InTallaght EDITION 43

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Welcome

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Welcome to Edition 43 of InTallaght

Following The Dubs’ wonderful victory in the All Ireland Football Final against Mayo we decided to honour their achievement by looking back over what has been an epic season for them. As well as recapturing Sam, The Boys in Blue also won the League and the Leinster Championship. Jim Gavin and his players not only brought a lot of happiness to the county, they are a credit to the GAA, playing the game it in the right way with their exciting brand of attacking football.

The secondary interview in this edition is with noted Dublin musician and actor Don Baker. The legendary harmonica player has just released his new album, a wonderful collaboration with some of the leading lights in the Irish music scene. Apart from being a great musician Don is also a very interesting man to chat to who isn't afraid to speak his mind.

As usual we have all our regular columns, covering everything from beauty and nutrition to gardening, motors and games. Finally, we would like to give a special thanks to Samantha Philomena Nicholl for her help and great photography during our recent photo shoot at The Square Fashion Show. Apologies for neglecting to mention her in Edition 42.

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Contents

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Game Business

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24 Don Baker

Dubs Lift Sam

News

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Sq. Magazine

Cinema

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Music

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Writers’ Corner

Motor Sports

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Beauty

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Nutrition

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IT Tallaght

42 Tech

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Gardening

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InRovers

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A Digitised Student, Abdul Ikolaba, (10) Being Joined Together By Classmates From 5th Class

Sacred Heart Senior National School in Killinarden has been awarded a Digital School of Distinction

“Most classes are now taught using an interactive whiteboard on a regular basis. An increasing number of digital resources, created by teachers, are stored on the school’s central server, allowThis is a new initiative to help in- ing access through the network tegrate information and com- for all other teachers. Similarly, munication technology into the all of the interactive whiteboards, normal school day. the computer room, and at least one classroom computer has On Tuesday September 24, the broadband internet access.

Minister of Education and Skills for Ireland, Ruairi Quinn, “The school technology plan launched the “Digital Schools of emphasises the value of giving Distinction” programme in Sacred pupils access to as wide a variety Heart School. It is aimed specifi- as possible of applications, such cally at primary schools and it is as reinforcement, publishing, adhoped up 500 schools nationwide venture / simulation games and will sign up in the first year. reference in an integrated, cross curricular manner,” he said.

Serving an area that suffers disadvantage, the 280 pupil school The Department of Education has seen the benefits of technol- are partnered with Microsoft Ireogy for students who are more land and HP Ireland, who have engaged with school work and donated €300,000 in support whose literacy and numeracy during the first year and have standards have improved.Head- pledged to stick by the promaster Robbie O’Leary said gramme for the first five years. technology plays a vital role in the school.

Schools that sign up will receive a classroom kit including a lap“A wide variety of technological top, software, educational apps applications are utilised in the and access to specialists in comschool. Every pupil visits the puter based education. They will computer room at least once a also go through an assessment week, in addition to access to a process to help make the most number of classroom computers of the technology. on a daily basis.

Lidl show they Care

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basis and and also provide a Meals-on-Wheels service. Lidl Lidl Ireland and Crosscare have also donated a refrigerated Dublin Food Bank have joined van, vehicle insurance and fuel to forces to launch Ireland’s first the Crosscare team of volunteers.

Mobile Food Bank. The partnership will see 300 tonnes of food Caitriona McCarry, PR & Marketsaved from being wasted and ing, Lidl, said, “This is the first create 120,000 meals for those time a retailer in Ireland has ever in need. established a Mobile Food Bank, taking food that is perfectly The mobile foodbank will collect edible but may not meet the resurplus food and some non-food quirements for sale, and bringproducts from selected Dublin ing it directly from the store to Lidl stores and distribute it to 70 those most in need right across charities, in each of the localities. Dublin. All aspects of the system Any leftover food will be deliv- will be monitored to ensure that ered to the three Crosscare the project is a great success and Community Cafés, which caters benefits those affected by food for over 600 covers on a daily poverty in Ireland.”

Strictly Foróige

Strictly Foróige will be taking place on Friday November 8 in the Red Cow Hotel at 8pm.

Foróige has been working with young people aged 10-18 in the Tallaght area for over 30 years.

They currently reach over 6,000 young people in Tallaght by working with the most vulnerable young people and supporting all young people through the provision of projects, clubs and services. Demand for their services has increased significantly just as cuts in funding have impacted on their ability to sustain their current work.

money raised at Strictly Foróige will help ensure that they can continue to deliver these services to young people in the area.

On the night there will be 16 couples taking part. Couples will showcase a variety of dance styles based on their own interests and talent. The panel of three judges will hold 50% of the vote for each couple. However the audience can have their say and purchase Foróige gives young people the votes for each couple on the night opportunity to develop as good at €2.00 per vote. citizens, leaders and entrepreneurs. Through their pro- If you would like to purchase tickgrammes, they are empowered ets please contact Jenny Leonard to improve their own lives to the 086 852 4915 or Dilly Mc Cabe benefit of their community. The on 086 041 5563.

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Mayor Looney with Deputy Mayor Tuffy Outside County Library

Mayor's Fund – Supporting Communities

The Mayor's Fund is a new community initiative introduced by Mayor Dermot Looney and Deputy Mayor Eamon Tuffy. Speaking at the launch in County Hall toward the end of September, Cllr. Looney said “the aim of the Mayor’s Fund is to provide financial assistance to support groups that play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those living and working in South Dublin and where a small amount of funding can make a significant difference”.

Councillors Looney and Tuffy have allocated a combined total of €10,000 from their allowances during their term of office for this new community fund. Cllr Tuffy added that the “themes for the fund were selected by myself and the Mayor and will benefit youth sport, older persons and environmental groups across the whole of South Dublin County”. The Mayor's Fund is separate to the existing Community Grants Scheme run by South Dublin County Council. Applications will be considered by an independent panel selected by the Community Services Department.

Grants of €250 and €500 will be made to successful applicants for projects in the South Dublin County area.

Applications close at 12 noon on November 1.

Application forms will be available through the Council’s community centre and library network and can be returned by post to the Community Services Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The application can also be downloaded from the Council’s website www.sdcc.ie and completed forms emailed to comdevof@sdublincoco.ie

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Tallaght based national charity Teen Line recently announced that rising rugby star Jack McGrath will be an ambassador for them.

At a special event in the Teen Line office at the end of September Leinster and Ireland player Jack was present to show his commitment and support for the charity.

He was greeted by Teen Line Founder Maureen Bolger and staff on what was a momentous day for the charity.

Marian Shanley West, who is involved with Teen Line Ireland, said Jack will be a great help. “Jack McGrath will be a welcome addition to the Charity for sending a positive message to teenagers and family alike.

“He has experienced his own tragic family loss to suicide, and will be a voice for many people who have gone through something similar, especially going forward with the charity, both for interviews and talks,” she said.

Teen-Line Ireland is a free-phone help line open every day of the week from 8pm to 11pm for young adults who may need someone to talk to, for any reason. All calls are confidential.

For more information please go to www.teenline.ie or call 1800 833 634.

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Mon 28th Apr - RTE (34 km) Naas (50 km) Carlow 84 km Some Of The Participants Of Cycle Against Suicide, Including Rosanna Davison And Founder Jim Breen, At The Announcement Of The 2014 Route in MSL Ballsbridge Motors

Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and Cavan GAA Star Alan O’Mara joined Cycle Against Suicide founder Jim Breen last month for the launch of the 2014 route.

The aim of the Cycle Against Suicide initiative is to spread the message that “It’s OK not to feel OK and it’s more than OK to ask for help.” It is also vitally important to promote and raise awareness of the considerable amount of help and support available within communities to people who are battling with mental health issues.

The 2013 Cycle Against Suicide saw 2,500 participants cycle through 109 cities, towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland over two weeks. Along the way, the participants stopped into schools, universities and colleges, with speakers engaging with over 15,000 students throughout the 14 days.

This year’s Cycle Against Suicide takes place from Monday, April 28th to Sunday, May 11th. The 2014 route also includes Northern Ireland on the 7th, 8th, 9th and

10th of May, with stops planned in to ask for help.”

Derry, Maghera, Belfast, Portadown and Banbridge.

Alan O’Mara, Cavan GAA player, has recently revealed his own Cycle Against Suicide was battle with depression. “When I founded by Jim Breen, follow- opened up about my own expeing his experience on RTE’s The rience with mental health issues, Secret Millionaire. Speaking at the I learned first-hand that it is in launch in Ballsbridge, he said fact ok not to feel okay and that that “When someone takes their there is help out there once you own life, they take with them the ask for it.” power for anyone to help them.

Suicide touches every family in both Cyclists of all abilities are welNorthern Ireland and The Republic. comed and people can sign up for all or any stage of the cycle, That was evidenced by the enthu- which is once again expected to siastic welcome offered to us by attract thousands of participants. communities all along the route.

The average number of people Details on the route and how to lost to suicide on the island of Ire- register for this year’s Cycle land every year is over 800. Against Suicide are available on Together, we are working to enter www.cycleagainstsuicide.com. a new chapter in the battle against suicide and to break that cycle.”

Rosanna Davison said: “I am so proud to be part of this movement which promotes such a simple but crucial message.

No one is immune from mental health issues and we have to let people know that it shows true strength

Tue 29th Apr Carlow (38 km) Kilkenny (52 km) Waterford 90 km Wed 30th Apr Waterford (45 km) Dungarvan (75 km) Cork 120 km Thu 1st May - Cork (40 km) Macroom (46 km) Killarney 86 km Fri 2nd May - Killarney (33 km) Tralee (58 km) Newcastle West 91 km Sat 3rd May - Newcastle West (44 km) Limerick (37 km) Ennis 81 km Sun 4th May - Ennis (69 km) Galway (34 km) Tuam 103 km Mon 5th May - Tuam (54 km) Castlebar (52 km) Enniscrone 106 km Tue 6th May - Enniscrone (55 km) Sligo (64 km) Donegal 119 km Wed 7th May - Donegal (73 km) Strabane (23 km) Derry 96 km Thu 8th May - Derry (32 km) Moville (69 km) Maghera 101 km Fri 9th May - Maghera (63 km) Belfast (45 km) Portadown 108 km Sat 10th May - Portadown (18 km) Banbridge (68 km) Dundalk 86 km Sun 11th May - Dundalk (59 km) Skerries (32 km) Phoenix Park 91 km

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Defibz for Kidz

Paddy and the rest of the crew would be delighted for you all to The Ciaran Carr Foundation, in come down to Corkagh Park, association with the Laurels and enjoy the fresh air, all for a Charity Crew, have organised a good cause.

Fun Run / Walk at 1pm on Saturday 19th October 2013, in This will be their inaugural 10k Corkagh Park, Clondalkin. and 5k Fun Run and they hope to achieve their target of 1,500Paddy Price told us: “The 10k 2,000 entries. (with a 5k option) will be in aid of Sudden Adult Death There is a €25 registration fee Syndrome and in remember- per participant, which includes ance of Ciaran Carr. Ciaran was timing chip and running top. a member of staff in The Laurels Anyone over the age of 16 upPub in Clondalkin who sadly just wards can take part in the Fun two weeks before his 21st birth- Run/Walk. day party passed away from S.A.D.S whilst training with The If you would like to sign up or Round Towers GAA club. receive more information see: “We hope to raise enough money to put a defibrillator in all 26 schools in Clondalkin and provide full training in the use of the devices.”

www.ciarancarrfoundation.ie

You can also like and follow Laurel’s Charity Crew on Facebook: www.facebook.com/

laurelscharitycrew

being held across their library network, from Rathfarnham to Lucan, Tallaght and Clondalkin.

Red Line Returns

The Red Line Book Festival returns for a second year and will take place from October 15 - 20 and this time its even bigger and better. The Red Line Book Festival is brought to you by South Dublin Libraries, the Library Service of South Dublin County.

They have been running literary and book club events now for many years, and the Red Line Festival is a natural progression from this with hosts of events

There is a fantastic line-up for this year's festival with names including Colm Tóibín, Fintan O'Toole, Deirdre Purcell, Dermot Bolger, Catherine Dunne, Mary Kenny, Peter Sheridan, Arlene Hunt, Alex Barclay, Fionn Davenport to name just a few! Last year's festival was a resounding success with a great variety of Irish and International authors.

There really is something for all the family so get all the up to date information about the festival across all the social media platforms and the official website at

www.redlinebookfestival.com

Lt Jonathon Daly Order Of Malta With Garda McPartlin Community Policing Unit & Sub Office Padraig Brogan From Tallaght Fire Station & SDCC Mayor Dermot Looney At The Launch

Tallaght Lions Club launch Message in a Bottle campaign

location details for current medication information.

Any Repeat Prescriptions can This simple but effective scheme also be stored in this container, provides vulnerable people or making sure current medication people living on their own with details are made available. vital life saving information in a common place, the fridge, where Why the fridge? Apart from it can easily be found in the being a common location, it's the event of an emergency. most likely place to survive a fire.

Three labels, one on the inside of the front and back door and the other on the fridge, alerts the Emergency Services that this information is available. The information stored in this readily identifiable container includes personal details, doctor's name and telephone number, a brief description of any medical conditions, allergies, family contact details and Repeat Prescription

The Green Isle Hotel Fitness have devised a 12 week action plan Whether it be toning up or you want to drop a dress size, a personal trainer will be on hand.

The program focuses on nutrition and exercise with stages set out to fit in with your own work schedule.

Message in a Bottle can save lives, and will save the Emergency Services valuable time and money searching for vital information.

It will give both the recipient and their family peace of mind in the event of an emergency at home and is available FREE of charge from your GP surgery, Pharmacy or local Lions Club.

Rachel Lynch assistant writer at InTallaght magazine will undertake the challenge beginning this week "I'm looking forward to getting started, this week I will be introduced to all the different programs & foods that will suit me over the next 12 weeks" Keep an eye on the next few editions to follow Rachel tackle toning and weightloss.

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Tallaght Person Awards

Tallaght Person of the Year, now in its 30th year, is a community run awards programme to recognise and celebrate unsung heroes, volunteers and active members of the community across various walks of life in Tallaght.

It was created by Charles and Mary Morton in 1984, and the first awards were held in The Belgard Inn, with Garret Fitzgerald as the special guest. This year’s award ceremony will take place on the 29th of November at a Gala night in the Maldron Hotel.

Chairman of the Tallaght Community Council (who run the Awards) Tara De Buitléar urged local people to “take advantage of the unique opportunity the community awards offer everyone in Tallaght to recognise, appreciate and nominate the unsung heroes who live on their street, support their clubs, active businesses or any community group by nominating before 15th of November".

We encourage you to fill out the nomination form and simply drop it off at the Customer Services Desk on Level 2 of the Square. You can also nominate online via the brand new Tallaght Person Awards website at www.tallaghtpersonawards.ie.

Entries need to be in by 15th November so please do not hesitate.

Nomination forms are available from the Customer Services Desk at the Square, The Echo offices and the The County Library. Forms can also be downloaded from the TCC Facebook page. All the nominations will be forwarded to an independent judging committee who will only take into account the information that you give them, so include all relevant information.

ThE cATEGORiES ARE: Arts & culture Business heart Of Gold (For Children Under 18) Environment community Special Needs & carers Sports & Youth

The important thing to remember when considering people for the award is to nominate those who have made a valuable contribution to the community. They don’t have TCC have celebrated the commit- to have changed the world, they ment and support of past winners just need to have made a positive of the awards, for being positive impact on the community, neighrole models to everyone in Tallaght, bours and/or people around them. by showing how you can make a real difference to others through The awards are made on behalf of volunteering or going "the extra the people of Tallaght by the mile in your communities". Tara people of Tallaght to the people of also acknowledged and thanked Tallaght, so get nominating and the loyal, local sponsors and wel- have your voice heard by giving comed new sponsors without that very deserving person a well whom the awards would not be deserved nod. possible.

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Focus On TRESPASS

By Linn Heldal

Trespass at the Square celebrated their oneyear anniversary at the start of October.

The shop is fast becoming the 'goto place’ for outdoor gear, especially with all this unseasonable weather lately.

They design stylish performance outdoor clothing for women, men and kids and whether you are planning to go up the hills, mountains, or out in snow or rain, Trespass have got you covered. Or if you just want to spend as much time as possible outdoors, be it in the parks or peaks, they provide affordable practical clothing at all levels.

They stock all the gear you need for inter-railing, travelling and festivals, with a great range of tents, backpacks, mosquito nets, sleeping bags and other camping gear. They also have a great range of high quality footwear.

Shane Smith has been the manager since the start, and together

READY, GET SET, GO FURTHER WITH TRESPASS with the rest of the experienced staff; Josh, Graham, Jenny and yet another Graham, he is there to do the utmost to help the customer find the gear that suits them. All the staff is very experienced in skiing, hiking and inter-railing and some of them are ex-scouts.

“We always ask people where they are going and what they will be doing to find out what the customer’s needs and to find the best option for them. It’s very important to us that they get exactly what they need and what they are comfortable with, without spending too much.”

“We try to help out as much as we can with gear and equipment and we are giving any charity 25% off.”

They are also trying to look after the community by giving discounts to local walking groups, students at ITT and local scout groups.

Since they opened at the Square they have built up a strong customer base in the local area with their high quality outdoor wear at affordable prices.

“Tallaght is a nice and friendly area and people are getting to know us here. The people are very sporty and it’s great to have the Dublin “We also set the gear up in the Mountains so close for hiking. They shop to show the customer how to seem to be very active and have an use it. It’s a very hands-on, personal interest in keeping fit and healthythey are a busy bunch!” customer service.“ Trespass is involved with many local They are currently offering as much charity groups, their main charity as 60% off on tents and festival wear. Visit their user-friendly webbeing Debra Ireland. site at www.trespass.ie to check They do discounts for anyone who out their new stock and keep up to is doing fundraising for a local char- date on other offers and discounts! ity, such as the Tallaght Hospital.

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Dubs Lift Sam

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By Padraig Conlon

what they thought was going to be the most exciting last quarter in recent All Ireland Finals, Dublin had other ideas.

Denis Bastick came on and immediately set up Bernard Brogan for his second goal. It was a very well worked score as Michael Darragh MacAuley created an overlap with Bastick before the latter picked out Brogan who palmed the ball into the net for as simple a finish as you could wish to get in an All Ireland Final. This put the Dubs in command with 15 minutes to go.

On a glorious September afternoon the Dublin footballers claimed the county’s 24th All ireland title against Mayo.

Jim Gavin and his players showed all season that you can play an all out attacking game and be successful.

Going into the final all the talk was that we were set for a repeat of the Dublin-Kerry semi final classic, an end to end shoot out that would go right to the wire.

opening 15 minutes racing into a four point lead.

Dublin were struggling, running down blind alleys, they were finding it hard to even get out of their own half. And then came a lifeline, a blow right into the heart of Mayo that threatened to take the gloss off their great start. Paul Flynn sent a long ball into the edge of the square and Bernard Brogan rose to beat Ger Cafferkey and goalkeeper Robert Hennelly to the ball and punch it into the unguarded net to draw the Dubs level

Dublin and Mayo had been the best two teams in the country this year by a country mile and this one was proving too close to call in the build up to the game. Over the last two seasons they had met four times, with both winning two matches each. Dublin had won both of their 2013 games, but Mayo had toppled them in last The goal was against the run of play year’s semi final and Dublin had a but didn't seem to affect the Mayo score to settle. men too much as they pulled away again to lead by three points. Dublin In contrast to most of their previ- stuck with it, refusing to panic, they ous All Ireland Finals, Mayo were began to settle into the game, hitfastest out of the blocks this time ting the last two points of the half to and much the better side for the leave them only a point behind.

For all Mayo's dominance in the first half they only led by the bare minimum and for the neutrals, and many of the Mayo contingent, the feeling was that maybe they had blown their chance again.

Dublin were a different team after the interval, racing into a lead three minutes into the half with points from Cian O’Sullivan and Eoghan O’Gara. Cillian O’Connor drew Mayo level with a free, but Dublin's momentum was building.

It now looked for all the world that the Dubs were going to tear into Mayo until Andy Moran poached a goal that was as against the run of play as Brogan's had been in the first half and it was all square at 19 each with 20 minutes to go.

As everyone in the stadium, and watching on telly, got ready for

Cillian O’Connor kept Mayo within touching distance by converting a few frees but it looked like it was slipping away for the Westerners again.

Dublin had amassed a number of casualties by this stage, the bench had been emptied and Rory O’Carroll and Eoghan O’Gara were both suffering the effects of big hits.

After playing a wonderful brand of attacking football all summer the closing minutes were all about Dublin holding on to what they had and the game lurched into a stop start affair.

Mayo did manage to pull it back to within two points of the Boys in Blue and were dramatically presented with an opportunity to win the game in injury time. However, to the amazement of the Mayo bench Cillian O’Connor opted for a point from close range when there was a chance for a goal. Referee Joe McQuillan then blew up from Stephen Cluxton’s kick out and Dublin were crowned All-Ireland football champions for the second time in three years with a final score of 2-12 to 1-14.

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In the end Dublin were worthy champions, their performances after winning the Leinster championship were excellent and lit up what was an otherwise drab championship year. It was fitting that this latest All Ireland came in the same year as Dublin lost the great Kevin Heffernan, the last time the city boys had won two titles in three years was during the golden era of Heffo's Army in the 70's.

All the signs are there that Dublin have the potential to dominate Gaelic football for the foreseeable future. If they can learn from the mistakes of their last defence in 2012 then they could be very hard to stop next season.

Dublin Manager Jim Gavin speaking after the match

Congratulations on The Dubs wonderful victory, how does it feel?

Fantastic, yeah. I'm just delighted for the players. The sacrifices and the effort they put in throughout the season was phenomenal and they got their just rewards. They showed great heart and great resolve to never give in.

Were you concerned that Dublin were losing at half time and had been second best for most of the first half?

I am always saying to the players that half-time is only a break in the play. That’s what it is. The most important thing for us is that we are up by a point or more at the end of the game when the referee blows his whistle. That has been the philosophy and the players accept that. Halftime is a chance to rest and re-

group and have a tactical discussion. There was no big drama in the Dublin dressing-room at half-time at all. The game ebbs and flows and it is important for the guys to keep their composure and focus and keep going with the gameplan. Within that they always have the freedom to express themselves.

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way less important. The last one was the first All Ireland Dublin had won in 16 years so obviously meant it was very emotional but this time round it's a great feeling as well because we feel we've righted the wrongs of 2012.

Last year we thought we were up to the pace, we'd put in the hard It was a tough, manly game and work but came up short against both teams really battled and I am Mayo by one point and missed out glad we came through. on a chance to try and do back to back wins.

Do you think this season proves Dublin can now go on and dominate?

No, there are no guarantees in sport. We've won this year but the minute the referee blows the final whistle, that's when the 2013 season ends. I know from speaking to other managers, they're already setting themselves up for the 2014 championship. We're probably behind now already.

Now that the dust has settled on Dublins victory inTallaght Magazine caught up with “kingdom killer” kevin McManaman for a chat.

Two weeks on from winning your second All Ireland medal how's things with you?

It's calmed down a bit now. The first week after winning was very special and we enjoyed it but now it's straight back into the club championship. I have a quarter final coming up with my club St Judes so that's what I'm focusing on now.”

How does this win compare to 2011?

We're not as shocked this time round as we were then! It's different but that doesn't mean it's in any

Are you already thinking about next year and another go at retaining Sam?

No I haven't thought about next year yet, probably won't until training kicks in again in a few months.

There are probably six teams that can win the All Ireland next year, the margins are very small between all of them.

There was more good news for Dublin GAA with the recent announcement of the the signing of Dublin’s new five-year county sponsorship deal with insurance company AiG, worth close to €5 million.

This will not only ensure all the necessary preparation and support of the reigning All-Ireland football champions and their county’s hurlers through to 2018, but also the Dublin women’s footballers and camogie players, who for the first time are included under the one sponsorship umbrella with the deal to commence on the November 1.

Dublin GAA County Board Chairman Andy Kettle said: “This sponsorship deal is a really significant boost to everyone associated with Dublin GAA. The strength of the Dublin brand is illustrated by our ability to negotiate this outstanding sponsorship in a depressed We won by a point this time, we economic market. only got over the line but it's great to win by a point as we know how “AIG is a blue chip organisation it feels to be on the wrong side of a with a proven track record in sponone point game, something that's sorship and they are going to be an happened us in a couple of semi fi- exceptional partner and they fully nals in the last few years. But there understand what we are trying to really is nothing between the top achieve in Dublin. teams and sometimes it can come down to just one point.

“The sponsorship revenue is critical in helping towards our expenditure We have a huge squad and the lads on club coaching programmes and who have come into have settled in inter-county teams at all levels. AIG well and played fearless football at is also finalising their sponsorship times this year. There are also other activation plans which will promote lads knocking on the door for a GAA in the capital at all levels. place in the squad. They'll get their chances in the league games next “We are very much looking forward season definitely. to working closely with AIG over the next five years to ensure this The competition for places worked partnership is mutually beneficial,” well this season and hopefully will he said. again next year.

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1 June: Leinster SFC quarter-final, Croke Park Dublin 1-22 Westmeath 0-9

The Boys in Blue got off to a flyer in their opening championship game of the season and were 8 points to 0 up after only 20 minutes of this demolition of Westmeath. The visitors were hapless and never looked like causing Dublin an iota of trouble as Bernard Brogan top scored with six points. After missing chances through Diarmuid Connolly Paddy Andrews' scored a superb 70th minute goal to finish the match in style and give the league champions a massive 16point triumph.

30 June: Leinster SFC semi-final, Croke Park Dublin 4-19 kildare 1-9

Dublin put paid to any Lillywhite dreams in emphatic fashion as they slaughtered their old rivals by 19 points to march on to another Leinster final.

Given the size of the eventual winning margin it was hard to be-

lieve that Kildare had actually they were good enough to go all games in the history of the GAA, started the better and led by 1-2 the way as they landed another this semi final had absolutely to no score after just 8 minutes. Leinster title. everything. For once the men from The Kingdom went into a Dublin got a grip though and 3 August: All-Ireland SFC clash with their old enemy from after Paul Mannion found the quarter-final, Croke Park the capital as underdogs yet they back of the net the Blues got on Dublin 1-16 cork 0-14 made a great start and led by 5 top. Further goals from Bernard Dublin came into this quarter final points after 12 minutes.

Brogan, Eoghan O’Gara and looking to avenge their unlucky Diarmuid Connolly stamped their 2010 semi final defeat to the They stunned the Dubs with three authority on what was an easy Leesiders and it looked like their first half goals, before Paul Mannion hunger for goals could be their popped up with another Champienough win in the end. undoing as Cork took the lead in onship goal to leave his team trailing 14 July: Leinster SFC the first half before Dublin by 3-05 to 1-09 at half time. final, Croke Park responded with points from Dublin 2-15 Meath 0-14 Brogan and Connolly to gave The second half was an end to The Dubs went into the Leinster them a 2 point lead at the break. end battle with nothing between final as overwhelming favourites the sides and Kerry led by a point but it was The Royals who were In the second half Jack McCaffrey with three minutes to go until the better team in the first half announced his arrival on the big Kevin McManamon, who else, and they lead by two points at half stage by scoring a wonderful goal came off the bench to score a goal time. to put his side four points ahead. and break Kerry hearts again.

Super subs Dean Rock and Kevin Eoghan O’Gara drove another nail Dublin responded the right way in McManamon came on to bury into the Kerry coffin and Dublin the second half and gradually the Rebels with a pointa piece and ran out winners by a slightly wore down the Meath resistance. send the Dubs marching on. flattering 7 points.

Paul Flynn and Paul Mannion's goals sent Dublin on their way but 1 September: All-Ireland it wasn't a vintage performance SFC semi-final, Croke Park from the Boys in Blue and ques- Dublin 3-18 kerry 3-11 tions were raised about whether Probably one of the greatest

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Don Baker

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INTERVIEW

Another song Politician deals with some of the people who’ve let the country down recently.

Are you politically active yourself?

By Padraig Conlon

Don Baker has just marked 40 years as a musician by creating a wonderful album called My Songs, My Friends along with some of ireland’s greatest musicians.

As well as his music, Don is also known for being an accomplished actor. InTallaght Magazine was lucky enough to get to chat to the charismatic Dubliner about his new work and his remarkable career.

Congratulations on your new album My Songs My Friends, it’s a fine record, you must be very proud?

Thanks very much, yeah I’m delighted with it; it was a great experience making it though it was tough trying to work around the availability of people. We ended up recording 22 songs, 14 of them are on this album and the other eight will be on the next one.

When you set about writing the album did you plan on doing all the collaborations?

No I didn’t. The idea for the collaborations came about by accident really. I was in a music shop in Maynooth a few years ago looking at guitars and Clara Rose came up to me to introduce herself and she gave me a copy of her new album.

A couple of weeks later I had a lis-

ten to it and I thought it was brilliant. I played it for my producer Stuart Gray and he said “she sings better than you!” so we decided to get her in to sing on the album.

Then we decided to get Damo (Dempsey) to sing one. It’s not on the album because I’m keeping it for a single. After that the phone started hopping with people looking to come on board. After that I started thinking about writing tracks with specific people in mind. Altogether it took two years to make.

Would it be fair to say it’s quite a personal album, is one of the tracks about the death of your fiancés brother?

Yes it is, the song Clara sings Fergus The Healing Song is about that. On St Stephens Day three years ago we were in the house, the tree was up, the lights were on and I was look-

ing out the window at the rain.

Next thing I could hear my fiancé screaming. She had jut received a call that her brother Fergus had been swept out to sea. He was on holiday with his family, he was on a lilo in about two feet of water when a wave took him out to sea.

I had had visuals just before hearing that of him lying on a lilo. The song is for the family, just trying to say that healing will take place.

I’m a card carrying member of Sinn Féin. I’ve have no massive interest in politics but I do support Sinn Féin and provide moral support to them by playing before meetings and that. I’m not academic but I know good when I see it and I do believe Sinn Féin have the best interests of working class people at heart. I think Gerry Adams would be a very good Taoiseach. We need change in this country and I think Sinn Féin are going to go from strength to strength.

How did you first get into Blues Music?

When I was very young living in the inner city in Dublin. I met a man called Richard Uzzell who now lives in Belfast, he introduced me to it.

I had been playing the harmonica since I was 6 or 7 but Richard introduced me to Sonny Terry, Robert Johnson, Brownie McGhee people like that.

When did you start playing the guitar?

When I was in school there was a kid who had a guitar and I rememWhat’s your own ber trying to swap him my roller favourite track on skates, marbles, everything I had the album? really, for that guitar and he said it It’s the instrumental one Dallas Rag wasn’t enough. that I do with Pat Collins because I’ve been trying to learn that riff for After that I ended up being locked the past 25 years! If I get nervous up in Shangary Castle and that’s on stage I can’t play it. I’ve never when I started the guitar. I went played it live without any mistakes! down to the cellar one day and I I played it last week in Tallaght found a Hector Grey guitar. It had in the Civic and got a standing ova- no strings so I took the cat gut out tion! I love playing there. of a tennis racket and put them on

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it and started practicing. It made no sound but I was still able to learn on it. When I got out I got a job on the sites and two weeks later I got my first guitar, an Echo.

God no, I’m not! Those people that win it are only able to do one song.

Could they do two or three hours? I don’t think so. Louis Walsh should get four or five guys who are over 50 make a group and call it Manzone!

You left Ireland when you were young to travel the You have been labelled world playing music, this the best harmonica must have been exciting? player in the world, how Yes it was. I lived all over. The first do you feel about that? place I went was a place called Buw in Germany. I was just playing music. I loved it there because unlike Ireland your success in Germany isn’t ruled by how much money you have. Actually it’s like that in a lot of counties really, Holland, France. They can see past the bullsh*t. I suppose they weren’t as influenced by the church and so are able to think for themselves.

I remember being in Heidelberg in the early 80’s and the students all took to the streets because the fare on the trams went up half a cent!

The police were out with water cannons and everything. I remember feeling that it showed people have got power.

What do you think of the current Irish music scene?

I’m a bit disappointed with the young people here because they’re all knocking f*ck out of the guitar!

Running up and down the neck and just trying to make as much noise as possible! My own son Don Elliot is 21 and he’s gigging five or six nights a week which is great.

He’s doing covers. I tried to influence him in guitar, teach him about delayed gratification.

I’d imagine you’re not a big fan of X Factor?

I’m not the best in the world; I don’t know where that came from! I’m unique but I’m not the best.

What current musicians do you admire?

Nigel Kennedy, I love his attitude. I remember listening to an interview and he was asked what he was listening to and he said Girls Aloud.

The interviewer thought he was taking the p*ss but he said that there was something in them that he really liked and he didn’t care what anyone thought. Then he started playing Danny Boy!

Finally Don are you still involved in acting?

Yes I am, last week I won a Best Supporting Actor award in the Melbourne Film Festival for a film called Last Men. I play a lunatic in it. I rang up Finbar Furey when I got the part and said “I’m after getting a role as a madman.” And he says “That should be easy for you!”

I’m also doing a play called Death Row Cowboy in Smock Alley in January. Fair City wanted to write a regular part for me but I wouldn’t have been able to do it with my touring schedule.

My Songs, My Friends will be released on October 18. Turn to page 40 to read our review.

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Hello everybody and welcome to the latest edition of Sq. Magazine.

It looks like the Indian Summer is over and Autumn has arrived bringing its beautiful colours, Halloween is fast approaching and there are plenty of options here in the Square for all your spooky and scary supplies. We are having a spectacular Halloween event here on the Centre Mall on Level 2 on Saturday 26th from 12pm-4pm and face painting from 2pm-4pm on Halloween Thursday 31st so make sure you pop in to see us.

This month we also welcomed CEX to Level 3. They are a new entertainment brand that buy, sell and exchange a range of technology and entertainment products. Check out our next issue for more information on this exciting addition to the centre.

Jack Martin, Director of Retail is in the final stages of preparation for the Dublin City Marathon which he is participating in to raise funds for the National Children’s Hospital, the Square’s charity of choice. If you would like to donate to this very worthy cause please ask at the We officially launched the Student Customer Service Desk or log onto VIP card since we last spoke and it www.mycharity.ie/event/jackmartin was great to see so many students here in the Centre availing of the generous discounts offered by many Until next time. of our stores and food outlets.

The magnificent Ray Scully entertained the students and there were plenty of prizes on offer during the night. Big thank you to all the participating stores and a full list of them can be seen on our website www.thesquare.ie

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We will be celebrating Halloween here at the Square on Saturday 26th of October with a Monster Fancy Dress competition, kicking off at 12 noon and running until 4pm on the Centre Mall, Level 2.

Student VIP Card Launch A Great Success

We will also have a Reptile Show in our scary Halloween tent, a DJ playing all your favourite tunes. Bring your own carved pumpkin and be in with a chance to win a great

Hundreds of students from all over Dublin descended on the Square for the official Launch Night for the Student VIP Card on Thursday 19th October.

Star of The Voice, Tallaght’s own Ray Scully was on hand to entertain the assembled students in his usual inimitable style. There were dozens of prizes given out on the night in our Prize Dome and dozens of students gave it a go.

We would like to thank the tenants who donated these amazing prizes. The top prizes were an iPad, a €250 holiday voucherfrom Falcon Travel, Peter Mark Vouchers and goodies and jewellery from Newbridge Silver, Fields and Pandora to name

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but a few. The launch was a great success and we already have thousands of students signed up!

Don’t worry if you have not already registered for the Student VIP Card. You can still sign up by logging onto our website www.thesquare.ie or call to our customer services desk, and start availing of great offers and discounts.

prize for the best scary pumpkin.

Best fancy dress on the day also wins a prize and we will have a special show by Paddy Drac, so get your best costume on and come to the Square, if you dare!!!

We will also be face painting on the Centre mall this Halloween on Thursday 31st between 2pm and 4pm so drop up to the Square to apply the finishing touches to your costume before you go trick or treating!

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Customer Service Manager Anne Golding Presenting Noeleen With The Community Champions Award

raised went straight back into the service and some of the paintings were raffled to add to the fund.

Our Newest Community Champion

There was music and poetry and she received great support from local groups including Teenline, The latest recipient of the all the local TDs, the Mayor and Community Champion Award is Bishop Eamonn Walsh.

Noeleen Fulham. She started her voluntary work in 2005, as an art “I’ve always seen the photos of teacher in Addiction Service the people getting awarded Groups in Tallaght and Inchicore. Community Champion in this She has painted and donated a magazine and I would never in wall of cartoon teddy bears a million years expect to get this to the Children’s Hospital in award myself. My work as a volTallaght, as well as donated unteer is not to put a halo on my paintings to the Millbrook Lawns head - I do it because I love it. It Centre and the Capuchin Home- stops you from getting deless Centre. pressed at home, you meet and make wonderful friends, learn September 10 was World Suicide new skills and gain confidence.

Awareness Day and Noeleen I love everything about Tallaght organized a Candle Light Vigil in and will happily accept the Dodder Park. A beautiful, suc- award. I hope it will in turn cessful night unfolded and encourage other people to get around 350 people turned up. involved in their community.”

Great Book Bake Off!

We were very proud to sponsor the “Great Book Bake Off” which kicked off the 2013 Red Line Book Festival on Tuesday 1st October in the County Library. The standard of the entries was very high and the two judges, Trish Fitzgerald and Colette Ryan had a hard time picking the eventual winner.

Catherine Cooney came in first with her 'Despicable Me' themed creation, with Mairead McDonagh in second and Rory Day and Casey Kennedy sharing third place. We are happy to report that the cakes tasted as good as they looked!

Tallaght Cancer Support Group was set up in February 2007 to provide support for all cancer Art Exhibition in aid of patients, their families and Tallaght Cancer friends. The group encourage Support Group healing through friendship and on Level 1 support and meets on the second and last Thursday of every month Our community champion Noeleen from 8pm to 9.30pm, at Trustus recently organised an art House, 1-2 Main Street (opposite exhibition in aid of Tallaght the Priory) in Tallaght village.

Cancer Support Group and the Square were delighted to be able They also have a drop in centre to offer mall space to hold their which is open Mondays, Wednesexhibition on Level 1 on Friday days and Fridays from 10am to October 4 and Saturday October 2pm, also at Trustus House.

5 where they raised an amazing €3,651 from generous donations Call 086 400 2736 or 086 400 from our customers. All funds 2703 for more details.

Leo Burdock Celebrate 1st Birthday at the Square

On Wednesday October 30th Burdock’s will celebrate their first anniversary of the opening of their Tallaght restaurant with a Their last half price day in half price 'Fish n Chip' Day. February raised a whopping €2,500 for the National Children’s All profits from the day will go to Hospital here in Tallaght. So get Cheeverstown which continues down to Burdocks on the 30th to Burdocks commitment to local get fed and help a local charity at charities. the same time.

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Cheeky’s Join The Dots Winner

The Square are proud sponsors of the 2013 Tallaght Person Of the Year.

Tallaght Person of the Year is a community run awards programme to recognise and celebrate unsung heroes, volunteers and active members of the community across various walks of life in Tallaght. The current Tallaght Person of the Year is Norman Kelly, from Aylesbury, who has committed many years to The Black Panthers Kickboxing Club, in Brookfield. In 2013, the 30th Tallaght Person of the Year will be crowned on 29th of November at an awards dinner in Tallaght. This year´s awards promise to be a milestone event and one not to be missed.

Explore a fascinating aquatic world right here at the Square

show stopping design piece of floating glass with a footprint of 2.4 sq. metres and a height of 2.3 metres and holding a volume of Immerse yourself in a world of 3,500 litres. fantastic colours, spectacular fish and incredible experiences. Yes It will contain a natural reef, indeed, we are delighted to let living rock and some of the most you all know that we shall very fascinating sea life species ever soon be installing our very own seen, from the humble star fish state-of-the-art bespoke aquar- to graceful rays, dancing sea ium at the Tesco junction on horses and colourful tropical Level 2. It has been specifically sharks! We will keep you posted designed by our partners on updates.

Seahorse Aquariums and is a Square Team At Job Shadow Presentation With Anne Marie (Front Right) & Friends

Well done Anne Marie!

Anne Marie Condron, one of our Customer Service Staff and her friends recently received an award from the IASE after she participated in their Job Shadow Programme. The IASE (Irish Association of Supported Em-

50,000 and counting…

The Square Facebook page has recently passed the 50,000 “Likes” milestone and to celebrate we were delighted to give away €100 Square gift cards to three of our lucky Facebook Fans, Lisa Twyford, Christopher Corrigan and Sam McCann.

A special thank you to our G4S team and Customer Service staff

We recently made a number of awards to both our Security and Customer Service team here at the Square, for acts carried out above and beyond the call of duty. Our staff work really hard to ensure you have an enjoyable and stress free visit when you come to visit us. So well done team!

Congratulations to the winner of Cheeky Monkey’s Join The Dots competition, six year old Erin Rave, who won a Square Gift Card worth €50. We were very impressed with her entry.

Be sure to get your little one to enter Cheeky’s Follow The Lines competition on page 33.

ployment) is a national voluntary organisation, which was established in 1994 with the aim of promoting and developing supported employment nationwide. Ann Marie is a valued and enthusiastic person and has become a integral part of the customer services team.

If you have not already done so, 'Like' our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/The -Square-Tallaght) which will keep you updated with everything that is going on at the Square from our big events to local news and of course our many fantastic competitions!!

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A closer look at...

LE CROISSANT D’OR

THE CAFÉ GOLD STANDARD

Le Croissant d’Or based on Level 3 of the Square is an independent café/restaurant that offers interesting, wholesome and home cooked food at competitive prices.

Although inspired by the cafés of Paris with bistro décor and savoury filled croissants and croque monsieurs, they set themselves apart with their distinctively Irish gourmet sandwiches, salads and friendly service.

to come up with new ideas and innovations to reduce their impact on the environment and only recently they have bought machinery designed specifically to reduce their electricity requirements and nothing is left on that doesn’t need to be left on. They are hoping that About five years ago the people this will reduce their carbon footbehind Le Croissant d’Or decided print even further. that as well as cooking and serving great food they wanted their name So next time you are enjoying your to be synonymous with being as food in Le Croissant d’Or, rest environmentally friendly as possible assured that the high standards of and set about drafting a mission your food and the front of house are being replicated throughout statement. their business.

It’s been a long tough road but they now recycle all recyclables, compost all that can be composted and have reduced their waste as much as they feel they can.

Inspired as they are by French cafés, they wouldn’t be doing themselves justice without offering a full range of decadent treats and tarts daily, perfect for enjoying with a comforting lattè, cappuccino or a nice pot of tea.

For the person who is looking for something more substantial they always have a range of freshly made savouries and an all day breakfast menu that is famous for its size, quality and value.

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Freshers Week Kicked Off

Shortly after his performance Lords of Strut (Just back from a successful tour of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival) took to the stage and wowed the audience with their acrobatics and also had them in stitches with their comedic performance before shocking us all by stripping down to their leather pants for their final act.

We kicked off “Freshers Week” in style this year with comedy magician Jack Wise and the hilarious comedy gymnast act Lords of Strut performing in the canteen on the Monday to a packed out audience. Jack Wise took to the stage at 1pm and began entertaining the crowd with tricks and illusions, stunning the audience with his amazing sword swallowing routine (He is the only sword Both acts were enormous fun and very swallower in Ireland). So it was fantastic well received amongst the student body. to have him with us.

24th September

The Tuesday of Freshers week saw UK number 1 chart toppers Sam and the Womp coming over to Ireland for the IT Tallaght Freshers Ball held in the Button Factory. The band were supported by IT Tallaght’s very own DJ Society including Lui Rwego, Conor Dunne and Adam Kelly. Sam and Aaron from the band put in an explosive and upbeat performance that went down a treat and even performed their number 1 single Bom Bom along with their brand new single Ravo.

, es ur ns t ic io e P etit s or nt p e M m v r ike Fo s, Co ng E oL i T w Ne pcom rget & U ’t Fo n Do

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ITT Student Union Magazine 26th September

The Thursday of Freshers Week we had a little surprise for the students. We kicked off Arthur’s Day with a toast from local band Level Heads.

25th September

everyone had a great time. We also had bouncy castles which created a very fun On the Wednesday of Freshers we had on- filled atmosphere, and thankfully the rain campus entertainment in the form of held off. bubble football, inflatables and comedy stand up acts Al Porter and Totally Wired. Then at 3pm we relocated everyone From 12pm until 3pm we had bubble inside to a lecture hall we booked out for football on the campus, a new fun the free comedy show. We had the innovative experience in which the player is wonderful Totally Wired performing a few put into a bubble and tries to play football. comedy songs that resembled the To be honest more people were too busy fantastic Flight of the Conchords and knocking each other over in the bubbles to Tallaght’s very own Al Porter putting on a actually pay attention to where the ball was show that had everyone in the audience but it went down fantastically well and crying with laughter.

4th October

Along with information about SSI (Student Sport Ireland) and BICS (Board of Irish On Friday October 4th ITT Clubs and Colleges Societies).

Societies had their annual training day for new committee members. This was hosted by Sports There were also speeches from the college & Recreation Officer Tim O’Connor and Clubs & nurse Orlagh Fleming on Health options Societies Officer Laura O’Dowd in The Plaza available (eg. physio) and SU President Hotel. This was a great day showing Glenn O’Brien on the support the Student members how to successfully run and Union can give Clubs & Socs in the upcommanage their club or society. ing year.

We then put on a mystery warehouse rave; nearly a thousand were in attendance. The idea was to bring the students to an unknown location and a secret rave was on.

The acts were also a surprise. Upon arrival they realised there would be performances from House Bullyz and The Dead Presidents.

The night went fantastically well and we had very positive and encouraging feedback from it, who knows maybe there’ll be a round 2?

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Cinema HOW I LIVE NOW

CAPTAIN PHILIPS

Following the success of the cinematic transformation of teen novel series, The Hunger Games, it’s easy to understand why Meg Rosoff’s novel was picked up in the first place.

A riveting true story starring Tom Hanks set on the high seas.

By Rachel Lynch

Pseudo-apocalyptic themes have certainly been trending over the last couple of years and this one adds to that list.

Directed by Kevin MacDonald, Saoirse Ronan stars as sullen American Daisy. Packed off to visit her bohemian British relatives, she has insulted her 14year-old cousin (Tom Holland) before they leave the airport.

However, the warmth of Isaac and his sister Piper (Harley Bird) thaws her ’tude – although the real heat is generated by her cousin Edmond (George MacKay), who has a tame hawk and can make cows obey his whispered commands.

Daisy enjoys a Blytonesque idyll, until the mother of the family (Anna Chancellor) leaves for Geneva and never returns because a war with an unspecified enemy has begun for unspecified reasons. Even a very self-ab-

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sorbed teen might be galvanised to learn more about current affairs, but How I Live Now sticks to a frustratingly vague, allusive course. There’s some consequence-free softcore lovemaking, before the army arrive and put the boys in a cadet camp while the girls do some desultory potato sorting on a farm, while Daisy plots to escape. It’s all a bit nebulous, except for its dubious notion that anxiety disorders can be cured by exposure to a good, hard, death-stuffed war.

RELEASE DATE: 4 OCTOBER BOOK NOW AT: www.imccinema.ie

Tom Hanks spends most of Captain Phillips with a gun in his face. In a recreation of the 2009 Somali pirate siege of Captain Richard Phillips' ship, the MV Maersk Alabama, Bourne Ultimatum and United 93 director Paul Greengrass keeps one pointed at our foreheads too. At least it feels like it, with Greengrass adapting action filmmaking tactics to drop us in the middle of this high-tension situation. Stay all the way through Captain Phillips' credits; your heart will need the cool down period.

The danger is real in Captain Phillips — and not simply because what we see really happened. Run-of-the-mill action movies have killers descending on unknowing prey, slow burn searches through dimly-lit corridors, and standoffs set to the booming beats of a ticking clock.

The difference is Captain Phillips immerses every character, “good” and “bad,” into a pressure cooker and hands them AK47s.

Greengrass and screenwriter Billy Ray clash the American crewmen and the impoverished Somalis without ever reducing them to stereotypes. The movie is a deconstructed thriller that allows people to act like people, with Hanks and newcomer Barkhad Abdi, as the Somali captain, delivering two riveting performances.

RELEASE DATE: 18 OCTOBER BOOK NOW AT: www.imccinema.ie

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GRAVITY

By Rachel Lynch

There has never before been a movie like this.

physics and luck to get them back to safety. But in orbit, as the saying goes, what comes around goes around: The two drifting astronauts have 90 minutes before they are bombarded again by the same debris.

The simplest way to describe director Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity is to say it’s a true, new experience. It’s mesmerizing, awe-inspiring and often frighteningly realistic exploration of space flight.

On a technical level, “Gravity” is cinema’s best achievement in Cuarón opens the film with a years. There is really nothing else nearly 20-minute single shot as to compare it with based on the astronauts Ryan Stone (Sandra realism of its visual effects and Bullock) and Matt Kowalski real-world implications.

(George Clooney) float in and out of frame doing maintenance Story-wise, though, “Gravity” is work on a broken satellite. The just your typical survival film affable banter between Clooney which has been made and Bullock quickly comes to a aplenty, though, the elhalt when debris from an ex- ements are different ploded Russian satellite crashes in this setting with into their shuttle, blasting them only a few broken into space. With oxygen rapidly spacecrafts and depleting and time running out, endless deep Ryan and Kowalski must use a space. combination of flight training,

RELEASE DATE: 18 OCTOBER BOOK NOW AT: www.imccinema.ie

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Music

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DAVID HALPIN Love Is Never Gone

By Colm O’Muirí

MY SONGS, MY FRIENDS Don Baker

By Padraig Conlon

With a career spanning four decades Don Baker has built a solid reputation as a singer, guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter.

As well as all this he’s also turned his hand to acting appearing in The Name of Father, Love/Hate and Fair City.

He has recorded several critically acclaimed albums and on his latest offering My Songs, My Friends he has outdone himself, creating a wonderful record that I think is going to be very well received.

The album features guest appearances by an impressive array of Irish performers singing Baker’s own songs.

The star-studded line-up includes Liam Ó Maonlaí, Brian Kennedy, Gemma Hayes, Finbar Furey, Sinead O’Connor, Eleanor McEvoy, John Spillane, Mick Pyro, Clara Rose, Rob Strong, Pat Collins, Martin Furey, Paddy Casey and Declan O’Rourke.

The album opens with Cinderalla and Baker’s unmistakeable harmonica accompanied by Sinead O’Connor at her very best singing about “not wanting chains on me no more.”

After this is the quieter, slower Little Rock n’ Roll Band with Finbar Furey on vocals.

The song reminded me a bit of what a Christy Moore/Leonard Cohen collaboration might sound like backed up with a lovely harmony that gives it an upbeat quality.

The next stand out track for me is Blues Junkey, a full on love letter to the blues with Republic Of Loose’s’ Mick Pyro belting out an outstanding vocal performance referencing Rory Gallagher, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.

Clara Rose sings the special Gospel/Blues style anthem, Fergus – The Healing Song with dark undertones of loss and the hope that “I’ll see you again, don’t know where don’t know when, I know the healing’s gonna come.”

Politician, featuring John Spillane, castigates our politicians while Crack Cocaine with Paddy Casey on vocals deals with the ravages of drug addiction and how it “takes everything.”

While Baker is rightly acknowledged as one of the top blues harmonica players in the world, I was also very impressed with his guitar playing and song writing ability on this album. My Songs, My Friends is a thoroughly enjoyable album which I’d highly recommend. Check out our interview with the man himself on page 20 of this edition.

Love Is Never Gone is the debut single from folk and country artist David Halpin released through Brytestar Records.

This is a great track and completely different to the music you will find in the mainstream today which really sets it apart.

The song is a beautiful country/folk ballad from the Tallaght artist who takes inspiration from both characters and places both real and imagined.

The accompanying piano, played by Brian Sheil who also produced and performed the backing vocals on the single, keeps the track at a pace which suits David’s voice.

Love is Never Gone is a very emotional song and although it doesn’t sound like Springsteen, the song writing is from the same mould, focusing on events which the listener can relate to which will endear him to his fans and listeners.

In all, Love is Never Gone is a great debut single from David Halpin who we are sure to be hearing from again very soon.

The song is now available on iTunes or you can listen to it on YouTube on either Bryestar Records or David Halpin’s official page which also features the accompanying video.

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Tech

TESCO HUDL

By Cathal Jennings

The Hudl is the new tablet on the block.

It won’t be challenging the iPad anytime soon but it’s nice to see an alternative to the mega brands making it easier for people to have the latest technology.

The seven-inch Hudl tablet comes in four colours – black, blue, purple, red – and runs Google's familiar Android software on a high-definition screen. So how does it compare against the giants from America – the recently refreshed Google Nexus 7, Amazon's Kindle Fire, and Apple's iPad mini?

The screen is sharp and clear: websites and book text are easily legible, videos crisp and colourful.

Stereo speakers on the back provide loud, clear audio, and Tesco promises to have 600,000 books via its Blinkbox ebook service. As with other seven-inch tablets, the Hudl is light enough to wield easily with one hand. The soft-touchback and thumb-wide screen bezel mean you don't have to worry about it slipping out of your grasp, or your fingers accidentally activating the touchscreen.

You could ignore Tesco's apps and services in favour of those available through the Google Play store. But if you are a Tesco shopper (isn't everyone at some point?) the retail giant's integrated applications and services on the Hudl provide quick access to your online grocery orders, Tesco Direct shopping, and The only clue it's a Tesco tablet even Tesco Clubcard and Tesco rather than some generic product bank account. is the logo stamped on its softtouch plastic back, and a small 'T' The bundling of the free Clubcard in the corner. That's no bad thing. TV service as well as the full Tesco has put in a fast 1.5 Blinkbox TV, movie and music gigahertz quad-core processor but streaming services (lots of TV hasn't messed around with the shows and films, no monthly perfectly usable Android "Jelly subscription), boost the entertainBean" operating system. It feels ment possibilities. There are familyfresh, clean and responsive, even friendly user settings, and for those when running graphically intensive unfamiliar with tablets — which is games, and can run any of the likely to be almost every buyer — 850,000 standard Android apps.

Tesco has built a setup guide, which

walks you through common settings and the configuration of the parental controls. But it's the price that really sets the Hudl apart.

Even at the full price of €142, it's €90 cheaper than Google's Nexus 7.2 and nearly €200 cheaper than Apple's iPad mini. Though Amazon's Kindle Fire is £99 (€117), the Hudl has a superior processor and interface. I doubt the executives at Apple are going to be too worried about the Tesco Hudl but it is not meant to challenge in the market against the established brands.

The Tesco Hudl is a nice affordable Tablet and coming up to Christmas it would be a very good alternative to the expensive iPad that Santa Claus may not be able to manage.

There are a few cheap tablets out there but the Tesco Hudl is the best for what it offers. It is nice to see that if people want a tablet for just games and watching some movies there is now an alternative to spending hundreds of euro.

For more information on the Hudl visit www.tesco.com/hudl

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Game

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ARKHAM ORIGINS

By Cathal Jennings

Arkham Origins will feature similar gameplay to its predecessors.

The remote claw is a new gadget which allows Batman to target two objects and pull them together allowing him to knock enemies together or hit them with objects. Tethering two walled-points together creates a tightrope that Batman can traverse. The shock gloves allow Batman to block electric attacks, instantly disable some enemies and stun shielded ones, and short circuit some objects within the environment.

Some gadgets present in the Batman: Arkham series return in Arkham Origins, including: the cryptographic sequencer, which is used for hacking security consoles; the batarang, a throwing weapon; the batclaw, used for hooking on to a surface; smoke pellets, used for stealthy exits and entries; explosive gel and the grapnel accelerator, an earlier version of the "grapnel boost".

The game introduces a fast travel system, allowing Batman to remotely summon his plane, the batwing, to transport him to

other areas of the game world quicker than gliding or grappling can allow. Enemy tower installations prevent Batman summoning the craft in some areas and must first be disabled using various gadgets and abilities to make the Batwing available; the Batwing is not player controlled. Some towers can only be disabled when the player has obtained the necessary equipment.

Batman: Arkham Asylum, in the middle of winter in the fictional Gotham City. Batman is an experienced crime-fighter in the second year of his career, but has not yet become the veteran superhero portrayed in Arkham Asylum and Arkham City.

He remains a mysterious force with even the police unsure if he is a vigilante, a myth or supernatural.

Batman has battled with traditional Arkham Origins also introduces a criminals and gangsters and is used multiplayer component to the se- to being stronger and faster than ries. One mode, called "Invisible his targets.

Predator Online", revolves around a gang war between the supervil- Batman: Arkham Origins was dislains Joker and Bane. It involves a played for the public at the 2013 match of three Joker gang mem- Electronic Entertainment Expo and bers against three Bane gang received two nominations from the members against the team of Bat- Game Critics Awards for Best Action/Adventure Game and Best man and Robin.

Console Game.

Gangs win by killing all of the opposing team's reinforcements, The game was also recognized at while Batman and Robin win by ac- the event for Best Videogame by quiring intimidation points from Forbes, Best Action Game by Game Informer, Best Comic Book-Related eliminating gang members.

Game by Newsarama and Best The events of Arkham Origins are Xbox 360 Game by IGN. set approximately five years before

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NBA2K14

By Cathal Jennings

First and foremost, 2K14 continues to get the core basketball systems almost dead-on right, and that’s the key to its success.

Unlike hoops sims from early in this console generation, it simply has no major weaknesses. Fast breaks are fun to execute but not too common or exploitable – you can thank the tightened-up defense for that, which also stops you from charging wildly to the basket for a hoop and/or a foul every time down the floor. Playcalling is a snap via the D-pad, and the Y/Triangle-button-based post-up game again feels intuitive and allows you to pull off a bevy of moves in the paint.

Yet again this year, presentation matches gameplay. In addition to uncanny signature animations – Kobe’s shot looks exactly like it does in real life, as one of countless examples – the little ones are what fool casual passers-by into thinking you’re watching an actual NBA game. Guys complaining about getting fouled after making shots with contact, “Beat L-A!” crowd chants when leading late against the Lakers at home, sarcastic “Air-baaaaall” serenades by the fans when a visiting player launches up a shot that doesn’t draw iron, and many more all add flavor, personality, and texture to an already-realistic hoops sim.

The commentary is equally impressive, with the three-man Kevin Harlan-led booth not only keeping up with the on-court action, but offering specially recorded dialogue for Path to Greatness. For instance, when one scenario pitted LeBron against Kobe in the Laker legend’s final game – coincidentally when James was trying to break Bryant’s record for youngest to reach 25,000 career points – they weren’t matched up against each other on defense. But when I took control of James and chose to D up Kobe for the first time, Harlan chimed in with, “Here we go; this is the matchup we’ve all been waiting for!” He wasn’t wrong.

It’s a credit to NBA 2K14 that despite not one but two new basketball sims looming on the next-gen horizon, it still managed to draw my attention squarely to the current-gen court and keep it there.

Though LeBron’s new mode doesn’t manage to bottle the same magic of MJ’s from two years back, the new assist pass, and re-tooled ball handling have made what was already a finely tuned on-court experience even tighter.

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Motors

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CITROEN C4 PICASSO

By Rachel Lynch

The brand new Citroen C4 Picasso hit the Irish market last month.

They have really branched out this time round and are aiming the new MPV at the family market, hoping the space, flexibility and practicality offered will attract families of all ages.

all the boxes with regard to style.

The slim LED daytime running lights are certainly a standout feature to this model.

frees up even more space in the already decent sized boot. Space seems to be the main focus and I can see exactly why Citroen would target this new model to families.

The lights sit at both ends of the new full width grille. To top off this Up front and Citroen have certainly futuristic face there is an overall not held back in terms of design design that is sporty and fun. and comfort. The eye catching dash board which houses the seven inch Inside the car, the passenger seats color touch screen. The dash looks With most people looking to invest are all the same size which is great uncluttered as everything is in a new car the image is extremely for a large family who need three focused around the centre where important and sometimes top of car seats. Each one of them also the screen is. the list. Citroen have really ticked slides forward and back, which Standard specifications in the new model are generous, with entry level spec on the VTR trim including cruise control with speed limiter, start button, dual zone air conditioning and panoramic windscreen.

Four trim levels are available, – VTR, VTR+, Exclusive & Exclusive+.

In a class of frumpy designs the Picasso stands out like no other car and to back up its striking looks the creators have also made it a class leader in terms of fuel efficacy and boot space too.

Prices for the entry level HDi 90 manual VTR, which attracts annual road tax of €190, start from €24,495, with prices for the top of the range BlueHDi 150 Exclusive+ starting from €35,095.

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Business

Groundbreaking Irish recruitment website launches with €450k funding

A new platform designed to make companies hire people for a fraction of the cost has been unveiled. Jobbio has launched with the opening of new Dublin and London offices. Over 130 Irish and international employers such as Kerry Group and IDL are already on board.

Jobbio is a website and mobile app that privately connects people looking for great jobs, with companies looking to hire great staff. The company raised €450,000 in funding from UK technology investors MXC Capital.

Developed by Irish brothers Stephen and John Quinn, the Jobbio comes with promise of changing the global recruitment market forever. “Recruitment is broken, and is long overdue radical change,” said Stephen Quinn.

“The inefficiency of mountains of paper CVs and thousands of unopened emails with CV attachments can’t be the future, but live bios just could be. We’re really excited to launch Jobbio today, a platform to fix a long broken model and totally transform the industry.

“Our mission, audacious as it may seem, is to organise the opportunities of the world and deliver them to a more relevant audience and that is what we’re focusing on doing from day one.”

For more see www.onjobbio.com

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Ireland's best techs to be recognised

The best and brightest of Ireland's software and digital technology companies will be recognised for their contribution to the sector and Ireland's economy at this year's Irish Software Association (ISA) Software Industry Awards. ISA represents over 160 Irish software companies.

Edel Creely, ISA Chairman and Trilogy Technologies CEO, said the Awards will showcase the work of Irish companies who are creating new technologies, who are developing major advances in tech and, who are growing internationally.

“With over 730 Irish owned digital technology companies, employing over 10,000 people and contributing €1.8 billion to the economy, the Irish Software sector can be a game-changer here. It is crucial that the correct supports are in place to encourage and grow the sector”, said Mrs Creely.

Julie Sinnamon, recently appointed CEO designate of Enterprise Ireland, will keynote the Awards which will be held on November 15, 2013, at 7.30pm in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, is to establish a new engineering hub in Dublin with the creation of at least 50 top-end jobs

The hub is the largest of its kind to be established outside of the United States

by TripAdvisor, and will see at least 50 high quality web engineering roles created in the short term alone.

The company is to locate in the area known as Silicon Docks and recruitment for the new positions will begin immediately. The Dublin hub will be a centre for key engineering roles globally.

Dealz celebrate second birthday in Ireland!

Dealz, the discount retail store located on Level 1 in The Square, along with 29 other stores across the Republic of Ireland recently celebrated its two year anniversary on these shores.

Having initially launched in Blanchardstown and Portlaoise in September 2011, it has continued to expand ever since with Dealz Tallaght opening in late 2012.

The shop is a subsidiary of the popular UK brand Poundland and it recently announced following its success in Ireland that Dealz will be launched in Continental Europe, along with more stores in Ireland.

Chief Executive of Poundland, Jim McCarthy recently confirmed that 11 new stores would be opening in the next 15 months, bringing the total of stores to 41.

He also indicated that he believed that there is space in Ireland for more than 50 new Dealz in Ireland in the coming years.

McCarthy said Poundland’s rapid growth in Ireland gave the firm confidence that it would enjoy similar success on the continent. Dealz guarantees that 97% of products sold in there stores are €1.49.

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Mayor of Dublin to Provide Key to Success for Dublin City Business

tomers, during this key seasonal quarter.

There is no judging panel. This means that businesses that enter retain 100% control of their progress.

In addition, everyone who enters instantly wins tickets to the UpStarts Strategy and Networking Event in January, to ensure optimum success in 2014!

Also, every person who votes is in with a chance to win a great prize! The competition has been organised in partnership with Dublin City Fm, UpStarts, An Lár TV and Lord Mayor of Dublin, Oisín Quinn, has Distinctions Consultancy, and is sponsored launched the “Key to the City” Competition by iDonate. where businesses can win the key to excellent business support packages, worth €35,000. According to Andy Byrne, from UpStarts: The support packages include creation and “Entering could not be easier. Businesses broadcast of a radio as well as online TV ad, simply upload their logo, and some informawhich will air on Dublin City FM and An Lár tion about them and why they believe they TV, reaching hundreds of thousands of peo- can unlock the “Key to the City”. ple. Also included, is business consultancy with Distinctions Consultancy.

“They can then invite people to vote for them all through the month of October. The winners The “Key to the City” operates a no-lose will be presented with their prize package model, where any business that enters im- the UpStarts key to the city - by Lord Mayor of mediately gains benefit. Utilising principles, Dublin, Oisín Quinn, in early November!” such as the “Hawthorne effect”, simply taking part can stimulate awareness, interest and For further info, and to enter, please check sales among customers and potential cus- out www.keytothecity.ie

Apple pips Coca-Cola to world top brand

Apple has surpassed Coca-Cola and Google to become the world's most valuable brand among 100 competitors.

That's according to the "Best Global Brands" report for 2013 released by Interbrand, a New York-based corporate identity and brand-consulting company.

Apple claimed the top position this year, Google secured the second-place spot, and Coca-Cola, the brand that had held the No. 1 position for 13 consecutive years, fell to third place.

"Every so often, a company changes our lives - not just with its products but with its ethos.

This is why, following Coca-Cola's 13-year run at the top of Best Global Brands, Apple now ranks No. 1," Jez Frampton, global chief executive at Interbrand, said in a statement.

"Tim Cook has assembled a solid leadership team and has kept Steve Jobs' vision intact - a vision that has allowed Apple to deliver on its promise of innovation time and time again."

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Writers’ Corner

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IN FROM THE COLD

By Charlie Branagan

NOISY NEIGHBOURS

By Charlie Branagan

GREEN SHOOTS

By Lee Cloak

It’s teeming again; plop plop From gutter to the footpath below.

Dog is out for the count, the Cat has the best seat in the house.

Glad I don’t have to venture out just yet.

Glancing toward the skylight, Freezing raindrops running on steamed glass, Start off modestly; gather momentum, Finally run out of steam.

The sky is grey, cold winter, Yearning summer days.

A quiet moment in my kitchen, Hands cupped for hot cocoa, Cold wet January morning.

As I lie awake in the small hours of the morning; the Magnificent dawn chorus begins to take shape.

One pipes up first blending into a crescendo of hundreds, It’s an awesome opening to another beautiful day.

Each day is better than the one before; a New recruit perhaps, they break new ground.

There is every reason to get excited as the ensemble erupts.

Blackbird, Robin, Wren, Goldfinch and Pheasant, They deserve the courtesy of my attention.

Built then left empty Trams go by stealthily At least the green hills Still surround And are plenty

charlie Branagan lives in Skerries but picked up a copy in inTallaght on a recent trip to The Square. he has been writing poetry for a number of years.

They left their mark No sign of new start Maybe time to ditch The old car and Go back to the cart

Green shoots on view But not for me Probably not for you These green shoots Must only be For the few

lee cloak is a regular on these pages by now. he is from Old Bawn and loves history, especially the history of Tallaght and poetry.

ARE YOU AN ASPIRING AUTHOR OR POET?

If you’re interested in seeing your work published in InTallaght, simply submit your poem or short story (no longer than 300 words please!) to editor@intallaght.ie and you could see your creative writing in print in one of our future editions!

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SOLACE

By Belinda McKeon

A provincial take on universal themes

As with most of the books I read, this one came to me via my mother. While I felt at times that it was a terribly depressing book, it was depressing in a way that was inevitable. The characters weren’t depressed purely because they were unsatisfied with their lives, but because of a very understandable tragedy.

The book starts on a farm, where the prodigal son has returned and is helping his father out on the land. It soon becomes clear that the son has only come ‘home’ because of the death of the mother of his own child. Starting out with such tragedy, this book was never going to be a barrell of laughs. Despite this, I actually really enjoyed it.

I know I always harp on about enjoying reconising places in the fiction that I read, this novel had a double whammy for me in that respect.

The main character, the son in the story, grew up on a farm in the midlands, as did I. Mark

grew up in Longford, while I grew up on a farm in Westmeath. But reading Solace makes me very glad that my parents’ expectations were not the same as Mark’s. His father is a farmer and it seems impossible to the father that his son would not follow in his footsteps.

But Mark is an academic, studying for his PhD in English Literature in Trinity College, up in ‘the big smoke’. Mark’s father seems unwilling to believe that his only son wouldn’t want to take over the farm, but wants to live up in Dublin and live a life apart from his parents and the land he grew up on.

About The Author Belinda McKeon was born in Ireland in 1979 and As I said at the start, from the off we know that grew up in Co. Longford. Her debut novel, Solace, Mark’s girlfriend Joanne has died, leaving be- was published in 2011. It was named a Kirkus hind Mark to raise their small daughter Aoife. Outstanding Debut of 2011 and also Bord Gáis Then the story travels back to the start of their Energy Irish Book of the Year 2011 at the Irish relationship, how they met, how they fell for Book Awards, as well as winning the Sunday Ineach other and how they came to have their dependent Best Newcomer award. It also won the daughter. It’s an unusual love story but no more 2011 Faber Prize. poignant all the same.

McKeon’s writing has been published in journals What really made this story for me, other than including The Paris Review, The Guardian and recognising locations, (a generic farmyard or The Dublin Review, and has been anthologized a courtyard in Trinity), was the way all the char- in Fishamble Firsts: New Playwrights and New acters rang so true.

Irish Short Stories. She has also written on the arts for The Irish Times for over ten years, and has Even the father, who it would seem easy to have interviewed writers including John McGahern, framed as the villain of the piece in some ways, Richard Ford, Amy Bloom, John Banville, Colm acts as you would imagine someone of his gen- Toibin, Eavan Boland, W.S. Merwin and Joan Didion. eration and upbringing would act in that situation. For instance, once he has lost his wife, he McKeon studied English and Philosophy at Trinity doesn’t bother to figure out how to change the College Dublin (BA) and University College, channel on the TV, but just watches whatever Dublin (MLitt), and has an MFA in Fiction from comes on. He is lost in his familiar world, with- Columbia University. As a playwright, she has had out the anchor he has relied upon to make his work staged at the Abbey and Project Theatres home for 30 odd years. in Dublin and at 59E59 and PS 122 in New York.

She is currently under commission to the Abbey I was lucky enough to have been excused much Theatre, Dublin. of the farming life in my upbringing; feeding pet lambs and painting the odd gate were all GWEN TAYLOUR that I helped with. But having grown up with a Graphic Designer/Bookworm father that was always up and out of the house to mend or check on this or that around the Gwen lives in Terenure and works at InTallaght farm, it came as little surprise that the author magazine.She has been an avid reader since childherself had grown up on a farm in Longford. hood and always has at least one book on the go.

It’s the little things that make a story convincing and Solace really is believable in most senses.

Email her at gwen@intallaght.ie It’s a really good book, despite being very sad.

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Beauty

MUST HAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS

By Emer McGillion

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation

Illamasqua foundation is suitable for every skin type, has buildable coverage, is perfect for HD conditions and comes in 26 different shades.

52 product. It's great for applying concealer, and even lipstick - except for maybe red lips where precision is important! Available from MAC Make-up counter for €21.

Jan Marini Glycolic Cleanser

Everyone wants flawless, healthy, radiant skin. If your skin isn't in good condition, it is difficult to conceal, no matter how good your make-up is.

Jan Marini Skin Research is The specific shade of founa cosmeceutical skin care dation I'm talking about line that has been around here is the palest 01, which for 30 years. It is designed is white. Very unusual to to help people with a varicome across a white founety of skin concerns. The dation but this is perfect for everyone who has glycolic cleanser is soap bought or is wearing foundation that is too dark free, non irritating and for them. rinses without the need for a toner.

Mix a drop of this in with your foundation and it will be the perfect match! So many people Because of the high amount of glycolic acid in spend a fortune on foundations that end up it, it removes dead skin cells leaving skin feeling being thrown aside because of the wrong so much smoother, brighter and more hyshade, but now you can resurrect them with drated. This is one of my "can't live without" this little trick. It also works wonders as a high- products. Results are visible within days and it lighter. Unfortunately it's no longer available to is suitable for all skin types. Available to buy buy in Ireland, but you can purchase it from from www.skinkandy.ie for €40 www.illamasqua.com for £27.

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This is a product everyone should have! It heals, moisturises and soothes almost any area. Cracked heels, dry elbows, chapped lips, burns, insect bites....you name it, 8 hour cream should always be on standby!

It is great to use on eyebrows to keep them under control and also a fantastic cuticle cream. It contains vitamin E which acts as an anti-oxidant, and salicylic acid to exfoliate and encourage smoother skin.

However, I wouldn't be using this as a daily face moisturiser. It is an emollient containing lanolin and mineral oil, so very thick and has an unusual but distinctive smell! Available from Boots for €32.

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Gardening

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Installing OCTOBER Decking ODDMENTS

DAVID FRAZER

By David Frazer

By David Frazer

landscape Gardener

AUTUMN

IS SETTLING IN Bulbs

Early October is a good time to plant spring flowering bulbs so they will establish roots before the first hard frost. When buying bulbs, look at the size of bulbs, the bigger-size bulbs will produce bigger flowers.

Look for firm bulbs with even colour and no signs of disease. Plant tulips and daffodils in groups of at least ten or more. Plant small bulbs in groups of twenty or more. Bulbs of one variety and colour planted en masse will give a great visual effect.

Plant snowdrops, chionodoxas, crocuses, scillas and other small bulbs as early as possible.

How deep should you plant bulbs? The basic rule of thumb is the hole should be at least 3 times as deep as the width of the bulb, however, rather than carefully measuring the diameter of each bulb, there are easier ways to figure out how deep to plant bulbs:

If the bulb is big (eg. tulip, daffodil, hyacinth), dig the hole about 6 - 8" (15 - 20 cm) deep; if the bulb is small (crocus, snowdrop, scilla, dwarf Iris, muscari, bluebell), dig the hole about 4 - 5" (10 - 12 cm) deep.

Trees

Dave is from Kilnmanagh in Tallaght.

He has over 30 years experience as a professional Garden Landscaper.

Dave currently manages his own sucessful Garden Landscaping business.

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summer, prune out up to a third of the oldest Place grease bands around tree trunks to prevent wood on your currant bushes to encourage winter moths from climbing trees and laying eggs. new growth.

Finish planting container-grown trees and shrubs, check ties on young trees, and loosen any that look Do not prune Azaleas, Rhododendrons and too tight. other spring flowering shrubs because they have already set their buds for next year's Discard apples and worm-eaten fruits that are lying blooms. If you feel these shrubs do need to under fruit trees. Dispose of these in your bin, not be pruned, however, you can prune them now, your compost bin, this will help get rid of insects and but you will sacrifice next spring flowers. diseases next year. All trees and shrubs should get Rake up leaves. It’s a job we all hate, but the lawn plenty of water before the ground freezes. or patio will look untidy, so it’s worth removing them and they can be added to your compost.

Container-grown trees can be planted out all year round, apart from when it's very hot and dry, or the Grass seed is best sown from late summer to ground is frozen. The conditions in autumn are usually mid-autumn; there is less competition from ideal for them to grow well and the soil is still warm weeds, and the soil is warm and damp from after summer and moist from some autumn rain. rain. Perfect for seeds to germinate. October is also a good time to lay turf.

If you are moving plants between borders, check that there are no roots of perennial weeds like couchgrass Divide herbaceous perennials. Plant some or ground-elder in the clump; remove any such roots, back in the ground; you can pot-up some and making sure no small bits remain. The bed will be ru- give away to your friends in the spring. ined if these weeds are not removed.

Plant out spring bedding and biennials, such Other autumn chores as wall-flowers, for spring displays. Pots and Autumn is the ideal time to plant bare-root goose- hanging baskets can be planted with spring berry bushes for a super crop next summer. Cur- bedding, and grouped with bulbs, grasses, cyrant bushes, if you didn't cut them back in the clamen and violas for a colourful display.

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Nutrition

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FATS

COLLETTE O’FAOLAIN

By Collette O’Faolain

Nutritional Therapist

Collette is a nutritional therapist and runs courses on nutrition advice for weight loss in the Tallaght area under the name Simplistic Nutrition. See her Facebook page for more information.

BAD FATS V GOOD FATS

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to the fats we consume in our diet today with people being lead to believe that following a low fat diet is the key to weight loss success.

People tend to go for low fat products like low fat crisps, ice cream and cakes feeling that this is the best way to reduce their weight. However obesity and its related illness are still a growing concern right across the country!

are all high in saturated fat. Some examples of high fats cuts of meat are beef, lamb and pork. Trans fats are found in pastries and cookies, pizzas, margarine and chocolate bars. But trans fats are also found in fried foods like chicken nuggets and breaded fish as well as snack foods like microwave popcorn, crackers and chips.

SimplisticEatingAnd NutritionalAdvice

The general guideline for choosing healthy fats is to replace all saturated in your diet with healthy fats instead. This can be done by cutting back on the amount or red meat you consume, choosing poultry and fish instead.

Try eating more beans and nuts too and choose low fat dairy products where possible. This may mean redesigning your shopping list but in time you will definitely see the benefits.

The fats in these kinds of foods are known to increase not only your cholesterol and clog your arteries but they are also responsible for weight gain.

It also has to be noted that when a “low fat” or a “fat Try eliminating the trans fats from your diet by free” product is chosen it is usually high in sugar limiting baked foods and always read the food label So is the problem the amount of fat we consume in content, refined carbohydrates and calories! before buying products. Try cut down on takeaways our diet or is it the types of fats that we consume too as these are usually very high in trans fats. that’s the real problem here?

The good fats are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Sources of monounsaturated Try including flax seeds in smoothies and oils like Bad fats are known to increase cholesterol and fats are your olive oils, sunflower oil, peanut oil, olives, flaxseed oil, canola oil and soybean oil when cooking certain risks of cancers and diseases, yet we still eat avocados, nuts and peanut butters. While sources as these are high in polyunsaturated fats and essenthem. On the other hand good fats like the omega of polyunsaturated fats are fatty fish like salmon, tial in omega-3.

3’s and 6’s are known to protect the heart, increase tuna, trout, herring and mackerel. cognitive function and support emotional wellbeing.

Remember it’s the mix of fats that’s important when However, we certainly don’t consume enough of Polyunsaturated fats can also be found in tofu, it comes to your health and the key is always to eat them in our diet! soymilk, safflower and walnuts. These types of fats more of the good fats than the bad ones. And have the opposite effect of the bad fats. They are contrary to common beliefs, consuming a low fat So what are the “bad fats”? Well trans fats and sat- said to increase the mood levels, fight depression, diet is not the key to weight loss. Some fat is essential urated fats are the ones to watch out for. Foods like help you stay on top of everyday things in fighting in the diet so just try and limit calorie intake overall butter, cheese, ice cream and high fats cuts of meat fatigue and even said to control your weight! if you are trying to lose weight.

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Sport

Tallaght To Be Represented At “The Olympics Of Combat Sports”

Shauna Bannon, a beltblack from Tallaght Martial Arts will represent Ireland in the Sports Accord World Combat Games in Saint Petersburg in Russia from October 18 to 28. The Games will feature fifteen Martial Arts and Combat Sports. The combat sports are Aikido, Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Sambo, Savate, Sumo, Taekwondo, Wrestling and Wushu. Only the best of the best will participate from each sport which is run under the patronage of the International Olympic Council.

Shauna is the Only Irish female Kickboxer to compete in the games following on from her success in winning the WAKO senior female European title at -60kg points fighting in Bucharest, Romania last year. This was part of the criteria to qualify for the combat games.

Shauna’s section will have eight fighters from five continents fighting to be crowned world combat games champion over the weeklong event. Shauna has been training in martial arts for the last 16 years and has won numerous national, European and world titles at both junior and senior level in points fighting and light contact. Shauna has been training twice daily, six times a week since last January in preparation for the event. We wish her the best of luck!

Terenure College RFC Launch Ladies Monday Floodlit Tag League

Terenure College RFC are delighted to announce the first ever Ladies Monday Night Lights Tag League. This league is open to everyone and the club are looking for existing teams to join and more importantly they want individuals and groups of friends to come down and they will arrange teams.

There will be an Autumn League starting 7/14 October and a Spring League starting in February. The cost for an individual is 80 euro which includes 20 euro on a bar card or 250 euro for a team. They will be also looking at having a number of friendly games before Ulster Bank AIL games and we will be organising social events during the season.

For more info contact Ian Morgan on 086 385 7561 or imorgan@labeltech.ie or Jon Anderson, Ladies Tag Coach on 087 283 2023 or jonand1@gmail.com

St Anne’s Seeking New Players

All teams are now back training at St Anne’s GAA Club after the summer break.

They have boys and girls teams from aged under 8 right up to adult. The club also have Macra on a Saturday morning for boys & girls aged 4 to 6 years old at 10.3011.30am and Camogie Giggling Girls at 11.30am.

If you have a son or daughter, niece or nephew, or friends of the family aged 4 to 7 years of age that you want to get involved in a sports in a fun environment bring them along on a Saturday morning.

New players are always welcome to join in at any age. For more details on training times please contact the Games Promotions Officer Adam on 087 638 6394.

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Rising Star Sutcliffe Jnr to fight in Drimnagh

Dublin fights fans will again be provided the opportunity to witness professional boxing as KO Entertainment announce their Suburban Battleground fight-night which will take place on November 2, at Our Lady’s Hall, Mourne Road, Drimnagh.The event will be headed by rising star Philip Sutcliffe Jnr who will fight for the Irish light welterweight title against two times World Military Champion Michael Kelly.

Former amateur star Sutcliffe has grabbed the attention of the Irish boxing public with a trio of stoppage wins in his first three professional fights and his clash against the vastly more experienced Michael Kelly promises to be an explosive encounter.

“It’s amazing to be fighting in the area where I grew up and went to school; plus to be fighting for the Irish title makes it that bit more special. Everyone is really excited about the show. I’m really looking forward to the atmosphere on the night and putting in a good performance”

So far five fights have been confirmed for the show with the clash of Tallaght favourite Robbie Long and former Prizefighter contestant Darren Cruise promising to be a barnstorming support bout to the main event. Also appearing on the card will be Luke Keeler, former Irish amateur champion Carl Brabazon and Ballyhaunis youngster Ryan Peake who will become Ireland's youngest professional at the age of eighteen.

See www.fighter.ie for further details.

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Dublin Senior Football Championship Back With A Bang

There were mixed fortunes for the local clubs when the Dublin Senior Football Championship resumed after the summer break last week. St Judes were first up and they clinically dispatched a strong UCD team in the Iveagh Grounds on a score line of 3-12 to 1-05. It was a great team effort by the Judes team with no fewer than nine players getting on the score sheet!

It was the turn of Thomas Davis on Friday night who were up against the fancied St Brigits in Newcastle, it was a closer game than the scoreline suggests and the goals Brigits scored and some of the chances the Kiltipper Road men missed were the deciding factor. The final score was St Brigids 5-16 Thomas Davis 0-17

St Judes Clubman has been receiving plaudits since the season finished and this has been backed up by an All Star nomination for the Half Forward.

Danny was named in the Sunday Game Team of the year and Martin Breheny also named him in his team of the year in the Irish Independent so all the signs indicate a first ever All Star for Danny and St Judes.

Danny has been joined on the nomination list by 8 of his Dublin teammates, Goalkeeper Gary Maguire, Backs Peter Kelly, Liam Ruche and Micheal Carton, midfielder Joey Boland and fellow forwards Conal Keeney, Paul Ryan and St Marks Clubman David "Dotsy" O'Callaghan.

The tie of the round took place on Saturday afternoon when Ballyboden St Enda’s met Kilmacud Crokes in a sunbathed O’Toole Park, early comers where entertained by St Judes beating St Vincents in the Intermediate Championship.

In the first 20 minutes it was Crokes who dominated and led by 0-07 to 0-01 with 4 points coming from the boot of Mark Vaughan. Boden clawed their way back into the game before the break and trailed by three as the second half started!

The pivotal moment of the game came when Crokes had what seemed a perfectly valid goal disallowed and then moments late were reduced to 14 men when Mark Coughlan saw red, ‘Boden pressed home the numerical advantage and ran out 2-9 to 0-12 winners.

Judes were rewarded with a ¼ date with Parnells while ‘Boden were drawn against St Brigids!

Do you have some sports news for us?

If your local sports club has an event we should be letting our readers know about or if you know of a particularly good sports news story from the area, just email it to us on sports@intallght.ie and you might see it in the next edition!

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Martina Genockey INTERVIEW

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By Padraig Conlon

Martina Genockey fulfils a number of vital roles with Rovers; as well as editing the match day programme and being the clubs media officer she has also been a member of the board since being elected in 2008.

InRovers caught up with her for a chat.

Which of the roles do you enjoy the most?

Being elected onto the board by the members is a very humbling thing and something I’m quite proud of.

I was only 24 when it happened, to be on the board of a great club like Shamrock Rovers is amazing. There have always been strong female figures associated with the club down the years; it’s nice to follow in their footsteps. I’m the first female board member. We have a lot of female fans and it’s nice to represent them as well.

brother Francis. My mam’s family would have been Rovers fans as well so I had no hope! When my mam was expecting me in 1984 she went to the cup final! Unfortunately we lost. I went to my first Rovers game when I was three weeks old. When you have family connections to a football club it becomes a part of your life. My cousin had a baby recently and his first game was the EA Sports Cup Final so there’s the next generation!

Your family must be very proud of your position How did your association within the club? with the club initially Ah yeah they are, especially my come about? dad, he’s a volunteer at the club on

I’ve been a Rovers fan all my life; I have the connection from both sides of the family. My dad was a supporter from when he was young; he used to go with his

I think it’s the fans, I think they are the most special thing about the club. I think that’s something the players appreciate when they come to Rovers as well, they’re aware of the fans. Having interviewed all the players from the last ten years they always mention the fans when they’re talking about their decision to come to Rovers.

During Rovers dark days you must have really feared for the club?

I did but I think those days cemented my relationship with this football club. I was always a fan and I didn’t miss a game. When the 400 club was set up I was 19, I was in match days as well as being a college, it could have been a time member, like all of my family. when I fell away from supporting the club. But I didn’t, I felt like the What is it that makes club needed me. I was a student, Rovers such a special club? hadn’t a penny to my name, but

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there was no way I wasn’t going to join. I wasn’t going to let me not being able to get €40 a month be the cause of the club not surviving.

I love football, I think being a fan of a club that you own, that you’re involved in, is just such a special feeling.

Do you think the FAI are the right organisation to run our national league or do you think it should go back to being run by the clubs?

I honestly think we are better off with the FAI running the league. I would love to see more cooperation between the clubs, there is between a few but overall I don’t think there’s an appetite for it.

I think it’s just down to competition and the battle for resources. I think clubs are doing well just keeping going at the moment. I think it’s difficult when you’re working in a really hard environment for everybody to cooperate. What’s best for every club isn’t necessarily what’s best for the league. If you had many conflicting interests I think that’d be very difficult to operate the league.

What has been your greatest memory so far with Rovers?

It has to be the Europa League. I had seen Rovers win the league in 1994 and 2010 which was amazing, it was massive, but even that didn’t compare with the sheer magnitude of qualifying for the group stages of the Europa League. That was one of the greatest experiences of my life, being involved in those games. The battle to stage those games in Tallaght, there was a lot of focus at the time on the seats and that but there were loads of other issues behind the scenes.

For example the press box in Tallaght holds 30 seats but the requirements from UEFA were you had to be able to accommodate 100 journalists, so we had to sort that and get temporary electricity in there. We had to organise press kits, DVDs, it was a lot of work but it was a great experience.

When I was growing up it was Alan O’Neill the ex goalkeeper, he’s one of my absolute favorites. In more recent times, in the Tallaght era it has to be Gary Twigg. Anybody that scores 80 goals for Rovers is going to be loved by the fans!

Rovers fans, I’d love for people just to go to a game and give it a chance.

Favorite away ground?

This year it’s been fantastic going to Thomond Park, they treated us so well. The way they treated our fans was amazing. I’d love to see a Yourmost memorable match? club from Galway back in the Your thoughts on this There’ve been so many brilliant Premier as well; they always have season so far? nights in Tallaght. I was surprised such passionate fans.

I think it’s been difficult at times this how quickly it all gathered season, everybody would say that, momentum, after taking so long to There’s been talk lately but I do think that Trevor is building actually happen. So I suppose the of a Celtic League made

up of clubs from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Would this be something you would welcome?

I think that would be fantastic, even if it was something outside of your own league, like another European type competition, that’d be great. There is definitely a movement towards that type of thing, UEFA are also looking a bit more favourably on it.

Finally Martina I heard that you haven’t got enough jobs and you are going to be going for another one next year? a good team and a good way of doing things. He is massively involved in every aspect of the club, from the schoolboys to the under 19s team. I’ve a great working relationship with Trevor, I think he’s brilliant. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody who works as hard in football as Trevor and that’s the reason it’s going well now in http://issuu.com/intallaght/docs/intallaght_edition_41recent league games.

Who is your favorite ever Rovers player?

first match in Tallaght would be my most memorable. I was doing the tickets and because there was only one stand the demand was huge.

Everyone was coming in with a story about why they should get a ticket! The emotion that night was just unbelievable, the feeling like we’re back now!

If there’s anything you could change about the L.O.I what would it be?

To make more football fans here see the league the way we do. League of Ireland fans are brilliant, not just

I was approached to see if I would be interested in running in the council elections in Tallaght South next year.

It was something I’d been thinking about for a little while. The selection convention was at the start of the week. I’m not a big political person but I am a community person. I’m from Jobstown, I live in Jobstown, I have experienced what people from the area have experienced. It’s genuinely for me that I’d love the chance to represent the community. I’ve always had a big interest in equality; the type of things people are living with at the moment is awful. It’s all just early days yet. I’ve been officially selected so I’m going to be running for the Labour Party in the election next May.

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Under 19

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By Padraig Conlon

under 19 Elite Division 2013/14

The Rovers under 19 season is well under way with the young hoops making a solid start to their season.

We caught up with Assistant manager Shane Connolly to get the story so far.

What are your feelings on the start of the season?

a few weeks ago by going down to there's always that expectation Salthill Devon and winning 3-0. It's there for every Shamrock Rovers never an easy place to go and win team at every level.

We're very happy with the season so we're delighted with that. so far, we've a lot of very young Do you believe many players who are making the jump of the current squad up to a higher level this season and Next up for The Hoops can make the step up they've all dealt with it really well. is a home game with to the first team and A lot of them have made their first leaders Shelbourne, stay there? team debuts as well recently in the who go into the game Absolutely, as I was saying quite a Leinster Senior Cup and the friendly on the back of seven straight wins? lot of them have already played for with Aston Villa.

We're really looking forward to the the first team so we'd be very We brought in a lot of new players Shels game, they've made a great confident that they will be and we're delighted with all of start, they've a very experienced challenging for places in the future. them. We've 22 players and they've team but we'll give them a good We have a very good squad. I have all played so far which is great for game. It's a big match but we won't to say Trevor has been excellent their experience. We've started with read too much into the result so with the them, he goes to all the four clean sheets in our first seven early in the season. It's going to be games, gets involved with training, games which is excellent. We a very tight league come the end of he's brilliant. They train side by side bounced back well from our first the season. At Rovers you're always with the first team in the AUL which home defeat of the season to Cobh expected to challenge for trophies, is great for them because they can

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What are your overall thoughts on this year’s Under 19 Elite Division?

The league is going to be very competitive this year. There are seven home based players in the league that are international players which shows that the standard is improving all the time.

A lot of players in the league are also going into first teams. The majority of teams get it down and play, there’s only a few who try and bully you but we'll always play it out from the back, try to play the game the right way. The way we play is modelled on the first team's style.

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Local Events

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Red line Book Festival

A host of authors visit South Dublin during the festival. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama and theatre, something for everyone!

Visit www.redlinebookfestival.com for more details

TEDxTallaght: the Atelier of ideas

Thursday October 17 Admission: €12 & €10 concession Visit www.tedxtallaght.com for more details

civic Theatre

Readers Day (A Red line Book Festival Event)

Saturday October 19, chapter One @ 10.30am - Dermot Bolger, Deirdre Purcell, Colm Tóibín, chapter Two @ 2.30pm - Fintan O'Toole & Mary Kenny in conversation with Dermot Bolger Visit www.redlinebookfestival.com/readers-day for more details

Tallaght Stadium Rovers v Sligo Rovers

Friday October 25 @ 7.45pm Visit www.shamrockrovers.ie for more details

RuA RED

Over 55s Film - Enron, The Smartest Guys in The Room Tuesday October 29 @ 11.00am Admission €4 (Includes tea/coffee and biscuits after the screening) Visit www.ruared.ie for more details

civic Theatre The cavalcaders

Tuesday October 29 - Saturday November 2 @ 8.00pm Admission €20 & €16 concession, €10 (opening night, Tues October 29) Visit www.civictheatre for more details

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