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Anti-social behaviour PROGRESS is being made in tackling anti-social behaviour at an area between two estates in Lucan.

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SPORT HURLING:

Ballyboden St Enda’s leading the charge.

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MAKING THE CUT

Men and Women’s Captains Joan Moore, Mary Grogan, Frank McGrath and Michael Kennedy cut the ribbon on their refurbished clubhouse at Stackstown Golf Club. See full gallery on P6 Picture: Rose Comiskey

Community rallies to help house fire victims MARK O’BRIEN

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KIND-HEARTED neighbours have raised almost €4,000 for two families whose homes were destroyed in an alleged arson attack in Tallaght last week.

Firefighters from Tallaght, Dolphin’s Barn and Donnybrook stations attended the blaze at Heatherview Lawn in Aylesbury on Friday morning.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the two families have been forced to move from their homes for the foreseeable future due to the extensive damage. Following the fire, neighbours set up a Go Fund Me page, which has seen donations totalling €3,770 so far.

A man in his 20s was arrested by gardai and appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice this FULL STORY ON PAGE 2 week.

Dublin Bus overhaul CONCERNS have been raised that local residents will miss out on the public consultation process for the National Transport Authority’s overhaul of the Dublin Bus network.

BusConnects recently announced a number of information sessions would take place across Dublin, allowing people to voice their opinions on the proposed new service.

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MAN IN 20S WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO FIRE

Funds raised to help victims of house fire

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Seantor Neale Richmond, Cllr. Emer Higgins, Grainne Behan and Michael Skingley of Capital Switchgear

Local company gets three ISO certificates

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KIND-HEARTED neighbours have raised almost €4,000 for two families whose homes were destroyed in an alleged arson attack in Tallaght last week.

Firefighters from Tallaght, Dolphin’s Barn and Donnybrook stations attended the blaze at Heatherview Lawn in Aylesbury on Friday morning.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the two families have been forced to move from their

The house gutted by a fire in Aylesbury, Tallaght. Picture: Dublin Fire Brigade

homes for the foreseeable future.

After the fire, neighbours set up a Go Fund Me page, which has seen donations

totalling €3,770 so far.

A statement on the page says: “With the permission of the families involved in the house fire

we are raising funds for the impacted families. The damage to both homes is extensive, with decades of belongings and memories gone.

“Both families have to move out. The repair work will take many, many months to complete.

“Thanks to everyone who has donated immediate essentials of clothes etc, we want to raise a fund to allow the families begin to gather what they need to rebuild their lives and homes.”

Locals have been quick to offer their support, with one comment of “Heatherview United” summing up the fantastic community spirit on show.

Another donor expressed relief that no one was hurt, saying: “Glad everyone is ok, so sad seeing both houses destroyed. Always here for you.”

A man in his 20s was arrested by gardai in connection with the fire and was detained at Tallaght garda station.

The arrested man was charged in relation to the incident and appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday morning at 10.30am.

He was then remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison and was to appear again before the courts on Tuesday morning.

SENATOR Neale Richmond joined Cllr Emer Higgins on her home turf in Rathcoole to present three ISO certificates to a local company based in Greenogue.

Capital Switchgear employ 34 people in Rathcoole where they design and manufacture industrial and commercial low voltage switchgear, motor control centres and power factor correction equipment.

The company is now formally certified to ISO 9001:1015 Quality, ISO14001:2015 Environmental, OHSAS 18001( ISO 45001:2015) Health & Safety.

“Capital Switchgear is a super company expanding rapidly, providing many local opportunities whilst addressing the looming economic challenges Brexit presents,” said Senator Richmond.

“I was delighted to join with Cllr Emer Higgins to present Capital Switchgear with these important awards that will be vital to their continuing success.”

Tesco Liffey Valley backs food project TESCO in Liffey Valley have lent their support to FoodCloud for Clondalkin Helping Homeless.

The group provides food, tents and sleeping bags to people in the local area.

“The main need at the minute is families struggling foodwise and the generosity that has been in Clondalkin since I started CHH in 2014 continues,” said founder Cllr Francis Timmons.

“We get FoodCloud five nights in Tesco’s in Clondalkin, two nights in Dunne’s and two nights in Liffey Valley.

“The food is used to help families in need around Clondalkin. We have a very committed team of volunteers that go above and beyond to help people in need.”

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GRANTS

MARKING SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY

Trees to be symbol of hope in locality

Call to aid back to school costs FIANNA Fail TD John Curran has called on the Government to honour its commitment to increase capitation grants for primary and secondary schools.

Deputy Curran made the comments as families prepare themselves for an influx of school related bills as September approaches.

He said: “Back to school costs represent a major financial challenge for many families.

“Last year St Vincent de Paul revealed that a record number of parents made contact with them looking for assistance in meeting back to school costs.

“Parents are struggling to meet costs which are rising year on year.”

Harriers have a rare oul time at Run the Liberties LUCAN Harriers members were out in force last week for the Run the Liberties 4 Mile race. Around 27 of their athletes competed in the event, which raises money for St James’s Hospital and starts and finishes in Kilmainham Hospital taking in the sights of the Liberties such as St James’s Gate, Francis Street, The Coombe and Fatima.

First home for Lucan was Hilary McGee in 32.33 followed by Anita Hughes in 40.20 with Jim Dwyer first Lucan man home in 41.53. Pictured are - Jim Dwyer, Laura Gallagher and Patricia Hennessy.

THREE Trees of Hope will be planted in Clondalkin in September to mark World Suicide Awareness Day. The trees will be planted at Knockmitten, Quarryvale and Balgaddy Community Centre on Monday, September 10.

The events are being organised by local councillor Francis Timmons (Ind), who has previously helped to organise the planting of Trees of Hope in other parts of Clondalkin.

He said: “My plan was always to plant a forest of hope throughout Clondalkin, so we are now covering three other areas in Clondalkin. It is a chance to remember all our loved ones who have died of suicide.

“We have all been affected at some level by suicide in our community.

“I invite people to come along to one of the plantings and bring a picture of their loved one.”

Cllr Timmons said that he had issues with his own mental health in the past and stressed that people can overcome hard times with the right support.

“We need to keep the conversations going and send out a clear message that it is okay not to be okay,” he said.

“If you need help or someone to talk to, please talk to maybe a friend, a family member, a teacher, a guard, a priest or a service, anyone.

“But please do talk when you need. We need you in our community.

“You wouldn’t walk around with a broken leg so don’t walk around not feeling mentally well. Get

help talk to someone and share how you feel.”

Cllr Timmons also paid tribute to the Tree of Hope team for the work they put in.

“The Tree Of Hope team are amazing and I look forward to working with Noeleen Fulham and her team in planting three more Trees of Hope for our community,” he said.

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm, you should make contact immediately with one of the following: Phone or go to your local doctor, go to the A & E department of the nearest hospital, call 999.

Other services include The Samaritans (ph.

116123), Aware (ph. 1800 804848), Pieta House (ph.

1800 247247) and Childline (ph. 1800 666666).

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LUCAN: COUNCIL REMOVE WASTE AND DEBRIS FROM PATHWAYS

Progress made in tackling anti-social behaviour MARK O’BRIEN

PROGRESS is being made in tackling anti-social behaviour at an area between two estates in Lucan.

Residents have raised concerns about anti-social behaviour – including the lighting of fires – at the divide between Moy Glas and Castle Riada.

Cllr Liona O’Toole raised the issue in October at the Lucan Area Committee meeting of South Dublin County Council.

In her motion, Cllr O’Toole said: “For a long number of years anti-social behaviour and criminal activity has taken place at the divide (embankment) between two estates Moy Glas and Castle Riada, Lucan.

“Recently the area in Moy Glas has experienced continuous anti-social behaviour. Residents have reported these incidents to Lucan Garda which is being examined and monitored.”

The embankment had been earmarked to be part of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) “Walking and Cycling Scheme” but the NTA did not proceed with the plan as it did not meet its Project Appraisal Guidelines.

Since then, the area has been neglected, but efforts are now

being made to improve the area for residents.

Cllr O’Toole told Dublin Gazette: “I met with residents at an onsite meeting along with a member of Lucan Garda station in April (appx 27) from both estates, as I have raised the issue of the embankment since last year and over the weeks I have met with council management and discussed options.”

Waste Following the meetings, the council have removed waste and debris from the pathways.

“The council management have committed to putting in these measures in the interim to reduce the ongoing burning of hedges and trees and grass,” said Cllr O’Toole.

“Dublin Fire brigade have assisted in the fire issues and I spoke with them seeking advice on the fires and asked for a report on the number of call outs to date.

“I would like to thank the residents for contacting me and also for their efforts in working together with each other and I will continue to work on this matter until a long-term solution is sought for the area. Also thanks to council management and DFB.”

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Fianna Fail TD John Lahart

TD questions inconsistencies in qualifying criteria for social housing

Cllr Liona O’Toole at the newly-cleaned divide (embankment) between Moy Glas and Castle Riada

New SuperValu service making coins count DUBLIN-BASED startup Coindrum has recently launched its “cash for coins” service in partnership with SuperValu Clondalkin. SuperValu shoppers can now pour their coin stash into a Coindrum machine and get a voucher for cash, or credit to spend in-store.

William Hanley, owner of SuperValu in Clondalkin, said: “The machine is a dream. It works great, is very popular with our customers and almost all vouchers get spent in-store.”

People are notorious for hoarding coins, with an average coin jar of around €50 being the norm in an Irish household.

That’s over €100 million worth of cash in Ireland that is unused, mainly due to the inconvenience of counting and bagging coins for banks.

Coindrum founder Lukas Decker said: “We could not believe the amount of coins people deposit. It’s obvious that banks abandoned their customers need for coin services and we are delighted to fill that gap.

“Existing solutions use dated technology, overcharge customers and underpay their landlords. We are proud of our offering and are now rapidly expanding our network.”

FIANNA Fail TD John Lahart has called on Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to address an inconsistency with the qualifying criteria for social housing and the Rebuilding Ireland mortgage scheme.

At present the Working Family Payment is deemed to be income for the purposes of assessing eligibility for social housing.

However, families in receipt of this payment are not able to apply for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme as it is not available to those in receipt of social welfare payments.

Deputy Lahart said: “This situation is utterly absurd. Many families on lower incomes are unable to qualify for social housing as the assessment takes into account the Working Family Payment. However these families are still unable to make an application to the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme as it does not cater for those in receipt of social welfare payments.

“This means that many families are stuck in limbo as they are just outside the qualifying criteria for social housing yet they still cannot apply to the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme.”

In response to Deputy Lahart, Minister Murphy said the Social Housing Support Household Means Policy which was developed in 2011 is currently under review.

Local rollout of new Leaving Cert subjects COMPUTER Science will be introduced as a Leaving Cert subject in Adamstown Community College, Colaiste Bride in Clondalkin and Colaiste Phadraig in Lucan in the coming school year.

Leaving Cert students in Colaiste Bride will be given the option of studying Physical Education in September.

Welcoming the news, local TD Frances Fitzgerald said: “I am delighted that young people living locally will be some of the first secondary school pupils in the country to study these new subjects and I have no doubt they will be a popular choice amongst students.

“The Computer Science syllabus for the Leaving Cert will aim to give students a strong foundation in programming languages, digital design and computational thinking. The addition of Computer Science to the Leaving Cert programme is part of our ambition to make Ireland a STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leader among our European colleagues.

“I am very pleased that Physical Education is being introduced, I hope it will encourage young people to become more physically active and engage in sports.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Liz Donaldson and Ann Keeley

Kevin and Norma Byrne

Carmel and Ellie O’Mahony Joan Moore, Mary Grogan, Frank McGrath and Michael Kennedy cut the ribbon. Pictures: Rose Comiskey

The official opening of Stackstown Golf Club’s new clubhouse

Pat Comiskey, Declan Schutte and Larry O’Connor

Club chairman Declan O’Hanlon

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MALDRON

PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO HAVE SAY ON PROPOSALS

Family fun day at Newland’s Cross Hotel

Request made for more information sessions on Dublin Bus overhaul

THE Maldron Hotel Newland’s Cross is celebrating 22 years providing top class service for its many customers.

To celebrate 22 years in Dublin 22, they are holding a free Family Fun Day with fun guaranteed for all.

This all takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 August from 2pm to 6pm.

There will be treats for everyone, with free ice cream, food samples, giant games, a petting zoo and face painters in attendance.

MARK O’BRIEN

Labour candidates for Dublin Mid West chosen DAVID Eaton, Joanna Tuffy and Councillor Breeda Bonner have been selected as local election candidates for the Labour Party.

After the Selection Convention at Palmerstown Community Council, the candidates for the three wards in Dublin Mid West were chosen.

David was selected to run in the new Palmerstown Fonthill Electoral Area, Joanna in the Lucan Electoral Area and Cllr Breeda Bonner to run in the Clondalkin Electoral Area.

CONCERNS have been raised that local residents will miss out on the public consultation process for the National Transport Authority’s overhaul of the Dublin Bus network.

BusConnects recently announced a number of information sessions would take place across Dublin, allowing people to voice their opinions on the proposed new service.

But with only one information session happening at Liffey Valley on Friday, August 17, local TD John Curran has expressed concern that residents in Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Saggart, and Newcastle will miss out on their opportunity to have their say on the new service.

He said: “While this might appear to be a central meeting point for this area, it is however not that beneficial to the vast

majority of Lucan and Clondalkin residents.

“Furthermore, I am also concerned about residents in further outlying and remote areas such as Rathcoole, Saggart and Newcastle, residents in these areas would be better served by a more localised location for a future local information session.

A BusConnects spokesperson said there may be more events planned in September.

Deputy Curran said

TD John Curran (FF)

he was requesting that some of these sessions be held closer to Lucan and Clondalkin villages.

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The increase in capacity in recent years has lagged behind the increase in demand

“To this end, I have contacted the NTA’s BusConnects Section requesting that more localised locations in our villages are considered for future local information sessions,” he said.

“Local residents need to be informed as best as possible about these

changes and encouraged to have their say as much as possible.”

Deputy Curran had previously urged people to have their say on the proposed changes and expressed doubt as to w h e t h e r D ub l i n B us were capable of providing the services envisaged under the new plan.

“The increase in capacity in recent years has lagged behind the increase in demand,” he said.

“We need to ensure that the necessary resources are in place to allow Dublin Bus deliver a fully functioning service on the redesigned network.

“The plan itself acknowledges that for it to succeed, there must be key improvements to the existing transport network, including a new interchange at Liffey Valley and expansions at other interchanges, including those in Tallaght and Blanchardstown.”

Man slashed own artery while stabbing man in stomach A DUBLIN father-of-two who slashed an artery in his own hand while stabbing a man in the stomach will be sentenced later.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Ryan McLoughlin (22) followed injured party Scott Byrne over a dual carriageway and attacked him from behind with a knife.

Garda Paul McAuley said McLoughlin ran back across the road after the attack and met up with a group of his friends, who phoned emergency services after seeing him covered in blood.

Mr Byrne was in Tallaght Hospital receiving treatment for his stab wounds when he saw his assailant being wheeled in on a trolley with his injured hand.

McLoughlin, of Westpark Estate, Tallaght, pleaded guilty on his trial date to assaulting Mr Byrne causing him harm at Tallaght bypass on May 26, 2013.

His previous convictions include two drugs offences and road traffic matters.

Marie Torrens BL, prosecuting, told Judge Martina Baxter that there had been delays in the matter coming to court through “nobody’s fault”.

Gda McAuley said the injured party had been on a night out with friends and went off to get food by himself after leaving a night club in Tallaght. He encountered a group of youths, a scuffle ensued and he followed them a short

distance, believing one of them had taken his watch.

Mr Byrne left to return to his own friends, but McLoughlin followed him over the dual carriageway and stabbed him in the buttock and stomach. The garda said McLoughlin did “huge damage” to his own left hand in the attack.

Ms Torrens handed up a victim impact statement and medical report, which were not read out in court, to Judge Baxter.

Gda McAuley told Ms Torrens that McLoughlin’s answers about the incident during interview were “self serving”.

He agreed with Kieran Kelly BL, defending, that his client was 17 years old and intoxicated at the time.

The garda told Judge Baxter that McLoughlin led him to believe he was the injured party when he spoke to the youth on the night.

Gda McAuley said McLoughlin was “not forthcoming with any other information other than (saying) ‘I was stabbed’” and he didn’t say there was another person injured.

Judge Baxter remanded McLoughlin in custody until December when she will finalise the sentence. She ordered an updated psychological report and probation service report for that date.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Amy and Susan

Peggy and Bernie with special guest Mary Kennedy

Mick and Tom with Mary

Anne and Mary Kennedy

Open for business

T Tower Credit Union staff and management

OWER Credit Union Ltd (formerly Clondalkin Credit Union) opened their doors to the public for the first time, under their new brand name last week. Mary Kennedy, writer and television personality, seemed a perfect choice as master of ceremonies for the opening. Ms Kennedy’s late father was a member of the first board of directors of Clondalkin Credit Union.

The morning itself was extremely busy with footfall heavier than usual with members flocking into see the new changes.

Charles Murphy, President of ILCU, was also present on the morning, he congratulated the management, staff and board at Tower Credit Union for their progressive approach within the credit union movement.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | HIGH RENTS HAVE DUBLIN’S ARTISTIC TALENT TUNING OUT

‘Maybe it’s karmic punishment for unleashing Bono on the world’

YOUNG Adrian has had a guitar and we can’t find another place. the way things are going and that’s case slung over his back for as long Sure, they’re all mad money now.” a crying shame for a city that proas I can remember.

“Ah that’s terrible,” I says to him. duced Jimmy Joyce, Whipping Boy He’s about 22 now and ever And I meant it too, not like when and yer wan from Bananarama.” since he was a young fella he was ye just say something like that just “That’s a fairly diverse cast of obsessed with music. because it’s the thing ye say, even characters,” says young Adrian, He played in the pub a few times if you’re not all that bothered that laughing at me. and I have to say, he was very good. the neighbour’s goldfish died or “Ah they were the first three He lives in town now but I do see whatever. names that popped into me head,” him when he pops back to see his “I was reading about yer man I says to him. ma and da.

Kitt saying he was having to leave “But I suppose it illustrates me “Ah there ye are young fella,” I the country because of the same point, really. We’re a little city says to him when he came walking thing,” I says to Adrian. that’s produced a stunning amount down the street last week. “When “There’ll be no creative types left of artistic talent and I’d hate to see are ye signing the record people feel they have to deal.” leave the city to stand a There’ll be no creative “Sure there’s no record chance of having a career deals to be had these days, types left the way things that doesn’t involve sitGaz,” he says to me. ting at a bleedin’ desk.” are going and that’s a crying “All this streaming and “Who are ye telling,” all that, sure it’s not worth shame for a city that produced he says to me. “Maybe it’s it. Gigging is where what Jimmy Joyce, Whipping Boy karmic punishment for little money the band unleashing Bono on the and yer wan from Bananarama makes comes from.” world?”

“Is that why you’re off That set me off into fits. to London?” I asked him.

I’ve always had a lot of “Your da was telling me time for the young fella. last week you and the lads He’s a good kid and I hope are heading over soon.” it works out for him and “Yeah well there will be the band in London. more gigs and probably “Here,” I says to him. more of a chance of get“That’s probably why Migting signed over there but gledy is running for the we’re moving over because Aras again.” we haven’t got a choice,” “Must be,” he says. “It’s he says. the only way a poet could “The landlord is turning find a nice, affordable gaff our gaff into an AirBnB in Dublin right now.”

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Dressed to impress as The Ivy is launched Blathnaid Healy and Katie Holohan are pictured at The Launch Of The Ivy Dawson Street. See Gallery on Pages 18-19

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LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

There’s nothing like a bit of land to split a family A READER writes: “I inherited land along with three of my cousins in equal shares. The property has been vested in our names as tenants in common.

“There is already disagreement between us as to what to do with the lands. Two of us would like the keep the land for nostalgic reasons, but the others want to sell it.

“What are our options? Can we be forced to sell?”

This situation is quite a common scenario. The more people who own property together, the higher the probability of disagreements occurring, and very often they result in the land being sold.

You say you and your cousins hold the land as tenants in common in equal shares. The importance of identifying how the property is held relates essentially to survivorship, how each of your respective shares and land can be passed on to the next generation.

In the case of a tenancy in common, the co-owner that dies can leave their share to another person under their will or their next-of-kin on intestacy.

While the shares of tenants in common do not have to be equal (eg, one co-owner could be entitled to a half-share, and the other two are entitled to a quarter each), this does not confirm exclusive right in respect of any part of the co-owned land.

W h e re c o - ow n e rs divide the land into individual areas in which each will have the respective right to exclude the others, this amounts to a partition which brings the co-ownership to an end.

In order to address difficulties in the co-ownership of property, it is often thought best to bring the co-ownership to an end.

This can be achieved: 1. By a co-owner purchasing the interest of the other co-owners.

2. By physically dividing the property into portions over which individual co-owners would have exclusive rights.

3. By sale in lieu of partition.

W h i l e t h e a b ove options may need all of the co-owners to agree to bring the co-ownership to an end, one co-owner can affect a partition or court sale through an application to the courts without the need for consent or agreement from the other co-owners.

This allows at least one of the individual owners to petition the court to divide the property and force a sale. Distribution of the net proceeds is then made to the individuals in the shares to which they own the property.

This process is somewhat time-consuming and expensive, as most of the owners usually engage their own solicitor.

Naturally, anybody who does not want this matter to proceed may file an objection with the

court, but normally, their objection will be overturned, as the other owners have a right to force the sale of the property.

These situations often occur when a family cannot agree on the terms of the sale itself.

In many cases, however, a family is unable to agree amd resolve matters, and therefore, the partition proceeding is necessary in order to force the sale on behalf of the uncooperative or disagreeable heirs.

The Petition to Partition proceedings should be viewed as a last resort when there is basically no cooperation among family members.

All parties must understand that there will be significantly more expense and time delay, and their property may in fact be sold to an unwanted buyer at a lower than anticipated price.

Another, less costly option would be to hire a mediator to work out a family agreement rather than pursuing litigation in such a situation.

You and your cousin who wish to keep the land could hire an auctioneer to value the land and make an offer to your other two cousins to buy out their share.

By doing that, you would keep the land and your other two cousins would get the market value of their share.

It is always best to keep things as amicable as possible to keep costs down.

WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie.

DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.

Pictured at the announcment launch of Tesco’s involvement in the Banquet at Electric Picnic are Brian Higgins, chief executive, Pieta House; Emma Barrett, Temple St Hospital; Melvyn Benn, Festival Republic and chefs Clodagh McKenna and Derry Clarke. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins

TESCO TEAMS UP WITH DERRY CLARKE AND CLODAGH MCKENNA

An electrifying dining delight THERE’S an electrifying treat in store at Electric Picnic courtesy of a partnership to feed festivalgoers once they’ve had their fill of this year’s line-up.

D e r r y C l a r ke a n d Clodagh McKenna have announced an exclusive

partnership to serve a fivestar fine dining banquet at the three day event.

Partnering with Tesco finest, the pair have cocreated a mouth-watering menu for picnickers to enjoy, while also raising much-needed funds for

Temple Street Children’s University Hospital and Pieta House.

Guests will be treated to a gastronomic dining experience in the sumptuous surrounds of Stradbally Estate with fivestar silver service at this

year’s Picnic.

Alongside the Tesco partnership, the Banquet will see a luscious line-up of food comprising a starter of Irish salmon gravlax, dry-aged Irish Angus beef followed by honey-roasted peach with amaretti crumble for dessert.

Vegetarians will be treated to a sumptuous menu of tempura vegetables with Asian fusion flavours, gnocchi with wild Irish mushrooms, leek paired with truffle and parmesan dressing.

Denise Fitzgerald, chief executive, Temple Street Children’s Foundation, said: “We’ve a long-standing partnership with Tesco and Electric Picnic; to pair the two and raise vital funds for the little heroes of Temple Street is a recipe for a great weekend”.

Tickets to the Fine Dining Picnic are priced at €120 and are available via https://www.giv2go. com/ticket-events/thebanquet-65.

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PEOPLE ON THE RADAR ❱❱ NOVELIST IS GETTING DOWN ON THE FARM DUBLIN PEOPLE AND THEIR STORIES DRIVE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FOUR IRISH CHARITIES

Dublin band Wild Youth hit right note for Hero campaign RACHEL D’ARCY

FOLLOWING the success of last year’s campaign, this year Woodies’ Heroes returns to raise funds for four very important, deserving charities.

The Heroes campaign this year sees Dublin band Wild Youth team up with the 50-strong Woodies’ choir in Westland Studios to record their rendition of the Foo Fighters’ hit ‘My Hero’.

They were also joined by plucky youngsters Cathy May Foote and Lorna Dolan from Down Syndrome Ireland, who were beyond excited to take part!

Funds from this year’s campaign will be split between Down Syndrome Ireland, Make A Wish, Temple Street and Jack and Jill.

One of the ambassadors for this year’s programme is two-year-old Luke, an energetic toddler who has congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), and benefits from home visits from the staff at Jack and Jill.

Jack and Jill provide assistance to families with ill children, and currently assist 355 families across Ireland.

The funds from last year’s Woodies’ Heroes campaign allowed the charity to increase their age limit from 4 to 5, meaning more families can benefit from Jack and Jill’s services.

This year, Woodie’s Heroes plan to

fund vital home nursing care hours.

“CMV is a virus where by, if you or me got it, we’d probably just have a bit of a cold or feel unwell but generally it’s very mild otherwise.

“However, if you get it during pregnancy, it can affect a baby’s development.

“They think I got it around the time of conception, which affected Luke’s brain development, and because of that Luke has cerebral palsy.

“We were told he might never sit, or do anything really, so anything he does is a bonus for us,” his mum Beth told Dublin Gazette.

While Luke is an active little boy, his form of cerebral palsy means his limbs are quite tight which can make movement difficult for the two-year-old.

However, Beth said he’s a determined little boy, saying that Luke tries to do everything that other people can, not letting his illness stop him for a second.

Beth said that the time that Luke gets to spend with the Jack and Jill nurses at home is a huge help to her and allows her to do ‘normal’ things like the weekly shop, or to spend time with her four-year-old son Matthew.

“It’s difficult to bring Luke out to do some things, like it wouldn’t be safe for him to sit in the seat of a trolley when I’m shopping, so it’s

great to be able to have the time to do those things thanks to Jack and Jill.

“It helps us spend time with Matthew as well; though truth be told, he loves our two nurses too, and sometimes I think he’d rather stay with them!” Beth said.

In addition to the home visits from Jack and Jill, Beth said that having the ability to phone their Jack and Jill liaison, Sinead, has been a huge help to the family as well.

“Luke was struggling with ear infections, and the doctor said that everything would be fine, but I just knew there was still something wrong.

“I called Sinead, and within five minutes she managed to set me up with the E&T at Temple Street who asked me and Luke to come in.

“It’s great having someone that understands, that can give advice or a second opinion on something.

“I think I’d be a bit lost without the help of Jack and Jill, because even though I work in healthcare, Luke’s condition is still a lot to comprehend sometimes,” Beth said.

The funds raised from the sale of the Woodies’ Heroes single go towards charities like Jack And Jill.

‘My Hero’ is available now from iTunes, and donations can also be made in any Woodies store.

Dublin band Wild Youth have recorded their rendition of the Foo Fighters’ hit ‘My Hero’

Luke with his mother, Beth

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On the ball to help find mighty ‘millennials’: RUGBY players Rory Scannell, Dan Leavy and Rory O’Loughlin joined Niamh Flannery to help launch The Millennial of the Year event in Fallon & Byrne, D2 in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). The campaign hopes to raise €100,000 for DSI’s national EmployAbility Programme. To help, see downsyndrome. ie, or https://the-millennial-of-the-year-2018.everydayhero.com/ie/get-started

Former Barenaked singer ready to wow with first gig at Whelan’s CANADIAN music icon Steven Page will play his first ever solo date in Ireland when he comes to Whelan’s on Tuesday, August 14.

Steven’s distinctive and powerful tenor is among the most instantly recognisable voices in popular music today.

The singer/songwriter is a founding member of The Barenaked Ladies, with whom he toured the globe and sold millions

of albums.

He recently reunited with the band for their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2018 Juno Awards in March, nearly 30 years since their founding.

Steven has continued his artistic evolution with a diverse array of solo projects since leaving The Barenaked Ladies in 2009.

He has composed six theatrical scores for Canada’s Stratford Festi-

val, including 2016’s production of Macbeth; collaborated and toured with Toronto’s innovative Art of Time ensemble, and journeyed across North America as host of TV’s The Illegal Eater.

A new album of his own original material, Discipline: Heal Thyself Pt 2, is scheduled for release this year.

Tickets priced €30 are available from whelanslive.com.

Steven Page

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Los Angeles: There’s much more to this city than what’s left of the old Hollywoodland sign

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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Say ‘Si!’ to the chance to see great Spanish films INSTITUTO Ce r v a n te s Dublin will present CineCafe Club this month in partnership with Pearse Street public library, offering a diverse range of Spanish films with English Subtitles with free admission.

On Saturday, August 11, director Juan Manuel Sepulveda captures the detached existence of the Native Americans living within the Oppenheimer Park at the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver with La Balada del Oppenheimer Park (The Ballad of Oppenheimer Park).

Harley Prosper, Janet Brown and

Bear Raweater, exiled from Canadian reserves, talk and share their lives, transforming their drinking ritual in a daily defiance to the status quo.

On Wednesday, August 15, there will be a showing of one of the best Spanish films of recent years, La Isla Minima (Marshland).

In this film, at the beginning of the 1980s two teenage girls are murdered in a small Andalusian town.

Two p o l i c e m e n , ideologically opposed, are sent from Madrid to investigate the disappearance.

In a community anchored in the past, they will have to face not only a cruel murderer, but also their own ghosts.

For further information and to book a seat, see http://dublin.cervantes.es/ en/default.shtm

Hop to it to have fun with the inflatables at Marlay Park

Fun for all at this year’s Comic Con RETURNING for its sixth year, Dublin Comic Con 2018 comes to the National Convention Centre from August 10 to 12.

The event brings media guests from TV and film, comic creators, artists, fans and professionals together for a weekend of talks, Maybe Comic Con 2018 w o r k s h o p s , d e m o s , can cheer grumpy Bats up interactive activities and more, all based around some great family fun with some amazing guests, panels, cosplay and more.

Attendees will have a chance to meet actors from their favourite TV shows and movies, comic artists and writers.

There is also the chance to partake it one of the many activities over the weekend including workshops, compete in some casual gaming or go try your hand against some tougher competition in the E-Sports area.

For further details, see www.dublincomiccon.com.

THE Super Milk Wild Air Run comes to Marlay Park on Saturday, August 11.

The Wild Air Run is an award-winning family fun run that features 10 of Europe’s biggest inflatable obstacles as part of a 5K course.

2018 brings new features such a water guns to the course.Each runner gets a powerful foam water gun, which they

take home, to complete new fun tasks around the course, and of course, to give each other a soaking.

At the Super Milk Wild Air Run, the focus is on fun and is suitable for all, from fitness fanatics who will find the run a genuine challenge, to the armchair athlete and everyone in between who will enjoy things at a more relaxed pace.

The 10 massive obstacles combine agility, creativity and a vast amount of great craic.

While spraying fellow competitors with the free water gun, participants will be faced with tasks to earn a ‘winners wristband’.

For further information, see https://wildairrun. c o m /eve n t s/d u b l i n marlay-park/

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

Guy is a gorgeous seven-year-old, playful Pit Bull cross.

He loves to get wrapped up in his duvet and can often be seen in all sorts of hilarious positions in his kennel.

Guy is quite an agile young dog so would love a home with a warm, cosy bed inside and a fully secure garden.

He is really clever and already knows lots of commands that his dedicated carers have taught him.

This energetic, clever and charismatic chap will make someone a great companion; he just needs a patient and committed adopter who has a dedicated interest in unleashing his potential and giving him a real chance in a loving home.

If you think you have room on your sofa for Guy, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50.

Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust.

Like to learn how to become the Payday Hero in your workplace?

EVERY workplace has a ‘Payday Hero’ – the person most of us often think about (usually at the end of the month), and who we’re positive about when they ‘push the button’ and we get paid.

However, many such payroll personnel have no formal qualification for their absolutely crucial role.

While working in payroll can be challenging and varied, the role also brings a high level of job satisfaction, and general respect, that few other company roles can provide.

Whether dealing with ever changing Revenue, social welfare and employment Law legislation, or working to strict deadlines, being proficient in the use of IT and dealing with a myriad of queries

from employees and management alike, the job is complex yet rewarding.

Although many people drift into payroll services, you can get expert training in this field, thanks to the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) – Ireland’s leading provider of payroll and VAT training and certification.

IPASS’s payroll and VAT qualifications are accredited by QQI (Quality Qualifications Ireland) at Higher Education, Level 6 Special Purpose Award, with classes held nationwide and also by distance/ online learning for extra convenience.

For further information on payroll training, contact IPASS at 01 408 9100, see www.ipass.ie, or email ask@ipass.ie for a brochure.

Time to grill out

THE Big Grill Festival, Europe’s largest BBQ & Craft Beer festival, returns from August 16-19 in the leafy surrounds of Dublin 4’s Herbert Park, with all kinds of BBQing grilling, smoking, meats and delicacies from around the globe, alongside craft beers.

There will be demos and workshops from wellknown chefs, a chilli-eating challenge, children’s play area with entertainment, a grand BBQ cook-off and loads more for foodies and families to enjoy.

Tickets for The Big Grill range from €18 for a oneday pass to €30 for a weekend pass. For further information, see biggrillfestival.com.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Lisa Woods, Madhu and Poppy Woods

Hannah Kelly, Rose O Donnell and Deirbhile Cotter

Fiona Byrne, Sinead O Connor and Avril Kirwan

Dana De Moel and Doireann Gately

Margarita Shikalova and Gareth Downey

Rachel Ennis and Meabh Hogan

Gracie Cahill and Katie Allen

Aaron Sidewell and Luke Woollaston

The Launch Of The Ivy Dawson Street T HE Ivy Dawson Street is open for business and special guests were invited to view Dublin’s most hotly anticipated new restaurant.

The Ivy Dawson Street is the first international brasserie from The Ivy Collection and is located in the heart of Dublin’s city centre. Positioned at 13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin, the brasserie is situated in the new landmark building, One Molesworth, bringing a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland.

The brasserie-style restaurant and bar accommodates for approximately 200 guests and features an allencompassing menu complete with breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks and dinner.

Ellen Chesser and Mona Deegan

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Zoe Kelly and Mary Millea

Ger Schwartz and Shona O’Toole

Emily Shaw and Jason Braderick

Bairbre Power and Emma Fitzpatrick

Isobel Jones and Lauren Murphy

Mary Wallace and Andrea Smith

Catherine Coffey and Aine O Neill

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TOP TWEETS

Can we please keep the recent Irish tradition of voting in presidents who are intelligent orators, artists, human and civil rights activists? And not just some ould lad who’s class at making money.

Miggeldy needs to stay. @Rubberbandits The Rubber Bandits snap into action to back their hero, President Miggel– sorry, President Higgins

Michael Michael Ring and Howard Hall, Tallaght Library, at the announcement of the new funding. Picture: Maxwell Photography

COMMUNITY | FUNDING BOOST TO SUPPORT IT-DRIVEN UPGRADES

Conor McGregor’s sentence will have no impact on his immigration status, lawyer Bruce Maffeo has said, sadly meaning he can return back home to Ireland. @MallowNews Mallow, we hear ya

Occasional reminder that jokes, movies, tv shows, and songs that you don’t enjoy are not necessarily evil, and that your personal taste doesn’t constitute the moral grammar of the universe. Thank you.

A new chapter for library services MARK O’BRIEN

A MAJOR investment package for digital services and facilities in public libra ries wa s announced last week.

The funding will enable the provision of ICT upgrades, meeting space technologies and facilities, and digital learning suites for up to 300 public libraries in 2018.

The funding will also support provision of a range of technological supports for libraries

across the country.

These include the provision of iPads, tablets and smart devices for users and for staff to assist users, computers and workstations, software to support design, ga ming and coding, meeting space technology and podcasting equipment and workstations The €7.8m investment comprises some €5.2m from the Department of Rural and Community Development, and €2.6m from l o c a l

authorities.

Speaking at the announcement of the investment at the South Dublin County Library in Tallaght, Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring said: “The funding will support a programme of ICT upgrades and developments. “[These will] ensure libraries can provide a service that is not only in line with the needs of library users, but which can also deliver new and

enabler of digital services and facilitator of digital skills development.”

The announcement follows on from the allocation of €3.4 million by the Department in 2017 for self-service technology and hot-desking facilities in public libraries.

“All of this will transform the facilities and services on offer in public libraries throughout Ireland,” Minister Ring added. “ T h i s i nv e s t m e n t and the new strategy is

focused on public libraries delivering a modern, progressive library service which connects and supports communities and individuals.

“It is an ambitious strategy which is aimed at increasing library membership and the usage of our public libraries.

“It focuses on removing barriers to access by eliminating fines and other charges and challenging the belief that the library is only for certain sectors of society.”

Stamp of approval for the Pope’s visit

@frankieboyle Sounds like Frankie’s just volunteered to watch Love Island. Yes, all of it, Frankie.

Don’t mind that soft ‘snick’ behind you – just the sound of the door being locked. Let the not-evil Island fun begin!

innovative services.

“It will develop digital learning centres and innovation centres, providing users with access to the latest technologies and supporting library users who are not confident with technology.

“This investment will contribute significantly to the strategic actions in Our Public Libraries 2022 – Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities [plan], which seeks to establish the library as an important

Picture: Maxwell Photography

EMMA O’Shea, Josh Copeland and Sadhbh Dennehy were happy to help An Post launch two new stamps to mark the historic upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland.

With Pope Francis flying in for the World Meeting of Families later this month, a print run of 500,000 €1 stamps with an image of the Pope, and more than 100,000 €1.50 international stamps featuring a family walking on a beach,

have been created.

With the special stamps now on sale to everyone at post offices nationwide, keen philatelists can also buy specially designed First Day Covers, stamp miniature sheets, and souvenir sheets from the stamp counters at the GPO and online at www.irishstamps.ie.

The Pope’s visit has already seen all available tickets for his Phoenix Park mass long since snapped up.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

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Seamlessly shifting from style to style

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PICKWEEK OF THE

AUGUST 2 (THURSDAY)

SWEDISH electro-pop veterans Little Dragon have been going for more than 20 years, a winding journey that’s taken them through several disparate guises, seen them accompany several mega stars, and made them an indie hit.

Fronted by notoriously fiery Japanese/ Swedish vocalist Yukimi Nagano (for whom the band are named), Little Dragon’s adventurous journey has seen them appear on Gorillaz hit album ‘Plastic Beach’, and TV shows Grey’s Anatomy, The Vampire Diaries and 90210.

Oddly, they’re more famous in Britain, Ireland and the US than in their native Sweden.

Drummer Erik Bodin has seen a transformation in the band’s recent work, describing it as “increasingly DIY”.

We’re definitely more interested in doing what

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we want to do than making hits.

Music has to be a natural progression for us.

Labels generally try to say that you should do this or that, especially with collaborations and stuff like that.

All they want is hits and collaboration names for confidence, but we’re more confident now on the way to move forward.

“Gothenburg is a great place to do this stuff. It’s cheap to live in and has a really nice feel to it, and it really works for us being here.”

Little Dragon are fantastically creative, morphing in style notably from album to album.

While the Gorillaz col-

laboration and subsequent tour alongside Damon Albarn perhaps gained them the most attention, it’s the dist i n c t ive vo c a l s a n d spaced out, fuzzy beats that have become their calling card.

“We don’t know how to reproduce the same thing over and over,” B o d i n s ays o f t h e i r career progression.

“We stay curious and keep experimenting, we’re really open minded in what we write. It’s quite abstract, hippy and free. We don’t really think about it, it just kind of happens.

“We love reproducing it live, though, and really making an atmosphere.

“The most difficult part has always been s a m p l i n g t h e sy n t h sounds and making them easy to control.

“It takes time to set up so he can just play them like a piano, but Håkan

[Wirenstrand, the band’s keyboard player] loves it, it’s just a real passion for him.

“We’ve always built from the sounds and played live, which is kind of fragile, but once you’re into it, you just get hypnotised by it.

“A lot of our inspiration comes from nature now. [vocalist] Yukimi h a s c a l m e d d ow n a bit over the years. If it wasn’t for the band, I’m sure she would be furious, I think it’s like therapy for her. Things are a lot smoother now.”

There is new work on the horizon for Little Dragon, though they’ll be stepping away from full album format for a while. “ T h e re ’s t h e s t u f f there for an EP in the fall,” Bodin explains.

“That music was done in early spring, we’re always ahead of ourselves.

“We’ve tried to let it go once it’s done, so it’s not in our ears all the time and we can stay excited about it, so we won’t be doing that stuff live yet.

“We’ve started bringing back old songs in a different way on stage.

We’ve added an accordion and approached things in a different way.

“When we get the accordion out people wo n d e r w h a t ’s h a p pening, and we kind of like that, it’s good to do things differently on a few songs. It’s been fun to be free.”

Little Dragon play Beatyard in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday, August 4 alongside Kamasi Washington and Django Django.

The Wailers, The Jacksons, The Family Stone, Orbital and St Germain also appear across the weekend.

Tickets are on sale now.

Dweezil Zappa @ Vicar Street, €45 Dweezil’s 12th annual tour is called “Choice Cuts!” and he has curated an all new show filled with some of Frank Zappa’s boldest compositions or as Dweezil says, “A collection of the meatiest tracks,” with which he plans to satiate the appetite of Zappa fans, old and new.

AUGUST 3 (FRIDAY) Whelan’s Trad and Folk Fest 2018 free Albert Ross Foundation @ The Bowery, €5 Liniker e os Caramelows @ The Sugar Club, €15 (early and late shows)

AUGUST 4 (SATURDAY) Saul Williams @ The Sugar Club, €20 Inventive New York slam poetry star blends his intellectual hip-hop with plenty in the way of clever comment and insightful politics.

Baby Shakes + Protex + Soft On Crime @ Drop Dead Twice, €10 The Echoes @ Workman’s Club, €5 Whelan’s Trad and Folk Fest 2018 @ free

AUGUST 5 (SUNDAY) Jeremy Underground + Kettana + Adamant @ 39/40, €25 Scentless Apprentice (Nirvana Tribute) @ The Bowery, €10 Whelan’s Trad and Folk Fest 2018 free

AUGUST 6 (MONDAY) Huntertones @ Whelan’s, €12

AUGUST 7 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

AUGUST 8 (WEDNESDAY) AMS Records label launch @ The Sugar Club, €10

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CINEMA | EXTINCTION MISSES THE MARK OVER ON NETFLIX

HOTEL ARTEMIS

An edgy origins tale JODIE Foster makes a very welcome return with Hotel Artemis (Cert 16, 94mins), bringing a nice mix of drama and comedy to her role as the effective manager, caretaker and virtual prisoner of the eponymous hotel that’s strictly for crooks only. When some guests bring unwelcome attention to the door, Foster (as The Nurse) and the others have to rally as the hotel faces a particularly long, violent night (even by Artemis standards).

SKYSCRAPER

A particularly tall tale THE Rock leaps into action in Skyscraper (Cert 12A, 102 mins) – one of the summer’s biggest (and certainly tallest) high-action, low-brainer blockbusters. Here, The Rock is just your bogstandard ex-FBI superhero wonderdad, forced to run, climb, wobble and leap into action to save his family when terrorists take over the Hong Kong skyscraper they’re in. It can’t quite claim the Die Hard tower of terror crown, but it’s fun enough.

Take one ordinary family (right) and lob in a bloody alien invasion (left) and the scene is set for, well, an unwhelming film that was bounced from cinema release to Netflix

Perilously unrewarding fare WITH silly season well and truly under way out there at the moment, it feels like half the country, and city, is away or planning to get away, even as all kinds of blockbusters try to lure remaining citizens into the nearest multiplex.

It’s also the perfect time for dumping-ground content to get released, with Netflix currently busy heavily plugging another ‘hot property’, Extinction (Cert 15, 95 mins).

It’s another high-profile acquisition for the streaming giant, following similar deals over other films which were also origi-

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nally made for theatrical release, until spooked studios grew nervous about them and sold them on to Netflix instead.

Thus, while we should all have seen Extinction on the big screen, here it is on our little screens instead, providing another ‘big’ Netflix acquisition that many of us will be watching on holiday.

However, just as with the hilariously bad (but mostly just awful) The Cloverfield Paradox, and the brainy-but-boring

Annihilation, Extinction soon shows why it got kicked from the big screens to the little.

Everyman dad Peter (Michael Pena) goes to work, haunted by disturbing dreams of death and destruction – to the annoyance of his wife, Alice (Lizzy Caplan).

With their two girls to think about, she’s fed up of his blackouts and nightmares, and much like his boss, she wants Peter to get psychiatric help to put an end to his ongoing dazed daydreaming.

(Un)luckily for Peter, things soon take a dark turn when a chaotic alien invasion begins, echoing his dreams.

That’s the start of the

main narrative thrust of the family have to somehow escape from their tower block (which is itself being attacked by invaders, floors below) and escape to a hoped-for sanctuary, blocks away.

But first, there’s the small matter of the invasion, high-tech killing machines, and a persistent alien invader on their tail to deal with ...

And that’s it. That’s yer lot: ‘Scared family versus alien invasion’ neatly sums up most of the film – most of it, anyway, as sharp-witted readers may be wondering what Peter’s prophetic visions had to do with the plot.

It may be no surprise to hear that the film is lead-

ing towards ‘a twist’, twothirds in, which suddenly explains a lot more about what’s really going on, who the terrifying invaders in this near-future world are, and potentially frames the family in a very different light.

The film doesn’t seem to grasp that perhaps the twist, and its insight into its Peter and Alice’s earlier lives, runs the risk of turning them into potential villains (if you really, really think through their character arcs), making the aliens potentially more sympathetic.

That’s a narrative weakness I found hard to ignore, despite the best efforts of the mostly solid cast, and possibly one reason why

this film got swerved onto Netflix instead.

Still, it’s easy to see why Netflix was interested to acquire Extinction.

After all, it’s unchallenging sci-if with an action focus; familyin-peril films generally resonate well with audiences, and it’s intellectually lightweight fare that should easily while away some time off on summer holidays.

It left me cold, however, and I couldn’t help rooting for the invaders after the twist popped up.

With some jarring final shots hinting at a possible sequel, here’s hoping that the studios exterminate any such Extinction move.

Verdict: 4/10

A return to boldly going in No Man’s Sky SHANE DILLON

sdillon@dublingazette.com WITH Dublin Gazette now shutting up shop for two weeks of Summer holidays, her staff will be running to the hills and exploring new horizons.

That’s also the quintessential hook of possibly the perfect Summer game – No Man’s Sky, which sends you and your spaceship off exploring truly vast galaxies, flying from one unexplored planet to another, creating your own journey and tale as you go.

Something of a curate’s egg, the game (first released in 2016) was initially lauded as a technical masterpiece, swiftly followed by widespread fury (and even death threats) as disgruntled gamers blasted a lack of content, direction, and misleading trailers.

However, a just released major free update, Next,

has made many very substantial changes to the core gameplay, while still using procedural generation to randomly create almost all of its content.

Next sees everything from a major graphics boost to all-new chemical tables, crafting blueprints, true multiplayer gaming, expanded massive base building,

and a dizzying number of other additions, tweaks and fixes – all giving NMS a great lick of paint and some much-needed agency and purpose.

Now available on PS4, XBO and PC, the new life found in the new lands of NMS make it a great galaxy in which to while away some weeks off work.

A heavily reworked engine and many new features vastly improve the 2016 game. Screenshots: Shane Dillon

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ENTERTAINMENT Social Media behind Dunphy’s leaving QUIKFLIX FLIX WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

TRUE to form, Eamon Dunphy took one final sideswipe after announcing that he was to leave RTE after 40 years in the pundits’ chair.

Dunphy announced last week that he had decided to quit RTE and will now focus on his podcast, The Stand.

But the following day, Dunphy hit out at RTE in his Irish Daily Star column, saying that station management were playing it too safe because of fears over social media reaction.

“It’s a place that lives in fear of keyboard warriors on Twitter and Facebook,” he said of the station.

He also branded social media a “vicious, ignorant and dark world”.

“That’s one of the evils of modernity –

the social media thing,” he said.

“It puts down anyone who has a contrarian view. Anyone who has their own mind is immediately targeted.”

Dunphy was also critical of “stunts”, such as having 202-cap and World Cup-winning US goalkeeper Hope Solo appear on the panel during the World Cup. As with all things surrounding the penflinging contrarian, reaction to Dunphy’s announcement was mixed.

Some lamented the fact that Dunphy would no longer be a part of the RTE due to the entertainment value he brings.

But while there is no doubt that Dunphy did bring “showbiz, baby”, there is a compelling argument to be made that he has been past his sell-by-date for quite some

time.

Where once he was firebrand who was parodied by the great and the good, in recent years Dunphy has become a parody of himself as he increasingly bought in to the notion that what he was doing was “showbiz” rather than analysis.

His obvious lack of research has been painfully bad in recent times.

During the World Cup he claimed that Brazilian goalkeeper Alison was set for a move to Europe after the tournament despite the fact he had played for Roma for the previous two seasons and there are countless other recent examples.

The man who once branded Cristiano Ronaldo a “cod” has become a bit of cod himself.

COMPETITIVE BAKING SHOW | REALITY PROGRAMMING

All the ingredients for some mind-numbing television BAKING shows carry a sense of suspense that no other competition-based television can.

Will the cake cool in time? What if the fondant doesn’t set? All incredibly important questions that may seem monotonous but set the scene for suspense.

Netf lix have been upping their culinary game lately, with more and more food-based content being added to the platform.

However, to fill the Great British Bake Off-shaped hole in my heart, I went searching and ultimately found Sugar Rush.

A Netflix-produced baking competition, featuring mainly professionals, but it still has me on the edge of my seat.

Four teams of two bakers are put through three rounds, all based around a similar theme – the cupcake challenge, confectionary challenge, and the almighty huge mad cake showstopper round, as I’ve unofficially dubbed it.

They’re in with a chance to win $10,000 if they manage to impress the judges.

Judges include sugarysweet cupcake connois-

Streaming highlights of the week

Gazette’s Netflix Picks THE summer is winding down, the days are getting shorter, and our seemingly-decades long heatwave is finally breaking off, which only signals perfect telly weather. Netflix have revealed their list of additions for August, including some brand new shows, movies, and the return of some favourites. The highly-discussed Insatiable debuts on August 10th, following a former overweight girl getting ‘revenge’ on her bullies.

Fan favourite Better Call Saul returns for new episodes every Tuesday from August 7th, and family comedy and recent hit Marlon comes back for season 2 from August 22nd.

In the realm of film, there’s some top additions to Netflix this month. YA rom-com To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (August 17) has already been receiving critical acclaim for it’s Asian-American casting, while the ultimate classic

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is sure Debby Ryan stars in to be a family hit.

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COMING TO NETFLIX IN AUGUST NETFLIX ORIGINALS Switched – August 1 (Yesterday) Insatiable – August 10 Disenchantment – August 17 La Casa De Las Flores – August 10 Marlon – Season 2 – August 22 Ghoul – August 24 The Innocents – August 24 Ozark - Season 2 – August 31 Paradise PD – August 31 Ultimate Beastmaster Great Britain: Survival of the Fittest – August 31 NETFLIX MOVIES Like Father – August 3 To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before – August 17

The show puts competitors in a high-pressure situation, where they only have minutes to create delicious sweet treats and pastries.

seur Candice Nelson and ‘world-renowned’ pastry chef Adriano Zumbo who, for a pastry chef, seems to think everything he tastes is somehow ‘too sweet’ and ‘needs a little salt’ despite the show literally being called ‘Sugar Rush’ and being about sweets.

Each episode also has a guest judge. The fashion challenge saw designer Betsey Johnson take part, and the sci-fi episode featured Colin Hanks.

Not exactly baking pro-

fessionals, but provides some additional entertainment value all the same.

Call me sadistic, but there’s something gas about seeing even professional bakers getting it a little bit wrong.

In one episode, a whole cake just fully slid apart right before the judges started their deliberation, which provided me with a bit of a giggle, though I’m sure was somewhat traumatic for the team involved.

Much like it’s other baking show counterparts, there’s always the team you’re rooting for – one woman was on the show trying to win the prize money to bring her military husband home for Christmas.

It also has the typical people that you just don’t like, for some reason, like a chef from Brazil who was just that bit too cocky, that I was hoping would somehow set the kitchen and his mountain-themed cake

alight as comeuppance for being so up himself.

All-in-all, it’s not the worst show.

It’s great for a bit mindnumbing after a long day at the office, or to watch with a hangover on a Sunday morning.

It can get a bit repetitive, however, despite the entertainment value.

Sugar Rush wouldn’t be a show that you’d binge, for fear of rotting your teeth with how sugary sweet it can get.

NETFLIX WEEKLY SERIES Better Call Saul – Season 4 –Tuesdays from August 7 Power – Season 5 – New episodes on Mondays Chesapeake Shores – Season 3 –Mondays from August 6 NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES Zion – August 10 Follow This – August 23 NETFLIX FOR KIDS Voltron: Legendary Defender – Season 7 – August 10 Spirit Riding Free – Season 6 – August 17 Trolls: The Beat Goes On! – Season 3 –August 24 Catch everyone’s (least) favourite childcatcher – before he catches you – in family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, now playing over on Netflix

FAMILY FAVOURITES Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – August 1 (Yesterday) Pride & Prejudice – August 4 Divergent – August 21 Secret Life of Pets – August 22 HIGH-STAKES DRAMA The Boy – August 1 (Yesterday) Jason Bourne – August 1 (Yesterday) Unforgotten – Season 2 – August 9 Gotham – Season 4 – August 15 Top of the Lake – Season 2 – August 17 SOME LIGHT RELIEF A Fish Called Wanda – August 1 (Yesterday) Monster In Law – August 1 (Yesterday) 20th Century Women – August 17 Bridget Jones’ Baby – August 20 Bad Moms – August 26

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Hurry to book – and to save €100 off Majorca bookings TUI is offering €100 per booking off holidays to Majorca (above), departing in August and September. The deal is valid for any spend over €1,000 and you can make the saving by using the code: SUMMER100.

The soft, sandy beaches of Alcudia, Puerto Pollensa and Cala Bona are among the best destinations on the island. Their calm waters and selection of restaurants and bars means they’re firm favourites with families.

The 13-kilometre ribbon of sand at the former fishing village of Ca’n Picafort is also a magnet for those who enjoy simple days of sunbathing and swimming – with a bunch of close-to-the-water hotels that resemble mini holiday villages, too.

For further information, see https://www.tuiholidays.ie, call 1850 453545, or visit a TUI store/ travel agent.

American Holidays’s deals to whisk you away to the US DON’T just dream of an American getaway in 2019 – make it a reality. Holidays to the US in 2019 are now on sale and there are some magnificent deals to be had with American Holidays.

Easter city breaks to New York, Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas and LA are all at unbelievable prices, or if you’re thinking ‘bucket list’, why not try an Alaskan cruise?

Booking bespoke trips now means early booking offers and big savings, such as the Seattle stay and Alaska Cruise from just €2,250 per person for nine nights next May. A 14-night family Disneyland Easter break in Orlando can be had for just €639 per person, while a New York and LA multi-break in February is on offer at €820 per person.

Four nights in Vegas travelling next February is available from €632 PPS. For details, call American Holidays at 01 6733 804, or see www.americanholidays.com.

Patsy’s Pies, Shameless (Warner Bros)

Having a blast over in a real LA La Land

LOS ANGELES | WHERE THE SUN AND CELEBRITIES BURN BRIGHTLY RACHEL DARCY

LOS Angeles is the perfect spot for lovers of television and film alike, make no mistake. There’s an incomprehensible buzz around walking down the street, knowing there’s the potential of seeing some form of celebrity.

While it wasn’t our primary reason for visiting the West Coast, we delved into several of the regular television-based tourist tropes during our time in LA. LA has a few studio tours on offer, but as Pretty Little Liars and Shameless fans, we decided to take a trip to the Warner Brothers’ Studios.

A short five minutes’ away from our AirBnB letting, it eased us into LA culture and gave us the opportunity to see where our favourite shows were made.

We chose to book our tour with the Go Card; it’s a card that allows you book several attractions with a 10% discount, as opposed to paying ‘gate price’, and all your attractions were on their smart-

Central Perk cafe (Warner Bros)

phone app rather than a million different tickets that could’ve easily gotten lost!

Our guide seemed a little rushed at times, but ultimately had an abundance of knowledge we wouldn’t have found elsewhere.

He made sure to check in with the members of our group to find out our favourite shows, making sure to cater to our interests.

As a result, we saw ‘Stars Hollow’ from Gilmore Girls, the courthouse from Back to the Future, the soundstage from the Big Bang Theory and more. A cup of coffee at Friends’ Central Perk cafe finished off the tour.

Deciding one film set wasn’t enough, we also took a trip to Universal Studios.

The studio tour at Universal is only available if you purchase a theme

park ticket, but it really is worth it to get to explore both.

It’s a more interactive tour, and while you don’t get the chance to actually get off the cart and explore, you’re taken through a number of ‘rides’, including a Fast and The Furious experience, and a 360 King Kong adventure.

There was an ‘A-List’ Western filming when we were there, as well as a handful of TV shows, only adding to the excitement.

When in LA, there’s also an opportunity to book into the audience of a TV show through a website called 1iota.

There’re a few shows on offer, including The Voice and Jimmy Kimmel. The chance of getting tickets for a show are slim, but if you ever wanted to see how a talk show or award show is made, it’s a definite must-do if you have

The Good Place (Universal Studios)

the time for it.

My advice would be to keep checking in on the site; you never know what shows might pop up.

We applied for free tickets to the Radio Disney Music Awards, an annual event targeted toward younger people.

Filming took up a whole day, but it was incredibly exciting. We were assigned ‘seat fillers’ and ended up sitting amongst the celebrities in the third row of the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard – the same venue as the Oscars, if you don’t mind!

Stars such as Janet Jackson, Meghan Trainor, Charlie Puth, Kelly Clark-

son and Carrie Underwood all made appearances just a few feet away from us – you wouldn’t get that back home!

In all, LA has a lot to offer for anyone interested in a bit of celebrity spotting. There’re film premieres a go-go (we managed to see Paul Rudd on our travels), studio tours for every taste and something filming on every corner.

Of course, LA has a multitude more to offer; the more time you spend, the more you’ll find ...

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TRAVEL & FOOD

Trust Neven to dish up a very tasty salmon dish RACHEL DARCY

A TRIO-MENDOUSLY VIBRANT SHOT FOR JUST EAT JANUARY Russell Winters, Teodora Sutra and Appiok Tong looked very colourful as they launched Flavourville, part of the Just Eat Retreat at the upcoming Electric Picnic 2018. Taking place at the end of this month, Electric Picnic sees this year’s Just Eat Retreat celebrating food, with a top restaurant line-up of Box Burger, Platform Pizza, Daata and Arctic Stone to help feed festivalgoers who’ve sated their hunger for great music at the popular festival. The trio were modelling sweet, spicy and savoury-themed headpieces, created by milliner Michelle Kearns.

Picture: Naoise Culhane

THIS recipe is courtesy of Edd Rathorne, the head chef of Sandyford House.

He began his training in Killakee House Hotel, Rathfarnham, under master chef David Edwards, where he worked gaining experience in classical French cuisine.

THIS week, why not ‘Thai’ a delicious fish dish? This recipe for tasty Thai Spiced Fish Cakes (which serves four) will go swimmingly with the great Summer we’ve been enjoying.

Ideal as a light lunch or tea-time snack, it’s also a great way to use up left-over potatoes. For a variation on the dish, substitute fish with cooked chicken and chorizo.

Ingredients

• 500g large potatoes • 300g salmon fillet • 300g cod fillet • 100g smoked haddock • 3-4 anchovies (optional) • 1 lemon (zest & juice) • 1 small red chilli • 50g chopped chervil • 50g chopped parsley • 1 small red onion diced • 50g frozen peas For the crumb

• 5 tbsp flour • 3 eggs, beaten • 100g panko breadcrumbs

THE season of summer barbeques and delicious food is definitely in full swing.

Wi t h t h e eve n i n g s stretching out and the heat still very much on, it’s the ideal time for dinner parties and lighter fare.

Celebrity chef Neven Maguire has created a recipe for a Griddled Salmon starter (to serve four) – perfect for when you’re not in the mood for something too heavy, or as a small starter at a summer shindig.

Ingredients • Four 175g (6oz) skinless organic salmon fillets, pin bones removed • Olive oil, for brushing • Half lemon, pips removed • 2 firm, ripe avocados (preferably Hass)

From here, Edd achieved extensive qualifications, and has since won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career.

Edd has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and has also appeared many times on television.  EDD RATHORNE Preparation:

• Wash pota-

toes and bake until soft, allow to cool • Poach fish with lemon wedge, 20g of chervil, 20g parsley, approx 8-10 mins, transfer from pan and allow to cool • Scoop out potato and mash until smooth • Gently flake Thai Spiced Fish Cakes fish into potato and add chopped herbs, anchovy, diced • Dip fish cakes firstly in flour, onion, lemon zest & juice, chilli shake off excess, then egg then bread crumbs and peas • Season with salt and pepper • Deep fry for 5-6 mins until golden • Shape into eight small patties in colour • Serve with some freshly tossed and chill for 30 mins • Season flour, beat eggs in small baby leaves, cherry tomatoes, and bowl tartar sauce

•

12 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped • Half small red onion, very finely chopped • 25g (1oz) wild rocket • 1 tbsp snipped fresh chives • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation: • Heat a heavy-based griddle pan until it’s smoking hot.

• Cut each salmon fillet into three pieces, then season and brush each one with a little olive oil.

• Arrange on the griddle pan, then reduce the heat and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side, until just cooked through and golden brown.

• Remove from the heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice.

• Cut each avocado in half and remove the stone, then carefully peel away the skin.

• Cut into thick slices and arrange in the centre of each plate or bowl, then scatter over the sun-dried tomatoes, red onion and rocket and season to taste.

• Arrange three pieces of the salmon on each one and scatter over the chives to serve.

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Anything that provides food and shelter for bees, butterflies and the other little buzzing creatures who are increasingly under threat is a good thing as far as I’m concerned.

I can also understand the longing so many people have for a little patch of wildness where they can feel close to nature and perhaps relive memories of carefree summer holidays when time outdoors seemed endless. From a purely practical point of view, a meadow can be a great design solution in extensive grounds, reducing the need for regular mowing and allowing you more time to enjoy your garden in other ways.

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IT’S not just clothes that keep us looking stylish. The choice in schoolbags is bigger and better than ever, with hundreds of styles and sizes to choose from. Why should carrying around school supplies be boring, when you can send your child to school with a bag that perfectly complements their personality?

From the sturdier and more practical, to the more fantasy-like and whimsical, we’ve compiled our favourite offerings of the backpacks on offer on the high street.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Dacia dishes up new-look Duster THE new second generation Dacia Duster is on the way, with claims of more refinement across every aspect of Ireland’s best-priced SUV. The Duster exterior styling is totally new. There are new 17-inch wheels along with a more distinctive grille extending to the head lights.

The new Duster has LED daytime running lights divided into three sections and Dacia’s rear lighting signature, four red stacked squares, is used. There’s a newly designed bonnet and a larger, scratch-resist-

The Range Rover Velar is one of the most impressive looking SUV’s on the road

ant front skid plate to reinforce the Duster’s adventurer credentials. The windscreen has been brought forward 100mm and is more steeply raked, while the dashboard has been revised with a higher position centre console touchscreen display.

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Range Rover Velar has that stunning factor Leaf tops European

also claims that cabin noise has been halved and there is a new electric power steering system for easier parking.

The new Dacia Duster will be offered in two and

four-wheel-drive formats, with Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist included.

Land Rover has added a new mid-range SUV model to its luxury Range Rover series, in the name of the recently award winning Range Rover Velar. MICHAEL MORONEY has taken the Velar on tour, because that’s what you do when behind the wheel of one of Britain’s most iconic car brands.

THERE are some cars that are simply stand-out impressive to look at and the car that we feature in Dublin Gazette this week is just that.

The new Range Rover Velar has been somewhat of a secret that’s slowly exposing itself, helped in large measure by its new credentials of winning the World Car Design of the Year 2018 Awards at the recent New York International Auto Show.

The Velar is the newest model in the Range Rover line-up filling the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport.

This gives more space than the Evoque as it is significantly longer, while the overall car height is low for easier access.

I took the Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic for a recent test drive and was immediately impressed with the stance of the car.

Its styling was helped by the Burnished Copper bumper accents, bonnet vents and side vents.

I had the top of the range V6 3.0 litre turbo-diesel engine version on the road; it’s one of three engine options that can include two more modest entry level 2.0 litre turbo-diesel versions too.

The Velar also now has a new D275 engine option, a 275bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel, producing 625Nm of torque.

The actual power is every bit as impressive as the sound from the engine as it powers up the automatic gearbox to a fast and

smooth acceleration pace.

The smoothness of the engine and gearbox combination belies the fact that this Range Rover Velar can perform when called upon.

The 0 to 100km/hr rating for this V6 version is very impressive at 6.5 seconds for what is a strong and heavy car, weighing at over 2 tonnes.

The Land Rover design team have complimented the impressive design with equally impressive economy figures for its class.

The rated economy figure for the entry model at 15.6km/litre (6.4/100km or 44mpg) is comparable with that of many larger saloon cars, while the CO2 ratings are slightly high at 167g/km.

In practice, that level of economy is difficult

to achieve even though I drove the Velar for most of the time in the Eco mode setting, which claims to deliver the best economy rating.

One bonus is that there is a good size 60 litre fuel tank and some might say that it is needed. Achieving a range of almost 800km on a full tank is a reasonable achievement for an SUV as big and impressive as the Range Rover Velar.

All versions of the Range Rover Velar come with an automatic gearbox and all have four-wheel-drive as standard.

With the automatic drive there are additional driving settings, Dynamic, Eco and Comfort, as well as Auto, all displayed on the large central information screen.

This lower screen also controls the heating settings, suspension height settings and the off-road driving options, all with touch control. A smaller

touch screen on mounted on top, controls, radio, sat nav and mobile phone systems.

The Range Rover Velar has come out with high rating from its recent Euro NCAP crash test and the car is very well equipped with safety features to substantiate that ranking.

I was happy to read recently that the Range Rover Velar is getting Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist operates between 0-180km/hr because this was one feature that I felt was missing from the otherwise impressive range of automatic driver aids.

This Range Rover will impress for so many reasons and entry prices are attractive at €62,640 even if that’s just to tempt you.

The Velar has that stunning factor when it comes to modern car design; just about everyone who gets a glimpse of it knows that it’s special.

electric car sales

THE new Nissan Leaf was the best-selling electric vehicle in Europe for the first half of this year, according to new market information.

More than 18,000 new Nissan Leaf vehicles were registered in Europe between January and June.

In Ireland, 263 Nissan Leaf cars were registered this year compared with 182 last year, an increase of over 44%. Of these 103 were registered in Dublin.

European customers have now placed more than 37,000 orders for the new Leaf since it first went on sale last October 2017.

The new Nissan Leaf offers the impressive acceleration and environmental performance of an all-electric car, together with a larger, 40 kilowatthour battery delivers a combined driving cycle range of 270km.

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SHOP LOCAL | THE GAZETTE FOCUSES ON INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES

It’s business as usual in Clondalkin Village WITH the Summer here, it is important to remember that you needn’t travel long distances for almost anything you could possibly need. In these times, it is important, now more than ever, that we support our local economy, with local spending sustaining local jobs. Simply put, shopping locally benefits the local area.

By shopping locally, without any of the difficulties involved in travel across the city, we can support local business, enterprise and industry all of which play a far greater role in our quality of life than one might imagine.

The Factory Outlet on Orchard Road specialises in the supply and fitting of tiles, bathrooms, kitchens and wardrobes.

One local business that has also survived the testament of time is Becker Tansey & Co Solicitors, which has been providing legal services in Clondalkin for more than 30 years.

Mill Cabs, based in the Mill Shopping Centre, has been in operation for over 30 years and continues to serve the people of Clondalkin on a daily basis without any stop for rest.

Property Partners O’Brien Swaine, Clondalkin and Dundrum are part of Property Partners real estate group, which is an independently-owned auctioneering group with more than 25 offices nationwide.

The local company specialises in sales, rentals, property management and valuation of all types of residential and commercial properties across all corners of Dublin City and further afield.

Cash In Rags, based at Watery Lane, are now going into their sixth year in business. Donna who runs the company, says that there are a lot of people these days interested in recycling their old clothes with them.

She added: “People like the idea of clearing out their house of old clothes and bringing it in to us in exchange for money.”

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within a point of third-placed Waterford and the final automatic European berth with a comfortable 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers.

The Hoops made it 16 points from the last available 18 as they gradually wore down a resolute Sligo side with second-half goals from Dylan Watts, his first for the club, and Gary Shaw.

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OVER 200 footballers from 15 top teams around Ireland competed in Dublin’s AUL Complex last weekend in this year’s Volkswagen Junior Masters football tournament.

A fiercely competitive final saw Crumlin United defeat St Kevin’s Boys with a penalty shootout needed to separate the two teams to land the main prize.

Crumlin United had put in a solid performance in their group with two strong performances against Roscommon Cubs and Portumna, winning both games 4-0. They faced a tougher challenge in the semi-final coming up against a strong Tolka Rovers side, who they overcame 2-1 in a closely fought encounter.

There was success, too, for Belvedere who won the Bowl competition, getting the better of Portumna Town in the final of that section.

Newbridge Town beat Mullingar Athletic to the shield while Evergreen saw off Arklow Town in the plate final.

Now in its fifth year, the Under-13 tournament has grown significantly in terms of its recognition and importance amongst the Irish grassroots soccer community.

The stakes were high with the winning team, Crumlin United receiving a cheque for €2,500 from Volkswagen Ireland for their club.

Mark McGrath, Head of Marketing for Volkswagen Passenger Cars in Ireland said: “We are proud to have hosted another exceptional Volkswagen Junior Masters event, which saw teams from all over Ireland play some great football in a very sporting manner.

“It is with great pleasure that I congratulate all teams who took part and the overall winner and Volkswagen Junior Masters Champion 2018, Crumlin United.”

PARTY TIME: Crumlin United celebrate their final success; bottom left, Crumlin goalkeeper Rian Hogan saves a penalty; bottom right, Belvedere’s Tadgh Hickey on the attack. Pictures: Seb Daly

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

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 601 0240

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BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S WE ARE delighted to announce that the club has now closed on the purchase of the Carmelite land.

This is truthfully a historic day for the club and we are very fortunate to have secured such valuable facilities. It will hopefully provide further playing facilities in the years ahead for the club, parish and wider community.

There was no jackpot winner or Match 3 winners. This week’s lotto draw jackpot is €2,000.

On August 18, the ladies section will hold a continuous thirteen and a half hour ladies football match on Pairc Ui Mhurchú involving circa 400500 players from U-9 to seniors. To support or donate log onto www.bodengaa.ie Best of luck to the Dublin senior footballers against Roscommon this weekend in the AllIreland Championship and congratulations to the Dublin ladies football team who overcame Mayo.

Faughs’ Chloe Mullen, right, won the Minor A player of the match; she is pictured with Cuala’s Sinead Wylde and Leinster camogie chairman Pat Martin. Picture: ilivephotos.com

FAUGHS A STRONG Cuala team defeated our senior hurlers in their AHL tie on Wednesday evening. Junior As played out an exciting draw with Ballyboden St. Endas and Junior Bs lost to Good Counsel.

Our major fundraising event this year is the Nite at the Races in Leopardstown Racecourse on August 16 next. Some tickets still available from Eoin Reynolds or any team mentor but time is running out as numbers must be confirmed by 1st August.

Tickets are €100 each and include admission to racecourse, race card and gourmet meal. Entertainment by the Waterboys.

Promises to be the social event of the year.

Congratulations to Chloe Mullen on a great performance for Dublin minors with a personal tally of 2-2 and finishing with ‘Man of the Match’ award against Offaly in the Camogie Championship. Also congratulations to Rachael Seary starring at centre half back for Dublin U-16s in a

great win over Kilkenny.

Next oiche cheoil agus craic in the Members’ Bar on Thursday, August 2 from 9pm till late. If you can sing a song, play an instrument, tell a yarn or just enjoy good music don’t forget to come along, No cover charge.

Fun table quiz in the Members’ bar on Wednesday nights. All welcome.

Deepest sympathy is extended to Noreen and John Kelly and extended family on the death of Maureen who sadly passed away during the week.

Also to Liam Duff and family on the death of Siobhan and to the family, clubmates and former teammates of Achille Boothman, one of the stars of the great Dublin and St Columbas teams of the 1960s.

In ithealann Dé go raibh a nAmamacha dílis.

Lotto – Jackpot €5,400 Numbers – 8, 13, 16 and 22.

No winner, One ‘Match 3’ winner – Margaret Bracken.

Next week’s jackpot will be €5,500.

SKIING: GLORIA AND GIORGIA MAKING THEIR MARK IN AUSTRIA

IrishLyonessesaimto conquer worldslopes

Austrian-based sisters looking to star in the green bib on the world skiing scene, looking to make a breakthrough for Irish skiers in the midst of an ultra competitive environment at their current base  JAMES HENDICOTT

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TWO IRISH skiers based in Austria are looking to put Ireland on an unlikely sporting map, by making inroads into the world of downhill skiing after picking up their Irish colours over the past year.

Gloria Lyons (competing at Under-21 level) and Giorgia Lyons (at Under-16) scored strong results with the Irish children’s team at the Trofeu Borrufa in Andorra last year, and are spending the summer working on their conditioning as they look to make a further impact in the coming season.

The pair have lived in the region of Styria in southeastern Austria since they were very young and, as is the convention

in the area, have been on skis since they were still little more than toddlers.

They have an Austrian mum, and an Irish dad. The pair regularly return to Ireland, seeing Dublin as a “second home”.

“At first, I skied some kindergarten races and school races but when I got older I started to ski in bigger races at the age of 12,” Gloria recalls.

“From this point on skiing became not just a hobby but a passion and I started to train more and more to improve my technique to become even faster.

“Two years ago, I raced in Ireland on the dry slope [in Kilternan] for the very first time; it is harder for me to ski on, but still an amazing adventure to have had.

“So at this point I really start-

Gloria and Giorgia Lyons representing Ireland

ed to race for Ireland at international races.”

Gloria is ambitious and sees the chance to race for Ireland as both a way to celebrate her

“

I hope to ski for Ireland as long as possible and that skiing will still be fun for me in the future

”

background, and a chance to circumnavigate the challenges of breaking into an extremely crowded Austrian team.

“I hope to ski for Ireland as long as possible and that skiing will still be fun for me in the future,” she says.

“One of my biggest dreams is to compete in the Olympics for Ireland.

“But until I get there my goals are to compete in the EYOF 2019 (European Youth Olympic Festival) and the Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2019.”

Giorgia very much follows in her sister’s footsteps and is also enjoying the Irish team experience.

“Here in Austria, it’s quite unusual to be an Irish skier but at international competitions, there are other countries that are not known for skiing, so there it’s not so unusual,” she explains.

“Many Austrian ski athletes have had more race training (in special ski programs) but I’m motivated to catch up. With hard work I hope it will be possible.

“I wouldn’t say training is more difficult or harder but of course it a challenge because it’s unusual and I want to represent Ireland well, but I will always give my best,” she adds.

“I mostly train alone and with my sister Gloria.

“Our trainer gives us advice and we do our best to put it into practice.

“In summer we train a lot of swiftness, strength, coordination and stamina and in winter we train on snow, on our race and ski technique.”

Giorgia’s ultimate aims are also around heading to the Olympics, something that would be a fantastic achievement for the pair: Ireland sent only five competitors to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, with only California born Seamus O’Connor and Utah-raised Brandan Newby breaking into the top 50 in their events.

With their Austrian experience, perhaps the Lyons can follow in their footsteps.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: AUTOMATIC EURO SPOT IN RANGE

LOI SHORTS Peas wash over Waves

Shamrock Rovers celebrate their second goals against Sligo Rovers. Picture: Bobby Best

Watts powers Rovers to big win over Sligo LOI PREMIER DIVISION Shamrock Rovers Sligo Rovers  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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S H A M RO C K R o v e r s moved to within a point of third-placed Waterford and the final automatic European berth with a comfortable 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers.

The Hoops made it 16 points from the last available 18 as they gradually wore down a resolute Sligo side with second-half goals from Dylan Watts, his first for the club, and Gary Shaw.

Watts – making his fifth appearance since signing from Leicester City last month – had already forced a fine stop from Sligo keeper Mitchell Beeney when he broke his duck for his new club.

It was a scrappy goal – in keeping with the general flow of the game – as Watts finished a chance that should have been finished off by Dan Carr.

Captain Ronan Finn caused havoc in the Sligo box as he dribbled passed Re ga n D o n e l o n a n d scooped in a cross that Beeney could only get a fingertip on.

Carr hit fresh air with his effort but was alert enough to stab the ball back to Watts who managed to poke the ball into the bottom corner past the despairing Beeney.

It was just reward for the Hoops’ play after the break, when they put a somewhat sluggish first half behind them by controlling the tempo and forcing Sligo to defend deep.

The visitors should have taken the lead early on when a nice one-two between Lee J Lynch and teenager Jack Keaney sent the latter free down the right.

He pulled the ball back into the box where David Cawley was arriving untracked from midfield, but his first-time shot hit the bar when he seemed

certain to score.

Watts’ forced a strong full-stretch save from Beeney with a longrange strike just past the half-hour, but generally the Hoops couldn’t turn their possession into clear-cut chances.

That changed after the break, and there was barely a minute played w h e n Aa ro n G re e n e came agonisingly close to connected with a Finn cross at the near post.

Finn had a shot expertly blocked by teenage defender John Mahon, but it was the captain’s marauding run shortly after that started the move that led to the opener.

Sligo defender Seamus Sharkey was shown a red card nine minutes from time as he picked up a second yellow card for chopping down subsitute Aaron Bolger.

And Shaw took advantage of the extra space in the visiting backline as he was quickest to react

to slot home the rebound after Beeney had saved Watts’ shot.

It was the Hoops’ sixth clean sheet on the bounce – and second for Alan Mannus, who once again deputised for the injured Gavin Bazunu – a record for the Tallaght era.

“It was a big result for us. We knew coming off

the back of the result last week that we needed to push on tonight,” Finn said afterwards.

“I thought after a sloppy first half we played well and deserved the win.

“We were a bit sluggish and weren’t at the races.

In the second half, we moved the ball quicker and got our goals.”

PEAMOUNT United reached a second successive Women’s National League Cup final as they brushed aside UCD Waves at Greenogue on Sunday afternoon.

Goals from Niamh Farrelly, Amber Barrett and Aine O’Gorman saw the Peas to a comfortable victory, albeit one they had to wait until late on to put to bed when O’Gorman netted with eight minutes remaining.

They will face old foes Wexford Youths.

James O’Callaghan’s side led from the third minute as a glut of early pressure yielded dividends for the home side.

O’Gorman’s cross from the right was met with a first-time volley from Ireland Under-19 international Farrelly and the ball arrowed past goalkeeper Erica Turner.

UCD had plenty of the ball but didn’t create many clear-cut chances, a shot from ex-Pea Rachel Doyle that was well-held by Naoisha McAloon their best shot at an equaliser.

Barrett doubled the lead midway through the second half and it was Turner at fault, the keeper’s clearance going straight to the Ireland striker, who finished into an empty net. O’Gorman capped off the win late on as she got on the end of Barrett’s cross for a tap-in.

UCD CLOSE IN ON TITLE UCD took one step closer to wrap-

unveiled to the home fans an hour

ping up the First Division title – and

before kick-off.

their return to the top level for the

40-year-old Dave Mulcahy

first time in five years – with victory

opened the scoring just past the

away to Athlone Town on Friday

half-hour to give Shels the half-

night.

time lead but Sam Verdon levelled

Gary O’Neill’s penalty was the only goal as the Students went seven points clear with five

for the visitors just three minutes after the break.

Moore scored his first 20 min-

games left.a Shelbourne now look

utes from the end before top scorer

odds-on to book a play-off spot

David O’Sullivan kept up his record

following an emphatic 6-1 victory

of scoring in every game against

over fellow promotion-chasers

his former club to make it 3-1.

Longford Town at Tolka Park.

Owen Heary got one over on his former Bohemians teammate Neale Fenn as new signing Karl

Jamie Doyle was shown a straight red card for dissent before Shels cut loose, Moore adding two more before

Moore made an instant impact,

James English capped off the win

scoring a hat-trick after only been

with a penalty.

St Pat’s and Bohemians’ forgettable weekend IT WAS a weekend to forget for both Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic as the pair fell to costly defeats.

Bohs are nervously looking back over their shoulders as their 2-0 defeat to Dundalk on Sunday leaves them just four points above the relegation play-off spot. The Saints’ chances of a top-half finish were dealt a blow as Liam Buckley’s side lost to Derry City.

After Ryan Brennan cancelled out Ally Roy’s early opener, Killian Brennan missed a late penalty.

It went from bad to worse as Rory Patterson put Derry in front, before an injury-time melée saw captain Ian Bermingham and Thomas Byrne shown straight red cards.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS

SENIOR footballers had a disappointing loss at home to Thomas Davis. The inter footballers had a hard fought two point win away to Balinteer and remain in a strong position to earn a promotion playoff spot.

Junior A after a bad run got back on the wagon with a well-deserved 1-14 to 1-5 win away to Whitehall. Senior hurlers had a battling draw last Wednesday vs St Vincent’s, it could be a vital point come the end of the season. Junior B hurlers had two great wins last week on Monday and Thursday, Thursday being a very satisfying win over near neighbours Commericals, in what was a tough game with plenty of skill on show. Junior As had a big win over Whitehall to lift them away from the relegation zone.

Commiserations to Colm Walsh and Evin Dowling who were part of the Dublin minor hurlers who unfortunately crashed out at All Ireland semi-final stage, but well done on a great year and both eligible again next year.

Lots of young Lucan camogie players on representative duty over the weekend. Hard luck to Lauren Dawson and Millie Reid who lost in the U-15A final to Kilkenny. However, two great results against Kilkenny at U-16, with both A and B winning; well done to Ellen Dunphy, Ali Dunne, Aoife Coffey, Phoebe Shannon and Laura Sharkey, Caitlin Maguire. Minor A beat Offaly in the Leinster Shield final, with Siofra Byrne, Aoife Mahon, Laura Quinn, Jessie McClelland all part of the team. Minor B unfortunately lost to Westmeath in the Leinster Championship final but well done to Aoife Byrne, Chloe O’Connor.

Also we wish Lucan player and Dublin senior hurling captain Chris Crummey well as he heads to Zambia for a few weeks to assist Zamda Ireland and thanks to all those who contributed to his cause. https://www.gofundme.com/zamda-fundraiser There was no winner of the €20,000 lotto on July 16; the numbers were 5, 12, 15 and 18. Next draw will be managed by Gerry McAndrew.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN COMMISERATIONS to Alex O’Neill and Joe Murray who were part of the Dublin minor hurlers whose AllIreland campaign ended over the weekend with a semi-final defeat to Galway.

Our senior footballers defeated St Pat’s of Palmerstown to continue their promotion push and similarly our junior A footballers beat St Peregine’s.

Our U-11 hurlers completed four weeks of Camaint competition last week in St Judes. Well done to the lads for their participation and thanks to all who helped.

Our adult hurlers are hosting a Golf Classic in Citywest this coming Saturday, August 4. The four-man team scramble will cost €200, with food included.

If interested in playing or

sponsoring contact Conán at 086 1089857 or John at 087 2639981.

Following last year’s success, our All-Ireland football final fundraiser is returning to Croke Park on the afternoon of Friday, August 31, the weekend of the final.

This year’s event will include a full three course meal followed by an AllIreland final preview involving special guests and other surprises. Individual spots cost €100 and tables are priced at €1,000. To reserve contact Alan 087 9299488, Niall 087 6290870, Rory 087 7704297 or Matthew 087 6836737.

Round Tower Lotto (July 23). Jackpot €4,400.

Numbers drawn: 2,12,13 and 17 bonus ball 25. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. Three €100 winners.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL: WEST DUBLIN SIDE THROUGH TO FACE

Rhinos bulldoze their way through in IAFL playoffs IAFL-1 PLAYOFFS  sport@dublingazette.com

THE WEST Dublin Rhinos qualified for the IAFL-1 with a 24-8 victory over the Donegal/Derry Vipers on Sunday.

Travelling to Limavady, the Rhinos knew they would face a hard-hitting, fierce challenge from the IAFL-1 North winners.

Before the game, head coach Barry Bolton told his side that “big-time players make big-plays in big-time games” – if that was the case, Bolton found big-time players across his squad.

The day could not have started any better for the Rhinos as David Hosford’s opening kick-off was spilled and the Vipers left pinned inside their own 10.

A fumbled toss on the first play saw Bolton himself recover the ball, giving the Rhinos offence the ball on the Vipers 6.

It took just two plays for

the Rhinos to find the endzone as Paddy Roche ran between left tackle Darragh McDonnell and left guard Finlay Dargan for a touchdown. Paul Hosford tacked on the extra to leave the Rhinos 7-0 up with scarcely a minute played.

That hard work from the Rhinos offensive line – including Stephen Egan, Eric Fitzgerald, Chris Cullen, Bolton, Paul O’Donnell and Graeme Taylor – would see the unit named game MVP. That would be a lead the Rhinos would never relinquish, thanks in no small part to a mean defence that has shipped just 25 points in its last five games. Plays from Pat Noonan, Adam Skelly, Luke Ivers and Brian Martin meant that a strong Vipers running game couldn’t get a foothold in the game.

Strong running from QB Paul Richardson and RBs Ian Fanning and Robert Pops would put the Rhinos

just outside the redzone with time running out in the second quarter. That allowed Paul Hosford to hit a 44-yard field goal for a 10-0 half time lead.

The Rhinos offence took the field receiving the ball and feeling confident for the second half. Again, Richardson, Pops and Fanning led the way, with David Hosford and Roche adding yards before the QB was able to force himself into the endzone. Hosford again hit the PAT for 17-0.

The Rhinos D continued to hold fast with Karl McGlynn and Fanning covering the pass along with Gahan and Shane McKeogh adding pressure up front. That pressure would get the ball back for the Rhinos and two massive Richardson runs had them on the 15-yard line as the 4th quarter ebbed away.

Richardson would break the line and rush into the endzone for his second TD of the day, with Paul Hosford again adding the PAT

for 24-0.

The Rhinos D would be denied a shutout by the Vipers, who have shown this season they can pass on any team in the country.

First a long pass was met with a high-point catch a run that McGlynn managed to end at the Rhinos 5.

After a number of stuffed runs, a well thrown and an excellently caught slant put the Vipers on the board for a consolation score.

Firhouse into Crumlin final four

Firhouse Clover prior to their quarter-final against Skerries Town

FIRHOUSE Clover ran up a Monday night 6-1 win over Skerries Town to continue their run in the Crumlin Summer Cup, putting them through to the semi-finals.

They played some lovely football and thoroughly deserved the victory. Dylan McGrath got a goal of the tournament contender with an audacious Lob from the edge of the area and he followed it up shortly after half time with another fantastic solo goal.

Conor Maguire then struck his first goal for the club after running almost the length of

the pitch before slotting home. Lorcan Paten volleyed in a fourth following a great team move.

Conor Byrne added the fifth with a nice finish into the bottom corner, a goal which his play on the night deserved, before Maguire tapped in his second of the game and Clover’s sixth minutes before the end.

Malahide United are the other side confirmed in the semi-finals following their 5-2 win over Crumlin B in their quarter-final battle.

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BELFAST TROJANS

The West Dublin Rhinos following their win over the Donegal/ Derry Vipers

SOCCER: COLDCUT CLUB IN THE FAST LANE FOR SENIOR CUP TIE

Doyle family affair in Dublin Bus overdrive FAI SENIOR CUP  DAVE DONNELLY

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CLONDALKIN CAMP

Leinster stars make guest appearance LEINSTER rugby star James Ryan was on

hand to sign autographs at the Bank of Ireland summer camp at Clondalkin RFC. He was joined by Andrew Porter as special visitors from the all-conquering provincial side to make their guest appearance, much to the delight of the camp participants.

Picture: david fitzgerald / SPORTSFIle

PAUL Doyle was manager of Dublin Bus the last time they won LSL Sunday Senior 1 in 2006 – and he has set his sights on repeating the trick as he begins his second stint in charge.

The Clondalkin native, who took Cherry Orchard to the top level and has most recently been part of Kevin Carroll’s staff at Collinstown, is back in situ with a club steeped in his family’s history.

Doyle’s dad was secretary here, while brothers Geoff, Graham and Stephen have all played with the club – Graham will be his assistant manager and Geoff is still playing.

Doyle stepped in following the departure of Darren Sheridan during the summer after the club narrowly avoided relegation.

One of Sheridan’s final acts was to see the Bus back into the FAI Cup proper for the first time in eight years with a win over FAI Intermediate Cup finalists Firhouse Clover.

Their reward was to draw fellow Leinster Senior League outfit CIE Ranch in the first round – a tie Doyle feels is more than winnable given they’re a league above the Inchicore side.

“You’re playing somebody at your level,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“The first round is coming too early for a lot of Leinster Senior League clubs because we’re only back in pre-season and our league hasn’t started yet.

“We’re still in the middle of our pre-season programmes so fitness is going to be a major advantage to the League of Ireland sides who are nearly finished.

“Playing a team like the Ranch, who are on an even keel with ourselves, it’s probably a fairer draw for us.

“I’m sure Ranch will be looking at it the

Dublin Bus are looking to continue their successful run of recent results, backing up their 2017 Metro Cup win

same way we are, it’s an easier draw to get to the next round and hopefully pull a League of Ireland club.”

The main focus this year is promotion and Doyle will aim to bring in some younger faces to help the strong core of the side

drive on next season.

“There hasn’t been a lot of changes – I didn’t want a lot of changes.

“The group that was there is a good group. We need to bring in a couple of young lads because the age profile is fairly high.”

Lester second in South of Ireland SOUTH OF IRELAND

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HERMITAGE’S Rowan Lester just missed out on golf’s South of Ireland title at the hands of Dundalk’s Caolan Rafferty at Lahinch.

The 25-year-old from Dundalk captured his first championship title by beating Lester at the 20th hole in Sunday’s final.

In the final, Rafferty found himself trailing as early as the second hole when Lest-

er made birdie. A bogey for Rafferty at the par-3 fifth doubled Lester’s advantage and it was only at the ninth that Rafferty finally won a hole.

One behind at the turn, Rafferty turned the tables by winning 12 and 13 but his lead did not last long.

He bogeyed 15 to bring Lester back level and another bogey at 17 left him needing a win at the last to keep the match alive.

From 209 yards, Rafferty produced one of the most

important shots of his career, and he two-putted for birdie to put the squeeze on Lester, who failed to convert a short putt for victory.

It was a cruel blow for Lester but he had to quickly compose himself as the final headed back down the first playoff hole. This time Rafferty missed a chance to seal victory.

But Rafferty kept calm amid the chaos and delivered the telling blow, a birdie at the Hermitage’s Rowan Lester. Picture: Pat Cashsecond extra hole soon after. man/GUI

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ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN WELL done to the junior hurlers who had a good win over Kilmacud Crokes during the week, and similarly the junior footballers on Sunday.

Our senior footballers were unlucky to lose to Round Towers, while the senior hurlers also lost out to St Sylvesters.

Well done to our senior camogie team who took part in the super 7’s during the week. Hard luck to our own Sadhbh Duffy and the Dublin Minor Camogie B team who lost out in the Leinster final. Details of all fixtures on our website at www.stpatricksgaa.ie and Facebook page.

A reminder once again that our Lotto is now online. If you play online, like and share on your social media before July 31, you can be in with a chance of winning your choice of (i) a 2019 membership for St Patrick’s GAA club (ii) a €100 voucher for Supervalu or (iii) a €100 voucher for the Palmerstown house. https://www.locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?ll_id=1483#Anchor A reminder also that our Golf classic is taking place on Friday 14 September.

This is an important fundraiser for the club and all support appreciated. Please contact Conor Haugh on 086 3851310 if interested in supporting.

The numbers in the Lotto draw were 13, 19, 25 and 28. There were two match 3 winners – Kevin Ward and John Maguire who won €100 each.

ST MARY’S A GOOD weekend of Adult league results saw Seniors beat Scoil ui Chonaill and Juniors beat O’Tooles.

All club members can now find details of the various Player Injury Schemes on our Facebook page and website with downloadable claim forms for both GAA/WILLIS and the LGFA schemes.

The annual Paula Redmond Fun Day has been re-scheduled for Saturday, August 4.

Details are available on posters and flyers located around Saggart and Rathcoole and

our Facebook page.

Lotto numbers were 1, 8, 9 and 14. There was no winner so next week’s jackpot remains capped at €8,000 with a €4,400 Roll-over. There were three Match 3 winners of €35 each, Karen Bennett, Saggart, Mrs B Lawlor, Saggart and Christine O’Haire, Rathcoole. Next week’s Match 3 will be worth €100 win/share. You can now follow the LocalLotto link on our Facebook page by using the Blue “Shop Now” button and website to play Lotto online.

ST MARK’S MEMBERSHIP is overdue, please pay ASAP. Tickets for the Dublin Semi Final, book will be behind bar. Order must be made by the end of this week.

Thanks to Johnstone’s Decorating Centre and Brian Aherne for the donation of paint to the club. Congrats to U-16 hurlers Conor Burke (Dublin captain on the night) and Jack Kielthy who represented Dublin last week against the Scottish Shinty team (two teams pictured above), the club is so proud.

Golf Classic, Friday, August 31: see Facebook for details or contact Fran McCann 085 2424146. Music every Saturday in the club. Music this Saturday

by Tony Brophy and Sunday by Frank McDowell. Live sport every weekend.

Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45pm, open to everyone. Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm and 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge. Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning at 9:30am. Please continue to support the club lotto. Tickets €2 each or three for €5, Jackpot €7,400 - not won. Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 25. €50 Winners 1. Mags c/o Willie Condron 2. Eva Casey 3. The Moaners 4. F. Mulholland 5. Sharon & Cathy 6. Frank & Maureen c/o Club.

FOOTBALL: STRONG SECOND HALF SHOWING

Fetigan fires key goal as Towers on promotion hunt AFL DIVISION 4 St Peregrine’s 0-10 Round Tower, Clondalkin 1-15  MICK MCGLYNN sport@dublingazette.com

ROUND Tower’s junior footballers kicked on in the second half of their AFL5 tie with basement side St Peregrine’s to keep up their promotion push.

The home side proved resilient in the first half but were limited to three points in the second period and Azees Fetigan struck the goal that ultimately broke their resistance.

Towers were the better in the first half but struggled to kick on and a better closing ten minutes left Peregine’s well in the game at the break.

The opening score of the game was registered when Adam Behan who cut inside and fed Jason Mockler to strike.

L e e Mo ra n p ro b e d openings throughout the game and he combined with Dermot Milton to tee up Adam Clarke to strike a second.

Peregine’s registered their first before Moran kicked a great point from the half forwards.

An excellent team move brought the fourth, starting with Mark Gahan and Seán Ó’Donnagain in the full

The Round Tower’s AFL5 footballers

back line. Behan, Milton and Moran swapped passes before Cathal Carty, in the inside forwards, turned sharply to point.

M o c k l e r k i c ke d a free for a three point lead but two points left Peregine’s trailing by one.

Paul Clifford and Mark Taylor then patiently combined on the 40 before releasing Carty and the foul on him was punished by Mockler.

Goalkeeper Dean Alford was required to make an important close range save to keep the Clondalkin club ahead and they were pegged

back to 0-6 each before late scores from Carty and a Milton 45 put two in it.

The margin was narrowed to one within two minutes of the restart b u t Jo ey L e e c h a n d Davey McCarthy, substitutes introduced at half time, combined with the latter kicking successfully.

Key goal Again, the margin was reduced to the minimum before Azees Fetigan struck the goal that propelled Towers to victory.

Taylor was instrumental in the build up and Clarke pressurised when

a high ball arrived into the box.

It broke to Fetigan around the back and he smashed to the net.

Follow-up scores from Carty and Leech put them well clear before Taylor kicked a great score from the 40.

Mockler added another free and Leech then registered his second with the final kick.

Just two games remain for Towers; they take on St Brendan’s on Sunday, August 11 in the Community Centre.

They sit in a share of second place with Clontarf on 18 points, two behind Na Fianna.

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HURLING: FIRHOUSE ROAD CLUB REMAIN CLEAR WITH TWO GAMES TO GO

Lucan earn crucial tie as Boden march on AHL DIVISION ONE  sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN Sarsfields earned what might be a crucial point in the shake-up to avoid relegation from AHL1 as they tied 1-16 a piece with St Vincent’s.

Facing into a strong wind in the first half, they started well with an early goal from Tommy Somers setting the on their way. Vincent’s gradually began to exert dominance and soon went to the front helped by a well finished goal.

The Marino side had a lot of wides in that first half and their half-time advantage of two points (1-7 to 1-5) that probably didn’t reflect their dominance.

Lucan began the second half well with Johnny McCaffrey striking some great long range scores and were soon on level terms. It was tit

for tat then to the end, with both teams having chances to win it but it finished level, which was probably a fair reflection of this very evenly contested game.

It was a much improved performance from Lucan after the previous week’s loss to Faughs and the point secured could be very valuable as they seek to get clear of the relegation dogfight.

Just down the road at Ballyboden St Enda’s Pairc ui Murchu, the hosts edged their derby date with St Jude’s.

For the visitors, Danny Sutcliffe, with his brilliant individual high catch, 30-metre run and bat to the net, seemed to have settled the affair.

However, the response from Boden came in the form of a wonderous brace of points from Conal Keaney. This was

ultimately the difference between the sides in what was a sporting contest for the entire hour.

The opening half was a tame affair with the sides sharing the sliotar for more or less equal periods of possession time. In consequence, the score at the break was just 0-7 to 0-6 in favour of the home side.

The best of the scores came from Conor Dooley and James Roche for Boden, whereas Sutcliffe was the main attacker for Jude’s.

Paul Ryan showed a few good touches and contributed his usual point tally from frees.

Paul Doherty also looked sharp and added a fine point after Dooley and Stephen O’Connor did the donkey work at midfield.

The second half was very much a ‘stop-start’ type of game. Doherty

and Neil Mangan shared points and kept the gap to just a score. Niall Ryan made a fine catch from a loose Judes clearance, ran along the whitewash to flash the ball over the black-spot.

Sutcliffe responded with a classy point following one of at least six or seven attempts to bring him into the play. His follow-up goal seemed to have made the decisive difference between the teams, only for Aiden Mellett to flash over the equalising score within a few minutes.

Back in defence, Luke Corcoran and Simon Lambert were doing solid work in keeping the Judes attack under control.

Keaney had the final say with a few clever assists and his own finishing, two valuable scores that will keep Boden in pole position on the league table.

Healy inspires Dublin yet again TG4 LADIES SFC GROUP 4 Dublin Mayo  sport@dublingazette.com

3-11 1-8

NOELLE Healy scored 1-2 as reigning champions Dublin advanced to quarter-finals of the TG4 Ladies Football Championship with a perfect record after victory over Mayo in their Group 4 decider.

It was a repeat of last year’s final was a competitive affair played out in wet conditions, and Dublin started the stronger.

Foxrock Cabinteely’s Sinead Goldrick attempts to block a Mayo pass. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Healy got the girls in blue off the mark inside a minute, but it was quickly clear the weather was to be a major factor, with both sides struggling to string passes together and keep their footing at Dr Hyde Park.

Nicole Owens and Sinead Aherne chipped in for the Dubs early on, with Mayo sticking within a couple of points in a scrappy affair in which sights of the posts were hard won.

The key moment of the first half coming when Aherne’s shot was stopped by Mayo ‘keeper Sorcha Murphy, only for the unfortunately

Clodagh McManamon to put through her own net from the rebound.

The first period had yielded a 1-5 to 0-4 lead for the holders, but hadn’t been the final repeat that spectators might have hoped for with Mayo still shy key players.

Things started a little quicker in the second half with Mayo grabbing the first couple of points, before Healy hit was looked like a decisive goal in the 33rd minute, only for Mayo to head straight down the other end and snatch a maximum through Fiona Doherty.

The west coast side were level with 20 minutes to go with Niamh Kelly looking ever more a threat for the girls in green and red. Dublin, though, had their own goal chances and were ultimately to put things away in a game that was solely a battle for group stage position.

Carla Rowe had a goal disallowed for a square ball before Owens netted Dublin’s third, and Sarah Rowe was dismissed for a second yellow for the Mayo side.

Dublin will now play Kerry in the quarter finals.

FOOTBALL

Jude’s in top six

Ballyboden St Enda’s Conal Keaney

ST JUDE’S moved into the top-six of AFL Division One courtesy of a 0-17 to 1-11 victory at the expense of St Brigid’s at Tymon North.

There was little to separate the two sides for the majority of the contest and a sharing of the spoils appeared to be on the cards for large spells. Jude’s had other ideas, however, and a hat-trick of late points from Niall Coakley offered Jude’s a vital edge. Colm Murphy and Kieran Doherty were also in fine scoring form throughout, as the home team held off the spirited challenge.

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