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60 jobs served up at ‘McPark’  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A NEW McDonald’s outlet – with drive-thru – in Carrickmines is creating 60 jobs for the area.

The fast-food outlet will be staffed 24 hours a day and seven days a week, and represents an investment of €2m. It also features a number of self-service kiosks.

Operator and owner James Perry said: “We are delighted to welcome 60 new enthusiastic local staff to the McDonald’s team and we look for-

ward to welcoming customers from all over south Dublin.”

The new McDonald’s is located in The Park, Carrickmines – a retail and commercial facility situated just off the M50.

Cllr Gerry Horkan (FF) said: “I think it’s fantastic and it’s great to see The Park becoming so successful. It’s great that jobs are being created there and that our county is facilitating new jobs.”

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Re-Joyce: McAleese awarded top UCD honour on Bloomsday former President Mary McAleese was among five people who were honoured and awarded the Ulysses Medal 2014 at University College Dublin on Bloomsday, June 16, for their work in the area of justice that has made an extraordinary contribution to society both nationally

and internationally. This medal is the highest honour the university can bestow, and highlights the “creative brilliance” of UCD alumnus James Joyce. Mary McAleese was supported by her husband and former senator Martin McAleese on the day. Picture: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

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Singer-songwriters Andy Frazer and Rathfarnham man John McKiernan, who are writing custom-made songs for people in Australia

Singing the virtues of his songwriting work A MAN from Rathfarnham who emigrated to Australia six months ago has started a highly successful company, called Romance Outsourced, which provides bespoke songs for people wishing to pay tribute to their loved ones.

John McKiernan and business partner Andy Frazer came up with the idea of turning their songwriting talent into a viable and innovative business.

Things are going well, with McKiernan appearing on Australian television, having written a special song for Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton.

The Gazette spoke to John at home in Australia about how he got involved in such a unique business.

He said: “I emigrated

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because my girlfriend is Australian and I love Australia. There is just so much opportunity out here that it made sense for me to move to Sydney rather than for her to move to Dublin.

“My original occupation was as a writer.

I wrote for magazines and was a travel writer around South America and Canada. It was a very fun life, but unsettled!

“Eventually, I ended up singing and playing guitar in a band called Statues Of Us, in London.

“While living in London and playing in the

band, expendable money was practically nonexistent, but many of my friends were getting married.

“The only thing I [and band mate/business partner Andy Frazer] could do was write songs especially written for the bride and groom.

“At first, I was embarrassed to give it to them, but the personalised CDs and songs were so well received that we continued to do it for birthdays, weddings, mother’s divorce party, and so on.

“That’s when the idea that this could become a business came to me. It is a sustainable career for us now.

“We are in the process of upgrading the website and are also increasingly writing more songs for people in Ireland.

“There tends to be real-

ly crazy [busy] times of year, such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, and also a lot of weddings and anniversaries during summer. I can’t express how much of a pleasure it is waking up every day to write songs for a living,” he said.

McKiernan discussed the now famous song he wrote for the British royals.

He said: “The big break came when I got a call from the producer of Channel 9’s the Today Show, which is the biggest and longest running breakfast show in Australia.

“They asked us to write a song about William and Kate ... Most of the songs we write tend to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, so especially with an Irishman writing about the [British] royals – we had

[some] fun with it.

“It was simply called, Here Come The Royals. I am pretty sure they would have heard it through their media team – at least, I hope so, because I ask Pippa Middleton out during the song!”

Romance Outsourced has written more than 300 songs, to date, and McKiernan is appealing to Irish people to support the business too by ordering a song online.

He said the company deliberately kept prices low, at €65, so that everyone could afford them.

Those interested in ordering a personalised song for their loved one can go to www.romanceoutsourced.com, fill out a form about the recipient of the song, and in seven days or less, the song is ready.

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community: annual event has lots for all the family to enjoy

Estate’s grass ‘not in budget’

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IT’S festival fever in Dundrum with the annual Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival event taking over the streets of Dublin 14.

Now in its 31st year, the occasion continues to grow and this year’s line-up offers a range of entertainment and events for all the family.

Taking place from June 25 to 29, events include a walk with John Lennon on the history of Dundrum and a children’s cycle race with the 1987 Tour de France winner Stephen Roche in attendance, followed by Roche’s National Criterium Cycle Race – all taking place on Wednesday, June 25.

Other entertainment includes Opera by the Mill Pond on Thursday, June 26, a junior art competition on Friday, June 27, entertainment by the bandstand on Saturday, June 28, and a whole host of events on Dundrum Main Street on Sunday, June 29 – which require the street to be closed to traffic.

Kevin Cosgrave, chairman of the festival, told The Gazette the festival was a great way to promote community spirit in the area.

“People who came here as children are now bringing their own children.

There is a great community spirit. We have so many different events on each day and we also have a

bonnie baby competition, as well as a glamourous granny and cool granddad competition.

“What’s great about the festival is that 95% of the events are free,” he said.

Organisers and residents are keeping their fingers and toes crossed for good weather – just like last year, when the sun decided to shine on proceedings.

“We are hoping it will be as good as last year.

You never know just how many people attend, it can go from 500 to 2,500 people,” said Cosgrave.

A full programme list is available in Dundrum Library, Dundrum Town Centre, local stores or online at www.dundrumfestival.ie.

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Pop in for a look: The Design Corner’s temporary shop in Dun Laoghaire the local enterprise office in Dun Laoghaire recently launched The Design Corner Summer Shop on George’s Street, opposite The People’s Park entrance. This is the shop’s seventh year to pop up in the town, and the collections and seasonal designs on offer have all been created by 13 local designers, including Rebeka Kahn, who is seen here with her ceramic artwork. Goods for sale include quirky gifts, prints, ceramic wall art, jewellery and scented candles. So, pop in to the pop-up shop from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays until June 29.

FOLLOWING complaints from residents in Sweetmount Avenue, Dundrum, that the council has not been cutting grass in the estate; the council said Sweetmount was not provided for in its grass-cutting budget.

A council spokesperson told The Gazette: “Unfortunately [we don’t have ] the resources required to maintain small grass margins within local residential estates to a standard expected by residents.”

T he spokesperson added: “We rely on the goodwill of residents who generally undertake this work. There is consequently no provision to include Sweetmount Avenue in the current council’s budget.”

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works Funding to improve and re-configure busy traffic route is welcomed

€265k for Grange Road/College Road junction  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A SCHEME to improve the Grange Road/College Road junction, costing an estimated €265,000, began this week.

This junction is a busy traffic route between Ballinteer and the Enniskerry Road which also has links to the Dublin Mountains, as well as south Dublin.

It is also situated beside a nursing home, golf club and other recreational and residential concerns.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: “At present, the existing signalised junction layout does not operate adequately for traffic, with limited facilities

for pedestrian and cycle movements. “[The council’s] traffic section is proposing to re-configure and improve the junction layout and approach roadways, particularly from College Road.

“The completed works will further result in managing and controlling traffic more positively by the inclusion of an adaptive traffic signal control junction, [and] improve junction legibility and safety, which will cater for current and future traffic, as well as pedestrian and cycle movements.

“The scheme will also provide a new cycle/ pedestrian access into

Marlay Park.

“This scheme was brought to public consultation in 2013, after first being presented to the elected members of the Dundrum Area Committee on September 23, 2013. The closing date for receipt of submissions, from the public was November 1, 2013.

“Work is scheduled to start soon, and is expected to last four months, with a construction cost of approximately €265,000 to include for local drainage and road resurfacing improvements,” said the council.

Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) said: “I am delighted this proposed work has

Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab): “I am delighted this proposed work has become a reality”

at last become a reality.

“It will give much greater clarity to a junction that was all over the place. The new pedestrian and cycle

entrance will be a very welcome asset for residents living around here.

“It was about three years ago when I first

began campaigning to have the corner at College Road tidied up, and to have the road resurfaced, so it is great to see it being

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Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) said: “At present, the existing junction layout and the approach roadways are confusing and poorly designed and constructed.

“Earlier this year, the council’s engineers presented a plan to upgrade this junction, which was supported by financing from the National Transport Authority.

“The completed works will provide a better and safer layout, which will cater for current and future traffic, as well as all pedestrian and cycle movements including a new entrance to Marlay Park.”

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PARENTS are being urged to apply for the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance now rather than later as online applications get under way this week.

Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) said the allowance was “crucial support” for families and the online application process is available to use now.

He said: “It may seem early, but the online application system for this payment opened this week and I encourage all those who may need it to apply.

“Many families who have children of schoolgoing age are struggling to make ends meet. The enormous costs associated with back-toschool time place extra pressure on parents.

“This allowance helps with the financial strain by meeting the cost of uniforms and school shoes.”

The local politician went on to welcome the fact that the allowance will “again” be automatically approved for low-income families who have qualified previously and meet the criteria again this year.

He said: “If you qualify automatically for the allowance you will get a letter telling you when and how your allowance will be paid.

‘Removes stress’ “This cuts down on bureaucracy in the system, and also removes unnecessary stress on parents by avoiding the need for them to reapply.

“If you are applying for the first time, the online application forms are now available at www.welfare.ie.

“You can also pick up an application in person in your local social welfare or Intreo office. The deadline for applications is September 30.”

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politics Citizens asked to report any remaining sightings

Alert issued over election posters  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

WHILE the date for removing election posters has long passed, citizens are still being asked to let their council know of any remaining local or European election candidate posters in their area.

The poster removal deadline was May 30 and candidates who failed to abide by this face an onthe-spot fine of €150 per poster.

Across the capital, councils have been dealing with complaints and issuing fines to some poster culprits.

A spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

said 17 fines under the Litter Pollution Acts for still visible election posters have been issued.

According to the spokesperson, the money from fines goes into the environment department’s “income code”, which is used to offset expenditure in that unit including street cleaning, litter warden service and environmental awareness.

In Dublin City Council, about 360 fines were issued following the General Election of 2011.

When asked how many fines had been issued this year since the deadline expired, the council said: “Enforcement activity

in relation to this year’s election will be reported to the elected members in due course. The council is investigating complaints it receives.”

The council did offer the use of free recycling facilities to candidates for use until June 14. Posters and cable ties disposed of at these facilities are then recycled into items such as flower pots, crates and piping or used as bedding in council-owned parks.

The local authority continues to take calls from the public about election posters still on display and said the number of calls received has “trailed off considerably” since the beginning

of June.

Meanwhile, in south Dublin, 17 on-the-spot levies were imposed on those guilty of leaving posters beyond the stipulated timeframe.

“The money collected from the fines will be administrated to the litter management section of the council. Our litter wardens are active on the ground and are still on the lookout for election posters still up.”

On the other side of the city, Fingal County Council said: “Litter wardens as part of their routine patrols, and also in response to complaints received, have issued approximately 30

Have you spotted any lingering election posters anywhere? The city’s councils are calling on all such sightings to be reported, as they are litter. Graphic: Shane Dillon

fines for breach of the Litter Pollution Acts for election posters which were still up more than seven days after the elections. Monies received are used to fund council services.”

Each council said that most posters have been taken down, but if members of the public come across any that have not yet been removed they should contact their relevant council – South

Dublin County Council at 01 414 9000; Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council at 1800 403 503; Dublin City Council at 01 222 222 or Fingal County Council at 1800 201 093.

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James Perry, McDonald’s Carrickmines owner-operator with Dave Kearney, Leinster and Ireland rugby star. Picture: Shane O’Neill/Fennells

60 jobs served up at McDonald’s in The Park

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SOME 60 jobs are being created with the opening of a new McDonald’s fast food and drive-thru outlet in The Park in Carrickmines.

The new drive-thru restaurant, which represents an investment of €2m, was launched by Irish rugby star Dave Kearney recently.

The restaurant will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will employ a mixture of full- and part-time staff.

Cllr Gerry Horkan (FF) said: “I think it’s fantastic and it’s great to see The Park becoming so successful. People are voting with their feet by using it as it’s so close to the Luas and the M50.

“That whole area has a growing community there, and now has great

facilities, too. It’s great that jobs are being created there and that our county is facilitating new jobs.”

Self-order kiosks have been added for customers’ convenience and, according to McDonald’s management, being able to order via Samsung Galaxy tablets creates a new digital experience for customers.

The venture is the latest phase in McDonald’s expansion plans. The global chain says it is committed to investing more than €20m, delivering 700 jobs and opening 12 new outlets in Ireland by the end of 2015.

McDonald’s Carrickmines owner-operator James Perry, who also owns McDonald’s restaurants in Dundrum Town Centre and Temple Bar, said: “We are delighted to officially open this new

restaurant and drive-thru restaurant.

“We have had a great response from local customers so far and there has been a great buzz in the area as we got ready to launch. The restaurant is designed to focus on family and creating a new

enthusiastic local staff to the McDonald’s team and we look forward to welcoming customers from all over south Dublin and beyond to the restaurant.”

Perry recently refurbished his Dundrum Town Centre McDonald’s

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experience for McDonald’s customers.

“We are excited about the new features, including [Samsung] tablets and self-order kiosks throughout the restaurant which we hope customers of all ages will enjoy using.

“We are also delighted to welcome 60 new

outlet to the tune of €1m, doubling its capacity.

Adrian Crean, McDonald’s Ireland managing director, said: “McDonald’s is pleased to deliver 60 new jobs in Carrickmines with the opening of our new restaurant.

“We are committed to delivering on our expan-

sion plans, investing €20m, opening 12 new restaurants and creating 700 new jobs by the end of 2015.

“It is our aim to continue to contribute to the Irish economy not only through employment at a local level but by continuing to source Irish produce for McDonald’s restaurants throughout Europe.”

T he Carrickmines outlett brings the total number of McDonald’s outlets in Ireland to 85, with a workforce of about 4,500 people.

The Park is situated just off the M50 and currently has 28 tenants, including McDonald’s, Heatons, Curry’s, Carphone Warehouse, Woodie’s and more. It also has a number of commercial properties and office buildings to let on site.

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event Successful cooperative has ‘fantastic team and loyal customers’

Kilternan Country Market celebrates 50 years with a cuppa  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

LAST week, customers were treated to a free cuppa at Kilternan Country Market as it celebrated 50 years as a successful cooperative.

The market sells a wide selection of fresh cakes, breads, poultry, jams, plants, vegetables and other quality homemade

fare which is all made or sourced within an eightmile radius. It has been a popular market now for the last 50 years and is part of Country Markets Ltd, the aim of which is fresh quality produce made by local people.

Several of its founding members remain actively involved in Kilternan Country Market, includ-

ing Olive and Robin Pierce, Willie Doyle and Daphne McConnell.

Betty Stevenson, chairperson of Kilternan Country Market, said: “We have a fantastic team and we also have loyal customers which is why we are still thriving as a cooperative. And of course it is wonderful to think that four of our

meeting: details of new exam

Understanding the Junior Cycle  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain bnibhraonain@dublingazette.com

AN information evening to educate parents on the new Junior Cycle Student Award (JCSA), was held recently in Stillorgan Park Hotel. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and the National Parents Councils (primary and post-primary) jointly hosted the event to clarify reform of the Junior Cycle and what it entails.

The meeting on June 17 drew a strong attendance of parents keen to understand details of the new exam. The evening was tailored specifically for parents of sixth-class children, who will begin post-primar y school this coming September.

All parents of primary schoolchildren were also welcome, however.

Introduced

From this coming September, students starting first year will sit the new Junior Cycle Student Award or JCSA. The first subject being introduced is English.

In September 2015, the new science curriculum will be introduced for incoming first years.

Other subjects will be gradually phased in over coming years to allow for smooth introduction of the new Junior Cycle. The

changeover will be completed by 2022.

The information evening aimed to provide parents with relevant information on what changes they and their child can expect with the new JCSA from this September. It will also look at the main features of the Junior Cycle developments in the coming years and the new assessment system being introduced.

Don Myers, president of the National Parents’ Council post-primary,

said: “The meeting [was] an important opportunity for parents to hear about the changes at junior cycle from those who have been directly involved in developing the curriculum and assessment ideas being introduced.”

Those who could not attend the meeting can check out a podcast of the presentations and materials from the meeting which will be available on www.juniorcycle. ie later this month.

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founding members are still very actively involved to this day. A great reflection on our local community spirit.”

A special 50th birthday cake was shared among those attending to mark the occasion.

Fifty years ago, the original clubhouse was erected using recycled timber from Trinity Col-

lege. Nowadays the market building, which is owned by a trust, is situated opposite fireplace store Fireplaces and Stoves on the Enniskerry Road.

The market is open from 10am until 12noon for those wishing to sample some of the quality local produce on sale every Saturday from local suppliers.

The market’s celebratory 50th birthday cake

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Rachel Browning and Abilgail Sykes with a new friend. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

paws for thought: a great open day at the dspca’s headquarters

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TRUE Dublin institution, the DSPCA recently held a family fun day at its Rathfarnham headquarters, with Pet Fest providing a purr-fect open day opportunity for families, locals, pet-lovers and well-wishers to meet some of the many animals that the DSPCA cares for, and are trying to find good homes for, as well as learning more about the charity’s work.

Pet Fest featured a diverse range of events for all the family, with everything from food stalls, a bouncy castle, a dog-training display, face-painting and much more to give everyone plenty to parrot on about once they got home.

While Scoil Garran Mhuire, Goatstown won, Lucan Educate Together’s spirited players made them fight for victory

schools: Cumann na mBunscol battles

Lesley Masill and Marie Murphy, Paws in the Park

Leon Ricketts and Noah Warren

Charlie Brown is the centre of attention with Caz Brown, Gina Daly and Marian Kane

Clash of ash saw impressive skills T

HE recent Cumann na mBunscol saw a time-honoured clash of ash as schools from across the region came together at Croke Park to compete for the Sciath Nua. The girls from Scoil Garran Mhuire, Goatstown (6-1) faced Lucan Educate Together (0-0), with the Goatstown girls nimbly taking to the fray before the Hogan Stand. Despite some spirited defence and determination from Lucan’s players, including some impressive solo runs, Goatstown’s goals and points saw them surge ahead to victory. The region’s hurling skills were also to the fore when the boys from Scoil Divine Word NS, Marley Grange (3-14), defeated rivals from Holy Family SNS, River Valley, Swords (0-2). Again, despite the outcome, the losing side also had great skill.

Muireann Hyland drums up some

Aoife and Laura Maxwell with Pomeranian terriers, Odie and Stanford

Lucan Educate Together put up unsuccessful but strident competition

support from the side

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The victorious team from Scoil Garran Mhuire, Goatstown, who were relentless in their pursuit of victory

Divine Word NS, Marley Grange, were also in impressive action at the Cumann na Both schools gave their all, although fortune favoured Goatstown’s girls on the day. Pictures: Cathy Weatherston

mBunscol, defeating rivals from Holy Family SNS, River Valley, Swords

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Designer Claire Garvey, who was presented with an award at FAWL 2014

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Rita Mirembe and Diane Couper. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

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NUMBER of cutting-edge designs were on show at the recent From Africa With Love (FAWL) 2014 fashion event staged at the Gresham Hotel, which was part sponsored by Dublin Gazette Newspapers.

The annual FAWL event was a perfect opportunity to showcase a wide

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range of African culture, and to celebrate such contributions to Ireland’s modern multicultural mix.

Although the fashion show was the main attraction on the night – thanks to the fashions from designers of African descent, including Akani Collection, Mullalo, Oreke Signature, Maiya,

Tola Vintage and Simply Glamorous Fashion – live music, and dance demonstrations also added to the evening.

Designer Claire Garvey was presented with the inaugural Irish Fashion Diversity Award, in honour of her contribution towards the growth and inclusion of diversity within the industry.

Superb fashions and striking make-up were a hit at the fashion show

Ian Callagy, presenter of African Scene on 103.2 Dublin City Fm and Damilola Oduwole

Baby Ellah with dancer Amyric

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a day in the life: rte elev8 presenter diana bunici

Every TV day is so different  laura webb

SHE spends most of her day in front of a camera presenting for RTE’s young audience on Elev8, but recently Diana Bunici helped to launch the Flavours of Fingal festival, showing just how indemand this young presenter is.

This week, The Gazette caught up with the Moldova-born starlet to find out just how a day in her life goes.

Like many people, she needs a little help getting up in the mornings, and so she has four alarms going off at various intervals between 7am and 7.30am.

Once up she makes sure to get something to eat to help set her up for the day.

“I rarely set foot outside the door without chomping down on something.

I like to keep my food light and fresh at the start of the day, with natural yoghurt, two Weetabix, and berries of some sort.

“I’ll have a mug of peppermint tea too, although that usually gets sipped while I’m doing my makeup and trying to catch up with what’s going on in the world that day with the online papers, radio news and some telly, too.

“Some mornings, I save my news swotting for my commute and listen to some music to get me pumped up for the day ahead, instead,” she said.

Living just 10 minutes away from RTE means she gets to work quite easily, but if on location it’s her trusty dad that gives

her a lift or gets a taxi to wherever she needs to go that day.

“Every day in the world of TV is different, and that’s what I find so appealing about my job. Generally, I get into the office for 10am, pop on my computer, and catch up with emails that have come through overnight.

“Next up, I have a quick scan of what’s coming up on the live show that afternoon before popping along to our daily production meeting, where we go through the running order with the entire studio team.

“After that, I’ll either be scripting, researching our guests, out somewhere shooting an interview or fun piece, planning guests and brainstorming for future

shows. Studio time is between 2pm and 4:20pm.

“Then I’m back at the office desk with my head in the next day’s show.

“Working on a children’s show means there’s room for variety and pretty much anything is a go with some proper thought and planning put in place.

“It’s a real luxury to have so much input into Elev8. I love every bit of it, from working behind the scenes to frontof-camera stuff,” said Diana.

Elev8 is on weekdays at 4pm on TRTE and RTE Two. Flavours of Fingal takes place at Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, from June 28-29. For further information, see www.flavoursoffingal.ie.

THE Go Walkies for Guide Dogs campaign started at Phoenix Park on June 6, and continues nationwide throughout the month.

It’s a great opportunity to mingle with other dog lovers, get fresh air and exercise and do something “pawsitive” by helping to raise money for Irish Guide Dogs.

There are four more official walks scheduled throughout the country this month, one of which takes place at Cabinteely Park on June 22.

Passes for individuals (€15) and families (€20) are available at www.guidedogs. ie. Admission comes with t-shirts and goodie bags worth €20 on the day, and Hills Food will also be on hand to weigh your dog for free.

As with the official walks, several community walks have also been organised by dedicated volunteers, one of which takes place at Balbriggan Football Club at 12.30pm, on June 22.

Note that entry fees will be different for each community walk, and will not include a goodie bag.

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events: fun (and hopefully sun) for everyone

Festival season is in full swing with a different festival taking place in towns and villages across the county almost every weekend. This week, The Gazette is trawling through the festival list to bring you a selection of what’s on to ensure there is something for everyone to see and do during the summer months.

Dublin City area

The second annual Dublin Kite Festival takes place this Sunday, June 22, at North Bull Island, Clontarf.

This year’s Dublin Kite Festival will attract kite fliers and spectators from across Ireland and overseas. The free event will have a full day of entertainment packed with activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Kite enthusiasts from all over Ireland and abroad will show off their stunt skills and compete for a number of awards across a wide range of categories including most aerodynamic, most beautiful, and funniest.

For further details, see www.dublinkitefestival.ie The Dublin City Soul Festival takes place on July 26 and 27. This festival celebrates peace, unity and love, and is Ireland’s best feel-good festival.

The annual celebration saw over 30,000 people enjoy the soul picnic event as part of the festival. This is a music event with tasty treats from picnic vendors at Merrion Square Park and this year’s line-up is expected to match or increase last year’s number.

There is also a Love the City Music Trail where people can move from venue to venue checking out some great entertainment. As people make their way along the streets, there is also on-street

entertainment from Soul Festival buskers and street artists. For full details on this festival, see www.dublincitysoulfestival.com Dundrum area

The Wooly Wards Farm, which is a petting farm and animal theatre, will be held on select weekends in July, August and September in Marlay Park. These free animalinspired events are available in the park on July 26-27, August 23-24 and September 6-7 from noon to 3pm.

On show will be fluffy little creatures like guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits as well as a kid goat and ducks. The main event has to be that visitors can also have their picture taken with a llama.

Dun Laoghaire area

The fifth Ukulele Hooley, Ireland’s national ukulele festival, will be held again this year in Dún Laoghaire during the weekend of August 23-24.

Organisers are promising a fantastic weekend of music, hopefully in the sun, and a great line-up of ukulele-based attractions.

These include ukulele master workshops, beginner’s workshops, the Ukulele Bus Busk scenic tour, the Ukulele Hooley Open Mic Night, and the main event – an eight-hour live concert in the People’s Park by some of the most renowned ukulele artists and bands from around the world.

Lucan area

With the tremendous success of last year’s festival, Lucan will once again hold a festival that is sure to attract thousands of guest from Lucan and elsewhere.

The festival committee, led by Joe Byrne, will put together an exciting line-up of events which promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. This year the festival stage located beside Carroll’s pub will once again be erected in the heart of Lucan and will feature a wide range of local talent.

The event will take place on Sept 14 and any local groups, bands, dancers or solo singers interested in taking part should contact the festival’s stage manager Kim Rice at kimmayrice@gmail.com with their details.

Clondalkin area

Clondalkin Festival is set to return for the fourth time this year from June 20-22.

Growing from strength to strength each year, the festival features three days of entertainment throughout the village.

This year’s programme features street performers, magic acts, face painting, carnival games, live music and a fun village cycle, amongst other events.

The Clondalkin Garda station will also be open on the day for a public display.

For more informa-

tion, visit the Clondalkin Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Clondalkinfestival.

Fingal

Farmleigh and Phoenix Park have announced a series of free guided walks throughout the summer. Walkers will meet at Farmleigh House reception, the Phoenix

Jonathan Howard with Emma O’Driscoll-Cronin, RTE Jr, and Jennifer Howard are flying high for the Dublin Kite Festival taking place June 22 on Dollymount Strand, North Bull Island, Clontarf. Picture: Jason Clarke Photography

Park Visitor Centre, or Arbour Hill Cemetery at 11am on Wednesday mornings.

June will see a Historical Walking Tour to Farmleigh House, a History of the Clock Tower at Farmleigh, and a guided walk to Knockmaree

Cist/Cromlech. A guided walking tour from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock Gate will take place in July.

Among other walks in August there will be one to Rose Cottage via Knockmaroon Gate and Gate Lodges of Phoenix

Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock.

The Farmleigh and Phoenix Park walks take about 90 minutes. Telephone the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on 01 677 0095 or Farmleigh House on 01 815 5914 for further information.

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home: new concept kitchen range offers more possibilities than ever before

Innovative kitchen system from IKEA is going ‘freestyle’ IKEA has launched the innovative Metod kitchen system, a brand new kitchen concept that will revolutionise the kitchen industry.

Metod offers more layout, style and storage possibilities than ever before, giving people the opportunity to truly personalise their kitchens, at an affordable price.

IKEA has achieved this, by redesigning the basic building blocks of kitchens to create a new sys-

tem that will change the way that Irish consumers design, plan and install their kitchens.

Evolved

The decision to introduce the new system was made as a result of a shift in customer wants and needs, which have greatly evolved in recent years. The current trend of people moving to bigger cities and living in smaller spaces has led to the creation of multi-

functional living spaces within the home.

A recent survey carried out by IKEA Dublin among its customers revealed that eight out of 10 people now have a combined kitchen and living area where multifunctional furniture and clever storage solutions are essential. Now more than ever there is a greater demand for ‘freestyle’ kitchens, which offer more versatility, within living spaces

Metod offers many layout, style and storage possibilities. Pictured above is Metod Laxarby Maximera.

Communication and interior design manager, IKEA Dublin Gill Reilly said: “With the new kitchen system Metod,

we’ve broken the ‘normal’ conventions of designing kitchens and instead we’ve created a system that gives customers unlimited choice.

This is a big change for IKEA, but it also initiates a big change for the industry in the way that consumers will now be able to design and plan their dream kitchens.”

The new kitchen modules will now be sized in multiples of 20cm, and will hang from an innovative wall rail, enabling them to be fitted into the smallest or tallest of spaces.

Finishes

Metod Maxiera Veddinge

Features of the range will include: revolutionary new design system for easy instillation, new sizing structure that allows for interchangeable modules and 25 door fronts to provide a wider variety of looks and finishes Furthermore, to mark the launch of the new range, IKEA Dublin has completely revamped the store’s kitchen department, with a team of expert advisers available to assist customers in all aspects of designing, selecting and installing a dream kitchen.

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dublinlife Glenda gets some practice in for her wedding day Xpose presenter Glenda Gilson took over Marbs recently when she and some close friends went to the sunny spot for her hen party.

Blow up dolls and silly straws were nowhere to be seen when snaps of the lovely lady were posted online – maybe they are more for the wedding album!

The Castleknock beauty is set to marry her long-term love, businessman Rob McNaughton, in the lavish setting of Trump International Hotel and Golf Links in Doonbeg this August.

Her future hubby popped the question in Central Park last December.

She brought some of her close girl friends to Ocean Beach resort in Marbella. One snap showed her kissing a card-board cut out of her soon-to-be husband – obviously just practising for the big day.

It is understood Glenda will have five bridesmaids walking up the aisle before she says “I do”. Xpose airs weekdays at 6pm on TV3.

The Very Best of Broadway comes to the mill As the summer months roll in, The Mill Theatre is as busy as ever preparing for their annual Mill Productions performance.

This year, they have chosen The Very Best of Broadway - a fun-filled, light-hearted performance by much-loved local musical societies from K ilmacud and Glencullen in Dundrum.

In addition, the theatre are also welcoming soloists from Rathmines, Rathgar and Ratoath Musical Societies, as well as the very talented Garry Mountaine.

Come sing along to your favourite musical numbers from Showboat, Wicked, Me & My Girl, Les Mis, Kiss Me Kate, Fiddler on the Roof and many more.

Ho s t e d b y K e v i n Hough from RTE’s The-

The Dublin Bay Hopper will explore the spectacular south Dublin coastline

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Glenda Gilson kisses a card-board cut out of her soon-to-be husband

atre Nights, this will be a show not to be missed for any lover of musicals, drama and comedy.

Tickets are €18/€15 and can be purchased online at www.milltheatre.ie or by calling 012969340.

All Aboard the Dublin Bay Hopper Irish Rail and Railtours Ireland First Class have launched the Dublin Bay Hopper, the world’s first exclusive hop-on-hop-off train tour for locals and tourists alike.

The branded two-car DART tour train, complete with full commentary by Railtours Ireland hosts, will travel from the city centre and explore the spectacular south Dublin coastline as far as Bray.

T he Hopper takes guests from Connolly Station to Bray, stopping at Tara St, Pearse St, Grand Canal Dock, Landsdowne Rd, Sandymount, Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey,

and Killiney along the way. Guests can use the Dublin Bay Hopper to get to any of these destinations and spend as long as they like there and use any scheduled DART service to return.

Tickets cost €19 and are valid on The Dublin Bay Hopper, and all DART trains on Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

For more information visit dublinbayhopper. com or any DART station.

rudd joins fight against blindness C e l e brit y c h e f , Andrew Rudd has joined Diabetes Ireland, N C BI - t h e N a t i o n a l S i g h t L o s s A g e n c y, Fighting Blindness, the Irish College of Ophthalmologists, the Association of Optometrists Ireland and Novartis to launch Eye Am What I Eat campaign to raise awareness of diabetic macular edema (DME).

DME is a form of diabetic retinopathy that

can have a severe effect on vision, causing significant sight loss.

To raise awareness of DME and diabetic retinopathy, people are invited to develop a recipe for eye health, which includes one or more of the Top 10 Foods for Eye Health listed at www. eyeamwhatIeat.ie Four finalists will be shortlisted by the judging panel and invited to attend the final event on Wednesday, July 23, at Medley, in Dublin City Centre, where the recipes will be prepared

by Rudd and an overall winner will be selected.

All recipes must be submitted at www.eyeamwhatIeat.ie by 5pm on Monday, July 7.

summer fest to entertain over 300,000 Laya Healthcare are holding a free festival in Merrion Square in July which is set to entertain more than 300,000 people with performances, music, artisan food and much more.

Star ting from July 11 – 13, the festival is expanding throughout the city to include concerts, family picnics, artisan food events and outdoor screenings, inviting hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy the best of what these famous cities have to offer.

This first-of-its-kind festival is a true collaboration with those at the heart of the city, which includes city councils, local businesses, Irish arts organisations as well as internationally renowned performance artists coming together in a city celebration highlighting those that make our cities spectacular.

Laya Healthcare are also holding free summer festivals in Cork’s Fitzgerald Park (July 19 - 20) and a citywide program of events both day and night across Dublin City (July 11 – 27).

For more information visit www.cityspectacular.com or email hello@ cityspectacular.com

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Bit of music and exercise is the key to relaxation IN THIS week’s Escape The Mayhem, The Gazette asks TV and radio presenter Con Murphy about his downtime  keith bellew

Con Murphy worked as one of the main sports presenters with RTE from 1992 until 2012. During that time he anchored RTE Radio’s coverage of the Summer Olympics Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 Beijing 2008, and London 2012. He is currently co-hosting Radio Nova’s World Cup Extra phone

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in show along with Roddy Collins.

When he wants to escape the mayhem of the studio, he gets his tracksuit on, grabs his iPod and heads for Cabinteely Park for a leisurely stroll. He describes the park like a modernday Eden “It’s a haven of tranquillity. Rolling hills, a lake in the middle, big, old trees, and it’s away from traffic and everything like that. That’s where I go for my walks with my iPod. I listen to my music and it’s just the most chilled out place

you can think of.

“It’s leisurely, but its good exercise as well.

It’s quite hilly, so at times your walking up hill, and you have to kind of push it a bit, so it’s kind of a combination of relaxation and proper exercise as well so it’s really good.”

In terms of the music he listens to while on his walks, he says: “My iPod is on shuffle so it could be anything. It’s a complete mixture: Counting Crows, a lot of Spanish music, Jarabe de Palo, they’re fantastic, Kaiser Chiefs,

to Johnny Mathis, Neil Young, a lot of 80s music, Depeche Mode, OMD. Really, it’s so diverse it’s unbelievable.

“To get away from it all, I love travelling. My other half, Lorraine, works for Aer Lingus and we try and get away as much as we can. The odd weekend away in cities around Europe. Travel is the other big thing even if it’s only a couple of nights in Barcelona.

Generally, when we get away to a European place, we try and get to see a football match.”

TV and radio presenter Con Murphy

Another medium of escape for Con is poker.

At home he likes to play online but when he visits the USA he combines his passion for travel with

that of poker.

“I’m just back from Las Vegas. I’ve been there a few times now, I think that was our 10th time. I love it there, absolutely

love it. I’ve done pretty well, I’ve won a couple of tournaments and I’ve come second and third.

It’s a good way to pass the time over there.”

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business ‘Target major business’, tech start-ups urged  ian begley

TECHNOLOGY startup companies are being encouraged to target major international businesses for funding.

Leading corporate lawyer Martin Kelleher, who has been involved in some

of Ireland’s most successful technology deals, said that such start-ups should aim for global expansion through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Speaking at a business event organised by law firm Mason Hayes and Curran, Kelleher said:

“Established tech giants show no sign of slowing down their rate of acquisitions. Facebook has spent tens of billions acquiring more than 40 new and established tech companies. Google recently indicated that it has $50 billion to spend on over-

seas acquisitions over the coming period.

“This presents a huge opportunity for indigenous tech companies to grow and develop their companies further with the backing of well-established, experienced international tech partners.”

sinead o’loughlin, seapoint physio

Taking care of aches needn’t be a stretch SINEAD O’Loughlin is from Kildare originally but has been living in Dublin since 1994 when she study physiotherapy at Trinity College.

A varied path through America and Australia saw her complete another Masters degree, in Manual Therapy, before returning to Dublin in 2004.

Having spent time in both India

and the US to further her yoga studies, she now incorporates the various practices of yoga into her work as a physiotherapist, starting her own business in Monkstown this year.

An avid reader, Sinead loves cycling, swimming in the sea, and practising yoga. She also loves to play the piano and guitar.

How long have you been in business?

classes, all geared towards specific health conditions: osteoporosis, breathing disorders, back pain, chronic pain, ante/post-natal. My idea is to use yoga as medicine; people who have practised yoga understand this..

Not very long – I opened my doors in March, which makes it just over three months.

What makes your business successful?

Ask anyone if they have any aches or pains in their body, and the chances are it’s a “yes”. Modern life, with its stress and schedules and long days at the office, is driving a lot of these problems.

The good news is that for most people there’s a way out of pain. I think I’m successful at what I do because I genuinely care, so I take the time to figure out the problem.

Also, the combination of physiotherapy and yoga is rare, despite the fact that they compliment each other so perfectly.

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

I’ve worked in so many clinics where I’m constantly chasing the clock, seeing vast numbers of patients in one day. Getting tired of that was a major part of my decision to leave and work for myself. Now, I can take the time that’s needed to step back and really consider what’s going on with a patient in a broad way.

It’s especially important on the first day to spent time on assessment so that the treatment plan can be highly individualised.

What’s also different is the yoga

How has the recession impacted your business?

I’m only in business three months, so I missed the Celtic Tiger! I am conscious that people do not have unlimited budgets and I take that into account when formulating a treatment plan.

My aim is always to get the patient on board to do as much as possible for themselves so that they are not reliant on physiotherapy, and often only need a few sessions to get them on the road to recovery. So, it doesn’t have to break the bank to go to physio.

Another helpful factor is that most health insurance companies contribute significantly towards physiotherapy and it can also be claimed as a tax expense.

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

I’m very limited with signage, because the houses on Longford Terrace [where the business is located] are listed buildings. That makes it hard to let people know I exist. If regulations didn’t limit me, I would put up a tall sign that would be seen from the road and passers-by.

Christine Cullen, managing director, Vision-net.ie, which has released a report on the rise in new start-ups

report: quarter one records increase of firms

Office space shortfall due to start-up surge  keith bellew

ACCORDING to new figures from leading credit and business risk analyst, Vision-net.ie, the increase in new companies being set-up is leading to a shortage of office space, particularly in certain parts of Dublin, but is also a factor which is boosting construction start-ups.

Dublin remains the most popular location for start-ups in Ireland, and this year has accounted for 48% of all new companies formed.

A surge of 4,438 new companies were started in the first quarter of this year – a figure that is up 21% on the average number of

start-ups seen in the same period over the previous five years (3,657).

Among those new start-ups, almost 20% have a registered address in either Dublin 1, 2 or 4 – postcodes in Dublin’s tech-focused “Silicon Docks” quarter, which is home to the likes of Google, LinkedIn and Facebook.

The figures follow a recent report by Savills that shows the rate of office lettings rose by more than a third during this year’s first quarter, with rents forecast to climb by a fifth before 2015, due to a shortage of property.

High and increasing

demand for commercial space is also influencing a measured revival of both the construction and real estate sectors. There were 332 start-ups in the construction sector in the first quarter – a 16% increase on the average number of construction industry start-ups in the same period over the five years since the onset of the recession.

The average number of real estate start-ups in the period is up 70% over the previous five years with 209 of the quarter’s start-ups operating in this sector.

According to Visionnet.ie’s managing director, Christine Cullen, a rise in

construction and real estate start-ups indicates “an upturn in key areas of the economy”.

She said: “As the Irish economy recovers, new and established businesses are seeking to expand their operations beyond what a post-recession property market can currently offer.

“Growth in our commercial sectors is very positive news for job creation and overall economic rejuvenation.

“However, for the longterm survival of new business start-ups, it is vital that there is a balance between demand and supply, to prevent a rent price bubble emerging.”

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Members of Songs in the Key of D at rehearsals: Inset: Musical director Killian Grumley-Traynor. Pictures: Ste Murray

National Concert Hall: choir presents a musical journey through dublin

Connecting songs to the city  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A 70-strong choir of Dubliners called Songs in the Key of D is putting on a unique concert in the National Concert Hall on July 2, called A Summer in Dublin which will feature songs about the city from old ditties to pop and rock favourites.

The Gazette spoke to one of the choir’s musical directors Killian Grumley-Traynor about the upcoming show, and his involvement with a choir whose aim is to create a deeper connection between the city and its songs.

“I met with Eoin Kilkenny, the producer in 2013 and he brought myself and Chris O’Sullivan [the other musical director] together.

Killian’s background is in science as well as music, as he explained: “I finished up in UCD in 2013, I was actually studying physics but I’d been doing music my entire life.

“I play piano and violin and I’m doing a lot as musical director and am going to do a masters in conducting next year in DIT. “So myself and Chris both play with the choir and play a range of instruments between the two of us; we’re the band, essentially.

“The choir is made up of people from all over Dublin and we’re at around 70 members now, it’s made up of people of all different backgrounds and the idea is that it’s current Dublin – people who are living in Dublin and there’s also a

core of Dubliners.

“They are male and female and our age range is from 18 years to mid 70s.

We want a spread of everybody, it’s a community project and choir to get as wide a spread of voices and backgrounds involved.”

The Gazette asked Killian what people can expect from A Summer in Dublin.

“It’s a journey through Dublin City and there is something in the music for everybody from Handel to Hansard, right up to Damien Dempsey, the Boomtown Rats, Sinead O’Connor, U2 and then classics from The Dubliners and Dublin standards that everybody would be familiar with.

“We take music written in Dub-

lin, about Dublin or by Dubliners but present it in a new and fresh way as myself and Chris arranged it for choir.

We’ll also put two songs together or the lyrics of one song to the tune of another one.

“It will be great fun and we get the audience singing along too when they recognise the songs.”

Songs in the Key of D will also perform a few songs with musical trio Trillogy on the night.

A Summer in Dublin is on in the National Concert Hall’s Main Auditorium, on July 2 For more information on the show and to book tickets which cost from €18 to €20, you can go to NCH Box Office at 01 417 0000.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs.

Our Dog of the Week is handsome crossbreed Bailey, who is about one year old.

He is a super sweet dog, who has been working really hard with his carers to build up his confidence.

Bailey is a brainy young dog and playing fetch with his tennis ball is just one of his favourite things to do!

With the right family, we just know that Bailey will be a happy, loyal and loveable dog.

If you think you could offer Bailey the loving home he deserves, then please contact Dogs Trust at 01 879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and would love to show you around. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie

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Be bowled over by Oakwood attractions A DAY trip to Oakwood Theme Park with Stena Line has just got even more actionpacked, following the launch of its new indoor entertainments centre.

The newly opened FunZone features everything from simulator machines, carousels, air hockey tables and even ten-pin bowling lanes.

Customers can travel with Stena Line from Rosslare to Fishguard and enjoy an action-packed day trip to Oakwood Theme Park, from only €49 per person return by car (based on a car and four people).

Along with the park’s new Hook’s House of Havoc adventure soft play area, visitors can enjoy the popular Neverland attraction, which features 10 new rides and attractions.

The new attraction includes Skull Rock Pirate Log Flume, the Lost Boys Adventure, Neverland Chase, Hook’s House of Havoc soft play area. and the Sights of London taxi ride.

For further information or to make a booking, see www.stenaline.ie/oakwood.

Hop to it if you seek a great sun holiday ONLINE travel company Gohop.ie has released the top five most popular tourist destinations so far in 2014.

The results, which are based on the most searched destinations on the GoHop.ie website since the start of the year, and which illustrate Ireland’s love for sun holidays, reveal that the Algarve is the most popular destination.

Tenerife came in second, followed by Malaga, Lanzarote and Palma.

To celebrate these destinations, GoHop. ie have put together some great offers to give holidaymakers the chance to see why these locations are so popular.

For further information on these destinations, or to make a booking, see www.Gohop.ie or call GoHop.ie at 01 241 2389.

Boasting one of the world’s finest golf courses, Gleneagles is something of a golfing Mecca – yet is just one of the region’s many attractions

scotland: gleneagles prepares to host the ryder cup

Head fore one of the homes of golf  rob heigh

WE ARE less than 100 days away from the start of the Ryder Cup – one of the most iconic and passionately contested golf tournaments in the world – which this year is being held in the beautiful setting of the Perthshire countryside’s Gleneagles Hotel.

Gleneagles has historically been one of the iconic Scottish homes of golf, along with St Andrew’s, Muirfield and Royal Troon, and Scotland boasts more than 550 courses across the country, approximately 400 of which are accessible within an hour’s travel from Scotland’s major airports.

However, Gleneagles is the heart of the action this year, and the hotel – announced as the Best Golf Resort In The World in the 2014 prestigious Ultratravel awards in London – will see the cream of British and Irish golfing talent take on the best American players on the world professional tour circuit.

The competition will be played out on the PGA Centenary Course, which underwent a redesign by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus in 1993, and further renovation in 2011 in anticipation of hosting the Ryder Cup this year.

Golf is not the only attraction at Gleneagles, as the hotel is set

in an 850-acre resort with beautiful vistas of the most glorious Scottish landscapes, as well as featuring one of the most luxurious spa destinations in the world.

The Spa by ESPA at Gleneagles is one of a select group of places in the world designated “a Luxury Spa Resort”, a title awarded after a rigorous evaluation by The Leading Hotels of the World group.

Pamper Ayurvedic massages, Orient-inspired reflexology, natural facials and hydro therapies are on offer to pamper, treat and indulge travellers’ bodies and minds.

Perthshire itself is a

magnificent destination which encapsulates a lot of what Scotland has to offer as a tourist destination. Known as “the Gateway to the Highlands”, there are plenty of Munros and Corbetts to climb, as well as lowlevel hiking routes, while anglers can enjoy river and loch fishing.

The city of Perth itself is situated between two sprawling public parks and the western banks of the River Tay, and provides an ideal base for exploring the region, and visitors will find something to suit all tastes and budgets.

There are historic gems like Scone Palace and horticultural delights at Branklyn Garden, and

an array of attractions, too many to list here – the area is packed with something for everyone to enjoy.

Although tickets for the Ryder Cup sold out a long time ago, a limited number of practice day tickets are on offer through www.rydercup. com for September 23, 24 and 25.

These tickets provide a great opportunity to soak up the unique Ryder Cup atmosphere, whilst getting a chance to see the teams out on the course.

To find out more about the Gleneagles Hotel, see www.gleneagles.com, while for more about everything the region has to offer, see www. vistiscotland.com.

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much that they are on a par with main street giants – but at Tesco price-beating prices.

During the summer 2014 collection fashion show, the label was on trend with its key collections.

Colour Pop features laid-back separates and stunning dresses in summer colours, from neon to pops of colour

range is in this size. Clothes can be worn during the day, at night, or going to work – you work it to what you want and need. The clothing range is available in more than 70 stores.

We have the kids’ range and men’s range [too] and they are all at great prices,” she said.

It was revealed at the show that F&F are set to go online

in pink, orange and blue. This trend appears as blocks of colour and through statement patterns.

Just in time for the World Cup in Brazil, Patterns of Rio

Holly Carpenter, right, wearing F&F tribal

in the coming weeks, making the range even more acces-

print double-layered dress €20.50 and

sible.

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Tesco clothing is available in selected Tesco stores

has amazing tropical patterns and is vibrant and bright,

Murphy wearing F&F tribal print jacket €23

with a Boho feel, thanks to the flowing tops and maxi

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Members of the 11 Good Food Circle Restaurants Helen McDaid, Failte Ireland; Philip Horgan, Man Friday; Adrian Cummins, CEO, Restaurant Association of Ireland; Daniel Horgan, Man Friday; Liam Edwards, Jim Edwards Restaurant; Mary O’Sullivan, Toddies; Pearse O’Sullivan, Toddies; Ciaran Fitzgerald, The Blue Haven; Maria O’Mahony - Kinsale Good Food Circle and Martin Shanahan, Fishy Fishy. Picture: John Allen

Dingle wins Ireland’s Top Foodie Town title The 28 by Aldi restaurant showcased Aldi’s 28-day dry aged Irish Angus steak

taste of dublin: meat showcase

Raising the steaks with a top quality cut

TA STE O F D U B L I N was the usual popular event with lots of familiar faces putting in an appearance at the food fest which took place in the Iveagh Gardens last weekend.

A n a r r ay o f r e s taurants had stalls in the city centre venue including The Green Hen, the Hot Stove, Rock Lobster and Saba, to name but a few.

Along with that, lots more wine, jewellery, make up and cocktail stands added to the atmosphere as did the taste of Thailand area,

which has proven popular over the last couple of years.

One area worth a tryout was the 28 by Aldi restaurant, a specially created spot where Michelin star chef Cormac Rowe, executive chef at Mount Juliet, planned to showcase Aldi’s 28-day dry aged Irish Angus steak – the only Provenance Certified Irish Angus Steak.

This was an intimate affair with only eight people eating at each sitting and a threecourse meal was prepared before attendants

by Rowe and his team.

The 8oz rib eye and striploin steaks are sourced from certified Irish Angus cattle and procured exclusively from Bord Bia approved farms in County Tipperary.

The cattle are reared to the highest codes and welfare standards and this is the first provenance-certified Irish Angus meat as licensed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Angus cattle have long been known for producing the finest

One of the team cooks up a tasty steak

quality steaks, with marbled, succulent and tender meat for excellent flavour.

The starter was cod brandade, served with lemon aioli, cucumber and chilli salt.

Diners could choose between rib eye and striploin steaks and Rowe then cooked them to order on an open grill in front of them, before serving them up with triple cooked chips, bearnaise sauce and a warm salad.

The meat was deemed really good – succulent and tasty.

There were also pots of dessert from Aldi on offer too. All of this was served up with accompanying wines from Aldi.

This really was a treat in the middle of all the mayhem at taste and guests left vowing to throw some of these cuts on the barbecue this summer.

When the sitting had ended, guests wandered off into the sunshine and disappeared back into the crowd, happy to have secured a seat at one of the hottest pop ups this summer.

KINSALE, County Cork, featured on a strong shortlist of ten towns competing for the title of Ireland’s top Foodie Town 2014.

The title was awarded to Dingle at the final of the Irish Restaurant Awards at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Dublin recently. Kinsale’s Good Food Circle (GFC), which promotes the local fine dining experience at 11 member-restaurants, coordinated the town’s entry.

This year will see Kinsale’s GFC host its 38th International Gourmet Festival (October 10-12).

Kinsale was the first Transition Town – a community initiative that aims to make the transition from a dependency on fossil fuel to a low-carbon future – having pioneered the movement in 2005, and has a thriving farmers’ market.

The judges were looking for towns that actively use food festivals, farmers’ markets, gourmet trails and a range of dining experiences to attract visitors. The winning town receives a package worth €5,000, consisting of an Admailer.ie postcard marketing package, plus mentoring from a senior An Post executive to help raise the town’s profile. Each finalist will also receive a €500 prize package.

On May 28, the judges were welcomed to Kinsale with an open-air meal cooked in Market Square.

Baking was carried out by Transition Year students from Kinsale Community School, salad leaves came from Horizon Farm, while mussels, prawns crabs and oysters from both Haven Shellfish and the traditional fishing fleet. Butcher John Barrett barbecued home-made sausages, which were served on plates painted by local schoolchildren. The judges’ marks counted for 50%, while 50% was decided by online voting from the public.

Liam Edwards, chairman of Kinsale’s GFC, said: ‘‘We were thrilled to make the shortlist for this prestigious award, which has provided a welcome boost for tourism in the town. Community participation was a big feature of our campaign, and we would like to thank all who took part. The spirit of co-operation is a major factor in Kinsale’s high reputation as a unique foodie destination.”

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Theatre

A Divorce to entertain you with its modern wit  BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

MY BRILLIANT Divorce, a comedy written by Geraldine Aron and starring popular comedy actress Tara Flynn (above), is now running in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght Dealing with how to survive divorce while preserving a sense of decorum and humour, the play tells the story of Angela, who has just been abandoned by her accountant husband for a younger model.

Heartache Angela intends to get through the heartache, then thrive at last and fully enjoy her life, but she finds herself alone in a strange “single” world, populated by weirdos and risque encounters.

Along the way, she also deals with helpline counsellors and has serious doubts about whether to try to win her husband back or to move on with her head held high into full independence.

My Brilliant Divorce runs at the Civic Theatre from July 1 to until July 5.

The show starts at 8pm, and tickets priced €18/€16 conc. are available by contacting the box office at www. civictheatre.ie.

ARTS

EXHIBITION: SKILLS FROM MEDIA TO SCULPTURE AND PAINTING ON SHOW

Future is bright for creative students  BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

IT’S that time of year again when art students show their creative skill in the hopes of securing a high grade in the National College of Art and Design’s graduate exhibitions, entitled See The Future.

The exhibitions run warren-like throughout the college on Thomas Street – even escaping the bounds of the building to inhabit nearby spaces and schools.

From media to sculpture and painting, every conceivable material could be seen moulded into concepts of space, personal relationships, landscape and the human experience.

The first thing that hits you when you see the show is the sheer breadth and diversity of it. These graduating students represent the future of Irish art; and judging by the graduate show, that future is bright.

The Gazette was guided around the exhibition, first by the head of fine art, Professor Philip Napier, and later by one of the graduating stu-

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‘A keyboard with a gun on it suggested to me how critical creativity is, and how frustrating at times’ --------------------------

dents, Avril Carroon from Westmeath.

We were first met by several wooden go-carts, made by sculpture graduate Aoife Irwin Moore.

Professor Napier said: “Sculpture is always concerned with space and time. We’re interested in spatial relationships, cultural ones and political ones.

“This work was made with a group of local children from Sofia housing on Cork Street, and the student worked with them and made these “guiders”. Every day, the children get on the guiders and career around.

“Most of them might have thought these spaces weren’t for them [but now] they can fly around at high speed and do handbrake turns.

“She’s [Moore] working with ideas of hard and soft play, and what it means to take risks in art and in life.”

We were then led down corridors and into darkened rooms with black curtains where different exhibitions were held.

There was a strong emphasis on the use of multi-media with many of the exhibits, while others, such as Saoirse Wall, were more concerned with the experience of sensation and the body.

Wall’s exhibit comprised a flesh-coloured room with carpet and a giant screen with Saoirse looking directly at you as she sits in a bath and the sounds she makes, from splashing to swallowing, are piped loudly into the room.

Professor Napier said: “These are undergraduates, and what I think is great about them is that a degree of originality is expected of them. Often, in other kinds of courses, people are learning about their field without much original input.

“Our students need to know about their field, but they’re also asked

Work by art students explores a number of different concepts, from personal connections to the effort to acquire knowledge

to produce some kind of original thinking and make some kind of connection.”

Avril Carroon’s exhibition, entitled Permission Sought, was a project whereby she tied a blue rope from the top of her own apartment roof to the roof of NCAD. This umbilical connection created a physical proof of her bond with the college.

She said that she has very strong ties with the college staff, and a grumpy caretaker, in particular.

“His angriness is part of his charm,” said Carroon.

To challenge him, she raced him in an effort to climb to the top of one of NCAD’s roofs before he could stop her, and the whole thing is captured on video as part of her exhibition.

“This kind of art is unlimited to anything except experience and space and everything that happens in between becomes part of the narrative and the process.”

Aidan Wall’s exhibition was called Obair, and it was a study in the use of leisure and living space.

There was a bench press equipment, with stacked books tied to the bar like scales, rather than using conventional weights, depicting to my mind that knowledge

requires effort.

A keyboard with a gun on it suggested to me how critical creativity is, and how frustrating at times.

The entirety of See The Future was a wonderful experience and I would encourage all of Dublin to go along and see what these bright creative creatures get up to behind the walls of 100 Thomas Street.

NCAD graduate exhibition continues until June 22, and is free of charge.

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CINEMA

ReelReviews

edge of tomorrow Cruise controls (time)

THE novelty of seeing a Tom Cruise character die still hasn’t worn off – not least as it happens again, and again, and again in Edge ...

It’s not long before we’re in a standard high-concept sci-fi blockbuster, as Cruise finds himself reliving the same doomed battle against alien invaders again and again. However, each time he’s killed, he “resets”, learning more as he turns into a supersoldier.

Round up the unusual suspects ... Kenneth Welsh, Matt Dillon, Jay Baruchel, Chris Diamantopoulos and Kurt Russell play an unlikely group preparing for a big art theft

the art of the steal: crooks and a caper entertain – but only just

Brush up on your heists NEWCOMER director Jonathan Sobol takes control of an ultraexperienced ensemble cast to weave a tale of sibling rivalry, betrayal, and stolen art in The Art of the Steal.

It has been a quiet few years for Kurt Russell, who many of us have not seen since 2007 when he starred as Stuntman Mike in Quentin Tarantino’s, Death Proof.

The Art of the Steal sees Russell return as a stuntman – though with his character here having a much less murderous intent – as Crunch Calhoun, a washed-up getaway driver, trying to make his way cleanly in the world after a botched art theft landed him in a Polish prison.

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business looking bleak – “people come here to see you crash” – the aptly named Crunch is tempted by one last job that promises to set him up for life.

The problem for Crunch is that the job – stealing the Gospel of St James; a priceless Gutenburg book – i nvo l ve s wo r k i n g with his nefarious halfbrother, Nicky (Matt Dillon, also re-emerging from the depths of releative obscurity in recent years) who was responsible for Crunch

ser ving time on the botched job.

Also on board are t h e b r o t h e r s ’ p a r tners in crime – Guy (Chris Diamantopoulos), the master forger, and Paddy (Kenneth Welsh), the old bull of the group who, armed with a fairly ropey Irish accent, keeps everyone in line.

Jay Baruchel joins the gang as Francie, Crunch’s apprentice; while Terence Stamp is operating on the side of the law trying to foist the plans.

It is a standout cast that are more rough and ready than Ocean’s Eleven, but are just as determined to get the job done.

Writer and director Jonathan Sobol evidently is a fan of the heist genre, and The Art of the Steal is jammed with all the essentials of a good heist film – colourful characters, snappy dialogue, and a bit of mystery.

If any thing, Sobol leans a little too heavily on imitation – the occasional drops in an

impressively taut story are moments where the film tries too hard to emulate genre classics.

However, even when you brush the shades of the Coen Brothers and Guy Richie aside, you’re still left with an impressive show.

R u s s e l l ’s o l d a n d wizened Crunch works brilliantly alongside Baruchel’s greenhorn Francie – it is their dy namic that drives much of the comedy throughout.

For the most part, there are solid perform-

ances all around, Dillon suits the villain, and Stamp manages to steal every scene he appears in.

Despite all that it has going for it, The Art of the Steal doesn’t quite pull off that perfect job.

For a heist that revolves around stolen bibles, there’s a little too much revelation towards the end that will divide audiences.

Lacking the pizazz of Ocean’s Eleven, or the grittiness of Snatch, it leaves us somewhere in the middle-ground.

The Art of the Steal is a neat and entertaining tale from a promising director; expect lots of laughs alongside some great action, but no new ground to be broken.

Verdict: 6/10

malEficent

Wickedly entertaining DESPITE being slightly underwhelming, Disney’s Maleficent still presents a Jolie good film. As the iconic Maleficent, Jolie delivers a malignant yet magnificent character, as the motives of the feared fairy are explored.

In fact, despite her dark character, Maleficent turns into an unlikely protector and defender of a young princess, in a film that’s full of spectacle and promise.

a million ways to die in the west Rootin’ tootin’ shootin’

SETH MacFarlane leads Charlize Theron and Liam Neeson in a Wild West comedy. A cowardly farmer surrounded by grisly ways to die at every turn learns to overcome his fears, with help from a beautiful woman ... who’s married to the baddest gunslinger in the West. Takes lots of cheap comic shots, but a few too many miss the target ...

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FastFunny

Iveagh Gardens sees return of Vodafone Fest Vodafone Ireland and Aiken Promotions are set to bring the funny to Iveagh Gardens once again next month when the Vodafone Comedy Festival returns to Dublin from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27 with a stellar line up of international comedy talent.

As well as our feature star, Bernard O’Shea, the host of home-grown talent is exceptional, with Dara O’Briain, David O’Doherty, Jason Byrne, Maeve Higgins and Ed Byrne joining stars of TV and radio such as PJ Gallagher, David McSavage, Barry Murphy, Eleanor Tiernan, Kevin McGahern and Fred Cooke.

The world-class comedy line-up is exceptional, with South African Trevor Noah, New Zealand’s Rhys Darby, Canadian one-line specialist Stewart Francis and Denmark’s Sofie Hagen who won this year’s Chortle Best Newcomer Award.

Comedy nerds will be delighted to see the appearance of the very funny Neal Brennan, one of the creators of Chapelle’s Show, as well as Jen Kirkman and the unique Eddie Pepitone all from America and just a taste of the acts taking to the four special stages at the Dublin venue.

From closer to home, British stars Russell Howard, Jason Manford, Al Murray, Milton Jones and Gary Delaney are also appearing.

Festival director Bren Berry said: “The reputation of the Vodafone Comedy Festival has travelled around the world largely due to the wordof-mouth enthusiasm of the international comics who love performing here. With this event we can celebrate everyone from the latest generation of exciting newcomers to the established acts who have placed Irish comedy on the world map.”

Tickets are on sale now and you can find out more information at www.vodafonecomedy.com

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comedy: 2fm’s breakfast show’s Bernard O’Shea

O’Shea still loving a pizza stand-up action  ROB heigh rheigh@dublingazette.com

Pizza for breakfast is a long-standing favourite at Gazette Towers, and to celebrate Goodfellas’ 21 years in Ireland, 2fm’s breakfast show’s Bernard O’Shea was on hand recently to promote their new takeaway range as the pizza producers released the details of their survey of 21-year-olds of their eating habits.

New habits have been the order of the day for O’Shea in recent months after he took over the 2fm Breakfast Show with fellow Republic of Telly star Jennifer Maguire and Keith Walsh, and he spoke to the Gazette recently about that experience.

“Getting up around half past five in the mornings or earlier, that took some getting used to, but it’s great to be able to go into work and have fun with your friends.

“I really enjoy it, I have to say. I don’t mind getting up as I love going in to work. I’ve worked on building sites, in hotels, in shops, in factories, and I have had to get up at that time as well, like most people do. But when I get up in the morning, I am grateful as I love going in to do this.

“I had been on radio before, with iRadio, where I had done their breakfast show, and in 2010 I finished up there.

2fm’s breakfast show’s Bernard O’Shea is a busy man juggling radio, stand-up comedy and helping to raise a kid

People must have heard I was on the radio at some stage, and saw myself and Jen together, and they decided to go with that.”

Bernard explained that there is a lot of hard work involved in his day, which extends beyond the radio and into writing for Republic of Telly and preparing for his latest stand-up shows.

“When we finish the show, the vast majority of your work is in the mornings. We finish the show at 9am and prep the following day’s show after that. Around 11am, if we are doing Republic of Telly, we’d go over and do that until 6 or 7pm. If I was doing stand-up, I would head home for a little while and then get

on the road to the gig. At the moment, it’s great just to be able to concentrate on the radio.”

Bernard started his career as an acclaimed stand-up comedian, but recently suffered an ironic injury. As a standup, the ability to stand up is one of the key elements, but he recently had to cancel a number of dates after dislocating his kneecap.

“I was playing with my nieces and nephews, and it just popped out. I literally couldn’t stand up, and I needed to move around for the show, and a few shows had to be cancelled. The majority of the shows I did do went very well.

“I love doing stand-up.

Stand-up would be my trade, and would always be the bedrock for other things. Because of standup, I got radio work; because of stand-up, I got the television work, it is a trade, and something I’ll always do.”

That stand-up is bringing Bernard back to the stage of Vicar Street later in the year, but he has another important part of his life that he will be focusing on – and hopefully getting some new material from.

“The plan for the rest of the year is to wind, change and spend time with my baby daughter.

I’d like to look at doing more themed stand-up shows. I got a kick out of doing stuff at Kilkenny,

doing stand-up about men rearing children and your part in their upbringing. There is a perspective that everyone talks about it, but I found little bits and pieces that are so obvious but are potentially funny. I’d like to do a show based on that, how ludicrous it is bringing up a child.”

You can listen to Bernard on 2FM’s breakfast show from 7 to 9am weekdays, and Bernard will be playing at Vicar St on September 20 - more details are available at www.vicarstreet.ie.

For more on the Goodfellas takeaway range, log on to GoodfellasPizzas. ie or find them at Facebook/GoodfellasIreland.

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MOTORING road

NOISE

Renault 142 is designed for peace of mind

The Volkswagen Golf GTD is a seriously fun car with 2.0TDI putting out 184bhp

VOLKSWAGEN: CAR’S TRUE PEDIGREE SHOWS IN THE DETAILS

Plenty of horsepower in hot new Golf GTD

 CORMAC CURTIS

IN the seminal mock documentary, or mockumentary if you will, Spinal Tap, a heavy-metal band are faced with a two-word review of one of their albums… this week I can do better, with a one-word review of the Volkswagen Golf GTD. Mad. I couldn’t be any more succinct than that, suffice to say I can, and will, say a lot of good things about this cracking car.

Sometimes the level of outrageous fun a car can deliver is enough to get you out of bed in the morning – especially when the engine under the hood is a 2.0TDI putting out 184bhp.

Yes. 184bhp in a Golf. I told you it was mad.

I rarely, if ever, look at the price of a car before

I test it, because it tends to cloud my judgement a bit. I may have to extend that rule to checking the colour of the brake calipers too.

I don’t want to get too petrol-heady here, but generally speaking, if you notice brightly coloured chunks of metal hugging the brake discs inside a car’s alloy wheel, it means the brakes have been upgraded to handle some serious stopping power. In the case of this Golf GTD, the bright red calipers were definitely there to do just that.

Looking at the car – it is all pure Golf design, with a delicious, edgy attitude. There’s nothing over-the-top or aggressive about the look, but there are so many details that give away the car’s true pedigree.

You can’t help but

notice the air-scoops and honeycomb grille elements at the front, which just scream “DRIVE ME!”. The square elements that nestle inside the frowning headlight clusters are pure class – and don’t even start me on the fog lights recessed behind the air scoops.

So, if you’re happy with the outside, then the interior may very well leave your mad, inner driver completely speechless.

Every point of contact is built to a bulletproof standard – the gearshift (I drove an automatic so my hands remained on the wheel most of the time) is short, with a mix of steel and leather elements – likewise the steering wheel, which also boasts beautiful contrast stitching. It has a three-spoke design, with a flat bottom and plenty of control for

phone, music and cruise control at the fingertips.

The pedals have the obligatory stainless steel trim, that just catch the eye of every boy racer.

Chrome accents abound, without overegging the pudding in any way, but adding very pleasing highlights when they catch the light.

The dash is delightfully uncluttered, with just the right amount of buttons and controls surrounding the navigation screen.

In a car that has the potential to apply a few G-forces to your body, it’s reassuring to feel nicely snug in the seats, without the sensation of being strapped in to the Space Shuttle. And the upholstery is absolutely spot-on, with a Clark cloth interior trim that has a subtle tartan look to it.

There are plenty of GTD specific touches in the car to remind you that this is a special version of the car – but all you really need is the absolutely awesome exhaust note.

It cannot be described, you’ll just have to experience it for yourself.

Of course, as with any modern car, there is a wealth of safety and driver assistance features such as Lane Assist lane departure systems, Traffic Sign Recognition, Dynamic Light Assist and Front Assist area monitoring system with city emergency braking function.

The cost of the model I drive, which included quite a few extras, was €40,661.

It’s a lot of money, no question, but this is an awful lot car, and one you will want to keep driving.

AS the new year for car registration nears, Renault has announced its 142 Campaign. Designed for peace of mind, the Renault 142 offer will be competitive to say the least, and applies to all orders taken from now until June 30, and registered on or before July 31, 2014.

Designed to give the Renault customer peace of mind, customers can now drive off in a brand new Renault from only €165 per month, and get all the benefits of a five years, unlimited mileage warranty, your road tax for a year, five years servicing, plus five years roadside assistance. With an impressive lineup of designed-for-life cars, including the new Clio and Captur, the always popular Megane range and Fluence, there is something for everyone in this 142.

To avail of this 142 New Year offer, contact one of Renault’s 26 dealerships around the country or log onto www.renault.ie for further details.

Ford teams up with GoCar to make driving a doddle FORD Ireland and the pay-as-you-go car rental company GoCar, have announced that they are to expand their successful partnership.

GoCar currently operates in Dublin and Cork and the expanded agreement with Ford means that 70% of the rental fleet are now Ford cars and vans.

Often described as the “car version of Dublin Bikes”, the innovative rental service allows people to pick up a car when they need it – then drop it off where it suits. A key advantage of the GoCar service is that the cars can be parked for free at on-street parking spaces Dublin.

The partnership will see Ford continue to supply the majority of GoCar vehicles, with the current fleet including some of Ireland’s best-selling cars such as the Fiesta (GoCity Car) and Focus (GoTripper Car), plus Ford’s practical light commercial vehicle, the Transit Connect (GoVan) – International Van of the Year 2014.

GoCar has been recognised as an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative to private or corporate car ownership, with increasing numbers of customers in both Dublin and Cork availing of the service.

For more about the GoCar service including a two-minute video on how it works, click on www. gocar.ie.

Colm Brady, managing director of GoCar, and Eddie Murphy of Ford

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Overall race winner Clemens Fankhauser crosses the line after Stage 8 of the 2014 An Post Ras. Picture: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE

cycling: another successful year of the national event hailed by fankhauser

Ras champion and organiser hail support from Skerries An Post Ras race organiser Tony Campbell has delivered a message of “thanks” to the overwhelming support that the riders received along the County Dublin route to the final stage finish in Skerries town.

“The support that the race receives in Skerries is nothing short of phenomenal. As soon as the riders enter Skerries there are crowds and crowds of people just cheering them on and it gives them such a lift after a long eight days in the saddle.

“Every year I tell the teams and the

riders ‘wait until you see Skerries’ and the locals never disappoint. I’d just like to thank the Skerries locals and all the organisers and volunteers for doing such a wonderful job. They really made it an incredible final stage.”

After eight gruelling days around Ireland of top class racing, it was the shy, unassuming Austrian rider, Clemens Fankhauser who took the honour of being crowned 2014 An Post Ras champion.

The 28-year-old, who rides for the

Austria Tirol Cycling Team, was a consistent performer throughout the eight days and thoroughly deserved his victory.

It was on stage five that he jumped to the top of the general classification and despite several attacks on his lead he proved solid until the final stage.

Fankhauser acknowledged the victory as the best day in his cycling career and the Austrian was full of praise for the Skerries crowd who turned out to cheer on the peloton.

“It’s an incredible feeling to be crowned the An Post Ras champion.

It’s been a very hard eight days but it’s something that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. The Irish people have been so nice to me and my team mates and it’s been a real adventure.

“The atmosphere in Skerries for the final stage was amazing. I have raced all over the world but I don’t think anything compares to the reception I received when I lifted the trophy. I really am honoured to be the champion.”

Two north county Dublin clubs will host this year’s Tesco Homegrown AllIreland Club Sevens which are taking place in late September.

St Sylvester’s and Naomh Mearnog GAA clubs will host the junior, intermediate and senior competitions with matches being shared between the clubs.

Clubs from all over the country are invited to enter the tournament and entry forms can be downloaded from the LGFA website, ladiesgaelic.ie before being returned to Lyn Savage in Croke Park.

Entry will work on a first-come first-serve basis, so clubs are encouraged to enter as early as possible.

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

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 651 6205

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FastSport danone cup to grace aul this weekend: The 2014 Danone Under-12 Cup will take place this Sunday in the AUL Complex and half of the sides taking part will be from Dublin clubs.

The annual tournament, which follows up the U12 SFAI Cup, sees the eight quarterfinalists of that competition go into the Danone Cup which consists of two groups of four, with the two group winners playing in the final.

This year, Dublin are represented by All-Ireland champions St. Joseph’s Boys, beaten finalists Corduff FC, St. Francis who lost to Joeys on penalties in the last eight, and Crumlin United who also dropped out in the quarter-finals at the hands of Limerick’s Pike Rovers.

This year’s U-12 AllIreland final was an all Dublin affair with regular competitors St Joseph’s Boys taking on Corduff FC, in what was theirs, and the Dublin 15 team’s first All-Ireland final in schoolboy soccer.

wild water: club and salmon leap members on way to banja luka

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Four members of Wild Water Kayak Club based at Strawberry Beds and one from Salmon Leap canoeing club are preparing to take part in the junior wildwater

canoeing championship in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina which takes place next month.

O d h r a n M c N a l l y, Conor Quinn, Craig Cummins and Mollie Claffey from Wild Water and Jack O’Hagan from

S a l m o n L e a p we r e picked from the pool of talented kayakers in Ireland to represent the nation at the European championships and are currently fundraising to enable them to make the trip, as well as training

Odhran McNally in training at Palmerstown Weir

The Irish junior wild water team Odhran McNally, Conor Quinn, Craig Cummins and Mollie Claffey from Wild Water and Jack O’Hagan from Salmon Leap

hard ahead of the competition.

The young team, all aged 18 or under, were selected in April and have been preparing to take on the best in the continent at the competition, and will hope to emulate the performances of the senior wildwater national team who are currently taking part in the World Canoeing Championships in Valtellina, Italy.

Wild water racing is a discipline of canoe racing. Each wild water race has a specific course set out with a start and finish point — this is where the clock starts and the clock stops — usually there are a few sections of rapids on the course that the athlete has to

negotiate in his/her racing kayak as fast as possible because they are against the clock .

A racing performance is all down to the athlete and their physical conditioning, skill and an ability to work with the water and use it to their advantage to get the fastest times down the course.

Every competitor is free to choose whatever route down the river that they wish in this intense race against the clock.

There are both Classic and Sprint races in this discipline. In both competitions, the categories are the Men’s and Women’s K1 and the Men’s C1 and C2 in Individual and Team events.

In Ireland races are held throughout the season on a variety of rivers culminating with selection races for the Junior and senior National teams in March of each year.

Wild Water Kayak Club is hosting its annual open day on June 21 and are inviting anyone interested in finding out more about the sport and supporting the junior team ahead of their trip to Banja Luka to attend.

For more information about the club, log on to www.wwkc.net and to find out more about the sport at national and international level, search for Irish Wildwater Racing on Facebook.

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Go For Life’s Mary Harkin and Tony McCarthy with lobbers winning team Tommy Sheridan, Frank Carroll, Eugene O’Brien, Tony Canavan and John Canning

A team from south Dublin and a member of the Ath Claith team were among the winners at the Age And Opportunity’s Go for Life Games held in DCU recently.

Approximately 300 older people from 17 counties celebrated the involvement of older people in sport at Dublin City University.

Go for Life is a national programme for sport and

physical activity for older people. Over ten years, it has helped more older people to be more active, more often. 40,000 people take part in Go for Life activities annually.

The winning team competed in the ‘Lobbers’ competition, a target game adapted from petanque and boules played at the Games since they were first held in 2012.

Team member Tommy Sheridan said: “The event was very enjoy-

able. For people of my age it encourages activity and being very mindful of one’s health. It creates companionship and camaraderie. It is a fantastic even to take part in.”

Patsy Sheppard, from Ath Cliath team also representing Dublin, was among six people who received the Spirit of the Games award. “It was a fantastic event. It’s great to see so many people active and having fun.

The organisation was excellent. I had a fabulous time,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Go For Life programme manager Mary Harkin said: “According to the recent research by the University of Limerick less than half of those in their 60s do over 2.5 hours of exercise per week, and there is a huge need for events like Go For Life Games which encourage people to get more active.”

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St Kevin’s boss bows out with treble crown Having been convinced to stay in the coaching team at St Kevin’s, Joe Byrne and his backroom staff helped guide the Under-16s to three titles in a season of success for the club

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While mass celebration swept around Shanowen Road last Tuesday night, there was one small sad note in the minds of those involved with St Kevin’s Boys FC. The DDSL giants had just added more silverware to their glittering trophy haul this season as their Under-16s capped off an unbelievable treble by landing the MMI Premier Division title with a 4-2 win over rivals Home Farm.

However, the final whistle on 90 minutes also blew full-time on the management career of the man who steered that side to its recent successes.

Joe Byrne, who in one season along with his assistant Elliot Morgan and the help of Alan Doody had turned a

good Kevin’s side into a treble-winning team, was ending his long-standing management run at the club, having controlled numerous teams.

Speaking exclusively to GazetteSport less than 24 hours after completing a league, league cup and All-Ireland treble, a humble Byrne could not hide his delight for the team.

“They’re a real quality side and a great bunch of lads,” he said. “It’s not surprising we’ve already lost three players to England this summer and I suspect even more will go before the start of next season.”

The three lads set for a new adventure in England are Robbie McCourt who is off to West Brom, Daniel Mandriou who is heading to Brighton, and skipper Trevor Clarke who signed for Middlesbrough.

The title was clinched

on the final day with Kevin’s win lifting them one point above Malahide United, who finished their campaign a week earlier.

Amazingly, the treblewinning side, despite being filled with talented players for a number of years, had never managed to win a major trophy until the installation of Byrne and Morgan this year.

The duo had previously worked with Kevin’s Under-17s and had lost out on all fronts in a possible treble last season in quick succession, something which almost forced Byrne into retirement last year.

Ref lecting on how he nearly left the game, Byrne said: “I was going to walk last year. Myself and Elliot fell short on the last 10 days of the season when we were beaten in the League

The successful Under-16 St Kevin’s side managed by Joe Byrne

Cup final, lost the league by a point and then lost to Cherry Orchard in the Leinster Youths final.

“That was all very hard to take, but we sat down with [head coach at St Kevin’s] Alan Caffrey and he asked us to do another year with the 16s. We agreed, and we’ve reaped the rewards.”

game so long, to have that love and desire to want to help young people is just a credit and he’ll be a big loss.

“He’s always been a top manager and motivator, all the players love him. I fully believe they went out to win the last game for him rather than themselves.

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Asked whether or not he thinks the side can continue their success without him, Byrne was confident. “Elliot has a few players in mind and a few already coming in, but will obviously miss the lads going abroad.

“But Kevin’s always attract the best players, so I’m sure the squad will be fine next season.

Elliot’s a winner, he’ll do okay.”

As Byrne explained, Caffrey was the man who convinced him to stay last season, and he also spoke to GazetteSport to pay homage to the retiring manager. “[The treble was] a great way for Joe to go.

He’ll always be a big part of the club, but to bow out of management with the treble is fantastic.

“His rapport with the kids is just brilliant. For a man that’s been in the

“This time last year he and Elliot had lost the treble with the Under17s, and he was packing it in then. But I just thought they could bring something to this team, and now one year later, they’ve got their treble.

I’m just delighted now he decided to stay on.”

The Under-16s treble adds to the mountain of success SKB’s schoolboys have achieved this year, with their Under-12s winning the Premier, the 13s winning the Premier and All-Ireland crowns, the 15s achieving backto-back trebles, and the 18s side winning their eighth league title on the bounce.

On the season overall, Caffrey said: “All in all it’s been a great season, but having people in your club like Joe Byrne means you can’t really go wrong.”

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McHugh named Cadbury Hero of the Future 2014 Na Fianna star Conor McHugh was last Thursday named Cadbury Hero of the Future for 2014.

The personal triumph is a reflection of the fantastic season the attacker has had for club and county, most notably in the Under-21 All-Ireland final, in which he gave an outstanding performance. McHugh managed 1-8 from play in that final, scoring the Dubs’ only goal as they overcame Roscommon in a 1-21 to 3-06 win.

That 11-point total he managed in the final added to the three points he scored in the semifinal against Cavan. Conor beat off Dublin teammate Cormac Costello for the award, as well players from Roscommon, Cork, and Cavan.

The All-Ireland medal added to the minor win McHugh was part of in 2012, and his football performances have caught the eye recently, the hot prospect is also a talented hurler, having been part of the Dublin minor sides of 2011 and 2012.

The Hero of the Future award began in 2006 to recognise the achievements of Under-21 footballers. As well as the honour of being named Hero of the Future, Conor will also receive €1,000 prize money, as will Na Fianna, through a grant.

Camogie star of the decade up for decision Dublin’s Gaelic clubs are reminded that the time is nigh for them to cast their vote to identify the recipient of Dublin’s camogie Player of the Decade award.

The voting and presentation to the player is part of the 110th year celebrations for the Camogie

Association.

Players who competed in the seasons in the period 20052014 inclusive are eligible.

Only one nomination will be accepted from each club, and a club cannot nominate one of its own players.

Nominations must be returned to the Camogie Association via e-mail to info@ camogie.ie no later than Monday, August 26.

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hockey: local club place third in champions trophy

Somers a winner at Limerick games meet Rathfarnham representative of Team Leinster, Daniel Somers, was one of the winners at last weekend’s Special Olympics Ireland Games which were held last weekend in Limerick.

Daniel, seen here celebrating with his gold medal, won the Bocce Division 17 singles competition which was held at the Delta Sports Dome.

The games proved again to be a huge success over the four days of competition, with athletes from across the country competing in 14 sports, including athletics, aquatics, badminton, basketball, bocce, bowling, equestrian, football, golf, gymnastics, kayaking, pitch and putt and table tennis.

Out of these games, a team of approximately 100 athletes will be chosen to represent Team Ireland at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles next year.

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Master Douglas hosts national tournament The Master Douglas Taekwon-Do School in Stepaside last week played host to a national tournament in Rosemont School, Stepaside.

The event featured over 200 junior and senior colour belt Irish National Taekwon-Do Association members competing in patterns, sparring and special techniques disci-

plines.

Speaking after the event, Master Val Douglas, 8th Degree Black Belt, said: “This was our inaugural tournament and I was delighted with the number of competitors and the quality on display. Hopefully, we can push on from here and turn it into an annual event and I’d like to congratulate all the competitors who participated.”

For more information about the club, log on to www.masterdouglastkd.com.

The Loreto team at the medal presentation at Loughborough last week after claiming a deserved third place

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LORETO landed bronze in the EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy in Loughborough last week, dramatically overcoming the odds in style.

Without the services of four regular first-team players due to the Leaving Cert exams and Nikki Keegan’s forthcoming wedding, their initial target was to avoid relegation, and their real ambition was to achieve their fourth place ranking.

But they surpassed both limits to claim third after a penalty shoot-out victory over Spanish side Complutense in the playoffs.

They initially made it through a group featur-

ing two Russian sides and one from Belarus. Against Metrostroy, they got off to a flyer, leading 3-0 thanks to a combination of Loreto taking their chances in front of goal and their goalkeeper Louisa Healy making some fine saves.

Two goals came from Niamh Small and the third from Hannah Matthews from a well-worked penalty corner routine. In the second half, Metrostroy upped their tempo and fully pressed Loreto, pulling back two goals but Loreto held out for a wellearned victory.

In match two, the Beaufort side faced an easier challenge against the Belarus team Victorya Smolevichi. The deadlock was broken

6 nations celebration Supporters turn out to raise rugby’s holy grail DUBLIN rugby supporters, including Joe and Patrick McNamara, turned out in their droves to the O2 store in the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Swords recently when there was a visit to the store of the coveted RBS Six Nations trophy. The trophy will be visiting O2 stores around the country over the next couple of weeks, and you can find out where on Twitter (@ O2IrlRugby) and Facebook (o2 Ireland).

Picture: Brendan Duffy.

by a trademark penalty corner direct strike from Sarah Clarke just before half time. Matthews and Rachel Keegan secured the win.

The final pool game on Sunday was a semi-final in effect with both Loreto and the crack Russian team, Izmaylovo, playing each other having both won their first two matches and the winner sure of a place in the final.

Loreto fell behind to a goal from a penalty corner which took a cruel deflection en route. A second goal five minutes later was a blow, coming from a turnover in midfield.

Loreto regrouped at half time and coach Trevor Dagg used their full bench to impressive effect.

Replacement goalkeeper Ruth Murphy showed in the second half why she is ready to take over the mantle from Healy, while the midfield engine of Ali Meeke, Ais Campion and O’Kelly were well supported by Cathy McKean, Roisin Ryan and Aine McCrann.

Their efforts were rewarded with a cracking penalty corner goal from Clarke but Izmaylovo were too experienced to allow Loreto any more joy and wound down the clock for a 2-1 win.

It left Loreto to play the bronze medal match against Complutense. An inspired performance by goalkeeper of the tournament Healy kept Loreto in the match.

They did fall behind in the third quarter, despite brave defending

by Sinead McGirr. But it was McGirr herself who contributed to Loreto’s equalizer in the last ten minutes when she swept a pass from a penalty corner switch into the path of Hayley Mulcahy who smashed the ball into the goal. With no further scores, the match went into a dramatic shootout.

Loreto won it 3-2 thanks to the class of Healy who saved from three of the Spanish attempts, while Ciara Vincent and Hayley Mulcahy showed how you eliminate a goalkeeper, keep your nerve and slot home the ball.

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hurling: local schools’ big success at croker

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Niamh Casey from Divine Word NS in action against Mary Halpin of St Patrick’s SNS at Croke Park. Picture: Barry Cregg

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Dundrum was awash with trophies after last we e k ’s C u m a n n n a Bhunscoil finals in Croke Park was dominated by local schools.

Scoil Divine Word and Marley Grange pupils were double winners as both their boys and girls won at HQ. The girls were crowned Corn Nuri champions thanks to a 5-3 to 1-1 win over Scoil Padraig from Skerries. The win was achieved due to the team being able to score goals at crucial stages along with outstanding performances from Hannah Mulholland, Rachel Dolan, Niamh Casey and Belen Swords.

The boys’ team from Divine Word took home the Sciath, Johnston, Mooney & O’Brien Cup with an emphatic 3-14 to 0-2 win over Holy Family Rivervalley.

The boys raced out of the blocks and went in at half-time leading 2-3 to 0-1, and continued their form in the second half to wrap up a great two

days for the school.

Scoil Garran Mhuire Goatstown were also victorious with a 6-1 to 0-0 win over Scoil Lucan in the Sciath Nua final.

The girls made the perfect start with a goal right at the start from Hannah Reynolds who also got the game’s only point.

Stephanie Galvin then added two goals in quick succession for the young hurlers before adding a third in the second half, before two more courtesy of Kim Rossiter and Eavan Walsh.

A fourth win for the Dundrum area came via Scoil Pius X Naofa Tir an Iuir, but their 4-2 to 1-4 win over Scoil Lorcain Baile na Manach was a much tighter affair than the score suggested.

Goals ultimately decided the game and Pius star Leah Rice scored a hattrick. Sophie Comerford got the other goal for the side, with points from Emily O’Brien and Aoife Meaghar contributing to the win in front of the enthusiastic Pius support.

Another successful

school was Broadford based Scoil Naithi who lifted the Corn Aghais trophy last Monday in Croker, beating Scoil Oilibheir An Chul Mhin, 5-9 to 3-6.

The team got off to a flying start with an opening goal from Alex Scineir before adding another 2-2 without reply.

Seamus O’Fiachna gave a commanding performance for the boys in green and was instrumental when Scoil Oilibheir threatened a fightback in the second half.

The final local club to be successful took part in one of the closest games

of the two days but it was Scoil San Treasa who eventually came out on top against Scoil Mologa, 2-1 to 1-1.

Good defending was the reason for the low scoring as both sides gave a first-class display of blocking and hooking.

The Treasa girls got off to a dream start thanks to a point from Sadhbh Quinlan and a goal from Pippa Clarke.

Despite a fightback from Mologa, a late second goal for the Mount Merrion school rounded up a fantastic two days for Dundrum schools.

Congratulations to our Ballyboden

Sunday over Leinster rivals Meath

St Enda’s representatives, members

where it finished Dublin 6-9 Meath

of the Dublin senior hurling team

1-8.

who overcame Wexford on Saturday

The biggest and best Summer

night and proceed to the Leinster

Camp in the country begins again in

final where they will meet either Kil-

Ballyboden this July. Ballyboden St

kenny or Galway. Congrats to Conal

Enda’s summer camp continues to

Keaney on receiving Sky Sports’ man

be not only the largest summer camp

of the match.

around but also the most enjoyable.

The senior footballers played out

There was no winner of this week’s

an entertaining draw against Bal-

Lotto jackpot. Match first three

lymun Kickhams last Sunday where

winner was Gerry O’Brien. Fr Jimmy

the sides were even at 1-14 to 0-17

Murray was the winner of the Weekly

points apiece.

Subscriber’s Draw.

Well done to our Ballyboden repre-

For information on Ballyboden St

sentatives who are part of the the

Enda’s, log on to www.bodengaa.ie,

Dublin ladies U-21s footballers with

follow us on Facebook and on Twitter

their emphatic All-Ireland win on

@bodengaa.

ballinteer st john’s Congratulations to Maria Kenny and

online at www.ballinteerstjohns.com

Dublin U-21 ladies footballers on the

or from the usual outlets.

All-Ireland victory.

Summer camps application forms are now available on www.ballinteerstjohns.com.

There was no winner of the Lotto draw for €8,600. Tickets are available

celebrate victory over Scoil Oilibheir

for a great night’s entertainment.

Please book that special function in 2014 in your clubhouse now to avoid disappointment.

st jude’s La Na gClub takes place this Sunday

There was also a great win for the

and a great day is in store for all the

ladies U-21 team who were crowned

family in your parish club.

All-Ireland champions after a great

Well done to the Dublin hurlers who

win over Meath.

had a fine win in the Leinster cham-

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 1, 9, 15

pionship over Wexford on Saturday.

and 16. There was no winner of the

They now face Kilkenny in the Leinster

jackpot. Match three winner was Noel

final.

Lyons. Jackpot next week is €7,900.

kilmacud crokes Mactech Cup: The in-house football

Watch out for promotional videos and

sevens and family fun day will be run

interviews on the website and Face-

in Glenalbyn on Saturday, July 19. Play-

book pages for more information.

ers of every team from U-16 to senior 1

The minor footballers shake off

are split across all of the teams. With

the Leaving Cert blues and return to

the Leinster final the next day, there

league action this week. Minor B train-

will be food and drink at the pitch side

ing will be Thursday, Friday and Satur-

and just in case of rain, there will be a

day this week.

beach party in the function room. By

Club EGM on Thursday, June 19

the end of June, we hope to be looking

regarding facilities, particularly

for players, so check the diary.

Benildus.

A large crowd showed up to see the

Huge congratulations to Adam

senior 1 team beat Parnells with the

O’Brien who completed the Hell and

evergreen Mark Vaughan and Liam Og

Back challenge in memory of his

starring. The AFL5 team had a great

brother, Eoin, and smashing his goal of

win over local rivals Ballinteer, with

raising €2,000 for Pieta House. You can

young keeper Dave Murphy stepping

still make donations at www.mychar-

up to the plate with some fine saves. In

ity.ie/event/adam_obriens_event/

AFL8, Daire Brennan’s charges lost a

Michael Kinsella has launched a new

half-time lead and the game, to St Fin-

Facebook page for Kilmac’s Bar, please

ian’s of Swords.

like and support.

The new gym opened this week. Get Luke Breathnach and Iain O hEithir from Scoil Naithi

Bingo every Monday night in the clubhouse starts at 8pm and all welcome

your €25 key fob and use it responsibly.

If you want any news featured here, email football@kilmacudcrokes.com

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Ballyboden St Enda’s man Conal Keaney, seen here on Dublin duty last year, was one of the players praised by Anthony Daly after the Blues’ Leinster semi-final win

Daly hails Boden pair Dublin manager says Keaney and Hiney contributions were key to Leinster semi-final success against Wexford for Metropolitans

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BALLYBODEN St Enda’s duo Conal Keaney and Stephen Hiney drew specific praise from Dublin senior hurling manager Anthony Daly for their roles in their 0-22 to 1-14 victory over Wexford last Saturday evening in the Leinster championship semi-final.

Keaney scored 0-5 with three of those scores in a golden period that saw the Dubs move six points clear while he also laid on a string of scores for others and won some superb primary ball.

Speaking about the impact Keaney has made since returning to the hurling fold after

a lengthy spell with the footballers, Daly says that his presence has a positive impact.

“What a boost for Dublin hurling when that guy decided to come back across. He has been some asset to us and I don’t know where we’d be without him. Maybe this will be the signal for other lads,” Daly said after the game.

“He hasn’t been going fantastic in training but just threw caution to the wind out there. What a man for the big day. Himself and his buddy [Stephen] Hiney, I thought, were superb.”

Their efforts were assisted by Alan McCrabbe who slotted nine points, with six coming from frees, while Paul Schutte put in a superb

stint. It helped the side eke out a 0-11 to 1-6 lead at half-time before the Slaneysiders fought back to level in the second half.

But Keaney stepped up during this phase, in tandem with two monster scores from Michael Carton, to swing the tie Dublin’s way and beyond the reach of Wexford.

Earlier in the piece, Dublin had fallen behind when Podge Doran pounced on a loose ball in front of Alan Nolan – stepping in for Boden’s Gary Maguire between the posts - before Dublin fought back with Paul Ryan, McCrabbe and Colm Cronin on the mark.

It got them back into the tie and they duly pulled away in the second half in some style,

earning a final berth in mid-July.

For Keaney himself, he said this week that Dublin will not be giving up the Bob O’Keeffe Cup easily having ended a 52-year wait for the title last summer when they defeated Galway in Croke Park.

“It’s our cup and some team will want to take it off us. We don’t want to give it to them, so that’s really what it is,” said the Ballyboden St Enda’s man.

“It’s been long enough waiting around to try and win it, so we’re not going to hand it over too easy.”

The Dubs will find out their Leinster final opponent this weekend when the Tribesmen travel to Offaly to play Kilkenny.