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Disability groups slam HSE as testing adjusted MARK O’BRIEN RECENT changes to the Assessment of Need (AON) of children with disabilities has caused shock and anger among local disability groups. Until recently, an AON was carried out to ascertain the full range of a child’s needs associated with their disability. The changes to this process has caused huge upset and apprehension among parents and professionals who look after children with special needs. Local group, Enough Is Enough, which campaigns for better dis-
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PICTURED are Sofia and Diana Diadiajeva, who were crowned Brightest at Bloom in the blazing sunshine at Bloom in the Phoenix Park last week. Solus Brightest at Bloom was a nod to Ladies Day, but was all-inclusive event open to ladies, gentlemen, children, people of all abilities and sunny dispositions of all ages. Also pictured is Gary Graham, Bord Bia’s Bloom Manager. See Gallery on P20-21. Picture: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography
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ability services, has asked that the new process be halted immediately. Vanessa Murphy, from the group, told Dublin Gazette that the new process could lead to delays in securing the proper services for a child with a disability. “The HSE are trying to stop giving out a diagnosis for children,” she said. SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 2
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RECENT changes to the Assessment of Need (AON) of children with disabilities has caused shock and anger among local disability groups. Until recently, an AON was carried out to ascertain the full range of a child’s needs associated with their disability. The changes to this process has caused huge
upset and apprehension among parents and professionals who look after children with special needs. Local TD Gino Kenny (PBP) said he had been contacted by a number of local parents, groups and organisations representing children with special needs who were shocked by the changes. “I believe this new procedure is a thinly veiled device to reduce waiting lists without carrying out proper AONs or increasing resources,” he said. “I have submitted a large number of Parliamentary
Questions to the Minister for Health and will be meeting with parents of children with special needs to discuss mounting a serious campaign against these stealth changes.” Enough Is Enough, which campaigns for better disability services, has asked that the new process be halted immediately. Organisations such as the Psychological Society of Ireland and the Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland have also expressed serious concerns about the changes. Vanessa Murphy of
Enough Is Enough said the new process could lead to delays in securing the proper services for a child with a disability. “The HSE are trying to stop giving out a diagnosis for children,” she said. “They will do an assessment, they will say that the child has a disability but they won’t name the disability. “So, that will have a knock-on effect for school, which would be the biggest issue, and what services you would need for your child.” Vanessa fears the new process could prove to be “impossible to navigate” for parents. “To get into a school that’s suitable for your child, you need to have a correct diagnosis,” she said. “They’re not going to do that. The child is just going to be left in limbo and the parents left in limbo and you’re going to be fighting for a place in a school that you can’t get because you don’t have it on paper from the HSE to say this is what the child needs.” A HSE spokesperson said the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for AON had not been implemented. “A new SOP for AON will see standardised process implemented nationwide “Following the preliminary team assessment, a child will receive initial interventions while waiting further assessment if necessary. The new process represents a significant and positive change for children with a disability and their families.” The spokesperson said that the changes would have a positive effect, allowing children with disabilities easier to access assessment.
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FOLLOWING a highly competitive open competition, eight artists have now been selected as part of the Children’s Hospital Group Public Art Programme to develop innovative artworks for the public spaces surrounding the new children’s hospital and the two new paediatric outpatients and urgent care centres at Connolly and Tallaght Hospitals. The Programme is being implemented as part of the new children’s hospital project, a landmark healthcare development for Ireland and the single largest capital investment in healthcare in the history of the State. The successful artists, Roisin DeBuitlear, Jason Bruges Studio, Remco DeFouw, Vera Klute, Rhona Byrne, Ian Wilson, Gareth Kennedy and Martin Healy (pictured), will now work with the project’s design team and its stakeholders on developing their artwork proposals.
Witnesses Funding sought to boost for traffic childcare accident GARDAI are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into a serious road traffic accident in Clondalkin. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 3.30pm on Oak Road. The collision involved a car and pedal cyclist and the pedal cyclist was removed to Tallaght Hospital with serious injuries. The female pedal cyclist (30 years) remains in hospital in a critical condition and the female driver (31 years) was uninjured. Gardai are appealing to any persons who may have witnessed the collision or who travelled on the Oak Road on Friday afternoon at 3.30pm approximately, and who may have dash cam equipment to assist them in their investigation to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 6667600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
OVER €82,000 in Capital Funding has been announced for childcare providers in Clondalkin, Lucan and Newcastle. Welcoming the announcement, local TD Frances Fitzgerald said: “This funding will contribute towards the creation of new early year and school age places as well as natural outdoor play areas across five different facilities. “A maximum grant of €50,000 has been awarded to Castle Kids in Clondalkin for the creation of additional early years places while €15,312 has been provided to Sherpa Kids, located at Scoil Mhuire GNS in Lucan, for the provision of new school-age childcare places. “Three facilities have received funding for outdoor natural play areas; Lucan East Pre and After School were awarded €3,600, Explore Together Childcare in Hillcrest was awarded €6,248 and Sticky Fingers in Newcastle given a grant of €7,000.”
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MY LITTLE BIG DAY: NON-RELIGIOUS CEREMONY FOR CHILDREN
Local kids enjoy big day of celebration MARK O’BRIEN
THE Finnstown Castle Hotel recently hosted the very first of a new type of ceremony for children who are not making their first holy communion. My Little Big Day is a non-religious ceremony for children whose classmates were making their Holy Communion. The event is parent-led, child-centred and not for profit and was the culmination of a year-long project which brought likeminded families together to organise a day of celebration for their children. Head coordinator of My Little Big Day, Tony O’Donohoe told Dublin Gazette that the idea
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came about as he is raising his own son Brandon in a non-religious way. He said: “We’re raising Brandon in a nonreligious way. We have him in a multi-denominational school and it was just very apparent that his classmates were going to be making their
holy communion and he and a whole other bunch of kids in the school were going to be missing out on the day. “So we just thought what we could do about it. We don’t want him to be penalised because we’ve decided to raise him in a non-religious way.” On the day, 12 children from 10 families took part in the ceremony, which saw children add wishes to a “Wish Tree” and read out lines from some of their favourite poems and songs. Most of the families involved did not know one another prior to becoming part of the project, and all had the same
goal. As part of the preparation for the ceremony, the children had a play date at BASE in Celbridge, some met for a picnic and games, and they planted a tree locally as well. They made new
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friends, had lots of fun and did something really positive for the environment. Tony said the group hopes to assist other parents to organise their own ceremonies. “If your child’s classmates are due to make their Holy Communion in 2019, but they themselves are not, there is now an alternative,” he said. “And that alternative is positive, uplifting and has a wonderful message for the children taking part.” Anyone looking for more information on holding a ceremony can email littlebigdayproject@gmail.com.
STEWARTS SPECIAL SCHOOL
Marathon effort to raise funds for new play areas OVER 40 staff and parents from Stewarts Special School took part in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. The group are raising funds for the new play areas that are required for their long-awaited new premises, which opens in 2019. The new school will be the biggest special school in Ireland, catering for students aged four to eighteen years with moderate to severe and profound learning difficulties, some students with autism and some with complex medical needs. The Department of Education and Skills are funding all of the building costs associated with the new school; however the school has to cover the cost of playground equipment. One parent said: “My child deserves the chance to play as any other child would play in a playground, the only difference is my child needs extra support and adapted resources to enable him to get all the great benefits from this.” The proposed cost of the equipment for the four play areas needed to cater for the needs of the students is in the region of €200,000. The school is actively seeking sponsorship for various individual pieces of equipment; the cost of a disability swing alone is €15,000. The school would love to hear from any company that would consider becoming a partner or who would like to engage with the school through their Corporate Social Responsibility scheme. For more details see Stewarts School website stewartsschool.ie where donations can be made directly or see ifundraise.ie/stewartsschool to set up a fundraiser.
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WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE FIRMLY ON THE AGENDA - EMMA HENDRICK
Motion calling for maternity leave for councillors passes MARK O’BRIEN
SOUTH Dublin County Council have passed a motion calling for maternity leave for councillors. The motion was passed with cross-party support at the Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee in South Dublin County Council on Thursday, May 24. Counc illors are not currently permitted any maternity leave and under the Local Government Act 2001, if a councillor is continuously absent from council meetings for a period of six months, they are deemed to have given up their seat. Last year, it was reported that a number of Dublin City councillors returned to work weeks after giving birth. The motion called for maternity leave for councillors and to give councillors the power to nominate a paid substitute for their seat for up to six months. Cllr Emma Hendrick, who brought the motion
before the council, said she was “delighted” it had passed on the eve on the referendum on the Eighth Amendment. “Women’s rights are firmly on the agenda as we have seen with the #IBelieveHer and #MeToo protests,” she said. “One of the obstacles facing women today is our lack of representation in the political sphere. “Only 20% of local
councillors are women. Although we saw more women elected in 2016 after the adoption of gender quotas, female representation in the Dail remains at a pathetic 22%.” She added that, as women disproportionately have responsibility for child-rearing, they are often forced to make difficult choices between their family and their job. “The challenges of
pregnancy, childbirth and the challenges of looking after a newborn baby take their toll on a woman’s physical and mental health,” she said. “Maternity leave is an essential part of this recovery and, unlike other jobs where workers and the trade union movement achieved this demand, in political roles it is not the norm. “As a political representative who takes my
role seriously, I deal with casework and I am also engaged as an activist in numerous campaigns. “Any change which allows a woman to be the best political representative possible should be welcomed by everyone.” Cllr Hendrick called on the council to implement the motion immediately, saying that she hoped it would pave the way for more women to enter politics.
Celbridge school’s gardening group highly commended at Bloom festival
President Higgins and his wife Sabina at the Postcard Garden
A CELBRIDGE school has been highly commended for their exhibition at this year’s Bloom festival. North Kildare Educate Together National School’s (NKETNS) parent gardening group created a Postcard Garden for this year’s event. It’s the first time the school’s parent gardening group has applied for one of Bloom’s coveted Postcard Garden plots (3m x 2m) where amateur gardeners can showcase their club or locality. The NKETNS garden, entitled “Growing while Learning, Learning while Growing”, is all about the importance of the natural world for children’s education, personal development and well-being. “Being in nature engages the senses, sparks curiosity and inspires creativity,” said Terri O’Brien, one of the NKETNS parent volunteers who help students from Junior Infants through to 6th class to grow flowers and vegetables. “In our increasingly digital world it’s more important than ever that schools strive to keep their young students in touch with nature, and gardening is a great way to do that.” Speaking before the event, NKETNS Principal Rita Galvin said: “The school is thrilled to have had our parent gardening group’s Postcard Garden application accepted by Bloom. “The children and staff are very excited as gardening with our pupils has always been a wonderful feature of the school and fits in with our philosophy of holistic education.”
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Get your taste buds tingling for festival THE Flavours of South Dublin Food Festival is scheduled to take place in Rathfarnham Castle Park on Sunday 24 June from 11.00 am – 6.00 pm. This unique food festival will showcase the very best cuisine from the locality and aims to highlight the diversity and vibrancy of the food culture in the county. This is the second year of the festival. It is free to attend and guarantees to be a great day out for the whole family. The Festival will take place in the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle, which dates from Elizabethan times and is probably the earliest example of what is termed a ‘fortified house’ built in Ireland. On the day there will be free guided tours of the Castle (see www.rathfarnhamcastle.ie for more details). Visitors and locals alike are encouraged to come along and try some of the gourmet cuisine and delectable tastes.
Decrease in Rathcoole garda numbers FIANNA Fail TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran has again raised the issue of the continued decline in gardai stationed at Rathcoole garda station in the Dail. In information received by the Deputy from Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan through parliamentary question, it was revealed that there has been a drop of nine gardai in Rathcoole garda station since 2014. Deputy Curran was speaking in the Dail during a Topical Issues Debate said: “There is a very real need for the allocation of extra Garda resources in this locality. As a member of the Joint Policing Committee I am acutely aware of the issues in our area and regularly raise these matters during debate. “I cannot understand why we have this decline when the population and economic activity in this hinterland is growing significantly. In 2014 there were 89 gardai in Clondalkin and today there are 92. In Lucan there were 74 in 2014 and today there are 70. In Ronanstown there were 91 in 2014 and today there are 88. In Rathcoole, however, in 2014 there were 23 and today there are 14. That is a really significant drop.”
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RONANSTOWN: GARDAI SEIZED CANNABIS HERB WITH A VALUE OF €40K ON NEILSTOWN RD
Garda response to anti-social behavior in Clondalkin hailed MARK O’BRIEN
GARDAI at Ronanstown have been commended for their efforts in combatting anti-social behavior in North Clondalkin Gardai in the area recently seized cannibas herb with a value of €40,000 at apartments near the Rowlagh shops on the Neilstown Road. In follow up searches quantities of Diamorphine (Heroin) with an estimated value of €50,000, two Taser type stun guns and other drug making paraphernalia were recovered. Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) commended the gardai for their efforts. He said: “After a significant amount of letters from concerned residents, phone calls and emails and following my representations to the Ronanstown Guards, I am delighted that the garda response has been so positive. “The majority of people in North Clondalkin want
to live drug free lives and not be subject to open drug dealing and be free to go about their daily activities without fear of intimidation or feeling harassed.” Cllr Timmons said he had no doubt that the seizure will have a severe impact on the activities of those involved in drug dealing in the area. “I am also sure this will send out a clear message that drug dealing around local shops and services is not acceptable and that people will not be intimidated or prevented from living their lives,” he said. “Especially children and older people should not have to witness what has been happening all too frequently lately. “I want to thank the guards in Ronanstown garda station, who have been very responsive and are keeping our community safer. “It also sends out a clear message that the community is being listened to.”
Cllr Timmons said he intends to bring a motion before the Clondalkin Area Committee of South Dublin County Council calling for CCTV to be installed at the Rowlagh shops to assist gardai combat drug dealing in the area. Cllr Timmons has also welcomed public consultation on the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use. He said: “People’s drug use should be dealt with as a public health issue rather than as a criminal issue. “The resources currently used to process the 72% of drug convictions that are for personal possession should be redirected to treatment and support services and to more effective policing of the drugs trade.” Public consultation remains open until June 30. The consultation can be accessed via an online questionnaire at https:// health.gov.ie/consultations
Rockin’ in the Court Yard Hotel LAUREN Connolly and Jill Owens were all smiles at the Court Yard Hotel as they enjoyed the annual Rock the Yard Festival. Kormac’s Big Band were one of the highlights of this year’s event as well as folk rock duo Hudson Taylor followed by Lucan locals, The Riptide Movement. See Gallery next week. Picture: Simon Peare
Trial of PJ Mansfield collapses
Cannabis with a value of €40,000 was seized. Picture: Stock Image
THE trial of a late billionaire’s son who was accused of unlawfully possessing over 1,200 bullets, has collapsed at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Cormac Quinn told the jury that the prosecution had not proved how many rounds of ammunition Patrick James (PJ) Mansfield was entitled to possess. The judge said because of this, the jury would be speculating on how many rounds Mr Mansfield (41) was not entitled to possess. He directed the jury to return a not guilty verdict on day 3 of the trial. Mr Mansfield had denied possessing 1,252 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition without the relevant firearms licence at his former home in Coldwater Lakes, Saggart, Co Dublin on January 29, 2015. Mr Mansfield’s current address was given as Saggart House, Saggart. He has no previous convictions. Judge Quinn told the jury that Mr Mansfield had been permitted by a firearms certificate to hold a Walther .22 pistol and a certain number of .22 caliber ammunition. He said gardaí thought this number was 300 bullets. Judge Quinn reminded the jurors that they had seen a photo of one side of Mr Mansfield’s firearms certificate which showed he had been authorised to hold the gun. The judge said a photo of the other side, which had not been produced, would have shown how many rounds of ammunition Mr Mansfield had been permitted to hold. He added that the person who had authorised the firearms certificate had also not been produced as a witness in the case. The judge said there were “stringent requirements” with prosecuting a case and a jury was not allowed to speculate on any issue. Judge Quinn thanks the jurors for their diligence in the case and hoped they had found it an “instructive experience”. During the trial, the jury heard evidence that Mr Mansfield was an authorised member of a gun club and a person “of good character”. After his arrest Mr Mansfield told gardai that he didn’t know he had that much ammunition in the house. The trial heard that during an earlier audit inspection of firearm licensees, gardai checked out all the firearms licensed to Mr Mansfield but never asked for any ammunition to be produced.
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EDMONDSTOWN RD CLOSED SINCE NOVEMBER 2017
Reopen our road now, say angry residents Lucan teacher Kristina gets top maths award KRISTINA Troy, maths teacher in Kishoge CC in Lucan (pictured with some of her students), was a recipient of an award from the Irish Mathematics Trust for the excellence of her Maths teaching. Kristina was presented with her award on Saturday, May 26 at a ceremony in University College Cork. This is a very prestigious award. In Kristina’s case the award was presented for ‘excellent preparation, excellent relationships, excitement and energy in the classroom.’ Kristina’s students have commented that
she is an ‘amazing and supportive teacher’, she ‘inspires me to work harder and enjoy the subject’ and she ‘manages to explain complex problems in a way that is relatable to real life’. Kishoge CC principal Niall Hare said: “We’re thrilled for Kristina and for her students. The Diploma of Excellence is a prestigious award and richly deserved in Kristina’s case. “She is a passionate and committed teacher who manages to bring out the best in all of her students.”
LOCALS have reached boiling point over the road closure on Edmondstown Road in Rathfarnham. The road has been closed since November 2017, after illegal excavation works on lands bordering the road caused the partial collapse of the road. The closure has forced motorists to take a detour of more than 5km. A community committee, involving more than 30 businesses including the Merry Ploughboy and Johnnie Fox’s pubs, schools and resident’s associations, are calling on the council for immediate action to reopen the road. Local TD John Lahart (FF) has urged the council to urgently carry out the works necessary. The Dep-
uty has been informed that the council has made the decision to injunct the third party that is responsible for the closure of the road. Speaking after a recent public meeting, he said: “Edmondstown Rd is one of the principal tourism and business gateways to the Dublin Mountains, as well as a primary residential transport artery. “The road has remained closed since excavation works were carried out. As a precaution, the council closed the road to traffic but have not made any effort to reopen it since. “The council’s decision to now commence legal proceedings, will mean that the road will likely remain closed indefinitely.” Donal Cawley of the Merry Ploughboy Pub said
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the road closure is having a detrimental impact on his business. “We’ve developed a product into one of Ireland’s leading tourist attractions and we’re totally handicapped by the inaction by the council. “The amount of businesses and services that are affected by it is huge.” He said that there is a lot of anger and frustration
among the locals, and the community feels abandoned by the council in their handling of the matter.” The council said: “The council understand the urgency of the works commencing and being completed in order that the road can reopen. “The council have sought a date of commencement of the remedial works.”
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Thumbs up for a great attitude and taking part
Fair play to the ladies of all ages in the run, such as these ladies doing their best
Amanda Byram and David Gillick. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
Spirits stayed high as everyone crossed both the start and finish lines
Everyone stayed positive as they stepped up to completing the route
Marathon efforts paid off as 30,000 took part B
Y THEIR thousands they came – women from every corner of the city, the island of Ireland and even farther afield, all sharing one aim: to take part in the 36th VHI Women’s Mini Marathon last June Bank Holiday weekend. Whether joining the crowd on a solo run, or taking part with a pal, or even as part of a group, the women of Ireland rose to the challenge of joining together to have some fun, share some solidarity and to help effect change for the hundreds of charities and causes that they were all running, jogging, walking, limping or rolling along for. Locals, immigrants, and women who’d crossed the world just to take part may have all ran as individuals, but collectively they made a marvellous, empowering sight, as the vast majority of participants sported colourful T-shirts and tops that showed they were running to fundraise for or otherwise support a cause. Pieta House was just one of the many west Dublin-based popular causes that appeared again and agan on T-shirts, with women from that side of the city also delighted to head into town to hit the streets, with their bright tops adding to the colourful ocean of causes on show. The end result was a terrific cross-section of many of the causes that the women – and men – of Ireland hold dear, with the marvellous efforts of Mna na hEireann (and Mna na everywhere else taking part) creating a bright, colourful, uplifting spectacle as a river of support and optimism flowed through the capital’s centre. As for the few rogue males spotted taking part (perhaps because of their less-than-cunning disguises), the women kindly ignored their testosterone-fuelled transgressions. Pictures: Shane Dillon
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Some very cunning disguises helped a few rogue males blend into the sea of women
Holding the hi-vis line together
Great spirits at the starting line
Thousands of women streamed through surrounding streets on their way to the run
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Angel Amie celebrates her Holy Communion PICTURED is Amie Finnegan from Lucan Educate Together National School after making her Holy Communion at St Mary’s Church Lucan last Saturday. The All Stars Team at the McKeown Cup at Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club, Lucan. Pictures: Simon Pearre
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Roisin Conlon, Amber Plunkett, Alana McIlreavy and Caoimhe Nolan
Emer Ryan, Kiera Treacy and Saoirse O’Dowd
A keen contest at The McKeown Cup T
HE McKeown Cup was contested last Monday night. This annual camogie event pits Scoil Mhuire GNS vs the All Stars for the cup in memory of Caroline McKeown, kindly sponsored by her family. The All Stars successfully defended their title from last year in a keenly contested game.
Caoilfhionn Sheary, Orla Morrissey, Cathy Cosgrove and Emily King
Holly Kelly, Emma Cooper, Lana Brennan, Amy Connolly, Caoimhe Kelly and Katherine Connolly
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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: TUCK IN TO OUR PICK OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY EATERIES
YOU’LL want to ketchup with this special day – it’s almost time for National Burger Day, on June 21. Yup, it’s a thing – and a delicious thing for the diary it is too, with lots of burger joints across the country set to promote a ‘buy one, get one free’ initiative. Why, you’ll soon all be eating as much burgers as a certain US president (allegedly) in no time – or at least on one delectable day in June! For further information about the upcoming event, see www.nationalburgerday.ie
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AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST BURGER JOINTS IN THE CITY CENTRE
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EMEMBER when grabbing a quick bite or fast food was pretty much restricted to getting some pizza, or chips, or pizza, or chips? While we still have a soft spot for that kind of no-fuss, no-frills grub, we’re also happy to indulge our canny carniverous side, and are always on What goes perfectly with the looka great burger? out for a great burger joint. Happily, recent years have seen new eateries meat our demands, with some delish diners serving up brilliant burgers. Here are some of our favourite Dublin burger joints.
RICK’S BURGER LOCATION: 24 Dame Street, Dublin 2 HIGHLIGHT: Post night-out food A GREAT location at Dame street sees Rick’s Burgers perfectly placed to serve a wide range of mouth-watering Americanstyle burgers such as Hawaiian & Double Decker Meals. It’s prime location by the busy corner with George’s Street has made it a renowned spot for pub and clubgoers stopping by for after-drink bites, or binges. Rick’s is known for tasty, big burgers for a reasonable price, and its chips with garlic and cheese are highly recommended. There are also delivery options for those days you just don’t want to get off the couch – but with so many people passing by on their way in or out, there’re plenty of reasons to pop in to Rick’s.
BUNSEN LOCATION: Wexford Street, Temple Bar and South Anne Street HIGHLIGHT: Simple, straight-up burgers KNOWN as a hip and trendy burger joint, Bunsen is found at three locations in town. Among its unique claims to fame, Bunsen – having sampled all major beef breeds in Ireland – settled on having the beef supplied by FX Buckleys. Also, having experimented with over 50 cheeses, including making their own (now that’d a unique claim), Bunsen settled on the closest possible thing to traditional American hamburger cheese available in Europe, adding to the authentic taste experiences cooked up by Bunsen. There are also pure Paleo and gluten-free options at Bunsen, making its fare perfect for most foodies.
THE COUNTER LOCATION: Suffolk Street HIGHLIGHT: Create your own burger IF YOU’RE a bit of a control freak and a perfectionist, then The Counter is perfect for you. You can build your own burger and even add some pineapple with no one judging you. So, if you’re getting stuck in, why not create the ultimate burger – defined by you – as its checklist-style clipboard menu boasts 85-plus ingredients, helping you come up with a deliciously dizzying range of possible combinations. The Counter also offers signature burgers on buns and fresh greens, sandwiches, specialty fries, craft beers and regional wines, indulgent milkshakes, and even do a mean vegan burger, giving you no excuse not to pop in and tuck in to top fare.
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The brother is back but will it really be any craic
THE brother was coming back from On the other hand, you see these back,” he says. “I hope Paschal has a London for a few weeks. He’s done lovely scenes of friends and family new telly in for the World Cup.” well for himself since he went over reuniting in the airport. There does be “Are ye mad?” I says. “Sure he’s there but he’s always been a bit tight. tears and laughin’ and all that malar- tighter than you are.” One of them fellas that would peel key and that’s nice to see. It was even “Would ye go way out of that,” he and orange in his pocket with a box- nice to see Ray when he came through says. ing glove on rather than give you a bit. the gate. “Anyway, it’ll keep us busy. Who So rather than stump up the few “There ye are now Gaz, ye bowsie,” are ye hoping wins it? I got England quid for a hotel, muggins here has to he roars at me as he walks through. in the bloody sweep in work. Can ye put him up for the few weeks. And Some people go on holiday and believe that? I had to go and pick him up from the come back with the accent but I think An office full of English people an airport. Ray has gotten more Dublin since he I get the bloody English. I’ll never be I’ve always thought they were the left home. happier to lose a few quid than when strangest places. I’m not all that reliI shook his hand and patted him on they get knocked out.” gious but I’d say purgatory is prob- the back. “Are you for real?” I says to him. ably like an airport – all that wait“Howya Ray,” I says. We’ve never “You live in England. You’ve a grand ing around, stressing out and even been the emotional reunion type of job over there that lets you feck off though you know you’ll eventually go family. Not sober anyway. over here for a few weeks to watch the on a great adventure, there’s a whole “Ah we’ll have a bit of craic now I’m World Cup. load of waitin’ around and “You’ve followed United red tape to wade through since we were nippers. And One of them fellas that would before ye get started. besides, after all the grief I doubt there’ll be duty peel and orange in his pocket with the papers have given that free and a rake of bars in pur- a boxing glove on rather than give Sterling young fella, I hope gatory but here’s hoping. he tears it up. you a bit It would make the time “Southgate seems like a pass a bit quicker although nice fella too. They don’t I’m not sure I wanna chat to have any of them unlikeyer man Peter at the pearly able fellas any more like gates with a few scoops on Terry and the likes. I hope me, especially if I somehow they do well.” manage to die at the same “Are ye mad?” he says. “As time as Davy. an Irishman I could never He’s bound to say the support England. 800 years wrong thing and doom us and all that.” both to an eternity of pitchI’ve a feel these few weeks forks in places that pitchmay feel like they last as forks have no right to be. long.
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Annabel feels the flower of Bloom festival 2018 NINE-MONTH-OLD Annabel Long from Killester enjoys the glorious sunshine at the ‘Greener Way for Fingal’ garden at Bloom 2018. See Gallery on Pages 20-21
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You may need a solicitor if an accident strikes I F YOU h ave b e e n involved in an accident, you have legal rights and you can potentially bring a claim against the wrongdoing party. The three most common types of accidents are: 1. Road traffic accidents which normally arise out of a motor collision involving motorists and pedestrians; 2. Accidents at the workplace; or 3. Accidents in public places. In all the above type of accidents, insurance will normally be in place. Motorists are required by law to ensure their vehicle is insured. An occupier of a public place or an employer should have a public or employers’ liability policy in place. If parties are involved in an accident, they should immediately report it to their insurers. If an accident is reported early, it allows for proper investigation to be carried out and it is helpful in proving causation that any injuries suffered are arising from the accident. In this regard, it is advisable to attend your GP or hospital on the day of the accident or as soon as possible. Under legislation, it is possible to obtain a court order that the scene of the accident is preserved as much as possible in order that accidents can be fully investigated.
Liability is then investigated by the insurance companies and they will normally make a decision then as to whether they intend to dispute fault or admit the claim. If you have suffered an injury arising out of an accident, it is advisable that you consult a solicitor. The procedure is that the solicitor will then write a letter of claim to the appropriate parties or insurance company and it’s advisable that you then attend a treating doctor. If the injury is minor, you would normally attend a GP, but for more serious injuries it is advisable you are treated by a specialist, such as an orthopaedic surgeon, depending on the nature of the injuries. Report Your solicitor will ask your treating medical expert to complete a report which will set out the injuries suffered as a result of the accident and will often give a prognosis as to when you are likely to recover from your injuries. The prognosis will often be contingent on whether further surgery is required. The doctor will normally not be in a position to give a final prognosis until the injuries have settled post-surgery. Under Irish Law there is a limitation period and
you have two years to bring a case for personal injury to the courts. However, before a case can be brought, an application has to be made to the Injuries Board. Once a claim is submitted to the Injuries Board, the limitation period stops to run and it begins to run again once it leaves the board. The board normally assess a claim, which can take a number of months, and they make a decision as to whether they will offer an award or alternatively they will give authorisation to issue court proceedings. The board do not accept certain claims, such as psychological cases. You have the option to accept or reject the award offered; if you reject, the board will then give you authorisation to issue court proceedings. Depending on the severity of the injury and the level of damages sought, your solicitor will then decide as to what the appropriate court to sue in is. The courts for bringing personal injury claims are the District, Circuit and High Court. Damages normally consist of an award for pain, suffering and loss and you can also claim for quantified damages arising out of an accident. An example of this would be loss of earnings or medical expenses.
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.
Hey babe ... a good fertility clinic can give prospective parents a helpful push when they’re trying to conceive
MERRION FERTILITY CLINIC CELEBRATES A GREAT MILESTONE
Delivering results for 20 fruitful years MERRION Fertility Clinic is currently celebrating a key milestone, as it looks back at its establishment 20 years ago by Professor Mary Wingfield and others at the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, as well as looking ahead to continue meeting the needs of its clients. The Clinic remains Ireland’s only fertility clinic which is not for profit and partnered with a large maternity hospital, allowing its team to focus solely on its goal: to offer best-practice reproductive medicine and surgery that is evidencebased and supported by international research. As the clinic celebrates its 20th birthday, it continues to be a leader in the area of fertility, providing more than 500 IVF cycles every year and achieving record pregnancy rates, having helped its patients to give birth to more than 2,000 babies since 1998. Today, it provides a comprehensive range of advanced treatments including surgery, IUI, IVF, ICSI, egg and sperm freezing, testicular biopsy, treatments with donor sperm and ovulation induction. Drawing on years of experience in the area of reproduction, its
Fertility expert Prof Mary Wingfield
expert team includes Prof Wingfield, who has a particular interest and expertise in endometriosis. Along with Dr Cathy Allen, Dr Fiona Martyn and Dr Helen Spillane, she manages a wide range of gynaecological conditions including fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome and pelvic adhesions, while male fertility assessments and treatments are also provided, including surgical sperm retrieval where required. Patients have the option of being seen by doctors at the Merrion Fertility Clinic or at the public fertility clinic in the National Maternity
Hospital, with whom the clinic has a valued, close relationship. The clinic’s doctors work halftime in Holles St, giving Merrion Fertility Clinic access to a unique range of expert medical and surgical services including early pregnancy services, obstetric care, consultant anaesthetists, laboratory and radiology services and access to state-of-the-art operating theatres. Once pregnant, its patients have the option of continuing their pregnancy care at the hospital. In 2017, the clinic expanded its research department, reinforcing its commitment to continued innovation and excellence, and allowing it to build on existing links with Trinity College, UCD and the Royal College of Surgeons. After these first 20 years, the clinic’s team are as committed as ever to its founding mission, leading the way in research and quality in assisted reproduction and advocating for people in Ireland who have conditions that affect their fertility. For further information on Merrion Fertility Clinic, see https:// merrionfertility.ie/ or see its Facebook page.
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Oh, Jazz! It’s Goldblum and he’s ready to wow RACHEL D’ARCY
The one and only, horribly talented Jeff Goldbum – all set to conquer Jazz, too
WHEN you hear the name ‘Jeff Goldblum’, your mind goes to a few different places. (‘An actor in some of the world’s most iconic movies’, and ‘A guy who looks like general good craic’ take the lead – at least for me.) Now, you can add ‘Jazz pianist extraordinaire’ to your Jeff Goldblum mind-map. The 65-year-old has just signed an album deal with Decca Records, after label execs saw Goldblum accompany soul-jazz-star Gregory Porter on the Graham Norton Show last year. Decca say that Goldblum’s ‘distinctive style and natural feel’ for the piano caught their attention, and reps instantly travelled to LA to snap him up. “I’m so happy to be in cahoots with the wonderful people at Decca, one of
A small garden can return big benefits REBECCA RYAN
the coolest and most prestigious labels of all time,” said Goldblum. Jazz runs through the blood of the movie star, having grown up listening to the genre as a child before he started playing cocktail lounges in Pittsburgh at age 15. Now, his music will be professionally recorded on his own debut album. There’re set to be a number of featured artists on the record, including the Queen of the Liberties herself, Imelda May. Further details on the album are yet to be confirmed, but if you’re a fan of Goldblum and good music, it’s definitely something to keep an eye out for.
BORD na Mona Growise is teaming up with gardener Peter Dowdall this year to launch its search for Ireland’s unique small spaces that are ready to be transformed into the perfect indoor or outdoor garden retreat. Over the next few months, they are hoping to inspire the Irish public to get creative with simple on-trend ideas to transform their space. Peter will be arming the nation with all the hints, tips and practical advice on working with what they have, transforming their space and ultimately learning to ‘love their gar-
den’ – the core idea at the heart of the focus on big ideas for small spaces. Talking with Dublin Gazette Peter said: “So many Irish people have tiny spaces in their homes which they don’t even think of using or transforming into a nice retreat or mini garden.
“I created a pop-up garden in Dublin city centre recently to officially launch the Bord Na Mona Growise campaign to illustrate the potential that small garden or outdoor spaces can have and also how quick and easy it can be. “Whether it’s an apart-
ment balcony, a small terrace garden or even a space under the stairs, there’s an opportunity for everyone to make a big impact with the smallest, and strangest, of spaces!” He added: “The impact and benefits of greening these urban spaces is huge. “It doesn’t just have an aesthetic effect, it also benefits physical health, mental wellbeing and of course, it helps to promote local biodiversity, which is an important factor – particularly in an urban environment.” For hints and tips on how you can #LoveYourGarden, see www.facebook.com/growise.
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YELLOW is the colour that stands out most to people with visual impairments, making it a natural colour for Sightsavers to base its Bright for Sight day on Friday, June 22. The charity is asking people to wear yellow, and make a donation to help it save people’s sight. Launching the event were blind sporting hero and marathon runner Dr Sinead Kane, with help from Pippa Smullen, Lochlainn Quinn, Senan Quinn, Saorlaith Quinn and Lily Smullen.
Mind your head at Mental Health summit IRELAND’S only ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit’ will take place on October 11 this year at the AVIVA Stadium. This year the summit will be even bigger and more interactive while continuing its mission of making mental health information and education accessible. This year’s impressive line-up of speakers includes Joe Schmidt, Brent Pope, Prof Jim Lucey, Fiona Tuomey and
many more with personal experience, alongside expert speakers in this field. Attendees can decide which topics they want to learn about and take away information to implement in their own lives, workplaces and homes. The summit has partnered with two of the country’s largest and best-known companies: Irish Life Health and construction specialists John Sisk & Co. Tickets are now available at mentalhealthandwellbeingsummit.com.
The health-focused event will take place later this year
Voodoo music kings Dig into a new Ballymun book THE UNDISPUTED kings of voodoo music, the legendary Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, are set to perform at Dublin’s Sugar Club on Saturday, June 16. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo are the longest-running African Orchestra – it released hundreds of EPs and dozens of albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s before being rediscovered in recent years. Their magnificent live show and unparalleled musical output shows them truly worthy of their full name: Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou (The All Powerful Polyrhtyhmic Orchestra of Cotonou)! Tickets are available from www.thesugarclub.com
Nolde’s Colour is Life
THIS WEEK marks the last chance to see Emil Nolde: Colour is Life at the National Gallery of Ireland. The exhibition, which closes on June 10, is a vibrant survey of
THE LAUNCH of a new book, It’s Written in Concrete, penned by retired national press journalist and editor, Seamus Kelly, takes place at Axis Theatre, Ballymun tonight (June 7) at 7pm. It’s Written in Concrete is published by The Manuscript Publisher and is available to
buy online, as well as at Easons bookstore, Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry. Signed copies will also be available on the night, and admission is free. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Axis, which can be contacted at 01 883 2100.
paintings, drawings, etchings, and woodcuts from the gifted expressionist. With subjects ranging from atmospheric landscapes to Berlin cafe scenes, and a career that spanned a period of political tur-
moil, Emil Nolde’s life (1867-1956) and work creates an opportunity for engagement, debate and dialogue. This is the first exhibition to showcase this important artist in Ireland in over 50 years.
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Don McLean @ Vicar Street, €55 WE’D be the first to admit that we wouldn’t normally rush out to grab some ‘Dad Rock’ – but Don is probably one of the few exceptions we’d make. (The few.) Even your great-granny, Mary, and great dog, Madra, know the words to American Pie, so we’ll skip right past that singalong – Don’s a man of many talents though, as any such Songwriters Hall of Fame figure should be, and he has a ton of other toe-tappin’ tunes to take in, with a comfortable concert presence honed by decades on the road. So, leave Mary and Madra at home, and head along for what promises to be a great gig ...
JUNE 7 (THURSDAY) Hothouse Flowers @ Leopardstown Racecourse, €25 LOMA + Adam Torres @ Whelan’s, €15 The Beat @ The Button Factory, €25 Level Heads @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10
JUNE 8 (FRIDAY) Kodaline @ Malahide Castle, €49.50 Homegrown heroes play one of their biggest gigs, to date, as they wander down the road from Swords to play through the hits in the elegant surrounds of Malahide Castle. The Lost Brothers @ Liberty Hall Theatre, €25 I Draw Slow @ Whelan’s, €15 Storyfold @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free Housequake play Prince @ Grand Social, €14
JUNE 9 (SATURDAY) David Kitt @ Purty Kitchen, €16 Dance star David Kitt abandons his new moniker, New Jackson, to return under his own name and run through a few of the hits in Dun Laoghaire. Oh Joy @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Giant Sand @ Whelan’s, €25
JUNE 10 (SUNDAY) The Magic Numbers @ Whelan’s, €20 Taste of Poland (A New Wave) @ Workman’s Club, €20 The Dublin Jazz Co-Op @ Workman’s Club, €10 Dublin Blues Cartel @ Whelan’s, free
JUNE 12 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Haim @ Olympia Theatre, €49 Pop-rocking American sisters Haim have a huge following in Ireland – they’ll be stepping up beyond the Olympia next time out, so get there while it’s small. Don McLean @ Vicar Street, €55 Hunkpapa @ Whelan’s, €10 Danny Bryant @ Whelan’s, €16
JUNE 13 (WEDNESDAY) Vancouver Sleep Clinic @ Whelan’s, €17.35
AS VERY much a product of Ireland’s ‘street scene’, Paddy Casey’s emergence from the world of boisterous busking into that of nuanced singer-songwriters has been a quiet, heartfelt revolution. The Crumlin man came from near-homelessness to signing for major label Sony BMG, selling as many records domestically as U2 in the early-noughties as he rose to prominence with folk-pop records, Amen, and Living. His musical life has unquestionably been a little slower in recent years. “I did used to think about the album sales and stuff like that,” he says, after we point out Living sold approximately one copy for every 20 people in Ireland. “I really don’t know how those sales happened, but I’m really grateful for it. Before that I wasn’t homeless, as I always had the busking to make a living. “You really feel the difference with that compared to really being homeless. People are nicer to
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you; they don’t look at you the same way.” The busking gave way to a fame that always came with a slight discomfort for Casey, particularly on stage. “I don’t know if I’m as nervous anymore, but I’ll never completely stop being nervous,” he explains. “It’s more adrenaline, maybe. I do imagine the worst all the time; it’s just who I am. It’s a weird thing, but it works for me. I’ve had a few people warn me never to change it, but it’s good to be nervous.” The scene has changed dramatically, however, from the one Casey grew in. “The internet has really changed things now,” he says. “I think it’s a lot harder to make a breakthrough, really, as there’s so much noise. There are so many
different bands. “Music now is better than it’s been in a long time. Not everything, there’s always been some bad stuff, but I don’t mind the charts. I’ve always liked pop. “It’s harder to get heard now, though. Lyrically, I think people are clever; there’s a lot going on and a lot of talented artists. There is a pop album in me, I think. “One side of the new album is kind of pop, not as you’d hear on the radio, but pop as I remember ‘pop’. Rocky pop. I’m still learning. “Every album is different; I’ve never really had a ‘thing’.” The singer has long lived a nocturnal life, perhaps in part because of his career path. “It’s just the way I am. I was thinking about it, actually, I think some people are just like that. “I try to sleep the night before a gig, to switch it up, but sometimes it’s like playing in the morning to me. I can’t really do things at daytime, I think
it’s because the world’s awake.” W h i l e Casey runs through plenty of the hits on stage, there’s a heap of new music on the way. He’s currently working on a douTalented, two: Paddy Casey ble album, consisting of (top) will be joined by his up an acoustic and coming musician daughter, side and a rock- Saoirse, at Leopardstown Live ier side. “I felt like some of the ent to his harder roots, songs just didn’t belong so much so that Casey’s together on an album, daughter, Saoirse (a talthey’re too different and ented musician in her own they didn’t fit,” he says. right) makes things a fam“I decided to make a ily affair gigging alongside double album. Loads of Paddy. people keep asking me to “We’re doing it for make an acoustic album, the craic, really,” Casey as I haven’t done that in explains. “But she’s very years. I guess in that way talented, she’s produced it links back to my first a whole album herself album that I made [Amen]. already. It’s nothing to do “It’s a quieter album with me. But it’s brilliant.” about things that have Paddy Casey plays gone on in my life.” Leopardstown Live on That life – as a family June 14, alongside his man – is somewhat differ- daughter, Saoirse.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Aerial performer Shane Holohan hangs out at the Sanctuary Upside Down garden
President Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, with designers Niall Maxwell and Marina Andreeva at the gold medal-winning FBD Insurance’s Deep Play Garden
Gary Graham, Bord Bia’s Bloom manager; Lingluo, a leading online social influencer from China, and Tara McCarthy, chief executive, Bord Bia
Ahoi there, landlubbers ... The Presidential couple with Donal Maguire, BIM and designer Andrew Christopher Dunne at the Sustainable Seafood Garden, the Overall Show Garden Winner at Bloom 2018
Yoga instructor Bella Bottini at the Fruit Juice Matters garden
As ever, Bloom attracted many thousands of visitors to the bank holiday event
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Mi casa, su casa ... President Michael D Higgins looks delighted to explore the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again garden. Pictures: Chris Bellew
Melanie Webb, The Growing Shed Garden designer, with Tara McCarthy, chief executive, Bord Bia, accepting the People’s Choice award
Dancer Holly Bhattacharya, at the Enable Ireland Beyond Boundaries garden in association with Solus Light Bulbs
It’s yet another Bloom-ing hit with gardeners
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RESIDENT Michael D Higgins looked particularly happy as he checked out what might be dubbed ‘Casa Sunshine’ at Bloom in the Phoenix Park last weekend. Glorious sunshine bathed the President, the crowds and the festival alike in warm rays as the hugely popular annual showcase of all that is green and gardening-related got under way at the Bord Bia event. As always, many tens of thousands of visitors swarmed the sprawling festival, drawn like ants to a picnic to explore a dizzying range of stalls and attractions. With everything from the latest gardening trends to the finest fare from Irish produce providers, cookery demonstrations from top chefs to fun for kids, and the highlight of the festival – the show gardens – Bloom 2018 once again was a massive hit, leaving visitors looking just as happy as President Higgins.
Sofia and Diana Diadiajeva, winners of Brightest at Bloom title
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ENTERTAINMENT
ON LOVE & LUST IN LATER LIFE
TOP TWEETS
CINEMA | BOOK CLUB JUMPS ON THE 50 SHADES BANDWAGON I was going to post a time travel joke but you folks didn’t like it. @GrumpyLiberal In our defence, comedy is a bit like time travel – it’s all relative. Silence. Thank you.
You’re deep in salad country in this one, as four older women face personal reawakenings as they explore the 50 Shades books – but can they find love, lust and happiness? Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen (above) lead, with support from the likes of Andy Garcia, Craig T Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss and Don Johnson.
THE results are in from the blockbuster beancounters – Solo: A Star Wars Story is now officially the first flop in the previous unassailable Star Wars series, with its chances of recovering sailing away faster than the Millennium Falcon on
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The Kessel Run. Whether or not you’re
familiar enough with Star Wars lore to get that last reference, lor blimey, Solo hasn’t had a stellar run so far, with its box office returns – domestically, at least – plunging by about 65% in its second week, according to some reports.
StillShowing... SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
Not the most stellar of origins stories WIDELY regarded as the Star Wars film that nobody was asking for, Solo: A Star Wars Story (Cert 12A, 135 mins) is already regarded as something of a flop, just a couple of light jumps out of the gate. If you’ve ever wanted to see all about the misadventures of a young Han Solo (how he got his name and reputation, how he won the Millennium Falcon etc), you’re in luck. However, it lacks classic Star Wars magic, its lead looks nothing like Harrison Ford, and it feels like one of Meh-ny average films.
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY As bafflingly brilliant as ever
IT’S hard to believe that the film’s now 50 years old, but 2001: A Space Odyssey (Cert PG, 159 mins) is back with a fresh, digitally restored print, ready to delight, bewilder and mesmerise cinemagoers all over again. Ignoring the rubbish parts with the moneys, 2001 is still an astonishing tour de force, and remains a truly singular work of art. It’s an unmissable masterpiece, so head along and – spoiler – cheer HAL along as he bumps off the astronauts all over again.
LIFE OF THE PARTY
Not quite a comedy masterclass, but still gets a pass YOU pretty much know what you’re getting with a Melissa McCarthy film, but her latest character, Deanna, patently clearly doesn’t know what she’s in for when she decides to go back to college in Life of the Party (Cert 15A, 105 mins). It’s the kind of lovable-underdog-triumphs role that McCarthy can trot out in her sleep, but still, this tale of a dumped mom trying to better herself – at the same college as her initially mortified daughter – has some okay laughs in store.
SHERLOCK GNOMES
It’s utter gnome-sense (and that’s funnier than the film) SPEAKING of unlikely surprise sequels to unloved films which squeaked past in the cinema, here’s Sherlock Gnomes (Cert G, 86 mins). If ever there was a case of a film where someone thought up a title, then tried to make a film to fit, this is it, as this pretty charmless animated film has a high-profile cast, but fails to delight. A brilliant detective has to work out what has happened to a whole garden-worth of missing gnomes as part of an even bigger mystery. Hilarity doesn’t ensue.
Not even Chewie’s piloting skills can pull Solo out of that dismal dive, as its takings tumble. Is this a sign of franchise fatigue? Well, yes and no, if you consider that, at heart, its makers ignored the psychology of iconic characters: nobody, and I mean nobody, was asking for a film to be made about the legendary character’s origins. That’s because any such origins story could only destroy the mythos behind the man, and man oh man, that’s clearly what’s happened here. It’s a fate that Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom looks set to easily dodge, as that’s a film which can develop the franchise down new lines, with an injection of fresh blood proving successful in keeping that particular blockbuster beast alive and well enough. However, as the latest Jurassic sequel releases at an awkward release date – at least for this reviewer to get it in this week – let’s stick with the theme of hit and miss franchises, and pick up Book Club (Cert 15A, 104 mins), which attempts to flesh out the impact of (heavy sigh) the 50 Shades phenomenon. Take four glamorous granny-types in a small but tightly knit book club, who undergo an awakening as they plunge into erotic 50 Shades misadventures, and decide
they’d like the time of their lives too – if only they could whip up some interest from a variety of silver-haired hunks... Already that waferthin plot has surpassed any of the 50 Shades films – achievement unlocked – but wait, there’s more. The characters tick a variety of standard tropes (The Widow, The Divorced One, The One With The Dull Marriage, etc) while the male characters are just about as similarly shallo- sorry, accessible (The Nice Guy, The Frustrated Husband, etc). Perhaps it’s unfair to expect anything or anyone connected to 50 Shades to have some depth, even in what amounts to a spinoff ancillary film like this, but it’s a resolutely safe film that mines its core plot – older women seeking fun, love and passion again – for predictable enough laughs and drama. There’s nothing wrong with wandering down the 50 Shades of Extra-Grey road, as older women’s lives and passions certainly deserve more exploration and recognition, with little comparable cinema offerings between this and the likes of, say, Shirley Valentine, and that came out absolute eons ago. However, Book Club just doesn’t ring true to such potentially interesting film fare. Bluntly, these glamorous grannies from
a world of giant, sunlit kitchens don’t exactly look like the old girls over at Moore Street. Fonda and Keaton et al are absolutely slathered in what must be the year’s most complimentary lighting, cinematography and luxury stylings, so that they’re all ‘Hollywood Old’, rather than just old. These kind of aspirational dramedies are never going to be presented in a realistic fashion, and Book Club’s moderate takings at the box office so far would perhaps be lower if the film wasn’t largely filmed and presented like an extra-long, extra-lovely make-up ad for older women (Fonda’s home turf, in recent years). Still, with an audience share broadly reported at averaging around 90% females, so far, director Bill Holderman knows exactly who his target viewers are: Hall Der Women, if you will. As such, despite arriving noticeably late to cash in on the 50 Shades films’ blockbuster success, Book Club is a passable enough way to while away a couple of hours. Its ageing stars may be considered creatures from bygone eras by many of those looking to see Jurassic creatures, but this competent Book Club at least offers a diversion from dinosaurs. Verdict: 5/10
I reckon, if Jesus was ever born again, one of the wise men would definitely give him printer ink as a gift. It has to cost more per millilitre than frankincense. @EmilyBaah Anyone trying to print off anything at a photo kiosk will be with Himself on this one
While #Visa payments are down, we should spare a thought for all the retail workers who will have to feign amusement as every customer without fail remarks that they ‘guess it must be free then’. @RyanBrrtt Sure, the best free thing is still your Gazette, Ryan
DEAR IRELAND, CAN WE BORROW YOUR PRESIDENT, THX AMERICA. @AmandaPalmer The all-caps are a sign of desperate times over there, but we’re keeping our tiny, beloved national treasure
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TOP RADIO STATION HIGHLIGHTS DUBLINERS’ SPIRIT OF Simply The Best ... the winners in this year’s 98FM Best of Dublin awards celebrate their success. Pictures: Simon Peare
Conor Hurley, Alan Mills and Bobby Foy, from the Best Restaurant: Ruby’s Pizza
Leanne and
Yvette Kennedy
David O’Connor, Best Sports Person
Sandra and Eamon Keogh with Angela Forsyth
Cathal and Fiona O’Reilly
Alex Heolos with Hannah and Tracey Nawara
John Doyle, Amy Rossiter, Orla Boland and Emer McCormack, from the Best Sports Club: St Patrick’s Rowing Club
Aoife Plunkett and Dermot Richardson
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COMMUNITY, THANKS TO MANY PEOPLE 98FM AWARDS
Gabor Hortobagyl towers over Lisa and Molly Hand
98FM awards tune in to the very best of Dublin A
WIDE cross-section of Dublin businesses and individuals had a moment in the limelight courtesy of Dublin’s 98FM recently, which gathered together lots of winners in its Best of Dublin awards. Following great feedback from the general
public, the fifth annual Best of Dublin awards had 16 different categories to nominate in, with everything from bus drivers to bars to consider. The night at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham saw 16 winners named from the more than 80 finalists, with them all delighted to take home a prestigious
Linda Byrne with Mark and Lynda Lacey, from the Best Gym: Insanity Fit Zone
Tommy Larkin, Best Taxi Driver
Best of Dublin award to hang up in their business – or even just to be a big talking point with friends, families and customers. Bhe awards, held in association with Des Kelly Carpets, were a big hit with everyone, setting a very high standard for next year’s nominees to match.
Meet Dave Horan,
John Fu, from Best Coffee: The Grind Coffee House
Best Hero
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GoHop to it to nab a bargain break on a sun-kissed shore for you and the family FOR those looking for sun, sea, adventure and fun, GoHop is offering some fantastic-value family holidays to whisk you away. The Irish summer seems to be popping by for a visit, but your hit of Vitamin D over the past week or so will no doubt leave you longing for more – and your kids looking for more time enjoying activities outside in the sunshine. Whether you’re looking for laid-back beach vibes, resorts with renowned kids clubs, or an adrenalinefilled escape to Orlando, GoHop’s offers are based on years of experience catering to Irish families. The following are just some of the great deals currently on offer through GoHop, with plenty on offer to bring you and the whole family off to a dream holiday ... Spend 7 nights at the 4* Hotel Trianflor, Tenerife, from only €469pp. Price includes return flights ex. Cork, 7 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: July 7. Spend 7 nights at the 4* Studio 17 by Atlantic Choice, Faro, from only €495pp. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: July 2. Spend 6 nights at the 4* Apartmentos the Koala Garden, Gran Canaria from only €513pp. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, 6 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: July 13. Spend 5 nights at the 4* Mainare Playa by CheckIn Hotels, Malaga from only €428pp. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, 5 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: August 23 Spend 7 nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Elche, Alicante from only €478pp. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: August 19. All offers subject to availability. For further information or to book, see www.GoHop.ie, or call 01 241 2389.
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SYLVIA POWNALL
Travel Editor THE Balearic Islands off Spain’s east coast is an archipelago with four diverse offerings – from clubbing in Ibiza to chilling out in Formentero to absorbing the history of Menorca. On the other hand, the fourth and largest island, Majorca, spoils visitors with, well ... a little bit of everything. Beyond the parties of the Magaluf resort lies a hub of mountainous skylines, watercolour beaches and cultural landmarks. We’ve put together a list of what you must go and see. Palma Cathedral Here’s a quick history lesson: towering over the island in its gothic glory, the Palma Cathedral is a Catalonian piece of architecture that dates back to the 1300s. It was built by Jaume I of Aragon to celebrate surviving a treacher-
ous storm on a voyage to Majorca with his army. Today, it is a marvel for the eyes and is home to relics, regal tombs and the Royal Chapel. The cathedral opens its doors at 10am every day except Sunday and closes at 5.15pm on weekdays and 2.15pm on a Saturday. Caves of Drach Take a mystical adventure through the Caves of Drach that dwell on the east coast of the island. Dating back to the Miocene period, they are home to one of the largest subterranean lakes in the world: Lake Martel. A guided tour will fill you in on the fascinating past and includes a short boat trip along the lake. Concerts also take place throughout the day, playing live classical music in this other-worldly setting. The caves are open all year round except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so you can call in whatever time you choose to go to Majorca.
Costa Nord In the well preserved Valldemossa area you will find the Costa Nord: a cultural centre that takes visitors through a journey of the local area. Hollywood big-timer Michael Douglas is the brains behind this homage to his one-time home. You’ll even hear him narrating the 15-minute documentary that is shown in the auditorium, before boarding a replica of the Archduke Ludwig Salvador yacht. Son Amar Night Show Make dinner into a huge deal, by having yours at the Son Amar Night Show. Showcasing dance acts from around the world, guests are treated to fierce flamenco, the French can-can and famous Broadway numbers. Kids will also love singing along to live scenes from The Lion King. You can choose to have a three-course meal or just book tickets for the show;
either way, guests are in for a magnificent night. Pirates Adventure Avast! This is one place for the whole family to get excited about. Pirates Adventure has entertained show-goers to acrobatics, comedy and dance for nearly 30 years. Immerse yourself in the world of hidden treasures, shipwrecks and battles by witnessing the nightly event that celebrates all things Jolly Roger.
Book yourself a VIP Captain’s Table for the best seats on board, which supplies young scallywags with their very own bandana and provides parents with a bottle of swag (well, wine). Of course, there is always the option to take your place on the beach but you’ll probably want to make the absolute most of your holiday by taking advantage of all Majorca has to offer.
Majorca deals and offers TUI fly to Majorca from Dublin, Cork and Shannon from May through October. Here are just a few of the deals on offer: • June 12, Dublin to Majorca, Deya Apts Santa Ponsa, threestar, self-contained, 7 nights from €299pps •June 16, Shannon to Majorca, Bellevue Minerva, Alcudia, two-star, all inclusive, 7 nights from €639pps • July 20, Ireland West to Majorca, Ola Bouganvillia, Santa Ponsa, three-star, self-contained, 7 nights from €649pps • August 28, Cork to Majorca, Hotel More, Alcudia, three-star, half-board, 7 nights from €669pps TUI is offering €100 off Spain (including Majorca) bookings from June to August with the code: SPAIN100. Redeem online or in-store. (Min spend of €1,000 per booking; T&Cs apply.) To book, see www.tuiholidays.ie, call 1850 45 35 45, or visit a TUI store or travel agent.
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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE
HOME & STYLE Beauty Reviews There is no rehydrating equal to vichy’s aqualia
Bar Bar bara tr bar a blaousers zer, , €99 €119 and
Mar iana sho rt d ress , €80
Lina Jum psu it, € 105
COMPANY: Vichy PRODUCT: Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Gel-Cream PURPOSE: Quench and plump skin TEXTURE: FRAGRANCE: PERFORMANCE: PRICE: €€€
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Ciao Bella! RACHEL D’ARCY
FOUNDED in 2012 and stocked in over 1,000 stores worldwide, Italian inspired brand ANONYME have recently launched their brand on Irish shores. They’ll be stocked in 41 different locations, bringing their refined, feminine tailoring to the Emerald Isle.
FRESH. That’s one of my favourite words when it comes to skin care. Luckily, Vichy has introduced the all new Rehydrating
ANONYME’s signature
Gel-Cream to their Aqualia Thermal Range.
trademarks include sophisticated prints alongside versatility that’s designed to flatter the female form. Their summer collection includes a range of maxi dresses, palazzo pants, two pieces and more designed for any kind of summer occasion.
This gel-cream just melted into my skin, leaving it plump, hydrated and help create the perfect canvas to put make-up on. The key is the active ingredients which help to reduce water loss as well as enhance the natural moisture in your skin. And, even better, it provides long-lasting hydration for 48-hours. Fresh-looking skin for 48 hours? Sign me up!
PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON WHITER, BRIGHTER TEETH COMPANY: Spotlight PRODUCT: Teeth Whitening Paste PURPOSE: Gently whiten teeth TEXTURE: TASTE: PERFORMANCE: PRICE: €€€
Sim ona long dres s, €1 00
Rachel D’Arcy San dra mid i dre ss, € 95
MANY-A-TIME I’ve tried a whitening toothpaste, and many-a-time I’ve been let down by all the promises I’m given. For this reason, my hopes for Spotlight weren’t the highest, but that all changed after quite literally one use. The toothpaste is formulated by two Irish dentists, and contains hydrogen peroxide for a truly whitening effect. It’s intended to imitate a professional whitening at home, and that it definitely did. My teeth were instantly whiter; not in a OTT Hollywood sort of way, but enough that there was a visible difference
Virg inia mid -sle eve dres s, €1 20
after one use, with the glowing gleam building up with
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each brush, As far as taste goes, that was relatively nonoffensive too. While €9.50 for toothpaste is definitely pushing out the barrel a bit, it has to be said that it’s effect is worth the price point.
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TECH TIME A glimpse at what’s coming with IOS 12 SHANE DILLON
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IT’LL be a little while yet before consumers can take a bite at the next Apple IOS update – September, in fact – but Monday saw a typically snazzy developer launch for IOS 12, giving the world an early preview. Having lost a lot of ground in some respects to rivals in recent years, Apple are hoping to pip them to the post with a swathe of user-friendly new features, but it was difficult to see anything particularly fresh or revolutionary in what’s been revealed so far. At this stage, Apple seem pretty firmly locked into iterations of features, and further refining what’s prevalent for mobile users, rather than rolling out anything particularly revolutionary to elevate it from the plateau it’s rambling across. Still, there were some interesting points to note from the revelations on Monday, with battery life being a key focus of part of the presentation. Battery life has always been the Achilles heel of the iPhone series, in particular, but it’s a problem faced by all such high-end phones – most people go out like a lion with their charged-up, souped-up phone in the morning, but are scrabbling like a lamb for a charger by lunchtime. It’s been a problem plaguing Apple from the start, but IOS 12 – which will work with anything already upgraded to IOS 11, and pretty much any iWhatever people have picked up in the past several years – promises to boost battery life. Or, to put it a subtly different way, it promises to reduce battery drain, with many apps and features set to load up by up to 50% faster, and to run with lower, tweaked energy settings. Any speed boost that the upgrade can subsequently bring will be welcomed – while there have been issues before from upgrades occasionally slowing some things down, Apple swear that IOS 12 won’t introduce unwelcome lag, the bane of many apps and mobile functionality. Moving on, and the introduction of user- or parental-defined time restrictions will be welcome by many. Apple didn’t explicitly refer to mobile addiction, which is very much A Thing and a growing problem for some people (as anyone who checks their phone as they go to bed, then has one last check when they’re in bed ... and maybe one more last check after that can attest), but being able to set limits on your phone’s usage and then put it into a defined lockdown
IOS 12 has a range of additional social features, such as largescale video chat and user-created ‘mejojis’, but its more serious aspects – such as ramping up user privacy a bit – are pretty interesting to note
period will be welcomed by many. As an extension of that, it’ll be easy to see phone usage per week, such as how much time was spent on social media, giving a clear indication of exactly how your iPhone or iPad is being used, and how much time is being divvied up. It’s an obvious, useful tool that many parents will welcome, despite any niggling concerns over parental overreach, and having a feature set that limits usage (and a barrage of notifications) is a useful move. Speaking of notifications, they’re getting a small but useful overhaul, with the sensible step of better grouping like with like, so that similar types of messages get grouped together in a more nested, restricted fashion. That’s not a huge overhaul, but that small, practical step of better grouping content together rather than having a long list of updates or sprawling notifications – typically, as seen in communication updates – is useful, along with further tweaks to being able to define and manage what updates you want to see pop up, or appear in lock screens. With data privacy dominating many news cycles in recent months, IOS 12 dips a toe into those troubled waters, with a range of privacy-focused features getting added or upgraded to help tackle such concerns. There are several new user privacy features contained in IOS 12, but a new focus on how IOS 12 will help reduce user and data tracking by altering how cookies are stored or maintained on websites,
and disabling Likes and social media interactions on a range of online activities, will have the entirely accidental I’m sure knock-on impact of making it harder for tech rivals Facebook and Google to be entirely sure what you’re up to and looking at. Increasing data privacy for IOS users, and potentially destabilizing targeted ad generation for users, is a canny move in the escalating behind-the-scenes Cold War playing out between all the tech titans right now. Another useful security feature arises from disabling USB access once your phone has been locked for an hour. If you’re one of those forgetful people who sometimes has to get your phone unlocked at a nearby phone shop, that’s bad news, but if you lose your phone or it gets stolen, or if you don’t want prying eyes to try rifling through its contents, it’s a restrictive but welcome move. Of course, there were plenty of other featuresets revealed on Monday, although it’s hard to get excited about, say, new emoji or user-defined ‘memoji’, more voice-activated commons, new swipe gestures functionality, etc. Still, with cultural shifts underway in the way we use our mobile and tablet devices – and an increasing user awareness of, and concern at, the way individuals are mined for data profiling and monetisation – IOS 12 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does jam in some interesting new spokes. Look out for IOS 12 upgrades becoming widely available in September ...
MACHINE OF THE WEEK
Koleos a freshing take on the SUV
Renault has given its rather quirky looking Koleos a full makeover, to give it stronger position in the mid to larger SUV market. This new Koleos has new status to justify the change in design and that makes it a new competitor for its related Nissan X-Trail, as MICHAEL MORONEY found out
RENAULT has learnt from the Nissan SUV experience so much so that its newly upgraded range topped by the Koleos, is now starting to make a big impression. The Renault Kadjar joined the previous Koleos, while the new Koleos that I’ve been drivingly recently, is a refreshing take on the SUV. And with Renault and Nissan now part of the same motoring family, it’s not surprising that this new Koleos for me will have to be compared with the Nissan X-Trail. Both offer a solid 4x4 driving experience, with similar technical features under their respective bonnets. A closer look reveals that these two seven seat SUV’s are not that far apart, in terms of owner choice, if only on specification or how they are presented and then they are equally close on the price. For many families these larger seven seat are the only option and give a modern choice to those who have been driving multi-purpose vehicles (MPV’s) up to now. This new Renault
Koleos has grown in size and stature compared to the previous model. The Renault Koleos is available with two diesel engine options and my test car was well equipped with the larger 2.0 litre dCi
I drove came with the seven-speed automatic gearbox that’s allows for faster acceleration than the manual version. And there is no difference in economy worth talking about.
Renault Koleos 2.0 dCi Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy
2.0 litre 177hp 9.5 seconds 20km/litr
(5.6l/100km or 58mpg)
Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Towing rating Warranty Entry Price Renault engine that pumps out 177bhp. The engine is a little noisy at low revs, and quickly blends into a smoother unit as the a cce l e ra to r p e d a l i s depressed. I fo u n d t h a t t h e engine power and torque were more than ample for this medium to large SUV. The Koleos that
60 litres 156g/km D €570 30,000km/12 months 5 star (2016) 2000kgs 5 years (200,000km) €34,490 For me that automatic Auto X-Tronic option is the automatic choice (excuse the pun), because its smooth and easy to use. It is well matched to the engine’s 380Nm of torque so the gear changes just flow, making driving easy, comfortable and pleasurable. Out on the road, the
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WHAT’S NEW IN TECHNOLOGY AND ON WHEELS
TECH & MOTORS
The Peugeot ADDvantage offers are designed to drive down the cost of motoring thanks to low-cost finance, deposit contributions or scrappage offers.
Peugeot announce ADDvantage 182 offers GOWAN Distributors, Peugeot importers in Ireland, have announced details of the 182 Peugeot ADDvantage offers, available for a limited time only this
The new generation Renault Koleos is a more substantial SUV than in the past. The seven seat SUV model is powerful and well-equipped using Renault interior design style to good effect, while entry prices start at €34,490.
summer. Customers who order their new 182 registered Peugeot passenger car or light commercial van before 30 June, will avail of finance from as low as 0%, either scrappage up to €4,000 or a deposit contribu-
engine and automatic gearbox combination also means the potential for reasonably good diesel economy. I found that the smoothness of the driving experience at a motorway cruising speed of 120km/hr meant that this car settled into an effortless 2000rpm which ensured good economy. Over almost 600km of a test drive, this economy figure was about 22% over the rated figure of 20km/litre (5.6l/100km or 58mpg) and that’s
almost exactly the same economy figure that Nissan is quoting for the similar powered X-Trail. For me that meant that the 60-litre capacity fuel tank could give a round trip of over 750km, which is a good economy level for a solid SUV that has good off-road ability when called on. Despite this, I had expected slightly better. If you want to venture off-road this new Koleos has some ability, but its real strength is its
Toyota launches Upgrade to Hybrid for Free 182 promotion
Mini Ireland launches first ever 48-hour test drive programme
TOYOTA has launched its ‘Upgrade to Hybrid for Free with Finance’ campaign, to make it easier to switch to hybrid. The campaign kicks off Toyota’s 182 sales drive in the run up to Showtime, the national sales event which takes place in all Toyota dealerships from Wednesday 6 June until Saturday 9 June. Toyota is also claiming higher resale values on hybrids, low APR’s and trade-in, trade-up packages of up to €4,500. Toyota is claiming that hybrid car sales are going from strength-to-strength with 50% of Toyota’s car sales in 2018 being hybrid.
ability to automatically deal with changing road conditions, by engaging the four-lock wheel-drive on demand. The driver can override this with a simple button to include the Lock Mode which gives a permanent drive to all four wheels. Once your speed increases the system knows that road conditions have improved and it reverts to a more economical two-wheeldrive mode, driving the front wheels only. It’s easy to get com-
WHILE BMW is offering a 24-hour driving test programme, its Mini brand is offering an extended 48-hour test drive offer. In addition, Mini is offering purchase contributions from €500 towards a Mini One, €1,000 on Mini Cooper and €2,000 towards Mini Cooper S models. There are also flexible finance rates of 4.9% APR available across the range. Available for a limited time only there is also €1,000 towards the John Cooper Works Sports Pack on three-door and five-door Mini’s which includes a splitlevel John Cooper Works spoiler, sporty front and rear bumpers, 17” black track spoke alloys, aerodynamic side skirts and John Cooper Works door sills. The Mini brand also cel-
fortable with the Renault control layout, especially as the large screen makes everything very clear. Setting the mobile phone Bluetooth system was easy and the sat-nav system was user-friendly, also due to the large 8.7in portrait style, centrallymounted touch-screen size. Like all cars in the Renault, this new Koleos comes with a 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating, plus a load of useful safety and easy driving features.
ebrates a milestone this year, one year before it turns 60, with a new logo designation featured on all models. There are lots of upgrades to the Mini 3-Door Hatch, 5-Door Hatch and Mini Convertible including a new Mini projection from the exterior mirror on the driver’s side. Technology updates include a 6.5-inch colour infotainment screen, USB and Bluetooth connectivity and multifunction steering wheel fitted as standard. Meanwhile new touchscreen Navigation with Apple CarPlay and wireless smartphone charging have been introduced. Mini has also introduced Connected Services with Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Online Search, Natural Language Understanding and
These may include cruise control and speed limiter, lane departure warning, advanced emergency braking system, ESP, hill start assist, over-speed prevention with traffic sign recognition, automatic headlights and wipers, blind spot warning, electrochrome rear view mirror and a rear parking camera with front and rear sensors. The rear sensors and parking camera are especially useful as the car measures almost 4.7 metres long.
tion of up to €1,000 on younger trade ins, plus free equipment upgrades on a number of models. The deal also includes a five-year extended warranty offered across the Peugeot car range. The Peugeot car sales have outperformed the car market and maintaining strong growth of over 50% year to date, according to Colin Sheridan, sales and marketing director at Gowan Distributors Limited. “The Peugeot ADDvantage offers are designed to drive down the cost of motoring thanks to our lowcost finance, deposit contributions or scrappage offers,” he said. The 2008 SUV, a past winner of the Irish Small SUV of the Year award, is now available from €190 per month with 3.9% PCP finance, plus an €870 equipment upgrade for free to include reverse camera and Apple Carplay / Android Auto, plus a €650 deposit contribution or €3,400 scrappage allowance.
Mini is now offering a 48-hour test drive programme along with some tempting price discount offers
Concierge Service. Front LED lights an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are just some of the features in the new 2018 Mini 3-Door Hatch, Mini 5-Door Hatch. Prices for the Mini 3-Door start at €22,725, 5-Door Hatch from and €23,785, meanwhile
Mini Convertible starts from €28,585. And for those thinking towards the future, there is also the Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid. It offers the best of both energy worlds with off-road capabilities. With an electric
range of up to 42km and a total range of up to 500km, there’s no limit to where the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 can go. And with a 0-100kms in 6.8 seconds sustainable driving just got fun. Prices for the MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid start at €45,785.
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SHIPS AHOY Eoin, Ava and Amy Finn. Picture: Bryan Brophy
SEVENTEEN Tall Ships arrived in Dublin over the June Bank Holiday as part of Tall Ships Regatta 2018 The Tall Ships Regatta sailed into Dublin Port from June 1 to 4. Organised by Sail Training International, the stopover in Dublin was hosted by Dublin City Council & Dublin Port Company and supported by Waterways Ireland. Picture: Ray Watts
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Picture: Ray Watts
This year, the Regatta featured seventeen ships racing from Liverpool to Dublin. Waterways Ireland were delighted to welcome 10 of the smaller ships into Grand Canal Dock as part of the regatta over the bank holiday weekend. The public were welcome to visit some of the ships throughout the weekend.
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Late try sees Ireland beat England and take bronze NIAMH HASKINS
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LAST weekend saw a podium finish for Ireland as they beat England with a last gasp try to claim a thirdplace finish. Anthony Eddy and Stan McDowell’s side made history at the weekend when they made the last four for the first time, where they closed out a historic weekend with a 21-19 last-gasp victory over England in the London 7’s at Twickenham stadium. In the dying moments, Ireland needed a converted try when Jordan Conroy showed immense pace with a quick side-step and break to score out wide. The conversion was by no means easy, but Lansdowne FC’s
Mark Roche slotted it home to gift the Irish side a well-deserved win. Conroy continued his impeccable form which sae him score a first-half brace of tries, including one from 90 metres out, before England’s Dan Bibby hit back at the Irish side with two of his own. England’s Dan Norton then took his record career try tally to 295 when he crossed early in the second half. However, Conroy showed all his gas by sprinting away for his hat-trick, claiming his eighth try of the tournament before Roche nailed a tricky touchline conversion to seal a memorable win. Ireland’s appearance at the tournament was its first on the World Series since 2004 and never had they
Ireland 7’s squad celebrate thier bronze medal finish at Twickenham after beating London. Picture: IRFU Facebook
reached the cup quarter-finals. The side normally compete in the second-tier challenge circuit and were only involved due to an invitation. Next up the squad will look to continue their strong impressive form when they travel to France next weekend for the Paris leg of the
World Series, before July’s World Cup which takes place in San Francisco. Both Conroy and Roche featured in the Dream Team of the tournament alongside Toulon winger Josua Tuisova, who scored a try to help Fiji to a 21-17 victory over arch-rivals South Africa in the cup final.
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LUCAN SARSFIELD FIRSTLY, we wish all our members doing the Leaving and Junior Certificate well. Best of Luck to our U14 Féile winning hurlers who head to Galway this weekend, first game Friday at 5pm in Turloughmore. Support appreciated. Well done to the Jnr A Ladies football that made it two from two in Championship with home victory vs St Judes. It was fantastic to see the U10 girls up supporting the team and clapping them onto the field. Unfortunately the Senior hurlers playing on the field straight after couldn’t match the result and lost out to Craobh Chiarain in the league. Next up on Wednesday night is the U12 boys who will be supporting our Senior footballers’ vs Ballyboden. Also on Wednesday night the Jnr A Ladies continue their Championship away to Raheny. The very best of luck to all club members and the Lucan schools who are in action in the school finals in Croke Park this week. Griffeen Educate Together’s hurling team after many semi-final defeats have got through to play Divine Mercy (mentored by Cro dooley and Chris Crummey) at 10am on Tuesday.This match is followed by Griffeen Educate together’s Camoige team (their 1st year entering a team) who play Colombus at 11am. Lucan East Educate together on Tuesday vs SC Killian. 13.30; Lucan Educate together vs GS ui Earcain 13.30 Tuesday. A Fantastic achievement for so many club members to be playing on the hallowed turf. And a special mention for Megan O’Leary, Milly Hughes, Orla Donnelly and Anya Dunne who play in the hurling final at 10am and then Camoige final at 11am for Griffeen Educate Together. 2 finals in Croke Park. What an achievement. Great win for the Dubs and well done to Chris and Johnny who secured Dublin’s status for next year. Well done to Mark Lavin, Matthew Dunne and Jake Rooney who were part of the Dublin minor footballers that beat Offaly as well. Best of Luck also to CJ Smith playing today for the Dublin U20s. Also on Wednesday night Ciaran Dowling and Paul Crummey are out with the Dublin U21s VS Carlow. The McKeown Cup was contested last Monday night. This annual camogie event pits Scoil Mhuire GNS vs the All Stars for the cup in memory of Caroline McKeown, kindly sponsored by her family. The All Stars successfully defended their title from last year in a keenly contested game played in good spirit and a big thank you to all involved in a great competition. Next up the Kelly Cup which is this Wednesday the 6th June. Congratulations also to Davey Mescall and Lisa who tied the knot over the weekend, we wished them well for the future. Golf Society A date for your diary. The Annual Golf Classic will take place in Lucan Golf Club on Friday 22th June. This is a key fundraiser for the club each year and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The format will be a team of 4 and to request a place on the timesheet please contact Seamus Fagan at 086 8168984. Summer Camp Registration and Details now available on the website. Limited numbers so registering early is recommended. ‘GAA for All’ continues Tuesday at 5pm on the Astro. Bingo is on Wednesdays 8:30pm.
RUNNING: EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN THE SPONTANEOUS RUN
Global runner sets sights on Dublin The goal is to run 60 half marathons in 120 days across 60 cities for a combined total of 1260km connecting communities JAMES HEMDICOTT
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AN inventive and challenging charity running event by Martinique-born runner Wilfrid Palcy is coming to Dublin, as the athlete looks to complete a half marathon every other day for 120 days all over Europe, raising money along the way. Palcy is dropping in on 60 different European cities, including Dublin and Cork, to run in the company of locals. For each event, the runner produces a run map, and takes off at a pace to suit those who will join him, while locals are able to nominate a charity for any donations given in relation to the run. It is free to take part with Wilfrid. The 1260km feat follows on from Palcy’s 2016 challenge, which saw him run a half-mar-
athon every week around the world for the entire year, with stops in five continents and dozens of countries ranging from Kazakhstan and Japan to Switzerland and Jamaica. He starts and finishes this year’s challenge with his home city of Paris. “I started to run seriously in 2010 for my first marathon in Paris, and I got hooked,” he tells us. “My first half marathon was in 2002 in Paris, but I did almost nothing in between.” “It’s been a roller coaster so far. I sometimes have lots of interest, with many runners happy to run with me. For example, around 20 people in Madrid, Thessaloniki and Malta. Sometimes I am desperately alone, like in Kosice in Slovakia. Weekends work better than week days for sure.”
“ P hys i c a l l y I ’m a l r i g h t. Although every week I have a new pain coming and leaving. Last week my left achilles heel seem to be inflamed and I
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Physically I’m alright. Although every week I have a new pain coming and leaving.
was in pain for 48 hours. I used a cream to heal the pain hoping I wouldn’t get too injured while running despite the problem. Surprisingly when the pain disappeared it was replaced by the same problem on my right achil-
les heel.” “This type of traveling is extremely difficult. I thought I was well traveled however I had been challenged in various occasions, in particular while using trains in Bulgaria and Romania. For instance, once at 5am I showed up at Bucharest train station hoping to buy a train ticket that I had seen online, however the website wasn’t up to date and the next train was 4 hours later.” The event is a personal challenge, but also has goals in terms of charitable help and connection with people around Europe. “Last summer I saw a map of European capital of culture on Wikipedia. I thought it would be a good idea to connect those dots and to explore more of these cities. It took me 6 months to organise everything and to structure my professional and personal life around it,” he says. “I hope to inspire many people to go for their dreams and passions. As a corporate coach I also wants to entertain my customers by telling them unique true stories about self accomplishment. Lastly, I hope that all charities - Pieta House in Ireland - will be successful in their important goals.” “One run stands out. At the beginning on just race number six of sixty, I got a severe cold. One that put me in bed. I was so sick that ran only 10kms and went back to bed. On others runs I added more kilometers to get those 11 missing kms back. I’m on track now, but back then I almost quit.” The Dublin edition of the 1000km challenge is race number 55 of 60, and will take place on the evening of June 19th, departing from near the southern end of North Bull Island, heading for the city centre, and then back. Anyone is welcome to join in. Contact Will on the Dublin leg of this challenge through his Facebook page, Running1000plus.
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: CORCORAN SCORES 91ST MIN GOAL
LOI SHORTS Goals galore for Cabo CABINTEELY FC we on fire on Monday evening as they hammered Athlone Town 4-0 under the beaming sunshine at Stradbrook. Cabo had a 2-0 lead at hall time thanks to goals from former Cabo schoolboys Kevin Knight and Luke Clucas. The deadlock broke at the half an hour mark as a move from the attacking trio of Kieran Marty Waters, Keith Dalton and Kevin Knight combined. Clucas found the feet of Knight who slotted home Cabo’s first of the game. Moments later, they doubled their lead. Waters got on the end of a long, hopeful punt up the field. Teeing up Clucas who scored his first of the game. Starting off the second half how they ended it in the 55th minute Clucas once again found himself in the right place to steer home his second and Cabo’s third of the game. After the third goal went in Athlone rallied as mid-
Players challenge for the ball. Picture: Maurice Frazer Shelbourne FC
Heary anger as Shels draw on late penalty DAVE DONNELLY
A last-minute penalty denied Shelbourne all three points against fellow promotion-chasers D ro g h e d a Un i te d a t Tolka Park on bank holiday Monday. Substitute Dayle Rooney had put the Reds in front 15 minutes from time but Alan Byrne was sent off before Sean Brennan converted from the spot at the death. The visitors came into the match knowing a win of any stripe would see them above UCD into first position in the First Division. Fo r Owe n He a r y ’s Shels, a win would take them within a point of the ir opponents and three points off top spot. It seemed as the Reds had done enough to take three points from a poor game, thanks to Rooney’s
moment of quality. The stif ling heat – added to the fact both sides had played on Friday night – contributed to a slow-paced game of few chances. T h e m o s t n o ta b l e action of the first half came not from one of the 22 players on the pitch but from referee Derek Tomney, who called a mandatory water break on 25 minutes. Tomney would continue to be central to the action as he opted not to punish Drogheda captain Sean Brennan for what looked like an elbow on Derek Prendergast. The midfielder appeared to wave his arm recklessly when competing for the ball with the Shelbourne defender, who had treatment on a gaping wound from his eyebrow. Heary introduced mid-
fielder Dayle Rooney for Cian Kavanagh at the break and the teenager’s energy allowed Shels to up the tempo in the second half. It was his gamble to run beyond striker David O’Sullivan that proved the catalyst for the goal as he latched onto a flick from the league’s top scorer. Rooney still had plenty to do as he broke between Drogheda’s centre halves and shrugged off a pull on his shirt to volley into the top corner. Shels looked to be coasting until Alan Byrne, who had earlier been booked for a foul on left-back Conor Kane, was cautioned again for another foul on the former St Patrick’s Athletic man. And Drogs got their chance as the clock ticked down as striker
Mark Doyle ran in on goal before falling under the challenge of Shels
goalkeeper Dean Delany – who protested his innocence.
Shels celebrate as Dayle Rooney out the side in front after 15 minutes. Picture: Maurice Frazer Shelbourne FC
fielders Jake O’Connor and Aaron Williams both went close for Terry Butler’s side. It was Waters who put the icing on the cake for Cabinteely in the 72ndminute as Stephen McGuinness’ long punt upfield found the feet of Waters. He expertly dinked the ball over the head of Darcy Lawless.
ROVERS BAD RUN CONTINUES SHAMROCK Rovers came out the wrong side of an entertaining 5-2 scoreline as Dundalk emerged from Tallaght Stadium with all three points. The Hoops had led from as early as the fourth minute when Dan Carr broke the deadlock but they were outclassed in the second half by the in-form Lilywhites. Rovers boss Stephen Bradley was without star striker Graham Burke as he was away on international duty, where he became the first League of Ireland player to score for Ireland in 40 years. And he lost Carr and Ronan Finn to injury in the first half as the Tallaght side’s promising start disintegrated. Englishman Carr had opened the scoring as he squeezed a shot under Gary Rogers after the Dundalk keeper had done well to prevent an own goal from defender Brian Gartland. Rovers dominated the first half and Carr should have made it 2-0 from close range, but with the whole goal to aim at he headed straight at Rogers. And they paid the price ten minutes before the break as a wonderful cross from Michael Duffy was headed into the corner by Patrick Hoban. Defender Daniel Cleary – who had been on trial with the Hoops in pre-season – headed home a free kick before Tomer Chencinski made a mess of Dane Massey’s near-post cross. Roberto Lopes pulled one back for Rovers after Joel Coustrain had hit the bar, but Robbie Benson restored the two-goal lead within 60 seconds. Benson added his fifth late on to complete the rout, which leaves the Hoops with only two wins in their last 12 league games.
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ST MARKS . MEMBERSHIP is overdue, please pay ASAP. Congratulations to all the Dublin teams the weekend, great performances and great wins. Congratulations to the Adult Hurlers who had a great win last week in the league. Longford Slashers draw is back. Tickets €60 for three draws. Please support! All Juvenile section training has returned to date, contact the relevant mentors for info. The Adult section has returned to training, Tuesday and Thursdays. Music every Saturday in the club. Music this Sat by Rezound. Live sport every weekend. S et dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45, open to everyone. Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm & 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge. Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning. Please continue to support the club lotto. Tickets €2 each or three for €5, Jackpot €6,600 - not won. Numbers Drawn 2, 9, 12, ,15. €50 winners 1. Paddy O’Reilly 2. Carol, Amy, Eileen 3. Marion Williams c/o Bingo 4. Olivia Blanch c/o Noel Dunne 5. Bernie Byrne c/o Bingo 6. John Ryan c/o Neil.
ST ANNES HARD luck to Scoil Treasa in the Cumann na mBunscol hurling final today narrowly been beaten they did their school and club proud the magnificent 7. Let’s hope the girls go one better. Best of luck to all the children taking part in the Cumann na mBunscol finals this week they will do their school and club proud. Juvenile Fundraiser sing and dance with TERRYOKE Saturday June 23rd 8.30pm in St Anne’s. Tickets €5 all proceeds go to Juvenile section. Prosecco drinks reception before show contact juvenile coaches to book tickets and tickets are also available in club. Bus to Croke Park on Sunday being organised contact Shay Brady to book your seat: Mobile 0879049777.
FOOTBALL: THE RED COW CLUB STUNNED LEAGUE OF IRELAND OPPOSITION
Byrne and Seery put Bluebell through to cup semi final LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE JAMES HENDICOTT
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RED COW club Bluebell United got the better of League of Ireland opposition on Wednesday to progress to the Leinster Senior Cup semi-final, with the reigning third tier champions travelling to Drogheda United and winning the game in two potent first half minutes. Plenty of pundits have long been suggested that the top end of the Leinster Senior League - a tier which features no promotion - is not all that different in standard to the League of Ireland first division. Bluebell’s comfortable away win, which follows a draw against the same opposition in 2016 (a game Bluebell won on penalties), adds further weight to the suggestion. Andy Noonan’s team completed their league season on top a couple of
weeks ago, but don’t look to have lost any of their edge, and after some early Drogheda pressure, the Dubliners had the opposition pinned in their own penalty area for a series of corners. When the goals came on the half hour mark, they were both scrappy, battling finishes from the non-leaguers. First Drogheda ‘keeper Luca Gratzer looked to have claimed yet another Bluebell corner, but couldn’t hold on, fumbled the ball, and Sean Byrne was their to smash home for the visitors. A second defensive error in two minutes saw Bluebell double their lead, as Sean Trimble was caught in possession by Gary Seery in the hosts backline, with Seery breaking forward and smashing emphatically past Gratzer from just outside the box. Shellshocked Droghe-
Bluebell captain Tony Keeler slides in for the ball. Picture: Larry McQuillan
da weren’t able to offer a lot in response before half time, but recovered to have the better of much of the second half. Andy McNulty, Bluebell’s former Inverness and Bohemians goalkeeper, was called into action to deny a powerful header from Gareth McCaffrey, after Drogheda made several half time changes. Piling the pressure early in the second half, Mc C a f f rey a n d Eo i n McPhillips seemed to
offer the main threat for the Louth club, but produced precious little to put McNulty under pressure, and after 20 minutes of the half, Bluebell slowly wrestled back control. They could have added to their lead, too: Sean Tr i m b l e d e s p e ra te l y denied Yanis Boulmehl with a diving block, while replacement Jason Byrne had the ball in the Drogheda net once more, only to see the flag go up for an uncertain looking
offside decision. Bluebell, ultimately, were really quite comfortable in a 2-0 win. A date and opposition for the semi-final is yet to be fixed, with many of the other quarter final fixtures in the tournament yet to be played, but possible opponents for the Red Cow club are all at League of Ireland level. They also have a friendly against Scottish Champions Celtic to look forward to, at home on August 4.
Delight for Dublin schools at SPAR FAI Primary School 5s STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin and Scoil Assaim in Dublin displayed sublime skill, grit and determination in the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme National Finals which took place in Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday 30th May. St. Brigid’s NS and Scoil Assaim claimed national honours in their categories for medium and large schools respectively after a tough campaign which began in February with county qualifiers held nationwide. Tomás Ó Muireagáin and James Byrne impressed the FAI coaching staff on finals day to claim the coveted Section B’s and
Section C’s Player of the Tournament awards which were presented by SPAR ambassador, former Republic of Ireland International, Keith Andrews, much to the delight of the many travelling supporters. Seán Carr, FAI Schools Chairman stated, “The competition has gone from strength to strength in recent years thanks to the assistance of our sponsors, SPAR. The nationwide spread of schools who are choosing to take part, and the increase in female participation, which now stands at over 40% is particularly pleasing. The finals day is a memory that these players will cherish forever.”
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TO PROGRESS TO LSL CUP FINAL MMA: BOTH FIGHTERS ARE COMPETING IN THE 70KG WEIGHT CATEGORY
Dublin fighters look to set up title shot
DAVE DONNELLY
sport@tdublingazette.com
IRISH DEAF TEAM QUALIFY FOR EUROPEANS The Republic of Ireland deaf team have qualified for next year’s European Championships after a 3-0 win over Sweden. Needing only a draw to qualify for Crete 2019, Stuart Hayden’s side booked their tickets to the Greek island, after a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon in the FAI National Training Centre. Leading 1-0 at half-time through a David Murray goal, the win was ensured early in the second half with Jake Cassidy scoring twice in the space of ten minutes to guarantee the win.
TWO Dublin mixed martial artists will go toeto-toe with top-class opponents in Gdansk, Poland this weekend. Donaghmede’s Paul ‘Redser’ Redmond fights out of the Team Ryano gym in Finglas, while Ballybrack native Chris Fields runs SBG Swords on the town’s main street. The Dubliners made their debuts last year with the Polish promotion – the largest in Europe – and have quickly moved up the ranks and wins on Saturday will see them given title shots. Lightweight Redmond is set to take on Polish striker Gracjan Szadzinski and is expecting a hostile reception from the local fans. It won’t be a shock to Redmond – who found himself on the wrong side of the 8,000-strong crowd in his hometown at KSW 40 at the 3Arena. “I’m prepared for that,” the Donaghmede native told the Dublin Gazette. “When KSW ran into town last year, I was fighting a Polish guy and boy did I get booed out of it in the 3Arena. I’ll expect the same thing down there, but it should be fun.” Redmond – who had two fights in the UFC – expects a tough night against his hardhitting opponent and is taking nothing for granted. “You never know until you get in on the night. I know he’s got really good, strong, heavy hands, so I’ll be avoiding them. We’ll see what happens. “He’s got nine pro fights – he’s lost two but he’s knocked out six of those MMA guys. He’s a really top-level striker and he has the power to put you out on your feet. “Then again, I’m no slouch – I’m a brown belt in jiu jitsu and I’ve 21 pro MMA fights. [It’ll be] my ground game versus his as a striker. Light Heavyweight Fields struck a more
Paul Redmond stares down his opponent.
confident note ahead of his fight with Brazilian former UFC veteran Wagner Prado. He told the Dublin Gazette: “If you look at my record, I’m a mixed martial artist so I tend to win in lots of different ways. “He’s had all his wins a certain way and I can easily figure out that rubik’s cube.
Whereas I’m a much more difficult rubik’s cube for him to figure out. “When I look at him and I look at me, I see a pretty easy path to victory. All that can change in one punch in the mouth, but that’s the game and that’s why it has such a big fanbase.”
Forristal takes the Noel O’Neill Trophy NIAMH HASKINS sport@dublingazette.com
PAUL Forristal of Scott Orwell Wheelers has continued his great form by taking the overall win in the Orwell 2 Day Stage Race. Having built a reputation as a very strong man against the watch, Forristal has now earned his road race spurs with another coveted win. The Orwell Wheelers rider had won the TT at Rás Mhaigh Eo last march and in early April
Forristal nailed his chance for victory at the Three-Day stage 3 in Gorey. Stage 1 a 11km Time Triall starting at the Beehive Inn, Wicklow and was won by M i c h a e l O’Loughlin of Team Wiggins, UK. O’Loughlin took a lead of 14 seconds over Neill Delahaye of Pauduit Carrick Wheelers into
stage 2. The tough course and dry conditions made for very fast and technical racing on day 2. Antoine Le Corre was determined to soak up a s m a ny King of the Hills points on each lap. Forristal of Scott Orwell Wheelers did the same on the finish line for the points competition. Paul had
sealed the points classificiation before the end of the race. The stage came down to a photo finish with Darragh McCarter of Donegal Bay CC beating Antoine Le Corre of UCD on the line. Paul Forristal finished the stage in 8th place but took 1st place on the competition overall. In the women’s Race Lara Gillespie of Scott Orwell Wheelers was dominant throughout the race and was rewarded with 1st place in the Women’s Race.
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Congrats to our U13 hurlers who won the PJ Troy Cup beating Whitehall Well done to the Dublin Hurlers and the Boden gaa hurlers on their win over Offally. There was no winner of this week’s lotto , the numbers drawn were 12,5,16,25.Thanks again to all who have signed up and if you haven’t got around to it yet then there still is time. Log onto www.bodengaa.ie for more details Have you signed up to the Boden gaa Summer Camp. It returns this July and August. For more information log into www.bodengaa.ie Gaelic 4 Mothers has started in Ballyboden St Endas. Up to 30 women attended last week’s meeting . First training session Friday 8th June, 7.30pm Cherryfield
GAA : VALIANT EFFORT BY TALLAGHT SIDE
Thomas Davis come up short in championship STEPHEN FINDLATER
sport@dublingazette.com
FAUGHS Hurling results for last week - Seniors lost to St. Brigids following an injury-time goal against the run of play. Junior As had a convincing win over St Finians while the Junior Bs were narrowly beaten by Cuala. Best of luck to Catherine Costello and the Dublin Senior Camogie team as they face Offaly next week. Also to Conor and Eoghan Brennan and Scoil Santain and to St Pius GNS as they head for Croke Park on Wednesday for the Cuman na mBun Scoil finals. Good luck also to all students starting their Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week. Just stay calm and do your best! Irish Music night in the Members’ bar this Thursday. Whether you play an instrument, sing a song or tell a tale just come along and enjoy the craic Night at the Races in Leopardstown Racecourse Thursday 19th August. Tickets available from Eoin
Reynolds or any team mentor. Fun table quiz in the Members’ bar every Wednesday night. No cover charge. All welcome. A big “Welcome” to our new bar manager, Cliff who took over this weekend. Bar opening hours as follows Fridays and Saturdays 4pm, Sunday 12:30pm all other days 7.30.pm. Best of luck to Conor as he embarks on a new career in Co. Wicklow. Speedy recovery to Graeme Linnie who underwent surgery last week. Cul Camp this year takes place on 16th – 20th July & the Club Camp is on 27th – 31st August register online @ www.faughs.ie or contact Tommy O’Mahony – 086 811 4643 Faugh Golf Classic takes place on Thurs 28th June in Grange Golf Club Rathfarnham. Lotto – Jackpot €4,600 – Numbers 1, 22, 23 & 28 no winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,700.
ST PATRICK’S GAA PALMERSTOWN Thank you to all who came to our Town Hall meeting on Thursday night to discuss the development of the club’s strategic plan. It was much appreciated. A lot of matches during the week, and great to see so many people out enjoying themselves in Glenaulin Park. The numbers of young people playing hurling, football and camogie indicates a very bright future at all levels. Well done to our senior 7 camogie team on their win. Their next game is on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Hard luck to our senior hurlers who came up against a strong Thomas Davis side in the league. Our junior hurlers had a good win however. The U15s had a one-point win over Confey from Kildare. They also had great time kayaking at the Tall Ships on Sunday. Details on all fixtures will be published later in the week on our website and Facebook page. Gaelic4mothers continues tonight from 7-8 pm. All newcomers welcome. Contact Gill Pickett on 087 2269059 for further details. St Patricks GAA Cúl Camp starts on 9 July. Booking can be made on-line at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Our Lotto numbers this week were 6, 8, 10, and 19 in the first draw; and 4, 6, 14 and 23 in the second draw. There was no winner. There were two Match 3 winners – Maree O’Toole and Jennifer Hand. The jackpot next week will be €10,000 plus a second jackpot of €2,200. One ticket gets you entry into both draws. The draws take place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm. Tickets are available from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, Manor Hair Studios, Mullingar House, and Chapelizod Post Office. Many thanks to all our ticket sellers and everyone for supporting this important fundraiser.
NA Fianna booked a Dublin Senior Football Championship quarter-final at home to Thomas Davis as their hopes of winning a third title in eight years remain alive. The Drumcondra side topped qualifying Group C on points difference from Ballyboden St Enda’s to take a crucial advantage into the knockout stages this weekend. The three-team conference was the tightest of all the groups in this year’s competition with only seven points separating Na Fianna from bottom-placed Fingallians. The Drumcondra side finished the round robin series with one win and one defeat, identical to the other two sides in the group. And it was Na Fianna’s eight-point win over Fingallians on the final day that ensured they topped the group and knocked their opponents out of
Na fianna launch another potent attack on Thomas Davis in their Dublin Championship match against Thomas Davis. Picture: Na Fianna
the competition. With Fingallians on +4 points difference and Na Fianna on -5, the saffron and blues needed to win by at least five points to be sure of their place in the latter stages. As it happened, their e ight-point win was enough to take them above Boden and make sure of home advantage at Mobhi Road in the last eight.
T h ey ’ l l b e h e av y favourites against a Thomas Davis side who scraped through as the third best team in Group B with one win to their name. There’ll be no place for Parnell’s in the knockout stages, however, as they lost all three of their Group B games to ensure they finished bottom. They shipped seven
goals in each of their defeats to St Brigid’s and Thomas Davis is the opening two rounds and faced champions of the last years, Foxrock Cabinteely, in the last game. Against the odds, the Coolock club restored s o m e re s p e c t a b i l i t y with a 3-21 to 2-4 defeat in their final game in Chanel College.
IRELAND FACE NORWAY IN CRUCIAL QUALIFIERS IRELAND welcome Norway to Tallaght Stadium, Dublin on Friday, June 8 with kick-off at 5.30pm before travelling to Norway for the second qualifier on Tuesday, June 12, with kick-off at 6pm (local time). Colin Bell’s side are currently second in Group Three heading into the doubleheader against Norway, who are one point behind Ireland in third spot, as they look to qualify for their first-ever major international tournament. Picture: FAI / Sportsfile
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SOCCER: FIRST LEAGUE OF IRELAND PLAYER TO SCORE IN 40 YEARS
HURLING
Boden fall to defeat from table toppers Na Fianna
Shamrock Rovers attacker Graham Burke has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for March. Picture: Sam Barnes Sportsfile.
Burke makes history with first Ireland goal
DAVE DONNELLY
sport@dublingazette.com
SHAMROCK Rovers striker Graham Burke made a piece of modern history on Saturday when he became the first League of Ireland player to score a senior goal for Ireland in 40 years. The 24-year-old became the first domestic-based player in a decade to play for the international side when he came on as a second-half substitute against France in Paris the previous week. He was left out of the Rovers squad defeated by Dundalk on Friday night, leading to speculation he was to get his first international start the following day, which proved to be correct. And Burke went one better on his first start, against the United States at the Aviva Stadium, as he scored Ireland’s equaliser in a 2-1 win.
In doing so, the former Aston Villa and Notts County goalscorer became the first home-based player to score for Ireland since Shamrock Rovers’ Ray Treacy in April 1978. Treacy was on target twice in a 4-2 win over Turkey at Lansdowne Road on a day when his Rovers teammate John Giles was also on target. Only a handful of home-based players have appeared for the senior team since Jack Charlton took over in 1986 – strikers Jason Byrne made a couple of appearances but couldn’t find the net. Burke was impressive in his 59 minutes on the field and capped it off with his first international goal with what would be his final touch of the ball, being replaced by Daryl Horgan before the restart. Burke has become renowned for scoring spectacular goals from all angles and distances for Rovers, but his first
international goal may well be the easiest he’s ever scored. Debutant Darragh Lenihan – who had replaced John O’Shea in the latter’s final appearance in a green shirt – stabbed an uncleared corner towards goal and Burke helped it over the line. Ireland had fallen behind with the last kick of the first half when Kevin Long was beaten in the air by Matt Mizagi and Bobby Wood got a toe to the ball to beat Colin Doyle. Burke had been one of the few bright sparks during a dull opening period in which a young and experimental away side visibly grew in confidence. The roles were reversed in the second half and Ireland began to get on the front foot, with Declan Rice proving to be the best player on the pitch on his third international start. Burke’s equaliser, when it came, was deserved and Ireland continued to be
the more adventurous side as the clock wound down and the visitors retreated further into their own half. Their endeavour was rewarded when Rice played in James McClean, who beat his man before leaving the ball for Dubliner Alan Judge to rifle in his first goal for Ireland off the bar. “It was a tough game for tonight, as I expected it to be,” Ireland manager Martin O’Neill said after the game. “I was not expecting miracles. It was lovely to see him score the goal – it’s a really great feeling. He’s a lovely kid too. “It will give him massive confidence – one to be involved in the squad, two to score a goal. “In terms of his involvement tonight, it passed him by for 15 or 20 minutes, just trying to get a mark in the match. Maybe it was played at a quicker pace than he was initially anticipating, but a great performance none the less.”
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s lost their place at the top of men’s Adult Hurling League Division One as they fell to a 3-13 to 2-11 defeat to Na Fianna. Both sides went into the game with 100% records, having won all four of their matches to date, with Boden topping the table due to their superior points difference. The home side dominated the first half at Collinstown and hit the back of the net within minutes, courtesy of AJ Murphy. Tomás Waters got a second goal just before half time as the Glasnevin side took a 2-8 to 0-4 lead into the break. Boden found their scoring groove in the second half but a third goal from Sean Ryan helped Na Fianna over the line. Lucan Sarsfields were unfortunate to miss out on the two points in their duel with Craobh Chiarain at 12th Lock. Sarsfield trailed by just a point, 0-11 to 1-7, at the break but Craobh Chiarain kept the scoreboard ticking over in the second half to secure a 1-14 to 1-11 win.
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