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Mayor opens Swords Castle keith bellew
SWORDS Castle was officially opened to the public on Wednesday, July 1 by the Mayor of Fingal, David O’Connor (Ind), who cut the ribbon at the ceremony. Fingal County Council’s conservation of the castle has reached a stage where sufficient buildings have been restored and regular daily tours are now being provided by Fingal Tourism.
It is intended that the 12th century landmark will once again become the centre of Swords and a number of activities, including a photographic exhibition and archaeological digs, are planned at the castle this summer. Cllr Anne Devitt (Ind) was “over the moon” that the castle has reopened, saying it defined Swords. She said: “To my mind, it’s a sign that it’s the beginning of a new time for Swords.” Full Story on Page 6
1,000 reasons to smile: Enjoying the mood at a special pop-up restaurant SAVANNAH Stafford from Donabate had a majestic time when she helped to mark the opening of The First 1000 Days pop-up restaurant at Airfield recently. Lots of expectant parents, new parents, babies and toddlers attended the shortlived eatery, with top chef and The First 1000 Days ambassador Neven Maguire serving up some nutritious three-course meals. The initiative was a way to help mark four key stages from pregnancy to toddlerhood, with a focus on the right nutrition for babies, infants and toddlers paving the way for a lifetime of good health, and a reduced risk of obesity and heart disease.
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music: festival fun
Celebrating all things banjo The inaugural Ballyboughal Banjo Festival takes place this weekend with sessions starting on Friday 10, in O’Connor’s Pub. The sessions will continue throughout the weekend, encompassing traditional Irish, bluegrass, old time and Americana music. The main event of the festival is a concert in Ballyboughal Hall on Saturday 11, at 8.30pm. Per forming at the concert are well known b a n j o / f i d d l e p l ay e r John Carty, with his trio which includes his daughter Maggie and Sligo guitarist Shane McGowan, fresh from an American tour.
clonshaugh Surveys to examine bay
The second act will be Ballyboughal native Garry O’Meara on the banjo, accompanied by Dublin guitarist Conal Early and Mayo man Niall Hughes on bass. Each group will perform a 45-60 minute set which will be followed by a late session in O’Connor’s, led by we l l k n ow n Mo n a ghan banjo player Sean McElwain The festival won’t just be limited to music as an exhibition celebrating the history of the Irish Volunteers, 19141921, will be on display which will coincide with the annual 1798 commemoration in the village. A map showing the proposed marine outflow pipe route for waste water discharge
Local concerns over waste water impact
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LOCAL representatives have said it is vitally important that the outfall from the proposed wastewater treatment plant in Clonshaugh does not negatively affect the water quality in Baldoyle Bay and Portmarnock. This comes as the Department of the Environment granted a foreshore licence to Greater Dublin Drainage to undertake marine surveys in the Irish Sea off the coast of Baldoyle between Portmarnock and north of Ireland’s Eye. The surveys will be carried out in order to determine the condition of the sea bed, what marine life exists and to establish tide and current patterns. These surveys will inform the part of the project, which will see the wastewater treatment plant on a 23-hectare site at Clonshagh and an out-
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fall pipe discharging 6km out to sea from Baldoyle. Deputy Terence Flanagan (RI), welcomed the granting of the licence, saying it is important that investigative surveys be carried out off the coast of Baldoyle. He said: “It is vitally important that the outfall from the proposed wastewater treatment plant in Clonshaugh does not negatively impact the water off the coast of Dublin Bay North. “These surveys will enable Greater Dublin Drainage to develop a plan that does not have an adverse effect on the marine environment and
our beautiful beaches.” These surveys are necessary to inform the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and proposed construction methodology for the outfall pipe which will stretch out from the proposed plant several kilometres into the sea for the proposed waste water discharge. A full decision on whether or not this proposed waste water treatment plant and discharge will proceed will be made by An Bord Pleanala in 2016. Construction is estimated to take approximately three years and, if permission is granted, will begin at the earliest in 2019. A public consultation process was carried out in 2013, during which more than 33,000 people lodged objections to the facility, which prompted the need for these sur-
veys. Cllr Brian McDonagh (Lab) said that he is in favour of the plant but has certain concerns about the proposal in its current form. He said that he has been swimming at Portmarnock beach since he was a child and would not support any development which would adversely affect the water quality there. “My biggest fear is that we do nothing about the requirement to treat waste water. We’ve got massive expansion coming to Fingal, a large amount of the housing crisis is going to be solved by additional development in the Fingal area. “We’ve got to make sure we put in the infrastructure required to develop this,” he said. He went on to say that he believed the outfall pipe should stretch fur-
ther than 6km out to sea, but his biggest fear was that no treatment plant would be installed and untreated sewage would be pumped into the sea. A spokesperson from Irish Water said the utility had no further comment to make in relation to the project at this time. A series of public meetings on the Greater Dublin Drainage will be held in Fingal this month to inform residents of areas affected by the project. On Wednesday, July 15, Greater Dublin Drainage will be in Howth Yacht Club for a meeting from 10am to 2pm. This will be followed by another meeting at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, from 4pm to 8pm. The third information event takes place in Baldoyle Library on Thursday, July 16, from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
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culture
swords: council warns of impact of ongoing campaign at rathingle
President to open garden
Vandals targeting local playground keith bellew
R AT H I N GL E P l ay ground in Swords has been the target of an ongoing campaign of vandalism which is sapping Fingal County Council’s limited resources, a local councillor has said. Cllr Justin Sinnott (Ind) said that only three pieces of play equipment remained in a usable state due to constant and ongoing vandalism. He said: “Residents and councillors alike have all raised the issue of the safety surface at the playground being constantly damaged. The council have carried out repairs each time, but this is a serious draw on
limited resources.” The goalposts at the adjoining playing pitches were recently vandalised as well, but repair works are planned to take place very soon. “It is essential that the issue of the ongoing vandalism is tackled before new works being planned for the playground are carried out. “The council are working with us as councillors and local residents to tackle this problem. Facilities like playgrounds are for the community and must be defended,” said Cllr Sinnott. The council is currently working through the procurement process for the full repair
and refurbishment of the play equipment and playground. However, the procurement process will be quite lengthy. Cllr Anne Devitt (Ind) said that it is a small group of youths from Rathingle that are perpetrating this vandalism and parents must impress upon their children that these facilities are provided by the council for the youth of the community. She said: “The council puts these playgrounds in for the children of the community. We have to take ownership of our own community facilities, and we have to take responsibility for picking up the phone and ringing the guards.”
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Carving out a future: Project shows children how to implement ideas artist Mervin Ennis carving out a tree stump near the coach car
park of Malahide Castle recently as part of the, Idea to Implementation project. It was supported by Fingal County Council, Malahide Chamber of Commerce and The Grand Hotel and focused on teaching children of St Oliver Plunkett’s School how to imagine and grow creative ideas. Following a very exciting exhibition of the children’s projects in Malahide Library, Supreme Stumps by three students was selected by the adjudicators as a project that could be developed and implemented by the students with assistance from mentors.
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins will visit the Seamus Ennis Arts Centre in The Naul on Saturday, July 11 at 2pm to officially open its new outdoor performance area. The new area – Gairdin an Phiobaire (The Piper’s Garden) – is an homage to the late piper and archivist Seamus Ennis and will help the centre in its mission to promote and develop the arts. The garden was designed to offer new opportunities for musicians and artists to perform. The event will also feature a performance from Liam O Maonlai and his all-star band, Re. For further information, see www.seac.ie.
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incident Yacht takes in water after striking rocks
RNLI rescues four in Skerries keith bellew
Skerries RNLI brought four people to safety on Sunday, June 28 when their racing yacht began to take on water after striking rocks near Colt islands off Skerries. Skerries RNLI volunteers launched theirAtlantic 85 inshore lifeboat
Louis Simson, shortly after 4pm, after they were informed of the incident. The lifeboat with volunteer skipper Philip Ferguson at the helm and crewed by volunteers Eoin Grimes, Simon Shiels and Emma Wilson, made its way directly to the area reported. After a quick search of the area the ves-
sel was located. Having freed themselves from the rocks, they were making their way towards Skerries harbour. Water was leaking into the yacht through damage to the hull. The lifeboat was positioned alongside and a crew member boarded, bringing the salvage pump carried aboard the lifeboat.
The yacht was then taken under tow and brought to the safety of Skerries harbour. Once in the safety of the harbour, several more volunteer crew joined the others and assisted in getting the yacht on to a trailer and taken out of the water. Speaking after the call out Gerry Canning,
Volunteer Lifeboat press officer for Skerries RNLI, said: ’The RNLI spends a lot of time and effort making sure that our volunteers have exactly the equipment they need to cater for any kind of emergency. In emergencies such as this, the salvage pump can be invaluable.”
don’sdublin A gem of a library in Dr Steevens that’s definitely worth a visit They say that “good things come in small parcels” and a visit to the Edward Worth Library, based in Dr Steevens’ Hospital near Heuston Station, certainly proves the point. It is one of the city’s lesser-known gems and, after nearly 300 years, is unchanged and offering a unique step back in time. Worth (1678-1733) was born in Dublin, the second son of John Worth, Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral. He was educated as a physician in Oxford and Leiden University in the Netherlands. The collection of books reflects his training, in that as much as a third comprises works on medicine and science, with the remainder dealing with philosophy, literature, history and the classics. And although he has left us a priceless gift, it is surprising that we know almost nothing about his own life, personal or professional, as he left no correspondence. The closest we get are the notes he made on bookauction lists. Dean John bequeathed a small number of books to Edward, who was only 10 years old, when he died in 1688. However, the majority of the collection was assembled by Edward himself, buying “libraries” from auctions in Dublin, London and Amsterdam. He was very selective in what he bought and the collection reflects this. There are almost 4,400 volumes on show, with the earliest dating from 1475 – a mere 30-odd years since Guttenberg’s breakthrough. Worth worked in Dr Steevens’ Hospital and left his collection, and funds for shelving and bookcases, to the new hospital. An east-facing room was chosen to minimise the sun’s effect, and the library was the first to protect books through glass-fronted doors. Today, many conferences are seminars are held in the library that reference books in the collection. There will be an open day on Friday, July 24 (details at www.edwardworthlibrary.ie) which will be of interest to those with a love of books and “all things Dublin”. Should you go along? Of course, because it’s Worth it!
Don Cameron
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The Edward Worth Library has books dating as far back as 1475
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piano bar Babylon opens on Main St Empire Bar and Grill in Swords is expanding this month with the opening of Babylon, a new piano bar and garden at its Main Street premises. The opening of Babylon will see the recruitment of an additional 30 staff. Babylon will be officially opened on July 9 with live music performances from Eurovision winner Paul Harrington on Babylon’s house piano followed by alternative rock band Jerry Fish. Live entertainment will be a regular feature at Babylon with weekly performances from Thursday to Sunday with late bar and dancing until 2.30am. For more information, visit www.empirebars.ie
heritage Landmark restored to key role in town
Swords Castle is officially opened to all keith bellew
SWORDS Castle was officially opened to the public on Wednesday, July 1 by Mayor of Fingal David O’Connor (Ind), who cut the ribbon at the ceremony. Regular daily tours of the castle are now being provided by Fingal Tourism, as Fingal County Council’s conservation of the castle has reached a phase when sufficient buildings are restored and ready to be opened to the public.
A summer of activity is planned for the landmark when the 12th century castle will once again become the centre of Swords. The Swords Festival takes place there July 17–19, and among its attractions will be the Swords Archaeofest on Saturday, July 18. Younger visitors will get the chance to be archaeologists for the day, make their own s h i e l d s , w a t c h h ow medieval pottery and bronze antiquities were
made and get to handle artefacts with the staff of the National Museum of Ireland. Later in August, a photographic exhibition entitled Swords Castle – My Castle will run from August 22. T his exhibition will feature a photographic record of Swords Castle through the years. In addition, Swords Castle Digging History, a public archaeological dig, will take place from August 22 to September 11. Cllr O’Connor said: “It is my pleasure to give the castle back to the public by opening the gates and inviting in all who are fascinated by our past, and all who wish to visit this monument that we have carefully preserved and restored for their enjoyment.”
Potential Paul Reid, chief executive of Fingal County Council, said the opening of Swords Castle is a huge development for Swords not only in terms of a local amenity for the people of the town, but also the opportunity to develop the tourism potential that the site offers. Cllr Anne Devitt (Ind) said that she is “over the moon” that the castle has been opened and described it as “a little gem sitting in the centre of Swords”. She added: “It’s part of our heritage, part of what Swords is, and we will love it the same way as Limerick loves St John’s Castle, and Trim love their castle. “It defines Swords,
Officially reopened on July 1, Swords Castle will be at the centre of a wide range of community events this summer
I think. This is just the start of it, we’ve seen the plans to put in the cultural quarter, to put in complimentary commercial units in North Street. “To my mind, it’s a sign that it’s the begin-
ning of a new time for Swords,” she said. Swords Castle, the junction at Main Street and the surrounding town’s park will become the cultural quarter of the town, and the castle will now be open daily
from 10am to 6pm. Tours will be provided courtesy of Fingal Tourism, which can be contacted by email at info@fingaltourism. ie, or by telephoning 01 840 0891 or 01 890 5144.
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Karla Bianchi-Monaghan and Ava Breen. Pictures: Stephen Fleming
Some charitable spirits to really bowl you over
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EVERAL cricket teams stumped up some great displays of sportsmanship recently as they competed in a charity blitz in aid of the LauraLynn Foundation. With the goal of helping support Ireland’s first children’s hospice, the
cricketers, and supporters, lined up for a fast-moving series of games, with the cricketers’ skills in a number of other sports – with team members drawn from Malahide Lawn Tennis Club, Malahide Rugby Club, Malahide Yacht Club, Malahide Golf Club and,
of course, Malahide Cricket Club – put to the test. Some light rain couldn’t dampen the players’ and onlookers’ enthusiasm for the cause, with the event raising €730 to help support the charity’s work with some of Ireland’s sickest children.
Ronny Maiti and Brian Honan
Lillie Owens, Katie Brophy, Isabella Mc Cormac, Dara McMahon, Sarah Condron Stephen Nolan
and Sarah Brophy
Barry O’Brien in action
Paddy Walsh and Barry O’Brien
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safety Risk of sudden summer fires highlighted
Public warned to be vigilant around gorse keith bellew
DUBLIN Fire Brigade has advised the public to be extra vigilant and exercise caution during summer’s dry weather periods, following a series of large gorse fires in the Howth hills. Undergrowth is left very dry by winter frosts and when warmer weather comes around, fires can start easily and spread quickly, and cause widespread damage. A raging gorse fire broke out at Martello
Tower, Howth, last month, at which an Air Corps helicopter was called in to drop water on the fire. Several days later, three fire crews were required to tackle a fire near Balscadden, reported to have been near the Hollywood Lakes golf club. D e p u t y To m m y Broughan (Ind) paid tribute to An Garda Siochana and the firefighters of Kilbarrack, North Strand and other northside depots for their vigilant response to these fires.
A spokesperson for the fire brigade service said gorse fires can have catastrophic impacts on rural habitats and communities and put additional pressure onto the fire service. Chief fire officer Pat Fleming said: “Everybody has a part to play in protecting our landscape. If you are out enjoying the weather, stay safe and be extra vigilant of your surroundings, especially in open areas.” He went on to issue a series of tips to help reduce the risks of fire,
Gorse fires blazing at Howth created a dramatic sight. The public are urged to exercise caution around such undergrowth in dry weather. Picture: James Martin
including do not light fires in open areas or in or near woodland; report any illegal and suspicious activity to the Garda; dispose of all litter carefully – take extra caution disposing of cigarettes and glass; only use designated barbecue points, where available, and ensure that all barbecues are controlled in open areas.
He also issued a number of guidelines for barbecue use, including to never use a barbecue indoors or on balconies; make sure your barbecue is placed on level ground where it will not tip over; never leave the barbecue unattended; follow the safety instructions provided with disposable barbecues, and only use
approved barbecue fuel or fire lighters – never use petrol or paraffin. People are advised not to approach fires or attempt to extinguish fires themselves. Fleming said: “If you see a fire, report it immediately to the emergency services – dial 999 or 112, and retire to a safe distance.”
family fun Outdoor movies in Donabate Outdoor Movie nights complete with a full bar, barbecue and ice cream are coming to Donabate this summer courtesy of The Waterside House Hotel. The series of Outdoor Movie Nights will be held on the sea view terrace overlooking Donabate Beach and Lambay. The inaugural screening takes place on Thursday July 9 with The Little Mermaid for the kids at 5pm and Grease for the adults at 9pm. A full programme of classics is scheduled for the summer months including Finding Nemo and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for the kids and Dirty Dancing and Mamma Mia for the adults. Ticket bookings can be made directly with the hotel on 01 843 6153.
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Mathijs Rotteveel, Ingrid van der Vorst, Maggie Timoney and Glenn Patrick
Andrew Montgomery with Rebecca and Graham Tucker
Kelvin Frain, Neasa Sheahan, Frances Fahy, Daniel Gerard Finnegan and Pepper Goggin. Pictures: Naoise Culhane
Time to party like it’s 1878 at 3Arena
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celebration of the renaming of the Private Members’ Club at 3Arena, the 1878 (formerly Audi Club), took place during the sold-out Fleetwood Mac concert held at the venue last week. The new name, the 1878, refers to the year the original building housing 3Arena was built, previously used as a rail terminus for the Mid-
land and Great Western Railway Company. With a nod to the building’s past as a point of departure and a reference to the journey through history it has made, the 1878 continues to provide the backdrop to journeys – now the musical and inspirational journeys created by the world-class acts, performers and musicians welcomed to 3Arena.
Anne and Rory Larkin
Elaine Sheehan, Marie McGrane and Grainne Barry
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dublinlife Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week
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what’son Sport Mor for little ones at draiocht: A lit-
GAA presenter Rachel Wyse talks the Gazette to tell us about a typical day for her on a match day
day in the life: presenter Rachel Wyse is all about the broadcast
Up for the big match
Aisling Kennedy
Working as the current Sky Sports GAA presenter, Rachel Wyse is a busy woman. She took time out this week to talk the Gazette to tell us about a typical day for her on a match day. “On programme day which is every Saturday, I fly from London the night before and stay in a hotel somewhere around Ireland. So usually every Saturday morning at about 7am I wake up in a hotel and myself and the Sky Sports team will go down for breakfast. I work with such a lovely team so it’s always a great day.” After breakfast at around 8.30/9am, Rachel then tries to take some time for herself and visit some local scenery depending on what county she is
visiting. “I try as much as possible wherever I am around the country to go and see something because I usually get an hour or two of down time. Last Saturday I went to Lough Erne to chill out and I went for a nice little walk. “We spend so much time travelling that I never get to see places as much so this year I said if I have a little bit of down time I’ll go off and see the sights. I’m good friends with my director so we’ll usually hop in the car and head off somewhere to see something nice.” Rachel then heads for the GAA grounds for 1pm where she meets the panel of experts that will analyse the game with her. “For the outside broadcast each week
we have a fleet of massive trucks that hold the viewing gallery for the director and producer. “We’ll all sit down in the trucks and have a meeting where we go through everything that’s coming up in the show and then we’ll go into the travelling studio and do rehearsals. There’s five of us in the studio in total.” Once the meeting is over, Rachel then heads into hair and make-up which takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes. “We then do one final run through and then at about 4pm we do a live cross to Sky Sports News with our two guests and we preview what’s coming up on the show. We then have a little bit of down time to go over our own notes for the show and then at about 6.30pm we go right through to 9pm when we
come off air.” Rachel is finished her work day at 9pm and then does a de-brief of the show with her team. “The producer always has a chat with me after the programme airs and then it’s straight back in the car and back to Dublin Airport.” Rachel stays overnight in the hotel at Dublin airport and then flies back to London the next morning. She is currently back in Dublin to launch the Make My Magnum popup store in Arnotts which gives people the chance to make their own bespoke Magnum ice-creams with a range of toppings. The Make My Magnum pop-up store is open in Arnotts from now until the 23 August 2015.
tle event celebrating early arts for infants and toddlers takes place in Draiocht, Blanchardstown on Wednesday, July 15. The event called Beag, has a focus on the arts for the very young. Draiocht will be transformed into a big space for adventure through story, visual arts, music and dance for the very small. With a combination of book-in and free drop-in events, children are invited to explore the little spaces that big people don’t usually see. Little characters will lurk under the chairs – footprints will amble across floors and elsewhere in the small nooks that only children notice. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child. Participants are advised to dress for mess. All events bookable through Draiocht’s Box Office, phone 01-8852622. For more information on the series of workshops visit www.draiocht.ie
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diary dublinlife More than five million people see Emma’s story of domestic abuse
exclusive: the gazette talks to the assaulted finglas woman at the heart of a social media storm
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THE young Dublin woman at the centre of a social media storm this week says she doesn’t regret posting an emotional video to Facebook and is proud that she has already helped hundreds of women affected by domestic abuse. Emma Murphy, from Finglas, posted a gutwrenching video to Facebook, her face left black and blue after an assault by the man she loved and who is the father of her two children. Through tears, she spoke articulately of the attack, but also her pain at the loss of a partner she loved and who she still loves. As her young children played happily in the other room, she told me of her sorrow, that the person she has spent her adult life with could raise his hand to her. “Physically, I feel really, really drained. I have lost a lot of weight over the last few days, and I’m very emotional that it has come to this. “I still love him with all my heart, and it kills me to
think we’re just not going to be together again.” As she bit back the tears, she said: “He doesn’t deserve to be with me – I know that with all my heart, but it’s sad that it got to this, and it’s sad that our relationship was in so much turmoil. “We’ve two gorgeous kids and we’re just going to be miles apart now. We’re not going to be even on talking terms. He has not tried to contact me, and that breaks my heart. “When somebody hits somebody else, you show remorse and sorrow. There was no remorse, and that’s really hard for me to take because I thought I meant more [to him].”
Psychological abuse She said this wasn’t the first time she had been physically abused by her partner, but she also wanted people to know that it wasn’t an everyday occurrence. But the psychological abuse was more of a regular occurrence, she said. “It was the mental abuse, telling me I’m psycho and paranoid and I’m
always moaning. Saying nasty things and name calling. That killed me. “Calling me awful names, in front of his family and his kids, and it was getting disgusting. Between the two of us, it was tough because I was led to believe I was a psycho.” Speaking of the reason for posting the video, which has now been viewed more than five million times, she said: “It’s wrong what happened and I have to stand by what I believe in. “I have a young girl, and if somebody was to treat her the way he treated me, how would he feel? “My dad’s heart was broken when he saw me; that’s the way a dad should be. “I just want to protect [my kids] and to show them this is not acceptable from anyone. It’s not acceptable to touch [assault] a woman.” Of the video going viral, she said: “I never in a million years thought this would happen, but in saying that, I am proud of what’s happening because I am inundated with emails, calls, peo-
ple telling me they are so inspired that I have helped them, saying that they are in the same situation and can I talk to them. That’s amazing. “The whole world is talking about it, where it would have been brushed under the carpet otherwise. It’s [domestic violence] something that needs to be raised more, and so many people are suffering this in silence.
Hectic “It’s [the attention] been a bit too much though, and been so hectic that I haven’t been able to be attentive to the kids, and I don’t like that so I’m probably going to turn my phone off for the next few days and go away because I didn’t expect this reaction. “It’s getting to me, it’s getting me down. I haven’t slept,” she said. “It has torn us apart, but I believed what I was doing and I had to go with it. I kept quiet about the other times so I don’t believe I should have kept quiet again. “I knew when I posted [the video] – that was it. It was final, and that was a
killer. It really hurt me. “It was scary, but something in my heart told me it is right. I have to stand up and be a good role model for my kids. “If I was accepting the cheating and a box [assault] it would make me even weaker than I was. I am weak, but I feel like I’m getting a little bit of strength back,” said Murphy. According to research carried out by Women’s Aid, instances of domestic violence are on the increase. In 2014, the national domestic violence agency noted 16,464 disclosures of domestic violence against women, and 5,786 disclosures of child abuse. Speaking to The Gazette, Linda Smith, the manager of Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline, said it’s quite difficult for women to talk about the issue because there is a lot of shame attached to the experience they’ve had. She said: “If they’ve been in the relationship a long time, they will be told on numerous occasions that it’s their fault and if they hadn’t done this or
Finglas woman Emma Murphy after her assault, and before it (above, left)
said that it wouldn’t have happened to them.” She went on to say that when women speak out about their experience of domestic abuse, it can give other women the courage
to do the same. She urged any woman who finds themselves in an abusive relationship to contact the Women’s Aid National helpline at 1800 341 900.
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Sports help to kick the stress into touch IAN BEGLEY
HE shot to fame as the co -presenter for the Newstalk breakfast show, and now Irish businessman and former politician Ivan Yates will front TV3’s new weekend version of Ireland AM, along with Simon Delaney. So with a hectic lifestyle like this what does he do to get away from it all? The Gazette caught up with Yates recently. He said it’s the simple things in life that offer him a means to escape. “When I go to Wexford I like to go on very long walks along the beach to relax which I find very peaceful and a good way to clear the head.
“But what I really like to do to escape from it all is to indulge myself in sports. “I’m a massive sports nut and on the weekends I watch practically anything that’s sports related – cricket, rugby, soccer, GAA etc. Racing is also a huge passion of mine and I often find myself so engrossed in it that I tune out pretty much everything around me. “I love to watch sports with a few cans of beer, cider or with a bottle of wine. I flake out on the sofa and usually have a few quid on the side for a bet and get stuck in.” Asked if he likes to unwind to anything else besides sports, Yates said
that he enjoys spending time with his family, but admits he has a firm line when it comes his now grown up children. “My youngest son is about 20 and I recently got rid of him. Seagulls have a policy where they put their nest on the edge of a cliff and one day when the chick is hatched and reared they just push it off the cliff. “They can either fly away or drow n and that’s my policy with my kids.” Ivan Yates, Simon Delaney and Anna Daly will be the weekend faces of Ireland AM later this summer as TV3 gets set to expand its popular morning show into a seven-day operation.
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do your homework: commission publishes advice
Top tips for hiring a top tradesman keith bellew
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published a series of tips for hiring a tradesman to do repairs or renovate your home. The commission says that planning is the first hurdle to overcome, and
having a realistic budget and clear idea of what you want before you contact a tradesman is the best way to achieve this. Once you are ready to hire – check the company is registered with the Companies Registration Office or that the individual is a member of a trade association,
ask friends/family for recommendations, check online reviews and ask for references – including the chance to visit other builds carried out by the tradesman. Before starting work, check if they have a valid certificate for public liability insurance and if they are covered for damage to
your property. The commission also advises getting a quote rather than an estimate, as an estimate has no legal standing, and the price can rise during the job. A written quote is binding – as long as you don’t make changes to the job’s requirements. “Most professionals will give you a ‘no obligation’ quote before you hire them, however some may charge so make sure you ask first,” says the commission. You are always advised to use a contract when hiring a tradesman or builder as it protects you. For a large project, such as an extension, consider getting the contract checked by a solicitor. It could be a small price to pay to ensure that you are protected if things go wrong. In the contract, include issues like clearing up after the job and the length of time the work is guaranteed for. Both you and the tradesman should sign a copy before work commences. Paying a deposit indicates that you intend to buy the service and are entering a contract. You and the tradesman should agree the deposit amount, the date the balance is due and the timeline for the job. If you can, try to pay a large deposit using a debit or credit card, as this gives you greater protection if the supplier goes out of business. When you hire a tradesman you are buying their services, and your rights as a consumer are the same as those when buying any other services. If you are not entirely
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published tips for hiring a tradesman to do repairs or renovate your home. Picture: Alan Cleaver
happy with the work carried out or feel that the tradesman did not provide a proper service with care and diligence; used faulty materials or
didn’t complete the job as agreed, you are entitled to have the problem sorted out. This applies whether your agreement with them is verbal or written, but
having your agreement in writing will put you in a stronger position. For further tips on hiring a tradesman, visit www.consumerhelp.ie.
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FEATUREs society: third age appeal to remember that many people around us are alone and isolated
Look out for our older citizens’ wellbeing ian begley
A MASS appeal to support and look after the wellbeing of older people this summer and beyond has been launched by Third Age – a voluntary organisation that supports the rights of elderly people. Loneliness and despair is unfortunately rife among the hundreds of elderly people living alone in Ireland. An example of the calls that Senior Help Line, Ireland’s national confidential listening service for older people, received in June alone includes: “I have only my radio for company. I can’t get out,
my neighbour collects my pension. It is so lonely day after day,” (Sheila, aged 77). “My husband is in a nursing home and my son never visits him. I feel sad and alone,” (Bella, aged 69). “I never married and live with my 94-year-old father. Life is tough and I’m finding it very hard to look after him on my own,” (James, aged 66). “I fell recently, which makes me very anxious. I’m worried I will fall again. My carer comes in only once a day for half an hour,” (Joe, aged 82). According to Third Age, calls to the Senior Help Line from older
people consistently point to the need for more home supports, which underpins the Government’s commitment to keep older people living at home as long as possible. Aine Brady, chief executive of Third Age, said: “This is summertime when the sun is shining. We have people going on holidays, day trips, outings, attending festivals. For many, it is a lovely, happy time of year. “But there is another side to it. In Ireland today, it is not always realised the deeply lonely lives that some older people lead. “Many of our callers
Third Age – a voluntary organisation that supports the rights of elderly people has launched an appeal to support the wellbeing of older people this summer
are single or widowed, or bereaved. They live alone, often in very isolated areas. Others live in towns or cities, but have few or no friends. Many
have lost contact with families. “People who are widowed or single can find retirement very difficult, because in one fell swoop
they can lose work-related friends, a purpose, meaning and routine to their day. “I would also speak directly to any older per-
son who feels alone this summer: you are not alone. “There are many more like you who, through no fault of your own, can find yourself in need of someone to talk to, someone to share your day with. “Senior Help Line is there. We are open every day of the year, from 10am till 10pm. Don’t be alone. Phone us, we are here to listen, to lessen the loneliness,” said Brady. To talk to someone from the Senior Help Line, call 1850 440 444. All calls are confidential, with phones managed by older volunteers who are trained to listen and support.
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summer camps
Plenty to banish holiday boredom ALTHOUGH they look forward to them from the ver y first day of school in September, children are very susceptible to boredom during the summer holi-
days. To save your children and yourself from the summertime blues, why not enrol them in one of the great summer camps in Dublin?
Coolmine camps Coolmine Sports Camp has been running camps for the children of Dublin 15 and surrounding areas for nearly 40 years. Each day’s programme
is packed with at least six different activities and instruction is given in all activities by qualified staff, including in areas such as gymnastics and swimming.
The camps take place throughout July and August, with a junior camp for children aged four to seven from 10am to 1pm daily, and a senior camp for children aged eight to 14 from 10am to 4pm daily. For more information, see www. coolminesports.ie.
FAI soccer schools For those who love the beautiful game, the Football Association of Ireland hosts Sportsworld summer soccer schools at clubs throughout the country including at a host of Fingal clubs, such as Swords Celtic, Balbriggan FC, Lusk United AFC, Rush Athletic, Malahide United AFC and Portmarnock AFC. T hese camps take place throughout July and August and aim to provide children of all abilities between the ages of six and 14 with the opportunity to enjoy five days of fun and football. For further information, see www.summersoccerschools.ie. Lucan camps Lucan Leisure Centres summer camps are currently encouraging children from ages of five to 10 to sign up to one of their camps that run from July to August. The camps run for a period of five weeks from July 6 to August 14. Prices for the camps are €59 per child or €65 for two siblings, and €47/€52 for children attending the camp during the bank holiday week. Lucan Leisure Centre is also holding a summer mini-camp for younger children aged three to four. These camps also run for five weeks in July and August, with the dates and activities the same as the full summer camps. For further information, contact Lucan Leisure
Why not enrol your children in one of the great summer camps offered in Dublin and banish those summertime blues
Centre at 01 624 1930, email info@lucanleisurecentre.com, or see www. lucanleisure.com.
Clondalkin splash Clondalkin’s renowned summer splash camps are currently booking for children aged six to 12 to sign up for their vast array of summer activities at the Clondalkin Leisure Centre. The camps will start for a period of five weeks, with each one lasting for four to five days from 9.30am to 2pm. The camps run every week from July 6 to August 14. Prices for the camps are €59, or €65 for siblings, and €47/€52 for children attending the camp during the bank holiday week. Camp activities for this year include tag rugby, football, basketball, badminton, GAA, bench ball, aerobics, volley ball, archery, rock climbing and much more. Camp attendees also go swimming every day. Bookings are now being taken at the reception
of the Clondalkin Leisure Centre. To confirm places, call 01 451 4858, email info@clondalkinleisure.com or for further information see www. clondalkinleisure.com.
Photography skills If you have any budding photographers in your house, then the Photography Academy Camp run by Artzone Studios in Rathfarnham will be of interest. This camp is suitable for beginners, improvers, and advanced photographers. Instruction will be ageappropriate, covering framing, lighting, focus, development, editing, retouching and more. Students will develop a lifelong love of photography in a fun environment with other students who share their passion and enthusiasm for photography. The camp is open for children age 10+ and the camp begins on July 13 and finishes on July 17. For further information, see www.artzone.ie.
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Pets
Polly needs some proper puppy love
The High Kings are busy bringing their brand of pop-folk to fans everywhere, with one of their songs currently going down a storm on the airwaves in Germany
Bulmers Live: High Kings get on track for the stage in Leopardstown
Ready for a right regal recital Keith Bellew
The High Kings, the Irish band which describes itself as “pop-folk”, returns to Dublin this month taking to the stage at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown on July 16. This week the Gazette spoke to High King Darren Holden who said that he and his regal bandmates are excited to be back in Dublin. Having formed in 2008, the group has enjoyed great success both at home and abroad, and say the last 12 months have been the most successful yet. One of the songs from their last album, Oh Maggie, is currently on the
top 10 airplay list in Germany. “It’s being played off the air at the moment in Germany. We just came back from a German tour and it’s on the top 10 airplay list over there at the moment,” said Holden. He described the bands live show as a rollercoaster of all things Irish which is very emotional in places. “We do try and do some new High Kings original songs that we had on our last album, like Oh Maggie, as well as [covers of] Rocky Road to Dublin, and the Auld Triangle and Whiskey in the Jar. It’s kind of a mish-mash of old and new and everything in between, so people just need to come
along and bring their singing voices with them and we’re happy.” The band is very excited about performing a new version of a particular song with an interesting back story. The song in question is Hand Me Down My Bible which was written by legendary singer songwriter Phil Coulter in 1970. “It’s sort of a long lost song of his. The Dubliners did a version of it but it kind of got away, it wasn’t a massive hit. I found a 45” record of this in my mam and dad’s house in Kilkenny last November, so I brought it back to Dublin with me and played it for the lads and said, ‘I think we can do
something with this’,” he said. He went on to say that the only problem was that the song was a bit too short, so he contacted Phil Coulter to see if he would be interested in writing another verse. “He went off and wrote a new verse and we are the first band now to actually release that song in its current form which is really good. It’s a catchy song and Phil is actually very excited about it and has been telling everybody at his own concerts about it, so that’s a good sign,” he said. For a chance to win tickets to High Kings check out Gazette’s Facebook page.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Polly, a three-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreed. Polly has been at Dogs Trust for a while now and will require lots of TLC (time/love and commitment) from her new owners. She is a big puppy and really has no idea of her own strength, so she is seeking a home with older children. Polly has a lot of tricks and loves to learn, she is super bright and knows all the basics including “paw” and “roll over”. If you think you could offer Polly a loving home where you will have a real interest in continuing her training, 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.
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Lancome Volume a Porter mascara €27.50
SUMMER ESSENTIALS MIMI MURRAY
THE sun has arrived and every girl needs a few beauty essentials to stay cool in the heat. I have just returned from a beach holiday and I know how important it is to pack a
few vital items, in travel sizes if possible. Factor 50 is an essential for my face, while a cute bikini is all you need for a day on the beach. After a hard day of lounging by the pool, understated make-up
is all that’s needed for night-time. A slick of mascara, a chubby eyeshadow pencil and a sweep of bronzer and you’re good to go. Add some essential bangles and you’re ready to hit the clubs!
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italy: say ‘buongiorno’ to the eternal city
Go Roman around with some tempting offers ian begley
there are lots of great hotel deals on offer for visitors
from 1887; the other, on via Carlo Alberto, was built a few years later. Renovation work was carefully planned to restore the buildings’ facades and the romantic interiors to their original splendour. With its 74 rooms, the Mecenate Palace Hotel combines efficient service with a cordial, personalised welcome. For those travelling on a budget, you can stay at the four-star Villa Torlonia Hotel for as little as €46pp each night. Housed in a historic building, and set in its own spacious garden, Hotel Villa Torlonia is a five-minute walk from Policlinico Metro Station with the Coliseum and Roman Fora just
four Metro stops from the hotel. The four-star Venetia Palace Hotel Rome is also offering cheap deals from just €89pp. Featuring a rooftop whirlpool jacuzzi and modern, comfortable rooms, Venetia Palace Hotel is 250m from Roma Termini Train Station. The Piazza Repubblica and the Opera House are also just a 10-minute walk from the Venetia Palace, with the Coliseum just two Metro stops away. To book any of these hotels, or for further information about planning your perfect Roman holiday, see www.ebookers.ie, www.lowcostholidays.ie or www.clickandgo.ie.
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ROME is without a doubt one of the most impressive big cities on the planet, and every year millions of people from around the world decide to book a family holiday or short city break there. Rome has lots of ways to entertain holidaymakers, from the superb thrill of feeling centuries of tumultuous history all around you, or getting in touch with your inner gladiator at the Coliseum, being part of an audience with the Pope in the Vatican, or tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain. With ClickandGo.ie, you can travel to Rome for three nights from €299pp at the three- star
Pavia Hotel. A historic palazzo surrounded by a lovely garden in the heart of the city, this hotel provides quiet and well-kept rooms. The establishment is located on the quiet Via Gaeta, just a five-minute walk from Termini station, from where airport shuttle service, bus and subway stops provide convenient links to all of Rome and its most beautiful and famous sites and monuments. With Ebookers.ie, you can stay at the four-star Mecenate Palace Hotel for €108pp per night. This hotel comprises two adjacent buildings: the one by Rinaldi overlooking Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore dates
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Grill Power
M&S Lamb ribs
Iceland BBQ burger
Iceland Swordfish
M&S Cumberland whorl, ribs, bacon
mimi murray
A RECENT poll by Iceland food retailer shows more than half of respondents (56%) think “BBQing” is a man’s job – so it’s about time women showed them who’s boss! And what better time to do it – the sun is shining (as I write, but I realise there could be snow by the time this is published) and we are all in that feel-good “let’s eat al fresco” mood. All of the biggest stores are now stocking some wonderful meats and veggies to fling on the barbie, so it is definitely the right moment to fire up the grill and get roasting. The Gazette has come up with a few ready-made meats to make the job that little bit easier, and we have a delicious recipe for kebabs, made with Caor Acla lamb, that will taste delicious cooked on hot coals. Caor Acla, Blackface Achill mountain lamb, is homegrown and guaranteed to satisfy your hungry guests.
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Tuck into this great lamb kebab recipe THIS week, we have a perfect summer treat Lamb kebabs using Caor Acla lamb with yoghurt and coriander sauce. For further information on CaorAcla, see www.caoracla.ie.
roughly and place in a blender with the lemon juice, the black pepper and the olive oil. Blend until you have a sloppy paste; pour the paste over the lamb cubes and mix them thoroughly together. You will do this
Ingredients
most effectively, if rather
500g leg of lamb
messily, by hand.
For the marinade
pletely with clingfilm and
cubes onto them. Shake
the moisture has evapo-
40g ginger, peeled
set aside in a cool place
off any excess marinade.
rated and it is starting
4 cloves of garlic
or even in the fridge for
• When the grill is very
to brown, and add the
2 whole chillies
as long as you can. There
hot, put the skewers
ground cumin, coriander
Juice of 1 lemon
is no point in doing so for
under it and let the lamb
and tomato puree.
1 tsp black pepper
less than two hours and,
cook quickly, turning
• Stir the onion, garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
in an ideal world, you
once. You don’t want to
and chilli back into the
For the yoghurt sauce
should leave it overnight.
let the meat dry out, so
meat. Add the tomatoes
• It’s a good idea to make
watch carefully.
to the meat and season
4 tbsp Greek style
the sauce in advance too.
• Serve the kebabs with
with salt and pepper stir
yoghurt
Simply put the yoghurt
rice or with couscous,
well.
1 clove of garlic
in a small bowl, crush
with the yoghurt mixture
• Add the beans to the
Salt
the garlic with a little
on the side for spooning
pan. Bring to the boil and
Small bunch of fresh
salt, and mix the two
over.
simmer for 20 minutes.
coriander
together.
• Chop the chilli. Heat the
• Add the chocolate and
• Then chop corian-
oil in a frying pan over
stir it through, simmer
Preparation
der, leaves and stalks
a medium heat and add
for five minutes. Taste for
• Trim the lamb of all fat
together, very finely and
the onion, the garlic and
seasoning and season.
and gristle and cut into
stir it in so that you end
the chilli. Cook them until
• When ready, chop the
bite-sized cubes. Place in
up with a creamy, green
soft. Remove the onion,
fresh coriander and
a shallow, flat-bottomed
mixture.
garlic and chilli to a plate.
sprinkle over before
dish.
• Heat the grill. When the
• Turn the heat up, add
serving.
• Peel the ginger and the
lamb is ready to cook,
the mince and break it
• Serve with rice or in
garlic and de-seed the
take four metal skew-
up with a wooden spoon.
wraps with salsa and
chillies. Chop all of them
ers and thread the lamb
Cook the meat until all
sour cream.
• Cover the dish com-
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MUSIC
LEFTFIELD: ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE
Surprise third album from masters of bass COLM MURRAY
ALBUM number three in a 25-plus year musical career is a little short on returns by any act’s standards, regardless of genre. Perhaps the lingering pressure of having a groundbreaking debut some 20 years earlier may still linger. But Leftfield have always been a step ahead of the pack. Since their dub fusion chugger, Not Forgotten hit dancefloors in 1990, they’ve helped shape the underground dance music movement and their influence on the mainstream over the next decade was unmistakeable. Their Hard Hands label churned out some of the most sought-after tunes during this period, which placed them in demand as remixers by everyone from Bowie to Stereo MC’s. Their early live shows from the Leftism tour in 1996 caused them to be banned from several venues in Europe due to “excessive noise levels” – a result of excessive bass. The intensity, though, still lies with the music and the sound-systems are still key to the Leftfield experience. Anyone looking for a follow up or a homage to their musical tour de force, Leftism, shall be waiting another few years at least. A mere 16 years had passed since the rather lacklustre Rhythm and Stealth, so when Neil Barnes streamed the first single out of the blue, Universal Everything, it came as a welcome surprise. It’s a slow burner of
a track, with a rumbling bass line powering through synth licks and industrial stabs. Now in full control of the operation (along with long-time collaborator Adam Wren), Barnes has produced a record that has its place in electronic music of today. As with previous outings, he has enlisted the services of an eclectic bunch of guest vocalists to bring to life the themes and ideas of the album, Wilder Mind (Infectious/BMG). Opener, Bad Radio boasts a monotone melody over layers of synths and metallic breaks and rhythms. The tune continually rises, yet the vocal restrains it from peaking too early. Universal Everything segues in and keeps the foot to the floor mid tempo, chugging nicely en route to peak time dancefloors the
world over with a steaming breakdown. P o l i c i a ’s C h a n ny Leaneagh provides the vocals on second single, Bilocation. It’s claustrophobia which provides a theme for the album. It’s Barnes’ previous battles with depression which was a factor in the length of time it took to deliver the third Leftfield album, even to the point where he could not face setting foot in the studio for months. H av i n g ove r c o m e this and channelled the energy into work, he has provided the listener with many overlapping soundscapes. Gone are the ragga toasters, Cheshire Cat and Earl Sixteen. The attitude here comes in the form of Jason Williamson, from Sleaford Mods. A younger John Cooper Clark springs to mind with his rasping rapping about “chicken in a bas-
ket and dandruff warriors” from the album’s most distinctive (and possible divisive) track. Dark Matters says it all, with its moody rising textures; an instrumental that displays both heart and soul followed by pure peak time techno with Channy Leaneagh resuming duties on the album’s peak point, Little Fish. Not that it’s all downhill from here – the soundscapes are further explored and the light continues to permeate throughout. Another helping of cutting acid techno in the form of Shaker Obsession, before we float out seamlessly by the aptly titled, Levitate for You. A l t e r n a t i ve L i g h t Source – Leftfield picking up from where they left off and no-one has picked up the baton from them to the next level – are still playing the music for the twenty-first century.
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CINEMA MOTORING
ReelReviews
MINIONS
Lovable, not despicable THE Minions – the stars of the Despicable Me films – are still trotting about in this fun family movie (Cert G, 91 mins). The familiar bumbling but sweet sidekicks to master villain Gru get their own origins story, telling of their race’s quest down through the ages to find a villain worthy of their service. That’s a tall order for these pint-sized goons, but Scarlet Overkill could be the boss they seek ...
In a fresh take on worldly cynicism versus youthful innocence, a bounty hunter (Fassbender) accompanies a lovestruck youth (Smit-McPhee) into the West ...
slow west: follow along with a dreamy, thoughtful and violent tale
Take an unsettling journey
ONCE upon a time, Jay Cavendish travelled from the cold shoulder of Scotland to the baking heart of America to find his love. So begins the story of Slow West, the first offering from newly fledged Scottish director Jon Maclean. A darkly comic feature starring young Aussie Kodi Smit-McPhee alongside Michael Fassbender, Slow West is a road trip through a soup of lawlessness, hope, and exploitation that makes up the burgeoning United States of America. Jay (Smit-McPhee) is a wide-eyed, lovedup 16-year-old Scottish laird who heads west in pursuit of his beloved Rose (Caren Pistorius), who was forced to flee
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the Caledonian highlands when her best-laid plans went awry. His blunderings lead him to cross paths with the world-weary bounty hunter Silas Selleck (Fassbender) , whose conflicting impulses of tenderness and profiteering lead him to chaperone the lost boy on his journey. It is a time-honoured odd-couple pairing, and filmed in the widescreen format that was popular in the 1950s, but don’t expect to find too many Wild West conventions.
From the moment the fairy tale narration guides us to a scene of Jay staring into the night sky and illuminating constellations with imaginary blasts from his pistol, it becomes clear that we are dealing with a singular vision of the American frontier. Filmed exclusively in New Zealand, Maclean’s world zings with vibrant colours – lime-green grasses and emerald forests sit under an endless azure sky, but stunning as it is, Maclean never lingers on the scenery. Instead, our focus is kept in close to the characters, who in contrast to the vibrant landscape comprise ornate and interwoven shades of grey. Jay is the quintessential dandy, left alone and
aloof in a world that he is no way prepared for. Smit-McPhee is excellent in this role, exuding all the kind of innocence and infatuation that comes with first love. While on paper the character appears tirelessly optimistic in his search for love, SmitMcPhee is able to find the depth beneath that, and tap into some of the feelings of desperation and detachment that are part and parcel of being a hopeless romantic. Silas, on the other hand, is far more utilitarian in his outlook – justifying the end by whatever means are necessary – and, as a bounty hunter, the end in question is usually a hefty payload. While Jay is ignorant
of it, Silas is very aware that Rose and her father (Game of Thrones’ Rory McCann) have a reward on their heads. Silas is a moral mobius strip, existing in a world where the line between right and wrong has not yet been drawn. Fassbender, who previously appeared in two of Maclean’s short films, clearly enjoys a good working relationship with the director, and is able to skilfully walk that undrawn line while embodying the same offkilter feel that Maclean has woven throughout the film. Once Silas’s associates (a gang headed by the brilliantly evil Ben Mendelsohn) learn of his situation, they become all too keen to lend a hand in the pro-
ceedings. Full of dark comedy, bloody violence, existentialist musings, and absurd music, there are touches of the Cohen brothers and Tom Stoppard throughout, but Maclean manages to create something of his own with Slow West, which despite the title, plays out in a very snappy 86 minutes. The end result is an entertaining clash of poetry and pragmatism set against a backdrop of hope and bloodshed. S l ow We s t i s a n engrossing, funny, and incredibly stylish film that showcases clever writing, great acting, and a singular and fresh vision of the American West.
Verdict: 8/10
spy
A clued-in comedy MELISSA McCarthy is motoring along with her comedy, Spy (Cert 15A, 120 mins). With her comic timing and a sympathetic character, her turn as a former CIA analyst unexpectedly tasked with stopping bad guys with a global plan has been a nicely deserved hit. Jude Law and Jason Statham sportingly send up both of their images, adding to the overall witty mood.
Jurassic world A true beast of a film
STILL taking a healthy chunk out of the box office, Jurassic World (Cert 12A, 124 mins) doesn’t stray very far from the franchise’s formula (theme park opens with dinosaurs, boss says “relax – nothing can go wrong”, everything duly goes wrong), but tries to liven things up a bit with an even scarier super dinosaur. Entertainingly silly, but paleontologists may laugh more than most.
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MOTORING
corsa: a dose of vitality into small car range
A slick design with a wealth of features Dave Phillips
Driving success: Ryans garage gets on the road with Ssangyong ryans Garage in Blanchardstown has recently been appointed an
authorised Ssangyong dealer in Dublin, distributing SUV vehicles which now account for 20% of the market share. This is the latest success story for the family-run business, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Proprietor Niall Ryan said he believed the reason the company is so successful is that as a small family run business, they are able to give customers the personal touch. Pictured at the launch of the new Ssangyong Tivoli was Joe Harris, Aine Ryan, Niall Ryan, John Keogh and Cllr Jack Chambers (FF). Picture: Ronan O’Sullivan
The Corsa doesn’t boast the same success in Ireland as it does in the UK (where it nabbed second best overall sales last year) and it is understandable why. There is stiff competition among small cars in the Irish market, with Golfs and Fiestas maintaining popularity through long proven dependability and long standing tradition. Opel’s muscular fifth generation Corsa hopes to shake things up. The Corsa available for test was a three-door Flame Red Limited Edition model. While aesthetically akin to the previous generation, the Corsa looks more athletic and sleek, with blade curves adding some welcome definition to the sides, and a similar face to the Opel Adam giving the front a slightly wider, more buff feel to the previous generation. The limited edition model came equipped with 17” alloys and a tidy chequered trim inside. There is a wealth of features inside and this is where the Corsa really makes a mark. A glossy, minimalist feel is kept throughout the interior, with a seven-inch touch screen handling most of the entertainment and navigation controls. The display syncs with your smartphone to offer satellite radio and GPS. It is a complete world apart from Opel’s Navi 950 system with its sometimes overwhelming amount of buttons. A city mode, which lightens the steering comes as standard on all Corsa models. But the
The Corsa looks athletic and sleek, with blade curves adding some welcome definition to the sides
test model was decked out with all the optional extras, some of which add a huge amount to the experience. Standout extras were blind spot detection, which flashed a warning in your side mirrors if you indicated while another car was in your blind spot; a front facing camera reads upcoming traffic signs and displays them on the dash, it also sounds a warning if you drift across lanes without indicating while on the motorway. Bi-xenon headlights adjust themselves automatically to the road, and turn with your steering
at low speeds to help see better around corners. The Corsa also shows off some of Opel’s new park assist technology, which will find a parking space and steer the car into it for you – not worth the money if you are happy to park yourself, but it can get the car into some small spots with real ease. Taking the Corsa out for a spin up the coast to Skerries and looping around through the back roads of Meath was a blast. Because features and looks aside, the Corsa feels fun to drive. The 1.0i turbo engine is punchy and very respon-
sive, making this a surprisingly nippy drive. It manages to hold its own on the motorway too. With three- and five- door models available, and an ample amount of boot space, the Corsa could be a bona fide contender in the marketplace. While its competitors can offer a sense of durability and familiarity, the Corsa seems to inject a much-needed dose of vitality into the small car range – it manages to be every bit as stylish and secure as its counterparts, but just a whole lot more fun. The three-door Corsa is available for €19,395 exc options.
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HEALTH MOTORING
To build motivation start by detoxing your mind Aoife Ryan
Motivation comes from within, and only we can decide when we are ready ourselves to make a change
making a change: doing what’s needed and committing to it
Nurture motivating thoughts, neutralise the negative ones Aoife Ryan
Dublin Nutrition Centre
We all know exactly what we should be doing to maintain a healthy weight, but finding the motivation to do what is needed and committing to it can be difficult. Motivation comes from within, and only we can decide when we are ready ourselves to make a change. Step one in building motivation is figuring out how important it is for the individual to lose or gain weight. This comes from the level of concern and knowledge they have about why they need to make the changes. Step two is figuring out how confident the individual is about being successful…this is where motivational interviewing and language skills come into play…or simply “change talk”. Ambivalence is a nor-
mal part of any change process. Often there will be reasons not to change alongside reasons to change. Wanting two conflicting things is common, for example, wanting to lose weight but also wanting a slice of cake, or wanting to be fit but at the same time wanting to sit on the couch all evening watching tv. To overcome this ambivalence we need to think about which lifestyle we want more. Any language that favours a movement towards changes is known as “change talk”. Some change talk is preparatory, and is generally heard before someone is ready to fully commit to making a lifestyle change. The first thing we all hear when helping someone strive towards a healthier lifestyle is their desire to change eg. “I want to lose weight” or “I wish I was fitter”. We
all know that we have the ability to make changes for example “I can start walking to work” or “I could start eating breakfast every morning” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will make those changes! Other terms that sometimes can cause a stressful response for some people are the reasons or need to change. Examples of this include “I need to lose weight as I have high cholesterol and I have to eat healthier” or else “I might get type two diabetes”. Sometimes terms like “have” and “need” can result in added pressure which makes them more difficult to carry out. The key to building motivation to make changes is to move away from “I can” and towards “I will”. This type of change talk is described as mobilising and involves making plans
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example, “I need to stop drinking fizzy drinks” will automatically make you think about fizzy drinks and make you feel instantly guilty if you have one, whereas “I will drink more water today” moves your attention towards a more positive behaviour and one that you have made a decision to do. Simple really!
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soccer: killester’s lacey shoots ireland to regions cup success
Irish cricket gets new t20 sponsor deal:
SHAPOORJI Pallonji announced its sponsorship of the Ireland cricket team this week for the upcoming ICC World T20 Qualification Tournament, which kicks off on July 10. The Irish team will be aiming for a place at the ICC World T20 which takes place in India next March. The ICC World T20 Qualifier will be co-hosted by Ireland and Scotland and will see 14 teams play 51 matches across eight venues, in what is the biggest cricket tournament to come to these shores with matches at Malahide and Stormont. The teams will be playing to secure one of the six qualification spots on offer for the showpiece event next year where they will join the top teams in the world. Entry to Ireland’s matches will be €10 for adults and €8 for OAPs in Malahide; entry for Under-16s is free. Tickets are now available on www. cricketireland.ie and through Ticketmaster.
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IRELAND are European champions after Gerry Smith’s Eastern Region side lifted the UEFA Regions’ Cup in Tallaght Stadium last Saturday after a series
of brilliant results in the competition. The Regions’ Cup, the biggest and most prestigious competition in amateur football, was held in Ireland for the first time in and around the Dublin area
and Smith’s side beat the Zagreb Region of Croatia 1-0 last Saturday to win the trophy for the very first time. Killester United frontman David Lacey got the all-important goal with a brilliant diving
The Republic of Ireland Eastern Region side celebrate their success
Tony Fitzgerald, President of the FAI, Eastern Region captain Ken Hoey, and Noel Fitzroy Chairman of the FAI Junior Council. Picture: Dennis Cruise
header connected with James Lee of Crumlin’s accurate cross. “I just felt confident coming in, I know that’s what I can do, score goals,” said Lacey after the final whistle. “It’s just waiting on the right opportunity and it came, you know, I do what I do, back of the net, simple as that.” Killester’s new manager was also involved, with Gerry Davis acting as Smith’s righthand man for the Ireland amateur side and he also spoke after the Eastern Region were crowned champions of Europe.“It’s a culmination of a long long period of work, hard work, and commitment from all the players and
staff and it’s all come to fruition today. It’s really been a fantastic achievement today against really top quality players and sides from all across Europe; it’s just great for our players. “The game in Ireland is predominantly amateur, and this is the culmination, we’re European champions. There is no other 11-a-side senior team in Ireland that has been European champions, so let’s enjoy the moment today and then see what happens after that, but it’s a fantastic feeling I tell you.” The Irish side were in excellent form in all four of their games, topping their group with three wins from three, as well
as the win in the final. Overall they managed to score seven goals and conceded just one against Ankara of Turkey, South Moravia of Czech Republic, Tuzla Canton of Bosnia and Zagreb in the final. S m i t h s a i d a f t e rwards: “It’s been a hard but great nine or 10 days. “I need to sit down and gather my thoughts because if I thank people I might forget people so I’ll leave that for another day because there’s so many people that put in so much effort so if I forget them, I might insult them. “This is just a marvellous day for Ireland from a soccer perspective.”
Kelly looking forward to Under-18 European champs sport@dublingazette.com
Tia Kelly Stevens, second from right back row, is making waves for the Irish Under-18s
IT’S SET to be a hectic few weeks for Mercy DCU Basketball ClubArtane’s Tia Kelly Stevens having been selected for the elite Under18 Irish team while having several major Division 1 Colleges in America watching her every move on the court. The promising young forward has already begun her summer schedule for the Irish team, in preparation for the Europeans, which are being held in Bucharest, Romania between July 30 and August 9. The team set out for
Copenhagen for a training camp on June 26 and will also travel to Luxembourg from July 19-23 for another camp before the competitive action in Romania. On the latter, where Ireland have been drawn against England, Latvia, Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group D, Division B of the 2015 European Youth Championships, Stevens said: “The group is a tough one but we have been training hard and preparing for the strong competition. “Our coaches tell us that this will only make us better in the
long run. It’s going to be a long summer. “I want to thank those who have supported me and the team in regards to enabling us to make the trip financially. It’s also an honour to represent our country as I am excited to play against the more notable basketball countries such as; Bulgaria, Latvia, England, and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” she added. Stevens was also quick to thank those who have helped her personally reach this stage. “For me personally, without the support of the Cock and Bull
Coolock Village, Manguard Plus Security, Security Partner Limited, DNL Recovery, DC Tyres and Services Centre, I would not be able to make the trip. Thank you,” she said. Head coach Tommy O’Mahony also commented on the busy summer his team face. “Over the next month we have a busy schedule that will lead to Romania at the start of August. “We have trips to Denmark and Luxembourg, which will get the team up to international standards just in time for the Europeans,” he said.
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McManamon eyes fifth Leinster title
Kevin McManamon says there are still plenty of facets of Dublin’s game that can be improved on ahead of the Leinster senior football final following two big wins this summer
nathan kelly
sport@gazettegroup.com
WITH the Leinster Senior Football Championship final just days away, Kevin McManamon is aiming to bring home his fifth provincial winner’s medal in as many years. The St Jude’s man played the first 43 minutes as Dublin tore Kildare apart in the semifinal two weeks ago, setting up a final against massive underdogs Westmeath at GAA Headquarters this Sunday. The 5-18 to 0-14 score was Kildare’s heaviest defeat against their neighbours in 118 years, and the industrious forward was asked whether or not he thought it was a complete performance from Dublin. “Not really, I would say that we’re a long
way from complete performances,” he said. “I suppose a lot of things did go well for us and I think it could have been a different story if Kildare had taken more of their chances in the first half, it could have been a tighter game. “That last goal before half-time really put daylight between us. “ T h e r e ’s a l o t o f standards we have that we didn’t achieve [last week], but at the end of the day we did perform in the upper echelons of our capability but there’s a couple of things we need to improve on.” Much has been made of Dublin’s ease at progressing to and winning 10 Leinster finals in 11 years, and the question was put to McManamon if it is hard to push yourself when winning
so easily. “No I wouldn’t say that, I think you’re always trying to improve and find areas where you can grow,” he answered. On Sunday’s final itself, many would have predicted before the semi-finals a Dublin vs Meath final, and for much of the semi-final between Meath vs Westmeath, that prediction would have looked to be intact but for a heroic comeback for the Lake County which saw them beat their rivals for the first time ever in championship action. “I was interested to hear the result,” McManamon said. “I’d probably left the stand with about 45-50 minutes gone and I think Meath were seven or eight points up at that stage. So I have to admit when I got brought
Kevin McManamon is eyeing up a fifth Leinster title after big wins over Longford and Kildare in the championship to date
off and I heard people behind me shouting it’s Westmeath I was a bit surprised. “But look I suppose p e o p l e m i g h t h ave jumped into it thinking Meath were a shoo-in to win that game and Westmeath, the experience would have stood
starts and you’re so kind of entrenched in it that it’s hard to hear. There’s probably only been four or five times that the crowd have stopped me in my tracks at Croke Park over the years so you try not let it affect you.” Was one of those times
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to them over the last few years, of playing Division 1 last year and I think they were slowly waiting, after one or two inconsistent games in the league. It was a big performance and we’ll see what happens the next day.” The man who scored the crucial goal which turned the 2011 AllIreland Final against Kerry with seven minutes remaining knows too well how a pumped crowd can affect a game. So will the Westmeath fans, with this game meaning so much to the entire county, be able to make a difference? “I suppose anything adds to the atmosphere of the day. I love it though and take all that in on the way to the stadium on the team bus but then the match
scoring that goal in September 2011 to bring the Dubs within one point of Kerry? “No, I still can’t really remember it to be honest. I have vague pictures in my head but no, I was kind of in the zone.” Finally, with four provincial medals already safely locked up in his family home, does winning one now feel less significant than the first? “It’s a big thing for me to say that I’ve won four Leinster titles, and at the end of the day I think it’s about putting the head in the sand and keep going forward at it and see how many I can win in my career. But the thing for me over the coming days is to put the tunnel vision on and focus on Westmeath and getting the win.”
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Fitzgibbon helps launch national championships DSDAC athlete Anita Fitzgibbon launched the GloHealth Senior Track and Field Championships which take place in Morton Stadium, Santry on August 8 and 9. Irish record holder Fitzgibbon is the reigning national champion and will be keen to retain her title again this year. The event, the pinnacle of the Irish athletics calendar, will feature over 500 athletes from all over Ireland, competing in 40 competitions across several different disciplines. The GloHealth Senior Track and Field Championships is also the last opportunity for international athletes to achieve the coveted qualification standard for the International World Track and Field Championships taking place in Beijing this August. This year’s GloHealth Championships will feature a number of leading lights, many of whom will be competing on the international stage in the coming months. European 800m medallist, Mark English (UCD AC), who won his first national title at 18 years of age in 2011 and a second in 2014, will be vying to pick up a third title before he heads East for the World Championships in Beijing. Reigning European number one 400m hurdler Thomas Barr (Ferrybank AC) will be hoping to make it five in a row at these championships. Sprinter/jumper Kelly Proper (Ferrybank AC) will endeavour to increase her medal tally and further solidify her status as one of the most prolific Irish champions of all time, having won 15 outdoor titles to date. In the field events, Sean Breathnach of the Galway City Harriers will aim to make it a lucky seven in 2015 having been shot putt national champion six times. Another athlete who will be working hard to retain his title is pole vaulter Ian Rodgers (Clonliffe Harriers), who broke his club-mate David Donegan’s six year winning streak when he claimed the title last year. Tickets for this year are currently on sale at a cost of €10 for an adult with children U16 going free, visit www.athleticsireland.ie for further details.
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swimming: aer lingus star ready to soar in glasgow
Late Night Soccer comes to Donabate/Portrane THE highly successful Late Night Soccer Leagues are coming to the Donabate Portrane All-Weather pitch later this month. The program, run in areas all over Dublin by the FAI and An Garda Siochana is set to kick-off in the all-weather facility on Friday,July 17. Cllr Paul Mulville (Independent) welcomed the confirmation received from the council’s sports office for a Late Night Soccer League in the area. “I have been long raising the need for a late night soccer league to be run in the Donabate Portrane All-Weather pitch, given the strong local demand expressed by local young people,” said Mulville. “I most recently raised this at last month’s local area committee meeting. Mulville added: “The county manager replied at the area committee to state that ‘the late night soccer project, which is an initiative of the council/FAI and the gardai, generally runs in the winter months and lasts for a period of six weeks, and that experience has shown that a league of that duration stands the best chance of keeping young people engaged’. “The reply I received further stated that, ‘as this is a newly opened facility our co-funded FAI development officer is planning to run a six-week league late July early August on a Friday evening between 8 and 10pm, and that it is intended to include the venue in the winter programme as well’.” In a statement issued last Thursday, Mulville continued: “Following this reply, I was delighted to receive confirmation today from the council’s sports office that the league is starting Friday, July 17. It will take place from 8 to 10pm and runs for four weeks. It is open to young people from the ages of 13 to 15, and 16 to 21, and is entirely free of charge.” Teams can be registered on the opening night or you can just register as an individual. Those who register will be entered into a competition to win tickets for the Republic of Ireland vs Georgia on September 7.
Ellen Keane, sitting down, centre, is part of the six-strong Irish Paralympic swimming team
Keane set for world champs sport@dublingazette.com
DOUBLE Paralympian, NAC and Aer Lingus swimmer Ellen Keane was last week announced by Paralympics Ireland as part of a team of six set to compete at the Paralympic Swimming (IPC) World Championships set to take place in Glasgow on July 13-19. London 2012 and Beijing Paralympian Keane won two bronze medals at the 2013 World Championships and is currently ranked third going into her best event; the SB8 100m breaststroke and fourth in her
second ranked event the SM9 200m individual medley. The Clontarf native will also compete in the S9 50m and S9 100m freestyle, and the S9 100m backstroke and butterfly. Looking ahead to the championships, Irish team manager Hayley Burke said: “We’ve just returned from a really positive and productive 10-day warm weather camp in Fuerteventura. “All the team worked exceptionally hard fine tuning final preparations there and are in good shape now heading into the championships.
queen of the castle McMullen wins her first senior close title the island’s Gertie McMullen defeated
leading qualifier Mary MacLaren (Royal Portrush) to win her first Irish senior women’s close championship at Castletroy last Friday. McMullen raced ahead early to lead by three holes at the turn, a deficit that MacLaren could not close and while holes were exchanged over the back 9, McMullen closed out the match on the 16th green adding the 2015 Seniors Close title to her 2013 Open title won at Castlerock.
“T he world’s best swimmers will all be in Glasgow and there’s no better chance for our athletes to benchmark themselves against them. Should they swim to their potential we are hopeful of making the podium and seeing some lifetime best swims.” The championships are a key milestone on the road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games qualification. Swimmers who win gold and silver in their events will automatically qualify for Rio, while for others, finishing as high as possible will be crucial as remaining
places will come down to world rankings in 2016. The rest of the Irish team is made up of Keane’s fellow double Paralympian Darragh McDonald, London Paralympian’s James Scully and Jonathan McGrath, and newcomers to the World Championships Nicole Turner and Ailbhe Kelly. In swimming classification the S refers to swimming, in particular the freestyle, butterfly and backstroke events, the SB refers to breaststroke and the SM refers to swimming medley, with the numbers denot-
ing the level of impairment, the lower numbers the more severe the impairments and the higher less so. Classification is a unique and integral part of disability sport. It provides the structure to separate athletes with similar levels of impairments into groups, or classes as they are commonly known, so they can compete in fair and equal competitions against one another, and ensure that winning is determined by skill, fitness, power, endurance, tactical ability and mental focus.
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leinster championship
Dublin too good for Laois in provincial semi-final
Club Noticeboard fingallians
st Sylvester’s Niamh McEvoy, pic-
tured battling for the ball with Grainne Dunne, helped Dublin run up a 1-17 to 1-7 victory over Laois in Timahoe last weekend as they raced into the Leinster ladies football senior championship. Dublin will next meet Westmeath in the final in Dr Cullen Park, Carlow on July 19.
THE SUMMER camp season started
on in Leinster with a win over Laois in
on Monday with record numbers
the semi final.
expected for boys and girls aged four
Due to the Leinster final this Sun-
to 13 attending the football camp.
day against Westmeath and the
Next week, the hurling summer camp
Dublin hurlers playing a qualifier on
for boys and girls runs from Monday,
Saturday, the minor football fixtures
July 13 to Friday, July 17.
will be played on Monday, July 13 while
Football championship semi-final dates: Junior B – July 16: Ballymun
Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com
football: fingal sides enjoy mixed fortunes
AHL3 will be played on Sunday, July 12 at 10.15am.
v Fingallians at 7.30pm away in Bal-
Summer hurling: U-7, U-8 and U-9
lymun; Junior D – July 18, St Jude’s v
players continue their summer train-
Fingallians away at 7.30pm. No date
ing on both Monday and Wednesday
as yet for the intermediate B cham-
in Balheary at 6.45pm on both eve-
pionship.
nings.
Adult football: All three teams won
Finally, the new goalposts will be
again this weekend. Division 3 beat
erected this week and the new resur-
Ballymun, Division 6 beat Oliver Plun-
faced all-weather pitch will be fully
kett’s and the Division 11N beat Sker-
operational.
ries. All three teams are now in the top three in their division. Well done to Sinead, Fiona, Emer and Niamh as the Dublin seniors marched
Golf society: The winner on Friday in Hollywood Lakes was Eamon Phelan. The next outing will take place on Friday, July 31 in Corrstown Golf Club.
st finian’s IT WAS a good week for our adult foot-
The U-15 lads also had a fine win
ballers with the Intermediates win-
away from home on Thursday evening
ning on Saturday against St Brigid’s
against Clanna Gael. The four-point
and the juniors beating Portobello on
win was built by some excellent per-
Sunday.
formances, particularly from Brian
The adult camogie team played Lucan on Tuesday night in their Summer Cup match and recorded a great win. St Sylvester’s were undone by a couple of points by Ballyboden St Enda’s
Ravens soar to win as Syl’s fall to Boden sport@dublingazette.com
THREE clubs in the Fingal area were in AFL1 action last weekend but just once came out with a win as Fingal Ravens beat St Maur’s in their north County Dublin clash while St Sylvester’s fell to a twopoint defeat against Ballyboden St Enda’s. Firstly, the Fingal f l i n g i n R o l e s t ow n last Saturday evening between Ravens and Maur’s. Both sides went into this one looking for a win to move them away from the relegation zone and towards
the comfort blanket that is mid-table. Ravens to their credit have performed credibly in AFL1 this year while Maurs, beaten finalists last year, have seen that form desert them and went into this with just two wins and five points from their opening eight games. Ravens got the win here by a goal with the final score at 2-9 to 1-9 which will bring much needed confidence going into their next game against a flying Kilmacud Crokes side in Silver Park on July 18. Maur ’s meanwhile
will face a St Sylvester’s side next Saturday who were beaten 1-12 to 1-10 by Boden in Broomfield which leaves them 11th in the table with seven points from opening games. The Malahide side w i l l a ls o b e d i s a p pointed however having led for most of the game and looking the stronger team throughout. Gary Sweeney was the star performer in the first half with a goal and five points. Ross Hazley also performed well in the middle, supported by Stephen Cunningham.
Syl’s pushed hard to get back level or ahead late on with Alan Foy central to most of their attacks but Boden held on to secure their win. Despite the disappointment in defeat, the fact that this Boden team are just one of Crokes at the top of the table may soften the blow for Syl’s. T he clash against Maur’s in Rush next week will give one side the chance to claim much needed points and move further away from the likes of St Brigid’s, Raheny and Templegoue in AFL1.
Lynch, Frederico Mazzola and Jack McCabe. Well done all. Former Dublin footballers, Barry Cahill and Bryan Cullen will join 98FM
The Gaelic for Mothers and Others
GAA presenter Stephen Doyle with a
participated in the Leinster Blitz in
brand new GAA focused radio show,
Trim GAA club on Saturday. A great
Dublin Talks GAA, which will be a live
day was had by all and the team were
broadcast in Peacock’s, Swords on
very happy with their performance,
Friday, July 10 from 7pm. Please see
as they improved with every game.
St Finians Facebook and Twitterpages
Their season is over now but will get together again in late August and new
for a chance to win free tickets to this event (over 18s only).
players are very welcome. We would
Many thanks to all the volunteers
like to thank Nuala Halpin for her work
who helped out with selling lotto tick-
in fostering good relationships with
ets in Supervalu Boroimhe on Satur-
opposing goalkeepers.
day.
fingal ravens A BIG thank you to our juvenile com-
Hard luck to the juniors who were
mittee and our GPO for organising a
beaten by Skerries Harps in the league
fantastic Cul Camp last week and to
on Sunday morning.
all our coaches for their hard work during the camp.
The minors had a convincing win over St Pat’s (P) last Monday week
We hope all the children had a great
to stay joint second in the league and
experience and we look forward to our
move one step closer to a possible play
next camp in August; details to follow
off.
soon.
A reminder that all members are
The club cycle took place on Sun-
entitled to order Dublin championship
day. Thanks to all who supported this
tickets and can do so by texting Lisa on
important club fundraiser. Thanks to
the club phone 086 1765932 (orders for
John McCarthy and the juvenile com-
July 12 already closed). Thank you.
mittee for organising.
There was no winner of this week’s
Well done to our seniors for their
lotto. Numbers drawn were 1, 3, 18 and
hard fought win over St Maur’s in the
24. €20 to PC and Kiddo, Gerry Dillon &
league on Saturday night.
Lockie Donnelly .
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Portmarnock Swim Club’s Fiona Doyle with her medal in Gwangiu. Picture: Cathal Noonan/Inpho
Doyle’s Olympic berth Portmarnock club star becomes first Irish swimmer to earn ticket to Rio in 2016, winning University Games bronze and a new record to boot nathan kelly
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PORTMARNOCK Swim Club member Fiona Doyle booked her ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics, won a bronze medal, and smashed a self-held Irish record within the space of two days at the World University Games in Gwangiu, South Korea earlier this week. Olympic qualification was secured last Sunday in the semi-final of the 100m breaststroke, clocking 1.07.67 which ranked her fourth going into Monday’s final. That time was just a hundredth of a sec-
ond off her Irish senior record of 1.07.66 from the final of University Games in 2013, where she took home a silver medal. She was in even better form in Monday’s final, swimming 1.07.15 to beat her previous best by half a second and win bronze in the event. Speaking after she collected her medal, the University of Calgary student was absolutely thrilled. “I’m absolutely delighted with today’s result,” said Doyle. “Getting the Olympic time in the semi-final was great as it meant I could get it out of my head and concentrate on swimming as fast as I could.
“I’m happy with the medal, another colour might have been nicer, but it was over half a second faster than my best time so I’m pleased with that. “Technically my race could have been better but I can improve on that and bring it into World Championships in a few weeks which is my main goal this summer.” In so doing, she became the first swimmer to qualify for the Olympic Games. After her bronze medal win, Doyle just missed out on the 200m breaststroke semi-final by 0.14 of a second touching in 2.33.98. Doyle will return to the pool on Thursday for the 50m breaststroke where she is
ranked third on paper and will be hoping to add to her fine performances to date. Elsewhere in the same competition, Jordan Sloan was advanced from the 200m freestyle heats in 10th place in 1.49.69 but a semi-final swim of 1.50.11 pushed him back to 14th overall. Sloan also clocked 51.99 seconds in the 100m freestyle heats but did not advance while in the 100m butterfly, Shauna O’Brien finished in 24th place in 1.01.60. Grainne Murphy just missed out on a place in the 1,500m final when she finished ninth overall in the heats. Murphy touched in a time of 16.47.46.