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SPORT GAELIC FOOTBALLDubs deliver record ninth Leinster title on the bounce SEE P32

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INCLONDALKIN: We look ahead to the

eighth year of the Clondalkin family festival.

See what’s on and when ... SEE PAGES 9, 10 & 11

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THE LATEST NEWS & SPORT FROM SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL AREA

An Post suspend deliveries to Tallaght housing estate PADRAIG CONLON

A HOUSING estate in Tallaght is without a postal service due to ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour.

An Post have stopped delivering mail to residents in the Mac Uilliam estate off Fortunestown Lane because they say their staff are being threatened and attacked.

Violent gangs have been causing havoc in the area this year with many extreme acts of anti-social behaviour.

Back in April Tesco suspended deliveries to parts of west Tallaght after numerous attacks on their drivers.

In one shocking incident, an online delivery driver was shot with a pellet gun as he was making deliveries in a seperate area of

West Tallaght.

Luckily, the driver did not suffer serious injuries.

Local FF TD John Lahart said he was appalled at the reported incidents.

Deputy Lahart said: “It is hugely disappointing that An Post have been left with no alternative but to suspend their services in Mac Ulliam as a – CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Three men arrested in Clondalkin drugs raid

THREE men were arrested after 98 kilogrammes of herbal cannabis worth an estimated €1.96 million was seized in Clondalkin.

The seizure was made on Wednesday as part of an intelligence led operation in Clondalkin.

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GANGS CAUSING HAVOC LEAVE AN POST WITH NO CHOICE

No delivery of post for Tallaght estate

An Post have suspended services to Mac Uilliam estate for the foreseeable future

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FROM PAGE 1 consequence of the terrible, antisocial actions of a few.

“Why anyone would threaten or lash out towards any member of staff simply going about their job and delivering mail to residents in the estate, is utterly beyond me.

“There is no explanation for any of the appalling behaviour that An Post employees have been

forced to endure as of late.

“It’s a real shame that many of the households affected who don’t have the capacity to travel to the Square industrial complex to pick up their mail will either have to go without it or make alternative arrangements.

“I will be extending any support that I can to find a resolution to this situation,” he said.

Local Sinn Fein TD Sean Crowe is also shocked at the level of anti-social behaviour.

“I am deeply concerned at the news. This is a serious development and requires a proactive Garda response. A small minority cannot be allowed to disrupt vital services

for an entire community. This suspension will undoubtedly hurt the elderly, the vulnerable and those who have mobility problems.

“I spoke to An Post about the suspension of services and they say they have a duty of care to their staff and cannot allow a situation develop where their staff are put at risk.

“They have informed customers of alternative arrangements and hope to resume deliveries as soon as possible.

“I have asked that An Post sit down formally with the local Garda Authorities to try and resolve this impasse and hope that this can happen as soon as possible.”

Fun for all ages at Meena Bazaar this Sunday in Esker THE MEENA Bazaar will take place this Sunday 30th June from 12noon to 6pm at Esker Educate Together National School, Lucan in Aid of Lucan Disability Action Group and Barretstown.

You can enjoy Beauty

Corner, Henna Designs, Handicrafts, Traditional Clothes, Bouncy Castle, Great Food and fun . There will be a bouncy castle, ice cream, pizzas, burgers, hot and cold drinks and much more to enjoy.

FASTNews Concern for the future of community childcare schemes People Before Profit councillor Madeleine Johansson, has expressed concern that community childcare schemes will be phased out from October next.

The National Childcare Scheme to be introduced in October will negatively affect those who most need childcare and will have devastating consequences for Community childcare. Parents using childcare through CETS and CCS will lose out financially with the new scheme.

Cllr Johansson said: “Last week I attended a briefing hosted by People Before Profit with SPARK (Single Parents Acting For Rights of Kids) and an independent researcher to inform TDs and Senators of the impact the National Childcare Scheme will have on low income families.

“As a local councillor I am concerned that the loss of the current CETS scheme will impact negatively on community crèches locally. The CETS scheme is what is currently holding community créches as it allows parents on either an ETB course or on a CE scheme to access childcare and is run by many parents availing of CE schemes.

“Similar losses are faced by parents on CCS scheme as some parents currently availing of CCS will end up paying almost 400 euros more under the new subsidy scheme.

I am asking Minister Zappone to act immediately to ensure low income families can pay for childcare and to protect our local community childcare. It is a massive flaw in policy that a new National Childcare Scheme will hit the families that need childcare the most.”

Co-living units for Cookstown refused planning permission A development of 222 coliving units by Bartra Capital Property Group in Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght has been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála.

The board, which met to consider the Cookstown proposal earlier this month, found the application to be contrary to the ministerial guidelines. The co-living model provides en-suite bedrooms with shared, communal living areas and is similar to student accommodation.

It was the first application for a co-living development to be considered by the Board.

The concept of co-living which sees residents sharing a communal living space, has been stoutly defended by Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy who got himself into hot water in some quarters, when he describing the co-

living concept as “exciting” and saying young people would “sacrifice less space for less rent”.

Unacceptable ABP turned down Bartra Capital Property Group’s proposal for 222 co-living units and 150 apartments because its format would “fail to provide an acceptable living environment for future residents of the development”.

It also noted that the micro-apartments where the residents share a communal living/kitchen area on each floor had a “notable shortfall in the quantitative and qualitative provision of sufficient communal facilities”.

Bartra Capital issued a brief statement saying it noted the decision and did not comment on planning applications as they are part of a statutory process.

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SPORTS: SON OF LEGEND HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITY

Best of celebrities to arrive in Tallaght for charity game TA L L AG H T S ta d i u m is set to host a football match with a difference, organised by the son of one the games’ greatest ever players.

Calum Best, son of the late great Manchester United legend George, has teamed up with Shamrock Rovers and South Dublin County Council to raise money for the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force and UK based Charity Naco (National Association for Children of Alcoholics).

He is also calling on the support of a host of celebrities who will grace the home of Shamrock Rovers to raise much needed funds for the charities.

Calum Best is the driving force behind the ‘My

Tribute’ game, which is due to be staged on Saturday 31st August at the stadium (3pm kick-off).

Best, will captain one of the celebrity teams, while their opposition will have Dubliner Brian McFadden as their skipper.

Other celebrities taking part include Tony Bellew and Carl Frampton, James Argent of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) fame, Dan Osborne and English rapper, actor, television personality and former non-league footballer MC Harvey.

Freestyle football duo F2 Freestylers Jeremy Lynch and Billy Wingrove have confirmed they will be putting in an appearance.

More celebrities will be added to this stellar cast

closer to the time!

Sellebrity Soccer, which specialises in staging celebrity football matches throughout Ireland and the UK and raises money for charity in doing so, will organise the game in association with South

Dublin County Council and Shamrock Rovers.

Tickets for the ‘My Tribute’ celebrity football match will cost €17 per adult and €10 per child (U16), family tickets at €50 will allow access for 2 x adults, 2 x children –

plus booking fee.

A limited number of VIP tickets with access to the Players Lounge will be available for €40.

Tickets will be going on sale today via Shamrock Rovers ticketing website.

CARBON EMISSIONS

Lucan passengers are part of green revolution THE first of Dublin’s new hybrid buses entered service on Friday morning with Dublin Bus on route 25A from Lucan to Merrion Square.

Nine diesel electric hybrid vehicles will be introduced over coming weeks as part of a plan by The National Transport Authority to reduce carbon emissions.

The bright green and yellow buses have low floor access, a dedicated wheelchair space, buggy space and USB charging ports.

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran however wasn’t getting carried away with the new buses.

He attacked the Government’s Climate Action Plan saying it doesn’t have any new public transport initiatives to relieve congestion for Dublin commuters.

“Public transport is

required daily by hundreds of thousands of Dublin Commuters,” he said.

“It is absolutely central to the effort to encourage behavioural change and properly respond to climate change.

“However, the absence of any meaningful new proposals in this area add to concerns that for the Government, this recent launch was yet more Spin over Substance and more about telling a story than introducing real change.

“Lucan continues to lag way behind in terms of congestion and transport infrastructure in the City.

“It’s quite difficult to comprehend that the Lucan Luas project will not be operational until sometime after 2027 with no firm date set.

“At this rate of planning and strategic development it could well be 2040 before we see a Luas in Lucan .”

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CHILDREN FROM CLONDALKIN AREA RECEIVE BLUE SKIES PACK

POLICING

Blue Skies ahead for local children following support from community Some of the seized cannabis

Three men arrested in herbal cannabis haul THREE men were arrested after herbal cannabis worth an estimated €1.96 million was seized in Clondalkin.

The seizure of 98 kilogrammes of herbal cannabis was made on Wednesday as part of an intelligence led operation, at an industrial unit in Clondalkin.

The joint operation was conducted by Revenue’s customs service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, and gardaí from the security and intelligence section in west Dublin.

Gardaí arrested three men aged 32, 49 and 57 at

the scene and they were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996 at Clondalkin and Ballyfermot Garda Stations.

In a follow-up search with the PSNI in Northern Ireland, an additional female was arrested and around half a kilogramme of cocaine with an estimated value of €35,000 (subject to analysis) was seized.

Businesses or members of the public who have any information regarding drug smuggling can contact Revenue on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

BLUE Skies Initiative is an areabased childhood programme in Clondalkin which supports the local community.

They recently launched a new programme dealing with young children starting in ‘big school’.

This can be a very daunting time and the transition from preschool to primary school has been identified as a key stage of a child’s life.

Early Years Educators, Primary School teachers and parents all play an important role in ensuring continuity of care for each individual child at this time.

Transitions can be stressful for some children and they need to be supported during the process.

Blue Skies Initiative Ready Steady School Programme was created to help support children in their transition from early years to primary school.

In April eleven early years’ services across Clondalkin received their bright, fun filled “Ready Steady School Transition” boxes.

This box contained a selection of uniforms to play dress up with, jigsaws and books about school.

In the box was also a Photobook, created by Blue Skies, with pictures of various participating schools in Clondalkin.

The book was created to give the children an opportunity to see their new schools, which in turn, would spark excitement and curiosity and lessen anxiety around this transition and new adventure.

In addition to all of this each child receives a Ready Steady School transition pack.

The transition document encourages each child to communicate with their parents/guardians and Early Years Educator, the information, they want to share with their new Primary School Teacher during their transition process.

The pack is filled out with lots of information about the child, their photo, which is then passed on to their new school.

Blue Skies teachers helping children to adjust to ‘Big School’

There is also a helpful reusable morning time checklist to bring home for getting ready to go to school which proved a very popular addition.

340 children all over Clondalkin have now received these packs.

Blue Skies Initiative recently launched this ‘Ready Steady School’ programme at Rowlagh Parish preschool.

Children and staff from both

Rowlagh Parish preschool and Blue Skies Initiative explored the box and played lots of games in what was a very fun filled launch!

Parents also came along to take part in the fun.

The Early Years Educators commented on how excited the children were on the day and how much they loved dressing up in the uniforms and finding their new school in the book.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Mini world cup success for children of Knocklyon

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nocklyon United’s Mini World Cup proved a major success yet again with hundreds of children again taking part this year.

The weather was not the kindest but, played over a week there was plenty of talent on show with players as young as seven stepping out hoping to be the next big thing.

With their ongoing battle to save their pitches in Ballycullen, a number of councillors came to view the facilities and to see the many happy children that the club cater for on a ongoing basis.

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HISTORICAL: DUBLIN SITE CHOSEN FOR FIRST TIME IN HISTORY OF PROGRAMME

Church and graveyard site of St Finian’s chosen as one of seven heritage sites T

HE Heritage Council has announced seven heritage sites from around the country to be part of this year’s prestigious ‘Adopt a Monument’ programme, and for the first time in the history of the scheme, a monument from Dublin has been chosen.

St. Finian’s, medieval church and graveyard in Esker, Lucan, was one of the seven monuments chosen. St. Finian’s dates from the 11th century and was situated on the Slí Mhór (‘great highway’; the M50 of medieval times). This was a strategic site as it is immediately adjacent to one of the oldest standing bridges in Ireland, ‘King John’s Bridge’, dating to the late 12th/early 13th century.

The medieval Royal Manor of Esker was also located in the area. The local history group who applied for the scheme ‘Society for Old Lucan (SOL)’ worked with the permission and support of South Dublin County Council (SDCC) who own the site.

“Being part of the Adopt a Monument Programme means having access to heritage and archaeological expertise for three years, as well as providing us with mentoring and support” said Helen Farrell, Chair of SOL. “SOL feels that the mentoring will support SOL members and the community in conserving the site and carry out investigation and research, in line with best practice and in

partnership with SDCC. Previous projects have cared for and conserved vulnerable monuments, as well as carrying out successful surveys and excavations. “This is a real breakthrough moment for history and heritage in the Lucan area, the potential of which has often been overlooked. “We are extremely excited about sharing our project with SOL members, the wider community in Lucan, and heritage-visitors to the area.” “ T h e r e a r e m a ny unknowns about the site at St. Finian’s yet to find out; is the site really from the 11th century, or will advanced archaeological survey methods show that it dates back even further?”

The site of the old graveyard in Lucan that has been chosen

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INCLONDALKIN 2019

Festival fever returns

DUBLIN GAZETTE FOCUSES ON CLONDALKIN VILLAGE AND CALLS ON THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE AREA THRIVES

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eturning this year is the hugely popular InClondalkin Festival – now in its eighth year, this Festival has gone from strength to strength and is looked forward to each year.

Last year, enormous crowds came out in the glorious weather – and we’ve ordered the same weather again this year!

On Now in its ninth year, the festival has grown into one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.

Thyes Kavanagh, Festival Director and Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce

told Dublin Gazette what visitors to this years’ festival can expect.

“I hope everyone enjoys the Festival and sees Clondalkin at its best,” he said.

“We wish everybody a safe, happy and fun filled Festival 2019!

“Thanks to Brian McElroy Funeral Directors who once again are sponsoring the Live Stage and entertainment.

“We’d also like to thank the clubs and organisations and contributors to the festival, the volunteer stewards, Tour guides and members of the Festival committee without whom this festival would not happen.”

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Picture: Tommy Keogh

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DUBLIN GAZETTE FOCUSES ON CLONDALKIN VILLAGE AND CALLS ON THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE AREA THRIVES

Tons of fun for young CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

InClondalkin Festival 2019 kicks off on Friday 28th June, with a Pop-Up Gaeltacht event in Gunpowder at The Steering Wheel.

Come along and use whatever cúpla focal you have – should be great craic!

On Friday 28th June in St John’s Church at 7.30pm, there will be an interesting and informative lecture on the late local historian Joe Williams, given by Dr. Yvonne Williams. Admission is €5 at the door.

Saturday 29th June sees a fun family cycle around the village, which starts at the Laurels at 11.30am.

Suitable for all ages. (organised and run by The

Laurels Charity Crew).

The very popular Clondalkin Garda Station Open Day takes place on Saturday 29th June 2pm to 5pm.

There will be guided tours of the station, a display of specialist units, Garda vehicles and fire trucks and also an exhibition of the work of the winners of the fifth class Art Competition.

On Saturday 29 June at 2pm. the launch of a new publication, accompanied by a number of invited performers including Colm Keegan, Natalya O’Flaherty, and Sky Byrne will take place at Clondalkin Library.

This Being Where We Live is a publication produced by writer Nathan O’Donnell, designed by Clare Bell and will be printed by Plus Print.

O’Donnell worked in collaboration with students of Collinstown Park Community College on a public art project “The Mill” funded by South Dublin County Council as part of Clondalkin Arts Festival.

The publication is the

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The original inspiration of Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce for the Festival was to have a fun, free, family event given to the community. We would also like to thank the contributors and the volunteers who work so hard to make the Festival such a joyous experience for all. culmination of the research into the l e ga c y o f strikes at the Clondalkin Paper Mill in 198283 – and looking at the connections between print culture and protest.

The students used this opportunity to explore the problems, politics and possibilities presented by the places where they live.

C l o n d a l k i n Ro u n d Tower Heritage Group To u r G u i d e s (C l a n n Chrónáin) will be providing tours of St John’s, and the Round Tower Visitor’s Centre (Brú Chrónáin) – throughout the day on both Saturday 29th and

Sunday 30th. No ticket required.

T h e Ro u n d Towe r Visitor’s Centre, Brú Chrónáin, is celebrating its second birthday with a Fun garden party on Sunday 30th.

The Big Day Out! Sunday 30th June The streets will be alive with street acts, stilt-walkers and costume characters. There will be Free face-painting and balloon modelling in

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INCLONDALKIN 2019

and old alike the village.

The Main stage is back again this year, “LIVE entertainment -sponsored by Brian McElroy Funeral Directors,” The Stage will be in front of the AIB bank and we have a great line up of music acts, stage and dance schools – including Funky Steps, Clondalkin Shotokan Academy and the Local Vocals, to name but a few.

The wonderful children’s entertainer and puppeteer Denis Wiggie Coffey will perform with a promise of great fun and laughter.

C l o n d a l k i n Yo u t h Band will march to the front of the Main stage and bring their spectacular show to the usual

rapturous reception!

There will be giveaways from the stage on the day – spot prizes galore!

There will also be stands from local Voluntary groups and services, a Kids play area, a Show Bus from Airport Hopper, one of our sponsors this year.

Check out The Steering Wheel, The Laurels, Quinlans & Aras Chrónáin – for their Festival attractions.

A lot of Local businesses are expected to be open, with some great deals and offers for the day.

Clondalkin and District Handcraft and Horticultural Show will take place in Newlands Garden Centre on Saturday 29th June, and in Aras Chrónáin on Sunday 30th June.

See their Facebook page for more details.

On Sunday, 29th June, Clondalkin village will be pedestrianised from 2pm to 6pm. Main Street and Tower Road will be closed to traffic from 1.45pm to 6.15pm to facilitate the 9th annual Village Festival.

The Festival Committee would like to thank all our sponsors for their support with this event.

If you would like to advertise a Local Business or service, you can drop up a spot prize to the Main Stage on Sunday 30th June, and our MC will give you a mention.

Further information is available on FACEBOOK: Clondalkin InClondalkin Festival.

Picture: Tommy Keogh

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DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THIER HOME

Exploring the legacy of one paper mill’s importance

NATHAN O’DONNELL is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. He is interested in politics, protest, and print culture, interests that led him to the history of the strikes and occupations surrounding the Clondalkin Paper Mill. His public art project, The Mill, was commissioned as part of In Context 4 – In Our Time, South Dublin County Council’s Public Art Programme 2016-2019

FOR the past two and a half years I’ve been working on a public art project in Clondalkin, The Mill.

I am interested in the history of paper-making in the village, which goes back centuries; the Clondalkin Paper Mill was the main employer until the 1980s.

It’s a place that was built on paper, in a sense.

So when the mill closed in late 1981, the workers decided to storm the gates. They occupied it for almost two years, organising protests, marches,

rallies, petitioning the government, generating solidarity across the country with other protesting workers.

In 1983, some of the workers went on hunger strike; after 15 days the government relented, agreeing to re-open the mill.

It was major news – one of the strikers and his wife were pictured kissing in triumph on the front page of The Irish Times.

I spent a lot of time reading up about the strikes, researching them,

meeting with mill workers and strikers and their relatives and other people who remember that time.

Once I had gathered my research, I spent six months working with students at Collinstown Park Community College, looking into this local history, talking about protest and politics, and making a magazine, which we’ll be launching during the Clondalkin Festival this year on June 29.

I didn’t grow up in Clondalkin; I was born in Dublin and grew up partly in Glasnevin, partly in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. But I knew Clondalkin – I had friends there, spent time there as a teenager.

I often work with groups of students or

young people. Magazines are formed in these collective bursts. They’re usually pretty intense productions, lots of quick thinking, creative choices getting made in a rush to meet a print deadline.

They retain some of that residual energy, I think.

The magazine we have produced in Clondalkin is no different. It’s full of the creative work of the students – poetry, photography, short hybrid pieces of writing, manifestos – arranged alongside archival materials relating to the strikes and occupations of the 1980s.

I’ve worked with a brilliant designer on this too, Clare Bell; she’s someone I’ve collaborated with a few times.

This Being Where We Live is a magazine that takes cues from radical publishing, to create a statement about a particular place and a particular time: Clondalkin, today.

It will be great to distribute it in the village and see what people think ...

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THE Irish Cancer Society has said a massive “Thank you” is owed to everyone who came along to the start of its Colour Dash in the Phoenix Park last weekend. There was a large turnout for the colour dash, which saw lots of fundraisers of all ages start the route in pristine white t-shirts, but everyone was dusted in all the colours of the rainbow by the time they reached the finish line . Picture: Andres Poveda

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

JULY 03 (WEDNESDAY)

Eddie Vedder @ 3Arena, SOLD OUT EDDIE’S avoided the traps that can befall successful bands, successfully reinventing himself down the years to stay relevant – without sacrificing his unique talents along the way.

JUNE 27 (THURSDAY)

Hatchlings @ Whelan’s, €12 Eur(Elle) @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €9

JUNE 28 (FRIDAY)

Chasing Abbey @ Olympia Theatre, €27 Jonathon Bree @ Whelan’s, €18 Otherkin @ Whelan’s, free (advance booking required), late show Johnny Hooker @ The Sugar Club, €25

JUNE 29 (SATURDAY)

The Living End @ The Academy, €25 Sean and Conor Price @ Olympia Theatre, €29 Jessie Buckley @ Whelan’s, SOLD OUT Checkpoint @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Roy Ayers @ The Sugar Club, €25

JUNE 30 (SUNDAY)

Laura Ann Brady @ Whelan’s, €10 David Owens @ The Sugar Club, €10

JULY 01 (MONDAY)

Vampire Weekend @ Trinity College, €50 Perhaps the best indie band of the last decade (yes, we see you Alt-J), Vampire Weekend’s recent return is cause for much summer sunshine. They drop in on the Trinity Series.

JULY 02 (TUESDAY)

Foals @ Trinity College, €52 Charlotte @ The Grand Social, €13 Tir Na Nog @ Whelan’s, €16

JULY 03 (WEDNESDAY)

Janelle Monae @ Trinity College, €55 Laura Stevenson @ Whelan’s, €14

Oh ooo – a price increase is now here ...

IN NEWS that’s been a long time coming, Netflix have announced a slight price hike for Irish streamers, which came into effect last week.

The popular streaming service made the announcement last week, saying that both standard and premium plans will increase in costs by as much as 14.5%. However, the most basic offering from Netflix will maintain the same price (€7.99).

The standard plan, which allows customers to stream on two screens at the same time, will rise by €1 to €11.99.

The premium plan, where users can stream on four devices simultaneously, will increase to €15.99 – a rise of €2.

This increase is the first price rise for Irish users of Netflix since October 2017.

HERMITAGE GREEN Limerick to the core LIVELY Limerick FolkPop five-piece Hermitage Green were once very much a bar band, playing roughshod trad sessions and covers.

They evolved fast, and this Summer they’ll return to their city’s most star-studded venue, as they head to St John’s Castle to headline shows not once, but twice.

It’s been a slow but steady rise for the band, who Dan Murphy recalls took some time to come into their own.

“We didn’t take it that seriously to start with, and we weren’t that good,” he laughs.

“We had a bit of a jam in the pub and it kind of kicked off into something regular for us, really.

“Over time, word got around and people started coming to see us. It was all very relaxed for a while.

“We started taking it more seriously a few

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years ago.”

Today, ahead of their twin iconic shows at St John’s, Murphy is slightly in awe of where they’ve landed, with international tours and large Irish headline shows the norm for a band often compared to Mumford and Sons.

“We’ve come a long way,” he explains. “Those Limerick shows are very special to us.

“It’s home, and while you’re on stage you have this view right along the river, so it feels really special – not that we get a lot of chance to look at it.

“We get to see the world as a band, and that’s a great experience.”

In tribute to Limerick, Murphy says it’s likely the band will revive their

tribute to The Cranberries, performing covers that first emerged after Dolores O’Riordan passed away last year.

Dolores’ death was an emotional time for Murphy, and has says the exploration of her music gone down well around the world, from Dubai to the UK. “We used to do a lot of covers and put them on YouTube, so it was a bit of a return to that,” he laughs.

“It was very emotional for Limerick, though, I think people were really affected by her loss.

“It’s pretty challenging, working on something like The Cranberries music, because it’s just so perfect to start out with.

“We are much more focused on our own stuff, now, though. We’re working on new stuff, but there are a lot of live shows over the Summer, too, and we love those.

“There is a lot of new material on the way, though.”

Hermitage Green are a long way from their roots, then, which still sit in that Limerick bar where they used to play raucous, stumbling shows in the corner on wild weekend nights, while brothers Dan and Barry Murphy took sport far more seriously than the band.

Barry was a regular starter for Munster rugby at the time, even notching a try against a touring All Blacks side, before injury forced his retirement.

Dan was into combat sports, while the other three members of the band also have serious sporting connections.

“Sport is still important to our lives, but not in the way it used to be,” Murphy laughs.

“It was always a bigger thing for my brother anyway, I was just an

amateur.”

The band, who are going strong eight years after Barry’s retirement from Munster duties, have become a highly professional outfit in their own right.

And occasionally, connections being what they are, the old references jump back out.

New single, Heaven, is out now, but go back two years and you can spot Paul O’Connell in the video that accompanies a live studio ‘workout’ performance of their then EP. It pays to have connections, but there’s far more to Hermitage Green.

After all, it pays better to play a locally-connected form of joyous, breakout folk-rock.

Hermitage Green play Kaleidoscope Festival in Blessington this weekend, followed by shows at the Irish Open, Lisdoonvarna and Indiependence.

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FESTIVAL | KEY STAGES REVEALS IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP

Trailer Park tunes to help make Electric Picnic even better

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THE biggest festival on the summer calendar is set to get even bigger, as dozens of new acts have been announced to appear at Electric Picnic this year.

Trailer Park and Trenchtown, two of the festival’s most popular stages, have announced the acts that will grace both stages at Stradbally from August 30 to September 1.

The Trailer Park stage, introduced to Electric Picnic six years ago, was born out of a love of things “ridiculous and fantastic”, with an equally unstoppable line-up.

The main stage at Trailer Park is a repurposed mobile home, with acts appearing on the Trailer Park stage using the bedroom, kitchen, lounge and lavatory to deliver incredible unique sets.

Among those taking to the Trailer Park stage are what organisers are calling “bands made for partiers”, including rappers JYellowL, ska-big band Inter-

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As well as delivering some of Electric Picnic’s more eclectic acts, the Trailer Park has a number of unique instillations for everyone to enjoy.

Some of the stars of the show include a family of four-legged creatures at My Lovely Ranch; a sky spectacular of trapeze, aerial acrobatics and zip-wire antics by the show-stopping award-winning theatre group, Looseysmokes: Who Let the Dads Out?

The show promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for those in their late thirties and forties, including a house band with guitar riffs and drum solos and much more.

For those looking for something a bit more exotic, Trenchtown is for you.

Reggae, Ska, Dancehall, Jungle, Afrobeat and HipHop lay the soundtrack to Trenchtown’s multiple stages.

Acts set to appear include the multi awardwinning Dynamite MC;

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Poor Hughie – he still can’t catch a break as Heather lingers ...

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HUGHIE and Hughie are trying to look forward to their honeymoon, but Hughie reveals to Renee about how things have slightly worsened. Renee pressures Jackie to act more like a wife towards Hughie.

Dolores angers Hughie when she quizzes him about Jackie. Doug fails to make an important event during the week, which leaves Pete feeling annoyed.

Mairead gives Will relationship advice, as she realises Cristiano is Will’s first real love.

Jane decides to do some investigating on Fiona and reels in Melanie to help. Fiona seizes on an opportunity to belittle Niamh to Paul, whilst Melanie subtly quizzes Cass about Niamh and Ruth’s relationship.

Tessa volunteers her time at the Helping Hand, and

Sim Simma Soundsystem with their unique fusion of Dancehall, Hip-Hop and Grime; and MC Breezy, the wordsmith behind single, Yamma Yamma, bringing a late night, carnivalthemed show.

These are just a few of the acts announced so far, with Trenchtown expected to have more additions to their line up announced in before the festival starts in August.

For further information on Trenchtown, Trailer Park and Electric Picnic, see ElectricPicnic.ie.

a spark ignites between Tessa and Dean, leading her to asking him out later on in the week, which doesn’t go too great. Fiona and Paul start a game of luring Jane into a false security. Paul winds up Tommy as part of the ruse. Fiona accuses Jane of taking advantage of Paul’s ‘feelings’ for her to break them up.

Tommy accuses Jane of flirting with Paul, so Jane keeps Paul’s ‘overtures’ to herself. Paul and Fiona stage a break-up for Melanie’s benefit, with the pair also moving to spring their trap on Jane later on in the week.

Pete’s birthday plans leaves Dolores underwhelmed but a meaningful card from Junior perks her up. Pete panics about what to get Dolores for her birthday when Orla warns him he has a lot of making up to do. Hughie warily decides to spend some one on one time with Heather.

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A POLITICAL press conference in Pakistan went a little off the rails as a ‘catface filter’ appeared on politicians’ faces while broadcasting on Facebook Live.

Pakistani politician, Shaukat Yousafza, filmed his press conference so his voters would be able to view it from their area.

However, during the conference, a staff member accidentally triggered a catface filter, briefly adding a couple of moments of purrfect silliness to the broadcast.

The video was deleted right after the conference ended, but plenty of pawfect screenshots were captured by many people and widely shared.

The pictures were shared quickly as Yousafza and his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf doggedly engaged in some damage control.

Pragmatically waving aside the momentary silliness, Yousafza told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that he “wasn’t the only one – two officials sitting along me were also hit by the cat filter”.

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BITS & BOBS

At long last – the solution to peeling garlic easily

What are earthlings reading?

AN OUT OF THIS WORLD EXPERIENCE: Earthlings Dayne Annjohn and Grace Shao were happy to share the reading habits of 10-year-old Dubliners with an unusual figure at the launch of the Dublin City Libraries Summer Stars Reading Adventure in Kevin Street Library recently. Children all across Dublin are being encouraged to keep reading this Summer, with the initiative following a Sci-Fi and Space theme to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

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

This week’s dog of the week is Simpson, an extremely handsome eight-yearold Labrador cross. He also happens to be one of the brightest dogs in Dogs Trust!

He loves his training sessions with his carers and will do anything for food.

He even has a special ‘food bark’ which sounds a little like a very cute seal!

When Simpson isn’t learning new tricks, he is an independent dog who prefers to do his own thing.

He loves going out in the car and

exploring new places where he can sniff about and enjoy his walks.

Simpson can be a shy dog and nervous of new people, so his owners would need to meet him a few times in the centre to get to know this amazing dog.

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

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

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You name it – Lexie’s been there

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AN AMERICAN woman claims she has travelled to all 196 sovereign countries in the world, making her the youngest person to do so.

Lexie Alford (21) step foot in North Korea on May 31, completing her journey of visiting every country.

She is attempting to break the Guinness World Record, which is currently held by James Asquith who visited all 196 sovereign countries by the age of 24.

Alford has documented her journey on her travel blog, Lexie Limitless, since she was 18. She documents the troubles of getting visas and being a solo female traveller.

The travel blogger said her main goal “is to show people that the world is not a scary place and every culture harbours kindness in spite of political instabilities”.

A CANADIAN woman has figured out a new way to peel garlic without much mess, with her Twitter video going viral.

Valentina BachkarovaLord shared a video on Twitter on her trick of peeling large amounts of garlic efficiently.

The 25-second video shows her stabbing and twisting each clove of garlic from the head with ease. There is no other instruction with the video; however, it has been a hit with millions of people.

The effortless motion has been viewed more than 22.6 million times.

Her method is worth a try next time a recipe calls for loads of garlic.

That look when you realise millions of people think you’re a cat

A HOUSE for sale in Rathgar had an unusual feature flagged on its sign – with the sign at pains to point out that the house is NOT haunted.

The home at Trevelyan Terrace drew many enquiries asking if the property was haunted, with the street’s name – Trevelyan – linked to a Famine era tale of corn theft.

The owners and realtor found that the statement was a spooktacular talking point to help add to the property’s features, with the southside property successfully sold.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

Yum! Try this berry tasty fare STRAWBERRY season is upon us. Although the weather isn’t living up to our expectations for this year’s Summer, the growth of juicy, fresh strawberries never disappoints.

Locally grown strawberries are naturally delicious and sweet, making them the ideal for a healthy snack or an ingredient in a bright and zesty dish.

Below, you’ll find a delicious recipe for Strawberry Muffins, courtesy of Bord Bia, which serves 12 people and cooks in 40 minutes.

Ingredients • 280g strawberries, hulled and chopped • 100g plain flour • 60g butter, melted • 280g plain Greek yoghurt • 170g honey • 60ml milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 1 tsp baking powder • Half tsp bicarbonate of soda • Half tsp salt • 120g whole wheat flour Preparation • Preheat the oven to Gas

A Guinness disappointed,

Mark 5, 190C (375F).

• Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.

• Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and toss gently with 30g of the plain flour. Set aside.

• Place the melted butter in a large bowl and add the Greek yoghurt, honey, milk, vanilla and eggs.

• Whisk together until well combined. Add the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt.

Whisk until well combined.

• Use a rubber spatula to fold in the remaining plain flour and the whole wheat flour. Mix until almost combined.

• Fold in the strawberries until just combined.

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin wells.

• Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.

• Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Top chefs get together to cook up a new initiative to help others LEADING chefs from around the country gathered in Dublin last week to support the Kitchen Charter – a practical initiative to improve the working environment in professional kitchens throughout Ireland.

The initiative was developed by Chef Network, which is a group focused on the “education and training, business development and professional development” of chefs in Ireland.

Initiative Chefs including Derry Clarke of L’Ecrivain, Eric Matthews of Chapter One, and chef and restaurateur Dylan McGrath called upon those leading professional kitchens in Ireland to get behind the initiative and make the industry a better place to work.

Ruth Hegarty, head of community at Chef Network, said: “It is so important that we change how the industry is perceived because we have so many wonderful stories of how the industry has enriched lives.

“But at the same time, we need to make sure that professional kitchens are great environments to work in.”

For more information about the Chef Network, which is a membership community that is free to join, and to sign up to the Kitchen Charter, see www. chefnetwork.ie.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Pina Colada Milkshake IPA

but the pub itself is pretty great

Northern Monk Brewery – Leeds UK

RUMOURED to have gotten its name from a light signal being sent up from Dun Laoghaire to alert people to custom officers clocking off, the Blue Light has been serving mountain patrons since the 1870s. In response to the light being dispatched up the mountain, a blue light would be sent out across the bay, letting smugglers know the time was right to land with their contraband.

Of the six shebeens on this road, the Blue Light is the only one that remains.

An iconic location, this pub offers arguably the best views of Dublin Bay and the surrounding areas. While the views make this the perfect location on a nice clear day, when you can see as far as the Mourne Mountains in Down, it’s equally a place to come when the weather is not as fair.

However, I was a bit disappointed with my pint here. While full of cream and lasting volume, the taste of the plain here is not what it should be. Served very cold, there is still a sharp bite to the pint, unlike the warmth of the pub. @guinnessadvisor The Blue Light, Sandyford, Dublin 18

YOU MAY be able to find this in any decent office licence but you have to seek it out . Please do so, as it is worth the extra effort. The beer is a collaboration between Northern Monk, Basqueland Brewing Company in Spain and White Labs from Copenhagen. This is a super creamy New England IPA and is rather like drinking a hazy fruit cocktail with coconut and pineapple flavours amongst others. It comes in at a 7.4% ABV but every mouthful is just a delight . Go find this beer and try it, please! Even the beer can, with its peel off label and information, is a work of art...

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

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BRING IT HOME FRESHEN UP | TURN YOUR HOME INTO A CALMING OASIS

It’s only natural...

JESSICA MAILE

jmaile@dublingazette.com

Is it time to renew your ever-changing workspace?

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The new collection includes calendars, writing utensils, notebooks and bulletin boards, drawer cabinets, chairs and magazine racks.

With 25 notebooks in more than 100 variants, there are styles to suit any need. The notebooks are FSC-certified, which means that they are produced using wood from forests that are managed with respect for people, animals and the natural world.

Søstrene Grene’s new

School and Office collection will be available for sale from Thursday, 27 June, with the exception of the chair, which will be launched on 18 July 2019 in all Søstrene Grene stores including Georges Street Dublin 2, Dun Laoghaire, and Blanchardstown.

So continue the calm in the office and add a touch of Nordic design.

CHOOSING the theme of any room can be tricky. Should it be colourful or calming? Full of pattern or subdued?

This, of course, depends on personal taste and your lifestyle but some rooms are perfect for making a calming haven.

Living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms are a great place to go a bit lightly on bright colours and patterns. To turn any one of these key rooms into an oasis, you just need to search for calming neutral colours , natural textures and plenty of plushness!

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HOME & STYLE KEEP IT COLOURFUL | CHECK OUT THESE CHARITABLE BUYS AHEAD OF PRIDE THIS WEEKEND

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H&M Love For All collection - 10% of proceeds to United Nations Free & Equal Campaign

e d i r P r u o y Show RACHEL D’ARCY

rdarcy@dublingazette.com WITH Pride taking place in the city this weekend, there’s no better time to show your support for the LGBT+ community.

Many high street brands have a rainbow offering this month, with the profits of their collections going toward LGBT charities across the country, including Penneys and H&M. If you’re an LGBT+ ally, or LGBT+ yourself, have a great weekend, and be sure to celebrate in style.

River Island’s Love Not Labels campaign - a percentage of each sale donated to Ditch The Labels

Penneys Feelin’ Proud collection - €175,000 to be donated to IGLA World Pretty Little Thing #LoveWithoutLimits collection - 10% from each sale will be donated between OutRight Action International & LGBT foundation

BooHoo and BooHoo Man pride collection 10% from each sale will be donated between OutRight Action International & LGBT foundation

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Arona Small but mighty Peugeot 508 SW pricing and specs are revealed PRICING and specifications for the all-new PEUGEOT 508 SW have been announced for the Irish market, with the versatile estate model retailing from €34,110 (excluding delivery).

Order books are now open and deliveries to the first customers in Ireland will begin on July 1.

The all-new PEUGEOT 508 SW boasts the same sharp, front design as the 508 fastback, and adds a low-slung, svelte estate bodyline.

It forms the perfect balance between sporty elegance and practicality, providing plenty of passenger space and a large, easyaccess boot, offering a total load space

SEAT have packed a dizzying amount of content into the Arona, completing an attractive package for those looking for a smaller car with impressive features

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IT MAY be relatively small in size, but the new SEAT Arona has a large number of things going for it.

Vo te d I r i s h S m a l l Crossover of the Year for 2019, the multi-talented Arona can hold its head high in a segment full of talented rivals, and is the new benchmark in the small crossover/SUV market.

Once only associated with small and family cars, the Spanish brand (under the ownership of the Volkswagen Group since 1986) is now leading the way with SUVs, too.

Based on the excellent Ibiza hatchback, the new SEAT Arona is offered in four trim levels – S, SE, Xcellence, and FR – but sits taller on the road for

added practicality.

Engine options consist of a 1.0-litre (TSI) turbo-petrol unit in two states of tune – 95bhp and 115bhp, a 1.5-litre (TSI) turbo-petrol with 150bhp, and a 1.6-litre (TDI) turbo-diesel producing either 95bhp or 115bhp, depending on the model chosen.

A five-speed manual gearbox is standard with the 95bhp petrol and diesel engines, while the higher power units attract an extra gear.

The VW Group’s wonderful 7-speed DSG (automatic) gearbox is available in all but the entry level S trim with selected petrol and diesel engines.

As is the norm for this type of car, the Arona is offered in front-wheeldrive format only.

The new Arona is an

easy car to personalise – should you so wish – with a choice of 10 body colours, and the option to go grey, black, or orange on the roof.

In total, there are 68 possible colour combinations available, allowing owners to make their car as exclusive as possible.

My review car was an Arona Xcellence 1.0-litre TSI 115bhp 6-speed manual in delightful Desire Red premium-metallic paint with a contrasting black roof.

An impressive array of standard equipment in my review car included 16” DESIGN alloy wheels, bi-colour roof, chrome roof rails, LED taillights, LED numberplate light, chrome window frames, Park Assist (Self-Park), rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors.

Of course, there are many more features too, with just a small smattering of other features including KESSY (Keyless Entry & Go), alcantara interior with a leatherette dashboard, interior chrome pack, interior ambient lighting, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel and a wireless phone charger, to name but a few.

The only options fitted to my review car were premium metallic paint (€729) and rear privacy glass (€168).

My review car was

great to drive, with wellcontrolled handling, plenty of front-end grip and responsive steering, making it surprisingly entertaining on the road.

In fact, thanks to its excellent driving dynamics, the Arona feels like a car from the class above, and glides superbly over a mixture of different road surfaces.

Producing 115bhp and 200Nm of torque, the smooth-revving 1.0-litre petrol engine is capable of a top speed of 182km/h, and can cover the sprint from 0-100km/h in just

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A fuel return of 4.6l/100km is possible on an extra-urban driving cycle, while annual road tax across the entire SEAT Arona range is just €200.

The interior of the Arona is clearly and logically laid out and excellent build quality is evident throughout the cabin.

Seat comfort is top class too, while leg and headroom is impressive, thanks to the tall stance of the car.

There is up to 823-litres of boot space available in the Arona with the rear seats folded flat, and boot access is excellent.

With on-the-road prices starting at just €19,015, the new SEAT Arona has the power and the vision to go the distance.

from 530-litres up to 1780-litres, thanks to Magic Flat rear seats.

Fitted with aluminium roof rails and boot luggage rails with safety net, the 508 SW also features the latest generation of PEUGEOT’s i-Cockpit with a configurable 12.3-inch headsup digital instrument panel, either a ten-inch or eight-inch capacitive touchscreen dependent on trim, and a compact multi-function steering wheel as standard for maximum driver control.

A host of safety features also come as standard, including Emergency Brake Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assistance with edge detection.

MirrorLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also included as standard in every model.

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DUBS DELIVER: GAELIC FOOTBALL: DUBLIN Senior

footballers delivered their ninth Leinster Championship in a row at Croke Park following a well-deserved victory before 47,027 spectators at Croke Park.

Jim Gavin’s side produced a polished performance on the way to becoming the first ever team to capture nine successive provincial titles in any province.

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MMA | TALLAGHT 25-YEAR OLD FIGHTER COMES CLOSE IN ROME

Enright misses out on Euro medal  DAVE DONNELLY

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TALLAGHT’S Nate Enright narrowly missed out on a medal at the IMMAF European Championships in Rome at the weekend when he was defeated by Italy’s Dario Petrolo.

The welterweight, who operates out of the SBG D24 gym in Tymon North, achieved one of the upsets of the championships when he beat Canada’s Jeff Grande by submission.

The Tallaght fighter had already forced a stoppage of Will Brown in his first bout when the reigning world champion failed a medical examination to a badly-injured shoulder.

Petrolo proved one step too far for the 25-year-old, who bowed out in the quarter-finals having made a considerable impression “Nate fought the reigning junior world champion in the first fight and he bust his shoulder, popped his collarbone in the second round,” coach Andy Ryan told the Dublin Gazette.

Enright was one of the 31-strong

Irish team that travelled to Italy, including 20 from Dublin.

Also travelling from SBG D24 were senior bantamweight Shauna Bannon and senior lightweight Kian Tate, however both missed out on medals.

Mulhuddart’s Trevor Makengo avenged his defeat by Russian Shamsutdin Makhmudov in the final of last year’s World Championships to capture gold at Junior Heavyweight.

World champion Ger Harris suffered a split decision defeat to Italy’s Cristiano Ottaviani at flyweight.

“When you look at it and break it down to countries above us, we finished sixth or seventh in the medals table for the juniors.

“But the countries above us [were big squads]. The UK had a big team, Ukraine had a huge team, Russia. It was all the teams with a bit of backing.

“The competition is always getting harder. Countries are getting bigger. Teams are getting bigger. The competition is getting more professional every year.”

Nate Enright getting ready for action at the European MMA Championships.

Attention now turns to the world championships, which take place once again in Bahrain in November, and the selection process has already begun.

“I’ll sit down once again with the committee and the coaches and see what we need to do and where we need to go and what the plan is for the Worlds. The sport has changed.

“People don’t realise that it’s not

like a normal MMA event. You’re weighing in every day and fighting every day as you go on, which is hard on the body and hard on some of the guys.

“So on the first day they might have an unbelievable fight but then they’ve got to cut weight the next morning and it’s tough to do it all again. That’s the learnings for some of them.”

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A PREVIEW OF THE 2019 DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN

Dubai Duty Free going ‘back to where it all began’ Lahinch, County Clare holds fond memories for the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free Colm McLoughlin DUBAI, UAE: The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will be laced with nostalgia for the leading airport retailer’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin.

The tournament is set to be held at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare for the first time from July 4-7, and it’s a venue, and a county, of great significance to McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free and the whole duty free industry.

“The duty free industry was started in Shannon Airport, which is close by, in 1947 by Clare man, Dr Brendan O’ Regan,” said Colm, who joined Shannon Duty Free on June 1 1969, and is marking 50 years in the duty free industry this month.

Colm was General Manager of Shannon Duty Free in 1983 when the government of Dubai contracted the Irish aviation authority, Aer Rianta, to set up Dubai Duty Free, and Colm headed up the Irish team.

When Dubai Duty Free opened for business in December of that year, Colm was asked to stay on as General Manager and he has continued as head of the operation, which last year recorded record sales of US$2.015 billion “As a company, we really liked the choice of Lahinch as venue for this year’s tournament because of that link with Shannon, County Clare and the entire duty free industry.

“It’s going to be extra special for everyone involved with Dubai Duty Free this year.

‘Home county’ “Also, my wife Breeda is from County Clare, so she’s very happy that the tournament will be played in her home county!” added Colm, who was himself a member of Lahinch Golf Club when he worked in Shannon.

For the past four years, four-time Major champion Rory McIlroy has been the figurehead of the tourna-

ment, but this year marks the start of a new era where the modern greats of the Irish game will form a ‘pool’ of hosts who will rotate each year.

First up is 2014 victorious European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, while Major champions Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell (as well as Rory McIlroy) will all join the roster.

McGinley too, has a special connection with Lahinch, having won the prestigious South of Ireland Championship, which has been played at the venue since 1895, in 1991.

The four-time European Tour winner has promised a ‘festival’ vibe at this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, with music and entertainment featuring alongside the golf and the unusual layout of the stunning Alister MacKenzie-designed links course, parts of which meander right into the town, set to create an extra special atmosphere.

Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, with Russell Knox, Sinead El Sibai and Des Smyth

“The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open has a rich history and tradition of being hosted on great golf courses,” said McGinley.

“The Irish heritage is built on fun, sociability and laughter. When asked to become the tournament host, I wanted to help create the right environment and canvas to accomplish a meeting of both ideals.

“I know Colm has a soft spot for Lahinch from the days he played in County Clare, and I have fond memories myself of winning the South of Ireland Championship at Lahinch in 1991.

‘Special place’ “So, Lahinch is that special place for me and Colm, and I can’t think of a better place to stage the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

“It’s going to be a wonderful week in spectacular surroundings by the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.”

As well a strong Irish contingent of McGinley, Clarke, McDowell, Harrington, Shane Lowry and 2016 Olympian Seamus Power, who was invited to play by Dubai Duty Free, a host of big international names has joined the field including Ryder Cup legends Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, 2017 Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood, 2010 Open

Champion Louis Oosthuizen, two-time Major champion Martin Kaymer, 2018 winning Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjørn and, of course, defending champion Russell Knox.

In addition, Dubai’s favourite adopted son –

ing forward to going back.

“I love playing links golf courses, and I have heard Lahinch is a true test of golf and with Paul McGinley as host, I am sure it is going to be great week.

“I have also heard it is a big surfing town so

“

It’s going to be extra special for everyone involved with Dubai Duty Free this year Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free

2012 Omega Dubai Desert Classic winner, Rafa Cabrera Bello – has also added his name to the starstudded field.

He said: “I’ve always enjoyed the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and playing in front of the Irish crowds so I’m really look-

I’m hoping to get out and catch a few waves during the week!”

Keith Pelley, Chief Executive Officer of the European Tour, said: “Dubai Duty Free have been an invaluable partner to the European Tour since coming on board as title spon-

sor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2015, a relationship which, of course, was elevated last year when they also became an Official Partner of the European Tour.

“The vision and commitment of Colm McLoughlin and his team over these past five years has helped the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open become one of the most prestigious and eagerly anticipated weeks on our calendar, and this year is no exception.”

Colm added: “We’re pleased with the growth of the tournament and, from a sponsorship point of view, we’re happy with the Return On Investment that is generated.

“The TV coverage generated during last year’s tournament is valued at US$158.5 million, and of that, US$50.2 million is for the DDF brand, and this is one of the key measures by which we gauge the sponsorship’s success.

“We also measure the quality of the players in the field and this year’s lineup is very exciting. Paul McGinley has put in a huge effort to attract many of the top players to confirm, and he has done a great job.”

The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open takes place at Lahinch Golf Club from July 4-7.

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CLUB NOTES

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GARDA/ ROUND TOWER WESTMANSTOWN CLONDALKIN THERE was no joy in last weeks league outings with our Intermediate footballers losing out to Skerries Harps and the Juniors going under to St Kevin’s Killians.

Last week our Under 11 Girls were in Portmarnock for a blitz and the Under 12 Girls travelled to Man O War also for a blitz.

Well done to Keeva Corcoran who took part in Leinster Under 13 Development Programme in Portlaoise in Saturday; and to Luke Curran who was a member of Dublin Minor Football squad who reached the Leinster Final by beating Westmeath at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar.

We have two very important fundraising events coming up with the Juvenile Section running a GAA Marathon on Saturday June 29th next and the Club Golf Classic on Thursday July 4th.

Our Deepest sympathy is extended to John Stinson on the death of his mother Maeve-May she Rest in Peace.

CONGRATS to Jim, Frank and the Dublin Footballers on their Leinster title success.

On Sunday 30th June we welcome the excellent Jack Whelan and friends to the club for Clondalkin Festival. The music commences at 5pm and all are welcome.

The 41st Annual Club Mass for Deceased Members will be celebrated in the Clubhouse by Father Damian Farnon, Parish Administrator, on Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm. Please be seated for 7.45pm.

The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will run from 1st-5th July, while the club Summer Camp is on 8th-12th July. Both are for children aged four to 12 years of age. Further details at roundtower.ie, where you can also register or at Towers Óg this coming Saturday from 10am.

A Foundation Gaelic Football & Hurling Coaching Course is on Friday 21st June 7.30pm - 9.30pm and Saturday 22nd 10am - 2pm. Its free and will take place at St Joseph’s Boys NS for adults aged 16+.

SOCCER: PEAMOUNT STAR SET FOR KOLN SWITCH

Barrett Germany bound WOMENS SOCCER  DAVE DONNELLY

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AMBER Barrett embarks on a new life in Germany next month as she makes the move from Peamount United to a full-time professional contract with German Bundesliga side FC Koln.

The Republic of Ireland striker, who has won the Women’s National League golden boot for the past three seasons, leaves the Peas eight points clear at the top of the table.

A hat-trick in Saturday’s 9-0 defeat of Kilkenny United moved her to 16 goals for the season, which won’t be enough for her to retain the crown, but the Donegal-born striker feels it’s time to move on.

When contacted by Koln, who have yoyoed between the top and second tiers in Germany for the past few years, she was offered an opportunity she couldn’t turn down.

“I’ve had [the golden boot] now for three years and I think that it’s my turn to give it to someone else,” Barrett told the Dublin Gazette.

She leaves the Newcastle side ideally-placed to succeed on the first front as 12 wins from 12 sees them in a commanding position with only nine games left to play in the tournament.

Captain-for-the-day

Amber Barrett beams with delight after scoring for Peamount United in their 9-0 win over Kilkenny Utd in the Só Hotels WNL at PRL Park on Saturday. Picture: Martin Doherty

Barrett took just three minutes to open the scoring against bottom-placed Kilkenny in Greenogue, firing home from just inside the box from Megan Smyth-Lynch’s cross.

Smyth-Lynch herself got on the scoresheet shortly after Eleanor Ryan Doyle had doubled the lead, and both Aine O’Gorman and Niamh Farrelly were on target to make it 5-0.

Barrett made it 6-0 just before the break with a well-taken effort from distance and O’Gorman made it seven just before the break.

The hat-trick was com-

PITCHING AWAY Hurricanes lose to Ashbourne DUBLIN CITY HURRICANES

were on the wrong end of a 13-6 score-line to the Ashbourne Giants Under 21’s in the Irish Baseball League at Ashbourne Baseball Club on Saturday.

It was a historic moment in the Irish Baseball League as two 15 year old pitchers faced each other for the first time. Well done to Patrick Mitchell and Jake Rainville Picture: MARTIN DOHERTY

plete for Barrett 15 minutes from time when she curled an effort into the corner, before O’Gorman joined her on the list of trebles shortly after.

“It was really nice to finish off with, most importantly, three points.

It still leaves Peamount 12 [wins] from 12 in the league.

“After we played Wexford last weekend, the first thing James [O’Callaghan] said to us after was, ‘that’s done, beating Kilkenny next week is as important as today.’

“To have that mindsight with the team is really important. It’s been an

absolute honour for me to be a part of that team for the last five years.

“To be known as a Peamount player, I’m hugely proud. It was tough to leave but this opportunity is not something you can pass up.

I had spoken to [Ireland manager] Colin Bell and said that when I finished my studies I’d be interested in going away and trying to become a professional player.

“Billy Brown, the coach at Koln, got in contact with him looking for a striker and Colin passed him bits of information. It kind of took off from there.”

15-year old Pitcher Jake Rainville in action for the Dublin City Hurricanes.

Picture: Martin Doherty

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LADIES FOOTBALL : DUBLIN AIMING FOR EIGHTH LEINSTER IN-A-ROW ON SUNDAY

Forward thinking Butterly steps up from Boden LEINSTER LADIES SFC FINAL PREVIEW  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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BALLYBODEN ST. ENDA’S clubwoman Claire Butterly has made the step-up from managing her club side, to being a forwards coach with the Dublin Senior Ladies Footballers this year.

She is hugely looking forward to Sunday’s Leinster SFC Final against Westmeath, as Dublin aim for their eighth provincial title in-a-row in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow (4pm).

The Manager Partner at OMD Ireland explains how she came on board.

“I’ve know Mick (Bohan) for the last couple of years, and I’ve been a club manager for the last few years too, so we would have crossed paths a lot,” she told the Dublin Gazette.

“There’s a lot to manage between those two roles. He rang me in Winter and said he was looking for a fresh pair of eyes and an extra pair of hands and a new resource for the girls, and

would I like to get involved?

“Of course I said ‘how could you not?’, so that was it.

“I’m in with the forwards specificially and that’s kind of the role, but I think it’s a group where everyone does what needs to be done and just gets involved and does whatever needs to be done and just gets involved and picks it up ” Dublin began 2019 on a disappointing note, with a 1-11 to 1-7 loss to Donegal in the Lidl National League at Croke Park.

It was a game which Butterly watched from afar.

“I was in LA sitting in a pub watching that game on a pre-booked holiday unfortunately,” she said.

“I watched it on my phone. Isn’t it great to have those league games in Croke Park during the year.

“The players get a lot out of it and the sport gets a lot from it as well. I was lucky enough to be there again during the league campaign with the girls.”

It gave Butterly a different perspective on the game, without all the

baggage of what was happening in the match-day scenario at home.

“I was probably only three or four weeks with the set-up at that stage, and to go away you certainly get a different perspective on it.

“I certainly came back fresh with a different point of view.”

Dublin really bounced back after that initial defeat.

“The league campaign really was great in a lot of ways,” Butterly said.

“Almost 35 players played during the league and that’s really the value we got out of that time. We gave people a chance to really show what they had and a lot of people did.

“It was a very successful period from that point of view.”

Butterly says the squad are brilliant to be involved with.

“What’s different with this squad is that it is almost like a club mentality,” she said.

“It feels very similar in a lot of ways which is really nice. That’s a testament to the culture which has been built there over the last number of years.”

Faughs Celtic’s Kerri Finnegan breaks through for Dublin against Waterford’s Sibheal Harney.

Picture: iLive Photos

Dubs Camogs lose to Deise SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford Dublin

1-11 1-5

DUBLIN failed to build on their win over Meath, with a loss against Waterford in the Liberty Insurance AllIreland Championship.

Niamh Rockett led by example for Waterford with her aerial prowess

was a feature of this game, allied with a goal and two points from play, while Beth Carton shot eight points and Trish Jackman was imperious.

Rockett raced onto a delivery from Jackman directly from the throw-in and pointed from tight to the left sideline after just 16 seconds. Orla Hickey

and Carton also found the target to give the hosts a three-point lead in under two and a half minutes.

The scoring slowed considerably as Dublin got to grips with the Déise attack. Aisling Maher got them off the mark from a ninth-minute free and when Kerrie Finnegan goaled in the 24th minute,

Dublin led 1-2 to 0-4 at at the break.

Waterford did have the benefit of a breeze in the second half but though Carton split the posts four times, Dublin remained in contention and a converted free by Maher restored parity, which is how it stayed until Rockett made the definitive strike.

Foxrock-Cabinteely club colleagues Fiona Claffey and Sinead Goldrick will face off on opposite sides in Sunday’s Leinster Final live on the Ladies Gaelic Football Facebook page. Picture: Harry Murphy/SPORTSFILE

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SOCCER: Peamount

United’s Amber Barret is set to make the switch to FC Koln in Germany next month SEE P29

FIGHTING FOR EIGHT IN A ROW LADIES FOOTBALL: Ballyboden

St. Enda’s All-Ireland winner Claire Butterly talks about the switch from Club management to the Dublin. SEE P31

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Nate Enright narrowly missed out on a medal at the Euro Championships SEE P27

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Dublin deliver ninth Leinster title in a row LEINSTER SFC FINAL

Dublin 1-17 Meath 0-4  CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN Senior footballers delivered their ninth Leinster Senior Football Championship in a row at Croke Park following a well-deserved victory in Croke Park before 47,027 spectators on Sunday last.

A four-point haul for Meath was the lowest tally by a team in a Leinster SFC Final since 1985, but in truth the Royals inaccuracy in front of the posts, cost them dearly, and Dublin had plenty in the tank, before recording a 16-point win.

Jim Gavin’s side produced a polished performance on the way to becoming the first ever team to capture nine successive provincial titles in any province.

Dublin led by 0-5 to 0-0 after 24 minutes, with Castleknock’s Ciaran Kilkenny getting the Dubs off the mark after 12 minutes, after a cagey opening.

Jack McCaffrey burst up from defence, with a super point, before Cormac Costello stepped up to convert a 45’ metre free.

Scores from Paul Mannion and Brian Howard pushed Dublin five clear with 11 minutes of normal time remaining in the opening half.

The reigning champions could have been further in front soon-after, but Mannion failed to

Dublin captain Stephen Cluxton holds the Delaney Cup aloft after delivering a record 9th Leinster SFC in-a-row at Croke Park on Sunday.

Picture: Dáire Ó Braonain/SPORTSFILE

“Jim Gavin’s side became the first team to claim

nine successive provincial titles in any province. add to his tally, after a penalty miss.

The Kilmacud Crokes clubman saw his effort into the Hill come off t h e p o s t, a f te r Co n O’Callaghan had won the penalty.

Meath were wasteful, but eventually came good, thanks to a Bryan Menton score in the 33rd minute for the final score of the half.

Dublin continued to look more solid on the restart, with McCaffrey finishing a fine move with a fisted score.

A Mickey Newman free was book-ended with pointed frees from Cormac Costello, and with scores from Philly McMahon, Mannion (2), Brian Fenton, Dean Rock and Paddy Andrews, Dublin pushed further clear.

Substitute Dean Rock also made his mark after his 51st minute introduction, with four points – three from play, while he also had a hand in the only goal of the game.

In the 68th minute Kev i n Mc M a n a m o n a n d Ro c k c o m b i n e d

before the latter fed O’Callaghan who fired a low shot past Meath keeper Andrew Colgan.

It put a gloss on a big Dublin win, as they finished 16-point winners and Stephen Cluxton lifted the Delaney Cup for the sixth time, after Jonny Cooper had lifted silverware last year.

Worryingly the Dublin management face an anxious wait ahead of the Super 8’s.

Ballymun Kickhams clubman James McCarthy picked up a knee

injury, exiting in the 32nd minute, and replaced by Michael Daragh Macauley.

“We’ll have a look at it over the next 48 hours.

The medical protocols will kick into place and we’ll reassess early next week,” Gavin said after the game.

“James is in very good spirits, he’s in good form.”

Dublin will be along side Connacht winners Roscommon in Group 2 of the Super 8’s, which will also include the winners

of the Round 4 Qualifier ties involving Cork and Cavan, with the first game on July 13/14th.

Dublin, Kerry, Donegal and Roscommon are at home.

All four second round Super 8 games will take place in Croke Park between the 20th and 21st of July, with Dublin set to face Roscommon.

The final round takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend involving a provincial runnerup or the Round 4 qualifier winners.