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TUNING IN FAITH Willoughby and Katie O’Brien, from Scoil Una Naofa Violin and Orchestra Project were delighted to take a moment to tune up as they continued their rehearsals ahead of an upcoming concert. The talented young musicians will be performing alongside more than 500 other young players from around Ireland at two upcoming concerts at the National Concert Hall. The February 9 concerts will be held as part of this year’s Irish Association of Youth Orchestras Festival. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Footpath blockers slammed by mum ‘Bad parkers affecting less able’ RACHEL D’ARCY

CALLS have been made by a Cabra mum for awareness of parking and blocking footpaths across the city, and the impact blocked roads can have on those less able to get around.

Neasa Hourigan is mum to six year old

Edith, who is visually impared and uses a cane.

Neasa says that their five-minute walk to school is made increasingly difficult by cars blocking the path as Edith struggles to find her way around the obstacles.

Sean O’Kelly, a wheelchair user, has said he has also had incidents where he has

had to get assistance to navigate a blocked pathway.

He said: “Before, I was trundling along in a wheelchair and there was a car completely blocking the footpath and I was so lucky that there was a traffic warden nearby.

“He had to help me navigate around the car, and I had to go out on the road to get around the car.”

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Mystery over human waste IRATE locals living near the Aviva Stadium have had enough – they’re determined to get to the bottom of who is leaving human waste at a walkway on an almost daily basis. They’ve been left down in the dumps by the serial offender’s SEE PAGE 2 bizarre act.

Health protest A MAN whose visiting time with his wife in hospital was substantially cut has drawn the support of thousands, with a group of protestors targeting the facility. PAGE 4

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MYSTERY OVER SERIAL OFFENDER’S BIZARRE ACT

Fury as human waste repeatedly dumped  RACHEL D’ARCY

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LOCALS have been kicking up a stink over supposed human waste being continuously deposited on the Dodder Walkway, to the rear of the Aviva Stadium.

The serial offender has been relieving themselves along a particular stretch of road, across the Dodder from the Dublin 4 stadium, near the entrance to Lansdowne village, leaving residents feeling foul.

It is believed that it is one particular individual leaving the waste. One local has revealed that every day

Gardai have called for anyone with information about the Dodder Walkway’s constant fouling to contact them

they walk to work at 7am, there is excrement on the walkway, sometimes covered with newspaper.

A number of locals have voiced their fury, saying that they’ve had to change their walking route, or that their young children have seen the waste.

Nicole Moe, said: “I was walking along there last Sunday with my threeyear-old daughter. Some of it is covered with paper, but some of it is all over the walkway.”

One resident says that even on match days at the Aviva when there are por-

taloos nearby, the culprit is still relieving themselves at the same spot.

There have been calls for Dublin City Council to wash and disinfect the walkway due to the repeated incidents, with a number of people saying they are “fed up” of reporting the waste to the council as nothing has been done.

An Garda Siochana told Dublin Gazette that anyone with information about such anti-social behaviour should report the matter to their local garda station, and that any reports will be fully investigated.

Lynn Betson, who lives in the area, said that there have been so many repeated incidents that the walkway is “stained” as a result.

She said: “A lot of that walkway is stained with traces of this disgusting excrement. It’s embedded into the concrete, along with traces of the newspaper as well.

“This excrement is coming from either a seriously ill person or animal, and is likely to be infectious.

“It’s a serious health hazard to the community.

The complaints need to be taken seriously.”

Two local Labour councillors, Dermot Lacey and Kevin Humphreys, have both called for action.

Cllr Humphreys said that he has previously reported the excrement, saying: “The culprit is going to have to be caught.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Cllr Lacey said: “While it is not an excuse, these repeated incidents highlight a lack of public toilets, which is a huge issue.

“Hopefully the planned Dodder Greenway – with more usage and better public lighting – will also help [to stop this].”

Dublin Gazette contacted Dublin City Council about the matter, but had not received a response by the time of going to press.

FASTNews

Call for a 24-hour bus link to airport A FINE Gael TD has called on the National Transport Authority (NTA) to work to prioritise a long-promised 24-hour bus link between the city centre and the airport.

Deputy Noel Rock was speaking following the introduction this week of the first 24-hour bus service in County Cork.

He said: “A 24-hour service in Dublin now makes sense as Dublin moves towards becoming a 24-hour city. Shift workers are starting and finishing right across the day, many of whom work in both the city centre and the airport.

“Accordingly, it would make perfect sense for this route to be prioritised as the first in Dublin, and I am calling on the NTA to set down a timeline for its introduction as soon as possible.”

He added: “We must work on getting a 24-hour connection between the city centre and the airport which would service the communities in between.”

Property ‘Make this register is vaccine challenged available’ CONCERNS have been raised regarding the low number of vacant properties declared on Dublin City Council’s Derelict Sites Register.

The register aims to regenerate sites no longer in use and put them back on the market.

Fianna Fail general election candidate in Dublin Central, Mary Fitzpatrick, has said not much has changed in the “state of dereliction” in the city since 2004.

She said: “Property owners who fail to develop property in prime locations that are in high demand need to be hit with a levy to spur them to kick-start refurbishment or sell up.

“There are more than 4,500 vacant properties in our area but less than 30 have been declared on the derelict sites register.

“One thing is for sure, there are thousands more sites lying derelict and unregistered than the 27 that are currently.”

A SENATOR has said that the viability of providing every child in the country with the Meningitis B vaccine should be examined.

Senator Lorraine CliffordLee (FF) was speaking following the recent outbreak of the disease, and the subsequent death of three people from meningitis.

She said: “Any child over the age of three will not have received immunisation for this strain of the illness.

This is despite the fact that those aged 15-19 are also among those at highest risk.

“It shouldn’t be the case in this day and age that a child’s health could be left in jeopardy on account of the high cost of a vaccine.”

“There is no question that these vaccines save lives and every child should be given an equal opportunity to receive them.

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CULTURE: COLLEGE HAPPY TO MAKE CITIZENS TO FEEL MORE ENGAGED WITH INSTITUTION

New Trinity entrances to make university more accessible RACHEL D’ARCY

TRINITY College has announced that it plans to introduce a number of new pedestrian entrances, in a bid to make the university more accessible.

Professor Veronica Campbell, who is Bursar of the university, told The Irish Times that she had spoken to several people who would not have visited Trinity before their 40s and 50s, despite living in the city their whole lives.

Campbell said that the university wants its campus to be one that people visit to walk around, and said that it will be a “balancing act” to juggle the level of security and litter with the greater introduc-

tion of the public to the grounds.

The Trinity College campus began as an enclosed campus, before opening its grounds up to the public. The new entrances are part of Trinity’s plan to modernise Ireland’s oldest university and as part of attempting to forage closer links with the city.

There are also plans for a number of new innovative buildings that will attempt to breathe new life into ageing facilities and ignored streets surrounding the college.

Trinity College has been criticised previously for “neglecting” surrounding areas of the college, including Pearse Street.

Two of the new gateways are expected to lead

into the college from Pearse Street, with a new block of 250 student rooms also due for completion on the same street. Work is currently under way on the €62m housing development.

There will also be a new business school building constructed on Pearse Street, which is expected to cost €80m, and will also have a public cafe. Plans are also being discussed for a new law building, expected to also be homed on Pearse Street.

Blueprints for works at the college also detail that if demand for space at the college continues, that Trinity may seek to acquire land between the existing campus and Grand Canal Dock, potentially with the creation of a new technology campus.

Enough excuses – call to stop blocking footpaths RACHEL D’ARCY

A CABRA mother is running for the council this May in an effort to battle the illegal parking on footpaths across the capital, after setting up a Twitter account calling out those who park recklessly.

Neasa Hourigan is mum and full-time carer to her six-year-old daughter Edith, who is visually impaired and uses a cane.

She set up the Dublin Blockers account on Twitter last year, in an effort to raise awareness of how badly footpaths across the city are managed, and to focus on the concept that pavements are for people – not for cars, bins, or other obstacles.

In this May’s elections, Neasa plans to contest in the council elections for the Green Party because of this issue, and to continue raising awareness.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Neasa said that the blocked footpaths may seem like something small but the matter can have a huge impact on the lives of those with visual impairments such as Edith, or those who are less able or in wheelchairs.

She said: “We’re not even a five-minute walk to Edith’s school, but in that five minutes we usually encounter two or three big obstacles, and those are

usually bins or parked cars.

“She has to learn how to use the cane, and part of that is confidence.

“I’m not anti-car – I have a car. It’s not the two wheels on the pavement that bothers me, it’s the space that’s left.

“If you can stand beside the car and put your arm out, that means there’s room for someone with a pram, someone with a cane, someone in a wheelchair. However, most people usually only leave about half a metre.

“A car might park nicely one day, then completely block the path the next day, or a car could be parked in the driveway and another is parked blocking the road, which could edge those in wheelchairs or with a cane out onto the road.

Knocks her confidence “It knocks Edith’s confidence, and the confidence of other people too, and it makes it more difficult for people like her to get around the city.”

In response to a query from Dublin Gazette, Dublin City Council said: “This type of inconsiderate motorist behaviour is an ongoing issue for Dublin City Council and its parking enforcement service. “[Such] agents do enforce illegal parking on footpaths when observed or reported.

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FASTNews Go-Ahead adds nine bus routes NINE more bus routes are to switch from Dublin Bus to Go-Ahead Ireland from this Sunday, January 20, in a move that will see improved services across the Transport for Ireland bus network in the capital.

Passengers on routes 17, 104, 114, 161, 220, 236, 238, 239 and 270 should see an immediate improvements in frequency and service levels.

There are no changes to fares and ticketing. Commuters Leap cards or free travel pass will be accepted, with Dublin Bus Rambler and annual and monthly TaxSaver tickets also valid on these routes.

For further information, see www.transportforireland.ie, www.dublinbus.ie and www.goaheadireland.ie.

Cinematic gig for Vicar Street

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Cabra mum Neasa Hourigan and her visually impaired daughter, Edith; left: Edith’s passage is blocked by a parked vehicle

Neasa set up Dublin Blockers on Twitter last year, in an effort to raise awareness of how badly footpaths across the city are managed “The level of enforcement depends on the level of obstruction; in most cases, either the offending vehicle is clamped or removed.

“It is the council’s intention to focus more on this type of illegal parking as the levels of noncompli-

ance with the law, in this regard, appears to be on the increase.”

Neasa’s campaign is just one of a number of accounts that has been set up recently in an attempt to raise awareness of just how damaging blocked paths can be to those who

are less able.

Wheelchair user Sean O’Kelly is behind the A Day in My Wheels campaign, and says he sees the blocking of paths frequently around the South Dublin area.

Sean said: “There needs to be more public aware-

ness, and posters going up, just to detail to people that not everyone can navigate around a car so easily.”

In a statement, An Garda Siochana said that parking on a footpath is illegal, and is usually punishable with a parking ticket.

THE Cinematic Orchestra are back with an international tour including their first Irish show in 12 years in Dublin.

The Cinematic Orchestra will be live at Vicar Street on March 25, performing 20 years of classics.

The band has been busy touring extensively, consistently performing to larger and larger audiences and selling out the likes of London’s Royal Albert Hall, Philharmonie de Paris, Rome’s Auditorium and the Sydney Opera House.

Tickets priced from €34.50 go on sale tomorrow, Friday January 18, at 9am from Ticketmaster.ie.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

PEOPLE: PROTESTORS DEMAND ‘LIFT THE BAN ON PATRICK AND ANNE’

Praise as a new bus to link Bray and Ballymun RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW bus route from Ballymun to Bray will be launched by Dublin Bus this February.

The new route, the 155, will go from IKEA in Ballymun through the city centre, before continuing on to Dun Laoghaire and Bray. It is proposed that the new route will depart every 20 minutes.

Locals reacted with delight to the news, with social media users saying it will be a great service for accessing seaside towns during warmer weather, although some queried how long the journey may take due to the route.

Councillor for the Ballymun area, Noeleen Reilly (Ind) said that the new route is “great news” for the locality.

Cllr Reilly said: ”I met with Dublin Bus to discuss a number of issues with the local bus service.

They informed me there that a new service would be introduced in February, the 155.

“This is great news for the area, as not only will it be providing additional support for the numbers 4 and 13 routes, but Bray is a very popular location and to have a direct bus route to there is very welcome.

“There are also a number of students attending college in Dun Laoghaire, and there is currently no direct service there, so this will be a great help.

“Residents are extremely pleased [with the 155 route], as currently you need to get a number of buses, or a bus and a train out [to Dun Laoghaire and Bray].

“Passengers are finding that there are more people using the bus service, particularly at peak times and the buses can get very crowded, so any addition to the area is great,” she said.

Protestors outside Cherry Orchard Hospital slammed the facility for its treatment of Patrick and Ann Fitzgerald (inset). The hospital has greatly cut Patrick’s time visiting his wife, following a review after he raised concerns over her care.

Anger as hospital cuts man’s time with ill wife RACHEL D’ARCY

A COMMUNITY is rallying behind an elderly couple in Cherry Orchard Hospital who have had their visiting hours drastically cut.

Anne Fitzgerald (72) has been hospitalised ever since slipping on ice and falling nine years ago whilst putting out a bin at their Clondalkin home.

The accident led to a life-altering brain injury, which means Anne now requires constant care.

She had previously stayed in Beaumont and Peamount hospitals, before a room became available at Cherry Orchard in 2015.

Her husband, Patrick, had frequently visited the hospital until he raised concerns over the stan-

dard of care his wife was receiving, which prompted the hospital to launch a review into Patrick.

His visiting hours were subsequently cut from eight hours a day, to three hours a day, prompting a protest from Patrick outside the facility. After this, his visitation hours were again cut down to just four hours a week – one hour a day, Monday to Thursday.

As a result, he could only spend a limited amount of time with his wife on Christmas Day, and couldn’t attend the hospital’s Christmas party, as it was held on a weekend.

Now, a campaign has been started by locals for Cherry Orchard Hospital and the HSE to ‘lift the ban on Patrick and Anne’.

Concerned locals, friends and family of the couple held a protest outside the hospital on January 5, preceded by two other peaceful protests outside the facilities in December.

The group have also launched an online petition to John Connaghan, director general of the HSE, calling on him to address Anne and Patrick’s situation, which has already garnered more than 4,300 signatures.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette, the HSE said: “Visiting of patients in all settings is encouraged, unless in exceptional circumstances. Interaction with friends and loved ones has proven benefits for patients, in almost every setting.

“It is very regrettable to see rare situations arise where there is a breakdown in the relationship between the families of patients, and those who care for them.

“HSE services do not routinely use visiting restrictions in care centres across the country.

“The HSE desires that issues would be resolved in a timely manner and we have engaged with the Fitzgerald family through a mutually agreed independent mediation process.

“Centres like Cherry Orchard Hospital are registered with the relevant independent regulator – the Health Information and Quality Authority. These centres are subject to on-going inspection whose reports are published.”

Garda appeal to help find missing Dylan, 18 RACHEL D’ARCY

GARDAI have renewed their appeal for missing teen Dylan Keogh (inset), who is missing from his home in Glasnevin.

It is believed Dylan was last seen in Clontarf on Friday, January 11, between 9:30pm and 10:30pm.

Dylan is described as being 5’ 8” in height, of medium build, with long

black hair and brown eyes.

He has a scar on the lefthand side of his forehead and was last seen wearing a navy ‘onesie’, black runners and a blue bandana on his head.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardai at Ballymun Garda Station at 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station

Dylan Keogh (18)

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CONCERN OVER LIFE IN INCHICORE

BIG WIN

Girls go viral with a call for support RACHEL D’ARCY

AN INNOVATIVE video from a number of students at a school in Inchicore has gone viral, as they voice their honest thoughts of growing up in the area.

The video was made

by Transition Year students at Mercy Secondary School, demanding improvements to the area’s facilities and for improvements in the upkeep of the area as part of their ‘Give Mercy to Inchicore’ project.

They have also conducted a survey within their school on whether others think Inchicore is safe – only 51% said yes – or if they have experienced anti-social behaviour in the locality, to which 71% of respon-

dents said yes.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, the group said: “We were inspired to make a change and make Inchicore a better place to live; we want to feel safer in our community.

“We wanted to voice our opinions and put forward our suggestions to make improvements and be involved in the community’s development.

We want to seek new opportunities.

“The lack of amenities and opportunities presented in our area is worrying and we wish to contact people in power who can help us make a change and offer us the advantages that teens from other more well-off areas have access to.

“The youth here in Inchicore are hugely

inspiring and with more facilities we could achieve wonderful things.”

The impact that the video has had has led to the girls visiting the Seanad alongside local senator Catherine Ardagh.

The group said they believe engaging with local councillors and senators is a way of making ‘impactful’ change for their area.

“We feel that making connections with local TDs, senators and councillors can be very informative and impactful.

“Social media has been an astounding platform that we have used to our advantage in voicing and promoting our concerns and hopefully what we have shared will inspire other teenagers to have their voice heard too.”

A whole Lotto luck hits D7

Congrats to another pair of delighted Gazette readers!

CONGRATULATIONS to two lucky Dublin Gazette winners who each claimed a prize in one of our recent competitions. On the left, young Max Nisbet won a SpiderMan: Into the Spiderverse goodie bag, packed with movie merchandise; and (right) Kieran McGuinness was delighted to collect a fantastic Dublin GAA DVD boxset on behalf of his dad, Joe McGuinness. Well done, Max and Joe - and remember: keep reading your Dublin Gazette for more great giveaways and competitions!

THE National Lottery has confirmed that Dublin 7 has the Midas touch, after Tesco in Phibsboro Shopping Centre sold a Daily Million ticket.

The golden quickpick ticket, worth €1 million, was entered into the 2pm draw on Monday, January 14.

This is the third Daily Million ticket sold in Dublin 7 in the past year – last February, A&J Ormsby on North Circular road sold a Daily Million winner, while last September, Costcutters Express – on the same road – sold another ticket.

Karl Moraghan, store manager in Tesco Phibsboro, said: “There’s a great atmosphere in store with colleagues and customers checking their tickets.

“We’re excited to find out who the winner is and congratulate them.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Miriam O Callaghan with students Caileigh McCormack,Sienna Kavanagh and Evelyn Kirwan pictured at The RTE set. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Mark Mounfui and Santiago Poveda strike a pose at the Selfie Studio. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Emma Martin and Rosemary Maduka at the virtual weather studio. Picture: Brian McEvoy And the winner is: Shay Walsh, Managing Director BT Ireland and Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD present BT Young Scientist and Technologist of the Year 2019 Award to Adam Kelly, Skerries Community College for his project ‘Optimising The Simulation Of General Quantum Circuits’ in the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences Senior Individual Category. Adam wins a Perpetual Trophy, a cheque for €7,500 and will represent Ireland at the 31th European Union Contest for Young Scientists which will be held in Sofia in Bulgaria in September 2019. Pictures Photo Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2019

It’s all gotten very scientific at the RDS

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HOUSANDS of students descended on the RDS as the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2019 kicked off last week.

The annual extravaganza brought together some of Ireland’s brightest young minds as they competed to take home the coveted title of the BT Young Scientist and Technologist of the Year 2019.

Maeve Newton and Sarah Murphy in the Weather Studio. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Caitlin Lynch from St Ciarans School in Hartstown. Picture: Brian McEvoy

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FASTNews

Aware reveals details of two new lectures

MENTAL health organisation Aware has announced the next two talks to take place as part of their Aware Lecture Series.

The Aware Lectures cover a variety of mental healthrelated topics including depression, bipolar disorder, stress and mood disorders, occurring on a monthly basis.

“Corporate Gibberish, or the Missing Therapist” (February 13), and “Nutrition and Mental Health” (March 13) are the next upcoming lectures in the series.

All lectures are open to the public and free of charge and can also be watched back at aware.ie.

The Aware Lecture Series is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in Lecture Theatre, Swift Centre, St Patrick’s Hospital, James’ St, Dublin 8. Regional lectures take place on select dates throughout the country.

Corporate Gibberish will be delivered by Dr Declan Lyons, consultant psychiatrist at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, while Mental Health and Nutrition will be delivered by performance nutritionist Shane O’Rourke For further information, see www.aware.ie.

Shortlist revealed for Choice award THE shortlist for this year’s Choice Music Prize was announced last week, with a number of Dublin acts making the cut.

Ten artists will battle it out for the Choice Music Prize title, with the winner announced at the RTE Choice Music Prize live event, held in Vicar Street on Thursday, March 7 and broadcast live on RTE 2FM. Those nominated this year from Dublin include rising rappers Kojaque and Reggie Snow, indie band Delorentos, soulful duo Saint Sister and indie-folk group Villagers.

Tickets for the Choice Music Prize live event are on sale now from all Ticketmaster outlets and from http:// www.ticketmaster.ie priced €28, including booking fee.

HEALTH: ADVICE TO CONTACT YOUR GP IF ILL, AS DEATHS RISE FROM DISEASE

HSE warns of increase in meningococcal disease “

Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together and symptoms can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all.

RACHEL D’ARCY

THE HSE has warned the public to be vigilant of meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia as three people have died from the disease in recent weeks.

Some 11 cases had been notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre since the last week in December, with three patients diagnosed passing away.

The HSE have said that all three deaths were directly due to meningococcal disease.

This is compared to five cases reported at the same time last year, with 89 cases reported in total in 2018 – up 13 cases on the level reported in 2017.

Dr Suzanne Cotter, specialist in Public Health Medicine, HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre, said: “Although meningococcal disease i n c i d e n c e ge n e ra l l y increases in the winter m o n t h s, t h e re c e n t increase is cause for concern.

“The HSE wishes to alert the public to the signs and symptoms of this disease so that immediate

While many people know ‘the glass test’ for bacterial meningitis or septicaemia, they may be unfamiliar with its range of symptoms

medical attention can be sought if someone has symptoms that could be caused by this bug. “ If a nyo n e h a s any concerns about meningitis, they should ring their GP in the first instance.”

She warned: “Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together and symptoms can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all.

“Early symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle pain, stomach cramps, fever with cold hands and feet and a rash – but do not wait for the rash to appear.

“If someone is ill and getting worse, get medical help immediately.

“Parents of children should also check that they are up-todate regarding the ir childhood meningococcal

vaccinations.”

Early data on the strain types identified since late December indicates that different strains of the organism are circulating and causing disease.

All age groups have been affected, ranging from infants to the elderly.

Of the three patients who died, two different strain types were identified.

None of the patients with meningococcal d i s e a s e h ave b e e n

identified as having had contact or links with each other.

The spread of meningococcal from person to person is very unusual, especially outside of close household contact.

Meningitis is a serious illness involving inf lammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a variety of different germs, mainly bacterial and viruses.

Bacterial meningitis is less common but is usually more serious than viral meningitis and requires urgent treatment with antibiotics and may be accompanied by septicaemia (blood poisoning).

T h e b a c te r i a l ive naturally in the nose and throat of normal healthy

persons without causing illness, and the spread of the bacteria is caused by droplets from the nose and mouth.

Bacterial meningitis or septicaemia requires urgent antibiotic treatment.

Signs and symptoms may include a fever, sometimes accompanied by cold hands and feet, joint or muscle pain, rapid breathing, severe headaches, drowsiness, discomfort from bright light, neck stiffness, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea, and a rash that does not fade under pressure.

The HSE advises that if anyone has any concerns or showing symptoms, they should contact their GP in the first instance but ensure that medical expertise is sought.

Irish Cancer Society sends clear ‘You Can Quit’ message to Dublin women RACHEL D’ARCY

THE next round of ‘We Can Quit’ courses run by the Irish Cancer Society will begin in Kilbarrack and Raheny on January 23.

The courses aim to offer women the support to quit smoking, with courses taking place in the KLEAR Adult Education Centre in Kilbarrack and the Grange Woodbine Community Centre in Raheny.

Women are invited to register their interest now for the programme.

Participants in the We Can Quit programme attend weekly group sessions and rece ive one-to-one support. They will also be offered 12

weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy.

Caitriona Reynolds, community cancer prevention officer, said: “Giving up smoking is extremely difficult and a huge challenge for people, but We Can Quit offers women the support and encouragement to get through it.

“Women today often lead very busy lives with many commitments. Through the programme, they can access a friendly network of like-minded women and know that they have the full support of their community and the Irish Cancer Society behind them.

“I would urge any women in the Kilbarrack and Raheny areas to register for the course. We look forward to

welcoming the women, supporting them, and seeing them graduate at the end of it.”

The Kilbarrack course begins on January 23 at 11.30am in KLEAR Adult Education Centre, while the Raheny course begins at 7pm that evening in the Grange Woodbine Community Centre.

We Can Quit is run in partnership with the HSE, Northside Area Partnership and Lloyds Pharmacy.

To find out more about We Can Quit, or to register your interest for the next course, visit the Irish Cancer Society’s website at www.cancer.ie/we-canquit, or contact Caitríona Reynolds at creynolds@irishcancer.ie, or telephone 01 231 6669.

Kilbarrack and Raheny will play host to the next round of We Can Quit courses

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PLANNING : BUSINESS GROUP CALLS FOR TRIAL RUN OF SCHEME

DIARY Events to help empower young women, celebrate new music and explore your creative chat

GETTING READY FOR A FEMINIST FUTURE AT A MAJOR CONFERENCE THE National Women’s Council of Ireland will be holding a major conference for young women in Liberty Hall on Saturday, January 19. Discussing leadership, equality and planning for a ‘feminist future’, #FemFest will explore the theme of women in public life in Ireland on the centenary of the first Dail.

The event is strictly for young women aged 16 to 25, and is described as a “fun and engaging space about young women, and for young women”.

Speakers at the event include health campaigner Vicky Phelan, Aisling Cusack from the Union of Students in Ireland, Eileen Flynn from the National Traveller Women’s Forum, and more. The event is free, with more information available from www.nwci.ie/index.php/learn/event-detail/femfest_2019.

CATCH SOME OF THE BANDS TO WATCH AT A WHELAN’S FESTIVAL NOW in its ninth year, Whelan’s Ones to Watch festival is back this weekend with more than 60 new and highly-rated acts which showcase the talent that Ireland has to offer.

The festival takes place over three stages in Whelan’s, and will run until January 20. A wide range of music will be covered at the event, with Folk, Indie, Hip Hop, Rock and more showcased at the event, with artists planning releases in 2019 also expected to put on a show at the festival.

Acts playing include Jamie Adam, ZAPHO, Cable Boy and more on Thursday. Friday will include Elephant, JOOCE, Bobby & The Blunts and prYmary colours on the stage, while Saturday includes the likes of Somebody’s Child, Krisdeberg, Blue Whale, Badhands and GREYFACE. Closing the festival on the Sunday will be James Bentley, Baba, Pecking Party and more.

Tickets are priced at €5 per day and are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078. The event is strictly over18s, with further information available from Whelan’s website.

TELL STRANGERS A GREAT STORY BECAUSE, AH, SURE WHY NOT? DUBLIN Story Time is a storytelling night beside the Ha’penny Bridge, at The Clockwork Door on Wellington Quay.

The event encourages those attending to share anything to a room full of strangers and meet new people.

The idea of the event is to push people out of their comfort zone and share tales and memories.

Each speaker will have their name picked from a hat to tell a story, eight minutes long, with the audience secretly marking storytellers, with three top winners selected at the end.

This event is non-alcoholic with free tea, coffee, biscuits and popcorn, taking place on January 18.

Entry into the event costs €7, and on the night you can submit your interest to tell a story by putting your name in the hat. Doors open at 6.45pm. More information about the event is available from facebook.com/DublinStoryTime.

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Part of how the long-proposed College Green Civic Plaza could look – if the long delayed, controversial space gets the go-ahead

Chamber pushes for plaza plan trial RACHEL D’ARCY

THE battle for a pedestrianised zone in the city rages on, as Dublin Chamber call for a trial run of the long-awaited and controversial College Green Plaza.

Planning permission for the major project was refused in late 2018, with Dublin City Council announcing their intention to revisit their plans and reapply for the plaza in 2019.

Now, Dublin Chamber – which represents more than 1,300 businesses across Dublin – has called on the council to consider a trial pedestrianisation of the project in early 2019 to get a feel for whether the concept would work.

The chamber has said that in a recent survey of 400 companies,

72% of those asked were in favour of a trial of College Green Plaza.

The group said that the vast majority of its member companies were in favour of the idea of the pedestrianised zone in front of Trinity College, but that “doubts remain” over whether a full pedestrianisation of the locale would work.

Suggestions for trials include a “pedestrianised Sunday” at College Green to allow locals an opportunity to visit the area to see what College Green Plaza may be like when fully implemented, or full weekend trials if the council sees the proposal as “workable”.

Dublin Chamber’s head of public affairs, Graeme McQueen, said: “The pedestrianisation of College Green is something that most

people and businesses would like to see happen, but doubts remain regarding how practical the idea actually is.

“A short trial, or series of trials, would give Dubliners and businesses in the city an opportunity to experience what a pedestrianised College Green would be like.

“A successful trial would help alleviate some of the fears and concerns that businesses have over the potential impact of a pedestrianised College Green.

“Such a trial would also provide the council with important feedback and learnings that will help shape any revised College Green Plaza proposal.”

He added: “We welcome the news that Dublin City Council is looking at submitting a revised

plan for College Green in 2019.

“Ensuring a high level of support from the business community will be central to the success of any plan and we look forward to working with the council to see ensure that happens.

“Any trial would, of course, need to be well-devised, with proper traffic management plans put in place. But as a city we do this kind of thing all of the time, be it for the visit of the Pope or for big sporting or music events.

“Dublin currently suffers from a lack of pedestrianised areas and overcoming this challenge will be important in ensuring that Dublin becomes a more familyfriendly city and that quality of life improves for the people who live and work in it,” he said.

Mayor throws cold water on €12m rafting plan PLANS for a €12 million white-water rafting centre at George’s Dock have been deemed a ‘white elephant’ by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring.

Plans for converting the 19th Century dock into a rafting facility, complete with water polo pitch and emergency service training centre, were shot down by Cllr Ring at a council meeting last week.

Council management are expected to lodge a planning application for the site next month; however, Cllr Ring said that he couldn’t “hon-

estly support” the plans at this stage.

In the meeting, he said: “What’s the genesis of this? Whose baby is this? Who has decided the north inner city needs white-water rafting? I can’t honestly support it at this stage. I think it could be a white elephant.”

Green Party councillor Ciaran Cuffe said that the project “came out of thin air” and that he has seen a number of proposals come and go for the area.

Cllr Cuffe said: “This is the first formal presentation I’ve seen [on the rafting centre] and

I would be somewhat cautious.

“I am long enough in the tooth to see grandiose proposals come and go for George’s Dock. These proposals tend to come towards the end of an economic period when there’s money around.”

Cllr Cuffe encouraged refurbishing the dock as a swimming pool for locals, rather than plans for the white-water rafting which were drawn up by Dublin City Council chief executive Owen Keegan and senior council management.

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Denise Van Outen and Jason Byrne

Actress Denise McCormack. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Lucy Kennedy

Ireland AM Reporter Brianna Parkins

David Wallace

Plenty to see in Spring from Virgin Media Television

V AnnaDaly and Simon Delaney

IRGIN Media Television announced details of their spring 2019 schedule, at a press briefing held last week in The Alex Hotel, Dublin.

The spring schedule for Virgin Media One will see familiar faces return on shows like Ireland’s Got Talent and Red

On Air Talent at Virgin Media Television’s Spring Press Briefing

Rock.

It will see the Love Island stable expand to include the Australian and American versions of the programme, as well as new documentaries on topics such as Irish paedophile hunters and the disappearance of Fiona Sinnott.

Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates with Wes Nelson and Meg

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Charlotte Hughes and Jonothan Sultan

Ray Kennedy and Niamh Cooper

Michelle Newman and Nadine Reid

Liam Cunningham pictured at the launch of his DIGNITY Photographic Exhibition. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Liam Cunningham’s DIGNITY exhibit opens A

ctor Liam Cunningham unveiled his DIGNITY photo exhibit last week at the Powerscourt Townhouse.

The Game of Thrones star captured the emotional shots while travelling to Juba in South Sudan with World Vision in May. A host of well-known faces turned out to support the launch including Lorraine Keane, Mary Kennedy and Robbie Fox. Andrea Finnegan and Shiela Garry

Patrick Kavanagh and Sinead Moloney

Mary Kennedy, Liam Cunningham and Lorraine Keane

Carmel Breheney

Lawson Mpame and Itchey Drew

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LEARNINGCURVE

Key dates for your CAO applications

WITH time running out for students looking to apply for a college place or university course through the CAO application process, Dublin Gazette’s Education Supplement provides comprehensive information for people looking to enter third level education in 2019.

Some key dates for immediate CAO applications.

January 20th, 2019 (5.15 pm): Closing date for CAO early-bird online applications. A fee of €30 applies before this date and increases then to €45, until February 1st.

February 1st (5.15pm): Normal closing date for applications.

February 5th: Online facility to amend course choices becomes available for a late fee of €10 until March 1st.

Before 15th February: Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices Between 1st February and 21st February: Registration for Mature Nursing Test (PAS) 23rd February: HPAT Test - Undergraduate Entry to Medicine *Please note that these dates are subject to change. For more see cao.ie

Griffith College accepting applications for maths revision classes and scholarships GRIFFITH College prides itself on supporting each student from start to finish of their overall educational journey.

For Griffith, the starting point begins at second-level.

To guarantee your CAO experience runs as smooth as possible, the third-level independent institute will hold higher and ordinary maths revision classes in March.

These one-day intense prep classes will be delivered

by Director of Academic Programmes at Griffith College, Tomás Mac Eochagáin.

The maths revision course coincides with the acceptance of applications for the college’s annual scholarship.

This scholarship targets personal and professional development, as well as nurturing the students area of interest.

Leaving Certificate or FETAC students are welcomed to sub-

Study Journalism & Media Communications at Griffith College

mit applications for this fully funded scholarship.

To be eligible, the student is required to submit a personal statement that highlights the reasons they deserve the investment.

To choose a deserving candidate, Griffith looks at criteria such as; personality, passion, suitability and family financial situation.

Schools Liaison Officer Claire Aston observes that dreams are

made achievable for driven students.

“This scholarship opens up a pathway to students and allows them to pursue what they are passionate about,” she said.

Those interested in securing a seat for the maths revision class are advised to visit https://www.griffith.ie/offices/ schools/services/leaving-certrevision-registration.

If you think you or someone you know is deserving

of a Griffith College Scholarship, visit the website at www. griffith.ie/office/schools/scholarships.

Alternatively, contact the Schools Liaison Officer, Claire Aston at 01-415 0418.

Griffith College offers 170+ courses, from full-time to parttime and blended learning.

This includes courses in areas such as; business, law, journalism & media, design, computing and more.

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Programme for teens

Educators and politicians across the city welcomed the approval granted for Ireland’s first technological university, following legislation passed last year

AS the time comes for secondary school students to consider what’s next post leaving certificate there can be some uncertainty and confusion amongst teens as to what career path or choice might be best.

Brendan Franks from Peak Performance Coaching discusses his experience of choosing a college course, a career path, and how he ended up where he is now.

“At 17, I was unsure of the right path to take as so many are. Uncertainty can lead us to be influenced by others. Much of the feedback I was receiving was people telling me what to do instead of listening to what I wanted. Computer Applications ended up being my choice after being influenced by the opportunities that existed in software development and the salary.

“I completed the course and then spent 13 years stepping away from IT but still in high profile jobs. While I was successful and somewhat happy, I wasn’t close to being fulfilled. Redundancy and a supporting wife gave me the motivation to change career and become a self-employed Life and Career Coach.

The big mistake continuously being made by teenagers is looking at job opportunities, courses and others’ opinions without spending enough time exploring their own strengths, interests and preferences. My work now involves helping individuals define the right

career path for themselves by focusing internally from the outset.

The work I do has led me to develop a Specialised Student Career Coaching Programme to support teenagers in selecting their preferred career path. The goal of the programme is to position teenagers towards a career in which they find true meaning and are able to maximise their potential.”

Brendan provides complimentary talks to parents of Transition, 5th and 6th Year students on how they can support their teens in making career decisions.

To find out about an upcoming event, to partner with Peak Performance or to find out more about the Specialised Student Career Coaching Programme contact brendan@peakperformancecoaching.ie.

Here are some points for parents to consider when supporting their children: In conversations, are you telling or asking; Are you giving enough time and space for decisions to be made; How influential are you in the process; Is it appropriate; Is your ego playing a role in their decision; How much stress is this causing everyone involved; Is it time to take a different approach; Is outside help required; a Career Counsellor or Coach.

Could this be the support they need from you right now?

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Opportunity for greater flexibility at DCFE

DUNDRUM College of Further Education is a leader in offering modular and credit-based components in their full-time QQI Level 5 and 6 Major Award courses. Their HUB structure allows you to study core and elective modules tailoring your award to your special interest area.

Dundrum College of Further Education offers greater flexibility, where you can adapt the curriculum to your personal preferences. Their modular HUB based design meets all National standards and makes it much easier for you to study the subjects of particular interest to you.

Flexibility in Learning: They are committed to delivering flexibility in their programmes, to fit the circumstances of learners who come to them.

The courses are offered in various flexible ways for example through full-time, morning, part-time, blended learning or a shorter learning week.

Some courses provide Blended Learning opportunities allowing for the integration of digital tools, techniques and content in tandem with face-toface teaching and learning in a physical classroom.

Blended learning offers many opportunities for flexibility, independence and the freedom to study anywhere you wish.

In a blended course, students may view lectures, access readings, ask questions, and complete assignments online from home through their virtual learning environments (VLE) Google Classroom.

This also frees up your face-to-face class time for discussions and activities or indeed independent learning. Some courses can also be taken in a part time delivery under the Back to Education Initiative.

Look for the Morning, Blended Learning and Part-Time symbols in their brochure or website for courses offering flexible delivery options.

Apply online: www.cfedundrum.com Information: info@cfedundrum. com. Telephone: 012985412

Enjoy excellence in Further Education FOR over 50 years, Sallynoggin College has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in Further Education, with many students having achieved international recognition in Sports, Fashion, Art and Photography to mention just a few.

They offer a diverse range of courses outside the CAO points system, leading to higher education or employment. The friendly and supportive environment at SCFE provide students with a strong foundation when entering higher education institutes, universities and or employment. All col-

lege facilities are continually upgraded and include a fully equipped Gym & Fitness centre, Massage Suite and Hairdressing and Beauty salons.

All courses, either of one or two-year duration and run from September to May, are quality assured and certified by national and international awarding bodies including QQI at level 5 & 6, ITEC and other relevant awarding recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications.

This year, they introduced a Yoga Teacher Training course including Wellbeing and Holistic studies.

This new course also offers training in reflexology, massage and nutrition.

Pilates Teacher Training including Somatic Studies new for September 2019, includes movement therapy which complements and enhances Pilates teaching. Both courses are run during the mornings from Monday to Friday. Other recent course

Sallynoggin College introduced a Yoga Teacher Training course this year

developments include the introduction of Musical Theatre to the Dance course enabling students to acquire a broader range of skills in Dance, Performance and Musical Theatre.

Supports are available for students with learning difficulties through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) fund enabling students to avail of one to one supports and exam accommodations.

They provide Guidance

Counselling and offer advice and support to students when applying to Higher Education Universities and Institutes. Other services include fully equipped Fitness and Gym, IT Hub/Library, student IT Network, Reflective Space, Student Canteen and Free Car Parking.

All courses are recognised for the SUSI Grant and Higher Education Authority (HEA) fund for learners with learning difficulties. Social welfare

applicants may be entitled to the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), including Free Childcare and or the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA).

SCFE welcomes applications from all including school leavers, mature students, graduates, international students and those who are recently unemployed.

Second chance opportunities are also offered to those without the Leaving Certificate who are looking to up-skill, progress to Higher Education or retrain for a new career.

All applicants will be called for an interview with the Course Coordinator and will be informed on the day of an offer of a place.

The college, located within walking distance from Dun Laoghaire, is well served by public transport and free secure parking is available to students.

Application is free, no CAO points are required.

Check them out at www.scfe.ie for a full list of courses or contact Sallynoggin College of Further Education, Pearse Street, Sallynoggin, at 012852997, email: reception@scfe.ie or Instagram, facebook and twitter.

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“NOW, therefore, we, the elected Representatives of the ancient Irish people in National Parliament assembled, do, in the name of the Irish nation, ratify the establishment of the Irish Republic and pledge ourselves and our people to make this declaration effective by every means at our command.”

The above Declaration of Irish Independence – the historic pronouncement of Ireland’s freedom from English rule – was made at the first meeting of Dail Eireann in the Mansion House on Tuesday, January 21, 1919.

Historic event N e x t We d n e s d a y marks the centenary of that historic event which took place in the Round Room, the residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

In the general election of December 1918, members of the Sinn Fein party won 73 of the 105 Irish seats, but had pledged not to sit in Westminster.

I n s t e a d , t h ey p u t together a representative assembly in Dublin and invited all the elected members for Ireland.

Missing on the day were Eamon de Valera and Arthur Griffith, who were both in jail, and Michael Collins, who was on the run from British Forces, and together with Harry Boland was busy preparing plans for the successful escape of de Valera from Lincoln Gaol.

The Dail asserted the exclusive right of the

A commemoration poster to mark Dail Eireann’s first meeting, held at the Mansion House

elected representatives of the Irish people to legislate for the country, and elected Cathal Brugha as its Ceann Comhairle.

The proceedings that a f te r n o o n we re co n ducted for the only time in Dail history entirely in the Irish language, and began with a prayer from Fr Michael O’Flanagan.

The opening business involved the appointment of a speaker, Cathal Brugha, the appointment of clerks, and the calling of the roll.

Some 29 names were re co rd e d a s p re se n t ; most of the others were declared to be “imprisoned by the foreigner” (fe ghlas ag Gallaibh) as they were still in English jails.

government meetings were held.

Next Monday,January 21, a joint meeting of Dail and Seanad Eireann will take place, featuring former and current TDs and senators.

This very grainy shot shows the actual very first sitting of Dail Eireann, 1919. Picture: Dublin City Library & Archive

This was followed by the important business of the day being formulated: the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Address to the free nations of the world, and the Democratic Programme.

To mark this momen-

tous event in the history of the State, Dublin’s current Lord Mayor – Nial Ring – has opened the doors of the Mansion House to the public for three days (this Friday, January 18 to Sunday 20) so the public can view the rooms where early

Address Firstly, there will be an address from President Michael D Higgins, followed by a reflection from a descendant of a member of the first Dail, followed by a full joint sitting featuring the signing and presentation of a ‘Centenary Declaration’.

The joint sitting on January 21 will be broadcast live on Oireachtas TV from 3.30pm – 5.30pm.

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PAIR ARE WHEELY HAPPY TO HELP A HOSPICE CYCLE

SPORTS journalist and former professional cyclist Paul Kimmage, and his daughter, Evelyn, were delighted to team up recently to help launch the 10th anniversary Cycle for Care in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF).

The pair of cycling enthusiasts are calling on everyone to support the June cycle, with the duo to lead the way across the stunning landscapes of the Costa Verde in Spain from June 23-29 in the hopes of raising €2 million.

The funds will be used to support the IHF’s Nurses for Night Care service, which provides care to people in their own homes at the end of life right around the country, and the Foundation’s Bereavement Support programme.

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BUCKET LIST TRIPS | WHERE HAVE THE TRENDSETTERS GONE TO?

Follow the Slebs to some of Trust GoHop to find a great the coolest, hottest, most Summer deal exotic destinations abroad WITH the January booking season well under way, many families’ attention now turns to where they can source that greatvalue Summer holiday that will tick all the boxes.

Families face a much tighter window to suit the annual school holiday term from June to August, which tends to lead to a greater demand for the most sought-after destinations and accommodation.

Irish travel firm GoHop.ie report recent family booking trends showing a notable increase in demand for upmarket holidays to 4- and 5-star hotels offering all-inclusive options.

This makes it a lot easier for mum and dad to budget their overseas spend as many of the day-to-day extras such as food, drink and snacks tend to be included in the overall price.

Better standard properties also tend to provide a good range of child-friendly facilities and entertainment, which gives mum and dad a little time to enjoy their holiday, too!

GoHop.ie are reporting a healthy increase in 2019 Summer bookings with more than 40% of all holidays booked for 4- and 5-star properties, and more than 30% of all family bookings opting for an all-inclusive package.

Check out some of the amazing Summer 2019 all-inclusive family deals at https:// www.gohop.ie/g204/all-inclusivefamily-holidays.

GoHop.ie is now considered one of the most popular holiday websites in Ireland.

Irish-owned and managed, the brand continues to broaden its appeal to holiday consumers, offering great value holidays to suit every budget at some of the best prices on the market, operating flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock airports.

The company boasts more than 45,000 followers on Facebook and enjoys a Feefo rating of 4.75.

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locations on the Motenegran coast, boasting lush grounds and stunning sea views, and was featured in the Bond movie Casino Royale.

Just a few miles up the coast is the resort of Budva itself – a favourite with Madonna and Rihanna – where accommodation can be more reasonably sourced with the views no less spectacular.

Majorca Admittedly, the former Miss World (below) was not exactly on a budget holiday as she toured the stunning Majorcan coast aboard a yacht for a friend’s hen weekend.

becoming an a-list holiday hotspot with supermodel Jourdan Dunn and actress Michelle Rodriguez spotted holidaying there.

Fa s t a n d Fu r i o u s a c t re s s Michelle rang in the New Year at the stunning island getaway in the southern Caribbean. She was spotted partying at the famous Port Louis Marina in the city of St George.

She visited a few of the most popular attractions, including t h e Co n co rd wa te r fa l l , a n d went snorkelling off the island’s west coast at the world’s first underwater sculpture park at Moliniere Bay, home to more than

lamented the fact that they had to cut their trip short due to work engagements.

The Sultanate of Oman is M i d d l e E a s te r n j ewe l w i t h breathtaking tourist attractions to rival the likes of Dubai or Qatar.

Its Al Bustan Palace Hotel was reopened after an extensive 18-month renovation and the Royal Opera House Muscat has also undergone a major revamp.

With increased f lights to Muscat International Airport, this opulent Arabian destination is easy to get to for holidaymakers looking for an alternative and interesting destination for 2019.

Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham

Rosanna Davison

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra

Vogue Williams

Montenegro This beautiful Balkan country is set to be a celebrity hotspot since the Beckhams (above) spent some time here.

We can expect to see many more famous faces jetting off to the Adriatic coast this year as an alternative to the usual luxury resorts.

M i n d yo u , t h e B e c k h a m s weren’t exactly slumming it – they stayed at St Stephen island, a small islet and five-star hotel resort near Budva.

The charming seaside hideaway resort is one of the most attractive

Rosanna lapped up the sunshine before taking a dip in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, all the while admiring the stunning coastline.

Her long-haul destination of choice is Mauritius, but she seemed perfectly at home getting a healthy dose of Vitamin D closer to home – and the good news is that Majorca is accessible on pretty much any budget (yacht not included).

100 statues and beautiful reefs.

Ex p e c t to s e e eve n m o re enviable Instagram snaps as A-listers jet off to this off-thebeaten-track island in the West Indies.

St Bart’s New mum Vogue (33, above) is a presenter on RTE’s holiday show Getaways so she’s no stranger when it comes to exploring new shores and capturing their good side.

While on a holiday in the Caribbean resort with husband Spencer Matthews and son Theodore, she posted a series of enviable snaps on Instagram.

One showed her practising yoga on the volcanic island, a former French commune, while other images show the family on one or other of the 22 white

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor IT SEEMS five-star compounds are so passe when you’re an A-list celebrity who has everything that money could buy.

Luxury resorts were firmly off the menu for a whole host of celebs in 2018, with many opting to venture off the beaten track instead.

With this in mind, custom printed beach towel company We Are Promotional has predicted 2 0 1 9’s a l te r n a t ive h o l i d ay destinations that the rich and famous will be jetting off to in 2019.

Grenada Known as the spice isle, this little Caribbean country is fast

Oman With idyllic, unspoilt beaches and tropical climate, Oman is set to be the hottest celeb destination for 2019 with newlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas (above) spending time here in 2018.

During their stay the couple documented their every move from their beachside resort and

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Majorca

Grenada

Jordan

Seoul

Oman

Thousands of Irish people are already very well acquainted with marvellous Majorca (top) – adventurous types may be drawn to truly stunning Jordan’s rich ochre sands (above)

Follow in travel fans’, adventurers’ and celebrities’ footsteps by taking in such diverse sights as sun-soaked Grenada (top), bustling Seoul (left) or Oman’s striking contrasts (above)

Karlie Kloss

Naomi Campbell

sandy beaches dotted along the coastline.

Keen divers can check out the spectacular coral reefs, while hikers will appreciate St Barts’ highest inland peak, Morne du Vitet, at 938ft.

fun and fact-packed trip.

Thicke revealed he was checking off a bucket list item with his eight-year-old son Julian as they took in the flea and street markets, historic sites and temples in the stunning city.

Not sure if they had time for the ‘Gangnam District Tour’ or the full day excursion to Nami Island, but they had a ball by all accounts.

Seoul H o l i d ay s a s e d u c a t i o n a l experiences are set to be big news in 2019.

A city packed full of history, fashion and fun hit the headlines when singer Robin Thicke jetted off to the South Korean city with his son, for a

Jordan P r i n c e s s B e a t r i c e, E l l i e Goulding, Karlie Kloss (above, far left) and Misha Nonoo

were all spotted on holiday here in 2018, making this an unexpected but popular holiday destination for 2019.

They were spotted on several nights out and travel companies have finally cottoned on to the fact that all-female travel is a thing, and are rushing to meet demand.

Jordan is among the most popular Eastern destinations where travellers can take a camel ride into the desert and learn about henna art directly from Bedouin women.

From exploring the impressive lost city of Petra to relaxing on the salty shores of the Dead Sea, Jordan makes for a fantastic alternative destination for 2019.

Croatia Naomi Campbell (left), along with French actress Farid Kheld and singer Maluma were all spotted cruising along the Adriatic coastline of Croatia.

Dubrovnik, hailed as the pearl of the Adriatic, is now jam-packed with tourists but the fishing ports in Rovinj and Cavtat share the same coastline.

T h e p re fe r re d m o d e o f transport is water taxi or ferry to visit the archipelago islands or the Istrian port town of Porec.

Fa m o u s f o r b o t h i t s breathtaking architecture and coastline, Croatia is becoming a haven for celebrities looking to venture off the beaten track.

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This year, not only do we not know what films are most likely to get an Oscar, but we don’t even know if anyone can – or will – present the Oscars, now barely a month away ...

Does anybody know anything about Cinema’s future now?

IN 1983, the late, great writer, screenwriter – and one helluva sharp cookie, William Goldman – first released his razor-sharp guide to Hollywood, Adventures in the Screen Trade.

It was hard not to think of the book’s most famous quote when regarding the recent Golden Globes - generally seen and helpful as an indication of how films may fare in the upcoming Oscars.

“Nobody knows anything ... Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work.

Every time out it’s a guess and, if you’re lucky, an edu-

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cated one.”

A prescient outlook, with year after year not dulling their impact and accuracy as films flop, awards jump past the more obvious choice – or, paradoxically, end up getting hoovered up by obvious choices, ignoring better films – and awards ceremonies leave critics scratching their heads.

Close to 36 years after that book and quite first appeared, it seems that

nobody knows anything is still pretty much the standard setting for Tinsel Town, which was borne out by the recent Golden Globes awards.

By now, we’ve all seen the somewhat randomfeeling results of the 76th Golden Globes, which I won’t delve into much here.

The Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody proved something of the dark horse of the night, romping home with the surprise wins of Best Film (Drama) and Best Actor for Rami Malik.

Sure, the slightly undercooked (and a tad whitewashed) film about Queen

and the awesome Freddie Mercury was a big hit, but did Rhapsody really deserve to beat the barnstorming A Star is Born remake, or the critically adored Roma?

Similar faint suspicions greeted Rami’s victory. Although he’s widely regarded as one of the nicest people in Hollywood, and already displays some serious acting chops, the talented actor’s top win was still a little surprising.

And, with all the fuss over Rhapsody’s successes, sharper eyes and ears will have noted one particular absence: the film’s original director, Bryan Singer, wasn’t invited to

the awards or referenced by anyone.

Singer was controversially removed from the film, and has since been battling allegations of abuse – on the glittering awards night the director was like the ghost of Hamlet’s father: never referred to or seen.

I could continue to dissect the Globe winners, but like I said, we’ve all seen the who’s-who winners by now, and with the upcoming Oscars little more than a month away in late February, it’s time to think of “Nobody knows anything” yet again.

At this stage, we certainly don’t even know

who, if anyone, will be presenting the Oscars, which are now facing into the possibility of having no host – a rarity, but a likelihood this year.

As recently covered here, funnyman Kevin Hart had been asked to host; however, a sudden focus on his several ugly, homophobic remarks saw him forced to step down.

Despite Hart’s recent apparent change of mind over apologising for his odious anti-gay comments – apparently now he’s considering his perfectly valid critics to be just trolls and jealous haters – he’s still out of the Oscars hosting gig.

Celebrating films shot with a phone SHANE DILLON

IN MY main piece, above, I touch on how ‘Nobody knows anything’ is still pretty much the underpinning rule of Cinema.

However, there’s one thing that we do all know: your humble phone in your pocket, or the tablet in your bag, is now capable of being an all-in-one movie studio.

Today, it’s perfectly possible for you to shoot, edit and share something very watchable with just such a device.

That would have been impossible just five years ago, but with the power of many modern phones and tablets – and some good lenses on such tech – it’s certainly possible to make a decent film which may be a little rough around the edges (or not, if you really know what you’re doing), but is still well worth watching.

With this in mind, the upcoming second annual Dublin Smartphone Film Festival is showcasing some of the best of such content, ready to screen a selection of short films, documentaries, animations and music

videos, along with an educational workshop.

There’ll be prizes for the best content, with more than 100 entries from 25+ countries, and awards categories including Best Fiction, Music video, Documentary, Animation, and Best 360/VR Film.

The Dublin Smartphone Film Festival will take place in the Teeling Whiskey Distillery, New Market, on January 26 from 7:30pm to late. Tickets are €15, and are on sale now through www.eventbrite.com. For further information, see www.dublinsmartphonefilmfestival.com.

So, nobody knows anything about who will be presenting the Oscars, how they’ll be presented if nobody can be found, or what the turmoil in a fragmenting industry means for the august awards ceremony, which still don’t quite fully account for the rise of streaming services.

To complete the storytelling loop I started on, once upon a time we all knew very much what to expect from our film awards ceremonies, and from our stars and industry figures.

But today, as 2019 gathers steam, it’s never been clearer that, truly, nobody knows anything ...

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

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Azealia Banks @ The Academy, €26 Mercurially talented but notoriously difficult, Azealia Banks’s primary reputation in Ireland in recent years has been for not turning up. If she does this time, it’ll be well worth seeing.

Making a village with Max Zaska GUITARIST piece Max Zaska is a hard man to put in a nice, easy-to-grasp box.

A brilliant guitarist and adventurous songwriter, he eschews genre convention, preferring to flit between Funk and R&B, Pop and Soul.

The result if often bright, bubbly and bouncy. His approach to performing is similarly atypical.

Zaska’s forthcoming debut album hosts something of a who’swho of Ireland’s more i n te re s t i n g m u s i c a l fringes: BARQ, Come On Live Long, Little Green Cars, Super Silly, Loah and Wyvern Lingo all have members who have chipped in on vocals or instruments, taking roles that Max himself jokingly says he’s utterly unable to fill himself.

It’s hard to peg precisely what Zaska is, then, apart from a project led by a man who’s clearly not short on vision, or on friends (Hozier has also been a regular feature in his career).

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The inventive musician finds his finest moments is big, bold, diverse collaboration.

Of his debut, Zaska told the Gazette: “The album title, It Takes A Village, comes from the way this album was put together, with all the collaborations and with the FundIt [crowdfunding] campaign that’s supported it.

“I’ve been working on it since 2015, and the €14.5k people contributed to my FundIt has kept it going right up until now.

“I’ll just be pushing into my own finances for the first time with some of the promo stuff, so I’m so blessed.

“It’s been a lot of work. I almost died from exhaustion, but the support has kept me afloat.”

The result is brave and bold. Zaska’s new single is a swipe at Dublin’s

increasingly prominent housing crisis.

In the imagery around, It’s Ridiculous, you can see the songwriter perched outside the Central Bank in a cardboard box labeled ‘two-bedroom apartment’, grimacing and clutching another piece of cardboard with the song title penned on it in marker.

Vocalist Louise Gaffney, of Dublin act Come On Live Long, delivers a sunny vocal over a bouncing, funky guitar track and plenty of brass, and on the video, members of Wyvern Lingo pull out choreographed dance moves on Dublin’s streets.

While he’s dreaming big in his productions, though, Zaska takes more of a balanced approach to music’s part in his life as a whole.

“I’m not looking to take over the world,” he laughs.

“I’d like to play a few shows outside Ireland, and I really hope the album goes well, but I like to have time for my family, too, and to live a bit.

“This isn’t ‘everything’.

Really, I just want to be able to do this full-time.”

Things are crazy for the songwriter in the lead up to his album launch, however.

“I just sent emails at the moment, I don’t have time to write a lot of music,” he jokes of the preparation for the launch gig, which will feature an 11- or 12-piece backing band and at least another seven or eight guest-featured artists.

“This is a bit of a oneoff; for most of the shows I’ll probably just bring a band and a couple of vocalists,” he tells us.

“For this, we have a really good set planned. It’s like a massive puzzle piece, but it’s coming together.”

Zaska’s debut album, It Takes A Village, is out in early February, though you can receive the entire thing for free, day-by-day ahead of the launch, by signing up to his mailing list on zaskamusic.com

by January 21.

He’ll launch the album at the Button Factory on February 8, with tickets priced at €15.

JANUARY 17 (THURSDAY)

JANUARY 20 (SUNDAY)

Ones To Watch Festival @ Whelan’s, €5 Most of the big bands to break out of Dublin in recent years have played this festival at one stage or another. A great early-year intro to the bright sparks looking to break out of the Irish music scene. An absolute bargain.

Rudimental @ Olympia Theatre, €38 Ones To Watch Festival @ Whelan’s, €5 Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats @ The Academy Green Room, €20

JANUARY 18 (FRIDAY)

JANUARY 22 (TUESDAY)

Kid Karate @ The Workman’s Club, €9 The Como Mamas @ Sugar Club, €20 Twin Bandit @ The Grand Social, €13 Ones To Watch Festival @ Whelan’s, €5

Years & Years @ Olympia Theatre, €30 Yorkston/Thorne/Khan @ The Workman’s Club, €17 LNT & SYNK @ Whelan’s, €10

JANUARY 19 (SATURDAY)

JANUARY 23 (WEDNESDAY)

Rudimental @ Olympia Theatre, €38 Kathryn Joseph @ The Workman’s Club, €15 F*cked Up @ The Grand Social, €22 Ones To Watch Festival @ Whelan’s, €5

Marc Rebillet @ Tivoli Theatre, €18 RE @ The Workman’s Club, €22 The Beths @ The Grand Social, €13 Billow Wood @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

JANUARY 21 (MONDAY) Years & Years @ Olympia Theatre, €30 Walking On Cars @ Whelan’s, €23

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At Iconic Health Clubs we make it easy for you THIS week we look at making a commitment to your health AND to yourself in 2019 IT’S SUPER TRICKY to stay fit. Anyone who is in super good shape, and is honest, will admit you need to doggedly stick to your routine rain or shine.

It’s easy to say but hard to maintain that commitment to yourself. Life is full of distractions. There will be evenings when you want to snuggle up with Netflix and mornings when a large bacon sandwich is way more appealing than dragging yourself to the gym. Or perhaps you have been up late with a crying baby and can’t face that treadmill.

What if we told you there IS an easy way around inevitable distraction. That we can make it fun too. Let us at Icon do the heavy lifting (well, not all of it) for you. Two steps. Book a class and don’t let yourself cancel. The basic truth is you will more likely do more exercise in a class than on a solo workout.

Psyc h o l o g i s t s have labelled this phenomenon the Kohler effect and it occurs when a person works harder as a member of a group than working alone.

If your toilet broke you would ensure you got a plumber to fix it that day. Treat your fitness like your broken loo and put it at the top of your agenda.

It’s all about priorities. We think you are worth it at Icon and that is why we have put so much effort into ensuring a really wide range of classes so you will find one that appeals.

There is unlimited access and we offer 40 types with up to 18 classes a day at your local gym. From cardio, martial arts, mindfulness to Brooklyn fitboxing.

Dublin we really do have something for you.

So this year, how about making sure you win that fitness battle and consider early morning workouts. On weekdays we are open for business at 6am with classes starting at 6.30. We are rooting for you this year. You can do it. Here are

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TIPS TO GET TO THAT GYM CLASS

1. Pack that bag. Include everything you need the night before. Down to the hairbrush and shampoo. It makes it so much easier to grab the bag and run out the door.

2. Set a generous alarm. Try to take the panic out of an early morning class and give yourself a few extra minutes to wake up. Even better, make yourself a coffee and bring along in a keep cup.

It will cheer you up and research shows caffeine just before exercise helps you perform better.

3. Read up about the class and try something new. We have information about all our classes on our website. If you have only previously tried one or two go for something new this week. The instructors will show you how it’s done if you show up a few minutes early. You may hate it and that’s ok you will like another class.

Don’t be scared of the new.

4. Show up for yourself. Treat it as a priority. The booking for our classes are designed to make it easy for you so if it appears you are not going to get out of work in time, you can cancel on the app 30 minutes before. However, get in the mindset that your exercise class is paramount and work your other commitments around it.

5. Try an early morning class. The best way to make sure you get to your exercise class? Go first thing so your day doesn’t intrude.

Best of luck guys and looking forward to seeing you all in classes in 2019. We have a great offering already but If you feel there is a class you would like to try let us know and we will do our very best.

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Treat yourself to the comforting Dr Bronner’s Fair Trade & Organic Pump Soap with the relaxing scent of lavender. You can also sweeten up your skin the almond Pure-Castile Liquid Soap. This concentrated, mulit-purpose soap leaves you super clean with a slightly sweet scent on your skin. It also comes in eucalyptus, citrus DR BRONNER’S orange, tea tree, peppermint, lavender and rose.

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Renault Bank passes €1bn loan mark RENAULT Bank launched in Ireland amongst the worst economic crisis the country had seen, when access to motor finance was almost nonexistent.

The bank has now announced that it has lent more than €1 billion to Irish customers since 2011, coinciding

The new Juke should coin it in for Nissan DECLAN GLYNN

MAKING its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Nissan Juke sports a unique and innovative front-end design and swooping roofline.

The Nissan Juke was one of the originators of the sports-compact-crossover segment, featuring a relatively small footprint and a focus on driving fun rather than off-road ability, spawning a host of rivals.

The Nissan Juke underwent a mid-life upgrade in 2014, bringing with it revised styling, more efficient engines and enhanced technology.

Fo u r s p e c i f i ca t i o n levels are available in the Nissan Juke – the XE, SV, SV-Premium and the range-topping SVE. My test car was a Juke SV-Premium model fitted with a refined and punchy 1.2-litre (DIG-T) turbo petrol engine, mated to a slick six-speed manual gearbox and capable of fuel consumption as low as 5.7-litres per 100km on an extra-urban driving cycle.

This superb engine

produces 115bhp and 190Nm of torque, providing swift acceleration and excellent towing capacity for a car of its size.

The 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in just 10.8-seconds, while a top speed of 175km/h is possible – where permitted.

A Co2 emissions figure of 128g/km, leads to annual road tax of just €270.

Other engines available in the Nissan Juke include a 1.6-litre petrol (manual or automatic) and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel (manual only).

While equipment levels across the Nissan Juke range are impressive, the standard specification in my SV-Premium test car included six airbags, ABS & EBD & VDC, i-Key engine start/stop system, ISOFIX child seat anchorage points on two outer seats, and a CD player with six speakers and iPod connectivity.

There’s also a drive computer, AUX & USB sockets, automatic aircond itioning, cruise c o n t ro l w i t h s p e e d

with Renault Group’s increase of sales, which is nearly double the market growth over the past five years.

As a key part of the Renault Group strategy, Renault Bank not only enabled customers to access car finance but also played a large part in providing working capital for its network of Renault dealers.

65,000 customers Some 65,000 private and business customers have chosen the bank to finance their Renault and Dacia new and used vehicles in the past seven years through its branch network, the 26 Renault and Dacia dealerships around the country.

Not only is the inexpensive Juke absolutely packed with features, but it’s also a fun-to-drive small crossover

limiter, Bluetooth & audio streaming, rear view camera – and many more featues. Phew!

The Nissan Juke sits you high relative to the road, but with the seat at its lowest setting you can create quite a racy, laidback driving position.

You can still see the bonnet, and the wingtop lights act as a good positioning guide.

The steering wheel adjusts for height, while the front and rear seats are very comfortable, with good support where needed Boot space is a

commendable 354-litres with the rear seats in place, but extends to 1,189-litres when the rear seat rests are folded flat.

The Juke’s elevated stance, but relatively compact overall length (4,135mm), creates a superb driving experience, w h i l e l e a d s to t h e

conclusion that this is a fun car to take out on motorways, or meandering back roads.

Overall, the Nissan Juke is a great choice for those looking for a fun-to-drive small crossover.

Ten exterior colours are available, along with a raft of personalisation options

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Pricing for the Nissan Juke starts at a very re a s o n a b l e € 1 9 , 9 9 5 (ex-works), while the SV-Premium specification car I drove is priced at just €22,545 (ex-works).

Nissan’s 3-Year or 100,000km warranty comes as standard, but can be extended to five years as an optional extra upon request.

With excellent 191 deals available now, there has never been a better time to check out what the Nissan Juke has to offer.

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RESOUNDING ROE: BASKETBALL: PYROBEL Killester booked their spot in the National Cup final at the end of the month as Ciaran Roe posted an outstanding 34-point haul in their 76-70 win over Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in Cork.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS HOCKEY | UCD WOMAN A FIRST IRISH PLAYER UP FOR WORLD GONG

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UCD woman Lena Tice will find out this week if she is the first Irish woman to win an International Hockey Federation player of the year award as she is nominated in the Rising Star category.

It follows an incredible year in which she managed to win medals in four different jurisdictions.

It started with double success with UCD, landing the EY Hockey League regular season crown and the Irish Senior Cup before the summer’s groundbreaking World Cup silver medal in London.

Hot on those heels, she jetted off down under for a pre-arranged link-up with North Harbour Hawks – helped by contacts set up by Irish assistant coach Colin Stewart – with whom she won the New Zealand Hockey League.

Less planned was her time in Australia but she jumped at the chance of playing for the ACT Strikers and duly won the player of the tournament as

well as a bronze medal.

To cap it off, December brought the Rising Star nomination – alongside Ayeisha McFerran’s Goalkeeping of the Year nod – with the voting running for another couple of days.

Reacting to the news of her inclusion on the five-strong shortlist, Tice told the Dublin Gazette her “initial reaction was total shock”.

“It is of course a real honour but it is really just a reflection of this amazing team, the staff and most of all the teammates I have around me. It was far less of a shock to see Ayeisha be nominated for goalkeeper of the year.

No one deserves it more than her!”

She says the volume of success has been truly mind-boggling, particularly when she looks back on this time last year.

“I do set goals. But they are mostly performance related instead of outcome related. Obviously my goal was to get selected for the World Cup and for us as a team to compete at a high

A tearful Lena Tice salutes the crowd in London. Picture: Christopher Lee/Getty

level.

“However, I would be lying if I said a World Cup silver medal or medals in Australia and New Zealand were even considered! This year has been a real blessing. I’m incredibly thankful to have had the opportunities that I have and I’m well aware that the timing worked itself out incredibly well for me in order to allow me to go away and

play. It’s been amazing for all of us!”

For now, though, there is no time to rest on laurels with Olympic qualification now the target.

“We have a lot of talent and experience in or squad and, more importantly, we have an abundance of drive. So we have put the World Cup to bed and we are totally focused on June 2019 and the Hockey Series Finals.”

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS AS THESE WELL doneare to the first Junior notes A la for 2019, we must start off by wishing you all a very happy new year.

We hope that this year brings you all health, happiness and success on and off the pitch. Here’s to a very ‘Mun 2019!

Also, as these are the first notes, we have a lot to catch up on. A huge thank you to all who helped run and supported our annual day at the races at the end of December.

It was another resounding success and a great day had by all. Well done to our award recipients Carl Keeley (player of the year) and Gerry Staunton (club person of the year), congratulations gentlemen.

It’s also timely to remind you that our U-15 girls team are hosting a clothes collection in the clubhouse between now and January 31 to help fund their trip to Portugal. This is a great way to kick start a domestic new year clean up, so please drop your clothes off into the clubhouse! Contact Linda Parnell or Gerry Staunton for further information.

Our nurseries returned to their usual times and venues last Saturday, it was great to see the kids run off their turkey and selection box excesses from Christmas.

Gerry has been well rested and is raring to go yet again, so don’t disappoint him! All of our teams are also starting back now, if you want to join us, have a look at our website juvenile section tab and there’ll you’ll find all of the points of contact for this years teams.

Congratulations to our ladies team member Zoe Higgins who was representing our club in the LGFA Junior Dub stars, and also to JP Carroll who was involved in the management. Well done folks, and hard luck on the result.

Also unfortunately, we have to offer our sympathies to a number of families who have suffered bereavements over the festive period. We would like to extend deepest sympathies to the Nolan, Burns, McCormack and Kearns families on their sad losses. May they all rest in peace.

For more information on all our news snippets, go to our website, FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram page, where you can find a myriad of facts about the club!

BLUE STARS

Annual festival of football NA FIANNA’S Niamh O’Hare in action for the Junior Dub Stars blue team as they won out 6-8 to 3-4 over the navy side in the annual Dublin ladies Gaelic football festival, featuring the top performers from the 2018 junior championships.

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GARRY Ringrose hailed Leinster’s focus as they took a huge step to topping the ir He ineken Champions Cup group last Saturday with a 29-13 win over Toulouse.

The win puts Leinster top of the pool having trailed Toulouse by two points prior to kickoff and the try-scoring bonus point for the blues means if they avoid defeat against basement side Wasps on Sunday, they will close in on a home quarter-final.

“You can’t underestimate the work that it takes to get a bonus point against Toulouse,” Ringrose said afterwards.

“It certainly felt like it was on a knife-edge for the whole game really, with the quality of attack and players they have.”

The tie was in the balance at half-time at 10-6 with Jack Conan’s try the key divider in front of a capacity 18,943-strong crowd at the RDS. But a brilliant Dave Kearney finish to Ross Byrne’s perfectly weighted Crossfield kick saw Leinster cut loose in the second half with the wind in their favour.

Sean Cronin burrowed over for the next try in the 59th minute before Adam Byrne secured the bonus.

Cheslin Kolbe got a consolation try with the last play but Leinster were well out of reach to take the full spoils.

“They can really break you from anywhere and even at times in the second half when we managed to pin them a little bit deeper, we couldn’t really allow a lapse in concentration at all,” Ringrose continued as the blues made light of

several injuries.

“As they showed in the last play there, if you switch off for one second they can be that dangerous. It was really tough in that regard, that you couldn’t afford to lapse at any stage.”

“It was a squad effort from the 23 that were lucky enough to go out and represent the whole group. There was still a huge amount of competition for places there and we were well aware of that.

“The wind probably played a little bit in how, tactically, we were going to approach the second half to the first.

“We had to run a bit more in the first half. It was trickier for the 9s and 10s to kick into that breeze. We took advantage of it once or twice in the second half.”

Clinching the bonus point with three secondhalf tries was important but Ringrose says that the first-half was played with the same intent.

“I don’t know if the mentality changed. We still had to play our brand of rugby and get the balance of attacking them and taking them on as well as pinning them back and trying to put them under pressure.”

For the Wasps tie, Luke McGrath will miss out due to a knee ligament injury while Johnny Sexton will also miss the trip to Coventry but Devin Toner, Seán O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw have returned to full training.

Clohisey pumped for Raheny 5

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The start of the 2018 Axa Raheny 5

NATIONAL marathon champion and Olympian Mick Clohisey launched the 2019 AXA Raheny 5 which takes place on Sunday January 27 at 3pm.

“The AXA Raheny 5 is the highlight of road racing at home” explained lifelong Raheny Shamrock athlete Clohisey and first Irish man home at the Dublin marathon in 2018.

“Winning the race again is my aim for January” explained Clohisey who last won Raheny in 2016. “The course and the fabulous large crowd make it the most attractive race in Ireland to compete in.”

The event promoted by Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club is now established as the leading road race in Ireland since being founded in 1985.

Clohisey is favourite to retain his title, aiming to lead the host club to victory in their final outing before competing at the European Club Cross Country Championships in Albefuria, Portugal on February 3.

The full All-Ireland cross country winning team are expected to compete on the day. The first 10 men and women runners receive prizes from the event.

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TO BRINK OF TOP SPOT Dave Kearney crosses for Leinster’s crucial second try.

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BASKETBALL: NATIONAL CUP FINAL BECKONS FOR DUBLINERS

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UNDER-20 CUP

DCU show no Mercy to their Ulster Elks rivals DCU Mercy beat Ulster Elks 68-51 in the Under-20 national cup semi-final as Rachel Huijsdens, Nicole Clancy and Bronagh Power Cassidy saw the north Dublin club lead from the front.

They edged 21-18 in front in the first quarter and then moved out to 51-36 by the end of the third quarter to move out of range.

Mercy’s Sarah Browne is pictured taking on Elks’ Muirinn McCreanor.

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PYROBEL Killester booked their spot in the National Cup final at the end of the month as Ciaran Roe posted an outstanding 34-point haul in their 76-70 win over Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in Cork.

Ireland international Roe scored almost half of his team’s points as the current Super League frontrunners advanced to their second cup final in three seasons.

Luis Filiberto Garcia Hoyos managed 13 points and Royce Williams 11 but it was point guard Roe who turned the heads of spectators at the Mardyke Arena in UCC with a virtuoso individual display.

Killester raced out of the blocks and dominated the early exchanges, building up a healthy 29-13 lead by the end of the first quarter.

The Warriors had some joy in the second quarter and managed to reduce the deficit to 11 points by the time the half-time whistle was blown as Killester led 43-32.

That lead was reduced further in the third quarter as Fergal O’Sullivan and Keith Jumper both netted baskets, and the third quarter saw just eight points in it, 56-48.

Tralee point guard Philip Dick began to steal the limelight from his opposite number and landed some eye-catching baskets, including seven points in a row during one hectic spell.

With the clock ticking rapidly down, Tralee hauled it back to a two-point game with just 15 seconds remaining, but Killester’s lead was safe in the hands of Roe. The 25-year-old landed four points from the free-throw line in the dying moments to seal the win and a meeting with last year’s beaten finalists UCD Marian at the National Basketball Arena.

“It feels great to be back in a final,” Roe said afterwards.

Killester’s Ciaran Roe takes on Tralee’s Eoin Quigley. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

“It’s great to be back there and try to get a win this time around. We don’t get enough credit for the amount of experienced bodies that we have on our team.

“It was all about sticking to the game plan, as we know when we go out there with intentions and focus no one can stop us.”

Coach Brian O’Malley added: “We got out of the traps real quick and we got out that lead. It’s not easy to keep clawing it back. It was a one-

score game with less than a few seconds to go.

“We were there a couple of years ago when Thunder turned is over. Everybody wants to play in that game.

“When I was a kid I remember looking at Ballina in the cup finals.

“This Killester group, we’ve been on the road for a long time. We’ve had a good bit of heartbreak and stuff like that, but hopefully the tides will turn for us in a couple of weeks’ time.”

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BAB Bobs Tolka Rovers advanced to the Hula Hoops Presidents National Cup final with a 86-77 win over IT Carlow.

It came out on top after an excellent comeback with Alex Dolenko lighting the touchpaper.

The game was a battle from the start as Carlow’s Johnny McCarthy and Tolka’s Justin Goldsborough traded scores. Goldsborough caused Carlow problems inside as he registered a couple of blocks early on and was

always prominent when rebounding.

Aaron Whelan, though, came to the fore and he helped Carlow build a 27-21 lead at the end of the first quarter. They continued to impress with the introduction of guard Kazuhiko Yokohama giving them a speed advantage.

Dolenko used his athleticism to drive in and draw fouls, though, putting Carlow in foul trouble but Tolka continued to trail 40-32.

In the second half, they came out revitalised with some massive scores thanks to Goldsborough, Dolenko and Tom Kenny.

The turnaround was dramatic as Tolka took a seven-point lead late in the third but Carlow’s Julian O’Keefe made a huge three on the buzzer to cut Tolka’s lead to four points going into the fourth, 58-62.

In the final stage, the lead swapped hands numerous times. Dolenko slammed home a fast break dunk and on the very next play, he looked to be in again, if it were not for Johnny McCarthy’s block.

With a minute to go, Dolenko would be the hero again, as he nailed a dagger of a three to push Tolka out of range.

Tolka’s Alex Dolenko.

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FOOTBALL : PENALTIES NEEDED IN O’BYRNE CUP

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The winning Blue team at the Junior Dubs Stars. Picture: GAAPics.com

Blues see off Navy challengers in Junior Stars battle at St Clare’s An OUTSTANDING performance by Cathy Brock propelled the Blue Team towards an accomplished 6-8 to 3-4 victory over the Navy Team in Sunday’s New Ireland Assurance Junior Dub Stars Challenge at the DCU Sportsgrounds.

The Cuala attacker finished with an astonishing personal tally of five goals to round off an excellent individual display at the St Clare’s venue. First-half substitute Lauryn Campbell (Fingallians) also chipped in with 1-3 for the Blues, who held off a spirited second period showing from their Navy counterparts to secure the silverware on offer.

Playing on DCU’s pristine all-weather pitch, the Blue Team hit the ground running through the terrific Brock. Her ferocious second-minute effort rebounded off the left-hand post, before ending up in the net off the foot of unfortunate opposition netminder Niamh Kirby.

Despite this set-back, however, the Navys subsequently reduced their deficit to the bare minimum. Following a breakthrough score for midfielder Roisin McDonald, skipper Aoife Caffrey split the posts at the end of an extended move inside the opposing half.

There had been little to separate the sides in a tentative opening-quarter, but as the half developed, it was the Blues who created the greater inroads in attack.

After Aisling Kerins’ long-distance free dropped short, Brock was on hand to shoot beyond the reach of the stranded Kirby.

This was the cue for both sides to make significant alterations to their starting line-up and it was the Blues who ultimately reaped the benefits. Campbell pointed a 22nd-minute free - and this was preceded by a stunning Brock goal five minutes earlier.

While many would be content with a hat-trick of goals, the Dalkey star continued to pose a threat on the edge of the square. Supplementing a Caroline Conway point, Brock rattled the back of the Navy net for her fourth goal of the half.

Campbell was more than willing to lift the scoring burden off her shoulders and she was presented with an ideal opportunity to bolster her side’s lead from the penalty spot which she confidently dispatched.

The Blues took a seemingly insurmountable 5-3 to 0-2 interval cushion in the process.

In the second half, Templeogue Synge Street’s Ciara Bell proved to be a livewire presence in a highly-functioning Blues attack.

Nevertheless, the Navys persevered and finally enjoyed a strong purple patch in the third-quarter. When Lauryn McDonnell was picked in space close to goal, she fired to the bottom left-hand corner with a superb strike.

Aideen Naughton offered fresh impetus to the right-flank of their attack and her tight-angled shot floated home a second goal via a deflection.

A Jodie Kearns point cut the gap to 10 points in the 48th-minute, only for Naomh Olaf’s Aoife Maher to reply immediately at the opposite end of the field.

This settled the Blues back into the action and an outstanding individual single courtesy of Conway effectively eliminated any hope of a dramatic Navy comeback. A Clara O’Sullivan point interrupted their latest scoring sequence, but Brock capitalised on a defensive error to claim her fifth goal in the closing moments.

Her opposite number - Scoil Ui Chonaill’s Sinead de Burca - was set-up by O’Sullivan for a magnificent Navy goal two minutes from time, but with Caroline Brennan and Yvonne Twomey finding the range either side of this score, it acted as scant consolation in the end.

AN UNFAMILIAR looking Dublin team drew a big crowd at Parnell Park on Saturday night, as the All Ireland holders entered the O’Byrne Cup at the late, semi-final stage.

Dublin have been using the O’Byrne Cup as a testing ground in recent years, with many of the current core group having got their first senior outings in the early-season tournament. With the key men from last year’s triumph fresh back from the team holiday, the likes of Ryan Basquel, Conor McHugh, Shane Boland and Darren Gavin started, with an eye on more regular appearances.

“It’s that Dublin v Meath rivalry to the end,” a smiling acting manager Paul Clarke said at the conclusion. “It goes right to the wire, they add on a few minutes, and then put in something unusual [with the new penalties], you know?”

Both sides came out to attack, perhaps playing

off their long-standing rivalry as they ran at each other from the off. Meath had slightly the better of the opening period with Graham Reilly’s neat finish past Andy Bunyan in the Dublin goal giving the men in green the lead.

Dublin’s large backing, though, felt vocally hard done by in the denying of what looked a clear cut penalty for a pull down Robert McDaid.

McDaid was to hit back through a fisted goal for the boys in blue before the break, turned home from a break down the left hand side. That sent the sides went in at 1-7 each and with the Dubs looking increasingly capable of pushing their unfamiliar looking squad into the final.

The second half was less free-flowing but as intense as these rivalries can be despite the early season feel.

Both sides added 0-5 in a particularly scrappy battle and, with penalties looming, Dublin’s late chance to snatch the game flew wide and the teams were set for a first ever battle from the spot.

The new hand pass rule came into play late in the game, with Meath twice

MOVING ON UP Rathgar hit the High notes RATHGAR closed the gap to the

leading three in Leinster men’s Division One with a confident 3-0 win over Dublin North last Saturday at the High School.

Stephen Thompson, Andrew Malcolm and Mark Collins were all on the mark in the victory, leaving them with four places to make up to earn a ticket to EYHL2. Andrew Beverland (left) is pictured taking on North’s Alex McKeever.

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Paul Clarke, pictured with Cormac Costello, is managing a new-look Dublin side in the O’Byrne Cup.

punished – once in a very strong attacking position – for tapping one too many of the short-rangers amongst their forward line. Both sides were on the receiving end of the new sin bins, too, with the Dubs twice down to 14 in the second period.

Ryan Basquel, a force for Ballyboden St Enda’s, impressed the most. He hit 0-4 before being withdrawn while Oisin Lynch

of Fingallians looked effective down the other side as he managed 0-2 in the game.

When it came to the penalties, some poor finishing from Meath and a save from Bunyan in the Dublin goal meant successful hits from Aaron Byrne, Oisin Lynch and Conor McHugh were the ones that sent Dublin through to the final to face Westmeath, 3-1.

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Canning clincher defies Dublin fightback

The combined Dublin and Dub Star teams following their clash at DCU. Picture: GAAPics.com

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FOXROCK Cabinteely’s Hannah O’Neill recorded a brace of second-half goals at the DCU Sportsgrounds on Sunday to help Dublin retain the New Ireland Assurance Senior Dub Stars Challenge trophy.

Already in a strong position courtesy of opening period majors by corner-forwards Siobhan Woods and Ciara McGuigan, O’Neill turned on the style after the break to make it a winning start to 2019 for the reigning All-Ireland champions.

The 2018 Dub Stars remained in contention for long stretches of the contest, with the Clontarf duo of Caoimhe O’Connor and Siobhan Killeen leading by example up front.

Between both sides, there were 15 players that featured in the Dublin match day squad for the All-Ireland victory at Croke Park. Despite lining out minus marauding wing-back Sinead Goldrick, the Stars were backboned by the likes of Olwen Carey, Niamh Collins, Lauren Magee and Niamh McEvoy.

Clann Mhuire’s Carla Rowe was one of the brightest sparks for Dublin during an unforgettable 2018 and she had Dublin up and running inside the opening 60 seconds with a fine point at the end of a prolonged move.

McGuigan was also on target for Bohan’s charges, before the Stars eventually opened their account through a McEvoy free. This was only a temporary respite for the club selection, however.

After she had an earlier effort cleared off the line, Woods was on hand to palm home for the opening goal of the game on eight minutes.

The Stars’ initial response to this hammer blow was impressive - McEvoy registered two points in quick succession to breathed fresh life into their challenge.

Yet, with Rowe exerting her considerable influence on the ’40’, Dublin re-established their superiority.

Following her close-range free, Rowe released the waiting McGuigan for a composed finish to the Stars net in the 21stminute.

Just when it was beginning to look decidedly ominous for the Stars, they received a much-desired lifeline. O’Connor picked up possession deep inside the Dublin ’45’ and was hauled down inside the square by retreating Dublin full-back Martha Byrne.

Once she got to her feet, the dynamic ‘Tarf forward converted the subsequent penalty – in spite of Ciara Trant’s best efforts.

There was little let-up in the Dublin charge and they quickly regained their composure through Kate Sullivan and McGuigan points. Nevertheless, there was some light at the end of the tunnel for Dub

Stars, with O’Connor reducing their deficit to four points (2-5 to 1-4) at the midway stage.

Having played against a strong breeze in the first half, Dublin were more prolific with the elements at their backs.

Rowe’s third point of the game was cancelled out by Lucan Sarsfields’ Laura Quinn, before Dublin gradually started to pull away into a commanding lead.

Owens became the latest player to add her name to the scoresheet with a wellmeasured point, while Woods’ 0-2 salvo gave them significant momentum.

Killeen – Clontarf’s key performer in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship triumph last month with a 5-4 final tally – chipped over a brace of points to keep the Stars in the reckoning.

This served as a reminder that the game was still up for grabs and they produced the goods in the closing minutes to place the outcome beyond doubt.

Supplementing Rowe’s settling free, O’Neill kicked a rebounded shot to an empty Stars net.

Sullivan and O’Connor also traded scores in advance of a sublime O’Neill strike into the top left-hand corner of Tarpey’s goal.

It was just a matter of Dublin closing out of the game from here, though Stars centre-fielder Emma Sherwood did clip a nice point for her side.

Emily Flanagan and McGuigan completed the scoring for Dublin on the stroke of full-time, leaving 13 points between the sides in the end.

Player of the match Siobhan McGrath tackles Emma Sherwood. Picture: GAAPics.com

A LATE sideline cut from Joe Canning was the difference between Dublin and Galway in the Walsh Cup final as the tribesmen prevailed 0-21 to 1-17.

While the narrow loss means Mattie Kenny’s new charges won’t get a pop at the pre-season title, the showing featured promising signs for the developing panel.

Canning came off the bench to score the winning point, halting Dublin’s big comeback as they almost recovered from an eight point deficit at Parnell Park.

The Dublin side was slightly unfamiliar, but did feature St Vincent’s John Hetherton taking on free duties, and Naomh Fionnbarra’s Eamonn Dillon, Na Fianna’s Donal Burke and St Pat’s Palmerstown’s Liam Rushe – backed by an energetic Fergal Whitely – on attacking duty.

A slightly bad-tempered game saw a late red card for Hetherton, who finished with 0-8, all from set-pieces.

Early in the contest, however, it was very much Galway in charge.

Cathal Mannion caused Dublin particular problems to hit 0-7 before half time.

Galway led by seven at the break, with Hetherton having done much of the home side’s damage with his free taking.

Kenny’s side fought back, though, and when Caolon Conway won a penalty which Sean smashed home, they were back on terms by the closing minutes before Canning’s late show.

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DUBLIN hurler David Treacy is feeling the benefits of his first pre-season in four years despite the disappointment of missing out on Leinster club finals action with Cuala.

The Dalkey side surrendered their Dublin Senior Championship title last year after they were beaten in the semi-finals by local rivals Kilmacud Crokes.

They had won the three previous titles and – symbolic of the game’s strength in south Dublin at the moment – it was Ballyboden St Enda’s who edged out Crokes in the final.

Cuala’s success has meant that Treacy – due to his involvement in Leinster and All-Irelands – has been playing catchup when the intercounty hurling season kicks off at the start of the year.

And though there will be no Walsh Cup final for the Dublin hurlers, as they fell to a one-point defeat to Galway on Sunday, there were plenty of positives.

Mattie Kenny’s side put up a valiant effort to rein in an eight-point deficit in the final 20 minutes in what was nearly a dream comeback for the new Dublin manager against his county of birth.

Kenny was the mastermind behind Cuala’s transformation into arguably Leinster’s hurling powerhouse, and he’ll

David Treacy at the launch of Future Proof Media this week. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

“We probably haven’t achieved what we set out to achieve over these past number of years, but the panel Mattie has put together is hugely positive. look to do the same with the intercounty side.

Treacy, at 29, is now one of the senior players and he sees a similar optimism in the camp as when he first stepped up to the panel a decade ago under Anthony Daly.

“When I came onto the panel there was obviously a huge amount of positivity around the Dublin set-up and where we wanted to be,” Treacy tells the Dublin Gazette.

“We probably haven’t

achieved what we set out to achieve over these past number of years, but the panel Mattie has put together at the minute is hugely positive.

“The most important thing is making sure we keep everyone fit and he has a full deck to choose from.

“Hopefully we can see better days in the season to come.”

From a personal point of view, the provision of a first pre-season since

2015 represents an opportunity to, for once, do the bulk of his preparation within the intercounty set-up.

“We would have wanted to progress further with Cuala, that’s obvious, but when one door closes another one opens.

This gives me an opportunity. I’m someone who needs the pre-season.

“Club is brilliant, and the skill levels are there, but conditioning and game time [is vital] to

make sure so that when May or June comes along I’m in the best position possible for myself.

“You’re talking eight or nine Cuala guys in the panel from the off, and the Boden guys have come back, so Mattie has a full deck to choose from.”

With Johnny McCaffrey, Gary Maguire and Shane Durkin retired, there’s a new breed of hurler coming through the system and a poten-

tial new look to the Dublin side.

“They’re a huge loss to Dublin. It’s the next chapter of their lives. Priorities will change and no one will ever say they left anything unturned.

“They were three unbelievable players and had unbelievable attitudes towards training day in day out.

“There is a depth of talent there, so it’s just making sure we can get the most out of it.”