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Fresh appeal to help find Stephen’s killer Hope to find 2017 hit and run driver

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MORE than two years on from an unsolved horrific hit and run which left a Tallaght man dead, an appeal has been launched for information.

Young local father Stephen Lynch lost his

life when a car deliberately struck him at Brookview Close in April, 2017.

So far, there have been no prosecutions for 31-year-old Stephen’s death, and last February the DPP ruled there wouldn’t be any in the future.

Now, Crimestoppers and An Garda Siocha-

na are appealing for members of the public to come forward with any information to assist them in helping to identify the driver of the car.

Stephen’s heartbroken family – who earlier this year were told the investigation had gone cold due to a lack of evidence – are hoping someone will now come forward.

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DEPUTY John Curran (FF) is doing his bit to drive forward the issue of e-scooter legislation.

He has hit out at Minister for Transport Shane Ross, and the Government, calling on them to take more action to clarify a range of issues relating to the popular – but illegal – vehicles.

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Adam hailed as a superb teenager

ONE Clondalkin lad has been singled out as one of 50 inspirational teenagers in a new book, with something to inspire and teach readers of all ages.

As a young carer for his father, Adam Hyland has had to face some major challenges in his life – but he’s done so with some terrific spirit and courage.

Now, the Clondalkin teenager – who has already won acclaim as Young Carer of the Year (2017) – has had his own inspiring tale featured in the new book, Change the World!: Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference SEE PAGE 3 Everywhere.

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CRIMESTOPPERS LAUNCHED AN APPEAL

Information sought on fatal hit and run PADRAIG CONLON

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CRIMESTOPPERS have launched an appeal for information about a fatal hit and run in Tallaght which left one man dead.

On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at approximately 6.50pm, Stephen Lynch was walking on Brookview Close, Tallaght, when he was deliberately struck by the driver of a Ford Focus, registration 10 WW 1812.

Both the driver and at least one passenger fled the scene on foot and, to date, have not been identified.

Crimestoppers and the gardai are appealing for members of the public to come forward with any

information relating to this murder, and assist in helping to identify the driver of the Ford Focus.

Calls to Crimestoppers are completely anonymous and callers do not need to leave their name or address.

Callers can claim a reward for information which significantly helps the investigation.

Anybody with information can call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25.

Speaking last week, Superintendent Ian Lackey, Tallaght Garda Station said: “I would appeal to anyone who has even the smallest piece of information to come forward.

“I particularly appeal to those in the Brookview Close area of Tallaght. Can you help us positively identify the driver of this vehicle that fatally struck Stephen Lynch on 6.50pm on Thursday, April 2017?

“Although some time has passed, any information you have which may seem insignificant to you might help with the investigation.

“If a member of the public prefers to give the information without identifying themselves, they can call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25.”

Crime Crimestoppers Chairman John Murphy also commented: “Members of the public can call C r i m e s t o p p e rs w i t h potentially valuable information about any crime, without leaving their name or personal details.

“The ability to give i n fo r m a t i o n a n o nymously can be an important incentive and could help solve a case and secure a conviction.

“I would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this case to get in contact.”

FASTNews

World-class Circus Extreme is coming CIRCUS fans – and anyone who loves thrilling performances – are in for a treat with a very modern twist on the circus experience that’s coming to Dublin.

Some five years in the making, Circus Extreme pitches up at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Irish Museum of Modern Art from September 5-15, bringing all the thrills of a world-class modern circus to Dublin as part of a world tour.

Created by the renowned producers of The Moscow State Circus, Circus Extreme lives up to its name with some superb, modern circus acts performed by expert entertainers.

Performers will push themselves to the limit of human ability, promising everything from extreme stunt riders to fresh twists on high-wire routines, with troupes of performers and individual entertainers guaranteeing to wow and amaze alike.

Classic circus skills will also be at the heart of the show, with dizzying juggling and, of course, some clowning around sure to entertain audiences.

For further information on what promises to be an entertainment highlight of the year for circus fans of all ages, see www.circusextreme.ie.

Deliveroo set to WOW customers with giveaway DELIVEROO has launched a cash golden ticket giveaway with WOWburger in Tallaght to celebrate the restaurant joining the platform. For simply ordering a delicious burger from WOWburger Tallaght on Deliveroo, two lucky winners could bag themselves €500 each in cash.

To be in with a chance of claiming the giveaway, which began on Tuesday and will last for two weeks, Dublin customers need only order from Wowburger Tallaght to be in the running for a golden ticket. After receiving their golden ticket, winners will be instructed to contact Deliveroo who will deliver the cash straight into the customer’s bank account.

Michael Healy, general manager of Deliveroo Ireland said: “WOWburger is one of Dublin’s most beloved restaurants, offering the best of the best in great-tasting burgers, not to mention their amazing sides.

“We want to welcome this amazing restaurant to the platform, a brilliant addition to our new zone in Tallaght, by offering the chance of a special treat to those who indulge in their delicious menu on Deliveroo,” he added.

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TALLAGHT: ENABLING CITIZENS TO CONTRIBUTE TO AND IMPROVE THEIR BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Chamber Square to be enhanced for local residents CHAMBER Square in Tallaght is set to be enhanced as part of a community-led architecture and design programme entitled, Reimagine.

The programme brings together local communities, architects, designers and planners to develop projects which will enhance the local built environment of six towns around the country.

The Tallaght project, Melt The Walls, will focus on enhancing Chamber Square for the local residents with a temporary installation, connecting it with the surrounding cultural buildings.

The project is being rolled out by the Irish

Architecture Foundation (IAF) in partnership with South Dublin County Arts Office, Tallaght Community Arts, Rua Red, Tallaght Library, and the Civic Theatre and is being funded by the Creative Ireland South Dublin programme.

Commenting on the announcement of the towns participating in Reimagine, Nathalie Weadick, director of the IAF, said: “A key part of the IAF’s strategy is to enable citizens to contribute to, and improve, their built environment, and this lies at the very heart of Reimagine.

“No one knows more about Tallaght than the people who live there, and the overall aim of Reimagine is to enable local residents to bring

about positive change to Tallaght through collaborative engagement with professionals in architecture, planning, and design.

“After months of community consultation, culminating in an open call for a team to create an architectural installation in Chamber Square, we are delighted to announce OBFA Architects have won the competition.

“The winning installation will be in place in Chamber Square from September 16, with a programme of events for two weeks including a launch on September 18.”

Information on these events will be available on the IAF’s website in coming weeks.

Also speaking at the launch of Reimagine was Orla Scannell, Arts Office, South Dublin County Council, who said: “We’re delighted that Tallaght has been chosen to participate in Reimagine.

“The project is unique in that it allows Tallaght locals, architects, and designers, to work together to bring about positive changes to our civic spaces.

“Chamber Square is an important part of Tallaght, and we look forward to developing a greater connection with Tallaght locals, the Square, and the businesses and the organisations surrounding it.”

Adam among ‘inspirational teens’ to feature in new book PADRAIG CONLON

T E E NAG E R Ad a m Hyland from Clondalkin is one of 50 inspirational teenagers who feature in bestselling author Margaret Rooke’s new book.

The book, entitled You can Change the World!: Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere, features the story of Adam (15), who cares for his father, Patrick.

Ad a m i s a fo r m e r Young Carer of the Year (2017) and is currently a Young Carers Ambassador for Family Carers Ireland.

He helps his mother every day to care for his father, who has suffered physical ill health and is now in the early stages of dementia.

Adam is one of 13,147 young carers under 25 years of age. In Ireland, 954 young carers provide 43 hours of care each week.

In the book, Adam talks to the author about being recognised as Ireland’s Young Carer of the Year and how carers should never give up.

The book tells the story of teenagers who don’t conform to people’s expectations in a society where celebrities, social media and appearance is becoming ever more important to many.

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Adam talks about how carers should never give up

T h e b o o k a i m s to inspire other teens and share the stories of those who have taken less ordinary paths.

Author Margaret Rooke asks teenagers about their experiences of being volunteers, social entrepreneurs and campaigners, online and beyond.

They tell her how they have survived in the modern world by refusing to conform to other’s expectations.

If you want to achieve against the odds and create genuine impact, this book may be the encouragement you need.

The interviews cover race, sexuality, violence, grief, bullying and other issues that are central to modern life.

Family Carers Ireland provide supports for all family carers including young carers.

For further information on supports, see www. youngcarers.ie or contact Family Carers Irelands Young Carers office at 057 937 0208.

The book is widely available now in book shops nationwide.

The patron of Family Carers Ireland, Marty Whelan, with Adam Hyland (15) and his mother, Elaine. Picture: Mark Stedman

FASTNews Fall in love with a tale of two lives FOLLOWING the Irish premiere and sold-out run at Garter Lane, Abi Morgan’s Lovesong comes to The Civic Theatre for a strictly limited run.

Lovesong is the story of one couple told from two different points in their lives.

We meet them as young lovers in their 20s, full of hope and expectation as they begin their married life, and as worldly companions looking back on their relationship.

Abi Morgan is an Emmyand BAFTA-award winning writer of theatre, film and television. Her work includes The Iron Lady, Suffragette, Brick Lane, The Hour, Birdsong, River and The Split.

Red ‘n’ Blue Theatre Company was founded in 2018 by married couple Jenny Fennessy and Dylan Kennedy.

Having met 14 years ago on their first acting job, both have gone on to have extensive careers.

Lovesong will be performed by Jenny Fennessy, Dylan Kennedy, Sean Ahern and Mary Flavin Colbert.

Contact The Civic Theatre, Tallaght at 01 462 7477, or book online at www.civictheatre.ie. Tickets are €19; conc €17; group bookings for eight-plus people is €15 with the promo code, SONG. Follow the company on Facebook at Red ‘n’ Blue Theatre Company, or catch up behind the scenes on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag @rednbluetheatre.

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TRANSPORT: DEPUTY JOHN CURRAN BLASTS ‘APPALLING’ DELAY TO TACKLE ISSUE

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Minister Ross slammed over stalled e-scooter laws All welcome

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A LOCAL TD says the future of e-scooters has stalled, while the Minister for Transport “sits over a legal loophole”..

Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran, says Minister Shane Ross has failed to introduce a proper regulatory framework for the safe use of e-scooters, despite receiving the Road Safety Authority’s report on the issue two months ago.

Deputy Curran was speaking after

receiving new information through a parliamentary question from Minister Shane Ross regarding e-scooters.

He said: “I am calling on Minister Shane Ross to take urgent action, to deal with the legal loophole that is stalling the introduction of a proper regulatory framework for the safe use of these devices on our city’s streets.

“In the Minister’s most recent reply to me, he states that a draft report was submitted by the Road Safety Authority to his Department in June and is still

being considered by his officials and other key stakeholders, before being formally submitted to him for consideration.

“The Minister’s lack of any timeline or urgency in relation to this matter is appalling.”

Deputy Curran went on to say that current legislation needs to be reassessed quickly.

He said: “Currently, e-scooters are considered to be mechanically-propelled vehicles.

“Therefore, users of these vehicles must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, with penalties under road traffic laws – including fixedcharge notices, penalty points, fines and possible seizure of the vehicle – for not being in compliance with these requirements.

“Yet it is currently not possible to tax or insure e-scooters. This contradiction in the legislation is ridiculous and needs urgent attention from the Government.”

A colourful launch for this year’s Culture Night festival MINISTER for Culture Josepha Madigan (centre) was joined by models Laoise Maguire and David Ogumefu to help launch this year’s Culture Night programme of events.

This year, the popular annual event falls on Friday, September 20, with many thousands of Dubliners set to take in a huge range of events in the capital.

Here in Dublin, there’ll be everything from dancing to live music, poetry readings and writing workshops and much, much more to take in as part of the national celebration of culture.

From Tallaght to Lucan and everywhere in between and around, there’ll be lots of great things to see and do on the night.

For full details of this, the fourteenth annual Culture Night, see www.culturenight.ie.

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to attend an informative documentary about plastic pollution

PLASTIC-FREE Lucan are hosting a very informative documentary in Lucan Library.

The initiative, which was formed in March following a meeting organised

by Kellie Sweeney from People Before Profit, wants to eradicate single-use plastic in Lucan by raising awareness with consumers to reduce demand, and with businesses, to reduce supply.

Question The question to be considered at the 6pm screening next Thursday, August 29 is: ‘What is plastic doing to our oceans?’

The title of the documentary – Plastic pollution in our oceans – shows how plastic pollution poses one of the biggest known threats to the ocean as it influences all ecosystems and eventually accumulates in our food.

For further information, email info@plasticfreelucan.org or see https:// www.facebook.com/plasticfreelucan/.

Milestone date hit for new Lucan post office PADRAIG CONLON

LUCAN’S new state-ofthe-art post office is celebrating its first month of business, after it opened its doors within SuperValu on the Newcastle Road.

Since its official launch at the end of last month, customers have been enjoying what is a first of a kind post office.

The new Lucan postmaster appointed by An Post is local businessman Luke Moriarty.

The well-known retailer also owns the popular Courtyard Hotel in Leix-

lip, and has operated post offices in two of his local Moriarty’s SuperValu outlets for many years.

All of the latest technology and services to meet the needs of the growing community are available in the new Lucan facility.

L u ke to l d D u b l i n Gazette: “Our new Lucan post office is one of the first of its kind in the country, with the new An Post look and feel that is more open and accessible.

“There is also a wider range of handy financial services and advice available, which makes it easier

for businesses and local people to manage their payments and banking, as well as all their postal needs.”

As well as allowing staff to work more closely with customers, the post office itself is open plan, with easy access and dedicated areas for financial services.

Services at the all-new post office include financial products, such as An Post’s new credit card and loans facility, bill payments, banking, foreign exchange, money transfers and competitive insurance products.

Prize Bonds and investment products such as State Savings Bonds are also available.

Regular stamp sales, parcels and posting are also enhanced, with new e-commerce facilities to help with online shopping, such as AddressPal virtual delivery addresses for overseas shopping and easy returns systems.

Passport applications, social welfare payments and TV and dog licences are also longstanding services within a growing range that the post office business also caters for.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Principal Diane Birnie with her son, Oisin O’Sullivan

Conor Lawlor and staff member Sharon Lawlor

Harry O’Malley, Ciaran O’Driscoll and Killian Lyons

6th year Year Head Gen Casey with Matthew Obayuwana and Kingsley Okakpu

Results are in for Leaving Cert class of 2019 E

XCITEMENT filled the air in Lucan Community College recently, as graduates of the college gathered to receive their Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied results.

Principal Diane Birnie said that the results were of a very high standard with 14% of the students achieving over 500 points and 40% of students receiving over 400 points.

“Our Leaving Certificate class received an amazing set of results, with 90% of our students receiving either a distinction or merit.

“Many students celebrated amazing results in specific subjects and teachers and parents joined the celebrations throughout the morning.

“The class of 2019 stood out for their support for each other and their strength of character.

It is wonderful to see our graduates rightly proud of their academic achievements also,” said Diane Birnie.

Overall Student of the College 2019 Alan Griffin with teachers Marissa Mulhern, Grainne Malone and Deputy Stephen Brett

Áine Burke, Lorna Doherty and Michael Carron

The long wait is over

Teacher Maura Gaffney and Isabel Houlihan

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BUSINESS: BUSINESS GROUP CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO TACKLE ONLINE PURCHASES ISSUE

DublinTown slams lack of enforcement on VAT compliance A DUBLIN-BASED business group is calling for the Government to enforce VAT compliancy on online purchases from abroad, saying a lack of enforcement puts Irish retailers at a disadvantage.

Launching its Pre-Budget submission for 2020, DublinTown has called for Government action to enforce the VAT compliancy.

It also suggested that VAT rates should alternatively be reduced to bring them in line with common rates

across Europe, with a standard rate of VAT set at 20%, while services-related VAT, including VAT on the hospitality sector, should be reduced to 10%.

Speaking about the group’s submission, Richard Guiney, the chief executive of Dublin Town, said Irish retailers are impacted by the “reality that the majority of online shopping is done on foreign sites”.

He said: “Irish traders are already at a disadvantage, given Ireland’s high VAT rates. However, they are fur-

ther impacted by the reality that the majority of online shopping is done on foreign sites, and although VAT should be charged on these purchases at the point of entry, in reality this doesn’t happen.

“We are calling on the Government to ensure there is a level playing field for Irish retailers to be able to compete online.”

The submission also makes a call for the review of the Living Over The Shop, and City Living Initiatives,

which would aim to alleviate pressures in the rental market by bringing unutilised space in the city to use.

Guiney said that because young people are spending so much money on rent, they’re spending less in stores.

He said that retailers have also had people turning down jobs as they couldn’t find suitable, affordable accommodation within a commuting distance.

Guiney added: “Issues with the

An Post gets approval to hang banners outside GPO PERMISSION has been given to An Post to hang two large banners outside the GPO at O’Connell Street to advertise the Witness History exhibit.

The decision by Dublin City Council has attracted some criticism, saying that the banners will undermine the character of the historic building.

An Post submitted an application to the council in June for permission to hang the banners, which would advertise the exhibit, with a report supporting the application saying there is “little indication of the existence of the exhibition externally”.

The Witness History exhibit is an interactive tour of the events of the 1916 Rising, and first opened on the centenary of the Rising in 2016.

The cost of setting up the attraction, which was funded by the State, is estimated at around €10 million. When Witness History first opened, it attracted more than 160,000 visitors, but this number fell to under 88,000 visitors last year.

The council gave permission for the banners to be installed for two years, rather than the requested three years, with a new planning application to be submitted after the two years.

In granting the permission, other conditions state that the banners should be clear of “visible damage or decay” and that fixtures should be inspected regularly to preserve the integrity of the building.

An Taisce submitted an objection to An Post’s proposal during the initial planning stages, and is said to be considering lodging an appeal with An Bord Pleanala.

rental market are having knock-on effects on two fronts for retail and hospitality businesses.

“There’s thousands of square metres of unutilised space in Dublin city centre that could potentially be converted into accommodation, which the Government needs to look at as a solution in order to tackle the rental crisis.”

For further information or to review Dublin Town’s Pre-Budget submission in detail, see www.dublintown.ie.

Family fun at Tribfest

PICTURED enjoying Tribfest in Maynooth recently were Linda, Emmett, Sarah and Emily Brennan with Dympna Farrelly.

The two-day event showcased national and international tribute acts, covering songs from some of the greatest bands in history.

Attendees enjoyed hearing the music of Fleetwood Mac, Abba, Bob Marley, Bon Jovi, Creedence Clearwater Revival and George Michael from some of the best tribute bands in the entertainment business.

The festival also featured fantastic food stalls and multiple bars, including a gin, cocktail and wine bar as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

Picture: Aishling Conway

Intel dismiss latest Reid appeal as ‘Vexatious’ PADRIAG CONLON

DETERMINED farmer, Thomas Reid is taking on US tech giant Intel in another planning dispute.

He is attempting to stop them expanding their Leixlip plant in the seventh application he has brought against the company since 2012.

In May, Intel got the green light for their €3.53bn fabrication facility after Kildare County Council granted permission to proceed with their plan despite some objections.

The granting of the 10-year permission will net Kildare County Council €9.72 million in development contributions

towards public infrastructure.

6,000 construction workers will be required at peak of construction of the new fab and 1,600 full-time jobs will be created upon its’ completion.

The project will be the largest private investment in Ireland’s history, if it goes ahead.

Kildare County Council say it is following the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework by granting permission.

In Reid’s five-page handwritten appeal, he claims the proposal is contrary to the proper planning and development of the area and has requested an oral hearing.

In a letter to the appeals

board however, Intel has asked the Bord to use powers to dismiss what it says is a ‘“vexatious” appeal by Reid.

The company has asked the Bord to invoke Section 138 of the Planning and Development Act where the appeals board can dismiss appeals if it finds them to be “vexatious, frivolous or without substance or foundation”.

Reid unsuccessfully objected to the first phase of the expansion plans in 2017.

In 2015 however he was successful in his fight with the IDA when the Supreme Court found that the IDA making a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for his 72-acre farm

beside the Intel campus had been in excess of their powers.

A spokesperson for Intel told Dublin Gazette: “The

planning process is a matter for An Bord Pleanala and it would be inappropriate for us to comment on it any further.”

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GIVE IT A SPIN: RECRUITMENT DRIVE LAUNCHED BY MOTOR RACING LEGEND

Dublin Bus push for more female drivers PADRAIG CONLON

IRISH motor racing legend, Rosemary Smith took to the wheel of a Dublin Bus and called on women to have a go at driving one for themselves.

It was all part of “Dublin Bus’ Give It a Spin” recruitment drive open to female and male applicants Focus ‘however’ is going on attracting prospective female drivers to a series of Female Recruitment Open Days

which will be held in August, September and October, as it aims to increase its number of female drivers by 100%.

On the day, attendees will meet with current female drivers and inspectors who will share their experiences of working with Dublin Bus. Prospective applicants will also get the opportunity to drive a bus with a Dublin Bus professional driving instructor, receive a tour of Dublin Bus’ Cen-

tral Control Centre, and be taken through the recruitment process for bus drivers and the various benefits of working for Dublin Bus. The driver role offers a competitive salary, training and mentoring and paid maternity leave.

Other benefits include access to a gym, GP scheme and employee assistance scheme with free counselling sessions, and an education support scheme for going back to

Motor Racing legend Rosemary Smith with Naoise O’ Molloy. Picture: Maxwell’s

third level study.

Deirdre Sinclaire is a driver from Lucan who has been with Dublin Bus since 1997 and she shared her working experience with Dublin Gazette.

“I had my children early so when my eldest was 10, I decided to go back to work,” Deirdre said.

“I had just learned to drive a year before and I did my B Licence in 4 weeks,

nowadays it takes 6.

“I started out driving an Imp for the first year, I was very nervous starting out in the first few months, but like anything I got the hang of it.

“Eventually I graduated to my own route and once I got to know everyone I loved it.

“I have so many favourite memories of working with Dublin Bus.

“One of my previous routes used to take me down Meath Street in the city centre, and all the women running the stalls would hand me chocolate bars and fruit.

“I would definitely encourage any women thinking of becoming a driver with Dublin Bus, I highly recommend it as it’s such a great company to work for.”

Structural defects in schools a huge cause for concern DUBLIN South West TD, Sean Crowe says the level of structural defects in local schools raises questions that need to be answered.

The Sinn Fein TD was commenting after the recent announcement that engineers identified structural flaws in 17 more school buildings, including three in his own constituency Dublin South West – Scoil Aoife Community National School (Citywest); Gaelscoil na Giúise; and Firhouse Educate Together.

These schools require temporary works to be carried out in coming weeks, in order to ensure that they are safe for pupils and staff to return to in September.

“The priority in all of these instances needs to be the safety and welfare of children, staff and the wider school community,” said Crowe.

“This appears to be an escalating problem, with schools which had previously passed an initial examination now having structural defects discovered, and it is a cause of huge concern.

“It is quite extraordinary that some of these schools that were completed as recently as 2016 and 2017, and even last year, are defective.

“There are huge questions that need

be answered as to why there are such apparent defects in schools which have only just been opened and had their ribbons cut.

“I am calling for the Department’s independent review of Design and Build Procurement Model to be published as soon as possible, so that any future contracts for construction can be watertight, that there will be no defects, and no pupil or school has to lose school days due to inadequate safety standards.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Education and Skills told Dublin Gazette: “I can’t give you an update on individual schools at the moment.

“A small number of schools in the remediation programme may not be able to re-open on their scheduled date but those decisions will be made by the principals and communicated to the school body in the first instance.”

Western Building Systems said it will continue to engage with the Department of Education.

In a statement released on Friday they said they had “serious concerns” over how long it has taken for an independent review into the defects issues and called for “independent, expert answers”.

ALLOWANCE

Decision to axe training grant slammed

PEOPLE Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny, said he is “alarmed” at the recent decision to axe a training grant paid to people with disabilities.

From September onwards, new disabled entrants will not receive the €31.80 allowance when they commence their rehabilitative training programmes.

Pe o p l e a l re a d y i n receipt of the grant will continue to receive it until their training ends.

The grant covers costs such as transport, lunch and trips taken as part of their course.

Deputy Kenny said: “I have been contacted by a number of people with disabilities in the Dublin Mid-West constituency, who are deeply disappointed about the axing of the training grant and the impact it will have on their already extremely limited income.

“This move is another further example of the callous policies of this Government, as it struggles to save money because of its mismanagement and cost overruns in the health service.

“Choosing to penalise one of the most marginalised and vulnerable groups in society is beyond reason and they s h o u l d i m m e d i a te l y reverse this decision and reinstate the grant so that new entrants can cover the extra costs associated with participating in rehabilitative training.

“I do not accept the Government’s rationale that the paltry savings made will be used to provide day services for people with an intellectual disability.

“It makes a complete mockery of the Government’s stated commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Muhinid, Chloe, Cillian and Brownwyn

Enjoying Summer Splash Camps

Mike, Nathan and Callum. Pictures: Simon Peare

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Kiara, Tadgh and Amelia

Molly, Allanah and Matilda

Ava, James and Oisin

OCAL children enjoyed the recent Summer Camp at Clondalkin Leisure Centre. Activities included team games, arts, and crafts, obstacle course, treasure hunt, bench ball, uni hoc, soccer skills, soft tennis, basketball, rounders, fun and games, swimming every day and Children over 10 archery and wall climbing.

Ten to 13 year olds

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Mandy Drury and Marie Collins

Celine Murphy O’Keefe, Ceara Kerrigan, Anita Hughes and Claire Johnston

Lucan Harriers and Athletics Club hosted its 5 Mile Road Race last week. The race started and ended on their new track which was formally opened that morning. Pictured at

Lorraine Heffernan, Deirdre Counihan, Claire Joyce and Anne McGrane

the opening are Dennis O’Connell from Liffey Valley and Race

Eileen O’Brien, Josie Dignam, Vinny Murtagh and

Director Michael Lee. Pictures: www.simonpearephotography.com

Jim Dwyer

Lucan Harriers mark new track opening

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FEATURE: START-UP MANAGER ON THE CITY’S TECH GROWTH AND POTENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE

Sutton native draws on some life lessons learned from global work experiences GARY IBBOTSON

Aislinn Mahon, general manager at Huckletree Dublin

T H I S we e k , D u b l i n Gazette spoke to Aislinn Mahon, a Sutton native and general manager at Huckletree Dublin – a start-up company which strives to bring together creative minds from different industries around the globe to discuss ideas and collaborate.

Aislinn said: “I grew up in North Dublin beside the seaside in Sutton.

“During my twenties, I was lucky enough to live all over the world, in incredible cities including London, Paris and Hong Kong.

“My career, to date, has been centred in the start-up world; helping early-stage technology businesses to enter new geographical markets and establish profitable business models.

“Before joining Huckletree I worked with Enterprise Ireland, Web Summit and mobile marketing start-up Brandtone, where I focused on bringing the business to

Asia with our chief commercial officer.”

Aislinn spent a lot of time in countries such as India, Indonesia and China, and says that travelling is an education, as “it truly makes you a more informed, grounded human”.

S h e added: “A f t e r ye a rs o f t r ave l , I now have my f e e t firmly b a c k on the ground in Dublin where I lead the Huckletree business in Ireland.

“Since opening Huckl e t re e i n D u b l i n i n November, 2017, we have been focused on disrupting the vibrant co-working scene in this city.

“We’ve grown to a community of 50-plus tech teams, including ocean freight platform

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l e a d e rs, Ko n ta i n e rs; MIT-backed behavioural science experts, Cogito; industry supporters, TechIreland, and hightech commercial bank, Silicon Valley Bank.

“The 380 people currently working from Huckletree all bring with them a wealth of d i f fe re n t experiences, ideas, values and customs. “ W e love supporting our members to help them scale their businesses and connect with each other through our programme of events focused on business growth and wellbeing.”

Huckletree Dublin is based in The Academy on Pearse Street and the company currently operates six branches in England, with five based in

Dublin is a multicultural city.

Our population is full of people from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.

London and one in Manchester.

Aislinn said that she loves her job and is proud of what the “close-knit teams in Dublin and in the UK” have achieved.

She said: “I am most proud of our Fairer Funding Now campaign where we seek to drive awareness of the inequalities within the technology industry, particularly when it comes to raising funds.

“Dublin is a multicultural city. Our population is full of people from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities, with different belief systems.

“We see this every day as we walk around the city, so why does segregation amongst sex, race, sexuality and age still exist in our industry?

“There is a massive opportunity to back under-represented founders and help them to create businesses that are targeted at sectors, markets and populations that are truly global.”

Aislinn praised Dublin’s diverse workforce and development – and also highlighted the capacity to continue to develop growing and emerging sectors, meeting everything from employee to employer needs

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IT PAYS TO SAVE P19 EXCELLENT ADVICE P20

EDUCATION MINISTER P24

LEARNINGCURVE Whether you’re a first-time student or want to boost your existing qualifications, there’s a lot to learn about college life – luckily, Dublin Gazette has everything you need to know

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Some useful tips to help you navigate through your third- level educational journey STARTING college for the first time can be one of the most daunting and exciting things you will ever undertake in your lifetime. Even some of the smaller colleges will have thousands more students than your ordinary secondary school.

However, there are plenty of other firstyear students who will feel the exact same way when they start on their third-level journey – so you’ll be in good company.

Many young people go onto to thirdlevel or higher education after they have obtained their Leaving Certificate.

Some people work for a number of years and then go to college as mature students.

That in itself, can also be challenging, given the sensitivities of age differences.

Many students live at home while at college, but you may live too far away to travel there every day. Many colleges have residences for some students, but you may have to rent accommodation near the college.

You may be looking for a house or flat to rent and, if you find one, you should be aware of your rights as a tenant.

This presents real challenges in terms of how to pay for accommodation, and if your parents have to fork out for this, not inconsiderate bill.

You should check whether you have to pay fees for your college course.

Most students doing undergraduate courses do not have to pay the fees. If you do have to pay fees, you may claim tax relief on the fees for most third-level courses.

Dublin Gazette’s super 10-page education supplement is packed with great information that will provide useful tips to help you navigate you through your thirdlevel educational journey.

So, no matter how you did in the Leaving Certificate, there’s an exciting new adventure ahead of you. Good luck!

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A recent addition to the list of courses at Stillorgan College of Further Education is a Level 5 course in Animation

Exciting new courses at Stillorgan College

STILLORGAN College of Further Education has been a specialist centre for further education/ post- Leaving Cert courses since 1986. During this time, it has developed an enviable reputation for its delivery of further education programmes.

They offer a range of practical courses that develop the necessary skills for the workplace, or to progress to further study in institutes of technology or universities.

One of its new courses is a Level 5 course in Illustration and Design, introducing students to the wideranging discipline of illustration and helps them gain an improved understanding of the possibilities of image-making.

A second new course for 2019 is a course in Regional Tour Guiding.

The purpose of this award, devel-

oped in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland, is to enable learners to acquire the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to work effectively as a Tourist Guide in the greater Dublin Region and surrounding area, providing learners with the necessary business skills needed to start their own tour guiding business.

Another recent addition to the list of courses is a Level 5 course in Animation. This introductory course prepares students with little or no experience for a third-level course in animation production. With a dual focus on drawing and computer skills, the course covers all the fundamental areas required for a successful portfolio submission.

One of the longest established courses in the college is the Art course. This course provides tuition

in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and combined materials.

The college also offers Level 5 and Level 6 course in Multimedia and Web Development. Also on offer is a Travel and Tourism Course with Airline Studies. This course prepares students for work in all areas of the travel industry.

Courses in Photography, Media Production, Journalism and Level 5 and 6 courses in Computer Skills for Business round off the extensive offering of courses in the college.

The staff of the college have extensive industry experience in their respective fields and are dedicated to ensuring that, whether aiming to move to higher education or entering the employment market, students leave the college with every skill necessary for the future.

CAO 2019 results sees points rise for technology, science and engineering courses

Ten great reasons to choose Inchicore College THINKING about college?

Choose Inchicore College and discover the ten best reasons why you should study with them...

1. What they’re about – their friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students are central to their purpose.

2. What you can study – their exciting range of innovative courses will meet your interests and needs.

3. How you learn – their class sizes allow for greater individual participation and you can learn in ways that suit you.

4. What they provide – their excellent track record in providing quality-assured full and part-time courses for more than 30 years.

5. What you pay – lower fees – courses cost an average of €500 which usually covers all your college requirements for the year.

6. Who they are – highly qualified staff have vast experience in your chosen

THE first round of offers for CAO places were

points needed last year, but the CAO offers

area of study and are com-

published last Thursday, with 53% of the 43,851

this afternoon are official confirmation of their

mitted to you and your suc-

applicants on Level 8 courses being offered

course.

cess.

Points for some degrees have jumped, par-

7. Where you go – the

CAO applicants can check if they received

ticularly in fields like engineering, science and

opportunity to work and

an offer through the ‘My Application’ menu on

technology, with the number of courses looking

study in Europe on an Eras-

CAO.ie.

for over 500 points climbing to a new high.

mus+ programme in coun-

their first preference choice.

Offers must be accepted by applicants before 5:15pm on August 23. Applicants will also have received an email and text. This is the first year that there were no postal offers.

If an applicant has been deemed ineligible for

Courses linked to the environment have also gone up in points.

Business courses have also jumped in points as students select courses with higher job prospects.

tries such as Sweden, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Finland, Italy and France.

8. How you work – their highly regarded work place-

any offer, they should have received a ‘state-

One course in particular, Economics and

ment programmes enable

ment of application’. This was the first of seven

Finance in UCD, has climbed to 601 points. Points

you to develop your knowl-

rounds of the CAO process.

for degrees in science, technology and engi-

edge and skills in your field

neering have jumped as students flock towards

of study.

There were 77,706 applications to the Central Applications Office this year for university and

courses with strong job prospects.

9. Where you go next – their

college courses, with 47,624 applicants present-

graduates go places – they

ing Leaving Certificate results.

have an outstanding track

There were also 8,943 mature students

record for student progres-

applying for places in university or college

sion to employment and

through the CAO.

higher education.

Out of 30,806 applicants for Level 7 and 6

10. How to get here – they

courses, 89% received their first placement

are easy to get to by bus,

course, and 98% received first, second or third

Luas and train.

preference offers.

Apply now for courses

For those applying for Level 8 courses, 81%

commencing September

are the first, second, or third preference of the

2019 and discover what you

students who applied for them.

can do at Inchicore College.

Students will have had an idea of whether they got their preferred course based on the

www.inchicorecollege.ie.

(01) 453 5358.

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Career-focused education at Sallynoggin College

Yoga and Pilates Teacher training is just one of the newly introduced courses at the popular college

SALLYNOGGIN College of Further Education (SCFE) has a range of courses on offer, including their newly introduced courses in Pre-University Teacher Training, Disability and Special Needs Assistant, Yoga and Pilates Teacher Training and Musical Theatre and Dance, all of which are outside the CAO points system.

In the ever-changing world of learning and work, SCFE have made it their business to ensure that their courses are at the cutting-edge of industry and employment demands, with their determination to stay ahead is paying dividends, as seen by the success of many of their former students.

With PE now being intro-

duced as a Leaving Certificate subject, this is a perfect time to check out some of the many success stories from former SCFE famous Fitness and Personal Training students.

Former Sports, Fitness Instruction and Personal Training students, Aine O’Gorman has had a fantastic international football career having played for 12 years at senior international level, with 100 Caps and 13 goals for Ireland.

Stephen Foley is a former Aston Villa footballer and is currently doing his teaching practice back where he started, in SCFE, as part of his Degree in Education and Training (DCU).

Both athletes are also successful personal trainers.

In addition to their sporting success, for the first time, selected students on the Advanced Hospitality, Travel & Event Management course will complete three weeks of work experience in Tenerife, whilst selected students on the Advanced Early Childhood Education and Care course, will travel to Norway for their placement.

Application to SCFE is free, with no CAO points required for any of the available courses in the college.

The college, located within walking distance from Dun Laoghaire, is well served by public transport with easy access from Bray and Wicklow and free secure parking is available to students.

‘Available Places’ facility open now at CAO THE 2019 CAO Available Places facility opened on August 20. If offers from the first round of CAO offers are unfilled, the course will feature in the Available Places facility.

Griffith College schools liaison of f icer Sinead O’Callaghan explains the process behind the Available Places Facility.

“Third level courses have a capacity number, which is when the course is full.

If round 1 CAO offers are unfilled the course can feature in ‘Available Places’.

Unfilled places are categorised as ‘available’ and distributed accordingly, until the course reaches capacity. Not all educational institutes offer Available Places, as courses can reach capacity through CAO round 1 offers.”

O’Callaghan details that anyone can apply for an Available Place, as it’s not based on Leaving Certificate points.

“You must meet minimum entry requirements for a course, however,” O’Callaghan said.

“For example, a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance at Griffith College has a minimum entry requirement of two H5’s and 4 O6/ H7’s, with a compulsory O6 or above in Mathematics.”

If you hold a CAO account, visit the Available Places tab and enter your course code choice. If you’ve not previously applied through the CAO, you can register at www.cao.ie and a payment of €45 is required.

Add a level 6/7 or 8 Available Place course to your application and follow the instructions online. Always place your choices in order of preference and upon acceptance of a CAO Available Place Course, this will cancel and disqualify any previous course acceptance.

Griffith College offers a range of undergraduate Available Places. For queries call Griffith College admissions on 01 4150415.

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DUNDRUM College of Further Education pride themselves on being a leader in offering modular and credit-based components in their full time QQI Level 5 and 5 Major Award Courses.

Their ‘HUB’ structure allows students to study core and elective modules, tailoring their qualification to their special interest area, with no point requirement. The unique modular HUB course design meets all national standards, meaning you can adapt the curriculum to your personal preference, making it easier to study subjects you find interesting.

DCFE have established progression links with higher education institutes, and continually review course content to ensure that their students are best placed to progress on to university or continue their studies in the college.

The college offer an Erasmus+ programme, where students can complete a work placement in Estonia, Germany or Norway as part of their course also.

Priding themselves on exceptional standards of training and development, DCFE’s links to the workforce allow them to maintain a first-rate service to students.

For more information, visit cfedundrum.com.

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It pays to save in advance ACCORDING to financial advisors HerMoney, the average cost of educating a child from primary school to college is estimated to be over €60,000.

Furthermore, by far the biggest portion of the expense is incurred during a child’s time in third level education.

This is indicated in research done by Technological University (TU) Dublin, which shows that the average cost of going to college for students living away from home is €12,171 for the year. That figure is roughly halved at €6,771 students who continue to live at home.

Karen Goodlife, director of HerMoney has advice for parents who

are thinking about saving for their child’s future in third level education.

She said: “The most important word when it comes to saving for your child’s education is ‘start’.

The earlier you start, the easier it is to manage your finances.

“For example, if your child is starting college in 16 years’ time, and living away from home, you would now need to save €250 per month in order to accumulate €48,000 by 2035.

“Whereas, if your child is starting college in four years’ time, in 2023, you would now need to start saving €1,000 per month,” she said.

HerMoney recommends that if your child

The earlier you start, the easier it is to manage your finances

is starting college within five years time; your best bet is to start a bank or credit union deposit account.

The financial advisor says that this is because there is not enough time to look at investment

options and you are foregoing growth for safety – HerMoney says to save as much as you can afford and shop around the various institutions to try an achieve the highest interest rate possible.

In regards to long-term

plans, HerMoney says: “There are a number of investment vehicles available at all levels of investment risk.

“Our most popular options available are investment and savings policies through the various life companies.

“These policies enable you to invest in a range of funds, from low to medium to high risk and will accept lump sums of money as well as regular monthly savings from as little as €75 per month.

“Many of our clients opt to invest in multi-asset funds within these policies which spread their money across a number of different asset types, such as shares, property, bonds and commodities.”

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IBAT college launch new Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business IBAT College Dublin has launched a brand-

making for an excellent grounding in busi-

new NFQ Level 8 BA (Honours) in Business

ness practice within the industry.

for 2019.

The course, delivered on IBAT College’s

The degree, commencing in October, is

Wellington Quay campus, is open via direct

designed for school-leavers and mature

application to any school-leaver with two H5

students looking to pursue a career in busi-

grades and four O6/H7 grades in the Irish

ness or management.

Leaving Certificate, or to mature applicants

T h e t h r e e -yea r f u l l -t i m e d eg r e e is designed to cover a broad range of business

who are at least 23 years of age on 1st January 2019.

topics from management principles and

For more information about the degree

financial accounting, to organisational man-

or to apply visit www.ibat.ie or by phoning

agement and the role of ICT for business.

the college on +353 1 807 5055.

Modules for the programme were developed with the input of industry stakeholders, to create a degree designed to prepare graduates in a practical sense for a career in business, with the backing of an academic grounding.

In their third year, students can also pursue a research topic of their choice or to engage in professional practice, by working with a company on a real business problem,

Wealth of choices is open to Leaving Cert students BEATRICE DOOLEY, PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTE OF GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS, HAS SOME EXCELLENT ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

“

POST-Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, apprenticeships and traineeships are attractive pathways after the Leaving Certificate.

Their graduates are rated highly

by Irish employers as graduates from third-level colleges.

PLCs offer practical/academic work and work experience in areas such as business studies, childcare, computing and more. Log onto fetchcourses.ie, a useful link to research and apply to a variety of courses. Application closing dates vary, applications are accepted until all places are filled.

With a strong emphasis on practical skills and hands on learning, apprenticeships lead to careers, where you can “earn while they learn”. A formal contract usually spans 2–4 years, with a minimum 50 percent on-the-job learning, you’re also paid by your employer.

Qualifications vary from Level 5 to 10 in NVQ’s.

Apprenticeship.ie is the main website with links to specific programmes in different sectors, there is no central application system. Many have deadlines for applications from March/May. Research your eligibility for each programme and how to apply.

There’s currently over 52 apprenticeships available in areas like accounting, insurance, engineering, logistics, construction, electrical, engineering, ICT, hospitality, motor with more in development.

Traineeships combine learning in education and workplace settings and are delivered by Education & Training Boards (ETBs,) with employers.

Traineeships exist in areas identified to have skills shortages, such as business, construction, finance and beauty and offer high employability.

They are ideal for learners not yet ready to commit to a lengthy course or job.

Fetchcourses.ie provides details on programmes currently open for registration, entry requirements and the application process.

Is Studying abroad popular?

Eunicas.ie is an independent application support service which offers advice on the application process for programmes in Europe.

Germany, France, the Nordic countries and more offer free university degrees through the English language. Deadlines for applying vary from country to country, and many programmes are still open for entry in 2019.

Entry requirements are generally lower than the equivalent courses in Ireland, yet nine Dutch universities are higher-ranked than Trinity College, Dublin. They just don’t use points! A group of Dutch univer-

sities are returning to Dublin on October 23 to meet prospective students. Booking is free, at Eventbrite.

If you are looking to study in the UK, UCAS application deadlines were January 15, but now a second opportunity to apply occurs during Clearing.

Research the UCAS website, but first talk to your parents/guardians about the feasibility of funding this option.

While the impact of Brexit is unclear, www.ucas.com/brexit provides information on tuition fees and student finance support for EU nationals hoping to start a course in the 2019/20 academic year. Work experience is an excellent way for students to discover what they are good at and enjoy doing.

Building up work experience, gaining transversal skills, independence and developing as a person are all very valuable outcomes of employment.

The follow-on chances of gaining employment are high, unemployment levels are low right now at 4.5%.

Organisations offering volunteer programmes should be carefully researched as the quality and safety of such programmes can vary significantly.

The Value of Repeating the Leaving Certificate The decision to repeat is not to be taken lightly; it requires reflection and professional advice, preferably from a qualified guidance counsellor. Any student considering repeating a year should ask themselves, what will I do differently next year to guarantee different results?

You can only use Leaving Certificate results from one sitting for points purposes, but you can repeat one subject to satisfy minBeatrice Dooley imum entr y requirements.

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Experience infinite possibilities at Technological University Dublin

Pictured are members of Team Ireland meeting with TU Dublin president, Professor David FitzPatrick, as they prepared for the WorldSkills 2019 competition taking place in Kazan, Russia from August 22-27. Approximately 1,600 competitors from 60 countries will compete in 56 different skills and disciplines. Picture: Maxwell Photography

WHAT exactly is a Technological University? Although new to Ireland, they are commonplace throughout Europe, New Zealand and Canada catering for students that prefer a more practice-based education.

Technological University Dublin, orTU Dublin, has a long history dating back to 1887 when Arnold Felix Graves started a Technical College in Kevin Street.

More recently in 1992, DIT and IT Tallaght were founded, followed by IT Blanchardstown in 1999.

In 2011, the three founding Institutes agreed to apply for designation as a Technological University.

On January 1, 2019, TU Dublin was born, and are now the largest Higher Education provider in the country with programmes at Higher Certificate, Degree, Masters and PhD Level. They also offer training for a variety of Apprenticeships from Aviation to Telecommunications.

An exciting academic year is about to start for the 28,500-plus students of the new university.

Technological University Dublin aim to introduce students to fascinating theoretical concepts, which they can apply to real-world challenges through problembased learning, projects, work placements and through work with the community.

From first-year, TU Dublin students will start building a successful career through participation in a range of team-based projects to solve real-world challenges.

TU Dublin’s links with employers set them apart from other Universities in Ireland. Students have the opportunity to spend a semester developing key skills in an industry or profession of their choice.

Studying abroad is also an option, with

TU Dublin partnered with educational institutes throughout Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia.

In addition to their new Technological University status, there are visible changes on campus.

In Blanchardstown, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar opened the energy-efficient Connect Building, with its distinctive coloured glass facade, in March, providing a space for student services while complementing existing facilities on the site.

The Grangegorman campus is located in the heart of the city, and in September 2020, will welcome 10,000 students to its new facilities.

Students studying the creative and culinary arts, sciences, health and electrical engineering at TU Dublin will benefit from new lecture halls, labs, performance venues, training restaurants and exhibition spaces.

In Tallaght, two new buildings are due to be completed by 2021, including a Sports Science, Health and Recreation building with new outdoor sporting facilities and a versatile block with teaching space for hospitality and culinary arts programmes as well as engineering and apprenticeship activities.

College is not just about academic learning, and we want you to participate fully in campus life.

One of the best ways to make new friends and enjoy new experiences is by joining a Club or Society; they have over 120 student-led societies and sports clubs with something for everyone, including the arts, fashion, photography, and music.

For more about the Infinite Possibilities at TU Dublin – visit tudublin.ie.

On-campus accommodation UNIVERSITIES and colleges are once again introducing

DCU

price hikes to on-campus

Larkfield €5,665

4.9% increase from 2018

accommodation and univer-

St Pat’s

4.9% increase from 2018

€5,555

sity-owned rooms and dormitories.

According to an Irish

UCD

Independent survey, some

Ashfield

€9,215

2.7% increase from 2018

on-campus accommodation

Merville

€7,514

1.77% increase from 2018

for third-level institutions in

Roebuck Castle

Dublin has risen by nearly

Trinity

6%.

Below you will find a chart outlining some of the univer-

€11,591

2.1% increase from 2018

Goldsmith Hall

€7,554

5.57% increase from 2018

Pearse St

€5,982

1.35% increase from 2018

sity-owned accommodation and the price for a room for

GMB, Front Square, Botany Bay,

this coming academic year.

New Square

€8,226

5.5% increase from 2018

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University has 120 places available for mature students TECHNOLOGICAL University Dublin has 120 places available for mature students wishing to return to education.

The TU Dublin Access Foundation Programme is a one year full-time preparation for higher education programme at TU Dublin City Campus.

The programme prepares students personally and academically to pursue undergraduate programmes at TU Dublin City Campus.

It is a multi-disciplinary programme preparing students for entry into undergraduate programmes in Science & Health, Engineering & Built Environment, Business and Arts & Tourism.

Students who successfully

THE Open College is Ireland’s largest provider of Distance Learning Courses accredited by QQI. Open all year round, they deliver industry leading flexible part-time programmes and education choices, utilising a variety of delivery methods that include Distance Learning, eLearning & Attendance Learning and provide these QQI courses at market leading prices with courses, star ting from only €229.

The range of courses offer more opportunities than ever before, with a choice of over 90 QQI (formerly FETAC) Certificates and Major Award programmes in a variety of categories.

These include Healthcare Support, Early Childhood Care & Education, Special Needs Assistant (SNA), Business & Finance, Journalism & Writing, Management, Training & Delivery - Train the Trainer, Digital Media, Psychology, Law, Montessori Education, Sports and many more.

Accredited They are fully accredited and approved to offer awards, which are part of the Irish National Framework of Qualif ications, over seen by the Ir ish Department of Education.

The QQI qualifications you can achieve through The Open College are recognised by employers, both nationally and internationally.

For further information contact Leopardstown Business Centre, Dublin 18.

You can reach them at phone number +353 1 206 1834 - Extn 101 Email: jwalsh@theopencollege.com, or see www. theopencollege.com.

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Courses for Young People aged 16-21 BLANCHARDSTOWN Community Training Centre is now celebrating its tenth year in existence.

charge.

When they finish their course, some of them

The CTC is run by the community to provide

get jobs and some go on to study in further edu-

training courses for young people aged 16 to 21,

cation. They have strong links with other colleges

who have left school early. Learners do courses

and employers, and they help learners to choose

in Digital Media, Catering, IT and Sport. All cours-

and apply for their next course or find a job.

es are free of charge to learners.

They are always welcome to pop back in after

Their approach is very hands on. Every subject

they have left Blanchardstown CTC to get further

is taught through doing the activity. Young people

advice. New students start every month. They

like this approach, as they like to get stuck in and

generally start in groups of 5. They can apply at

move around. There are 10 learners in each class

any time to find out when a place becomes avail-

and a total of 40 learners in the centre.

able.

Learners can spend up to two years in the cen-

To apply to Blanchardstown Community Train-

tre. They can achieve equivalent of Junior Cert

ing Centre, call 01 8035016, email manager@blan-

or equivalent of Leaving Cert Applied. They get

chardstownctc.ie or message us directly from

individual attention in a caring environment. They

our website www.blanchardstownctc.ie or social

also get a nutritious breakfast and lunch free of

media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

Ballsbridge College enrolling for September BALLSBRIDGE College, a well-established

opment.

college with many years of experience

The college also offers programmes in

delivering full- time Post Leaving Certificate

health sector studies; community develop-

courses, is currently accepting applications

ment; start your own business, business

for courses starting in September 2019.

with Chinese; digital marketing; EFL and

All courses are QQI certified and pro-

TEFL.

vide students with the knowledge and skills

All courses include a work placement

required to work in their chosen employ-

component. Students can also available of

ment sector or to use their qualification to

internships opportunities abroad.

progress to higher education.

In addition, the college offers a two year

P r og r a m m e s c ove r a r e a s s u c h a s

‘earn and learn’ QQI Level 6 Auctioneering

accounting; marketing and adver tising;

and Property Services Apprenticeship pro-

criminology; social studies; auctioneering;

gramme which combines on-the-job training

event management; applied psychology;

with academic study.

web design and multimedia; human resourc-

Student maintenance grants are avail-

es; IT skills; media; law; Fintech - financial

able to eligible students. Applicants are

technology and international aid and devel-

welcome to call to the college each day,

complete the programme, will be offered a place on an appropriate undergraduate course at TU Dublin.

The programme forms part of TU Dublin’s commitment to extending access to education to people and groups from areas and communities where there has not been a strong tradition of participation in third level education.

The course is of particular benefit to adults who have been out of education for a long time, or who did not complete a Leaving Certificate in the past.

Students take six compulsory modules (subjects) and four optional modules (2 each semester) from a menu of modules in areas such as science, engineer-

ing, business, social science, art and computing. Through participation, students will develop the skills necessary to undertake an undergraduate qualification at TU Dublin.

The TU Dublin Access Foundation Programme is full-time commitment with approximately 22 hours of class time per week, and a further 20 hours of independent study.

The programme runs from September to May each year.

The Access Programme is free of charge and students may be eligible for the Back to Education Allowance. Applications close on Friday August 23 at 5pm.

Any mature student interested in applying should email johanna.king@dit.ie.

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LEARNINGCURVE A real commitment to supporting all students ON A recent visit to Dublin Gazette offices, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Minister of State for Higher Education spoke about the importance of further education and her aspirations for that sector.

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THE emergence of TU Dublin is very important, as it’s the first technological university in the country and I’m very proud of this, as I was the minister who succeeded in getting the legislation through, one year ago.

What we’re hearing back is that the students are delighted, and my focus is always on the students – everything else is relative. It allows students

to get the best offering in education and be able to walk across that international stage and to compete at the highest levels.

There are other different routes in, for example through apprenticeships, traineeships and working your way right up to whatever level you want to achieve.

We have a lot of upskilling and reskilling, and we’re placing a lot of focus on that, because you now need to be excellent on digital skills.

Solus are providing great traineeships programmes, the new focus is on going out to businesses and looking at what they need, and then they’ll upskill.

STEM subjects have now become fashionable and we need graduates in these subjects, and the Department of Education, with the institutes of education, would be working together to ensure that there will be extra funding invested in STEM subjects, thus encouraging schools and students, especially female ones.

As minister, I’d love to see more funding for further education, but we must live within our means, but I’ll be banging the drum on the cabinet table to make sure we get whatever funding we need for further education.

I want to see our students get the very best out of their education and develop their personal skills.

I believe everyone is entitled to an education and that this is the one thing our country needs to do for us, to ensure that our young people are very well educated, be it a traineeship or an apprenticeship, or whatever they wish. There will be no obstacles in the way.

I am extremely disappointed in the Universities raising the cost of their Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), before they were including in the Rent Pressure Zone legislation on 15th August.

I worked extremely hard on fast tracking that legislation through with my colleague, Minister Eoghan Murphy.

My practical advice to all parents and students who are embarking on a Higher Education path this September, is to get

their SUSI grant application in. You have missed the priority deadline, which was the 11th July, but if you thought you

“

to alleviate the up- coming costs.

It was reported in the papers recently that I expected this grant to

comment. We are in the middle of a housing crisis and unfortunately, students are not immune to it.

I will be doing my utmost in the forthcoming budget negotiations to get continuing support from Minister Paschal Donoghue for our students, our institutions and support services might be eligible, get applying as this assistance will go in some way

cover the whole cost of rising rent costs.

This was a ridiculous

This Student Universal Support is there to help.

Education is expensive,

but as a Government, we have ruled out Student Loans, as we don’t want to shackle our young graduates with debt before they start their careers.

There is a continuing investment in Higher Education, both from a current, and a capital point of view.

I will be doing my utmost in the forthcoming budget negotiations to get continuing support from Minister Paschal Donoghue for our students, our institutions and support services.

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GET EX-STATIC FOR ELECTRIC PICNIC THE final hurrah of the summer, Electric Picnic, is set to wrap up festival season in true Stradbally style next weekend.

Running from August 30 to September 1 in Laois’ Stradbally Estate, the festival has grown year on year, with over 100 great acts taking to several stages across the weekend.

With so much choice, we’ve narrowed it down to our top five artists who we think will light up Electric Picnic this year. Some of our picks are household names, whilst others are indie darlings – but they’re all sure to get you in the festival spirit.

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS Christine and the Queens will pack a punch at EP, delivering their signaturer electro-pop beats and gutting lyrics.

Their live performance is not to be missed - get ready for a high-energy set that will ooze fun and individuality.

JAMES BLAKE

Coming off his critically praised record, Assume Form, London native James Blake returns to Ireland after providing support for Kendrick Lamar in 2018.

Blake’s unique blend of hypnotic soul, electronic and R&B soundscapes provide for a surreal live experience and one that should go down a treat for Picnic goers looking for a slightly more subdued setting.

THE 1975 The 1975 are a live powerhouse, and one not to be missed when they hit EP’s main stage as they gear up to release their new album Notes On A Conditional Form in 2020.

World renowned as one of this generation’s greatest bands, their live show sees them put everything into their performances.

THE STROKES

18 years on from their seminal debut album, Is This It, The Strokes are in a strange place in their career.

Five albums in with a sixth (apparently) on its way, it’s never certain how long the legendary band will tour before going on hiatus once again.

CHARLI XCX Cult pop songstress Charli XCX takes to the EP stage just ahead of the release of her new album Charli which is sure to propel her into pop superstardom.

A familiar face on the festival circuit, this is Charli’s first return to Dublin since her mammoth shows alongside Taylor Swift last year. Her high energy set filled with sugary sweet, techno driven tracks is sure to provide a decent dancing session.

For your chance to win two weekend tickets to Electric Picnic to see our top picks and more, check out our competition on this page! For the full Electric Picnic line up, see ElectricPicnic.ie.

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Throughout the weekend, BACARDÍ bartenders will be on hand to share their top tips on how to make delicious BACARDÍ rum cocktails, with a dedicated Mojito Cart serving The Original BACARDÍ Mojito along with some very exciting new Bacardi flavours including Raspberry and Ginger.

Enjoy an iconic Bacardi mojito, dance like no-one is watching and do what moves you all weekend long.

For more information on Casa BACARDÍ at Electric Picnic and how you can win festival tickets, visit BACARDÍ on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @ BacardiIreland.

To enter our competition for TWO Electric Picnic weekend tickets, just fill in the missing word: Enjoy an Original BACARDÍ ________ at Electric Picnic this year. a) Cosmopolitan b) Whiskey Sour c) Mojito To enter, email your name, age, answer and contact details to competitions@dublingazette.com with ‘Bacard-EP’ in the subject line.

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Alien fest still has to fix some earthly matters A TOWN near ‘Area 51’ – the mysterious American US military base in Nevada long believed to harbour extraterrestrial craft and research – is warning people to stay away from a music festival being organised by the man who wanted to storm the infamous base.

Alienstock is due to take place in the nearby town of Rachel next month. However, the town’s official website says the three-day event will “undoubtedly attract crooks trying to capitalise on the chaos”.

The festival, which grew out of the Storm Area 51: They Can’t Stop All of Us Facebook movement, is planned to take place from September 20-22.

Humans and any passing aliens interested in attending should note that the organisers are still looking for money for all the little things, such as staff, security, emergency medical services and portable toilets.

Rachel currently has 56 Earthling residents, and apart from having a small motel, bar and restaurant (called Little A’Le’Inn), the nearest other buildings are 45 miles away in Ash Springs.

WITH Britain’s seaside towns locked in an ongoing war with seagulls, new research has suggested a way to stop them stealing food off humans.

A team from the University of Exeter say that according to their findings, the best way to deter gulls is by eyeballing them.

The research showed that with a human staring at them, herring gulls took 21 seconds longer to approach a bag of chips than when left apparently unobserved.

Lead author Madeleine Goumas, of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall, said:

“Gulls are often seen as aggressive and willing to take food from humans, so it was interesting to find that most wouldn’t even come near them during our tests.”

The researchers tried to test 74 gulls, but most flew away or wouldn’t approach. Just 27 approached the food, and 19 completed the “looking at” and “looking away” tests.

Madeleine said: “Of those that did approach, most took longer when they were being watched. Some wouldn’t even touch the food at all, although others didn’t seem to notice that a human was staring at them.”

Man looking to the future of the planet walks 800km backwards AN INDONESIAN man is walking backwards from his home in eastern Java to the capital, Jakarta, to raise awareness of deforestation in a country with one of the highest such rates in the world.

Medi Bastoni hopes that, after taking many thousands of steps, he will have the opportunity to meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo so he can ask him for a symbolic tree seed, which

he intends to plant on the slopes of Mount Wilis.

Bastoni (43) started on July 18 from his village on Mount Wilis, a 2,500 metre-high volcano in East Java province that has been affected by deforestation.

Setting off on his incredible 800km backwards walk last month, he said: “I hope the government will start to care about the environment so the young generation will care too.”

Indonesia has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world, with more than 74 million hectares of rainforest – an area nearly twice the size of Japan – logged, burned or degraded in the past half century, according to Greenpeace.

Bastoni has been walking at least 20-30 km a day and uses a rear-view mirror attached to his backpack to help him avoid obstacles.

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Trump sulks as Danes refuse to sell Greenland

WE ALL love the great Danes – most of us anyway, but Donald Trump seems to have fallen out with our Scandinavian friends.

The country’s resounding “Nej tak” (no thank you) to the American president’s off the wall interest in buying Greenland – yes, that Greenland (above) – has displeased him so much that Mr Tump cancelled his planned visit to Denmark as part of his upcoming European visit.

Things weren’t helped, perhaps, when the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, described the idea of selling Greenland – part of Denmark’s overseas territory – as “absurd”, adding drolly: “I strongly hope that this is not meant seriously”.

The cancellation of the Danish leg of the POTUS’s trip appears to have conclusively answered her. Perhaps Mr Trump’s wandering attention might next land upon Iceland – the country, not the supermarket chain ...

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND DRINKS

Still jam-ple time to serve a Summer treat SUMMER looks ready to pack up and ship out, based on the weather we’ve had recently – but there’s still time to create a tasty summer treat with a delicious Blueberry and Lavender Jam, courtesy of Siucra and Catherine Fulvio.

This recipe embraces the classic blueberry jam with an exciting touch of lavender to give it extra flavour, creating a perfect summer brunch accessory that makes two jars (approx.

400g).

Ingredients • 400g blueberries, washed and crushed • 350g Siucra Sure Set Jam Sugar • 5 organic fresh lavender buds/flowers • A generous grating of nutmeg • Half vanilla pod • 1 lemon, zest and juice Preparation

• Place the blueberries in a saucepan with the

Siucra Sure Set Jam Sugar, lavender, nutmeg and vanilla pod as well as the lemon zest and juice.

• Bring to the boil, ensuring that the sugar dissolves first and reduce the heat, simmer gently until soft, stirring from time to time.

• Boil until setting point is reached (104°C).

If you do not have a jam thermometer, place a saucer in the freezer. Check the setting point every 10 minutes, but it may take up to half an hour. Take the saucer out of the freezer, place a teaspoon of jam onto the saucer, leave it for a few seconds and then push it with your finger, if it wrinkles then it has reached setting point.

• Leave to cool slightly, remove the vanilla pod and ladle into sterilised jars.

• Seal, label and store in a dark cool place.

• Catherine’s tip: For a lighter lavender flavour, place the lavender in a muslin bag and remove before potting the jam

People turning away more from meat – survey A NEW survey shows how people in Ireland are planning to consume more meat-free meals in the next 12 months than ever before.

Some one in four people surveyed said they are going to try and make the effort to eat more vegetarian meals.

Accordin g to the new SuperValu survey, some 59% of people are currently cooking meat-free meals at least once a week.

Of particular note was the worrying result showing that only 4% of respondents said they ate the recommended seven portions of fruit and

vegetables every day, while more than one third said they eat less than two such portions each day Aveen Bannon, consultant dietician, said: “It is very disappointing and worrying to see only 4% of people are getting their seven portions of fruits and vegetables a day.

“Fruits and vegetables contain natural compounds called phytochemicals which give them their characteristic colour, flavour, smell or texture.

“These compounds, together with vitamins, minerals and fibre, can really help reduce the

risk of many diseases.

“People should challenge themselves to include colour at every meal to reap these benefits and to boost their immune system.”

Supporting the push to eat more healthily, SuperValu is

encouraging shoppers to #LoveFruitandVeg by e at i n g i n-s e a s o n produce, as only 14% of those surveyed said it was something they looked for when shopping.

Gillian McGowan, fruit and vegetable category m a n a g e r, S u p e r Va l u said: “In-season fruit and vegetables are tastier, more nutritious and incur less food miles.

“We highlight and promote our in-season produce in stores to help consumers identify the freshest and best-quality local produce for the best value.”

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Free workshop offers SMEs advice on food safety Do you work in a small to medium sized Dublin food business? Maybe you’re a local food producer or processor, or a catering company? If so, your work will require you to keep up to date and informed on a number of food safety issues.

THAT’S why safefood, in partnership with Teagasc, are hosting a free workshop specifically for SME food businesses, to provide practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your food safety questions, with topics including: • Food allergens in a nutshell – Dr James McIntosh, safefood • Food labelling: What you need to know – FSAI • The role of packaging in food safety – Edward O’ Neill, Teagasc • Food hygiene essentials: A clean regime – Edward O Neill, Teagasc • Controlling food-poisoning bacteria – Dr Kieran Jordan, Teagasc One previous attendee – a Leinster-based soft drink SME – “found the true-life experience of participants helpful and informative,” and “enjoyed the relaxed and open atmosphere generated by the speakers.” Similarly, a Dublin-based food SME described the workshop as offering “lots of good information and practical advice” with “excellent topics covered and explained in simple terms rather than heavy detail.”

We’re coming to Dublin on Wednesday 4th September 2019, 9:15am – 1.00pm, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown. The workshop is FREE, but places are limited so make sure to register at safefood.eu/events.

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Caution urged if you’re travelling to Hong Kong WITH pro-democracy protests still in full swing in Hong Kong, the Department of Foreign Affairs are advising people to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to the Chinese city.

Hong Kong has become an increasingly popular destination for Irish holidaymakers in recent years, with the addition of direct flights to the bustling city further opening up the tourism market in a two-way tourism boost.

However, with the current disruption and high degree of public unrest in the city, many Irish tourists – who will have made plans long ago and are financially committed to going – will be anticipating any visit with trepidation.

The Department is urging Irish people to exercise great caution if visiting, with the likelihood of disruption and potential for fast-changing protests and riot police deployment hanging over any visit.

With much of the city operating as normal despite the protests, any Irish visitors are advised to carefully monitor protests, planned mass rallies or protest points, and to avoid any such potential flash points as the situation continues.

Norwegian Airlines pain as airline cancels routes ONE week on from the shock news that Norwegian Airlines’s announcement that it is cancelling transatlantic routes from Ireland and there’s still travel misery in the air for thousands of travellers.

There’s now less than one month to go until the airline scraps its Irish routes to the States on September 15, plunging many into a search for new flights.

While refunds will be winging their way to many Irish customers who’d booked their flights, others will have the option to travel to the States via London or, indeed, from Scandinavia.

Norwegian had been operating the routes from Ireland for barely two years, launching in July 2017, but has been among many airlines globally affected by the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet following fatal crashes.

While thousands of people are affected, other airlines could offer a lifeline, of sorts, for any potential holidays or travel dates affected by the airline’s move. For example, Aer Lingus have moved quickly to offer special Autumn transatlantic fares to North America.

The Center of a very fun-packed family holiday in rural Ireland Building a brand-new €233m giant resort in the depths of Longford sounded like a mad idea – luckily, Center Parcs turned out brilliantly SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor IT’S now approaching a month since Center Parcs at Longford Forest opened in a blaze of publicity, but interest in the resort has not abated.

The celebrities who were out in force for the launch have long since returned home and the resort is now bedding in for the winter.

People have many questions about what Center Parcs is like – is it expensive, and why would you go there in rainy old Ireland?

Well, the truth is, having paid a visit with members of my family – nephews Jamie (14) and Joel (12) and niece Ava (8) – there any number of reasons to go there.

Many parents, particularly those with young kids, find flying to be a complete chore thanks to endless queues, having to be at airports hours in advance and the general hanging around.

What a gift it is to load up the car and just head off with no fuss or bother! It’s even possible to bring the

family dog on holidays, if kids and adults, many of the grounds. We liked the you book a dog-friendly whom – like myself – were electronic wristbands that lodge. a little rusty in the saddle, acted as keys for the front Let’s face it – eyebrows to whizz around in. door instead of bulky keys. were raised when we The cars are left in desOf course, it’s a comheard that the mercial enterprise, well-established and there are clothes brand Center Parcs shops, a gift shop, were going to build a sweet shop and a shop selling toys a €233m holiday which we converesort in Longford. niently ‘forgot’ to We may not tell the eight-yearhave been that old with us until it familiar with the was time to go.

Center Parcs brand (established in the As for the rain, Netherlands in among the facili1968) in Ireland, but ties Center Parcs it is very popular in boasts is a subthe UK. tropical waterpark However, it turns complex which out that the Longis heated to 29.5 degrees all year ford opening was a round, and its use genius idea, with comes at no extra Center Parcs carving out what is, in charge. effect, an entire vilThere are also any lage in Newcastle number of indoor Forest near Balactivities that can be lymahon. booked as well as the Restaurants and outdoor ones, with shops are built in Joel and Ava (top) praised the sheer up to 100 activities the ‘town’ centre range of fun things to do, as did big on offer. and the lodges are brother Jamie (above), who also liked all There is somea short bike ride the activities for families and older kids thing for every age away. group. The AdvenIt’s a car-free zone ignated car parks when ture Golf on the waterfront which means that it’s you check in and then it’s was fun with nine holes. a safe environment for off you go, time to explore The price for those aged

While Stuart, Effie, Hugo and Shari Wilson (above) got to grips with navigating the lovely park’s sprawling grounds, other visitors will welcome navigating its many thoughtfully designed spaces to relax, wine and dine in (right)

over 12 was €8, and €6.75 for those under 12, with the course taking around half an hour to complete.

Not surprisingly, planners have made good use of the surrounding landscape with target archery, laser combat, and a treasure trail on offer.

Jamie, Joel and Ava opted for a number of highrise activities including the indoor climbing wall.

There was great fun on the zip wire activity in the forest, and we all enjoyed hiring a pedalo for the

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Inside and out, guests are always close to nature and relaxing spaces

outdoor lake. The price for a four-seater was €15 for half an hour.

Many of the restaurants included play areas for children, which is of course welcome, but for those without toddlers or young kids, perhaps a seat further away from the play area is a handy tip.

But what impressed was that in every venue we ate in, we were asked at the beginning whether anybody had an allergy.

We told them that one of the children had a peanut

allergy, and they checked for us that what we were ordering was suitable.

The kind of food on offer was what you would expect – for instance, there is an Italian called Bella Italia, a Pancake House, a sports cafe, Cara’s Kitchen and bar, Huck’s American Bar and Grill, and an Indian- and Asian fare-inspired restaurant called Rajinda Pradesh.

Be sure and try the ‘Freakshakes’ if you drop into Huck’s.

Prices vary, but there

is value to be had. For instance, the kids’ menu in Bella Italia offered a ‘grande’ menu for €8.95 aimed at 7 to 11-year-olds, which included a decent starter, main course, dessert and drink.

Many of the restaurants also included colouring materials and paper. An obvious distraction activity for younger kids, yes, but it’s surprising not many restaurants in Ireland do this.

In a nice touch, you can order take-out to be deliv-

ered to your lodge between 3-10pm.

This will no doubt prove extremely welcome when it’s lashing outside and people want to sit in front of a nice fire.

The spa on site is luxurious and offers a wide range of treatments – so this will see the resort’s appeal stretch beyond solely the family market.

But on to the issue that seems to interest most people – how much Center Parcs costs.

The prices vary, as with

all holidays. At the time to eight guests completes own bikes and towels to of writing, Center Parcs the experience. cut costs. were advertising WinBut for couples or It’s a big operation. ter breaks from With so many activi€299, excluding ties available on site, school holidays. there is a huge and All details about dedicated workforce. pricing are availWe spoke to staff able on the webfrom east Galway and site at www.cenOffaly and from much terparcs.ie. further afield than Clearly, there just the local Longare different types ford community. of accommodaIt’s a huge boost for tion and prices go the local economy, and for the country, up depending on and we hope Center the type booked Parcs does very well and the duration of stay. in Ireland.

The woodland We immensely lodges, complete enjoyed our stay in with log burners, Younger kids and teens alike will find a a little bit of parasleep up to eight huge range of fun activities to try out dise in Longford, guests, while the and we are already executive lodges come smaller families, there are planning our return trip! complete with en-suite also apartments built by bedrooms and televi- the lakeside with a twin or sions in all the bedrooms, double bed. and some have a sauna.

However, once you get They, too, sleep up to eight there, you can spend as guests. little or as much as you For those pushing the like. The plush and spaboat out, there are exclu- cious 4-bed lodge we were Shane and his guests stayed courtesy of Center Parcs for sive lodges, with a games in had two fridges. room and pool tables and Many people will just its special media preview games console. load up the car and bring weekend ahead of the offiA sauna, steam room food to cook on the barbe- cial opening to the general and outdoor hot tub for up cue. Others will bring their public on July 29.

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their McCabe unbeaten is unconcerned recor that the Girls in Green will head into the qualifying campaign for Euro 2021 in England next month, without a permanent manager.

Colin Bell departed for Huddersfield Town’s men team last month and left the Irish team without a coach at the helm on the eve of their opener versus Montenegro.

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THE first ever Irish Women’s Masters team finished their FIMBA World Championships in Finland in 9th place with 3 wins out of 5 games.

In very demanding playing conditions Ireland lost their first two games to Mexico and Finland with the Mexican game being a very physical and bruising encounter.

Mexico led by five points halfway through the first quarter, Ireland responded through Marla Candon who hit three big shots to ensure a 15-11 lead after the first quarter.

After a very physical second quarter, the sides were tied 30-all at the break.

Mexico started to show their physical presence even more with some big hits, however Ireland held on and battled through ensuring the sides were tied 45-all going into the last quarter.

This game looked like it was going to go down to the wire, however Mexico picked up their defence and got some

nice scores to stretch the lead to 7 with five minutes to play. Ireland reacted with free throws from the twinsGrainne & Dee Tomlinson and a pair of free throws from Eileen Bradley but it wasn’t enough.

In the next game Finland made the better start with some impressive shooting but Ireland dug deep with baskets from Candon & Bradley.

The second quarter was better for Ireland with some outside shots while O’Keeffe, Bradley, Troy and Boylans efforts were also yielding dividends.

The half ended 21- 31 to Finland.

Finland stepped up a gear and the defensive pressure caused Ireland to turnover the ball .

Traynor and Lakes all saw the floor in this quarter and they acquitted themselves well. Finland’s shooting percentages were very high and this paid off as they increased their lead to 55 -31 at the end of the third quarter.

Ireland pressed the Finns and this paid off causing numerous turnovers.

The Irish Women’s Masters Basketball team who made history by becoming the first Irish team to take part in the World Maxibasketball Championships in Helsinki, Finland, including Dublin Gazette’s Siobhain Monerawela (front row- right).

The Tomlinson sisters, Grogan, Candon and Troy worked tirelessly up front and Bradley, O’Keeffe & Boylan pulled some big rebounds on both ends of the floor. The Finns had the work done though and despite this, Ireland won the last quarter 18- 16 , but Finland ran out 71-49 winners.

Columbia were next for the Irish and also seeking their first win.

The game was very tight in the first three quarters with Ireland leading by two points at the end of the first.

Both teams traded baskets but Ireland edged a 32 -30 interval score.

In the third quarter Ireland stepped up their defence to a big 3/2 zone which paid off and they ended the third quarter with a five point advantage going into the last quarter.

Ireland emptied their bench with everybody seeing court time and closing out a physical Colombian side by a

margin of 10 points to take their first win in Irish history for a women’s masters basketball team at international level.

Ireland started the GB game by claiming a quick 7 -0 lead with Bradley cleaning up on the offensive boards and Candon clinical from the floor.

GB rallied slightly, but with Dee Tomlinson running the fast break very well the first quarter ended 19- 7 in Ireland’s favour. The second saw more of the same and Ireland used their bench with Traynor, Lakes, O’Keeffe and Grainne Tomlinson entering.

Ireland hit a big percentage from the floor with Candon in fine form.

Defensively Ireland had their best outing and at the half GB trailed 34-15.

The 3rd was more of the same with Dee Tomlinson , Grogan and Troy combining well and Candon unstoppable.

Monerawela, Traynor and Ber-

mingham all contributed well and Ireland despite a small rally from a spirited GB side, ended the third 46- 26 in front. Ireland continued to use its bench and Boylan, O’Keeffe and Bradley were excellent on the boards both ends of the floor. GB had no match for Candon and the Tomlinson’s who worked tirelessly throughout.

Monerawela,Traynor and Bermingham again contributed to the success eventually Ireland ran out convincing winners.

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CLUB NOTES

ROUND TOWERS LUCAN SARSFIELDS CLONDALKIN WELL done to the Junior A la

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SOCCER: NEW SIGNING FOR LUCAN UNITED AHEAD OF CUP TIE

Lucan face Crumlin in away FAI Cup clash Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Fahey, second from left, alongside, from left, John Tallen, Gareth Mattios and Noel Shanahan from Lucan United following the FAI Senior Cup Qualifying Round Draw at FAI NTC in Abbotstown.

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THANK you to everybody who attended our Family Day 2019 and helped make it the great success it was. Thanks to all who organised activities, the volunteers who helped out and to Willie Kennedy for leading in bringing the day together.

On the playing pitch, our Junior C Footballers defeated Cuala.

Applications for tickets for the All Ireland Football Final between Dublin and Kerry are now being accepted in the club. Only fully paid up adult members will be eligible to apply for a maximum of one ticket per person. Preference will be afforded to members who renewed their membership by 31st March. Every applicant is asked to leave their name and their preference in the club along with your contact details. Be cognisant, demand is likely to far outstrip club allocation.

Congratulations to Peter Caffrey and to Oisín Gilvarry who were the winners of our juvenile draw for Premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final and for the Camogie Final. Thanks to all who supported the draw.

There are just a few tickets remaining for our annual pre-All Ireland Football Final trip to Croke Park. Its €100 for a place, €1,000 for a table. For further information contact Alan at 087 9299488 or Matthew at 087 6836737.

Round Tower Lotto 12th August 2019. Jackpot €9,700. Numbers drawn 5,7,9,18 bonus ball 28. No overall winner and one bonus ball winner - Jack Ward. 3 x €100 winners: John Clarke, Catherine Cullen, Liz Doyle. Thanks to all who support our weekly lotto.

Bingo every Tuesday night in the club with first call at 8.30pm, with a jackpot of €1,000 up for grabs. €20 defeat for a full FOLLOWING to house. All welcome.

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THOMAS DAVIS PEADAR Browns is hosting a fundraising day for Dylan and Serena on Sunday 25th August. Tickets (€5) available from Colin Brown, also for any raffle donations please get in touch with Colin.

Senior Hurling Team drew with Naomh Barrog in Championship during midweek.

The Senior Football Team were defeated by St Vincent’s, Intermediate Football Team by Kilmacud Crokes and Junior 1 Football Team defeated by Templeogue Synge Street.

Junior Ladies Football Team were defeated by Craobh Ciaran last week.

Congratulations to Ellie Haverty and Allanah Sage who represented the Club on u13 Ladies Football Dublin Development Team which played in the Eugene Egan Tournament.

Congratulations to Sean Benton , Fionn Lynch, Josh Judge Smith, Ryan Murphy and Reece Donohue who played for Dublin Under 14 Football Development Team over the weekend.

Applications for All Ireland Football Final Tickets have now closed. Tickets will be distributed in the latter part of next week.

Lotto Numbers 2,11,13 & 19 Jackpot not won, next Week’s Jackpot €10,000.

FAI CUP ROUND 2  DAVE DONNELLY

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LUCAN United have a not-so-secret weapon in their armoury as they plot another giantkilling against Crumlin United in the FAI Cup this weekend.

John Doyle’s side overcame Leinster Senior League high-flyers, Killester Donnycarney in the first round and in the team that day was one Dave Mooney.

The former Shamrock Rovers striker has spent the past decade playing as a professional in England with Reading, Southend United and, most recently, Leyton Orient.

Mooney recently returned home to Dublin and has opted to pitch in his lot with his local side, as he lives just 15 minutes from their home ground in Celbridge.

His return will have piqued the interest of several League of Ireland sides but, at 34, Mooney has opted for amateur football and the chance to take the LSL Sunday Senior 1 side back to the top level.

“He’s a very nice lad - he’s settled in very

quickly with the lads,” Lucan boss Doyle told the Dublin Gazette.

“I’m sure loads of other clubs were looking at him, but he’s living 15 minutes from the ground and he’s obviously made the decision he doesn’t want to go back to the League of Ireland.

“He wants to train a couple of times a week and play matches and enjoy his games.

I think that’s what he wants to do at this stage of his career. We’re delighted to get him – he’s a super player.”

Lucan were promoted as champions last year, but they’ll be underdogs as they come up against one of the most successful sides in the league’s recent history.

Crumlin went all of last season undefeated in the league and were only narrowly beaten in the final of the FAI Intermediate Cup by Avondale United.

Martin Loughran’s side lost their opening league game to St Mochta’s on Sunday but remain a formidable side, but Doyle is confident of providing an upset.

“Crumlin are an exceptional team. They went 28 games unbeaten in the league [last

season], which is a major achievement. It’s going to be tough but we’re going into the game with no fear.

“We’re going to give it a good shot. They’re the favourites – the pressure is on them. We can relax and enjoy the game.

“It’s a great opportunity for a Leinster Senior League team to make the quarterfinals. It’s great for the league – the league will be delighted that one of us is going into the quarter-finals.”

Doyle will be without captain Gareth Matthews as he remains out with an injury picked up in pre-season, but he’s managed to hang onto all of his league-winning side.

Successive promotions to the top tier is the aim but, with the likes of Kilnamanagh, Glebe North and Home Farm in the mix, it will be no easy feat.

“If you offered me third spot now I’d take it. We’ll be hoping to push for promotion but it’s our first year in this division so we’ll see how we go.

“There are a lot of good teams and a lot of clubs have strengthened this year, so it’ll be very tough.

Magee features in Ireland’s Ball CLONDALKIN man and Liberties Saints Rugby Club Director Tom Magee features in a new film promoting ‘Ireland’s Ball’ - a new world first rugby ball grip created by Vodafone which features the fingerprints of 32 people representing the 32 counties of Ireland.

Ireland’s Ball is a unique rugby ball that celebrates the diverse fabric of modern Irish society. The 32 people selected to contribute their fingerprint to Ireland’s Ball represent Irish rugby fans and the #TeamOfUs from

every corner of the country.

Contributors to the film which can be found on YouTube, by searching for “Ireland’s Ball”; include Ireland’s Women’s Rugby captain Ciara Griffin and Superfan Jennifer Malone.

Vodafone has launched a search for one lucky individual to present Ireland’s Ball to the Irish Rugby team before they depart for Japan. The presentation will take place at the Aviva Stadium on September 6th. To enter visit https://rugby.vodafone.ie/irelands-ballcompetition/

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LADIES FOOTBALL : LGFA SECRETARY REMEMBERED

SOCCER : DOING IT FOR ‘DICKY’

Cork and Dublin take titles at third Eugene Egan Tournament

Former Liffey Valley Rangers players at the South Dublin Football League headquarters at Balgaddy Park for Derek ‘Dicky’ Cleary Fundraiser on Saturday last.

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CORK and Dublin took the titles Annual Eugene Egan Ladies Football Under 14 Tournament held in Clan na nGael Fontenoy in Ringsend on Saturday.

The event, in its third year, once again brought the cream of young football talent from across the country to Dublin, for the event organised by Dublin LGFA in memory of former Dublin LGFA secretary and Cuala clubman Eugene, who sadly passed away in February 2014.

Over 180 girls from Dublin, Cork, Kildare, Wexford and Antrim showcased their football skills in front of a huge crowd of supporters with parents, family and friends from all five counties treated to some excellent football.

From the outset, it was apparent that the standard of football on display was going to be of an exceptionally high standard, a testament to

the quality of coaching being carried out by the clubs at grass roots level throughout the respective participating counties.

Cork retained the cup title they won last year and did so in impressive fashion, chalking up an impressive 9-23 througho u t t h e to u r n a m e n t while only conceding 3-2.

Cork defeated hosts Dublin in the tournament final on the scoreline of 2-6 to 0-1 with Heidi Mackin and Edith O’Connell in fine form for the Rebel County.

Dublin fielded two teams in the tournament and retained the Shield title overcoming a gallant Kildare team on the score line of 7-13 to 2-1.

The inaugural Plate final was a pulsating contest between Wexford and Antrim.

The Ulster side held a six-point interval lead, but Wexford upped their performance and intensity in the second half to run out worthy winners at the end on the scoreline of 3-6 to 3-4.

Liffey Valley get behind Cleary with fundraising match CHARITY CHALLENGE  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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Action from Dublin against Cork in the Cup competition in the Eugene Egan Memorial Tournament at Clan na nGael Fontenoy in Ringsend on Saturday.

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Elizabeth Egan, wife of Eugene was on hand to present medals to all the competing players from the five counties along with presenting the cup, shield and plate to the winning captains of Cork, Dublin and Wexford.

Round Robin Results: Group A: Cork 1-8 Dublin 2-1 Cork 6-9 Wexford 1-0, Dublin 5-10 Wexford 0-1.

Group B: Dublin 5-1 Antrim 4-3, Kildare 3-11 Antrim 3-2, Dublin 4-6 Kildare 0-3.

PRETTY IN PINK AT GOLF CLASSIC Hermitage Golf Club Lady Captain Maefil McDermot with the Katie Taylor signed boxing gloves at the Play in Pink Day in aid of breast cancer research at the club.

Also in the picture (from left ) Maria Duffy and Mark Kelly (Play in Pink Organisers) and Jimmy Doyle (Captain, Hermitage Golf Club).

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TWO teams made up of former players and coaches of Liffey Valley Rangers played a charity game to raise funds for the family of Derek (Dicky) Cleary on Saturday last.

D e re k , w h o se so n Garry was a hugely successful captain of Valley teams from schoolboy to senior level, has been receiving treatment in

Connolly Hospital since April, initially for two infections which were then followed by a stroke which affected multiple parts of his brain.

A GoFundMe campaign in April raised over €4000 for the visitors’ waiting room in the hospital, and Saturday’s match saw another €3000 raised between the two teams.

T h e m a tc h i t s e l f, played at the SDFL HQ’s in Balgaddy Park, saw Gary Carmody’s young side take a 2-0 lead at

the break. The old guard, managed by Valley’s former management duo of Gareth Grainger and David Glennon fought back in the second half and made 3-3 just before f u l l - t i m e. Pe n a l t i e s followed and experience shone through as Grainger & Glennon’s side won 6-5. The game was also played in memory of Grainger’s father Tony, who passed away earlier this year having been a former member of the club.

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SPORTS VOLUNTEERS TO BE HONOURED IN NATIONAL SCHEME

LADIES FOOTBALL : ROWE READY TO DELIVER

Entries sought for Federation of Irish Sport ‘Volunteer in Sport’ Awards The Federation of Irish Sport is calling for nominations for Dublin’s ‘Sports Volunteer of the Year’. Nominations are sought from individuals, clubs and sports associations, for individuals who have made a real difference to their club, community or county. The awards were created to recognise the contributions, commitment and dedication of the 450,000 volunteers, who give their time to Irish sport every year.

An overall winner from each county will be selected, as well as one national ‘Team of Volunteers’ award. A ‘Lifetime’ award to honour a volunteer who has consistently given of their time for a sport, a team, or an event over many years, will also be awarded at the ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, 12 November.

Members of the public are invited to nominate a Dublin volunteer, whose contribution to their sport has made a real difference to their club, community or the wider county.

Nominations can be made by individuals, clubs or sporting associations via an online application form at www.volunteersinsport.ie.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 September, 2019.

Speaking about the awards, Minister of State Brendan Griffin TD, said: “It is important to remember that every Irish athlete currently representing their club, county or even country, is a result of the hours of passion, dedication and effort that volunteers afforded them each week as they developed as players and athletes.

“The unparalleled commitment given by these people must be recognised and celebrated. I am delighted to launch these Sport Volunteer Awards, and I urge members of the public to nominate an individual whose contribution to sport has made a real difference in their community, whether that is a coach, manager, official or administrator.

“These unsung heroes deserve to be celebrated and congratulated publicly.”

According to Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport: “The first Volunteer in Sport Awards were presented in 2007 and were done so to recognise the contribution, commitment and dedication of the volunteers who give so generously of their time to sport and physical activity every year.

We are delighted that EBS have partnered with us this year to make this happen for the first time in five years.

“Sport plays a central role in the social fabric of Dublin, as it does in all 32 counties. The value of volunteering in sport clubs and associations across Dublin is unimaginable.

It is these people that make sport happen every weekend across the county, and it is essential they are recognised, and indeed funded to ensure that sporting tradition grows even further in the years to come.”

For more information, visit www.volunteersinsport.ie

Nominations can be made online at www.volunteerinsport.ie before Friday September 27th.

Dublin star Carla Rowe is aiming to rise high once more for her county this weekend at Croke Park, as they face Cork in the All-Ireland SemiFinals.

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Dublin Ladies star Rowe set for historic A-I Semi Dublin’s double goalscoring hero in the 2018 TG4 All-Ireland Senior final, Carla Rowe, is hoping to repeat her ‘dream come true’ performance when Dublin and Cork do battle again next Sunday at Croke Park.

Rowe played in three losing All-Ireland finals against Cork before last year’s big win for Mick Bohan’s side, but facing a smarting Cork in Sunday’s All-Ireland semifinal is another huge challenge.

D e fe a t i n g Co r k i n Croke Park was a sweet victory for Dublin after all their failings against the Rebels, and Rowe is keen to add a second win against them at the venue this weekend.

“We played Cork three years in a row, in 2014, 2015 and 2016 – and lost all three. I was involved in all three years,” said Rowe, who plays her club football with Clann Mhuire.

“It just makes it that bit sweeter. It makes you really appreciate it.

It makes you realise it

doesn’t come that easily. You do have to work hard. Once we won, and the final whistle sounds, you just have to be in the moment and celebrate as much as you can.

“That is what you dream of and you play for and train for. Personally, to score two goals in Croke Park and get player of the match was a dream come true.”

One of the toughest days for Rowe in the Dublin shirt came in the 2016 final defeat to Cork. She was centrally involved in the game’s big talking point, a shot that looked good was waved wide, while the newly installed HawkEye was not in operation that day. Rowe says she would react differently if it happened again.

“It was hard when I gave my reaction straight after the game. I think I said it was a disgrace. “I wouldn’t like to react like that now. It was just in the moment.

“HawkEye had been brought in for the men’s game, but not for the

women’s at that stage.

We lost the game by a point. It would have been a draw. But on those days when you are very disappointed you turn to any little thing you can hold onto.

“A lot of people would have said it to me after.

You just have to move on and learn from these things. We just trained hard the next year. The LGFA are always improving, so the following year Hawk-Eye was in place and it’s there now. It’s brilliant.”

A childcare worker by trade, Rowe is a native of Lusk in Co Dublin, but she later moved to Naul, where she is still based.

Her job means she is in touch with the community and its next generation, while she has been named as one of ten mentors who form part of the #SeriousSupport Schools Programme, which has seen Lidl Ireland invest over €125,000 to reduce the drop-off rate in sport participation among girls in their early teenage years.

“It is a brilliant initiative and programme that is hoping to increase and maintain the number of women playing sport.

It is just a lot of girls, by the age of 13, they give up sport. That transition between primary and secondary school is tough.

“I was in the pilot programme last year to see if the programme would be run full-time this year.

I did some schools in Ashbourne and Lucan. It went really, really well.

“I think for any person who enjoys being around children, you just love to be able to see children and students enjoying themselves and having fun.

“There is just so much pressure on young girls these days. It’s great when you see them at the start of the day, they are less confident and by the end of the day they are enjoying themselves, and going home with a smile on their face. That is what I love about it. You can see such a change.”

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CAMOGIE: SARSFIELDS PRIMED FOR TITLE HUNT AS CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS Ali Twomey has been a strong force for Lucan Sarsfields in recent years. Picture: iLive Photos

Lucan Sars’ keen for winning Ch’ship start ‘WE ARE DUBLIN’ SENIOR 1 CAMOGIE  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS will push hard in the drive for their first ever ‘We Are Dublin’ Senior 1 Camogie Championship title, as the competition gets underway this Sunday, with Sarsfields facing an away trip to Ballinteer St. John’s for a 10am throw-in.

Lucan Sarsfields forward Ali Twomey says preparations have been going well in recent weeks, since her return to the club side, following inter-county duty with Dublin.

“It’s probably been the most intense it has been at training for Lucan Sarsfields that it has ever been,” she told the Dublin Gazette.

“Everyone is really enjoying it.

There’s a great mood around the camp and everyone is pushing each other.

“There was a younger team coming through that won all the Championships and Feile, all the way up. They are all coming of age now to play Senior , so they are pushing us older girls and pushing for places.

“We are getting two full squads at training, and we never would have had that before in the last couple of years.

“There’s a great mood in the camp at the moment and everyone is just buzzing for the Championship.

“Sometimes when you come back from Dublin, there can be a little bit of a drop in intensity when you go from inter-county to club, but this year I haven’t felt it at all.

“The training has just been as tough and it’s great for the team going forward.”

It’s the first of seven group stages games, in seven successive weeks, with a new-look format this year, where all eight teams will meet, before the topfour teams advance to the semi-finals proper, and the bottom four teams contest the Shield Twomey is expecting a tough test from Ballinteer St. John’s this weekend.

“It’s always a tough game against Ballinteer,” she said.

“We drew with them two years and then were beaten by a point, but we did well against them this year in the league, although you can’t go off judg-

ing things by the league.

“I’d say both sides were probably missing players at that stage, because it was the Summer time and a lot of people were on holidays.

“It will be tough, and it will come down to who wants it the most. “ We a r e a l w ay s expecting a tough test from Ballinteer no matter what.”

Lucan will travel to Marley Park on Sunday for the game, but Twomey says venue matters little.

“I don’t think the venue will matter too much. Obviously everyone likes to play at home, but we do have good support from parents and friends who will travel to our games. We always have very good support on the sideline which always helps.”

Twomey does concede that the early 10am throw-in may make things slight-

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ly more awkward for players and supporters alike.

“I don’t really understand why the games can’t be on a Saturday morning a little bit later.

“It’s one of those things that’s not ideal for anyone.

Nobody enjoys the early throw-in I think, but it’s just one of those things that we have to get on with.

“Everyone is in the same boat. Nobody has an advantage over anyone else.

“We are all playing at 10am. You just have to control the controlables and make sure your own team is fit to play for the early throw-in.”

Last year’s beaten finalists St. Jude’s host Faughs/Celtic, with Ballyboden St. Enda’s travelling to St. Vincent’s, while the other game in Round 1 sees Na Fianna host Skerries Harps at Mobhi Road in Glasnevin. All games have 10am starts this Sunday.

Nobody enjoys the early throw-in.

It’s just one of those things that we have to get on with.

Everyone is in the same boat

ATHLETICS

1000’s set for Frank Duffy 10-miler THE Frank Duffy 10-Mile race takes place this Saturday as part of the KBC Dublin Race Series 2019, with over 5,200 competitors involved.

This year the race returns to its Phoenix Park roots, with a top field set to line up in both men’s and women’s catagories.

In the men’s field, Mick Clohisey, who finished second in the South Dublin 10K, part of the KBC Dublin Race Series is set to compete.

The Raheny AC man also recently finished second in the National Half Marathon.

Joining him is his clubmate Mark Kirwan and Clonliffe rival Mark Kenneally who placed fourth in the South Dublin 10K. Also, in the mix will be Josh Griffiths of Swansea, and Yared Derese; Carrick Aces Athletic Club, who won the National Half in 1:04:58.

In the women’s field Olympian, Breege Connolly who won the South Dublin 10K will be up against Gemma Rankin of Scotland.

Rankin placed third in that race behind Connolly and was the 2015 winner of the Frank Duffy 10 Mile.

Linda Byrne of DSD and Fiona Stack and Leanne Butler are also set to race.

Following the Frank Duffy 10 Mile, the KBC Dublin Half Marathon will take place on Saturday 21 September. The sold-out 2019 Dublin Marathon, which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with KBC, has a record entry of 22,500. The runners will take to the startline on Sunday October 27th.

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Ireland Women’s Masters team do us proud in first International event SEE P35

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McCabe says Ireland can kick on without permanent boss  DAVE DONNELLY

Republic of Ireland Captain Katie McCabe was in Tallaght Football Stadium to announce Boots Ireland’s three-year sponsorship with the FAI as partner of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team. Katie was joined by her sister Lauryn McCabe (11) and Holly Gobbet (11), both from the Kilnamanagh AFC Under 13’s team, based in Tallaght.

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IRELAND captain Katie McCabe is unconcerned that the Girls in Green will head into the qualifying campaign for Euro 2021 in England next month, without a permanent manager.

Colin Bell departed for Huddersfield Town’s men team last month and left the Irish team without a coach at the helm on the eve of their opening qua lifier a t home to Montenegro next month.

The FAI have held two rounds of interviews for the vacant position, but the lead candidates, former England boss Hope Powell and Maren Meinert, dropped out.

T h a t l e f t To m O’Connor, Bell’s assistant, in charge for the 3-0 friendly defeat to World Cup champions the United States in California last month.

O’Connor will once again take the re ins when Ireland welcome a Montenegro side they’d ordinarily be expected to beat comfortably to Tallaght on September 5th.

Mc C a b e, w h o w a s made captain at the age of 21 upon Bell’s accession two years ago, knows the value of a good coach having thrived in the past year under Arsenal boss Joe Montemurro.

The Kilnamanagh native feels it’s more important the authorities take their time and make the right appoint-

“I think the FAI are taking the right amount of

time needed to find the best person for us to take us forward. You need to look at all aspects ment, rather than rushing into action ahead of the qualifiers.

“I think the FAI are taking the right amount of time needed to find the best person for us to take us forward,” said McCabe.

“I would be happy for it to take an extra two weeks, rather than rushing it and getting someone in a week.

“Before Colin came in, that was a long process as well. And this will be a long process too because

they want to find the right guy.

“You need to look at all aspects, how the new manager wants to take the team forward, the style of play, everything has to come into consideration.

“How we can build the game, not just at international level but grassroots level, Women’s National League, everything is important so I am happy they didn’t just rush in and appoint someone.”

McCabe is glad to see the return of international football as Ireland, like all nations, look to capitalise on the interest generated by the summer’s World Cup. The opportunity to play at the Rose Bowl in California, where the final of the 1994 men’s World Cup was played, against the US was a major opportunity despite a negative scoreline.

“That was my third time playing them and each time I’ve seen an

improvement. The first two times I played them, we’ve fallen short in physicality.

“I know the result maybe says otherwise, but we matched them for the whole 90 minutes, comparing them to the Netherlands game.

“We’re more capable of getting a result against Germany and Ukraine, we’ve every opportunity to go to England in 2021.”

Coinciding with Pride in June, McCabe revealed

she’s in a relationship with her Ireland teammate Ruesha Littlejohn and she hasn’t received any blowback or bigotry as a result.

“I think Ireland has definitely moved since where it was back in the day, obviously the referendum and that. It was a great day and I was proud to be part of it.

“I didn’t scream and s h o u t a b o u t b e fo re, didn’t feel the need to, before the launch. It’s all positive, I guess.”