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‘Help our Sam, 8, get EU miracle drug’s help’ MARK O’BRIEN A RATHCOOLE family are calling on Minister for Health Simon Harris to make a drug available that could drastically improve their son’s quality of life.

Sam Bailey (8) has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a degenerative neuromuscular condition, characterised by generalised weakness of all the muscles in the body.

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has been branded a “miracle drug” for the effect it has in combatting the disease has been made available in 20 European countries – but is not yet made available in Ireland.

Sam’s parents, Fiona and Paul, said: “Time is not a luxury for Sam and the other 25 children in Ireland waiting on this drug.

“SMA is a degenerative condition – we need this life-saving drug today.”

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OAR THEY GO: These two competitors braved the waters of the weir in Lucan as they took part in this year’s annual Liffey Descent. See Gallery on Page 6. Picture: Lindey Naughton

THERE was great news for frame football players (for players who require the use of a walker-style frame) with the official opening of Esker Celtic’s new 2G frame football pitch at Hermitage Park.

The dedicated pitch will provide a vital facility for clubs from all over the city and far afield, with the frame football pitch drawing praise for the club, the council and the FAI alike.

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GRIM statistics have yet again drawn attention to the sorry plight of neglected, maltreated horses in West Dublin, with a shocking number being put down. P8

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PLAN HOPED TO HELP TALLAGHT REACH FULL POTENTIAL

Housing units for elderly earmarked for Tallaght MARK O’BRIEN

A PLAN presented to county councillors last week has the potential to help the Tallaght area reach its full potential if fully implemented.

That’s according to local councillor Charlie O’Connor (FF).

Cllr O’Connor made the comments after a plan was presented that proposes to draw €2 billion in funding from the National Development Fund.

He said: “Our county town has huge urban potential to reenergise itself together with the support of the Local Authority.

“There is an abundance of strategically zoned land that should be fully utilised and developed. This plan is very welcome and will hopefully address the need for major investment to improve amenities, housing options and public services.”

The council gave a commitment at the meeting that the plan would be made a priority within the council.

The plan will be implemented over the next nine years and will be aligned with

the objectives of the National Planning Framework. The council has recently opened consultation on one of the projects that is to form part of the plan.

The council are proposing to build 81 housing units for older people on land between Tallaght Stadium and Whitestown Way. The proposed plan includes 18 two-bedroom units and 63 one-bedroom units.

The proposed development is for a range of 2 storey to 4 storey apartments. The works will include a new access road off Whitestown Way. The proposed facility will also feature communal facilities, including an office, communal living room, bathrooms, laundry and mobility store and a communal open space.

Anyone wishing to make a submission can do so online at consult.sdublincoco. ie or by writing to Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

The closing date for submissions is 4.30pm on Friday, November 9.

Have a cuppa to help support hospices – go on, go on, go on PEOPLE all over the city and country are being asked to pour their support into this year’s Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s, which takes place today, Thursday, September 20.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined young fundraiser Lucy Greene and Fergal McGarry, Bewley’s chief operations officer, and Pat Quinlan, chair of the Voluntary Hospice Group to help announce the fundraiser.

If you’re unable to host or attend a fundraising coffee event for hospices today – with the aim of raising €2m for hospice and homecare services nationwide – you can text COFFEE to 50300 and donate €4, helping to support the invaluable support and care for many families across Ireland. Picture: Leon Farrell

FASTNews Mayor turns first sod for new library THE turning of the first sod in preparation for the construction of a new state-of-theart public library in North Clondalkin took place on Friday, September 7.

Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Mark Ward, performed the honours in the company of chief executive Daniel McLoughlin and County Librarian Bernadette Fennell.

The proposed works will include the construction of a two-storey 1,299 square metre library building.

The site of the new library will be at the junction of Liscarne, Oatfield and Harelawn.

Work will take approximately fifteen months to complete.

During construction, a hoarding to protect the site will be in place, along with on-site security and a temporary wheelchair accessible footpath will give access to local residents.

The modern library building will include adult, young adult, and children’s sections as well as community meeting rooms.

Books, DVDs, CDs, newspapers and magazines will be available for borrowing, and the library will provide free access to the Internet.

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PITCH WILL SPECIFICALLY CATER FOR FRAME FOOTBALL PLAYERS

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John Delaney (FAI Chief Executive), Donal Conway (FAI President), Cllr Mark Ward (Mayor of South Dublin) and Danny McLoughlin (Chief Executive of SDCC) at the opening of the frame football pitch at Esker Celtic. Picture: Ben Ryan

Frame Football pitch opens at Esker Celtic MARK O’BRIEN

ESKER Celtic’s new 2G frame football pitch at Hermitage Park was officially opened last Friday.

The pitch – the first of its kind in Ireland - was developed through a collaboration between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the council as part of the FAI’s ‘Football for All’ programme.

The pitch is designed to cater for players who require the use of a walker style frame and also to those who feel that they can compete more equally by using these frames.

The game is played using the frame as an aid with the basic rules of Football in 4v4 or 5v5 games.

Cllr Vicki Casserly (FG), whose son James plays for the frame football team, told Dublin Gazette she was delighted to see the pitch open.

She paid tribute to FAI CEO John Delaney and SDCC CEO Danny McLoughlin for the work they put in to see the project come to fruition.

She said: “In fairness to John Delaney, he really believes in the project and he really believed in what we were about and what it could develop, not only for the club but for

the county and extend it beyond that.

“He embraces Football for All and was willing to engage in the partnership with South Dublin County Council and once the case was put towards Danny, obviously he could see the benefits of it too.

“Between the couple of parties involved, we managed to bring something that’s really unique to Ireland.”

Cllr Casserly added that the new pitch would make the frame football players feel

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The facility will enable all the children in the club to be more involved in the sport on a regular basis regardless of their ability more of a part of Esker Celtic.

“They couldn’t play at their home ground because the grass wasn’t suitable for the frames,” she said.

“We were fortunate enough that the likes of St Andrew’s and Stewart’s previous to that let us use their hall, but although they were

Esker Celtic, they didn’t have that sense of club feeling; being part of the club their club ground.

“They now get to do their training amongst the other kids that were doing their training on their home ground and that’s what a club is about. It’s about everyone having the equal chance to participate.”

The pitch was opened by South Dublin Mayor Mark Ward (SF), who paid tribute to the council, the FAI and the club for the work they put in.

He said: “We would like to thank the club members for their assistance in testing the various surfaces to ensure we get the best possible surface for this new facility.

“We would also like to show our appreciation to the club for being very accommodating during the construction period.”

Also speaking at the event, Paul Cleary, chairman of Esker Celtic FC said the club were proud to be associated with the new facility.

“The facility will enable all the children in the club to be more involved in the sport on a regular basis regardless of their ability,” he said.

“The club will look forward to players travelling from afar to use the facility and open up the opportunity to have games across various clubs.”

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SPECSAVERS Liffey Valley has won ‘Store of the Year’ at a prestigious awards ceremony in Dublin.

The store picked up the special award for the second year in a row at the annual Specsavers Excellence Awards on Saturday evening.

The awards ceremony took place in the Shelbourne Hotel and more than 25 staff members from the Liffey Valley store joined Specsavers Brand Ambassador Darren Kennedy at the event.

Conor Dewey, retail director in Liffey Valley, said staff in the store are a “dedicated, professional and tight-knit team” that work hard seven days a week.

He said: “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication delivered by every member of our team (pictured above) in the pursuit of excellent customer service.

“Each day the team comes to work with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude and a genuine want to help customers in any way that they can. It is a privilege to work as part of this fantastic group.”

Contest to Go-ahead support for social amputees housing TWO of Ireland’s footballing heroes, Irish international amputee star Garry Hoey and professional coach and former player Damien Duff turned out at Shamrock Rovers’ training ground in Kingswood for the launch of The Fyffes Cup. The three-way cup competition – which will be played at Oriel Park, Dundalk on September 22 – is billed as the last major stage in Ireland’s preparation for the forthcoming Amputee World Cup. It is also seen as the final opportunity for players to impress selectors who will choose the seven-man starting team from a squad of 13 to represent Ireland in what will be their second Amputee World Cup. Fyfes managing director Gerry Cunningham said: “We applaud amputee footballers and wish them well in their efforts to bring success to Ireland, recognising the extent to which each has had to combat adversity.”

COUNCILLORS in South Dublin County Council have given the go-ahead to build 29 social housing units on lands in Tallaght and Knocklyon.

The development of 13 units in Tallaght will be located on undeveloped lands at Killinarden Heights, adjacent to Knockmore Avenue (adjoining St Catherine’s House).

The development will consist of eight houses and five apartments whilst the development of 16 units at Knocklyon will be located on a site on Old Knocklyon Road.

Daniel McLoughlin, council chief executive said: “I very much welcome the decision of the councillors in approving these proposed social housing developments.

“These provisions form part of the council’s commitment to drive the building of social housing units in the county over the next few years.

“These new developments bring the stock of council housing to almost 9,600.”

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SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY: DRUG HAS POTENTIAL TO SERIOUSLY IMPROVE LIVES

Family call for miracle drug to treat son, Sam MARK O’BRIEN

A RATHCOOLE family are calling on the Health Minister to make a drug available that could drastically improve their son’s quality of life.

Fiona and Paul Bailey’s son Sam (8) has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a degenerative neuromuscular condition, characterised by generalised weakness of all the mus-

cles in the body.

SMA is a debilitating, life-threatening and rare disease and is the leading genetic cause of death in infants.

Previously, there was no treatment or cure for SMA but a new drug, Spinraza, has been licensed in 20 countries across Europe.

The drug has the potential to seriously improve the lives of

those with SMA. The family have started a change.org petition calling on Minister Simon Harris to make the drug available in Ireland.

Fiona and Paul said: “Sam is in a powered wheelchair. He is peg fed and so does not eat or drink orally.

“Extensive chest physio and physio on all his limbs to keep him supple and free from pain

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Pictured is GoCar’s Head of Operations Jonathan Roche, SDCC Chief Executive Danny McLoughlin and Mayor of South Dublin Cllr Mark Ward.

Pic Ben Ryan Sam, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), would benefit from Spiranza a ‘groundbreaking’ drug

is part of his everyday routine.

“He has already endured so much in his short life, he’s had long hospital stays, sometimes for weeks and months at a time, largely because of chest infections etc.

Life is very difficult for our darling Sam.” Despite his struggles, the family say Sam is the “brightest, sweetest, kindest boy you could ever meet”.

“He has two beautiful sisters, Kayla (6) and Sarah (2). He loves school and all his friends at Scoil Chronain,” they said.

“He loves football and he is definitely West Ham United’s biggest fan

(he still thinks they can win the Prem having lost their first four games!).”

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momentous difference in the lives of those who, previously, had no other options and who, for some, faced death.”

T h ey s a i d t h ey started the petition to call on Minister Harris to approve funding for the drug in Ireland for Sam and the 25 other children who have SMA. “Time is not a luxury for Sam and the other 25 children in Ireland waiting on this drug. SMA is a degenerative condition, we need this life saving drug today.”

Dublin Gazette contacted the HSE, but had not rece ived a reply by the time of going to press.

Time is not a luxury for Sam and the other 25 children in Ireland waiting on this drug The couple said Spinraza’s availability has created hope for people living with SMA the first time.

“It has been described as a ‘miracle drug’ because it changes children’s lives,” they said.

“Spinraza is making a

Leap Card users can now access GoCar services CAR sharing provider GoCar has announced a new initiative with the National Transit Authority in South Dublin County Council area which will enable quick and convenient access to car sharing vehicles using Leap Cards.

Leap Card holders can now use their card as a single access card for car sharing with GoCar, as well as the DART, Dublin Bus, the Luas and Dublin Bikes.

The announcement comes in conjunction with European Mobility Week 2018 (September 16th22nd), which is calling on people across Europe to combine different modes of daily transport for environmental and economic benefits.

Sustainable In line with the goal of European Mobility Week, GoCar is encouraging more Irish drivers to try car sharing as a costeffective and sustainable transport option alongside public transport, walking and cycling.

From the 16th to the 30th of September, GoCar is offering free sign-ups and €10 off first journeys to drivers in South Dublin.

To avail of the offer, join via GoCar.ie and enter promocode MobilityWeek.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Thrills and spills at the 59th Liffey Descent L

OW water levels caused carnage as one of Ireland’s most renowned rivers, the Liffey, saw 266 canoe and kayaks careening down its banks last weekend at the 59th annual Liffey Descent.

Ireland had two wins – Jenny Egan and John Simmons were first in the mixed K2 race while their Salmon Leap club mate Barry Watkins took his first win in men’s K1.

Pictures: Lindey Naughton

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DUBLIN MID-WEST: ‘FOR YEARS CHILDREN HAVE NOT BEEN GETTING THE THERAPY NEEDED’

Calls for tackling of speech and language therapy waiting lists MARK O’BRIEN

THE Government’s proposals on in-school speech and language therapy that is to be introduced as a ‘demonstration project’ in Dublin Mid-West, must tackle the ever-increasing waiting lists.

That’s according to local TD John Curran (FF).

Deputy Curran was commenting after receiving a reply from Minister Richard Bruton on the issue.

He said: “For years now, children have not been getting the speech and language and occupational therapy needed from the State. This is resulting in long delays for initial assessments and access to essential therapy.

“The proposals announced by the Government are a start and I welcome that this ‘Demonstration’ project has chosen 28 pre-schools, 8 primary schools and 2 post-primary schools across Clon-

Props to local costume shop

A CLONDALKIN costume shop is going global after they launched their online store on Friday, just in time for Halloween. Propshopper has been in operation for almost two years and recently decided to expand by opening the online store.

The store stocks a wide range of costumes and make-up kits. Founder Laura Conlon (26) said she is excited to launch the online shop. She said: “I worked in a job for five years before leaving at age 24 to start PropShopper – the best decision I ever made. I absolutely love working for myself.

“PropShopper currently sources anything that is needed for shows, events, productions and parties.

“We are the only manufacturer of sugar glass in Ireland. We make it in the form of wine, beer, champagne and martini glasses and sheet glass. Being my own boss is the hardest and most amazing thing ever.”

To see what they have on offer, visit propshopper.ie.

‘Pawesome’ walk on Sunday RACHEL D’ARCY

IRISH Guide Dogs for the Blind will be holding a ‘pawsome’ dog walk in the Phoenix Park this Sunday for people and their furry friends.

The sponsored 5km doggie walk aims to raise funds for the charity, and will start at 11:30am on September 23 at the Papal Cross.

The walk costs €10 to take part, or €20 for a family, with each dog receiving a special Dogs Unite cape.

Fancy dress is most definitely encouraged,

with spot prizes available on the day as well.

Event organiser Lynda Foley said: “This is an opportunity for all dog lovers to unite and celebrate their furry friends.

“We are encouraging people to bring their dogs of all shapes and sizes – although a dog is not essential – to support this great cause.”

People are encouraged to sign up in advance on www.guidedogs. ie/dogsunite, but you can also register from 11:30am on the day of the walk.

dalkin, Lucan and Palmerstown to be included.

“However, they may have little or no impact on the massive and increasing waiting lists for children needing speech, language and occupational therapy.”

Figures obtained by Fianna Fail in June 2018 show that in CHO7 Dublin South West, 754 patients were waiting for an initial assessment, an increase of 253 in one year.

387 were waiting for their initial therapy, an increase of 115 in one year and 842 patients were waiting for further speech and language therapy.

The majority of these patients are children.

Deputy Curran said: “A wait of over a year for a child is simply unacceptable and early intervention is critical for children to support their development.” He called for the tackling of waiting lists to be made a priority.

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HIGH LEVELS OF SEIZURE : ‘NO ABATEMENT IN THE LEVEL OF NEGLECT AND CRUELTY’

Animal welfare charity warn of ‘equine crisis’ MARK O’BRIEN

OVER one hundred horses have been seized by South Dublin County Council since the start of the year, with just two being reclaimed by their owners.

Of the 113 horses seized this year, 25 have been rehomed, with 86 being euthanised.

Last year, almost 230

horses were seized, with just five being reclaimed by their owners and over 200 being euthanised.

A leading animal welfare charity has said that the county is facing an “equine crisis”.

A spokesperson for My Lovely Horse Rescue told Dublin Gazette they were very concerned by

the high levels of seizure.

The spokesperson said: “This problem is not going away and My Lovely Horse Rescue is seeing no abatement in the level of neglect and cruelty which horses across our capital city suffer on a daily basis.

“We are in the middle of an equine crisis.

“We need to halt the

indiscriminate breeding which leads to horses being sold for as little as €40 and unwanted horses being dumped.

“We would appeal to members of the public to always report any stray, abandoned and abused horses they see to the gardai, the county council, the Department of Agriculture, DSPCA and My Lovely Horse Rescue.

“We also appeal to all the relevant authorities to enforce the existing legislation and send a clear message to all horse owners that the suffering and abuse of equines will not be tolerated.”

Local councillor Charlie O’Connor also expressed concern at the figures.

He s a i d e d u c a t i o n around responsible horse ownership is essential in reducing the number of horses that are neglected and abused in the area.

“Those who want to keep a horse but live in Dublin South West, don’t necessarily have enough of their own space for the animal and are therefore left to fend for themselves in green public space,” he said.

“Gardai are under pressure to respond to incidents of crime across the city and are unfortunately

A pony found tied to a tree in Tyrrelstown that couldn’t stand up.

Picture: www.mylovelyhorserescue.com

not resourced enough to support voluntary organisations such as My Lovely Horse Rescue to seize a horse that is being neglected or badly treated.”

“It’s deeply upsetting that over 200 horses that were kept in county were essentially abandoned and had to be euthanised by authorities,” he said.

“The general public

Cllr O’Connor praised the small scale horse projects that have been set up across the county, but said there was still much work to be done to increase awareness about responsible ownership.

don’t like this happening on their doorstep.

“These are defenceless animals that require a huge amount of upkeep.

“It is not acceptable that they are left in appalling conditions and it can-

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We need to halt the indiscriminate breeding which leads to horses being sold for as little as €40

not be let continue.”

South Dublin County Council said the Dublin Region Horse Welfare Working Group established in August 2017 has met on five occasions, with the most recent meeting held on August 30.

The council said significant progress had been made in improving animal welfare, increasing education on horse ownership and minimising indiscriminate breeding.

The counc il added that the group was also reviewing current legislation with a view to making submission to the Department of Agriculture on new draft legislation on horse ownership.

Dublin flags removed ‘insult’ to ladies team LOCAL TD John Lahart (FF) has branded the removal of the county flags which had been flown in South Dublin to mark the men’s Dublin senior football team as an “insult” to ladies team.

The colours were removed before the Dublin ladies secured back-to-back All-Ireland successes on Sunday.

He said: “During my time as a councillor, I had arranged for the Dublin flag to be flown along the N81 to indicate support for our county’s sport stars ahead of the All Ireland football final. These flags have been flown along the road for the lead up to All Ireland Sunday since the men’s Dublin football team first reached final in 2015.

“For another year running, the Dublin ladies football team have reached their respective All Ireland final, another major accomplishment and equally as impressive.

“The ladies team continue to be a huge source of pride for countless Dubliners across the city.”

He added that it was “massively insulting and inexcusable” that the county colours had been taken down before the ladies final.

“I’ve no doubt that this was not a deliberate or intended, but it does represent an ignorance of the equal importance of women’s sports,” he said.

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FASTNews Airport sees its busiest ever August MORE than 3.2 million passengers passed through Dublin Airport last month, making it the busiest August in the airport’s history.

An increase of 6% in passenger numbers led to the second consecutive month that the airport welcomed more than 3.2 million passengers.

In the first eight months of the year, Dublin Airport welcomed more than 21 million passengers, signalling that the airport has already facilitated an extra 1.2 million passengers so far this year.

Passenger numbers to and from continental Europe increased by 6% in August, with more than 1.7 million passengers travelling to and from European destinations last month.

Bus refunds hit the end of the road DUBLIN Bus will no longer issue ‘refund due’ receipts when you overpay with cash on its services.

Effective from last week, the bus provider has announced that instead of such receipts, cash customers will be issued with a “extra payment” receipt instead, which is non-redeemable.

If you overpay on the bus now, Dublin Bus said that the additional money will go toward improving services and supporting local communities across Dublin.

In a statement on its website, Dublin Bus said the removal of the facility is due to the NTA’s objective to have cashless operations on all buses as part of the BusConnects programme.

SOUTH DUBLIN: ’ON-GOING PROBLEMS CAUSING DISTRESS TO RESIDENTS’

Council takes action on Scramblers MARK O’BRIEN

SOUTH Dublin County Council (SDCC) say they are taking steps to combat the improper use of scramblers and quad bikes across the county.

The improper use of the vehicles has been widespread in recent times, with residents in some areas saying it has affected their quality of life.

In D a r n d a l e Pa r k , 39-year-old Ilabek Avetian suffered serious injuries when a scrambler landed on his head in Darndale Park.

Last week, his wife Anzhela Kotsinian said her “world has fallen apart” since the accident, leading to renewed calls for legislation to be enacted in an attempt to curb anti-social behaviour associated with

scrambler and quad bike misuse.

At a recent full council meeting, Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) asked the council what they were doing to combat the problem.

In response, the council said: “On-going problems associated with scramblers and quads in some parts of the county is causing distress to residents, sporting clubs and the Council, as their quality of life is being impacted negatively through extreme damage to community open spaces and playing facilities.

“The council is actively working with garda, community representatives and residents of various housing estates in relation to this issue.”

Steps taken include the erection of fencing along

green space areas and the provision of bollards in those areas.

Some of the areas where boundary fencing has been requested include Killinarden Park, Butler McGee Park, Jobstown Park, Dodder Valley Park, Tymon Park at the Basketball Arena, Bancroft Park, Glenshane Green and St Cuthbert’s in Clondalkin.

But the council warned that it may not have the funds to meet all requests.

“The council is cognisant that as requests for new and improved boundary treatments continue to be received, and as the list grows, the potential cost of both honouring commitments already given as well as responding positively to new requests

A fond farewell as Harry retires after 55 years

HARRY Reynolds is presented with a photo after he retired following 55 years from his grocery shop in St Brigids Road, Clondalkin. He is pictured with his daughter Una, wife Maureen and customers Annette Browne and Greg Ryan.

The presentation, (a collage of photos of the shop) was held in the packed Round Tower GAA club last Saturday when neighbours, friends and customers gathered to show their appreciation to Harry for his long service to Clondalkin and to wish him well in his retirement. Picture: Tommy Keogh

A number of scrambler motorcycles have been seized in Dublin in recent months..

Picture: An Garda Síochána

received has the potential to escalate to a level where the current financial provision cannot meet what is required.”

The report added that a Task Force has recently been established between the four Dublin Local Authorities, Department of Justice, Department of Transport, An Garda Siochana, motor cross and the Road Safety Authority in relation to dealing with

ongoing matters about the use, misuse and dangers of scramblers and quadbikes across Dublin.

The first meeting took place in June, with the council saying it was wellattended.

Following the council meeting, Cllr Timmons said he has written to the Minister for Justice, asking him to enact legislation in the area.

He added: “I would

appeal to parents to be responsible parents and not purchase scramblers and quads for their children or teenagers this Christmas.

“But if they do, that they get them to join a Motorcross club.

“You could be putting your child or teenager in danger of death or serious brain damage for themselves or endangering other residents.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Carole McAllister and Karean Egan

Mayor Mark Ward with James’s mum Cllr Vicki Casserly Ready to raise funds for Barretstown. Pictures: ALISON OHANLON

Team James Run for Barretstown in Corkagh Park

Georgia Murray

Jodie, Caroline and Jamie Murray

Simon and Louise O’Neill with Max and Calum

Heading for the finish line

Nicola and Andy Dempsey

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Ryanna, Aislingm, Eileen, Caitlinand and Caoimhe

Across the finish line

Anthony O’Rourke, Derek Taylor and Patrick Holden

Brian King, Daniel King and Vincent Lee

Hands up if you’re having fun

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ADDRESSING POLLUTION

SUPPORT

River cleanup project launched

Free fleeces set to help tackle crisis TO CELEBRATE their first year in the Ilac Shopping Centre, Regatta are giving away a free fleece to anyone who donates an old fleece.

Regatta Great Outdoors has teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless to donate old fleeces to people sleeping rough around Dublin City.

From this Friday to Sunday, September 23, customers who bring an old fleece to the Regatta Great Outdoors Ilac Store will receive a new fleece.

Brian McLoughlin, of Inner City Helping Homeless, says: “It is through the generosity of the public and the support from companies such as Regatta Great Outdoors that we are able to keep supporting homeless adults and children, seven days a week.”

MARK O’BRIEN

THE Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Mark Ward (SF), officially launched the Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE project at Rathfarnham Castle Park on Monday.

The project aims to address the issue of pollution in urban rivers using techniques with proven results relating to domestic misconnection sources and integrated constructed wetland development.

This is a joint project between South Dublin County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Canada trip for Lucan girl LUCAN girl Mollyanna from WestSide Performing Arts was wished all the best from her dance company on her first day at Canadian Dance Company where she will be studying for the next year!

Improvement The river water quality improvement projected is estimated to cost €2.54 million over a four-year period from August 2018 to June 2022 with 50% funding from the EU LIFE Fund Programme.

South Dublin County Council will be the lead authority on the project.

Two rivers have been identified for water quality improvement; the

River Griffeen in South Dublin County and the Carrickmines Stream in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County.

As the project develops significant awareness and engagement campaigns will be initiated for the benefit of residents in these catchments.

Speaking at the launch, Mayor Mark Ward said: “I would like to wish the Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE project well, and look forward to seeing its implementation, and the improvement in river water quality over the next four years.”

The project not only sets about improving these selected rivers but also has an agenda of sharing and applying knowledge and experiences gained to a wider audience in Ireland and Europe.

The project is also the first if its kind in Ireland and, when completed in 2022, both councils intend to meet their Water Framework Directive objectives for the selected rivers and set out a roadmap for future sustained progress on the issue of improving urban water quality in both counties.

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DISASTER: FAMILIES BELIEVE THERE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR A NEW INQUEST

Fresh calls for new Stardust inquest backed MARK O’BRIEN

SOUTH Dublin County councillors have unanimously passed a motion calling for a fresh inquest into the Stardust disaster.

The fire in the Stardust Ballroom in Artane on Valentine’s Day 1981 claimed the lives of 48 people and injured over 100 others.

The cause of the fire has never been established and families of the victims have long been campaigning for an enquiry to establish how their loved ones died.

In November 2017, Judge Pat McCartan rejected calls for a new enquiry

after he reviewed new evidence presented by the families.

The families have vowed to fight on in their search for answers and are currently running a postcard campaign to raise awareness for their cause.

Cllr Robert Russell (SF) brought the motion before the council.

He said he was delighted to receive the backing of his fellow councillors.

He said: “My motion called on the council to support the families of the Stardust nightclub tragedy when 48 young people lost their lives on Valentines night 1981, in

their calls for the Attorney General to exercise his right under section 24 of the coroners act 1962, to grant a fresh inquest into what happened on that fatal night.

“The families of those who were killed and injured have fought every day since February 14, 1981 to get truth and justice for their loved ones.

“They have been given the run around for almost 38 years, having first been told that the probable cause of the fire was arson, this has always been rejected by them and those who were there on the night.”

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The fire in the Stardust Ballroom claimed the lives of 48 people and injured over 100 others

A fresh review was conducted in 2008 which stated that the cause of the fire could not be identified and absolved any Stardust patrons of arson.

Cllr Russell said that lawyers for the families believe there is enough evidence to warrant a new

inquest into the disaster.

He added that other evidence not considered at the original inquest included a lack of evidence given by fire experts, forensic pathologists, building experts and key witnesses.

“It is believed that many planning, and fire

regulations were broken, and it is well known that the emergency exits were chained,” he said.

“These families deserve answers and I hope the Attorney General does the right thing so that they can get the truth and justice once and for all.”

AFTER 35 years in business, the Dublin Food Co-Op has announced that it will be opening its own premises in Kilmainham in November.

The organic food sellers are currently located at 13 Newmarket, but recently announced that it has purchased its own premises just across from Kilmainham Gaol.

The group has also announced that it will be running a ‘click and collect’ shop from its new warehouse in Parkwest, where members of the co-op can order products in bulk from their website.

Dublin Food Co-Op said that it is currently fundraising to help in covering the costs of the move.

If you want to donate, see www.gofundme.com/ dublin-food-coop-helpus-grow.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND HAS A LIVELY PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND

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F you want to experience the historic culture of the city and country, a trip to the National Library of Ireland (NLI) on Kildare Street is worth the visit.

The mission of the Library is to collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary and intellectual record of the life of Ireland.

The National Library is free of charge to all those who wish to consult the collections. You will need a Reader’s Ticket to consult most categories of material.

The library does not lend books and reading is done in the various reading rooms. They have a copying service and it is possible to get digital images, prints and photocopies of most items in the collections.

The Library has a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all ages.

If you’re interested in researching family history, the NLI also offer regular talks and workshops on the topic.

If you’re peckish, Cafe Joly, named after the National Library’s first donor, is situated in a bright spacious sun-filled room complimented by crisp modern design and contemporary artwork.

THE MAIN READING ROOM HIGHLIGHT: Stunning large central dome FOLLOWING the curved stone stairway to the first-floor, visitors arrive into the impressive domed Reading Room.

It is horse-shoe shaped and almost 50 feet high in the centre and it is lit by a large central dome and side windows high in the walls.

Above the lower walls, shelved for reference books, there is a plaster frieze of cherubs by Harrisons of Dublin.

It is the first area that you should visit if you intend using the Library’s printed or microfilm collection. The Main Reading Room provides seating for 75 readers. Of these, eight are reserved for those reading rare books.

All tables have facilities for laptop use and eight large tables are reserved solely for consulting hard copy newspapers or large format material.

YEATS EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT: Letters between WB Yeats and his wife The NLI made a major WB Yeats acquisition last year. They included the purchase from the Yeats family of more than 500 letters between WB Yeats and his wife, George Yeats.

The letters were due to be auctioned

by Sotheby’s in London last September, but the National Library was offered the opportunity to acquire them for the national collection several months before the auction.

NLI director, Dr Sandra Collins, said at the time: “WB Yeats spent many happy years writing in the National Library, so it is really fitting that we hold the most important collection of Yeats material in the world, now enhanced even further by these extensive new acquisitions.”

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT: The wealth of information and records the NLI has.

EVERY year thousands of people visit the National Library of Ireland to carry out family history research.

They hold a wealth of information including Catholic Parish Registers, property records, newspapers, directories and heraldic records. They also offer a free Genealogy Advisory Service.

If you are interested in finding out more about your family history, the NLI recommends getting started by asking your immediate family for any information they have.

Consult old photographs where names and dates may be notes. Try to establish approximate dates (births, marriages and deaths) as well as names and places of residence.

If you are starting out on your ancestral journey the NLI Family History Research booklet is also available online.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | THE AULD SMARTPHONES ARE DANGEROUS IN DAVY’S HANDS

Maybe they need to lighten up!

DAVY’S really gotten the hang of the auld smartphones now. So much so, that when I meet him for a pint now, it’s hard to get a word out of him.

I suppose I should be grateful for such small mercies but pints are expensive and if I wanted to have a drink on me own, I’d just stay at home watching telly with a few cans.

“Would ye ever get your head out of that bleedin’ phone,” I snapped at him impatiently.

“I may as well be at home staring at the walls.”

“Ah sorry Gaz,” he says to me before looking up at me thoughtfully.

Well, I say thoughtfully. When Davy’s deep in thought, he looks more constipated than anything else.

He’s not the prettiest sight at the

best of times, so ye can only imagine what Thoughtful Davy looks like.

“Do ye think young people are a bit more precious than our generation?” he says to me.

“You’re not going to start banging on about snowflakes are ye?”

I bark at him.

“That’s a term them alt-right clowns use and I’m not interested in adopting that language.”

“Ah no, I know tha’,” he says, even though I’m willing to bet a substantial sum that he had no clue where the term came from. A lot of people don’t.

“It’s just I was reading about young Arter and how he won’t come back and play for Ireland because Keano gave him a bit of a bollocking. Ye wouldn’t have seen that years ago like. Sure, didn’t Clough hit Keane a dig once and

he just got on with it.”

“He also lost the plot with McCarthy when he was accused of faking injury,” I says.

“And it sounds like that’s more or

less what he was accusing young Arter of. Do ye not think it’s a bit hypocritical?”

Davy took a big swig of his pint while he weighed up my point.

He finally left it back on the table, beside the beermat Would rather than on it for some ye ever get unknown reason. your head “ Ye a h I k n ow w h a t ye out of mean,” he says eventually. that “But I can’t help thinking bleedin’ that some of these younger phone people need to develop a bit of a thicker skin. Like, ye see the way they over-react to things on social media and all that.

Maybe they need to lighten up is all I’m saying.”

“Ah here,” I says to him.

“Would you be lightening up if ye were working in precarious jobs, had little hope of ever getting a mortgage and even

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had to move to a different county because, not only can ye not get a mortgage, but ye need to go through a vetting process the FBI would be proud of just to rent a mouldy shoebox in your home city?”

“Arter doesn’t have to worry about that though,” says Davy.

“He’s got a fair few quid I’d say.

He’d need to be mentally stronger I reckon.”

“Ye see that poxy phone in your hand?” I fired back at him.

“Do a bit of Googling on Harry Arter and then come back to me and let me know if he needs to be mentally stronger.”

I sat back and sipped away at me pint as I watched Davy’s lips move while he slowly read a few articles about young Arter.

“Jaysus,” he says eventually, looking back up at me.

“Exactly!” I says.

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LEGAL EAGLE

HAIR TO HELP CHILDREN

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Cohabitation is an increasingly common issue THE LAW surrounding cohabitation has become increasingly relevant as many couples choose to cohabit rather than marry nowadays.

This modern arrangement gives rise to important legal questions upon relationship breakdown or where one partner dies without leaving a will.

While cohabiting couples do not possess the same rights and obligations as married couples or civil partnerships, they do benefit from a number of property and inheritance rights.

The act providing for the rights and duties of cohabiting couples is the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010.

A cohabiting couple must have lived together in an intimate and committed relationship for five years, or for two years if the couple have children together.

As well as this, the person applying to the court must be able to demonstrate financial dependence on their former partner.

Upon the breakdown of a cohabitants’ relationship, matters which would be considered include property, dependent children, tax issues and succession rights.

This can be dealt with by way of an agreement, or if this cannot be reached by an application to the court for various financial reliefs, such

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as property adjustment orders, compensatory maintenance orders, pension adjustment orders or application from the estate of the deceased cohabitant.

In considering an application, the court will take into account all relevant factors, including the financial circumstances and obligations of each party and the length of the relationship.

It is important to note that a cohabitant has no automatic right to the share in the estate of their deceased partner.

It is advisable for cohabiting couples to keep a valid and up to date will.

In the case of cohabiting couples, where the home in which they reside is held as joint tenants, the surviving partner automatically inher-

its the deceased partner’s interest, but may be liable to pay inheritance tax.

Legislation also allows for a cohabitant, after the death of the other cohabitant (but not more than six months after the representation is first granted in respect of the cohabitant’s estate) to apply for an order for provision out of the net estate.

Some couples have decided to draw up a cohabitation agreement that sets out in advance how they intend to deal with their financial affairs should the relationship fail.

Co-habitation agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements.

When drawing up such an agreement, both parties should seek independent legal advice prior to signing.

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.

Going to great lengths for kids is a snip for firm RACHEL D’ARCY

SEPTEMBER marks Child Cancer Awareness month, and one hair extension brand are on a mission to help raise awareness for a charity dedicated to helping young sufferers who’ve lost their hair.

S i n ce 2 0 1 5 , G re a t Lengths hair extensions have worked in partnership with The Little Princess Trust to help thousands of young people and children who have suffered the trauma of losing their hair.

The Little Princess Trust began their incredible work more than 10 years ago, in 2006, but has gained fame in recent years with a number of celebrities donating their hair to the worthy cause.

Celebrities including Jessie J, Lily Cole, Harry Styles and more recently the Duchess of Cambridge have all chopped off their famous locks in support of the children’s charity.

Working with the trust, the team in Great Lengths are on a mission to raise

awareness for this incredible charity whilst calling out for more Great Lengths clients to donate their used hair.

Great Lengths hair extensions, which are 100% human hair and ethically sourced, can be donated through certi-

donating hair donations of 16 inches or more to help with this.

The collaboration was initiated by Great Lengths extensionist and cofounder of M Hair Nottingham, James Henderson, when he noticed that the high-quality hair that was

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fied stylists and salons throughout Ireland and the UK after they have been worn for several months and will be used towards making real hair wigs produced through the charity.

Longer hair wigs are currently in great demand, and Great Lengths are able to fulfill that need by

being removed from his clients could be re-used as hair donations.

James was recently appointed as the charity ambassador of Great Lengths. He said: “I was impressed that this was the only dedicated charity that provide real hair wigs for children and young people who have lost their

own hair through cancer treatment or alopecia.

“No child should have to go through what these children are going through, and the fact that this can help to restore their self-confidence a little bit is incredible and something that I really hoped we could be a part of.”

Following its ongoing charity partnership, Great Lengths has announced that more than 1,250 bundles of its hair extensions have been donated to the charity, with a number being donated by Irish celebs including Vogue Williams, Lottie Ryan and Alannah Beirne.

Wendy Tarplee Morris, co-founder of The Little Princess Trust, said: “Hair loss is very traumatic at any age, but can be particularly so for children who might be less equipped to deal with this sort of side effect of treatment.

“We are extremely grateful for the support that we receive from Great Lengths.”

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FIGHTING BLINDNESS CONFERENCE AHEAD of World Sight Day, Fighting Blindness will host a “Meet the Experts” Conference for people affected by sight loss.

The conference is a valuable opportunity to meet and ask questions of some of the foremost experts at the cutting edge of research into sight loss.

Fighting Blindness, Ireland’s leading charity pioneering world-leading research into treat-

ments and cures for sight loss and blindness, has just announced details of Retina 2018 for people affected by sight loss.

The Public Engagement Day, supported by Novartis, will take place ahead of World Sight Day (October 11), on Saturday, October 6 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8.

Pictured at the announcement of ‘Fighting Blindness’ forthcoming Retina 2018 confer-

ence for people affected by sight loss, supported by Novartis is Shane Byrne, former Ireland rugby player and Fighting Blindness ambassador.

People wishing to attend can register at www.retina.ie.

To coincide with the event, Fighting Blindness has published its ‘Top Tips for Better Eye Health’ at www.retina.ie/eye-health-tips.

Research Culture Night EROTICS of the Knock apparition, a reimagining of the traditional music of Seán Ó Riada and experimental poetry are amongst the highlights of the Irish Research Council’s 2018 Culture Night programme.

Culture Night takes place nationwide on Friday, September 21, from 5pm to 10pm.

For the third year in a row, the Irish Research Council is offering a packed programme of activities in the historic surrounds of Boston College,

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.

The Council’s 2018 Culture Night programme builds on the success of the last two years, which has seen more than 700 people in attendance at Boston College.

Announcing details of the Culture Night Programme today, Peter Brown, Director of the Irish Research Council, said: “Each year, we have been delighted to receive such strong interest in our programme, and we hope to further build on that this year.

“We have a fun and exciting line-up of activities, including interactive demonstrations, live music and stimulating discussions – there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

The Irish Research Council’s full programme for Culture Night is available at http://research.ie/what-wedo/loveirishresearch/blog/ culture-night-2018/.

All activities will be offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

MOVEMENT+ MOVEMENT+ returns Sunday September 30th to the Opium rooms at 11am.

They want you to the leave the club on a Sunday morning feeling like a million dollars and not a million sheets to the wind.

The HIIT workout will keep the heart rate up but you won’t even notice, with banging tunes, great visuals and lots of variety in the workout.

For those looking to sweat, build strength and leave a lot calmer, MOVEMENT+ will have a yoga class led by yogi Sinead Mooney aka MOONSyoga.

Each workout will be followed by a delicious healthy brunch in Opium Rooms.

Tickets for each workout start at 24 and are now on sale from Eventbrite.ie.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

FOR MOLLY MOVIE SET TO HELP A NEW Irish film our next month not only explores a little-seen story – that of a young couple suddenly forced to confront cancer – but also looks set to help others.

Releasing on Friday, October 5, For Molly will be exploring a topic that too many families are familiar with, framed through a particularly Irish-focused lense.

Shot in Navan, For Molly’s filmmakers hope its themes of love, loss, healing and more will really strike a chord with Irish cinemagoers – and that they’ll also support it, knowing that a portion of the film’s opening night box office proceeds and nationwide screenings will be donated to several Irish cancer groups, including The Irish Cancer Society.

So, keep an eye out for For Molly at your nearest cinema, from early October.

Meet Barnie – our Dog of the Week DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Barnie is a quiet, calm ten-year-old Border Collie cross which is looking for a retirement home where he can relax and spend the rest of his life.

He is a friendly chap who enjoys meeting people, but can be nervous of strangers and too much handling, therefore he is looking for a gentle owner who is going to treat him with respect.

Barnie likes the company of calm dogs – but bouncy and energetic canines would be far too much for this placid animal.

He would be an ideal dog for somebody looking for a quiet and calm dog.

Barnie is very laid back and just wants to lie down on your lap and watch the world go by.

He has really good manners and will be an ideal companion for walks in a local park. If you are looking for a gentle, well-behaved dog, Barnie is just the one for you!

If you think you can offer Barnie 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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David Kitt at The Sugar Club DAVID Kitt returns to The Sugar Club on Thursday, October 18 following sold-out shows at The Button Factory and around the country supporting his critically acclaimed album ‘Yous’ released in March on All City.

The singer released a limited run of a six-track EP titled Like Lightning through All City Records on 10� vinyl and digital last Friday.

The EP follows the physical release of his eighth studio album ‘Yous’ on the same label earlier this year.

He said: “Like Lightning was written after a late night/early morning adventure with friends in Galway city a good few years ago now.

“I always find it hard to choose singles, but this seemed to be lot of people’s favourite album track.

“I’ve availed of every last second of space on the 10 inch to turn this release into a mini-album of sorts, with three quite different instrumentals: one part

folk, one part modular electronic and one recorded using two Buddah boxes in the Glasgow underground.

“There are also two unreleased songs I think fit nicely on this release.”

Tickets priced €16 are on sale now from sugarclubtickets.com

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aoife being congratulated by her parents Michael and Liz O’Sullivan and sister Shona O’Sullivan

Miss Ireland 2018 Aoife O Sullivan pictured with Former Miss Ireland’s Lauren McDonagh, Sacha Livingstone, Aoife Walsh, Rosanna Davison and Rebecca Maguire. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Miss Ireland 2018 crowned in Dublin’s The Helix F

Cillian O’Sullivan and Paul Byrom

Former Miss Ireland Rebecca Maguire

Shannen Reilly McGrath

Rosanna Davison

Suzanne Jackson

Former Miss Ireland Sacha Livingstone

INALISTS in the Miss Ireland 2018 competition took to the stage at Dublin’s Helix Theatre last week.

The final marked the 71st Miss Ireland as the event has grown to become a key date in the social calendar.

This year’s Miss Ireland pageant was a rebranding of sorts, bringing together former title holders in crucial roles including Aoife Walsh as co-host and former Miss World Rosanna Davison as a judge.

School teacher Aoife O’Sullivan was named as this year’s Miss Ireland.

She is 23 and a primary school teacher.

She is currently on a contract covering maternity leave and was 2nd runner in Miss Ireland 3 years ago.

She loves GAA and her boyfriend plays for the Cork hurling team.

Sheila Kennedy and Former Miss Ireland Emir Holohan

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Rosanna Davison with finalists

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PICKWEEK OF THE

SEPTEMBER 25 (TUESDAY)

Arctic Monkeys @ 3Arena, €70 THE ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ Tour is the sixth headlining concert tour by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys in support of their sixth studio album of the same name.

The album was written by band frontman Alex Turner in 2016 on a Steinway Vertegrand piano in his Los Angeles home, and features a rich sound, embodying lounge pop, space pop, glam rock and psychedelic pop, as well as elements of jazz. It is a major departure from the band’s previous guitar-heavy work.

SEPTEMBER 20 (THURSDAY) FM104’s ‘The Gig’ feat. Kodaline + Gavin James and more @ Olympia Theatre, €40 Some of Ireland’s biggest pop acts turn out in support of ISPCC/ Help a Dublin Child, as the radio station go big on their charity show for the tenth year in a row.

Nick Mulvey @ Whelan’s, €22.50 Me and My Dog + Blue Whale + Keeley + Leah Rose @ The Workman’s Club, €8 Trad Attack @ The Grand Social, €10

SEPTEMBER 21 (FRIDAY) Jimothy Lacoste @ The Academy, €14 Kyle Falconer @ The Bowery, €15 Nick Mulvey @ Whelan’s, €22.50 Valhalla @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €11 Martin Maloney @ Workman’s Club, €15

SEPTEMBER 22 (SATURDAY) 50 Cent @ 3Arena, €60/ €80 Johnny Logan @ Vicar Street, €42 Wild Youth @ Whelan’s, €15 Mark Daly @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €5 The Scratch @ The Grand Social, €15

SEPTEMBER 23 (SUNDAY) Oxygen thief @ The Workman’s Club, €10 Slow Moving Clouds @ Whelan’s, €15 Bridget St John @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €20

SEPTEMBER 24 (MONDAY) Arctic Monkeys @ 3Arena, €70 The rocking Sheffield lads with the witty lyrics drop in on Dublin to unveil the best of their pulsating, social-studies-loving albums.

Lost Horizons @ The Grand Social, €17

SEPTEMBER 25 (TUESDAY) Arctic Monkeys @ 3Arena, €70 Straight No Chaser @ Vicar Street, €29 Mother’s Cake @ The Bowery, free Elkin + Amy Ellen + Pete Pamf @ Whelan’s €10 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

SEPTEMBER 26 (WEDNESDAY) Shania Twain @ 3Arena, €64 Sylo Nozra @ Whelan’s, €13

GLENN HUGHES is a legend in rock circles, a curly haired bassist with a distinctive vocal, one of the icons of the genre. Famed for a substantial selfdestructive streak in his prime, the man known as ‘the voice’ was a real manic rockstar, once beset with substantial drug problems as he performed with Deep Purple, Trapeze and Black Sabbath through the 70s and 80s.

Hughes was the bassist and vocalist in the Mk II and Mk III versions of his most iconic project, Deep Purple, sharing vocal duties with David Coverdale. Those were troubled times; he’s turned his life around over the last couple of decades, and thrown himself into musical projects, an air of ‘making up for lost time’ about his work.

“I talk to the Sabbath guys all the time, and I get on well with most of the guys from Deep Purple now” he says of his links with his past. “They’re slowing down with the music, but for me you can’t really stop this kind of life, man. I need to keep going.”

“It’s different, though.

I’m a bit of a California hippie now. This whole thing is cathartic, brother,” he says.

“I almost didn’t make it, but I’m in a really good place.

I’m all about the love, the anger has gone. I’m playing to a mix of generations now. To parents bringing their kids to shows, and that’s really special.”

“I got myself straight and I’m determined to stay that way, I’ve changed my view on life totally. I’ll keep going until I drop, because I don’t know how to do anything else.”

“I’ll be playing the tunes from when I was in Deep Purple, the ones we wrote, and the ones I played over those years. You’ll get all the classics, and we’re doing a lot with them.

They sound huge live,” he explains.

Deep Purple, including Hughes, were inducted into the rock and roll hall

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of fame in 2016, and have mostly mended their differences that came about in part because of Hughes’ personal issues all those years ago.

“I thought it was overdue. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but it needed to happen, brother,” Hughes said of the Hall of Fame induction with his former bandmates. “It was a good feeling. Deep Purple have such longevity as a band, and sold 150 million albums. It’s good to be acknowledged for that, you know? It doesn’t really matter, at the end of the day, but it felt good.”

The live performance is still where things are most natural for Hughes, though. “We’ll be ready by the time we get to Ireland,” Hughes says of the tour, which stops off in South America and at a series of festivals over the summer ahead of the Irish dates.

“We’ll be playing lots of big stuff, like Smoke On The Water, that I used to play with the band all the time, and some stuff I’ve never done before from the Mk II and Mk III era.”

“I just want to make the most of it. This is a big thing, an 18 month tour, all in, that’ll go right into 2019.

I want people to know what I’m doing now. I’m doing all this studio stuff, but when I’m not doing that, I’m doing things like we did in the 70s, with the audio and visual elements like back then.

Things are arranged just like they were, and it’s one hell of a show.”

“I can’t wait to do this, it will be a real treat, something for everyone who’s into Deep Purple, brother,” Hughes concludes. “It’ll be special.”

DEEP PURPLE Glenn Hughes and his band will perform classic Deep Purple tracks at the Olympia Theatre on September 30.

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THE NUN

A holy unoriginal horror A POPULAR side character in the Conjuring films gets its own origins prequel story in The Nun (Cert 16, 96mins).

We love a good horror film – which is why we don’t love this one, as it’s pretty derivative fare that wastes a striking character on a film stuffed full of jump scares and pretty standard horror tropes. The end result is far from a spooktacular hit, much less very scary. Nun thank you.

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.

CINEMA | DOES THE PREDATOR REBOOT SUCCEED? Here’s what you might call some of the prey-mary cast, ahead of running into the merciless alien hunter Predators that’re about to unleash havoc in the area

Reboot hunts around for a hit YOU’LL often hear people say: “They don’t make ‘em like they used to” when viewing the latest group of offerings at the cinema.

And, when considering the likes of the late, unlamented Police Academy or Confessions Of franchises, thank heavens for that.

However, that’s not to say that (ahem) golden oldies are done and dusted – sometimes, studios want to make ‘em just like they used to, hoping to capture lightning in a bottle a second time.

Thus, the Predator franchise is back, with a freshly reanimated (and now often computer animated) big

TECH TIME

 SHANE DILLON

bad alien back on earth in The Predator (Cert 16, 107 mins).

We’ve been here before – the Predator certainly has – not least with the 1987 original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

There’s a reason why the original is a firm fan favourite and a classic of the genre, bringing two larger than life characters together: Arnie and The Predator (which sounds a bit like a buddy-buddy comedy).

That film’s mix of grue-

some violence, ubermacho characters, black comedy and a firm understanding of creating a focused action film gave it enough of an impact to still resonate, decades later.

This reboot, however, doesn’t quite work as effectively, feeling like a franchise that the studio wanted to try and get some mileage out of again, rather than being a film with a clear reason to exist.

Here, a Predator ship crashlands on earth, and to cut the set-up short it’s not long before a Predator is captured, violently escapes, and it’s up to a small group of maverick soldiers to track it down.

Being a group of wild cards thrown together by

circumstance, they share a loose brotherhood that the military powers that be lack, and with the family of one of them also in the mix (and thus, also in peril) there are two unconventional family units of sorts driving the film along.

Certain key plot points hinge on an autistic boy (with a solid, likable performance from Jacob Tremblay) but the family, and the soldiers, are secondary to the main driving force of the film: the Predators.

It’s not a spoiler to point out that we get an evolution of sorts with the iconic hinge-faced hunters, with the trailers making heavy use of showing different Predators (including what

Lara’s latest takes tomb raiding into new territory SHANE DILLON

FROM here on towards the end of the year, industry beancounters will be focusing on several games publishers and developers as all the big guns get wheeled out – one such title being Red Dead Redemption 2 in a month, which looks likely to dwarf cinema takings on its release.

Before that, however, the latest Tomb Raider game has just come out swinging – and swimming, rolling, jumping, diving, leaping, climbing, running, shooting and so on, courtesy of the eponymous tomb raider, Lara Croft.

Longish story short, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Cert 18, multi, c. €60) again picks up the mantle of the successfully rebooted and reimagined franchise, presenting its main character as a

much more believeable, mature character.

This time round, a little of the much-maligned SJW (social justice warrior) mindset seems to have settled upon the game’s developers – after all, isn’t a tomb raider just plundering a culture’s artefacts and treasures,leaving nothing in their wake?

Whatever about the game’s story, the latest Tomb Raider title looks incredible on all platforms,

with an absolutely gorgeous world to explore.

For a full review – and my unique gameplay video sections, and screenshots – see www.dublingazette.com, from this Friday morning.

you might call a Predadog, although alas, there’s no sign in the film of a Predacat or a Predagoldfish).

It’s not long before there’s a dwindling group of humans running around as they’re relentlessly hunted down, giving fans a nostalgic look at some of the classic visual signatures of long-established Predator lore.

Ultimately, things have to rattle along towards the climax, but somewhere along the way – actually, around the middle of the film – the film begins to lose its focus.

Indeed, there’s a noticeable drop in quality near the end of the film, with things beginning to look and feel cheaper.

Add in some clumsy editing along the way, which also has the effect of suddenly dumping established characters’ narratives for no reason, and there’s a somewhat aimless nature to the plot, and the film’s momentum.

Is it terrible? No, far from it. It’s fine.

However, when you have such a strong IP as the Predator, ‘fine’ isn’t good enough, particularly when directed by Shane Black, who had a small role in the first, classic film.

And, in a film that needs to be as razor sharp as the original film, this fourth Predator outing consequently just gets lost in the woods.

Verdict: 6/10

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latitude&longitude

A small plaque on a quiet Dublin bridge immortalises an equation that would help Man walk on the moon

Travel through time and Dublin’s history, courtesy of the Luas TOM RYAN

THESE days the sun always shines over Killiney Head as you board the newly extended crosscity Luas, in Bride’s Glen, destination Broombridge in far away Cabra.

First stop, Cherrywood, and the massive expanse containing a building site which will soon be transformed into a new town.

Next halt, Laughanstown, where the tragic lead character went missing in RTE’s 2014 series, Missing Amber.

Look out for cattle and horses in the fields along the track as you pass a couple of ghost stations along the way to your first crossing of the M50.

The Dublin Mountains fill the skyline as you trundle down Leopardstown Valley to the elegant gates of the British Ambassador’s residence in Glencairn and back over the M50.

At the Sandyford depot, there are signs of the new Ireland as young office workers, coffees in hand, take a break.

Then, just 20 minutes after leaving Bride’s Glen you arrive at Balally and the shopping mecca of Dundrum Town Centre.

Continue on the line over the Dodder to disembark at Ranelagh and picnic at the village’s beautiful Garden’s Park, or stop off at Harcourt St to visit Iveagh Gardens or even visit the ducks in Stephen’s Green.

It’s just a short hop to the north-bound tram at the Westmoreland station. Up O’Connell Street,

pass the ‘birth of the nation’ GPO site, then continue up upper O’Connell Street and by Parnell St where Patrick Pearse surrendered to the British outside the building which is now the closed Conway’s pub.

A quick dash up Dominick St to the imposing Broadstone Building, once a key transport hub where the Royal Canal delivered goods via a viaduct.

Opposite the stop is the building which houses The Honourable Society of the King’s Inns, Ireland’s oldest school of law, which has an arch at the back leading to Henrietta St – a Georgian gem.

Back on track, and three stops from the journey’ end lies Phibsborough, home to Bohs’ football team. There is also a chance to view one of the stained glass windows by artist Harry Clarke in St Peter’s Church beside the Luas stop.

Nearly there, and the final stop at Broombridge, where in 1843 Sir William Ronan Hamilton, out walking by the canal, had an eureka moment and in a flash of genius discovered the fundamental formula for quanternion multiplication. (One of the theories that allowed humans land on the moon.)

On the bridge beside the station you’ll find a memorial to Hamilton and his scientific solution etched into the plaque.

Your journey may not be rocket science, but it’s an affordable way to enjoy and experience our wonderful capital.

Treat yourself to a dash of luxury at the Step House Hotel down the road in Carlow, where personally-tailored comfort is key

AUTUMN RETREATS | PLENTY OF WAYS TO PAMPER YOURSELF

It’s ‘you time’ with these great offers SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor WITH summer well and truly over (sigh) and back to school dealt with now, might just be the perfect time for an Autumn retreat on your doorstep.

The Creacon Wellness Retreat in Wexford has just announced a new midweek buddy break with an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast, yoga or a meditation class and a sauna or dream spa session for just €98 per person.

The multi award-winning venue is just a stone’s throw from New Ross and offers a wide variety of luxurious treatments.

The holistic approach also extends to the kitchen where master chef Gaetano Pernagallo creates delicious meals that promote health and nutrition.

For details, see www.creaconwellnessretreat.com/packages.

Alternatively, why not indulge in a relaxing break at the gorgeous Step House Hotel in Carlow?

Enjoy a bottle of chilled Rose in

the gardens on arrival while you take in the view and the heady scent of its beautiful blooms.

Head chef Alan Foley, who previously worked in Chapter One, will dish up an envious threecourse dinner in the 1808 bar.

Located in the picturesque town of Borris, the family-run boutique hotel overlooking the River Barrow and Mount Leinster features a beautiful old Georgian house and a pub that has been in the family for five generations.

The September Blooms package is from €99 PPS; for further information, see www.stephousehotel.ie for more.

If you fancy a mini-break closer to home, treat yourself to a little urban luxury with a one-night spa break at Castleknock Hotel.

With state-of-the-art facilities in this purpose-built spa, the focus is on quality of life and wellbeing with treatments using the exceptional Elemis and Voya ranges.

The package includes a luxurious Voya seaweed wrap plus a relaxing facial targeted to cleanse,

detoxify and revitalise your skin.

Then it’s on to the peaceful relaxation room, where a crisp and refreshingly s p a r k l i n g Closer to home, and Castleknock Hotel’s range of glass of pro- spa treatments are sure to delight any guest secco awaits.

Castleknock Hotel’s sparkling break starts from €249 per stay, spa break includes a three-course including luxury Voya spa treatdinner in the hotel’s award-win- ment and dinner. ning and atmospheric Earth & For further information, see Vine Restaurant. This one-night www.castleknockhotel.com.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

BURGER KING TO THE DOOR

If you droole at the thought of a Chicken Royale, you’ll be happy to hear that Burger King is now available for delivery through Just Eat. The partnership with food delivery service is starting with the company’s Baggot Street branch, according to Lovin Dublin.

Available 7 days a week, customers can choose from delivery bundles such as a Bundle for 2 which includes 2 large means and 9pc nuggets for €20.45 or a Super Sharing Bundle which includes 3 large meals, 20 pc nugget and 12pc chilli cheese bites for €33.95.

Amanda Roche Kelly, MD at Just Eat Ireland, said: “We are very excited to welcome Burger King to the Just Eat platform. This is another first for the takeaway industry and at Just Eat we are proud to be able to increase the wide variety to our customers throughout 2018.

“Whether you want a burrito for brunch, a salad for lunch or simply a Whopper of a burger for dinner then we have it all on the Just Eat app.”

TRAVEL & FOOD

FOOD | BLOGGER MAKES APPEARANCE

Deliciously Ella Surprises Shoppers

Caroline Daly with food entrepreneur and author, Deliciously Ella at SuperValu Blackrock . Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Four Enforcement Orders Served on Food Businesses’ FOUR Irish food businesses were shut down during the month of August.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported the closure orders were because of breaches of food safety legislation.

Some of the reasons for the enforcement orders included failure to adequately segregate raw and cooked food; the transport of waste materials in the same vehicle as cooked and raw food; no date of minimum durability for highly perishable foods which were supplied to another food business; and failure to provide written information of any allergens in food at the point of supply.

Other factors included the private water supply to the premises being unfit for human consumption and posing a serious risk to public health; no running hot water supply for cleaning hands, washing food, or for cleaning and disinfecting working utensils and equipment; poor cleaning throughout the premises and no disinfectant available at the time of inspection.

The four closure order were served to Riverview Takeaway in Drogheda for

“handling of raw kebab meat and raw chicken.”

Lotus restaurant on Main Street Wexford was closed because “supply of food to any other business.”

O’Brien’s in Johnstown in Navan was closed for “food business except the public bar area serving beverages in disposable containers, and all water incorporated into drinks or ice to be brought in from a potable supply.”

Pizza Point takeaway on Main Street in Dunshaughlin was also closed.

Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI said “It is essential for food businesses to have a strong food safety culture in their business, which can be achieved through ongoing staff training.

“Food businesses need to comply with the law and there are no excuses for failure to do so.

“These Closure Orders indicate that not all food businesses are complying with the law and as a result, are potentially putting consumers’ health at serious risk.”

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website.

RENOWNED food blogger, Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella, made an appearance in SuperValu in Blackrock.

Ella’s food blogger journey started in 2011 when she was diagnosed with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome in 2011.

She said the illness had a “pretty devastating” effect on her life, both mentally and physically. After a while she said she realised she needed to try and help herself as much as possible.

She then started reading and learning about diet and lifestyle to help manage her illnesses.

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

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

A tasty spicy simple dish that looks great and is a real stomach warmer.

RED THAI CHICKEN CURRY Ingredients • 2-3 tbsp olive oil • 4 x free range chicken fillets • 2 x red onion sliced • 1 x red chilli deseeded • 1 x red, green, yellow peppers sliced • 1 x can coconut milk • 200 ml x veg stock • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 3 x cloves garlic crushed

After the success of her blog, Ella created an app which launched in 2014 which soared to number one in the download charts. She went on to create her first cookbook in 2015 which went on to be the fastest selling debut cookbook ever. Her second and third book also topped the charts.

Ella was in Dublin to launch her new plant-based cook book. She surprised Dublin shoppers by popping into Blackrock SuperValu to do a tasting of her exclusive product range available in the store.

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

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

• 1 x thumb sized piece of ginger minced • 2 x limes zest & juice • 2-3 tbsp red Thai curry paste • 2-3 sticks of lemon grass • Large bunch of coriander • Large bunch of basil Method

• In a hot pan fry the onion, garlic,

chilli, lemon grass & ginger until soft • Add sliced chicken fillets and coat with the spice mix • Add the tomato paste, red Thai paste and cook through for 3-4

minutes

• Add the sliced peppers • Add the lime zest, juice, veg

stock, and coconut milk and simmer for 20-25 mins • Season with salt & pepper • Finish with freshly chopped herbs and serve Chef’s tips • Serve with steamed jasmine rice, mango chutney and garlic Naan bread • Replace chicken with firm white & smoked fish for a lighter alternative

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AUTUMN is upon us, meaning the weather is starting to change and we need to crack out an extra layer.

If you’re looking to replace last year's winter coat, or just looking to keep up with this season’s trends, we’ve picked out some of our favourite styles on offer on the high street.

From rainbow bright colours in a multiude of finishes, to more muted tones accompanied by furs and fringe, there’s something for everyone’s fancy on offer as the cold weather blows in.

Penneys tan bomber €25

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

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There was a make up tutorial by Sattar in the Ivy on Dawson Street, accompanied by a gorgeous breakfast designed to reflect inner wellbeing.

Sattar created a soft and subtle look, using all Dr Hauschka’s products, that would be easily replicated at home! A quick taster of the products on my own showed gorgeous pigment, natural tones and formulas that can only be envied by some other cosmetic brands – a definite must-try for beauty lovers in my book!

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TECH & MOTORS

New combo vans set for the Irish market MACHINE OF THE WEEK

GROUPE PSA, the owner of the Peugeot, Citroen and now Opel brands, has plans to further strengthen its market share lead of more than 30% in the European compact van market, with the launch of a new generation of the

highly-successful Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo and Opel Combo vans.

The new vans result from a joint collaboration between the three brands.

They claim higher levels of equipment and comfort features and are devel-

oped on the group’s EMP2 platform, which claims to guarantee the highest quality, efficiency and performance.

With more than 20% market share in 2017, Groupe PSA is the overall leader in light commercial

vehicles sales in Europe.

The launch of the new vans marks the third generation of the Peugeot Partner and Citroen Berlingo and the fifth generation of the Opel Combo. The new vans will be launched in Ireland in early 2019.

Which? tests give a clear boost to the power of hybrid electric cars NEW research by the British Consumers Association in the August edition of Which? magazine confirms that the latest Toyota hybrid electric cars give motorists more economy and lower annual fuel bills (while producing less polluting emissions in real-world driving)

than their petrol and diesel rivals.

The Which? report crunched data from the testing of 123 different cars since the start of 2017 to determine the most economical, and those with highest emissions levels.

It also measured its findings

against the official test mpg and CO2 figures that all manufacturers are required to quote.

The tests proved that it’s possible for hybrids to be as fuel-efficient on motorways as diesels. The Toyota hybrids also took the top three places for town driving economy.

Owners: Yaris gets 100% IN THE latest 2018 UK What Car? Magazine reliability survey, the Yaris achieved a perfect record with a 100% score, meaning that none of the owners questioned in the survey reported any faults with their vehicles.

Toyota’s RAV4 was reported as the most reliable large SUV, with a 99.6% reliability score.

The survey reported that “more than a third of owners said their car’s reliability was one of their favourite things about it”.

The survey questioned more than 18,000 car owners on their experience over the previous 12 months, covering 159 models from 31 different car brands, with vehicles from one to four years old.

Yeti out, Karoq in with new model MICHAEL MORONEY

SKODA has replaced its Yeti small SUV with a new design car that includes a new name – the Karoq.

Along with the name change, Skoda has delivered a bigger and more modern looking car, with the Yeti’s unique design style replaced by a car that looks like a downsized version of Skoda’s bigger SUV, the impressive Kodiaq.

This new Skoda Karoq has a more spacious interior that the Yeti of the past and comes with a significantly bigger boot.

This Skoda is available with the brand’s optional Vario-Flex seat system that can be adjusted forward and back, folded or completely removed. When folded fully flat, they give a massive 1,810 litres of boot space.

The Karoq sits high on the road and comes with new LED lights to boost its road presence. The interior feel is more modern and more quality with a new large centrally mounted digital instrument panel.

This provides touchscreen control of a host of features, including the optional navigation system or the simpler Apple CarPlay or Android Auto systems.

With four engine versions to choose from, I tested the entry level 1.0-litre petrol version, powered by a lively threecylinder engine.

This engine is smooth and quiet and a new competitor to the entry level diesel version with its 1.6-litre engine.

When you do the maths, there will be an annual running cost difference of about €500 a year, at real-world fuel economy levels, in favour of the diesel version. The obvious diesel downside is that this version costs more than €2,000 extra to buy.

At lower use levels, the petrol version makes most sense for city drivers who want all of the features that a compact SUV offers.

Out on the road it’s easy to get comfort-

able with the Karoq.

It doesn’t feel especially compact, while it’s marginally smaller than cars such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Kuga and Toyota RAV4.

The car comes with impressive features and lots of safety equipment to ensure that it achieved high regard in the Euro NCAP crash test programme before it was launched late last year.

There is a hill start assist system for easier driving and an impressive reversing camera included.

The Skoda price offer on the Karoq is competitive. The real competition for this Karoq is the related Seat Ateca, with an almost identical length and wheelbase, as well as similar engine options.

For me, the fact that the Skoda brand has grown so strongly is the major plus in the Karoq’s favour with entry prices starting at €27,715 for the petrol version that I drove.

Those considering downsizing from a larger SUV have a real option in this new Karoq, while those looking at their first venture into SUV world will get space, comfort and value in Skoda’s latest offering.

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1.0 litre 115hp 10.6 seconds 18.9km/litre (5.3l/100km or 53mpg) 50 litres 119g/km A4 €200 20,000km/ 12 months 5 star 2017 5 years €27,715

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FIRST CLASS HONOURS: SOCCER: UCD return to the Premier

Division for the first time in four years as champions following a tense 1-1 draw with Finn Harps in their penultimate league game of the season.

Conor Davis was on target for the Students eight minutes from time, barely two minutes after captain Keith Cowan had fired Harps into a deserved lead.

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TRR the side to beat in EYHL  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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HOT on the heels of Ireland’s World Cup silver medal success, the EY Hockey League hits the turf in the coming weeks with the women’s competition set to tip off on September 29 with the men’s league starting next weekend.

It is also a significant season with the national leagues expanding to incorporate a second tier, helping to bridge the gap from the regional leagues to the elite level.

The men’s EY Hockey League is shaping up to be another close-run battle with the action getting under way on September 22. Three Rock Rovers have won the last two EY Champions Trophy titles under the coaching of Niall Denham and will take on the mantle of favourites this season.

Indeed, they won an incredible six trophies last term including the Irish Senior Cup, the National Indoor Trophy and the EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge II.

They have yet to win the EYHL regular season title, however, finishing second for the last two years. Mitch Darling, Luke Madeley, Ben Walker, Jamie Carr and Daragh Walsh make up a big international quintet while Mark English arrives after many years as Railway Union’s top scorer.

Glenanne won last year’s regular season with something to spare but they will miss the services of Shane O’Donoghue who has taken up a pro contract in Belgium with Dragons.

They have added players from Germany and South Africa to fill the gaps.

Of the other Dublin-based sides, Pembroke are in a transitional phase with Kirk Shimmins and Alan Sothern moving to Belgium and Mark Ingram to Rotterdam but they do have a new coach, Paudie Carley, with lots of experience of winning top competitions at Serpentine Avenue.

Monkstown will look to get back into the playoff mix. YMCA earned promotion with Ben Campbell a go-to man for goals as they spectacularly edged out Bangor for the ticket to the top. It will be their maiden EYHL

Monkstown’s Chloe Watkins, Annadale’s Peter Caruth, UCC’s Sam Grace and Pegasus’ Ruth Maguire at the EYHL launch. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

season, replacing Railway Union and looking to make their mark.

Division 2 tips off in October with Dublin clubs UCD, Railway and Corinthian in the contest.

The women’s competition begins a week later with Loreto bolstering their national title winning side with Irish Under-21 goalkeeper Lizzie

Murphy, Grace McLoughlin and Sara Twomey signed up. Old Alex will be hoping to make an impact following promotion while UCD and Railway Union are in rebuillding mode.

Pembroke could be contenders with World Cup stars Gillian Pinder and Emily Beatty joined by Sinead Loughran for this campaign.

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

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

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THERE was no winner of this weeks lotto draw.

The numbers drawn were 20, 4, 22 and 17. Next week’s jackpot is €5,500.

Congratulations to the Dublin ladies footballers, in particular, Sorcha Farrelly and Emily Flanagan on their All-Ireland win against Cork.

Well done to our senior footballers who advanced to the quarter final stages of the championship after a drawn game against Oliver Plunkett’s. The scoreline was 0-13 to 2-7.

Well done to our minor A hurlers on their win in the A hurling championship; full-time result Ballyboden St Endas 1-24 (27) and Oliver Plunketts 1-9 (12).

Congratulations to Ian Clarke, @Doyler9, Cormac Smyth and Ray Cosgrove - Boden members who were part of the Dublin Masters team who overcame Tyrone 1-14 to 1-12 in the All-Ireland Final #COYBIB.

FAUGHS COMMISERATIONS to the senior A camogie team, who went down by a single point following a last-gasp goal by Good Counsel in their first round championship tie on Sunday morning.

Senior Bs had a good result, coming away with a convincing win over Skerries.

Also in first round championship, USS gave a great account of themselves in the Erin’s Isle Blitz. Minor hurlers played out a ding-dong battle with Cu Chuileann. This was real championship fare and we were unlucky to lose by the narrowest of margins. U-15 hurlers travelled to Roscrea to play in the Martin Cunningham Memorial Tournament, and came away convincing winners. Well done to all and a huge “thank you” to the Cunningham family,

and to Roscrea club, for their wonderful hospitality. Huge congratulations to hugely-talented star player Kerrie Finnegan, who has chosen to study Ophthalmology in DIT on a full camogie sports scholarship. A first for her proud club. Keep practicing girls, there are rewards.

Senior hurlers play Naomh Barróg in the Championship next Saturday at 5pm in Páirc Barróg.

All support welcome.

Golf Society; thanks to all who competed in the President’s Prize. Winners were: 1st - Kevin Hughes, 2nd - PJ Newman, 3rd - Padraic Larkin, Front 9 Pat O’Brien, Back 9 - Paul Newman. Congratulations to all winners.

Club Lotto: numbers were 17, 21, 23 and 27. No winner. Two “Match Three” winners: Mary Canny and Frank & Claire Bennett.

SOCCER: HONORARY PRESIDENT OPENS TOP NEW FACILITY

Making it in Premier harder and harder says Stella’s Giles  DAVE DONNELLY

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IRELAND legend John Giles believes it’s going to continue to be hard for Irish footballers to progress to the top level due to the changing nature of the global game.

Just ten Irish players have played in the Premier League in England this year – nine if Declan Rice chooses to throw his lot in with his country of birth – and that number is declining.

Giles was part of a cohort of Irish players who came through in England in the 1960s when Britishborn players were their only competition.

The Ormond Square native is a graduate of Stella Maris – which boasts Eamon Dunphy, Ronnie Whelan and, more recently, Keith Andrews as its illustrious graduates.

Giles is now honorary president of the club and was on hand to unveil the club’s new partnership

with the Dublin Port Authority at the club’s grounds in Drumcondra.

The Port Authority will sponsor their Waterfall Avenue stadium for the next five years, which will enable them to continue upgrades to the iconic schoolboy football location.

Recent Irish international Andrews was also present at the launch, which will help the club continue its history of producing young players for the national team.

“It’s harder for Irish players to get into the Premier League, but it’s harder for English players because there’s so many what we’d regard as foreign players now,” said Giles.

“56% [of players in the Premier League are] foreign players, and it’s the same complaint in England – where are the English players?

“The world has changed in many ways.

“The Premiership came in, there was more money attracting players from different parts of world, and that’s why they call it the best

league in the world.

“The homegrown players – we call them homegrown whether they’re English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh – are bound to suffer.”

Giles spoke amid a testing period for Martin O’Neill’s interna-

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It’s harder for Irish players to get into the Premier League. The world has changed in many ways

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tional side following the 4-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Wales in Cardiff.

The national team restored some pride with a 1-1 draw away to Poland, but it was telling that goalscorer Aiden O’Brien was born

GFC ST MARY’S GREAT Championship weekend with seniors beating St Peregrines and now meet Round Towers in the quarter final and Juniors beating St Annes.

Minors play Championship next Sunday, 11am, against Geraldine Morans in Cornelscourt.

Congratulations to the Dublin Masters, and our own Peter Finn, Mick Coyne, Benjy Kelly and exMarys player Trevor Tansey, on their All Ireland win over Tyrone.

Congratulations to the Dublin Ladies Seniors, including local girl Ciara Trant, on their All-Ireland win over Cork.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others every Thursday in Saggart from 8-9pm. Ladies, doesn’t matter if you have never played before as long as you are 21+ and not already registered with the LGFA; you are more then welcome to join us for the laughs.

Contact Carol 0861041147 or Mark 0876978315.

Dublin Port Company CEO Eamonn O’Reilly, Keith Andrews, John Giles and Minister Paschal Donohoe with Stella Maris FC players and twins Gabriella and Nathaniel (age 7). Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

and raised in England.

The League of Ireland has had some success in recent months with players signing big contracts in the UK, and nine of the most recent international squad came through the domestic league.

Shamrock Rovers – the club Giles managed in the 80s – saw Graham Burke capped and scoring for Ireland before joining Preston North End. The Tallaght club will also see 16-year-old keeper Gavin Bazunu join Manchester City next year for a fee believed to be up to half a million euro up front.

Nevertheless, the national team will need to continue to score far and wide for talent, and the recent departures of Rice and Harry Arter for different reasons are concering.

Rice is reportedly mulling over whether to continue to represent Ireland or switch to England, while Arter pulled out of the squad following an argument with assistant boss Roy Keane.

“If Arter has said he doesn’t want to be picked because of the clash he had with Roy Keane, that can’t be good.

“This is a player that could be valuable for us, and you don’t want any player pulling out because of controversial circumstances.

“That wasn’t a football matter, that was Roy having a go on medical matters, and from what I understand the players have to obey the medical team.”

On Rice, he added: “The young fella is only 19. He’s entitled to do what he is doing and what is best for his future.

“Of course, we are not happy here as Irish people when he is turning us down but if you or I had a son in his position, then you would have to take everything into consideration.

“I don’t blame him. I hope, like everybody else, that he comes and plays for us because he’s a terrific player.

“But if he decides to do something else then you have to go with it. It’s his future and his life and that’s the decision that he has to make.”

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: O’NEILL ENJOYS AFTERMATH OF UCD WIN

LOI SHORTS Kelly puts a Cork in City run as Bohs keep rising DANIEL Kelly scored twice in a remarkable first-half blitz as Bohemians stunned champions Cork City with a 4-2 win at Dalymount Park, their seventh win in a row in all competitions.

An own goal from former Irish international Damien Dempsey got things rolling for the Gypsies as he overhit his backpass beyond goalkeeper Peter Cherrie.

Kelly then added a quickfire double, the first a stunning individual effort and the second a cool finish following another Picture: Martin Doherty Delaney mistake.

Graham Cummins pulled one back for Cork before captain Derek Pender started and finished a move to make it four on the stroke of half time, his first goal in four years. Cork did pull another goal back before the hour as Jimmy Keohane headed home a cross from Portmarnock native Karl Sheppard, but it wasn’t enough for a Cork side whose defeat all but confirms they’ll relinquish their title after one season.

UCD celebrate their LOI First Division success at the Belfield Bowl. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Students taste LOI Gold with First Class Honours LOI FIRST DIVISION

UCD Finn Harps  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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UCD return to the Premier Division for the first time in four years as champions following a tense 1-1 draw with Finn Harps in their penultimate league game of the season.

Conor Davis was on target for the Students eight minutes from time, barely two minutes after captain Keith Cowan had fired Harps into a deserved lead.

The visitors needed no less than a win to force the title race down to the final weekend and they looked to have managed it when Cowan broke the deadlock from a corner.

College, who knew a point would be enough

to seal the title, played within themselves and showed little of the fluid, attacking play that’s lit up the second tier this season.

They created few in the way of clear chances during the game but Davis needed only one opportunity as he found himself free in the box and buried his shot in the corner.

The 20-year-old has been a revelation for UCD since joining from Reading in August as a replacement for top scorer Georgie Kelly, who left for Dundalk.

It was Davis’s seventh goal in seven games for the Students to continue the terriific start to his League of Ireland career that saw him nominated for player of the month in August.

UCD had begun the game brightly and

looked to exploit the narrow 3-5-2 employed by the visitors by picking out the runs of widemen Neil Farrugia and Jason McClelland.

One such effort yielded the first chance as McClelland cut inside and found Farrugia in the box but the winger couldn’t quite force his effort on goal as he stretched.

The packed Harps midfield soon began to take control, however, and the forward partnership of Jesse Devers linked up for the first real chance.

Devers did well to dig out a cross from the left towards the back post where O’Flynn, having peeled away from Liam Scales, could only head straight at Conor Kearns in the UCD goal.

Kearns then denied Devers when Ciaran Coll’s long throw was

flicked on by Sam Todd, but, with just the keeper to beat, he also put his header straight at the keeper.

UCD sat deeper and deeper as the game wore on but looked vulnerable from set pieces, and Niall Logue lashed over when should have scored as Gareth Harkin’s free kick was let bounce.

It was Harkin’s delivery that led to the opening goal, however, as the midfielder’s left-footed delivery was attacked by defender Cowan, who finished with a first-time volley.

The visitors’ joy was shortlived however as, almost directly from the kick-off, former Templeogue United man Davis struck.

“I didn’t enjoy it in the slightest,” UCD manager Collie O’Neill told the

Dublin Gazette.

“The bit after the match was enjoyable.

That game was tight, scrappy, but it probably wasn’t going to be a night for pretty football. It was a night for just getting the job done.

“It’s a really, really big achievement. To have a team that has an average age of 19, 20; a team that is all college students, to win a national league shouldn’t be underestimated.”

O’Neill added that all of this year’s squad are likely to stay on for 2019, with captain Gary O’Neill freshly enrolled back in college.

“It’ll be more or less the exact same team for next year. Gary O’Neill is back in college. He was over there for fresher’s week getting his free cans of Dutch Gold!”

KEEPER CLARKE HITS ST PAT’S WINNER GOALKEEPER Brendan Clarke scored the winner as St Patrick’s Athletic made it three wins in a row with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Jake Keegan had put the Saints in front in the first half with a well-taken first-time volley from a Lee Desmond cross.

Former Shamrock Rovers striker Mikey Drennan levelled it up just before the break as he scrambled the loose ball home after Patrick

McClean’s header came back off the bar.

Simon Madden was fouled in the box midway through the second half and, with regular penalty-taker Conan Byrne on the bench, Clarke won the argument with striker Achille Campion to do the honours from 12 yards.

The Dubliner, who is in his third stint with the Inchicore side, sent his opposite number Mitchell Beeney the wrong way to wrap up the three points.

Centurion O’Gorman retires from Ireland AFTER 12 years of senior international football, 100 caps and 13 goals, Peamount United’s Aine O’Gorman has announced his retirement from international football.

The 29-year old made her international debut in the 2006 Algarve Cap against Denmark at the age of 16 and has had a fantastic international career with the Republic of Ireland. She bows out of international football having achieved 100 caps for her country. She received the Golden Cap following her 100th appearance, the 1-0 defeat against Norway in June.

O’Gorman scored 13 goals for Ireland during her international career, including a hat-trick against Montenegro in June 2016, in a 9-0 win at Tallaght Stadium. She will continue her club football with Peamount United, who won the WNL League Cup this week.

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A BIG CONGRATS to the Dublin ladies senior footballers on completing the two-in-a-row and to our own Ken Robinson and Paul Casey who are part of the management team.

Disappointment for our senior footballers who lost to St Vincent’s, they now play a relegation match vs Parnells.

Well done to our senior camogie team who opened their championship with a win. The senior hurlers are out this Sunday vs Cuala, 4pm, in Parnell Park.

Junior A footballers game didn’t go ahead, Junior Bs had a good win away to Ballymun. Inter camogie lost out to a strong Ballyboden team.

Our 16 hurlers secured a championship semi-final spot after being eight points down at half time, they rallied to beat St Vincent’s. They now face Castleknock in the semi-final.

U-15A footballers had a good win vs Cuala and sit top of the league. U-14A footballers also had a strong win and a win in their next game will secure the league title.

U-15A Camogie had a hard fought victory over Kilmacud Crokes in Championship, great win as well for 14B vs NaFianna A. 14A, 16A+B all won as well. U-13B lost to a strong Faughs/Celtic A. Minor hurlers opened Championship with a draw away against Cuala, next up Ballyboden.

Our junior A Ladies footballers had a big win during the week in league as they prepare for the Championship semi-final vs Naomh Barrog at home Friday 7.30pm. Support very much welcome.

Well done to Minor Footballer Mark Lavin who was selected on the minor football team of the year, and also to Senior Hurler Chris Crummey on his All Star nomination, great achievements for both.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN OUR senior footballers progressed to the quarter finals of the Senior 2 Dublin Championship with a win over St Pat’s of Palmerstown, giving them three wins from three in the group stages.

Our Junior A Footballers beat St Vincent’s in the Junior A Championship but our Minor hurlers were beaten by St Sylvesters in their championship league game.

Well done to senior football manager Damien Flanagan who was on the Dublin Masters team to claim All Ireland glory over the weekend. Commiserations to our GPO Shane Treanor who was on the losing Tyrone side.

Those signing up for In Defibs We Trust, the 5K Colour Fun Run that will be hosted by the Ciarán Carr Foundation, are asked to do so this coming week to ensure you can avail of your

run t-shirt. The run will take place Sunday, September 30 in Corkagh Park. This year the Foundation is creating a trust fund for the maintenance, training and replacement of the 50+ life saving defibrillators that the Foundation has placed around the local community. Register to participate via our website.

Wishing the children participating in our Mini Leagues this week the very best.

Round Tower Lotto, September 3, jackpot €5,000. Numbers drawn 1,5,19 and 21; bonus ball 7.

No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. Three €100 winners: Fergus Cummins, Fiona Morley, Betty Roe. Thanks to all who participated.

Bingo every Tuesday in the club with first call 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,000 for full house within 48 numbers. All welcome.

SOCCER: SMYTH-LYNCH STRIKES GOLD EIGHT MINUTES FROM TIME

Peamount end five year wait for WNL silverware WNL LEAGUE CUP FINAL Wexford Youths 1 Peamount United 2  sport@dublingazette.com

MEGAN Smyth-Lynch earned Peamount United their first silverware in five years as they came from behind to beat Wexford Youths in a faced-paced WNL League Cup final at Ferrycarrig Park.

Defender Lauren Dwyer fired the hosts in front midway through the firsthalf but Peamount turned things around after the interval as goals from Aine O’Gorman and SmythLynch saw them deservedly claim the silverware.

It was Peamount who began the game with greater urgency, putting Wexford on the back foot from the off and five minutes in Amber Barrett tried her luck, but couldn’t force her effort through a crowded goalmouth.

Wexford finally got a chance to show their attacking threat in the tenth minute, when Emma Hansberry lofted a free-kick into the danger zone. When it was cleared,

Nicola Sinnott headed it back into the mix where Rianna Jarrett was on to it like a flash but she couldn’t get enough purchase on her shot from an awkward angle.

The Peas continued to look the most likely in the early stages as O’Gorman fizzed a longrange free off target in the 12th minute and, seconds later, she turned smartly and whipped a shot just wide.

Barrett was next to try her luck after being teed up by the lively O’Gorman and the striker was again in the thick of the action moments later, gathering a pass from Karen Duggan before shooting wide of the left upright.

It wasn’t all one-way traffic though as Wexford showed what a threat they can be from set-pieces.

Hansberry whipped in a corner and Edel Kennedy’s effort was blocked.

Peamount didn’t heed the warning and in the 22nd minute the home side were in front.

Hansberry whipped in a teasing free-kick in

Peamount’s Chloe Moloney and Amber Barrett celebrate.

Picture: Matt Browne/ Sportsfile

her customary style and Dwyer squeezed a brilliant header inside the righthand post.

The Greenogue side turned up the heat to try to strike back and ten minutes after falling behind, Karen Duggan collected a pass from Barrett and forced a fine save out of Ciamh Dollard from 20 yards.

The Peas continued to pepper the Youths penalty area as O’Gorman curled over after a Smyth-Lynch corner fell into her path,

while Eleanor Ryan-Doyle was off target from distance.

Peamount eventually caught the league leaders cold after the turnaround and got the breakthrough they deserved within three minutes.

Barrett floated a pass to O’Gorman and her shot looped on to the hand of goalkeeper Dollard but she couldn’t prevent the ball from dropping into the net.

Wexford began to up the tempo and came agonisingly close to getting their

noses back in front when Edel Kennedy rattled the crossbar with a well-struck shot.

The game really began to open up in the final quarter with both sides attacking at every opportunity.

The visitors grabbed the winner in the in the 82nd minute when the tenac ious player of the match SmythLynch blocked down an attempted clearance and the ball flew into the net for a memorable winner.

Coyne off to Youth Olympics

Niamh Coyne, left, with team mate Mona McSharry this week. Picture: Sportsfile

TALLAGHT’S Niamh Coyne has been named in a squad of 16 athletes from nine sports to compete at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in October in Buenos Aires.

Competition runs from October 6 to October 18 featuring over 4,000 athletes and over 32 sports. This will be the first outing for Team Ireland since the unveiling of the new logo and name.

The Oldbawn teenager produced a series of fine swims at the LEN European Junior Championships in July with a fourth place in the

100m breaststroke and eighth overall in the 50m, In 2017, she contested the World Junior Championships.

This will be the third edition of the Youth Olympic Games which are hosted every four years. The Games provide invaluable Olympic experience and competition for talented junior athletes aged 15 to 18 from over 200 countries around the world.

The event replicates many features of the Summer Olympic Games with a fully maintained Athletes’ Village.

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KAYAKING: LOW WATERS RAISES THE DIFFICULTY LEVELS AT ANNUAL MARATHON

Liffey Descent into chaos for 59th edition  LINDIE NAUGHTON

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WITH low water levels causing carnage, British pair Nicky Cresser and Tom Lusty were the winners of the K2 class at the 59th Liffey Descent canoe marathon last Saturday.

Ireland had two wins – Jenny Egan and John Simmons were first in the mixed K2 race while their Salmon Leap club mate Barry Watkins took his first win in men’s K1.

Taking the correct line in tricky waters paid off as the winning K2 pairing of Nicky Cresser and Tom Lusby discovered.

“We were fourth into Straffan weir just after the start but we got a good line out of it and found we were into the lead. So we pushed on and no-one caught us,” said Cresser.

Finishing second were the 2016 winners Peter Egan of Salmon Leap and Danish paddler Mads Pederson.

“I’ve had a tough year with illness so I’m delighted just to be here – and it’s no shame to finish second behind a team that included Tom; he’s the

British number one over 1,000m,” said Egan.

Last year, Egan had won the mixed K2 with his sister Jenny, who earlier this summer, took bronze at the World Sprint Championships in the 5,000m.

This year, Jenny teamed up with Jon Simmons, with the pair celebrating their recent engagement. It was her tenth “Liffey” and by far the toughest. “We were about 30 minutes slower than usual – it was a long, hard slog an a very different race to normal. We’ve taken lumps out of our paddles,” she said.

For Barry Watkins, his K1 victory was a first. Last year, he finished fourth in K2 with Simmons and he had a special reason for going it alone this year.

“I won the K2 a few years ago with Gary Mawer and I wanted to do the double – a win in both K2 and K1 – before I turned 30. My 30th birthday is next April so the pressure was on,” said Watkins.

Finishing second was his Salmon Leap clubmate Tom Brennan, winner

for the past three years.

At the back of the field came the heavy canoes propelled by single bladed paddles. Delighted to have survived her first outing in the open canoe triples class was Olympic rower Sinead Jennings.

Along with Jim Cassidy of Neptune Rowing Club, Jennings was recruited for the Liffey by Larry Tracey, the exrower who later managed the Irish Olympic bobsleigh team.

At 71, Tracey was the oldest finisher of this year’s race. Iain Maclean, who was completing his 51st Liffey Descent, is a mere stripling of 65.

For Jennings, canoeing proved quite different to rowing. “For a start, you’re going in a different direction.

In rowing you put your head down and go for it whereas in canoeing you have to watch where you’re going.”

So would Jennings do the race again. “Yes – absolutely!”

A total of 266 boats with 407 paddlers in all lined out this year. Many will also compete in Saturday’s Irish Coast Paddling Championships in Greystones.

Lucan Harriers club members at the Team James 5k

Entrants found the going tough at the Liffey Descent last Saturday

Team James raise the bar ATHLETICS

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LUCAN Harriers James Casserly and Vicki Casserly hosted the “Team James” 5km and 2km runs to fundraise for Barretstown in Corkagh Park last weekend, using the parkrun route.

It was a lovely morning and perfect running conditions for this well organised race. Frank Greally, of The Irish Run-

ner, was MC on the day and sent the runners and walkers off.

In the 5km race, the field was led home by Lucan Harrier Derek Taylor who finished first in 17.48 followed in third by Patrick Holden in 18.40.

Next to finish was Aoife Bradley in 29.42, followed by Eileen Ruane in 30.44, Neasa Ní Dhoibhilin in 31.26 and Jim Dwyer in 32.50.

Casserly broke the 34

minute mark for the first time in finishing in 33.45 while Irene Namugure finished in 38.14, Josephine Dignam in 38.14, Fanchea Gibson in 38.17, Ceara Kerrigan in 41.28, Catherine Dunne in 46.35, Eibhlin Ní Chonchuir in 46.48 and Aideen McCormack in 46.40.

In the 2km Family Fun race, Annette Durkan ran with her family and finished in 10.51 to be the second female home.

In Berlin, meanwhile. three Lucan Harriers travelled to Berlin to take on the fast 26.2 mile course.

They were beaten home

by Eliud Kipchoge who smashed the Marathon world record to finish in two hours, one minute and 40 seconds.

There was strong running by the three Harriers with Will Byrne finishing in 3.17.20, David Trunk in 3.27.09 and Kathleen Trunk in 3.49.18.

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ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN A BIG thanks to all who supported our golf fundraiser on Friday last in the Hermitage Gold Club and to our golf committee. Well done to everyone involved.

Photos from the day are available on our Facebook page.

Well done to the senior camogie team on their win over Thomas Davis. They are now through to the semi-final next weekend. All support welcome. All fixture details will be posted on our website and Facebook page during the week.

Congratulations to the Dublin ladies on their All Ireland win over Cork. A big crew of 85 club members were in Croke Park to cheer them on.

Hard luck to our senior footballers who went down to Round Towers in the football championship on Saturday evening. Thanks to all who turned out for their support.

Well done to the U-15 footballers on a powerful win over St Sylvester’s on Sunday morning. Our minor hurlers, Western Gaels, beat Ballyboden to advance in the next round of the championship.

Our juvenile teams were all in action again over the weekend. A special mention for the U-11 footballers, and all the girls playing camogie in Glenaulin on Sunday morning. Great to see so many involved.

The Gaelic4mothers are looking for new players. Training is on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm. Contact Gill on 087 2269059 for further information.

The numbers in the lotto draw were 4, 10, 20 and 25. There was no jackpot winner. We had four Lucky Dip winners – Angela Cahill, Teresa McGrattan, Amy Harrington, and Jim Kelly - €50 each. The jackpot next week will be €5,200.

The draw takes place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm.

Tickets are available online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=1483#Anchor

Round Tower U-12s this week thanked William Hanley from Hanley’s SuperValu Rowlage who donated 350 footballs to the club

ST MARK’S CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin Senior Ladies Football team on a fantastic AllIreland win last weekend to do the two in a row. Also to the Dublin Masters team on their All-Ireland win.

Congratulations to the U-7 footballer who had their first match the weekend, well done to all involved.

Championships, U15 Ladies Footballers v Templeogue S/S at 1.30pm this Sat in Bushy Park, U-16 Footballers v Round Towers this Saturday at 3pm in Clondalkin Community Centre, inter hurling quarter-final v St Slyvesters on Saturday at 5pm in Broom-

THOMAS DAVIS

field and minor footballers v St Paul’s this Sunday at 11am in McGee Park.

Club shop closed temporarily for restructuring. The Academy is back, Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7pm, St Mark’s NS Astro.

Huge thank you to everybody in the Bingo who supported our raffle for the Adult Section last Thursday. Music every Saturday in the club. Music this Saturday by Pat the Hat. Live sport every weekend.

Please continue to support the club lotto.

Tickets €2 each or three for €5, Jackpot €8,100 - not won. Numbers: 4, 9, 16, 19.

HUGE congratulations to the U-16 hurling team who drew with Ballyboden and reached the semi-final of the A Hurling Championship.

Congratulations to Olwen Carey, Siobhan McGrath and the Dublin senior ladies on winning the All-Ireland on Sunday.

Well done to the Senior and Junior A football teams, who both had wins in the Championship. The Intermediates and Junior B team lost out.

The U-13s and U-14s both had wins in the league, while the U-15s were beaten. Minor hurlers were beaten by Clontarf. Best of luck to the senior and junior hurlers, who play championship at the weekend. Also, best of luck to the U-16 and minor footballers who are in championship action. Food is served 4-9pm, Thursday and Friday, 12-9pm Saturday in the upstairs bar, with a full bar menu and full carvery menu available Sundays: 12.30-7pm.

New special deal on Thursdays; two mains and two starters for €32.

FOOTBALL: CLONDALKIN CLUB THREE FROM THREE

Towers derby win sets up another local SFC2 battle SENIOR 2 FC GROUP 2 Round Tower, Clondalkin 2-14 St Pat’s, Palmestown 0-12  MICK MCGLYNN sport@dublingazette.com

A CHAMPIONSHIP derby awaits after Round Tower’s senior footballers secured an unblemished finish to their Senior 2 football championship group campaign.

Victory over St Pat’s of Palmerstown made it three from three following previous wins over Fingallians and Fingal Ravens. Sunday’s draw has pitted Towers against near neighbours St Mary’s of Saggart.

Goals from Eric Finn and Micheál Walsh in either half helped cushion Towers to their third straight win in the competition against a resilient St Pat’s side.

Just two points separated the sides on the 23-minute mark when Finn netted with Towers leading 7-5. The goal came from a Jay Joyce field in the middle and he struck a fine inside ball to Mick Hallows.

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Finn overlapped and, when released by Hall ows, ca r r i e d i n s i d e before side-footing past the keeper. Earlier in the half, Finn had raised the arm of the umpire along with Walsh, Ian Ward and James Kelly.

Ward struck from long range and Darren Gilligan slotted with his right to give us a 1-10 to 0-7 advantage at the break.

Hallows stretched the advantage within a min-

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ute of the restart and St Pat’s struck two on the bounce.

Ad a m D oy l e t h e n fisted a score after an excellent win by Conor Flannery in the middle.

Walsh kicked an outstanding point from the right when under pressure, with it arriving courtesy of a superb win in the fullback line by Derek Murray.

St Pat’s rallied and narrowed the gap to four

points. But with four remaining Walsh struck a decisive second goal.

Craig Shaaban fielded a kickout and delivered a precise pass to Walsh in the inside forwards.

He caught inside his marker and turned in an instant to strike under the advancing keeper.

Thomas Galvin kicked the last of encounter to propel the boys into the last eight with three from three behind them.

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Dublin celebrate their All-Ireland glory with friends and family. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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CAPTAIN Sinead Aherne (1-7) and Carla Rowe (2-0) netted the crucial scores as exceptional Dublin saw off rivals Cork in front of a record ladies football crowd of 50,141.

Dublin were appearing in their fifth consecutive All Ireland final, and went into the game as holders, though last year’s comfortable win over Mayo was preceded by some notable history with Cork.

The Rebelettes took the previous finals in a row, from 2011-2016, three of which were against Dublin, each with two points or less in the difference.

Despite that record, most pundits had the Jackies as favourites against a new look Cork. There was little between the sides in the early minutes, though Lauren Magee did outflank the Cork defence to get a brief glimpse at goal, firing wide.

The Dubs went in front after six minutes through an Aherne free, and doubled the margin straight from the kick out, the captain again on the end as she slotted over with a clear sight on goal. Nicole Owens also looked sharp, with the all-St

Sylvester’s full forward line finding room to attack at pace.

Three Orla Finn frees had Cork ahead, however, as the Dubs started to get crowded out at one end, forced into running cul-de-sacs, and make concessions at the other.

Owens had equalised from distance before Niamh McEvoy won a penalty, swiped down when clean through. Aherne calmly slotted home to put the Jackies 1-3 to 0-3 in front.

It was frantic and physical with Dublin’s momentum coming mainly from their ability from open play while the Rebelettes were largely converting frees.

That changed when Aine O’Sullivan hit an outstanding looped finish over Ciara Trant’s head following a frenzied Dublin hand-pass to level things up at 1-4 each, though the sky blues were convinced the referee had already signalled a free out.

If anything, the goal spurred Dublin on.

Aherne slotted a free from a tight angle before the influential and energetic Rowe found space in the Cork box and smashed home to send Dublin in 2-6 to 1-5 up at half time.

Mick Bohan’s side had been in a similar position before in 2014 against Cork and lost and the arrival of goal-hungry starlet Saoirse Noonan at half time would not

have calmed any nerves.

Cork got the start, too, with Aine O’Sullivan and an Orla Finn free closing the gap to two, before Niamh Collins superbly stopped an Eimear Scally shot a yard from goal, spinning it out for a 65.

For 15 minutes, Cork looked very much on top.

Aherne steadied the ship and a lightning Dubs attack just evaded Noelle Healy as she looked to palm home and finish the job.

Finn’s metronomic frees were beginning to add up, though, and the gap was down to a single point when Rowe again broke free on the right side of the box and smashed into the net and put Dublin back into control.

That left Cork needing a goal; instead Dublin showed they’ve learnt from all those years of final drama, and calmly shut up shop, bringing on the final whistle ecstacy. Brendan Martin stays in the capital.

Thomas Davis’s Olwen Carey celebrates with backs coach Paul Gilheaney. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

CAPPING an incredible All-Ireland finals season, the capital also landed the Masters (Over-40) football championship when they defeated Tyrone 1-14 to 1-12 in Saturday’s final at Fr Manning Gaels, Drumlish, Longford.

The Dubs could have won by more but spurned several second-half scoring opportunities but the deadball accuracy of Niall Crossan and a successfully converted ‘45’ from Johnny McNally deservedly saw Dublin to glory with the hard running of Ciaran McGuinness a key factor in the second-half.

Crossan tallied seven points in total and at the break Dublin led 1-8 to 0-5.

Cormac Smith got the Dublin goal in the early minutes following good work by Gary O’Connell.

Dublin were clearly the better side and points from Crossan (four), Derek Byrne and Mick O’Keeffe helped Val Andrews’ side into their six-point interval advantage.

The blue masters were managed by Val Andrews and captained

by Erin’s Isle’s Gary O’Connell.

They had qualified for the final by virtue of a semi-final replay win over Donegal with Ray Cosgrove scoring the key goal.

The side features plenty of former county stars like Peadar Andrews, Shane Ryan, Ken Darcy, Paul Croft, Ian Clarke and Derek Byrne.

The win added to football, ladies football and junior camogie AllIreland wins.

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T HOMAS DAVIS star and long-time Dublin player Siobhan McGrath returned from several years in Australia in time to watch her county march to a second All Ireland title last September, but not in time to return to the panel in time for the big day.

As such, Sunday’s victory against Cork had an added importance for her, returning to land a second personal title for the player who also took to the field when Dublin saw off Tyrone back in 2010.

McGrath had watched the 2017 triumph from the sidelines.

“It’s hard to believe I came back this year and straight into a team that had won an All-Ireland, and we’ve won it again,” McGrath said with a wide grin after the game in Croke Park on Sunday.

“I think we all had the belief in each other that if we kept going, we’d get the scores we needed.

“They were getting a purple patch early in the second half,” McGrath said of the pressure period of the game, in which Cork gradually closed in on Dublin’s lead.

“They’re an incredible team, and we knew we weren’t going to get it all our own way. I didn’t fear we were going to fall short. We were patient and just played to our plan. “ I h a v e n’t r e a l l y thought about my own performance,” McGrath

Dublin players celebrate on the final whistle last Sunday in Croke Park. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

“It was definitely a nicer feeling being

on the pitch compared to watching last year, definitely!” said, having dominated in a defensive and transition-play capacity. “ I t h i n k eve r yo n e worked hard, put in a lot of tackles and played a lot of good football.

“It was definitely a nicer feeling being on the pitch compared to watching last year, definitely,” she joked. “ I wa s s a t i n t h e

Hogan Stand in 2017. I was delighted for them, though, it wasn’t tough.

Dublin needed to get an All Ireland, we hadn’t won one since 2010. For the good of Dublin football, it needed to happen.”

After the run of final defeats leading into last year’s victory over Mayo, Dublin are now staring into a possible three in a

row, a scenario that has an air of fantasy about it for this team.

“I think we’re going to enjoy this one before we think about next year,” McGrath said. “We won’t be thinking about it for a while yet. The Cork thing [a series of three final defeats from 2014 to 2016] was addressed in the build up but it was

more about not buying into that.

“I think it was on the outside of both camps.

We ignored it in the build up to the match but it’s a nice feeling. Certainly for me personally it’s a nice feeling after all these years.

“I suppose we do bring out the best in each other.

It was a Titanic battle

today. It’s always a good game for spectators to come out and watch, and I don’t think it was any different out there today. “ Eve r y b o d y wa n t s a free f lowing game like that. The ref really enhanced a good game of free-flowing football out there, and that’s what we want and what spectactors want.”