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Intercultural centres’ relief as funding met MARK O’BRIEN THE Clondalkin and Tallaght Intercultural Centres will remain open, following the news they have secured funding for another two years.

The centres – which provide a range of support services to immigrants – had previously received funding through the Department of Justice.

Last year, the department introduced a new competi-

tive tendering process: the National Integration Funding Programme.

The centres were not successful in their application to this fund.

However, it has now been

confirmed that the South Dublin County Partnership has signed a two-year service level agreement with the Department to fund the retention of the two centres.

Full story on Page 5

Top honour for the Sean Walsh Park TALLAGHT added another string to its bow with the news that Sean Walsh Park has scooped a Green Flag – the culmination of years of hard work by dedicated locals, volunteers and the council. Their efforts to tend for the popular park were well rewarded.

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COUNCILLORS LODGED OBJECTIONS TO SDZ PLAN

Clonburris plan appeal criticised  MARK O’BRIEN

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A LUCAN councillor has criticised the decision of her fellow councillors to lodge objections to the Clonburris SDZ plans.

Last week, a number of councillors confirmed they had lodged appeals with An Bord Pleanala against the plans, citing concerns about traffic and infrastructure.

But Cllr Ruth Nolan (Ind), who voted in favour of the plan, has criticised the appeals.

She said: “What will happen if their appeal is successful, it will revert back to plans put in place in 2008 for half of the Clonburris lands, which includes extremely highrise buildings that we did away with.

“And then the other h a l f , t h e d e ve l o p e r can just go to An Bord Pleanala, apply to build three or four hundred houses, whatever the case may be, and put it up without any infrastructure being put in at all.”

One of the concerns raised in the appeals concerned a lack of playing pitches in the proposed schools.

“There are two councillors in that chamber who happen to be school

principals and in their professional capacity explained – and I would be inclined to agree – that full sized pitches are not needed,” said Cllr Nolan.

“Four, five, six, seven, eight and nine-year-olds would not be capable of using a full-sized pitch.”

Concerns had also been raised about a lack of a garda station in the plan.

“There was planning permission for a fire sta-

tion in the Adamstown SDZ which hasn’t gone ahead yet,” said Cllr Nolan.

“But we had the fire chief in and he said he favourably preferred the site in Adamstown.

They’re not interested in building one in Clonburris.

“My argument there would be, and was on the day, we have three stations in the area.

“We have Lucan, we

have Ronanstown and we have Clondalkin village and what we need is staff in them, not empty garda stations.”

Cllr Nolan said she voted to pass the plan as she felt it was better than the alternative of reverting to the 2008 plan.

“The reality is, whether you want them or not, 74% of that land is privately owned and will be developed with or without an SDZ.”

FASTNews

Barry Downes of Affidea

Affidea invests €2m in Tallaght clinic AFFIDEA has invested €2 million in the opening of a new ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght in Dublin for minor injuries and minor illnesses.

The investment into the new outpatient clinic is part of an overall €20 million investment by the company in the Irish healthcare sector over the last three years.

The opening of the new Tallaght clinic will involve the creation of 10 new jobs, with more to come as the activity at the facility increases.

Welcoming the unveiling of the new Affidea ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght, Barry Downes, country manager of Affidea Ireland, said: “Instead of attending a busy and stressful A&E environment in a hospital, people can now attend the Affidea ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght to have their minor injury or illness treated, quickly, professionally and to the highest of standards in an outpatient comfortable environment.”

Affidea ExpressCare in Tallaght provides services to all patients who attend on a fee for service basis, and it’s a covered benefit for health insurance providers Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health.

Pop-up events for teens

The night’s right for a special Moon Cycle MICHELLE Brown was one of many cyclists who took part in a special Moon Cycle at the weekend to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. The cyclists made their way to historic Dunsink Observatory, which was established in 1785, as part of the Festival

of Curiosity. The observatory now functions primarily as an outreach centre and attracts more than 4,000 visitors a year, with Michelle and fellow curious cyclists treated to some extra-special celestial sights. Photo: Mark Stedman

FOROIGE South Dublin Youth Services have secured funding via South Dublin County Council’s Health and Wellbeing Week 2018,to organise a short series of Pop Up Events for 12-18 yr olds.

Each Pop Up event can recruit up to 20 young people, from the South Dublin County area, except one session, Friday 27th July, which can take on board a maximum of 14.

The event is aimed particularly at young people who may be members of Foroige already or not, who perhaps find socialising quite difficult, who may have a small social circle, who may be isolated, especially those who may experience conditions such as Autism - ultimately those who may be likely to find the summertime a long and lonely stretch.

For further details, please contact Claire Hutchinson, Regional Youth Officer, South Dublin with Foroige at claire. hutchinson@foroige.ie.

Lucan Golf Classic for July 27 THE Lucan Golf Classic will take place on Friday, July 27 at Lucan Golf Club, Old Celbridge Road.

This is a four-person team event. Entry is €200 per team with evening meal included.

The Classic will take place between 10am and 4pm followed by an evening of prize presentations, entertainment and a monster raffle in the club house.

For timesheets and further information, please contact Helena, Janet or Pearl on 01 6302473 or email janet.healey@iwa.ie.

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TALLAGHT: JUST REWARD FOR THE ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED TO IMPROVE THE PARK

Delight as Sean Walsh Park gets Green Flag award MARK O’BRIEN

TALLAGHT has its first Green Flag park after Sean Walsh Park was awarded the honour last week.

Tallaght Community Council began to actively focus and lobbying to raise standards across Tallaght parks four years ago.

Last Monday their hard work paid off when An Taisce announced that the park had been awarded a Green Flag.

“This is a proud day for Tallaght - the culmination of 3 years cross community volunteering, from idea to achievement,” said Gerry Stockil, voluntary Chair of TCC, following the announcement.

“Well done Tallaght - take a bow. You were instrumental in bringing the coveted Green Flag Award to Tallaght.

“Tallaght can now

proudly fly a Green Flag on the flagship town centre park.

“Now for phase 2 of the community plan for Sean Walsh Park to formalise the Gateway To The Mountain - a viewing tower and Cafe at the beginning of the Dublin Mountain

individuals such Gar Tyrrell and Simon Sweeney.

Peter, the TCC heritage officer, was a daily walker in Tallaght’s parks.

He knew there were others, including locals Lisa McAuley and Jackie Long working separately in Sean Walsh park tackling

Way”.

The awarding of the Green Flag is just reward for the army of volunteers who worked to improve the park.

A network called Love Tallaght Outdoors was founded in 2016 by TCC and interested Tallaght

litter.

Together they pulled together and formed a highly motivated and engaged group - the Tallaght Litter Mugs.

They set about establishing regular park clean ups and adopting the park’s sensory garden.

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Well done Tallaght - take a bow. You were instrumental in bringing the coveted Green Flag Award to Tallaght

Two years of community diligence and voluntary commitment has been a major contributor to the announcement of Green Flag being awarded to Sean Walsh Park last week.

TCC said the community is hugely proud of this achievement and in particular the fact that the idea was community initiated and led.

Sean Walsh Park has a sensory garden, urban petting zoo, water features, ornamental lakes, viewing hills, thriving wild life and a national walk trail - The Dublin Mountain Way The love Tallaght Outdoors network and Litter Mugs continue to meet and tend to the park.

Anyone who would like to get involved with the regular park cleans can visit the groups’ Facebook pages.

Lidl Fortunestown due to reopen on August 30 LIDL has confirmed August 30 as the official reopening date of their new store in Fortunestown.

The original store was destroyed in March when it was attacked by a digger during Storm Emma.

Eight men have been charged with various offences in relation to the incident.

The new store will offer an enhanced shopping experience for customers and will employ a wide range of strategies to reduce environmental impact.

The store will be built to the ISO50001 energy efficiency standard and incorporate features such as heat recovery, LED lighting, sensor controlled exterior sun blinds to reduce unwanted heat from the sun, and high insulation external cladding.

Floor space in the store has

increased from 997m2 to 1698m2 and customer car parking facilities have almost doubled and will include a number of electric vehicle charging points.

The company said the store team that were redeployed to other stores in the area following the incident in March are looking forward to returning to the new store in August.

The original store was destroyed in March when it was attacked by a digger during Storm Emma

The Tallaght Litter Mugs in action at Sean Walsh Park

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ENVIRONMENT: JOHN LAHART, FF, SLAMS DUMPED WASTE’S IMPACT ON CITY

TD lambasts litterers as bags pile up RACHEL D’ARCY

A DUBLIN TD said more needs to be done to tackle litter and dumping across the city and county.

Fianna Fail spokesperson on Dublin, John Lahart says people are “all too familiar” with seeing rubbish scattered on the city’s streets.

The sight has become the norm for many Dubs, especially in the hot weather when littering and a higher level of waste appears to become more and more frequent.

Deputy Lahart criticised the amount of bin bags

that are left on city centre streets as well, saying that the full rubbish bags are left for “hours on end”.

He said: “These bin bags are at the mercy of seagulls, which seem to be growing more aggressive by the day.

“The end result is an abundance of litter and leftover food choking up our footpaths and streets.”

Deputy Lahart has called on Dublin City Council to tackle the problem head-on, and also has put out a call for waste collection companies to be more flexible with their

collection timetables during the busier summer months.

He added: “It’s unacceptable that bin bags are left sitting in streets for hours on end awaiting collection.”

The dumping of household waste has also become an issue in areas of the city centre – something which the deputy has said is setting a precedent, and that people in these areas “deserve better”.

He has also said that litter could be having an impact on tourism, if it isn’t already.

The city’s careless rubbish issue seems to be worsening

Sights like this are too common each summer

Deputy Lahart says citizens don’t want a situation where those visiting Dublin return home and tell others about our developing issues with litter in the city.

He continued: “Dumping of household waste is also becoming a serious issue in certain areas of the city. It is taking far too long to dispose of such waste,

which is only exacerbating the problem as it sends a signal that casual dumping is acceptable.

“The litter and dumping problem is also having an impact on our local tourism industry.

“We don’t want tourists returning home and telling their family and friends about Dublin’s litter problem.”

FASTNews

Customers urged to nominate local causes for funding TESCO customers are being encouraged to make use of the blue tokens at Tesco stores to help make a real difference to a local community cause.

The retail giant is supporting 453 local projects in the latest cycle of the Tesco Community Fund, which is now under way.

Dublin alone has seen Tesco support 3,700 local projects, to date, donating more than €940,000 to the likes of the Irish Society For Autism, and many more, as part of more than €3 million donated to more than 11,000 local causes since 2014.

Christine Heffernan, corporate affairs director Tesco Ireland, said: “If you think you know a local organisation that could benefit from some extra funding, please nominate them in-store today, and don’t forget to vote for your preferred cause each time you shop using your blue token, because it really does make a difference.”

Tesco customers can simply fill out a nomination form in store and every eight weeks, three local causes will be selected for the Tesco Community Fund. For further information and criteria for entry, see www.tesco.ie/communityfund.

‘No reason not to provide cover for cars with NCT’ INSURANCE companies should not be allowed to refuse to insure cars which have passed their NCTs and are roadworthy.

Local TD John Curran made the comments following complaints from constituents that insurance companies are refusing to cover older cars, even if they are fully NCT compliant.

He said: “There is no reason for insurers not to provide cover for cars which have been deemed roadworthy by the NCT, however I have been contacted by people who have had trouble getting car insurance if there car is ten years old or older.

“This will drive thousands of roadworthy NCTd cars off the road. The latest figures available reveal that there were 139,000 people who had cars that were 10 years or older in 2018. Three years previous, that figure stood at 44,300.

“There are many people who simply cannot afford to replace their car for a newer model, while others choose not to because their car is running fine.

“Many cars, once they are serviced regularly, can last as long as 15 years without any issues.”

Cherrywood- Bawnogue clean-up on July 28 THE next Cherrywood- Bawnogue Clean-up will take place this Saturday, July 28. Anyone wishing to help out is asked to meet at Bawnogue Church at 2pm.

Bags and pickers will be available should anyone want to clean their estate before or on the day. It is hoped to make this a regular clean-up. For more information, please contact Cllr Francis Timmins at ftimmons@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie.

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CLONDALKIN AND TALLAGHT: FUNDING HAS BEEN SECURED

Centres supporting services for migrants set to remain open MARK O’BRIEN

THE Clondalkin and Tallaght Intercultural Centres will remain open after they secured funding for another two years.

The centres – which provide a range of support services to immigrants – had previously received funding through the Department of Justice.

Last year, the department introduced a new competitive tendering process, the National Integration Funding Programme.

The centres were not successful in their application to this fund, leading to fears that the centres would be forced to close.

But it has now been confirmed that the South Dublin County Partnership has signed a two-year service level agreement with the Department of

Justice to fund the retention of the two centres.

Local TD Frances Fitzgerald welcomed the news.

“When their CEO Larry O’Neill contacted me about this I made representations to my colleague, Minister with responsibility for immigration and integration, David Stanton,” she said.

“David listened to the case made by the Partnership and the Intercultural Centres which ultimately led to this agreement being signed.

“From my work with David in the Department of Justice, I have always appreciated his commitment to finding solutions and taking time to consult on issues.”

The agreement reached with the Department of Justice means that the vast majority of the costs associated with the

running of both centres will be met.

South Dublin County Partnership say they are confident they have additional funds available to meet other needs that arise.

“This will ensure that both Clondalkin and Tallaght Centres will operate five days a week,” said Deputy Fitzgerald.

“The Intercultural Centre in Clondalkin acts as a link for migrants as well as promoting integration and celebrating the culture of all residents in Clondalkin.

“I would like to pay tribute to the work of the Centre staff and volunteers and the dedication of South Dublin County Partnership to ensuring the needs of minority groups are met.

“I look forward to seeing the progress of the Intercultural Centre and wish them every success with the work ahead.”

Darragh’s delight at graduating ceremony DARRAGH Garvy from Clondalkin is pictured with Monica O’Connell from Cork after graduating with Diploma in Leadership and Management awarded to staff members of Harvey Norman by Dublin Business School at a graduation ceremony held in the Law Society of Ireland, Dublin. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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Spectacular M sunsets

EMBERS of Palmerstown Camera Club went to Skerries last week on one of their summer outings. It was a lovely evening and ideal to photograph a sunset. If you are interested in joining them, they meet every Wednesday between 7and 7.30pm outside the Ulster Bank Palmerstown. See www. palmerstowncameraclub.com or their Facebook page Palmerstown Camera Club.

Harriers fly high at Clontarf run

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HERE was a great contingent from Lucan Harriers in Clontarf for both the Half Marathon and 5 Mile races recently. The weather was hot but some cloud came in half way through the race giving some slight respite from the hot conditions.

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18% SATISFIED WITH HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

‘WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER’

Report shows 61% are satisfied with council

Move to cool war of words over housing

A NEW report shows that 61% of people are satisfied with South Dublin County Council (SDCC).

SDCC was one of ten local authority areas surveyed for the Local Authority Satisfaction Report 2018 by the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC).

Sinn Fein housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin welcomed publication of the report.

He said: “It is positive that 61% of those who responded to the survey are satisfied with South Dublin County Council. This is the second highest of the ten local authority areas surveyed for the report.

“In relation to the services directly provided by the local authority, 67% and 62% of those surveyed are satisfied with the provision of Playgrounds/Park and with Local Amenities/Leisure.

“Another positive emerging from the survey is that 68% and 56% of respondents agree that South Dublin County Council is working to make the area cleaner and greener and that it makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in the area.”

Deputy O Broin said it was concerning that just 18% of residents surveyed in Dublin are satisfied with the affordability of housing in the area.

“Unfortunately it is not in the gift of local authorities to provide affordable housing without receiving funding from central government to do so,” he said.

“It is also worrying that only 27% agree that council is open and transparent and only 37% agree that it is efficient and well run.

“This is a timely report from NOAC. It is important to acknowledge all the good work local councils do on a daily basis.”

 MARK O’BRIEN

mobrien@dublingazette.com

SINN Fein and People Before Profit councillors have attempted to cool the growing war of words over their records on housing.

Following the recent election of Cllr Mark Ward (SF) as Mayor of South Dublin, People Before Profit released a statement claiming Sinn Fein had failed to substantially address the housing crisis.

Cllr Ward responded to the comments last week, saying that People Before Profit had not submitted any motions at the final Clonburris debate.

People Before Profit councillor Madeleine Johansson defended her party this week, saying that they had made a serious effort to put

forward proposals on housing over the past two years.

She said: “In relation to Clonburris SDZ we made a 2,400 word submission and submitted eight motions to amend the draft plan.

“We also proposed an amendment to a Sinn Fein motion to increase

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the vote that the units would be used for council housing.

In response to Cllr Johansson’s comments, Cllr Ward said: “The Special Meeting of County Council on proposed Material Alterations to Clonburris SDZ Draft Plan Scheme on the 19/06/18 had 128

We are looking forward to working together to achieve this the provision of social and affordable housing to a minimum of 30 hectares of land out of the 39 hectares owned by the council.”

Cllr Ward also quest i o n e d w hy P e o p l e Before Profit had abstained on a vote to build 63 public houses at St Cuthbert’s Park.

Cllr Johansson said that they abstained because council management refused to confirm at the time of

motions on the agenda.

“This was the final meeting us councillors could inf luence the plan. People Before Profit submitted no motions for this meeting.”

He added that he felt that People Before Profit not voting on the houses in St Cuthbert’s was a case of “ideology getting in the way of housing”.

“I’d say to People Before Profit to ask the

61 families who are desperate for homes if the management of these home is a priority or is it getting a roof over their head and some security for themselves and their children?” he said.

But both councillors said they would be willing to work together to achieve public housing on public land. “ We u n d e r s t a n d that Sinn Fein’s policy favours council developed housing on public lands, which is fully in line with what we have proposed,” said Cllr Johansson.

“We are looking forward to working together to achieve this.”

Cllr Ward said he welcomed the news that People Before Profit would work with Sinn Fein on the issue.

“I would hope that they would be supporting the proposed “over 55s” development in Springfield that is out at Part 8 at the moment,” he said.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | HAVING NOTIONS

‘I’d say it’s far from slim fitting Hugo Boss suits he was reared’

HAVE ye noticed all these fancy bar- there’s a bit too much of that sort of “Ye don’t see many taxi drivers in bers that have popped up all over the carry on going round these days. Sure that sort of attire,” I replied. place? did ye see McGregor’s da?”

“You certainly do not,” says Ye know, the places were ye can go “I did indeed,” I says to him wea- Martin. “And that’s why I wouldn’t in and play pool and drink fancy coffee rily. I’m a bit sick of talking about that start doin’ all that fancy malarkey. and the music does be pumping out of crowd but sure ye can’t avoid them I couldn’t be dealing with all of that them? You can probably get your hair really, can ye? carry on.” cut in them too but no one ever seems “The young fella didn’t lick it from a “And if they’re all wearing slim fitto be sitting in the chairs when I walk stone, did he?” ting suits they’d have nowhere to put past them.

“Hard to tell,” says Martin. “Like, their change and they’d be giving out I’ve been going to Martin’s for don- he might have been alright until the loads to ye,” I says to him. key’s years. Long before these fancy young fella got all that money and now “Ah there’s be all sorts of hassle like places opened. he’s just got serious notions. I’d say it’s that,” he says, shaking his head with He’s a decent skin and a bit of craic – far from slim fitting Hugo Boss suits he pure disgust. and he cuts me hair, which I find to be a was reared.”

“Although, you could just jack up the more crucial element of going prices so they wouldn’t have to the barbers than whether to deal with that aspect of it,” Like, he might have been they’ll give me a slice of avoI says. alright until the young fella got cado and toast while I wait.

“That’s not a bad idea,” he Still and all, I was asking all that money and now he’s just says, all of a sudden his face him if he felt the need to keep brightening up at the prosgot serious notions up with these fancy places pect of bringing in a bit more when I went in to get the auld cash. mop chopped last week.

“Maybe that should be “Ah no,” he says. “Are ye brought in across the board.” mad? I wouldn’t be bothered “What?” I says. “A notions with all that craic.” tax?”

“I suppose ye wouldn’t “Yeah,” he says. “A crisp, know what sort of tulips new twenty Euro note tax you’d attract if ye started that for overt displays of notions. carry on,” I says to him.

What do ye think?”

“Ye know who I’d attract “I think it would be worth Gaz?” he says to me. “Fellas a fortune to the exchequer,” I with notions, that’s who. And says to him.

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All aboard for launch of a new collection

Hayley Coleman and Lisa Nolan pictured at the Dr PawPaw Summer Party aboard Dublin’s canal boat restaurant, La Peniche, on the Grand Canal last week. Picture: Brian McEvoy See Gallery on Pages 18-19

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LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

Where there’s a will, there’s your clear wish, too THERE is no good reason not to make a will. Making a will is one of the important things you can do to protect your business and your family’s future.

If you don’t make a will, the State dictates who is entitled to your assets.

When a person dies without making a will, the rules of intestacy apply, governing who is entitled to receive a person’s property should they die.

The rules over wills are as follows: • Where the deceased leaves a spouse/civil partner only, the entire estate passes to the surviving spouse/civil partner.

• Where the deceased leaves a spouse/civil partner and children, the spouse/civil partner inherits two-thirds of the estate, and the children inherit the remaining third in equal shares each.

• Where the deceased leaves no parent alive, the estate is divided equally between the children.

• Where the deceased dies without a spouse/ civil partner, children or parent, the estate is divided between his or her brothers and sisters in equal shares.

• Where the deceased dies without a spouse/ civil partner, children, parent, brothers or sisters, all nephews and nieces take equally.

• Where there are no relatives, the State takes the entirety of the estate.

When you make a will you also get to choose who will administer your

estate. A will allows you to name the person or persons who would be the most suitable and who will ensure your wishes are carried out.

If you do not make a will this is also decided by law and may fall to someone you would never choose.

By making a will you also get to choose who will inherit items such as cars, things of sentimental value etc, and ensure that they pass to the people who will appreciate these items most.

It is particularly important if you have young children and want to provide appropriate care for them after your death that you make a will.

If you have young children, the will establishes a trust fund for their benefit and appoints guardians of your choice to look after them.

If you have a child with special needs, you can make arrangements in your will for their care after your death.

Any asset that is not specifically mentioned in your will falls into the ‘residue’ of your will – the remaining property of yours after the deduction of specific gifts, debts, legacies, tax and the expenses of the estate.

Careful will drafting can have a significant impact on the level of inheritance tax which will be paid. It provides an opportunity to assess the position and consider what steps can be taken to minimise the inheritance

tax liability.

The small cost of making a will can represent excellent value when compared to the tax savings that can be made.

By making a will you can also choose to create a life interest for someone, possibly a spouse or a child with special needs.

A life interest entitles someone to a right to enjoy the use of a property exclusively or the income that the capital generates during their lifetime. Once that person passes away, it will revert to the beneficiary you choose.

If you are single or separated and living with a partner, then without a will your partner may find him or herself without any share in your estate unless you have specifically provided for him/her in your will.

If you have a child who has taken over the family business and your wish is to leave it to that particular child, you need to make sure your will is up to date and reflects same – otherwise, if an unexpected tragedy occurs, it can leave that child in a very vulnerable situation where that business has not passed to him or her.

We all have a natural reluctance to contemplate our own death, but it is the one thing in life that is guaranteed.

My advice to every person is if you have not yet made a will, do so immediately, because: “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”

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21 FACES | ‘SEE THE PERSON, NOT DOWN SYNDROME’

Trio-riffic kids with a message MARK O’BRIEN

Senior Infants with ease despite having a new teacher, a new SNA and a new resource teacher all in one go to contend with,” says his mother, Jackie.

“He adores school and is doing really well. He loves maths and Irish and even won a certificate for Irish speaker of the day recently.

“He loves spellings and reading

AN INSPIRATIONAL campaign

by Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is inviting the viewer to look past Down syndrome and to see the child, the individual and their potential.

21 Faces – which is now in its third year – celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of children with Down syndrome while also aiming to challenge some of the misArchie conceptions about Down Stanley syndrome along the way.

The centre is following through on their commitment and plan to follow, celebrate and record the development and progress of the children featured over a number of years under the 21 Faces banner.

The children, aged between 2 and 11 years old, use the services of The Down Syndrome Centre.

As well as celebrating the children’s development, 21 Faces also aims to personalise the discussion about Down syndrome and and his writing has come on hugely make a connection with people. also.”

The campaign includes testimoniArchie Stanley (4) has also had a als written by the children’s parents, big year, reaching milestones such siblings and extended family mem- as toilet training and entering Monbers and are fitting tributes to the tessori. “Archie has a certain charm contribution and positive impact the about him that only people that have children make within their families met him will know exactly what I and wider communities. mean,” says mum Nicola Smith.

Alan Ryan (7) has had a brilliant “He never ever stops talking, ever. year. “He took on the challenge of Even though he needs to work on his

clarity, that won’t stop him – he’ll chat away to anyone he meets.

“He is impatient, stubborn, mischievous and tests my patience at the best of times, but he has the most charming smile and infectious laugh and the kindest heart.”

Ten-year-old Ava Leahy is a huge music fan. She attends a dance class with Stagedoor Ireland, which culminates in a show in the Mermaid Theatre in Bray every year.

She attends the same mainstream school as her younger brother, Dylan, and is starting Fourth Class in September.

“This year she played a supporting role to her brother at his Communion and we had a fabulous day,” says her mum, Ciara.

“They are very close and it is lovely to see how protective they are towards each other.”

Dunnes Stores are currently displaying a 21 Faces photo exhibition in Cornelscourt Shopping Centre and 21 Faces posters in several of their locations around Dublin city centre.

The campaign is also supported by an in-bus poster campaign by Dublin Bus and an outdoor poster campaign

by Irish Poster Advertising around the city centre.

Find out more about these amazing kids at downsyndromecentre. ie/21-faces.

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PEOPLE ON THE RADAR ❱❱ NOVELIST IS GETTING DOWN ON THE FARM DUBLIN PEOPLE AND THEIR STORIES

Campaign launched as assault numbers rising

MARK O’BRIEN

GARDAI have launched a new campaign called “Use Your Brain Not Your Fists”, urging young men to think of the consequences for themselves and others of being involved in assaults.

According to the Garda Siochana Analysis Service (GSAS), 2017 has seen the highest number of assaults since 2008.

These assaults typically take place in and around public places, such as streets, roads, pubs and hotels, between 8pm and 5am at the

weekend, peaking early Sunday morning.

International research has shown that the level of assaults can be associated with the vibrancy of the night time economy, which has shown signs of recovery in this country following the recession.

The total number of assaults decreased year on year between 2008 and 2013, but since then it has increased.

Last year saw the highest number of assaults since 2008.

Assault levels to date this year are on par with 2017 levels.

Sergeant Graham Kavanagh from the National Crime Prevention Unit, urged young men to think about the impact of their actions on themselves and others, and advised people to be streetwise when they are out and about.

“The vast majority of assaults that occur are needless and avoidable,” he said.

“They are usually carried out by males against males aged between 18 and 35. The peak time for these assaults is early Sunday morning. Don’t be that guy; use your brain not your fists.”

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people to never attempt to reason with drunk or aggressive people and instead walk away and look for help.

“Be streetwise when you’re out and about,” he said.

“Planning is key to having a good night out. Arrange transport to and from events in advance. Let someone know where you are going and when you’ll be back.

“Avoid walking alone and in dark places. Be wary of your surroundings and mind your property.”

Assaults can leave a lasting physical and psychological impact on victims.

The campaign draws attention to how ‘a moment of madness’ can have life-changing consequences for the victim and attacker alike, and urges young men in particular to avoid assaults

The campaign will run across social media, in-pub advertising, and in locations such as nightclubs, sports

clubs and youth clubs.

It will also be extensively promoted in Third Level institutions from September.

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SPECTACULAR SUNSET: Photographer Peter Walsh from Palmerstown Camera Club captured this stunning sunset on a recent summer outing to Skerries.

Roll up! Roll up! for The Mane Event THE inaugural, Great Lengths – The Mane Event will take place in HOUSE Dublin, Leeson Street after the Dublin Horse Show on August 9 from 6-8pm.

With three great prizes up for grabs on the night, it’s the perfect end to a fashionable day.

Judges on the evening will include top Irish Milliner Edel Ramberg, Managing Director of Great Lengths, Joscelin McCourt and fashion editor and style queen Elle Gordon.

Entrants to the competition will have the chance to win prizes in three catego-

ries for the best hat/head-piece, the best overall look and the best hairstyle.

To enter, ladies must simply register between 6-7pm in HOUSE. At 7.30pm, winners will be announced by Great Lengths VIP and MC, Irish beauty Aoife Walsh.

Guests can enjoy a specially created gin cocktail and enjoy a selection of canapes from HOUSE and the top three ladies on the night will also receive a Great Lengths goodie bag.

For more information on Great Lengths log on to www.greatlengthshair.ie.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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A host of equine action at Jumping Nations Cup THIS year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show promises a host of equine action as well as family fun and festivities throughout the week.

The show will welcome over 1,500 horses and ponies, host 135 competitions, and with over 300 shopping stands, food and drink stalls dotted all over the grounds as well as eight world-ranking international show jumping competitions.

Alongside five days of international competition, the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show has much to offer visitors with some boutique fashion and craft offerings alongside equine products, from both home and abroad.

This year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS from August 8 - 12. For more information visit www.dublinhorseshow.com

DOG OF THE WEEK

Roddy Doyle’s Two Pints back for another round

Classic comedy

JM Synge’s classic comedy The Playboy of the Western World comes to the dlr Mill Theatre next month. A small community in County Mayo is thrown into turbulence with the arrival of Christy Mahon, a mysterious stranger claiming to have killed his father. The production runs from August 16 to 18 at 8pm, with a matinee show on August 18 at 2.30pm and from August 23 to 25 at 8pm, with a matinee on August 25 at 2.30pm. Tickets priced €18/€16 are available from www.milltheatre.ie

AFTER last year’s sellout tour of pubs across Ireland, the Abbey Theatre’s Two Pints by Roddy Doyle is back for another round stopping off at pubs in Ireland and the UK. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, Two Pints will head back on the road in August and September. The tour kicks off in The Flowing Tide.

Two Pints started as a conversation on Face-

book. Roddy Doyle has now brought the two characters to life in a play, to be performed in pubs.

Starring Liam Carney and Philip Judge, the audience are invited to pull up a stool and listen in as the friends chew the fat and set the world to rights.

Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, directors of the Abbey Theatre said: “We want the Abbey

Theatre, our national theatre, and its audience to be reflective of Ireland.

“To us, this means presenting work all over Ireland, and not necessarily in conventional spaces.

“Roddy’s funny, touching and provocative Two Pints seemed the perfect piece to do this with last year.”

Tickets are now on sale from abbeytheatre. ie

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

This week’s dog of the week is Pluto – an extremely handsome, five-year-old male Pit Bull Cross.

He is basically a big puppy who just adores the people he is familiar with and loves nothing more than spending time with them, playing fetch and being generally funny and goofy.

As Pluto doesn’t know his own strength and is a bouncy boy, he is looking for a home with people who would have an interest in continuing his training and teaching him new tricks.

Pluto is very clever and really enjoys learning new tricks and is also partial to a belly rub from his favourite people.

If you think you can offer Pluto a home, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @ DogsTrust.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Kumar and Gail Kaneswaran

Kathy Kenny, Nicole Kenny and Pat Kenny. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Sarah Ema Hughes, Ali Ryan and Kendra Becker

Audrey McGrath

Kerri Nicole Blanc

Anna Geary

Vanessa Butler and James Patrice

Wicked comes to Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Samantha Mumba

Aoibheann McCaul

Cassie Stokes

Fionnula Flanagan

Kate Kelly and Lorna Campbell

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Gill O’Neill and Michelle Regazzoli Stone

Niamh Webb O’Rourke and Emer Rutherford

Pushing the boat out for a launch

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EAUTY brand Dr Paw Paw pushed the boat out for the launch of its latest collection last week. Dublin’s canal boat restaurant, La Peniche, was filled with some of the country’s best known beauty bloggers and stylists who were given a first look at the brand’s new free from parabens hair and body wash collection which is available in pharmacies now.

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Holly Sud, Susan Vickers and Laura Peters. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Sinead De Buitleir

Emma and Ashley Kehoe

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TOP TWEETS THEATRE | SMASH-HIT MUSICAL PROMISES TO CAST ITS SPELL OVER AUDIENCES

Did Nostradamus say anything in his predictions about World War 3 being started by an idiot using only Caps Lock? @colmtobin WE PREDICTED YOU WERE GOING TO ASK US THAT

Mad to think it cost Kim Kardashian a sex tape to get famous and it only cost Tony McGregor €17.30 @donnelly1989 Tony’s brave campaign against where to put coins in your expensive suit deserves a medal, maybe

Life’s biggest lie is that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. A lot of days you’ll struggle just to fix yourself a sandwich.

Enjoy a Wicked night out RACHEL D’ARCY

WICKED, one of the world’s bestloved musicals, has made its way to Dublin for a much anticipated, limited run this Summer.

Seen as something of a prequel as well as a retelling of the legendary 1930 movie The Wizard of Oz, Wicked tells the story of how the Good Witch and Bad Witch from the story originally met – and how at one point, they were actually close friends.

Wicked also paints a picture of how appearances may not always what they seem, and how true love can ultimately keep you fighting for what matters most.

It also offers a different view to Dorothy’s arrival in Oz, and how the Scarecrow and Tin Man came to be, too.

It’s truly a must-see for fans of the original Judy Garland hit film, but also for those who haven’t seen the classic movie either, and recognised widely as a musical for the whole family.

The story takes to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for seven weeks as part of a UK/ Ireland tour of the hit production.

The tour takes in several major

Glinda (the ‘good’ witch) and Elphaba (the ‘bad’ witch) were once the best of friends

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During the last Irish run of Wicked in 2013, more than 130,000 people nabbed a ticket cities and is currently running in Dublin until September 1, before setting off to Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton and Sunderland.

The Irish leg of the tour got under way last Wednesday to rave reviews, with Amy Ross taking on the role of ‘wicked’ witch Elphaba, and Helen Woolf stepping into ‘good’ witch Glinda’s

Japanese tourists in Killiney DART station taking photos of the information board. I asked why. “Because train is late. It’s exceptional.” If only they knew. @sjanemurf They’d be better off asking that fella Nostradamus when the next Dart’s coming

with a cast including Kristin Chenowith as Glinda, and Idina Menzel as Elphaba.

It has since seen a number of different productions held across the globe, receiving rave reviews and becoming a staple in pop culture.

Tickets for the show have been sold out across the world, with thousands of people flocking to New York’s Broadway and London’s West End to catch a glimpse of the show.

Both the West End and Broadway productions have dedi-

cated theatres for Wicked – the Apollo Victoria theatre and the Gershwin Theatre, respectively – showing the longevity of the musical and just how wellloved Elphaba and Glinda have become.

In fact, Wicked is already the 14th-longest running show in West End History.

Tickets for the limited sevenweek run of Wicked are on sale now. Ticket prices range from €25 to €76.50, and are available from Ticketmaster or the Bord Gais Box Office.

The Academic lads have the write CULTURE | NOT JUST HIPSTERS BUYING RETRO DISCS stuff for the Morrison Hotel’s walls

Vinyl sales seem to record a return to music-lovers’ hearts RACHEL D’ARCY

@frankieboyle Dough! A floury analysis of the oft-remarked similarities between life and sandwiches

shoes. Fiyero, the love interest of both girls, is being played by Aaron Sidwell, with Steven Pinder playing The Wizard himself.

During the last Irish run of Wicked in 2013, more than 130,000 people managed to nab tickets to catch a glimpse of the musical phenomenon.

The musical originally began 15 years ago in San Francisco,

One of the world’s best-known and most-loved musicals comes back to Dublin after several years for a rare performance

WESTMEATH rockers The Academic have become the latest in a long line of Irish bands to add their lyrics to the Morrison Hotel’s walls.

The Morrison – located at Ormond Quay – have a long tradition of adding the lyrics of Irish bands to the walls of their hotel rooms.

Ahead of their gig last Friday in the Iveagh Gardens, a lyric from The Academic’s radio hit, Bear Claws, was added to the walls of room 322 in the long-standing Dublin hotel.

Those who stay in the room will see “You don’t have to be cool to make me shiver” painted onto the wall, alongside the Westmeath quartet’s name.

The band join a list of Irish legends in the music industry to have their lyrics painted on the Morrison’s walls, with other acts including Rory Gallagher, The Script, Kodaline, Thin Lizzy and more.

REMEMBER when lots of people predicted that hopelessly uncool, obsolete, old-fashioned vinyl records were dead?

Well, vinyl saw continued growth again in 2017, with ever more people indulging in hearing their favourite albums as an audio vinyl record, not just a digital download or streamed track.

The vinyl resurgence has been happening over the past few years, with some artists also taking the plunge to release albums and singles on cassette once again, as listeners crave physical

copies of the music they love.

One such vinyl retailer, Golden Discs, has reported that they believe that their turnover for 2017 was driven, in part, by the continued resurgence of the vinyl market, reporting that their vinyl sales last year were up by more than 50% on their 2016 figures.

Having been in business in Ireland since 1962, Golden Discs were around to see the first big rise of vinyl records, and are saying that such sales this year have the potential to be as big as those in the 1980s.

Golden Discs chief

exe c u t ive S te p h e n Fitzgerald said: “We’ve experienced six consecutive years of vinyl growth and it shows no signs of abating.

“There’s no denying the convenience of streaming services but consumers want something more tangible and we anticipate this year’s s a l e s being our biggest since the 1980’s.

“There is a growing acknowledgment that compressed digital

music files are typically of lesser sound quality.

Our experience is that ‘super-fans’ are increasingly turning to physical formats for this reason.”

Gone the way of the dodo ... but boomeranging right back into many homes: old-fashioned records

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

ENTERTAINMENT

CATHY DAVEY | A CALM FARM LIFE IS A BOON FOR HER MUSIC

Her quiet farming helps inspirations to blossom CATHY DAVEY is a real mainstay of the Irish music scene: of her four albums, two have been nominated for the Choice Music Prize Irish album of the year, while her latest studio album, New Forest (released in 2016) peaked at number five on the Irish album charts.

Oddly, despite her success, Davey’s most recent release – a live album recorded at Dublin’s Unitarian Church and released a few months ago – comes despite music being a secondary focus right now.

“I’ve been working more on the farm,” she explains.

“We’ve had a lot of stuff to do; I’ve got into the rhythm of animal things. I get into a groove with it, putting in fence posts, working with my hands, things like that.”

Davey shares an animal sanctuary set up around her home with partner Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), with their combined project named for the Father Ted TV series, My Lovely Horse Rescue.

You’d think the pair spend a lot of time making music together, but it’s really not the case: they’re more into focusing on their own thing musically, and sharing the more normal aspects of life.

“Neil will sometimes call me in to sing a vocal for him when he’s working,” Davey explains, “but I think it’s more because I’m there than anything else. We’ve never really been involved in each other’s work beyond that.”

Davey’s work is slowly progressing, however, as the harder periods for what sounds like an idyllic farm life start to take shape a little more comfortably.

“I’m writing on drums right now, and recording bits,” she

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tells us. “I’m trying to do this thing, I have about half an album, which is just drums and melody, but I keep getting distracted by other stuff.

“Just melody and rhythm are my thing at the moment. I’m doing these nursery rhymes, too. I’ve wanted to do it for years.

“These are things I feel compelled to do,” she continues. “Writing music on your own is not easy, and doesn’t always lead to happiness.

“I need to break things up, and the farm has been great for that. Things need to feel right with the world outside.”

Davey is softly spoken and considered, something that’s become increasingly reflected in her music in recent years.

She comes across like she’s intensely thoughtful about life, and is working hard on aspects like balance, selfworth, and doing things for the right reasons.

“Life isn’t always ecstatic,” she tells us. “It’s not meant to be like that. Reality, I find, is more of a contented place.

“Something about music that isn’t good is it can feel like talking, talking, talking about yourself. I find caring about what people think of you very hard. Contemplating how you’re perceived isn’t good for the soul, or for your style.

“The new music, when it arrives, will be like my strong, straightforward tracks; like Little Red, and Moving.”

JULY 26 (THURSDAY) Keywest @ Leopardstown Racecourse, €17 Bulmer’s horse racing and music combo welcomes one of Dublin’s biggest up-and-coming pop acts, fresh from the world of Grafton Street busking...

Jerry Dammers (The Specials) @ Whelan’s, €15 Bleeding Heart Pigeons @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Limerick’s answer to Radiohead return to the capital with their brilliantly experimental melodies and jarring electronica.

Jumpin Spider @ Workman’s Club, €5

JULY 27 (FRIDAY) The Wedding Present @ Whelan’s, €23.50 Birds of Chicago @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €24 Broken Brass Ensemble @ The Bowery, free Girlfriend + Bullet Girl @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free (late)

There have been other changes, too. “I’ve been doing things more locally in recent years and come round to the idea that I don’t really like touring. I’m a homebird,” Davey explains.

“If it were up to me, I’d play lots of nights, but in the same place down the road so I can just go home afterwards. The music industry doesn’t really work like that, but I’m doing little, intimate tours instead.

“It gives me time to get back to the rescue stuff, and to do some hibernating and organising for next year, before I come back with some concrete material.”

Given much of Davey’s best work is lifted with beautiful,

thoughtful lyrics that seem born out of such contemplation, we’re highly optimistic.

JULY 28 (SATURDAY) Glenn Underground @ Yamamori Tengu, €16 The Clandestinos @ The Bowery, free (late) Billy Konate @ Whelan’s, €15 Mark Geary @ Workman’s Club, €12

JULY 29 (SUNDAY) Hotter Than July Festival @ Smithfield, free (daytime) The Bionic Rats @ The Foggy Dew, free Miles Brevis @ The Workman’s Club, €10 All Our Exes Live In Texas @ Workman’s Club, €15 Dublin Blues Cartel @ Whelan’s, free

JULY 30 (MONDAY) Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers @ Whelan’s, €20 Akiko Jazz @ Arthur’s Pub, €5

Cathy Davey’s Live at Unitarian Church is out now and contains many of her classic tracks. She plays Knockanstockan Festival (Blessington) on Saturday, July 28 and Whelan’s We’ve Only Just Begun Festival on Friday, August 10.

AUGUST 1 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Trashcan Sinatras @ Workman’s Club, €18.50 The Olllam @ Whelan’s, €23 All In This Together @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

AUGUST 2 (WEDNESDAY) Killswitch Engage @ The Academy, €32.50 Fields @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15 Lunasa @ Natalie Merchant, Whelan’s, €28

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SKYSCRAPER

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

THE FIRST PURGE An edgy origins tale

RECENT life-life affairs over in America lend The First Purge (Cert 18, 97 mins) an edgy air that certainly don’t do the film any harm. As a prequel origins story, The First Purge (telling of how Americans embraced The Purge – an annual 12-hour night of absolutely-anythinggoes lawlessness) is an effective Trojan horse for some sly social commentary on modern affairs, giving it some depth. A bit better than its reviews may suggest.

CINEMA | THERE’RE HIGH JINKS FOR LOWLIFES OVER AT HOTEL ARTEMIS

Jeff Goldblum, Zachary Quinto and Jodie Foster square off at the Artemis – a gangsters-only hideout that’s like a cross between ER, The Shield and You-know-what Towers

There’s nothing Fawlty here SUMMER is well and truly seeing blockbusters blaze a trail through the cinema chains at the moment, with a dizzying number of high-profile blockbusters and big-name films currently swooping in.

Whether taking in the guilty pleasure delights of Tom Cruise’s latest dumb but fun Mission Impossible, or catching the great return of The Incredibles, it’s almost enough to make you cry “Mama Mia 2!” as you ponder your choices.

You’d almost want to take a break from such a difficult decision – and where better to take a break than at the epony-

TECH TIME

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mous Hotel Artemis (Cert 16, 94 mins)?

Artemis marks the welcome return of Jodie Foster, who doesn’t make many films these days but picks her projects carefully, with this hotel giving her plenty of space to exercise her comedic chops as she scurries about.

In a near future world that’s almost and virtually identical to our own, Foster is The Nurse – effectively the caretaker, manager, doctor and prisoner of the Hotel Artemis, an

exclusive joint that only caters for criminals and crooks, and which is half hotel, half hospital.

After all, if you’re on the lam, possibly with some unrequested bullets interfacing with your arm, you need the right place to crash at and get help.

The Nurse runs a tight ship, with the Artemis’s guests given temporary, anonymous room names such as ‘Honolulu’, as an uneasy but rigidly enforced peace is maintained at the Artemis, no matter what’s happening outside, and who the guests are.

Outside the Artemis, things are rapidly going to hell, with Los Angeles facing rioting over water

Electric car firm Tesla generates some more negative headlines

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HOW do you spend $7,430 a minute?

That’s a question a number of analysts have been mulling over, as it’s reportedly suggested as the current running costs for Tesla.

Best known for its electric car research – and for its boss, Elon Musk (who you’ll remember from last week’s Thai cave diver-insulting shenanigans) – Tesla hit the news again this week.

The automaker’s shares dropped about 5% when an embarrassing internal memo surfaced, with Tesla reportedly

asking some US suppliers for refunds.

Running a quietly giant company looking to revolutionise motoring can’t be cheap, but the memo caused some surprise and alarm, momentarily spooking investors and seeing its shares take a hit.

That $7-grand figure comes from the billion a quarter Tesla is currently using (that’s about $7,430 a minute), and even though Tesla recently announced it’s cutting several thousand jobs, it’s still got some large running costs.

Of course, Tesla still has billions of cash in its war chest, and the costs it’s incurred, to date, have at least brought it to the

point where its mass-market Model 3s are rolling out, ready as a revenue stream.

Tesla defended the memo’s suggestion that a number of suppliers were asked for an undisclosed rebate, saying that “negotiation is a standard part of the procurement process”.

Company shares often wobble up and down in value, and the latest drop, while unwelcome, shouldn’t make a huge difference to Tesla. However, as one of the most high-profile auto firms using tech to drive real change – pun intended – it’ll be interesting to see what headlines Tesla makes next, rather than just cars ...

privatisation – not such an unbelievable future world, this – and some new guests to check in, following an opportunistic heist elsewhere.

The only problem is, a merciless head honcho – the Wolf King – has also been ripped off and knows that the Artemis is hiding the two-bit crooks who’ve got his loot.

The scene is set for the Artemis to face some unwanted, violent wouldbe ‘guests’ attempting to get in, while its equally violent guests know that their lives are at stage if this happens.

Meanwhile the city continues to go to hell, with The Nurse at the middle of it all, trying to maintain

order and get through this particularly long, rough night at The Artemis...

At least it’s a new twist in the slightly tired heistgone-wrong genre, with the Artemis inviting some scenery-chewing turns from its guests.

Foster’s great with her weary but efficient role, and Jeff Goldblum, as the other A-List marquee name, turns up to largely riff on the Jeff Goldblum as ‘Jeff Goldblum’ shtick he’s been doing for some years.

Put them together as complex characters trying to outwit each other, and there are some sparky interactions to enjoy.

Speaking of enjoyable, the supporting cast also

Keeping in step with the new trends changing social media THESE colourful conga-line characters created quite a sight at a number of the capital’s landmarks as they helped spread a buzz about an upcoming tech conference and festival.

Taking place later this year, #SocialMediaLive is a new event at the RDS on October 25 which will showcase the latest technologies that are impacting on social media, bringing experts and influencers together for the ever-growing sector.

The one-day event will focus on a wide range of social media-related topics, with everything from how real news media is fighting back against fake news, Facebook’s move into broadcasting, increasing data available to advertisers about who is watching what and where they are watching it, and how marketers, influencers, and media are using new technologies in new ways, and much more to be included in the event.

Early bird tickets are available until September 13, priced €280; for further information see www.socialmedialive.ie.

do a decent job with their roles, with man-mountain Dave Bautista generating laughs with his role as The Nurse’s dedicated-to-hiswork assistant.

The B-plots (such as an unwelcome policeman guests, breaking one of the Artemis’s primary rules) are also fine, moving things briskly along.

But with the Artemis, the core and side plots are almost incidental, as it’s a film to enjoy pretty much for the sheer charisma of its leads alone.

With Foster, Goldblum and Bautista for company, you could certainly do a lot worse than checking into the Artemis for an hour and a half...

Verdict: 7/10

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ENTERTAINMENT Eleven Sports service hopes to score a hit QUIKFLIX FLIX WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

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“We are very excited that Eleven Sports MARK O’BRIEN

will be the only place where football fans can watch his debut Serie A season with Juventus in the UK and Ireland.”

The company have also secured the rights to the Chinese Super League, the Dutch Eredivisie and the Swedish Allsvenskan.

Eleven Sports 1 and Eleven Sports 2 will launch via an online streaming platform and iOS and Android mobile and tablet apps next month.

Eleven Sports 1 will exclusively feature football while Eleven Sports 2 will feature premium fights sports (they are rumoured to have secured UFC rights), esports and extreme sports.

No subscription prices have been announced yet, but the company say they are hoping to make their pricing structure as affordable as possible.

Streaming the latest news

New Netflix feature offers a way to have Smart viewing THE ability to download Netflix and take shows on the go has been a lifesaver for those of us trapped on long commutes, heading off on holidays or if we find ourselves without an internet connection.

Now, Netflix has introduced Smart Downloads to make binging the latest series even easier.

When you finish watching the latest downloaded episode of a series, Smart Downloads will delete the last episode, and then automatically download the next one for seamless viewing.

It isn’t a compulsory setting, so users can turn it on and off if they want to, meaning viewers remain in control of their screen time.

Smart Downloads are currently only available for those with Android devices.

REVIEW | WHO IS AMERICA? HITS SOME UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS Streaming shows dominate Emmys

The Ali-G mastermind takes aim at America RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S been a while since Sacha Baron Cohen has graced the silver screen.

His edgy, tongue-incheek take on pop culture and more gained him notoriety back in the day on shows such as Ali-G – but how well does his unique brand of abrasive comedy fit more modern views?

Who Is America?

(Channel 4) sees Cohen return to what he does best – causing controversy.

Described as a ‘political satire mockumentary series’, it involves Cohen disguising himself in a variety of different get-ups; as an Israeli gun-enthusiast, a liberal free-thinker, and a conservative journalist in both episode one and two.

There’s something charismatic about the undercover comedian – he’s able to carry out undercover work with perfect stealth, never once seeming to break his poker face.

He comes out with the most random things whilst in character, many of them very crude and controversial.

One scene sees Cohen

THE Emmys, the biggest awards in television, announced their nominees last week, and saw shows from streaming networks triumph in the nominations ahead of the glittering awards ceremony in LA on September 17.

Netflix and Amazon Prime both had a number of shows nominated in several of the categories for this year’s ceremony, which saw streaming’s biggest year yet in the awards.

Shows such as Amazon’s The Americans, Killing Eve, and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel all received nods, in total receiving 22 nominations.

Out of the 22 nominations, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel bagged the online-retail giant’s streaming service a whopping 16 nominations. Netflix received 112 nominations in this year’s awards, making history as being the first streaming platform to receive the most nominations in the Emmys.

Popular shows such as Stranger Things and The Crown got a number of nominations, with the likes of GLOW, and Queer Eye receiving nods.

Olivia Coleman takes over as an older Queen Elizabeth

Philip Van Cleave, head of the Virginia Citizen’s Defence League, is oblivious to the fact he’s been set up by Sacha Baron Cohen (right) as he shoots ‘guns for toddlers’

(in the guise of a former Israeli soldier) meet with some members of the National Rifle Association (NRA), trying to encourage them to buy into his new scheme – guns disguised as teddy bears, bunnies and unicorns to train toddlers in pre-school to tackle school shootings with guns of their own.

“My son was involved in the first scheme, may he rest in peace,” a disguised Cohen says to Philip Van Cleave, head of the Virginia

Citizen’s Defence League, and who doesn’t even bat an eye at the revelation.

While it seems ridiculous to you and I that anyone in their right mind would want to train children who can’t even read or write to use a gun, Who Is America? shows us that not everyone believes that.

Several of America’s Republicans and NRA representatives endorse the scheme on camera, and while the segment is likely to garner a horri-

fied laugh or two from the audience, it paints a scary reality.

Episode two is just as controversial, as a young reality star encourages viewers to “donate to support child soldiers” in Sierra Leone.

Cohen engages with actual politicians and real-life representatives of politics and culture in the show, duping them into expressing their true feelings in front of a camera, meaning that ‘The Puppy

Pistol’ could be a not-so-far away reality.

Whether this is Cohen’s intention or not is yet to be seen.

Does he want us to realise that the comedic scenarios he’s painting could manifest in the future, and that there’s a serious undertone to the one-liners he manages to slide in?

Considering Who Is America? has only just started, these questions have certainly piqued my interest to keep watching ...

Royalists rejoice – The Crown unveils its new Series 3 cast FOLLOWING the news that there would be an allnew cast for Season 3 of The Crown, the exclusive first peek at the new line-up has been unveiled by Netflix.

It’s the same characters – but with a new cast, as it takes place after significant time has passed, with the cast being replaced every two seasons as new decades of Queen Elizabeth’s life are explored.

The first shake-up of the main cast sees Claire Foy replaced by Olivia Coleman in the role of Queen Elizabeth, while Helena Bonham Carter takes over the role of HRH Princess Margaret. Ben Daniels will also join the cast as Antony Armstrong-Jones, also known as Lord Snowdon.

Season 3 of The Crown is expected to premiere on Netflix in early 2019.

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latitude&longitude Catch Clondalkin’s finest in London’s West End IF you can’t get enough of actor Aidan Turner – better known to some as Captain Ross Poldark – then the good news is he’s starring in The Lieutenant of Inishmore in the West End. Clondalkin’s finest acting export can be seen on stage at the Noel Coward theatre until September 8 in the lead role of mad Padraic in the black comedy which offers an acute observation of violence in contemporary culture.

Entertainment experts Keith Prowse are offering packages including top price ticket, two-nights’ hotel accommodation in a fourstar hotel, with breakfast from just €393 per person. More information and bookings at 01 878 3500 or www.keithprowseattractions.com.

Amazing last-minute offers on the ‘Love Island’

LOVE Island has become the reality TV must-watch of the summer (or so we’re told) and the shenanigans in the Majorca villa have everyone hankering after some sun.

TUI flies to the Balearic island from May through October when temperatures still reach a balmy 23 degrees Celsius.

If you still have a window in your calendar then check out these amazing last-minute offers: Seven nights at THB Gran Playa, Ca’n Picafort, four-star bed and breakfast from €579 per person (flights ex Dublin travelling August 18).

Seven nights half-board at the four-star Hotel Delfim Azul, Alcudia from €649 per person (flights Ex West Ireland Airport, travelling August 10).

Seven nights half board at the four-star Hotel Protur Alicia, Cala Bona, from €679 per person (flights ex Dublin travelling August 15).

To book visit https://www.tuiholidays.ie. Call 1850 45 35 45 or visit a TUI travel agent.

Top spots include Benagil Cave (main), Castle of Silves (top) and Sagres beach

PORTUGAL | STUNNING COASTLINE, FRESH FISH AND SEAFOOD

Keep that tan going with a September sun break SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor

Santa Ponsa Beach in Mallorca

Norwegian airlines boosts it Boston service NORWEGIAN Airlines is to increase capacity on its Dublin to Boston service by 40 per cent.

From next summer the airline will offer a year-round daily transatlantic service between Dublin and Providence Boston – up from five flights per week.

Norwegian’s chief commercial officer Thomas Ramdahl said the increase was to meet demand “and continue expanding our presence in Ireland”.

The airline’s expansion continues in 2019 with the launch of flights to Ontario, Canada next March, bringing the number of transatlantic departures per week from Dublin to 28.

WE’VE been blessed with some sizzling summer weather – so why not keep that tan going with a September sun break?

Adult-only getaways come into their own in early autumn when the little darlings go back to school, and resorts in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands are top of the hit list.

It’s the

Arcos de Marinha

perfect balance of high (but not too high) temperatures to keep you basking by the pool, resorts which are no longer bursting at the seams, and cheaper prices.

Whether you fancy the stunning coastline of the Algarve, sipping cocktails poolside in Costa del Sol or dancing the night away in Ibiza, there are bargains to be had.

Central and southern Portugal are hard to beat when it comes to fabulous weather and the Algarve with its cooling Atlantic breeze is now a mecca for sun worshippers.

Its amazing coastline is also a plus with cliffsides giving way to little romantic alcoves at every turn. Top spots include Benagil Cave and

the Arcos de Marinha which are best visited by boat or kayak.

Fresh fish and seafood are also a draw and it’s common to catch the scent of salt and fresh fish in the air. In some locations, restaurants serve catches that were plucked from the ocean earlier that same day.

There’s also plenty of choice when it comes to golf courses and the area is famed for its nightlife.

Best for after dark entertainment are Albufeira, Vilamoura and Portimao.

If sightseeing is your thing the Algarve is dotted with castle ruins, museums and stunning cathedrals.

The castle in the charming historical town of Silves and the Se Cathedral in Fara are two stand outs.

Then there are the beaches. You’re never far away from a glorious

stretch of sand whether it’s the quieter strands near Aljezur or Tavira, or the busier surfer spots further south such as Sagres.

Last but not least is the value for money.

Your euro stretches further in Portugal than most other European destinations.

Eat out for a tenner – and wash it down with a nice bottle of plonk for less than a fiver or a traditional medronho liquer.

GoHop has great deals for some September sun * Spend seven nights in the 4* Quinta Pedra dos Bicos on a self-catering basis from only €257 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, two people sharing, travel September 23). * Spend four nights in the 4* KN Matas Blancas, adult only, from only €257 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, based on two sharing, travel September 4). * Spend seven nights in the 4* Puerto de la Cruz (room only basis) from just €266 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, based on two

sharing, travel August 30). * Spend four nights in the 4* Roc Costa Park on a half-board basis from only €270 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, travel September 3). * Spend four nights in the 4* Areca Hotel on a room only basis from only €270 per person. (Flights ex Cork, based on two sharing, travel September 2).

For more information or to book visit www.

GoHop.ie or call the experts on 01-2412389.

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TRAVEL & FOOD RETAIL | COFFEE CHAIN ADOPTS SPECIALIST SKILLS

Java Republic’s bean busy training baristas RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of Ireland’s bestknown coffee roasters has become the first Irish company to be awarded the Premier Training Campus certification.

Java Republic, which is also billed as one of Ireland’s top tea partners, were awarded the accreditation by the Specialty Coffee Association.

T h e a c c re d i t a t i o n means that Java Republic ’s barista training school complies with standards for education excellence, and also recognises the unique setting of Java Republic for coffee education.

Founded by David McKernan in 1999, Java Republic are an indeBlooming Roses

Specialist trainer Vini Arruda

pendent, Irish-owned company who have been offering barista training since opening their doors almost 20 years ago.

Java Republic are also home to Vini Arruda, the first accredited Speciality Coffee Association trainer Gigolo

in Ireland.

Commenting on the certification, the managing director of Java Republic, Grace O’Shaughnessy, said: “At Java Republic we are always willing to go further, dig deeper and aim higher.

Gin Basil Smash

“With education at the heart of everything we do, the SCA Premier Training Campus certification is an important team achievement which acknowledges our dedication to providing worldclass coffee with a conscience in every cup.”

More than 1,200 venues across the country use Java Republic’s ethicallysourced coffee beans, with the company ensuring training is given to those using their coffee so their beans are prepared for the best ‘cuppa joe’.

Foundation courses in barista training take place on July 31 and September 11, with prices starting at €180. More information is available from JavaRepublic.com.

Googley Eyed Cherry

KEEP THE SUMMER VIBE FLOWING WITH THIS NEW CLUB ZERO LEMON ANOTHER drink has been added to the Club Zero family, making it the perfect addition in time for summer.

Britvic Ireland have announced that Club Zero Lemon has hit shelves, giving a distinctively fruity flavour with zero sugar; an ideal summertime drink.

Club Zero Lemon joins a list of other Zero drinks, including Club Zero Orange, Club Zero Rock Shandy, Club Zero Raspberry, with the limited edition Club Zero Super Split also making a return this Summer.

Niamh McArdle, marketing manager of Club Orange at Britvic Ireland, said: “We’re excited to bring the delicious Club Zero Lemon to Irish consumers.

“Research has shown that consumers love Club Lemon and are now looking for those unmistakeable zingy flavours with zero sugar.

“That’s why we know Club Zero Lemon is the perfect addition to our zero-sugar portfolio. This has been an exciting 2018 for Club Zero so far, with Club Zero Super Split returning for a limited run this summer also.”

Club Zero Lemon is available in stores nationwide in 500ml, with a RRP of €1.29, and 2-litre bottles priced €2.39.

THIS week, we’ve cooked up a great recipe for Summer Fruit Cobbler, courtesy of head chef Edd Raethorne at Sandyford House.

Edd has won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career, and has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and appeared many times on television.  EDD RAETHORNE

A COBBLER is similar to a crumble, but with a light scone-like topping. It’s the ideal dessert for using seasonal fruit and is a customer favourite at the Sandyford House restaurant. This delicious dish serves four.

Worth Exchequer-ing out RACHEL D’ARCY

THE Exchequer D2 have just launched four must-try summer cocktails in celebration of Ireland’s warm weather.

Created with the recent scorching hot weather in mind, the awardwinning team at The Exchequer D2 have created something for everyone – two gin-based cocktails, a whiskey-based affair, and a light and bubbly prosecco concoction.

Blooming Roses is a refreshing mixture of Blooms gin, fresh lemon, topped with artisan rose lemonade.

Gigolo is a must for whiskey lovers. With a base of Prizefight whiskey topped with barley wine syrup and amaretto, this cocktail packs a powerful punch for the taste buds.

Gin Basil Smash makes for a flavourful summer drink that will certainly appeal to gin connoisseurs. A mixture of Hendricks gin and sugar

syrup, topped with fresh basil and served over ice, this refreshing gin blend is ideally enjoyed al fresco.

Googley Eyed Cherry is a delightfully light prosecco based cocktail full of flavour. The prosecco base is mixed with Peruvian Pisco, egg whites, lemon and maraschino, melding distinct flavours.

This delicate cocktail is the ideal after-dinner drink.

The cocktail selection is available seven days a week.

Ingredients • 2 large cooking apples 100g gooseberries (You can use frozen) 100g rhubarb 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 150g castor sugar Quarter teaspoon cinnamon For the topping • 170g flour 60g butter 60g sugar Quarter teaspoon baking powder 2-3 tablespoons of milk Preparation: • Mix flour and butter to a

Yum, yum ... Summer Fruit Cobbler

breadcrumb consistency Add sugar and baking powder and mix through Slowly add milk and knead to a soft dough Cover and leave to rest Peel and roughly chop the apples Cook all the fruit, sugar & spice until soft Layer the fruit compote mix into a deep pie dish Roll out dough into half-inch thick and cut into cookies

Layer cookie dough over fruit and bake at 180C for 20/25 mins Serve with freshly whipped cream, warm custard or vanilla ice cream Sandyford House Bar and Restaurant is located in the heart of Sandyford Village, Dublin 18. See sandyfordhouse.ie; or facebook.com/sandyfordhousedub, call 01 882 4350.

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HOME | KEEPING IT ON THE SUNNY SIDE

And it was all

Yellow…

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WE HAVE been spoiled so far this summer with an unprecedented heatwave and continuous sunny, summer skies. We knew it wasn’t going to last forever, so why not fill your home with bright and cheery yellow accents. Even on the grayest of days this pop of colour will guard any interior from the gloom...

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ODE TO YELLOW Keep your home nice and bright with the happiest of all colours. Yellow is the most noticable to the human eye and is known to be the colour of enthusiasm, energy and hope.

Getting technical in the living room

Sony have announced the arrival of its new HTZF9 soundbar with Dolby Atmos

THE living room is often both the cosy, central entertainment space for families and the stylish showcase of the home for guests. So, integrating a home theatre set can be a challenge when balancing style and cutting-edge home cinema technology.

To announce the arrival of its new HT-ZF9 soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Sony has partnered with interiors stylist Selina Lake to provide useful tips on how to mix technology more seamlessly in to the home.

Selina Lake, Interiors & Lifestyle Stylist and Art Director in London and author of bestselling interior and styling books, including Botanical Style said: “The styling you see in magazines and online can lack technology, in particular the TV and home theatre systems.

Historically technology wasn’t designed with

style in mind, so when styling we’ve preferred to remove it from the room. This has meant that many people don’t know how to style the tech in their rooms – and you often see them positioned awkwardly in corners or perched above fireplaces. With technology now becoming increasingly sleek and attractive, it’s time to address this and help people learn how to incorporate these much-needed items in the room in a way that elevates both it and the entire layout. “ I’ve worked with Sony to create some smart tips that transform your living room into a beautiful yet tech-advanced space. The Sony ZF9 soundbar can be incorporated not only to immerse you into whatever film or box-set you’re watching, but to benefit the style and theme of your room.”

• Introduce houseplants and single cut stems, such as fern leaves, next to your Sony ZF9 soundbar to soften the look, making sure not to obstruct the viewing • Put houseplants and foliage in a mix of containers to fit the eclectic tech-friendly style, such as galvanised metal, glass bottle vases, concrete planters and basket holders • Mix textures throughout to complement and juxtapose the sleek feel of your home cinema hardware. Use rattan and woven straw baskets as plant holders or to store extra throws and organic elements like coasters made from bamboo • For ultimate viewing pleasure you need comfort not just style when it comes to seating.

Cover sofas in soft natural linen and add extra cushions and throws for cosy nights

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

Express Yourself!  Rachel D’Arcy

Beauty Review

fashion industry, Carolyn says she believes elements of psychology and fashion can go hand in hand.

Carolyn says: “My advice, and hopefully empowerment of consumers, comes from an evident space within psychology, the understanding of identity and self.

“Understanding that we have different selves, and different situations, and how our personality changes.

“I would say to consumers to think about the context when they are choosing an item of clothing, whether it relates to a particular concept or it’s an item of clothing they love and will find a scenario to wear that in.”

The TK Maxx #MaxximumStyle campaign encourages people to show off share their style with the TK Maxx Facebook and Twitter, so share what makes you, well, you!

Stylist Cathy O’Connor

TRENDS in fashion change like the weather, and everyone tries to dip their toe into whatever is ‘cool’ at any given moment.

This phenomenon as of late has become known as ‘twinning’ - people trying to replicate looks seen on social media to the detriment of having the exact same look as someone else.

“I would really encourage people to champion their own style” says psychologist Carolyn Wair, author of ‘The Psychology of Fashion’.

While she wouldn’t necessarily negate trends and their influencing power, Carolyn says there’s something in every trend that can inspire the wearer.

“We can find we can feel and look great in something that we would not have expected. This is where stores like TK Maxx are great. Somewhere that carries different styles and designers where you can try to find what works best for you, or what could inspire you.”

Carolyn is currently working with TK Maxx on their #MaxximumStyle campaign, which encourages indi-

viduals to explore what makes them comfortable, and helps them to stand out from the crowd.

Looking at trends as a whole, Carolyn suggests that anyone who is looking to be considered more fashionable, who wants to champion a sense of individuality through their clothing, should choose an aspect of what’s trendy and try to tailor it to their own style.

“Rather than copying the entire look, take something like the shape of sleeves and adjust it to what makes you comfortable.

Something small that will still help you look trendy as well as fashionable,” Carolyn says, .

“I really encoura ge p e o p l e to experiment with clothes. We do have styles that we feel comfortable in, but experimenting can really be an eye opener,” Carolyn said.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT The new generation Ford Edge in ST-Line format comes with an impressive specification level, great road holding powered by a 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine.

AA Ireland has launched a new mobile charging unit

AA Ireland launches first electric vehicle mobile charging unit AA Rescue has launched a new mobile charging unit for electric vehicles, with the organisation highlighting that it expects the number of electric cars on Irish roads to climb quickly in the coming years.

In response to the growth of electric vehicle use in Ireland, the breakdown assistance provider partnered with Australian company Club Logistics Solutions to develop a mobile charging solution capable of addressing concerns of motorists worried about

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Edging Fordwards in the SUV market

Ford’s largest SUV offering is the Edge, which has been upgraded with you load it to the roof. A space saver spare wheel a new ST offering for this year. And while there is more to come for the included.

The Edge has lots of safety features includEdge in terms of power, MICHAEL MORONEY found this to be a solid ing the Ford Sync system included as standard. and strong SUV that would be comfortable in any suburban driveway.

FORD is well known in North America for its dominance of the SUV and pick-up truck market while here in Europe the blue oval brand is playing catch-up with the SUV competition.

That’s changing following the arrival of the new Ford Edge, a larger and more serious SUV than the current mid-size Kuga.

The size and performance put the Edge well ahead of the Kuga so it’s a match for the bigger players. For me, the Edge competes with the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Land Rover Discovery Sport. Relative to these the new Ford Edge is pricey while it has an impressive specification with a lot included that will be add-ons, and expensive ones at that, from the others.

For the ST-Line version of the Edge, Ford’s new 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine gets a power boost in terms of its performance, while with no change in fuel economy. This engine is very smooth and lively so that it accelerates with absolute ease when coupled with the equally smooth Powershift automatic manual gearbox.

The base model in the range is rated at 180bhp, while I drove the more powerful 210bhp version. This power means that the Edge can accelerate fast and is almost a match for the BMW X3.

Push the pedal to the floor and it has the

The Edge has achieved a Euro NCAP 5-Star same solid feel that you expect from quality crash test rating since launch in 2016 to add to mid-range SUV’s and it hugs the roads. There its impressive safety credentials. is great road holding and confident cornering, The Edge comes with Pre-Collision Assist even on smaller roads. with Pedestrian Detection to apply the brakes Adding extra power has not put a dent on to avoid collisions with other vehicles or even the fuel economy figures. pedestrians. And finally it Ford Edge ST-Line The official figures at 17km/ is fitted with Ford Adap2.0TDCi Car litre (5.8l/100km or 49mpg) tive Steering, which claims Engine 2.0 litre will look good on paper, but to automatically adjust the Engine power 210hp on the road it was a far difsteering ratio according to 0 – 100km/hr 9.6 seconds ferent experience. I found speed for more precise steerEconomy 17km/litre that getting to 15km/litre ing.

(5.8l/100km or 49mpg) Fuel Tank Capacity 64 litres (42mpg) was a challenge.

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potentially running out of power in an electric vehicle.

The first of their kind in Europe, the mobile charging units are powered directly by the AA Rescue van as opposed to a separate generator, minimising any emissions produced during usage.

The mobile charging units are designed to quickly provide an electric car which has run out of charge with enough power for the driver to continue to their journey. On average, the AA will be able to provide an electric vehicle with approximately 15% of battery charge in just 20 minutes, allowing the motorist to then proceed to the nearest charging point.

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returned for arguably Irish Athletic’s biggest elite event of the year last Thursday night.

An influx of top-class international names upped the level competition, though the high-end athletes landing in Dublin did, in some events, push the Irish competitors down the field.

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Kenilworth classic for league Finals  DECLAN KING

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IRELAND’S top lawn bowlers have been battling it out since April to qualify for The Bowling League of Ireland Championship Finals 2018.

This year’s event takes place at the Kenilworth Bowling Club in Dublin throughout this week and finishes on Saturday.

The sport is growing at an enormous rate as PRO Shay Carberry, who plays for Clontarf, told the Dublin Gazette during the week.

“Since I came into the sport about 15 years ago, I can see the growth and the number of younger players involved is incredible” said Carberry He added that there are a series of local players to look out for at this marquee event in the sport’s calendar.

“There is an all-Dublin pairing of Dun Laoghaire’s Blair Somers and Mark Brown against neighbours

Blackrock’s Michael Strain and Michael Keegan in the Boyd Cup Senior Pairs. We expect this to be a real quality game.

“In the Under-25s Railway Union Cup, it’s an all CYM affair with the up and coming Colum O’Brien facing Cathal Gillen.

“The Sixsmith Cup Seniors is an all Dublin affair with Crumlin’s Lorcan Byrne, Noel Maher, John Byrne and Ian D’Arcy facing Blackrock’s Michael Strain, Martin Ryan, Alan Geary and Michael Keegan while the Tyler Cup Junior Pairs is an all Cork affair that includes the father and son team of Simon and Alan Wolfe” added Carberry.

The action gets underway up to Friday at 5.45pm each day with a two o’clock start on Saturday for the Final’s Day. Stephen Millane is Competition Secretary and he is looking forward to the event: “There are top quality

Dun Laoghaire’s Blair Somers will be looking to make his mark in the Boyd Cup final alongside Mark Brown in the senior pairs

bowlers left in all competitions. Some cracking matches still to come.

“There will be live score updates on our website www.irishlawnbowls.ie.

“To create an even more exciting atmosphere, we have walk-in music for the competitors on the Friday and Saturday,” added Millane.

The National Championships,

meanwhile, will be held in Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1.

The champions of the four Associations play semi-finals and the winners contest the finals.

The winners qualify to play in the British Isles Bowling Championships the following year.

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

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

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BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THE winning numbers of this week’s lotto 13,6,1,14, next week’s jackpot is €1,500.

Our amazing Summer camps kicked off on Monday, July 9. To book your place and for more details, see http://www.bodengaa.ie/home/summercamp.509.summercamp.html Well done to our U-14s who took part in development squad blitz in Galway.

Well done to our players who represented Dublin on the senior football team amd on the Dublin camogie team. Dublin football team overcame Tyrone in the Super 8s and Dublin camogie team drew against Tipperary.

Well done to our hurlers in the AHL3 who overcame Naomh Mearnog with a scoreline of 3-20 to 2-11.

Ballyboden St Enda’s got the better of St Oliver Plunkett’s/ER in AFL1 3-17 to 0-13.

Picture: John Kirwan

FAUGHS

WELL done to senior hurlers, who had a comprehensive league win over Lucan Sarsfields on Sunday morning. Junior As lost to Bray Emmet’s and Junior Bs lost to Clanna Gael Fontenoy.

U-15As moved a step closer to securing Division One title with two fine victories this week - on Thursday, they took on neighbours St Jude’s and came away convincing winners.

Great performances from Scott McConnell, Niall Fitzgibbon and Liam Mostyn.

Then on Sunday, they welcomed Kilmacud Crokes to Tymon, and despite the absence of the injured talisman James O’Brien, turned in a great performance to grind out a narrow win. Man of the Match here was Matthew Hennelly, with great performances also from Sean O’Brien, Sean Cooney and Sean Kenny. One more win needed to wrap up the

Division One league.

Well done to Catherine Costello and the Dublin senior camogie team, who fought hard to secure a draw at the weekend.

Commiserations to Amber, Rachel, Ava and the Dublin U-16A team, who went down narrowly to Cork. Month’s mind mass for the late Robbie Cooke will be celebrated on Saturday, July 28 at 6pm in the Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse at 6pm.

Tickets for the Night at Leopardstown Races on August 16 are going fast.

To avoid disappointment, please book immediately from Eoin Reynolds or any team mentor.

Congratulations to Sean and Phylis Lambe on the birth of their first grandchild - a beautiful baby girl Kate born to Deirdre and Ciaran.

Next Irish music night in the Members’ Bar on Thursday, August 2. All welcome.

ATHLETICS: HOMECOMING OF SORTS FOR TOP IRISH TALENT

Morton magic sees Santry shine bright One of the highlights of the Irish athletics year, the Morton Games welcomed a high quality field with visiting international talent getting the edge over many of the local competitors  JAMES HENDICOTT

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THE MORTON GAMES returned for arguably Irish Athletic’s biggest elite event of the year last Thursday night.

An influx of top-class international names upped the level competition, though the highend athletes landing in Dublin did, in some events, push the Irish competitors down the field.

This particular edition of the games, hosted as always at the Morton Stadium in Santry, incorporated a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Australian Herb Elliott’s world mile record, set in the same stadium in 1958. Elliott’s time in August of that year was 3:54.5.

It was the tourists who dominated the popular Morton Mile this time around, too, with American Sam Prakel coming home just a touch slower than Elliott all those years ago, heading the field in 3.55.80.

A full eleven runners got home in under the iconic four minute-mark, showing the quality of the field. John Travers was the best of the Irish in sixth place, still only a second and a half short of the title at 3.57.34.

The Donore Harriers man might expect a local challenge from Raheny’s Brian Fay in the fairly short term: 19-year-old Fay just missed out on what would have been the youngest ever sub four minute mile run outdoors by an Irish athlete as

he showed his strength.

Perhaps the stand-out home performance of the games for a home athlete, however, came from Clonliffe Harriers Stephen Rice, whose challenge in the javelin saw him rise to second on the Irish all-time list with a throw of 75.89, behind only Terry McHugh.

The throw is also a national Under-23 record, but wasn’t quite enough to push him higher than second on the day in an impressive field.

Blackrock AC’s middle-distance runner Sarah Healy was another star draw. Healy is currently the fastest 1,500 metre athlete in her age group but had her work cut out for her against a far older and more experienced field.

The crowds flocked to Morton Stadium for a super evening’s athletics this week.

The 17-year-old did put on a little pressure at the front early on in the 1,500 metres, but eventually drifted back to 11th place in 4:17.36, a strong time for her age nonetheless.

There’s a build up of topquality Irish female athletes at just below Healy’s distance, too. Siofra Cleirigh-Buttner returned from competition for Villanova College – where she’s been the American university’s stand out athlete this year – to run 2.02.63 over the 800 metres.

The DSDAC middle distance star came up against the equally impressive Ciara Mageean, who ran half a second faster at 2.02.13, the second fastest time she’s ever run over the distance. Neither runner did quite enough to get the better of visiting American Hannah Green.

There was some less happy news for Mark English who pulled up before he was able to complete his 800 metres, making it onto the closing straight before he suffered a calf injury.

The 2014 European bronze medalist looks likely to be ruled out of the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, for which the Morton Games were supposed to be a warm up. Cork athlete Phil Healy fell just short in the 400 metres as she lost out to Maggie Barrie of Sierra Leone over the final stretch in the single-lap contest.

All in, it was mostly an evening of near misses for the local competitors, yet some of the times and near-misses offer plenty of encouragement, while the Games themselves continue to draw great crowds as interest in local athletics steps up.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: BUCKLEY SETS SIGHTS ON TOP HALF

LOI SHORTS Rovers denied by post

Conan Byrne played a key role in St Pat’s comeback against Limerick. Picture: Martin Doherty

St Pat’s finally put end to LOI wait for victory LOI PREMIER DIVISION St Patrick’s Athletic Limerick  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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LIAM Buckley has set his sights on a top-half finish after his St Patrick’s Athletic side ended a sevengame losing streak with a 2-1 win over Limerick on Friday night.

The Saints had sunk from fourth place to seventh as they went two months without a league point, which has all but ended their ambitions of European football for the first time in three years.

With the revelation the club’s ambitious plan to build a 12,000-seater stand as part of the regeneration the old St Michael’s Estate had

been rejected, it’s been a demoralising few weeks.

And it looked like the Saints were set for yet another setback when Billy Dennehy put Limerick in front against the club he left in the winter from the penalty spot after 17 minutes.

The Inchicore side rallied, however, with late goals from super-sub Conan Byrne giving them a win and some muchneeded positivity around the beleaguered club.

“We played far better in the second half, like we’ve done in a lot of games in previous weeks,” Buckley told the Dublin Gazette.

“We had a little bit of luck at the end but overall I thought we deserved our win.

“They weren’t bad in the first half but we had juggled a couple of bits and pieces around and it certainly didn’t work from my point of view.

“The balance of the team [was wrong]. We couldn’t get close to them and we weren’t effective when we had the ball.

We changed a few things around and we played quite well.”

Freedom Barry Maguire had the freedom of Richmond Park early on against Conor Clifford, who left the Munster club earlier this month due to their financial troubles.

Maguire f lashed a free kick wide early on before driving at Brendan Clarke from the edge of

the box as he finished a move he started by robbing Clifford in midfield.

It was Maguire who won the penalty that led to the opener when he was clattered by Killian Brennan in the box as he got on the end of Darren Murphy’s pre-rehearsed corner.

Buckley brought on Conan Byrne and Jamie Lennon at the back and a much more balanced Saints side took the game to the Blues, who were down to the bare bones in terms of personnel.

Dean Clarke should have opened the scoring following a mistake from Killian Brouder but was denied by a great Tommy Holland save, and Holland would deny Thomas Byrne later on.

T h e d a m eve n t u ally burst when Murphy tripped Conan Byrne in the area and the winger levelled from the spot, and he completed the turnaround with a wellplaced header three minutes later.

Buckley has his eye on Friday’s opponents Derry City, who are five points ahead of the Saints in fifth.

“I have no doubt it’ll be a difficult game. They’re a few points ahead of us. If they beat us, they could be out of distance for us, but if we can beat them we’re back in the mix.

“Winning can give you a bit of a bounce, so hopefully we can go into next week with a bit of positivity.”

SHAMROCK Rovers came within the width of a post of becoming the first League of Ireland side to progress in Europe after losing the first leg at home.

Rovers travelled to Stockholm with a 1-0 deficit following the first day’s play in Tallaght, Daniel Sundgren’s goal having given the Swedish cup winners a vital lead.

The Hoops went ahead in the tie and level in the tie after just 19 minutes at the Friends Arena, however, as Dan Carr got free to volley home from a corner.

Rovers had a glorious chance to make it 2-0 on the night – and leave the Swedes in need of two – when Joel Coustrain intercepted an errant backpass.

The Limerick man, playing infield rather than his regular wing position in a 3-5-2, had just Oscar Linner to beat but shot straight at the AIK goalkeeper.

The home side grew stronger in the second half but the best chance fell to Rovers as Sean Kavanagh picked out Aaron Greene on the edge of the six-yard box.

The striker – on his second substitute appearance since re-signing from Bray Wanderers – headed goalwards but, with the keeper beaten, hit the outside of the woodwork.

The miss would cost the Hoops as substitute Nicolas Stefanelli broke through on goal in the fourth minute of extra time and slid the ball home, and AIK just about held on.

“We did more than enough over the two legs to go through,” said manager Stephen Bradley.

“We’re frustrated but there’s a lot of positives to take.”

WNL CALL FOR NEW TEAMS THE FAI have invited expressions of interest for new clubs to enter the Women’s National League in 2019.

The association launched the first-ever Under-17s National League for women earlier this month, which includes seven of the eight clubs competing at senior level and four under-17s only.

Of the six Dublin clubs in the men’s League of Ireland, just two have equivalent women’s clubs, Shelbourne and UCD, while Peamount United are twice winners of the league.

Any club signing up would have to sign up to the FAI’s participation agreement and its associated licensing conditions.

“Any club or entity will have to meet the high standards of the participation agreement as it is important to try and improve every aspect of the league, on and off the field,” said FAI director of competitions Fran Gavin.

“Relevant stadiums, coaching-quality and a player pathway are extremely important features for a Women’s National League club.”

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS SENIOR footballers had a disappointing loss away to St Maurs last Wednesday night, however they remain in contention for a league semi-final spot.

They are at home vs Thomas Davies next Saturday, July 28.

Disappointment also for our senior hurlers losing to Faughs away. A good mid-week win last week for our minor hurlers vs Thomas Davis. And a good result for the junior B ladies footballers who opened their championship with a win vs NGÓ during the week. The 15B footballers had a hard fought one point win on Tuesday night last vs Naomh Fionnbarra, which put them top of the league.

Lots of Lucan players on Dublin camogie duty last weekend. Some good results, well done to all players and management: Seniors ( Ali Twomey, Mairi Moynihan, Emma Flanagan and Orla Beagan) drew with Tipperary and have qualified for the Quarter Final; Premiers (Emma O’Flynn and Emer Keenan) beat Roscommon and made it two from two; 16A (Ellen Dunphy, Aoife Coffey, Ali Dunne and Phoebe Shannon) unfortunately lost to Cork; 16B (Laura Sharkey and Caitlin Maguire) drew with Cork There was no winner of the €20,000 lotto on July 19; the numbers were 6, 20, 26 and 27. Next draw will be managed by Seamus Clandillon and is sponsored by Coláiste Laichtín, Inis Oírr. Play Online Or Tickets can be purchased at the club, in Carey’s Newsagents, in Vesey Arms or Kenny’s Bar. Golf Society - Castleknock Outing results Winner: Joe Donnelly (17) 45pts, 2nd Overall: Eddie Shanagher (27) 39pts, Winner Category 1: Mick Roche (15) 30pts BB9, Winner Category 2: Pat McGrath (20) 34pts, Winner Category 3: Gabriel Larkin (24) 33pts, Visitors Prize: Gerry O’Leary (24) 27pts. Congratulations to all the winners. Next outing is Saturday, August 18 in St Margaret’s Golf & Country Club.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN OUR senior hurlers were beaten by St Sylvesters in the league. Our minor footballers defeated St Pat’s of Palmerstown. Midweek there were wins for our adult footballers, with our seniors defeating St Anne’s, Junior A’s St Brigid’s, Junior C’s Ballinteer St John.

Our Junior B’s lost to St Vincent’s.

Following last year’s success, our All-Ireland football final fundraiser is returning to Croke Park on the afternoon of Friday August 31, the weekend of the final.This year’s event will include a full three course meal followed by an All-Ireland final preview involving special guests and other surprises.

Individual spots cost €100 and tables are priced at €1,000. To reserve, contact Alan 087 9299488, Niall 087 6290870, Rory 087 7704297 or Matthew 087

6836737.

Congratulations to Ann McWeeney, the winner of our €1,000 bingo jackpot.

Bingo continues in the club every Tuesday, with first call being 8.30pm. This week jackpot is €1,000 if checked within 45 numbers.

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

If interested in playing or sponsoring contact Conán at 086 1089857 or John at 087 2639981.

Round Tower Lotto (July 16). Jackpot €4,300.

Numbers drawn: 5,10,26,29 bonus ball 13. No overall winner. One bonus ball winner: Helen Cullen. 3 x €100 winners: Carol Cryan, Anne Sherwin, Emmet Rogers. Thanks to all who support the lotto.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY: LUCAN MAN JOHN MCCARTHY LOOKING

Wheels in Green rolling on to world stage WHEELCHAIR RUGBY  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND’S ‘Wheels In Green’ are set to travel to their first ever Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in Sydney, Australia in the coming week, where they’ll attempt to overcome the odds and match their better-funded and more experienced opponents.

Ireland go into the tournament ranked ninth of 12, having won a qualifying contest in Switzerland that saw them claim one of the final four places available in the competition earlier this year.

Dubliner John McCarthy has been involved in the sport since it first started in Ireland back in 1997, and has seen it grow locally from a sport in which the players competed in their normal wheelchairs to its current status at world level.

As well as their qualification success, Ireland currently has a four-team

local league, and Team Ireland compete in the British league to develop their topclass experience.

For McCarthy, then, the event is a bit of a dream come true, as he’s seen the team progress from infancy and regular defeats, to getting the better of some of Europe’s more established outfits.

“We’ve qualified for the Europeans a few times,” McCarthy, who plays in a blocking role for the team, told the Dublin Gazette ahead of the Championship.

“It’s a bit of everything that’s got us here this time.

The numbers are going up.

There’s a core team now at international level. For some of the players it’s big, but maybe not as big as it is for me, having seen it grow over two decades.”

The team have had some help getting to the tournament, in funding from the national lottery through their Good Causes funding, which has paid for both chairs and a little travel. “It’s expensive, and

finances are always the biggest problem,” McCarthy said.

“It’s about €50,000 for us all to travel out and stay for the tournament, and it comes together through little bits of individual fundraising. The system gives everyone a chance, as the team can carry a certain number of points, which are allocated to players with a score of 0.5 to 3.5, according to their capabilities. That means everyone can take part.

“We’re probably not going out to win. I think we’d probably be pretty happy to come back with the same ranking, ninth.

Some of the teams, like GB, Canada and Australia, get really substantial funding and are almost full time professional athletes.

“We all have jobs. We’re playing two of the best teams in the world in our group, Australia and Japan.

There are other teams that we like to think we could beat on our day, though.

We’re hoping to get some wins.”

The Wheelchair Rugby World Championship gets underway on Sunday, August 5 for the ‘Wheels in Green’. They play Australia, Japan, Sweden, New Zealand and Denmark in Pool A, with all games streamed via the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship Facebook page. Sponsorship of the team is still available, and individuals can donate via the iwasport.com website.

Flynn the king of Grange Castle

David Flynn crosses the line to win the SSE Airtricity Race Series 10k

CLONLIFFE Harriers’ David Flynn was the big winner in the men’s race at Grange Castle last weekend as he comfortably won the South Dublin 10km in front of a field of approximately 3,000.

Flynn led home the field in a lightning time of 32 minutes and two seconds.

The Dubliner beat second place finisher Itato Giancaterina by a full 90 seconds to take the SSE Airtricity Sponsored, Dublin Marathon affiliated race.

It comes off the back of a period of training in

St Moritz over the past few weeks. Flynn intends to take full advantage of his altitude-won fitness by competing in a number of events in the coming weeks.

“I took it out at pace just to see what I was feeling and only one guy went with me,” Flynn told FM104 after his win. “I just came down from altitude in St Moritz the day before so the hills probably felt a little bit easier for me than the others.

Cork woman Lizzie Lee was the leader of the pack in the women’s race with a great time of 33 minutes and 24 seconds.

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TO OVERCOME ODDS Lucan man John McCarthy, left with National Lottery CEO Dermot Griffin and team mate Ciara Staunton.

Picture: Justin Farrelly/Mac Innes Photography

GOLF: HERMITAGE WOMAN USES EURO EXPERIENCE TO THE MAX

Lanigan etcher her name in Close history IRISH GIRLS CLOSE COMPETITION sport@dublingazette.com

BRUEN BRILLIANCE Hermitage win big title ahead of Portmarnock JOHN Ferriter (Chairman Leinster Golf) presents the AIG Jimmy Bruen Leinster Pennant to Denis McGillicuddy (Hermitage Club Captain) during the final of the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield 2018 Leinster Final last Saturday.

The team featured, in the front Row, Peter Grey, John Ferriter (Chairman Leinster Golf), Denis McGillicuddy (Hermitage Club Captain), Paul Pardy (Hermitage Team Captain) and Brendan McKenna (Sponsor: AIG) while in the back row are Fergus O’Herlihy, Evan Lester, Shaun Blackburn, Hugh Chambers, Sean Windsor, Dylan O’Keeffe, Niall Callanan, Sean Pardy and Fred McGrath.

HERMITAGE Golf Club’s Kate Lanigan etched her name into history as she became the Irish Girls’ Close Champion at Clandeboye.

She battled her way through the competition to land the top tier title following an exceptional run of form through the competition.

The semi-final matchups saw Valerie Clancy (Killarney) take on Aine Donegan (Woodstock) and Lanigan go up against 13-year-old Emma Fleming (Elm Park). An understandably nervous start meant Donegan would go three down through 6 holes to Clancy.

Donegan was not about to let her opportunity slip however, and fighting back, she levelled the match through 17 holes only for Clancy to birdie the final hole to secure a place in her first final.

Lanigan had cruised through her opponents thus far in the competition and next to step up to the test was Fleming, who had herself won all of her matches convincingly in the competition.

With determination, Lanigan went ahead early and built a lead which Fleming would not recover from. On the 13th hole, Lanigan went five up with five holes to play, and when Fleming won the par three 14th to keep the match alive, it ended a streak of 49 holes without a loss for Lanigan – an impressive feat in itself.

An impressive display of golf in the final saw Lanigan continue her run of remarkable wins and with a par on the 13th hole, she closed out the match 6&5.

“I was so comfortable this week; in Sweden at last week’s Europeans, I gained so much experience and I just felt great coming into this event even though I was a bit tired given all of the golf I’ve played lately.”

Beaming beside her after the win, Dad Brian pointed out that of 90 possible holes,

Kate Lanigan with her father Brian at Clandeboye Golf Club with the Irish Close trophy.

Picture: Pat Cashman

Lanigan had only played 63 and was under par for all her matches.

“Valerie has so much experience and had taken me under her wing a small bit last week as it was my first time playing for Ireland at the level. I just focused on hitting fairways and greens and if the putts dropped, that was great. So I am very happy with how I played!”

Killarney, meanwhile, saw not one but two members in a final as Corrina Griffin got the better of Roscommon’s Chloe O’Connor in the Pat Fletcher Trophy semi-final.

Griffin would meet fellow Munster Girls’ teammate Niamh O’Dwyer (Lahinch) in the final who had beaten Emma Thorne (Elm Park) 3&2.

Countdown on for Open’s Irish return GOLF

 sport@dublingazette.com

IN LESS than 365 days, the eyes of the world will fall on Royal Portrush as it takes the number one position on the global golfing calendar with the arrival of The 148th Open.

Marking a historic return to Ireland after 68 years, The Open will have events across the week from July 14 to

21 and is set to attract 190,000 eager spectators.

Over 20% of the entire ticket allocation for The 148th Open was snapped up within 48 hours of going on sale by fans eager to secure their place for the historic occasion. The Open will move to an all-ticket model for the first time in 2019 and it is expected to be the first ever Open Championship to

sell out.

Fans keen to secure the ir tickets for the event well in advance can purchase them first through free membership of The One Club.

Ava i l a b l e v i a T h e Open’s official website - T h e O p e n .co m / Po rtrushTickets - this is a way for golf aficionados to get even closer to the action with priority access and exclusive upgrade offers.

Local golfers Olivia Mehaffey and Paul Grant launch the countdown for 2019’s Open. Picture: PressEye

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WELL done to our senior footballers on a great win over Raheny during the week. It was a hard fought battle and the result was richly deserved.

A great win too for our senior hurlers over Fingallians on Sunday morning, and earlier in the week for the minor hurlers against Kilmacud Crokes. The minors are now joint top of their league.

The senior hurlers play away this week. Details of all fixtures on our website at www.stpatricksgaa.ie and Facebook page.

Well done to the U11 players who took part in the Camaint on Tuesday evening, and gave a great display of competitive hurling in all their matches.

A special mention for Hazel McKenna who was mascot for the Dublin senior camogie team on Sunday.

Congratulations to all involved with the Gaelic4mothers who played four action packed games in Trim on Saturday. Well done ladies.

A huge thanks to Maree O’Toole and all the coaches for their work over the last two weeks at the summer camps. Both camps were a big success. Well done all.

A reminder once again that our Lotto is now online. If you play online, like and share on your social media before July 31, you can be in with a

ST MARY’S ADULT league results saw Seniors beat Skerries Harps but Juniors lose to Naomh Olaf.

Minors played out a draw to Templeogue/ Synge Street.

The club would like to wish a speedy recovery to Carl Finn from his injury.

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

The Monthly Whist takes place next Thursday in club lounge at 8.30pm. All new players are welcome.

The Annual Paula Redmond Fun Day has

been re-scheduled for Saturday, August 4.

Details are available on posters and flyers located around Saggart and Rathcoole and our Facebook page.

Lotto numbers were 4-18-20-23. There was no winner so next week’s Jackpot remains capped at €8,000 with a €4,300 Roll-over.

There were four Match 3 winners of €50 each, Leigh Hunt, Paul Jameson, Ann Mahon and Ellen O’Hara. Next week’s Match 3 will be worth €100 win/share. You can now follow the LocalLotto link on our Facebook page by using the Blue “Shop Now” button and website to play Lotto online.

ST MARK’S

MEMBERSHIP is overdue, please pay ASAP. Well done to all involved with the Zara Breen tournament on Saturday, great day was had by all. Hard luck to our ladies, narrowly beaten in the final.

AFL3 and AFL10 play St Peregrines in Blakestown on Saturday at 6.30pm and Lucan Sarsfield on Sunday at 3pm respectively.

All Juvenile section training has returned to date, contact the relevant mentors for info. Music every Saturday in the club. Music this Sat by Bob and Tony. Live sport every weekend. Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45, open to everyone. Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm and 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge. Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning at 9:30am.

Please continue to support the club lotto. Tickets €2 each or three for €5, Jackpot €7,300 - not won. Numbers: 5, 13, 14, 21. €50 Winners 1. Brian & Deborah c/o F. Doyle 2. Mick Duggan 3. Anita Glynn 4. Greg Fitzpatrick 5.

John Hume 6. Sylvia Hume.

THOMAS DAVIS CONGRATULATIONS to the Junior B team who finished 2nd in the league and progressed to the play-offs.

Well done to the senior hurlers who had a good win in the league against Clontarf.

The minor footballers lost out to Whitehall.

Congratulations to the U-12s and a selection of U11s and U13s who played at half time of the Dublin senior ladies camogie match vs Tipperary at Parnell Park and thank you to the Dublin panel for spending time with the girls after a hard fought draw.

Congratulations to Éireann Waddick who was involved with the Dublin U-14 Develop-

ment Squad that travelled to Wexford to take part in a Blitz competition. Great result for Shane Plowman and The Dublin Premier Juniors on winning their match against Roscommon. Shane and his team are now through to the All Ireland semi finals.

Best of luck to Georgia Plowman and The Dublin Minor team who are playing against Westmeath in the Leinster Final.

Hard luck to the senior ladies football team who lost to Clanna Gael in the cup.

Well done to the U15s who won the cup at the weekend. Well done to Tara O’Doherty on winning player of the match for the final.

LADIES FOOTBALL: DUBLIN ELIMINATE ULSTER SIDE

Carey and McGrath play key roles in big win over Cavan SFC GROUP 4 Dublin 5-17 Cavan 2-13  sport@dublingazette.com

THOMAS Davis’ Siobhan McGrath and Olwen Carey played central roles for the Dublin ladies footballers who produced a 13-point win over Cavan in their opening Group 4 All-Ireland qualifiers group in Dunleer.

The result eliminates t h e U l s te r s i d e a n d means Dublin’s date with Mayo will be to see who tops the three-team group.

A brace of first half goals each from St Brigid’s Noelle Healy and cornerback Laura McGinley sent Dublin on their way.

Despite the final score, the reigning All-Ireland champions didn’t have it all their own way in the early exchanges as they found Cavan with their sweeper system quite tricky opponents.

In the early exchanges, there was a point in it before Healy then played a quick one two with

Noelle Healy on the attack.

Picture: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Aherne inside to find the net again.

Having pressed up on the Cavan sweeper, McGinley turned the screw for the Leinster ladies as she found the net twice in a devastating spell before half time, although she didn’t appear for the second period due to injury.

Aisling Maguire did keep Cavan in touch with frees but Sinead Aherne had the final say on the half leaving it 4-8

STAR SURPRISE Sutcliffe gives top class tips at Cul Camps ST JUDE’S and Dublin hurler Danny Sutcliffe surprised youngsters, including Katie Brady, age 6, left, and Ruth Howard, age 6, taking part in one of the county’s most popular Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp.

He joined in what was an action-packed morning of activity and fun, teaching the children GAA skills, sharing great insider tip.

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to 1-7 at the break.

Ni co l e Owe n s a n d Aherne added to their tallies upon the resumption as Cavan centre forward Maguire nibbled into Dublin’s unassailable lead.

Wing forward Catherine Dolan finished a swe e p i n g c o u n te r attacking move to leave six in it but it was a brief reprieve as Healy switched out the field with Niamh McEvoy who went inside and the

move allowed both star forwards to find their groove.

He a l y fo u n d m o re space to fire over four second-half scores and then turn provider to set up McEvoy for her goal.

The champions could afford to have Martha Byrne sin binned and the luxury of emptying the bench with the mouth-watering prospect of Mayo to decide the group winners up next.

26 July 2018 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 39

FOOTBALL: CLONDALKIN CLUB TWO POINTS OFF NEW LEADERS FINGALLIANS

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McGarry in flying form to see off Plunkett’s

Round Tower’s senior footballers have been in flying form of late in AFL2

Towers in range of leaders in Division 2 AFL DIVISION TWO

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ROUND Tower, Clondalkin are continuing to make their move toward the top end of the AFL Division 2 table following a strong 3-13 to 0-8 win over St Anne’s at Monastery Road this week.

With previous divisional pace-setters Templeogue Synge Street suffering a 0-15 to 3-12 reversal at the hands Scoil Ui Chonaill, it has narrowed things up markedly at the head of the table.

Fingallians went top courtesy of a derby win over Fingal Ravens, allowing Towers to close in too with just two points between them in third and the leaders.

After registering a brace of goals in the same venue against Whitehall three days

earlier, Micheal Walsh also rattled the net for an in-form Towers. With former county stars Derek Murray and Ian Ward delivering impressive displays, they led 1-7 to 0-5 at the interval.

The forceful play of midfielder Conor Flannery also aided the home team’s cause, as they sought a seventh league victory of 2018.

Jason Joyce joined Walsh in securing a third major in the space of two games, while netminder Gary Cleary kick-started a fast-paced move that eventually led to a goal from marauding corner-back Niall Byrne.

Towers are now gathering pace ahead of their trip to Glenauline Park and St Patrick’s, Palmerstown on July 28. The Clondalkin club also had the measure of

Whitehall Colmcille at Monastery Road 4-12 to 1-11 the final score.

Although they suffered an early setback when Dublin senior hurler Eoghan O’Donnell rattled the net for the Collins Avenue outfit, Towers recovered sufficiently to take a slender cushion into the break.

Thanks to a brace of Walsh goals, they found themselves in the box seat on the half-hour mark. Alongside impressive netminder Gary Cleary, Chris Berry and the vastly-experienced Derek Murray significantly curbed the influence of the Whitehall attack in the second period.

Conor Flannery was also a dominant figure in midfield, which in return afforded the Towers forwards the platform to enhance their side’s advantage. Owing

largely to Jason Joyce’s two-goal salvo, Towers had 10 points to spare over their northside opponents on the final whistle.

In AFL1, Naomh Maur defeated Lucan Sarsfields on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-13 in Rush. With Ciaran Archer leading the way in front, Maur’s brought a 0-9 to 0-7 cushion into the interval.

Two second half goals – including one from Danny Byrne – placed the hosts in the driving seat, before Lucan rallied to set-up an exciting conclusion.

Maur’s held firm to claim maximum points, though, and are now just behind Na Fianna on score difference.

Elsewhere, Thomas Davis got the better of St Jude’s (1-15 to 2-7) and Ballymun Kickhams enjoyed a home success over Cuala – 0-14 to 1-7.

BALLYBODEN St Enda’s continued their AFL campaign with a strong 3-17 to 0-13 win over St Oliver Plunkett’s/ER to strengthen their place in the top three and on course for a playoff place.

Plunkett’s got off to a good start but two Conal Keaney pointed frees and scores from Aran Waters and Darren O’Reilly put Boden in front while a Ross McGarry goal from a pass from Robbie McDaid set them on course for a 1-8 to 0-5 lead at half-time.

Darragh Nelson was quick off the mark with a point within a minute of the restart and points from Ross McGarry Simon Lambert and Collie Dunne spun the lead out to eight.

McDaid followed up his own shot to net the second goal which pretty much sealed any lingering doubts over the final scoreline.

McGarry got another goal when he was quickest to react when Keaney’s shot clattered off the crossbar.

Plunkets did not give up and added another two points which were cancelled out by McGarry and a Mikey Dunne point from play to finish off an enjoyable evening.

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Mullany gunning for second shot at Cork  DAVE DONNELLY

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DUBLIN camogie star Doireann Mullany says the side are full of confidence ahead of next week’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Galway in Cork.

The Ballyboden St Enda’s forward was speaking at AIG’s announcement that Aoibheann’s Pink Tie’s logo will appear on Dublin GAA football, hurling and camogie jerseys this summer.

The Girls in Blue finished third in qualifying group two to book their spot in the final six, with just the one defeat to the flawless reigning champions Cork.

The Dubs were desperately unlucky to miss out on second place on points difference to Tipperary after the two sides play out a draw in their final group game.

David Herity’s side were cruising to victory, and were five points ahead at one stage in the second half, but a late point from Cáit Devane was enough for Tipp to sneak into second.

The result leaves Tipperary with the slightly easier task of Waterford in the quarter-final doubleheader at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, August 4.

And Mullany, who begins her third year of vetinary studies at UCD in the autumn, believes the big pitch down in Cork will suit her side’s expansive play.

“It’s a huge pitch, which

From left, John and Lorraine Groves, Doireann Mullany, Ciara Trant, Evie Groves, age 2, who benefited from the childrens charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie with her brother Sean Groves, age 8, John Small and Mick Rochford, . Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

“You can’t avoid the Kilkennys or the Corks

forever. We want to get through to the AllIreland final and win, so you’ve got to play them” is good for us as we have loads of runners,” she told the Dublin Gazette.

“It will suit us down to the ground so we’re really looking forward to it.”

Mullany admitted missing out on second place was disappointing for the squad but they had quickly put it to the back of their minds as a place in the knockout stages was their aim from day one.

“It was heartbreaking. Straight afterwards a lot of the players were

very disappointed, but our main goal was to get through the quarterfinals.

“It was pretty intense.

We were kind of pulling through in the second half, up by five points, but they kind of crawled back.

“We still won three matches and drew one, so our success rate is still pretty high. We’re just happy getting one step closer to the All-Ireland final.”

Dublin’s sole defeat in

the group stages was to Cork – a possible opponent should they manage to beat Galway – and Mulanny feels they’re more than a match for the All-Ireland champs on their day.

The Dubs suffered a heavy 4-15 to 2-3 defeat to the Rebel County last month, but Mulanny felt the scoreline was an unfair reflection of how they played and where the respective teams stand.

“We just had a bad day

against them. The scoreline didn’t really reflect how well we played. They kind of pulled away at the very end and got a few easy goals.

“The frees didn’t go our way and we didn’t score a few frees as well, so if we play them again we’ll definitely put it up to them.

We’ll look forward to it if we’re playing them again.

“You can’t avoid the Kilkennys or the Corks forever. We want to get through to the All-Ireland

final and win, so you’ve got to play these incredible teams.”

For now, the immediate focus is Galway, and Dublin are expected to have a full squad to choose from should Miriam Twomey recover from a knock picked up in the draw with Tipp.

“They’re very good attacking, but our defenders are incredible so we’re not too worried about that, and very good with high balls.”