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Happy to be BLUE A HUGE crowd of delighted Dubs came together to welcome home the victorious Men’s and Women’s teams. P7, P32

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na, St Vincent’s and Clontarf all march into the last eight in Dublin senior championship. SEE P31

FUNDING has been agreed for a new 100bed facility for homeless people in the city centre. The funding of €30m for the project was announced by Minister for Housing

Eoghan Murphy at the launch of Dublin Simon’s annual report late last week. The funding will cover the costs of the development, whilst running costs will be funded by the HSE. Planning permission for the six-storey development at Ushers Island has already been approved.

Welcoming the announcement of the government funding, Sam McGuinness of Dublin Simon said: “Our clients experience multiple social barriers when trying to access healthcare. “As a consequence, clients who are homeless tend not to access healthcare or addiction treatment in the first place.” FULL STORY ON PAGE 3

BURGLARS love Dublin – so much so that our fair city accounts for almost half of all burglaries reported in the first half of the year. New CSO figures show a slight increase in Dublin burglaries figures on last year’s amount, with the capital accounting for a whopping 46% of burglaries across the country during this firstSEE P5 half period.

Mental health help from Kodaline

KODALINE’S frontman has briefly swapped making hit music for helping to promote mental health as he takes on an ambassador role for the Walk in My Shoes campaign. Steve Garrigan will be taking to the mic on a pop-up radio station to support the annual campaign, drawing on his own personal experiences to help encourage other people to take care of their mental health. He’ll be broadcasting alongside Diana Bunici in a special drivetime slot.

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CHAPELIZOD: RUSH-HOUR CROWDS LEFT AT STOP

Fed-up commuters call for more buses

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CHAPELIZOD locals have slammed Dublin Bus for the lack of frequency in services during the morning rush hour, with many saying it can take them up to two hours to get to work. Locals have voiced their frustrations that they have been left waiting for up to an hour for a bus in Chapelizod village, with several saying that buses are nearly full leaving the terminus. Chapelizod residents maintain that the service is fine during the summer months, but once kids and students return to school, the congestion in the morning can leave queues

As Dublin Gazette knows from personal experience, this quiet Chapelizod bus stop is one of Dublin’s worst for unlucky commuters during rush-hour traffic. Picture: Google Maps

of up to 80 people waiting for a bus. Taking to a popular local Facebook page, one woman said that she has even lost her job over the lack of service on the 26 route. Dius Adamova wrote: “When I [worked] in city centre, that was my first job and first day there. I

wait more than one hour there at the bus stop; totally late. I lost this job, thanks to the buses.” Another local said it took them nearly two hours to get from Chapelizod village to Ballsbridge at rush hour due to the lack of services available – a journey that usually takes less than half an hour by car, depending on traffic, according to Google Maps. When contacted by Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson for Dublin Bus said they are aware of the highlevel demand in Chapelizod, and said the company is making improvements to the services on offer. They said: “We are aware of increased customer demand in the

Chapelizod area on these routes. “Customers in Chapelizod also have access to Routes 25, 66, 66a/b, and 66e. Dublin Bus is committed to meeting this demand and has made significant improvements to these routes in recent months. “These improvements include additional departures added to Route 26 at 6.25, 7.25, 8.25 and 9.40 [am] to meet customer demand in the morning peak [and] the introduction of a brand-new route 66e serving Chapelizod.” There will also be 18 additional departures on Route 66 per week, with earlier start times in both directions from Monday to Friday

TESCO Ireland has announced local projects that will participate in the new cycle of the Tesco Community Fund across their stores. Customers are encouraged to vote with their blue tokens for their preferred project, enabling local charitable organisations to make a difference in communities across Ireland. Across Dublin alone, the Tesco Community Fund has donated more than €1,393,000 since 2014. Each Tesco store has three nominated local projects that customers can vote for using their blue tokens. Until October 13, shoppers in Tesco Clarehall and Tesco Clearwater have the opportunity to vote for different local projects. Tesco Clarehall will be supporting Softball Ireland, Kilmore West Youth Project and O’Toole’s GAA Club, while Tesco Clearwater will be supporting Finglas Suicide Network, Family Carers Ireland and Willows FC Under 13s. Tesco customers can fill out a nomination form in store, and every eight weeks, three local causes will be selected for the Tesco Community Fund. For further information, see Tesco.ie.

Forty Foot Buy After dip to help Life to help fight cancer homeless A BALLSBRIDGE football club will host a fundraiser in memory of a member of their club, who passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tash Mulligan was a member of Landsdowne Football Club, and was a longtime member and volunteer with the club. She was also the wife of the 2018 president of the club, Kieran Mulligan. Tash passed away in March following her fight with cancer. Now, the club are looking to raise funds for ARC Cancer Support Centres, who supported Tash during her illness. Members of the club will take part in a charity swim in Dun Laoghaire on October 13, at the Forty Foot. The team have set up a GoFundMe page, aiming to raise €5,000 for the Mulligan family and for ARC, with the club keen to support ARC’s work . To donate, see gofundme. com/f/arc-cancer-supportin-memory-of-tash-mulligan.

A SINGER-SONGWRITER will release a single this week, where all the profits raised will go directly to the Dublin Simon Community. Amy Rowlett, a 21-yearold singer songwriter, is currently a fourth-year vocal student in BIMM. On October 4, she will release After Life, an original single, on all digital platforms. Moved by the plight of many people of all ages, Amy said she chose to donate 100% of the royalties to Dublin Simon to help raise awareness of the homeless crisis in Ireland at present. After Life will be available to stream on Amazon, Spotify and I-Tunes, and will also be available for purchase on Amazon and I-Tunes from October 4. The Dublin Simon Community works to help prevent and address homelessness in Dublin and several other counties, providing a range of services to people in need.

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HOMELESS: WORK EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE END OF THE YEAR AND BE COMPLETED IN 2021

100-bed addiction treatment facility gets go-ahead RACHEL DARCY

FUNDING has been agreed for a new 100-bed facility for homeless people in the city centre, it was announced last Thursday. The funding of €30m for the project was announced by Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy at the launch of Dublin Simon’s annual report.

The funding will cover the costs of the development, whilst running costs will be funded by the HSE. Planning permission for the six-storey development at Ushers Island has already been approved. The planning application was sent to An Bord Pleanála after objections from local residents concerned about the over-concentration of similar services in the local area.

to recover; this leads to higher mortality and morbidity rates.” The development will add 64 beds to the existing addiction treatment centre, which also has a detox unit for alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal, bring the total beds up to 100. Minister Murphy said: “This increased number of beds, together with the establishment of Rapid

Access Stabilisation and a step up/ step down facility, will allow Dublin Simon Community to extend its services to a significantly larger number of clients. “It will support many individuals currently rough sleeping to exit homelessness to a home”. Work is expected to begin by the end of the year and be completed in 2021.

Kodaline’s frontman named as FASTNews Walk in My Shoes ambassador Fundraising walk for the guide dogs

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WALK in My Shoes, an awareness-raising and education campaign, h ave a n n o u n c e d a n exc iting new ambassador for their annual pop-up radio station promoting positive mental health. Kodaline frontman, Steve Garrigan will head up a new show on the station next week alongside Diana Bunici in a special drivetime slot. A passionate advocate for positive attitudes towards mental health, Steve’s own experience of anxiety means he speaks from a place of personal experience in his ambassador role. Commenting on the announcement, Steve said: “I’m really excited to come on board with Walk in My Shoes this year – as someone who has dealt first-hand with anxiety down through the years, we can’t underestimate the importance of taking that first step and asking for help. “ I n t h e p a s t , I ’ve opened up about mental health through my music and song-writing, and Walk in My Shoes is about opening up these same kinds of conversations and reminding people that it’s okay to talk about it and to seek help if they need it.” The annual Walk in My S h o e s i n i t i a t ive

comes from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, to raise awareness of the services available to those struggling with their mental health. Speaking about Walk in My Shoes’ new ambassador, chief executive officer of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, Paul Gilligan, said: “We are so delighted to have Steve on board. “Not only is he a comm i t te d a dvo ca te fo r mental health awareness, he is also someone who young people identify with and pay attention to. “When someone like Steve says, “it’s okay not to be okay, reach out and talk to someone”, young people listen.” WIMS FM, the pop-up radio station dedicated to promoting positive mental health, will broadcast live from Monday, October 7, to Friday, October 11, 7am to 9pm daily, all to mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday, October 10. With the usual mix of lifestyle, culture and mental health, WIMS FM will also feature several themed shows, focussing on a range of topics, from the impact o f t h e n eve r- e n d i n g news cycle on our mental health to mental health challenges for specific groups including LGBTI+, rural communities and those with experience of cancer.

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CALLING all dog owners and lovers – an exciting fundraising walk for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will take place in the Phoenix Park this weekend. The Dogs Unite 5km Walk will run from 11am on October 6 and aims to raise funds for the cause. You don’t need a dog to take part, but furry friends are more than welcome to join in on the fun. This is an opportunity for all dog lovers to unite and celebrate their furry friends,” said event organiser with Irish Guide Dogs Lynda Foley. “We are encouraging people to bring their dogs of all shapes and sizes to support this worthwhile cause.” Anyone that wants to take part can sign up online at https://guidedogs.ie/ dogsunite or register on the day from 11am with walk commencing at 11.30am sharp. Individual registration is €10 for one adult, or family registration is €20 (2 Adults and unlimited little ones and two Capes). All entrants receive a cape for their #PAWsome dog, and all tickets purchased go towards supporting our services changing the lives of people who are vision impaired and families of children with autism.

Kodaline frontman Steve Garrigan with Diana Bunici. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

As someone who has dealt first-hand with anxiety down through the years, we can’t underestimate the importance of taking that first step and asking for help

The WIMS FM Schools Special will also return to provide an outlet for primary school children to talk about what’s on

their minds and more. Child and adolescent psychotherapist, Dr Colman Noctor will be on hand to give advice also.

The Schools Spec ial will air on World Mental Health Day on October 10 between 11am and 1pm.

Tune into WIMS FM via the TuneIn app, online at www.walkinmyshoes.ie or turn your radio dial to WIMS FM.

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FINGLAS: RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES DEAF PEOPLE FACE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES

Family help bring joy of storytime to deaf children RACHEL DARCY

A FAMILY from Finglas have become the stars of an ad campaign for an innovative new app, that aims to help bring the tradition of story time to deaf children. Bobby and Sophia Walsh-Mooney, alongside their mum Cindy, appear in a new short film directed

by Oscar winning director Chis Overton, bringing the new StorySign app to life. The brother and sister have struggled with hearing loss since they were babies, with their mum Cindy explaining that deaf children have to learn to read differently. “Not many people know or realise that a child that’s deaf or hard of hearing,

their reading is affected. “Children that are hearing, they hear through phonetics, they break a word down into two or three syllables or whatever the word is, whereas deaf children can’t learn to read like that,” Cindy explained. StorySign is an app that translates popular children’s books into sign

Bobby and Sophia Walsh-Mooney

language in real-time to allow for a seamless reading experience, meaning deaf children can enjoy a traditional story time with ease. The app has been downloaded over 40,000 times since its launch in December 2018. It creates an authentic reading experience, where an on-screen avatar will sign out the words that appear in a story, making

it easier for children to understand. The StorySign app is pioneered by technology firm Huawei, who reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the deaf community at an event in Dublin Zoo last week, where four new books were added to the StorySign library. Walter Ji, president of Huawei’s Western Europe Consumer Business Group,

said: “Some 34% percent of the people who have downloaded the free StorySign app have become daily active users, which reinforces our commitment to helping more Deaf children learn to read and makes us proud to continue developing and expanding StorySign.” John Sherwin, CEO Irish Deaf Society commented further, “Education tools that enhance the use of

Irish Sign Language at home are vital when tackling early development of language, cognition and literacy. “The expansion of the StorySign library, a new language and wider availability mark an important step towards helping Deaf children enjoy story time.” The app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play store.

Historic handbell donated by Archbishop Martin to the NMI THE Archbishop of Dublin has donated an ancient iron handbell, thought to date from the 8th or 9th centuries, to the National Museum of Ireland. The Knockatemple Hand-Bell has been in the possession

of the Archdiocese since the 1920’s. It is believed a priest of the Pro Cathedral bought it at auction in 1915. The existence of the bell, the origins of which are not clear, were intricately tracked by Cormac Bourke, a curator of Medieval antiquities at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, who made contact with the Diocesan Archives a few years ago. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin wrote to the National Museum of Ireland, alerting them to the existence of the bell and offering to donate it to the NMI collection. The ancient bell was presented to Maeve Sikora, Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the NMI, last Thursday. Sikora said that the NMI was honoured to receive this important donation, and will greatly add to the National Collection of historic handbells and be retained securely for future generations to engage with at the National Museum of Ireland.

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CRIME: LATEST CSO FIGURES SHOW CAPITAL’S PLACE IN NATIONWIDE BREAK-INS

Dublin home to almost half of burglaries RACHEL D’ARCY

NEARLY 50% of all burglaries in the first half of the year happened in Dublin, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO have released their quarterly research on crime and burglaries in Ireland, which showed an overall 4% decrease in burglaries nationwide since the same period last year. Overall, there were a total of 8,078 burglaries in the first half of the year. Dublin accounted for a staggering 46% of these burglaries across the country, with a 2% increase on burglaries in Dublin at the same time last year. Dublin West Garda division recorded the largest

amount of burglaries in the first half of this year, with 894 incidents – a 30% increase on last year’s figure. The Dublin North Central area saw the greatest decrease in burglary rates, with 291 burglaries in the first half of 2019, a 25% decrease on last year. According to research by alarm supplier HomeSecure, however, many people do not activate their alarms when leaving the home. Out of those surveyed, 29% of people said they do not activate their home security systems every time they leave the house, as advised. Almost half of those surveyed reported that they personally know someone whose home had been broken into in the

past year, illustrating just how frequently burglaries occur. Commenting on the CSO statistics, as well as HomeSecure’s own survey, Colm Daly – the chief executive of HomeSecure – said: “These latest figures show that the efforts Irish people are making to protect their homes are proving to be effective in deterring burglaries, which is absolutely brilliant to see. “Ensuring the safety of one’s home and family is of paramount importance, and it’s really encouraging to see that burglary levels are decreasing. “It’s key that people continue to be vigilant and proactive in protecting their homes, as a significant amount of burglaries are still occurring nation-

HERITAGE

See A Walk to honour The Rising

New CSO figures show that nearly 50% of burglaries, in total, happened in Dublin in the first half of the year

wide every day. “We would advise all homeowners and renters to ensure that they have a secure home monitoring system in place.”

Helping give 50,000 thanks for funding SIXTH class pupils Chelsea Breen and Sean Aren were delighted to help announce news of a new book-related award revealed at St Mary’s National School in Dorset Street recently. The children were helping Elaina Ryan, chief executive of Children’s Books Ireland, and David Lane, managing director of Ecclesiastical Ireland, to announce that Children’s Books Ireland was one of 10 charities awarded a prize of £50,000 in Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good Awards. The funds will be used to extend its Book of the Year awards and an associated shadowing scheme to 60 new schools across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This year, Ecclesiastical gave away £1,000,000 in its Movement for Good awards. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

THE Lord Mayor launched an exciting new heritage exhibition at Richmond Barracks in Inchicore this week. The new installation, A Walk, was unveiled last Monday by Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe. The installation is designed by artist Joanne Byrne and commemorates the ‘walk of destiny’ taken by the leaders of the 1916 Rising to their court martials. Richmond Barracks officially opened in May 2016 to mark the centenary of the 1916 court martials. More than 3,000 rebels of The Rising, including the leaders, were held in the barracks awaiting their fate. A Walk was fabricated from corten steel by AD Design.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aisling O’Kennedy and Elaine Igoe both from Aramark with children from O’Toole’s GAA club. PICTURE: SHANE O’NEILL, SON PHOTOGRAPHIC.

Marta Kucinska and Aisling Connaughton and below Rob Leavy and Audrey Quirke

O’Tooles GAA club benefit from Aramark’s garden growing

Amanda Burke-Jones

Pictured on the left, Luke Webster and right, Davis McMullen and Elaine Igoe while below are Adam Key and Trevor Wisdom

s part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 50 Aramark chefs, dietitians and other employees gathered at O’Toole’s GAA club, on the north side of Dublin this week, to build a vegetable garden to help inspire local families to make healthier food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Shane Flynn, Managing Director for Food Services and Facilities Management, Aramark Ireland said: “Involving local children in a gardening initiative like this can do more than just cultivate green fingers. It is a great way to help young children understand where their food comes from and gain life skills in gardening and cooking at an early age - all while fostering an interest in healthy eating and reinforcing better eating habits.”

Joe Ward and Eddie Bartley

Joanne Doyle and Sandra Stafford

Frank Gleeson MD Aramark and Shane Flynn Operations Director Aramark

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Players, pundits and politicians – everyone was delighted to celebrate the fantastic victories by both the men’s and women’s teams

Dublin’sHeroes Pictures: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography

UBS of all ages flowed into Merrion Square in a river of blue at the weekend for ‘The Homecoming’ – the official celebration of the incredible successes

of Dublin’s men’s and women’s Gaelic Football teams recently. The teams were honoured in style, with the capital delighted to pay tribute to the sporting

heroes on their historic respective victories – the men with their five-in-a-row, and the women with their three-in-a-row. Even the legendary Marty Morrissey was

almost lost for words as he talked to the captains and the teams, with their remarkable victories deserving his lavish praise for them. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe,

summed up the capital’s pride and admiration for the victorious men and women, with both teams making a mark in the history books that will be very hard to ever match or surpass.

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SCIENCE

PRAISE FOR DUBLIN’S VOLUNTEERS

New kids’ museum at the NCH

Selfless groups to the fore at awards

WORK will finally begin on the National Children’s Science Museum at Earlsfort Terrace next year, nearly four years after receiving planning permission. A purpose-built museum, aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 15, will be constructed at the National Concert Hall (NCH), with An Bord Pleanala granting permission for the €37m project in September 2016. The museum will be located in the north wing of the NCH, which will also undergo refurbishment. The museum will have more than 200 purposebuilt exhibits on offer, as well as a planetarium with a 15-metre dome with a 200-person capacity. It is projected that the venue will attract more than 150,000 visitors per year to the museum.

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Sci-fi fans check out a star heading out into the stars SCI-FI fans were given a real treat at Cineworld with the recent preview screening of Brad Pitt’s latest, Ad Astra. Cinephiles Deirdre Kerslake and Paula Brennan were among the many people who came along to see Brad’s latest, with the futuristic film seeing him star as an astronaut out to help save the world – as well as learning some shocking truths about his past, too. Picture: Brian McEvoy

AN AWARDS ceremony celebrating the best of Dublin City’s neighbourhoods was held in Croke Park last week, with a variety of winners taking home coveted awards. Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe announced the winners of the Dublin City Neighbourhood Awards at a ceremony in the Hogan Suite last Wednesday. Cllr McAuliffe (FF) said: “I am so proud of all our volunteers who work tirelessly and relentlessly year after year, and tonight is our way of congratulating them and thanking them on a job well done.” Winners on the night included Donnybrook Tidy Towns, taking home Best Urban Village, with

Finglas Tidy Towns coming in as runners-up. D o n ny b r o o k T i d y Towns was also this year’s overall winner in the residential category, receiving a total prize fund of €3,500. The group organises events throughout the year, and works all summer planting and cleaning in the locale, and spend the autumn collecting leaves as part of the “Don’t leaf it to others” initiative. Finglas Tidy Towns received runner-up prize for the great work it puts into the New Biodiversity Woodland Garden in the main street in Finglas. The group has linked in with local businesses as well, to encourage them to improve the outside of their premises. There was also an award for the Best Business, with

the Little Bird Cafe & Yoga Studio winning. Located at the South Circular Road, the cafe positions the environment as central to its business ethos, and the building is designed to give back to the neighbourhood. The cafe menus are also designed to ensure minimum waste policy, with all packaging compostable. Bernie Lillis, organiser of the Dublin City Neighbourhood Awards, said: “The annual awards are all about acknowledging in a meaningful way the hundreds of hours of voluntary work done by people in communities all across Dublin city. “The competition is used to foster a sense of civic pride, place and community and to promote environmental awareness.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ken Doherty and Peter Kenny and right Robbie Kane and Sharon Hennessey

Celebs turn out in style for rape Crisis Centre lunch

Nora Casey

he Uniworld River Cruises celebrated its 24th International Charity Lunch and Fashion Show in aid of the Rape Crisis Centre at the Westin Hotel,Dublin recently. The lunch was hosted by author, Amanda Brunker and Ms. Candy with entertainment from Claire Malone and Eurovision winner Paul Harrington. Irish born Fashion Designer Catriona Hanly also treated guests to a sneak preview of her Autumn/ Winter Collection. Models Naomi Cullen, David Wright and Ava Kissane showcased Designer Catriona Hanly’s Autumn Winter Collection on the day .The collection is bold, brash and beautiful and is worn with an effortless nonchalance, a touch of skin with a hint of attitude. Miss Candy and Amanda Brunker at the Westin Hotel,Dublin PICTURES: BRIAN MCEVOY

Des Muphy and Neasa Rogan Murphy

Emma Coppolla and Joe Harrington

Jeanette Sung, Roz Flanagan and Joan Palmer

Sallyanne Clarke,Charlotte Maguire and Lynne Wickham

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK Fron Butler and James Patrice Butler

Derville Meade and Julian Benson

Shay Byrne, Kate Byrne and Linda Byrne

Eamonn McGill and Ciara O’ Doherty

Summer Loving had me a blast

he opening night of the musical Grease was on at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre,Dublin. Grittier and more glamorous than ever before, the brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve. Well know faces spotted stepping out on the opening night

included Michele McGrath, Kerri Nicole Blanc and her daughter Kayla , Stephen Byrne, Julian Benson ,Jenny Buckley and her daughter, James Butler as well as designer Eamonn McGill and Ciara O Doherty. Samantha Mumba will appear 17 – 23 Sep and Peter Andre will appear in performances from 24 28 Sep in shows not to be missed.

Nicole Blanc and daughter Kayla

Inga Eirisks,Ilmur Erisks with Sooby Lynch and Penny Lynch; Jill Savage and Tara Savage; Kate Carr and Leah Fitzsimons; Bobbi Rose Scott and Jade Scott and Jenny Buckley and daughter Jude

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COMPETITION

USING ART TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT INJUSTICE

Angela T. Carr

Christine Broe

Dublin poets win Trocaire award PADRAIG CONLON

THREE Dublin poets were among the award winners at a competition that uses the arts to raise awareness about global injustice. Christine Broe, Angela T. Carr and Yvonne Farrell were the three local winners in the annual Trocaire poetry competition this year. Christine was winner in the ‘Adult Published’ category with her poem ‘The Kerchief’, Angela was a runner up winner in the ‘Published poets’ category with her poem ‘ S h e l l s ’ a n d Yvo n n e received a runner up prize in the ‘Post Primary Senior’ category for her poem also titled ‘Shells’. The 2019 competition prize winners gathered here in Dublin recently to receive their awards. Tr o c a i r e ’s a n n u a l poetry competition, in association with Poetry Ireland, uses the arts to raise awareness about the leading global justice issues of our time. The winners of this year’s competition took

part in a showcase event in Poetry Ireland’s centre in Dublin on Culture Night. The event also included the launch of an anthology of fifty of the best poems from the eight years of the competition Speaking at the prize winners’ event, President Michael D. Higgins drew attention to the importance of the competition. “The Trocaire/Poetry Ireland competition is an important event in Ireland’s literary calendar bringing together the voices of new and emerging poets, including some as young as eight years old, with those of established and distinguished writers,” he said. “That is such an imaginative challenge and I am delighted to know that many thousands of poets have responded since the inception of the Trocaire/Poetry Ireland competition in 2012.” This year, the competition explored the theme ‘Land is Life’.

Poets were encouraged to explore a local to global perspective and reflect on Ireland’s own history of hunger and

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ners and runners-up, and thank everyone who entered.” The competition is open to young people,

That is such an imaginative challenge and I am delighted to know that many thousands of poets have responded since the inception of the Trocaire/Poetry Ireland competition in 2012 migration. The winners, from young primary school students to published adult poets, tackled the theme with creativity and poignancy. Winning poems exploring themes related to migration, conflict, climate change and mankind’s connection to land. Patricia Groves from Tro c a i re s a i d : “ T h e standard of this year’s competition entries was incredibly high. We would like to congratulate all this year’s win-

c h i l d re n a n d a d u l t s alike, at all stages in their writing careers. There are six categories in the competition: two for adults and four for children and teens: published and non-published adult poets; first level junior and senior cycle students; and second-level junior and senior cycle students. This year’s panel of judges included published author and poet Geraldine Mitchell, who was the overall winner of our very first poetry competition in 2012,

together with Aidan Clifford, formerly of C D E T B’s Cu r r i c u l u m Development Unit, and Trocaire’s Patricia Groves. Each year, the win-

ning poems are published in booklet form and presented to the winners at the awards ceremony. The booklets are also distributed at events

throughout the year, including poetry readings, Culture Night, literary festivals and s c h o o l s wo r k s h o p s, ensuring a wide readership. Yvonne Farrell

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‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ this Halloween HALLOWEEN is coming again, and Temple Street is calling on everyone in Dublin to host their own spooktacular ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ party and raise vital funds to help sick children. Broadcaster, model and mum, Glenda Gilson, helped get Temple Street i n to t h e H a l l owe e n spirit this week, as she launched the hospital’s annual ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ 2019

campaign, supported by MiWadi. Dubliners from indiv i d u a l s, c o m m u n i t y groups, schools, crèches and workplaces alike, are being encouraged to host their very own ‘spooktacular’ Halloween party, get the party ‘startled’ this October and help raise vital funds for sick children. Life-saving The funds raised during this ‘hair-raising’

campaign, will have a direct and positive impact for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Temple Street, by funding vital, life-saving equipment for the hospital’s wards, theatres, departments and Intensive Care Unit. Speaking at the launch, Glenda Gilson said: “As a new mum, Trick or Treat for Temple Street is a campaign very close to my own h e a r t a n d I ’m t r u l y

Glenda Gilson pictured with Grace Healy (age 9) from Glasnevin and Alicia Begley (age 6) from Meath for the launch of this year’s Trick or Treat for Temple Street campaign supported by MiWadi. Picture: Andres Poveda

delighted to help spread the word about this fantastic campaign, which is once again supported by MiWadi.

“I encourage everyone to get involved by registering for a free party pack and hosting a Trick or Treat for Temple Street

Halloween party, to help raise the vital funds for such a worthy cause.” Register at www.templestreet.ie/trickortreat

to receive a free party pack, which includes Trick or Treat posters, stickers, balloons and much more besides.

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KARA MARNI: A VOCAL RISE “THEY say love is blind,” Kara Marni laughs when we talk about one of her early singles. “In some situations it’s difficult to see what’s really happening to you, difficult to have perspective, to know if you’re being treated well. Especially if you’re not in a great place.” Marni isn’t talking about herself, but a friend. An early single, ‘Opposite’, was her take on a close friend’s struggling love life, a series moments that removed her to the role of helpless onlooker, committed to song. In it, Marni takes a stab at all the boyfriend’s mistreatments, the behaviours she saw slowly

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dragging her friend down. “I think you’re better on your own, but you’re too scared to find out,” she sings, a less than delicate reality check. “I could see what the situation was, being removed from it,” she explains. “The song basically came from being frustrated she wouldn’t listen to me. I ended up playing her the song, and she got it, so I guess it worked!” Marni’s music is a lively fusion of soul and R&B, set to

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beats, but its unquestionably the vocal and the clever messages it contains that stand out. Her compact but varied voice soars over the choruses, breaking into forceful peaks and exploring the reaches of a broad vocal spectrum. It’s colourful, potent stuff. “It’s been a whirlwind,” Marni says of her breakthrough. “It’s been such a whirlwind, in fact, that I can’t remember everything. But I feel I’ve been growing, and everything’s really picked up for me. I’ve had so much support for something that started in my shed with the help of my parents. “They built it so I could have everything there in the house,

OCTOBER 3 (THURSDAY)

Franc Moody @ Whelan’s, €21 The Winter Passing @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Toygirl @ The Workman’s Club, €5

OCTOBER 4 (FRIDAY)

Belinda Carlisle

Ireland Music Week @ various venues, from €28 Festival introducing the best of the country’s up and coming talent over the course of a weekend, a place where the

which is just another way they were really supportive.” To say Marni rose quickly is quite an understatement. Her very first YouTube video, a beautifully-vocalised cover of Minnie Riperton’s ‘Loving You’ released when she was still in high school, saw her grab over 30,000 views inside a week, and immediately attract interest from the industry. The latest headline tour, something that’s relatively new to Marni after supporting Lewis Capaldi and Rita Ora, feels a little different. “I won’t be playing at Brixton Academy just yet,” she jokes, “but this is extra special, as I am very used to supporting in front

eagle eyed can spot future stars on the rise. Mik Pyro @ Whelan’s, €16 Hootie and the Blowfish @ The 3Arena, €54 Volbeat @ The Olympia Theatre, €45 Twisted Wheel @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

OCTOBER 5 (SATURDAY)

State Lights @ Whelan’s, €14 The Mystery Lights @ The Sugar Club, €15

of someone else’s audience. I’ve loved supporting, but this is a different thing, people are coming to see me. It’s all me and my band, playing a lot of unreleased music. I’m so excited. “I have so much music written,” she continues. “I’ll definitely be doing some kind of big project this year. It won’t be an album. “These days things are more single focused, and people don’t really listen to albums. It makes sense to be the same way, so I’m working on ‘projects’. Though there will be an album one day. “I relate to albums, obviously. My family’s vinyl collection growing up was a big part of what brought me here. I’ve

Johnny Osbourne @ The Sugar Club (late), €20 Yenkee @ Whelan’s(Upstairs), €11 Ireland Music Week @ various venues, from €28

OCTOBER 6 (SUNDAY)

Ireland Music Week @ various venues, from €28 Good Cop, Bad Cop @ The Workman’s Club, €15

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always been a huge fan of huge voices. Aretha, Diana Ross, The Beatles, they were all big for us.” Marni feels she’s still learning, and is open about it. In fact, she closes our interview by asking for recommendations for soulful local artists who might be willing to support her. She’s keen to make her second headline trip to Dublin stand out, and wants to hear who might be a draw on her Workman’s Club bill. Her enthusiasm feels boundless. There’s plenty to suggest her music might prove to be, too. Kara Marni plays the Workman’s Club, Dublin on October 13.

Prizm @ The Workman’s Club, free

OCTOBER 8 (TUESDAY)

Keane @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out Belinda Carlisle @ Vicar Street, €45 Little Mix @ The 3Arena, sold out

OCTOBER 9 (WEDNESDAY)

Jon Bellion @ The Olympia Theatre, €30 TimeCop1983 @ Whelan’s, €17 Laura Elizabeth Hughes @ The Work-

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | ARTISTICALLY CRIMINAL CAPERS IN THE GOLDFINCH

A powerful on-screen portrayal of Pulitzer Prize winning novel RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S rare that a film has such a profound impact, that I’m left thinking about it hours, even days later. The Goldfinch (Cert 16, 149 mins) is one of those films that burrows into your mind, leaving you almost reeling afterward. Based on the Pulitzer award winning book by Donna Tartt, early reviews rendered expectations low. Many rubbished the movie adaption as a lowquality reproduction, but who could expect an 860page book to be executed perfectly in just over two hours? As someone who has read the novel and is a fan of same, I was skeptical entering the screen - but I needn’t have been. The film immerses you within the world of Theodore Decker from the get go, though producing more questions than answers for those who haven’t knowledge of the plot in the first instance. A young Theodore

(Oakes Fegley) lost his mother in an explosion at the Metropolitan Museum. The pair were in the museum viewing one of her favourite paintings – The Goldfinch – on their way to see Theo’s school principal when his mother is killed. Theo subsequently spends his life both blaming himself for his mother’s untimely death, and hiding the fact that he stole her favourite painting from the rubble in her honour. Questions are soon answered, if you pay attention, as we dive into the tumultous world of Theo - from his mother’s

Oakes Fegley as Young Theo Decker

death, to living with the well-to-do Barbour family, then his relocation to live with his alcoholic father and beyond. Fegley’s performance as a young Theo is astounding, with the 14-year-old manifesting an emotional performance that has you crying when Theo does, and laughing too. It’s a perfect casting, really, to complement Ansel Elgort, who plays an older Theo, dealing antiques in New York City whilst battling his inner demons following his turbulent childhood. Fegley is truly a miniture Elgort in this regard, a remark on the perfect casting of each role in this movie, including that of Nicole Kidman as Ms Barbour, a motherly figure to Theo. Elgort has a certain charisma, seen in his other roles, that seems reserved in The Goldfinch. Not to a fault, however. Elgort is able to turn the charm on and off as needed, something critical to his turn as Theo. It would be amiss not to mention Finn Wolfhard as

Nicole Kidman and Ansel Elgort

young Boris and Aneurin Barnard as adult Boris, too. Whilst the psuedoRussian accent from both can be too false at times, both add another level of humanity to Theo’s plight, even a lighter edge to the heavy handed plot.

The Goldfinch – the painting – plays a key role throughout the movie, as it does in the novel. A flaw to the film is that whilst we know something will, eventually, happen to the coveted masterpiece, it appears that everything

happens slowly, then all at once, the true suspense and drama crammed into the last quarter of the near-three hour screening. Directed by Cork man John Crowley, also behind Brooklyn, the style of film is much the same – beau-

tifully delivered, though perhaps drawn out at points. This movie has a lot of highs and lows, and twists that, while expected, still have you on the edge of your seat. Verdict: 8/10

Opportunities and mysteries abound in Fair City WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ... HAYLEY gets offered a new job opportunity this week, though it worries Anto some. Sharon and Hayley discuss her new opportunity, but Darragh tells Sharon about Ger’s role in Hayley getting the chance. Sharon resorts to desperate measures to stop Hayley getting the job. Hayley blames Mondo for sabotaging her new job. Sharon confesses to Anto and Darragh that Ger was the loan shark who caused all their grief. Damien and Mairead take in a tense moment

between Cristiano and Will, with the latter taking a major gamble on their relationship this week. Fiona subtly encourages Bob to stay tough with Barry, but Barry changes tack with Bob by volunteering for a different role. Fiona cranks her money laundering scheme up a gear with Barry unaware of her motives. Ciaran, posing as Tessa, texts Katy on Tessa’s missing phone, and leaves a troubling message for Tessa in her apartment. She tries to bribe him in an attempt to leave her alone, telling him she’ll help him flee the country. Katy, however, has other plans, when she guesses where he’s hiding. Katy is horrified when she gets a letter from Ciaran, with Eoghan trying to persuade Katy the letter is a hoax.

Cristiano mislays takings from Brewzers, with the money miraculously appearing somewhere he doesn’t expect. Doug tries to avoid Erica this week, though Erica tries to patch things up with him. Erica is disappointed at Darragh’s lack of interest organising the wedding. Darragh jokes that Doug should help Erica organise the wedding. Thinking Darragh is on to them, Erica and Doug decide to confess. Carol spots a spark between Hayley and Yates. Carol is confused when Sharon blusters about Hayley and Yates. Carol puts Yates and Hayley’s awkwardness down to Robbie’s passing. Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Katy and Tessa find themselves at the centre of some high emotion this week

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BITS & BOBS

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK... Labradoodle creator says it’s his ‘life’s regret’ THE man who created the world’s first labradoodle has said that he regrets creating the dogs, describing them as “crazy Frankenstein’s monsters”. Australian man Wally Conron, bred the first labradoodle in 1989 as a guide dog for a blind woman whose husband was allergic to dog hair. The former breeding manager with the Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia spent three years trialling poodles as potential guide dogs, but found that they didn’t have the same temperament as Labradors. He t h e n e n d e d u p breeding the two dogs, to create the labradoodle. Despite the popularity of the dog, Conron said he is concerned that people are overbreeding the dog and creating new sub-breeds, like spoodles - a cross between a spaniel and a poodle - and the groodle, a mix of golden retrievers and poodles. Conron admitted that his creation had “done a lot of damage” and described the dogs as his “life’s regret”. “ I re a l i se d w h a t I had done in a matter of days,” he said last week. “People are just breeding for the money ... unscrup u l o u s b re e d e rs a re crossing poodles with inappropriate dogs simply so they can say they were the first to do it.”

It all started with a cheesy allegation

Switch Off and Read’ EASON recently launched its new Switch Off and Read campaign, in partnership with Suas, to improve literacy and foster a love of reading among children in Ireland and encourage parents and children to spend less time on screens and more time reading. As part of the campaign, Eason carried out research centred on the importance of child-

A FRENCH celebrity chef is suing the Michelin Guide, after his restaurant was stripped of its coveted third star, claiming the evaluation was botched - over cheese. Speaking to a French radio station, Marc Veyrat said: “I’ve been dishonoured, I saw my team in tears ... to have them call you one evening without warning, without anything written down, without anything, to say ‘that’s it, it’s over’. They said we used cheddar,” Veyrat said.

hood reading which highlights how using electronic devices can impede on time spent reading with 47% of people agreeing that time spent on electronic devices is the biggest obstacle to children reading. To support this commitment Eason is also donating 1,500 books to the children Suas are mentoring as part of their literacy programme.

He claims the downg ra d e c a m e a f te r a Michelin inspector of his La Maison des Bois restaurant thought he had adulterated a cheese souffle with English cheddar, instead of using one of France’s varieties. “I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That’s what you call knowledge of a place? It’s just crazy,” Veyrat told station France Inter. He said that the down-

grade of his restaurant from three stars to two plunged him into depression. Now, he is suing them, with Veyrat’s lawyer hoping that the court will force Michelin to hand over documents “to clarify the exact reasons” his star was taken away. In a statement, Michelin said it “understands the disappointment for Mr Veyrat, whose talent no one contests, even if we regret his unreasonable persistence with his accusations”.

Masseur plays with fire Man with metal detector finds stash of to ease muscle pain Egyptian masseur who uses fire to relieve 1,000-year-old coins AN clients’ muscle pain has been catching a lot

Domino’s offers dream job with a catch

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Koda, a ten-year-old female Akita who adores her human pals and has so much love to give. Koda is a gentle giant who loves cuddles and lapping up all the love and affection she can get. As she gets worried by other dogs, Koda is looking for a home in a nice rural area where she won’t meet too many dogs on her walks. A big garden with lots of space for her to run around in would be her dream home! Koda loves people SO much that she can get very excited when greeting

them so she will need a little help with self-control. She is so sweet and gentle and could happily live with children over the age of ten. This stunning girl is super sweet, very clever and will make a fabulous addition to a loving home. If you have room in your heart and home for Koda, then 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. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

Koda

BREAD LOVERS have an opportunity for a dream job, but there’s one catch. Domino’s Pizza are looking for someone to be their Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester for a day, but the lucky candidate would have to have a “minimum of five years’ in garlic bread consumption.” Oh, and the job is based in Brisbane, Australia. The job was advertised on LinkedIn and explains: “You butter believe it! We’re looking for someone a little bit crunchy, but mostly warm and soft on the inside, to help taste test our World-Famous Garlic Breads at Domino’s Headquarters.” Speaking of the ideal candidate, it says they will “never met a carb they didn’t like”, “does not identify as a vampire”, “understands the perfect ‘crunch to softness’ ratio” and “is passionate about food, innovation and having fun”. Applications are open until Monday, October 7.

A BRITISH metal detector enthusiast made the discovery of a lifetime when he uncovered a collection of coins believed to be 1,000 years old. Suffolk native Don Crawley found the 99 coins, which include pennies and half pennies, after making his first visit to a farmer’s land. The coins were taken to the British Museum where they were identified as silver pennies from the time of King Aethelred II, who reigned from 978-1016. It is believed they were possibly buried in 999 as penitence when the new millennium raised fears of a judgment day. “Aethelred is renowned in history as the Unrede or ‘unready’ because of the weakness of his government,” a press release from Dix Noonan Web auctions states. Crawley and the lucky farmer who owns the land are set to split the profits when the hoard goes under the hammer.

of heat. Abdel Rehim Saeid, who runs a spa in Gharbeya, applies the ancient Pharaonic technique, known as the “fiery towel” by starting with a standard massage, using oil

and camomile, to stimulate blood circulation and alleviate pain in affected areas. Saeid places several layers of towels and other isolating materials on the client’s back. Then a towel soaked in alcohol is placed on top and set on fire. It burns for roughly a minute before the flames are put out with a wet towel. Saeid says the “fiery massage” works by sucking moisture out of the body.

Using your phone on the toilet can give you piles says doctor

IF you’re a person who fancies a scroll on the loo, there might be some bad news. A doctor has warned that using your phone on the throne could give you serious

health problems, including haemorrhoids. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and Clinical Director, told The Sun UK sitting on the toilet for too long is a serious health risk. “Constipation and straining to poo is a major risk factor for piles – being pregnant, chronic cough and getting older also factor. “But so too does prolonged sitting on the loo. And while in the past, some of us took a good book into the toilet with us, these days it’s more likely to be the ever-present mobile phone. “So, tempting while it may be to scroll through your apps while you’re waiting to perform, doctors don’t recommend it.”

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STYLE & HOME

FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR WARDROBE & HOME

Work from Home

IT’S SAFE TO SAY working from home has never been more accessible. With advances in cloud technology and video-conferencing, it’s no wonder people are choosing to stay in the comforts of their own homes. People are now reaping the benefits of home offices by saving thousands on travel, car maintenance, professional clothing, office lunches and above all, that one coffee too many! EZ Living Furniture are sharing their top tips on how to create the perfect home office. Know your Needs: Whether you’re a graphic designer, a journalist, or even an accountant, make a list of everything you need in order to get by! For example, if you’re a graphic designer you might need two tables. One table for your computer, and another for your artwork. Be honest with yourself and your needs. There’s nothing worse than ending up on the floor trying to accommodate space. Sufficient Space: Speaking of space, in order to work effectively, you will need to allocate a dedicated area to your work space. Whether this is a room or a decluttered corner, it’s important to have as much separation from your living space as possible in order to be productive. Let there be Light: The more natural light your home office has, the more productive you are. Natural light in the work place leads to reduced eye-strain, less drowsiness, improved mood, and fewer mistakes. Personalise to Perfection: Adding your personal touch to your home office can create a warm and productive environment. Why not add a nice decorative ornament or a plant? A plant will not only look good, but it will also remove toxins from your workspace, add a sense of life, and increase humidity. Dress up, not down: You are what you wear! In order to be the most productive you can be, it’s time to start dressing like it. If you work in your pyjamas or dressing gown, your work will most likely reflect your sleepy attire. Dress as if you are going to be meeting people and watch your work transform.

For more information on home office furniture visit www.ezlivingfurniture.ie.

Take a look at DELUXE DETAILS ONE OF IRELAND’S biggest online stores have unveiled a new collection of key trends for Autumn/Winter, and they’re brrrilliant. The new Littlewoods Ireland collection feat u re s wa r m , e a r t hy tones and a palette of leafy hues. Corduroy and printed silk are the fabrics of choice, with layers and texture in the form of feminine florals key to

the collection. Cosy knits and animal print teamed with Ariana Grande-style kneehigh boots will give your wardrobe an instant injection of AW19. As well as taking care of the casual, Littlewoods also have the glitz and glam of party season covered. A mix of luxurious velvets and sparkly sequin pieces take centre stage this season,

with a little bit of extra shimmer is in the detail with beautiful embellishments. M i d i d re s s e s a n d metallic co-ords, cont r a s t e d w i t h e d g y, faux-leather shorts and skirts, will also be massive this coming season. The new range of styles from Littlewoods and the ir V By Very range are now available to shop on Littlewoodsireland.ie.

Top off your look with heavenly headbands HOT ON THE HIGH STREET this season, headbands are making a comeback in a big way. They’ve become the perfect way to complete a look, but also to dress up a little bit on a lazier style day. Several stores have a range of ‘Alice bands’ available in stores

now, ranging from gorgeous embellishments to the more plain velvet styles - very on trend! Whether you’re looking to add a little glitz to your look for work, or to just keep your hair back during your downtime, here’s our top picks of what’s on offer.

From left: River Island, Penneys, New Look, Penneys, New Look, Penneys, Accessorize, V by Very

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Extinct: Part of a Northern Ireland paper £10 note

Some paper sterling notes scrapped over the border IF YOU’RE planning on spending some money in Northern Ireland any time soon, you could be in for a shock when you try to pay for something – paper £5 and £10 notes have now been withdrawn from circulation. Effective from the start of this week, retailers can refuse to accept the paper notes at their own discretion, which could come as a shock to any ‘southerners’ who’d planned on using any Northern Ireland Sterling they’d tucked away for their next trip across the border. The move follows a wider roll-out since February of notes made from polymer rather than paper, which are more durable, longer-lasting, provide more security features and also deliver environmental benefits. Northern Ireland banks will continue to accept the paper notes from their own customers, while the Post Office will also accept them from customers paying into their own accounts – but ordinary retailers don’t have to accept the paper notes. Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank and Ulster Bank have agreed they will exchange their own paper £5 and £10 notes from non-customers, up to the value of £250.

Trust Lough Eske Castle for an unforgettable stay FOR those looking to treat themselves or a loved one to a break in one of Ireland’s most stunning setttings, Donegal is sure to delight. That’s the setting for Lough Eske Castle, which is set by the beautiful rolling foothills of the Bluestack Mountains just outside Donegal town. The acclaimed award-winning five-star hotel has unveiled a winter sale package starting from this October 7, with a package starting at €189 for a courtyard or deluxe room (Sunday to Friday), with guests welcomed with a chilled bottle of prosecco in their room on arrival. The package also includes one night’s accommodation with full Irish breakfast in Cedars Restaurant, €20 resort credit per person (applicable only for food and beverage purchases), and a 20% spa discount on pre-booked spa treatments which are 60 minutes or more. Other package arrangements are also available. For full information on the hotel and packages, see www.lougheskecastlehotel.com.

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Try horribly tempting Hallowe’en getaways SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor WELL, it’s definitely October out there, with the miserable weather we’ve had this week, and more than enough rain to usher in chilly Autumn. We’ve had everything but thunder and lightning in the past few days – weather that’s probably more in keeping with Hallowe’en, which will soon be here in two flaps of a bat’s wings. With that in mind, why not start planning for a Halloween? You’ll be saying “Fangs very much” for a stay at either of these terrific staycation destinations ... Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore County Offaly claims the title of ‘the most haunted county in Ireland’, with a dizzying range of castles, stately homes and ancient spots to explore. You’ll find traces of 5,000 years of history scattered about the county – and some of the best of modern comforts, too, at the Bridge House Hotel in historic Tullamore. Itself a favourite haunt of travellers for many years, the long-established hotel has a fine history of its own, and has moved with the times to offer guests some of the best of contemporary comforts. The Bridge House has put together a Hallowe’en mid-term package for families looking for a great break down the country. Apart from the hotel itself, the hotel has also included tickets to Birr Castle’s Hallowe’en experience as part of its package, which includes a Pumpkin Trail, Family Quest, face painting and arts and crafts workshops daily from 9am to 5pm.

And, after a day exploring Tullamore or chasing after ghostly goings-on around the county, the whole family can enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities, including its pool, sauna, steam room and more. Available from Sunday, October 27 to Thursday, October 31, guests can enjoy a two-night stay with breakfast each morning and one evening meal in Balcone Italiano from just €145 per adult sharing. Alternatively, they can enjoy a three-night stay with breakfast each morning and and one evening meal from €195 per person sharing. Children under 12 go free. This package is based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing a family room. For further information, see www.bridgehousehoteltullamore.ie. Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo Your boys and ghouls are bound to enjoy a trip to the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, which offers a great base to explore the rugged west coast. The hotel has put together a spook-tacularly tempting family package for Hallowe’en, with something for everyone. As part of its special Hallowe’en break deal, the four-star hotel has taken the trouble to prepare a family welcome bag for guests, with colouring books, games and treats to help children settle in. Not only that – complimentary family passes for the Omniplex Cinema Sligo are also included, as a very modern family activity for everyone. Back at the hotel, and the grown-ups will have plenty to keep them relaxed and entertained, too, with the luxurious

The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore offers classic comfort and contemporary luxury

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo expertly mixes modern style with traditional service

hotel’s comfort complimented by top-notch wining and dining options. The spa and swimming pool are sure to help ease away the day’s tensions from exploring the beautiful Sligo countryside and coastline. The hotel’s Hallowe’en package is available from

€221 per night for two adults and two children in one of the hotel’s premium family rooms, hot chocolate and cookies for the children, and a complimentary welcome drink for the parents. It also includes a Global Explorers Welcome Bag for each child, family passes

to the Omniplex Cinema, complimentary access to Healthstyles Leisure Club, Super Buffet Breakfast on both mornings, and dinner for all the family on one evening of your choice at the AA Rosette Classiebawn Restaurant. For further information, see www.radsligo.com.

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FOOD&DRINK

Celebrate World Egg Day with this cracker WORLD Egg Day (yes that’s actually a thing) is coming up on October 11th. To celebrate this egg-cellent day (sorry I couldn’t help the pun), here is an egg inspired dish and it is definitely all it’s cracked up to be! Remember to always look for the Bord Bia Quality Mark when purchasing eggs so that you know they are of the highest quality standards.

America opens its first cannabis restaurant AMERICA’S first legal cannabis café is opening in Los Angeles this October. Lowell Cafe received a cannabis consumption license, and unlike dispensaries, customers can consume their purchases on the premises. The restaurants motto is ‘Eat, drink, and smoke cannabis.’ Customers, who must be over 21, can also order food

Bord Bia’s Frittata with Leeks, Mushroom and Cheese

The cheese and creme fraiche add great flavour and a creamy texture to the finished dish. Keep an eye on your frittata while it’s under the grill, you don’t want to over-cook it. It will be ready when the eggs are puffed up and the centre of the frittata is still a bit wobbly. Serves: 4 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients

• 8 large eggs • 1 tablesp. olive oil • Knob of butter • 2 medium leeks, cleaned and finely sliced • 300g brown cap mushrooms, thinly sliced • 150g crème fraîche or sour cream • Handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped • 75g Farmhouse cheddar, grated • Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation

•Melt butter with oil in a non-stick, 25cm fry-

ing pan over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and cook for five minutes until soft b u t

from a farm-to-table menu created by Chef Andrea Drummer who has been named one of the top cannabis chefs in LA and is known for her cannabis infused dishes. Due to current cannabis legislation, the café will not offer any fresh food infused with cannabis, however, pre-packaged lab tested cannabis infused products will be available for purchase.

‘Disney goes vegan’

not browned. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes until mushrooms have softened. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, crème fraiche and parsley in a large bowl, mix in half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add the leeks and mushrooms to the egg mixture and stir. Wipe out the pan and add a lit-

tle more oil and butter and return to a low heat. Add the egg mixture to the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes until nearly set. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and place under a medium grill, and cook for about another 10 minutes until the top is set and golden. Allow the frittata to cool for a couple of minutes then slide it out of the pan onto a board.

Starting this month, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida will serve more than 400 food items that are free of meat, dairy, eggs or honey. The company said that customers had been asking for more plant-based items to be on their menus. The company already offers plant-based food, including veggie burgers and the dairy-free Dole Whip dessert. New menu items will include eggless Florentine at the Magic Kingdom, a hot link smokehouse sandwich at Animal Kingdom and a maple-chipotle barbecue-braised jackfruit dip at its Wilderness Lodge. All plant-based items will be marked on the menu with a leaf icon. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, will launch the new items next spring.

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The home of Guinness

Sham Maths - American Amber Ale Dead Centre Brewing, Athlone

disappoints with its black stuff SPREAD over seven floors, it’s easy to see why The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s number-one tourist attraction; the place is huge, with more to do and see than you could imagine, making it a truly superb place to visit. However, the pint was off, and very bitter from start to end. I knew before I tasted it – you could see the pint ‘bounce’ around the glass, struggling to settle, which is a tell-tale sign. It was both confusing and frustrating to see so many people there to visit this attraction only to be handed a sub-par pint. To be sure, I had two pints from different taps, and another on the lower floor, where you can have your pint engraved with an image, but none of them were anywhere near where they should. If anything ever comes of this page, I’d hope it’s that the Storehouse gets their pint right. With almost two million people through its doors annually, and many of them sampling the stout, it’s a matter of Irish pride. @guinnessadvisor

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

The Guinness Storehouse, St James’s Gate, Dublin 8

THIS BEER has everything going for it. It has a range of colours but it’s mainly a deep hazy amber. But sometimes it takes the hue of a red ale. It has hints of fruit and hops and a nice malty overtone to it. All in all, it is a very pleasant, balanced beer with a 6.9% ABV.

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Ford unveils high spec ‘Puma Titanium X’

FORD have revealed for the first time the stylish, high specification Ford Puma Titanium X model, which made its public debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Enhancing the new Puma’s SUV-inspired crossover offering with premium comfort and convenience technologies, the new Puma Titanium X is the first Ford to feature removable and washable seat covers that will help customers keep their premium interior feeling like new, and segment-first lumbar massage seats for ultimate comfort on the move. Further sophisticated standard technologies include wireless charging for smartphone devices, segment-first hands-free tailgate, and a premium B&O Sound System. The Puma Titanium X also features exclusive exterior and interior details and finishes that complement the model’s seductive design. The new Ford Puma fuses stunning exterior design, bestin-class uncompromised load space, and sophisticated mild-hybrid powertrain technology for customers in Europe. Premium style and specification; Premium specification delivered as standard brings a new degree of luxury to the compact crossover segment, enabling Puma Titanium X customers to experience Puma’s raised ride-height and confidenceenhancing driving experience in unprecedented comfort. Mild-hybrid technology; Puma customers will be among the first to benefit from Ford’s sophisticated mild-hybrid architecture – tailored to enhance fuel efficiency while complementing Puma’s class-leading driving dynamics. EcoBoost Hybrid technology enhances Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with an 11.5 kW belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG), which enables recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack. Offered in 125 PS and 155 PS variants, the intelligent, self-regulating mild-hybrid system can utilise the stored battery charge to deliver torque substitution – reducing the amount of work required from the petrol engine for a fuel efficiency improvement of up to 9 per cent, based on WLTP analysis; or torque supplementation – increasing the total torque available from the powertrain for optimised performance. The new Ford Puma will be available in Ford dealership from December 2019.

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Skoda Kodiaq RS – purposeful and Powerful SUV

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THE SKODA Kodiaq SUV launched in Ireland in March 2017 to unprecedented demand, and also scooped the Irish Large SUV of the Year award at the Irish Car of the Year awards 2018. Now, following on from the success of the legendary Octavia RS, Skoda have launched their latest addition to the RS family, the Kodiaq RS. Sporting Heritage The initials RS stand for ‘Rally Sport’ and were first used in 1974 as part of the brands rally strategy. The Skoda Kodiaq RS is the brand’s first SUV to join the elite RS circle, and carries their motorsport and rally history into a new vehicle segment. The Kodiaq RS is also the first model to bear the new, modern RS logo featuring additional red touches. Most Powerful Skoda Ever The four- cylinder, twin-turbocharged diesel engine in the new Kodiaq RS produces 240bhp and

a hefty 500Nm of torque for impressively quick progress. This power is transferred to the road through a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic gearbox (no manual is offered) and four-wheel drive, with the 0-100km/h sprint taking just under seven seconds to complete. This makes the Kodiaq RS the most powerful production diesel engine car in the history of Skoda. For drivers looking for a semi-manual feel to the DSG gearbox, paddles shifters have been fitted behind the flat-bottomed, multi-function, steering wheel. Dynamic Sound Boost While four-cylinder diesel engines are not known for being particularly tuneful, ŠKODA has solved this by adding a Dynamic Sound Boost. This, in effect, augments the car’s natural exhaust note with an artificial soundtrack. The result is a low grumble that’s slightly reminiscent of an old-school American V8 that gets progressively more aggressive as you go

through Comfort, Normal and Sport modes. For me, this really added an extra dimension to the overall sporty appeal of the Kodiaq RS, and is a great partypiece from Skoda.

wheels, front & rear sport bumpers in RS design, black roof rails and black exterior mirrors, black roof lining cloth, black alcantara sport seats with red stitching. Also tinted rear windows, carbon decor instrument panel, full LED headlamps with Adaptive Frontlight System, customisable virtual cockpit display, interior ambient lighting with 10 colour selections, dynamic chassis control with drive mode select, 9.2” Columbus colour touchscreen infotainment and navigation system, speed sensitive progressive steering, and front & rear parking sensors with a rear view camera.

capability. The Kodiaq RS handles with composure, while – due to its elevated rideheight – visibility is never an issue. Six different driving modes ensure that the Kodaiq RS is more than ready and able for diverse road surfaces, while adding an extra dose of fun when the occasion is right. Boot Space & Pricing The amazingly practical, versatile and spacious Skoda Kodiaq has over 2,000-litres of boot space available when all of the rear seats are folded flat, while excellent cabin space ensures generous levels of head, leg and shoulder room. Available in 5-seat or 7-seat configurations, the Kodiaq RS is priced from €62,295 (ex-delivery). Pricing for the Skoda Kodiaq range starts at just €32,495.

Review Car My review car was a new Skoda Kodiaq RS 2.0TDI 240bhp 4x4 DSG (automatic) which looked stunning in its Race Blue

Powerful & Responsive On the road, the new Kodiaq RS performs with the agility of a sports car, with dynamic power delivery and excellent responsive quality from

Metallic paintwork. An outstanding array of standard equipment adorns the Kodiaq RS, with key features including stunning 20” Xtreme anthracite alloy wheels, red brake calipers and increased 17” brakes on all

both the accelerator and brake pedals. The turbo 1) 5 orabsence 7-Seatof SUV lag during acceleration 2) Skoda’s Most Powerful Engine adds to the refined and confident nature of the RS, From 6.4l/100km 3) Fuel Consumption while terrific mid-range 4) Annual Road Tax €570 pulling power ensures safe 5)predictable Priced From €62,295 (ex-delivery) and overtaking

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The importance of the Flu Vaccination

Ways to beat the cyber scammers SOCIAL media sites are often used to lure people into signing up for free trials on products. Here you will find some useful advice from An Garda Siochana in preventing internet fraud. Crime Prevention Advice Keep your card in a safe place at all times. Do not leave it lying around and report it to your bank immediately if it is lost or stolen. Keep your PIN safe. Do Not write it down, Do Not keep it with your card and Do Not give it to anyone. Sign any new cards as soon as they arrive from your bank or card issuer. Ensure that you cut up the old cards as soon as the new ones become valid. Cover your PIN when making in-store purchases or using an ATM. Keep your card in sight when paying for goods or services. • Don’t open unsolicited emails. • Don’t respond to any unsolicited email seeking personal, financial or security advice. • Never click on a link or attachment in an unsolicited email. • If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Always remember that An Garda Síochána or your bank will never look for your Banking PIN number, or Password, or ask you to transfer money, or come to your home to collect your payment card, cheque book or cash. Beware of unsolicited offers of service or benefits. Ensure that you have independently verified the identity of the person or company you are dealing with, and if that is not possible end contact immediately. Never give any personal financial or security information to any person or company unless you have satisfied yourself that they are genuine. Be wary if you are asked to transfer money to non-identifiable locations, such as PO Boxes or through Money Transfer companies, rather than bank accounts.

INFLUENZA (flu) is a very infectious illness caused by the flu virus. Flu affects people of all ages, with outbreaks of flu occurring almost every year. Here you will find some important tips from the HSE on how to avoid the flu. Flu symptoms come on suddenly with a fever, muscle aches, headache and extreme tiredness. This is different from a cold which is a much less severe illness compared to flu. A cold usually starts gradually with a sore throat and a blocked or runny nose. Symptoms of a cold are generally mild compared to flu. Flu is unpredictable. In some instances, flu can be severe and can cause serious illness and death. Serious breathing complications can develop, including pneumonia and bronchitis, to which older people and those with certain chronic medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to. People may need hospital treatment and hundreds of people die from flu

each winter. This year the seasonal (annual) flu vaccine protects against four common virus strains. The flu virus changes each year this is why a new flu vaccine has to be given each year. The best way to prevent flu is to get the flu vaccine. The vaccine is recommended for ۰All those 65 years of age and over, pregnant women and those with long term medical conditions e.g. heart or lung disease ۰ All frontline healthcare workers including carers. Vaccination should ideally be undertaken in early October each year. Flu vaccines have been used for more than 60 years worldwide and are very safe. Flu vaccine contains killed or inactivated viruses and therefore cannot cause flu. It does, however, take 10-14 days for the vaccine to start protecting you against flu. ۰The vaccine and consultation are free to those

within the recommended groups who have a ‘Medical Card’ or ‘GP Visit Card’. ۰ GPs and pharmacists charge a consultation fee for seasonal flu vaccine to those who do not have a ‘Medical Card’ or ‘GP Visit Card’. More information is

available from your GP, Public Health Nurse or pharmacist. www.hse.ie/flu provides details about flu vaccination, along with answers to any questions you may have about flu. Pneumococcal vaccine If you are over 65 or

have a long term medical condition you should also ask your doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine which protects against pneumonia, if you have not previously received it. You can get the flu vaccine at the same time as the pneumococcal vaccine.

Making retirement work for you AFTER years spent working, the onset of retirement can have a very traumatic effect on people, with many struggling to find ways to best use this new time they have on their hands. Derek Bell, COO of The Retirement Council of Ireland provided some useful tips on how to get the most out of this new chapter in your life. What are the common challenges that people face when they retire? The three main challenges that people are faced with in retirement are identity, routine and relationships. Identity can be a challenge because for many people, they describe themselves by what they do rather than by whom they are. This change may also impact the spouse/ partner whose

own identity may be categorised to that of their partner. For a very long time, there has been a definite rhythm to life (alarm, commute, work, commute, non-work activities) five days a week, every week. When the world of work is no more, they get 50 hours per week back every week for the rest of their life. What new routine will the retiree establish? Every day is a weekend. For many, the real issue is what to do with Derek Bell, COO their time, not of the Retirement finances at all! Planning Council The Retirement Planning Council of Ireland suggests relationship dynamics face a challenge. Partners may now be spending more time in each other’s company than they have for years.

Beware of doing everything together as the conversation may dry up. Plan for separate as well as joint activities and conversation will thrive. Thinking, communicating and planning are key fundamentals in helping to deal with these challenges. Think about what a typical week or month would look like. Do not plan every minute of every hour, but rather plan for chunks of time. Discussing your ideas with spouse/ partner/ family and friends is important – don’t assume they will fit in with you (the retiree)! Be flexible, but it is important to learn to say “no” as others may assume that you (the retiree) have nothing else to do and may try to organise things. You may begin to resent them if you don’t have time to do the things you want to do. Planning to include a purpose or a reason to get out of bed. Start with a mental challenge such as volunteering, return to education, working on, hobbies, sport, etc.

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MARATHON MAN: ATHLETICS: CLONLIFFE Harriers’ Dave Flynn has redemption in mind at this month’s Dublin marathon after illness hampered his efforts 12 months ago. The Coolmine man put in one of his career-best performances when he took first place in the Charleville halfmarathon in September, breaking the course record with a personal best 1:03:48.

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20x20 vision for record in Tallaght  sport@dublingazette.com

REPUBLIC of Ireland star Louise Quinn is hoping to be a part of history next Tuesday as her side hope to see a record attendance in Tallaght Stadium for an Ireland women’s senior team match. Ireland take on Ukraine at 7.30pm at the venue in their Women’s Euro 2021 qualifier. And the target is not just a win on the pitch, but to encourage more people to get behind the side in the stadium. The former Peamount United player – now with Arsenal – said of the initiative: “It’s always important to have the support behind you when you play for your country. That’s what Irish people are so good at. “It doesn’t matter what sport it is, when you play for your country, it’s a proud moment, and to have as much support with you in Tallaght Stadium makes wearing that green jersey all the better.”

She is an ambassador the 20x20 movement, who are central to this campaign. Sarah Colgan, co-Founder of 20x20, said: “Sport is having a watershed moment in Irish culture and the skill of our female teams and athletes is being seen more and more. “20x20 is joining forces with the FAI to encourage a record attendance for the women’s senior team at Tallaght Stadium for Ireland v Ukraine on October 8, a crucial qualifier for EURO 2021. “The power of seeing crowds turn up and a stadium sell out cannot be underestimated, and the signal it sends to our younger generations is also hugely important. We want to break a record on 8 October so that sports fans - men, women, girls and boys - can be part of this mega shift and we can make history together.” The tie will be Ireland’s first under new manager Vera Pauw. She was confirmed after the win over Montenegro in the first game of the Euro 2021

Supporters get behind the “Let’s Make History campaign. Picture: Sportsfile

qualifers, Pauw explained it has been a real team effort with her staff to confirm the squad: “I would like to thank everybody who has helped me to get this squad together because there are players who are coming back from injury and others who have developed well that we have brought in. I needed a lot of information.

“Without all the help I have had I would not have been able to get a squad together that I am comfortable with. “But I am very comfortable now with the squad I have named. We had open talks with everybody, including Ruud Dokter, Eileen Gleeson and Sue Ronan. Dave Connell has also described every single player for me.”

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS BUT FOR WELL done thetoexploits the Junior of our A lajunior B team, this would have been a very miserable weekend on the pitch for Ballymun. Our under 16s were narrowly beaten in championship away to Balinteer, but still retain hope as they have one more group game left. Our junior As also lost to Castleknock in championship, and as you are all well aware, our seniors were also defeated in the championship by near neighbours Na Fianna. We wish all the victors the very best of luck in the remainder of the championship, especially our intermediates and junior B team!

O’TOOLE’S TICKETS for our *‘MONSTER’* raffle tickets are flying. This is your chance to win the tidy sum of €10,000 just in time for Christmas. And that’s just the first prize. There are ten monetary prizes in total. This is a limited draw of only 300 tickets, that’s a 300/1 chance of winning. Tickets are €100 each. Don’t panic, you don’t have to pay it all in one go. You can pay over the next 3mths, of course you can pay the full amount. This would make a super gift for someone even if that someone is you. To get your lucky ticket, contact Ciaran on 087 6465273, Brendan on 087 6690445 or Hellen on 086 3060524. You can also catch Hellen in our lounge every Thursday evening from 9 to 11pm Our U12A hurlers had a hard-fought win vs Whitehall on Saturday. Whilst the 12B team had a very narrow loss vs Na Fianna. The boys would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Paul Bradshaw (senior player) & ‘Four Seasons’ painting & decorating services, for his sponsorship of training tops for the squad and mentors. Our U17 girls did very well playing at U18 in the Championship on Saturday. Sitting 2nd in the table. Our U15 girls had a super win over Lucan on Saturday. This puts our beauties into the semi-final of the cup championship on the 12th of October. Watch this space for the name and place. Our U14 Div3 hurlers deservedly earned themselves a draw against a

strong Commercial team in the league on Saturday. So well done boys. While out walking my dog in Maypark on Saturday morning I spotted the familiar green & white of O’Toole’s. It was our U10’s and WOW they were playing some lovely hurling. Onwards and up boys. Last but by ne means least our U9 hurlers has three great wins out in Swords vs St Finians. Whilst our U8’s stayed home for their great battle vsTyrrelstown, it’s lovely to watch these guys play such a pure and innocent game and of course it makes it better when we win and win we did. Last Saturday morning our seriously popular Nursery & Academy saw a record-breaking number of 4 to 7yr olds in attendance. If you would like your child to be part of this wonderful club, just bring him/her/them along to our All-weather pitch in the Clubhouse any Saturday morning from 9:30am where we have a team of fully qualified coaches to teach them the art of football/hurling/camogie. A date for all full Club members…..Wednesday 16th October at 8pm for our 2019 AGM. Motions and nominations must be with Paul Jennings in writing by Wednesday 9th October.* This weekend in our lounge for your entertainment Sat night ‘Midnight Ramblers’ and Sun ‘North & South’. ‘Find the Joker’ Jackpot was won on Sunday, so it starts all over again this week.

SOCCER: DALYMOUNT BOSS ADMITS SIDE SECOND BEST IN FAI

Long and Bohs left to focus on Euro challenge FAI SENIOR CUP S-FINAL Bohemians 0 Shamrock Rovers 2  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

BOHEMIANS manager Keith Long admits every game is a cup final between now and the end of the season after they missed out on the FAI Cup showpiece for the second year running. Bohs were edged out following a replay by Cork City last year. But this one will undoubtedly hurt all the more as it came at the hands of fierce crosstown rivals Shamrock Rovers. Goals from Graham Burke and ex-Bohs striker Aaron Greene saw the Hoops to a comfortable victory, while Danny Mandroiu was shown a straight red late on to compound the home side’s misery. It was Mandroiu’s red, for an over-the-ball challenge on Sean Kavanagh, that ended Bohs’ chances of a revival as Greene wrapped up the win four minutes later with a tidy finish. And Long was quick to

concede that his side were second best all over the pitch and didn’t test their visitors enough on the night. “We didn’t play well tonight and [in other games against Rovers] we have played well, we’ve gone toe-to-toe with Rovers,” Long told the Dublin Gazette. “Tonight, we’ve lost and we’ve come up short. We lacked a little bit of quality and conceded a bad goal from a set play. “You can’t give goals away. You’ve got to keep a clean sheet and ask questions of their goalkeeper. None of those things we did tonight, unfortunately.” Last month’s meeting in Tallaght was the first time in two-and-a-half years the Hoops had beaten Bohs, courtesy of Burke’s first-half header. The on-loan Preston North End striker repeated the trick on Friday night with just five minutes on the clock with a wonderfully-taken headed goal from Jack Byrne’s corner. Keith Buckley vacated

Bohemians’ Danny Mandroiu and Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne collide. Picture: Martin Doherty

his station on the near post to make space for the finish, but Bohs can be aggrieved by the award of the corner as replays clearly showed the ball hit Greene’s foot last. It was a game of few chances but Burke thought he’d wrapped it up with a delightful dink only for Paddy Kirk to somehow head off the line. Bohs’ challenge faded after Mandroiu was sent off with 14 minutes

remaining and Greene sealed the win with a fine finish from Ronan Finn’s pinpoint cross. Focus for Long will necessarily switch to securing a European spot through the league where, courtesy of Dundalk’s win over Sligo Rovers, a fourth-placed finish will be enough. Derry City’s win over Cork City in their game in hand saw them move into third, while St Patrick’s Athletic are just two points

behind Bohs in fifth with four games remaining. “We can choose to feel sorry for ourselves or we can choose to go again next week, and that’s what we’ll have to do,” said Long. “We’ve got four games left and we’re going to try and win every one of them. They’re all cup finals between now and the end of the season. “We’ve got three games at home and we’ve got to take full advantage.”

Pembroke, Alex and UCD win

Pembroke’s Aisling Naughton on the attack. Picture: Adrian Boehm

PEMBROKE dismantled Cork Harlequins 5-1 in the opening round of women’s hockey’s Irish Senior Cup, ending the southerners reign as champions. Former Cork C of I and UCC player AmyKate Trevor hammered in their first before Alex O’Grady replied in kind for 1-1 at quarter-time. But that was as good as it got for Quins as Jilly Ringwood swept home for 2-1 before Eanna Horan, Aisling Naughton and captain Orla Macken all netted. At St Andrew’s, a blistering spell of four

goals in four minutes in the third quarter saw Milltown’s Old Alex shake off the attentions of Glenanne in another goalfest. It was 1-1 at half-time with Ann-Marie Cave and Paula Pena exchanging goals. Alex, though, raced into a 5-1 lead all of a sudden early in the second half and while Marie Goulding got one back, the Milltown side were safe at 6-2. UCD were the other first round winners with an amazing comeback. They trailed Catholic Institute 4-2 in Limerick before winning 7-4 with five goals in the last 20 minutes.

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Clohisey on board for the Fr Collins parkrun OLYMPIAN Mick Clohisey is calling on walkers, joggers and runners to join him at Father Collins parkrun in Donaghmede, on Saturday, October 5 when Vhi will host a special event to celebrate their partnership with parkrun Ireland. Parkrun Ireland support local communities in organising free, weekly, timed 5k runs every Saturday at 9.30am. parkrun events are open to all ages and abilities. In addition to the normal parkrun on Saturday morning, Clohisey will be on hand to lead the warm-up for parkrun participants and offer support and encouragement.

CLONLIFFE HARRIERS’ Dave Flynn has redemption in mind at this month’s Dublin marathon after illness hampered his efforts 12 months ago. The Coolmine man put in one of his careerbest performances when he took first place in the Charleville half-marathon in September, breaking the course record with a personal best 1:03:48. Flynn followed that up with a secondplace finish at the Dublin half-marathon with a time of 1:05:58, a 23-second improvement on his 2018 time. Both races took place in trying conditions, with a strong wind in play, and Flynn has felt the benefit in his final training camp in Morocco ahead of the race of October 27. The 29-year-old feels he’s in the best possible place to challenge in Dublin with the goal of qualification for the world and European championships next year. “The Charleville half-marathon was a big breakthrough for me,” Flynn tells the Dublin Gazette from his 6,000 feet training camp in Ifrane, Morocco. “To do it on Irish soil made it extra sweet. The second half of the race was against the wind and I made my break away with over five miles to go. “I was very happy with my strength in the second part of the race when winning by 30 seconds. It’s taken a bit longer to recover than expected. But I’m still getting in 20 miles a day of easy running.” Flynn targeted these two half-marathons in the lead-up to his second Dublin marathon, where he has something of a point to prove after being unable to perform to his optimum last year. The former steeplechaser is a relative novice to marathon-running, having only begun the transition two years ago, but has set his sights on qualification for the Tokyo Olympics next July. Beyond that, he and trainer Andrew Kastor, husband of Olympic bronze medallist Deena

Dave Flynn, left, with Dublin half marathon winner Yared Derese and third place finisher Eric Keogh from Donore Harriers

Kastor, envision him challenging in the two subsequent Olympic cycles. “The Charleville half-marathon and Dublin marathon have been the plan for quite some time,” he says. “I wanted to run fast enough to qualify for the world half-marathon and European championships both next year and I think I’ve put myself in a good position. “[In the] Dublin marathon, I’m looking for redemption. I had a stomach infection last year which prevented me from performing to what I was capable of so I’m hoping to put in a big performance.” Flynn has been primarily based in Morocco this year after spending time in Switzerland and Portugal in previous years.

He was introduced to the remote altitude training camp in Ifrane by his friend, the Belgian runner Soufiane Bouchikhi, who is of Moroccan descent. “I train with a group there ranging from 2.07 to 2.14 in the marathon. My best friend Soufiane trains there so it’s nice to get some training done with him. “The altitude is a huge benefit for me; that and being able to train with world-class athletes on a regular basis. “The most I benefit from though is the routine I have over there. “Your whole day revolves around running and recovering. “When you can do this again and again over a certain period of time, the shape comes with it.”

Seven Shels in Irish Under-20 panel SOCCER  DAVE DONNELLY

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SHELBOURNE provide no fewer than seven of the 20-strong Republic of Ireland Under-19 squad that kick off their European Championships campaign in the Netherlands this week. Senior internationals Emily Whelan, Jessica Ziu and Isibeal Atkinson are joined by fellow Reds Rachael Kelly, Mia Dodd, Rebecca Cooke and Alannah McEvoy in Dave Connell’s squad. All seven were involved in the

squad narrowly beaten in back-toback friendlies against Austria in Dublin last month. Dodd became the latest to make her breakthrough to Dave Bell’s senior Shelbourne side last month, scoring on her debut in a 4-0 win over Cork City. Ireland face Ukraine and Montenegro in their opening qualifiers before completing the group against the hosts, and group favourites, in Gravenzande next Monday. “It’s an exciting squad that we’ve put together and I’m looking forward to working with them. Some

new players have come in and I’m sure they will do well for us,” said Connell. “We got through last year and did very well in the Elite Round,

but were unfortunate to come up against an excellent Spanish side. We are looking forward to a good week ahead and a lot of hard work from the girls.”

The Republic of Ireland Under-19s is packed with Shels players

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BASKETBALL

FOOTBALL: FINAL EIGHT REMAIN IN DUBLIN SFC

Na Fianna, Tarf and Vincent’s through SFC GROUP STAGES  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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DCU Mercy’s new American player Meredith Burkhall,pictured during her time with Iowa State University

Mercy’s Americans make big impact in big opening victory WOMEN’S SUPER LEAGUE  sport@dublingazette.com

DCU MERCY got the better of reigning women’s Super League champions Liffey Celtics on the opening day of the competition, winning out 81-58. American Meredith Burkhall lead the way with 31 points, while Ashley Russell chipped in with 17 and young talent Rachel Huijsdens, was a force on both ends of the court, getting some big defensive stops and adding 11 points to her side’s tally. Liffey had some strong periods throughout, with Sorcha Tiernan driving the action from the top of the key, while Niamh Masterson had a superb shooting display for the hosts. Good scoring from American Darby Maggard and Aine O’Connor just wasn’t enough to see Liffey close the gap though, as DCU drove home to victory. “It’s a great start to the season, but even before the game, we said that this game wouldn’t define our season,” reflected head coach, Mark Ingle. “For a season opener though, Liffey at home to DCU Mercy, you’re going ‘oh here we go’. “We looked at is as an opportunity. It takes a few weeks for everyone to settle in. We’re delighted with the win, particularly as it’s one of the hardest gyms in the country to win in. We got two good games from our two Americans, I think they contributed about 55 points, but there’s still a lot of work to do.” Pyrobel Killester and Singleton SuperValu Brunell dished up a thriller in Clontarf meanwhile, with the hosts holding on to win out 70-63 in the end. Killester got off to the stronger start, running into a 16-11 lead at the end of the first with solid defence and some well taken scores. Brunell put in a big second quarter display though, with Tricia Byrne and Katie Walshe leading the scoring to edge them into a 29-31 point lead at the half. Just the bare minimum separated the sides at the end of the third, with Killester leading 46-45, but a big fourth quarter from the hosts saw them get some daylight on the scoreboard thanks to Adella Randle El, Ella McCloskey and Rebecca Nagle. Despite good work from Walshe and Aryn McClure down the stretch, Brunell just couldn’t bridge the seven-point gap in the end. “I’m delighted with the win,” said head coach, Karl Kilbride. “We had to work very hard for it, credit to Brunell they did an excellent job. “They were short handed like ourselves, we had a bunch of young girls step up and do a job, so we’re delighted to come away with a victory. “We went up 13 and they just hung around and hung around, Katie Walshe hit some huge shots for them, but we got the win and it was great experience for our young players – we’re excited to keep on going.”

NA Fianna, Clontarf and St Vincent’s are through to the quarter-finals of the Dublin Senior 1 Football Championship after wins at the weekend. Na Fianna went through thanks to a 0-13 to 0-8 win over Ballymun Kickhams. No more than two points separated the teams in the opening half, and indeed this was the case for large periods of the second half also, before Na Fianna pulled away at the end. Na Fianna grabbed the first two points, before Paddy Small fired two of Ballymun’s four unanswered points. The Glasnevin side responded well either side of the break. Byrne ended a 15-minute drought, before two Conor McHugh points helped Na Fianna to a 0-5 to 0-4 interval lead. McHugh and James Doran ensured a 0-7 to 0-4 advantage five minutes after the restart. Scores from Carl Keely and Dillon Keating cut the gap for Ballymun, but crucially for Na Fianna they stayed on top. Goal chances went amiss after some good defending by Ballymun and poor misses over the hour, but Na Fianna took their points when it mattered most. Goals were key for St Vincents in their 4-13 to 1-10 win over Ballinteer St. John’s in Group 4. Ballinteer led by 0-3 to 0-1 after eight minutes, but didn’t score again until the 25th minute, as St Vincent’s added 2-6 unanswered. Enda Varley and Tomás Quinn goals ensured a 2-7 to 0-3 lead, before Ballinteer rallied. Aaron Bradshaw ended

St Vincent’s Tomas Quinn was in fine form once again

the scoring dead-lock, before an Aodhán Clabby goal ensured a 2-7 to 1-4 interval score-line. The sides traded points on the restart, before Diarmuid Connolly grabbed St. Vincent’s third goal, and then Varley added his second. Although Ballinteer outscored their opponents in the final quarter, they couldn’t find the goals they craved. Clontarf’s first win, coupled with Skerries Harps loss to Ballyboden St. Enda’s; saw them through on scoring difference, after a 1-17 to 1-10 win over Lucan Sarsfields. Kevin Lillis fired 1-6 for the eventual winners, including a 12th minute penalty in a strong first

half display by his side. Clontarf led by 1-7 to 0-4 at half-time, and moved 11 points clear on the restart. Although Lucan had a strong final quarter which started with a Brian Collopy goal, Clontarf did enough for victory. Brian Fenton kicked six points from play for Raheny, but their 2-17 to 2-10 win over St. Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh wasn’t enough to earn a quarter-final berth. Both sides were in with a chance of making the knock-out stages coming into this game, but Raheny lost out on scoring difference to Thomas Davis, after the Tallaght outfit lost by just four points to St Jude’s at O’Toole Park.

A 10th minute Gavin Ivory goal helped Raheny to an early 1-3 to 0-1 lead, before Gareth Smith fired a penalty for Plunkett’s Raheny missed a penalty effort in the second quarter, but led 1-9 to 1-4 at the break. Rutherson Real and Daragh Brogan swapped goals midway through the second half; before Seán Bugler, Niall Walsh and Smith helped cut the gap to three points. However, Raheny came good in the closing stages with sub Paddy Reid (0-3) impressive. Clontarf face Kilmacud Crokes in the quarterfinals; Na Fianna take on Ballyboden St Enda’s; St Vincent’s face St Jude’s; and Castleknock meet Thomas Davis.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: EXTRA TIME REQUIRED TO SEPARATE SOUTHSIDE RIVALS FOOTBALL

Clanna Gael race advance Leinster challenge LEINSTER LADIES IFC Clanna Gael Fontenoy 3-13 Carbury 1-7  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

Fox force five Foxrock Cabinteely celebrate their success. Picture: GAAPics.com

DLGFA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Foxrock Cabinteely Kilmacud Crokes  DAIRE WALSH sport@dublingazette.com

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FOXROCK Cabinteely’s own drive for five went all the way to extra time before they just about prevailed against neighbours Kilmacud Crokes to remain the county queens at Parnell Park. It was heart-stopping throughout. Molly Lamb converted penalties in each half of normal time for Crokes, the second sending the game into extra time. The prospect of a draw at the end of 80 minutes loomed large, until Amy Connolly stepped up to the mark with a brace of points to seize the day for Foxrock. Both teams had to deal with short turnarounds, coming through semi-final encounters at Bray Emmet’s the Monday before – Crokes were convincing winners against St Sylvester’s, Foxrock overcame an early deficit to squeeze past Thomas Davis. On a dirty, rainy night in Parnell, there was a ferocious pace and intensity to the final. After Foxrock inside forward Jodi Egan fired over at a tight-angle, Crokes immediately responded through the influential Michelle Davoren. Following a lung-bursting break, Foxrock midfielder Laura Nerney added her name to the scoresheet. Nevertheless, their Stillorgan counterparts were

hell-bent on making the most of their first appearance on this stage. The probing Davoren released Rutledge on goal and she displayed remarkable composure to fire beyond the reach of Aoife Tarpey for the opening goal. They subsequently extended their lead with a pointed Rutledge free. As expected, Foxrock found their feet as the action progressed. The industrious Connolly raised a white flag from a tight-angle and, having capitalised on approach work from Amy Ring and Aisling Murphy, Egan kicked to an empty net on 18 minutes. However, the holders suffered a set-back moments later, when Murphy was yellow-carded. In her absence, they suffered a fresh blow when a foul on Julia Buckley led to a Crokes penalty; Lamb dispatched to the net. This threw down the gauntlet to Foxrock, who were briefly reduced to 13 players as a consequence of Connolly’s sin-binning in the 29th-minute. Yet with Crokes posting five wides during the opening period, they remained in contention. Indeed, Connolly and Claffey efforts saw Foxrock restore parity in time for the interval (1-5 to 2-2). Crokes settled on the resumption with another Rutledge free, but the Foxrock challenge kicked into gear. Full-forward Amy Ring made no mistake with a clinical finish past the stranded Fleming and she quickly added a free;

an Egan score put them four clear. Crokes kept them honest with Laura Kane hitting the side-netting while Davoren and Rutledge continued to fly the flag up front. But a Connolly free off her trusty left boot, Foxrock moved into a seemingly insurmountable five-point buffer. Once again, though, Kilmacud displayed incredible resilience. A brace of Rutledge frees left just three points between the teams deep into stoppagetime and, after consulting with his umpires, McNulty subsequently awarded a second penalty to Kilmacud. The ice-cool Lamb again came up with

the goods, ensuring 20 additional minutes would be needed. Mia Jenning returned to the fray for a six-minute spell – having earlier been substituted – as a blood replacement and rounded off an incisive attack with a fine point on the turn. Ring had also previously left the field but re-emerged in the nick of time to kick an equalising point. It kept it level and impossible to predict a winner. Foxrock eventually dug deep to maintain their grip as Connolly’s continued high work-rate around the middlethird and her two-point salvo off placedballs created some final daylight.

Kilmacud Crokes’ Aoife Kane on the attack. Picture: GAAPics.com

CLANNA Gael Fontenoy delivered a strong performance to claim a first round victory in the Leinster Ladies IFC away to Carbury on Sunday. The recently crowed Dublin winners were well matched early on by the Kildare champions, before a 14th minute Aisling Leonard goal really sprung them to life. Leonard’s goal handed her side a 1-4 to 0-3 advantage after 14 minutes, and 10 minutes later they found the back of the Carbury net for the second time, when Kate McKenna pushed them eight-points clear. Carbury kept in touch through Orlaith Sullivan frees, with Clann’s leading 2-6 to 0-5 at the break. The hosts got off to the perfect start, with Sullivan netting a goal a minute after the restart, before Clanna nGael had a penalty effort from Rebecca McDonnell saved. Carbury didn’t add to their tally until the 51st minute, before McDonnell’s fifth point settled matters. She then completed Clan’s hat-trick, on the way to a 10-point lead. Carbury were confined in the main to scores from placed balls as Clan na nGael powered to a 12-point win. Fontenoys are now away to DonaghmoreAshbourne in the quarter-final next Saturday (3.30pm).

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Brogan to discuss Dubs’ football future this week  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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BERNARD Brogan told Dublin supporters he is set to sit down this week with manager Jim Gavin to ponder his future, as 16,000 Dubs fans gathered in Merrion Square for the official homecoming celebrations by Dublin City Council on Sunday afternoon. It was the first time both the Senior Mens and Ladies Footballers shared the stage for such an event, with the Men celebrating their historic five-in-a-row All-Ireland success; and the Ladies being honoured after delivering All-Ireland silverware for the third year in-a-row for the first time. “I was actually talking to Jim for the first time outside and I said that we would have a coffee during the week,” Brogan said on stage. “I’m meeting Jim during the week and we’ll have a chat. It’s been an amazing journey all the way, but we’ll see. We’ll chat with Jim. I’m not giving up yet, we are going to see how it happens during the week. I am very old, but we’ll see what happens during the week.” Brogan said it was a great personal honour to be in the match-day 26 for the All-Ireland final, after being hampered with an injury during the year. “I got injured badly last year and I tried really hard to get back for the championship. I got

The Dublin senior teams enjoy their homecoming on Merrion Square last Sunday. Pictures: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

“I’m not giving up yet, we are going to see how

it happens during the week. I am very old, but we’ll see what happens during the week“ close. I got a few minutes against Roscommon. “This year was about pushing on and trying to add value to the lads. “We’ve got an amazing bunch of players and I was just trying to find a way of trying to add value and trying to get back on the pitch. “I was delighted to get back in for the final and be there as an option if we needed it in the end,

but the lads did a job and it’s been an amazing journey.” Dublin ladies football manager Mick Bohan was thrilled to see both the men’s and women’s teams on stage with AllIreland silverware. “To the people of Dublin for coming out to support the men’s and women’s teams throughout 2019, a massive thank you,” he said.

“We are massively proud Dubs; we are proud to be bringing silverware back to our city, and representation means a huge amount to us. “I can’t imagine this has ever happened anywhere else in the world before, where two sports teams of different genders, on the same podium and same day have been recognised by their people. To the people of Dub-

lin thank you very much. “When we took on this team we went on to strive as a group to represent Gaelic Games the Dublin way. “I think this group have given an awful lot of entertainment to their people – something which we are hugely proud about.” Sunday’s homecoming event, was hosted by Marty Morrissey and fea-

tured live music from Key West, Eoin Thomas and The Rising Sons. Former Dublin football stars Charlie Redmond, Mickey Whelan, Ciaran Duff and Tommy Drumm were also interviewed on stage, while a specially commissioned video of Dublin wins and highlights from both the ladies and men’s matches were shown on the big screens.