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FINGLAS | BELOVED LANDMARK TAKEN DURING STORM OPHELIA
Thanks and relief as stolen statue is found MARK O’BRIEN
DUBLIN City Council has said it will work to have a beloved Finglas statue that was stolen during Storm Ophelia put back up as soon as possible. Locals expressed outrage after the beloved local statue was stolen in Finglas village during the storm. The Let The Life Flow Through statue – better known as the Mother and Child statue – was stolen after a tree fell on it, loosening it from its base. The statue, by artist Elizabeth McLaughlin, has been a landmark in the Finglas area since 1996 and takes pride of place in the community. Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West Noel Rock described the act as “despicable” and is urged anyone with information
The Mother and Child statue was stolen after a tree fell on it, loosening it from its base
relating to the incident to contact Gardai. Speaking ahead of its discovery, he said: “A number of men were seen putting the statue into a vehicle, though Dublin City Council has stated that
the men were not part of a council work crew. “The report that this statue, which takes pride of place in Finglas village, has been potentially stolen concerns me greatly. “Especially during
a period where people across the country were looking out for themselves, their families and their communities, it pains me to imagine that people have potentially taken advantage of this [storm to take the statue].” Deputy Rock said he had spoken with gardai, who deployed a number of vehicles to search for the statue. Locals took to social media to condemn the theft. One wrote: “Tree falls on Mother and Child Statue in Finglas, then statue is promptly robbed! I hope yis’re hit with a roof slate.” Another added: “Why do people keep robbing/ defacing this statue? It’s a mother and her child. It’s not religious or political. It represents the most basic bond in society.” However, on Tuesday
evening Deputy Rock confirmed that the statue had been found and he took to social media to thank locals for their efforts in recovering the statue. He said: “Delighted to get a phone call from gardai to say that the statue has been found in good condition. “I would like to thank the gardai for their quick and thorough response here. Hopefully, the statue will be restored to her rightful place soon. “Thanks to everybody who contacted myself, Dublin City Council and gardai with information. The community really pulled together here and helped pull it out of the bag.” Council officials later confirmed to Deputy Rock that they would work to have the statue back in place as soon as possible.
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Slattery’s wins at Irish Pubs Global Awards SLATTERY’S Pub in Beggars Bush took the Irish Pubs Global Awards by storm by winning three titles last week. The Slattery’s team were delighted to walk away with Best Marketing Campaign in Ireland, Best Irish Pub in Ireland and Best Marketing Campaign Global. Hosted in the Round Room of the Mansion House, the best of Irish Pubs around the world were represented, with entrants from North America, Europe, Thailand and Australia to mention a few. It was Slattery’s imaginative St Patrick’s Day marketing campaign which led them take home the award for both Ireland and Global Best Marketing Campaign. This saw the pub react to the worldwide disgust of a poorly poured pint by Canadian pub, Railtown Cafe. In response to this, and to spread the St Patrick’s Day spirit, Slattery’s offered perfectly poured pints of Guinness to anyone of age with a valid Canadian passport between a two hour window.
Call for local authorities to deal with ‘hazardous’ leaves CALLS have been made for the Dublin local authorities to manage potentially hazardous falling autumn leaves. Fianna Fail spokesperson for Dublin John Lahart has called for special measures to be undertaken to deal with the problem. He said: “As leaves continue to fall through the remainder of October, they can become extremely dangerous, particularly as the weather begins to turn damp and wet which makes the fallen leaves slippery. These leaves are not just dangerous for pedestrians but for drivers and cyclists too who should exercise caution while using the road.”
Advaith Bharathwaj from Mulhuddert and Jennifer Moffit from Walkinstown. Picture: MICHAEL KELLY
Celebrating the local Indian community
LOCAL families were treated to a spectacular puppet show last week as part of an event celebrating the Indian community in Ireland. Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal – a troupe of 11 puppeteers - delivered a 75-minute-long show that featured a huge collection of marionette puppets that were artistically carved and painted by hand. The shows took place at the Assumption School in Walkinstown on Saturday before moving on to the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre on Sunday for two shows.
€6.7m initiative to help support coastal waters A €6.7M climate change research initiative led by University College Dublin was launched last week. Pioneered by UCD in partnership with Aberystwyth University in Wales, the project’s overall aim is to improve the quality of coastal waters in both Ireland and Wales, boosting local tourism and supporting marine industries, such as shellfish harvesting. Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers
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HAPPY HURLOWEEN | TAKE THE FAMILY TO CROKE PARK TO CELEBRATE ANCIENT IRISH FESTIVAL
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CROKE Park’s GAA Museum is marking the ancient Irish festival of Samhain in a new specially-created family event – Samhain Tours & Tales – this Halloween. The Samhain festival traditionally marked the end of the harvest season and was the most important of all the Celtic celebrations. With this in mind the GAA Museum will be celebrating in style and invites families to take part in a unique experience which includes a stadium treasure hunt and a performance from one of Ireland’s leading ‘seanchaithe’ or storytellers – the legendary Eddie Lenihan. Visitors will follow harvestthemed clues around Croke Park to find Séamus the Samhain Scarecrow as he guards Harvest treasure somewhere in the stadium! The clues will lead through the dressing rooms and out pitchside in the hunt for the elusive Séamus who, when found, will have a small gift for all younger guests. Following a successful harvest, visitors will be treated to a very special show by storyteller Eddie.
Seanchaí Eddie will have his audience enthralled as he recalls the Samhain of his childhood and remembers hurling with the fairy folk! Tickets for this evening event must be booked in advance online. A family ticket costs €50, and the price also includes a hot Halloween drink for all adult ticketholders, a small gift for all children and late entry to the GAA Museum, including its Interactive Games Zone. V i s i t o r s s h o u l d a l l ow approximately two hours for the experience. Samhain Tours & Tales performances will take place at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm on the following dates: * Saturday October 28th * Sunday October 29th * Monday October 30th * Tuesday October 31st * Wednesday November 1st Advanced bookings are required and can be made at www.crokepark.ie/halloween
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Out and About
Michelle Cullen and Rose Hynes
Alastair Blair, Bernadine Malloy and Jim Dollard. Left: Actress Pauline McLynn Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography
Willie White and Aisling Cooney
Desiree and Terence O’Rourke
Celebrating extraordinary contributions made to the world of theatre E ACH year, Dublin Theatre Festival Gala Night brings together festival supporters from the business and artistic communities for an exclusive evening of dinner and entertainment to celebrate the extraordinary contribution made to the world of theatre by theatre makers. This year the event celebrated the work of Rosaleen Linehan and the late Fergus Linehan. Guest speakers were Des Keogh and Fergus Linehan Junior.
Dearbhail McDonald
Kate Ferris and Donal Shiels
Cathy O’Connor
Catriona Mahon and Ciara Wrafter
Anne Maher and Helen Carroll
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OPHELIA | DUBLIN DODGED THE WORST OF THE WINDS – BUT STORM Crossing through the ‘ghost town’. Picture: Julien Behal
High-fiving Philly was the right choice for young Joe JOE Ecock was delighted to high-five the one and only Philly McMahon at Easons, O’Connell Street where the Dublin All Ireland-winning footballer was signing copies of his book, The Choice. The junior football fan was just one of many people of all ages who came to meet the county star, with Philly delighted to autograph their books, pose for selfies, and chat and share some insights into his and the team’s successes and training, with Joe thrilled to have met a sporting hero. Thanking Joe, Philly said he was delighted to meet fans of any age, and he encouraged him to keep following the team, and do his best too.
Come along to free breast cancer seminar at the RCSI DUBLIN has an above-average incidence of breast cancer in the country, so the Marie Keating Foundation is holding a free breast cancer seminar in the Royal College of Surgeons on October 24. The free seminar will include talks on physical activity and exercise with Marie Murphy (consultant exercise, nutrition specialist and former Olympian), diet and nutrition with Eleanor Sutton (nutritionist), mindfulness with Elizabeth O’ Brien (clinical psychologist), breast care with Carol Spillane (breast care clinical nurse specialist) and Marie Molloy will kindly share her breast cancer journey. According to the National Cancer Registry of Ireland, there are nearly 30,000 women living with breast cancer in Ireland. For further information, see mariekeating.ie.
See the city anew through the art at Tableau exhibition A NEW exhibition, entitled Tableau, opened at The Hugh Lane Gallery last week. Tableau is an exhibition of new paintings by Eithne Jordan which invites people to look closely at the multi-layered histories woven through the spaces of institutions and public buildings in our cities. The galleries have been painted in colours to evoke the interior style of 18th century design and capture the mood of Jordan’s works. They will be lit by daylight until 3:30pm each day. Speaking ahead of the exhibition’s launch, Ardmheara Micheal Mac Donncha said: “Eithne Jordan’s paintings encourage us to look with fresh eyes at our built environment. The stunning installation also draws attention to the architecture of the Hugh Lane Gallery, which is one of the jewels of Dublin.” Eithne said: “I’m not interested in documenting a place. These paintings are not about realism, but more about creating spaces where something might happen. They are settings for a mood.”
A tree down at Clyde Road, Ballsbridge. Picture: DFB
A pedestrian passes through an unusually quiet Fairview. Picture: Julien Behal
EMMA NOLAN
HUSH HOUR: This photo was taken at 6:15 on Monday evening, when the M50 would normally be gridlocked
Around the city, teams of workers from a variety of organisations were spotted, hard at work as they planned and cleared away debris after the storm
STORM Ophelia ripped through the country on Monday, leaving a trail of devastation and taking three lives, with the capital also feeling her wrath. While Dublin may have gotten off relatively easy compared to other parts of the country, the widespread destruction caused by violent gusts of up to 150kmph caused several trees to become dangerously uprooted all across the city, in addition to widespread debris scattered about the city’s roads and footpaths. Approximately 216,000 electricity customers remained without power on Tuesday, with effectively the entire city and country shutting down on Monday to wait out the storm while the local authorities, Dublin Fire Brigade and homeless volunteers worked tirelessly to keep people safe across the county. The city’s streets were largely deserted as Dubliners heeded the warnings to stay home and avoid any travel, with an eerie calm settling over the empty streets as people waited for the storm to hit. Many onlookers said they’d never seen the city so quiet, with the streets and empty roads striking them as even quieter than Sundays or bank holidays. Ardmheara Micheal Mac Donncha extended his thanks to the staff
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STILL MADE QUITE AN IMPACT AS SHE BLASTED ACROSS THE COUNTY
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Debbie goes Russian off to help speak out for children’s rights
Another old tree down at Clyde Road, Ballsbridge. Picture: DFB
Clean-up crews clear aftermath as battered isle braces for Brian of Dublin City Council, the emergency services and voluntary organisations who mobilised for Ophelia. He said: “On my own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of Dublin, I commend and thank all those who worked on Monday to ensure the safety of people in Dublin as the country was hit by the worst weather event in decades. “Our own Dublin City Council staff, the emergency services and voluntary organisations all played their part in ensuring public safety and protecting the most vulnerable,
including homeless people on our streets.” Calls have been made for greater preparation in the event that we experience such extreme weather again. Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the positive public response to emergency messages helped save lives and showed how we can work together in the face of natural disaster. He said: “We should use that same spirit to tackle the cause of climate change and to prepare for the more extreme weather events we can now expect to come our way.”
Mr Ryan’s comments came as Met Eireann issued fresh weather warnings for the weekend, with Storm Brian tipped to hit land tomorrow evening. Wet and windy conditions are set to move up from the southwest, through Friday afternoon and evening, with the weather set to deteriorate even further over the weekend. There may be spot flooding in coastal areas, and Met Eireann has said Storm Brian has the potential to trigger a status yellow warning due to heavy rainfall and gales.
NOT even Storm Ophelia could stop charity boss Debbie Deegan, of To Children with Love, from heading to Sochi to speak at the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students, which is running until October 22 in the Russian city. As the only Irish person due to speak at the world event, Debbie (below) is delivering a talk on the topic of, There is no success, without kindness. The Clontarf native joins a host of distinguished speakers such as world-famous motivational speaker Nick Vujicic; director-general of the World Wildlife Fund, Marco Lambertini; director for foreign policy of Google, Avni Doron; FIFA secretarygeneral Fatma Samoura, and many others. Debbie, founder of To Russia With Love, which has transformed the lives of thousands of abandoned and orphaned Russian children, will be drawing on her extensive experience for her talk. In 2016, the charity decided to expand its programmes to Ireland, where they now also work building brighter futures for Irish students affected by social divide and educational inequality.
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TRANSPORT | BAN FOR SOME CENTRE STREETS, WHILE NEW ROUTE OPPOSED
Mixed plans see bumpy road ahead for cyclists EMMA NOLAN AS CYCLISTS in Dublin now have to avoid seven city streets due to the Luas Cross City’s route, calls have been made for their needs to be considered. The Green Party has expressed concern at media reports that cyclists will be banned from parts of the Luas Cross City route, and said that cyclists should be accommodated on the transport corridors. Cllr Ciaran Cuffe – the party’s Transport spokesperson, and chair of Dublin City Council’s Transportation Committee – said he believes that a combination of proper signage and road markings can assist in ensuring that cyclists share space along this transport corridor. He said: “Banning bikes from city centre streets is a laughable policy in 2017.” The National Transport Authority (NTA)
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‘The (NTA) has deemed seven streets unsafe for bike users: Marlborough Street, Dominick Street, Parnell Square, Nassau Street, Grafton Street, Dawson Street and College Street’ --------------------------
has deemed seven streets unsafe for bike users: Marlborough Street, Dominick Street, Parnell Square, Nassau Street, Grafton Street, Dawson Street and College Street. The NTA say they are set to develop alternative routes for cyclists, including two-way lanes through College Green. Cllr Cuffe added: “I
have sought a meeting with the Luas Cross City project manager, Ciaran Browne, as it is crucial that we encourage cycling rather than ban bikes from key cross-city streets. “It appears that Minister [for Transport] Shane Ross and his officials are out of touch with the cycling revolution that is happening around the
world. He needs to provide the funding and leadership to make cycling easier and safer.”
MARK O’BRIEN M e a nw h i l e , w h i l e cyclists in the centre face increased difficulties, Clontarf residents have expressed their disappointment at the coun-
cil’s decision to approve plans for the Clontarf to City Centre cycling route. The route has proved controversial as the initial plans involved the removal of a number of trees in Fairview Park. Following a campaign to save the trees, a revised plan was approved which involves the removal of the second inbound traffic lane from the Malahide Road to Edge’s Corner. The Clontarf Residents’ Association released a statement last week criticising the council’s decision to pass the plan without debate. They said: “We welcome the fact that the historic trees are being saved and that a new cycle track will be provided for commuters. “However, we are of the view that many of the points raised in the consultation process were not addressed fully in the report presented to councillors, and that
the removal of the traffic lane was too significant a change to not warrant a full debate on the altered proposal. “We are concerned that the approved plans will have a serious negative effect on traffic in Fairview, with a knockon negative effect on commuters from all over the north side of the city who use the Clontarf, Howth and Malahide Roads, particularly during rush hour.” Cllr Damian O’Farrell (Ind) , who criticised the decision to pass the plan without debate at the October meeting of Dublin City Council, has started an online petition requesting that the decision be reviewed. The petition warns: “Further action will follow if necessary, including direct action” if its concerns are not addressed. Work on the cycle route is expected to begin late next year.
Man jailed for claiming his mum’s pension for 17 years after she died A MAN who claimed his late mother’s pension for 17 years after her death has been jailed for a year and a half. Father-of-two Brian Bobey (64) admitted stealing almost €160,00 in benefits from the State between 1997 and 2013. Handing down an 18-month sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Patricia Ryan did not accept an offer made through Bobey’s barrister to repay the debt at a weekly rate of €50. The court heard it would take Bobey over 63 years to repay the State at that rate. Judge Ryan said the serious nature of the fraud over such a long period of time warranted a custodial sentence, but she excused Bobey from repaying the debt due to his medical conditions, his straitened circumstances and his remorse for the offences.
The court heard previously that Bobey began claiming his mother’s pension after her death in May 1997 and stopped in October 2013, following an investigation by the Department of Social Welfare. In total, €158,726 was stolen by Bobey, who has not yet repaid any of the money and still lives at his late parents’ house in Walkinstown Parade, Dublin 12, with his partner and daughter. Garda Niall Gaynor told Garrett McCormack BL, prosecuting, that Bobey cooperated fully when gardai searched his house under warrant, telling them he knew it was “in relation to my mam’s pension”. He met gardai later by appointment and identified himself on CCTV footage entering a post office to collect the pension.
Gda Gaynor agreed with counsel for the State that there was no evidence to suggest Bobey had been living “any sort of high life” from falsely claiming the pension. The court heard Bobey himself was in receipt of disability benefit since he lost the sight in his right eye as a result of a tumour. He also suffers from osteoporosis. Bobey has 15 previous convictions, the most recent of which was in 2002 for drink-driving. The rest of the convictions are historic and relatively minor, dating back to 1971 when he was charged with loitering at the age of 18. Blaise O’Carroll SC, defending Bobey, said his client had cared for both of his parents who suffered ill-health in their final years, his father having pre-
deceased his mother by two years. Bobey’s daughter, Grace Bobey, told Mr O’Carroll that her father had always been there for her and supported her in every way. “He’s a great dad; I can’t fault him, to be honest,” said Ms Bobey. The court heard Bobey was born in the council house where he is still a tenant, paying rent of €35 a week, but that whether he will remain in the house is the subject of dispute with the council. His income from social welfare is €195 a week. Mr O’Carroll said his client had a “very difficult life overall” and that one of his daughters, the mother of his grandchild, had died by suicide in the UK. “He’s incredibly remorseful [for the offences],” said Mr O’Carroll.
COURTS Order is made to extend the detention of a mentally-ill woman at CMH A COURT has ordered that a mentally-ill woman who tried to force children off trams because she believed they were in danger should have her detention at the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) extended. Theresa Chennaux (49), who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, had told gardai she was trying to protect the children from a paedophile. Ms Chennaux, formerly of Tonlegee Ave, Coolock, and currently in the CMH, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to attempting to take a five-year-old child at a city centre Luas stop in one incident on November 20, 2015. She had also pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to intentionally or recklessly restricting the liberty of another child, aged 12, and assaulting the girl’s 14-year-old sister with intent to commit false imprisonment at a second Luas stop on the same date. After a short trial earlier this month, a jury found Ms Chennaux not guilty by reason of insanity. Defence witness, Dr Sally Linehan, a consultant forensic psychiatrist at the CMH, said Ms Chennaux had had an extensive history of medical attention and there had been some variation in her diagnosis. She said it was her belief that Ms Chennaux had a schizoaffective disorder which was a severe and enduring mental illness. She said that she was of the opinion that Ms Chennaux was experiencing a relapse of her condition at the time of the incidents.
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INITIATIVE | RESEARCH
UCD leads new €6.7M climate change project A €6.7M million climate change research initiative led by UCD was launched last week. The project has been par t-funded by the European Regional D e ve lo p ment Fu nd through the Ireland Wa l e s P r o g r a m m e 2014-2020. The overall objective of the project, led by UCD in partnership with Aberystwyth University, is to improve the quality of coastal waters in both Ireland and Wales, boosting local tourism and supporting marine industries, such as shellfish harvesting. The goal of the Acclimatize project is to identify pollution streams and their impact on coastal
waters, in both urban and rural settings, and the impact of climate change on pollution. Sean Kyne, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, said: “Research initiatives such as Acclimatize are very important in assisting the Government and other stakeholders in making informing decisions which maximise the effectiveness of the funding available. “Acclimatize is also a very positive example of how EU funds are being are being used to support local economies to address pollution in our coastlines and to mitigate the impacts of climate change.”
FINGLAS | LOCALS SHOCKED AS ‘DEVASTATING’ CLOSURE LOOMS
1,000 sign petition to save post office EMMA NOLAN
THE closure of Finglas East Post Office has been described as a “devastating blow” for the local community, with a petition to keep it open gaining 1,000 signatures. An Post is set to close the branch located in the Spar shop on Glasnevin Avenue (right) because the postmistress is due to retire. Customers who collect their social welfare payments from the branch will be transferred to another post office in the area before transferring to one of their choice. Cllr Noeleen Reilly
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(SF) said that the decision to close the Finglas East Post office is a devastating blow for those in the community, and said senior citizens and those most vulnerable will be badly affected.
She said: “It is not acceptable that An Post have taken the decision to close such a busy post office, simply because the postmistress is retiring. “The decision to close the post office is a bad
decision for those in the community that rely and need it.” Local TD Noel Rock (FG) slammed the decision to close the post office as “short-sighted and unacceptable”. Deputy Rock launched a petition to save the post office, which has gained 1,000 signatures, to date. He said: “The news that it might close has come to a shock to the community. Many people still don’t know, so please share this post so we can inform – and mobilise – the community in order to defend this service.” Cllr Reilly added:
“There have been far too many services lost in the general area over the past number of years and these decisions certainly do not create any confidence in the so-called economic recovery that the Government keep telling us about. “It is unacceptable that this post office is being closed, and that decision must be reversed immediately.” A public meeting was due to take place on Monday night but was cancelled due to Storm Ophelia. It is now taking place on Friday, October 19 at 6pm in Beneavin De La Salle College.
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Out and About A treasure trove at Drury Street I
T WAS a sparkling affair when people gathered to celebrate the launch of The Collective Jewellery store in Dublin’s creative guarter on Drury street. Guests viewed a treasure trove of contemporary new jewellery design, while also enjoying some chilled champagne and canapes. Designer and creator Madeleine Blaine
welcomed guests and her Irish-based jewellery designers whose collections were showcased at the event. TV presenter and weightloss expert Dr Eva Orsmond chatted with style leaders Damien Broderick and Lawson Mpame, while leading make-up artist Lyndsey Kavanagh and hair stylist Joanne Kelly admired the jewels.
Stephanie Borri and Joy Black
Joanne Kelly
Damien Broderick
Petra Stelzenmueller and Lawson Mpame Emily Dunne and Margaret Heffernan
Tara Moran and Tara Walsh
Caoimhe Sweeney and Daryl Bolger. Pictures: Biran Noreen Fitzpatrick and Mairead de Blaca
McEvoy Getting some top tips
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James Patrice and Rosanna Davison
Theresa Schnider and Vesta Morozova
Looking good inside and out Getting the hair ‘just right’ at the Look Good Feel Better Ireland charity fundraiser. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
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HE Look Good Feel Better charity, supported by L’Oreal, hosted a fundraising event entitled More Than Make-Up at The Morrison Hotel recently, with support for the event coming from Triona McCarthy, Rosanna Davison, Rosie Connolly and James Patrice, as well as experts Dr Katherine Mulrooney, and Dr Rosemary Coleman. The Look Good Feel Better team of volunteers offers support to women in their time of need, providing practical, valued make-up advice for patients dealing with the visible side effects of cancer treatment – helping to give them confidence and self-esteem at a time when it is most needed. Guests on the night received goodie bags comprising a variety of L’Oreal beauty hair and fragrance brands, worth more than €100. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from the ticket sales and monies raised on the night went directly to the charity.
CaitrIona De Roiste and Sinead Lyons
Rachel Begley
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DUBLINBUSINESS
Institutes of Technology set for €200m digital evolution MINISTER Mary Mitchell O’Connor and IADT President Annie Doona review the plans for the proposed construction of a new Digital Media Building – one of the 11 new projects announced this week in a €200m investment in new buildings for Institutes of Technology.
RETAIL | CASUAL CLOTHING AND MERCHANDISE FOR HUMANS AND DOGS
Dogs Trust launches funky new online store
Dublin firms into finals of Irish Times Innovation Awards TEN Dublin firms which have made it through to the final of The Irish Times Innovation Awards will discover in the coming days if they have claimed a top prize. The Dublin finalists include entries from established companies, innovators, start-ups and academia across seven industry categories. The overall winner will be selected from the seven category award winners. Two of the three firms nominated in the IT and Telecommunications category are from the capital. iKydz is a device which gives parents control of the internet in their home while Usheru is an app which connects a film website to the existing point of sale systems. Fulfil Nutrition, a tasty vitamin and protein bar manufacturer, is nominated in the Agri-Food sector, while Urban Volt, which facilitates cost effective LED upgrades for companies, is a finalist in the Energy & The Environment category. Docosoft, which has developed a new claims management system for insurers, is nominated in FinTech, Hal Software, which conceives unique automated manufacturing systems for specific industries, is a finalist in Manufacturing while Kit Industrial Trading, which has patented a disposable work glove with grips on both the inside and outside, is nominated in the New Frontiers Category. Whatever happens in the other categories, Dublin is guaranteed a winner in the Life Sciences and Healthcare category given all three nominees – Valitacell, Kastus and HealthBeacon – hail from the capital. Healthbeacon has created a device that ensures patients adhere to their injectible treatments – and dispose of their medication safely; Kastus has developed an antimicrobial coating that can be used to protect against superbugs; while Valitacell saves pharma companies money and time when producing drugs. The aim of the awards is to showcase and reward excellence in innovation across a range of products and services. The winners will be announced at a high profile awards ceremony at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham next week.
Stylist and model Michele McGrath at the Rehoming Centre in Finglas to help launch the brand new online clothing and retail store. Picture: Fran Veale
DOGS TRUST has launched a funky online store featuring a range of casual clothing and merchandise for both humans and dogs alike. Stylist and model Michele McGrath was on hand to launch the new store which was created with dogs and dog lovers in mind. The one-stop shop has everything from adults to kids, dog themed apparel and homeware to doggie products, treats and toys for your four legged friends. It even has a personalised products section where you can buy bespoke towels and cushions for your pampered pooch or upload your favourite photo of your pup to print on a canvas frame. All the products have been designed to an extremely high quality and feature clever canine one-liners including: “TheDogfather” “That’s so Fetch!”, “S’up Dog?”, “Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are” and many more dog inspired quotes. Speaking at the launch of the new online store,
Michele McGrath said: “I’m absolutely in love with all of the clothes and products in the new online shop at Dogs Trust. My favourite thing about it has to be the personalised products section – it’s so easy to create and order personalised items such as towels, cushions and even canvas prints. “They will make the most beautiful and thoughtful gifts coming up to Christmas for loved ones, and the best part is that all proceeds go to Dogs Trust so you’re also helping to save a dogs life at the same time.” Suzie Carley, executive director at Dogs Trust said: “We are extremely proud of our clothing and retail range which has been especially designed with dog lovers in mind. “We put so much time and effort into ensuring all of our products are of excellent quality while also looking really cool and stylish at the same time! Check out dogstrust.ie/ shop.
A very fruitful fundraising campaign
KEELINGS, one of Ireland’s leading producers and suppliers of fresh fruit has raised €15,556.50 for Dyslexia Association Ireland. The company hosted a number of fundraising events throughout 2017 in aid of
the charity, which were widely supported by Keelings staff. David Keeling, CEO of Keelings Retail said: “We are delighted to have raised funds for Dyslexia Association Ireland. The DAI are doing a fantastic job for people
that live and work with Dyslexia. I would also like to thank the staff at Keelings who got behind each fundraising event and showed great enthusiasm and support. “All proceeds from the fundraising event go to DAI”.
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BASHFUL BARNEY IS QUIET AND SHY, BUT HAS SO MUCH LOVE
OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Barney, a distinguished seven-year-old crossbreed with some very simple requirements in life; a soft cosy bed, nice meals and a secure garden where he can potter around in peace with a family who can accept him the way he is, and help him to grow in confidence at his own pace. Barney is a gentle soul and he is worried by almost everything! He is looking for a quiet, adult home with a family who will give him the time and space he will need to settle in and come out of his shell. He would be happiest living with another friendly and social dog who will show him the ropes and help boost his confidence levels. 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, at www. facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
Young fangs of Dracula’s author Bram Stoker help celebrate his work P17 Honouring the Dublin author’s legacy at a spooky festival
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Niamh Lagan, Shauna McConomy and Orla O’Kane. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Audrey McGrath on the red carpet
Miss Saigon shouldn’t be missed T
HE opening night of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary music Miss Saigon was a huge hit at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin. The tragic love story between an American GI and an orphan, who lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon is still as powerful as it was when it debuted in the late 1980s. Stars and fans alike were out in full force to enjoy the spectacular evening.
Chael Marion P Anchada and Mia Anchada at the opening night of Miss Saigon at The Bord Gais Energy Sarah Curran and Mikie O’Loughlin
Peter Collins and Denis
Sinead Burke and Yvonne
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Brian Ormond and Pippa O’Connor
Roz Lipsett
Kye Flaherby and Emma Louise Jones
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WIN TOURISM Northern Ireland invite you to ‘Say Hello to More’ this Autumn with an exclusive break away to the Walled City of Derry. Bordered by walls dating back to the 17th Century, Derry is a perfect blend of past and present and only a few hours’ drive from Dublin. Voted the UK’s City of Culture in 2013, nowadays its bustling nightlife and food culture sits perfectly alongside its historical heritage. Tourism Northern Ireland are offering one lucky reader a two-night break in the 4* Bishops Gate Hotel for two people, with a four-course dinner in the Gown Restaurant on one night. A luxury exquisite Grade B1 listed hotel located in the historic Cathedral Quarter, Bishop’s Gate is an ideal base to explore the city and recently featured in The Irish Times – ‘100 Best
A 4 STAR BREAK TO THE WALLED CITY OF DERRY THIS AUTUMN
Places to Stay in Ireland’, and it has also been voted ‘Hideaway of the Year’ in Georgina Campbell’s hospitality guide. Included in this prize is a day-long excursion with the Cycle Sperrins Slow Adventure Experience. Take in the sights, smells and taste of the Sperrins on two wheels. This experience will get you tracing the ancient routes of settlers by bike visiting fascinating archaeological sites and tasting local foods including Dart Mountain Cheese along the way before concluding with an organic lunch at Bradkeel Social farm. To finish off your time in the Walled City, you will receive two passes to the Tower Museum, and treated to dinner and beer tasting in the
multi-award winning brewhouse and restaurant, the Walled City Brewery. For more information on short breaks to beautiful Northern Ireland visit www.discovernorthernireland.com Here’s How to Enter Email competitions@dublingazette.com and in the Subject line, tell us which historic Northern Irish city was the UK’s City of Culture in 2013? And don’t forget to put your name and contact details in the email. Alternatively, simply Like and Share the Walled City of Derry post on the Dublin Gazette Facebook page, and don’t forget to Like our page to stay up-to-date with all your local news, sport, entertainment and Great Gazette Giveaways!
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DUBLIN gets set to summon the supernatural this October Bank Holiday weekend as The Bram Stoker Festival returns, promising a bloody good time for all. Running from October 27 to 30, this year’s festival highlights include Al Porter’s Camp Dracula comedy show, as well as the Macnas parade, Memory Song, through the north side of the city. Thrillseekers are invited to historic Glasnevin Cemetery for Gravediggers & Resurrectionists (October 28 and 29, 1.30pm, tickets €10) to get under the skin of the inspiration behind some of Stoker’s more ghoulish stories, followed by fireside stories in one of Ireland’s best-preserved traditional pubs – The Gravediggers – where they can enjoy some optional extras of pints and traditional coddle. Other ghoulish adventures taking place over the weekend include
Dead Air (27/28, Belvedere House, 8pm, tickets €12) – a live, horrifying homage to the golden age of classic radio horror, featuring ten-minute tales of terror plucked from the minds of six of Dublin’s most fiendishly twisted writers. For further events information, and a range of tickets, sink your teeth into www.bramstokerfestival.com.
Ardmheara Micheal Mac Donncha, and Failte Ireland Head of Dublin, Keelin Fagan, had some help to Stoker up some attention for the festival, courtesy of Reece and Reid Curley, Lily Barry, Camille Fagan and Lexie Barry in the gothic surroundings of the Knights Templar room at Freemasons Hall. Picture: Leon Farrell
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Clare Martyn and Dillon Murray from Tayto Park with Emily Donnell from Meath, Hollie Walker, from Finglas and Rocco Hill from Swords, as Tayto Park, announces brand new attractions for Halloween. Picture: Leon Farrell
Terror-able attractions take over Tayto Park TAY T O P a r k h a s announced two brand new attractions for Halloween – Ghost Hunters for children and Morbid Manor for teens and adults. By day parents and children can immerse themselves in Ghost Hunters, an interactive children’s adventure where guests will become ghost hunters and enter an old abandoned manor to discover the strange happenings inside. On entry to the Ashbourne theme park, children will receive a torch and will make their way through the manor with a ghostly guide to solve a series of clues to gain entry into the next room. Throughout the walkway, the mansions ghostly residents will slowly reveal themselves and the mystery behind the manor will be solved.
Children can also enjoy free face-painting, the zoo and other attractions around the park before taking part in Halloween arts and crafts. On October 31, kids can get into the park for free if they are in full Halloween costume. Guests can then catch a night ride on The Cu Chulainn Coaster, Air Racer, Rotator, Windstar and Endeavour before experiencing the terrifying 5D horror movie, Fun House Express. For more information and to book tickets please visit www.taytopark.ie/ events.
SEARCH ON FOR IRELAND’S MOST EXCEPTIONAL GRANDPARENT LEGENDARY sports star, broadcaster and grandfather of eight, Johnny Giles, has launched this year’s
Grandparent of the Year Award. Specsavers Dublin stores, in association with Third Age, is calling for nominations in the search for Ireland’s most exceptional grandparent. The aim of the award is to celebrate and recognise the extraordinary contribution that grandparents make to the lives of grandchildren and the community. “As a proud grandfather I am thrilled to have been asked to support this year’s campaign, one that recognises the value of older generations to society and families in Ireland,” Johnny said at the launch. Grandchildren of all ages can nominate their grandparents by filling out an entry form in Specsavers Dublin stores or online at www.specsavers.ie/ hearing/grandparent. The closing date for
entries is October 29 and the four regional finalists will be chosen by a judging panel in November before Ireland’s Grandparent of the Year is announced on Monday, 13 November.
GET YOUR THINKING CAPS ON TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE DUBLIN students have been asked to come up with an energy awareness campaign to tackle climate change for this year’s SEAI One Good Idea school competition. Now celebrating its 10th year, the aim of the competition is to increase students’ understanding of energy efficiency and climate change by encouraging them to take individual and collective responsibility for tackling these important issues. Contestants must come up with an energy aware-
ness campaign to change behaviour and improve energy efficiency in their homes, schools or communities. Open to primary and post primary school students, participants have the chance to win prizes for themselves and their schools. Schools can enter the competition at www.seai. ie/onegoodidea. Closing date for entries is November 17. The best projects will be showcased at the national finals in Dublin Castle on the May 15, 2018. To find out how to enter the competition, visit www.seai.ie/onegoodidea
version of Romeo and Juliet, the tale of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, accompanied by Prokofiev’s music and performed by a cast of world-class dancers. B a s e d o n S h a ke speare’s story of the starcrossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Following Ballet Ireland’s hugely successful
production of Giselle earlier this year, the company’s criticallyacclaimed Romeo and Juliet will be in 24 venues throughout Ireland this autumn, including per formances at Draiocht, Blanchardstown November 3 and 4, and the Gaiety Theatre November 15-18. Visit draiocht.ie and gaietytheatre.ie for tickets.
BALLET IRELAND BRING ROMEO AND JULIET TO DUBLIN THIS autumn, Ballet Ireland present their c r i t i c a l l y - a c cl a i m e d
Johnny Giles with Sophie O’Toole and Luke Freeman. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
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Pumpkin perfection
Saba serves up a cocktail recipe worth poring over THIS Halloween, award winning-Thai and Vietnamese restaurant Saba have tasked their master mixologists with creating a bespoke seasonal Halloween cocktail The Saba Trick or Treat cocktail (€10.50) is, they say, made from Zombie rum, toffee apple liqueur, sweet and sour potion, blood orange and ghost fog. For anyone who can’t make it to Saba, the mixologists invite everyone to recreate the recipe at home by following the steps below.
Ingredients 50ml zombie rum (blend of 25ml black rum & 25ml gold rum) 15ml toffee apple liqueur 40ml sweet and sour potion (20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice & 20ml ginger syrup) 2 dash blood orange bitters Ghost fog (half an egg white) Method Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Double strain the liquid into a chilled brandy glass over ice. Garnish drink with sliced fig and Chinese Lantern. For further information on Saba, see Facebook.com/SabaRestaurant, or Tweet @SabaDublin.
Try this tasty recipe IMPRESS friends and family with your brilliant baking this Halloween and recreate this spooktacular Halloween-inspired Pumpkin Patch Cake by Siucra and Catherine Fulvio, which serves 12 to 15 slices.
Ingredients (for the cake) 220g Siucra caster sugar 200g softened butter 5 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 400g plain flour, sieved 2 tsp baking powder About 50ml milk Ingredients (for the buttercream) 450g Siucra icing sugar 220g softened butter
1 tsp vanilla extract 1 orange, zest only 60ml milk
Ingredients (for the pumpkins) 200g Siucra rollout icing sugar Orange colour paste Green colour paste 200g blueberries, washed To prepare the cake 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Line a 15cm cake tin and a 23cm cake tin with baking parchment. 2. Place the Siucra caster sugar and butter into a bowl in the mixer and whisk until pale and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisk after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and fold in the flour and baking powder.
4. Pour into the prepared tins and straight into the oven. The 15cm cake will need about 20 minutes while the baking time for the 23cm cake will be approx. 30 minutes. Check that the cakes are done by inserting a skewer and it should come out clean. 5. Leave on a cooling rack.
To prepare the buttercream & decorations Place the Siucra icing sugar, butter and vanilla and orange zest into the bowl of the mixer and beat until light and fluffy, adding some milk. To make the pumpkins 1. Colour some of the rollout icing sugar with orange colour paste. 2. Shape about 24 balls of rollout icing sugar (different sizes),
The Ivy set to climb even higher with new chef A NEW head chef at The Ivy restaurant at Dunboyne Castle has created a stunning winter menu for the season. Executive head chef Jean Michel Chevet (right) takes the helm at the award-winning restaurant, where he will lead the culinary team to create new heights of dining delight. His must-have menu is defined by innovative dishes and ability to preserve the original flavours of fresh, local ingredients. French-born and classically trained, Jean Michel’s food philosophy champions the use of the finest selection of seasonal, Irish produce to create quality cuisine. Having developed his skills in Michelin Star restaurants across the globe, as well as with stints at Irish establishments, Ballyfin House and Lough Rynn Castle, Jean Michel
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brings with him more than 20 years of experience and an inspired menu. Some of the new menu’s highlights include fresh crabmeat rolls, delicately served with avocado puree, grapefruit and apple; fillet of brill, served with asparagus risotto, brown shrimps in a red wine beurre blanc, along with a selection of mouth-watering desserts including a pistachio and strawberry mille feuille with pistachio sponge and strawberry sauce. Speaking on his new position, Jean Michel said: “The Ivy has a superb reputation and I am excited to come on board in the role of executive head chef here.
“I hope not only to uphold the quality of The Ivy offering, but also to give it my own personal touch and take it to a new level that will really wow guests of the hotel and diners.” For further information on the restaurant, see www.dunboynecastlehotel.com.
press the centre down slightly, and use the tip of a skewer to make indentations down the pumpkin. 3. To make the leaves, colour some Siucra rollout icing with green paste and shape little leaves for the top and leave to dry although it will remain slightly soft.
To serve 1. Slice each layer in half lengthways. 2. Place a cake layer on a cake stand, spread 1/4 of the buttercream onto the layer and sprinkle 1/3 of the blueberries over. 3. Continue layering the end with buttercream. Pipe around the edge. 4. Arrange the pumpkins and leaves over the cake, serve and enjoy! New executive head chef at The Ivy restaurant at Dunboyne Castle, Jean Michel Chevet, with some of his winter dishes at the top eaterie
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JAMES HENDICOTT ROSS O’Carroll Kelly, Paul Howard’s satirical Irish Times mainstay, recently reached twenty years of printed tales. Howard’s rich, pretentious, egotistical and utterly hilarious rugby-loving character has had quite a ride. In the various tomes released over the years, he’s rescued friends from an African country he can’t pronounce, managed the Andorran rugby team, interfered in north-Dublin gang wars, and come up with more excuses for where he might have been last night than we could possibly recall. The latest full-length offering, entitled ‘Operation Trumpsformation,’ was released last month. In it the main man is knee deep in it again, while his dad is running a political campaign to build a wall around Cork, offending all comers, and wearing a suspiciously Trumpian hairpiece. While the books are very much a present day parallel universe, the theatre version of Ross runs to a different timescale: ‘Postcards From The Ledge’ leaves behind the present, and heads for the year 2029. The main man is running an estate agent, his daughter about to marry a man he loathes, and our hero still just a few good matches away from the Ireland squad, naturally. Rory Nolan plays Ross, as he has in the previous three different O’Carroll Kelly stage sagas, and this time he’ll be going it alone. “I can’t wait for people to see it,” Nolan tells us. “‘Postcards From The Ledge’ has Ross on the cusp of fifty years old. He’s the managing director of Hook, Lyon and Sinker, and life has been good to him, Ireland is attuned in a way that it’s a good place to be if you’re Ross O’Carroll Kelly. “We meet him on a day when he’s valuing a house in South Dublin, which turns out to be where he grew up, in Sallynoggin. “Obviously, he’d rather it was in a different country. It’s conjuring up all kinds of memories for him.” “At the same time, his daughter Honour is getting married to a guy he really doesn’t approve of. Maybe he’s everything that Ross isn’t. He’s on the road to total meltdown, and it just makes for great comedy. “People love to see his up and downs, but I think they want him to get there in the end, too. I’m always surprised
E D I U G S T N E EV with JAMES HENDICOTT
Chic and Chaka Khan
Nile Rodgers and co bring their wonderful old-school disco epics to the 3Arena for one night only on October 25. Slide back into the seventies, swing to ‘Le Freak’, throw on some shiny threads and dig in...
Halloween at Glasnevin
Pumpkin season gets underway with a scarethemed family event at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, where little ones are encouraged to dress up, explore the decorated pumpkins and help weave a spider’s web through the trees. October 22.
NILE RODGERS COMES TO
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St Vincent
The week after the release of her new album, the indie icon drops in on the Olympia Theatre for two nights. Tickets are long gone, naturally, but those inside the Dame Street venue are in for an emotionally weighty, delicate treat. October 20 & 21.
Dublin Human Rights Festival
An exploration of progress and future plans in various areas of human rights, as well as some fun in the form of circus skills from ‘clowns without borders’, protest poetry and body painting. The Trinity Science Gallery, October 21.
AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF POING FUN AT SOUTH DUBLIN’S POSH RUGBY CULTURE, RORY NOLAN REPRISES FOXROCK’S MAIN MAN AT THE GAIETY. THIS TIME HE’S IN HIS 50S.
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how audiences are always gunning for him. They really want to see Ross win.” Ross, of course, isn’t the brightest spark, and that’s part of the challenge for Nolan. “It is quite hard to act as stupid as Ross is,” he admits. “But Paul’s writing, I’ve really never come across anything quite like it. Playing Ross intertwines the comedy and the character.
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“You have to follow the timing of what Ross is doing. It’s quite unaware. If you tried to acknowledge what was going on, it would fall flat on its face. There’s always something at stake for these characters, though, so it’s not just humour for the sake of humour. “The characters have a lot of heart. Otherwise you’re just watching a guy meandering his way through life. It’s great fun. It can be quite overwhelm-
ing, the intensity of it all, too.” Howard, of course, is key to the play. The prolific writer has now portrayed the cult icon in no less than 17 different novels (and a couple of spin offs), and it’s proven an enduring satire. Naturally, he’s close to the play, too. “Paul is so generous with his work’ Nolan explains. “This is a world that he’s created. He has great material, and he’s so completely generous and collaborative with
Paranormal Investigation at Malahide Castle
An eventful, thrill-filled night in Malahide on October 21, with visitors treated to an exploration of intrigue by a cast experienced in the unusual side of Ireland.
THE MIDDLE-AGED RETURN OF ROSS O’CARROLL KELLY it all. I can’t tell you what a treat is to sit down and read the script for the first time. “I was on the bus reading it through, and I had tears streaming down my face trying not to laugh. I’m sure people thought I was having a fit. What’s amazing about it is there’s always stuff in his scripts that you play without knowing how funny it is. It’s a joy for an actor. “I’m a born and bred south county Dubliner,” Nolan says of his ongoing role. “My accent isn’t that far away. I didn’t have the same upbringing as Ross by a long shot, but I went to a rugby playing school. Then I went to UCD, and I always feel like going there was like being on an observation deck for this, unknowingly.
“Being able to observe that kind of thing has helped me channel it. I’ve got friends with certain mannerisms that I find make their way into performances. Heino “I’ve been playing the character for ten years, though, so it’s almost second nature. People don’t want it too exaggerated, or too real. It’s got to be a comfortable middle ground.” So what about this particular play - how will it work as a solo act? “Little things happen through the evening, like a phone call or two, that turn things on their head,” Nolan tells us.
“Ross is going through a bit of a change. He’s definitely not going to play for Ireland. Or is he? Come down, have a Heino and find out! It’s really really funny, but there’s a huge amount of heart. It’s a journey of self discovery as much as anything else. “We hope and pray that by the end of the show, he’ll be a different man to when he started out. You’ll come in knowing one Ross, and perhaps leave knowing another. “We started with ‘Between Foxrock and a Hard Place’ ten years ago, in the last days of the Celtic Tiger. Everytime I step into the Dubes, there’ s a certain amount of pressure that comes with the role. “People have a certain ownership over the character, and want him to be a certain way. The best compliments we ever get from doing all the shows are that it’s how people imagined it.” Postcards From The Ledge runs at the Gaiety Theatre from October 22 to November 11, with tickets (on sale now) starting at €22.
The Comic and Sci Fi Flea Market
The Bernard Shaw hosts the fourth edition of this popular market, generally made up of artists and small sellers of comics and related merchandise. A great find for hobbyists, October 21.
How to Deal with Poxes on a Daily Basis
This latest Dublin parody book by Aoife Dooley (pseudonym: Nikita) comes out on October 13, but gets its formal launch in Eason’s (O’Connell Street) on October 26. Expect plenty of laughs.
Run on Bray Seafront
The Wicklow Autumn Race Series offers a selection of short and accessible runs (or walks) for those looking to up their fitness as the weather draws in. This one takes place on Bray Seafront on October 19, register at Leitrim Lounge from 7pm.
New album of the week
Niall Horan - Flicker. A debut release from the single One Direction man from our own shores, Flicker is supposedly inspired by classic rock acts, with Horan unveiling his ‘folk pop’ sound in full.
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DUBLINLIFE FASTNews Hybrid struts more Hybrid cars are attracting great attention as diesel is in the doldrums. Sales this year have already almost doubled to 4,635 cars, up from 2,726 in 2016, as the hybrid drives become more acceptable. MICHAEL MORONEY reports on his recent experience with BMW’s 330e, a car that offers new levels of value.
IT seems that we 5 Series, 7 Series are migrating to a and the X5, the lathybrid world as diesel ter being one of my Engine 2.0 litre engines try to shake dream cars to own. off their bad image as What BMW has Engine power 252hp the major pollution done is offer hybrid 0 – 100km/hr 6.1 seconds culprits of our time. drive systems for Economy 47m/litre The trend is hapcommuters in cars (2.1/100km or 134mpg) pening almost by that don’t have to Fuel Tank Capacity 42 litres stealth, fuelled by the look different. CO2 emissions 55g/km type of instant publicI think that their ity that can create a strategy is the right Road Tax Band A1 €170 movement for change one; hybrids don’t Main Service 20,000km/12 months that all too often isn’t have to be different, Euro NCAP Rating NA exactly based on scijust better. BMW has Warranty 2 years unlimited ence or logic. hinted that difference Entry Price €37,960 There’s no mistakin special door finishing that diesel engines es and blue lighting to have their issues around emis- terparts in doing a deal with the indicate that it’s more efficient. sions, but modern diesels are not world hybrid leader Toyota, well I took the 330e hybrid for a near as polluting as their older ahead of the emission scandal recent test drive and I’m sure that counterparts. that was fuelled by the bad behav- passengers and other road users Enter the hybrid option, the iour at the Volkswagen Group. were unaware of the car’s hybrid good cop in the emissions world, That planning has resulted credentials. for the time being at least. in a great hybrid range from the And they don’t need to be. The BMW must have predicted the Munich-based brand. That now car retains all of the style and staturn away from diesel. They were includes hybrid versions of the tus of the 3 Series with a shade ahead of their German coun- 2 Series Active Tourer, 3 Series, more environmental credibility.
BMW 330e hybrid
The Land Rover team developed a bespoke Land Rover Discovery for Jamie Oliver and you can see Jamie’s three-part-series on his Food Tube channel which details the build process and show him cooking for his family with the bespoke Discovery.
Land Rover Discovery is Jamie’s perfect recipe CHEF and TV personality Jamie Oliver and Jaguar Land Rover have created the ultimate kitchen on four wheels as he has teamed up with a versatile Land Rover Discovery. Jamie’s bespoke family SUV comes with a host of cooking features including a slow-cooker, barbecue, ice cream maker, olive oil dispenser and will even churn butter as you drive. Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) worked with lifelong Land Rover fan and customer, Jamie, to bring his vision to life. The result is truly unique. It is the only Discovery in the world that has a toaster in the centre console and a rotisserie driven by the power take off.
Entry prices start at €41,030 after Government grants and VRT tax back, to make this option competitive.
With the BMW hybrid option there is simply no downside. The car’s acceleration is the envy of its diesel counterparts giving a 0 to 100km/hr performance of 6.1 seconds. Once the car combines the turbo-petrol power with that of the hybrid drive, the acceleration feeling is so impressive. So too is the fuel consumption figure. The hybrid drive cuts the fuel usage in half relative to the diesel option, down from 4.2
Other ingenious features include a slow-cooker that sits beside the engine, a pasta maker, a gas hob and a deployable dining table and worktop. There is even a herb garden and spice rack in the rear windows.
Citroen spruces up its warranty deal for 181 CITROEN Ireland has unveiled its new brand campaign, “Citroen Inspired by You”, with news that they are now offering customers 5 years unlimited mileage warranty on all passenger vehicles. Citroen claims that the “Inspired by You” philosophy is the creed behind Citroen’s unique solutions in terms of product, technology, services and customer relations. The five-year unlimited mileage warranty is exclusive to Citroën customers in Ireland.
Bill Cullen takes Fiat Professional route BILL Cullen Premier Cars has added the Fiat Professional range of vans their line-up at the Naas Road dealership based at Concorde Industrial Estate. Bill, has been well known in the motor industry for more than 50 years adds the Fiat van range to the SsangYong range of SUV’s and 4x4’s at the dealership which opened in 2014.
Volkswagen releases fresh 181 deal offers VOLKSWAGEN has announced details of its 181 registrations campaign, which includes technology upgrades across the range, lowrate finance, and purchase contributions (discounts) of up to €2,000. For customers who wish to scrap their EU 1 - 4 emissions standard diesel car, an EcoGrant of up to €5,000 is available. For those customers who do not have an
EU 1 - 4 emissions standard diesel car, Volkswagen has created a 181 offer consisting of purchase contributions of up to €2,000, lowrate 0.9% APR PCP finance, plus technology upgrades. These Volkswagen technology upgrade packs, which Volkswagen claim are worth up to €4,500, include Discover Media SatNav, the Driver Alert System and Adaptive
Cruise Control. There are three new models coming to the Volkswagen range in time for 181 including the new Polo, new Tiguan Allspace and new T-Roc arriving just before Christmas. The new T-Roc is Volkswagen’s first crossover SUV and has an entry price of €24,750. Both the new T-Roc and Polo will also be available to view in showrooms at the end of October.
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Honda’s new Urban EV electric car unveiled HONDA revealed its newest entrant
appears to sweep around the entire
into the electric vehicle market
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Concept at the recent 2017 Frank-
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furt Motor Show.
connection is housed on the bonnet.
Honda claims that the concept
designed to accommodate four
platform, and sets the direction for
occupants, across two bench
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seats. are fixed in the middle of the seat,
of the car could hit the market by
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EV Concept showcases advanced technology within a simple and
lock and that’s when electric drive shows its true merits. And there’s no compromise on performance under electric power as BMW claim that the 330e can run at speeds up to 120km/hr on pure electric power in the right conditions. Entry prices are high for the BMW hybrid options, while Government low emission support incentives make the deal more attractive. Add to that the latest new
BMW Lower Emissions Allowance scheme that offers €2,000 off all BMW vehicles with emissions of 130g/km or less and that brings the price down to €37,960. That price point now makes the BMW hybrid choice more cost effective. Running costs can be less than diesel, depending on your driving style and commute. And you’ll still drive a car that looks well and can perform with the best.
Mixed response to electric car initiatives Budget 2018 FOLLOWING the recent Budget, Volkswagen Group in Ireland responded that it was delighted to see the proposal of 0% Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) on electric vehicles in 2018. Volkswagen Group believes that this is a great signal of intent from the Government and will support business users to make the switch to this exciting new technology. Volkswagen Group Ireland managing director Lars Himmer said: “We would like more clarity on how long this is likely to remain as most company cars are bought on 3-4 year deals. “With 0% BIK on our eGolf, this means that compared to an equiva-
lent Golf 1.6 TDI, for someone provided with a company car there can be thousands saved in BIK, which could translate into hundreds of euro per month to the end user in savings.” Nissan Ireland believes that the Government’s new initiative to introduce a 0% rate of BIK to promote the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) is doomed to fail if it only applies to the first year that someone owns an EV. Nissan is the largest seller of EVs in Ireland and has called on Minister Shane Ross to clarify the detail of the new Government initiative as a matter of urgency. “The initiative needs to apply for an EV ownership cycle of at least three
years if it is to stand any chance of success,” said James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan. “We are delighted that the Government is willing to take a progressive approach to electro mobility but we need to be assured that this initiative is not just window-dressing and that it has been fully thought through,” he added. “We require Minister Ross to clarify the term for which BIK will apply. It is of no value to motorists if it only applies for one year as they will be signing up to BIK costs for the subsequent years that they own the car,” said Mr. McCarthy.
The seatbelts for the rear bench
Honda production model. A version
Honda claims that the Urban
but significantly we are talking in terms of low euro numbers for an overnight charge. The hybrid system is based around BMW’s automatic gearbox which also uses the eDrive button to allow you to move from the standard default eDrive to Max eDrive or to the Save Battery format. The latter allows you to run on petrol only and retain your battery power until you face traffic grid-
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l/100km (23.8km/litre) to 2.1 l/100km (47km/litre). Over a 500km test drive programme I found that my performance was somewhere in the middle closer to 36km/litre. If you are driving on a short commute, less that 40km per day or each way between charges, then the costs will be even lower as you can run almost exclusively on electric power. The charging costs are more difficult to establish,
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Range Rover Velar scores top in Euro NCAP safety test
THE new Range Rover Velar, Range Rover’s new SUV, has achieved a fivestar Euro NCAP rating, confirming it as one of the world’s most desirable luxury SUVs as well as being among the safest too. The fourth member of the Range Rover family scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection and 74% for pedestrian protection. Velar features a suite of safety systems, including Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. The advanced technology can detect a collision risk with cars or pedestrians in the road ahead and automatically apply the brakes. The system was awarded a maximum six marks in the Pedestrian detection tests by Euro NCAP’s testers. By combining strong crash protection with advanced active safety systems, Range Rover believes that the Velar helps drivers to avoid accidents while providing excellent security to mitigate the effects of a collision if the worst does happen.
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Ring in the autumn with a cosy escape to Cong AS THE temperature drops, the leaves change and the evenings get shorter, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the perfect hideaway for those seeking an indulgent and cosy escape from the autumn chill. Let the expert team at The Lodge look after you while you sit back, relax and completely unwind with their new Robe, Rosé & Relax travel package. Opulence is the order of the day with a deluxe two-night stay in one of The Lodge at Ashford Castle’s spacious and charming Quay Suites. Once checked in, slip into a fluffy
morning overlooking the stunning Lisloughrey Quay and breath in the west of Ireland air with a leisurely stroll around the picturesque Ashford Estate. Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong and overlooking Lough Corrib, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the perfect combination of a gorgeous hideaway with stunning views which is still close to the heart of all the region has to offer. The Robe, Rosé & Relax package is available from €320 per person sharing and includes a two-night ALISON O’HANLON
LIMERICK doesn’t get enough good publicity, and as an Aussie living in Ireland I’d heard very little of the city apart from it being rugby mad. Well it is that, but it’s also a lot more – what I found was a thriving city brimming with pride and passion and it couldn’t have been friendlier. Enjoying a period of rejuvenation and growth, the historic Treaty City
white robe and pour a glass of complimentary rosé while deciding what delicious bites to have delivered to your suite for supper. Relax a little deeper into your stay at the Beauty Rooms at The Lodge with resident beautician Debbie Murphy with a specially tailored Dermalogica facial for each guest. Return to your suite and run a fragrant bath with bath salts from the Handmade Soap Company – a recipe for pure relaxation! Venture from your room long enough to enjoy breakfast each
stay in a Quay Suite with breakfast each morning, complimentary bottle of Rosé on arrival and complimentary room-service from the new Quay Bar Bites menu on an evening of your choice. Also included in this indulgent getaway is a Dermalogica facial for both guests and bath salts from the Handmade Soap Company – complete and utter bliss! To find out more or to book the Robe, Rosé & Relax package The Lodge at Ashford Castle, visit w w w.t h e l o d g e a c . c o m o r c a l l 094 954 5400.
is an easy spot to get around, boasting scenic riverside walks, outstanding restaurants, bars and plenty of activities for all the family. Perfectly located, The Radisson Blu sits on 20 acres of parkland on the outskirts of the city and it’s the ideal place to stay, catering wonderfully for those who wish to relax and get away from it all, as well as offering families an ideal base from which to explore the city and surrounding beauty spots –and there are many. While at the Radisson Blu, take
Theresa Story of Green Apron shows off her array of artisan preserves
the opportunity to settle yourself into the cosy couches and indulge yourself in the wonderful afternoon tea experience. Filled with scrumptuous sandwiches, cakes to make your mouth water and a selection of teas to delight – the Baileys Tea being my definite favourite. It’s the perfect way to take time out for a couple of hours. The hotel’s Rain SPA offers the ideal way to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. With a unique range of spa therapy treatments to choose
Afternoon tea for Blu?
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Treaty yourself The mighty Shannon river guards the 13th century King John’s Castle in the centre of Limerick
from you can then unwind in the outdoor hot tub. Yes please! Finishing your day with a seriously delicious meal in Porters Restaurant and a night cap in the Quench Bar, you’ll never want to leave. Variety However, with so much at your fingertips that would be a waste, as the Radisson Blu is only a 10 minute drive to the city, The Milk Market, King John’s Castle, Thormond Park Stadium (the home of Munster Rugby) and for the more adventurous, kayaking
on the Shannon with Get West Tours. With its distinctive Carousel top the Milk Market in Mungret St is a must. Operating since 1852, it’s the oldest market in Ireland, providing vistors with access to over 53 stalls offering a wide variety of fresh, local and in season produce. The aromas coming from the artisan bakeries and freshly brewed coffee will take over your senses. Joanna at Tea 4 You has teas to tempt every palate, Theresa Story at The Green Apron will
The Radisson Blu is the perfect base to explore Limerick
tantalise your tastebuds with her jams and preserves on offer, her whiskey marmalade being a top seller. Vintage clothes, jewellery and brica-brac, there is no end. It’s surely not possible to come home empty handed. From the Milk Market we cosied up under blankets in one of Limerick Carriage Tours’ luxurious, weatherproof horse drawn carriages while host Gerry – a local hero who saved around 200 people from their homes during the 2015
Mimi Crawford at the Milk Market
floods – and Sarah regaled us with the city’s rich history, giving a unique and enlightening view of Limerick. Tours are on offer both day and night, I promise you wont be disappointed, it’ll be one of the highlights of your stay. The 13th century King Johns Castle, on Kings Island in the heart of medieval Limerick is an excellent all weather attraction which has recently undergone extensive multi million euro renovations and boasts a state of the art interactive visitors centre, bringing the castle’s dramatic history
Local hero Gerry from Limerick Carriage Tours
to life. While exploring the castle itself you’ll discover excavation sites and breathtaking 360 degree views of the city. The castle is open 10 - 5pm daily. Also on Limerick’s doorstep are some of the West’s most stunning attractions, including Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher (only 30 mins by car), and, for a bonus point, the world-famous Ring of Kerry. Whether you like rugby or not, take some time out in wonderful, relaxing Limerick – you’ll have the time of your life and you won’t have to TRY!
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ReelReviews
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Not as sharp as wanted
BLADERUNNER 2049 (Cert 15A, 163 mins) has left audiences a bit cold, with the long delayed, oft mooted and controversial sequel to the bona fide cinema classic proving pretty divisive – and a ittle underwhelming – at the box office. It’s an interesting follow-up that continues to explore what it means to be human, but there’s something a little soulless behind its great visuals.
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DUNKIRK
The stuff of legends HERE’S a very, very last nodat Dunkirk (Cert 12A, 106 mins), as it finally drops off the last few screens showing it. Director Christopher Nolan puts his talents to good use as he brings the infamous and desperate evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk in the early years of World War 2 to life. Some say it’s up there with the best of war films, but even if it isn’t, Dunkirk is a ripping, tense yarn.
VICTORIA AND ABDUL Royally average fare
LIMPING out of cinemas, Victoria and Abdul (Cert PG, 112 mins) doesn’t do legendary monarch Queen Victoria many favours. Based on the true story of the elderly queen’s friendship with a young Indian clerk, there’re some decent performances at the heart of the film, but the general air of luvviedom throughout isn’t exactly a great selling point for Irish audiences. Decent, but dull.
‘Much like his performance in The Lobster, Colin Farrell delivers every line with a matter-of-fact, near-emotionless inflection, amplifying the uncanny nature of the surreal, not-quite-realworld in which The Killing of a Sacred Deer is set’
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THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER: UNIQUELY UNCOMFORTABLE AND ABSURDIST FILM FARE STARRING OUR VERY OWN COLIN FARRELL
Hey deer, there’s a bizarre, baffling, brilliant film here M UC H l i ke D a r r e n Aronofsky’s recent cinematic pot-stirrer, Mother!, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing of a Sacred Deer (121 mins) is arthouse cinema with a capital “A”, for both its experimental and challenging artistic leanings and its A-list cast. While the stars of last month’s controversial mind-boggler may have fooled certain audiences into expecting a straightforward thriller, anyone familiar with the work of Lanthimos, including last year’s absurdist fantasy, The Lobster, knows not to expect as much mainstream exposure for this one (and less audience backlash). Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman lead a cast which also features a startlingly disturbing performance from relative newcomer Barry Keoghan, following the D u b l i n - b o r n a c t o r ’s brief-but-promising turn in Christopher Nolan’s
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WWI epic, Dunkirk, back in July. Much like Mother!, the often-surreal premise here also centres around a family, and while the narrative here may be more structurally coherent, this is often a far more difficult watch. This is a film packed with as much gore as grace, both lyrical and bombastic. The Killing of a Sacred Deer is an experience at its most comic and absurd right before it hits its most disturbingly dissonant notes. Farrell plays Dr Steven Murphy, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon living the suburbs of a peculiarly bland, couldbe-anywhere American city (it’s Cincinnati, as it
turns out). At the beginning of the film, we learn that Steven maintains an odd friendship with a fatherless 16 year old boy, Martin (Keoghan). After introducing Martin to his wife, Anna (Kidman) and two child r e n ( K i m Mu r p hy, Sunny Suljic), things begin to take a far more sinister turn. Martin’s very presence begins to erode their seemingly blissful suburban life – gradually, a past wrongdoing is revealed and a mysterious, tragic retribution enacted. Much like his performance in The Lobster, Farrell delivers every line with a matter-offact, near-emotionless inflection, amplifying the uncanny nature of the surreal, not-quitereal-world in which The Killing of a Sacred Deer is set. Indeed, with two performances of this kind
under his belt, it would seem that Farrell is director Yorgos Lanthimos’ perfect cypher. This is a world where each and every gap is filled with seemingly inane dialogue – where everyone always says exactly what’s on their mind, but never what they’re really thinking. Consequently, there’s a lot to chip away at here before any sort of realworld allegory can be glimpsed. One can simply revel in the absurdity and disgust in the latter-stage revelations of its central premise, or endure a punishing headache trying to draw out exactly what Lanthimos is trying to say. We get the sense that the gestation period for Lanthimos’ work is rife with formed and halfformed ideas, all of which make their way into the finished product, lurking beneath the surface. The allusion to Greek
myth may seem baffling at first, but once the film’s bizarre twist in logic is revealed, the inevitable climax creeps toward us with a crushing sense of impending doom. Every tragic moment, however, is accompanied by or closely followed with Lanthimos’ unique, often hilarious brand of absurdist humour. Accordingly, throughout The K illing of a Sacred Deer, you’ll find yourself laughing, cowering, wincing in disgust and scratching your head in tandem. Lanthimos’ remarkable ability to render all this madness seemingly logical is one of his most unique strengths as a director. Skirting a line between reality and surreality, comedy and horror, the end result is a film that might send some cinemagoers packing, but will reward those who embrace the madness. Verdict: 9/10
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AMERICAN MADE
Enjoyable Cruise control DESPITE some questionable choices in recent years, Tom Cruise’s turn in American Made (Cert 15A, 115 mins) shows he can still churn out some daftly enjoyable film fare. Based on a real story, Cruise turns in a lovable rogue character – as usual – playing a pilot and hustler who somehow gets caught up in running a huge, covert sting operation for the CIA. Daft as it is, it’s an entertaining return to form.
WIND RIVER
Chasing a cold killer WITH winter looming and a number of cold-hearted films on the horizon, Wind Wiver (Cert 16, 107 mins) takes a chilly look at the darker side of Americana. A brutal murder in a Native American reservation leads to a slowly moving investigation, with the death of the American dream for many people in the frame here, just as much as its film’s freezing landscapes and chilling characters.
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Just misses the mark
KINGSMAN’s sequel, The Golden Circle (Cert 16, 141 mins) is a misfiring followup that is even sillier in some ways, yet also lacks some of the fun and sly wit of the first film. Pitting the survivors of a secret (and almost completely destroyed at the inset) British spy organisation alongside their American counterparts to take on a new enemy, the sequel aims to impress, but fails.
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O’Neill double put Foxes into provincial decider THREE Dublin sides advanced to Leinster ladies football finals with Foxrock Cabinteely completing the trio when they beat Oldcastle on Saturday with a 4-6 to 0-5 win at senior level. They will be joined in the provinicial deciders by St Maur’s at intermediate level while Cuala are in the junior Leinster final. For Foxrock, they got off to the perfect start with a very early goal before Oldcastle replied with two points of their own. A Hannah O’Neill goal on the 20-minute mark put Foxrock five points clear at 2-1 to 0-2 before Oldcastle reduced the gap to three points at half-time but the Meath side only scored one point in the second half. Another O’Neill goal all but made the game safe with 19 minutes to go and they duly ran out 13-point winners. It sets up a final date with Kldare’s Confey at Coralstown Kinnegad’s grund on Sunday, October 29 at 2pm. A year on from junior provincial success, Maur’s are looking forward to their second successive Leinster final after they beat Clonguish 2-14 to 1-8 last Saturday. Their county decider will be against Meath champions Dunboyne on Saturday, October 28 at 3pm. Cuala will act as the curtain-raiser in the Leinster junior final when they meet Meath’s Clann na nGael at 1pm.
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Ruddy the October star of the month JAMES HENDICOTT
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R ACHEL Ruddy describes it as “a weird few weeks” since winning the All-Ireland final as the Ballyboden St Enda’s defender produced a player of the match performance in the Dublin county final only to miss out on the title to Foxrock Cabinteely just a couple of days later. Ruddy has been key to both club and county this year, and reflecting on the year with the bulk of her season now over, she’s pleased with the way things have gone. “Losing in the club championship obviously meant there were some mixed emotions there. “We felt like we weren’t that far off Foxrock Cabinteely; we’re a young team, so there’s plenty to be positive about. It was
one step further than last year when we narrowly lost to St Brigid’s in the semi-final. They went on to lose by a point in the final, so we don’t feel like we’re far off.” Ruddy’s performance in that club final saw her earn the October New Ireland Assurance DLGFA Player of the Month award for her efforts but she hopes club glory will be on the horizon in 2018. “We’re building, and we have great hopes for the future,” Ruddy said, after Foxrock Cabinteely won their third consecutive title against her ‘Boden side by 1-10 to 1-5 earlier in October. “There are only a few league matches left now, so it’s a quieter time of year for us. It is a bit strange to have your evenings free, and spending some time with friends and family. “The balance between club and county has been
Rachel Ruddy in the senior county final against Foxrock. Picture: GAAPics.com
really good, though. During the league, we only really went back to the clubs to play matches, and trained with the county. Obviously that’s not ideal from a club point of view, but it’s important not to overdo it. Now we’re back training with the team which is nice because we don’t get back to the club much during the county season.” Ruddy, of course, was a key player in the Dubs county win, and admits that despite her club being essential to her, the county win was ultimately more important. An unsurpris-
ing sentiment, perhaps, given the Dubs record of final defeats – three in a row – prior to the win over Mayo at Croke Park in September. “We’d gone so close the last three years,” she recalls. “We changed things up a bit, but it’s so close. In a way, we would have liked to have played Cork in the final, given the history.”All three consecutive recent times in which the Dubs were denied the Brendan Martin Cup involved final losses to the Rebelettes, some in controversial circumstances, in particular the incor-
rectly disallowed point which would have placed the sides level - in 2016. “You have to say, though, that whoever makes it to an All-Ireland final is clearly a great team,” Ruddy says of opponents Mayo. “It’s fantastic for the game that our final had an attendance of over 46,000, the biggest of any womenonly sporting event in Europe this year. It really is going from strength to strength, and you get a lot more support and respect than when I started out. I feel like things are going really well for the sport.”
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Dubs All-Ireland champs return to Shelbourne Park THE THREE in-a-row winning Dublin footballers will be making their traditional visit to Shelbourne Park on Friday, October 27. Tickets for the meeting can be purchased online in advance at €10 per adult or €5 for children at www.shelbourneparkgreyhoundstadium.ie. You can also pay on the door on the night. It will be the usual night of celebration with the opportunity for photographs with the players and management with the Sam Maguire trophy. Patrick Flynn, Sales, Operations and Commercial manager at Shelbourne says: “This event has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we are delighted to be welcoming the three in-arow All-Ireland champions to Shelbourne Park. “It promises to be another fantastic occasion with photo opportunities throughout the night with the team and management. Tickets are now on sale”.
Templeogue’s men get back to winning ways BLACK Amber Templeogue got back to winning ways in the men’s basketball Super League this weekend as they overcame UCC Demons in an overtime thriller at Oblate Hall on Saturday evening. A superb scoring display from Lawrence Summers and Jason Killeen was the catalyst behind the reigning champions’ victory, with the pair netting 46 points between them. A relieved Mark Keenan was happy to see a win go up on the board after a tough
couple of weeks. “It’s a big relief off the shoulders to get a win after the last few weeks,” he admitted. “Fair play to the lads - we stuck more together tonight and came through it, so delighted to get back to winning ways.” Elsewhere, Griffith College Swords Thunder made light work of KUBS, running out 93-48 point winners, while UCD Marian continued their unbeaten run in the League so far, overcoming Maree with ease on Saturday evening, 86-49. Pyrobel Killester and Belfast Star played out a cracker up in Belfast, with the Dublners winning on the final buzzer.
Further step up needed for Leinster in Glasgow
Province begin European rugby campaign with a big showing against monied Montpellier as young guns make their mark; Dempsey says improvements required for away day at Glasgow EUROPEAN CUP Leinster 24 Montpellier 17 KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com
LEINSTER backs coach Girvan Dempsey says the province will need to make significant improvements despite their opening day win over Montpellier in European Rugby’s Champions Cup. They rode their luck at times, especially in a fraught end-game, to win out 24-17 at the RDS, scoring four tries despite the late withdrawal of Johnny Sexton through injury. Joey Carbery hit the line first for Leinster in the 17th minute after he split Francois Steyn and Nemani Nadolo to touch down. Josh van der Flier crossed eight minutes later to increase his side’s lead before Nadolo hit back for Montpellier after Nacewa left the field of
play. H e n s h aw c o u l d n ’t believe his luck when a cross-field kick fell to him via the hands of Jesse Mogg and Joe Tomane and he picked up an easy score. Nadolo grabbed his second try on the hour mark but European Debutant Barry Daly secured a bonus point victory for his side. Nadolo bundled over for a second try and the monied French side had late chances to tie the game up but Leinster’s young line-up hung tough to take the five points on offer to give them a strong start to the campaign. But Glasgow offer a very different challenge next weekend in a tough group. “Glasgow are going to be a big threat for us,” Dempsey said earlier this week. “They are a very impressive side under a new coach. It is a tough place to play and the
astro suits the style of rugby they want to play; high tempo, quick, keep the ball on the move and keep the ball away from contact. “Defensively, they are very aggressive and very strong, and put you under a lot of pressure at the break down to make you earn your ruck and try to slow your ball down. “We can’t afford to give them the opportunities that we gave Montpellier because they’re clinical, particularly at home, they’ve scored in the region of 30-odd points every home game this season.” Glasgow also opened their European Cup campaign with a defeat to Exeter, losing 24-15 away from home. “If you look at the game against Exeter, going into the last six or seven minutes it was 17-15 and Exeter scored late on to take it away from Glasgow,” said Dempsey. “They hadn’t
lost prior to that. They are very tough at home. “It’s a huge test. Glasgow are a quality side and they’re on a high. It is going to be a challenge but we feel that we have the tools and players to cause them a lot of problems.” For the next date, there remain plenty of injury concerns to contend with. Sean O’Brien, Jamie Heaslip, Garry Ringrose and Rob Kearney are all out while captain Isa Nacewa was forced off in the first half with an ankle injury. Dempsey delivered a positive assessment on Nacewa, however, as well as some of his teammates. “Looking straight from the game, Isa has obvious-
ly rolled his ankle but we got really positive reviews from the scan and he’s looking good to return to training and be available for selection.” “Rory O’Loughlin and Johnny Sexton had dead legs post Munster game. Johnny has progressed really, really quickly and Rory not as quickly as we would have liked but we are still hopeful he will train during the week and be available for selection. “Dan Leavy and Sean O’Brien, likewise, both come back into the fold after calf and ankle injuries respectively, so we are hopeful that we are going to be near a clean bill of health in term of players available for the weekend.”
Adam Byrne makes one of his numerous breaks for Leinster against Montpellier last Saturday.
Barry Daly crashes over for Leinster’s fourth try of the game
Picture: Martin Doherty
to earn a bonus point. Picture: Martin Doherty
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Belvo return to winning ways against Tullamore OLD BELVEDERE returned to winning ways with a resounding 49-0 victory over Tullamore in the Women’s All-Ireland League Division 1 at Angelsea Road last weekend. The Ballsbridge side secured their second league win from the opening four games to leave themselves in fourth position on 11 points, having secured three bonus points so far. Tullamore went into the game rooted to the bottom of the table and remain there after suffering yet another heavy defeat. Belvo were the team on top throughout the game but Tullamore may well feel the score line flattered their opponents slightly as they created a number of scoring opportunities. Belvo conceded possession to their opponents during the middle third of the game but finished strongly to add gloss to the score. Alison Miller and Elise O’Byrne White both crossed the line twice for Belvo, while Linda Djougang, Jane O’Neill and Roisin O’Driscoll touched down in a seven try performance from their side. Full-back Nora Stapleton showed her quality in front of the posts by successfully converting all seven tries – three of which came during the opening quarter of the game as the home side got off to an excellent start. Despite the impressive score line, it was not the perfect performance from the team as their indiscipline saw Jenny Murphy, Elaine Anthony and O’Byrne White all pick up yellow cards for high tackles. Belvo would have been expected to secure victory over Tullamore but the Offaly side will have left Dublin somewhat buoyed by the chances they created. Elsewhere, Railway Union also secured a big win of their own as they left Stradbrook with a 62-6 victory over Blackrock. The win sees them remain second in the table having won all four games but sit a point behind UL Bohemian with the Limerick side boasting four points so far.
HOCKEY: BELFIELD SIDE WINS STUDENT BATTLE TO RETURN TO TOP
KJ Marshall celebrates making it 2-0 to Pembroke against Hermes-Monkstown in a south Dublin derby. Picture: Adrian Boehm
UCD soar up four places sport@dublingazette.com
UCD moved to the top of the women’s EY Hockey League as they continued to bounce back from their opening day defeat with a confident 3-1 win over student rivals Trinity. Emma Russell’s sixthminute goal meant they led from the front with Deirdre Duke doubling up. Former UCD player Sally Campbell made for a nervy ending but Irish skipper Katie Mullan put the game out of sight. It meant Miles Warren’s side moved up four places in the tables as Ards, Cork Harlequins,
Pegasus and Railway union all drew. Indeed, the table is extremely close-knit with no 100% records and first and ninth place covered by just three points with five teams still unbeaten. For Ards and Cork Harlequins, the goals in their 1-1 tie both came in the final quarter. Amy Benson nipped in to break the deadlock in the 55th minute but Rebecca Barry – back after injury – snatched a corner rebound with a fine reverse-stick shot for the draw. Pegasus and Railway Union drew 0-0 with Grace O’Flanagan deny-
SUNDAY SENIOR Bluebell make major LSL statement win BLUEBELL United sent out a huge statement of intent to their title rivals with a 4-0 win away to reigning champions St Mochta’s in the LSL Sunday Senior division last weekend. A Craig Sheridan own in the first half started the scoring before Mochta’s were reduced to 10 men just before half-time when Mark O’Neill was shown a second yellow card. Bluebell took full advantage with Keith Quinn scoring the second goal before Gareth Cooney made the game safe. Stephen Larkin wrapped up the result. Picture: Martin Doherty
ing her former teammate Alex Speers from the key moments. Pembroke ran up a 4-0 win over HermesMonkstown to get their season up and running, putting their first points on the board. Former Hermes player Aisling Naughton scored the first six minutes in before Leinster underage player Katie-Jane Marshall made it two before half-time. Orla Macken and Laura Noble added two more in the closing quarter. The league now goes on a two-week break. N e x t we e ke n d , t h e schoolgirls interpros take
place in Ulster before the Irish senior women in action in a three-match series against Scotland, starting next Sunday. The weekend after is the intervarsities tournament in Grange Road before the league returns o n t h e we e ke n d o f November 4 and 5. Glenanne produced a superb comeback to suggest they could be a dark horse for title contention as they came from 2-0 down to beat EY Champions Trophy holders Three Rock Rovers 3-2 at Grange Road. Peter Blakeney and Ben Walker had given Rovers a two-goal head-
start but Eddie O’Malley struck either side of halftime to level the match before Richard Couse proved the match-winner with a lofted finish to Gary Shaw’s assist. It made it three wins from three for the Glens who head the table at this early stage with three sides three points back on six points. Monkstown scored one in each half to see off Railway Union 2-0 at Park Avenue. Town led from the second minute via Karl Smith but had to wait until the fourth quarter to make the game safe through Davy Carson.
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SOCCER: CORK CELEBRATIONS PUT ON ICE FOR A FEW DAYS
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Paddy Kavanagh impressed for Bohs against Cork. Pictures: Martin Doherty
Bohs formally secure 2018 Premier place SSE PREMIER DIVISION Bhoemians 0 Cork City 0 DARRYL GERAGHTY sport@dublingazette.com
BOHS ensured the title race rumbled on for another few days as they played out a highly entertaining 0-0 draw with Cork City last weekend. With a rumoured 1,000 Cork fans travelling to a blustery Dalymount Park, John Caulfield’s troops hoped to end their 12-year wait for a league title but it wasn’t to be as an impressive Bohs side kept the champagne on ice until Tuesday night. Having seen their 17-point lead eroded over the recent weeks, maybe nerves played a part, but the league leaders didn’t play to their maximum, or weren’t allowed to by a dogged Bohs team looking for the elusive point to mathematically guarantee safety. In a first half that would be best described as a war of attrition, both teams had decent spells of possession with neither grabbing the game by the
scruff. The champions-elect looked a threat through Karl Sheppard over the top and the pacey Kieran Sadlier on the right wing. And it was the winger who had the first effort of note cutting inside onto his left foot and drilling a low effort just wide of the near post that had Shane Supple scrambling. With nearly 20 minutes played, controversy ensued when Sheppard broke the Bohs offside trap. The front man looked to have nicked the ball away from the onrushing Supple and dramatically leapt over the challenge, but referee Robert Harvey saw nothing wrong and waved play on, much to the relief of the Gypsie faithful. The home side grew in confidence from them and looked dangerous themselves through Ismahil Akinade’s pace on the right wing causing havoc. Dan Byrne and Oscar Brennan had pot shots as the home fans began to come alive. The second half contin-
ued at a rip-roaring pace with the hosts forcing the issue higher up the field. A spate of early corners got the home fans on their feet and had their own chance to be up in arms over a controversial decision. The impressive Paddy Kavanagh crossed deep to the back post where it looked that Akinade was being hauled to the ground by Shane Griffin. Everyone on the field stopped as the referee looked on and eventually decided to wave away the protests. The best chance of the half fell to Bohs’ top scorer Dinny Corcoran from another quality Kavanagh cross. The big number
nine found himself free in the box but was unable to generate any power behind the header to trouble McNulty. As the game drew to a close, there was time for one more chance. Substitute Ian Morris had a right footed effort that forced the Cork stopper into one more top class save. The dramatic game finished 0-0 as the Leesiders’ celebrations continue to be put on hold while the valuable point guarantees the Phibsboro based outfit premier division football for next season. Bohs final home game of the season is against Finn Harps on Friday, October 27. Kick off is 7.45pm.
St Pat’s CY storm past Ports ST PATRICK’S CYFC produced an excellent fightback to record a 3-2 win over Portmarnock AFC at Irishtown Stadium in the LSL Senior Sunday last weekend. The Ringsend side had lost their previous two league games but have now gotten back to winning ways and currently sit seventh in the table after eight games thanks to Daniel Kelly’s late winner. The visitors enjoyed an excellent start to the game and took the lead after just three minutes when Chris Burgess headed home Philip Rusk’s pinpoint cross into the box. Burgess had a great chance to double his tally when an excellent Ray Whelehan pass played him through but he dragged his effort wide. Portmarnock were soon celebrating again, however, when another Rusk cross finished in the back of the net – this time via the head of Noel McGinty. Burgess could have ended the tie as a contest before the break but he fluffed the opportunity despite being presented with two bites of the cherry. St Pats looked a new team in the second half as they diligently went about getting themselves back into the game. Three changes were made at the break as Thomas Dunne, Paul Healy and Joseph Gimenez all entered the fray. The result was increased tempo and a greater sense of urgency from the home side. Dunne almost had an instant impact when he met Kelly’s low cross into the box but put his effort over the bar. Gimenez was proving dangerous from set pieces, while Kelly was terrorising the Porto defence with some mesmerising runs. The latter also had a chance to score after pouncing on Dunne’s blocked shot but his attempt was saved. Both sides then had chances before Gimenez found the net after Jason Doyle picked up a poor clearance, beat a maker on his way into the box and pulled back into the path of Gimenez. The goal inspired St Pats to continue pouring forward in search of an equaliser and created a number or chances; including an audacious overhead effort from Dunne. Burgess was presented with another opportunity to give his side some breathing space but he headed over the bar when he really should have done better. Kelly then punished that miss with an equaliser that saw him start and finish the move. St Pats looked to now hold the momentum in the game but that also looked like the biggest danger to them as they poured more and more players forward, leaving space at the back in the process, The game swung from end to end over the remaining ten minutes but it was St Pats who nicked the three points when Kelly buried a shot into the top corner with the last kick of the game.
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FOOTBALL: NORTHSIDE OUTFIT SET UP FINAL DATE WITH ST VINCENT’S
FASTGAA
Ballymun kicking on DUBLIN SFC SEMI FINAL Ballymun Kickhams 2-15 Kilmacud Crokes 1-10 JAMES HENDICOTT
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Vincent’s retain Dublin senior camogie crown ST VINCENT’S produced an excellent second half performance to earn their third Dublin senior camogie championship in succession as they beat Na Fianna 1-13 to 1-3 in the county final last Sunday at Abbottstown with Eimear McCarthy winning the player of the match award. There was little between the sides with Vincent’s edging the game 0-5 to 0-3 at half-time before they ran out comfortable winners in the end. Faughs/Celtic, meanwhile, were the winners of the Senior 3 championship with a 1-11 to 4-1 win over Good Counsel in their final.
BALLYMUN Kickhams looked in fantastic form on Saturday night, as the north Dublin side, driven on by a beautifully efficient forward line, dismissed Kilmacud Crokes comfortably at Croke Park to reach the Dublin Senior football final. Crokes had plenty of early possession, and probably should have been running Mun much more closely before their first major chance fell to Andrew McGowan. Played in one-on-one with Evan Comerford in the Ballymun goal, McGowan blazed high and wide from a difficult angle. Kickhams were proving far more efficient, however,
with powerful wing play key in breaking down the Crokes defence. While Davy Byrne had to track back to prevent another Crokes attempt on goal, perhaps the key point - at which the game suddenly looked beyond the south Dubliners came at 0-7 to 0-2. With James McCarthy on the break down the left for Ballymun, he beat Ross O’Carroll on the byline, prompting O’Carroll to slide in with an extremely late, soccer-style challenge that clattered harshly into McCarthy’s shins. An inevitable red card followed, and Crokes suddenly looked on for a hammering.
Turnovers Mun were regularly overturning the opponents, in fact, with John Small in particular doing a great job on star man Paul
Ballymun Kickhams’ James McCarthy was named the PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month
Mannion. Jason Whelan - rapid and dangerous throughout - put the knife in just before half time, as he finished a move involving a winding run at the Crokes defence to smash home from close range. That gave Ballymun a substantial 1-8 to 0-3 lead
on the whistle, and despite the chances Crokes had created, looked like game over. Crokes did improve in the second half, though it never looked like being enough. Strangely, with Ballymun getting more time on the ball, they found it harder to break
Kilmacud down then they had earlier playing on the break. W hile even Philly McMahon was getting the chance to push deep into the Crokes half, the points haul they should have garnered after the red card never quite came. The final major blow
Good win for our Faoi14A buachailli who kept up their promotion challenge with a 4-18 to 3-11 win over Fingallians. Well done to our Faoi 7 (2010) buachailli who had their first cluichi in the new Dublin Orthodontics geansai away to Beann Eadair. Ádh mór to our Faoi14 cailíní who will play FoxCab in the A championship final on Sunday. Faoi 21 peiladóirí will host Fingallians in the B Championship this Sunday. Please support. Limited number of 2017 MSL Club Campa tops available in An Siopa for €25 each. AGM/Cruinniú Cinn Bliana will be held this Friday, October 20 at 8pm. All members encouraged to attend. Juvenile
subscriptions for 201718 are now due and can be dropped into the letterbox in the club at any time. We would ask parents and mentors to encourage all players cycling to training to get a lock for their rothar and be visible and safe with lights and a helmet. No winner of club lotto. Numbers drawn were 3, 19, 23 and 24. Póta Óir/jackpot now €5,200. Lucky dip prize winners were Pat Devine & Sinead O’Boyle.
CLUB NOTICEBOARD
BALLYMUN KICKHAMS
AFTER a hugely successful weekend for the club, this week’s heroes of the week are a little from left field. The heroes are the 20 plus people who attended our foundation coaching course during the previous week. Well done all, safeguarding the future of the club. Take a collective bow, you are all our laoch na seachtaine. And now to the role of honour from the weekend, and it’s a full one. Well done to our Gaelic for mother and others group who had a fantastic day at he annual blitz on Saturday, a brilliant set of displays by all.
Well done also to our U-10s who hosted a fantastic blitz on Saturday and thank you to the visiting clubs. A huge congratulations to our U-13s who won the league on Saturday with a fantastic end of season victory away from home. Well done also to our U-15s who won their championship game over Skerries on Sunday morning. This followed a fantastic hard fought win for our minor A team in the shield over Whitehall with Sergei Runin scoring an amazing 1-7. There was an unfortunate game for our minor B team whose game was abandoned due to a serious injury. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to the
Jude’s goalkeeper. On Saturday evening, our intermediate footballers travelled over to Mark’s for a must win league game, and duly obliged. Congratulations to Dermot and all his team on completing a hugely important victory. And finally, our senior footballers completed the weekend with a fine victory over Kilmacud Crokes in a packed Parnell Park. They will now play the county final in Parnell Park on bank holiday Monday in two weeks, time to be confirmed. We look forward to this clash on what will hopefully be a MUNday again. Huge thanks to John Small, Philly McMahon, Evan Comerford and James McCarthy who
toured the schools in the area last week, showcasing Sam Maguire to the next generation. Inspirations on and off the field. Thanks again lads. Tickets are now available for our Dubs Best 15 night in Croke Park on November 25 and on sale at €20 each. This includes your entry into the best 15 competition. With the evening special guests Joe Brolly and Ciaran Whelan, it’s sure to be a hugely enjoyable evening. For more information on the night, and all club information, please visit our Facebook, Twitter @BallymunGAA or our website www. ballymunkickhams. com.
CLONTARF
FOIREANN na seachtaine are our minor A peil na mban team who won their semi-final against Kilmacud Crokes 6-13 to 0-5. Minor B buachailli had a great win at home to Whitehall Colmcilles while As lost away to Sylvester’s. Win on the double for our Faoi16 buachailli with As winning 2-17 to 0-15 under lights at home to Kilmacud Crokes while the Bs had a successful outing to the southside accounting for Ballyboden St Endas on a score of 4-16 to 4-10. Faoi15 buachailli bowed out of championship in their quarter-finals on Sunday. Well done to the Faoi14 lads who supported both teams.
ERIN’S ISLE
We had a good win in the first round of the Leinster junior hurling championship on Saturday; Laois champions next up. Erin’s Isle Halloween Camp 2017: the nursery
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for September. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
though came midway through the half. James Burke was grabbed by the ankles close in by Crokes goalkeeper David Nestor. Dean Rock - who’d had a quiet game by his standards - slotted the resulting penalty home almost nonchalantly. Crokes did pull a late
goal back through Mark Vaughan, arguably their greatest threat throughout with Mannion so closely monitored, but it never looked like mattering. Ballymun had plenty of space to spare as they won out by 2-15 to 1-10. Ballymun do have their worries, though, in the
form of injuries to the two Small brothers, both withdrawn towards full time. “There were some different sets of worries coming into this game,” boss Paddy Carr told the Gazette. “We’re looking forward to the final, but we’ve got a few injuries we could do
without. People talk about the potential in Ballymun, but the reality is we only get these players for a very short period of time.” “K ilmacud are an emerging side,” he continued, “and there’s always these learning curves for a club. We suffered a fall this time last year, and that broke our hearts. We’re really looking forward to a big, big game, now. “There are a lot of players who had to step out and make way for country players coming back in recent weeks, and the energy has really stayed high and supportive around the club. It’s a proud day for Ballymun Kickhams.” St Vincent’s demolished St Jude’s to reach their fifth consecutive county final and a shot at a 29th Dublin Senior Football title at Parnell Park on Friday night, seeing off their southside rivals by 4-12 to 1-12. What had looked a tight contest going into halftime, was turned into an assault on the Jude’s goal midway through the second half, after indiscipline cost the previously effective underdogs.
AFL DIVISION ONE
Brigid’s win battle of the Navan Road ST BRIGID’S beat St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh in their penul-
timate game of the regular AFL Division 1 season on a 1-14 to 2-6 scoreline but it was not quite enough for the Russell Park men to reach the playoff places. But they were unable to follow up with another victory in their final game, played three days later last Saturday afternoon, as Ballyboden St Enda’s ran out 2-14 to 0-13 victors at Pairc ui Murchu. Brigid’s ended up on 19 points from their 15 games, a point shy of Ballymun Kickhams and St Maur’s who occupy third and fourth and two points off second place Kilmacud Crokes. It means Jude’s, Kilmacud, Mun and Maur’s will take part in the playoffs. At the bottom, Clontarf are long since being relegated and will be joined in the second tier by Skerries Harps who were undone by Cuala in their relegation playoff. Picture: Martin Doherty
CLUB NOTICEBOARD camp will cater for 4-7 year olds from November 1 to 3 are from 10am-1pm. We are also running an advanced camp for 11-16 year olds in which there will be a whole host of inter-county players coaching all the participants. The advanced camp will run from 1.30pm-4.30pm on the same days, November 1-3. We now have physical and electronic copies for the sponsorship brochure, anyone who either knows someone that may provide sponsorship or anyone who wants to get involved please let me know. Please note that tickets for the Croke Park Gathering on Saturday, November 25
are sold out. The dress code on the night is formal/smart. If you have anything for club notes, please contact Paul Campbell at 087-7585019 or send to cambod11@hotmail. com before Sunday evening.
NA FIANNA
HARD luck to our Senior1 camogie team in Sunday’s county final. Still in the game with ten minutes to go, the club was very proud of the ladies making their first county championship final appearance since 1995. Thanks to the large Na Fianna crowd who made it to Abbottstown on Sunday to support the ladies. Congrats to our senior 2 footballers
on their inter championship semifinal win on Sunday in O’Toole Park. Good win also for our AFL5’s in Sunday’s league promotion play off semi-final, well done to all. Congrats to Minor A and B footballers on Sunday’s championship wins and hard luck to the Cs. Congrats also to our senior 7B camogie team on shield final win. The inter hurlers play Thomas Davis in the championship final at Parnell Park on Friday at 7.30pm, lads looking for strong support. The U-21 football championship starts on Saturday with both teams away at 3pm, the As play Kilmacud and the Bs play Erin’s Isle. The senior footballers
play St Maurs in Rush on Sunday at 11am. Both junior hurling teams play on Sunday with the As away against Kilmacud at 10.30am in the top 4 playoff and the Bs against Commericals in Collinstown at 3pm. All three minor hurling teams play in the championship on Sunday, As against Whitehall at 10.30am and Bs against Good Counsel at 12, both in Mobhi Road. Cs away against Ballyboden at 11am. The minor C ladies footballers are in the championship final against Ballyboden on Saturday, venue and time tbc. Good luck to all teams, support welcome, full fixture list on the website.
Basic spoken Irish class for beginners continues in the club on Thursday 7.30-8.30pm. Ciorcal comhrá sa bhear sa chlub gach oíche Déardaoin 8.309.30. Seisiún ceoil ina dhiaidh sin, fáilte roimh chách. Sincere sympathies of the club are offered to the extended Fox family on the passing of Paddy at the weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
WHITEHALL COLMCILLE
WHAT a weekend to belong to Whitehall Colmcille. Congratulations to all our amazing camogie teams. Our U-13 and U-15s both were
comprehensive winners of their respective championship finals and our senior team were winners of the shield final. The future of camogie looks good. Thanks especially to all members and families who travelled out to support our young stars of the future, the line was red as far as the eye could see. Congratulations also to our senior footballers who had a great win in their final league match v Fingal Ravens to put them in the relegation playoff match, match details to follow. Best of luck to our U-15 ladies footballers in the championship final next Saturday Westmanstown, time and venue to be
confirmed, all support welcome. Bar bingo continues this Friday night at 9.45pm in the club bar, come on down to join in the fun. No winner of this week’s jackpot, winning numbers were 7, 15, 16 and 22 but two members as always win €50, next week’s jackpot will be €7,100. Please support your club by playing online lotto or buying in the club bar. All tickets are entered into weekly draw for two €50 prizes. As always, keep an eye on club website and Facebook page for more details on all club events and fixtures: www.whitehallcolmcile. ie Facebook: WhitehallColmcille; Twitter: @wcolmcille.
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Gilroy crosses codes New Dublin hurling manager Pat Gilroy. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
St Vincent’s man takes on new challenge with Dublin senior hurlers as he looks to emulate the All-Ireland winning success with the footballers
DAVE DONNELLY
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“A LOT of people would argue I didn’t play football at the top level either,” Pat Gilroy joked as he met the press this week at the launch of the AIG Fenway Series in Boston next month, at which Dublin will take on Galway. The All-Ireland-winning former Dublin football coach Pat Gilroy was this month unveiled as the new boss of the county’s hurlers. With relatively little experience at elite level in the stick-and-ball game, the 45-year-old brushed off concerns that he might struggle to add value in his latest code and said he is looking forward to the challenge. “It’s always great to be asked to do something,
whether in your home club or your home county. I’ve got so much from both that, giving back, it’s always very hard to say no to. “I would consider myself to be a GAA man, whether it’s football, hurling, camogie, ladies football – I’m interested in them all. “I have personal interest in them all, having kids playing all codes, so for me it’s a great challenge. And the thing for Dublin is to try become a team that’s a top four team consistently.” While it might raise eyebrows for a man so steeped in football to take up the top job in Dublin hurling, Gilroy has a strong background in hurling. The St Vincent’s man played senior as a teenager and only began to focus on football when elevated to the county Under-21 football panel
as a 19-year-old. “I played hurling and football all the way up to minor. I went straight to senior with hurling first and I was junior league with football. “I played two games with the senior hurling team and got onto the Dublin under-21 football panel and then I never played hurling again.” Nevertheless, his relative lack of expertise in the intricacies of hurling means his technical input will be minimal. It’s not something that concerns Gilroy who feels his experience in management across codes means he can bring value where needed. “There’s not an awful lot technical-wise we’d be adding to these guys. “ There are 50 hurlers in Dublin, when you are watching the championship, who are technically
very competent. “A lot of it is their mindset, their physical condition, their diet – it’s all the package.” Gilroy poured cold water on suggestions he’d look to attract dual-code stars like Con O’Callaghan into the hurling set-up. Diarmuid Connolly and Ciaran Kilkenny, who were talented hurlers in their youth and continue to play at club level, will also be surplus to requirements. “They are – well they were [brilliant hurlers]. If you watch the club championships, guys like that are struggling playing hurling. They don’t stand out, necessarily. “I don’t intend to mess up football by negotiating guys into doing something they might not even want to do.”