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A MODEST young Clontarf woman is in the running for a top Irish language award, thanks to her passion for encouraging people to speak their cupla focla.

Ciara Ni E has been nominated for two prestigious Irish-language awards, with the delighted gaeilgeoir telling Dublin Gazette all about her hopes that other people will give their Irish a go, no matter how fluent (or not) they may be with Irish. SEE P3

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Athletic produce perfect final performance to land national underage crown SEE P35

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SUPERVALU ambassadors The Happy Pear brothers shared a great laugh with Maya Drum and Ciara Ryle, pupils from The Divine Word National School, Rathfarnham at the launch of SuperValu’s Cooking All Stars programme. SuperValu are rolling out the programme nationwide in a bid to help educate children about healthy cooking and the importance of a nutritious diet. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

An Bord Pleanala blocks College Green plaza plan

Impact on transport highlighted RACHEL D’ARCY

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AN BORD Pleanala (APB) has rejected plans for the controversial pedestrianisation of the College Green plaza in front of Trinity College.

At the time of going to press, the planning authority announced that

they would be refusing permission for the move, citing traffic concerns and the impact that removing buses from Dame Street would have on the city as a whole.

In their decision, ABP said that “the proposed development would give rise to significant adverse impacts on

pedestrians and on bus transport within the city centre and would, therefore, be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area”.

In their determination, ABP also said that there was concern that footpaths on the Quays – where bus routes would have been rerouted – wouldn’t “have the capacity to accommodate the in-creased numbers of pedestri-

ans that would be redirected onto the Quays”.

The original plans for the project were initially introduced in 2016 and have been a point of contention for many who feared the pedestrianisation would impact on businesses.

However, the plans were supported by cyclists and pedestrians campaigning for safer transport routes.

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COUNCIL DENIES APARTMENTS HAVE A PROBLEM

Plenty of rats, but not an ‘infestation’ – DCC

DCC searching out bonfire stockpiles

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RESIDENTS of a city centre housing complex held a protest outside Dublin City Council offices last weekend, claiming their homes have been infested with rats.

As a result of nearby construction, those living in the Pearse House apartment complex complain that their homes have been overrun with rats, and that there is no hot water or heating.

The protest was held outside city council offices at Fishamble Street, where

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The Pearse House apartments are home to a tight-knit community – and a rat infestation, claim residents, but Dublin City Council deny they’re being overrun. Picture: Google Maps

the residents were calling for the serious health and safety issues to be addressed.

The group also called on the Housing Minister, Eoghan Murphy, to spend

a night in Pearse House to witness the kinds of conditions people are being forced to live in and to “see how he likes it”.

One resident of the complex, mother-of-three

Sarah Oglesby, said she has had no choice but to leave the apartment after discovering a serious rat infestation.

She has now been out of her home for three weeks as a result while the council repairs her home, living with friends and family.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette, Dublin City Council said there is not an infestation, but rather isolated incidents of rats in the complex, and that the council-owned housing complexes across the city are “treated on a regular basis”.

A spokesperson said: “There are isolated incidents of rats in this complex but there is not an infestation.

“However, a number of factors have resulted in an increase in the reporting of rats, namely the long spell of very warm weather this summer which has apparently increased rats’ breeding.

“The problem is not particular to one area but is a city-wide issue, and whilst we will never eradicate it completely, the council and the HSE work hard to alleviate it.

“The council have dedicated teams who work specifically in this area and are highly trained and comply with all relevant standards as required by the Department of Agriculture and the ISPCA.”

DUBLIN City Council has said it they will be carrying out raids across the area in the run-up to Halloween in an effort to reduce bonfire stockpiling.

Reminding the public that bonfires are illegal, the council are asking people to be vigilant and to report any stockpiled material in their area.

Simon Brock of DCC’s Waste Management Services department said: “We are asking [people] to report stockpiling of bonfire material to us as soon as possible so that we can remove the material and avoid the risk of serious injury, damage to property and our environment over the Halloween period.

“We are putting in place an extensive action plan for the Halloween period to ensure that we remove as much material as possible to help ensure a family-friendly Halloween for all.”

To report stockpiling, call DCC at 01 222 2222, or 01 679 6186 on evenings and weekends, or report bonfire materials online at www.dublincity247.ie.

Mayor’s Ball Honouring set for late Ireland’s January WW1 fallen THE Lord Mayor Nial Ring has announced that he will host the annual Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball on Saturday, January 26 in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dawson Street.

Three very worthy charities will benefit from the proceeds of the ball – Hugh’s House, the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

The ball will be held in the Round Room only days after the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first Dail Eireann in the same room on January 21.

The evening, which is sponsored by Conference & Events Venue at the Mansion House, will be one of fine food, music and fundraising in the historic room.

Tickets for the Ball are priced at €125 each and can be purchased from the Lord Mayor’s Office, or at www. dublincity.ie.

Cllr Ring said: “Hosting this Ball will be one of the highlights of my year in office and the three charities which will benefit makes it more special.”

MINISTER for Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan will launch a new installation, Fallen, featuring 36,000 messages hanging from the ceiling of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in November.

Visitors to the cathedral have been leaving the messages since 2014, with each leaf representing one Irish citizen who was killed during World War One. This installation has been four years in the making, with 2014 marking the centenary of the outbreak of World War One. Minister Madigan will launch the exhibition on November 1.

Some 220,000-leaf shaped messages have been left on a Tree of Remembrance at the cathedral – coincidentally, this is approximately the same number of Irish men and women who directly took part in World War One. The opening will be followed by an evening of music and poetry later in the evening with contributions from the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir and a talk from historian Turtle Bunbury.

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COMMUNITY: NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED AS MAESTRO TO LEAD UPBEAT CITY CENTRE SINGING

Join the Brightside Choir and help delight commuters RACHEL D’ARCY

YOUR commute is set to be harmonised on November 5, as innocent’s Brightside Choir will bring a show-stopping performance to Connolly Station.

The Brightside Choir is open to people anywhere and everywhere who are looking to get involved in brightening commuters’ days, with no previous singing experience needed.

The choir will be led by maestro Theodora Byrne, known for her work as a vocalist with James Vincent McMorrow and as the musical director of Playlist Choir.

Theodora will have just one day to whip the singers into shape before innocent’s Brightside Choir takes to the city centre.

Social star James Patrice will also be on hand to encourage any timid members.

Speaking on the Brightside Choir, James said:

“As an avid music lover and someone who is told to keep it zipped every time I belt out a banger in the company of other humans, I’m delighted to join the Brightside Choir.

“It’s going to be such craic performing for Dublin commuters and bringing a little brightness to their Monday morning.”

Theodora Byrne, choirmaster, the Brightside Choir, said: “The act of singing as part of a choir may seem like a simple thing, but the joy it can

create is nothing short of spectacular.

“To build a choir, it requires a commitment, a power and drive to achieve a shared goal. There is a sense of community and accomplishment when it all comes together.”

Want to join innocent and put some goodness into your morning? To get involved with innocent’s Brightside Choir and belt out some classic tunes on November 5, see : http://bit. ly/2pNEfHb.

Cupla focla leads modest Ciara towards Irish awards RACHEL D’ARCY

A GAEILGEOIR from Clontarf has been nominated for two prestigious Irish-language awards, with the winners set to be selected at the end of this month.

Ciara Ni E, who now lives in Marino, is nominated in the Realta Og na Bliana (Young Star of the Year) and Feachtas Mean Soisialta na Bliana (Online Campaign of the Year) categories in this year’s Gradaim Chumarsaide an Oireachtais awards.

The awards are to celebrate those in Irish language media across 10 different categories.

Ciara was not raised speaking the Irish language, nor did she attend an Irish school, but her passion for our native tongue was ignited by trips to the Gaelteacht.

Ciara then went on to study Irish at university, before teaching Irish in the US last year.

She said she was surprised that her #NílSeCGL Twitter campaign was even nominated for an award.

C i a ra to l d D u b l i n Gazette: “I didn’t think I was even making a campaign when I did it!

It was Bliain Na Gaeilge this year, and there was a lot of content earlier this year discussing the language.

“They were saying there’s no modern music

or film in Irish, stuff that wasn’t true.

“I started a hashtag on Twitter, saying that you wouldn’t make content like that about French without talking to a French speaker, so it was just trying to get people to view Irish as a language, really.

“I’m just a person, and I’m up against the likes of Raidio Ri Ra and TG4; it’s mad!

“It’s the same for the other award I’m up for; the other nominees work for those kinds of places, and I’m just a person!”

In addition to being nominated for the Campaign of the Year award, Ciara has also been nominated for the Rising Star award, recognising individuals under 30 who are making an impact on Irish language media.

Ciara runs a spoken word Irish-English language night called REIC, which aims to encourage people to get involved with the Irish language, even if they aren’t the best at speaking as gaeilge.

It invites along rappers, poets, and any time of individual to get involved in an effort to boost the language’s culture in Ireland.

She said: “The event encourages people to use the Irish that they do have a bit more, and even gets them to develop their Irish as well. “ It ’s c a l l e d ‘ R E I C ’ because it sounds like

“

I’m just a person, and I’m up against the likes of Raidio Ri Ra and TG4; it’s mad!

‘ w re c k ’ i n E n g l i s h , because not everybody is going to get it perfect, not everyone will get it right, but it’s about getting people to try their hand at the language.”

To vote for Ciara, text

GRADAM103 to 57003.

The awards ceremony will be held at Oireachtas na Samhna in Killarney on October 31, and the text voting line will close at midday on Tuesday, October 30.

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Tivoli getting ready for its last ever panto (oh yes it is...)

THE last ever panto at the Tivoli will take place this Winter, with one of Ireland’s most famous men set to make his on-stage debut.

Joe Duffy of Liveline fame will play the role of the Magic Mirror in the Cheerios Panto, Snow White and the Adventures of Sammy Sausages & Buffy.

This will be the last time the Cheerios panto will be held in the Tivoli, as the iconic venue heads for demolition in 2019 to make way for a hotel and other community facilities for the Francis Street area.

Ciara (above) is particularly hopeful that any would-be Irish speakers will give the REIC initiative a go

Sausages The rest of the cast for this year’s panto includes Alan Hughes, who returns as Sammy Sausages; X Factor star and former Dublin Gazette advice guru Mary Byrne; Rob Murphy as Buffy; model Karl Bowe as the handsome prince, with Ireland’s Got Talent breakout star also set to star Paul Ryder.

Snow White and the Adventures of Sammy Sausages & Buffy will run from December 4 to January 13, with tickets available now from panto.ie.

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COURTS: GARDA DREW BATON AS MEN INTERRUPTED AT SCENE OF ROBBERY IN KILBARRACK

Two jailed for armed raid on a pharmacy “

The two raiders were observed by gardai, who were carrying out surveillance in the area

ing the shop and shouting: “Where are your tablets, where are your Diazepam?”

One of the women working in the shop on the day was six months pregnant, the court heard.

The two raiders were

observed by gardai, who were carrying out surveillance in the area as part of an operation to combat robberies on shops. Gardai followed the men into the shop.

Detective Sergeant Dave Ennis told the court

The court heard that gardai were on the scene immediately. Picture: Google Maps

that Slattery came at him in an effort to get away and he used his baton on him. Raynor ran out the back of the shop but was caught in a nearby field soon after.

In a victim impact statement, Emma Smith said she had worked there for years and that the incident affected her for months after.

The court heard Raynor has 103 previous convictions, which include con-

victions for possession of knives, robbery and burglary.

He was sentenced at Naas Circuit Criminal Court to seven years with two suspended for an offence of aggravated burglary committed in 2015.

Raynor was on bail for this offence when he carried out the raid in Kilbarrack.

Judge Melanie Greally imposed a five-year sen-

tence and suspended the last two years and nine months.

Slattery’s 87 previous convictions include for robbery, drug offences, car theft and assault.

Dt Sgt Ennis said he was “caught red-handed” trying to carry out a cash in transit van robbery in 2014 and was sentenced to four years, with two suspended.

Judge Melanie Greally sentenced Slattery

Transformative €100m loan agreed for Trinity RACHEL D’ARCY

TRINITY College is set to get a massive boost as the institution has been approved for a €100m loan from the European Investment Bank.

The loan is to facilitate the expansion of research and teaching facilities at the College Green university, as well as for student accommodation facilities.

The funding was announced by the European Investment Bank’s vice president, Andrew McDowell, on a recent visit to Trinity where he was welcomed by the college’s provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast.

The 30-year loan covers capital developments, which include the new flagship E3 (engineering, environment and emerging technologies) initiative.

This initiative is also being supported by Glen Dimplex founder Martin Naughton and his wife, Carmel, who donated €25 million to the E3 institute.

The Higher Education Authority will also provide an additional €15 million for the project.

Other developments with the massive loan will include a refurbishment of the Arts block, and an expansion of the School of Law.

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TWO men have been jailed for their part in an armed raid on a pharmacy.

Brendan Raynor (30) of Tulip Court, Darndale and Dean Slattery (28) of Briarfield Grove, Kilbarrack pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to attempted robbery at Greendale Pharmacy, Kilbarrack on January 26, 2018.

Both men armed themselves with knives and pulled balaclavas over their faces before enter-

to four and a half years with the final 18 months suspended.

Before sentenc ing, Dominic McGinn SC, defending Raynor, said his client was a child when he saw his father stabbing his mother and he went on to abuse drugs for a long time.

Karl Monaghan BL, defending Slattery, said his client was remorseful for his actions and has a history of drug addiction.

Students told about Bin It! STUDENTS from Loreto College, St Stephen’s Green have taken part in the annual Bin It! Campaign, which got under way this week.

The campaign visits schools throughout the country in an effort to educate and raise awareness of issues surrounding litter and correct litter disposal amongst students.

This is the 12th year the Bin it! campaign has toured across the country, with 463 schools visited and a total of 51,101 students having taken part since 2006.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Fabianna Coppolla and Gemma Leigh Naomi Kelleher and Susan Burke

Freya Hoey and Ingrid Hoey

Aishling Keenan,Bonnie Ryan and Jen Morris. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Beauty fans out in force for launch Louise Cooney

Niamh Cullen and Aideen Murphy

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RIENDS of Urban Decay, celebrity fans and beauty faces all joined together for the highly anticpated Urban Decay Naked Cherry Collection Reveal, held in Pot Bellied Pig Café last week.

Roisin McKeon and Marianne Munleavy

Guests on the night included the styish Louise Cooney, top Irish make-up artist Aideen Murphy, Niamh Cullen, fashion designer and illustrator Laura Jane Halton and celebrity fashion stylist, Ingrid Hoey.

Fun preparing for Autumn Fair P

UPILS from Glasnevin Educate Together National School got into the Halloween spirit ahead of the school’s annual Autumn Fair, which takes place on Sunday October 21, from 12-3pm.

Organised by the parents of pupils in the school, the fair helps raise funds for the school on Griffith Avenue and includes delicious food, the terrifying Haunted House, a magician, a pop-up boutique, bric-a-brac, arts and crafts and book stalls.

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ATTEMPT TO HELP PATRONS

CLONTARF

D8 club hailed for posters on drugs

Free bags to clean up dog waste

RACHEL D’ARCY

IN WHAT’S being considered a first on the clubbing scene in the capital, District 8 have recently added posters (right) at its venue offering support for those who take narcotics on nights out.

Echoing movements from clubs across Britain, the posters advise patrons of the help and advice that is available to them should they be negatively impacted by drug use.

The posters are careful not to promote the use of narcotics, with the first line of the poster clearly stating that “District 8 does not condone drug taking”, but rather details that if drugs are taken, there is a medic on site and staff should be informed.

Dotted around the

The posters at District 8 do not condone drug use, but highlight medical aid

venue on Francis Street, the posters also clarify that medics and staff “are there to help – not judge”.

The posters have been praised on social media by the general public, especially as they also give detail on a drug called ‘PMA’ that can be fre-

quently mis-sold as the more common MDMA, or Ecstasy, and can have negative effects.

According to the 2017 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction report on drug use in Ireland, some 4.4% of young adults in Ireland use MDMA, while 0.6% use amphetamines.

In a 2017 report by the EU’s police and drug agencies, it was found that Irish people are a huge buyer of hallucinogens on ‘the dark web’, the difficult to access underside of the internet that is especially popular for illegal or criminal activities.

A 2016 report also found that the use of psychoactive drugs in Ireland among the 15-24-year age group is the highest in Europe.

Graham’s happy with his new book being praised as A Keeper COMEDIAN, TV presenter and best-selling author Graham Norton was delighted to take part in the Eason Presents event at The Helix recently, where he spoke with broadcaster and book enthusiast Rick O’Shea about his new book, A Keeper, which is now available in Eason stores and online at www.easons.co. Graham’s skills as an author are very much to the fore in his latest well-received work, with a small-town mystery, gossip and a search for the truth behind some old secrets all helping to skillfully drive the plot along. Picture: Julien Behal Photography

A LOCAL community group in Clontarf have reminded locals walking their dogs in the locality that local shops in the area have free bags in stock to clean up after their dog.

The LoveClontarf group also reminded dog owners in the area that dog fouling can come with a fine of up to €150, if not picked up after.

Both O’Hara’s Spar on Stiles Road and Vernon Avenue have free Dublin City Council dog dirt cleanup bags in stock, so those walking their beloved pooch on the scenic promenade or in St Anne’s Park won’t get caught out if they forget their bags at home.

The community group made the post on their Facebook page as a reminder for residents not to spoil the area’s well-loved scenic walks.

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HOUSING CRISIS THRESHOLD BLASTS LANDLORDS’ DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE

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New monument is erected at church grounds A NEW monument has been erected in the grounds of Our Lady of Consolation church in Donnycarney.

Located at the junction of Collins Avenue and Malahide Road, the plaque is dedicated to the memory of those from the area who fought for the freedom of Ireland.

The project was organised by local parishioner Michael Burke and the National Graves Association *NGA) alongside the parish clergy.

The unveiling ceremony took place on Saturday, October 6, with the unveiling carried out

by Michael Burke and Christy Murtagh.

Fr John Ennis from the parish blessed the plaque and also recited a prayer.

A lament was performed by piper Eamonn Walsh and followed by a reading of the 1916 Easter Proclamation by Paddy Lennon of the NGA National Committee.

The main oration was delivered by NGA Cathaoirleach Sean Whelan, with a wreath laid at the plaque by Michael Rowan.

Anger at €500 fee just to view a home RACHEL D’ARCY

A HOUSING charity has hit out after a woman was told she had to pay a significant fee simply to view an available property in the city centre.

The woman contacted Threshold after being told she would have to pay a €500 fee to view a property

she was interested in.

The woman also told the charity that the agency said that it was a requirement of anyone wanting to view the property.

Threshold have since been prompted to call on the Government to introduce legislation to prevent landlords and letting agents from charging a fee

just to look at a potential home.

There is currently no legislation preventing landlords or agencies from charging such a fee.

Threshold have said that viewing fees may be charged to ‘filter out’ potential tenants, but are ultimately a discriminatory practice.

S o c i a l D e m o c ra t s ’ spokesperson on consumer affairs, Anne Marie McNally, said: “Reports of landlords asking for viewing fees for rental properties are becoming more and more common.

“This practice is outrageous and exploitative.

It piles more pressure on struggling renters who

are increasingly desperate to secure housing in the midst of a crisis of supply that has reached epidemic proportions.

“The law on extra charges being applied by landlords is in fact very far from clear, and needs to be clarified by the Government as a matter of urgency.

“I have also heard of

landlords seeking to charge tenants extra for bin collections and car parking.

“In some cases, it’s clear that these extra fees are being used to bump up rents indirectly, so as to circumvent the current rent caps. Quite simply, all sneaky extra charges should be banned.”

A boost for Bohs as new stadium agreed RACHEL D’ARCY

PLANS to redevelop Dalymount Park in Phisborough have been welcomed by local residents, the FAI and Bohemians fans like.

There are plans for a renovation of the Bohs’ home ground by Dublin City Council, which purchased the grounds from the football club in 2015.

The new-look stadium is set to hold 6,000 punters at matches and aims to be up to a UEFA Category 3 standard when works are completed.

In a statement, Bohemian Football Club said that they are supportive of the decision to redevelop the grounds and have consistently been part of the discussion process with Dublin City Council since 2015.

Shelbourne Football Club will also be a

A render showing how the new stadium at Dalymount Park in Phisborough will look, with the site’s major redesign drawing widespread support and praise

tenant at the new-look stadium.

The club have said that there have been consultations with local residents’ groups,

major stakeholders in the club and consultations with Wrenbridge Sport, which conducted a feasibility report on the grounds.

The report, which was commissioned

by Dublin City Council, identifies redevelopment as the progressive way forward for the Dublin 7 club.

Bohs said: “The report identifies the preferred redevelopment option, which the Bohemian Football club is in agreement with and welcomes as it meets all of our key requirements in terms of capacity, facilities, architectural design and also the need to provide community gain to Dublin 7 and beyond. It will receive the full support and backing of our club.

“Dalymount is a special place, with a unique and unrivalled history – it will now be transformed into a football facility and social hub, which will bring enormous social, sporting and economic gain to the north inner city.”

The Football Association of Ireland are also backing the major redesign of the stadium, saying they welcome the plans.

FAI chief executive John Delaney hopes the news will come as a boost to the area.

He said: “This project has been in the pipeline for a long time, and we are delighted to be working with DCC to give north Dublin a stadium worthy of the area.

“The fact the Bohemians and Shelbourne will be the anchor tenants of the stadium will add to the storied history of Dalymount Park.

“Phibsborough has hosted some historic matches through the decades, and I’m delighted we will see plenty more matches there for decades to come.”

There are also plans for community facilities at the stadium, including a ‘flexible’ community space, meeting rooms, a library and a concourse space that can be used for community events and activities.

Plans are also under way to create an interactive museum at the stadium as part of the redevelopment.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring is positive about the future of Dalymount Park.

Cllr Ring said: “I have great confidence in Dublin City Council to deliver a municipal stadium that will be a cornerstone to the community of Phibsborough for many years to come.”

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INCHICORE PROTEST: TAKE BACK THE CITY OCCUPY RENTAL GIANT’S HQ TO HIGHLIGHT STATISTIC

Community forum seeks members IN ADVANCE of work beginning on the new Emmet Road development in Inchicore, the Kilmainham Inchicore Network are looking for community members to join a consultative forum.

The group are calling for members of residents’ associations in the areas, those taking part in local community groups and local businesses to apply.

The forum is being established with the support of DCC, and will work in consultation with DCC to aid in the development of a ‘high-quality, vibrant, mixed-use urban quarter’ on the former St Michael’s Estate site.

Contact the network via hello@kilmainhaminchicore.ie for an application form. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, October 23 at 4pm.

Activists slam Airbnb’s grip over housing

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LAST weekend, grassroots activism group Take Back The City (TBTC) occupied short-term letting giant Airbnb’s Dublin office during an open day event.

The open day in the offices was part of the architectural festival Open House Dublin, where a number of the city’s usually private buildings are open to the public for the day.

Pat Neil from the group told Dublin Gazette: “We did some research, and in August there were 3,165 entire properties for rent on

Airbnb, compared to 1,329 properties on Daft.ie. There are 66% more properties available to rent in Dublin on Airbnb [than available on Daft].

“This is crazy, given the amount of families that are currently homeless in the Greater Dublin Area.”

In a statement to Dublin Gazette, Airbnb said that 80% of users in Ireland are hosting guests in their own home, and that ‘entire home’ stock on the site represents less than 1% of all properties available on Airbnb.

The occupation forced the company to clear the

building of other members of the public, with those who staged the protest refusing to leave under the offices’ ‘open door’ policy for the day.

Neil said: “We chose to do it during Open House Dublin, because we wanted the people coming to the open day to wake up to the likes of Airbnb. “[AirBnb] are not the sole cause of [the housing crisis]; the Government and the landlords are, but on the ground, we hear from people who could be living somewhere, who then might be evicted, and a few months later will see

Take Back The City activists protesting inside Airbnb’s headquarters – but Airbnb defended its role in the property market and its ‘economic lifeline for Irish families’

their former home up on Airbnb.”

Neil says the main point of the protest was to try and stop the profiteering from the current housing crisis, and for people to boycott Airbnb.

A spokesperson for Airb-

nb said: “Airbnb is an economic lifeline for countless Irish families, and we are proud to have partnered with Open House Dublin for many years to celebrate our creative community.

“We are disappointed that a small and peaceful

demonstration disrupted the activities and presentations in our offices.

“We thank local hosts for their hard work in showcasing the best of Irish creativity, and apologise to any attendees affected.”

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INCHICORE : CRAFT BEER FIRM TO OPEN PREMISES AND PIZZERIA

DIARY Specialist brewery Enjoy glam and glitz south of the river, find some earlyHallowee’n fun, or spin the decks in town

readies its Rascals

DRAG YOURSELF OVER (OR INTO) A FUN NIGHT OUT IN RATHMINES POT Bellied Pig in Rathmines, partnering up with their neighbours Tiger Pizza, will host an ever-so-fabulous drag evening this Saturday, October 20.

The night is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, and is billed as a ‘pink, prosecco and pizza’ extravaganza that hopes to raise much needed funds for the cause.

The marvellous Ms Taken will host the event with her two ‘Gorge Gals’, which will start at eight and run until late.

Tickets for the drag evening are priced at €35, and include a glass of prosecco or beer on arrival, pizza and sides to share, Pot Bellied Pig’s signature brownie bites and, of course, an all-glam after-hours drag show.

For further information and to purchase tickets, see Eventbrite.ie.

PLANT YOURSELF IN GLASNEVIN FOR GREAT HALLOWE’EN EVENTS HALLOWE’EN is coming early to Glasnevin, as this Sunday will celebrate the emergence of the spooky season at the Botanic Gardens.

There will be a bumper series of events and activities to celebrate the coming of Hallowe’en, with all participants encouraged to “dress to distress”.

Guest on the day can see the Hallowe’en harvest display and the decorated pumpkin exhibition.

Ghouls and boys can also visit the witches in their garden to learn all about their magical plants.

You can also try your hand at some of the maths games that will be run by Maths Week Ireland as part of its Celebration of Mind event. There will be puzzles, maze and maths tricks, magicians, mathematicians and puzzlers.

For adults, there’s also an extra spooky tour running in the Botanic Gardens on October 20 and 27, encouraging them to explore the darker side of the Botanics (priced €5pp on a firstcome, first- served basis).

For further information, see facebook.com/nationalbotanicgardens.

RECORD THIS PRETTY SOUND MUSIC EVENING IN YOUR DIARY THIS Sunday, October 21, MVP at Upper Clanbrassil Street are set to host an exciting Bring Your Own Vinyl event.

After a great first event last month hosted by Dublin Record Club, the decks in the popular haunt will be wide open for patrons to bring along the best of their vinyl collection to play to the masses.

You can sign up for a slot on the day – no experience needed – and get the tunes flowing, all on wax, with the team also on hand to help walk you through the process.

The event will run from 5pm until late, giving you a chance take in any and every kind of genre; what’s played will be a surprise!

For further information, check out facebook.com/dublinrecordclub.

Visitors to the Goldenbridge Industrial Estate won’t be able to miss the colourful new Rascals premises as its gets ready to open on November 3

RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of the city’s best loved-craft beers are gearing up to open up a brand-new brewery, pizzeria and event space in Inchicore.

Rascals Brewing Company, originally co-founded by Emma Devlin and Cathal O’Donoghue in 2014, will open the doors to the new premises in Goldenbridge Industrial Estate this November.

They’ll be moving to the city centre from their current premises in Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, as the company continue to grow both at home and abroad, having recently held their first ‘tap takeover’ in Breda, Netherlands.

Joe Donnelly from Rascals told Dublin Gazette that the new venture aims to interest more people

beyond just beer.

Donnelly said: “There’s already a really nice community in the local area. We’re looking to bring extra interest into the area with the building; there’s going to be multiple areas within it.”

Permission for the micro-brewery was awarded to the company

by Dublin City Council last year, and is expected to bring a number of jobs into the Inchicore locality between the pizzeria, tourism offerings and the brewery itself.

The new premises will play home to a tasting room, a visitor’s centre, their own pizzeria, a multifunction event space and a brewery for Rascals’ much-loved beers.

They’re set to host a series of events in the new premises, including ‘pizza and beer’ Christmas parties and much more. The

on-site pizzeria will host up to 100 people.

Rascals will also tap into the tourist sector by offering tours of the site, which is housed in a twostorey former textile factory.

Equipment for the new brewery has come from across the globe, and the installation of the new equipment has been taking place over the past few weeks.

Donnelly said: “The equipment itself came from China. It’s such a

specialised kit, we have to be delicate with the equipment – it’s very precision-based equipment.

“When we moved in two or three weeks ago, we actually had to cut a hole in the roof (inset left) and hoist the equipment in through the roof with a couple of cranes. It’s specialised equipment, but you have to get the best for the best!”

Rascals make a variety of craft beers, including an exotic Pina Colada flavour and a more unique bourbon stout, all hand-crafted in Dublin. Their products are sold at independent pubs and off licences across the county, becoming one of the figureheads of the craft brew game in the capital.

Rascals will open the brewery to the public on the weekend of November 3.

Thieves can’t rob Ballymun spirit as new salon burgled RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW salon that had recently opened its doors in Ballymun was broken into last week, with the local community offering support to the owners.

The door of Pop In Hair & Beauty Salon on Poppintree Parade was smashed beyond recognition in the early hours of October 6, with images of the damaged doors posted on social media.

Despite the vandalism, Pop In still opened their doors on October 7 for eager customers, with the owners saying that they “wouldn’t want to let anyone down”.

Speaking on the morning of the incident, they added: “We were woken up in the early hours of this morning to hear our shop had been broken into. Thank God there was no serious damage done on the inside. They just robbed our whole cash register. [Michelle], Lisa and the girls are devastated.

“So it’s the mess and inconvenience that’s left now to try sort now. The shop will still open as normal [on October 7 as] we wouldn’t want to let anyone down.”

Pop In’s owners thanked the local community for their support and kind words following the break in.

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BALLYMUN: LOCAL HOPES THAT END FOR 50-YEAR-OLD SITE WILL PROMPT REGENERATION

Mixed feelings as shopping centre greenlit for demolition RACHEL D’ARCY

PLANNING permission has been given for the demolition of Ballymun Shopping Centre, which will see the removal of the centre in early 2019.

Dublin City Council acquired the centre from Nama in 2016 under a compulsory purchase order, and it is now hoped that the site of the centre will be used for a new community development.

The site has long been one of contention, with the centre set to be in the middle of a regeneration project for the Ballymun area over 20 years ago.

Construction was originally pegged for 2005,

but permission for development wasn’t awarded until 2009.

Work was then scheduled to begin the following year, but the shopping centre then fell into Nama occupation and a majority of the retailers left by 2014.

There were originally plans for a community library, a creche, a bowling alley, a cinema, offices and around 70 retail units in the centre.

It was believed from plans that, at one point, the €800m redevelopment may have potentially been as big as the southside’s Dundrum Town Centre.

The demolition has been welcomed by the likes of Cllr Noeleen Reilly (Ind) and local residents, who are hopeful that the removal of the building will allow for the regeneration of the site.

Cllr Reilly said: “I know people have mixed feelings on this, but we need the old building gone; [it’s] too much of a reminder what went wrong during the regeneration. There can be no delay in marketing this land now for future development.

“We want more shops in Ballymun, so we can revitalise our town and create employment for our residents.

“There should be no delay in this happening.

There’re 50,000 reasons to help support Trinity Med fundraisers

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Tuck in to all the latest on a new food fest

DUBLINTOWN have launched the first ever DublinTown Food & Drink Festival – a delicious festival dedicated to the city’s excellent food and drink, set to take place this week.

Described as a week-long love-letter to Dublin’s food and drink, the festival aims to “reflect on the depth of experiences, cuisines and occasions the capital has to offer”.

It’s now running until Sunday, October 21 across a network of restaurants, bars, cafes and more across the city centre. There are also a host of talks, workshops and masterclasses in ‘festival hubs’ across the capital.

Find out more and book your experiences in advance at FoodAndDrinkFest.ie

Girl Guides help to clean up Ringsend A LOCAL girl guides troop in the Ringsend and Irishtown areas helped clean up around the library area in the locality last week.

The guides took part in a clean-up with the Ringsend & Irishtown Tidy Towns and Environment (RITE) Group earlier this month.

Using litter-pickers and bin bags, the group of more than 40 girls did their part to help out, and continue now to work toward getting their allimportant girl scout badges.

Comments on a Facebook post lent support to the group of girl guides, as well as those in the RITE group, who work to keep the Ringsend area as tidy as possible.

Demolition works should commence as soon as possible, taking into consideration all the points around drainage and infrastructure mentioned [in a report on same].”

Local residents said on social media platforms that they hope the levelling of the building will lead to new shops in the locality that have long since been absent from the northside town.

Dublin City Council received no objections to plans published last month for the demolition of the 50-year-old site, although concerns were raised regarding the loss of parking spaces associated with the shopping centre.

LAST week saw the launch of the annual Trinity Med Day, with these students happy to help promote the November 2 day.

The day is run by medical students at Trinity College, and is an annual fundraising event that more than 600 students from the college participate in. Trinity Med Day aims to raise muchneeded funds for hospital services across the city, in a number of vital hospitals such as St James’ and Tallaght Hospital.

Participants are encouraged to do a range of activities, from collecting or busking to baking, in order to raise awareness of the day, and the worthy causes.

So look out for groups of Trinity Med students around the city as they attempt to raise €50,000 on the day. Picture: Anthony Edwards

Mum flung hot water at shop worker’s face A MOTHER-OF-TWO who flung boiling water at a shop worker’s face will be sentenced next month at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Michelle Ruth (40), of Spring Garden Street, North Strand, pleaded guilty to assaulting a female staff member causing her harm at Londis, O’Connell Street on November 8, 2015.

At a hearing, Judge Melanie Greally condemned what she said was “an extremely serious offence of wanton violence” which warranted serious punishment.

The judge adjourned sentencing to allow for further urine analysis after she questioned whether Ruth is drug-free.

Ruth has 158 previous convictions, mostly for shoplifting and public order offences.

Other convictions from the District Court include several for assault, robbery, criminal damage and possession

of knives.

Garda Greg Dunne told Elva Duffy BL, prosecuting, that on the morning in question, the injured party had been working in the shop when she noticed a man and woman at the coffee machine who had previously been barred.

The female staff member said she asked them to leave and became very afraid when the pair reacted strongly, pointing in her face and shouting.

She asked the man to pay for his coffee, whereupon Ruth grabbed her by the hair.

Ruth then filled a paper cup with boiling water and flung it at the woman, and also threw a jar of powdered chocolate in her face.

A male customer intervened and Ruth and the co-accused man both ran shouting from the shop. They were later identified through CCTV footage and arrested.

The injured woman told gardai after the incident that her face was really sore,

swollen and red, and that she had been in shock and had gone straight to hospital.

Her victim impact statement was handed into court but not read out. Garda Dunne said there was no physical scarring but that mentally, the woman had struggled and had taken quite some time to recover.

Luigi Rea BL, defending, presented a letter of apology from the accused in which she expressed the hope that the injured party might one day forgive her.

In her letter, Ruth said there was no excuse for her behaviour and that she was devastated when she saw photos of the injuries she had caused.

A probation report said the accused

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had expressed disgust and shame at her actions.

Mr Rea said Ruth had been abusing drugs “on a fairly huge scale” at the time but was now stable on methadone and had turned her life around.

“Looking at your client, I find it quite hard to believe that she’s substancefree,” Judge Greally told Mr Rae. Ruth took the stand and assured the judge that she was clean of drugs but said she had not slept well the night before as she had been worried about the court case.

She apologised again for her actions and said she had not been in her right frame of mind at the time. The case will be finalised on November 14.

She then filled a paper cup with boiling water and flung it at the shop worker

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Megan McCarthy,Una McCarthy and Lily Anna Farrell.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Barbara Coyle with Hayley Matthews, Lucy Coyle and Amie Coyle

Eoin Murphy and Liam Murphy

Sarah and Cooper Kelly

Emma, Evan, Karen and Sam Kavanagh

Odeon Point Square hosts special preview screening of Smallfoot

Keith Hanna, Holly, Charelene and Wendy Hannna

Vic, Sonny and Skye Kumar

Jules Fallon with Juno Murray and Arianna Cooke

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Sophie Hearns, Emma O’Sullivan and Orla Howlin. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Film fans turn out for preview screening

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ILM fans were out on force last week for the preview screening of Bad Times at the El Royale at the Odeon Cinema Point Square in Dublin.

The film stars Jeff Bridges and Dakota Fanning and tells the story of seven strangers, each with a secret to bury. The group meets at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with its own dark past.

Muiris Crowley and Monika Walsh

Ali Doyle, Andrew Hanley and Gillian Cooper

A great team effort for children’s charity

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RISH International soccer player Shane Long is pictured with Ross Young, Briain Waters, Mia Duffner and Elaina Duffner launching the new Intersport Elverys Headbomz Beanies to support ISPCC Childline. The Talking Kids Beanies are now in-store and online with 100% of all profits coming directly to ISPCC Childline.

Triona McCarthy and Will White

Anita Fitzpatrick and Lillian Sheehan Katie Aston and Muireann Doherty

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE LANDMARK’S CURRENT TOP EXHIBITS

FORGET ABOUT OLD MASTERS – YOU’LL FIND PLENTIFUL WORKS BY MASTERS OF NEW ARTS CELEBRATED OVER AT IMMA

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT IMMA – THE IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

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S IRELAND’S national cultural institution for contemporary art, Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is home to the National Collection, with more than 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists.

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is home to the National Collection, with more than 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists.

The museum is housed in the 17th Century Royal Hospital building in Kilmainham, where the beautiful grounds include a formal garden, meadow and medieval burial grounds.

The IMMA’s audience is young and digitally connected, with more than 60% of visitors aged under 44.

We’ve selected just three of the many art treasures to consider at the beautiful building. For further information on IMMA and her diverse range of works, see www.imma.ie.

WOLFGANG TILLMANS

FREUD PROJECT, 2016-2021 HIGHLIGHT: GAZE EXHIBITION IN 2016, IMMA secured a significant fiveyear loan of 50 works by one of the greatest realist painters of the 20th Century, Lucian Freud (1922-2011), who is best known for his intimate, honest, often visceral portraits.

The works, on loan from private collections, are presented in a dedicated Freud Centre in IMMA’s Garden Galleries, with the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

The exclusive remaining Lucian Freudrelated exhibitions are Gaze (until next May 5) and Life above Everything – Lucian Freud and Jack B Yeats, 2019 – 2020.

HIGHLIGHT: I WANT TO MAKE A FILM W O L F GANG Tillmans is one of the most accomplished and widely celebrated German artists working today, recognised for major contributions to the development of contemporary photography.

This is his first solo exhibition in Ireland and he has created this exhibition specifically for the IMMA galleries, following his critically acclaimed solo show in Tate Modern, London in 2017.

Starting on October 26, Rebuilding the Future will feature more than 100 works and will encapsulate Tillmans’ unique way of working.

ANDREA GEYER: WHEN WE HIGHLIGHT: COLLECTIVE WEAVE IT’S your last chance to see Andrea Geyer: When We, the first solo exhibition in Ireland by the German-American ending on October 21.

When We features several recent works

by Geyer as well as the new immersive work Collective Weave (Ireland), 2018, commissioned by IMMA for this exhibition.

The newly commissioned work Collective Weave (Ireland), 2018, is an expansive floor-to-ceiling installation of white linen featuring iridescent silver patterns of drawings, and raises questions around identity, community and representation.

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COMIC CON COMES TO TOWN

Paul Breen and Niamh O’Sullivan

THOUSANDS of Comic Con fans descended on Dublin for this year’s convention. The two-day event took place at the RDS on October 13 and 14.

The venue was transformed into a huge celebration of modern pop culture where people took part in eSports competitions, explored a Comic Village packed with artists and writers and enjoyed colourful

costumes in the Cosplay Masquerade.

Many showed up dressed as their favourite TV and comic book superhero or villain and got to meet some of their heroes from the worlds of TV and film such as Doctor Who’s Catherine Tate, Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys Davies and Game of Thrones actor Ian Beattie. Pictures: SIMON PEARE

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Spreading positivity and cancer support: BREAST cancer survivors Niamh Ui Chadhla, Joan Timmins, Natasha Whelehan, Domini Kemp and Holly Kennedy (the founder of HappyMagazine.ie, Ireland’s first dedicated cancer support magazine) are calling on everyone to support the positive, inspiring new cancer support resource.

Happy Magazine will launch its first print edition next month. Picture: Jason Clarke

Abseil off Croker and help Jigsaw piece together mental health help JIGSAW and their team of heroes will be taking on the Croke Park Abseil at the end of this month to raise money for mental health.

They’re calling for 60 volunteers to join them at GAA headquarters this October 27 to raise funds for their services and supports for young people’s mental health.

Supported by Arthur Cox, participants will scale down from the top of the famous Hogan Stand at

Croke Park. The challenge aims to raise more than €30,000, and all funds will go towards Jigsaw’s vital work with people across Ireland.

Justin McDermott from Jigsaw said: “Our first abseil of the year in April raised an incredible amount to help us with our work supporting the mental health of young people, and the interest in it far outstripped what we expected.

“We’re really excited to be able

to offer people another chance to join Team Jigsaw on Saturday October 27 at Croke Park and become a hero by abseiling off the Hogan Stand.”

You can register your interest in taking part online at jigsaw.ie/ abseil, or by calling The Jigsaw Fundraising Team at 01 472 7010 There is a €50 registration fee, and participants are asked to raise a minimum of €300.

Be an adult hero for young people – by abseiling off Croke Park to fundraise for Jigsaw

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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Join this tee-time and help honour James’ life THE James Gill Memorial Trust has announced the third a n nu a l gol f tournament to raise money for cancer.

The James Gill Memorial Trust was set up to help people with cancer, created by Dublin woman Geraldine Gill and her family after her son, James (20) passed away in May 2013 from a rare liver cancer.

Following the success of previous years, this year’s golf tournament will be a shotgun start, with registration at

1pm and teeing off at 2pm on Friday, October 19 in the Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham.

The cost is €260 for a team of four people and includes a meal; businesses can also get involved with the day’s fundraising by sponsoring a tee box for €100. There will be food, music and a raffle on the day, which promises to be a great day for a great cause.

For further information see the James Gill Memorial Trust Facebook page.

City gets ready for the fourth Metropolis Festival at the RDS

Join this relay to help spread hope JUDE Lynch, Olivia Carroll, Henrietta O’Sullivan and Sarah Keane were happy to help launch Torch of Hope Relay – a charity walk taking place around Dublin Bay to celebrate cancer survivors and honour lost loved ones.

The Torch of Hope Relay hopes to raise in the region of €65,000 for ARC Cancer Support Centres’ vital services, which are free.

Taking place on Sunday, October 21, separate groups will departing simultaneously at 4.40pm from the Wooden Bridge in Dollymount on the north side, and Blackrock Park on the Rock Road on the south side.

Both groups will converge at Sean O’Casey Bridge at approximately 6pm, with a closing ceremony and an evening of entertainment to follow. To register by Friday, October 19, call 01 830 7333, email fundraising@ arccancersupport.ie, or see www.arccancersupport.ie/ torch-of-hope.

METROPOLIS returns for its fourth edition in the RDS following last year’s sell-out Bank Holiday Weekend event.

Metropolis Festival is a multi-stage, indoor Winter music festival and conference that launched in 2015 and was the first of its kind in Ireland.

Music flows out from bespoke stages, housed in multiple warehouse spaces within the RDS; conversations take place with Red Bull Music Academy, as well as installations that challenge the senses.

Acts on this year’s lineup include Blood Orange, Mac Demarco, Kojaque,

Roisin Murphy and Villagers.

Over the past three years, it has become a staple on the Irish festival calendar, and now operates an over-21s age policy.

Tickets for Metropolis are available now from Ticketmaster.ie.

DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Zara is a sweet, seven-year-old Chihuahua who just loves to play with her friends (both human and doggy alike) all day. She is quite playful and loves nothing more than playing a game of fetch!

Zara can be shy initially when meeting new people, but once she gets to know you she will be on your lap seeking affection. It may take her a few meets to build a bond with you, but it is so worth it as she has so much love to give.

Zara lived in a home before and she was used to being on her own for a few hours at a time and should settle into a new place very quickly.

This wonderful girl has melted the hearts of many canine carers in the rehoming centre and we just know that she will win your heart over too!

She really hopes her loving new family will come along soon and give her a second chance at a home that she so deserves.

If you think you have room in your heart for Zara, 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. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

Spread some love and cheer with just a simple shoebox of presents This Hood is good IT’S almost that certain time of year again – and so Team Hope has launched its Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

Team Hope are encouraging families, friends, schools, community groups and businesses across Ireland to support the annual appeal and donate gift-filled shoeboxes to children from some of the poorest regions of the world by November 9.

To get involved, find an empty shoe-

box, wrap it in Christmas paper and fill it with gifts for a boy or girl aged between two and 14, enclose €4 and bring it to a local drop-off point.

The appeal is a popular way to help bring some joy to some of the poorest and most marginalised children in the world, making it a particularly caring cause to support. You can get all the information and resources you need online at www. teamhope.ie.

THE Helix at DCU has announced (oh yes it has) that this year’s Christmas Panto will be the family fairy tale, Robin Hood. A superb cast which includes Ireland’s premier tenor Paul Byrom will take to the stage for this magical production, which runs from Friday, November 23 to Sunday, January 20, produced by TheatreworX Productions. A special show on December 13 will see all proceeds on the night go directly to charity partner Temple Street Children’s University Hospital. Tickets for the must-see panto’s run, priced from €19.50, are already on sale from www.thehelix.ie and at The Helix Box Office.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Jessie Winton and Suzanne Winton

Jenny Carr

Aoibheann McKinley, Aishling Gallagher and Kate Andrews. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

BPerfect Cosmetics Born Ready Lip Kits launch P

Alexander Christian and Lucia Sulas

Olivia McVeigh and Courtney Gallagher

Sinead Lawes and Dearbhla McDonald

ROMINENT Irish makeup artist Ellie Kelly unveiled her new line of BPerfect Born Ready Lip Kits at an exclusive bash last week.

The launch was held at the Twenty Two venue in Dublin and celebrated the make up artist’s latest collaboration with the brand.

Some of the well-known faces spotted at the launch included presenter Andrea Hayes who attended with her husband, stylist Laura Mullet and make up artist Michelle Regazzoli Stone.

Brendan and JP Byrne

Dominic Timmis and Julie Adam. Picture: SIMON PEARE

Fans descend on RDS for Comic Con

Jibril Abdulazeez and Oisin Lane

Amy and Jonny Menabney

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FOOD

TRAINER TIPS

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Rely on a trainer to help reach a goal you’ve set Delight as Toners, Baggot Street named as Irish Pub of the Year TONERS on Baggot Street has been named Irish Pub of the Year.

The award ceremony took place in Galway on Tuesday, October 9, bringing almost 450 publicans of Irish pubs worldwide together.

Four other Dublin Pubs went home with awards from the prestigious awards: The Dingle

Dublin eateries served with orders to close TWO food businesses in Dublin were among eight nationwide which were served with closure orders last month.

Whiskey Bar at the Porterhouse on Nassau Street got recognised for the Best Irish Whiskey Experience; The Laurels in Perrystown for the Best Food Experience, John Kavanagh (The Gravediggers) in Glasnevin won Best Community Pub, and Pat Dempsey of Slattery’s in Beggars Bush was awarded Best Bar Person.

Speaking after winning the

The Dublin businesses served closure orders under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 were Kings (takeaway), Unit 8, Bayside Shopping Cen-

THIS recipe is courtesy of Edd Rathorne, the head chef of Sandyford House.

He began his training in Killakee House Hotel, Rathfarnham, under master chef David Edwards, where he worked gaining experience in classical French cuisine.

award, Toners Pub staff (above) said: “Thank you to all of our amazing customers – we couldn’t have done it without you. Now, roll on the celebrations!”

On the night there were also awards for pubs in places such as Washington, Beijing and Portugal – with Tir na nOg in Madison Square Garden, New York named Global Irish Pub of the Year.

tre, Sutton, Dublin 13; and Mint Leaf (restaurant), 157 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

Dr Pamela Byrne, chief executive, FSAI

said: “It is very concerning to see that the reasons for closure orders this month were mainly due to filthy conditions and unhygienic practices.”

From here, Edd achieved extensive qualifications, and has since won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career.

Edd has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and has also appeared many times on television.  EDD RATHORNE

WITH chilly, blustery Autumn settling in, this is a perfect time to serve Daube of Beef – a lowbraised rich beef stew using beef cheeks, root vegetables, garlic and red wine.

Ingredients • 1.5 kg beef cheeks • 3 Large carrots (chopped) • 5-6 celery sticks (chopped) • 1 large onion diced • 100g pancetta/streaky bacon chopped • 3-4 cloves garlic smashed • 1 litre stock (500ml chicken stock/500 ml Guinness optional) • 200 ml red wine • Bouquet garni (sprigs of thyme, rosemary, bay leaf & parsley) • 2 tblsp tomato puree • Salt/pepper ( optional 1 small tin of anchovy fillets, minced) Method • Sear the beef in a hot pan, browning on all sides, then remove to a deep casserole dish.

• Fry the pancetta in the beef fat until golden, add garlic and cook til soft.

• Add bacon and garlic to casserole dish, fry the vegetables until golden and add to beef.

• Deglaze the pan with the red wine and pour over beef.

• Add the stock, bouquet garni, tomato puree (and anchovy); stir thoroughly, season with salt and pepper.

• Cover tightly with casserole lid or double layer of tin foil.

• Cook for 2.5/3 hours @ 180’ (check regularly that beef is cov-

ered with cooking liquor, top up if needed).

• When beef is ready, strain stock into pot and reduce by half.

• Check seasoning, pour over beef and vegetables, and serve.

Chef’s tips

• Serve with creamy mash, and

parsnip crisps (peel large parsnips into long strips and deep fry until crisp and golden; season with salt and pepper).

THIS week, Jess Demicoli – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – has given us her thoughts on some of the realistic, achievable goals that you should set for yourself. As part of that process, a personal trainer could be invaluable – but the most important thing is that you remember your goals are achievable, as long as you make the effort and are following a programme that’s just right for your needs.

EVERYONE has a different reason for joining a gym or health club. There is no one programme that suits us all.

We all have different levels of fitness, likes and dislikes or even injuries.

Therefore, a good trainer will take the time to chat to you about what you want to achieve, how much time you have to train and what type of training you’d like to do.

It is then the trainer’s role to disseminate this information and put together a programme tailored to your specific needs.

It ’s i m p o r t a n t to remember that even if you haven’t worked out in a long time – or ever – your goals are achievable.

With the information your trainer gathers from you, a programme can then be recommended and demonstrated that will best serve you. It may include personal training, group exercise classes or, our Milon Circle.

Jess says: “We’re not going to throw you into five days of working out every week right off the bat.

“The newer you are to exercise, or the longer it’s been since you exercised, the more time your body will need to rest and recover.”

Jess recommends that you choose a gym that will support you every step of the way and that includes an ongoing pro-

gramme design as part of your membership.

“It’s important to change your programme every 4-6 weeks even if you still find it challenging.”

If a person at that true beginner fitness level has a goal to lose 40 or 50 pounds, their personal workout plan will be a progression to get you on track rather than one programme to get you one

have a game plan. If you have been a member for a while, it’s also a chance to take a look at your goals and refocus.

People are generally not okay with being uncomfortable, and because of this, they will avoid using the equipment that will correctly elicit results.

“We are more than happy to show you how to use a piece of equipment properly,” says Jess.

Trust a trainer to work with you to help realise the goals that you want to achieve

specific target.

The reason for this, Jess says, is “that you will not only get bored, but your body will quickly adapt to the exercises, thereby reducing their effectiveness”.

She adds: “In addition, we often find when we follow up with clients that they may have found they prefer certain types of workouts and want to include them more, or that they want to focus on a different short-term goal.”

Meeting a trainer if you are just starting out and getting a fitness programme is a great way to

“We want to make sure that you are confident and motivated to exercise, but we also want our gym goers to make smart choices about the equipment they use.”

Finding the correct resistance load for you is also important. Often, people try to lift heavier or lighter than they should or attempt speeds and movements that they are not ready for because they see others doing it.

A trainer will ensure that you are training correctly and efficiently in order to achieve your ultimate fitness goal in a timely manner.

Icon Health Club, 1-4 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

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Many will still feel the pull of the missing WTC Twin Towers, but this remains one of the world’s best-known city vistas

The city’s bustling canyons are full of shopping diversions

Take a bite at The Big Apple’s many charms A weekend (or a week) is never enough time for New York MARK O’BRIEN

LOU Reed apparently once said that if you’ve lived in New York for 15 years, then you’re a New Yorker.

But even for first-time visitors, it doesn’t take long to blend in to this cosmopolitan city.

There are a few things you might hear about New York before you go – it’s too busy, the people are unfriendly, it’s expensive and be prepared for a lot of walking.

Happily, most of these preconceptions can be debunked. It’s busy, but if you’re used to Dublin on a busy day, then you can handle the hustle and bustle of New York.

The people are actually very friendly and helpful and while it is an expensive city, if you look around, you can generally eat and drink at prices that are more or less comparable to Dublin – although that may say more about how

expensive our city has become.

The walking bit is most definitely true though – the runners I brought over didn’t make the trip home due to being worn out from exploring the Big Apple.

And there is quite a lot to explore.

New York really is everything a first-time visitor would expect – and more.

Rockefeller Manhattan is the place to base yourself as it is where many of the famous New York sights are – such as Central Park, the Rockefeller Center, Broadway and Greenwich Village.

The Jane Hotel is ideally located on the edge of the West Village.

Originally built in the early 1900s as a home for sailors, the hotel was restored 10 years ago and retains a nautical theme.

It’s a homely, cosy hotel, but if there’s one

drawback, it’s the fact that the Ballroom nightclub is accessed through the main hotel entrance, meaning you have to nego-

Manhattan and beyond.

It ’s a l s o j u s t around the corner from The High Line – a reclaimed railway line that is now an elevat-

The scars of 9/11 linger in the southern end of Manhattan, but soaring ‘Freedom Tower’ (One World Trade Center) symbolises the city’s resilience and determination

tiate your way past bouncers at the weekend.

Despite this minor drawback, The Jane is a great place to base yourself while you explore

ed city park, allowing visitors to take a stroll along the west side of the island and watch the city in action.

The Jane is also just a few subway stops from

the likes of Central Park and One World Trade Center.

You could spend all day around Central Park.

A great way to take in the park is to take a rowing boat out on to the lake.

For just $15 plus a refundable $20 deposit, you can row for an hour and take in many of the sights that the park has to offer.

A trip to the Metropolitan Museum on the edge of the park will certainly while away a few hours.

The museum boasts what appear at times to be endless rooms full of art from all over the world.

When you’re finished taking in the breathtaking art, make sure you visit the museum’s rooftop cafe where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while taking in some aerial views of the city.

For even better aerial views of the city, take a trip to ‘the Top of the

Rock’. The ear-popping lift will take you to the top of the famous Rockefeller Center, where you can take in amazing views of Manhattan’s iconic skyscrapers.

No trip to New York is complete without taking in a Broadway show, but tickets can be expensive.

If you’re looking for a more economical option, then check out some OffBroadway productions.

For just $50, we found ourselves in the front row of the Public Theater, mere feet away from Glenn Close giving a stirring performance in Mother of the Maid.

Greenwich The Public Theater can be found in Greenwich Village and it’s worth spending time exploring this historic area.

The New York City Original Rock ‘n’ Roll Walking Tour is a twohour journey around the East Village. Visitors learn about impact

that the likes of The Ramones, Iggy Pop and Charlie Parker had on the area.

The tour also takes in landmarks from times gone by. It’s great to see where the Fillmore East and CBGB’s once stood, if a little disheartening to see that they are now a bank and clothes shop respectively.

The Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl is also well worth taking.

The tour takes in three bars, as well as many landmarks associated with writers who spent time in The Village.

The tour guides’ love

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – NEW YORK WOWS

TRAVEL

The Jane hotel provided a respite away from the city’s relentless hustle and bustle

You’re often proudly reminded of the city’s incredible music heritage

Central Park offers many calm ways to step back and soak in the views

Undoubtedly one of the best ways to see New York is to stroll The High Line – one of the world’s most successful urban regeneration projects, with the elevated urban park bringing tourists and locals alike through many diverse Manhattan blocks and neighbourhoods. Pictures: Mark O’Brien

for the writers really shines through and the two hours just fly by.

After all of that walking – and drinking – you are likely to be hungry.

The couple we stopped outside the nearby Keste Pizza assure us it was the best pizza in New York.

They were dead right about that. They serve truly amazing pizza at a reasonable price; definitely worth a trip for anyone who visits Greenwich Village.

While the Village is an area well worth visiting, it is sad to hear from the tour guides how artists starting out would never

“

For just $50, we found ourselves in the front row of the Public Theater, mere feet away from Glenn Close

be able to live there now due to the sky-high rents.

“It’s all ramen noodles and karaoke bars,” lamented one of our tour guides, and you would wonder what will become of the place.

It’s still an incredible place to visit and still very artsy but perhaps it

has lost the magic it had several decades ago.

It would seem that some of the more artistic types have moved further afield. A quick subway trip to Brooklyn and you’ll find yourself on Bogart Street.

For anyone looking to do a bit of vintage shopping, this is the place to

go, with several shops in the area, as well as some decent bars.

The area does look a bit run-down but don’t let that put you off – the area around Bogart Street is worth checking out for another side of New York.

Given the size of New York, getting around may seem a bit daunting at first but the subway is very easy to navigate and after a day or two you’ll be jumping on and off as confidently as native New Yorkers.

Another tip is to pick up a decent map as they will help you get around

Even the most bacchanalian of revellers will be exhausted by New York’s endless bars

quite easily. You can pick up a map of Manhattan for around $10 and they really are invaluable in helping you figure out your way around.

There really isn’t much to be daunted about before heading to the city that never sleeps.

Just be prepared to dive right in and you’ll have the time of your life – just don’t forget to bring those decent walking boots.

Passionate locals honour the legacy of some of the city’s best-loved musicians, with their murals easily found

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CINEMA | BAD TIMES AT EL ROYALE IS A BIT DERIVATIVE BUT ENTERTAINS A salesman, a bear, a priest and a singer walk into a motel ... well, something like that, with the Royale’s eclectic guest list facing a wild night ahead

Something of a battle Royale NOW that we’ve finally hit mid-October, we’re in familiar territory in a variety of media landscapes as a wide range of top new games, TV series and films get released to draw us towards an end-of-year buzz.

There’s been something of a buzz about Bad Times at El Royale (Cert 16, 141 mins), which in many ways feels like a lovingly crafted tribute to the kind of fare Quentin Tarantino used to regularly trot out.

And, while his star has somewhat waned in recent years, El Royale has some vibrant stars shining brightly at the heart of this

TECH TIME

 SHANE DILLON

period thriller.

Set at the collision of the 1960s/1970s, the eponymous El Royale is an isolated hotel that straddles the border between Nevada and California – literally, as the border runs through the premises itself.

That’s only one of the divisions at the Royale, with a secret internal hallway by which to spy on the guests (coming direct from the Norman Bates school of management, one presumes) being yet another way to present a fractured

way to isolate the guests.

And, what guests: a group of disparate strangers show up at the Royale as a storm looms on the horizon, each with their own backstory to reveal.

With everyone from a mysterious priest (an ever-reliable Jeff Bridges) to a drifter (Dakota Fanning), the Royale’s guests are something of a motley bunch, with the Royale itself somewhat akin to a guiding character.

It’s difficult to say much more about Bad Times at El Royale without giving away some core plot details, but that Tarantino reference earlier is no doubt something that many viewers will be thinking of.

Analysing Nokia’s fall from power SHANE DILLON

REMEMBER Nokia? Anyone aged above their mid-30s certainly does – for most, the Finnish phonemaker was the trusted brand behind their first mobile phone, and was one of Europe’s biggest companies for years.

However, a complacent focus saw Nokia ignore the sea change that touchscreen phones represented until it was too late – by the time Nokia reacted to the evolutionary change, newer breeds (Apple, Samsung, Huawei and others) had dominated the

mobile market.

Nokia is still lumbering along, but these days its focus is on server development and similar vital-but-dull tech sectors that are a far remove from its consumer-focused heyday.

That fall from grace – acting as a sharp reminder that even giants fall if they don’t innovate (see also the collapse of historic US retail giant Sears into bankruptcy this week) – looks set to be a fascinating read in the new book

by Risto Siilasmaa, Nokia’s chairman, who joined the company’s board in 2008.

Despite a title that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, Transforming Nokia: The Power of Paranoid Optimism to lead through Colossal Change (which perhaps translates better in Finnish) could be a Christmas bestseller for plenty of tech heads.

With everything from attacks on former Nokia chief executive and chairman Jorma Ollila, to the ill-advised refusal to ditch its proprietary-but-limited Symbian OS for Android, Transforming Nokia should be a great read for anyone interested in business, tech, and consumer trends.

After all, the Royale walks very much in the footsteps of several of his films, akin to a fusion of the snowbound Hateful Eight (a film which largely left me cold) and something zippier, like Pulp Fiction.

It brings together a number of cinema tropes which are something of a cliche in their own right (strangers drawn together on a fateful night, secrets galore, gradually revealed backstories, a set that’s practically a character) but mixes them together with just enough style to form a standalone product.

We soon see that nobody is quite what they seem here, with every character nursing their

own secrets that are set to collide within the Royale’s meandering halls and quirky setting.

Quirky is certainly something that director/writer Drew Goddard understands very well; after all, he was also responsible for the fantastic horror pastiche The Cabin in the Woods (2011), which played with horror tropes like a virtuoso.

Here, however, he’s in much more familiar territory, with the Royale providing much less innovative fare, and overshadowed by that feeling of following in Tarantino’s footsteps.

Still, there are worse people to trail – the Royale isn’t as good as Cabin or

as masterful as Tarantino at his best, but it’s still an enjoyable, well-crafted film in its own right, with some stellar music, to boot.

With some great performances and a slowburn nature (a little too slow, however, as some sharper editing could have tightened up its overly indulgent run time) it’s also a rare film that’s doubtless more rewarding to approach on a second viewing, once you know the characters’ true natures.

As such, while the eventually murderous El Royale is probably one of the last places you’d want to check into, the film itself is well worth checking out.

Verdict: 7/10

TECH WORLD GETS COLD FEET OVER A DESERT TRIP AS UNEASE OVER MISSING JOURNALIST SPREADS AT THE time of writing, the strange disappearance of journalist and Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi on October 2 has also been making indirect but important ripples in the tech world.

Saudi Arabia is holding a high-profile Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh later this month, with The Kingdom seeking to drive investment and diversify its economy via many of the world’s top businesses, media and tech firms.

However, the widely reported claims that Khashoggi (inset) was murdered by a Saudi hit squad inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, thanks to an interrogation gone wrong, has triggered many businesses and investors to pull out

of the Saudi conference, with plenty of tech firms and figures (such as Google, Uber and Richard Branson) also cancelling their attendance.

The investment conference is continuing, but it remains to be seen how many other tech titans will be conspicuously absent as the world awaits answers on the fate of Jamal Khashoggi...

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Cuala kids to feature in new TG4 show QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

C.L.U.B. is a brand-new show on TG4’s Cula 4, all about young GAA players all across the country and the clubs they represent.

A different club features on the show each week, which crosses the island of Ireland from Belfast to Cork and Dublin to Connemara, and this week will feature a Dublin GAA club.

Airing on Thursday, October 18, this week’s episode features Cuala GAA Club (inset), based in Dalkey, and special guest Sean Brennan, who plays hurling with Cuala as goal-keeper.

Dublin club Na Fianna will also feature in Episode 11, featuring Roisin Baker, who plays camogie with the northside club and for Dublin.

C.L.U.B is presented by for-

mer Galway footballer Maire Ni Bhraonain and former Wexford hurler Diarmuid Lyng, with a highlight of every show being a special guest GAA star.

Guests on the series include

2018 Footballer of the Year Ciaran Kilkenny, winner of 18 All-Ireland Titles Rena Buckley, and more.

On top of that, the legendary Micheal O Muircheartaigh will be in the studio every week as a guest presenter with incredible facts and folklore about the clubs.

At the end of every show, young players will compete against each other at the Challenge Wall.

The person with the highest score will get an opportunity to soak the toughest coach in the club with water balls, getting revenge for all of those extra laps in training!

Meet Claire and Roger – a new TV-loving couple adding their thoughts to the fun of just-returned Gogglebox

Gogglebox is back – and it’s even more hilarious RACHEL D’ARCY

GOGGLEBOX Ireland has returned to our screens on Virgin Media One, with all the regular households reviewing the best of Irish TV – as well as two newcomers.

Last night, Claire and Roger made their Gogglebox debut, showing the nation their living room as they sit down to watch the television highlights.

The couple met more than two decades ago while they were attending university, remaining friends for the duration of the first year of their studies – though now the pair admit they were defi-

nitely attracted to one another at the time.

A year on, the two were on a trip alongside a mutual friend when things took a romantic turn just a few short days into the break, and the pair have been together ever since.

Claire is originally from Omagh, Co Tyrone, and Roger is a native of Banbridge, Co Down; however, once they finished university the couple decided to move and they now live in Dublin with their two children.

The couple enjoy a variety of shows, from news debates with the likes of Clare Byrne and Pat

Kenny to current affairs shows, comedy and crime dramas.

And as big fans of the hit series, Saturday Night Takeaway, Claire said that she cried when Dec presented his first episode without Ant. T h ey ’re t h e t h i rd delightful new duo to be introduced to the Virgin Media One show this year, following Dublin mum Deirdre Murphy and daughter Aine Flynn’s debut in the first episode back, and Cork couple Padraig and Anna’s premiere episode, debuting at the end of September.

Gogglebox is one of Ireland’s most popular

shows, featuring regular, everyday people giving some hilarious commentary on some of the country’s best-loved (and loathed) TV shows.

The show also explores current affairs as well, and takes after its British counterpart in delivering light-hearted viewing on a Wednesday night to brighten up the week.

There’s a familiarity to watching Gogglebox that you don’t find with many other shows, framed as a reality concept like no other, allowing people to see ordinary people on national television in a format that shouldn’t particularly work, but for

some reason it does.

On paper, a show about watching other people watching television shows that you may have already seen could come across as somewhat contrived (and potentially boring) day-time viewing.

However, Gogglebox has quickly become one of the most-loved and most watched primetime shows of the weekly television schedule – something that will hopefully continue, providing audiences with a few laughs each week.

Gogglebox is currently airing weekly on Wednesdays at 9pm on Virgin Media One.

Streaming highlights on the way

Umbrella Academy to unfold over on Netflix ROBERT Sheehan is set to make his Netflix Original debut in an upcoming series based on a popular award-winning comic book.

He’s set to take on the role of Number 4 in The Umbrella Academy series, which also stars the likes of Ellen Page, Tom Hopper and Mary J Blige.

Number 4 is described as a “lovable mess of a human being” and a “classic middle child” – a charmer who’s seemingly everyone’s friend but will rob you blind without thinking twice.

The Umbrella Academy was created and written

by Gerard Way, former frontman of rock band My Chemical Romance, and is illustrated by Gabriel Ba, who now serve as executive producers of the show.

The story of the Umbrella Academy is an interesting one: on the same day in 1989, 43 infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before.

Seven are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a billionaire industrialist, who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares them to save the world.

In their teenage years, the family fractured, and the team disbanded. Now, the six surviving 30-something members reunite upon the news of Hargreeves’ passing.

Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya and Number Five work together to solve a mystery surrounding Sir Reg’s death in the midst of an imminent threat of a global apocalypse.

The Umbrella Academy is set to premiere on February 15 next.

Walking Dead lurches on with dismal figures HBO stalwart The Walking Dead (via Sky on this side of the Atlantic) has staggered back onto screens for Series 9, with the initial opening episode two weeks back seeing ratings lurching to Series 1 levels.

Die-hard fans of the show haven’t given up the ghost just yet, but the ever worsening ratings raise the question of how long the show can cling to life.

A new showrunner to guide the series hasn’t done much to quell fans’ concerns.

With this series also set to see the departure of popular core characters Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, left) and Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan, who’s exiting under a pay dispute), the future’s looking grim for the show– grim even for a series set in the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse...

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A property of extensive character and charm in a rural setting

Enviable position close to historical Carlingford town

SHERRY FitzGerald Carroll are delighted to present ‘Lordship Hall’ to the market, a property of extensive character and charm. Boasting a most tranquil and rural setting this residence is only a short distance from nearby European destination of excellence, Carlingford.

Dundalk town and M1 motorway are within easy access.

Approached by a meandering driveway and surrounded by lush green fields this most attractive and elegant residence rests on c. 4 acres commanding a prominent position with stunning views of the Cooley mountains and Dundalk Bay. The spacious accommodation comprises of a large entrance hall, kitchen / diner together with a separate dining room and a bright, welcoming living area with large feature stove.

Upstairs there are 4 stylish and spacious bedrooms and main family bathroom.

The master bedroom offers a walk in wardrobe and ensuites whilst a further two bedrooms offer ensuite bathrooms also. A substantial property that is sure to generate a lot of interest with a wide range of purchasers, viewing is highly recommended.

Contact Sherry FitzGerald Carroll, 042 9332173 or email info@sfcarroll.com.

IMPRESSIVE three bedroomed semidetached residence choicely situated in an enviable position within Cuchulainn Heights only minutes’ walk from the heart of the historical town of Carlingford with a range of gourmet restaurants, cafes, quaint pubs on offer to enjoy after a day’s sailing, a leisurely stroll up Slieve Foye or Golf at the nearby Greenore Golf Club.

No 20 extends to 106sq m / 1150sq ft approx. and it can only be described as having a warm and inviting interior throughout with numerous enhancing features including high quality tiling and timber flooring, maple shaker kitchen units and built in wardrobes.

Externally the property offers a large brick paved driveway for two cars to the front while the rear South West facing garden offers a paved patio and lawn area with Mountain views.

Viewers will be instantly impressed by the spacious layout and what this family home has to offer.

Contact Lesley Erskine, Sherry FitzGerald Carroll, 085 1046451 or email lesley@sfcarroll.com.

Price €220,000

Price €485,000

Launching a further 25 houses at the highly desirable Rathborne Park CASTLETHORN are launching a further 25 three & four bedroom houses at the highly desirable Rathborne Park development in Ashtown, Dublin 15.

The first phases of this highly popular development have sold out on the launch weekends therefore Savills is anticipating strong interest for the latest phase.

The next phase will see the introduction of a new larger 4 bedroom house type, which has not been seen in previous phases.

Extending to over 1,650 sq. ft. this new style house provides spacious living accommodation including a very spacious Kitchen / dining area, separate living room, generously proportioned bedrooms as well as a private front drive way, and separate garage.

There will also be a variety of 3 bedroom house types available ranging from approximately 1,100 – 1,250 sq ft, appealing to a range of potential purchasers. Castlethorn’s strapline of Building Homes-Building Communities is very evident at Rathborne Park.

Residential Sales & Marketing Manager Ben Brady adds “Rathborne Park is exceptionally well located, within walking distance to multiple public transport options, including the train at Ashtown, the Luas Cross City at Broombridge and multiple bus routes serving the city centre and beyond.

In addition, for purchasers with small families, Giraffe creche and Pelletsown Educate together are also in situ as well as a 2-acre park complete with childrens play-

ground. Rathborne Village is located a short stroll along the scenic canal with a variety of amenities including SuperValu, a Canalside Bar & Restaurant, Douglas & Kaldi Café, Lloyds pharmacy , Reba hair n beauty, to name just a few. Literally every convenience is available within a short distance, not to mention Europe’s largest open parkland, the Phoenix Park” The homes have been cleverly designed by Architects O Mahony Pike and are A rated, with solar PV panels, gas first central heating and high quality finishes are evident throughout. Castlethorn are also including kitchen appliances for purchasers who sign contracts within 28 days which to date has proved to be a much sought after incentive attractive offer to purchasers, while the Help to Buy Incentive is available for qualifying first-time buyers.

Show homes are on view 13th & 14th October 2018.

Contact Marguerite Boyle at Savills, ph: +353 1 618 1334 or email: Marguerite.boyle@savills.ie.

Prices €380,000 to €475,000

Super 4 bedroom family home in Goatstown LYNAM Auctioneers are delighted to offer this super 4 bedroom family home to the market, two storey semi-detached house with side access.

It has the benefit of an enviable large rear garden and is located in one of the most popular locations in South Dublin that is Goatstown.

The home has a sunny south orientation which offers great light into the rear of the house.

The property is situated in close proximity to all imaginable amenities including a parade of local shops consisting of restaurant, pharmacy, fine food shop and Post Office. Dundrum Town Centre, Airfield Farm, Deer Park with its playground, UCD and the Goat Bar and Grill are all within easy reach.

A selection of the best schools in south Dublin are adjacent including Our Lady’s Grove, Taney National School, Mount Anville and St Killians.

The neighbourhood is within easy walking distance of the LUAS and multiple bus routes. The M50 N11 are only minutes away by car.

Accommodation briefly comprises of a naturally bright and spacious hall way, with guest wc, living room, family room/dining room, kitchen, while on the 1st floor there are 4 well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate WC. Contact Lynam Auctioneers & Estate Agents at 01 296 5374 or email info@lynam.ie.

Price €750,000

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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS

Stunning three bedroom mid terrace home comes to the market in turn key condition

STUNNING three bedroom mid terrace home at 69 New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin 8, comes to the market in turn key condition.

The house has an attractive façade complemented by a landscaped front garden with a cobble lock pathway leading up to the front door.

On entering the house there a storm porch nicely framed by the original archway.

This leads through to a light filled hallway that features restored wooden floors and the original paneled doors.

To the left is a living room that incorporates an ornate marble fireplace.

Behind this is the main family room which is a comfortable space that looks out to the back garden.

The hallway leads down to bright contemporary kitchen. The kitchen features solid wood counter tops and a breakfast bar.

From here the garden is accessed. The garden is a wonderful space that is beautifully landscaped and enjoys a west facing orientation.

The garden has the added benefit of lane access, ideal for bikes and other outdoor pursuits.

Upstairs the house accommodates two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a main bathroom. All of the bedrooms feature solid Brazilian walnut flooring and

both double bedrooms accommodate built in wardrobe systems.

The bathroom is finished to a high specification with large format Italian tiling, a Jacuzzi bath and a monsoon shower. The house is well located close to Rialto Village, which is a charming urban village with an artisan butchers and coffee shop.

The LUAS is close by and there is a regular bus service to the city centre. The Grand Canal, close by offers a wonderful amenity ideal for walks and cycling.

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products for perfect skin in an instant.

There’s the HYDRATED & ELATED box, the BRIGHTENED & ENLIGHTENED pack, the DETOXED & AMPLIFIED and the CALMED & COLLECTED collection.

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The ‘All About The Brows’ kit features four of Anastasia Beverly Hills cult brow products, including their legendary Dipbrow Pomade at a discounted price of €39 – a steal!

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Key benefits of the mascara include it’s buildable quality, as well as the formula’s resistance to water, humidity, sweat and even tears.

It’s said to volumise and lengthen lashes, whilst also defining them for the perfect ‘fake lash’ look, but au natural!

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OCTOBER 18 (THURSDAY) Jon Hopkins @ Vicar Street, €28 Harlem Gospel Choir @ Olympia Theatre, €33 Suuns @ The Grand Social, €18 Just Mikey + Orwells ‘84 + Bullet Girl + Nathan O’Regan @ Workman’s Club, €8 David Kitt @ The Sugar Club, €16 Jamie Adam + Sonif @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €7

OCTOBER 19 (FRIDAY) 80s + 90s Disco feat. Boney M, 2Unlimited etc @ 3Arena, €55+ Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks @ Vicar Street, €35 Nothing, Nowhere @ The Academy, €15 Christy Dignam + Joe Jewell @ The Bowery, €23 Mahalia @ The Grand Social, €16 Teleman @ Whelan’s, €18

OCTOBER 20 (SATURDAY) Franc Moody @ The Grand Social, €12.50 Beach House @ Vicar Street, €35 Hardy Caprio @ The Academy, €14 In Tua Nua @ The Sugar Club, €20+ 5 Dollar Shakes @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Munky + Third Smoke + Bodies + Skywriter @ Whelan’s, €10

OCTOBER 21 (SUNDAY) Enrique Iglesias @ 3Arena, €45+ Mike Brookfield @ Toner’s (early show), €8+ The Workshop + Workman’s Club @ €10 AMOS @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11 Great News @ Workman’s Club, €14

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OCTOBER 23 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6 First Aid Kit @ Olympia Theatre, €31 Dermot Kennedy @ Vicar Street, €25 Grace Carter @ The Sugar Club, €20 Toots and the Maytals @ Tivoli Theatre, €36 Landless @ National Concert Hall, €15 Jono McCleery @ The Grand Social, €15 Nerina Pallot @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €16

OCTOBER 24 (WEDNESDAY) David Byrne @ 3Arena, €50 Mutual Benefit @ Whelan’s, €16

Nerina Pallot

Growing Up In Music

IN 2006, Nerina Pallot had a big, topical hit single with a perfect piece of peacedemanding pop, ‘Everybody’s Gone To War’.

It was the aftermath of invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, both greeted with mass protests, and Pallot’s punchy, memorable hit was a throwback to the era of flowers and love. In context, the chirpy pop song made perfect sense.

The thing is, that’s not really who Pallot is. While many will forever tag her as that summer’s big protest-pop singer, that particular track was always a bit of an aside.

Her modern day music is very much deeper, and more personal, a kind of soulful, vocally-led exploration of self, warts and all.

“I’ve got another audience now, especially in the UK,” she explains.

“The people who

bought that song probably aren’t my core fanbase, which is very supportive and much more long term.

I’m really in a different part of my career, and I don’t often play ‘Everybody’s Gone To War’ live anymore. It’s not really representative of me as an artist, it just h a p p e n e d to resonate at the right political moment.”

‘Stay Lucky’, her latest LP, follows a string year of monthly EP releases.

Pallot jokingly calls it the latest her “death and shagging” record: it’s got this Sunday-morning delicacy, a storytelling quality and quick-witted lyricism that makes it stand out.

It’s very much a grown up reincarnation: still supping wine, perhaps, but with a world view

“

that’s less quippy sloganeering and more gritty sensuality and storytelling.

She’s evolved to be a far cry from her major label years.

“I did years with the majors, but no major label would touch the

Sound and The Fury’, which was very political, but also quite personal.

Social media was relentless around Trump and all that stuff, and I was very despondent. This real bitterness became the new normal and I really just wanted to go out and clear my garden, I suppose. “ Tr u m p i s such an attention junkie and people just keep on encouraging him.”

Pallot got her anger out of her system, and stepped away.

“With the new one, ‘Stay Lucky’, I listened to a lot of hip-hop and I was inspired by that.

Stuff like Jorja Smith and Frank Ocean. The songs came really thick and fast and it wasn’t what I thought it would be,” the Jersey-born star says of her 2018 return.

Trump is such an attention junkie and people just keep on encouraging him EPs,” Pallot laughs of her habit of putting out shorter, more experimental releases in recent years.

“Majors are all about products and marketing, and I just wanted to do different things. After the fifth one I got a real block, and the sixth EP ended up being real bubblegum pop, but I did one every month for a year, and it was great fun.

“Then I went on to ‘The

“I think it was because I’d spent some time enjoying doing other things for a while, working with other people. I have this real self-critical thing, and it’s the first time I’ve made a record that I didn’t hate very soon afterwards.

“It became quite heavy, that write, record, play cycle. Now I’ve become a lot more natural and unforced. I just write when I’ve got something to say, and that seems to work for me.

“It’s been six years since I played alone, so I’ll be stepping out from behind my band on this tour and that’ll make it a little bit more natural. I’ll just do the setlist on the fly and take requests, and I can feel a bit freer.”

Nerina Pallot plays Whelan’s, Dublin on Tuesday, October 23.

Tickets, on sale now, cost €16.50.

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SUPER SAINTS: SOCCER: ST PATRICK’S Athletic are

SSE Airtricity National Under-15 Cup champions as their 10-men ran out 4-0 winners against Cork City in the final at Richmond Park. With previous encounters against each other this season being tight affairs, drawing on both occasions, a cagey affair might have been on the cards with such high stakes. This was anything but.

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Templeogue out on their own in first  sport@dublingazette.com

TEMPLEOGUE are now the only unbeaten team in the men’s Super League after the weekend’s action, as they won out over Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin 85-70 at Oblate Hall.

This win, coupled with UCD Marian’s loss to Belfast Star in Belfast on Saturday evening, sees Templeogue the only team sitting on 3-0 at the top of the table.

It wasn’t all plain sailing for the reigning Cup champions, though, as Killorglin came out of the blocks all guns blazing, with American Pierre Newton in fine form as he linked in with Ivan Bogdanovic and Daniel Jokubaitis for some great scores early on to see the visitors into the lead.

It was nip and tuck throughout the second, with Killorglin just edging it at the break, 42-44. However, a blistering third quarter from the hosts put Killorglin on the back foot quickly.

A dazzling quarter in particular from

Lorcan Murphy saw him chip in with 10 superbly taken points, while assisting three of Neil Randolph’s four three-pointers in the quarter to see them ahead 72-59 going into the last, and they pushed on from there to win by 15 in the end.

Speaking afterwards, Lawrence “Puff” Summers stated: “It’s good to win and it puts the bullseye on our back and that’s a fun place to be.

“Killorglin are extremely well coached; their American Pierre [Newton] is fantastic. He has a great pace and demeanour about him, they’re going to be a force this year and I’m glad to get that win early in the season.”

Reigning league champions UCD Marian, meanwhile, lost out to Belfast Star 81-72 on the road on Saturday evening, with fantastic displays from Star’s Mike Davis (32 points), CJ Fulton (15) and Sergio Vidal Baldovi helping the home team home to victory.

The visitors had the better of the

Templeogue’s Lorcan Murphy lit up the Oblates Hall with a superb performance. Picture: Rolf Stenberg

opening exchanges, with Mike Garrow dominating at both ends. Star kept their cool with some big scores in the second seeing them into a 41-39 point lead at half time.

Star continued to click as the third quarter got underway, with Spaniard Sergio Vidal Baldovi impressing, but Garrow and Scott Kinevane kept the

Marian scoring ticking over and the teams drew level twice in the third to guarantee a big finish. Again it was Davis and Fulton who hit the mark, the former finishing with 32 points and Fulton finishing the game with five three-pointers for his side, to see them home to an 81-72 point win to the delight of the home crowd.

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS IT WAS a big weekend for our underage section with lots of onfield action. None more so than our under 10 boys team who hosted a blitz on a rainy day last Saturday against Trinity Gaels and Finnbarrs. Super team performances from them all but most notably Eric Boland, Josh Walsh, Luke Waldron, Kian McCann, Max Brerton and Leo Moriarty. Well done everybody involved! Our U-9s also played through the murky weather last Saturday in their games against Parnells. It was a terrific team performance and it’s clear to see the training sessions and skills practice coming through.

Commiserations to Sacred Heart senior and junior football teams on their respective defeats in the schools competitions last week. The standards were very high, and as usual, we’re very proud of our long association and partnership with this tremendous local school. We firmly believe that sporting activity should be run alongside a great education to not only educate, but also keep the mind healthy! Well done all.

CLONTARF FOIREANN na Seachtaine are our Junior A Peileadoirí, who lifted AFL5 title on Saturday.

They headed to Bóthar Mobhí to face league leaders Na Fianna in an effective league final, two points down in the standings.

They came home with a 1-12 to 1-10 win to lift the title and secure their second promotion in three years.

Our Intermediate Peil na mBan team had a successful trip up N4, as they defeated Longfort Senior Champions Carrickedmond, 1-15 to 3-8.

They had a two-point lead at the break, but were

Player of the Match Katie Murray a point down with a fewand Captain Sarah to play and got the last Murphy after two points to secure their LaClontarf’s dies IFC win..

Leinster Intermediate semifinal place. Picture: GAApics. com

They will face Tinahely, champions from Cill Mhantáin, next Sunday.

Our Minor A hurlers had a good win away to Naomh Mearnóg in ‘B’ Championship, with Kevin B netting twice in a 2-19 to 0-9 win to secure a quarter-final place.

Our Bs battled well in a good performance against a very strong Faughs team, with Daniel O’Sullivan putting in a great display as cúl baire.

CAMOGIE: DUBLIN CO-CAPTAIN AMBITIOUS TO CONTINUE RISE

O’Brien’s unfinished All-Ireland business

Na Fianna woman Eve O’Brien says David Herity’s departure from the county’s camogie manager role is a setback but says the legacy the legendary Kilkenny hurler has left gives a great starting point for 2019  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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DUBLIN Senior Camogie players are willing to take their own training sessions if there is a delay in appointing a suitable successor to David Herity as manager, according to joint captain Eve O’Brien.

Herity’s recent departure from the role has been greeted with disappointment in many quarters, as he had helped Dublin reach their first All-Ireland semi-final in 27 years in 2017, with many feeling there was unfinished business to be done.

“We had a great year, we obviously would have hoped to progress after getting to the semifinals in 2017, so this year we

would have been looking to progress to that level and further again,” O’Brien told the Dublin Gazette at the launch of the new Dublin GAA jersey.

“Unfortunately we were defeated by Galway in the quarter-final. Reflecting on the season as a whole, we won more games in competition than we did the previous year, so there was huge progression there.

“We had a lot of new players and a good bit of change over, so looking back on the whole year it was extremely positive.

“The last couple of years under David Herity have been hugely successful for us, so we are looking forward to 2019 and just pushing it on and keeping that forward momentum

going.”

O’Brien says that her side haven’t lost any of the momentum of recent years, and that

“

It’s not a case that he is leaving and that it all goes back a few steps.

It’s definitely forward momentum.

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the players are willing to step up to drive this on next year.

“Myself and the other cap-

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Senior hurlers are looking for a new management team. Interested parties should contact Club Secretary Mary Derwin on 0851060652 or Games Committee Chairman Francis Byrne on 0879818905 immediately. We hope to have a new appointment well in advance of new season.

Adult footballers had a great win in championship semi-final, with a remarkable secondhalf performance. Well done to Anto and entire squad. We do not know our final opponents, as second semi-final ended in a draw.

Congratulations to our U-12 footballers on winning their league on Saturday. Well done to Sean, David, Conor and all the players. Next Saturday they have a chance of winning hurling league with a top-of-the-table clash with Naomh Olaf in Maypark at 12.15pm.

Eve O’Brien at the launch of the new Dublin GAA jersey this week. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

tains and the leadership group we have will drive on,” she said.

“It’s not a case that he is leaving and that it all goes back a few steps. It’s definitely forward momentum, and whoever comes in and takes his place, I think he has left a solid base there and definitely a bit of a legacy as well, so it’s all positive in that sense.

“If we need to go out and train ourselves we will. We’ve already talked about if there is no manager in place that we will go out ourselves and train.

“We have very strong leadership within the bunch, and I think we are well able to drive things on ourselves.

“It’s not like starting again.

We have the team there, and we have the base there so we will be focused about getting results early on in the season as well.”

However, O’Brien says it is important to sort a manager as soon as possible, given a January start to the Littlewoods Camogie Leagues.

“It’s important, we aren’t the only county looking for a manager,” she said.

“The job demands a lot, I know that from seeing the commitment and the time and energy that David had to put into it over the last few years, so I don’t think it should be taken lightly.

“We are looking for someone suitable who can take the job as soon as possible.

“The players are working away with their clubs anyway, it’s going to be an early start to the year, but most of the girls will be playing with colleges now, so we won’t be rushing back any time soon.”

But before anyone can even look towards the 2019 intercounty campaign, like many players around the county, club commitments are foremost in the mind, as this Sunday, Eve and her Na Fianna colleagues who face St Jude’s in the Senior camogie final in St Peregrine’s at 3.30pm.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND U-15 CUP FINAL: FOUR-STAR VICTORY

LOI SHORTS Parrott repeats trick three times for U-19s

Cian Kavanagh celebrates during St Patrick’s Athletic’s victory over Cork City. Picture: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

McCormack architect of 10-man Pat’s glory SSE UNDER-15 CUP FINAL St Patrick’s Athletic 4 Cork City 0  sport@dublingazette.com

ST PATRICK’S Athletic are SSE Airtric ity National Under-15 Cup champions as their 1 0 - m e n ra n o u t 4 - 0 winners against Cork City in the final at Richmond Park.

With previous encounters against each other this season being tight affairs, drawing on both occasions, a cagey affair might have been on the cards with such high stakes. This was anything but.

In the opening few minutes, both teams had chances to snatch the lead in rip-roaring affair of the highest quality.

Cork’s number nine, Chris O’Connor, showed lightning pace to break the offside trap only to shoot at the near post.

Moments later, Cork nearly shot themselves

in the foot after a terrible m ix u p a t t h e b a c k allowed Ben McCormack and Ross Fay to have efforts scrambled away at the last second.

The opening goal c a m e w i t h j u s t te n minutes on the clock after some excellent play from man of the match Ben McCormack, beating a couple of men from midfield only to be hauled down on the edge of the box.

He confidently stepped up to the resulting free kick, only to draw a fantastic save from Darragh Burke. But Cian Kavanagh reacted quickest to nod home, taking a knock to the head for his troubles.

The Saints came flying out of the traps in the second half and doubled their lead three minutes in.

McCormack was once again the architect with an audacious defencesplitting flick with the

outside of his boot to winger Ross Fay, who smashed home past the helpless Darragh Burke.

Almost immediately a f te r go i n g t wo u p, disaster struck for Denis Hyland’s troops who found themselves down to 10 men.

A long ball over the top caused all sorts of confusion between defence and keeper that a l l owe d w i n ge r Ro b Walsh in on goal, but keeper Joshua Keeley took one for the team, hauling him down just outside the box, deservedly receiving his marching orders.

Despite being a man down, Pats went three up in spectacular fashion and killed the contest in the process.

C i a n O ’ M a l l e y ’s incredible over-head kick found the top corner after another excellent McCormack delivery wasn’t dealt with by the Cork backline.

The icing on the cake came right before the final whistle. Big number nine Cian Kavanagh, who worked tirelessly throughout, got his second of the game.

As Cork pushed

nu m b e rs fo r wa rd , a long clearance found its way to the unmarked Kavanagh who, from about 30 yards spotted the keeper off his line, and cleverly floated a brilliant strike over his head to make it 4-0.

THREE second-half goals from striker Troy Parrott gave the Republic of Ireland Under-19s a 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands in the UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round in City Calling Stadium, Longford.

Bohemians striker Ali Reghba was fouled by Óli Poulsen in the 66th minute.

Georgian referee Giorgi Kruashvili pointed to the spot, and Belvedere graduate Parrott stepped up to score his second penalty in two games.

Parrott doubled the lead 10 minutes later after Adam Idah’s pass set up the Dubliner to score his second of the game. Troy Parrott, centre, Four minutes into celebrates. Picture: Sportsfile added time, Parrott completed his hat-trick. Reghba was fouled once more, and Parrott made sure he collected the match ball in a rain-sodden Longford by slotting in another spot-kick.

SUPS SUPER SHOOT-OUT GOALKEEPER Shane Supple saved two penalties as Bohemians became the first Irish side to reach the quarter-finals of the Irn Bru Scottish Challenge Cup with a penalty shootout victory win over Sutton United.

Things were looking grim for Keith Long’s side after Oscar Brennan and Eoghan Stokes saw successive penalties stopped by Ross Worner after the game remained scoreless after 90 minutes.

That was until Supple intervened, saving the final two penalties of the allotted

five, and netting his own, to force sudden death.

Rob Cornwall kept his nerve and, when Aswad Thomas’ kick struck the underside of the bar and bounced out, referee Michael Roncone consulted with his officials and awarded the win to Bohs.

It was no less than the home side deserved as they played virtually all of the football throughout – almost to a fault as they gifted the visitors opportunities by playing too much around their own box.

Shels cling on to WNL lifeline with UCD win

Ben McCormack on the attack for Pats against Cork.

Picture: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

SHELBOURNE’S slim chances of regaining the Women’s National League title remain alive following a hard-fought 1-0 win over UCD Waves at Jackson Park on Sunday afternoon.

Ireland international Jessica Ziu’s early strike was enough to separate the sides on a bright afternoon in south Dublin, but the Reds were made to work for the three points they badly needed.

The result puts them within four points of Wexford Youths who drew 1-1 in Galway. There are two rounds of matches to go with Shels needing to win both and Wexford to lose their ties against Cork City and UCD Waves.

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NA FIANNA

CONGRATULATIONS to our senior camogie team on Sunday’s Championship semi-final win away against St Vincent’s. Ladies now through to final next Sunday at 3pm in Abottstown against St Jude’s, and they’re hoping for a big Na Fianna crowd there to roar them on.

Congratulations also to our AFL8 team on Sunday’s championship semi final win and to our minor B hurlers on Sunday’s championship win. Hard luck to our AFL5 team in league final on Saturday, and also to senior footballers and Minor A hurlers.

Next Sunday at 11am, Minor A and B football teams away in Championship. As play Ballymun and Bs play quarter-final against St Mary’s, Saggart. At 12pm, our Junior B hurlers away in Championship to St Brigid’s. Also on Sunday, U16 ladies football teams away in Championship finals.

As against O’Tooles and Bs against St Mary’s. Times tbc. Cs in shield final against O’Dwyers in Mobhi Road at 4.30pm. Best of luck to all teams.

Members’ subscriptions now due and can be paid online, see http://www.clgnafianna. com/ membership/ for more details, or in Club Office (Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm). Membership crew operating from Fáilte Hub, next to coffee cabin 9.30am-11.30am at Saturday’s Nursery - to collect completed membership forms, take debit/credit card payments and answer any queries. Draíocht Players make their annual visit to Mobhi Road on Saturday 20th October at 8pm, when they will present Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and The Stars in Scoil Chaitríona. Tickets for this Na Fianna fundraiser cost just €10 and can be bought from Ann Ryan or from club office. Open meeting for all members to discuss Irish language and cultural activities in the club. Crinniú oscailte maidir le cúrsaí Gaeilge agus cultúr sa chlub, Céadaoin, Wednesday 17th October; 8pm-9.30pm. Fáilte roimh chách.

O’TOOLE’S

OUR Under-14 girls, affectionately known as The Jerseys, have a home draw for their Championship final v Garda/Westmanstown Gaels this coming Sunday, October 21 at 1pm so arrive early for the game of the season and cheer loud and proud for our young girls.

The club wish the girls all the best for the match.

Our AGM is next Wednesday, October 24 at 8pm. Nominations and motions must be with the club secretary by this Wednesday, October 17.

Our juvenile section has organised a quiz night fundraiser for Friday, November 30. This gives you plenty of time to clear your schedule and come along to O’Toole’s on the night.

Entertainment this weekend in our lounge, Saturday with Joe Petit and Sunday with Tony Barry.

There was no winner our Thursday night ‘Live’ club lotto draw. The numbers were 9, 18, 21, 23. The jackpot this week is a very nice €4,500.

RUGBY: DONNYBROOK DERBY DRAW FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE

Stynes and Crosbie kick Wes and Belvo to AIL stalemate AIL DIVISION 1B Old Wesley 9 Old Belvedere 9  sport@dublingazette.com

OLD WESLEY and Old Belvedere added a dogged draw to their respective opening day wins in the All-Ireland League Division 1B with precious little to pick between the sides.

Played in wet and grey conditions, indeed, the match had draw written all over it from start to finish.

There were never more that three points between the sides and although they were not recorded, possession and territory was shared equally by both sides, Wesley made the early running with a number of visits to the opposition 22 but their defence was well able for it.

After a blocked down k i c k , O l d B e l ve d e re returned the compliment with a visit to the Wesley 22 which was soon

relieved with a kick to touch.

Wesley were then dealt a blow when Jack Maybury had to retire with a knee injury to be replaced by Josh Miller.

The first score came after 23 minutes with a 35 metre penalty goal for the visitors scored by captain Steve Crosbie. Rory Stynes then restored the balance with a penalty from 25 metres out.

Belvo responded immediately with a couple of strong attacks but they came to nothing following a knock on.

On 35 minutes, the visitors from around the corner on Anglesea Road made a fine midfield break, reaching the Wesley fivemetre line but, again, it ended in touch.

Wesley responded with a powerful run by Tom Kiersey bringing play back into the opposition half.

It eventually resulted in a penalty which Stynes again struck perfectly from 40 metres out,

relatively close in, leaving it nine all with 10 minutes remaining.

Wesley then has their best chance of a try.

Tommy O’Callaghan used his speed and skill with a 25-metre run bringing play up to the opposition 22.

From recycled ball, M a r k Row l ey m a d e further ground, passing to Bill Corrigan. His pass to Iain McGann, however, did not go to hand for what would almost certainly

have been a try near the posts.

Belvo then had their chance to clinch victory when they were awarded a penalty 35 metres out.

This time, however, Crosbie, who like Stynes, had kicked three out of three so far, pushed the kick wide. It meant the sides matched their draw of last season – albeit by a different points tally – leaving Wesley on six points and Belvo on seven after two games.

Connery hits Alex hat-trick

PARNELL’S HARD luck to our senior footballers, who lost to BalIyboden midweek in their final league game of the season. A lot of young lads in that team and they will be much stronger next season.

Well done to our U12 footballers on Saturday morning who beat a very strong St Anne’s team. They played some lovely football in dreadful conditions.

Our U-13 boys footballers’ unbeaten run finally came to an end on Saturday afternoon against Westmanstown.

leaving the score at 6-3 to Old Wesley at half time.

Kiersey was on hand again early in the second half with another fine run but it ended in nothing.

Crosbie then kicked another penalty to tie the teams on 6 all.

Soon after, Kiersey, who was now asking serious questions of the opposition, took play back into their territory; again no score ensued.

C ro s b i e a n d S t y n e s exchanged penalties from

Former Irish international Aine Connery has scored three in two games. Picture: Adrian Boehm

AINE Connery’s hat trick propelled Old Alex to a big 5-1 win over Muckross in the battle of the promoted sides in the women’s EY Hockey League last Saturday on Marlborough Road.

She had already hit the backboard from a corner three minutes in and then finished off a brilliant move, swapping passes with Emma Russell before bashing home soon after for a 2-0 lead with precious little time gone.

Muckross began to find their rhythm to build attacks as Rachel Cuddy made a welcome return from injury and they got one back in a relentless

first half. It followed an Emma Mathews drive into the D before switching the ball wide to Niamh Gowing who returned it to the middle for Katie Fitzgerald who sent the ball into the net.

But Alex stormed back in the closing quarter, forcing Ellie McLoughlin into a series of saves.

From a corner rebound, Emma Russell made it 3-1 with 15 minutes to go and they grazed the outside of the post. Connery got her second with six minutes left and Lisa Jacob closed out the victory for Alex who have made an excellent start to life in the top tier.

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SEASON

SOCCER: NA A SFSDAF SDAF ASDF DASF DAS

Shels the first ever U-17 national league champs CONTINENTAL TYRES U-17 WNL FINAL Galway Shelbourne  sport@dublingazette.com

Old Wesley’s Mark Rowley dragged down by the Old Belvedere defence Picture: Deryck Vincent

RUGBY SEVENS

Railway quartet named in Irish Olympic pursuit RAILWAY Union’s Aoife Doyle, Stacey Flood (pictured), Eve Higgins and Amee-Leigh Murphy-Crowe have all been handed full-time contracts with the Irish women’s rugby sevens squad as the qualification campaign for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games comes into view.

They join Old Belvedere’s returning star Hannah Tyrrell in a strong Dublin-based contingent in the 11 central contracts with 12 players also named on development contracts.

Mia Dodd leads the Shelbourne celebrations in Drom last weekend.

Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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SHELBOURNE emerged victorious in the first-ever Continental Tyres Women’s Under-17 National League final at Drom Soccer Park against Galway.

The Dublin club secured the title with a well-taken goal from Emily Whelan, complimented by an earlier deflected strike from Ellie Ferguson.

The contest was even in the opening exchanges as both teams took their time to come to terms with the windy conditions, but Shelbourne eventually asserted themselves with some good opportunities.

Inside the first 10 minutes, Whelan found herself through on goal with only Ria McPhilbin to beat, but her effort lacked power and the Galway shot-stopper did well to deny her.

Moments later, Shels’ captain Mia Dodd had a shot blocked away from close range before Jess Hennessy also had an effort from close range saved by the alert McPhilbin.

Galway soon woke up and fashioned an opportunity themselves when Anna Fahey latched onto a wonderful throughball before producing a speculative effort from range – but Courtney McQuire was untroubled.

Shels came close again in the 20th minute when Whelan got in to have a pop from inside the box while Taylor Massey tried her luck from 25 yards with a free kick 13 minutes later – but neither chance found the back of the net and the teams went in level at the break.

Following the restart, things would change as Shels began to get more clinical in front of goal – although they took a fortuitous lead when a deflected effort

from Ferguson saw them hit the back of the Galway net just before the hour mark.

Less than five minutes later and Laura Heffernan’s troops would have doubled their lead through player of the match Whelan after she drilled the ball low and hard past the helpless McPhilbin to all but secure a memorable final day win.

Galway battled hard and didn’t allow their heads to drop and considering they had won the two previous meetings between the sides throughout the season, it was difficult to write them off until the final whistle blew, but it was Shels’ day in the end, and they celebrated their win in style.

Raheny launch new Fit4Life series

RAHENY FIT4LIFE

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RAHENY Shamrock Athletic Club launched their new Fit4Life series, aiming to involve newcomers to running and people returning to the sport.

The fit4life series sees six twomile races over six consecutive weeks on the popular Raheny course which also hosts the national road relays.

The series aims to get people involved in running and develop the social outlet of being a member

of an athletics club.

“At our heart, we are a community club” explained Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club race promoter Pat Hooper.

“We cater for athletes of all standards and abilities from under nine to Olympic and Paralympic athletes and the fit4life series keeps our key role as a community athletic club.

“The fit4life series is a great way for people to enjoying running and racing regularly, whether they are new to the sport or are returning to running.

“It is also a stepping stone for people to get involving in running to keeping fit and getting to know people to enjoy running and keeping an active lifestyle” added

Hooper. The fit4life series gets under way on Wednesday October 24 at 8pm, full details on www. rahenyshamrock.ie. All races start at 8pm.

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RAHENY HURLING/Camogie Ogra is on Wednesday on Club Astro (beside club house) at 6pm. (087-2515524 for more information). 2012 Boy and Girls will now be training at club astro on Thursday at 6pm. This is hurling/camogie and football. (for more information contact 087-9212375). 2011 Boys and Girls Boys contact Breadain for training times 086-8859572 and Girls contact Pat for training times on 086-3861872.

Well done to our AFL4 who are now through to the Junior A championship final v Ballymum Kickhams. Details to follow.

Best of luck to our junior hurlers who are playing in the championship final on Sunday, October 21 in O’Toole Park v Civil Service at 11.45am; please support these lads.

Many congratulations to Gavin Ivory (senior footballer) and partner Rebecca on the birth of their son, Freddie Ivory, weighing in at 8lbs 3oz. Both Mum and Freddie doing well.

Congratulations also to Sean O’Rourke and Martina on their recent nuptials.

Tickets still available for “Plough and the Stars” on Thursday evening in Scoil Aine School Hall, starts at 8pm tickets are €10; this is a fundraiser for some of our feeder schools. Contact Regina 086 8181700.

Scoil ui Chonaill play their intermediate semi-final replay on Saturday against St Mark’s at 4pm in Trinity Gaels

SCOIL UI CHONAILL THE best of luck to our minor girls who face Erin’s Isle in the championship final on October 20 at 3.15pm on Clontarf Road.

Best wishes too to our adult hurlers who play their championship semi-final replay vs St Mark’s at 4pm in Trinity Gaels GAA. Commiserations to our adult footballers who were beaten in their intermediate championship semi-final on Saturday vs Round Towers Lusk in a game in which they’ll feel they never turned up for.

Sam Maguire will be making an appearance in Scoil on Saturday, October 20, from

2pm til 6pm - all welcome!

The most anticipated Club night of the year has been confirmed for Saturday, January 26 so save that date for the Dinner Dance everyone!

Adult hurling and football teams train in Scoil Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm.

Ladies training is in Scoil on Mondays at 8pm.

Mothers and Others training takes place on Tuesdays at 7pm. Juvenile training takes place in Scoil at 9.30am on Saturday mornings. New members welcome, as always.

WHITEHALL COLMCILLE BEST of luck to senior hurlers in the Division 2 league promotion playoff next Saturday vs Finbars in Cloghran at 4pm, all members please get out to give your support.

Congratulations to U-15 camogie girls through to Division 2 camogie championship final after a convincing defeat of Fingallians last Sunday. Keep an eye on social media and club website for full times and dates of upcoming league and championship crunch games.

Well done to all on the fund raising committee on a brilliant night had by all with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon. Huge thanks to our local Supervalu and Lorcan for their sponsorship of the night.

AGM will take place at 8pm on Monday, November 19.

Bar Bingo continues every Friday night at 9.45pm; head down for a fun night. Snowball is now an amazing €1,050. No winner of this week’s lotto jackpot, next week will be €9,700; make sure you get your ticket in the club bar or online, thanks to all who support club lotto each week.

As always keep an eye on club website & facebook page for more details on all club events & fixtures. www.whitehallcolmcille.ie - FACEBOOK: WhitehallColmcille - Twitter: @WColmcille

SPARTATHLON: PHEIDIPPIDES’ LENGTHY FOOTRACE

Higgins battles Zorba and the road to Sparta SPARTATHLON  JAMES HENDICOTT

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S TO N E Y B AT T E R resident Alastair Higgins became the fastest ever Irish-based competitor to complete the notoriously difficult Spartathlon long-distance footrace in Greece earlier this month.

Spartathlon is a race that follows Pheidippides h i s to r i c ro u te f ro m Athens to Sparta. This ye a r ’s eve n t w a s a particularly challenging edition with a break from the usual heat in the form of a developing hurricane and belting winds across the hilly 246 km route.

Higgins, originally from Scotland but a long-time resident of Dublin, has become an extremely competitive mainstay on the niche ultra-distance circuit in recent years. He specialises in distances of 100 kms plus.

Higgins progressed through a strong field to finish in the top ten having set his pre-run expectations at finishing in approximately 27 hours. Despite having to tackle the extreme conditions, he beat the fastest Irish resident’s time, finishing in a touch over 26 hours.

Alastair Higgins on the long road from Athens to Sparta. Picture: Spartathlon Official Greece

Irish distance running legend Eoin Keith has f i n i s h e d t wo p l a ce s higher in 8th in previous years.

“I was lucky to finish quickly in the end as other runners had to deal more with the full force of hurricane Zorba. I was already in the medical tent in a survival blanket, beer in hand,” Higgins joked afterwards.

“I trained hard but,

BOUNCING BACK Killester run up crucial win over C&S Neptune PYRORBELKillester bounced back well from their loss to UCD Marian last weekend as they ran out 76-62 point winners over C and S Neptune at the IWA in Clontarf. Top scoring from Royce Williams and Alex Herreros put the Dubliners into a 10-point lead at half-time and they drove on to win out by 14 points in the end. Michael Westbrooks is pictured on the attack.

Picture: martin doherty

eve n i n my w i l d e s t dreams, I only thought top ten would take a miracle. In the end, it was all about perseverance.

Imagine having ran 120 miles and feeling like you’re done but doing an extra 33 mile fun run.

That’s Spartathlon.

“It was brutal and h u ge l y c h a l l e n g i n g, especially because of the extreme weather, but I found some great form

up until the last 30k or so when it was just a slog to the finish. My legs are wrecked.

“The race left me with some knee ligament damage so I’ve only managed a few short runs since.

“Ironically, it’s the exact same injury that sparked my interest in the sport in the first place.

Like before, the best way to fix it is to run on it.”

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FOOTBALL: SECOND DUBLIN SFC FINAL FOR TYMON NORTH SENIOR SIDE

Dublin quintet in Underdog panel for Parnell

St Jude’s are through to their second Dublin senior football championship final Picture: Niall O’Connell

Dominant Jude’s end Vincent’s reign DUBLIN SFC SEMI-FINAL St Jude’s St Vincent’s  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

2-11 0-8

ST JUDE’S ended their Dublin Senior Championship hoodoo on Sunday, reaching a first senior final since 2009 as they systematically deconstructed reigning champions St Vincent’s.

Jude’s were better in virtually every department at Parnell Park and, in a game in which Vincent’s went in as firm favourites, took control from about ten minutes on.

They defensively overpowered an unusually misfiring St Vincent’s forward line and hitting their stride at the other end to overwhelm their prestigious opponents.

There was little sign of what was to come as four-in-five champions Vincent’s started with their usual swagger. In the opening minutes, Vincent’s were so good that the points seemed to come from all over the park.

Gavin Burke, Nathan Mullins, Eamon Fennell, Tomas Quinn and Lorcan Smyth all hit the target as the Marino men found the space and the angles, and quickly went 0-5 to 0-1 up.

On most days, that would be a lead the champions would never relinquish.

Slowly but surely, however, Jude’s started to hit back.

A number of defensive interceptions and carefully entrapped forward runs at the defensive end started to allow Jude’s the space to launch forward themselves.

Padraic Clarke and Niall Coakley were the benefactors but Dubs man Kevin McManamon was also causing chaos in the Vincent’s defence, antagonising and stretching Vincent’s in equal measure.

Seamus Ryan soon had Jude’s level and then they hit a sucker punch before the break with Padraic Clarke fisting an innocuous looking high ball past Michael Savage and into the Vincent’s goal. By the break, Jude’s led 1-6 to 0-5, and had scored the last eight points.

Unsurprisingly, Vincent’s brought out the big guns. Both Diarmuid Connolly and former Mayo man Enda Varley came off the bench to try and rescue the contest for Vincent’s, but Jude’s had things thoroughly under control.

Intelligence The Tymon Park men showed intelligence in defence, taking a leaf out of Vincent’s book in killing large periods of the game around their back six and eked out a bigger and bigger lead as they did so.

Just before the midway mark, it had been half an hour of play since Vincent’s had scored, and Seamus Ryan stuck the boot in, finishing a lung-bursting run from his own half to slot past Savage after a one-two with McManamon in the

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heart of the Vincent’s defence. At 2-7 to 0-5, Jude’s were in dreamland.

There were chances for Vincent’s, in particular one for Ger Brennan, at a time when Vincent’s still had an outside chance of closing the gap.

Varley chipped in with a couple of points but Jude’s were only getting better and struck a few more scores of their own through Coakley and Chris Guckian to well and truly polish off the holders.

Jude’s have been known to give away leads in critical, late-stage championship

St Jude’s Kevin McManamon Picture: Niall O’Connell

games but this was clinically composed; a statement of intent from a club that have been due this step up in class for a few seasons now.

Vincent’s truthfully, were outclassed in a way they rarely experience, with Jude’s 2-11 to 0-8 win – and composed second half performance in particular an emphatic message to final opponents Kilmacud Crokes.

They will get their shot at a first ever Dublin senior title on bank holiday Monday.

FIVE Dubliners have been named in the Underdogs panel that will face the Dublin senior team on Friday night in Parnell Park at 7.45pm.

Scoil ui Chonaill’s Adam Wilson is joined in the panel by Na Gaeil Oga’s Chiaran Mac Fhearghusa, Ballyboden St Enda’s Graham Heavey, Round Tower’s Lusk’s Stephen Harford and O’Dwyer’s Sean McCurdy.

GAA Beo will provide live coverage for the series finale with the broadcast starting at 7.20pm. The Underdogs team is managed by former Galway captain Ray Silke, former Cork ladies footballer Valerie Mulcahy and former Kerry footballer Paul Galvin.

The Underdogs is a unique group of players, from different GAA clubs all across the country and these footballers have never played at senior intercounty championship level before.

Over the last few weeks we have seen the players’ trials and training and listened to them tell their own stories on the Underdogs series on TG4. Now, after months of preparation and intense training they are ready to take on the Dubs.

The original Underdogs series began on TG4 in 2003 and launched the careers of a number of All-Ireland champions, not least Kerry powerhouse Kieran Donaghy and Cork’s Pearse O’Neill.

Dublin Manager Jim Gavin said: “I think the concept of Underdogs is a great one and we’re looking forward to playing this unique game under lights.”

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Parrott helps shoot Irish to top of qualifying group  DAVE DONNELLY

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BUCKINGHAM Street native Troy Parrott was the star of the show as the Republic of Ireland topped their Under-19 European Championship qualifying group in Longford.

The Tottenham Hotspur striker scored four times, including a hattrick in a 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands, as Ireland breezed through to the elite qualifying round as top seeds.

Ireland topped a group that contained the highly-rated Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Faroes with a flawless record of three wins from three.

That culminated in a 2-1 win over a Netherlands side containing a handful of the reigning Under-17 European champions on Tuesday afternoon, a result that secured seeding for the elite round.

That seeding could be vital as only the winners of each elite round group will qualify for the finals, which will take place in Armenia next July.

Former Cherry Orchard schoolboy Nathan Collins, the son of former underage international David Collins, played all three games in the heart of the Irish defence.

St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Brian Maher was between the sticks for all three games, conceding just twice, while his teammate Richie O’Farrell was an unused

Troy Parrott was the star man for the Republic of Ireland Under-19s in their super qualifying campaign so far. Picture: Sportsfile

reserve.

The Stoke City man was joined by Bohemians pair Andy Lyons and Ali Reghba, both of whom have recently made the breakthrough to Keith Long’s first time in Phibsborough.

Ireland have failed to qualify for the last seven tournaments, last reaching the finals when a squad featuring Jeff Hendrick and Matt Doherty were knocked out in the semi finals by winners

Spain.

Tom Mohan’s side won all three of their preliminary group games, which all took place at City Calling Stadium in Longford.

There was a hint of revenge about the final outing as it was the Dutch who controversially knocked many of the same squad out of the under-17 Euros on penalties in England this summer.

Five members of that side were represented

in the Ireland line-up on Tuesday, while six of the Dutch side had made the step up to under-19 level.

Adam Idah and Will Ferry were on target for Ireland after Ole ter Haar Romenij had given the Dutch an early lead against the run of play.

Idah levelled on the half-hour and Ferry put the finish on a fine team move 20 minutes from the end, and Ireland rode their luck a little as they hold on for a potentially

pivotal victory.

The two sides came into the game on the back of flawless records, having each beaten Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Faroe Islands in their first two games.

The Netherlands boasted a superior goal difference of +11 to Ireland’s five, however, meaning anything other than a win would see Ireland qualify as runnersup.

Goals from Ferry, Idah

and Parrott saw the home side to a 3-1 win over Bosnia in the opening game.

Fo r m e r B e l ve d e r e schooboy Parrott netted a hat-trick in the 3-0 win over the Faroes three days later to set up a winner-takes-all encounter with the Dutch on the final day.

The draw for the elite round will take place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on December 6.