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Community TERENURE residents pulled together to help out a Brazilian family who lost their father through a very short battle with cancer. Neighbours and friends have pulled together to raise over €30,000 so far to help his family out.

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SPORT FOOTBALL: Bernard Brogan confirms his retirement from Dublin seniors following outstanding career in blue.

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AND THEY’RE OFF: runners set off from the starting point in Fitzwilliam Square on Monday to undertake the massive 26.2 mile trek around Dublin.

(Inset) Finnula Heaney with her 9 year old son Dylaan after she completed the marathon Pictures: Sportsfile.

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World across the GAA his intercalled time on Bernard Brogan Senior with the Dublin county career Footballers,. now years on the road, “After 15 amazing up for me to hang is the right time retire from Dublin the boots and Brogan’s inter-county football,” statement began.

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Detective puts in hard yards for Pieta House Garda completes first marathon

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A DETECTIVE who ran the Dublin Marathon in just over five hours with one lung, has raised thousands of euro for suicide prevention charity Pieta House.

Detective Alan Curry completed his first ever marathon on Sunday, having taken

on the challenge in an effort to support the well-loved charity.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Detective Curry said that Pieta House is a cause close to his heart, and that of An Garda Siochana as a whole.

“As an organisation, [An Garda Siochana] have been touched greatly by suicide.

I have lost colleagues, friends and family to it, and it is an epidemic at the moment.

“I was always going to try to bring it home for Pieta House once I decided I was doing the marathon for them,” Detective Curry said.

Plenty of people have offered their support to the detective online, and through a coffee morning held at Garda HQ. FULL STORY ON PAGE 4

Harris supports injection centre MINISTER for Health Simon Harris said that he supports Merchant’s Quay Ireland in continuing to appeal the decision made by Dublin City Council, to turn down a planning permission for a medically supervised injection centre on the south quays of the city..

In a speech, Minister Harris said: “People are dying on our streets, and we have got to face up to it. It is working in other countries. So we’re going to fight this together.

We are not going to shirk our responsibilities and we are going to get this supervised injection facility open.

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2018 REPORT REVEALS INCREASE IN DEMAND

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THERE HAS been an increase in demand for the services of Merchant’s Quay Ireland, the charity have revealed in the launch of their 2018 report.

The group say that the level of people looking for their services has increased by a third, and that they worry homelessness and addiction are being increasingly seen as ‘normal’ on Irish streets.

Merchant’s Quay Ireland also said that Ireland has the fourth-highest number of drug-related deaths in Europe.

The group are currently appealing a decision by Dublin City Council to turn down a planning permis-

Bernard Shaw set for the northside

Merchant’s Quay Ireland’s facility on the quays, where the centre was proposed for.

sion for a medically supervised injection centre on the south quays of the city.

Permission for the proposed centre was turned down by DCC in July, with the council saying the proposed centre would be bad for tourism, and for the local area as a whole.

At the launch of the report on October 24, Minister for Health Simon Harris said that he supports MQI in continuing to appeal the decision made

by DCC. In a speech, Minister Harris said: “People are dying on our streets, and we got

to face up to it. It is working in other countries. So we’re going to fight this together. We are not going to shirk our responsibilities and we are going to get this supervised injection facility open.

“The facility will bring drug-injecting into a medically controlled and supervised setting, with health and other benefits for vulnerable individuals. It will also reduce the negative impact of public injecting and drug-related litter on local communities and businesses.”

In the CEO’s introduction to the 2018 report, CEO of Merchant’s Quay Ireland Paula Byrne said that there is a ‘chronic shortage’ of spaces at rehabilitation and detox centres in Ireland, contributing to ‘preventable deaths’.

Byrne wrote: “If much of the suffering associated with homelessness is hidden, so too is the suffering stemming from addiction.

The latest Health Research Board report from 2016 shows that 736 lives were lost to drugs. These are preventable deaths.

“This facility will work to save lives and link people in with appropriate treatment services. It is clear that there is a chronic shortage of spaces in detox and rehabilitation centres across Ireland. At MQI 169 people were admitted to our rehab and detox facilities in 2018.”

To read the 2018 report, visit MQI.ie.

Following the announcement that The Bernard Shaw was forced to leave its venue on the southside, an opening date has been announced for the pub’s new venue.

The much loved pub will open officially on November 15 on Whitworth Road, which was formerly home to the Porterhouse, when the current site in Portobello closes on November 2.

It is believed that the Portobello premises was forced to shut to make room for another hotel in the city, something that caused widespread anger from Dubliners as distinctive cultural spaces continue to be demolished in the city.

Bodytonic, the owners of The Bernard Shaw, revealed that they were originally going to open a new venue called ‘Racket’ on the Whitworth Road site, but due to the timescale of things, the group decided it made sense for the Northside venue to be the new home to the Bernard Shaw.

Call for Another Dalymount arrested in funding robbery AN ELECTION candidate in Dublin Central has called for the Minister for Sport to release funding for Dalymount Park.

Deirdre Duffy is calling for ‘urgent movement’ on the funding application for the proposed 6,000 seater stadium.

In a statement, Duffy said: “The home of Bohs is due for a major upgrade to a UEFA category three stadium, and community facilities including a public library and community space.

“The [Dublin City] council applied for funding through the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund last April, and I hope that a decision on funding can be made as soon as possible so that this project remains on track...

It is long overdue, and plans have been in place since 2015.

“Let’s get this done.”

A SECOND MAN was arrested last Monday in connection with an alleged armed robbery of two tourists.

The man was detained at Kevin Street Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.

An Italian teacher and one of her students were at Long’s Place, near the Guinness Storehouse, on October 20 when they were approached by two men who appeared to be armed with a gun.

They were part of a larger group who were making their way to the Luas following a visit to the Storehouse.

Last Friday, 35-year-old Paul Heaney was charged with attempted robbery and robbery at Dublin District Court in relation to the crime.

He was refused bail, and was due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday.

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Ballymun receives protection award LABOUR spokesperson on Community Affairs, Andrew Montague has welcomed the recognition given to Strive Ballymun after they were given the Public Protection award from the Confederation of European Probation last week.

Cllr Montague said: “The Confederation of European Probation [awarded] the Public Protection award to Strive Ballymun, a multi-agency response to crime that I spearheaded in my local community.

Offenders “Strive is a crime prevention programme that has identified the most prolific offenders in our community, and brings together a range of organisations to use every means possible to reduce the offences committed by these prolific offenders.

“The Gardaí, the probation service and the prison service can bring the full force of the law on offenders that are identified, while community agencies such as the Ballymun Job Centre, the Ballymun Drugs Task Force, and Dublin City Council can offer more positive pathways for those that cooperate and desist from offending.

“Drug dealing, violent crime, burglary and antisocial behaviour are devastating many communities across Ireland. In most cases a small number of offenders cause most of the problems.

“Since Strive started in 2016, we have seen many of these repeat offenders desist completely from crime and take up jobs.

Others have reduced the seriousness of their criminal activity, but there are, however, others that continue in criminality. That is where the three justice agencies work together to seek criminal sanctions and prison sentences.

CANCER: TERENURE FAMILY LOSES PAULO FOLLOWING SHORT BATTLE

Community gets together to support Brazilian widow RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

OVER 600 people have generously donated to a Terenure family, who recently suffered a tragic loss.

The Ciobanica family were left in shock when family patriarch, Paulo, was diagnosed with terminal cancer on September 17. He passed away just two days later on September 19 in St James’ Hospital, widowing his wife Jocelene and two children, Patrick (5) and Ariel (9).

Prior to Paulo’s passing, the family were forced to move to a new house after the landlord requested that they leave the family home, with the family left with no choice to pay a higher level of rent as a result.

In an obituary post for Paulo on RIP.ie, Brazilian native Jocelene wrote: “Paulo will always be remembered for the loving family he created, the friendship offered to all he knew. His willingness to help others and the love he spread amongst all of us we will never for-

get. Paulo was an incredible father. Hands on and always playing with Ariel and Patrick.

“They called him ‘Tati adventure’ because of his active imagination and energy to play with kids.

As a husband he was loving and caring. He used to bring me flowers, breakfast in bed and make homemade pancakes.”

Friends of the family have since started a GoFundMe page to help Jocelene with the family’s expenses, as she becomes the sole provider for the household.

The local Terenure community have rallied around the family, with popular Facebook page ‘I Love Terenure’ sharing the fundraiser, as well as local councillors and community groups.

The page, which began on September 20, has had over 604 donations since it’s inception to help Jocelene, Ariel and Patrick as they begin to rebuild their life in a new home without Paulo.

“Only those who have lost someone in their life know the pain and sad-

St Anne’s named as one of top five parks in world ST ANNE’S PARK has been named one of the world’s top five Green Flag parks, alongside green spaces in Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.

The top five were selected through a judging process, alongside 45,000 votes cast by the public globally.

The Green Flag award is an international benchmarking standard for parks and green spaces.

The scheme encourages high environmental performance and good management. Parks and green spaces are judged against eight different criteria, according to An Taisce, who run the Green Flag scheme in Ireland.

The awards are judged each June by green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit the different sites. The public were given the opportunity to cast their vote in September.

Paulo with his wife Jocelene and two children, Patrick (5) and Ariel

ness that this causes,” the GoFundMe reads.

“Jocelene met the great love of her life, married and had 2 children with him. Their lives seemed like a fairy tale until Paulo... sadly died on [Sep-

tember 19].

“With Paulo’s death, all expenses and debts will be solely Jocelene’s responsibility. We are now asking for a monetary (as well as spiritual and emotional) contribution so that she

has some financial comfort to be able to manage the next steps of all the changes and consequences that Paulo’s death will cause.”

Over €32,400 has been raised for the family so far,

with the donation page still open.

Visit the GoFundMe page at https://www. gofundme.com/f/jo-ampkids-fundraising for more details.

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MARATHON: ALAN FINISHED WITH ONE LUNG

PLANNING

Bartra launch appeal after council refuse permission

An Bord Pleanala

ed, with a proposed splitting of shower, toilet and sink facilities were also deemed as an ‘inappropriate functional layout’, according to a DCC planner.

Reacting to the council’s rejection last month, a Bartra spokesperson said: “Bartra remain committed to co-living. Ireland needs new models of housing to cater for changing demographics, living habits and employment patterns.”

Co-living has caused

controversy in the city as the government struggle to tackle the housing crisis. Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, has previously said that coliving is like a ‘boutique hotel’, and is an ‘exciting’ choice for young people.

Many disagreed with the comments made by the minister.

Bartra filed the appeal for the Rathmines project on October 21, with An Bord Pleanála due to make a decision by 25 February.

Detective Alan Curry pictured completing the marathon on Sunday morning

Dublin detective smashes marathon RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

A DETECTIVE in the Garda Ballistics unit, who lost a lung on duty some time ago, completed the Dublin Marathon last Sunday in aid of Pieta House.

Detective Alan Curry completed the marathon race in just over five hours in an effort to raise much needed funds for the suicide prevention charity.

To raise money for the marathon, Alan held a well attended coffee morning at Garda Headquarters last Friday, attended by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and several other Gardai from his section and further afield.

S p e a k i n g to D u b lin Gazette, Alan said that the coffee morning raised over €2,500, in conjunction with on-going fundraising

through his Facebook page.

“The function was held and hosted in the Ballistics Section Garda Headquarters, with the Co m m i s s i o n e r D rew Harris attending, as did a large crowd from the Depot. Sinead Ronan of Pieta House &, Sarah Kelly of Tesco Ireland all attended as well, and Tesco Navan Road and SuperValu Ashtown

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very kindly donated to our morning,” Alan said.

This was Alan’s first marathon, and he said that he was thrilled to be able to complete the race to benefit such a worthy cause.

“This was my first [marathon] and with only one lung, I made it home in 5 hours and 15 minutes. I’m so over the moon!

“I was always going

I was always going to try and bring it home for Pieta House

Detective Alan Curry with just some of the funds raised

to try to bring it home for Pieta House once I decided I was doing the marathon for them.

“As an organisation, [An Garda Siochana] h ave b e e n t o u c h e d greatly by suicide.

“I have lost colleagues, friends and family to it, and it is an epidemic at the moment,” Alan said.

“Pieta House do outstanding work, and rely on donations and fundraising for over 85% of their funding.

“When I approached my bosses they were so supportive, and gave me all the assistance I needed,” he continued.

The detective had vast amount of supports from his colleagues, friends and family in the race.

Dozens of people commenting on a Facebook post showing support to Alan, backing him in his endeavours to raise money for Pieta House last weekend.

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AN APPEAL has been launched to An Bord Pleanala, after planning permission for a co-living space in Rathmines was refused by Dublin City Council.

The company behind the development, Bartra Capital, have launched the appeal after the sevenstorey development was refused permission after a planner highlighted an ‘objectionable’ level of shared facilities in the project on Ardee Road.

Dublin City Council denied permission for the project in September. In Bartra’s proposals, there would be 13 to 18 residents per floor with a single shared kitchen and living area. Most of the rooms were expected to be single rooms, measuring in at 16sqm.

The bathrooms provid-

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DEVASTATING FIRE AT SCOIL CHAITRIONA

School appeals for books after blaze guts building RACHEL DARCY

Spooooky times in Whitehall Ciara Moorehead and Siobhan Myler, both students from Whitehall College of Further Education, St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin pictured participating in their Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ Charity event to support ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ Hospital 2019. Picture: CONOR MCCABE PHOTOGRAPHY

FOLLOWING a devastating fire on their premises last week, Scoil Chaitriona in Coolock are asking for books to be donated to the school to stock their new library.

The school was ravaged by a fire in the early hours of the morning on October 16, with their new library totally destroyed in the blaze.

Now, teachers and local representatives have organised a book donation for the school to replace the books that were destroyed in last week’s incident.

There will be a collection point at gates of the school every Saturday in November at 10am, with local Labour senator Aodhan O’Riordan also offering to collect books from anyone who

Scoil Chaitriona in Coolock caught fire last week

cannot make it to Scoil Chaitriona themselves to donate.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Senator O’Riordan said that the support received following the appeal has been incredible thus far.

“The senior end of the school was destroyed, and they’d only

had a new library installed a couple of months ago which was totally destroyed along with all the books as well.

“In talking to the school and the staff and trying to find ways we could be of support, and having been a school principal myself, the library seemed to be

the one thing that the community could rally around.

“I put out a call online and have been taken aback by the response to it – its been shared over a thousand times on Facebook, and I’m getting calls and emails from people all over the country who want to contribute,” said Senator O’Riordan.

He continued: “I’m getting emails from individuals who want to support, from other schools, libraries, publishers, book shops, I’m imagining I’ll be busy over the next while collecting all these books!

“When something like this happens, I think people really want to help, and it’s great to see.

“The soul of the school and the work of the school needs to be rallied around, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Kotey and Aria O’Mahoney

Macie and Alfie Nally

Arianna Lai, Sarah Gormley and Tom Gormley. Pictures: Andres Poveda

Preview screening of The Addams Family T

HEY’RE creepy and they’re kooky, and The Addams Family were back on the big screen at a special preview screening at the Light House Cinema last week.

Members of the mysterious and spooky Addams family -- Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma -- are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives.

But trouble soon arises when shady TV personality Margaux Needler realises that the Addams’ eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighbourhood.

Vic, Willow and Lyndsey Reid

Clare and Padraig McLoughlin with Caleb and Dylan

Aoife and Dylan McCabe

Mark, Fionn and Ava Jones

Grace Mongey with daughter Sienna

Sally and Robyn McGowan

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INCREDIBLE: MARK RAN TWO MARATHONS IN LESS THAN A DAY

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Mark Conlon (left) pictured with Gary Reinhardt from East of Ireland Marathons.

Two marathons in one day for Mark PADRAIG CONLON

CLONDALKIN MARATHON legend Mark Conlon pushed himself to the limit last weekend in what he describes as his toughest challenge ever.

The Bawnogue man took part in the Dublin Marathon hours after completing another marathon to help raise money for Saint Vincent De Paul.

Even though he has completed over 200 marathon’s to date, ex soldier Mark says none tested him as much as last weekend’s endeavours. “ I c a n’t a c t u a l l y believe how well it went because it was definitely the toughest one yet” Mark told Dublin Gazette.

“I started at 12.30 am in Clontarf, the wind was blowing so strongly along the seafront, it was very cold, I had windburn the next day!

“I had no support but thankfully the road was very busy and well lit as I ran down and back to the wooden bridge.

“Karen Shine, my best friend who got me to

the start line, and helps me so much every year, brought a lot of water and left it along the road for me.

“I finished that marathon at 5 am and then went to the North Star Hotel in Amiens Street where I had a shower then went off to meet the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House before taking part in the Dublin Marathon.

“I had no sleep and felt sick and to be honest didn’t think I’d be able to do it but I bumped into some friends who helped give me a lift and told me to give it a go.

“Two and a half miles into it I still felt sick and thought I was going to faint, it was very tough.

“After 18 miles I got my second wind and felt much better, thankfully the sick feeling went away.

“The crowd helped to lift me as well, they are always brilliant at the Dublin Marathon.

“What made this challenge so tough was that all through the first marathon I was thinking about the second one,

and all through the second one I was thinking about the first!

“The most important thing was the mission to raise as much as possible for individuals and families that are going through difficult times especially coming up to Christmas and I hope it helps someone, that’s what got me through it.

“I want to thank all the businesses in Clondalkin

who put out buckets and all the people who contributed.

“I also want to thank my sponsors Discount Supplements, North Star Hotel, Asics in Kildare Outlet and the Logo Shop.”

If you would like to donate to Mark’s fundraiser for Saint Vincent De Paul please go to the link: https://bit. ly/2mS7BG4.

Mark Conlon pictured with Lord Mayor Paul Mc Auliffe

THE Script have announced that they will be performing at The World’s Big Sleep Out at Trinity College on December 7.

The World’s Big Sleep Out will see events take place in 50 locations across the globe, to attempt to raise €50,000,000 to fight global homelessness.

Partner of World’s Big Sleep Out in Ireland, Depaul, welcomed the announcement that The Script will perform for those taking part in the event.

David Carroll, Depaul chief executive, said: ”It is fantastic news that The Script are supporting WBSO event at Trinity College. Homelessness is a major issue right across Ireland with more men, women and children finding themselves homeless than ever before. Support from The Script will put a very large spotlight on helping those who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness.”

People are urged to register for an official event or sign up to “Host Your Own” sleep out in a backyard, office car park, high school, university campus or elsewhere by visiting www. bigsleepout.com.

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Marathon places to be lottery only THE KBC DUBLIN MARATHON organisers have announced that places for the 2020 Dublin Marathon will be allotted through a lottery system instead of the current first-come, first-served online process.

Jim Aughney, Race Director of Dublin Marathon, said: “Demand for the Dublin Marathon has never been greater, and we believe the lottery is the fairest system to offer all runners the same opportunity to participate.”

Entry to the lottery will be open from the November 1 to November 30.

There will be a registration fee of €15 per entry which will be fully refundable if the applicant is not successful, or redeemable against entry fee if the applicant is successful.

Registrants will learn their entry status via SMS and email between January 3 to 10. Successful entrants will have until January 31 to accept their offer, and any place not accepted will be reallocated between February 4 and February 7.

COURTS : AMERICAN TOURIST NEEDED STITCHES TO HIS EAR

Jailed for biting ‘good samaritan’ A MAN who was jailed for biting an American tourist acting as “a good Samaritan”, told gardaí he could not have caused the injuries to the victim because he has no teeth.

Aaron Kiely (35) of no fixed abode pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting Sean Beauchamp causing him harm at Liffey Street, Dublin 1 on August 13, 2017. He has 185 previous convictions for assault, violent behaviour, robbery, theft and road traffic offences.

Kiely was jailed for 18 months after the court heard the victim had injuries to his head, ear, face and arm after a number of people set upon when he intervened in a row between Kiely and his girlfriend.

Judge Martin Nolan commented that it was “not a particularly good day for good Samaritans” He said the victim took steps to make sure he had not become infected from the bite which caused him “considerable additional worry”.

Judge Nolan accepted that Kiely was intoxicated that day before he sentenced him to 18

months in prison.

Detective Garda Patrick Gallagher told John Byrne BL, prosecuting, that Mr Beauchamp was working for an airline and had come in on a flight into Dublin that day.

He was in the city centre looking for somewhere to eat when he spotted Kiely and a woman nearby.

He said the couple seemed to be intoxicated before Kiely appeared to grab her by the throat and blows were exchanged between the pair.

Mr Beuachamp intervened, wrestling Kiely to the ground and the woman walked away.

Det Gda Gallagher said a number of people then stepped in to come to Kiely’s aid and Mr Beauchamp was assaulted. During the attack Kiely bit him on the ear and swung a crutch at him.

The victim was later treated in hospital for injuries to his head, face, ear and arm. Kiely was identified as a suspect as gardaí viewed CCTV footage of the attack.

Kiely told gardaí he and his partner were having “a domestic” and he believed Mr Beau-

Triumphant grand prix in Phoenix Park

Train Dog Family car reunited returned with owners safely

AN EXCITED DOG who boarded a train from Maynooth to Connolly station earlier this week was reunited with his owners following a social media appeal.

Irish Rail tweeted a picture of Oscar saying that the ‘friendly commuter’ had found himself on board the 7:30am train from Maynooth to Connolly Station on Tuesday morning.

Oscar was reunited with his owners at Connolly Station after being alerted to his early morning adventures through social media.

Oscar is the third dog this year who has embarked on a railroad adventure.

AN ASHBOURNE family are relieved after their son’s stolen wheelchair was returned last weekend.

On Saturday morning, CCTV caught three people breaking into the Fitzgerald home and stealing the keys of the family car. The thieves made off with the car which had the wheelchair belonging to six-year-old Kyle, in the boot. His specially adapted car set and walking frame were also still inside.

Kyle’s father, Rory Fitzgerald said: “They were looking for the keys of the car which were thankfully downstairs.

However, without his specially designed apparatus’, Kyle would have struggled to get around.

“The wheelchair is his only mode of transport and we wouldn’t have been able to replace it for weeks,” said Rory.

Rory’s online post pleading with the culprits to return the wheelchair was shared over 18,000 times, which thankfully aided in its recovery.

champ started the fight. He said he could not have been able to bite the victim as he has no teeth.

Det Gda Gallagher said Mr Beauchamp had a number of blood tests carried out in Ireland to ensure he had not been infected from the bite.

When he returned to American he got further tests carried out as he was anxious about the potential consequences of the assault. All tests proved negative.

A victim impact report stated that Mr Beauchamp paid €15,000 in medical costs, €11,000 of which was covered by his insurance. He needed stitches to his ear but had since made a full recovery.

Oisin Clarke BL, defending, said his client was now stable on methadone and asked the court to accept that his plea of guilty prevented the victim from having to travel to Ireland to give evidence at trial.

“He is not a man of violence,” counsel asked the court to accept before he added that the other people who were involved in the attack were not there at “his client’s behest”.

A new book by Bob Montgomery (pictured), The Irish International Grand Prix 1929-1931, is a truly remarkable exploration of the earliest efforts by the newly-founded Irish Free State to gain recognition as a progressive independent modern country by its international peers.

The new book tells incredible story of WT Cosgrave’s ambitious plan to use motor racing to showcase Ireland as an independent and progressive modern country.

The Irish Free State at the end of the 1920s was still dominated by the events and repercussions of the War of Independence and subsequent Civil War. Picture: PETER HOULIHAN

Suspended sentence for electrician who punched teen A DUBLIN electrician who carried out a “cowardly unprovoked” one punch assault on a teenager during a night out has received a suspended prison term.

Brendan McSherry (27) of Kilmore Ave., Artane pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm of Caoimhin McCarthy on Coast Road , Portmarnock, Dublin on October 8, 2017.

Aideen Collard BL, prosecuting told the court that the victim was aged 18 at the time and was out celebrating a friend’s 18th birthday. Towards the end of the night he felt unwell and a friend took him outside to get air.

McSherry appeared to “come from nowhere” and punched the victim to the side

of the head. The victim fell onto the road and his head hit the ground.

He suffered bleeding to his ear and numbness to side of his face. In a victim impact statement the injured party said the attack had a big effect on him and said his face is still not the same and “droops slightly”.

He said he suffers nightmares and his studies were affected.

“It upsets me. I could have died,” he said.

He added that he felt vulnerable and weak as a result of the attack.

Judge Martin Nolan said this was a cowardly and unprovoked assault on a blameless young man who was enjoying a night out with friends.

“It doesn’t help him one wit to say he was

drunk because he put himself in that position,” he said.

He said that in the last week he had dealt with a number of similar assaults in which “otherwise decent people behaved in an atrocious way”.

He said his instinct was to imprison McSherry but he noted he had no relevant previous convictions and was unlikely to reoffend.

He said he didn’t think McSherry deserved a prison sentence. He suspended a three year sentence on condition that McSherry pay a sum of €12,500 to the victim.

He said this was a way to punish him. Lawyers for McSherry told the court that he was ashamed and regretful of his actions.

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Are Vulture Funds getting their claws into your property?

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n recent years, Vulture funds have been snapping up thousands of Irish home, business and farm loans.

Permanent TSB, AIB and Bank of Ireland, all bailed out by the state, are among the institutions who’ve sold thousands of mortgages linked to struggling homeowners for billions of euro.

Earlier this month, Ulster Bank agreed to sell

€800 million of mortgages, mainly issued on family homes, to US vulture fund CarVal Investors.

The vulture funds are about to be presented with another €9bn before the end of this year, with the letters due to start arriving in early 2020.

Starting next week, and all the way up to Christmas, Dublin Gazette will publish a series of features designed to reach out and help readers, plus

their friends and family, who may be cau ght up in financial distress.

We will talk to people who are working on finding solutions to halt this impending financial distress, and also look at what’s really going on with profiteering, Irish banking, the courts and what, if anything, our elected representatives plan to do about it in the run-up to the next General Election.

We’ll be examining the roles currently being played by:  Vulture Funds - who are they, and who benefits most from their profiteering activities.?  Reits - spiralling rents and the export of untaxed profits, described by the Master of the High Court as “Apple II”;  Banks - what exactly is happening with Distressed Loan Sales today at AIB, Ulster Bank, Permanent TSB, BoI and KBC?  Politicians - what the various party spokespersons, and some leading politicians, have to say.  Confidence and Supply - we ask why our political leaders are hiding behind Brexit and suffering from indecision, while the Dublin housing crisis worsens.  Courts and the obvious need for Legal Aid to assist those attempting to keep a roof over their heads.  Homelessness –In the midst of the worst housing crisis in the history of the state, we’ll talk to Dublin City Councillor Anthony Flynn, Fr Peter McVerry, and many others, heavily involved in the sector.  Charity - we will be looking at Inner City Helping Homeless, Focus Ireland and McVerry Trust, amongst many others, to see how they are helping Dublin’s homeless population.  Ethical Solutions - what has the Not-For-Profit sector got to offer in terms of ethically-funded alternatives to the Vulture Funds?  Solutions- what can you possibly do about it?

So please join us on this seven-week journey which will help guide you, and maybe someone you know, towards a route to recovery.

Please keep this seven-part pull-out section, share it with your family, your neighbours and friends, and build up a paper and/or digital collection over the coming weeks.

First up, starting next week, we will open the series by looking at Vulture Funds, who or what are they, how did they get their claws into this country, and why are they still with us.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Tara Keenan and Luke Lawless

Denise Byne and David Byrne

Michael Pope and Ciara Griffin

Preview of Gemini Man lights up Dublin W

ill Smith fans were out in force for the special preview screening of his innovative action-thriller Gemini Man. Spotted

on the night were Jay Duffy, George McMcMahon and Rachel Smith as well as Gail Kaneswaran who was accompanied by her son Jackson.

Clint Drieberg and David Mitchell and right Beth Sheridan and Megan Corcoran Paul Nugent and Baz Nugent

Gail Kaneswaran and her son Jackson

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Colm Dempsey, Luca Dempsey, aged 2, and Masina Dempsey, from Ratoath

Marian Lynam from Rathfarnham, finishes the Great Pink Run Pictures: Sportsfile Paul Spollen from Castleknock

(Above) Edel Cannon from Lucan, centre, with members of Team Edel during the Great Pink Run

Debbie McDonald and Linda Farrell from Balbriggan

Cathal McKenna, and Ana Lucia

Think Pink O

ver 6,000 men women and children, all donned in pink, crossed the starting line for Breast Cancer Ireland’s Great Pink Run in the Phoenix Park recently.

Participants from all over gathered to run, walk, jog or wheel the 5km or 10km routes around the park.

Each participant received a race t-shirt, goodie bag and finishers medal.

Competitors started the course in the Phoenix Park at the junction of Furze Road and Chesterfield Avenue and worked their way around the park to finish back on Furze Road after a few tortuous hills had been completed.

Kathleen Connors, Geraldine O’Malley and Fiona Garrigan

Georgie Crawford, Jill Murphy, Denise Ashe and Orla Byrne celebrate with their medals

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STYLE:

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HALLOWEEN has barely come and gone, but as is par for the course, we’re already getting into a festive season swing.

With Christmas this and that in abundance in every shop, our mind has naturally turned to what we’ll wear this coming party season.

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LAUGHING STOCK COMEDY CLUB | BILL HICKS COMMEMORATIVE TRIBUTE

Commemorating the 26th anniversary of comedy legend PADRAIG CONLON

IN any poll of the greatest comedians of all time, you’ll usually find Bill Hicks in the top 10.

Nearly three decades after his death from cancer at the tragically young age of 32, his legacy continues to grow as new generations of comedy fans discover his work.

His standup was pure rock and roll, he was a prophet who raged against authority and the nature of accepted truth.

His act wasn’t just gags and giggles, he urged his audiences to question things they might never before have considered questioning.

Eve n t h o u g h h e has been dead since 1994, quite a lot of the things he discusses in his performances are the same things we find infuriating about the world in 2019; US foreign policy, hypocrisy of religion, poverty and lying politicians.

Irish fans of the legendary Hicks will be delighted to hear the annual commemorative tribute for him in Dublin, which takes place on the anniversary of his passing February 26, returns next year.

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The Laughing Stock Comedy Club (TLSCC) recently announced they’re are back with their ‘6th Public Members Bill’ which will include Bill’s brother Steve, contributions from comedians and poets, and loads of other great Hicks related stuff.

On a statement released recently TLSCC they said: “26th February 2020 is the 26th anniversary of Bill Hicks’ passing and we are honoured to have his brother Steve Hicks live in The Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin 2.

“Steve will share his own memories and answer any questions you always wanted answered about the life and times of Bill.

“The three hour show will also feature live tributes by comedians singers and poets who play from their f**kin heart, video tributes and other surprises.

“A raffle will take place for a portrait of Bill.

“As always a local [ Dublin] charity and Bill Hicks Wildlife Foundation will benefit from door and raffle receipts, after costs.”

Tickets are €17.50 and are on sale now.

The three hour show will also feature live tributes by comedians singers and poets who play from their f**kin heart, video tributes and other surprises

31 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 13 COMMERCIAL FEATURE

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GHOST

The Story of a Breathtaking Piece of Metal Theatre

TOBIAS Forge is, surprisingly, a somewhat shy and considered character. He’s a man who never really intended to front a major rock band, and yet here he is.

His outlet, Swedish rockers ‘Ghost’, are something of a unique offering: an evolving, theatrical touring act with subtle changing narratives, rotating fictional frontmen, and a ‘plot’ that not long ago would have risked the ire of an Irish audience.

“This cycle is closing in on its end date,” Forge tells us of Ghost’s latest outings in a rare interview.

He’s referring to the evolv-

 JAMES HENDICOTT

ing characters he’s played over the course of Ghost’s life so far; the roles of three different popes, and now, more recently, his latest persona ‘Cardinal Copia’.

“You need to be flexible in how you think about the cardinal on the next album. There’s not going to be a Cardinal Copia, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be gone,” Forge expands.

Ghost, understandably, can be a confusing and surreal narrative to out-

GOINGOUTOUT Cher plays 3Arena November 1

siders. For many years, Forge didn’t appear outside of his various masked roles, until last year, in the middle of a televised interview, he simply took the mask off.

Since, he’s become a little more open, explaining how he had only really intended to write what’s become an epic rock opera, rather than star in it.

His band rotates around him, still masked and semi-anonymous, and what they produce is a conceptual mix of a metal show, a pyrotechnics display, and the ultimate expression of a concept album.

“I’m a big fan of thea-

tre,” Forge explains.

“My mother was always very cultural when I was a kid. We never had much money, but the money we did have, we spent on culture. I remember when I was about 13, I went to London. She would follow me to Camden, to all these stores, but she’d make me go to the Tate Modern, too.”

“That was a real blessing for me. I’m not really a fan of musicals, and it might sound strange, but one of the biggest influences on Ghost is Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is mindblowing to me. All his musicals had these bigs hits.

OCTOBER 31 (THURSDAY)

Hermitage Green @ Olympia Theatre, €26 Jesuit Drops @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5

NOVEMBER 1 (FRIDAY)

Cher @ 3Arena, €90+ This gig has been given a certain notoriety by Leo Varadkar’s claim that he wants to get Brexit over with in time to attend it. Cher has a cracking selection of pop bangers, in fairness.

Emotional Oranges @ Whelan’s, €18 Cassia @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), sold out Naoise Roo @ The Workman’s Club, €10

“In my head, I still believe I’m a guitar player, really,” he continues.

Maybe that will happen in another life. I’d put myself more in the role of Keith Richards or John Frusciante.

“I guess I was worried that if I put someone else at the head of Ghost, the project would fail. I thought they’d always see it as my project and it wouldn’t last, so I ended up doing it myself.”

The end result has been controversial at times, not least for its religious content, but also for butting up against what many metal fans would see as the more traditional

aspects of their scene.

“I’m not perfect,” Forge laughs, “but I’ve lived my life wanting to be a touring musician, so this is what being in a band was always all about. I know I can’t please everyone.”

As for playing religious characters in Ireland? “I’m aware of the tribulations, of course,” Forge says of his Catholic reference points.

“We go to many countries that are not as secular as mine. I’m not really interested in the confrontation dynamic of that.

It’s not my intention to go about preaching to people who believe homosexuality is wrong, or something

NOVEMBER 2 (SATURDAY)

Deerhunter @ Whelan’s, sold out Mary Black @ Vicar Street, sold out Opeth @ The Olympia Theatre, €34 Gerry Cinnamon @ @ 3Arena, sold out Sundown @ Whelan’s (upstairs), €13

like that. I’m here for the people who already understand what we’re trying to do. I’m here to entertain.”

GHOST play the 3Arena on Wednesday, November 20.

out Marc Rebillet @ Vicar Street, €25 Tropical F*ck Storm @ Whelan’s, €17 Davy Lyons @ The Workman’s Club, €10

NOVEMBER 5 (TUESDAY)

NOVEMBER 3 (SUNDAY)

Mary Gauthier @ Whelan’s, €25 Emmet Tinley @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15

Christina Aguilera @ 3Arena, €80 Tom Walker @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out James Barker Band @ Whelan’s, €15 Rumi @ The Workman’s Club, €8

NOVEMBER 4 (MONDAY)

NOVEMBER 6 (WEDNESDAY)

Greta Van Fleet @ The Olympia Theatre, sold

Aurora @ The Olympia Theatre, €30

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NETFLIX | HERE’S WHAT IS COMING TO OUR SCREENS THIS MONTH

Old favourites return and new hits abound on Netflix this month RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW MONTH means a whole host of new content coming to our screens, thanks to Netflix.

We’re getting into the festive swing of things this month with a variety of different Christmas films making an appearance, as well as the debut of two of this year’s most anticipated films - The Irishman and The King.

There’ll also be the return of some fan favourite series, including The Crown and Atypical, making Netflix the top destination for a cosy night in front of the TV this November. Here are some of our top picks coming to the streaming service this month.

American Son: Based on the Broadway play, American Son tells the story of Kendra EllisConnor, the mother of a missing teenage boy, as she struggles to put the pieces together of her son’s disappearance.

Atypical: Season 3: As lead charac-

ter Sam heads into his first year of college, he grapples with new challenges, from making friends to managing his schedule.

The Crown: Season 3: The third season of The Crown sees a new guard sweep into Downing Street, as Queen Elizabeth and her family struggle to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Britain. From cold-war paranoia, through to the jet-set and the space age. Elizabeth and the Royals must adapt to a new, more liberated, but also more turbulent world.

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings: This show is an anthology series showcasing the stories, memories, and inspirations behind Dolly Parton’s most beloved songs.

Stories will range from romances and inspirational tales to family dramas, westerns, and revenge comedies.

Merry Happy Whatever: A strong-willed dad navigates the stress of the holiday season when his daughter brings her new boyfriend home for Christmas.

Holiday in the Wild: To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband.

Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari.

The King: Hal, wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English

Timothee Chalamet as Hal in The King

(L - R) The Crown, Atypical, The Irishman and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings all come to Netflix this month

throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people.

But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace the life he had previously tried to escape.

Let It Snow: A snow-

storm hits a small town on a cold Christmas Eve, affecting the friendships, love lives and futures of several high school seniors.

The Knight Before Christmas: After a sorceress transports medieval knight Sir Cole to

present-day Ohio during the holiday season, he befriends Brooke, a clever and kind science teacher who’s been disillusioned by love.

The Irishman: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISH-

MAN, an epic saga of organised crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century.

Opportunities and mysteries abound in Fair City WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

DEAN IS HEARTBROKEN in the wake of Tessa’s death and takes his grief out on Mondo. Dearbhla and Mondo come up with a fitting tribute to Tessa.

Katy tells Eoghan she’s leaving Carrigstown after Tessa’s funeral and encourages him to do the same.

Eoghan is disgusted by Ciarán’s request to see Fionn.

Fiona has her own agenda when she coaxes Paul to make up with Barry, but Barry refuses Paul’s olive branch.

Damien advises Cristiano to leave Will. Will berates Cristiano for talking to Damien, but then insists they put on a public show of unity. Cristiano gets snappy with Mairead when she asks about his relationship with Will.

Mairead is determined to prove Damien wrong about Will. Will prepares to explain his injury to Mairead. Will insinuates that Cristiano is the abusive partner.

Doug continues to hide his feelings from Erica.

Barry calms a distressed Rose at Tessa’s wake. Tessa’s friends remember her at the wishing tree.

When Fiona jokes with Paul about Barry, Paul is unaware of the truth hidden in her jest. Barry and Paul

make a temporary truce at Tessa’s wake.

On the morning of Tessa’s funeral, Eoghan hides his heartbreak from Fionn. Ciarán is desperate to go to Tessa’s funeral.

Dean decides to do a charity triathlon in Tessa’s memory and enlists Mondo to help him. Dean wonders what he’s let himself in for when he agrees to Cass being his trainer.

Eoghan braces himself to go through Tessa’s will with the solicitor. Ciarán, desperate to see Fionn, kicks up a fuss in prison.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Will insists that Christiano put on a public show

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SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Noisy Dutch children banned from playground

A PRIMARY school playground has been ordered to close due to its children being too noisy.

De Buut primary school in Nijmegen, in The Netherlands, has been given until the end of October to ban pupils from using the playground, or the school will face a fine of over €10,000.

Local residents complained that the children were exceeding a 70-decibel limit on residential areas while they were playing, with officials commissioning a noise measurement. It was found the

AURA GROUP GETS GOLD AGAIN

noise level was 88 decibels, leading to the enforcement.

Pe o p l e h ave b e e n angered by the decision, with more than 4,000 people signing a petition calling on the local council to overturn the decision.

“It’s a bizarre situation, and it is absolutely unfair to the children,” Janneke Colsen, the director of the primary school, told the de Volkskrant newspaper.

“Especially now we’re constantly being told that children have to go outside and exercise more.”

Man caught airing dirty laundry on airplane window

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A CRYING baby, a person taking up the entire armrest, someone kicking the back of your seat - travelling on a flight can be stressful.

But drying your wet socks on the cabin window is definitely a new one.

Recently, an Instagram account called Passenger Shaming posted a photo of an anonymous man who wedged two white socks under the window shutter.

The image was captioned: “Me doing my laundry on the way to LA this weekend! #MULTITASKING.” One disgusted reader wrote: “I lift those shades many times with my son while flying... next time I will remember the feet juice.”

Another person agreed:

PICTURED were Barnardos Ambassador and Today FM presenter Alison Curtis, IKEA Deputy Store Manager Kaidi Samosova and Barnardos Representative Kate Conroy, with Elodie Curry, Lana Rice and Harry Kinahan, at the launch of the IKEA and Barnardos Ireland three year charity partnership.

All proceeds from the sale of the 2019

“Not putting my head up against the window ever again.”

Not all were horrified though. One said: “Better the window than hanging from the air vents.”

As Teddie can be nervous in new environments, he is looking for a home with patient and gentle adults who will be home most of the time and will allow him time to settle in at his own pace.

If you have room in your heart and home for Teddie, 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.)

SAGOSKATT range (pictured) will go directly to the charity.

IKEA and Barnardos will work to deliver a long-term positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Ireland, with a range of fundraising initiatives planned in-store throughout the year.

Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

Florida man arrested for having sex with stuffed ‘Olaf’

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Teddie.

Teddie is an exceptionally handsome four-year-old male Collie cross who can be initially shy at first but once he gets to know you, he will seek affection and cuddles.

New people and places can worry him but, with a soft and gentle approach, he will soon show you what a lovable chap he is.

Teddie is a very clever boy, who loves nothing more than a tasty treat so he will be a perfect dog for someone interested in positive reward-based training!

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Teddie

A FLORIDA man got the cold shoulder from cops last week, after being caught having sex with a cuddly toy from the movie Frozen.

Witnesses in a store in Florida told police they saw 20-year-old Cody Meader take a large Olaf from “Frozen” toy off a shelf, and begin to “dry hump” the toy.

T h e p o l i ce re p o r t claims Meader ejaculat-

ed on the Olaf doll and put it back on the shelf, then began to do the same thing to a giant unicorn teddy as well.

Meader was taken into custody while in the store and admitted to doing “stupid stuff.”

He was arrested and charged with criminal mischief.

The Olaf and unicorn stuffed animals were removed from the store and destroyed.

THE Aura Holohan Group Leisure has won two awards at the National Irish Safety Awards 2019.

Aura Leisure is Ireland’s largest leisure provider an operates in 14 centres nationwide including Aura De Paul Swimming Pool on the Navan Road, Dublin.

The group won the Sport and Leisure and the Consistent High Achiever awards.

Their Dublin facilities include 3 Anytime Fitness Clubs, 1 DKIT Sport in Dundalk and the Support Office and Holohan Leisure Consultants.

The group has won numerous national aw a rd s fo r D i s a b i l ity Inclusion, Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Quality Systems.

Gerard Morgan who is the Groups Health and Safety Officer who is

based in the Aura Leisure Centre of his hometown Navan, has been the driving force.

This is the second year in a row the group has won these awards.

Chairman of the group, Gar Holohan said: “We

have no higher priority than the safety of our customers and staff.

“We are delighted that our ongoing investment and commitment in safety training has been recognised again with this prestigious award.”

Harry Galvin, President, National Irish Safety Organisation; Gerard Morgan, Group Health and Safety Officer, Aura Holohan Group; Sharon McGuiness, chief executive, Health and Safety Authority; John Thompson, Chairperson, Northern Ireland Safety Group

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Sofa, so good – the modern sofa bed has its benefits!

IF SOMEONE mentioned a Sofa bed, you’d probably think back to 20 years ago and grimace at the thought of a bulky and gaudy contraption taking up far too much space in the corner of the room.

Lucky for us, the sofa bed has evolved so significantly that they are no longer seen as the villainous back breakers and instead renowned as undercover home heroes. For anyone who has a sofa bed, you know how lucky you are – but for those of you who haven’t made up their minds just yet, here’s some of the benefits of a sofa bed in the home.

1. LET ME, ENTERTAIN YOU! The new and improved Sofa bed is multi-functional. If you’re the type to have overnight guests over regularly, then a sofa bed will be your best friend. Sofa by day, bed at night, what’s not to love?

2. DEFINITELY DURABLE! Sofa beds are no longer the rickety and fragile mechanisms that we once knew (..and slightly feared!). You’ll be happy to hear that the days of twiggy planks of wood are now over and instead, have been replaced by durable material that are able to withstand the repetition of

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being opened, closed, and essentially, moved around.

3.SLEEP EZ-ER! The Sofa Bed is now taking your needs into consideration more than ever before.

Say goodbye to blow up mattresses and awkward sleeping bags and instead, give your guests the goodnights sleep they both need and deserve with a Sofa bed.

4. SAY NO TO SACRIFICING STYLE! Sofa beds are now being designed for both our needs and style! Therefore, people are moving them away from hidden corners and instead, having them front and centre in their living spaces!

5. CREATIVE CHANGE-UP! Having a sofa bed is perfect for those who like to change up their interior from time to time. Sofa beds are easily movable and rarely require two peoples efforts. If a sofa bed is required in a different room, it won’t involve the same amount of hassle you’d experience with a regular sofa.

For more information on sofa beds and other space savers, simply visit: www. ezlivingfurniture.ie

Another big win for Composite Doors COMPOSITE DOORS & WINDOWS Dundrum, were winners at the recent dlr Business Awards for Best Customer Service for a small retailer. The company, which is owned

by Tony Mallon and Ronan Doyle are no strangers to the winners’ podium.

Over the last four years, they have been recognised and received awards for:

learnt many harsh lessons, they have gone from strength to strength. They supply and install High Quality Doors & Windows direct to the homeowner and to a small selection of builders, who only want to provide high quality products to their clients.

You can visit their showroom in Dundrum or check www.compositedoors.ie and for aluminium www.hausmann.ie

• Best Small Business • Best Professional Service • and most recently as providing the Best Customer Service for a small retailer • In addition, they have a top 5-star rating on google which is how their customers have rated them.

They started the business in 2005 and having come through the recession, and

Composite Doors & Windows accept an award for Best Customer Service for a small retailer

 Rachel D’Arcy, style editor HALLOWEEN has barely come and gone, but as is par for the course, we’re already getting into a festive season swing.

With Christmas this and that in abundance in every shop, our mind has naturally turned to what we’ll wear this coming party season.

Model, actress and all around cool chick Cara Delevigne has teamed up with Nasty Gal for a gorgeous new collectiom, packed to the brim with party outfit potentials at a price that won’t hurt the pocket.

Tagging in some of the season’s biggest trends - faux

leather and a general rock and roll glitz - the collection is inspired by female rock icons from the 70s and 80s, packing a punch that’s sure to have you feeling worthy of being a rebellious frontwoman.

The collection also pays homage to Delevigne’s personal style, with over 40 ready-to-wear pieces available in the collection.

Items on offer also benefit from an inclusive size range, too, with sizes ranging from 4 up to a size 22, meaning everyone can emulate their inner model-cumrockstar at the office party this year!

Prices for the collection range from €30 to €270, with all items available now from NastyGal.com.

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Camel single breasted coat, Oxendales, €90

Rieker Grey nubuck western style slouch boot €75

Gabor mid-calf slouch black vegan suede boo €99.95

Susst dark tan ombre boot with buckled calf adjusters €65

Grey check wool fit and flare coat, Oxendales, €127.50

XTi French navy vegan suede covered heel boot €75

Get ready for a long, LONG winter  Jessica Maile Latte Faux fur collar waterfall suedette coat, Oxendales, €105

THE SHOEHORN has just launched their collection of tall boots for winter with an array of styles to suite any mood or taste.

Top off your winter wardrobe with sleek black leather wedge boots or, if you are feeling a bit wild, maybe a western style boot will suite your fancy. But no matter what style you choose, these boots will keep you warm through the cold winter months ahead. See www.shoehorn.ie for a great selection of boots... and shoes too!

Teal teddy faux fur coat, Oxendales, €90

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IT’S GETTING COLDER out there – there’s a nip in the air in the morning, meaning we’re finally entering the beloved coat season.

For me, a good coat is an absolute essential from October right up to February. You need something that’ll keep you cosy, but that looks stylish too. It’ll have to be durable as

well, knowing the Irish weather!

Oxendales have just released a line of some of their top coat picks for the coming season, and there’s really something for everyone in the line. From animal print to velour to faux leathers, there’s a style to suit all tastes.

The styles are affordable, ranging from €80 to €180, which isn’t half bad for a stylish jacket that’ll last you through this season and next – maybe even next year too!

Susst cuffed tall black boot with high rustic wedge €65

Tamaris maroon equestrian style buckle boot €140

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FOOD&DRINK

Meet the man behind the vegan chicken fillet roll MOST countries have food that they are well known for. France has snails, Italy has pasta, Greece has souvlaki, India has curries, Spain has paella, England has Yorkshire puddings, and Ireland has... well yes, bacon and cabbage, but even more so… The Chicken Fillet Roll.

One man who has been successful in making his own version of the chicken fillet roll is, Sam Pearson.

After completing the Start Your Own Business course by Dublin City Local Enterprise Office, Sam wanted to create a vegan business with his own niche. He started to think of the foods he used to eat before going vegan like chicken fillet rolls, ham and cheese sandwiches, McMuffin’s - and has since become famous for making the vegan versions.

His company, Vegan Sandwich Co, is passionate about creating plant based sandwiches “that’ll make you forget meat for good.”

Dublin Gazette caught up with the Dublin based food producer during the week to find out more about him and get the inside info into his famous fillet roll.

When did you become vegan?

I have been vegan for nearly three years now and have no intention of ever going back.

Cooking up a storm for Down Syndrome Centre

Throughout my life, I have always dabbled in vegetarianism and veganism, but it was when I was finally in a stable job and home, cooking all of my own meals, that I felt it was time to commit to veganism for good.

The reason I am vegan is multifaceted, but revolves mostly around making more ethical decisions for animals and the planet.

Do you think there is a good variety of vegan food options in Ireland?

I saw recently that Dublin is the top rated city for vegan options according to Tripadvisor, but honestly there is a long way to go in my view before Ireland is at capacity for plant based options.

Tell me about your ‘vegan

chicken fillet’ which went viral at this year’s Stoneybatter Festival!

One day, I pulled together the constituent parts for a vegan chick*n fillet roll – some homemade fried seitan, mayo, vegan cheeze, lettuce, tomato in a sourdough roll.

Next thing I knew, Her.ie had written an article about it as I apparently had “everyone in Dublin going crazy”.

It was something I hadn’t really experienced before.

Feedback has been amazing but despite that I’m still working hard on a few new exciting things to ensure everyone has their perfect vegan chick*n fillet roll combo.

What sets your sandwiches apart from the rest?

I really try to get creative with

Bright in the summer

event and we have a fantastic set up for demos where everyone can see what I am doing.

“It is very interactive and we encourage audience participation - I love dealing with questions from the audience while I work’.

There will be a raffle on the evening with the top prize of an overnight B&B at Neven’s award winning MacNean House & Restaurant in Cavan with all proceeds going to the Down Syndrome Centre.

Tickets available from Eventbrite or from the Down Syndrome Centre 01-6618000.

General Admission is €30 and VIP Tickets are €50.

Food preparation dangers A NEW survey has revealed that 96% of parents are unknowingly placing their babies in danger when it comes to food preparation. The Mummy Cooks parent research found that 96% of parents did not know they should heat their baby’s food to a temperature of over 70 degrees celsius to kill bacteria, before serving it to baby at the safe temperature range of 21 37.5 degrees celsius.

To help parents, Mummy Cooks is launching the ThermoSpoon which has been designed to help parents check the temperature of baby food and milk. It’s BPA free and can also be used to check the bath temperature.

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and warm during the winter

ANOTHER one of the 16 remaining Victorian pubs in Dublin, Ryan’s on Parkgate Street is certainly easy on the eye. Refurbished after a fire about 10 years ago, the interior must challenge for the best in the city.

The fabulous ornate bar is joined by tributes to original form, including gas lamps, whiskey barrels and tea drawers.

Completing the setting is Ireland’s oldest (indoor) two faced clock in Ireland, which sits over the bar and, while some of Dublin’s pubs operate without a snug, Ryan’s still has two.

Having teamed up with FX Buckley, the food menu matches the elegance of the interior and, coupled with an extensive seafood range, offers great food in a traditional setting. Bright during the summer and warm during the winter, a visit is highly recommended. @guinnessadvisor

my plant based sandwiches as I think we’re just about at saturation point for falafel and grated carrot.

I create all my own plant based meat substitutes, cheeze, sauces and salads to create unique combinations many wouldn’t think possible with a plant based diet.

How can people hear more about you and taste some of your famous sandwiches?

If you’d like to follow my journey, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @vegansandwichco I’m at Twilight Market at Honest2Goodness in Glasnevin every Thursday evening from 5pm - 9pm with my vegan chick*n fillet rolls and at Honest2Goodness Market every Saturday with my menu of vegan breakfast muffins.

RENOWNED Chef Neven Maguire will be cooking up a storm in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre this November.

The event will be hosted

by RTE Presenter Brendan O’Connor who will oversee proceedings as Neven and his crew put on a live Cookery Demonstration in The Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse on November 13th.

The event is supported

by Simply Better at Dunnes Stores who will showcase some of the finest Irish produce on the evening also.

Speaking ahead of the event, Neven told us what people can expect on the night.

“It is a wonderful informal

Ryan’s on Parkgate Street

A GROUP of ex-workers at fast food chains have revealed things that customers used to do that wrecked their head.

Insider.com spoke with the former employees and have shared the behaviours to educate us on what not to do in a fast-food restaurant.

The list includes; not knowing what you want before ordering and holding up an entire line, asking for a water cup but being sneaky and filling it with a soft drink, using the bathroom without buying something, taking the mick and taking enough condiment packets to fill your kitchen.

Other pet peeves of the employees were allowing kids to order their meal at rush hour holding up the line, making extremely specific order requests which they said can slow down the entire kitchen, patrons leaving a mess on their table and being impatient or rude with staff.

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GETTING OUT AND ABOUT

A fairytale weekend away at Lough Eske JESSICA MAILE

GETTING away from the hustle and bustle of daily life doesn’t mean you have to book flights, get to the airport at crazy o’clock in the morning and venture to some far-flung destination. Sometimes, packing up the car, putting on your favourite music and driving off into the wild Irish countryside can be a great adventure.

That’s what I did and headed north to Donegal.

But not just anywhere in Donegal. Our compass was set to the idyllic haven of Lough Eske Castle, a true getaway destination with a rich history dating back to the 15th century.

When you drive around the bend and the castle comes into view, it immeditately relaxes you and let’s you know you will be well taken care of.

Lough Eske Castle is just 8km from Donegal town and sits proudly on a 43 acre forest estate that hugs the shore of

Lough Eske, close to the Bluestack mountains.

Everywhere you turn there are spectacular views.

The castle seemlessly blends Old World charm with the conveniences of a modern world-class hotel and I had the chance to experience all it has to offer. It also has the

most magnificent smell of burning turf, no matter where you are in the main part of the castle. Pure heaven...

Guests have access to golf, fishing, lakeside treks and horseback riding. and a history tour of the castle itself, which I highly recommend.

My room, to my delight, was the Lady Francis Suite in the main part of the castle. The suite was well-appointed with a huge canopy bed and a master-bathroom suite that I treated like my own mini spa. The best thing about the room was how quiet it was. and quiet means proper rest.

There are plenty of options for food and drink including contemporary cuisine at Cedars restaurant, the relaxed atmosphere of the Gallery Bar and Lobby Lounge where you can get a

hearty lunch and a quiet drink. Another highlight for foodies is the Traditional Afternoon Tea with

TRAVEL

Lough Eske Castle Hotel, just 8km north of Donegal Town, is a five-star hotel with an impressive list of amenities and is set in some extraordinary countryside which includes its namesake, Lough Eske and the Bluestack mountains (below).

an amazing selection of teas to sip with savoury sandwiches and sweet pastries. and cakes.

My favourite hangout, however, was the Father Browne Bar. It’s part bar and part picture gallery with over 200 photos from the legendary Father Browne. It is definitely worth ordering a drink and immersing yourself in these pictures of Ireland’s past.

If I wasn’t already spoiled enough, the Thermal Suite at the Cara Organic Beauty spa just melted the stress away.

This spa is a five-star

resort experience that has eight treatment rooms and a welcoming skillful staff.

I found the pool was an ideal way to get refreshed to start the day and the large hot tub, sauna, steam room were the perfect way to end it.

Lough Eske Castle has a lot to offer but where it really shines is their service and attention to detail.

In all my travels, I have never met a more welcoming and friendly staff.

They are why this hotel deserves every single one of its five stars.

For more information or to avail of any of their special offers, visit www.lougheskecastlehotel.com

Some high style and weaving magic at Magee JESSICA MAILE

A weaving wanna-be at the Magee 1866 retail shop in the heart of Donegal town.

IT IS no secret that Donegal is known for its tweed, but I wanted to know why. So while staying at Lough Eske Castle, I decided to head back to Donegal town to investigate.

Luckily, the gracious

people at Magee Weavers gave me a tour of how they weave their famous tweed and even some hands-on experience with a loom in their Magee 1866 retail shop.

Magee is a family-run business that dates back to the 1860s when John Magee established a drapers shop in Donegal town. It is now owned by the Temple family and is still very much

thriving today.

I witnessed the machines whirring and learned how the looms were setup, the fabric is washed, mended and then ready for its final inspection. The skill in making these fine fabrics is utterly extraordinary.

And this is a skill I by no means mastered. My experience on a 150-yearsold loom was mind-boggling. Having

to use both hands and legs in a certain sequence was not easy and the sound on the smaller unmechanised loom was still quite loud. But I loved the experience and appreciate my newfound knowledge of this iconic fabric.

To get your hands on your very own Magee1866 tweed, visit their Dublin shop at 21-26 Anne Street or visit www.magee1866.com.

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This week, we look at strokes and heart attacks, coping with depression and dealing with the cold weather

Strokes and heart attacks explained Keeping warm MOIRA HANNON

Freelance journalist

WHEN the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the cold weather, which commonly include hypothermia, flu and loss of mobility.

TURN UP THE HEAT Elderly people can develop hypothermia if their home is less than 16C. This is because their bodies don’t conserve heat as efficiently as younger ones.

The HSE recommends a room temperature of 21C for active older people or 24C for those who are inactive. Diabetes and thyroid conditions heighten the risk of hypothermia.

FINANCIAL HELP The recent Budget increased the Fuel Allowance by €2 per week to €24.50 (from January 2020) — this is payable to anyone living on social welfare, including pensioners.

The Warmer Homes Scheme provides free services to help householders who receive Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit to insulate their house better.

Other allowances available to help make the winter easier for older people include Household Benefits Package, Electricity Allowance, Natural Gas Allowance and Housing Aid (providing grants to repair houses) — contact your local authority for more information.

STAYING MOBILE Keeping active is vitally important to help stay warm during cold weather.

The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab-rails or a stair-lift.

LAYER UP Wearing two or three thin layers of loose-fitting clothing keeps you warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. Thermal underwear is a worthwhile investment and don’t go outside without putting on hat, gloves, winter coat, boots, and a scarf for your mouth and nose.

HOT TIPS TO STAY WARM Have at least one hot meal during the day.

Drink hot drinks regularly throughout the day and stock up on basic food for the days when you may be unable to get out to the shops.

Eat as many fresh fruit and vegetables as you can every day for a vital vitamin boost — especially important for older people.

A HEART attack occurs when the coronary arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become blocked off.

The coronary arteries, which supply blood to the

heart muscle, may gradually narrow because of a build up of fatty plaque on their inner lining.

Symptoms of a heart attack The most common

symptom of a heart attack is chest pain.

This is usually a crushing or tight pain, which may move to your jaw or your arms particularly on the left side.

You may also feel short of breath, sweaty or sick.

Some people may feel light–headed or loose consciousness.

However, 10-15 per cent of people have a heart attack may not feel anything. This is more common in older people, especially women and those with diabetes.

Treatment of a heart attack If you have a heart attack, you will be cared for in the coronary unit of a hospital, where you will be given the treatment you require.

On recovery, you will be encouraged to enrol in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, which will provide you with help and advice on how to best care for your heart in future.

Strokes A stroke is caused by an interruption of the blood supply to part of the brain.

The term ‘stroke’ comes from the fact that it usually happens without any warning, ‘striking’ the person from out of the blue.

A stroke is not a heart attack. The effects of a stroke are worse in the beginning.

However, there is usually some amount of recovery in the first six weeks.

Symptoms of a stroke People who experience a stroke may lose use or sensation in the face or limbs, or they may suffer a loss of vision as a result of damage to nerve cells in a part of your brain because the blood supply to the brain has been cut off.

Prevention and treatment of strokes You can reduce your chances of getting a stroke by making certain changes in your lifestyle, especially not smoking and controlling high blood pressure. If you have high cholesterol, lowering your cholesterol levels may also reduce your risk.

Further information: Contact your nearest HSE Local Health Office, or The Irish Heart Foundation on 01 6685001. E-mail: info@irishheart.ie. Website: www.irishheart.ie

HOW TO COPE WITH DEPRESSION EVERYONE feels sad sometimes, but if sadness lasts too long it may be depression. The HSE advise that, although depression may strike ‘out of the blue’ and for no obvious reason, there is usually more than one cause.

Some of the common causes may include: Death of a loved one – a spouse, close relative or pet. The onset of chronic illness or pain. Family history of depression. Financial worries and Loneliness.

Signs of depression Feeling low or sad is not the only sign of depression. Common symptoms will usually include a combination of the following: Losing interest in activities which were normally enjoyable. Feelings of guilt – even about things that happened in the past. A sense of tiredness and fatigue even when doing very little. A prolonged feeling of sadness or being ‘down’. Being more worried or anxious than normal. Problems getting to sleep or waking early. Losing self-confidence

Difficulty making decisions.

Being snappy or irritable.

Change in eating habits. Avoiding other people. Thoughts of death. Crying a lot.

Getting help Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Accepting that you need help can be the first step to your recovery. Start by making an appointment to visit your family doctor. Your doctor may prescribe medication and/or suggest a suitable type of therapy.

If he/she is concerned, you may be asked to see a ‘consultant in psychiatry of old age’ – this is a specialist who deals specifically with depression in older people. The psychiatrist can advise you on how best to manage your depression.

Treatment Depression can be managed in different

ways, including medication, counselling/talk therapy and helping yourself stay well.

These include: • Talking to a family member or friend about any upsetting experiences • Keeping in contact with family and friends • Developing an interest or hobby • Joining a local support group such as Active Age Eating a balanced diet, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables • Taking regular exercise – such as walking • Avoiding alcohol

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BROGAN RETIRES: FOOTBALL: TRIBUTES flooded in from

across the GAA World and beyond, after Bernard Brogan called time on his intercounty career with the Dublin Senior Footballers,.

“After 15 amazing years on the road, now is the right time for me to hang up the boots and retire from Dublin inter-county football,” Brogan’s statement began.

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WITH the drop-in pitch taking shape at Donnybrook’s Energia Park throughout the week, Rathgar woman Anna O’Flanagan says the Irish women’s panel are absolutely “buzzing” for their shot at a place in the Olympic Games.

They face Canada on Saturday (7pm) and Sunday (7.10pm) in a twolegged affair with the best aggregate score going to Tokyo 2020.

O’Flanagan – who recently played her 200th international cap for Ireland – is among a number of Dubs in the panel alongside Nikki Evans, Gillian Pinder, Chloe Watkins, Nicci Daly, Hannah Matthews, Sarah Hawkshaw, Deirdre Duke and Lizzie Murphy.

And they cannot wait to play on the new pitch which has, with the assistance of friends and family volunteers, been under construction since last Saturday to lay down an astroturf hockey pitch on top of the usual 3G

rugby surface.

It allows them to boost the crowd from around 1,500 at UCD to 6,200 and, buoyed by last year’s World Cup silver medal, the hope is the venue will be rocking when they take on the world number 15.

Speaking on Monday following her selection, O’Flanagan said: “We just wanted this week to come. It has been a long time waiting for this to come around so its nice to have the team selected. It was extremely tight and we have a 24-player panel but we are all glad we have made it this far and buzzing for the weekend to come.”

The direct showdown format is a marked difference from the usual tournament format for Olympic qualification where, usually, three out of ten sides would earn their place. This time, it is winner takes all.

“We have been able to hone in our focus much sooner than previous times, knowing we are facing just Canada. We have been doing a lot of

Anna O’Flanagan in action against Canada in 2018. Picture: Adrian Boehm

work on that, focusing our training on things we need to do. It’s a different format but we have to just play a game of hockey, bring our own individual skills to the best of our ability.

“It means there’s not much number crunching or permutations. It’s just about going out for two games, go for two wins. That’s kept us quite calm,

thinking about many ifs and buts of what might happen.”

The women will also be hoping to gain a modicum of revenge over Canada who denied the Irish men a place in Tokyo in heartbreaking circumstances last Sunday, scoring a last second penalty stroke awarded by a hugely contentious video review.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS CONGRATULATIONS WELL done to the Junior to our A laJunior B football team on the 1/4 final championship victory on Sunday afternoon. It was a pretty great team effort with some of the elder statesmen rolling back the clocks and the younger players providing the wheels for a terrific victory. They now play their semi final next Sunday. Keep an eye out on our social media for the fixture announcement.

Our under 13 girls were defeated in the cup final last Saturday by Erin Go Bragh, but this doesn’t tell half the story. They were strong, brave, and the whole team were all stars, not just in this game, but all year also. Despite a brilliant performance, they were unlucky in defeat and with super performances from Alicia Crennell, Abi Ryan and Abby McGuirk in goal. Hard luck girls, you did your club and your families very proud all year.

With the mid term break upon us, the kids will be under your feet… The details of our Halloween camp have now been published and are available to view on the website. For more information, contact Gerry at the number on the page.

The executive committee of the club would like to extend deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Noel Walley, a life long member and supporter of the club. Details of the arrangements have been posted on our social media pages. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

St Patrick’s Athletic celebrate their success. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

RAHENY THIS years’ Annual General Meeting of Raheny GAA Club will take place on Monday 2nd December 2019 in the Club hall at 8.00pm.

Only paid up full members are permitted to attend. Nominations and/or Motions/Recommendations should be with the Club secretary no later than Monday 11th November 2019.

Please be informed that a summary of the Clubs’ audited accounts can be viewed by appointment with a club officer in attendance from Monday 18th November 2019.

Herewith please find nomination papers for both executive and nonexecutive positions on the club website.

It is important for the effective running of the Club that all these positions are filled.

Raheny GAA Club is a designated GAA Healthy Club, which has many benefits for its members and wider community.

Our Healthy Club committee are looking for new members.

Are you interested

in joining this exciting initiative. Would you like to drive a project/ share information on health & wellbeing ideas with club members and beyond?

Examples of successful campaigns taking place in clubs, ‘Smoke Free Club (Pitches), Healthy Eating, Gambling, Drug, Alcohol education , Mental Fitness & Emotional Wellbeing, Community engagement - engaging older members; Inclusion & integration or share you’re own idea !

Please contact Eamon @ 087- 417 2106 or Maria @ 086 196 9701.

For a great evening’s fun Raheny GAA are inviting you to join us every Thursday evening between 8.15 and 10.15pm to play BINGO. Whether you are on your own or with a group BINGO is a fantastic way to spend an evening.

For further information please email bingo@ rahenygaa.ie or phone 01 8313530 between 7.30 and 10pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

McCormack magic for Pat’s SSE UNDER-17 FINAL St Patrick’s Athletic 4 Bohemians 0  sport@dublingazette.com

ST PATRICK’S Athletic were crowned SSE Airtricity Under-17 league champions after a fantastic 4-0 win over Bohemians.

A devastating firsthalf performance saw Ben McCormack notch an impressive brace and Jamie Doyle also scored to seal the victory within the first 45 minutes.

Troy Stedman added a fourth in the final minute as Pat’s Athletic claim a treble of under-age titles following victories in the U-13 and U-15 leagues.

The home side might have sealed the victory in the first-half but it was Bohemians who had the first real chance of the game.

Karl O’Callaghan found a low cross on the right for Evan Ferguson but his shot was cleared off the line with 20 minutes gone.

It sparked the home side into life and six minutes later, Pat’s took the lead. It was a well-worked goal as well as Darragh Burns turned two defenders inside the area and timed his pass to perfection to provide McCormack with a simple finish from 10 yards out.

Pat’s continued to create chances and five min-

utes from the break, they doubled their lead.

Cian Kelly had to clear his lines with a long-ball up-field but it found the head of Doyle who flicked the ball over goalkeeper Kian Lacchia from the edge of the area.

In the final minute of the first-half, Pat’s sealed the victory. Man of the match McCormack picked the ball up on the right side of the area and, after beating one challenge, he chipped the keeper from 20 yards to the delight of the St Patrick’s Athletic crowd.

Despite the scoreline, Bohemians created a number of chances throughout the second-

half and could have drawn level if they had taken their opportunities.

With 30 minutes remaining, Robbie Mahon’s floated cross found substitute Tom Considine at the backpost but he placed his header high and wide of the target from six yards out.

Two minutes later, Bohemians created another fantastic opportunity as Mayowa Anamasahun’s clearance found Precious Omochere in behind but after he controlled the ball, his fierce effort went narrowly wide of the right-hand post.

The chances continued for the away side as in the

68th minute, Colin Conroy’s through-ball found Ferguson but captain Cian Kelly recovered to get a crucial interception on Ferguson’s shot to see his effort go wide of the target.

As Bohemians pushed forward, Pats also created a number of chances in an entertaining final as Kyle Conway’s effort rattled the bar from 25 yards with 20 minutes remaining.

Doyle was sent off late on for a second bookable offence but Pats added a fourth in the final minute of the game as substitute Stedman found the bottom corner to secure the SSE Airtricity Under-17 League title.

Table tennis call for new faces

Members off TTT.C table tennis club

TTT.C in Terenure Sports Club.and TTT.C St John Bosco Youth Centre Table Tennis, Drimnagh are both welcoming new members to join the club, receive coaching and play some enjoyable table tennis.

The St John Bosco-based centre runs on Thursdays and Fridays from 6-9pm and costs €5 for 60 minutes. The sessions are open to beginners and improves, boys and girls, from

the age of five and up.

The sessions in Terenure sports club are on Mondays from 6-7.30pm and again on Wednesday from 5-6.30pm with coaching for those aged 5 to 18 on offer. Use of bats and balls is provided.

For more information, contact head coach Tibor Pofok on 085 107 9317 or on tabletennis.ttt@gmail.com.

31 October 2019 CITY  DUBLIN GAZETTE 29

DUBLIN MARATHON: 40TH EDITION BRINGS HUGE CROWDS TO THE CAPITAL’S STREETS

Irish female winner Aoife Cooke

Gary Condon crosses the finish line. Picture: Sam Barnes

Mairead Cane waves for the camera. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Over 22,000 throng streets for marathon T

HE 40th edition of the Dublin marathon saw 22,500 participants take to the streets of the city last Sunday for the annual race, marrying top class running with all the cololur and pageantry of this special occasion in the year. Race Director Jim Aughney said: “The day of the Marathon is always full of excitement, it brings a real buzz to Dublin City as supporters line the course route, cheering on the runners as some challenge each other for the national and international titles, and others take on this challenge of a lifetime. This year we are delighted to have 13 of those inspirational runners that have taken part in every marathon since the very beginning, taking to the streets of Dublin once again, for the 40th running of the event today, what an incredible achievement.”

Team Archie salute the crowds. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Donal Troddyn shows his support for Irish lifeboats

Irish men’s champ Stephen Scullion

Competitors at Bushy Park. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Frank Behan at the start line. He was competing in his 40th Dublin Marathon.

Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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BASKETBALL: EANNA LEAD THE WAY IN LEAGUE

RUGBY

Killester falter as UCD reverse DCU MEN’S SUPER LEAGUE  sport@dublingazette.com

Old Wesley’s Tommy O’Callaghan makes a strong burst. Picture: Deryck Vincent

Old Wesley make it three wins from three in league AIL DIVISION 1B Old Wesley St Mary’s  sport@dublingazette.com

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AFTER a slow start, second half tries

by David Poff and James O’Donovan helped Old Wesley to beat Dublin rivals St Mary’s 26-16 in round 3 of the AllIreland League Division 1B. St Mary’s had the better start when in the first play of the match and after just a minute and 20 seconds, tight head prop Michael McCormack bundled over for a try. Ruari Shields converted for a 7-0 lead.

Shields extended the lead for the visitors on seven minutes with a 45 metre penalty goal as everything appeared to be going their way.

Wesley, though, eventually got off the mark with a Rory Stynes penalty goal after 12 minutes.

A thundering midfield run by Donnchadh Phelan brought play up to the Mary’s five-metre line, however the attack ended after a knock on.

Stynes doubled the Wesley score with a second penalty goal from virtually the same spot as the first. From the restart, the Dublin 6 side made the error of kicking off on the full resulting in a Wesley scrum on half way, and this signalled the start of a revival by the home side.

A Mary’s high tackle allowed Wesley to gain a line out in the opposition 22, however no scores ensued. Wesley were gaining the territorial advantage and then a break by the experienced Stephen Boyle gave them another strong position.

However, it ended after a knock on eventually leading to half time and the score 10-6 to the visitors.

Wesley started the second half

where they left off and the break came just five minutes in.

Off a line out, a run by scrum half Charlie O’Regan had Wesley into the opposition 22. He passed to Poff who weaved past a number of defenders to score under the posts. Stynes converted with ease to give Wesley the lead for the first time.

Mary’s responded immediately with some strong attacking, but conceded a penalty allowing Wesley to lift the siege. However, a well struck 40 metre penalty kick by Shields levelled the score.

A neat kick ahead and catch by Tom Kiersey, taken on by Ed O’Keeffe had the Wesley supporters on their feet, but frustratingly it again ended after a knock on.

Stynes regained the lead for Wesley with a 40 metre penalty goal.

Again Mary’s responded. A quickly taken penalty had the Wesley defence on high alert.

They stopped the attack but conceded a close range penalty allowing Shields to again level the score.

Now, with less than seven minutes remaining, a speculative kick down the wing had the visitors at 6s and 7s.

Wesley collected and, after some neat handling, O’Donovan crossed to score a try in the corner. Substitute Josh Miller nailed the conversion for a seven-point lead.

With the clock now approaching the red, Wesley were awarded a penalty on the opposition 10 metre line. Miller was again on hand with a perfect strike putting the nail in the coffin for the visitors.

The win makes it three out of three for Old Wesley, and keeps them in third place in the league, just two points off the leaders.

PYROBEL Killester fell 91-63 to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors last weekend in Clontarf to leave them with three wins from three outings to date in the men’s Super League.

Killester started the game stronger, opening up a 20-15 point lead at the end of the first, thanks to good work from Tomas Fernandez and Ciaran Roe. Tralee bounced back in style in the second quarter though, and with Jonathan Lawton leading the charge, drove into a 34-41 point lead at the half. Warriors stayed in control in the second half, with Darragh O’Hanlon and Keith Jumper hitting some key scores to see them comfortable 63-91 point winners in the end.

Elsewhere, UCD Marian just edged their Dublin derby with DCU Saints, winning out 75-73 in an extremely tight affair at UCD on Sunday. DCU Saints held a narrow edge in the first half, holding a 21-26 point lead at the end of the first, and a 43-44 point lead at the half off the back of a big 31-point game from

Pyrobel Killester’s WIll Connor in action on his debut against Tralee. Picture: Martin Doherty

Mike Bonaparte, coupled with good scoring from Graham Brannelly and Martins Provizors. A big third quarter from UCD followed, with Mike Garrow, Aidan Dunne and Barry Drumm leading the charge, but Saints came right back into it in the fourth quarter to tee up a thrilling finale – Marian just holding on to win by two in the end.

Speaking afterwards, Ioannis Liapakis stated: “It was a really tough and physical game. We’re

CUMAN NA MBUNSCOL Artane girls band together AVA Coyle of St John of God’s

GNS Artane lifts the cup as her team-mates celebrate during day one of the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol finals at Croke Park.

They got the better of GS Lios na nOg, Ranelagh in the Corn Neasain final on a 1-6 to 0-5 scoreline amid the annual festival of Gaelic games with numerous finals taking place at headquarters.

Picture: matt browne / SPORTSFILE

happy with the result, but our performance was disappointing. I know that it is a transition season for us, with some big injuries at the moment, but this is not excuse for a such a poor game. If we want to have a successful season we can’t allow ourselves to perform like this.”

A big fourth quarter performance from DBS Éanna saw them manage to hold on to their unbeaten streak on bank holiday Monday afternoon as they won out

81-75 against Maree.

The Dubliners were trailing the Galway side for the first three quarters, but not much separated the teams throughout.

A big push from the h o s t s i n t h e fo u r t h though saw them finally get out in front with some breathing space, and with Stefan Zecevic leading the scoring, along with good work from Daniel Heaney, Éanna kept their winning run intact on a final score line of 81-75.

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CAMOGIE: MAHER AND HETHERTON LEAD WAY IN EXCEPTIONAL VICTORY St Vincent’s celebrate their Dublin senior camogie championship win

Vincent’s win back crown from Jude’s WE ARE DUBLIN SENIOR 1 FINAL St Vincent’s St Jude’s  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

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ST VINCENT’S delivered their fourth We Are Dublin Senior 1 Camogie Championship title in five years, as the 2017 and 2018 finalists locked horns in this years decider at the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown on Sunday.

Aisling Maher and Niamh Hetherton were masterful for the eventual winners, against a St Jude’s side who picked up their first title in this grade last year.

Maher and Hetherton fired 3-7 between them, just 1-4 shy of Vincent’s final tally, in a game where the sides were well balanced in the opening quarter, before Vincent’s drove on, on the score-board.

On a beautiful day in Abbotstown, both sides showed great determination early on, before Vincent’s captain Ali Maguire and Aoife Walsh exchanged scores to ensure a 0-1-all score-line after five minutes.

Vincent’s pushed two points clear with Maher and Anna Sullivan delivering fine

scores from play, but the games opening goal followed soon-after.

Aoife Molloy, who was a late call up to the Jude’s starting line-up, pounced on a loose ball, and while keeper Claire Clinton batted it down, the ball finished in the net.

However, Vincent’s soon dug-in, with Ali Maguire firing a long-range free to level the tie, and from there her side drove on.

This kick-started a spell which saw Vincent’s deliver 1-5 unanswered over a 17-minute spell, which also included a penalty save at the opposite end.

Maher restored Vincent’s lead with a 17th minute points from play, before fine scores from Hetherton and Maher, and then Vincent’s opening goal.

The Marino outfit found the net for the first time on 23 minutes, after Ali Maguire sent in a free, with the ball batted to the net by Judes keeper Hannah Begley.

Two minutes later, St Jude’s had an opportunity to make amends, after a foul on Aisling Gannon resulted in a penalty.

Jude’s keeper Begley ran down to take the shot, but her effort was blocked by Vincent’s defender Lora Smith.

It was end-to-end Camogie, with Begley very much involved, as she quickly

regrouped, before blocking a Maher goal effort at the opposite end.

Cliodhna Nicoletti delivered a much required pointed free for Jude’s and, at the break, the score stood at 1-8 to 1-2.

Jude’s were dealt a major blow on the restart, as Vincent’s began strongly with a 34th minute Aisling Maher goal, after a superb run.

Vincent’s drove on, with Maher again finding the net five minutes later.

Despite Aisling Gannon and Nicoletti chipping in points, Hetheron delivered Vincent’s fourth goal to ensure a 13-point gap after 42 minutes.

Aoife Molloy found the net for St. Jude’s, but the Marino side had done enough to take silverware.

Defender Ciara O’Leary was awarded the Player of the Match.

Vincent’s will now face the Wexford or Kilkenny champions in the Leinster final.

Player of the match Ciara O’Leary presented with her prize

FOOTBALL

Whitehall going up with SFC2 final date WHITEHALL Colmcille booked their berth in the Dublin SFC2 decider after comfortably overcoming Templeogue Synge St 1-16 to 0-5 in Saturday’s semi-final at O’Toole Park.

Whitehall started very impressively and after just 13 minutes were 1-6 to 0-1 clear, Synger never recovered.

Dublin senior Cormac Costello led by example and scored 1-4 inside that opening dominant spell for the northsiders.

His goal came in the eighth minute when he applied the final touch from close range but he highlighted the full range of his powers in the opening spell by kicking a point from play off either foot, converted a free and a sideline to go with his goal.

The O’Donnell brothers Eoghan, at full-back, Niall and Enda did well for Colmcille as did Lee Gannon and by the break they led 1-10 to 0-3.

Niall Scully opened the scoring to the second period but there was no way back into contention for Synge Street.

In the second semifinal, Round Tower, Lusk defeated Cuala, who lined out without the injured Con O’Callaghan, 1-13 to 0-15, after extra-time in O’Toole Park with Darragh Kelly getting the game’s only goal.

Cormac Howley scored 0-6 (0-2f) and Liam Bohan hit 0-4 for Lusk with Jamie Keenan scoring 0-7 for Cuala.

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nybrook stadium transformed for this weekend’s Tokyo deciders SEE P27

VINCENT’S GLORY DAYS CAMOGIE: Marino club win Dublin senior championship courtesy of brilliant four-goal salvo against St Jude’s.

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Thank you for the memories Bernard  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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TRIBUTES f looded in from across the GAA world and beyond, after Bernard Brogan called time on his inter-county career with the Dublin senior footballers.

“After 15 amazing years on the road, now is the right time for me to hang up the boots and retire from Dublin intercounty football,” Brogan’s statement began.

“My GAA career has always been about the journey, not the destination. I have learnt more from the losses than from the wins, more about myself in times of challenge and injury than in times of success.”

Indeed, Brogan was on a different journey of his own when he posted the statement. The Legacy Communications owner had travelled alone to London for a work-trip when the statement was uploaded to Twitter.

It was through another app, ‘WhatsApp’, that he found the toughest part of announcing his retirement. Typed words proved tough, so instead he opted for a video message posted to the players WhatsApp group, as a final ‘thank-you’ and ‘good-bye’, before exiting.

Two days earlier, at the Westin Hotel on Westmoreland St, Brogan met with Jim Gavin to have a chat about the future.

Everything from aviation and Brexit, to Bernard’s twin boys

Bernard Brogan salutes the hill; inset, brothers Alan and Paul lead the tributes. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

“I have always claimed that you are the

greatest fans in the world and you were my last wave walking out of Croke Park“ was discussed and his businesses, before Bernard announced he was “handing in the gun and badge”.

In his statement, Bernard mentioned the “lifelong friendships – forged on what we call our battlefield”, and stated how he will “cherish all these memories”.

He was keen to pay tribute to his Mam and Dad; his brothers Alan and Paul, along with

m a n a ge rs Pa u l C a ffrey, Pat Gilroy and Jim Gavin; and along the many members of the backroom teams he has worked alongside.

H i s c o u s i n Ja m e s, work-colleagues; the GAA community in general, especially Dublin County Board and St. Oliver Plunkett’s; and the Dublin supporters and Hill 16, whom he thanked for “the unwavering support” during

his time in blue.

He said of the Dublin supporters: “I have always claimed that you are the greatest fans in the world and you were my last wave walking out of Croke Park.”

Brogan also thanked Paul Flynn and GPA, while paying special tribute to his wife Keira. “ I k n ow we h ave missed so many special moments and you have carried the load to

facilitate endless nights of training and commitments I made on the part of us both.

“Our beautiful boys and I are so lucky to have you and I cannot thank you enough for the loyalty and commitment to us as a family, and to me and my Dublin dream.”

And 35-year old Brogan showed on Saturday that he still has plenty in the tank.

H e h e l p e d e n s u re

St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh avoided relegation from Senior 1 Championship, with a vital 1-5 in their 1-13 to 2-8 win over St Sylvesters in Drumnigh.

Bernard exits the intercounty stage with Seven All-Ireland Senior titles; five League crowns; a Footballer of the Year accolade; 4 All-Stars and 13 Leinster SFC titles.

Thanks for the memories Bernard.