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A MAN who bravely bypassed his wife’s nagging has come out for the better after scooping €500,000 in the EuroMillions.
The lucky Dubliner bought his winning ticket in Tom Stanley’s, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on the day of the November 15 draw. As his wife sat sheepishly sipping champagne in the cosy confines
of the exclusive National Lottery Winners’ Room, he said: “I would be a very superstitious Lotto and EuroMillions player. I always do my own lucky numbers for every draw which my wife wasn’t overly happy about.
“She’s always nagging me for buying my Lotto and EuroMillions tickets. She used to tell me that I hadn’t a chance of winning so I’m very happy to prove her wrong.” Full Story on Page 10
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COUNCIL | TYRRELSTOWN PARK TO GET €45K NETWORK OF PATHS
€400k funding boost for seven Fingal towns SYLIVA POWNALL A BUMPER €400,000 boost is on the way for seven north Dublin towns and villages. Seven Fingal projects will get funding ranging from €29,000 to €100,000 for improved paths and signage, outdoor exercise areas and playgrounds. A wide variety of improvement projects identified by the council and local community groups will be funded under the €10million 2016 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Among the beneficiaries of the scheme are Ballyboughal which has been
approved for €34,000 for the installation of outdoor exercise equipment. In Balrothery €100,000 will be spent on various projects including the landscape improvements at the entrance to, and the exit from the village. A portion of the Balrothery cash will also go towards a new pathway linking Glebe Park to an existing heritage trail through the village; the installation of outdoor exercise equipment in Glebe Park; and boundary improvements to Balrothery graveyard. In Balscadden a fund of €34,000 has been approved for the installa-
tion of outdoor exercise equipment. In Donabate €39,000 will be spent to install signage at the train station and to replace an old gateway at Newbridge House and Farm estate, making the facility more accessible for local residents. In Loughshinny €29,000 has been pledged for streetscape and environmental enhancements to a strategic site at the entrance to Loughshinny Village on the R128 Rush to Skerries Road. While in Rush €99,000 has been allocated for the delivery of a playground in Harbour Park. A spend of €45,000 has
A spend of €45,000 will lead to a network of paths through Tyrrelstown Park
been approved for the development of a network of paths through Tyrrelstown Park. The grants will be further supplemented by funding from Fingal County Council. Welcoming the news, County manager Paul
Reid said it “further recognises the cooperation and partnership enjoyed by the local communities and Fingal County Council.” Mayor Darragh Butler (FF) said: “This is great news and I warmly welcome it.”
FASTNews
Fun customer appreciation night at Maxi Zoo Blanch
THE festive season gets underway at Maxi Zoo Blanchardstown on November 24 where pet owners will have the opportunity to meet ‘Santa Paws’ as part of fun filled customer appreciation nights. The pet experts at Maxi Zoo have extended an open invitation to everyone to join them on the night with events taking place in their Blanchardstown store from 7 to 9pm. Visitors will be spoiled on the night with a host of treats and special offers and can also pick up top tips on the perfect Christmas present for their pet. “This is our way of saying thank you to our loyal customers throughout Dublin for all their support throughout the year,” said Alice Cross, executive director of Maxi Zoo Ireland.
Connolly Art Collective to host second exhibition THE Connolly Art Collective are hosting their second art exhibition in Connolly Hospital in support of the Blanchardstown Hospital Society. Chief of Surgery Professor Tom Walsh will be donating art work from his own personal collection to the hospital at the opening on November 23 from 6 – 8.30pm. The exhibition will be open until December 9, Monday – Friday from 10am – 4pm.
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SYLVIA POWNALL A DUBLIN choir will see its Christmas dream come true this year – just months after the man who set it all in motion passed away. The Park Singers, founded in 1970 by Dr Sean Creamer (right) in the Phoenix Park, will launch their first ever Christmas CD at a gala concert in Christchurch Cathedral.
But sadly Sean, who also founded both the National Children’s and the Dublin Secondary Schoolgirls’ choirs, died earlier this year. Choir spokesperson Maria Murray said: “We have wanted to do a Christmas CD for years. Christchurch is the ideal place for the launch – beautiful acoustics in a beautiful, historic setting. “Sean was very well known in educational circles, as well as in choral circles and in
many primary and secondary schools. Unfortunately, he passed away only five months ago.” The concert on Sunday, December 4 ,will be a bittersweet experience for the 35-strong choir and director Orla Gillan, since Sean won’t get to see them realise a long-held ambition. But they are determined to do him proud with a festive and uplifting evening of carols by candlelight including O Holy Night, Carol of the Bells and Silent Night – along with new Christ-
mas material. The Parks are also excited to be launching their Christmas CD ‘The Park Singers Christmas Songbook’ on the night. The Park Singers are determined to keep Sean’s legacy going and are urging anyone who shares their love of Christmas carols to get their ticket for the event early. Tickets cost €10 plus booking fee are available from christchurchtickets.com.
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Accused to Ombudsman gets ’doon with the kids face retrial
A MAN who acted with others in the stabbing of 28-year-old Mulhuddart man Gerard Burnett outside his girlfriend’s house in 2012 faces a retrial after the Court of Appeal overturned his murder conviction. Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan allowed the appeal and directed a retrial. Andrew Gibney, 24, of Drumheath Avenue, Mulhuddart has been remanded in custody to appear before the Central Criminal Court.
IAN BEGLEY CHILDREN’S Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon was in Phibblestown last week to hear the local Foróige Youth Committee’s views on children’s rights. This visit formed part of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office Tune In consultation which is underway until the end of November. Foróige project worker Renagh Hayden said: “We were absolutely delighted when the Ombudsman offered to visit Phibblestown Community Centre to hear about the work of these fantastic young people. Dr Muldoon said he was committed to making sure that children’s rights in Ireland are respected. He added: “I need to speak to and listen to as many young people as possible. That’s why I came to Phibblestown.”
Varadkar kicks boot into Pence The minister has criticised the VP elect over his bizarre conversion therapy beliefs
IAN BEGLEY OPENLY gay Minister Leo Varadkar has slammed Vice President-elect Mike Pence over his beliefs on conversion therapy. Donald Trump’s number two has been dogged with criticism after announcing his support of using federal money to treat gay people “seeking to change their sexual behaviour”. Taoiseach Enda Kenny had also faced heavy criticism for inviting Mr Pence to Ireland during a 15-minute phone-call. Speaking on RTE’s Marian Finucane show, MrVaradkar said he would welcome Pence to Ireland so he could tell him his story of coming out gay. He added that while
he’d like to see the incoming VP visit Ireland he “profoundly disagreed” with his past support for gay conversion therapy. “I don’t like what Trump and Pence stand for, particularly on social issues. The right approach, I think, with anyone is to respect their religion, respect their values and engage with them. “That’s how you win over minds and soften hearts,” he said. “When it comes to Mick Pence, I’d like him to come to Ireland. I’d personally like to meet him. I’d love to tell him my story but more importantly I’d love to tell him the story of our country. The country of his ancestors and how we went from being one of the
most conservative countries in the world [to where we are now]. That’s the way to deal with things.” The local minister added that engagement like that was the right way to deal with the Trump/ Pence administration. “I wouldn’t like to see Ireland approaching what’s happened in America, the new administration, with disrespec,” he added. “I don’t think they should be shunned. I don’t think they should be boycotted. I don’t think we should take away other people’s freedom of speech or right of tolerance. “I think what we should do is engage with Pence and Trump but not sacrifice our values and our social freedoms.”
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HATS OFF TO ALL THE STUDENTS OF ITB WHO
Rebecca Maguire, Éadaoin Mooney, Sarah Whelan, Amy Roberts, Laura Sullivan and Holly Walton all graduated Lorna Sullivan, Karen Mpabalwani and Leah Sweeney
We Made it!
with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Development
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HERE were great celebrations as ITB welcomed their 2016 Graduates for their 16th Graduation Ceremony. The event saw over over 940 full and part-time students receiving awards in various disciplines. Students graduated from 42 courses in total including; Business, Engineering, Computing, Creative Digital Media, Horticulture, Sports Management & Coaching, Social Care, Community & Youth Development and Early Childhood Care.
Danielle Jameson and Amy O’Reilly
Rob Hale with Anita Hale
Natasha Radford, Kelly Richards and Kristina Podsiblova who all graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media
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GRADUATED WITH FLYING COLOURS RECENTLY
Lee Van Thai, Fran Farrell, Jack Hartnett, Carl O’Donovan, Paul Gorman and Karl Smith who all graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media
Mary Kiwanuka, Nitish Raj Singh and Fei Wang
Brenda Jordon
Robyn Doyle
Darren Cosgrave
Omobola Sulaimon, Tasneem Ismaeel and Adedolapo Hamid
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FINGAL DUBLIN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE & CSR AWARDS
Parfois Blanchardstown - Well deserved winner of Retail Premises of the Year Excellence Award Kerrie Francis and Nicole Groves - EW Technologies Blanchardstown
Celebrating the local business community T
HE annual Fingal Business Awards ceremony attracted a crowd of almost 500 people last week. The gathering at the gala black tie event saw 22 winners from a total of 250 entries. The JC Savage Business Person of the Year Award went to Dr David Keenan from Mallinckrodt, Blanchardstown. David has almost 25 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and was delighted to accept the accolade.
EW Technologies - Winner of the Customer Service, Services Sector Excellence Award
David Quin, Maeve Dorman, Amanda Holden and Raul Delgade from PayPal - Winner of the CSR Award for Workplace Employer of the Year
Dr David Keenan from Mallinckrodt
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COMPETITION | WON PLACE IN PRESTIGIOUS FINAL
Blanch beauty plagued by bullies is belle of the ball IAN BEGLEY A LOCAL schoolgirl who had been plagued by bullies growing up is now competing for the title of the most beautiful girl in Ireland. Stunning 18-year-old Seanagh Carton from Blanchardstown has won a place in the prestigious final of The Most Beautiful Girl in Ireland competition, in which she has a chance to represent Ireland at the Most Beautiful Girl in the World in Dubai in January 2017. The Coolmine Leaving Cert student will be up against 13 other ladies from around the country on November 25 in the Limerick Strand Hotel. Speaking to The Gazette, Seanagh admits that she has little confidence in herself due to experiencing several years of vicious bullying, but hopes this competition will help her come out of her shell. “The bullying began when I first started secondary school. There were loads of girls there who turned on me and began to give me an extremely hard time. “I was being violently threatened at the time and it even got to the stage where the gardai had to be involved. “Eventually, things got so bad that I had to change schools. I’ve since had a lot of help from counsellors and my parents who have taught me to just get on with things. “It’s still hard sometimes because you don’t know who to trust and my confidence is still low, but I believe doing this competition will really help my self-esteem.” Seanagh said that it would be “an absolute dream” if she was crowned as the most beautiful girl in Ireland and is now busy preparing for the big day. “I haven’t really thought much about winning at this stage because I am just so preoccupied with getting ready for the competition. The experience itself is enough for
me to be honest. I have to speak about myself in front of the panel of judges and if I can manage to do that I will be just so happy with myself. I think it’ll be very good for me to step out of the box and get out of my comfort zone.” Seanagh is also a talented platform diver and has competed in several competitions abroad, including the UK, Switzerland and America. She is also an avid runner and plans to compete in next year’s Jamaican marathon alongside her mam. Next year the 18-year-old hopes to go on to college where she will study veterinary nursing. Among many other things, Seanagh is also qualified in make-up artistry and manages a Facebook blog Missy Moo Makeup Artist and Model.
Seanagh is a talented platform diver and has competed in several competitions abroad
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LOTTO WINNER | WIFE’S NAGGING IGNORED AND JUST AS WELL
‘I’m very happy to prove her wrong’ IAN BEGLEY A MAN who bravely bypassed his wife’s nagging has come out for the better after scooping €500,000 in the EuroMillions. The lucky Dubliner bought his winning ticket in Tom Stanley’s, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, on the day of the November 15 draw. He exclaimed that his family would not be celebrating their huge win had it not been for his perseverance with his lucky numbers. As his wife sat sheepishly sipping champagne in the cosy confines of the
exclusive National Lottery Winner’s Room, he said: “I would be a very superstitious Lotto and EuroMillions player. I always do my own lucky numbers for every draw which my wife wasn’t overly happy about. “She’s always nagging me for buying my Lotto and EuroMillions tickets. She used to tell me that I hadn’t a chance of winning so I’m very happy to prove her wrong,” he smirked. The loving husband excitedly explained that his wife would be central to all of the upcoming celebrations which he had already been planning
prior to his big win. “It’s my wife’s birthday over the weekend so I wanted to get her something very special to celebrate. I was under a little bit of pressure financially so I was resigned to using my credit to get her something nice. “We can now celebrate in style without worrying about the credit card bills arriving in the post,” he smiled. The Dublin man first realised that he may have had a winning ticket when he was waiting for his daughter to finish school. “I scanned the ticket on the National Lottery App and it told me I was a win-
ner and it gave me a number to call,” he said. “I still didn’t know how much I had won so I called the number and gave them all of the details on my ticket. When I was told that I had won a half million euros, I just started crying. I felt an overwhelming sense of relief that is impossible to describe.” When asked for his thoughts on his plans for his €500,000 win, he stated that his family was the most important aspect of his win. “First thing is first, we will be buying our own home in the area we are in now. “To be able to say that we will be mortgage free without having to pay any rent again is incredible. “It will have such a stabilising effect for us and all of the kids to have a home which we can truly call our own,” said the proud dad.
Louise O’Donnell, manager of Tom Stanley’s in Blancardstown told The Gazette that they have sold many winning tickets throughout the years. “This definitely isn’t our first win. Our store upstairs sold a €3.4m ticket before and the other one downstairs sold a €100,000 one. “We have also sold a million-euro raffle ticket and the winner came into us the next day with a box of chocolates for the staff. “We’re all delighted for the €500,000 winner and I’m sure it’ll be a very nice Christmas present for him and his family. “ We d o n ’ t k n o w who won it, but when the numbers were announced the staff here were all scrambling to check their tickets, but since they’ve turned up to work I’m sure it’s none of them,” she laughed.
FASTNews
Blanch local helps organise anime and manga convention
BLANCH local Raissa Perez helped to organise Ireland’s largest anime and manga convention, held in Croke Park last week. Working as a service engineer Perez worked at the Eirtakon event, which celebrated its 12th year. The three-day convention saw over 5000 people from all over Ireland come together for the weekend to celebrate anime, manga and Japanese culture. Attendees got to meet their favourite voice actors, cosplayers, watch their favourite anime films, play Pokémon Go, and show off their cosplay outfits. Panels from guests of honour and voice actors Luci Christian best known for voicing Nami in One Piece and John Swasey best known for voicing Salvador in Borderlands 2 and Sgt Hauser in Halo. League of Legends held a tournament where the top four winning teams won €1,000 euro. Eirtakon also announced that this year they are supporting Jigsaw, The National Centre for Youth Mental Health.
Celebrated transplant athlete Ron Grainger
Transplant Games joy for Castleknock super athlete Ron IAN BEGLEY A CASTLEKNOCK transplant recipient has been selected as an ambassador for the World Transplant Games’ Fit for Life initiative. Ron Grainger, a celebrated kidney transplant athlete, was brought out onto the pitch at half time during the Ireland v All Blacks match earlier this month, where he was introduced to the world. Ron said he believes that keeping fit is a great way for others to see what a successfully transplanted organ can do to restore a person’s quality of life. “The gift of life as a result of receiving an organ transplant is something to be treasured. As with any precious gift, it should be cared for, protected and even proudly displayed,” he said. “Keeping fit is one way of doing that, enabling yourself and others to see what a successfully transplanted organ can do to restore a wonderful quality of life.” Having been diagnosed with an inherited degenerative kidney disorder when he was just 32, Ron realised that by his early 50s he would require renal replacement therapy through dialysis or transplant. “As chronic renal failure became a reality, my fitness levels deteriorated significantly. Receipt of a
successful kidney transplant aged 53 changed that. “Immediately following my transplant, I set myself specific exercise goals as part of a rehabilitation programme to ensure as rapid a return as possible to a good level of fitness. “After my transplant, I returned to an extremely busy job as a urological surgeon within nine weeks of my transplant and maintained a reasonable level of fitness mainly by walking and golfing.” As he approached retirement, Ron said he was determined to undertake a more serious approach to fitness. “I first participated in the European Transplant and Dialysis Games in 2014, obtaining medals in golf and the 5 kilometre race walk. “Subsequent to these games I returned to gym exercise and undertook a programme of resistance and weight training with a specific focus on training to run sprints. “I had not competed in any running events for 48 years but on returning to a programme of focussed exercise training, I competed in golf, 100 metres, 200 metres, long jump, ball throw and 4 x 100 metres relay in the most recent European Transplant and Dialysis games in Vantaa, obtaining four gold medals and one bronze,” he said.
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DUBLINBUSINESS NEW NETWORK | PROVIDING SUPPORTS TO FEMALE EMPLOYEES
Fujitsu launches initiative to encourage divHERsity IAN BEGLEY TV3 presenter Martin King with Noel Keeley, MD of Musgrave MarketPlace
Musgrave MarketPlace announces €2.2m upgrade of its Ballymun store MUSGRAVE MarketPlace has unveiled a €2.2m upgraded Ballymun store, located off St Margaret’s Road. The store’s renovation forms part of an ongoing commitment from the wholesaler to deliver first class customer service experience and unrivalled product offerings to its customers. At 75,000 square feet overall, the new Ballymum store has increased in size by 20% and positions itself as the ‘cash
Businesses asked to ‘help save our bees’ IRISH businesses are being called on to take action in helping to save the bees. The National Biodiversity Data Centre and Bord Bia have launched a Framework for Businesses as part of the AllIreland Pollinator Plan, which identifies actions that companies can take to help protect pollinators and the livelihoods of farmers who rely on their invaluable pollination service. Irish pollinators are in decline, with one third of Ireland’s 98 bee species threatened by extinction in Ireland.
and carry of the future’, with a range of new speciality areas and stateof-the art technology to offer retail and foodservice customers a best-inclass shopping experience. Customers will now avail of free wifi, self-scan store entry and touchscreens which have been installed throughout the cash and carry to provide access to the wider range available from the central distribution warehouse in Blanchardstown. The annual value of pollinators for human food crops is at least €53 million. Speaking at the launch, Dr Jane Stout, deputy chair of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan Steering Group, said, “Without pollinators it would be impossible for farmers or gardeners to affordably produce many of the fruits and vegetables we need for a healthy diet. Pollinators are also necessary for a healthy environment and landscape. Without them, the 78% of wild plants in Ireland that require insect pollination would disappear. The plan, makes Ireland one of the first countries in Europe with an approach to address this problem.”
FUJITSU Ireland has launched the Women’s Business Network @ Fujitsu, a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion amongst its workforce and associated work practices. The network will provide the following supports to female Fujitsu Ireland employees. O ve r t h e n e x t 1 2 months the network will host an inspiring lineup of speakers, themed events and a number of forums to discuss the challenges and issues facing women in business and celebrating those women who have inspired both within and outside of the technology sector. The network aims to get both sexes discussing the issues of working in maledominated industries and to help understand each other better. Organisers
I.T. giant Fujitsu has moved to promote diversity and inclusion amongst its Irish workforce
hope the programme can strengthen and boost the professional relationships of Fujitsu Ireland members whilst unlocking the value that diversity presents.
Veronica Rahneberg, sales director Fujitsu Ireland said: “This is a great initiative that will benefit not only female colleagues but also Fujitsu Ireland as a whole. It is our hope that
this network will serve as a launch pad for our employees to build on their success to date and ultimately reach their full potential, influencing an affecting change at the
highest levels. “We see this initiative as not only benefiting Fujitsu Ireland but also the broader global Fujitsu network and ultimately our client partners.”
EpiCor Therapeutics wins start-up of the year award EpiCor Therapeutics, an earlystage biotech start-up, has won University College Dublin’s (UCD) 2016 Start-Up of the Year Award. The start-up won the award and a €20,000 prize, after being declared overall winner of the 2016 UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme. EpiCor Therapeutics is developing new disease-modifying treatments that target the mechanisms underlying the development of heart failure. The initial focus of EpiCor Therapeutics is to repurpose an existing drug, 5-azacytidine, for the treatment of a devastating heart disease called hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
The disease currently affects around 175,000 people, with associated annual healthcare costs of over $1 billion, in the US alone. HOCM is a disease in which a portion of the heart muscle is enlarged without any obvious cause resulting in impairment of the heart. The disease, which has no approved disease-modifying therapeutics, is a significant cause of sudden cardiac death of individuals in any age group, and a leading cause of such death in young athletes. Research carried out at UCD by the start-up co-founders indicates that this drug targets the mechanisms that drive the abnormal thickening of the
heart muscle which results in the development of this disease. Dr John Baugh of EpiCor Therapeutics said: “It is an honour for us to win the 2016 UCD Start-up of the Year Award. It is
a great endorsement for us going forward as we work to develop treatments to target a variety of heart diseases, including our initial focus on hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.”
Founders of EpiCor Therapeutics: Dr John Baugh; Dr Nadia Glezeva and Dr Chris Watson. Picture: Nick Bradshaw
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Paul Brady, legendary singer-songwriter
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Guinness Choir will put you into the festive spirit at St Patrick’s Cathedral THE Guinness Choir will be holding their much anticipated Christmas Concert in St Patrick’s Cathedral on December 4 at 6.30pm Following the success of last year’s event, singersongwriter Paul Brady will take to the stage as a special guest with the choir for a programme of classical choral music and carols. The concert will feature the choral suite of the Armed Man by Karl Jenkins, while the choir will also perform three separate short arrangements of the sacred work O Magnum Mysterium by Victoria, Gabrieli and Lauridsen, as well as traditional Christmas carols. Tickets are on sale now and are available from www.guinnesschoir.org, and by emailing guinnesschoirtickets@gmail.com.
FRESH NEW TALENT TO SHOWCASE WORK CHECK out the work of Ireland’s most talented young filmmakers at the Irish Film Institute on December 7. The Fresh Film Festival promotes the work of filmmakers between the ages of 13 and 18. Each year, hundreds of creative young folks armed with cameras and editing software submit their creations to Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards, with standouts entries being
selected for showcase at festivals and events all over the world. See the best of young people’s filmmaking in Ireland at the IFI, where you can also hear from the winners and get up close and personal with Q&A sessions. If you plan on entering Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2017, or just love watching films made by talented young filmmakers, this is the place to be.
CHECKING BACK IN TO FAWLTY TOWERS BASIL, Sybil and Manuel of Faulty Towers are coming to the Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel on Dec 6 and 7 to serve up an evening of fine dining, mayhem and a fest of comic delights to keep you laughing all the way to dessert. Basil is manic, Sybil domineering, and Manuel – of course – is hopelessly language-challenged. Everything that can go wrong, does in some beautifully controlled chaos. Just don’t mention the war! This multi-award winning show has been winning fans and accolades at Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide Festivals for years and has played over 500 sell out shows in Ireland during the last eight years. Featuring all the best gags and a great meal, this is the loosely script-
ed, pitch-perfect ‘13th episode’ of the TV series which develops the characters made famous by John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs. On the menu you’ll enjoy two hours of sidesplitting, belly-aching fun in this “eat, drink and laugh sensation”. Tickets are priced at 47.50 and can be purchased at www.paviliontheatre.ie/.
MUSICAL WORLDS COME TOGETHER FOR the very first time, the RTE National Symphony Orchestra are presenting Video Games Classics, a concert of major video game soundtracks and classical music hits. The massive orchestral scores of World of Warcraft, Resident Evil, Skyrim, Final Fantasy,
Advent Rising and Tetris all feature as do blockbuster classical numbers from The Planets, Mozart’s Requiem, The Firebird and Carmina Burana. Originally created for the World of Warcraft Expansion, Warlords of Draenor, the extended work Malach has become a fan favourite, garnering millions of YouTube views in its various incarnations. Soprano Sarah Shine joins for the video game classic, Tetris Opera and Advent Rising. Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and classical hits by Debussy, Mussorgsky and Beethoven as featured in The Evil Within and Kingdom Hearts will make this a night to remember. This event is taking place at the National Concert Hall on Friday, December 2 at 8pm.
Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience develops the characters made famous by John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs
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SR STAN LAUNCHES FOCUS IRELAND CAMPAIGN
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Campaign aims to end homophobic and transphobic bullying MOLLY O’CONNELL
Sister Stan pictured with Rachel Price from Focus Ireland and her two children Aaron and Meabh Compton at the launch of the Focus Ireland urgent Christmas appeal. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
‘It breaks my heart that 2,500 children could be homeless for Christmas’ IAN BEGLEY
SISTER Stan has launched Focus Ireland’s Christmas appeal with a hard-hitting campaign that highlights the record number of homeless. The new campaign makes an urgent appeal to people to donate to support Focus Ireland’s work challenging homelessness. More than 2,400 children and nearly 1,200 families are homeless in Ireland, according to latest figures. The campaign features TV, radio and outdoor ads and runs over the coming weeks leading up to Christmas. The outdoor ad features a mother and her child alongside the stark line: “Homelessness. We can’t live like this anymore.”
Focus Ireland launched the campaign outside Government Buildings in Dublin with an admobile featuring the charity’s new poster. Sr Stan spoke passionately of the terrible impact being homeless has on children – and families - as she said: “Christmas should be one of the happiest times of the year for children and their families. “However, it breaks my heart to think that up to 2,500 children will be homeless on Christmas Day this year. “I know from meeting families who are homeless that we support it’s the children who feel it the worst. “Many times a family who are homeless are often
squeezed into one hotel room – three or four people in one room, nowhere to cook or for children to play. There are also many single people and couples homeless and they all need a place to call home.” Sr Stan highlighted the vital role Focus Ireland’s lifeline services play in supporting people as Focus Ireland reported that its family team services have supported 230 families and just under 450 children in Dublin to secure a home and escape from the trauma of homelessness in the first 10 months of this year ( In partnership with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive and local authorities). The charity also supports hundreds of families who are
still homeless and living in hotels and B&Bs. One mother Gillian who was homeless but has now secured a home with support of Focus Ireland said: “When you have a home you don’t realise how lucky you are, my daughter was only two weeks old when we became homeless, I don’t think I’d even be here now if it wasn’t for Focus Ireland, I wake up every day now and think ‘I have a home’.” Focus Ireland said its new campaign aims to keep homelessness firmly on the public and political agenda in the countdown to Christmas. People can donate at www. focusireland.ie or 1850 204 205.”
ONE IN THREE young LGBT people aged 14 to 18 has attempted to take their own lives because of bullying, rejection and pressures to hide who they really are, according to a new study. The findings by LGBT youth group BeLonG To make the strong case that young people are being left behind as Ireland becomes more progressive and inclusive of the LGBT community. Last week, secondary schools across Ireland took part in BeLonG To’s Stand Up campaign. The aim of this initiative is to end homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools as well as encouraging a safe and supportive environment for young LGBT+ people. The study showed that bullying puts the mental health, wellbeing and potential of LGBT students at serious risk. It said students are still reporting high levels of LGBT bullying in Irish post primary schools. 67% of LGBT+ young people witnessed bullying of other LGBT students and over 50% of them personally experienced bullying. One in four missed or skipped school to avoid negative treatment due to being LGBT+. Minister for Education, Richard Bruton and BeLonG To are calling on even more post primary schools to participate this year to help address the issue. Moninne Griffith, Executive Director, BeLonG To said: “Despite the great progress we have made in Ireland with equality legislation and marriage equality, most LGBT students are still facing very tough situations in their schools - rejection, bullying and pressures to hide who they really are. This has devastating impacts on their levels of selfharm and suicide.” Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Education said: “I encourage every post primary school in Ireland to get involved in this excellent initiative to empower students to support their LGBT+ friends. “My Department has provided funding for this initiative since 2013 as part of the implementation of the Action Plan on Bullying. “We will be working hard over the coming year to continue to advance the Action Plan on Bullying and with Minister Zappone on the LGBT Youth Strategy.” The campaign also has a strong social media presence, and encourages young people to post pictures with friends, with the #StandUp2016, to show their support. Visit belongto.org for more information about the Stand-up Campaign.
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Q UA L I F I E D e n g i n e e r C l i n t o n Gannon has gone from designing bridges to customising skateboards as he puts his expertise to new use. The 36-year-old decided to pursue a career change during the recession – and as a skater and one-time ice hockey player, is not too surprised at what he’s ended up doing. Clinton, who has a skate shop in Tallaght and has just opened a second in Swords, said: “I always wanted to have my own business and I saw a gap in the market. “First off I set up a mobile roller disco and was doing that for a while. Some weeks were good, some not so good, but I noticed that a lot of parents were inquiring about skates. “So I set up a website and clocked up a good few sales and decided to open a shop.” Clinton, from Tallaght, started trading from a cold warehouse in 2014 before moving to his first shop, and opened his second outlet just over a month ago. He told The Gazette: “In Swords we’re getting a fantastic reaction from everyone who comes into the shop. The feedback is phenomenal. “The kids love the idea of customisation and because I’m an engineer I have a great insight into the mechanics and I can buy components and put them together to build up scooters or skates to meet specific requirements.” Clinton hopes the enthusiasm
shown for his GoSk8.ie outlets will encourage parents to buy their kids a set of wheels for Christmas to help keep them active. He said: “It’s a bit worrying to hear medical studies say that Ireland is set to become the most obese country in Europe. Of course diet is a big factor but you can’t underestimate the importance of exercise.” He prescribes exercise – but with a healthy dose of adrenaline and fun thrown in – via the largest range of Heelys in the country to inline and quad skates, skateboards, longboards, scooters and BMX bikes in either full size or mini. Studies show that aside from learning new skills and keeping fit partaking in extreme sports can give kids a mental boost. “Being able to face your fears and conquer them is surely something we’d all want our kids to possess,” said Clinton. “Sports like this aren’t about being reckless, they’re about setting sights on a challenge and training to meet it.” Clinton is passionate about what he does and GoSk8 sponsors upand-coming skateboarders and BMX riders, as well as actively promoting the fledgling sport of Roller Derby in Ireland. And who knows, if your little shredder turns out to be a skate prodigy, they might just end up emulating skateboard legend Tony Hawk, who’s thought to be worth a cool $120million.
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O’Connell Street hairdressers colour their way to a top Peter Mark award EMMA NOLAN
THE biggest night in Irish hairdressing – the Peter Mark ColourTrophy awards – took place last week. On the night, the audience of more than 900 people were treated to a symphony of game-
changing hairstyles in the Double Tree Hilton Hotel. The overall winner was Peter Mark, O’ Connell Street, with hairdressers Nicole Murtagh and Megan Murphy taking home the prize for their work on their model Louise Gardiner (above).
What ‘supp’ with Roz and a possible treatment to help nourish your skin? EMMA NOLAN
“IF IT’S good enough for Roz Purcell then it’s good enough for me” – is what I said when I found out about Imedeen supplements. T hese tablets are skincare supplements that nourish skin from the inside out, targeting the layers of skin that creams don’t reach. The product comes in three offerings, which cater for varying skin ages; IMEDEEN Derma One tackles the
first signs of ageing and is suitable for women from 25 to 40 years of age; IMEDEEN Time Perfection is a more advanced formula and helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles for
women over 40; IMEDEEN Prime Renewal helps support the needs of post-menopausal skin for women over 50. Brand ambassador Roz Purcell (left) has been using Imedeen for several months now and says she has really noticed the difference. T he products are stocked in pharmacies nationwide and one month’s supply of the classic Derma One (suitable for all skin types aged 25 to 40) cost €39.99.
Irish-made Powder n Pout brushes could help perfect make-up IT’S time to brush up on our make-up application skills with Powder n Pout. Created by Irish make-up artist Aisling Cunningham, Powder n Pout brushes come in sets containing everything you need to create a picture-perfect look. Powder n Pout are hand-crafted professional yet affordable make-up brushes designed by Aisling herself. A five piece set for €50, The Flawless Five compact set is designed especially for those on-the-go, providing everything needed to create a staple look, without bulking up your beauty bag. Powder ‘n’ Pout is available in selected pharmacies across Ireland and online via the website at www.powdernpout.com.
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LOOK PERFECT FOR PARTIES THANKS TO
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CAN we take a moment to congratulate Penneys on what is probably their best party season collection yet? Ireland’s go-to shop has really nailed it this winter, and if you’re lucky enough to find any of these pieces in store in your size I would highly rec-
ommend purchasing immediately! As the usual Penneys prices apply, everything here is affordable. So, get a few of these bits and you won’t be in a panic figuring out what to wear for all your Christmassy nights outs (no Christmas jumpers, please). You’ll be killed saying “Thanks hun, Penneys!” all night, but for that pink velour jumpsuit, it’s worth it ...
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Fiat’s new Tipo hatchback returns to the market with a spacious car that’s competitively priced
Fiat returns spacious Tipo to the market Fiat has brought back the Tipo hatchback and station wagon range as it re-enters the C-segment of the Irish car market with the arrival of two new cars that claim roominess and practicality. The cars will be available at Fiat dealerships from January 1 and entry prices are competitive starting at €17,995 for the Fiat Tipo hatchback and €19,245 for the Tipo Station Wagon. The Tipo models will be available with five engine options. There are three petrol engines, a 1.4-litre 16v producing 95hp, a 1.4 T-Jet turbo petrol with 120hp and the 1.6-litre e-TorQ engine producing 110hp (combined exclusively to a six-speed, torque converter automatic transmission). The two turbo-diesel engines include a 1.3-litre MultiJet II producing 95hp and a 1.6-litre MultiJet II with an output of 120hp. The entry level diesel model comes with an official combined cycle fuel economy figure OF 76.3mpg and CO2 emission are 99g/km for both hatchback and Station Wagon. Fiat claims that the cars deliver class leading legroom and boot space and comes with a high specification from the entry models including air conditioning, Bluetooth and full size spare wheel on all versions.
Nissan replaces Primastar with new NV300 van NISSAN has launched a new NV300 van that replaces the Primastar model to complete its NV van range. The new van is available as panel van, crew van, or platform cab van and also combi passenger version. Nissan claims that the van is more practical than ever as it is designed to carry up to three standard Euro pallets even in entry L1 model. The load bay is 110mm longer and a hatch in the cabin bulkhead can be specified to allow for loads up to 3.75 metres and 4.15 metres long. Depending on the weight of the likely load, it’s possible to specify different versions of the NV300. For the panel van and crew van there are two Gross Vehicle Weights (2.7 or 2.9 tonne), permitting a payload of 1,073 – 1,310Kg. Four engine options are available on the NV300 all based on the Nissan’s trusted 1.6-litre dCi diesel engine that’s already in use in the Qashqai and X-Trail. Power outputs of 95hp, 120hp, 125hp and 145hp are available. The new NV300 is built in France, is backed by Nissan’s five-year/160,000 km warranty, which also applies to Nissan genuine accessories fitted to the vehicle.
The latest Megane offers fresh design with great deals
Hatchback drivers have a wider choice of cars than ever this year helped by the recent arrival of the new Renault Megane. Renault has transformed the car with new styling and loaded on the safety and driver features to give a different driving feeling to the French brand car. RENAULT launched a new version of the Megane hatchback car during the year adding to the wider than ever range of hatchback options for car buyers in the mid-range segment of the market. Renault’s latest offering is attractive to look at and comes with some significant technical changes. The new look of the fourth generation car is attractive; it sits marginally lower on the road and comes with a longer wheelbase. Renault now claims that the front and rear track widths are the widest in the class to add to improved stability. The front of the Megane is distinctive using always-on LED lights to give good effect. The rear has similar LED type lights, which are also permanently lit when the engine is switched on. There are significant
changes to the inside and it feels more quality in terms of touch for the controls, including steering wheel. It comes with a configurable 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) colour instrument display, R-LINK 2 connectivity systems via either a 7-inch landscape or 8.7-inch portrait tablet, Multi-Sense technology to personalise the driving experience. The higher specification GT versions get the addition of 4Control fourwheel steering. The Megane comes with a new 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating well ahead of its launch. The safety gear is impressive including adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking and lane departure warning throughout the range, while connectivity via the R-Link 2 system is fitted to all models above the entry Expres-
sion versions. Standard safety features include ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with traction and understeer control, speed limiter, Hill Start Assist, six airbags, seat belts with load limiters and pre-tensioners at the front, side impact protection bars and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points on the two outer rear seats. While Renault is offering a new petrol version of the Megane, I drove the entry level 1.5-litre turbodiesel Megane in GT specification during my test drive, using the wellestablished engine. This car is marginally more fuel efficient than before and the entry model now starts at 110bhp rather 90bhp in the previous versions. That fact alone adds a more competitive
The new look Renault Mégane has impressive modern styling and good space with impressive entry prices starting at €21,490, for the diesel version
Renault Megane 1.5 dCi
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Engine 1.5 litre Engine power 136hp 0 – 100km/hr 9.6 seconds Economy 27km/litre (3.7/100km or 76mpg) Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litre CO2 emissions 96g/km Road Tax Band A2 €180 Main Service 30,000km/12 months Euro NCAP Rating 5 Star 2016 Warranty 5 years/200,000km Entry Price €21,490
nature of the Megane offer as Renault aim to get the car into the top four in the market. This engine is cleaner and more fuel efficient than before, helping to lower running costs. Out on the road, it was possible to appreciate the engine power of
the Megane. The higher specification GT versions have more features, while engine power and performance are almost the same as the standard entry model. The Megane comes with a smooth six speed gearbox and in the GT version there was a sporty
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Volvo moves big car manufacture to China
The most popular model in the new Renault Mégane range will be the one powered by Renault’s 1.5 litre turbo-diesel engine, which in the new model comes with an entry power level of 110bhp.
feel to the driving experience. That was more of an engine sound and a solid handling experience rather than performance as the car is not the fastest in acceleration terms relative to the more usual diesel competition. Renault also has a 1.6litre diesel engine offering for a more true competitive analysis and that engine produces almost 20% more and torque. For most drivers the 1.5litre engine will be more than adequate and cost
effective. I took it across a range of different roads during my test drive afternoon. The official economy rate of 27km/litre (3.7/100km or 76mpg) is impressive against the competition and makes the new Megane one of the most economical cars in the midsize hatchback segment. In practice the car is truly economical and I found that I could achieve a range of over 900km on what is a modest size 40-litre capacity diesel
tank. This makes running costs very competitive at €0.26/km and they would be marginally better if the Megane can get market share to help lower the depreciation levels. The hatchback segment of the car market is now very competitive and the Renault Megane has ground to make up to win back market share. The entry pricing is competitive to start with coupled with competitive running costs. The car drives and
looks very well helped by the fact that it has a long wheelbase. There is comfortable space up front, while the foot-well area for the pedals is a little tight. The seats on the GT version are a shade too sporty giving a harsher driving experience on smaller roads. Rear legroom is tight and while there are two rear Iso-Fix mountings for child seats, the space is tight. The Megane also has a decent size boot, the big-
The Renault Mégane boot is among the most spacious in the segment giving 470 litres storage with the standard boot rising to over 1300 litres with all seats down, but unfortunately there is no spare wheel offered.
gest among the five top sellers that I’ve compared it with. Unfortunately the spare wheel is on the options list for entry models. This is a car that looks modern, has made good use of in-car technology and is rated very safe.
Add to that low running costs and Megane has to be on many 171 registration shopping lists. For car buyers the Megane offer will be price attractive starting at €21,490 for the diesel version, but that’s not alone the reason for considering it.
Volkswagen Golf gets a major update
Volkswagen’s new Golf for 2017 comes with some subtle design changes and a host of engine and technology updates
VOLKSWAGEN has given the Golf a major update for 2017 with subtle exterior design changes and significant extra features that give the popular car an enhanced technology status. This new Golf is the first compact car to feature gesture control. Golf will be available with a new and more efficient 1.5 TSI Evo petrol engine with active cylinder management to enhance fuel economy. This new Golf will be available with Volkswagen’s newly developed 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) will gradually replace all 6-speed DSGs for the Golf.
Gesture control can be used in various different menus. All it takes is a swipe gesture to move the horizontally arranged menu items left or right. This allows the driver to scroll through the main menu, change radio stations, flip through the playlist or browse through the picture viewer and albums in the media library. A “light flare” indicates which options can be operated by gesture control and operation is supported by visual interactive feedback. Successful swipes are also confirmed by a sound effect, which can be deactivated. Volkswagen claims that the new Golf
comes with a high-end infotainment system with the largest touch-screen display in its class. Volkswagen has expanded the range of online services with the new Golf including a new “Guide & Inform” system as well as “Security & Service” for models with a navigation system. The range of assistance systems in the new Golf will include city emergency braking with new pedestrian monitoring function, traffic jam assist and emergency assist for the first time. Externally there are new front and rear bumper sections. New full LED rear lights are fitted and new LED headlights replace all Xenon headlights.
VOLVO Cars has announced that it will manufacture its top-of-the-range S90 series cars at its plant in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, in northern China. It also announced that production of the new S90 premium saloon will in future be moved from Europe to China. Volvo currently operates two plants in Europe, in Sweden and Belgium. The Sweden plant in Gothenburg will continue to make 90 series and 60 series cars, while its plant in Ghent, Belgium, will in future be making new 40 series cars. Volvo is also building a new plant in South Carolina in the US market and for export. The Swedish Volvo brand is now owned by the Chinese based Geely Corporation who bought it from the Ford Motor Company in 2010.
Honda returns with Simple Logic deal HONDA’S 162 Simple Logic is back and this time it is available across Honda Jazz, Honda HR-V a n d Ho n d a C R-V models until the end of the year. The Honda offer includes a €4,000 guaranteed minimum trade–in offer on all CR-V and a €3,000 guaranteed minimum trade-in offer on all HR-V and Jazz models. This is coupled with low rate Personal Contract Plan (PCP) finance offers.
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A night at the Oscars
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scar’s night in Balbriggan last weekend saw the great and the good of the Moriarty Group lauded for their exceptional service and professionalism. At a dazzling ceremony in the Bracken Court Hotel no less than 55 employees of the popular local supermarket and hotels group won awards. Very much like Hollywood’s Oscars night, the Moriarty Group award-winners and their colleagues and guests partied long into the night proving the adage that those who work hard equally like to play hard too!
The Moriarty gang all glammed up and eagerly anticipating the Oscars. Pictures: STEPHEN FLEMING
Ciara Phelan and Holly Monks
Colm Jolley, Sean Boyd, Mike Fitzgerald, Mihaela Rus and Pat Gheman
Lynn Kavanagh, Patricia Doherty and Emily Ryan
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FEELING Christmassy yet? Get yourself in the spirit with a Festive Afternoon Tea in The Westin Hotel on Westmoreland Street. The Festive Afternoon Tea is served in front of a roaring fire in the Atrium Lounge. Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying traditional afternoon
tea with a seasonal t w i s t ; t h i n k f e s t i ve favourites such as roast turkey, spiced Irish beef, oak smoked salmon and almond topped mini mince pie. Then choose from an array of delicate, mouth-watering sandwiches, followed by a selection of enticing sweet treats - homemade cranberr y and pecan scones ser ved
with clotted cream and preserves, eggnog panna cotta, salted caramel mousse with brandy butter popcorn and raspberry macaroons. Selection
As always, guests can choose from the Westin’s selection of fine leaf teas or gourmet coffees, or enjoy a glass of prosecco or champagne for an extra
special treat (€8/€16 supplement respectively). Festive Afternoon Tea at the Westin Dublin’s is priced at €36 per person and can be enjoyed from December 1 until January 6. Pre-booking is required. For reservations, please call the Atrium Lounge on 01 6451324 or email atrium@thewestindublin.com
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CINEMA ReelReviews
DOCTOR STRANGE Curiously interesting
WHILE Harry Potter fans lay siege to cinemas, Marvel’s Doctor Strange (Cert 12A, 115 mins) is still providing plenty of visual razzle-dazzle (and a touch of magic, too). Benedict Cumberbatch don a cape, gains strange and mystical powers, and helps Doctor Strange regain some much-needed humility as he and Tilda Swinton create a visually striking and memorable addition to the Marvel cineverse.
Eddie Redmayne (centre) heads up an all-star cast
Rowling’s new franchise is off to a fantastic start IF there were any concerns over whether JK Rowling would succeed in expanding the “wizarding” world outside of her much-beloved (and commercially bulletproof) Harry Potter series, this year’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will comfortably lay those fears to rest. Despite an overlong run-time for what is ostensibly a kid’s movie, this prequel, directed by Potter franchise regular David Yates, kicks the door wide open for a brand new franchise and has a wonderful, riotously good time doing it. Set 70 years before the original series, Fantastic Beasts migrates the action to prohibition-era
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New York City with a surprisingly current thematic commentary, despite its fantastical subject. E d d i e R e d m ay n e , whose awkward charm has rarely been this endearing, plays Newt Scamander. As a “magizoologist,” Newt spends his time travelling the world saving magical creatures from extinction. After arriving in New York, one of his “fantastic beasts” incites a rather chaotic incident involv-
ing a human, Jacob (Dan Fogler). Consequently, Newt finds himself in the custody of former “Magical Congress of the United States” agent, Tina Goldstein (Katherine Waterston). Fortunately for us, further magical chaos ensues when Newt’s suitcase full of beasts is misplaced, its contents escaping and reeking havoc on the city. Meanwhile, darker forces trouble both the wizarding and ‘No-Maj’ worlds Newt, Tina and Jacob get caught up in the middle. The story, written by Rowling, maintains all the whimsical fantasy of her original series, but underlines everything with some fairly heavy subtext;
the differences between the British and American wizarding worlds go beyond common lexicon (Muggle/No-Maj). In the States, the divide between these worlds is far more volatile, allowing Rowling to craft a narrative around themes of intolerance, bigotry and social divides, with witchhunting fanatics standing in for lobbying religious groups – contemporary subjects indeed, given the current political state of the US. Rowling and Yates don’t probe too far into these issues – understandably so, for a familyfriendly adventure – and devote most of the twoand-a-quarter hour runtime to madcap chases
through the urban jungle of New York City. These theme-park style experiments in 3D break absorption, but are a delight to behold. Fantastic Beasts’ huge cast packs a couple surprise and it’s great to see Fogler make the leap out the realm of the character actor and into the commercial mainstream. Sure, there’s the odd fatjoke, but Fogler is given plenty to do and heaps of narrative weight to carry. Hopefully this will secure a few more high-profile roles for the actor. While Colin Farrell spends most of the plot brooding as Director of Magical Security Percival Graves, Samantha Morton menaces as the sinis-
ter leader of wizard-hating cultists, the “Second Salemers”. The real stars here, perhaps, are those behind the wonderful creature design, although the more humanoid characters could have benefited from some experimentation in the recent resurgence of practical effects. While it occasionally suffers from its lengthy run-time, an overabundance of admittedly necessary exposition and a somewhat incoherent narrative threat, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is enormous fun: a smart, fast-paced fantasy adventure and a wonderful beginning to Rowling’s new franchise. Verdict: 8/10
EDGE OF SEVENTEEN Teen spirit impresses
WE’RE still praising The Edge of Seventeen (Cert 15A, 105 mins), as its teen cast and dilemmas are, for once, pretty entertaining for even adults to sit through. A great cast have fun with their material, and while there’s some depth to some of the situations, for the most part its a witty, breezy and likeable film – and how rare is all that to find in a film for teens? Its one to watch, for sure.
PATERSON
Pure poetry in motion A FILM about a poetic bus driver may not sound like much – and in truth, there’s not a lot going on in Paterson (Cert 15A, 118 mins). However, sometimes less is definitely more, and director Jim Jarmusch has turned in a dreamy, contemplative and almost hypnotic tale about the ordinary being extraordinary, if you just consider it with fresh, thoughtful eyes.
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CONSOLES: SONY HAS OPTED TO UPGRADE THE PS4 TO PUSH 4K GAMING FORWARD
PS4 Pro takes gaming to the next level
IAN BEGLEY
THE PS4 Pro is here at last and Playstation 4 games have never looked so good. The console offers a significant improvement over the existing PS4 title and features 4K output alongside HDR playback capabilities and upgraded internals components that will help games run smoother with even more details. Developers are now able to start creating games with two modes – PS4 base mode, and “Pro Mode” – that is more taxing and power-consuming than the original system can handle. After experiencing what the new console is capable of – highly
detailed 4K/HDR gameplay, Ultra-HD media streaming from apps like Netflix and the new Pro Mode – I compared it to the now out of date PS4 system I have at home The most obvious difference between the original PS4 and the PS4 Pro is the addition of an extra layer onto the console. While the original PS4 had two layers separated by a gap for the disc drive and two USB ports, the PS4 Pro has three layers. This is the big one – the main reason it’s worth making the jump from the original hardware to the PS4 Pro. The PS4 Pro supports 4K output, as opposed to the standard
With enhanced features on PS4 Pro, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare takes the signature gameplay of the series into a bold new entry
Tanks will look more realistic and vibrant in World of Tanks
PS4’s Full HD 1080p resolution. When it comes to streaming services such as Netflix this means that the console will be able to play movies and TV shows in their maximum resolution, but unfortunately the lack of an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive means that the console will not be able to play physical 4K media. Games are slightly more complicated because it will be up to developers to decide how they want to use the PS4 Pro’s extra muscle. The PS4 Pro is undoubtedly a substantial step up from the PS4, but ‘true’ 4K gaming is difficult for it to achieve without compromise.
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FastSport CHRISTMAS TOP SPOT FOR BELVO: OLD Belvedere will go into the New Year as women’s All-Ireland league leaders after their eight-point victory over Galwegians at Anglesea Road, 18-10. The hosts worked their way into a 10-0 lead in the first half with tries from hooker Jenny Finlay, deploying the afterburners of a winger, and Franziska Klappoth with a mazy run. Ciara O’Connor pulled a try back for Galwegians before half-time. Laura Feely levelled the game with a try midway through the second half, but Finlay, who had a magnificent game, popped up with her second try. Jenny Murphy, who normally plays at centre, was in the number 10 role today and landed the clinching penalty that gave Old Belvedere an 18-10 verdict. “It was a strange game with plenty of turnovers,” said Ruth McElroy of Old Belvedere. “Jenny Murphy’s tactical kicking was excellent and when we did manage to keep the ball and go through phases, we played well.”
CROSS COUNTRY: CLONLIFFE HARRIER LOOKING TO BREAK INTO IRISH TEAM
Flynn’s bid for Euro squad spot
JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
CLONLIFFE Harrier David Flynn has his eyes on one-upping last year’s role as an alternate on the Irish team for the European Cross Country Championship as he aims for a top six position in Abbot-
stown this weekend at the Irish championships. Flynn – who recovered from injury to finish just outside a place that would have qualified him for a European starting spot last time around – feels he’s better prepared in 2016, having relocated to Letterkenny for training
purposes. “ I t r i e d a d i f f e rent approach this time around,” Fly nn told GazetteSport. “My coach is Andrew Kastor [husband and coach of Olympic marathon star Deena Kastor], and I’ve been following his program from here in Ireland.
Flynn winning the Liberties 6k during the summer
David Flynn impressing during a race in Burgos, Spain recently
“I’ve relocated to Letterkenny for my base season [which focuses on building distance endurance], and found living in a different environment has helped me focus on what I’m doing for training. “In 2013, I was part of a University of Arkansas team that had an unbelievable set up and won the national championship,” Flynn recalled. “We were flown to the White House on a private jet to have dinner with Obama. It’s a bit different coming back to Ireland, especially as everyone knows everyone. “There’s an element of trying to keep what you’re doing in training secret that stops people working together. The States is so big that it doesn’t really work that way. I
need to rebuild my reputation, which can be difficult after being out of the country.” Flynn also missed out on the elite performance program that came into effect with Athletics Ireland this year. “I thought I had a good argument,” he says, adding that he believes qualifying on Sunday might help his case for next year. He accepts that training in part in California – which he does as part of an elite training squad year on year – is a difficulty for the program, but hopes to gain access to facilities like blood and VO2max testing that are vital at an elite level. “I’m a full time, professional athlete,” he said. “I get a lot of support and sponsorship from Skecher’s and I think I’ve learnt
from last year. It’s a tough competition in Abbotstown [over the weekend]. I’ll be running the course on the Wednesday ahead of the race to trial it. But I pretty much know what I’m up against on the start line. “I’ve learnt a lot this year,” he concluded. “It’s the Irish way to be charging out at the front in training; to always be giving 110%. I’ve learned to give 80 or 90% in training and run with the pack, and to save that for the races. “I’m in really good shape and this course is designed to more closely match the European courses. It’s in great condition and a bit different to [regular venue] Santry. Qualifying will make a big difference to my winter.”
Leinster call-ups for Dublin’s Football for All stars sport@dublingazette.com
Cabinteely Cougars have been at the forefront of the Football For All club programme. Picture: cabinteelyfc.ie
PLAYERS from Malahide United, Lourdes Celtic, Cabinteely and Sacred Heart have all been named in the first ever Interprovincial match between Leinster and Munster Football For All teams The event will take place in Evergreen FC, Kilkenny on Saturday, December 3 with the two squads selected from trials in each region where over 25 players took part to seal one of 18 places in each squad. The Leinster squad, who have Kyle Mates, Brian Walsh and
Chris McElligott, have brought players together from around Dublin as well as from Kildare Town. This match represents a big step forward for the FAI’s Football For All Club programme, which was set up in 2010, and provides opportunities to people with disabilities from communities around the country. “We are really excited to host the first ever Interprovincial Football For All club inter-regional match and to use the excellent facilities at Evergreen FC in Kilkenny. It is going to be landmark
day for the programme and for the players and coaches involved,” said Oisin Jordan, Football For All National Coordinator. “The Football For All programme now boasts 33 clubs around the country and we have plans to expand again in 2017. “We want to continue to provide the best opportunities to players of all levels and the work being done at the respective clubs is terrific. “Even though these young players have a disability, we still want them to train and compete at a high standard.
“This interprovincial match, between two very talented squads, is something that we are all looking forward to. “The game will not only have a huge impact on these 36 players’ development but all future players who will get the opportunity to represent their regions.” Along with regular training at club level, regional blitzes and leagues have allowed children with varying abilities to enjoy football and excel in a competitive environment, while this 11-a-side match stokes up the rivalry of Leinster versus Munster.
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Fantastic Foxes earn All-Ireland final spot
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Captain Brophy hails marking effort to nullify twin threats of Cora Staunton and Fiona McHale as FoxCab make key break despite suffering a second half sin-binning, to beat Mayo side ALL-IRELAND SFC SEMI Focrock Cabinteely 4-9 Carnacon (Mayo) 2-11 JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
FOXROCK Cabinteely captain Sarah Brophy says her team’s personalised approach to the abundant Mayo stars in All-Ireland semi-finalists Carnacon’s side saw them through to a first ladies football final. Her side prevailed on a 4-9 to 2-11 scoreline in Bray and were in control for much of the tie. But a rough period early in the second half saw the legendary Cora Staunton – assisted by four other regular Mayo starters – push on. The full forward eventually notched 1-7 but the
Dublin side were composed and smart enough to accelerate away in a frantic encounter in spite of a sin-binning. “We went out to play as a team knowing she’d be their biggest threat,” Brophy said of Staunton, the ten-time All Star. “Niamh Collins did a great job on her and, in the middle of the field, Laura Nurney took out Fiona McHale. “We felt if we had those two players under control, the rest of our team would step up around that.” “The pressure’s quite high,” Brophy admitted of the game. “But you learn from the games before to get your mind in the right place. Once your mind is
in the right place, we’re physically fit enough and have the talent. It’s just about getting the mind right. In the first half, Amy Ring’s consistent free t a k i n g w a s ke e p i n g things balanced as both sides threatened. Amy Connolly scored the goal to give Cabo a half time lead at 1-5 to 1-2, with goalkeeper Laurie Ahern having made a stunning point blank save just before the break to keep the lead. The second half was a compelling affair, with Cabo stretching their lead through a neatly slotted goal from Laura Nerney, before Carnacon enjoyed a period of dominance, topped off as an Amy Dowling pot-
Foxrock/Cabinteely are one game away from winning their first ever All-Ireland title, adding to Dublin and Leinster crowns. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAApics.com
shot was fumbled into her own net in a misjudgement by Ahern. When Lorna Fusciardi was sin-binned for the Dubs, they looked in trouble, but not so, as two fantastic forward moves saw them took control a girl down, after the Dubs had dragged themselves level. First Connolly played in Sine-
you in the game,” the captain reflected. “I think when we got a yellow card, that really lifted us, and I think we ended up getting two goals when we down a player. “It was the same when their second goal went in. I think we responded quite well today when adverse things happened
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ad Goldrick, who blasted under Mayo keeper Michelle Higgins. A couple of minutes later, Fiona Claffey was the provider, as she looped a ball across the face of Higgins’ goal for Anne-Marie Murphy to fist powerfully in. There were to be flashes of hope for Carnacon, who briefly closed the gap back to three points, but Cabo stretched the lead to beyond a score and then played out time. They held possession as the clock ran out for Staunton’s side in an exceptional contest, with Cabo taking a 4-9 to 2-11 win. “Amy Connolly was unreal,” Brophy added afterwards. “Every time there’s a ball to go for she gets on the end of it, and normally gets a score out of it. “It’s unusual what lifts
to us. “It’s very high intensity and if we create opportunities, we have excellent forwards who can finish them. “The girls really made a difference to us today. “They’re all such good finishers that you can give the ball to whoever’s in the best position, and it doesn’t matter who’s on the end of it, it doesn’t matter who’s there once someone gets it.” Foxrock Cabinteely go on to face Monaghan side and reigning All Ireland champions Donaghmoyne in the All Ireland final on December 4. “It means everything after last year,” she concluded. “We fell at this hurdle and we were kicking ourselves because we thought we had what it takes. Fortunately this time we did.”
Andrews and O’Neill launch annual Primary 5s blitzes REPUBLIC of Ireland Manager, Martin O’Neill and former international Keith Andrews were on hand to launch the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme in Aviva Stadium. The five-a-side school blitzes are open to boys and girls from fourth, fifth and sixth class, and puts emphasis on fun and inclusivity. SPAR and the FAI are looking to trump last year’s participation figures, which saw 1,267 schools and 23,736 children lace up their boots to take to pitches around the country. Registration opens in December and closes on February 17, and county blitzes will kick off at the end of February. Winning schools progress from county level to regional then provincial finals with the lucky few making it all the way to the national finals, which will be held in the home of Irish football, Aviva Stadium, on May 31. The programme is an initiative organised by the Football Association of Ireland Schools (FAI Schools). SPAR’s support of the competition has been in place since 2015, and has seen participation figures grow to become the largest primary school’s competition in the country. Speaking about the programme Colin Donnelly, SPAR Sales Director commented: “SPAR are very proud to be involved with this programme which gives almost 24,000 boys and girls nationwide the opportunity to represent their school in a national level competition. “The level of enthusiasm shown by students and teachers taking part in the programme has been fantastic and is helping to drive the programme to new levels. Sean Carr, FAI Schools chairman added: “The competition has gone from strength to strength in recent years thanks to the assistance of our sponsors, SPAR. “The nationwide spread of schools who are choosing to take part, and the increase in female participation, which now stands at 9,320 students is particularly pleasing. I would encourage all primary schools to sign up, and experience the positive benefits of the programme first hand.”
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SOCCER: MOCHTA’S WIN LSL SUNDAY SENIOR TOP TABLE SHOWDOWN
Verona celebrate a goal. Picture: Gary Whelan
Five-star Verona too strong for Esker Celts VERONA’S Under-13s produced an outstanding performance to see off Esker Celtic 5-0 and continue their excellent run this season. In the early stages, a tough midfield battle was controlled by the guile of David Ubor with Daniel Hardy always at hand with key tackles. The opening goal arrived when a neat pass from Gary Whelan found Eric Yoro free on the right wing. His inch perfect cross found an unmarked Conor Duke in the six yard box who gratefully tapped home. The next goal strengthened their position with Alex Pop entertaining with some sheer brilliance. A wonderful link up between Ross Mullen and Lee Brennan made space for him to exploit and, with a double cut, he looked up to place a stunning left foot shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. That fine moment brought the half to a close with a 2-0 advantage. The free-flowing football continued in the second period with most of the play in the Esker half. Chances were plentiful but the third goal came courtesy of Sean Emmet who fought his way into the box to push his first goal for the team over the line. Minutes later it was four as Ben Hilliard’s long distance shot slipped through the keepers grasp to rub salt into Esker wounds. The final goal arrived when Emmanuel Osas powerfully headed home from a corner to earn himself man of the match and top off a strong overall performance.
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ST MOCHTA’S left it late but finally grabbed a goal in the 88th minute to break title rivals Cherry Orchard’s resistance and record a 1-0 win at Elmfield, joining them at the top of the LSL Sunday Senior table. It was a game that could have gone either way but Bryan Fitzpatrick’s strike proved the difference as Mochta’s moved into second place, behind only on goal difference but with a game
in hand. Mochta’s had the better of the first half with Mark O’Neill sending Orchard’s keeper scrambling to keep out his 25-yard strike. Twelve minutes in and a David Somers volley looked like nestling into the corner of the net to give the visitors the lead before it was diverted narrowly wide. Ross Carrig had a chance to put Mochta’s ahead just before the break when he popped up at the back post but he could only put his header into the side-netting from Luke Kelly’s cross. Cherry Orchard came
out fighting in the second half and enjoyed periods of pressure but, with a penalty appeal waved away, they could only force Morgan Cranley into action once. Karl Somers had the game’s best chance on 55 minutes but the midfielder put his shot just wide of the post. Mochta’s looked the most likely winners but, just as it looked like they would have to settle for a point, Fitzpatrick struck. Sean Byrne’s free kick evaded everybody in the box except Fitzpatrick and the former Tolka Rovers full back fired home to give his team a
vital three points. Mochta’s defender Simon Dixon spoke after the game about how big a result it was for the club. “It’s a massive result. The club is flying at the moment with only better things to come, roll on next week under the lights.” Having finished midtable last season, their first in the Sunday Senior division, Mochta’s made several good signings in a bid to challenge for silverware this season. It has all gone to plan so far with the Clonsilla men winning six and drawing four of their opening 10 games.
They started the season with two draws before registering their first win after beating St Patrick’s CYFC 5-2. The season so far has also seen the team record impressive away wins over Malahide United and Killester United. Big challenges still await Mochta’s but if they can keep up the form they are currently in then there is no reason why they can’t finish the season on top. The result sees Orchard suffer back to back defeats for the first time this season, while Mochta’s remain the only unbeaten team in the league.
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MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Erin Go Bragh heroes shine for St Catherine’s
CLUB NOTICEBOARD ST BRIGID’S
SEVEN Erin Go Bragh club members were
part of the victorious St Catherine’s minor football league team that were crowned Division 5 champions last weekend. From left to right, Conor Redmond, Shane Byrne, Ciaran O’Sullivan, Cathal Burke, Sean Bowe, Glenn Gately and Cian Teeling were all part of the side which is an amalgamation with Westmanstown Gaels at this age group.
ST BRIGID’S GAA AGM will take place on
week’s draw. This week’s draw will take
December 4 in the clubhouse.
place in The Roselawn Inn on Thursday,
St Brigid’s ladies football AGM will
November 24. Many thanks to everyone
take place on Thursday, December 1 at
who supports our club lotto and to our
8.30pm in the clubhouse. All adult play-
great lotto committee.
ers and parents of juvenile members should attend.
HURLING: BRIGID’S TOO GOOD FOR PLUNKETT’S IN PLAYOFF
St Brigid’s/Spleodar Irish Club for teenagers runs every Thursday in the
Well done to our junior handballers
club hall from 7-9pm. Open to all but Irish
who had a great win in the Leinster final
must be spoken at all times. Cost: €3 per
against Kilkenny’s Winegap last week.
week.
The St Brigid’s nursery runs every
The St Brigid’s GAA children’s Christ-
Saturday in Russell Park from 9.30am
mas party will take place in the club-
to 11am. We welcome all 4-7 year olds in
house on Sunday, December 11. Sam
the Castleknock and Blanchardstown
Maguire will be in attendance and we
area and new members and families are
will have live music from the Army Band
always welcome. For further informa-
from 7pm also.
tion and queries, contact David on 085 8340169.
St Brigid’s send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, students and
Our lotto jackpot remains at €15,000
colleagues of CCC teacher Brendan Kelly
with the reserve now also at €15,000.
who sadly passed away last week. Ar
There was no jackpot winner in last
dheis de go raibh a anam.
CASTLEKNOCK CONGRATS to all in our juvenile section
executive members who are stepping
who participated in a great juvenile
down and best wishes to our new execu-
awards night. Great work by our superb
tive for 2017.
organising committee, volunteers and
Sport agus Spraoi De Sathairn – our
Westmanstown. Pride of place to all our
nursery, in association with Tiger Child-
brilliant players who were all honoured
care, for four to seven-year-olds is back
on the night.
in full swing and new members are very
Hard luck to our Under-21 footballers
Members of the St Brigid’s junior hurling side celebrate their success
Super sub Ciaran seals AHL7 promotion deal AHL7 PLAYOFF FINAL St Brigid’s St Oliver Plunkett/ER sport@dublingazette.com
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ST BRIGID’S goal glut saw them sweep their way into AHL Division 6, seeing off Navan Road rivals St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh with something to spare at Russell Park last week in their playoff final. Brigid’s had edged out Plunkett’s by a single point in their regular season encounter in late August and were wary this was going to be a huge task but they did some major damage early
on to set the base for victory. They raced into an early lead with a goal and a point from team captain Keith Morris to set the tone. Plunkett’s replied with three points from frees to keep in touch but Brigid’s stayed in front thanks to two more points from Daire McGowan and one from Tiernan McGlynn. Then, Sean O’Malley scored the goal of the game to put clear daylight between the teams. He received a pass from Michael Galvin, going on to beat two defenders
before hitting the net. Dan Culihane added a point for the home side on the stroke of half time to leave the score 2-3 to 0-5 in favour of Brigid’s. There was still a hint of worry for the home side at half time as they had played with a strong wind advantage with concern that they may not have made full use of it. But, from the throw-in, Brigid’s got three quick points, two from Morris and a great effort from McGowan to spin into a big lead. Plunkett’s replied with a goal and two points to give themselves hope of a
big comeback. Crucially, though, Brigid’s introduced Ciaran O’Reilly and he made his mark instantly by scoring a goal and a point on his arrival, putting the game out of reach. Galvin and Rob Keogh were outstanding throughout the game, they won a lot of possession and gave fantastic distribution into the forwards. Plunkett’s threw everything at the Brigids defence looking for the goals they needed but were denied by Timmy O’Leary in goals and Dave Brooks was rock solid at centre back.
welcome.
who lost out to Ballymun in the champi-
Just come down to Tir na nOg, beside
onship. Best wishes to our minor foot-
Castleknock Community College, this
ballers in their league semi-final against
Saturday at 10am, say hello to one of our
Vincent’s.
friendly coaches and enjoy the sport and
Sincere thanks to Antoin and his
fun.
management team who are stepping
The club shop will also be there and it’s
down as managers of our senior hurl-
a great opportunity to order goodies for
ing squad. The efforts and commitment
Christmas.
of the management team is very much appreciated. GRMA Our AGM took place on Monday, November 21 and sincere thanks to the
NAOMH PEREGRINE
A wine testing fair, in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital, is taking place on Thursday, November 24 in the Carpenter. Please support.
QUIET week on the pitch as none of the
cial guests on the night Eric Lowndes
teams were involved in any matches.
and his friend Sam. This is a club event
Condolences to Naomh Olafs on the
and anyone connected with the club is
recent bereavement of David Shiel. The
invited to attend what should be a great
AHL3 playoff final has been refixed for
night.
December 3.
The juvenile awards take place on
The club’s main pitch is not to be used
December 17; nursery and academy is
for training without prior approval of
from 12-2pm. CCC1 and CCC2 take place
Dave McEneaney/Paul Harte.
from 2.30-4.30pm.
The senior players awards night takes
There is a car boot sale taking place in
place on December 10 where there will be
the club on Sunday, November 27. There
music on the night by Mojo. There will be
will also be a craft fair taking place on
complimentary finger food served. Spe-
Sunday, December 11.
ERIN GO BRAGH
WELL done to the St Catherine’s minor
the weekend; our U-8, 9 and 10 girls had a
footballers who won their league at the
training session with Dublin ladies foot-
weekend. Our U-14 footballers travelled
baller Lauren Magee. Thanks to Lauren
up to Roscommon to play St Michael’s
for taking the time to take the girls.
in a challenge game on Saturday. A big thanks to the hosts for having us down. Our U-9 boys played St Peregrine’s at
The club will be bag-packing in Dunnes Stores on December 9 and 10 and are looking for volunteers.
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