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Banned for 25 years A MAN who threatened to put his former solicitor in a wheelchair has been spared jail but ordered not to communicate with him for 25 years. Colm Daly, 46, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to harassing his former solicitor in a series of emails sent between March 1 and 26, 2010. The court heard that Daly had been suffering from a major psychiatric illness at the time. Garda Orla Cooper told Tony McGillicuddy BL, prosecuting, that Daly had been awarded a six-figure compensation for other matters in 2008, but that the money is now gone. Daly had been represented in those legal proceedings by his then solicitor, Pearse Mehigan. While the case was resolved satisfactorily in 2008, Daly became aggrieved about the outcome two years later. He sent several emails from abroad to Mr Mehigan in March 2010, complaining about how he had been represented and demanding monies that he claimed were still owed to him.

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References were made in the emails to Mr Mehigan being put in a wheelchair. Another email made an oblique reference to his wife and children. Mr Mehigan became alarmed and notified gardaí that Daly was going to come back to Ireland and visit his offices on March 7, 2010. On that day, Daly was seen walking up and down the road on Upper George’s Street, Dún Laoghaire, where Mr Mehigan had his office. Gardaí arrested Daly, who acknowledged that he had sent the emails. He said he didn’t think they had been threatening, but later accepted they could be perceived so. Paul Greene SC, defending, said his client has a major psychiatric illness which had been ‘in full flow’ then. Judge Patricia Ryan took account of Daly’s tragic childhood and the nature of his illness. She ordered that he must not communicate with Mr Mehigan, or any member of his family or staff, for 25 years.

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Yesterday, in Washington DC, Barack Hussein Obama swore faithfully to execute the office of president, a defining moment in history. Despite the cold, millions converged on Washington with euphoria to watch him take the oath of office.

Today’s birthdays

Jack Nicklaus, golf legend, 74; Plácido Domingo, Spanish tenor, 73; Cat Power, US singer-songwriter, 42; Brian O’Driscoll (pictured), Ireland and Leinster rugby hero, 35.

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It’s Beckham in Peckham

Full English or fool English? Beckham in the cafe with Del Boy and Rodney Pictures: PA

Beware, Becks, they’ll sell you a dummy by DANIEL BINNS AFTER stints in Los Angeles, Milan and Paris, David Beckham is embracing life back in London by hanging out in a greasy spoon with some familiar faces. But this is no normal café and his friends aren’t just any old market traders – he’s with Del Boy and Rodney from Only Fools And Horses, in Peckham, south-east London. It’s all in aid of the brief comeback for the hit TV comedy – starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. It is returning to TV screens after a ten-year absence for the BBC’s Sports Relief charity. The sketch will air on on March 21.

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Tributes for President Higgins takes on new adviser crash mother

MOURNERS attended St Peter and Paul’s Church in Balbriggan yesterday to pay their final respects to the young mother who died after being knocked down by a car on Friday. Olivia Dunne, a 31-year-old teacher, was out for a walk with her four-month-old daughter when the tragedy happened. Baby Éabha remains in an induced coma in Temple Street Children’s Hospital. The funeral took place in the same church where Ms Dunne was married to her husband, Ciaran, two years ago. Offering his condolences to Mr Dunne, Fr Declan Kelly said they were ‘a couple in the morning of their dreams with both hands reaching out to life and without warning all their hopes and dreams were shattered’. The baby’s christening shawl, along with a photograph of the family were placed on Ms Dunne’s burial casket.

PRESiDEnt Michael D Higgins has appointed an expert in human rights and penal reform as his new adviser. liam Herrick, executive director of the irish Penal Reform trust, will take up the role in the middle of next month and be in place for three years, Áras an uachtaráin has confirmed. He accepted the position follow-

ing the departure last year of Mr Higgins’s former aide Mary van lieshout, who left the job after just 18 months. American-born Ms van lieshout has since taken up a role with aid agency Goal. Mr Herrick’s position will be principal officer, with a salary scale from €75,647 a year. the 38-year-old previously

worked at the council of Europe in Strasbourg, the irish council for civil liberties and the irish Human Rights commission before taking up the role at the irish Penal Reform trust. Mr Herrick has also been a member of the irish Human Rights and Equality commission and the Government’s strategic review group on penal policy.

Clampers made €4.3m from 56,285 cars in 2013 by AngHARAD WiLLiAMs

‘Monster’ gets ten years in jail

A MAN has been jailed for ten years for the regular abuse of his stepdaughter over four years since she was 12 years old. The now 23-year-old victim, who last week described William Coster as ‘a horrible monster’ who took her childhood, has said she is happy for him to be named. Coster, 44, of Boghall Cottages, Boghall Road, Bray, admitted to a number of sample counts of sexually assaulting her but had denied charges of sex assault offences, including 13 charges of rape and 22 charges of anal rape. Last December the jury acquitted him on the rape charges but convicted him on each sexual assault count. The court heard the abuse was also accompanied by ‘an air of menace and control’ and ended when the girl turned 16 and was ‘big enough to fight him off’. Picture: Jason clarke

Family asks for watches’ return A FAMILY have made an appeal to recover two watches stolen in a robbery which were left by a dying father to his young sons. Before Stephen Carroll passed away last November from kidney cancer, he had Omega watches engraved for his sons Senan, 10, and Keelan, 8, to be given to them when they reached 21 years. The watches were in a safe in his parents’ house in Blackrock, Co Louth, but the safe was stolen on Friday night. The engravings read: ‘To Keelan love Daddy X’ and ‘To Senan love Daddy X’. Stephen’s sister-in-law Kerrie Carroll posted a message on Facebook and on Twitter in the hope the watches will be returned. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station.

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Having fun with fungi Staff from Monaghan Mushrooms, Luke Duffy, CEO Paul Wilson and Magda Oleksy, show off their fare with jobs minister Richard Bruton as Europe’s largest producer of mushrooms announced 20 new jobs

iF YOu were a victim of the clampers in 2013, you weren’t alone. Dublin city council has released figures showing they clamped 56,285 vehicles in 2013 which resulted in €4.32million made from people paying for clamps to be removed. the council confirmed to Metro Herald that this represents a rise in the number of clamping incidents in the city, with 2,760 more vehicles clamped last year. However, this figure is still down on the numbers clamped in 2011, which was 58,575. Dublin’s clamping hotspots are concentrated in the city centre, with 694 vehicles clamped on Merrion Square West, 666 clamped on Mespil Road and 639 on Pearse Street – the top three clamping areas. Other areas to look out for the clampers include Ormond Quay, Ranelagh, Rathmines Road and burlington Road which all made the top ten of parking enforcement. Dublin city council’s revenue from paid on-street parking remained the same as previous years at €24million for the year. Keith Gavin, chairman of the irish Parking Association, said that although the clamping service is run at a loss by Dublin city council it is a worthwhile service. ‘i think the enforcement system has been effective and efficient and is done as cost effectively as possible,’ he said. ‘it is a cost that must be borne by the council to ensure spaces free for legitimate users.’ ‘For shops and businesses in the city centre parking enforcement allows people to come in, get a space and park within reasonable distance. if you look back to the situation before the clamping brought in that wasn’t possible.’

‘House market on the up’ ‘Canvas’ had €117k stash Public sentiment in relation to the housing market is steadily improving according to a new survey. Almost half of the 800 people questioned for the Aib/ESRi Housing Market index between July and December 2013, believe house prices will be higher in 12 months. Some of the worries people had were about their future income, increasing interest rates and possible

changes in family circumstances. Over half said the main reason for not buying property was their satisfaction with their present dwelling, while 22 per cent could not afford it. ESRi economist, David Duffy said consumer perceptions are an important factor in their housing market decision-making, adding the new index tracks how consumers view the performance of the housing market.

A tAttOOED art student who uses himself as a ‘living canvas’ was found with €117,000 worth of heroin in his home, a court has heard. Father-of-three Gary Whelan, 23, of Gurteen Park, ballyfermot, told gardaí he was forced to store the drugs because of a debt resulting from his cannabis addiction. Dublin circuit criminal court heard gardaí found heroin in

Whelan’s bedroom during a search of his home on February 27, 2012. Whelan told them he owed €800 for his cannabis use and claimed he was ‘set up’ as he had no idea the other package contained heroin. there was an ‘amateur grow house’ in the attic with heat lights, plant food and a foil tent, the court also heard. Whelan received a six-year sentence with three and a half years suspended.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 METRO HERALD

‘Battered housewife’ used fake passport for €1m loan

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Hardy Bucks star in court for pub brawl HARDY Bucks actor Martin Maloney has pleaded not guilty to attacking two bouncers following a row at a Dublin pub. The 30-year-old, from Bollingbrook Drive, Swinford, Co Mayo made his third appearance at Dublin District Court yesterday to face three assault charges and succeeded in getting one struck out. He is to contest the remaining, more serious assault allegations and was remanded on bail. He faces two counts of assault causing harm to Brian Smith and Mark O’Shaughnessy, at The Big Tree pub, on October 9, 2012.

‘Heaney Professor’ appointed at Trinity

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A WICKLOW solicitor was suffering from ‘battered housewife syndrome’ when she fraudulently borrowed nearly €1million in loans, a court has heard. Mother of two Mary Miley, 56, and mortgage broker Noel Ryan, 67, took out loans using false documents to develop property but all that money is now gone. Miley of Duncairn Avenue, Bray pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sample charges under the Theft and Fraud Act between January 2006 and February 2008. Ryan of Ballinapierce, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting Miley. Miley used a false passport and driving licence to apply for three loans totalling €750,000 from Secured Property Loans Mortgages (SPL) in October 2007 and February 2008. She also obtained a short term mortgage from Start Mortgages of €179,100 in January 2006. Feargal Kavanagh SC, defending Miley said medical reports stated that she suffered domestic violence, aggression and mental torture all her married life. Judge Leonie Reynolds adjourned sentencing until next Monday to consider the evidence.

THAT’S A DOLL ORDER: David Thomas, Campaign Officer for Christian Aid Ireland, poses at Leinster House to join Transparency Ireland and Debt And Development Coalition Ireland to call on the Government to reveal the real owners of phantom companies and to tackle tax evasion and money laundering

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PROfeSSOR Chris Morash has been appointed as the first Seamus Heaney Professor in Irish Writing at Trinity College. The announcement of the appointment of the former NUI Maynooth english professor was made at a special event last night. The position commemorates Seamus Heaney’s long-standing relationship with Trinity College. The married father of three who was born in Nova Scotia set up the Centre for Media Studies at NUI Maynooth and has written several books on Irish literature.

METRO HERALD Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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JOHn GOODMAn, 61, starred in Oscar winners The Artist and Argo. His new film, Inside Llewyn Davis, is about the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene

You recently had your hands and feet immortalised at Hollywood’s famed Chinese Theatre. Isn’t that a huge honour?

Yeah. But they’ll let anybody in!

You MC-ed a huge Inside Llewyn Davis concert in New York, in which the film’s stars, Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, sang. Was that fun? It was

wonderful. There was so much talent it was overwhelming. God, it was nice. I met Patti Smith, and Joan Baez planted a kiss on me. It was very sweet and at the time I needed it.

When did you first realise you were funny? I’d always liked to

laugh more than anything when I was a little kid. So I would copy what I heard on TV, jokes and stuff. I would do imitations of people. I got very proficient at that later at school and a couple of times it saved me from getting beat up. I could crack the tough guys up and then they’d leave me alone. Then I grew up. But I always liked the feeling of making somebody else laugh. It’s instant gratification.

Talk about a dream cast of men, plus the great Cate Blanchett. George Clooney is the best.

Why did you need a kiss? I was He’s the kind of guy men want to walking round backstage frightened hang out with, women want to be to death, just trying to keep out of with, and he wears it well. He is everyone’s way. I was terrified. very grateful for everything and he I had to get up and speak in front of gives a lot back. It was just a great people and attempt to do comedy. I trip from the top down. It was was way outside my comfort zone, drama-free, everybody had fun, we worked our asses off but I which is sitting in front of don’t think I have ever a TV. I told them I’d had as much fun on a help out and I movie as I did on wanted to be Monuments Men. They could call and involved in some Everybody was way. tell me I’m going to laughing. That What do you one has spoiled play the rear-end of me. think about

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Carey Mulligan? I’ve only

a cow and I’d come in, udders at the ready

met her a couple of times. She’s a very nice lady and it’s nice that she can sing too. She also knows 50 different ways of saying the word asshole! Everybody in this movie is swell. Not a bad apple in the bunch.

Is it fair to say that you and the Coen brothers have a mutual infatuation society?

They could call and tell me I’m going to play the rear-end of a cow and I’d come in, udders at the ready. I wish I worked with them all the time.

Besides the imminent World War II comedy-drama The Monuments Men, you star in Amazon’s first original comedy series, Alpha House.

I don’t know how we’re going to view it, I don’t know how they’re going to present it, I don’t care. My cheque’s clear. I’m fine. It’s about five US senators who rent a place together. They apparently do that in Washington DC to save money when they’re in town. It struck me halfway through that I’m doing a comedy again. It’s been a long time since I’ve done comedy!

Are you excited about your Dancing On The Edge co-star Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Oscar and Bafta nominations for 12 Years A Slave? Chewy! I love

him. He’s amazing. He is an extraordinary actor and a nice fellow.

You live in New Orleans with your wife. Why there? I went

down there with some fraternity chaps and tore it up for 24 hours. I’d never seen anything like that, so every time I’d get money I’d go down there.

When do you have time to enjoy it? I’d love more time. It’s just lately I couldn’t pass up Monuments Men and that was four or five months, then I only had a month off before Alpha House. At times I get very resentful because I’m dying to go home and stay there. I don’t want to whinge about it, but I am tired.

Is there anything else you’re dying to do? Watch some TV. I’m

going to have to watch Breaking Bad. I’m mad about Bryan Cranston. But mainly sleep!

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Inside Llewyn Davis is out on Friday.

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Dublin footballer Bernard Brogan, Sports minister Leo Varadkar, triathlete Con Doherty, model Daniella Moyles and Galway hurler Joe Canning with athlete Mark Pollock launch Wings For Life World Run 2014. Some 5,000 runners are being sought to run the Ring of Kerry as part of 150,000-person race taking place simultaneously in 40 countries. Proceeds to spinal cord research foundation Wings For Life

Get heart smart with a beach trip by AiDAn RADnEDGE GET out the beach towel this summer... sunbathing may help reduce the risk of a heart attack or a stroke, a study has shown. Exposure to sunlight lowers blood pressure which in turns cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease, say scientists. While limiting sunlight exposure is important to prevent skin cancer, the authors of the study suggest too little of it may create conditions which cause the disease. Their research reveals that sunlight alters levels of nitric oxide in the skin and blood, reducing blood pressure. ‘When exposed to sunlight, small amounts of nitric oxide are transferred from the skin to the circulation. As blood pressure drops, so

Good for you: Sunshine does the risk of heart attack and stroke,’ said Martin Feelisch, professor of experimental medicine and integrative biology at Southampton university. Cardiovascular disease, often associated with high blood pressure, accounts for 30 per cent of deaths globally each year. Higher levels are observed in winter and in coun-

tries further from the equator, where ultraviolet radiation from the sun is lower. During the study, which was carried out at the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh, the skin of 24 healthy individuals was exposed to ultraviolet light from tanning lamps for two sessions of 20 minutes each. The results, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, suggest that UVA exposure dilates blood vessels, significantly lowers blood pressure and alters nitric oxide levels in the circulation, without changing vitamin D levels. Prof Feelisch suggested a fresh look at current advice: ‘It may be an opportune time to reassess the risks and benefits of sunlight for human health and to take a fresh look at current public health advice.’

is Facebook losing Cocaine smuggler its ‘cool’ status? in ‘risky enterprise’ DESPITE reports teenagers are leaving Facebook in their droves, numbers of 16- to 19-year-olds using Facebook on their mobiles is rising. The site also attracts more visitors in this age range than its rivals – half globally log in to Facebook at least once a month, only 29 per cent go to YouTube, while 26 per cent go for Twitter, research by GlobalWebIndex suggests. Even if teenagers don’t drop Facebook, researcher Daniel Miller believes its days of being cool are over, as the site’s age range has expanded.

A STUDENT from Portugal caught smuggling liquid cocaine worth €10,000 into Dublin Airport last April has been sentenced to five years in prison with three suspended. Tiago Liveramento, 22, from Lisbon, ingested two capsules of cocaine, while the remainder was in condoms inside shampoo bottles. Judge Patricia Ryan said it had been a ‘risky enterprise’ for his health, as Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard the capsules could have burst inside him.

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aTHErINE Jenkins may be celebrating ten years in the music industry but it hasn’t helped her develop a thick skin when it comes to ignoring nasty rumours about herself. The Welsh beauty said she is unable to brush off negative comments. ‘I’m not sure I’ll ever get a thick skin, it’s just not my character, I’m a very sensitive person,’ she said. The 33-year-old was reportedly dropped from her last record label, Warner Music, early last year after too many ‘diva demands’. But Jenkins told me: ‘When you read things that are hurtful they’re go-

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ing to hurt, it’s just one of those things where you do literally just have to ignore it because you know it’s completely untrue. ‘at that time I was in Japan and my mum said: “Come back to us and I’ll give you a cwtsh (cuddle)”. I think as long as your family know the truth then that helps you just forget it.’ The Classical Brits winner has renewed her relationship with her first label, Decca records, which releases her new album later this year. Instead of spending all day in

the studio, Jenkins values her family life. ‘When you first start out it’s a little difficult to know because you get so many wonderful opportunities you take them all and you’ll run yourself ragged,’ she said at a launch event in the ritz Hotel in London. ‘I’ve learnt the last couple of years to allocate proper time to my family so when I’ve got time off I’m with them, but then when I go into the studio I’m focused.’ Despite her US success, Jenkins will never leave Britain. ‘I’m happy in the UK, I’m a Welsh girl at heart and I will always be,’ she said.

Kellan goes extra Miley for a friend Kellan Lutz is steering clear of a fling with Miley Cyrus because he doesn’t want to upset her ex, Liam Hemsworth. The 28-year-old Twilight hunk has moved to rubbish rumours he is dating the twerking singer, with a pal insisting: ‘Kellan is friends with Liam and doesn’t want to insult him by getting

serious with Miley. Miley came on way too strong for Kellan. All he wanted was to have a good time, and when they first hooked up she told him that was all she was after, too.’ The source also told US OK! magazine that Lutz ‘feels bad’ after cooling things with 21-year-old Cyrus but felt he had no choice.

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Bey’s new Bo: Beyoncé gives White House dog, Bo, a pet PICTURE: xPosURE

Victoria: My Spice Girl days are over Victoria Beckham has closed the door on another reunion with the Spice Girls by saying it’s time for her ‘to leave the party’. The 39-year-old insisted that, despite the rumours, there will be no last hurrahs for her with Emma Bunton, Mel B, Mel C and Geri Halliwell. ‘I won’t ever do it again,’ the fashion designer said. ‘Doing the Olympics was an incredible honour. I was so proud to do it and proud to be British. That was a perfect time to

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say, “That’s great. Thank you to everybody, but no more.” Sometimes you’ve got to know when it’s time to leave the party.’ The mother of four also revealed how emotional she found it to watch husband David, 38, play his last football match before his retirement last May. She told Vanity Fair: ‘We were so proud. He couldn’t have given more to the sport than he did.’ Now they’re enjoying more time together.

It’s never a dull day for Beyoncé, who shared some behind-the-scenes snaps from Michelle Obama’s 50th birthday party. The 32-year-old performed six of her biggest hits – including Single Ladies and Irreplaceable – for 500 guests at the star-studded bash in the White House. And while phones were banned inside the venue, the Drunk In Love singer gave fans a cheeky glimpse backstage before the party began. One picture showed Bey bonding with the Obama family dog, Bo, while another showed her and daughter Blue Ivy, two, admiring the presidential Christmas tree.

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A HEFTY stash of drugs paraphernalia was said to have been uncovered during a police search of Justin Bieber’s home. They included two cookie jars ‘filled with weed’, empty codeine bottles and ‘three bongs’, the TMZ website reported. Bieber’s Los Angeles housemate Lil Za, also 19, was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs. Police have taken no action over the drugs because they did not have the relevant warrant, the website added.

Kanye: Shame drove me to sex and booze K

anye WeST claims he needed ‘lots of alcohol and sex’ to help him get over his embarrassment at destroying Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV awards. The 36-year-old admitted he also turned to a higher power after his stage-storming stunt made headlines around the world. ‘I needed God, sex, and alcohol... a lot of sex,’ he confessed. Having made a name for himself as a rapper, producer and fashion designer, West has now decided to add ‘fine artist’ to his list of talents. ‘I’m a trained fine artist. I went to art school from the time I was five years old. I was, like, a prodigy out of Chicago,’ he claimed. ‘I’d been in national competitions from the age of 14. I got three scholarships to art schools... and I went to the american academy of art. So the joke that I’ve actually played on everyone is that the entire time, I’ve actually just been a fine artist.’

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He added: ‘I just make sonic paintings, and these sonic paintings have led me to become whatever people think of when you say Kanye West.’ Meanwhile, the Bound 2 rapper compared his level of fame to being fired into the stratosphere. ‘Well, I’ve got my astronaut family. you know, becoming famous is like being catapulted into space – sometimes without a space suit,’ he said. ‘We’ve seen so many people combust, suffocate, get lost in all these different things. ‘as a celebrity, I have an opportunity to make a living at being the spokesperson for the third or fourth rendition of a thought – promoting something that has already been proven,’ West told 12 years a Slave director Steve McQueen in the February issue of Interview magazine. ‘I like to be the inventor – I’m the person who works on the concept, who brings new ideas into the universe.’

Dark Gaga is Dona’s young doppelgänger Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace looked like mother and daughter when they attended a fashion show. The singer, 27, had the audience seeing double when she made an appearance as guest of honour at the Atelier Versace show during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday. She appeared to be taking inspiration from the fashion designer, 58, as she also adopted a dark outfit to go with her flowing blonde locks. As she watched the models strut down the runway to a selection of her hits, the Applause singer praised her

friend on Twitter. She tweeted: ‘ARTPOP pumping as Karlie marched down the runway, Grace Jones by way of Just Dance & Donatella herself. ‘Official Versace was a dream come true 2nite. But more amazing was the point of view. A woman so fearless whose come so far. ‘Donatella is an icon + inspiration. That couture was 100% Her.’ The pair’s friendship has blossomed since Gaga paid Donatella the ultimate compliment by writing a song about her on her Artpop album. Versace returned the favour by selecting Gaga as the face of its spring 2014 campaign.

No wedding for Ellie Ellie Goulding sparked confusion among her fans after announcing she had got ‘married’. The 27year-old Burn singer posed with her ‘husband’ on Instagram, posting a

second picture of herself descending a flight of stairs with the caption ‘Just married LOLZ’. But as her followers threw a fit, the joker tweeted: ‘Obviously, I am not in fact married.’

Let’s roll: Alec Baldwin, 55, takes a stroll with wife Hilaria Thomas, 29, and their daughter Carmen in New York Picture: X17online.com

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Mikaeel’s mother is charged with murder

THE mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular appeared in court yesterday charged with his murder. Rosdeep Kular, 33, was also accused of attempting to defeat the ends of justice in the brief hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff court. Mikaeel’s body was discovered in Fife after he was reported missing from home. Kular, who was charged under her mar-

Murder: Rosdeep Kular

by AiDAn RADnEDGE ried name of Adekoya, appeared in a private hearing before Sheriff Frank Crowe that lasted a few minutes. She made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody. Mikaeel disappeared from his home in the north of Edinburgh on Thursday morn-

World

Chasing the comet Mar 2004: Rosetta spacecraft launched Jan 2014: Rosetta wakes up

Rosetta Jupiter’s orbit

Comet 67P/ Churyumov-Gerasimenko Comet 67P is a regular visitor to our inner solar system

Aug 2014: Approaches Comet 67P

Comet

Philae Lander

Nov 2014: Philae Lander is sent to explore the comet’s surface

Aug 2015: Comet’s orbit is at closest approach to the Sun

It orbits the Sun onc once every 6.5 years between Jupiter and Earth First observed in 1969

Comet 67P’s orbit

Mars’s orbit

As it orbits into the inner solar system, the Sun’s heat causes surface ice on the comet to evaporate, increasing its brightness but also hiding its shape Rosetta’s task is to deploy a lander on the comet while in a cold region of its orbit and examine its surface

67P has been observed with telescopes seven times from Earth Images taken in 2003 by the o Hubble Space Telescope show it to be irregular in shape, measuring about 3km x 5km

Earth’s orbit Sun

Spotted by Klim Churyumov as he examined a photograph (taken by Svetlana Gerasimenko) of another comet

6 Dec 2015: Mission ends

Sleeping probe Rosetta wakes to greet the world LIKE slumbering teenagers, hibernating spacecraft can be difficult to prod into action. Just ask the astronomers at the European Space Agency who yesterday morning sent an alarm call to rouse the unmanned Rosetta spacecraft. At 6pm, and much to their relief, she replied with a pre-programmed response of ‘Hello world’. The signal was received by controllers in Darmstadt, Germany, as a spike on the screen at ESA’s operations centre.

Now her mission to drop a lander on a comet called 67P really begins. ‘This was one alarm clock not to hit snooze on and, after a tense day, we are absolutely delighted to have our spacecraft awake and back online,’ said Fred Jansen, ESA’s Rosetta mission manager. ‘We have our comet-chaser back,’ said Alvaro Giménez, ESA’s director of science and robotic exploration. ‘With Rosetta, we will take comet exploration to a new level. ‘This incredible mission continues our history of firsts at comets,

building on the technological and scientific achievements of our first deep space mission Giotto, which returned the first close-up images of a comet nucleus as it flew past Halley in 1986.’ Rosetta was put into hibernation in 2011 to conserve energy for its long journey to meet 67P. The comet is a regular visitor to the solar system and Rosetta must get close to it while it is in the cold regions. Rosetta’s slow response is understandable. Her signals must travel more than 800million km (500million miles) to reach us.

‘Cock-Roache will lead you astray’ A CO-STAR of Coronation Street veteran William Roache called him ‘Cockroach’, a court heard yesterday. Peter Adamson, who played Len Fairclough, warned one of the actor’s alleged sex assault victims that he would ‘lead you astray’. Adamson is said to have given the then 14-yearold fan the warning as she and her younger sister visited the Granada Studios set. When crossexamined by Roache’s lawyer, Louise Blackwell QC, the alleged victim said: ‘It was Len Fairclough that made the comment. Because when he said it, he looked directly at him and he

ing. His body was found in Fife early on Saturday after a search by police, specialist teams and hundreds of volunteers. The boy’s mother, who is understood to be estranged from her husband, was arrested and charged in connection with her son’s death later that day. She is expected to make a second appearance at the court next Tuesday. Search: Mikaeel Kular

looked at us and said, “You want to keep your eye on him, he will lead you astray”. He called him a cockroach with a capital C.’ Roache, 81, of Wilmslow, Cheshire, denies two counts of rape and five counts of indecent assault involving five complainants aged 16 and under on dates between 1965 Trial: Roache and 1971. The trial at Preston crown court in Lancashire continues.

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cannibal Mad Dog Scandal as best car filmed ‘eating flesh’ poll results distorted

cEnTRAL AfRicAn REpubLic: A cannibal known as Mad Dog has been pictured eating the flesh of a lynched man for the second time in as many weeks. Ouandja Magloire is shown feasting on part of the body of a man lying burning on a roundabout in the capital Bangui. It is thought Mad Dog played no part in the killing. There have been pleas to stop violence between Christians and Muslims.

GERMAny: Europe’s largest automobile club has come under fire for doctoring the results of a poll to find the nation’s favourite car. Adac – Germany’s version of the AA – said communications boss Michael Ramstetter had quit after admitting voting numbers had been inflated. It stressed the result had not been altered and the Volkswagen Golf was still the people’s favourite.

EnGLAnD: Motorists who ‘drove like idiots’ and caused one of Britain’s worst ever pile-ups are being given the chance to go on a training course instead of facing court. Drivers involved in the 150-car collision on the Sheppey crossing in Kent last year (pictured) did not drive safely in the thick fog, which reduced visibility to just 20m Picture: aP

Ex-call girl quits star Dolphin hunt ‘part footballers’ sex trial of our way of life’

fRAncE: The underage prostitute at the centre of the ‘sex scandal’ involving footballers Franck Ribéry and Karim Benzema ‘no longer considers herself a victim’, a court heard yesterday. Zahia Dehar, who was 16 when she was allegedly paid £400 to sleep with Benzema, has withdrawn her status as a civil plaintiff, defence lawyer Carlo Alberto Brusa told the Parisian court. Both stars deny the charges.

JApAn: Fishermen who kill dolphins are not ‘inhumane’ just following tradition, a cabinet minister said yesterday. Yoshihide Suga hit out after US ambassador Caroline Kennedy tweeted that she ‘opposed’ the slaughter. The annual hunt in Taiji has come under fire after featuring in Oscarwinning film The Cove. Mr Sugo said he would explain the practice to the US following the furore.

and finally... cHinA: Chi Chung has been left with no neighbours after refusing to move to make way for a new road. All other residents in the street, in Fujian province, have accepted compensation to move away.

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id anyone else find that yesterday’s so-called Blue Monday – statistically the most depressing day of the year – was nothing of the sort? it was a stunning day – cloudless and blue and fresh, with sunshine making our lovely city glow and helping us think ahead to what summer will be like. Everyone around town was smiling and courteous. We awoke to the news three of the last eight teams in the Heineken Cup are irish and new contracts were signed for Paul O’Connell and Jamie Heaslip. ireland’s women’s team beat Pakistan in the cricket and Ronnie O’Sullivan proved he is the greatest to ever pick up a snooker cue. And then Garth Brooks announces two July dates for Croke Park. Two! Blue Monday? Yesterday was possibly the best ever. Happyman

■ So 85 people in the world are as wealthy as the poorest half of the global population (Metro Herald, Mon). Meanwhile, Barack Obama says marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol and Uruguay has legalised cannabis in an attempt to reduce violence. if the US and other countries are really serious about a war on drugs and a war on terrorism, then they should be even more serious about a war on inequality. Pete ■ Saw 12 Years A Slave. Meh. ‘django: Rechained, Then Reunchained’ would have been a better film... Mr Cranky ■ Ladies, why remove perfectly good eyebrows only to draw on fake ones? You look ridiculous. Martin ■ Nice photo (in yesterday’s Metro Herald Mailbox), but is a padlock really a good metaphor for romantic love? CK

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● Thank you to the kind person who found a letter I lost, bought a stamp and posted it for me. You have taken a great weight off my mind. Karen ● Thanks to the young man who ushered the crazy guy off the No.6 bus peacefully on Sunday night. Either you have training in this sort of thing or aggressive drunks causing trouble on public transport happens scarily often. PJ

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● To the beautiful girl in The Hairy Lemon on Saturday night. You were sitting at the bar with your friend. We made eye contact several times. Gutted I didn’t talk to you. Second chance? Guy In The Brown Shirt ● To the adorable young lady who tried to rob my friend’s wallet while we were out celebrating her birthday – you may not have got the money but you certainly stole my heart. Jonesy

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12 METRO HERALD Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Life television

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the naked rambler BBC1, 11.35PM Nutcase or pioneer – you be the judge in this ‘bare all’ documentary about committed naturist and rambler Stephen Gough. As the cameras follow him on an attempted naked walk from Scotland to the south of England (presumably with some strategically placed shrubbery here and there), we are asked if it really is such a crime to take your kit off in public. Ex-Marine Gough has paid a heavy price for his belief in the right to be butt naked – he’s spent almost seven years behind prison bars in Scotland and has missed much of the formative years of his two teenage children. So is he right to stick to his buns, I mean, guns? Or is he just a bit of an exhibitionist who needs to get a grip.

hellO JImmY

U2 will be Jimmy Fallon’s first musical guests when he takes over as host of the Tonight show, the iconic US chat and entertainment programme previously fronted by the likes of Johnny Carson, Steve Allen and Jay Leno. Fallon is lining up some seriously big guns for his opening night. As well as Bono and Co, rumours abound that he will also be tapping into the Hollywood A-list reserves, with Will Smith a likely first interviewee. Expect better opening monologues too...

GOOdbYe JaY

fIlm Of the daY A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, FIlM4, 11.05PM Viggo Mortensen is in fine form in this strange but compelling thriller from David Cronenberg that managed to throw the Aragorn mantle off the former and the horror weirdo director one off the latter. Mortensen (pictured) plays Tom Stall, a quiet, small-town diner owner who becomes a local hero when he kills two violent thugs in self-defence. The attention does not go unnoticed though, as figures from Tom’s unexpectedly shady past suddenly appear, with menacing intentions. What starts off as a family drama turns into a violent psychological thriller about identity and personality, then a gangster movie, but it all somehow makes sense, helped along by fine supporting roles from Ed Harris, William Hurt and Maria Bello.

hOUSe Of fOOlS BBC2, 11.50PM Vic reeves and Bob Mortimer’s sitcom continues tonight with typical silliness as the comedy duo are asked to look after a prize pork pie. The fact that it has been made for Bruce Willis only adds to the appeal of the dish, so will they be able to resist its charms? While it’s not quite as groundbreakingly chaotic as Vic reeves’ Big night Out, or as funny as the better parts of The Smell Of reeves and Mortimer, it is still good to see the pair on TV in something that is neither a panel show or an I love... nostalgia programme.

Just as the buzz around Fallon’s debut grows, news of Jay Leno’s final guests before he bows out is emerging. Fittingly, his successor Fallon will be the first guest on February 6, with comedian Billy Crystal also scheduled in, presumably to take the p**s out of the host’s departure. Just as fittingly, Crystal was Leno’s very first guest back in 1992 when Johnny Carson gave way to the big-chinned comedian. Garth Brooks will no doubt have a suitably sad song to play Leno out with.

heIGl’S tV retUrn

amber rTe1, 9.35PM

death In paradISe BBC1, 9PM

The tension and mystery mounts in this chilling drama directed by Thaddeus O’Sullivan and starring Eva Birthistle and David Murray as the search for the missing teenager Amber gathers even more pace. Charlie, an illegal immigrant, happens to find the girl’s mobile phone, opening up a whole new line of inquiry into her disappearance.

Settling in as the new detective inspector on the island of Guadeloupe, Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) investigates the poisoning of a woman working on a zombie film. It soon becomes clear the intended victim was the movie’s leading actress, but not being the most popular person on set, the list of suspects is long.

Strange but intriguing news from TV Land as we hear Katherine Heigl may be about to return to the small screen for a new series pitched as a cross between The West Wing and Scandal. Universal Television is developing State Of Affairs, a CIA drama in which the Knocked Up star plays a CIA officer tasked with briefing the US president every morning. A number of US networks are apparently interested in the series, which if made would see Heigl return to TV for the first time since she played Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy. Adam Hyland

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014 METRO HERALD

End of an era

Julie HesmondHalgH on the Corrie storyline everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talking about

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‘Roy and Hayley became real’ After 16 years as Hayley Cropper, Julie Hesmondhalgh bowed out of Corrie last night in tear-jerking fashion. Keith Watson caught up with the actress

f you’re a Corrie fan, chances are you are still in pieces as soap’s most gripping storyline in years – Hayley Cropper’s decision to opt for assisted suicide rather than let cancer take its cruel course – came to its end. Grown men have already been reduced to bits by the scenes in which Hayley and devoted husband Roy have locked horns over her decision. ‘I’ve got to be careful how I talk about this,’ observes actress Julie Hesmondhalgh with a characteristic throaty chuckle when I ask her about the experience of filming Hayley’s farewell to Coronation Street and the role she’s made her own for 16 years. ‘Because at the end of the day, it’s only acting.’ You can tell she’s protecting herself from the emotional rigours that charting the course of Hayley’s end have taken. When we speak, she admits she’s been in an odd state of limbo, rehearsing a new play, Blindsided, in Manchester but not fully able to move on until Hayley has finally gone. Over six months she’s lost weight to reflect Hayley’s strength ebbing away and is keenly aware of the impact the story, which has thrust the ‘right to die’ debate to the top of the agenda, has had on viewers.

One take: Julie Hesmondhalgh and David Neilson film Hayley and Roy’s final scene together Almost hardest of all has been ending her working relationship with David Neilson, who plays Roy, whom she describes, without guile, as ‘an inspiration’. ‘One of the most moving times was getting home after doing a night shoot,’ she says. ‘My husband had taped Gogglebox [Channel 4 documentary which captures viewers’ reactions to popular TV shows] – old-school terminology! – and he said you’ve got to watch this. That was one of the most incredible moments of my life. To see people so moved, having the most intimate conversaLife goes on: In rehearsal for Blindsided

bOOk nOw Garth Brooks Six years ago, country crooner Garth Brooks dethroned Elvis Presley as the biggest-selling solo artist in history. Brooks, whose hits include Friends In Low Places, Beaches Of Cheyenne and If Tomorrow Never Comes, has sold more than 128million albums and there’s little doubt that a significant percentage of that figure was generated on Irish shores. His line-dancing 1990s heyday may have come and gone but expect these two Dublin dates this summer, as part of his Comeback Special tour, to be a sell-out. Tickets on sale Thursday Jul 25 & 26, Croke Park D3, €65.45. Tel: 0818 719 300. www.garthbrooks.com

tions about Hayley and Roy’s story, it was mind-blowing.’ The best review you could ever get? ‘Absolutely.’ Review doesn’t seem quite the appropriate term to have in mind for Hayley’s final, deeply touching episodes. ‘It was a weird day because the atmosphere on set was very quiet,’ recalls Hesmondhalgh. ‘The director had got it planned down to the nth degree so we only had to do one take. The writing was so beautiful that once I’d “died” and I was lying there still and I could hear the others in the cast doing their bit and I felt David’s tears splash on me… an out-of-body experience pretty much describes it.’ It’s here that the ‘only acting’

remark comes into play. ‘I don’t want to sound all precious,’ she says. ‘At the end of the day… I had to get off my deathbed because I had two kids at home who’d be grumpy if they didn’t get their tea. That’s real life.’ In some ways, Hayley’s story is a throwback to the days when soaps attracted massive audiences for the climax of pivotal storylines. The rise of reality TV, multi-channel viewing and catch-up access has diminished television as a shared experience. But, as befits an oldfashioned character such as Hayley, there’s a sense that last night was one of those times when you have to be there. Hesmondhalgh acknowledges the TV landscape has changed beyond recognition during her time in the Street but believes soaps still hold a special place in the people’s hearts, largely thanks to the way it’s possible for characters to build a relationship with the audience. ‘What’s been wonderful about the way it’s been played out is that it’s been a long storyline, true to the characters – that’s a chance you don’t get in other media. You could have a beautifully written three-part drama about cancer but you haven’t invested in the characters in the same way. People are involved with Roy and Hayley because they’ve become real people.’ When she talks about Hayley, it’s

pretty clear the character has become real for Hesmondhalgh too. She was right behind the decision to end Hayley’s story this way, feeling that having her simply swan off from the cobbles or bumped off in some canal-dunked or car crashstyle disaster would have been a betrayal of Roy and Hayley’s special relationship. for her, they’ve been the moral backbone of the Street. Equally she didn’t want the transgender trailblazer Hayley, who arrived in Weatherfield as a joke character but struck a chord with the public, to revert to her former Harold persona. ‘That can happen with cancer, the medication can cause confusion, and I wanted Hayley to end as Hayley. It seems strange but people have found a bit of solace in Hayley’s experience. Their lives have been reflected back at them.’ As for herself, now that Hayley is about to become history, 43-yearold Hesmondhalgh is cheery about her future. ‘I’ll get killed for saying this but I’m looking forward to being a jobbing actor again. What I know is that I’m never going to get another job like this – for 16 years to work in a job that you love, to make a difference with a character who has really touched people. That won’t happen again. But you need to jolt yourself – I never went into acting to play just one part.’

food&drink

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 METRO HERALD

cHLOE’S REcipE

A dish that’s a bit of a Goa Chloe Scott tests top recipes to cook the ultimate vindaloo

700g pork shoulder, in 2.5cm chunks ♦ 1tbsp tamarind paste, optional The marinade: 2-3tbsp cider vinegar ♦ 1tsp brown sugar ♦ 6 garlic cloves ♦ 10 red dried chillies, preferably Kashmiri ♦ 1in fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped The masala: 1tsp black peppercorns, ground ♦ 3 cloves, ground ♦ 1tsp cumin seeds, ground ♦ 2tsp coriander seeds, ground ♦ 1tsp cinnamon, ground ♦ 1tsp turmeric ♦ 1tsp mustard seeds ♦ 500g onions, finely chopped ♦ 1 star anise ♦ 12 curry leaves ♦ 1tbsp brown sugar or cane sugar ♦ 3tbsp cooking oil or ghee

t would be easy to regale tales of vindaloo being hotter than Beckham’s booty, that it’s the ultimate lad’s night takeaway. But this king of curries is more than that – it’s spiced meat cooked so tenderly that it falls from the fork into the mouth. It’s beautiful. Food writer Simon Majumdar (www. doshermanos.co.uk) explains its history: ‘Although vindaloo is associated with the Indian state of Goa it has its origins in Portugal. It was first mentioned in England in 1888, when one W. H. Dawe explained it in the Wife’s Help to Indian Cookery.’ the word ‘vindaloo’ doesn’t come from Hindi, as might be assumed, but from ‘vin d’alhos’, meaning wine and garlic in Portuguese. On its arrival to Goa, the wine was substituted for vinegar, probably palm vinegar, and it became the famous vindalho or vindallo. On British and Irish shores, it’s evolved yet again. Pork, duck and cow are acceptable meats in vindaloo. Even Rick Stein, who always shows fine judgment, has a beef version. Beef isn’t something you’ll often find on Indian menus, and it’s thought vindaloo was originally a pork stew anyhow, so I err on the porky side. Cheap cuts suited to slow simmering are best. I buy some belly. It imparts a glorious sheen in my curry but it’s a little on the fatty side so I head to the butcher for shoulder, a muscly cut. It transforms my vindaloo – it’s much more juicy and flavoursome – so this is the cut for me. A good vindaloo doesn’t have to be burning hot, but heat is required. Most swear by Kashmiri chillies although it’s worth noting that the Portuguese introduced chillies to India so we don’t need to be too

To finish: 2tsp mustard seeds ♦ 2tbsp cashew nuts

METHOD Step 1 Blend

Ever evolving: Vindaloo originated in Portugal, where it was probably made with pork, before its arrival in Goa purist on that front. Indian author Camellia Panjabi defines vindaloo on www.uppercrustindia.com as follows: ‘It is primarily made with chillies, garam masala (a spice mix), garlic and vinegar.’ She features 15-20 chillies. On testing, this is more of a stimulating thrill than an assault on the senses – it lifts the molten porky flavours. I’m surprised when I make Madhur Jaffrey’s recipe with 1tsp chilli powder, from her book Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation. It lacks the contrast in moist pork and piquant sauce. I try many others and

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conclude that around ten chillies is about right. Next up is making the masala and choosing whether to use toasted or untoasted spices. Panjabi and Anjum Anand’s recipe on bbc.co.uk don’t toast, while Cyrus todiwala and many others do. As I test todiwala’s recipe, the aromatics of the spices are extracted through the heat. So as long as you don’t burn them, it’s worth toasting. It’s all about the sweet and sour today. Some chefs don’t use onions at all but caramelised onion adds some delicious sweetness. Jaffrey blends hers in a paste. It’s very good

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but I prefer Panjabi’s technique – slow-cooked, caramelised chopped onions. For the balance of sour, palm sugar is the authentic choice but white wine or cider vinegar will do. todiwala’s 350ml vinegar on www. dailymail.co.uk is too tangy. I end up with a ratio of 3tbsp of cider vegar to 700g meat. the final issue for vindaloo venturers is the cooking process. the water or stock (if you have any) must only be heated to simmering – that is, just a bubble now and again. If it gets any hotter, the meat will become tough and rather tasteless.

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marinade ingredients into a paste. Salt pork cubes generously, then massage well with the paste. Cover and marinate for one to two hours. Step 2 In a pestle and mortar or coffee blender, grind spices, except for the star anise. In a large frying pan, pour 1-2tsp oil and gently fry spices for several minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Pour in 1tbsp more oil. Add onions, curry leaves and star anise and cook gently until onions are soft. Stir in pork and garlic ginger paste. You may need to add a little more oil or ghee. Mix in half a tsp of salt and the sugar. Add 3tbsp water. Let it sizzle. Very slowly, pour in small splashes of water. This isn’t a wet curry, you want a thick reduced sauce. Over 50-60min (or longer), add up to 250ml water until the meat is tender. If it dries out before the meat is ready, add as much water as you need – just don’t drown it. When the meat is tender and the sauce reduced, taste and season. Remove the star anise. Step 3 To finish, heat remaining teaspoon of oil in a separate pan over a medium heat. When hot, add mustard seeds. Once seeds start to pop, add cashew nuts and fry for 2-3min, stirring occasionally, until nuts are golden. Serve your vindaloo with mustard seeds and cashew nuts for garnish.

SiX nATiOnS SUSTEnAncE Rugby fans in need of soakage – of whom there will be many – attending the Six Nations next month could do worse than start the day in The Cliff Townhouse on St Stephen’s Green which will be opening for breakfast and brunch from 8am to coincide with each of the three games. Each match-day menu will feature all the regular favourites, including the no-nonsense Dubliner full-Irish (pictured), but there’ll also be a changing line-up of boo-hiss dishes to accommodate opposing-team fans. Enjoy haggis when we play Scotland on Feb 2, laverbread when we square off against Wales on Feb 8, and prosciutto and pastry ‘cornettos’ when we limber up to take on Italy on Mar 8. The Cliff Townhouse, 22 St Stephens Green D2. Tel: (01) 638 3939. www.theclifftownhouse.com

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Mother of all gadgets

hate buzz-words. they give the impression someone, somewhere, with a marketing degree, is forcing a trend upon us. the latest, however, has virtually every company – tech or otherwise – chasing a stake. the Internet of things, Iot for short (or even thingternet in some quarters) is the idea that every object in your life is web-connected and communicating with each other. this home network can include items as mundane as a coffee mug, smart appliances such as a washing machine, heating and lighting controls, or even sensors attached to your children and pets. It’s the chance to create your own nanny state by digitally controlling and monitoring almost every aspect of your life through apps or a web browser – and in true terminator 2 Skynet tradition, once the system starts learning, it will do things automatically… hopefully without thinking mankind is its enemy. For example, IBM pictures your perfect morning: your alarm wakes you at the correct time after checking your schedule and adjusting itself for traffic and transport delays. Your coffee machine begins brewing, the heating and hot water turn on) and the car starts de-icing the windscreen.

The arrival of the Internet of Things is about to change your world, writes James Day Connected gadgets capable of some very cool tasks were everywhere at this month’s Consumer electronics Show (CeS) in Las Vegas. the smart thermostats and smoke alarms from Nest Labs are probably the most notable, so much so that Google bought the company for $3.2billion (€2.36bn) this week. Nest was co-founded by iPod creator tony Fadell in 2010. a year later, I remember writing about its smart thermostat, which checks the environment and heats your home to suit. Yet interest was lukewarm. Fadell told website CNet: ‘When we first showed up two years ago, people were like, “thermostats, poo-poo”, and they didn’t even talk about connected homes or the Internet of things. We changed the landscape.’ Its latest product is the Nest Protect – a smoke and carbon monoxide detector with the presence of mind to know the difference between burning toast and a real fire. Intel has some wonderful ideas. the Mimo Baby is a connected onesie that monitors a baby’s vital signs. Instead of merely sending the data to your smartphone, it can display the readings on the outside of an LeD coffee cup instead, even pulsing to match your child’s respiratory patterns.

Pearly whites: Kolibree’s connected toothbrush can keep an eye on the teeth-brushing habits of the family

Nanny state: Mother (main pic) keeps an eye on everything from coffee intake (right) to how often the dog drinks; Mimo Baby (above) is a onesie that monitors vital signs, while the Nest thermostat (left) controls heating

LSo grabbing CeS headlines was Kolibree’s connected toothbrush – designed to outsmart your dentist by keeping tabs on what’s happening in your mouth. It’ll also keep an eye on the whole family – great for parents. Speaking of which, every nanny state needs, erm, a Mother. Described as a lifestyle management device, this rather eerie-looking Russian Doll comes complete with a fistful of sensors. they can be attached to almost anything, monitoring how often the dog drinks water or whether hubby arrived home on time. another is the Canary, which sends alerts when it detects excessive noise, motion or rapid temperature change, and suggests appropriate

action such as calling the police. It can also record footage. Meanwhile, big boys such as Samsung and LG were busy revealing entire systems and expensive home appliances for the Internet of things. LG’s smart fridge, for example, will text you if you’re out of milk – price tag around €2,425. and if all this is too much, the Staples Connect hub consolidates your connected devices without the need to constantly switch between apps. there are downsides to this, of course. You can consult all the smart electricity meters in the world but more gadgets means more energy consumption. It’s also a greater strain on broadband or, if you’re out and about, will eat up extra data. then there’s the privacy issue; hackers could start rifling through

Liberation: women’s work

THE BIg RELEAsE

AssAssIn’s Creed: LIberATIon Hd (18) xbox 360/PLaySTaTion 3/PC HHH✩✩ The release of new games goes from a torrent to a trickle in December, and things only get going again several weeks into the new year. Which means the most interesting new game this week is a HD remake of an old PS Vita title. Originally a portable companion to Assassin’s Creed III, Liberation is notable for featuring the series’ first female protagonist: assassin Aveline de Grandpré. Set in the closing days of the French and Indian War, the game demonstrates the series’ willingness to explore the horrors of the 18thcentury slave trade. Aveline can use all manner of whips, as well as a dart-firing parasol, depending on which of three outfits she’s wearing (yes, the

first ability thought of for a female protagonist was the ability to visit a clothes shop). In formal attire, Aveline can charm guards but she can’t run or jump. In her assassin outfit, she can leap and run but is more easily spotted by guards and can’t charm them. The third outfit is that of a servant, which allows her to blend into the background but is useless for combat. It’s rarely used outside specific missions and, given the restrictions of the formal wear, you usually end up dressing as an assassin. That means you end up going out of your way to circumvent the game’s main innovation – the ability to use some feminine charm. This HD version does add more story elements but the game’s portable origins are still obvious. The graphics have clearly had work put into them but this does little to counter the idea that the whole Assassin’s Creed franchise needs new ideas, not just new gimmicks. David Jenkins

All dressed up: The game’s first ever female protagonist, Aveline de Grandpré

your digital dustbins and don’t forget Google’s acquisition of Nest has essentially invited the data-mining kings into another area of your home. In a blog, Nest’s vice president of engineering, Matt Rogers, tried to reassure us. ‘our privacy policy clearly limits the use of customer information to providing and improving Nest’s products and services,’ he wrote. ‘We’ve always taken privacy seriously and this will not change.’ I’ll leave you with another scary thought: before long, there will be more things on the internet than people and, according to Intel, this could lead to 31billion connected devices by 2020.

To see IBM’s take on the Internet of Things, visit www.goo.gl/SgtAH

Game time begins... Mark your calendars for the Metal Gear Solid V: Ground (360/PS3/XO/PS4) year’s big titles as the next- Zeroes This budget-priced prologue to the generation consoles start upcoming Phantom Pain will be the first outing for the new Fox Engine living up to their potential, graphics and boasts Kiefer Sutherland writes David Jenkins as the voice of series protagonist Thief (360/PS3/XO/PS4/PC)

The creators of Deus Ex: Human Revolution try their hand at revamping Eidos’ other stealth classic. It courted controversy for its use of quick-time events in early versions – now, it’s looking highly impressive. Out

February 28.

Titanfall (360/XO/PC)

Can the creators of Call Of Duty catch lightning in a bottle a second time? With the help of giant robots, perhaps they can. Out March 14.

March 14.

inFamous: Second Son (PS4)

Sony’s first big in-house release since the PS4 launch. The graphics look excellent but this will need to do a lot more in terms of gameplay and storytelling to convince. Out March 21.

Driveclub (PS4)

This racing game from the makers of MotorStorm remains something of an unknown quantity but it should be worth checking out. Out spring.

Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

Mario Kart Wii is the best-selling nonbundled video game of all time and although it’s hard to imagine this doing the same sort of business, the new antigravity Son nd gameplay Seco s: mou PS4 exclusive: inFa

Dark Souls II (360/PS3/PC)

The original was a surprise hit and the sequel is one of the most anticipated games of the year. But will Dark Souls II also be released on the Xbox One and PS4? Out

Snake. Out March 21.

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looks intriguing. This may help give Wii U sales a boost. Out spring.

Watch Dogs (360/PS3/Wii U/XO/

PS4/PC) Originally intended as a nextgeneration launch title, it’s still not clear why Watch Dogs was delayed. Hopefully the extra time has been worth it – we’re itching to play an Irish vigilante hacker. Out summer.

Destiny (360/XO/PS4/PC)

Halo creator Bungie has been slow to ratchet up the hype with its ambitious open-world shooter – it looks amazing though. Out September 9.

The Order: 1886 (PS4)

Sony certainly isn’t going for the obvious sells with its PS4 exclusives: this third-person shooter from the makers of God Of War is set in an alternative history version of Victorian London. Out

autumn.

The Division (XO/

PS4/PC) It’s one of the most graphically impressive nextgeneration games at E3; this new Tom Clancy third-person shooter

Let us play: The much-anticipated Watch Dogs; Mario Kart 8 (below) is also very ambitious in terms of its Animal Crossing villager, Wii Fit online features and use of smart trainer and Mega Man, it’s not clear device connectivity. Out winter. what new features this is really offering yet but it should be Wolfenstein: The New Order another hit for Nintendo. Release date tbc. (360/PS3/XO/PS4/PC) Developer Machine The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (XO/ Games includes veterans from The PS4/PC) Chronicles Of Riddick Having previously made little impact and it shows in this mix on consoles, action role-player The of old-school and Witcher enters the big league with modern gameplay, and some of the best visuals of the year. an atmosphere that Release date tbc. ranges from camp to horrific. Release date Bayonetta 2 (Wii U) tbc. An unexpected but welcome sequel to the cult classic from the creators of Super Smash Bros Devil May Cry. It’s one of Nintendo’s key mature-rated games. (Wii U/3DS) Release date tbc. Apart from fighters such as the

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hat man,’ my musher yells as I fly along on a dog sled, ‘is a legend in these parts. Rumour has it he killed a moose with his bare hands.’ We’re in Jukkasjärvi, a village near the town of Kiruna in Swedish Lapland, and the man is a wild-looking Scandinavian who overtakes our sled on his own more authentic version. I’m in this teeth-chattering part of the world to spend the night at the famous Icehotel, formed of more than 5,000 tonnes of ice from the nearby torne river. the ice is removed every March, when it reaches a thickness of 80cm, and stored in refrigerated on-site warehouses until it’s needed. the water here freezes exceptionally slowly, resulting in crystal-clear, bubble-free ice that is transformed into sculptures, interior walls and furniture. the hotel started life in 1989 when local businessman and Icehotel founder Yngve Bergqvist h o s t e d an ice-sculpting workshop. One of the creations was an igloo and passing members of the Swedish army asked if they could spend the night inside. the next morning they raved about the experience and the Icehotel, a complex that now contains an Ice Chapel, a ‘warm’ permanent hotel and a restaurant, was born. More than 35,000 tourists come from around the world to visit the Icehotel and gaze at the Northern Lights. the Icehotel has 64 ‘cold rooms’, 13 of which are spectacular art suites. artists submit designs in spring and arrangements are made for them to visit in November, when the hotel is built, to create their masterpieces. Many have never sculpted ice, so they get a crash course on arrival. I’m staying in the Mind the Gap suite created by British film director Marcus Dillistone, who has carved a London Underground platform out

Snow Village, Lainio, Finland

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Tamara Hinson braves the low temperatures of the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland to marvel at the dramatic ice sculpture

IcE IcE bAby Where to fInd more frozen art

finland’s Snow Village can be found in Lainio, 124 miles above the arctic Circle. the village, which opened in december, comprises a hotel, restaurant and bar, and there are sculptures and slides made from ice. Until Apr 6. www.snowvillage.fi Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan

this annual event is the largest of its kind, with more than two million people visiting Sapporo every year to see the snow slides, buildings and sculptures made from ice and snow. Feb 5-11. www.snowfes.com/english Loon Mountain Ice Castle, New Hampshire, US

of ice. My bed is inside the life-size frozen tube train. ‘the idea of a tube train in the arctic is bizarre,’ says Dillistone, ‘but I wanted to question increasing urbanisation while bridging the gap between the wilderness and London.’ Other suites are equally spectacular. One contains a pole-dancing polar bear and another has a bed surrounded by enormous, intricately carved snowflakes. hanging reindeer furs replace doors but the hotel is incredibly quiet, thanks in part to its metrethick walls. I need some Dutch courage so knock back a gin-loaded Mind the Gap

Cold comfort: The Northern Lights will entice you into temperatures of -26C; the Tube train-themed Mind The Gap suite (left) cocktail at the hotel’s Icebar. peeking out of a saucer-sized hole. In the chalet-style restaurant I’ve forgotten my hat, so undo the I scoff moose carpaccio with zip, retrieve said accessory and start lingonberry, then reindeer the re-entry process from scratch. steak. Guests can also dine the icy blue glow is actually subtle on moose meatballs at the lighting but once I flick the switch, hembygdsgården restau- I’m shocked by the darkness. rant. My sleeping bag sits on top of reindeer furs and a thick board so I only wake once and the insulating t midnight, I’m one of properties of the ice mean the temthe last guests in the perature remains at around -5C. It’s heated lounge area, all -26C outside so the Icehotel feels united in our fear of positively toasty. I wake up fresh, with a packed day the unknown. Most come for several days, staying in the ‘warm ahead of me: snowmobiling, an icehotel’ and braving the Icehotel for sculpting lesson and a visit to a Sámi camp. one night. the Icehotel will remain in place Feeling decidedly dirty (I’m advised not to shower or use water- until april, when it will melt into the based moisturisers so the water river from which it was created. Mr doesn’t freeze on my skin), I don my Moose-killer and his huskies will thermals and sprint 50m to the Ice- take a well-earned break and the hotel, clambering into what resem- next batch of ice, removed from the bles a giant cotton pillowcase before river in March, will wait inside the wriggling into my sleeping bag, enormous warehouses until the which zips so far up that I’m left whole process begins again.

Loon mountain ski resort is home to an enormous ice castle, the work of Utah-based artist Brent Christensen, who created the 25ft-high frozen fortress with the help of a sprinkler system. Until Mar. www.loonmtn.com

GETTING THERE

tamara travelled on discover the World’s three-night Icehotel package. from €1,411 per person, it includes return flights from London heathrow to Kiruna and transfers, two nights in warm accommodation and one night at the Icehotel. a three-night stay with one night in an art suite costs from €1,510 per person. www.discover-the-world.co.uk

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5 Things To know abouT

Guatemala SPRING IS IN THE AIR

The spring festival of Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is celebrated across the Spanish-speaking world. In Guatemala’s beautiful colonial city Antigua, celebrations begin on Ash Wednesday but the religious fervour climaxes on Good Friday, when hundreds pound the cobbled streets in procession, carrying effigies of Christ and the Virgin, before re-enacting the crucifixion and resurrection. The floats are manned by purple-clad local penitents, for whom taking part is a huge honour, while drums and bells sound along the route. A major highlight of the Antigua festivities are the Alfombras de Aserrin, highly intricate patterned carpets covering the streets, made from sawdust and flower petals. This year’s celebrations begin on April 14.

VOLUNTEERING IS RIFE

From teaching in Guatemala City to farming in Lake Atitlan (right), Guatemala is awash with opportunity for the philanthropically inclined. Following years of violent civil war, many areas still lack the basic foundations for modern life. Volunteers may find themselves helping with schooling, building hospitals or assisting with rural agriculture. Volunteers could start small – STA Travel has a week’s homestay assisting with sports, IT and literacy in Antigua from €362pp (statravel.co.uk, exluding flights). Alternatively, make a leap of faith

with Casa Guatemala (casaguatemala.org, self-funded) and spend a month or longer on the rainforested banks of the beautiful Rio Dulce, working in an orphanage for displaced children. Finally, in the year of Brazil’s World Cup, what could be more fun than teaching football? Real Gap (realgap.nl) offers an eight-week double whammy where volunteers teach sports and learn Spanish concurrently (from €1,410pp, excluding flights).

NEW PLACES TO EXPLORE

Guatemala’s Maya civilisation was the equivalent of Mexico’s Aztec culture or Peru’s Incas. Peaking around AD800, the culture was formed of a collection of warring citystates, who fought and traded among themselves from southern Mexico all the way south to Honduras and Belize. The archaeological remnants of the Maya are one of the richest archives on the planet. Largest and most-visited of all is Tikal (left), the sprawling pyramid city of El Petén, but discoveries are still being made. In August last year, a National Geographic-funded dig at Holmul, also in El Petén, unearthed one of the most important finds of the century. A high-relief Mayan frieze was discovered within the walls of a pyramid dating from AD600. The stucco sculpture depicts gods, kings and rulers adorned with quetzal feathers and jade ornamentation. Those interested in archaeology can

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FULL OF NATURAL BEAUTY

Considered by some to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World, Semuc Champey has escaped excessive tourism through government restrictions and notoriously difficult access. What awaits the intrepid traveller, however, is an otherworldly waterscape of profound beauty. A naturally formed 300m limestone bridge covers the Cahabón River, in the remote department of Alta Verapaz. Atop the bridge is a series of terraced pools, a vivid aquamarine in colour and an idyllic place to swim. Utterly unspoilt by tourism, Semuc Champey has been declared a natural monument and is arguably the most beautiful location in Guatemala.

San Tomás and built on the site of a pre-Columbian temple. Market wares are traded by native people from the surrounding villages and include pottery, candles, medicines and limestone figurines. A particular highlight is the abundance of locally made fabrics and clothing, in particular the vibrantly coloured huipils or tunics worn by local

women. Woven by hand on a loom and adorned with ribbons, embroidery and beading, you can pick up fine second-hand examples in the market for just a few pounds.

Getting there: American Airlines (aa.com) has return flights from Heathrow to Guatemala City from €584. www.visitguatemala.com

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Taurus Apr 21 – May 21

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Gemini May 22 – Jun 21

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Cancer Jun 22 – Jul 23

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Leo Jul 24 – Aug 23

There’s a buzz that comes from getting with folk on your wavelength and it’s not only about having fun but also about bonding deeply. There’s no doubt having this level of support to fall back on can be reassuring.

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Virgo Aug 24 – Sep 23

A planetary Grand Cross may add extra energy to a desire for something that may not be necessary. As the Moon today glides through Libra, you might enjoy a few small luxuries, yet a bigger one could seem a stretch too far. For your forecast, call 15609 114 75

Libra Sep 24 – Oct 23

ACROSS 1 Saucy (4) 3 Jam (8) 9 Rubbers (7) 10 Hackneyed (5) 11 Teacher (12) 13 Lottery (6) 15 Hesitate (6) 17 Impolite (12) 20 Boredom (5) 21 Wordy (7) 22 Commonplace (8) 23 Pluck (4)

DOWN 1 Delight (8) 2 Extend (5) 4 Recommence (6) 5 Adequate (12) 6 Apparel (7) 7 Pitcher (4) 8 Memory (12) 12 Outlook (8) 14 Simulated (7) 16 Tremble (6) 18 Smell (5) 19 Nil (4)

Yesterday’s Solutions Across: 6 Decorum; 7 Sally; 9 Claim; 10 Elegant; 12 Intermingle; 14 Information; 18 Blatant; 19 Ideal; 21 Agree; 22 Capable. Down: 1 Reply; 2 Notion; 3 Buy; 4 Jargon; 5 Blankly; 8 Climate; 11 Teeming; 13 Analogy; 15 Outlet; 16 Ordeal; 17 Tally; 20 Wan.

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sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 21

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Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19

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Pisces Feb 20 – Mar 20

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your day a little more special. You too could be motivated to lend a hand where necessary and in doing so, make a new friend. But difficult circumstances may test your ability to be tactful to the max.

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Fit again Zebo and Gilroy join 6 Nations squad

Zebo and Gilroy: Back to fitness

Wingers simon Zebo and Craig gilroy will significantly bolster ireland’s rBs 6 nations strike power after the recovered pair joined Joe schmidt’s squad yesterday. Munster flyer Zebo has found fitness just in time for the six nations after a foot injury sustained in October. gilroy, meanwhile, suffered a

suspected concussion in Ulster’s 27-16 victory over Montpellier in the Heineken Cup on January 10 that saw him sidelined. Both finishers were given extra time by schmidt to prove fitness before joining his championship training squad in Carton House. However, Munster’s Keith earls remains a doubt after leaving the field with a knee

injury during sunday’s Heineken Cup win over edinburgh at Thomond Park. The utility back will undergo further scans before squad management can determine the extent of his injuries. ireland will begin their six nations campaign by hosting scotland at Dublin’s Aviva stadium on sunday, February 2.

‘non merci’: O’Connell signs 2-year iRFu deal by DAnny HOgAn

Paul O’COnnell has rejected the lure of a move to France to sign a two-year central contract to stay with Munster until 2016. The 34-year-old lock should now complete his career at his home province, and his new deal cements his ambitions to captain Ireland at Rugby World Cup 2015. O’Connell is the latest Ireland star to spurn a move to the French Top 14 after Sean O’Brien rejected a lucrative offer from Toulon. number eight Jamie Heaslip remains the Irish Rugby Football union’s chief target to tie down to a new contract, the 30-year-old having fielded offers from Toulon and Montpellier. ‘I am delighted to sign a new IRFu contract and to continue playing with Munster for the next two seasons,’ said O’Connell. ‘Over the years I have been privileged to play in many fantastic Munster sides, and as we build for the future I am excited by the prospect of playing my part in achieving success with Munster and Ireland in the coming seasons.’ O’Connell has racked up 154 Munster appearances since his debut in august 2001. Just six months after his Munster bow, O’Connell muscled in for Ireland action, and now boasts 88 caps. The three-time British and Irish lion led Munster to the Heineken Cup title in 2008 and the RaboDirect Pro12 in 2009 and 2011. Philip Browne, the IRFu chief executive, hailed O’Connell as a true great in the country’s rugby history. ‘Paul is one of Ireland’s greatest ever rugby players and his contribution to the success of Irish rugby over the past decade has been immense,’ he said.

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Paul that matters: Ireland captain O’Connell delivered a boost to the Irish camp ahead of the RBS Six Nations by signing a two-year contract with the IRFU picture: iNpHO

‘We are delighted that the Irish captain has committed his future to Munster and Ireland for the next two years.’ Meanwhile, Munster head coach Rob Penney was also pleased that ‘one of the best second rows in world rugby’ would be continuing to ply his trade for the Red army for another cou-

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Knegt offers his congratulations Coming second is rarely fun, but Dutchman Sjinkie Knegt took bad sportsmanship to a new level with a two-fingered

salute after being beaten by Russia’s Viktor Ahn at the speed skating championships in Dresden at the weekend.

ple of seasons. ‘Paul has contributed so much to Munster over the years and remains one of the best second rows in world rugby. ‘His experience and leadership will play a key role in the future development of this young Munster squad.

No strings attached as Mae takes her bow at Olympics YOU’ll probably know Vanessa Mae as a violinist but she’ll soon be an Olympian after qualifying for next month’s Winter Games in Sochi. A keen skier since childhood, the 35-year-old will compete under her father’s name of Vanakorn and will hit the slopes representing his homeland of Thailand in the

giant slalom. Singapore-born but a British citizen, the world-famous musician left it late to book her place at the Games, racing four times in Slovenia at the weekend. ‘She ticks all the boxes,’ said international ski federation spokeswoman Ana Jelusic.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 METRO HERALD

spORT DigEsT

Prize guy: O’Sullivan celebrates

Masterful Ronnie turns attentions to global ambitions

snOOKER Ronnie O’Sullivan says he will spend the coming months readying himself for a tilt at a third successive world title after winning the Masters on Sunday night. The Rocket beat Mark Selby 10-4 to crown a dominant week at Alexandra Palace but refused to accept he found it all too easy, just as he will again in Sheffield. ‘It’s crazy, before everyone was saying “he’s going to win it, he can’t lose” but I knew there were some tough matches,’ O’Sullivan said. ‘It will be the same in Sheffield. It’s going to be tough. Seventeen days is hard to hold it together, anything can happen and we will see what happens.’ O’Sullivan won the first of his five Masters titles as a teenager in 1995 and added: ‘As you get older you appreciate it a bit more. You’re younger, you’re fearless and go for shots. Now it’s home, recover and you probably appreciate it more as you get older.’

CRiCKET

Ireland Women fall 22 runs short against Pakistan despite a superb innings of 44 not out from 16 year old Elena Tice (pictured)

Jamaica bobsleigh team set for Sochi winTER OLyMpiCs The

Jamaican bobsleigh team will end a 12-year absence from the Winter Olympics after confirming their qualification for the two-man competition at next month’s Sochi Games. Jamaican chef de mission and four-time Olympian Nelson Stokes vowed the team will be on the startline despite funding problems. Stokes said: ‘I can confirm we have qualified a team for Sochi.’ The country’s Winter Olympic debut in Calgary in 1988 inspired the hit movie Cool Runnings.

Three players cited Rugby ERC has received citing complaints against Connacht’s Kieran Marmion and Nathan White following the western province’s 64-6 drubbing by Saracens on Saturday. Marmion is alleged to have struck Neil de Kock in the Pool 3 match, while White is alleged to have stamped on Brad Barritt, which earned him a yellow card. Edinburgh forward Cornell Du Preez could also be cited for an alleged strike to Paul O’Connell in Sunday’s loss to Munster.

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Pure frustration: Murray loses his cool during his win over robert yesterday

Anelka sparks

Striker likely to learn FA fate today

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Fed up next as Murray ends the loser’s streak

by GAvin BROwn

Andy MurrAy booked a quarter-final clash with roger Federer after finally overcoming world no.119 and ‘lucky loser’ Stephane robert. The Scot missed four match points to see off robert – who had lost in qualifying but was granted a second chance when Philipp Kohlschreiber withdrew – in straight sets before closing out a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2 victory. ‘He wasn’t an easy guy to play against. The whole match was tricky. Obviously the end of the third set was tough mentally,’ said Murray, who at one stage smashed his racquet in frustration. ‘I dominated 95 per cent of the match, and for 15 minutes I didn’t close the match out. I was one point away from being in here after a great performance.’ Murray and Federer last met in the semi-finals 12 months ago, the Scot winning a five-set tussle before losing the final to novak djokovic. Federer admits his confidence is high after a vintage display saw off Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 7-5, 6-4. ‘I don’t have doubts any more. I know I’m going definitely in the right direction,’ said the Swiss.

NICOLAS ANELKA is today expected to learn if he will face a Football Association charge over his controversial ‘quenelle’ goal celebration for West Brom. The FA is set to announce what, if any, action they will take over an incident which yesterday brought an end to West Brom’s sponsorship deal with Zoopla but did not stop Anelka playing against Everton. Zoopla’s decision followed reports the firm would pull out of its contract unless the Baggies dropped Anelka last night. New boss Pepe Mel chose to start the Frenchman. The shirt sponsor will not renew its deal at the end of the season, a direct

Time catches up with Sharapova

MArIA SHArAPOvA paid the price for a tough campaign as she followed Serena Williams out of the Australian Open. The third seed, who had spent close to seven hours on court in her first three matches, looked set for another victory after winning the first set against dominika Cibulkova. However, after treatment for a hip problem, Sharapova faded to a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 defeat. ‘I haven’t been playing the best tennis of this tournament, but I found ways to get through it. I tried to do that again today, but she played extremely well.’ Cibulkova, who beat Sharapova at the French Open in 2009, said: ‘I was prepared for it.’

Business as usual: Mel

Carry on regardless: anelka plays for West Brom wearing a zoopla sponsored shirt last night

TRAnSfER TALk EdEn Hazard has Blanc checks out possibility udismissed speculation linking him with Paris of PSG recruiting Cabaye Saint Germain,

Wanted man: Cabaye

PARIS ST GERMAIN coach Laurent Blanc has refused to rule out a move for Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye before the transfer window closes. Cabaye missed the Magpies’ first three games of the season following a bid from Arsenal

and Blanc has made no secret of his admiration for the 28-yearold; reports suggest PSG are willing to double the Gunners’ offer. Blanc said: ‘It would be good to recruit a player in the heart of the game, to have an extra player in midfield.’

insisting he’s committed to Chelsea. ‘I don’t want to leave’, the Belgian (pictured) said. ‘To me, Chelsea is the best place to improve.’

PICTuRE: PA

u INTER MILAN are set to steal Mirko Vucinic from under the noses of Arsenal, after striking a swap deal with Fredy Guarin going to Juventus. u MILLWaLL have signed dJ Campbell on loan from Blackburn. u LIVERPOOL are tracking Fulham’s Muamer Tankovic.

result of their unease at Anelka’s use of a gesture which sparked furore, particularly in his native France, where it has been declared anti-Semitic and racist. In a statement Zoopla, which is co-owned by Jewish businessman Alex Chesterton, said: ‘[We have] been reviewing [our] position in light of the actions of Nicolas Anelka and decided to focus on other marketing activities after this season.’ Anelka denied being anti-Semitic or racist and claimed the gesture was in support of friend Dieudonne M’Bala M’Bala, a controversial comedian. But he could face a significant ban if deemed to be guilty of breaching the FA’s anti-racism rules.

Levy eyeing shock move for Berbatov

SPuRS chairman Daniel Levy is eyeing an audacious bid to bring Dimitar Berbatov back to Tottenham for £1.5million. The Fulham striker is believed to be open to offers to leave Craven Cottage, and despite his acrimonious exit from Spurs to Man utd in 2008, reports claim Levy will offer the Bulgarian an 18-month deal.

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Zoopla hoopla

fOOTbALL DigEST

Mini league: Sherwood

Sherwood: No one giving any ground TIm sHerwooD insists Tottenham believe they can qualify for the Champions League – but is aware his rivals are dropping few points. spurs, who won 3-1 at swansea on sunday are joint-fourth with Liverpool, who were held by Aston villa the previous day. sherwood’s men next face freescoring manchester City at white Hart Lane in eight days and he said of the race for the top four: ‘It isn’t easy, no one is giving any leeway. I keep looking at results thinking sides might drop points and they don’t. but we are not giving anything away either, so it will go down to the wire. It’s about having consistency and belief, and it will probably boil down to how we do among each other in that mini-league.’

THEy SAiD iT ‘No I don’t think so, he’s someone of relevance.’ Jerome Champagne, a former aide to Fifa chief Sepp Blatter, confirms he will run against his old boss in 2015, but doesn’t expect to beat him.

Cazorla says sorry after s*** pics fan Ear to cheer: Mirallas celebrates after giving Everton a first-half lead at the Hawthorns P W D L F A Pts Arsenal 22 16 3 3 43 19 51 man City 22 16 2 4 63 25 50 Chelsea 22 15 4 3 43 20 49 Liverpool 22 13 4 5 53 28 43 Tottenham 22 13 4 5 29 26 43 everton 22 11 9 2 35 20 42 man Utd 22 11 4 7 36 27 37 newcastle 22 11 3 8 32 28 36 southamptn 22 8 7 7 29 25 31 Aston villa 22 6 6 10 22 29 24 Hull 22 6 5 11 22 28 23 norwich 22 6 5 11 18 35 23 west brom 22 4 10 8 24 29 22 stoke 22 5 7 10 22 36 22 swansea 22 5 6 11 27 33 21 Crystal Pal 22 6 2 14 14 31 20 Fulham 22 6 1 15 22 48 19 west Ham 22 4 6 12 22 33 18 sunderland 22 4 6 12 21 36 18 Cardiff 22 4 6 12 17 38 18

PICTUre: reUTers

Mira-culous start and a Mel of a finish for Pepe

DIEGO LUGANO headed a late equaliser to salvage a point for new boss Pepe Mel as he took charge of West Brom for the first time at the Hawthorns. Kevin Mirallas’ neat finish had put Everton ahead in the first half as they looked to leapfrog Liverpool and Spurs into the fourth Champions League spot. The visitors had flown out of the traps but it took them 41 minutes to get on the scoresheet as Mirallas took advantage of some slack defending from

pREMiER LEAguE wesT brom ...................1 everTon .........................1 by MATTHEW NASH Lugano to finish past Ben Foster. The Baggies upped the tempo for the second half and Everton struggled to find a killer second. Lugano made amends for his earlier slip by heading West Brom level in the 75th minute

from James Morrison’s cross. As Mel watched on, his men looked for a winner to ease them away from trouble at the foot of the Premier League. Sylvain Distin then had a goal ruled out for offside as he flicked home Gareth Barry’s shot with the last kick of the game. Nicolas Anelka lasted 76 minutes before being hauled off on the day shirt sponsors Zoopla said they would not renew their deal in the wake of his controversial ‘quenelle’ gesture.

sAnTI CAzorLA has apologised after being photographed holding a sign insulting Tottenham. The Arsenal midfielder was pictured alongside former Gunners star robert Pires holding a note that read: ‘what do we think of Tottenham? s***. And what do we think s***? Tottenham’. The spaniard (pictured), who claimed he could not see what was written on the note, wrote on Twitter: ‘our apoligizes to the Totenham fans, we couldn’t see the paper.#alwa ysfootballalwaysrespect @ piresrobert7 and @19sCazorla.’

Ribery feels snub Franck ribery feels he deserved to win the ballon d’or ahead of Cristiano ronaldo because the real madrid man won nothing in 2013. ‘I won everything... ronaldo won nothing,’ the France international said.

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