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BLING OUT THE HERO: Lord Mayor Nial Ring and sports broadcaster Des Cahill were delighted to present Kellie Harrington to the crowd at a civic reception on Monday evening, following her return from claiming Gold at the 2018 Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. Everyone at Sean McDermott Street gave the boxing champion a rousing welcome in recognition of her superb win for Ireland. Picture: Karl Hussey/Fennell Photography

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A COMMUNITY has been left reeling after a vital resource was rendered unusable after two subsequent breakins.

Bluebell Community Centre was forced

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to take to social media on Sunday afternoon, posting on Facebook that due to a second break-in at the popular hub, the centre was forced out of operation and closed to the public.

A number of events were planned in the centre in the coming days, including

a surprise trip for children on Tuesday.

Posting to Facebook, management of the centre said: “Notice to all customers and clients – due to a second break-in at the centre, unfortunately the centre will not be in operation for a while.

“Please note all classes will be off, and we are closed to the public.”

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Warning from Mr S. Claus on quad bikes

AN UNEASY toymaker from the North Pole has contacted Garda chiefs to warn them about the dangers of quad bikes and scramblers.

Following a spate of accidents, Mr Claus has written to gardai to alert them about the dangers of the popular – but potentially very dangerous – vehicles, pointing out that they’re unsuitable gifts for children for many reaSEE PAGE 3 sons.

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BLUEBELL : ANGER AT THEFT AND ‘WANTON’ DAMAGE

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Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) said that the vandal who broke into the centre appeared to have attempted to break into a local pub, before making their way to the community centre.

He told Dublin Gazette: “From what I understand, it was all internal damage to the centre that will take a week or more to repair.

There was substantial damage internally, and it’s a real shame the community will lose this facility while repairs are on-going.

“This isn’t just a breakin, but an attack on the local community. The centre is used by residents young and old, and it’s used frequently.

“It’s become a great resource for the community, and I hope whoever carried out this attack is brought to justice.”

Cllr Greg Kelly (SF), who

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There was wanton damage to every part of the centre

visited the centre and witnessed the vandalism firsthand, said he was shocked that someone would cause this level of damage to the community hub.

He said: “This Dublin City Council facility is used by every group in Bluebell, from children to disability groups, mothers and fathers, and senior citizens.

“Having seen the damage first-hand, I can only express my shock that individuals would do this to the community and staff.

“There was wanton damage to every part of the centre.

“The resulting dam-

age had denied everyone access, with the centre not being able to open for a week. The community need to be supported in getting this centre open at the earliest opportunity.”

Locals who regularly use the community centre have also been left reeling, saying that what happened to the centre is terrible.

Some have also offered to help with the clean-up and repair efforts.

Cheryl Doherty said: “Absolutely sickened to hear this. So many different groups in the community benefit from the services in the centre. People from the community will help in the clean-up if needed.”

Jennifer Roche said: “It’s a sad time for our community ... the amazing staff are out of work, the whole community is upset

by this … [it’s] the most upsetting thing I’ve ever come across.

“The staff in the centre are nothing but loving, helpful and amazing to every man, woman or child that walks through their doors, and this is the respect they get.

“Sometimes you ask yourself, why bother building up a community when you have the likes of this happen?”

An Garda Siochana confirmed to Dublin Gazette that there was a break-in at 4am on Sunday morning, with a small amount of cash taken alongside the extensive damage caused.

Investigations are still ongoing.

Community centre staff posted to Facebook on Tuesday evening, thanking locals for ‘kind words of support and calls, visits and messages’ following the attack.

Tap a ‘ChariTree’ and you’ll be helping sick kids at Temple St TWO very special trees we are delighted to add to have been unveiled by the festiveness by unveilDublinTown, aimed at ing these two very special raising money for the interactive Christmas trees vital work done by Temple – a first for Ireland.

Street Children’s Hospital.

“Our two new ‘ChariThe DublinTown ChariTrees’ will allow all those Trees, both measuring that come to Dublin city more than 10 metres tall, centre over the Christmas are located on South King period to capture special Street and Liffey Street memories that will last a Upper until January 7. lifetime while also helpVisa and AIB Merchant ing to fund the amazing Services are supporting work that Temple Street the new tree-mendous iniChildren’s Hospital does for tiative, with the trees feachildren.” turing contactless opporDenise Fitzgerald, chief tunities to allow people to executive of Temple Street donate €3, €5, €10 or €20 Foundation said: “We are with a tap of their card. delighted to have been Each tree is adorned chosen to benefit from this with 3,000 ice-white LED Willow, Calab and Noah Lynch were happy to get a look incredibly innovative idea lights and an additional at one of the ‘ChariTrees’. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland from DublinTown and Visa.

3,000 coloured lights will “The funds raised will be activated upon the receipt of to transform the lives of Ireland’s be put to work in our hospital where a contactless donation – creating sickest children. they are needed most, helping sick a unique DublinTown Christmas Richard Guiney, chief executive children and bringing hope and memory. All money raised will help of DublinTown, said: “This year, healing to their families.”

FASTNews Joe Duffy and Fr Brian D’Arcy

All welcome at this great gala concert THIS year’s Christmas Gala Concert in aid of Trocaire returns on Sunday, December 2.

Set to be held at Mount Argus Church, Harold’s Cross, Trocaire will once again present a wonderful evening of festive songs and carols to start the Christmas season.

Broadcaster Joe Duffy will be MC for the night and will be accompanied by a host of well-known artists and choirs performing seasonal favourites, with some other well-known faces, such as Fr Brian D’Arcy, also in attendance.

To apply for free tickets (with a suggested donation of €10), RSVP to grainne.dunne@trocaire.org or call Grainne at 01 505 3269. Tickets are also available online through Eventbrite.

As this concert was a sell-out last year, Trocaire advises people to apply for their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Gardai nab Sixties night two parking set to help Madagascar permits GARDAI in the city centre have seized two disabled parking permits that were used in a fraudulent way.

The two passes were seized

by Gardai, who posted on Twitter reminding the public that permits can only be used when the permit holder is with the vehicle on which the pass is displayed.

If an individual is illegally parked in a disabled parking bay, there is an automatic €150 fine.

Operation Enable is a multiagency initiative between Dublin City Council, Dublin Street Parking Services, An Garda Siochana, The Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland.

The operation began in March 2017, with the objective of reminding motorists to respect accessible parking spots for disabled drivers within the city centre, and to prompt disabled permit holders to respect the conditions attached to the parking permits.

Currently, there are 740 wheelchair parking bays in the DCC boundary area.

A NIGHT of Sixties music will be held in the City of Dublin Working Men’s club this Friday to raise money for DEIS Madagascar.

Musicians and singers on the night include Don Barnard, Roisin Gaffney, Johnny Graham, Christy Kearns, the OLMC Folk Group, Dave O’Mara, Ray Salter, Harry Shiels, Martin Sneyd and Tony Quinn.

DEIS Madagascar is a Dublin-based registered micro-charity.

Last year the charity held a night of Beatles music, and raised approximately €2,500, which went towards the construction of two classrooms in a primary school in the village of Marozevo in the Central Highlands of Madagascar, about a two-hour drive from the capital, Antananarivo.

The classrooms officially opened on Wednesday, allowing the education of a number of children in the area.

Tickets for the fundraising night cost €10, and can be purchased by contacting Bernard Neary at 085 713 2166, or Martin Sneyd at 086 159 1188.

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CHRISTMAS: UNEASY TOYMAKER CONTACTS GARDA BOSS OVER REQUESTS FOR SCRAMBLERS

Santa warns of Claus for concern over quad bikes THE Garda commissioner received a very important letter from a certain man in red last week, asking him to remind children not to ask for scramblers bikes this Christmas.

Santa Claus wrote to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on Friday, saying that he was worried that children are asking for quad bikes and scramblers for Christmas.

Mr Claus wrote that he’s seen how many people have been injured in serious quad-related accidents, and he has asked the commissioner to remind everyone that scramblers are not suitable for children.

“I can’t bear to see any more hurt children or sad parents,” Santa wrote,

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providing Commissioner Harris with some helpful safety information to pass along to parents and children across Ireland.

He wrote: “Quad bikes are not suitable gifts for children unless they are used with safety equipment and in a safe place, not a public road. They cannot be used in public parks unless there is a designated area.”

The warning comes direct from the North Pole, following a number of safety incidents reported

THE wife of the man who was horrifically injured in a scrambler accident in Darndale during the summer has appealed for the driver to visit her husband.

Anzhela Kotsinian said that the driver should visit her husband, Ilabek, in Beaumont Hospital to say sorry for the devastating damage he has caused.

Ilabeck’s skull was crushed, and he also lost all around the world relating to scramblers within the past several months.

Earlier this year, Gardai seized a number of quad bikes and scramblers in Ballymun after several accidents.

At the time, An Garda Siochana reminded the public that scramblers cannot be driven in public places without a driving

an eye in the horrific incident in June when a scrambler was driven over a hill, landing on the sunbathing couple.

Anzhela has also invited any parents considering buying a scrambler or a quad bike for their children this Christmas to visit her husband in hospital to see the detrimental impact that the vehicles can have if driven incorrectly or irresponsibly.

licence or insurance.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have also agreed with Santa’s w i s h e s, s ay i n g t h a t more than 40% of people involved in accidents involving scramblers or quad bikes were under 18 years of age.

Between 2014 and 2017, the RSA say that 40 people were injured or

killed by quads.

Moyagh Murdock, chief executive of the RSA, said: “Every Christmas, these kinds of vehicles are given as presents, or left by Santa Claus, so it’s important people know the risks. Quad bikes and scramblers are not toys.

“They are intended to be driven by people who firstly inform themselves

The letter from Santa Claus to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the risks of quad bikes and scramblers

of the risk they pose and who are aware of the need for care, particularly when driving on uneven ground.

“Scramblers are also a big problem in the hands of inexperienced and

mostly unsupervised children, who are riding them around housing estates, local parks and on the public road, often with no protective clothing whatsoever.”

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REPORT: RISE OF WOMEN, MEN SEEKING SUPPORT VIA HELPLINE

13,000 contact rape crisis centre in 2017 RACHEL D’ARCY

ALMOST 13,000 people contacted the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre in 2017 – an increase of 500 compared to the previous year.

The 24-hour helpline run by the centre had 12,855 contacts in 2017.

The news comes as the centre releases its newest report, which also revealed that more than 34% of calls made to the centre were in relation to child sexual abuse.

More than 250 people were accompanied by centre personnel to examinations at the Sexual Assault treatment unit in the Rotunda, according to the report, with personnel also providing support on 53 days in 2017 to victims who were making a criminal complaint at a garda station, or in court.

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It is noteworthy that sexual violence is predominantly perpetrated against women and girls The report was launched on Monday by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris at the centre’s offices in Dublin.

Commissioner Harris said: “It is a privilege to be present to launch this report which shows the vital work being done by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre in providing victims of serious sexual

assault with victim-centred services.

“This helps to inform the work of An Garda Siochana and other agencies in dealing with these victims.”

Noeline Blackwell, chief executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, said: “We are pleased to be launching this report during the annual interna-

Crossing times could be increased by a second green part of the traffic sequence is the “invitation A MOTION to extend the to cross”, and suggested length of time that ‘the increasing the length Green Man’ for pedestrians of the amber part of the appears on traffic lights sequence. has been voted for, ‘in prinO’Brien said: “That ciple’, by councillors. would be what we would Cllr Ciaran Cuffe (GP) normally do. The amber tabled the motion before time is the safety time Dublin City Counc il’s and that’s the one that’s Transportation committee worked out at a certain last week. speed per second, and it’s The motion proposed the one we would normally increase to ensure the extension of the green people can safely cross light by one second, arguing that an extended Councillors are interested the road.” crossing period would be in extending crossing Cllr Cuffe said he was a positive move for more times by a second, to help aware that the traffic vulnerable pedestrians vulnerable pedestrians lights around the capital who need a longer crossare linked up, and that ing time. there may be technical issues surroundThe motion said: “That the ‘Green ing any potential changes.

Man’ period at pedestrian signals On this basis, the committee passed throughout the city centre be increased the motion for the extension of one secby one second in order to better facilitate ond to the light sequence. more vulnerable road users who would The passing of the motion comes as benefit from additional crossing time.” statistics released at Dublin City CounBrendan O’Brien, head of technical cil’s Road Safety Working Together services in Dublin City Council, told group last week showed that pedestrian members of the committee that the fatalities are down in the past four years.

tional campaign of Sixteen Days of Activism against Violence against Women.

“While we support and provide services to people of all genders, it is noteworthy that sexual violence is predominantly perpetrated against women and girls.

“This means that there needs to be a particular emphasis on eliminating

or at least reducing the level of sexual violence against them.”

Blackwell also addressed the treatment of victims within the criminal justice system in Ireland, following heavy public criticism of the handling of sexual assault cases in court in the past year.

She pointed at a lack of specialist units and investigators to handle ‘sensitive investigations’ such as rape or sexual assault, saying a mishandling of these cases can lead to victims withdrawing from the criminal justice system.

Blackwell added: “When you combine this with the systemic difficulties of our court system in such trials, it is little wonder that there is such a high rate of dropout between reporting and trial and even a very low rate of reporting.”

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Santa’s delighted

by Dealz’s help for Ireland’s sick kids SANTA had some help from Make-A-Wish child ambassador Georgia Duncan as they celebrated a prestigious award for Dealz. The delighted duo met at Dealz Blanchardstown, where they received a Wish Star Award from Make-A-Wish Ireland in recognition of the top chain’s commitment to the charity, and for being the longeststanding charity partner it has ever engaged with. Since partnering with Make-A-Wish in September, 2011, Dealz has raised more than €350,000 to help make the dreams of many seriously ill children come true. Picture: Andres Poveda

FASTNews

African partnership sees a win for Aidlink HAROLD’S Cross charity Aidlink, committed to transforming the lives of marginalised African communities, has won the Small/Medium Not-For-Profit Award at the 2018 Chartered Accountants Leinster Society Published Accounts Awards – the second consecutive year Aidlink has won in its award category.

This year’s Published Accounts Awards saw 27 companies from both the public and private sectors compete across 11 award categories.

Speaking of the win, Aidlink chief executive Anne Cleary said; “As an organisation that works collaboratively with African partner organisations, good governance is key to everything we do.

“It is a vote of confidence in the unique partnership model that we pride ourselves on.”

The awards were announced at a gala dinner in the Shelbourne Hotel on November 8.

Foodie win Framing some issues for Urban on consent Brewing A PHOTOGRAPHER is running a two-day event this weekend in aid of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Photographer Laura McCarthy is hosting the #ThisIsNotConsent event in the Phoenix Park on December 1 and 2, meeting at the Papal Cross at noon both days.

Featuring a gathering of people in different items of clothing, Laura will be taking pictures of groups of eight to spread the message of an individual’s clothing is not equivalent to consent for sexual abuse or rape, posting the images to social media.

Everyone taking part is being asked to donate a minimum of €1 for the Rape Crisis Centre, with Laura hoping at least €1,000 will be raised.

The event was organised in response to recent court cases, where rape victims found themselves under intense scrutiny before the court.

She said: “Everyone taking part in this event is sick of our justice system and its failures.

We want change. We’re standing with every single victim of sexual abuse to ensure our voices will be heard.”

A MICROBREWERY in the Docklands have won a prestigious Foodie award for their work.

Urban Brewing, located in the CHQ Building, was announced the winner of the Foodie award category at the 2018 Docklands Business Awards on November 22, in recognition of its excellence in Irish food and ambience.

Urban Brewing was presented with the overall 2018 Foodie award by Declan Coppinger, marketing finance manager at Bord Bia, the sponsor of the Foodie award category.

Leo E Vasileiou of Urban Brewing said: “We are thrilled to win this Foodie award, which is recognition of our efforts to put local Irish ingredients and craft beers at the heart of what we do at Urban Brewing.

“I’d like to extend a big thank-you to the Docklands Business Forum, the 2018 Docklands Business Awards judging panel and Dublin City Council for acknowledging us as being the numberone destination for food and drinks in Dublin Docklands.”

29 November 2018 CITY  DUBLIN GAZETTE 5

COMMUNITY: IMMINENT CLOSURE BLASTED AS ‘SHORT-SIGHTED’

Blow to The Liberties as garden set for housing RACHEL D’ARCY

RESIDENTS in Dublin 8 have called the forthcoming closure of a community garden “short-sighted” as the land is earmarked for housing.

Weaver Square Community Garden is scheduled to close on December 31, with locals using the amenities being told they will be locked out of the 182sq m site after that date.

The local community has said the move is a “failure to recognise” the benefits of green spaces within the locality, with such areas already in limited supply in The Liberties.

In a statement, the Weaver Square Community Garden Group say that while they recognise that

the council have housing targets, and they support moves to address the housing crisis, there are alternative sites owned

by DCC that can be used instead of the community garden (inset).

Ivanna Chovgan of South West Inner City Network said: “The community garden has been a lifeline for all the inner

city groups deprived of green space.

“Children and young adults have learnt growyour-own skills and selfsufficiency; it has given therapy to people who desperately need it, and it has brought individuals of different backgrounds together in a unique space – not to mention the food it provides to feed local

families.

“It would be a shortsighted disaster to so many people to lose this place.”

An eviction notice for the allotment was issued

by Dublin City Council, with residents now protesting the council’s decision.

People using the Weaver Square Community Garden and allotments are to be placed on existing waiting lists for green spaces.

It is believed that the allotment space, and the adjoining Weaver Park, will be utilised for 102 rapid-build housing units – despite the fact that there are currently no planning applications for the site.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette, Dublin City Council said: “The site at

Chamber/Weaver Street is zoned in the City Development Plan for residential purposes. It is owned by the council and forms part of our limited land bank for the development of social housing.

“There is a housing crisis in Dublin city and we have to make best possible use of the limited land bank that we have. There is a large number of households on our housing waiting lists for this area.

“Currently, this land is being used for allotments on short-term licence agreements. It was always intended to develop housing on this site.

“We are trying to source an alternative location in the Dublin 8 area to cater for the allotment licencees currently using this site.”

FASTNews

Fundraising to help buy heart equipment ST JAMES’S Hospital Foundation has launched a new fundraising appeal for the hospital’s cardiology department.

The Heart Appeal aims to raise €80,000 to fund the introduction of a minimally invasive heart surgery programme, providing an alternative to openheart surgery for its public patients.

The introduction of this new technology at St James’s to treat patients with mitral valve prolapse, provided they prove to be suitable candidates, is expected to halve recovery time.

Mitral valve prolapse, which can affect young and old people, occurs when the two valves do not close properly but bulge into the heart’s left upper chamber. Traditionally, this involves open-heart surgery, where the breast bone is opened at the chest’s front.

The appeal is being supported by Skechers. Donations can be made by visiting the St James’s Hospital Foundation website at https://www.supportstjames. ie/fundraising-appeals/heart-appeal/.

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Thanksgiving celebrations

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IEHL’S hosted their annual Thanksgiving celebration in their flagship boutique on Dublin’s Wicklow Street, as the New York skincare experts celebrated their USA roots.

Couples in attendance included Ireland’s

number one model Thalia Heffernan, joined by her Dancing with the Stars Ireland boyfriend Ryan McShane; and fashion photographer Alex Hutchinson was joined by his lovely wife, Lisa; who are planning their big move to London in 2019.

Emma Manley

Clementine McNiece

Alex Keville

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Romy Carroll and Nick Costello

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DUBLIN BUS: THE WINNING CHILDREN’S ENTRIES IN ART CONTEST

Young artists’ work was just the ticket BUDDING young artists from all across the city were only too happy to help Dublin Bus roll out a bus wrapped in their colourful pictures, which they had created for the transport company’s annual Children’s Art Competition.

Judged by illustrator, author and comedian Aoife Dooley, who was also on hand for the big reveal, the artworks were chosen from entries supplied by more than 2,000 children from 25 primary schools Finglas girl Susan O’Reilly, from St Canice’s Girls School, was named as the overall winner at

the unveiling outside The Hugh Lane gallery, thanks to her representation of the popular Dublin Pride Bus in her winning picture.

In addition to appearing on the specially decorated Community Spirit Initiative bus, the 11 pictures will feature, alongside 30 others, in the Children’s Art Calendar 2019, and were on display at a special exhibition at the Hugh Lane Gallery.

Praising the works, Aoife said: “I’ve always believed that it is important to nurture and encourage creative talent in children. I feel it makes a big difference not only to their

artistic ability, but also for their self-confidence and belief in themselves as they grow up.

“It’s also fantastic that Dublin Bus is creatively using the Children’s Art Competition to show children that the bus not only helps to bring them to and from school, but also helps the lives of family, friends and neighbours living in their communities.”

Ray Coyne, chief executive, Dublin Bus said: “The imagination and creativity shown is a credit to the children and all those who support them.

“I was also encouraged to see that Susan’s win-

Overall winner in the annual Dublin Bus Children’s Art Competition, Finglas girl Susan O’Reilly, from St Canice’s Girls School, shows her delight. Picture: Maxwell Photography

25,000,000 is a lucky number for Richard RACHEL D’ARCY

MORE than 25 million journeys have been taken with the Just Eat Dublin Bikes scheme since its inception, with more than three million journeys taken in the past ten months.

The milestone was marked on Tuesday with ‘station takeovers’ across the city, with cyclists invited to uncover one of 400 JustEat gift cards hidden at different Just Eat Dublin Bike hubs.

Richard Millwood was the cyclist who took the 25-millionth journey on the bikes.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring said:

“This is a fantastic milestone for the Just Eat Dublin Bikes scheme as we celebrate 25 million journeys. The scheme has been one of the most successful bikesharing schemes in the world since it was launched in 2009.

“I would like to congratulate Richard, who took the 25-millionth journey, and to everyone involved in providing this sustainable form of public transport for the capital.”

The scheme, which is provided by JCDecaux on behalf of Dublin City Council and sponsored by Just Eat, was launched in September 2009.

ning painting made reference to values we believe are very important, including pride, fairness, equality and community.

“The calendar shows

how young people in Dublin have great respect for Dublin Bus and understand the importance of public transport for their communities.”

FASTNews

Apply now for share of Grow fund COMMUNITY groups and voluntary organisations are now invited to apply to the Energia Get Ireland Growing and GIY fund 2019, as applications open for part of the €75,000 pool.

Groups and organisations have from today until January

18 to apply for grants in this, the sixth year of the fund, which will enable them to start or further develop a community food-growing project in their area.

The Energia Get Ireland Growing Fund will be split across three categories: Sow, Grow, and Harvest, with awards ranging from €500 to €2,000.

One lucky group will also be selected to receive €5,000.

Applications can now be made via www.giy.ie.

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Sailing project celebrates 25 years dublin POOLBEG: PRAISING THE RINN VOYAGER’S UNIQUE HELP TO DUBLIN

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MEMBERS of several of Dublin’s Dockland communities gathered recently at Poolbeg Yacht Club to celebrate 25 years of the Rinn Voyager Sailing Project.

Former volunteers, organisers and participants of the project over the years attended the event and saw the ship blessed during a ceremony.

Speeches were also given by Dublin Port Harbour Master Michael McKenna, Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring, Poolbeg Training manager Denis

Murphy and former first mate of the Rinn Voyager, Darren Dent.

The Rinn Voyager Sailing Project began in 1993 in response to the community’s request for educational training facilities and opportunities for the communities around Dublin Port.

This enabled a group of school leavers and unemployed people from Regal House to build the Rinn Voyager.

Up o n c o m p l e t i o n , the sailing vessel was launched in 1994 by then President, Mary Robinson,

and for the past 24 years has been used by local community groups and organisations.

The Rinn Voyager has also been used by drug treatment providers to deliver rehabilitation and reintegration programmes.

Denis Murphy said: “The Drugs and Alcohol Task Force has utilised the service of the Rinn Voyager since 2006 and has acknowledged how important this unique facility is in helping those recovering from addiction to sail to full, clean health.

“We look forward to con-

tinuing this partnership for many years to come.

“We also acknowledge the invaluable support from Dublin Port Company and look forward to their continued contribution.”

It is estimated more than 7,300 service users of the Drugs & Alcohol Task Force have benefitted from The Rinn Voyager Sailing Project since the partnership began in 2006.

Drug addicts in recovery can experience working and living on board the vessel for short periods of time.

Michael McKenna said: “The Rinn Voyager Sailing Project has been a vital initiative for thousands of people in our neighbouring communities over the past 25 years.

“Dublin Port is very proud to have played its part in the programme and it is wonderful to see so many people benefiting from it.

“The opportunity to learn new skills and grow through personal development is one which can only enhance our city and let’s hope it continues for a further 25 years.”

CRAFTS: TEMPLOGUE MAN WITH HOLLYWOOD CONNECTIONS

A TEMPLEOGUE jeweller who has created several rings for director Peter Jackson’s latest movie will be showcasing his work at the RDS next week.

Pierce Healy, originally from Templeogue, fashioned ten rings for the upcoming post-apocalyptic flick, Mortal Engines, which will be released in Irish cinemas next week.

Pierce studied his Masters in fine art in Sweden, and it was a friend he met during his time there that led him to the commission from Lord of the Rings director Jackson.

He says the building sites of his Dublin childhood provided the inspiration for the rings he created for characters in the

upcoming adventure film.

Pierce said: “A friend I met in Sweden was working in Jackson’s studios, and she suggested me when he was looking for jewellery for Mortal Engines.

“Jackson keeps all the artefacts from his movies, so it is really nice to know that my work will be part of his collec-

OLYMPIA SHOW IS SURE TO BE A DRAG YOU’LL BE HAPPY WITH CALLING all Drag Race fans – four of the show’s biggest queens will make their way to the capital this weekend!

Adore Delano, Bianca Del Rio, Courtney Act and Darienne Lake will all take to the Olympia stage on Friday evening for the ABCD tour. Expect a night of glitz and glam, packed with showstopping performances, to boot.

Adore, Bianca, Courtney and Darienne are some of the major breakout stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race in the past few years, with their stars constantly rising, so if you call yourself a drag fan, this is one not to be missed.

There are limited tickets still available on Ticketmaster now, for what’s sure to be one of the biggest drag events of the Christmas season.

THIS Sunday, there’s a unique Christmas fair taking place at the Green Door Market in Bluebell, aimed at those looking to tackle waste this festive season.

Zero Waste Festival will have talks, workshops, swap-shops and a market, all dedicated to helping you reduce your waste this Christmas. During the day-long event, there will also be tips on cutting down on waste from food and packaging, gifts and wrapping, decorations and festive dressing and even preChristmas cleaning.

From making better choices of materials, to reusing and upcycling what is already out there, there will be something to be learned for everyone.

Zero Waste Festival Ireland is a volunteer-run event and this time there is free entry to the info-stands, swap-shops, market and drop-in workshops.

A talks and workshop pass – €10/€8 conc – is needed to access the talks and workshops on the mezzanine level.

Tickets priced at €3 are also required for a Tree-planting With Santa event. For further information, schedule and tickets, see www.zerowastefestival.ie/tickets.

Jeweller Pierce Healy

Some of Pierce’s rings

What do drag queens, Christmas waste and Tubridy have in common? They’re all in our Diary!

DON’T WASTE THIS CHANCE TO HELP REDUCE FESTIVE RUBBISH

‘I’m the Irish Lord of the Rings’ RACHEL D’ARCY

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tion from now on.

“It’s a really big privilege to design for him. You could say I’m the Irish Lord of the Rings!”

Pierce works with oxidised silver and gold, layered with numerous intricate engravings.

He describes his style as “junkyard, Viking noir” and his forge as “a dragon’s breath inside a volcano, hidden in the depths of Dublin”.

Pierce, along with 500 other designers and crafters, will be showcasing his works at Gifted in the RDS from December 5-9.

The craft festival of sorts will attract more than 45,000 people from across the capital during its five-day run.

Gifted will also feature The Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium with more than 100

artisan food producers, where you can meet the experts who can help you plan and source every aspect of your festive meal.

Organiser Patrick O’Sullivan said: “Gifted is a celebration of Christmas giving and will feature the country’s largest collection of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones.

“It is a unique opportunity to interact with the most creative people in Ireland and discover thousands of original products available only at Gifted.

“Giving a Gifted gift to loved ones this Christmas means that they will receive a present that has been lovingly created and probably can’t be sourced anywhere else.”

For full details and bookings, see www.giftedfair.ie.

IT’S THAT TIME – TUBS IS BACK WITH THE LATE LATE TOY SHOW IT’S A time-honoured tradition that’s come around once again – this Friday will see The Late Late Toy Show taking to our screens.

Hosted by Ryan Tubridy, it’s an occasion to gather friends or family around to take part in Toy Show Bingo, to join in the conversation on social media, and to see what Santa’s (hopefully) going to bring kids across the country this festive season.

Always jam-packed with laughs (even if they’re inadvertent), it’s a must-watch show for the festive season and one worth staying in for.

If you’re looking to head out, however, The Fourth Corner on Patrick Street will be holding a Toy Show drinking game from 9pm – with Christmas jumpers an absolute must-wear.

Ryan Tubridy

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

The Apple Blossoms

Laura White , Keith Willlis and Janice Kelly. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Avila Lipsett, Sarah Lipsett and Roz Lipsett

Eimear Ennis, Nikki O’Donnell and Amelie D’Anjou

Opening of The Morgan Hotel UESTS recently gathered for the launch of the stylish Morgan Hotel on Dublin’s Fleet Street following an extensive €15m investment and redesign. Among those there on the night were TV

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presenter and panto star Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick, stylist Cathy O’Connor, stylish sisters Avila, Sarah and Roz Lipsett, Thomas Crosse, Elaine Stenson, DJ Mo Kelly and beauty therapist to the stars Elaine Butler Doolin.

Declan Moloney and Peter Devlin

Ruth Marnell and Clint Drieberg

Thomas Crosse and Yolanda Zaw

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Jennifer Hayde, Paul Tighe, Head of Pharmacy services St Vincents University Hospital, Minister Simon Harris, Geraldine Creaton and Niamh O’Hanlon. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon

High praise from Minister M

INISTER for Health Simon Harris has congratulated the Irish Medication Safety Network (IMSN) for its role in creating a patient safety first culture in Ireland. Opening their ninth annual conference at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Minister Harris acknowledged the work of the IMSN as a partner in medication safety as being invaluable. The network continues to enhance learning from medication incidents and share quality improvement initiatives at a national level.

The IMSN formally launched the document Building a Medication Safety Programme in a Hospital in Ireland: Fundamental Steps at the event. This document provides the foundation for the design of a medication safety programme and has been compiled from first-hand experience from medication safety pharmacists in Irish hospitals, with reference to best international practice.

Dr Aine Burke and Pat O’Brien

Launching World’s First Connected Restaurant

Dr Catriona Bradley

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V presenter Laura Whitmore was in Dublin last week to launch the world’s first Connected Restaurant powered by the Three Network and using Samsung technology. Opening from November 29 to December 2, the Connected Restaurant will bring together Dublin and Sydney, Australia. Diners will enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with a twist in an exclusive setting, allowing those who cannot be together for the festive season dine together as if at the same table. Reservations are now open and can be made online throughTheConnectedRestaurant.com. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Padraig Cahill and Michelle English

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TRANSPORT: CALL FOR LONG-TERM TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

‘Give Dublin Operation Freeflow all year round’ AS GRIDLOCK continues to grip areas of Dublin, there have been calls for traffic operations to be introduced all year around as opposed to just during the festive season.

Fianna Fail spokesperson for Dublin, John Lahart, has called on the Department of Transport, An Garda Siochana and the four local authorities in the capital to tackle congestion all year round.

Operation Open City runs throughout the festive period in an attempt to relive traffic gridlock around Dublin.

Lahart said: “The only solution in the short-term for traffic to run more smoothly is for the Traffic Corps to be consistently visible, especially during peak times in the city centre, along the Quays and on the M50 where congestion is proving to be most problematic.

“The introduction of measures to manage traffic chaos on the M50 has been promised for a very long time, but they still haven’t been delivered.

“Private motorists are tormented but so too are public transport

users, operators and cyclists. This traffic situation is dangerous and problematic for so many in Dublin.

“Of course, more people will take to our roads and be out and about in the capital ahead of

person, Kevin Humphreys, has also said that Operation Freeflow should be reintroduced to attempt to tackle traffic chaos in the capital.

Freeflow was introduced in 1996 to keep traffic moving free-

Christmas and this will add to congestion, but the traffic issues faced by commuters in Dublin are not just a problem in November and December,” he said.

Labour’s transport spokes-

ly in the run up to Christmas, but the plan was dropped in 2011.

Humphreys said: “I have repeatedly raised the need for a reintroduction of Operation Freeflow to deal with the ongoing

traffic chaos in Dublin, and many other urban areas in the busy Christmas period.

“If traffic chaos is caused by rain, we are going to see a repeat of the traffic gridlock experienced last year as we head into the wet and cold Christmas period.

“This gridlock could have been easily predicted, but there have been few efforts to manage the growing traffic volumes, and ensure the rules of the road are being observed.

“We have seen long-term proposals in relation to Bus Connects but we must manage the traffic chaos that this currently in effect, and is only going to worsen during December.

“In the past, probationary Gardai from Templemore were drafted into Dublin to ensure that junctions and bus lanes in and around Dublin city centre were policed along with other focused measures.

“We have seen a number of years of new recruits into Templemore. It is time to bring back Operation Freeflow,” he said.

FASTNews

Online passport expansion praised A PLANNED expansion of the online passport renewal service has launched this week, now allowing for children’s passports to be renewed online.

Deputy John Curran (FF) welcomed the expansion of the online passport renewal service, commenting after receiving a reply from Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney to his Parliamentary Question on the issue.

He said: “On account of the long delays at the Passport Office last summer and in particular for passport applications and renewals for children, I have continued to follow up with the Minister [Coveney] on the need for improvements in efficiencies with the passport service.

“It is very welcome news that the Passport Online service will be expanded and operational ... to facilitate the online renewal of children’s passports, introduce the option of a passport card for children. “[Also welcome is that it will] expand the categories of adults who can renew or replace their passports online, such as those changing their name and those requiring an observation on their passport.”

For anyone looking to renew their passport online, applicants are urged to visit dfa.ie for more information. Anyone travelling abroad this Christmas is also urged to check their passport before heading away.

‘Mother’s love’ prompted woman to use forged licences for bank loans Charity Fitness Day A MOTHER’S “love for a son” led to a woman using a forged driver’s licence to obtain bank loans so that she could purchase two cars, a court has heard.

Patricia Donoghue (61), with an address at Swifts Grove, Clonshaugh, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to using a false driver’s licence to open a bank account with AIB in 2007 and taking out loans under a false name to purchase cars in 2009 and 2011.

Judge Elma Sheahan sentenced Donoghue to two years’ imprisonment but suspended the entirety of the sentence for two years on the condition that she keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

Detective Garda Declan Fitzgerald told Grainne

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Donoghue told gardai she would “rather not say” how she obtained the birth certificate of a real person who had left Ireland in the early 1980s, the court heard O’Neill BL, prosecuting, that Donoghue’s son was of greater interest to gardai, and that during a search of his home they discovered a bank statement in the name of ‘Anne Marie Kearney’.

He discovered that Donoghue had used a false driver’s licence in that name to open a bank account with AIB in July of 2007 and that she had

taken out a loan of €15,000 on February 15, 2011 in order to purchase a car.

She also obtained a loan in 2009 which she used to purchase another car for €8,250. Donoghue paid off that loan in full and was in the process of making payments on the loan of €15,000 before her arrest.

Donoghue also attempted to insure one of the cars in the name of ‘Leon Ros-

siter’ with another fake driver’s licence bearing that name and which featured a photo of her son, Keith.

Det Fitzgerald said that Anne Marie Kearney was a real person who had left Ireland in the early 1980s and that her birth certificate had been acquired by a woman in Coolock, and was later passed onto Donoghue.

She told gardai she would “rather not say” how she obtained it.

Cathal McGreal BL, defending, said Donoghue was motivated by her son going on the run in 2005 due to his amassing a drug debt and that she was effectively blinded by “a mother’s love for a son”.

He said his client had raised two children sin-

gle-handedly and had a good working record. She receives a social welfare benefit for deserted wives, and there had been no evidence of overpayment.

Donoghue has no previous convictions. She is house-bound due to suffering from numerous illnesses, including a pulmonary disorder, osteoporosis and emphysema.

Judge Sheahan said the mitigating factors in the case were her early plea, her co-operation with the investigation, her previous good character, her poor health, her loss of a job due to these charges, her remorse and her “misguided protection” of her son from drug debtors.

She said the aggravating factor in the case was the seriousness of the offence.

to help LauraLynn CHRISTCHURCH Fitness Centre, Dublin 8 launches their Charity Fitness Day event on December 1, in aid of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice.

The centre’s fitness day will see a range of classes which are designed to help participants lose pounds, tone up and boost strength – all while doing something good for charity.

There will also be raffle prizes on the day with participants in with the chance to a €70 voucher for Westport Hotel, a case of craft beer, a meal for two at Balfes, a cookery class

at Pinocchio Restaurant, and much more.

This one-day fitness day challenge has been introduced following the success of the centre’s Get Fit and do Your Bit initiative which has been running throughout the month of November.

Through this Get Fit and do Your Bit initiative, Christchurch Fitness Centre have seen a surge of new members enrol, with the gym committed to donating half of the first month’s payment made by those who join their group programmes during November to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

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HOUSING: FORCE INCREASES RESOURCES AS WORKERS THREATENED

EDUCATION

Garda presence helps builders finish homes

A powerful message of inclusion for everyone thinking of further study

PADRAIG CONLON

BUILDERS returned to work on a west Dublin site this week after threats, intimidation and violence had forced them to down tools.

S i s k Co n s t r u c t i o n recommenced work on 63 rapid build social houses in St Cuthberts Park, Bawnogue after gardai agreed to put additional resources in the area to protect site workers.

M a ny o f t h e S i s k e m p l oye e s s p o ke o f receiving threats, having their cars vandalised and tools stolen.

There was also a number of attempts to set fire to the houses which are being built for South Dublin County Council.

When construction stopped two weeks ago Mayor of South Dublin Mark Ward compared the daily activity in the park to that of the drama series ‘The Wire’ with “open drug dealing, intimidation, stolen cars, scramblers and wanton vandalism a daily occurrence”.

Cllr Mark Ward turns of the sod for the housing project – site builders subsequently spoke of being threatened, having cars vandalised and tools stolen. Picture: Ben Ryan

While he was happy to announce this week that work had restarted, Mayor Ward said he is also very unhappy work had to stop at all.

“I am extremely concerned that workers did not feel safe carrying out their trade in Clondalkin,” he said.

“This is a sad reflection on Clondalkin and it does not represent the vast majority of residents

who are very proud of their area and contribute so positively to their communities.”

“The cessation of this development is only a symptom of the problem.

Years of underinvestment and also a lack of Garda presence has led to a sense of lawlessness in St Cuthbert’s.

“Residents do not feel safe to use the park or even to let their children

Paying tribute to Ireland’s deaths in The Great War A SOLEMN crowd paid tribute to Dublin’s fallen as they contemplated the 35,000 Irish deaths related to World War One at an address in the city centre last weekend, where the Hauntings Soldier was preparing to leave St Stephen’s Green.

On a short loan to Ireland as the country also joined the international community to commemorate the First World War’s armistice anniverary, the statue – created in Dorset – saw a hushed crowd listen to Cllr Cathal Boland (Ind, Fingal County Council) as he paid tribute to Ireland’s dead from The Great War. Addressing the onlookers, Cllr Boland referred to Thomas Michael Kettle (February 9, 1880 – September 9, 1916), who was killed in an advance at Ginchy on September 9.

He read Kettle’s famous poem to his young daughter, Betty, which was written just days before he was killed at Ginchy.

An excerpt includes: “So here,

while the mad guns curse overhead, “And tired men sigh with mud for couch and floor, “Know that we fools, now with the foolish dead, “Died not for flag, nor King, nor Emperor, “But for a dream, born in a herdsman’s shed, “And for the secret Scripture of the poor. “ Speaking after the event, Cllr Boland said: “The statue represents a part of our history; to ignore or deny that history is to refute our very being.

“Great Irishmen fought in the European War – not to support an empire, but because it was the best course of action to achieve the nation’s goals.

“Others stayed and fought in the war here at home, while others fought in both theatres. They were all Irishmen doing what they believed to be right.”

out to play for fear of scramblers and other antisocial behaviour.”

In search of a solution to the antisocial problems in the park, Mayor Ward called for a high-level task force meeting to be held involving community representatives, public representatives, senior Gardai and senior Council officials.

“I am pleased to say that things have pro-

gressed rapidly since that meeting,” he said.

“The council have carried out major works in St Cuthbert’s Park cutting back overgrown hedges that gave cover to antisocial behaviour.

“The CCTV that I secured funding for in 2016 has finally been installed and linked directly to the Garda station.

“The Garda have agreed to put additional resources in the area and this can be seen already with a noticeable visible presence in the area.

“The building contractor has increased the security on the site” “The community of Bawnoge/Deansrath that surround St Cuthbert’s Park who have felt abandoned over the years can hopefully start to use St Cuthbert’s Park in confidence that they are safe.

“The park has the potential to be a wonderful amenity for the community and the challenge now for the Council is to develop this amenity for the betterment of all.”

A DUBLIN woman, Anne Hayden, has shared her story of returning to education as part of UCD’s ‘University for All’ week in the hope that it inspires others. Anne enrolled as a Food and Agribusiness Management student and received support from UCD Access and Lifelong Learning as she is dyslexic.

Support included the use of a laptop in exams and additional technological support to help with her dyslexia.

Now that she’s completing a PhD in Agricultural Economics, Anne hopes that sharing her experience this week will encourage others to achieve their full potential. “I don’t think I would have made it this far in my education if it wasn’t for UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Centre,” she said.

“Their support has given me the confidence to believe in myself. I attended a small school and the supports that I received were excellent and it was there that the school guidance councillor introduced me to the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE).”

Anne (inset), from Lucan, continued: “Disclosing your disability is a personal choice; however, I would recommend it.

“Through disclosing my disability I have met some amazing people and I have received more help and support that I could have imagined. The supports that I received as a result have helped me to achieve excellent grades. This scheme has helped me to realise my full potential in UCD and I would happily recommend it to anyone who is thinking of applying.”

Dr Anna Kelly, director, UCD Access & Lifelong Learning, said: “We believe that students entering higher education should reflect the diversity of the population. We know that for a lot of people, they feel university or higher education simply isn’t an option for them.

“For people who may not have had a chance to enrol in college following school, for whatever reason, or for those like Anne who are considering returning to education, our University for All week is highlighting the various paths to higher education and the supports our UCD Access and Lifelong Learning provides.”

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF WHAT DUBLIN’S MARKETS HAVE TO OFFER

DUBLIN IS PACKED WITH AMAZING MARKETS FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF DUBLIN’S BEST MARKETS

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HETHER you are looking for a bag of organic vegetables, a cheap bike or some rare 1970’s Krautrock vinyl then the great range of markets scattered across Dublin are well worth exploring. Street markets enjoyed a golden age during the recession as many landlords were under pressure and willing to try different options to ensure their property wasn’t lying empty.

They also had a positive impact on the economy of the city as many small startups tested their products out on the street markets.

Traders could learn their pitch and interact with potential customers one to one as Dublin’s street markets drew bigger and bigger crowds.

Since the advent of the recovery, and rising rents, street markets in the capital have been hit hard with seven closing down in the last few years.

Thankfully there are still some great ones left each with their vast array of amazing stuff waiting to be discovered.

With so many to choose from we’ve picked out a few of Dublin’s best.

DUBLIN FLEA MARKET

HOWTH MARKET

BLACKROCK MARKET

THE Dublin Flea Market celebrates its 10th birthday this month and is now one of Dublin’s best loved and most popular markets.

Currently, the market are located at Point Square, beside the 3Arena, for some very exciting Christmas markets coming up in two weekends December - the 6th to 9th and the 13th to 16th.

It’s an indoor market with over 70 stalls selling everything from quality vintage clothes to second hand bikes, antiques and furniture. There is also an organic food open on market days with an excellent selection of produce.

HOWTH Market was established in 2009 and has grown massively in popularity among locals, tourists and visitors from out of town.

Located conveniently on the Harbour Road opposite Howth Dart station, it underwent a major upgrade in the summer of 2013 and is now very well equipped to deal with the huge crowds every weekend.

Offering an eclectic mix of organic food, beautiful baked goods, clothes, antiques, jewellery plus lots more the market is open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from 10am to 6pm whilst the front five units serve the public 7 days a week.

THE long established Blackrock Market, which opened in 1996, is one of the best run and most successful weekend markets in Dublin.

Located just off the main street of the town, it is very similar to the tradition flea markets found all across Europe offering a range of independent and artisan shops who sell all sorts of items like hand crafts, bean bags, candles, stamps, coins, second hand books, antiques and furniture.

Blackrock Market is open every weekend, plus Bank Holiday Mondays and there are usually over 50 traders in attendance.

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PERFORMERS Erika Brocca and Maria Corcoran from Clowns Without Borders joined Dartry girl Sophia McDonagh as the Dublin Human Rights Festival 2018 in Smock Alley got ready to open. The festival helped to celebrate the voices and actions of human rights defenders from Ireland and around the world, bringing leading human rights organisations together for a weekend full of interactive workshops, panel discussions, artistic performances and more. With Ireland’s continuing contribution to many human rights issues all around the world, it was fitting that Dublin helped to bring many like-minded figures together – and to have a light-hearted moment of clowning around. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

FUNDERLAND RETURNS FUNDERLAND will return to the RDS on St Stephen’s Day for a two-week run.

Noted as one of the largest travelling amusement parks in Europe, Funderland will feature rollercoasters and as many as fifteen different thrilling attractions carefully selected from among the top attractions in Europe.

There are always a host of attractions that are sure to appease even the most seasoned thrill seekers who dare

to be suspended upside down, turned over or whisked through the air.

As well as that, there’s an extensive selection of Juvenile attractions for young children to enjoy.

Funderland is dedicated to the idea that there should always be fun and affordable places to go, and their mission is to provide top class entertainment across the board.

Tickets are available now from Funderland.com/tickets.

Congratulations to another Gazette winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to reader Patrick McLoughlin, from Clonsilla, who was selected as winner of our Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel com-

petition in our November 15 issue.

After correctly answering “C: Killiney” to the multi-choice question: “Fitzpatrick Castle

Hotel is located in...”, he has won four tickets for one of the hotel’s upcoming Christmas party nights.

Have a great time, Patrick!

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

Irish music and song COMHALTAS Ceoltóirí Éireann is presenting a journey through 500 years of Ireland’s History through Irish traditional music and song.

The repertoire for this performance includes pieces such as O’ Sullivan’s March, Miss Hamilton, O’Breathe Not His Name, The Independence Hornpipe, which are interconnected with key events and periods in Irish history.

Performers will include Mary

DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Isaac is a stunning two-year-old Collie cross who is looking for a patient and loving family.

He is a sensitive soul and can be shy initially, but having the company of another canine friend helps him.

Isaac will need to live with another confident dog that will help him settle in. With the company of another pooch pal, Isaac should be fine left alone for a few hours throughout the day. He is a beautiful dog with a heart of gold and will blossom in the right environment – all he needs is somebody to give him a second chance in a loving and understanding home.

If you have room in your heart and home for Isaac then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

ESTARS FEATURING FORTNITE COMING TO CROKE PARK EStars have announced a major Ireland grassroots esports tournament in Croke Park, that will feature the much-adored game, Fortnite.

EStars featuring Fortnite will see fans and gamers of all levels participate in a series of Battle Royale contests, which will come to Croke Park on 15th, 16th & 17th February 2019.

The tournament tour will visit the best sports stadiums across the UK and Europe over three months, offering fans of the world’s hottest game the chance to play live and compete against thousands of others.

General tickets are on sale on www. estars.pro, priced at €30, with no surplus fee charges applied.

Unique gifts at the RDS IF you’re foraging for foodie gift ideas this Christmas, then look no further than Gifted - The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in the RDS. Gifted is set to attract over 45,000 people from December 5-9 to snap up gifts from 500 designers, makers and artisan food producers. The Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium features over 100 artisan food producers, where you can meet the experts who can help you plan and source every aspect of your festive meal right up to the organic bronzed turkey.

There will be 10% off everything at Gifted on the opening day, Wednesday, December 5. Gifted - The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair takes place at the RDS Main Hall from December 5-9 from 10am each day.

Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie

Kelly (harp), Lauryn Breathnach (fiddle), Seán Ó Sé (whistle) and Siobhán Ní Chonaráin (flute) .

The event takes place in The Community Centre in Mount Merrion on Thursday 6th December at 8.00pm.

Tickets are €4.00, Students €2.00 and there is no charge for members.

See www.mountmerrionhistorical.com for more.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Seb Flood and Aaron McHugh

Joe and Sarah-Jane Nally with Alfie and Massie. Pictures: Andres Poveda Elana Brennan and Allie Brennan

Chloe Connellan and Joy Brady

The Odeon Point Square hosts Disney film preview T HE Odeon Point Square Dublin was packed with film fans last week for the special preview screening of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet.

The new movie follows Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz on their latest adventure after their arcade gets connected to the World Wide Web.

Mark O’Keefe with children Charlie, Ely and Isabella

Leslie Conroy and Tommy Conroy-Roach

Zoe, Emily and Mathew O’Connor

Ben and Sam with dad Peter Leonard

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FEATURES

PEOPLE | YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER ON HIS DREAM GIG SHOOTING STARS

Photo fame is a snap for a modest lad from Lucan RACHEL D’ARCY

AT THE age of 22, photographer and Lucan lad Christian Tierney h a s a l re a d y wo r ke d with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including the likes of Dua Lipa and Niall Horan.

Talking to Dublin Gazette, he said: “When I was about 14, I got my first proper expensive camera, and I started going through the MCD gig listings, just emailing the managers of all these artists coming to Dublin and asking if I could video them, hoping someone would get back to me and let me record.

“After making videos for a while, someone contacted me and asked me if I’d make a music video for them, a Dublin rapper.

“I’d never been paid for anything before at that point. It was so cool to see I could bridge the gap between my two greatest passions and

make something out of it.

“I went in and did it on my last day of second year, and I knew I wanted to keep doing it, and it just snowballed from there.”

Having worked with the likes of Macklemore and James Bay all before the age of 20, Christian started out recording acoustic sessions for his YouTube channel, racking up millions of views.

He was the first person to record James Bay’s hit, Let It Go, garnering 6.6 million views on that video alone. “[Bay had] just written the track, so it was great to hear him perform it. It was before he was signed, and before [the song] became one of his biggest hits.

“It was the same with Macklemore, I got to work with them before they got as big as they are now when I was 15, which was so cool.

“I was working these gigs, and then because I was in the venues

already, they offered me photo passes to stay on during the shows.

“That’s when I started to really fall in love with it, I started liking photography more than video. I wanted to try something new.

“That’s how I started building up my portfolio, got booked for more photography jobs and now here we are,” Christian said.

Fast-forward to today and the photographer has been around the g l o b e o n to u r w i t h Niall Horan, also documenting Hailee Steinfeld’s tour and Conor McGregor’s preparation ahead of his bout with Floyd Merriweather.

“People have this idea of a ‘rockstar’ touring lifestyle, but it’s really exhausting, really draining. You don’t go home at 5pm like other jobs, but I love it.

“Niall’s tour is a career highlight for me. I’ve never worked one-onone with one artist for so long before, and I

Photographer Christian Tierney (above), with some of his shots of (running from top left) Conor McGregor, Niall Horan, Dua Lipa, Ellen Degeneres and Hailee Steinfield

really got to know them, spend more time with them and get to document the behind-thescenes stuff people don’t really get to see.

“I was living on a bus with ten other lads, Niall’s band, so you naturally all become really good friends. It doesn’t feel like work, because it’s a job I’ve always wanted to do.

“Despite the downsides, it’s really amazing, it’s incredible. You get to wake up in a new c ity or new country every day that you’ve never been to before. “ T h e b e n e f i t s a re incredible – I get to travel the world doing what I love.”

To see some more of his superb work, look for @ChristianTierney on Instagram.

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The Five Benefits of Functional Training THIS week, Martin Stoynov – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – discusses the trend of functional training in gyms FUNCTIONAL training has become a new trend in gyms these days and there is a good reason for that. Using workouts that shift the focus in fitness to a much more practical full body workout, functional training works by exercising your muscles in a similar way to how your body would be used in everyday life. It’s the type of training that prepares your body for various forms of daily activity and thus, maintains body strength and endurance that can be applied across all areas.

With an emphasis on strength and flexibility the benefits of functional training differ from other workouts because of the way it targets your body. It incorporates different aspects of fitness and it takes into consideration the physical laws applied to daily body movements, functional training is aimed at boosting your health and general wellbeing. Want to try it for yourself? Here’s what functional fitness is all about and the benefits you’ll get.

1. INCREASES THE EASE OF EVERYDAY LIFE By improving the overall function of your body, boosting muscle strength and endurance, and developing muscle and body stability everyday activities can be completed with more ease.

Compared to conventional training, the benefits of functional fitness tend to out-weigh everything else because it’s actually targeting the movements we are doing every day. This specific approach to fitness helps your quality of life to be increased in a way that’s practical, effective and easy.

2. GREATER MUSCLE MEMORY Some of the best benefits of functional fitness include the greater muscle memory. The more your body performs a particular movement or exercise, the faster and more responsive your body can repeat the movements in the future. This can be especially good for sports specific exercises. By performing regular functional fitness exercises, you’re not just building muscle and core strength but actually exercising the brain too - effectively boosting your brain’s memory.

3. INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND COORDINATION The range in motion of functional exercises are quite large, meaning you need to start and finish in position where your muscles are stretched.

One of the primary goals of functional training is to offer resistance as you move your body in a pattern similar to movements in everyday life. Implementing its exercises and programs works in boosting your body’s functional strength by increasing overall flexibility and coordination. As your range of motion is enhanced, you’ll find day-to-day activities become easier.

4. IMPROVES BALANCE AND POSTURE The exercises implemented through functional training use multiple muscles to enhance your strength and balance, effectively improving your overall posture. Most functional training exercises are not stabilised and require you to recruit other small muscle groups to help support the larger ones, which will help prevent over training one muscle group and giving incorrect posture. Great posture is foundational to all things, so using functional training routines will help in boosting the state of balance in your body enabling you to reach your full potential in activities throughout the day and in the gym.

5. REDUCES YOUR RISK OF INJURY The same way as functional fitness works in improving chronic back pain, muscular pain and joint pain, it’s able to reduce the risk of injury too. Everyday movements can leave runners and sport enthusiasts withering in pain on a bad day, and this is why the exercises behind functional training are so important. By mimicking everyday life movement patterns, your body is more likely able to cope with daily stresses.

Functional training stands out from conventional training because of its way to reduce the risk of injury and stress to your body.

To learn more about the benefits of personal training, visit www.iconhealthclub.ie

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fresh and camera ready, the perfect party season treatment. The

29th of November at 6PM. The first 50 customers to arrive will receive

Hydrofacial is exclusively available in Dundrum to celebrate the

a €50 voucher. Customers can shop great value Christmas skincare

opening and will be available in clinics nationwide in the coming

sets and book the exclusive new Hydrofacial treatment.

weeks.

Thérapie Clinic have created 20 local jobs with the Dundrum opening and to celebrate customers will enjoy canapes and bubbles, with DJ on-site making for a party atmosphere on the 29th. Customers can learn about Thérapie Clinic’s high-end skincare range and Christmas gift sets from brands such as Environ, Murad, Dermalogica, Eve Lom and Helio Care.

The latest treatment brought straight from Hollywood to Thérapie Clinic is the famed Hydrofacial, a favourite of Victoria’s Secret Angel’s. The Hydrofacial has all the benefits of hydradermabrasion and chemical peels with none of the downtime, leaving skin feeling

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THE GRIM REAPER STRIKES AGAIN IN THE ‘OLD DIRECTORS’ CLUB JEEPERS. Another week, and another couple of notable directors have been called to the great screening room in the sky, with Hollywood noting the unusual amount of high-profile deaths in quicker than usual succession.

It’s not this column’s place to keep a morbid death watch of who’s-who – or who-was-who – in Cinema and Hollywood (cinephiles can go and pick up Variety for in-depth tributes to such characters), but it’d be wrong not to mark the unexpected passing of Nicolas Roeg, and Bernardo Bertolucci.

Whether as innovetors or controversial figures, both directors truly left a unique body of work that contained some of Cinema’s most famous – and also infamous – films, with the directors helping at the peak of their powers to cement the status of assorted Hollywood legends, ride the wave of various zeitgeists, and also shake up ‘the establishment’ with their work.

CINEMA | ROBIN HOOD HAS MORE ERRORS THAN ARROWS

BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI Mar 16, 1941 – Nov 26, 2018

NICOLAS ROEG

Aug 15, 1928 – Nov 23, 2018 WITH one startlingly unique film alone – Don’t Look Now (1973) – Roeg ensured his place in the Cinema pantheon was guaranteed.

The tale of a couple wandering in a sepulchral, out-of-season Venice, numb with grief after the death of their child, still casts a deep chill to this day – with its unforgettable shock ending packing an inimitable punch.

However, Roeg more than made his mark besides Look – whether co-directing a beautiful Mick Jagger in Performance (1970), baffling audiences with David Bowie in The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), battling headstrong Oliver Reed in Castaway (1986), Roeg worked with many of the biggest names in Cinema and pop culture.

He truly was a singular talent, and a visionary director in much of his craft.

VIEWED through a modern prism, it’s difficult to know if the Italian director of the controversial Last Tango in Paris (1972) would be lauded or lambasted in 2018.

To this day, the film’s depiction of sexual control – and more relevantly, the extent of actress Maria Schneider’s consent for its most infamous scene – continues to give it a raw, shocking power.

And that, perhaps, is what would still please Bertolucci: knowing he’d made such a powerful film that prompts critical analysis, and still endures as a controversial, divisive work.

Bertolucci’s films covered a wide range of other topics, such as The Last Emperor (1987), which lingers as a notable piece of art in the Cinema medium.

TECH TIME

Just misses the mark Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx do their best, but this Robin Hood reboot is unworthy material for either of them

HERE we go again. Cinema’s constant, baffling attempts to pick up the story of a certain Merry Men-loving rogue underdog hailing all the way from exotic Nottingham has just opened on Irish screens.

However, Robin Hood (Cert 12A, 116 mins) has had to zigzag here under a flurry of sharp critical arrows, with an underwhelming take at the US box office also setting it up as a late-year flop.

It’s not long before you see why audiences and critics alike have aimed their own cruel barbs at this film, despite the best (or at least halfhearted) efforts of most of those involved.

 SHANE DILLON

There’s nothing particularly new here that you haven’t seen before, and despite a little tinkering with the recipe, this is yet another helping of Robin Hood that feels similar to any number of other servings.

Indeed, although a different story, it brings to mind last year’s truly disastrous King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, stumbling onto screens with a similar pet-project feel.

In this latest Hood reboot, a battle-hardened

Nerds, boffins and other humans delighted as InSight lands on Mars SHANE DILLON

NERDS across the galaxy – or at least in our stretch of the Milky Way – were celebrating (right, and incredibly relieved) on Monday when NASA’s latest Mars lander, InSight, successfully landed safe and sound.

That’s not exactly a given – sending anything to Mars or anywhere in the great beyond is still a highly risky business, with a significant chance of failure.

The delight at InSight’s safe touchdown was boosted with the first image sent home to mother Earth – a dust-

NASA boffins celebrate

speckled shot through one of InSight’s camera’s dust covers of a flat landscape (right) dotted with small pebbles.

Now snapping into action at Elysium Planitia – a slightly dull but stable equatorial area – InSight’s mission across

Mars!

two Earth years is to undertake the first in-depth investigation of the Martian interior, helping us to learn much more about the big ol’ red dust ball.

Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) comes back to Nottingham from war overseas to find his own circumstances greatly reduced.

While he’s been off in the Crusades, Nottingham has been taxed into oppression, some rotten mining keeps the local yokels cowed, and the church and the Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn) have a nice little corrupt system in place.

If only there was a babyfaced vigilante out there to take on the Sheriff, zip about through jump-cut scenes, fire surprisingly powerful arrows about and restore a kind of underdog’s order to the land ...

Of course, there’s more

to the tale than that. Jamie Foxx does his best as a mentor Moor for Robin, providing all the wisdom and upskilling support that any medieval maverick could need when battling corruption.

Bono’s daughter (Eve Hewson) does her best as a conflicted Marian – Robin’s old squeeze before he went off to war, where reports of his death had clearly been greatly exaggerated – now with another man, Will Scarlet (Jamie Dornan).

You could run through the limited roll call of classic Robin Hood characters (admittedly, not exactly the biggest list in the world), and several of them are here with some

slight tweaks to their stories.

Ultimately, however, it’s not hard to see why this latest take on Robin Hood misses the mark, with the film falling well short of box office targets during its brief release, to date.

Taron is a likeable lead, but it’s not as though audiences were crying out for yet another Robin Hood.

The most recent iterations – let’s not raise the spectre of Russell Crowe’s take – didn’t exactly set the box office alight either.

If you’re looking for a daft origins tale, it’s fine (at best), but if you’re looking for anything more memorable it’s likely you’ll feel a bit ... hoodwinked.

Verdict: 4/10

Facebook forced to fight Lazy Fallout title sees gamers another bad news story rage with nuclear criticisms DECEMBER 31 can’t come soon enough for Facebook, which must be eager to put 2018 – AKA the year that saw a flood of bad-news stories and headlines engulf the company around the world – far behind it.

One such negative story emerged last week on Thanksgiving eve in America (often a day and a specific period in which controversial stories are released, with many people distracted by Thanksgiving activities).

The New York Times revealed that Facebook had used a PR firm to spread negative stories about billionaire George Soros – the Jewish donor and Holocaust survivor who’s become a very popular target for many Far Rightists, conspiracy nuts and anti-semites.

Facebook communications and policy chief Elliot Schrage, who hired the firm in question, Definers, is leaving the company, saying this was a decision that pre-dated the latest scandal.

WHILE gamers and critics all around the world have been loudly singing the praises of Red Dead Redemption 2 following its recent release, they’ve been as equally quick to howl with disgust about the just released Fallout 76.

At this stage, I’ve read and seen many dozens of universally contemptuous reviews about the two-week-old game, with the – wait for it – fall out from releasing such a shoddy title sending a clear message.

2018 saw a notable industry (and regulatory) push back against the use of loot boxes in games, but the universal disdain for 76 also says very clearly that developers need to innovate, and that simply reusing old assets with lazy ideas is not acceptable.

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CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE | NEIL DELEMERE IS HEADING TO VICAR STREET

Still one of TV’s funniest Irishmen RACHEL D’ARCY

YOU would be hard pressed to find someone as naturally funny as Ireland’s own Neil Delamere.

Known for his stand up and TV work, the comedian is embarking on an Irish tour in early 2019, focusing on the current state of the world and all that comes with it.

Controlled Substance, according to Neil, comes from the idea that people believe they have control over their lives, but in reality there’s things like Brexit and American president Donald Trump that they can’t control at all.

Ne il told Dublin Gazette: “The show comes from the idea that we all think we have control over our lives, and

that’s what we want.

We all want just enough money so that we can tell our boss to feck off or whatever. That’s my theory.

“In the last couple of years, I realised we have less control over things and we have to just go with the flow, just laugh at it a bit.

“The show takes in Brexit and Donald Trump, the EU. It’s about trying to come to terms with that slight lack of control.”

“There’s always laughs to be had, particularly when things are so extreme. Like how little Tory politicians know about the border, like that half man half golden retriever Boris Johnson trying to talk about it.

“Also, like when I was in

a taxi in Belfast when Trump was elected, and the driver said to me ‘wow, American is so divided now, with democrats and republicans.

“I couldn’t live in a place that divided’, and I was like ‘right, drop me at the peace wall here Seamus, we’re in Belfast here if you don’t remember’.

“The show sounds serious, but I promise it’s funny – there’s lots of laughs in it.”

Neil trialled the new show at this year’s Edin-

Looking at what’s New to Netflix this December RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S that time of the month again, where Netflix unveil all that’s good coming to the service in the next few weeks.

The star in December’s Netflix crown is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (7/12/2018), by acclaimed actor and director Andy Serkis. It follows the tale of Mowgli, who encounters inherent dangers along the way to discovering who he truly is.

It features an all-starcast including Christian Bale, Cate Blancett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys and Naomie Harris, along with newcomer Rohan Chand as Mowgli.

The highly anticipated DUMPLIN’ (7/12/2018) makes its way onto our screens this month. It focuses on forthright Texas teen Willowdean Dickson, who enters a local beauty pageant to honour her beloved late aunt and spite her exbeauty queen mom (Jennifer Aniston). It’s a collaboration with the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton, featuring original tracks by the singer.

A new TV show heading to Netflix is the intriguing Perfume (21/12/2018).

The six-episode series is focused on a perfumer with a superhuman sense of smell, who kills students at a boarding school to distill their essence and create the perfect scent. It’s based on the 1985 Patrick Süs-

kind novel of the same name and looks scent-sational.

Adding to Netflix’s unscripted portfolio this month will also be The Fix (below, from 12/14/2018). Comedians Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan will tackle the world’s woes with help from a rotating crew of funny guests and experts.

Just in time for Christmas, Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (18/12/2018) – the comedienne’s first special since 2003 – will see the famed talk show host revisit her road to stardom and details the lessons she’s learned along the way.

And lastly, there’s a big one for music fans coming to the streaming giant in December.

Springsteen on Broadway (16/12/2018) is based on the best-selling autobiography of Bruce Springsteen. The documentary will see the legend performing acoustic versions of his music and sharing personal stories with fans.

burgh Fringe Festival, saying that the 25-night run helped him to hone the show, to perfect it to what Irish audiences will see in 2019.

“People have been digging it, because it’s about what’s going on the world. It’s not so much a story as much of a collection of ideas.”

As for his fringe experience, he says this year was a lot better than his debut at the Scottish comedy monolith. “ T h e f i rs t time I did it m a ny ye a rs ago, my agent gave me a box of chocolates on the last day of the festival as a fair play for getting through it, and I was able to give a chocolate to

every person in the audience – and I didn’t even get through to the second layer in the box!

“At the start it’s a tough slog, but the next year more people came, then I started work on Irish TV, then I started featuring on the odd British radio show, and this year I sold out the run.

“It’s like a FAS course for comedians, like an apprenticeship. You’re paying for the experience, so you get a bit better as what you’re trying to do.”

With the Edinburgh Fringe under his belt, Delamere will next face audiences at DLR Mill Theatre on January 11th, Vicar Street on February 8th and 9th and Draiocht on March 9th.

When asked what

audiences could look forward to from the shows, Delamere made some hefty claims that will have to be seen to be believed!

“Every show, I will be curing people. It’ll be like Lourdes; the Lourdes of comedy. I will hear you through laughter! I think I might have over sold it there have I? “Next thing I know there will be mini buses of people pulling up outside Vicar street like it’s a revival tent in the middle of Texas! I’ll start pushing people back into the arms of their relatives to try to cure them.

“In all seriousness, it’s a bit of craic, a bit of light relief from the trials and tribulations of the world for a couple of hours.”

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latitude& longitude Wellness retreats to help relax and soothe WELLNESS retreats have come a long way from detox juices and yoga on the beach.

The industry has exploded and in 2019 it’s one of the top holiday buzzwords, offering everything from divorce recovery to sleep training. Here are a couple of the top trends, according to wellness holiday specialists Health and Fitness Travel.

Preventative trips This one is essentially a type of detox trip that will help you rid yourself of your vices. If you want to cut down on things such as alcohol, smoking or eating bad food, this is the one for you.

See the anti-tobacco programme at SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain (shawellnessclinic.com) or the health check-up at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland (resortragaz.ch).

Tough, transformative Adventure holidays are not new but this takes it to another level.

It involves endorphinpumping activities such as hiking and kayaking, then using them as tools for transformative selfimprovement – with regenerative spas for relaxation afterwards.

Try the fitness programme at COMO Shambhala Estate (www.comohotels. com) or the surf and yoga retreat at Ocean Soul (www.oceansoulretreat.com), both in Bali (below).

Get to grips with lively, imaginative looks at history’s impact on France

FRANCE | A SUPERB THEME PARK WOWS

Forget Disney – Puy Du Fou is a must-see resort JAMES HENDICOTT

YOU’VE definitely heard of one French theme park ... here’s why its western rival, Puy Du Fou, might be the better bet for mixed-age families.

It’s the toilet that first draws yelps of excitement from the five-year-old.

He’s crawled sleepy-eyed from the bottom tier of his castle-edged bunk beds and headed in the direction the morning takes him.

He’s greeted with a chunky wooden ‘long drop’, a medieval-style chain hanging from the ceiling, and timberframed walls.

Arriving in the early hours to Puy Du Fou has its benefits: our youngster awoke with the sense of wonder that comes with being genuinely transported.

He stared from the rustic window at La Citadelle’s gravelly courtyard,

and took in the carts, the dangling wooden signs, the turrets and the drawbridge.

Breakfast at the themed hotel might be croissants and ham, eggs and juice, but it’s served by in-costume ‘peasant girls’.

The dining hall comes complete with a pig slowroasting over an open fire, herbs hanging from the ceiling, and a decor consisting of oversized chains, wood frames and lavish banquet tables. It’s easy to feel transformed.

Puy Du Fou is a theme park, but not as we know it. There are no rides, as such. Instead there are experiences: performances, essentially, spanning Roman times to the First World War, and delivered by home-grown actors and a circus troupe.

The entire park is a play on the various themes.

Walking in one of its entrances – past hotels

See (probably) authentic Viking explosions as part of the superb shows

consisting of our castle, technicoloured jousting tents and a Roman spa – we find ourselves in a street where gentle trickles of water run down the misshapen passageways.

Tiny shacks make up the town centre, with areas dedicated to the town’s sage and dubious looking alleyways. The structural integrity of the town shop is a touch

uncertain.

In a small square, a baker beats his bread, a scarred oven awaiting behind him. There’s a blacksmith chipping away at pieces of metal, sparks flying, and an artist sketches birds of prey in charcoal, staring from her open-fronted gallery.

The entire town reflects its ‘time’, then, but the centrepiece is very much

the collection of engaging park experiences.

Our first is the iconic Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantomes. We’re seated in a wood-framed arena, between the symbols of the medieval region, and the ghost of a longdead princess, Alienor emerges to find her home destroyed.

Alienor recalls what the town used to be like, and

as she does so a breathtaking array of birds, from eagles to owls, buzzards to vultures, fill the arena.

They soar inches above the audience’s head, or dive to their trainers from a Montgolfiere balloon hovering high above. It’s intense, closequarters, and the plotline soon becomes little more than a narrative to hang the rush of feathers on.

The shows are entirely in French, but – in a nod to modern-day technology – can be listened to in English in live-translation via the Puy Du Fou app.

That becomes more important in other areas with more in-depth plotlines, like our second stop, Le Chevaliers De La Table Round (the Knights of the Round Table).

What quickly becomes clear is that mystical realism is key here. A knight emerges from the waters around the sunken old table of Arthur’s clan.

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Young and old play a part in creating terrific shows

The fireworks and sense of spectacle go far beyond fantastic into the truly mesmerising

When the sword is pulled from the stone, fiery water shoots up in its place, while a mermaid leaps from the lakeside into the water, racing through the ripples to the knights in soaking grandeur.

T h i s b re a t h ta k i n g interpretation is a theme that repeats throughout: Puy Du Fou is exceptionally designed.

Le Mystere De La Perouse sees horses dancing through water in the heart of a sublime ballroom, while a mime entertains the crowd pre-show by sword-fighting with the kids and falling from the stage.

We drop in on the Roman quarter, where the Gauls and the guards exchange football chants, before a parade of exotic animals fill the Colosseum floor.

The ill-fated locals battle with lions, tigers and cheetahs, and race

Authentically-presented characters help to bring many experiences to vivid life

A sense of true showmanship runs through everything

chariots in a vicious arch around the sodden surface.

La Dernier Panache is a revolutionary tale delivered to an audience in a huge rotating auditorium, one that twists to face different stages, including a full-sized cut-through of a magnificent ship, and a water-filled beach.

At night, Les Orgues De Fou turns the park’s cen-

tral lake into a pulsating light show, set to music, with dancers and fire.

Seeing everything is at least a two-, and probably a three-day job.

If you’re to both take in the atmosphere, and explore the intensity of the shows, you’ll find yourself thrown across time at double-speed: lunch in a bistro in an authentic-feeling French

Non-human performers add to the sense of fun

Imagination runs wild at many of the superb attractions

pre-war village, a stroll through a regal statue park where various parts freakily come to life, and then exploring castle corridors as the surrounds of the chateaux slowly come to life.

Come early evening, a buffet lunch is served back at the castle: roast pig and chicken, local vegetables, a roaring open fire, beer, and a retreat to the East wing.

Thankfully, the chaindraped castle beds, copper sinks and long-drops are more comfortable than they look (and there’s even a hidden TV).

In short, Puy Du Fou is original, quirky, and spectacularly well done. It’s not about roller coasters or cartoon characters.

Instead, you’re given breathtaking realism and stark history, delivered through intelligent performance. It’s a world that’s as thrilling for adults as it is for kids.

Some oui points to note ENTRY: Costs are seasonal, but start at €36 for adults and €26 per children for a single day. Families of four can enter for two days, with a themed hotel night, from €400.

Entry prices drop for multiple days and when booked in advance, which is highly recommended.

GETTING THERE: Puy Du Fou is around an hour from Nantes airport, or around 3 hours 30 minutes from Paris Orly.

A shuttle bus is available from Nantes, or you can travel by train to beautiful Angers and transfer from there.

STAYING: Puy Du Fou has an abundance of hotels that fit the themes of the park, sitting a walking distance away. They’re comfortable and surprisingly affordable, and we found La Citadelle hugely added to our experience.

TIPS: With the experiences, start in the middle and work out, and you’ll miss some of the worst queues.

The Pass Emotion guarantees access to any show you turn up to at least 10 minutes before the start, regardless of queues, and some of the best seats in the house once you’re inside.

At €15 per person per day, it’ll buy you at least a show to your day, and save a lot of time.

For more information, see www.puydufou.com/en.

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FOOD & DRINK

Healthy fast food giant to open in Dublin REBECCA RYAN

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popular multi-award winning healthy fast food chain is coming to Dublin. LEON will be landing in the city centre in the first half of 2019 followed by another outlet in Dundrum Town Centre. The Londonbased pioneer of a new way to live and eat well, plans to open 20 new restaurants nationwide by 2023.

LEON’s approach to fast food is based around the proven health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and their aim is to create fast food that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good too.

With a menu full of plants, fresh herbs, spices, good fats from olive oil, seeds, nuts and well sourced meat, LEON has been built on ingredients that are good for you, affordable and kind to the planet.

The man responsible for bringing LEON to Ireland is Waterford accountant Stuart Fitzgerald and his business partner Brian McIntyre. Stuart said: “The

Help Tesco pass €4m mark helping sick kids TESCO stores across the country will be bringing a little festive cheer to their customers and colleagues by hosting festive fun days over the weekend of Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 – all in aid of its charity partner, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

The days will involve a wide range of fun-filled activities for all the family including a treasure hunt on December 1 in Tesco New Ross and a Teddy Bears Picnic in Tesco Liffey Valley, as well as cake sales, face painting and much more in stores all across the country.

Since 2014, with the support of its colleagues and customers, Tesco Ireland has raised €3.9 million for Temple Street.

By hosting these fun days in stores, Tesco is aiming to more than €4 million raised in just four years for the little heroes of Temple Street.

Speaking on behalf of Tesco Ireland, People & IT director Geraldine Casey said: “We are so proud to have raised €3.9 million – and counting – for Temple Street, to date.

“We hope that our festive fun days national fundraiser will help us achieve €4 million, which has been used to purchase life-saving medical equipment to support the hospital’s amazing patients, parents and medical teams.”

Speaking on behalf of Temple Street Foundation, chief executive Denise Fitzgerald added: “The festive season has arrived and

Tesco are pulling out all the stops for Temple Street.

“Thank you so much to Tesco staff and customers for their ongoing support of our hospital, which continues to have a transformative impact on sick children and their families every minute of every day.

“It couldn’t be easier to get involved this festive season and to help Temple Street by supporting Tesco’s fantastic festive fun days in stores.”

Each year Temple Street Children’s University Hospital treats more than 145,000 children from across the country and operates the busiest A&E department in Europe.

For thousands of children, Temple Street is the only hospital in Ireland in which they can be treated.

IF you’re looking for the perfect Christmas dessert to stun your dinner guests during the festive season Catherine Fulvio’s Red Velvet Yule Log is the perfect festive treat.

With a smooth creamy

LEON concept is completely new in Ireland.

“Irish people have certain ideas of what fast food means, but this is going to blow those out of the water.

“LEON is all about really flavoursome food, served to you fast with friendly, fun service in a warm and welcoming environment.

“And we are delighted to have already secured an outlet in Dundrum Town Centre in the Upper Pembroke District – an iconic location and a perfect fit for our brand experience.”

icing coating and a sweet spongy centre, put on your festive baking hat and whip up this tantalizing treat.

This show stopping Yule Log Cake is the perfect centerpiece to your dessert table!

Serves 8 to 10 Ingredients For the sponge 4 large eggs 100g Siúcra caster sugar 70g self-raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 to 4 tbsp red gel colouring For the vanilla cream filling 200ml cream, lightly whipped 4 tbsp Siúcra icing sugar – should this be in grams A grating of nutmeg (optional) 150g raspberries, mashed For the frosting 200g cream 400g soft cream cheese 60g Siúcra icing sugar 1 lime, juice only ½ tsp vanilla extract Lightly toasted coconut flakes, to decorate Stars and holly leaves, to decorate Siúcra icing sugar, to dust Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/ gas 5. Line a 35cm x24cm swiss roll tin with baking parchment.

To make the sponge 1. Whisk the eggs and Siucra caster sugar until ribbon stage.

2. Sieve the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl.

3. Carefully fold the dry ingredients and enough of the colouring gel (to colour it deep red) into the egg mixture.

4. Pour the cake mixture into the lined swiss roll tin and bake for about 9 to 10 minutes until the sides start shrinking from the edge slightly.

5. Place a piece of parchment paper larger than the swiss roll on a clean surface. Invert the cake onto the paper and carefully remove the parchment lining.

Trim the edges with a sharp knife and score a line along the length of the sponge about 2cm in but not cutting though the sponge. This will help with rolling up.

6. Using the parchment paper, roll up the sponge with the paper inside. Set aside to cool.

7. While the sponge has cooled, make the filling, combine the cream, Siucra icing sugar and nutmeg (if you are using it) together.

To make the frosting Whisk the cream, cream cheese, Siucra icing sugar, lime juice and vanilla extract together until thick. Set aside.

To assemble 1. Uncurl the swiss roll, remove the parchment paper.

Spread the mashed raspberries onto the sponge and then the cream and reroll tightly.

2. Cut a ¼ of the cake off at one end on the diagonal. Transfer the large piece of cake to a serving platter, cake stand or board and angle the cut end to the side of the large cake to form a “branch”.

3. Spread the frosting over the log with a palette knife and indent to form the “bark” effect.

4. Sprinkle over the coconut flakes.

5. Arrange the stars and holly leaves on top.

6. Dust with a little Siucra icing sugar.

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

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Taking folk’s unconventional path

INTERVIEW WITH CORNER BOY

PICKWEEK OF THE

NOVEMBER 30 (FRIDAY)

Lauryn Hill @ 3Arena, €72 She may have droped off the radar a bit in recent years, but Lauryn’s been a busy woman in all kinds of areas – and, of course, she’s still one of the most dinstinctive singers out there.

Her Dublin gig will see her revisiting one of the all-time classic hip-hop albums as she spends a night celebrating, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. What a guaranteed classic to celebrate – and a great night is in store for her fans.

NOVEMBER 29 (THURSDAY) Blossoms @ Olympia Theatre, €23 Columbia Mills @ Whelan’s, €17 Wheatus @ The Grand Social, €20

NOVEMBER 30 (FRIDAY) Jade Bird @ Whelan’s, €17 Vistas @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 The Redneck Manifesto @ Vicar Street, €30 Wild Youth @ The Academy, SOLD OUT

DECEMBER 1 (SATURDAY) The Riptide Movement @ Vicar Street, €25 Cry Monster Cry @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15 Def Leppard + Cheap Trick @ 3Arena, €66 The 4 Of Us @ Whelan’s, €28 The Skids + Big Country @ The Academy, €30 Bugzy Malone @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT

DECEMBER 2 (SUNDAY) Declan O’Rourke @ Whelan’s, €28 Hothouse Flowers @ Olympia Theatre, €29

DECEMBER 3 (MONDAY) The Coronas @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Ireland’s biggest student indie band begin a four-night residency at the Olympia Theatre, having already sold out all four nights. Sure to be a triumphant return.

Kylie @ 3Arena, €65+ The Fratellis @ The Academy, €25 Jon Cleary & Band @ Whelan’s, €25

DECEMBER 4 (TUESDAY) The Coronas @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

DECEMBER 5 (WEDNESDAY) The Coronas @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Air Supply @ Vicar Street, €55 Pericles @ The Academy, €50 Carron @ The Grand Social, €8

WEXFORD four-piece Corner Boy have given up on music’s well-trodden trails.

That’s not a bad thing: with the long-awaited release of their third EP around the corner, the imaginative folk act have settled on slow-dripping their music, and making the most out of the opportunities that it throws up.

Instead of recording records or seeking deals, they’ve travelled the world in the back of a transit van.

That’s involved shows in North America, South Korea and the Middle East, a show at half-time in the All Ireland final, and trad sit-ins in Paris.

“It’s been about getting out there and getting involved for us,” frontman Mick D’Arcy explains.

“We’ve been incredibly fortunate with opportunities.

“Even in the first year after we formed, we played

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The Late Late Show and half-time at Croke Park to 80,000 people.

“All these things you’d expect more established bands to do after a few years. People just took to us straight away.

“If you look back at our early music, though, it’s very obvious where our influences were. We decided we’d take some time off about three years ago, and we went out into the world, took whatever opportunities that came our way.

“It was about travel, meeting people, new cultures, and using that to inform our music.

“All of that travel is the experience that has influenced our sound now.

We’re incredibly happy.

We have, I’d estimate, a 30-40 song backlog. We have a lot of material to release,” he said.

There’s also a cyclical nature to the new EP, Goodbye Old Holy, in that it returns to the scene of one of Corner Boy’s early successes.

The band won the Red Bull Bedroom Jam in 2013, just as they started out.

The contest that had a prize of recording in the famous Grouse Lodge Studios in Westmeath.

They loved the place, and returned again for this record, with Dropkick Murphy’s producer Ted Hutt on the sound decks.

The result is a glorious mish-mash: in Moira (Under the Pale Moonlight), for example, there’s a delicate, escapist huskiness.

Moira, surprisingly, is a rural village, and the driving melody about getting out of Dodge and living a

better life.

D’Arcy, who’s intimately connected with all aspects of the band, directed the video himself.

“Some people like the energy and lyrics, others just like the rhythm of the songs,” D’Arcy says.

“The debut album is coming eventually. That album, for a lot of bands, sets the standard, which is why we’ve been slow to do it.

“I think we just want to stay true to the music we enjoy. I just ask myself if each song is something I can connect with.

“When we get to a certain point and we’re happy with the tracks, that debut album will eventually come.

“We’re absolutely a live band,” he admits. “We’ve played 26 of the 32 counties. We’ve toured the UK, Asia and North America.

“For us, unlike a lot of bands maybe, it’s really

about getting seen and heard on the road.

“Being in the band was an opportunity for us to get out of Wexford, and use this thing to see the world, experience new places and make music in them.

“We’ll have to do the last six counties at some point for completeness’ sake!

We’ll get there, even if we have to play a phone box.

“Besides, when you’re in a small room, it can be better. In August, we played to 5,000 people in 30 degree heat.

“A couple of months previously, we had played a bar in the Netherlands to 50 people.

“In a way, looking down at the whites of their eyes, listening to every syllable you play, those intimate shows are what it’s about.”

Co r n e r B oy p l ay Whelan’s on December 7. Their new EP, Goodbye Old Holy, is out now.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Windsor Motor Group, Airside

It’s a Clio-mendous evening at Airside WINDSOR Motor Group, the new name for Renault and

The Citroën C4 Cactus doesn’t go overboard in its mid-life upgrade – instead, some impressive refinements have been added

Dacia in North Dublin, is giving customers who testdrive any new Renault model at the Airside dealership before the end of today (Thursday, November 29) the

Has a ‘magic carpet’ feeling to drive WHEN it comes to the redesigned Citroën C4 Cactus, the old adage ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ comes to mind – instead of any radical changes, the C4 Cactus gets a mid-life upgrade that plays to its strengths, and even improves them. The end result is an impressive treat that lives up to the claims, and is a pleasure to drive, not least thanks to its silky-smooth suspension.

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WHEN Citroën launched the original C4 Cactus in 2014, they ripped up the ‘conventional’ rulebook for what a mid-size SUV should be like.

Instead, the French manufacturing giant brought to the market a truly individual, ultracomfortable, practical and somewhat quirky offering.

However, the C4 Cactus has been on sale for four years now, and Citroën has decided to give it a facelift in order to keep the car fresh and appealing.

The new Cactus is another sign of Citroën returning to its brand values and trying to makes its cars stand out. The front gets a new grille, bumper and chrome trim leading from the Citroën badge to the daytime-running lights, while the rear has larger, horizontal lights.

As it is a mid-life update and not a brand-new model, it still uses the original car’s brilliant Peugeot 208 and DS3 platform, but there is a new type of suspension.

It is called Progressive

Hydraulic Cushion (PHC) suspension and it adds a pair of hydraulic dampers into each suspension corner.

In so doing, it replaces the rubber bump stops used on most cars of this type, including the outgoing C4 Cactus.

Because the dampers cushion the wheel travel at the top and at the bottom of the coil suspension unit, Citroën has been able to fit softer springs and dampers.

In so doing, a ‘magic carpet ride’ feeling has been achieved, says the firm.

It is a daring claim, but I can honestly say that Citroën is telling the truth.

During my week-long test drive, I found the suspension does its best work on uneven road surfaces – the wheels stick to the road and the car feels like it floats from crest to crest.

Three trim levels are available in the new Citroën C4 Cactus; entrylevel Touch, mid-spec Feel and range-topping Flair, while the engine lineup consists of a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder PureTech petrol engine with either 110bhp

or 130bhp, and a turbo-diesel 1.6-litre BlueHDi with 110bhp.

My test car was a rangetopping Flair model with a 1.2-litre 130bhp petrol engine mated to a slick 6-speed manual gearbox.

This is a new engine for the Cactus but it has been used in a variety of Peugeot, Citroën and DS models for some time, and is a wellproven engine.

With an impressive 230Nm of torque available, this punchy engine propels the new Cactus from 0-100km/h in just 8.2-seconds, leading to a top speed of 192km/h (where permitted).

Well-we ighted and accurate steering in the new Cactus is confidenceinspiring and makes the car fun to drive and more refined than ever.

Claimed fuel consumption of just 4.8l/100km on a combined driving cycle is terrific, while annual road tax is just €190.

All models come with a 7” colour touchscreen with FM/DAB radio, cruise control with speed limiter, suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions

chance to win a fantastic 191 Clio worth more than €16,000.

The lucky winner will be presented with the key to their new Renault Clio by dealership manager Chris Hanlon at the official launch of the dealership (also today, November 29), during an evening sports panel event from 6.30pm.

Present will be Renault ambassadors former Dublin footballer and three times All-Ireland champ Alan Brogan, former Kerry footballer and five-time All-Ireland medal holder Marc Ó Sé, Westmeath footballing legend and Sunday Game pundit Dessie Dolan, former Irish Women’s Rugby Captain Fiona Coghlan, All-Ireland winning Clare hurling captain Anthony Daly and former Irish Rugby captain Mick Galwey.

and air-conditioning, while the Feel model benefits from the addition of 17” diamond-cut ‘cross’ alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats and Android Auto with Apple CarPlay.

The range-topping Flair specification also includes front parking sensors, Active Safety Brake, Citroën Connect Nav, keyless entry with push-button start and electric folding door mirrors.

The design remains delightfully different and the vast majority of functions are controlled via the standard-fit seven-inch infotainment system.

Interior space remains the same, with adequate space in the back for three passengers and generous head, leg and shoulder

room in the front, too.

Boot space is excellent, with 368-litres of space available with the rear seats in place and 1,170-litres on offer with the rear seats folded.

However, practicality is better than before, thanks to the inclusion of a 60:40 split-folding rear bench for the first time.

Overall, the new Citroën C4 Cactus builds on the original car’s unique personality, while adding more conventional styling, extensive suspension updates and a dose of extra refinement into the mix.

Ex-works prices for the new Citroën Cactus start at just €19,995, while my range-topping test car is priced at €25,795.

Citroën’s 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty is the real icing on the cake.

FACT BOX

1) Striking new design language 2) Superb new ‘PHC’ suspension 3) New engine technology 4) Manual or automatic 5) Priced from just €19,995 (ex-works)

The panel will also be joined by Laois referee Maurice Deegan and local sports star, Irish rugby’s Jack McGrath, while the one and only Marty Morrissey will act as MC on the night. Other well-known names due to attend will include style guru Lorraine Keane and Today FM’s Ian Dempsey.

To attend, contact Windsor Airside Renault at 01 870 3500, or email marketing@windsor.ie to reserve a seat. Celebrating 50 years in business this year, Windsor Motors is one of the leading motor retail groups in Ireland, with 18 dealerships nationwide, including the latest addition of Windsor Airside Renault.

Volkswagen readies range of 191 models VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles has announced its 191 offers, with the new and improved offers coinciding with a strong 2018 thus far, marking a growth of 14% year on year (to end of September).

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will introduce a series of offers which includes a contribution of up to €4,000 towards a 191 order, a HP rate of 1.9%, Ireland’s only Commercial Vehicle PCP solution and now their own leasing offer from €209 per month with no deposit.

2018 has seen the brand increase both in volume and market share and exceed the market growth. year on year.

Overall growth has been delivered by all models; however, the stand-out result is the Crafter – the fastest-growing model in the light commercial vehicle market in Ireland, with 60% growth, year on year.

2019 will see the introduction of the all-new Grand California, which will arrive in Spring and start from €55,000.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is using this model to extend the California programme upwards, tapping into a new range of possibilities.

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KENNY NEXT IN LINE: SOCCER: TALLAGHT native Stephen

Kenny has been appointed Republic of Ireland Under-21 national team manager and will take over the senior job following the conclusion of Euro 2020.

The 47-year-old has stepped down from his position at Dundalk – where he won eight trophies, including four league titles, in six years – to concentrate on his new role.

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RAHENY’S Kevin Dooney is the new Irish cross country champion, and will lead the Irish men’s team at the European Cross Country Championship in Tilburg, the Netherlands in just over a week’s time.

Dooney won a fierce battle with favourite Sean Tobin, from Clonmel in Abbotstown on Sunday, finishing with a time of 30 minutes and seven seconds. His victory margin was four seconds over the 10km distance, with Raheny Shamrocks also taking the overall team title, assisted by recent Dublin marathon star Mick Clohisey’s fifth place finish.

Dooney, who came second in the nationals last year, spoke out about his mental health battles over the course of the summer, and had admitted in the build up to the race that the possibility of it going badly wasn’t something he’d really prepared for, though he did add that he is currently in a better state of mind.

“Some days it just comes together,”

Dooney said afterwards. “Individual and team titles at the nationals. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

His emphatic celebrations as he came across the line in soggy conditions spoke volumes.

County Down woman Ciara Mageean also won her first national senior cross country title, taking advantage of a recent period of altitude training in the French Alps.

The 26-year-old ran in her UCD colours and led from just after the halfway mark, ultimately taking the title by a narrow margin from Annmarie McGlynn from Letterkenny, and at the head of an all Ulster top three.

Blackrock’s middle distance sensation Sarah Healy added to her titles as she took the junior race over 4kms.

Healy is the reigning Under-18 European champion over 800 and 1500 metres, and won extremely comfortably around Abbotstown as her class shone through over the longer distance, too.

Healy had sat alongside the leaders for much of the race in a sizeable

Raheny Shamrock’s Kevin Dooney celebrates as he crosses the line last weekend at Abbotstown. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

group, but powered clear on the last of the three loops, ultimately opening up a comfortable 17 second margin on the line. Her reward will be leading the junior women’s team in the European Cross Country. Healy’s time was 13.28.

“There were some hard parts on the course, and this is my first cross-country race this season, and I wasn’t sure

what was going to happen,” Healy said afterwards. “So just glad it went well.

But I was always better at cross country when I was younger, so I’d never skip it.”

Darragh McElhinney from Bantry was the junior men’s winner over 6km, with Clonliffe Harriers Sean O’Leary grabbing a second place finish.

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS WE REMIND you of the U-21A championship final taking place in O’Toole Park on Saturday, December 1 at 2.30pm vs Thomas Davis. Very best of luck to Paddy and all the team and we urge you to support the lads.

Congratulations to the great Phil O’Dea who rounded off a “glittering” career by playing for the Dublin masters, and in his hour on the pitch, contributed greatly to a terrific win. Well done Philo, hang up the boots now and enjoy the rest.

Thank you to all who attended our AGM on Sunday, a very orderly meeting took place and the incoming executive committee are in place for the coming year. This may be viewed on our website and social media.

And now a reminder of some important dates for your diary. Our annual juvenile awards night is on in St. Kevins school on Friday December 7th at 6.30pm, we hope to have some special guests to help make the awards more special, so bring your biggest smiles and a camera!

Also, you will find all the details you need about our annual day in LeopardstaownPlayer races,of onthe Katie December 29 on our social media pages.Match To enquire Murray and or to purchase tickets, please contact Dermot Captain Sarah McMahon or David Quinlivan.

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CLONTARF COMHGHAIRDEAS to our minor cailíní, who won A Championship final on Saturday for second year running. They defeated Kilmacud Crokes by a goal in a high-scoring encounter out in St Margaret’s.

Saturday was a busy day for Sarah Fagan who, after the final, picked up Minor Player of the Year award at Dublin LGFA awards. Kate Fizgibbon picked up a special award as ‘Laoch Gorm na Foirne’.

On Friday, Paddy Smyth also picked up an award for the mantelpiece as he was named Young Hurler of the Year at Friends of Dublin Hurling awards. On hurling front, our Minor A foireann picked up Roinn Two N title

Clontarf’s Ladies IFC win..

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on Sunday after the game against St Sylvester’s. Well done to our U15A buachaillí, who won promotion playoff away to Fingallians and will play Roinn One Peil in 2019.

On Saturday, Bs hosted a visiting team from Maigh Eo, Shrule Glencorrib.

GRMA to Shea McCaffrey, who organised game and refreshments for visitors, and to Jack McCaffrey - who popped up with some words for both teams.

Our U9 buachaillí took on Clanna Gael in Ringsend and St Vincent’s in some good physical contests. 2008 cailíní’& mentors enjoyed a trip to Extreme in Balbriggan for their end of season festivities.

SOCCER: HUGELY SUCCESSFUL DUNDALK BOSS GETS HIS CHANCE

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Tallaght man signed up by FAI as Under-21 boss as stepping stone to the senior manager’s job following two-year Mick McCarthy reign  DAVE DONNELLY

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TALLAGHT native Stephen Kenny has been appointed Republic of Ireland Under-21 national team manager and will take over the senior job following the conclusion of Euro 2020.

The 47-year-old has stepped down from his position at Dundalk – where he won eight trophies, including four league titles, in six years – to concentrate on his new role.

Former Longford Town, Bohemians, Derry City, Dunfermline and Shamrock Rovers boss Kenny is one of the most decorated managers in the history of Irish football.

Mick McCarthy was formally appointed for a second spell in charge of the national team on Sunday with a succession plan that will see Kenny assume the reins regardless of how well the team do.

“It’s just a huge privilege to be

named under-21 international manager,” Kenny said at press conference announcing his appointment.

“Everything was finalised on Saturday. A week ago I could not have envisaged this - of course not - but it’s an arrangement I am perfectly happy with. I am delighted.

“It’s a great opportunity and one that I’ll work extremely hard to do justice. To be here for the next four years, and beyond I hope, is certainly a huge honour.”

Kenny’s renaissance has been as remarkable as any in Irish soccer, following a career nadir when he was dismissed as manager of his hometown club, Rovers, after just nine months in 2012.

Six years later, the former St Dominic’s National School and Old Bawn Community College student’s stock has never been higher, and he’s been rewarded with the highest honour in Irish management.

Kenny will take charge of the Under-21 position ahead of the

Euro 2021 qualifying campaign, and will also oversee the work of the other underage teams alongside performance director Ruud Dokter.

“My role is to assist and support

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I was reluctant to leave that to go anywhere.

To leave that it would have had to have been something special and this is something special.

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all of the other managers and to nurture and develop and inspire the new generation of Irish players for the future of Irish football.”

Kenny was a talented footballer in his youth and played with St

CRAOBH CHIARAIN NO winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €4,000 on Monday, November 19. Six Match 3 winners each receive €100.

Numbers were: 2, 4,6 and 21. Next jackpot will be €4,500. Draw takes place every Monday in the Club Lounge at 11pm. Tickets are €2 each.

The Annual Club Mass will be celebrated by Fr John Ennis in the Club Gym tonight, Tuesday 27th at 8pm. This is a time to remember all our deceased members, relatives and friends that have left us in the past 12 months. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Please spread the word. The first of our Christmas 500 draws will take place on Saturday at 10pm in the Club Lounge.

Stephen Kenny celebrates Dundalk’s double success earlier in November. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

Patrick’s Athletic – then the nearest League of Ireland club – Home Farm and Bluebell United.

After just four League of Ireland appearances for Home Farm, Kenny stepped back from playing at the age of 26 and was given his first managerial role in the AUL with Pat’s Under-21 side.

He won the league in his one and only season with the Inchicore club and, at 27, became the youngest manager in League of Ireland history when he took over at Longford Town.

Promotion and an FAI Cup final followed, earning him a move to Bohemians, with whom he won the Premier Division title in 2003.

Between two spells with Derry City, Kenny guided Dunfermline to the Scottish Cup final, before taking over at Rovers following the departure of Michael O’Neill for the Northern Ireland job.

A tough first season saw him sacked by September, which proved to be something of a blessing in disguise as he began a remarkable period with Dundalk months later.

With two FAI Cup wins and four league titles, Kenny became just the second manager to guide an Irish club to the Europa League group stages in 2016.

He signed off with Dundalk with a second league-and-cup double, sealed with a win over Cork City at the Aviva in November – less than a month later, he was back as national team manager-elect.

“It was a real wrench to leave Dundalk Football Club because we had unprecedented success there and the players and staff were amazing to work with,” he said.

“I had a tremendous bond with everyone at the football club and the whole town really. It was a unique period in Irish football history and it was a privilege to be a part of that.

“I was reluctant to leave that to go anywhere. To leave that it would have had to have been something special and this is something special, it doesn’t get more special than this.”

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LOI SHORTS

Rovers add McEneff to roster for 2019 line-up

Robbie Keane will be back around the Irish setup, looking to pass on his considerable experience. Picture: Martin Doherty

Keane to cast extra set of eyes over Irish setup  DAVE DONNELLY

IRELAND’S next generation of international footballers will get to learn form the country’s record goalscorer as Robbie Keane was unveiled as part of Mick McCarthy’s coaching staff.

The Tallaght native will return to the international set-up two years on from his retirement to assist the man who gave him his debut as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 1998.

McCarthy was confirmed as the successor to Martin O’Neill on Sunday afternoon, with his longtime assistant Terry Connor and Keane in situ.

38-year-old Keane’s role will involve working with players coming through the system and extensive scouting around Ireland and the UK. “He asked me would I consider him helping out in some way, in a coaching

or management role, just to be part of it with me,” McCarthy told reporters.

“I gave it some thought and I had to say yes. I’m coming up 60, TC is 56, a bit younger than me, but I kind of like the idea of a young coach and assistant who has bright ideas.

“He’s one of the most capped, top goalscorer. I think he will have a real affinity with the younger players, whether it’s coming through from Ruud [Dokter] or Stephen.

“All these guys coming through, he’s their hero.

It’s going to be a real benefit for me.

“He’ll be driving up and down the country looking at players, and having his backside in the car and getting sick of watching players and reporting back to me and TC.” McCarthy added that Keane’s presence wasn’t foisted on him by higherups and had in fact been

suggested to him by the boy who grew up in Glenshane, West Tallaght.

“He was suggested to me… by Robbie! At first I thought ‘you cheeky b****x’ to be honest. But he is cheeky. He played cheeky. He was impudent, the bloke that got here at 18 and I gave him his debut.

“I just think there’s more to him now. He’s serious about his football. He’s always loved his football. I use to clap him in training, some of the things he did.

“He was such a talent, but he’s got his head screwed on in terms of wanting to be a coach and manager in his own right.

“And if we’re talking about a succession, regardless of what happens to me in two years’ time, he should be part of that succession because he’s got a lot to offer.”

Keane came through

the ranks in schoolboy football with Crumlin United before moving across to Wolverhampton Wanderers as a 16-yearold.

He made his first team debut for Wolves a little over a year later, and while at the club he was part of Brian Kerr’s side that won the Under-16 and Under-18 European Championships.

He made his senior Ire-

land debut against the Czech Republic in March 1998, aged 17, and scored the first of his 68 international goals later that year.

Keane went on to play for Coventry City, Inter Milan, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Celtic, West Ham, Aston Villa, LA Galaxy before finishing as player-manager with ATK in India.

SHAMROCK Rovers have landed highly sought-after midfielder Aaron McEneff for their 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division.

McEneff joins a squad that has confirmed Aaron Bolger, Aaron Greene, Alan Mannus, Brandon Kavanagh, Brandon Miele, Dan Carr, Dean Dillon, Dean Williams, Dylan Watts, Ethan Boyle, Gavin Bazunu, Greg Bolger, Joel Coustrain, Joey O’Brien, Kevin Horgan, Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Ronan Finn, Sam Bone, Sean Boyd, Sean Callan, Sean Kavanagh and Trevor Clarke in their squad.

Speaking about the capture of McEneff’s signature, the Hoops’ Head Coach Stephen Bradley said: “Aaron does a bit of everything. He scored a lot of goals this year. He can start the game and he can play higher up, he’s a bit of an all-rounder. He brings great energy and legs to our midfield.

He’s a great striker of the ball and he scores goals from all areas of the pitch, I think he’s shown that since he’s been in the league. He’s done that on a consistent basis so hopefully he can continue that with us next season. When he gets forward he scores goals and that’s one thing the fans like.”

DOONA RE-SIGNS AT PAT’S ST PATRICK’S Athletic have re-signed Jamie Doona for the upcoming 2019 SSE Airtricity League season.

Doona made 21 appearances for the Saints last season scoring twice in the last league game against Derry City.

“Last year was up and down,” Doona said at confirmation of his return to Inchicore. “But I feel this year

I can kick on and show the fans and everyone involved as St Pat’s my best football.

“I learned a lot from Conan [Byrne] last year, a great player. Those things that I have learned from him, I can use push on and bring myself forward. Those kinds of players are great for the likes of me, bringing the best out of you and keeping you ticking over.”

Bohemians tangerine dream in Irn Bru Cup The IRN BRU Cup quarter-final between Bohemians and East Fife has been confirmed for Saturday February 2 2019 in Dalymount Park, 3pm.

It will be Bohs’ first competitive fixture of the new season.

The winners will be away to Ross County in the semi-final. Tickets are now on sale from tickets. bohemians.ie and the club bars will open 1pm.

There will be drink promotions, live music postmatch, while Ireland v England in the Six Nations will be shown in our bars.

Please note that, as Irn Bru Cup games are a split gate, season tickets and membership do not apply.

Members can, however, pay a reduced rate of €10 at the members stile on production of 2018 or 2019 membership card.

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CRUMLIN CONGRATULATIONS to Brendan Eustace who won €9,100 on Sunday night as he had the winning numbers in our Lotto and the numbers were 1,3,7,14.

There were also 5 match 3 winners and next week’s winning jackpot will be €1,500.

Our Christmas fair takes place on Sunday the 02nd of December in Crumlin GAA from 12 noon to 5pm. We also have a collection day all Saturday from 12pm onwards so drop in at any stage have a chat and leave some goods but more importantly come along Sunday and support the event.

Player of the year awards were held on Sat and the turn out was exceptional. The winners on the night were 2018 Senior Hurler of the year Conor Foley, Junior Hurler was won by Owen Cotter with Craig Raymond picking up the Minor award.

2018 Junior Footballer of the year was Lee Coleman and the Minor award was won by Adam Skelly. In the Ladies Nicola Johnson won Ladies Footballer of the year with Grainne Smith picking up the Camogie award and Amy Lawlor taking the Senior 6 player award. Finally this year seen the reintroduction of the Club Person of the year award and it picked up by the ever deserving Ruth Gavigan. Congratulations to all the winners on the night photos of all the winners are on Facebook.

Darts tournament will be held every Friday until Christmas starting at 9.30pm and there will be a voucher each Friday for the winner.

Joker Poker was not won and next week’s Jackpot is €1,650

NA FIANNA CONGRATULATIONS to our U21A hurlers on Saturday’s Championship Final win, making it three titles in-a-row. A remarkable achievement.

Hard luck to our U21B hurlers in their Championship semi-final. It was a fantastic weekend of ladies football for the final stages of the Deirdre Lambe Tournament, in memory of our late friend and Club Secretary.

Thanks to the organisers, to all who took part and especially to Deirdre’s family for their wonderful support.

We were delighted to welcome our twinned club Paris Gaels to Mobhi Road over the weekend. Our guests brought a ladies and men’s football team, and great fun and craic was had during the challenge matches held over the weekend.

Our Minor B camogie team play Lucan in Championship semi-final in Mobhi Road, on Sunday at 12.30pm. Full fixture list available on club website, www. clgnafianna.com/ fixtures/. Best of luck to

all teams. All grass pitches closed from November 18th 2018 until February 2019.

The only games permitted are remaining official County Board Championship and league games.

Members’ subscriptions now due and can be paid online. See website, or in club office (Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm) or at Fáilte Hub at Saturday’s Nursery.

Date for diary; Annual Friends of Na Fianna Night, Saturday 15th December.

8pm until late. Always a great night.

Comhghairdeas to Scoil Chaitríona, who last week celebrated 90th Anniversary of the school’s founding.

Tickets for GAA National Club Draw, which could net the club up to €20,000 in prize money, cost just a tenner each and are now on sale in club and can be bought this weekend at Saturday’s Nursery.

Wintersong, a free evening of song, music and reflection, being held in Our Lady of Dolours on Thursday 29th November, in aid of Caring for Pádraig Schaler Fund.

SOCCER: WHITEHALL CLUB GAIN ELEMENT OF REVENGE OVER

Farm’s Hand gets one over Liffeys in high class FAI derby FAI INTERMEDIATE CUP Home Farm Liffey Wanderers  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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HOME Farm came out on top of a Dublin city derby with Liffey Wanderers to reach the last 16 of the FAI Intermediate Cup in Whitehall on Sunday afternoon.

Second-half goals from Bradlee Hand and Mattie McEntee saw Home Farm to a 2-1 win after Sam Simpson had given the 2017 Intermediate Cup champions an early lead.

The two sides battled it out in LSL Sunday Senior 1 last season as Liffeys sealed their fifth successive promotion to reach the top level of intermediate football.

Home Farm fell short on that occasion, but their young side proved too good for Liffeys on this occasion despite trailing as early as the sixth minute.

The home side had the game’s first real chance as a raking ball forward found wing-back McEntee on the right, but his shot was straight down the throat of Liffeys keeper Philip O’Connor.

The tie was swung wide open when Home Farm goalkeeper Mark Osborne’s pass was cut out by Simpson, and the former Bluebell man stroked the ball low into the empty net.

Liffeys continued to press, and last year’s Intermediate Player of the Year Aidan Roche’s backheel set up Simpson to drill a shot at Osborne.

Fintan Kearns had Home Farm’s best chance of the half when he found space inside the box, but his shot was parried out of the top corner by O’Connor.

O’Connor, who was lucky to get away without a booking for a dive before the break, turned villain two minutes after half time.

The keeper came out to claim a through-ball but led with his foot and caught Home Farm striker Dylan Malone, and a penalty was awarded with the keeper cautioned.

O’Connor saved a penalty in the 4-2 win over Bluebell United the week before but had no chance as Hand sent him the wrong way from 12 yards.

Free-kick specialist Lee Roche curled a dead ball effort inches wide of the target as Lifffeys looked

to take the tie within 90 minutes, but it was Home Farm who hit the front 15 minutes from time.

A quick break saw Hand’s shot well-saved

by O’Connor but, despite claims he was offside, McEntee was on hand to force the loose ball home.

“We never thought they were on top of us in the game,” Home Farm manager John Hand told the Dublin Gazette.

“They were playing long balls up to Aido

Roche. When they had Aido Roche out on the wing, we were happy. If you have a centre-forward of his dynamic out on the wing, you’re happy.

“The [players] are all putting the work in.

“A lot of them are in college and have come through the Home Farm ranks.

“We might not see loads of dividends with them this year, but we’re not too far away from seeing something big with them.”

Pem end Loreto winning run

HAYLEY O’Donnell fired in a last second penalty corner slap-shot to end Loreto’s winning streak, earning Pembroke a strong draw in the women’s EY Hockey League.

They had trailed 2-0 with 15 minutes remaining but produced an excellent fightback to keep their own good run rolling.

A brilliant one-two from Grace McLoughlin and Sarah Torrans resulted in the day’s first penalty corner from which Sarah Clarke Pembroke mob Hayley O’Donnell, in orange, thumped home for an early lead. following her equaliser. Picture: Adrian Boehm Pembroke were not set to lie down, though,

and won two corners of their own in an endto-end first quarter while Liz Murphy pulled off the pick of the saves before half-time. It remained 1-0 through the third quarter before Siofra O’Brien latched onto a misread aerial from the back from Hannah Matthews, making it 2-0.

Laura Noble grasped her fourth goal of the campaign to get the game back in the mix and Pembroke threw everything at the last few minutes and O’Donnell – wearing the kickingback’s bib – took their chance when it came.

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CITY CENTRE RIVALS Home Farm advanced to the last 16 of the FAI intermediate cup last weekend.

Picture: Martin Doherty

BOXING: INNERCITY WOMAN TURNS SILVER INTO GOLD IN INDIA

Harrington finally on top of the boxing world WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS  sport@dublingazette.com

PARKRUN HERO

Coakley honoured for his Poppintree role

KENNETH Coakley from Poppintree parkrun, Dublin, has been named as the October Vhi parkrun Hero.

The monthly award recognises and rewards inspirational, hardworking and dedicated members of the parkrun community. Since 2014, Kenneth has been a key volunteer at the Poppintree parkrun and more recently became involved with the first Mountjoy Prison parkrun.

An influential member of the local community, Kenneth continuously goes above and beyond to encourage others to lead a fitter, healthier and happier lifestyle.

KELLIE Harrington finally reach the top step of the podium to get the reward her prodigious talent deserves as she stepped up from her 2016 world silver medal to win gold at the World Boxing Championships in New Delhi.

She follows Michael Conlon and Katie Taylor in becoming the third Irish boxer to take a world gold, beating Thailand’s Sudaporn Seesondee in the lightweight final. That honour added to the north inner-city woman’s light welterweight final from the world championships in Astana two years ago.

The finale was an unsurprisingly cagey affair early on with both fighters landing few punches but Harrington coming into her own in the closing stages.

Harrington used her movement to pressure Seesondee in the second round and landed a number of combinations but was hit back towards the end of the round. The third round went the opposite way, with Seesondee forced to come out more aggressively. Harrington evaded the worst of it, and finished strongly.

It was not clear who was going to take the fight at the bell, though, and the judges agreed it was an incredibly close affair, scoring the final in Harrington’s favour on a split decision, 3-2.

“It won’t really hit home until I get home.

It’s been a long process since 2016. I wanted to come back and get a gold; I said I’d come back and get it,” The Dubliner said afterwards.

“Sometimes when people say that, they don’t believe it. I said it and I believed it. I worked in silence, came back and did the job.”

Harrington, who works in St Vincent’s hospital part time around her boxing work, has set her sights on an even bigger goal in the form of taking gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

“I moved down to 60kg because it’s an Olympic weight and I wanted to succeed at 60. It’s been great so far,” the St Mary’s boxer

Kellie Harrington has her hand raised following her final bout against Sudaporn Seesondee.

Picture: AIBA

told RTÉ Sport.

“It’s been years coming. To finally reach my goal is amazing, but we’re not finished yet.

We’re aiming for Tokyo.

“To stand on top of that podium and have our flag raised above my head, it was just so emotional for me, the best feeling ever.

“What Katie Taylor did, I’m trying to do it.

I’m hoping to encourage girls and be the next role model, try to get the best out of anyone I can. If I can help one person on the way I’ll be happy.

“Katie has been a great ambassador for the sport and she still is, paving the way in the pro ranks, opening up loads of doors for anybody that’s going to turn over. She’s fantastic.”

Lansdowne keep up pace at top of AIL AIL RUGBY DIVISION 1A  sport@dublingazette.com

LANSDOWNE kept pace with All-Ireland League Division 1A’s pace-setting sides after thumping bottom-placed Terenure College 41-12 on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch on Friday night.

Full-back and captain Eamonn Mills was to the fore with a try in each half, while fellow backs Harry Brennan, Peter Sullivan and Daniel McEvoy, and forwards Joe O’Brien and

Tyrone Moran, also touched down in a resounding seven-try success.

Mills ran in the opening try to take his season’s haul to four. Terenure’s brittle defence, which hampered them in their four defeats over the opening five rounds, continued to struggle to plug the holes created by the hosts’ powerful pack and pacy outside backs.

Centre Brennan, who was recently part of an Ireland Sevens trip to Elche, combined with returning out-half Scott Deasy

for try number two.

The latter ended a dominant first half display with three successful conversions as further tries followed from Sullivan, O’Brien and hooker Moran who was driven over from a lineout maul.

Trailing 31-0 at the turnaround, Terenure boss James Blaney rallied his troops and they forced a penalty try to take the bare look off their side of the scoreboard.

Despite full-back Matthew Byrne going on to score his

fourth try of the campaign, Nure, who had Joe Schmidt’s son Tim at scrum half, were unable to contain Lansdowne’s dynamic attack.

Although the bonus point was in the bag, Mike Ruddock’s men took the opportunity to enhance their scoring difference with Mills completing his brace and replacement McEvoy getting himself, both players striking for well-taken scores out wide as Lansdowne made it four victories on the bounce and stay top.

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O’TOOLE’S

WELL done to all our boys and girls that trained amd played over the past week and thanks to you all for togging out each week hail, rain or sunshine.

It’s great to see the green and white out on our pitches ready for the win.

The Dublin LGFA awards took place over the weekend, and we congratulate Kate Fitzgibbon on her special award “Loach Gorm na Foirne”. Well deserved Kate.

Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week? Would you have hurling or football skills that could benefit others? If you are this person and you’re interested in helping with our adult teams, please contact John on 087 2958398 or for juvenile helpers contact Damian 087 7974759.

This Christmas give the gift of an O’Toole’s membership or a GAA raffle ticket. win a trip to the USA, coveted All Ireland tickets and much more.

Tickets are available from Brendan on 087 6690445.

Entertainment this weekend, Friday there’s a fundraising table quiz commencing at 8:30pm, fun, games and prizes galore, please support. Saturday with ‘Run for Cover & Sunday with Eddie Sherlock. There was no winner of our weekly Club Lotto draw. The numbers were 6, 12, 22, 23. The jackpot this week is a very nice for Christmas €5,100.

Raheny’s Siobhan Woods and Clontarf’s Katie Fitzgibbon were joint winners of the DLGFA Laoch Gorm na Foirne; they are pictured with Paul Casey and Seaghan Kearney. Picture: GAAPics.com

RAHENY

OUR AGM will take place on Monday, December 3 at 8pm, only fully paid members can attend.

Our Ogra will finish for the Holidays on Saturday, December 8, with a very special visitor making an appearance.

Our Siobhan Woods was collecting another award to place beside this years All Ireland medal, she was presented with a special award ‘Loach Gorm na Foirne’ she was chosen for this award by her peers, we are Club proud.

Best of luck to our ‘Raheny all Stars’ as they are up for two awards this week, On Wednesday they are one of the finalists for the ‘National Inclusion Awards’ This is a CARA initiative sponsored by Sports Ireland and on Friday night they are up for an Award in Northside Peoples annual Awards ceremony.

Hard luck to our Minor Hurlers in the

Championship Final v Ballinteer. Well done to our Minor Camogie who had a good win over Naomh Barrog on Sunday morning. AFL9 narrowly won their playoff final on Sunday afternoon away to St Pats, Raheny 1-15 to 2-08 St Pats Donabate.

Thank you to all who took part in and who supported our Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday.

Best of luck to our Minor Footballers who are playing in St Margarets GAA on Sunday next (December 2) at 11am v St Slyvestors Malahide.

Our U-21 Footballers are looking for your support on Saturday afternoon on pitch 9 at 2.30pm, they are playing in the Semi-final of the U21 B Championship.

Our Club Christmas Party will take place on Saturday 8th December from 8.15- 1pm, this will include mentors night and our awards ceremony.

SCOIL UI CHONAILL SCOIL are the main drivers of the Inner City Nursery programme, which started last Wednesday, November 21 in Larkin College - anyone who knows of any young children or their parents in the Inner City area who would be interested in this great initiative, please spread the word!

Hard luck to our Junior Footballers who were beaten by Cuala in the AFL7 playoff promotion final last Sunday in Hyde Park. The Club AGM will take place the Clubhouse on Thursday, November 30 at 8pm.

The most anticipated Club night of the year has been confirmed for Saturday January 26.

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. For any news or enquiries please contact scoil.pro.eoc@gmail.com.

HOCKEY: TEMPLEOGUE MAN READY FOR WORLD CUP

Shaw inspiration crucial for Shane  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

WHILE many of the Irish men’s hockey team have cited the inspiration of the women’s World Cup run to silver in the summer, Shane O’Donoghue has probably been the beneficiary of their know-how more than anyone.

The Templeogue man – now playing professionally in Belgium – has been a long-time protegee of women’s coach Graham Shaw and he told the Dublin Gazette it has helped shape his approach to the game.

He was speaking ahead of the men’s World Cup bid which gets underway on Friday in Bhubaneswar when Ireland take on reigning champions Australia before facing China and England in the group stages.

Speaking about the inspiration of the women’s run to success, O’Donoghue has seen the coach’s influence first hand as his start in adult hockey dovetailed with the peak of Shaw’s career, the pair both part of the Glens’ 2010 Irish Senior Cup success among other trophies.

Irish midfielder Shane O’Donoghue. Picture: Adrian Boehm

“Graham was definitely one of the lads I looked up to. For me, it was so infectious as a youngster, watching the intensity he trained at.

Himself, Stephen Butler and Joe Brennan were the top men at the time and it gave something to inspire to and then carve a path to go even further.

“As a 15 or 16 year-old, going up to St Mark’s for training, there were very few trainings you didn’t come home black and blue, even at that age.

They would tear into

CHANGE CHARTER Disability plan for healthy future

DOIREANN Ni Mhuircheartaigh, Dale Blount, John Treacy, Sport Ireland Chief Executive, Patrick Flanagan, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD, Aidan O’Mahony and Dr Una May launched A Charter for Change, Ireland’s first ever Sport Inclusion Disability Charter, at Leinster House this week.

The charter outlines five key areas people with disabilities are asking organisations to consider in making active and healthy lifestyles possible for them.

Picture: Morgan treacy / inpho

you. It was characterbuilding!”

Since then, he has risen to be a central figure for the national team who have been trailblazers themselves in recent years, winning a first ever European Championships bronze medal in 2015 and then qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games for a first time in over a century.

O’Donoghue, now 26, has been a pivotal figure in midfield while scoring 92 goals, leaving him one off the national record

held by John Jermyn.

And he is hopeful a slightly more direct approach with Ireland under new coach Alexander Cox will produce dividends in India.

“Personally, it would be a very proud moment in my career [to reach that milestone] but certainly wouldn’t be possible if the guys didn’t win the short corners. It certainly won’t be a focus of mine – it is purely on performing for the team first and foremost and enjoying the experience.”

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HURLING: GLASNEVIN CLUB LAND A CROWN WITH EXTRA TIME SUCCESS

O’Dea fires Na Fianna to U-21 heroic glory UNDER-21 A HURLING FINAL Na Fianna St Vincent’s  sport@dublingazette.com

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NA FIANNA’S Under-21 hurlers captured the Dublin Under-21 A championship title by defeating St Vincent’s, 3-18 to 1-18, after extra-time in Saturday’s exciting decider in O’Toole Park, A brilliantly taken goal from sub Eoin O’Dea was crucial for the St Mobhi Road side as they finished the stronger in the second period of extra-time.

Padraig Buggy got both Na Fianna’s other goals and his personal haul of 2-1 was vital to his team’s glory.

The deadball accuracy of Na

Fianna’s Colin Currie and St Vincent’s Conor Burke was central to both sides hopes with Currie finishing with 0-9 (0-7f) while Burke tallied 1-13 (0-10f, 1-0 pen) overall.

The sides finished 2-12 to 1-15 at the end of normal time with two pointed frees from Conor Burke forcing extra time as they trailed late on.

In extra-time Burke and Darach McBride were on target to put Vinnies ahead but three frees from Currie had the sides level again at half-time in extratime.

O’Dea’s goal was crucial then with Dublin senior Donal Burke showing all his class to add two insurance points.

Owens on list for TG4 goal of the season

Na Fianna celebrate their success at O’Toole Park

Dooley determined to deliver AIB LEINSTER SHC FINAL  CÓILÍN DUFFY

sport@dublingazette.com

CONOR Dooley is determined to deliver an AIB Leinster Senior Hurling title for Ballyboden

St. Enda’s this Sunday, when they face provincial kingpins Ballyhale Shamrocks at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow (2pm).

The Kilkenny side are top of the pile in Lein-

STAR BAKER: Na Fianna cook up storm on TG4

NA FIANNA and Dublin player Roisin Baker was a special guest on TG4’s C.L.U.B. show this week.

Each week presenters Diarmuid Lyng and Máire Ní Bhraonáin showcase a different GAA CLUB, young members from Clubs around the country participate in fun challenges in the studio and get to tell us why their club is the best club.

Guest players like Baker give us tips and advice in studio and while viewers also get to hear fun facts from the amazing Míchéal Ó Muircheartaigh

FOOTBALL

ster at present with eight titles, and while Boden are seeking a first provincial crown this weekend, Dooley says they have what it takes to deliver silverware, in just their second ever final.

“It’s brilliant to be in the final. I know in years gone by the lads had a number of county titles under the ir belt and they went into the Leinster Championship and fell short, but this year we are hoping to bring something special and something new,” Dooley told the Dublin Gazette.

“We know what we are up against in Ballyhale, and the experience they have on and off the field.

We’ll do our best to try and match it and hopefully better it on Sunday.”

Dooley says Cuala were great ambassadors for Dublin in recent years, and he’s hoping that the Firhouse Road men can go on to replicate some of that success.

“Cuala represented Dublin hurling fairly well over the last few years and fair dues to them,” he said.

“They put Dublin hurling back on the map again when I think it was at a bit of a low. They set the bar and we are going to try and match it please God. “We’ll just take it one step at a time, starting next Sunday with the Leinster final. That’s all we are concentrating on too be honest, so we’ll just go from there.”

Joe Fortune has been an excellent addition to the St Enda’s backroom team and Dooley says it’s brilliant to have the former Dublin underage manager involved.

“He might be a new face in the club, but he’s not a new face to a lot of the lads on the pitch,“ he said.

“A lot of lads have had him underage with Dublin and in college with DIT and stuff like that.

He’s a good lad, he brings a lot of heart to the team.

Honesty and trust is all that he stands with.

“We are happy enough with him. We are just looking to move on this weekend and hopefully we get a result.”

Ballyboden St Enda’s Conor Dooley at the AIB Leinster Senior Hurling final media day.

Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

ST SYLVESTER’S Nicole Owens is on the shortlist for the TG4 Goal of the Season which will be announced on Saturday, December 1 as part of the All-Stars show.

She is on the list for the award along with championship strikes from Catriona Cormican (Galway), Niamh Hughes (Tyrone), Áine O’Sullivan (Cork) and Alice Kelly (Roscommon) all in the running.

On the night, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and championship sponsors TG4 are announced another Facebook ‘Live from the Red Carpet’, which will be broadcast from the Citywest Hotel next Saturday.

Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural Facebook Live from the TG4 All Stars, viewers can tune in for a series of interviews with the game’s top stars ahead of the 2018 TG4 All Star banquet.

The event will be streamed live and simultaneously on both the Ladies Gaelic Football and Spórt TG4 Facebook pages from 6.30pm.

Gráinne McElwain is the host for the event which will look back on the year that was.

Later in the night, at the TG4 All Star banquet, the 2018 TG4 All Star award winners will be announced, along with the Players’ Player of the Year recipients in the junior, intermediate and senior grades.

40 DUBLIN GAZETTE  CITY 29 November 2018