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It was a Gay old life for legendary broadcaster RACHEL D’ARCY RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne passed away on Monday, following a long battle with illness. The 85 year old broadcasting legend passed away surrounded by his family. In a statement announcing Byrne’s passing, his family said: “It is with sadness that Kathleen, Crona and Suzy wish to announce that their beloved Gay has died peacefully at home today, surrounded by his family.

“We wish to thank everybody for their love and support during Gay’s illness. Particularly the wonderful teams in the Mater Hospital, St Francis Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society”. Gay Byrne was born in Rialto on August 5, 1934, growing up on the South Circular Road and attending Synge Street CBS before going on to enjoy a career that lasted for over six decades. Tributes have flooded in in the wake of the news, with the Lord Mayor of Dublin opening a

book of condolences for the beloved Dubliner at the Mansion House. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins also issued a statement, saying that Uncle Gay - as he was affectionately known - was ‘someone who exuded warmth and presence’. A special edition of The Late Late Show was broadcast on RTE on Tuesday night as well, in memory of Byrne, who presented the late night talk show for over 30 years.

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Councillors have agreed to a plan to progress with the redevelopment of O’Devaney Gardens

O’Devaney proposal passed by councillors  RACHEL D’ARCY

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COUNCILLORS HAVE vo t e d i n f avo u r o f a p p rov i n g p l a n s fo r the redevelopment of O’Devaney Gardens on the north side of the city. A vote was held at last Monday’s council meeting on the future of the controversial site, with elected officials voting in an overwhelming majority to approve a new deal for the redevelopment. Bartra Capital, the proposed developer of the new project, is understood to be prepared to provided units once intended for private housing for affordablerental housing instead. Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe confirmed the new agreement at the Mansion House last Monday prior to the council meeting. The vote had been postponed from October’s monthly meeting,

with councillors agreeing that they needed more time with the proposals on hand. At Monday’s meeting, 38 councillors voted to approve the plans, whilst 19 voted against the proposals. A protest was held during the council meeting by housing activists, who attempted to rally councillors to vote against the plans. The chamber was cleared as a result, with Co u n c i l l o r A n t h o ny Flynn tweeting that the ‘chamber was in chaos’. The previous plans had proved controversial, with the affordable hous-

ing slammed by many on social media as being too high in cost. Bartra are to develop just under 770 homes on the North Dublin site. Out of this, 411 were expected to be private housing, whilst a further 30% was to be social housing, and the remaining 20% to be affordable housing. Under the new agreement, it is believed that the council had ‘secured a commitment’ from Bartra that 30% of the p r iva te u n i t s wo u l d be purchased from the developer, to be offered as ‘affordable rental’. These units will be

sold to an approved housing body, who will raise funds to buy the homes on offer. No housing body has yet agreed to purchase the available units. The total number of private homes Bartra is expected to sell has yet to be agreed. Plans have been in motion for the redevelopment of O’Devaney Gardens for over ten years. In 2018, the sod was turned on the first phase of the regeneration, which will see 56 new soc ial housing units being developed, which are expected to come on stream in 2020.

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, former Lord Mayor Nial Ring and more at the turning of the sod for O’Devaney Gardens in 2018.

A VICTORIAN BUILDING in South Dublin, once used as a hall of residence for UCD students, is to become a boutique hotel. Hatch Hall on Hatch Street in Dublin 2 was sold to Red Carnation Hotels for over €20 million. The building was a hall of residence for students, when UCD was based on Earlsfort Terrace. Most recently, the building was used as a direct provision centre for asylum seekers. According to the Irish Times, Red Carnation are hoping that the new boutique hotel development will serve as a complement to their other Irish hotel, the Ashford Castle in Mayo.

Ireland’s first PrEP programme launched

Jonathan Swift Festival to return this month

THE HSE HAVE announced that Ireland’s first ever PrEP programme will be rolled out across eight public services this week, with more to follow suit in 2020. PrEP, which stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is taken by HIV negative people before engaging in intercourse, and after, to prevent HIV. When taken correctly, PrEP is shown to be 99% effective in preventing HIV. The drug is now available free of charge to those who are considered to be ‘at substantial risk’ of contracting HIV through intercourse, with several Dublin services now offering the drug. Those include the Gay Men’s Health Service on Heytesbury Street, the GUIDE Clinic at St James’ Hospital, the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and the Prevention Support Clinic at the Department of Infectious Diseases. More are expected to come on stream in 2020. The move comes following a grassroots campaign by activism group Act Up Dublin, which began three years ago.

AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL celebrating the work of Jonathan Swift will return to The Liberties this month. The festival celebrates the work of Swift, who is renowned as St Patrick’s Cathedral’s most famous Dean. This year’s festival will run from November 21 to November 24, with many events taking place in The Liberties. The 2019 programme will explore Swift’s Dublin, including a tour of the city themed around the Georgian period. There will be a huge variety of events for all ages at the festival, which is supported by Failte Ireland, Dublin City Council and UNESCO City of Literature. Other highlights of the festival include a Georgian lunch at Dublin Castle, and ‘The Gorgeous Georges’, which explores the decorative arts of the Georgian Period at the National Museum. There will be booking required for some events, with full details available from JonathanSwiftFestival. ie.

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GAY BYRNE: RIALTO BORN BROADCASTER PASSES AWAY AGED 85 AFTER ILLNESS

Remembering Uncle Gaybo 1934 - 2019 Gay Byrne started his career as a newsreader and continuity announcer on Radio Éireann in 1958 before he moved to Granada Television in Manchester, where he worked on several shows. Upon his return to Ireland he began work on a new programme called The Late Late Show in 1962 as presenter and producer. Under his watch the programme would go to become the world’s longest running chat show. Uncle Gaybo, as he was affectionately known, also presented a radio show on RTÉ Radio 1, first known as The Gay Byrne Hour and then

The Gay Byrne Show. Gay Byrne presented his last daily radio show in 1998 and his final Late Late Show in May 1999. In o p e n i n g a B o o k of Condolences, Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe said: “Gay had a huge impact on Irish society and was more than just a broadcaster. “During his time as the host of the Late Late Show, he offered a platform for many varied and controversial issues and changed the social dialogue of the country. “Even after his retirement from the Late Late Show, he did not retire from public life and showed the true meaning of active retirement

through his ongoing broadcasting and as Chairman of the Road Safety Authority. “He received the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin at the Mansion House and as a mark of respect, the Dublin flag on the Mansion House will be flown at half-mast. “I would like to offer my personal sympathies to his wife Kathleen Watkins and their daughters Suzy and Crona, his extended family, friends and colleagues. He will be sadly missed.” Following the announcement of Byrne’s passing on RTE’s Liveline on Monday, RTÉ Director-General,

Dee Forbes, paid tribute, saying: “Gay was an exceptional broadcaster whose unique and ground-breaking style contributed so much to the development of radio and television in this country. “ G ay ’s j o u r n a l i s t i c legacy is as colossal as the man himself – he not only defined generations, but he deftly arbitrated the growth and development of a nation. “Ireland grew up under Gay Byrne, and we will never see his like again.” G ay ’s f u n e r a l w i l l take place this Friday, November 8. There will be a live broadcast on RTE at 11.30am, presented by Brian Dobson.

Gay Byrne throughout the years, including presenting the Late Late Show, and alongside wife Kathleen and their grandchildren.

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DUBLIN CHAMBER: SUBMISSION MADE TO NTA

Call for card payments to be mandatory in taxis RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

A LEADING Dublin business group has said that a lack of card payment options in taxis leaves an ‘underwhelming impression’ on tourists visiting the capital. Dublin Chamber CEO Mary Rose Burke made the comment as the business group revealed they have made a submission to the National Transport Authority last week in response to the National M a xi m u m Taxi Fare Review Report. The group are calling for the acceptance of credit and debit card payments to become mandatory in taxis in Ireland, with the chamber noting that a

lack of acceptance of card payments in some Dublin taxis ‘flies in the face of the city’s smart city credentials’ and causes frustration for tourists and business visitors. In a statement, Dublin Chamber CEO Mary Rose Burke said: “Being able to pay for goods and services by card is now taken for granted in major cities around the world. We often hear from visitors who are left surprised when they arrive at Dublin Airport and are told that they can only pay by cash. “A lack of credit card payment options leaves an underwhelming impression on visitors and adds significant hassle to moving around the city,

particularly for those who have just arrived from overseas.” The group believe that making it mandatory for cards to be accepted will be a massive step forward in making transport in Dublin acceptable to all. Dublin Chamber, in their

submission, also noted that a wider acceptance of cards will introduce notable economic benefits. Burke said: “In the past five years – and since the last taxi fare review – there has been a significant change in how people carry and spend cash.

“Dublin is moving towards becoming a predominantly cashless city, which is in-keeping with international trends. While a large number of consumers still use cash for some purchases, the roll-out of contactless payments has led to a sharp increase in card payments. This trend is only set to continue to grow. “The taxi industry in Ireland is one of the last to fully embrace card payment technologies. Thanks to the Leap card and modern ticket machines, cash is no longer needed for buying train, Luas or bus tickets. Making card payments in taxis is a logical – and urgently needed – next step for the NTA to take.”

FOLLOWING AN APPEAL from Senator Aodhan O’Riordain for books for Scoil Chaitriona, hundreds of books have been donated from across the country. The infant end of the school returned to Scoil Chaitriona on Monday

following the devastating blaze that rocked the school in October. The senior end of the school are still displaced following the fire, but work is currently underway to try and get the building restored. The library of the

Have a quick WEEE thought and recycle those bulbs WEEE Ireland is calling on Irish consumers to “Have a Lightbulb Moment” and recycle their compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs. For an interactive map to find a participating retailer or local authority recycling centre and to find out more about what can be recycled, please visit www.smallthingsmatter.ie Pictured helping to promote CFL lightbulb recycling was Rian O’Reilly (age 7 yrs) from Ratoath, Co. Meath, highlighting that CFL lightbulb recycling is free, easy and local. WEEE Ireland have published findings that 3.2 million lightbulbs were recycled in 2018, despite an estimated 10 million being sold in Ireland in the same period. Picture Conor McCabe Photography.

Hundreds of books donated to Scoil Chaitriona following devastating blaze in October school was also d e s t roye d , w i t h t h e local community rallying around Scoil Chaitriona to launch a social media campaign to help gather new books for the school. Senator Aodhan O Riordain posted about the campaign on Facebook, generating over a thousand shares from people trying to help the school. In a video shared on his Facebook page on Monday, Sen. O’Riordain said that he has already moved four carloads of books to the Artane B e a u m o n t Fa m i l y Resource Centre, where they are being stored. The collection will continue for each Saturday in November from 10 to 11am at the school gates of Scoil Chaitriona, with the books collected

e x p e c te d to re p l a c e those lost in the blaze on October 16. The Department of Education have pledged to give every support available to the school. Several classrooms were devastated by the flames, with part of the roof collapsing in the tragic accident. Minister for Education Joe McHugh visited the building in the wake of the fire, and a senior architect from the department also assessed the situation at the school. Minister for Communications, Richard Bruton, also extended his sympathies to the school in a statement, saying he was ‘shocked and saddened’ for the school. It is still not known what caused the fire.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Student and Staff from Whitehall College participating in their Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ Charity

Ciara Moorehead and Siobhan Myler

Jasck Doyle (left) with Iryja Pryyma and Natasha Homan

Camila Mumds

Spooky times in Whitehall College

T Julie Hickey-Fitzpatrick with Phil Malone, Christine Brunton and Marie Morgan

he students of Whitehall College of Further Education, St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 hosted a Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ Charity event on Friday 27th October to support ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ Hospital. The event included spectacular music and seasonal refreshments together with fantastic spot prizes for a table quiz, ‘best fancy dress’

competition and a raffle. All the prizes were donated courtesy of staff, students and local shops /businesses in the area (thank you). Students could also avail of face painting and a photo booth to enable them to take selfies and preserve their spooky alter egos on the day! The ‘Spooktacular’ event was organised and hosted by the Student Council and the Financial and Legal Services Class.

Francessca Leonard Annette Flynn and Amma Ostpchuk

Olivia Cummins and Cosmina Cummins,

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TASK FORCE: DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO TACKLE THE CITY’S DRUGS CRISIS

‘This is a matter of life and death in our communities’ CITYWIDE Drug Crisis Campaign organised a meeting of community activists to demand immediate action from the Government on tackling the city’s drugs crisis. Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF), a member of the South Inner Local Drugs Task Force, said: “The Government needs to wake up to Dublin’s drug crisis. They need to act as a

matter of urgency to restore confidence in the National Drug Strategy. “Drug task forces have seen their funding cut every year from 2008 to 2014. Despite recent economic growth and increased government spending funding for task forces has been frozen since 2014. “This is unacceptable. These cuts have deeply

affected our ability to tackle the causes and consequences of the drugs crisis. “Our communities are being devastating by the impact of the drugs problem. Drug related deaths are at the highest figure ever, new drugs appear every week on the illegal market and drug related intimidation is a daily nightmare for families. “Now more than ever we

need a Government that will provide us with adequate funding and resources. This means reinvestment in drug task forces so that budgets lost between 2008 and 2014 are fully restored. “The meeting was a call to action. This is a matter of life and death in our communities. We urgently need the Government to wake up and work with us, not against us.”

Sonia calls on public to organise GOAL Miles

FASTNews US toy retailer FAO Schwarz opens first Irish branch

THE doors of the Irish branch of the iconic toy retailer FAO Schwarz opened in Arnotts last week for the first time. The Arnotts store is just one of two locations in Europe for the toy store and follows the opening of FAO Schwarz at Selfridges in London last week. Customers visiting FAO Schwarz at Arnotts will experience the same magic as those who visit the New York flagship, with the store bringing its trademark stuffed animals, captivating instore performances and infamous walk-on piano to life. The walk-on piano keyboard – made famous by the 1988 Tom Hanks movie “Big” -also adds to the interactive adventure. Visitors can record their performance and send it directly to their Instagram accounts. Donald McDonald, managing director at Brown Thomas and Arnotts, said: “Arnotts is home to the world’s most prestigious, exciting and innovative brands. “We are a family focused destination always looking to deliver unique experiences to delight our customers. “The opening of FAO Schwarz will deliver theatre, wonderment and magic to our customers and we are excited to become part of the many memories that will surely be made inside our walls.”

GOAL Mile in Tallaght. Inset: Sonia O’Sullivan

IRISH running legend Sonia O’Sullivan is leading a call for volunteers to get involved and organise a GOAL Mile in their communities. The GOAL Mile is humanitarian aid agency GOAL’s longest running and most popular fundraisers when thousands of people all over the country abandon the turkey and pudding and walk, run or jog a mile on Christmas Day. Last year more than 130 GOAL Miles took place throughout Ireland. In Dublin alone there were twenty GOAL Miles last year raising over €100,000. O’Sullivan said: “The GOAL Mile is a fantastic way to raise money for GOAL’s life-saving work overseas. Even in Australia, we do our own GOAL Mile so that we’re giving back to people in need at a time when we all receive so much. I’m asking people in Dublin, and all over Ireland, to make the GOAL Mile the best it’s ever been and follow the simple steps to organising a GOAL Mile.” Those looking to take part can register their interest with David Burns at dburns@goal.ie or visit goalmile.org. Picture: LEAH FARRELL

Drug addict who stabbed friend in the back jailed A DRUG addict who stabbed his friend in the back during a drunken row over a computer game has been jailed for three years and four months. Jonathan Dwane (36) stuck a knife into his friend John Paul Bradley three times, lacerating his kidney, after the pair had a row over the Playstation game they were playing, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard on Friday. “I’m more than sorry,” Dwane told gardai after Mr Bradley had been taken to hospital. “It happened on the spur of the moment. He’s my mate of 20 years.” Dwane, of Longdale Way, Ballymun, pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm to Mr Bradley at the same address on January 17, 2017.

Another count of producing a knife was taken into consideration. Jailing him for 40 months, Judge Martin Nolan said Dwane’s actions were “a gross over-reaction, to put it at its mildest”. “It was fortunate for everybody that the injured party made a full recovery,” the judge said. Detective Garda Ronan McMorrow told Philipp Rahn BL, prosecuting, that the two friends had been drinking during the day and met again later that night in Dwane’s house, where he lived with his father. The pair were playing computer games in Dwane’s bedroom and drinking beer and whiskey when they had a row about the computer game. They

also exchanged words over a bag of heroin that had apparently gone missing from Dwane’s room. The court heard Mr Bradley was still playing the game a few minutes later when he felt three sharp jabs in his back and turned to see Dwane holding a knife. The pair grappled with the weapon, before Dwane’s father came into the room and disarmed his son. There was a substantial amount of blood in the bedroom, the court heard. Mr Bradley was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery for a laceration to his kidney. He declined to make a victim impact statement. When interviewed by gardaí, Dwane apologised for stabbing his friend. He said he kept a knife on his bedside lock-

er “for protection”. Both men are long-standing drug addicts, the court heard. Dwane has a number of convictions for public order and drug offences. Padraig Dwyer SC, defending, said his client had a history of mental illness, which the court heard had been exacerbated by drug-taking. He is on anti-psychotic medication and methadone for heroin addiction. He has two young children with his partner. Judge Nolan said the assault was extremely serious and at the higher end of the scale. It had been carried out at the “slightest provocation”, he noted.

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INVESTMENT: €80 MILLION TO BE SPENT ON NEW NATIONAL THEATRE

Planning for new Abbey Theatre moves up a gear RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

IT HAS been revealed that work can now begin on the Abbey Theatre Development Project, following a preliminary appraisal. The Abbey Theatre is currently housed in a building that is over 50 years old, and is widely revered as being insufficient in facilities for staff, audiences and artists, as well as lacking in energy efficiency. Following a preliminary appraisal, approved by the Minister for Culture, work can now progress on a more detailed appraisal of the project. This next stage will see The Abbey prepare documentation required under the Public Spending Code,

with the theatre seeking expertise to assist in completing the documents. The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht capital plan Investing in our Culture, Language & Heritage 2018 - 2027 provides for an indicative investment of €80 million for this redevelopment project. Over €460m is being invested in National Cultural Institutions to revamp and modernise their facilities under Project Ireland 2040. The Abbey Theatre, also known as the National Theatre of Ireland, first opened its doors in 1904. It was founded by William Butler Yeats and Lady Augusta Gregory and has played a vital role in the

The Abbey Theatre

literary, social and cultural life of Ireland. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD said: “I am delighted with the progress of the Abbey Theatre Redevelopment Project and look forward to this next significant step on the road to a

new national theatre and the addition it will make to the cultural landscape. “The €80m investment will facilitate a fitting redevelopment, contributing to Ireland’s reputation as a centre for theatre as well as revitalising a key area in Dublin city centre.” Commenting on the

announcement, Directors of the Abbey Theatre, Graham McLaren and Neil Murray said: ‘We are delighted to receive approval to move into the next stage of planning for a new Abbey Theatre for the artists and audience of Ireland. Our ambition is to build a major new cultural centre in the north innercity, on a site which incorporates our present site at the junction of Abbey Street and Marlborough Street, and extends to open out onto the River Liffey. “The space will be a destination for artists to create and collaborate and an accessible hub of activity, for the public to experience, throughout the day and evening.”

COURTS

Jastine Valdez inquest finds she was ‘unlawfully’ killed following abduction AN inquest into the death of Jastine Valdez has returned a verdict of unlawful killing. On May 19, 2018, the 24-year-old had taken the 5.40pm bus from Bray to Enniskerry and arrived in Enniskerry village around 6pm. She was abducted at 6.20pm. She was murdered shortly afterwards and her body was found two days later near Puck’s Castle Lane in Rathmichael, Co Dublin. The court heard a statement from Susan Forsyth who told the inquest she saw Jastine being forced into the boot of a Nissan Qashqai and called 999. Other witnesses spotted the car which helped the Gardai track down the man who killed her, Mark Hennessy, who was shot and killed by a

garda in the Cherrywood Industrial Estate on May 20. In a statement read to the court, Jastine’s mother Teresita Valdez said she last saw her daughter at 7.35am on the day she was abducted. Teresita said she exchanged 63 messages with her daughter during the day, the last was at 4.20pm when Jastine said she was at the gym and would go to Bray to buy bread afterwards. The inquest heard that Jastine died “not long after she was abducted”. In a statement read on their behalf of her parents after the verdict, they said they “will never understand how such evil can exist in the world” and that “Jastine was our life and when she was taken away our world ended”.

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COURTS: MAN ENTERED PUB WITH A KNIFE TO CONFRONT BARMAN

Topless father of five receives suspended sentence A FATHER-OF-FIVE who entered a pub topless and armed with a knife because he heard the barman was having an affair with his partner has received a fully suspended sentence. Anthony Conway (35) of Sheridan Court, Dorset Street, Dublin pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a knife

with intent to intimidate at Dominick Inn, Dominick Street, on August 12, 2018. The court heard that on the date in question, the accused heard a rumour that his partner was having an affair with the barman of Dominick Inn and went to confront him. Conway was seen on the path outside bleeding and with blood smeared on his face

before the incident. Conway arrived into the pub topless and shouting while holding a knife. The barman grabbed a pole to defend himself and talked the accused down relatively quickly. Conway dropped the knife before leaving the pub. He has 18 previous convictions, including convictions for theft, drug offences and

public order offences. Emmet Nolan BL, defending, submitted to the court that his client has commenced a reconciliation with his then partner, who is the mother of his five children. Judge Pauline Codd said the incident had to be put into the context of the person who was most damaged being the accused. She said it was clear

he was under the influence at the time of the offence. Judge Codd said the case was aggravated by his bringing a knife into a public bar and his previous convictions for public order offences. She said the mitigating factors in the case were his guilty plea, his being engaged in a “bizarre self-injury incident”, his difficult back-

ground, his cocaine and alcohol addiction, and his being involved in looking after his five children. Judge Codd sentenced him to two years imprisonment, but suspended the sentence in full on strict conditions including that he place himself under the supervision of the Probation Service for two years.

Get knitting at a stitching good show in the RDS THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW returns to the RDS, Dublin this November for its 26th year running this week. Pictured at the launch are DJ Tara Stewart with Tilly Pratt (6) and Stewart Pratt (4). Last year’s show saw over 12,000 visitors attend the event over the course of the weekend and it is set to be just as popular this year taking place from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th November. With 150 exhibitors and 192 workshops taking place, attendees will have plenty to be truly inspired by with all the craftsmanship on display at the RDS this November. There are lots of exciting new initiatives to this year’s show to enjoy, including the Dressmaking

Studio that offers a series dedicated to dressmaking. Also new to this year is the Breakfast Club Classes. These classes will take place on the Saturday morning (9th November) at 8.30am or 9.00am for visitors to attend and start their day off learning new skills with a light breakfast. There will be a fantastic line-up with tutors/ experts from both Ireland and the UK who will share their passion and skills with knitting and stitching enthusiasts. These include Barbara O’Rahilly from well-known LKSB Crafters and Breda Fay of Feltmakers Ireland. For more information see theknittingandstitchingshow.com/dublin. Picture: BRIAN MCEVOY

Ana’s killers sentenced PADRAIG CONLON

GARDAÍ who investigated the shocking murder of Ana Kriegel described the case as “unprecedented.” Speaking at a press briefing following the sentencing of Boy A and Boy B on Tuesday, Superintendent John Gordon was direct and to the point. “None of us have seen anything of this nature in our time and hopefully will never see anything of its nature again,” he said. The two teenage boys had earlier been sentenced for Ana’s murder last year. Now aged 15, they were convicted in June of murdering Ana, thus becoming the youngest murderers in the history of the State. Boy A was sentenced to life in detention, with his sentence to be reviewed in 12 years. Boy B was sentenced to 15 years for his role in the

murder, with his sentence to be reviewed after eight years. The boys aged 13 when they killed Ana in a derelict house in Lucan. Boy A also sexually assaulted her. He was given an eightyear sentence for the sexual assault to run concurrently with the sentence for murder. The lead investigator on the case, Detective Inspector Mark O’Neill, said establishing a motive was vital as soon as they suspected Ana had been killed by other children. “I think you always want to find out why when you investigate any serious case, but even more so in this particular case,” he said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to in this case and we still don’t know why. “But the investigation team were dedicated and committed to solving it

and they did that.” Superintendent Gordon went on to explain how the investigating team worked. “The search [for Ana] continued for three full days. “Ana had missing person status up to and including May 17, when her body was discovered. “From there suspects were identified, and as we know now they were Boy A and Boy B, who were 13 years of age at the time. “I had met Boy A and Boy B and they presented as the last persons to have seen Ana. “As things moved forward they were identified as actual suspects. “As the court kept pointing out they are juveniles and have that entitlement to their anonymity. “By default their families are also entitled to that. “It was deemed necessary at the time of arrest that stations other than Lucan would be used and

Patric and Geraldine Kriegel. Picture: Virgin Media News

the boys would be housed in different stations, so Blanchardstown and Clondalkin were made available to us. “Those stations were cleared out from midnight the night before so that there were no other prisoners in there. “We had free access to

both those stations from late May.” As the case unfolded in the months following the boys’ arrest, over 500 lines of inquiry were investigated, over 500 statements were taken, 250 exhibits were seized and examined, and up to 700 hours of CCTV was examined.

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Remove, collect and shred unwanted leaf and garden debris with this powerful 3000W 3-in-1 blower, vacuum and shredder. Take the effort out of removing fallen leaves, and cut grass from gardens and pathways using this tool, with three functions including blowing, vacuuming and mulching. Weigh just 3kgs.

€62.90 inc. p&p

Ems Foot Massager

DG1803

Small, compact solution for bad circulation Take advantage of the traditional principles of acupuncture and reflexology to help soothe tired, aching feet and calves. Our EMS foot massager stimulates acupressure points on the soles of your feet with electrical impulses, helping to revive tired muscles and boost circulation. • Features 2 modes with 15 levels of intensity and 25 minute timer • Simple to store at less than 31x31x1cm • Portable and wire-free, USB rechargeable with remote control €79.90 inc. p&p

Digital Body Scale Elegant and modern design with tempered glass Max. 150 kg/ 100 gr, dimensions: 28*28 cm Digital screen with selector of weight measurement Kg/Lb/St €24.90 Low battery indicator Non-sliding base

Bluetooth Body Mass Scale Compatible with iOS and Android devices Large stainless steel platform and tempered glass Displays: body fat%/water%/muscle%/bone/BMI/VFAT%/calories/weight Memory function Unit: kg. lb, st €29.90 LCD display size: 73mm x 33mm backlight Requires two AAA (LR03) batteries included in the pack

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LifeLIght – SAD Therapy Lamp

Heated Car Blanket

€99.90 inc. p&p

Electric Weed Burner

DG104

Ideal for travel and roadside emergencies Manufacture from Polar fleece material 2.2 meter power lead Use with car 12V socket Measures 140cm length by 100cm width

The LifeLight is designed to supplement your daily intake of light in order to achieve the recommended daily dose of 2,500 to 10,000 lux. The LifeLights powerful LED panel emits 10,000 lux (as recommended by SAD.org.uk). It has a 10 stage dimming and a 4 stage timer, all controlled from three simple buttons.

DG7852

€29.90 inc. p&p

Electric Weed Sweeper

A great way to rid your garden of weeds without backbreaking work and toxic chemicals Compact and innovative design Detachable handle for easy storage and built-in retractable stand Two temperature settings; Temperature 1 60°C, temperature 2 650°C No risk of damaging surrounding plants Precise treatment due to the directive cone Guarantee; 12-month guarantee €46.90 inc. p&p

Clears drives, patios and paving of weeds, moss and dirt with ease! Simply push along the edges, cracks and joints of paving or paths and the high speed nylon or steel brush will get into the smallest of crevices removing debris in an instant. With a powerful 140W motor, the nylon brush is perfect for light vegetation and the steel brush is ideal for use on tougher surfaces. Weighs just 1.9kg,

Advanced Cat, Dog And Rabbit Scarer

Bluetooth Fitness Watch

DG456

The advanced cat scarer is an effective deterrent for cats, dogs and rabbits The high pitched frequency makes it uncomfortable for animals and the motion sensor covers a 110-degree arc and up to a distance of 26-foot (8m) €39.90 Weatherproof and highly effective in any weather

Advanced Fox Scarer

The advanced fox scarer is also an effective deterrent for cats and rabbits. The powerful motion sensor covers 110-degree arc, up to a distance of 26-foot (8m) to stop foxes feeding and fouling in your garden – weatherproof €39.90

Ceramic Hair Straightening Brush Ready to straighten in 30 seconds Easy to use for straight, curly or wavy hair Temperature control that adapts to any hair features. Size: 27x7x5cm

DG7152

DG1700

Steam Hair Straightening Double Plate Brush Get perfectly straight hair with our double plate brush Steam Option Temperature and steam control Extra-long 360 degree rotatable cord LCD Display with 3 metres cable Size: 37x5x10cm

DG457

DG6580

€19.90

DG6580

€24.90

Addition set of 2 Brushes - €14.90

DG6851

€62.90 inc. p&p

DG9987

Count steps, distance covered and how many calories have been burnt over your day, this watch can be worn for both exercise and day to day use, Once connected with the app the watch can receive call, text and social media alerts, be used to activate your phones camera, find your phone, as an alarm and much more Compatible with operating systems IOS 7.1 or Android 4.4 and above that have Bluetooth 4.0 and above. Colours: Black and Grey €52.90 inc. p&p

1500w Oscillating Ceramic Fan Heater

Perfect for taking the chill out of any room on cool evenings The 1500w ceramic heater has heat and fan functions and an adjustable thermostat with LED light indicator. It has overheat protection and is lightweight for easy portability. Weighs just 1.3kgs and measures 15x18x25

DG1119

€29.90

Lightweight Portable Plug In Heater A very practical solution to heat cold spaces, at work, at home, DG7152 holiday homes, etc No cables - attaches directly to the wall outlet, tmperature range 15ºC to 32ºC Digital temperature display with speed and timer functions 12 hours programmable - 400 watts - uses less energy than conventional radiators €26.90 Dimensions: 8.5 x 12 x 16.3 cm

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Linda Barry, Store Manager Robbie Kelly, Debbie Myler and Noeleen Walker

John B. Murphy, Caitriona Perry and Diarmaid Keane above and (left) Anne Murphy and Donal Perry Tesco Liffey Valley Staff member Linda Barry

Tesco raise much needed funds for Temple Street

esco stores across the county have raised a fangtastic €128,388 as part of Trick or Treat for Temple Street. Tesco colleagues dressed up in a variety of costumes while they hosted Halloween parties with cake sales, face-painting, balloons and much more. All of these vital funds raised will go toward purchasing new paediatric scopes; life-saving equipment needed for Temple Street to ensure that each child receives the best care possible. Geraldine Casey, Director, Tesco said: “We are extremely proud of the incredible support shown by both colleagues and customers at this year’s Trick or Treat for Temple Street events. It’s amazing to see what is possible when people work together for such an important cause.

Princess Aneta Irimies pictured with 10 year old Mia McKevitt

Debbie Myler pictured with Perrie Jacob, aged 5

RTÉ news anchor launches new book

avid O’Sullivan, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States was on hand to launch RTÉ news anchor Caitríona Perry’s new book, The Tribe: The Inside Story of Irish Power and Influence in US Politics in The Museum of Literature Ireland, UCD Newman House, 86 St Stephen’s Green. Many well known faces were on hand to attend the launch including a number of Perry’s RTÉ colleagues. The book itself has exclusive interviews with many powerful American insiders such as Bill Clinton, Sean Spicer, Mick Mulvaney and many more.

Caitlin Nea, aged 5

From left; Helen Dorris, Fiona Broderick, Niamh Cacciato, Deirdre Kennedy and Niamh McCormack

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Cinema Ball sparkles the Shelbourne

TE’S Stephen Byrne showed off his new dark look at the Cinema Ball at The Shebourne Hotel on Thursday Night, also spotted were Seamus Smith and Sheila Hamson, Thomas Crosse, Marty Whelan long with Kevin McGahern and his wife Siobhan. This year’s theme was the iconic “Studio 54” and guests were thrilled with décor and entertainment that encapsulated the glittering era of decadence. Marty Whelan was MC for the evening and entertained guests throughout the four course dinner and they dug deep to purchase tickets for the opportunity to spin “Marty’s Prize Wheel” with all proceeds going to the charity. Some of the prizes on offer included all-inclusive 7-night stay in Olcote, Sri Lanka.

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PART 1 OF 7

Vulture funds are continuing to feather their nests in Ireland SINCE 2016, vulture funds have bought almost €30 billion of Irish property, including tens of thousands of family mortgages, at less than half their true value. PADRAIG CONLON

These vulture funds are about to acquire another €9bn before the year is out with letters due to be sent to mortgage-holders in early 2020. Who, and what, exactly are these funds and who is benefiting from their profiteering? Vulture funds are private equity firms and pension funds that purchase non-performing or distressed loans at heavily discounted prices, which are eventually sold for profit. They invest in several different asset classes, one of which is debt, and they are attractive prospects for banks, as they can clear non-performing loans off their books. These loans are usually related to commercial or residential property, and vulture funds buy with the aim of taking charge and possession of the asset, through either a receiver or the courts. Many homeowners were not even aware their mortgage was sold to a vulture fund. The UN special rapporteur on the right to housing, Leilani Farha earlier this year sent a letter to the Irish government noting how they have facilitated housing financing through “preferential tax laws and weak tenant protections among other measures”. The report was highly critical of Ireland for allowing vulture funds buy up properties, which has led to rocketing rents and a worsening housing crisis. The report states that “almost overnight multinational private equity and asset management

firms like Blackstone, have become the biggest landlords in the world, purchasing thousands and thousands of units… they have changed the global housing landscape”. So who are the vulture funds operating in Ireland? CEREBRUS A US private equity firm created to mainly operate in the distressed debt market, they have been active in Ireland, among their largest purchases was a portfolio of commercial property loans from Ulster Bank. GOLDMAN SACHS T h e wo r l d ’s l a r g est investment bank, they were memorably described by US journalist, Matt Taibbi as a “great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money.” Goldman Sachs’s three main vulture funds, Ennis Property Finance, Beltany Property Finance and Liffey Acquisitions, have collected almost €1 billion from local borrowers in the last two years on distressed property loans. B e l t a ny P r o p e r t y Finance caused widespread anger in 2016 when it threatened to evict more than 100 families from their rented homes in Tyrrelstown. LONE STAR Another of the world’s largest private equity firms, Lone Star and its affiliate Shoreline Residential, are the main vulture funds which bought the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) mort-

gage loans. Shoreline employs Pepper Asset Servicing to manage its portfolio in Ireland. BLACKSTONE World’s biggest private equity firm have been an active investor in Ireland since the economic crisis and the collapse of the property market. START MORTGAGES Another affiliate of Lone Star, Start Mortgages bought a portfolio of loans off Permanent TSB in September made up of 1,422 home mortgages and 510 buy-to-let mortgages, with a net book value of €274m. Start are one of the most active vulture funds in taking legal proceedings against customers. APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT A leading US “global alternative investment manager” Apollo bought a portfolio of Irish home loans from Lloyds Bank in 2013 for €307m.

NEW RULES ON HOW VULTURE FUNDS CAN OPERATE IN IRELAND THIS week, new rules were announced aimed at helping consumers resolve mortgage disputes with vulture funds. The deal between the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI), the State’s main banking lobby group, and the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) will see an information leaflet created for borrowers. The deal sets out the rules of engagement between banks or funds and MABS, when they are representing borrowers. It provides for how MABS and lenders can work together to try to resolve mortgage arrears for those borrowers who have already exhausted the Central Bank’s mortgage arrears resolution process, and are entering or are about to enter the legal process. As per the new rules, where a mortgage is sold

by a bank to a third party, that party must appoint a credit servicing firm to manage it and the protections afforded by the Central Bank’s Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears still apply. This comes on foot of concern that borrowers whose loans were sold off by banks to third parties, would not be afforded the same consumer protections. A new consumer information leaflet, “Protections If Your Mortgage Is Sold to a Third Party”, has been published to accompany the agreement. However, David Hall, CEO of the Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation, was critical of the new agreement between the BPFI and MABS. “This morning’s ‘Agreement’ raises more questions than answers and appears to favour vultures rather than customers, not least whether this

informal scheme helps vultures bypass the current insolvency process with its checks and balances,” he said. “Already people are asking is this ‘code’ an attempt by vultures to block people availing of ever improving insolvency arrangements. “Vultures don’t like some of the insolvency arrangements where, despite some recent high-profile cases, many ordinary families have gotten good insolvency arrangements approved. “I welcome the recognition by the Banking Federation and MABS that more than 40,000 citizens are in crisis, a potential tsunami in anyone’s language. “The timing of this is curious, given that the Central Bank is examining restructuring arrangements vultures are doing. “There is an old saying about the need to be wary of Greeks bearing gifts.”

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FUNDRAISING | ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WILL TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 20

Have a cup of tea for the kids Noah Pender, Amber Mooney Finnerty and Ciara King at Tallaght Hospital

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RTE 2FM PRESENTER, CIARA KING, had a ball with children at CHI at Tallaght Hospital when she visited to highlight Children in Hospital Ireland’s Cuppa & Cookie annual fundraiser which takes place on November 20. Now in its 3rd year, funds raised by Children in Hospital Ireland Cuppa & Cookie Event will be used to support the volunteer run, play

services that Children in Hospital Ireland provide in 14 hospitals across Ireland. This service is much valued by the families of children in hospital, as it can give parents a break to get a cup of tea or it can simply provide some fun for the child during their hospitalisation. CHI are calling for people to host a coffee morning for Children in Hospital Ireland on International Children’s Day Novem-

ber 20th or any day that suits in November/December. All funds raised will help to provide much needed arts & crafts materials, books and games as well as expanding our training and support programmes for CHI volunteers. Email info@childreninhospital.ie to receive your starter pack which includes a range of items including coffee, biscuits and recipes.

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Man turns nail clippings he saved for a year into an engagement ring

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MOST people would love a unique engagement ring, but one made out of fingernails, maybe not so much. In an online video, a Japanese man documented how he made a ring from his fingernails that he collected for an entire year to make a ‘diamond’ ring. First, he collected the chippings, ground them into a fine powder, then mixed with water, compressed the mixture and put it in the oven for 90 minutes. The dark clay-like mixture was then put into a mound to shape it like a ‘diamond’. The man even made the silver ring for it to go on himself. Many people were disgusted by the

The Catholic church hasn’t been too good to us in Ireland so I propose a new religion, “Crispianity” where Mr.Tayto is our God Northern Ireland can be “Potatostints” and they will believe in the Northern Mr.Tayto Our first mass will take place outside Centra!

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LAST year a man who‘d recently moved to ireland came into h sam*el to show us a ring he “found in a cake” bc he wanted to know if it was real gold or not and after a few mins of profound confusion i had to explain bairin @nimfeachuisce

WINTER in Ireland is battling a cold, thinking you’ve triumphed over a cold, only to wake up discovering that you do, indeed, have a cold again every day of your life until May @JadeHayden

The way everyone congregates at the doors of the Luas and won’t move down where there’s loads of room so you can’t get on is deadly, I love it so I do @its_erinlindsay

footage. One joked: “Nothing says romance quite like ground up fingernails.” While another said: “That’s just flat out gross.”

Last McDonalds in Iceland

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TEN years on, the last ever McDonald’s hamburger to be sold in Iceland is still in perfect condition, and is kept at a B&B in the country. McDonalds closed in Iceland on October 31 2009. Hjortur Smarason bought the last McDonald’s hamburger in the country after hearing rumours that McDonald’s burgers never decay, and wanted to test it for himself. Smarason kept the burger, accompanied by fries, in a plastic bag for three years during which it remained unchanged. He gave the burger to the National Museum of Iceland in 2012, but a museum specialist told them they couldn’t preserve the burger.

Appeal for loose Lego donations BROTHERS Paddy Sweetman and Osheen Sweetman from Stillorgan, pictured with Tom Searle, DPD Ireland at the launch of the Jack & Jill Foundation who are starting a national drive for LEGO donations of any loose, unwanted or old pieces gathering dust or in attics. LEGO pieces will be recycled into extra Jack & Jill home nursing care for families across Ireland. Every €16 raised (size of average bag) will gift

one hour of home nursing care for a child with a life limiting condition, who typically can’t walk or talk, may be oxygen dependent, tube fed and with heavy medical needs. All unwanted, loose (no instructions, or boxes required) Lego pieces can be dropped off at one of 33 DPD Ireland depots nationwide with all the drop off points on www.jackandjill.ie Pictures: Robbie Reynolds

House contents for sale in Clontarf The contents of the home of Ann (D. April 2019) & Art Mc Gann, a well-known and successful dentist in Fairview for over 40 years will be auctioned off by well-known antique specialists Matthews Auctioneers next Saturday & Sunday, 16th & 17th November. The auction to commence 2pm each day. The house, known locally as The Lodge, is located at 51 Summerville, Clontarf, Dublin 3, Eircode DO3 KD27 will be signposted on public viewing days. Well known local collectors the auction comprises Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian furniture as well as old gilt mirrors, rugs, and collecta-

bles. A life-time collection gathered over fifty years together it’s “a veritable magpie’s nest!” says the auctioneer Damien Matthews. This auction will also include the part-clearance of a fine Dublin 6 red-brick and the residual contents of a prestigious Castleknock residence recently sold for development. The catalogue is illustrated online on the auctioneer’s website, www.matthewsauctionrooms.com and the house itself will be open for public viewing of the contents from Thursday 15th November, 11am onwards.

Ravenous hunger for chocolate foils thief A MAN in Seattle got in trouble this week, thanks to his sweet tooth and an impromptu break-in to a financial services office. The 44-year-old man snuck into an office building earlier this month, took the elevator to a financial services office, rattled the doors open and managed to get into the office. Once inside, he allegedly moved a painting on the wall before discovering a glass bowl filled with expensive chocolates. An employee who was still in the office spotted the man and hid, watching him as he began to eat over $200 worth of gourmet chocolate. The man then sat on a nearby couch and took a nap, following his sweet treat. When security arrived, they discovered that the man had stripped himself of his jacket and shoes, and told security that ‘they’d have to kill [him] to take [him] to jail.

‘I’m in love with the shape of you’

Some of the chips were eaten by guests to the museum too. Rather than throw the burger away Smarason said it had great historic value - he gave it to friends who run Snotra House in south Iceland, were it remains on display in the lounge of the guesthouse. To this day, ten years on, the burger remains relatively unchanged.

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

BITS & BOBS

Man turns nail clippings he saved for a year into an engagement ring MOST people would love a unique engagement ring, but one made out of fingernails, maybe not so much. In an online video, a Japanese man documented how he made a ring from his fingernails that he collected for an entire year to make a ‘diamond’ ring. First, he collected the chippings, ground them into a fine powder, then mixed with water, compressed the mixture and put it in the oven for 90 minutes. The dark clay-like mixture was then put into a mound to shape it like a ‘diamond’. The man even made the silver ring for it to go on himself. Many people were disgusted by the

footage. One joked: “Nothing says romance quite like ground up fingernails.” While another said: “That’s just flat out gross.”

Last McDonalds in Iceland

‘I’m in love with the shape of you’

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HOME & STYLE

FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

Shop sustainably

Style FILE

Green Angel goes organic

ZALANDO, an online shopping

packaging designed with the

mecca, have said that they

minimizing of waste in mind.

ZIGN, are also committing to

Currently, their shopping

sustainability going forward,

are committing themselves to

The brand’s own private label,

carbon neutrality across all of

boxes are made from 100%

with the brand hoping to be fully

their deliveries and operations.

recycled materials, and their

sustainable by Spring / Summer

shipping bags from 80% recycled

2020.

The pledge comes as part of Zalando’s new ‘do.MORE’ campaign, which sees the

plastics.

Rubin Ritter, the co-CEO of

Kate Heiny, Director Corporate

Zalando, says: “The fashion

European based shopping giant

Responsibility & Sustainability at

industry is facing sustainability

commit to sustainability, aiming

Zalando, said: “We make it easier

challenges and we know we have

for a net-positive impact on

for customers to shop more

been part of the problem. Going

people and the planet.

sustainably and we experiment

forward, our aspiration is to be

and collaborate across the

part of the solution.

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industry to shape a circular,

renewable energy across all of

prosperous future for fashion.

sustainability into their business

their locations.

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strategy will stay relevant for

Single use plastics will also be

“The inclusion of natural ingredients in Green Angel’s products has, along with the use of natural packaging where ever possible, has been of upmost importance to the brand and these new initiatives put them at the forefront of environmentally proactive companies both in Ireland and abroad,” the statement read. The Green Angel Pure & Organic Brand is available in Kilkenny shop, Avoca, Meadows & Byrne and Shaws, as well as select pharmacies and lifestyle shops across the county.

Get your glow on with No7

“Only those who incorporate

move the entire fashion industry

their customers and we believe

eliminated by the company, with

forward, for people and the

that it will be a competitive

Zalando hoping by 2023 to have

planet.”

advantage in the future.”

Baby, it’s cold outside... so warm your interiors up! IT’S OFFICIALLY THE SEASON - Christmas is on it’s way, coming at us fast! The weather is changing, the shops are already flogging the Christmas bits and pieces, and the songs are stuck in our heads. No better time to take a look at your interiors in the home to get prepared for the festivities that the Christmas season will bring in the next seven weeks!

Homesense

IRISH SKINCARE BRAND Green Angel have pledged to switch their formulas to use organic ingredients where possible. In a statement, Green Angel say the decision has been made as they continue to strive toward reducing their carbon footprint, lessening their impact on the environment. Some of their packaging has already been switched from plastic to post-consumer recycled plastic as they strive to become more environmentally friendly.

If, like me, you’re already looking to get into the swing of things and fully embrace all things Santa and otherwise in the home, many high street stores have a great selection of bits and bobs in store that will be sure to brighten up any home. From wreaths to statuettes, even to blankets, rugs and more, there’s an array of Christmassy content available to help you indulge in designing a festive home of dreams. .

(L-R) Debenhams, Penneys, Argos, Argos, Penneys, Argos

BOOTS HAVE announced the latest edition to their cult favourite No7 range, with a series of glistening Highlighting Drops. The No7 Custom Blend Highlighting Drops are available in four shimmering shades, designed to compliment every skintone. Highlighting drops have become a key make up trend in recent years, ensuring to add a luxe glow with minimal effort. Fully customisable, the drops can be mixed and matched to provide your perfect look, allowing you to ‘glow your

own way’! Available in white gold, rose gold, golden and bronze, the four hues pack a punch, perfect to take into party season to freshen up your look or to add an extra little flair. The multi-purpose, concentrated highlighters can also give a natural, healthy-looking glow on their own for those laid back, no makeup days. Usually priced at €18, the highlighting drops will be available at a special introductory offer of €14, from November 13 to December 10 online at Boots.ie.

7 November 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 19 COMMERCIAL FEATURE

A day of reflection and remembrance

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is being hosted for the second year in Dublin by Friends of Suicide Loss

FRIENDS OF SUICIDE LOSS IRELAND (FOSL) are asking for your support as they host the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (or Survivor Day), that began in America in 1999. The day traditionally falls on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in America as the holiday period can be a challenging time for the suicide bereaved. It was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and supporting one another. Every year hundreds of events take place throughout the world to mark this day of reflection and remembrance. In 2018, there were 371 events held in 20 different countries around the world. FOSL have introduced its ‘’Mourning Has Broken’’ commemorative walk and associated events since last year into Ireland for the first time to mark this occasion with its own unique event for its members while integrating with

others bereaved by any personal loss who are equally welcome to participate. This year FOSL will hold the “Mourning Has Broken” c o m m e m o r a t ive w a l k o n 23rd November commencing at 1.30pm from the Spire in O’Connell Street to Clontarf Castle followed by special events, entertainment and a sit down meal for participants. Former Leinster and Ireland rugby star Mike Ross will lead the walk to Clontarf Castle where he will be then interviewed by Dublin City FM radio. An entertaining and special evening is anticipated for all who attend on the day, with a commemoration for the beloved departed followed by a candlelight dinner, music and live performances all evening up to 23:30. There will also be a number of raffles and draws on the day with some great prizes. Tickets for the FOSL event package is €60, and these can be purchased on their website or directly from FOSL at 01 492 7576 or on Eventbrite by clicking the link o d re C https://www.eventbrite. Loss f Suicide Friends o ie/e/friends-of-suic ide. th ng re l o s s - f u n d r a i s e r - t i c kst we create Together another. pport one su to . n us ve ets-75995008115 in unite A safe ha ss and pa t, ories of lo gnity, trus Shared st respect, di , re If you are bereaved by ca d pathy Hand an n and em compassio her’s. ot d an . lf fs suicide and need support se and belie for one’s ’s opinions individual ce of the train. r or know someone in need n. ou Acceptan io is ct e re Peac e right di stone in th . steppingto others a d is an s of support, please coned es rt Forgiven es depa g to the on nnings. Connectin new begi of e s ar tact Friends of Suicide ilitie Aw r vulnerab r lives gaging ou While en ation in ou transform e th Loss through their webg . in pe dg ve and ho acknowle elixir of lo with the site www.fosl.ie. They are also on Fa c e b o o k u n d e r Friends of Suic ide Loss and on Twitter @foslireland. FOSL services i n c l u d e o u t re a c h Loss support to the homes of f Suicide Friends o nd credo the bereaved or wherIrela

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Local chefs serving up authentic Thai dishes IF you want a taste of real Thai food, you don’t need to hop on a plane or go too further afield, as Kin Khao Thai in Maynooth is serving up authentic Isaan style dishes, using local Irish ingredients. When you walk into the restaurant you literally feel like you have been transported to Bangkok. Bursting with colour and style, the decor is certainly a feast for the eyes and a must see. Based on their interpretation of one of their favourite food streets in Bangkok, owners, and husband and wife duo, Jayna and Adam Lyons,

carefully chose the pieces for the interior of the restaurant all sourced from Thailand, which pays homage to the shop houses of Bangkok. Adam says of the decor: “We scoured Bangkok looking for the discards of a disappearing age. Seeing, touching and sensing the life of previous generations of street traders and businesses was very moving.” Owner Janya hails from a family history steeped in food; with restaurants, food stalls, noodle bars and butchers in her family history. Born and bred in Bangkok, Janya spent her early years working in the kitchen with her family preparing for a day

of selling her family’s famous fish cakes and soups. She put herself through business school and worked in several five-star hotels in Bangkok before emigrating to Australia. It was there in Sydney

that she met her future husband Adam Lyons, from Raheny, Dublin. Adam and Janya found love in each other’s shared passion for Thai food and moving back to Ireland, the culinary couple saw a gap in the market to share real authentic Thai food. They took the plunge and opened the successful Kin Khao Thai in Athlone 16 years ago - and in the last year opened their Maynooth branch. The food in the restaurant does not disappoint. On the menu you will see all the classic dishes, and if you are brave enough to try something new, Kin

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Khao Thai is the place to do it, each dish is as authentic as the next. The Isaan style dishes that Kin Khao Thai Maynooth prepare originate in Northeastern Thailand which is notable for its complex layering of bold ingredients. The presentation of each dish is Instagram worthy, with a classic bamboo leaf at every opportunity. The meats, often marinated, are prepared over an open char grill. Kin Khao Maynooth is the only Thai restaurant in Ireland using a char grill imported from Thailand. The taste it exudes is out of this world and worth going to the restaurant for alone. Jayna said: “In Thai-

Worth entering the belly of the beast RUNNING this page can be both a blessing and a curse. Sometimes when going for a pint now, it can be hard not to start overthinking it. Having said that, when you get pointed in the direction of a pint that meets the acclaim, there’s not much better a feeling. Originally known as O’Neill’s or “The Convent” the bar didn’t become The Dragon until 1962 when Edward Gilen bought it. The area around the bar is full of history. @guinnessadvisor

On the wall beside the pub, there is a commemorative plaque dedicated to the men who fought at the Battle of Tallaght. Part of the Fenian rising in Dublin in 1867, thousands of men gathered on Tallaght hill armed and ready for rebellion. Due to poor organisation and infiltration from British intelligence, that rising never gathered enough momentum; however, the old constabulary barracks on the main street (now a funeral home) was the

scene of an engagement that became known as the Battle of Tallaght. As soon as I walked in, every lad sat at the counter turned their head. I’ve started to think this is a sign that there is Guinness worth protecting from outsiders. Despite this, the clientele and staff are as friendly as they come once you’ve a pint in your hand. The pint was smooth, full, and the taste was exactly where it should be. Served from the upper level bar at the

right temperature, it’s certainly worth entering the belly of this beast.

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land an open charcoal grill is the standard method of cooking for generations of cooks in Thailand. The taste is the best and it is something that cannot be substituted. “Authenticity is the benchmark for Kin Khao Thai. Traditional cooking styles and recipes. All made in house.” Michelin chefs Tong and Bank are preparing these authentic Isaan style dishes at affordable prices, using local ingredients. Recommended to try at the end the meal, is The Trio desert, which includes, poached pumpkin in coconut milk with cinnamon cream and Tapioca Coconut Cookies, Thai Tea Ice Cream and Pandan Cake with Coconut Ice Cream. Located in Greenfield Shopping Centre in Maynooth, there is more than enough parking to accommodate Kin Khao Thai’s rapidly growing following. There is also fantastic transport links within short walking distance. Kin Khao Thai Maynooth is open six nights a week and closed on Tuesdays. There is a pickup and delivery service also. Janya and Adam Lyons have become a staple of the culinary community and should be applauded for bringing authentic traditional, regional style Thai dishes to Ireland. www.kinkhaothai.ie

O’Donnells release two new flavours

WHEN you see your colleagues at Dublin Gazette scoff four big bags of a new brand of crisps in minus two minutes, you know you’ve a hit on your hands! O’Donnells Hand Cooked Crisps have launched two new limited-edition flavours, so if you want to try them, you’ll need to be quick! The family-run company called on their cousin, model and author Roz Purcell, to help launch the range; O’Donnells Spiced Chutney and ’Donnells Aromatic Sweet ‘n’ Sour Flavour. I overheard it in the office being called “a lovely dinner in a bag”.

Recyclable black plastic range launching FULLY recyclable detectable black plastic trays packaging will feature on over 100 individual Tesco own-label products before the end of December this year. At its recent national supplier briefing involving over 300 of its own-label and branded suppliers Tesco, in its ambition to end hard-to-recycle plastics in its business before the end of 2019, confirmed it has launched fully recyclable packaging across a suite of its own-label meat, chilled ready meals and fresh produce lines. Pigment changes in this Tesco packaging, which involves infra-red detectability in black plastic trays used for meat and other products, will mean 448 tonnes of plastic* can now be recycled. The move is part of the company’s global commitment to make all its packaging fully recyclable by 2025.

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ENTERTAINMENT GOINGOUTOUT Jojo Siwa plays 3Arena on November 7

NOVEMBER 7 (THURSDAY)

Jojo Siwa @ 3Arena, €39 Giggs @ The Olympia Theatre, €24 Alice Jemima @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 WhenYoung @ The Button Factory, €17

NOVEMBER 8 (FRIDAY)

Machine Head @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out Metal legends are sure to shake the Olympia Theatre to its very foundations. The Tallest Man On Earth @ Vicar Street, €35 NC Grey @ The Sugar Club, €15 Isaac Butler @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

The Midnight @ The Button Factory, €22 The Rendez-Vous @ The Workman’s Club, €10

NOVEMBER 9 (SATURDAY)

Brave Giant @ The Olympia Theatre, €22 Zestra @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 AA Bondy @ The Workman’s Club, €16

NOVEMBER 10 (SUNDAY)

Lizzo @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out Mat Kearney @ Whelan’s, €21 Piersi @ The Workman’s Club, €25 CheryM @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14

NOVEMBER 11 (MONDAY)

Tinariwen @ The Olympia Theatre, €34 Lucy Spragga @ The Button Factory, €18

NOVEMBER 12 (TUESDAY)

All Tvvins @ Whelan’s, €24 Snarky Puppy @ The Olympia Theatre, €43 Charlie Cunningham @ The Button Factory, €17 Under Starling @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5

NOVEMBER 13 (WEDNESDAY) All Tvvins @ Whelan’s, €24

Lacuna Coil

Giving it all amid the curveballs ITALIAN metal band Lacuna Coil - meaning empty spiral - are a bit of a temple in a rare realm. A heavy but melodic act known for their theatrical stage performances, they come from a corner of the world little-known for its metal, yet they’ve topped two million worldwide album sales, and tour the globe relentlessly.

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Their themes might draw on gothic inf luences and blistering, pounding guitars, but they also touch on some of the tougher, emotional aspects of life, as Andrea Ferro, one half of their sharp vocal duo, tells me. “We’ve been mostly exploring the human

sphere in our albums and probably the strongest concept we have is that life isn’t perfect, and very often throws curveballs at you. “You have to make the best out of it, you have to accept dark times in order to overcome it and make it better. It’s ok not to be ok all the time,” he says. Coming from that relatively isolated corner, at least from their genre’s perspective, has helped Lacuna Coil develop, though Ferro is modest

enough to put their success down, at least in part, to coincidence. “We are still one of the few metal bands out of Italy to have had an impact on the intern a t i o n a l ro c k /m e ta l scene,” he says. “I think that our label at the time was sort of ‘collecting’ metal bands with a strong identity from all over Europe and they wanted to get one from Italy too, so we were presenting the right thing at the right time from the right place

I guess. “Probably being Italian has helped us having a more personal approach to the genre.” Latest single, Reckless, very much deals with pushing back against modern society, an obvious source of the Italian’s frustrations. “It feels great, the song it’s really a call for freedom, liberate your mind and just go for it,” Ferro explains. “Do what you feel. There are way too many pressures in our society, too much pre-cooked overly worried politically correct nonsense. “The song is an invitation to be yourself and feel alive but also to

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You have to make the best out of it, you have to accept dark times in order to overcome it and make it better think outside the box, it’s ok not to fit in all the time.” W h e n i t co m e s to thinking outside the box, Lacuna Coil certainly do it with their live show, which has become renowned for its costumes and theatrics. “In our world, music and visuals go hand in hand and the costumes a n d m a ke u p a re a n important part of it. “It’s like seeing a theatrical play without the costumes, it’s not the

same. “Not every band needs to have this, but for us it makes the show way more complete. “We usually start to imagine the costumes for the live show when we work on the basic concept behind the album, it takes time to find the right thing and you have to think about it in advance. “We spend a lot of time on the road and far away from our families and friends, we are will-

ing to sacrifice this but it has to be worth it, we are not going to settle for an average show.” As for playing in Dublin? “There’s going to be head banging, screaming, jumping, singing along,” Ferro says. “It’s going to be a fun show with some Lacuna Coil classics, and some new tunes plus a really good touring package.” Bring on the noise. Lacuna Coil play The Academy, Dublin on November 14.

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This week, we look at using computers, getting help CHALLENGE YOUR FOR FUN! withBRAIN...JUST major tasks and home support

Check out the Care and Repair service for home assistance AS WE GROW OLDER basic household tasks can become very difficult to manage. Even something as simple as changing a light bulb can become a major problem for an older person, who is not in a position to climb on a chair to change the bulb. Other household tasks such as trimming hedges, installing smoke alarms, changing locks, painting and moving furniture cause similar difficulties. Care & Repair is a service that helps to keep people living in their own homes in increased safety and comfort. Volunteers carry out DIY work for older people free of charge. They also keep a list of local tradesmen whose contact details can be provided for paid work, where jobs are too large for volunteers. The vision of the programme is to enable older people to remain in their own homes, in their own communities, living as independently as possible, through the improvement of their housing conditions and their level of comfort, security and wellbeing. The purpose of Age Action’s trade referral service is to provide older people with a list of tradesmen in their local area. Their service aims to prevent older people from being ‘ripped off’ by rogue tradesmen.

Learn more about PCs with Age Action’s course H AV E YO U E V E R wished that you had more computer knowledge and feel that you have been left behind in this fast moving world of ever-changing technology? Well, don’t despair – help is on the way. More than 35,000 Irish people have benefited from Age Action’s Getting Started Computer Training programme, which provides training in computers, smartphones and the Internet for people over the age of 55 all over Ireland. Their volunteers and learners come from all walks of life. Learners range from people who have literally never even switched on a computer before, to those who know the basics, but want a little more practice. As part of the fight against digital exclusion, Age Action’s Getting Started Computer Training programme

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What type of jobs can I get done? A huge variety! They do the smaller jobs that you cannot get a tradesman to do such as changing lightbulbs, putting up shelves, installing a grabrail, installing a smoke alarm or a carbon monoxide alarm. What will using Care and Repair cost me? The small jobs provided by the Care & Repair service are free of charge. Clients only pay for the materials required. How many jobs can I get done under the Care and Repair Service? As many as you want or need. However, they aim to spend no more than two hours per visit. They can do several jobs within that time frame and can call back another time if more work is required.

delivers free training on computers, tablets and smartphones to people over the age of 55. Since 2006, Age Action has trained more

than 35,000 older people in 14 counties with the assistance of thousands of volunteer tutors. The training takes place in small classes

The programme delivers free training on compuers, tablets and smartphones to people over the age of 55

g ro u p s a n d r u n s i n libraries, community centres, schools, colleges, family resource centres, corporate offices, and housing complexes for older people. Funding has come from a variety of sources such as government grants, corporate donations and grants, public donations, charitable foundations and Dublin

City Council. If you are interested in enrolling in a oneto-one Getting Started class with one of their trained volunteers starting soon, or you know an older friend or relative who you think might benefit, please call the Age Action Getting Started team on 01-4756989 for more information.

Stay in your home as long as possible with HSE help THE HSE HOME Support Service (formerly called the Home Help Service or Home Care Package Scheme) aims to support older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, and to support informal carers. The Home Support Service provides you with support for everyday tasks including getting in and out of bed, dressing and undressing, and personal care, such as showering. The support you will receive depends on

your individual needs. These supports will be provided by the HSE or by an external provider, approved by the HSE. The Home Support Service is free. You do not need a medical card to apply and your income will not be assessed. However, if you arrange additional home supports, over and above the level funded by the HSE, you will have to pay for these. The Home Support Service is available to people aged 65 or over who may need support to continue living at home, or to return

home following a hospital stay. Sometimes exceptions are made for people younger than 65 who may need support. For example, people with early onset Dementia or a disability. If you are approved for a Home Support Service and HSE staff are not available to deliver the service, then a provider who has been approved by the HSE, will deliver the home support to you. Further information on CDHS is available in the Home Support Service for Older People Information Booklet.

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ALL-STAR GONG: FOOTBALL: AFTER 19 senior inter-

county Championship campaigns, Stephen Cluxton finally picked up the coveted Footballer of the Year on Friday, on a night where Dublin claimed seven PwC GAA-GPA All-Stars. The Parnells man was honoured after a strong campaign, named as one of three players to be short-listed for the top prize from the same county.

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Leinster slay Dragons with 50-point haul  sport@dublingazette.com

DAVE Kearney and James Lowe both touched down twice as Leinster Rugby ran out 50-15 bonus point winners over Dragons in rain-soaked conditions. Kearney took his Guinness PRO14 season’s haul to five tries in three matches, while 20-year-old Academy out-half Harry Byrne marked his first start with a try and five conversions in a man-of-the-match performance. Michael Bent, with his second score in three games, Kearney and Byrne all touched down to establish a 19-8 half-time lead. Dragons deserved to be closer on the scoreboard but an opportunist Jordan Williams try did keep them in contention. Nonetheless, Leo Cullen’s men were in rampant form in the second half as efforts from Ronan Kelleher, Kearney, Lowe (2) and replacement Hugh O’Sullivan took them to the half-century mark. Owen Jenkins scored Drag-

ons’ second try from a last-minute turnover. Settling the quicker of the sides, Leinster pressed from a lineout won by captain Devin Toner. Dragons did well to hold the maul at bay but Bent was able to burrow over from a close-in ruck, eight minutes in. Sam Davies responded with a penalty, rewarding an initial surging break from Taine Basham. Kearney’s first try was countered by Williams’ effort but the hosts were soon racing off into the distance/ Leinster’s third try arrived when Byrne’s close-range run-in from a Jamison-Gibson Park pass ended with the Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam winner scoring his second in the senior shirt after a TMO check. He also converted his own touchdown, and the home crowd were treated to a rampant second half display from the province. They racked up five tries and 31 points in a tremendous 21-minute spell.

James Lowe escapes a tackle en route to one of his two tries last Friday at the RDS. Picture: Martin Doherty

It puts Leinster in great shape for their first interprovincial tie of the season as they take on Connacht – second in Section B – on Friday evening (7.35pm) at the Showgrounds. “Dragons were very good until a certain point where we could score a few tries,” said backs’ coach Felipe Contepomi of the challenge ahead.

“Sportsground is another story. Connacht is one of those teams in form at the moment. “Always, it has been a difficult part of the world to play in because conditions could be tricky. As much as it could be of more use to rival teams, those conditions, it’s the passion and how they play their game.”

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS COMMISERATIONS WELL done to the Junior to ourAJunior la B football team on the semi final championship exit on Sunday afternoon. It was an incredible effort by all the players this year and Ballyboden were just too strong for our lads. Well done and hard luck to all concerned. Our under 9 boys had a fabulous day out last Saturday in games arranged against Ballivor on Saturday where the children all had magical fun and created great memories. Thanks to Mark for organising it and a huge well done in particular to Max and AJ on special performances. A very special thank you to Muireann Ní Scannaill and to Kate Fitzgibbon for their time and support in bringing the Brendan Martin All Ireland cup to our girls section in the club on Saturday. They are ideal role models to all the girls and beyond. A special mention to Gareth Winders for helping arrange the event. Massive congratulation to our GPO Gerry Seaver on his and Ballyboughal’s success in the intermediate championship final. We’re incredibly proud of our coach and we extend our congratulations to all the members in Ballyboughal on a terrific year. Congratulations also to Ballyboden on winning the Dublin senior football championship. We wish them well in their Leinster campaigns. Our monthly draws completed last Thursday and the results are up on our website. The executive committee of the club were deeply saddened at the passing of our Vice President Liam “Maxi” McGowan. His family have long been synonymous with the club and the great man himself was an integral part of our great success story. He will be greatly missed. A tribute will be posted soon on our social media with details of the funeral arrangements. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

RAHENY THANKS again to Emmet Heavin for bringing one of our Dublin GAA heroes, Brian Fenton and Sam Maguire into see all the pupils and staff in St Michael’s Raheny Special National School. Raheny All Stars took part in yet another memorable day in Croke Park. A great honour to be there amongst a stellar group young people for Beyond Limits event. Thanks to all club members who very kindly offered/ loaned their Raheny GAA Rain gear to the Raheny All Stars for their big day in Croke Park, we are very appreciative to one and all. Ógra is back on Saturday, November 9th. The Ógra operates on Saturday mornings Pitch 5 (9.45am), St. Anne’s Park. The Wednesday evening Ógra is at 6pm on the Astro beside Raheny GAA

Clubhouse. Our main objective is to introduce children to Gaelic games in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. There is no need to pre book - just turn up on the day / evening and you will be warmly welcomed. At each Saturday Ógra we provide freshly cut fruit and water. We’ve also stopped handing out single use plastic bottles and introduced a reusable Raheny GAA water bottle. 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.

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DCU Saints handed DBS Éanna their first loss of the season with a 70-55 win at the DCU Sports Complex on Saturday evening. Saints got off to an early 21-14 lead in the first quarter through great work on offence from Graham Brannelly. The lead was extended in the second quarter, despite the best efforts of Éanna’s Paris Ballinger, who converted three straig ht three pointers. But Kevin Lacey converted replied with two big threes to see DCU hold a 43-33 point lead at the half. Stefan Zecevic made tough shots in the third

and fourth quarters for Éanna, but once again, DCU had an answer with Michael Bonaparte – who finished the game with 20 points - Martin Neary and Charlie Coombes steadying the ship and leading them to a hard fought victory. Speaking afterwards, head coach Mark Kiernan stated: “As a coach, a win like this is extremely satisfying as the contribution from the bench matched that of the starting five. Éanna didn’t make life easy at any stage and were always a threat throughout. “This will act as a boost to the team as an indication of how we can perform against a classy opposition.

“As fo r a l l te a m s, next week is, yet again, another test for us. The takeaways from this are extremely positive from the perspective of the players, club and coaching staff.” Pyrobel Killester picked up a big road win in Cork on Sunday evening, running out 70-83 p o i n t w i n n e r s ove r Coughlan C&S Neptune. Both teams started the game strongly, with Killester holding a slender 26-28 point lead at the end of the first. Momentum swung in Killester’s favour as the second got underway, with Tomas Fernandez leading the charge. A huge finish to the second quarter by Neptune’s Lehmon Colbert,

Nil Sabata and Cian Heaphy saw Neptune trail by just two at the half, 40-42. Killester stepped up the defensive intensity in the third quarter holding Neptune to just four points in the period, while offensively, Isaac Westbrooks and Fernandez continued to cause problems for the Cork side, seeing them lead 44-59 going into the last. Killester stayed in control in the early stages of the fourth quarter, but as the clock ticked down, Neptune kept the pressure high with Colbert and Heaphy running in some big scores. Killester held on though and won out by 13 in the end. Speaking afterwards,

head coach Brian O’Malley said: “There were lots of good parts to the game and lots of stuff for us to work on. “We were not overly impressed with our start or our finish to the game, but there was a lot of good bits of basketball in the middle. “I hope we are improving, there are things that we are working on that came off this evening in parts of the game, but we must keep working. “That by no means was a perfect game, the third quarter turned the game in our favour. “We managed to hold Neptune to four points due to our good defensive and Neptune not converting, but there is lots for us to work on.”

No Mercy for Fr Matthews

Ashley Russell top scored for DCU with 23 points

UNDEFEATED DCU Mercy continued their perfect start to the season on Saturday evening, running out 62-76 point winners over Fr Mathews in Cork in a hotly-contested women’s Super League battle. DCU had the better of the opening exchanges, leading 10-24 going into the second thanks to sharp shooting from Sarah Woods and Ashley Russell. A rapid recovery in the second for the hosts though saw Fr Mathews find their rhythm, with Grainne Dwyer – who top scored for her side with 20 points – to the fore, as well

as American Shannon Brady, who began to dominate inside, to cut into the deficit to see it 36-42 in favour of DCU at the half. Momentum stayed with the Cork side in the third and some big plays from Dwyer and Brady saw them trail by just two going into the last, 50-52. DCU pushed back hard in the fourth though, getting out of the blocks early with a run of big scores from Russell and Rachel Huijsdens - the latter also getting some big blocks at the other end, and despite Mathews’ best efforts, Mercy ran out 62-76 point winners in the end.

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SOCCER: ST PAT’S BOSS DELIGHTED TO EXTEND THEIR SEASON IN LEINSTER

Moore, More, More LSC LEINSTER SENIOR CUP Sheriff YC St Patrick’s Athletic  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

The St Patrick’s Athletic’s Leinster Senior Cup side 1 3

ST PATRICK’S Athletic Under-19 manager Jamie Moore welcomed the opportunity to extend his side’s season by another two weeks as they set up a Leinster Senior Cup final against Athlone. Kyle Robinson and Kian Corbally struck in extra time as Pats reached their second successive LSC final with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sheriff YC in Clontarf. Daniel Dobbin had given the Saints a lead just past the hour but Sheriff levelled inside two minutes and had chances to win it before the two subs settled the tie in extra time. Sheriff saw Paul Murphy and Stephen Murphy sent off for verbals seven minutes from time while ex-Saint Anto Flood saw red for a mistimed challenge in injury time. The Saints face First Division side Athlone Town at Richmond Park on Wednesday, November 13th in a bid to avenge last season’s final defeat to Shelbourne. The LSL Sunday Major side were unfortunate to find Saints’ stopper Brian Maher in top form as he pulled off a string of fine saves as Sheriff looked to wrap it up inside 90 minutes. Moore took charge of an Athletic side including just one senior player in Jake Walker and several members of the side that clinched the Under-17 league title. And they handled the step up to senior football with

maturity in atrocious conditions and matched the senior outfit in the first half. They hit the front through Dobbin after 61 minutes when Sheriff failed to deal with a ball into the box and the wing-back scored at the back post. They barely had time to finish their celebrations when Sheriff hit back as Leon Hayes cut in from the left and barely a low shot into the corner with his weaker foot. Maher showed great agility to tip a Stephen Maher headed over the bar late on, while Keith Carter denied the same player with a desperate flying block. Saints regained the lead in controversial circumstances as Robinson was deemed onside from a Cian Hughes break and finished, and the Murphy brothers were sent off for their protests. Corbally wrapped up the win two minutes from the end with another goal on the break, the

Under-17 keeping his cool to slot past Lee Murphy, before Flood was shown a second yellow late on. “It was an opportunity for them to test themselves against a very good senior team,” Moore told the Dublin Gazette. “Sheriff had chances at 1-1 to win the game and they probably feel disappointed they didn’t get to do that. “In terms of the physicality, our lads wouldn’t have faced anything like that before because they haven’t played against men and a lot of them are only 16 or 17. “The League of Ireland underage season is too short, and there’s a long off-season. Our season won’t start again until next February or March. “To have an extra two weeks and to prepare for big games, and big games with trophies on the line, it’s really good for the players.”

RUGBY

D’Arcy double powers Clontarf A SECOND half brace of tries from Matt D’Arcy guided Clontarf to a hard-fought 27-20 success against tabletopping UCC at the Mardyke. The Cork students were knocked off top spot as Clontarf outscored them by three tries to two, although the losing bonus point sees them slot into second place. The north Dubliners have moved up one spot to fifth in the Division 1A standings with Angus Lloyd also crossing the whitewash with Sean Kearns kicking 12 points into the bargain.

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SOCCER: FRUSTRATION OVER UNAVAILABLE DUO

RUGBY

Shels quartet get Pauw Irish call-up  DAVE DONNELLY

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Old Wesley flanker Stephen Boyle makes a break. Picture: Ken Richardson

Wesley win closest derby by closest of margins AIL DIVISION 1B Old Belvedere Old Wesley  sport@dublingazette.com

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OLD WESLEY won the closest of local derbies by the closest of margins as they edged out Old Belvedere 11-10 in AIL Division 1B at Ollie Campbell Park. Played in driving rain from start to finish, this match was always going to have a high error count. But, to their credit, both sides competed with enthusiasm throughout. Wesley looked to have had the better start, gaining early ground and winning the first line out against the head, however the move ended with a conceded penalty. It was the home side who were first on the scoreboard after eight minutes. From a line-out 25 metres out, the Belvo pack had their Wesley opponents on the back foot as they mauled and drove towards the goal line resulting in a try by hooker John McKee. It was 25 minutes in before Wesley had a strong foothold in opposition territory. A Belvedere knock-on yielded a scrum seven-metres out and while the defence initially held firm, they conceded a penalty 20 metres out which Rory Stynes had no difficulty converting. From the restart, a deft kick by Tom Kiersey had play back in the same zone and Belvo conceded a second penalty from a subsequent line-out which Stynes had no difficulty in kicking for a 6-5 lead. The hosts fought back and camped in the Wesley 22 however the threat

abated after a knock on but they did take the lead when flanker Jack Kelly intercepted a pass and sprinted nearly half the pitch to touch down for a try. The relatively straightforward conversion by Steve Crosby came back off the upright; a miss that the home team would later rue despite a 10-6 half-time lead. Wesley had most of the scoring opportunities of the second half. The first came following a penalty and yellow card against Belvedere prop Roman Solanoa for a late tackle, however Stynes pushed the kick wide. Two more efforts for a threepointer were also spurned while a five-metre scrum was spoiled by a knock-on and came to nothing. With 20 minutes to go, Wes stole a Belvo line out inside the 22. After some good hands and strong carries, Ben Burns looked to be over but the referee spotted a forward pass. But, just as it looked like their chance was slipping away, a powerful carry by James O’Donovan suddenly had the opposition on the back foot, bringing play into the Belvo 22 where they conceded a penalty. With five points needed for a win, Wesley wisely kicked down the line for a line out. The gamble paid off and after a perfectly executed Wesley pack move ploughed over allowing Conor Barry to ground for a try and a one point lead. Belvo gathered the restart as time ticked into injury time but Wesley restricted them to one last penalty from long distance. It went wide and the visitors had the win.

FOUR Shelbourne players have been selected in the Republic of Ireland squad to face Greece in their third Euro 2021 qualifier in Greece next week. Je s s i ca Z i u , C h l o e Mustaki, Emily Whelan and Jamie Finn have been included in Vera Pauw’s squad to face the Greeks in Panionios on Tuesday, November 12. The quartet were part of the Dave Bell’s side that pushed Peamount United all the way before missing out on a league title by two points. Finn is called up for the first time as a consequence of her outstanding performances in midfield, while Mustaki, who leaves Shels due to work commitments in London, is retained after first being called up last month. Peamount are represented by two players – keeper Niamh Reid-Burke and defender Claire Walsh – in the squad among eight home-based players. FAI Cup winner with Wexford Youths, Rianna Jarrett, who scored one and set up another in the 3-2 win over Ukraine last

Shelbourne woman Emily Whelan. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

month, is also included, as is Cork City full-back Éabha O’Mahony. Fo r m e r Pe a m o u n t striker Heather Payne and 2018 international player of the year Harriet Scott miss out as their colleges in the US will not release them for the game. Ireland beat Montenegro 2-0 in their opening game under the management of interim boss Tom O’Connor, following Colin Bell’s resignation. Pauw’s first game in charge, at home to second seeds Ukraine last month,

NEW MANAGERS Duo to head up camogie side JOHN Treacy (right) and Willie

Braine (left) will be the joint Dublin camogie managers for the 2020 season following their appointment this week. They will be supported by ane Nicoletti (Athletic Development Coach and Strength and conditioning), Tadhg Dornan (match day statistics), Laura McCague (physio) and Lorraine Keane (female liaison officer) for the upcoming campaign. Picture: ilivephotos.com

saw Ireland make it two wins from two as they ran out 3-2 winners. An own goal and strikes from Jarrett and Katie McCabe saw the girls in green maintain their 100% record in the group, though tougher challenges lie ahead next year with top seeds Germany. “Heather Payne and Harriet Scott cannot come because their colleges will not give them permission,” Pauw said today. “A college which gives a scholarship for pro foot-

ball is getting a player because she is in the international team set up, but then stopping her from going to the national team is something that’s very disappointing. “Everyone knows the FIFA dates but the colleges in the US are not related to FIFA, not under the FIFA umbrella so they don’t have to release them. “It’s very disappointing. It’s the reality of college football, they tried everything to get released but it’s not the players.”

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FOOTBALL: PARNELLS MAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO AIDED HIS CAREER

FOOTBALL

O’Gara calls time on Dublin career  CÓILÍN DUFFY

Stephen Cluxton with his PwC GAA GPA Footballer of the Year award. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Cluxton finally lands player of year gong ALL-STAR AWARDS  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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AFTER 19 senior inter-county Championship campaigns, Stephen Cluxton finally picked up the coveted Footballer of the Year on Friday, on a night where Dublin claimed seven PwC GAA-GPA All-Stars. The Parnells clubman was honoured after a strong campaign, with fellow Dubs Jack McCaffrey from Clontarf and Con O’Callaghan from Cuala also nominated – a rarity in the coveted awards scheme for three players to be short-listed from the same county. “I suppose when you look back on it after the day the cameras are put away and you are thinking back to the training sessions and the hard slogs that you had to go through - the fighting and the banter in the dressing room and things like that. It’s just a really proud moment,” he said when asked about lifting the Sam Maguire Cup for the sixth time as captain. Cluxton outlined his usual schedule, which involved arriving home from

school around 3:50, leaving for training at 4.40pm, with training at 7, but getting there at 5pm. Then he would go out and train with his goalkeeping coach Josh Moran, whom he dedicated the award to on the night; before a team meeting and then collective team training. In presenting the award, former teammate Paul Flynn paid tribute to the talented Dublin netminder. “He’s such a humble guy and you can see that,” the GPA CEO said. “That’s true about the hours that he puts in. Everything he did and does is purposeful. He doesn’t waste time, he doesn’t mess around. “He gets there early and practices his frees.” Speaking on stage on Friday night at the Convention Centre, the 37-year old said he still has to consider if he will be back in the Dublin jersey in 2020, citing some ‘niggling injuries’. “I don’t know,” he said. “Obviously, your heart... you love playing the game, you want to come back, you’ll do anything to play.

“The mind, the same thing, but it’s probably the body. “I probably need to sit down with the physios and the doctors and see if I can get through another year, to be honest. “I’ve a couple of niggly injuries but you just don’t know. “ T h e re ’s a s m a l l chance all right, yeah, yeah.” Cluxton also received a football All-Star on the night, his sixth in total; going alongside personal gongs picked up in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2013. “When I look back to 2001 and up to 2010, the ups and downs that we had throughout those years, they were very turbulent. Maybe from 2010 onwards we found our feet and started working harder. “I think when you look back on it, I think that time-frame has stood to me. You learn something new from every-

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body. Whether it’s positive or negative you’ll learn something from something someone else is doing and you can take. Especially from captains like Bryan Cullen and people like Denis Bastick, some great leaders. Paul Flynn as well, they’ve all put their shoulder to the wheel. Paul Casey, Tomás Quinn, the list is endless to be quite honest. “You just take small nuggets from them and you try to bring that into your own game and bring it into your own captaincy.” He was joined on the All-Stars on the night by fellow Dublin stars Michael Fitzsimons, Jack McCaffrey and Brian Howard in defence; Brian Fenton at midfield; and Paul Mannion and Con O’Callaghan up front. Meanwhile, Kerry picked up four AllStars; Tyrone claimed two, while there was one each for Mayo and Donegal.

You take small nuggets and try to bring that into your own game and bring it into your captaincy

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EOGHAN O’Gara has become the second member of Dublin’s five-in-a-row winning All-Ireland Senior Football squad to announce his retirement. The Templeogue Synge Street clubman retires with seven AllIreland Senior titles; 10 Leinster SFC’s, and five Allianz League titles He also won AllIreland and Leinster Junior titles in 2008. Announcing his decision on social media on Tuesday, O’Gara firstly paid tribute to his family, “I would like to thank my parents and my 9 siblings for shaping me and giving me the burning desire to never give up on that dream. My extended family for the constant unwavering support.” O’Gara also paid tribute to his club, including Joe O’Reilly, Philip Murphy and the late Vincent Walsh. He also paid tribute to ‘the Blue Panther’ Anton O’Toole for inspiring him; his partner Elaine; his daughters Ella and Fiadh; and Paul Caffrey, Pat Gilroy and Jim Gavin , along with the ‘passionate and loyal Dub supporters’, and his teammates he soldiered alongside over the years. “To every one of my team-mates past and present, the brothers and family I was lucky to spend so much time with and get to know and go to battle with. Men, characters and leaders of the very highest calibre. There aren’t words to describe my gratitude and love for you.”

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O’Flanagan hails more Irish hockey history  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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A N NA O ’ F l a n a g a n described it as the “most tense game” she has ever been involved in as she helped Ireland qualify for the women’s Olympic hockey tournament for the first time. The Rathgar woman – Ireland’s all-time top goalscorer – had a frustrating weekend with precious few chances coming her way in two 0-0 draws in normal time against Canada. But it was soon joy unconfined as she saw her side – powered by Dubliners Nicci Daly, D e i rd re D u ke, Ni k k i Evans, Hannah Matthews, Gillian Pinder, Sarah Hawkshaw, Chloe Watkins and Liz Murphy – win out in a shoot-out 4-3. They did so in front of 6,137 fans on Sunday with over 6,000 also taking in Saturday’s first leg – both records for international women’s sporting events played in Ireland. “Overjoyed; it was the most tense game I’ve ever been involved in,” O’Flanagan told the Dublin Gazette. “The atmosphere was amazing. We knew we could and we got there in the end. “We knew it would be a cagey affair and we wanted to put it to bed a lot earlier than we did. There weren’t many chances from open play – I had maybe one in the first half – but it doesn’t matter how you get there

Anna O’Flanagan celebrates Olympic qualification. Picture: Deryck Vincent

“We said we wouldn’t go there again, we

wouldn’t do it to ourselves but we did it and got through it.“ once you do get there.” In so doing, they exorc ised a demon from 2015 when they missed out on a place at Rio by the width of a post in a shoot-out against China. “We said we wouldn’t g o t h e re a g a i n , we wouldn’t do it to ourselves. We did it and got through it. I don’t know what we would have done if we would have lost! “In previous competitions, I have been a taker

and it is a totally different experience being back behind them. It was the most sick I have ever felt but I trust those girls so much and not only did they score, they did it from the tightest possible angles. Of course, Aye i s h a s te p p e d u p again. When you are 3-1 down and you get back, it’s heart in mouth stuff but when you have the best goalkeeper in the world, it makes it that bit easier.”

Pre-match, O’Flanagan was clearly enjoying the big stage with a newfound fanbase, waving to friends in the crowd, talking to her mascot in the walk-out and belting out Ireland’s Call. “I enjoyed every second of it; it’s what is so important about it. We couldn’t go out and freeze – we had to play. You don’t know how these things are going to go – when you have been around for 10 years [like

me], you need to enjoy each game as it comes because we don’t know what’s up next. We have another few months in us at least now! “It’s amazing that we have changed the game in Ireland, not only for hockey but setting records for Irish women’s sport in general and that’s what we want to do. “We have to thank every single person for coming along, especially

on Saturday. It was absolutely miserable and they kept singing. They stuck with us and brought us through and so we have to thank every single one of them. “We really gathered a following last year at the World Cup and people do now want to come and watch us play. They are invested in our team and what we are about. It’s amazing to see it come out like this and get the rewards.”