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Delight for area as school build to go ahead MARK O’BRIEN

PUTTING THE FUN INTO A GREAT FAMILY FUN DAY

PICTURED at the Maldron Hotel family fun day to celebrate 22 years in Dublin 22 are Richard, Kayla and Leah Eustace with Megan O’Driscoll. See gallery page 6. Picture: Simon Peare

PARENTS of pupils at a Knocklyon school say they are delighted that the school is to finally get a permanent building after 20 years of waiting.

Pupils at Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna have been attending school in prefab buildings since the school opened.

On Friday, Minister for Children

and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone said that she has received confirmation from the Department of Education that the final legal obstacles to securing the site have been cleared and the purchase complete.

Parents and pupils staged a protest outside the Dail in October as part of their long-running campaign.

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radical bus route changes  MARK O’BRIEN

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LOCALS are being urged to have their say on the proposed changes to Dublin’s Bus services before the submission deadline in mid-September.

The ambitious BusConnects plan proposes to completely revamp the city’s bus services.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) say the new plan will increase the overall amount of bus services, provide more frequent orbital services and simplify the bus service on key radial corridors.

A number of information

sessions were held in the West Dublin area recently to allow the public to view the proposed changes.

The NTA have confirmed that more information sessions will be held in September.

Clondalkin counc illor Breeda Bonner (Lab) encouraged people to view the plans as they propose major changes to the local bus routes.

She said: “Some of these are good, e.g., a greater frequency of buses on our major bus routes and bus links to the Luas but some won’t suit everyone, e.g. no bus link between Clondalkin and Rathcoole and no bus connection to the Clondalkin/ Fonthill Railway Station.”

David Eaton, recently selected as a Labour Party

local election candidate for the new Palmerstown/ Fonthill ward, has called for a feeder bus link to the Clondalkin/ Fonthill railway station.

He said that a link with the station was increasingly important as commuter services from there now bring passengers directly into the city centre via the Phoenix Park Tunnel.

“For some people this is by far the fastest way to access the City Centre,” he said.

“A feeder bus to the station could be of great value for many people in South Lucan and Clondalkin, including North Clondalkin, in terms of quick access to the city.”

He added that while

he felt there were many good aspects to the BusConnects proposal, it also required improvements.

Tallaght-Central councillor Charlie O’Connor (FF) also urged the public to have their say on the proposals.

Speaking after the public information session held in The Square, Tallaght, he said: “It is hugely important that the people of Tallaght and surrounding areas such as Firhouse and Citywest are given an opportunity to air their concerns about the proposed changes to bus routes.

“There has been much debate and discussion about the recent proposals to change and augment the Dublin Bus network, particularly in Dublin South West.

“Public bus services in Dublin are in dire need of improvement but it’s essential that local commuters, who are directly affected, have their say on these proposed changes.”

Anyone wishing to make a submission in relation to the BusConnects service can do so by visiting www. busconnects.ie.

The closing date for submissions is Friday, September 14.

Call for improvement in regulations at recycling facilities THE Green Party has called for improvements in the oversight and regulation of waste permits following a fire at a recycling facility in Greenogue on Tuesday morning.

Six units from Dublin Fire Brigade attended to the fire at the NER recycling facility.

Following the fire, residents in nearby Clondalkin were advised to keep their windows closed due to ash in the air.

The Green Party’s Dublin spokesperson councillor Ciaran Cuffe said: “This large fire comes just seven months after a large fire at the St Margaret’s/Sandyhill vehicle recycling facility in North Dublin on 11th January 2018. There was also a large fire at the Oxigen Environmental Recycling Plant in Ballymount on 24th January 2014.

“It seems that history is repeating itself, and a review of our licensing procedures is needed. In both cases large clouds of toxic smoke passed over residential areas. We need greater oversight and management of these large recycling facilities. How is it that these fires are not contained and extinguished quickly?

Cllr Cuffe called on Environment Minister Denis Naughton to tighten up licensing and monitoring for such facilities.

Dublin Mid-West Greens Local Representative Peter Kavanagh added: “Residents are deeply concerned about toxins being released into the air from recycling plants during incidents such as this, so a review of the licensing procedures and better monitoring of these facilities would go a long way to alleviating these concerns.”

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MAMMOTH CYCLE: RAISING AWARENESS FOR ORGAN DONATION

Lucan man in 212km cycle to inspire donors MARK O’BRIEN

A LUCAN man completed a mammoth cycle last weekend to raise awareness for organ donation.

Ken Mulkerrins (39) cycled 212km from Lucan to Galway just two years after he had a heart transplant.

He told Dublin Gazette that he undertook the cycle to get people talking about organ donation.

He said: “What made me do it was to raise awareness about organ donation and to raise awareness around the fact that the current legislation surrounding organ donation means that it’s your next of kin that has the final say.

“So, no matter if you do carry an organ donation card, that’s a good thing and a great start but currently as it stands, it’s down to your next of kin.”

Ken said the thinking behind the cycle was to encourage people

to have a conversation with their loved ones to let them know their wishes in relation to donating

Ken - a former Irish Kayaking Champion – left his home in Oldbridge Park at 8am on Saturday

Ken Mulkerrins with his two children Conor and Kate

organs.

“It’s obviously a really hard time for the bereaved family to try and make decisions, so it makes it easier and more fluid if people have the chat in everyday life and it just makes it a whole lot easier and a lot more straightforward.”

morning.

After an overnight stop in Ballinasloe, he resumed his journey on Saturday morning, finishing at the Circle of Life Garden in Salthill.

The garden honours organ donors and was created by Denis

and Martina Goggin, whose son Eamonn passed away in 2006 when he was just 26-years-old.

“The cycle was good,” said Ken. “The weather was kind of against us. Since we left Lucan we had a headwind straight on and rain both days but it wasn’t ideal in that sense.

“I had in my mind to reach the garden by 2pm on Saturday and we got their at 2.05pm.”

Having been the grateful recipient of a donor organ, Ken said he hopes the cycle will inspire others to become donors.

Organ Donor Cards can be obtained by phoning the Irish Kidney Association 01 6205306 or Free text the word DONOR to 50050. Visit website www.ika.ie/ card.

You can also indicate your wishes to be an organ donor on your driver’s license which is represented by Code 115.

ARTS PROJECT

Entries sought for installation in hospital TALLAGHT University Hospital (TUH) has announced the launch of a collaborative arts project called The Sky’s The Limit that will see an art installation of over 25 hot air model balloons in the hospital atrium in 2019.

The project begins by inviting patients, staff and members of the Tallaght Community to get involved in a colouring competition to create bright, bold and beautiful hot air balloon designs.

The selected winning balloon designs will be on view in the Hospital Volunteer Coffee Shop on Culture Night (September 21) when the Arts Team will facilitate a demonstration workshop from 4.30pm to 7.30pm, transforming a plain white model balloon into a stunning array of colours.

From September to December, the Arts Team will work with hospital inpatients through the Hospital Arts Programme, run workshops in TUH for Hospital staff and run a series of community workshops in RUA RED Art Centre for all other participants.

The Arts Team will complete the final stage of assembling the balloons, editing, layout and site installation scheduled for Spring 2019. The Colouring Competition is open until Friday, September 14.

Entry forms are available to download from the TUH website or a printed copy is available from the coffee shop or the main atrium reception desk in TUH.

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KNOCKLYON: TWENTY YEAR WAIT FOR GAELSCOIL CHNOC LIAMHNA

Joy as permanent school building gets go-ahead MARK O’BRIEN

PARENTS of pupils at a Knocklyon school say they are delighted that the school is to finally get a permanent building after 20 years of waiting.

Pupils at Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna have been attending school in prefab buildings since the school opened.

Parents and staff have long campaigned for a permanent building for the school.

But a legal issue relating to part of the proposed site has stalled progress up until now.

On Friday, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone said that she has received confirmation from the Department of Education that the final legal obstacles to securing the site have been cleared and the purchase complete.

Chairperson of the Scoil Nua Chnoc Liamhna Committee, Trish McGinley told Dublin Gazette that parents were delighted to hear

FASTNews Charity cycle to raise funds for flood victims A CHARITY cycle will take place at Fonthill Retail Park on Friday to raise funds for those affected by floods in India.

The cycle is being organised by Eurasia Supermarket to raise money to help people affected by floods in Kerala.

The massive floods have been declared a calamity of severe nature by local authorities.

Over one million people have been sheltered in over 3,000 camps after they were forced from their homes due to the severity of the floods.

At least 216 people lost their lives in the floods, while there have been reports of up to 50 snake bites in some areas after the snakes entered homes from overflowing ponds.

A massive relief operation is now underway to help people return to their homes.

The cycle will take place between 10am and 6pm.

An exciting evening event at The Pearse Museum

Minister Katherine Zappone with parents of pupils at the Knocklyon school

the news.

She said: “It’s just great to see that it actually still is moving forward.

“We’d be nervous and it’ll take time for us to believe everything that we get told but at least we are getting updates now and when you see things like that you know things are happening in the background.

“Once all of that paperwork and the bureaucracy is done, it means it can move along as it should move along.”

Parents and pupils staged a protest outside the Dail in October as part of their long-running campaign.

Minister Zappone said Friday’s announcement was a tribute to the hard work and dedication of

local parents, teaching staff and management.

She said: “After over two decades, we have taken another step forward to ensure that Gaelscoil Knocklyon will have a permanent building.

“I have been in close contact with my colleague the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, to bring us to this point.

“It is important that momentum is maintained so that the children studying in Knocklyon will have safe, comfortable and secure

classrooms and other facilities.

“The new school will be built under the Department of Education ‘Design and Build’ approach, which should ensure that the project continues to advance.

“This campaign has been a long-running one, but those involved have never lost hope and remained focused throughout on securing their goal.”

Once planning has been approved, it is expected that the new school will be built within two years.

RED Line Book Festival have announced an exciting prefestival event.

Dermot Bolger in Conversation with Jennifer Johnston and John Sheahan, at The Pearse Museum on September 8 at 2pm.

Dermot Bolger is one of Ireland’s best-known writers whose fourteenth novel, An Ark of Light, is being published in Sept 2018. His relaxed and intimate conversations with leading Irish writers and figures in the arts have become an integral part of Red Line Book Festival.

One of the foremost Irish writers of her time, Jennifer Johnston’s acclaimed novels have won the Whitbread Prize, the Evening Standard Best First Novel Award, the Yorkshire Post Award and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Johnston will read from her work and talk about her writing life since her first book, The Captains and the Kings, appeared in 1972.

Famous as a violinist, tin whistle player and folk musician, John Sheahan is the last surviving member of the original and definitive five-man line-up of world-famous band The Dubliners. He will read from his poetry, reminisce about the famous friends and musicians with whom he embarked on a life-long journey through music, and play some of his most beloved tunes.

Tickets priced €12/€10 are now available from redlinebookfestival.com.

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GALLERIES

Dr Natalie Orloba and Jarislav Orloba

Charissa Eustace and Christine Walsh

Staff from the Maldron Hotel. Pictures: Simon Peare

Maldron marks 22 years in style

T

O celebrate 22 years in Dublin 22, on August 6th Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross held a fun day for all local families. On the day guests were treated to free food, drinks , games and access to a petting zoo.

Located at the iconic Newlands Cross, the local hotel employs 130 people locally and has been part of the community for over 22 years, Paul Clifford General Manager believes that integrating business interests with those of the local community is a longterm policy of the Maldron Hotel group.

Sporting, social and charitable sponsorships and donations are regularly and generously funded by the Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross, with strong links to the Clondalkin Tidy Towns committee, as well as the Clondalkin Women’s Network Association.

Senninha Bridgeman, Sean O’Neill and Shona Smee

John and Cathal O’Brien

Katie Kiernan and Adam Cruise

Lisa Mongan, Michael Mongon, Mary Margaret Maughan, Martin

Hayleigh and Mia O’Reilly with Roy

Bridget, Ann, Michael, Margaret, Alice and Bridget Cash with Willie Flynn, Angelina Dunne

Gerard Maughan and Owen Maughan

and Kali Keith

and Willie McDonagh.

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CLONDALKIN: THREE-STOREY HOMES HAVE BEEN VACANT SINCE THEY WERE BUILT IN 2006

Council urged to acquire vacant houses MARK O’BRIEN

SOUTH Dublin County Council have been urged to pursue a compulsory purchase order on six vacant homes in Clondalkin.

The three-storey homes on Station Road have been vacant since they were built in 2006.

South Dublin Mayor Mark Ward said he was “angered” that the homes

remain vacant during a housing crisis.

He said: “The housing system in this country is broken and all the talk that we hear from Government means nothing.

“The situation is getting worse. More and more families are receiving notices to quit from landlords and there is nowhere for them to go.”

Mayor Ward said he

has been advising people who have received notices to quit to remain in their homes until they have found alternative accommodation.

“It would be inhumane to advise them to comply with a notice to quit when it could mean they could end up on the streets with their children,” he said.

“Hotels are full, Hubs are at full capacity, HAP is not

working and there are very few social houses available, so where are these families meant to go?”

“I get calls every week from desperate families about houses that are vacant and boarded up.

Some of these have valid reasons but a lot of them do not.”

Mayor Ward raised the issue with the council in May. In response to his query, the council said the properties are being investigated under the Vacant Homes Strategy.

The counc il report added: “It has been our understanding that an Approved Housing Body were pursuing to purchase but developer did not progress.”

Mayor Ward said it was “scandalous” that the homes remained vacant.

“I don’t really care why the developer did not progress,” he said.

“I want the full law of the land brought forward

Mayor Mark Ward and William Carey at the vacant homes in Clondalkin

on this developer so that these houses can be used to house people on the social housing list.

“I can confirm that these properties were being investigated under the Vacant Homes Strategy, but I have no update on what the outcome of the investigation was.

“When we hear about ghost estates we often

think these are solely in rural areas, however here we have six vacant homes in the middle of Clondalkin while we have over 8,000 people on our social hous-

ing list.

“The Government need to bring in legislation that will prohibit property developers to idly sit on properties like these.”

Concern for loss of pitches at Ballycullen Park SOUTH Dublin County Council is being urged to reconsider its position on building a social housing development at Ballycullen Park. The plan has proved controversial as local club Knocklyon United say they will lose playing pitches if the houses are built.

Labour local area representative Aideen Carberry said residents are very concerned about the prospect of the pitches being lost. She said: “I’ve met with residents whose own children attend the club and there is a genuine concern that the potential loss of the pitches will have a major impact on the club and their children’s ability to attend training sessions.

“While I understand that the council has offered alternative space for pitches, they won’t be at the heart of the Knocklyon community, as they are now in their current location.”

Ms Carberry said that while there was no doubt that housing must be a priority for the council, this should not come at the cost of facilities for young people.

A council spokesperson said: “A portion of the council lands at Ballycullen has been identified as a potential location for social/affordable housing in the period up to 2021. The initial proposal has not been assessed further at this point. The area in question does not impact on the council’s playing field at this location.

“All clubs are allocated pitches on an annual basis and have no continuing right to any pitch.”

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TALLAGHT: LOCAL HOPING TO TAKE HOME TITLE OF MISS BURLESQUE IRELAND

Emma’s ready to take centre stage at finals MARK O’BRIEN

A TALLAGHT woman is hoping to take home the title of Miss Burlesque Ireland at the Grand Final of the competition next month.

Emma Weafer – who performs as DialEmma has been a well-known regular of the Dublin cabaret, drag, and burlesque scenes since she began her performance career at The George in 2000.

In 2011 she co-founded underCURRENT Seriously Camp Cabaret, an inclusive queer cabaret troupe, with her wife and fellow performer Lady K. Through the troupe, the pair began to explore the burgeoning burlesque scene in Dublin.

“Although our troupe blossomed out of the gay scene originally, I’ve always had an interest in a wide range of alternative nightlife entertainment forms, and I’ve found the burlesque scene to be incredibly welcoming and supportive and an absolute fountain of creativity,” said DialEmma.

“We’ve always had burlesque as part of our troupe’s shows and that element has grown from strength to strength in the past couple of years through collaboration with some of the incredible artists we’ve met.”

DialEmma’s performance style has always been lip synch and dance based. But over the past few years, she has found herself incorporating more and more burlesque elements into her routines.

She said entering the Miss Burlesque Ireland competition felt like a natural progression.

“I really like the idea of pushing myself as a performer and being more free with my body,” she said.

“I’m 37, I’m short and I’m curvy, so I’m also a little nervous about revealing that side of myself.

But I love that the core of burlesque’s message is that every body is beautiful.”

The Miss Burlesque Ireland competition has three rounds; a Red Carpet Parade where the contestants show off their performance personalities through their extravagant costumes, the Traditional round which celebrates the roots of burlesque from the 1880’s to the early 1960’s, and the Unique round in which the performers can choose any style and incorporate props and tricks to make their performances truly spectacular.

The Grand Final will take place in Liberty Hall on Saturday, September 15. Tickets will be available soon from www.missburlesqueireland.com.

Emma Weafer – who performs as DialEmma

LUCAN

Students celebrate results LUCAN Community College said they are delighted with the high standard of results that their students achieved in the Leaving Cert this year. The school had 120 Leaving Certificate graduates.

Many of their teachers were on hand to congratulate students on their achievements and to wish them well in their future endeavours.

One third of the students achieved over 400 points and many more achieved well over the national average.

Principal Ms Birnie said: “The class of 2018 were actively involved in college life and achieved in many areas including academic, awareness-raising, artistic, sporting and other endeavours.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Peter Ging, Teresa O’Leary and Monica McGill

Clondalkin Heritage Week’s Camac Walk in Clondalkin village. Picture: Simon Peare

Kevin Keogh, Liam Roche and Kevin O’Leary with Socks the Dog

Enjoying a Walk and Talk along the Camac River A

S part of Clondalkin Heritage Week, members of Friends of the Camac, a recently formed group of volunteers who are an offshoot of the Clondalkin Tidy Towns Group, held a Walk and Talk along the

Camac River.

Attendees enjoyed an interactive walk and talk where stories were shared about the river, its rich heritage and its importance both past and present.

Margaret and Peter Pardoe

Christine Finn, Jimmy Finn and Ann McEwan

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PAPAL VISIT: HOW THE 266TH POPE WILL IMPACT THE CITY ON HIS FIRST TRIP TO DUBLIN

Mixed reactions as the Pope’s visit set to put Dublin into lockdown SYLVIA POWNALL AND RACHEL D’ARCY

THE city centre will be on lockdown for Pope Francis’ visit this weekend as Dublin City Council and the Office of Public Works face a mammoth logistics challenge.

On Saturday, August 25, there will be 51 roads facing temporary closure including most thoroughfares in the city centre, with some shutting down as early as 6am.

Sunday will see 86 roads cut off, with parking suspended on another six, with a full list available on Dublin City Council’s website.

Parking will also be suspended in many areas though the council has stressed that emergency routes will be maintained and local access will be “facilitated as far as possible”.

Public transport services will continue to run during this period – with some changes to normal timetables – and passengers are urged to check with Dublin Bus and Luas before departing.

There will also be lim-

His Holiness, Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio)

ited access to the Phoenix Park, and Dublin Zoo will be closed to the public for the weekend.

Social Democrats Dail candidate for Dublin West, Aengus O Maolain, has criticised the extensive closures, describing the plans for Sunday in particular as “ludicrous overkill”.

He said: “Roads as far away from the Phoenix Park as Lucan and Blanchardstown are proposed to be closed under the notice.

“A s h t o w n , C a b r a , Navan Road, Castleknock, Laurel Lodge, Carpenterstown and Porterstown are going to be effectively cut off from the rest of Dublin for the Pope’s visit if the OPW’s road closures plan for August 26 are allowed to go ahead.

“It will be near impossible for residents to travel to other parts of the city with the proposed road closures.

“People have been telling me that they feel the proposal is totally over the

top, particularly for the many people in the area who have no interest in the Papal mass.”

He was also critical of the fact that the OPW held a briefing for the community on August 10 at the Castleknock Hotel – the day after the deadline had expired for objections to the plan to be lodged with Fingal County Council.

The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG), will be one of the first to greet Pope Francis when he touches down at Dublin Airport at 10.30am on Saturday.

It’s not clear whether the Pontiff plans to follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II who kissed the tarmac when he visited in 1979, but he’s guaranteed a Cead Mile Failte nonetheless.

A spokesperson for Fingal County Council told Dublin Gazette: “Cllr Lavin will be there on the tarmac to greet him wearing the chain of office, as is customary with any visiting dignitary.”

The whirlwind tour continues with a welcome ceremony in front of Aras an Uachtarain at 11.15am,

a stop-off at Dublin Castle at 12.10pm, a tour of the Pro Cathedral at 3.30pm, followed by a visit to the Capuchin Day Centre.

Saturday will end with a speech at the Feast of Families festival in Croke Park. Pope Francis will then fly to Knock at 8.40am on Sunday and is due back in Dublin at 11.50am, ahead of mass at the Phoenix Park.

He will be given a farewell ceremony at Dublin Airport at 6.30pm and is due to board a flight for Fiumicino Airport in Rome at 6.45pm.

The Abbey Street stop on the Luas red line will be suspended from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and there will be no service on the Luas green line between Dawson and Parnell from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

On Sunday, there is an even further impact for Luas users – however, there will be free travel on all public transport (provided you have a Phoenix Park Papal Ticket).

There will also be a secure access area around the city on Sunday, starting at the M50 at 6am until 11pm.

Retailers praying for great sales JC’S Supermarket in Swords has entered the spirit of things with a host of Pope merchandise ahead of the Papal visit this weekend.

Never one to miss a trick, the retailer proudly announced the arrival of its ‘Pontiff Pack’ in store on Facebook, describing it as “Everything you’ll need for the 26th August. Folding chair with holy water holder, blessed bottles to store it in, flasks for your hot tea and the all-important kneeling pads.”

Just days earlier, the supermarket heralded the arrival of a batch of ‘Genuflection jellies’ which it promised would be “sacrilicious” (right).

Tra d e rs t h e l e n g t h a n d breadth of Dublin are cashing in on the visit with a range of items from reusable canvas Pope bags to the now infamous Lollipope flying off the shelves.

Big name retailers are seizing the opportunity – among the items Dunnes Stores is selling are commemorative T-shirts –

while budget shop Dealz has cornered the lollipope market and says it has already sold well over half its stock.

Religious retailer Veritas’ range includes t-shirts, canvas bags, mugs, umbrellas, fridge magnets and key rings, and its chief execu-

tive, Aidan Chester said the merchandise had “gone down very well” with customers.

An army of followers to throng the Phoenix Park POPE Francis will meet homeless people who sleep in the Phoenix Park the day before he celebrates Mass there.

The Pontiff will be introduced to 80 homeless people at the Capuchin Day Centre in Bow Street in what is listed as a ‘private visit’ – including men and women who sleep rough at the Phoenix Park.

The OPW said “multiple food and drink stations” would be available at the park, where up to 500,000 people are expected to attend Sunday’s mass.

People who attend can expect to walk from 4km to 7km in the approach to the venue and within the park itself.

With private traffic being prohibited from anywhere near the venue, people will have to walk for up to 75 minutes from their public transport hub to the gates of the Phoenix Park and then queue for up to an hour to get into the park.

When the Mass concludes at 4.45pm, it may take more than two hours to walk back to the public transport hubs, with queuing times adding another hour or two.

Much of city centre to be impassable to traffic SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 12pm – 3.45pm: Sean McDermott Street, James Joyce Street, Gloucester Place Lower, Rutland Street Lower.

12pm – 4.30pm: Cathal Brugha Street, O’Connell Street Upper, O’Connell Street Lower, Talbot Street, North Earl Street, Earl Place, Sackville Place, Abbey Street Lower, Old Abbey Street, Harbour Court, Abbey Street Middle, North Lotts, Bachelors Way, Liffey Street Lower, Henry Street, Moore Street, Moore Lane, Rosie Hackett Bridge, O’Connell Bridge, Marlborough Street (6am – 4.30pm), Thomas Lane.

Cathedral Street (10am, Friday, August 24 – 7pm, Saturday, August 25).

From early morning to 5.15pm: Church Street, Nicholas Avenue, Mary’s Lane, May Lane, Bow Street, New Church Street, Friary Avenue, Red Cow Lane, Beresford Street, North King Street, Hammond Lane, Westmoreland Street, Dame Street from College Green to Georges Street, Dame Street from Georges Street to Lord Edward Street, Lord Edward Street, High Street, Bridge Street, Burgh Quay, Nassau Street from Dawson Street to Lower Grafton, Lower Grafton Street from Nassau Street to College Green, College Street from Pearse Street to College Green, D’Olier Street from Burgh Quay to College Street, Patrick Street from High Street to Kevin Street, Cork Hill, Castle Street.

Suspension of parking, 6am to 4pm/5pm: Killarney Street, Buckingham Street Lower and Upper, Sean McDermott Street Lower and Upper, Cathal Brugha Street, Cumberland Street North, Sackville Place, Abbey Street Lower, Abbey Street Middle, Eden Quay (between O’Connell Street Lwr & Marlborough Street), Bachelors Walk, Bow Street, Nicholas Avenue, Church Street, North King Street, Mary’s Lane between Church Street and Beresford Street.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Today, most of the roads surrounding the Phoenix Park will be closed off from 6am to 11pm.

As the day of the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park, most of the surrounding roads will be closed off today, beginning at 6am and lasting until 11pm.

Parking restrictions will also be in place for Sunday.

For full details, see www.opw.ie.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | STOCKING UP AS THE CITY IS SET TO SHUTDOWN

There’s no way yer man from the Vatican is darkening Davy’s door DAVY was in the driveway when I walked past his house on me way to the shop to get me messages.

He had the boot of the car open and what looked like half the supermarket in there.

“Ah howya Gaz,” he says. “Haven’t seen ye in a while.”

“Sure ye knew I was on me holidays,” I says. “And a grand break I had too.

Here, what’s all this anyway? Is there an oncoming apocalypse that I should be made aware of?”

“Nah, worse,” he says. “The Pope.”

“Wha’? Is he coming to your gaff so you have to put on a big spread for him?” I says to him, laughing.

“Sure I wouldn’t let him in the door,” Davy spits back. “He seems like a nice enough fella but after all that’s gone on,

I couldn’t in good conscience let him darken my door.”

“I have a feeling it’s not something that’s going to pop up,” I says. “So what’s with all the supplies then?”

“Ah I’m just stocking up,” he says.

“Sure the whole place will be in lockdown for the weekend so I’m making sure I’ve enough so I don’t have to leave the gaff until yer man is back at the airport and on a plane back to the Vatican.”

I admired the preparation to be honest. It seems like all of Dublin will have a fair bit of hassle getting anywhere or doing anything this weekend.

I even heard that out as

far as Lucan, the guards were telling people not to park their cars in their driveways in case they get blocked in by people parking there.

I says this to Davy and he gets all animated.

“And have ye seen the list of things they’ve banned?” he says. “There’s a rake of stuff ye can’t bring into the

“

Maybe he’s right. Maybe me mind is a bit twisted after all

Pheono.”

“I know,” I says. “And whatever about bags of cans and what have ye, I can’t believe they’re not allowing mobility scooters or chairs in. There’s gonna be a fair few elderly people there and they’re facing a fair auld walk in to see himself.”

“It’s no wonder they’re setting up a morgue inside,” says Davy.

“Here,” I says. “Ye don’t think….nah, it couldn’t be.” “Ah go on, wha’,” says Davy with a pleading tone in his voice.

“I was just thinkin’,” I says. “Do ye think there could be some long-term planning here?

“What do ye mean?” he says.

“Well, ye know the way the Government have been getting a bit of stick for shelling out 30-odd million for this

shindig?” I says to him, walking him through me little theory.

“Yeah, it’s a scandalous amount of money,” he says.

“Yeah, ye know the way they’re always worried about pension shortfalls coming down the tracks?” I says.

“Well maybe this is an attempt to cull the herd a bit. Spend a bit now to save a fair whack later if ye get me?”

Davy looks at me disgusted. “Ah here now, that’s not right,” he says. “Your mind works in some twisted ways sometimes.”

I stayed stony faced and turned off down the road. I was only messing, of course, but it’s a bit of craic to get the rise out of Davy. Maybe he’s right.

Maybe me mind is a bit twisted after all.

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ENTERTAINMENT JOHN LYDON TAKES AIM

Take this PiL for some raw honesty from Rotten legend PUBLIC Image Ltd have come to mean more to many punks than Johnny Rotten’s scene-making, better-known other band, The Sex Pistols.

As his far more stable and long-standing outlet, the vibrant, story-telling punks are currently in arguably their sharpest form, and in frontman

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John Lydon’s eyes, firing on all cylinders.

“Things are running much more efficiently

now,” the iconic vocalist tells us ahead of their Dublin date this week.

“We can guarantee wages. We can guarantee records that won’t be held up or analysed incorrectly.

With our own label, we’re outside of the s***sdom, and it’s taught us what continuity is.

“It’s allowed our friend-

ships to blossom.

“I’m absolutely rubbish at business,” he continues.

“I couldn’t count past ten.

But I work with friends.

“Our manager, Rambo, is a complete warhorse of a man, and he gave me the stamina and trust to believe in myself.

“These are songs that come from the heart and soul, and I like to share that. I like venues where I can see people’s eyes.

“It’s a church without religion, a celebration and an exploration. It’s fantastic.”

This is no nostalgia tour, however. Of his commitment to the band, Lydon proclaims: “I’ll keep going until I drop. As long as I’m alive, there’ll be a song to mention that. There has to be, really.

“I’m here to improve myself, and hopefully that has a positive effect on others. Songwriting was given to me as a gift, really.

“I accidentally walked into the Pistols and I’ve worked on it ever since. I take it really seriously.

“We’re writing constantly, but when we get together as PiL it freeforms and flows. We record more or less in the same way as we write. I can’t say what’s going to come out of us next.

“It’s been three years, though, and there’s three years of pent-up energy and anxiety. That’s a won-

Age hasn’t stopped John Lydon and his PiL bandmates from taking some well-deserved pops at The Establishment, connecting with new audiences also unhappy with the way things too often work

derful fuel to be burning.

“We are prolific; it comes from really liking the people you work with.

It’s intense, and obligations become a pleasure.”

That hasn’t always been the case, of course: in the early days, Lydon’s band relationships were a notorious problem in his music, as were his management.

McLaren “I never felt like I was under the thumb with Malcolm McLaren,” Lydon jokes of an old managerial nemesis. “He’s far too ineffectual and weak to be a threat. It’s just the glory hunters that emulated the Malcolm approach.

“There’s this cottage industry that’s built up around me saying that it’s their genius and that I’m

next to nothing to do with it. Well, where’s the proof of that?

“Here I am; I’m still at it; I’m not short of ideas.

Then there’s that lot.

“I suppose it’s the way of the world. You stand up for what you believe in, there will always be someone there in your shadow who claims they did it first. I take it as a compliment.

“Are my ideas so good you have to fight and squabble about them?

Ha!” These days, the functional heart of Public Image LTD and Lydon’s lifestyle are located far away from his original London base, on the west coast of the US. “LA is la-la land,” Lydon says of his long-time home. “I live down on the

beach so I don’t have anything to do with what goes on in town.

“The salt air’s good for me; all those respiratory illnesses I’m prone to cease to exist while I’m here.”

Sharpness Not that moving away has blunted any of the singer’s observational sharpness, which he has no issue turning on his roots in Ireland and what seems to be a fading local religious ethos.

“It’s so easy to judge in the name of religion and I think that’s what we see creeping back in now,” Lydon says, of the more extreme religious takes, in particular around abortion.

That particular call, he says, is a woman’s choice.

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“I understand both perspectives. My mother could easily have aborted me, and I wouldn’t be here today. I’d be very upset about that. “ B u t a nyo n e w h o thinks a woman would make such a choice lightly is very ignorant indeed about women.

“We’re now in the cusp of complete radical change and a break away from religion into a modern society, where people are judged for what they offer as an individual, with free thinking.

“Religion is still trying to drag us back to that medieval monstrosity we knew as underprivileged, disenfranchised slavedom,” Lydon adds.

“I hope we’ve got better at this stuff. I can see the improvements out there, but it’s a neverending cause, and one you can’t relax on, as it never stops.”

Lydon’s never been afraid to speak his minds

ALSO OUT AND ABOUT

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I’m A Celebrity is ‘24 hours of people sitting around moaning about not having showers or eating chocolate cake.

That’s pretty damn hard to endure.’ on all sorts, of course, and the less charged causes around him get similarly witty, barbed quips.

I’m A Celebrity – the show in which he once participated, for example – is “24 hours of people sitting around moaning about not having showers or eating chocolate cake.

That’s pretty damn hard to endure. I hate whingers.

“My biggest problem was when they’d sit round the corner with an acoustic guitar. I’d slip into the darkness, thinking: ‘I’m not singing Ging-GangGoolie with this lot!’,” he adds.

His tours, contrary to popular belief, were “never about chaos, but about connecting. A problem shared is a problem solved. Social clubs and music hall are where PiL shine”.

Arsenal, the football club he’s long supported, evoke a big sigh. “There aren’t many crying eyes at the Emirates over [former Arsenal manager Arsene] Wenger,” Lydon says.

“Sometimes people don’t take the hint.

That kind of arrogance is unbearable, and it’s a shame.

“He should have parted

as a legend, but he bought dodgy dopes. Any schoolboy could have seen where the problem was.”

The forthcoming show in Ireland, where Lydon traces his familial routes, are his first in five years.

“It was fantastic to play in Ireland,” Lydon said of his last show here, at Electric Picnic.

“The reception to PiL was stunning. I don’t know why, but I think it was something to do with the Sex Pistols hangover. I thought it would be negative, but it wasn’t. It’s home from home, Ireland, as it should be.

“We like the smaller, intimate gigs and Dublin offers that, though we’ve had to change the venue, as it sold out just after being announced. We’ve gotta get em while they’re young; gotta get the numbers. That’s how it is.”

Public Image LTD play Vicar Street on Sunday, August 26.

Come to fundraising fun at Leisureplex Stillorgan A SPECIAL fundraising afternoon is being held this weekend for The Down Syndrome Centre, with a donation also be made to CRY, a sudden adult death syndrome screening service for families affected by SADS – all to help honour the late Lucy Dolan (inset).

Lucy, who passed away suddenly last September, was a much respected professional with EE Group, with her friends

and colleagues organising this fun-filled way to honour and celebrate her life, as well as supporting charities.

So come along to Leisureplex Stillorgan this Sunday, August 26, from 2-6pm, where the afternoon’s bowling, pool, Quasar, refreshments and more promise to be a great afternoon, a fun way to honour Lucy, and an excellent opportunity to support The Down Syndrome Centre and CRY alike.

The charity fundraiser costs €20 per adult, and €5 per child. All are welcome.

A cracking good festival THE Dalkey Lobster Festival takes place from tomorrow, Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26 in the relaxed, chilled southside village of Dalkey, offering a fusion of local seafood with the best of current global jazz musicians and lots of fun events for all the family to enjoy.

There are lots of free events on throughout the festival, with organisers

encouraging both locals and those from further afield to come and get involved.

There will be delectable seafood available, including crab and lobster of course, and ‘all that jazz’ in the form of great musical performances.

For further information, see ilovedalkey.com, or also see facebook. com/DalkeyLobsterFest.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT DUBLIN CASTLE

THE SACRED TRADITIONS GALLERY ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY EXHIBITS THE SACRED TEXTS, ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS AND MINIATURE PAINTINGS FROM THE GREAT RELIGIONS AND SYSTEMS OF BELIEF REPRESENTED IN THE COLLECTIONS

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DUBLIN CASTLE

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OCATED on Dame Street, right in the heart of the city, Dublin Castle has stood for over 800 years.

In that time, the castle has served many functions and continues to be a major tourist attraction to this day.

Originally built as a defensive fortification by the Normans, the castle eventually became the official residence of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

Following the foundation of the Irish Free State, the castle temporarily served as the Four Courts, which had been badly damaged during the Civil War. In more recent times, Dublin Castle has been used to host official state visits, with Queen Elizabeth visiting there in 2011.

And when the castle isn’t hosting dignitaries, it has frequently served as a filming location.

Films such as Barry Lyndon, Becoming Jane and Michael Collins have been shot there and it has also doubled as the Vatican in The Tudors.

Here we take a look at some of the best things to see at Dublin Castle.

TAKE A TOUR OF THE STATE APARTMENTS

THE State Apartments dominate the south range of the castle’s upper courtyard.

They were built as residential quarters of the viceregal court and were the seat of the executive and focus of fashionable and extravagant social life.

Today the Apartments are the venue for Ireland’s Presidencies of the European Union, presidential inaugurations and prestigious functions.

The apartments boast stunning features, such as The Grand Staircase, which has played a major part of the main ceremonial route used during the inauguration of the President of Ireland since 1938.

The State Apartments Galleries host a vibrant programme of exhibitions, many of which explore themes relating to the castle’s history.

THE CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY THE Library Chester Beatty Library contains some of the finest treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.

The collections were left in the care of a Trust for the benefit of the Irish people by Chester Beatty - a successful American mining engineer, collector and philanthropist.

Since moving to Dublin Castle from Shrewsbury Road in 2000, the Chester Beatty Library has gone from strength to strength, with over 300,000 people visiting it each year.

Manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts complete this amazing collection - with Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur’an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts among the highlights on display.

THE GARDA MUSEUM IN a slightly ironic twist, the opening of the Garda Museum in its new location in the Treasury Building of Dublin Castle was held up for several months due to legal wrangles.

While mystery still surrounds what caused the hold up, the museum finally opened its doors to the public last August. Visitors will find an interesting exhibition about the history of An Garda Síochána and information on policing in Ireland before 1922.

Among the museum artefacts are photographs and documents outlining the history and development of policing in Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Uniforms, equipment, weaponry and an old garda bicycle can be found on display. Those who want to delve even deeper into the how crime has been combatted throughout the years can do so, with areas such as forensics, air support and the water division.

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ON YOUR WAY Whatever course of education you’re looking forward to (or staying with), the best of luck and enjoy it all!

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Don’t panic over the results – there are many options ahead MORE than 57,000 students across the country were celebrating after receiving their Leaving Cert results last Wednesday. But after that initial release of nervous energy following the long wait since the exams were finished in June, many students will face another anxious wait to find out if they have secured a place on the college course they wanted.

The seven students who received eight H1s in this year’s exams will have their pick of courses and overall, the number of students receiving 400 points or higher has jumped by almost 40% from 2016. In the same period, the number of students scoring 100 points or lower has dropped by 2% from 8.5% to 6.5%.

While this improvement in academic performance is to be welcomed, it is sure to make the race for college places even more competitive and there will likely be students left disappointed that they haven’t secured the place they set their sights on.

Fortunately for those wishing to pursue further education, the range of options available to them has never been greater. Even if you didn’t get the place you wanted through the CAO system, there is a wide range of courses available at Further Education Institutes that can offer an alternative route into the course you had your heart set on. Regardless of results, a big well done to the entire Leaving Cert class of 2018, who have just passed a major milestone in life.

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Technological University deal is warmly praised THE alliance of Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and Institute of Technology Tallaght is set to become the first Technological University (TU Dublin) in Ireland, as announced

earlier this summer by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.

The university will be located on three campuses – at Grangegorman, Blanchardstown and Tallaght – creating an inclusive and open learning experience offering path-

ways to graduation from apprenticeship to PhD level to a diverse range of students.

Speaking on the day of the announcement, the president of DIT, Professor Brian Norton, said: “This is a milestone day that

marks the beginning of a new type of Irish university that will revolutionise higher education in this country.

“TU Dublin will be positioned at the convergence of the arts, business, science and technology,

Students from DIT, ITB and ITT celebrate the announcement that TU Dublin will be established next January

and will strengthen the Greater Dublin Region and its prominence as a location that encourages and supports knowledge advancement, sustainable development and inclusive education.

“After many years of laying the groundwork, today is the realisation of our long-held collective ambition to become a technological university and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in higher learning in Ireland.”

Dr Diarmuid O’Callaghan, president of ITB, said: “Technological universities are an established feature of many international educational systems in Germany, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada and New Zealand, acting as a dynamic catalyst for economic, technological, social and cultural progress.

“TU Dublin will comprise a joined-up approach to the third-level experience that involves connecting students, employers, researchers and the wider academic community to facilitate economic transformation and sustainable growth.

“On this momentous day, we look forward to the establishment of the pioneering TU Dublin, where our students, staff and societal partners will connect with academic programmes to create Ireland’s skilled graduates of tomorrow.”

The president of ITT, Thomas Stone, said: “On behalf of all the staff, the 28,500 students across our three Institutes and all the contributors over the past seven years that have made this breakthrough possible, I would like to express our delight at today’s announcement by

An Taoiseach.

“TU Dublin will focus on practice-based, research-informed learning, combined with rigorous academic standards and success through inclusive and authentic engagement with our students.

“We look forward to the final stage of this process which will include ongoing engagement with the HEA and the Department of Education and Skills in advance of formal designation early next year.”

With establishment confirmed for early next year, the first graduates of TU Dublin will receive awards from the new university in 2019.

CAO and lifelong applicants who accept a place in DIT, ITB or ITT this August, as well as continuing students, can look forward to receiving their parchments from the new university.

Success STEMs from rise in interest in Leaving subjects BT IRELAND, which organises the BT Young Sci-

said: “I would like to sincerely congratulate all

entist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), has

students who received their results and com-

welcomed the positive news emerging from this

mend them for what many refer to as the tough-

year’s Leaving Cert results, showing an increase

est exam of their lives. It is fantastic to see so

in the percentage of student studying STEM at

many young people realising the possibilities and

higher-level generally across the board.

opportunities within STEM and working so hard

Of note, Maths is up, with 31.5% of students now studying higher level and of that number, 92.6% of students received a H6 or higher.

to achieve such results.

“At BT we see first-hand the limitless possibilities which studying STEM subjects at secondary

In Biology, 11.3% of students earned a H1 mark

school level can offer. As Ireland’s reputation as

– more than double the 5.1% who did so last year.

a global science and technology hub grows, so

Separate from Maths and Biology, higher level numbers also increased in Agricultural Science, Engineering and Technology.

Shay Walsh, managing director of BT Ireland,

too does the demand for skilled graduates.

“If we are to retain this status we need to be nurturing top-quality talent through our education system and through events like the BTYSTE.”

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Choices galore in the heart of old Blackrock IF YOU have just completed your Leaving Certificate and you want to go to college then Blackrock Further Education Institute (BFEI) offers Level 5 courses that have progression pathways to degree courses, or professional qualifications for those who want to go directly into employment.

BFEI also offers second chance opportunities to individuals who do not have the Leaving Certificate and are looking for a new career, and

a fresh start.

The institute is located just off the main street of Blackrock village, and is served by the DART line and key bus routes.

Make the clever choice and attend its Open Day on Wednesday, August 29 from noon to 6pm to learn more about its many courses, including Pre-University Law, Arts and Social Science, Psychology with Special Needs Assisting, Digital Publishing & Creative Writing, Computer Sci-

ence, Web Design, Interior Architecture and Design, Retail Pharmacy Assistant, Beauty Therapy and Theatrical Media Make-Up. Students can make a more informed decision about a course/career choice by speaking to course teachers and students, sampling the atmosphere and seeing the state-of-the-art facilities which includes computer laboratories, design studios, beauty salons and the learning centre.

Blackrock Further Education Institute prides itself on offering a wide range of courses which cater for traditional careers, as well as also looking to the future to offer meaningful choices for modern career and education paths

Computer Science set to be added to Leaving Cert exams STUDENTS from 40 schools

BFEI also delivers the new National Accounting Technician Apprenticeship. Apprentices who complete this two-year course gain a diploma from Accounting Technicians Ireland and a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

This programme will suit school-leavers (1822 years old) who prefer practical training to full-

time academic study.

Apprentices will work in an accounting firm four day a week and attend lectures one day a week.

The programme offers school-leavers an alternative to full-time thirdlevel study. They get paid approximately €17,000 a year, and tuition costs are fully funded.

If you cannot visit on open day, then it is highly

recommended that you browse the institute’s website or request a brochure to read about the courses and, in particular, the graduate profile which highlights their success and the benefits former students gained by attending BFEI. Further details on the institute and all courses are available now over at www.bfei.ie.

Find the perfect path to your further education with The Open College SPEAKING about the alternatives for learners in Ireland, Joe Walsh, chief executive of The Open College, assures students that there is a “real alternative to the big universities and courses available in Ireland that translate into real jobs, both here and Internationally”.

He continued: “Results are dominated by stories about who got the most H1s and the inevitable preoccupation with the CAO. This is frustrating for students who have not gained enough points or who are looking to pursue a different path, and in many cases wish to combine further education and entering the workforce.”

The Open College offers more flexibility and choice to its prospective students than any other private college in Ireland.

This independent private college offers more than 90 QQI (formally FETAC) approved Level 5 and 6 courses to thousands of students in a variety of formats.

Traditional taught programmes where attendance is required, blended learning and their renowned distance learning and e-learning programmes, are all available.

In this way, the student is empowered with options for independent study, informal learning and varied commu-

nication channels including one to one tutor support.

While QQI do offer some general interest courses, most of The Open College’s programmes are designed with upskilling and practical training in mind.

Business, Healthcare, Childcare, Digital Marketing, Management, Law, Journalism, Sports and Special Needs are just some of the areas covered, plus all courses are designed and constantly maintained by leading educational experts to ensure they are up to date technically, culturally and from a legislative perspective.

Walsh added: “QQI Level 5 and 6 major awards can be also used to progress to third level degree courses under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme, so there are still plenty of alternatives available.”

For further information on courses and programme advice, contact The Open College at The Learning Centre, Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18.

Email info@theopencollege.com, see www.theopencollege.com, or call its advice lines (Monday to Friday, 8.30am5.30pm) at 01 206 1828/206 1829.

will be first to start studying Leaving Certificate Computer Science from this September.

The introduction of Computer Science as a Leaving Certificate subject is part of the Government’s overall commitment to embed digital technology in teaching and learning.

The announcement is one of a range of that have been outlined in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) strateg y and Action Plan for Education, which aims to make Ireland the best education and training service in Europe by 2026.

The move will focus on h ow p r og r a m m i n g a n d computational thinking can be applied to the solution of problems, and how computing technology impacts the world around us.

Teach Announcing the new subject, Minister for Education Richard Bruton said: “The introduction of this new subject will teach our young people flexible, solutionorientated thinking.

“It will teach them to be creative, adaptable learners. It will increase the number of students taking up computing and STEM courses and apprenticeships after school, leading to a highly-skilled workforce.

“I’m delighted we were able to bring the introduction of this subject forward to this year as I think it is an important and timely addition to our education system.”

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New Stillorgan College courses a draw for students

STILLORGAN College of Further Education has been a specialist centre for further education/postLeaving Cert courses since 1986.

During this time, it has developed an enviable reputation for its delivery of further education programmes.

The college offers a range of practical courses that develop the necessary skills for the workplace or to progress to further study in institutes of technology or universities.

The college is innovative in providing courses that meet the current needs of industry. One of its new courses is a Level 5 course in Illustration and Design.

This exciting course introduces students to the wide-ranging discipline of illustration and helps them gain an improved understanding of the possibilities of image-making.

A second new course for 2018/2019 is a course in Regional Tour Guiding.

The purpose of this award

(which was developed in collaboration with Failte Ireland) is to enable learners to acquire the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to work effectively as a Tourist Guide in the greater Dublin Region and surrounding area.

It also provides learners with the necessary business skills needed to start their own tour guiding business.

Another recent addition to the list of courses is a Level 5 course in Anima-

tion. This introductory course prepares students with little or no experience for a third-level course in animation production. With a dual focus on drawing and computer skills, the course covers all the fundamental areas required for a successful portfolio submission.

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

This course provides tuition in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and com-

Illustration and Design is an exciting new course

bined materials.

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

Courses in Media Pro-

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

The staff of the college have extensive industry experience in their respective fields and are dedicated to ensuring that, whether aiming to move

to higher education or entering the employment market, students leave the college with every skill necessary for the future.

The college is currently accepting applications for courses commencing in September 2018. For further information and to apply, see www.stillorgancollege.ie.

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Griffith College and Available Places could be a lifeline for students WITH the excitement of the Leaving Cert results coming out over the past few days, a lot of people don’t know about something called the ‘Available Places’ process which runs through the CAO. Basically, the Available Places process does what it says on the tin – they are places that are available in college courses that didn’t fill up in the first round of the CAO offers.

Right now, Griffith College has such places in Law, Journalism, Business, Computing and Design so even if you didn’t get an offer – you could be studying an honours degree in Ireland’s largest independent college by the end of September.

Just log onto the CAO website, go to the Available Places tab and fill in the course you’d like to study.

Emily Watts, at Griffith College’s admissions office, says that the Available Places process can be a lifeline for many students.

She says: “The Available Places process gives students the chance to study a course even if they missed out by a few points on their Leaving Cert.

“We have a lot of students who come to Griffith College through Available Places and have gone on to hugely successful careers in law, journalism and many more.”

For further information on the popular college’s diverse range of courses, see www.griffith.ie.

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Join a quiet revolution IN A quiet part of Dun Laoghaire, bordering on leafy Monkstown, a restrained revolution is playing out in a modest building on Cumberland Street, courtesy of the students and teachers of Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute (DFEi).

DFEi offers courses in a diverse range of subjects, with courses related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics proven as reliable and sustainable routes to gainful employment.

DFEi’s Pre-University Science courses in Laboratory Techniques and Food Science & Nutrition are the perfect first steps to a STEM career.

Other interests may lead to DFEI’s courses in

Marketing & Event Management, Business Studies with Law, or Police & Security Studies.

DFEi’s Community & Social Care course will get you started on the path that will enable you to work with dementia sufferers, or people with disabilities, mental health or social issues, while DFEi’s Nursing Studies course has been extremely popular over the years.

Courses in TV & Digital Film, Digital Radio Production, Journalism for the Digital Age, Sound Production, and Music Production cater for more creative pursuits.

DFEi’s quality assured courses are open to anyone who is seeking the knowledge, skills and

competencies to enhance their employment opportunities or educational progression.

If you did not get enough points for your chosen third level course, consider spending a year in DFEi. It’s another tried and tested way to get a place

in college, as is the legendary Arts, Culture & History course – an excellent foundation for pursuing an arts degree in NUI. With subjects like archaeology, folklore and local history, this course is perfect for those of you who want to use your fascination with the past

to propel your academic career forward.

These are just some of the diverse, fascinating and rewarding courses on offer at DFEi. The formula is simple – eight QQI Level 5 or Level 6 modules with as many distinctions as you can get.

But it takes work on your part – you need to come to class, complete assignments on time and prepare for exams. The teachers are there for you every step of the way if you are there for them.

For further information, visit www.dfei.ie. The college is holding information days, on Thursday August 30 from 2.30 to 6pm, and on Wednesday, September 12 from 10am to 1pm.

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LEARNINGCURVE

At the forefront of innovation in higher education IN JULY, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that the alliance of the Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown is set to become the first

technological university (TU Dublin) in Ireland in 2019.

The Tallaght campus of the university will continue to be an important centre for high-quality education, research and training in the region,

where inclusive and open learning experience pathways to graduation from apprenticeship to PhD level will be available to a diverse range of students.

TU Dublin is positioned at the convergence of the arts, business, sci-

ence and technology, and will strengthen the Greater Dublin Region and its prominence as a location that encourages and supports knowledge advancement, sustainable development and inclusive education.

Students from DIT, ITB and ITT celebrate the announcement that TU Dublin will be established next January

TU Dublin will continue to provide careerfocused, enter priseinformed, relevant higher education programmes and research to prepare graduates for the workplace in their chosen disciplines.

As graduates, they will also have the skills to adapt and grow in their careers to succeed in an ever-changing and developing environment.

The first graduates of TU Dublin will receive awards from the new university in 2019.

In addition to IT Tallaght’s exciting alliance to help create TU Dublin, ITT also offers free

Springboard+ courses in Computing, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and Pharmaceutical Technology, commencing in September.

T he Springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers free courses at Certificate, Degree and Masters level, leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment oppor tunities in the economy.

The majority of courses are part-time for a maximum of 12 months and are open to all eligible applicants regardless of their employment status.

All courses lead to

qualifications in enterprise sectors, which are growing and need skilled personnel.

Springboard+ is cofunded by the Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2020.

For further information on full- and parttime courses at ITT, visit the ITT campus during its upcoming Open Evening on Thursday, September 6 from 4-8pm, or see: www.it-tallaght.ie/fulltimecourses, www.it-tallaght.ie/parttimecourses or www.it-tallaght.ie/ springboard.

Accountants warn Leaving Cert is ‘not fit for purpose’ A LEADING global body of

In a global survey which

accountants has said there

sought the views of 18,000

is a lack of understand-

young finance profession-

ing amongst many Leaving

als in 150 countries aged

Cert students regarding the

between 18 and 36, ACCA’s

opportunities within the pro-

Generation Next report

fession, and it is calling on

highlighted considerable

those receiving offers from

business ambition within the

universities to consider a

sector, with a remarkable

career in the field.

81% of respondents aspiring to start their own business.

According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),

Stephen O’Flaherty, chair of ACCA Ireland,

many Leaving Cert students are not aware of

said: “The ambition of young finance profession-

the varied roles within the profession, the level

als and the flexibility of the qualification is evident

of remuneration and the global mobility that it

within the Generation Next report, with 80%

offers.

expressing a desire to work in another country

ACCA has said that the Leaving Cert syllabus

and 85% agreeing that a background in finance

and exam is not fit for purpose and is more rep-

will be valuable for organisation leaders in the

resentative of the skillset of bookkeeping rather

future.

than innovative, strategic thinking accountancy

“It is vitally important that our Leaving Certifi-

professionals who can go on to dominate senior

cate students understand their options and the

executive positions in organisations around the

great opportunities the profession supports,”

world.

he said.

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CAO points rise as jobs growth’s impact is felt COURSES linked to strong job growth have seen an increase in points in the first round of CAO offers.

More than 50,000 students received their first-round offers on Monday, with rises in points for courses such as engineering, nursing and teaching.

Points for engineering have risen by more than 20 for courses in Trinity, UCD and NUI Galway. Primary teaching at Maynooth University has risen by 14 points, while most secondary teaching course have also seen a rise in points.

Students have until 5.15pm on Friday to accept their first-round offer. The second-round offers will be available to view online from 10am next Wednesday, August 29.

Scamwatch initiative to help student renters THE Union of Students in Ireland, housing charity Threshold and Daft.ie have launched an awareness campaign to help students secure suitable accommodation to rent in Dublin.

Called Scamwatch, the initiative offers a checklist for potential tenants to help them avoid falling victim to a rental scam.

As part of the initiative, Threshold will liaise with student unions across Ireland to aid with students who come into problems with accommodation during the academic year.

The Scamwatch checklist can be downloaded at www.threshold.ie.

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Sallynoggin’s centre of excellence in learning FOR more than 50 years, Sallynoggin College has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in the area of further education, with many students having achieved international recognition in the areas of Sports, Fashion and Photography, to mention just a few.

The college offers a diverse range of courses outside the CAO points system, leading to higher education or employment.

It has developed strong links with both industry and higher education colleges and has an increasing number of students being accepted through

CAO and or taking up employment.

All of its courses, either of one- or two-year duration, are quality assured and certified by national and international examination bodies including QQI and ITEC. In response to current trends both nationally and internationally, the college continues to expand and develop these courses.

It currently provide courses in the area of Childcare, Social Studies, Airline Studies, Hotel & Tourism, Personal Training and Fitness Instruction, Yoga Teaching, Hairdressing and Beauty Ther-

Sallynoggin College has been a centre of excellence in learning for more than 50 years

apy, Fashion Design, Fashion Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising, Art, Photography, Commercial Floristry, Performing Arts, and Dance.

College facilities are continually upgraded and

refurbished in order to enhance and develop its course offering.

Sallynoggin College welcomes applications from all, including school leavers, mature students, graduates, international

students and those who are recently unemployed.

Second chance opportunities are also offered to those without the Leaving Cert who want to upskill, progress to higher education or retrain.

All courses in the college are recognised for the SUSI Grant and Higher Education Authority fund for learners with learning difficulties.

For further information, see www.scfe.ie for a full list of courses, email reception@scfe.ie, call 01 285 2997, or contact Sallynoggin College of Further Education, Pearse Street, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin.

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THE MEG

Water silly shark film JASON Statham provides a stoic send-up of himself as he takes on a prehistoric shark in the supremely silly The Meg (Cert 12A, 113 mins). It’s hard to take Statham seriously, but when you’re fighting a giant shark terrorising an undersea base, nobody’s expecting Shakespeare. We’ve seen several shark films in recent years, which have all tended to be somewhat serious fare, but The Meg just goes for the jugular with no-brainer action.

HOTEL ARTEMIS

Still worth checking out JODIE Foster is still holed up on a few screens over at the Hotel Artemis (Cert 16, 94mins), bringing a nice mix of drama and comedy to her role as the effective manager, caretaker and virtual prisoner of the eponymous hotel that’s strictly for crooks only. When some guests bring unwelcome attention to the door, Foster (as The Nurse) and the others have to rally as the hotel faces a particularly long, violent night (even by Artemis standards).

SCENE AND HEARD THIS WEEK

Idris may Elba in on Bond role, as Trek wobbles along WITH myself and the rest of the Gazette team just back from summer holidays, it’s fair to say that cinema trips weren’t a priority as I braved the paintstripping rains of Donegal for a couple of weeks.

However, those two weeks saw plenty of interesting cinema news stories rolling around, so here’re two of them, as iconic characters look set to face some shake-ups on the big screen.

First up, and the ongoing will-he, won’t-they mutterings about Idris Elba taking over as the new Bond took another tangible step closer to a hoped-for reality thanks to some cryptic mutterings, tweets and Hollywood buzz.

The unnamed Bond film currently being worked on – set to be Daniel Craig’s last outing – has hit a bump in the road with director Danny Boyle just abandoning the project over ‘creative differences’, but even though that film hasn’t even been shot yet many eyes are looking out for double-oh Idris for the following film.

Idris has been an out-

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sider name long attached to the Bond franchise, with plenty of fans seeing the charismatic actor as a natural fit, despite the powers that be in charge of the Bond brand resisting change to Bond’s identity.

Frankly, the more-orless insistence that Bond is a white guy, as Bond author Ian Fleming wrote at the time as the ‘classic English gentleman spy’, has kept the character dipped in amber, even though Judi Dench took over as M with ease.

However, it’s now believed that the Broccoli family (largely the guardians of Bond’s cinema image) are keen to add some diversity to the role, to possibly update Bond for the modern multicultural, multiethnic world.

While Idris finally getting the gig could leave some Bond fans shaken, not stirred, I’m also hoping that he gets his license to kill with a shot at the role.

To lose one a-lister from your next cash cow film project is unfortunate, but

Idris Elba seems to be moving closer to becoming the next Bond – but Chris Pine looks set to drop Captain Kirk

to lose two is a big problem – a problem for Paramount to solve over its increasingly troubled Star Trek franchise.

The rebooted films have been something of a curate’s egg, with Star Trek Beyond (2016) pleasing critics but barely crawling through cinemas at impulse power, rather than warping by in a blaze of glory.

You may have seen the headlines about ‘the two Chrises’ (Pine, as Captain Kirk, and Hemsworth, as Kirk’s dad) bailing on the project as they were unhappy with the money they were offered.

While it remains to be seen if this is negotiating/posturing over salary negotiations, many cinemagoers and Trek fans may not know that a more earthly force seems to be affecting the two Chrises, and the Trek franchise’s future: China.

Digging into the Trek malaise during the summer break, I found a number of fascinating articles and content pointing out that Chinese investors were a key part of the last Trek film, but they largely took a bath on returns, with Trek crashing and burning hard in China.

While the Marvel films

TECH TIME Fighting for the (far) Right to shout out SHANE DILLON

sdillon@dublingazette.com OVER the past fortnight, with the Gazette closed for summer holidays, the tech world was gripped by a sudden battle over internet freedoms of speech rights versus the responsibilities of giant tech companies, sparking an ongoing blaze that’s currently being bitterly fought on both sides of the debate.

Events were triggered by the removal of much of Infowars host Alex Jones’s online content from YouTube, Facebook and Spotify, with Twitter just suspending him for a week.

Firstly, if you don’t know who the American farRight agent provocateur Alex Jones is – lucky you.

Jones is the charming gentleman who, as just one of his many ‘achievements’, continues to insist that the

Sandy Hook elementary school massacre was a ‘false flag’ fake, staged shooting masterminded by liberal anti-gun, anti-freedom globalists, with the ‘dead children’ just actors used by fake parents to threaten gun owners’ rights. A charming fellow, indeed.

However, he finally prompted the tech giants to act in a move that could have long-term implications, forcing a sea change in how they patrol and police user content.

In addition to repeatedly, aggressively insisting on his channel that Robert Mueller (currently investigating alleged Russian interference in America’s politics) was a child rapist, and that he also headed an international child sex ring and had flown children around the world to be sexually abused, Jones also repeatedly said that, essentially, Mueller should be ‘dealt with’, while making gun- and shooting-related comments

and hand gestures, albeit occasionally adding “politically” to cover himself.

This was a step too far for the tech and social media platforms, who moved swiftly with a largely shared purpose to finally shut Jones down.

The fall-out from the action against Jones continues to reverberate, with many people howling that it’s an attack on free speech and blatant censorship.

On the other hand, with the increased societal and political pressure on the tech giants to address their roles as publishers, rather than ‘just’ being content platforms, the move has also been widely applauded.

It’s an issue that isn’t going away, with the move against Jones prompting a wide-ranging discussion of users’ rights, and platforms’ responsibilities.

Perhaps even Alex Jones will have helped to do one good thing, after all.

and similar blockbusters tend to do roaring business in China, the Chinese market is generally very resilient to Sci-Fi fare, with the likes of Trek, and even Star Wars, far from beloved IPs there.

As such, Chinese investors aren’t rushing to help bankroll the next Trek film, and Paramount’s recent films haven’t exactly been spectacular hits, leading to belts being tightened, lower salaries being offered, and the rebooted Trek franchise’s future looking rocky.

Things also aren’t looking much better for its small-screen iteration,

with Star Trek: Discovery – warping back onto Netflix with a second series soon – alienating fans, and proving a costly acquisition for Netflix.

Perhaps that’s why the almost 80-year-old Patrick Stewart popped up very recently to say he’s returning as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, to continue baldly going where his character hasn’t gone before with his own spinoff Trek series.

Whether we get to see Idris as Bond, or Stewart back again as Picard, here’s hoping that the big and small screen gods make it so...

Infowars host Alex Jones

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A GUIDE TO DELECTABLE DISHES

A free leather-making and whiskey workshop Designer and leather maker Jason Karayiannis will host a hands-on workshop at Drury Buildings on August 29

Curl up with this healthy new Irish lentil crisp range IF WHISKEY is your thing, you’ll be interested to hear that there’s a whiskey and leather-making workshop taking place in Dublin at the end of this month as part of the #BlackBushStories series.

Irish craftsman Jason Karayian-

nis will host the hands-on workshop at Drury Buildings, in association with Bushmills Irish Whiskey ambassador and acclaimed bartender, Paul Rocks.

During the August 29 evening, guests will be treated to specially

created Black Bush drinks whilst learning how to create their own personalised leather pieces.

The event is free to attend but places are limited to 50. To register for a place visit blackbushstories. com before Friday, August 24.

IRISH healthy food company Kelkin has turned its attention to even healthier lifestyles with a new crisp range – lentil curls.

Available in two classic flavours – Sweet Chilli, and Sour Cream & Onion – the new Kelkin crisps are just 98 cal-

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

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

THE weather’s suddenly gone all hit and miss again (mostly miss), but Edd guarantees that this recipe for Eton Mess will be a hit with anyone, any time..

He created this delicious dessert when he appeared on TV3’s Ireland a.m., and says that when it’s on the menu in Sandyford House, it flies out the door.

An Eton Mess is basically a rough mixture of whipped cream, pieces of meringue, and fruit, typically strawberries, making it easy to make and even easier to devour!

Ingredients (For the meringue) • 115g castor sugar • 115g icing sugar • 4 large egg whites For the fruit fool

• 200g natural/Greek yoghurt • 200g freshly whipped cream • 100g chopped strawberries • 100g raspberries • 100g blueberries • 50g castor sugar • 50g dark chocolate

ories per 20g bag, offering a guilt-free way to tuck into a tasty snack on the go.

The lentil curls are the latest step for the company founded in 1977, with healthy, vitamin-rich foods still at the heart of the business.

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

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

Berry nice ... and this dish is pretty easy to whip up

• Half teaspoon vanilla extract • Half teaspoon grated ginger [optional]

• Zest of 1 orange • 5-6 mint leaves Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 105C. • Whisk eggs with an electric mixer until stiff.

• Gradually add castor sugar and

continue to whisk to soft peaks.

• Slowly sieve in icing sugar, folding gently until mixed thoroughly.

• Spread evenly on a sheet of greaseproof paper. (Chef’s tip: Sprinkle with toasted flaked

almonds or dessicated coconut for added texture and flavour.)

• Bake for approx 110/115 mins, remove and allow to cool .

• Mix the ginger, zest, sugar and vanilla through the whipped cream.

• In a tall glass or bowl, place alternative layers of crushed meringue, yoghurt, vanilla cream & fruit (the more layers, the better).

• Garnish with grated chocolate and fresh mint leaves. (Chef’s tip: To give the Eton Mess a banoffee twist, replace yoghurt with toffee sauce and the berries with some sliced bananas.)

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Kevin Hilliard, sales director, Citroen Ireland, Pat Ryan, managing director, Citroen Ireland, and Cyril and Paul Molloy, dealer principals at Citroen South Dublin

Citroen welcomes new dealership in South Dublin Citroen Ireland has appointed a new dealership Citroën South Dublin operated by dealer principals Paul and Cyril Molloy. The new Citroen dealership is based on the Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham and is part of the family owned Fort Motors Group, which was founded in 1959 by Cyril Molloy.

The team at Fort Motors are very proud to have

The new Ford Mondeo Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) is a very impressive car to drive, with new levels of economy, lower emissions and comparable value with an entry price of €36,920 for the Titanium specification versions.

built up a great reputation with customers thanks to their knowledge and dedication to customer service and satisfaction.

Speaking at the contract signing, Cyril Molloy, dealer principal, Citroen South Dublin said: “We are

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Hybrid Mondeo meets the environmental challenge Ford has met the hybrid car challenge head on with the recent launch of the Ford Mondeo Hybrid. This is a big car with all of the traditional Mondeo space coupled with a very impressive hybrid drive system that combines smoothness with efficiency as MICHAEL MORONEY found our during his test drive.

FORD has stepped up to the hybrid car challenge with a new Mondeo, Ford’s first entry to the hybrid drive market in Ireland. The car is the first of a number of new hybrid and electric drive cars that Ford has in its pipeline of models up to 2020.

Hybrid drive systems are seen as an entry to the final electric car goal.

Hybrid cars don’t have the range issues of pure electric cars, while delivering some economy and environmental benefits, especially during spells of low speed city driving.

The Ford Mondeo Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) is a big car and one that you would not instantly consider to be a hybrid sector challenge. The dominant engine power for the

Mondeo range is the 2.0litre turbo-diesel version, so the hybrid drive provides very interesting and new contrast.

For the Mondeo HEV drive Ford has merged a specially designed 2.0litre petrol engine with an electric drive system that uses two electric motors.

One of these motor drives the wheels to support the smooth petrol engine, while the other provides regenerative charging to the 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is located behind the rear seats in the boot area.

I found that the automatic gearbox and hybrid drive combination gives a very smooth driving experience, where the change from electric drive to the quiet Ford petrol engine,

is as seamless as you could imagine. The acceleration power is impressive and from a driving point of view this hybrid Mondeo has to be ranked as one of the most impressive hybrid cars that I’ve driven.

Ford claims that this combination of a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric drivetrain gives the Mondeo HEV a fuel consumption rate of 24km/ litre (4.2l/100km or 67mpg). For comparison purposes, a 2.0 -litre diesel rated at 150bhp combined with a Ford Powershift automatic transmission, comes with a claimed fuel consumption rate of 20.8km/litre (4.8 l/100km or 59mpg). This 15% fuel economy advantage

for the Mondeo HEV is absorbed in the diesel/ petrol fuel price difference at the pumps, and it now makes driving the hybrid version a real choice.

In practice, I achieved a range of almost 800km on a full fuel tank and that equates to about half of the rated fuel economy figure. Much of my driving was over longer distances which distorts the hybrid benefits a little as these are at their very best in city start/stop driving.

The Mondeo HEV has Ford’s Smartgauge interface which allows you to monitor, manage and reduce fuel and energy consumption. The system has what Ford calls a “Brake Coach” that encourages gradual braking to help return more energy to the battery. An icon beside the car’s dials lets you known when you are regenerating electric power, but it does not dominate the dials so you

simply get on with driving.

With the Mondeo HEV Ford has provided all of the benefits of lower emissions in a big car that’s affordable to run compared with traditional diesels. The big car comfort and safety features are all retained in this new Mondeo HEV and you are making a difference to the environment.

T h e hy b r i d d r ive Mondeo is only available in four-door format and in either Titanium or Vignale specification, the latter which I drove.

This specification puts the entry price at €36,920 which is competitive relative to diesel versions with a similar specification.

You get a lot of car in the Mondeo HEV for that price with an impressive specification coupled with economy figures that are a match for diesel, depending on your driving pattern.

excited at the opportunity which the Citroen range of cars and vans holds for the South Dublin area. Our understanding of this local market has been built over almost 60 years, and we are confident that the Citroen brand will resonate with motorists here on a number of fronts, not least its individualism and contemporary styling.”

Lexus launches new LC Yellow Edition Coupe LEXUS is introducing a new addition to its LC flagship coupe car range with the launch of the new LC Yellow Edition Coupe. The Flare Yellow paint finish continues in the cabin, where the black door panels are enhanced by warm yellow Alcantara inserts. The yellow shade is also featured in contrast stitching details on the white leather seats, instrument panel, steering wheel and centre console arm rest. The cabin also features a driver’s head-up display, an Alcantara headlining and 10-way power adjustment for the front seats in semi-aniline leather.

The new LC Yellow Edition benefits from the Lexus Dynamic Handling and Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) with four-wheel steering, which independently controls front and rear wheel steering angles, and a Torsen limited-slip differential.

Yellow Edition versions of both the LC 500h, with Lexus’ self-charging Multi Stage Hybrid System, and the LC 500, powered by a 477bhp naturally aspirated V8 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission, will be available.

The Lexus LC Yellow Edition flagship coupe

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: SOCCER: BOHEMIANS made it three

wins from four over bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium on Friday evening.

Eoghan Stokes scored the only goal of the game against the side he trialled with in pre-season as Keith Long’s side took three points from west Dublin for the third consecutive visit.

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ATHLETICS | STREIMIKYTE SWEEPS TO GLORY IN BERLIN

Golden girl Greta wins Euro crown  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

GRETA Streimikyte landed Ireland’s first gold of the European Paralympic athletics championships as she stormed home in the 1,500m in Berlin with plenty to spare.

The Swords-based runner took off on the second lap, building a 15-metre gap back to Spain’s Izaskun Oses Ayucar and she powered on from there, eventually finishing a good 40-metres away from her nearest rival in a time of 4.48.54.

The 22-year-old DCU post-graduate student moved to Ireland in 2010 with her family and has been running for the country since getting citizenship in 2015.

The Clonliffe Harriers club woman made her debut in June 2016 when she competed in the IPC Athletics European Championships in Gros-

seto, Italy. There, she competed in the T13 1,500m final and came home with a bronze medal after a fantastic run.

At the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, she placed third in her heat and advanced to the final where she ran a lifetime best time of 4:45.06 finishing an impressive fourth place; a tremendous achievement.

A student of International Relations in DCU, Greta started her running career thanks to her parents.

Originally from Lithuania, she is a triplet and has a condition called retinopathy brought about by being in a incubator at birth.

Her victory came on a special day for the Irish team on Tuesday as Jason Smyth smashed the championship record as he scorched to victory in the men’s 200m T13 final in 21.44.

And Rio silver-medallist Orla

CLONLIFFE HARRIERS’ Greta Streimikyte won gold at the European Paralympic Athletics Championships in Berlin. Picture: Luc Percival/Sportsfile

Barry wrapped up an incredible day in the T57 discus, producing six superb throws which were all good enough to have won the gold.

Barry’s longest throw was 28.76 metres - over eight metres further than Martina Willing, who took the silver.

They are part of a 10-strong Irish

team for the competition in Berlin which runs until next Sunday with discus thrower Niamh McCarthy, Raheny sprinter Orla Comerford, 200m runner Paul Keoghan in action along with long distance runners David Leavy and Patrick Monahan.

High jumper Jordon Lee completed the line-up.

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CLUB NOTES

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BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THERE was no winner of this week’s Lotto draw.

The numbers were 7, 10, 5 and 24. Next week’s lotto jackpot is €3,500.

Well done to the ladies section who completed their world record attempt on Saturday. Great day and fundraising initiative. Congrats to all.

Congratulations to our Bodengaa juvenile players Michael McShane , Fionnan O’Connor and Patrick Curran who play with Edmondstown GC and defeated Laytown Bettystown Golf Club in the Leinster final of the U-15 Interclub Match Play.

Well done lads!

Well done to our very own James Madden who has joined the Brisbane Lions. Best of luck from all in Ballyboden St Enda’s.

FAUGHS A BIG “thank you” to everyone who supported our Night At The Races at Leopardstown Racecourse last Thursday evening.

Well done to Eoin Reynolds for organising such a successful event. A great night was had by all.

Up For The Match was a great success in the clubhouse on Saturday night, with music from Niall and Paul.

A fun way to celebrate

the run up to the All-Ireland hurling final. Congratulations and best wishes to Maura and Willie Whelehan on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. We all wish them many more years of health and happiness.

Club lotto jackpot: €5,700. Numbers: 12, 13, 15 and 19. No winner. One ‘Match 3 winner - Carmel Taffe. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,800.

ST MARK’S DEEPEST sympathies to the the O’Shea family on the passing of Ned, also to the Keogh family on the passing of Nicky, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamach.

Well done to the U-16 team on finishing third in Division 2 after only being promoted last year.

Thank you to Maurice and Mickey Collins and Martin Byrne for stepping in Saturday Night to entertain the members in the club lounge.

Clothes collection on Saturday, September 1 between 10am and 12 noon only - see Facebook for further details.

Golf Classic - Friday, August 31, see Facebook for details or contact Fran McCann 085 2424146.

Music every Saturday in the club. Music this Sat by Kevin Walker.

Live sport every weekend. Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm.

Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45pm, open to everyone.

Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm and 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge.

Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning at 9:30am.

Please continue to support the club lotto.

Tickets €2 each or three for €5, jackpot €7,700 - not won.

Numbers: 6, 20, 21 and 23; €50 Winners 1.

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IRONMAN 70.3: BRITISH PAIR LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD

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VISITING British pair Emma Pallant and Elliot Smales were the big winners as they led the field home at the IRONMAN 70.3 in Dun Laoghaire.

More than 1,700 athletes took part and put their abilities to the test in what was described as a beautiful, breath-taking and testing course with the professional duo taking the laurels.

In the professional women’s race, USA’s Rebeccah Wassner was first to exit the water in 29.44, two minutes ahead of Pallant and compatriot, Amber Ferreira. Tine Deckers (Belgium) followed a further two minutes back.

Wassner was not able to maintain her lead, dropping down to sixth place by the 50km mark.

Deckers made up her swim deficit and to move into the lead ahead of Pallant and Ferreira.

Deckers would go on to enter T2 a minute and 45 seconds ahead of Pallant.

The leading pair amassed a sizable lead over the chasing pack over 10 minutes ahead of third placed Ferreira.

With Deckers first out onto the run course, she kept ahead until eight kilometres in when she was passed by Pallant.

With her lead less than a minute, Pallant could not let her guard down but she held on to take the win with a time of 4.48.01. Deckers took second place in 1.28 later, followed by Ferreira in 3rd, rounding out the podium.

Pallant said of the win: “Amazing race, just what I expected, really tough and I think it was

“

Amazing race, just what I expected, it was all about strength and fitness

”

the water neck-and-neck was Elliot Smales and Iceland’s Sigurdur Ragnarsson in 25.24, closely followed by the USA’s Andy Potts who was four seconds back.

It was in transition that Elliot took the lead and continued to push ahead holding a five-minute lead 50km into the bike.

T h e U SA’s E l l i o t B a c h moved into second place ahead of Potts with Ireland’s Bryan McCrystal a further minute back in fourth place.

McCrystal managed to move into second place cutting Smales’ lead to 3.20 by the end of the bike.

Bach and Potts entered transition in third and fourth place around five minutes back on Smales.

all about strength and fitness and sets me up really well for the [IRONMAN 70.3] World Champs.

I just wanted a good battle and some confidence before I fly to South Africa and Tine [Deckers] gave me that!”

In the men’s race, coming out of

The crowds flocked to the IRONMAN 70.3 in Dun Laoghaire last Sunday. Picture: Fabrice Jolivet

With Smales over four minutes ahead of McCrystal, Potts quickly moved into third place ahead of Bach and proceeded to chase the second spot.

Potts passed McCrystal 9km into the run but still trailed Smales by over 5 minutes.

Smales, who never looked in trouble on the run, held steady, running to victory in a time of 4.13.57.

Potts finished second, trailing by 4.13 with McCrystal a further five minutes back in third.

“I went really hard at the beginning of the bike, got away and expected some people to catch me but it never happened. What a course! Up on Sally Gap, you had every condition today and it was amazing!” said Smales.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: STOKES THE MATCHWINNER IN TALLAGHT

LOI SHORTS Barrett on a hot streak

Shamrock Rovers’ Joel Coustrain holds off Bohemians skipper Derek Pender. Picture: Paul Kehoe

Bohs retain bragging rights over Rovers LOI PREMIER DIVISION Shamrock Rovers Bohemians  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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BOHEMIANS made it three wins from four over bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium on Friday evening.

Eoghan Stokes scored the only goal of the game against the side he trialled with in pre-season as Keith Long’s side took three points from west Dublin for the third consecutive visit.

The win means that, with seven games to play, the Gypsies are ten points clear of Limerick in the relegation play-off – exactly the number of points they’ve taken from the Hoops this season.

Stokes was sprung from the bench early in the second half in place of Kevin Devaney, who sustained a bad nose injury, and repaid the manager’s faith with his third goal in as many games.

The first chance of the

half went the Hoops’ way as Joel Coustrain was picked out at the back post

by Aaron Bolger, but the winger couldn’t steer his header on target.

A mistake from Joey O’Brien could have cost Rovers as Keith Ward looked to go clear on goal, but he didn’t have the pace to get away from the former Ireland international.

The Hoops should have scored moments later as Dan Carr picked out Aaron Greene, and it took a wonderful block from Darragh Leahy to deny the striker his first goal since returning to Tallaght.

Bohs had a strong case for a penalty when Daniel Kelly went down under a reckless tackle from Roberto Lopes, but referee Neil Doyle waved away his protests.

Leahy came within inches of opening the scoring on the half-hour when he met Devaney’s corner with his head, but the ball was turned around the post by Alan Mannus.

Greene hit the side-

netting for Rovers shortly afterwards before Bohs had a flurry of half-chances from distance as they finished the half in control.

The momentum shifted Rovers’ way after the break and when Carr volleyed just past the top corner they looked like the more likely to break the deadlock.

Stokes had other ideas however, finishing well after Lopes had done well to make a covering challenge after his initial challenge allowed Keith Buckley to play in Ward.

Rove rs i n t ro d u ce d Brandon Kavanagh and Brandon Miele late on, and Kavanagh had a great chance to level, but manof-the-match Leahy was again on hand to thwart and secure all three points.

“I thought we were good value for the win,” said Long. “We played well. I thought even in the first half we played well. We stepped it up a gear in the second half, passed and move the ball a little bit quicker.

“We had to defend a little bit at times as well but I didn’t think we were under a huge amount of pressure.

I thought we played quite well and we fully deserved the win.

“I’m pleased for the players. It hasn’t been plain sailing this year. We’ve had lots of inconsistencies

through the course of the season, but our form in the derby has been outstanding.”

Rovers boss Stephen Bradley added: “I thought it was a typical derby game – no real quality. Overall I don’t think we did enough.

We had a lapse in concentration and it cost us.”

Bohemians manager Keith Long. Picture: Martin Doherty

AMBER Barrett scored four times as Peamount United brushed aside Kilkenny United 8-1 at Greenogue on Saturday evening.

The Republic of Ireland striker took her tally for the season to 21 the Newcastle side bounced back from last week’s 3-0 reverse to Shelbourne.

Megan SmythLynch scored twice, while Aine O’Gorman and Eleanor Ryan Doyle were also on the scoresheet for the rampant Peas.

Barrett opened the scoring ten min- Amber Barrett. Picture: Martin Doherty utes in with a smart finish before Ryan Doyle finished from close range on the half-hour.

Barrett added her second before Nicky Plunkett pulled one back with a 30-yard rocket. SmythLynch scored her first before Barrett completed her hat-trick early in the second half.

The Donegal striker set up O’Gorman for a sixth. Smyth-Lynch teed up Barrett before grabbing her second ten minutes from time from the edge of the penalty area.

Peamount face UCD at Greenogue on Saturday in a game postponed from the opening day of the season due to snow.

ROVERS PRODIGY THE PLAYER OF THE MONTH SHAMROCK Rovers’ 16-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has been named League of Ireland player of the month for July.

The Firhouse native made his senior debut in early June and went on to keep clean sheets in each of his four league games and played both legs of the narrow Europa League defeat to Swedish side AIK. “I had no idea that

the opportunity to play would come along so soon for me,” said Bazunu.

“Rovers is everything to me and I just want to keep working hard, do my Leaving Certificate next year and be the best footballer that I can be.”

He got a further boost this week with confirmation he will sign for Manchester City next season for £400,000.

Gavin Bazunu with his award. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Conor Kavanagh and Mark Fabian

Melissa Djemai, Betsy Bates, Ella Bates and Buddy the dog

Aaron O’Loughlin, Alex O’Loughlin and Lee McGarry

Sarah Ball and Rylee Rae

The Frank Keane Volkswagen Cup winners. Pictures: Simon Peare

Maurice, Mya and Kai Core

Tony Devito

Keane for some fun and games at day out for community T

Tony O’Connor, Riley O’Connar and Georgia Gargan

Ella, Zak, Austin and Maeve Bates with Buddy

HE Frank Keane Volkswagen Cup and fun day took place recently in Westmanstown Sports Centre.

Eight teams, all sponsored by Frank Keane Volkswagen, were involved this year playing in a five a side tournament.

The winners on the field were Lucan United FC who received a prize of a €1,000 Nitro Sports voucher.

Fun day activities included a bouncing castle, face painting, games, competitions and prize giveaways.

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SOCCER: LEGENDARY DUO REGISTERED FOR SUNDAY SENIOR

Noonan and Byrne ready for Bell action LSL SUNDAY SENIOR

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BLUEBELL United manager Andy Noonan revealed he has registered himself as a player again this season as the Red Cow outfit look to retain their LSL Sunday Senior crown.

League of Ireland legend Jason Byrne and stalwart goalkeeper Andy McNulty have also signed back for another season as the Bell look to make it four titles out of the last five.

Bluebell cruised to the title last season but competition is becoming ever more fierce at the top level of junior football – a point made clear by the vast improvement underway at St Mochta’s.

The two most recent top-flight champions began the season by playing out a scoreless draw at Porterstown Road on Sunday afternoon.

Bluebell came into the game short on numbers after Monday’s Leinster Senior Cup semifinal defeat to Shelbourne while Mochta’s sought a fresh start after a disastrous title defence last year.

Both teams had new men between the sticks with Mochta’s Craig Hyland – the former Shamrock Rovers keeper Bluebell had tried to sign 12 months ago – the busier of the two.

Firefighter Hyland did his best to douse the flames of the Bell attack with a spectacular reaction save from a Gary Seery shot made all the more impressive by the fact it took a late deflection.

Adam Hayden, fresh in the door having signed from Greystones United in the summer, had less to do but stood up well when called upon to deny Noel Murray and Karl Somers.

Defender Anto Murphy was sent off late on for the home side and it was Hyland who was to have the final stay with another terrific

Bluebell United’s Gary Seery and St Mochta’s Anto Murphy battle for the ball. Picture: Anto O’Brien

stop to turn away Luke Rossiter’s header.

“If it was a boxing match I thought we would have won on points, but it doesn’t work like that,” Noonan told the Dublin Gazette.

“I think both myself and Brian McCarthy would be happy with a clean sheet and not getting beat.”

Noonan has the likes of Keith Quinn to come back, one of three players to miss the majority of last season after sustaining cruci-

RISING STAR

Clondalkin’s Harris Igiehon set to be a big hit in the NBA

CLONDALKIN teenager Aidan Harris Igiehon looks set to be one of the NBA’s future stars having risen through the ranks at Abbey Seals Dublin Lions.

He joined the club aged 12 and has since progressed to the US in 2014 when he was offered a scholarship at New York’s Lawrence Woodmere School, following a trip the club had organised to the States.

Since then, his rise has been stellar: Aidan has been scouted by over 30 US colleges and narrowed down his interest to 10 high profile universities and is rated in the top 20 potential recruits in the country.

He was home on a flying visit to play in his former club’s August Classic at Oblate Hall and Colaiste Bride, both located in Inchicore, Dublin 8. Picture: Paul Sherwood

ate ligament injuries, and he’s even prepared to lace up his own boots.

“I’m after registering myself as a player again. While the body can, it will. Jason [Byrne] is the same. He loves the game and he wants to keep putting the boots on.

“Who am I to tell Jason Byrne he can’t play football anymore? If Jason turns up with boots in hand, and he’s training, he’s going to be there or thereabouts every week.”

CLUB NOTES

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ROUND TOWER CLONDALKIN CONGRATULATIONS to our Under-16 hurlers who were crowned Division 3 champions last week.

And our Under-11 Hurlers defeated Castleknock in their Camaint Final in Parnell Park last week. Well done to all involved.

Our Junior A Footballers continued their push for promotion with a one-point win over St Brendan’s. With one game to play they are third in the table.

Ticket orders for Dublin Tyrone All Ireland Football Final must be placed with the club by close of business Friday. Only fully paid up adult members will be eligible to apply for a maximum of one ticket per person. Preference will be afforded to members who renewed their membership by March 31, in line with GAA rules.

Full details are available within the club or on our website.

Congratulations to Paul Quinlan who was the winner of our Up for the Match annual camogie draw.

We’re urging any local businesses or supporters who are not on board our All Ireland Football Final trip to Croke Park to book soon to avoid disappointment. The event being hosted Friday, August 31 will include a three-course meal, pre-match preview with special guests and other surprises. Individual spots cost €100 and tables are priced at €1,000. To reserve contact Alan 087 9299488, Niall 087 6290870, Rory 087 7704297 or Matthew 087 6836737.

Round Tower Lotto 13th August 2018. Jackpot: €4,700. Numbers drawn: 10,17,21,28 bonus ball 7. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: Billy O’Connor, Seán McNamara, Bridie Hoban. Thank you to all who supported.

Bingo every Tuesday in the club with first call 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,000 for full house within 46 numbers. All welcome.

ST PATRICK’S, PALMERSTOWN PRIDE of place goes to our U11 hurlers who won their Camaint final in Parnell Park last week.

Well done to all the boys and girls, their families, and mentors on a great achievement.

Our U-15 hurlers also had a great win over neighbours Lucan during the week.

Our Golf classic is taking place on Friday, September 14.

All support appreciated.

Please contact Conor Haugh on 086 3851310 for further information.

The numbers in the Lotto draw were 8, 16, 19 and 24. There was no jackpot winner this week.

We had three match 3 winners – Paddy O’Leary, Roma Connolly and Caroline O’Mahony who won €70 each.

The jackpot next week will be €4,400. The draw take place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm.

Tickets are available online at https://www. locallotto.ie/play_newa. asp?ll_id=1483#Anchor Tickets can also be bought from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, Manor Hair Studios, Mullingar House, and Chapelizod Post Office.

Many thanks to all our ticket sellers and everyone for supporting this important fundraiser.

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ST MARY’S GFC HARD luck to our Juniors who lost in the league to Naomh Barrog the weekend. Senior league match against Raheny was postponed.

All club members can now find details of the various Player Injury Schemes on our Facebook page and website with downloadable claim forms for both GAA/WILLIS and the LGFA schemes.

Lotto numbers were 7, 15, 17 and 24. There was no winner so next week’s jackpot remains capped at €8,000 with a €4,700 roll-over.

There was one Match 3 winner of €200, Ciaran Conlon, Jacobs Saggart, C/O Andy Kelly. Next week’s Match 3 will be worth €100 win/share.

You can now follow the LocalLotto link on our Facebook page by using the Blue “Shop Now” button and website to play Lotto online. Please note that the Lotto now takes place on Sunday evenings in club lounge at 7pm.

THOMAS DAVIS HARD luck to the senior/intermediate/ junior football teams, all suffering defeats at the weekend.

Well done to U-13 player Evan Walsh, who took part in the Mini Games at Croke Park during the All-Ireland final.

Congratulations Shane Plowman (pictured) and Dublin camogie team on a great win in the All-Ireland semi-final. A comprehensive victory over Offaly in Kinnegad last Saturday sees Dublin Premiers take on Kerry in this year’s All-Ireland Final, in Croke Park on Sunday, September 9. Best of luck to the senior team in Round One of the Championship, on the August 23 away to Castleknock; playing at 7pm.

All our juvenile teams are starting back

training this week and are always looking for new girls to come up and try out this fantastic sport, and make new friends.

Well done to Aimee Collins and the Dublin U-13 girls, who won the Shield in the Eugene Egan Tournament.

Best wishes to Siobhan McGrath, Olwen Carey and the Dublin senior ladies in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway on Saturday.

Lotto numbers were 3, 6, 8 and 22. Food is served 4pm-9pm, Thursday and Friday, 12pm-9pm Saturday, in the upstairs bar - with a full bar menu and full carvery menu available Sundays; 12.30pm-7pm.

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

TEMPLEOGUE SYNGE STREET IT was a magnificent day in TSS on Sunday for our third annual club cycle, which took on three arduous routes (25K, 50K and 100K).

Congratulations to all involved, and in particular to club stalwart Matt O’Dell - who led a brilliant team of organisers for this event. You can visit our various social media pages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to see how it all unfolded on the day.

With the build-up to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final on Sunday, September 2 beginning to gather pace, we are once again in the process of arranging our annual lunch in Croke Park.

The Cusack Suite at GAA HQ is the place to be on Friday, August 31. A table of eight will cost €1,000 - with all funds going towards improved facilities in Dolphin Park for our juvenile boys and girls teams, as well as our minor and adult sides.

If you require any additional information on this lunch - or if you wish book a table on the day - you can contact our Vice-Chairman Brian Scully on 0877378979.

WANDERERS LOTTO: no winner of this week’s Jackpot.

Numbers drawn: 7, 15 and 29; €25 goes Nicky Gallagher (won online), Tony Ryan, Jim Hollowed, Alan amd Kathleen. Jackpot next week; €4,300.

The ladies team play in the Junior Championship final this Friday out in St Margaret’s.

Throw-in is 8.30pm. All support welcome.

This will be followed on Saturday evening with our 50-year anniversary celebrations of our 1968 Championship win. All welcome for what will be a great evening.

Our golden goal tickets are now available from all committee members or players for the All-Ireland football final. Our Lotto is now online through our website or Facebook page. 2018 membership is now overdue. This can be paid online on our website.

The adult men’s teams continue training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

If you are interested in playing, please contact Keith on 0879242974 if interested.

Our ladies team train on Monday and Wednesdays.

ATHLETICS: LUCAN DUO STAR IN TULLAMORE

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LUCAN Harriers put in a range of strong performances at all ages from the Irish Life Health National Masters Championships in Tullamore to the national community games in Limerick.

At masters level, there were gold medals for Carol Kearney in Over-50 200m and Hilary McGee in the Over-40 weight for distance – the first time this event was part of the National Masters Championships.

Silver medals went to Breda Smyth in the Over-45 1,500m, Kearney in the Over-50 400m, McGee in Over-40 Shot Putt and both relay teams.

In the 4x100m team, Annette Durkan, Breda Smyth, Laura McAteer and Kearney were the medalists while the 4x400m team consisted of Laura McAteer, Hilary McGee, Tricia Gough and Bernie Stapleton. Two bronze medals went to Ben Prenter in Shot Putt and weight for distance.

Claire Johnston got personal bests in both her 100m and 200m and Annette Durkan also got a best in the 100m.

At the community

The Lucan Harriers Masters team that competed at the National Masters Championships in Tullamore. Picture: Kathleen Trunk

games final, there were several strong performances. Hannah Moriarty won a silver medal in the long jump while Kate O’Connell won bronze in the U-14 100m.

Aisling Fitzpatrick was sixth in the U-14 javelin; the girls U-14 4x100m relay progressed to the semi-finals and Cillian Mullally was in the U-16 100m and was just edged out of progressing to the semi-finals.

Next Saturday, August

EURO ROWING Crowley king of Munich Masters LUCAN’S Denis Crowley, pictured centre, won the single schulls at the European Masters Rowing Championships in Munich, coming out fastest from a field of 72 entrants, winning the grand final to continue his dominance at this level.

Crowley was also in the men’s eight boat – with an average age of 55 – along Leixlip’s Gerry Murphy and Chapelizod’s Gary O’Neill were all part of the Irish team to win gold, too, leaving mighty Russian and German crews in their wake.

25, Lucan Harriers take over the Griffeen parkrun.

They will provide all the volunteers required to r u n a su c c e s s f u l parkrun with the hope of welcoming lots of people to Griffeen to experience this free, timed 5k which is open to everyone from elite runners to walkers.

Register for free on www.parkrun.ie and bring your barcode on the day.

Lucan’s Gerry Byrne,

meanwhile, completed h i s se co n d Iro n m a n 70.3 which moved this year from Dublin to Dún Laoghaire.

T h e Iro n m a n 7 0 . 3 consisted of 1.2 mile swim which takes place in Sandycove, a 56 mile bike ride through the Wicklow mountains and then 13.1 mile run along Dún Laoghaire Pier to the finish.

He c o m p l e te d t h e tough course in six hours 40 minutes.

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FOOTBALL: CLON CLUB KEEP PRESSURE ON BALLYBODEN AT TOP OF AFL5

FOOTBALL

Davis fall late on to league leaders Vincent’s

Round Tower’s junior footballers have been in flying form of late in AFL5

Towers grind out big win to keep up chase AFL DIVISION FIVE Round Tower, Clondalkin St Brendan’s  MICHAEL MCGLYNN sport@dublingazette.com

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ROUND Tower’s junior A footballers displayed tremendous resilience to overcome St Brendan’s resistance and continue their push for promotion from AFL 5.

Coming into the game, the Clondalkin club were third, two points off leaders Ballyboden St Enda’s, while the visitors were on their tail in fifth Joey Leech got Towers off the mark after two minutes following a lay-off from Fergus Callaly but scores were difficult to come by with defences proving resilient.

Brendan’s posed a powerful physical threat but the Towers rearguard was strong and experienced with the likes of

Paul Clifford, Mark Gahan and Niall Corless marshalling things.

Both corner backs Dave Chapman and David Clarke made timely interceptions in the opening quarter. Towers registered two wides before Dermot Milton kicked an outstanding free from the left touchline.

Mikey Cleary was proving influential in midfield, getting on possession and using it well.

Brendan’s registered their first after 13 minutes but it was countered by an outsanding team score from the hosts. It started in defence with Clifford and Cleary working it out to Lee Moran who carried into attack.

Leech delivered an outstanding crossfield pass to Milton and he struck crisply off his left.

Shane Boland dropped a free short after a superb pick-up from Leech on the run

and Brendan’s subsequently registered their second.

They levelled with four minutes of the half remaining and edged ahead for the first time in the game soon after.

But Jason Mockler evened things out with Cleary providing the assist after Alex O’Neill won well in the air.

Towers briefly lost their composure, losing three kickouts on the trot and were punished with a point on each occasion.

A timely response was provided by O’Neill just before the break, after he worked a good one-two with Callaly, leaving them 0-7 to 0-5 behind at the break.

The Clondalkin club started the brighter in the second period and an excellent block by Callaly led to Mockler’s clever pass enabling Boland to kick successfully over with his left.

Brendan’s edged two clear but Towers

responded when Azeez Fetuga released Mockler and when he was fouled, he converted the free he’d won.

An interception on the visitors kickout led to Milton releasing Boland and he drove over. The visitors edged ahead again only for Cleary to win possession and Leech provided the assist to O’Neill who spun and notched the tenth Towers point.

Cleary intercepted again and was fouled on the 40. Milton dispatched the placed ball to edge Towers ahead a point clear for the first time with just four minutes remaining.

And they calmly saw out the closing minutes with young substitutes Matthew Kelly and Adam Eustace combining well to retain under pressure.

Cleary, Fetuga and Corless won crucial dispossessions to assist Towers in seeing it out and winning a vital two points.

THOMAS Davis were undone by St Vincent’s in their top table battle in AFL Division 1 by 1-17 to 0-13, leaving the Tallaght club in fourth place while the Marino men have gone three points clear with two games to go.

They were made to work for their win by the visitors from Kiltipper Road who, despite missing a host of chances over the course of the contest, Davis’ found themselves just two points adrift in the closing stages.

A 1-1 salvo by substitute Rian McBride offered Vins a vital edge, however, and former county star Tomas Quinn ultimately put the seal on their latest league victory with his sixth point of the proceedings.

While Davis’ were hoping to record a fourth win on the bounce, the Marino hit the ground running in a determined fashion.

But Davis soon found their feet and got some momentum via Mark Nolan’s classy point on the run.

Three scores from Ryan Deegan and two each from Robbie Crilly, Eoin Kirby and Ciaran Farrelly kept them competitive until St Vincent’s eventually took over.

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ROUND Tower’s manJim Gavin has allayed fears surrounding Cian O’Sullivan’s participation in next week’s All-Ireland football final against Tyrone.

The Kilmacud Crokes back went off injured early in the semi-final win over Galway, prompting speculation he may have suffered a recurrence of hamstring woes that have dogged his career.

The Boys in Blue went on to win the match comfortably, pulling away in the second half to win by nine points, 1-24 to 2-12, having been just two in front at the break.

Dublin are now just one game away from equalling Kerry’s record of four consecutive All-Ireland titles, with last season’s beaten semi-finalists standing in their way on September 2.

O’Sullivan’s withdrawal was a sign of concern, however, but Gavin clarified the five-time AllIreland winner will return to training this week after being withdrawn as a mere precaution.

“Good news with Cian.

He’ll be back training next week,” Dublin boss Gavin said at Dublin’s pre AllIreland final media event.

“It’s good news. You get the normal bumps and bruises that you would associate with a championship game, but we are healthy, which is great.

“It was just a tightness that he felt. That was all.

We weren’t going to push

Jim Gavin is hoping his side will be in full fitness for All-Ireland final day. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

“He is a good leader for the team. He drives standards, both on and off the pitch and is obviously a very experienced player” it in a competitive game like that so we just took him off and it worked out for us. He is a good leader for the team. He drives standards, both on and off the pitch.

“He is obviously a very experienced player and I have been fortunate to work with him through a lot of it.

“There are a group of players with that experience and it is important going into games like this that we can trade off that.”

Were O’Sullivan – or

any other player – to find themselves unavailable, Gavin is confident there are players waiting in the wings to step up in their absence.

One of the keys to Dublin’s recent success has been the squad’s ability to continuously drive up standards, and much of that has come from the players on the fringes looking to force their way in.

There’s no better example than Con O’Callaghan, who played his first cham-

pionship game last year and ended it with an AllStar and the Young Player of the Year award.

“We’ve always just tried to be our best, whatever part that is to play on the team. Just to give it your all. The great strength of the group is that they understand that.

“Yes, they all want game-time. But they understand that in a team sport, it’s about the team.

It’s about the collective, whether that’s playing for seven minutes or the full

70 minutes.

“They’re willing to commit in the game. And then outside of the game, they’re pushing each other on to get game time.”

Gavin also paid tribute to the genius of Tyrone manager Mickey Harte, who has guided the Red Hand to each of their three All-Ireland titles, as well as six Ulster Championships.

Gavin was a player the last time the sides met at this stage of competition, when Dublin edged out

Tyrone by a point to take the All-Ireland crown in 1995.

“He’s one of the great managers. Obviously he saw the current crop of players coming good as well and how talented they were.

“But I think it’s just a testament to his passion for Gaelic games. It comes to the fore when you hear him speak about the game.

“He’s had great success in the past and he will have great success in the future.”