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BRITISH pub chain JD Wetherspoon has purchased the disused pub, the Forty Foot, in Dun Laoghaire, in the same week that it opened its first pub, the Three Tun Tavern, in Blackrock. A spokesperson for Wetherspoon could not speculate as to the future opening date for a new pub on the Forty Foot site, as there are still planning matters to organise.
However, the spokesperson said the company would invest a similar amount in the Dun Laoghaire pub as had been put into the Three Tun Tavern (€2.38m). On July 8, the Three Tun Tavern in Blackrock opened its doors to the public with the creation of 60 jobs. According to the spokesperson: “It’s being well received by locals.” Full Story on Page 4
Bear hug: Lots of picnic fun for teddies and for children JANYA Nishwakarma clutches
her pink teddy bear at the ninth annual Teddy Bears Picnic, which took place on National Play Day on Sunday, July 6, at Blackrock Park. There was a wide range of picnic goodies and
activities for the children and their cuddly friends on the day, such as the Teddy Bears’ Hospital, check-ups from Doctor Ted, face painting, bouncy castles, a DJ playing music, and picnic goodies. Picture: Rose Comiskey
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Sports clubs divvy up jackpot of over €1m
DUN LAOGHAIRERathdow n spor ts clubs are set to receive €1,360,177 from this year’s €40.5m capital sports fund. On July 3, Minister of State for Sport Michael Ring announced €8m would be allocated to Dublin sports clubs and organisations out of a total of €40.5m of funding to 880 sports community projects, nationally. T hese allocations include funding for a range of sports facilities, including natural grass and artifical sports pitches, tracks, courts and floodlighting. Among sports clubs in
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the county to benefit from the funding are diving clubs, including Sandyford-based Bluewater Sub-Aqua Club, which will receive €32,500 and Dalkey Scubadivers, which got €9,300. The Blackrock area fared well with Blackrock Bowling and Tennis Club getting €87,900, while Blackrock College Rugby Football Club was
awarded €67,150. GAA clubs also did well this year with Employment Project Ltd Cuala GA A due to receive €16,923; Foxrock/Cabinteely GAA will receive €1,948; while Kilmacud Crokes GAA will receive the substantial sum of €200,000 Tennis clubs also figured with De Vesci Tennis Club allocated €156,663 and Deerpark Tennis Club getting €24,804. Speaking at the announcement, Minister Ring said: “Sports clubs and organisations are the lifeblood of communities across Ireland. “I’m delighted to be able to show how much the Government values their role and contribution. “Thanks to their largely voluntary work, these clubs and organisations are delivering on the Government’s target to get more people to be more active, more often.” Deputy Mary Mitchell
O’Connor (FG), told The Gazette: “Sport is a gift for life and I’m delighted about the hockey clubs because it’s the first significant sports grant they’ve got.” She said she was particularly glad because the funding for hockey would benefit huge numbers of girls. “Hockey is very popular in this county. “The schools and the clubs came together in partnership, so it will be used during the day and at weekends.” Through a joint application, Avoca Hockey Club and the Dominican College, Sion Hill, secured €200,000 in funding. Monkstown Hockey Club and Rathdown School are also set to receive another €200,000 in funding. Anne Dowling, principal, Rathdown School and David Varian, president, Monkstown Hockey Club, said the €200,000 would go towards build-
ing a second hockey pitch at Rathdown School. “The new facility, when completed, will help Rathdown School build on the successes of the last number of years which saw its senior and juniors reach a series of Leinster finals. “It will also assist Monkstow n Hockey Club, which is based at Rathdown, build on its position as a leading men’s and ladies’ hockey club in the country and in particular allow it reduce the waiting list for girls and boys seeking to join the club and play hockey.” Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) welcomed the funding allocation to a number of clubs: “This funding will fur ther enhance the amenities and sporting facilities currently enjoyed right across our county. “I hope that the department has improved the drawdown process for this much needed funding.”
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mount merrion: residents urged to be more vigilant over summer
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Gardai in Blackrock are investigating a series of thefts from vehicles which took place recently in the Mount Merrion area. Gardai are now urging Dun LaoghaireRathdown residents to be extra-vigilant during the summer months following the recent spate of thefts. Gardai said the three thefts from vehicles occurred in the area on July 5, with a number of these taking place in the driveway of residents’ homes where vehicles were lef t unlocked. Gardai are now warning people to lock all vehicles at all times and not to leave windows down or leave any valuables in cars
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while they are parked in their driveways, in parks or outside shops. A Garda spokesperson from the Blackrock station said: “Personal items were taken from the vehicles [in Mount Merrion]. It is not a growing trend. However, opportunistic criminals will check to see if vehicles are unlocked to perpetrate a crime.” The spokesperson went on to tell The Gazette that the Mount Merrion thefts occurred on Saturday, July 5 and that, as yet, no exact time period of when the thefts were carried out has been established. “Due to the hot weather residents also tend to leave car windows open, this again is an opportunity for criminals to perpetrate
a crime. Residents should never leave any valuables in their vehicles. “Many residents throughout the Dublin region are on holidays and An Garda Siochana asks members of the public to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious to their local Garda station.” A crime prevention leaflet on vehicle security is currently available and can be found at the Garda Siochana website at www. Garda.ie. Much of this advice, while seeming like common sense, is often unheeded by people. This includes not having laptops and items of value like handbags and mobile phones on display in the car and not parking in very isolated spots.
Acts of kindness: Tesco team win recognition for charitable work FOUR workers from Tesco Ireland’s head office in Dun Laoghaire have won the Charity Star Award category of the 2014 Tesco Ireland Values Awards and Got Talent finals. The charity team Fred Moody, Thelma Walsh, Anne Kennedy and Natalie McClure received their award at a special ceremony which was recently held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin. The awards recognise excellence amongst Tesco staff, who are nominated by colleagues in 10 different categories for their notable contributions to communities across Ireland. Picture: Julien Behal / Maxwell Photography
A series of free concerts and readings have been lined up for this year’s Summer Lunchtimes at St Paul’s Church in Glenageary. Four lunchtime concerts remaining include DLR heritage officer Tim Carey who will give a talk on Dun Laoghaire and the Great War on July 10. On July 17 there will be a reading by Joseph O’Connor from his latest novel, The Thrill of it All. On July 24, Glasthule Opera will per form opera highlights and on July 31, Young Musicians Platform will feature Feis Ceol prizewinners. Donations will go to St Vincent de Paul and the Dining Room project. For further information, you can contact Derek Verso on 086 8564762.
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business Company invests in disused pub swimming: opinions sought
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JD Wetherspoon opened its first pub the Three Tun Tavern in Blackrock recently and has bought a second site, The Forty Foot in Dun Laoghaire. Picture: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland
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Fresh on the heels of opening its first pub, The Three Tun Tavern in Blackrock this week, pub operator JD Wetherspoon has purchased a second site, disused pub The Forty Foot in Dun Laoghaire. This brings to three the number of sites Wetherspoon has secured in Ireland, two in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and one in Cork. The Forty Foot in Marine Road has remained empty for over a year now and Wetherspoon’s regional manager for Ireland, Alistair Broome, said: “We are delighted to have purchased the former pub in Dun Laoghaire. We are looking forward to redeveloping the site and
creating new jobs in the area.” AWetherspoon spokesperson told The Gazette the company does not reveal how much the site was bought for but was confident of future investment along similar lines to the €2.38m invested in The Three Tun Tavern in Blackrock. “With Blackrock we invested nearly €2.5m and I would expect we would put in a similar amount because Wetherspoon invest heavily in sites.” In terms of an opening date, he said: “At the moment we still needs a few planning details sorted, so I’m loath to say when it will open. We just don’t know. But with the success of the opening in Blackrock, our wish would be to open sooner
rather than later. “It’s been absolutely marvellous [in Blackrock] and has been very busy indeed and people seem to like it. I think they like the style of it and what we offer. It was a disused pub for a long time and now it’s being well received by locals who have read about it.” We t h e r s p o o n h a s adopted a no-Guinness policy in the new Blackrock pub and The Gazette asked why they made this decision in a country where drinkers prefer Guinness. “We sell Guinness in all our pubs in England and Wales but the price [in Ireland] was too high so we decided that we didn’t want to sell it to our customers at a price higher than we normally
would have, so we walked away from it.” The Three Tun Tavern, which is now open on the site of the former Tonic Bar, in Temple Road, Carysfort Avenue, created 60 local jobs, offers instead, a range of beers such as Tom Crean’s Irish Lager from Dingle Brewery, Franciscan Well Rebel Red and craft beers. The Three Tun Tavern is managed by John Hartigan and was christened in memory of an inn which stood on the same site in the 18th century. At the heart of the Blackrock pub is a curvaceous oak bar designed to reflect the essence of a tun, a large beer cask or barrel, and has a reading room with vintage books dedicated to Blackrock’s most famous author, James Joyce.
DUN LAOGHAIRERathdown County Council is asking members of the public if existing bathing areas in beaches, lakes and rivers should be maintained or if new designation areas are required in places not generally used for swimming. “Under European and Irish law, city and county councils must identify bathing waters each year so that these areas can be monitored to ensure they meet stringent water quality standards,” according to a statement from the council. “ T h e s e l aw s a l s o require that the council prepare detailed descriptions or profiles for each of the designated bathing water sites.” Under the European Union’s Bathing Waters Directive and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations, the council will have to provide a detailed profile of the surface water catchment. T his profiling will also facilitate the council in gathering definite information regarding the adequate level of lifeguard service to provide during the summer season. Local residents are being asked to consider how many people use each site, what facilities exist in the site and if there are any safety issues regarding the area. Submissions and suggestions should be emailed to environ@dlrcoco.ie. The closing date for sending submissions is July 29.
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bullock harbour Anti-social behaviour being tackled
Four held following alleged assaults bairbre ni Bhraonain
INCIDENTS in which two men were assaulted and rocks were thrown at swimmers at Bullock Harbour in Dalkey resulted in the arrest of four people last week. The incidents happened on Tuesday, July 1, when a group of youths allegedly attacked one man at Bullock Harbour before moving on to Dun Laoghaire where they allegedly attacked another man. Both men suffered minor injuries. The group had been spotted earlier at Dun Laoghaire seafront throwing rocks at swimmers. Gardai arrested four
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of the youths in Dun Laoghaire after the incidents. This week, a Garda spokesperson said: “The offenders were released and files are being prepared for the DPP.” Meanwhile, to avoid incidents of anti-social behaviour, increased security has been initiated across DART and rail networks along the commuter belt during the summer period. Irish Rail is extensively advertising a policy of no alcohol across the DART network, and is altering and enhancing the presence of its security contractor to “assist in policing of the same”. The public transport
service is also introducing a management presence at known “hot spots” to provide an early warning system for Irish Rail and local gardai. According to a spokesperson for the Department of Transport, stations throughout the DART and commuter network, including Dun Laoghaire, will benefit from the increased security system in place. “This approach has been received very warmly by An Garda Siochana, who were very complimentary towards Irish Rail efforts. It is in this way they will continue to monitor such gatherings during the summer months.”
Local politicians have now reacted strongly against such anti-social behaviour in the county. Dun Laoghaire Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) said: “The gardai set up a successful taskforce to combat these types of incidents…I am glad that the alleged culprits were apprehended, and I hope this was an isolated incident.” Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP) said: “On sunny weekends, I have seen beachgoers, already drunk, arriving by DART and strolling past the station barriers without tickets. “Irish Rail and the gardai need to nip this problem in the bud
Gardai arrested four of the youths in Dun Laoghaire after one man was assaulted in Bullock Harbour in Dalkey and another in Dun Laoghaire
using their existing powers before the brawling starts.” Cllr Mary Hanafin (FF) said: “Bullock Harbour is my favourite place to bring family…Well done to the gardai for their swift action, which should send
a message to others that summer is for families and visitors, and not for trouble makers.” Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG), who is a member of the Joint Policing Committee, said: “Alcohol is at the root of a lot of the
trouble and I am glad to say that the gardai are especially targeting those who are intent on consuming excessive amounts of alcohol in public spaces and moving them on before the trouble begins.”
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EDUCATION
‘I look forward to working closely with parents and pupils’
New principal appointed to private junior school LIAM CAHILL
R ATHDOWN School, a private facility in Glenageary, has appointed Bernie Smyth as principal of its junior unit. Smyth said: “I look forward to embracing Rath-
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Creative selling in pop-up shop A GROUP of artists, Creative Collective Ireland, are opening a popup shop in Castle Street, Dalkey. The shop will feature jewellery, candlemaking and textiles. “We find that pop-up shops are one of the best ways to showcase our work,” said Katie Woollet, one of the founders of the project. The shop will open from Friday to Sunday until the end of August.
Students put on rock gig for local charity ABOUT 100 people saw 35 music students showing off their skills in Dun Laoghaire’s Music Makers’ Academy end of term charity rock concert last week. Funds from the concert in the Mermaid Theatre in Bray will go to a charity yet to be decided. Students played guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, ukulele, and sang. The event was a big success, said the organisers. Information about summer rock camps and workshops at the academy is available at www. academymm.com.
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down’s vibrant sense of community by working closely with parents and teachers to make sure that ever y pupil gains the confidence, knowledge and skill to meet her own unique potential.” A Dublin native, Smith has more than 26 years of
primary school teaching to her credit. She also has as an impressive educational resume, which includes a bachelor’s degree in education, an advanced diploma in special education, a master’s degree in special edu-
cational needs, as well as a diploma in human resource management. She joins Rathdown from Presentation Girls’ School in Maynooth, where she was a junior infants’ teacher and a resource teacher for children with special needs. She
sat on the school’s board of management, and managed the implementation of Aistear, a new early childhood curriculum framework. David Crawford, chairman of the board of governors at Rathdown, said: “Ms Smyth brings a positive, enthusias-
tic and creative approach to learning, with a keen interest in music and ambitious plans to further develop our extra-curricular programme. She has a wealth of experience and shares an exciting vision for the future development of our junior school.”
COURTS: MAN SAID HOUSE WAS LAST THING THAT BELONGED TO HIS MOTHER
Chef in guilty plea over fire at his sister’s house A TALENTED chef set fire to his sister’s home after she obtained a barring order against him, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard. There was no one in the house when Jason Breen (41) poured petrol through an upstairs window. However, a neighbour who witnessed the arson went inside the burning building to try to save the dog, which she believed was inside. The dog was later found terrified but unharmed in the yard having escaped by himself. Breen was arrested shortly after with singed hair and burn marks. He said he wanted to burn down the house because his sister had barred him from it and it was the last thing that belonged to his late mother. He said he hadn’t s l e p t i n n i n e d ay s and was taking crack c o c a i n e a n d “ s n ow blow” at the time. Judge Mar y Ellen R ing adjourned the matter until December. She indicated he will get a jail sentence if he doesn’t continue his rehabilitation. Breen of Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire,
pleaded guilty to arson at St Anne’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, on July 30, 2013. Garda Fergal Dunne told Ronan Kennedy BL, prosecuting, that Breen was living with his sister Tina Breen when he began to act erratically and aggressively towards her. Ms Breen felt she “was walking on eggshells” and became increasingly concerned for her safety. In July 2013, she got a safety order against him. Breen had already left the house at this stage. Five days later a family member called Ms Breen and said her brother had learned of the barring order and was threatening to burn down her house. Ms Breen lef t the house and spent the evening driving around Bray. A short time later her brother arrived at the house with two cans of petrol. He was spotted by a neighbour kicking in a window before pouring in the fuel and setting it alight. The neighbour then saw him “stroll” down the street, the court heard.
Judge Mary Ellen Ring indicated a jail term for Breen if he does not continue rehabilitation. Picture: Photocall
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‘Very talented chef, who set house on fire, comes from a dysfunctional and damaged background’
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She shouted after him “what about the dog” but Breen kept walking. The fire brigade arrived at the scene
and extinguished the flames. About €30,000 of damage was caused, which was paid for by the local council.
Tyson, the dog, was found “cowering” in the backyard. Caroline Biggs SC, defending, said Breen made immediate admis-
sions when he was arrested. She said he comes from “a dysfunctional and damaged background”, and that his sister wants him to get help and not go to jail. She described her client as a “very talented chief” with an excellent work history.
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Closure Councillors to petition minister to retain facility
Court move sparks crime rise concern Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
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A C R O S S - PA R T Y agreement has been reached by all councillors at a meeting of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to write to Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald expressing opposition to the proposed closure of Dun Laoghaire District Courthouse. The closure is part of a larger plan by the Irish Court Service to undertake cost reductions across the board, including proposed closures of District courthouses in Swords, Ballbriggan and Tallaght.
Councillors at the July 7 council meeting, however, were unanimous in oppostion to the proposed move and encouraged all members to make submissions to the courts service against the closure of the local courthouse by the extended deadline of December 5. Cllr Barry Ward (FG) said: “The cost saving for closing Dun Laoghaire Courthouse is €37,500. It’s not worth closing.” He said the impact of the proposed closure would be less gardai on the streets of Dun Laoghaire and a damaging effect on the local economy. He added that the
courthouse, if vacant, would have to protected by security services. Cllr Jennifer Cuffe (FF) said, if the courthouse closed: “More crime is going to happen. It’s important that we have cross-party solidarity and make submissions saying how bad we think this is.” Seamas O’Neill (Ind) said: “We, as residents in Dundrum and Glencullen ward, have seen cutbacks...the loss of Garda stations, we’ve seen the effects of that and the major loss of the tax office.” He said the district nature of justice was disappearing where a judge
had local knowledge he or she could bring to bear on a case. Last week, local solicitor Jonathan Dunphy said the closure of Dun Laoghaire Courthouse could lead to an increase in crime and a reduction in the conviction rates in the area. “A grave concern for residents, business owners and the gardai is that if you close a busy suburban court such as Dun Laoghaire it will take Garda personnel out of the area that they have been assigned to police,” said Dunphy. “Local residents feel that this will cause crime to increase further in
There is cross-party oppostion to the courthouse closure local
areas which are already targeted and stretching the Gardai as a result.” The Dublin Solicitors Bar Association have been at the forefront of the proposed closures saying the plans will put Dublin’s justice system
under serious pressure. However in a statement, the Irish Court Services said: “These proposals will result in improved services for court users in offices and courtrooms which are fit for purpose, have facili-
ties and support services which cannot be provided at suburban venues.” The Irish Court Service will now undertake a period of consultation with all court user groups with final submissions to be made by December 5.
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Specsavers Dun Laoghaire staff members Nicole Byrne, Leann Kelly and Jessica Fennell with face painter Katie McCourt and balloon artist Niall O’Callaghan. Pictures: Peter Houlihan
specsavers: OPTICIANS SEE OUT 20 YEARS IN DUN LAOGHAIRE
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PECSAVERS Dun Laoghaire has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with staff and customers. The local branch on George’s Street marked the occasion with balloon modelling and face painting for children, and refreshments for parents.
An Cathaoirleach Cllr Marie Baker (FG) trys out the Djembe Drums with Marlene Ndevu Ciza and Gabriel Akujobi.
Ryan Kane from Bray sits still as he
Zara Wynne McCann from
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Ballybrack
Arnold Ruhukwa and Dr Teju Mafe
Paige Barnaville from Shankhill
Binta Diallo from Burkina Faso took part in the parade of nations
Marlene Ndevu Ciza and Justine Kinobe
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IADT student Hanan Dirya, who was the MC at the event
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Dr King, Garda Shane Doyle and Justin Pambi
achievements: IADT MARKS WORLD REFUGEE DAY
New Irish focus of celebration W
ORLD Refugee Day was recently marked at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. The event was organised by IADT, the Dun Laoghaire Refugee Project, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Councy Council and Southside
Partnership to celebrate the achievements and contributions made by many young people who came here alone and seeking asylum, with many of them receiving their Irish citizenship. The celebrations featured a parade of nations, music, film, drama and dance.
Willie Morton and Cllr Michael Merrigan (Ind)
Dr Sahira Altaie, Antonio and Viola Di Bucchianico
Access officer Patricia Byrne, IADT president Dr Annie Doonan and Sandra King of Southside Partnership
Daphne Mbugua and Asa Bjork Olafsdottir
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Sam Elliott and Laura O’Neill
Remy Naidoo Keith Young, Elena Canavan, Kate Daly Ni Bhroin and Dave Sheehan. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Dubliners glam up for June Ball O
VER €60,000 was raised for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Associationat The June Ball, which recently took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin. The funds raised will go towards the organisation’s key services, which include home visits by a dedicated nurse, financial assistance towards
home care, funding towards research and the provision of specialist medical equipment on loan to clients. The blacktie event attracted some wellknown personalities amongst the 650 guests, including Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh and models from the Andrea Roche Model Agency.
Model Kerrie Nicole Blanc
Sarah Tormey, Berbie Byrne and Jackie Given
Kate Cronin, Eileen Wilson and Maureen McGrath
Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh
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A DAY IN THE LIFE: kris nelson, artistic director, outlines his working day
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Fringe maestro enjoys endless cycle of shows Ian Begley
He spends most of his day meeting ar tists, watching shows, seeing rehearsals and frantically preparing for this y e a r ’s Ti ger Du bl i n Fringe festival. T his week, T he Gazette caught up with the Canadian born ar tistic director and chief executive of the Fringe, Kris Nelson, to find out just how a day in his life goes. Like many working people, Kris is usually up by 7.30am and cannot leave his home in Dublin 8 without going through a pot of coffee and catching up with the news. “Usually, when I get up I go through news because I’m a bit of a news, sports and political junkie. I catch up with everything that’s going on in my home country and also my
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new home which is Dublin. “I regularly do all this while eating a light breakfast, and usually end up going through a pot of coffee before I leave for work. “I have a really speedy bike and cycle into work every morning. I cycle a hybrid seven-speed bike that I got through the bike-to-work programme – I really love it and am mad about it. “I arrive in my office in Temple Bar by about 9.30am and once I get in I fire up the computer and get ready for the very full day ahead. “This usually includes meeting with artists, seeing rehearsals, doing studio visits and plan-
ning for the festival. “At the moment we’re at our final stages of making our brochure for this September’s Dublin Fringe and I’m up to all hours trying to get it done. I believe this process is one of the busiest periods in any festival maker’s life.” Kris admits that he needs a lot of energy to keep going throughout the day and says that he recharges himself by going for walks or cycles around the quays. “I tr y my best to arrange my meetings outside so I can hop on my bike and get a bit of air. I’ve been loving the summer so far and find the afternoons really nice compared to the
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cold and the rain. “When I get home at the end of the day I make myself dinner and just relax. During the summer months I’ve also being going for runs or cycles at night. “I try and catch up with my family in Cana-
da on Skype as often as I can. My brother lives in Vancouver and it’s an eight-hour time difference so I have to stay up pretty late if I want to catch him. “I usually hit the hay around midnight and watch a couple of
shows, the news or read before finally going to bed.” This year’s Tiger Dublin Fringe festival runs from September 5 to September 20. For more information, visit w w w.fringefest. com
O Briain, Russell Howard, and Jason Byrne will feature as part of a line-up of 85 comedians who will perform at this year’s Vodafone Comedy Festival. The festival, which runs from July 24 to 27 will be held in four fully seated, indoor theatres in the Iveagh Gardens with 20,000 people expected to attend over the four days. The festival will also have its biggest number of American and international acts yet, including Chappelle’s Show co-creator Neal Brennan, best-selling author and Chelsea Lately panellist Jen Kirkman and the inimitable Pajama Men who has won awards all over the world. The blackhearted joke-slinger, Anthony Jeselnik, will also be returning along with Rory Scovel and the Bitter Buddha himself, Mr Eddie Pepitone. Tickets are sold on a show-by-show basis from €28 and the festival is strictly over 18s. For more information, visit www.vodafonecomedy.com
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escape the mayhem: Al likes old-fashioned cinemas or a night out
Comedy shows no joke for rising stand up ‘king of camp’ funny man AL PORTER is a rising young star on the Irish comedy circuit, known as Ireland’s Ascendant King of Camp. He has appeared on RTE’s Savage Eye and Republic of Telly, and is a regular performer at all of Ireland’s top clubs, including the Laughter
Lounge and the International in Dublin, and the Empire in Belfast. This week, the Gazette caught up with Al to find out how he escapes the mayhem of his showbiz career. “One thing I really love to do to unwind is to go to the movies. I love old-fashioned cinemas like the pic-
ture house. It’s good because I like to go and see films that take me out of myself, take me out of my own world, so anything that’s not too realistic, that takes you to another place and really takes your mind off yourself. “I go to the cinema really regularly, at least once a week.
“ O b v i o u s l y I l ove stand up comedy, but I
can’t watch it to relax, because I would be watching other comedians and part of me would be enjoying it, but part of me would be jealous. “Another part of me would be trying to find out what they’re doing and what makes them so funny, so if I want to see a live gig I go to see live music. Some very good friends of mine are in the music industry. People like Bi-polar Empire or Leaders of
Men, who are a brilliant band. We all hang out and spend a lot of time together and that’s great. “I go and see their concerts for an hour or two, and they have me completely mesmerised by their music and then we’ll talk music afterwards and we’ll all play a few tunes. “Everybody likes to go out and party, and I have to admit, I describe myself as a socialite on a social welfare budget. “I think there’s nothing better than going
Rising young star Al Porter. Pictures: Cathy Weatherston
out, and I’m not advocating heavy drinking but if you go on a night out and make some mistakes, that’s good because that’s part of life anyway.” On Saturday, August 2, Al will co-host the
comedy club for families and children at the Ark in the Temple Bar. Marcus Olaoire and Kevin Gildea are also MC-ing as part of Funny Fest, Ireland’s first dedicated comedy festival for children.
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website: informing of statutory mental health services
Emphasis is on ‘social inclusion and recovery’
Keith Bellew
THE MENTAL Health C o m m i s s i o n ’s 2 013 Annual Report, including the Report of the Inspector of Mental Health Services was launched late last month. Commission chief executive Patricia Gilheaney said: “T here have been significant improvements in many areas of patient care. Human rights principles have been incorporated more and more into the care and treatment of service users; older psychiatric hospitals have closed; some new build facilities have emerged; individual care planning has been adopted patchily but progress can be
seen; and compliance with rules, regulations and codes of practice has grown.” Along with the report, last month a website created by Mental Health Reform went live. Introduced by Junior Minister for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch (Lab) it aims to inform people of statutory mental health services. MentalHelp.ie is a guide to the services and supports offered by Mental Health Reform’s 45 member organisations. The site also provides those seeking information on what to expect from a good quality mental health service The MentalHelp web directory also aims to
be a resource for people experiencing mental health difficulties, their family members and carers, and the general public. It also provides an overview of how the sector’s health services are organised and what to expect from them. Dr Shari McDaid, director of Mental Health Reform, said: “[We] frequently hear from people who don’t know where to go to get information on mental health services, or who are unsure of what services and supports are available to them or their family member. The website’s emphasis on social inclusion and recovery brings a positive and hopeful
message. Our member organisations offer a wealth of supports and services, from support groups and helplines to training, supported housing and advocacy. MentalHelp.ie brings those services and supports together in a userfriendly website.” Minister Lynch said: “I’m delighted to see the services and supports of so many voluntary groups brought together in one place. The website’s emphasis on social inclusion and recover y brings a positive and hopeful message. Wherever people are in their journey towards recovery, MentalHelp.ie will give them clear information
At the launch was Dr Shari McDaid, director of Mental Health Reform and Minister of State for Disability, Equality and Mental Health Kathleen Lynch. Picture: Conor McCabe
on a range of supports available.” Established in 2006, Mental Health Reform is the national coalition
promoting improved mental health services and social inclusion of people with mental health conditions. The
group works towards achieving a system of good health and social care that is available to everyone.
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A national awareness day to help mothers and babies A N A WA R E N E S S day for pre-eclampsia aims to inform expectant mothers about the potentially fatal condition for them and their little treasures. National awareness day for pre-eclampsia was launched in collaboration with industry, research, Government and charitable bodies. This often unnoticed
condition affects almost 10% of pregnancies. Typically diagnosed by increased blood pressure or protein in urine, pre-eclampsia can strike quickly so awareness is key to limiting serious health consequences through early medical intervention. There is no representative body in Ireland specifically providing awareness, support or information for pre-eclampsia survivors. Eleni Tsigas, a preeclampsia survivor and executive director of the Pre-eclampsia Foundation in the USA, was in Ireland this week to meet Government and industry representatives to highlight the need for greater awareness of the condition in Ireland. “Making people in Ireland aware of the warning signs for preeclampsia will save lives,” she said at the launch of the awareness day. For further information see: www. preeclampsia.org
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to save more puppies THE DOGS Trust has opened a new puppy wing. The extension to the rehoming centre is expected to help save the lives of more than 500 more puppies every year. The newly-designed new wing is in response to surging levels of puppies being abandoned. A new labour ward now offers everything a mum and her pups need for a healthy and safe start in life. Seven jobs were created by the expansion, i n cl u d i n g s p e c i a l i s t puppy canine carers and veterinary staff. Mark Beazley executive director of Dogs Tr u s t , s a i d : “ T h e r e is much to be done in improving welfare standards [for dogs] and the new puppy wing is a huge step forward.”
wine pairing by food bloggers CONO SUR, the Chilean wine brand, has begun a search to find the ultimate dish to match its single vineyard sauvignon blanc and
Pictured at the launch of National Pre-eclampsia Awareness Day were Minister of State for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock; Eleni Tsigas, executive director, Pre-eclampsia Foundation USA and Diarmuid Cahalane, director, Metabolomis Diagnostics, with baby Isabela , born at 32 weeks , in the neonatal ward of the Rotunda Hospital. Pictures: Naoise Culhane
pinot noir. Until August 11, Irish food bloggers can upload an original recipe they feel pairs best with either wine to www.conosur. ie/blog. Voting is open to the public from August 18 to September 22. The three recipes with the most votes will go on to the semi-finals in Paris. The successful Irish blogger will travel with a friend, compliments of Cono Sur, to compete in the final in November against finalists from Finland, Sweden and the UK. Top prize is a trip for two to Cono Sur’s vineyards and winery in Chile.
TESCo sponsors top tot selection TESCO is the title sponsor of the Mums and Tots Awards 2014, which celebrates popular baby products and the people who make a difference to their daily lives. Mums and Tots read-
ers are invited to nominate their favourite baby brands in 12 product categories. Readers will also have the chance to nominate a top midwife, grandparent, mum and dad, as well as a top tot, top baby, mumtrepreneur and top story. Voters will be entered into a draw to win a Mothercare Xpedior Travel System. The winners will be announced at the Mums and Tots Awards gala dinner on September 26 at the Radisson Blu, St Helen’s. Tickets are €65. To book, email hello@mumsandtots.ie. To nominate through Facebook, go to www. facebook.com/mumsandtots
picnic puts soul back into summer THE EIGHTH annual Dublin City Soul Festival is taking place on July 26 and 27.
T he free-to -attend festival features a number of events and activities, including the soul picnic. The picnicthemed event features an exciting line-up of local, national and international artists. Attendees can also enjoy tasty treats and BBQ food from festival picnic vendors. The festival is a fundraiser for children’s charity the Musical Yo u t h F o u n d a t i o n , which helps at-risk young people access music education programmes. Love the City Music Trail is also a popular event that guides people along Dublin’s streets, going from venue to venue checking out all the entertainment the city has to offer. For more information about the soul festival, visit www.dublincitysoulfestival.com
free swimming classes for kids IN LIGHT of three separate drowning tragedies in Ireland in recent weeks, the need for children and teenagers to be aware of the risks and dangers associated with water has been highlighted. Westwood Club Leopardstown is now offering free lifesaving classes, which will cover issues such as what to do if you get into difficulty in the water on your own; what to do if your friend gets into difficulty; where is safe to swim; how to throw a ring buoy and save a life; and safety awareness in and around the water. The 60-minute free classes for children aged eight-16 years will be given on July 14, 15, 16, and 17 July from 5pm in Westwood Leopardstown. Pre-registration is necessary by emailing lisa. farrell@westwood.ie
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Film crew wants invite to 100th birthday party laura webb
AN IRISH film company is trawling the country to speak to the nation’s oldest citizens for a documentary that celebrates the life of a centenarian. Snackbox Films has already spoken to a number of centenarian’s but are still looking to speak to more who have reached the milestone age of 100. The documentary, The Centenarian Bounty, will see the filmmakers find out what it’s like to have
lived a century in Ireland. The man behind the documentary is awardwinning director Alex Fegan, who brought acclaimed feature documentary The Irish Pub to the screen. Speaking to The Gazette, Fegan explained how the idea for the documentary came about. “I met a lady who was celebrating her 100th birthday. She was a greatgrandmother of a friend of mine. I was on my way to a wedding and on my way down I thought, God
I would love to interview her. “T h e n I t h o u g h t : ‘Wouldn’t it be interesting to get a point of view from people around Ireland who are 100’. Also, the fact we are coming up to the anniversary of 1916; these are the last people born before 1916. It just seemed like an interesting documentary.” Colm Nicell, writer and producer at Snackbox Films, said from research there seemed to be more women than men alive over 100. “It’s an interest-
ing one really… and it’s something we have wondered about and something we will be looking into. “It’s interesting that when you ask some of them what their diet was, you would expect them to say something like ‘I really took care of myself, I ate salad’, but they don’t. They eat potatoes every day – things like that. We are finding doing the documentary that some things you think you know the answer to or you think is obvious, is not.”
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er before marriage. Funded through the Irish Film Board, the company is still looking for potential interviewees and also hopes they will be able to attend a centenarian birthday party.
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Increased business for tech distributor TO MEET the growing demand for interactive technologies in the corporate market, Steljes Ireland, the technology distributor, has moved to larger premises. The new office in the Greenogue Business Centre near Clondalkin,
has a pur pose-built executive briefing centre equipped with the latest in interactive technologies, including a broad range of solutions from SMART Technologies, and Christie Digital connectivity solutions. The facility is available
for use by Steljes’ resellers to demonstrate a live working solution to customers before they buy. Conor McGrogan, managing director of Steljes Ireland, said: “Our increased investment in Ireland stems from growing demand for
SMART’s visual collaboration solutions and the SMART Room System™ for Microsoft® Lync®, technologies that are helping Irish companies stay ahead of the competition and thrive in an increasingly global marketplace.”
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The LEO will work with all categories of business, from sole traders to small and medium-sized businesses. It aims to target struggling businesses that were previously too large to access Enterprise Ireland supports. Businessman Daniel Plewman fostered an idea for a uniform company in 2009 after he lost his job in construction. ‘‘I had to find something else. My wife found these uniforms in America; she’s a dentist and when she came back to Ireland, everyone loved them,’’ he said. With the help of the Dublin City Enterprise
Board, his company Happy Threads has developed, over four years, from being run from the spare room of his home to a two-storey office premises. It is expected to have turnover of €1m in 2015. ‘‘When I set up this business initially I didn’t have a clue what I was doing. I’m not a natural entrepreneur. ‘‘They gave me support first in mentoring, which is invaluable, then financial support and employment grants,’’ he added. Best friends Suzanne Lynch and Catherine Buggy cofounded gourmet Irish food company
Boutique Bake with the help of the enterprise board. ‘‘After three months, we knew we had something that was going to work so we got in touch with the Dublin City Enterprise Board,” Lynch said. ‘‘We were delighted to get a grant and a business mentor. It really helped us scale up and gave us the confidence to think, let’s approach the supermarkets.’’ State support will be provided from a range of official bodies including Dublin City Council, Enterprise Ireland, Revenue and the Department of Social Protection.
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Reuben Harris from Dublin taking part in a stand-up comedy workshop as part of FunnyFest, Ireland’s first dedicated comedy festival for children at The Ark in Temple Bar. Picture: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland
slapstick: Something for all the family to get a laugh out of this summer
Comedy fest a hit for kids Laura webb
IRELAND’S first children’s comedy festival has arrived, and is making children and adults alike laugh their socks off thanks to its varied and entertaining programme. The Ark, a children’s cultural centre in Temple Bar, is known for its big festivals, such as last year’s circus-themed event Roll Up, Roll Up, which celebrated the circus and the life of performers within it. In an effort to make its summer programme bigger and better this year, Funny Fest, a comedy festival for kids is under way at the theatre. Avril Ryan general manager at the Ark said the festival had something for all the family to do during the summer.
“It is a fun event that will reach all age ranges from two- to three-year-olds right up to 12-year-olds. “Kids have a huge sense of comedy, as we all know; they come out with some of the greatest stuff. “We have slapstick comedy workshops that will see children really use the natural ability they have [for comedy], and they will be working with people who have a real flare for that – Amy Conroy and Niamh McGrath. “A lot of the events, like the stand-up comedy gigs, are for a family with children aged six-plus. “There is so much enjoyment for them and their parents. We have fantastic people like Kevin Guildea, Bec Hill, Reuben and Marcus Olaoire. It really is just a cool event,” Ryan said.
The festival will also home in on comedy writing with Tony Curtis and illustrating workshops with Patrick Saunders to bring out the comedy artists, while Emmy award-winning animation studio Brown Bag Films has come on board for a comedy animation workshop. When it comes to children’s shows, Ryan says it is important to have as much interaction as possible. “Children, when they come to the Ark, do get very involved; it’s not like an adult’s show. “Children really respond so that is really fun for us to see.” Despite the festival already being a success, the Ark does not tend to do things more than once so an annual festival is not likely.
“Our mantra is a different experience every visit so our remit is to continuously come up with new work, new commissions. “That’s not to say if it proves highly successful it couldn’t be something we might consider in the future, but maybe not for a whole summer. “But we do try to give something different all year round, and it is the children’s expectation to see something different every time they come here.” Already the programme is jam packed with events, but there will be some surprises along the way so make sure to keep an eye out on www.theark.ie for updates. Funny Fest runs at the Ark throughout the rest of this month and until August 24.
The Gazette Newspaper Group has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Bess, a six-month-old male crossbreed. He is a happy, playful young man, typical of any pup his age! Bess does have a condition which means he has to be fed in a particular way – but this is totally manageable and doesn’t limit him in the slightest! He would love to go to an active family who will enjoy getting out and about with him and who would be happy to commit to some training with him. If you think that sounds like you, please call the centre on 01 879 1000 and speak to our Rehoming Team. You can also pop up for a visit, we’re open six days a week from 12 noon to 4pm. The centre is closed all day Tuesday. You can follow the work of Dogs Trust on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustireland or on Twitter @dogstrust_ie Please remember donations are always welcome! Dogs Trust always needs bedding and toys for the 190+ dogs that are being care for in the centre.
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New party package at The Courtyard The Courtyard Hotel in Leixlip has recently launched a new party package of tempting deals. The Function Room party plan, priced at €590, offers gourmet finger food for a minimum of 60 guests, which includes free room hire and decorations, a large cake, 10 cocktails, and a late bar. The Piano Bar party package offers exclusive use of its private lounge bar, which is fully decorated, with three choices of finger food and a bottle of bubbly for the host. Available from Sunday to Thursday, and including a late bar, this premium party option, based on 50 guests or more, is priced from €6 per person. The Court Yard is also offering a combination of al fresco dining, cocktails, and a stylish setting for a tasty BBQ event in the hotel’s courtyard and heated terrace from €13.50 per person. For more information, call 01-629 5100 or email sales@courtyard.ie.
Gran Canaria: a beautiful island with a dramatic variation of terrain
A ‘miniature continent’ with a whole lot to offer
mimi murray
It really is no surprise that they call Gran Canaria a “miniature continent”. This island in the middle of a very famous archipelago, the Canary Islands, has so much to offer, yet most just transport themselves from airport to beach resort, and happily stay there. And there is nothing wrong with that but there is so much to see on Gran Canaria, it seems a shame not to move around. I stayed on the south coast recently, in the Seaside Palm Beach resort, right next to the stunning sand dunes in Maspalomas. This is the next
resort down from Playa Del Ingles but is much less bustling. With a two-year-old in tow we needed to make sure the place we stayed in had adequate facilities and Palm Beach offers this, with a kids club and a lovely water area for children, complete with permanent paddling pool and slide. The hotel is divided off nicely, with a relaxation area, translation – no kids allowed, and then a busier pool in the centre of the resort which is a real focal point. I preferred this set up as you knew screaming kids were not going to disturb people who wanted to truly switch off on their
The stunning sand dunes in Maspalomas
break so the hotel caters for all ages very well. The resort was also a great base to tour the island. I took a day trip with my tour guide, Juan Carlos, who knew absolutely everything there is to know about the island, its flora, fauna, its rock formations and plenty about the Spanish royal family! The latter was the topic of conversation on a hike we took through the centre of the island. Leaving Maspalomas we headed for the Fataga Valley with several palm groves, farms with vines on hilltops and a canyon like landscape. We then drove to the Caldera de Tirajana where
A 68m tall lighthouse towers over the tourist town
we stopped to take in the breathtaking views of the small town of San Bartolome de Tirajana. The central part of the island has the landmark “Roque Nublo”, which looks like a monk praying. It may have been a little bit stupid to attempt my first hike in the searing 30 degree heat but it was worth it. Juan Carlos was a pro, having completed the Camino de Santiago in 28 days. We did a walk near Cruz de Tejeda with stunning views over the Caldera de Tejeda. The thing that got me was the sheer quiet of this place, apart from the sounds of all of nature going about its daily routine. This is also the biggest protected region of the island. UNESCO awarded the island the Biosphere Reserve label and nearly half the island’s geo-
graphical space has been included in this reserve. We left the hiking track and drove further north along very windy roads to a lovely little town called Teror - not as scary as it sounds. We stopped to take in another jaw dropping scene at the view point at the small crater of Pinos de Galdar. In Teror the focal point is the Basilica. We dined in a fabulous little tapas restaurant called Encuentro which served some of the best food I sampled in Gran Canaria. A roasted cheese from El Hierro came with homemade pumpkin chutney and walnuts, something I’ve been hankering after ever since. It was also inexpensive and comes highly recommended. Back at the resort, I relaxed at the spa with sauna, steam and plunge pool. Perfect to ease aching muscles.
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Roque Nublo, a famous landmark in Gran Canaria
The town of Teror is situated in the central eastern region of the island
of Maspalomas. Inset: The Seaside Palm Beach resort
Leisurely stroll
Las Palmas is the biggest city in the Canary Islands with 450,000 inhabitants and is a must. We enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the old town, bumping into Shirley McLaine and Billy Connolly on the way. They were shooting a movie at the time. Food in the hotel is very good with lots of really good Spanish meats and cheeses on offer as well as prawns, mussels, fresh fish and a barbecue every second night. Breakfast is buffet style but there is so much on offer you will never get bored. But if you do get a little bored eating at the same place every night, there are lots of nice restaurants close by. We ate in El Senador on the beach front, a little pricey but they do delicious prawns in garlic and jamon iberico. Mogan is a stunning white washed town just
north of Maspalomas with boats moored in a little marina. It is picture postcard loveliness and the perfect place for a romantic dinner or to while away an afternoon, when you get fed up of the beach. You can also go ocean fishing from here, something we didn’t attempt but not for the lack of trying from my two year old who was obsessed with clambering aboard a fishing boat whilst we were trying to eat! For shopping, Maspalomas has lots of higher end shops, if that is your thing, and also the lesser expensive, but equally sought after Zara. Good for days when it may cloud over or rain (a rarity in the southern part of the island). Nightlife, although we didn’t get to sample it is really lively in some of the bigger resorts but we found Maspalomas
The Caldera de Tirajana offers breathtaking views
a lot quieter and suited our needs much more. So when taking a holiday this winter, it’s worth remembering there is much more to Gran Canaria than sun and sea. Take a trip inland and discover what this magical island has to uncover. T homson holidays have the following offers for couples: Dublin to Las Palmas on August 23 for seven nights: Maspalomas Princess, Maspalomas, half board, 5-star €799pp.
Lopesan Baobab, Meloneras, half board, 5-star €879pp. Clubhotel Riu Vistamar, Amadores, all inclusive, 4-star €989pp. Falcon and Thomson holidays have the following offers for families: Dublin to Las Palmas on August 23 for seven nights. Falcon Holidays: Terraza Mar Suites, Puerto Rico, self catering 3-star two adults and one child €1,326, two adults and two children €1,757. Revoli Playa, Puerto
Rico, self catering, 3-star from €1,467. Marina Suite, Puerto Rico, self catering, 4-star from €1,723. Taurito Valle, Playa Taurito, all inclusive 4-star from €2,361. Thomson Holidays: Barcelo Margaritas, Playa Del Ingles, all inclusive, 4-star from €1,850. Hotel Orquidea, Bahia Feliz, all-inclusive 4-star from €2,130. For the latest deals at the Seaside Palm Beach Hotel check www. sunway.ie
Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have some great offers on their website this week. A seven-night Western Mediterranean Cruise in January and February, 2015 costs from €599 per person. This winter cruise will be aboard the MSC Splendida. Passengers will depart from Barcelona, Spain and take in the sights of Marseille, France; Genoa, Italy; Rome, Italy; Sicily, Palermo, Italy; and La Goulette, Tunisia during the daily stops. The MSC Splendida offers numerous accommodations and includes four swimming pools, an adult-only pool deck, a squash court, full service spa, four restaurants, and much more. Another holiday deal on offer is a sevennight stay in Orlando, Florida on August, 25 from €569 per person. Soak up the Florida sun at the four-star Rosen Centre Hotel located in the heart of beautiful Orlando. Enjoy time relaxing at the hotel pool or take advantage of the complimentary transportation to nearby Universal Orlando, Sea World Adventure Park and Wet ’n’ Wild Water Park for some family fun adventures. Disney World is also close by with only a 10-minute commute. Rosen Centre Hotel offers a variety of dining experiences with four on-site restaurants, a coffee shop and hotel bar. Another is a 10-night stay in Bali, Indonesia, with travel dates from October 1 – December 19. Spend your first five nights in a deluxe room at the three-star Puri Bambu Hotel and then relax for five more nights in a onebedroom villa at the four-star Bebek Tepi Sawah Villa and Spa. Both hotels offer a taste of traditional Balinese culture with a relaxing and serene backdrop. Travel between the two hotels is complimentary in an AC vehicle. This offer is priced from €1,160 per person. For more information on these offers, visit www.itaa.ie
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THE sun may still be here but as fashion followers know the fashion industry is always way ahead of itself when it comes to having collections ready for the next season so autumn winter 2014 is already getting some attention. Gazette Style
attended the Bestseller A/W 2014 launch show recently at the offices in Ballymount which showed off key pieces in their brands, including Vero Moda, YAS, Only and Pieces. Faux fur, monochrome, leather, pops of colour and layering were all to be seen at the event. This week, Gazette Style looks at a few of the new collections coming on stream.
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The K itchen in the Castle Cookery School, located in the beautifully restored Georgian kitchens of the historic Howth Castle is offering an exciting selection of summer-themed daylong and evening cookery skills classes. Participants of all levels are invited to come along and learn to cook for summer with courses such as A Mediterranean Dinner Party to Pizza Workshops, Knife Skills and Barbecue with Beer Tasting on offer. Established by Edwina St Lawrence in 2008, the St Lawrence Family have resided at Howth Castle since 1177 and now Edwina shares her passion and knowledge for food, teaching practical skills in the art of cooking delicious food in a truly unique space that blends a state of the art cookery school with the old world charm of
Edwina St Lawrence will share her passion and knowledge for food
The Kitchen in the Castle Cookery School at Howth Castle. “We did a lot of thinking to come up with summer courses that would be accessible to everyone and fun to cook! From fresh Irish fish with salad for those light summer meals, to our popular
Barbecue with Beer Tasting there is something for everybody. “We have given the courses a holiday feel with Turkish, Spanish, French and Mediterranean nights so the meals you enjoyed on holiday can be cooked by you at home, often with a
Kitchen in the Castle twist,” said Edwina. Many of the courses include a sit-down dinner with a glass of wine; the perfect way to enjoy a special celebration or corporate event. For more see: www. thekitcheninthecastle. com
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FOOD&DRINK BITESIZEDNEWS AS PART of its Summer of Flavour Marks and Spencer brings us this delicous recipe of turkey thigh marinated in low fat greek yoghurt. Easy to prepare and ready to pop on the BBQ or grill with very little hassle, the kebabs are perfect for sharing whether your’re watching football or lazing on the patio.
You’ll need ... 500g diced turkey thigh 2 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp Cook with Mexican spice mix 2 limes 500ml low fat Greek style yoghurt A handful of freshly torn mint leaves Sea salt, to taste Preparation • In a large bowl, massage the turkey with the olive oil, spice mix and the zest and juice of 1 lime. Add 1-2-tbsp yogurt and season with a little salt. Now cover and leave in a cool place until required, allow-
These bite-sized snacks are perfect for sharing
Turkey kebabs put sizzle into summer ing for the flavours to develop. • Divide the turkey between 4 wooden skewers (see tip below) then pop under a hot grill or over hot BBQ coals and cook, turning once or twice, for 7-9 minutes or
until the turkey is tender, tinged brown. • Enjoy with cooling yogurt as an accompanying dip, juicy lime wedges for squeezing...and a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves over the kebabs or stirred into the yogurt.
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HEALTH
surf yoga: a new take on stretching
Race review: Waterways Ireland triAthlone suzanne sheehy
Last weekend I took part in the Waterways Ireland triAthlone 2014, consisting of the Irish Sprint National Series, the Irish Paratri Champs and the Super Sprint Race and Relays. Catering for elite athletes, novices and also first-timers, the event’s organisation is really impressive. Blessed with sunshine on the day, the run route was flat, out and back, with a greatly appreciated water station and terrific support en route from people cheering at the sidelines. All in all, an enjoyable triathlon experience. Registration opens soon for 2015 and I’m urging you to sign up. But if you’re a first timer and a little nervous then go for the Howth Aquathon series which consists of two different distance combined swimming and running races on Monday evening July 21, 2014 in Howth. Online registration is €20 with light refreshments at the finish line. Gets a fivestar from me! For more info, www.howthaquathon.com
Get the body of a surfer without getting wet suzanne sheehy
FOR SOME people, stretching is a bore. I am one of those people. I always feel the time I spend stretching could be put to better use: on a run or in the gym. We all have a limited time to work out. So I choose to ignore stretching. But I recently discovered a more efficient and better way to maintain flexibility and prevent injury. It’s called Surf Yoga! Yep, you heard right. It doesn’t involve crashing waves or, sadly, US professional surfer Kelly Slater! But it definitely has benefits. To convince me of the importance of maintaining good flexibility I spoke to yoga instructor Suzanne Kenny. “Practising yoga can lead to improved balance, flexibility, range of motion, injury prevention and rehab, better breathing techniques and strength. “Many studies have shown yoga can help reduce stress and anxi-
ety. “To really see, feel and enjoy the benefits of yoga, one should try doing yoga at least two to three times a week,” says Kenny. So with that in mind I began my first surf yoga class. Kenny describes surf youga as an ingenious surf-inspired dynamic fitness training system for body and mind. Originally created by surfer Barry O’Flanagan, it features a multi-functional exercise board designed for on-land training. --------------------------
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I hardly call it cheating but I did have a few surfing lessons while on vacation in Bali. The only thing I mastered here was the odd pop up on the surfboard and a fall seconds later. But it certainly tested my strength and stability.
So surf yoga helped me to practise various famed yoga moves such as pop up, downward dog, plank and cobra. If I lost my balance and came off the board, remounting was no problem. Also, the class is fun, a product of exercising on an unsteady board. Kenny says these wo r ko u t s p r ov i d e dynamic, compact full body and mind balance training, particularly good for improving strength, flexibilty, balance and agility. After the class I chatted with Kenny and O’Flanagan, who are b o t h d e vo t e d y o g a instructors with a passion for teaching. During their careers, they have seen how yoga, most recently the surf variety, has enhanced lives, their own and others. O’Flanagan credits yoga with helping to alleviate his cramping issues. Irish surfing champion Fergal Smith includes yoga in his training, from regular to surf yoga, giving him
Kenny and O’Flanagan doing some functional on land exercises on the board
The Cobra Pose is one of many famed yoga poses practised in Surf Yoga classes
both strength and flexibility. I was surprised at how stiff I was – and am! Persevere
But persevering means the activity will give you the body of a surfer without getting you wet. Although tougher than everyday yoga due
to the unsteady board, beginners can do it as well as advanced practitoners and the instructor will tailor the class to suit the level of those attending. Six classes cost €90 , with a maximum of 10 people per class. Surf yoga is a fun way to unwind and afterwards I realised I’d
totally switched off as I focused on mind-body workout. Already, I’ve altered my weekly schedule to make more time for surf yoga. Soon I’ll be a practising yogi. Watch this space! For more information visit yoga4all.ie, www. surfingyogafit.com
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With just 24 years between Sarandon and McCarthy, it’s hard to see how the grandma-granddaughter relationship could work.
tammy: sarandon buckles up again but this is no sequel to Thelma and louise
On the road movie missing vital element of comic duo TWO decades on from the iconic Thelma and Louise, Susan Sarandon buckles up for another epic road trip. This time she is joining Melissa McCarthy in Tammy. The directorial debut of McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone, Tammy follows the misadventures of the eponymous heroine on the worst day of her life. Her car is wrecked, her job serving burgers at the local fast food joint is lost, and her husband leaves her for the next-door neighbour. Ta m my ’s o n l y r e f u g e involves taking her alcoholic
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grandmother Pearl (Sarandon) on a road-trip to Niagara Falls. It is the beginning of a string of bad luck that tails Tammy through the film; misfor tune that is only matched by the meta-tragedy of the film repeatedly falling short. Falcone has some solid
comedy credentials as an actor; we know McCarthy is more than capable of getting the audience laughing; and even Dan Aykroyd stops by for a cameo role. But while it looks good on paper, it feels as if a vital element is missing from Tammy. Good comedy needs something to bounce off; it is the basis of the most fundamental of all comic relationships, the double act. The pairing of McCarthy and Sandra Bullock in 2013’s The Heat worked so well because both characters had radically different
styles that conflicted comically. It is a formula that is not applied in Tammy, where both Tammy and Pearl are equally brash and selfish. On top of that, Sarandon never seems to sit comfortably or convincingly into her role as the grandma from hell. With only a 24-year age gap between the two actors, it is hard to envision how this casting could work out. Even rigged out in a grey wig and prosthetic cankles, Sarandon never looks the part. As a character, Tammy
is written to be difficult to like. Her qualities are buried so deep that by the time a redemptive turnaround appears it is too late to care. The film doesn’t fail for lack of trying. If there is one thing that can be said in its defence it is that it makes consistent efforts to make the audience laugh. The problem is it seems powerless to do so. For the most part, McCarthy attempts to carry scenes with a deluge of that kind of obnoxious, over-the-top comic performance that Jack
Black milked dry around 2006. Without a convincing reason to root for her, and with little or no chance to develop the character, the film meanders and unravels more than it progresses. A late-in-the-game appearance by Kathy Bates as Pearl’s cousin steers things in the right direction, but by that stage there is no saving it. While this road-trip doesn’t end up with the characters careening over a cliffedge, you will probably wish it did.
Verdict: 3/10
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FASTtunes Initiative aims to support new Irish bands Guinness last week unveiled their new music programme, Guinness Amplify, and Dublin bands are being called on to join in the campaign which aims to support upcoming Irish bands and talent. The initiative, which was launched at 4 Dame Lane with a performance by Swords’ favourite sons, Kodaline, has four separate strands, each designed to help new acts to develop their potential and connect them with local and potentially national audiences, as well as providing them with some of the resources and expertise they need to help them along the way. Guinness Amplify Live offers acts the chance to perform in pubs across the country across five weekends, starting on September 11 in Leinster and ending in Dublin on the weekend October 9 to 12. Guinness Amplify Studios will present 60 days of free studio time to record or rehearse to musicians chosen by the Amplify panel, which includes David Kitt, Jonny Quinn, Nialler9, Sinead Troy and Stuart Clark. The cream of the crop, as decided by the expert music panel, will get the chance to perform at Guinness Amplify Live Stages, five showcase events in some of Ireland’s most renowned music venues in February 2015. In addition, the Guinness Amplify Workshops, a series of intimate music workshops around Ireland will be developed and delivered by First Music Contact and will feature music industry experts. Places at the workshops will be offered to musicians on a first come, first served basis. Music blogger Niall Byrne of Nialler9 said: “Championing great Irish music is a big part of what I do so it’s great to be involved with Guinness Amplify to help further champion and uncover the wealth of Irish music talent. Guinness Amplify is a great opportunity for emerging artists looking to take the next step forward in their music careers.” Bands and musicians interested in taking part in Guinness Amplify have until July 31 to log on to www.guinnessamplify.com and upload their details and register their interest in taking part in the process.
Championing Irish music: Kodaline
The Stunning will make their return to the Dublin stage at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown
MUSIC REVIEW: one of ireland’s most popular acts play gig
A stunning return July 17will see the return to the Dublin stage of one of the most perennially popular acts to come out of Ireland in the late 1980s and early 90s, The Stunning. Led by brothers Steve and Joe Wall, the band became massively beloved by a whole generation through their infectious melodies and constant touring. However, the members went their separate ways in 1994 when international acclaim eluded them to the extent it was deserved, but The Stunning have come back together regularly over the last decade to celebrate their legacy with their fanbase. Hence their appearance at the Bulmers Live At Leopardstown next Thursday. Speaking to GazetteMusic recently, Steve Wall spoke about The Stunning’s enduring popularity and how hard the
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band worked to secure it. “Paradise was such a big seller, practically every house in the country had a copy of it. Any family with teenagers had a copy - we were then what The Coronas are today. “Our audience was around the Leaving Cert, first year of college kind of age, and once kids left school and went to college, they were free to go and see the band. “What’s great about a college audience is that you have them for about three or four years, and they became lifelong fans. “People say to us, you were the soundtrack to my teenage and college
years, even when they went off to London or Britain, the album was a little bit of home they brought with them.” Their resurgence in recent years, including a 20th anniversary celebration of the album, was down to that fanbase’s ongoing affection for the band and the Paradise In The Picturehouse record in particular, which Steve and the lads re-released in 2003. “W hen T he Walls started to get more well known, and people realised we used to be in The Stunning, we were getting requests via email, hundreds of them, from people asking if we could release it on CD. “We made some enquiries, and of the sales, 90% were on cassette. So we decided we’d reissue it on our own label, with some bonus tracks. “Friends of ours used to run events, and they
rang me up to ask what we were doing to promote the reissue. They were adamant it was a big deal, that maybe we didn’t realise how much it meant to so many people. “They agreed to help us promote the record as long as we agreed to get the band back together and tour. “All the lads were up for the tour, it was all put together, and the album came out. The record label suggested that we press 5,000 copies, which sold out in three days which meant we missed out on two more days of sales, which would have put it back at Number 1 again. “We didn’t think there was that kind of demand to see the band, but we did 18 dates, including four nights at Vicar Street, and there was this whole new generation of kids who had grown up with the record through their
parents who were coming to see us for the first time. “It was after that we decided we would do it once a year, and that’s what we have done ever since.” As far as the show at Leopardstown is concerned, Steve explained why shows such as this one are the type of shows that he and the band enjoy so much. “We enjoy gigging because we’re not doing it all the time. We’re all good friends, and it is a big part of it that we all get along. We enjoy it. If we were gigging every weekend, it wouldn’t be the same. We do a better type of gig, because it’s more of an occasion, for us as much as the people who come along.” The Stunning play Bulmers Live at Leopardstown on July 17. For more information, log on to www.bulmersliveatleopardstown.com.
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Insignia: far more than a luxurious interior on offer here
Opel’s limited edition lavishes luxury
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Car manufacturers are always at pains to point out the extra features that are being “loaded” into the cars they have on the market – especially electronic features. Let’s take, for example, the reversing camera. If you consider that the vast majority of cars now have some manner of screen on the dashboard, it beggars belief why they then go and make a big song and dance about the addition of such a simple device. It’s a tiny piece of equipment that costs less than the price of a pint to manufacture, and it’s being connected to a system that comes with the car anyway. It doesn’t sound quite so generous now, does it? For real, long-term driving satisfaction, a car that will stand the test of time offers one quality above all else… comfort. Not just comfortable to sit in, even though that is essential in itself, it’s the overall comfort level of the car’s interior that will always shine through. And when that comfort level reaches luxurious levels – you know you’re on to a winner. This is where a few manufacturers have been quietly raising the bar. Making a truly special edition of any car, with a cockpit and interior that just breathes luxury, will never lose its appeal. And, for me at least, the latest example of a car that brings this kind of comfort, luxury and
A host of driving aids, performance modifications, styling highlights and electronic features all combine to make this Opel an exceptionally complete car
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NOISE Motor fans excited as new Audi TT is revealed Excitement is revving up among Ireland’s motor enthusiasts after the all-new Audi TT was revealed at an exclusive preview event in a re-imagined RDS, Dublin this month. Guests were the first in Ireland to experience the third generation Audi TT in advance of its much-anticipated launch later this year. For the third TT generation, the Audi designers have returned to many of these ideas and placed them in a new context that is as dynamic as it is diverse. While the all new Audi TT stays true to its heritage, it embraces the digital age. It is on sitting into the car that Audi TT fans, old and new, really get to experience the full extent of digital innovation. In particular, the new virtual cockpit, a multi-media interactive 12.3-inch panel which sits in front of the driver is a unique infotainment platform. The virtual cockpit is powered by two quad-core processors, one for the virtual cockpit including digital rev counters and speedo, the other for the infotainment functionality like mapping, media playback and high-level search. The all new Audi TT will have its market introduction in the fourth quarter of 2014. To register for a test-drive please visit audi.ie/TT.
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build quality is the Opel Insignia – more specifically, the Opel Insignia SRi Limited Edition 2.0CDTi. This is an example of a car that is going to feel just as special to drive years from now as it does the day it leaves the forecourt. In recent months I sang the praises of a Peugeot 308 that came with an upgraded interior that just lifted the car to an entirely different level – and this is exactly what Opel have done with the Insignia SRi. Naturally, for a special edition, there is far more
than a luxurious interior on offer here, far from it. A host of driving aids, performance modifications, styling highlights and electronic features all combine to make an exceptionally complete car – something I genuinely wasn’t expecting when I was handed the keys. Among the extras are a number of Opel’s OPC style elements including body-colour front lower spoiler, side sills, rear lip spoiler and rear lower skirt, a leather-covered flat bottomed sports steering wheel (that I loved – I have a thing
about a good steering wheel!), and a leather gear knob. But most importantly, in terms of performance, the suspension is uprated and lowered, giving the car far more security on the road while tapping into the 163bhp that’s available from the engine. The car has an attractive profile that is not just designed to be pleasing on the eye, but also contributes to efficiency. In fact, its design makes it the most streamlined production car in its class. An ultra-modern feature is the active front air shutter for the diesel models,
including the model on test here (163hp). This shutter in the lower front grille automatically closes to prevent air entering and causing turbulence, which in turn increases fuel efficiency. Naturally, this level of comfort, luxury, performance and efficiency is going to cost, and you won’t get too much change out of €40,000 for this car – but if you want a car that will keep you smiling long after the novelty of the reversing camera has worn off, then you really ought to take look.
Chris O’Rourke from Swords has won a dreamcome-true prize of a trip to the FIFA World Cup final in Rio on July 13 courtesy of official World Cup sponsor Continental Tyres. Chris is the lucky winner of the top prize in a Continental Tyressponsored competition that was run on RTE TV Sport coverage of the early World Cup matches. Chris who works with Aer Lingus at Dublin Airport said: “This is truly a once in a lifetime trip to not only see the world’s best football players close up at a World Cup final match, but also to experience the electric atmosphere of the event in Brazil.” The prize includes flights, hotels and match tickets for Chris and a friend with a three night stay in Rio.
Chris O’Rourke receiving his prize of a trip to the FIFA World Cup final
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poc fada: ballyboden and lucan players at summit of howth competition
Locals power to top places in traditional hurling contest Two local hurlers were crowned the winner and runner-up in this year’s Dublin Poc Fada final which was held at and around the Howth clubhouse of Beann Eadair CLG for the second year running. This year’s competition was won by Dublin Under-21 goalkeeper Conor Dooley of Ballyboden St Enda’s, with Tommy Somers of Lucan Sarsfields in second place. Twelve competitors from around Dublin set off in pairs to hit a sliotar around a course in the fewest number
of shots. The 4km course took competitors off from the club grounds across the adjoining Deer Park Golf and Foot Golf Club before ascending the Hill of Howth. The terrain and various turns on the course challenged not just the distance of the competitors’ shots but also their accuracy and decision making. Beann Eadair will host the Leinster competition final this Saturday, July 12, with competitors getting underway at 4pm.
The Leinster Poc Fada final will bring winning county representatives, together with their supporters, from the 12 Leinster counties. Competitors will compete on the same course and it is hoped that an Under16s competition over a shorter course will also be held. The winners of the Leinster competition will then go on to represent the province in the All-Ireland finals. The All-Ireland final itself will be held in the traditional location of the Cooley Mountains, Co Louth where
Tipperary’s Brendan Cummins took the honours in 2013. Beann Eadair which draws primarily from Howth and Sutton is one the oldest GAA clubs in Dublin formed in 1885. It is currently going through a significant rejuvenation both in terms of player numbers and facility development. The club is currently redeveloping its main pitch with works due to be finished before the Poc Fada finals take place. For more information, log on to www.beanneadair.net.
ELM Park GC’s Ronan Cowhey, Black Bush’s Sean Doyle and Ashbourne’s Stephan Campbell all emerged as winners last week of their respective events at the Leinster Under-13 Boys golf qualifier series. Cowhey finished with 31 from the first of the three events, seeing off Greystones Rory Reid and Rosslare’s Martin Roche’s at Bray golf club. Doyle succeeded on his home course with a 30 to beat Roganstown’s Joshua McCabe and Dundalk’s Josh Mackin. Campbell was the third winner, succeeding at Portlaoise Golf Club with a gross of 29 playing off a 10 handicap.
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FastSport Old belvedere seeking new women’s coach: OLD Belvedere women’s rugby first 15 are recruiting a backs coach to help build on the success of the 2013-14 season in which the team won the All Ireland League (AIL) Division 1 title. The club are seeking a coach who can deliver high-quality training sessions and effectively manage the requirements of an AIL Division 1 team. Old Belvedere women’s rugby has seen huge growth in the past 20 years. The applicant must be minimum IRFU accredited Level 1 (or equivalent) and have experience of planning and delivering sessions in a high performance environment with a player centred / game related approach to coaching and developing players. Prior experience would be advantageous. Deadline for applications is July 18. To apply, or for more detailed information e-mail oldbelvocoach@gmail.com
football: 400m champion sets sights on new challenge in GAA arena
Sprinting in a different direction sport@dublingazette.com
DAVID Gillick says he is loving the new challenge of lining out for Ballinteer St John’s senior footballers having decided to step away from the athletics scene after a glittering career.
He retired last week as one of a recent vanguard of Irish athletics along with the likes of Der val O’Rourke and Paul Hession who stood out as leaders of their sport. Gillick won two European indoor champion-
ship 400m gold medals as well as finishing sixth in the world in the 2009 outdoors in Berlin while also competing at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. He became the first Irishman to reach the European outdoors championships final in
David Gillick in action in Berlin in 2009
A career beyond athletics has led to David Gillick lining out for Ballinteer St John’s
2010. But, with the last few years blighted by injury, he has formally announced his retirement from athletics.
New horizon Since the start of the year, he had been back working with his local GAA club in a training role but soon got back into playing and has been making a mark in midfield. And it is an experience that he is thoroughly enjoying. “It’s nice to be part of a team and it’s a new challenge,” he told GazetteSpor t. We’re going well and got a good win over St Anne’s
at the weekend after beating Round Tower’s. The first thing in sport – once you’re enjoying it, it makes it all a bit easier.” Despite only having played a handful of games for the senior footballers, he has already broken his nose and twinged a hamstring, injuries he did not fall victim to during his athletics career. He says, though, that there has not been a massive change in outlook despite switching from the professional ranks to amateur sport. “I still want to do a sport with a goal to it. Every second week, you have that goal. The lads
take it seriously and its nice to be part of that. “It’s different on so many levels and in regard to training and the intensity. But you still don’t want to let anyone down. “W hen I was racing, it was all about me performing. In the heat of battle with 14 other lads, you have to perform and not be the lad who gives away a bad ball or whatever. “I’m learning as well; I would be very naive to just walk in and think I knew everything and bark orders. I’m willing to learn and ask the lads to shout at me where to go. There’s a different skillset.”
Four Dublin stars appear in national lacrosse team sport@dublingazette.com
The Irish men’s lacrosse team will play in the world championships in Denver, USA, this month
THE IRISH men’s lacrosse team, featuring a quartet of Dubliners, jet out to Denver, Colorado to take part in the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships. Stepaside’s Sean Gibson, Terenure’s Tadhg Bolger, Dundrum’s Cillian Murphy and Conor Walsh have all been included in the panel who play in the Yellow Division of the competition with Uganda, France and Bermuda. Ireland starts play on Friday against Uganda, the first African nation ever to participate
in a lacrosse world championship. Ireland then play France on Saturday and meet Bermuda the following day. Their schedule of games following that will depend on results, with the semifinals to be played on Thursday, July 17 and the final on Saturday, July 19. The squad is largely made up of American-based players and others with connections to the US but the quartet are among a smattering of Irish based players. Midfielder Bolger plays with the UCD lacrosse team and
made his debut for Ireland at the 2013 Celtic Cup while he has also played lacrosse with the Roma Leones club in Italy. Gibson began playing the game aged 20 in Alberta, Canada both indoors and outdoors at St Xavier University while earning his degree. He is currently the captain of the Dublin Avengers club and is due to overtake former Irish captain and current Ireland Lacrosse chief executive Michael Kennedy in the all-time appearances rankings when he lines out in Denver. Murphy started his career with
UCD but now plies his trade in Cambridge where he now lives and works as a staff nurse in Papworth Hospital. Hailing from the Dublin Bay Prawns club, Walsh is another who completed a degree in UCD. The team travels to the US following some fine showings in recent years. In 2012, the side made it to the final of the European championships in Amsterdam while, in 2013, they beat France to win the Celtic Cup, a tournament hosted in University Limerick, ending a seven-year wait.
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Stars to come out in the name of Fair Play Ballyfermot man Paul O’Brien’s book on Cherry Orchard’s success story is to be launched later this month with a high quality match and famous faces, writes Aron Hegarty FORMER Irish international and League of Ireland players will line out to support Ballyfermot man Paul O’Brien in launching his book Fair Play and raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The challenge match between the PFAI Over40s and a John Cleary Selection takes place at Cherry Orchard Football Club on Sunday, July 20 and will feature an array of ex-domestic football stars. Marc Kenny (Liverpool), Eddie Gormley (Tottenham), Paul McGee (Wimbledon), Derek Tracey (Shamrock Rovers) and Paul Osman (St Patrick’s Athletic) are just some of the names who will be on show. Ex-Huddersfield Town man Mark O’Neill, now general manager of the
Republic of Ireland Over40s, said the cause is a “fantastic demonstration of generosity”. “It’s so lovely,” said O’Neill, who has known O’Brien since he was six years old. “He is an amazing individual; so dedicated and an inspiration. “It’s people like Paul who inspire young kids to play the game. He gives up his time to support players and I am proud of what he has done for local football and the wider community.” He added: “Paul has put a serious amount of his time into helping young players develop through high level 5-aside and 7-a-side tournaments and he deserves to be acknowledged.” PFAI 40s founder O’Neill was full of praise for O’Brien, who he cred-
its with helping him to rebuild his career after returning home from England. He anticipates the event will attract the attention of several highprofile people such as businessman Bill Cullen and that the match itself will be competitive. O’Brien himself was flattered but delighted with the “overwhelming” support from his peers and encouraged people to come down to the event. “I am truly grateful and honoured by all the support received,” said O’Brien. “I would ask supporters to come out on the day to support the teams and enjoy a fantastic day out for a great cause.” His book traces his involvement with developing 5-a-side and 7-a-
side football in West Dublin from the 1970s to the 1990s as a tribute to the teams and players he coached. Each chapter is devoted to a particular competition, ranging from schoolboy to adult level, with recollections and photographs of the teams
Republic of Ireland Over40s team manager, said both he and the players involved were keen to lend a hand to O’Brien and promote his story for a noble cause. “It is great to be involved in this challenge game to help Paul get his book out there and bring
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and players he managed plus their views and experiences of working under him. The book is expected to be completed by the end of this year and go on bookshelves by early 2015. Mick By rne, the
Joe Byrne, Mark O’Neill, James Brennan, Paul O’Brien and John Cleary at the event launch
funding to the Crumlin Children’s Hospital,” he said. “I have no doubts the book will be a great success and we wish Paul and his family huge success in the future.” Gerry Cully, senior fundraising manager at Crumlin Children’s Hospital, also commended local sportsman O’Brien for his support which will help aid the Children’s Medical and Research Foundation. “We are delighted to be the beneficiaries of all the sales from Paul O’Brien’s book,” he said. “The proceeds will go into the building of our new outpatients department at Crumlin Hospital.” The match kicks-off at 1pm. Gates open from 11.30am and tickets are €5 with free car parking available.
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Dublin stars launch 2014 TM Cycle for Pieta House Dublin footballers James McCarthy and David Byrne, pictured, last week helped to launch the annual TM Cycle in aid of Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm crisis centre. The fun cycle, which is now in its seventh year, aims to raise awareness of the work carried out by Pieta House and to commemorate the lives of those lost to suicide. The event takes place on Saturday August 9 and Sunday, August 10. The route begins at the Good Counsel GAA club in Drimnagh and will make its way to Mullingar going through counties Kildare, Meath and Westmeath before returning to Dublin. Last year, 80 cyclists took part in the cycle, and over €250,000 has been raised for Pieta House since the cycle began in 2008. “Our vision is that no one in Ireland should be more than 100 km from a Pieta House centre and we are moving ever closer to that goal,” said Joan Freeman, chief executive of Pieta House. “80% of our funding comes from public support and we are so grateful to fundraisers like the TM Cycle which continue to raise vital funds for Pieta House. We’d like to encourage people to sign up for this fun cycle and we wish everyone the very best of luck.” People can get involved by registering their involvement on tmcycle.com and are called on to raise sponsorship funds while joining the cycle from Dublin to Mullingar on Saturday and then back to Dublin on Sunday.
Local tennis ace on target in Oz CARRICKMINES June Ann Byrne, who partnered Kar Liang of China, saw off German pair Marleis Jennis and Edgar Pohle to win the final of the Austrian Over-80s tennis championships last week. The 81-year-old Byrne currently holds
a world mixed 80 ranking of four and has been enjoying a busy schedule in the Super Seniors arena. She picked up three straight wins in the European Seniors open a week earlier in partnership with Britain’s Ann Williams and also reached the final of the women’s doubles Werzer Generali Cup in Poertschach.
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rugby: Blackrock college star back in the irish fold
Huge Optimist fleet set to grace Dublin Bay This weekend will see the start of the Optimist European Championships at the Royal St George Yacht Club on Dublin Bay which will run from July 13 to 19, and is set to be one of the biggest sailing events of the season. Over 250 sailors from 44 nations make it the second highest entry on record for the world’s most popular junior sailing class, with over 150,000 boats registered internationally. Thirty-two European countries have entered teams of up to seven sailors each and they are joined by teams of up to four sailors each from 12 non-European countries. The majority of the sailors will be aged 13 to 15 years old. They have been selected from trials and sometimes pre-trials involving several thousand sailors. Unlike at other Optimist events the girls – just over 100 of them – will race separately from the boys and this gives great emphasis to their event. Indeed, all six of the female European Olympic dinghy medallists at the London 2012 Games had participated in Optimist European Championships. The event was last held in Ireland in 1993 at Newtownabbey. Only 27 countries (21 European) participated then, mostly because few East Europeans were able to travel but also due to the growth of Optimist sailing in countries such as Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand in the last 20 years. Indeed Singapore, where sailing is a major school sport, may well challenge for the open prizes. Entering the competition for the first time are boats from Iceland and Antigua. A key factor in the choice of Dun Laoghaire was the ability to house all participants in two hotels close to the venue, creating an Olympic village type environment ashore perfect for making the friendships so valuable in this lifetime sport. For event updates, information and to follow the racing, log on to www.oppieuros2014.com.
Tania Rosser, left, has been called up to the Irish women’s squad for the rugby world cup in August
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BL AC K R O C K C o l lege’s Tania Rosser is set to make an incredible return to the Irish women’s rugby side four years after she retired following the naming of the squad for the World Cup which gets under way in France on August 1. Ireland are placed in pool B alongside USA, New Zealand and Kazakhstan with the squad set to be captained by Fiona Coghlan and contains an even split of 13 forwards and 13 backs. The 35-year-old, New Zealand born half-back
– who has made close to 50 appearances for her adopted country – will provide cover for Larissa Muldoon and out-half Nora Stapleton. Scrumhalf Amy Davis, a regular in the squad during the RBS 6 Nations, has been ruled out through injury which means a recall for the experienced Rosser. “Tania is fitter than ever and in the best form of her career,” said Ireland backs coach Greg McWilliams. Speaking of the selection head coach, Philip Doyle added “We have just come off the back of
Tullamore triumph DSDAC ease their way to national relay victory DSDAC’S Brian Masterson crosses
the finish line to win the Boys’ U-19 4x400m final event at the GloHealth AAI juvenile track and field relay championships in Tullamore, Co Offaly last weekend. The team of Aengus Meldon, Andrew Cummins, Joe Halwax and Masterson finished in a time of 3.34.43, a massive 22 seconds clear of the Galway City Harriers. Picture: Pat Murphy/Sportsfile
three weekends of intensive training and unfortunately we had to cut the squad to just 26 players which has been difficult. Everybody applied themselves brilliantly and I would like to congratulate all for their involvement. “Women’s rugby is at an all-time high in Ireland and with that comes great expectation. We are well placed for the tournament and are all looking forward to heading to France and getting started.” The 26-strong squad contains just one new cap with Old Belvedere’s
Sharon Lynch named in the forwards and she is one of several players from the capital involved in the set-up. She is joined in the pack selection by club mates Marie Louise Reilly, Sophie Spence and Ailis Egan while St Mary’s College’s Orla Fitzsimons is another to be called into the panel from Leinster. In the backs, Swords woman Lynne Cantwell – who plays with Richmond in London – is selected along with St Mary’s Paula Fitzpatrick and Old Belvedere’s Jenny Murphy.
Ireland open their campaign on August 1 with a tough encounter against USA whom Ireland played twice in the previous Women’s Rugby World Cup. TG4 have confirmed they are to broadcast Ireland’s pool games live as well as both semi-finals and finals. Ireland’s game against New Zealand will be televised live on Sky Sports. The panel were in Spain to play a challenge match last weekend and they will play their final warm-up game against Wales in Malahide in the coming week.
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Larriers too strong for Cuala’s charges sport@dublingazette.com
CUALA’S senior hurlers remain very much in mid-table in AHL1 as they fell to a 0-22 to 0-13 to O’Toole’s last weekend in slippery conditions in Blunden Drive. There were some strong performances with Stephen Butler saving a penalty while look-
ing assured under high balls while Cian Waldron scored two tidy points and some wonderful touches. Barry Connolly’s freetaking yielded 0-7 but O’Toole’s were more ruthless around the breaking ball and moved it better throughout to run out comfortable winners. Selector John-Paul
Byrne summed up the game: “We were a bit flat throughout. We were missing 15 regulars and then suddenly, within five minutes of the start, we lost another two. It’s very difficult to maintain any team momentum when you are down that many players. It felt like we were running on empty today.”
They trailed 0-11 to 0-7 at half-time and the Larriers stretched out the lead in the second half. It leaves Cuala on six points after seven rounds of matches amid a glut of sides on that mark including Ballyboden St Enda’s, Lucan Sarsfields and St Pat’s Palmerstown after seven rounds of league matches.
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and the rest of the Dublin U-16 A cam-
Donaghmede.
ogie team who lost out to Cork 3-15 to
The third hurlers were unlucky to
football: foxrock ease into second county final
lose by one point to Realt Dearg last Thursday in Shankhill. The final score was 1-7 to 1-6 in favour of Realt Dearg
1-6. Good luck to all the kids taking part in the Cuala school of excellence summer camp this week The Cuala ticket office is now taking
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Murphy’s 1-7 sees Syl’s overwhelmed aron hegarty sport@dublingazette.com
FOXROCK Cabinteely will face Na Fianna in the senior championship final at Parnell Park on July 23 after demolishing St Sylvester’s in the semi-final last week. C a b i n t e e l y o v e rwhelmed a young Sylvesters’ team 5-17 to 0-9 at Kilbogget Park, while Na Fianna overcame St Brigid’s in the other last four clash. The club previously defeated Na Fianna in the 2012 final and will be looking for a repeat of that in this year’s county
final but Cabinteely manager Pat Ring reckons his team are “underdogs” going into the game. “That’s a tough one,” said Ring of his team’s final date with Na Fianna. “It will be tight, competitive and it could go either way. “They’ve been the most successful side in Dublin the last five or so years and we would go into it as underdogs. “They have intercounty players in all positions across the field and they’ve a very experienced side.” Ann-Marie Murphy led the way against Sylvest-
er’s with a personal tally of 1-7 as Foxrock blitzed the Malahide side. And Ring believes the 23-point winning margin was a fair reflection of how the game went. “As the scoreline suggests it was a dominant display,” he said. “We played very well and were very focused on the night both physically and mentally. “To be fair to Sylvester’s they were short of three or four of their regular starters, but it wouldn’t have made any huge difference to be honest.” Ring mentioned that his team had a few knocks
and bruises afterwards and is hoping Dublin captain Sinead Goldrick will recover from her recent knee injury for the final. But Ring is confident that his panel are strong enough to prevail. “We have a good strong panel and I would like to acknowledge their effort throughout the season so far. “I would like to thank Niall Callan, Angie McNally, Peter Clarke, Colm Kearney and the support of our club, fans and the big crowds who have travelled and come to watch us.”
week. Thanks to Moorfield GAA Club
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for hosting the Leinster girls blitz our
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team played six games won one and
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Great wins this week for the U-15A and U-16A teams but team of the week
performance by beaten finalists Fingal Ravens.
goes to minor B team following two
This same team produced a flaw-
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less display in their recent league
boden St Enda’s.
game against Lucan in Silver Park to
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remain at the summit on the league
Fitzpatrick, Raftery, Kinahan and
table entering into the short summer
McGrory, post Leaving Cert holidays
break.
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The Dublin ladies footballers will Lace Up For A Cure on Sunday in their Leinster final to promote their link-up with Breast Cancer Ireland
Goldrick’s comeback Foxrock Cabinteely star is hopeful she can force her way back into a highly competitive Jackies’ set-up after five weeks out injured
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SINEAD Goldrick is hopeful she will not be a nervous spectator for too much longer as she made her comeback to training after five weeks out, missing both of the Dublin ladies footballers Leinster championship ties to date as well as a club semi-final. The county captain suffered damage to her MCL in her knee and has seen the Jackies storm through their first two ties in Leinster, scoring 13 goals in the process. As such, she has a fight on her hands not just to regain fitness but also to then dislodge the players who have come in.
Speaking to GazetteSport about potentially getting back to full fitness, the Foxrock Cabinteely club woman is hopeful she could play some part in their Leinster championship final this Sunday against Laois in Portlaoise. “Not being able to play, I was extremely nervous – probably the most nervous I have ever been going into a game – because you have no control over it. “Especially, watching my club semi-final and the two championship matches, which we train for all year, more than ever, I’m more motivated and determined to get back up to some championship pace and get playing again.” She was speaking at the launch of the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Association link up
with Breast Cancer Ireland to help raise awareness of breast cancer whilst also supporting the charity’s Lace Up For A Cure Campaign. Kilmacud Crokes’ Molly Lamb is one of the players just a year out of minor level who has stepped in to great effect while Michelle Davoren is another who has been called into the senior set-up. And Goldrick anticipates that not only will she be contesting for a place in the Dublin side with them but they will soon be a threat in the Dublin club championships. Foxrock reached the senior final in midweek while Kilmacud blitzed their way to the inter final and look set to make waves in the coming year.
“Molly Lamb has done a fantastic job. Kilmacud are definitely going to be huge contenders in the Dublin senior championship in the coming years. They have six Dublin minors as well so it’s good to have that on the southside with another team rising.” Manager Greg McGonigle, meanwhile, says his side has no issues with last Monday’s decision to switch the game to Portlaoise from Carlow’s Dr Cullen Park. “Obviously it’s very close for them but a pitch is a pitch,” he told GazetteSport. “It’s a big expansive open pitch and the facilities for the players and spectators could actually be better than so it’s up for us to raise our performance going into their own back garden.”