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Russia nod to Debbie with love, from Putin RACHEL D’ARCY

A CLONTARF woman has become the recipient of one of the highest honours ever given to an Irish citizen by Russia.

Debbie Deegan, founder of To Children With Love, has worked tirelessly to change the lives of thousands of orphaned children in one of the most desolate regions of Russia.

The Clontarf native was hand-

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RECALLING IRELAND’S WW1 LOSSES HONOURING THE ARMISTICE: With the current respectful commemorations of the World War One Armistice anniversary, a statue on temporary loan to Dublin has helped draw attention to the tens of thousands of Irish losses in ‘The Great War’. For more, see Page 9. Picture: Shane Dillon

picked by Russia’s president Vladimir Putin for the Order of Friendship state award.

The top honour acknowledges the key role that Debbie has played in strengthening the relationship between Ireland and Russia since establishing the charity in 1998.

A delighted Debbie flew out to Russia last weekend, just days after her daughter’s marriage.

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Divisions at Dorset Street PLANS to help turn around Dorset Street and turn it into a “culinary hub” and vibrant destination have been met with a mixed reaction.

Although many locals welcome the proposals

to bring the street back towards its former grandeur, others are concerned any upgrades could drive rents up even higher and attract ‘vultures’, ending up harming the area’s community spirit. SEE PAGE 2

ST ANNE’S THE ongoing saga of will-they-won’t-they threatened development at St Anne’s pitches has taken yet another twist with developers taking a legal challenge. PAGE 5

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SOME HAPPY WITH PLANS; OTHERS FEAR ‘VULTURES’

Dorset St ‘upgrade’ sees mixed reaction  RACHEL D’ARCY

rdarcy@dublingazette.com

A NORTH city street is set to receive a facelift backed by some residents, though not everyone seems pleased with the pending upgrade.

According to plans put forward by a local business group and community representatives, there are plans to turn Dorset Street into a “culinary hub” and a vibrant destination village.

Business group Dubhlinn are working in collaboration with Dublin City Council and local resi-

dents to restore the street to what it once was, eradicating the dominance of traffic on the street, fastfood outlets and vacant buildings.

A plan for the street has been designed by Kelliher Miller Architects, which shows widened footpaths,

an eradication of the central concrete median on the road and the addition of ‘pullin’ parking on the street side to access the proposed new stores and restaurants.

D o r s e t S t re e t w a s originally designed as an upmarket residential area in the 18th Century, then went on to become a flourishing shopping area from the 19th Century until the 1960s, when the area began to fall into decline.

It is now used as one of the main roads from the city centre to the airport,

meaning it is seen by many thousands of tourists annually, as well as locals.

It is proposed to renovate shop fronts and nurture a pedestrian and cycle-friendly layout as part of the plans, which are currently on exhibition on Dorset Street to give locals an insight into the plans.

The Dorset Street Together exhibition (inset, left) is the culmination of two years of suggestions and ideas from the local community and has a list of proposed changes for the area, alongside detailed plans and diagrams to explain the vision for the area.

However, whilst a majority of individuals in the area are looking upon the news with delight and optimism, others have said on social media that they’re concerned that, while a revamp of the locale is needed, that it will drive rents higher than they already are.

In the most recent Daft. ie report, the average rent in Dublin is peaking at more than €1,300 a month.

On Daft.ie, there is currently a property for rent on Dorset Street for €600 per week.

Twitter user Fia said: “No one talk to me about the Dorset Street plans ... my rent is already making my life harder and we already have a huge block of the street taken over by luxury student accommodation.

“I was happy when I heard about this at first ... but then I realised they’re only doing it because they’re about to turn all our gaffs [sic] and shops into a hotel [or something].”

The Irish Tenant’s Party said: “So let the ethnic cleansing of workingclass Dubs commence around Dorset Street as the vultures move in to ‘redevelop’ it for corporate landlordism.”

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Educators attending a workshop on youth LGBT+ issues. However, there are concerns that not enough is being done by schools to address such issues, and to tackle anti-LGBT+ bullying.

‘Not enough done for LGBT+ students’ RACHEL D’ARCY

NEW research has shown that more than threequarters of LGBT+ young people have disclosed that anti-LGBT+ bullying is a major source of anxiety in their lives.

The new research from BeLonG To Youth Services shows that 76% of LGBT+ young people find this kind of bullying a predominant source of anxiety.

The study also found that for 77% of LGBT+ youth, ‘coming out’ and being identified at school is also a major source of concern.

The findings come from research conducted ahead of Stand Up Awareness Week this week – Ireland’s largest LGBT+ anti-bullying campaign in Ireland.

Moninne Griffith, executive director of BeLonG To Youth Services, said: “Over the past nine years, we have worked with thousands of students and teachers to combat LGBT+ related bullying.

Inclusive educational environments “While many schools have taken proactive steps, there is still a long way to go to create safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environments for LGBT+ youth.

“This alarming statistic is a wake-up call for all of us who care about the wellbeing of young people including schools, local authorities, and the Government highlighting the need to prioritise creating safe school environments for LGBT+ youth.”

ShoutOut, a charity organisation which delivers workshops on tackling transphobic and homophobic bullying to schools, has released a new video highlighting the dangers surrounding the lack of LGBT+ awareness in Irish secondary schools.

The video features volunteers from the ShoutOut executive team recounting their experiences of being LGBT+ while going through school, highlighting the lack of formal education on LGBT+ topics such as sexuality and gender identity.

Managing director of ShoutOut, Bella Fitzpatrick, believes that although Irish society has changed, schools can act as “time capsules, frozen in a very conservative culture which rejects LGBT+ young people”.

She added: “Schools can uphold rigid gender norms, and operate on an assumption of young people being cisgender and heterosexual.

“I’ve worked with schools where the students couldn’t bring same-gender dates to the debs – what place does that have in a country with marriage equality?

“Teachers are ill-equipped due to no fault of their own; most teachers want to be supportive but simply do not know what to say.”

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SOCIETY: TIRELESS GROUPS ACROSS THE CITY RECOGNISED FOR THEIR SELFLESS EFFORTS

Dublin Bus Community Spirit awards highlight local heroes THE winners of the 2018 Dublin Bus Community Spirit awards were announced last week, including a whopping 18 organisations in the city centre taking home awards.

Across Dublin, voluntary and community groups work selflessly to raise community spirit and improve lives.

Behind each group, there is a driving force – often one, two or a small group of people – viewed as heroes in their local communities.

Olympic medal-winning hero Annalise Murphy helped to announce the winners of the awards.

In total, 85 voluntary and community groups from across Dublin won monetary awards which will allow them to develop new projects, improve their locality and help raise community spirit.

Speaking about the announcement, Annalise said: “Voluntary and community groups create so much positive change in their local communities.

“It is truly inspiring and empowering to see these local heroes creating real change in and improving people’s lives across Dublin.

“I’m in awe of those people behind

these groups who dedicate so much of their time to making other people’s lives and their communities better. They are the foundations which hold our city together.”

In the city centre, there are 18 groups receiving a Community Spirit Award. Five groups won the top award of €5,000, with one city centre organisation winning this year.

Cooking for Freedom on Lower Hatch Street is a group set up by asylum seekers living in Direct Provision who have a passion for food, which finds cooking spaces where they can cook their own food and in doing

so empower them, improve mental health and encourage friendships.

Other groups who won awards include Dublin Steiner School, All Together in Dignity Ireland, Jesuit Refugee Service, One in Four, An Siol, Ard Sunflower Creche, Dublin Simon Community, Dublin Youth Theatre, the Dyslexia Association of Ireland, Holy Child pre-school, Housing Association for Integrated Living, Inchicore Variety Group, Liffey Gaels GAA Club, Mother Tongues, Parentline, St Teresa’s Gardens Regeneration Board, and Step

by Step.

Olympic medal-winning hero Annalise Murphy gets help from Khloe Flood, Rhys Higgins, Maddox Meers and Maisie McLeod (5) to announce the winners of the 2018 Dublin Bus Community Spirit awards. Picture: Maxwells

Crumlin football fans kick FASTNews off an annual Xmas appeal New recycling initiative for Mountjoy Sqr

RACHEL D’ARCY

A FOOTBALL team in Dublin 8 are rallying around to collect as many toys as possible for their annual Christmas appeal, inspired by the daughter of one of their coaches.

Crumlin United became involved with Ellie’s Christmas appeal three years ago, after little Ellie became quite ill after her birth, almost missing her first visit from Santa at home as she recovered in Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Elaine Darcy, Ellie’s mum, says that the appeal came about after her oldest son, Alex, was concerned about Ellie and the other children on the ward not making it home for Christmas.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Elaine said: “Ellie was born in 2014, and she had a serious heart condition and only one kidney and needed open heart surgery at just four months old.

“Things didn’t go to plan, so she ended up spending some time on life support in the ICU. “It was an extremely tough time for us, for me and my partner, Shane, and our two other little boys, Alex and Alfie.

“We didn’t know if Ellie

would pull through, and thank God, now four years later she’s just started Junior Infants.

“Alex, who was six at the time, was so concerned about whether she’d get to make it home for her first visit from Santa.

“Luckily, Ellie was home just in time for her first Christmas, but we decided that we wanted to help the other children who had to stay on the ward.

‘Christmas spirit’ “We wanted to help bring Santa to them, to bring some Christmas spirit. Crumlin United were a big help to us, and they’ve helped us grow the campaign year on year.

“Their members donate so much to the Ellie’s Christmas Heart Appeal, and then they even came up with the idea of having a family fun day where proceeds go to the hospital as well.”

Presents are left under the tree in Crumlin United’s canteen, before being brought to Crumlin. This year, Ashleaf Shopping Centre are also allowing them to collect toys from underneath their Christmas tree, sharing the space with the St Vincent de Paul shoebox appeal.

Ellie’s school, Assump-

“

Elaine Darcy and little Ellie (right) pictured helping Santa Claus deliver presents and gifts as part of the Ellie’s Christmas Heart Appeal for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Crumlin United were a big help to us, and they’ve helped us grow the campaign year on year. Their members donate so much to the Ellie’s Christmas Heart Appeal

tion Primary School, are also setting up a tree in the school where children and their parents can donate.

Elaine said: “It’ll be running until just before Christmas week, and then Santa Claus will visit the

ward just before Christmas to give all the boys and girls their presents.

It’s incredible to see their little faces light up.

“A former referee from the Dublin District Schoolboy league, Eddie Magill,

is kindly helping us out, with Ellie, Alex and Alfie and some other kids going along too as his helpers.

“It makes us so proud to see the community coming together to help Ellie’s Christmas Heart Appeal,

and to help bring a little bit of Christmas magic to the wonderful children and staff of Our Lady’s.

“We really hope it will continue with everyone’s help to get bigger every year.”

AT A recent Central Area Committee meeting, councillors voted to pilot a new underground recycling initative for Dublin in Mountjoy Square.

Marked as a blackspot for litter in the city, Mountjoy Square residents have long been without adequate recycling facilities.

At the recent meeting, councillors voted to pilot an underground bottle bank in the area to try and ease rubbish woes.

The underground bottle bank will work by having different coloured waste bins above ground for different colours of glass or recyclable materials. These bins will feed into a grid that will drop into a tank underneath.

In many parts of the city centre, it is difficult to access a bottle bank as some are a decent distance away from citizens.

For example, the nearest recycling bins for Mountjoy Square are at North Strand, with restricted opening hours.

The country’s first underground waste-collection system was installed in Galway in 2005, with other areas of the country, such as Westmeath, also using the initiative.

Underground bring banks are used widely across mainland Europe, including in major cities such as Amsterdam. It’s believed to be a quieter form of recycling as the smashing of bottles are muffled.

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PEOPLE: PREMIER PUTIN BESTOWS STATE AWARD TO BIG-HEARTED CLONTARF CHARITY WORKER

Debbie goes “ Russian away for top award THE founder of Irish charity To Children With Love, Clontarf housewife Debbie Deegan has received one of the highest honours ever awarded to an Irish citizen

by Russia.

Founded in 1998, the charity To Children With Love (once known as To Russia With Love) has dramatically changed the lives of thousands of abandoned and orphaned children in one of Russia’s most desolate regions.

The Clontarf woman spearheaded the work of the charity, ensuring that the children received education, healthcare and a safe ‘home’ environment.

Debbie received an Order of Friendship State Award after being personally selected by Russian president Vladimir Putin for the honour.

She travelled to Russia on Sunday, November 4 to receive the award, just days after watching her daughter Sophie getting married in Connemara.

The awards acknowledge the role Debbie has played in strengthening friendship and co-operation between Ireland and Russia.

The Order of Friendship state award is intended to mutually enrich the relationships between the nations of the recipients.

Debbie said: “It is difficult to try and impart the impact that Irish people made when they chose to support a charity like ours which worked abroad.

“To us, it never mattered

President Putin congratulates Clontarf woman Debbie Deegan as he bestows her with top Russian honour, the Order of Friendship state award, in recognition of her tireless work to help Russian orphans and young people

that ‘our’ children were in Russia because there is just one place they lived in, and that is in our hearts.

“The reality is, they depended on the generosity of the Irish people and the firm friendships we made with Russia over the years to make the positive impact we needed to make happen, happen.

“We committed ourselves to helping children who don’t have parents,

and that’s all we do. We’re not political, we’re not religious. It’s always worked for us that way.”

The charity has helped 5,264 children over the 20 years the charity has been operating, with 77% of the children successfully integrating into society thanks to the support of Irish people.

Debbie said: “Our legacy will live on for many generations and while so much

has improved from a social and economic perspective in Russia over recent years, we will always have a part of our hearts there.

“We met so many wonderful Russian people throughout our 20 years and those relationships will remain unwavering.

“It is the highest honour for our small charity to be recognised on such a scale.”

In 2016, To Russia With

Love decided to expand its programmes to Ireland, renaming the operation To Children With Love.

The charity now works to build brighter futures for Irish students affected by educational inequality in addition to helping Russian children.

The goal of the programmes is to support young people to achieve their potential in education, employment and life.

€1.5m set aside to help tackle a sticky problem ANY Dubliner would be familiar with the thousands of pieces gum stuck to the capital’s streets, but that’s all set to change under new Dublin City Council plans.

It has been revealed that more than €1.5 million is set to be spent on the removal of chewing gum from the city’s streets.

DCC is currently seeking tenders for a contract to remove chewing gum from paths and other pedestrianised areas in the city over the next three years.

The removal of the unsightly spots is expected to cost €1.6 million – plus VAT – according to documents relating to the tender. Those interested in taking on the task

have until December 11 to register their bid to clean up the streets.

Previous tender documents also identified blackspots for chewing gum within the city, including O’Connell Street, North Earl Street, Henry Street and Mary Street.

DCC have run recurrent campaigns against the illegal littering of chewing gum over the last several years, intended to discourage the public from abandoning their gum on the pathways of the city.

However, the National Littering Pollution Monitoring System for DCC showed earlier in 2018 that gum remains the main food-related litter within the capital.

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RACHEL D’ARCY

To us, it never mattered that ‘our’ children were in Russia because there is just one place they lived in, and that is in our hearts

1 in 10 victim of identity theft: survey

A RECENT survey has found that 10% of people in Dublin claim that they have been a victim of identity theft, up from 6% in 2017.

The 2018 Fraud Survey conducted by Ulster Bank also found that more than 89% of adults monitor their accounts for unusual activity.

Other results in the survey include 43% of adults not being able to keep track of the number of passwords they have online, and 58% of adults claiming to have antivirus software on all their devices.

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LEGAL CHALLENGE BY DEVELOPERS

TRANSPORT

New twist for St Anne’s pitch saga

Parking costs may rise – DCC

RACHEL D’ARCY

A COMMUNITY group in Clontarf have said that there is a “substantial threat” as the refusal of permission for building development on the playing fields at St Anne’s is being challenged legally.

LoveClontarf, a popular local Facebook page, has said the property developers behind the controversial housing build on the playing fields at St Anne’s have “sought and were granted leave” to take a judicial review of An Bord Pleanala’s decision to refuse planning permission.

Initially, Crekav Trading were granted permission to carry out the building of 104 houses and 432 apartments through a fast-track system that

bypassed local authorities in the planning process.

However, this was overturned after widespread criticism from local councillors, residents and Dublin City Council.

An Bord Pleanala said the refusal on appeal was due to the large number of Brent Geese in the area, as St Anne’s is one of their primary habitats.

On Facebook, LoveClontarf said: “On November 1, Crekav sought and were granted leave to take a judicial review of An Bord Pleanala’s decision to refuse planning permission for 104 houses and 432 apartments in 5- and 8-storey blocks on the St Paul’s playing fields.

“This means that Crekav is now challenging the legality of the board’s decision to refuse permis-

sion, just as we challenged the legality of the board’s original decision to grant permission.

“While ILoveClontarf are not a party to these proceedings, Judge Barniville, who will hear the case, directed that we are served with a copy of the papers in case we wished to be joined in the proceedings.

“Our legal team are currently reviewing the papers and considering the various legal avenues now open to us. The threat of development at St Paul’s, with all that this implies for St Anne’s park, remains substantial.”

Dublin Gazette contacted Crekav Trad ing in relation to the issues raised but had not received a reply by the time of going to press.

Getting the Late Late stamp early early before Christmas TUBBERS gave his stamp of approval to a new range of Christmas-themed products just launched by An Post. Philatelists everywhere will be sure to snap up the new stamps, with Ryan’s eagle-eyed, reindeer-styled helper, Lauren Cronje, pointing out that The Late Late Toy Show is also included in the range of new Christmas stamps. There will also be a ‘meeting loved ones at the airport’ stamp, a nativity scene, midnight mass and a child getting ready for Santa’s arrival, in addition to a traditional Christmas feast. The collection of stamps were designed by Detail Design Studio in Dublin, and are available in a €19 booklet and a €5 booklet from all post offices and anpost.com. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

COMMUTERS who drive into the city centre could face a further parking struggle, as on-street parking costs could increase from next summer.

As part of DCC’s budget, a hike is proposed in parking fees to encourage more people to use public transport to access the city centre, as well as urging people to cycle.

The parking charges – if approved by councillors – will see an increase of 10% in ‘yellow’ and ‘red’ zones to about €3.20 per hour from next July.

City manager Owen Keegan claims this would generate an extra €3m a year in revenue, which would then in turn be utilised to fund transportrelated services.

However, the proposed increase has been slammed

by AA Roadwatch.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

All covered in Iveagh

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IP launch of the Inglot All Covered collection, which took place in the Iveagh Garden Hotel, Dublin 2.

Love Island star, Kaz Crossley, hosted the event and provided a makeup demonstration alongside Inglot MD, Jane Swarbrigg, while guests enjoyed bubbles, bites, and personalised makeup consultations.

At a VIP launch of the Inglot All Covered collection

Aimee Connolly with guests as she launched her Sculpted By Aimee Palette . Pictures: Brian McEvoy

The custom edition

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IMEE Connolly was joined by well known face as she celebrated the launch of Sculpted by Aimee’s “The Custom Edition” Palette. The range sees a refillable palette that can be customized with whatever pans you want spanning the 12 pans the brand has to offer.

Makeup lovers can create their own bespoke palette from the extensive new line of 3 bronzers, 3 cream bases, 3 powder highlighters and 3 blushers.

Guests celebrated in style with Aimee on board the Vintage Tea Tour Bus where they enjoyed afternoon tea and a demonstration of her latest offering on an afternoon drive across Dublin.

Aimee Connolly Rachel Kidd, Nicky Kidd and Leagh Weldon.

Pictures: Patrick O’Leary

Lena Morkuniene

Aimee Connolly

Katie Moran Cathy Toal and Marina Shaughnessey

Mark Rogers

Clementine McNiece

Rachel Wallace, Jane Swarbrigg and Natalia Petric

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EDUCATION ENTERPRISE: AN INAUGURAL WEEK TO HELP OUR UPCOMING ENTREPRENEURS

Animator lands top internship

Rallying startups together LUCIE WEIDENAUER

RACHEL D’ARCY

THE winner of this year’s Boulder Media Internship has been announced, with the winner hailing from Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCoFE).

Joshua Hogan was selected as the winner for his graduate film, Whack Jobs, which was screened at the Dublin Animation Film Festival this year.

Hogan is a graduate of BCoFE’s School of Animation. He said: “I have met some members of the Boulder team already and I am really looking forward to getting started next January – it’s a great start to the New Year.

“I’d like to thank Boulder Media and Dublin Animation Film Festival as well as my family and the lecturers and mentors in BCFE; I wouldn’t have won this prize without them!”

The internship is a threemonth assignment, which is part of Boulder Media’s commitment towards assisting Irish and international animation graduates with their careers.

Rob Cullen, creative director of Boulder Media, said: “It was a tough choice as there so many contenders for our internship prize.

We are looking forward to welcoming Joshua to Boulder Media in January.”

Co-organiser of Startup Week Dublin, David Pollard

THIS weekend sees the first Startup Week Dublin taking place, an event for entrepreneurs to help them start their own business.

Dublin Gazette interviewed David Pollard, one of the organisers for this special week.

On getting involved in the planning of the Startup Week, he said: “Four years ago, I organised my first Startup weekend and the positive feedback encouraged me to cofound Learning Tech Labs and organise Hack Access Dublin, and Ireland’s first Digital Citizenship Summit.

“Startup Week Dublin will take place once a year.

Once 2019 rolls around,

we’ll be back to the drawing board for a longer runin to make sure Startup Week Dublin is bigger and better.”

He also said that across the five days, they’ll show what is being done in Dublin in 12 months, and says the week is a great opportunity to help people who want to start a startup as well as supporting those who’ve already done so.

David hopes that a lot of people will come to the Startup Week, which presents a fantastic opportunity to participate in innovative events and to hear from supporter organisations, influencers and start-up entrepreneurs.

He discussed the highlights of the event and

what attendees can expect from the various talks and seminars.

“Learning Tech Labs are organising a Future of Work and Learning event.

Soapbox Labs are joining us for a deep dive into the trends of the future and how we can best prepare for changes.

‘Myriad events’ “There’s a myriad of networking events, keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, how to build out your team, how to promote diversity, and there will also be mentoring opportunities.”

When asked what sets Dublin’s Startup Week apart from other events held globally, and if he would prefer to keep it a

more local event, David said: “Our vision is to scale this over the next two years to be more diverse, inclusive, and beneficial for local entrepreneurs and to be a week that people from around the globe mark in their calendars to arrive in Dublin.”

What advice would he give, considering his own experience with the startup sector and business as a whole?

David said Startup Week Dublin is a project where he could combine all his skills and help people with an idea in their minds for a startup.

He added: “Startup Week Dublin provides the ideal platform for those people to take that first step on their entrepreneurial journey.”

Area ‘destroyed’ by drugs – defendant A DUBLIN man involved in the sale of cocaine to undercover gardai believes his community is itself a victim of the drugs trade, a court has heard.

Karl Zambra (31) of St Teresa’s Gardens, Donore Avenue, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of drugs for sale or supply on August 18, 2014 at St Teresa’s Gardens.

Detective Garda Eoin Kane told Maurice Coffey BL, prosecuting, that two gardai in plain clothes went into St Teresa’s Gardens as part of an undercover operation to see whether they would be offered drugs.

Zambra and another male were sitting on steps and approached the two gardai when they entered. They spoke for a moment and then Zambra signalled to the other male and said, “Them boys are okay, sort them out?”

After the gardai purchased €40 of cocaine, Zambra gave them his brother’s mobile phone number and said to call it to sort themselves out in the future.

Dec Gda Kane said gardai believed that Zambra was “directing” the operations of drugs being sold.

He was not arrested until almost a year

later so as not to blow the cover of the gardai.

Zambra has 77 previous convictions, including for the misuse of drugs, burglary, dangerous driving, drunk driving and a violent disorder offence in a garda station.

Keith Spencer BL, defending, said Zambra grew up in the area and that it had been “destroyed” by drugs. He said that his client viewed the community itself as a victim of the drug trade.

Judge Elma Sheahan remarked in response: “No wonder the community is a victim when somebody is standing on the

steps selling crack cocaine.”

Mr Spencer said that while Zambra accepted he had provided the phone number to gardai and was thus guilty of the offence, he did not accept that he was directing the sale of drugs around the area.

Mr Coffey said that the facts of the case that Zambra had pleaded guilty to were that the gardai believed him to be directing the sale of drugs – and that this had not been disputed by Mr Spencer in crossexamination.

Judge Sheahan adjourned the case to November 19 for finalisation.

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PEOPLE : CATHERINE FULVIO HEADS TO OZ TO COOK DUBLIN WOMAN’S FAVOURITE FARE

Irish dish Down Under proves there’s just no taste like home SYLVIA POWNALL

DUBLIN mum Kate Sweetman has sent a taste of home to her daughter Sarah in Australia with the help of TV chef Catherine Fulvio.

Legal secretary Kate cooked 27-year-old Sarah’s favourite dish – vegetable soup and soda bread – while Catherine flew it 10,000 miles to deliver it Down Under.

Her culinary exploits feature on RTE’s Taste Like Home which airs next Monday, November 19, and showcases the coastal charms of both Lusk and Sydney.

Catherine spends time with Kate and her husband

Sarah Sweetman and her partner, Aaron Howley

Noel at Lusk Round Tower before they get down to business in the kitchen.

Kate revealed: “When Sarah lived at home we always did things together and this was a way for us

to do something together even though we live a million miles apart.

“The whole idea of bringing your family dish to a loved one abroad is such an emotional idea

and it struck a chord with me right from series one when I first saw it.

“Sarah had gone to Australia a few months before and I thought the whole concept of bringing families together across different parts of the world was just fabulous.”

Catherine flies to Sydney to replicate Kate’s dish and bring a taste of ‘mammy’s cooking’ to Sarah and her partner, Aaron Howley.

She visits Sydney Opera House, gets a tour of the historic Rocks area and learns about Aussie Rules Football from Irish player Colin O’Riordan from Tipperary.

Needless to say, Sarah – who works for IT giants

Dublin mum Kate Sweetman (right) shared her cooking style with TV chef Catherine Fulvio – so that she could recreate her daughter Sarah’s favourite dish in Sydney

DXC Technology and is based in Sydney’s central business district – is bowled over by the visit.

When she first moved to Sydney she and fitness trainer Aaron both joined the Young Irelands GAA team to make new friends

and keep homesickness at bay.

She said: “The idea behind the show is very touching. When families are so far apart this brings us closer. Myself and Aaron had a great day filming in Sydney.

“I was delighted to taste some homemade soda bread and Catherine made us feel so comfortable, it was great to have an ‘Irish mammy’ with us.”

Taste of Home airs on RTE One next Monday at 7.30pm.

Pregnant woman, partner find drunk burglar wielding a plank A PREGNANT woman, her partner and two young children awoke to find an intruder screaming and banging on their bed with a plank during a “profoundly frightening” burglary, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

Kenneth Locke (29), of Ramillies Road, Ballyfermot, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with the final two and a half years suspended.

He had pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary with a plank at Cloverhill Rd, Ballyfermot on April 1 this year.

The court heard Locke was extremely intoxicated at the time and had taken 30 or 40 Xanax tablets that day.

He has 127 previous convictions, and committed this offence a little over a month after his release from an eight-year prison sentence with two years suspended for aggravated burglary.

Garda Alan Egan told the court it had been an “extremely traumatising event” for the couple.

He said the man had gone to bed at 9:30pm and was woken shortly after 3am by his partner screaming at him to wake up, and a fellow banging on his bed with a plank.

The man was screaming continuously, “Where’s the keys, where’s the money?,” and broke his plank off the edge of the bed.

A second man then came into the room also carrying a plank, and in the other hand a meat cleaver, which the victim recognised as his own as it was missing part of the handle.

The victim handed over the keys of a Nissan Micra which he had brought that week for €150.

The woman said she heard thumping on the stairs and thought initially that it was her sister coming home, but then saw a head peeping around the bedroom door and the man coming into her room screaming and banging the plank on their baby’s cot.

When the two intruders left the house, the woman and their two children, aged one and

two, stayed in the bedroom while the man of the house rang gardai.

Locke was arrested nearby shortly afterwards after he incriminated himself by shouting remarks at gardai.

Judge Melanie Greally noted from two victim impact reports that it had been a “profoundly frightening” incident for the family involved.

“The loss of a sense of security within their own home has been lasting and will be very difficult to restore,” she said. The reports were not read out in court.

She said the violation of the family home, with a pregnant woman and young children present, and the fact that Locke was armed with a plank, warranted a headline sentence of ten years.

However, she gave Locke credit for his early guilty plea, his young age and his attempts, albeit unsuccessful, to address his drug addiction.

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HERITAGE: SCULPTURE HELPS TO HIGHLIGHT IRELAND’S LOSSES IN

WORLD WAR ONE

Towering titan brings ‘The Great War’ home SHANE DILLON

WHILE many thousands of people all around the island of Ireland marked the World War One armistice anniversary last Sunday, a lone figure captured the thoughts and emotions of many Dubliners in the city centre on that bright, sunny morning.

The Haunting Soldier – a towering 2017 sculpture created in Dorset from scrap metal – drew constant crowds all weekend,

keen to consider what it highlights and represents.

Created by Dorsetbased blacksmith Martin Galbavy, the sculpture facing the Fusiliers’ Arch entrance comprises a vast range of metal detritus, from horseshoes to scissors to spanners.

Their final form creates a weary soldier laden with the apparatus of war as he looks blankly ahead towards an unknown future.

While plenty of onlook-

ers took some ubiquitous selfie shots, the striking sculpture provided the focal point for a lot of conversation.

Many older onlookers quietly discussed their grandparents and other ancestors who’d gone off to ‘The Great War’ from Dublin and Ireland, never to return.

More than 200,000 Irish soldiers took up arms in World War One, with some 35,000 Irish men and women killed in ‘the

war to end all wars’ – a loss felt by Dublin and virtually every town and village across the island of Ireland, yet left largely unspoken about until recent years.

Today, the sacrifice of so many brave Irish people is seeing the recognition and public respect long denied them.

The Haunting Soldier’s temporary installation sees it in place at the park’s main entrance until November 26.

Created in Dorset using scrap metal, The Haunting Soldier (2017) is on temporary loan to Dublin until November 26, helping to highlight the bravery – and deaths– of a great many Irish men and women in World War One. Pictures: Shane Dillon

President Higgins shares his uniting vision for a second term LUCIE WEIDENAUER

LAST Sunday saw the inauguration of President Michael D Higgins for his second term of office as President, having comfortably seen off his five rivals for the post in the presidential election last month.

Inauguration day presented the secondterm President with a hectic schedule, as he attended the Armistice Day centenary celebration earlier in the day at Glasnevin cemetery, to mark 100 years since the ending of World War 1.

The inauguration, which was held amid pomp and ceremony, took place at Dublin Castle and was attended by the two previous presidents, Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, as well as church leaders and a whole host of politicians, TDs and senators.

Also in attendance were the five defeated candidates for the presidency: Liadh Ni Riada, runner-up Peter Casey, Gavin Duffy, Joan Freeman and Sean Gallagher.

The newly inaugurated President used his address to stress the need for inclusion, diversity and equality, and to overcome inequality in areas such as housing, health and education.

He also signalled his intention to support the global conversation on climate change and world poverty, which had been widely heralded, as well as the centenary of the rights of women gaining the right to vote.

In his speech he talked about the need for inclusion, diversity and equality to achieve this in areas such as housing, education and health.

He believes that each person can best realise their full potential when they work together.

He emphasised the need to share responsibil-

ity for this vulnerable and beautiful planet and that the economy must serve society and not the other way around. He added that while we must not re-open wounds, we must acknowledge the scars of the past.

The Chief Justice conducted the formalities, everything was signed and sealed, and President Higgins was inaugurated for a second term as President of Ireland, sworn in for another seven years with the words, “I, Michael D Higgins, do solemnly promise and declare I will maintain the constitution of Ireland. I will dedicate my abilities to the service of the people of Ireland.

“This is your presidency and I will work for you and with you towards a future of equality, participation, inclusion, imagination, creativity, and sustainability. It is together that we go forward.”

Picture: Maxwells

Pictured at President Michael D Higgins’ inauguration are President Higgins with his wife, Sabina; An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and Tanaiste Simon Coveney

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Paul Costelloe and Mary Mitchell O Connor.

Models Ciara Owens ,Sarah Morrissey and Messiana. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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OR the third consecutive year the cream of Irish fashion designers came together for the 2018 Irish Fashion Collective show in aid of Saint Joseph’s Shankill, which took place in the Conrad Dublin on Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin over the weekend. This year’s special guest designer Paul Costelloe showcased highlights from his international Autumn Winter 2018 womenswear collection that featured as part of his London Fashion Week Show earlier this year.

Models Hilary Mohr Teo Sutra and Yomiko Chen

Emelia Devlin and Romy Devlin

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Joanne Northey,Yomiko Chen, Padraig Pendred and Audrey Ryan pictured at the Tesco 2018 Christmas Showcase in Dublin’s Odeon venue. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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LMOST 100 people gathered in the Odeon on Harcourt Street for the unveiling of Tesco’s finest* offerings for the festive season. Tesco transformed the venue into the ultimate Christmas experience for all the senses, with the tastes, smells and sounds of Christmas welcoming guests in from the rainy November evening.

On arrival, guests passed through a long hallway wreathed with fairy lights and Christmas foliage with Tesco’s deconstructed advent calendar on display, each festive box representing one of the days of Christmas and showcasing the foods, wines, sweet treats, gifts and toys that make up Tesco’s 2018 Christmas.

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ICTURED are Matilda Rooney and Tilly McDermott both aged 5 as The Arnotts Christmas Windows were unveiled yesterday evening, under a cascade of artificial snow as the Arnotts store front was also lit up with 1300 light bulbs. MC and presenter Sinead Kennedy oversaw proceedings as she explained how the Arnotts Creative Team teamed up with Irish illustrator Emma Sheridan to bring the wonder of Christmas to life in the Arnotts Henry Street windows.

Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Aoife Donohoe

Angelina Shaddadi and Lisa Nolan

Denise Curtin and Olivia Hayes

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CHRISTMAS: EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TOYMAKER HAS AN EXTRA BUSY IRISH SCHEDULE AHEAD

There’s a lot of Clause to celebrate as Santa set to visit Dublin REBECCA RYAN

IT WON’T be long until most of us – particularly children – look to the skies in the hopes of spotting Santa Claus on his busy night delivering toys across Ireland.

However, before Santa’s busiest night of the year, the man himself is warming up for his special delivery service by calling to lots of places around Dublin and the country.

He’s had some tough scheduling choices, but his elves have carefully arranged a schedule to let him meet as many children here as possible.

We’ve rounded up some of his toy-mendous stops around the capital in the coming weeks. And, even if Santa isn’t yet listed as visiting everywhere below, you can be sure to find a lot of festive fun at all of these places ...

Powerscourt Centre, city centre Powerscourt Townhouse Centre switch on their Christmas light today (Thursday, November 15).

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is always a wonderful destination during the festive season, and this month it will be again illuminating its South William Street façade in the city centre.

Its switch-on event will take place from 6pm with music, fanfare and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. All are welcome to attend.

Liffey Valley, Lucan Santa Claus and his elves will be special VIP guests at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Lucan on Saturday, November 21 at 4.15pm.

He will be saying hello to all the boys and girls and will remind them to post their present list to the North Pole in plenty of time for the big day.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, with entertainment from 3pm,

and Santa’s arrival sure to wow west Dubliners at 4.15pm.

They’ll also be able to visit Santa in his Winter Wonderland grotto and receive a special present.

The Square Towncentre, Tallaght Santa will be arriving at The Square Towncentre, Tallaght at 5pm on Saturday, November 24, bringing a sprinkling of early Christmas magic to the bustling centre.

After the big arrival, Santa will also spend plenty of time at his Ice Cave Grotto on Level 2 until Christmas Eve before he leaves with Rudolph for Christmas.

Santa wants to remind all the boys and girls to bring their Christmas list.

For further information, see www.thesquare.ie/ santas-ice-cave-grotto.

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Not to miss out Blanchardstown, Santa’s coming to busy Blanchardstown Shop-

ping Centre by helicopter, no less, this Saturday, November 17 at 11am.

S a n t a ’s l e a v i n g Rudolph and the reindeers back at the North Pole to continue their training for the big night ahead, but we hear he can’t wait to meet Blanchardstown children, so come along to help give him a great Blanchardstown welcome.

Nutgrove Shopping Centre Despite his busy schedule, Santa is also calling to Nutgrove Shopping Centre on Friday, November 23 at 7pm.

We hear from Santa’s helpers that there’ll be lots of great, free family fun with festive characters, face-painting, balloon modelling, a DJ and more adding to the buzz.

Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre Back in the city centre, and Santa will be at Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre to help Dubs and everyone get in the

We’ve made a list that you won’t have to check twice – despite being very, very busy, Santa Claus is calling to lots of places all around Dublin from this week onwards, so check here where you can see the great man himself

Christmas spirit.

Santa is said to be delighted that he’ll be turning on the centre’s Christmas lights from 3pm this Sunday, November 18.

Dundrum Town Centre Today (Thursday, November 15) is a busy day for Santa – he’ll also be popping up at 6pm at Dundrum Town Centre.

S a n t a’s a r r iv a l to Dundrum Town Centre promises to be a Christmas cracker with singing from The Charming Soubrettes, a performance of Beauty and the Beast by the DLR Mill Theatre and a showcase of talent by Miss Ali’s Stage School that will all take place in front of Santa’s Grotto on Town Square.

Santa’s elves will also be on hand to entertain and rally the crowd before Santa arrives.

Airfield Estate, Dundrum A i r f i e l d E s t a te h a s announced the return of its old-fashioned Christmas Experience, on selected dates from November 24 to December 23.

Fun festivities include face painting, penning letters to Santa, meeting Santa, storytelling, baking, art workshops, and a magical trip onboard the North Pole Express for a trip around the estate.

This year, Airfield Estate are supporting Team HOPE. Families who bring a new toy for Team HOPE will receive a

free family picture on the stunning Santa Sleigh.

On Saturday, December 8, Airfield will host special ASD and hearingimpaired Santa sessions with sensory-friendly options and sign interpreters.

Tickets for the Airfield Estate Christmas Experience are €22.50 per child and €12.50 per adult.

Children’s ticket includes a gift; babies under one year are welcome at no charge, though there is an additional cost if a gift is required.

Santa at Croke Park Have you ever wondered what it takes to become one of Santa’s trusty elves? If so, you can’t miss the magical new Elves In Training experi-

ence at the GAA Museum in Croke Park from November 24.

At the Santa Experience, your family will wander through a behindthe-scenes candy cane trail, catching glimpses along the way of how the elves get fit and ready for the season ahead and their big day.

You can meet and greet with Santa, where every child will receive a gift and get their photo taken, along with complimentary admission to the GAA Museum.

The festivities get underway from Saturday, November 24, and will run on select dates until Saturday, December 23.

Pre-booking online is essential to avoid disappointment.

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CharityGifts

The Gazette’s Gift Guide

WITH Christmas just a few short weeks away – eek! – all minds are focused on the perfect gifts for our loved ones, close friends, the office Secret Santa and more.

It can be difficult to put your finger on exact-

ly what’s best to buy, with so many different options out there, but have no fear.

We’ve put together some of our top picks of what’s on offer this festive season for the special people in our lives, from techy gifts to

beauty and more.

There’s gifts for every age and every budget, to hopefully help out with all your shopping as we approach the full swing of holiday season in the coming weeks.

For him:

For her:

Magical Malahide Moments calendar MALAHIDE volunteer extraordinaire Nicky Cleere (right, pictured with Mayor of Fingal, FG Cllr Anthony Lavin) has launched a calendar to raise funds for two local causes close to his heart, Malahide Tidy Towns and St Sylvester’s U15 football team.

Magical Malahide Moments would make an ideal Christmas gift. It costs €8 and is available for sale in Manor Books, St Sylvester’s GAA clubhouse and the local church café. The calendar is selling fast - so make sure you don’t miss out!

Charity donations

CND Vinalux Bauble €20.95 Gym + Coffee Big Box €100

Chri st note ian Lacr oi book €56 x Curiosi té

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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay headphones €299

Gym + Coffee Big Box €100

Accessorize statement earrings €14.90

Tayto Park gifts €Misc

Signed and Sealed Tour of Slane Distillery €60

THIS year, for the person who may have everything, consider a charitable donation in their name.

Rise Rwanda is an Irish non-profit charity helping to educate vulnerable children in Rwanda. Founder Patricia O’Neill said: “We sponsor vulnerable children’s education in rural Rwanda, covering the cost of school fees, transport to and from school, equipment, books, medical insurance, uniforms, and food costs when they are at home.”

Donations include €15 (which will pay for a child’s medical insurance), €23 (for a child’s school uniform), €28 (for a child’s school books), €117 (for two school meals per day for a child, for a year), or €250 (to finance one business venture).

Best of all, 100% of donations go directly into the fund. For further information, see riserwanda.com.

Children’s book for Crumlin Hospital

Spotlight Whitening Gift set €50

Beoplay E6 earphones €299

Something for the travel bug in your life this Xmas WHO doesn’t dream of a hot getaway as the cold weather draws in? Everyone needs a little break, with travel vouchers the perfect gift for someone aching to go see the world.

Why not give them memories to last a lifetime with a 2019 holiday from guided travel experts Travel Department and TDactive Holidays?

Gift vouchers can be purchased for any amount, have no expiry date and arrive with a message of your choice. Choose to receive your voucher by post, or by email which can

be easily printed at home for that perfect last-minute gift on Christmas Eve! This unique gift can be redeemed on Travel Department and TDactive Holidays trips to more than 120 exciting destinations worldwide including long-haul, city breaks and both ocean and river cruises.

You can purchase your gift voucher online, by phoning 01 637 1650, and also at the travel store at Arnotts Department Store, Henry Street, Dublin 1. For more information, visit traveldepartment.ie/gift-vouchers.

CHILDREN’S author EJ Leeson has launched a hardback version of her Johnny Magory stories to raise much-needed funds for CMRF Crumlin.

EJ and her daughter Layla each have first-hand experience of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

Emma-Jane suffered from

chronic asthma as a child, while her daughter Layla was born with a cleft lip and has undergone surgery at the Hospital.

Johnny Magory, the main character in the books, is six years old and usually good, but sometimes bold! The aim of EJ’s books is to instil a sense of pride in young children about Ireland while enjoying this mischievous little boy’s adventures.

All three Johnny Magory titles will be included in the special edition hardback, and available at all bookshops or online at www.johnnymagory.com. The book retails at €16.99 and a donation of €1 from each book sale will go directly to CMRF.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE LANDMARK’S MOST POPULAR FEATURES

THE NATIONAL WAX MUSEUM IS LOCATED BETWEEN WESTMORLAND STREET AND D’OLIER STREET IN THE CITY CENTRE

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE NATIONAL WAX MUSEUM

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HE National Wax Museum is located in the city centre of Dublin right next to the Liffey in the Lafayette Building, offering a number of attractions for kids, teenagers and adults.

It was first opened in 1983 in North Dublin and even then it was one of the most famous sites in the city.

In 2005, it closed for a number of years, and reopened in 2009 in the historic Foster Place building, the Armoury, until it moved into the Lafayette building,.

You can visit famous figuresand pose for funny pictures with the realistic statues. The museum is divided into sections like the Irish writers room, or the entertainment section. You can learn a lot in the science section or get yourself scared in the chambers of horror. Be careful you don’t get lost in the mirror maze, so that at the end of the tour you can make your very own wax hand. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10am to 10pm.

IRISH WRITERS ROOM

CHAMBER OF HORRORS

WAX WORLD

HIGHLIGHT: Taking a picture with the writers

HIGHLIGHT: The moving wax figures

BEST FEATURE: Sit on the Nimbus 2000

Here you can meet the most famous writers in irish history, like the well known and much beloved author James Joyce.

Further on there’s Samuel Beckett, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and winner of the Noble Prize in literature in 1969 and William Butler Yeats, another Nobel Prize winner, even the first irish person who won it.

George Bernard Shaw, is in the writers room as well, he wrote many plays and is also a winner of the Nobel Prize. Last person in the room is Sean O’Casey a dramatist and memoirist, who lived from 1880 to 1964. The writers room is definitely worth a visit.

This special section of the museums is only for the bravest of visitors.

Here you can see the wax figure of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Bram Stoker created the typical image of a vampire, with fangs, pale skin and the mysterious habit to sleep in a coffin during the day., and will certainly give you a fright.

But this is not the only character you wouldn’t like to meet in a dark alley.

There’s also Hannibal Lecter from the silence of the lambs and many other monsters. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult and the section can be skipped.

Dracula is not the only bat in the Wax Museum, in the wax world you can find the dark knight: Batman!

From the school of witchcraft and wizardry there are Harry Potter and Mad Eye Moody.

The magical world invented by Joanne K. Rowling is always a highlight for the kids and you can even sit on the famous Nimbus 2000.

Of course there’s also something for the toddlers, like Bob the Builder, Peppa Pig or Spongebob.

This is the perfect section for kids to have fun and feel like their living a dream between their heroes.

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HONOURING LOST LOVED-ONES PRESENTER Ray D’Arcy launched the inaugural LauraLynn online ‘Memory Tree’ campaign which honours those who have passed away while supporting Ireland’s only children’s hospice, LauraLynn. The public can sponsor a digital star on the Tree and commemorate those special to them, sharing memories in the beautiful Book of Treasured Memories while supporting LauraLynn.

You can sponsor a star on the Tree for €5 and help create a magical, twinkling tree of remembrance this Christmas. Also pictured is Des, Olive, Ronan and Lily Tumulty who are remembering their daughter and sister Katie who passed away in 2014, age 4. Picture: Andres Poveda

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Light up for LauraLynn LAURALYNN’S Annual tree-lighting ceremony of the LauraLynn Memory Tree will take place on Sunday, November 25 from 3.30-5.30pm in the grounds of LauraLynn.

Ray D’Arcy will be the MC of the festivities, featuring A Glor and the Symantec Choir, Hollypark Girls National School Choir, The Legato Singers and the charity’s very own LauraLynn Choir, who will be providing non-stop entertainment and carolling throughout the event.

You can pick up a Passport to Light Up LauraLynn when you arrive and get it stamped as you make

your way through the winter wonderland.

You can then redeem your Light Up Vouchers for treats from The Leopardstown Inn, Starbucks, Sweet Churro and Crepe Box. Festive fun and games will take place at the Elves Workshop and a full Christmas shop will be available for cards, wrapping paper and decorations.

Festivities start at 3.30pm with the main Light Up and fireworks taking place at 5.m. Tickets are limited and are available to purchase from Eventbrite.ie Parking will be available in the Leopardstown Racecourse car park.

Samba your way to this great gig AWARD-winning, immersive entertainment company elrow are making their Dublin debut this weekend bringing their vibrant Brazilian jungle carnival theme to the city.

Samodrowmo do Brasil will transform District 8 and Tivoli Theatre with intricate, flamboyant production, stilt-walking samba dancers, lively street theatre and some of the biggest names in dance music for a party to remember.

Renowned party starter Melé, resident

George Privatti and Spanish party starter WADEwill take the reins on both days, with Kaily, local selector Andrew Azara and Hidden Agenda offering support on Friday, November 16.

Providing the soundtrack on Saturday November 17 will be Dublin duo Boots & Kats, most well known for their ‘Feels So Good’ stomper, the Nic Fanciulli-endorsed Rebuke,Emma Jai and Bedlam DJs. Taking place from on November 16-17 at District 8 and Tivoli Theatre, see www.elrow.com.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

A cracking Christmas party competition!

THE CHRISTMAS countdown has officially begun!

We have teamed up with the stunning fourstar Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney, to give one lucky reader the chance to win 4 tickets for one of the hotel’s upcoming Christmas party nights.

The lucky winner can decide between tickets for the ‘Mack Fleetwood’ Party Night on the 7th December or the ‘Beatles for Sale’ Party Night taking place on Saturday, 15th December.

Guests will enjoy a festive cocktail reception on arrival followed by a delicious 4-course meal. After the live performances’ guests can dance the night away with a DJ and late bar until 2am.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, email your name, contact details and the answer to the following question, with the subject line ‘Christmas at the Castle’: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel is located in: A. Lucan B. Swords

C. Killiney Priced at just €59 per person, the

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Christmas party nights offer superb value for a Christmas night out in a truly magical setting.

The hotel is also offering special party night accommodation prices, starting at €99 Single B&B mid-week and €120 Single B&B Friday and Saturday evenings, while Double occupancy is €125 midweek and €150 on Friday and Saturday.

For more information on booking your perfect Christmas party night, simply contact the hotel on 01-2305558 or email: reservations@fitzpatricks.com.

It’s a ski-mendous win for one reader DUBLIN Gazette had a superb response to our ski lesson giveaway on November 1, in association with the Ski Club of Ireland, which offered one lucky winner a ski lesson for two adults and two children in the National Snowsports Centre in Kilternan, and a €25 voucher for Great Outdoors.

Sadly, there can be only one winner for

this great prize. We put all the entrants who correctly answered: “Where is the National Snowsports centre located?

A) Lucan B) Kilternan C) Smithfield” (the correct answer was Kilternan) into a hat, and the winner picked at random was Katie McKinnon. Congratulations, Katie, and have a great time hitting the slopes!

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

Lupa is a handsome, one-year old Pit Bull Terrier who is currently looking for a calm home where he can relax .

He is a sensitive dog who lacks self-confidence, so he will need an understanding owner who will allow him to build up his confidence gradually.

With some positive reward-based training and patience, there is no doubt that he will come on leaps and bounds. Lupa has never lived with another dog but he is happy meeting his doggy pals while out on his daily walks. He is looking for someone who has some

experience with shy dogs and is willing to give him a second chance with a loving family.

If you think you have room in your heart for Lupa, 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. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ella Deguzman and Sonja Mohlich David McWilliams with Bono pictured at the launch of David McWilliams new book Renaissance Nation in Cliff Townhouse . Picturea: Peter Houlihan

Renaissance Nation

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HE timely and brilliant new state-of-the-nation from David McWilliams traces the course of a generation of change makers and asks: Where do we go from here? Published in the wake of the overwhelming decision to repeal the 8th amendment, and book ended by two very different Papal visits, in Renaissance Nation, David McWilliams returns to trace how a generation of change makers, The Pope’s Children – those born in and around the pope’s 1979 visit to Ireland – have quietly rewritten the rules for Ireland.

The book was launched among special guests at the Cliff Towhouse in St. Stephen’s Green recently.

James Addie and Karl Dunbar

Cassie Stokes Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Gadgets galore for tech fans

T Deirdre Conroy and Sean Hayes

Alice McWilliams and Ann Kearns

ech fans gathered at Dublin’s stylish Morrison Hotel in Ormond Quay for the launch of Three’s new exclusive partnership with Chinese-based smart device companyXiaomi, a brand which is already generating huge interest.

As part of the partnership, which is sure to be a milestone for the Irish device market, Three will introduce three Xiaomi handsets and nine connected smart products from the Xiaomi Eco system range, providing consumers with the ultimate choice of devices for their connected lives.

Amy Hanton and Ann-Marie O’Brien

Katherine Bie

Jaime Ibar and Laura Camunas

Leanne Moore

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A LITTLE LOOK AT THE BIG SCREEN

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | TRIBUTES PAID TO THE LATE STAN LEE, A UNIQUELY MARVEL-LOUS CHARACTER

A truly singular creative visionary TRIBUTES have been flowing in across the cinema and publishing world to the late, great and truly unique Stan Lee, who died on Monday, aged 95.

Born in his beloved Manhattan, the kid who grew up in a struggling family during The Great Depression would go on to be the driving force behind a global brand that would make a vast amount of money – Marvel-related films from the past 10 years have made $17.6bn at the box office alone.

However, Stan’s true value lies far from the box office, with the charismatic, avuncular writer creating, and co-creating, a staggering amount of characters, worlds and

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plots that have influenced pop culture for decades, becoming more popular than ever recently.

Such was his singular influence, it’s possible to link a great many projects across cinema, television and gaming directly back to his fabulously fertile mind alone, ensuring a media legacy that will far outlive the late, great man himself.

A roll call of just some of his iconic characters – Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and the X-Men,

Part of the fun of any Marvel project was spotting Stan Lee’s cameos (right), with Stan turning in a huge amount of hammily enjoyable characters

to name but a few – has characters any writer would kill to have on their resume, but for Stan, they were all just one of his many, many treasured children.

His career wasn’t without plenty of bumps – his well-publicised legal tussles with artists such as Jack Kirby over who created what, exactly, hinted at some of the behind-

the-scenes bickering that’s often found when huge success strikes.

However, for many years now Stan was feted internationally, with his success relatively late in

life drawing warm praise and critical acclaim.

It’s fair to say that he played a unique role in lifting comic characters and worlds from the realm of pulp fiction and kids’

publishing into a format that, today, draws critical analysis, mass appeal and respect without a second’s thought.

Truly, we won’t see his like again ...

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICKWEEK OF THE

NOVEMBER 18 & 20 (SUNDAY) Interpol @ Olympia Theatre, €51 DINGY rockers enjoy a three night run at the Olympia Theatre, where their pulsating melodies are sure to shake the rafters.

NOVEMBER 15 (THURSDAY)

RANELAGH’S EMOTIVE

SISTER ACT

Jax Jones @ The Academy, €25

NOVEMBER 16 (FRIDAY) Mumford and Sons @ 3Arena, sold out Roy Ayers @ Sugar Club, €25 Vance Joy @ Olympia Theatre, €26 Shakey Graves @ Vicar Street, €25 Fields + Ivan Nicolas Nimbus @ Whelan’s, €12 Proper Micro NV @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €5 Samantha Harvey @ The Academy 2, €15

NOVEMBER 17 (SATURDAY) Perfect @ The Academy, €42+ Join Me In The Pines @ Whelan’s, €16.50 Motions @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €8

NOVEMBER 18 (SUNDAY) Now v Now @ Sugar Club, €20 The False and the Fair @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 You Me At Six @ The Academy, sold out

NOVEMBER 19 (MONDAY) Florence and the Machine @ The 3Arena, sold out Ms Welch and her band are one of the iconic acts of pop rock in recent years, with a sound based around delicate verses, blazing choruses and extraordinary vocals.

Hailu Mergia @ Sugar Club, €18

NOVEMBER 20 (TUESDAY) Antonio Sanchez + Migration @ Sugar Club, €23 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6

NOVEMBER 21 (WEDNESDAY) Dashboard Confessional @ The Academy, €32 Free Love @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €15 The Headhunders @ Sugar Club, €25

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ARRON’s emergence into the Irish music scene has been a slow burner. In fact, in a sense their soulful, organic-sounding harmonies and lyrically intense melodies have been brewing since birth.

T h e two s i s t e r s , Meabh and Mella Carron (who’s band borrow their surname as a moniker, CARRON) have dabbled in music for years, but it took a personal crisis to push them from a covers band to delicate, folksy originals.

Specifically, it was Mella’s long-term sickness a few years ago had the girls chasing dreams. “It was a hard time, but it brought our whole family together around the music,” Meabh explains.

“Mella was in and out of hospital for about a year and a half. We started writing original music in that time, and our first EP was about our relationship as sisters. One of our songs, ‘Prison Robes’, is actually about Mella’s sick-

ness. The opening line is ‘we’re never ready for attack’, because the illness used to come on like that, very sudden. It felt like an attack to all of us.”

There’s real poignance in the pair’s gentle songs, which have since grown to include a number one Irish single in ‘Battle Lines’ (produced

by Gavin Glass), an EP entitled ‘Roots’, and melancholy new single ‘Even Sad Birds Sing’.

Since their early successes, the sisters have converted the spare room in their parent’s Ranelagh home into a rehearsal studio, and have a series of new releases on the horizon.

“It’s really great having somewhere we’re r e a l l y c o m fo r t a b l e to rehearse,” Meabh

explains. “We were renting spaces in town, all that money was getting eaten up, now we have our own personal space, it’s all go. We can focus on other things, and it’s really helping us move forward.”

“Our guitarist Darragh McGrath co-writes with us,” Meabh says of the tunes. “He’s amazingly talented, he thinks in music, but he does not care for lyrics. A lot of our lyrics are open to interpretation. They’re not crystal clear to listeners. We want to to be accessible to lots of people, but they are about our lives.”

“One time someone guessed not only what a song was about, but who it was about,” Mella says. “That was a bit weird. Usually, no

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one really knows the backstory, and it can be nice that it’s just us that know the real meaning. We connect on stage because we both know what we’re singing about. It can very emotional. I can’t even look at Meabh for ‘Prison Robes’ because I know I’ll start crying.”

“We’re very different,” Mella adds, citing her love of country music, garnered from the pair’s dad, and Meabh’s preference for more mainstream and indie acts. “We have totally different taste in music and in clothes, and different interests.

We don’t look like sisters. We sound the same, though, so much so that

our parents can’t tell us apart on the phone.

Being different works for this. It works well,” she laughs.

“We’ve got a bit heavier, a bit rockier than we thought we would on the new stuff,” Meabh adds, “but we’re not in any rush to move forward. We’d like this to be a career, but we’ll take our time. There are a few more songs coming, and there might be an EP sometime in the New Year.”

“Our new song, ‘Even Sad Birds Sing’ looks back on the last few years. It can be really sad, but birds still sing if there’s a terrible storm outside. Life doesn’t stop.

“That’s what it’s been about for us. We have to live with Mella’s illness every day, and it’s made us all closer. It wouldn’t work if we couldn’t be honest with it.”

Carron showcase their new material in their last gig of 2018 at the Grand Social, Dublin on December 5th, with tickets on sale now at €10

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Irish film slated for Netflix animation QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

NETFLIX have revealed a whole slate of kids and family programming coming to the streaming giant over the next four years, including an Irish production.

The US based company made the announcement at last week’s Web Summit, revealing that nearly 60% of Netflix members globally regularly enjoy family content, particularly animation.

In response to the huge demand, several series and feature films have been commissioned by the company, with the first round due to be debuted in 2019, with releases continuing on a regular basis up to 2022.

One of the feature films, slated for release in 2021, is the Irish made My Father’s Dragon, delivered by renowned animation studio Cartoon Saloon. My Father’s Dragon s a 2D animated family feature film from director Nora

Twomey, who also directed The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner.

It’s written by Meg LeFauve, who has worked on modern Disney classics Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur, with story by Meg LeFauve and John Morgan, who are also executive producers.

Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn of Mockingbird Pictures are producing together with Paul Young of Cartoon Saloon and Tomm Moore.

The movie will be based on the Newbery Honoured children’s novels by Ruth Stiles Gannett, and tells the story of young run-away Elmer Elevator, who searches for a captive Dragon on Wild Island and finds much more than he could ever have anticipated.

Alan Moloney and Ruth Coady of Parallel Films will also serve as executive producers alongside Gerry Shirren.

Other releases to be expected are Kid Cosmic in 2020, an animated series in production from Craig McCracken of The Powerpuff Girls

and Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends fame., about a young boy who dreams of becoming a hero - and his dream comes true.

A host of stars, including Maya Rudolph, Ricky Gervais and Alessia Cara, will all feature in The Willoughbys in 2020, a feature film about the four Willoughby children who are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their old-fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create a new and modern family.

“We know that there is no one type of family.

We embrace all kinds of creators so we can tell unique and diverse stories that resonate with each and every Netflix family,” said Melissa Cobb, Vice President of Kids and Family at Netflix With our slate of global original animated feature films and series, we want to give families more moments to share the laughter, wonder and connection that comes from being immersed in a great story.”

TV | A GRITTY LOOK AT IRELAND’S ‘DIRECT PROVISION’ SYSTEM

Taken Down is filling the Love/Hate hole RACHEL D’ARCY

THE creators of Love/Hate are blessing Irish screens again with their unique brand of gritty drama with new show, Taken Down.

After it’s debut two weeks ago, the show has managed to get people talking about one of the most serious issues facing our country today - direct provision.

Following the discovery of the body of young Nigerian girl Esme (Marlen Madenge) at a bus stop, an investigation is opened to probe the circumstances surrounding her death.

This leads inspector Jen Rooney (Lynn Rafferty ) to a nearby direct provision centre, where asylumseekers are housed and processed. The residents refuse to talk to anyone; afraid that speaking up could lead to deportation.

The series follows the detectives as they delve into and discover the world where refugees exist, and the impact that the unfolding investigation has on

Sean Fox as Fitzer, Lynn Rafferty as Jen and Orla Fitzgerald as Niamh (above), and Aïssa Maïga as Abeni (right).

Pictures: Bernard Walsh

those living in the centre and their fragile lives.

Some of the refugees find themselves under suspicion in surprising ways.

Others have traumas from their past unearthed by the police attention with tragic consequences. The interventions of the centre’s manager also become increasingly sinister.

Another young Nigerian girl from the same centre, Flora (Florence Adebambo), is reported missing,

police begin to wonder if there is a connection between her disappearance and Esme’s murder.

It becomes a race against time for the investigative team to find Flora, which leads them into a world of trafficking and prostitution.

When the police discover a brothel in the middle of the city that is connected to both Esme and Flora, they find that their moves are being countered by a

cunning gang operating the brothel.

As the detectives enter the underworld they find their lives pushed to the limits as they do all they

can to find out who killed Esme and to rescue Flora before she suffers a horrific fate.

The series - of which two episodes have aired so far is proving to be a massive hit with former (and current) fans of Love/Hate, filling the hole left behind by the gritty drama.

Much like Love/Hate gripped the nation and sparked a new kind of conversation, Taken Down takes a brave step towards shining a light on Direct Provision, one of our lesser discussed areas of society.

Shows coming to a screen near

The kids are all wild on RTEJR REBECCA RYAN

DUBLIN born and bred wildlife advocate Kealan Doyle is hitting our screens in a brand new RTEjr television series called Wild Kids.

Known as ‘The Seahorse Man’ Kealan is the owner of Seahorse Aquariums and is widely regarded as the nation’s leading Aquatic expert. Kealan will be presenting the shows which follows him and three other passionate wildlife warriors.

Dublin city and county features heavily in this new series discovering the plants, animals, bugs, birds and bees that live around us.

Kealan Doyle, 53, is based in Tallaght and is one of the presenters on the show and told Dublin Gazette the aim of the show is to encourage kids and parents to get out into nature.

“One of the positive things is for the last few years RTE had closed their kids’ TV section, so any of the tv stuff was outsourced from the UK and States. It’s the first time they’ve commissioned a wildlife programme in years.

“In a world of iPhones, iPads and obesity, the whole objective of the series is to encourage kids and parents to get out into the wild and experience some of the wonders of nature that are literally there under their noses. This series isn’t about having to travel far, it’s stuff that’s in your local pond, park, woodland etc.

“People think you have to go to tropical countries to see amazing creatures but literally you can find them in as close as your back garden.

“Even in The Dodder there’s amazing life there. We filmed two of the programmes in The Dodder which is alive with stuff from foxes, fish, otters, king fishers, animals that only live in good water quality areas.

“There’s lots of positive oasis of nature areas out there and it’s only a stone throw to where we live.”

Three of the episodes features Dublin children: Keelin and Meaghan Power, Ryan Jenkinson, Sophia Donnelly and Tadgh Ferguson as they investigate hungry nocturnal city foxes and discover the enormous amount of creatures you can find in a city park.

Kealan said it was great seeing the children’s reaction in what they found.

“Nothing will beat a child’s amazement and wonder – it’s the simple things in life, and its free. I think parents are realising more and more this stuff is important, because phones and computer games are overly stimulating, and we just need to get out into fresh air.”

Wild Kids started on November 8 and will continue on November 19 and 23 at 11:45 and is repeated at 14:55.

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WHO needs to take to the much vaunted Wild Atlantic Way, when Ireland has so many other superb destinations to take in? Patrick Finnegan was delighted to wander through, over – and even under – the Munster Vales, where ancient sights rub shoulders with some world-class dining and tourism delights, and all easily accessible from Dublin.

WHEN we think of the rich scenic beauty of Ireland, much beloved of tourists the world over, many people immediately think of our magnificent Atlantic coastline and the peerless mountain ranges that stretch from Donegal right down to West Cork, all of which is included in The Wild Atlantic Way. B u t t h e re ’s much more to Ire l a n d t h a n just that. This prompted the setting up of Munster Vales as a holiday destination, based around the mountain ranges in West Waterford, South Tipperary, East Limerick and North Cork.

These include the Comeraghs, the Knockmealdowns, the Galtees, the Ballyhouras and the Nagles, with quaint villages and townlands dotted across wonderful scenery.

The project is supported by the county councils in Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and Limerick.

Triona O’Mahony, destination and marketing manager with Munster Vales, explained: “The idea to set up Munster Vales first came about in 2014, when the tourism providers and communities around the mountain ranges felt that they needed representation on a national and international level to highlight and market the strong tourism products available in this rural region.

“Munster Vales represents 160 stakeholders.

These range from accommodation providers, activity centres, water sports, horse riding and golf clubs to cafes, restaurants, bars, walking clubs and groups, among others.

“The aim of the project is to breathe life into the rural towns and villages in this off-the-beaten-track holiday destination, support the businesses and create new job opportunities.

Echoes of our past linger at lovely Lough Gur

“It also aims to highlight the vast array of walking routes available, with more than 1,100km of way-marked routes in the region, alongside mountain biking, scenic cycling and driving routes, kayaking and outdoor activities.

“They a pproa ched their local authorities and Failte Ireland who saw the potential, and a feasibility study was carried out

by Tourism Development International and Active Me tourism, with the project deemed feasible and the board set up,” she said.

I decided to explore part of the Munster Vales and was hugely impressed with a region that is largely unknown in terms of a tourism destination, even in Ireland.

Crossing the counties of Limerick, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford, exploring the Munster Vales, where history and heritage blend seamlessly with modern Irish life, was a very pleasant experience.

Discover this Munster haul of treasures ...

My first port of call was to Lough Gur, near Bruff in Co Limerick.

This, I must admit, was completely unknown to me, but what a surprise I had in store.

Lough Gur is one of the only known places in Ireland where there has been continuous habitation for more than 6,000 years, and the presence of the people who inhabited the area can be felt in the monuments and artefacts they left behind.

A very impressive heritage centre there is full of fascinating information and artefacts from the various ages, and the centre is also a replica of a house from the Neolithic era.

My next destination was Doneraile in north county Cork, passing through Bruff, Kilmallock with its impressive medieval walled entrance and Charleville along the way.

After a lovely lunch at the local Cafe Townhouse in Doneraile, my friendly guide, Michael, brought me on a visit to the hugely impressive Doneraile Park.

This area has a long association with the St Leger family.

An outstanding feature of the demesne with its wonderful house is the range of mature and specimen trees, many now more than 300 years old. It is a beautiful tranquil area for walking.

Overnight accommodation was at Springfort Hall, an impressive historical building dating back centuries, that was converted to a hotel in 1982, situated in the wonderfully named village of Twopothouse, not far from Mallow.

slopes of the Galtee mountains, close to its border with Cork and Limerick, was an experience never to be forgotten.

The caves, dating back thousands of years, were

dropped his crowbar into a crevice.

He stooped down to pull out a few boulders to retrieve the bar – next minute, he found himself looking down into a vast series

A trip to the worldfamous Mitchelstown Caves, located in County Tipperary on the low

discovered accidentally in May 1833, by Michael Condon, who was quarrying limestone when he

of underground chambers, passages and caverns.

Owner John English brought me on a spellbind-

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Lismore’s striking manmade and natural beauty is rarely matched by other Irish spots, yet even Lismore is just one

This shot can’t do justice to the ancient Mitchelstown Caves, which are something of a wonder to behold

I was hugely impressed with the Munster Vales - a region that is largely unknown in terms of a tourism destination, even in Ireland

Historic Lismore has many architectural jewels

ing tour of the caves, with their magical stalagmites and stalactites, developed over thousands of years, and he explained that the temperature is always at 12 degrees.

There are three massive caverns, the largest measuring 51 x 31 metres, with the roof tapering up to 20m in height.

It is in this cavern that many concerts have been performed. The superb acoustics and the vast natural auditorium of the Mitchelstown Cave make for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Words themselves could never do full justice to the Mitchelstown Caves, which have to be seen at leisure, so that its timeless masterpieces become vividly imprinted on one’s memory.

Following this, a trip to Lismore in neighbouring County Waterford brought me through the magical Knockmealdown Mountains and through the lovely villages of Ballyporeen and Clogheen.

The journey to the top of the mountain at the Vee and into Co Waterford was special.

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A LITTLE-KNOWN TRAIL UNCOVERS MANY DELIGHTS

Historic Tourin House and gardens make a masterful use of nature

TRAVEL

Bustling Lismore has plenty for locals and visitors alike to enjoy

An area known as ‘The Vee’ offers some of the finest natural views and amenities in Ireland

of the treasures found scattered about the Munster Vales

Tuck into some delicious fare courtesy of Springfort Hall

The view from the summit is breathtaking, overlooking the Golden Vale and beyond.

The descent through the Comeragh Mountains,

by Mount Melleray Abbey and on to Cappoquin, was spectacular.

The area around Cappoquin on the majestic Blackwater River has an abundance of stately homes and a visit to Tourin House and Garden, part of the Waterford Garden Trail, was very enjoyable.

A few miles down the road is the heritage town of Lismore, famous for its

outstanding castle overlooking the River Blackwater.

This award-winning town is one of the highlights of any visit to the Munster Vales.

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Get a sense of our ancient past by Lough Gur

the history of the town and the castle can be viewed.

Indeed, the castle, with its wonderful gardens, was the birthplace of Robert Boyle in 1627, regarded as ‘the father of modern

My next destination was the Nire Valley, deep in the scenic Comeragh Mountains that is a paradise for hill walkers, hikers and mountain bikers.

Its trails draw people

With many concerts held there, the superb acoustics and the vast natural auditorium of the Mitchelstown Cave make for an unforgettable experience

Here you will find the exhibition galleries at Lismore Heritage Centre, where a video outlining

chemistry’.

Appropriately, Science Week is held here every November.

from all over Europe and the Nire Valley Walk, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last month,

was a huge success.

The beautifully appointed Glasha Farmhouse outside the quaint village of Ballymacarbry, famed for its food and hospitality, located on the Waterford/Tipperary border, was where I spent my final night.

Exploring the Munster Vales gives visitors some authentic Irish country life, featuring plenty of charming villages and vibrant market towns, restaurants, shops, bars and cafes, wonderful accommodations, with great food and drink.

Doneraile Park’s grounds are a delight to stroll

Getting to the Munster Vales is simple. All you have to do is turn off the N8 and explore at your leisure.

The tranquil landscape offers an ideal escape from busy city life.

This region is perfect for those who are culturally curious and the great escapers, as well as those

who appreciate hospitality, great food, picturepostcard towns and villages and stunning scenery.

Give it a try – after all, it’s all right on your doorstep.

Patrick travelled courtesy of Munster Vales.

For further information about the region, see https://munstervales.

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Rare chance for a discerning buyer to acquire a unique property DURKIN Property brings No. 24 Garville Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 to the open market.

Purpose built-in 1995 by Architect John Diskin as his principal residence, No. 24 Garville Road, is a unique detached home located on a prime residential road.

Measuring c. 2,350 sq.ft. and laid out over three levels the home is bright and spacious with custom features throughout.

Consisting of 4 large double bedrooms (one ensuite and one with rooftop terrace), a self-contained studio apartment with fitted kitchen and wooden floors, an exceptionally large living room with adjoining dining room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms (one on each floor), a laundry room (on the lower ground floor) and a WC. The upper ground floor hosts a magnificent open plan living dining area with spectacular 12’ floor to ceiling heights and a striking bay window brings considerable wow factor to this home.

Also on this floor is the kitchen and a WC. Decorative coving and ornate ceiling rose details offers character and sophistication.

The custom built fireplace with stone mantel creates a warm and welcoming room for relaxation and entertaining at home.

The mahogany and brass staircase which consists of two returns and a landing leads to a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes on the first return, adjacent to this is a large bathroom with a jacuzzi bath, WC, bidet, and WHB. The landing to the top of the house, which benefits from extensive glazing and natural light offers views over the Dublin Mountains.

From the landing, you enter a large double bedroom that leads out to a south-facing rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Private mature gardens, extensive off street parking for 3 cars and automatic entrance gates also help to make this such an appealing property.

Garville Road is a mature tree lined super prime residential road consisting of period homes.

The location is really convenient to the City with St. Stephen’s Green 2.5 miles away, and the villages of Rathgar, Dartry, Ranelagh and Rathmines on the doorstep.

It is within easy reach of some of Dublin’s best schools and universities including Trinity College and U.C.D. Sandford National, Sandford Park, Alexandra College, Gonzaga College, Kildare Place, Zion National and Stratford College.

Sports clubs nearby include Milltown Golf Club, David Lloyd Riverview, Brookfield Tennis Club, and Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club.

Contact Durkin Property at 353 1 518 0777 or email sales@ durkinproperty.ie

Price €€1,650,000

A new development of A-rated 4 bed semi-detached and terraced houses SAVILLS latest offering is Willow Glen, a new high quality development located in Carrickmines.

Consisting of 4 A-rated semi-detached and terraced houses and 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments and duplex, all the homes will be finished to a very high specification.

The 28 homes comprise 14 four bed houses and 14 apartments and duplex, offering spacious accommodation and superb energy efficiency and comfort.

The houses are constructed in timber frame with the duplex and apartments built in concrete block with concrete separating floors.

External walls are finished in select brick and self-coloured render with the roofs finished with concrete tiles.

Facia, soffits and down pipes are maintenance free and are finished in a combination of uPVC and extruded aluminium.

Willow Glen is on the Glenamuck Road 800m from the Park, Carrickmines and directly opposite Rockville Drive.

Everything is at your doorstep, from shopping centres at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, Dundrum, Stillorgan and Cornelscourt to the eateries of Foxrock, Cabinteely and Stepaside.

The scheme is also a gateway to the great outdoors with many forest parks and way -marked trails nearby.

Closer to home, golfers can choose from an array of well known clubs including Carrickmines, Dun Laoghaire, Foxrock, Stepaside and Woodbrook.

Those with an equestrian interest are well catered for with a number of local riding schools and the ever popular Leopardstown racecourse a 2 minute drive away.

There are also a number of well-estabished sports in the locality such as DLSP and Old Wesley rugby clubs, Kilmacud Crokes GAA club, Carrickmines LTC and Westwood Health Club.

The surrounding area offers a good choice of schools with primary options such as Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, Holy Trinity National School and Educate Together National School and secondary schools such as St Raphaela’s, The High School, Wesley College, St. Benildus, Loreto Foxrock and Blackrock College.

Willow Glen also offers excellent transport links to the city centre and beyond.

For drivers, the development is located just 2 mins from the M50, providing easily accessible links to Ireland’s motorway network.

For commuters, the Ballyogan Luas stop is within easy reach and the 63 bus route links to the bustling seaside town of Dun Laoghaire.

Contact Savills New Homes at +353 (0)1 618 1300 or email savills.ie

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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS

AUCTIONEERA: A New Era in Estate Agency

Fixed Price Estate Agency the New Norm in Ireland?

THE days of paying an estate agent a percentage of the final selling price of the property are numbered according to Eddie O’Driscoll, founder and managing director of Auctioneera.

According to Mr O’Driscoll, Auctioneera provides everything a traditional estate agent does for a fixed fee of €1299+VAT. Onsite valuation, professional photography, 2D f loor plans, Daft / MyHome listings, conducting viewings, negotiation and for sale sign are all included in the fixed fee.

This represents a saving of several thousand Euro compared to the traditional fee of typically in the region of 1.5-2%+VAT of the final selling price. “If you take a property that sells for €250,000 a typical estate agent will charge in the region of €5,000 including VAT & outlays.

We think this is just too high” says O’Driscoll.

There do seem to be pretty substantial savings on offer but is it too good to be true? Not so argues O’Driscoll, “One man’s margin is another man’s opportunity is something that Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder says a lot and is something we believe strongly in.

“We feel the margins in the estate agency industry are just unsustainably high and we hope to be a force to drive these margins down and return literally millions of Euro per annum to Irish property vendors.

“We have already sold over €3million worth of property, thereby returning in the region of €40,000 to Irish vendors so far.”

Auctioneera also claims to have been the first to market with accepting offers for proper-

ties being sold by private treaty online on their website.

“We have been followed of late by some of our competitors but we were proud to be first to market with that. With so much of our lives being managed online now, it seemed like a logical step to allow buyers to make offers online.

“All our vendors get a control panel that they can log into to monitor the current highest offer in real time.”

The transparency has been very well received by buyers and sellers with much of the bidding happening outside of traditional working hours, according to O’Driscoll.

With companies like Purple Bricks blazing a trail in the UK’s fixed price estate agency market, Auctioneera is certainly one to watch in the prop-tech sector.

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TRAINER TIPS

COURTESY OF

Making sure you are getting the most out of those workouts THIS week, Jess Demicoli – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – on common mistakes made in the gym even by the most regular of gym members

BEING A member of a gym and most importantly attending it regularly is the most important thing and those of you who are doing just so should be proud of yourselves. But as trainers we want to make sure that you’re not cheating yourself out of results or opening yourself up to injury.

Every day we see very basic mistakes by even the most experienced gym users. So, here’s our top tips for making sure you get the most from every workout in the gym.

SQUATS Squats are probably one of the best exercises that you can do in the gym however despite its popularity, as adults our ability to squat naturally decreases as we grow older. Often people bend their knees out to the side (like in ballet) and demiplie rather than sitting into a squat to get the full effect.

To do a squat effectively, before you bend your knees, make sure that these four points are in alignment: your heels, knees, hips, and shoulders. Point your toes slightly out and now as you bend your knees imagine you are about to sit down on a chair allowing your glutes to go back towards the wall behind you.

At the same time do not allow the back to round, instead keep you back straight and your core tight. We naturally lean a bit forward as we drop down into the squat, so allow your knees to track over your feet as you

bend. The deeper you can squat the more muscle you will engage. To begin aim to squat to knee level.

As you come back up ensure you stand tall and keep everything in alignment before repeating the movement.

SLOW DOWN YOUR REPS Many people try to do reps as fast as they can but going slower will actually help you build more strength. This is known as time under tension.

AVOID HUNCHING Hunching is something we do on the couch, in work or even in the car and can be the main cause of muscle aches and tension.

When you’re on a cardio machine, especially the stepper, roll your shoulders back and stand tall. If you lean forward and transfer some of your weight to the machine, you get less of a workout

Squats are probably one of the best exercises that you can do in the gym

So don’t rush those reps to get through your programme as quickly as possible, instead slow it down to get results.

CONTROL YOUR TRANSITIONS Don’t collapse into exercises such as a push-up or a sit-up, instead try to keep your movement as controlled and slow as possible engaging the muscles you want to activate before beginning the exercise.

and you are weakening your muscles instead of strengthening them.

DEADLIFT When you’re doing a deadlift, keep your spine straight.

Often we see people curve their spines as they lean forward which can be very detrimental to the spine.

Keep the bar close to your thighs as you hinge forward and down from the waist.

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

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

Dublin-based stylist and personal shopper, Martha Gilheaney, of Martha’s Looking Glass

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I LOVE TO SHOP. But I have to tell you a secret...

When it comes to shopping for clothes (for myself) I find it a bit exasperating! I mean I do okay but I could be a bit more organised and certainly more brave. If you saw how many striped tops, earthtoned comfy sweaters and jeans I own, you would know this to be true.

I have always been interested in seeking the help of a personal stylist. Someone who could snap me out of my chronic shopping rut. I have always thought it was way too expensive to hire one or that I had to buy thousands of euros worth of clothes to do so. I couldn’t have been more wrong!

I wanted to make sure my choice of stylist wasn’t only into trends, took the time to get to know me and had an open mind and a free spirit when it comes to style. Then I met Martha Gilheaney. I have always loved her style and her light-hearted Instgram posts, so I decided to throw caution to the wind and spend a day

shopping under her careful and considerate guidance.

I booked an appointment with this Dublinbased stylist and she gave me the most stressfree shopping experience ever! Once I booked the appointment, Martha sent me a very thorough questionnaire about my lifestyle including what I think my personal style is, what colours I like and dislike, shops I prefer, body shape and whether I am shopping for a special occasion, work or just a general update in my wardrobe. I found the questionnaire very cathartic and it really made me think of what my style truly was.

The next step was to book a time to meet.

Martha kindly met me at the weekend when I had the most free time to do so. We met up for coffee first to go over the questionnaire and make a plan of attack for the day. The best thing about that is, well before our meeting took place, she went on a preliminary shop, took photos and presented me with options I may like to try on. It is such a timesaver and she was bang on with most of the articles of clothing she selected.

About martha and her looking glass...

Where did you get the name Martha’s Looking Glass from?

I’d wanted to use my name (forename) and my surname isn’t so catchy ‘Gilheaney’ and I’d just finished reading the Alice in Wonderland books and loved them! The imagination, creativity and eccentricity appealed to me. Alice is an old world name like Martha and the book ‘Through the Looking glass’ with its ‘Looking Glass’ made perfect sense for a personal styling business so I combined the two to make ‘Martha’s Looking Glass’!

How long have you been a personal stylist?

It’s been about 18 months but the

seed was planted much earlier when I did a course in image and fashion styling a few years ago. I’ve made it my focus after completing my Masters and working abroad.

What services do you offer?

The services I offer include personal shopping, wardrobe weeding, occassionwear shopping and virtual shopping.

What is your fashion philosophy?

Fashion is more than just clothes. For me, fashion is a creative outlet where I can express myself. That is what fashion should be about. Not just simply about what you wear. It’s a way

to express yourself.

What are your favourite shops?

Zara for basics, ASOS, Mango and vintage shops.

Who would be your dream client?

Florence Welch. I love her style and would love to work with her!

What’s the key reason to hire a personal shopper?

It’s for people who are “stuck”. They are not expressing themselves or dressing the way they want to dress.

That’s what I hear from most of my clients. If you feel like that, it’s very hard to come out of that on your own.

We hit each shop and I tried on her selections, as well as some of my own. She held hangers and hangers of clothes while I looked around and then made sure I was settled in my dressing room. If sizes weren’t quite right, she would venture out and find a different size for me to try. I tried on outfits I never would have dreamed of trying on.

Some worked, some didnt’t. And if they didn’t, we had a good laugh and moved on...

She also made me aware of when, and how often, I was being too harsh on my figure and brought my attention to what parts of me that I should be proud of!

Martha also suggested that I not buy everything right away but take careful consideration to my budget and what works best with my wardrobe right now. I ended up buying four key pieces that really worked with my present wardrobe and a lush forest green blazer we both instantly knew was meant to be mine.

That ended a day of learning and pure shopping pleasure. I thanked her and proudly clutched my bags of goodies and made my way to the train station.

But it doesn’t end there. After our shopping session, she emailed me an overiew of our day and gave me guidelines to follow when out shopping on my very own again. This is just the extra personal touch I was looking for and it was sage advice.

Was a personal shopper worth the money?

Absolutely! It saved time. It saved energy. I believe it saved me money. No hasty decisions, illfitting clothes or replicating things I have bought in the past.

Not one striped top purchased!  To find out more, email Martha at marthaslookingglass@gmail.com or contact her through Facebook or Instagram. Both pages can be found under the name ‘Martha’s Looking Glass’. Christmas gift vouchers available.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL| DCU MARCH ON AS THUNDER AND KILLESTER ALSO CLAIM WINS

Dubs doing well in Superleague  DAVE DONNELLY

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DCU Saints came out on top of a pulsating Dublin derby with Templeogue in Inchicore on Saturday night as they edged out a 68-67 victory in the Men’s Super League.

Templeogue went into the game level at the top with Belfast Star and would have been confident of their fifth victory of the season against the second-from-bottom Saints.

Tariq Guebaili was the hero as he put Saints in front with five seconds to go to the buzzer in an entertaining game at Oblate Hall.

There was still time for more drama at the death as Templeogue had a chance to steal the win from the free-throw line, but they couldn’t find the target and DCU prevailed.

They did so in a large part down to the work of Martins Provizors and Mike Bonaparte, who between them netted 42 of Saints’ 68 points.

UCD Marian brought to an end a threegame losing run with a comprehensive 86-64 win over Keane’s Super

Valu Killorglin in Belfield.

The Students led 41-27 at half time and pushed the lead out in the final quarter as Conor Meany top scored with 17, just ahead of Mike Garrow with 15.

Griffith College Swords Thunder made it three wins on the bounce to move into fourth place thanks to a 87-78 win over UCC Demons, with guard Elijah Mays scoring 32.

And Pyrobel Killester remain just ahead of Swords in fourth as 26 points from Royce Williams helped them to a 99-74 win over Moycullen in Clontarf.

Courtyard Liffey Celtics remain top of the Women’s Super League courtesy of an emphatic 80-57 win over DCU Mercy in Leixlip on Saturday evening.

Celtics’ American pair Briana Greene and Allie LeClaire combined to score 54 points overall as they pulled clear of opposition who went into the game level at the top.

And Pyrobel Killester made similarly short work of NUIG Mystics in Clontarf, Christa Reed posting a massive 44-point individual total as they moved into a share of third place.

James Weldon has been appointed as Ireland Senior Women’s Basketball Head Coach. James will begin the appointment from January 1st, 2019 and will coach the squad up until the conclusion of the 2020 FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries. Coach Weldon brings a wealth of experience to the role, and recently qualified as a certified FECC (FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate) coach. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

U18’s Promoted FIBA have confirmed that the Ireland Under 18 men’s team have been promoted back to the FIBA Under 18 European Championship Division B for 2019.

The news comes after a successful summer for the squad in Division C, which saw them scoop a bronze medal back in July. Gold

medal winners from that tournament, Kosovo, have also been promoted, while silver medalists Cyprus have decided to continue to play in Division C for another year.

Ireland spent just one year in Division C, following relegation in 2017.

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS CONGRATULATIONS to our under 13’s team who this weekend, gained promotion for the second year on the trot and now play the heady heights of Division 2 next year. Congratulations to Alan and all his team.

Our Under 21’s play the semi final of ‘A’ championship against Ballyboden in Pairc Ciceam next Saturday the 17th November at 2:30pm. All support most welcome. Likewise, our Under 16’s play the “A” shield final on Blakestown Rd next Saturday 17th against Lucan at 12:30. Again, if you can support Lenny’s super lads, it would be much appreciated!

And now some important dates for your diary.

Our Annual Juvenile Awards night is on in St. Kevins school on Friday December 7th at 6:30pm, we hope to have some special guests to help make the awards more special, so bring your biggest smiles and a camera!

Our AGM is on November 25th at 3pm in the clubhouse. It is important that members attend this annual event, but please note, onlyPlayer full memof the Match Katie bers will have speaking and voting rights. and All motions and nominations must beMurray submitCaptain Sarah ted before 3 pm on Sunday 18th November.

Please Murphy after email: secretary.ballymunkickhams.dublin@gaa.

Clontarf’s Ladies IFC win.. ie.

Picture: for GAApics.

Please note, if Santa has to get something com the Mun child that has everything… The final date for Christmas orders to our merchandising team, is Wednesday 14th November. Please see our website or FaceBook page for ways to contact them ASAP! Lastly, you will find all the details you need about our annual day in Leopardstown Races, which takes place on December 29th. To enquire or to purchase tickets, please contact Dermot McMahon or David Quinlivan.

CLONTARF SUNDAY November 18th promises to be a great day with the club’s first appearance in an All-Ireland semi final. Our Peil na mBan/ Ladies Football team plays St. Brendan’s Ballygar at 1pm at Duggan Park in Ballinasloe.

The club are organising buses leaving from the clubhouse at 9.45am and back (depending on whether there is extra time) at about 6pm. Bus costs €10.

Please support our Minor A hurlers who host Ballinteer St. John’s in the Minor Hurling Championship ‘B’ Semi Final at 11am on Pitch 35.

Comhghairdeas to our

Minor ‘A ‘cailíní who qualified for ‘A’ Final where they will face Kilmacud Crokes.

Hard luck to our Faoi 21 hurlers who lost by a point in a high scoring B semi final against Plunketts by 2-20 to 3-16.

Well done to our Faoi16 ‘A ‘buachaillí who had a comprehensive win away to Round Towers Clondalkin in B Peil semi final.

The Speed and Strength workshop for U12-16 mentors takes place on Thursday 8-10pm on astro with Shane Dalton.

Mentors asked to reserve their place with James Costello.

GAA: STAR STUDDED EVENT THIS FRIDAY IN SWORDS

Fingallians gym named in Harrington’s honour  JAMES HENDICOTT

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FINGALLIANS will celebrate the life and acknowledge the achievements of their hugely successful underage manager Paddy Harrington with a game and a ceremony in their Clubgrounds on Friday night at 7pm.

T h e Sw o r d s c l u b were the Dublin minor champions under Harrington in 1988. The boss, described by team member Paul Gormley as “far, far ahead of his time,” managed the same side from the under-10 age group all the way through to their minor success. The side won the under-14 feile, the under-15 championship and the Dublin minor championship.

Harrington passed away a couple of years ago, and Fingallians will rename their gym after him in celebration of his contribution to the club, with a ceremony

attended by Harrington’s widow Marian, his five daughters and his granddaughters.

The Fingallians minor champions from his time in 1988 will then reunite on the pitch, playing a contest against the Dublin minor side of the same season at the club.

away in the US, so won’t be in attendance).

The sides - who are now in their late-40s will play 20 minutes each way on Fingallians artificial pitch, with the game getting underway after the ceremony honouring Harrington.

“He never had to knock

Fingallians, said of the late minor boss. “He used to have specific plans for the opposition, he used to get the magnetic boards out and talk about where we were all going to play and how were going to stop certain players.

“One player he always had a plan for was Vin-

Fingallians gym which will be dedicated to legendary club member Paddy Harrington on Friday Night.

That Dublin minor side in particular featured a number of high profile players, including current Dublin manager Jim Gavin (who looks likely to turn out) and county star Dessie Farrell (who is

on doors to get you to play football. To tell you the truth we were all a little afraid of him, but he was a terrific manager and we were all thankful for him, too,” Paul Gormley, now PRO at

nie Murphy from Trinity Gaels, who was almost unplayable at the time, though we usually found a way to beat them.”

Murphy will be amongst t h e p l aye rs t u r n i n g out for the Dublin side,

Clontarf Under 13 C Boys in action during their win against Whitehall Colmcille under the setting November sun.

Fingallians Under 15 League & championship double winning team - 1984/1985 with manager Paddy Harrington.

some of whom haven’t met since they played at minor level.

“I remember the team being made up mostly of players from the same clubs, as it was back then.

Especially in the 60s and 70s the Dublin sides were taken almost all from teams like St Vincent’s,” Gormley remembers.

“We won the Dublin Championship, but we didn’t have a single player in the Dublin minor side, despite regularly beating teams who had four or five players on it.

We were a really close team, without major stars but without big weaknesses.”

The Dublin side for Friday’s game is set to be a starstudded outfit, while the Fingallians team have two members flying back from the US to line out for the game alongside their old compatriots. The competition, Gormley insists, will be strong, but this time it’s very much all in Harrington’s honour.

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INTERNATIONAL SOCCER: LAST HURRAH AT AVIVA FOR WHELAN

LOI SHORTS Ben Mohamed wins African Champs league

6-year old Sophia Chiau with Northern Ireland’s Jonny Evans & Steven Davis and Republic of Ireland’s David Meyler and Shane Duffy during a visit to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Picture: David Fitzgerald/SPORTSFILE

Whelan set for final Irish appearance  DAVE DONNELLY

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CLONDALKIN’S Glenn Whelan will captain the Republic of Ireland on his 85th and final international appearance against Northern Ireland on Thursday.

The Aston Villa midfielder will lead out his country as he takes to the field at the Aviva Stadium for what Martin O’Neill hinted will be his last in a green shirt.

34-year-old Whelan hasn’t formally announced his retirement from international football but hasn’t been called up since Ireland’s World Cup play-off defeat to Denmark last November.

He won’t travel to Aarhus for Ireland’s final UEFA Nations League clash, coincidentally against the Danes, on Sunday.

Whelan has stood in as captain on a number of occasions during his 10-year international career, most recently in the 2017 World Cup qualifier with Austria.

And he’ll lead out what could be an experimental Irish side with Dublin-born Southampton striker Michael Obafemi in the frame to step into injured clubmate Shane Long’s boots.

Robbie Brady makes his long-awaited return to the international fray 11 months

after sustaining a horror leg break as part of a cohort of seven Dubliners.

Matt Doherty, Enda Stevens, Jeff Hendrick and Shaun Williams complete the septet in a squad that also marks a first call-up for Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

“Glenn is a bit like myself, he can be a bit narky,” O’Neill told reporters on Monday.

“But we’re fine, honestly, really good. I tell you what he didn’t do. He never shirked responsibility no matter how the game was going.

“He still wanted to get the ball and that is a really decent sign of a player. I’ve a bit of time for him as a player. We haven’t always seen eye-to-eye on things, but he’s been very good.

“In my time there, his overall influence on the side was very good and he deserves to captain the side. It may well be the last time.”

Tributes Seamus Coleman will give up the captaincy for the day to Whelan, and he continued the tributes to the midfield stalwart.

“One thing that stands out — and it’s the same with Robbie Keane — they are really proud to play for their country.

“He was someone I learned from in that respect — be proud to play for your coun-

try, when you meet up to train, you train properly.

“He doesn’t get a lot of credit for the type of role he does, a holding midfielder who broke play up.

“We were all aware of the criticism that he would have been getting., but it says a lot about him that he came in every international trip and he did his job.”

Whelan played underage football with Maryland in Clondalkin before moving to Cherry Orchard in Ballyfermot.

He secured a move to Manchester City but, despite making a sole appearance in a UEFA Cup game in 2003, he didn’t break through in the Premier League.

Whelan joined Sheffield Wednesday, who were then in the third tier of English football, in 2004 and helped the Yorkshire side to promotion in his first season.

He was made captain the following year aged 21 but couldn’t prevent Wednesday from relegation back to League One. Whelan’s form earned him a move to Stoke City in January 2008, and he became a regular fixture as the club were promoted to the Premier League for the first time.

He was handed his international debut in Giovanni Trapattoni’s first match in charge, a 1-1 draw with Serbia in 2008.

FORMER BOHEMIANS and UCD soccer player Ayman Ben Mohamed was part of Tunisian champions Esperance de Tunis’ side on Friday, as they overcame north African rivals Al Ahly of Egypt to take African Champions League title.

Ben Mohamed was raised in Dublin, and studied at Trinity College.

He played for UCD, Bohemians and Longford Town before he set off for his homeland back in 2016, as well as for top Dublin youth club St Joseph’s Boys before signing for UCD in 2012, as a 17-year-old.

It was Ben Mohamed’s form under Keith Long as Bohemians that brought him to the Tunisian champions attention.

He gained an international call up whilst still playing in Dublin, though was only a squad player for Tunisia until he made his debut against Niger last month.

In the African club final, Ben Mohamed’s side overturned the 3-1 deficit in front of a crowd of close to 60,000 just outside the capital. Tunis grabbed a 3-0 win, with goals from Saad Bguir and Anice Badri for a 4-3 aggregate win. The win was their first against Al Ahly in ten attempts.

Ben Mohammed played the entire 90 minutes, and now has the FIFA World Club Cup to look forward to in the United Arab Emirates this coming December.

FAI President Donal Conway and SSE’s Áine Plunkett, presents the Best Family Initiative Award to Mark Lynch, centre, Paul Weaver, left, and Bill Gleeson, right, from Shamrock Rovers. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

ROVERS HONOURED AT SSE LEAGUE AWARDS SHAMROCK Rovers took home two of the big prizes from the 2018 SSE Airtricity League Club Awards last Thursday afternoon as they were honoured with the Best Family Initiative and Best Overall Marketing gong.

Bohemian FC, meanwhile, were hailed for their Best Community Initiative and were given a commendation for the SSE Airtricity League Club of the Season.

Now in its second year, the Club Awards recognise, support and encourage each club in the Premier and First Division to strive in their efforts to excel off the pitch as much as they do on it.

Cork City were the big winners at the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge picking up three awards, including the prestigious SSE Airtricity League Club of the Season Award for the second year.

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CRAOBH CHIARAIN NO winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €3000 on Monday 5th November. Seven match 3 winners each receive €86. Numbers were: 8,18,19 & 20.

Next Jackpot will be €3500. 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 are €20 each for 4 weekly draws. First draw takes place on Saturday 1st December and the final draw on Saturday 22nd December.

Our thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning in aid of Juvenile Funds Bingo in the Club Lounge on Thursday at 9pm.

Entry is €10 including Jackpot.

The Juvenile Section AGM will take place on Thursday 22nd November at 9pm. The Club AGM will take place on Tuesday 4th December.

CRUMLIN MINORS play the Semi Final of their football championship on Sunday at 11am in Bloomfield.

Our Christmas fair takes place on Sunday the 2nd of December in Crumlin GAA from 12 noon to 5pm. We are looking for donations of unwanted gifts, household items, jewellery, games etc. We would appreciate if you could all donate to this fundraiser for our Club.

FUTSAL: TEMPLEOGUE SCHOOL’S BOYS EMULTATE EPIC GIRLS

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Adult player of the year awards will take place on the 24/11/2018 at 9pm and the juvenile awards will take place on the 12/01/2019.

Lotto was not won numbers drawn were 7,17,24,25.

There were 4 match 3 winners and next week’s winning jackpot will be €8,950.

Joker Poker was not won and next week’s Jackpot is €1,550

ERIN’S ISLE FINGLAS WELL done to the Under 14 girls representing Erin’s Isle in Ballymacnab in Armagh at the weekend. They played their hosts in Camogie on Saturday and stayed overnight to play their opponents in a football game the next day.

Congrats to the Under 13 Boys Football team who won the league on Saturday.

Well done to the Under 15 Hurling team who were also successful at the weekend, with a Championship Final win on Sunday morning.

The Under 15’s have also been promoted to Division 1 Football for next season also. A great year all round in both codes for this team. Well done to all of the players and the management team.

More good news came on Sunday from our Junior Mens footballers, who won their league promotion play off Final.

The Under 14 Hurlers also secured promotion at the weekend. This is back-to-back promotions for this team. Well done boys and to all of the management team. Keep up the hard work next season.

The Under 14 and 15 girls plus Daniel O Donovan got the chance to meet former Irish long distance runner Catherina Mc Kiernan in Sports Ireland during the week The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Erin’s Isle GAA club will take place in the club hall on Friday 7th December 2018 at 8 pm. Completed forms returned on or before 15th November 2018 by email to secretary.erinsisle.dublin@ gaa.ie or deposited in the box located in the clubhouse.

SAINT MacDara’s, Templeogue made it a futsal double delight as their boys followed their girls to win an FAI Post Primary Schools Dublin Futsal Finals double.

The boys saw off a confident Coláiste Chilliain, Chluain Dolcáin in the final at the National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown.

Similar to the girls showcase earlier in the week, it was a solitary goal that did the damage in the final with Aaron McDonnell popping up with the winner.

His sister Ruth scored the winner for the girls while sister Ciara was the shot stopper, making for a great occasion for the McDonnell household.

With the late withdrawal of Larkin Community College, nine teams lined out with one group of four and another of five that made the cut from the regional qualifiers.

Portmarnock Community School, Oatlands Col-

lege, Blackrock, Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun and MacDara’ were all competing for top spot.

In the other group were Woodbrook College, Coláiste Chilliain, Chluain Dolcáin, Kylemore College, Riversdale Community College and Synge Street CBS Secondary School.

The Clondalkin students made light work of their group games with four wins from four to secure top spot while Kylemore College were also impressive in this division.

Pól O’Sluaghain’s side notched up 12 goals, only conceding three in the four outings. They secured a 3-1 victory over Kylemore and a 4-1 win over Woodbrook College in the next game.

A 4-1 success against Riversdale Community College preceded a 1-0 success against Synge Street.

Thomas O’Muireagan was their talisman with a supreme performance that saw him round four

players to convert some super goals.

Mac Dara’s squad were under the watchful eye of mentor Conor Canavan but could he follow in Jason Carey & Lauren Tynan’s footsteps by leading them to the title?

Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun were first up in this group and Templeogue showed their desire by slotting four past them to take the game 4-1 with Eoin Mougan and Callum McElligott both

getting a brace.

The Templeogue side struggled against an inform Portmarnock side but Cian McManus snatched a 1-0 win. Mougan was again on form against Oatlands to making it three wins from three in a 2-0 result.

It set up the final where Coláiste Chilliain had plenty of possession and looked comfortable on the ball but they just couldn’t break down the Templeogue defence. As

predicted, the game was decided by a splendid goal courtesy of their star man McDonnell.

An historic occasion for the School, picking up both the Boys & Girls Dublin Futsal titles with a phenomenal work rate from all the players involved against some much fancied opposition.

MacDara’s now progress to the girls and boys competitions on the Leinster stage on November 21 and 22.

Schmidt’s Griffith honour

IRISH rugby’s head coach Joe Schmidt got robed up recently before being presented with the Griffith College Distinguished Fellowship Award 2018 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish sport.

Previous recipients have included Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese and Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney and John Hume.

Under Schmidt’s leadership, Ireland have achieved sustained rugby success, including Joe Schmidt gets robed up by Fiona Byrne at three Six Nations Championships in five years the ceremony. Picture: Leon Farrell/Sportsfile and the Grand Slam and Triple Crown in 2018.

They face a huge date on Saturday evening at 7pm in the Aviva Stadium when world number two ranked Ireland take on Schmidt’s homeland and current number one New Zealand.

The tie has been given extra spice with suggestions Schmidt could be in line to be the next All Blacks coach when Steve Hansen steps down from the role.

Hansen, for his part, says this is a battle to declare who is the best team in the world right now.

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WIN ON DUBLIN STAGE

HOCKEY: SANDYMOUNT SIDE WIN DUBLIN 4 DERBY DATE

Railway back on track with key Muckross win WOMEN’S EY HOCKEY LEAGUE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

Railway Union’s Hannah de Burgh Whyte Picture: Adrian Boehm

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Saint MacDara’s celebrate their success

WNL AWARDS

Shels stars win big at league celebrations SHELBOURNE’S Isibeal Atkinson and Alannah McEvoy were among the attendees at last weekend’s Continental Tyres Women’s National League awards at the Ballsbridge Hotel.

The club had a good evening on the awards front with Emily Whelan winning Under-17 player of the year while Seana Cooke was named in the team of the season.

Picture: Piaras O Midheach

RAILWAY Union won their Dublin 4 derby to give them some breathing room from the relegation places as Muckross wait for their first win at this level continues.

The Marlborough Road hosts started well with Sophie Barnwell set through one on one but Carolyn Cramption snuffed out the chance.

Railway, meanwhile, nailed their first chance as Hannah de Burgh Whyte scored a low dragflick for 1-0 in the eighth minute.

It remained that way through an even first half with Muckross finding the net from a Laura Hanlon corner sweep from the injector spot but the effort did not stand as it went over the backboard.

Railway moved further ahead despite Niamh Sweeney’s yellow card as they took a quick free to cut loose with Sarah Hawkshaw battling her way through in midfield. She spread the play out to Kate Lloyd whose pass picked out the arriving Katie Fearon to bundle in under pressure for 2-0.

Railway had a couple more corners in the closing quarter and a yellow for the returning Anna May Whelan but they closed out the tie for their first win since the opening day of the campaign.

“We competed really well and were certainly unlucky with some of the chances we had,” Muckross coach Sarah Scott said afterwards as they continue to search for their first win of the campaign since promotion.

“As the game went on, Railway got a grip but we fought back and could have equalised.

“We are getting there and definitely improving game by game. We are very young as everyone knows but we have a huge amount of talent and are really looking forward to our game away against Harlequins.”

Elsewhere, UCD moved back into third place with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Pembroke.

It was all Pembroke in the first quarter until UCD plundered something from nothing, Michelle Carey rebounding after Ellen Curran’s shot fell her way, applying a lovely finish.

That settled the students and they doubled their advantage in the second quarter in delightful fashion, Anna Richardson intercepting in midfield, playing it to Niamh Carey who worked the ball to Nina Heisterkamp who made no mistake.

Ava Beatty went very close to a third in the final throes of the half but Pembroke hit back after the big break with Laura Noble finding Sinead Loughran at the back post to half the deficit.

They forced UCD to do a lot of defending with Leah McGuire making numerous interventions and, at the far end, she added to her performance with their third goal, nailing a corner strike for 3-1.

Wesley succumb to late Naas double

AIL DIVISION 1B

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OLD Wesley looked like they might, for the second week in a row, upset the odds with a win over a higher ranked team.

It was not to be, however, with the visitors scoring two late tries to deny Wesley even a loser’s bonus point as they fell 31-23 in All-Ireland League Division 1B The first half was fairly evenly balanced with both sides attempting to gain a foothold.

After just four minutes, JJ O’Dea

made one of his typical breaks and some further good ball handling saw Tommy O’Callaghan jink his way in to score the first try.

Rory Stynes converted the kick to take a 7-0 lead. Naas replied after some concerted forward pressure with Paulie Tolofua claiming the grounding and Peter Osborne converted.

Stynes, though, added a pair of penalties before the break for a 13-7 half-time lead.

It remained that way until the hour mark when Stynes again stepped up and, from 45 metres

out, split the posts and a healthy position.

But Naas responded immediately, bringing play up to the Wesley 22 with Osborne getting in for a try under the posts, which he converted with ease.

The Naas resurgence continued and they forced a penalty, which Osborne kicked, to retake the lead.

From the restart Paul Derham won possession and following some slick handling Cronan Gleeson bundled over close to the posts for a converted try, 23-17 to

Old Wesley.

But they could not cling on to the lead and a blocked down kick led to a five-metre scrum which Naas ran wide for Fionn Higgins to score in the corner.

Osborne struck the conversion perfectly and Naas were back in the lead.

With three minutes remaining, an intercept pass taken by Higgins who ran the length of the pitch for a try under the posts.

There was no way back leaving it a fruitless and disappointing result for Old Wesley.

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CLUB NOTES NA FIANNA

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CONGRATS to our U21 Hurlers on Saturday’s Championship wins. A’s now through to Final and B’s progress to semis. Hard luck to our Junior Footballers losing out to Cuala in Sunday’s Championship final. Good Championship win for our Minor B Camogie team on Sunday and hard luck to A’s. Huge congrats to U15 Hurlers on doing the Championship double in Parnell Park on Sunday with wins for the A’s and B’s in their finals. Congrats also to our U14 Ladies Footballers on Championship final win.

Full fixture list available on club website www.clgnafianna.com/fixtures/ Best of luck to all teams, all support welcome.

Members’ Subscriptions now due and can be paid online or in the club office (Mon-Fri 9-1pm) or at Fáilte Hub at Saturday’s Nursery.

Céili and Set-Dancing this Friday night in Club 9pm-12, music by Brian Boru Céilí band, Bean an tí Mary Uí Mhurchú, táille €10, all welcome.

2011 Boys Table Quiz Fundraiser in Club Thursday 22nd November at 7.30pm, all welcome.

Annual Friends of Na Fianna night Saturday 15th December, 8pm til late, always a great night.

Sincere sympathies of the Club are offered to the Murchan and MacDonald families on the recent passing of Dr Dermot MacDonald, Father of Deirdre Murchan, Father in law of John and Grandfather of Ladies Footballers Aisling and Elizabeth and Adult Footballers Eoin and Matthew.

Sympathies also to the Deering family on the recent passing of Mrs Moira Deering, Mother of 2004 Boys mentor Norman, Mother in law of Barbara and Grandmother of former Ladies Footballers Emily and Alice and 2004 boys Gavin.

O’TOOLE’S OUR minor footballers need your support as they take on the mighty Ballyboden in the final of the championship in O’Toole Park, Crumlin at 10:30am this Sunday. This game is the culmination of all their hard work throughout the season and we wish our lads the very best.

Our GPO David is presenting a GAA coaching foundation course on Wednesday 14th November at 7pm in St Paul’s national school hall. He also has a Nursery course on Saturday 24th. Contact David Needham on 086 3101034 if you wish

to complete either of these courses .

Our annual mass for deceased members and friends of O’Toole’s is Sunday 18th November at 4pm, all welcome.

We have an EGM on Wednesday 21st November at 8pm. All voting members should attend.

This Saturday night in our lounge for your entertainment is ‘Carl Philips, and Sunday with ‘Tom Peters.

There was no winner of our Thursday night ‘Live’ Club Lotto draw. The numbers were 6, 7, 10, 24. The jackpot this week is €4,900.

RAHENY WE are delighted to announce that Raheny GAA Club, All Star initiative are finalists in the CARA National Inclusion Awards 2018, taking place on 28th November.

This is a prestigious event for organisations who enable participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in sport and other physical activities. It’s a great honour to reach the final shortlist.

Disappointment for our u15 hurlers who lost their final on Sunday to a stronger Commercials team on scoreline 2-13 to 1-10. Thanks to all the players, parents and mentors for their effort and commitment.

The 2005 Boys GAA Féile 2019 Fundraiser takes place on Friday November 16th at 7.15pm (Doors 7pm) at Raheny GAA Club Hall. Tickets €10. A fun night for all the family is guaranteed. Please support and bring a friend. There will be spot prizes on the night and a raffle draw, while a tuck shop will be open.

Last Orders for official club gear to guarantee delivery before Christmas will be this Friday 16th November. We have created an order form for the Raheny GAA Club shop. Images and the order form are available via our website. If you would like to purchase gear, please fill out the form and return to the Club Bar, Club Shop or via email to clubshop@rahenygaa.ie All forms must be returned by Friday the 16th November to guarantee availability of items before Christmas. You will be notified when items are available for collection from the Club Shop so it is important to include your contact details on the form.

Payment is upon collection, do not include cash with the order form.

HURLING : SHOCK AFTER GILROY EXIT

Dubs Hurlers backing new boss Kenny - O’Donnell  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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WHITEHALL Colmcille’s Eoghan O’Donnell says the Dublin Senior hurlers are fully behind new manager Mattie Kenny and that the Galway native is the right choice for the job.

Kenny, who guided Cuala to the AIB AllIreland Senior Club Hurling title earlier this year, before losing their Dublin, Leinster and All-Ireland crowns, after a Dublin SHC semi-final loss to Kilmacud Crokes; was confirmed as the new Blues boss last week.

O’Donnell revealed at an AIG Skills event on Monday with the AllBlacks, who face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this weekend; that Kenny was the first choice among players to succeed Pat Gilroy as Dublin manager.

“Mattie probably was the first choice between the players, his record speaks for itself,” O’Donnell said.

There’s already been a

meeting between some of the players and the new management, which took place last weekend at one of the Clayton Hotels in the capital.

“He made it clear that this isn’t a transition period, we are going to build on what happened last year and we won’t re invent the wheel,” O’Donnell revealed.

“I’m sure it’ll take a small bit of adjusting for him but his expertise from the meeting itself looks very positive.

“Everyone is delighted, all the backroom team around him, all the players are available, we’re delighted with how it’s shaping up so far.”

But while a new man in charge is an exciting prospect, O’Donnell recalls with great shock, when he learned of Pat Gilroy’s departure, during a holiday in Croatia last September, when he received a call from the St. Vincent’s clubman.

“I thought it was one of the lads taking the pi** out of me, I couldn’t believe it at all.” he said.

CAPTAIN’S RUN Cumann na mBunscol heroes return

ALL the winning captains from the recent Cumann na mBunscol finals returned to Croke Park for a special group photo, showing off their silverware from the annual primary school festival of Gaelic games.

They are pictured with Alan Black, from Allianz, the sponsor of the event.

Picture: piaras o midheach / SPORTSFILE

Eoghan O’Donnell with All Blacks player Kieran Reid during the AIG Skills Challenge in Castleknock Golf Club on Monday. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/SPORTSFILE

“Before Pat rang there was a buzz that I have never seen around Dublin hurling, lads couldn’t wait to get back to the gym and it was August and lads were meeting to do programs and do hill runs in Phoenix Park.”

Dublin begin life under

their new management next month when they face Carlow away in the opening round of the Bord na Móna Walsh Cup on December 9th, as part of a round-robin series, which also sees matches against Offaly and Laois in the Group stages.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: CLONTARF IN FIRST EVER ALL-IRELAND SEMI

FODH to honour small ball heroes

Clontarf and their captain Sarah Murphy (pictured here with Leinster LGFA’s Dominic Leech after the Leinster Final), will be hoping to get closer to further silverware this weekend. Picture:GAAPics.com

‘Tarf ladies aiming to create history  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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CLONTARF Ladies Footballers are boldly going where no one from the club has gone before this weekend, as they face into an All-Ireland Intermediate semifinal against Galway and Connacht winners St Brendan’s at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Sunday (1pm).

Prior to their Leinster Championship adventure, the hurling team were the only Clontarf side to step outside of county bounds for club Championship action, so for Mick Cronin’s charges to be 60 minutes away from an All-Ireland Final is some achievement, win, lose or draw in the West this weekend.

“Our Junior Hurlers made the first round of Leinster twice in the last couple of years, but before that we never had any success, ”Cronin told the Dublin Gazette.

“To win a Leinster Championship a few weeks ago was pretty special for the club.”

Clontarf are virtually injury free, barring a few niggles ahead of the lastfour clash this weekend, and with four

HURLING

games inside the past eight weeks, the side are well primed for action.

“It’s been every second week really since the middle of September,” Cronin said.

“We’ve had eight matches in the last e i g h t we e k s, including Club Champions h i p m a tc h e s and two league games, so there’s been a lot of games, but fortunately we aren’t carrying any injuries that are too serious. “ I wo u l d n’t say anyone is carrying anything which would make them unavailable for selection.”

Cronin says having consistency in the scheduling of games is key.

“It’s better to have regular games

“

than sitting around for 8-10 weeks in the Summer without any games,” he said.

“Definitely having games every week helps, and when you are winning players want to show up, and they want to train.

“Everybody t r a i n s t o p l ay m a tc h e s. T h ey don’t play matches to train, so everybody is keen to play.

“The other side of it is, that we had three players on Dublin Seniors, and three with Dublin Minors, so we wouldn’t have seen those all during the year.

“Getting them all together. It’s probably the first six or eight weeks of the year, where we have had the 20-25 girls available at one time, so it does help.”

We’ve had eight matches in the last eight weeks, including Club Championship matches and two league games, so there’s been a lot of games, but fortunately we aren’t carrying any injuries that are too serious.

Clontarf’s current success is no real surprise, given the progress at underage level in the past few years.

“We won the Minor ‘A’ Championship last year, and we have seven of that squad on our panel now, and three from the Minors in the previous year,” Cronin said.

“We’ve 10 girls who would have been playing ‘A’ division football or representing Dublin over the last five or six years, and it does make a difference.

“We have a couple of girls who have been around for a few years, but the average age is about 23-24, which is a good age. Previously we would have had a lot of girls who were playing for a long-time and were unfortunate that they ran out of road.

“We are still relatively young if you were to put us up against the likes of Foxrock-Cabinteely. Their average age is probably 26. It’s a good age squad for the competition we are in to be fair.”

T h e a fo re m e n t i o n e d Fox ro c kCabinteely await in the Dublin SFC next year, but first for Clontarf it’s about perhaps taking All-Ireland Intermediate silverware.

THE cream of Dublin Hurling and Camogie will be honoured at the Annual Friend’s of Dublin Hurling Celebration Night at The Red Cow Moran Hotel n Friday November 23rd next.

The Awards which are in their 12th year provide due recognition for all aspects of the small ball in the capital and the vital work which goes in, not just by the players, but also their clubs at both Juvenile and Adult levels; and schools also at Primary and Secondary levels.

There is a great spread of award winners from right across the City for 2018.

Lucan Sarsfields clubman and Dublin hurler Chris Crummey has been honoured with the Senior Hurler of the Year award.

St. Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh’s Aisling Carolan will pick up the corresponding Camogie award; while Clontarf’s Paddy Smyth has been named as Young Hurler of the Year.

St. Kevin’s Hurling and Camogie Club are the Juvenile Club of the Year; with Naomh Fionnbarra taking the Adult Club award.

St. MacDaras Community College in Templeogue are the Second Level School winners, with Lucan’s Griffeen Valley Educate Together National School taking the Primary School award.

The event promises to be a great night of hurling entertainment, with each of the clubs and schools receiving a set of jersies compliments of O’Neills, and a plaque. The Hall of Fame winner will be revealed on the night.

Tickets are available from Michael on 0872331983.

GazetteSPORT NOVEMBER 15-21, 2018

ALL OF YOUR DUBLIN CITY SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 33-39

HURLERS BACK KENNY

HURLING: Eoghan

O’Donnell says that Dublin Senior hurlers will throw their weight behind new manager Mattie Kenny.

SEE P38

WHELAN EXIT SOCCER: Glenn

Whelan is set to play for the Republic of Ireland for the final time in the Aviva Stadium. SEE P35

TARF AIMING FOR HISTORY LADIES FOOTBALL: Clontarf

Ladies Footballers are aiming to become the first team to reach an All-Ireland Final in the Club’s History on Sunday.

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Supple forced to call time on glittering career  DAVE DONNELLY

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BOHEMIANS goalkeeper Shane Supple has announced his shock retirement from playing just five months after he was called up to the senior international team.

The 31-year-old had been looking forward to his peak years with the Gypsies but has been forced to call it a day to a persistent hip injury.

It’s likely also the former All-Ireland winner’s last active involvement in GAA, having already taken a step back from his commitments with St Brigid’s this year to focus on soccer.

“As of today, I will be hanging up my gloves and stepping away from the game,” said the Navan Road native in a statement posted on the Bohemians website.

“This is a decision I haven’t taken lightly but, due to a persistent hip issue, I feel I can no longer play to the level needed and, more importantly, that I expect of myself.

“I need to listen to my body and can no longer put it through the high level of physical demand required at this level of competition as a goalkeeper in the League of Ireland.

“I had envisaged playing long into my 30s and intended doing that with Bohs – a club that has been so good to me and has given me the most enjoyable years of my playing career.”

Shane Supple (in yellow for both teams) enjoyed success for both St. Brigid’s and Bohemians. He was Brigid’s captain for their 2011 Dublin SFC success, while he earned Leinster Senior Cup soccer honours with Bohemians in 2016. Pictures: Chris Lynam/Peter O’Doherty

“I will miss Friday nights in Dalymount the most,

“The atmosphere created by the best fans in the world with the flares, banners and Johnny Logan’s Hold Me Now. Nothing will replace that!

Supple was an outstanding talent who made his name in England with Ipswich Town before walking away from the professional game at the age of 22 and returning to play GAA. The transition was seamless as he helped his local club St Brigid’s to their second Dublin Senior Football Championship in his first full season in 2011, and subsequently losing a Leinster final against West-

meath’s Garrycastle.

He was part of the Dublin intercounty panel for the 2013 season and he was an unused backup to Stephen Cluxton as Jim Gavin’s side lifted the Sam Maguire.

After a year in the Leinster Senior League with Crumlin United, Supple made his return to top-level soccer in 2016 with Bohs.

His performances earned him the attention of Ireland interna-

tional manager Martin O’Neill, who called up for summer friendlies with France and the USA this year.

“I will miss Friday nights in Dalymount the most -the atmosphere created by the best fans in the world with the flares, banners and Johnny Logan’s Hold Me Now. Nothing will replace that!

“As a team we always knew you had our backs no matter the result and

that’s something not many players can say about their own fans.

“I will never forget the [Cup] replay in Turner’s Cross when you all sung The Auld Triangle after the game as we warmed down. The hairs on the backs of our necks stood up.

“We may not have won any trophy, but we were successful in creating a bond between everyone associated with Bohs.”

He concluded: “Sport

has given me so much enjoyment from as long as I can remember up to my last game in Dalymount at the end of this season.

“Sport has taught me some of the most valuable life lessons and allowed me to meet some great people who have had such a positive impact on my life.

“I can look back on my career with no regrets and an awful lot of fond memories.”