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Council move to cut tax on home  liam cahill

A MOTION tabled by Sinn Fein to commit to reduce the local property tax by 15% was passed at Monday’s Dublin City Council meeting.

The motion was passed by a clear majority, and should bring the local authority closer to resolving the hotly contested issue.

Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) for Ballyfermot/Drimnagh said: “Our

motion commits Dublin City Council to supporting the maximum cut of 15% for 2015. This will be putting money back into people’s pockets.”

However, Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab) and colleagues voted down the motion, saying they would be seeking a reduction in the property tax as a Labour group.

The proposal will now go on public display until August 13.

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Talent will out: The only way is up for all these star pupils these children were among those awarded at The Centre for Talented Youth Ireland’s (CTYI) awards ceremony in DCU earlier this week.

Claire Canning, Lewis Byrne, Sean Malone, Maria Byrne, Jasmine Sanni and Anita Incrocci participated in the talent search to make

them eligible for the CTYI summer courses, which provide enrichment courses for young students with high academic ability, to help them reach their potential through relevant and interesting challenges based on ability and interest, rather than age. Picture: Conor McCabe

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Divisions emerge over 15% property tax cut  liam cahill

DUBLIN City Council has passed a motion committing itself to reducing the property tax by 15%, moving a step closer to solving the hotly contested issue.

The vote was made at the local authority’s general meeting on Monday and adopted by a show of hands, where a clear majority was achieved.

To pass a motion in the council, councillors can vote on it, pass it through consensus, or bring it forward through a show of hands.

Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) for Ballyfermot/ Drimnagh, who has been vocal on the issue, said: “Our motion [by Sinn Fein] commits Dublin City Council to supporting the maximum cut of 15% for 2015.

“This will be putting money back into people’s pockets, which will benefit the local

Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab, Pembroke/South-Dock) said: “Sinn Fein’s position is based on populism. It pretends to people they’re doing something when they’re not.” Picture: Photocall Ireland

economy.

“Sinn Fein opposes the Government’s [local] property tax; it puts an unjust tax burden on middle and lowincome households.”

The local property tax motion has been on the

agenda of the new Sinn Fein-led ruling coalition since the outcome of the local elections.

According to Cllr Doolan, in the weeks leading up to the debate there had been moves to delay discussion on the motion, which resulted in a drawn-out “argument” between Sinn Fein and the council.

The motion was also subject to an amendment by People Before Profit Alliance, who wanted to see the abolition of the tax in its entirety and the introduction of a wealth tax.

Cllr Brid Smith (PBPA, Ballyfermot/ Drimnagh) said: “Our position is that we’re not in favour of the property tax at all.

“At the end of the day, we should be looking for the abolition of the bloody thing as it’s a severe penalty on the ordinary working people and the unemployed.”

The vote wasn’t without its fair share of criticism, most notably from

members of Fianna Fail and Labour who see the vote as a way to calm public anger over the tax.

Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab, Pembroke/SouthDock) said: “Sinn Fein’s position is based on populism. It pretends to people they’re doing something when they’re not.”

He and his cohort of Labour councillors voted down the proposal, even though they suppor t an eventual reduction.

‘A reduction’ He said: “I would be seeking a reduction in property tax as a Labour group,” said Cllr Lacey.

“Sinn Fein have no idea what they’re going to cut.”

Criticism has also been mounting from those who, while generally supporting a reduction in the local property tax, think it may be fiscally unviable.

Cllr Kieran Binchy (FG, Pembroke/SouthDock) whose group

voted against the passing of the motion, said: “It could end up being pie in the sky.

“If they’re cutting taxes in one area, they will have to bring in cuts to spending and they haven’t told us how they’re going to do that.”

Consultation On Tuesday, Dublin City Council announced a process of public consultation regarding the proposed introduction of the tax, which will run right through until August 13.

The responses will be gathered and applied to a report, which will be presented to city councillors on September 22. Members of the public can fill out a form online, or attain a hard copy at Dublin City Council offices at Wood Quay.

For fur ther information on the public consultation, see the website of Dublin City Council: www.Dublincity.ie.

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community: event has seen locals through good and bad times

Plan to take cars off street

Pearse St festival marks 27th year  liam cahill

STANDREW’S Resource Centre on Pearse Street kicks off its annual South Dockland’s Festival on Monday.

The event, organised by the local centre in collaboration with Pearse Area Recreational Centre and the City Quays Traditional Association, takes place from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25.

“Some of the events are very small and some are big,” said Jim Hargis of St Andrew’s Resource Centre, which is the lead organiser of the event “People love it. We’ve been late organising it this year; obviously there are financial constraints

in the current environment, but people love it.”

This year’s festivities include a variety of Bollywood dance lessons for all ages, a Viking Splash tour, an international race night, a screening of family movies, an open top bus tour of the city, computer games’ classes, Pearse Street’s Got Talent, wakeboarding for all ages, art workshops, teddy bear picnic for young children, a memorial quiz, a children’s talent show and the South Dock’s parade, which will wrap the festival next Friday.

The festival has been running for the past 27 years, through good and bad economic times.

Over the course of those

years, it has become a pivotal part of the Pearse Street area, allowing local people showcase the best of their community. Hundreds of volunteers from the docklands area take part and even more local people attend.

“It was set up originally to bolster the local community in a previous recession when things were fairly difficult in the Pearse Street area,” said Hargis.

“So to rally community spirit, we set up a festival and it’s gone from strength to strength.”

Visit www.standrews. ie to view or download the festival programme, including event times and dates.

Piece of cake: Fourth Natural Bakery store is dished up in Ranelagh Cole Cole and Hugo Condon from Ranelagh play with the mini footballers on the World Cup Finals themed cake at the opening of the fourth Natural Bakery store in Dublin. The new bakery is located in the heart of Ranelagh, and adds to the existing branches in Kilmainham, Donnybrook and Rathmines. A fifth store is due to open soon in Stillorgan, and these two new stores will create 15 full-time and 20 part-time jobs.

Picture: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

THE street by the entrance to the Westbury Hotel could be pedestrianised as part of a Dublin City Council proposal.

The plan, proposed to the south east area committee meeting of the council, includes plans to refurbish Chatham Street, Chatham Lane, Henry Street, Swan Yard and Wicklow Street. “[We want to] expand the experience of Grafton Street...to other streets,” said Brian Swan, deputy city architect, at a presentation of the proposals.

It is proposed to replace brick paving and street furniture on some streets, and to add plants and trees in pedestrian areas. The work, which is subject to council approval, would be done on a phased basis.

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don’sdublin A real maestro JOHN Field was born in Golden Lane, Dublin 8 in 1782 and was by all accounts a musical prodigy, playing his first concert at nine years old.

In 1802, he travelled to St Petersburg. He performed his First Piano Concerto to rapturous applause in the Philharmonic Hall, St Petersburg in March, 1804. This show brought immediate recognition and Field’s financial position quickly improved.

With his unique, delicate playing style, Field created a new ideal for future artistic expression that was taken on by succeeding composers, most notably by Frederick Chopin.

He spent his final years in Moscow and died from pneumonia on January 23, 1837, aged 54. The story goes that when he was on his deathbed, a priest asked him what was his religion. A Catholic?

A Protestant? Or maybe a Calvinist? “No, I’m a pianist,” he replied, joking to the end.

Although, sadly, he never returned to his native city, he is remembered here with the memorial near his place of birth (above), and by the John Field Room in the National Concert Hall.

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people Special kidney transplant hailed for recovery

New lease of life for Megan  laura webb

A TEENAGER has been given a new lease of life thanks to her father and a new kidney transplant technique.

Megan Carter from Coolock is the first child to have the treatment that allows patients whose bodies once rejected transplants because of high levels of powerful antibodies to receive organs successfully.

She was the first child in Ireland and the UK to receive the treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Born with problems with her kidneys, the 14-year-old received a kid-

ney transplant in Temple Street Hospital in 2011.

However, it was rejected by her body, and the kidney was removed the following day, meaning she required life-saving dialysis on a daily basis.

Although she was on a transplant list, her chances of getting a getting a kidney were low and the chance of elevated levels of antibodies that which would reject a kidney were high.

A call from Dr Stephen Marks, from Great Ormond Street, changed her life when he outlined a new technique that would flush out the antibodies, which has previously worked in adult cases.

This meant that her father, Edward, who wasn’t considered a viable donor, was now able to give his daughter a lifechanging gift – a kidney.

Megan’s mother, Carol Williams, said: “It was fantastic of Dr Marks ... to take us on. We were at our wits’ end and we felt like all avenues led to a brick wall.”

Three months ago, after an intense week removing her antibodies, Megan received a kidney transplant from her father.

Delighted with the outcome, Carol said there was a noticeable difference with her daughter immediately after the transplant.

Megan Carter had a dramatic turnaround in her wellbeing following the successful kidney transplant

“It is like she had come to life in front of our eyes.

Her hair was glossy, her eyes were bright, she had colour in her cheeks and she was the child that we should have had before.

“Three months on, and Megan’s immune system is almost up to full strength.

The change in Megan is visible both day and night, and she’s a happy, normal child. She’s not tired any more,” she said.

Megan and her family have been actively involved in making people more aware about the need for people to carry organ donation cards, and would urge everyone to carry one.

Thanks to this groundbreaking treatment, they believe the 80% success rate of this procedure offers families like them hope for the future which they once had lost.

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moving on An exhibition on the Charlemont Street Flats

City regeneration captured in photos  laura webb lwebb@dublingazette.com

A city community currently going through a regeneration project in Dublin 2 has been captured by a photographer who is now exhibiting her work in one of the flats there.

‘Waiting’ is the photographic exhibition of Charlemont Street Flats by award-winning photographer Jeanette Lowe.

The entire complex is due to be demolished over the coming years and only 50 families remain at the Tom Kelly Road Flats. But before they are all moved on, the community wanted to archive the historic

housing complex before it is redeveloped.

Speaking to The Gazette about her involvement Jeanette said she was invited to take some photographs of French Mullen House and Charlemont Gardens before and during their demolition.

“French Mullen House was built by Micheal Scott in the 1940s and Charlemont Gardens was one of five blocks that were built in the 1960s and there is four still remaining.

“They have knocked down two and I was invited to come and take some photographs by the Charlemont community group.

“Really it was to archive it, but when I went into the flats and I saw that some of them were still essentially intact I became quite interested in it. I hadn’t intended to do an exhibition but then they asked if I could do an exhibition,” she said.

Awareness

The exhibition, which runs from now until July 25, is at Flat 53 at Tom Kelly Road Flats a unique venue that works for this exhibition. “One of the reasons I find it important to have the exhibition in the flat is that so many people have stopped seeing flat complexes in Dublin. They just walk by

them and they don’t see them anymore and they are not really aware of the communities.

“I think by having people in the flat and bringing them in, it creates engagement and I think engagement particularly at a time of regeneration is very important because there are people living in apartments across the roads, there are people working in office blocks and shops all around and I think there is huge interest for people to come in because they don’t normally get an opportunity.

“I did an exhibition called village in the city which was in a flat in Pearse House, my grand-

Photographer Jeanette Lowe’s Waiting (above) archives the Charlemont Street Flats which are due to be demolished

mother was from Pearse House so that is how I became involved in that. I think it was from my work in that that I was asked to come and take some photographs here,” she said.

The exhibition captures

the eerie feel that some of the empty flats have left behind, but with 50 families still there Jeanette said the project has also captured a little history of their life before they move on.

The exhibition was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke (Ind). Admission is free and is open from 11am-5pm Monday to Friday or 12 noon to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday.

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democracy People power given fresh boost

Dubliners may still get to elect mayor  laura webb

T H E PR O C E S S o f directly electing a mayor for Dublin could be back on the cards after then Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan met all Dublin local authorities to discuss future governance arrangements.

On the request of the four Dublin local authority mayors, the meeting took place in the Custom House on July 7.

In the meantime, a motion for a plebiscite to let the people decide whether or not there should be a directly elected Mayor of Dublin was passed at a meeting of Fingal County Council this week. It was tabled

by Cllr Cian O’Callaghan (Ind), who was very involved in debating the issue last year.

In a statement to The Gazette, the former minister said he had always been “favourably disposed” to a directly elected mayor but that any such proposal would have to be the result of a bottom-up approach and not come from central Government.

“If the Dublin authorities are serious about this they must give close consideration as to how they will provide for the

governance of the metropolitan area as a whole and not just focus on the position of the directly elected mayor.

“The citizens of Dublin are central to all of this and the local authorities must examine how they might engage them in the debate in what would be best for Dublin.”

His comments followed the rejection by Fingal County Council, in March, of a proposal that would have allowed Dublin voters to decide whether or not they wanted a directly elected mayor through a plebiscite.

All four local authorities in Dublin needed to support the plebiscite for it to go ahead.

At the time, then minsiter Hogan had said it was a matter for the elected members to “form their own views, and it is clear that there is not a consensus across the Dublin authorities that would enable a plebiscite to be held.

“The previous process was a good start but the four Dublin authorities must build on this and improve matters somewhat.

“Whatever comes out of this process must be substantial, realistic, and

Lord Mayor Christy Burke: Further guidelines on directly elected mayor pending

the functions and the cost and all other implications must be examined closely.”

Lord Mayor Christy Burke (Ind) told Dublin city councillors at a council meeting earlier this week about the discussion. He said: “The minister brought the four of us [mayors] together to indicate that he will issue guidelines for further debates for all local authorities in order to get a decision on a directly elected mayor. There would be at least two years’ work attached to

this. He hopes the discussion paper will come in the very near future and he hopes to have a response to his office by October 31.” The issues will now be dealt with by the newly appointed Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly.

Deputy Kevin Humphreys (Lab) has tabled a Bill in the Dail that would renew the process for a directly elected mayor in Dublin. He said he would like to see a plebiscite next year at the same time the marriage equality referendum is taking place.

Art exhibition at Casino at Marino An exhibition inspired by Lord Charlemont’s Casino involves 40 artists’ drawings being transformed onto porcelain plates for a limited edition collection.

The Office of Public Works presents Meditation on Plates, an exhibition at one of Ireland’s most highly regarded historic buildings, the Casino at Marino.

Irish and international artists, designers and architects were invited to give their observations of the Casino building, its ornamental elements or surroundings in a personal drawing before it being transformed onto porcelain plates and

reproduced in a limited edition of 18 plates per artist.

Designed by Sir William Chambers Casino Marino was a pleasure house for James Caulfield, 1st Earl of Charlemont, widely recognised as one of the most enlightened and cultured men of his day. This miniature building is regarded as both a unique and fine representation of 18th century neo-classical European architecture.

The complete collection of plates was unveiled on July 12 in the main saloon of the Casino.

A selection of original drawings will be shown in the china closet

and zodiac rooms adjoining the main saloon. The exhibition is curated by Irish artist and designer Nuala Goodman.

Included in this exhibition are Dorothy Cross, Barnabà Fornasetti, Richard Gorman, Eithne Jordan and Alessandro Mendini. Many of the participants are Italian, living in Italy or who have lived in Italy.

This ties in with Lord Charlemont’s desire to bring some of the beauty of Italy to Ireland.

This exhibition runs until October 31, 2014. It will be possible to purchase the plates, either as a collection or individually.

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festival: SWORD swallowing, fire breathing

Spectacular fun for all the family H

undreds of thousands descended on Dublin’s streets recently for Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular, Ireland’s largest family festival. While Merrion

Square hosted the biggest street performance competition in the world, the rest of the city featured concerts, family picnics, artisan food events and outdoor screenings.

Rachel Keane, Liam McCann and Jenny Egan of the Supersonic Trampoline Club

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Jedward showed their support on the night

The award winners with hosts, 98FM presenters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. Pictures: Patrick O’Leary

Nathan Elliott, Cindy O’Meara and Alan O’Meara

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Anne and Eugene Kavanagh

Callan Price

Best of Dublin are noted by 98FM MORE than 300 people gathered to see the city’s best hidden gems, people and businesses awarded for their contribution to the capital at 98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards, which recently took place at Smock Alley Theatre in Temple Bar. Over 300,000 98FM listeners voted in 21 categories which included parks, gig venues, family spots and people who make big and small contributions. A total of 10,000 nominations were made.

The awards ceremony was hosted by 98FM presenters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon, and saw GAA fanatic and community volunteer, Bobby Shane Gillece from Marino, walk away with the top gong for Best Dub for his die-hard loyalty to the city.

The 23-year-old has never missed a Dublin game in Croke Park, and is such a dedicated Dub that his whole arm is covered in tattoos depicting some of the city’s most famous landmarks, such

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as the Molly Malone statue, the GPO and the Ha’penny Bridge. He also volunteers every Saturday to train young players at St Vincent’s GAA Club.

He was presented with the award by Cllr Mannix Flynn (Ind), who was representing the Lord Mayor of Dublin on the night.

“I can’t believe I won, I genuinely am the proudest Dub there is, so to be recognised in this way is such a massive honour,” he said.

Other award recipients include Dublin Zoo for

the best date place, the Phoenix Park for the best park, Tallaght Theatre for the best gig venue, Brian McLouhglin for the best bus driver and Coffee Kiosk Ballsbridge for the best coffee.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Adrian Kennedy said: “The staggering amount of votes the station received from listeners really conveys how much pride people have in their city, and I want to congratulate all the winners and finalists tonight.”

Best Dub Bobby-Shane Gillece received his award Best Morning Person Richie McKeon

from Cllr Mannix Flynn (Ind)

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Paul Griffin has a busy day tending to the needs of others with his physiotherapy skills, but quality time with his wife and son is also a priority for him

a day in the life: physiotherapist and former dublin captain, paul griffin

On the ball to help others  ian begley

HE SPENDS most of his day treating people with brain injuries caused by strokes or accidents, or helping them to recover from spinal injuries or to live with prosthetic limbs.

This week, The Gazette caught up with former Dublin captain and GAA legend Paul Griffin, to find out just how a day in his life goes as a physiotherapist in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire.

At the specific time of 7.20am, the Dundrum local begins his day, spending most of his morning trying to get his young son ready for the creche.

“Breakfast isn’t much of a big thing for me. The morning is more about

myself and my wife getting our son ready to get out the door so we can drop him up at his creche, which is our main focus.

“I drive into work every morning and drop him off on the way. I then get into the hospital from around 8.15am, and start seeing patients from about 8.30am, where they come down to the main gym and begin their treatment.

‘Review progress’ “On certain days, we would have either team meetings or conferences with the consultant or the members of the team to review treatment plans or review progress and to plan towards discharge for patients.

“Generally, we would see patients

from the beginning of the morning to about 12.30pm, then we would all break for lunch,” he said.

Paul added that in his line of work, he mostly works individually with patients, developing a bond with them throughout their stay in the hospital.

He said: “A lot of the people I treat are through individual sessions, but on occasion we might do a group session together, or maybe link-in with the sports and exercise department.

“I’d see a lot of our patients for a number of weeks throughout their stay, from anything between six weeks to 12 weeks or so. I would also get to know them very well.

“Then, by about 5pm, I would catch up on some paperwork and get home

around 6pm. Thankfully, when I get back I have the opportunity to spend some quality time with my son before he heads off to bed.

“Afterwards, I might go for a run or do some exercise for a little while, and then I would just relax with my wife and watch a movie or something, or even read before I head off to bed,” said Paul.

The NRH provides a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services to patients from throughout Ireland who, as a result of an accident, illness or injury have acquired a physical or cognitive disability and require specialist rehabilitation.

For further information on their services, see www.nrh.ie.

The eighth annual Dublin City Soul Festival takes place this month on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.

The weekend is a celebration of peace, unity and love, and each year sees a host of exciting events to choose from, most of which are free.

One of the most popular events includes The Soul Picnic – a picnicstyle concert starring an exciting lineup of local, national and international artists.

Much more than a music event, those attending can enjoy tasty treats and barbecue food from picnic vendors.

Meanwhile, the Love The City Music Trail is like a pub crawl of all Dublin’s great venues, where you can enjoy a relaxing beverage while enjoying an acoustic set from one of the great participating solo artists or duets, before strolling on and submerging yourself in the next musical experience of Soul Festival buskers and street artists.

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Family Festival: four Days of Films for youngsters

Opening children’s minds to the magic of cinema  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

Dublin’s Irish Film Institute (IFI) in Temple Bar has a real treat in store for the whole family this month with a special programme of screenings during their Family Festival.

The Gazette spoke to Alicia McGivern, main organiser of the festival,

about how the festival came about and what families can expect to see and do.

“This is the fifth year of the Family Festival.

We look at films from c h i l d r e n ’s f e s t i v a l s around the world and Europe and there would be a huge number of really high quality films for children that

wouldn’t get seen or released in the regular cinema and we try to bring those films to the audience.

“Then there are films doing the rounds that get a good reputation with audiences. “ W h a t w e wo u l d really like the children to do is have a great cinema experience that

opens their minds to living in other countries or experiencing other ways of living and open their minds to the magic of cinema.”

Alicia went on to say: “Opening night is great fun and we make the cinema very family friendly with lots of activities going on.

“We’ll have a magician in the foyer and this is followed by an animation film called The House of Magic which is going on release shortly after that, so we have the Irish premier

A scene from The House of Magic which will be shown at the festival

of it.

“The next big highl i g h t wo u l d b e t h e Shaun the Sheep event which is on Sunday morning.

“W hat we’ve done is put together a pro-

gramme from the episodes and have created a farm theme around that with a real farm outside on [Meeting House] square.

“A lot of film experience today is kids going

to the cinema on their own so we’re trying to make it more of a family experience.

“If the parents have two kids and one is older, they can drop the older one off and they’ll be chaperoned inside the cinema.

“Then, we finish with a World Cup theme on Sunday [July 20] with a film about table football.”

IFI Family Festival, Temple Bar, starts on Thursday, July 17 at 5.30pm and ends on Sunday, July 20 at 4.30 pm All films cost €5 per person with a special family ticket (two adults and two children) for film events available for €15.

Workshops range in price from €7 to €20.

To book a film, you should ring the IFI Box Office on 01 6793477 and for workshop booking, ring 01 6129455 or 01 612 9436.

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campaign: stars offer their support to charity

Samaritans highlight the importance of talk  Laura Webb

Love/Hate star Peter Coonan and RTE news anchor Bryan Dobson joined forces recently to help the Samaritans launch their Talk to Us campaign which aims to reach out to men in particular.

These famous faces we r e a m o n g o t h e r s such as Newstalk’s Off the Ball presenter Ger Gilroy and Sarah Ryan from the Dublin Senior Camogie Team who offered their support to

the campaign.

The campaign, simply themed Talk to Us, emphasises the importance of talking and aims to highlight that the charity is available 24/7 for anyone who may be struggling to cope.

The launch also unveiled a specially commissioned 45 foot by 10 foot mural painted in bright green along the side of River House on Chancery Street, an area where about 80,000 Luas passengers pass by every day.

Speaking about the campaign, Samaritans’ volunteer Majella Canty said: “Many of the people who contact us are not suicidal, but they may be struggling to cope with their problems.

“Our volunteers are ordinary people who provide a safe space to talk. Calls are confidential and those who contact us can be themselves. The increase in calls to Samaritans this year shows that there are many people out there who need to talk.”

Peter Coonan commented: “I am delighted to lend my support to the Samaritans’ Talk to Us campaign.

“It is important that people speak about the issues that get them down, and Samaritans is a confidential service that nobody should be afraid to contact. Few services operate around the clock, which makes their service a vital one in the area of suicide prevention.”

Speaking at the launch, RTE’s Six One

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Pictured are Bryan Dobson (front) with Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy, Majella Canty from Samaritans Ireland, Deirdre Breathnach from TG4 and Sarah Ryan, Dublin Senior Camoige Team, at the campaign launch. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

news anchor, Br yan Dobson, said: “I’m happy to, once again, support the Samaritans’ Talk to Us awareness campaign, as I know the value of talking.

Often those needing to talk can find it difficult to open up to those closest to them, and it can be easier to talk to a stranger. That’s where Samaritans comes in,

and they can be a real beacon of hope to those in need.”

For further information on Samaritans Ireland, please visit www. samaritans.ie.

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Panti gives us a GAZE at line-up

A special preview of national treasure Panti Bliss’ documentar y, Queen of Ireland, will be screened exclusively at this year’s GAZE festival.

Panti recently unveiled the top notch programme that this year’s GAZE festival is offering. Running from July 31 to August 4, the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender) film festival takes place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin.

Now in its 22nd year, Panti revealed at the launch that GAZE audiences are in for an extra treat this year as the festival will feature a world exclusive 10-minute preview of Queen of Ireland, Panti’s new documentary

set to officially premiere in 2016. The film follows Rory O’Neill’s (aka Panti Pandora Bliss) journey from the small Mayo town of Ballinarobe to “national treasure”. This will be screened at 6.30pm on Saturday August 2 at the Light House Cinema.

This year the LGBT is focusing on The Power of Our Stories bringing together stories from Ireland and the world.

For more details about GAZE then check out www.gaze.ie.

colin may detect a plum role on tv CASTLEKNOCK native Colin Farrell is currently being lured to the small screen as he begins nego-

tiations to star in the second season of HBO’s True Detective.

Farrell has been named as the first actor to get on board the second season of the popular and highly-acclaimed cop drama series.

The first season, which saw Matthew McConaughy and Woody Harrelson team up as detective partners, landed both actors Emmy nominations.

To date, Farrell has steered clear of television and concentrated on film, but now that TV is becoming such a fertile creative ground for writers, he is changing direction.

Season one of True Detective attracted 11

million viewers in America and millions more internationally.

The second season of True Detective will be set in California and while it will not include any of the characters from the first season, it will attempt to portray the same psychosphere as was captured in season one, according to the series creator, Nic Pizzolatto.

Dumped piece makes €40,000 The truth of the old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, was proved in Ireland recently when parish priest of Piercetown, Co Wexford, Fr John O’Reilly, discovered a rare antique in a skip.

Fr O’Reilly found the rare 15th century Flemish altar piece which had been mistaken for a dusty old press while clearing out an outbuilding in the parochial house, and has

Panti Bliss unveiled the highly anticipated festival programme for GAZE 2014. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan The Human Sink, Joshua Martin, won the Eddie Rockets

sold it for €40,000.

Describing the moment when he realised the piece was not just a bit of old junk, Fr O’Reilly said: “The sun shone on it and we saw the outline of a figure.”

Upon opening it up he was met with gold and colourful statues gathered around the crucified body of Jesus, lying in his mother’s arms.

The piece was auctioned off at Sheppard’s auction house in Durrow, Co Laois, and following the bidding process Fr O’Reilly walked away with €40, 000 which he plans to use for a project to convert his parish sacristy into an oratory.

pat’s plan to tackle ‘scourge’ Outgoing Communications Minister, Pat Rabbitte (Lab) is heading a Government campaign to tackle some of the worst criminals in the country.

Hot dog eating competition. Picture: Conor Healy

It’s not burglars, carjackers or armed robbers the Minister is after, it’s those dangerous elements in our society who refuse to pay their TV licence fees.

He has secured approval for his proposal to give An Post access to cable and satellite TV subscription data. The information will be used

by An Post to identify broadcast bandits.

He said: “Licence fee evasion is an ongoing scourge. The objective of our TV licence system is to fund public service broadcasting.

T h e r e ve n u e l o s t through fee evasion has an immediate impact on the quality of service that can be provided by the national broadcaster.”

So that’s why Fair City is not as good as it could be (ahem), it’s down to cable crooks who plunder TV broadcasts at will.

Joshua proves he’s top dog Anyone who is currently feeling full from lunch should really stop reading because this little gem of a story is going to make you feel even fuller.

Like a scene from Stand By Me where the town’s idiot gets revenge on the villagers by eating until he can’t stomach any more, the Eddie Rockets Hot dog eating competition makes the viewer feel the same way.

Thankfully it didn’t have the same messy ending and instead a lucky 19-year-old won a trip to New York for his efforts.

Like all competitions, there can be only one winner and that was Joshua Martin from Ringsend.

Now known as “the Human Sink”, Joshua ate 17 hot dogs in 10 minutes, beating his nearest rival by four hot dogs.

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Ellen’s medley of interests a great escape  keith bellew

Being a Paralympic swimmer means training is just as important as getting a good night’s sleep, so with such a busy schedule to contend with there’s a few things that help Ellen Keane relax.

The Clontarf native, who was born with one arm, competed at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games aged just 13. Four years later, she finished seventh in the 100m butterfly and seventh in the 200m individual medley in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. She also took ninth place in the 100m breaststroke and set a new personal best in all three events.

This week, The Gazette caught up with Ellen to find out what she does to escape the mayhem of a Paralympic career.

She said: “I get on really well with all the people

on the team, so straight after training I would go into the jacuzzi. That’s nice and relaxing straight after training.

“I’m a bit of a Netflix fan at the moment, but we’re going to be tapering [reducing exercise in

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‘The thing I do most when I’m a bit stressed out is baking. You have to concentrate hard on baking otherwise you just mess everything up’ --------------------------

the days just before an important competition] soon, so I have to make sure I get as much rest and recovery as I can, so I can’t really do that much at the moment because I

have to sleep as much as I can.

“I’m more of a series sort of person, so I love Strangers On Your Block, I thought that was really good. And [I also watch] House of Cards, and I’m currently on Skins because I never got around to watching that.”

Ellen says she likes to keep up with the latest popular series because she “likes to know what’s going on”.

“I quite like going to concerts. Just a few weeks ago I was at Biffy Clyro in Kilmainham. I go to see a range of things.

“I kind of went through a bit of an ‘emo’ stage a few years ago, back when I was in my early teens, and I was very into a lot of the gigs in The Academy and all that.

“I think that a range of live music is just really good to listen to, and be in the atmosphere

Ellen Keane (centre) with fellow paralympian swimmers James Scully and Ailbhe Kelly. Picture: Sportsfile Ireland

of. Straight after London [2012 Paralympic Games], Tom Hayes from RTE got me tickets to Lady Gaga, so that was really good; I really enjoyed that.

“The thing I do most when I’m a bit stressed out is baking. My dad is a coeliac, so I’ve tried to learn how to bake glutenfree cakes recently. You have to concentrate hard on baking, otherwise you just mess everything up, so I think that’s a good escape for me,” she said.

Ellen will compete in the Paralympic Swimming (IPC) European Championships in Eindhoven from August 4 to August 10.

Top win for cemetery documentary ONE Million Dubliners – a documentary that centres on Glasnevin Cemetery and deals with themes of life, death, love and belief – has won Best Irish Feature Documentary award at Galway Film Fleadh.

Underground Films produced the documentary, which had its world premiere at the Fleadh in the Town Hall Theatre in Galway on Saturday, July 12.

The sold-out premiere was

attended by the filmmakers, representatives of Glasnevin Cemetery and family and friends of the late Shane MacThomais, the central figure in the film, who was a high-profile resident historian for the cemetary, and passed away in March The film marks Aoife Kelleher’s feature directorial debut. Of the win, she said: “We are grateful and overwhelmed to have won the award for Best Irish Feature Documen-

tary. We are thrilled for the staff of Glasnevin, without whom the film could not have been made, and for the family and friends of Shane MacThomais.”

One Million Dubliners is an Underground Films production, in association with RTE, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Shoot For The Moon and with the participation of Bord Scannan na hEireann/The Irish Film Board.

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BUSINESS LaunchBox welcomes eight new teams EIGHT new teams of ambitious young entrepreneurs were recently invited to Trinity College’s Launchbox – a competitive start-up accelerator that supports businessminded students and their projects.

After beating off 70 other applicants, the teams moved into a sum-

mer studio in Trinity College on July 8 where they will develop prototypes and business models for their new companies.

The 2014 teams will work towards delivering investor-ready initiatives focused on a variety of themes such as education, retail, fashion and health.

One team is developing an app that will allow people to gain fashion insights from their immediate environment, while the other teams aim to produce online videos to help teachers with lesson plans, develop safety lighting systems for the elderly and make industry-leading health

drinks.

Foodcloud, a Launchbox success story from 2013, managed to raise €70,000 from professional investors and secured a deal with Tesco while event management company Hive raised €150,000 from Enterprise Ireland and RTE’s Dragon’s Den.

DAMIAN HALL, CPT BOOTCAMPS

Offering the latest in training techniques How long have you been in business?

I’ve been in the fitness industry for 15 years running Complete Personal Training in Dalkey, but CPT Boot camps is a brand new venture with Marcus O’Driscoll.

What makes your business successful?

I’m confident it will be successful as we are both experienced, competitive individuals who have succeeded in everything we’ve put our mind to!

What do you offer your clients that differs from your competitors?

You’ve heard of kettlebells, TRX, body pump, plyometrics, circuit training, strongman training?

We offer a unique workout as we combine all these latest training techniques to give our clients the ultimate bootcamp experience!

How has the recession impacted your business?

In general, my personal training business has thrived as I’ve managed to evolve with the times offering promotions and discounts. I’m sure CPT Bootcamps will appeal to a broad range of clientele with our pay as you go option or discount block booking!

What law or regulation would you change overnight to help your business?

It would be easier if the county council didn’t charge a fortune to

use public areas to run our camps.

What is your ambition for the business?

We have a plan in place to set up a chain of CPT Boot camps. We are already looking at other venues. One step at a time though, so we want to get our Bray one up and running successfully first.

What is your favorite thing about doing business in your local area?

I enjoy living here in Bray so it appeals to us to live and work close by. I don’t think I could sit in traffic for hours every day!

How do you use social media (Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin, etc) to help your business ?

We use our social media outlets for brand awareness and ultimately to let our clients know of up and coming classes and times etc. We put relative articles and information up that can help our clients reach their health and fitness goals!

Who would your three dream dinner guests be and why?

Chuck Liddell, a retired ultimate fighting champion. I’d say he has some great stories. Liz Hurley, ehhh for the conversation! Dynamo, love his magic and illusions!

You are on death row, what is your last meal??

I’m quite a big pizza fan, so, pepperoni pizza!

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The latest ISME report indicates a cautious but positive increase in a number of key trends for the SME sector

FIGURES: ISME QUARTERLY BUSINESS TRENDS SURVEY

Country undergoing a fragile recovery  KEITH BELLEW

THE results of the ISME Quarterly Business Trends Survey for summer 2014, which were published recently, show increases in eight of the 12 Key Business Indicators while two indicators remained steady and two showed decreases.

Employment indicators are at the highest since before the recession, however the association cautioned the Government that economic recovery will be gradual and any meaningful growth will require cost curtailment, particularly in relation to state-influenced business costs and

wage demands.

The survey was conducted with 826 SME respondents in the last week of June. 54% of the respondents employ less than 10, while a further 38% employ between 11 and 50 and the remaining 8% employ between 51 and 250.

While business confidence has dropped six points and profitability expectations dropped one, business expectations show a two point increase and the current business environment, while still negative, has also improved.

According to the survey; current employment shows an 8%

increase and expected employment growth has increased 9 points to 27%. In this quarter current sales have remained steady at +11%, while future sales remain very positive at 30%.

Current and future i nve s t m e n t r e m a i n steady, with exports showing a substantial increase, continuing the general positive trend.

Current exports went from 18% to 32% and export expectations went from 46% to 55%.

According to ISME chief executive, Mark Fielding: “SMEs are making progress at a slow pace and economic recovery is far from

guaranteed at present.

The recently released exchequer figures certainly show improvements but, as a nation, we continue to borrow more than we generate on an annual basis.

“Government cannot rely on PR spin and cheerleading alone to generate a boost to the economy. Fiscal prudence must be the order of the day so that confidence is restored.

“The facts remain that SMEs continue to be burdened with excessive and uncompetitive cost structures and these, as well as growing pressure for wage demands, must be curtailed.”

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Royal Dublin Society chief executive Michael Duffy: “Each day has its own character and we have put a lot of emphasis on entertainment for the children.” Picture: Photocall Ireland

dublin horse show: five-day event sure to wow the crowds

141 years of horsing around  laura webb

Over 100,000 people are expected to descend on the RDS this August for the 141th Dublin Horse Show, a show that has grown to become one of the most anticipated events in the horsing social calendar.

Taking place from August 6-10, it celebrates the best in show horses and the best international show jumpers.

No one day is the same with something different throughout the five-day event that is bound to entertain everyone in the family.

Speaking to The Gazette, chief executive of the RDS Michael Duffy said it is something for the whole family. “One of the things we did a few years ago was put

together a three-pronged programme to make sure the show continues to develop.

“The first thing was to introduce new equestrian classes to make sure that the classes and competitions we have were relevant to the industry. A lot of work has gone into that and a lot of new classes have been introduced over the years.

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“The second part of it was to focus on the entertainment programme because we wanted to reach out to the people who didn’t see horses as their first love but who wanted to enjoy the show. We wanted to make sure they could come too and really enjoy a day out with friends and family. The third element was

to look at the facilities and over the past five years we have spent €8.5m upgrading the facilities, the services, seating, just about everything. By doing those three things we have tried to make sure the show continues to be relevant and people enjoy it,” he said.

With over 100,000 people coming to the show, it seems it has remained popular. “Each day has its own character and we have put a lot of emphasis on entertainment for the children so they can come and have a really good time.”

There is also 300 trade stands at the event, which is now considered one of the top two international horse shows in the world. Apart from the national and international show jumping competitions, star attractions include horse

trainer Buck Brennan, the inspiration behind the film The Horse Whisperer and Luma the Lion, the pony that thinks he is a lion.

A photo archive of previous shows is available on the website offering visitors a glimpse of how the show has changed over the years. “It’s a great thing to have and great to go back to see how it has progressed and to see all the legends that have jumped in the arena. We talk about shows that we can be proud of and the Dublin Horse Show is right up there with the very best in the world and we are very proud of that,” he said.

For further information on the event, see www.dublinhorseshow.com.

See Page 13 for your chance to win tickets to the horse show

The Gazette Newspaper Group has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog is handsome American bulldog Rocco, who is approximately one and a half years old.

Rocco hasn’t had the greatest start to life, through no fault of his own.

He is a really sweet young dog who would just love to form a special bond with a loving family of his own.

Rocco is deaf, but he would definitely enjoy some training, and this would be easy with Rocco, given that he is so food orientated.

He doesn’t need a huge amount of exercise, and would suit best a family with older children.

If you think that sounds like you, please call the centre on 01 879 1000 and speak to our Rehoming Team. You can also pop up for a visit, we’re open six days a week from 12 noon to 4pm. The centre is closed all day Tuesday.

You can follow the work of Dogs Trust on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustireland<http:// www.facebook.com/ dogstrustireland> or on Twitter @dogstrust_ie

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TRAVEL Uncover the secrets of Sri Lanka Gohop.ie, the Irishbased online travel agency, is offering a 15-day tour of Sri Lanka from €1,795PP. Tourists will get the chance to discover Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s most extensive and important ancient cities, before journeying to polonnaruwa, home to beautiful palaces, historic temples and impressive stone buddahs.

You will also get the chance to visit a number of incredible sites such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, Kandy and the tea plantations of Bandarawela, chill out by the beach in Mirissa, cycle through the ancient Polonnaruwa ruins, feast on fresh seafood on Negombo Beach, walk the ramparts in Galle and trek to Sigiriya Rock.

The price covers return flights, 14 nights accommodation, seven breakfasts, two lunches and five dinners, transport, activities as per the itinerary travelling on or before September 30. Bookings must be made before July 31.

As with all Gohop. ie itineraries, they provide some ideas to get you started and they would be delighted to tailor this itinerary any way you like.

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Lough Eske Castle’s history dates back to the 1400s, one that was almost lost forever until its dramatic and beautifully conceived reinvention in the past seven years

the north west: escape and enjoy Donegal’s only five-star hotel

A right royal destination  Stephen Findlater

Nestled deep in O’Donnell country against the backdrop of the Bluestack Mountains, Lough Eske Castle’s history dates back to the 1400s, one that was almost lost forever until its dramatic and beautifully conceived reinvention in the past seven years, creating Donegal’s only five-star hotel.

Twice a victim of fires, once in 1939 and then again in the 1950s, the castle was just a facade as trees grew up through the remaining walls after almost 50 years of abandonment. But €42m worth of development from Pat Doherty - whose other recent projects include the Titanic quarter - has rescued one of Ireland’s most idyllic, secluded settings, one scarcely visible down the back roads a few kilometres from the county town.

It is a creation that

retains much of the history of the region, deftly combined with modern amenities. Large rooms with four-poster beds, marble bathrooms and wooden desks abound while the stone used in the foyer’s flooring coming from Frosses’ quarry from whence the original building materials were drawn.

The tower remains in tact, providing a delightfully unique setting for young lovers nowadays to propose to wed. The Elizabethan walled garden surrounds what was originally a glass house, the design of which has been used to cocoon the hotel’s elegant spa, offering an oasis of relaxation in keeping with the surrounds - 40 acres of woodland encircling 3.6 square kilometres of the lake from which the hotel takes its name.

Such surrounds offer serenity with minimal unnatural sounds making

it through to the rooms either in the old house, the garden suites or stable rooms barring the morning song of the plentiful birds.

Despite the sleek exterior, there is a sense of devilment that seeps through.

Alastair, the hotel’s inhouse story-teller, suggests there are rumours of a ghost in the basement which could hail from many of the castle’s different owners. Indeed, peaking through the trees that line the lakeside, an island on the Lough that used to be a holding base for prisoners of rival clans of the O’Donnells.

Halfway along the main driveway entrance, a giant Celtic cross can be found set 20 metres back from the path amid a forest, marking the grave of Major General Henry White. It’s part of a secret history that provides a fascinating background to the county’s only fivestar hotel.

It serves as a gateway for the wild Atlantic way with Slieve League - the highest sea cliffs in Europe - within an hour’s drive but there is enough activities within a stone’s throw of the castle to keep either sportsman or wedding party fully entertained.

Fishing boats and a gillie are available to rent out by day or half-day with the added delight of being able to prepare any of your catch - most likely Arctic char or brown trout - in the chef’s personalised smokehouse and eat for your dinner the following day. A half-dozen walking and cycle tracks emanate from the grounds (you can borrow bikes from the hotel) while Murvagh’s championship golf course is a mere chip and a putt away.

The fare is distinctly local in the Cedars Grill restaurant. Wild duck is brought across the border from Fermanagh while

The castle offers exceptional Donegal accommodation

the menu has a strongly rural and rustic feel to it with the waiting staff keen on foraging the grounds, matching perfectly with the extensive list of whiskeys.

As such, it is well heeled to host weddings of up to 280 people while companies have been using the venue as a corporate retreat. But the venue comes alive for Dubliners as a getaway venue, far from the madding crowds.

With recent road

improvements, no traffic light interrupts the route out the N3 and takes less than three hours from the M50, making it much more accessible than the final frontier Donegal is often viewed as. Immaculate in both setting and appointment, Lough Eske is a must stay for any visitor keen on the finer things.

Lough Eske Castle is currently offering three nights for the price of two midweek for €490; rooms are available from €219.

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This may be the essence of great nails  laura webb

USUALLY, one of the first things people see are your hands, and what is attached to those lovely hands?

Well, your nails, of course!

There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of money people are spending on their nails, and the variety of ways we can make them look amazing has also increased through a number of techniques such as shellac and gel nails.

To help those who may be too busy or light in the wallet to visit a nail salon, the essence make-up collection have their very own “gel nail at homes” treatment.

Ronan Keating was drawn to Connemara to help model some of Energetix’s latest exciting and diverse collection of beautiful magnetic jewellery – some of which is

A magnetic attraction shown, left – which is also endorsed by some other well-known faces

SINGER Ronan Keating has collaborated with Energetix jewellery to launch its latest collection of magnetic jewellery.

Shot in Connemara, Ronan showed off his modelling talents while also showing off some of the amazing collection Energetix has on offer.

Strong, edgy leather bracelets and necklaces can currently be seen on catwalks across Europe,

making this jewellery collection bang on trend.

All pieces of jewellery in the collection incorporate magnets and are made from a varied combination of highest quality steel, copper and goldplate.

Whether you are dressing up or dressing down, the collection offers a selection to suit any fashion moment, whether with a favourite

pair of jeans or on a big night out.

Entitled Power and Beauty, this season’s catalogue sees the ethos of Energetix displayed in style, that aims to produce powerful magnetic jewellery which is beautifully designed, giving the wearer a sense of wellbeing.

This winning combination makes Energetix jewellery unique, helped by each piece containing

one or more neodymium magnets.

Supporters of such jewellery include actor Kevin Costner, recent convert Ronan Keating and extreme sportsman Joey Kelly, who represents Energetix’s sports ranges.

Kelly strongly believes in the silicone bracelets with three integrated magnets.

“Kelly wears them when competing in

demanding sports challenges, and states that they assist him in his challenging undertakings. “ T h e c o m p a ny i s highly ethical and views charity work as a way of life with the entire company, including the chief executive, actively engaging in charity works.

“Energetix also offers individuals the chance to share the company’s

success by becoming a distributor of the jewellery and engaging with direct sales. “ T h e r e a r e m a ny thousands of distributors worldwide who have improved their lives by working with the company,” said the spokesperson.

The catalogue is available online at w w w. energetix.tv/, with the catalogue found under the products section.

Easy application Their products offers a high-shine nail manicure with a quick and easy application.

There’s an endless choice of colour, and treatments can last up to ten days.

What’s great is that it can also peel off easily.

Each product is available to buy separately.

However, there is a starter kit, available exclusively to Penneys, which includes primer, cleanser, peel-off gel base, clear peel-off top coat or French gel top coat for a reasonable price of €12.99.

The collection also has a mini LED lamp to cure the gel in just ten seconds per nail.

This ideal lamp costs €24.99.

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FOOD&DRINK

SKILLS: LEARN TO COOK WITH NEVEN MAGUIRE

Serving up top tips  LIAM CAHILL

THE Neven Maguire Cookery School, which opened earlier this year and is situated next to Neven’s MacNean’s House and Restaurant in Cavan, has launched state-of-the-art cooking classes.

The classes, which take place all year round, are conducted by Maguire, who selects a range of recipes for people at all cooking levels.

On his teaching, he said: “I meet so many talented and interested cooks at demonstrations all around the country.

“I have always enjoyed teaching and I am relish-

ing the opportunity of being able to spend more time with people who are as passionate about food as I am.”

In addition to catering to some specialist themes, the classes also pertain to a particular theme, such as entertainment made easy, and cooking for family and friends, where Maguire shows how to reduce the stress of cooking for large numbers and discusses menu planning, budgeting and food presentation.

Guests can also avail of a tour of Maguire’s vegetable herb garden by the resident gardener, Kevin Ashley, and each person will go home with a spe-

cial gift pack and certificate of attendance.

Home chef is a class focusing on best methods for food preparation within the home, and soups and sauces is a class dedicated to the right way to make and apply sauces to food.

Parent and child shows people how to make the finest food with their children, while Christmas made easy allows cooks to apply their culinary skills to the holiday season.

There are a selection of other classes, covering men in the kitchen, and 30-minute meals.

Maguire began cooking at 12 years old in the kitchen of the restaurant,

which at the time was operated by his parents.

In 2001, he took over from his parents, making MacNean House and Restaurant one of Ireland’s top restaurants.

Each course begins with a “MacNean Welcome” of tea and coffee and homemade scones on arrival.

Hands-on cooker y classes at Neven Maguire Cookery School start from €130 per person.

For further information or to book, see w w w.nevenmaguire. com, telephone 071 985 3022, or write to The Neven Maguire Cookery School, Blacklion, County Cavan.

Top chef Neven Maguire is standing by at his cookery school in Cavan to dish out advice on all kinds of tasty dishes, from the simple to the sublime

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EXERCISE: THE GAZETTE HAS GREAT ADVICE FOR NEWCOMERS WEARYOUGO

Some key steps to take when you start running  SUZANNE SHEEHY

Gazette Group advertising production manager, and award-winning athlete

I’VE been running for years – it’s my sport, hand-picked by myself for me!

So, when it comes to race day preparation, I’m pretty much in the know.

But, last year, it was time to get out of my comfort zone, so I joined a triathlon club and found that by taking on two other activities (swimming and cycling), there was much more to consider.

As a newcomer, commonsense matters for tri-athletes just puzzled me. Tri-suits or wetsuits?

Do I need to buy a lot of expensive gear? What is drafting – and is it good or bad?

Even understanding the language of the sport was challenging: “brick

session”, “cadence”, “T1”, “T2” and so on. Did I make silly mistakes? Yes, I made plenty – but I’m also learning a lot.

For example, the experience made me appreciate that most of us don’t know what to do when we take on a new sport.

In a way, that’s the whole point!

Even if it is uncomfortable, it’s worth it. Running is ever more popular, and I see far more people at various fitness levels pounding the pavement to get home as their buses whizz past. Now that’s dedication ...

What if you want to take up running and don’t know where to begin?

Well, this is your starting line, and here are some straightforward steps to ensure you have a positive race experience.

Before you begin, always remember to have

Whether going it alone or with friends, the key message for would-be runners is to just set your own realistic pace and goals – then go for it!

fun when you’re running and be proud of reaching your goals.

Of course, it’s important to have a few races lined up so you’re motivated! You may even have entered the Fingal 10km – part of the Frank Duffy series – on Sunday, July 20.

Dinny Collins, a qualified personal trainer and an Extreme Kettlebell Instructor who also teaches running throughout Fingal, shared his tips with Gazette Health.

Between us, we recommend that following our advice will ease pre-race anxiety and help to avoid some common race day mistakes.

1. Motivated: Not in a club? Consider joining one for the camaraderie and for a place where coaching will improve your technique and speed. Dinny is available at www.fingalrunning.ie, or by emailing info@fingalrunning.ie.

2. Keep well hydrated

during training and the days leading up to any race, and especially when conditions are hot and humid.

3. Clothing: Do not try new clothing/shoes the days before the race or on race day, to avoid unexpected difficulties on the day such as chaffing, or clothes fitting incorrectly.

4. Race day attire: Make sure everything is ready on the morning.

The night before the race, lay out your clothes. If you have your race number, fasten it on.

5. The route: Familiarise yourself with the route beforehand so you can pace yourself.

6. Bag drop off: Find out where you can drop off bags and leave prerace items.

7. Warm up: Dinny advises: “The best way to warm up for a run is to run! But run nice and slowly, taking shorter strides and sticking to a real relaxed pace.”

When to stretch? He

says: “Once you are feeling a little looser and warmer, then introduce some dynamic stretches.

These are gentle stretches through movement.

“Examples include leg swings to stretch hamstrings and hip flexors.”

8. During the race: For new runners, don’t take off at a sprint – it may tire your body out far too soon. Stick to your own goals and run your own race.

9. Refuel: You need to recover as quickly as you can from races. Dinny says: “You need protein to repair the damaged muscles, carbs to replenish your glycogen stores, and healthy fats because they reduce the inflammation caused from your event.”

For example, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on wholemeal brown bread would be ideal, with water to rehydrate.

If you would like us to cover other health-related topics, email ssheehy@ dublingazette.com.

GEAR TO HELP YOU GET IN THE ZONE WHILE there’s nothing to stop you slipping into a comfy t-shirt and shorts, or tracksuit, to run a lap (or 200), we have a few pieces of running gear to help put you in the right state of mind, as well as being very comfortable and useful to wear as you exercise, too. Available from Runners Need.

ASICS Women’s Tiger Top €34 Perfect for a wide range of runners from experienced racers to newcomers, the Asics Tiger Top will keep you feeling fresh and comfortable for mile after mile, thanks to its 100% recycled lightweight stretch fabric construction.

ASICS Men’s Pace Short Sleeve €36 This garment is incredibly lightweight with mesh panels in key zones for extra ventilation.

Flatlock stitching also helps to reduce rubbing and irritation that leads to chafing.

Sunwise Breakout €24 The Sunwise Breakout shades have superb visibility in strong glare conditions, and offer 100% protection against harmful ultraviolet rays.

PREPARE FOR YOUR RACE DAY WITH OUR CHECKLISTS BEFORE you step out on your next run – or even your first one – be sure to follow some simple, but very useful, checklists to ensure you’re all set to go, go, go!

Pre-race Race confirmation Race number Vaseline or other antichafing lotion Sunscreen Hat or visor Safety pins (to pin on your bib) Water bottle

Bin bag for staying dry before the start

Race Watch or GPS Sunglasses Gels or sports drink if you’ve been training with them Band-Aids Post-race Extra socks Extra shirt and shorts/ pants Waterproof jacket Food to refuel Towel Cash (in notes)

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CINEMA the rover: move over, maD max – here’s irate eric

A Pearce-ing tale of dystopian life A MAN walks into a bar...

This is a starting point that we are all familiar with – a simple opener that can lead into all kinds of unexpected complexity and ambiguity.

From The Rover ’s opening shot of a desolate, swirling outback viewed through a grimy, sand-caked windscreen, it is clear that we are making a foray into a world that is hazy and unsettled.

The man in question is Eric (Guy Pearce), and the bar is a nameless roadside lean-to serving water.

We know little else, other than this all takes place in an unmistakably altered society “10 years

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after the collapse”.

When three bickering, bleeding, and heavilyarmed criminals steal Eric’s car from outside the bar, a spartan plot is set in motion as Eric doggedly tracks them through the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

The dark underbelly of Australia has always made for incredible films, capturing a sense of lawlessness and severed identity that seemed to

be the natural successor to stories of the American frontier – while the Wild West may be won, Australia remains unbridled and untamed.

Director David Michod’s last feature film, Animal Kingdom (in which Pearce also stars), breathed distinctly dusty air into the crime genre, and with The Rover he looks set to do the same to the post-apocalyptic flick.

Taking a leaf from fellow-Aussie John Hillcoat’s film, The Road, the audience remains in the dark about what happened to the world, and we are fed little scraps about how civilisation now functions as we fol-

low our protagonist.

Michod’s new order of things harkens back to the Hobbesian idea of our earliest states where life is brutal, nasty, and short.

In the course of tracking his car, Eric finds Rey (Robert Pattison) – the naive, mentally challenged younger brother of one of the criminals.

Rey is badly wounded, but can provide information on his brother’s final destination, and in return Eric can provide a lifeline for Rey, so it is the beginning of an uneasy alliance as the pair make their nightmarish journey.

Michod makes no bones about the dog-eatdog nature of The Rover – the result is a film that

Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson’s characters are forced into an uneasy alliance in a dystopian near-future and largely lawless world. With echoes of the classic film, Mad Max, Australia once again serves up a striking backdrop to the action.

won’t be to everyone’s taste, much like Hillcoat’s The Proposition, but those undeterred by violence are in for a treat.

The Rover is a vehicle for Pearce, who gives an intense and mesmerising performance that slowly unfolds.

Eric is a blank slate, but it is obvious that he is a broken one, too; while the natural instinct is

to attach and identify with our protagonist, the moral ambiguity of his actions lead to a sense of audience ambivalence.

Likewise, Rey is comprised of equally endearing and repugnant parts, and is a role that Robert Pattison plays with transformative relish.

A slightly jarring ending that seems to offer more of a punchline than

resolution will need a little time to be digested, but it doesn’t spoil a remarkable film.

The Rover is a dark and bloody thriller that manages to never lose intensity, even when it is making space to explore the bleak vastness of the inner and outer post-apocalyptic world.

Verdict: 7/10

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OUT&ABOUT

Exhibit

Exploring Irish family life with photographs A new exhibition of photographs at The Gallery of Photography in Temple Bar puts ordinary Irish families in the frame as a collection taken from people’s photo albums is on display depicting Irish family life down through the years.

The exhibition, called The Photo Album of Ireland, is a project whereby family photographs from private collections have been digitised for sharing and can be viewed online at www. photoalbumofireland. com.

According to organisers: “This emerging, democratic archive provides an accessible record of our rich photographic social history. It is a celebration of ordinary life as viewed from the perspective of private individuals.”

The exhibition is very comprensive, and includes not only traditional photography but also has some rare dageurreotypes [early form of photography] from the 1850s, box brownie photographs, family albums, colour instamatic snapshots, polaroids and photobooth selfies from the 1980s.

This month-long festival, funded by the Arts Council Touring Award and Monaghan County Council, continues until August 31 at The Gallery of Photography, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. If you would like to learn more about the exhibition, you can call 01 6714654.

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books: the guts of doyle’s latest

Roddy’s Rabbitte makes a return  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

It has been 30 years since Roddy Doyle’s iconic tale of Dublin soul band The Commitments was released first in book form and then as a highly successful film. Now, Doyle has reprised the character of Jimmy Rabbitte, the band’s former manager, in this new novel, with the unsavoury title of The Guts.

This time out, Jimmy is no longer the young idealist with dreams of stardom who is in love with soul music. Instead, we are introduced to a married 47-year-old father of four who runs a business sourcing obscure Irish punk music for diehard fans.

The Guts starts off with bad news for Jimmy as he discovers he has cancer of the bowel. The novel charts not only how Jimmy deals not only with the physical side of how he manages to live with the disease, endure chemotherapy and surgery but, more importantly in terms of the

novel, it is a journey of rediscovery and reassessment for the character.

Jimmy’s life up to this point had been ticking away nicely, until cancer was thrown, like a petrol bomb into his cosy suburban existence. The --------------------------

‘Jimmy’s life up to this point had been ticking away nicely, until cancer was thrown, like a petrol bomb into his cosy suburban existence’ --------------------------

diagnosis acts as a catalyst for many fundamental changes in the character, and he takes some wrong-headed turns along the way.

The book is peppered with vulgarity and comedy, staples of Doyle’s Barrytown series, but it also

has a cosy homeliness of tone of which Doyle is a master. While there are some signs of healthy irreverence in the novel, the comedy is quite gentle.

The funniest character in the book is Jimmy Senior, the character immortalised by Colm Meaney in The Commitments.

The reader can see this character in living colour because Doyle has realised him so fully. Unfortunately, he is under used in the novel in my opinion.

As with The Commitments, The Guts is heavily influenced by music.

Jimmy’s business is to find music by Irish punk bands for clients online and even get the bands themselves to play live again. This leads to Jimmy attempting to put an archive of Irish punk together based on old Irish songs seldom heard before, which he digs up from a variety of sources and vinyl collectors.

Another strong link to The Commitments is the presence of Out-

Author Roddy Doyle (above) and his new novel, The guts. Picture: Mark Nixon

span, the band’s former guitarist. Jimmy meets him by chance in hospital where he too is receiving treatment for cancer. They reignite their friendship through this unlikely bond and become a source of joy and mutual support for one another.

The tale is told in the third person but we are given a backstage pass to Jimmy’s every mood and thought, perhaps a little too much at times.

Jimmy’s re-evaluation of his life, his identity and his career path begins with his diagnosis and makes for a very interesting exploration of a life lived up to middle age.

Many readers will be in the same age bracket as Jimmy and will also be questioning how their lives ended up at a point so diverse from where they set out in their youth.

The cancer diagnosis concentrates this mid-

dle-age crisis in Jimmy and causes him to deliberately step out of character and take more risks.

Death focuses the mind wonderfully and gets him to trust in life’s processes more.

There is an urgency, even a panic in Jimmy to truly experience life, test the moral and artistic boundaries by which he’s lived for years. He is not exactly Walter White but his adventure is very enjoyable too. The reader

is rooting for Jimmy and genuinely wants him to find health and happiness.

The Guts is a satisfying and enjoyable read that is well conceived by Doyle, considering the sensitive subject matter and the daunting task of revisiting well-known characters from the past, so many years later.

The Guts is published

by Vintage and on sale for €8.99 at all good bookshops.

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Kia puts a bit of Soul back into motoring  cormac curtis

The compact SUV segment is a real success story in this country – and we can probably attribute much of that success to the good old estate car.

It can be argued that people got so bored with estate cars, and were so reluctant to commit to the price and running costs of a full-size SUV, that the compact SUV was a no-brainer.

So when the likes of Nissan came along with their robust-looking Qashqai, people were genuinely excited about this new segment.

Coming to the market a little later than Nissan, Kia introduced the world to their compact SUV, the Soul, in 2008.

One look and you can tell the Soul has something a little different to so many of the cars out there.

It is unashamedly outof-place in its individuality, making a bold statement with angles and corners over the sleek, low profile of its competitors.

For me, it works tremendously well. Maybe because it is simply so recognisable, and to see any manufacturer take a bold design risk is a huge breath of fresh air in the industry.

For 2014, Kia have put some serious thought into the new model Soul – none of the usual facelifts that are so commonplace in the motor industry here.

What you will notice is much more room for

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Superb offers at Dublin Skoda dealerships Skoda dealerships in Dublin have announced Superb offers for the 142 plate including low rate finance across the range from 1.42% APR. In addition to these rates, customers can also avail of three-years free servicing on Skoda’s purchased Roz Purcell toasts with Skoda Finance.

Dublin’s Skoda dealer- Superb 142 offers ships; Annesley Williams Skoda, Cloghran, Pilsen Auto Ltd, Ballymount, Spirit Skoda, Sandyford and MSL Motors, Navan Road are also offering IFA members a contribution of €1,000 towards a finance deposit on any new Skoda purchased through Skoda Finance. Call into your local Skoda dealer for further information.

Dublin Ford dealer is honoured with award Kia have put some serious thought into the new model Soul with improved road handling and handsome interiors

people, a very competitive launch price of just €24,495, and a cabin that is not only much quieter, but one that has been upgraded with a higher grade of materials than its predecessor, and more about the interior later.

What you won’t see is that the car is built on an entirely new platform, a stiffer bodyshell and upgraded suspension all of which combine to offer improved road handling

and overall comfort.

I was par ticularly happy with the level of spec on the car that I was given to test – it was the entry level EX spec. So confident are Kia with the quality and features in the basic Soul, they are happy for the press to take them out for the test. All too often, road tests are carried out in cars loaded with every extra and the finest interior materials known

to humanity – but that wasn’t necessary here.

In fact, the interior of the Soul was so handsome I assumed it was an upgraded level.

If I’m being completely honest, I have always had to point out the ‘functional’ and ‘unfussy’ interiors of some Kia cars, but the Soul has set the bar nice and high – it’s at an entirely new level of comfort and it looks really handsome, something

that is in keeping with the over design of the car.

At this point it feels almost redundant to point out Kia’s sevenyear warranty, but it is such an important factor of ownership that is still worth highlighting.

All in all, Kia offer some of the best value cars on the market, and they have brought a new level of quality and standard features in the new Soul.

Dublin Ford dealer Lillis-O’Donnell has been honoured as part of the exclusive Ford Chairman’s Awards. Lillis-O’Donnell were singled out for their exceptional service performance as part of the Ford Chairman’s Awards, which are based on direct feedback from customers.

Sean O’Donnell of Lillis-O’Donnell received the award for the dealerships’ service performance. The Chairman’s Award is Ford’s most prestigious honour, based on an assessment of how dealers have performed in meeting their customers’ expectations. All Ford Dealers in Europe take part in the awards programme and are measured by the same criteria, with the winners joining the elite group of top-performing European Ford Dealerships.

“I want to congratulate Lillis-O’Donnell for showing their customers and indeed the wider industry how to really excel in the area of sales and customer service,” said Eddie Murphy, chairman and managing director of Ford Ireland.

Jean and Sean O’Donnell of award-winning Dublin Ford Dealership, Lillis-O’Donnell, with Eddie Murphy, chairman and managing director of Ford Ireland and wife, Sheila Murphy

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FastSport Ireland pipped to london cup:

The RDS Arena, host to some of Leinster rugby’s biggest achievements in the sport, will receive a full redevelopment to make it a world-class facility

stadium: Arena to be given make-over as architectural competition launched

RDS redevelopment set to give Leinster rugby a new stage THE RDS and Leinster Rugby last Friday announced the first step in the redevelopment of the RDS Arena, home to both Leinster Rugby and the Dublin Horse Show with the launch of an architectural competition, the first of its kind.

The competition will be for a design of a multi-purpose world class arena that will increase the stadium capacity from 18,500 to 25,000 and will enhance facilities, to the benefit of Leinster Rugby home games as well the RDS Dublin Horse Show and all other events and concerts there.

The arena will be home to Leinster Rugby’s home Guinness PRO12 and

European Rugby Champions Cup games and chief executive Mick Dawson welcomed the announcement and the opportunities it presents.

“This really is fantastic news for all Leinster Rugby supporters, for the players, management and for staff. We have had some wonderful moments in the RDS over the years but it’s now time to look to the future.

“The move from Donnybrook to the RDS in 2007/2008 has proved to be extremely successful and it has allowed us to grow as a team. In that time we have won numerous domestic and European trophies while offering an excellent

match day experience.”

Leinster Rugby head coach Matt O’Connor added: “You only have to talk to the players – they love playing in the RDS. It is their home, their fortress and over the last few years we have been lucky enough to have played some finals at the RDS and for that reason there are special memories attached to the place.

“The key challenge is retaining the special atmosphere and experience that the RDS is for the players and the supporters. They feed off each other and it is vital that this element is retained.”

Speaking at the announcement, Michael Duffy, Chief Executive of the

RDS said: “The RDS has been home to Leinster Rugby since 2007 and we are delighted to move on to the next stage of our relationship with them, which is to collaborate on a new stadium development from which both parties will benefit.”

With a six month time frame in place for the selection of a concept architect, work is not expected to start on the RDS Arena until April 2016 at the earliest.

Leinster Rugby will continue to play its home games in the RDS Arena during the redevelopment and the RDS Dublin Horse Show will also continue as normal.

DESPITE Mitch Darling’s last minute goal, Ireland’s men’s hockey were just pipped to the Investec London Cup last weekend in the Olympic Legacy Park, losing out to world number five side and hosts England.

The Sandyford man netted with time running out to level the tie at 2-2 in the final, sending the game to a penalty shoot-out.

But despite fellow Dubliner Alan Sothern netting, England goalkeeper George Pinner stood tall to make a couple of saves. Nonetheless, it was a strong showing from Ireland to tie with a side who recently reached the World Cup semifinals while they also beat higher ranked South Africa.

c o n ta c t s Sports Editor: Rob Heigh rheigh@gazettegroup.com

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@gazettegroup.com Phone: 01 651 6230

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FastSport celtic fc camp comes to DCU this month: BE LIKE The Bhoys this summer at the Celtic Soccer Academy summer camp at Dublin City University.

The camp, staffed by experienced Celtic FC coaches, will run from July 28 to August 1 and is open to children aged 6 to 16 years old.

The expert coaches will put the young players through their paces with game specific exercises and small sided games while providing them with regular feedback and advice. Camp attendees will also be taught how to perfect their Celtic turns’ Each participant will receive one free adult and one free child ticket to a home game at Celtic Park next season along with a free Celtic gift at the end of the week.

The cost of the camp is €80 and places can be booked by calling 0044 871 226 1888 (option 6), visiting www.celticfc.net or by e-mailing celticsocceracademy@ celticfc.co.uk.

soccer: home farm and kilnamanagh on club of the year list

Double for Dublin in FAI nominations  sport@dublingazette.com

HOME Farm and Kilnamanagh have been shortlisted for the 2013/14 Aviva FAI Club of the Year, with the former being named on the list for their facilities while the latter are listed for their coach education initiatives.

They are on a list of eight for the ninth edition of the awards which recognises and rewards Irish football clubs from all over the country, who have shown outstanding progress in the development of their club this year.

This year’s award has been changed to reflect Ireland’s finest clubs across the season in four different categories of excellence; Coach Education, Work in the Community, Underage Participation, and Club

Development & Facilities The two nominees in Coach Education are Drogheda Boys FC and Kilnamanagh. Mervue United and Home Farm are nominated for Facilities and Development, while Trim Celtic and Inter Kenmare are shortlisted for Participation. The final two n o m i n e e s a r e G e raldines FC and Manor Rangers in the Community category.

The eight clubs were at the Club of the Year nominees lunch in the Carlton Hotel in Dublin to receive their awards and a cheque for €1,500 for their club as reward for their nomination.

They will now go forward for the Aviva FAI Club of the Year award which will be decided on July 25 as part of the FAI AGM weekend.

Each of the eight clubs will then have the opportunity to present directly to the judging panel, which is headed by Donal Conway, Chairman of the FAI Underage Committee and includes representatives from FAI club Development, Carlton Hotels, Dublin City Council and Aviva. The winning club will then be named Aviva Club of the Year for 2014 and receive a cheque for €5,000.

Mark Russell, Group Sponsorship Manager, Aviva, said: “The initiative helps support the very root of Irish football. It gives a helping hand to clubs all over the country who are doing great work in club development and recognises the key roles they are playing in their community. These eight

FAI chief executive John Delaney with, from left, Donal Conway, FAI and chairman of the judging panel for the Aviva FAI Club of the Year, Donal Harman, club chairman of Kilnamanagh AFC at the Carlton Hotel in Dublin. Picture: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

clubs are the heart of their communities with everyone giving of their own time to make these clubs work. They are all extremely deserving nominees for the Aviva Club of the Year and it’s a great chance for them to secure €5,000 for their club in July.”

John Delaney, Chief Executive, FAI, added: “The standard of entry to the Aviva Club of the Year is exceptional. Each of them will present the work done by their club at this year’s FAI Pre-AGM delegates dinner in a bid to become the Aviva

Club of the Year 2014 and I wish them all well in their efforts.

“The national spread of this year’s finalists shows that our clubs are developing in every part of the country. That is of tremendous importance for the coming generations of Irish players.”

NAC swimmers named in Irish paralympic squad  sport@dublingazette.com

Brendan Murphy of Allianz Ireland, with James Scully, Ailbhe Kelly and Ellen Keane at the RDS. Picture: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE

NAC Swim Club’s James Scully and Ailbhe Kelly along with Aer Lingus’s Ellen Keane have been named in a five-strong team for the Paralympic Swimming (IPC) European Championships which are set to take place in Eindhoven from August 4-10.

The team, which is sponsored by Allianz, features three swimmers who medalled at last summer’s World Cha mpionships; double

Paralympian (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) Keane alongside London Paralympians Scully and Laurence McGivern.

They are joined by fellow London Paralympian Jonathan McGrath, and newcomer at this level 15-yearold Kelly. Paralympic gold medallist from the London Games Darragh McDonald will not be traveling, instead focusing on recovery from recent surgery.

Almost 400 swimmers from 40 countries will be

competing at these Championships which will be held at the Peter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium.

The Irish team will travel there on the back of a warm weather preparatory training camp in the Canary Islands from July 18-29.

Looking ahead to the Championships Performance Manager at Paralympics Ireland Dave Malone, himself a three time Paralympic Games medallist said: “The team we have going to Eindhoven is a really strong

one with the swimmers looking forward to benchmarking themselves against all the best swimmers in Europe.

All five are targeting lifetime best swims at the event, and should they swim to their potential we are hopeful of podium finishes.”

All heats and finals from the event will be streamed live on www.paralympicsport.tv and there is also a website at www.eindhoven2014.com The event will also be covered live and via highlights on Channel 4.

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Rushe drives onward despite Leinster loss

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St Pat’s Palmerstown’s favourite hurling son is certain Dublin can draw upon defeat to Kilkenny as the spur they need to achieve on the All-Ireland stage against Tipperary  aron hegarty sport@dublingazette.com

Dublin hurler Liam Rushe says his county teammates should use the pain of their Leinster final loss to spur them on when they contest the All-Ireland quarterfinal.

The St Pat’s, Palmerstown player was involved in Dublin’s 0-24 to 1-09 defeat to Kilkenny at Croke Park on Sunday which saw them tamely surrender their provincial title.

Despite losing to The Cats, they have another shot at the championship in the quarter-final and the two-time All Star feels they need to grasp the opportunity with both hands.

“I’ve been depressed and wallowing in despair

for the last few days,” admitted 24-year-old Rushe.

“The mood in the camp is pretty downbeat too, but we need to hold on to the hurt of this defeat and use it as motivation.

“We aren’t out of the championship yet and in previous years we went out on weak and limp performances. So we need to be thankful that we have one last chance to correct and get our season back on track.”

Indeed Dublin were dethroned as champions by a Kilkenny side who were not at their best in last weekend’s final.

Although the Dubs only trailed 0-13 to 1-06 at half-time, Brian Cody’s men restricted Dublin to just three second half points as they

racked up 11 scores for a comfortable 12-point win.

Rushe, who was involved in Dublin’s NHL final win over The Cats in 2011, says the team just did not perform and left many people disappointed.

“It was a mixture of nerves and serious Kilkenny pressure,” he said. “And on the day we didn’t do enough to deal with it.

“We never got going and we let everyone down, so we owe it to the fans and ourselves to put in a better performance next time.”

Anthony Daly’s side made basic errors throughout and offered little resistance as Cody’s Cats cruised to their 69th Leinster title.

TJ Reid led the way for

Under Armour ambassador Liam Rushe at Dublin’s National Athlete Development Academy. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

Kilkenny with a personal haul of 0-10 as he helped secure their first Leinster senior and minor double since 2010.

Centre-back Rushe felt he and his teammates were not at the races and were made to feel ‘uncomfortable’ on the ball by the relent-

“But it wasn’t our formation, it was our execution that was at fault and it cost us the game.”

His club side St. Pat’s, Palmerstown, though, has fared better after they pulled off a 3-15 to 0-18 win against Ballyboden St Enda’s last Friday.

That victory followed

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less pressure from their opponents.

“Looking back on it [the Kilkenny game], we did hit a number of aimless pucks and resorted to playing long balls which didn’t work for us and it played right into their hands.

“When you do turn the ball over against a class side like Kilkenny who have to make good use of it and we didn’t.”

Many commentators questioned Dublin’s tactics after the game, but Rushe maintains it is the players themselves who failed to produce the standard of hurling required of them.

“We went with set-ups which worked for us in the league and in previous years,” said Rushe when asked of what he thought was the reason behind Dublin’s poor showing.

a 2-15 to 0-16 home success over Kilmacud Crokes at the end of June which ended a four match losing run in the AHL 1. Their next league fixture is against leaders St Jude’s on Saturday, July 19.

Rushe won a county club ‘B’ championship title with the Glenaulin Park outfit in 2008, but says the red and whites have endured more difficulty in recent times.

“It’s been a tough enough year for us so far,” he said of his club’s progress this season.

“We’re going okay in the league. We’ve lost four and won two. We got a tough group in the championship with Ballyboden and Crokes, who are the last two Dublin championship winners.

So we’d be looking to avoid relegation.”

Doherty and O’Brien set to play in Legend’s Cup RANELAGH’S Ken Doherty and Lucan’s Fergal O’Brien are among a quartet of local snooker stars set to represent Ireland at the first staging of The Irish Legends Cup which will take place in Goffs between Sunday, December 28 and Tuesday, December 30 as they take on the might of England.

This promises to be a major sporting event for Ireland with eight of the world’s most popular snooker players battling it out over three days for the trophy, currently held by England after their 18-3 victory of Stephen Hendry’s Rest of the World Team in May. Captaining England will be the ‘people’s champion’ Jimmy Whirlwind White and Steve Davis has already been confirmed onto that team along with ten times ladies world champion Reanne Evans with one more player to be announced soon.

The rival captain for Ireland is their very own former world champion, the Darlin of Dublin Ken Doherty and 1985 champion Dennis Taylor. Doherty will also have Irish Legends Fergal O’Brien and Joe Swail on his team.

Four Sessions, the first three consisting of two doubles matches and four singles, the last session is eight singles. Each match carries a point. Captains will announce their pairings and line ups before each session and no doubles pairing can be repeated so all team mates will partner each other once. The first team to get 18 points wins the cup.

The event will break off on Sunday, December 28 with the opening ceremony where Jimmy and Ken will play for the first point but also announce their pairings and match ups for the first session the next day.

VIP packages are available for all four sessions which guarantees the holder a prime seat at the event and entrance to the pre-event drinks reception where you will meet all the legends.

For tickets, contact 081 871 9300, or book online on www.ticketmaster.ie.

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Tector to captain Irish U-19s in Netherlands JACK TECTOR will captain the next generation of Irish cricketing stars as the Under-19s embark on the first round of the ICC European Challenge Series against The Netherlands in Dublin this week.

YMCA’s Tector is joined in the squad by his Claremont Road club mate Bobby Gamble, whose impressive displays with the new ball this season have earned him a place in the Leinster Lightning training squad.

Tector and Gamble are two of seven Dublinbased players included in the panel with Phoenix’s Rory Anders and Pembroke quartet Sonny Cott, David Murphy, Fiachra Tucker and Lorcan Tucker all named in the 13-player panel.

Ireland’s Under-17 side performed exceptionally well in the ICC EuropeanChallenge Series last year, as well as winning the event in 2012, and with the majority of that squad still involved, will be hoping to repeat that success this time around.

“It’s a very exciting squad with lots of allrounders,” said Under-19 head coach Ryan Eagleson. “We’re all looking forward to the series of games which should be a good contest against what is expected to be a very strong Dutch squad.”

McGregor set for historic O2 UFC fight night CONOR McGregor is looking to make a further piece of history on Saturday evening in the O2 as he becomes the first Irishman to headline a UFC event when he takes on Brazil’s Diego Brandao.

It follows after a lengthy 11 month spell away from the octagon having picked up an ACL knee injury in

his unanimous victory over Max Holloway last August.

But McGregor says the time out has made him a stronger man and is fully confident he will extend his winning streak to 11 fights.

“I feel like a better martial artist since the injury,” he said in the lead-up to the bout.

“I have learned a lot about my body and I honestly have come back better as an athlete and a martial artist and better overall person because of it.”

Island golfer Gavin Moynihan was among the top amateur players who helped Ireland to reach the final of the European Team Championships

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THE Island’s Gavin Moynihan was part of the Irish amateur men’s golf team that reached the final of the European team championships, missing out on the ultimate title to Spain in their bid to win the title for the first time in six years.

Elm Park’s Padraig Hogan captained the side and they went into the final on a high, having beaten England convincingly on Friday, but came unstuck 5-2 to the Spanish who won three of the five singles.

Irish number one Moynihan fell to Pep Angles who recorded a

hugely impressive eight under par while Mariano Galiano beat Cormac Sharvin to push Spain to the brink of victory before Dermot McElroy lost 5 and 4 to Jon Rahm to decide the tie.

The Irish side beat Germany 4-3 in the quarterfinals of the competition with Moynian and Sharvin producing an excellent fightback to come from two holes down to beat Maximilian Rohrig and Christopher Herlihy Long at the 20th to share the foursomes series 1-1.

In the singles, Moynihan won his leg on the 17th as Ireland won the last three matches to nick a famous win.

playing for SBHI Packie’s charity event returns to the K Club former Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Packie Bonner was on hand to help launch the 2014 Packie Bonner Golf Classic in aid of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalous Ireland with Matt Dooley from Blanchardstown and Sophie Biggins from Swords. For bookings and sponsorship, contact Peter Landy on 01 457 2329 or email plandy@sbhi.ie.

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Against England in the semi-finals, Ireland won 5-2 with Moynihan once again winning his singles match 4 and 3 as the side cut loose in their bid to emulate the 2007 vintage of the side, featuring Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy, in winning the continental title.

It was not to be, but non-playing captain Hogan said his side were beaten by the better Spanish team in the final, though he believes some of his players could well contend for places in the Great Britain and Ireland St Andrew’s Trophy team.

“It was a tough day at the office but the golf

was absolutely fantastic,” he said. “I have no complaints, the best team won. The foursomes was unbelievable, especially the second match between Paul Dunne and Gary Hurley and Mario Galiano and Pep Angles.

Our guys were three up after nine and then birdied 10, parred 11, 12 and 13 and lost the four holes to go one down.

“We birdied 15 and 16 to go one up, they birdied 17 and we played 18 badly and ended up winning the match when Paul Dunne holed a 35 footer for four and they missed from four feet.

“So we could have easily been two-nil down

in the foursomes having lost the first match on the 18th. But Pep Angles was eight under par in the singles for the holes played against Gavin in the afternoon, which was fantastic stuff.

“I am proud of the lads.

They were fantastic and gave it their all this week and played some outstanding and exciting golf all week. They will learn from it and realise the standard that’s required to even considering turning pro because these guys, the Spanish in particular, are very very accomplished players. It’s the best Spanish team they have had for a number of years.”

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dublin’s Under-21 hurlers were beaten to the Leinster hurling title 1-20 to 0-18 by Wexford in Parnell Park. Dublin trailed 0-12 to 0-8 at the break and while Dublin reduced the deficit to two points at one stage, the influential Conor McDonald sent a rocket to the top corner of the Dublin net to set Wexford on the road to glory.

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football: dublin score massive winning margin

U-16 camogie side see off Cats in national series Under-16a all-ireland series Dublin Kilkenny

The Dublin senior footballers celebrate their victory over Laois in O’Moore Park. Picture: GAApics.com

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FOR a third year in a row, Dublin are champions of Leinster collecting the Mary Ramsbotton Memorial Cup for a tenth time in their county’s history having first won the title back in 2002.

Laois, despite playing on their virtual home turf of O’Moore Park, were simply outclassed and outplayed in all sectors of the field by Gregory McGonigle’s well drilled Dublin outfit.

Dublin’s superiority was visibly reflected on the score board as when

match referee Colm McManus blew his whistle to signal the end of this 2014 Leinster duel Dublin’s winning margin of victory was an astonishing 35 points.

Within the opening four minutes, Dublin were six points clear of their opponents, goals coming from corner forwards Lyndsey Davey and Lindsay Peat.

The writing was on the wall early on as Laois keeper Ciamh Dollard was called upon on a number of occasions to save her county’s cause.

The powerful Peat struck home her second and her county’s third goal in the 16th minute bringing the margin between the two

sides to 13 points.

Laois’s opening score came in the 19th minute following a converted Tracy Lawlor free. The Sarsfields’ veteran was on target again in the 22nd minute when she pointed for a second time, again from a free.

Noelle Healy and Carla Rowe drove two further nails into the Laois coffin when, in the 23rd and 30th minute, they added two further goals for the Metropolitans.

At the half time interval, Dublin took an impressive 5-9 0-2 lead into the Blue’s dressing room.

In the second half, Dublin picked up from where they had left off

with full forward Sinead Aherne in fine form once again both from frees and from play.

With the game firmly secured, Dublin manager McGonigle introduced a number of substitutes into the game including team captain Sinead Goldrick who popped up in the 42nd, 46th and 57th minutes to convert three beautiful points.

Player of the match Lyndsey Davey scored her second goal in the 59th minute guaranteeing her the title of top scorer on an afternoon that Laois will want to forget and one that Dublin will enjoy for a number of days to come.

2-13 3-6

DUBLIN won a superbly competitive tie against Kilkenny in the group stage of the Under-16A All Ireland series played at O’Toole Park last weekend in a game of high skill and quality.

Alex Griffin opened Dublin’s account with a well-taken point after five minutes only for Danielle Morrisson to reply with a pointed free in a lively opening.

Ciara Glynn and Morrisson – who both ended as top scorers for their respective teams – exchanged points to leave the scores level once again after 10 minutes.

But Dublin were playing great camogie and made their move thereafter, hitting 1-3 without reply before Helen Hoynes tapped over a point for Kilkenny, giving Dublin a deserved 1-6 to 0-3 lead at half time.

Immediately after the restart, Kilkenny added a quick point by Morrisson but Dublin’s reply was swift with two good points from Glynn. Michelle Teehan struck a good goal for Kilkenny on six minutes to leave just four points between the teams.

But Dublin reacted superbly as they renewed their efforts and had 1-1 on the board within minutes. Kilkenny, realising they were in trouble, were quick to get back into the tie as they scored a goal, this time Sophia Dwyer put the ball in the net.

Dublin responded immediately with two well-taken frees from Glynn and Ciara Murray. Dublin came under severe pressure as the game edged towards the final whistle but their backs were defending brilliantly, especially the half back line of Megan Lewis, Ciara Griffin and Roisin McLoughlan who worked tirelessly for the cause.

Kilkenny were awarded a 20m free in front of goals which Morrisson dispatched to the net but the hosts nerves were settled when Niamh Skehan pointed from a free and a 45.

This was a superb team and panel effort from the Dublin girls. This win should stand to the girls when they travel west of the Shannon to take on Clare in their final group game on Sunday, July 20.

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Brady ready for Royals Na Fianna star happy to be back in contention as Dublin get ready to face their third consecutive Leinster final against neighbours

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Dublin footballerTomas Brady says he is now a stronger character after making his return to the county set-up in the Leinster football championship last month.

The Na Fianna clubman came off the bench in Dublin’s semi-final against Wexford in late June and helped himself to two points in their 2-25 to 1-12 victory.

Brady, who had been out of action for a year with injury problems, was delighted to feature for the Dubs following his lengthy rehabilitation.

“It was good to come in the last game [against Wexford],” said the 24-year-old right-

half-back. “You have to take the opportunity when it comes and when it does, you’re expected to play well.

“At this level, the demands are so high that you need the time to recover. Rehab tests you mentally; it takes you out of the team enviroment, but it can make you come back much stronger.

“The support from the lads I got was excellent and there wasn’t a minute where I didn’t feel part of the squad.”

When asked about his fitness levels, Brady commented: “I’m happy where I am at now.

I’ve been working on my pace and agility and watching YouTube vidoes to improve my technique.”

The dual player switched codes from hurling

to football in 2012, but ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in June 2013 and was ruled out for the whole season.

Brady has followed the progress of his club side Na Fianna during his recovery and believes their good start has put them in a promising position to compete for honors.

“The guys are having a pretty good season so far,” he said. “We’ve won our first championship match and we’re going well in the league; winning the majority of our games.

“There are guys who have decided to stay around this summer, where there was a temptation to travel which hurt us last year.

“But the guys are working hard in training and I think we’re in a good position going into the second half of the year.”

On areas where they can improve, Brady conceded: “We’ve underperformed at championship level over the last couple of years.

“We won the league in 2012 but haven’t really pushed on from there and that’s where our focus is this year.

“We’re lucky in Na Fianna that we have a great underage structure and hopefully these guys performance levels can be transfered on to senior level.”

And of Dublin’s chances against The Royal County for the provincial title at Croke Park, Brady is anticipating a hard-fought contest on Sunday week.

“Meath are a proud footballing county, they’ve leaders and got great attackers so we’re expecting a tough and physical game.”