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Helmet injuries concern at local club PADRAIG CONLON THE manager of a local GAA club, whose players recently suffered serious helmet related injuries, has blasted the company who make them. On August 24, Lucan Sarsfields played Commericals in an Under 16 Div 1 Championship match. During the game, a member of the Sarsfields team received a serious injury when the helmet guard from
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one of his opponents pierced his skin and lodged in his left hand. The injury resulted in a crew from Dublin Fire Brigade having to remove the helmet before the young player could be brought to the emergency department in Tallaght Hospital. Cillian Canavan, manager of Lucan Sarsfields Under 16s, explained to Dublin Gazette what happened. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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A LOCAL councillor has claimed the construction of new homes in Clondalkin is causing distress for residents. Work on 200 units at Kilcarbery began in May as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project.
For the first time ever the PPP model, which has been used to deliver roads, schools and healthcare facilities for the State, is being used to deliver social housing.
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A LOCAL playground in Corkagh Park could become one of the finest in Dublin after funding was allocated for its refurbishment. SEE PAGE 8
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GAA CLUB MANAGER BLASTS COMPANY WHO MADE HELMET
Player suffers horror injury after helmet breaks FROM PAGE 1
“I was lucky I happened to be on pitch giving water and was right beside the incident,” he said. “I had to act very quickly to limit the damage that may have been caused, as the opposition player was trying to get up with our player’s hand embedded in his helmet. “The helmet was not tampered with and was in perfect condition, but still got embedded. “The Fire Brigade said the bar had come out, the top bar was still intact. “Doctors in the hospital told the player’s parents how lucky he was that no major damage was done. “It’s the third time it
has happened to a Lucan Sarsfields player in the last year, and the 2nd time in the last month, with the Mycro make of helmet. “I have concerns incid e n t s l i ke t h i s w i l l increase if nothing is done to this make of helmet.” Canavan said the father of the injured player is also very angry nobody from Mycro Sportsgear has been in contact with him. “The player’s Dad contacted Mycro following the incident and was told someone would get back to him. “Even up to last night (Tuesday) he still hasn’t had any contact and he said he doesn’t expect
any either. “He wants nothing off Mycro, he’s just angry they didn’t have the decency to get back to him. “If it was my company I’d have someone around in 10 mins. “When the same thing happened to Paul Crummey last year he got a phone call from Mycro the next day. “But he is a Dublin player, so I suppose Mycro were more concerned about him.” Dublin Gazette contacted Mycro Sportsgear who told us: “We are currently trying to establish all the facts ourselves. “We have come across a number of the same inju-
Picture: Dublin Fire Brigade
ries involving other helmet manufacturers. “The problem seems to be when people are playing with damaged or altered/modified helmets in the majority. “This has to be monitored properly in some way. Some helmets and guards out there are not fit for use for various reason...age, modified, just don’t pass standard. “This has to be moni-
tored. “We have been to the forefront of helmet safety and will continue to try and progress this as in the past. “We would be slow to comment on any case while an investigation is ongoing and would advise others not to either, as all the facts may not be correct as we have seen in previous cases.”
FASTNews Maxi Zoo set to open 10 new stores
IRELAND’S largest pet retailer, Maxi Zoo, has announced plans to open 10 new stores. The new outlets, which are set to open over the next three years, will bring the total number of Maxi Zoo pet stores nationwide to 30. The first of the 10 new store openings takes place this month at OMNI Retail Park in Santry, where seven people will be employed. The new Santry store welcomes pet owners to bring along their pets to the official opening day on September 12 and to the family fun day on September 15, as well as any time while visiting the store. Speaking about the announcement, Ciaran O’Neill, managing director of Maxi Zoo Ireland said: “At Maxi Zoo, we believe in the power of bricks and mortar retail. “Our focus is to engage with our customers on a one-to-one basis in our stores, rather than to push customers online, and this has proven a great success for us. “With the announcement of the 10 new stores, we are delighted that we will be able to deliver our expertise to even more pet owners in Ireland, by opening stores in new communities and spreading our reach even wider.”
Cannabis is biggest problem drug for West Dublin teenagers OVER 70% of teenagers treated for addiction in west Dublin reported a problem with cannabis. This is according to a report by the HSE Adolescent Addiction Service in Ballyfermot, that found cannabis was the substance most used by their patients last year. The service, based in Cherry Orchard Hospital, provides addiction treatment services for alcohol and drug abuse to young people from Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan and Inchicore. In 2018, it treated 43 teenagers between 13 and 18 and their families. As well as 72% of their patients using cannabis, their latest annual report shows that 70% were also taking alcohol, with 36% using cocaine and 30% amphetamines. Benzodiazepines were a problem for 12%, with ketamine (7%) and LSD in (5%) the two least abused drugs.
A spokesperson for the HSE said: “As in previous years, most young people had established patterns of substance use prior to referral and, as a consequence, some struggle to maintain drugfree status, but most achieve stability, and several remain abstinent. “The main challenge was for parents and other adults to identify young people within risk groups at an early stage and to elevate concern for them.” The report also found that some teenagers had issues with indebtedness and absconding and the number of young people who had previous contact with child and adolescent mental health services was up 8% on 2017, but was lower than at any other stage over the previous 22 years. The existence of substance abuse within the patient’s family was recorded in 52% of cases last year and nine teens were out of education or training at the time of being referred to the service.
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GALA CONCERT: ‘IT WAS A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE AMAZING SURROUNDINGS’
Lucan Gospel Choir celebrates 21 years in style
IT was a birthday to remember last Saturday night (31st) as Lucan Gospel Choir celebrated its 21st in some style in the stunning Maynooth College Chapel. They joined with the Joy Gospel Singers from Malta for a concert hosted by the Lifesaving Foundation, an Irish registered international charity which supports and promotes evidence-based research into drowning prevention and rescue. This very special gala concert to honour the important work of the Lifesaving Foundation, was the fourth time the Joy Gospel Singers and Lucan Gospel Choir sang together.
Formed in 1998 by Bernie Martin as Lucan Gospel Singers, the local choir was later reformed as Lucan Gospel Choir as it grew under current director Ian Brabazon. Now one of Ireland’s most successful community gospel choirs, as a non-profit group, the choir sings for fun, while also raising much needed funds for charities and community groups along the way. Lucan Gospel Choir also has an active social committee, ensuring that choir members make lifelong friends as well as sharing music. With a wide repertoire mixing traditional
gospel and contemporary songs, they regularly perform tracks from well-known artists ranging from Leonard Cohen to U2. They’ve also graced the stages of top venues in Ireland such as The Olympia Theatre, The Helix, Draiocht, and The Civic Theatre, as well as providing the gospel sound for the Elvis Presley 40th Anniversary Concert at the National Concert Hall. At Saturday night’s concert, John Connolly and Brendan Donohoe of the Lifesaving Foundation were presented with awards for their work nationally and internationally in the area of lifesaving.
The Lifesaving foundation also presented Ian Brabazon with a piece of Waterford crystal, in recognition of his work and support of the foundation over the past decade. Brendan Donohoe, Chair of the Lifesaving Foundation told Dublin Gazette the concert was a great success. “Both choirs worked hard over the past six months to prepare a programme that both choirs came together to sing,” he said. “It was a magical experience with the amazing surroundings and the choir of over 100 members, just an unforgettable night for all concerned.”
40ft-long Viking longship to star at Lucan Festival PADRAIG CONLON
THE Vikings set out from Scandinavia last week bound for Lucan, and are expected to hit town on Friday night. No need to panic, however as this time they come in peace to take part in this year’s Lucan Festival which takes place this weekend. This is the eleventh outing for the very popular local festival which has grown year on year since first launching in 2009. Speaking to Dublin Gazette this week, festival event organiser, Joseph Reid says they’ve literally pushed the boat out this year! “We are trying to do something different and bring a little bit of history to this year’s festival,” he said. “On Friday afternoon, we’re going to place a 40-foot Viking Longboat into the weir which will make its way up from the Italian Ambassador’s residence. “The fireworks will take place at 9 pm and we w i l l h ave a few drummers who’ll drum up a storm and call the Vikings to arrive in the weir. “The festival will be a bit of fun and it will also show the history of the
Vikings, we want people to know about the history.” Visitors can get up close and personal with the Vikings during a walk in the historic grounds of Lucan House, which will also be the location for a Viking village and several other attractions. Admission is €5 at the gate from 1pm and under 12s are free. Highlights Other highlights to look out for include a gnome treasure hunt for children, where they can dress up and take a selfie with the Vikings and an interactive forum between fourth year primary school students and senior citizens. There will also be a model railway and photography exhibition in St Andrew’s Parish Centre from 2pm to 5pm with free admission. Sunday is a Family Fun Day in the village, w h e re t h e re w i l l b e bouncy castles, loads of food and crafts stalls, a Garda Open Day and two stages of live music. Lucan Festival 2019 takes place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September in Lucan Village, for more information check out their Facebook page.
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These colourful characters took place in The Launch of the Lucan Festival. Picture: Lucan Festival Ireland Facebook page
The festival will be a bit of fun and it will also show the history of the Vikings, we want people to know about the history
FASTNews Anytime Fitness opens in Clondalkin
IF you struggle to find the time to hit the gym, you’ll be very interested to hear about a new fitness centre in west Dublin. This is because Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest 24-hour fitness franchise, has just opened a premises in Clondalkin. This is the third club the company has opened in Ireland and joins their worldwide network of over 4,000 gyms globally servicing upwards of 3,000,000 members. Members also have access to every one of these gyms anywhere in the world! New members get a free, personalised Get Started Plan, before being guided through their own personal fitness journey. Anytime Fitness is the only gym in Ireland that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which gives members the chance to work out whenever it suits their busy lifestyle. The new gym at Unit 28, The Mill Centre, Ninth Lock Road, is the first in the world to introduce Anytime Fitness’ new global design layout, which the company say is based on “a guest-centric approach with state-of-the-art equipment, virtual technology and unrivalled strength equipment.” Using a security access fob, members can use the club at the time that suits them and remote monitoring of surveillance systems and personal safety devices ensure you are safe at all times. The gym will be operated by the Aura Holohan Group.
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Celbridge Camera Club back in focus
CELBRIDGE Camera Club (CCC) will be starting back on September 9 at 8pm in the Slip Hall, Celbridge, which is beside the Church of Ireland at Castletown Gates. The club will run a beginners course with dates yet to be decided, and it will be possible to sign up for this course in the club from the 9th onwards. You do not have to be a member to sign up for the beginner’s course. Throughout the year, the club have guest speakers and run tutorials on how to enhance your photos and improve your photography skills. See the club website, www.celbridgecameraclub.net for further details on the club.
Funding for health facility A MUCH-needed health facility for Clondalkin may finally be on the way after six years. According to Fine Gael councillor Emer Higgins, Rowlagh Primary Care Centre has been allocated funding. “It is excellent news that this primary care centre is included in the HSE’s three-year capital plan,” Cllr Higgins said. “The area will benefit hugely from having a top-class primary care centre. This project has been a long-time coming and it is imperative now that there are no further delays. “We have seen some trying to play politics with this issue locally and I hope this now ends. This is too important an issue to be scare-mongering for cheap political point scoring. “I will continue to advocate for investment in our health service here locally and on the timeline for the delivery of the Rowlagh Primary Care centre.” Also included in the plan is the completion of 100 beds at Peamount, which is also welcome news for the area.
Homes construction is ‘causing distress’ A LOCAL councillor has claimed the construction of new homes in Clondalkin is causing distress for residents. Work on 200 units at Kilcarbery began in May, as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project. For the first time ever the PPP model, which has been used to deliver roads, schools and healthcare facilities for the State, is being used to deliver social housing. However, according to Independent Councillor Francis Timmons, the new development is “failing to deliver as promised”. “Local residents feel they have been misled and lied to, they had crucial maps and documentation withheld from them since the very start,” Cllr Timmons told Dublin Gazette. “They also feel they have had to put up with so many breaches of contract, but enough is enough. “The residents demand that the council need to
Councillor Francis Timmons (Ind) outside the Kilcarbery construction site
respect the residents and listen to their concerns, the trust has been broken and the residents are angry with the council.” Cllr Timmons says he
asked for some time when the vote for Kilcarberry was taking place. “I asked for a few weeks suspension to get all issues written down and agreed with residents, but unfortunately the majority of the last council voted against it and we were assured residents would be listened to. “They say this has not happened, they have had to put up with a wall still not finished which was to be done pre any building. “Residents say the new houses are not aligned with current houses, there are no proper dust and dirt reduction measures, plus they still have concerns
over flood risk and they feel meetings with the builders SISK, have been nothing but lip service. “Despite my reps to the council, the response has not addressed the concerns of the residents in Cherrywood Crescent, their lives should not have been unduly disturbed by the building of new houses.’ “SISK and SDCC need to work together and meet the residents to resolve the issues. “There are several projects coming up, and it will be very hard to convince residents of other areas of the merits of these and that their concerns will be
addressed.’’ In re s p o n se to a n enquiry from Dublin Gazette, South Dublin County Council said: “This project is being managed by the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). “There are ongoing challenges in this development because of the NDFAled nature of the project, resulting in certain issues being outside of the council’s immediate control but the council will continue to engage with the NDFA to get issues addressed in support of residents.” SISK had not replied to our enquiry at the time of going to print.
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Peugeot 508 SW: A fusion of style and practicality
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CLONDALKIN DEVELOPMENT ‘FAILING TO DELIVER AS PROMISED’
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Jennifer and Ellie
Adam, Julia and Alex
Harry, Nora and Leah
The fashionistas modelling their hand-made Summer outfits in a fashion show. Pictures: Emily Gallagher
Leah, Cassie and Emily
Danielle, Ruby and Istella
Sew great at creating style L
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OTS of young locals were delighted with the recent Project Fashion Summer Camp held at the Rua Red arts centre, Tallaght, which saw the entire process of fashion design under the spotlight. Featuring everything from creative
thinking, fashion illustration, sewing machine training and garment construction with guidance from real fashion designers, the summer camp saw the budding fashionistas produce their very own Summer outfit. Inspired by some Pop Art designs, the
children’s very own hand-made garments put all of their skills learned from the camp to the test. The week was finished off with a fabulous fashion show at the end showcasing their very own unique creations to their impressed parents and onlookers.
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CLONDALKIN: FUNDING ALLOCATED FOR LOCAL PLAYGROUND REFURBISHMENT
Corkagh Park set for landmark playground PADRAIG CONLON
A LOCAL playground could become one of the finest in Dublin, after funding was allocated for its refurbishment. Corkagh Park playground is set to get extensive improvement works
which will make it a “landmark playground” and help make Clondalkin a place to visit. Details on the new playground were revealed by Fianna Fail Dublin Mid West TD John Curran, after he received information from South Dublin County
Council about their plans. “The counc il have informed me that the designs are very well advanced, and a tender process has concluded,” Deputy Curran told Dublin Gazette. “A contractor is expected to be appointed in the
FASTNews Wellness fest at Corkagh Pk
Corkagh Park playground is set to get extensive improvement works
coming weeks and for works to commence later in the year. “As well as installing new surfacing, the revamped playground will be fully accessible to children with disabilities and will have a much wider range of equipment. “It is also being expanded to include natural play areas. I have been informed by the council that it will have some unique and dramatic features, including water and that it will become a landmark playground in Dublin.” Deputy Curran said many residents had raised
concerns about the state of the local playground and its accessibility for children with disabilities. “This is a very exciting time for Corkagh Park and Clondalkin,” he said. “The playground at Corkagh had become dated in recent years, compared to new playgrounds that have been installed in the county such as Griffeen Valley Park in Lucan. “Many residents had contacted my office in relation to the surface at the playground being inaccessible for children with disabilities and for buggies and prams, so I am delight-
ed to hear that the surface and access is a priority for the council. “On account of the size and scale of Corkagh Park the potential to create the park as a real destination place is huge and I am delighted that the council are making provisions for this. I will be calling on the council to include a number of improvements, including car park and foot path resurfacing, improved park entrances, toilet renovations and a CCTV upgrade along with the playground overhaul and I will continue to contact them.”
Theatre company brings Fringe Festival to Tallaght A TALLAGHT theatre company are inviting people to write an ode, a song or a love letter to Dublin 24. Freshly Ground Theatre, who are currently the Emerging Ensemble in residence at The Civic, is made up of four local artists: Bronwen Barrett, Vlad Gurdis, Michelle Henry and Martha Knight. Together they all share an artistic vision to create engaging and contemporary work, with community involvement at the heart of it. Their project, Love Letters to Tallaght, is intended to celebrate Tallaght and share stories, experiences and thoughts of the village through writing. The prompt is “Dear Tallaght”, and people are invited to write whatever they need to write. It can be a memory, poem thought or feeling, you can write a story, send love, say thanks or share an opinion. It can be five words or 5000, it’s up to you! You can post a letter via Freshly Ground Theatre’s Tallaght postboxes popping up in various locations around Tallaght and the city centre. If you can’t get to a postbox, you can
send a letter from by email via DearTallaght@gmail.com, or through an online form on our social media. These letters will be used to create and inspire a fun, heartwarming and interactive experience about love for Tallaght. Download their radio play to listen to as you travel to Tallaght, before stepping into their live installation. A post office, a place to laugh and sing and dance with the people who built a city, whether you’re a true Tallafornian or you’re just passing through! This piece will be a mixture of visual installation and live performance where you can curate your own experience: rummage through a pile of handwritten letters in search of a little gem, meet new friends, reminisce over a cuppa, or have a bit of banter with their hilarious Postmen! The company’s theatre pieces in the Civic will be a part of Dublin Fringe Festival, which is coming to the Civic for the first time ever. The festival runs for 16 days and Ode to a Postcode will be on from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22 in the Civic’s studio space.
INSPIRED@SOUTHDUBLIN, a health and wellbeing event being held in Corkagh Park on September 14 from 11 am to 4 pm, is part of the council’s Health & Wellbeing Week 2019. The event will have three separate themes – Inspire Us, Inspired Sport, and Inspired Wellness and will be packed with activities for people of all ages and abilities. Joining Inspired@ SouthDublin on the day for a series of sports talks will host of sports stars such as World Champion Boxer Kellie Harrington, Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan and Ireland’s European Youth Olympic Champion Rhasidat Adeleke. This event is accessible to all ages and abilities, with food stalls, play areas for children, face painters and balloon makers. Inspired@SouthDublin is a ticketed event and free tickets are available at http:// inspiredsouthdublin.ie/
Parents Plus course ARE you a parent of an adolescent with an intellectual disability? Cheeverstown House Intellectual Disability Service, Templeogue, invites parents of adolescents with an intellectual disability to join their Parents Plus parenting course. The course is free and starts Wednesday, October 9 at 10am for 7 weeks. Commenting on the course, Aine Kennedy, senior Psychologist at Cheeverstown House said: “We identified a need for a parenting programme specifically designed for the parents of adolescents who have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability. “Parent Plus offers an evidenced based programme to meet this need and thus we are delighted to be able to bring this programme to our families and to contribute to research in this area.” To book contact Aine Kennedy, Senior Psychologist or Aisling Nolan, Speech and Language Therapist at (01) 4993700.
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HEALTH
E-SCOOTERS: GOVERNMENT ASK FOR PUBLIC OPINION
Consultation opens on the use of E-Scooters
PADRAIG CONLON
John O’Leary and his wife Catherine and sons Tom (8) and Jack (10).
Call for support for Jack & Jill fundraiser DUBLIN GAA football legend John O’Leary, his wife Catherine and sons Tom (8) and Jack (10) are calling on people to lend their support to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” fundraising challenge. The fun endeavour, in support of the Foundation’s home nursing and in-home respite services for seriously-ill children, sees organised climbs taking place at the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park on Sunday September 22 at 2.30pm, and at Tara Pool, Lake Drive, in Citywest on Wednesday September 25, at 1pm. Goalkeeping legend, and Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation board member, John knows only too well the value of the services provided. “My son Tom was born with a heart condition and rare chromosome disorder which left him in need of constant care,” O Leary said. “He has had open heart surgery and 56 hospital admissions. “There is no other child in the world like Tom as his condition is so rare. Jack & Jill helped us to get Tom off to the best possible start, giving us the confidence and coaching that we needed in the early days. “Tom is now eight years old and a graduate of Jack & Jill and we are so proud as a family to get involved in the Up the Hill campaign this year, where Tom will be walking with us along with his big brother Jack. “On Sunday September 22, not only will we be going ‘Up the Hill for Jack and Jill’ in the Phoenix Park, but we will also be doing it for Tom and for all the children supported by Jack & Jill across the country, each with their own story. Jack & Jill is all about community, I call it the GAA of Irish charities with a big reach into local communities everywhere. “Whether you can join us in the Phoenix Park, or on one of the other organised hill climbs, or do your own, or you’d rather just simply make a donation of €16, I’d really urge you to do what you can to lend your support.” To register and receive a fundraising pack, visit www. jackandjill.ie .
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THE PUBLIC are being asked to give their opinion on whether e-scooters should be legal on Irish roads. This is because the Department of Transport launched a public consultation process on Sunday 1st September that will last two months. A government report recommended the machines should be legalised, but with strict conditions on licensing, speed restrictions and visibility. The report was commissioned by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and was submitted to Transport Minister Shane Ross back in June. Researchers examined the legal framework governing e-scooters in various other jurisdictions, particularly in Europe before deciding on their recommendation. E-scooters are not regulated or defined in current legislation, which makes them illegal to use on Irish roads. The scooters, which have grown in popularity in recent years, are now becoming a common sight, and pressure has grown on the government to address the gap in legislation. Launching the public consultation, Minister Ross said: “Ireland is not unique in facing up to the issue of either continuing to ban or regularising the growing presence of powered personal transporters and particularly e scooters. “Administrations across Europe are facing similar challenges. The report commissioned by the RSA outlines how there is no universal consensus in other countries in how to approach this issue.” “I believe this eightweek consultation period will allow us to hear from a wide variety of stakeholders, interest groups, safety organisations and members of the public which
will better inform us as to how to address this changing commuter and transport landscape.” The transport minister is seeking to develop regulation for the devices which can reach speeds of up to 40km/h. If the machines are regulated here, Dublin will be a very attractive place for international firms who offer scooter sharing schemes for subscribers which work through a mobile app used to locate scooters nearby. Subscribers can then scan a QR code to unlock the machines. Several firms have already contacted the council about operating in Dublin, but the head of transport advised against allowing them because of concern about the machines’ legal status and safety. Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran has criticised Minister Ross for failing to introduce legislation for e-scooters, despite receiving the Road Safety Authority’s report two months ago. Speaking after receiving new information through a parliamentary question from Minister Ross, Curran said: “Currently e-scooters are considered to be mechanically propelled vehicles, therefore users of these vehicles must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, with penalties under road traffic laws (including fixed charge notices, penalty points, fines and possible seizure of the vehicle) for not being in compliance with these requirements,” he said. “Yet it is currently not possible to tax or insure e-scooters. This contradiction in the legislation is ridiculous and needs urgent attention from Government. “The use of e-scooters is becoming increasingly popular across Dublin, especially among young people and this is to be
An example of an E-Scooter that could become more popular on Irish roads
welcomed. “They offer a green alternative to commuters making short journeys around the city and suburbs and have the potential to reduce congestion. “I see parents using them to do the school drop off, while their children scoot or cycle beside them,
this has to be encouraged. “The Government’s reaction has been to look the other way and pretend it isn’t happening. “There is no doubt that these devices have the potential to make a very positive impact on transport in the city and we need a plan.
“We want to see less cars on the roads, but we want people to be responsible and safe and to minimise the potential for any accidents and injuries.” Submissions to the public consultation can be made on the Department of Transport website www. dttas.gov.ie
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Adam and Corma
Conor, Eoghan and Oisin
Helping train up Sarsfields’ young stars B
OYS and girls were delighted to take part in Lucan Sarsfield’s hurling/camogie camps recently, which put the up and coming players through their paces. Running around in colourful kit, the young players were given some expert coaching and advice on improving their skills, with some friend-
ly competition also seeing them play against their friends and peers in a bid to continue developing their skills. The club was very happy to help the youngsters with the camps, doing its bit to continue training the young sporting talents that the club and area are well known for.
Lucy, Izzy and Poppy. Pictures: Simon Peare
Alex and Kyle
Alex, Lee, Eabha and Andrew
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Ornaith Troy
Isabelle Butchart
Leornard and Richard Berzina with their mum Laura. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
Local kids arrive for their first day at ‘big school’
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Lucy and Izabela Goral
Eleanor Carter
HERE were plenty of mixed emotions at Our Lady Queen of Apostles primary School in Clondalkin last week as children were dropped of by their parents for their first day of school. Lexi Walsh
Maja Gurnik
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Challenge for the Physically Active Retired THE Hardy Annual Charity Challenge Walk once again returns to Glendalough on Thursday, September 26. Aimed at retired people who still enjoy being active, the walk will raise funds for Partnership America Latina (PAL), a charity that supports disabled people in Peru by supplying them improved wheelchairs, better quality of accommodation while travelling to receive treatment and general care and assistance. To cater for walkers of all fitness levels, there will be four walks taking place on the day all devised by Tom Milligan, an experienced member of the Irish Ramblers Club. The longest hike of the day will be 22km in length with an ascent of 1000m, followed by 20km in length with an ascent of 860m, 15km in length with an ascent of 660m and 10km in length with an ascent of 300m. Registration for the hikes will start in the Brocagh Centre in Laragh at 9:30am with the walks beginning at 10am.
Refreshments All walks begin and end at Brocagh Centre with music and refreshments being offered when the walks are complete. The group recommends that anybody partaking in the walk to bring plenty food and water, wear light layers rather than heavy sweaters and use Vaseline for any blisters that appear on sore feet. Any interested parties can register for the event by emailing Tom Milligan at hardyannuals@gmail. com or telephone Fergus Roche on 085-1402480. There is a €25 contribution fee with all monies raised going towards PAL.
DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2-WEEK FESTIVAL
The brightest and boldest talent Ireland has to offer
Tara Brandel mixes street dance, twerking, contemporary dance, and aerial pole.
PADRAIG CONLON
DUBLIN Fringe Festival, which kicks off this Saturday (7th) celebrates its 25th birthday with shows in more than 30 city locations over the next two weeks. A multi-disciplinary festival focusing on new and innovative approaches to the arts, Dublin Fringe attracts over 30,000 spectators every year who come to see mavericks and inventors showcasing brand new ideas for the very first time. This year’s festival is gearing up for a whopper birthday celebration with an illuminating city take-over and the biggest party in town for 16 days and nights. Staging an impressive 36 venues, 77 productions, 545 performances and 54 world premieres, the Fringe is set to take over and
transform Dublin city’s map by showcasing the brightest and boldest talent Ireland has to offer. There will be shows in theatres and arts spaces all across town but this year particularly look out for the shows where the setting tells part of the story, like in a restaurant, a gothic chapel, on the DART, in a dressing room in Croke Park, in a hairdressers, the National Stadium, on an ice rink, in The Four Courts and in a former VIP nightclub. Dublin Fringe Festival provides context for new work and demands audience engagement and dialogue. The scale and environment of the festival broadens arts participation, playing a vital role in the fabric of Dublin and Irish cultural life. For artists, the Fringe presents
an opportunity to innovate, to cross disciplines and boundaries and to find new ways and places to create work. Ruth McGowan, festival director, says this years’ Fringe will delight audiences with art adventures. “Our 2019 festival focus is on power and pleasure, with an electric programme full of new ideas and adventurous spirit,” she said. “I can’t wait for this bold assembly of artists to light up the city this September, delivering impactful and urgent performances on powerful stages, from the Four Courts to Dublin Castle and offering joyful escapism with big nights out and one-of-a-kind experiences that will send you home starry-eyed. “Dublin Fringe Festival is about discovery, we champion inven-
ALISON SPITTLE: This is a show about righting a wrong and looking like you want it enough.
tion, new ideas and voices that defy the mainstream. “I would love for you to join us, you’ll be rewarded with revelation, beauty and intimate encounters that linger long after the curtain falls.” This year’s festival programme has been broken down into nine defined chapters to help audi-
ences find their ideal Fringe experience and is buzzing with some of the most fantastic events and artworks the city will see this year. Dublin Fringe Festival 2019 runs city-wide from September 7 – 22. All 2019 Fringe events are now on sale at fringefest.com or 1850 FRINGE (1850 374 643).
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TRAVEL:
BRAVE THE STEPS OF THIS ‘STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN’: There’s nowhere else quite like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail. If you can manage the path’s challenges, you’ll be treated to some spectacular views and a very close connection to the physicality of bog and mountain habitats. Page 20
steak sandwich, which pairs the crunch and softness of a rustic baguette with sweet balsamic vinegar and caramelized onions, as well as an unexpected kick from a generous slathering of mustard. Page 21
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CAUTION | APPEAL TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Put road safety on ‘back to school’ checklist
THE Road Safety Authority (RSA), ESB Networks and A Garda Siochana are appealing to parents, guardians and teachers to ensure road safety is part of the back to school lesson plan for all school children this September. The RSA wants to remind parents to ensure their child is visible when walking or cycling to school, or when waiting for the school bus in the mornings and evenings. Moyagh Murdock, chief executive, Road Safety Authority said: “With children returning to school over the coming days, road users need to be extra vigilant. In addition to the inevitable increased traffic levels, motorists and other road users should be conscious of children walking and
cycling to and from school. Drivers need to pay attention to their speed, particularly in urban areas. “Congestion at the school gates is another particularly serious problem, with parents often double parking, or parking on yellow lines to drop their children off. “The result is incredibly dangerous: small children weaving in and out of parked and moving cars at the school gate, many of whom are too small to be seen by drivers pulling in and out. “Therefore, we are encouraging parents and teachers to be as proactive as possible when it comes to road safety. “Parents can ensure their children are wearing high-visibility vests
and when cycling make sure they are wearing a safety helmet and that their bikes should are properly equipped with bell, lights and reflective strips. Teachers can do their bit by educating children in road safety best practice at an early age.” The RSA is also reminding parents to ensure that children are properly secured in the correct seating. They should be secured in the back seat in a restraint appropriate to their individual height and weight. For the ninth year running, the RSA and ESB Networks will distribute free high visibility vests to every child starting school in September. To date, this partnership has provided 880,000 children throughout the country with high visibility vests.
Finn MacDonald, with Daniel Modu and Florence Marlow Ward, pictured as the Road Safety Authority, ESB Networks and An Garda Siochana are appealing to parents to ensure road safety around school gates as children go back to school. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
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GOINGOUTOUT
PICK WEEK His post-popstar OF THE
life suits Shayne
Former X-Factor winner on his grown-up outlook SEPTEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)
Gilbert O’Sullivan @ The NCH, €45 GOOD old Gilbert takes to the NCH this Saturday (and Sunday), bringing a dash of old-skool music statesmanship to Dublin. The mulltiple award-winning artist has a back catalogue that would be the envy of even his peers, with decades of tracks and chart-topping glories all around the world to draw upon. Tickets are still available, priced €45.
SEPTEMBER 5 (THURSDAY)
We Banjo 3 @ Whelan’s, €20 K- Trap @ The Academy 2, €15 Shrug Life @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Evan Marien @ The Workman’s Club, €10
SEPTEMBER 6 (FRIDAY)
Eric Paslay @ The Academy, €23 The Lost Messiahs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10
SEPTEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)
Fields + Emma Langford @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Mack Fleetwood @ Whelan’s, €17 Increasingly popular Fleetwood Mac cover band are nailing the classics, and they are some classics... McLusky @ The Workman’s Club, €16
SEPTEMBER 8 (SUNDAY)
Pilgrim St @ The Workman’s Club, €16 Barry Wilson @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8 Gilbert O’Sullivan @ The NCH, €45
SEPTEMBER 10 (TUESDAY)
The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7
SEPTEMBER 11 (WEDNESDAY)
Ella & Louis @ The NCH, €11+
Some of Shayne’s pop culture appearances – singing on X-Factor back in the day, and outside t’Rovers pub in Coronation Street
JAMES HENDICOTT
SHAYNE WARD burst onto a very different pop scene in the middle of the last decade. Back when pop was largely a shiny, crooning outlet for love songs and harmonies, he was a fresh-faced X-Factor winner who grabbed an immediate Christmas number one, the first stemming from an original post-show song, with That’s My Goal. In fact, that debut single was the third-fastest selling in UK history back in 2005, yet while writing and performing music is still central to Ward’s life, he’s progressed into some strong acting roles, too, and sees balance as his new primary aim in life. Referring to his years on Coronation Street and a number of film roles, Ward jokes about some of his idols, and admits it’s mainly about having the right kind of experiences. “I’ve watched other people balance film and music, people like J-Lo and LL Cool J, and I figured I’ve got to try my hand at it. You only get one life to live,” he says. His acting has arguably taken centre stage recently. Along the way, Ward’s not been afraid to speak his mind. In one particularly bold move, he went on popular chat show Loose Women at a physical low ebb, and talked about male body confidence, having gained weight himself after the arrival of his first child. “A lot of guys have body
Shayne Ward: “I’ve had a great journey, and I’ll keep going as long as there are people coming to watch me”
confidence issues. I felt okay being a bit bigger, and I’ve lost the weight again now, but I thought it was important to talk about. Shaming people for their body isn’t okay,” Ward explains. “It felt like an important message. I think men are much worse at talking about that kind of stuff. “I’ve had a lot of obligations recently, and I’ve tried to make them things that matter to me,” he continues. The music, clearly, has become a much more occasional part of Ward’s life, though you still sense
the passion in his voice when he speaks about it. “Back when I released that first song, I felt a lot of pressure, it was a huge responsibility,” he recalls of That’s My Goal. “I was really lucky it was received so well. An original song for X-Factor seemed like quite a new idea back then. “The coming show in Dublin will be a mix of classic songs, and with it being late October, I’m going to do a bit of Halloween stuff. “I have a lot of things I’m working on, including a feature film, so it’s hard
to imagine an album any time soon. Maybe an EP. “I crowdfunded the last one [Closer], which was a great way to get people involved in things. “I’m just really grateful to be doing it. A few years ago, I had a vocal issue, a bit like Adele has, through overuse of the vocal cords. “Back at the start I did so many vocal performances. I knew I’d done something [to damage my voice], I just sensed it. It really affected my falsetto. “I had surgery on it, and it’s back at about 90%, which I’m really grateful for.
“I’m in a great position, enjoying life a lot both professionally and personally. I’m doing it for the love of it, and out of respect for my future. “I think people are over the idea that pop stars get big and then disappear. You can keep going for a long time now if you keep connecting with your fans. “I’ve had a great journey, and I’ll keep going as long as there are people coming to watch me. They’re great.” Shayne Ward plays the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, on October 10.
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE Festival pressures start to mount up in Carrigstown ORGANISING for the festival picks up this week, with Carol finding herself under pressure as the day looms closer. McCoys and The Station go head to head competing for the drinks licence this week, but who’ll get the honour on the day? Bob and Renee begin to bicker with Pete and Dolores at a festival meeting. Damien finds himself stressed while preparing for an important visit this week from Caoimhe and Saoirse, but the stress fades into delight when he sees the pair. Will gives Mairead and Damien good news about the separation proceedings. Renee decides to enter the King and Queen competition being held at the festival. but Bob is less than enthusiastic. Renee is furious when Carol says Dolores can enter the competition. Renee wants to wear a wedding dress for the King and Queen competition,
but Carol decides to put a stop to it – will Renee come up with a way to wear her dress anyway? Damien worries about Caoimhe and Will’s flourishing friendship, meanwhile Will is unhappy at how close Phoebe and Saoirse are becoming, reminding Phoebe to keep an eye on Damien, not spend time with Saoirse. Debbie returns home for Eoghan’s birthday celebrations, but Eoghan notes tension between Debbie and Katy. Eoghan is delighted with all the attention he’s getting for his birthday, but something’s in the back of his mind, leading him to making a confession to Debbie. Hughie is exasperated with Paul’s scheming, but Sean tells him there may be a way to get back at him ... Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
ENTERTAINMENT
CINEMA | FAST & FURIOUS SPINOFF DELIVERS THE GOODS
Drives some reliable comedy SHANE DILLON
A LAST-MINUTE change of plans saw me and a friend park our bums on seats earlier this week for Hobbs & Shaw (Cert 12A, 136 mins), a standalone, spin-off film from the interminable Fast & Furious cars-and-criminalcapers franchise. I’m not a huge fan of the FAF films, to be honest; they’re normally the kind of things I’d burn rubber to get away from. However, this vehicle for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and self-deprecating ‘ardman Jason Statham proved surprisingly entertaining to roll along with. As the titular characters, Luke Hobbs (The Rock) and Deckard Shaw (Statham) are forced
Statham and Johnson having a hell of a time at the wheel
to team up in search of Shaw’s sister, Hattie (Vanessa Kirby); an agent on the run from the film’s scenery-chewing villain, Brixton Lore (Idris Elba). There’s much fuss made over a deadly supervirus that the good and bad guys alike are desperate to con-
trol, leading to some globetrotting shenanigans and scraps. That’s pretty much the plot right there, as the need to find the Snowflake virus and then protect and work with Hattie is something of a McGuffin; a deliberate misdirect
that takes a back seat to the real driving force of the film - the Hobbs and Shaw dynamic. The two main leads spark off each other here with great effect, with each playing to their very different natural charisma as their characters are forced to work together. With the film playing off the duo’s mutual dislike of each other, there’s a lot of fun to be had from the frequently outlandish scenarios Hobbs and Shaw find themselves in, and how they each react to them, with the pair constantly trying to outdo the other. In the background, there’s some reliable support from the likes of Helen Mirren and the
mighty Elba, although his role and character here as a cybernetic supervillain isn’t exactly a pole position performance. However, who knew that the FAF films could milk the formula so successfully by spinning things off in a different direction? In taking a very different approach to the often po-faced FAF films, Hobbs and Shaw have successfully steered the franchise’s worldbuilding and lore towards a hit. Sure, the film is far from perfect, but as someone who normally accelerates away from over the top, laddish nonsense, I still found plenty to enjoy here, thanks to the star turns at the heart of the film. Verdict: 8/10
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Werewolf numbers rise by 17 in Spain
Think about how to best feed Fido
AT LEAST 17 children in Spain have become ‘werewolves’, after being given a medication for hair loss by accident. The children, some of whom were babies, were to be given Omeprazole (a medication for gastric reflux), but in a major mix-up they were given Minoxidil (used to treat hair loss). Now, the children are suffering from Hypertrichosis, which causes abnormal hair growth, and is also known as ‘werewolf syndrome’. The mistake originally emerged in June, with children affected so far were in the regions of Cantabria, Andalusia and Valencia. All the kids are understood to be doing well, despite their hair-raising predicament.
KEEPING your pet healthy and well fed may not be as straightforward as you’d think, with nutrition and the right diet just as important for them as it is for you. This week, we have some great advice for feeding and caring for your pet.
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WHEN choosing a food for your pet, you should look for a food that has good sources of protein and fat. Ideally, you will select a pet food that features two or three meat proteins in the first several ingredients listed. Both whole meats and meat meals are good sources of protein. Whole meats refer to foods such as whole chicken, beef, fish, and lamb. Some people don’t like meat meals as much as whole meats, but they are a concentrated form of the meat in which the moisture has been removed. They contain several times as much protein as a whole meat. Meat meals are usually quite acceptable as one of the first ingredients in a good quality pet food. They are used by many good pet food brands. Many pet foods today use lots of plant proteins, such as lentils and peas, and often have high-protein percentages on the label. However, it’s important to consider how much of the protein in the food comes from meat and how much comes from plants. Your pet can digest meat protein more easily than plant protein, as it is a much more natural source of protein for your pet than plant protein. Dogs also need good sources of fat. You should look for named fat sources such as chicken fat. Other named fats also provide needed nutrients such as fish oil, which can provide omega-3 fatty acid to help keep the skin and coat healthy. Puppies can benefit from DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a specific form of omega-3 fatty acid that helps with brain and eye development. Older dogs seem to benefit from medium-chain triglycerides, which feature medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). These have been found to help older dogs feel and act younger. They are often made from a combination of coconut oil and other oils. If you want to avoid corn, soy, and wheat in your dog food, your pet may still be able to eat an alternative grain such as barley or oats. Alternatively, you can feed a grain-free pet food that uses an alternative source of carbs that is low-glycemic based, such as sweet potatoes. Generally, it’s a good idea to keep the carb percentage low to moderate.
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Meet trio-mendous musicians LEGENDARY songwriter and musician Phil Coulter was joined by Sarah Ambrose (St Raphaela’s Secondary School, Stillorgan) and Rachel Lynch (Loreto College, St Stephen’s Green)
to help launch the 2019 Top Security Frank Maher Classical Music Awards. As Ireland’s largest such competition for secondary schools, the closing date for entries is Friday, Sep-
tember 13, which will be very lucky for some. For further information about the competition, see www. frankmaherclassicalmusicawards. com. Picture: Peter Houlihan
Oh, grate – cheese nicked
Police act over bad bin bags IT SOUNDS like a load of rubbish, but it’s true – a woman in Ipswich was jailed for using the wrong coloured bin bags. The woman, Lyndsey Webb (34), was detained by police in the English town for using the wrong
bin bags for more than 60 bags of rubbish left for collection outside her home. She was eventually released without conviction, but was ordered to pay a £50 fine to her local council, Ipswich Borough
Council, which prosecuted the mother for breaching the Environmental Protection Act four times near her home last March. In addition to her fine, the Ipswich native was also given a six-month conditional discharge.
Some unstolen cheese, yesterday
THERE’S somebody up to no gouda in Ontario as police hunt for a man who has stolen more than CAD$180,000-worth of cheese. Police in the southern part of the Canadian province say a man allegedly made off with $187,000 worth of cheese, after claiming a massive shipment was for him. The cheese went missing from a busi-
ness in the Oxford County area of Ontario last week, with employees saying a man came to the business and claimed that the shipment that was originally destined for New Brunswick. It’s alleged that the man then loaded up a trailer and drove away with his haul of dairy produce in this un-brie-lievable daylight robbery.
The naked DOG OF THE WEEK shock of it A CALIFORNIA family had the shock of their life last week, finding a naked burglar cooking in their kitchen after they came home from a meal out. The family, who live in the Fortuna area of the state, returned from dinner last week to find a naked woman in their kitchen cooking a meal. They then discovered another man who was also naked upstairs in their bath. The family later discovered the man and woman had taken several selfies on a phone left behind on the kitchen counter – a picture perfect crime.
DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Dubh, a fun-loving one-year-old Saluki that has barrels of energy and enthusiasm. He is an extremely playful dog that loves a good game of fetch. Dubh is so friendly and greets everyone he sees with huge excitement. He will make a fantastic addition to an active family that will be able to match his love for life. Dubh loves making doggie friends and would love a home with another dog that will play with him and help him settle in.
Dubh is super smart and would benefit from positive reward-based training classes where he can put his clever mind to use – we have no doubt he will be a star pupil! If you have room in your heart and home for Dubh 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_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)
DUBH
BITS & BOBS
TOP TWEETS ... TOP TWEETS embarrassing all bodies are. They’re horrid. All wet inside, got legs & arms dangling about the place, and do not get me started on teeth. So you might as well get that tattoo of Betty White on a skateboard, IMO. Maybe if Millennials didn’t buy an avocado toast every single day, then they could afford to purchase a house in 1955 like everyone else. @myqkaplan
Vet told us our dog was overweight. Was walking down the stairs and I hear my mam say: “Don’t mind that vet, you’re just big boned” while feeding the dog slices of deli ham. @nniaamh
You stop worrying about tattoos looking stupid when you realise how
@imteddybless
Your bus may never come for you, but death will. Eventually. @DubIinBus [Not THE Dublin Bus]
If u ever feel like an idiot just remember Mark Zuckerberg bought instagram for $1 billion when on the Play store it was completely free. @QuackityHQ
I just got honked at by a car with eyelashes on the headlights, so I don’t really mind if we go extinct anymore. @awsten
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ELECTRIC PICNIC
SUPERSTARS AND SOME CRAIC AT STRADBALLY
The top pick(nic) of the festival season
Gary Ibbotson
PICTURE
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AFTER a late arrival and horrifically awful experience of attempting to erect a tent, Dublin Gazette finally got into the festival mood on Friday evening. Although threatening to rain from the outset, Friday was largely dry and warm, the perfect climate for excited revellers to kick off Ireland’s biggest festival. And what a way to get everything started. Billie Eilish, teenage pop sensation and already global idol, hit the main stage at 7:30pm, a change from her original billing of a smaller venue and rightfully so - I would be surprised if any act over the weekend attracts a larger audience. The Los Angeles native effortlessly strutted her way through a set of her unique blend of electro and alternative pop with breakthrough singles Bad Guy and Bury a Friend highlights. Hozier closed out the main stage on
Friday evening with the local man’s set containing all of the hallmarks of a heroic homecoming with the crowd on top form. The performance of From Eden was genuinely a beautiful moment and numbers such as Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene and Nina Cried Power were firm fan favourites. Ending on the megahit Take me to Church, the overall spectacle felt like a triumphant return for an artist clearly beloved by his country-people. The first and only proper shower of the weekend fell on Friday evening, but by Saturday morning, glorious sunshine replaced rain and sun cream replaced ponchos as the protection of choice. After a fantastic Electric Arena set by PC Music poster-girl, Charlie XCX, one of few great rock ‘n’ roll bands of our generation were tasked with closing out the main stage on Saturday. The Strokes were the epitome of arrogance-lined cool with Julian Casablancas swaggering his way through a
performance that was both apathetic and tremendous at the same time. Clearly not interested in embracing the festival culture – even admitting to just flying in and having little interest in catching any other act – the New York four-piece are just an incredibly well oiled-machine and with a crazily deep discography to boot, it’s hard to blame them for embracing their aurora of invincibility. Sunday, like most festival Sundays, was relatively relaxing and tame. Mitski in the Electric Arena and Florence and the Machine’s headline set were expectantly a lot of fun. Welch looked genuinely happy to be there and her exuberant twirling and sprinting up-and-down the stage barefoot was an invigorating sight. It’s hard to beat anthems such as Dog days are Over and You’ve Got the Love to send the crowd home happy and her performance was a great ending to an overall fantastic weekend.
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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE
BEAUTY REVIEW
BERSHKA Billie Eilish Grafitti Tee €15.99
BERSHKA Billie Eilish Flame print hoodie €39.99
HOME & STYLE
Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter Full House Mixed Face Palette €7.95
BERSHKA Billie Eilish glittery hoodie €39.99, glittery joggers €29.99
COSMIC CANDY GLOW: TO BTAN, OR NOT TO BTAN?
BERSHKA Billie Eilish Slogan Tee €17.99
IDOL VS EILISH
Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor
THIS WEEK, it’s the battle of the Billies, or erm, Billys, when it comes to the style stakes. With 17-year-old electric pop powerhouse Billie Eilish dropping her collaboration with Bershka in addition to playing the main stage at Electric Picnic, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer is taking the world by storm. Her comfy cool style has made its way into the main stream - but one of the other major trends this Autumn/Winter sees the revival of a more punk, grunge style, á la the great rocker Billy Idol, with structured leathers contrasting with Billie’s laid back cool. We’ve selected our top picks from Billie’s Bershka collection, as well as our fave Billy Idol inspired pieces on the high street as we come into the cooler Autumn weather.
This week, we test out Cosmic Candy Glow, a mystical gradual tan from Australian self tan brand BTan I’M NOT usually the tan-
sorts, the formula mixed
ning kind - I like a little
perfectly with my por-
glow, but as someone
celain Irish skin to give a
who burns at the mere
healthy glow, not an over-
sight of the sun, I’m skep-
powering tan.
tical of the tans I use.
F&F Leather Peg Trouser
NEW LOOK Sleeveless denim bodycon dress
NEXT Red plaid boot
As for durability, I was
Gradual tans tend to
able to dance, sweat and
be my go-to, which is
party my way through the
why I was glad to discover
four days without a care in
Cosmic Candy Glow from
the world when it came to
B.Tan. Heading to a music
my tan.
festival seemed to be the
Whilst it did wash off
prime place to give this
a slight bit more than I
glistening glow a go.
would have liked in the
It’s the lightest shade
shower, it was easily
of three gradual tans from
topped up. Streaks were
the Australian brand.
non-existent, and the
Applying as a clear
effect of the product had
mousse, which is a little
me excited to actually use
daunting, the drying time
it again.
was as efficent as can be.
BTan is available in
The smell wasn’t as over-
many stockists - includ-
powering as I’ve experi-
ing select pharmacies
enced with other tans, but
and Penneys - across the
rather a nice, light scent
whole of Dublin.
that made application all the more
PENNEYS Black faux leather jacket
pleseant. As with all gradual tans, it took about eight to 10 hours to
BILLY IDOL Rebel Yell tour tank ‘84
start seeing colour but did that wait pay off. Providing a light
NEW LOOK Hallie ripped super skinny jeans
caramel colour of
LITTLEWOODS Snakeskin heeled boot
COMPANY: BTan PRODUCT: Cosmic Candy Glow gradual tab VALUE: PERFORMANCE: PRICE: €€
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Spooky family fun awaits in Co Clare
Try Dromoland Castle for a spook-tacular break WITH the Summer holidays over and September now upon us, Hallowe’en will be the next landmark event to look forward to – and Dromoland Castle at Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, is a beautiful landmark hotel that’s offering a great Hallowe’en family break. The 16th Century hotel on the shores of Lough Dromoland is surrounded by more than 450 acres of breath-taking scenery, including a championship parkland golf course, with a spa just another part of its significant charms. A popular family destination all year round, Dromoland Castle has prepared a spook-tacular Hallowe’en break with a particular focus on familyfriendly fun, including a family treasure hunt, fancy dress disco, pumpkin carving, a bonfire and more. The hotel is offering a two-night B&B stay with Dinner on one evening and high tea for children each day for €450 per adult, with children under 12 sharing at no additional cost, with a complimentary box of Hallowe’en treats for each child on arrival to help start the spooky festivities. Make no bones about it – your boys and ghouls should love this break down the country. To book, see www.dromoland.ie, or call 061 346 7007.
There’s nowhere else quite like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail. If you can manage the path’s challenges, you’ll be treated to some spectacular views and a very close connection to the physicality of bog and mountain habitats – as well as fast-changing mountain weather. Pictures: Shane Dillon
Brave the steps of this ‘Stairway to Heaven’ SHANE DILLON
Travel Editor
The Kingdom is a winner with Cahernane House WITH the GAA lads from The Kingdom having fought Dublin to a draw last weekend, there’s even more interest than usual in Kerry right now. The Kerry side didn’t win outright at Croker, but Kerry people are still very big winners in the hospitality trade – with award-winning Cahernane House Hotel, Killarney adding a great ‘staycation’ destination to the list. The hotel has teamed up with a leading holistic sleep therapist to offer The Sleep Coach Package, which runs from November 15-17. Priced €320 per person, this package includes two nights B&B, dinner both evenings, yoga and practical sleep tips. As a blend of stillness, restful yoga, mindfulness and unwinding, the package stay promises to help guests relax and unwind in style, with a focus on also reducing stress points and tension. For further information about what promises to be a particularly relaxing stay, or to make a booking, see www.cahernane.com, or call 064 663 1895.
AS THE old saying goes, “If you build it, they will come”, which is perhaps not the most obvious of links to a windswept mountain side and blanket bog, but bear with me. Said terrain is home to the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ – AKA the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail – which threads a thin path along the side of a mountain a boulder’s roll away from the Marble Arch Caves, just across the Border in lovely Fermanagh, near Belcoo. Truth be told, I found the trail to be a curious mix of scrabbly gravel, glorified wooden pallets and fixed steps on my recent visit, but it’s a clear, defined route across the middle of nowhere. And my, what nowhere, as the rolling hillsides set at the feet of the dark
Cuilcagh mountains, offer some of the bleakest but most striking views on this island with nary a tree to be seen, putting you slap-bang in the middle of plants and terrain impossible to find in Dublin. Those with a hunger for barren beauty will find their taste easily sated here, as they drink in sweeping, expansive views of what feels like a particularly ancient part of the North. And that’s where my Field of Dreams reference at the start comes into play. (See? I told you it would.) These particular fields of dreamy views don’t draw the ghosts of baseball players forth, but instead the living from every corner of the island of Ireland. You’d be surprised how many people want to cough up £5/€6 to park
in the middle of nowhere and then do their best Von Trapp hill-roaming – I certainly was. These hills may not have been alive with the sound of music, but they at least echoed to the sounds of families from Kerry, raggle-taggle groups of Dubs, lone dog walkers, gossiping middle-aged locals, and curious Brazilians disgorged from a minibus, with a busy car park that was absolutely humming with activity. You might think you’d be far from the madding crowd up here – but the madding crowd appears equally determined to traipse yon hills with you, as you’ll find twos and threes and lone wolfs before and behind you on the path. They’re there for the views of the bog and hills, the atmosphere and the trail itself, of course – dif-
ferent accounts peg it at somewhere between 16-20km long, for those brave/uninformed souls who decide to hike out to the very end and loop back. Those who do will gradually scale the sides of the Cuilcagh mountains, where steps and stairs reward hardy hikers with some truly spectacular, unique views at key viewing points. Or so I’ve heard – conscious of my waiting chauffeur (a sister) back at the car park, I just had time to walk a few kilometres out before returning, long before facing the challenge of the true climbs ahead, while silver curtains of rain descended on the darkening hills behind. And a good thing, too – the next day, leg muscles in a delicate area had completely seized up, turning the stairs at home into my own private Matterhorn to
descend, before facing the vast, daunting Hallwaytokitchen Plain to slowly shuffle across. That day-after delicateness was no doubt due to the deceptive travails of the trail, which isn’t accessible to everyone, and never will be. If you have mobility issues, are a wheelchair user, or have a baby in a buggy – with the trail’s steps, gates and crumbling paths up and down hills lying in wait – this isn’t remotely for you. However, if you’re fairly fit and mobile, understand that you’re literally striding off into the wilderness (where a few sparsely scattered benches await, but there are no toilets, shops, cafes or the like), and want to take in one of the most unique experiences on the island of Ireland, the Stairway to Heaven awaits your earthly footfall...
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RECIPE | A WINNING CHOICE FROM RISING STAR CHEF ADRIAN MARTIN
Enjoy the most delicious lamb steak sandwich Castleknock baker goes through to semi-finals THIS week, Chef Adrian Martin shares his recipe for a delicious lamb steak sandwich, which pairs the crunch and softness of a rustic baguette with sweet balsamic vinegar and caramelised onions, as well as an unexpected kick from a generous slathering of mustard.
Ingredients • 2 large lamb steaks • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 2 small onions, peeled and sliced • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 tbsp butter • Olive Oil • 150ml aged balsamic vinegar plus extra for the sauce • 1 large rustic baguette • Cream • Cracked black pepper Garnish
• Dijon mustard • Half a lemon • A good handful
organic salad leaves
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Method • Take the lamb steak out of the fridge and bring to room temperature for 30 mins. Heat a
pan on a high heat. • Put the thyme, butter and a bit of oil into a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat. • Once the butter has melted, place the onions into the pan, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, pop on a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for around 20 minutes, or until beautifully golden. • Pop the bread into the oven at 180C to heat it through. • Season the lamb steaks well on both sides. Oil the hot pan and place in. Seal the meat on both sides for two minutes. • Keep turning the lamb on the pan until it reaches your desired temperature. • I like mine medium. Remove from the flame and allow to rest while you crack on with the pepper sauce. • To make the sauce, add in a good glug of the extra vinegar to the pan you cooked the lamb in. • Reduce down by half on a high heat and then
MARTIN Malone from Castleknock has qualified for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition semi-finals. In association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA), the national competition was relaunched five years ago by the NPA and has been a great success ever since. The competition began in June with the heat stages, where bakers from all across the country entered their homemade loaves for inspection.
Craft brewers call for the retention of excise relief
add the cream and pepper to your liking. • Cut the warmed b re a d i n h a l f, t h e n spread on some mustard if you like.
• On the bottom half of the bread, layer over the onions, slices of the lamb, pepper sauce and bit of lemon-dressed organic salad.
• Pop the other half of bread on top, press down lightly, carve the sandwich into decent chunks, and get stuck in to the delicious fare.
Thousands to attend food & drink conference THE National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition 2019 – Ireland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, retail, food service and hospitality sectors – is being held at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin today (Thursday, September 5). The National Food & Drink Business Conference and E xhibition 2019 encompasses all major sectors of the Irish food and drink industry. The event will highlight the key trends and challenges facing the industry, while also offering practical solutions, as well as showcasing the latest innovations, developments in best practice and new technological solutions available. Now in its seventh year, this must-attend annual event for food and beverage professionals is expected to attract more
Malone was then chosen as one of eight lucky contestants to compete in the semi-finals which will take place at the National Ploughing Championships on September 17 and 18. Two bakers from each day will then be picked to go and contend the final on September 19. The overall winner of the competition will see their winning brown bread on sale in Aldi stores across the country for a minimum of six months, and will win a share of the profits, guaranteed to be at least €15,000.
than 3,000 visitors from across the country to participate in a range of conferences, se m in a r s a n d p a n e l di scu s s i o n s highlighting the most pressing issues facing the industry. With a turnover of about €28 billion,
food and drink manufacturing is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry. Despite a year of unprecedented global volatility, involving political uncertainty, extreme weather events and continuing curre n c y f lu c tu ati o n s im p a c tin g competitiveness, the value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reached €12.1 billion in 2018 – down just 4% from a record high in 2017 – according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects 2018/2019 report. However, although the economic fundamentals in the long term remain bright, a cloud of uncertainty resulting from the Brexit referendum in Britain poses major challenges for the entire Irish food and drink industry in the short term, especially given its export-orientated nature.
THE Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland (ICBI), representing 34 small independent craft breweries, had asked Minister Paschal Donohoe, to maintain the current 50% excise relief on Alcohol Products Tax, which is applicable to microbreweries, in advance of his Budget 2020 plans. The group has submitted its pre-budget submission to the Department of Finance and has stressed to the Minister the importance of the excise relief to the independent craft brewing sector. Currently, the market place in which independent craft brewers operate is dominated by multinational and global brands which hold a market share of 97% - with artisan brewers operating from the remaining margin.
CRAFTBEERCORNER P60 Dublin IPA Persistence Brewing Co, Dublin
PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado This brew is a refreshing West Coast IPA from this Dublin brewer located in Fade Street. Very crisp with a nice selection of cascade, summit, warrior and Nugget hops. It’s a nice 6% ABV and can be found in several bars in Dublin.
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Peugeot 508 SW – A fusion of style and practicality DECLAN GLYNN
HOT on the heels of the striking new PEUGEOT 508 Fastback comes the even more practical SW (Station Wagon) which combines the stunning good looks of the Fastback, with a sleek bodystyle that oozes desirability. Exciting Interior Peugeot’s latest interior design continues to impress, with excellent quality and a unique, modern feel that makes most rivals feel dull. The 508 SW is a great place in which to spend time, as the small racing car-like steering wheel provides a sense of occasion to every journey, while the swept-back dashboard and tall centre console makes the driving position feel low-slung and sporty. The 508’s piano-key shortcut buttons sit in a row beneath the central display and add even
more style to the mix. Trim Levels There are four trim levels available in the new PEUGEOT 508 SW – Active, Allure, GT Line, and range-topping GT. While the entry-level Active trim is available only with a 1.5-litre (130bhp) diesel engine, all other trim levels come with petrol or diesel options. These consist of a 1.6-litre THP (petrol) unit with 180bhp (225bhp in GT trim), or a 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) with 130bhp, and a 2.0-litre BlueHDi with a choice of either 160bhp, or 180bhp. A slick 6-speed manual gearbox option is available with the 1.5-litre BlueHDi engine, with all other engines only available in 8-speed (8-EAT) automatic guise. Choose the 1.5-litre BlueHDI engine, and the 8-EAT gearbox can also be specified.
Review Car My review car was a new PEUGEOT 508 SW GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 130bhp Automatic, which looked amazing in Nimbus Grey metallic paint, with its fang-like LED daytime-running-lights (DRL’s) and ‘Claw Effect’ LED rear lights. Upon unlocking the car’s stylish frameless doors, the DRL’s flash repeatedly for a few seconds, while the rear lights provide a dramatic ‘dance’ from side to side in unison with the DRL’s, and this certainly adds an extra layer of drama to the exciting exterior look of the car. Performance & Pricing The new 508 SW is equally as exciting to drive as it is to look at, and with prices starting at just €34,410 (plus delivery), it truly is a sound finacial proposition for families, and company car drivers alike.
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1) Sleek, Sporty Station Wagon 2) Cargo Capacity Up To 1,780-litres 3) Stunning Interior Design 4) Petrol or Diesel Engines 5) Priced From €34,410 (ex-delivery)
Report shows used car sales down 4.2% DECLAN GLYNN
VEHICLE history and data expert Cartell.ie have released their findings from the latest state of the market report in conjunction with BAC Auto Consulting. Used car sales for the first seven months of 2019 are down 4.2% including imports, and down 4.4% excluding imports. Used car sales have f a l l e n eve r y m o n t h this year over the same period in 2018 except for March, where the fall in used car sales in March 2018 helped deliver a 9% increase in total used car sales in March 2019, 6.3% increase excluding imports. Total used car imports hit 22.9% of all used car sales to the end of July 2019. This is up from 21.9% of all used car sales in 2018. The figure of 22.9% constitutes a record since Cartell has started recording this figure. This increase of imports
impacting used car sales is expected to continue whilst the UK border stays open and the euro remains strong against the pound. The report states: “While the issue of an open or closed border between Ireland and the UK is seen as the biggest issue facing Brexit, there is some irony that a closed border could actually be a good thing for parts of Ireland’s automotive industry, according to the latest data from Cartell.ie Carstat database. Back in 2013, with a relatively strong euro against the British p o u n d i m p o r t s we re flooding in at a rate of two for every three new cars sold. Collapse The collapse of the Euro in 2015 saw this drop to a ratio of 1:3 before rising again to a record of almost four imports for every five new cars sold in 2018. H o w e v e r, t h e U K
Volkswagen at the 2019 Ploughing Championships
stumbling over Brexit s aw U K b u s i n e s s e s stockpiling in the runup to the original March 2019 Brexit data which boosted UK GDP growth and strengthened the pound against the euro.” Despite the pound weakening since March, total imports remain 5.4% down over the first
six months of last year. The UK car market fell by 4.3% for the first half of 2019 compared to the same period last year. Both markets are also seeing the introduction of the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test. This could see some UK dealers and manufacturers pushing new
car sales in the run-up to September to clear out stock before the new regulations are mandated and to recover some lost sales. The political brinkmanship over Brexit co u l d a l so ke e p t h e pound weak adding to the attractiveness of importing.
VOLKSWAGEN will have a strong focus on its SUV range at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. Volkswagen has been a strong supporter of the show for many years and this year will have their largest range of SUVs on display ever, including the all- new T-Cross, the T-Roc, the Tiguan and 7-seat Tiguan Allspace and the top of the range Touareg. The National Ploughing Championships attracts almost a quarter of a million visitors each year, and this year with such a focus on new technology, including electric vehicles, visitors will see the fullyelectric e- Golf. Also, making its Irish debut is the new Volkswagen Passat and this new model is available as a petrol, diesel and as a plug-in hybrid in the form of the new Passat GTE. And while we can hope for sunshine at this year’s event, history tells us to expect for the worst and visitors to the Volkswagen stand can pop by and pick up a Volkswagen poncho. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will also have a strong presence at this year’s show – models in display will include the new Grand California and the brand is also promising more surprises to be revealed closer to the event.
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LIFFEY DESCENT: CANOEING: CLOSE to 200 packed into Dublin’s City Hall on Saturday night for the launch of “The Liffey Descent – 60 Years of Ireland’s Toughest Canoe Challenge”, written by Iain Maclean, on Saturday evening. Among them were the winners of the first seven races, and five who paddled in the very first Liffey race of 1960.
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WHILE wet conditions mitigated against planned fast times, the Morton games still managed to produce fireworks at the Santry Stadium for one of the highlights of the athletics summer. Highlights included a second Morton Mile win from Robert Dominic (USA) in a time of 3.58.90. Despite the conditions, five athletes managed the magical sub-four minute mark. Clonliffe had two worthy competitors in the race – Cathal Doyle, tenth in 4.02.65 and Eoin Pierce 13th in 4.05.40. There was a truly magnificent win in the Albie Thomas 5000 from Aussie Pat Tiernan who took a tumble, including a somersault, after 600 metres but still managed a 13.28.41 win, magnificent in the drenched arena. There was also a very classy women’s 1,500m, producing a superb race,
won by last year’s runner-up Elinor Perrier in a time of 4.08.59. In the sprint events, an intriguing men’s 100 metre line-up brought 19 athletes to the start line, whittled down by the heats to 10 athletes, where there was a superb win by Cordero Gray (USA) in 10.44 seconds ino a strong headwind. In the women’s 200m, Phil Healy gave the packed home straight stand something to cheer about, as she came off the bend in first place and battled to the finish line. She was just being overhauled by Kiara Parker (USA) who won in 23.94, 8 hundredths of a second ahead of Healy. The men’s 400m saw local favourite Brian Gregan in his comeback race. Unfortunately, his hamstring played up and he only lasted 150 metres. Obi Igbokwe (USA) was a worthy winner in 45.95. The women’s 800m brought the prospect of a Ciara Mageean win and the possibility of a fast time, the pace-
Robert Dominic (wearing 2) battles the field and the conditions in the Morton Mile. Picture: Fintan Stewart
maker did an excellent job. But the strong headwind put paid to any such notions. Coming off the final bend, with Mageean well in contention, it was the fast finishing Canadian Lindsey Butterworth who was strongest down the straight in a time of 2.01.33, The men’s 800m saw Mark English
run out of it with 200m to go. American Isiah Harris won in 1.48.20. An interesting mixed 4 x 400 relay, which was essentially a Netherlands versus Ireland match ended from the off as the Dutch team inexplicably started without their baton.Although they finished the race, they were promptly disqualified.
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ATHLETICS: AFTER LONG WAIT, LUCAN TO OPEN NEW FACILITY Lucan Harriers members and Parkrun Race Director Ceara Kerrigan did a Parkrun takeover in Griffeen Park last Saturday. The objective was to promote their 5mile Road Race on Sunday, September 8. Registration for the race is www.myrunresults. com
LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S WE DOdone WELL it allto again the Junior on Saturday A la the 14th of September for the All Ireland Final Football Replay with the All Ireland Ladies Football on Sunday the 15th of September. Great win for our Senior A Camogie team against reigning Champions St Judes on Sunday with a 1 point victory. Well done to our Minor A Hurlers who had a great win over Thomas Davis. The Academies resume on Saturday 14th of September. Registration day is on Saturday 7th of September in the main club hall ( Pairc Ui Mhurchu) from 9.30am-12pm. Check out the websiteballyboden.ie for more information. Thanks to all who attended the special Mass for deceased members on Saturday. There was no winner of this week’s Ballyboden St Enda’s Lotto - This week’s jackpot is €8,500. The numbers drawn were 5,8,24, 11.
LUCAN SARSFIELDS SOME disappointment at the weekend with Senior Camogie and Minor A hurlers losing out in Championship. Next up for Senior Camogie is St Judes away on the 7th September. There was plenty of good results in Juvenile Camogie with 5 out of 6 teams recording Championship wins. Juvenile Ladies football also opened their Championship with some mixed results 15A drew with Ballyboden, 13A won, 13B lost out to Clontarf away however the 14B girls were able to come back from Clontarf with a good win. For our Minor Ladies footballers this weekend coming sees the commence of the Minor football Championship, with our As home to Kilmacud Crokes, and the Bs away to Raheny FOLLOWING defeatboth to at 11am. NaomhAtOthe time of writing we were awaiting notification from CCC on any possible changes to Senior Championships following yesterday drawn All Ireland Final. And speaking of the All-Ireland Final a great crowd enjoyed the new BIG screen in the function room. Great to have such an atmosphere in the club. I remember that Summer in Dublin , and the Liffey as it stank like hell….YES a date for your DIARY 28th September Bagatelle will be live in the clubhouse…tickets can be purchased on the club website or from the Bar or any Executive member… only €20 for what will be a great nights entertainment.
REMINDER we are seeking volunteers from players who have recently qualified in their profession as we will be running the very successful Staidear agus Sport event again in September, … we are looking for older players from all professions to shre some wisdom with our young members on how sport can help them as they prepare for their studies. If anyone is interested they can contact Seamus, 087 218 9960. Lotto There was no winner of the lotto on the 29th August, Numbers were, , and . Next weeks’ jackpot is €11,800, next draw will be managed by Frank Fleming and is sponsored by,. Play Online here, Or Tickets can be purchased at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms. The Golf Society’s next outing is Gerry Mescall’s Captain’s Day in Millicent Golf Club on Saturday 7th September, tee booked from 11.06am - 12.26pm. Followed by Captain’s Dinner, Presentation of Prizes, great music and craic in Sarsfields Clubhouse, 12th Lock at 8.00pm. All are very welcome, and even if you’re not playing golf, why not come to the Dinner, it’s always a great occasion. Cost; Golf €30, Dinner €25. Still a few slots open on the timesheet! To book golf and/or dinner please contact Seamus Fagan on 086 8168984. Bingo Wednesdays 8:30pm.
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Harriers finally back on track RUNNING TRACK OPENING DAVE DONNELLY
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ALMOST two years of frustration will come to an end for Lucan Harriers Athletics Club on Sunday when they finally unveil their new running track to the public. The west Dublin club will mark the occasion with a five-mile road race starting at the club and ending with the firstever competitive lap of the brand new track. More than 500 people are expected to tog out on the day, and up to 100 club members will volunteer. All are welcome to sign up in advance for the race, which kicks off at 11am.
The unveiling of the state-of-the-art facility concludes a renovation project that began in early 2018, when the club engaged Crawford Contracts to renovate the grounds on the Newcastle Road. The company went i n to a d m i n i s t r a t i o n three months later and it took several months before the project could be resumed with McSweeney Sports Surfaces. It’s a huge relief for the club who, notwithstanding the financial cost of going two years without a running track, have been forced to turn away members due to the shortage of facilities. The club have incurred
the financial penalty of renting the Weston Hockey Club pitches and school halls for juveniles’ training, while adult members have had to train elsewhere. “It was very challenging because we have almost 200 juvenile members who, obviously, you can’t take out onto the road,” chairperson Marie Collins tells the Dublin Gazette. “The senior members were able to get by – it was very difficult. But at least they could run on the roads, go in the parks, etc. But with children, you need to have a safe space for them. “The other impact is that we have a waiting list and we were unable
to take as many children as we would have liked last year. “That has been addressed this year and, now that we’re about to get our track back, we’re in a position to clear our waiting list of juveniles. “It was very difficult for the club and the children who wanted to join. We want children to join so that was really, really challenging.” The club can now look to the future with a modern running track that will soon be certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) as a competition venue. Its main purpose will remain, however, as a community hub to pro-
mote fitness and athletic recreation for young and old in Lucan and its environs. “ I t ’s a m a s s i v e upgrade. [The old track] served us well while we had it but it had really fallen into disrepair and we had flooding issues on the track. “It was fine if we had a spell of dry weather. But during winter, you’d go home from training with half the track in your shoes. This is state-ofthe-art – it’s absolutely fantastic. “ I t ’s c o m p e t i t i o n standard. It’s IAAFstandard. That’s really exciting for the members and the entire community – it’s a fabulous piece of infrastructure.”
Newlands GC on the double
NEWLANDS Golf Club produced a spectacular double last weekend as they won both the Junior Foursomes and the Junior Cup at the AIG Ladies Cups and Shields East Leinster Finals at the K Club. In the foursomes, they got the best of Forrest Little 2-1 as Denise Tobin and Patricia Heffernan got the best of Susan Somes and Maureen Hampson 5&4 in the lead-off leg. Frances Mahon and Frances Mayberry then won the second match on the course by one Newlands’ Marie Harper, Bernadette Flynn and Siobhan Byrne celebrate. Picture: Pat Cashman hole when they held Siobhan Garvey and
Niamh Mahon at bay. Forrest Little’s Adrienne Timmons and Susan Cullen won the third match 3&2 against Wendy Hogan and Deborah McCready. In the Junior Cup, the west Dublin club beat Naas in their final 3.5 to 1.5 with Rosaleen Cunningham (3&2), Leonie Colgan (6&4) and Naomi Curtin (4&3) winning the top three matches to put them in an unassailable position. Naas did win the fourth match while the fifth match was halved.
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CANOEING: FIRST SEVEN WINNERS OF FAMOUS CHALLENGE GATHER FOR SPECIAL EVENT
Liffey Descent’s place in history THE LIFFEY DESCENT LINDIE NAUGHTON
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CLOSE to 200 packed into Dublin’s City Hall on Saturday night for the launch of “The Liffey Descent – 60 Years of Ireland’s Toughest Canoe Challenge”, written by Iain Maclean, on Saturday evening. Among them were the winners of the first seven races, and five who paddled in the very first Liffey race of 1960. As well as his kayak, An Mhurchú III, Roger Greene, the first winner, brought the original Coca Cola Trophy that he won outright in 1962. “Of course, there wasn’t a lot of canoeing around then and the first race was only a small one,” he said. After his wins in the three Liffey races from 1960 to 1962, Greene became a prominent figure in the sailing community. Derek Martin, with a gift for promotion, was one of the men behind that first race which went from Grattan Bridge to Butt Bridge in the city centre. “It was only a small race organised as part of the first Dublin Boat Show held at Busáras around Easter,” he says, showing a framed poster advertising the Boat Show. Helping round up the canoeists for the race was the late Ernest Lawrence, who would compete with his sister Elizabeth in a double. A year later, Lawrence came up with the idea of a two-day, long-distance race starting at Straffan with an overnight camp at Leixlip Lake. While that format lasted for one year only, the idea of a long-distance race on the Liffey was firmly established. When the race, now called the Liffey Descent, was held in 1964, Neil Alexander from Belfast Canoe Club finished first in the men’s singles class and would win again a year later. “There weren’t a lot of canoeing races around, so I don’t know why I hadn’t heard of the Liffey race before then. We had long distance races in the north, on rivers like the Blackwater, with the Belfast club founded in 1960 and
quite a lot of canoeing going on,” he said. Jim Sweeney, now living in Celbridge, was one of the seven to compete in the first race. “There was only one club in Dublin at the time, based in Dun Laoghaire; most of the races were up north. I was only a young lad at the time, living just off the Stillorgan road, and along with my cousin, Frank Burgess who lived in Nutley Road, we joined up. “We were brought everywhere by people like Roger Greene, Derek Martin, and Ernie and Leslie Lawrence. We would go to a river bank, put our boats on the water and paddle off. You couldn’t do that now!” When the two young lads decided to build their own kayak, the gardens of both their houses were turned into workshops. “We bought a book by Percy Blandford on building your own boat and thought we’d give it a go. The plans came to us by post on large sheets and after a trip to Noyeks in town to buy what we needed we got to work.” A few years later, kayak building kits became available. “The Moonrakers were brilliant and you didn’t have to paint them. The only problem I found was that I kept falling out of the boat at first!” Iain Maclean’s comprehensive history recalls those pioneering days. The changes both to the sport and to the Liffey Descent itself over the years, with the start moving to Straffan in 1970, where it has remained ever since. The finish has also changed a few times, and after a number of years in Memorial Park on the opposite side of the river, is now at the Garda Boat Club in Islandbridge. This year’s 60th race will finish at the Garda Club on Saturday September 14, with spectators welcome to cheer on an expected entry of over 500. Copies of “The Liffey Descent – 60 years of Ireland’s toughest Canoe Challenge” by Iain Maclean are available from Canoeing Ireland at Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown; phone 01-6251105; email info@canoe.ie. Hermitage’s Rowan Lester celebrates Leinster’s victory. Picture: Pat Cashman
Lester leads way for Leinster INTERPROVINCIAL GOLF sport@dublingazette.com
HERMITAGE Golf Club’s Rowan Lester was the only unbeaten player at this week’s interprovincial championships as he helped Leinster claim their fourth title in the last five years.
He delivered three wins in tandem with Rob Brazill for Leinster amid his total of five wins and one half over the course of the competition. The 23-year-old from Hermitage beat Allan Hill in his final match, making six birdies during his round to record a 2&1
success. “I was just saying to the boys before the start of this week, I think every Leinster team and every Irish men’s team I’ve been on, we haven’t lost,” Lester noted. “Maybe the boys get good entertainment out of me.”
Comprehensive wins against Ulster and reigning champions, Munster, meant that Leinster only needed three points to take the trophy. Connacht put up a mighty fight on day three, but their 7-4 success was not enough to deny their eastern rivals.
Roger Greene - winner of the first three Liffey races with his boat and the trophy he won outright
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ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN APPLICATIONS for tickets for the All Ireland Football Final replay between Dublin and Kerry will be accepted in the club from Monday evening, 2nd September. Only fully paid up adult members will be eligible to apply for a maximum of one ticket per person. Preference will be afforded to members who renewed their membership by 31st March, in line with GAA rules. Every applicant is asked to leave their name, contact number and their preference for a stand or terrace ticket. Demand is again likely to exceed club requirement and we ask Members be cognisant of this. Our Lotto jackpot this week stands at €10,000. We urge Members and supporters to support our club Lotto, which is vital to supporting the running of the club. This week’s draw will take place Tuesday 3rd September and you can purchase tickets within the club or online. Round Tower Mini Leagues will run Monday 9th to Thursday 12th September. Children from Under 7 (born 2012) up to Under 10 (born 2009) can play in the leagues which entail football, hurling and camogie. Registration is €5 and further details are in the news section on our website. On the playing pitches, our Senior Footballers were beaten by St Mary’s Saturday evening in Saggart. Our Minor Hurlers beat Castleknock.
ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN OUR GOLF classic took place in the Hermitage on Friday. Thank you to the organising committee, and all who took part and made the event so successful. A special word of thanks for our many sponsors for their wonderful support. Lots of photos on our Facebook page. Several of our teams were back in action during the past week, with the U12s playing in the Camaint finals in Parnell Park. Well done to the U12 camogie team who played a great match against Portmarnock. Girls of the game were Robyn Graham and Grace Garner. The senior camogie team beat Ballyboden in the championship on a score of 2-7 to 0-7. A special mention for our Masters team (pictured) who played very well in the Joe McNally Masters tournament. Credit to Damo Flood and all the lads for taking part. Training has now resumed for all teams,
and new members always welcome. Contact details on our website at www. stpatricksgaa.ie The Academy for children born in 2014/15 resumes in Pobalscoil Hall on Monday 9th September. We would ask members to spread the word and bring a friend. Details of all match fixtures will be posted on our website during the week. The lotto numbers this weekend were 7, 13, 22 and 28. No jackpot winner. We had five match 3 winners – Jimmy Dunphy, Sigitas, Jovita Hildebrandt, D Fagan and J Johnston who each won €40. The jackpot next weekend will be €5,400 with the draw taking place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm. Lotto tickets are available online and from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, and Manor Hair Studios.
THOMAS DAVIS COMMISERATIONS to the Senior Football Team who were defeated by An Riocht in the Kilmacud 7 aside. Intermediate Football Team were defeated by Templeogue Synge Street in AFL 5. Minor Hurling Team were defeated by Ballyboden St Endas in the first group match in Championship. Ladies Senior Football Team were defeated in the Cup Final. Under 14 Ladies Football Team were defeated in their Championship while both Under 15 teams had wins. Ladies Junior Football Team were defeated by Fingal Ravens in the Shield. Under 13 Camogie Team had a great win over Clan Na Gael at the weekend. Under 15 Camogie Team defeated Commercials. Under 9 Team had good performances over Liffey Gaels and Westmanstown Gaels and the Under 8’s fielded against Faughs-Celtic and Bray Emmett’s. Senior Hurling Team play Ballyboden St Endas on Saturday 7th September in the B Championship Quarter Final at Pairc Ui Murchu and Junior Hurling Team play Wild Geese in the D Championship on Sunday 8th September at Oldtown. Minor Football Team play St Oliver Plunketts ER in the A Championship on Sunday 8th September at Kiltipper Road. Academy resumes on Saturday 7th September 10am to 11am on All Weather Pitch.Any queries please contact Stephen at 087 679 5720. Members who require tickets for the All Ireland Football Final Replay are requested to email their application tosecretary.thomasdavis.dublin@gaa.ie. Tickets will only be allocated to membership whose membership subscription is fully paid up. Only 1 ticket will be allocated per individual.
GYMNASTICS: TALLAGHT THE LATEST HOME GYM
Olympian gymnasts welcome new venue GYMNASTICS sport@dublingazette.com
OLYMPIAN Gymnastics Club recently moved into the Tallaght neighbourhood and officially opened its doors to all in late August. Mayor of South Dublin, Vicky Casserly, cut the ribbon to their new gymnastics training facility in Greenhills. The club, which has been running since 1965, has been providing classes to thousands of children in the South Dublin area, in both their clubs and in local schools. Children of all abilities are welcome in classes and every child is encouraged to do their best and to leave the gym with a smile on their face. Neil Gissane, manager at Olympian Gymnastics Club, says they are delighted to be a permanent part of the Tallaght community and they look forward to many happy years here. The company provides jobs to over 60 coaches and managers across it’s venues, many of whom have come up through the club. There will be more job opportunities arising with the launch of their new venue and they are look-
Olympian Gymnastics celebrate their launch. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
ing out for people who are passionate about sport to join their team, either in a coaching or management capacity. O l y m p i a n ’s G i n a McDonagh said the club has played a key role in his life: “In 1997, my parents sent me to after school gymnastics to get rid of me for a few hours. “Fast forward 20 years and I’m moving on from my position as site manager having qualified as a teacher. What four-year-
JUNIOR F DECIDER Na Gaeil Oga undone in final NA GAEIL Oga were denied in
the final of the Dublin Junior ‘F’ Ladies Football Championship as they fell 3-11 to 2-5 at the hands of Na Gaeil Oga. Niamh Thornton led the Na Gaeil Oga resistance - Anna Ni Uiginn also found the net in the closing moments - but they could never quite rein in the challenge of their Thomas Ashe Park counterparts. Thornton ended with 1-3 to her name with Amanda Treanor landing 0-2. Picture: gaapics.com
old me didn’t know was how instrumental OGC would be in shaping the adult I would become. “Being a member of OGC lent itself to many opportunities. Be ing part of the display team brought a promise of travel to various competitions and festivals- France, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Greece and the UK. “The club gave many of us our first job, taught us responsibility, punctuality, patience, leadership
and teamwork. Friendships that will last a lifetime and span continents were formed. “In sixth year and throughout college it was my escape. Word counts, deadlines and CAO applications are not exactly at the forefront of your mind when you’re mid backflip. To find out more about Olympian gymnastics, go to www.olympiangymnastics.com or email info@olympiangymnastics.com.
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ASDFSAFSDAFSDAF: FOOTBALL: 14 MAN DUBS FSDAFDSA RESCUE REPLAY FROM THRILL-A-MINUTE FINAL
Drive for five still alive ALL-IRELAND SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL Dublin Kerry CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com
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DUBLIN’S quest for a fifth All-Ireland senior football title in succession continues, after a keenly contested drawn final at Croke Park on Sunday. In a gripping affair, there were shades of the 2011 final when it came down to the final kick, but this time there was to be no winner. Dean Rock’s tight, angled effort from close to the sideline went wide in the 79th minute, and the sides were left to battle it out for another day. This was a game where Dublin will have plenty to reflect upon. There was certainly strong agreement that the performances of Jack McCaffrey, Brian Howard and Stephen Cluxton were among Dublin’s best on the day. McCaffrey was on fire for the Metropolitans, scoring 1-3 from play, in a game which was easily Dublin’s stiffest test of the championship summer. The 35th minute dismissal of Na Fianna’s Jonny Cooper on a second yellow card proved testing for the five-in-a-row
chasers. Although Kerry held a one-point lead in injury-time, after an effort from Whitehall Colmcilles substitute Cormac Costello was adjudged to be wide by Hawkeye, Dublin tied the game for the sixth time in the 74th minute through Rock. At least seven minutes of additional time were announced and, when Sean O’Shea fouled Paddy Small with almost 77 minutes played, up-stepped fellow Ballymun Kickhams clubman Rock, but the free-taker failed to land the placekick. Earlier, Dublin got off to a solid start and led by 0-3 to 0-1 with a little under four minutes played with Kilmacud Croke’s clubman Paul Mannion; and Rock (2) on target. Kerry’s point came from O’Shea – the first of 10 points from the Kenmare clubman over the contest. The Kingdom were working their short kick-outs well and began to get a firm foothold at midfield, moving 0-4 to 0-3 ahead after 13 and a half minutes. Mannion equalised before O’Shea put Kerry back in front at the end of an opening quarter which saw his side register four wides.
Boden edge out St Jude’s in key senior tie
Player of the match Jack McCaffrey on the attack. Picture: James Crombie/Inpho
A crucial point in this game came in the 19th minute, after Howard won possession from a kick-out, and Dublin drove forward with James McCarthy also involved, before McCaffrey finished to the net for his side’s goal. Dublin gained momentum, and added five of the next seven points, including a quartet of Rock efforts, and one from Cuala’s Con O’Callaghan to move 1-9 to 0-7 ahead, before Cooper’s dismissal. O’Shea cut the gap just before the break, beginning a scoring spell which saw him claim three points, two after
half-time, as Kerry cut the gap to two. Dublin kept ahead at crucial moments through the efforts of Rock and McCaffrey, but the introduction of Tommy Walsh and Killian Spillane helped swing things in Kerry’s favour. Both linked up, before the latter grabbed a well struck 56th minute goal. This kick-started a bright spell for Kerry, as they scored four of the next five points, to take a 1-16 to 1-15 lead on 66 minutes, but Dublin were resolute and dominated possession over the remainder of the game.
Valentine’s day for loved up Wanderers in Junior E Wanderers celebrate their victory. Picture: GAAPics.com
DLGFA JUNIOR E FINAL Wanderers Templeogue Synge Street DAIRE WALSH sport@dublingazette.com
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DANIELLE Valentine struck deep into second-half stoppage-time at Blunden Drive to give Wanderers a dramatic triumph in the Dublin Junior ‘E’ Ladies Football Championship final. Their opponents, Templeogue Synge Street, looked set to prevail when Lucy O’Donovan’s 1-1 salvo helped them establish a two-point buffer (2-7 to 1-8) in the dying moments.
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It was a stunning late riposte for the Ballyboden club who had lost their group stage meeting 4-13 to 5-6 in May against the same opposition. Wanderers did get off to a flyer with the excellent Caroline Conway kicking a point, in the opening minute, before an Emma Murphy free doubled their advantage. Templeogue eventually settled with a pointed free from the influential Sophie Quinn. But Wanderers were peppering their goal, drawing netminder Roisin O’Reilly into an excellent double save from Mary Gaynor. Gaynor did raise white flags either side of another point courtesy of Conway and this increased their lead to five points (0-6 to 0-1) after 20 minutes. Templeogue came storming back, however, as they got on top of possession around the middle-third. Lucy O’Donovan’s first point got them up and running. She subsequently turned creator for Quinn’s goal on 26 minutes, firing a shot through the fingertips of Nicola Doran. They wiped out the Wanderers cushion with an outstanding Rachel Dunne point.
An injury to Wanderers centre-forward Maria Redmond held up play towards the end of the half but, when play resumed, an O’Donovan free meant Templeogue were 1-4 to 0-6 up at the interval. O’Donovan was turning into a reliable source for scores and her third point boosted Templeogue’s prospects three minutes after the restart. Wanderers remained in the reckoning and Murphy converted a 25-metre free to cut the gap back to one. Her effort was matched by O’Donovan and, moving into the final-quarter, Quinn rattled the bottom of the Wanderers’ post from a tight right-hand angle. Having survived this scare, they turned the tables on Barry Quinn’s side at the opposite end. Conway was again the instigator and after linking up to good effect with Cassidy, it was left for Valentine to clinically find the bottom right-hand corner. Wanderers suddenly found themselves within touching distance of the title and Murphy’s third free followed. The tension ramped up as the final whistle approached and a resilient Templeogue displayed their mettle with a second goal on 55 minutes. Quinn burst forward into enemy territory and laid off for O’Donovan to smash home. TSS suddenly had the title in their sights once more. And when O’Donovan claimed a point two minutes into time added on, it seemed like it might be enough. Wanderers and Valentine had other ideas, though – the elusive inside forward finding room inside to plant a precise finish into the back of the net.
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s edged out St Judes, but Lucan Sarsfields lost to a strong St. Vincent’s side in the ‘We Are Dublin’ Senior 1 Camogie Championship round two games on Sunday. A solid first-half display was key for Ballyboden St Enda’s in their 0-13 to 0-12 home win over St Jude’s. Ballyboden led by 0-9 to 0-5 at halftime, but Jude’s battled hard on the restart. Aoife Molloy and Niamh Gannon added three points each and Caragh Dawson was also on target, but Ballyboden held on for victory. Darina Ryan (0-7) top-scored for the winners. St Vincent’s claimed back-to-back victories, with a 4-13 to 0-6 win over Lucan Sarsfields. St Jude’s host Lucan on Saturday at 5pm in round three. Faughs/Celtic host Ballyboden St Enda’s; Skerries Harps taking on Ballinteer St John’s and St Vincent’s hosting Na Fianna. Elsewhere, Faughs/ Celtic had a 5-8 to 2-4 loss to Whitehall Colmcilles in Junior 1 and Ballyboden’s thirds were 4-4 to 2-3 winners over St Anne’s in Junior 3. In Junior 4, Lucan Sarsfields had a 13-11 to 3-2 win over Ballinteer St John’s; Naomh Peregerine were 5-7 to 0-2 winners over Ballyboden; while Round Towers had a 9-16 to 0-0 win over Cuala.
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ALL OF YOUR WEST DUBLIN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 33-39 27-31
THE HISTORIC LIFFEY DESCENT CANOEING: On
the eve of this year’s classic canoe marathon, over 200 celebrate Ireland’s toughest challenge in the sport. SEE P29
HARRIERS’ WAIT FINALLY OVER ATHLETICS: Lucan
Harriers finally get to open their brand new running track after several delays in construction. SEE P28
VALENTINE’S NIGHT FOOTBALL:
Wanderers leave it late but get the perfect gift with a late Valentine goal nicking junior championship glory. SEE P31
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Gavin hails Dubs’ blue steel to earn replay CÓILÍN DUFFY
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DUBLIN manager Jim Gavin’s feeling was one of disappointment by his sides overall performance, as the five-in-arow dream managed to remain intact, after Sunday’s All-Ireland Final draw with Kerry at Croke Park. The 1-16 apiece scoreline at the full-time whistle of referee David Gough ensured a first replayed All-Ireland Senior Football Final since 2016 – when Dublin faced Mayo. “I’m just disappointed with our performance - that’s the overriding thought,” Gavin said after the game. “The resilience that t h e D u b l i n p l aye r s showed, to be on the ropes as such, and to still keep moving and creating scoring chances and turning the ball over - that’s obviously the impressive piece. “But, during the overall expanse of the game, it just wasn’t good enough from standards the players have of themselves - not what I set for them. “When they reflect, they will have a lot to say. And all we have done today by getting a draw is given us the opportunity to come out here in 13 days and hopefully get a better performance. “If we can do that, hopefully, we will be there again at the end of the game.” Gavin was impressed with how his side bat-
Dublin manager Jim Gavin was given plenty to ponder following their All-Ireland final draw last Sunday. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
“The resilience that the Dublin players showed,
to be on the ropes - that’s obviously the impressive piece.“ tled, after being reduced to 14 men, following Jonny Cooper’s second yellow card just before half-time. “I thought the guys did really well. I thought the players on the pitch were doing phenomenally well against a fantastic and super side like Kerry,” he said. “They are going to put you under pressure. I thought our guys did really, really well in defence in that regard.
“Obviously, it changes the dynamic - absolutely it does. “As I said, over the full expanse of the game, it just wasn’t good enough - that’s all, so we’ll just have to move on with it.” Dublin were placed as strong favourites going into this contest, and indeed the odds for a draw stood at 14/1. Gavin was far from surprised by Kerry’s strong showing, having also been very impressed
with the Kingdom in the lead-up to this game. “They have been so impressive,” he said. “For us in the national league, obviously we met them in Tralee. We had a good look at them upclose. “The National League final didn’t go their way, but they have been very impressive in the Munster Championship and the same with the AllIreland Series. “A lot of questions
were asked of them against Donegal when they were down a couple of players. Fo u r p o i n t s d ow n against Tyrone, and no more against ourselves today when they came back fighting. “That side is full of quality, and, like ourselves, age doesn’t mean anything. “ I f yo u a r e g o o d enough, you are old enough, and their players did really well today.”
Players such as Bernard Brogan and Eoghan O’Gara didn’t make the match-day 26 on Sunday, and Gavin says places are very much up for grabs ahead of the replay. “We’ll obviously recover as best we can over the coming days and go back training. “I suppose we have a very strong squad and lots of players hungry to get on the [match-day] squad to get game time, so it just opens up again.”