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Come on the Dubs! Boys in Blue are well-placed for victory in GAA replay DUBLIN are “absolutely in the driving seatâ€? for the All-Ireland Football Championship replay with Kerry, according to RTE GAA analyst Kevin McStay. McStay was enthralled throughout the proceedings in Croke Park and said it was a “game for the agesâ€?. McStay told RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland: “It was D PDJQLÂżFHQW JDPH ,W ZDV D marvelous contest and in the last 10 minutes the atmosphere was just incredible really. And we were in the neutral chair so imagine you were a partisan observer. “But I suppose when you put the bottom line on it, Dublin are the fourth team now to go IRU WKH ÂżYH LQ D URZ DQG LW VWLOO hasn’t happened. Did they give it a shot? Five points up in the last quarter, you remember the shot by Paddy Small. “That would have put them six up. You’d have to say that would have been home and hosed. Kerry then started the comeback. It was a game for the ages. An incredibly enjoyable $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO ´ 7KHUH ZDV IRFXV RQ WKH RŕľśFLDO LQ WKH EXLOG XS WR WKH ÂżQDO DQG

Dublin GAA legend John O’Leary and his son Tom (8) are calling on people to lend their support to “Up the Hill for Jack & Jillâ€? fundraising challenge on September 22 in Phoenix Park. Visit www.jackandjill.ie for more information. Pic: Shane O’Neill Âť Lots more pictures from around the county inside

as it transpired the frenetic nature of the game made it a challenging occasion. For McStay, referee David *RXJK FDOOHG WKH VHQGLQJ Rŕľľ RI Jonny Cooper correctly and that formed part of a tremendous job done on the day. “It was an outstanding performance in the most GLŕľśFXOW RI FLUFXPVWDQFHV E\ WKH referee. I had a few chances to look back at the game. There is no debate about Jonny Cooper’s VHQGLQJ Rŕľľ <RX KDYH WR KDYH an understanding of noting RŕľľHQFHV LQ WKH JDPH ,I \RX don’t understand that particular rule then you can’t give a critique of the Cooper sending Rŕľľ +H ZDV VHQW Rŕľľ IRU QRWLQJ RŕľľHQFHV +H KDG DFFXPXODWHG WZR RI WKHP +H JRW D \HOORZ Then he accumulated his third QRWLQJ RŕľľHQFH DQG JHWV WKH second yellow. “That is the rule of it and it was perfectly executed. No quibble there. Thankfully it is a double yellow and he’ll play LQ WKH ÂżQDO VR KHÂśOO KDYH WKH chance to redeem himself which is fantastic. You don’t like to see DQ\ERG\ VHQW Rŕľľ LQ D ÂżQDO Continues next page

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newsinbrief Apartments for old Madalene site

Partnership Ltd have got the go-ahead to build an apartment block complex on the site of a former Magdalene Laundry in Donnybrook. One of four to operate in Dublin, the Magdalene Laundry on site at the Crescent in Donnybrook Village accommodated between 100 and 120 women at any one time.

Cockroaches living with the homeless

Cockroaches, mould and DJJUHVVLYH VWDŕľľ DUH MXVW VRPH RI the issues facing people living in emergency accommodation. Documents which were released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act detail the complaints and concerns raised by homeless people living in state-funded accommodation.

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Cassie dreams of a baby with aid of sperm donor XPOSE star Cassie Stokes has opened about her dream of having a baby with the help of a sperm donor. The 32-year old Virgin Media One presenter broke up with her long term JLUOIULHQG RI ÂżYH \HDUV .DWKOHHQ *DXYLQ ODVW \HDU EXW LV KRSHIXO VKH ZLOO ÂżQG another girl of her dreams to have a baby with via a donor. Cassie told the Irish Mirror: “Myself and Kathleen broke up almost a

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Dubliner Cassie said Former Miss World Rosanna Davison is her inspriation RSHQLQJ XS D FRQYHUVDWLRQ RQ how the many ways to start a family. “I love the way Rosanna was so open about her VXUURJDF\ Âł)RU PH LI ,ÂśP OXFN\ HQRXJK WR ÂżQG D JLUO ,ÂśOO JR down the donor sperm route. Âł,ÂśOO ÂżQG WKH JLUO DQG WKHQ , JXHVV ZH ZLOO KDYH WR ÂżQG D JX\ RU JR WR D FOLQLF ´

Dubs the firm fav for replay victory From previous page “David Gough had a superb game. It was one of those high octane from the start All-Ireland ÂżQDOV ´ The teams will meet again on Saturday. September 14th and now the question is whether Kerry have left their best chance of stopping Dublin behind them. The former Roscommon manager thinks Jim Gavin’s side have everything on their side now. He said: “The old rule of thumb is who has the most room for improvement and the answer is both teams. My sense would be Dublin have the greater capacity for improvement. “I did think the match yesterday would be tight and I was surprised it was a draw. “The replay from this starting point is Dublin are absolutely in driving seat and they could push on to have a much better performance in the replay and go on WR ÂżQDOO\ ÂżQDOO\ DFFRPSOLVK WKH ÂżYH LQ D URZ Âł, PDNH WKHP ÂżUP IDYRXULWHV IRU UHSOD\ ´

Cyclists warned as thieves target the uplands CYCLISTS have been told to be on the look-out for gangs of thieves who are taking bikes from people in the uplands. Gardai are investigating a recent incident at Sally Gap, when a lone, male cyclist was forced into a ditch after a car drove directly at him. Two men then got out of the car and took the man’s bike, a red and white Trek 1.7, from the scene worth â‚Ź800. Cyclist Ian Baldwin posted about the theft on Twitter as he warned other bike users to be wary. +H SRVWHG Âł6R ,ÂśYH MXVW KDG this happen to me an hour ago 100 yards from the Sally Gap MXQFWLRQ “Two guys in a car drove me Rŕľľ WKH URDG LQWR D GLWFK DQG nicked my bike. “Luckily my phone was in my back pocket not my stem bag. Reported to the Garda and getWLQJ D OLIW KRPH ´ Meanwhile, Dublin Cycling Group said they have noticed D ÂłSDWWHUQ HPHUJLQJ´ LQ ELcycle thefts in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. They have received several reports of bikes being forcefully stolen from solo cyclists along the route. Some cyclists have also reported their phones being sto-

len. “There seems to be a bit RI D SDWWHUQ HPHUJLQJ ´ 'XEOLQ Cycling Group spokesperson said. Âł5LSSLQJ VRPHRQH Rŕľľ D ELNH and into a ditch, with the bike EHLQJ SXOOHG Rŕľľ WKHP LV D WHUrifying experience. “They seem to be targeting people on high-end road bikes and then stealing their phones, maybe so they can’t contact JDUGDt ´ “But it’s pretty sinister if VRPHRQH ZDV LQMXUHG DIWHU EHLQJ UDQ Rŕľľ WKH URDG DQG FRXOGQÂśW call for help if their bike was stolen. It’s pretty scary to think what could happen. The group also called for additional garda presence in the area. The route through the Dublin and Wicklow mountains is very popular with cyclists. “It’s an extremely popular URXWH ´ 0U 5\DQ FRQWLQXHG Âł6R many routes head out through WKH 6DOO\ *DS MXQFWLRQ DV LW connects to many suburb towns and cyclists then head through WKH PRXQWDLQV DQG RXW WR %UD\ ´ Local Sinn FĂŠin Councillor Dermot O’Brien expressed his concern. “It’s horrendous to think that this may be planned but even if this is done on a ZKLP LWÂśV D KRUURU VWRU\ ´ KH said.

Decathlon to open first of nine stores SPORTS giant Decathlon began construction on their new Dublin store this week, with locals are being warned to expect WUDŕľśF LPSOLFDWLRQV DQG GHOD\V LQ the area as the highly anticipated and welcomed store begins the building of its Ballymun premises. The French sports retailer – known as the ‘Ikea of sporting equipment’ – have operated an ecommerce business in

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White water rapids circuit might finally make a splash

PLANS for a â‚Ź12m international standard white-water rapids rafting circuit and polo pool in Dublin have come up again, despite the project being described as a “white elephantâ€? by the city’s last lord mayor. City councillors were presented with plans in January to convert the early 19thcentury dock into a mechanically-propelled rafting facility with a water polo pitch and an emergency service training centre. The 100m by 70m basin is located between the

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Gangland drama set for its TV debut

Car protestors block off city’s streets again

A NEW Virgin Media gangland crime drama set in Bray, will explore how young teenagers get dragged into crime, the show’s writer has said. Cardboard Gangsters writer Mark O’Connor is behind Darklands, a new sixpart series which will air on the broadcaster this autumn. The show explores the allure RI WKH ÂżQDQFLDO UHZDUGV IURP crime against the violence inherent in the gangland world. “The story is about a young 16-year-old kid in his last year of school whose brother Wesley goes missing,â€? Mark told TheJournal.ie. “The brother is involved in gangland and Damien, who is an amateur MMA ÂżJKWHU ZDQWV WR ÂżQG RXW ZKDW happened. “His family starts todisintegrate over the brother being missing and Damien starts to hang out with the friends RI KLV EURWKHU WR WU\ WR ÂżQG information about what happened to Wesley.â€?

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a white elephant.� However, following a change in the council’s composition since the local elections, council management is making a fresh attempt to develop the facility. The council hopes to demolish the former DDDA RྜFH EXLOGLQJ RQ &XVWRP House Quay for the venture. Submissions can be made on the plans until October UG EXW WKH ¿QDO GHFLVLRQ RQ whether to go ahead with the facility ultimately rests with councillors.

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06 | news in brief Injection clinic and the bigger picture Minister Catherine Byrne with responsibility has said a drugs injection centre in the city will enhance the community. Dublin City Council missed the bigger picture by rejecting an application for a centre on Merchant’s Quay, she said. “I wouldn’t want to get up in WKH PRUQLQJ DQG ÂżQG QHHGOHV and other paraphernalia left DURXQG , ZDQW WKDW WDNHQ Rŕľľ WKH street, so my issue is that the bigger picture is the health of these people and how this will enhance the community.â€?

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Is Ariana moving here? Singer rumoured to have bought Luggala ... and so is Bono!

‘Follow Keelings’ Brexit example’

Businesses are being advised to accelerate their preparations for Brexit and avail of State supports. Minister for Business Heather Humphreys made the appeal on a visit to fruit grower Keelings, who have engaged in extensive preparations. Keelings is a major employer in north Dublin, employing over 2,300 people, and growing â‚Ź30 million worth of produce on 500 acres. The group sells produce in 12 countries, including Ireland, the UK, China, Sweden and France. The company has attended a customs information event, availed of the Enterprise Ireland Brexit SME Scorecard and the Act On initiative.

Ariana, Bono, Denis O’Brien and Galen and Hilary Weston are also understood to have viewed the property TWO-PINT sized singers are rumoured to have separately bought Luggala Estate, the home of the late Guinness heir Garech Browne, for far less than its ₏28m asking price. American singer Ariana Grande is believed to have shown an interest in the property and viewed it in 2017. Meanwhile, Dalkey resident %RQR LV VDLG WR KDYH R྾HUHG ₏21m but this was turned down by the vendors. Previously, it was suggested that businessman Denis O’Brien was eager to purchase the property which in the Wicklow and Dublin mountains. Meanwhile Galen and Hilary Weston, who own a massive fashion and food empire that includes Brown Thomas and Arnotts, were considering buying the property for their for their daughter Alannah. The Westons are no strangers to the area having lived outside Roundwood previously.

The estate was put on the market by a Guinness family trust in February 2017, immediately prompting calls for the State to acquire part or all of its 5,000 acres for public recreational use. This land is adjacent to Wicklow National Park and has VLJQL¿FDQW VFLHQWL¿F DQG ELRGLversity value, as well as tourism potential. The estate has been acquired in full, according to a spokesperson for Barbican International Corporation, the trustees of the estate, who would not comment on the price. Garech Browne, who founded Claddagh Records and helped form the Chieftains, turned Luggala into a haven for artists and musicians – a place where Mick Jagger and U2 partied alongside poets, painters, actors and models. Champagne was served all day when Browne was in residence and guests who found their way down into the valley were often invited to stay for as long as

they pleased. The writer Edna O’Brien, President Michael D Higgins and singer Sinead O’Connor were regular visitors. Browne died in London in March 2018 while en route to Luggala from India, where he lived for part of the year with his wife Princess Harshad Purna Devi. His ashes was poured into Lough Tay on the estate in a private ceremony for 200 friends which took place last August. Luggala Lodge dates from around 1787 when it was built for the La Touches, a Dublin family of Huguenot origins and founders of the Bank of Ireland. The Gothic touches were added later to chime with the highly romantic surroundings, which include vast expanses of ancient woodland and rocky wilderness. In 1937 Ernest Guinness bought Luggala and gave it as a wedding present to his daughter, Oonagh., on her marriage to Lord Oranmore and Browne.

Dublin 8 development fears THE over-development of Dublin 8 could “damage communities� as developers from Dublin’s Docklands seek new space to build, Orla Hegarty, assistant professor at UCD’s School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy has warned. Diageo plans to transform 12.6 acres at James’s Gate into a new urban quarter comprising

500 new homes, hotel and leisure space including the transformation of historic spaces near the brewery. At Heuston station, 245 apartments are planned by Henderson Park Capital. Meanwhile, 500 apartments, a KRWHO DQG RྜFH VSDFH LV SODQQHG for the Hickey’s site on Parkgate Street in Dublin 8. At the historic Player Wills

site on South Circular Road, 1,400 apartments are planned with new streets, parks and local amenities. The homes will be predominantly build-to-rent. Newmarket Square looks set to be transformed further with VT IW RI RŕľśFH VSDFH planned. On Thomas Street, developer Harry Crosbie is planning a new 185-bedroom hotel.

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Michelle McCrossan, Karl Bowe, Danii Byrne and Anarosa De Eizaguirre Butler at Thank You Come Again at Omniplex in Rathmines. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Mairead Ronan launching the Irish Cancer Society’s Cups Against Breast Cancer urging people to host a coffee morning on October 11.Pic: Andres Poveda

Anne and Laura Kunkels at a screening of The Informer at the Lighthouse Cinema Dublin. Pic Brian McEvoy

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Karl Broderick and Alan Hughes, and right Sonya Lennon, at the opening of Kinky Boots at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy

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12 | WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory

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CIVILISATIONS RTE 2, Monday September 9 @ 7.55pm

ANGEL HAS FALLEN Released August 23, 2019

From the bestselling, multiple prize-shortlisted novelist Catherine Ryan Howard comes an explosive story about a twisted voyeur and a terrible crime. Andrew, the manager of Shanamore Holiday Cottages, watches his only guest via a hidden camera in her room. One night the unthinkable happens: a shadowy figure emerges onscreen, kills her and destroys the camera. But who is the murderer? Natalie wishes she’d stayed at home as soon as she arrives in the wintry isolation of Shanamore. There’s something creepy about the manager. She wants to leave, but she can’t - not until she’s found what she’s looking for.

Series 1 Episode 3 of 9: Picturing Paradise Simon Schama explores one of our deepest artistic urges - the depiction of nature. Simon discovers that landscape painting is seldom a straightforward description of observed nature - rather it is a projection of dreams and idylls, as well as of escapes and refuges from human turmoil, the elusive paradise on earth. Simon begins in the 10th century, in Song dynasty China. The Song’s scrolls are never innocent of the values of that world the landscapes depict immense mountains projecting imperial authority.

Angel Has Fallen is a 2019 American action thriller film and the third installment in the Fallen film series, following Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and London Has Fallen (2016). Authorities take Secret Service agent Mike Banning into custody for the failed assassination attempt of U.S. President Allan Trumbull. After escaping from his captors, Banning must evade the FBI and his own agency to find the real threat to the president. Desperate to uncover the truth, he soon turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name and save the country from imminent danger.

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Sign at Kilmacurragh Gardens in Co. Wicklow (Photo Justin Ivory) IT is the time of year when Mother Nature opens her larder door to her smorgasbord bounty of fruit, nuts, berries and fungi (mushrooms to you and me!). This natural Autumn harvest gives our wildlife one last chance to fuel and bulk up before hitting the lean times of Winter. How our wildlife gets to feed this time of year can make the difference between making it through to Spring or not. The difference between life and death.

Blackberries ripening – let’s leave them for our wildlife (Photo Justin Ivory) At the same time in recent years the concepts of Wild Food and Wild Foraging have become popular and trendy. The appeal is obvious. A chance to get outdoors and connect with nature, gain more knowledge of the natural world and get free food into the bargain. Sounds perfect and harmless. The reality might be very different though. We are all aware at this stage that planet Earth is in the midst of a human induced Climate Crisis and Biodiversity Crisis. With our wildlife under so much pressure from loss of habitat, persecution, the effects of pollution and climate change – the last thing it needs is us taking from its everdwindling food sources. Knowledge of the natural world and the uses of plants is a good thing, but with knowledge comes responsibility. Some practitioners will advocate sustainable foraging i.e. only picking one in 3 or 1 in 5 plants. That becomes meaningless if you have many people foraging in the same area. It will quickly become depleted even if applying sustainable rules. So for the sake of our wildlife and our forests (which come under threat if too many mushrooms and fungi are taken) leave the wild food where it belongs - in the wild.

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GILBERT O’SULLIVAN SOLO SHOW Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 September RDS, Main Arena, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

THIS BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE Monday 2 - Saturday 14 September Abbey Theatre, 2.00pm | 7.30pmPrice:€13 - €45

THE BLEEDING PIG CULTURAL FESTIVAL Thursday 5 -Sunday 15 September 2019 Various Locations. bleedingpigfilmfest.com

Be it live shows with his band, full orchestral performances in the UK and Ireland or exploring Latin music on 2015’s Latin Ala G! album, the iconic songwriter has continued to look to the future while his famous back catalogue has, as ever, won him the respect and adoration of fellow musicians and audiences all over the world. To coincide with his latest, formidable self-titled album, Gilbert will be performing a rare solo concert that will see him present new songs alongside classics such as Alone Again (Naturally), Nothing Rhymed and Clair in the intimate and unforgettable setting of Dublin’s National Concert Hall.

This Beautiful Village – On a quiet street in leafy, suburban Dublin, local residents meet about a piece of graffiti. Who did it? What does it mean? And what’s to be done about it? They have wine and a quorum. Nothing can go wrong. “Paul, darlin’, this isn’t a democracy. It’s a residents association.” A new play by Associate Playwright, Lisa Tierney-Keogh, This Beautiful Village is a razor-sharp new play that exposes every side of what it means to co-exist in Ireland today. Set over one night, six people will confront their pride, prejudice and privilege. It won’t be pretty. But it could be beautiful.

The Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival started its life as a two day event in 2013 and has grown to be an award-winning festival which showcases local and national performers and artists over ten days in September on the stunning Donabate/Portrane Peninsula. The festival was awarded Fingal Community Group of the Year 2015 for Arts & Culture and were shortlisted for the LAMA awards in the Arts & Culture category 2018. In 2016 the festival expanded to include the three day BLEEDING PIG FILM FESTIVAL. Highlights Press Photographers of Ireland; Harvest: A Tribute To Neil Young.

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THE PROCLAIMERS Saturday 7th September 2019 7.30pm Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Price:€42.20

The Proclaimers come to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of their highly anticipated return to Ireland. It has been 32 years since Scottish twins Craig & Charlie Reid emerged. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans throughout the world.

EURO 2020 QUALIFIER REpublic of Ireland V Switzerland Aviva Stadium September 5 @ 7.45pm

CIRCUS EXTREME RHK, Thursday 5 - Sunday 15 September 2019 Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Price:€10 - €45

EURO 2020 Qualifier: Republic of Ireland vs Switzerland, to be held at Aviva Stadium on September 5th, 2019. Kick off: 7.45pm. Tickets: Please visit TICKETMASTER.IE for up to date information. Please refer to stadium FAQS AND GROUND RULES before making your journey to the stadium. See the ticketing and seating plan sections for further useful information to help plan your visit. No bags (with the exception of small handbags) will be allowed into the stadium. Handbags will be subject to search.

From the producers of The Moscow State Circus comes a new death-defying and extreme circu. A one-of-a-kind performance that has been five years in the making and features some of the most talented performers in the world! Merging modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic clown escapades, audiences will be amazed by the jam-packed Circus Extreme, featuring show-stopping performances that will have you on the edge of your seat, when not falling off it with laughter.

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opinion&comment

Brian Quigley

Drive for five is very much alive

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ublin’s ‘Drive For Five’ Sam Maguire’s in a row is still very much alive after the draw against Kerry at Croke Park on September 1, but in a sense The Dubs got out of jail against The Kingdom, who lead in injury time and had the momentum in the latter stages of the game. A draw was a fair result though. If a replay serves up another thrilling encounter like Sunday’s then everyone is a winner. The match was a great advertisement for GAA football and domestic sport in general. Skill and passion, thrills and spills, pace and power. The spectators were happy, the RTE panel was happy, and the GAA will certainly be happy with the teams having to do it all over again on September 14 – at â‚Ź90 for the cheapest tickets, a full Croke Park is big, big business. Dublin were quick out of the WUDSV LQ WKH ÂżUVW KDOI EXW .HUU\ kept pace and had pulled ahead EHIRUH -DFN 0F&DŕľľUH\ÂśV JRDO

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favour and the scores went up pretty evenly until Killian Spillane’s goal narrowed the gap right down. Momentum was then with Kerry who edged in front only to be pegged back by a Dean Rock point in injury time. Indeed, Rock could have won

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two weeks to digest what happened on Sunday and prepare to do it all over again on September 14. Both teams will feel that they can win if they can achieve the performance levels seen this weekend. Good luck to all involved!

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