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a very proud day for young scientist

Maria Elena Boutiuc stands proudly beside her daughter Otilia who took part in the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition at the RDS Dublin. Otilia, from Colaiste Pobail Setanta in Clonee, got plenty of attention for her project Adaptation to Social Changes, she even got a visit from the Tanaiste and Labour Party Leader, Joan Burton, who stopped to chat. 2016 saw the exhibition celebrate its 52nd year, making it one of the longest standing exhibitions of its kind in the world. The overall winners were announced as Maria Louise Fufezan and Diana Bura of Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan. Picture: Pearl Phelan

Westend Shopping Park Keep reading, keep recycling – thank you

Last week T he Blanchardstow n Gazette published a stor y on the thef t of par ts from a car in Westend Shopping Park. T h e s t o r y, h e a d l i n e d ‘ F e a r o f

c a r p a r t t h e f t s a t c e n t r e s ’, w a s inaccurate. We s t e n d S h o p p i n g P a r k h a s confirmed to us that the incident repor ted did not take place

w h i l e t h e ve h i cl e w a s o n t h e i r proper ty. It is also the case that no spate of burglaries or thefts of this kind ha s occurred at the Wes t-

end site. The Gazette apologises to Westend Shopping Park for publ i s h i n g t h i s a r t i cl e a n d r e g r e t s any inconvenience caused.

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politics | joan Burton hopes to bring new schools if re-elected

Tanaiste sets out priorities for General Election  Keith Bellew Tanaiste Joan Burton believes many people in Dublin West are starting to feel the recovery and is confident of a return to Government following the upcoming Gen-

eral Election. Speaking to The Gazette following the opening of a new Intreo office in Swords, the Tanaiste said she was fully prepared for the election and outlined her priorities if returned

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to Government. She said the feedback she has received from constituents has been positive, that people are starting to feel that things are getting better, there are many positive things happening in the area, and that Fingal and Dublin 15 in particular are seeing very good jobs growth. “We’ve had a ver y good Christmas in the tow n centre and we have several enormous international pharmaceutical companies like Bristol-Myers-Squibb, and Alexion actually developing very significant plants in Dublin 15. “Similarly on the Swords side we have a number of very important IT firms which are expanding and growing, so that means that the unemployment rate has fallen significantly,” she said. Education is another priority for the Tanaiste. She outlined a number of planned schools in

Tanaiste Joan Burton: “We have a huge school building programme in Fingal because of the population and this year will see the sod being turned in relation to the rebuilding of St Mochta’s.”

the area that she hopes to bring to fruition if reelected. “ We h ave a h u g e school building programme in Fingal because of the population and this year will see the sod being turned in relation to the rebuilding of St Mochta’s. “So, after a number of very difficult years, seven or eight very difficult years for a lot of people, I’m glad to say that we have a recovery, but as Tanaiste I want to make that a social recovery,” she said.

Asked about whether any of the cuts imposed over the last five years would be reversed she said people going back to work amounted to a reversal of cuts: “The biggest cut in people’s income was that people lost their jobs and had to rely on social welfare. We now have 125,000 people back at work who no longer have to rely on social welfare and that’s the biggest and best reversal of all,” she said. In terms of a reversal of cuts in supports for older people she said:

“In social protection, we have now increased support for older people, last year we raised the living alone allowance for the first time in 20 years. “This year we have been able to give an increase to every retired person over the age of 66 of €3 a week. “In addition we have been able to raise the fuel allowance and give an increase in the care support grant.” Asked about what was being done towards alleviating the homeless crisis the Tanaiste said

house building was a priority: “We have a very ambitious programme for investment in housing in Dublin 15 and in Fingal in general. “We also have quite an amount of affordable homes being built by private builders in areas like Hansfield, and in different parts of Swords and Fingal. “That’s really good for young couples who want to buy a home and who may have been working for seven or eight years and that’s a very good sign of recovery,” she said.

Local group to attend Festival of Youth Orchestras 2016 marks a milestone for the Fingal Youth Orchestra when it marks the occasion with a performance at the 21st Festival of Youth Orchestras, which will take place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on February 13. Fingal Youth Orchestra and Carlow Youth Orchestra have come together for this very special performance. The aim of the Fingal Youth Orchestra is to teach, foster a love of, and perform clas-

sical orchestral music for eight- to 19-yearolds, using professional music teachers as conductors and tutors. It draws members from all over the Fingal area and beyond, with 50 players rehearsing every second Sunday in St Francis Xavier Junior National School Roselawn. To date, over 7,000 young musicians have performed at the festival. This annual showcase of the very best in Irish youth orchestras from around the country will see over 400

young players from around Ireland perform classical works and arrangements for youth orchestras in a variety of styles. Performances by the Fingal Youth Orchestra will include The Great Gate of Kiev composed by Modest Mussorgsky and arranged by David Stone, A Spring Morning and The Erry Jig composed and arranged by contemporary Irish composer Ciaran Hope, and the theme from Star Wars composed by John Williams.

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business | Enterprise Office set to offer plenty of supports

Meditation

Free taster session on offer

Big leap expected in number of start-ups A big leap in the number of start-ups is expected in 2016, according to the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, which is planning to run 10 Start Your Own Business training programmes during the leap year, each of which will have 12 new entrepreneurs. The Fingal Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is the “first-stop-shop” for new start-ups and small businesses looking to grow. In Fingal over 200 clients participated in the start your own business programmes and bootcamps that were held throughout 2015. Many of these individuals have gone on to start up their own successful businesses and continue to receive support

and assistance from the (LEO). Training programmes run over 10 weeks, focussing on how to prepare business plans, what market research and marketing tools are available, how to manage cash flow and making the most out of technology. According to the LEO, the majority of those completing the programme successfully start up their own business, creating further employment in the local community. The next programme is due to start in January and will be run over 10 weeks. The cost of this course is subsidised by the (LEO) and places cost €150, which include all training materials.

Oisin Geoghegan, head of Enterprise in Fingal, highlighted other supports on offer to new start-ups in 2016, such as grants, microfinance loans, one-to-one mentoring and business advice clinics. “Following on from two years of remarkable growth in the Irish economy, we’re encouraging anyone thinking of starting a business in 2016 to talk to the experts here at the LEO, to find out about the supports on offer and to sign up for the Start Your Own Business training programme,” he said. More details around the supports on offer to startups through the LEOs are available through www. localenterprise.ie/fingal

a boost to innovation

paypal employees in Blanchardstown and Dundalk have nominated five Irish charities to receive about €5,500 each through the PayPal Gives initiative – totalling more than €25,000. Among the charities to receive funding is Age Action Ireland. Thirty-five PayPal employees volunteer for the charity, teaching computer skills to older people in Blanchardstown Library and Dundalk IT. PayPal also awarded its “financial inclusion” grant to Young Social Innovators, which will partner with PayPal to provide entrepreneurial initiatives to transition year students in Dublin 15. Pictured at the announcement are Caroline Curran, events manager, PayPal; Dan Schulman, president and chief executive, PayPal; Anne Dermody, partner development executive, Young Social Innovators and Louise Phelan, vice-president of global operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa, PayPal.

A free taster session in Mindfulness Meditation is being held at Crosscare Blanchardstown on Saturday, January 23 between 10.30am and 11.30am. The session is aimed at those new to mindfulness who are unsure what it involves and will include sections on what mindfulness is, how mindfulness can help you, how to practise mindfulness, a 10-minute meditation and a Q&A session. The informal sessions are presented by facilitator Rita O’Donovan, a professionally qualified teacher with almost 20 years’ experience of mindfulness and meditation. While the sessions are free, any donation is welcome with all proceeds going to Crosscare. Contact ritaodonovan@gmail.com

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COMMERCIAL FEATURE

Sallynoggin College calls on potential students SALLYNOGGIN College holds its annual open day on Thursday, January 21, from 10am to 2pm. This is a good opportunity to view the facility’s extensive range of courses, exhibitions, demonstrations and facilities. Staff and students will be there to answer queries and give information/ advice to potential students and their families and information on the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme, the Back to Education Allowance and the Higher Education Authority fund will be available. Sallynoggin College, within walking distance of Dun Laoghaire, has earned a reputation for excel-

lence in further education. Many of its students have achieved national and international recognition in fashion, sports and photography and more. All courses are quality assured and certified by national and international exam bodies and are designed to maximise the potential for employment or progression to degree programmes. The college welcomes applications from all age groups and backgrounds such as school leavers, mature students, graduates, international students, students seeking to progress to degree programmes, and those recently unemployed.

science fair | primary pupils’ projects on show

Mini-Einsteins attract thousands

A number of schools from Dublin 15 were involved in this year’s RDS Primary Science Fair, the first leg of which took place in Dublin over the weekend, with the second leg taking place January 15 to 16 in Limerick. The Dublin 15 schools were amongst over 3,000 fourth, fifth and sixth class students from across the country who displayed their class projects at the Dublin Fair, with another 2,000 student participants to display at the Limerick Fair this weekend. Supported by the RDS for the seventh successive year, the RDS Primary Science Fair Dublin, which displays at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, proved once again to be very popular with tens of thousands of visitors to the primary school projects. Working under the super vision of their teacher, the entire class is encouraged to be inquisitive and curious about the world around them. This led to Dublin 15 school projects such as: What effect does the size of blades have on the amount of energy generated? Powerstown Educate Together NS; Who do we think we are: Have our ancestors affected

Alja Miron and Deividas Ivlev from Scoil Choilm, Clonsilla, with their project: How much sugar is in your drink? Picture: Orla Murray/Ark Photography

our appearance? Scoil an Chroi Ro Naofa Iosa, Huntstown; How much sugar is in your drink? Scoil Choilm, Porterstown; and Is the pH of tap water and rain water similar all over Ireland? and Scoil Bhride Cailini, Church Road, Blanchardstown. Better teaching of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in primary education

is considered by many experts to be crucial in strengthening Ireland’s international science performance. Michael Duffy, chief executive of the RDS, said: “The appetite for the RDS Primary Science Fair grows every year, demonstrating primary school teachers’ desire for innovative methods of teaching science in the classroom, but also the fun that

children get out of participation.” He added that one of the aims of the RDS Primary Science Fair is to develop teacher confidence and skills in teaching STEM subjects using an inquiry-based approach. He said the RDS was involved in these kinds of initiatives as its core aim is to see Ireland fulfil its potential culturally and economically.

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don’s dublin The black drop never came – so the black stuff had to do . . . MY FRIEND had told me, jokingly, not to hold my breath – and I didn’t. Looking at the Pitch-Drop experiment in Trinity College recently all I could do was laugh, for if I was to see the drop drip I would have to wait about 10 years. Holding my breath was out of the question, but the experiment, quirky as it is, did certainly hold my attention. The Pitch-Drop experiment was set up in October 1944 by a colleague of Nobel laureate Sir Ernest Walton, and remained unmonitored for decades on a shelf in a lecture hall where it gathered dust. The experiment was to measure the viscosity or thickness of pitch, and when in 2013 scientists noticed that a drop had formed, the glass jar in which the experiment was housed was moved and a webcam set up to record the “drop”. And it came to pass that on July 11, 2013 at 5pm the first ever drop was recorded. Based on analysis of the experiment the scientists in Trinity College estimated the viscosity of the pitch to be about two million times that of honey, and about 20 billion times the viscosity of water. A similar experiment was set up in 1927 by Prof Thomas Parnell in the University of Queensland (Brisbane) and this is acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records as the longest, continuously running laboratory experiment. In 2006 Parnell and current professor, John Mainstone, were awarded the Ig Noble Prize in Physics for the experiment!

Diana Bura and Maria Louise Fufezan pupils in Loreto Secondary school Balbriggan were the overall winners in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2016. Pictured with them is Paul Reid, chief executive Fingal County Council; James Reilly, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and Mayor of Fingal Cllr David O’Connor (Ind). Picture: Kevin Mcfeely

young scientists | students shine at Rds exhibition

Loreto runs away with first and second places

 aisling kennedy

After waiting for a black drop that never came, my friend and I went to a well-known, local hostelry where the black drops, thankfully, dropped much more quickly! Slainte.

Don Cameron

www.donsdublin.wordpress.com

The Pitch-Drop experiment in Trinity College was set up in October 1944 by a colleague of Nobel laureate Sir Ernest Walton

SCHOOLS across Fingal county achieved brilliant results in the Young Scientists Exhibition last week with two of the top four prizes awarded to one school in Balbriggan. Loreto Secondar y School in Balbriggan took home the award for the Overall Winner and the Runner Up Individual which is a highly unusual achievement for any school. Maria Louise Fufezan and Diana Bura took home the Overall Winner accolade for their project, An Investigation into the Effects of Enzymes Used in Animal Feed Additives on the Lifespan of Caenorhabditis Elegans.

Renuka Chintapalli took home the award for Runner Up Individual for her project entitled ‘Developing a Predictive Tool for Identifying FlncAssociated Biomarkers of Oesophageal Cancer Metastasis. Maria Louise told the Gazette this week that she was delighted with her win, explaining that a lot of hard work had gone into the project. “We never stopped doing our research, even now we’re still continuing it. “We want to go even further with our project because there was a recommendation by one of the judges that we continue to look into things like the enzymes in chicken excrement and also animal health

care. “We’re really proud of the rest of the girls in the school who all did so well and we’re very proud of the environment in the school. “We have such a nice school and they are always constantly motivating us and are behind us to do even better. “They push us past our potential and I’m very proud that we won.” Reunka also spoke to the Gazette, saying she was amazed and happy about receiving an award for her project. In adition, she was glad that “all the hard work paid off”. She said her project had identified a protein that could be important in the spread of oesophageal cancer.

She explained that “based on dual expression levels, I could use this particular protein as a problastic biomarker meaning it might be possible to indicate the risk of metastasis before the cancer is about to spread”. She hopes to continue on with her project to see if the theory really works and she will be working towards this goal in the future. Meanwhile, another student from Castleknock College was awarded the Technology Senior Individual second place award for his project entitled Machine Vision and Autonomous Systems, Design and Analysis of Robot Autonomy and Flying Robots.

Alec O’Brien took home this award for building his own autonomous robot from scratch. The robot is self-guided and uses computer vision to move without human control through its environment. “It has spatial awareness,” said Alec, who assembled a number of off the shelf devices and then wrote the software needed to link them. It took three or four months to put the sixwheeled robotic vehicle together and it has a range of facilities that allow it to move autonomously. Alec said: “I did all the work myself and it took a really long time. I’m delighted with my award.”

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put your house in order | The gazette’s money doctor John

A sound plan to transform

According to the latest survey conducted by travel and leisure website, lastminute.com, getting out of debt is a top priority for many in 2016 with nearly one in four (24 %) choosing this as a top goal. When asked about the main reasons for January blues, worries about future financial instability (17 %) and postChristmas debt (14%) came second and third after post-festive weight gain (20%). But the turkey is well eaten now and the bills are starting to mount on the hall table. Do you despair over your finances? Are you one of the many affected by

apathy, ignorance or lack of time when it comes to addressing your financial issues This is a brilliant time of year to put your house in order, physically emotionally and financially. We should literally take a leaf out of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield, written over 165 years ago. A certain Mr Wilkins Micawber quipped: “Annual income – £20, expenditure £19.19s.6d – result happiness. Annual income £20, expenditure £20.0s.6d – result misery.” Apparently we still have not learned the lesson. Whether you are a government, business, a

family or an individual, the philosophy is the same. If expenditure exceeds income, you have two choices – earn more or cut costs. For some, earning more is currently a bridge too far so cutting costs is sometimes the sole choice but the Money Doctor mantra remains – Stop Spending And If You Must, Ensure Best Value. In other words, if you MUST buy a product or service, ask yourself, do you REALLY need it and secondly if you do, is there a cheaper or better alternative? 2016 is the year for ensuring best value. So if you want to trans-

form your finances, the first thing you need is a sound financial plan. Set short, medium and longterm goals. These might be such things as ‘pay off all my debts’ or ‘sort out my retirement’. You can’t go forward until you know what you want to achieve. There are several categories you need to address and to help, here are just three sturdy tips to help you out. 1. Do an annual budget

It is so important to create your own income and expenditure statement. Only then can you truly plan – if you have surplus income, the surplus could be invested in a regular saver account (saving €100-€1,000 per month for up to 15 months, attracting up to 4% a year) or a pension fund (or additional voluntary contributions – AVCs). If you are in deficit, you either have to cut existing expenditure or earn more. Why annually? Because circumstances change and each year is different where you may have different needs or wants. Track your spending if you are unsure where all those ATM withdrawals are going to – use an ordinary diary or download the Money Doctor app (it’s free and available through both iphone and android app stores) to identify your spending pattern. Part of that budget should be a regular saver commitment – save €100 to €1,000 each month and earn up to 4% interest, a great way of funding your costs for next Christmas, never mind the summer holiday! The current best deals are: • N a t i o nw i d e U K

John Lowe, aka the Money Doctor, has some great advice on cutting costs

(online and based here in Ireland ) 4%, save for 15 months. • EBS 3%, save for up to 12 months. • KBC Bank, 2% (but if you open a current account 3%) save for up to 12 months. You can withdraw at any time without penalty and you cannot put lump sums into these accounts. 2. Paying off expensive personal loans and credit card debt

Moneylenders (author-

ised by the Central Bank) can charge up to 200%+ interest legitimately. The ordinary term loan or car loan also have punitive rates of up to 14% and more, while even the cheapest personal loan interest rate is around 7% (certain credit unions). Equally as punitive is the short-term nature of these loans. The repayments on short-term debt is greater than on longer term debt. Unlike a mortgage or home loan which is long-term, personal loans

eat into your disposable income – your number one asset. There is a simple but effective formula for dealing with debt. If you can, consolidate all your debt into a single, less expensive loan and then pay it off as quickly as possible. If you can’t, hustle all your lenders until they give you a better rate or longer term and always pay the most expensive debt off first – the sniper approach. The rate of interest you

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Lowe on how to budget well for 2016

your finances pay makes a huge difference. Don’t be complacent. The standard variable rate on high street lenders mortgages can vary between 3.5% and 5.9% plus - on a mortgage of €100,000 over 25 years for instance, that is a monthly difference of over €200. Credit card interest rates vary from 9.11% up to 20% plus. There are also so many charges and fees – late payments, exceeding credit limits (51,000 cards exceeded their limits last October resulting in charges of €7 to €8.50 for that oversight) using outside the eurozone, withdrawing cash – you should use it like a charge card and pay off the balance every month. Paying the minimum each month means it could take you up to 20 years to pay off your card

debt. For many it is not possible to pay off the balance each month and for some who have “maxed out” their credit card, one solution is to transfer to one of the three credit card companies - Permanent TSB, KBC Bank and Tesco Clubcard that allow you to transfer at 0% interest rate for six months which basically gives you six months to pay off your debt at no further cost. Seize this opportunity if you can. 3. Cut down your banking and insurance bills

Overdrafts and especially those exceeding the limits should be a no -no. Arrangement fees, high interest rates, referral fees, surcharges (additional interest for exceeding overdraft limits – can be another 12% pa on top of the overdraft

rate) and unpaid fees all take their toll on your disposable income. Direct debits and standing orders are also costly – An Post offer a free bill paying service throughout their network (BillPay) or even go online (www.mybills.ie). You should also shop around for the best mortgage and loan deals, not to mention those insurance premiums – life, health, buildings and contents, travel, even your car – how much time do we spend on car selection and the detail at this time of year but little or no time on the funding or insurance comparisons. You could be paying twice the price just on the loan interest! Finally, make sure the financial advice you are being given is independent, authorised and expe-

rienced. Remember, if there is no fee, the only way an adviser can earn income is by selling you a financial product. Caveat emptor.

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BLANCHGazettegallery | Ball in aid of Cystic fibrosis ireland

Tony Malone and Liz Malone with Denise and Joe Talbot

Commity members of Cystic Fibrosis Dublin West Branch: Cathy Haughey, Aislin Pierse and Aising Talbot. Pictures: Philip Murray Photography

Commity members of Cystic Fibrosis Dublin

Mick Daly, who owns Anatomic

West Branch: Sam Mooney, Nadine Ryan,

Fitness, with Dublin hurler

Georgina Daly and Therese McCormack

Ciaran Kilkenny

Focus on charity puts a spring in their step T

HIS year’s Anatomic Fitness Ball in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland was the event’s biggest success yet. On the night there were special guests, entertainment and a food buffet. The Castleknock club is a big supporter of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and thanks to Jo Collins and her committee, the 2016 fundraising ball surpassed all expectations. This year’s total was €30,000 and the final tally isn’t in yet.

Philip O’Neill, Daragh McCormac, Declan Hannigan and Paul Daily

Cathy Connolly and Jo Collins

Therese McCormac and Paul Daly

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makes €30,000 surpassing all castleknock’s expectations

Jo Collins, Marie Duffy, Rebecca Horgan and Bernie Priestly Nick Dempsey, Elaine Hayes and Owen Dempsey

Aoife McCarthy, Sara McGuiness, Mathew Murphy, Jean Glennon and Conor Pierse

Mary Power and Aine Clerkin

Phil Ennis, Mary O’Brien and Teresa Devany

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what’son have an art and help homeless:

Jason O’Callaghan is Ireland’s only Trinity College Masters trained psychologist

a day in the life: tackling weight loss and smoking addiction issues

Jason’s mesmerising agenda  Emma Nolan Jason O’Callaghan is a hypnosis psychologist by day and a stage hypnotist by night. The TCD educated professional says his daily life is a balance between work and family as he looks after his two young toddlers while running the D4 clinic in Blackrock. “I can do the same stuff as Keith Barry but I’m also a trained psychologist so I can do the clinical stuff as well,” he says. O’Callaghan says there is such a demand for his hypnotic weight loss service that the clinic is open six days a week from half nine every morning till half nine every evening. “We have clients every half hour.”

O Callaghan said that overcoming weight loss and smoking addiction are the two primary reasons people visit the D4 clinic. After dropping his children, aged two and three, to the creche first thing in the morning, O’Callaghan starts his day with one-on-one client sessions, which involve hypnotic clinical therapy . This aims to tap into the “unconscious mind” to combat food cravings and cigarette addiction which he describes as “unconscious problems”. “Ninety per cent of your mind is unconscious – the way we describe it is like an iceberg, 90% is under the water. If the problem, like trying to lose weight or give up smoking is unconscious, it has to be fixed in an unconscious way.

“If you ask any smoker or person who wants to lose weight, most of them want to quit smoking and lose weight so you might think, ‘why don’t they just stop?’ “Well, it’s unconscious behaviour so there’s no point in dealing with it in a conscious way such as therapy where you’re wide awake so it can’t help your unconscious mind.” He then takes a break in the afternoon to pick up his kids and look after them until his partner, who is a dietician and weight loss expert comes home from work. For the hypnotist, it’s then back to the clinic for his remaining client sessions which are all face to face. As for his nighttime endeavours, O’Callaghan performs at everything

from corporate speaking events to society weddings and black tie balls, charity events. Although he describes this part of his career as “more of a hobby”, O’Callaghan is keen to stress the difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy which is “completely different to what Keith Barry does”. As a successful businessman and highly trained psychologist, O’Callaghan gives talks to companies and sales teams to “show them how their unconscious mind can help them increase profits”. He also gives demonstrative hypnosis performances. For more information on the D4 clinic, visit jasonocallaghan.com

THE Irish Housing Network are calling on the public to submit their art for a charity auction to raise funds for homeless services at the end of the month. Where The Heart Is is taking place on January 29 in No 12, Henrietta Street from 7 to 10pm. Organiser Evan Musgrave said: “We’re calling on anyone interested to create an original piece of art, or to contribute something they may have lying around at home, in order to hold a popup event where the artworks are sold and the money goes towards a homeless charity.” The Irish Housing Network was established last May to tackle the housing crisis. Its current members include North Dublin Bay Housing Crisis Committee, Housing Action Now, An Spreach Housing Action Collective, Social Workers Action Network, The Hub, Lay Litigation Ireland, Help 4 the Homeless, Help the Hidden Homeless, A Lending Hand and Radical Roots Ireland. For further information or to contribute, email wheretheheartisireland@gmail.com.

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| young scientists gather to display projects at

Ewan Jarvis, Dean Gleeson and Dorian Dederko, Marian College Ballsbridge

Daniel Ahmed and Hector McCarroll, Wesley College Balinteer

Colaiste Pobail Setantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Otilia Elena Boutiuc with

Harry Kearns, Blackrock

her mother, Maria

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Niamh Ni Mhaonaigh and Aimee de Ris, Gaelcholaiste Joshua Murray, Malahide Community School

an Phiarsaigh

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the rds at annual exhibition

Khadija Gull and Emily Tierney, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan.

Students on a quest for knowledge

Pictures: Pearl Phelan

HE exhibition hall at the RDS was transformed into a hub of learning recently when young hopefuls in the annual BT Young Scientist of the Year awards set up their stalls. Schools from across the city, and country, were eager to give visitors, their peers and judges a first-hand look at their projects, which as always covered an extremely diverse range of topics, backed up by meticulous research. The Gazette was impressed by the quality of projects on show, with some very serious topics covered alongside those that were more light-hearted. The projects demonstrated once again how young Irish minds continue to quest for scientific knowledge.

Ryan Noronha, Joe O’Driscoll and Ryan Alec O’Brien, Castleknock College

O’Connor, Clonkeen College Blackrock

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Looking for some young Les Mis stars to light up the stage Ireland’s largest theatre school is on the look-out for the next Broadway and West End stars. The Belfast School of Performing Arts has announced an all-Ireland search for young actors wishing to play the highly sought after roles of Cosette, Valjean or Javert from Les Miserables in what is set to be the company’s most exciting production to date. The audition process begins in Dublin on January 16 and is open to children and young people aged nine to 19. The show will take place in Belfast’s Grand Opera House in August 2016. The three-week rehearsal and show process will be a residential for those travelling from across Ireland

to take part. To register for an audition, visit www.thebspa.co.uk

Thousands sign up to quit smoking this new year The H SE has announced that over 1,000 smokers have signed up to QUIT.ie since New Year’s Day. While there are still 700,000 smokers in Ireland, the HSE’s findings reveal that those numbers are dropping as they expect that on every day of 2016 14 families will be bereaved as a result of cigarettes. T h e H SE ’s Q U I T Team is a personal support ser vice to help quitters – providing a team of trained advisers, interactive digital tools, empathy and support. The QUIT team can help over the phone, on

Facebook or Twitter, via email or text, or through Live Chat via the QUIT. ie support website. They also have a network of face-to-face HSE QUIT services in many locations around the country, providing one-to-one and group support for smokers. Dave Molloy, National Tobacco Lead for the HSE, said: “70% of smokers want to QUIT, and we’ve seen how support from fellow quitters can make a big difference.”

Donate unwanted gifts to gorta self help africa Gorta-Self Help Africa is asking Dublin people to donate unwanted Christmas gifts to its charity shops on Capel and Liffey Street. “Households the length and breath of the country are busy this week clearing up after the long holiday break. Inevitably, there will be gifts received that people either don’t like or don’t have any use for,” said retail manager for Gorta Maggie Dwyer. “Donating festive gifts to charity is a great way to find a good home for that particular unwanted present, and at the same time contribute vital funds to support the charitable projects that Gorta-Self Help Africa is implementing to end hunger and poverty in rural Africa. “Books, clothing, jewellery, DVDs/CDs, brica-brac and household goods are all gratefully

received, and if they help householders to clear up after the Christmas festivities and do a bit of spring cleaning into the bargain, then it is a win-win for everyone,” she said. For more information visit www.selfhelpafrica. org.

fifth annual haiti week filled with plenty of events The fifth annual Haiti Week, an initiative run by Irish NGO Haven which aims to raise awareness and funds for Haiti, is taking place in Dublin from January 18 to 24. This initiative was conceived as a joint venture between Haven and partner organisations to promote Ireland’s relationship with Haiti and was launched by President Bill Clinton and attended by Haiti’s President Michael Martelly in its inaugural year in 2012. Events are taking place throughout the week highlighting Haiti’s vibrant culture. O n We d n e s d ay, January 10 Haven and UCDVO hold a special advance private screening of Fr Joseph in the UCD campus cinema. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with movie producer Jeff Kaufman and Fr Joseph. This is a free event and tickets are available by emailing haitifilm@ ucdvo.org. The Haiti Ball is taking place on Saturday, January 23 in the Intercontinental Hotel. The William Jefferson Clinton

Searching both north and south for a new Cosette is James Huish, musical director and founder of Belfast School of Performing Arts, with Caitlin Stitt, aged 11, who played the role in a previous BSPA production of Les Miserables

Award will be presented at the Ball and will recognise extraordinary people who have shown outstanding leadership in personal philanthropy to bring about sustainable social change in Haiti.

findings released on workplace accidents Three people died in workplace accidents in Dublin in 2015. The health and safety authority released findings that reveal 55 lost their lives in the work place in Ireland last year. Two-thirds of workrelated deaths (37 of 55) occurred in businesses with fewer than 10 employees, mainly in agriculture, construction and fishing. Fatalities in agriculture were down by 40%, with 18 deaths reported compared to 30 in 2014. However, construction

fatalities increased from eight in 2014 to 11 in 2015 and the fishing sector also saw an increase from one in 2014 to five in 2015. Incidents involving vehicles were the main cause of fatal accidents in the workplace, accounting for 21 of the total. Fifteen people were killed as a result of falls from height, the second most common cause of death.

Reclaim the Vision of 1916 put poetry in the spotlight An international poetry programme inspired by the strong connections between poetry and the Easter Rising – often known as the Poets’ Revolution, has recently been launched by the Reclaim the Vision of 1916 group. Many of the Rising’s leaders were accomplished poets, including Padraic Pearse, Joseph Mary Plunkett, James Connolly and the eminent

Thomas MacDonagh. Also acclaimed for his talents as a teacher, playwright, Irish language scholar, and literary theorist, it is in MacDonagh’s honour that the chosen prize for the competition is a medal etched with MacDonagh’s licence designed by noted Irish artist Robert Ballagh. Along with this, the winner will receive a cash award of €1,000. The judges are poet Catherine Ann Cullen, Ciaran Carty and Louis de Paor. In its aftermath, the Rising motivated a generation of poets not least Nobel prize winner William Butler Yeats. In this spirit, Reclaim 1916 is now inviting the present generations of poets to reflect on the competition’s theme and submit up to three entries for consideration. See www.reclaim1916. ie/international-poetrycompetition/

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Irish comedy heavyweight Andrew Maxwell will feature in the inuagural radio comedy festival on RTE later this month

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Ireland’s inaugural radio comedy festival takes place on RTE later this month, featuring performances from Irish comedy heavyweights such as Sean Hughes, Andrew Maxwell, Deirdre O’Kane, Karl Spain, Aindrias De Staic, Foil Arms and Hog, Fiona Looney and Colm O’Regan and others. The Comedy Showhouse festival will be presented by RTE Radio One and Sideline Productions, and produced in association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and grintageireland.com. Between January 31 and February 7, the festival will celebrate and promote Irish comedic performance and writing talent and features a host of live shows at Space

Upstairs at The Project Arts Centre in Dublin’s Temple Bar. Twenty shows over eight days (two performances each night) with performances recorded in front of a live audience and edited into 18 half-hour shows for a new comedy slot on RTE Radio 1. The aim of the festival is to build on the success of comedy sketch show Callan’s Kicks, the brainchild of comedian Oliver Callan and music and entertainment editor at RTE Radio 1, Ann-Marie Power, who said she was delighted that they now had the opportunity to build on that. “Our listeners have huge appreciation and desire for Irish comedy and on their request, we have decided to give them more in 2016. More than 40 acts are due to perform over the eight days and, according to RTE will ‘bring together the

finest current and upcoming comedic minds in the country’,” she said. The festival begins on Sunday, January 31 with chat show She’s Having a Laugh presented by Deirdre O’Kane plus special guests, the following day will see Don’t Quote Me – a special live recording of the hit RTE radio comedy panel show. One of the big draws will be Cullivan’s Travels – A Journey Through Irish Satire. Ireland’s premiere satire expert Paddy Cullivan is a writer and performer on RTE’s Callan’s Kicks and leader of The Camembert Quartet, The Late Late Show‘s house band. In this show, Paddy and special guests look back at Irish satire through the years – from Hall’s Pictorial Weekly to Scrap Saturday, Callan’s Kicks to Bull Island, Pictorial Weekly to The Savage Eye, incorporating both chat

and performance. Another show which promises to be a big draw is one performed by Comedian, BBC radio presenter, star of Kilkenomics and best-selling author of the Irish Mammies series, Colm O’Regan. Who brings his unique storytelling to the Project stage and with special guest actors and interviewees unpicks the linguistic foibles that characterise this nation of ours. The Cube, which is downstairs in the Project Arts Centre, will also have a programme that coincides with the main event with Q and A sessions and masterclasses in comedy writing, radio production and film and television production. The programme for these events will be available from January 11. For more information see www.rte. ie

The Dublin Gazette has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Blake is a one-year-old male terrier cross. He arrived into Dogs Trust from a hoarding situation with 11 other dogs. Blake would be best suited to a home with children aged 16-plus and would benefit from living with a friendly, confident dog. He will need a family who will do some training with him and put in the time to help his confidence around people grow. If you think there is a place in your family for this clever, eager and very sweet boy, please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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OUT&ABOUT fast TRAVEL NEWS For a ‘clean break’, look no further than Spain’s Camino

Camino De Santiago De Compostela: Over 776km of track await

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If you are thinking of tying the knot this year or if you are already in the process of planning your dream honeymoon then you will be happy to know that there is a wide range of honeymoon destinations on offer for 2016. For €1,049pp you can spend an all-inclusive seven nights in the beautiful Mexican city of Cancun in the Occidental Grand Xcaret or in the Riu Cancun for €1,129pp When holidaying or honeymooning in Cancun you will be able to enjoy direct access to the beach from your hotel, spend time swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and choose from a host of water-sports that are directly on your doorstep. If you and your better half long to be treated like royalty on your honeymoon, then the Caribbean island of Barbados will not disappoint. For €1,059pp, you will stay at the Coconut Court Beach Hotel for seven nights. This Caribbean Island is famous for its tropical

year-long weather, white sandy beaches and its turquoise waters which are ideal for enjoying an exotic honeymoon. Experience unbelievable sunsets in the Caribbean island of St Lucia during your honeymoon and for €1,199pp you can stay at the Windjammer Landing Beach Resort for seven nights. Bask on the white sandy beaches, enjoy a dip in the crystal clear lagoons, explore the length and breadth of these St Lucia or enjoy a peaceful getaway and relax and savour pure bliss. A holiday to the Dominican Republic is highly recommended if you’re into stunning mountain scenery, breath-taking rainforests anwd pristine beaches. Newlyweds can stay at the all-inclusive Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa for seven nights for €1,239pp. These offers must be booked by January 31 with flights leaving in May. Visit www.escape2.ie for more information.

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Pilgrimage – the word conjures up austerity of a Lough Derg kind: three days on Station Island where St Patrick underwent his purgatory, with black tea, dry toast, no sleep and an abundance of prayer resulting, it’s hoped, in a closer walk with god. Or the loss of a few pounds, maybe. Looking further afield, what about northern Spain’s Camino De Santiago De Compostela? The Way of St James can engage body, mind and spirit singly or in triplicate if that’s your wish. Peregrinos from all corners of the globe are attracted to it, those of all religions and none, who are fighting fit or more used to the armchair. Everyone has their way! Home is the starting point and Santiago de Compostela the end. This is where the remains of the apostle, St James, were reputedly shipped from Jerusalem for burial in the Middle Ages. St James’s Gate in Dublin 8 was Ireland’s tradi-

tional departure spot – it could be yours if you rise to the challenge. St James’s Day is July 25 and when it falls on a Sunday, Santiago’s cathedral declares a holy or jubilee year. The next is in 2021 – so you’ve plenty of time to plan, do the odd reccie. Seriously! Over 776km of track await you, winding over hills, through vineyards, almond groves, down into valleys, alongside noisy motorways, through cities, towns and villages dripping in history. A vast current of “peregrinos” flows through the area every year, recharging their spirits and helping to fuel a depressed local economy in the process. People drive, walk, cycle, run or, in my case, hobble towards the west. The ever-helpful Irish Society of the Friends of St James (www.camino. ie) is there too for practical advice. I booked a return to Santander which unfortunately determined my route – I couldn’t start in the Pyrenees without the journey devouring

days of walking. So the society advised starting in Pamplona, finishing in Burgos, home of El Cid and, during the Spanish civil war, base for General Franco’s government. Its 13th century Gothic catholic cathedral is a vast and undeniably impressive mass of spires, gargoyles and golden stone. Preparation is key for a stint on the Camino and the trick is to travel light. I decided to take a suitcase, however, for stuff that wouldn’t fit in my 35kg backpack and have it forwarded to the following night’s B&B. Here my language deficiencies glowed. More than once, my case went AWOL and I finished up buried in a beer. Why didn’t I listen and learn Spanish? Even a smattering would have helped. Once you arrive, your days, however many or few, will be totally governed by a pattern of rising before the sun, walking, eating, sleeping. Buy John Brierley’s guide to the Camino. It divides the route into 33

Engage your body, mind and spirit on northern Spain’s

stages with an average 23.5km per stage, from St Jean Pied du Port to Santiago de Compostela. In fairness, it will become your own pocket resource centre – worth the investment. Brierley subdivides each stage further with elevation and terrain ahead clearly explained. You always know where you are, how high you’re going to go, and so can judge your energy en route and stop if you know you can’t finish the full stage. An accompanying commentary recommends and rates albergues, restaurants, historical sites … and this is only a fraction. On advice, I brought no books. But in my two weeks, I couldn’t find an English newspaper or magazine so I read the

guide from cover to cover and back. It was worth it. But be advised – bring a (light) book. My first trek, out of P a m p l o n a t ow a r d s Puente la Reina, was unforgettable. At 6am half the world was walking and smiling with me. I found the scallop shell markers no problem. The fact that I hadn’t had breakfast - not even coffee - meant nothing. And although in the days ahead I got lost once or twice or found, particularly in the cities, that I was doubling back, the shell and arrows and John Brierley helped me hold course. In all, I completed eight only stages. Alas, a mosquito bit my eyelid as I made my way out of Logrono one morning for

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TRAVEL you, winding over hills, through vineyards, valleys, through cities and towns

The Scallop Shell: The symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage The scallop shell is like an old pal,

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I brought a pair that were great for Ireland’s springy bogs. But on the hard gravel of the Santiago trail? They were a killer. If you’re travelling in the heat, make sure your boots are light but with a really substantial sole so your feet don’t bruise and blister from pounding the rocky earth. Bring plenty of plasters, creams, powder and socks too. Look after those feet, they’re doing a tough job. Finally, the food is plain, simple and when it comes to dietary requirements, you’re on your own. The lack of choice makes life so simple it would be great if we could bottle it and bring it home. Finally, this you’ll hear everywhere you go from everyone you meet: buon camino peregrinos!

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Navarrete. It knocked me off track for a day and left me looking as if I’d gone the full 18 with Rambo. Get the EU health insurance card from the HSE. I didn’t and it cost. What do I remember most? The friendliness of the Spanish and their patience as I mangled their language; the massive cathedrals in almost every tiny town that seemed to heave with gold. An Irishwoman I met on the way went for the regular pilgrim blessing and was invited along with others into a room where many gold icons were on display. How can all that be in there, she said, when the people here are so poor? I also remember feet - all shapes, sizes and various states of distress.

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Preparation is key. John Brierley’s guide to the Camino is essential as are the right boots

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The Jar rolls onto the city’s trendy bar list THE latest trendy bar on the scene is The Jar, on Wexford Street, in the old Solas premises. The Jar’s promise is to reflect the charms of an old Irish pub while embracing the energetic atmosphere of its location. With a drink menu consisting of “old favourites, new loves and a couple of adventurous unknowns”, the bar aims to add its own welcoming charm to the sometimes chaotic street. With its food offering consisting of base woodfired pizza, it may have some competition with the numerous pizza joint offerings in the city, such as the nearby P Mac’s and The Bernard Shaw. However, the sharing plates on the menu consist of choices such as salt and chili squid, duck spring rolls and wild mushroom and tarragon tartlets, which make it more of a foodie destination than its pizza counterparts.

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WHEN it arrived early last year, Picky Eater thought Fish Shop was a humble chipper – should’ve known better The logo – elegant and discreet – and the waiter in a bow tie wearing a look of polite mystification when I asked for a one-and-one were enough to send me packing, with plans emerging for a more dignified return. The mistake was understandable – Queen Street, with its three lanes of honking motors and the Luas running through it – has long lost any of its Victorian charms. Notwithstanding a few sound watering holes (Ryan’s, The Dice Man), it’s possibly the least likely spot in the capital for posh fish and chips – this is Picky’s defence. The second visit was far more satisfying. We dropped in and found the protocol was first-come, first-served; no bookings taken. A wait of 40 to 45 min-

year in Smithfield, Fish Shop has made a name for itself, thanks to its crowded but friendly interior and range of dishes. Great for classic – and very tasty – fish and chips, oysters, mussels. Be impressed.

The Picky Eater utes? No problem. Repair to Ryan’s for an aperitif; a phone call later, and we cantered hungrily towards our tea. The Fish Shop interior is really lovely: space is at a premium, and Picky’s guest was tickled to find he was sitting on a stash of beer! The dozen or so diners squish themselves happily around a single row of rough wooden tables; others sit on high stools at the window. There’s much smiling, nodding, snippets of cross conversations, and then there’s the delicious aroma – a far cry from the pong of old fat or oil that regrettably some of us now associate with the national dish. The menu, as you might expect, is refreshingly simple: you can start with fried oysters or mussels or cockles, moving on to a fillet o’fish (burger), or battered haddock served with tartare sauce or whatever the batter-free catch of the day is.

Sides include bread and butter (no nods in the direction of glutenfree, but what the hell), twice-fried chips, green herb salad and tartare sauce or garlic mayo. You can wash it all down with wine or beer by the bottle. Our jaded Christmas palates were happy to have our decisions made easy. Very quickly, we plumped for the oldfashioned item (a oneand-one), and the fish burger (hake fillet on a toasted brioche bun with fennel, apple, garlic mayo and mint). The latter was judged a taste sensation! Being greedy, we also ordered chips, salad and extra tartare sauce. My hake was deliciously tender and moist – frankly, the best fried fish I’ve ever tasted, and that’s no lie. The batter was light, crisp and something not intended to be left on a plate. Otherwise, the chips were crisp, the salad was

fresh and lightly dressed. Service friendly, efficient and unobtrusive, despite the squash. Yes, there are no desserts – in this instance, an occasion of sin happily avoided. With a glass of white and a bottle of ale, the bill came to around €55. Smithfield has a dearth

of good eating venues, so Picky and pal vacated the premises with the following slogan: The Fish Shop on Queen Street – long may she reign! It’s closed Monday and Sunday; open for lunch (from noon) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, otherwise open from 2.30 to 10pm.

Conclusion PICKY was feeling decidedly chipper after a visit to Fish Shop (at No 6, Queen Street, Dublin 7; tel 01 430 8594). The fish couldn’t have been better – in fact, was the best Picky has ever had – while its no-nonsense setting was unexpectedly convivial, making it definitely the plaice to eat ...

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Carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels the most, so the amount of carbohydrate eaten daily is important

nutrition: keeping insulin levels on target

Curbing carbs With the festive season now over, it’s time to get back on track.The first step is to take stock of your nutrition regime. Go through your kitchen presses and bin all the tempting t r e a t s y o u ’ ve e a t e n over the last few weeks. Then restock with fresh wholesome foods. The most important component for weight loss is insulin management. Insulin aka the fat h o r m o n e , p l ay s a n important role. It’s key for recovering from exercise, building muscle and maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. Insulin and carbohydrates are tightly linked. The more carbohydrates eaten, the more insulin released. Carbohydrate foods affect blood glucose levels the most. Examples of these foods are the fruit group, the starch and starchy vegetable group and the milk and yogurt group. Carbohydrate-only foods raise

blood glucose quicker than those containing fats and protein. Carbohydrates eaten with fats and protein will have a slower impact on blood glucose. Food composition

Blood glucose levels vary depending on whether you eat carbohydrates, proteins, fats, or a combination of these three. Carbohydrates will cause the highest and quickest blood glucose rise. Carbohydrate containing liquids (milk and juice) will cause blood glucose to rise faster than solid carbohydrates (bread). This impact makes carbohydrates the most important macronutrient for people with diabetes to monitor. Portion size

The amount of food eaten also affectson blood glucose levels. Eating bigger portions causes blood glucose levels to rise more. Keep-

ing track of the amount of carbohydrates eaten daily is important in controlling blood glucose levels To measure the quantity of carbohydrates eaten daily, you need to know about food groups, serving sizes and Nutrition Facts labels. One serving from each of the three carbohydrate groups contains about 15g of carbohydrates. Therefore, eating one serving from any of these groups will affect blood glucose levels in the same way. For comparison, one slice of bread has about 15g of carbohydrate. For weight loss aim to keep your total carbohydrates for the day to around 50g. Timing

glucose levels. Ask your doctor or dietician how many meals/snacks to eat daily. Blood glucose levels are affected by the timing of meals and snacks. It’s important to eat the same amount of carbohydrate at each meal or snack to keep blood glucose levels within target. To optimise insulin for fat loss, aim to get most of your carbohydrates from vegetables and some fruit and good carbs like steel-cut gluten-free oatmeal, sweet potato, winter squash and any type of rice, quinoa or legumes (beans and lentils) directly after exercise. In reality carbs are neither “good” nor “bad”. Some carbs are simply better choices than others.

Blood glucose levels are affected by the timing of meals. Eating three meals and one or two snacks at the same time daily will maintain consistent blood

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A NEW free digital health coach app – iCoach – hopes to help people quit smoking in 2016, and maximise their health. According to the app makers: • Some 41% of registered Irish iCoach users stopped smoking after three months. • 80% of Irish smokers want to quit. • The highest percentage of smokers in Ireland are aged 25 to 34 years (some 28.7%). • The average Irish smoker smokes 12 cigarettes a day – that means the average such smoker spends €2,299.50 per year on cigarettes. • Finally, the new iCoach app update shows you exactly how much money users will have saved since the

day they quit. With 2016 looming, now is the perfect time to think about quitting smoking for good. Thousands of smokers make a promise to themselves every December to give up smoking in the new year – without adequate support and assistance this is a promise often broken. For those who feel like they have tried everything to quit, now may be the perfect time to download the iCoach app to help stick to that difficult New Year’s resolution. The app makers say that iCoach can be a personal safety net, at hand 24/7. The app’s latest update now comes with a “panic button” to help smokers at their weakest

moments – hitting it triggers instant advice on how to conquer the craving to smoke. Backed by the EU Commission, the iCoach app is free to download from iTunes and Google Play stores, and is also designed to provide former smokers with the help they need during their weakest moments. The app acts as a free online health coach that will support users on the journey to a smoking-free life, while also providing daily tips, seeing what the iCoach community is up to, and providing a way to share progress to support others trying to quit smoking. For further help to quit smoking, see http://stopsmokingcoach.eu/

Try a new way to lose weight Weight Watchers is famous for ferent perspective on fitness. Whether “points” and its new SmartPoints plan you want to get active and don’t know takes healthy weight loss to a new where to start, or are ready to take level. Today, rather than dieting to lose your fitness to the next level, Weight Sinclair, chief at fun and easy weight, Weight Watchers is looking Martina Watchers is looking Weight for a more holistic approach to eat- executive, ways for you to move more with ideas ing and living healthier and happier Watchers that fit your life. To find your nearest lives overall. Counting calories alone class, visit www.weightwatchers.ie. doesn’t lead to healthier eating. The new SmartPoints plan makes healthy eating simple by putting complex nutritional information into one simple number, giving you credit for eating more lean protein, less sugar and saturated fat, and nudging you towards making healthier choices while everything is still on the menu. Success goes beyond just the Martina Sinclair, number on the scales – it’s a combinachief executive, Weight Watchers tion of how you feel, your confidence, health and happiness, and much more. The SmartPoints plan gives us a dif-

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Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) steps into the role of the grizzled mentor for Adonis Creed (Michael B Jordan)

creed: The Rocky film franchise is in better shape than it has been in years

A film with a familiar ring to it Few films epitomise the American dream more than the Oscar-winning Rocky franchise. The archetypal story of the hard-working underdog is so deeply cemented in our cultural and cinematic heritage that just hearing the opening bars of the famous theme can cause even the most unathletic among us to begin bounding enthusiastically up nearby steps. Rocky became an icon, and the Rocky films became a celebration of the Protestant work ethic upon which America was founded: have faith, toil relentlessly, and you will justly rewarded.

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Forty years on from the original film and a new stratum of the Rocky mythos emerges in Creed. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station), the story follows the rise of Adonis Creed (Michael B Jordan) whose father, Apollo Creed, was world champion before being beaten by Rocky Balboa. Adonis has plenty of physical potential,

but no formal training, and knowing that his father became steadfast friends with Rocky, Adonis seeks out the long-retired Balboa to help him. Littered with visual and structural allusions to the 1976 Rocky, the film has no qualms about staying tight to its source material. Adonis runs through the streets in a familiar grey tracksuit, drills relentlessly in the gym, and chases chickens to improve his footwork just like Rocky did all those years ago. While Balboa steps into the role of the grizzled mentor, barking gravelly encouragement just like Mickey did all

those years ago. Oh, and there goes Adonis, getting romantically entangled while he should be training, just like Rocky did, all those years ago. It plays out like a topsy-turvy trip down memory lane, complete with suitably epic montage sequences. Creed manages to be familiar, but not staid thanks to some persuasive performances. Michael B Jordan is fresh and enigmatic in the lead role, managing to capture both the physical prowess and psychological naivete of an up-and-coming contender. Stallone suits the world-weary support-

ing role, and the two gel together nicely. When Rocky has Adonis come stay in his apartment as training intensifies, the pair enter in a kind of familial bond – with Rocky becoming the long sought after father-figure for Adonis, and Adonis fulfilling the role of an ideal son for Rocky. Adonis’s love intere s t , B i a n c a ( Te s s a Thompson) serves to add another level of depth – allowing us to see another side to Jordan’s range, while also providing a plot-line that puts some tension between Rocky and Adonis. Creed manages to mirror so much of what

made Rocky successful, as Coogler essentially retells the Rocky story for a new generation, a n d o p e n i n g we e kends in the US (where it was released some weeks earlier) suggest that there is still a large appetite for an underdog story. But in retelling the story, Coogler a l s o p r e s e r ve d t h e original American myth – work hard, and you can get what you want, which is where things fall short. Because there is also a distinct feeling that the cultural milieu has shifted since the 1970s, and something about the simplicity of the story-arc and central philosophy that Creed

adopted rings out of kilter with the kind of stories we encounter in cinemas today. Next to Southpaw, or The Wrestler, Creed’s story seems a little facile. Not that there is anything wrong with an old-fashioned good versus evil tale, but Creed doesn’t even manage to do that. In trying to craft a more modern and realistic retelling of Rocky, Coogler loses the dynamic between Rocky and Apollo, as the lines between good and bad become necessarily blurred. Enjoyable, albeit hollow, Creed is a powerful start to the new generation of the boxing franchise. Verdict: 6/10

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I, SiobhĂĄn NĂ ChinnĂŠide, am applying for full planning permission for the following:i) attic conversion, 14m2, with change of roof profile to the side of dwelling from pitched to gable end, rear dormer extension, 3 no. rooflights to front of roof and a side window in the gable wall at attic level ii) Demolition of existing ground floor rear conservatory and the construction of a new single storey rear extension - 8.31m2 all with associated site works at 20 Riverwood Dale, Castleknock, Dublin 15.The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Kenneth and Sinead Watson intend to apply for permission for devleopment at 18 Glenville Way, Dublin 15 consisting of (i) a single storey porch extension at the front of the dwelling, (ii) replacing the flat roof garage and utilty roof with a tiled roof and converting the existing garage at the front of the house to a living/playroom with a raised parapet wall and window to the front and (iii) all associated internal, site and drainage works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Planning permission is sought by Noel Peacock for the construction of a two storey side extension, part two storey and single storey rear extension, all with associated elevation changes and siteworks at No. 8 Riverwood Place, Castleknock, Dublin 15.The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9:30-16:30, Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday at Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal, Dublin 15.A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of â&#x201A;Ź20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

We Richard & Deirdre Grimmett intend to apply for permission for development at this site 10 Chapelwood Drive, Hollystown, Dublin 15.The development will consist of a single storey flat roof extension, to the rear & side of existing dwelling to consist of a lounge, T.V. room & utility room. General Internal remodel and upgrade at ground floor to suit proposed layouts. All structural drainage and associated site works to be implemented. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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We, Fiona Lyons and Donal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan intend to apply for permission for development at 75 Riverwood Court, Castleknock, Dublin 15. The development will consist of part single, part two storey extension to rear of semi detached house and all associated drainage and landscaping works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 25882

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FastSport Shelbourne march on in league cup: SHELBOURNE Ladies got their Continental Tyres women’s national league cup off to a great start in heavy rain at the AUL Complex last night. Shels and Galway cancelled each other out in the horrendous conditions with the deadlock finally being broken in the 73rd minute by Rebecca Creagh. Siobhan Killeen’s right wing cross found Creagh at the back post to head home her third goal in two matches against the Galwegians. Killeen doubled Shels’ advantage with 10 minutes remaining with a strike from the edge of the box then Noelle Murray sealed the victory in stoppage time. Last season’s beaten finalists Peamount United got off to a winning start with a Lauryn O’Callaghan double sealing the points in Castlebar. Lauren Kelly got the other goal for the visitors in an impressive 3-0 win for the Greenogue club.

cricket: late invite extended to ireland for bangladesh trip

Nine Dubs bound for World Cup  sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND have made three changes to their s q u a d f o r t h e IC C Under-19 World Cup tournament which starts in Bangladesh later this month with nine Dublin-based players called up. Spinning all-rounders Fiachra Tucker (Pembroke) and Harry Tector (YMCA) rejoin the 15-man squad having missed out on the Malaysian qualifiers, while Rush opening batsman Stephen Doheny - captain of Ireland’s Under17s - earns a first callup at this level after an impressive summer. Tucker and Tector join their elder brothers in the squad, with Lorcan

Tucker named as vicecaptain, and Jack Tector once again skippering the side. Pembroke’s Josh Little, Merrion’s Tom Stanton and Phoenix’s Ben White and Rory Anders retain their places in the side. The inclusion of twin brothers Gary and William McClintock mean there’s a real family affair look to the lineup. Ireland initially missed out on qualifying for this World Cup but were offered the chance to compete after Australia withdraw from the competition for security reasons. Cricket Ireland were satisfied that they could take up the offer to step

in from the International Cricket Council and head coach Ryan Eagleson is looking forward to the challenge ahead. “ We p l ay e d s o m e excellent cricket at both the European qualifiers in Jersey and the global qualifying event in Malaysia,” he said. “Unfortunately we lost out at the final hurdle on both occasions, but we’ve been handed this lifeline which we intend to make the most of. “We’ve strengthened the spin bowling, drafting in Fiachra [Tucker] and Harry Tector, while Stephen Doheny is an accomplished batsman who has scored heavily this season at all levels. “Our group looks tough with India and

Irish underage internationals Fiachra Tucker, Ben White, Lorcan Tucker and Jack Tector along with Colin Curry (centre)

New Zealand, while we will have a chance of revenge over Nepal who pipped us in Malaysia. “We’re all extremely grateful to the ICC for the opportunity to play in the World Cup and although we know it will be tough, we’re determined to make everyone proud.” The chance to captain Ireland at a World Cup is a dream come true for Irish skipper Jack Tector and he can’t wait to lead his country in Bangladesh. “It is a massive opportunity for the squad to represent Ireland on the world stage. I can’t

thank the ICC enough for their invitation and Cricket Ireland for acting so fast as a result. “Fortunately we have been training regularly, and with four days preparation in Dubai before we head on to Bangladesh, I know we will be ready for the India game on the 28th. “We have experience in sub-continental conditions having been to Sri Lanka and Malaysia over the last 12 months, so hopefully this will stand us in good stead once we get to Bangladesh. “To captain my country in a World Cup is

something I have dreamt about over the last few years and now that it’s actually happening is a truly unbelievable feeling.” Ireland are in Group D and will play matches against India (in Mirpur on January 28), Nepal (in Fatullah on January 30) and New Zealand (in Fatullah on February 1). If Ireland finishes inside the top two in Group D, then it will progress to the Super League, while it will feature in the Plate Championship if it ends up third or fourth in its group.

Captain Deasy plays pivotal role in Lansdowne win  sport@dublingazette.com

Lansdowne got the better of Clontarf in the UBL Division 1A clash last weekend. Picture: Deryck Vincent

SCOTT Deasy played the captain’s role as his late penalty guided Lansdowne to a gritty 19-18 victory over play-off rivals Clontarf on the 4G pitch at Castle Avenue in the Ulster Bank Division 1A. The steely out-half kicked 14 points in all, including four penalty goals, to deny Clontarf who had been within touching distance of the win thanks to replacement Eoghan Browne’s try. History was repeating itself as

back in late November, Clontarf missed out on an away triumph over Lansdowne when a late Deasy-converted try saw Mike Ruddock’s men sneak a 23-all draw. The north Dubliners, beaten by Garryowen last week, got off to a poor start today as Deasy slotted two penalties and converted returning scrum half Adam Griggs’ try - the New Zealander seized his chance to dive over from a close-in ruck. Deasy’s opposite number, Joey Carbery, showed lovely hands to create an unconverted try for

winger Rob McGrath which settled Tarf down. Carbery tagged on a penalty early in the second half to make it 13-8. The tide seemed to be turning as Carbery soon made it a twopoint game. A costly yellow card for Clontarf replacement scrum half Sam Cronin saw Deasy respond off the kicking tee and although Carbery successfully converted Browne’s try, it was Deasy who had the decisive say for the reigning champions. It was business as usual at the Belfield Bowl where Division 1A pacesetters UCD swept Garryo-

wen aside in a 45-19 bonus point triumph. With Leinster young guns Ross Byrne and Nick McCarthy directing operations from halfback, the students extended their winning streak to six games and pushed seven points clear at the summit. They led 21-7 at the halftime whistle. Barry Daly broke through midfield to set up a fifth minute opener for fellow winger Adam Byrne, and the long-striding Daly soon got over in the right corner for his eighth try of the league run.

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Cabo’s social reach knows no boundary The south Dublin club made plenty of waves online in their first year in the League of Ireland thanks to media strategy  james hendicott

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WHEN Cabinteely FC were accepted into the League of Ireland first division at 38 days’ notice early in 2015, they were little-known outside of the immediate area. A common reaction, in fact, was the lament of another Dublin-based

club being added to a top two divisions that is currently contains no less than six capital-based clubs. Since the Dun Laoghaire suburban club were admitted, however, their reputation has soared, in part off the back of social media. Dillon Foley took over the club’s social media

accounts as one of the first clients to join up with his fresh-from-university start-up The Link Marketing. Foley has been a member of Cabo for most of his life, as have much of his family. The relative unknowns soon picked up a lot of traction, and the season has seen a fan added to the Football Manager

Cabinteely ran a series of unique initiatives in their maiden season in the League of Ireland. Picture: cabinteelyfc.ie

franchise as a player (and a season ticket), thanks to a collaborative contest. It has seen free tickets handed out to losing gamblers after the club equalised in the dying seconds against the league leaders, and spending money on the social antics just once: in buying a birthday cake “for Yaya Toure” to post on social media. The multi-millionaire Manchester City midfielder had had a minor meltdown about his own club’s failure to do so. “We reached 3.5 million people last year,” Foley told GazetteSport. “The club has been the biggest referral to my business, and it’s the only thing clients want to talk about when I meet with them. I think it’s successful in part because people are surprised by it. It’s about building our image, but we started with a blank slate - essentially with nothing to lose. “We wanted to get our name out there,” Foley explained. “Publicity

leads to a fan base, and builds the club’s image. Later, we’d like the majority of League of Ireland players to have come from within the club, and obviously anything that gives us a bigger name will help with that.” The social media campaign has been so successful that in their first League of Ireland year, Cabinteely did take home a trophy: an FAI Award for Best Social Media. On the field, Cabinteely finished bottom of the League of Ireland first division in their first season, but with 38 days to prepare, that was to be expected. Their high attendances, fast-rising reputation and seemingly genuine commitment to the community. If you need any further proof of their positive intentions, season tickets for kids at less than €2 a game and a free Leaving Cert grinds deal for young players show a club that’s building on sturdy, localised roots.

FastSport

Rovers claim Leinster indoor title for fifth time HAT tricks from Jody Hosking and Ross Canning inspired Three Rock Rovers to win back the Leinster indoor hockey title from arch rivals Railway Union 10-7 in the final at St Columba’s. It was level five times before the Rathfarnham side pulled clear in the last 10 minutes. Hosking – later named man of the match – had made the early inroads with his three goals all coming in the first half. He had them in front at 1-0 and 2-1 before completing the first half scoring to make it 5-4 at the interval in a helter-skelter battle. Luke Madeley put two between the sides for the first time two minutes into the second half. Railway, though, looked the side in the ascendancy for much of the next 10 minutes with Nick Tate the key impetus from the back. They created two brilliant openings for Nowakowski which he took to make it 6-6 with nine minutes left. But, once level, they could not carry on with the same threat and Rovers pounced. Canning scored from a narrow angle off White’s assist to retake the lead. He then scored a stroke after Rovers’ second corner hit a body on the line. Railway pulled their keeper in favour of an extra outfielder but the strategy backfired as Fred Morris finished into an open net as did White for a 10-6 lead. David Richardson got one back on the final whistle but Rovers were celebrating their fifth Tony Byrne Cup success. Both Railway and Three Rock now advance to the national finals which take place in Ulster next weekend.

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friendship cup: joy abounds on finals day of superb tournament

Westmanstown unveil new sponsorship deal WESTMANSTOWN RFC girls’ team unveiled their new jersey last weekend following new sponsorship deals with Day Today Ongar and 3D Project Plus Management for their Under-18 and Under-15 teams’ matches against Tullow last weekend. The new jerseys were actually designed by the girls themselves and boasted an added addition of the logo of a charity close to one of the players hearts: Nurture Africa. Westmanstown is one of the newest youth clubs with its girls’ section one of its fastest growing areas. The Under-18 girls had a big season in 2014-15 with a Leinster title and a player capped for Ireland. It meant promotion for this season to Division 1 for both sides. It is proving challenging but the club is holding its own. The more experienced Tullow side proved too strong for Westmanstown who fought valiantly and learned a lot from the game. Westmanstown RFC girls train every Thursday at 6.30pm and are always looking for new players, as are all age groups in the club - both boys and girls. Go to www.westmanstownrfc.com or call 086 2323344 for more information. Sponsor PJ Delaney is pictured below handing over a jersey to club president Batty Hester.

One of the successful Hartstown Huntstown sides following a superb tournament last weekend.

Harts the top notch hosts sport@dublingazette.com

THE Hartstown Huntstown Friendship Cup concluded this past weekend with the finals day proving a massive success once again for the Blanchardstow n club. Despite a cold morning all across Dublin the atmosphere in Hartstown Park as droves of players, coaches, parents and supporters arrived on Saturday morning certainly warmed the spirits ahead of what proved to be an excellent day for all involved. The action came thick

and fast all day and it was the three Under-9s finals that kick-started all of the play at 10am. The cup final was an all St Mochta’s affair as their Navy side took on the Red and it was the Reds who came out on top thanks to a 2-0 win. Over on the next pitch, the plate final saw hosts Hartstown Huntstow n took on East Meath United with the Meath side winning 3-0. The shield final also had a Hartstown Huntstown team in it but they also missed out on victory with St Francis

Swim a mile Wallace and Woods launch big annual challenge swim Ireland announced details of the 2016 Swim for a Mile Challenge with David Wallace, former Irish international rugby player and Laura Woods, TV3 presenter, on hand to launch the initiative. It is open to swimmers of all abilities and involves 12 weeks of training to reach the goal of swimming a mile. It will take place in 12 pools nationwide in April with the National Aquatic Centre among them.To sign up, visit www.swimforamile.com. Picture: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

taking the shield back to Clondalkin. In the Under-10s agegroup, there were semifinals to be contested. Both were played at 10.40am and on Pitch 1, Esker Celtic and St Mochta’s played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. T hat result meant penalties and it was the Lucan side who advanced thanks to a 6-5 win in the shootout. They were joined in the final by Swords Celtic who beat Tolka Rovers in the other semifinal. Rovers went on to claim glory by beating Esker 6-2 in the final. The Under-11s had

two cup finals to be played which meant four semi-finals. Drogheda Boys booked their place in the first final by beating East Meath United 9-8 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. They were joined in the final by Corduff who beat Blanch rivals Castleknock Celtic 2-0. The final was a real joy to watch with Drogheda coming out on top with a 5-2 result. The other Under-11 final saw Baldoyle take on St Mochta’s. Baldoyle reached it by beating Dunboyne 2-0 and Mochta’s comfortably breezed past Kinsealy

Boys. The final itself was game of the day with Baldoyle going 3-0 in front before the Saints clawed their way back to win 4-3. Finally, the Under12s. In their semi-final, Esker Celtic and Maynooth Town drew 2-2 before Celtic won the shootout 4-3. Lourdes Celtic were already waiting in the final having defeated Hartstown Huntstown 3-0 in the other semi. It was Lourdes who won the last final of the day thanks to a 3-1 win but in truth, there were no real losers.

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Erin Go Bragh duo line out for county U-14s

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Erin Go Bragh duo Aoibhinn Burke and

Ellen Gribben were part of the Dublin ladies Under-14 football team who triumphed over Waterford last weekend. They both made significant contributions to two fine victories over Waterford hosted in Thomas Davis. The girls are in action again next weekend against Tipperary in their next challenge game.

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nursery boys and girls back and we

website and can be viewed under the

also look forward to welcoming new

MORE tab on the main page.

members and friends. January 2016 registration and regrading forms are now available on www.castleknock.net under the

Best wishes to all our management teams and players as they prepare for 2016. Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.

forms section. Castleknock GAA club have set up a chartered physiotherapy service,

Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!

erin go bragh 2016 membership is now due. Forms

Na Fianna man Johnny Cooper at the launch of the O’Byrne Cup. Picture: Paul Mohan

Andrews registers key Dublin points

o’byrne cup

Dublin 1-16 DCU 1-12  james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

ST BRIGID’S full forward Paddy Andrews played 53-minutes for a new-look Dublin side, notching 0-2 with some typically timely points for the county outfit as they saw off their energetic third-level opponents. Dublin overcame DCU at Parnell Park to book a date with Longford in the pre-season O’Byrne Cup semi-final, despite a strong showing from the students, coming out on

top by a scoreline that slightly flattered the visitors at 1-16 to 1-12. The Boys in Blue started slowly, with DCU finding plenty of space in among a Dublin defence that looked substantially below par, while Dean Rock and the rising minor Con O’Callaghan kept the sky blues in touch at the other end, before O’Callaghan notched the Dubs only goal with a sharp finish in the 19th minute. An increasingly feisty game saw the ever-domineering Dean Rock bully the DCU backs, scoring 0-6 (2f), while Jason

Whelan’s second half cameo saw the Ballymun Kickhams man use his energy to make incisions into the students’ backline. Shane Carey’s late net saw the students flatter to deceive in a game Dublin never really looked like losing, but will still leave Jim Gavin feeling he has plenty to sort before the league season rolls around. Johnny Cooper appeared irritated for much of the match at cornerback, and was somewhat lucky to escape without a card, but it is fringe players like Shane

Carthy and Cormac Costello who have most to gain from outings like this, and in a bitty game in slippery conditions, few particularly stood out. In difficult conditions, the day suited merely getting the basics right. The manager’s trial of almost 30 different players across the three group stage games makes his strategy clear, however, and if only the boisterous O’Callaghan comes from the experiment, it will have been one worth undertaking. Dublin travel to Longford on Sunday, January 17, with kick off at 2pm.

Contact Ciara on 087 9147154.

can be downloaded of our website,

Adult hurling and football pre-

eringobraghgaa.ie, and are avail-

season started on January 5. Our

able on request. Contact Finbarr

men’s minor and adult teams are

on 086 3837411.

always looking for players.

Well done to Ellen Gribben and

Anyone interested in pla ying

Aoibhinn Burke who were part of

football can call George on 087

the Under-14 Dublin ladies football

9709795. Anyone interested in play-

team who play Waterford at the

ing hurling can contact Karl on 087

weekend. Both girls did the club

2352074.

proud and are in action next week against Tipperary in Thurles. Our Under-10 girls are looking

We are seeking a new management team for our AHL7 adult hurling team.

for new players. Call Ronan on 086

Previous experience desirable

8066614. Our minor and Under-16

and an ability to get the best out

ladies football teams are looking

of a good bunch of lads essential.

for players.

Expressions of interest and details

Our adult camogie team is look-

of prior experience to club secre-

ing for coaches; contact Jason on

tary Paul Gilmartin at secretary.

086 3541146. Adult camogie train-

eringobragh.dublin@gaa.ie or 086

ing continues every Monday and

6012523.

Wednesday from 8-9pm in Ongar Community Centre.

There was no winner of our weekly lotto. Numbers drawn were: 3, 4,

Gaelic4Mothers and Others’ team

19 and 25. Our five €20 prize winners

training returns on February 2 on

were: M Bedford, J Mac, A Barry, E

Tuesdays and Thursdays in 2016.

Corcoran, I O’Moore.

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Knock hurlers on the up  nathan kelly

sport@dublingazette.com

BY THEIR own account, Castleknock’s first season in AHL 2 was, well, so-so. Wins were gained where expected as most

of the attention was focused on the championship. That duly paid off as the club won the intermediate championship which means they will compete in senior B for

the first time this year. Their league form saw them win five, lose five and draw one, which meant a sixth place finish but manager Antoin O’Cleirigh says a step-up is needed in 2016.

“We were and we weren’t happy with last season. We picked up points where expected to but our form fell away after a decent start and when our focus shifted to the championship,”

said O’Cleirigh. “Obviously this year is going to be a stepup once again but one we’re looking forward to. We are working hard to develop our team and develop our players individually. We’ve a good base of more senior players but also a lot of younger players coming through who we want to give a chance to. “The thing is with younger players though is picking out the right games at the right time for them to grow as players,” he added. When asked if his squad will see many new faces get a chance to impress even on the training pitch, the Dublin 15 side’s manager offered hope to club’s stars of tomorrow. “We’ve an open-door policy,” he said. I think last year we used about

30 or 31 players and plenty of youngsters got a chance. It’s important however that if younger players are given an opportunity that they take it and look to stake their claim.” The adult hurling section of the club has also been working hard to create a bond between themselves and the juvenile section. “We got a few calls of parents who are running sessions for the kids last season asking for our help, said O’Cleirigh. “When we went down I was blown away by the sessions they were currently putting on, they were excellent. But we’ve offered a bit more technical help to tweak a few things and it seems to have created a good relationship in the club. “It’s also great for the younger kids in the club

to work with the senior players. Hurling is different to football as in when the helmets are on; the players can seem a bit anonymous so to have them on training field with the kids can only bring good things in the future.” Finally, O’Cleirigh reflected on the longserving Mick Geraghty’s decision to step down from the backroom team of the senior hurlers. “I would say Mick has stepped back rather than stepped down as he’ll always be around the club and welcome around this team. I c o u l d n ’t e m p h a s i s e enough the excellence of his work over the years which was carried out in such an understated way. A real club-man and an excellent one too,” said the Castleknock manager.

Castleknock in action against Naomh Mearnog in 2015. Picture: Niall O’Connell