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A rental crisis for students STUDENTS looking for accommodation in Dublin this year are likely to face the toughest search in over a decade with rising rents and fewer available properties.

The latest rental figures show a 17.2 per cent average year-on-year price increase for city centre lets.

The number of available properties in the capital has decreased by a sixth in the same time period, with just 2,000 on offer on August 1.

The study by daft.ie found almost 40 per cent fewer rental properties available across the country than this time last year.

The average city centre rent is now €1,345 per month and rents in Dublin’s commuter belt counties have risen by ten per cent.

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Dublin 13 area saw the biggest price increase for a one-room rental, rocketing by 26 per cent to €380 a month.

The most expensive place to rent a room is in Dublin 4, at €493 per month, with Blanchardstown, Castleknock and Tyrellstown regarded as the cheapest at €312.

Meanwhile, those looking for a one-bedroom apartment on the south side of the city can expect to part with, on average, €986 per month. A northside equivalent will set you back just over €900.

Renting a three-bedroom family home in South Dublin is up 18 per cent to €1,843, as north and west county Dublin saw a similar surge

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by ten and 14 per cent respectively.

Trinity College Students’ Union president Domhnall McGlackenByrne said the property website’s findings represented a ‘source of alarm’ for prospective tenants.

Report author Ronan Lyons said: ‘For students looking for accommodation, this academic year is likely to prove the toughest for a decade.

‘The imbalance between supply and demand is particularly acute in Dublin, where rents are closer to their 2007 peak than their lowest point in 2010.’

Meanwhile, the Union of Students in Ireland is today launching its new Accommodation and Finance Guide, which will be available for download from the USI website and students’ unions across the country.

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B*Witched Edele joins Celebrity BB

SHE won TV3’s Celebrity Apprentice, earning €25,000 for the Laura Lynn foundation, last year.

So Edele Lynch, of Irish girl group B*Witched, knows a lot about outwitting her opponents.

But as she entered the Celebrity Big Brother house last night with 13 other Z-listers, the singer was not favourite to win the crown – that title goes to former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney, who is 2/1 favourite,

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Maloney, who recently revealed she is transgender, is allegedly being paid €500,000 to appear, more than anyone else since the show began. The publicity around her last week will also guarantee the seventh series of the show more viewers.

Other housemates not included below are Ricci

White Dee

Kellie Maloney

Edele Lynch SHe used to sing get a life in her 1990s girlband B*Witched’s hit c’est la Vie but edele lynch has opted for the celebrity Big Brother house instead. The 34-year-old’s three children and her twin sister, keavy, will surely be watching more closely than anyone.

Claire King

THIS 51-year-old soap siren claims she’s nothing like her villainous emmerdale character kim Tate. ‘I’m the polar opposite of the women I’ve portrayed,’ she says. We’ll see about that.

Guarnaccio, George Gilbey, James Jordan, Leslie Jordan and Stephanie Pratt.

a feW weeks ago this 61-yearold was a boxing promoter called frank. now named kellie, she is guaranteed to pull in the punters. channel five are praying she goes the distance.

Beefcake David is better known as kelly Brook’s fiancé. The former marine commando, 28, is no pushover and also starred as Tornado on Sky1’s Gladiators. could be audley’s workout pal.

DeIrDre kelly aka White Dee is best known for her role in Benefits Street. fans have dubbed her a ‘working-class hero’ and the 42-year-old is no longer claiming benefits.

Audley Harrison

Gary Busey

Angelique Morgan

Lauren Goodger

HIS career may be over but Olympic gold medallist audley, 42, will box clever. expect some old ring rivalry to emerge with kellie once they have spent a few days sizing up each other.

IT’S been a long way down for former Oscar nominee Gary to the Big Brother house. The 70-yearold film star starred with the likes of keanu reeves in the 1991 film classic Point Break. expect him to talk about his cocaine addiction and life-changing bike crash.

an exotic dancer from Paris who enjoyed a stint on Playboy TV before appearances on rock Of love, charm School and I love Money. The buxom blonde, 38, is off meat, alcohol and cigarettes.

IT’S been a tough summer for this essex girl. The 27-year-old said she collapsed on the floor after a sex tape she made with her very exboyfriend Jake Mclean was leaked.

‘I thought I was dying,’ she said.

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Go on, everyone’s invited A SOLAR-powered mobile cinema, theatrics in the James Joyce Room of Bewley’s café and a tour around the esoterically-styled Freemasons’ Hall are just some of the events that can be expected from the forthcoming Culture Night.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will open its doors for a night at the flicks with Sol Cinema, with guests stepping into the ‘listening lounge’ on the evening of Friday, September 19.

Culture Night, which attracted 350,000 people last year, allows

FOR OnE nigHT OnLy: Arts Minister Heather Humphreys launches Culture Night in the grounds of St Patrick’s Cathedral.

The yearly event sees galleries, museums and music and arts venues around the country open their doors for free on September 19

people to take in guided tours, live music, art installations and pop-up events for free.

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys said the night is ‘a fantastic chance for members of the public to enjoy unique performances and catch a glimpse inside some of our most beautiful and cultural institutions.’ Culture vultures will also have a chance to poke around Michael D’s gaff as Áras an Uachtaráin will host visitors.

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Small firms warned of rise of credit card scams

BUSINESSES are experiencing their highest-ever level of credit card fraud, while numbers of dishonest staff members have doubled, a new survey has revealed The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Isme) is advising Irish businesses to be ‘more pro-active’ as company scams have ‘increased dramatically’.

While 68 per cent of enterprises have been affected by scams in the last year, Isme’s survey also revealed that 82 per cent of businesses have been the target of computer-related crime attempts.

However, ‘social engineering scams’ made by people, as opposed to computer systems, are hitting businesses hard in recent months.

Isme chief executive Mark Fielding warned: ‘An elaborate lie or impersonation is used to establish legitimacy.’

Mr Fielding said that while scams affecting small to medium businesses are rising, ‘owner-managers need to keep themselves informed’ on how it can

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by AiLEEn DOnEgAn happen. ‘All it takes is for one member of staff to make an innocent mistake that could end up costing their employer thousands,’ he said.

While credit card fraud is up at 23 per cent, a jump from 18 per cent last year, fraud by staff has doubled, with six per cent of small firms affected.

Spamming and phishing attempts are occurring more frequently than last year at 86 per cent and 61 per cent, respectively, while computer viruses are affecting businesses less, at 58 per cent, a dip from last year’s 63 per cent.

Isme is calling on owners, managers and businesses to hold a full review of all ‘internal control procedures’ and to ensure that all those who sign documentation in the office are fully briefed on protocol.

It said: ‘Never respond to an internet request for information from a bank; “delete” is the only action that should be taken.’

Dangerous driving charge after pedestrian is killed A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after he was charged in connection with a collision in which a pedestrian died at the weekend.

Desmond Collopy, 29, from Landen Road, Ballyfermot, was accused of dangerous driving, at Dublin District Court yesterday.

Eamon Cronin, 50, from Ridgewood, Swords, a customer service agent with Permanent TSB Bank, was struck by a car at the

junction of Malahide Road and the Main Street in Swords at around 3.10am on Saturday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

An appeal was issued for witnesses to come forward.

Collopy was arrested on Saturday and he appeared before Judge Michael Walsh yesterday. He is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.

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HSE orders report on care of woman in abortion row by jOAnnE AHERn

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THE country’s top health official has ordered a report to ‘establish all of the facts’ surrounding the care given to a young foreign woman who was refused an abortion under the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act. In a statement last night, the HSE said it expects the report will be completed by the end of September and it will be published, subject to privacy restrictions.

The decision taken by the clinicians involved will not be reviewed.

It is understood that two psychiatrists on the three-person expert panel agreed the woman was suicidal, however, the baby was delivered prematurely via Caesarean section after the consultant obstetrician, the third member of the panel, said the foetus was viable.

It is believed the woman was 23 to 25 weeks along when the baby was born but it has also been reported that she first asked for an abortion at eight weeks. The woman had initially re-

New referendum is needed, just not now: Labour minister Jan O’Sullivan fused to have a C-section and the HSE sought a care order in the High Court when she went on hunger strike.

Earlier, Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan said she would like to see a referendum on repealing the eighth amendment to the Constitution, introduced in 1983 following a referendum, which puts the right to life of the unborn on an equal footing with that of the mother.

However, she added that a new referendum will not happen under the current Government and that the current legislation is ‘all that is possible under the Constitution’.

The Labour Party TD added: ‘I personally would be concerned in particular about the issue where a mother has to carry a foetus that is not going to survive outside the womb.’

Meanwhile, the Master of the Rotunda, Sam Coulter-Smith, has called for a new abortion referendum.

Speaking to Newstalk, he said: ‘I think we are mature enough as a society for us to be able to put into place legislation which enabled clinicians to be able to support women in whatever choices they decide to make in relation to these very difficult situations.’

The Pro Life Campaign has criticised as ‘obscene’ what it said was the way a number of Labour Party TDs are using the case to ‘whip up support for their agenda’. Spokeswoman Cora Sherlock added: ‘Instead of playing politics with this tragedy, we should all be focused on the best outcome for the mother and baby.’

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Irish child drowns in Costa del Sol A TWO-year-old Irish boy has drowned on the Costa del Sol after falling into a neighbour’s swimming pool.

The youngster’s ex-pat father is understood to have found his body floating in a neighbour’s swimming pool in Mijas Costa, near to the popular holiday resort of Fuengirola yesterday morning.

It is thought the tragic accident occurred after the child lost his balance after climbing on to a wall separating his family home from the property next door, which was empty at the time.

The toddler’s body was taken from the scene around 2pm yesterday afternoon after a judge allowed undertakers to remove it.

Local Civil Guard officers have launched an investigation.

A source said: ‘Everything is pointing towards this being the result of a tragic accident. The boy was Irish but he was not on holiday. His parents live in Spain.

‘The local police had been alerted to the fact he was missing moments before he was found.’

no stations Inner city stab Bonds reach on rail hitlist victim, 45, dies record lows IRISH Rail has denied newspaper reports over the weekend that three of Dublin’s least-used commuter train stations, serving Clondalkin, Adamstown and Kilcoole, are facing closure.

A spokesman said that while the rail company is experiencing a ‘very difficult financial situation’, there is ‘no such thing as a shortlist’ of stations set to close.

Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority are currently undertaking a full review of services and funding levels to enable future decision-making at the company.

The newspaper reports ‘completely presuppose a course of action when it’s not there,’ added the spokesman.

A MAN critically injured in a late night stabbing in the north inner city died yesterday.

The incident occurred at North Strand, Dublin 1, at approximately 10.45pm on Sunday when a 45-year-old man was assaulted by another male and left with a number of serious stab wounds.

The injured man was taken to the Mater Hospital where his condition was first described as ‘critical’, but he later died as a result of his injuries.

No arrests had been made last night and Gardaí were awaiting postmortem examination results.

THE rate Ireland pays to borrow money on world markets is at a record low after a ratings upgrade.

The payout on the benchmark ten-year bonds fell below 1.97 per cent yesterday, lower than at any time during the economic boom, following the one-notch upgrade to A- by Fitch. Standard & Poor’s upgraded Ireland to A- in June.

The improved credit profile reflects Ireland’s bailout exit last December and expectations the economy will grow more than three per cent this year.

Ireland’s bond yield stayed above two per cent from 1994 to 2007.

After the 2008 crash the yield soared above 14 per cent and Ireland was forced to request an EU-IMF bailout.

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Armed gang attack Saudi royal convoy

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Prince under guard after hold-up

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de la Chapelle area on Sunday when eight robbers wearing masks drove up to the convoy, forcing it to stop.

The prince’s cars were thought to have been making a delivery to a private jet at Le Bourget airport.

No one was injured. Parts of the drama may have been recorded on CCTV. A police spokesman told national news agency AFP: ‘It’s quite an unusual attack. They were obviously well-informed. It’s quite a rare way of operating.’

Security and safety of foreign visitors to Paris are major issues for the French authorities, with crimes against them on the increase.

Super-wealthy Arabs are thought to be particularly at risk.

Emotional: Jiang Ai-wu (left) sobs as she is reunited with her long-lost mother, Ju Yeh PICtURe: eUROPICS A DAUGHTER who went missing 37 years ago after catching the wrong train has finally been reunited with her family.

Jiang Ai-wu was just six when she got lost in her home town in Hunan and ended up 720km away in Xuzhou, eastern China. ‘I had no

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Brooklyn-born actor OMAR EPPS, 41, is a veteran of movies, tV, rap and technology. He stars in fantasy series Resurrection and is writing his own show

You’re in Atlanta filming the second series of Resurrection.

Did you know it had legs? I

thought so, but didn’t know for sure. I definitely had a good feeling about it.

I think people have responded to it because it’s not sci-fi, it’s not just supernatural – it’s just about these characters.

Describe the show in your own words... I’d say Resurrection is a family drama about what happens when ordinary people are faced with extraordinary circumstances. In our case, people who have passed on and are coming back to life.

But not in a zombie way… No,

it’s the complete opposite. These people return at the age they were when they passed. This boy pops up in China, and my character is a customs and immigration officer so he’s charged with bringing him back to social services. I drive him home and tell the parents, who are in their 60s, that I have their little boy, they tell me he died 30 years ago. But he’s still an eight-year-old kid.

Your character, Martin Bellamy, is very gentle, isn’t he? He’s a

watcher – the eyes of the audience. It’s like he’s on the couch with you.

We’re so used to badass, wisecracking, shoot-’em-up types, it’s nice to have someone like him… Yeah, it was really challenging.

I tried to construct the character to be the balance between logic and emotion. Hopefully I pulled it off but it was refreshing creatively to play that role.

Brad Pitt is the producer, isn’t he? Was that a factor in saying yes? Well, it’s his company Plan B,

but this is their first thing in TV, so they were cutting their teeth. They’ve been phenomenal, though.

You’re more known for TV shows such as ER and House than film, aren’t you? I think now, yeah. But I did a lot of films in the 1990s then went into television. I have two crowds: those who know me from television and those who know me from films. Now the lines are blurred in Hollywood. It’s not about film or TV – it’s all one thing.

You were one of the first to go from movies to TV. Were your

idea where I was going and one wrong train led to another and another and another. The harder I tried to get home, the farther away I seemed to go,’ she said.

With no clue of her address, she was taken into care by the authorities but she said: ‘I never

gave up hope my mother and father would come and get me.’

The family were brought together when Ms Ai-wu’s daughter, Mei, contacted a missing persons website and tracked them down.

Her mother, Ju Yeh, 70, said: ‘In my heart I never forgot my little girl.’

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I did a lot of 1990s films but now the lines are blurred in Hollywood.

It’s not about film or TV – it’s all one thing

movie actor friends saying: ‘Don’t do it’? Not necessarily. In the back of my mind, I always thought that if I did TV, I’d want to do a killer one-hour drama. But when I went to do House – I don’t even count ER – I thought: ‘Yeah, I want to do TV.’

Is it a different working experience? With a drama, you can be away for six or nine months but a film you can do it in three to six weeks. Except if it’s a Harry Potter movie, you could be away for years.

What’s it like to be a Brooklyn boy living in LA? Weird? Not any more. When I first went out there it was weird but the quality of life is amazing. I love home – the culture, the food, but my kids are in LA so that’s the main place.

You’ve invested in tech companies. What’s the next thing? It’s going to be about the

integration of things we use on a daily basis. You already have smart TVs, washing machines and refrigerators, but I think you’re going to see it in medicine. With medical records, there are lots of bits and pieces that can be consolidated down to a device that

could cut out about seven steps in the medical process.

Where does this love of technology come from? Aren’t creativity and technology different sides of the brain?

That’s interesting – I never thought about that. I’ve always been into tech and science and the universe and the planets. For me, it’s not a separation between the arts and tech. If you look at something like the iPod, it was created for music. There’s a natural marriage.

Do you still write poetry?

I haven’t in a while. I’ve written a couple of songs that I consider poetry, but all my writing focus has been on film and TV. I’m writing a show I just sold. We’re making the pilot right now but it’s top secret so, sorry, I can’t say anything.

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A SAUDI prince was under armed guard last night after gunmen attacked a convoy of his cars and made off with about €250,000 in cash.

The unnamed royal’s motorcade was targeted on a ring road in northern Paris by a masked gang brandishing Kalshnikovs.

Police said the robbers seized a Mercedes van carrying the money and a quantity of ‘sensitive documents’. They later released the driver and two others.

The prince, who is linked to the Saudi Arabian embassy in Paris, has been placed under police protection.

‘He’s under armed guard for obvious security reasons,’ said a source at the embassy. ‘The robbers are still at large, but the police are doing everything possible to find them.’

The incident took place in the Porte

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Black teenager ‘was shot at least 6 times’

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TEENAGER Michael Brown did not struggle with a police officer before he was shot at least six times, a pathologist for his family said yesterday.

The unarmed 18-year-old may have had his hands above his head or in a defensive position when he sustained a graze wound on his right arm ‘but we don’t know’, said Dr Michael M Baden. The former

Independent autopsy: Independen opsy: P Pathologist hologist Dr Michael M Baden (right) PICTURE: AP chief medical examiner for New York city found ‘no evidence of a struggle’. He said: ‘There are abra-

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sions around the right side of Mr Brown’s face, rubbing against the ground, which happened as far as we can tell when he fell down unprotected. Otherwise there is no evidence of a struggle.’

The death of the black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9 has sparked violent protests with police firing tear gas into a crowd on Sunday.

Governor Jay Nixon has called in the National Guard to restore order.

Women targeted by vomit fetishist

JApAN: A kitchen hand who allegedly vomits over women for a sexual thrill has been arrested. Toru Sugawara rides past women on his bike and throws up on them deliberately, it is claimed. The 30-year-old was caught when his DNA was matched to vomit on a 23-yearold victim, police on the island of Hokkaido said. ‘We are looking at four similar cases,’ a spokesman added.

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3 more climbers die on Mont Blanc

FRANCE: Three climbers have fallen to their deaths from Mont Blanc. They were hit by a falling overhang of snow, which knocked out the guide, pulling those with him 800m over a ridge, it is believed. ‘It gave them no chance,’ said a police spokesman. The three bodies were found on Sunday, a day after the accident. Twenty people have died on the mountain range this season.

33,000 elephants a year ‘killed by ivory poachers’ AFRICAN elephants are being killed by ivory poachers at an unsustainable rate, a study suggests. More than 33,600 of the animals were killed each year between 2010 and 2012, it added.

This puts the species’ existence under threat, the study by a team of US researchers reports. ‘Our analysis demonstrates the heavy toll illegal ivory trade is taking on African elephants, and suggests current off-take exceeds the intrinsic growth capacity of the species,’ they wrote.

The price of ivory and increasing demand in China, where carved ornaments made from tusks are prized, is thought to be linked to the slaughter.

AMERiCA: This monster alligator weighing 72st has become the largest ever legally killed by an Alabama hunter. The 4.5m creature was caught by John Stokes, right, and his family PICTURE: AP

Germans grilled over spying TuRkEy: Germany has been told to answer claims that it spied on Turkish officials and listened to phone calls by senior US politicians including Hillary Clinton (pictured). Yesterday the German ambassador in Ankara was called in to explain the allegations involving the BND intelligence agency.

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The UK prime minister made the comments yesterday as it emerged British spy planes had begun intelligence-gathering missions.

It follows reports that the SAS has been operating in the country while Britain has agreed to supply Kurdish fighters with military equipment.

Britain is believed to be assisting the US in its ‘targeted’ air strikes on Islamic State militants who have seized control of large swathes of the region, displacing about 1.5million people. But Mr Cameron said: ‘Britain is not going to get involved in another war in Iraq. We’re not going to be putting boots on the ground.’

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LABRINTH treated fans to an open airing of his latest work as he chose north London tourist trap Camden Stables as the venue to market his new single, Let It Be. After rocking the street alongside his brother and sister, the 25-year-old told Guilty Pleasures: ‘I’m ready to come back after being away for two years. I’m so happy with this record, everyone I play the music to loves it.’

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AM SMITH has urged single guys and girls to quit Tinder and Grindr after he’s landed himself a new boyfriend without the need of a hook-up app.

The Stay With Me hitmaker told how thecruise apps were making it all too clinical before he went out and pulled the old fashioned way.

‘No offence to people who go on Tinder but I just feel like it’s ruining romance, I really do,’ he said.

‘We’re losing the art of conversation and being able to go and speak to people and you’re swiping people.’

The British singing sensation says there is no substitute for chatting people up in the flesh and says looks count for nothing – especially online.

‘From my experience the most beautiful people I’ve been on dates

OVIES M S T U P Y U G ’S PIXIE IAGE R R A M E R O F E B PIXIE LOTT’S hunky lover Oliver Cheshire says he has no plans to rush into marriage with the singer.

Instead, the model, who posed in his overalls for gay mag Attitude, says he is concentrating on becoming a film star. ‘We’re both happy with the way things are,’ the 26-year-old said. ‘We are both very careerdriven at the moment, Pixie’s got her new album out and I’m busy flying about everywhere,’ he said. ‘I’ve been auditioning non-stop but I want the right role for me.’ Read the full interview in Attitude magazine out today.

driven: Oliver Cheshire Picture: attitude

UK’s V Festival.

‘I used to get really nervous but now I’m better. There is one particular guy that I’ve been on a few dates with. I like him but who knows?’

Meanwhile, Smith is ruffling a few feathers after admitting he dreams of collaborating with bruiser Chris Brown, of whom he’s a ‘mass i v e fan’.

by ANDREI HARMSwORTH with are the dumbest, so why would I swipe people who are “unattractive” when I could potentially fall in love with them,’ he explained. ‘Stop Tinder and Grindr!’

And the romantic’s anti-cyber approach has paid off, although he refuses to name the lucky fella.

‘I’ve been on a couple of dates.

I’m good at dates,’ the 22year-old explained on the In:Demand show backstage at the

Christina hears the pitter-patter of Summer Rain CHRISTINA AG

UILERA turned to a classi c Belinda Carlisle track to name her baby girl Summer Rain.

The Dirrty hitmaker, 33, rev daughter’s name after she ealed her Matt Rutler welcomed the and fiance ir X-tina tweeted following first child. birth in LA: ‘So proud to Saturday’s we beautiful daughter Summ lcome our er Rain Rutler into the world.’

She also has a six-year-old Max, by ex-hubby Jordan son, Bratman.

Gaga goes Lady Winehouse

SMOKY-EYEd Lady Gaga looks eerily like her idol Amy Winehouse as she channels the late singer in a Facebook selfie.

The G.U.Y. hitmaker, 28, wore Wino’s iconic cat-eye look and dyed her hair like the late singer’s black beehive.

Her look left some fans confused, with one writing: ‘She looks like Amy ): awww I miss Amy.’ Gaga, who has confessed to drugs binges in the past, has said Winehouse ‘was my only hope when I was up and coming’.

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IAN SOMERHALDER has said he ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Twilight Saga actress Nikki Reed. The Vampire Diaries actor, 35, is thought to have been dating Reed, 26, for months. ‘Life is good. There’s a lot of support and love from a lot of people,’ he told E! News. Somerhalder split from co-star Nina Dobrev in May 2013.

ACK B I R I R D N A A CAR IN A G A R E H T E G TO MODEL Cara Delevingne joined her original partner in crime, Rihanna, to party with the singer’s hot backing dancers.

The 22-year-old was joined in New York by Riri and her entourage shortly after her Monster tour gig with Eminem. Rihanna, 26, was out to impress, wearing an alluring red frock and spiky dog collar for their night out. Delevingne, whose birthday celebrations seem neverending, had a rare moment of being camera shy as she hid under a hoodie as she left VIP Nightclub. PictureS: SPLASH

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The 41-year-old wa comedian Jerry Sein s given a pep talk by fe after news of the ‘co ld, 60, on Sunday ‘Keep your head hi upling’ emerged. gh finger higher,’ he sa , and your middle id.

His wife, Jessica, 42 comforting the actre , was pictured to her ‘wise, steady ss and posted a tribute friend’ on Instagram .

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Ariana talks of her deranged childhood

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SHE may be the cutest star in pop but Ariana Grande says her mum feared she’d grow up to be a serial killer. The star, 21, admitted she was a ‘weird little girl’ who loved Freddy Krueger.

True Blood star has a real taste for role

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HE was never cast as a vampire in True Blood but Jim Parrack would have had a taste for the role. The actor, 33, drinks blood in real life. ‘I just like the way it tastes,’ he told Vulture.

Dad’s suicide took gloss off my big day... I wasn’t over it

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rofessor GreeN has revealed how his father’s suicide haunted his wedding day with Millie Mackintosh.

The 30-year-old told Guilty Pleasures exclusively that his big day was clouded by unresolved issues he had with his dad, Peter, who killed himself in 2008.

‘I wasn’t necessarily my happiest last year,’ the rapper admitted.

‘There were big moments [in my life] which weren’t all positive and I had to digest a lot. ‘even with the wedding, obviously it was one of the greatest days of my life, but there were elements to it that made me have to deal with things that I had just pushed to the side, like my dad passing away.

‘My dad done what he done years ago and I

don’t think I entirely dealt with it. I think I’ve got a tendency to just push things to the side and isolate my problems.’

However, the Hackney-born rapper has beaten his demons and said he wanted his latest record to be ‘a bit more up’.

He added: ‘I didn’t want to make some whining and complaining type of music.’

Professor Green’s third album Growing Up In Public is out on september 22 and the single Lullaby is released a week before.

Rappy ppy couple: Professor Pr Green says ys he is in a much better mental state than when he married Millie Picture: getty

FORMER Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts has a novel way of getting her five a day – by taking a bath filled with fruit.

The 32-year-old took her inspiration from 1999 movie American Beauty when she launched a new wine range for Blossom Hill.

Following the photo shoot, the singer declared ‘spas should introduce it as a treatment’.

Single Antonio’s on prowl, and loving it

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ANTONIO BANDERAS has quickly got over his split with Melanie Griffith. The actor, 54, was seen kissing and hugging pretty clubbers in St Tropez, France, on Saturday.

INSTAGRAM addiction is about to get a whole lot worse after 50 Shades Of Grey hunk Jamie Dornan has finally signed up to the photo-sharing site. Just over an hour after the Northern Iri sh Spartacus’ snap actor, 32, shared his ‘I Am , he had racked up more than 90,000 follower s debut photo. One and 9,500 likes for his ‘hyperventilatin admirer even claimed to be g’ at the sight.

Pam’s ex waiting on Grandkid Rock

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BORAT star Pamela Anderson’s ex-hubby Kid Rock is to become a granddad at the ripe old age of 43. Reports say his 21year-old son Bobby Ritchie Jr’s baby is due this winter.

What stopped Dan Googling his name?

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DANIEL RADCLIFFE has stopped Googling his name amid talk he is gay.

But it doesn’t bother the star, 25, who said: ‘If people speculate about your sexuality, you’re doing OK.’

PROFESSOR GREEN has vowed to ‘clear out’ his insides after his weekend turned into a boozy bender that ended at 5am on Monday.

He plans to go easy on the drinking as well as packing up the fags – a habit he revived two years ago.

‘It’s good to clear your insides out every now and again and give yourself a spring clean,’ he told Guilty Pleasures.

‘If you’re doing everything bad, eating bad, drinking loads and smoking all the time you end up feeling a bit rubbish.’

Meanwhile, the rapper has at least managed to clear his mind after overcoming his anxiety issues. ‘I don’t have as many worries in my head,’ he admitted.

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Last month, the British government became the first to give the green light to driverless cars from next year.

But who wants to take a ride in a driverless car when you can have one that flies? ROSS McGUINNESS reports

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OADS? Where we’re go- reach up to 90kmh in flight and has practical flying car was too much of rafugia has built the Transition, a Juraj Vaculik, explained the fascinaing, we don’t need roads. a maximum altitude of 4,500m. an opportunity to pass by,’ said street-legal flying car with retracta- tion with flying cars. ‘They save us A pre-production version has un- Wareham. Two other vehicles which ble wings that fits two people. You lot of time, whether travelling at meIf a flying car was something you thought be- dergone test flights and been granted use a similar propeller/parachute can reserve one now for a total cost dium distances of up to 800km or in crowded large metropolitan areas. longed in Back To The an airworthiness certificate by the combo are the Pégase from French of €205,000.

On top of that, Terrafugia is devel‘They are more efficient as they Future, think again. The future is Federal Aviation Administration in company Vaylon, which will be the US. here. available to buy next year, and the oping the TF-X, a four-seater hybrid consume a lot less gasoline and fly Further testing will take place over electric flying car with vertical take- to the target point directly, so they Several companies are in the race off and landing capabilities. are more environmentally friendly.’ to produce a vehicle that will cap- the next year before it goes on sale Meanwhile, in Slovakia, AeroMoBut isn’t the idea something only ture the public’s imagination and at about €100,000.

Parajet says it can train non-pilots bil has made and tested a flying car to be enjoyed by Marty McFly? their money. with foldable wings. The AeroMoNot so, said Vaculik. ‘When we Last month, the UK government to steer the craft in two weeks, and bil 2.5 has a range of 700km and a did our research, we were surprised announced that driverless cars will while its target market is recreationhow crowded the market for flying be allowed on Britain’s roads from al, the company believes the Sky- Maverick flying car, which is al- top flying speed of 200kmh.

An advanced prototype, the Aero- cars seems to be getting. the start of next year, signalling a Runner could be used by the emer- ready on sale in the US for €70,000.

‘There is a possibility of thousands potentially seismic shift in motor- gency services, farmers, police and However, some manufacturers Mobil 3.0, is in development, and is of flying vehicles in the skies in the ing. But those with a more adventur- the military. have taken a different approach: giv- expected to go on sale in 2016.

‘For us, the concept of building a ing a car wings. US company TerThe company’s chief executive, not too distant future.’ ous streak, and a lot of cash, might want something a bit more exciting than a robotic chauffeur.

‘We live in an age where almost AeroMobil 2.5 Fits into standard anything is possible and almost eveparking space Capacity: 2 people rything is available,’ said Dan WareCollapsable ham from British-based Gilo IndusWeight: 450kg wings tries Group, the aviation company Cost: Range: 700km behind the Parajet SkyTBC Top flying speed: 200km/h R u n n e r.

Top road speed: 160km/h ‘Strange then, that the wellestablished fantasy in Terrafugia Transition which flying cars are part Capacity: 2 people Carbon of a futuristic coating Weight: 440kg landscape has Parachute Steel remained Range: 660km powered framework completely flight Top flying speed: 185km/h out of reach.’

Driver and The Skypassenger Top road speed: 110km/h Parajet SkyRunner Runner uses a airbags propeller and Capacity: 1 person Full vehicle a parachute to parachute Weight: 420kg glide. It can

‘They consume a lot less fuel’

The magnificent flying machines

Range: 321.8km Top flying speed: 88.5km/h Cargo hold for golf clubs

Top road speed: 185km/h Automated electromechanical wing folding

Maximum altitude of 15,000ft (4,572m)

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He’s a Vine one to laugh as Tim cleans up on joke

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TIM VINE has made a clean sweep of the Edinburgh Fringe after his oneliner about a Hoover was voted the best wisecrack of this year’s event.

The 47-year-old became the first comedian to scoop the giggle gong for a second time, receiving almost a fifth of a public vote organised by witty banter TV channel Dave.

His winning effort was: ‘I decided to sell my Hoover... well it was just collecting dust.’

After claiming the comedy crown in 2010 with the joke ‘I’ve just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I’ll tell you what, never again’, Vine was runner-up for the next three years.

After his latest victory, he said: ‘I’m a little bit surprised but very delighted. This is the second time I’ve won this award but I guess nobody loves a repeat more than Dave.’

Steve North, general manager of Dave, added: ‘Tim has once again proved he is king of the one-liners.’

Three women made it into the top ten this year – Bec Hill, Ria Lina and Felicity Ward.

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I wanted to do a show about feminism.

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I’ve decided to sell my Hoover... well, it was just collecting dust

I was given some Sudoku toilet paper. It didn’t work.

You could only fill it in with number 1s and number 2s

Always leave them wanting more, my uncle used to say to me. Which is why he lost his job in disaster relief

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Money can’t buy you happiness? Well, check this out, I bought myself a Happy Meal

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I forgot my inflatable Michael Gove, which is a shame ’cause halfway through he disappears up his own a***hole

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I’ve been married for ten years, I haven’t made a decision for seven

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gisl ion: a protest pr Legislation: after savita Halappanavar’s death in 2012

woman claimed she was suicidal, right?) of women and children. So went on hunger strike and the HSE is the new Act doing what it’s got a High Court order to get her supposed to and are our politicians rehydrated. The baby was delivered avoiding the issue yet again? through Caesarean section with the While the national and consent of the young woman. international media try to piece The expert panel, made up of two together the truth behind the story psychiatrists and one obstetrician, and the HSE takes a long hard look unanimously agreed the woman at itself over the past month’s was suicidal (or wasn’t lying about miseries, let’s look at how our being suicidal) but by that politicians have taken the point it was too late to news. While some avoid end the pregnancy – the issue completely, but not too late to others are uselessly suggest cutting expressing their We need to face up the woman open ‘concern for’ the to the fact that last and delivering woman – just for the baby at 25 the sound byte, year’s Protection Of weeks, a hugely perhaps. While Life During Pregnancy Leo Varadkar unhealthy position to put the appeals to the Act is useless ‘viable foetus’ in. media to not treat I sit firmly on the this huge miscarriage fence with this issue, as I of justice on one woman’s don’t know what overrides right to bodily autonomy as a what: a woman’s right to her own ‘news story or a political cause’, bodily functions or the right to the education minister Jan O’Sullivan life of a child. said she’d like to see a referendum But that’s OK, I am not in – but not in this Government’s Government. I’m not making this lifespan, naturally. Some other decision on behalf of society, and government’s problem. neither, it seems, is the current Varadkar’s words annoy more Government, whose efforts last than the others. How can we not year have clearly done nothing to treat this as a news story or a safeguard the lives and health political cause? It’s our (because that’s important too, governments’ weaselling out of this

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Officials fail to spot fake passport pics PassPort-issuing officers are no better at identifying if someone is holding a fake passport photo than the average person, new research suggests. a study of australian passport office staff by a team of psychologists showed a 15 per cent error rate in matching the person to the passport photo they were displaying. tests were carried out by researchers from the universities of aberdeen, York and new south Wales, australia where passport officers had to decide whether or not a photograph shown on their computer screen matched the face of a person standing in front of their desk. in 15 per cent of trials the officers decided that the photograph on their screen matched the face of the person in front of them, when it showed a different individual. the findings, published in the scientific journal PLos onE, suggest a single passport photo is not sufficient for security systems to be accurate.

Assange: I’ll be out of Ecuador embassy soon

AiLEEn DOnEGAn says politicians are again playing pass-the-parcel over the latest inevitable abortion crisis

E knew this was going to happen: Ireland’s ridiculously restrictive abortion laws are inhumane, treat women like vessels, and, in this case, babies like half-baked dinners.

The news broke over the weekend that an alleged rape victim was refused an abortion in the first case to be tried by the controversial Protection Of Life During Pregnancy legislation. The young

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that has us here in the first place.

If Irish politics weren’t so entwined with the Church, then this latest suicidal mother wouldn’t be in this mess.

We need to face up to the fact that last year’s Act is useless: while women, through no fault of their own, wait around for a panel of experts on pregnancy (how many in that room were men, I wonder) to disagree on abortion, women’s bodies and lives are put in harm’s way. Not to mention the baby’s life, in this specific instance.

If abortion was dealt with properly when it was supposed to have been some 20 years ago, then Savita Halappanavar would not have died.

And countless other women could have avoided the torment of having to carrying an unviable pregnancy, wanted or unwanted.

Equality minister Aodhán Ó Riordáin said the next government has to be ‘brave enough’ to sort this out. He’s right because clearly this bunch is too afraid. The Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Act is not good enough for anyone: woman, child, rape victim, non-viable foetus and more.

I guess we’ll just have to wait for the next brave cabinet.

@aileendonegan

WiKiLEaKs founder Julian assange hinted he will leave the Ecuadorian embassy in London ‘soon’ – but gave no date as to when he will end his confinement. the 43-yearold denied reports that he plans to hand himself in because of ill health. speaking yesterday, Mr assange confirmed he had been ‘affected’ by living indoors for two years. He holed himself up to avoid extradition to sweden over sex offence allegations.

Drawings of people can be IQ indicators a Four-year-old’s peopledrawing ability provides an indicator of their intelligence at age 14, scientists have found. Psychologists at King’s College, London, got 15,504 children aged four to take part in a ‘draw-a-child’ test, with drawings judged on the presence and correct quantity of features such as the head, eyes, body and arms. the more accurate drawings were done by children who ten years later also scored higher on intelligence tests.

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o Labour’s Ciara Conway believes that the current abortion controversy shows that women’s rights are ‘once again being trounced upon’.

Perhaps she should spare a thought for the vulnerable baby lying in one of our hospitals right now, very almost aborted, but still delivered so early as to greatly increase his or her chances of serious disability and, even now, death.

Were that baby’s rights respected? Is that baby’s very life and existence ‘wrong’ in the eyes of pro-choice politicians, or at least unworthy of mention?

Tom, Co Kildare ■ Dave should cop himself on and stop wasting his life watching self-indulgent, self-obsessed sh*te on TV [Mailbox, Mon].

There are much more interesting things to be doing than making millionaires of people whose life’s work comprises putting an unrelieved menu of sex and

BRENDAN GLEESON

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violence in front of us night after night. our environment, our history, our science, our democratic institutions and even our charity towards fellow human beings are much more interesting.

A Leavy ■ Dave, may I direct you to House of Cards? Brilliantly-acted, deviously-plotted compulsive viewing. As Frank Underwood, the main character, might say: ‘I love that show like a shark loves blood.’

Gareth ■ I was laughing at Gay Byrne’s recent comment that he believes the viewing public will soon get sick of the ‘comedy-driven presenting style’ of chat show hosts, à la Graham Norton.

Me, I am totally bored of laughing at the hilarious Norton and I would love a chance to go back to the Friday nights of watching Gay being a patronising self-important t*at on the Late Late.

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Turning your kitchen into party central

1-2-3-4: THE OnLy punCH RECIpE yOu’LL EvER nEED… We like very simple cocktails, and most times can’t even be bothered to make those. But if we have to make one, we always fall back on a version of this ‘no fail’ 1-2-3-4 punch. It’s easy, quick and simple – better yet, it always works.

IngREDIEnTs

The key to this recipe is to follow this simple rule: ‘one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak’.

Summer is ending, but before it does, host your own island party with these tips and recipes from Jamaican chef sisters Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau the Caribbean: they must never run out. Warm up your guests with a strong welcome drink: our 1-2-3-4 Punch (see right) is perfect for this.

Caribbean Potluck: Modern Recipes From Our Family Kitchen

by Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau is published by Kyle Books, €25.

CARIbbEAn CROsTInI Inspired by Italian antipasti platters, these crostini are brushed with a spicy herb oil, then heaped with your choice of topping. The herb oil is also great for dipping bread or flavouring pastas, so why not make a big batch?

IngREDIEnTs serves 12

ground black pepper ♦ toppings of your choice (see step 2) ♦ 3 baguettes, sliced on a diagonal

METHOD step 1: To make

250ml extra virgin olive oil ♦ 2 garlic cloves, smashed ♦ ½ tsp sliced Scotch bonnet chilli ♦ 2 sprigs of fresh thyme ♦ 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary (or 1 tbsp dried) ♦ sea salt and freshly

the herb oil, combine the oil, garlic, Scotch bonnet, thyme and rosemary. Season. Set aside for 30min; the longer it sits, the better it will taste, so if you’re making a big batch, you can refrigerate it for up to a week. step 2: Meanwhile, make your topping of choice. Here are some suggested toppings:

n Olives spiced with Scotch bonnet chilli n Smoked fish – try marlin, haddock or trout n Curried ackee fruit n Tomato, pepper and feta or soft goat’s cheese step 3: When you’re ready to assemble the crostini, preheat the oven to 180C. Brush the baguette slices with the herb oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 8-10min, until golden brown and crispy. Serve with the assorted toppings.

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n the Caribbean, we have a unique style of entertaining.

Our parties are notorious for great music, crazy dancing, an abundance of food and booze and incredibly happy vibes.

If that sounds good to you and you want to try ‘keeping’ (Jamaican slang for hosting) a party, here is a list of simple guidelines that we always follow: n never over-plan: last-minute fêtes (parties) are always the best. n We love party-crashers – they bring new energy to a party and make it really swing. But, as a general rule, they should be friends of friends. The more the merrier. n Keep it simple. Focus on the important elements: great music, easy food, plenty of drink, lots of dancing. n For a large fête, ditch the chairs and dining tables – even if you’re serving food. We eat standing because we are usually dancing at the same time. n Invite that one group of people who love to dance even though they aren’t your best friends. In the Caribbean we have ‘fêting friends’ who we only see when we are out but who are great fun at a party. n Keep the alcohol and food flowing.

The drinks and party food don’t have to be expensive but we have a rule in

So, here’s an example of how it could work in practice: 240ml lemon juice ♦ 420g brown sugar or honey, simple syrup or agave ♦ 700ml white rum, red rum or vodka ♦ 950ml water or any chaser, such as soda or juice.

METHOD

Mix all the ingredients in a pitcher, pour into your glass of choice, settle back (preferably on a lounge chair) and sip away.

Chill and serve over ice with a lime or orange garnish.

Caribbean food – what to buy, how to cook it

The ingredient: ackee

Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica even though it’s not native to the island, having been imported from West Africa. The only edible portion is the yellow arilli that surrounds the always toxic black seeds of the fruit.

Luckily for us ackee comes tinned and can be used in the traditional dish – ackee and salt fish.

The recipe: ackee and salt fish

This delightful, colourful national dish of Jamaica really makes a great breakfast when it’s served with Bakes (Jamaican breads). The

delicate texture of the mild ackees resembles scrambled eggs and creates the perfect balance to the strong flavour of the dried cod.

IngREDIEnTs (serves 4-6)

450g salt fish, soaked ♦ drained and flaked ♦ 2 tbsp vegetable oil ♦ 1 onion, finely sliced ♦ 2 garlic cloves ♦ ½ red pepper (bell pepper), diced ♦ ½ green pepper (bell pepper) diced ♦

2 ttomatoes, chopped ♦ 2 spring onions spr (scallions), (sc sliced ♦ 1 tsp slic thyme, finely th chopped ♦ ½ Scotch bonnet Sc chilli, sseeded and finel finely sliced ♦ 1 tsp slic demerara demer sugar ♦ 1 tsp West Indian ♦ We pepper sauc sauce ♦ 1 x 540g can of ackee ack ♦ ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ♦ ½ tsp light soy sauce ♦ salt and black pepper

step 1 To prepare the salt fish,

soak it in a bowl of water for 24 hours, changing the water five or six times. Transfer the soaked fish to a saucepan, cover with water and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the fish is tender.

Drain the fish, leave it to cool and then flake. step 2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic and red and green peppers and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes, spring onions, thyme, Scotch bonnet chilli and the sugar and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes until hot through, stirring often.

step 3 Add the salt fish and

season with salt, pepper and the pepper sauce. Then add the ackee (being careful not to break them as they are very delicate) and the Worcestershire and soy sauces. Serve in warmed bowls.

Buy it from Eurasia supermarkets

Recipe taken from The Pepperpot Club by Jonathan Phang (Hardie Grant)

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Grate expectations

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MY MEAT WAGON HHHHI

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had been watching for several weeks – with bated breath and eyes hungrier than Patrick Swayze’s – for this new smoke house in Smithfield to open. The eyecatching logo teased me, but the logs piled high in the windows blocked off any signs of progress, and more than once I was caught peeking through the shutters by staff doing trial runs. So when I finally got the chance to go, I was practically salivating at the thought of some tasty BBQ goodness.

On a balmy Saturday evening, I walked in to find it bustling, with most of the ‘troughs’ and the coveted pig pen table taken, but luckily secured two seats before the evening rush really set in.

Smithfield needs good eateries to keep the population of hipsters from here and next door Stoneybatter fed, and I was hoping this would not be a wasted addition to what is a thriving scene. I wasn’t disappointed. The décor was conducive to the fare – think redneck couture – with the corrugated iron walls adorned with olde time radios and miscellaneous hillbilly chic.

On offer are dishes of beef, pig and chicken, in box, bap or board styles. I went for the beef board with sides of coleslaw and fries, and was awestruck by the sheer size of the dish – a whole cow rib (think Fred Flintstone’s dinner), with meat several inches thick on it, simply but splendidly cooked, complete with thick slices of brisket.

My companion’s pig board was no less impressive, consisting of a pile of pulled pork lying beside the gourmand’s choice of pork belly, with sides of fries and beans.

Though getting at the meat required a bit of work, we both found the flesh delicious, and while some people, myself included, sometimes don’t eat too much gristle and fat, for those who truly love meat, this is a treat – I watched one diner strip his dinner literally to the bone. The pork belly in particular was cooked superbly. done too quickly it can result in a spongy, sticky mess of fat, but this

was obviously cooked slowly (for 14 hours in a hickory smoker it turns out), the tender meat complemented expertly by the soft layer of skin on top.

The sides were great – the coleslaw crisp, the fries a perfect accompaniment, but do yourself a favour and order the beans – they were, for me, the best thing on the menu; lovely, soft beans with little pieces of the burnt ends of meat infused throughout.

This is obviously a labour of love for owners donal Cahill and Cian Mchugh (pictured below), and it feels like it when you are here, with friendly and efficient staff, and nice little touches throughout, from the mini jam jar glasses to the fitting background music. and if that’s not enough, the fries come in tiny shopping trolleys.

BBQ and smokehouse joints may be popping up all over the city, but if the food is always like this, that can only be a good thing.

Our meal, consisting of a beef board with two sides, a pork board with two sides, a glass of white wine and a craft beer, came to €41.40.

Those who like to eat meat on the go, like hunters of old, will be pleased to hear they also do takeaways.

My Meat Wagon, 6B Block A, Market Square, Smithfield D7, Tel: (01) 874 8172. @myMEATwagon

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FOOD NEWS with Adam Hyland

AWARDS TIME Widely regarded as the Food Oscars for Ireland and the UK, Irish companies came away with a great haul of prizes this year at the Great Taste Awards, a competition organised by the UK Guild of Fine Food.

Prepapared meal producers Ballymaguire Foods won five awards for the company’s private label lines produced for the Musgrave Group, which includes Supervalu, Centra, Aldi, Lidl and Tesco; while Bombay Pantry won Gold Great Taste Awards for three of its dishes.

A €350,000 investment in ‘Gaynor’ – a state-of-the-art Italian Brambatti roaster – last year definitely paid dividends for coffee and tea company Robert Roberts. They were awarded a record haul of 17 golds for 13 coffee and tea blends, which will have pleased

master roaster Garath Scully (pictured below).

Included in the winning products were four two-star gold accolades – which classes products as ‘faultless’ – for its Colombia Coffee, Fairtrade Luxury Tea, Vivaldi Espresso and Mocha Java.

An additional nine products were awarded a one-star gold – ‘close to perfect’ – including Rainforest Alliance organic tea, Costa Rica coffee, and Decaf Black Tea. MEALS ON WHEELS KBC Bank Ireland has awarded €10,000 to social enterprise Food Cloud through its ‘Bright Ideas’ community support initiative.

The group will now have an e-car for a year to redistribute surplus food to more than 40 charities in Dublin city, securing food donation deliveries for charities who find it harder to organise collections in the evenings and on weekends.

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★ Must see

Film ocean’S 12 ITV4, 9pm

This sequel gives us all another chance to cringe at Don Cheadle’s cockney accent. Catherine Zeta-Jones joins the cast as a police officer as the gang is forced to return the cash they robbed from a casino boss in the previous film. There’s a cameo from Bruce Willis and Julia Roberts plays a thief who pretends to be Julia Roberts. Ah here.

★

BerBerian Sound Studio Film4, 12.55am

dogS: their Secret liveS CHANNEL 4, 8PM It’s not only humans that are in the grip of an obesity epidemic – our pet pooches have been piling on the pounds too, with tubby terriers and porking Pekingese costing a fortune in slimming cures. Vet-turned-reporter Mark Evans investigates the propensity of Fido to pack on a spare tyre, using surveillance cameras to track the daily activities of a King Charles spaniel Chancer, owned by Jane Burton (pictured), a bulldog and a Labrador. Well, you can’t ask a dog to keep a food diary, can you?

BBC2, 9pm

This show looks at how some species have developed extra-special vision as a way of ensuring their survival.

Alaskan caribou can see ultraviolet light, vital for spotting white-furred wolves, while dragonflies have a slow-motion facility that makes catching prey easier.

★

live uefa championS league TV3, 7,.30pm

roSe of tralee RTÉ1, 8pm

The concluding part of this long-running Co Kerry not-abeauty-pageant sees the remainder of the contestants, both Irish and international with oirish connections, show off their talents in front of host Dáithí Ó Sé. Then the judges must decide which of the Roses is the loveliest and the fairest of the 32 entrants.

Expect a lot of wishes for world peace and stories about ‘my granny from County Gallway...’

Arsenal face a stiff test of their Champions League credentials as they travel to Istanbul to face Beşiktaş in the first leg of their qualifying round encounter. With only a win against crisis-hit Crystal Palace under their belts, it’s hard to assess the Gunners’ form. olivier Giroud (above) will be hoping to get among the goals but midfielder Aaron Ramsey could be Arsenal’s key man. Tommy Martin presents, with commentary from Brian Kerr and Trevor Welch.

Fun Sexy BeaStS BBC3, 10pm

Let’s hope a latter-day Miss Muffet isn’t one of the contestants on tonight’s episode of this very weird dating show, a sort of costume party meets Blind Date. Last week it was Bridget the tree eyeing up a potential mate. This week, Hollywood-grade prosthetics transform love-lorn Adam into a six-eyed, eight-legged spider monster hoping to woo Teri the Fish, FrankenSammi and Sophia the Venezu-alien.

alternative comedy experience

Comedy Central, 11pm

Much has been made of the lack of female talent featured on mainstream comedy and panel shows. But there are plenty of funny women out there, as this all-female lineup featuring quirky Corkonian Maeve Higgins, Helen Keen and Helen Arney proves – with(out) knobs on.

★

Drama maSterS of Sex

NEW oN DEMAn D ▲

Super SenSeS: the Secret power of animalS

Sport

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Factual

Peter Strickland’s arty horror film about making a horror film was critically acclaimed on release with praise being lavished on Toby Jones for his portrayal of an English sound engineer working on an Italian exploitation picture.

He spends his days trying to recreate the sounds of bodies being chopped up by smashing up vegetables, before his work and the tension between himself and his colleagues pushes him towards insanity.

ghghghghgh Available to rent/buy now

More4, 10pm

a new york winter’S tale

Are sex research pioneers Masters and Johnson in danger of confusing business with pleasure? A hook-up in a hotel room suggests they’ve crossed the line between clinical research and extramarital affair – although when the pillow talk switches to a discussion of ambiguous genitalia in the newborn, we’re definitely back in the lab. Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan breathe life into this emotionally distant period drama.

Universally panned fantasy romance starring Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe and Downton Abbey’s Jessica Brown Findlay. Roguish Farrell (right) falls in love with posh Jess in 1900s New York, inadvertently kills her, then must find love again decades on. Crowe is his nemesis doing the work of the Devil. Much audience eye rolling will commence.

the quiet oneS

Mad Men’s Jared Harris stars as Professor Coupland, an academic who takes a team of students off to the English countryside to conduct experiments on Jane (Olivia Cooke), a girl who has paranormal powers. Alas, things get out of hand and mayhem follows. Scary.

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Games

Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare sees a departure for the firstperson shooter by adopting a science-fiction tone. Previous iterations have been based around historic World War battles but the latest slaps your soldier in an exoskeleton and gives him superhuman powers. Bouncing around like a kangaroo is great fun; being blasted in the noggin while doing so not so much.

The biggest Xbox One release for this Christmas is actually a suite of games packaged together and enhanced for the next-gen console. Halo: The Master Chief Collection contains refreshed and prettier versions of all four games in the series so far.

It was also revealed the €64.99 cover price includes the Halo: Nightfall live action series, plus early access to Halo 5: Guardians beta testing in December.

The Twitterati went crazy when Microsoft announced that Rise Of The Tomb Raider, the latest adventure featuring gaming’s hardy heroine Lara Croft, would

Rise Of The Tomb Raider

be exclusive to Xbox. It’s timed for a Christmas 2015 release, putting it squarely up against Sony’s own action adventure series, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, in a gaming industry Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare version of the Oasis versus Blur Britpop battle.

Plenty has already been said about Destiny, created by the same team as Halo, but it’s almost here and it arguably looks better on the PS4 on than any other platform.

Released on September 9 (also for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PS3), it’s the most Halo: The Master Chief Collection pre-ordered new game of all time – just as well as it plays best when plenty of others join you online. or perish – and that’s just in the A PS4 version of DayZ is bound first ten minutes. It lands in 2015. to pick up as big a cult following Media Molecule’s Tearaway as the PC edition. The zombie for PS Vita is one of the most apocalypse game plonks you in inventive games of all time, and a world with lots of other players the PS4 version looks even more but little to survive on. You have distinctive. It uses the touch to find food, clothes and shelter panel on the console’s DualShock 4 controller, its internal speaker and its light bar to great effect, as you interact with a world made entirely of paper – whimsical and wonderful in equal measure.

Gamescom is usually pretty low-key for Nintendo. However, it has announced Super Smash Bros for the 3DS, plus a limitededition pack including a red 3DS XL handheld system with a Super Smash Bros. slapped on the front.

Both are out on October 3.

Nintendo’s online eShop is also discounting more than 25 titles until August 28.

EPA/HENNING KAISER

Get in step with the latest games Europe’s biggest video game show, Gamescom, hit Germany last week. Rik Henderson checks out the highlights to put on your wish list

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The latest moves: Video game fans try out Just Dance at Gamescom in Cologne

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Microsoft has announced a trio of special-edition Xbox One consoles, each with its own specific game tie-in. A Sunset Overdrive Special Edition Bundle includes an all-white console; the Fifa 15 Bundle includes a copy of the latest entry to the football franchise, and the Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare Limited Edition Bundle comes with a console boasting twice the amount of storage – one terabyte – and a military ensign paint job to suit the next chapter of the first-person shooter. They cost between €399 and €499 respectively and are available for pre-order now.

PlayStation Now is coming to Ireland in 2015, Sony has confirmed. The cloud gaming service enables you to rent PS3 titles and play them on PS4 without installing the game itself. The service will eventually stretch to other platforms, including mobile phones and Sony TV sets, so you won’t even need a console.

Microsoft revealed an add-on that essentially turns the Xbox One into a Freeview HD set-top box. The Xbox One Digital TV Tuner plugs into the console and aerial connection and provides full digital free-to-air channels, which can even be voicecontrolled through Kinect.

PlayStation TV is also coming after initially being released in Japan only.

It’s available from November but unlike the Xbox Digital Tuner, doesn’t provide TV channels. Instead, for around €100, it works with a PS4 to wirelessly stream games on the console to any other television in the house. It can also play PS Vita games bought on the PlayStation Store.

Xbox One Call Of Duty edition

Xbox One in white

PlayStation TV

For children

Skylanders: Trap Team is the latest game in a franchise kids go crazy for. It has been restricted to consoles in the past but this year a set will be available for iPad, Android and Fire OS tablets for €69.99. It comes with two toys, two ‘traps’ (ask the little ones), a wireless portal and a Bluetooth controller, so they can play without taking over the TV. Disney is behind the main rival to Skylanders and, while readying Disney Infinity 2.0 for a September 19 release, it announced Donald Duck’s addition to the game.

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Not so quiet, man activity BREaK: The setting, food and activities at The Lodge At Ashford Castle will delight foreign tourists and Irish visitors alike, writes Alan Caulfield

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o Mayo, where The Lodge at Ashford Castle sits on a hill with a view of Lough Corrib that would make John Hinde weep for a lifetime wasted. Before being taken in hand by boutique hotel group Red Carnation, the hotel used to trade as Lisloughrey Lodge, but it seems Google Maps hasn’t got the memo yet. No matter. one or two rustic wrong turns around the Galway-Mayo border and we’ve arrived at the lodge (and by ‘lodge’ of course I mean ‘enormous country pile with generous accommodation added’) which shares its extensive grounds and facilities with the better known Ashford Castle Hotel. We are greeted by Paula Carroll, the very voice of the estate, who insists that despite being late for our archery lesson such an undertaking cannot proceed with bellies empty, so a swift and delicious fruit crumble is had with coffee in the racing-green surrounds of the hotel’s Quays Bar, adorned with Warhol-esque renderings of silver screen actresses wondering where they’ve been all your life. Indeed, the Lodge is seemingly a hotbed of romance, with no fewer than seven couples among those working on the estate. Must be something in the air.

And speaking of which, there are outdoor activities aplenty, including…

FALCONRY

It is difficult to convey the thrill of having a medium-sized bird of prey swoop, duck and dive through the trees before landing on your arm as if you’re best mates, then taking off again for another near-miss adventure with branches, tree stumps, small burrowing mammals and other members of your party. The School of Falconry (falconry.ie) on the estate is next door to Squire Danaher’s House from The Quiet Man (more of which later) and has several dozen birds of prey, including peregrine falcons, an enormous eagle owl (which aren’t that great at falconry, we are informed) and – the most numerous – Harris hawks from South America. We are introduced to the substantial but lightweight creatures Aztec (a pretty mellow character) and Chico (bit of a psycho, but calms down once the nosh arrives)

by French expat Aurelie O’Sullivan (pictured with eagle owl), whose enthusiasm and knowledge of falconry and birds is infectious. There are goosebumps the first time one of the animals takes off and lands, almost magnetically, on the thick glove, to be rewarded with a little titbit of meat. Then we’re off through the forest for a mesmerising hour to follow the path the birds decide upon. Back at the school, we see pictures of the hawks as chicks, little balls of fluff you’d love to take home if you could keep them fed and had a large rural courtyard in which to house them. Packages are also available in conjunction with the hotel.

CORRIB CRUISE We take off from the ridiculously picturesque Lisloughrey Quay, where the Cong River enters Ireland’s largest lake, which supposedly has an island for every day of the year, some of the tiny islets inhabited by hardy single families.

The vessel Isle Of Inisfree takes us to the lonely former monastic island of Inchagoill (Island of the Stranger), which has two ancient ruined churches and the mysterious standing stone of Lugnad (pictured). On the Corrib Cruises (corribcruises.com) boat, we are entertained by ively local accordion player and singer Martin Noone – who appeared in The Quiet Man and passes around a picture of him with the cast to prove it.

Again, tourists must love this and we do too.

ARCHERY Turns out I’m no Legolas with a bow and arrow, despite the best efforts of instructor Feidhlim Diegnan during the hourlong group lesson. Most of my shots go skittering along the gravel, some not even making it into the undergrowth. It’s highly addictive though, and one of our number channels her inner Catniss Everdeen when balloons are attached to the targets to make things a bit more interesting. I think I’ve captured her balloonbursting moment of glory on video, and I tell her so, but it turns out I pressed the wrong button. Stupid technology.

Rural idyll: The Lodge at Ashford Castle

FOOD

A no-nonsense lunch or dinner can be had at the Quays bar, and on Sunday there’s a relaxing ‘jazz lunch’ in the Lodge’s piano gallery.

Our first night we dined in Cullen’s, a thatched cottage within the estate decorated inside like a classy Irish pub, with boats and nets and other fishing paraphernalia attached to the ceiling. The Yanks must love this stuff, and we do too, the charming staff serving up hearty fare such as fish and chips, Peri Peri chicken and rib-eye steak. A painting of an old fishwife with lobsters for figurative hands provides a talking point. But the focus for fine diners must be Wilde’s restaurant in the Lodge itself, where chef Jonathan Keane gives pride of place to local, seasonal produce presented in a way that challenges and entertains.

Dishes that shocked and amazed us included mussels in squid ink with liquorice, foie gras trifle, and the Mayo Atlantic sea spray lamb plate – including roast garlic and ‘sea spinach’. Jonathan and his team forage for some of the ingredients themselves, such as mushrooms and mussels, and he comes out of the kitchen during dessert to explain his philosophy of food and answer questions from eager diners. He responds to queries like a mechanic deciding how best to fix your car without charging you too much, his easy manner conveying the love of food that makes total sense of what we’ve been munching on for the evening.

All aquiver: Alan attempts to get to grips with the bow and arrow

CONG AND THE QUIET MAN When a Hollywood film crew arrived in the small Mayo village of Cong in 1951 with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, it must have been like aliens had landed. And they haven’t stopped talking about it since. Seemingly every second shop in the pretty village of Cong is named after the film – from The Quiet Man Café to The Quiet Man Launderette (don’t quote me on that one) – and its centrepiece is a bronze statue of Wayne carrying O’Hara across the threshold in one of the film’s many famous scenes. A pleasant place to go for a walk, a quiet pint (man) or a night out, all within a short distance of the Lodge by car.

All activities and facilities in the castle are also available to guests at the Lodge, and various packages are on offer. There’s also a nine-hole golf course on the way. Other attractions within an hour-and-a-half’s drive include Galway City, Westport, Clifden, Knock, the Museum of Country Life, Kylemore Abbey and Connemara.

Tel: 094 954 5400. wwwthelodgeac.com

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In the steps of North’s golf giants GOLF BREAK: With Northern Ireland staking an ever-larger claim as the home of golf thanks to stars like Rory McIlroy, there are now more opportunities than ever for recreational players to sample a taste of professional golfers’ lives.

By Gareth Makim

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oyal Portrush was this year named the future host, potentially in 2019, of the open Championship and the famous Dunluce course, and to a lesser degree Portstewart, are the north coast layouts that are regularly spoken of in hushed tones and placed highly in top ten lists of the country’s finest courses.

But just 20 minutes’ drive to the west is a less heralded 18-hole layout that offers every bit the classic links challenge, and at a fraction of the cost of its near neighbours.

Castlerock Golf Club’s Mussenden course sits exposed on the Causeway coast, and on my visit the elements played their part in creating a truly sparkling test.

The winds, in particular, often made the notion of par irrelevant as gusts were giving and taking away in equal measure. Two decent shots on the 470-yard par five left yours truly, the shortest of hitters, hole high to the right of

the green, while later efforts into the teeth of the wind left me feeling like Sisyphus rolling a mythical golf ball towards its target.

But even without the addition of inclement weather, the course gives visitors plenty to think about, notably in the trio of roughly 200-yard par threes that leave little to no room for error,, especially into a headwind (including the wonderfully named leg o’Mutton, played over a burn and tight to a railway line).

There are also several narrow landing zones off the tee and the obligatory ‘there’s probably no point looking for that’ links grass.

For me, the best is saved for last though. The short par-4 dogleg 18th, which requires accuracy off an elevated tee (which provides some of the finest views on the course) to have any shot at the green as the fairway rises above you towards the clubhouse.

Castlerock Golf Club, green fees from €90, www.castlerockgc.co.uk If tackling a links isn’t quite your thing but you

still long to test yourself like a pro, then the fabulous parkland at Galgorm Castle should hit the spot.

Just a few kilometres from the town of Ballymena, it plays host for the second year running to the Northern Ireland open and the European Challenge Tour – one level below the main tour – at the end of this month, with the public having the chance to play the course in championship condition (and yes, that includes the championship tees), following the tournament’s conclusion on Monday, September 1 (€125 for a fourball). a relatively new course, completed in 1997, the par-72 layout is a real test, especially in the run-up to the NI open when it is set up for the pros and the rough shows its teeth, meaning there is a real premium placed on accuracy off the tee that rewards the solid and the straight.

The short par-4 second, which is easily reachable for longer hitters but is surrounded on two sides by steep banks, is illustrative of the strategic challenges posed, with a variety of

blind shots and risk/reward holes around the course. Best of all, though, is the price, with green fees starting at a frankly ludicrous €31 for a course of this standard.

Galgorm Castle hosts the Northern Ireland Open from August 28-31, tickets are free.

Contact golf@galgormcastle.com or visit golf.galgormcastle.com.

If it’s Rory or bust for those seeking a glimpse of the big-time, a new experience at Robinhall House on the outskirts of Belfast offers visitors the chance to quite literally walk in the footsteps of world No.1 McIlroy, now a four-times major champion after adding open and US PGa titles to his trophy cabinet this summer.

The private estate was home to McIlroy from 2009 to 2013 and saw the construction of a golf facility tailor-made to the 25-year-old Holywood star’s practice needs.

In addition to a putting green, driving range and short game area, there is a nine-hole experience that sees identikit holes to some of the great major courses, including St andrews, Pebble Beach, augusta and Congressional, the site of McIlroy’s 2011 US open victory.

The two-hour experience costs €120. Visit www.robinhallhouse.com For more details of golf in Northern Ireland, visit www.discovernorthernireland.com/golfing.

Green green att Galgorm (main een time: The 15th gr practicee green at Robinhall pic e) and the pr picture) gr House, Rory McIlroy’s purpose-built facility

TRAvEL DEALs Of THE wEEk n Destination: Phuket – Thailand.

Price: From €768 per person.

Details: Seven nights at the Centara Kata resort on B&B basis. Prices based on two adults sharing, includes flights, taxes & accomm.

For September travel.

Contact: Sunway, tel: (01) 231 1800. www.sunway.ie. n Destination: Vietnam, Cambodia & Riches of Mekong – River Cruise.

Price: From €2,292 (save €1,490).

Details: A 9-day tour includes 7 nights on cruise ship, flights, all meals on board, daily sightseeing, gala dinner, luxurious cabins.

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Contact: Sunway, tel: (01) 231 1800. www.sunway.ie. n Destination: Dubai.

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Details: Five nights in the three-star Citymax Hotel on B&B basis includes flights, taxes & charges.

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Contact: Tel: (01) 241 2389. www.gohop.ie. n Destination: Lake Garda, Italy.

Price: €379 per person.

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charges. Departs Aug 24.

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by Patrick Arundell

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Aries Mar 21 – Apr 20

A new-found optimism, along with the confidence to share your thoughts might encourage you to opt for more challenging projects. Today’s Gemini Moon and its link to Uranus hints that new information could act as a catalyst, spurring you on.

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Taurus Apr 21 – May 21

Though you might hope for emotional harmony regarding a friendship or relationship with a significant other, it could be hard to come by today. A Mercury Neptune connection hints that confusion may be the reason you can’t seem to gel.

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Gemini May 22 – Jun 21

– Oct 23

A social focus boosts your appeal so that certain people might be drawn to you and keen to show how much they enjoy your company.

Yet, regarding a key relationship, insecurities may exacerbate background problems.

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scorpio Oct 24 – Nov 22

Someone may resort to moves that could catch you off guard, perhaps leaving you wondering how to react.

Today’s alignment hints that a misunderstanding is likely at the heart of any confusion, and the best way out of your dilemma is to do nothing.

Now is the time to let your love of knowledge fuel key activities, especially if there’s a subject you’re keen to learn more about. Today, it’s what you know as well as what you’re prepared to find out that could net you an exciting or lucrative proposition.

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Cancer Jun 22 – Jul 23

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If things get frustrating, it may be down to a challenging Neptune connection. However, you might take comfort from the fact it’s more than possible to turn things around. By applying yourself you’ll find you can make good progress.

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Leo Jul 24 – Aug 23

You may be brimming with optimism and bright ideas concerning how to spend the day. The only real danger though, is that you might attempt to do too much. Set reasonable limits to avoid promising more than you can deliver.

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Libra Sep 24

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Virgo Aug 24 – Sep 23

Plan to make this a restful day. There are two reasons for this advice; the first is because the general planetary set-up encourages relaxation. The second is down to a Mercury Neptune link which could frustrate your efforts to get ahead.

sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 21

When it comes to sealing a deal, communication could be the tricky part. The current Mercury tie-up reveals you can’t be too careful concerning having the right information at your fingertips, as vital details could be easily overlooked.

Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 20

Current influences stabilise bonds of affection, plus a romantic connection could deepen in intimacy. Current trends might also be helpful regarding business relationships.

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Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19

You may feel compelled to take a risk with a purchase that costs too much.

Pleasure could conflict with the potential pain of knowing you have gone off budget. However, if splurging gives you the pleasure you seek, it could be the better choice.

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Pisces Feb 20 – Mar 20

You can make a positive contribution with a suggestion that has farreaching implications, so steer in the direction of success. Don’t let someone derail your plans.

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Yesterday’s Solutions Across: 1 Putting green; 7 Appal; 8 Lithe; 9 Nip; 10 Arrogance; 11 Locate; 12 Cobweb; 15 Trappings; 17 Tor; 18 Exact; 19 Sloth; 21 Playing field. Down: 1 Plain clothes; 2 Imp; 3 Galore; 4 Religious; 5 Eaten; 6 Reverberated; 7 Aspic; 10 Antipathy; 13 Watch; 14 Unison; 16 Avail; 20 Oaf.

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ACROSS 1 Tremble (6) 4 Expurgate (6) 9 Remonstrance (13) 10 Wandered (7) 11 Courtyard (5) 12 Construct (5) 14 Hold off (5) 18 Automaton (5) 19 Repartee (7) 21 Confusion (13) 22 Threefold (6) 23 Motive (6)

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spORT DIGEsT Swimmers fail to progress in heats sWIMMING It

was a disappointing day for Irish swimmers yesterday as all four failed to make it out of their heats at the European Swimming Championships in Berlin. Barry Murphy (pictured), who has high hopes for the 50m Breaststroke, warmed up with the 100m event, but could only finish third behind fellow Irishman Nicholas Quinn and ahead of Dan Sweeney, but none was quick enough to progress. Brendan Hyland finished seventh in the 50m Butterfly but will be confident of a better performance in the 200m later in the week, while Sycerika McMahon and Fiona Doyle will compete in the heats of the 100m breaststroke.

HERE cOME THE GIRLs

Ireland women’s rugby team member lynne Cantwell poses for a photograph with fans as dublin airport’s Terminal One was thronged yesterday by hundreds of supporters who turned out to give the World Cup players a homecoming to remember.

Following their achievement in the tournament at the Jean Bouin Stadium in Paris – most notably a quarterfinal win over four-time champions new Zealand – the Girls in Green were hailed as national heroes.

The flight delay only served to heighten the anticipation of the crowd, which surrounded the players as soon as they appeared in the arrivals hall.

Wrist of fate slams door on Rafa’s Open by cyRus puNDOLE

DefenDing US Open champion Rafael nadal will miss this year’s tournament because of injury.

The Spaniard announced his decision not to compete at flushing Meadows on his official facebook page yesterday.

The 28-year-old has been struggling

‘This is a very tough moment for me’ with a wrist injury and has not played since his shock Wimbledon defeat to nick Kyrgios in July.

The problem is a new one for nadal to deal with after long-running battles with his knees but it now means Andy Mur-

ray, the world no.9, will be seeded in the top eight, and so avoid the likes of novak Djokovic and Roger federer until the last eight. ‘i am very sorry to announce i won’t be able to play at this year’s US Open, a tournament on which i’ve played three consecutive finals in my last participations,’ nadal wrote. ‘i am sure you understand that it is a very tough moment for me since it is a tournament i love and where i have great memories from fans, the night matches, so many things. ‘not much more i can do right now, other than accept the situation.’

The 14-time grand-slam winner’s injury means his pursuit of federer’s record 17 majors will be on hold until the Australian Open in January.

ODDbALLs Mask of Johnno

From Glen to Glen: Liverpool players donned Glen Johnson masks to celebrate the defender’s (pictured, non-masked) 30th birthday on Sunday night PICTURE: TwITTER/bRad jonEs

tennis

Roger’s at it again

No going back: Nadal is unable to defend his title due to injury

roGer Federer has qualified for a record 13th consecutive Barclays aTP world Tour Finals after claiming his sixth western and Southern open title in Cincinnati with victory over Spain’s david Ferrer. Federer said: ‘it’s always an honour being part of the best eight.’

The funniest stories from the world of sport

Malmo boss cuts out costly missus at home NorweGiaN coach age Hareide has turfed his wife out of their home so he can focus better on Malmo’s Champions League qualifying encounter with red Bull Salzburg. Malmo are in austria for today’s first leg, with the winners of the tie going through to the lucrative group stages. ‘i’ve even sent

my wife home so i can be in peace and prepare,’ said Hareide, who lined up in defence for Manchester City and Norwich in the 1980s.

‘She was thrown out and has gone up to the Norwegian mountains. when it gets like this i go into a bubble where i spend a lot of time on details.’

Dunbar wins out in Junior Road Race

cycLING Eddie Dunbar of the

O’Leary Stone/Kanturk CC came up trumps on Sunday when he added the National Junior Road Race title to his wins this season. Inches separated him from second-placed Michael O’Loughlin. For Dunbar the future looks bright, with many scouts from the cycling world looking for his signature with a view to a successful career in the professional ranks. Last week the 17year-old passed his Leaving Certificate with distinction and said. ‘Now I can look forward to following my dream of being a professional cyclist.’

Ireland lose out to Spain in tight game HOckEy Ireland

went down to a narrow defeat against Spain last night for the second time in five days in the 3 Nations event at UCD. Emma Smyth gave Ireland the lead but Spain levelled just before the break and went in front from a penalty corner in the 55th minute.

Ireland really stepped up in the final few minutes looking for an equaliser but good interchanges never found the final pass and no meaningful shot tested the Spanish keeper. The team will now enjoy a rest day before taking on France tomorrow evening.

Froome with a Vue

cycLING Chris Froome will return to

action at the Vuelta a Espana this weekend after being forced to abandon his Tour de France title defence last month. The 29-year-old leads a nineman Team Sky line-up featuring fellow Brits Peter Kennaugh and Luke Rowe.

‘This is exactly the sort of challenge I need after the disappointment of withdrawing from the Tour,’ said Froome, whose race was ended by a fractured wrist. But Mark Cavendish, who only returned to action last week after being injured on the first day of the Tour, will not take part.

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Wenger is not motivated by winning Euro millions

by JOHN PAYNE

ARSENE WENGER will let others decide whether qualifying for the Champions League group stages for a 17th consecutive time would represent success at Arsenal.

But the Gunners boss insists prestige rather than money are the main motivation going into tonight’s qualifying round, first leg against Besiktas.

Arsenal arrived in Turkey last night in high spirits after Aaron Ramsey’s lastgasp goal got them off to a winning Premier League start against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Wenger, who ended his nine-year wait for a trophy by winning the FA Cup in May, has never hidden the significance he places on finishing in the top four.

‘You let people judge what you do. All I can do is do my best every day and accept the verdict. I’m in a public job, so I accept it,’ said Wenger.

‘In England the competition is al-

besiktas v arsenal Tussle: Koscielny and Ba

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KEY bATTLE: Demba ba

v Laurent Koscielny

Ba will be well known to the Arsenal defence from his time with Chelsea.

A dangerous customer on his day, the Senegal striker is likely to prove to be a real handful for Koscielny and Co tonight.

The Frenchman will need to be at his determined best on a tricky night in Turkey’s largest city.

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Besiktas have only once reached the last eight of the european Cup, way back in 1987

‘All I can do is my best and accept the verdict’ ways hard. We finished fourth with 79 points last year but in the past have won the championship with 78.

‘That shows you the number of teams who can achieve big, big quality in England has increased. Six or seven can fight for the championship this year.’

Qualification for the group stages would bring Arsenal £7million in prize money, with each home game worth around £3m of match-day revenue.

But despite splashing out on the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in the past year, Wenger maintains qualifying again for the group stages is not just about being able to sign top players.

‘It doesn’t affect too much my transfer policy,’ he said. ‘Financially it’s a big game but that’s not the most important thing. We want to compete at the top level and fight with the best in Europe.

‘That’s the point of this competition for us. We have always in the history at our club adapted to our finances.’

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20 Years since Arsenal won a

european trophy, the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup

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Successive seasons Arsenal have played in the Champions League

7 Games against Turkish

teams for Arsenal before tonight’s match

POssibLETEAMs

Besiktas: Zengen, Kurtulus, Sahan, Pektemek, Hutchinson, Ozyakup, Uysal, Frei, Gulu, Ramon, Ba. Arsenal: Szczesny, Debuchy, Koscielny, Chambers, Monreal, Arteta, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla, Sanchez (right), Giroud.

words by Nick Metcalfe

Edin down right path to another tilt at title

Edin DZEKO insists Manchester City will take nothing for granted in their defence of the Premier League title this season.

A hard-fought 2-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday made it even more obvious to the Bosnia-Herzegovina striker there is no room for complacency.

The 28-year-old said: ‘With five teams fighting for the title, it’s good to start with a win but we are not there [yet]. There are so many games to come and we have to prepare for the next one, for the big game against Liverpool [next Monday] to try to win at home.

‘We have brought in some great new players. Some of them still need time because it was the World Cup. We can still improve a lot. Each game, we can be better and just try to continue where we finished [at Newcastle].’

Dzeko (pictured) was a key figure in the win at St James’ Park. Despite not scoring himself, his clever back-heel allowed David Silva to fire City in front and Sergio Aguero sealed it late on.

‘We played very well. From the first minute, we were there like the manager wanted us to be, to try to press them high,’ added Dzeko, who is reportedly close to signing a new contract at the Etihad Stadium.

‘We didn’t score an early goal but it was the perfect time, five minutes before half-time.

‘We controlled the game, were definitely the better side and deserved this win.’

fOOTbALL DigEsT ‘Perfectionist Ollie’ Celtic play on Owen rallies behind Van Gaal 3 Further matches MICHAeL OWeN says Manchester United can still earn a top-four finish despite their disappointing start to the Premier League season. The former Reds striker watched United slump to a 2-1 defeat to Swansea at Old Trafford on Saturday but still expects new boss Louis van Gaal to secure a Champions League place. ‘United will have a decent season and get back into the top four and the Champions League,’ said Owen. ‘I don’t think they

Slow start: Van Gaal have the quality to dethrone Manchester City or finish above Chelsea but I think they’ll have a good season.’

Martin Olsson must sit out after admitting a charge of improper conduct. The Canaries defender (pictured) pushed referee Simon Hooper after being sent off during Norwich’s defeat at Wolves.

MARTYN WOOLFORD says boss Ian Holloway (pictured) deserves the credit for Millwall’s great start to the season. The Lions have won their first two Championship games and Woolford, who scored the winner in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Fulham, said: ‘It’s nearly all down to the manager. There have not been a lot of new faces but he is a bit of a perfectionist so we are looking at every little thing we can improve.’

as Legia lose latest appeal

CeLTIC have been cleared to continue in the Champions League this season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Legia Warsaw’s appeal to be reinstated into the competition. The Polish side were kicked out for fielding an ineligible player against the Hoops despite a 6-1 aggregate victory.

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TRANSFER TALK

Ancelotti hints Di Maria could be on his way

2 Players leaving

Chelsea on loan.

Marko Marin and Josh McEachran have joined Fiorentina and Vitesse Arnhem respectively

CARLO ANCELOTTI has admitted Angel Di Maria could leave Real Madrid amid renewed speculation he is on his way to Manchester United. Reports suggest United are ready to launch a £50million bid for the Argentina winger (pictured). Real boss Ancelotti said: ‘I do not know what he has decided – just that until August 31 he will be here in principle.

If from there he stays or is no longer, we will see later.’ Meanwhile, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella is confident another United target, Juan Cuadrado, will remain in Italy. Montella said: ‘Juan – he is here now and he will be here in the future.’

Early pointer: Schurrle and Costa, inset, salute their goals as Chelsea come from behind last night PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES

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by Danny Griffiths DIEGO COsta and Cesc Fabregas wasted little time last night in producing the quality which could take Chelsea to the title.

Jose Mourinho splashed out a combined £62million on the two La Liga stars in the summer and their class was soon evident at a wet and windy turf Moor.

Costa scored the predatory strike he was brought in from atletico Madrid to provide, sweeping in his first goal in English football. the spaniard calmly latched on to a

Helping hand: Ivanovic, right, thanks Fabregas PICTURE: AFP

17th-minute rebound after a shot from overlapping Branislav Ivanovic rattled the far post.

Just four minutes later, Fabregas produced a sublime first-time pass from the edge of the area to pick out andre schurrle for another crisp finish.

they were two flashes of magic which Chelsea often lacked against weaker opposition last term.

Burnley had taken a shock 13thminute lead when scott arfield’s drive flew past new Chelsea No.1 thibaut Courtois after the Blues failed to deal with a corner. But that was like poking

a stick into a wasps’ nest as the favourites for the title swarmed forward to overwhelm the Clarets.

Ivanovic converted Fabregas’ corner in the 33rd minute to effectively put the game beyond Burnley as Chelsea ran out easy winners.

Target: Fanni

LEICESTER are closing in on the capture of French right-back Rod Fanni. The 32-yearold is out of favour at Ligue 1 Marseille and is expected to have a medical at the Premier League new boys this week.

R’s in for Erding qPR have made an enquiry about St Etienne forward Mevlut Erding, according to the player’s agent. The Turkey international scored 13 Ligue 1 goals last season and has netted three in two games already this term. Agent Willie McKay said: ‘qPR are one club who have expressed an interest. Erding is available for around £7million and at the age of 27 he could prove to be a real bargain.’

ONTHEGRApEviNE u SOUTHAMPTON manager Ronald Koeman wants to take £8million-rated Lazio winger Alvaro Gonzalez (pictured) to St Mary’s. u NORWICH are on the brink of signing former Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar, 32, who was released by Sunderland earlier this summer. u BAYERN Munich have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for Roma REDS centre-back Mehdi Benatia. The Serie A LET TiAGO outfit want £25million Liverpool centrefor the 27-year-old back Tiago Ilori former Marseille man, has been loaned who stalled on a new to Bordeaux for Roma deal in May. the season.

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At a loss: Killian Brennan of St Pat’s appeals in vain for a penalty in their home defeat to Limerick pIcture: INpHO

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Dublin derby off as Dundalk’s lead extended LaST nighT’S big Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers was postponed shortly before kick off due to the pitch at Dalymount Park being deemed unplayable. in a statement, the Fai said: ‘The decision was made by Tomás Connolly, the referee in charge of the fixture, after he inspected the pitch and deemed it unplayable due to repair work that had been carried out inappropriately.’

On the pitch, leaders Dundalk scored a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Sligo Rovers to remain four points clear at the top of the table as secondplaced Cork City also had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to ten-man Bray Wanderers.

Danny north put Sligo in front when slotting home a 31st minute penalty after Eamon Zayed had been upended by Dundalk skipper andy Boyle. But David McMillan

snatched an 86th minute equlaiser with Sligo having alan Keane red carded in stoppage time. gareth McDonagh gave Bray a 14th minute lead against Cork at Turner’s Cross. Wanderers had defender Michael Barker sent off on 32 minutes before Cork got the equaliser through midfielder garry Buckley four minutes into the second half.

Champions St Patrick’s athletic’s hold on their title is all but over as they lost 1-0 at home to Limerick, the only goal of the game coming from Rory gaffney five minutes into the second half.

UCD and athlone Town played out a 1-1 draw in the basement battle at the UCD Bowl. Conor Cannon put UCD ahead on nine minutes from an ayman Ben Mohamed’s pass.

Bottom-of-the-table athlone remained much the better side, though, and duly levelled on 63 minutes through John Mulroy.

Special ones Impressive Blues make flying start

by jAck fOx CHELSEA showed why many have tipped them to be crowned Premier League champions this season after a comfortable 3-1 victory over new boys Burnley at Turf Moor.

Goals from £32million striker Diego Costa, Andre Schurrle and defender Branislav Ivanovic got the Blues’ campaign off to a flying start, despite falling behind to Scott Arfield’s 13th-minute opener.

The result will be a tough lesson for Sean Dyche’s Clarets, who only returned to the top flight this season after a four-year absence.

Before the game, Jose Mourinho declared he wanted to see his players fighting for their places after giving keeper Thibaut Courtois the nod over regular No.1 Petr Cech.

‘I’m so, so comfortable and feel so safe by having these two goalkeepers with us,’ said the Chelsea boss. ‘I hope he’ll [Cech] fight for his place and not sit in a comfortable chair and accept the position.’

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Group bonding: Schurrle is buried under a pile of his delighted Chelsea team-mates after scoring their second goal

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