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blasted three times as he sat in his car in a quiet estate in Lusk
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CHILDREN gathered at the scene of the capital’s latest shooting in a quiet cul de sac of the Dun Emer estate in Lusk at 9.50am on Tuesday. Victim Christopher
Maguire, 38, was blasted three times in the head and upper body but managed to dial 999 before he fell into the roadway. Three children out walking with their mother came across the bloodied victim, who was yesterday fight-
ing for his life in Beaumont Hospital. Gardai believe that Maguire, originally from Ballymun but living in Dun Emer, had no involvement in the Kinahan/Hutch fued, but may have been targeted because of his links to INLA
“guns for hire” suspected of the Regency Hotel hit. Eye witness James Jameson said: “I’ve been living here three years and there has never been anything like this. I’m feeling scared here now.” Full Story on Page 5
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people | Partner appeals for anyone with information to help
Gardai searching for missing Patrick Sylvia Pownall
THE partner of a Portmarnock man missing for ten days has appealed for anyone who might have seen his car to contact gardai. Patrick Wright, 39, was last seen leaving McDonalds in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre last Monday, J u n e 27, a t a r o u n d 10.20am. He left his Portmarnock home that morning dressed for work in his silver Toyota Corolla hatchback (04WD2519), but his partner, Deirdre Fly nn, hasn’t heard from him since.
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She said: “If anyone has seen Pat or his car please contact us. He has to come home, he has to be found.
She added: “If he is out there I would just ask him to please contact anybody, it doesn’t matter who, and just let
us know he is okay.” Patrick is described as being 5’5’’ in height, of slight build with grey, receding hair. When last seen, he was wearing a grey jumper with wine sleeves, Stihl work trousers and black Stihl boots. Gardai have traced the last signal on his phone to be within a 25km radius of the Dunshaughlin area in County Meath. His frantic family have also put up posters in Dungarvan, Waterford, which is his home town. Deirdre said: “He
could be anywhere in north county Dublin, Clonee, Blanchardstown, Ratoath, places like that. “Every day you think today is going to be the day we find him. All of his family are just so worried.” Investigating gardai are concerned for Patrick’s welfare and issued a fresh appeal for information at the weekend. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station at 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Up for a show ARMAGH lass Rachael Lowry took a quiet moment by herself to practise her Flourishing skills as she prepared for the All Ireland Pipe band championships in Malahide last weekend. More than 65 bands from all around the island of Ireland, Britain and further afield took part in the event at Malahide Castle, which marked the first time in more than 20 years that they were held in Dublin. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon
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GUN CRIME | CAPITAL ROCKED BY TWO SHOOTINGS IN BROAD DAYLIGHT IN LESS THAN A WEEK
Shock as children out walking find shooting victim in quiet estate
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Tensions rise after murder THE latest shooting to occur in the inner city took place on Bridgefoot Street in Dublin 8 last Friday afternoon. The victim, David “Daithi” Douglas (right) was shot in the head and chest a number of times by a lone gunman as he stood in the doorway of the Shoestown Shop (above). The 53-year-old died in hospital a short time later. Tensions in the area remain high, with regular armed garda checkpoints held during weekend. Gardai believe that the incident is part of the bitter feud between the Kinahan and Hutch gangs.
THREE children walking with their mother came across the critically injured victim of the capital’s latest shooting at Dun Emer Place in Lusk on Tuesday morning. Father-of-two Christopher Maguire, 38, was blasted three times in the face and upper body – but managed to call 999 and was conscious when paramedics arrived. The victim, originally from Ballymun but living in the Dun Emer housing estate where the shooting occurred, was found lying on the footpath close to his car. Maguire is not suspected of any involvement in the bloody Kinahan/ Hutch feud, but some of his closest associates are believed to be “guns for hire” for the Kinahan side and fled the country after being quizzed
over the murder of Gareth Hutch. Detectives are also probing the possibility that the shooting may be linked to a row in the so-called “New INLA” faction over extortion cash. Gardai removed the bloodstained clothes Maguire had been wearing when he was targeted by a hitman armed with a handgun and silencer. The weapon was later recovered in a burnt-out getaway car – a Volkswagen Golf – in a nearby field at Kilhedge Lane. The driver’s side window of Maguire’s white Volkwagen Passat at the scene was smashed, with glass and bullet casings strewn on the road at the quiet cul de sac. Detectives are now trawling through CCTV footage from a nearby premises that is believed to show the attackers making their escape.
Children on their summer holidays were among the onlookers who gathered at the scene. Shocked resident James Jameson said: “I’ve been living here three years and there has never been anything like this. I knew something was wrong when the road was packed with police cars and ambulances. I’m feeling scared here now.” Another resident said: “It happened in broad daylight. You see all the kids out here on their bikes. If it’d been a bit later, God knows what could have happened.” North Dublin Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee condemned the brazen shooting in “a quiet suburban neighbourhood such as Dun Emer”. Fingal TD Louise O’Reilly also condemned it, and repeated her call for Rush Garda Station to be reopened.
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Tony Lambert, Fingal County Council and Alva Marie of the Wright Venue
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Fingal County Council president Guy Thompson, Cllr Joe Newman and Fingal Mayor Darragh Butler. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
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he annual rooftop mid-summer Chamber barbecue and garden party hosted in the rooftop Penthouse at the Wright Venue was another sizzling success with the business community turning out in force for one of the most popular social events on the calendar.
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Holy Family start ups | funding of €262,000 is approved for small businesses expansion FUNDING for two new classrooms and four new Special Education Teacher (SET) rooms has been allocated for the Holy Family junior school in River Valley, Swords. The Department of Education approved the expansion last month and the news was warmly welcomed by TD Alan Farrell. The Fine Gael Deputy said: “It’s great news. With such a fast growing community in Swords it is of the utmost importance that we continue to provide additional classrooms to make sure all children get a place and don’t have to go on waiting lists. “SET rooms are instrumental in supporting students facing difficulties in their education.”
Grants to create new 60 jobs Sylvia Pownall BUSINESS grants which will help create 64 new jobs were announced by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office on Tuesday. More than €262,000 was approved for 16 start ups and growing small businesses, allowing for 22 positions straight away and a further 42 by the end of the year. The crop of start ups includes six food and drink firms – including Fingal’s first substantial craft beer brewery, a vegetarian convenience food producer and a ready-togo healthy breakfast company. Funding was also approved for new jobs in
international corporate tourism, an export-oriented craft producer, an engineering company, a ceramics manufacturer, an IT intelligence company and an Android tablet developer creating products for over 65s. The companies are located in Swords, Balbriggan, Howth Junction, Portmarnock, The Ward, Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Skerries, The Naul, Malahide and Lusk. Mayor of Fingal Darragh Butler – who served for a number of years on the enterprise board presented letters to each of the 16 businesses at County Hall on Tuesday. He said: “Local business is the lifeblood of our
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Centra manager David Pickott presenting the cheque for €200 to Philip Lynch for prizes for the competition. Also shown are Gerry McParland, Liz Naughton and Fergus Walsh
Blooming wonderful GREEN-FINGERED Seabury residents found a new use for a wheelbarrow this week – creating an installation of plants and flowers outside the supermarket. Tidy Towns volunteers got busy on Monday with a project they have undertaken for the Cleaner Community Competition run by Fingal County
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Council. Seabury Tidy District Group is also in the process of running the “Eamon Hayden Centra Supermarket Perpetual Plaque” for the Tidy Roads and Grass Verge Competition. Winners will be presented with the plaque, and a voucher for plants and flowers to keep their garden looking blooming marvellous.
economy and the local authority has a crucial role to ensure that small businesses and start-ups are given every opportunity to succeed. I am delighted that our Local Enterprise Office in Fingal is proactively encouraging entrepreneurship.”
Head of Enterprise Oisin Geoghegan said LEO had invested a total of €490,000 in small businesses this year. Council CEO Paul Reid revealed: “In the first six months of 2016 we have provided one to one business support services to
more than 500 businesses and would-be entrepreneurs, not to mention hundreds more availing of advice, training and financial assistance. “All of this is having a profoundly positive impact on our local economy.”
Start-ups can apply for a priming grant and growing businesses can apply for an expansion grant after 18 months. Both are capped at €80,000. Applications for feasibility study grants of up to €20,000 will also be considered.
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New route launch is all train sailing Dylan, Mia, Alana, Harry and Haley. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon
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Brendan Johnson from Irish Rail and Mayor Darragh Butler
The launch of the new route at Malahide demesne attracted a large crowd
T was all train sailing in Malahide at the weekend as young and old came out to launch Toots the Train’s new route through the picturesque Fingal town. The happy little engine, which owner Michael Place says is “winning hearts and minds, one journey at a time”, has become a familiar sight for locals in the coastal Fingal area. The new route sees the popular little train drive through Malahide demesne, giving passengers the full view of the castle, or “the money shot,” as Michael says. Originally from Ballymun, Michael moved to Malahide in 1997. The tour guide is known for his narrative that booms through Toots’ speakers to entertain his passengers.
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Local housing estates set for speed limit reduction SPEED limit signs of 30km/hr are to be installed in a number of housing estates in Swords, Rush and Lusk. Fingal county council will install the signage at Boroimhe, Ridgewood and St Cronan’s Avenue in Swords, as well as Tayleurs Point, Rush, Dun Emer in Lusk and The Chantries/Ardgillen estate in Balrothery. The new speed limits were approved by the transportation committee and are expected to be in place by September. Cllr Darragh Butler (FF) welcomed the news and said he hoped it would help safeguard young children at play. He added: “Fingal County Council intend to carry out speed surveys at these locations where speeding may still be an issue after installation. “The impact of these pilot schemes will be monitored over a 12-month period with a view to implementing them in other estates if they are successful.” Cllr Butler invited feedback after the speed limits go up. Signage advising of a 30km/hr limit is already in place at Holywell, Swords.
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Malahide demesne | officials chose to ignore us says councillor
Future of plan for forest adventure walk is unclear
Sylvia Pownall MONDAY is D-Day for a controversial development at Malahide Castle which has divided the local community. The planned forest adventure canopy walk and a new car park at Bridgefield was voted down by the area committee, but Fingal County Council will bring it before a full meeting of councillors next week. The proposal was the
subject of a public information meeting and a petition opposing it attracted over 650 signatures in just four days. The Save Malahide Castle Woodland Facebook petition was started up on Saturday and by Tuesday the level of unrest over the project was clear with 182 objectors leaving heated comments on the site. Cllr Cian O’Callaghan, one of five councillors who voted against the
project, said he could not understand why the council failed to take their wishes on board. He said: “I asked that the two projects be split so we could vote on each one separately. Usually if the area meeting says no, they take that on board. “But now the full council will decide because the officials chose to ignore us.” The proposal – which would provide a privately-run facility for chil-
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A great result There were plenty of happy faces at Windsor Airside Opel when some children from Fingallians under-8s dropped in to pick up their new kit bags.
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dren and adults to climb and move between the canopies of mature trees – found no favour with Malahide residents. They fear it will prompt the privatisation of the castle grounds and argue
that green space should not be sacrificed in the name of profit. Green Party Cllr David Healy said: “In principle I think a canopy walk or similar somewhere in Malahide Demesne could
be an excellent proposal. “However, it would depend on the design and details, including its environmental impact and its impact on park users.” One petitioner wrote: “The castle demesne is in my opinion already overdeveloped and appears to serve primarily as a commercial interest rather than a community amenity. This will be a very sad development for Malahide if it is allowed to proceed.”
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courts | Wieslawa Liberacka (55) given her fourteenth conviction
Shoplifter ‘encouraged’ by alcoholic husband A COMPULSIVE shoplifter who was encouraged by her alcoholic husband avoided jail with a six-month suspended sentence last week. Wieslawa Liberacka (55) was given her fourteenth conviction after a spate of thefts in which she lifted €101 worth of fridge magnets, razor blades, lens cleaners and a screwdriver set. Liberacka, of Burnell Court, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, pleaded guilty to theft of the goods at
Boots, Jervis Centre. Dublin District Court heard she went to the shop at 2.55pm on May 4 last and took the items. Polish national Liberacka had 13 previous convictions, all of which were for theft. Her lawyer said she was “extremely remorseful and ashamed of her actions”. She had a troubled upbringing and some personal issues, Judge Anthony Halpin was told.
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When she moved to Ireland her husband – whom she has since split from - “encouraged” her behaviour. Defence counsel added: “This is her way of dealing with repressed memories, it’s a compulsive reaction.” Liberacka was remorseful and is now in counselling for her compulsive behaviour. Judge Halpin said if the accused was put in custody it would “cure” her compulsion to steal. He added: “Maybe then she will understand that you just don’t do this.” He suspended the sentence for two years.
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Mentoring Ireland’s future digital ninja’s
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UN while learning was given a whole new dimension when 19 school kids from Holy Family NS in Swords were given a digital masterclass. Fujitsu staff teamed up the CoderDojo project and the local Bank of Ireland branch to encourage the coders of tomorrow to pursue a future in IT. The fourth class pupils were given fun tasks and encouraged to work together as teams – providing a glimpse of what it’s like to work in the digital space. Fujitsu CEO Tony O’Malley said: “We’re in Ireland nearly 40 years and always looking for new ways to engage with the local community. CoderDojo is a fun initiative which challenges the children, and staff, to learn from each other.”
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Three projects represent Fingal in competition SKERRIES Age Friendly initiative is one of three projects set to represent Fingal in this year’s Pride of Place competition. The All Ireland contest showcases the best in community achievement north and south of the border. Fingal County Council has also put forward the peninsula of Donabate/Portrane and the Mulhuddart Motorcross project for recognition. In 2015 the community of Ballyboughal won a significant prize for Fingal in this competition, following on the achievement of Mulhuddart which won in the Best Urban Neighbourhood category in 2015. Skerries will represent Fingal in the Age Friendly Community initiative category this year. Skerries is a former winner in the Population category of Pride of Place and this year the innovative Age Friendly initiative in the town is the theme of their entry. The peninsula of Donabate/Portrane will represent Fingal this year in the Population category for communities of over 5,000 people. Dublin 15 will be represented by the Mulhuddart Motorcross project. This club was set up to provide an outlet for young motorbike enthusiasts from the area and this project will compete in the category of Communities Reaching Out in Pride of Place this year. Council chief executive Paul Reid said: “This is a wonderful way for the communities of Fingal to showcase all that is best and most innovative in the county, and is a great advert for communities working hand-in-hand with the local authority.” Judging is on July 20 and 21followed by the finals in Belfast on November 26.
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don’sdublin One of the great Irish artists of the modern era Jack B Yeats, one of Ireland’s foremost painters, was born in London on August 29, 1871, the youngest child of John Butler Yeats and his wife Susan (nee Pollexfen). His father, who had trained as a lawyer, was also a painter although not nearly as successful as his son would become. Jack spent his early years moving between London, Dublin and his maternal grandparent’s home in Sligo before moving to London in 1887. He studied at the South Kensington School of Art and the Chiswick School of Art where he met Mary Cottenham White who he married in 1894. They moved to Devon where he developed his artistic career as an illustrator for various journals and after focusing on watercolours had his first exhibition in London in the 1897. The couple left Devon for Ireland in 1910, first settling in Greystones, Wicklow, before moving to Dublin and finally into 18 Fitzwilliam Square where they spent the rest of their lives. Back in Dublin Yeats began to work in oils and travelled widely capturing images of rural life, particularly in the West of Ireland and of course scenes in Dublin. One of his most famous and beloved paintings is The Liffey Swim (1924) which is now in the National Gallery. He entered this in the Paris Olympics and won the Silver Medal which is part of the Jack B Yeats archive that was donated to the gallery by his niece Anne Yeats, herself a painter and stage designer, in 1996. In 1999, his painting The Wild Ones was sold at Sotheby’s, London, for £1.2 million, the highest price ever paid for one of his works. He continued to produce work for publication including illustrations for JM Synge’s The Aran Islands. And he wrote numerous plays, a collection of short stories for children and novels through the 1930s and 1940s. He died on March 28, 1957 and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery. He was 85.
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The Liffey Swim (1924) which is now hanging in the National Gallery
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June Ball 2016 fundraiser at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
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over 700 guests attended The June Ball 2016 which took place at Dublin’s DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. The Glitzy Back Tie event, which has become one of the annual highlights of Ireland’s social calendar, raises funds for the
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Guests arrived to a complimentary drinks reception, while entertainment was provided by Smash Hits, followed by international dj’s who kept the attendees dancing into the early hours. The gala raised over €70,000.
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The Web Centre appoints a new SEO specialist
THE Web Centre is expanding their services and strengthening the SEO department with the incorporation of a new SEO specialist, Maria Ramos. Spanish-born but Irish adopted, Ramos has worked for SMEs as a digital marketing specialist, working specially in SEO projects, boosting the presence of companies on the internet. With a background in journalism, Ramos has worked for all kind of companies and organisations. Since she left her birth city in the north of Spain, where she worked in different local media, she has always been linked to the digital world.
Strategy Ramos was in charge of the social media strategy for cultural companies such as Cultural Actex, and heading the digital marketing department of the NGO, Iande Oca – and organisation dedicated to open a school in a small village in Bahia, Brazil. After she moved to Ireland, where she worked for Google during two years, Ramos started writing in online magazines, blogging about digital marketing in different platforms, and working for different Irish companies and organisations on their digital strategies. Ramos joins The Web Centre with the aim of reinforcing the digital marketing department with new, fresh ideas on SEO, social media and content marketing, as well as contributing to the energy of the company.
FOR the fifth year running, Harvey Norman supported the Marie Keating Foundation through its nationwide Sleep Pink campaign, which raised €23,000 through a percentage of the sales of selected bedding products being donated to the foundation. Customers were also invited to add a euro at the checkout to help the cause. Pictured at the presentation of the funds are Linda Keating (second left), director of fundraising, Marie Keating Foundation with Harvey Norman’s Natalia Gaffney, PR and communications; Robbie Auckram, general manager, Harvey Norman Bedding and Laura O’Rourke, furniture and bedding advertising coordinator
Warning about vulture funds ‘driven by greed’ AN URGENT review of the future role of vulture funds, if any, in Irish society and the issue of commuter transport was called for by the incoming president of IPAV (the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers) at the organisation’s recent national conference in Dublin. Delegates including the Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Francis Fitzgerald, heard Alan Redmond, managing director of Redmond Property Consultants, address such funds in his speech. He said: “Many of these funds are simply driven by greed to flip the properties as quickly as possible with existing tenants often needlessly forced from their homes. “As we go forward, Irish society needs to look at the notion of selling many more tenanted properties, much in the same way that the commercial sector operates.
“Tenants should have longer fixture of tenure, which should only be broken for breach of obligations, such as the failure to pay rent.” The new president said the arrival of these vulture funds in the midst of a housing crisis was “highly questionable”. Redmond also said the Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, and Minister of State Damien English need to address the issue of commuter transport, in conjunction with the Minister forTransport, Shane Ross. He said: “Thousands of people are still prepared to pay extremely high rents to live between Dublin’s canals ... because they’re not satisfied with the quality of public transport. “The frequency, time and speed of these trains is way off what it should be compared to other cities if we are to make living in the suburbs a realistic option for working people.
“The same applies to broadband, which in part of the country [offers] some or none [coverage] and mobile telephone reception.” Redmond also supports greater density of housing in the capital. “Whether we like it or not, more and more people – notably, younger people – will continue to live in the capital, which will be the major source of employment for the foreseeable future. “In order to facilitate this growing population, we have to build upwards as well as outwards. In this regard, I warmly welcome the decision by Dublin City Council to allow planning permission for apartment blocks of up to 24 metres in height, even 28 metres or nine stories, which is the height allowed for commercial blocks. “It is clear that cities around the world that have restrictions on height have high rents and high levels of homelessness.”
Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald and Alan Redmond, managing director of Redmond Property Consultants and the incoming president of IPAV
He cited Brussels as a city where people live very comfortably, and at very reasonable rents, in very good quality apartments in high-rise blocks. Calling for a longterm strategy on renting, Redmond said: “Recent trends show that Ireland is slowly but surely following the trend of its EU counterparts by having an increasing proportion of the population living in
rented accommodation for much, or indeed all, of their lives. “While the State can provide part of this need, it is the private sector that has traditionally come to the rescue and filled this gap. “However, increasing regulation and lack of any incentives have seen many landlords drift out of this sector at a very critical time.
“As part of its Budget 2017 strategy, I am calling on the Government to introduce real tax incentives for ordinary buy-to-let investors, to encourage more to enter the sector. “These investors, for example, should also be given the same tax latitude as the so-called vulture funds, which do not pay income tax on rental income,” he said.
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comedy: fans in for a treat at 10th annual Vodafone Comedy FestivaL
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SOME of the world’s funniest men and women will be in Dublin for the 10th annual Vodafone Comedy Festival. The festival will see 80 comedians take to the stage at the Iveagh Gardens from July 28 to 31. Some of Ireland’s best loved comedians, including Al Porter, the Apres Match crew, PJ Gallagher and more, will give the audience a bellyful of laughs. Speaking at the launch of the festival, online sketch trio Foil Arms and Hog said: “The festi-
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val is brilliant – it’s in Dublin; it’s 10 minutes away from where we live. “They always book some of the best acts from around the world. Some other festivals might not book them, but you can come here and see mental acts from the States!”
Acts from all around the world will feature at the festival, including US comedy legend Bill Burr, UK star Milton Jones, and Des Biship. Foil Arms and Hog added: “We’re looking forward to seeing Bill Burr the most; he’s incredible. We saw him at Vicar
Street a few years ago, and he was in Breaking Bad, so he’s great.” Most fans are used to seeing the Foil Arms and Hog in their online sketches, but they think their live shows will offer even more. They said: “We’ve been doing the stage stuff for about eight years and the videos for only two, so the stage stuff is way more honed, I guess. We are way better at stage [comedy] and it’s a lot more fun.” Festival director Bren Berry, Aiken Promotions, said: “We are delighted to continue our
tradition of bringing exciting international talent to the Iveagh Gardens ... but most exciting of all is the continued development of amazing talent here in Ireland. “It is a pleasure to work with this superb pool of artists. In recognition of that, The Vodafone Laughter Lab will host many of the grassroots comedy clubs from around the city, which are the lifeblood of the Irish comedy scene.” For full details of the Vodafone Comedy Festival line up and programme information, see vodafonecomedy.ie.
OUR Dog of the Week looking for her #SpecialSomeone* is Maggie, a six-year-old female Labrador cross. She is a beautiful, bright dog that is looking for a calm home as she has had a few knock backs in life and really needs to build up her confidence again. Maggie can find the world to be a scary place and needs patient adopters who will show her this is not the case. She adores playing fetch with her beloved tennis balls! Once she gets to know you, Maggie will lavish you with love. If you can be Maggie’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. *Dogs Trust has launched their new TV ad; the #SpecialSomeone campaign aims to bring to life just how important a new owner is to the dogs they rehome.
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X Factor and Dublin Gazette fans at Croke Park
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HE Gazette was at Croke Park on Friday to meet Ireland’s X Factor hopefuls before they faced the iconic panel of judges, who had returned to Dublin for auditions for the first time since 2010. Fans were delighted as first host Dermot O’Leary, and then Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger arrived at Croker, followed by Simon Cowell. Louis told The Gazette: “We’re not just looking for great singers. We want personalities, people with ambition and all of that.” Simon added: “It’s really fantastic being back in Dublin again. Niall Horan first auditioned here in 2010 and to find another talented musician like him would be very exciting.”
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Louis Walsh charms the Irish dancers at the X Factor auditions in Croke Park
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Legions of honour as French hail Irish fans
Irish fans are to be honoured for their sportsmanship and all round soundness at the Euro 2016 football tournament. Fans are to be presented with the Medal of the City of Paris – the “Grand Vermeil” by the city’s Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who has informed President Michael D Higgins. The award is considered the city’s highest honour, with past recipients including Rafael Nadal, Jane Fonda and Nobel Prize for literature winner Toni Morrison. According to French news agency AFP, Mayor Hidalgo cited Irish fans f o r t h e “ e xe m p l a r y sportsmanship” and said that the country’s soccer supporters distinguished themselves by the atmosphere they created during their time in France. Irish fans who travelled to France made headlines all over the world during the course of Ireland’s four matches, for their random acts of kindness, singing and good humour. French football leg-
end Eric Cantona even commended the boys in green. “The awesome Irish fans have been the life of the party. Singing with the police, putting babies to sleep, serenading the ladies,” he said. “They also multiply bread, change water into beer, they even know the end to Game Of Thrones.”
fun run for st james’s hospital St James’s Hospital Foundation will hold their 8th Annual Liberties Fun Run once again on Thursday, July 21 in aid of St James’s Hospital. Starting at 7:45pm, this unique 6k timed road race takes participants through the heart of old Dublin and attracts in excess of 1,000 participants every year. Starting and finishing in the beautiful grounds of IMMA/Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the route takes in some of the most famous sites throughout the Liberties including St James’s
Gate, Francis Street and the Coombe. Registration costs €30 and all participants will receive a free running top souvenir. All of the proceeds from the 2016 Liberties Fun Run will go directly to the Guide Clinic at St James’s Hospital to upgrade patient facilities. To register for the 2016 Liberties Fun Run, visit www.supportstjames.ie.
billy elliot set for first irish show Celebr ating ten extraordinary years on London’s West End, Billy Elliot, one of today’s most beloved musical theatre shows, , comes to Ireland for the first time this July. Set in a small English mining town against a backdrop of the infamous 1984/85 miners’ strike, the inspirational story of Billy Elliot depicts a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dreams come true. Join Billy on his journey of discovery, all in the comfortable surrounds of Dublin’s state-of-the-art Bord
Fans won plenty of praise for their behaviour at Euro 2016
Gais Energy Theatre. This heart-warming story of family and community is sure to hit the right notes with you and yours. Experience Elton John’s timeless score to spectacular dance routines in the show which has captivated audiences all over the world. Tickets for Billy Elliot are priced from €25 - €65.80 and can be purchased at www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.
Billy Elliot comes to Ireland for the first time this month
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northern spain: four days of guided walking on the camino
Step right up for the famous hiking route
Ian Begley
Pictured are Matthews.ie driver, Anthony Hoey with Noel Matthews, general manager and Paddy Matthews, managing director. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
Head to the beach and the kids go free Parents in Dublin can bring their kids to the seaside for free this summer thanks to an innovative coach company. Matthews.ie, who run hourly services between Dublin city centre and Bettystown, have introduced a unique summer offer to revive the concept of the day trip to the golden sands. “With the great weather we have had so far this summer, we thought that we could do our bit to encourage the tradition of a day out at the seaside,” said Matthews.ie managing director Paddy Matthews. “During July and August, only parents will pay on our buses from Dublin to Bettystown, with a maximum of two accompanied children under 12 travelling free. “This means that entire families can have a day out at the seaside for as little as a return fare of €15 if one adult travels. “Bettystown has miles of golden sands and a host of facilities for the perfect summer’s day out.” This offer is valid for
any ticket (Leap, single, return, free travel, commuter or 10 trip) purchased from Dublin to Bettystown. Travel times are 8am12noon from Dublin and 12 noon to 6pm from Bettystown. Matthews services run from North Cumberland Street and stop at Drumcondra and Whitehall – seeMatthews.ie for more details. To add to the offer, they have teamed up with Funtasia Bettystown, who will give €10 worth of ride tokens usable on any of their fairground rides when you spend €10 and present a current Matthews bus ticket. A m o n g i t s m a ny attractions and facilities Funtasia Bettystown has white knuckle rides for the thrill seekers and gentler attractions for the less adventurous. Its multi-level Jungle Zone will keep the young explorers busy for hours. Funtasia Bettystown also has a luxurious casino, 3D motion theater, American-themed pool areas and Ireland’s only rollercoaster on a roof.
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This autumn, walk the Footsteps of the Camino on a seven-night holiday with four days of guided walking through sunny Spain. Starting at Bilbao and walking west towards Santiago, your trip will begin with a guided walking tour along the banks of the Nervion River, followed by a visit to one of the world’s most famous art galleries. One of the most admired works of contemporar y architecture, the Guggenheim Museum boasts some of Europe’s most exciting and unusual art, including Richard Serra’s 340ft Snake. Enjoy a guided tour through the most prestigious wine region of Spain, Haro in Rioja. Take in the stunning vineyards and rich vegetable gardens in the lush country side before
partaking in a tour of a local bodega (winery.) Walk through the Castillian wheat plains, with guide assistance, as you enjoy the spectacular scenery. Cross the magnificent bridge at Puente de Orbigo and trek through wooded terrain to San Justo de la Vega, while taking in the sights of Monte Irago. The “piece de resistance” of this journey is the final stretch of the Camino with a stop at Cebreiro, with breathtaking views from 1,300 metres above sea-level. Complete your holiday by leaving a stone at the symbolic Cruz de Fierro (The Iron Cross) and like the pilgrims before you, leave all your burdens behind. There will also be free time to explore the beautiful Santiago de Compostela at your leisure. This trip is ideal for moderately experienced
The scallop shell is used, along with the yellow arrow, to guide pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela (above) along its many different routes
walkers, with an average walking distance of around 10km per day on flat, gravel terrain. Prices start from €899pp including
return f lights from Dublin, transfers, taxes and charges, 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, 5 evening meals and 4 days of guided walking,
with flights departing September and October 2016. For more information and to book visit www. tdactiveholidays.ie.
Saddle up and escape to the west Escape the bustle of urban life on the 42km Great Western Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937. Take some time for yourself and get some fresh air cycling through the wilds of Westport, County Mayo with a great package from Knockranny House Hotel. The hotel’s Greenway Getaway includes two nights’ accommodation for two adults with a
hearty breakfast each morning and bicycle and helmet hire for one day. Post cycle, and in need of something to help your aching muscles the following day, be sure and take full advantage of Spa Salveo’s vitality pool and thermal suite and maybe even treat yourself to a blissfully relaxing treatment. The Greenway Getaway package is available from €198 per person sharing (midweek) and children under 10 stay for free (With bike hire extra). For more information, visit www.KnockrannyHouseHotel.ie or call 098 28 600.
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STYLE
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Into the future ... emma nolan
Vichy has brought out a range of facial masks designed with different skin types in mind. The Pureté Thermal Mineral Masks target three common skin issues and are suitable for sensitive skin.
emma nolan
Style Editor
Looking at the Penneys Autumn Winter menswear collection, it’s easy to see how it could easily be mistaken for a more expensive high street brand. There is no novelty or juvenile slogans – this collection is a subtle capsule of soft muted tones
The Quenching Mineral Mask is specifically for dry, sensitive skin that lacks moisture and radiance. Infused with mineralizing thermal water, it gives the skin a hydration boost while reinforcing the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The Pore Purifying Clay Mask is for oily sin with pores that block easily, using clay to absorb impurities and excess seabum.
that is both stylish and functional. Five key themes underpin the collection; Urban Survivalist, Ashbury Book Club, Downtown, Tundra and Bolivian Pass. Urban Survivalist borrows from the sports luxe aesthetic of the likes of Alexander Wang – comfort is combined with style as bomber jackets and joggers form the base for the look.
Cap €4, T-shirt €12, Jumper €14,
Hat €3, T-shirt 10, Jumper €13,
Bag €12, Trousers €16
Jeans €22
Downtown is a collision of decades, merging a 70’s palette with relaxed 90’s shapes, while Tundra is an ode the great outdoors. Jackets and coats for this story are made functional with padding, hoods and straps. Bolivian Pass has a warm palette and focuses on denim and Ashbury Book Club provides a hint of preppyness.
The Double Glow Peel Mask gets rid of dead skin with its gentle exfoliating properties and plant extracts to tackle dry patches.
Coat €50, Shirt €17, T-shirt €6,
Each pot costs €18 and is available at Vichy counters in pharmacies nationwide.
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Jeans €13,
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Shoes €16
Hoody €10, Shoes €16
Jacket €40, Trousers €19, Shirt €17, T-shirt €10
Jacket €28, Shirt €9, T-shirt €8
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BITESIZEDNEWS Nigeria still top of Irish fish importers Over 49,000 tonnes of fish were exported from Ireland in 2015 to third world countries according to new figures released by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). Nigeria remains the highest impor ter, accounting for 46 per cent of Irish fishing exports, followed by China and the African countries of Cameroon, Ghana and Benin. Surprisingly, exports to third world countries decreased overall during 2015 compared with the 2014 figures (50,068 tonnes), but some markets continued to thrive including leading importers Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Benin who maintained an increase in their volume of imports. Mackerel, horse mackerel, blue whiting, herring, whelk and crab remain the preferred products with herring, whelk and crab all recording a year on year increase. Commenting on the figures, Susan Steele, chair of SFPA said: “Export markets in the EU and third world countries are vital to the realisation of the Government’s vision for Ireland’s seafood industry, as set out in Foodwise 2025. “Robust confidence in the quality and safety of Irish seafood is of critical importance to the maintenance of existing markets and to the expansion of the growing collection of third world markets.”
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Whipping up pasta magic for charity aishling kennedy
A new cookbook called Pasta Magic has hit shelves and all the proceeds of the book will go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation Ireland. The founders of the pasta company Leaves Pure Food, Nico and Sabine, came up with the idea for the cookbook that features recipes and also a childhood wish or dream from some of Ireland’s most famous celebrity chefs, broadcasters, journalists, business and opinion leaders.
TV pundit and author Brent Pope was among those who shared their favourite pasta recipes. Picture: Andres Poveda
A savoury treat to enjoy on those summer afternoons THIS week, we have the perfect treat for a summer afternoon Chive and Lemon on Guinness Bread.
with Guinness and milk. Mix
Guinness Bread Recipe
Lemon & Chive Butter
• 250g white flour
• 200g softened salted butter
• 60g strong flour
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp br soda
• Six chives finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• Two twists of cracked black
• 30g pinhead oatmeal
pepper
with all dry goods, put in a greased tin and cook at 150o C for 75mins
• 1 tsp brown sugar • 30g wheat bran
Method
• 4 tbsp treacle
Place the butter and lemon
• 30g butter
juice in a bowl and mash
• 100ml Guinness
together, add the pepper, finish
• 200ml milk
with the chives and spread on bread straight away or can
Method
keep in the fridge for about one
Melt butter and treacle. Mix
week.
The recipe for the chive and lemon on Guinness bread is taken from the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club’s indulgent Summer Afternoon Tea Menu. The menu is available in the Park Restaurant between 2pm to 5pm daily and the Summer Afternoon Tea will be served up on a threetier stand with each item of food placed on a bed of faux grass. Savoury items on the menu include tomato and wild garlic bruschetta and poached salmon, chive and lemon on Guinness bread, and plenty of scones, sponges and truffles. T here are three menu options starting from €21 per person to €32 per person with a €3 supplement charged on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. To book a table call (01) 6406363.
Contributions The cookbook features a total of 22 pasta
recipes by leading chefs including Kevin Dundon, Rachel Allen, Neven Maguire, and Donal Skehan as well as contributions from Brent Pope, Lucy Kennedy, Ken Doherty, Peter Devlin and many more. Make-A-Wish chief executive Susan O ’ D w y e r s a i d : “A t Make-A-Wish Ireland we believe that it takes more than medicine to help children and their families to heal. “Thanks to initiatives such as the publication of Pasta Magic, we will be able to grant more wishes in 2016.” Pasta Magic (€5.99) i s av a i l a b l e t o b u y in SuperValu stores nationwide.
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CINEMA
ReelReviews
The conjuring 2 Ghostly and ghastly
BRITAIN’S most famous poltergeist case, the Enfield Haunting, gets a Hollywood treatment in The Conjuring 2 (Cert 15A, 134 mins). Director James Wan delivers a spookily effective tale, as an American ghostbusting duo, of sorts, head to an ordinary London home in the 1970s to check out a poltergeist. It soon becomes clear that the ghost is very real, and really horrible ...
ab fab
Still staggering along LIKE the older, sillier, better, Britisher version of Sex and the City, Absolutely Fabulous (Cert 15A, 91 mins) comes wandering into cinemas, bottle of bolly in one hand, an okayish script in the other. Patsy and Eddy do their thing in their first film, with Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders gamely bringing their shtick to the big screen. It’s fine, though one that fans will enjoy more.
independence day: Resurgence This sequel ain’t equal
WHEN aliens return to destroy the world in Independence Da: Resurgence (Cert 12A, 120 mins), people all around the world unite ... to criticise the film, which has been roundly panned as an inferior sequel to the muchloved sci-fi classic. Jeff Goldblum adds a dash of wit and warmth, but even he can’t rescue this turkey.
Despite its increasingly convoluted plot, there’s no denying the great on-screen chemistry between Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson
central intelligence: an unlikely but likeable bromance
Film’s Hart has clever pairing ABSOLUTELY Fabulous: The Movie may seem the obvious choice this week if you are looking for a feel-good hit of buddymovie comedy, but the odd couple pairing of Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are also winning cinemagoers over in Central Intelligence. Two decades on from his high school graduation, Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart) is adjusting to a life where things did not work out as planned. Enigmatic, athletic, and unequivocally voted as the Most Likely to Succeed, Calvin was a standout amongst his peers, but somehow lost his mojo along the way. His wife, Maggie (Danielle Nicolet) may still believe in him, but Calvin is ground down and disillusioned by his career in accountancy.
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A 20th anniversary class reunion finds Calvin back in touch with his former schoolmate, Bob Stone (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), whose journey since high school has taken him on an opposite trajectory. Once the victim of bullies, and seemingly destined for an uneventful life, Bob has transformed into a crime-fighting Adonis who claims to work undercover with the CIA. “I just did one thing to change,” he confides to the awestruck Calvin. “I worked out for six hours a day, every day, for the past
20 years”. Bob brings all manner of chaos into Calvin’s life as he insists that only Calvin’s unique actuarial skills can help him stop some illicit deal that threatens the free world. In case you are in any doubt about the kind of comedy prevalent in Central Intelligence, the film’s tagline – Saving the world requires a little Hart and a big Johnson – should make it clear. The humour may be aimed low, but you cannot deny its masterful precision. Much of what works about Central Intelligence rests on the on-screen buzz between its two stars. Hart’s on-stage comedy success hasn’t always translated well into film, but here it works a charm – the frustrated observational patter as Calvin
finds himself led into deeper and deeper water clearly has its roots in Hart’s stand-up routines, but it works especially well contrasted against the larger-than-life performance of Johnson. And, while Johnson has struggled to find the right roles, this time he finally nailed it – overplaying Bob as a goofy, idiotic lug with a penchant for unicorns, Johnson has a remarkably charming side that only shines in contrast to Hart. The great chemistry is kept alive through a rapid pacing from Dodgeball director Rawson Marshall Thurber. The story thrums along quite
nicely for the first 45 minutes or so, revealing some plot twists that keep us guessing as to Bob’s true intentions. There’s good support from Amy Ryan, who plays a CIA agent who is tracking Bob, and some cameos from Jason Bateman and Aaron Paul. As the latter half of the film descends into near nonsense, you will probably lose much interest in who may be double-crossing who and for what reason, but will
be happy to see the plot eked out just to get a little more of the great c h e m i s t r y b e t we e n Johnson and Hart. Yo u ’ l l f i n d s u c h moments, but by the end things have turned too outlandish and you get the impression that even a tighter edit could not have tidied up a slightly hackneyed finish. Regardless, Central Intelligence is a fine summer comedy that delivers a lot more than it might seem at first glance, and brings out two great performances from its stars.
Verdict: 6/10
The Rock as you’ve never seen him before – or at least, as an overweight younger version of himself as Bob Stone in this breezy summer comedy
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nissan: THE BASIC AND UPGRADED MODELS ARE BOTH ATTRACTIVE BUYS
The sleek Pulsar is an impressive family car dave phillips
MUCH of the rejuvenation seen in Nissan has been brought about through the brand’s focus on its successful Qashqai. The crossover model has proved to be wildly popular, particularly in Ireland and the UK, where for the past decade it has effectively become the go-to model for new buyers. However, the crossover appeal is not for everybody and Nissan’s new Pulsar has been introduced in the hopes of making a dent in the midsized hatchback market – no easy feat when you’re stepping up against firm contenders such as the VW Golf, Ford Focus, and Opel Astra. Positioned towards the more cost-effective end of the scale, the Pulsar starts out from €20,995 and aims to offer some practical performance and sensible value. The Pulsar comes with a choice between a 1.2 litre petrol, and a 1.5 litre diesel engine. The former gives a smidgen more performance, while the latter gives slightly cheaper road tax and lower fuel consump-
tion overall. It costs around €2,000 extra to go for the diesel build, and when you factor in fuel costs over the life of the car, this seems to make a lot of sense. On the outside, the Pulsar goes for a sleek and sturdy look that mirrors its practical nature. This isn’t the kind of car that will turn a lot of heads, but there are some nice touches, such as the mesh grill and subtle rear spoiler that add a bit of personality. There are three trim levels available, with the top-level coming with a set of 17” alloys along with chrome window surrounds that also help to keep things looking fresh.
Spacious Inside, the Pulsar is spacious and well-laid out – the dash is clean and uncluttered, though a mix of hard and soft plastic feels slightly out of kilter with the rest of the trim. The model we tested came with the premium SVE trim, which is around €5,000 on from the base price, with a lot of those upgrades coming in the form of interior technology.
There’s keyless entry, and a one-touch start, and the Connect 2 system – the one-stop infotainment system that you can find on most of Nissan’s range. As well as providing intuitive sat-nav, the system also hooks up to your phone to handle your calls and can even sync with your Facebook account to provide you with ongoing social media updates while you drive, in case that floats your boat. More importantly, the 7” display provides a feed for the rear camera, and can also provide a bird’seye view of the car by patching together pictures taken from each side. There is a lot of safety tech that comes in on this trim as well, including blind spot warnings, moving object detection, and lane departure warnings. All in all, the Pulsar may not be Nissan’s most exciting offering, but it is a solid and pragmatic family car, although you’ll need to upgrade to get some of its best features, and only time will tell whether it holds its own against some of the sector’s more established models.
The Pulsar goes for a sleek and sturdy look that mirrors its practical nature
The Pulsar is spacious and well-laid out – the dash is clean and uncluttered
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High quality shortlist nominated for award THE maiden New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month award nominees saw a string of high quality players put forward for the gong. Clontarf’s Sarah McCaffrey, St Brigid’s Elaine Kelly, Foxrock Cabinteely’s Amy Connolly and Na Fianna’s Orla Egan all drew top plaudits for their performances in the group stages of the Dublin club championships to be in the frame. McCaffrey has been among the driving forces for Clontarf in their initial run of three wins in the intermediate championship, powering to high scoring wins over Skerrier Harps, Clann Mhuire and St Margaret’s. She has shown tremendous ability to break past players with speed and skill, create and take scores and generally influence the outcome of games. Former Dublin corner-forward Kelly, above, has been one of St Brigid’s guiding lights in Group 2 of the senior championship, not just in June but since the start of the campaign. One club mate said “her commitment to the team is an example to the younger players on the team and a driving force everyone else.” She helped her side finish second in their group to reach the knock-out stages thanks to a 3-14 to no score win over Parnell’s. Foxrock Cabinteely topped that pool with Amy Connolly their star woman in a 6-18 to 1-12 success.
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Monthly honour for fired up Flanagan sport@dublingazette.com
B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s sharp-shooter Emily Flanagan was named the first winner of the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month award. T h e 18 - y e a r - o l d received the June award for a stellar performance in her club’s senior championship win over Fingallians last week, netting twice in the latter stages. Those goals capped a victory as well as a fine all-round performance, breaking for ward at pace with aggression and determination. Before her intervention, Boden trailed with 13 minutes to go but ended up running out nine point winners. Just four days later, she was in action again for the Dublin minors, this time in a more defensive role as the county won
the Leinster title. Club manager Claire Butterly, a former AllIreland club champion with Boden, has taken the reins this season and has been really impressed with her young charge, a product of St Colmcille’s Primar y School and Loreto, Beaufort, who she says is improving quickly. “Emily is obviously a very talented young player and she plays with a great deal of maturity,” Butterly told GazetteSport. “We’ve been really impressed with her understanding of the wider game and what she contributes to the team; it’s remarkable for such a young player.” Flanagan’s performance against Fingallians certainly caught the eye, not least from the watching Dublin senior manager Greg McGonigle
Ballyboden St Enda’s Emily Flanagan
who said that he would certainly be keeping tabs on her progress “when she becomes available to me!” Butterly added about her showing: “She had a wonderful second half; it really was a standout performance. But Emily’s playing with a lot of confidence and has been working hard and performing consistently at this level throughout the championship.” As for Boden, themselves, the club has swept to three wins from three in the senior champion-
ship and are looking good for the playoffs. Butterly is among a number of former players from their All-Ireland winning side in 2004 and 2005 like Fiona Corcoran and Aisling Farrelly who are now on the management team. And Butterly says the side are “pleased with how things are coming along”. “It’s a new set up and the players have been really open to the new personnel and new ways of doing things,” she said.
“Time will tell how the season progresses but the girls are enjoying each other and getting a lot out of their football at the moment, and that’s a great place to be.” They complete their group phase on July 13 against Thomas Davis with a win ensuring they top Group 1. ** To nominate someone deserving of the July Player of the Month award, contact us at sport@dublingazette.com with their name, club and a couple of lines about why you feel they should be up for the honour!
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Sure-footed Cian not fluting around Kilmacud Crokes star rejects suggestions Dublin are going through the motions in Leinster championship as final date with Westmeath on July 17 in Croke Prak comes into view karl graham
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DUBLIN defender Cian O’Sullivan has denied suggestions made by Pat Spillane on The Sunday Game that the All-Ireland champions are “fluting around at the moment”. Spillane made the comments after Dublin’s comfortable 10-point win over Meath in their Leinster semi-final – a result that saw them criticised in some quarters for not being more ruthless rather than celebrated for another emphatic win. “I suppose the first half was quite a good half of football I’d say from a spectators’ perspective, it was a close game. I felt the intensity out there,” he said in the wake of the tie. “In the second half, the
game seemed to go down a couple of paces and it was quite a flat performance from probably both sets of teams. I know we ended up winning by 10 points but, from our perspective, the aim was just to win and to get to a Leinster final and we achieved that.” The level of criticism aimed at the team shows just how far they have separated themselves from the Leinster pack. Indeed, there was a time when any win over Meath would have been celebrated almost as jubilantly as that historic win over Kerry. “It’s funny how these things ebb and flow, teams go through patches of good and bad times. I remember my first year in the Dublin team we got to an All-Ireland quarter
final against Kerry. “We got beaten by 17 points. That was in 2009 and two years later we were lifting Sam. In such a short space of time things changed and it’s something we are conscious of in the Dublin team,” O’Sullivan explained. Dublin will have to be at their best once more if Jim Gavin is going to become the first manager of the county to win back-to-back All-Ireland titles, but winning Leinster tends to prove a lot less of a challenge. This has led many pundits to claim that Dublin will continue to win the provincial title regardless of the teams they face, but Kilmacud Crokes man O’Sullivan explains how the players put this kind of talk out of their
Dublin star Cian O’Sullivan was speaking at the launch of deodorant brand Sure becoming the GAA’s first official statistics partner. Picture: Kevin Goss-Ross
minds. “That is not something Dublin players concern themselves with or worry about. Our aim going out every year is to be the best football team we can be and to get to an All-Ireland final, and if we can get there, to win it.” All-Ireland season
absence of full-back Rory O’Carroll but O’Sullivan believes they can cope without the All-Star. “Any of the guys who have been playing in our full-back line to date have all been well capable and very good players. The direct ball and the high ball is always a threat
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‘We got beaten by 17 points. Two years later, we were lifting Sam.’ - Dublin defender Cian O’Sullivan
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generally sees the papers plastered day after day with talk of whether anybody will be good enough to halt the Dublin juggernaut. Handling the expectation and hype is another animal that has changed from being perennial under-achievers to now being the side teams try to shoot down. “There are some guys that can deal with it easily and some guys that can’t. I suppose it’s about knowing whether you’re a guy who can read the papers and subsequently shut that all that stuff out. Everyone is different; it’s about realising what works for you,” said O’Sullivan. Lately, a lot of this talk has been about Dublin’s supposed vulnerability under the high ball, particularly with the
with or without Rory in the full-back line. It is always something we try to do and other teams try to do. It can be a dangerous play so it is something we are constantly working on.” Dublin’s win over Meath was their 17th in succession in the Leinster Championship and sees them through to their 11th provincial title in the last 12 years. Understandably, O’Sullivan is enjoying lining out for the Dubs but knows that winning won’t always come so easy. “It’s a great time to be playing football with Dublin but we’re conscious that it won’t last forever.” The Leinster final will take place at Croke Park against Westmeath on July 17 at 4pm.
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Sundrive sees Irish shine at track international THE HOME crowd’s appetite for success was sated at the Dublin Track Cycling International at Sundrive as Ireland landed two gold medals, three silver and a bronze last weekend. The event is one of the main events on the Irish cycling calendar and the home crowd boosted riders from across the island as they took on world class riders from across Europe. In the individual pursuit, track newcomers Eileen Burns and Marc Potts impressed with gold and silver respectively in the race against the clock. Josie Knight came agonisingly close to a win in the women’s omnium while Eimear Moran stormed to victory in the women’s Keirin. Sprint specialist Eoin Mullen powered through the weekend to win silver in the sprint and bronze in the men’s Keirin. The results in the individual pursuit were particularly impressive with Burns and Potts only recently turning their attention to track racing. Burns has been making her mark in Irish racing in time trialling, with this weekend being her first foray into track racing: “This is my first time competing on the track, and the first time doing a full pursuit. This morning was the first time I ever used a start gate.” Potts has spent the winter training on the track, and was pleased to get a medal “I’m fairly new to the track stuff so it was good to get a medal. In Portugal, a few weeks ago, I came fourth and just missed out on a medal.” Another rider who has been focusing on the track over the winter is former rower Eimear Moran. Moran switched her attention to the track last summer, winning multiple national titles across the board. Moran won the Keirin in a straight final, enjoying this sprint event in particular saying “it’s great from the point of view that you are left off at speed, so that’s the bit I love because it is just flat out then. You build and build and build and then it’s flat out.” This was the fourth year that Ireland has hosted the Dublin Track Cycling International, and it benefits significantly from the support of Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership.
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Streimikyte, McKee and Comerford’s Road to Rio SWORDS’ Greta Streimikyte and Carl McKee along with Howth’s Orla Comerford have been confirmed in the Irish Paralympic team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games which will take place from September 7 to 18. Streimikyte will competed the in T13 1,500m race following a superb debut last month in the European championships, winning the bronze medal. Comerford is another athlete and will run in the 100m sprint in the T13 category. McKee, meanwhile, is part of the soccer team with all three taking part in their first Paralympics. The team of 44 athletes, who will compete across nine different sports at the Games in Rio, includes three reigning world champions – in athletics and cycling – and two defending Paralympic champions, Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop, who will be aiming to defend their titles in the 100m (T13) and 1,500m (T37) respectively. Also featuring for athletics is London 2012 bronze medallist and World Championship silver medallist Orla Barry, who will be joined by World Championship silver medallist and world record holder, Noelle Lenihan along with European record holder Niamh McCarthy - both of whom will feature at a Paralympic Games for the first time. Meanwhile in swimming, Dubliner Ellen Keane will be attending her third Paralympic Games at the age of 21, while James Scully will be returning for his second Games. For the first time ever, Ireland will compete in canoeing at the Paralympic Games and it is also hoped that there will be Irish athletes representing their country in paratriathlon, with the qualification window for this sport scheduled to close later in July. Chef de Mission for the Irish Team, Denis Toomey, commented: “Team announcement day is a major milestone on Paralympic Ireland’s road to Rio. “As Chef de Mission, it has been both an honour and a privilege to be tasked with telling the nation who the lucky athletes are and I certainly look forward to leading them all to Rio for the Games.”
The Island’s Gertie McMullen with the Irish Senior Women’s Close title; Forrest Little’s Julie McCarthy
Gertie Closes out senior win sport@dublingazette.com
GERTIE McMullen, from The Island, retained the Irish Senior Women’s Close title after a 2&1 win over East Berkshire’s Laura Webb, winning out in a tight match between both competitors. McMullen always had the edge, before closing out the match on the 17th hole with a 25-foot birdie putt. McMullen saw off her semi-final opponent Margaret McAuliffe (Ballybunion) on the 14th on the morning of the final, as did Webb against her fellow semi-finalist Maria O’Reilly (Headfort).
Earlier in the week, the 2015 champion made a solid start to her defence of the title, after recording rounds of 71 and 77 to emerge as the leading qualifier, She opened with a birdie three before dropping shots on the 5th, 8th and 10th holes, which placed her at level pegging with fellow competitors. However, a run of birdies on the 11th, 12th, 14th and 18th saw her four under through the last eight to finish with an impressive 71 (-2). She led the field by three from closest competitors. A day later, she was
cool hand fionn North County and Rush boys get Irish call-ups north County’s Fionn Hand, pictured,
and Rush’s Stephen Doheny have both been named in the Irish Under-18 cricket squad for their upcoming series of matches against Scotland at Drummond and Bready between July 25 and 29. Rush’s Neil Rock, meanwhile, will captain the Irish Under-15s against Scotland. He is in the panel along with The Hills’ Harry Archer and Balbriggan’s Cian Nulty.
four clear of in-form Mary Sheehy (Tralee). Sheehy made birdies on the 9th and 16th while McMullen finished in style, carding an eagle three on the 18th. It put her into the championship stages as the top seed. She beat Mallow’s Mary Dowling one up in the first round of matchplay before beating Donabate’s Pat Doran in the quarter-final by the same margin. Doran had impressed in her first round of the championship with a 5&4 success against Royal Portrush’s Helen Jones and pushed McMullen all the way in
their quarter-final battle. Elsewhere, the Irish Girls’ Close Championship will be contested at Kilkenny Golf Club between a group of Under-18 competitors from around the island of Ireland with Forrest Little’s Julie McCarthy among the front-runners. There is a strong field of 65 elite and up and coming players registered for the championship, including McCarthy Killarney’s Valerie Clancy and Mairead Martin, Rachel Thompson (Cork) and Lurgan’s Niamh McSherry, all of whom have been select-
ed to represent Ireland at the Girls’ European Team Championships this week in Norway. Competitors play 36 holes stroke play on Wednesday with the top 32 players qualifying for the championship match play flight. The first round losers in the championship with contest the plate while the non-qualifiers will play stableford competitions on days 2 and 3. Kilkenny has been host to ILGU tournaments in the past, as it held the Girls’ Interprovincial matches in 2006 and a number of other ILGU district events.
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mark of respect
Sylvester’s and Foxrock tribute to Michael Walsh
Club Noticeboard FINGALLIANS
st sylvester’s and Foxrock Cabinteely
take in an emotional minute’s silence in memory of Michael Walsh before their senior championship match this week. Walsh was a former vice president of the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Association and held several positions on the executive committee while also playing a major role in raising funds for the County Board. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com
football: flanagan’s final quarter goals key
RACE Day: The club would like to thank
part in hurling school on Monday and
Sharon, Teresa, Carl, Derek, Gary and
Wednesday night. This hurling school
their team of helpers who very suc-
is open to all players who play U-7,
cessfully organised a great race day in
8, 9 and 10s. The venue for the hurl-
Bellewstown on Saturday. Please check
ing school is the Holywell pitch every
out our Facebook page for a picture
Monday and Wednesday evening from
diary of the day.
6.30 to 7.30pm. This is a great avenue
Summer Camps: (late applicants are
for young kids to keep practising their
most welcome) This week the first foot-
hurling skills throughout the summer
ball camp starts. The following week,
months so we can improve for next
hurling is July 11 to 15; advanced hurl-
year. It will take place throughout July
ing – July 26 to 29; advanced football
and August.
– August 2 to 5; and Kellogg’s Cul Camp – August 15 to 19.
U-8s and Opel: Go raibh maith agat to Windsor Opel Airside on their sponsor-
After defeat in the senior football
ship of our U-8 squad of 65 players. The
championship on Wednesday evening,
squad were presented with their new
our ladies have a must win game v Kil-
kit of Saturday afternoon by Justin
macud Crokes on July 13 (further info
O’Mara at their Airside showroom.
to follow). Well done to our girls, Shannon Murtagh and Dearbhla Snow who played on
For the month of July and August, the club bar will open at 2pm on a Saturday.
the Dublin minor team who beat West-
Last week’s lotto numbers were 1, 10,
meath 1- 9 to 0-4 on Sunday afternoon
17, 28 and 35. We had no winner. The jack-
in Clane. The senior ladies (with Emer,
pot on Tuesday evening will be €3,451.
Sinead and Fiona) will also play West-
Fingallians extends deepest sympa-
meath in the Leinster Final on July 10 in
thy to the family of John Kearns from
O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.
our juvenile section. Ar dheis De go
Well done to all participants taking
raibh a hAnam dilis.
ST FINIAN’S Fingallians’ Fiona Hudson scored two points in her side’s senior championship tie with Ballyboden St Enda’s
Boden’s late treble stun Fins’ SFC hopes
dublin sfc group 1 Fingallians 0-7 Ballyboden St Enda’s 3-7 stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com
A TRIO of late goals saw Fingallians’ chances of reaching the semi-finals of the New Ireland Assurance Dublin ladies senior championship take a major dent at the hands of Ballyboden St Enda’s. The deceptively onesided scoreline, though, looked highly unlikely in the 47th minute as Niamh Rickard kicked Fingallians into a two-point lead. Boden replied with a 3-3 salvo to just one point in reply to stun the crowd
at Lawless Memorial Park. It was a remarkably open finish to a gritty, battling tie with few quarters given with space at a premium and heavy collisions a plenty. Indeed, the first half saw Boden knocking at the door but finding it tough to break through the Fins’ packed defence. Simmone Reilly clipped an early free while Maria McGrath weighed in with another from a rare clean sight of goal. Rickard countered with a free – the first of her four points – but Boden tacked on further efforts from Ciara Ruddy and Maria Hoey to lead 0-4 to 0-1 at
the break. It owed much to Fins’ scramble defence as well as a brilliant diving save from Emer ni Eafa from Emily Flanagan. Aided by Deirdre Lawless’s sin-binning around the break, however, Fingallians started to make inroads into the lead with Rickard scoring three of the next five scores. Fiona Hudson, in an elevated position, drove over the bar too as the Swords side moved into a 0-6 to 0-4 lead with five consecutive scores. But there, the momentum ended abruptly. Reilly swooped to strike the opening goal with 13
minutes of normal time left, albeit via a heavy deflection that left ni Eafa powerless. Hoey, Flanagan and Sinead Burke’s hard-running from right wing-back started to cause havoc. Flanagan’s first goal put daylight between the teams, dodging away from ni Eafa to strike home, a goal Fins’ contested after an umpire suggested the ball had cleared the endline in the build-up. Points from Lawless and McGrath strengthened their position before Flanagan chipped into the top corner from a spectacular move to complete the rout.
TIME to book those summer camp
in a powerful team performance to win
places. The Kellogg’s Cul Camp is on
their Junior C Championship midweek
this week and two further camps are
tie against Craobh Chiarain.
planned for August 16-19 and August 23-26. Places can be booked by download-
The lotto jackpot was €1,900 this week and the numbers drawn were 4, 11, 15 and 20.
ing the camp form from our website,
There was no winner of the jackpot.
www.stfinians.com, or by registering
The €25 lucky dip winners were Tony
through the website homepage.
Clarke, Sean O’Neill, Noeleen Lawlor,
Performance of the week must go to our Adult Ladies Football side who put
Rosaleen/Patrick and Alison. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,000.
skerries harps THE ladies footballers, sponsored
Summer camps dates: multi-sports
by Ollie’s Place, recorded a five point
camp – July 18-22; nursery camp – July
win against Ballinteer St John’s in the
25-28; Cul camp – August 8-12. The cost
intermediate championship.
per camp is €55 for one child, €50 for a
Well done to our U-16 footballers on
second child from the same family and
their victory over Lucan and to the
€45 for additional family members
U-13 Division 1 footballers who, thanks
thereafter. Contact Stephen Fitzger-
to a strong second half performance,
ald GPO at 085 1559546 for more details
defeated Kilmacud by nine points.
and bookings.
The U-16 camogie team also defeat-
The Skerries Harps Golf Classic is
ed Naomh Brid in their midweek fix-
now on Friday, July 29 (Bank Holiday
ture. Well done also to the Gaelic for
Weekend) at Hollywood Lakes GC. It is
Mothers and Others who took part in
four-person team event; new teams
the Leinster Blitz on Saturday in Ath-
very welcome.
lone. Congratulations to Aidan Cole-
Teams cost €200 and includes golf
man and Naoise Gilmore who lined out
and a four-course meal. Time sheet
for the Dublin U-14 footballers vs Louth
open from 10am to 2pm. Contact Cian
on Saturday, July 2.
on 086 0709792 or Paul on 085 1740474.
For all fixtures, up to date news and
Presentation of prizes and live music
information, see skerriesharps.ie and
from 10pm in the Harps clubhouse.
our Facebook page.
Please support this event.
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Dublin ladies footballers, from left to right, Olwen Carey, Sinead Goldrick, Sinead Finnegan, Siobhan Woods, Noelle Healy and Niamh McEvoy. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com
Finnegan and Dubs in the Pink Fingallians star on the road to five in a row as Dublin ladies take on the Lake County in O’Moore Park, insisting the side take nothing for granted
stephen findlater
sport@dublingazette.com
FINGALLIANS’ Sinead Finnegan says that Dublin’s 4-12 to 1-4 thrashing of Westmeath will have little bearing on Sunday’s Leinster ladies football final when the two sides meet again at O’Moore Park at 4pm. The Swords woman is looking to land a fifth successive provincial title and her side will be overwhelming favourites but she says that Dublin will need to be on their game to continue their run. Speaking at a press night in Parnell Park on Monday evening – where Dublin announced their partnership with children’s cancer charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie – that her side picked up plenty of things from their initial tie with
Westmeath but know this tie will be a different proposition. “We have played Westmeath already this year and know what to expect,” she said. “They are a really physical, fit, fast team so we will expect much the same again on Sunday. “We have loads of things to learn from every match that we play. That day in particular, our handling was very poor so that’s something we have been specifically working from. “There was a period when they were down a player for a 10-minute sin-binning. That’s probably where we took advantage. I wouldn’t take too much from that day, though. “It was very wet and they did go a player down. They have some really strong players and some who play their club football in Dublin who we would know well so we are expecting a very
tough encounter.” She added that the pursuit of winning five ina-row is something her side are looking to put to the back of their mind. “It’s not what we put an emphasis on. We don’t want to put a focus or an extra pressure on ourselves to say we have to go out and win this match to win five in a row. There is a chance there will be more people there but, at the end of the day, it is just another game.” Dublin manager, Gregory McGonigle, meanwhile, says that Leinster has missed a big opportunity to promote ladies football but insists this will not have a major impact on his Dublin side. Over 1,700 signed a petition to request the tie be pushed back a week later and put on the Croke Park bill where Dublin and Westmeath
will also meet in the Leinster men’s senior football final. And McGonigle says that is a lost chance, especially when these kind of moves have been commonplace in other province. “Coming from Derry and having managed in Ulster, it’s not the first time that they have done it [put the two games together],” he told GazetteSport. “Monaghan ladies played Armagh in front of Monaghan’s men in Healy Park in 2011; we also played in front of Donegal and Tyrone when we met Tyrone in Ballybofey. “It seems to be a continuous thread. When Ulster GAA organise their championship, they do it as a combined unit of ladies’ football, camogie, hurling and football. As much as we knew it probably wouldn’t happen this year, it’s maybe something to force down the line.”