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CHILD’S PLAY: Alec Redmond and Tadhg Ward hopped – or jumped – to it to help promote The Irish Heart Foundation’s new campaign, Prevent a Stroke: Feel the Pulse. The campaign is urging the public to check their pulse twice a day with the simple ‘2x2x2’ message – using two fingers on your wrist, check your pulse twice a day for two weeks and take note of the results. If your pulse feels irregular, you could have atrial fibrillation and be at greater risk of developing a stroke. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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LADIES FOOTBALL:

Clontarf keep brilliant winning run rolling as Caoimhe O’Connor produces star performance in All-Ireland championship semifinal. SEE P38

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Housing activists storm RTB meeting

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HOUSING activists occupied the headquarters of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) in O’Connell Bridge House yesterday morning, demanding reform of the organisation.

Up to 30 members of Take Back The City, a group comprising 18 grassroots groups, entered a room while a case was being heard involving the eviction of a family.

Four members carried a banner and stood behind the RTB tribunal panel while others shouted: “RTB, out, out, out!”

Following heated exchanges between the leaders of the protest and the RTB tribunal panel, Patrick Nelis, of TBTC, announced the reasons for the demonstration He said: “The members who sit on the tribunal, one is chair of the Landlords Association of Ireland; that’s not good enough.”

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HUNDREDS (or perhaps we should say, several Ho-Ho-Ho-ndred) of people dressed like Santa will soon be riding their bikes through the city’s streets – and this could be your chance to help support a very good Claus ... SEE PAGE 3

Talented Taylor’s hoping to be a hit

MEET Taylor Hynes – the talented Dublin teen who’s off to the Junior Eurovision

finals in Minsk, Belarus this weekend.

The multiskilled lad (14) hopes his song for Ireland, IOU, will be a smash with judges – but he’s already a winner in our book.

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He continued: “That’s not an independent body, and we also have tribunal members who are estate agents and landlords – that’s a conflict of interest to deciding cases.”

The protesters also said they didn’t want the case involving the family to proceed, and for the eviction to be overturned.

Talking to Dublin Gazette about why TBTC decided to occupy the RTB headquarters, Nelis said: “We are taking this action today because housing support groups are concerned about how quickly the RTB are fast-tracking evictions and awarding very little damages for unlawful evictions.

“Enough is enough – we want a fair playing field, and we want adjudicators and tribunal members not

Woman still fighting for life after falling

A large Take Back the City sign was held up while many onlookers participated in the surprise protest at the Residential Tenancies Board in the city centre

to have any property interests.

“We plan on staying here until our main demands are met. We have no plans to leave, we will have to be

forcibly removed.

“We are in the midst of the worst housing crisis the State has ever seen and successive Governments have consistently pursued policies that view a home as a commodity, deliberately running down public housing in order to force low- and middle-income people into the insecure and unaffordable private rental market.”

He continued: “Homelessness has trebled over the past four years and tenants are in constant fear. Landlords are using the RTB to fast-track evictions so they can evict tenants in order to raise rent prices.

“Landlords are not being held accountable for this, and neither are the RTB, whose board members include those with property interests, which creates a conflict of interest.

“As well as adjudicators and tribunal members being landlords and having commercial or residential property interests, landlords are never fairly penalised or fined when illegally evicting tenants.

“The head of the Residential Landlords Association, Fintan McNamara, is a tribunal member.”

A general statement released by TBTC to the media included: “Our demands are that we want the RTB chairperson and director to meet support peer groups “We want an independent rental board [to] be set up with real security of tenure. No adjudicators or tribunal members that have property interests [should] be allowed to have decision-making powers within the RTB. “License all landlords … ban evictions immediately.

‘Resistance’ “We are standing up together in an act of peaceful resistance as a response to one of the many factors adding to the ongoing housing crisis.

“This is a peaceful movement, and we will continue to force change in policy to be implemented.”

At the time of going to press, the protestors were still in situ, waiting to meet with the director of the RTB, Rosalind Carroll, to discuss their demands.

A RTB spokesperson declined to comment on the ongoing situation when contacted by Dublin Gazette.

A WOMAN in her twenties is reportedly fighting for her life in St James’ Hospital after falling out of a hotel window in the city centre.

The woman reportedly fell from the second floor of the Clarence Hotel last Monday, November 12, sustaining serious injuries after landing on the concrete ground below her at around 8pm.

She was immediately taken to St James’ Hospital, where her injuries are said to be life-threatening.

Another woman in her twenties was arrested in relation to the incident at the scene, but has since been released by Gardai. Investigations are continuing into the incident.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Clarence Hotel said they are assisting Gardai with their enquiries but are making no further comment on the incident.

Top retailer Delight at initiative to new homes help SVP in Ballymun LEADING luxury department store Brown Thomas has teamed up with one of Dublin’s biggest charities for an innovative appeal.

Brown Thomas have partnered with St Vincent De Paul (SVP) to allow their online customers to give back this festive season.

Customers can donate clothes or other items to raise funds for SVP by enclosing them in the box that their online order arrived in.

The box also contains a prepaid label to allow customers to easily donate their old items by simply bringing the box to their local post office.

It is one of a number of charity initiatives from the Grafton Street monolith, which also allows its staff members to donate their unwanted items to raise money for SVP. Every bag or box collected

by SVP through the initiative could be worth up to €25.

The enterprise is part of the retailer’s Sustainability programme, which also sees it making positive environmental and ethical choices regarding their trading.

ALMOST 100 new social housing units have been purchased in a new development in Ballymun, in a move welcomed by a local councillor.

The National Housing Agency, on behalf of Dublin City Council, purchased 92 social housing homes in Hampton Wood on St Margaret’s Road at a cost of €35 million, aimed at servicing individuals currently on the Ballymun housing list.

Out of the homes purchased, 30 will be ready for families to move into before the end of the year. Some are still under construction.

There are 32 houses purchased, including 8 fourbedroomed homes and 24 three-bedroomed homes, and 60 apartments acquired also.

Cllr Noeleen Reilly (Ind) said she’s delighted the homes have been purchased for social housing. She added: “Some 30 families will have their home before Christmas, which is fantastic.

“It’s a drop in the ocean to what is needed but it’s a great start and we need to continue looking at all options to house people.”

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CHARITY: JOIN 500+ FESTIVE FOLK TO HELP SUPPORT IRELAND’S SICKEST KIDS

Go-ho-ho and join this year’s Santa Cycle RACHEL D’ARCY

GET on your bike to get in the festive spirit with Ireland’s largest Santa Cycle, taking place in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin.

The event, co-founded

by Damien Long and Denis McCarthy, returns this year to fundraise for the Children’s Hospital, illuminated by Christmas lights.

More than 500 people are expected to take part in the cycle, which encourages fundraisers to dress in their best Santa costumes to raise more than €1 million for

some of Ireland’s sickest children.

The cycle will take place on December 2, leaving the Phoenix Park at 5pm. It’ll then pass through the city centre and past the hospital itself, before finishing up in The Laurels in Clondalkin.

The Laurels Cycle Crew – who arrange the annual cycle – previously won charity event of the year at the Irish Healthcare Awards in 2016.

The Cycle Crew is 10 years old, and have raised €930,000 so far for different charities, this year

aiming to reach the €1 million mark with their fundraising efforts.

Co-founder Damien Long said: “We’re so excited for the Santa Cycle this year! We’re expecting more than 500 Santas to join us this year and to raise vital funds for an extremely important cause.

“It’s always such a lovely day and we’re calling on the public to join and support us for a day full of enjoyment, with one common goal – to do whatever it takes to help some of Ireland’s sickest children.”

FOOD

Neven helps serve up €13k for charity

There goes Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa – and you, if you’ll join hundreds of other people in the fundraising fun

The funds raised from the cycle will go directly to the Straight Ahead project, a medical support group affiliated with Our Lady’s Crumlin, which

provides surgery, support and medical equipment for children with orthopaedic conditions, including scoliosis.

To take part in the

fundraising cycle, participants can sign up on Eventbrite.ie.

It costs €30 to take part, and includes your Santa suit and Christmas lights.

CELEBRITY chef Neven Maguire’s cookery demonstration evening in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre was a huge success.

More than 400 people attended the event at the Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, which raised almost €13,000.

Speaking after the event, Sharon Dagg, chief executive of The Down Syndrome Centre, said it was a “fantastic” night.

Thanking guests and sponsors, she said: “We want to say a huge thankyou to Neven and his team for an unforgettable event and to the wonderful Miriam O’Callaghan for being an amazing MC for the evening.”

For more information about The Down Syndrome Centre and the work they do, see www. downsyndromecentre.ie.

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DRIMNAGH: CLLR DOOLAN CALLS FOR ACTION AS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR RISES

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‘Give area a task force to tackle issues’

Man was killed by container accident at port

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THERE have been calls by a local councillor for the introduction of a task force to combat anti-social behaviour in Drimnagh.

Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) put forward the motion at the Local Area Committee meeting on Wednesday evening, citing that areas surrounding Brickfield Park in the area have fallen victim to serious antisocial acts.

In the motion put forward to the council, Cllr Doolan cites high levels of anti-social behaviour around Halloween night,

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It is only by working together will we end anti-social behaviour [in the area]

previously reported by Dublin Gazette.

Cllr Doolan said: “Antisocial behaviour has become a serious problem in Drimnagh’s Brickfield Park and surrounding areas.

“It has led to the destruction of trees, attacks on residents, burning of bins, attacks on Gardai and Dublin Fire Brigade.

“The causes and consequences of this behaviour must be tackled. It is unacceptable that residents, young and old, are terrified to use the park or to walk the streets after dark.

“I am calling for the establishment of a task force which will be solution-focused and shortlived.”

The task force called for

by Cllr Doolan will consist

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An entrance to Brickfield Park – one of the areas in Drimnagh cited as currently facing a serious problem from anti-social behaviour. Picture: Google Maps

of members of Dublin City Council, An Garda Siochana, Drimnagh residents, political representatives and individuals from local youth services.

It is expected the task force will report back to the South Central Area Committee on a monthly basis, and will cease to

exist as soon as urgent anti-social issues in the area are rectified.

Cllr Doolan said: “As a local resident I firmly believe that it is only by working together will we end anti-social behaviour [in the area].

“It cannot be left to Gardai or Dublin City Council.

“A truly integrated, inter-agency approach has worked in other parts of Dublin. I am confident it will work here, too.

“Everyone, including the young people themselves, have a responsibility to make Drimnagh a safer, better place to live, work and play in.”

Delight as graduates step out in style at St Kevin’s College GRADUATES and tutors of QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education couldn’t hide their delight as they celebrated at St Kevin’s College recently, with open smiles helping to banish any nerves at such a momentous occasion.

The Crumlin education hub saw the graduates and their peers in a range of fields step forward to be awarded their treasured qualifications, with St Kevin’s College using the expertise it’s amassed since 1952 to train and prepare people for the city’s evolving needs in many job sectors. Picture: Sean Ryan

A SEAFARER who was killed on Southbank Quay last week marks the third tragic death in Dublin Port in the past 18 months.

Dennis Gomez Regana, from The Philippines, was killed at work on November 14 after a shipping container struck him while he was lashing and securing cargo.

His death has led to SIPTU representatives calling for increased safety protocols and better protections for all dock and port workers.

SIPTU Ports, Docks and Harbour Organiser Jerry Brennan said: “SIPTU representatives have been campaigning with all stakeholders across Ireland and the UK over recent years to highlight our members’ concerns on lashing and securing.

“This tragedy in Dublin port, the third in 18 months, is ultimately the consequence of the relevant authorities, including ship owners, agents and operators not listening to or heeding our members’ warnings and implementing best practice.

“A Safe Pass Certificate similar to the one used in the Irish construction industry should ... be put in place for all dock workers as a matter of urgency.

“We are calling on the Minister for Transport to meet with union representatives in order to ensure that these measures are introduced as a matter of urgency,” he said.

Kathleen Turner to sing with Guinness Choir RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of Dublin’s premier choirs will be joined by famous singer-songwriter Kathleen Turner for their annual Christmas concert on December 9.

The Guinness Choir will be joined

by Kathleen for the annual concert in

St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Speaking about the concert, David Milne, musical director of The Guinness Choir, said: “Our performance will feature arrangements of Christmas pieces by the world-renowned composer Bob Chilcott and will include seasonal favourites.

“A highlight will be Kathleen, loved for her pure voice and engaging stage presence, performing some of her own pieces and with the choir.”

The concert gets under way at 7pm, with tickets available on Eventbrite, from choir members and at the door.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Toni O Rourke and India Mulllen

Mide Ni Ghaoill and Ellen Nic Fhionnlaoich

Triona McCarthy and Will White

Chelsea O’Toole and Niamh McCormack. Pictures: Rasdasd

Enjoying a preview of new film Widows G

Jani Airiainen and Max Max Trigub

Brian Mooney and Jack Nother

Ciara McCahey and Caitriona O’Connor

UESTS stepped out at Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema last week for a special preview of the new film Widows, The film has a stellar cast which includes Irish Actors Colin Farrell and Liam Neeson. It tells the story of a police shootout which leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago.

Their widows, Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle, have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses’ criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.

Liz Kelly and Tim Murnane

Paddy Smyth and Sinead Haugh

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PEOPLE: DUBLIN LAD HOPING HIS GREAT ‘IOU’ WILL WIN GLORY FOR IRELAND AT MINSK FINAL

Talented teen Taylor a perfect young Junior Eurovision star SYLVIA POWNALL

A TALENTED Dublin teenager will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision finals in Minsk, Belarus this weekend performing a song he co-wrote for the competition.

Ta y l o r Hynes (14) has been singing and dancing since he learned to walk and is the first boy – and first wildcard entry – to

fly the flag for Ireland at the contest.

The Clonee lad regularly plays

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the lead in the musicals staged at his school, Scoil Pobail Setanta in Ongar, and is a member of Coolmine panto group, but this

My song is about that I owe so much of my happiness to my friends and family

is by far his biggest gig, to date.

Taylor told Dublin Gazette: “It all just feels so surreal. This is some-

thing I’ve wanted for three years and I’ve been working towards and I’m so excited that I get to go and represent Ireland.

“I love performing on stage. Once I get up there I always have so much fun and I just can’t wait to perform on such a big stage.”

Taylor, who is a big Sam Smith fan, said he got “great advice” from former Eurovision entries Niamh Kavanagh and Ryan O’Shaughnessy, who feature in his video for the song, IOU. He added: “My song is about that I owe so much of my happiness to my friends and family for all the love and support they’ve given me.”

Best of luck to talented Taylor Hynes in Minsk!

Dad Dominic (47), who works at the local Texaco garage, flew out with him and they will be joined by his mum Suzanne, granny Jean, twin Alex and little sister Ellie (8) before Sunday night’s live final.

Dominic told Dublin Gazette: “He entered in 2016 and got as far as the live shows, but last year he had laryngitis. Since he was small he’s been into singing, dancing, panto ... it’s all he’s dreamed of

doing. He’s over the moon, on cloud nine.”

Junior Eurovision will be broadcast on TG4 on Sunday, November 25 and voting will be open for a limited time online after the acts perform.

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NIGHTLIFE : PUNTERS SHOCKED AS ‘CLUB OF LOVE’ IS SHUTTING

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The party’s over as DIARY Club 92 set to close Festive fun awaits in town; see women filmmakers’ work, and be Morty-fied by a table quiz

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DUBLINERS have been left shocked after the iconic Club 92 in Leopardstown announced it will be shutting its doors after 30 years in business.

The popular nightclub hotspot said they will be closing due to “circumstances beyond our control”.

In a Facebook post, they said: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, with the redevelopment of Leopardstown Racecourse, Club 92 will sadly cease trading at the end of 2018.

“To all of our amazing customers who danced, partied, fell in love here, over the past 30 years,

there are only seven weeks left to remember and celebrate old times in The Club of Love, with our Final Goodbye Night on NYE, December 31.”

Gutted punters have been reminiscing about the good times they had in the club. Graham Hill recalled: “I lapped that dance floor like it was an Olympic sport looking for a shift ... sometimes to the point of sobering up.

“On the nights that you weren’t sober leaving, those [hot] dogs and [cole]slaw were reward enough and [I left with dance hit] Insomnia ringing in my ears.”

Brian O’Doherty said: “I remember climbing in through the toilet window in 1980, when the

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bouncers wouldn’t let us in, after lots of pints in the Lep Inn.” Sharon Wynne remembered: “So many good nights there, back in 1983 when we thought Malibu and pineapple was the epitome of sophistica-

tion!

“Remember us seriously cracking up, when I refused some lad a slow dance and he asked me who the hell did I think I was, Roberta Flack?”

Pat O’Brien said: “I went when it was Blink-

ers, then Club ‘92. You got a curry and chips with your ticket.”

Kerri-Ann O’Grady said her parents met at the Club of Love. She said: “My parents met here, married 29 years this year!”

Wetherspoons to open second city centre pub RACHEL D’ARCY

P U B c h a i n We t h e rspoons are set to continue their Irish expansion, announcing plans this week to open a second city centre pub.

The low-cost chain revealed plans to open a new pub at Lower Abbey Street in 2019, beginning development work on the new venture last Monday.

Expected to create 75 jobs, the new pub will be called The Silver Penny, with €4 million being invested into the new pub by the British company.

It’s the third Wetherspoon pub currently in development in Ireland, with the brand also currently working on a new pub/hotel venture on Camden Street, and a pub in Carlow.

The development of the pub will involve

the restoration of an ‘Italianate-style former bank’, designed by architect Isaac Farrell and originally opened in 1839.

According to details revealed by Wetherspoons, the scheme will feature two bars, with the main bar at ground floor level, serving an impressive two-storey space surrounded by a first-floor gallery, with a large roof light.

A second, more intimate, bar will be situated in a former banqueting room upstairs.

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said: “We have enjoyed great success with our existing five pubs in the Republic of Ireland and are pleased that we now have three new sites in development.

“We will continue to look for other sites.”

THIS weekend sees the return of Eatyard – but as the lovely, winter wonderful Yuleyard!

Billed as a festive wonderland in the heart of the city on Richmond Street South, there will be a number of food vendors on hand to serve up Christmassy delights.

The likes of Box Burger, Meltdown, Lucky Tortoise and more will all be on hand at the foodie haven, from November 22 until December 23.

The Winter Warmers bar will also be in full swing with mulled wine and hot whiskeys to heat you up during your cosy chats and catch-ups around wood-burning stoves.

As well as the food and drink offerings, there’s set to be a pop-up craft fair and farmers’ markets every Saturday and Sunday that Yuleyard is open, from 12 to 5pm.

The Eatyard Stage will be jam-packed with crafting workshops, foodie demos and tastings programmed throughout and some surprise announcements to come – not to mention some festive Christmas films and live music to help have yourself a merry little Christmas.

FEMINIST FILM FEST EXPLORING SUPERB CONTENT BY WOMEN THIS year’s Feminist Film Festival is currently under way, showcasing some of the best content created by women..

This is the fifth year of Dublin Feminist Film Festival, which is running in the Lighthouse Cinema, ending today, Thursday, November 22.

The festival promotes and celebrates female filmmakers, hoping to inspire and empower other women to get involved in filmmaking.

This involves considering women on-screen, but also behind the camera, through celebrating and showcasing fantastic female filmmaking, as well as demonstrating that women make compelling and complex characters and subjects. For further information, see dublinfeministfilmfestival.com.

PUT RICK-TACULAR KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AT A TABLE QUIZ WIDELY acclaimed as one of the biggest and best animated shows in the last decade, the Rick And Morty hype is coming to Dublin.

A table quiz all about the subversive, imaginative show is taking place in the capital’s Clockwork Door on Wellington Quay this Saturday, starting at 6pm.

Organised by The Crack Network, the night promises madness and fun with prizes for the interactive quiz. Fancy dress isn’t necessary, but is highly encouraged!

(Pickle Rick is also expected to make an appearance on the night too.)

Entry costs €6.66 per person, but organisers recommended booking through Eventbrite.com as demand is high. Your entry free covers refreshments and snacks on the night as well.

Rick looks annoyed that someone is absent – but who? If you know, you should go along to a fun table quiz.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Isobela Cavarretta and Yasmin Rodriguez

Actor and writer/director Olwen Fouere with Faolan Toner. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Nathan Misischi and Chelsey Murray

Ali Ryan and Kendra Becker

Karen Hurley and Sarah Joyce

A magical screening of new movie

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WHOLE host of famous faces attended the Irish premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in Dublin last week. Actors, musicians and models arrived at the Odeon Cinema in Point Square for the magical screening. Irish star, Olwen Fouéré, who plays the role of Melusine in the movie, was also in attendance.

Niamh Devereux and Megan Roantree

Sarah Aherne and Laura O’Rooney

Rachel Costello and Claire O’Halloran

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Santa mania hits town right outside Arnotts

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OGUE Williams was delighted to help deliver Santa Claus straight to the door of Arnotts at Henry Street at the weekend, where a large crowd of excited children and adults were eagerly awaiting his arrival. Mr Claus decided to make quite an entrance, with a Victorian horse-drawn carriage adding a dash of magic to his grand entrance. Arnotts were thrilled to welcome him, with the grand old store also reminding shoppers that it is supporting Saint Vincent de Paul and Pieta House as their charities of the year, with 100% of all donations from Santa’s grotto going to both charities. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

Damien Jackson, Suzanne Jackson and Susan Jackson. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Celebrating a launch with a party in 9 Below L AST week saw the launch of the hotly anticipated SoSubySJxKeilidh Urban Collection at the 9 Below Bar on Stephens Green. The bundle offer includes the Urban Bible 16 Shade Eyeshadow Palette, the Urban Rebel 7 Piece Brush Collection, and three pairs of Urban Beauty Lashes in the styles Black Heart, Ego, and Keilidh.

Fiona Bell and Robyn Meagher

Aoife Connolly, Jane Brady and Aine Malone

Kate Jackson and Jane Doheny

Hilary Young and Laura Young

Orla Fenton and Rebecca Molloy

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FINGLAS : €4M FACILITY SET TO RISE AT A FORMER AN POST SITE

State-of-the-art library on the way RACHEL D’ARCY

National glory for Bluebell Motor Co. RENOWNED main Peugeot dealer Bluebell Motor Company has scooped a top title – Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2018 – in recognition of its combined Service and Parts performance excellence.

The new, annual award bestowed upon a Peugeot dealer saw the dealership (located just off the Long Mile Road in the Bluebell Industrial Estate, D12) claim national glory at the annual Peugeot aftersales conference, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone and attended by 70 parts and service managers from around the country.

Sean Kearns, head of aftersales at Gowan Distributors Ltd, Peugeot importers in Ireland, said: “Bluebell Motor Company has delivered an unparalleled aftersales performance in 2018, recording strong Parts sales growth, high customer retention rates and exemplary customer satisfaction scores” Pictured with Sean (left) are Cormac Malone, parts manager at Bluebell Motor Company; Ian Douglas, service manager at Bluebell Motor Company and Des Cannon, managing director, Gowan Distributors Ltd.

A NEW state-of-the-art library is set for Finglas, after Dublin City Council agreed terms to acquire a former An Post sorting office.

The Development Department in Dublin City Council agreed the terms for the acquisition recently, which will also see the DCC Waste Depot on Seamus Ennis Road transformed into a new library.

Expected to cost €4 million, the wider community in the northside suburb have been calling for a library for the locality since 2014.

Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF) has said that the community of Finglas “will be thrilled” with the

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The new library will be a wonderful addition to recent improvements to the village

news that they are to receive the much-desired library, Cllr McAuliffe said: “This has been a priority for me, and the wider community, since 2014.

“Back then, with the head of the council’s Library Service, I

walked the village to identify potential sites. The sorting office site has been idle for nearly a decade and I’m delighted that it will finally be put to good use.

“This is a really important win for Finglas. The current library has limited access and facilities for disabled people or those with young children.

“The library is a fantastic service and is at the heart of the community. Into the future, there is a great potential for local libraries to offer extra study rooms, exhibition spaces and computers.”

He added: “Literacy, learning and promoting creativity in our young people were some of first

reasons why I got involved in politics.

“Championing a new library for the village and delivering better civic spaces has been a priority for me. The new library will be a wonderful addition to recent improvements to the village.”

The planning for the library is still in its early stages, with a planning application still to be lodged for the development. Once the application is lodged, a tendering process will begin before construction gets started.

Cllr McAuliffe has said that he is hopeful development of the library will begin within the next two to five years.

Help SuperValu, ALONE spread some Christmas cheer for our seniors

Dublin music society is a hit with Welsh judges A DUBLIN musical society sang its way to success at the North Wales Choral Festival recently.

Dun Laoghaire Musical Society (DMDS) won the Just For Fun category in the major international competition and was the third win in a row for DMDS in the competition.

The chorus of 34, conducted by Des Cox, performed three songs: Banks of Loch Lomond, Bright Morning Star and Wade in the Water.

The delighted members

of DMDS are currently rehearsing for Jekyll & Hyde The Musical, which will run in the Pavilion Theatre in the town from March 12-16 next year.

For the upcoming festive season, DMDS are also hosting an evening of seasonal carols, music and readings at the Methodist Church on Northumberland Road in the historic seaside suburb on Sunday, December 9 and Monday, December 10 at 7.30pm.

For further information, see www.dmds.ie.

FORMER RTE newsreader Anne Doyle was delighted to help spread SuperValu’s Consider Taking Time to Catch Up message this Christmas. She was joined by Kevin Dundon and ALONE beneficiaries Joan Kelly, Peter Brown and Pat Hussey, all of whom were happy to share a cuppa, a cake, a chat – and the key

message that Christmas can be a very lonely time for many people, with one in three older people living alone.

With this in mind, SuperValu and ALONE are asking and reminding everyone to check on seniors across the community to help make it a joyful, inclusive Christmas for them, too.

SuperValu is opening its special All Things Considered Christmas cafe at 41 South William St for two days (November 23-24) from 10am to 8pm, with a menu of SuperValu’s Christmas favourites seeing proceeds going to ALONE, making it a very worthy (and delicious) cause to help support. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Man jailed for hurley attack that gave teen a fractured skull A MAN who fractured a teenage boy’s skull with a hurley while dispersing a group of youths has been jailed for two years.

Alan Curtis (34), of Stannaway Road, Kimmage, was unanimously convicted by a jury last October of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to then 16-year-old David McClelland at Cashel Road, Crumlin, on March 28, 2014.

He had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the offence.

Curtis previously served a partially suspended six-year sentence for an assault causing serious harm to his former partner in a 2004 stabbing incident.

Judge Terence O’Sullivan said he accepted that Curtis had been at his mother’s house when an antisocial incident involving about 20 youths occurred outside.

He said Curtis saw someone deliberately damage his car and nominated Mr McClelland as the culprit.

Curtis grabbed the hurley and exited the premises to drive away the boys, who had been playing music and making noise.

Judge O’Sullivan said he accepted that the injured party had attempted to strike Curtis with a plank, but missed.

The judge said if the incident had stopped there, there would have been no problem, but Curtis followed Mr McClelland some distance and hit him with the hurley.

He said the jury took the view that Curtis was no longer defending himself but “had engaged in an act of revenge” by the time he hit the injured party. The judge imposed a four-year sentence, with the final two years suspended.

Gda Darragh McNally said Mr McClelland suffered a depressed skull fracture in the assault and underwent an emergency operation.

He was referred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment

for this injury and the resulting damage to his speech mechanism.

Gda McNally agreed with Mr Fitzgerald that his client had been co-operative and compliant with his bail.

In a victim impact report read by prosecution counsel Sinead McMullan BL, Mr McClelland described his life as a “constant battle” since his brain injury.

“I cannot help feeling robbed for what should have been a happy end to my childhood,” he said.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE KEY THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

SOME OF THE BEST PLACES TO CHECK AUTUMN’S FADING MAJESTY IN DUBLIN

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT DUBLIN’S LATE AUTUMN NATURE HIGHLIGHTS

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LUCIE WEIDENAUER

HE cold, dark nights are making their impact felt, but that doesn’t mean that you have to stay at home during these cold, crisp days.

Dublin has many beautiful places where you can take long relaxing walks while the last Autumn leaves are falling off the trees.

Before you start thinking about buying your Christmas tree, enjoy the Phoenix Park’s rich woodland views, or visit one of the other many parks in the city centre, where everything is painted in glorious orange and gold.

You could also take a seaside walk to feel a salty breeze and then relax while having a hot drink in a lovely café – and if you feel more like having an adventure, try the cliff walks at Howth, where amazing views await, as well as beautiful nature and of course, the breathtaking cliffs.

So, before any Christmas stress sets in, check out these beautiful locations to enjoy the last bits of autumnal glory.

THE PHOENIX PARK

DUN LAOGHAIRE PIER

HOWTH

HIGHLIGHT: The park’s autumn colours

HIGHLIGHT: The seaside views

HIGHLIGHT: The striking cliffs

OUR huge urban park is probably the most obvious place to go to, but that doesn’t mean that it’s boring.

While you’re there, you can enjoy nature completely, and also visit Dublin Zoo – a great attraction for kids. At this time of the year, when it gets dark very early, its Wild Lights experience is a great nice opportunity to see wild animals surrounded by bright colour.

Another idea is to see the deer living in the park, where very close to the zoo you always have the chance to see some of them, with their brown pelts blending into the rich hues of the late autumn leaves and tree barks.

ANY visit to Dun Laoghaire’s East Pier is always worth it, not least given its delightful length to walk.

It takes at least half an hour to get to the end, and once you’ve reached it you have a stunning view over Dublin Bay, with the early sunsets adding to the spectacle.

While you walk along the pier you can watch sailing boats leaving the harbour and enjoy the maritime breeze. At the pier, don’t forget to see an old cannon from the Crimean War, set in a small park where you can relax on the park benches. You can soon leave the chill behind at any of the nearby cafes.

DUBLIN’S northern peninsula has some amazing cliff walks – especially for those who aren’t afraid of heights, given their drops for those who stand almost at the edge.

Most walkers only walk over to the lighthouse and back, but you can also hike all the way around the almost-island to Sutton. From all sides, you have an amazing view over the sea, and the autumnal hills and cliffs are beautiful.

Before you start your journey or when you’re back, tuck in at one of the many restaurants at the harbour set right next to the DART station – for example, some fish and chips, which you can get everywhere.

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CRY MONSTER CRY | ‘WE’RE MORE FOCUSED ON REALITY WITH THIS ALBUM’

Back on the scene

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FTER stepping away from the spotlight to focus on family, Dublin brothers Richie and Jamie Martin are returning to the music scene as Cry Monster Cry. “We released our first album in 2015, and we kind of realised you’ve to go off and live a bit of a life to find things to write about.

We went to grow up a bit, to live life.

“We took some time away from music to focus on life, on getting real life experience, to have kids, build houses, and get married. We really concentrated on writing and it was a slow process, but I’m glad we took the time away to do it properly,” Richie told Dublin Gazette.

Cry Monster Cry recently finished recording their as-ofyet unnamed album in Donegal, working alongside prestigious producer Tommy McLoughlin.

Speaking on the new music, Richie says it’s a new direction lyrically, a more personal approach, but the core Cry Monster Cry message will remain the same.

“It’s not a hundred miles away from what we’re known for, but

it is different. We didn’t want to be repeating ourselves.

“We’re more focused on reality with this album, the trials and tribulations that everyone goes through. From an instrumental point of view, the new tracks are more stripped back, more acoustic.

Cry Monster Cry are now gearing up to take the new tracks out for a spin at a headline show in Whelan’s on December 1st.

“We’re very lucky that we have a good fanbase who always seem to be interested in what we do. It’s nice for us to be able to come back, we haven’t played Dublin in over a year so it’s nice to have something to look forward to. “ We ’re e m b a r k i n g o n something a bit new, something we haven’t particularly done before, so it’s good to know we have fans that will stick by us.”

Cry Monster Cry released their new single, Citadel, on Tuesday, giving a taste of what their new record will sound like.

Tickets for the Whelans show are on sale now on Eventbrite, priced at €15.

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DONAL Hewson, Abigail Naughton, Jules O’Rourke and Brian Hewson were happy to help launch the All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz 2019. As always, the quizmasters are on the look out for bright sparks all around the country, with 100 teams of four certain to make it through to the Grand Final at the RDS on Sunday, April 7 next. Each year sees some 25,000 children put their knowledge to the test in the competitive but fun quiz, before their numbers get whittled down for the grand final. First, teams have to make it through their local credit union level, then a chapter level, and then – the grand final ...

Registration details are available from all participating credit unions. Picture: Julien Behal Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD FOR IRISH ARTIST THE most recent edition of the Prix Pictet – the global photography prize – was won by the Irish artist Richard Mosse.

An exhibition of his winning work, and that of 11 other leading international artists opened in Ireland at the Gallery of Photography last Thursday, November 16.

The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to view artworks of outstanding quality that

tackle burning global issues of our time.

The Prix Pictet Jury includes three acclaimed new members - winner of Prix Pictet Disorder Valérie Belin, the economist and author Dambisa Moyo and the renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado.

The exhibition runs in the Gallery of Photography until 20 January 2019 and admission is free.

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Adventure: Forget gloomy winter – ancient Greece and stunning India beckon you close

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DIARY Inside the Staircase with David Rudolf

SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN FANS of the hit Netflix documentary series The Staircase will be very interested in an event this month in Liberty Hall.

David Rudolf (pictured) , the defence attorney for Michael Peterson, is hosting an evening of discussion into the intimate details of the case and the series on Thursday 29th November David will share with the audience the conflicts he wrestled with in

DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Harry is a gentle, eight-year-old German Shepherd who loves to chill out and relax.

Since his arrival, Harry has become a firm favourite among staff members who absolutely adore spending time with him. He is a social dog who loves people and playing with his canine carers is his favourite activity. Harry is a gentle giant who is instantly friendly with strangers and will be a wonderful addition to most families.

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

A TRIBUTE NIGHT TO THE QUEEN OF SOUL QUEEN of Soul Aretha Franklin was one of the most iconic voices in music history and her sad passing last August was felt the world over.

She inspired countless musicians and fans alike, creating a legacy that paved the way for a long line of strong female artists.

On December 2, a tribute night to the one and only Aretha will take place in

the Sugar Club.

A group made up of some of the best session musicians in Ireland, along with some of Ireland’s most powerful soul singers will pay tribute to the one and only Queen of Soul.

10 female vocalists will perform her best loved hits including, Respect, Say A Little Prayer, Natural Woman and Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.

The Dublin Cat Fair is Back CALLING all feline loving Dubs, this month sees Dublin Cat Fair return for a second year!

Taking place this Sunday (26th Nov) from 10am in the Hilton Dublin Airport, this educational and informative event will showcase the most up-to-date cat knowledge from industry experts There’ll also be a chill out lounge where you can relax and meet fellow animal lovers, although you’ll have to leave your cat at home as they’re not allowed at the event due to health and safety reasons.

Dublin Cat Fair is the brainchild of Alice Chau-Ginguene, the owner of Maow Care, a cat care service that provides cat sitting, behavioural therapy and workshops.

determining whether to let the filmmakers follow him, his client and his trial preparation, and his insights into the most curious and contentious issues in the case, including the blood spatter evidence, the bisexuality and Germany evidence, the discovery of the blow poke, and the genesis of the Owl Theory.

Inside The Staircase and Evening with David Rudolf, Liberty Hall Theatre, November 29, 2018, 8pm.

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Delicate but fussy, the ‘Christmas rose’ (Helleborus niger) is a seasonal bloom that is perfect for adding a warm welcome

A gentle Christmas

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BEAUTIFUL garden blooms are thin on the ground at this time of year, so this week I thought we might consider one of the most unusual of them – the Christmas rose.

Not a rose in the usual sense, it’s a member of the hellebore family, and its botanical name is Helleborus niger.

Many keen gardeners will be familiar with its cousin, Helleborus orientalis, whose speckled, drooping flowers are amongst the earliest to bloom in January and February, and which is commonly known as the Lenten Rose.

While the Lenten Rose typically has petals from cream and yellow to pink, purple and dusky plum, the Christmas rose’s flowers are usually pure white, beautifully set off by golden stamens and large, sturdy leaves of deepest green.

You’ll find them in garden centres in November and December, as they typically flower earlier than their coloured relatives.

The leaves are semi-evergreen and the plants are perennial, so they should live for several years, but they can be hard to keep happy in the garden, so are often treated as bedding plants for the Christmas season.

They look lovely in glazed pots near the front

door, and if your entrance is fairly sheltered this is how I’d use them, to preserve the white petals from winter weather as much as possible.

Red-berried evergreens make perfect companions, as do small pots of ivy. If creating a display like this to welcome your seasonal visitors, choose variegated ivy, as the white or cream streaks in the leaves will complement the pretty petals of the Christmas rose.

Presenter Jay Ryan, from Lucan – and somewhere near him is his new houseguest: a fairy from his garden

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A fairy good way to help teach children some great lessons REBECCA RYAN

When flowering is over, after the Christmas season, you can plant them out in the garden if you want to try keeping them.

Make sure you choose a sheltered spot with some shade, ideally with moist but welldrained soil – think woodland conditions and you won’t go far wrong.

The leaves are attractive enough to earn their place in the garden even after flowering, and the lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, would be a good companion.

FOR further information on Anne Byrne Garden Design, call 086 683 8098, or see www.annebyrnegardendesign.com

A DUBLIN man is fronting a brand-new magical TV series which encourages children to delve into their imaginations.

In the enchanting children’s series, Living with a Fairy, we meet storyteller Jay Ryan from Lucan whose life gets turned upside down when a mysterious fairy comes to live with him.

The show reveals how her house at the bottom of his garden was destroyed in a storm, she hurt her wing in the accident, and now has nowhere to stay.

Jay feels sorry for the poor fairy, so he welcomes her in – and so begins all the fun, frolics and magical happenings as they

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The show reveals how a fairy’s house at the bottom of Jay’s garden was destroyed in a storm, she hurt her wing in the accident, and now has nowhere to stay get to know each other.

Jay told Dublin Gazette about his first encounter with the fairy: “It was a cold and windy night and the fairy’s house got crushed by a branch of a tree and she had nowhere to live.

“She came knocking on my door and I decided she could come live with me.”

The actor and performer said the fairy causes all

sorts of chaos in the show, including turning his water blue.

“My favourite episode was when I discovered the fairy and when she came to the house. I didn’t know what to expect.

“She’s a beautiful fairy; she’s tiny but mighty, and not to be underestimated!

She was causing all sorts of trouble!”

Speaking on the edu-

cational side of the show, Jay said: “The fairy had lessons to learn too. She wasn’t over-excited when a friend of mine came to visit.

“She had to learn to be nice and that just because I was talking to someone else doesn’t mean I don’t love her. She had to learn to share her time with me; she got a bit jealous, but she learnt a lesson!”

Amongst children’s programmes laden with cartoons and graphics, this series is important for allowing young viewers the freedom to awaken their creativity.

Living with a Fairy airs every weekday for the next three weeks at 8.40am and 4.30pm on RTEjr.

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“We built the business from scratch around the principles

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One such c u s t o m e r, Peter Finnegan, said: “I bought my hearing aids from Blackberry Hearing five weeks ago. They are fantastic. Firstly, they are almost 50% cheaper than some of their

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Thank you Blackberry Hearing.”

Breda Gallahue said: “This hearing aid is brilliant. I just recently got one off Blackberry; great service and brilliant after care.”

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Too many people with hearing issues don’t tackle them until it’s too late – but Blackberry Hearing could provide the solution to any hearing loss you may have

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Margaret Heffernan and Mary Kennedy

Jenny Dixon with Sarah Kathleen, Anne Marie and Naiose McCluskey. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Disney Store hosts a special evening T

Kathleen Watkins with her husband Gay Byrne and her grandchildren.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Orla Keenan and Louise McNairney

O celebrate the 90th anniversary of the true original, Mickey Mouse, Disney Store Dublin hosted a very special evening for children and their families from Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flew into Dublin especially for the occasion. Fifteen families with children attending the hospital experienced a magical evening in-store with a private shopping experience and gifts as well as some fun with personalities Jenny Dixon and Kerri Nicole Blanc.

Paula Vallely and Jean O’Shea

Teresa Daly

New picture book launched by Kathleen Watkins

Sean Hayes and Ellen Monnelly

Miena Rust

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UNNES Stores head office on South Great George’s Street was very festive last week as Kathleen Watkins launched her second picture book,

Sharon McGowan and Sandra Mallon

Happy Christmas, Pigín! There was a special performance of Christmas songs from The Ramparts choir and delicious festive treats for guests to taste and enjoy.

Oscar and Aileen Cox Blundell

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS latitude& longitude Get great offers on skiing or a bit of sun BLACK Friday is more or less upon us and Crystal Ski are offering special offers on some of the best European destinations including Andorra, Italy, France and Austria.

The deal is based in holidays across December, January and February with a second ski or snowboard free for every one you buy.

The offer is for a limited time. Book your ski getaway now with Crystal Ski, visit www. crystalski.ie or speak to a ski advisor by calling 01-6533-500.

Elsewhere Ryanair are offering two nights in Prague at a four-star hotel from €88 per person sharing. Their package holiday offer is based on a Sunday, February 24 departure, and should be booked before December 2 (01 697197; holidays. ryanair.com) TUI’s Black Friday deals are running until next Monday, November 26 with an extra €50 off short and mid-haul packages (CODEBF50) and an extra €100 off holidays to Mexico in June and July 2019 (CODE BF100). Visit www.tuiholidays.ie or call 1850 45 35 45

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TRAVEL

Ye Gods Act now to snap up incredible holidays in ancient Greece and unforgettable India in early 2019

The Fates want you to see Athens with all her majestic, ancient glory

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor THE opening episode of BBC spy drama The Little Drummer Girl featured a spectacular shot of the Acropolis by night – enough to whet the appetite of any adventurer.

Travelling to Greece literally means taking a journey back in time to the land where civilization began and the Travel Department have put together a seven-night tour of its ancient ruins.

With a history spanning almost 3,500 years, the Greek capital of Athens holds a multitude of ancient treasures and ruins that are ripe for exploration.

Wander through the awe-inspiring hilltop citadel of the Acropolis to admire the incredible Parthenon and the Erechtheion Temple, before visiting the famous ruins of Delphi on a full day excursion.

Then, travel to the picturesque village of Tolo, located on a beautiful bay on the Peloponnese peninsula.

From here, enjoy a full day exploring the Argo-

Photographers will be in their element with a curated trip to India’s stunning Kerala region

(Left) The Gods certainly left their mark with the mighty Temple of Apollo in Delphi; (above) embrace the natural beauty of a spice farm in Kerala

lis region, including the ancient cities of Mycenae and Epidaurus, as well as the stunning seaside town of Nafplio.

Visit the Byzantine fortress of Mystras, situated high on Mount Taygetos overlooking ancient Sparta, and take a trip to the island of Spetses,

which boasts a long and impressive naval tradition.

The perfect destination for any lover of history, this holiday also offers time to relax and take in Greece’s beautiful Mediterranean setting.

If you fancy something a bit further afield, cap-

ture Kerala in India on a ten-night photography expedition with TDactive Holidays.

You can discover the rich history and unique culture of this bright and verdant region which contradicts Indian stereotypes on a group tour along the unforgettable

Malabar Coast.

The beautiful climate of the region produces a mesmerising bounty of pungent spices, aromatic tea and exotic fruits.

As you travel, the diverse landscape changes from mountains and deep valleys to open coastal plains and tran-

quil backwaters.

With TDactive Holidays and Dublin Photography School, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in local life on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kerala as you photograph the breathtaking landscape, explore regional villages and markets, sample local cuisine and of course, enjoy some relaxation time.

Prices for Greece start from €1,019pp for seven nights including return flights from Dublin, B&B or half-board, four-star hotel accommodation, transfers, and excursions with an expert local guide, departing from next March.

Kerala is priced from €1,999pp for ten nights including return flights from Dublin, transfers, half-board hotel accommodation, excursions, expert local guide and expert photography tuition from Dublin Photography School, departing next February 12.

For further information, contact the Travel Department at 01 637 1600, or see www. traveldepartment.ie.

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CINEMA | THE GRINCH ISN’T BRILLIANT OR BAD, SO SHOULD ENTERTAIN – JUST

Grumpy Grinch’s tale is fine REMEMBER Mike Myers?

The once seemingly ubiquitous funnyman has all but disappeared after his disastrous version of The Cat in The Hat (2003), followed by 2008’s abysmal The Love Guru, followed by exile, more or less.

But it was his Cat stab at the classic Dr Seuss tale that went down with critics, audiences – and Dr Seuss’ widow – like a lead balloon, putting Myers on a path out of the spotlight that he’s still largely on to this day.

Still, it’s been some time since we had Myers’ offensive flop, or Jim Carey’s rubber-faced film The Grinch (2000), so preChristmas audiences are being treated to another take on The Grinch (Cert G, 90 mins), this time

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voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.

This latest, third take following Dr Seuss’ most famous creation is largely faithful to the original slight tale, and follows some of the same beats that the dusty old classic stop-motion film (1966) also covered.

In this version, somewhere on a lonely mountain overlooking Whoville, the green-furred, bad-tempered Grinch (Cumberbatch) ekes out a solitary life with just his trusty dog Max for company, as narrator Pharrell Williams

“The secret to ruining Christmas, kid, is ...” The Grinch is the last person to listen to.

soon reveals.

When the citizens of the town below, the Whos, start loudly preparing for the imminent Christmas under the direction of the mayor (Angela Lansbury), the bitter Grinch decides that a much better idea would be to cancel Christmas by stealing all the pre-

sents and cheer from the irritatingly happy town below.

It’s not long before the Grinch, Sam, a Santa Claus disguise and a haphazard plan all come together for a single night of sneaky thievery, spite and malice – or so the Grinch expects.

However, down in

Whoville, one little girl, Cindy, is planning to capture Santa Claus as he does his rounds, in a selfless bid to try and get more help for her hard-pressed mother.

Put a grumpy Grinch and a gallant gal together, and maybe, just maybe, there’s a chance that

Christmas could be turn out to be wonderful - even for the Grinch ...

Not to sound like the Grinch himself, but the end result is perfectly fine.

No more, no less – it’s fine on all levels; forgettably inoffensive, featuring some bright design and zippy animation.

If the story feels slight and undercooked, well, the original tale was hardly War And Peace, leaving not much material to work with to stretch a film out.

Little kids should enjoy it, and if The Grinch can’t quite get you to ditch your inner humbug, well hey – at least you didn’t have to suffer through The Cat in The Hat again.

Once was quite, quite enough.

Verdict: 6/10

WILLIAM GOLDMAN

Aug 12, 1931 – Nov 16, 2018 THE Gods must be getting bored, now that they seem to be plucking beloved mortal storytellers to come and join them, starting with Stan Lee a couple of weeks back and, now, William Goldman.

Sadly, space prevents me from giving Goldman the tribute he so richly deserves, but suffice it to say the Oscar-winning screenwriter, novelist and playwright made one hell of a mark on cinema.

Arguably best known for three masterpieces (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Princess Bride, All the President’s Men), Goldman also delivered an infamous no-holds-barred critique of the Hollywood machine (Adventures in the Screen Trade), with its opening words (“Nobody knows anything”) still as bluntly accurate today.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Channel 4’s Christmas schedule is a class act QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S A prized Christmas tradition flaking out in front of the TV after a delectable dinner, rejoicing in special content we don’t get year round.

We’re spoilt for choice every year on what to watch, but have no fear. Channel 4 announced their Christmas line-up last week, and it definitely caters for everyone.

One of the gems on the line up this year is a very special ‘Dragazine’ show, hosted by Celebrity Big Brother winner and world renowned drag queen Courtney Act. The queen says ‘everyone is welcome’ to the Christmas Special, which is said to be bursting at the seams with celebrity guests and musical numbers.

Another highlight is the Inbe-

tweeners reunion, 10 years after the original show graced our screens.

Billed as ‘the ultimate celebration of everyone’s favourite hapless sixth-formers’, the original gang – Simon Bird (Will), James Buckley (Jay), Joe Thomas (Simon) and Blake Harrison (Neil) – will be back together for one night only for a two hour studio show celebrating 10 years of futile teenage crushes, clunge, fwends and a lot more.

Featuring behind the scenes VTs, the story behind the show, surprise guests, celebrity fans, unseen footage and plenty of embarrassing stories, The Inbetweeners 10th Birthday Party will be the ultimate treat for fans.

Bake Off fans will be treated to a festive special too, with The Great

Festive Bake Off taking place this Christmas season.

F o u r merry bakers from B a ke O f f past join Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding as they compete in festive challenges.

It’s down to judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to decide who wins the festive Star Baker title.

The channel will also make a festive return to the Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, continuing the story of the older residents and their 10 young friends. Series 2 saw strong friendships develop in

Streaming highlights on the way

Pinocchio’s all set for a Netflix update, courtesy of Guillermo del Toro RACHEL D’ARCY

the specially built nursery at Lark Hill village near Nottingham.

The Christmas special will see the two groups reunited, tasking the groups with a project to do together to raise awareness of loneliness at Christmas.

The plucky celebrities taking part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!

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New slebs and a new focus in the depths of the jungle RACHEL D’ARCY

THE long-awaited 16th season of I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!

Started up this week, with a few minor changes.

New presenter Holly Willoughby joins the long-standing Declan Donnelly live from Australia, with fans across social media applauding the debut episode of the presenter, crediting her chemistry with her cohost.

What’s even more excit-

ing about the new season is that it is one of the most exciting celebrity line-ups in recent years – from the likes of Harry Redknapp and Fleur East to James McVey from The Vamps and John Barrowman, there is something for everyone in the line-up.

An average of 590,000 viewers watched Dec and Holly on Sunday, as they headed down under with the ten new celebs to battle it out in TV’s toughest entertainment challenge.

The show reached

948,000 viewers across the 90-minute episode with viewership peaking at 679,000 people, with a viewership 20% on last year’s launch episode.

Even just days into the new season, there have been a number of highlights, trials and tribulations, particularly relating to The Chase’s Ann Hegherty, who has been applauded for her handling of the jungle as she lives with autism.

A letter from a young boy with autism went

viral on the internet, who wrote to the quiz champ saying he hoped he could be like her someday, highlighting how I’m A Celeb really is a family affair with such an important stance in modern pop culture.

The names of campm a te s h ave b e co m e trending topics worldwide on Twitter when the show airs from 9pm, and have become focal points within media of all types as people await eagerly to see what’ll happen in the

jungle next.

It’s been particularly heartwarming to watch how Ann’s celebrity campmates have taken to helping her out, and offering her a caring ear of compassion.

It’s a slightly different dynamic to other years in the jungle where there have been tensions and clashes of personality, though it’s early days yet!

Tune into I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here nightly at 9pm on Virgin Media One.

ACADEMY Award winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is making his animated feature film directorial debut at Netflix with his lifelong passion project, Pinocchio.

The movie will be written and produced as a stop motion musical by del Toro. It’ll be the directors first feature film since The Shape of Water, which garnered four Academy Awards last year.

The development of Pinocchio marks an expansion of Netflix’s existing relationship with the director, who created their Emmy award-winning television series DreamWorks’ Trollhunters, the first installment of the DreamWorks’ Tales of Arcadia trilogy. The next chapter, 3Below, is set to debut on December 21, followed by Wizards in 2019. He is also the creator of the upcoming Netflix series, Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight.

Speaking about Pinocchio and his partnership with Netflix, Del Toro said: “No art form has influenced my life and my work more than animation and no single character in history has had as deep of a personal connection to me as Pinocchio.

“In our story, Pinocchio is an innocent soul with an uncaring father who gets lost in a world he cannot comprehend. He embarks on an extraordinary journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the real world. I’ve wanted to make this movie for as long as I can remember.

“After the incredible experience we have had on Trollhunters, I am grateful that the talented team at Netflix is giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to introduce audiences everywhere to my version of this strange puppet-turned-real-boy.”

Melissa Cobb, Vice President of Kids and Family at Netflix said: “Throughout his distinguished career, Guillermo has exhibited mastery in inspiring people through his magical worlds filled with unforgettable and magnificent characters, from the monsters in Pan’s Labyrinth to the aquatic creature in The Shape of Water.

“We are incredibly excited to expand our relationship with Guillermo and we know that his deeply touching vision for bringing Pinocchio to life on Netflix will be embraced by audiences the world over.”

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Pete Tong @ 3Arena, €51 Ibiza comes to Dublin for one night only, as legendary DJ Pete Tong brings his shape-throwing classics to Dublin’s biggest indoor venue. The capital’s club scene may be teetering towards extinction (thank you, glut of interchangeable hotels popping up in their stead), but at least clubbing gods still appear here once in a while...

NOVEMBER 22 (THURSDAY) The Coral @ The Academy, €25 One of the best of Britain’s early century indie bands, quirky, psychedelic garage pop act The Coral are a bit of an unheralded gem.

Galway Street Club @ Whelan’s, €10 Kiran Leonard @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €15

NOVEMBER 23 (FRIDAY) Ailbhe Reddy @ Whelan’s, €16 Bjorn Again @ Olympia Theatre, sold out Aislinn Logan @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €10 Picturehouse @ The Academy, €32 Omar Apollo @ The Academy 2, €16 Idris Ackamoor @ The Sugar Club, €18 Makaya McCraven @ The Sugar Club, €18

NOVEMBER 24 (SATURDAY) Camille O’Sullivan @ Olympia Theatre, €29 Cast @ The Academy, €25 DeVotchKa @ The Academy Green Room, €18 Pillow Queens @ Whelan’s, €16

NOVEMBER 25 (SUNDAY) Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ The Academy, €25 Ari Shaffir @ Whelan’s, €22 Pip Blom @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €14

NOVEMBER 26 (MONDAY) Country Roads @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT

NOVEMBER 27 (TUESDAY) Jess Glynne @ 3Arena, €41 Eden @ Olympia Theatre, €28 Nothing But Thieves @ The Academy, €23 Country Roads @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6

NOVEMBER 28 (WEDNESDAY) Mabel @ The Academy, €20 Shane Hennessy @ Whelan’s, €17

NOVEMBER 24 (SATURDAY) Boy George + Culture Club @ 3Arena, €50 The original karma chameleon and 80s legend should be fun

MeetWheatus

Evolving from Teenage Dirtbag to zeitgeist avoiders NEW York pop-rockers Wheatus had a monster of a debut. Their first single, Teenage Dirtbag, was an iconic, catchy ditty that’s actually about distancing frontman Brendan B Brown’s love of rock music from bizarre 80s allegations of satanic ritual.

It went straight in at number-one in the UK and Australia, while followup, A Little Respect, an Erasure cover, also grew wings.

Since those heady days back in 2000, something of a rotation of musicians have taken up roles alongside the frontman also known as BBB (“It’s Batman today,” Brown jokes of his long-mysterious middle initial).

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now have six albums, and are working hard on a seventh.

From the mid-00s, though when the band’s relationship with major label Columbia fell apart, Wheatus’ road has been one of resilience, independence and survival.

“From 2010 to about 2016, we’d have to liquidate after every tour,” Brown explains.

“That meant selling off most of the instruments, starting again. I lost some important stuff, like the snare from Teenage Dirtbag, but I needed the $400.

“It was in part because of technological improvements, too, but it was a way to get by.”

Brown’s passion for

the project, then, is clear: struggling independence is a price worth paying, and it’s slowly starting to come good.

Wheatus have always been successful in the UK and Ireland, but it’s internet funding through Patreon that’s really pulling them back from the brink.

“Patreon’s been great for us,” Brown says, revealing a few of the stranger requests that have come along with the fan-funded platform.

“It’s a lot of fun; they [fans] mess with us but in a really fun way. They had us playing a country ver-sion of a ballad, and a kind of Britpop dance version of, A Fisherman with a Clock, which is really not that kind of song.

“We’ve been putting out a lot of stuff that way.

It’s a real fly-on-the-wall kind of thing. We also do a Q&A with the fans every

month.

“Once, they asked each of us to name our favourite other member of Wheatus, which was pretty awkward. There’ll be a new album soon.

“It’s taken time, but it’s never been about rushing through it for me. The album keeps getting delayed because we keep getting asked to go on tour, which we’re happy about, of course.”

The style isn’t quite what it used to be, though.

In fact, Brown cites some surprising influences for the forthcoming album, three tracks for which already feature in the live shows on the current tour.

“Pantera, Metallica, Iron Maiden, the stuff I was into as a kid is all in there,” he explains.

“No one in the band back at the start could play the music we write now, and I include myself

in that. We’re a lot more technical, much stronger musicians.”

Brown laughs when I point out the irony of his band’s musical progression coming well after their biggest hits.

“I guess that’s the thing with music, it’s not always about how well you can play. I’m not really interested in chasing the zeitgeist.

“When I’ve tried to do that kind of thing in the past it’s never worked. It’s much better we just do what we like.

“What we do depends on where we are. We can do the nostalgia set.

Sometimes we play a set that’s taken mostly from album six, too. There’s a Rush cover we like to do.

We’re good for it all.”

Wheatus play The Grand Social, Dublin on November 29 as part of a six-date Irish tour.

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Well, lick at this: it’s Lir’s chocolate experience REBECCA RYAN

IRISH chocolate maker Lir have announced that its Art of Chocolate experience is coming to Dublin.

Over the coming months, Lir’s team of chocolatiers will travel to locations around the country with their mobile chocolate craft station to demonstrate their chocolate skills and allow visitors to also try their hand at chocolate craft.

Visitors will have the opportunity to decorate their own chocolate bars and to personalise them as gifts for family and friends.

The Lir Art of Chocolate experience starts in Dublin and will be in Supervalu Sutton Cross, Burrow, Dublin 13 from 2-5pm on Friday, November 23 and Supervalu, Newcastle Rd, Lucan from 2-5pm on Friday, November 30. For further information see www. lirchocolates.com.

Lir Chocolates co-founder Connie Doody and master chocolatier Patricia Brady

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A trifling matter to make tasty truffles WITH the entertaining season on the horizon, and festive treats on the mind, why not shake up your Christmas dessert menu this year and create some delicious Christmas Pudding Truffles?

Created by Siucra and Catherine Fulvio, these mini treats are the perfect size to offer guests after a delicious Christmas meal.

These mini Christmas Pudding Truffles are quick and simple to make, look fantastic and are the perfect bite-sized treat!

This recipe makes 18 mini truffles, depending on size.

Ingredients • 100g ground almonds • 60g Siucra rich dark sugar • 3 tbsp dried cranberries, soaked in whiskey • 3 tbsp raisins, soaked in cranberry or orange juice • 3 tbsp glace cherries, chopped • A generous pinch of allspice • Half tsp ground cinnamon • 120g melted dark chocolate • Siucra roll-out icing, to decorate

• Cherries, to decorate • Siucra icing sugar, to dust

Preparation: • Combine all the ingredients into a bowl except the melted chocolate.

• Pour in enough of the melted chocolate for it to stick together in small, bite-size balls when shaped in your hands.

• Place them on a piece of parchment on a tray and pop into the fridge until set. (This will probably take about 15 to 20 minutes.)

• Using a spoon and fork, dip them into the slightly cooled melted chocolate and replace onto the parchment paper, leave to set.

• When set, thinly roll out the Siucra roll-out icing and shape for the top of the Christmas pudding truffles. Use a little melted chocolate to stick them on.

• Decorate with the cherries and roll out icing holly leaves.

• When ready to serve, lightly dust with Siucra icing sugar.

• Then simply serve, and enjoy!

Bushmills to craft winter candles at a creative evening REBECCA RYAN

BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey are holding free events in Dublin at the end of the month.

The popular brand will present the latest instalment of the #BlackBushStories event series, Black Bush Alight, running for two nights on November 27-28 in the Drury Buildings.

T h e c o l l a b o r a t ive events showcase and celebrate the stories of Irish talent who have gone against the grain to follow

their passion and become champions in their chosen field.

The creative force behind the Bearded Candle Makers, Irish-born Michael Morris (pictured), has partnered with Bushmills Irish Whiskey to create a limited-edition winter candle and to host a hands-on workshop at the two events.

As well as crafting their own candle, attendees will hear Michael’s story firsthand and experience how he followed his passion in making Bearded Candle

Makers his career.

An educational tasting session on some of the best-loved Bushmills whiskeys will start off the night and speciallycreated Black Bush winter drinks will also be served throughout the evening.

The limited-edition Black Bush-inspired candles created by Michael are available to win at black-bushstories.com.

To register for Black Bush Alight and to hear more about Michael’s story, see blackbush-stories.com.

Government focused Uber Eats launches on childhood obesity new dining service A NEW government report is calling for planning regulations to prevent fast-food outlets opening near schools.

The Oireachtas Children’s Committee Report on Childhood Obesity also recommended for home eco-nomics to be a compulsory subject for junior cycle students.

The 20 recommendations are part of a strategy in tackling the rise in child obesity in Ireland. A recent report estimated that over 85,500 people will die early as a result of childhood obesity in Ireland.

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NOW you can get your favourite food in Dublin delivered to your home with just one touch of a button.

Uber Eats has launched in Ireland, connecting

people to their favourite food from top restaurants in Dublin. The delivery app has been downloaded by more than 30,000 people.

The free Uber Eats app is available on IOS and Android platforms.

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THIS week, Martin Stoynov – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – discusses the merits of group fitness classes WHEN people first join a gym, they’re often unsure what they should do once they step inside the building. Some struggle to determine where to start, which exercises to do and simply don’t know how to do them.

When choosing a health club consider if you have included in your membership appointments with a qualified personal trainer who can create, update and progress your exercise program and of course show you how to follow it correctly.

Often people forget to keep their training challenging once they get started and get stuck into the habit of doing the same thing every time they go in the gym.

Whether you’re a regular gym goer who is looking for a variety in your training or a beginner who just don’t have much fitness knowledge, group fitness classes may be your solution.

Joining a class can help build a foundation and knowledge that you can use to fuel your personal health journey for years to come.

1. MOTIVATION It’s inspiring and motivating to be surrounded by dedicated, like-minded individuals. It doesn’t get much more empowering than a class with an encouraging instructor and supportive people all working hard together. Group fitness is a great way to help motivate yourself and push harder in your workouts.

2. STRUCTURE Group fitness is a great way to get a complete workout on time without having to think or plan. Each class is structured with a warm-up, a balanced workout and a cool-down.

The warm-up is designed to help you properly raise your heart rate while loosening your joints and muscles before jumping into strenuous activity. The instructor will coach you through each segment of the workout. The cool-down will help you safely lower your heart rate and stretch all the major muscles worked during class.

3. PROPER FORM It’s the fitness instructor’s job to not only show proper form, but to also make

sure that everyone in the class is executing each exercise the right way.

Not only is proper form important for your muscles to reap the most out of every exercise, but it also helps eliminate potential injuries.

4. ACCOUNTABILITY Most clubs require members to sign up in advance for their classes. This is a great way to keep yourself accountable for your workouts. If you’re signed up and it’s on your schedule, there’s a good chance you won’t skip it.

The fitness instructor’s job to show proper form and make sure is executing each exercise the correct way

5. FUN Group fitness classes are fun!

Between the upbeat music, a great workout and a group of people motivating each other along the way, it’s an enjoyable way to exercise. The social aspect of it is also a great way of making new friends. Turning to the person next to you at the end of a class and simply saying something like “This was a great workout!” is an instant icebreaker and conversation starter. If you’re looking to add a little more fun in your fitness life, group classes may be just what you need.

Iconic Health Clubs offer a choice of over 250 group exercise classes a week as part of their membership. They offer everything from Aqua Spin to trampolining in the water, Aerial Yoga, Les Mills, Pilates and much much more.

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

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

Boutique of the Week Sandymount shop Eclipses all others SUZIE English is a fashion stylist and has been in the fashion business for 15 years, with many loyal customers who appreciate Suzie’s valued fashion advice.Eclipse Boutique, in Sandymount Village, is about timeless fashion and you can celebrate your personal style at an affordable price.

Since the opening two years ago, she’s been styling women from all over the country.

Stocking pared back Scandinavian pieces such as YAYA-SINNICH-NÖR and CREAM along side ELIE+DECOLLAGE which are easy styles for everyday wear.

This shop is full of personality and even the owner gets distracted by the beautiful clothes and the unusual and desirable pieces of jewellery.

There are plenty of accessories and Christmas gift ideas which are more than willing to be wrapped up as a gift for you or that special someone.

As a special gift to you, the reader, a further 10% off (exclusive apply) when you mention their ad before your purchase.

At Black Friday you can get 20% off, so don’t miss the opportunity to check out this beautiful boutique!

You can contact Eclipse Boutique on 01 665 5955.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

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Sporty CUPRA brand from SEAT THE CUPRA brand created from SEAT’s award-winning motorsport division, is the ultimate expression of uniqueness, sophistication and performance,

Subaru’s Impressive New Impreza WHEN you think of the name ‘Impreza’, you are quite likely to think of Subaru’s all-conquering rally car from the 1990’s. However, the Japanese manufacturer is, these days, moving towards being known for its reliable, dependable, safe and technologically advanced SUV’s and off-road vehicles.

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SUBARU have recently l a u n c h e d t h e i r n ew Impreza which is available in a hatchback-only bodystyle and rivals the likes of the Toyota Auris, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic, Mazda3, VW Golf and Ford Focus.

Importantly, though, the new Impreza stands out from its rivals by offering the extra security and sure-footedness of a standard four-wheel-drive system compared to its front-wheel-drive rivals.

The new Impreza adopts Subaru’s innovative new, world-leading, ‘EyeSight’ technology.

‘EyeSight’ is a driver assist system which functions optically, using two stereo cameras mounted on either side of the rearview mirror.

These cameras monitor the road ahead and can detect hazards up to 110 metres in front of the vehicle.

This system is more accurate than traditional camera and sensor technologies as it can distinguish objects as opposed

to noticing that there is an unidentified obstacle.

‘EyeSight’ comes with six functions – Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Sway & Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.

Adaptive Cruise Control adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front and is very beneficial to motorway drivers, while Pre-Collision Braking will alert the driver of a potential collision using a visual & audible warning.

If the driver does not take evasive action, the brakes will be applied automatically to either prevent the accident entirely or reduce the severity of an impact depending on the speed of the car at that time.

If the driver brakes but does not apply enough pressure, the system will increase braking force.

These two systems alone offer genuine life-saving capability if called into action. Pre-Collision Throttle Management comes

into play if the vehicle is parked facing an obstacle, as it will warn the driver (visual and audible) if they accidentally select drive instead of reverse. The system will also cut engine output to help avoid a frontal collision.

Lane Sway and Departure Warning will alert the driver (visual and audible) if the vehicle sways or departs its lane without indicating, while Lane Keep Assist offers gentle steering control if the vehicle is about to deviate from its lane between speeds of 60 and 200km/hr.

The final function of Subaru’s ‘EyeSight’ system is called Lead Vehicle Start Alert and a visual and audible warning will inform the driver that traffic ahead has started moving.

These safety systems are Subaru’s way of ensuring that the driver has the capability of avoiding the unexpected with ‘EyeSight’ technology.

This amazing ‘EyeSight’ technology played a big part in ensuring the new Impreza received a full five-star Euro NCAP rat-

born from passion and designed to captivate car enthusiasts around the world, creating vehicles that aren’t founded in nostalgia but rooted in the present.

The most experienced, engaged and obsessed around the motorsport division went back into the garage to build a new dimension into the company and offer a new perspective about competences, capabilities and potential of our organisation.

CUPRA will create a brighter range of products focusing on SEAT models. They will leverage Volkswagen Group’s powerful technological toolkit and access the huge array of possibilities it gives them, but they will also be open to cooperate with people

ing – leading to an impressive Best-In-Class win for Subaru.

No diesel engine is available in the new Impreza.

Both models come with a Lineartronic (CVT Automatic) transmission for effortless cruising ability and ease of driving around town.

As you would expect from Subaru these days, the standard specification in both trim levels is exceptionally generous, with EyeSight technology standard in both specifications.

My test car was a Subaru Impreza 1.6-litre SE model and was finished in Dark Blue Pearl metallic paintwork.

The Impreza offers excellent driving dynamics with a more composed quality than ever before.

The steering itself is sharp and precise, while the vast suite of safety features that come as standard across the range provides all occupants of the new Impreza with aweinspiring confidence.

Prices start at just €25,995 (ex-works) for the 1.6-litre S CVT model, while my test car was priced at just €29.995 (exworks).

Annual road tax for the new Impreza ‘S’ is just €280, while the ‘SE’ model costs €390 for an annual tax disc. Fuel economy of up to 51.4mpg is possible on an extra-urban driving cycle.

A five-year/160,000km warranty offers total peace of mind ownership, as does a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty and a 3-year paintwork warranty too.

and companies which speak the same language and share the same understanding on how to create experiences: merchandising, accessories, events and, of course, motorsport. There is no brand like this in the world today.

As CUPRA diversifies its business and develops new models that offer the perfect mix between performance, driveability and usability, the brand will leverage the existing infrastructure that SEAT benefits from, with dedicated floor space in 277 specially selected dealerships across Europe.

The start of this journey began last February with the introduction of the new Brand and its first model, the CUPRA Ateca, a high-performance SUV that marks the beginning of a new era, and the perfect car to launch the CUPRA brand into the market.

In a segment dominated by premium brands, the launch of the CUPRA Ateca disrupts the status quo, moving people away from the conventional and vanilla, to the most contemporary vision of what sportiness is: you don’t need to go luxury to feel unique.

The all-new CUPRA will be ready for delivery in January 2019 and pricing will be confirmed by December 2018.

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SUPERLEAGUE STARS: BASKETBALL: TEMPLEOGUE got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in the men’s Super League, running out 56-81 point winners over Pyrobel Killester in a big Dublin derby on Saturday evening. A solid team performance across the boards saw Neil Randolph, Jason Killeen and Lorcan Murphy in the top scorers to propel them to success.

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THE conclusion of the women’s Cricket World Cup brought the curtain down on four incredible careers as Merrion twins Cecelia and Isobel Joyce and Pembroke’s Ciara Metcalfe and Clare Shillington bade farewell to the international stage.

Their campaign ended on a low note with New Zealand overhauling their tally of 79 with plenty of time to spare, meaning Ireland ended the campaign without a win.

Metcalfe and Shillington had both confirmed their intentions to retire prior to the tournament with the Joyces announcing their decisions after the game After the match, vice-captain Kim Garth was asked whether the squad knew about the Joyce sisters retirement before the game?

“No we didn’t. We found out after the game in the huddle. There were definitely a lot of tears. Ceils, Ciara,

Shills and Isobel have been four incredible servants of Irish cricket and I don’t think Irish cricket would be anywhere near where it is today without them.

“They’re going to be a huge loss they’re champions on the field but off the field as well. We’re going to miss them a lot.

“As much as we’ll miss them, it’s certainly going to be a different dynamic without them.”

Between them, they had 75 years worth of international experience with Isobel making her debut in 1999 a month shy of her 16th birthday while her sister following within two years.

Metcalfe also made her debut in 1999 while Shillington was the longest serving of the lot, lining out in 1997, going on to score over a 1,000 runs in both one-day internationals and T20 matches.

Reacting to their decisions to retire, Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom added: “The legacy of Isobel, Cecelia, Clare and Ciara is too large

Clare Shillington, Isobel Joyce, Cecelia Joyce and Ciara Metcalfe following their final international appearance

to encapsulate succinctly, but they should know that they have inspired many young girls and boys in Ireland to take up our sport.

“They have helped bring Irish women’s cricket to a new level and have provided the exposure it deserves.

“One of the taglines of the current 20x20 campaign is: ‘If you can’t see

it, you can’t be it’ - these four players have raised the profile of our sport in Ireland so that many kids have not only seen it, but now know they can be it.

“I know each of our retirees are keen to remain within the sport, and I look forward to seeing their further contributions to cricket going forward.”

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR U-8 boys team are continuing their year with more success. This time they had a fantastic set of games at Finians in Swords with the boys displaying all the skills they are learning at training. Well done all the boys, they are a credit to Mark and Brian and all their families. Congratulations also to our under 9’s boys team. They played incredibly competitive games against Raheny on Saturday too. The pace of the games and the skills on display were exceptional. Well done boys.

Our U-21s had mixed fortunes on Saturday last!

Our A team had a very convincing win over a gallant Ballyboden in Pc Ciceam and now proceed to the championship final in two weeks time, keep an eye out here for the fixture release.

Sadly our B team were defeated in their semi final in Finglas in the C championship. Also, unfortunately, our 16’s boys were beaten by one point in the A shield final. On Sunday our under 15’s fell at the last hurdle in their efforts to gain promotion.

But all is not lost.

The huge improvements in all of these teams in the last year is a great credit to the boysPlayer hard work of the Match and all their management teams. Onwards andKatie Murray and upwards for all concerned.

Captain Sarah And now a reminder of some important datesafter for Murphy your diary. Our annual juvenile awards night is on in Clontarf’s LaIFC win..

St. Kevins school on Friday, December 7dies at 6.30pm, GAApics. we hope to have some special guests toPicture: help make com the awards more special, so bring your biggest smiles and a camera!

Our AGM is on November 25 at 3pm in clubhouse.

It is important that members attend this annual event, but please note, only full members will have speaking and voting rights.

Lastly, you will find all the details you need about our annual day in Leopardstaown races, on December 29. To enquire or to purchase tickets, please contact Dermot McMahon or David Quinlivan.

BASKETBALL: RELIEF FOR UCD WITH VICTORY OVER UCC

Templeogue back to winning ways

Coach Keenan delighted to get back on track after a couple of tough weeks, putting them back in the shake-up at the top end of the Super League with a strong win over Pyrobel Killester at the IWF in Clontarf SUPERLEAGUE  sport@dublingazette.com

TEMPLEOGUE got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in the men’s Super League, running out 56-81 point winners over Pyrobel Killester in a big Dublin derby on Saturday evening.

A solid team performance across the boards from Templeogue saw Neil Randolph, Jason Killeen and Lorcan Murphy in the top scorers and solid displays from Lawrence (Puff) Summers, Jean Francois Basileu and Kris Arcilla meant the visitors led from the off and they didn’t look back once.

Speaking afterwards, head coach Mark Keenan stated: “I’m absolutely delighted, we really needed that after the last few weeks.

“I’m delighted for the lads as, when you go through that bit of a poor spell, it gets in on you and everybody’s doubting themselves a little, but I think we really pulled it together tonight.

“The guys were on the mark; we were locked in defensively so I’m delighted for the lads - it gives us all a big lift. It’s a pity that we had to go through the last few weeks to get this performance, but I’m thrilled.”

There was relief for UCD Marian head coach, Ioannis Liapakis, on Saturday evening when the final buzzer sounded at the university to see his side win out 76-73 over UCC Demons.

In a game that saw nothing between the sides for the full four quarters, Liapakis admitted that while he was thrilled with the result, he wasn’t happy with his side’s performance.

CLONTARF AND the journey continues.

After capturing the Dublin title and adding to it the Leinster title, our Intermediate Peil na mBan team won their All-Ireland semi-final at the weekend. They headed down the M4 for a battle against the Connacht champions, St Brendan’s, in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

They put in another strong attacking performance to win 6-9 to 0-6 and set-up an All-Ireland Final against Ulster champions, Emmett Og from Monaghan.

The All-Ireland final will be held in Páirc Parnell on Saturday December 8 at 5.15pm. We’re asking every member of the club to put the date in their diary, for what is a historic occasion for Cluain Tarbh. We had fantastic support on Sunday, with 3 coach loads making the journey and many others - so we hope

to get a massive crowd from Clontarf out to support the ladies. We’re also looking for everyone in the parish to show your support leading up to the match, so let’s get the dearg agus ban out. Well done to our U-21 peileadoirí, who won their B Championship quarter-finals, 1-16 to 0-10, against Lucan.

Sarsfields.

Hard luck to our U-16 buachaillí, who lost B Peil final by two points against Naomh Ólaf, in Páirc Parnell on Saturday. In 2019, the club are bringing glamour of Hollwood to Clontarf.

The Oskars is an exciting event, where players, mentors, parents, friends, neighbours, family members etc will act out scenes from some well-known Hollywood blockbusters.

We are asking all teams to identify three people who are willing to act.

Templeogue’s Neil Randolph on the attack. Picture: Martin Doherty

“I feel relief. I’m definitely not happy with the way we played but the most important thing is the result - I’m really happy with

“

It gets in on you and everybody’s doubting themselves a little but I think we really pulled it together.

”

that and relieved with how the game ended.

“A game like that is 50-50, both teams deserved to win. We

showed our character tonight.”

B e l fa s t S ta r m e a nw h i l e remain top of the table following a big 106-88 point win over Moycullen.

Elsewhere, DCU Saints continued their winning form of late with a big 86-68 point win over Griffith College Swords Thunder, Mike Bonaparte and Martins Provizors the pick of the performers for the hosts.

The upshot of the results sees Belfast Start top on 18 points with Templeogue second, three points back. After that, it is a very close-run race with UCD Marian, Tralee, Swords Thunder, Killester and DCU all on 12 points.

On the women’s side, Courtyard Liffey Celtics now reign supreme at the top after they came out 55-50 point winners over Ambassador UCC Glanmire.

Both teams went into the contest unbeaten but Liffey stood firm in the face of a late Glanmire comeback to hold out to win by five points in the end.

Briana Green and Allie LeClaire were once more the thorn in the opposition’s side, adding 32 points between them to help Celtics home to victory.

Celtics are now the only unbeaten team in the league and sit top of the table with five wins from five games – winning form that they will hope to maintain as the Hula Hoops National Cup quarter-finals loom in just a matter of weeks.

Elsewhere, Fr Mathews won their second game in as many weeks at the death, pipping Pyrobel Killester by just one point (71-72) at the IWA in Clontarf on Saturday evening.

A 26-point display from Shannon Brady helped them into an eight-point lead at half time, but Killester brought the game back right down to the wire to tee up a spectacular finish, with Mathews just managing to hold onto their slender lead for victory.

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SOCCER: DUBLIN PLAYERS ABOUNT IN INTERPRO SUCCESS

LOI SHORTS Shels snap up Conan SHELBOURNE have won the race to sign veteran winger Conan Byrne from St Patrick’s Athletic, while midfielder Oscar Brennan has also joined from Bohemians.

The duo are the first two signings announced by new manager Ian Morris, who also made the move from Bohemians, where he combined playing with a role as youth development officer.

Byrne scored 77 goals in 250 games for the Saints, winning a league title and the club’s first FAI Cup in 53 years.

He memorably became the first player to score four goals in one game at Tallaght Stadium in a 4-0 win over Shamrock Rovers.

“It’s nice that I can go back part-time and see how things go,” Byrne told the Dublin Gazette. “I still have a lot of football in my legs. I still have a lot to offer.”

LYONS ROARS TO TITLE The Leinster Under-15 schoolgirls side that won the interprovincial tournament last weekend

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ROB ELLISON’S youngsters captured the Interprovincial tournament series for 2018 with three wins from three to maintain their 100% record in the Under-15 schools interprovincials.

The side was packed by Dubliners Palmerstown Community Schools’ Jessie Stapleton and Emma Gunning, Loreto Dalkey’s Maria Reynolds, Maryfield College’s Lara Phipps, St Joseph’s College Lucan’s Lauren Strong, St Mac Dara’s Templeogue’s Rebecca McMahon and St Finian’s CC Swords’ Zoe Gargan.

The Leinster side only needed a draw in their final game to see them lift the title but a goal in each half sealed a brilliant 2-0 victory over a skillful Munster

select in the AUL Complex.

Their first of the aftern o o n ca m e m i d way through the half when Palmerstown scholar Jessie Stapleton netted from inside the box despite the sustained pressure they were under from the attacking prowess of Munster.

Goalkeeper Robyn Murray pulled off a spectacular save to deny Aine Walsh to keep their slight advantage at the interval.

Then Ellen Molloy stuck the match winner 12 minutes after the restart with a fantastic rocket from distance.

Munster continued to go in search of an opener but the crafty Leinster defense kept them at bay to hold out for a clean sheet and an historic title win.

Leinster have a phenomenal record in this competition with eleven

titles in nineteen years. St Raphaela’s Ellison is only in his second year as head coach and narrowly lost out to Connacht last season so he was delighted with the victory.

Leinster got to the brink of success by virtue of back-to-back wins on day one and two. They started with a win over Ulster when they came from one nil down to beat Ulster 2-1 in a classic.

The Ulster side opened their account under the quarter of an hour mark as a well-rehearsed corner courtesy of Cody Walsh found the feet of Sophie Murphy for her to toe poke home.

It was all Ulster in the first period but Leinster found their form in the second half as Molloy, Freya De Mange and Stapleton all impressed.

The Leinster equaliser

came midway through the half when De Mange whipped in a delightful ball from a set piece which Palmerstown CS’s Stapleton headed home.

She then doubled her tally three minutes from time for the match winner as she converted from the penalty spot.

Leinster made it two wins from two with a comfortable 3-1 assault of reigning Champions Connacht.

Under 15 Schools international Molloy had a dominating presence on the park in the second test.

She was causing all sorts of problems for the Connacht midfield and created the first goal when she dispatched a smashing ball to St Finian’s CC student Zoe Gargan and they led 1-0 at the interval.

Their lead was doubled midway through

the second half when Emma Walker’s effort was deflected off a defender and into the Connacht net.

Molloy ensured full points for her side when she got on the scoresheet herself with some skillful dinking and a sweet strike off her left peg to beat the keeper for 3-0.

A consolation goal for Connacht came two minutes from time as Jessica Casey tapped home from the near post to finish 3-1, putting the blues on course for glory.

From the tournament, a panel of 30 players will be invited for an initial assessment for the Ireland schools team on Saturday, December 1 in Abbotstown.

The Republic of Ireland Under 15 Girls Schools selection will travel to Salou in April for the Bob Docherty Cup.

BOHEMIANS captain Andy Lyons has been named Under-19 National League player of the year for 2018, while St Patrick’s Athletic’s Kyle Conway has picked up the under-15 award.

Lyons, who is currently on trial with English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, skippered his side to back-to-back titles with victory over Shamrock Rovers in the final last month.

The former St Joseph’s Boys schoolboy starred as Bohs won the Enda McGuill Cup and led the side into the

UEFA Youth League against Danish side FC Midtjylland.

Lyons made his league breakthrough with the Gypsies and was rewarded with a professional contract for the 2019 season.

Conway played schoolboy football with the Saints’ partner Crumlin United before joining the under-15 set-up at Richmond Park for the inaugural under-15 league season in 2017.

Pats also won the double this season, beating Cork City in the Mark Farren Cup and Bohemians in the league final.

Cherries’ Quinn scores sole goal in Poland win CHERRY Orchard winger Ben Quinn scored the only goal as the Republic of Ireland Under-15s tasted victory in the first of two friendlies against Poland in Kolobrzeg.

The Clondalkin native struck midway through the first half, wriggling free at the back post to slot home Sean Fitzpatrick’s cross.

14-year-old Quinn made history in June when he became the first player to score a hat-trick in the Kennedy Cup final as the DDSL beat the Kildare League 4-2.

It’s a first taste of international football for all 28 players as manager Jason Donohoe looks to bring through players for the new season.

“We were outstanding in the first half. We dominated position and remained composed throughout dominating position,” said Donohue.

“In the second half, Poland improved. They had some long-range shots, and not much more. The team were very resilient and I thought they were very calm under the Polish pressure.”

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CRAOBH CHIARAIN NO winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €3,500 on Monday 12th November. 15 Match 3 winners each receive €40. Numbers were: 2, 5, 7 & 23. Next Jackpot will be €4,000. Draw takes place every Monday in the Club Lounge at 11pm.

Tickets are €2 each. Christmas Raffle tickets are now available from Francis Byrne, Theresa Keeley or Mary Derwin. Draw is limited to 500. Tickets are €20 each for four weekly draws. First draw takes place on Saturday 1st December and the final draw on Saturday 22nd December.

There will be music in the Lounge every Saturday until Christmas.

A great weekend on the juvenile games front.

On Saturday, our U13 footballers won their league final with an outstanding performance against St Pat’s in Donabate. Congratulations to Mark Kane, Francis Byrne, Paddy Kelly & Johnny Fitzgerald.

On Sunday morning, our U15 hurlers won their Championship Shield final with a great display away to Skerries.

ERIN’S ISLE THE Junior A Hurlers had a great one-point victory over St Jude’s to win their playoff final and gain promotion.

Fantastic result for everyone involved and great team effort put in throughout the season.

We’re all looking forward to pushing on again for next season. The U21 football had another brilliant win over Ballymun on Saturday to reach the semi-final of Championship. Best of luck in the coming weeks lads.

Well done to the U13B football team, who won their league this Saturday. Great effort all year round from all

the players and managers.

Well done boys, keep up the hard work.

The U14 hurlers secured promotion on last Saturday. This is back-to-back promotions for the team.

Well done boys and all the management team. Keep up the hard work next season.

The junior football team won their league promotion play-off final last Sunday.

Well done lads, another great win to round off a fantastic season for them.

This is the team’s second promotion in recent years and sees them climb to Division Nine.

NA FIANNA U-21A hurlers in Championship final in O’Toole Park on Saturday, at 2.30pm against St Vincent’s. Bs in semis in Mobhi Road against Craobh Chiarán, also on Saturday at 2.30pm.

The final stages of Deirdre Lambe Tournament, in memory of our late Club Secretary, take place this weekend - with finals being played on Sunday at 12pm in Mobhi Road. Our three minor camogie teams play in Championship on Sunday.

As play Jude’s in Mobhi Road at 10.30am, Bs and Cs away at 12.30pm against Vincent’s and Balinteer respectively. Minor B hurlers away against Crumlin at 11am. Full fixture list available on club website, www. clgnafianna.com/ fixtures/. Best of luck to all teams.

All grass pitches closed until February 2019.

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

Both pitches in St Mobhi Road will also be open this weekend for finals day of Deirdre Lambe Memorial Tournament.

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

SOCCER: PALMERSTOWN CLUB RECORD IMPORTANT SECOND

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GLENVILLE manager Wayne Kelly hopes his side have turned a corner after coming from behind to pick up their second league win of the season over high-flying Home Farm on Sunday.

Bobby Cullen and Darragh Doyle scored in the second half after Matt McEntee had headed the visitors into a half-time lead.

Home Farm had started the season in fine form, winning six and drawn three going into Sunday’s game, while Glenville were struggling just above the relegation places on seven points.

And things looked to be going according to the formbook when McEntee nodded a corner kick into the back of the net to put

Home Farm in front midway through the first half.

That’s how it remained at the break, but a tactical tweak from Kelly saw him switch from 4-4-2 to 3-52, and the extra body in midfield counted as they began to assert control.

Josh Clifford was heavily involved in both goals, and it was his corner that led to Cullen’s headed equaliser ten minutes after the break.

Cullen has only just returned to the club after a year out training for the marathon, and he made an instant impact upon starting up top.

And Glenville hit the front ten minutes from time when Clifford was fouled outside the box, and Doyle stepped up to smash the free kick straight in.

“For the first five or six games of the season, we were missing seven or eight first team players from our squad with

injuries and some lads were away,” Kelly told the Dublin Gazette.

“It is way too many players for us. The last month we’ve started to get those players back, which has made the difference.

“It was the same last year – one point from our first five games, then we dropped the same number of points in our next 20.”

An astonishing run of form in the second half of the season saw Glen-

ville only narrowly miss out on promotion having been staring relegation in the face early on.

The task this year is tougher, with the likes of Home Farm and Wayside Celtic performing so well, and Kelly feels a cup tilt may be more realistic.

“We may have left it a bigger task this year, the way the top of the table is looking, but all we can do is plug away and hope to win one of the cups.

“It’d have to be an

unbelievable run from now until the end of the season to get us back in the frame. The aim now is to get safe as quick as we can and get a cup run.

“We’ve a lot of young lads who are playing Saturday football and doing really well and I want to get them involved in Sunday football.

“It’s a good chance to get them involved this season and get something valuable out of the season.”

Drimnagh launch

St John Bosco Youth Centre will host the new Drimnagh table tennis club

D R I M NAG H T T T h a s opened this month at the St John Bosco Youth Centre as they look to bring a new avenue into table tennis in south Dublin.

The club will provide full equipment and high performance coaches while there are also open sessions for fun with players open to choose the level they play

at.

It is also open to families from six-years-old up to adult age groups. The club is open every Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 9pm.

This is in addition TTT club’s already existing base in Terenure Sports Club which runs on Monday from 6pm to 7.30pm and Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm.

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VICTORY OF SEASON Glenville’s LSL Sunday Senior 1 side

HOCKEY: STUNNING COMEBACK FROM BALLSBRIDGE CLUB

Pembroke moving on up on both fronts

EY HOCKEY LEAGUE

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REMEMBRANCE

Old Wesley tribute to past members

THREE days before Armistice Day, Old Wesley remembered all club members who lost their lives in wars from 1899-1945 (South African Boer War 1899-1902; 1st World War 19141918; 2nd World War 1939-1945).

At a special lunch, attended by well over 100 members and guests, a memorial board listing all fallen members was unveiled.

This idea was instigated by Dave Pierce in his year of Presidency and he was warmly thanked by current President , Willie Campbell, at the lunch. They are pictured, with Michael Halliday, Archdeacon Gordon Linney, Philip Orr and Declan O’Brien.

IN A season packed with them already, Pembroke produced their biggest comeback yet as they came from 3-0 to beat YMCA 5-3 at Serpentine Avenue, scoring four times in the last 14 minutes to move into a share of top spot in the men’s EY Hockey League.

For the Y, it was another tough end as they let points slip through their fingers despite a strong lead. Pembroke did boss the first phases but suddenly found themselves one behind when Herbie Fowler-Hudson and Cillian Hynes combined to win a corner which Grant Glutz converted.

It gave them huge confidence and Ben Campbell added a second when he capitalised on a mistake in midfield, burst through and struck home. Glutz added another corner to have YM in dreamland at 3-0 with 29 minutes gone.

Keith O’Hare got his seventh goal of the season to give Pembroke a lifeline four minutes into the second half from a corner but they were still well out of range going into the final quarter.

O’Hare fired in another, though, soon after that restart and two minutes later, Tim Hill had the game level. From there, Pembroke were the only winner and they went in front with seven minutes to go via Patrick Shanahan and Jack Ryan made extra sure with a minute to go.

It was the fourth time this season Pembroke had come from a losing position to secure full points and they now go into the winter break in a share of first place with Banbridge and Glenanne.

On the women’s side, Pemrbroke picked up their fourth win of the season to move into the top four of the EYHL for the first time, winning a seven-goal thriller at Ards.

Laura Noble finished off a strong team

Pembroke’s Jack Ryan and Cian Murphy celebrate. Picture: Adrian Boehm

goal in the second quarter to give the Dubliners the lead and she backed that up with a sliding deflection to the returning Aisling Naughton’s ball into the D for 2-0.

Emily Matchett got one back from a penalty corner but Pembroke restored their strong lead in the 48th minute via Sinead Loughran, a cracking shot from the top of the D into the backboard.

Matchett’s second on the break put the game right back into the mix going into the final quarter at 3-2 but Pembroke, once again, replied with Katie Jane Marshall getting a corner deflection.

Francesca Brown made the last two minutes interesting when she scored off the back of a long corner but Pembroke held on for a 4-3 win.

Wheelchair 3x3 to rock up and roll 3X3 BASKETBALL  DECLAN KING

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FOUR students of DIT, Christa Reed from the USA, Ferran Huerta from Spain, Thomas McCabe from Dublin and Chiedu Udobi from Canada as part of their Business Entrepreneurship Master’s Programme at the college, have come up with a novek idea to raise funds for Wheelchair Basketball in Ireland.

The four all play the sport

at the highest level in Ireland and have a great interest in Wheelchair Basketball having seen it here in Ireland.

This made it the ideal event for them to get their teeth into.

The event is a 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament that will take place on Sunday November 25 at the IWA, Blackheath Gardens, Clontarf from 2-5pm.

3v3 basketball is one of the fastest growing facets of the game worldwide but this

is the first such wheelchair tournament to be held here in this country.

The entry fee per player is €10. Just email dit.iwa. event@gmail.com.Or you can pay on the day at the IWA. If you cannot play on the day why not go to the “ G o Fu n d Me ” p a ge a n d donate to this excellent cause.

For any further details you can contact Thomas on 087912-5357 and Let’s Rock up Picture: Martin Doherty and Roll.

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O’TOOLE’S OUR minor footballers faced tough opposition on Sunday in their Championship final v Ballyboden. Unfortunately for our lads the stronger side won, which was no mean feat as our lads battled all the way to the end.

It was a proud day for them reaching the final. A reminder to all voting members the importance that you attend our EGM this Wednesday at 8pm, in your clubhouse.

Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week? Would you have hurling or football skills that could benefit others? If you are this person and you’re interested in helping with our adult teams, please contact John on 0872958398 or for juvenile helpers, contact Damian, 0877974759. Our GPO David is presenting a GAA Nursery course on Saturday 24th.

Contact David Needham on 0863101034 for further details.

Many thanks to everyone that attended, helped and participated in our annual mass for deceased members and friends here last Sunday.

Special thanks to Fr Comer for celebrating our mass and making it a very special day.

Entertainment in our lounge this weekend. Saturday night ‘Nightlife’ and Sunday with Denis Storm.

There was no winner of our weekly ‘live’ Club Lotto draw. The numbers were 16, 19, 22 and 24.

The Jackpot is a very cool €5,000 this week.

RAHENY THANK you to all who helped out with our Ogra on Saturday Morning, we were missing a few of our coaches due to matches.

Hard luck to our U13 Hurlers who were in a playoff for the Div 2 title on Saturday afternoon.

Thank you to all who attend the Feile Boys Bingo on Friday evening, a great night of fun.

Congratulations to our Minor A team, pictured, who won the County championship v St Brigids GAA, it was a hard fought game, Raheny narrowly beating St Brigids by a point, nail biting game.

Raheny 1.08 v 1-07 St Brigids.

Our Minor B had a great game too, making it through to the Final of their Championship after a win over St Pats Palmerstown, Raheny 3-10 v 2-04 St Pats Palmerstown.

Our AGM is on 3rd December only fully

paid members may attend, all nominations/motions for this are now closed.

Well done to our U21 Footballers who won their Semi Final v Round towers lusk, Raheny 2-06 v 1.04 Roundtowers, next up is the Semi-Final at home to Skerries Harps on 1st December.

This weekend ‘Woodstock’ in Phisboro is having a charity day, every cent that goes through the till will be divided between two great charities ‘Raheny All Stars’ a gaa team for children with special needs and the ‘Capiciun Day Centre’ drop in for your beakfast/ lunch or just a coffee.

On home turf we are holding our annual Christmas Craft fair on Sunday 11-5pm, this year our chosen charity is St Francis Hospice, in memory of a friend Dermot Fitzsimons who passed away last year.

Great place to find unique presents.

SCOIL UI CHONAILL SCOIL are the main drivers of the Inner City Nursery programme, which started this Wednesday, November 21 from 5-6pm in Larkin College - anyone who knows of any young children or their parents in the Inner City area who would be interested in this great initiative, please spread the word!

Congratulations to our Junior Hurlers for their victory over St Pat’s Palmerstown in the AHL9 promotion final on Sunday afternoon, and well done & hard luck to the Minor Boys (amalgamation team of Scoil & O’Tooles) who lost out after an incredible journey to their own football championship final; a fantastic achievement for a group of players who only came together this year!

The Club AGM will take place the Clubhouse on Thursday, November 30th.

The most anticipated Club night of the year has been confirmed for Saturday January 26th.

Adult Hurling and Football teams train in Scoil Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm. Ladies training is in Scoil on Mondays at 8pm.

Mothers and Others training takes place on Tuesdays at 7pm. Juvenile training takes place in Scoil at 9:30am on Saturday mornings.

New members welcome, as always. For any news or enquiries please contact scoil.pro.eoc@gmail.com.

LADIES FOOTBALL: RAMPANT START LAYS BASE

Caoimhe keeps Clontarf rolling on the inter stage ALL-IRELAND IFC SEMI Clontarf 6-9 St Brendan’s (Galway) 0-6  DARREN KELLY sport@dublingazette.com

THREE goals in each half gave Clontarf an easy passage to the All-Ireland intermediate final as they hit St Brendan’s early and never relented.

Caoimhe O’Connor kicked a point before striking the first goal on three minutes.

And she added another as Aoibhe Bell, Siobhan Killeen and Sinead Quigley (2) added green flags for the rampant Dubliners.

Fiona Skelly and Niamh Hetherton gave Clontarf a 1-3 to 0-0 advantage against the wind on 13 minutes, as St Brendan’s struggled to gain a foothold in Ballinasloe.

The Galway champions were getting chances but didn’t trouble the scoreboard.

Michelle Delaney pointed a free on 14 minutes but when Rebecca Conway scored the ir second 12 minutes later,

Clontarf have continued their winning ways in the intermediate championship

they were already 0-2 to 2-4 down.

Killeen pointed before winning a kick out in the 23rd minute.

Her delivery forced Sinead Kelly to clear off the line but Bell was perfectly placed to knock home the rebound.

The third goal on 29 minutes was finished off

by O’Connor and scores

HEROES EVENT Owens a star turn at Croker

DUBLIN football star Nicole Owens shares a hand pass with Tom Crystal, from St Mary’s Fairview, in Croke Park as part of the AIG Heroes Event this week.

Owens was joined at the event by a number of the visiting All Blacks rugby team as part of the event which aims to “promote sport as a means to build self-confidence and social skills in young kids.”

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for Hetherton and Skelly gave Clontarf a 3-6 to 0-2 interval lead.

Despite an early Delaney free in the second half, there was no comeback for St Brendan’s.

Substitute Quigley got the fourth goal on 43 minutes before Killeen finished the fifth on the three-quarter mark.

When Quigley conclud-

ed the goal rout nine minutes from time, Clontarf were 6-8 to 0-4 clear.

The Ballygar/Newbridge team were resounding Connacht champions but Clontarf sent out an emphatic statement – as they marched on to set up an All-Ireland Final clash with Monaghan’s Emmet Óg.

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HURLING: FIRHOUSE ROAD CLUB EVENTUALLY WIN EPIC AFTER EXTRA TIME No room to manouvere for Ballyboden St Enda’s Paul Ryan as Coolderry close in.

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Extraordinary Boden into Leinster decider

LEINSTER CLUB SHC SEMI-FINAL Ballyboden St Enda’s Coolderry (Offaly)  sport@dublingazette.com

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BALLYBODEN St Enda’s won an extraordinary Leinster senior hurling semi-final on Sunday at Parnell Park, coming through two periods of extra time against Coolderry.

Colm Basquel, who hit three goals from play, was the key man for Boden, though a combination of his trademark accuracy and the sheer length of the contest allowed Paul Ryan to hit 0-14, twelve of them from set pieces.

Oddly, this had looked like being a comfortable game for the Firhouse Road club early on. Boden had scored the first 2-1 without reply, Niall Ryan and Basquel both hitting the net before

the visitors really got to grips with the contest.

That trend quickly reversed as Coolderry grabbed six consecutive points, their main man Brian Carroll – who would finish with an astonishing 2-16 – at the heart of things.

Ballyboden had another goal before half time, however, with Conal Keeney capitalising on a poor clearance to smash home, and Boden went in leading 3-8 to 0-10.

After the break, their lead extended to eight points and while both sides had their moments in front of goal, the Dublin side did look fairly comfortably with 15 minutes left. Coolderry proved their mettle, however, hitting back with goals from Declan Parlon and the pierless Carroll.

Indeed, the Offaly side led for the first

time in injury time, only for Paul Ryan to score a free deep into time added on to salvage extra time, with the game tied at 4-17 to 3-20.

And so on it went. Basquel had his third goal in the first half of extra time while Ryan and Carroll continued their impressively efficient exchange of frees.

Boden did lead by four after the first of the two added ten minute periods and looked to have closed the game out before Carroll popped up again with a goal to tie things up and ensure yet another period of extra time. The scores were now tied at 5-22 to 4-25.

Things started to unravel a touch for Coolderry from there as they saw three players dismissed, most critically their main attacking threat Carroll. He was followed from the pitch by Kevin Brady

and goalkeeper Stephen Corcoran for the Offaly side, while Conal Keaney was shown a second yellow for the Dubs.

The numerical advantage was likely a key factor in finally separating the two sides. Boden went three up, before Corcoran – prior to his dismissal – hit a penalty for the Offaly side who simply would not lie down to tie things up again.

Coolderry simply didn’t have enough to continue the battle into the second half, however, and playing an exhausted 14 against 12, Boden finally finished things, notching three more points with no reply.

Boden will need their rest before the next round, when they play Kilkenny side Ballyhale Shamrocks – the most decorated club in Leinster hurling – in the provincial final.

HURLING

Moran delight at Kenny’s Dublin role VERSATILE Dublin defender, Seán Moran, is very pleased with the appointment of Mattie Kenny as the new Dublin hurling manager having played under him with Cuala.

“He did a lot with the club,” said Moran.

“He’s hurling obsessed, he’s a great manager, and he’s, I don’t know would you call it callous, but he brought us to where we were.

“He was great, working with him was brilliant. He brought a real belief within the squad, there’s no reason why it can’t be transferred over to Dublin.”

Moran was part of the Dalkey club’s incredible run of success between 2016 and 2018, winning backto-back All-Ireland Championships.

“It’s hard to put your finger on it [how this Cuala group were so successful]. It’s a group of players coming together at a certain time.

“If there’s a good core of players within five years of each other, all the pieces just kind of fell into place, the right manager, the right players, the right time. In a sense, you can get lucky in these circumstances.”

Moran adds that it whets the appetite for the 2019 season with Dublin, adding: “Leinster is very tight. We’re just going to focus on getting the best out of ourselves, if we play to our ability, we can compete at the top.

“So, yeah, it is very close at the top but we’re going to do the best we can to be as good as we can be.”

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LIFFEY Wanderers got swift revenge on Blueb e l l Un i te d a s t h ey bounced back from their Metro Cup defeat to defeat the LSL Sunday Senior champions 4-2 in the league at Ringsend Astro.

The Pearse Street side geared up for their FAI Intermediate Cup clash with Home Farm on Sunday with a comprehensive 4-2 win over the Red Cow side.

L e e Ro c h e s c o re d a brace of penalties, while Aidan Roche and Sam Simpson were also on the scoresheet, as Liffeys raced into a shock 4-0 lead.

Bluebell pulled back two goals in the closing stages through Dean L aw re n c e a n d G a r y Seery, but it was too little too late as they dropped back into third, 11 points behind leaders Crumlin United.

It was as far as could be from the game that took place between the sides seven days previously, as cup specialists Liffeys were handily despatched 3-0 by Bluebell in the second round of the Metro.

That defeat clearly inspired a reaction from the reigning Senior 1 champions, and it was t h e Ro c h e b ro t h e r s who led the way on the scoresheet.

“I knew we’d get a reaction,” Liffeys manager John Young told the Dublin Gazette.

Liffey Wanderers produced a remarkable turnaround to beat rivals Bluebell United

“To be fair to Bluebell, they wouldn’t have

foreseen it any more than we did. We were brilliant – the best performance I’ve seen from us” “We played Bluebell in the Metro the previous week and were shocking. We had some harsh words after it.

“We played Crumlin in the league two weeks previous and we gave them a great game – they’re probably the best side I’ve seen in a while.

It was a very tight game.

“The next Wednesday we were playing Bluebell, who’ve been the best team in the last four years overall, and

we were down gears. We were absolutely terrible. We had a few harsh words.

“To be fair to Bluebell, after the hiding they gave us they wouldn’t have foreseen it any more than we did. We were brilliant – the best performance I’ve seen from us in a long time.

There were just seven m i nu te s go n e w h e n Aidan Roche put his side in the lead, latching onto a through ball from his

older brother Lee before rounding the goalkeeper for a tap-in.

By then, Bluebell had already been denied themselves from the spot as Liffeys goalkeeper Philip O’Connor dived the right way to deny Carl Forsyth from 12 yards.

Lee Roche added his first of the game from the penalty spot on the half-hour, and Liffeys took a 3-0 lead into the break as striker Simpson

added the third on the stroke of half time.

Patient build-up play o n t h e l e f t a l l owe d Aidan Roche to take the ball to the byline, and his ball across goal was perfect for Simpson, who had the simple task of tapping home.

Things would get even better for the Pearse Street side within three minutes of the resumption as Lee Roche stepped up to put away his second spot-kick of

the evening.

B l u e b e l l b e l a te d l y roared back and they got on the scoresheet 15 minutes from time when Liffeys failed to fully clear a corner, and Lawrence reacted first to prod the ball into the net.

And the away side put a more respectable look on the scoreline when Seery struck a spectacular effort into the top corner that gave Philip O’Connor no chance.