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Knife-wielding thug avoids jail ‘by a hair’ Judge treats teen who went on crime spree as a juvenile as he was two days shy of 18th birthday
EMMA NOLAN
A SHANKILL teen who went on a knife-wielding crime spree has avoided detention “by a hair’s breadth”. T h e b o y, w i t h a n address in Shankill,
pleaded guilty to 12 charges including robbery, attempted robbery, production of a knife and criminal damage relating to incidents which took place between August 2014 and October 2015. Most of the offences
related to a string of crimes carried out near Shankill Dart Station on October 21 last year when the boy targeted a number of passers-by, threatening them with a knife and robbing some of them.
The boy was given a suspended three-year sentence after the judge noted he was two days away from his 18th birthday and must be treated as a juvenile. Full Story on Page 4
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COMMUNITY | DUN LAOGHAIRE, CABINTEELY FACILITIES AWARDED
Praise as two parks scoop Green flags THE People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire and Cabinteely Park have b o t h b e e n aw a r d e d Green Flags. The two parks, which were put forward by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for the award, were judged on a number of criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement. The Green Flag is an international standard benchmark for open spaces that is recognised throughout the world. Speaking about the
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aw a r d , A n C a t h a o irleach, Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) said: “It is wonderful that the hard work of the council’s parks staff has been rewarded with the award of the Green flags.” This is the first year An Taisce has made the award available to 22 public parks, country parks, cemeteries and green spaces across the
whole country, following a trial in Dublin last year. Cllr Devlin said: “I would like to pay tribute, on behalf of the citizens of this county, to all the council staff who have helped achieve this remarkable award. “Our parks are beautifully maintained in all weathers, and provide open spaces to not only improve our physical and psychological health, but to strengthen our communities and make Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown a more attractive place in which to live, visit and work.”
The People’s Park (top) in Dun Laoghaire, and Cabinteely Park can now fly Green flags with pride
FASTNews
Warning over a ‘scam festival’ targeting Leaving Cert students
STUDENTS awaiting their Leaving Cert results have been targeted by online scammers. This year’s Leaving Cert students have been warned that a supposed music festival in Marlay Park on Leaving Cert results night is a scam. The fake festival claimed on a Facebook event post that DJ Eric Prydz would be headlining in Marlay Park on August 17. More than 2,700 people clicked “interested” on the event page. However, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have said that they are aware of the scam and confirmed that they have “not given, nor will be giving, any authorisation or licence for such [Leaving Cert party] events in any of its parks”. Local Senator Neale Richmond (FG) confirmed that the event is a “straight-up scam” and warned any would-be festival goers and parents/guardians to not pay for tickets, and to not go to to Marlay Park on August 17 expecting a festival. Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers
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ENTERTAINMENT | DUBS GO MAD FOR ALL-CONQUERING POCKET MONSTERS
Take me back to IAN BEGLEY FROM Balbriggan to Ballinteer, Dubliners are going mad for the global craze better known as Pokemon Go. Children and adults alike are falling over each other as they hunt prized pocket monsters such as Pikachus and Poliwags, their faces stuck to their smart phones. The latest version of the old favourite Nintendo game marries the classic franchise
with augmented reality, allowing players to explore real-life places on the hunt for virtual Pokemon characters – all thanks to their smartphone screens. Users are also prompted to join and compete in “gyms” and pick up Pokeballs and prizes from PokeStops. The phenomenon has captivated young and old – but not everyone is impressed, as The Gazette has discovered. For more, see Page 13
Prowling the city to catch them all IAN BEGLEY MANY people say the positives of playing Pokemon Go greatly outweigh the negatives. Getting fitter, making new friends and going to places you never thought of visiting are just some of the benefits of playing. Student David Brennan (22) appeared on the Humans of Ireland Facebook page recently, claiming he has lost almost a half a stone in a week playing Pokemon Go every day. The Wicklow man said he has been travelling in to Dublin every day to play, as there is “so much more game activity here than there is at home”. He said: “I’ve been a big fan of Pokemon for years, over the last week I’ve met so many people from all walks of life out playing Pokemon[Go]. Yesterday I met a Trinity College professor out playing it, and we hung out for a couple of hours walking around, playing it.”
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CRIME | LAD TURNED 18 TWO DAYS LATER
SPORT
Sailing boost for economy
Knife-wielding teen avoids jail sentence ‘by a hair’s breadth’ A 17-YEAR-OLD boy who went on a knifewielding crime spree in south county Dublin has avoided detention after a judge noted he was still a child “by a hair’s breadth”. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was given a suspended three-year sentence in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after Judge Melanie Greally noted he was two days away from his 18th birthday, and must therefore be treated as a juvenile. T he boy, with an address in Shankill, pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including robbery, attempted robbery, production of a knife and
criminal damage relating to incidents which took place between August 2014 and October 2015. The court heard most of the offences related to a string of crimes carried out near Shankill Dart station on October 21 last year when the boy – along with a co-accused, who also cannot be named threatening a number of passers-by with a knife and robbed some of them. Several calls were made to gardai over the course of the spree, which lasted about three hours. The boy and his co-accused were arrested in Shankill later that night. The boy was also charged over two inci-
dents in August 2014 and August 2015, during which he threatened and robbed teen boys. Most of the victims declined to give victim impact statements, but said that they were extremely frightened by the incidents. Judge Greally said that because the boy was still a juvenile, she must be mindful that a custodial sentence should only be imposed as a last resort. She handed down a suspended three-year sentence on a number of conditions, including that the boy be of good behaviour for three years and undertake a training and education programme.
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Honouring Lemass’s legacy
FORMER Taoiseach Sean Lemass has been commemorated at a ceremony in Deansgrange Cemetery, with his daughter, Maureen Haughey (91) – the daughter of Lemass, and wife of the late Charles Haughey – present as a special guest. She was joined by Deputy Sean Haughey (FF), grandson of Lemass, who laid a wreath to mark the 45th anniversary of the former Taoiseach’s death. An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) led the ceremony, with Galway Deputy Eamon O Cuiv (FF) speaking at the graveside. Deputy O Cuiv called for the renaming of Dublin Airport after the former Taoiseach, in recognition of the fact that Lemass established Aer Lingus 80 years ago, in 1936. Pictured with Cllr Devlin are Deputy Haughey and Deputy O Cuiv.
THE World Sailing Championships are set to give Dun Laoghaire a boost of €2.5 million for the local economy. Some 350 sailor-athletes from 48 nations are on the water for six days of competitive racing for the KBC Laser Radial Worlds, with the Royal St George Yacht Club and Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company jointly hosting the championship. Eithne Scott-Lennon, chairperson, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company said: “We believe Dun Laoghaire Harbour can become a marine and leisure amenity of international calibre, and what better way to do this than to showcase our amazing harbour to delegations from 48 nations.”
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GazetteGALLERY | PILOTS DELIGHT AT ANNUAL BRAY AIR DISPLAY SHOW
Dubliners get a taste of the Bray Air Show courtesy of Frecce Tricolori – the famed Italian aerobatic jet team – which blazed an Irish tricolour-hued trail along the Liffey through the city centre last week. Main pic: Dave Meehan; all others: Michael Chester
Crowds wowed by some terrific flights of fancy
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HRONGS of people made their way to Bray at the weekend for this year’s Bray Air Display, with organisers hailing it as the best yet. Well over 100,000 people took in some spectacular sights in the heavens, with the famous Red Arrows making their debut appearance.
There was nothing plain about the superb displays of skill and flair in the air, as the Arrows performed alongside the Breitling Wingwalkers, the Air Corps, Italy’s Frecce Tricolori and several other highly-accomplished teams and pilots. Applause rippled for miles below thanks to the thrilling displays from those in the air.
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COURTS | FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES CITED
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Foxrock tax cheat avoids a jail term A BUSINESS man who fraudulently reclaimed VAT after falling into “dire financial circumstances” with a development project when the housing market collapsed has avoided a jail term. Foxrock man Patrick Chambers (65) committed the offences to generate funds after falling into difficulty with a large loan he had taken out to develop a second property on the grounds of his family home. Chambers, of Brennanstown Vale, Foxrock, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
to four counts of claiming repayment of VAT to which he was not entitled on dates between July 2009 and March 2010 and to producing an incorrect invoice in connection with VAT in July 2012. The total loss to the exchequer was €35,780. Chambers had no previous convictions. Shane Costelloe SC, defending, submitted that Chambers had not taken out the loan to “make a quick buck” but to meet costs that arose following the end of his marriage and that he was anxious to repay the money.
Judge Melanie Greally at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court had adjourned the case last April having heard evidence and ordered that Chamber’s suitability for community service be assessed. She said in court last week that it was “not an opportunistic crime” but accepted that it was driven by “financial desperation” following a significant decline in his financial situation. She sentenced Chambers to 12 months in prison which she suspended in full on condition that he pay €7,000 per year for five years to Revenue.
Accountancy apprenticeship programme to create 100 jobs
Stunning Rosanna is a wedding belle MODEL Rosanna Davison looked stunning as ever as she modelled a wedding dress at Bridal by Nikki Kavanagh in Ratoath recently. Bridal brought together three of Ireland’s most followed beauty bloggers and models – with Rosanna joined by Suzanne Jackson and Michele McGrath – to help showcase wedding and bridesmaid gowns from designers such as Madeline Gardener for Mori Lee, Lambert Creations and the Nicole Spose label Jolies. Picture: Brian McEvoy
AROUND 100 new jobs are to be created in Ireland’s first-ever accountancy apprenticeship programme. These jobs, and the programme itself, will be showcased at an Open Day on July 28 at Accounting Technicians Ireland’s Dublin office. The apprenticeship, subject to approval, offers school leavers and mature students a unique opportunity to get on the path to a career in accountancy, where they will earn as they learn on a two-year contract. They will gain valuable experience over the two years, working four days a week in the office, and attending classes one day a week. They’ll be mentored in both the college and the workplace, as they apply the skills and knowledge they learn in class to a real work environment. The programme is running in five locations in Ireland, including Bray Institute of Further Education, Blackrock Further Education Institute, Cork College of Commerce, Monaghan Institute and Rathmines College. The jobs are being offered by a range of businesses and companies. This is a major benefit for the students, as they’ll be paid a salary while they work towards their qualification, and gain great experience in an office environment. The event takes place at 3pm at Accounting Technicians Ireland, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 – please call Aoife Kennedy at 01 649 8126 or email akennedy@accountingtechniciansireland.ie to register.
A wreath for Roger Casement THE Dun Laoghaire Rathdown 1916 Committee is holding a wreath-laying ceremony for Roger Casement. The ceremony for the revolutionary, who was a Dun Laoghaire native and was executed for treason in 1916, will take place on Tuesday, August 2 at 7pm at Dolye’s Cottage, 30 Sandycove Road, near Buckley’s. Patrick Casement, whose grandfather was Roger’s second cousin, will be attending.
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GazetteGALLERY | THE 2016 DUBLIN HORSE SHOW AT THE RDS
Karen Greer, Jacqui Coburn, Caroline Miller and Gill McAreavey
Davin Daugherty and Yvonne Tierney
Marcus and Linda Telford with Judy and Jenni Watt. Pictures: Rose Comiskey
Cassidy and Raphael Nonescan
Sisters Jessica, Rebecca and Lauren Walsh with Ella Buckley
Horsing around
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HOUSANDS descended on the RDS for one of the most anticipated events in the horsing social calender. The 143rd Dublin Horse Show celebrated the best
Pamela and Rachel Ferguson
Rupert and Kyle O’Connell
Zarah Naughton and Marie Fitzgerald
in show horses and the best international show jumpers. No one day was the same with something different bound to entertain everyone throughout the five-day event.
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DUBLINBUSINESS Niamh Collins, chief operations officer at DCU Ryan Academy, is calling on busineswomen to go forward for its prestigious Female High Fliers programme
Women ‘still less likely to get funding’ for start-ups IAN BEGLEY
DCU Ryan Academy are looking for Ireland’s brightest and most dynamic female-led startups for their prestigious Female High Fliers programme, which starts in September at Citywest. Supported by Enterprise Ireland, the Female High Fliers programme will equip participants with the information, guidance and tools to turn their idea into a profitable and scaleable business. It is the first accelerator programme designed exclusively for start-ups founded and run by female entrepreneurs. There are only 10 places available on the highly sought after programme, which has attracted hundreds of applicants since it launched in 2014. Speaking about the programme, Niamh Collins, chief operations officer at DCU Ryan Academy, said: “The programme responds specifically to the challenges facing female-founded start-ups. “Research has shown that while female-led start-ups excel to a far
greater level than their male counterparts, in many areas – including tech – they are still less likely to receive investment. “Also, and perhaps most worryingly, females are more risk-averse than their male peers. “The Female High Fliers programme will provide the mentoring, the expertise and the tools to help female-led start-ups to bring their business to the next level and find solutions to obstacles, real or self-imposed, that lie in their way,” said Collins.
Pitching All successful applicants will work with business experts at the Ryan Academy for one full day per week, for 13 weeks, which will involve pitching to mentor panels, 10 customer interviews per week, and online tutorials. Participants will then pitch to a panel of investors at the end of the programme. The closing date for applications is August 11. To apply for the DCU Ryan Academy Female High Fliers Programme, see www.ryanacademy.ie.
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DUBLINLIFE Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week
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PLEASE BREE KIND TO A QUIET, LOVELY DOG
Although a hit with gamers, many people and businesses are unimpressed by the impact of the game, with some making their discontent clear
POKEMON GO: NINTENDO’S GIANT HIT HAS PROVEN A BIG ANNOYANCE TO SOME
Not all fun and games ... IAN BEGLEY IN THE short time that Pokemon Go has spent being king of all things pop culture, the app has created several problems that its creators probably didn’t anticipate. Distracted gamers have been injuring themselves walking onto roads and getting robbed by people using the game to lure them into traps. One teenager in the US was even shot dead after breaking into a home to catch a Pokemon. Dublin mum Rachel Murphy (not her real name) told The Gazette the horror she felt when finding out that her 12-year-old son met up with a man in his 40s in a public park while play-
ing Pokemon Go. She said: “I got a phone call from my neighbour informing me that she had seen my son and his friends running down to St Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham. “When I rang him, he told me that he was in a friend’s house, but I said I knew exactly where he was and told him to get home immediately. “Once he came back, I asked him what he was doing in the park, especially since it was closed. He told me he was chasing Pokemon, and that there was a virtual gym there [on his smartphone], which players can take over. “When I asked him who he and his friends met up with, he told me
it was a man in his 40s. “Even though the man only had conversations about Pokemon with him, I still thought it was really inappropriate for him to be talking to a 12-year-old child. Perverts “The thing that scares me is that you don’t know who you’re meeting until you get there in person, and I believe the game could lead to real dangers for perverts who want to take advantage of children who use it.” Apart from such concerns, other people just don’t like Pokemon Go because of how people play it. The Broadway Cafe and Gift Shop in Meath is one such establishment that has become
a hot-spot for Pokemon since the app first launched. There are so many Pokemon Go players in the area that owner Monica Hannigan had enough and decided to put up a sign to clearly indicate that they are no longer welcome to come inside, chasing Pokemon. One man who definitely wasn’t a fan of the game put up a sign in his garden stating: “This whole Pokemon hunt is by far the stupidest thing I have ever seen”. He then advised players to go to a bar up the street, have a beer and “seriously think about your life choices”. Irish comedian Joe Heenan saw the sign,
and decided to put up his own, more upbeat version, in his garden. His reads: “This is a private garden, but if you see a Pokemon in here, come and get it. Enjoy life. This whole Pokemon hunt is by far one of the best things I have ever seen. Don’t let: bit-
ter killjoys, people with no imagination, folk that hate fun, members of the Conservative Party, angr y dads, Donald Trump tell you otherwise. “This is awesome! Now go and catch as many f**king Pokemon as you can.”
Reasons to be Appy
POKEMON GO hunters from Ireland can now download a new app that lets them know exactly where they can find various Pokemon within specific areas around the country. The app, created by Irish start-up Mawla, has developed a series of maps that show users what Pokemon are within particular areas in Ireland. One map focuses on Dublin city centre, while others target areas such as Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock and Drogehda. The maps are updated every five seconds with real server data – not user-gathered data – to keep it accurate.
OUR Dog of the Week looking for her #SpecialSomeone* is happy Bree, a nine-yearold female Collie cross. She is a darling dog who is looking for a nice quiet home. Bree can be nervous of new people on her walks, so she would love to walk in a peaceful place, free from hustle and bustle. She would best be suited to quieter, older teenagers or an adultonly home who will understand that she will find lots of noise and busyness overwhelming. If you can be Bree’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. *Dogs Trust has launched their new TV ad; the #SpecialSomeone campaign aims to bring to life just how important a new owner is to the dogs they rehome.
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DUBLINLIFE DIARY Brush up on artists’ projects FOUR Dublin artists have been selected for the first year of the Hennessy Art Fund for IMMA Collection – an initiative that has enabled IMMA (the Irish Museum of Modern Art) to purchase multiple new works for its collection for the first time since 2011. The artists are David Beattie, Rhona Byrne and Dennis McNulty – all of whom live and work in Dublin – and Kevin Atherton, a former educator at the National College of Art and Design, Thomas Street. Their work is now being exhibited at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham as part of IMMA Collection: A Decade.
All of the works are installations that variously engage film, performance, new media, sound, found objects, everyday materials and audience participation. The Hennessy Art Fund for IMMA Collection will see artists based in Ireland and Irish artists living abroad eligible for selection each year. Works will be sought that show excellence and innovation within contemporary art developments and represent a signal moment of achievement within the artist’s practice. Work must have been made within the previous five years. For further information, see imma.ie.
PENCIL IN TIME FOR A TOP ANIME EVENT IRELAND’S largest Anime event is back for 2016, and is set to draw in plenty of animation fans from across the city and country. Eirtakon takes place in the Croke Park Convention Centre from November 4 to 6, where a variety of events have been arranged, including panels, talks and signings with Luci Christian and John Swasey as the guests of honour for this year. Luci is a professional actor internationally known for her Anime voice work, although her career also spans stage, television, radio and other sectors.
John has voiced hundreds of shows and characters with studios such as Funimation, ADV Films, Switchblade Films, Sentai Films, Okratron 5000, Gearbox, Seraphim Digital and Illumitoons, to name but a few. For further information and tickets, see eirtakon.com.
WATER SPECTACLE TO SEE IN THE CITY ON AUGUST 26, the 96th annual Dublin City Liffey Swim will come back with a splash as hundreds of swimmers take part in one of the most famous open air swimming races in the world The first race took place in 1920 when a Dublin Corporation engi-
Artist Rhona Byrne with her piece, Bolthole, 2012. She is one of four artists chosen for the first year of the Hennessy Art Fund for IMMA Collection. Picture: Andres Poveda
neer wanted to show off how good the quality of the water was. Since then, the event has gone from strength to strength. Many traditions run alongside the race, including Dublin’s Lord Mayor, starting the race each year, as well as the
inclusion of Dublin’s Fire Brigade. While members of the brigade compete in the race, the organisation also provides the Liffey showers at the end of the race. With hundreds of men and women competing in this unique event, the city
will be awash with spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of the race from the quays, boardwalks and over-arching bridges. Adults can take part for €35, and children from €20. For further information, see www.leinsteropensea.ie/.
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SPORT HEROES TAKING IRISH HOPES TO RIO
Nicholas Roche Cycling
for his third Olympic challenge
Rio Carnival to create new Irish heroes
Padraig Harrington Golf
Fiona Doyle Swiming
STEPHEN FINDLATER
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 17:00 Swimming: 100m Breaststroke heats which will include Fiona Doyle 22:00 Hockey: Netherlands v Ireland 02:00 Women’s 100m Breaststroke semis: could include Fiona Doyle MONDAY, AUGUST 8 17:00 Sailing: Annalise Murphy (Laser Radial) and Finn Lynch (Laser) start campaigns TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 14:00 Equestrian team eventing final: could feature Ireland 16:00 Hockey: Germany v Ireland THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 11:30 Golf, men’s first round: Padraig Harrington 15:00 Hockey: Ireland v Canada
Sports Editor
IT’S Carnival time! Four years of blood, sweat and controversy and Ireland’s finest are ready to grace the world stage in Rio de Janeiro for the greatest show on earth. Irish eyes will be turned on to new sports like never before and experts will abound in our new favourite pastimes of pentathlon, diving and hockey while the boxers almost certainly carry the strongest medal hopes. With that in mind, here are the Dublin sport stars we think could emerge from the shadows to become household names in the next three weeks. Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe is a serious medal contender in the modern pentathlon, especially following a year hiding away with the intention of disguising the essential fencing element of his game from his medal rivals, as well as sleeping in an altitude tent. He recently told GazetteSport he is “in the form of his life”. Rathfarnham’s Annalise Murphy came agonisingly close to a medal in 2012 in Weymouth at the London Games when an audacious final race, gold-orbust move went awry and is keen to make amends in Brazil. NAC swim club’s Oliver Dingley will become Ireland’s first Olympic diver in 60 years, while the men’s hockey team return to the pinnacle of their sport after an incredible 108 years since silver in London in 1908. Golf is back on the agenda, too, and Stackstown’s Padraig Harrington told The Gazette recently that he wasn’t expecting to go the Olympics due to recent form. Drop outs have seen him top of the queue and Harrington won’t care one jot about the comments of those who’ve chosen not to travel, should he come out on top and become one of the stars in bright green.
WHAT’S ON AND WHEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 13:30 Men’s cycling road race: Nicholas Roche among the Irish riders 15:00 Hockey: India v Ireland
Pic tur e: G etty Ima ges
Dundrum’s Scott Evans is pumped up
RIO 2016
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 11:30 Golf, men’s second round: Padraig Harrington 15:00 Boxing 60kg women’s preliminaries: Katie Taylor 17:00 Sailing Andrea Brewster/ Saskia Tidey (49er FX) start campaigns 23:00 Hockey: Ireland v Argentina
Natalya Coyle Modern Pentathlon
Mick Clohisey Athletics
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 11:30 Golf, men’s third round: Padraig Harrington 14:00 Athletics: 3,000m steeplechase heats: Sara Treacy SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 11:00 Golf, men’s final round: Padraig Harrington 12:00 Badminton: Scott Evans starts his campaign MONDAY, AUGUST 15 15:15 Athletics, 3,000m steeplechase final: could include Sara Treacy 17:00 Sailing: Annalise Murphy (Laser Radial) and Finn Lynch (Laser) finish campaigns 19:15 Diving: Men’s 3m springboard preliminary round: Oliver Dingley THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 14:00 Women’s modern pentathlon: Natalya Coyle starts campaign 17:00 Sailing: Andrea Brewster/Saskia Tidey (49er FX) finish campaigns 18:30 Men’s modern pentathlon: Arthur Lannigan-O’Keeffe starts campaign FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 16:00 Women’s modern pentathlon: Natalya Coyle finishes campaign 18:00 Boxing 60kg women’s final: could include Katie Taylor SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 16:00 Men’s modern pentathlon: Arthur Lannigan-O’Keeffe finishes campaign SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 13:30 Athletics: Men’s marathon: Mick Clohissey
The Dubs aiming to bring back medals
ATHLETICS Mick Clohisey – men’s marathon – Raheny Shamrocks Mark English – men’s 800m – UCD Ciara Everard – women’s 800m – UCD Ciara Mageean – women’s 1,500m – UCD Sara Treacy – women’s 3,000m steeplechase – former King’s Hospital student
Katie Taylor Boxing
CYCLING Nicholas Roche – men’s road race – Dundrum
EQUESTRIAN EVENTING Mark Kyle with Jemilla – former St Andrew’s College, Booterstown student
BADMINTON Scott Evans – men’s singles – Dundrum
GOLF Padraig Harrington – men’s golf – Stackstown GC
BOXING Katie Taylor – women’s 60Kg – Peamount FC club member
HOCKEY Peter Caruth – Monkstown HC Mitch Darling – Sandyford
Kyle Good – Monkstown HC Ronan Gormley – Clonskeagh Shane O’Donoghue – Templeogue Alan Sothern – Pembroke HC Kirk Shimmins – Pembroke HC
RESERVES David Fitzgerald – Monkstown HC MODERN PENTATHLON Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe – Donnybrook Natalya Coyle – former King’s Hospital student
ROWING Sinead Lynch – women’s lightweight double sculls Claire Lambe – women’s lightweight double sculls Paul O’Donovan – men’s lightweight double sculls Gary O’Donovan – men’s lightweight double sculls Sanita Puspure – women’s single sculls
Finn Lynch – Laser – National Yacht Club Andrea Brewster – 49erFX Saskia Tidey – 49erFX – Glenageary
SAILING Annalise Murphy – Laser Radial – Rathfarnham
TRIATHLON Aileen Reid – women’s triathlon Bryan Keane – men’s triathlon
SWIMMING AND DIVING Fiona Doyle – women’s 100m and 200m breaststroke – former Portmarnock SC Oliver Dingley – men’s 3m springboard diving – NAC Swim Club
OLYMPIC FACT
Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe Pentathlon
The men’s hockey side will be the first Irish representative in a team sport since 1948. The last time Ireland played hockey at the Games was all the way back in 1908.
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DUBLINLIFE WITH warm nights and evenings lingering, what could be better than a refreshing cocktail to sip with good company? This easy to make Thin Martini is sure to go down a treat.
Ingredients l 150ml of Thin Gin l 20ml dry vermouth l 1 green olive
Lobster festival serves cracking good dishes î Ž AISLING KENNEDY
SUESEY Street at Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 is currently running a lobster festival which will finish up on Saturday, July 30. Head chef Graeme Dodrill has added four lobster-inspired dishes
to the menus for the next week and a half. The dishes include a lobster burger with fresh basil mayonnaise and truffle parmesan fries; a lobster thermidor with cream, dijon mustard and gruyere; a lobster cocktail with Marie Rose sauce, and a hand-cut
lobster tagliatelle with truffle cream and truffle shavings. Suesey Street has also introduced a Lobster Bloody Mary to their cocktail menu for the festival. To book a table at the restaurant, call 01 669 4600, or see www. sueseystreet.ie.
Preparation l In a mixing glass with five to six ice cubes, pour in the vermouth and gin. l Stir (do not shake) vigorously and evenly without splashing. l Strain into a chilled Martini glass and serve with a green olive. Recipe courtesy of Thin Gin, which is stocked in retailers nationwide, most notably The Celtic Shop, Dawson Street and Supervalu, priced â‚Ź35.
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Have a say on nutrition rule î Ž AISLING KENNEDY
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PE I C E R PICK Slow roast pulled lamb shoulder with Simple Salsa Verde
A roast lamb dish to savour
î Ž AISLING KENNEDY Food editor
MEAT lovers know that a good lamb dish is a dining delight. Our friends at The Sussex restaurant (Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4) have served up a delicious recipe for Slow roast pulled lamb shoulder with Simple Salsa Verde, to serve 4-6 people. This is a highly recommended dish from The Sussex chefs.
Ingredients l 1 lamb shoulder (on the bone) l 2 sprigs of rosemary l 2 sprigs of thyme l 4 cloves of garlic l Zest 1 lemon l 100ml extra virgin olive oil l Maldon sea salt and fresh black pepper l 750 ml chicken stock Marinade l Add the olive oil to a small bowl, then pick the
herbs, roughly chop and add. l Crush the garlic and add. l Finely zest the lemon and add. l Score the lamb with a sharp knife. l Cover completely with the marinade. l Refrigerate for 24 hours.
Preparation l Preheat your oven to 150C. l Season the lamb with sea salt and pepper. l Place in a roasting tin with 500ml chicken stock at the base. l Cover tightly with parchment and foil. l Slow roast for three hours (check after two hours and add remainder of stock if needed). l Take the parchment and foil off. l Turn oven to 160C and roast for a further 30 mins. l The meat will be crispy and falling away from
the bone. Serve the meat on a large board. l
Simple Salsa Verde Ingredients l 1 small handful capers l 1 clove of garlic l 2 large handfuls flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked l 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked l 1 handful fresh mint, leaves picked l 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard l Juice of half lemon l 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil l Maldon sea salt l Freshly ground black pepper Preparation l Roughly chop herbs, capers and garlic. l In a small bowl mix chopped herb mix with the oil, mustard and lemon juice. l Season with salt and pepper.
playing nutrition information. The consultation is in conjunction with the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. From December 16, EU
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tion provides a number of exceptions. All interested parties are invited to express their views via an online questionnaire at https://www. fsai.ie/consultations/. The consultation will close on August 22.
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A hidden gem that has IAN BEGLEY
MONAGHAN is one of those places in Ireland that I’ve only ever been to upon passing while travelling to the North. My knowledge of the county was fairly limited, but when the prospect of spending a weekend there came up, I was all too eager to pack my bags and leave the big smoke. I was surprised that the journey from Dublin to
Carrickmacross only took an hour (thank you M1) and even more surprised that the forecast for the weekend promised to be 20+ degrees throughout. Once my guest and I arrived, we checked our bags in at The Shirley Arms, a hotel bang in the middle of the town. Our room was pretty standard as far as four star hotels go with no frills to brag about, but it did the job in terms of cleanliness
and comfort. Eager to do some exploring in the summer sun, we invited ourselves to join the Carrickmacross heritage walking tour – a 1.5 hour walk around the town to see its many interesting sights and landmarks. The highlight of the tour for me was visiting the old workhouse, a building that once housed the desperately poor during the famine
and beyond. The top floor where the children slept was particularly eerie because from the windows you could see several white crosses in a nearby field, which was the site of frequent mass burials. Next on the itinerary was a trip to the Patrick Kavanagh visitor centre in Inniskeen. The visitor centre is set in an old church in the centre of the village, which is also the location of Kavanagh’s grave. Our well-informed tour guides Rosaleen Kearney and Art Agnew talked very passionately about Kavanagh’s life and brought us to his old home, his school and several other spots which inspired his poetry. Learning all about Patrick Kavanagh certainly gave us a tremendous thirst so afterwards we headed straight to a nearby brewery to learn all about – and to sample – the local brew from Brehon Brewhouse. The small brewery is housed on Seamus McMahon’s dairy farm, which he set up in 2014. The finished product of their ingenious endeavour includes some wonderfully crafted beers, such as: Brehon Blonde, Ulster Black (my favourite), Stoney Grey IPA, Killanny Red, Summer Ale and Shanco Dubh Porter. I was a lot more interested in this tour than I previously imagined I’d be and would definitely recommend it to any craft beer enthusiasts who find themselves in Monaghan. We then headed off to the Nuremore Hotel & Country Golf Club to have a well-earned relaxing dinner. To start I had the duck confit croquette, alongside a ginger bread puree,
Riding on quad bikes was a thrill
carrot and quail egg. I have to stop myself from salivating on my keyboard thinking of how delicious this course was, which I would definitely
rank a full ten out of ten. For my main, I had a very tender cut of pork (assiette of ardee pig, celeriac, baby turnips and pork roasting juices),
which I thought went extremely well with a glass of Merlot. The restaurant’s chef very kindly prepared a beautifully cooked
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mackerel for us, which was caught locally and delicately garnered with caviar. The fish melted the moment it hit my pallet and after convincing myself that I could not eat another bite the dessert menu was landed in front of me. I ordered the chocolate and raspberry puree and raspberry sorbet and inhaled it before the waiter returned with coffee. As the clock struck ten we headed to the hotel’s Ivy Bar to have a few sensible drinks and to bring the day to a close. Tourists and locals came to the bar in their droves to enjoy the live music and make
the most of their Saturday night. Getting up the following morning wasn’t difficult at all as I was very excited to get on with the final activity in my itinerary and to dust away the cobwebs at Irish Country Quads, situated in Carrickakelly. Before pushing the allterrain vehicles to their absolute limits, my guest and I were given a crash course in how to ride them, along with all the safety requirements we needed to know. The moment I put my quad into motion I knew immediately that this was the highlight of my Monaghan excursion. We rode
our bikes through some highly skilled, purpose built obstacle courses, which included an underground tunnel, overhead bridges, a river, muddy ditches and a large competitive speed course where you are left to your ATV. Shooting Afterwards we tried our luck at the clay pigeon shooting range. Next up was the indoor air rifle shooting challenge which was a great chance for me to redeem my honour. The range involves a target shoot, clay shoot and a bell shooting challenge. For the purpose of this review I will say that I
hit more targets than my guest, but please don’t make any enquiries. Overall, I had a very nice weekend in Monaghan. The county is a hidden gem that always has a lot going on and is a perfect place to escape for anyone celebrating a birthday, stag or hen party, or just in need for a relaxing weekend break away. Weekend rates for a double room at the Shirley Arms Hotel (shirleyarmshotel.ie) start from €130 per night. The Restaurant at the Nuremore Hotel (nuremore.com) is open to non-residents, 6.30-
9.30pm Mon-Sat and 6.30-8.45pm Sun (6.309.30pm bank holiday Sundays). The Patrick Kavanagh
Centre in Inniskeen is open 11am- 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday and additionally 3-5.30pm on Sundays, June-September.
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Ian Begley (centre) with Jordon Donnelly and Seamus McMahon at Brehon Brewhouse
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STAR TREK BEYOND: A FINE FRANCHISE ADDITION
New adventure may leave you beaming MARTIN MACNAMARA
THE newest instalment in the retooled Star Trek series is a very different sort of adventure to its predecessor. JJ Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) was voted worst Star Trek movie by its zealous fan base for straying too far from the soul of the series. Star Trek Beyond attempts to set the Enterprise back on course with a streamlined, traditional space opera plot.
The crew of the USS Enterprise, led by Captain James T Kirk (Chris Pine), are three years into a five-year mission and growing weary of the “episodic” nature of their adventures. Stopping for some much-needed shore leave at Starbase Yorktown, the crew is soon sent on a rescue mission in an uncharted nebula, which turns out to be a trap. After being attacked by a swarm-like fleet of ships and boarded by villain
Krall (a prosthetics-heavy Idris Elba), the Enterprise crashes on a nearby planet. Separated from one another, the crew must reunite and confront the alien commander intent on the destruction of Yorktown ... Star Trek Beyond is a self-aware space adventure that is heavy with comedy, compensating for the often-sombre tone and off-canon mood of Into Darkness. Indeed, with a script by Simon Pegg (this
iteration’s Scotty) that is overloaded with winks and nods to the series’ past, Star Trek Beyond acknowledges its fan base more so than either of Abrams’ instalments. It rarely veers off course, and is fresh and exciting throughout. Having injected an action-packed absurdity into the Fast And Furious franchise, director Justin Lin has been brought in to perform a similar operation on Star Trek Beyond.
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The action here is overthe-top and typical Lin (a preposterous motor-cycle chase stands out) – rarely over the course of its twohour run time does anyone stop for a breather. Unfortunately, this is where Beyond misses the mark. Throughout the saga’s 50-year life, Star Trek has always been con-
cerned with morality and human nature. While there are embryonic attempts to probe both new and longestablished relationships, Beyond is very much a team-adventure, and the series’ leads aren’t given much space to grow. On the bright side, the team-focused plot
allows some of the previously sidelined heroes to get some much needed screen time. Despite some missteps in character development, Star Trek Beyond is a solid, consistently entertaining crowd-pleaser of an entry in the beloved series. Verdict: 7/10
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Assured Foxrock set up Brigid’s rematch AFTER a high octane July, the stage is set for the biggest games in the New Ireland Assurance Dublin championships with last week’s semi-finals producing a seris of brilliant matches. At senior level, St Brigid’s twice nicked late scores to deny Ballyboden St Enda’s in the most dramatic of fashion. First, they forced extra-time with an equalising point with the very last play of normal time before a last ditch Leah Mullins’ goal saw them nab the win. Foxrock proved too strong for Kilmacud Crokes to keep alive their title retention bid in a repeat of the 2015 senior decider. At inter level, Clanna Gael Fontenoy blew Skerries Harps away with a massive 5-12 to their name against the Fingal side’s 2-10 to secure their passage into the final. The Ringsend side face a Clontarf side from just across the mouth of the Liffey as they kept Clann Mhuire at bay 2-11 to 0-13. In Junior A, St Maur’s became the first side to reach the final when they got the best of the returning Round Tower, Clondalkin. Tower’s were playing in the competition for the first time after a couple of years absence but they could not carry their group form into the knock-out stages, falling 1-17 to 3-6. Maur’s will meet either Castleknock or Man O War once their semi-final fixture is played.
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LADIES FOOTBALL: NEW IRELAND ASSURANCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Magical McGinley is August’s star turn STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com
N AO M H B a r r o g ’s Laura McGinley saw off stiff competition from St Brigid’s Ciara Trant to be awarded the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month award for July following a series of inspirational performances for her club. She has been a pivotal part in the Dublin minors march towards the All-Ireland Final at centre half-back and has also been hugely influential in getting the Barrog team to their first adult championship final in 20 years. They got their campaign up and running with a perfect four from four wins in their group stage, topping the table before following up with last week’s impressive 3-9 to 2-5 victory. They now face a re-
match of their group game against a strong Templeogue Synge Street in the final, bidding to repeat the narrow 0-15 to 1-11 win from the group stages. And Naomh Barrog’s Gerry O’Driscoll said that McGinley has been a leading light for the side on numerous occasions during the campaign. “Ever y match that Laura plays in, she gives 100% and no more so than for the ladies team in Barrog. Every player would use Laura as inspiration on how you should approach and play the game.” The side play in Division 5 of the league but in July alone, McGinley helped them beat Division 3 opposition in the form of Templeogue in the group stages before seeing off another higher division side in Ballyboden to reach the
Naomh Barrog’s Laura McGinley
championship final. In that tie, McGinley went above and beyond to fight for her club’s success. Gerry added: “Laura played the second half of the match with a back injury and had to take pain killers at half time to continue which shows how dedicated to the club she is. “To play in the All-Ireland minor final, Laura sacrificed her sixth year holiday and to win this match would be a dream come true for her and for all the hard work she has put in over the last four years at county level. She
has played with Dublin since Under-14 but would never miss a club match.” Her nomination saw off a number of close rivals for the award following a series of superb performances as the New Ireland Assurance championships reach the business end. Ciara Trant was the key players for St Brigid’s as she combined a brilliant performance in goal in their semi-final win over Ballyboden St Enda’s along with a goal from a penalty and a number of points from placed balls. Simmone Reilly, from
Boden, meanwhile, was hailed by her club for driving their push for the championship final, top scoring in their run to the semis despite her tender years. But it was McGinley who took the July title for her peerless displays as Barrog hope to record a piece of club history when their final date comes around. ** To nominate someone deserving of the August Player of the Month award, contact us at sport@dublingazette.com with their name, club and a couple of lines about why you feel they should be up for the honour!
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Leinster’s marquee signing says Irish rugby’s near future is in a good place despite fears over coach’s departure; he speaks to Karl Graham about the move to Dublin and his injuries NEW Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw says the future is bright for Irish r ugby despite uncer tainty hanging over the future of coach Joe Schmidt. Henshaw may have made his last appearance for Schmidt in a green jersey after picking up a serious knee injur y against South Africa in Cape Town last month but he is in no doubt over what the Kiwi has done for his career thus far. “He opened my eyes to that next level, the international level, and the level of detail that is needed to succeed,” he said. “It’s tough, but it’s completely understandable. Joe is in a very difficult situation with what he’s going to do, with a few personal reasons with his family as well.
“It’s his decision completely and as a team, we’ll back whatever he chooses to do, but I suppose to lose him will be bad for us,” said Henshaw. Ireland beat South Africa in the first of the three tests to set them up for an historic tour but they fell just short over the second and third tests to lose 2-1 overall. “It was definitely a positive tour. To get the first win in Cape Town was unbelievable and to do it with 13 or 14 men was unreal. I think looking at the last game it was just one that slipped through our fingers and the boys showed unbelievable character. “The future, I think, is bright for Irish rugby,” Henshaw said. Henshaw made the move east after helping Connacht to Pro 12 vic-
tory over his new team and is looking forward to life at his new province despite the injury ruling him out of the start of the season. He suffered a lateral tear to his meniscus in the second test for Ireland and spoke about knowing he had done some serious damage straight away. “I knew straight away there was something w rong. I felt something go and I couldn’t straighten it. “I tried to get up and walk it off but it wasn’t allowing me to. I have a check-up next week with the surgeon so I’ll know more then. “I’ve just been told to completely switch off, keep it in the brace and let it mend.” “It’s my first big lower limb injury. It’s not ideal, starting with a new club
you want to make a massive impact from the get go so it’s not a good start for me. The only thing I can do is do the best I can to recover and get back.” Henshaw’s move to Leinster was met with furore from many who saw it as favouritism by the IRFU towards the more glamorous side but
said. “Even just for me, the change needed to come. I’ve been there a long time. I needed the change for myself as well and to go and get experience off guys who have got to that next level, for example Jonny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, guys who have played in the Lions team.
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‘Leaving [Connacht] by beating Leinster, the team I was going to, was kind of a funny feeling’ - Robbie Henshaw
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the Athlone man is adamant he made the decision to move himself. “It was just a decision for me, you know. I’ve left the place on a really high note, on a bang,” he
Canterbury ambassador Robbie Henshaw pictured launching the new Ireland rugby jersey. Picture: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
“Obviously leaving by winning and beating Leinster, the team I was going to, it was kind of a funny feeling. “But it was just incredible for Connacht because they hadn’t won silverware ever, so to do that while I’ve been with them is definitely memorable - it was the perfect way to leave,” Henshaw continued. The 23-year-old has not put a time on his return just yet but is optimistic he can be back in green by the time Ireland line out against the All-Blacks in Chicago on November 5. “To be optimistic, I’d be aiming for before that, maybe for the European games in the Champions Cup. But to be honest I can’t say,” Henshaw said.
Pembroke and North County record rare tie A RARE tie could end up having a large bearing on the outcome of cricket’s Leinster Division 1 as Pembroke and North County played out a thriller last weekend in round nine of the competition. The Leinster website suggests the last one came in 1984 in Division 1 between Merrion and The Hills among others occurring in the lower divisions. Pembroke batted first and were in control throughout their innings. Theo Lawson and Daniel Solway put on 158 for the first wicket before Lawson was run out on 73. Solway made 93, pushing his aggregate for the season to over 800 runs. Lorcan Tucker, with 43, and Danny Hogan’s 57 also came to the party, each scoring at better than a run a ball to launch them to an imposing 287 for three from their 50 overs. The North County innings did not start well with Jamie Grassi out without scoring. A 69-run partnership between Andrew Sheridan and James Willoughby steadied the ship but when both were out in the 70s having got off to decent starts, North County were in some trouble. Not for the first time, Eddie Richardson provided the decisive knock with 107. He produced his second century in the league and batted through to the last over, ably supported by Adam Coughlan, who scored 35, and Terry Richardson who clipped 39 not out. There were 10 runs required in the last over bowled by Josh Little (pictured) – which given that the two Richardson brothers had just put on 68 in 8.3 overs was definitely on. In the end, Eddie Richardson was out caught by JJ Garth and nine runs scored to tie the match. It meant the sides shared 12.5 points each. The result means Pembroke sit in second place behind Clontarf by 9.5 points with The Hills in third and North County in fourth. Tarf, though, did not take full advantage of the tie as they fell to YMCA for the second time in three weeks, overhauling Clontarf’s 259 total with six balls to spare.
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Beech Park pair win Foxrock Scratch Cup BEECH Park GC duo Alan Vard and Alan Ronan came out on top of the pile last week as they landed the Foxrock Golf Club Open Scotch Foursomes Over 25 Clubs in the Leinster area were represented in the competition which began with a qualifying round in which 60 teams competed for the 16 places in Monday’s first Matchplay round from which the winners progressively moved to the quarter-finals on Wednesday, semifinals on Thursday and the final on Friday. The standard throughout the competition was of the highest quality, reflected by a hole in one scored at the 190 yard par three 17th hole on the qualifying day by Paddy Butler, the vice captain of Newlands GC, with a 7 iron. It continued through to the final where the two finalist teams of Brain McCarthy and Michael Boyce from Killiney Golf Club battled it out all the way to the 18th hole before losing to Vard and Ronan. There was a tremendous festival like atmosphere throughout the week with participants from all the clubs praising the excellent hospitality from everyone at Foxrock GC along with the condition of the course and greens and the superb catering. The week-long event was topped off by prize giving at a gala dinner on Friday evening where the event sponsors Pat O’Neill of Merrion Capital and Fergal Mulchrone of Hugh Jordan Catering Supplies presented the Claret Jug and prizes for the winners, runners up and semi-finalists (Graham O’Connor with Killian Walshe and John and Mark Aherne of Foxrock GC). The competition has long been known since its debut in 1974 as the McInerney Scotch Foursomes and was successfully re-launched last week as The Claret Jug Men’s Open Scotch Foursomes at Foxrock Golf Club. In the words of Foxrock GC Captain, Paul Stirrat, “The 1884 Sterling silver Claret Jug that is the events new Perpetual Trophy, reflects its association with the founding of both the British Open in 1871 and Foxrock Golf Club in 1893 and the annual timing of our event will also coincide with the more famous one across the water”.
Caitriona McGilp scores her opening goal from the penalty spot for Cabinteely
McGilp’s Cabo hat trick
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Slane Wanderers 1 Cabinteely 4 NIAMH HASKINS sport@dublingazette.com
A REMARKABLE hattrick from Catriona McGilp and exquisite strike from Gill Douglas sent Cabinteely’s senior ladies on their way to a fifth successive win in the DWSL Inter Yellow League, as they beat Slane Wanderers in Wheatfield Park on Monday night. Cabo were more than a match for Slane as they dominated the opening exchanges, their hard pressing and high energy game unsettled the home
side. This approach yielded a fortuitous opening goal as Cabinteely were awarded a penalty for a handball in the box. McGilp opened the scoring as she sent the keeper the wrong way, calmly converting. The goal was a fitting reward for Cabo’s hard working philosophy. Early attacks from Slane forced two successive corners but the away defence of Amy O’Halloran, Lisa Donnelly, Sharon Tansey and Pooky Mitchell, with the aid of the Cabo ‘keeper managed to keep their goal intact. Cabinteely established
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DSDAC quartet cap join huge list of club heroes LIAM Jenkins, Abi Taylor, Rachel Dunne and
Katie Magee joinedthe illustrious list of the club’s All-Ireland champions last weekend at the national juvenile championships in Tullamore. Jenkins was just 2cm shy of the high jump national record but set a new club best of 1.80m to win the U-15 title. Taylor claimed the 1,500m in 4.45.33 while Dunne celebrated her last competition at juvenile level with a comprehensive gold in the 400m hurdles. Magee won the U-18 girls 400m.
themselves in midfield, as Shauna Kavanagh, Catalina Parga, Hazel Treacy and Elayne Ruane were a tactic borne of experience against their opponents. That soon paid dividends shortly after, with Douglas scoring her first of the game from the edge of the box. With a dazzling first touch the in-form striker drove a tremendous right-foot shot across McCabe and into the back of the net, a goal that left her side deservedly leading 2-0 at the interval. As the second half began it didn’t take long for Slane to get on the scoreboard as Lorna
Moyles was upended in the box. Despite the Cabinteely goalkeeper’s best efforts, a sublime finish from Moyles left the score at 2-1. As the second half kicked off Slane pressed, leaving the Cabinteely defence on the back foot. However, the tight knit back line kept Slane pressed back sufficiently to make sure they were only able to hit long range efforts. Cabinteely were determined to once again lay down a significant marker at the restart. With Cabo confined to quick counter-attacks, it came as no surprise when McGilp
netted her second of the game from close range. Cabo could have had more goals before they eventually increased their lead. In the closing minutes, the ball was played quickly through Kavanagh to McGilp. With plenty to do McGilp brought the ball under control and hammered home from 40 yards out, leaving Kate McCabe with no chance and the score at 4-1 when the final whistle blew. It was a rough outcome for Slane, who created several chances after the break, however their shyness in front of goal let Cabo off the hook.
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LADIES SFC SEMI FINAL Foxrock Cabinteely Kilmacud Crokes KARL GRAHAM
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FOXROCK Cabinteely reached their third consecutive senior county final after a hard-fought 2-12 to 0-13 win over Kilmacud Crokes at Kilboggett Park. In a repeat of last year’s semi-final, it was experience of Foxrock Cabinteely that gave them victory over their young opponents. Crokes were the form team coming into the game having qualified from a very competitive group which saw rack up a tally of 14-53 in the 4 games that they played. They started better and raced into an early lead but the local ladies gradually got back into it. Points were exchanged b e t we e n t h e t e a m s before Foxrock Cabinteely grabbed a goal to leave them fortunate to be level at half-time with a score line of 1-4 to 0-7. The second half saw
the hosts put in a much better display to score an impressive 1-8 while restricting their opponents to a 0-6. Foxrock Cabinteely manager Pat Ring was delighted with his side’s win while also being complimentary towards his opponents. “It was very tough. It was a very physical game with both teams going at it full-on at high intensity. It was a typical championship game. “They are the probably up-and-coming team in Dublin in that they are very young and very fit. They have no fear and they are very good footballers, but I just think our experience saw us through in the end. “Cer tainly Crokes would have been the better team in the first half, whereas I think we were by far the better team in the second half,” said Ring. Foxrock Cabinteely will now contest their third consecutive final and fourth from the last five years. Ring believes
their success is down to several factors. “We’ve been building for a number of years and we have a very good juvenile structure within the club. After losing five players from a very strong panel last year, we replaced them with three of our own players from minor. “We also have a very good blend of experience and youth and I think the experienced players are helping to develop the younger players. There is a very,
very good bond within the squad and everyone gets on very well,” Ring said. Foxrock Cabinteely will once more play St Brigid’s in the final who they defeated by an impressive 3-10 to 2-1 at the same stage last year. The venue and time have yet to be confirmed but it is expected to take place on Friday, September 2. “We are really looking forward to it but it’s going to be tough,” said Ring.
FOXROCK CABINTEELY THE SENIORS qualify for Champion-
his leaders. I’ll be taking him down
ship Final: Congratulations to our
in September to enrol him in GAA.
senior team and management on
Again, thank you!”
their fantastic win over Kilmacud
These are just SOME of the com-
Crokes in the championship semi-
ments received during and after
final on Wednesday night last.
our Cúl Camp. Well done to Jane
The date for the final has yet to
O’Connell Bell and her Cúl Camp
be confirmed, but it’s likely to be
team on what was a terrific week
either Wednesday August 31 or Fri-
in Kilbogget Park. Bookings for the
day, September 2 where the oppo-
second camp – from August 15 to 19
nents will be – like last year – St
– can be made here.
Brigid’s. Brigid’s had an unbeliev-
Members are advised to book as
able win in the semi-final when they
soon as possible as a lot of the par-
beat a highly fancied Ballyboden St.
ticipants on last week’s camp have
Enda’s after extra time.
already registered for the August
Members will be informed once
camp so places are filling up fast.
the date and venue has been con-
Like the first camp, we may have to
firmed and we appeal to all club
close registration early.
members to come along and support the team in the final.
The 2016 Eithad Airwa ys GAA World Games, takes place between
Last September, we brought over
August 7 and 14 at UCD’s Belf-
300 members to see Dublin play
ield campus, with the finals being
Cork in the All-Ireland Ladies Sen-
played at Croke Park.
ior final last year so there’s no rea-
This year Europe are entering 2
son we can’t surpass this number
Ladies GAA teams in this competi-
for this year’s county final for our
tion and one of these teams is man-
own heroes.
aged by our own Marla Candon.
Car f la gs have been ordered
Ma r l a h a s b e e n p u t t i n g h e r
and should be delivered in the next
charges through their paces for the
week or so. If you’d like to order
past few months and their inten-
some, please send a mail to reg-
sive preparation will conclude with
istrar@foxcabgaa.ie and Niall will
a challenge game against Foxrock
look after you.
Cabinteely.
Cul Camp: “Dropping three kids off at GAA summer camp this morn-
The game will take place in Kilbogget Park on August 7.
ing, watching all the volunteers
Throw in time has to be con-
giving their time to organise what
firmed, but members are asked
seems like hundreds of kids into
to mark this unique event in their
groups, I was struck by the brilliant
calendar and make their way to
community spirit in Ireland. Real-
Kilbogget for what is sure to be a
life heroes.”
festival of football.
“My girls enjoyed every second, they can’t wait for the next camp in August. Thanks to all involved”
You can follow the European team on Facebook. Have a look at their page and let
“This is by far the best GAA Sum-
them know that we’re looking for-
mer camp my daughter has attend-
ward to welcoming them to Foxrock
ed, Thank you.”
Cabinteely GAA in a few weeks’
“… had a fantastic time and loved Foxrock will play St Brigid’s in a rematch of the 2015 final
munity…Your Club.
time.
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Saskia Tidey says she and team mate Andrea Brewster are “being realistic” about the conditions they will face in Rio. Picture: Dan Sheridan
Saskia hoping to Tidey up Glenageary woman hoping her partnership with Andrea Brewster can help propel Ireland to Olympic glory in the 49er FX Sailing class in Brazil KARL GRAHAM
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EIGHT years on from the Olympics in Beijing and there is a new Glenageary woman looking to leave her mark on sports greatest spectacle in the shape of sailor Saskia Tidey. Local woman Jennifer O’Brien, who works for the International Olympic Committee, had the prestigious honour of carrying the Olympic torch through the Chinese city of Tianjin after her name was pulled from an office draw, and now Tidey hopes she will be remembered for an even greater reason. Competing in the 49er FX alongside her partner Andrea Brewster, Tidey believes that when the duo are on their day; anything is
possible. “We joined up in 2013 so we are a relatively new team compared to some of the other girls. We have proven in the past that we can throw in some top 10 results and our biggest goal now in Rio is to bring in a consistent series,” said Tidey. Sailing out of the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Tidey didn’t start racing competitively until 2008 after previously spent four years representing Ireland in netball. “I’ve always enjoyed sport at a very competitive level, I love the feeling it gives me; the adrenaline and teamwork.” Rio has come in for criticism as a host city almost since they were first granted the Games in 2009 but Tidey insists she has noth-
ing but great experiences of the city so far. “I absolutely love Rio; being there has been a really great experience. Sailing is such a visual sport and the backdrop and geography of Rio is so beautiful to sail in and has provided really challenging conditions. “We haven’t had any issues [logistically]. Certain aspects of Rio, such as the quality of life, are very different to what we have here and it’s just about being realistic. Tidey and Brewster have spent plenty of time in the South American city in preparation for the Games and hope this will stand them in good stead “We’ve been lucky enough to spend a lot of time in Rio so we could actually base a lot of training there – giving us a really good oppor-
tunity to see the venue and race on Olympic waters. The duo qualified for the games after Algeria failed to take up their spot leaving the final place open to another European country. Ireland was the team to benefit and Tidey was delighted to book her place on the plane after losing a results protest at the 2015 World Championships. “It’s very hard to describe the feeling of disappointment when that happened especially when you believe in what you did was correct. That is the way sport is I suppose. “That brought Andrea and I even closer together as a team and it was a massive hurdle to jump and not let it knock our confidence,” Tidey explained.