Dublin Gazette: West Edition

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BREXITMENACE Senator Neale Richmond

on the very real economic threats to Ireland posed by a disorderly British EU exit SEE PAGE 7

SPORT HURLING Chris Crummey says Laois won’t be bowled over SEE P32

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THE LATEST NEWS & SPORT FROM SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL AREA

‘Illegal dumping must be stopped immediately’ PADRAIG CONLON

ONGOING problems with illegal dumping at an estate in Palmerstown has led to calls for prosecutions.

Inconsiderate dumpers have been leaving rubbish bags beside a “No Dumping” sign in Woodfarm Acres Estate for the past few weeks.

Now angry residents are running out of

patience and among their fears are concerns over vermin and other hygiene related issues due to the build-up of rubbish.

Recently elected Independent Councillor for Palmerstown-Fonthill, Alan Hayes told Dublin Gazette those responsible must stop “immediately”.

“Woodfarm Acres is a large housing estate of almost 400 homes and naturally, there is a lot of

work involved to keep it looking well,” he said.

“There are some very dedicated Tidy Towns volunteers living there.

“The way we work our Tidy Towns in Palmerstown is as a Meitheal, meaning residents from the various estates and roads work together to keep the common areas looking well and then we help each other out in our own estates as CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 needs be.

New plan for Healthy South Dublin

A NEW initiative aimed at improving the health and well being of residents is up and running. The Healthy South Dublin Strategy will for the first time identify local actions that will improve the health and wellbeing of people living and working in South Dublin County. SEE PAGE 4

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RUBBISH BAGS LEFT IN WOODFARM ACRES ESTATE

Dumping leads to prosecutions calls  PADRAIG CONLON

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“As a result of community clean ups organised by residents and the Meitheal in the past, there has been an agreement with SDCC to collect green waste and litter from the common areas of the estate.

“This is done using the official SDCC biodegradable bags and with an agreed collection point and time for SDCC.” Cllr Hayes explained how the current problems with illegal dumping have come about.

“What started to happen about two years ago was that some people were cleaning outside their own houses on a more regular basis and leaving the green waste and litter at the same

FASTNews Public input sought in developing Digital Strategy SOUTH Dublin County Council is developing a Digital Strategy to meet the needs and aspirations of the citizens, businesses, and communities of South Dublin County, by enabling them to benefit from digital technologies and infrastructure throughout the county.

The council is now asking members of the public to let them know what they would like to see in the Strategy.

Digital is the nearly instant, free and flawless ability to connect people, devices, physical objects and information anywhere.

It involves not just Broadband telecommunications being delivered under the National Broadband Plan, but also considers; Mobile and wireless networks, The introduction of new technological tools and equipment and Online services.

Supporting the development of the skills for citizens to use the technologies and systems available.

SDCC’s Digital Strategy consultation runs from Tuesday 2 July to Wednesday 31 July 2019.

Hard copies of the Digital Strategy survey are available at all South Dublin County Council libraries.

Figures show 60% staff shortage for providing Mental Health Services Some of the illegal dumping at Woodfarm Acres Estate. Pics: Palmerstown Neighbourhood Watch

spot for collection,” he said.

“We want to encourage

this type of civic minded action because if everyone adopted the patch outside their own home, it would build community spirit and pride of place, not to mention we’d be winning Tidy Towns awards every year.

“The problem occurs when people use the collection point to dispose of their own garden waste and on occasion, domestic waste too.

“This is illegal and it needs to stop.

“Some of those dumping here are not living in the estate, they drive in and leave their rubbish and drive away again.

“We need residents to tell their neighbours and friends that this is not a free dumping space, it is for organised clean-ups only and it is done in agreement with SDCC t h ro u g h t h e o f f i c i a l Palmerstown Meitheal Tidy Towns.

“If an area has a formal

residents group, they can also request the same from SDCC, but it must be organised properly.

“Anything else is illegal dumping and should be followed up by the litter warden.

“We need those who are travelling to the area to dump their waste to cease immediately.

“If photos are obtained and witnesses willing to give a statement, there will be prosecutions for this.

“SDCC operate a social c re d i t s sc h e m e, yo u apply for the social credits and organise your clean-up, then you can choose from a range of rewards from Council owned/operated facilities such as leisure club p a s s e s, B a l l y m o u n t recycling passes and more.

“If any residents are interested in this, they can contact myself or the council directly.”

FIGURES obtained by Fianna Fáil reveal an almost 60% shortage in required staff providing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Dublin South West.

On Tuesday the party put forward a Dail motion to debate mental health services.

Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Charlie O’Connor said the serious issues in local provision of services cannot Cllr Charlie O’Connor be ignored any longer.

“Despite being the largest Community Healthcare Organisation area in the country, our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services have less than half the clinical staff required and as specified in the State’s mental health strategy, A Vision for Change,” he said.

“The long waiting lists and the delays endured by the families of children in real need of services stem from the fact that there are severe shortages in staff.

“It’s been thirteen years since the national strategy was put in place, yet our area has only fulfilled 43% of the staffing requirements.

“As a member of the Regional Health Forum for Dublin MidLeinster, this is sadly not the first time I have been made aware of inadequacy’s within mental health services.

“The Mental Health Commission’s annual report which was recently published exposed many of the ongoing deficiencies in mental health services across the board.

“The serious issues are becoming increasingly apparent and cannot be ignored.”

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ACADEMY: GIRLS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MISSION IN INNOVATION STUDIO

Local Girl Guides blast off ‘Into Orbit’ PADRAIG CONLON

FOUR Lucan Girl Guides were among a group of 21 Irish Girl Guides who blasted off ‘Into Orbit’ at a recent LEGO Robotics Summer Academy.

The local girls all successfully completed a mission in Dublin City University’s LEGO Education Innovation Studio during the four-day camp which was run by LearnIT LEGO. The camp included many fun and challenging activities that helped the girls to develop skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-

ematics (STEM).

The four local girls worked with other Girl Guides from around the country to conduct research projects relating to real-world challenges.

The girls, Natalie Ozougwu (12), Blessing Soyele (13), Joanna Ozougwu (15) and Emily Ruth Brennan (16), were selected from dozens of aspiring Irish Girl Guides space explorers who applied to take part in the project.

Through a series of hands-on, engaging workshops, the girls discovered programming concepts, experienced elements of

computational thinking and developed an understanding of a range of mechanical engineering procedures.

They worked in teams of four researching topics as varied as radiation to depression and loneliness in space.

At the end of the fourday academy, each group gave a presentation on their research project at a special ceremony, which many of the girls’ parents attended.

Each team also participated in a robotics challenge using the robots they had designed and

HERITAGE

Help society celebrate Dublin 15

Blessing Soyele and Natalie Ozougwu presented with thier awards

programmed.

Dara Callanan, an Irish Girl Guides leader from Drogheda who recently qualified as a Science teacher from DCU, said the Guides had enjoyed their time exploring STEM. “It’s been great to see them engage with STEM challenges in a fun and interesting way,” she said.

“It’s great too to see them being collaborative thinkers and resilient

problem-solvers.

“Each group had to be determined to fix every problem they encountered, even when their robot seemed to have a mind of its own and wasn’t quite doing what they wanted it to,” she said.

“Taking part in the academy reminded the girls that it’s OK not to be perfect first time around and that making mistakes and working hard

on something can actually make it better than it ever could be with just a perfect first try.”

At the special ceremony at the close of the Academy, each girl was presented with a certificate and a medal by IGG chief commissioner Helen Concannon and Prof Deirdre Butler of DCU’s STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies department.

BLANCHARDSTOWNCastleknock History Society is putting together an annual journal and wants to hear from you.

The society, which has just celebrated its tenth anniversary, is inviting members, residents and other interested parties to contribute articles, photos and stories relating to the area from Cabra to Clonee and from The Strawberry Beds to The Great North Road Submissions (typed in accessible format such as Word, of 600-3,000 words) and photographs (jpeg, minimum 300dpi) can be submitted in hard or soft copy by the deadline of August 8 to BCHSJournal19@gmail.com.

Those sending hard copy or handwritten copy are asked to contact Jim Lacey at 087 240 1308 between 9am and 6pm.

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IMPROVING HEALTH

New plan for a Healthy South Dublin launched A NEW initiative aimed at improving the health and well being of local residents is up and running.

The Healthy South Dublin Strategy will for the first time identify local actions that will improve the health and wellbeing of people living and working in South Dublin County.

The Strategy, which was developed with input from a wide variety of local people and organisations, was recently launched by Minister Catherine Byrne, Minister of State for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, in the presence of the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Vicki Casserly. “ O u r v i s i o n fo r a Healthy Ireland is one where everyone, young and old, is empowered and supported to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life,” Minster Byrne said as she officially launched the

Strategy in the Russell Building, Tallaght.

“This plan for a Healthy South Dublin shows a strong partnership at the local level and a commitment to implementing key actions across

“

Working together, we can make the healthy choice the easy choice all communities, such as promoting physical activity and healthy eating and supporting people to reduce their alcohol intake and quit smoking. “ It i s p a r t i c u l a r l y encouraging to see a strong focus on young people and actions to support good physical,

mental and sexual health.

“I would like to congratulate everyone involved in developing this Strategy for a Healthy South Dublin.

“Working together, we can make the healthy choice the easy choice”.

Each of us has the power to make changes in our lives to improve health and well-being.

The first step in this process is developing an awareness of a particular challenge or a problem, such as giving up smoking, getting fitter, learning cooking skills or managing anxiety.

The second step is to get help addressing that challenge by identifying and working with appropriate health care or social service providers.

A Strategy for a Healthy South Dublin 2019 – 2022 brings together a wealth of information on the national and local level policies and programmes available to residents of South Dublin County.

Calum comes to the Square for launch REALITY TV star star Calum Best was at the Square Shopping Centre in Tallaght recently to help launch The Square sponsorship for the My Tribute Celebrity Football Match

at Tallaght Staduium on August 31st. Calum is pictured with Fiona Power, The Square’s cCommercial operations manager (main) and Kelly Evans. Picture: Simon Peare

Epic new film shines a spotlight on life of much loved musician

PADRAIG CONLON

THE life and work of much loved Clondalkin musician Mic Christopher is the subject of an epic new film.

“Heyday: The Mic Christopher Story” charts his rise, fall, rebirth, and legacy thanks to contributions from his vast array of friends like Glen Hansard, Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan and Ronan O’Snodaigh.

The much-anticipated film has its world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh on Saturday July 13th.

Mic was an outstanding musician who had just started out on a solo career when his life was tragically cut short in 2001 at the age of 32.

Prior to this he had been a founder member of Dublin band The Mary Janes for almost a decade before deciding to go out on his own.

In the autumn of 2001, he was offered a European tour as support for the Waterboys.

Following a gig in Groningen, Holland, on November 18 Mic had a fall on some steps which put him in a coma he tragically never came out of.

His only album, the award-winning Skylarkin, was released posthumously in 2002.

Mic was born in New York but grew up in Clondalkin with his parents Harry and Vaun and older sister Maureen.

They all still live locally and Maureen owns a shop called Loza Wool in Bawnogue Road.

She also looks after Mic’s music and legacy, anyone who wants to do anything with either must go through her.

“Initially when they approached me about making this film I was in two minds,” Maureen tells Dublin Gazette.

“When they sent me the finished film I was apprehensive before I watched it. I sat there with a notebook and pen expecting to have a list of things I wanted to change but it was the complete opposite and I told the lads “don’t change a thing!”

“I’m delighted with it. It’s absolutely wonderful, they’ve really captured Mic’s personality and spirit.

“They’ve done a great job giving an insight into the type of person he was. They also show the thought and inspiration behind his music.”

So what would Mic think about it all?

“I think he would have had mixed feelings towards it,” Maureen says.

“He was never interested in the fame and fortune, to him it was it was all about the music, all he cared about was that people liked his music. I also think he’d be shocked they’ve made a movie about him!”

“I get messages all the time from people all over the world who’ve just discovered his music for the first time.

“Because our surname Christopher is not very common people ring me up and ask am I Mic’s sister?!

“It’s lovely to hear that they love his music, a lot of them tell me it helped them get through a difficult time in their lives.”

Maureen hopes the film will introduce more people to Mic’s music.

“I’m really looking forward to the premier in Galway next week. I hope everyone who sees it gets to know Mic the person.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Some of the 500 LGBT+ Young People who marched with Belong To Youth Services and Youth Work Ireland at Dublin Pride Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Inter-county GAA referee David Gough, his dad Eugene, left, former Ladies Football All Star Valerie Mulcahy, singer-songwriter and author Brian Kennedy, and comedian Katherine Lynch among the GAA group during the Dublin Pride Parade 2019 at O’Connell Street in Dublin. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Oisin Leong and Jade White at the Aer Lingus float. Picture: Julien Behal

THIS year’s Pride parade in the city centre was the biggest one yet, with a huge number of particpants and onlookers taking part in what is undoubtedly the capital’s most colourful parade.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was only too happy to take part alongside tens of thousands of other

Former Leinster Rugby President Niall Rynne, left, Tom Duffy, Chair of Junior Committee, Leinster Rugby, and Eugene Noble, Chair of Womens Committee, Leinster Rugby. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

happy LGBT+ people, their friends and family members, as the vibrant celebration of everincreasing LGBT+ equality and acceptance filled the city centre’s streets. Whatever your identity, the parade would make any Dubliner proud of the inclusive nature of life in this bustling capital.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with some of the Over 500 LGBT+ Young People marched with Belong To Youth Services and Youth Work Ireland at Dublin Pride. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Luke Duffy.

Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Isobel Perraton. Picture: Marc

All dressed up and ready to party.

Picture: William Murphy/Flicker

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OPINION: A DISORDERLY EXIT WILL HIT IRELAND BADLY – AND THE CAPITAL WON’T BE SPARED

The British are soon to leave the EU – and we Dubs would all feel ‘No Deal’ Brexit pain Senator Neale Richmond talks to Gary Ibbotson on how we’ll all be affected by our neighbours’ plans H OW w i l l B rex i t – assuming that Brexit does actually go ahead – affect the people of Dublin?

If there is a deal, nothing should happen for about 16 months when there’s a transition period where we allow the EU and UK to negotiate a future trade, customs and regulatory deal – that’s the preferred scenario.

Obviously, we would love it if they didn’t Brexit, but let’s take it that they will leave.

[With a deal] people won’t feel any real difference on the ground, apart from the differences that we’re feeling now with the economy slowing down due to the little bit of uncertainty.

If there’s a crash-out scenario, however, things will become starker a lot more rapidly.

The place that will feel it the most isn’t Dublin, to be honest – it’s the agrifood sector and rural communities and particularly the region around the Border [which will be more directly affected].

However, Dublin will feel it as well because [no deal] Brexit will see an overall slowing down of our economy.

This year, our economy is growing about 4.6%, in a no-deal scenario that

slows down to about 0.8% so it’s a massive slowdown.

Our unemployment is only 4.4% but, in a no-deal scenario, that will go over 7%, so it has the potential to have the same sort of impact on the economy as the financial crisis.

The Minister of Finance has prepared two budgets for October, one for if the UK has crashed out and one for if they haven’t.

If the UK crashes out, it changes the Irish economy drastically and everyone will feel that.

How long will that slow-down last?

For Ireland, it will be a sharp, stark decline while for the UK it will be over a medium scale.

It has the potential to have a long-term effect on the Irish economy.

We’re doing very well at the moment, but we’re in a very fragile period.

If the UK crashes out, it won’t just be six months of badness – it could be

six years, it could be much longer, and it could be generational.

In terms of the Government’s preparedness for Brexit, how do you think we’re doing? How are councils in Dublin readying themselves for all possibilities?

For the past 18 months, the Government has been running a very detailed Getting-Brexit-Ready programme.

We do work with all of the local authorities and every council has a Brexit officer.

They feed into central government and this is all being ran from the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Ireland is in a good situation that with the Common Travel Agreement people will always be able to travel between the UK and Ireland, but they will have to make sure that they can tender and go through the procurement process, which isn’t easy.

Senator Neale Richmond, Fine Gael Spokesperson on European Affairs in the Seanad: “If the UK crashes out, it won’t just be six months of badness – it could be six years, it could be much longer, and it could be generational”

Together with groups such as Enterprise Ireland, commercial banks such as Bank of Ireland and AIB, we’ve been running roadshows to let businesses know how to get Brexit-ready.

For example, if you have a British driving license, you need to change that over to an Irish driving

license now; if you drive into Northern Ireland or the UK you need to get your insurance company to issue you with a Green Card now – these are things that people can do now.

If you qualify for Irish citizenship, and you’re a UK national, apply for your Irish passport – do

all of these small things.

The problem is you can never fully prepare for Brexit because no one knows what it’s going to be.

What do you think will happen within the coming months – what’s your prediction for the outcome of Brexit?

I learned before the

election of Donald Trump not to make predictions, it’s completely impossible to predict [outcomes].

Brexit will not be good, but the thing we have going for us is that Ireland is not leaving the European Union and it’s our continued membership of the European Union that will help get us through this.

SENATOR RICHMOND ON THE NEXT BRITISH LEADER – AND WHAT HE MIGHT DO I SHOULD stress that I fully expect Boris Johnson to become PM – I expect him to win the membership. However, both him and Jeremy Hunt and, indeed, Jeremy Corbyn keep going to the line that they can go back to Brussels and re-negotiate. I’m

sick of saying that – negotiations have ended.

[Boris] has been using certain techniques for these things in terms of ‘alternative arrangements’ or ‘new trade deals’, which are all just complete nonsense.

British politics is in a very, very difficult place at the moment – probably its biggest

constitutional crisis in arguably 150 or 160 years. Jeremy Hunt has ruled out crashing the UK out of the EU in a nodeal scenario – Boris Johnson hasn’t ruled that out.

It’s impossible to tell what Boris Johnson will do, he’s made an entire career of

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TIPS FOR ANIMALS TO STAY HEALTHY IN THE SUN

Cool advice to care for pets in Summer Analysing the scale of male domestic abuse in Ireland OWEN Connolly, consultant physchologist and chairman, joined Sarah Jane O’Dwyer, chief executive (both Anyman) for the launch of Anyman’s latest statistics on the scale of abuse experienced by men in Ireland.

The launch at the Royal College of Surgeons by Anyman – formerly known as Amen – underscored that all men can experience abuse, regardless of age,

social status or circumstance, with Anyman’s statistics showing that for every three people experiencing domestic abuse in Ireland, one of them will be a man, with 29% of women seeking help and only 5% of men.

For further information, see www. anyman.ie, or call the confidental support service helpline at 01 693 1007.

Picture: Julien Behal Photography

WITH last week’s blazing heat and sunshine finally bringing a proper blast of Summer to our shores, it’s easy to forget that Rover and Kitty need to be careful in the sun and heat, too.

Vet and pet health care specialists Village Vets have shared some simple tricks and homemade treats that can keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy in Summer.

The family-owned and run practice has compiled the following expert tips to help owners keep their pets safe and cool this summer.

Add sun cream: Sun cream isn’t just for humans, as despite popular belief, animals can suffer from sunburn too.

Cats are particularly susceptible, as they love to lounge in the midday sun.

To prevent your pet being diagnosed with a dangerous skin-related condition, apply sun cream to the tip of your cats’ ears the moment sunshine appears.

Create a DIY cooling mat: Dogs and cats love to stretch out in the warm summer sun, but they can quickly become overheated.

Make lounging more fun for your pet by creating a DIY cooling mat. All you need is some fleece fabric, ice packs and a basic level of sewing – simple!

Never leave pets in hot cars: This should go

Pets need to be careful in the Summer heat too

without saying, as the temperature inside a car parked in the hot summer sun can present a risk of death.

Even if the temperature outside is bearable, inside the car can be suffocating, so never leave your pet in a close parked car, conservatory or greenhouse.

Choose walks strategically: Be clever about when you take your dog for a walk. Opt out of the midday sun stroll, and

instead, take your pooch for a morning or evening walk, when the heat of the sun has died down.

Pet pool party: Filling an inexpensive plastic kiddie’s pool with ice and water is the perfect cooldown for a dog.

Your pup or dog will have a lot of fun chasing toys and relaxing in their new personal playground.

Plus, the kids will want to join in on the fun!

Frozen treats: While

freezing ice-pops for you and the kids, why not freeze some treats for your furry friends?

It’s a nice way to reward then and cool them down throughout the day For those who have any concerns or issues with their pet’s health during the summer months, Village Vets provides a 24/7 emergency vet service at all of its 10 clinics.

For further information, see www.villagevets.ie.

Baby gorilla’s name revealed by zoo THE name of a beautiful baby Gorilla who was born at Dublin Zoo in April has been announced.

The bright, alert and adventurous baby gorilla was named Asali, which means ‘honey’ in Swahili.

Her name was chosen from thousands of entries from a

nationwide competition following her birth on April 1. The winning name was picked by Ina Walsh.

Asali is one of five western lowland gorillas at Dublin Zoo, including Bangui – the dominant male and Asali’s dad – as well as Asali’s mother, Kafi, along with Kambiri and Vana.

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CLONDALKIN: FREE FAMILY FUN DAY TO MARK SECOND BIRTHDAY OF FACILITY

Celebrations as Tower visitor centre turns two PADRAIG CONLON

THE Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin marked its second birthday last weekend with a free family fun day.

Activities in the visitor centre and the monastic gardens included a magic show, giant board games, face painting, and balloon making, as well as free tours of the centre telling 1,000 years of local history.

The event coincided with the weekend long Clondalkin Village Festival.

Addition The local addition to the Dublin Heritage visitor scene opened its door on Monday 3rd July, 2017 and features an interpretative centre, exhibition space, cafe, gardens, and terrace dining and is nestled in the heart of Clondalkin Village.

“The Round Tower, Clondalkin has stood witness to over 1,000 years of social and cultural development of the village, from monastic to modern, Viking to Victorian”, said Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council.

“The restored Mill Cottages on the site of the 8th Century Round Tower are home to eight rooms in which these stories unfold through sight, sound and stunning visuals.

“The opening of this exciting facility came after years of work between South Dublin County Council, the OPW and the local community and marks a significant investment by the Council into the economic, and tourism development in the county of South Dublin.”

Suitable for all ages, the interactive multimedia exhibition tells the story of over 1,000 years of Clondalkin’s history and heritage.

The exhibition delves into Clondalkin’s medieval origins from the foundation of St Cronan Mo-Chua’s monastery to revealing intriguing clues to the town’s Viking past.

Discover what life was like in Clondalkin during the 1800s, when the visitor centre buildings were originally constructed.

Find out what makes the round towers of Ireland unique, and have your say about what you think makes them so special.

Have a go at building your own Round Tower, dress up in costume and imagine what Clondalkin was like in days gone by.

The O’Donohue, Kavanagh, Malone and Kelly Family at the Round Tower Family Fun day in Clondalkin

CRIME

Gardai arrest 17 in Tallaght GARDAI at Tallaght carried out a “day of action” on Thursday 27th June which culminated in the seizure of two luxury cars and the arrests of a number of people.

The purpose of the operation was to target persons who have outstanding warrants issued by the courts in relation to offences including drugs, burglary, theft, road traffic offences and public order matters. In total 17 people were arrested and will be dealt with in the coming weeks.

Gardai also carried out a search of a residential premises in Saggart relating to a money laundering investigation and seized two cars with a value of €60,000. Investigations are continuing.

The operation involved gardai from districts in Tallaght and Rathfarnham.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Deirdre Lennon of Bumbleance

Darren, Michelle and Ava Holden and Katerine Gorman Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

Charlie, Tom, Angelina and Imelda Byrne, Tom Kearney

A cooking demonstration from Balkrishna Shretha

Ciara farrell, Ciaran Murray, Rachel and Shane Basquerell.

Flavour of the month for foodies

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lavours of South Dublin Food Festival was back in Rathfarnham Castle again for its third edition last Sunday This unique family-friendly food festival showcases the very best cuisine from South Dublin, and aims to highlight the diversity and vibrancy of the food culture in the county.

This year again, Flavours of South Dublin Fes-

tival brought together some wonderful restaurants and eateries from the area; with cultural and crafts on display, a demo kitchen and lots of children and family entertainment.

There were plenty of happy faces about the place despite the weather not being at its best.

People of all ages enjoyed the tastes and selection of games that were on offer.

Hugh and Aaron Lambert

Jenny, Paige, Philip and Lexi McGovern

Niall giving an impromptu bodhran lesson

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Maria Betta and Ian Kimmins

Wayne O’Connor entertains the children with Storytime

Rathfarnham Orchestra on stage Lorraine Noland and Jack Hogan

Pascale Van Riet

Suzanne O’Neill, Kay Sergeant and Finonion Bonell

Lawrence and Sean Scally with Anne Fitzpatrick

Winnifred Ikmine Akinyemi

Deirdre Lennon

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27TH EDITION OF THE GAZE LGBT FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

We all love seeing the sun – but can’t forget the need to protect our skin in the sunshine

Impressive line-up of films to GAZE at

Make sure Over 50 films fill five-day LGBT Film Fest that you’re protecting your skin RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

JULIANA REYES

WITH the sharp rise in temperatures and sunlight across last weekend – and more such days ahead in coming months – we all need to be aware of increased sun exposure and the increased need to protect vulnerable skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays.

There are two options for sun protectant: sunscreen and sunblock.

Sunscreen is formulated to create a layer that absorbs UV rays while continuing the tanning process.

The protectant can be used in a cream or spray form and should be reapplied every two hours or so, depending on sun exposure.

Sunblock, on the other hand, creates a protective barrier that does not allow anything to go through.

This formula is more suitable for people who have sensitive skin and don’t want to tan. Sunblock, also, comes in a cream or a spray and should be reapplied every two to three hours.

The most important places to apply sun protectant on are the face, neck, chest, ears and shoulders, since they are the highest points of the body and get hit with the sun at its strongest.

Vulnerable The face and neck are more vulnerable than other places on the body because this is the most sensitive skin area, and UV rays are always hitting those areas, especially in Summer.

Sun protectant should be applied every day on those areas, and should at least be SPF 15.

Without properly reapplying and taking breaks from the sun, you can face an increased chance of sunburn and damaged the skin.

Harmful UV rays are linked to all types of skin cancers – and with many people in Ireland being particularly vulnerable to sun exposure, it’s best to prevent any such damage by taking the right precautions.

For proper protection, it is critical to apply a minimum of SPF15, and to keep up with expiration dates of such products.

It is also very important to protect the scalp, especially if you have thinning hair, so wear a hat or even apply sunblock on certain areas.

Always remember to reapply sun protection, and enjoy the sunshine still to come!

THE 27th edition of the GAZE LGBT Film Festival was officially launched last week, revealing an impressive line-up of Irish and international films.

The festival, which will run form August 1 to 5, will take place at Smithfield’s Light House Cinema, where numerous filmmakers will discuss their work and meet audiences after screenings of their films.

Chairperson of the Board of GAZE, Sarah Williams, said: “We’re thrilled to launch this very ambitious festival programme. We share the belief that equality is non-negotiable and sharing the power of our LGBT stories is what GAZE is all about.

“GAZE is about visibility, advocacy, remembrance and sharing a vision for the future.

“We are passionate about providing a platform for new international and Irish LGBT film and look forward to welcoming a broad audience to this year’s event.”

Films announced to screen at the festival include the opening gala screening of Deep In Vogue, a look at the Manchester vogue scene, as well as films Mapplethorpe – detailing the life and art of photographer Robert Mapplethrope – and JT Leroy, which will close out the film festival.

GAZE programmer Roisin Geraghty said: “This year’s programme is intersectional, intergenerational, and as always, international. We really hope that audiences will come to support the festival and enjoy the selection of films and discussions on offer.

“This year marks my fifth and final GAZE programme, and I want to say thanks to colleagues, sponsors and audiences alike for

GAZE will present a sneak peek screening of Papi Chulo with director John Butler. The movie stars Matt Bomer and Alejandro Patiño (pictured).

their support.”

This year’s festival will have a spotlight on Latin American LGBT films as well, showcasing five features from countries including Venezuela and Colombia along with numerous short films represented across the shorts programmes in the festival.

GAZE is also partnering with the IFI’s Education Department and BeLonG To Youth Services on a special 15 to 18-yearolds screening of Handsome Devil, including a Q&A with writer and director John Butler.

Screenings form a key part of the GAZE 2019 Film Festival programme, but the festival will also include special events

including a special Queer Family Event on August 5.

This will include a special screening of The Little Mermaid and Drag Queen Story Time at The Gutter Bookshop in Temple Bar. Full details of all the events are

available at gaze.ie, where tickets are also on sale.

The GAZE 2019 Film Festival takes place at Light House Cinema, Smithfield, from August 1 to 5 2019, with select events taking place in the IFI and The Gutter Bookshop.

We really hope that audiences will come to support the festival and enjoy the selection of films and discussions on offer

Smash hit movie Booksmart will have a preview screening at the Light House Cinema

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AFTER last week’s great weather, the sun is proving a bit more elusive this week – but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to take great care of your skin. Inside, we have another round-up of some of the very best skin care products out there, which are also very much some of our favourite go-to products all year round.

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DOCTOR Declan O’Callaghan, medical director, Pfizer Healthcare Ireland (left) is pictured with Eddie Molly, Mobile Health Unit visitor and Dr Angie Brown, consultant cardiologist and medical director with the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) at the launch of the IHF’s Mo-

bile Health Unit supported by Pfizer Bristol-Myers Squibb. The unit offers free heart health checks to the public across Ireland which include a blood pressure check, a pulse check, heart health information and lifestyle advice. See www.irishheart.ie for locations.

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PICK WEEK OF THE

STEREOPHONICS Walking their own rocky road

JULY 5-7 (THIS WEEKEND)

Forever Young @ Palmerstown House Estate, €107+ Forever Young - Ireland’s very first 1980s music festival - will take place this weekend (Friday, July 5 - Sunday, July 7) on the grounds of Palmerstown House Estate.

This one is for grown-ups who want to let loose for a weekend, with some of the biggest and best 80s stars including The Human League, Kim Wilde, Jimmy Somerville (The Communards/Bronski Beat), Bonnie Tyler (pictured above), Midge Ure (Ultravox), China Crisis, Katrina (& The Waves) and many more.

The festival site will open for campers on Friday with a festival welcome party including performances by The Christians, Andrew Strong (The Commitments) and Bagatelle.

Forever Young takes place in a gorgeous setting with plenty of bars and delicious food, only 30 minutes from Dublin.

Limited tickets are still available now from ForeverYoungFestival.ie, with prices starting at €107 for a day ticket.

JULY 4 (THURSDAY)

Paul Weller @ Trinity College, €52

JULY 5 (FRIDAY)

Westlife @ Croke Park, €50+ Longitude Festival @ Marlay Park, SOLD OUT Paul Heaton @ Jacqui Abbot @ Trinity College, €39 Dublin Guitar Quartet play Tubular Bells @ Whelan’s, €15 Irish Mythen @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Constant Supply @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), late show, free

JULY 6 (SATURDAY)

Eagles @ 3Arena, sold out Longitude Festival @ Marlay Park, SOLD OUT Stereophonics @ Trinity College, €52 Fallen Lights @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11 The ELO Experience @ The Sugar Club, €20

JULY 7 (SUNDAY)

New Order @ Trinity College, sold out Longitude Festival @ Marlay Park, sold out JD & The Straight Shot @ Whelan’s, €13 Thievery Corporation @ Vicar Street, €45+

JULY 8 (MONDAY)

Gig for Joe @ Trinity Whelan’s, €18 A show in memory of the man who long manned the iconic Whelan’s ticket desk, Joe Nicholson. No bands announced at the time of writing, but he’s an unsung hero of the Irish music scene and sure to bring out some stars.

Eagles @ 3Arena, SOLD OUT

JULY 9 (TUESDAY)

Stevie Wonder @ 3Arena, €150+ Moving Hearts @ The National Concert Hall, €42+ Mattiel @ Whelan’s, €17

JULY 10 (WEDNESDAY)

Moving Hearts @ The National Concert Hall, €42+

WELSH rockers Stereophonics were once on the brink of becoming one of the great stadium bands.

Back in 2002, they headlined Glastonbury after finding fame off the back of two superb early albums.

They’d produced a succession of lightly snarling radio hits, lyrically smart and evocative, and took asides into subtle, touching love songs.

Things went off the rails slightly over the years. Former drummer Stuart Cable died.

Albums slipped from platinum to gold, and the venues got that little bit smaller as guitar music fell out of fashion.

Sticking to their distinctive vocal style and observational songwriting, however, the band have maintained a passionate hardcore of fans, and proved their longevity: they’re still filling fields, if not quite the ones they were nearly

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two decades ago.

Latest single, Chaos From The Top Down, is an example of their class.

Oddly reminiscent of memorable early single, Local Boy In The Photograph, it references a knife attack that took place at the end of lead man Kelly Jones’ street, and is crammed with lightly abstract points and intelligent lyrics.

“For Kelly, it’s personal because of where it happened,” Jones’ brother Rich (guitarist) explains of the single.

“It’s a lack of policing, the politics behind the funding, stuff like that.

We always write about what goes on around us, our experiences.

“I think a lot of our work is along the same lines. It’s not overly political, but

there’s always something going on that leads back to politics and politicians.

“For me, I’ve been listening to Kelly’s lyrics for 25 years, and obviously, being brothers, we come from very similar backgrounds. He just writes what he believes in, and I think that’s always stood to us.”

It’s certainly served the band, and comes with its own minor issues, such is the depth of their catalogue today.

“We’re getting to the point where it’s very difficult to pick setlists,” Jones laughs. “There are some must-have songs, some new songs.

“We have this kind of greatest hits skeleton that we work from, and a few songs that we’ll nearly always play. Tracks like, Dakota, and Local Boy In The Photograph.

“Every time we do the shows, though, we try to give something different, something else, some new

ideas. After ten albums, sometimes it is what it is.

“I’d guess eight out of ten songs start out from Kelly’s acoustic, so they can usually be stripped back to that.”

Things have expanded now, too, with a fifth touring member, and Stereophonics now firmly a fourpiece even in a recording setting, as opposed to the original trio.

“Things are very professional now, and a lot of people are involved. We have really good relationships, and we’re at the point where nobody takes it personally if their ideas aren’t used.

“The songs get a life of their own when we tour,” Jones explains.

“Sometimes we change them quite a bit, changing to piano or guitar, and the way they’re performed. I can’t really imagine a time when we won’t be doing this.”

The latest in a long line of albums is just around

the corner, and some of the tracks are getting an airing at shows, as Stereophonics indulge their usual summer touring schedule.

“It has a couple of days of processing left,” Jones says. “It’ll be over to the label then. For us it’s about showing a different side musically.

“We had a break in September and October of last year, and a lot of this stuff just started popping out.

“We’ve been doing this since I was 16 or 17 and we’ve always religiously produced and released music.

“Even in our down time we play at home, record things and wait until we’re all together. It’s quite natural.

“We still love it all, we’re still great friends. And it’s still about songs. Great collections of songs.”

Stereophonics play the Trinity College Summer Series on July 6. Tickets cost €52.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

The Hughie and Heather saga takes a new twist ...

HEATHER is the crux of most of Hughie’s problems this week, but also turns out to be his saviour in some ways as the week goes on.

Having given up drink, Heather asks Hughie if he misses it as he puts away a bottle of champagne given as a wedding present, leading to a slight temptation from Hughie to cave in to his desires.

However, Heather begins to

enable Hughie (unbeknownst to him) but promises she’ll keep everything secret – but will Hughie come clean?

Tommy senses Jane is keeping something from him, with Jane asking Melanie to delete some incriminating evidence from Fiona’s tablet. It may be too late, however, when Fiona finds the information, leading to Paul warning her against blackmailing Jane.

Dearbhla jokes with Laura about Tessa’s feelings for Dean but takes the joke too far. After feeling brushed off by Tessa, Eoghan encourages Dean to give it another

go, with Cristiano also singing his praises to Tessa. However, she still feels slightly reluctant about it all.

Sharon moves back into the family home this week, with sibling rivalry starting to simmer.

She begins to worry about the house deposit, so Anto rallies all the family round to try and save.

Carol discovers what’s really causing Nora’s distress following a frosty encounter between Nora and Ray, even though Robbie tells Ray that he’s the problem.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

CINEMA | YESTERDAY STROLLS DOWN PENNY LANE

Shares some of The Beatles’ sheer magic

SHANE DILLON

WITH summer silly season well and truly underway, there’s a slew of big budget blockbusters swirling around at cinemas at the moment, with some more heavy hitters on the way.

However, many of the smaller, lower-budget films offer plenty of decent fare too, with a number of quirkier films well worth dipping into.

And as we all know, there’s certainly a lot of potentially crowd-pleasing stuff to dip into when referring to The Beatles, with the Fab Four providing solid material for Yesterday (Cert 12A, 116 mins), a would-be crowdpleaser.

But, much like the works of the individual Beatles themselves, the end result has some mixed success...

Jack (Himesh Patel) is a struggling small town singer/songwriter going nowhere, fast, despite the loyal support of his friend and manager, Ellie (Lily James).

He seems doomed to be playing to two-men-anda-dog audiences forever until he’s in an accident during a mysterious global blackout.

Cue the film’s highconcept hook: when Jack

Himesh Patel (previously best known as hapless Tamwar Masood in EastEnders) takes on another likeable character role as the lead in Yesterday

comes to, he soon discovers that absolutely nobody has ever heard of The Beatles or knows any of their songs, with Jack’s renditions of what Beatles songs he can remember immediately reversing his fortunes.

Quicker than you can say Eleanor Rigby, Jack’s caught the action of Ed Sheeran, with a support gig further accelerating Jack’s meteoric rise on the back of all the Beatles songs that only he knows but can now claim are his.

Unfortunately, striking a rare sour note in the midst of the Beatles songs,

Jack’s realised that he’s fallen for Ellie, but his sudden fame and spectacular success pulls them apart.

With the prospect of fame in America as his debut album of Beatles songs looms, Jack has the world at his feet – a world without Ellie.

What’s a desperate guy to do? Keep the music of The Beatles alive as seemingly their only custodian, or jack it all in for the women he loves?

There’s fun to be had in the blending of Jack’s blatant plagiarism and his simultaneous wish to celebrate The Beatles, with

the film doing its best to shoehorn in all the musical notes you might expect although, personally, a second of Ed Sheeran in anything is a second too much, for me.

The leads also have a nice chemistry together, with James proving particularly good in her girlnext-door ordinariness, while Patel at least doesn’t murder the songs with his renditions.

You could certainly spend a lot worse time than this 90 minutes with Yesterday, today or tomorrow...

Verdict: 7/10

ENTERTAINMENT

Tributes to the late actor Tom Jordan

ALTHOUGH Tom Jordan appeared as a constant sight on the streets of RTE’s fictional Dublin suburb of Carrigstown, his well-known character, Charlie Kelly, was known in the smallest village across the country.

A stalwart of Fair City since its very first episode, Tom – who has passed away in his early 80s – was popular with cast and crew alike, as a flood of tributes attested.

He more than earned a reputation for being an approachable, warm-hearted individual; the consumate professional on screen, and a dedicated family man away from the cameras.

However, the veteran actor was also hailed as a reliable campaigner and advocate for actors’ rights, earning him further respect within the industry from far beyond his immediate fellow Fair City cast members.

While his turn as everyman Charlie Kelly brought him a steady fame and presence in later years, it was, of course, just one of the many feathers

in his actor’s cap.

Tom made his mark with ease in all kinds of diverse roles, with a particular highlight being a turn as Farrell in Strumpet City, while his passion for his craft saw him take a role as a founding member of the Project Arts Centre, helping to cement a cultural landmark in the Irish arts.

Recent years saw the father of six move with his wife, Julie, to enjoy the rural life in Co Roscommon – a far cry from the dramas of soap opera life in Carrigstown, but never far away from his Fair City colleagues’ affections.

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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS I N F O R M AT I O N

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

BITS & BOBS Seals can sing along with movies

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Teen winging it with bad excuses about speeding doesn’t impress police

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A TEENAGER in Canada blamed a massive feed of chicken when cops clocked him driving too fast.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba, Winnipeg stopped the 16-year-old for doing 170kmph in a Chevy Camaro – way above the zone’s 100kmph limit.

When the young driver was asked to explain his behaviour, he said he had eaten “too many hot

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Keane to join in ...

SHARING THE FUN: Presenter Lorraine Keane was joined by Michael Kennedy, Conall Hodges and Lauren Healy to help launch the Wild Air Run for Family Fun. The upcoming event features 10 of Europe’s biggest inflatable obstacles as part of a 5K course, which can be completed by all fitness levels and all ages between 7-70, presented as the only obstacle event that families can do together. The event will be held at Malahide Castle on July 27-28, and at Marlay Park on August 24-25. For more information, see www.wildairrun.com. Picture: Peter Houlihan

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Ralph, a young, lovely Collie cross that is currently looking for an active family.

He is a wonderful dog with huge potential and will blossom in the right environment. Typical of his breed, Ralph is extremely intelligent and loves challenges; especially learning new tricks.

Ralph is very intelligent – he will definitely benefit from ongoing training, because at the moment he can be fullon and jumpy.

For this reason, he may be a little bit

too much for children unless they are older and well used to active and bouncy dogs.

Ralph will benefit from taking part in training classes and we are sure he will shine, as he is a Dogs Trust superstar!

If you have room in your heart and home for Ralph then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

Welcome to Gay Hell

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A POPULAR YouTuber and musician has become the owner of a small town in his home state in Michigan, renaming it – in protest at a recent Trump policy – to Gay Hell.

Elijah Daniel ‘purchased’ the town of Hell, Michigan – where anyone can pay to become mayor for $100 a day, with Daniel ‘buying’ the town for a three-day tenure – after it was revealed that the Trump administration were rejecting requests from US embassies to be allowed to fly a rainbow flag during Pride Month.

Daniel took to Twitter to say the only flags that would be allowed to fly in Hell would be Pride flags, and that he was renaming the small town ‘Gay Hell’.

wings and needed a bathroom”.

Officers weren’t buying it, however, and he ended up with a CAD$966 fine for speeding and a second CAD$203 fine for being on the road without a supervising driver.

There are “absolutely no excuses for that kind of speed”, the police department said via Twitter.

In further tweets, Manitoba police said an adult was able to collect the car

in order to avoid it being towed, and the teenager’s license would “most likely” be suspended.

In addition to the CAD$1,169 surcharge on that order of wings, the teen is also facing 12 demerit penalties on his driving record—10 for going more than 50 kph over the speed limit, two for being unsupervised— and is facing a license review with Manitoba Public Insurance.

Welcome to the world, little baby Google A BABY has been given a unique name by a couple in Indonesia, who were looking to give their child the best chance in life.

Ella Karin and her husband Andi Cahya Saputra considered other names, including Albar Dirgantara Putra, but they didn’t think it suited him.

Instead, the pair decided to go with a more technology-related name: Google.

Google’s dad, Andi, reportedly said that he began considering a tech-

nological name when his wife was around seven months pregnant, and considered names such as Microsoft and Windows.

Ultimately, they decided to name their second child Google – with no surname – with the family now accustomed to the tot’s slightly peculiar name.

For the first few months of his life, Google’s mother told people his name was Baby Boy, but has now come around to the name.

SCIENTISTS have discovered that Grey seals are capable of mimicking human languages and can also sing movie themes.

The research was conducted at the University of St Andrew’s, where three Grey seals were trained to copy sound sequences, with the end result being the trio being able to sing the Star Wars theme tune.

Researchers also found that the seals were able to copy human speech sounds, including vowels.

It’s yet to be discovered if they have the ability to understand human language.

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HOME & STYLE

FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

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Canmake Lash Frame Mascara Tokyo’s Canmake make-up is one of my absolute faves and this mascara with its tiny brush coats the entire lash, even at the base, giving a fresh black eyeliner effect without the hassle. It’s not easy to get but I have found it on Amazon and it does ship to Ireland. Just keep in mind any duty and shipping costs.

Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub A sauna for your face! It’s great for congested pores and makes the skin super soft while evening out colour.

Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow in Thunderstruck This product might be an eyeshadow in name, but it’s much more than that. Perfect as a highlighter or adding a glimmer to your lips on a night out, it’s a versatile product for a bit of glam that I’d never want to be without.

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Pacifica Sugared Crystal Supercharged Body Scrub This is another hard-to-get product in Ireland but well worth trying to get your hands on it.

This luxurious scrub exfoliates while wrapping you in a delicious fragrance and the packaging is beyond super pretty. Bonus: Pacifica products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. If you know anyone in the States, make sure they send you some ASAP!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion As someone with sensitive skin, this is one of the only moisturisers that my skin agrees with. The tiniest amount goes a long way, meaning that even the smallest tube lasts. It leaves skin velvety soft, 24/7. Available from Boots, Debenhams and more.

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Canmake Cream Cheek blush in Apricot Another Canmake staple is their cream cheek blushes. These semi-sheer blushes hydrate just enough to give you dewy cheeks in colours that range from the softest pink to rosy red. Availble on Amazon and it does ship to Ireland and, again keep in mind any duty and shipping costs.

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Vichy MineralBlend Fluid foundation is €18.95 and is available in pharmacies nationwide.

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Darver Castle wins a top Leinster wedding award A COUNTY Louth hotel has scooped the Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Wedding Award for Best Wedding Venue Leinster.

Darver Castle, a charming hotel set on 50 acres of fine parkland in rolling countryside, won the prestigious award at a virtual awards ceremony in late June, with the online event highlighting some of the best and most popular hotels in the country.

Set just 45 minutes from Dublin, historic Darver Castle dates back to the 15th Century, and has been lovingly restored by the Carville family, who continue to care for it.

The hotel is committed to only hosting one wedding per day, ensuring privacy for guests and couples.

2019 marks the sixth year of the Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Awards, which are well received by the Irish wedding industry.

Judged by both real brides and grooms and independent judges with industry knowledge, the awards recognise excellence within the wedding industry, based on real reviews.

For further information on the award-winning hotel, see www.darvercastle.ie.

Why not take your dog away on holiday with you?

APPROXIMATELY one-third of people here are dog owners but not a lot of people consider bringing them on holiday with them.

So why not pack up your leashes, food bowls and dog treats and visit some of the dog-friendly places throughout the country?

We’ve singled out just a couple of places to go for roving with Rover – but whether or not you can head to these, do think about bringing your particular pooch along on your next staycation...

Donegal Donegal is home to the second-largest national park in all of Ireland – Glenveagh – and it is perfect for long walks. The park has beautiful gardens and sights to discover while your pooch is taking in the views.

A perfect place to stay is at the luxurious Lough Eske Castle, outside Donegal town, that not only welcomes dogs and cats but caters for them.

There are dog amenities such as grooming, dog walking and a bed basket upon arrival.

Waterford The Cliff Townhouse in Ardmore offers dogfriendly rooms and the opportunity to dine with your dog in your room or on the outdoor terrace.

There are tons of stunning areas to walk around such as Tramore Beach or grabbing a coffee in Moe’s. Taking a trip down to the fisherman’s town of Dungarvan and stopping at Loko Restaurant is a must for lunch, brunch and dinner.

The 5-star Dylan Hotel, just off Baggot Street, pays tribute to the building’s former life, but adds a lot of stylish, contemporary touches

You’ll nurse a wish to go back to the Dylan PATRICK FINNEGAN

DYLAN HOTEL, located off Baggot Street in Dublin’s leafy south city centre, has been a favourite haunt for stylish food, sophisticated drinks, and elegant parties since it opened its doors more than a decade ago.

The 5-star boutique hotel, which has just completed a fresh redesign, boasts 72 individually designed bedrooms and suites, in a contemporary landmark property that was once the nurses’ home for the nearby Royal City of Dublin Hospital, also known as Baggot Street Hospital.

Dylan Hotel takes pride in the history and character of the unique building it calls home.

A collection of the finest Irish crafts was commissioned to create the recently refurbished ground

floor, complete with new restaurant, bar, terrace and private resident’s cocktail room to pay homage to the property’s rich past.

The fresh redesign of the ground floor was curated by Grainne Weber of Grainne Weber Architects, with the lobby of Dylan Hotel having undergone a complete makeover.

On arrival, guests are greeted with Italian marble and acacia parquet wood flooring, on which sit two handcrafted side desks created by Irish furniture maker, John Lee. What is especially endearing is that the redesign is particularly sensitive to the history of the nurses’ house.

Details as minute as the menu cover and the souvenir boxes of matches include the logo of the badge worn by the nurses.

The lobby leads on to the newly designed Dylan

Bar, which is open for light bites and an array of drinks from non- and low-alcohol options, to an impressive Irish whiskey and gin collection.

New restaurant, The Eddison, which is proudly named after one of the hospital’s matrons, Miss Edith Annie Eddison (who ran it during the 1916 Rising), is a particular favourite.

Head chef Paul Quinn and his team at The Eddison showcase their commitment to the best of Irish produce in the new restaurant, which places plants and vegetables at the heart of every dish from breakfast through to lunch and dinner.

Just off The Eddison is the hotel’s hidden gem, The Ruby Room; a cocktail bar serving a range of delicious cocktails created by the hotel’s mixology team.

The Ruby Room was

named after Ruby V Stokes, another matron of the hospital, where she lived until 1960.

Colourful, yet intimate, The Ruby Room seats just 30 guests. Padded velvet wall-lined paneling and deep, cushioned banquets are accessorised with plush feather cushions.

The Nurserie is a partially covered terrace area just off The Eddison and across from The Ruby Room, which can be enjoyed all year round by guests.

Filled with a mix of Victorian plants including tree ferns, The Nurserie is a decadent urban oasis.

This time of the year, it is an ideal spot to enjoy a summer BBQ. Known for its focus on plants and vegetables, the kitchen plates up delicious salads.

The deluxe bedrooms are focused on the comfort of guests and are Irishdesigned and individually

styled, with many incorporating the original design features of the Victorian nurses’ home, including vaulted ceilings and port holes.

The signature suite especially is one of a kind, with a spacious and contemporary seating area, leading to a bespoke handcrafted Italian king bed.

Dylan Hotel’s list of signature services truly sets the hotel apart and the enthusiasm, friendliness and professionalism of the hotel’s management team – managing director Grainne Ross, hotel manager Conor Dillon, and group director of sales and marketing, Jennifer O’Neill – and staff made for a very enjoyable stay.

A visit here comes highly recommended ...

Patrick stayed as a guest of Dylan Hotel to review the hotel’s redesign.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

URBAN BREWING | REASONABLY PRICED AND A NICELY VARIED MENU

Brewing up some great beer and decent grub GARY IBBOTSON

URBAN Brewing on Custom House Quay in Dublin has a lot of potential.

Tripling as a brewery, restaurant and bar, the establishment is owned by Carlow B r e w i n g C o m p a ny (AKA O’Hara’s Brewery) and is the only brewpub near the IFSC. T h e u p s ta i rs b a r space is lined with vats and shimmering chrome furnishings while the downstairs area acts as Stack A Restaurant – a cellar-like eatery that runs in contrast to the modern aesthetic of its upstairs neighbour.

On a warm and sunny Summer afternoon the outside patio should have been the ideal location to sample the bar’s newly launched brunch menu.

However, the outdoor space is bordered with glass panels – meaning on such a warm day, the patio was trans-

formed into a greenh o u s e, c o n c e n t r a ting the suns rays and increasing the temperature to uncomfortable levels.

A design f law or purposely built, I’m not sure, but heavily sweating while trying to enjoy a relaxing meal is not exactly something I look for.

The bar’s selection of local and international craft beer waiter didn’t seem to be able to recommend an alternative and had to revert the question to one of the brewers.

Now, I t h i n k i t ’s unrea sona b le for a waiter to have a wealth of knowledge about every single item that a bar and restaurant may offer.

However, I feel staff not being able to recommend an alternative beer in an establishment that specialises in the offering has to count as a mark against it.

In the end, I settled for a hazy America n p a l e a l e, which in fairness, was a

A sun-kissed afternoon at Urban Brewing, and (top) some of the fare Gary tucked into

great thirst quencher in the sweltering sun.

In terms of the food itself, I can have no complaints.

The sriracha marinated chicken burger was juicy and succulent and the roast chili aioli provided a welcome brightness to the dish.

Although I wasn’t

p a r t i c u l a r l y b l ow n away by the presentation of the food, it’s definitely not a priority of mine when looking for an afternoon bite to eat.

Reasonably priced with a good selection of drinks and a nicely varied menu, Urban Brewing could be great spot for casual diners

looking for some great beer and good food in the middle of the city.

H oweve r, I c a n’t ove r l o o k t h e s m a l l flaws that hindered my overall experience.

Although not a dealbreaker by any means, it’s these details can, unfortunately, make an establishment great, or just plain good.

Donnybrook restaurant opens at Kiely’s pub site A NEW venture has filled the void left in Donnybrook by the closure of Kiely’s pub earlier this year.

The Donnybrook is a new venture by chef and restaurateur Oliver Dunne, of Bon Appetit, Beef & Lobster, and Cleaver East.

The Donnybrook is a ‘neighbourhood gastropub’ where the pub offering is of equal measure to the food service. It has a full bar license and will be screening all major sporting events with live music also planned.

Dunne said: “I am really proud to have opened my first South Dublin venue in such a renowned and prestigious address as Morehampton Road.

“The main aim for us in creating The Donnybrook

Gastropub was to offer a relaxing social space for the Donnybrook community and surrounds to pop in for a drink, coffee, sandwich, or a meal; meet up and hang out with friends and loved ones in a cosy environment with restaurant-standard food at pub prices. The ethos is simple – come as you are!”

Lunch is available Monday to Friday, noon to 4:30pm, and dinner is available 5 to 9pm seven days a week.

Weekend Brunch – which includes the Donnybrook Roast – is available Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm. The bar is open until late Monday to Sunday.

Bookings can be made online at www.thedonnybrookgastropub.ie, or by phoning 01 269 6116.

Deliveroo reveal strange burger-related deliveries FOLLOWING National Burger Day last week, Deliveroo have revealed some of the strangest requests made on its platform when it comes to the dinnertime sandwiches.

One of the weirdest requests was somebody asking for five times the usual number of gherkins, despite the veg usually being something thrown away by most of us..

Another odd order comes from a Dubliner who asks for burger buns with no other inserts – not even the beef. Instead, this customer requests a generous spread of ketchup inside.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Brett Saison

Old pub’s creepy name

can’t beat its friendly character

Wide Street Brewing – Ballymahon, Co Longford

THE Morgue, dating back to 1848, has a colourful past – to say the least. In its early days, Templeogue was the last town before Blessington, meaning if anybody died in the area they would often be kept in the pub until an autopsy could be carried out.

Later, in 1888, the Dublin & Blessington Steam Tramway opened. The trams were known for the number of fatalities they caused due to their quietness and speed – catching many an unsuspecting inebriated individual unawares.

Through decades of association with dead bodies, the Templeogue Inn gradually morphed into its modern incarnation, The Morgue – which today is, ironically, a lively, welcoming spot with friendly staff and clientele.

The pint was very good, given plenty of attention and love from the bartender. What stood out was how well the cream held throughout the pint, while the temperature was on point. A very solid effort, worth returning to. @guinnessadvisor

THIS BEER is so new and so unique for many reasons. This is the only wild fermentation brewery in Ireland and they use 100% Brettanomyces, mixed fermentation and wild yeast fermentation techniques. Saison is quite a unique taste with a light fruity taste but with a tinge of spices. This is a new brewery from the Midlands and expect to see these 5.6 ABV cans on your shelves soon. This brewery is taking brewing in a whole new direction and this can only be a good thing. Try this and expand your horizons.

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

The Morgue, Templeogue Rd, Templeogue, Dublin 16

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

A compact SUV focus on driving comfort

DECLAN GLYNN

BUILT around the driver, and designed to impress, the Mazda CX-3 elegantly combines refined looks, next-generation SKYACTIV engine technology, and genuinely superior craftsmanship to deliver true driving pleasure.

Its award-winning KODO (soul of Motion) design has been enhanced to give the car the strong, yet delicate, look of a compact SUV that easily stands out from the crowd.

However, there is so much more beyond the eye-catching looks of the Mazda CX-3.

The human-centric interior is refined all the way down to the tiniest of components, ensuring that the CX-3 is a blend of luxury and comfort that contributes to the utmost feeling of well-being that can be experienced on every journey.

Occupants of the Mazda CX-3 can enjoy the very latest connectivity features and functions.

By using a compatible mobile device, it is possible to access thousands of internet radio stations from around the world, safely check and reply to text messages, and enjoy streaming music via a Bluetooth connection.

All of this, and much more, is easily controlled using the intuitive Multimedia Commander and the 7” colour display.

The Mazda CX-3 model line-up comprises four

generously-equipped trim levels – SE, Executive, Executive SE, and rangetopping GT. Engine options consists of a 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder petrol unit with 121PS (119bhp), and a 1.8litre SKYACTIV-D 4-cylinder diesel with 115PS (114bhp).

A six-speed manual gearbox is standard across the range, with a sixspeed automatic reserved exclusively for the petrolengine model in Executive SE trim.

My review car was a new Mazda CX-3 GT SKYAVTIV-G 2WD, and was finished in stunning Soul Red Crystal metallic paint, with upgraded ‘stone leather’ interior (a €925 option).

Standard specs Standard GT specification includes sporty 18” Bright Alloy Wheels, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, radio/CD/DAB radio with a 7” TFT colour screen with Multimedia Commander and Bluetooth.

Other features include half-leather multi-function steering wheel, automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, LED daytime-running-lights, LED headlamps with adaptive front lighting and selflevelling function, rear combination lamps and LED front fog lights.

Further features include rear privacy glass, auto wipers, auto lights, roof spoiler, front and rear

parking sensors, electronic parking brake with hillhold assist, keyless entry and electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors.

Not only that, but there’s also height adjustment on both front seats, rear centre arm-rest with cup holders, Lane Departure Warning, and Front Smart City Brake Support for peace-of-mind driving.

With 121PS and 206Nm of torque available, my review car was capable of sprinting from 0-100km/ h in just 9.0-seconds, reaching a top speed of 192km/h, and consuming as little as 6.6-litres of petrol for every 100km driven on a combined driving cycle.

The diesel engine in the Mazda CX-3 produces 115PS and 270Nm of torque, and is capable of a combined-cycle, fuel consumption figure as low as 5.2l/100km.

On the road, the Mazda CX-3 proves itself as a great driver’s car in every way.

Additional sound deadening material added around the cabin, and in the doors, boosts refinement, while the chassis boasts a well-judged suspension set-up that allows the car to float over bumps at higher speed.

The car always feels agile and is remarkable fun to drive. Other notable qualities include well balanced steering, excellent body control, and perfectly pitched brakes.

Kia Soul back on sale as a refined and high-spec EV THE Kia Soul is going back on sale in Ireland – this time as a high-spec, high-tech EV (Electric Vehicle) with a range of 452kms, and is more distinctive, dynamic and innovative than ever.

Whilst available with ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) power plants globally, in Europe the thirdgeneration Soul will be powered exclusively by electric energy.

Kia Motors Ireland is offering the e-Soul with two trims and just the long range (64kw/452kms) power plant.

Both trim levels are generous, featuring 10.25” touchscreen AV/Nav display and 7” supervision cluster, and safety features including Lane Keep Assist, Smart Cruise Control and Front Collision Avoidance.

Features Additional features on the K3 include full leather trim, Harmon Kardon Sound System, Heads Up Display, and Blind Spot Detection.

The K2 comes on the market at €35,995 and the K3 at €37,495 (including VRT relief and government grants, but excluding delivery & related charges).

Mazda’s CX-3 offers a human-centric interior that’s a delight to avail of

Pricing for the new Mazda CX-3 starts at €21,295 (ex-delivery), with my range-topping model available from €26,570.

Currently, Mazda Ireland are offering special finance/money-off options – T&Cs apply.

FACT BOX

1) Stylish compact SUV 2) SKYACTIV engine technology 3) Great power & economy 4) Annual road tax From €200 5) Priced from just €21,295 (ex-delivery)

The e-Soul retains the strengths that have characterised earlier generations of the model, offering outstanding value for money, a roomy interior for five occupants, and high levels of space and versatility.

The new Kia e-Soul is on sale now.

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NEW ARRIVALS: SOCCER: THERE were three new faces on the Shamrock Rovers training ground in Roadstone on Monday morning – but, frustratingly, not on the Richmond Park turf that evening. Stephen Bradley has moved quickly to bolster his options in the July transfer window with the addition of Gary O’Neill and Ireland under-21 winger Neil Farrugia arriving from UCD.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS PENTATHLON | LANIGANO’KEEFFE AND COYLE SHINE

Irish duo back on form in Tokyo  sport@dublingazette.com

IRISH pentathletes Natalya Coyle and Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe returned to form in the mixed relay at the UIPM 2019 Pentathlon World Cup. They finished just behind the French pair of Elodie Clouvel and Valentin Prades and ahead of Lithuania’s Gintare Venckauskaite and Justinas Kinderis who joined them on the podium.

It was a dynamic finish to four days of intense competition in rainy Tokyo as the first official test event of the 2020 Olympic Games was successfully concluded.

Both members of the Ireland duo expressed satisfaction at their performances after disappointing results in the individual events, where the Riding discipline was their downfall.

Former Kings Hospital student Coyle said: “The competition was very tough. It’s quite humid out here as well, so it was a really tough finish.

“We didn’t have the individual competitions we would have liked after the Riding, so it’s really nice to

cap it off with a silver medal.

“Our big competition this year is the European Championships, which is our main Olympic qualifier so it’s brilliant to be coming home on that long-haul flight with a medal.”

Donnybrook based LaniganO’Keeffe added: “My individual event was going really well until the Riding, which didn’t go my way, so there was a bit of determination and a bit of anger today.

“It went well and we won silver so I’m really happy. I took a lot of motivation from Joe Choong, who hunted down Marvin Dogue to win the gold medal yesterday, and I tried to do the same today with Prades. So thanks Joe!” In the opening swimming event, France set the tone for the day as they won the final swimming heat in a time of 1:55.85. Ireland were not far behind in 1:56.58.

Ireland performed well again in the fencing and they got the third best performance in the riding. Going into the Laser Run, starting with a 15 second cushion over Coyle and 20 seconds ahead of Lithuania, Clouvel

Natalya Coyle during the laser run. Picture: Nuno Goncalves

struggled with her first shoot and got stuck on the range for 26 seconds.

Coyle was overtaken by Venckauskaite who reacted fastest to the opportunity and gradually hunted down the leader until they reached the second shoot together.

There, Coyle protected her position in third.

In the men’s leg, immediately

Prades made a statement of intent with a rapid shoot, while Lawrynowicz from Poland began to put pressure on Lanigan-O’Keeffe.

But the Irish man seized the moment in the second shoot with a seven secong shoot and a lungbursting final lap that even had world number one Prades looking over his shoulder on the final straight.

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

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS A GREAT WELL done achievement to the Junior in A that la we lined out three men’s minor football teams this year and even more impressive is they have went and won their league section. A brilliant achievement for Tom Lawlor and his team, they now go on to contest the league final vs the North winners.

A great night was had at the Midsummer BBQ. The beer is always nicer after a victory and even the warm Coors went down well after the Senior hurlers recorded their first league victory in a controlling manner.

After a slow tough start to the league, the wheels are now in motion and we are sure the can go on a run of games as the look to move away from the relegation area. The Jnr Bs ground out a great win and the depth of the squad was tested but answered and they now have what could be a league decider vs Thomas Davis at home on Thursday night, support very welcome and appreciated.

Jnr As battled hard but lost out to a strong Good Counsel/Liffey Gaels team, but great to see some old faces back on the field. Senior footballers moved in the Top 4 in the league with a good win midweek, the Inter footballers continued their good run of form as well making it 5 wins from 6, and our now pushing close to the promotion spots.

Minor footballers unfortunately lost away to Ballinteer at the weekend. Good wins for our Juvenile hurlers with 16s 15s and U13s all winning.

Well done to Abbey Shiels who became our latest Leinster champion, as the Dublin Ladies footballers, with a management team including our own Paul Casey and Ken Robinson, beat Westmeath.

Best of luck to Chris Crummey, with the Dublin Senior hurlers as they take on Laois this weekend, and Jake Rooney and Colm Walsh part of the Dublin minor footballer squad who play the Leinster Final this coming weekend also.

Car Park works – there will be works starting around the club from next week, we do apologies for any inconvenience that is caused but we would ask you bear with us as these improvements are carried out.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN WELL done todefeat FOLLOWING our Minor to Naomh O who consoliFootballers dated their position at top of Division 2 with a win over Whitehall Colmcille.

Our Inter hurlers defeated Naomh Mearnóg to also consolidate their position top of AHL3. But it was a loss for our Junior Hurlers against Wild Geese.

Our Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is now up and running and the club Summer Camp will take place next week, Monday 8th to Friday 12th July.

Its for children aged four to 12 years of age. Further details at roundtower.ie, where you can also register online.

Hundreds of euro in prizes are up for grabs in our British Open Predictor

competition. Pick up an entry card in the club, with entry €10. Four golfers from the field need to be picked.

Closing date for entries is Tuesday 16th July.

Our Lotto jackpot is now €9,000. Play online for as little as €2 to be in with a chance to win. Lotto 24th June. Jackpot: €9,000.

Numbers drawn: 8,11,16,23 bonus ball 29. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: Sligo, Willie Kennedy, Dean Alford. Thanks to all who support the Lotto.

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

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SOCCER: HOOPS MOVE TOO QUICKLY IN LOI TITLE PURSUIT New Shamrock Rovers signing Graham Cummins

Bradley bolsters Rovers with trio of new arrivals LOI PREMIER DIVISION

 DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

THERE were three new faces on the Shamrock Rovers training ground in Roadstone on Monday morning – but, frustratingly, not on the Richmond Park turf that evening.

Stephen Bradley has moved quickly to bolster his options in the July transfer window with the addition of Gary O’Neill and Ireland under-21 winger Neil Farrugia arriving from UCD. The pair have signed long-term deals with the Hoops, while striker Graham Cummins has also signed on loan from Cork

City until the end of the season.

None of them were available for Monday night’s comfortable 2-0 defeat of Dublin rivals St Patrick’s Athletic, however, due to the creaking hand of bureaucracy.

Farrugia wouldn’t have featured in any case as he recovers from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss the Toulon Tournament, which saw Tallaght’s Stephen Kenny lead his side to fourth.

However it emerged that while the transfer window officially opened on Monday, players couldn’t be registered until Tuesday, so four Premier Division clubs were without new signings on

the day.

For Bradley, that means one fewer game to bed in his new signings before the European campaign kicks off in earnest next week with a trip to Bergen in Norway to face FK Brann.

Neve r t h e l e s s, h e ’s excited by what the new recruits can bring to the party, particularly the duo from UCD. “I think both are really exciting signings for us,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“Neil has done well with UCD and Ireland. He has a chance now to come here and show what he can do on a big stage and help us win things.

“Gary has had a lot of

experience for someone so young. He’s a really clever footballer.”

Character is something Bradley values in his signings and he feels all three will offer leadership in their own particular way.

“Gary’s a captain, and a young captain, and he has been for a few years.

He knows how to lead the team. He’s won the First Division with UCD, he’s played in Europe and been in England.

“Neil’s a leader in his own way. He leads by how he plays. He drags the team with him – I’ve seen him do that with UCD, with Ireland, and he’ll be no different for us.”

Rovers, in fact, played

Brann in a friendly in Tallaght Stadium four years ago, when Bradley was assistant to Pat Fenlon, Keith Fahey and Danny North scoring in a 3-2 win.

“It’s a tough game. We could have got an easier tie but we haven’t. We’ll be ready for that level of opposition.

“We’ve watched them a lot. Stephen McPhail will go and watch them on Sunday. We’ll be ready for them.”

Joel Coustrain and Sam Bone have gone on loan to Cork and Waterford respectively, Dean Dillon to America on a scholarship, while Aaron Bolger is set to make his loan to Cardiff City permanent.

Terenure’s inclusion camp

Participants at the recent Leinster Rugby Inclusion Camp. Picture: Daire Brennan

AHEAD of the start of the first ever Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Inclusion Camps in Terenure RFC, the final training session for camp coaches was held in UCD by Leinster Rugby Spirit Officer, Stephen Gore and Ken Moore, Summer Camp Co-ordinator.

Also taking part in the training session were children and parents involved with the Down Syndrome Centre, one of Leinster Rugby’s charity partners.

The Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Inclusion Camps provide children with all dis-

abilities aged between six and 15, a fun-filled three days of rugby during the summer holidays.

The camps will take place in Terenure, Greystones, Navan, Tullamore and Newbridge and are focused on adapting rugby to meet the needs of camp-goers to maximise enjoyment and learning to play the Leinster Way. Further information is available at: https:// www.leinsterrugby.ie/camps/inclusioncamps.

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ATHLETICS: LUCAN HARRIERS YOUNGSTER PRODUCES OUTSTANDING 600M RACE

Saoirse kicks on for Irish title NATIONAL JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIPS  sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN Harriers’ Saoirse Fitzgerald produced an outstanding performance to land the Under-13 national 600m title in Tullamore with a glorious run.

She kicked hard with 200m to go to finish as national champion in a time 1.40.59. She then returned later in the afternoon for the long jump and had a good jump of 4.24m for 12th place out of 19th competitors on a special day for her and the club.

It was among a number of highlights for Harriers at the juvenile championships for athletes aged from seven to 12.

For age groups from U9 to U11 athletes compete in pairs with their times/distances being added together to decide the results.

In the Under-9 boys, Liam Collis and Conal Fitzgerald worked together in both the turbo javelin and the 300m, both recording personal bests. They recorded a combined distance of 26.44m to finish in seventh place out of 15 teams and less than 3m off a medal.

They were then joined by Elliot King and Charlie Bermingham for the 4x100m relay. The lads all had great runs with some slick baton changes and ended up finishing sixth in their heat In the Under-11 girls, Caitriona Fitzpatrick and Rachel Jez were in the turbo javelin and had solid throws to finish in 11th place with a combined throw of 24.12m.

Jez was out again in the 600m, this time paired with Muireann Ni Bhuachalla for a combined time of 3.53.42 which won them the bronze medal. This was only the second time ever the club has won a medal at the juvenile games so a huge achievement by these girls.

Rory O’Connell and Max Campbell competed in the 60m for Under-11 boys and finished up 11th. The competition in this event was really tight with just over a second separating the first place and 11th placed pairings.

Moving up to Under-12 girls level, Alison Bracken competed in the high jump and she finished in 10th place out of 17 competitors.

Lucan’s David Coakley, Davis Quinn and Gareth Hayes all competing individually and they were joined

by Charlie Hughes for the 4x100m relay at Under-12 boys level.

Coakley finished with a jump of 1.10m in the high jump and also reached the final of the 600m, finishing sixth. The 4x100m relay saw Lucan end seventh in a time of 57.63 seconds.

In the Under-13 boys, Cian Gavin competed in both the Shot Putt and the Javelin, throwing really well with bests in both events with 7.81m in the Shot and 22.93m in the javelin for 13th and 11th place finishes. Killian O’Connor competed in the High Jump and finished with a good jump of 1.15m.

Elsewhere, the adult side of the club also had a good weekend. At the Kilcock 5k, there was another personal best and a splendid result for Barry Aherne coming home in 16.53 with Derek Lynch 18.21, Patrick Holden 18.26, Colin O Gara 19.41, Colin O Donnell 21.34, Bernie Doyle 28.54 , Maria Donoghue 30.47 and Jim Dwyer 36.28.

Lucan Harriers men’s handicap 5k was won by Vincent Scanlon with Brian Lamon second and Garry Mortimer third.

The ladies race was won by Amanda Breen with Aoife Bradley second and third was Neasa Ni Dhoibhilin.

Salmon Leap canoeist Jenny Egan

Egan fourth in Europe again EUROPEAN GAMES  sport@dublingazette.com

SALMON Leap canoeist Jenny Egan finished just outside the medals in fourth place in the women’s K1 5000m final at the European Games in Minsk.

Egan had hoped to go at least one better than she did at the inaugural European Games in Baku

in 2015 where she also finished fourth.

Winner was home crowd hero, Maryna Litvinchuk of Belarus in 24 mins 52.258 secs, followed by Dora Bodonyi of Hungary in 24:53003 and Mariana Petrusova of Slovakia in 24:59.099. Egan’s time was 25:27.936.

The 5000m was Egan’s third race of the day, finishing eighth in the

B finals of the K1 500m earlier in the day.

Not helping was a change for the worse in the weather with high winds and heavy rain.

“To come fourth again after coming fourth four years ago [in Baku] is tough. But I did my best out there,” said Egan after the race.

“There was thunder and lightning and wind

but, you know, everyone had those conditions, everyone had to race in them.

“For me, it was probably better as there was less heat, but it was tough, there was a big head wind out there on the home straight. I gave it my all, fourth place is not bad, but it’s just tough when you miss out on the medals again.”

Lucan Harriers’ Saoirse Fitzgerald on the top step of the podium

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CLUB NOTES

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ST MARY’S REGISTRATION for the remaining limited places on our Cúl Camp, which takes place daily from 10am to 2.30pm, Mon 8th to 12th incl., will be filled on Tuesday evening at the club.

Please note registration after Tuesday will not be accepted including walk-ins next week. If any Mentors are available to assist please contact Conor.

Juvenile Fixtures are finished for the summer & next Saturday sees the last session of our Academy, which also finishes up for the summer break. We wish all managers & Coaches a well earned rest.

Our Annual Golf Classic took place last Friday 28th June in Citywest Golf Club. Congratulations to all 27 Teams who entered. Winners:1st - GMC Grab Hire 54.6 2nd - Brian McElroy 55.6 3rd - Slade Construction 56.6 Longest Drive - Conor Reid; Nearest the Pin - Sean Jameson Weekly Bingo every Wednesday Night at 8.30pm in club Hall, again all welcome, especially new players.

Club Shop will be open on Wed and Thurs 7.30 to 8.30pm, contact Eileen.

Set Dancing every Thursday at 8pm, again all welcome.

30th June, Lotto numbers drawn this week were 5-7-17-19. There was no winner so next week’s Jackpot remains capped at €8000 with a €1100 rollover.

There was no Match 3 winner, so next week’s Match 3 will be worth €200 win/share.

You can now follow the LocalLotto link on our Facebook page by using the Blue “Shop Now” button and website to play Lotto online.

THOMAS DAVIS SENIOR Football Team drew with St Maurs in AFL1. Both Intermediate and Junior 1 Teams had victory over Ballymanus Kickhams and Ballinteer St Johns respectively in AFL5.Junior 2 Football Team had a good victory over Kilmacud Crokes in AFL10. Minor Football Team defeated Na Fianna in MFL1.

Senior Hurling Team defeated O’Tooles in AHL 2 and Junior Hurling Team defeated Erin go Bragh in AHL 8.

Under 14 Football Team beat Templeogue Synge St while 14 B Team lost to St Anne’s. Under 13 Football Team lost narrowly to Na Fianna. Under 16 Hurling Team received a walk over.

Best of luck to Fionn Murray who plays for the Dublin Minor Football Team in Saturday nexts in Leinster Final in Navan.

Commiserations to Davy Keogh and

Dublin under 20 Hurling Team who were defeated in the Championship by Offaly.

Best wishes to the Dublin Senior Hurling Team who play Laois in the All Ireland qualifier.

Well done to Olwen, Ciara and Siobhan winning a Leinster title with Dublin Ladies Football Team.

Well done to Morgan Berigan who played for Dublin u12s during half time on Leinster Final day..

Well done to all our juveniles who participated in the coaching session from the senior ladies team over the weekend Lotto Results 2,4,12 & 14. Not won Next Week Jackpot €9,000.

This Thursday 4th July evening there is a disco in club for ages 8 to 12 The proceeds of this disco will be for Serena/Dylan MLD journey.

WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 8-14-20. €25 goes to Jennifer Kelly, Joan Brady, Timmy&Barbara Brown, Donal Birmingham. Jackpot next week is €8,600. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page.

See our Facebook page for more information If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754. If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info.

Our Juvenile training is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested.

If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie.

All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@ wanderersgaa.ie.

HURLING: ST ENDA’S EXTEND LEAD IN AHL1

Boden four clear AHL DIVISION ONE Ballyboden St Enda’s 2-17 Craobh Chiarain 3-13  KIERAN MURPHY sport@dublingazette.com

CONOR Dooley’s dramatic stoppage-time free helped champions Ballyboden St Enda’s to edge past the challenge of Craobh Chiarain in a tension-filled AHL1 clash at Pairc Ui Murchu on Saturday evening.

Already in pole position at the summit of the table, Cuala’s defeat to Kilmacud Crokes last Thursday opened the door for ‘Boden to move four points clear of the chasing pack.

The Clonshaugh men looked set to earn a share of the spoils, until Dooley posted his seventh point of the contest in the 65thminute.

This result ensures Joe Fortune’s charges remain unbeaten in the league with just three rounds of fixtures left to play.

In baking hot conditions on the Firhouse Road, it was the home team who opened the scoring through a routine Dooley free. Craobh had registered three consecutive wides during the early exchanges, before Cian Derwin converted a place-ball effort of his own.

Another Sky Blues underage prospect – Billy Ryan - cancelled out a Finn McGarry point for ‘Boden.

The holders finally cre-

ated some daylight thanks to scores by Dooley and Roche and despite Derwin’s initial response, they subsequently pulled six points in front.

Craobh came into this match with four wins under their belt, though, and were prepared to make their southside rivals work for the two points on offer.

After Ken Wigglesworth upended Ciaran McGowran inside the square, Alan McCrabbe dispatched the resulting penalty beyond Gary Maguire’s reach.

A McCrabbe single brought them a step closer before the league pacesetters re-established their supremacy with unanswered Durkin and Dooley points.

Yet with Derek O’Reilly and Derwin finding the target either side of Dooley’s second from play, Craobh remained in touch.

Ryan clinically grabbed their second goal on the half-hour mark and a long-distance Derwin free meant they were back on level terms, 2-7 to 1-10, at the break.

It was the hosts who enjoyed the brighter start to the second period as Dooley and McMorrow split the posts and they continued to hold a twopoint cushion after an exchange of points.

Boden never lost their cutting edge in attack and substitute Luke McDw-

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE Kennedy wins at Hermitage

HERMITAGE Golf Club captain

Jimmy Doyle (right) presented the winner of his prize, Gavin Kennedy, last week following his success at the marquee date in the club’s calendar.

Also in the picture is Joe McNamara, Chairman, Leinster Golf, Golfing Union of Ireland.

The day’s golf was followed by the captain’s dinner and prize presentation at the Lucan club.

Picture: pat cashman

Ballyboden St Enda’s Niall McMorrow eyes an attack. Picture: Cliona Mellett

yer announced his arrival with a stunning point at a tight-angle and another individual major for Mellett gave them additional breathing space.

McCrabbe joined Mellett in bagging a brace of goals and midfield partner Conor Ryan followed up with a point to reel in the gap once more.

Once the finishing post came into the view, the

play became far more tentative. Niall Ryan and McMorrow squeezed ‘Boden ahead and they held onto their slender 2-16 to 3-11 cushion on the hour only for Derwin’s double to level once more.

But a foul on Mellett presented them with an opportunity to snatch victory at the death, though, and a nerveless Dooley duly obliged.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: LATE FLURRY OF SCORES EARNS ANOTHER LEINSTER TITLE

FOOTBALL

Archer arrows in on 3-8 to demolish Longford

Rachel Ruddy, Nicole Owens, Niamh McEvoy and Sinead Aherne celebrate with the cup. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Dubs dominance rolls to magic eighth title LEINSTER LADIES SFC FINAL Dublin Westmeath  KIERAN MURPHY sport@dublingazette.com

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OONAGH Whyte’s brace of goals gave Dublin an eighth TG4 Leinster Ladies senior crown in a row and after winning the third of his tenure, Dublin manager Mick Bohan admitted he was delighted to see his side retain their provincial crown.

Dublin were pushed all the way by Westmeath, who only fell away in the final quarter when goals from the outstanding Nicole Owens and Niamh McEvoy gave them a strong winning margin.

Thomas Davis’s Olwen Carey and Siobhan McGrath and Ballyboden St Enda’s Rachel Ruddy all started as they make a big step forward on the road this summer.

“We have lots of work to do but we are happy with where we are at,” said Bohan, who has led Dublin to consecutive AllIrelands as manager.

“We are obviously delighted. There are parts we weren’t happy with and parts we were really happy with, so it is a difficult one to gauge after nine or ten weeks without competitive action.

“We are delighted with some of the new

kids who were really impressive. Oonagh Whyte had a fantastic outing. Caoimhe (O’Connor) and Sarah (Fagan) when they came into the fray contributed.”

Whyte fired two key goals for Dublin in the first-half, which saw them recover from the loss of Sinead Aherne early on through injury and 15 scoreless minutes at the start to lead by 2-4 to 0-6 at the interval.

With Sarah Dillon, Annie Dolan and Leanne Slevin on target, Westmeath recovered from the loss of Kelly Boyce Jordan to an early yellow card, but when McEvoy finally got Dublin off the mark with a free at the end of the first quarter they started to improve.

Westmeath had a let-off when McEvoy hit the crossbar from a free but the Dubs were not going to be denied as McEvoy and the excellent Sinead Goldrick pointed to level the game on 26 minutes.

Owens’s good work set Whyte up for her vital first goal, and even though Westmeath hit back with two frees from Slevin, just before the interval Whyte found the net once more.

With Westmeath piling on the pressure Jennifer Dunne picked up a yellow card for Dublin but they responded well scoring the next two points through Whyte and

Owens.

Westmeath got a huge boost when Slevin converted a penalty after Boyce Jordan was fouled after penetrating the defence. Finnegan’s side came at Dublin in the final quarter but with ten minutes to go they suffered a double setback when the influential Jo-Hanna Maher was yellow carded and from the free out Dub-

lin worked possession up the field and Owens took a pass from Whyte before finding the net.

That broke the heart of Westmeath who had worked themselves to a standstill up to that point. McEvoy scored a fourth goal in the closing stages as Dublin ran out winners but not as emphatic as it looked.

Double goalscorer Oonagh Whyte. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

CIARAN Archer starred for Dublin Under 20 Footballers, as they booked their placed in the Eirgrid Leinster Championship semifinals, following a comfortable 26-point win over Longford at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Tuesday.

The St Maurs clubman fired 3-8, to ensure a last-four date away to Wexford next Tuesday.

Dublin were 1-8 to 0-0 ahead after 13 minutes, with Archer grabbing their opening goal two minutes earlier as the visitors moved into a nine point lead at that stage.

Archer brought his tally to 1-5 by the interval with three points in the second quarter, as Dublin led by 1-15 to 0-2 at the break.

Half-time substitute Harry Ladd (1-2) from Lucan Sarsfields showed his eagerness on his introduction, grabbing a goal, soon after the restart, after an early point from Na Fianna’s James Doran (0-2). Dublin never relented, with Archer grabbing his second time after dispatching a 36th minute penalty to push his side 3-16 to 0-2 ahead.

The rest of this game was pretty finely balanced, with Dublin outscoring Longford by 1-5 to 0-5, with Archer completing his hattrick in the 57th minute.

Ballyboden St. Enda’s clubman Ross McGarry (0-4); Na Fianna duo Brian O’Leary (0-2) and David Lacey (0-1); Naomh Mearnóg’s Karl Lynch Bissett (0-1), and Mark Lavin (0-1) from Lucan Sarsfields were also on target for Dublin over the hour.

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Crummey insists Laois won’t be bowled over  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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LUCAN Sarsfields clubman Chris Crummey insists Laois won’t be bowled over this weekend, as a tough Preliminary Quarter-final tie awaits Dublin senior hurlers against the newly crowned Joe McDonagh Cup Champions at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Sunday (4.15pm).

Laois advanced to meet Dublin this weekend, after an impressive 3-26 to 1-21 win over Westmeath in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final at Croke Park last Sunday.

“We’ve played both Laois and Westmeath an awful lot, and we would be very familiar with playing them at Minor and Under 21 level,” Crummey told the Dublin Gazette at the launch of the New Leisureplex Teens & Students Package.

“On any occasion that I’ve played them they have been very close affairs and we have even had some losses against Laois at underage level.

“Those are things you don’t forget, so I don’t think any Dublin player will be going in with any overconfidence going into the game.

“We know that Portlaoise is a difficult place to go.

“They have some outstanding players and management teams, and we know that if we aren’t at our best, we won’t get over the line.

“Our sole focus is mak-

Chris Crummey at the launch of Leisureplex’s ‘Share Your Summer’ campaign, at Leisureplex. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

“Portlaoise is a very tough place to go, it’s

similar to Parnell Park in the sense that the home crowd really drive on the team“ ing sure that we bring our performance levels to the game, and hopefully we get the win.

“Portlaoise is a very tough place to go, it’s similar to Parnell Park in the sense that the home crowd really drive on the team, and we are aware of that and we know how difficult a challenge faces us.”

Just two points sepa-

rated the sides when they last met in Round 5 of the Allianz Hurling League back in March in Parnell Park.

The game, played in atrocious weather conditions, was one of the closest of the campaign for Mattie Kenny’s charges.

“It was an awful day in Parnell Park that day,” Crummey recalled.

“I wasn’t playing, but I was looking on from the sidelines. I was probably thankful that I wasn’t playing because it was such a horrendous day.

“Laois have some serious players there, and we know that if we aren’t at our best we won’t get over the line on Sunday.”

Crummey says nullifying Laois’s scoring threat from frees will help in

some way to achieving victory on Sunday.

“Like any team you play, you try and limit the number of frees you give to the other team, and that will be no different for us the next day,” he said. “ It ’s f i n e m a rg i n s between teams at the moment. We’ve gotten it so far this year.

“People say you make

your own luck, but you probably do need it when it’s such fine margins, and hopefully we can continue to get it going into the next game.”

Sunday’s match isn’t live on TV, with tickets available from tickets.gaa.ie for the game which is preceded by the Round 4 All-Ireland Football Qualifier between Clare and Meath at 2pm.