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One billion euro local housing bonanza PADRAIG CONLON

THOUSANDS of local new homes are planned under a massive €1 billion investment project.

At this month’s meeting, held on Monday, South Dublin County Council considered proposals that could deliver up to 4,500 new homes to the area.

Announcing the ambitious plans, Council Chief Executive Daniel McLoughlin said the project can help the Council address many issues.

“This programme is critically important in that it represents the

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challenge that faces us during the life of this council and beyond,” he said.

“Notwithstanding this challenge it provides opportunities to deal with the complex issues of affordability and tenure mix while exploring different delivery models.”

2,600 of the new homes will be in Clonburris at the recently approved SDZ scheme.

1,000 are planned for Kilcarbery in Clondalkin, a scheme which led to protests last year following a deal to develop 70% of the council’s site for private housing.

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HOUSING The council has approved the construction of 41 new social homes in PAGE 5 Clondalkin.

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2,600 OF THE NEW HOMES WILL BE IN CLONBURRIS

Plans for 4,500 homes under €1bn investment FROM PAGE 1

500 new homes are planned for Killinarden in Tallaght, 250 for Rathcoole, and 150 are to be developed at Belgard Road.

A spokesperson for South Dublin County Council said plans still have to be drawn up and agreed on.

“It is expected that over 70% of the 4,500 homes will be delivered as either social or affordable housing,” he said.

“The final breakdown of the five mixed tenure developments will be decided based on the final master plans approved for each site and on the government’s affordable housing scheme.

“The €1 billion investment is part of the Council’s plans for building new homes in South Dublin over the coming years as part of its commitment to the government’s overall Rebuilding Ireland programme.”

Dublin Gazette contacted a number of local representatives to get

150 homes are planned for Belgard Road, Tallaght.

their thoughts.

Cllr Guss O Connell Independent: “I whole heartily welcome the initiative from the Executives for mixed tenure housing in Clonburris, Rathcoole, Killinarden and Belgard, totalling 1,160.

“These are in response to the Government’s proposal for Affordable

Housing, details of which have yet to be worded out and will hopefully be updated for the October meeting.

“In addition, some 29 homes were approved for St Marks in Clondalkin and the potential for a further 2,000 in Clonburris.”.

Cllr Madeleine Johansson People Before Profit: “It’s welcome that the council is now looking at developing large sites in the county for housing.

“Unfortunately, both the proposed Rathcoole and Killinarden developments will be joint venture projects with private developers.

“This means that we will again see public land being used for private housing.

“Public land should be used only for social and affordable housing.

“I’m disappointed about this, but not surprised.

“The council is now ruled by Fine Gael and Fianna Fail who have a long history of selling off public assets to the private sector.”

Cllr Emer Higgins Fine Gael: “It’s great to see the Council putting together ambitious plans for devel-

oping social, affordable and private homes across our County. That’s what we need.

“It’s our responsibility as Councillors to ensure that those plans include adequate infrastructure.

“Areas, like Lucan and Rathcoole, are already choked by traffic and we

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land to private developers in the time of the worst housing crisis in generations.

“Councillors too have an obligation to counterpose others models of housing rather than looking to the private market for solutions.”

Eoin Ó Broin TD Sinn

It is expected that over 70% of the 4,500 homes will be delivered as either social or affordable housing

need to make sure that we tackle those kinds of issues as we build out.

“For Clonburris that means opening of Kishogue Train Station and delivering an increase in bus frequency.

“I believe we need to build not just houses but sustainable communities.”

Gino Kenny TD People Before Profit: “Obviously it’s welcome news that homes are been built for social and affordable housing in the county.

“I’m still extremely critical of the local authority’s policy on selling public

Fe in: “South Dublin urgently needs more social and affordable homes to meet existing housing need.

“We also need to ensure that as homes are developed we have the infrastructure, public transport, civic and sporting amenities and economic opportunities to ensure that communities are balanced and sustainable.

“Sinn Fe in will be engaging fully with the Council Management to ensure that plans meet these criteria as they are brought forward.”

FASTNews Car trader convicted

DUBLIN car trader Mark Healy, of BRM Motors, Naas Road, has been convicted of deceiving or misleading a consumer in relation to the prior history of a car.

His conviction follows an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

Mr Healy was fined €500, and ordered to pay compensation of €8,277 to the consumer who bought the car.

Mr Healy was also ordered to contribute €4,000 plus VAT towards the CCPC’s legal and investigation costs.

The court heard that the CCPC opened an investigation following a complaint from a consumer who had bought a car from Mark Healy.

Within days of collecting the car, it became apparent to the consumer that there were a number of problems with it.

Upon making enquiries, the consumer found out the car had previously been involved in an accident and had been written-off by insurers. Mark Healy had told the consumer at the time of purchase that the car had never been crashed.

‘They’re playing with our children’s lives’ CLLR Mark Ward has expressed anger that Jigsaw’s current service in north Clondalkin will not be retained.

“I am angered beyond words that a bureaucratic decision could have a devastating effect on our area,” he said.

“This is a direct attack on our young people, and it must not happen.

“Jigsaw management and the HSE are playing with our children’s lives, this must not be allowed happen.

“Jigsaw will come out with their usual spin bur the reality is that the service as it stands will no longer be available to the young people of North Clondalkin” “Jigsaw have accused people like me that openly criticises their decision as scaremongering.

“This is totally outrageous.”

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AWARENESS : CHANGE OF APPROACH NEEDED IN THIS COUNTRY SAYS TD

Call for major education campaign on drug use PADRAIG CONLON

A LOCAL TD has urged the Government to launch a major education campaign on casual drug use.

Fianna Fail Dublin Mid West TD John Curran said he believes a change of approach is needed in this country.

The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction confirmed in its latest report into the drug situation in EU countries that the use of crack cocaine has increased in Ireland since 2014.

The report also states that the prevalence of high-risk opioid use in Ireland has significantly risen.

Speaking in the Dail last week Deputy Curran said: “From my ongoing engagement with those working tirelessly to provide drug treatment and rehabilitation services, as well as gardai, I believe that a national multiannual education and awareness campaign centred around both recreational

and problem drug use could help reduce the prevalence of harmful substances being sold on our streets.

“In the past, the State together with other stakeholders and agencies have managed to shift the public’s attitude and behaviour around issues such as drink-driving and road safety.

“This was largely achieved through extensive public awareness campaigns.

“In 2019, there will be more than 700 drug-related deaths in Ireland.

“The awful truth is that more lives will be lost to drugs than on our country’s roads.

“The notion that substance abuse or addiction only affects a minority or certain sections of society is false.

“Drugs harm the lives of people from every background on any income and in any employment or stage in life.

Deputy Curran also told the Dail the link between illegal drugs and gangland violence must be broken and how

the State can go about doing this.

“That means we must radically change our approach and establish a national educational, awareness campaign in tandem with delivering on the recommendations set out in the National Drugs Strategy,” he said.

“Not just in classrooms or lecture theatres but in workplaces, at the bus stop or while flicking through the TV channels.

“Those who buy illegal substances need to be made aware of the impact of their drug use not just on their own health but on ordinary communities nationwide.

“It is well known that the serious and dangerous gangland criminality that has heightened in recent years is directly associated with the sale and supply of drugs.

“As the economy has recovered, the recreational use of cocaine, ecstasy and synthetic drugs has become popular on social scenes.

Fianna Fail Dublin Mid West TD John Curran

“However unintentional, the shootings, the petrol bombs and the violence are all a consequence of people buying drugs.”

COUNCIL

Funding boost for community groups SOUTH Dublin County Council has announced €350,000 funding for a wide range of community groups in the county through the Community Infrastructure Fund.

The Fund offers community groups including sports clubs the opportunity to apply for funding to assist with the cost of either constructing new community facilities or the modernisation or expansion of existing facilities.

Forty-four applications were received to this fund from March 11 up to the closing date for applications on April 5, 2019.

Applications could be made for amounts between €5,000 and €50,000.

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BALLYCULLEN PARK: LOCAL COUNCIL VOTES AGAINST BUILDING ON CLUB’S PITCHES

Knocklyon Utd triumph in pitch battle that threatened club

KNOCKLYON United are celebrating one of the biggest victories in their history after the local council voted against building on their pitches.

They have campaigned for over a year against South Dublin County Council (SDCC) plans to build social houses in Ballycullen Park which they say would threaten the very existence of their club. SDCC had originally sought permission for development of 42 houses, which was then reduced to 32 and finally 27 houses.

Knocklyon United argued that 450 children between the ages of seven and 12 years old use the pitches at Ballycullen every week and removal of the pitches would mean a lack of facilities for their youngest players and their opponents.

At Monday’s council meeting, councillors voted 27-9 against the plan which means Knocklyon United get to keep their pitches.

Last month club chairman Donal Skelly and club development officer Dave Beggy handed over 1250 written submissions at County Hall, Tallaght.

The club took to their Facebook page on Monday night to thank supporters and acknowledge the result.

“Just before the end of this historic day, we need to say a few words….

Firstly, thank you to you all, our community, our supporters, our local councillors who have supported us and campaigned alongside us, special mention to Cllr Emma Murphy, Cllr Alan Edge, Independent Cllr Pamela Kearns, Ronan McMahon, Deirdre O’Donovan

and Mary Seery Kearney FG who spoke so passionately today on our behalf.

Today was an emotional and difficult day.

“We appreciate and respect the consideration of all voting councillors and value your integrity in your decision making, whether you voted for or against this proposal.

“We have never been against social housing and we are cognisant of the dilemma many of you faced with this proposal.

“To our own KUFC family, our managers, coaches and committee members, Thank you (sic).”

Councillor Mary Seery Kearney (FG) explained why she voted against the proposal.

“I am keenly aware of the people on

Knocklyon United members

the housing list for this council,” she said.

“And I am mindful of the families desperate need for a home.

“However there should not be a choice between development of housing and the growth of local community bases.

“There are over 600 hectares of underdeveloped land in which the building of housing for 27 families could be undertaken.

“As I voted today I stood beside the residents of Knocklyon when I voted against the proposed development at Ballycullen Park.”

Former Anglo and NAMA executives behind Lucan fast track application PADRAIG CONLON

TOP former Anglo and Nama executives are behind an application to fast track new houses in Lucan.

A Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) application to build 237 dwellings in the townlands of Dods-

borough & Finnstown, Adamstown has been lodged by DRES Properties.

DRES Properties was founded last year by Patrick Durkan, Eddie Byrne and Michael Hynes.

Chief development officer Michael Hynes was a portfolio manager in Nama from 2011 to 2013 and

prior to that he worked as a senior development and asset manager at Bernard McNamara’s Grattan Property.

Since 2013 he has been Head of Real Estate for Hudson Advisors Ireland, which manages the Irish real estate portfolio of a US based private equity called Lone Star.

Lone Star has been among the most active buyers of Irish property loans and assets since the property crash and has built up a land bank of over 500 acres in Dublin with the capacity to deliver over 5,000 homes.

It acquired two large development sites through Project Clear, a portfolio of residential development loans sold by Ulster Bank in 2015.

The lands at Adamstown were previously owned by Castlethorn Construction who were involved in the construction of two local developments, Alderlie and St Helens, for Lone Star.

DRES chief operations officer Eddie Byrne was head of lending in the USA

for Anglo Irish Bank from 2005 to 2011 seven years in the company’s Boston office.

He is also managing director of Hudson Advisors Ireland since 2013 with responsibility for Lone Star’s Irish real estate portfolio.

DRES Properties CEO Patrick Durkan is the former managing director of Durkan Residential.

The 237 dwellings DRES want to build in Lucan are made up of a mixture of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses, duplexes

and apartments.

119 apartment units will be accommodated in four blocks of two-five storeys.

The 98 houses shall consist of 67 two storey three bedroom houses; 47 with the option of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level.

There will also be 15 two storey four bedroom houses; six three storey four bedroom houses and 10 part three storey, part two storey four bedroom houses.

Vehicular access to the development is to be

An application has been lodged for 237 dwellings in Lucan

provided off Adamstown Drive, The Paddock’s Way and the re-aligned Tandy’s Lane on lands bounded by the Hillcrest residential development, to the northeast by Supervalu Lucan, to the east by Westbury Drive, Westbury Avenue, the rear of houses fronting onto Westbury Grove, and Somerton (Phase 1) currently under construction.

A decision is due on 31 July.

In March DRES launched Newpark in Adamstown, a new development of three and four bed homes.

FASTNews Peter Mark honours employees HAIRDRESSING group Peter Mark has honoured 75 of its employees for their valued contribution and long-standing service to the company.

The Peter Mark Long Service Awards recently took place at The Westin Hotel and recognised employees from salons across the island of Ireland who have worked at Peter Mark for 10 years plus.

Of the 75 honoured, the average length of service was 19 years, but many were celebrating even more significant milestones with the company.

The Dublin West employees honoured were: • Sharon O’Flaherty (Liffey Valley, 10 years) • Suzanne Redmond (Liffey Valley, 15 years) • Saoirse Corrigan (Lucan, 15 years) • Jean Noone (Lucan, 20 years) Speaking at the Long Service Awards, Peter O’Rourke, CEO of Peter Mark said: “As a company built on people, today is an important day.

“Today we recognise those who have committed between a decade and 40 years of service to Peter Mark. This is a huge achievement and one that we are delighted to be able to celebrate with our talented team.”

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Concern expressed at survey that encourages older people to downsize A LOCAL advocacy group say they are very concerned about a survey encouraging older people to move out of their homes.

O l d e r Vo i c e s f o r Change (OVC), made up of older people from the areas of Dublin Mid West – Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown and Newcastle, aim to identify issues affecting the lives of older people in the community and advocate for change by bringing these issues to the attention of policy makers, service providers and the media.

OVC say they are “most concerned and aggrieved” at news of the development of a Department of Housing survey aimed at discovering the current status and use patterns of older people’s dwellings with a view to incentivising people to move out of their homes.

A spokesperson for the Department has pointed out that the results of the survey may have a bearing on the upcoming Government budget.

OVC also say they have found a significant amount of recent media commentary relating to

issues of downsizing populist and ageist in tone and takes issue with the underlying implication often apparent in media discourse that seeks to blame older people for the current housing malaise in the country.

Eithne Rankin, a member of OVC, told Dublin Gazette that OVC recently hosted a conference on mental health and ageing at which there were over 80 local older people present.

“One of the strongest views expressed by participants on the day was that keeping older people in their own homes and involved and participating in their local communities was key to maintaining their mental health and general well being,” she said.

“We at OVC vigorously oppose the current survey being distributed to older people by the Department of Housing which we see as a means of putting in place policies that will end up forcing older people out of their homes by stealth.

“We see this action as a violation of older people’s human rights and it needs to be resisted.”

Forty-one new social homes are approved for Clondalkin

SOUTH Dublin County Council has approved the construction of 41 new social homes at St Mark’s Avenue, Clondalkin at Monday’s council meeting.

The development will include nine bungalows that will be designated specifically for older person’s housing.

The proposed social housing development will be built at undeveloped lands off St. Mark’s Avenue, St. Mark’s Grove, and Rowlagh Crescent, situated in St. Mark’s Estate, Clondalkin.

This followed an extensive public consultation period that saw the plans revised following feedback from the public and elected members with the Council praised at the meeting for the process.

The development is also expected to provide the opportunity to deliver further enhancement to the areas around issues such as security and turning the nearby open space into a more usable area for children and further residents of the area.

TALLAGHT: PROTECTION OF HEALTH SERVICE WORKERS

Tallaght Hospital staff safety needs to be increased following several assaults this year

Assaults on hospital staff ‘unacceptable’ PADRAIG CONLON

TALLAGHT Hospital staff safety needs to be increased following several assaults this year.

This is according to local Sinn Fein TD Sean Crowe who called on the HSE to prioritise the protection of health service workers.

“The safety of the excellent staff in our health service as they discharge their duties is paramount,” he said.

“Any assault or attempted assault on a member of the health service as they try to do their job is unacceptable.

“Figures released to Sinn Féin show that in the first five months of the year 279 health service workers were assaulted – with 249 of those assaults being committed against nurses and midwives.

“In Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, which Tallaght hospital is part of, the number of assaults was a staggering 40.

“Nurses play a key role in the delivery of

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our public health services, and for them to face such high levels of assault is completely unacceptable.

“The HSE, and the Minister for Health, need to increase measures to reduce the number of assaults our nurses face.

“I urge the HSE to directly employ more security staff in the emergency department in Tallaght and throughout the hospital to ensure employees are protected.

“Workers in Tallaght hospital and across the heath service do an amazing job in caring for the health needs of the people and they deserve the right to be able to do their jobs without fear of facing assault.”

A spokesperson for the HSE told Dublin Gazette the safety of their employees and service users is a priority concern for the HSE and Dublin Midlands Hospital Group.

“The 40 (incidents) across our Hospital Group as opposed to only Tallaght Univer-

There is a zero tolerance approach to violence and aggressive behaviours in our Hospitals

sity Hospital is a very crucial point.

“The number of 40 relates to the entire Dublin Midlands Hospital Group which includes seven hospitals.

“There is a zero tolerance approach to violence and aggressive behaviours in our Hospitals.

“Tallaght University Hospital have confirmed two minor/moderate incidents recorded in the first quarter of this year, please note quarter two figures are not yet available.

“One of the core values in Tallaght University Hospital is for everybody, whether a staff member, a patient or a visitor to be respectful and understanding of the people we meet and interact with on a daily basis.

“The Hospital is an extremely busy place, and can at times be a stressful environment for patients and their loved ones and staff, this has in some instances led to instances of verbal abuse and sometimes physical aggression from patients and/or their family towards other patients and their families or towards staff.

“Tallaght University Hospital does not tolerate such behaviour in any manner.”

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New urban food market at St Catherine’s park L

Elaine Redmond from Baker’s Lane with Cllr Howard Mahony

OCALS have yet another reason to visit St Catherine’s Park with a new Sunday market opening recently.

The Urban Food and Craft Market in St Catherine’s Park, Lucan, will run every Sunday from 10am – 5pm now until October.

Featuring a wide variety of stalls selling an assortment of food offerings this venture is being supported by Fingal County Council to further enhance the extensive amenity of St Catherine’s Park.

Joan Kernan and Karl Kowalczwk with Cllr Howard Mahony.

Cllr Tania Doyle, Mayor South Dublin, Vicki Casserly with Cllr Howard Mahony, Emer Currie, Emer Higgins and Cllr Joe Neville

Chris Dzido and Cassandra Campbell with Cllr Howard Mahony

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FASTNews

Commuters facing higher air pollution HIGH levels of air pollution from transportation on the M50 motorway, Dublin Port Tunnel and certain streets in the city centre poses a risk to public health, according to a finding from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report.

The EPA’s report indicates high levels of nitrogen dioxide (ND) around Dublin that exceeds the EU’s limits.

ND is an air pollutant that derives from traf-

fic emissions which can negatively impact on people’s lung health.

Traffic around Dublin is the main source of the high levels of ND, and the EPA states that the public needs to support clean transportation such as cycling or walking to decrease the risk.

Due to the high levels of the air pollutant, the EPA have placed an air monitor station near Heuston Station.

Tech firms’ teams from all across the city help charity to raise €1m for Temple Street TECHIES 4 Temple Street has now surpassed its goal of raising €1 million for Temple Street Children’s Hospital within five years.

On July 5, the charity held its unique ‘treasure trail’ event where more than 165 teams of tech and business companies competed by answering questions and clues around Dublin city.

This year’s title of Smartest Techies went to Zen Mob (pictured), who represents the software company, Zendesk.

Techies 4 Temple Street

raised more than €250,000 for the Temple Street Foundation with this year’s event, which helped them to reach their overall milestone goal.

Choo-choose a great view of train TRAINSPOTTERS from all across Dublin were well placed along the track near Killiney hill to catch sight of The Sea Breeze as it chugged past on a Dublin to Wexford trip recently. The

classic steam train was taking in one of the most scenic lines in Ireland, with a route offering expansive views of tunnels, cliffsides, beaches, forests and rivers on its way south – with the

steam delighting the trainspotters in just the right place to catch the sights and sounds of the old reliable rolling past on its leisurely trip to the sunny south east. Picture: Justin Farrelly

Share some magical mixology fun with a Harry Potterish bar A HARRY Potter-themed bar – The Cauldron – is running all this month with an interactive magical mixology class.

Following massive success in New York City and London, The Cauldron has popped up in the Clarence Hotel at The Liquid Room, with The Cauldron Magic Experience offering a 105- minute immersion class where participants learn

how to brew their own cocktails.

For €29.99, each wizard receives their own robe and wand, as well as one welcome drink and two cocktails.

There are also alcoholfree, gluten-free and vegan options.

For tickets and further information, see https://thecauldron.io/dublin.

Sharing a wand-erful moment

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SOCIETY

Intolerance for many groups still lingering in Ireland, CSO data shows PADRAIG CONLON

LGBT+ people experience the highest rates of discrimination in Ireland, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures.

In its report, the CSO found that nearly 18% of people aged 18 or over said they had experienced some form of discrimination in the past two years.

The highest rates of discrimination were reported by those who identify as LGBT+ (33.2%), followed by persons from non-white ethnic backgrounds (33.1%).

Commenting on the just published report, statistician Maureen Delamere said: “Almost a fifth of persons aged 18 years or over stated that they had experienced discrimination within the previous two years.

“Those who experienced most discrimination were persons who identify as LGBT+, at 33.2%; persons from non-white ethnic backgrounds, at 33.1%; unemployed persons, at 30.2%; and non-Irish persons, at 26.7%.

“Almost one in ten people, at 9.4%, experienced work-related discrimination either in the workplace or while looking for work, while 11.8% cited discrimination when accessing services.

“The latter includes discrimination experienced in places such as shops, pubs, restaurants and other retail outlets, or in banks and other financial institutions.”

Moninne Griffith, chief executive of Belong To, a charity for young LGBT+ people, said the figures are not surprising.

She said that while Irish workplaces are more tolerant towards LGBT+ people, Irish schools can still be challenging places for such citizens.

Of young LGBT+ people, she said: “One in four would skip school regularly. One in 20 drop out altogether because of bullying, or not feeling they belong.

“One in five have been kicked or punched because they are LGBT+. There is still a lot of work to be done to achieve the Ireland we voted for in 2015 in the Marriage Equality referendum.”

Discrimination Also included in the CSO report is discrimination experienced when looking for housing or accommodation, or in accessing education, health, transport or other public services, or discrimination experienced from An Garda Siochana.

The most common grounds identified by people who had experienced any form of discrimination were age, at 34.1%, followed by race/skin colour/ethnic group/ nationality, at 21.9%. Among those who had experienced discrimination of any type, some 9.1% cited sexual orientation as a reason for this discrimination.

Maureen Delamere said quite a lot of people suffering discrimination show a reluctance to take action in response to it.

She said: “Of those who had experienced discrimination in the two years prior to interview, seven out of every ten, some 70.4%, took no action in response to their experience.”

SUPPORT: VOLUNTEER PRAISES THE IMPORTANCE OF CARING

‘Helping to cheer up sick kids in hospital is the best thing I’ve ever done’ SYLVIA POWNALL

DUBLINER Ornaith Woodley has found the perfect way to blow off steam after a tough day at the office – by getting down to the serious business of play.

The 24-year-old HR consultant from Glasnevin has spent the past two years cheering up sick children in Temple Street Hospital and says she gets more out of it than they do.

Play volunteer Ornaith is now a team leader with the charity Children in Hospital Ireland and she is urging anyone who has a few hours a week to spare to get involved.

She told Dublin Gazette: “You could be having the worst day in work and then you go in and a child is beaming at you from their hospital bed, whatever they might be going through.

“There is one girl who has been in and out of hospital there for 14 years. It definitely puts life into perspective.

“I didn’t have that much experience with kids, but it’s almost as if these kids are teaching me.”

Of the 270,000 child visits to hospitals in Ireland each year, 75,000 are under four and almost all are admitted through A&E – meaning an unplanned visit for the family.

Play helps to alleviate the trauma of hospitalisation, for both parents and child, providing a sense of normality in an unfamiliar and often overwhelming environment.

Ornaith explained: “I go in every Monday from 6 to 8pm. We go around to the children’s bedsides.

We would have games,

Ornaith Woodley

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Some people ask ‘Is it not really sad’, but I have never come out feeling sad because the kids are so happy books, anything to entertain them.

“We have our own trolley stacked with board games. They all love Connect 4; they love headbands as well, and that is great because it’s a group

activity which helps them make friends.

“Part of our role is also to give the parents a break. Some may have travelled long distances to get to the hospital.

“If they want to go for

a coffee or top up their parking, we can sit with the sick child. But sometimes I find the parents just want to chat.

“Some people ask ‘Is it not really sad’, but I have never come out feeling sad because the kids are so happy. It’s such a nice thing to do.

“You actually feel great after it, and so do they. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone – it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

L e a d i n g c h i l d re n’s charity Children in Hospital Ireland has been providing play and fun for sick children in hospital around the country for almost 50 years.

They are now seeking volunteers for the first phase of the new national children’s hospital, which is due to open at Connolly in Blanchardstown.

To find out more, see www.childreninhospital.ie/become_a_volunteer/.

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ALUM Best popped into The Square, Tallaght, last week to launch The Square’s sponsorship for his upcoming My Tribute Celebrity football match, taking place 3pm on 31st August in Tallaght Stadium. Raising funds for NacoaUK and Tallaght Drugs Taskforce, the game will feature Calum and celebrity pals including boxers Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew, reality TV personalities James Argent, Dan Osborne, Jack Fowler, singer Brian McFadden and lots more.

Tickets €17 adults, €12 children on sale now from https://shamrockrovers.ie/match-tickets/

Stephen Devlin and Calum

James Roche and Calum

Fiona Power The Square’s Commercial Operations Manager with Calum Kayla and Adam

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HE Clondalkin Village Festival took place recently and celebrated its ninth year. Local families enjoyed the many free activities for residents of all ages. The streets were alive with stilt-walkers, street acts, costume characters, with free face-painting and balloon modelling in the village for kids.

First Aider Annmarie, John and Adam. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

Slick skills on the guitar

A brush with the law

Getting her face painted

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THE AMAZING STORY OF THE MIAMI SHOWBAND COULD BE THE MUST-SEE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR

Miami Showband massacre is focus of new musical play PADRAIG CONLON

THE amazing story of The Miami Showband, one of the Ireland’s greatest showbands in the 1960’s and 70’s, is set to hit theatres across Ireland.

The Miami Showband Story, written by Marie Jones (Stones in His Pockets) and Martin Lynch (Dancing Shoes –The George Best Story) could be the must-see musical of the year.

Taking audiences on an amazing roller-coaster ride from the glory days of the band in the 1960’s right through to the tragedy of 1975, the show will feature a full-live band of young actors and musicians.

Told through the eyes of best friends and song writing duo, Fran O’Toole and Des Lee, we witness their rise from Dublin and Belfast beat groups to the kind of fame and fortune any young musician could only dream of.

But less than ten years later, the dream comes to a tragic end.

When Fran is murdered at a bogus British Army road-check outside Newry, (along with Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty), Des’ life is thrown into meltdown.

Beset with survivor’s guilt, Des turns to alcohol and eventually leaves the country for South Africa.

However, this doesn’t stop Fran’s ‘presence’ continuing to haunt Des and it isn’t until 25 years later when a phone call from Ireland proposes a Miami reunion that the chance o f redemption is offered to Des. Speaking at the recent launch of the musical, Des Lee said audiences can expect a very special, unique show and an amazing night out.

“I’ve read the script and it’s going to be a great show, but I’ve no doubt it will be a truly emotional night for me,” he said.

“We didn’t want the play to be leaning heavily on the massacre.

“Instead, we wanted it to explore what the Miami Showband was all about, how successful they were and what they meant to their fans.

Miami Showband saxophonist Des Lee with Chris Mohan as Dickie Rock, writer of musical Martin Lynch, Derek Dean Freshmen frontman, Aileen Mythen as Foles mother and Gavin Peden as Bap, Mick, Peter and new Miami member. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

“They were heroes of the time.

“This is a show that will bring smiles, laughter, tears and joy.

“It’s got everything, I can envisage people hearing ‘Clap Your Hands, Stamp Your Feet’ and dancing in the isles.”

P l ay w r i g h t, M a r i e Jo n e s observed, “As a young slip of a girl in Belfast, I danced to Dickie Rock and the Miami so it has been a real labour of love to work on this show.

“I know the people of Ireland are going to love it.”

The actor Chris Mohan who will be playing the iconic Dickie Rock said: “While it’s a great honour to play someone as legendary as Dickie Rock, it is also very intimidating but a challenge I look forward to very much!”

The Miami Showband Story, which opens next month in Belfast, places the dizzy heights of pop stardom alongside human tragedy in this unique story of Ireland in the 1960’s and 70’s.

Dubliners will get a chance to see it when it hits the Gaiety Theatre from 16 - 21 September.

As a young slip of a girl in Belfast, I danced to Dickie Rock and the Miami so it has been a real labour of love to work on

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JULY 14 (SUNDAY)

Bob Dylan and Neil Young @ Kilkenny THINKING outside the box – and certainly out of the capital – there’s a particularly impressive gig taking place in Kilkenny, which will surely see Dublin fans hit off up the road for a chance to see these two legends – Dylan and Young.

Bob and Neil, for it is they, are headlining at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny – one of the only two team-ups they’re undertaking this year (with the other in London’s Hyde Park, also this month), with fans of the two timeless legends expected to come from all over the world to London and Kilkenny alike.

Tickets for the double-whammy gig are still available, priced €162-€189 from ticketmaster.ie.

JULY 11 (THURSDAY)

Idles @ Iveagh Gardens, €35 The Big Geraniums @ Whelan’s, €15 Arms That Fit Like Legs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free, late show The Silken Same @ The Fumbally Cafe, €14

JULY 12 (FRIDAY)

Villagers @ Iveagh Gardens, sold out One of the most innovative Irish acts of modern times, superbly inventive alt-indie stars Villagers bring their show home to a Dublin music scene they unquestionably helped to shape.

Sharon Shannon @ Whelan’s, €28 Fade To Light @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Ded Rabbit @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free, late show

JULY 13 (SATURDAY)

Aslan @ Iveagh Gardens, €42 Aly and AJ @ The Academy, €31

“THERE’S Nothing Great about Britain” reads the title of Slowthai’s debut album, the cover of which features the man himself in a rustic wooden stockade, restrained naked before a large block of council houses as the occupants look on.

If you know a little about the history of the Northampton rapper – a rising star of the increasingly pervasive and hard-hitting British Hip-Hop scene – it’s easy to see why such sentiments would appeal.

S l ow t h a i – Ty ro n Frampton to his friends – was brought up in a tough estate in the East Midlands, and struggled through early life. He’s determined to pay back those less fortunate.

“The 99p tour, it’s because that’s the price of an ice cream,” he laughs about his incredibly cheap recent UK tour.

“I don’t want people to miss me because they can’t afford it, you know?”

There will be plenty of people fighting for tickets for the hardhitting lyricist, a man whose abrasive style has seen him come on stage in body bags, make videos featuring him wrapped naked around his girlfriend, and produce cutting lyrics dealing with how at one point in his life, drug dealing seemed like the only realistic career choice.

JULY 14 (SUNDAY)

JULY 15 (MONDAY)

Mono @ Whelan’s, €20 ArnoCorps @ The Grand Social, free Syrens @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €7

JULY 17 (WEDNESDAY)

Black Stone Cherry @ The Academy, €27 Huun Huur Tu @ The Sugar Club, €20 The Hot 8 Brass Band @ The Button Factory, SOLD OUT Judah and the Lion @ Workman’s Club, €21

I A H T W O L S

“I did some dumb stuff and I was going nowhere,” Frampton laughs. “I was doing some labouring and working in Next.

“I got in trouble for giving my friends the employee discount. It was a difficult life.

“There’s this hidden side to society that most people don’t see unless they live it.”

Frampton found a way out, though, his almost skittishly varied music drawing the attention of the notorious tastemaker

poll, BBC Sounds, where he was ranked fourth most likely in British music in 2018.

“That was we ird,” Slowthai says. “They just called me and told me I was on it. I wasn’t expecting it.

“I’ve got a lot more attention since, I guess, but these things don’t really matter. I want to be a musician, I don’t really care about that stuff.”

That desire to explore music brings Frampton into a varied world, one

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Mac Demarco @ Iveagh Gardens, €47 Arkells @ Whelan’s, €14 Mikaele Davis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €16 Moonlight Benjamin @ The Sugar Club, €15

JULY 16 (TUESDAY)

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So, how will Heather react to Brendan’s return?

TESSA grows irritated this week when Dean and Eoghan try to change her mind about her internship, leading her to make an important decision about her future.

Hughie is trying to keep his distance from Heather, which leads to her growing more upset.

When she sees Hughie is down during the week, she tries to encourage him to take a drink, but when he refuses it causes a further rift in their relationship (inset).

Bob and Renee worry over Hughie’s struggle

where he performs with full-on riotous punks Slaves, traditionally seen as being at an opposite musical extreme.

He’s determined to delve into worlds beyond what’s traditionally been quite a narrow an insular rap scene.

His topics are wide and cutting: he ruminates on Brexit, talks about smalltown life (another feature of his budget tour was an insistence on going far from the beaten touring track), cuts deep on

to stay sober, but Renee fails to convince Heather to give Hughie space as he tries to conquer his demons.

Brendan makes a return to Carrigstown this week, and pledges to try to get Heather away from Hughie. Will she accept an invitation to run away with him to Brazil?

This week also sees Robbie opening up to Carol about how he suffered as a child and trying to make amends with Nora.

With Ruth and Jack going to the same kids’ camp, Carol and Fiona start to get competitive.

Robbie and Carol decide to bring Fiona down a peg or two.

Elsewhere in the village, Darragh offers to lodge Sharon’s savings, but forgets the money in a rush to get to work. Sharon arrives home to

housing and healthcare, and talks about nationalism and its links with poverty-dominated lifestyles.

It’s not intellectualism, though, so much as the cutting perspective of someone who’s been there, and lived the life he’s reflecting in his lyrics.

Slowthai bring his Circus Tour to the Dublin Academy on October 10 and 11. Tickets priced at €20 are on sale now.

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discover her house burgled – will Darragh tell her that her savings were taken, too?

Hot Pots got a bad review online, but Dean knows who’s behind it. When he goes to confront the author of the review, Cristiano and Fionn make it difficult for Dean to get to him.

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CINEMA | RIP TORN – GRIZZLED, GRUMPY, BRILLIANT

A singular force of cinema passes away

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The kids –well, most of them – at the heart of the mayhem in sleepy Hawkins, Indiana

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Stranger Things 3 turns the chaos up to Eleven this series RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S BEEN a long wait for Stranger Things fans, but the third season of the cult has finally hit our screens.

After a year and a half, the Netflix smash returned with eight jam-packed episodes that are sure to deliver a shock and thrill, particularly toward the end.

Still taking place in the rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, the beloved kids are all grown up now, becoming moody teens right before our eyes.

Eleven and Mike are wistfully in love, Dustin and Will are trying to find where they fit in, Steve, Jonathan and Nancy are working full time jobs and Max shows Eleven exactly how to be a teenage girl in the 1980s.

The aesthetics of the show are incredible, if nothing else. Fluctuating between the neons and vibrant colours that the decade was known for, to the dark and dreary underbelly of a

world being destroyed by the elusive Demogorgon, it’s nearly worth watching for the visual beauty alone.

This season stands out from it’s predecessors, however. Focusing more on the individual characters and their development, fans of the sci-fi element may spend the first few episodes tapping their toes in wait.

Between the opening of the new Starcourt Mall and the kids all getting into the swing of summer break, things seem a little too pleasant for an episode or two, particularly when you see beloved father figure character Steve Harrington serving sugary treats dressed as a sailor.

That wait is worth it though, watching as Hawkins becomes infiltrated by an outside source, something theorists have compared to the rumoured infiltration of the US by foreign sources in recent elections.

A new side to the series is explored in season three, that leaves you feeling more connected to the characters than ever. Even the supposed bad guys - keep an eye out for Smirnoff / Alexei - manage to make you feel sympathy toward them at times.

Of course, the Duffer Brothers manage to deliver on the bone chilling scifi front too, whilst also maintaining that air of mystery and suspense that Stranger Things has become known and loved for, particularly in the explosive, tear-jerking 70-minute finale, ‘The Battle of Starcourt’.

With a fourth season on the very distant horizon, things are only bound to get stranger - and we can’t wait.

I HAD a film review that I was going to turn in – only for the Gods to pluck Rip Torn (88) from this mortal coil just at the time of going to print, throwing my plans into disarray.

And ‘disarray’ is certainly a word that comes to mind when thinking of the late actor’s-actor, with Rip – one of the greatest actors many people may not have noticed – having led a chaotic life that saw him pinballing around Hollywood and television, often proving the architect of his own downfall.

And yet, everywhere he landed (often at the heart of one falling out or spat or another) Rip impressed his peers and directors, earning respect alongside his controversies.

Usually seen playing irascible and crotchety characters, it’s impossible to think of anyone else who could turn in grizzled, growling roles with the aplomb and ease that Rip brought to his roles.

Elmore Rual ‘Rip’ Torn Jnr (‘Rip’ being a traditional nickname within his family) drifted into a burgeoning Hollywood trajectory during the late 1960s counterculture climate, but he was stranded in the eddies by his sheer volatility, which saw him miss out on key roles.

For example, getting replaced by a then largely unknown Jack Nicholson on Easy Rider was undoubtedly a huge blow to his career’s trajectory.

Still, despite his volatility leading him to everything from physical fights to lawsuits, Rip continued carving out a singular path as a force of nature within Hollywood.

Recent decades saw

The late Rip Torn (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019)

him orbiting greater fame and mass recognition with small yet key roles in several mainstream films and franchises, from Men

in Black to Dodgeball, while TV viewers recently saw a recurring role in 30 Rock as a network chief.

However, it’s his inimitable role as the pragmatic producer Arthur in TV’s The Larry Sanders Show – a snarling bulldog one second, wheedling sycophantic babysitter the next – that perhaps cemented his legacy, earning him Emmy success and knowing, insider kudos.

Often a leading actor on stage, but generally a character actor on the small screen, there was nothing small about his impact, respect or reputation within the trade, and the loss of this grumpy, brilliant actor is sad to contemplate.

RIP, Rip ...

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Joe Nicchi, the founder and owner of the popular CVT Soft Serve truck in LA, had started to receive weekly requests from selfproclaimed Instagram influencers for free icecream in exchange for a post featuring his truck and product.

Nicchi posted on

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However, in the US, some airports have become the destination with several airports now offering non-travellers the opportunity to explore all that’s on offer past the dreaded security gates.

This new phenomenon – called ‘terminal tourism’ – sees people visiting a terminal to experience some of the food being served up, the retail offerings and the bars usually reserved for those jetting off.

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Instagram that he would “never give you a free icecream in exchange for a post”.

He told The Guardian: “We’re the anti-influencer

influencers. It’s weird ... but I think it’s really fun. I hope it inspires small businesses to hold their own and tell people to f*** off.”

Nicchi is also an actor and paid for the vintage-looking truck out of the money he made for shooting a commercial in 2014.

“This is a moneymaking thing. I can’t give away my ice-cream for free.

“As much as I’d love to do that, I don’t think my kid’s school accepts celebrity photos as a form of tuition payment.”

Leo’s shorely Will ‘terminal tourism’ having some take off as a thing to do? fun with this final touch at Center Parcs

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AN TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar was happy to join Martin Dalby, chief executive of Center Parcs, to mark the completion of the €233 million landmark Center Parcs Longford Forest resort, with Leo happy to sprinkle some sand about at the lakeshore to help add some finishing touches.

Construction partners Sisk and Roadbridge completed Ireland’s first forest holiday resort on schedule and on budget, with finishing touches under way ahead of the resort’s official opening at the end of July. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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 Meadow, a fun-loving one-year-old German Shepherd that is full of life and love!

She is extremely intelligent and loves to play brain games (especially if there is a tasty treat involved).

Meadow greets everyone with her infectious smile and hilarious welcome wiggle of excitement!

She is a super dog who already has lots of training under her belt, such as Sit, Down, Paw etc and she is fully house-

trained too.

She will need a family who has an interest in continuing her positive reward-based training and teaching her new tricks.

If you have room in your heart and home for Meadow 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.

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Tampa Airport began offering nontraveller passes last month, where 100 non-travellers can apply for a pass to visit the airport on a Saturday, with places fully booked until September.

It follows in the footsteps of Pittsburgh, the first airport to open up to non-travellers in 2017.

Now, America’s busiest airport – Ha r t s f i e l d - Ja c ks o n At l a n ta International – may be seeking approval for a trial run, with the idea also being considered in Detroit and Austin airports.

Cory’s canny penny-pinching (oh, and penny-stacking) ways may yet pay off A PENNY-pincher from the US state of Arizona has spent the last three years on what he hopes is the world’s largest coin pyramid.

Co r y N i e l s e n ( 5 5) completed construction on the massive pyramid made entirely out of pennies on June 16.

The pyramid comprises over than one million pennies, with the construction process being documented on Nielsen’s YouTube channel, ‘Penny Building Fool’, across 46

videos.

To celebrate the finalising of the pyramid, he posted a six-minute timelapse of the construction process.

In the description of the video, he said he has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records, hoping that his penny pyramid will beat a previous world record set in Lithuania.

There is no glue or other solvent holding the pennies together – they’re simply balancing

on top of one another.

The pyramid measures 65 stacks across by 65

stacks back by 65 stacks high, which roughly equates to the pyramid

being worth $10,303.15 – an incentive, if any, to collect your old coins!

Iraqi drought delivers an ancient palatial gift A DROUGHT that caused a severe reduction in water levels at the Mosul Dam reservoir in Iraq has revealed a 3,400 year-old palace that was buried deep below.

A team of Kurdish-German archaeologists are now working carefully to dig out the palace ruins (above) from underneath the earth.

Lead archaeologist Hasan Ahmed Qasim said: “The find is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the region in recent decades.”

The existence of the palace underneath the dam was first discovered in 2010. However, rising water levels, as well as the looming threat of ISIS, made it difficult to continue work on the site.

This year marks the first time that the dam was dry enough for experts to finally begin excavation.

The ancient structure is known as Kemune Palace and was constructed using mud-brick walls.

It is believed the palace had been part of the Mittani Empire that once ruled parts of Syria from the 14th to the 15th Century BC.

Oh, crumbs, what a compo!

BISCUIT lovers are invited to take a bite at a Maryland contest, with the biscuitmaker hunting for the UK’s and Ireland’s ‘craziest cookie fan’ to become their official cookie taste tester.

The chosen taste tester will also be given the opportunity to create their own cookie.

For those interested, head over to the Airtasker website and click ‘Make and offer’ and leave a com ment explaining what lengths you would go to get your hands on a Maryland cookie.

Some suggestions include wearing a onesie to work for a whole day, tap dancing down the supermarket aisles or teaching your gran to dab and, according to the brand, the crazier the idea you come up with, the better!

The winner will also

get to try the brand’s entire range of products, including those that aren’t yet on the supermarket shelves.

The applicant who manages to convince Maryland that they’re the biggest cookie fan will be appointed as the official cookie taster.

Following this, they will be invited to visit the Maryland Innovation Centre in Edinburgh for a day, where they’ll taste and share their thoughts on Maryland’s entire range of cookies.

Lastly, for all of the hard work you put in eating those cookies, you’ll also be paid £350 – enough to buy another biccie or two for the trek home, if you win.

But if you don’t the competition, well, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, we suppose ...

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Penneys founder passes away  Rachel D’Arcy THE FOUNDER of legendary Irish retailer Penneys, Arthur Ryan, passed away this week at the age of 83. Ryan founded the first ever Penneys store on Mary Street in 1969, on behalf of the Weston family, when he was just in his 20’s.

He was the CEO and Chairman of the legendary clothing chain, which expanded internationally as Primark under Ryan in the 1970s. Currently, Primark has over 370 stores across Europe and America.

Current CEO of Primark, Paul Marchant, said that Ryan was a ‘gifted retailer and visionary leader’.

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“Arthur Ryan was a retail pioneer and a man of remarkable business acumen. At Primark, we feel very fortunate to have experienced up close his drive and passion for the business as well as his integrity, warmth and wonderful sense of humour. He was very generous in so many ways. He devoted a lot of his time to advise and connect people and he quietly supported people in the background in times of need.

“Despite his many talents and successes in life, Arthur always modelled great humility. He said that we should ‘remember who we are, challenge ourselves to be the best we can be, push the boundaries all the time and never be complacent or satisfied’.

“His words remain guiding principles at Primark today.

Throughout his entire career he remained strongly connected to the customer and regularly visited the stores and walked the shop floors. Equally, he placed great importance on talent development and influenced so many careers, which remains instilled in Primark’s culture today.

“Arthur Ryan’s legacy will continue to live on in the business that he founded and built. He will be hugely missed by his Primark family,” Marchant continued.

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latitude& longitude Great deals for camping THE Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has three lastminute European holidays on offer for July.

You can stay at the Delftse Hout park in The Netherlands, Le Brevedent in Normandy, or Du Poulquer, France for seven nights for as little as €300.

Prices are based on two adults plus standard electric pitch and return ferry crossing from the UK. Delftse Hout is a short walk from the town of Delft and Rotterdam and The Hague are both within driving distance.

Le Brevedent in Normandy is set in the old orchard of a former hunting lodge. Du Poulquer is just 200m from the sandy beach of Benodet with plenty of coastal towns to explore in the region.

To find out more or to book, see www. camc.com.

Fancy going foraging?

GET back to nature and make the most of the good weather with a foraging adventure in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains.

Foragers Lisa and Emily will walk you through the forests, identify wild plants and impart their wisdom about the landscape.

Lisa, founder of Orchardsnearme.com, said: “Our workshops are designed to be fun.

We identify wild plants, taste wild tea and take time to get to know one another.”

Tours (€20pp) include a two-hour guided walk in the countryside, with expert local guides, wild tea samples and some wild bookmarks.

Spaces are still available for July 12, 15 and 25. To book, see www. orchardsnearme.com/ guided-day-toursdublin.

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Gorgeous getaways

The Gods themselves would marvel at the sheer beauty of the world-famous Erosantorini hotel, Santorini

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Travel Editor OBSESSED with Love Island – even if you’re not prepared to admit it?

Then why not plan your own romantic getaway to the Balearic island (below) where it’s filmed?

The hit TV series is set in sunny Majorca – home to sweeping ribbons of sand, turquoise waters and tropical greenery.

T h e f a m o u s L ove

Island villa itself is located in Ses Salines, a pretty town in the south east region of the island known for its stylish shops and bars, romantic coves and quaint fishing villages.

Ses Salines itself is just 30 minutes from the resort of Cala d’Or where there are plenty of love nests to suit any budget.

TUI have plenty of last-minute deals so it’s worth checking out their

website (tuiholidays.ie).

If you can travel at short notice (as in Saturday, July 13) you can get seven nights half board at the Exagon Park, Ca’n Picafort from €599pps.

And if you fancy flying from Cork (August 27 departure) you can get seven nights self-catering at the Bahia Azul, Cala Bona from €529pps.

Alternatively, if money is no object when it comes to spoiling the

one you love, why not indulge in a stay at Erosantorini, voted one of the world’s top 20 most seductive places to stay?

The luxury hotel with unrivalled service and facilities offers guests breath-taking panoramic views of Santorini’s iconic caldera and the endless blue of the Aegean Sea. Lounge on a daybed by the 115ft infinity pool, which features an underwater sound system,

relax in the spa, take in a yoga class or explore the coastline by yacht.

There’s even an openair cinema where couples can snuggle up with a movie under the stars as they watch the sunset.

Foodie options range from a traditional Greek setting by the fournos (BBQ), to a formal soiree and romantic clifftop dining under the stars for couples where the house sommelier sources the

finest Greek wines to pair each of chef’s dishes.

There’s also a concierge service for any outdoor activity such as private sunset sailing tours, archaeological site visits with private tour guides, visits to famous wineries and horse riding.

If that doesn’t get you in the mood, nothing will!

For more information, see www.erosantorini. com.

While TV’s Love Island (left) may be attracting some extra attention to Majorca, the island itself is already full of beautiful things, coupled with a rich history and a sun-kissed climate

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

Ronan O’Hagan, Molson Coors; Niall McMonagle, Windmill Lane Recording Studios; Christina Hamilton, Four Star Pizza and John Paul Prior, MusicMaker store

Grab a pizza the action in a music superstar search

Tetyana Zhemerdyey, Glorious Sushi; Micheal O Cadhla, Tastefully Yours; Heather Condren, Sadie’s Kitchen and Christine Fowler, Ardkeen Stores

FOUR Star Pizza has launched a nationwide competition to find Ireland’s next musician superstar.

Star Nation is calling on musicians from all four provinces to submit one original song for an opportunity to win €3,000-worth of music gear, a recording session in Windmill Lane Studios and a chance to perform live at the final showcase gig at Whelan’s.

Christina Hamilton, Four Star Pizza communications executive, said: “For a relatively small population, we have produced some of the biggest musicians in the world.

“Whether you’re a solo

singer or play in a band, are a rapper, a potential rock star or a country legend, we would encourage you to get writing and send us your songs. We can’t wait to hear them,” she added.

Star Nation is free to enter and musicians can submit their track to Four Star Pizza online before the closing date of Wednesday, July 31.

All entries must be completely original compositions and only one song per artist can be submitted. Entrants must be over 18, reside in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, and be willing to participate in promotional activity if selected.

Wood you join in with this Bushmills’ collaboration?

Alan Phillips, Studio Coffee and Emma Murray, Arthur Mallon Foods

John Flynn, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit; Artie Clifford, Blas na hEireann and Amy Flynn, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit

BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey will team up with creative woodworker, Eamonn O’Sullivan, for the next event in their Black Bush Stories series. The collaboration will see Eamonn join Bushmills to host a series of hands-on whiskey and woodcarving workshops in Dublin.

Taking place on July 23 and 24 at Drury Buildings, guests will experience a whiskey tasting led by the Bushmills Brand Ambassador, before attendees then having the chance to try their hand at woodcarving too, with specially created Black Bush drinks served throughout the event.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Tropical Torpedo IPA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Fallon Moore, Blas na hEireann and John Murphy, Murphy’s Home Bakery

Denise Marron, Intertrade and Damien Clarke, Kookee

Micheal O Cadhla, Tastefully Yours; Fionnuala Malone and Maria Svejdar, GS1 and Tommy Bowe, Country Style Foods

Irish food awards attendees B

LAS NA hEireann, the Irish Food Awards, recently held their Backyard event in the Seamus Ennis Centre in The Naul. Entitled Buyer Insights, the event saw keynote speaker, Malachy O’Connor, speak about the key skills needed for preparing for buyer meetings, negotiations and commercial developments.

O’Connor is the founder of Irish Food Consulting and has more than 20 years’ experience in the supermarket trade with roles in Marks & Spencer, Dunness Stores and Aldi Ireland.

On the day, guests also enjoyed a lunch of Blas na hEireann award-winning produce in the sunshine. Blas na hEireann are the largest food awards on the island,

open to all 32 counties, with judging taking place during June and July, with finalist judging in Dingle, the home of the awards, on October 2 and 3.

With Backyard at Blas talks taking place on October 4 and 5, the final Blas na hEireann 2019 awards will be presented on these dates alongside these popular producer networking events.

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THIS COULD BE the drink of the summer. A wonderfully fruity beer with the taste of mango, papaya and passion fruit. There are five different hops used that, when combined with the fruit, make each mouthful a delight. It has a very refreshing light body but it’s stronger than a normal session IPA with a 6.7% ABV.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Renault workhorses get revised new models A KEY player in the van market for 120 years, Groupe Renault is upgrading its light commercial vehicle range with enhanced styling, connectivity and bespoke features that both cater to the varying needs of its professional customers and deliver quality levels comparable to those of passenger cars.

Since their launch in

This generation of a popular model has seen Mitsubishi further refine the line, offering a superb range of features that should prove a hit with many looking for their next SUV

Meet the perfect SUV: Mitsubishi’s Outlander

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NOW in its third generation, the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV has become even more popular in recent years thanks to a plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) joining the range in 2014, and sitting alongside its 2.2-litre turbo-diesel counterpart.

The Outlander range was heavily face-lifted in 2015, with new styling, extra equipment and a revised chassis.

In 2017 there were additional minor improvements in order to keep up with the fastmoving SUV sector, and it has now received a refresh for 2019.

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander has a smoother look than before, while its excellent underpinnings remain unchanged It’s more aerodynamic, too, with underbody panels helping to aid fuel

efficiency.

It has been given a more curvaceous design in line with Mitsubishi’s latest ‘Dynamic Shield’ design language, with LED headlamps and a large three-diamond logo.

Generous use of chrome detailing on the front grille, window line and tailgate door give the new Outlander an upmarket look.

Overall, the exterior look of the new Outlander is clean, robust, purposeful and very pleasing to the eye.

In order to keep things simple, Mitsubishi offer the new Outlander in diesel guise with just two trim levels (both generously equipped) – Instyle or Black Line (both with 4WD, manual or automatic transmission, and seven seats as standard).

However, the PHEV model is only available with five seats, but trim

levels are increased to three – Intense, Instyle and sporty S-Edition.

Blending an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain with the space, comfort and off-road capability you expect from an SUV, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is ready for any challenge.

Offering up to 45kms of all-electric range – which, for many drivers will be enough for the average commute and most everyday tasks – the new Outlander PHEV is the perfect travelling companion for nearsilent, zero-emissions urban driving.

On longer journeys, the 2.4-litre petrol engine wo r k s i n te l l i g e n t l y with the electric motor to provide more power and torque, while also improving fuel economy.

As a result, the Outlander PHEV delivers up

to 139mpg (combined) and Co2 emissions of 40g/km, without compromising performance.

Additionally, whether you are in electric or hybrid modes, the Outlander PHEV’s advanced four-wheel-drive system keeps working to deliver added confidence on slippery roads and loose surfaces.

My review car was a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Instyle, in striking Orient Red metallic paint, with sumptuous diamond-quilted black leather seating as standard.

Featuring 8-way pow-

er-adjustment, it was very easy to get comfortable behind the leather-clad multi-function steering wheel.

Other standard features include 18” alloy wheels, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors with corner sensors, silver roof rails, sport mode switch, electric parking brake and rain and dusk sensors.

Some of the many other features include LED daytime running lights, LED headlamps with automatic levelling and LED high beam, Smartphone Link Display

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1) Refreshed for 2019 2) More capable Than ever 3) Outstanding fuel efficiency 4) Annual road tax just €170 5) Priced from €39,900 (ex-delivery)

Audio with six speakers, DAB radio, along with numerous other quality features.

Spritely performance is guaranteed, with the stylish SUV capable of sprinting from 0-100km/ h in just 10.5-seconds.

With a comfortably interior, up to 1,602-litres of load space, and driving technology that makes driving easier and keeps you safer on the road, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the perfect SUV for every adventure.

Pricing starts at just €39,900 (ex-delivery) and is inclusive of a €5,000 SEAI grant for private customers, and €2,500 VRT relief.

For ultimate peaceof-mind motoring, all Mitsubishi passenger cars are supplied with an 8-Year/150,000km warranty as standard, along with a 5-Year Mitsubishi Assistance Package.

1980, Master and Trafic have established themselves as mainstays of the LCV market, having sold more than four million vehicles.

The new models of both have gained stronger design, powertrains and equipment with both benefiting from new designs, new engines, bespoke cabin layouts, improved driving comfort and greater onboard connectivity.

Enhanced The new Master’s cabin gains upmarket appeal as well as enhanced practicality and functionality.

Under the bonnet there are new 2.3 dCi engines providing more power and torque while reducing fuel consumption.

Driving is also safer and more seamless thanks to new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The New Trafic is even more versatile, in terms of its agility, connectivity and revised ergonomics.

Powered by new 2.0 dCi engines, it responds to all professional situations and to certain personal uses.

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UPSET TARGET: SOCCER: LUCAN United’s first appearance in the FAI Cup in seven years had thrown up a home tie with fellow Leinster Senior League side Killester Donnycarney.

The West Dublin club began last season two tiers below Killester but, after sealing a league and cup double, manager John Doyle is confident they can cause an upset.

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Masters all set for Murcia rematches  sport@dublingazette.com

THE IRELAND Masters Over-55s hockey team is looking forward to their rematches with Spain at Ballsbridge’s Pembroke Wanderers this weekend following a memorable challenge series in Murcia against Spain earlier this year.

The Spanish side – who will stay in the nearby Sandymount Hotel – face off on Saturday at 5.30pm against Ireland and then again on Sunday at 10am in a pair of international fixtures famed for intense competition but with a strong camaraderie.

“Ireland Masters have a reputation for sportsmanship, inclusivity and determination,” says the Irish team’s Chris Townson.

“We can’t change the fact we have only a small pool of players but we can punch above our weight, we can be proud to wear the shirt and above all demonstrate to all the true value of sport.”

Reflecting on the Spanish series, Townson reflects: “The alarm goes at 3.30 am on Saturday, the bags are packed the international shirt folded and the anticipation is rising. I get up and out for a flight at 7am our first friendly of the season awaits at 5pm in Murcia Spain.

“The excitement and pride of playing international sport at 56 years old makes commitment worth it. The journey might be long today and all those sessions in the gym, the training camps and the effort to improve; but this is worth it.

“I eventually arrived at the ground at 4pm to a warm and sunny February afternoon to meet our squad and our opposition.

“The game was great fun. Our Spanish friends came out on top today but only just, I could genuinely feel the spirit of Masters Hockey. The pride to wear the shirt, the camaraderie and craic.

“The evening was still young and

The Ireland Over-55 Masters side ahead of their matches against Spain in Murcia in February

great lifelong friendships were formed over dinner and a glass of local wine.

My newfound friend, the Spanish goalkeeper and captain, would be tested tomorrow “The next morning, we play again, the friendships made put aside for the 60 minutes. We play much better, but the illusive win…

“What a weekend, great sport, great teammates and fantastic hosts. The spirit of Masters Hockey is very powerful, we must do it in Ireland next time.”

And thus this weekend’s rematches come into view while there is also the jostle for places in the Masters World Cup squad who will play in South Africa in 2020.

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

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SOCCER: LUCAN UNITED WILL MEET FELLOW INTERMEDIATE SIDE

LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S

Lucan United’s Gareth Hamilton and Gareth Matthews at the FAI Senior Cup draw on Monday. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

CONGRATS WELL done to the our Junior SeniorAfootballers la who overcame St Oliver Plunketts, with a scoreline of 2 – 12 St Oliver Plunketts 1 – 10.

Hard luck to the Dublin Hurlers and our Ballyboden representatives who lost out to Laois in the All Ireland Championship. Hard luck to Boden lads.

Hugh, Ryan, Harry , Eoghan, Paul Waters and Frank McNamee who are part of the Dublin Minor management team who lost against Kildare in the Leinster Final There was no winner of this week’s lotto - next week’s jackpot is €4500. The numbers drawn 14, 25, 22, 15.

GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN THANKS to all who played and supported our Annual Golf Classic last Thursday at sunny Westmanstown.

Special thanks to Ken Murray of Finance Solutions in Lucan for his generous sponsorship of the eventwe are indebted to Ken for his continued support not just financially but for his involvement with our underage teams as well.

Thanks also to Paul Croft of Fresh Super Foods in Laurel Lodge for providing all our participants with healthy goodie bags to keep up their energy levels while negotiating Westmanstown.Congratulations to the overall winners Copper Face Jacks followed by Capital Glass in

2nd and Sean Murrays team coming in 3rd.

Our next scheduled fundraiser will be a Race Night on Friday October 4th at Westmanstown-details will be circulated shortly.

Disappointing evening for our Intermediates on Saturday evening when their Div 4 League tie with St Finians Swords failed to go ahead due to the absence of a referee.

This is most unfair to both teams who had to make personal and work arrangements for this fixture and find their efforts are in vain-County Board please take note-no details yet of refixture.Juniors lost in their Div 8 game away to Binn Eadair on Sunday.

LUCAN SARSFIELDS SENIOR footballers maintained their good form with a solid win vs St Maurs, and are very much in the chase for league honours as they sit 3rd in AFL1.

Inters drew and FOLLOWING defeat to are in touching distance of a play-off Naomh O place. Jnr As unfortunately lost out to a strong Towers of Lusk team.

Jnr Bs arrested their recent slide in form with a good away win, very much helped out by some Minors who togged out. Inter Ladies footballers got back to winning ways in the Cup. A great win for our U16 hurlers in the last league game vs Kilmacud Crokes, which topped a solid weekend for boys hurling with U14 and U15 also recording wins.

Well done to Lauren Dawson ©, Phoebe Shannon Sinead Daly Millie Reid and Lilly Rooney who were part of the Dublin U16 Camogie team who had a good win vs Clare. Disappointment for Chris Crummey and the Dublin Senior hurlers as they lost out to Laois, and commiserations to Jake Rooney and Colm Walsh part of the Dublin minor footballer squad who lost the Leinster Final at the weekend also.

We have an Comedy Night coming up in the Club House – Saturday 27th July , tickets €10 and we will have a happy hour between 8 – 9pm where all pints will be €3. Come up and support.

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Lucan avoid big guns as Doyle welcomes home tie FAI SENIOR CUP DRAW  DAVE DONNELLY

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LUCAN United’s first appearance in the FAI Cup in seven years had thrown up a home tie with fellow Leinster Senior League side Killester Donnycarney.

The West Dublin club began last season two tiers below Killester but, after sealing a league and cup double, manager John Doyle is confident they can cause an upset.

As the second-lowest ranking of the ten intermediate sides left in the draw, there was no such thing as an easy draw but home advantage is

always a big factor in these games.

Lucan themselves were stunned when they fell to a 6-1 defeat away to Collinstown in the last 16 of the FAI Intermediate Cup and were perhaps relieved not to draw them again.

“It’s an all non-league t i e s o we ’re h a p py enough,” Doyle told the Dublin Gazette.

“It’s all you can ask for. It’s nice to get the big boys but if you’re not going to get them, at least a home draw. Both teams will be only back for preseason.

“If you get a League of Ireland team, they’re in the middle of their season

and you’re only starting your pre-season, so it’s difficult.

“Killester did well last year in the top division so it’s going to be tough for us but we’ll take the home draw and see how we get on. We haven’t played them in a few years.

“We’ll give it a good go – it’ll be a tough match.

We’ll give a good account of ourselves. We had a good season last year and will hopefully continue that on.”

It’s been a short summer for Doyle’s squad whose season was stretched to the end of May due to their cup successes and a delayed cup

qualifier against Aisling Annacotty.

The group returned to pre-season training on Tuesday night and Doyle expects all of last season’s squad to stay on board and to strengthen in a couple of areas.

“We’re looking at two or three in and that’s it.

Everybody seems to still be there so far. We’ll take it from there and see how everybody is after their couple of weeks off.

“We haven’t really had long off because we didn’t finish until the end of May. “We haven’t had much of a break so hopefully the lads aren’t too unfit.

Most of them go to the

gym and stuff.

“There’s always clubs sniffing around players but, so far, everyone wants to have another go next year.

“After winning the league and winning the cup, we want to see if we can get promoted again into the top division.

“They’re a good bunch of lads and they got on well together.

“A lot of them are probably saying to themselves, ‘I’m enjoying it there so I’ll give it another season’.

“Hopefully we’ll have a good season and can go and get promotion. That’s what we’ll be trying to do.”

King Louis rules in Tullamore

Donore Harriers athletic Louis O’Loughlin

CLONDALKIN man Louis O’Loughlin (1.54.00) won the most dramatic race of the national athletics Under-23 and Junior championships in Tullamore when he edged out Mark Milner (1.54.01) of Tullamore Harriers and Daragh McIlhenny (1.54.02) of Bantry AC in a tense, tactical 800m race.

The three pre-race favourites had broken clear of their pursuers at 300 metres and reached the bell in a moderate 60 seconds.

The race did not reach high-tension until the 600 metres mark when Milner made his move,

gaining three metres on O’Loughlin and McIlhenny as they rounded the top bend.

McIlhenny, who recently set new Irish junior records for the 5,000m and the 3,000m, began chasing down Milner in the sprint to the line in what seemed like an ultimate duel between the two. O’Loughlin was two strides back and looked out of contention. But he wanted to be the king and, holding the inside line, he sprinted to a remarkable win, with just two-hundredths of a second separating the three athletes.

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SOCCER: TALLAGHT CLUB BUILD UP TO TRIP TO NORWAY WITH 0-0 TIE AGAINST SLIGO

Bradley calls on Rovers to show ruthless streak in Europe LOI PREMIER DIVISION  sport@dublingazette.com

SHAMROCK Rovers finished off their pre-Europa League build-up in low-key fashion as they drew 0-0 with Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

For head coach Stephen Bradley, he felt his side did more than enough to win the tie but had to settle for the draw which leaves them eight points off leaders Dundalk after 24 rounds of matches in the SSE Airtricity League.

“We do everything but score. But we’ve got to be more ruthless. We’ve got to turn performances like that into three points and tonight we haven’t,” was Bradley’s immediate assessment of a match that saw his men force thirteen corners and manage over twenty shots on goal without finding the net.

Although debutant Graham Cummins (who went closest with a neat header that hit the crossbar), Jack Byrne, Dylan Watts and substitute Dan Carr missed a succession of chances, Bradley feels there is much to admire in the way his charges are playing.

“We just need to keep going. We need to keep believing it. I think it if it was the other way round you’d be really worried. If you’re struggling and not

playing well and not dominating teams and maybe getting one or two chances, I’d be more worried about that.”

Bradley will be looking for a more cold-blooded touch in front of goal as the season enters a key phase. “I’m really happy. I’d delighted with how we played and how we approached the game, everything about it, but we’ve got to be more ruthless.”

Rovers make their way to Norway to take on SK Brann in the Europa League on Thursday, June 11 and then host the Norwegians in Tallaght on June 18 before their next SSE Airtricity League Premier Division home fixture with UCD in a couple of weeks.

Brann currently sit seven points off top spot in the Norwegian league and Stephen McPhail went to watch them play last weekend on Rovers’ behalf to scout out their style.

“I think it’s going to be a tough game, there’s no doubt about it. They’re a good side, but it’s definitely a game over two legs that we can go and win,” McPhail said to the Irish Independent this week.

“They’re big and physical as well, very dangerous on set-plays. They’re quick up front.

“We know they’re strong, but over two legs we can definitely go and win the tie.”

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley following their 0-0 draw with Sligo.

Picture: Pat Kehoe

Ireland celebrate their quarter-final win. Picture: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Peas stars in world semi final WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES  DAVE DONNELLY

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PEAMOUNT United’s Naoisha McAloon, Eleanor Ryan-Doyle, Megan Smyth-Lynch, Niamh Farrelly, Amber Barrett and Lauren Kealy all have a World University Games semi-final to look forward to following their dramatic win on penalties over China.

Goalkeeper Amanda

McQuillan scored a penalty and saved a penalty as Ireland advanced to the semi-final in Naples on Tuesday, setting up a game with North Korea, McQuillan had little to do during the 90 minutes against China as Dave Connell’s side dominated possession and chances but she stood up when counted in the penalty shoot-out.

The 21-year-old took responsibility for the first

penalty and, after Yingying Yang skied China’s opening kick, McQuillan saved from Ruonun Yin. McQuillan, SmythLynch and Lynn Craven all converted for Ireland it was left to Peas striker Eleanor Ryan Doyle to calmly slot home the winning penalty.

Ryan Doyle had hit the bar for Ireland with a header during an actionpacked second half as Ireland looked to finish the

game in normal time.

Earlier, Craven had struck the post in a game Ireland dominated with 73% possession, as they had in group games against holders Brazil and South Korea.

Ireland will now face North Korea in the semifinals on Thursday knowing that a win will guarantee them at least a silver medal under a coach widely touted for the vacant national team role.

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ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN OUR Senior Footballers defeated Naomh Fionnbarra in the league and our Junior C team drew with Erin Go Bragh.

Big match Wednesday for our Minor Footballers as they play their last league game and push to finish top spot in Division 2. Throw-in against St Pat’s of Donabate is 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Our Inter and Junior Hurlers are in Championship action Wednesday and Thursday. Fixtures are listed on our website.

Live music next Sunday in the club for our Towers Most Talented evening. We’ve Farmer, Joey Murphy and Davey McCarthy performing from 6pm. We’re inviting others to come along and join in.

Thanks to Tommy Keogh for his organisation of the Annual Club Mass for Deceased Members, to Fr Damian for celebrating and those who attended.

Hundreds of euro in prizes are up for grabs in our British Open Predictor competition. Pick an entry card from our website or from the club, with entry €10. Four golfers from the field need to be picked. Closing date for entries is Tuesday 16th July.

Best wishes to all the kids participating in our Club Camp this week.

Lotto 1st July. Jackpot: €9,100. Numbers drawn: 17,23,28,29 bonus ball 30. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: Tom Brady, F Cosgrove, Linda Bond. 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. All welcome.

THOMAS DAVIS LOTTO Results 2,6,10 & 11. Jackpot not won Next Week Jackpot €9,250.

Well done to the Senior Football who had a good victory over to St Jude’s in AFL1. In AFL 5 the Intermediate Team suffered a defeat to St Oliver Plunketts ER and Junior 1 Team defeated St Brigid.

Minor Hurling Team beaten

by St Oliver Plunketts in mid week and Junior Hurling Team defeated Lucan Sarsfields.

Under 13 Hurling Team defeated Geraldine Moran’s, Under 14’s drew with Ciara and Under 15’s lost to Na Fianna.

Junior D Hurling Championship v Na Fianna at 7.30pm in Collinstown Lane on Thursday.

Well done to the u13 players, mentors and parents who organized a very

successful juvenile disco last week as a fundraiser to the Serena and Dylan’s treatment fund. Great teamwork by the u13s. A brilliant night was had by all the children Thanks to all who helped out.

Thanks to those involved in last weeks Cup Camp.

Remember our camps our open to everyone In the community, register now for the two remaining camps.

Commissions to the Dublin Senior Hurling and Minor Football Teams whose Championship Campaign’s have ended for 2019.

Congratulations to the Dublin Under 20 Football Team on their Championship win. Best wishes to the Dublin Senior Football in the upcoming Super 8 Series.

WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 12-24-28. €25 goes to Lorraine O Brien, May Dervan, Tony Ryan, William Bissett.

Jackpot next week is €8,700. 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 will return late August and 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.

FOOTBALL: CLONDALKIN CLUB EASE PRESSURE

Finn fires Towers win AFL DIVISION 2 Naomh Fionnbarra 1-7 RoundTower, Clondalkin 2-14  MICHAEL MCGLYNN sport@dublingazette.com

A BRACE of goals from Eric Finn either side of half-time help secure a vital two points for Round Tower’s senior footballers and provide further impetus in their battle for survival in AFL 2.

Enjoying a six-point advantage at the break a n d h av i n g m i s s e d chances to extend the dominance upon their hosts early in the game, Towers effectively finished the game two minutes into the second half against a team that had been reduced to 14 players following an off-theball incident.

Straight from throwin for the second period, Conor Flannery carried 40 yards from midfield and kicked successfully to extend our lead to seven points, 1-8 to 0-4.

Finn then pounced on the misplaced restart to round the keeper and finish to the net, giving Towers the cushion to see out the win.

Naomh Fionnbarra showed initial signs of a response, scoring two points without a reply, but a comeback never looked likely.

To w e r s s h o w e d patience in retaining

RoundTower’s senior footballers

possession against the 14 men and sweeper Derek Murray angled a pass to Thomas Galvin in the right corner and he kicked from a tight angle.

Galvin followed it up with a free when the host keeper was penalised for barging. Micheál Walsh had won possession in front of his marker throughout the 60 minutes and he turned to kick Towers’ 11th point with ten minutes remaining.

O n t h e 5 8 m i nu te mark, Finbar’s registered a consolation goal when a pass across the square was palmed to the net.

But Towers responded

SPRINT QUEEN Adeleke races to Junior 100m win RHASIDAT Adeleke, of Tallaght AC, left, is pictured on her way to winning the Junior 100m event, ahead of Dundalk St Gerards AC’s Patience Jumbo-Gula during the Irish Life Health Junior and Under-23 Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Tullamore Harriers Stadium.

Adeleke made it home in 11.8 seconds, 0.2 ahead of JumboGula whom she runs with in the Irish international relay team.

Picture: Sam Barnes / SPORTSFILE

in the closing stages with three scores, with substitute Sean Casey kicking two frees and Ian Ward registering another placed ball.

The early momentum of the game was with Towers, with Walsh, Finn and Flannery breaking in on goal in the opening ten minutes but their opportunities failed to yield scores.

The opener arrived from Walsh beating his marker for possession and the push on him leading to Galvin kicking his first placed ball.

A good dispossession

by Kevin McGibney created another opportunity

for Walsh and the foul on him was punished again

by Galvin.

But the Cabra side got the game level at two each with Towers ruing the missed opportunities but the Clondalkin soon took control. A third Galvin free and one from Ward helped build a gap and, on 19 minutes, Murray’s win in the middle led to Walsh and Moran combining and Finn cut in from the right and made no mistake with a powerful finish.

It gave them a position of dominance and they never really looked back.

It lifts them up to 12th place in the table.

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FOOTBALL: DUBLIN MINORS UNDONE IN LEINSTER FINAL BY KILDARE

FOOTBALL

Shocko runs up third goal in Lucan’s ascent

The Dublin minor side ahead of their Leinster final against Kildare last weekend. Picture: Paul Lundy

Fionn fires eleven but Lilys go the distance ELECTRIC IRELAND MFC FINAL Kildare 2-21 Dublin 1-19 after extra time  CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

ELEVEN points from Thomas Davis clubman Fionn Murray wasn’t enough as Dublin Minor Footballers suffered extra-time heartbreak in Saturday’s Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Final in Navan.

Jim Lehane’s charges were hit with two goals in extra-time, with Eoin Bagnell and Aaron Browne to the fore for the Lilywhites, on the way to a five-point win.

St Oliver Plunkett’s clubman Lehane said despite the loss, his side played well at stages during the game, but ultimately missed a lot of scoring chances.

“We played well, quite well in patches,” he said.

“We had a lot of goal opportunities, we hit the bar a couple of times, we missed a penalty. In normal games we have been taking those chances readily, so it was a bit unfortunate today on the big day that it didn’t happen, but in fairness to Kildare they really got their match-up’s right.”

This game was delay for 11 minutes towards the end of the first half of normal time, after Dublin centre-half-back Senan

Forker collided with Kildare’s Kevin Eustace while contesting a ball close to the side-line, with the game tied at five-points apiece. Castleknock GAA confirmed on Saturday night, that Senan “didn’t sustain any neck injuries”.

Forker and fellow clubman Luke Swan were among those who worked hard for Dublin, with the latter scoring 1-1, including a goal in the opening minute of the second half.

Both sides had their periods of dominance in this game, with Dublin leading 0-4 to 0-2 after just 16 minutes, before Kildare responded in strong fashion.

Browne and Bagnall led the Kildare charge finishing with 1-7 apiece.

Murray led Dublin’s scoring, and was pretty impressive throughout from placed balls – finishing with 11 points, including eight frees and one 45’.

Forker’s injury halted Kildare’s momentum, as Dublin finished the half strongly with Ballyboden’s Ryan O’Dwyer and Murray on target to ensure a 0-8 to 0-7 interval lead.

Swan’s goal, along with an Alex Rogers point pushed Dublin 1-9 to 0-7 ahead inside four minutes of the restart, but Kildare failed to lie down.

Eustace; substitute Mikey Delahunty, Bagnell and Browne helped bring them

back into the contest, with the sides tied at 1-9 to 0-12 after 47 minutes.

Murray grabbed Dublin’s first point in 16 minutes to edged them back ahead, before Kildare fired two points on the bounce.

The Lilywhites mis-fired in the closing minutes, before Murray stepped up in the fourth minute of injury-time with a point to force extra-time, after a good combined team move.

Kildare were strongest in extra-time,

and fired 1-1 inside 40 seconds of the throw-in, including a Bagnall goal.

Luke Curran and Murray kept Dublin in touch, but Kildare fired their second goal before the break to take a 2-17 to 1-14 interval lead.

Kildare again proved strong on the restart, and although Dublin were awarded a penalty after a foul on Swan, they only managed a point, as Kildare held out for a five-point win.

Thomas Davis’s Fionn Murray. Picture: Paul Lundy

STEPHEN O’Shaughnessy continued his goalscoring form as he netted for Lucan Sarsfields in a 3-18 to 3-12 win over Naomh Maur.

The win lifts the 12th Lock club into a share of third place in AFL Division One with four rounds of matches to go this season.

The former Dublin defender O’Shaughnessy starred in Lucan’s recent win at the expense of Templeogue Synge Street - amassing a personal haul of 2-3 as a substitute. His latest goal on the stroke of half-time provided the hosts with a 2-10 to 1-7 buffer at 12th Lock and they remained in the ascendancy when the action resumed.

Despite Maur’s continuing to dig deep, the Rush outfit ultimately fell to a six-point reversal.

Ballyboden St Enda’s lead the way by five points with a 2-12 to 1-10 win over St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh. Goals in either half from David Hayes and Darren O’Reilly ensured that ‘Boden remain unbeaten in this season’s topflight.

Hayes raided forward from wing-back to palm home the first goal for a 1-16 to 1-4 lead at half-time.

O’Reilly discovered a gap through the heart of the Plunkett’s rearguard and produced a composed finish for their second goal.

While not necessarily killing off the game as a contest, it left Plunkett’s with a lot of ground to recover.

GazetteSPORT JULY 11-17, 2019

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LUCAN’S BIG FAI CUP DATE

SOCCER: Airlie

Heights club looking forward to taking on Killester Donnycarney in the senior cup.

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CLONDALKIN’S KING LOUIS ATHLETICS:

O’Loughlin wins dramatic national title with excellent finish in Tullamore.

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DUBS UNDONE

BY KILDARE FOOTBALL: Painful extra time defeat for Dublin at the hands of Kildare in the provincial minor final.

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Bohan backs big shake up of provincial system  CÓILIN DUFFY

sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN Ladies football manager Mick Bohan says it’s possibly time to end the Provincial Ladies Football Championships.

As Dublin get set to face Waterford in their first game of a Round-Robin All-Ireland Championship in Portlaoise this Saturday (3.30pm), he feels that a one-game Leinster Championship doesn’t feel right.

Dublin retained provincial silverware, after victory over Westmeath in the final - their first game this summer.

It’s the eighth year in-arow that the Jackies have claimed the Mary Ramsbottom Cup. Bohan, a former manager at Lucan Sarsfields, says it’s time to move away from the Provincial Championships.

“I actually had hoped that the LGFA would come forward as a leading-light and abandon the provincial series,” he said.

“Certainly in Leinster and Connacht it’s not working, and I don’t think anyone could argue with that.

“One game in a province - it hardly feels like a provincial final when you go to play it. Ultimately when you talk about the game itself and how to promote it - you need games.”

Bohan laments a lack of home games in the Championship, and is thankful that Dublin’s qualifier clash against Monaghan will be played at Parnell Park.

“In a provincial situ-

Dublin ladies football boss Mick Bohan.

Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

“One game in a province - it hardly feels like a provincial final when you go to play it.“ ation, we should have a home game and an away game, and then kids would come and watch it,” he said.

“This year is the first time we have a home game in the round-robin series. We play Monaghan in Parnell Park, and that’s an opportunity to go and sell the game.

“They are all important stepping stones in the promotion of the sport.

It’s not that people just

decide on August 25 that they will go in and watch a game in Croke Park they have to be sold the game little-by-little before that.”

Bohan’s comments c o m e fo l l ow i n g t h e announcement that the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship semi-finals will be played at Croke Park for the first time this Summer.

The games will form a double-header at GAA

Headquarters on August 25.Bohan says it is great news.

“It’s a huge incentive for anyone who wants to get to that stage. The opportunity to play in Croke Park is a huge one.

For four teams to get the chance now is certainly a huge opportunity.”

Waterford are next up, and Bohan knows the Deise will pose a tough task.

“For 42 minutes they

put it up to Cork in the Munster final, and they are not too dissimilar in the way they play to Cork,” he said.

There’s been some tight battles between Dublin and Waterford in recent years, including in a Championship game at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny back in 2017. Bohan recalls a tough battle that day.

“It was only in the last 12 minutes that we

pulled away in that game.

Sinead [Aherne] scored a fabulous goal in that tussle. In fact one of the goals I remember was when Nicole Owens scored a palmed goal against them, which just gave us a bit of airspace.

“Waterford were a fine team that day, and it was a cracking game. We can’t wait for Saturday and it’s in a good venue, so we expect a really good contest.”