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Residents’ lives made hell by scramblers THE misuse of scramblers and quad bikes is “making life hell” for residents across West Dublin. Local TD Sean Crowe (SF) said that constant noise from the vehicles is interfering with residents’ sleep, their leisure time and is undermining the quality of resident’s lives. In one estate in Tymon North, Tallaght, residents claim there are at least eight active bikes and two quad bikes on the go, day and night, with many of them owned by the same individuals. The Government is facing increased calls to regulate such vehicles. SEE PAGE 5
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Councillors blast back at FG claims MARK O’BRIEN
A NUMBER of local representatives have reacted angrily to the Housing Minister blaming them for a lack of progress in dealing with the housing crisis. Last week, it emerged that Minister Eoghan Murphy had written to a number
of local authorities in Dublin threatening to take powers away from them if they did not do more to address the housing crisis. His stance was backed by the Taoiseach at the Fine Gael think-in, citing South Dublin County Council as an example. Their actions were slammed by local TD Eoin O Broin (SF), who said Fine Gael and
Fianna Fail councillors were the ones who were blocking social housing. People Before Profit councillors called on Minister Murphy to “stop the blame game”, while Social Democrats councillor Dermot Looney said the Taoiseach’s comments were “pathetic”. FULL STORY ON PAGE 2
Little Lucie loses locks with love A KIND-HEARTED little girl from Clondalkin has decided to donate 16 inches of her hair to a charity in honour of a classmate who lost her battle with cancer. Gaelscoil na Camoige pupil Lucie Perry (7) decided to donate her hair after a classmate in Junior infants lost her hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Sadly, Lucie’s classmate passed away, and Lucie decided to do something to honour her memory. SEE PAGE 3
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HOUSING MINISTER COMES UNDER FIRE
Councillors hit back at FG claims MARK O’BRIEN
A NUMBER of local representatives have reacted strongly to the Housing Minister blaming them for a lack of progress in dealing with the housing crisis. Last week, it emerged that Minister Eoghan Murphy had written to a number of Local Authorities in Dublin threatening to take powers away from them if they did not do more to address the housing crisis. His stance was backed by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Fine Gael thinkin. The Taoiseach singled out South Dublin County Council, saying: “South Dublin County Council, for example, the largest party on that council is Sinn Féin. “A lot of councils are dominated by left-wing parties and they have a role to play too. “It shouldn’t be about blame, it should be about solving the problem and we need those local authorities, those Sinn
Housing Minister, Eoghan Murphy TD
Féin and left-wing members of local authorities getting their councils to CPO derelict properties.” Local TD and Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin hit back at the Taoiseach’s claims. He said: “In both South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council where Sinn Féin is the largest party, it is Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Councillors who are trying to block council housing.
“Earlier this year when Sinn Féin Councillors tabled amendments to the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone, which would ensure all public land would be used to deliver up to 3,000 social and affordable houses, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil councillors voted against the amendment. “Thankfully, the progressive majority on the council ensured the motion was passed.” People Before Profit councillors Madeleine Johansson and Emma Hendrick released a joint statement urging Minister Murphy to “stop the blame game” and called on him to declare a national emergency on housing. Cllr Dermot Looney (SD) told Dublin Gazette he thought the Taoiseach’s comments blaming leftwing councillors were “pathetic”. He said: “It doesn’t hold up to any scrutiny whatsoever and it’s just the game of politics where we’re trying to deal with real situations involving people in desperate need. “We have constant reference from Fine Gael Ministers, including Taoisigh, over many years saying there is no quick fix to housing, it can’t be solved overnight.
“They haven’t even really begun to get to grasp with the issue at all. “What we have needed is a radical programme of house building, radical control of the rental market, and we haven’t got that from them.” Cllr Looney added that he felt Fine Gael were attempting to “muddy the waters” ahead of next year’s local elections. “The reality in South Dublin is you have left wing councillors in general, and in fairness most of the councillors as a whole, pushing for greater social housing. “The Fine Gael group have shown no interest whatsoever with regard to social housing. “They haven’t even bothered to put a member of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee of the council, which is pretty unheard of.” On Monday, Minister Murphy tweeted a statement defending his actions. He said: “I’ve spent the last 14 months defending and promoting the great work that some local authorities are doing when it comes to building new homes. “It’s great to see them defending the ir own record and people recognising their work. “But my letter wasn’t about that – it was about the fact that we have an unacceptable level of families in hotels and some Councils are still not doing enough about that. “The relevant Councils should be focussing on putting a plan together, not criticising me for demanding that they do more. “ I u n d e rs t a n d t h e strong reaction, because what I’m proposing is unprecedented. But that’s just how serious this crisis is.”
FASTNews
Family support week STARTING on Monday, September 17th, National Child and Family Support Week aims to highlight the work carried out by the Prevention, Partnership and Family Support [PPFS] Programme and Tusla in communities across the country. The aim of the programme, which started in 2015, is to prevent risks to children and young people by building sustainable intellectual capacity and manpower within Tusla and partner organisations to perform early intervention work. Throughout the week Parenting Support Champions will be attending events and hosting workshops to give families a better understanding of local supports that are available in Family Resource and Community Centres across Dublin. Families are invited to attend one of the Parent and Toddler mornings taking place locally with special guest Magic Movers: Children’s Entertainer. These open mornings will take place on Tuesday, September 18th in Ballyfermot Resource Centre, Wednesday, September 19th in Quarryale Family Resource Centre and Thursday, September 20th in Deansrath Family Centre from 10am to 12 noon each day. For further information about the scheduled events and the Family Supports available locally please visit www.childandfamilysupport.ie.
New head chef for Woodlock CITYWEST Hotel’s ‘The Woodlock Brasserie’ has appointed Stephen McDonald as Head Chef. The Tallaght native joins the team from Carton House in Kildare where he was Head Chef of the Clubhouse. Prior to Carton House, Stephen gained a wealth of experience and carved his professional skills working as a Sous Chef at An Crúiscín Lán in Spiddal, Connemara; Stix and Stones in Belfast; as well as the Dylan McGrath-owned Rustic Stone, Fade Street and Brasserie Sixty6 in Dublin’s city centre. In 2011 he opened his own gastropub, during which time he received numerous national reviews, won Meal of the Year in the Irish Times and reached the final five for Best Gastropub in Ireland. Ciaran Cunningham, Executive Head Chef, The Woodlock Brasserie, Citywest Hotel said: “On behalf of the entire culinary team I would like welcome Stephen and I look forward to working with him to create a new and exciting dining experience for our customers. “Stephen’s extensive experience and natural culinary flair is sure to add something really special to menu at ‘The Woodlock Brasserie’.”
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LUCIE’S LOCKS: KIND HEARTED ACT BY CLONDALKIN GIRL
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Little Lucie loses locks with love MARK O’BRIEN
Lucie Perry (7) decided to donate her hair after a classmate in Junior infants lost her hair while undergoing cancer treatment.
A KIND-HEARTED little girl from Clondalkin has decided to donate 16 inches of her hair to a charity in honour of a classmate who lost her battle with cancer. Gaelscoil na Camoige pupil Lucie Perry (7) decided to donate her hair after a classmate in Junior infants lost her hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Sadly, Lucie’s classmate passed away and Lucie decided to do something to honour her memory. Lucie’s mother Sharon told Dublin Gazette: “She originally thought she could have a wig sent to heaven, bless her. “With her long hair, she wanted to be Rapunzel, so she’s been growing it but in the last six months to a year. “She’s been talking about how there’s other children who don’t have hair and different things and I was talking to her about alopecia and saying
Rathcoole bus protest MORE than 60 people attended a public meeting to Save the 69 bus in the Old Library in Rathcoole last Tuesday (September 4). The meeting, which was organised by local TD Gino Kenny (PBP) was addressed by two drivers representing SIPTU and the NBRU trade unions. The new Bus Connects plan would see Rathcoole and Newcastle lose a direct service to Dublin City Centre, replaced by a shuttle service to the Luas in Saggart and the Red Cow. The people who attended the meeting agreed to set up a campaign, collect signatures
on a petition and send a delegation to the Public Consultation session organised by the NTA at Citywest on September 25. Deputy Kenny said: “The direct bus to the city centre is an absolutely necessary service for the community. “This is not the first time that the direct bus has been threatened. “In 2011 the community got organised to fight back against the cuts. “People Power won the retention of the service back then, and people power can win now. “
it’s not only children who are going to pass away (who need wigs).” Lucy will donate her hair to The Rapunzel Foundation. The charity aims to improve the lives of people who have suffered hair loss by encouraging people to donate their hair. They also raise funds to h e l p p e o p l e a n d Sharon and Lucie are hoping to raise some sponsorship before Lucie has her hair cut.
Sharon said she hopes to have Lucie’s hair cut very soon. “I’m going to give it probably a week and a half, maximum two and then we’ll be doing the cut. “We’re just trying to get some sponsorship together first.” But mother and daughter have mixed feelings about the big day. Brave Lucie is excited about donating her hair, while Sharon admits to
having a few nerves about the experience. “She keeps saying that she knows her hair is going to grow back,” said Sharon. “She’s excited now but my stomach is upside down at the thoughts of it being chopped.” Sharon has set up a GoFundMe page and hopes to raise €500 for The Rapunzel Foundation. To donate, please visit https://www.gofundme. com/lucies-rapunzel-hairdonation.
Councillors vote for reduction COUNCILLORS in South Dublin County Council voted to reduce the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 15% on Monday. The changes will be made to bills issued in early 2019. County Councillors, who have the power to adjust the rate by plus or minus 15% each year, voted by 27 votes to 8 at the September Council meeting to make the decision to adjust the rate by the full 15% rate. The decision to reduce the basic rate of LPT will be funded through the discretionary element of the LPT allocation and will reduce that element of funding from €6,322,286 to €1,580,572.
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FASTNews
FM1. Staff from Tusla with participants from the Parenting Panel due to air on Together FM later this month
Parenting on the airwaves LOCAL parents from Ballyfermot, Clondalkin and Inchicore will discuss their own experience with vital Family Support Service in the area on a new radio feature. The local radio show will feature a panel of eight parents who will look at the different ways in which the Family Support Service has made a difference in their lives and the lives of their own families. The Parenting Panel discussion, which will be pre-recorded in Ballyfermot, will be broadcast on Together FM during a planned public awareness
week from September 17th, with the special radio feature expected to air on Friday, September 21. Topics that will be discussed on the show include personal experiences of the family support service and the benefit of using the service parenting supports. Tusla help fund several different projects and services across Dublin South Central. For more information on local services in your area, including Prevention Partnership and Family Support; contact 01 6486555 or visit www.tusla.ie.
DEFERRED: KILCARBERRY PLANS DELAYED
Council defers decision on new homes MARK O’BRIEN
SOUTH Dublin County Council have deferred a d e c i s i o n to b u i l d almost 1,000 homes in Clondalkin until next month. The decision to sell the 73 acre site at Kilcarberry/The Grange to a private developer was put before the council at Monday’s full council meeting. The proposal would see 975 units being built, including 294 soc ial housing units. But councillors requested further time to get a deal which would see the site being developed by the council for social and affordable housing. Cllr Madeleine Johansson (PBP) said after the meeting: “The deferral of the vote on the proposal gives us an extra month to go to the Minister for Housing and demand that funding is made available for a council led development on this site. “It also gives us an extra month to build
pressure on the other c o u n c i l l o r s t o vo t e against the sell-off of the land.”
Cllr. Madeleine Johansson
Cllr Johansson added that she felt the plan was a terrible deal for taxpayers, homeless families and those on the social housing list.
Cllr. Cathal King
Speaking during the meeting, Sinn Fein group leader Cathal King said: “Unfortunately, the proposal does not provide
any affordable housing for working families. “While the detail of the scheme in terms of housing, social mix, community facilities and land for a new school are all positive, the absence of any affordable housing is a real problem.” Cllr King’s party colleague Cllr Mark Ward added: “We cannot support a financing model that would see all 681 non-social houses sold at market prices. “This would mean homes for sale from €340,000 and apartments for sale from €290,000. “On the basis of the information we have, n o n e o f t h e p r iva te homes would be affordable for single income households, and the only homes that would be within the price range of two income households would be small one bed apartments. “The only way for the development to meet the affordable needs of the local community is if the Council and the Department of Housing work
together to put in place an alternative funding model. Not all counc illors were in agreement with the deferral.
Cllr. William Lavelle
Cllr William Lavelle (FG) accused Sinn Fein of “crass hypocrisy”. He said: “It shows the crass hypocrisy of Sinn Fein that they demand urgent responses to the housing crisis while delaying this scheme. “I have not up-to-now subscribed to the views of those who blame councils for the housing crisis. “But the decision today had given succour to those views.” The next full council meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 8.
Loss, love and laughter in Clondalkin FROM September 25th-29th, Clondalkin Drama Group will bring to Clondalkin a Night of Loss, Love and Laughter. This night will include two one act plays - More Sinned Against Than Sinning by Liz Dobson and Brenton Versus Brenton by David Tristram. More Sinned Against than Sinning is a beautifully written drama, filled with loss and love. It tells the tale of a midwife (Marianne) battling with her emotions about a moral dilemma, reliving the events leading up to her conviction. Brenton Versus Brenton, from the same writer of
Inspector Drake’s Last Case, is an hilarious comedy detailing a feud between husband and wife, in this outrageous spoof of American soaps. A tale of passion, betrayal, murder & condoms! This night will be sure to have you in tears, in every way! Each show will begin at 7:30pm in the upstairs of Quinlan’s Black Lion Pub in Clondalkin Village. Doors open at 7:15pm Tickets are €5 on the opening night and €10 the other nights. Tickets can be bought at the door.
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GARDAÍ NEED TO BE GIVEN MORE POWER
Residents’ lives made hell by scramblers MARK O’BRIEN
THE misuse of scramblers and quad bikes is “making life hell” for residents across West Dublin. Local TD Sean Crowe (SF) said that constant noise from the vehicles is interfering with residents’ sleep, their leisure time and is undermining the quality of resident’s lives. In one estate in Tymon North, Tallaght, local residents claim there are at least eight active bikes and two quad bikes on the go, day and night with many of them owned by the same individuals. Deputy Crowe said: “The same group of drivers are increasingly out on multiple bikes with some drag racing each other whilst doing acrobatics and wheelies. “Residents say the quad bikes are being driven on two wheels on the roads in the early evenings when there are car owners traveling home from work and while children are still out playing and they believe it
Health & Wellbeing Week PICTURED at Launch of Health & Wellbeing Week which took place on 10th September 2018, at Adamstown Youth & Community Centre were Cathy Purdy SDCC, Ambassadors Lamieta Rostas & Rodica Rostas from Tallaght Roma Integration Project – Roma GP Services, Mayor Mark Ward, Ambassadors Rachael Brennan, Luca Crone, Jake Bushe from Comhairle na nÓg. is only a matter of time before someone is killed or seriously injured.” Deputy Crowe called on the gardai to be given more powers to seize the vehicles. “I realise it is difficult for the Garda Authorities to seize these bikes and arrest these individuals involved but it cannot be impossible and a tougher overt policing approach is needed.” Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin MidWest, John Curran called for substantial legislative action to be taken to tackle the issue. He said: “Despite existing Local
Authority by-laws that prohibit the illegal use of mechanically propelled vehicles in public areas, the gardaí have little or no authority to enforce these laws. “It seems that the Department of Justice are hoping to offload its responsibility to take decisive action by carrying out a review of such bylaws. “As far as I am concerned, the only meaningful solution would be to implement legislative change to clamp down on the improper use of scramblers and quads and the antisocial behaviour linked to it.”
Charity event for Lucan group FRIENDS of Lucan Disability Action Group will host The Island of Ireland Peace Choir and Soloist Kathryn Smith at Celbridge Manor Hotel on Saturday, October 6. The Choir and Kathryn are generously donating their time to help fundraise for Lucan Disability Action Group and other local charities. Celbridge Manor are generously hosting the event. The event promises to be a wonderful evening of song, hosted in the historic
Celbridge Manor, and an opportunity for the people of Celbridge, Maynooth, Leixlip and Lucan to enjoy spellbinding music close to home. The evening promises to be fun and will raise funds for local charities, such as Lucan Disability Action Group who provide accessible transport in Dublin City, South and West Dublin, Kildare and Meath, operating eight buses delivering a door to door service seven days a week. The concert starts at 7:30pm and tickets are available from (087) 7952271.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Siobhan Gargan and Gavin McAuley
Michelle and Ake Callan
Mary Aoife Ong and Cathal Ahern Mary Murphy, Angela Cahill, Aisling Cooley and Saoirse Sweeney. Pictures: SIMON PEARE
Stepping out to enjoy the Palmerstown street ceili Marian O’Connell and Una Balmer
Liam Rush, Beth Roche and Mike Meany
Gladstone Ogbonna
Lorcan Ginty
Shane and Sean King with Darcy and Jenny O’Dowly
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BILL: MICHAEL DARRAGH MCAULEY SPENDS AN EVENING WITH BILL CLINTON
Concern Ambassador meets Clinton MARK O’BRIEN
CONCERN Ambassador Michael Darragh Macauley continued his All-Ireland-winning celebrations by having an unexpected encounter with President Bill Clinton. The six-time All-Ireland-winning GAA footballer attended Concern’s hugely-successful international conflict conference in Dublin Castle on Friday. The Ballyboden-St Enda’s man was among a few select guests chosen to meet the 42nd presi-
dent of the United States, who was a keynote speaker at the event. Michael Darragh was announced as a Concern Ambassador in April of this year as part of the charity’s official partnership with the GAA. As part of his ambassadorial duties, he recently travelled to Kenya. The Scoil Maelruain Junior, Tallaght teacher brought letters from his own pupils for the Kenyan children to read. He told President Clinton about his trip to Kenya before privately present-
ing him with a Dublin jersey, which the president said he would wear. President Clinton congratulated Michael Darragh and the Dublin’s team success and even made reference to him during his keynote address where he told the audience that he won “his sport’s equivalent of the Superbowl”. C l i n to n s a i d t h a t Michael Darragh’s commitment to his national sport is a true example of being “tribal” before adding: “We are all tribal. “We all have specific things about our
Concern Ambassador Michael Darragh Macauley greeting former US President Bill Clinton and CEO of Concern Dominic MacSorley. Picture: Photocall
identity that we should be proud of.” Speaking after the event, the Ballyboden clubman said he never thought when he woke up that morning that by
the afternoon he would be shaking hands with one of the world’s most famous leaders. He said: “It was great to be among the attendees of the conference and I never
expected to meet President Clinton, so it’s been an amazing week.” President Michael D. Higgins and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed also made
keynote speeches at Concern Worldwide’s 50th Anniversary Conference, ‘Resurgence of Humanity: Breaking the Cycle of Conflict, Hunger and Human Suffering’ on Friday.
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GRANGEBROOK: RESIDENTS LEFT IN THE DARK OVER PLANS
Anger over Whitechurch playground RACHEL D’ARCY
A NEW playspace is planned for the Rathfarnham area as part of Dublin City Council’s current Playspace programme. South Dublin County Counc il told Dublin Gazette that the plans for the new playground are as part of the council’s Councils Playspace Programme 2014-2018. The new playspace is set for the Whitechurch area near Rathfarnham, on a disused greenspace between Whitechurch and Grangebrook, in front of the Whitechurch Com-
munity and Youth centre. According to the council, the playground is only at a tendering stage, with no designs at present as the tender is for a ‘design and build’ contract. T h e re h ave b e e n numerous consultations with Whitechurch residents, who welcome the building of the new play area, as the nearest playground at present is in Marlay Park. The field at Whitechurch Green also used to host football matches. The council said: “South Dublin County Council currently have a
tender out for a playspace on the open space in front of Whitechurch Community Centre. There is no design at this stage as the tender is for a design and build contract. “What was agreed through consultations is that the playspace will be spread out across the site similar to the play facilities in Rathcoole Park. “The decision to provide play facilities in Whitechurch was taken after the Council was approached by the local community who wanted their children to have
Tesco Community Fund launches local projects TESCO Ireland has announced the 453 local projects that will participate in the new cycle of the Tesco Community Fund. For the next eight weeks, customers are being encouraged to use their blue tokens in Tesco’s 151 stores to vote for their preferred local cause enabling them to make a big difference in communities’ right across Ireland. In Dublin alone, the Tesco Community Fund has supported 2,442 local projects to date donating over €1,032,247. Tesco Liffey Valley will be supporting Clondalkin Equine Centre, Lucan Disability Action Group and MSD Action Foundation / Saving Dylan. Shoppers in Tesco Rathfarnham TC will
be able to support Anam Cara, Gealscoil Chnoc Liamhna and Knocklyon Special Olympics. Tesco Tallaght will be supporting Jobstown Football Club, Pieta House and Tallaght Central Cardiac First. Tesco customers can simply fill out a nomination form in store and every eight weeks, three local causes will be selected for the Tesco Community Fund. At the end of each phase, blue token votes are counted and up to €1,000 is shared proportionally between the three local causes. Further information and criteria for entry is available on www.tesco.ie/communityfund.
somewhere safe to play locally. “The green space is the obvious choice as it is zoned for play and recreation and has been provided for this purpose.
Currently many local children play on the roads as there is nothing on the green for them. The current situation is both unsafe and unsatisfactory.”
SDCC have also proposed that there will be a path installed through the green space for older people, and to encourage the community to use the green space more.
“The green space in Whitechurch is also not being used well by other age groups, and it is felt that a path to allow people to walk around the green would be a major asset to the community and encourage people to use the green space more for recreation and fitness. There is currently no path to the bus stop and this restricts the movements of many older and less mobile people.” As the project progresses, South Dublin County Council say that local councillors will continue to be briefed, making information accessible to residents concerned about the scheme.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Lots of family fun at Lucan Street Festival Niamh, Amelia Lilly, Cody and Nicola
Robin Andres, Keira Radford, Alex Andres
Cheryl and Tara Stokes
Erin and Audrey Doyle with John, Tara, Ellie and Sophie Rowe.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Zayd and Najah Redmond Qunber
Ava, Keeva, Leah, Brooke from Lucan
Pictures: Ben Kelly
Robyn Davis at the facepaint
Barry Corcoran, Derren O’Bradaigh, Bridget McDermott, Selina McDermott, Eugene Kelly, Enda Fanning
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FEATURES INTERVIEW | ANNE GRAHAM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, NATIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
Listening for your thoughts on reshaping bus services MARK O’BRIEN
THE National Transport Authority (NTA) say they will listen to Dubliners’ concerns before making any changes to the bus service. T h e N TA re ce n t l y unveiled plans for BusConnects, an ambitious revamping of the city’s bus network. NTA chief executive officer Anne Graham told Dublin Gazette: “We decided to look at every aspect of the bus service and try and improve it. “It’s looking at the infrastructure – which is the bus lanes – and asking can we improve them? Looking at the bus net-
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We’ve tried to cover the whole greater Dublin area with information sessions, and we’d like people to give us their feedback work – can we get a better network of services? “We’ll be looking at ticketing, Park and Ride, all aspects, including improving the bus stops and improving shelters.” Residents have already raised concerns about some aspects of the plan, with people in some areas staging protests at the proposed changes.
Ms Graham said the NTA is open to engaging with these concerns. “We want to hear them,” she said. “ E s s e n t i a l l y, t h e design that’s been put forward has been based on the information that we have; the data that we have, the ticketing data, where people are boarding, where people
live, where the hospitals are, and it was designed around that. “It was taking a fresh look at putting the best network that we believe would serve the city. “But that doesn’t mean that there are trips that people are making that we’re not aware of, or schools that need to be served, or different facilities, particularly hospitals and schools, that have to be served – and we want to hear from people. “What are the changes that they’d like to see to the network? We are listening to those concerns, and there’s no doubt that the proposed network
“What are the changes Dubliners would like to see to the bus network?” – Anne Graham, NTA
[plans] will change. “We know that already from the information sessions that we’ve already had [that the public want to engage with the plans]. “The sessions take place right up to the end of September. We’ve tried to cover the whole region of the greater Dublin area, and we’d like people to attend those and to give us their feedback.” Once all of the information sessions have
been completed, the NTA will look at the feedback and decide what changes to make to the proposed network. They will then decide whether to implement the proposed new network. Ms Graham added: “That’s where we really have to put a lot of effort into communication so that people, if we are doing this work, will know what the changes are going to be.
“We’ve to look at all the kind of tools that we could use to assist people, so that if we make t h i s r a d i c a l c h a n ge on the network, that they’ll have the information before we do that, explaining about what way they’ll make their journey once the network has changed.” For further information and to find out where your local BusConnects information session is, see www.busconnects.ie.
Brilliant baking at Bread 41 MARK O’BRIEN
Bread 41 promises to take a deliciously organic way of preparing bakery fare using traditional methods
A NEW organic bakery and eatery officially opened on Pearse Street last Thursday, promising to serve up the freshest of produce to city centre patrons. Located at No 41 Pearse Street, just under the railway bridge, Bread Nation has built up an impressive number of clients, such as Daniel, Fable & Stey, Fia Cafe, Gerard’s Deli, The Pigeon House and Two Pups Coffee Ltd since it began operating earlier this year. Bread Nation is a fully certified organic bakery, specialising in long fermented breads, which are made using traditional methods and just
a few simple ingredients; flour, salt and water. All breads are handmade over two days using organic flour, which will be milled on-site using Bread Nation’s own stone mill. This method ensures wholesome ingredients of the grain are retained. The eatery, Bread 41, opened last week. In this welcoming eatery, customers can buy breads and pastries straight from Bread Nation and can look forward to tasting an amazing array of food, including brunch, lunch and, in due course, wood fired pizzas. Overseeing the restaurant will be head chef Chris McCann, for-
merly of Two Pups Cafe. Every day, the Bread 41 kitchen will be serving up fresh meal options using local and seasonal ingredients. Similar to its Bread Nation roots, Bread 41 will focus on fermented foods, making its own butters and jams, and sourcing local organic produce where they can, to support local farmers and suppliers. Founder Eoin Cluskey said Bread 41 promises to: “Deliver amazing baked goods, drive exceptional service, create friendships through our customer base and nourish individuals, businesses, and communities through the practice of using the finest ingre-
dients to make great food.” Eoin has extensive experience in the food industry and has travelled the world learning about cultures, lifestyles and, most importantly, food. Upon returning to Ireland, he spent six months studying cookery at the Ballymaloe Cookery School where he learnt everything about there is to know about food, with a real focus on “how it’s grown” and “how to treat ingredients with respect”. He was involved in the setup of the Firehouse Bakery in Delgany and became their head baker before starting out on his new venture.
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Can’t we all just get along? YER MAN Murphy has a grand auld beard all the same. It really suits him. I came across a picture of him before the beard the other day and sure ye wouldn’t recognise him. He certainly seems a more dashing chap once he’s a bit more hirsute. I just wish he’d have a bit more cop on at times though. I saw during the week he was going writing to councils asking them to get the finger out on the whole housing crisis – and him the Minster for Housing. It strikes me as a bit odd. Would ye not be tryin’ to get them onside like and work together? I dabbled with the bit of whacky baccy when I was a
young fella but I’m no hippy or anything like that but I do sometimes think: “Can’t we all just get along?” I mean, as soon as Murphy sends off that letter, all the other parties start tearing strips off him – what did he expect was going to happen? That’s the way this whole politics thing works really, isn’t it? I say Guinness is the best so the other fella says Beamish is the best, even though the other fella might also quite like Guinness and I quite like Beamish as well. But it’s the party line so they have to go along with it to some degree and they have to attack the other party.
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I dabbled with the bit of whacky baccy when I was a young fella but I’m no hippy or anything like that
Sure, ye’d wonder what good that does a country at all. Wasn’t it great to see them all out earlier this year when they were campaigning for the Yes vote. It didn’t matter what party they were from, they all got together and put aside their differences and ye know wha’? They delivered a bloody landslide. I know there’s plenty that weren’t in favour of that result but it did show what people can do if they put their little differences aside and work together for something bigger. I’m sick of seeing young feels and young wans either having to leave this bleedin’
deadly city because they can’t afford a mortgage or to even rent a place for themselves. That, or they’re stuck at home at 30-odd, driving their ma and da mad and vice versa. And that’s not the worst of it. Look at all those poor families stuck in hotels, sometimes miles away from their school and the rest of their family. I reckon if ever there was a movement that all the politicians should unite behind then it’s making sure everyone has a roof over their head. Still though, I don’t envy the politicians. It’s a tough auld job. I could never do it. Sure if I did, I’d never get Davy off me bleedin’ doorstep!
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HERE FOUR THE BOOKS ELEVEN-year-old John Scottus primary school pupils Sofia Haughton, Anahita Mathur, Momoka Takeguchi and Abigail Lester are calling on schools and home readers to sign up for the 31st MS Readathon, which runs this year from October 12 until November 12. The MS Readathon is Ireland’s biggest sponsored reading initiative, helping to raise funds for vital services for people living with Multiple Sclerosis in local communities. For further information, see on www.msreadathon.ie. Photo: Marc O’Sullivan
Head to Route 66’s Big Band concert ROUTE 66, a 16-piece Big Band, including a male and female singer, bring their fabulous Live in Concert Show to the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire for the very first time on Saturday, September 15 at 8pm. Their show, which has been a huge success with theatre audiences all across Leinster for the past three years, takes the audience on a magical musical tour from the 1940s
right up to date with numbers made famous by Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Tom Jones, Adele, Joe Dolan, Tina Turner, Van Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald and many more, all played with a fabulous Big Band sound. This really is a Big Band with a difference, and the secret to their success is the great mix of music that they play which suits every age and taste.
A banjo night to remember THE Grand Social will host a special intimate concert with American banjo player Morgan O’Kane (left) on Wednesday, September 17. O’Kane plays banjo like no other. Originally hailing from Virginia, he currently resides in Brooklyn when he is not on tour, where he sometimes plays in the subway and on the street. The music is described as being “to Bluegrass and old-timey what Punk was to Rock in the late Seventies”. Deeply steeped in old traditions, O’Kane treats the banjo differently than you’ve heard it before and brings a Punk sensibility to his music. Joined by steel guitarist, Zeke Healy, and flugelhorn player JR Hankins, the trio bring their distinct form of Punk Bluegrass back to Dublin. Tickets priced €12 are available from www.ticketweb.ie.
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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN
Turn your ‘rubbish’ style into a Junk Kouture IRELAND’S renowned recycled fashion competition, Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture, is back for its ninth year, with comedian and social media personality Doireann Garrihy joining this year’s judging panel alongside Louis Walsh. Doireann and Louis join fashion educator and experts Tracey Fahey and Jane Leavey, and former winner LSAD graduate Stephen McLaughlin, to examine the works submitted by secondary school students from all across
the country. Open to all students attending secondary school, they will need to have their entry design ready for registration, which opens on January 7. Last year, the competition saw 1,500 students enter the competition, which was whittled down to just 80 for the grand final in 3Arena. For further information on how your school can get involved, see www.boijunkkouture.com.
Tayto Park invites Junior Certs to their special day TAYTO Park will host a special Junior Certificate Results Day, where students can enjoy a celebratory day out with a special discounted entry and access to unlimited attractions for €12.50 per pupil. The fun-filled day includes unlimited access to all of the attractions in the Eagle Sky Adventure Zone, as well as a chance to take a ride on Europe’s largest inverted wooden rollercoaster, The Cu Chulainn Coaster. Other attractions to enjoy with friends at the Eagle Sky Adventure Zone include The Air Race, which invites all budding pilots to soar, twist and spin on an aerial adventure. Teens can challenge themselves at Tayto Parks’ Extreme Climbing Wall, testing their strength and agility on the 21-metre climbing wall.
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DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Lucy – a sweet and affectionate 10 year old female terrier cross. Lucy lived in a loving home previously and she is really hoping that she will find another family to love soon. She is super smart and already has a lot of training under her belt! She can sit, stay, lie down, give the paw and even go to her bed when you ask her. Her love of food and intelligence will make her a dream dog to continue positive reward based training with. Lucy loves attention and affection so she would be happiest if she was the only pet in the home so she can lap up all the love for herself. She can be a
little nervous, so a quiet and calm household would suit her best. Lucy adores her human friends and would love to have someone with her at home for m o s t of a day, as having company helps her to settle and fully enjoy her doggy life. If you think you can offer Lucy a home, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and
directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Selina Regazzoli and Michelle Regazzoli Stone Love Island star Ellie Jones poses with fans
Love Island stars Laura Crane and Jack Fowler
Rebekah O’Leary
Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent
Thomas Crosse and Sarah Emma
Rebecca Byrne and Sophie Kavanagh
Laura Ward and Ruth Bergin
Tia Duffy
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Pictured at the Ebow Gallery for the launch of the BEANO exhibit - a pop art print exhibition is ‘The Specials’ bass player, Horace Panter to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the much loved comic. Pictures: Andres Poveda
Beano exhibit at Ebow A
pop art print exhibition in collaboration with ‘The Specials’ bass player, Horace Panter to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the much loved comic. The show will open to the public for four weeks from Thursday September 6th, 2018 with artwork and prints available for purchase. www.theebowgallery.com
Gill Henderson
Joanne Pollard and David Douglas
The Couture Club Irish store launch with Love Island
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HE The Couture Club, an online lifestyle brand loved by some of the UK & Ireland’s well-known faces from both TV & Social Media, officially launched their first Irish Store in Dundrum Town Centre on Friday the 7th of September at 6pm, the second for the brand after their home-based brick and mortar in Manchester, UK. On hand to help the brand celebrate landing on Irish soil was long time friend of the Couture Club, Coronation Streets Brooke Vincent alongside Love Island’s Ellie Jones, Laura Crane & Jack Fowler. Deemed as the hottest store launch in Dublin this year, guests on the night were immersed into the Couture Club lifestyle with flowing trays of champagne, in house DJ blasting tracks from the shop window and dancers filling the room transforming the store into its very own nightclub. Pictured at the launch were Aoibh Murphy, Andrea Rooney and Blaithnaid Murphy. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Sadhbh O’Toole & Hannah Mussey
Douglas Reducino and Bryan Nicholas
Michael Reynolds
Zoe-May Ralph and Joanne Pollard
Charlie Maher and Remy Naidoo
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SOME OF THE LATEST CINEMA AND TECH NEWS
CINEMA | THE NUN IS HOLY AVERAGE
SEARCHING
Looking into online lives A WIDOWER frantically tries to track down his missing teen daughter in Searching (Cert 12A, 102mins), which is perhaps a little more style than substance but is decent enough. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but at least its exploration of social media personas versus our actual lives – and how little parents and grown-ups may know about their kids’ online lives – provides some food for thought beyond the onscreen electronic sleuthing.
All together now: “She’s behind you!” Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) is on the trail of a demonic nun in a creepy abbey– and a demonic nun is on the trail of Sister Irene ...
Frighteningly underwhelming
HAPPYTIME MURDERS A muppet and a puppet
MELISSA McCarthy’s new film is currently getting the stuffing knocked out of it, as The Happytime Murders (Cert 16, 91 mins) has gone down as well with everyone just about as well as you’d expect from a film with Melissa McCarthy and a talking puppet trying to track down a serial killer. The stars certainly prove very efficient at murdering jokes and killing gags, with the studio hoping to quietly bury this with a late summer release.
WITH the country just about getting over the visit from The Pope, perhaps there’s no better time to release The Nun (Cert 16, 96 mins), the longawaited horror featuring a popular side character from the spooktacularly successful Conjuring franchise. It’s a character that’s proved to be a fan favourite through her carefully restricted use – but for maximum effect – in the Conjuring’s setting, so it would seem like an obvious move to give her an origins prequel story. Alas, sometimes less is very definitely more,
TECH TIME
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and the film proves that the more you know about something, the less scary it gets. Cue flashback wibblewobble effect... It’s the 1950s, and after a spot of bother involving some dead nuns at a Romanian abbey, the Vatican dispatches a ghostbust- err, a priest, Father Burke (Demian Bichir) and a young nun, Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate, teaming up with a local, ‘Frenchie’ (Jonas Bloquet) who
knows the place. Some of the rules of religion come into play during the investigation, with the cloistered abbey leaving young Irene alone at times to investigate the arcane workings within. (Note that it’s a little hard to delve into, or even skirt around, some of this film’s particular narrative and plot points without being a little more spoilery than usual, so I hope you’ll excuse the following.) It turns out that the abbey is an ancient building with a complex past, and that a demonic rift has been opened up within. Now there’s a demon on the loose, Valak, that’s taken the form of – what else – the titular demonic
nun, ready to loose some merry mayhem. H oweve r, p e r h a p s there’s nun better than the investigators to take care of this demon (like a hitnun, if you will), although any even half-awake cinemagoers familiar with The Nun’s popping up in the later-set films might surmise that this isn’t exactly an open and shut case. Like I said, it’s hard not to be a bit spoilery with this review, in particular, but that tends to be the nature of prequel films about a character who’s firmly established in later canon. That was one of the narrative problems with the recent Han Solo flop
on the big screen, and it’s one of the problems with Star Trek Discovery on the small screen. After all, it’s hard to introduce genuine tension or drama with a character or overall narrative when you know that somehow, they or the central conceits will survive to be core pillars of any futureset iterations. Still, as they say, “It’s the journey, not the destination”, and while the narrative outcome of the film is in doubt, the filmmakers try to tick off all that you’d expect from a horror. Personally, I love a good horror film – not the gross, mean-spirited torture porn of the likes of the Hostel
Sling over to our site for the full review of Spidey’s latest
The consequences of leaders winging it SHANE DILLON
Musk
A SIBLING was once on board a long-distance flight when Richard Branson – yes, that Richard Branson – seemingly got bored, and took to cabin crew duties, handing out drinks to everyone as he’s been known to do from time to time. Such harmless fun, with perhaps a pinch of eccentricity, seems to be par for the course for all kinds of singular men and women who’re the driving forces behind top-tier companies.
However, IT guru Elon Musk – no stranger to this column – isn’t generating the same kind of media-friendly buzz that Branson creates, with his constant erratic behaviour hurting Tesla’s value. His latest negative-impact action – smoking cannabis (legal in that state) on air in a livestreamed broadcast – saw Tesla’s stock value plunge by 6%, swiftly followed by two senior management resignations from their high-profile Tesla positions. Perhaps Musk should take a leaf from Branson’s book, and just start doing some cabin crew work.
ISS a hole lotta mystery
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series, but classic or clever horror, which takes in everything from The Exorcist to the subversive The Cabin in The Woods to even Alien (hey, it’s space horror). Alas, The Nun just seems to rattle along by repeatedly making use of a frighteningly large amount of horror cliches, with everything from demons to exorcisms and many tiresome jump scares in the mix. The end result is a film that has some decent leads, occasionally great make-up and design, but underwhelms as it wails and screams along with all the menace of a fairground ghost train. Verdict: 4/10
A TINY man-made 2mm hole on the ISS is continuing to be the focus of a whodunnit – or a whydunnit – high above the planet as speculation continues about its origin: accident,or sabotage? The drilled hole was first discovered a couple of weeks ago in a docked Soyuz capsule, leading to a tiny air pressure drop. Luckily, using some of the best minds both on and off the planet, a brilliant plan was hatched: put some sealant and tape over it. Ingenious! However, there’s still plenty of mutterings about whether the hole originated on Earth – or on board the station. Watch this space ...
SPIDEY has just been out for a week, but already Marvel’s Spider-Man has been a smash hit with retailers, with the game all but leaping off real and virtual store shelves. Living up to some near fanatical interest, the PS4 exclusive has been the fastest-selling game of the year so far in a number of markets, and in a year with some stellar releases already, that’s no mean feat. Sling over to our website (at www.dublingazette.com) for the full, in-depth review – as a preview hint, the game is a lot of fun – as well as an extended spoiler-free video clip showing off its general gameplay and graphics.
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BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS
Strict guidelines are in place for any rent hikes WITH the continuing h o u s i n g e m e rge n c y affecting the country, renters are also understandably very concerned about their rights. A common question that many people mull over, renters and landlords alike, is: “Can rent be increased in a residential tenancy?” Landlords are entitled to review rents under a tenancy. A rent review can result in an increase or reduction of the rent. With the exception of Rent Pressure Zones, there is a right to review the rent once every two years. Unless the accommodation has changed substantially, the rent should not be reviewed more often than this. Rent increases in these zones are capped and there are limits on how often the rent can be reviewed. For a new tenancy (starting on or after December 24, 2016) in a Rent Pressure Zone, the landlord may review the rent once every 12 months. The maximum rent increase will be 4% per year. In any tenancy that started before December 24, 2016, the first rent review in a Rent Pressure Zone may take place a minimum of 24 months from either the start of the tenancy or from the date when you were notified in writing of your last review. The maximum rent increase is 2% per year
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since the previous rent was set, and after 24 months, it would be 4%. Certain properties are exempt from the cap applicable to rent pressure zones. Properties that have not been let at any time in the previous two years, or that have been substantially changed, can be exempted from these caps. However, the rent set for a property must be in line with market rent for similar properties in the area. The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has published guidelines as to what would be classified as a “substantial change” to a rented property. The RTB has a calculator on their website to check whether a dwelling is in a Rent Pressure Zone and to work out whether the rent can be raised and, if so, by how much. The information
required to do this is an address, the current rent and the date when the rent was last set. A landlord is required to give notice of the amount of the proposed new rent and the date from which it is to take effect. The notice must be in writing and contain the information prescribed by the legislation, and there must be at least 90 days’ notice of a rent review. This means that the new rent cannot then apply until 90 days after the notice has been issued. If there is any dispute about the amount of rent being proposed, either side can refer the dispute to the RTB. If you are claiming that the proposed rent is higher than the market rate, you should provide evidence of rental rates for similar properties in the same area.
WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie. DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.
Cassie Stokes and Jake Carter who today launched the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards. Picture: JULIEN BEHAL
Just vote and win Takeaway for a year REBECCA RYAN
JAKE Carter and Dubliner Cassie Stokes have been announced to present the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2018. Now in its fifth year, the awards recognise the nation’s favourite takeaways from pizza and curry to Mexican, best salad to spice bags, and you will have a chance to nomination your favourite. Dublin Gazette caught up with Jake and Cassie who said they are “delighted” to launch the awards and they are “really excited” to unveil the awards ceremony this October. Jake, who is the younger brother of country star Nathan, spends a lot of time up in Dublin these days. He has recently opened up about his romance with former Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) partner Karen Byrne, from Ballyfermot. The Liverpool native lives in Enniskillen and commutes to Dublin but said “hopefully I’ll move up [to Dublin] someday”. The 20-year-old DWTS winner has lots of strings to his bow. Music, dancing and he can now add presenting to his growing CV. “He is excited to venture into pre-
senting and is looking forward to presenting the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards in October with Cassie. “This is my first proper hosting gig so I’m looking forward to it. Music will always be my main passion, but with the dancing show I fell in love with the TV side of things. There’s been a lot of talk of doing different presenting jobs. I would love to get a lot more TV roles.” Revealing his favourite takeaway, Jake said: “I love a spice bag, especially the crispy bits at the bottom. I do love a good massaman curry from the Thai too. “I wouldn’t be the best with the spice but I’m getting a bit better than I used to be. I tried sushi yesterday for the first time but I’m not a fan, it didn’t agree with me!” Jake will be hanging up the dancing shoes for the time being while he goes on tour in Ireland this month. Xpose star, Cassie Stokes, who is from Dundrum, met Jake once before at the VIP Style awards and said she is looking forward to working with him. “He’s such a nice guy. He’s almost got that contagious enjoyment of life. And he’s very tanned! I should’ve worn a few more lairs! It’s always
great to work with someone you get on with.” The seasoned presenter said she is excited to present the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards next month. “I was thrilled to be asked to do it! It’s an easy [gig] when you absolutely love what you’re talking about. Anyone who follows me on Instagram stories know I get a lot of takeaways!” Speaking on her favourite takeaway, she said: “It ranges. I love pizza, but I love a good salt and chilli chicken from the Chinese or Thai. It’s so delicious! I love every food except for calamari, I don’t like it!” The Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2018 have a total of 22 awards up for grabs, and to recognise the ongoing change in diversity and choice in the takeaway sector, two new categories of Best Takeaway Middle Eastern and Best Takeaway Vegetarian have being added. To vote for your favourite takeaway visit www.just-eat.ie/takeawayawards2018 Everyone who place their vote will be entered into a competition to WIN takeaway for the year and tickets to attend the awards night.
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A GUIDE TO LUXURIOUS LOCATIONS latitude& longitude Top trips for sports getaways SPORTS nuts can look forward to checking out some cracking deals on offer for weekend getaways – perfect for treating yourself, or the ideal Christmas gift. FC Barcelona V Sevilla FC, Barcelona from €269pps Get close to the action this October and watch as FC Barcelona take on Sevilla FC in Camp Nou, Barcelona – the largest stadium in Europe. Dawson Travel are offering a two-night stay in a city centre hotel and when it’s time to cheer on Barcelona and Sevilla, follow all the action in Category C seating. Ticket upgrades are available on request. Price includes accommodation and match tickets – flights not included. (http:// itaa.ie/2018/08/14/ barcelona-v-sevilla/). Premier League action, one night, Oct 2018 – May 2019, from €199pps Find the perfect package for you, whatever team you are supporting this season, with the Wallace Travel Group Sports Desk. Liverpool v Manchester City, October 6, for €359pps Manchester City v Arsenal, February 9, 2019 for €199pps Manchester United v Manchester City, March 16, 2019 for €349pps Manchester United v Cardiff City, May 12, 2019 for €269pps Each package includes a one-night stay in a nearby hotel and a single match ticket (http://itaa. ie/2018/08/14/ football-trips-season-2018-2019/).
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DEALS | THERE ARE LOTS OF GREAT OFFERS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN EUROPE
There are 2019 reasons to go away for your New Year’s Eve SYLVIA POWNALL
Travel Editor IT MAY only be September, but some travel companies are already thinking ahead to the end of the year – with some lovely options for New Year’s getaways. If you fancy ringing in 2019 on foreign shores, escorted tour experts Travel Department have put together packages to the Algarve, Italy and Tenerife. Their New Year’s Getaway to the Algarve offers return flights from Dublin to Faro, seven nights’ accommodation halfboard, and all transfers from €799 per person. The itinerary includes a guided tour of Lagos with an afternoon visit to the town of Sagres, and a full day excursion to the Spanish city of Seville in Andalucia. Here, you’ll get to visit the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the Jewish Quarter, Maria Luisa Park and the Spanish Square. There’s also a morning tour of the historic town of Silves, travelling through the Algarvian countryside on the way, and plenty of free time for relaxing and shopping. New Year’s Eve will be spent at the hotel with dinner, entertainment and music to help the celebrations along. If Italy is your thing, then the New Year in Lake Garda package offers seven nights’ half board in a four-star hotel in Milan from €929 per person, including return flights to Milan and all transfers (departing December 28). The trip includes a full day guided excursion to Venice, visiting St Mark’s Square, the stunning Ca’d’Oro and the imposing marble Palazzo Ducale. There is also a morning excursion to Bolzano in
the provincial capital of the South Tyrol and a full day excursion to Verona to take in its famous sites, such as the amphitheatre and Juliet’s Balcony. New Year in Tuscany, again seven nights at a four-star hotel, is from €1,069 per person including return flights (departing December 27) and transfers. The schedule includes a full day guided walking tour of Florence, visiting the famous Duomo Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city, and Ponte Vecchio. A morning guided tour of Siena also features, visiting the Piazza del Campo, home of the famous Palio horse race. There is an afternoon tour of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world heritage site that is famously known as the ‘Town of Fine Towers’. Again, New Year’s Eve will be celebrated with dinner and entertainment at the hotel and there are leisure days factored in for rest, sightseeing and shopping. After this there’s a morning excursion to Pisa visiting the Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the Leaning Tower, followed by an afternoon visit to Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini. New Year in Andalucia (seven nights from €949 per person staying in a fourstar hotel on a half board basis) departs on December 28. You will take in a morning guided excursion to Antequera, visiting the impressive ‘Dolmen de Menga’, one of Spain’s oldest monuments.
You’ll be guaranteed fireworks galore at several ancient and beautiful spots around Europe as 2018 makes way for 2019
There is also a full day excursion to the UNESCO world heritage city of Cordoba, including a guided walking tour of the historic centre to see the wonderful Mezquita Cristo de la Lu and other treasures. A full day guided excursion to Granada visiting
Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens also features, along with a full day city tour of Seville, visiting San Telmo Palace, Golden Tower and the beautiful Plaza Espana. A celebratory New Year’s Eve gala dinner at the hotel features a live orchestra and ballroom dancing. You could try seven
nights in Tenerife, departing December 27, available from €959 per person for full board at a four-star hotel. The schedule includes a half day guided tour of Santa Cruz visiting the UNESCO world heritage site of La Laguna, and a morning excursion to the village of Icod de los Vinos, famous for the Canary Islands Dragon Tree, before
continuing on to Playa de Las Americas. There is also an afternoon excursion to visit the Basilica of Candelaria, to see the famous statue of the Black Madonna, and a morning trip to the volcanic Mount Teide National Park. Ring in the New Year with a celebratory buffet dinner with music and entertainment.
For further information on these holidays or to book, see www.traveldepartment.ie or call 01 637 1600.
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Borders need a combination of upright and rounded shapes for best effect and (above) Spreading plants like this hardy geranium are best at the front of the border
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HAVE YOU ever thought about shapes in the garden, or to be more exact, in the planted areas? It’s worth thinking about because a well-planned garden will include a variety of plant shapes to achieve the most visually pleasing look. It can be tempting as a new gardener to focus only on the flowering potential of your new best friends, and I understand this completely, having once been a rookie myself. It’s so tempting to wander through a garden centre and be seduced by the colour, texture and fragrance of blooms, and to fill up your garden with attractive flowers. Which of us in the heady first stages of our love affair with gardening hasn’t done this? Unless you choose very wisely though, the flowers can be all too fleeting, and you can be left with a collection of plants that, with flowering over, are not really adding anything else to the party. Foliage matters, although it can seem boring at first, but today I thought we might talk about form, or the actual shape of the plant when it’s fully grown. A well designed garden, and a well designed border, will have a carefully
arranged combination of shapes to complement one another and contrast well with each other. So, rounded shapes, spreading shapes and uprights will all have their part to play in adding to the overall composition. In more formal gardens, plants are clipped into shapes that nature never intended, but that can work very well as a contrast to looser, more relaxed planting. Think of crisp yew hedges used as a backdrop to exuberantly colourful perennials, or clipped spheres of box surrounded by more flowing shapes. Even in low maintenance gardens, the careful choice of form and shape is important if you want to avoid the “plate of buns” planting look. To make it work, you need to strike a balance between the differing eventual size of each plant so you have a pleasing combination of different sizes, always remembering that smaller plants should always be added in groups rather than singly. Punctuate the rounder shapes at appropriate intervals with uprights, with lower plants of spreading habit towards the front. Now when someone asks you “How’s the form?” you can reply “Just perfect, thank you”!
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GYM + COFFEE launches at arnotts IRISH ATHLEISURE brand GYM+COFFEE has launched its first Dublin city centre pop-up at iconic department store Arnotts. The pop-up which will feature the brand’s full range, will be running until October 14 at Arnotts ground floor level. The Irish athleisure brand has quickly become a household name with famous faces including Bodycoach Joe Wicks, Brian O’Driscoll, Kathryn Thomas, Niamh Cullen and Nicky Byrne all sporting the brand. Speaking about the pop-up at Arnotts, co-founder Diarmuid McSweeney said: “We are incredibly excited to work with an institution like Arnotts. It’s an honour for us to be given this fantastic space on the ground floor. This is a brilliant opportunity for us and we can’t thank the whole team in Arnotts enough for making us feel so welcome. Were excited to meet new and existing customers Gym+CoffeeRed Fleck Lite €65 in-person and spread the ethos of the brand even further!”
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THE SNEAKER trend has been growing for the last year, with high end athleisure shoes making an impact across the fashion world. Now, everyone’s favourite high-top sneaker has come to the high street. Bershka have teamed up with Converse to create three patterns that are distinctly ‘this season’. Repeat patterns and check are two of the hottest trends for Autumn/Winter this year, with the styles already creeping into stores in every shopping centre across the city.
The Bershka x Converse shoes feature two different check colours; a black/grey/white colourway constructed with wool, and a slightly more off-beat ‘Burburry-esque’ tartan in brown/black/ blue and red with a ‘flatform’ sole. A slightly more unusual style comes with the red Converse repeat print, with a white logo repeated on a true red canvas to make a visual impact. There is also a brown and camel monogrammed style, with the signature Converse Chevron logo repeated across the shoe. The shoes are available in selected Bershka stores now, or online from the Bershka website, as well as ASOS, priced from €96.
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With Autumn comes the perfect time to delve a little deeper into some richer colours in your make-up bag, with a statement darker lip always perfect to set the ‘fall’ tone. You don’t necessarily need to break the bank for these shades either, with several ‘drugstore’ companies carrying a range of exciting bold colours that are a little out of the ordinary but still carry a style statement. Wet N Wild Cosmetics ‘Liquid Catsuit’ liquid lipsticks have become a firm favourite amongst beauty bloggers online, coming in with rich pigment at a bargain price - €5 for a liquid lipstick can’t be beaten! A deep pinkish-red like ‘Behind the Bleachers’ or a muted greige like ‘Toffee Talk’ are both subtle but will definitely make an impact. Another high quality, low cost brand is Essence – that old reliable in Penney’s across the capital. Their ‘Matt Matt Matt’ lipsticks have gained cult status for their staying power and innovative shade range. Try their plum shade ‘Out of the Box’, or if you want to push the boat out a little further, go deep brown with the shade ‘The One and Only’, with both lipsticks in priced at €2.79. it su at uid C Liq Wet N Wild achers Ble e th d in Beh
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Pope drives along Skoda Rapid sales SKODA Ireland claimed rapid growth in consumer queries following the visit of Pope Francis, when he was driven in a Skoda Rapid car (above). Weeks after the departure of Pope Francis, Skoda claims a strong growth in business activity across several of its retailers, as well as increased levels of enquiries to its call centre at the brand’s headquarters in Dublin.
The new Nissan X-Trail comes with more significant comfort and safety improvements and the option of a smooth automatic gearbox. Entry prices for the 2.0-litre diesel seven-seat versions start at €43,450.
The interest generated has converted to sales, with the longest-serving Skoda dealer in Ireland, based in Galway, reporting the sale of seven Skoda Rapid vehicles immediately after the Papal visit. As part of their partnership with the World
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Upgraded SUV is all set to blaze an X-Trail Nissan’s flagship SUV is the X-Trail and it’s been recently upgraded with more style and lots of safety features. MICHAEL MORONEY trialled the higher spec 4x4 version and was impressed with all it offers – apart from the price
WHILE Nissan’s X-Trail claims to be the world’s best-selling SUV, on the Irish market the Qashqai is the model that shines brightest. I’ve had the new Nissan X-Trail on the road with a combination of its powerful 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and automatic gearbox. It provides a noticeably different driving experience to the Qashqai. The X-Trail is a marginally bigger car than before and also has the benefit of giving a seven-seat option. This new generation X-Trail was significantly improved towards the end of 2017. The engine power from the 2.0-litre unit is impressive at 177bhp, and its high torque rating at 380Nm
means that it accelerates with ease. Engine power is stronger than that of many other seven-seat competitors and the car has a stronger feel to it. The Xtronic automatic gearbox uses a continuously variable transmission system that differs from conventional automatic gearbox systems. The larger power engine means that this X-Trail automatic accelerates with ease. The official economy rating for the new topend X-Trail is 17km/litre (6.0/100km or 47mpg) and that should deliver a range of almost 1,000km from a full tank. In reality, to get 70% of that economy performance is a good result,
even with the X-Trail’s economy drive option mostly in use over my 1,000km test run. This new X-Trail has significant style changes to the inside with new automatic control systems included to give it a more upmarket appeal. There is a new D-shaped steering wheel for easier entry and exit for the driver. The steering wheel’s central hub is smaller than before and the three spokes are slimmer to give improved instrument visibility. The seven-seat version that I drove has a good storage area and includes sliding second row seats. The third seat row is easy to bring into use and gives an impressive large boot area when folded flat.
Nissan’s ProPILOT system is an option on the new X-Trail, which is claimed to be a first stage towards autonomous driving. ProPILOT will control the steering, acceleration and braking in a single lane during heavy traffic congestion and during higher-speed cruising. The system uses three technologies: Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Cruise Control, and Traffic Jam Pilot. The ProPILOT system is activated via a button on the X-Trail’s steering wheel. Other X-Trail safety features include Rear Cross Traffic Alert, to prevent low-speed impacts when reversing out of a parking space. The Intelligent Emergency Braking has been upgraded with pedestrian recognition. The X-Trail safety deal includes numerous other safety technologies including Traffic Sign Recogni-
tion, Intelligent Driver Alertness, Intelligent Park Assist, Intelligent Around View Monitor and Lane Departure Warning. Nissan claims that the new X-Trail maintains its 2014 five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The Xtronic automatic version that I drove is an impressive car to drive, but the price jump from manual to automatic versions is very prohibitive, at more than €4,000. The price jump from five-seat to seven-seat versions is also high at a similar amount, not making it easy for larger families. The entry price for the seven seat 2.0-litre diesel versions with full 4x4 capability, start at €43,450; there are more modest entry level X-Trails with smaller engines and less off-road pretentions, and the same seven-seat capacity, with more value, for about €10,000 less.
the Papal fleet’s Skoda Rapids, to Crosscare and Foyle Search and Rescue charities, nominated by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, in accordance with the wishes of Pope Francis.
One special car has had 31 owners – and counting VEHICLE history and data expert Cartell.ie reports that 17,363 private vehicles in Ireland (excluding imports) have 10 owners or more over the lifetime of the vehicle. The highest number of owners recorded for a single vehicle is 31 owners: a Honda Integra registered in Galway with a 1998 plate. This vehicle was imported from Japan in 2006. In 150 months in Ireland, the vehicle has averaged an owner change every 147 days, with one owner having the vehicle for just 14 days. Two vehicles in Ireland record 30 owners: a BMW 530 registered in 2004, and a Lexus IS200 registered in 1999.
Call to curb loophole UK imports of ‘dirty diesels’ NISSAN in Ireland is calling on the Government to ban the import of used cars into Ireland, citing concerns over their carbon emissions. James McCarthy, chief executive of Nissan Ireland, said: “More than 100,000 used cars will be imported into Ireland in 2018. About 80,000 of these cars are ‘dirty diesels’ that do not meet the latest Euro 6 emissions standards. “However, a loophole in the law allows these cars be sold and put onto Irish roads because they were first registered in the UK.” Nissan has said that the importation of socalled ‘dirty diesel’ cars from the UK is set to worsen amid the continued uncertainty over Brexit and weak Sterling rates.
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A KEEN OBSERVER SOCCER: MICK McCarthy reflects on
the current state of play in the Irish camp from his unique position of having gone head-to-head with Roy Keane during his tenure as well as having had the split allegiances between the country of his birth and the one of his family roots. He offers his thoughts on Keane and Declan Rice in this week’s feature interview.
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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | ROVERS MAKE IMPACT IN DERBY WITH KUBS
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BAD Bobs Tolka Rovers got their Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One campaign underway with a bang on Saturday evening as they won out in an overtime Dublin derby showdown against KUBS, 77-72. Rovers, who are new to the league this season, certainly lay down an early challenge, keeping their cool to overcome KUBS – who have just come down from the Super League – in a heart-stopping overtime battle. “It was great to get the season started with a win,” said Tolka head coach, Emmet Geoghegan. “We got into foul trouble early which made it difficult and KUBS did well to capitalise with their American. “I was delighted with the response from the team to keep fighting until the end and bring the game to overtime. Then, we kept our momentum
and the atmosphere from the crowd gave us a real boost to finish out the game and win.” Justin Goldsborough and Alex Dolenko both landed 15 points each for Tolka with Michael Murray weighing in with 11 points in a good spread of scorers while KUBS were reliant on Elijah Tillman’s 22 and 18 from Rory Carroll. In the other big Dublin derby, DBS Éanna – who have also just come down from the Men’s Super League – got their season off to a winning start with a 62-78 point win on the road over Abbey Seals Dublin Lions. Stefan Zecevic was the top scorer for Eanna with 21 points matched by Lions’ Garrett Collins for whom Igor Markiewicz also weighed in heavily for the west Dublin outfit. Eanna eked out a 40-31 lead in the first and stayed clear in the second to get their season up and running in strong fashion.
DBS Eanna’s Stefan Zecevic and Joshua Wilson at the launch of the new basketball season this week. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
The four Dublin sides are all in the northern conference where Ulster University Elks and EJ Sligo AllStars also got wins in their opening ties. Eanna face the Elks next weekend in their first game while KUBS come up against the Dublin Lions on Saturday evening; Tolka Rovers
are on the road to Galway to face gamefootage.net Titans on Sunday at 3.30pm. The Super League, meanwhile, will get under way on September 29 with Dublin sides UCD Marian, DCU Saints, Griffith College Swords Thunder, Pyrobel Killester and Black Amber Templeogue involved.
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BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THERE was no winner of this week’s lotto, the numbers were 17, 6, 5, 8 and next week’s jackpot is €5000. Ballyboden St Enda’s Academies return on Saturday, September 15. For more information, log onto www.bodengaa.ie. Huge thanks and appreciation to all of the club members, officers, ex-chairpersons, trustees who came out last night to acknowledge the generous support of Dave and Anne Bobbett and H&K to Ballyboden St Enda’s. Special thanks to all of the players, mentors and managers who took time out from championship preparation to show their appreciation for David, Anne and H&K. A highlight of the evening was a presentation of a painting by club hurler, David Sweeney, depicting the projects which the generous loan from David and Anne enabled. Great start for our minor B footballers this weekend with a championship win over St Vincent’s 2-16 to 1-4. Congratulations to our U-13 boys winners of the Austin Stacks Lee Strand Cup 2018, beating Mungret (Limerick) 3-7 to 0-4. Well done lads.
FAUGHS WHAT a busy weekend. Senior hurlers were first off the mark on Saturday evening, when they played Thornas Davis in B Championship in Kiltipper - and following an absorbing contest, came away with a merited draw Simultaneously, Junior A team travelled to Rathcoole and lost by the narrowest of margins to a strong commercials side. A huge “well done” to the U-15A team, who played Naomh Barrog in Kilbarrack on Sunday morning, and in a ding-dong battle, emerged well-deserved winners to reach a first-ever A Championship final at
this age group. Best of luck in the final v Na Fianna. Commiserations to U-15Bs, who played valiantly before going down to St Patrick’s, Palmerstown. Other juvenile results include U-12 beating Naomh Barrog to leave them second in table. U-13 Division One had a great win over Cuala, leaving them second in table and U-13 Division Five defeated St Anne’s to be at top of this league. On the camogie front, our Senior 5s play Skerries Harps away on Friday and Senior 2s play Good Counsel on Sunday 16th at 10.30am. All members are urged to support.
SOCCER: FORMER IRISH BOSS OFFERS WRY OBSERVATIONS ON LATEST TRAVAILS
McCarthy’s keen eye on history repeating
Mick McCarthy “comfortable as a pair of slippers” as his fall-out with Roy Keane comes back into focus this week in the wake of the Harry Arter affair as well as sympathising with Declan Rice’s predicament
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AS IT emerged Harry Arter had put his international career on hold due to a run-in with assistant manager Roy Keane, it was a rare coincidence that Mick McCarthy was in town. The 59-year-old was Ireland manager in 2002 when Keane was sent home ahead of the World Cup in Japan and Korea after a blazing row with McCarthy. McCarthy was vilified for his part in the argument and, despite only being knocked out on penalties by Spain in the second round, was out of a job by the following October. Media reports this week suggest Arter and teammate Jon Walters were involved in a row after doctors advised them to sit out Ireland training. 34-year-old Walters has continued to make himself available for selection but Arter turned down a
call-up for the recent games with Wales and Poland. Keane did eventually return to the international fold under McCarthy’s successor Brian Kerr, but the Barnsley native hopes he doesn’t see the same pattern repeated this time out. “Roy and myself had one of the biggest falling-outs ever,” McCarthy told the Dublin Gazette at an event launching his role as a pundit for Virgin Media’s international and European coverage. “I offered an olive branch and asked him to come back; I was much more of a mediator through it all than I was ever given credit for. “What happens now with Harry, I don’t know. It’s up to them to deal with it. I dealt with it my way – and I’ve been living with it ever since. I’m as comfortable about it all as a pair of slippers.” The thorny issue of Declan Rice’s conundrum over whether to continue representing Ireland or to
ST MARK’S CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin Junior Camogie team on a fantastic All-Ireland win last Weekend. Well done to the U-16 and minor footballers on impressive wins in the championship. Well done to the U-15 ladies on another fantastic win in the championship on Saturday. Special mention to the U-9 hurlers and U-8 camogie team, well done to all involved. Music every Saturday in the club. Music this Saturday by Doc Savage Show. Live sport every weekend. Monthly Ceili this Saturday, September 15 with music by the Johnny Reidy Ceili Band, 8 till late. Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45pm, open to everyone. Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm and 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge. Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning. Mick McCarthy during his time as Ipswich Town manager
switch his allegiance to England, his country of birth, is one McCarthy can see both sides of. Raised in Yorkshire by an Irishborn father, McCarthy felt equally Irish and English, but took great
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It’s up to Harry and Roy to deal with it. I dealt with it my way and I’ve been living with it ever since [2002].
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pride in captaining Ireland at Italia 90. “Declan is a good player — I tried to sign him on loan at Ipswich Town — and I understand why he’s taking his time.
“If Gareth Southgate has been in his earhole, saying he can come into the England team alongside the likes of John Stones and Harry Maguire, that’s a powerful argument. “Not many times in my lifetime have England captured the public’s imagination like they did in the summer. “There’s a bond created by those players like what our Ireland team did by qualifying for three tournaments from 1988 to 1994. “I don’t think Declan is hedging his bets. It’s more thinking that he doesn’t want to make a big mistake. “I know Kevin Kilbane was angry about it all, about Declan not committing, but I just said: ‘did any of us ever have that option?’ We didn’t. “I’d be half-tempted to say to Declan: don’t play for anybody, play 30 Premier League games this season and they’ll all be clamouring for you. “Then you can make your choice. Whatever is right for you. That’s my advice to him.” McCarthy resigned as manager of Ipswich Town towards the end of last season, fittingly signing off immediately after a win over Barnsley during which he’d been booed by Ipswich fans. And he’s made no secret of his desire to continue in management – though he doesn’t expect a second stint in the Ireland hotseat to come any time soon. “If the right opportunity came along I’m ready to go back in to management. Only championship or above. Who knows, there might be someone in the Premier League struggling at some stage. “It’s what I do, it’s what I am, a manager. It was frustrating that there wasn’t more comprehension about what was going on at Ipswich. I spent around £3 million in five-and-a-half years. “Since I’ve left, they’ve spent £8 million in five months but they’re second from bottom with three points. “After six games last season, we were top of the league.”
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: STUDENTS’ FOCUS REMAINS PROMOTION
LOI SHORTS Bohs make Scottish Challenge Cup history KEVIN Devaney scored the only goal of the game as Bohemians became the first League of Ireland side ever to register a win in the Scottish Challenge Cup. The Gypsies travelled to remote northern Scotland on Saturday to face Scottish four-tier outfit Peterhead without goalkeeper Shane Supple, who was rested, while Dan Casey and Dan Kelly stayed behind to sit exams. More than 50 Bohs supporters made the trip to see a mixture of fringe players and members of their Under-19 league and cup-winning side comfortably see off their opponents, with Devaney smashing home just past the hour. Debutant Robbie McCourt could have sealed it shortly after when played through on goal by Dan Byrne, but after rounding the keeper he slid his shot across goal. It mattered not as Bohs held on to book a place in the third round, joined by Sligo Rovers.
WAVES WASH OUT LIMERICK UCD manager Collie O’Neill
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UCD manager Collie O’Neill heaped praise on his squad as they reached their first FAI Cup semifinal in 11 years – but said he’d trade it all for a result against Finn Harps on Friday. The Students stunned Premier Division highflyers Waterford on Friday night with a 2-1 win that was more comprehensive than the scoreline suggests. B r i l l i a n t l y-wo r ke d goals from Conor Davis and Timmy Molloy put UCD 2-0 up at the break before Stanley Aborah pulled one back for the visitors to set up a tense finish. The Blues had all the
ball in the closing ten minutes but created little as College put in a disciplined defensive shift to deservedly take their place in the final four. However, College manager O’Neill – who has overseen the past four years at Belfield – insisted a cup run is worth nothing if they miss out on promotion. “Tonight was a free crack at a Premier Division team, but I still would have swapped tonight for a win next week to put us up there,” he told the Dublin Gazette. “They’re the kind of teams we want to be playing week in, week out. That’s the stage these players should rightly be playing on. “Hopefully we can do the work next week and get up there. We want to go and test ourselves
against the best – that’s the stage we want to be on.” The Students need just a point against secondplaced Harps to seal the First Division title and a return to the top level after four years in the wilderness. The Donegal side are the only club capable of catching UCD and denying them the title, but the Students will be confident having lost just one game at home all year. They’ll take belief, too, from their performance against Waterford, who arrived with a large travelling support and began with the swagger of a side fourth in the Premier Division. They fell behind, however, on 20 minutes as Greg Sloggett threaded an inch-perfect ball through for Davis, who slid in
front of ex-UCD keeper Niall Corbet to open the scoring. Davis, 20, has been in red-hot form since signing from Reading last month, scoring six goals in six games, earning him a nomination for player of the month for August. Six minutes later, it was 2-0 as Gary O’Neill’s corner ran through to Timmy Molloy, and the midfielder curled a beautiful shot into the top corner. The Students were in full control of the game and had chances to extend their lead in the second half, but neither Gary O’Neill nor Molloy could take advantage to seal the win. Waterford created little during the game and their only shot on target came from the spot as Aborah sent Conor Kearns the wrong way after Gary
O’Neill had upended Rory Feely. “With everything that Waterford threw at us, it was going to come down to a set-piece or a corner or something - that was the only way they were going to score. “The longer it went on, Waterford were just gambling that extra little bit, but we were able to deal with what they threw at us. “[We conceded] but still we didn’t panic. We didn’t give up many c h a n c e s a f te r t h a t . There’s good belief and mental strength there in that squad.” On potential semi-final opponents, of whom champions Cork City and Dundalk are two, the manager added: “I couldn’t care less [who we get]. It’s another free crack – we’ll just go at it.”
UCD Waves breezed into the semi-finals of the FAI Cup thanks to a comprehensive 6-0 win over Limerick at Jackson Park on Saturday night. The Students were narrowly defeated by Cork City in the final last year and took one step closer to the Aviva Stadium with their biggest win of the season to date. Caroline Healy scored twice, while Chloe Mustaki, Kerri Letmon, Sophie O’Donoghue and Leanne Payne were also on the scoresheet.
Striker Healy put Waves in front with her first goal for the club inside the first ten minutes. Captain Mustaki – who hasn’t played for two months – netted a spectacular second seven minutes later. Healy added her second before going off injured at half time, and her replacement Letmon made it 4-0 within four minutes of the restart. Midfielder O’Donoghue added a fifth on the hour mark before Payne wrapped things up a minute from the end.
Murray books Shels spot in semi-finals Shelbourne booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s FAI Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Galway at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening. Noelle Murray scored twice either side of a Malinda Allen’s strike as the 2016 cwinner began their quest to reclaim the crown. Captain Murray opened the scoring nine minutes before half time with a rasping shot from distance that flew past Galway keeper Tina Hughes. It was Shels’ first clear chance of a game that had been even to that point, and they could have doubled the lead before the break but for Hughes brilliantly denying Allen. The American wasn’t to be denied, however, and she made it two with a header from a corner midway through the second half. And Murray put a cork in any chance of a Galway revival when netted her third with a low strike ten minutes from time.
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GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN BUSY time next weekend for Inters and Juniors with both squads down for Championship fixtures. First up on Saturday, the intermediates meet Scoil Ui Chonaill at Westmanstown starting at 5.30pm and, on Sunday, the juniors travel to Kilmacud Crokes for a 3pm throw in. Both teams also have a number of outstanding league fixtures to play with dates to be confirmed.Hard luck to our minors who lost by a point to Raheny at home on Sunday, 2-11 to 3-9.Next fixture on September 23 away to St Brigid’s. Ladies had a good win in the league at home against Parnells by 3-8 to 2-5. No fixture this week and championship semi final v Castleknock is down for September 19, venue tbc. U-16 girls beat St Judes in their second championship outing by 3-7 to 1-9 and U-14s also had a successful outing against Man O War on a 6-17 to 1-7 scoreline. No juvenile fixtures next week with All Ireland Ladies finals on in Croke Park-best of luck to the Dubs from all at Garda Westmanstown Gaels Lots of other juvenile activity in both hurling and football with U16 boys losing narrowly in their championship to St Vincents,U12 hurlers beat Ballinteer St Johns 7-12 to 3-9 and U-14 hurlers lost to O Dwyers by 0-10 to 2-8. Tickets will shortly be available for our 50 Year Anniversary Dinner and Awards night on Friday November 23 at Westmanstown Sports Centre.
LUCAN SARSFIELDS MASSIVE congratulations to captain Emer Keenan, Emma O’Flynn and the management and squad of the Dublin Premier Camogie team on securing the All-Ireland on Sunday, we look forward to welcoming the Cup back to Lucan Sarsfields. Next up is the Dublin ladies senior football team and we wish Ken Robinson and Paul Casey and the rest of the management and squad luck as they take on Cork this weekend. Let’s hope another Cup is secured. Senior hurlers secured top spot with a narrow win over Setanta next up Cuala in the quarter final. Senior footballers play their last championship group game on Saturday 5.30pm vs St Vincents, O’Toole Park, support always welcome and appreciated. Mixed results for our Juveniles in Championship – U-16B ladies football lost out to Na Fianna by three points, however the U-14Bs the following night had a super win to overover Castleknock A to make it two from two in champion-
ship. Unfortunately, U-15A B and U-13B all lost over the weekend. Well done to both U-13A and B hurling teams this week. On Thursday evening, the U-13A team had a good win over Ballyboden. The lads had a slow start but finished well with a 5-8 to 2-7 win to maintain a second place in their Division 1 league. The U-13B hurlers had a great win over Division 4 leaders Maurs in their last league game with a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-3. On Sunday morning, O’Toole Park saw the commencement of the U-13 hurling Dublin development squads. Lucan Sarsfields had six players representing the club. The best of luck to Sean Langton, Daragh Lyons, Cathal Kennedy, Ryan Clancy, Daragh Meehan and Daragh O’Toole in their trials. U-14A Hurling had a good win and can secure the league title by beating Kilmacud Crokes in their next game, on the 22/9 away. U-14B hurling are also in contention for league honours and got a walkover from St Vincent’s at the weekend.
SOCCER: WEXFORD FIRMLY IN STAR STRIKER’S SIGHTS IN WNL
O’Gorman certain Peas can end five year wait for glory WOMEN’S NAT. LEAGUE DAVE DONNELLY
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AINE O’Gorman believes Peamount United have what it takes to beat Wexford Youths on their own patch to lift their first trophy in five years on Saturday. The Peas haven’t won a trophy since lifting the same trophy back in 2013 - during O’Gorman’s previous stint with the club - although they came agonisingly close last year. The title race went right down to the wire last season, when Wexford beat Peamount at Ferrycarrig Park 2-0 on the final day in what was a straight shootout for the league. That was before 100-times-capped O’Gorman returned to the club for a fourth stint in Pea green following four seasons at UCD Waves. The Enniskerry native was part of the Waves
squad that lifted the WNL Shield last season - and were beaten in the FAI Cup final - but she missed both through injury. And the 29-year-old, who lifted two league titles and competed in the Champions League for Peamount in the past, is determined to see that trophy drought come to an end. “I’m really looking forward to the game,” she told the Dublin Gazette at the launch of Dublin City Council’s Dublin Sportsfest at Irishtown Stadium. “It’s against Wexford, so it’ll be nice to beat them, lift the cup and bring it back to Dublin.” Getting one over on Wexford will be no easy task - the champions have lost just one league game all season, conceding a miserly ten goals along the way. They represented the league with distinction in the Champions League last month, mixing it with
Aine O’Gorman in action against UCD Waves in August. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile
big professional sides like Ajax of Amsterdam and beating Linfield in Belfast. And, in Rianna Jarrett, they have the league’s top scorer and most improved player, whose 25 goals just about eclipse the 21 scored by the Peas’ own Amber Barrett. O’Gorman has chipped in 11 goals of her own including a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Cork City - though she missed out on Ireland cap 101 when Jarrett was selected to face
Northern Ireland. “Rianna has had a really good season and she’s a quality player. I’m delighted for her, especially with her history of knee injuries. “She brings a different dynamic to our team, as she does with Wexford. She’s been on fire in front of goal, so I can’t really complain, but hopefully we can stop her in two weeks time.” The week after sees Peamount return to Wexford in the league, where
they’re still hopeful of reining in the seven-point gap between them and the league leaders. “Shels beating Wexford in the league maybe keeps it still within touching distance. Shels and Wexford have to play again and we play Wexford the week after the cup final in Ferrycarrig. “There’s a few tough games coming up and hopefully they drop a few points and we can nip in there.”
Templeogue’s tough opener
Templeogue’s Cortlin Davis and Jason Killeen. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
THERE will be a mouth-watering opening to the 2018/19 Hula Hoops Men’s National Cup this season as reigning champions Templeogue will host Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in a hugely-anticipated clash. The draw was made at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght this afternoon as part of the official launch of the 2018/19 Basketball Ireland season, which sees a huge 49 clubs competing in the senior National League and Cups this year. The Templeogue against Tralee game is
one of the marquee ties, pitting the holders against the Kerry-side who won the Champions Trophy against them 73-61. On the women’s side, Courtyard Liffey Celtics have been handed a first round tie against Maxol WIT Wildcats in one of the big clashes. Speaking at the launch, Secretary General of Basketball Ireland, Bernard O’Byrne said: “The positive momentum of Irish basketball continues with our National League membership up to 49 teams and the geographical spread of the clubs improving all the time.
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SOCCER: BALLYFERMOT WELCOMES GLUT OF TOP CLASS TEAMS TO ELMDALE PARK
Stapleton breaks new ground at Actavo Cup JAMES HENDICOTT
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BALLYFERMOT soccer club Cherry Orchard will host top-class Under13 sides from England, Scotland and Wales as well as several local sides this coming weekend. Elmdale Park will witness 16 games running from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, including some top-class academy opposition, in the Actavo Cup. Taking on the Cherry Orchard Under-13 side for the trophy will be sides from Celtic, Liverpool, Swansea, Newcastle, Aberdeen, St Patrick’s Athletic and an FAI select team. The home side have been drawn to play Aberdeen, Liverpool and Swansea in the group stages, across Friday and Saturday. Group finishes will determine the first v second, third v fourth, fifth v sixth and seventh v eighth fixtures, to be played on the Sunday. Cherry Orchard will almost certainly field the first ever girl to compete in the elite contest with Jessie
Stapleton, a recent call up to the Ireland ladies senior squad, expected to turn out with tournament director and Cherry Orchard man Mark O’Neill calling Stapleton “phenomenal,” and “an incredible talent.” “You only have to look at the lineup this year,” O’Neill said going into the event. “There’s been such a buzz around the club about it for the past six months. “Everybody’s putting in a lot of hard work around the place, whether it be getting sponsorship money, getting signs made, advertising, social media. A lot of hard work goes into such a big event like this. “Actavo are a big local firm, giving a lot of employment to the local area. Most of the other sponsors are the same. “Alongside it, we’ll be running a draw to go to a premier league game of your choice for two people, with all the bells and whistles, overnight stay, accommodation, premium seats, even food paid for. Our friend Keith Andrews [a former Ireland international] will pull out the win-
ning ticket, and present the trophies after Sunday’s final.” The Cherry Orchard side and club partner, League of Ireland team St Patrick’s Athletic [the current holders], hope the international competition will help develop an already strong footballing area. Cherry Orchard will be managed by Brendan Wynne, and captained by his son Callum. “The lads are absolutely buzzing counting the days down,” Wynne said ahead of the tournament. “They have great belief in themselves. We’re going out with no fear, plenty of confidence, and we’re going to give everything we can on the pitch. “We’ve been doing an extra day on Sundays, and we’re looking to play a really strong side. We’ve done very well over in England recently, and came back with results. It’s a really good opportunity for us.” Tickets to Actavo Cup are €5 per adult and €2 per child per day, with weekend and family deals also available.
Shamrock Rovers celebrate going 2-1 up, Picture: Robert Goggins
Harps catch out Hoops SSE U-15 LEAGUE sport@dublingazette.com
SH A M RO C K Rove rs ’ Under-15s drew 2-2 at Finn Harps in their SSE Airtricity All-Ireland Under-15 league encounter last weekend as the Donegal side fought back to nick a point. Both defences reigned and the first real goalscoring opportunity did not arrive until midway through the first half when Sinclair Armstrong
for Rovers made a strong break through and shot. Harps centre half Corey Brolly managed to throw his body at the ball for a dramatic block. Armstrong went again close after that when Conan Noonan sent him through. However, the Hoops were subdued somewhat and Harps created the better chances up to half time. With seven minutes to go to half time, the deadlock was broken following
ccc. Picture: Fran Caffrey/Golffile.ie
a free kick on Rovers’ left. A scramble followed in the box and Liam McGrenaghan finished well to put Harps into the lead. After the break, an Evan Caffrey free kick in the 49th minute found James Harold who settled on the ball quickly before hooking it over Harps ‘keeper Patrick McGarvey for 1-1. The Hoops looked like they were taking control and, with 15 minutes remaining, they went in front after a run from
Conan Noonan was finished from a tight angle by Harold. Harps desperately dug deep in an effort to get back on terms and several excellent saves from Hoops’ keeper Kian Moore seemed to have put paid to their hopes. But the final minute of normal time proved to be decisive when Harps’ captain Oran McGrath outjumped the Rovers players to meet a corner and head it into the net.
Cherry Orchard’s Jessie Stapleton recently trained with the Irish senior women’s team
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CLUB NOTES
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ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN WELL done to the senior hurlers and team management on their brilliant win in the championship over Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday evening. It was a hard fought battle and great to see so many supporters on the sideline in Glenaulin. Earlier in the week, our senior camogie team won their second championship match against Ballyboden. Our junior hurlers also won. Next up are the senior footballers who play Round Towers in the football championship this Saturday evening, September 15, at 5pm. We wish them the best of luck. Great if everyone could come out and support them. Our Golf classic is taking place this Friday, September 14 in the Hermitage. All support appreciated. Our juvenile teams, boys and girls, were in action during and over the weekend with many fine performances. Ella Sliney and Lara Pickett picked up girls of the game awards against Round Towers Lusk. Our U-12 ladies had a great win over Man O War. Our U-15 hurlers beat Faughs in the Shield on Sunday morning and are now through to the semi-finals of the competition, where they will play Lucan. Our U-9, 10, and 11s all played brilliantly in their games. Well done to Rachel Walsh who captained the Dublin U-14 camogie team in their blitz on Saturday. The academy for our younger members resumes on Saturday, at 10am at the clubhouse. New members are always welcome and can register online at www.stpatricksgaa.ie The Gaelic4mothers are looking for new players. Training is on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm. Contact Gill on 087 2269059 for further information.
ATHLETICS: COFFEY FIFTH IN GLENDALOUGH
Harriers race hard around Ireland and around the world sport@dublingazette.com
LUCAN Harriers enjoyed a hectic start to September with a series of fine performances with Aoife Coffey among them, finishing fifth in the Irish vest at the British and Irish Under-17 Championship Mountain Race which was held in Glendalough. Two Lucan Harriers headed over to take on Mo Farah and 57,000 other people in the Great North Run, a Half Marathon which goes from Newcastle to South Shields on the English coast. It’s a hilly route which goes over the iconic Tyne Bridge while the red arrows fly overhead. It was a very hot day but the support was constant the whole way along with the finishing straight quite surreal with thousands of people clapping and cheering everyone over the final kilometre. Olive Mulligan finished in 2.27.40 and Fanchea Gibson in 3.02.08. Carol Kearney, meanwhile, represented Ire-
Lucan Harriers’s Aoife Coffey
land at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Malaga, Spain. In the 200m, she qualified from the heats to the semi-final with a time of 29.62. She improved on her time in the semi-finals to 29.45 but, unfortunately, it was just outside the qualifying times for the final. Three Lucan members headed to Fairyhouse Racecourse to take on the
ALL-STAR Scully on the shortlist for forward line
TEMPLEOGUE Synge Street’s Niall Scully was among a list of 12 Dubs shortlisted for an All-Star following his performances in the run to a fourth successive All-Ireland title last week. He is up for one of the forward spots alongside Ciaran Kilkenny, Brian Howard, Paul Mannion, Dean Rock and Con O’Callaghan Picture: tommy dickson/inpho
Ratoath Half Marathon. Jason Barrett finished in 1.46.08 followed by Helen McGinnity in 2.17.47 and Jill Meredith in 2.18.38. Another four Lucan athletes went to Blessington for The Lakes 10k and Half Marathon. In the Half Marathon with Colm Munnelly leading the charge in a time of 1.48.22 and Lorraine Heffernan in 1.49.00. In the 10k, Bernie Doyle finished in 58.38 and Marie
Collins in 1.03.17. Ceara Kerrigan completed her third Quest Achill taking on the 1km kayak, 9km run and 21km cycling in very tough weather conditions. At the recent SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Race Series 10 Mile in Swords, 30th athlete overall home was Lucan Harrier Derek Taylor who finished in 59.36 with Libor Matousek in 33rd in a time of 59.41.
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CAMOGIE: MANAGER REFLECTS ON SUPER DAY FOR THE SPORT IN THE COUNTY
HURLING
Sars keep perfect record in senior Group 4
Dublin celebrate their All-Ireland Junior Premier final victory. Picture: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Plowman hails ‘fabulous’ Dublin JUNIOR PREMIER FINAL
Dublin Kerry DARRAGH O CONCHUR sport@dublingazette.com
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SHANE PLOWMAN hailed the determination of his squad to come back from the heartbreak of losing last year’s Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Premier Junior Final and make amends in style. The Dublin manager took time to commend Kerry on their first appearance at Croke Park and predicted that their day will come. “It’s absolutely fabulous” said the
Thomas Davis man of the nine-point victory. “To come here last year and walk away so hurt, we thought we had enough (to win), came up against a very good Westmeath team. We really did promise ourselves we’d dust ourselves off and do whatever we had to do to get back here today. “It’s a credit to the girls, they left nothing out there. It’s great for the girls and great for Dublin Camogie going forward. “We tried to put down a marker, we wanted to go at them from the start and in fairness, they kept at us, they wouldn’t let us get away from them. They’re a good team and they will be
back.” Plowman agreed that the 15th minute goal by Aoife Bugler, who had only returned from a cruciate knee ligament injury for the All-Ireland semifinal victory over Offaly, was a critical score. “They were holding us out, we were trying to get the ball into Aoife [Bugler] – their full-back (Niamh Leen) was a good player, a real handful for Aoife but once she got the turn on her there was only one place it was going and it took a big lump of energy out of them. It gave us a chance to get a few more points and push forward.” It was a cracking finish by the full-
forward, the result of an astute delivery by Laoise Quinn, who along with player of the match Caragh Dawson and centre-back Deirdre Johnstone had huge games. Kerry had no shortage of top performers too, with Leen magnificent at full-back and Patrice Diggin taking it to Dublin at every opportunity. Dublin had too much firepower though. They led by 1-6 to 0-2 at half time and were able to see it out, finishing off with a point from captain Emer Keenan -from Lucan Sarsfields - on the field a matter of seconds after suffering her own cruciate knee ligament injury four months previously.
Boden set up SHC cracker with Ballinteer DUBLIN SHC GROUP 3 Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-18 Cuala 0-14 sport@dublingazette.com
Ballyboden St Enda’s got the better of Cuala in Parnell Park. Picture: EOS Photo
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s topped Group 3 of the Dublin senior hurling championship as they beat reigning champions Cuala 1-18 to 0-14 in Parnell Park. The Dalkey side lined out without both their Dublin senior footballers Con O’Callaghan and Mark Schutte but had already guaranteed their berth in the lasteight prior to the match along with Boden for whom Conal Keaney was out due to his impending nuptials. On a rainy night, Cuala started well and points
from brothers Sean and David Treacy, who finished with a tally of 0-8, helped them into a 0-4 to 0-1 lead inside seven minutes. But the accuracy of Paul Ryan and Aiden Mellett brought Boden back into contention and the key moment came soon after with the only goal in the 17th minute. A fine diagonal pass f ro m S e a n B re n n a n set Mellett free and he cracked home to the net. The likes of Shane Durkin, Simon Lambert and Dean Curran were bossing things and they heled St Enda’s to a 1-10 to 0-10 interval lead with David Treacy offering the replies. Three minutes into
the second-half Cuala had the opportunity to get right back in the game but David Treacy’s penalty was stopped by Gary Maguire. From there, it was mainly broken play with Niall Ryan and Mellett showing up well with some lovely touches. Cu r t i n a n d S te p h e n O’Connor were in control in midfield while James Roche and Conor McCormack came off the bench to good effect. It meant they were a b l e to s tay o u t o f range and in position to advance to a derby date in the quarter-finals against Ballinteer St John’s whose win over Crumlin was enough to see them through.
LUCAN Sarsfields did just enough to hold off Setanta, 0-17 to 0-16, in their Dublin senior hurling championship Group 4 tussle at O’Toole Park. Lucan led 0-8 to 0-7 at the break with Ryan Clarke, who finished with 0-10 (0-7f), doing well for Setanta. Inside the final ten minutes the sides were level 0-14 each but Lucan, for who Ciaran Dowling hit three points from play, managed to edge home and set up a quarter-final against two in-a-row All-Ireland champions Cuala. It completed a perfect run of three wins from three in the group stages of the competition with Ballinteer finishing second as they won their all-or-nothing tie with Crumlin. Elsewhere, in Group 1 in O’Toole Park, St Jude’s had little difficulty overcoming Raheny, 1-20 to 0-12. They now face Anthony Daly’s Kilmacud Crokes in the Dublin SHC ‘A’ quarter-finals. Fionn Ó Riain Broin had a game to remember with a personal tally of 1-10, including nine frees, his goal came in the 50th minute following good work by Danny Sutcliffe. The other quarterfinal date sees St Vincent’s coming up against northside rivals Na Fianna while St Brigid’s, naomh Fionnbarra, Crumlin and Raheny are destined for the relegation playoffs.
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Third time lucky for McGrath with Dubs JAMED HENDICOTT
Dublin players Sinead McGrath, left, and Niamh Collins celebrate their semi-final win. Picture: Piara O Midheach/Sportsfile
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SIOBHAN McGrath says she still feels she has to earn her spot in the Dublin team every time she hits the turf despite over 15 years in and around the panel with ladies football now operating on a whole new level. The Thomas Davis woman first joined up with the Jackies as a 15 year old, and has witnessed both All Ireland extremes: the county’s heartbreaking final-second-goal defeat to Mayo in 2003, and the debut win in 2010. When she departed for a new life in Australia after the 2014 final loss, though, McGrath continued playing football in what she called “more of a social scene,” and felt like she had a lot of work to do in coming back to the All Ireland champions at the start of 2018. “I feel like I’ve been through three eras of Dublin panels,” McGrath explains. “There were a lot of older players like Martina Farrell when I arrived in 2003. Then we had the Denise Masterson era, and now we’re with the younger ones again. “I feel like I need to earn my spot now. Nothing comes easy. The first night back was daunting. I obviously knew I had so much work to do. “The conditioning, strength, fitness, speed, everything was at a different level to when I left. The girls were great,
“Ladies football has grown so much that there’s
a real focus on improving, getting the standard as high as we can; every year it just gets better” they really pushed me to get to where I needed to be. I think it took me a good few months to get there, but I got there by training with these girls. “I think even the science of everything... ladies football has grown so much that there’s a real focus on improving, getting the standard as high as we
can, and every year it just gets better. It’s a much higher standard than 2003. “When I came on board in 2003, Mick [Bohan] was also the manager then, and it was a massive jump from the year before. Your lifestyle had to change. I’ve always been strict but the level of conditioning
has improved so much.” McGrath has been a growing presence in the championship for the Dubs and starred at half back as Galway were harried and outfoxed on the way to the final, with Dublin winning 4-8 to 1-10 after a first half blitz in Roscommon. McGrath watched last year’s win from the
stands but has no regrets about leaving her return until 2018, or about her departure back in 2014. “I thought I wasn’t going to come back,” she says of her time in Australia. “I really enjoyed my time away. I really enjoyed coming home last year, too. “I was in Croke Park,
and I was so happy for the girls,” she recalls of the 2017 All Ireland win. “It was amazing to see the crowd there, to come back and see that kind of crowd for ladies football. I was so proud of them.” This time around, she could be part of the onpitch crew, entertaining a crowd of potentially over 50,000.