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INSIDE: Annual Liffey Descent makes a splash in west Dublin Page 10

October 20, 2011

NICE TO MEET EU: Scoil Ide staff

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Pretty in pink: Dressing up to support cancer Boxing: Local heroes seek return to the ring Page 32

FLANKED by Councillor Emer Higgins, Geraldine Gleeson, RTE nutritionist, Aveen Bannon and life coach, Brian Colbert, local Minister Frances Fitzgerald posed for a picture at Round Towers’ GAA Club, where she was delighted to attend a fun, upbeat event held as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Minister Fitzgerald joined local woman in dressing in pink for the event, as they showed their support for the awareness-raising evening. Full Gallery on Pages 8-9

Rugby: Clondalkin side continue undefeated run Page 28

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SDCC winter plans get major review

Council prepares to cope with any new ‘Big Freeze’

Q NATALIE BURKE

WITH fears growing that a repeat of the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls that paralysed the country last winter could be on the cards, South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has confirmed that a major review of its entire Win-

ter Maintenance Programme has been carried out. Responding to a question raised by Fine Gael councillor Emer Higgins, SDCC said details of the review would be presented to local councillors in the coming weeks. Welcoming the response, Cllr Higgins said: “I am

delighted that the gritting routes have been fully reviewed and improved by the council since last year. “The last two winters have been particularly cold and tough for people, both in their homes and on our roads,” she said. Full story on Page 5


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MOTION Call for scheme to be brought to other areas

Get on your bike to support bike extension A LOCAL councillor is urging people to get on their bikes by supporting calls for the Dublin Bikes Scheme to be extended into villages within South Dublin County. Local Fianna Fail councillor, Trevor Gilligan, was one of a number of councillors to support the motion

to extend the Dublin Bikes Scheme to the villages of the county, hence promoting tourism, lessening dependence on cars and reducing carbon footprint for the country. In response to the motion, which was raised at the South Dublin County Council Meeting earlier this week, the

Council said that, while the National Transport Authority have undertook the feasibility for the extension of the Dublin Bike Scheme, SDCC is currently preparing a coherent cycle plan for the area. “The potential extension of the bike scheme within and beyond the Dublin City Council area

gives rise to issues common to all local authorities who may wish to consider separate or extended schemes,” the county manager said. “There are also particular commercial considerations to be addressed and overcome, as the Dublin Bike Scheme is based on a significant element

of outdoor advertising.” A land-use transport integration meeting is scheduled to take place between the Planning and Roads Departments and the NTA during the coming weeks, at which an update in respect of progress on the bike scheme feasibility will be sought and reported to the council.

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, at the announcement

HEADSTRONG: FUNDING TO BENEFIT LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE

Clondalkin to benefit from €1 million HSE investment CLONDALKIN is set to benefit from a €1 million investment by the HSE into Headstrong, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, which is to roll out six new Jigsaw sites in Donegal, Offaly, Clondalkin, Tallaght, Dublin 15 and North Fingal. The funding was first announced in Budget

2011 in December 2010, and will allow Headstrong to replicate its already successful Jigsaw model which creates safe spaces in communities where young people can access a wide range of mental health supports for free. The announcement was made on Friday, October 14, and was

welcomed by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, who said she was delighted that both Clondalkin and Tallaght have been selected as Jigsaw sites. “There is a huge community commitment to youth mental health in the West Dublin area with so many groups

and individuals working together to develop and promote support services for our young people,” she said as she commended all the volunteers who have contributed time and effort to helping young people in the area. According to Minister Fitzgerald, 75% of mental health difficulties

emerge before the age of 24, a critical period in young people’s development. “It is vital that we try to identify these issues early-on; and intervene as appropriate so we can prevent our young people from having to experience lifetimes of pain and lost opportunities,” she said.


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CRIME Council’s €220,000 spend for CCTV at dump sites

Technology to help ID dumpers A NUMBER of sites in Clondalkin have been identified as locations in need of CCTV monitoring, as part of efforts to tackle illegal dumping. Both Kilcronan Court and St Mark’s Avenue in Clondalkin have been identified as sites suitable for CCTV monitor-

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effective enforcement. In a report to South Dublin councillors last week, a spokesperson for the council said the sites were technically surveyed, in consultation with CCTV contractors, to determine their suitability or otherwise for CCTV cameras.

Meanwhile, four other sites in Lucan and Tallaght have also been identified as suitable for CCTV monitoring. A council spokesperson said: “A rapid deployment camera was purchased to be used in additional locations, while new monitoring equipment and facili-

ties were included in this initiative. The programme includes a maintenance arrangement for the equipment and movement of this camera. “The cost of this [initiative] is in the region of €220,000, and the installations are almost complete.”

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Fostering European school ties

Orla Ni Odhrain, principal, Scoil Ide, sits centre-left beside Noreen Flynn, president,

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Irish National Teachers’ Organisation, with a visiting group of European teachers at

Principal, Scoil Ide Presentation Primary School

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ing. Under South Dublin County Council’s Public Realm initiative, a number of sites were identified as having ongoing problems of illegal dumping, which, the council says, could be resolved with enforcement mechanisms, and where CCTV cameras were necessary to support

SCOIL Ide, New Road, Clondalkin is involved in a multi-lateral schools partnership with two primary schools in Europe. One school is in Chioggia, Italy, close to Venice, and the other school is in Karlstad, Sweden, on Lake Vanern. From October 5 to October 9, Scoil Ide hosted six teachers from Chioggia, and six teachers from Karlstad. The teachers, with

their Irish colleagues, sampled some Irish culture and craic in Aras Chronain. On Thursday, October 6, the children in Scoil Ide performed for the group. Each class sang, danced or played the tin whistle for the gathering of visitors and VIPs, which included Noreen Flynn, president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation. They even performed a “hake Gaelach”, which was a huge hit, and danced sets from Sliabh Luachra.

Scoil Ide, who also visited Irish sites including Knowth Tumulus in Co Meath, below

Ms Fly nn complimented the children on their artwork and also their work in showcasing Irish music and dance. The visitors spent Friday meeting children in all the classes in Scoil Ide and the children learned some Swedish and Italian. O n S a t u r d ay, t h e group, accompanied by myself and teachers Audrey Dempsey and Violet Walsh, spent the day in Co Meath.

The guests marvelled at the passage graves in Knowth and visited Bru na Boinne, enjoying the beautiful weather at the Battle of the Boyne site. Teachers in Scoil Ide have visited both Chiog-

gia and Karlstad as part of the project, which is EU-funded and supported by Leargas, the National Agency. Members of Leargas also visited Scoil Ide to sample the activities.

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COUNCIL SDCC prepares for expected bad winter

Official opening of garden

Funding boost to help tackle winter freeze Q NATALIE BURKE

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WITH fears growing that there will be a repeat of the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls that paralysed the country last winter, South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has confirmed that a major review of its entire winter maintenance programme has been carried out. Responding to a question raised by Fine Gael councillor Emer Higgins at a council meeting last week, SDCC said it had carried out a full review of their winter maintenance programme. The council said details

of the review would be presented to local councillors in the coming weeks. Cllr Higgins welcomed the response, saying: “I am delighted that the gritting routes have been fully reviewed and improved by the council since last year, and that the Minister forTransport, Leo Varadkar, has made an additional €11,000 available to SDCC in respect of our Winter Maintenance Grant. “The last two winters have been particularly cold and tough for people, both in their homes and on our roads. “Council workers were gritting the roads around

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PLANTS: SITE PLAN

Snow ploughs at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre were one part of the local response to last winter’s Big Freeze, with the council’s preparations for the expected return

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of severe weather this winter soon to be presented to councillors

the clock, but, unfortunately, many of them remained hazardous for drivers and pedestrians alike,” she said. The council also plans, this year, to carry out a pilot programme of community salting, which will facilitate the salting of

local roads by resident associations and community groups. “I fully welcome this move, and want to stress that it is an additional measure on top of the gritting which will be carried out by council workers,” Cllr Higgins said.

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“This year, we will have a priority list of footpaths that need to be cleared in the event of heavy snowfall, and this will be of particular benefit to pedestrians and people getting to and from school, mass and walking to access public transport.

“This winter, the council will have access to €99,000 for gritting roads and for repairing areas which have been damaged by ice or heavy snow. “This is in addition to salt supplies purchased by the NRA,” Cllr Higgins said.

A SITE that was once plagued by illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour, has been transformed by a local gardening group into a community garden. Just eight months after the enthusiasts got to work, the Kilcronan Community Garden will be officially opened by the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Labour Councillor Catriona Jones, on Saturday, October 22, at 2pm. The site is located adjacent to the pylon in Kilcronan Estate, which had previously been the site of illegal dumping and antisocial behaviour. Residents transformed the site, with the help of local funding and support, and planted vegetables, herbs, fruit bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs, helping the garden become a beautiful spot and helping build community spirit.


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HALOWEEN For the spookiest weekend of the year, don’t

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HALLOWEEN Fun Day is set to take place in the centre of Clondalkin village on Sunday, October 30, where Tuthills car park will be transformed into a haunt for a Witch Hunt and Zombie Meet. The frightfully fun event will take place from 3pm to 5.30pm, and promises games, fun, treats and spot-prizes for those attending. Organised by the Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Ace One Party Shop, people of all ages are invited to take part in the free community event, which has been organised to promote

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safety and awareness on Halloween and discourage anti-social behaviour in the area over the bank holiday weekend. “Ace One Party Shop is sponsoring a lot of the giveaways on the day, and there will be spot prizes for the best costumes, as well as a DJ, who will be playing Halloweenthemed music,” said Thyes Kavanagh, a spokesman for Clondalkin Chamber

of Commerce. “The idea is to give the children, young adults and parents somewhere to go on Sunday and something fun to do. “Shops and local pubs have also got involved and are having some Halloween specials of their own, including face painting for the kids,” Thyes said. “There will be traditional Halloween games at the party, and the

event is open to everyone and anyone who wants to come along. We’ve had a great reaction to our plans so far, and are looking forward to the day,” he said. As regular readers will know, the Gazette is never backward about coming forward when it comes to our support for the local community – in fact, it is the very essence of what we do.

By bringing together news, features, pictures and reports about local politics, sport, social events and enterprise, we do what we can to support all of these areas. Support is the key to a thriving local community, and every member of the public can contribute to this support this Halloween. Simply put, shopping locally benefits the local area.

By shopping locally, we can support local business, enterprise and industry, all of which play a far greater role in our quality of life than one might imagine. On a very basic level, the commercial rates that even the smallest of such local businesses pay, goes directly to our local council. Without these rates, the quality of public amenities, from parks

and playgrounds to sports facilities and community groups, would simply not be of the standard we currently enjoy. Taking this train of thought a little further – by keeping one local business open when we shop local, we are supporting local jobs for local people. Clondalkin is a vibrant hub of business, with a vast array of local, homegrown businesses running in the area. These businesses, many of which are featured on this page, are doing their best to give a little back to the community by getting behind this Halloween’s family fun day. Look around, and you will find special offers and family fun, games and facepainting in shops and businesses around Clondalkin. They are doing their best to make this Halloween season a safe and fun one for all of us, and all of our families. Why not bring your support to them this year, and meet your neighbous and friends who will be doing the very same thing.


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EVENT Local women put on pink and attend a Feel Good

Going pink for Cancer Awareness OCAL Clondalkin women donned their best pink attire before heading down to Round Towers’ GAA club for a recent Feel Good Event to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month organised by The Marie Keating Foundation and Minister Frances Fitzgerald. The event offered a line-up of lifestyle experts to inform, advise and pamper. RTE nutritionist Aveen Bannon and life coach, Brian Colbert, were on hand to give some expert advice as well as a breast health care nurse. “Health awareness and breast health awareness in particular is the focus of the campaign, but we want to promote this message in a fun and friendly way,” said Minister Frances Fitzgerald.

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Cllr Emer Higgins, Geraldine Gleeson, Minister Frances Fitzgerald, RTE nutritionist Aveen Bannon and life coach Brian Colbert

Ann Bergin, Jackie Gannell and Michelle Barry, Moira Walsh, Anne Cahill and Maureen Manning

massage therapists

Hazel Baker and Susan Quinn

Olivia Mahon, Denise Broderick and Bridget Stapleton Maria Finlay, Valerie O’Brien and Pauline McCarthy

Marie Colgan and Bernie Brennan

Rio Hogarty, Sally Gilligan and Bernie O’Connor

Ann Bergin, Minister Fitzgerald and Pat Lacey


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event to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month

Ita O’Gorman and Kathleen Roebuck

Marie Colgan, Bernie Brennan, Cllr Therese Ridge and Moira Walsh

Angela Heath and Rita Bailey

Marie Coogan and Margaret Hennigan

Mary O’Neill, Kay Mullins, Jenny Malons


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SPORT 52nd International Liffey Descent at Lucan weir

Spectators were delighted with the fine demonstration of skills as contestants tackled the weir’s waters

Making a splash crossing the weir The annual event was well worth waiting for, as determined contestants took to the Liffey to prove their skill and mastery over the tricky stretch of water, which demanded all their concentration

ESPITE having been postponed due to an initial lack of water, the 52nd international Liffey Descent made quite a splash recently when almost 800 competitors followed the 17.5-mile route along the Liffey, with, as always, the sight of the competitors running the weir at nearby Lucan proving popular. The surging waters at the weir were just one of 11 weirs the canoeists had to face, along

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with one set of rapids and a 500-metre portage around the dam at Leixlip, with the race seeing spirited competition all the way from the starting point at the K Club in Straffan to the finishing line at Trinity Boat Club. Joining the large Irish contingent, highlyskilled canoeists from as far afield as South Africa, Canada and Australia underlined the truly international appeal of this exciting event.

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FESTIVE Tesco launches a choice selection of treats

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THIS Christmas Tesco have everything on hand to take the hassle out of your family Christmas dinner or festive party celebrations, with an extensive range of food and drink in-store to suit every taste, and pocket. From festive fizz and canapes, to traditional Christmas favourites and meal accompaniments, Tesco has something to make this Christmas one to remember. Party Favourites/ Sophisticated Starters

No festive party is complete without the addition of some chic canapes to set the tone for the evening. Why not add a touch of class with some Tesco Finest canapes… the taste without the luxury price tag!

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joint with honey and wholegrain mustard. For those looking for a different choice for the dinner table this Christmas, try Tesco’s Finest* Rib Roast Beef with Mixed Peppercorn Crumb or the Tesco Finest* Leg of Lamb. Every accompaniment to finish off Christmas dinner from Finest* Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts to Tesco’s Carrot and Parsnip Selection and Carrots all of which are Irish grown, are available this year.

Christmas Dinner

The main event of the day is sure to be a hassle-free show-stopper with the selection of traditional meats and alternatives on sale this year. Traditionalists will love the selection of fresh Irish turkeys and turkey crowns, which will be in stores from December. Look out for some real dinner table treats, such as the Tesco Finest Bronze Turkey and the Tesco Fresh Turkey Joint with Orange and Cranberry Stuffing Wrapped in Parma Ham from Grove Farm in Monaghan. Accompany the turkey with a choice of ham joints from Hilton Foods, Drogheda, such as smoked ham on the bone, dry cured loin ham joint with brown sugar, pear and bay leaf or dry cured premium ham

Delicious Desserts

There is also an extensive range of range of puddings, cakes and desserts, perfect for families and friends. For the traditional ending to Christmas dinner, try Tesco’s Finest* Christmas Pudding with Courvosier VS Cognac (908g) or Tesco Finest*’s Christmas Pudding (454g). For a dessert with a light European flavour, finish with Tesco Finest* Pannetone Pudding (227g). T h e e ve r- p o p u l a r mince pies are another family favourite, treat everyone with Tesco Finest* Deep Filled Mince Pies with Courvosier VS Cognac or Tesco Finest* 12 Mini Mince Pies with Courvosier VS Cognac, for a little bit of what you fancy!

Post Dinner treats

For those who still have room left after such an amazing feast, their is also an array of post-dinner delights to enjoy. Why not finish Christmas dinner with a choice of exquisite Irish farmhouse cheeses from suppliers across the country, including Cashel Irish Cheese Selection, the Old Irish Creamery, Carrigaline Farmhouse Cheese Gift Box selection, Ardsallagh Cranberry Roulade, Horgan’s Value Selection or Horgan’s Executive Selection. Tesco’s Finest* Irish Farmhouse Cheese Selection, will also impress family and friends.

Tesco launched their Christmas range of foods and fashion last week, Heather is pictured at the event, wearing a dress from the autumn/winter fashion range Festive Tipples

No Christmas would be complete without a touch of fizz, and, this year, no matter what your budget, there is something to suit all pockets. Tesco Finest* Premier Cru Champagne NV 75cl is the perfect addition to any party. For those looking for a

nice wine to accompany Christmas dinner, the Tesco Finest* Duorois, a medium-bodied red would go well with meat main dishes such as turkey and beef. There is also Tesco Finest* Picpoul de Pinet, a crisp French white from the Languedoc which partners fish start-

ers perfectly. So, whether you are looking for a stress free Christmas dinner with all the trimmings or a Christmas Party with all the festive accompaniments get down to your local Tesco store for an exciting range of treats, mains, desserts and nibbles for all the family.

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SPORT: STAR PLAYER, ONLINE GAME

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HEINEKEN Star Player is back for another round of matches. Star Player is a world-first innovation online game that lets fans interact with realtime football matches on Heineken.ie while they watch UEFA Champions League matches on television. Star Player is transforming how fans watch the UEFA Champions League by allowing them to anticipate events unfolding on the pitch. By making second-bysecond predictions in realtime, UEFA Champions League fans build points by predicting goals, corner kicks and

free kicks. Using unique timedependent technology, with every correct forecast, fans gain points. Through the Interactive Champions League, fans can also compete and share Star player results with their friends via Facebook and with other players around the world. Irish fans will have a weekly chance to win a VIP trip to a UEFA Champions League match by topping the Star Player Irish league table. Soccer fans can log on to Heineken.ie and register for their chance to win. Each week the runnerup in the Star Player Irish league table will win a Heineken Fusball table.

This is the eighth consecutive year that Heineken, the world’s most international beer brand, has sponsored the prestigious UCL. Walter Drenth, marketing director at Heineken Ireland, said: “Star Player will really change the way in which Irish football fans interact with the UEFA Champions League; it has created a more social, ‘play and watch’ experience during matches. The appetite for UCL in Ireland continues to be huge and, with the introduction of Star Player, Heineken brings fans another truly premium, innovative experience.” The Heineken Star Player is available to play on Heineken.ie.

GASTRONOMY Food experiences in Ireland

Celebrity Maitre‘D, John Healy at Ivan’s Oyster Bar and Grill in Howth

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CELEBRITY Maitre‘D, John Healy was at Ivan’s Oyster Bar and Grill in Howth last week to demonstrate that there is no need to “make a meal” out of sourcing the best quality food experiences in Ireland, simply log onto www.discoverireland.ie/food. The website is a virtual haven for foodies and is a one-stop-shop for information on food festivals, food trails, cookery schools, farmer’s markets, food attractions, eating out and even Foodie TV. John is very familiar with demanding critics, having worked front of house in the food industry for the last 20 years, and is happy to give the website its own five-star rating! Commenting about what Ireland has to offer foodies throughout the country, John said:

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“The Irish Food industry is currently thriving and it appears that the country’s palette has collectively woken up to the amazing range of foodie experiences available to both connoisseurs and novices alike. Ireland can compare very favourably with our European neighbours and anyone can try their hand at an afternoon in a cookery schools, uncover some hidden gems on a tasty food trail or meet the makers of some of the top artisan food. I want to encourage people to get out there and discover exactly what Ireland has to offer!” An example of some of the gastronomic high-

lights that are coming up this autumn include Savour Kilkenny Food Festival, which takes place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend and features a bustling open-air market against the spectacular backdrop of Kilkenny Castle; Slow Foods Ireland’s Wild & Slow Festival will take place in a winter fest style market at Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow on November 19-20, and the Listowel Food Fair, which runs from the November 3-6 and showcases everything from cheese making to baking and beer tasting to beekeeping. If you would like to get some inspirational ideas on eating out, or find out where to go for the best markets to stock up on some home-made artisan goodies, or if you are simply interested in experiencing some of Ireland’s fantastic food festivals and events, check out www.discoverireland.ie/ food


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GazetteNUTRITION NUTRITION Foods that will help you win! LEILA JOHARI

ON MONDAY, October 31, the Dublin City Marathon will take place. For those of you taking part this is the day that you have been working towards for weeks, even months, so the last thing you want to do is to miss out on that gold medal due to poor nutrition! In addition to physical training you need a nutritional plan to ensure you are meeting your body’s increased nutrient requirements to optimise your performance in competition. Needs of runners

Carbohydrates are the most important nutrient. Some marathon runners practise “carbohydrate loading”, an approach that maximises stores of glycogen, which is the first fuel to be used during intense exercise. To achieve this, you limit your intake of carbohydrates for a couple of weeks before the event. The initial reduction in carbohydrates makes the body extremely sensitive to them when they enter the body, allowing glycogen stores to be replenished. When competing for over 90 minutes normal glycogen stores will not be enough to maintain exercise so the goal of carbohydrate loading is to superload muscles with glycogen to delay fatigue and enable you to exercise for longer. It is best to eat a variety of food from each of the four major food groups each day so that you get a

good supply of the nutrients a marathon runner needs. These nutrients include carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, calcium and zinc.

drinks have similar benefits. Marathon runners should choose isotonic sports drinks as these quickly replace fluids lost by sweating and supply carbohydrates. Examples include Lucozade Sport.

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After the event

Exercising on a full stomach is not ideal. Food takes about 1-4 hours to fully digest, depending on how much you have eaten. On the day of the event it is best to eat a light breakfast, such as a cereal or toast and fruit juice. Drink water in small amounts after breakfast at regular intervals so that you start the race fully hydrated. You may also consider a liquid meal if you find it hard to eat solid meals before a competition as they are quickly emptied from the stomach. Fibre should be avoided precompetition as they can result in stomach upsets. Choose lower-fibre foods such as cornflakes, white bread and soft fruits with no skin.

Following the event, it is vital to ensure fast recovery. It is essential to replace lost fluids and replace sodium losses to ensure maximum fluid retention. You need to drink 1.5 times the amount of body weight you have lost from sweat and urination. Even if you are celebrating try to avoid drinks containing caffeine and alcohol after competing! A large, carbohydrate meal should be eaten within two hours of the finish. It should consist of high GI foods. Bananas and dried fruit are good immediately following a marathon. A main meal might consist of bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. It is also an opportunity for you to enjoy foods that you would usually avoid such cakes and sweets. Don’t go too crazy though! Combining protein and carbohydrate will enhance your recovery. Athletes who refuel with carbohydrate and protein have 100% greater muscle glycogen stores than those who ate only carbohydrates so try to include a good source of protein such as chicken or eggs. Remember that your nutritional plan is part of your first-place formula and will help ensure you bring home the gold!

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During the event

During the marathon you must prevent dehydration, prevent depletion of glycogen/energy stores, maintain blood glucose levels and electrolyte balance. Examples of suitable foods that can be consumed during the event include bananas and sports bars. Sports bars boost carbohydrate levels, help improve endurance levels, help maintain blood sugar levels and provide a sustained release of energy. Sports


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Horror animal hoarding signs to look out for Although it’s commonplace for many animal lovers to care for two or more pets, some people can accumulate far too many animals to properly tend to their needs, unintentionally creating a menagerie of ill, diseased and distressed creatures

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THE other night, whilst trawling through T V channels, I came across a programme dealing with compulsive hoarding. Now, it’s my understanding that “hoarding” is the acquisition of possessions – which a person fails to use or discard – and which are in excess of what would be deemed “normal” amounts. It‘s a serious, debilitating disorder for the sufferer. However, when the hoarding compulsion involves animals, then it‘s a very real concern – the effects of which are a mental health, animal health and public safety issue. At the DSPCA, we investigate and deal with incidents of animal hoarding. Here are just some of the markers that would give us cause for concern – more than the usual number of companion pets; an inability to provide even the minimum standards of nutrition, shelter, veterinary care and sanitary conditions for the animals, and a denial of this inability, and the impact that it has on the animals and the home environment for both them and the human occupants of the home. So, why hoard animals? From what I’ve studied, some research points toward a number of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Newer studies lead toward attachment disorders, in conjunction with personality disor-

ders, paranoia, delusional thinking, depression and other mental illnesses. For example, some animal hoarders began collecting following a traumatic loss or event; then again, others see themselves as “rescuers” Very often, hoarders appear to be intelligent people, believing they’re helping animals. Many even possess the ability to garner sympathy, and can even deceive others into thinking their situation is under control. They become ignorant to the fact they’re not helping the animals, but are inflicting extreme suffering upon them. How do you spot a hoarder? Animal hoarders range in age and gender. The elderly tend to be more at risk, and this is possibly due to their own deteriorating health, and isolation either from family, community or social groups. One common denominator between them is the lack of understanding of the pain and suffering they are inflicting upon the animals. They have many animals, and may not even know the total number in their care. Their homes are in a state of deterioration, (broken furniture, in need of repair, lots of clutter). A strong smell of ammonia is present, and floors may be covered in animal poo, urine, vomit, etc. Animals in their care are emaciated, poorly

groomed, and not properly socialised. Vermin are present. The person is isolated and has neglected themselves. Despite the signs of distress, the individual insists all is well, and the animals are well cared for. Do hoarders ever pass themselves off as rescue shelters? Unfortunately, sometimes they can set themselves up as “rescue” facilities, and may appear to be sensible individuals. They convey their love for those animals that have special needs. Lately, the internet has become a tool for such solicitation. How do you know if it’s a hoarder or a rescue shelter? The hoarder is unwilling to allow visitors to see the location where animals are kept. (The rescue shelter will have no such problem.) The hoarder will not disclose the number of animals in its care. (The rescue shelter will be able to provide facts and sta-

tistics.) Little or no effort is made by the hoarder to adopt animals out. (Rescue shelters actively seek to re-home animals in their care.) Legitimate rescue shelters are viewed as “the enemy” by hoarders. Animals may be picked up or handed over at a remote location, such as at a car park, field or street corner, rather than at the hoarder’s facilities. The legitimate rescue shelter will have a headquarters. Please bear in mind that not everyone who has multiple animals is a hoarder. An individual may have many animals, have them spayed/neutered, and provide them with regular veterinary care, a correct diet, proper living conditions and a sanitary environment. Such a person would not be considered a hoarder. For more info log onto www.dspca.ie or email me at miriam.kerins@dspca.ie

All these cats – and many more – were found swarming one small apartment in an extreme hoarding case


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GazetteBEAUTY BEAUTY

Edited by Dawn Love

Transform your life, transform you hair JOHN Frieda is giving 15 Irish women the chance to commemorate a transformation in their life. On November 8, top stylist and Dublin native, Jake Davis, will travel to Dublin to host the John Frieda Transformation Day. From the 15 finalists, there will be one overall winner, who will travel to the John Frieda Salon in London for the ultimate hair transformation. Friends and family of the finalists will have a chance to vote on their makeovers, as the campaign will roll out on John Frieda Ireland facebook page from December until February 2012. Facebook votes will go towards the overall winner’s selection by a panel of judges from John Frieda and selected beauty media. John Frieda Transformation is a campaign to celebrate the achievements of women’s lives – how they have transformed the way they live, work or love. To enter women have to send the story of their life trans-

formation to John Frieda. From these stories, 15 finalists will be selected to attend the Dublin Transformation Day. The closing date for sending transformation stories to transformation@johnfrieda.ie is Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Stories must be based on one of the following three categories: 1) Business and Work Transformations Stories showing examples of entrepreneurial business ideas or opportunities seized to overcome financial difficulty or job loss, retraining or returning to study to transform your career. 2) Health Transformations Stories based on triumphs over personal ill health or caring for someone with ill health. 3) Life Transformations Stories based on a life event – from matters of the heart, helping a charity, lifestyle changes, inspirational encounters with groups or individuals – that have turned your life around for the better .

Transformation stories should be no longer than 300 words, and should include a recent portrait (head and shoulders only) emailable picture in jpeg format. Entrants must be available to attend the John Frieda Transformation Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, in Dublin. 80th Anniversary of Sudocrem It’s one of Ireland’s bestloved products, and this year, Sudocrem will celebrate its 80th anniversary. Developed as an antiseptic healing cream, it has been the first choice for generations of mums and healthcare professionals in its native Ireland and internationally since its formulation in 1931. Dublin pharmacist Thomas Smith’s Sudocrem fast became popular with Irish midwives and mothers for treating

nappy rash, becoming the market leader for soothing, healing and protecting the skin of babies’ sensitive bottoms. Clinically proven in this category, Sudocrem leads the market in over 30 countries all over the world. Sweetly scented with lavender, with a soft texture, the nostalgia inducing white cream has a water-repellent base which forms a protective barrier. Hypoallergenic lanolin provides its emollient effect and Peru Balsam its healing properties. And for 80 years, Thomas Smith’s original formulation has remained unchanged. Sudocrem is available from independent pharmacies, major pharmacy chains, supermarkets and selected children’s department stores nationwide.

John Frieda is giving 15 Irish women the chance to commemorate a transformation in their life

A comforted complexion THE changing seasons can play havoc with your complexion. Loved by celebrities, VOYA’s Maskerade is an intensely moisturising face mask with the hydrating power of hand harvested seaweed, Maskerade will rescue and replenish skin. Prepare your skin for winter by treating it to a hydrating and antioxidant-rich Maskerade face mask. Take 10 minutes to sit back and relax while VOYA’s Maskerade Mask sooths and repairs your skin. Price: €35.00 VOYA products can be purchased online at www.voya.ie. For stockist information, call VOYA on 071 9168956 & sales@ voya.ie.


16 GAZETTE 20 October 2011

GazetteMUSIC MUSIC FastTunes High-flying Noel back on unclipped wings RECORD REVIEW: THE TALENT BEHIND OASIS RETURNS

TO THE abject horror of many, news emerges that the divisive figure of Skrillex is to work with the remaining members of The Doors to produce a new track as part of RE:Generation, a new movie project that teams up unexpected artists to create fresh collaborations. Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Robbie Kreiger were teamed with the dubstep producer on a new track that is “hot as hell”, according to Manzarek. Other collaborations include rappers Nas and DJ Premier with the Berlklee College of Music Orchestra and the Crystal Method with Martha Reeves. Rock legend and officially the nicest bloke in the universe, Dave Grohl, added to his hero status last week when he stepped in to drum for Cage The Elephant when their regular drummer, Jared Champion, fell sick during the Foo Fighters’ US tour. Grohl approached Elephant’s management when he heard Champion had been admitted for surgery after suffering a burst appendix.

A bullet dodged or opportunity missed? Noel Gallagher last week revealed that he was approached, more than once, by Simon Cowell to take a place on the UK judging panel of this season’s X Factor. Noel turned the offer down, and the place was taken by Take That’s Gary Barlow. How Noel would have fared is undertain, but the man who once called Coldplay “music for bedwetters” would surely be well able to skewer the raging egos of some of this year’s contestants. Laughing Leonard Cohen, the buddhist monk of rock and roll, is to release a new record in 2012. He is currently in the studio with son, Adam, on a new body of work, which would be his first new set of songs since 2007’s Dear Heather. Earlier this year, Leonard Cohen was awarded Spain’s esteemed Prince Of Asturias Award for literature, joining previous winners of the prestigious prize such as the playwright Arthur Miller and naturalist Sir David Attenborough.

Leonard Cohen: Make em laugh...

Q ROB HEIGH

JUST after the fruit and guitars started flying in Paris, music lovers everywhere breathed a sigh of relief when Noel Gallagher called it a day on his career in Oasis. This act of humanitarian euthanasia brought to an end what had been a horrible period for all involved, most of all the fans who had watched as the fetid corpse of a formerly legendary band lumbered around the world for a decade. They had, at last, been put all of us out of their misery. Having seen Oasis at their peak at Earl’s Cour t in London in 1995, everything that came after was a massive disappointment. Had they imploded then, that would have been a fitting end and would have cemented them as one of the best bands of a generation. Unfortunately, they kept going on a cycle of ever-diminishing returns, dialling in facsimilies of former glories, ending with a fiasco at Slane, where the effort of even being

there at all seemed too much, and then the final nail in the coffin came at Rock En Seine in 2009. Liam insisted on keeping the horror show on the road, inflicting the Sixties’ zombie of Beady Eye on a public who ought to have known better, and now, after shying away from the limelight, Noel has returned to the fray with his first outing on record as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The question being... is it any good? I’m pleased to report that being out of the knuckle-dragging shadow of Oasis’ legacy has loosened Noel up somewhat, and the record features easily the best set of songs he has been responsible for in many, many years. Albeit featuring several songs written, and even two previously recorded but not released, for Oasis, the record is a stroll through the styles that have made Gallagher a folk hero throughout his career. There is the classic Britpop sensibilities of the opener, Every-

Competition time: Win tickets to see Brendan Grace Comedian Brendan Grace is bringing his comedy stylings to the Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley, and we have four pairs of tickets to give away. “The greatest family comedian of our generation” presents a show to celebrate 39 years in the business. To win one of the sets of tickets, simply answer the following question: What was the name of the drum and bass-loving priest Brendan played in Father Ted? Send your answer to competition@ gazettegroup.com, with the subject line “Grace”, before Friday, October 28.

Noel Gallgher back with familiar but welcome set of songs

body’s On The Run, the understated guitar of If I Had A Gun, and, for me the best moment on the record, the Chemical Brothers-esque What A Life, that recalls his contribution to the Chemicals’ classic album, Surrender, the perennial, Let Forever Be. Being Noel Gallagher, the record is wholly familiar, like a pair of old slippers, but so comfortably fresh that

the hints of new directions make you salivating to hear more from the young codger. Although even that will not be far off, as early next year will see the release of an album with Amorphous Androgynous, the techno-ambient pioneers formerly known as the Future Sound Of London - expect a psychf lavoured wig-out of some epic proportions.

For the moment, however, just settle back and enjoy one of the best songwriters of the past 20 years enjoying the freedom to be himself. You are getting exactly what it says on the tin - Noel and a set of songs that aim high and fly on their classic melodies and arrangements — but rather this tin than the tin-eared tedium of the other Gallagher’s gallumphers.


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THEATRE A hilarious take on the top talk show host

Springer is not for the faint-hearted Q LAURA WEBB

THE TV show is known for its controversial guests and funny antics, so what better dialogue to get inspiration for a hilarious and contentious opera than the Jerry Springer show and it’s coming to Dublin with an all-Irish cast. He was one of the most talked about talk show hosts of this generation and, when it was transformed into an opera, that buzz was reignited when Jerry Springer the Opera took London’s West End by storm with over 600 performances. Not for the faint-hearted, the show has everything you would expect from the show itself, including men in diapers, tap-dancing Klu Klux Klan members, and all in

front of a wild audience. The Irish production of Jerry Springer the Opera is the first all-Irish production and cast at the Grand Canal Theatre. Dubliner Derek Collins, who plays a Klu Klux Klan member in the first act and Adam (Adam and Eve) in the second act, says the show is brilliantly funny. “One of my characters is a redneck hillbilly and I will have a big, bushy beard by then. I haven’t shaved in about six weeks,” he laughed. Shocking

“It will be great fun. He is not a very nice character, but he gets his just desserts – it has all of the shocking aspects of the show, and it really isn’t for the soft-hearted. It is recommended for mature audiences only,

there is extremely coarse language. But if we don’t offend you, we are doing something wrong. It is the funniest show I have ever been involved in,” Derek said. “When I heard about the show, I just wanted to get in there and get an audition. There are so many reasons why you would want to do it – it’s Jerry Springer,” he joked. “I worked with John Donnelly before. He is a landmark director in Ireland – this is the first 100% Irish show that is going to be in the Grand Canal Theatre, which is hard to believe. “It is very exciting, it’s my first opera and it’s on at the Grand Canal Theatre. It’s one hell of a show. We are doing the show on a big scale. We have got an epic sound,

two musical directors, Dermot O’Callaghan and Kevin Walsh. The music is incredible.” Before the Jerry Springer Show, Derek was in Michael Collins the Musical, and nd has made variious appearancess on stage over hiss acting and sing-ing career. He iss delighted to be part of the show among cast members like Simon Delaney, playing Jerr y Springer, and Eoin Canno. The cast also includes Joe Walsh Walsh, Emma Wigglesworth, Anthony Blake, Helene Hutchinson, Jean Wallace and a chorus of over 60 singers and dancers. “Apart from Simon, the

The Irish production of Jerry Springer the Opera is the Th firs first all- Irish production and cast at the Grand Canal The Theatre which includes Dubliner Derek Collins (left)

majority of the leads are split roles, we all have at least two roles to play. There is an incredibly diverse amount of material there for the audience,” he said.

The opening night of T Jerry Springer the Opera Jerr takes place Halloween tak night, October 31 and audiences can come in fancy dress. It runs from October 31 until November 5, with tickets priced €17.50, which can be

purchased through Ticketmaster. Log onto www. grandcanaltheatre.ie for further information. This show is recommended for mature audiences due to extremely coarse language and adult situations.


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20 October 2011 GAZETTE 19

GazetteMOTORS MOTORS RoadSigns Road Signs

FAMILIES CAN PARK AND CHARGE AT CLERYS:

Putting the M in X3 MICHAEL MORONEY took the powerful 3.0-litre M Sport Sport version version 3.0 litre M of the BMW X3 for a run in recent weeks – the exhilaration was palpable behind the wheel. Simply put, this is a performance machine with all of the safety and luxury features thrown in S THE extra power and money really worth it for the 3.0-litre M Sport version of the BMW X3, I asked myself after just one day behind the wheel of the powerful SUV? By the end of a few days driving the battle between my heart and my head remained unresolved. I enjoyed the drive, loved the power but would I feel that strongly to spend the extra money that this car commands? The M Sport styling from BMW is obviously distinctive. To a motorhead everything about this X3 is special, from the stronger, more powerful, look to the bigger wheels and tyres. The styling on its own might have been strong enough to convince

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SPECS: BMW X3 M SPORT Top speed: 230 km/hr 0 – 100km/hr: 6.2 secs Economy: 16.6km/litre (6.0l/100km) CO2 emissions: 159g/km Road Tax Band: D (€447) Price: €61,480

me but some of my passengers were not as much in awe. I was impressed with the engine sound and performance; they looked at the creature fittings, and the road comfort, and were not as impressed. This X3 M Sport BMW is very powerful with its six cylin-

der 3.0-litre twin turbo-charged diesel engine under the bonnet. The engine has massive power at 258bhp to propel the car to 100km/hr in just six seconds. The diesel power torque is even more impressive at over 550Nm and that’s where the 6.2 seconds for a 0 to 100km/hr pace comes from. I wondered was there too much power on tap; there is limited application for such power, apart from over-taking acceleration at which I have to say, it excelled. But you’ll feel it when you get the chance to put the acceleration to the best. This is sports car performance in SUV clothing. It remains solid through the acceleration so you get the feeling of balance

in a modest size SUV that oozes with power and torque. This extra power means poorer economy, although relative to some of the bigger 4x4s the X3 3.0 M Sport figure is acceptable. The official economy figure is 16.6 km/litre (6.0l/100km or 47mpg) and that’s about 15% less economical than the entrylevel 2.0-litre version of the X3, which is rated with about 15% slower acceleration. In this sense the powerto-economy curve appears a straight line. Rising power and acceleration also means rising fuel usage. My test drive was a little less impressive in terms of economy as I returned an average figure of about 12km/ litre (8.5l/100km) on the car’s

computer. That was about 25% lower than the rated figure and I didn’t expect much more as I was driving across a range of road conditions. It was more noticeable as I refilled the 67-litre capacity tank and I soon realised that that 900km range on a full tank was going to be outside my reach. M Sport X3 was only marginally less economical than the entry-model, 2.0-litre turbodiesel version. The economy is helped by a stop/start system and brake energy regeneration. So, even with its massive power and impressive acceleration, and the €145 difference in annual road tax, it won’t cost you a whole more to run!

Drivers believe in dog restraints MORE than 60% of drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars when driving. That’s the result of a new British poll on an issue that supports passenger and dog safety in cars. The poll was carried out by GEM Motoring Assist to find out driver’s views on dogs wearing seat belts/harnesses in cars, after the issue became a hot topic over the summer. Ex -Eastenders actor Todd Carty appeared on TV campaign-

ing for a new law to be introduced to make dog seatbelts compulsory after he had a near tragic accident with his Labrador. While it has been proven that unnecessary accidents are caused by unrestrained animals in the car, the consequences in a crash can be severe. If a motorist is travelling at just 50km/hr (30mph), in the case of impact, an unrestrained average sized dog weighing approximately 25kg (50lbs) would be projected

forward with a force equal to a baby elephant. The potential danger to both pets and passengers from driving with an unrestrained animal should not to be ignored and the company urges drivers to be aware of the consequences. Dog harnesses are available for dogs of all sizes. It is wise to consider the safety of the dog as well as the rest of the family when it comes to car safety.

Consider getting a dog harness to keep your dog safe during transport

ESB ecars now provides electric car charge points in Q-Park Clerys multistorey car park, in the heart of Dublin city centre. This will enable motorists to charge their car while they are shopping, dining or carrying out business in the city centre. The charge points are part of the ESB charging infrastructure network,which is being rolled out in retail parks, service stations as well as on-street and off-street car parks and in the homes of electric car motorists. Drivers can pre-book a designated electric car parking space online www.q-park.ie or call 01 8788957.


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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY LUCAN: NEW SHOWHOUSE ADDED TO RANGE OF HOMES ON OFFER

Offers galore at Adamstown Park

The Solace dining set from Belleek Living

CLASSIC HOMEWARES: FOR THE CHRISTMAS LIST

Belleek Living add style to interior design BELLEEK Living’s range of classy homewares has something for everyone, and here we have picked some of the top items from their range that might just appear on a Christmas list or two... Belleek’s Solace tableware is a distinctive square tableware design that will add a touch of style to any dining table. The 12-piece set includes 4 bowls, 4 dinner plates and 4 side plates and retails for €140. Designed to complement the Solace tableware is a 44-piece Solace cutlery set, for €99, comprising of six table forks, table knives, soup spoons, dessert forks, dessert knives, dessert spoons, teaspoons and two serving spoons Lighting has proven a highly popular recent addition to the Belleek Living Homeware and Christmas 2011 sees the introduction of a number of new lamp designs, including the Rose lamp and shade, which features a floral relief design on the ceramic base for €70, and the Eclipse lamp and shade for €75, which features a lined design which emerges from the bottom of the base. At 49 centimetres high, this lamp will create an impact in a living room or hallway. There is also the Elegance Frame and Lines Champagne Flutes gift set, a combination of an 8 x 10 Silver Elegance photo frame and a pair of Lines Champagne flutes for €140, The perfect gift for a special couple at Christmas The Belleek Living range is available from leading giftware and tableware retailers. For futher information, visit www.belleek.ie.

CASTLETHORN Homes have revealed their latest showhouse, a four-bedroom home at the Adamstown Park development in Lucan for the bargain price of £215,000. The development is a small cul-de-sac of just 16 four-bed houses, which are generously sized at over 1,550 sq ft and extend over three floors. To the front a featured wrought-iron gate leads through a landscaped front garden to an attractive hall door. The ground floor comprises a wellappointed kitchen with all appliances included, and a family room. The first floor is dominated by a spacious sit-

ting room with featured bay window. This floor also contains the main bedroom and en suite. The upper floor contains three further bedrooms and a large family bathroom. To the rear is a private garden and parking spaces. Competitively priced, the developers have also made buying easy by permitting no deposit to be paid until purchasers actually move in; very handy if you are currently renting, saving, or have a smaller house to sell. In addition, Castlethorn has reduced the prices of its remaining homes in Adamstown

One of the attractive kitchens at Adamstown Park

Castle and Adamstown Square. You can now buy a two-bedroom apartment from €135,000, a three-bedroom duplex home from €165,000, or a three-bedroom ground level duplex from

£185,000. All homes are designed to comply with Sustainable Energy Ireland’s House of Tomorrow in terms of their energy efficiency ratios. Viewing times are

daily from 10am to 5pm, and weekends from 3 to 5pm, and viewings can be arranged by contacting Martina Dillon at mdillon@leahyproperty. ie or by telephone on 01 601 1811.

CARRICKMINES: RANGE OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN DEVELOPMENT

All Manor of homes for sale in Carrick DOUGLAS Newman Good are bringing to the market a selection of two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom duplexes and four-bedroom townhouses in Carrickmines Manor, on Glenamuck Road. T he proper ties on offer are in a highly sought after area that benefits from a multitude of amenities and facilities, sporting and leisure pursuits, numerous shopping centres and reknowned primary and secondary schools, as well as transpor t links to the city and beyond. T he proper ties on offer are at a range of price points, from €160,000 for the twobedroom apartments, from €257,500 for the three-bedroom duplexes and from €295,000 for the four-bedroom

townhouses. All of the units are built to a high standard and have a number of common features. The apartments have highgloss ivor y kitchens and there are cherrywood kitchens fitted in the duplexes, while both apartments and duplexes have black granite worktops and integrated appliances.

Fittings The townhouses feature fitted high-gloss units combined with frosted glass units, complemented by stylish brushed chrome handles and polished stone worktops. The bathrooms and en suites are all fitted with stylish white sanitary ware, with heated towel rails and extensive floor and wall tiling.

Heating in the properties range from energy-efficient electric storage heating in apartments, to natural gas-fired central heating in the houses and

duplexes. There is recessed lighting in the kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites, while the properties also come with a Premier Structural

Guarantee or Global Home Warranties. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Gina Kennedy of Douglas Newman Good on 01 4912600.

A range of apartments, duplexes and townhouses are being brought to the market by Douglas Newman Good at Carrickmines Manor


20 October 2011 GAZETTE 21

GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS

Supported by AIB

Interview: Aidan Mahon, Just Classes creator

Getting fit, one class at a time AIDAN Mahon is from a very old Malahide family, which had a newsagent, Maurice Mahons, in Malahide for many years. His grandmother even sold newspapers there at the turn of the century. The family closed Maurice Mahons in 2004. It was the same year that Aidan started doing personnel training in a studio in his home. Aidan recently brought a revolutionary diet system, the System 10

Plan, to his Malahide fitness studio, Just Classses. Aidan played football with St Sylvesters for 25 years, and he is currently doing a degree in strength and conditioning. He is also involved with a company that does GPS fitness testing, and has worked with Cork and Dublin hurlers, Munster and Connaught rugby and is currently monitoring Kilmacud Crokes senior footballers.

ANSWERS TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE QUESTIONS SUB PRIME LOAN Q – I have a €240,000 loan with a sub-prime lender taken out six years ago. At that time, I had missed a couple of repayments on my car loan and my adviser said the mainstream lenders would not consider me for a loan. I did not really understand the consequences – all I wanted was a home for my family. I have maintained the repayments every month but am now beginning to feel the pinch – my interest rate is 7.5% and I am paying €1,678 per month at the moment. I could save over € 600 a month by moving to a high street lender. What are my chances ? David - Clontarf A – The Irish Credit Bureau (ICB) in Clonskeagh Dublin 14 is a lender’s first port of call to check your credit history. Missed payments stay on record for five years, but, if you have kept the nose clean these past five Aidan Mahon of Malahide’s Just Classes

years, then you may have a case to swap back to a normal lender. The whole idea of sub-prime was a kind of

Q&A Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A: A jockey Q: What was your first job? A: Delivering newspapers Q: And your first pay cheque? A: 2 and 6 Q: Have you ever done a job you loathed? A: no Q: When did you start your present job? A: 2004

purgatory – you did your penance but after a while, you were allowed to come back into the fold. Here is your

A: I don’t delegate

A: Beethovens 5th symphony,

A: Dame edna, no change that

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Q: What’s currently on your desk that shouldn’t be? A: My dog

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to enda, aussies very disingenuous when we beat them in rugby world cup

1. Check with the ICB to see if your credit record is now

Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously? A: TK Maxx

valuation of your home should be in excess of €300,000

Q: Is there anything about yoursefl that you would like to set the record straight on? A: The money was resting in my account

Q: What sport do you follow? A: Gaelic football Q: What sport can you play? A: Gaelic football

Q: What is the best thing about your job? A: Seeing and helping people

Q: What habits would you like to lose? A: Being untidy

achieve their weightloss goals

Q: At the moment, what are you looking forward to? A: Dublin winning the all Ire-

Q: Have you ever achieved anything that you once thought you could not pull off? A: No Q: What part of your working day do you ‘delegate’?

land again next year

Q: What is your guilty music, TV or movie pleasure?

Q: Who best represents modern Ireland – David Norris or Jedward? A: Jedward, no one writes letters anymore

Q: What music/pictures/movies do you have on your iPod/ iPad? A: Don’t have either Q: Who do you follow on twitter/facebook? A: Don’t do either Q: What was your last tweet/ facebook status? A: As above Q: Describe your dream meal? A: Burger and chips in the diamond burger bar malahide

Q: Who would you rather have dinner with – Enda Kenny or Dame Edna?

Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own? A: Five Q: What was your worst holiday experience? A: Joey the Lips’ stag

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2. Ensure the loan to value is less than 80% - so the based on your € 240,000 mortgage. 3. Your joint income should be between € 53,000 to €60,000, or the same amount if the only earner in the home. 4. You will need P60, pay slips and status enquiry form along with 12 months current account bank statements AND your sub prime loan statements plus any other current loan statements.

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2.5%). Add the DIRT tax, and you would have to earn less than 3.42% for the year to justify paying off the mortgage. I would warn you though you should try and start capital repayments – interest-only payments only kick the can down the road. You will eventually have to pay the capital over a shorter period ( therefore greater repayments). Best one-year deposits in the meantime? AIB Bank and

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In October, Spain celebrates the Safron Rose Fiesta

October in Spain, a good time for festivals, parties, gastronomy and traditions AUTUMN is a fantastic time in Spain for fiestas, with many on offer. Choose from the Saffron Rose Fiesta, All SaintsHallowee’n or Festival of St Martin. Consuegra, in the province of Toledo, celebrates the Saffron Rose Fiesta at the end of October. It aims to promote the cultural essence of Castile-La Mancha through its gastronomy, crafts, history and traditions. The event offers a highly varied programme, starting with the proclamation by Dulcinea and the Maids of Honour. Especially outstanding during the celebrations are the Grinding of Peace and Love, where a 16th-century windmill grinds wheat to make flour; the traditional La Mancha gastronomy event; the Saffron Rose harvesting competition, where participants have to separate the saffron from the flower in the least time possible, and a Folk Festival with groups from all over the region. Saffronproducers are the main protagonists of this fiesta, which has been held since 1963. Exhibitions, cultural activities and sporting competitions complete the programme. On All Saints day, Spanish families visit the local cemeteries in order to remember their dead relatives and friends. Floral offerings, particularly chrysanthemums, are placed on the graves. It is a ritual to remembrance and homage the ancestors.

The Catholic Church believes that the holiday stems from the decision of Pope Boniface IV to enshrine the “Pantheon” the cult of the Virgin and the martyrs. “It commemorated the saints thus anonymous and unknown to most of Christendom”. The current celebration of Halloween has little to do with its origins. It has become the festival of the dead but with a totally different character and adding elements that have distorted the party. Among the additions is the tradition of dressing up, possibly born in France between the XIV and XV to celebrate the Feast of All Saints. Every November 11, Aller celebrates one of the most popular autumn folklore festivals in Asturias. The festival is organised by the San Martin Humanitarian Association and begins with the traditional sung Mass of San Martin, accompanied by the sound of the typical Asturian bagpipes. Then, the auction, known as the Puya del Ramu begins, where people are invited to bid for the emmer bread which has previously been blessed in the religious service. The high point of the festivity is the great communal feast of San Martin, which consists of fabada, typical Asturian white bean stew casadiellas, and panchon typical sweets from Aller.

Roving Gazette reporter, Hiromi Mooney, has just returned from a fact-finding mission to the island of Malta. In what turned out to be a most revealing visit, she experienced far more than just stunning blue sea, golden beaches and a balmy 300C. THE GREY clouds are well and truly gathering here in Ireland, but you can escape it all and enjoy some last-minute rays of sunshine in Malta. A stunning island, that’s only a three-and-a-half hour flight away, Malta has lots to offer in the way of beaches, culture and food. Malta, Gozo and Comino make up the Maltese islands in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. The islands are bursting with culture and are rooted with deep traditions – being ruled in the past by Normans, Roman Catholics and Arabs, to name but a few. Everywhere you look is another golden-beige building shimmering in the heat. Surrounded by a crystal clear, aqua-blue sea dotted with white sails of yachts, the Maltese islands are a sunshine paradise. For Irish holidaymakers, the added bonuses are that the currency is the euro and the official language is both English and Maltese. With 40% of the population working in the tourism sector, the Maltese are a friendly people and are extremely helpful and deliver excellent service to ensure that you enjoy all that the islands have to offer. The peak summer months in Malta reach 500C, so, for anyone looking for a warm but tolerable climate, anytime from late September is

Palazzo Parisio garden

ideal, as temperatures range between 20 and 300C. With more than 365 churches and chapels dotted around the islands, the Maltese islands offer a spiritual retreat away from the highpaced city life. The beaches and the sea are an obvious attraction in Malta, but the islands are also bursting with historical and cultural sites. A must-see place is Mdina. This town is set in a walled fort, and was Malta’s first capital city during the time of the Knights of Malta, and is often called The Silent City. Since only around 400 people live here, only residents are allowed to drive their cars inside the town, so you can enjoy a nice walk. Malta’s capital city, Valletta, has many tourist attractions, including St John’s Co-Cathedral. The Cathedral is known as Home of The Knights (Grand Masters) of Malta for a good reason. It was built in 1571 and there are almost 400 tombstones of the knights buried beneath its floors. The walls are gilded with 24-carat gold leaf, the ceilings are elaborately decorated and there are many carved statues. There are also two paintings here by Caravaggio – one of which is his only signed painting.

The island of Gozo is a 25-minute ferry ride from Malta. It is smaller and more rural, with most of the island’s inhabitants involved in farming or fishing

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Surrounded by a crystal clear, aqua blue sea dotted with white sails of yachts, the Maltese islands are a sunshine paradise. -------------------------------

Also in Valletta is the Grand Master’s Palace, where the Maltese Parliament and President sit. The corridors are lined with knight armoury and portrait paintings. The Church of St. Mary in Mosta cannot be skipped, as it is considered to be home to a miracle. In 1942, during World War II, a German bomb fell through the dome ceiling and skidded across the floor. However, it did not explode, and although the church was crowded at the time, no one was killed or injured. The

bomb has been defused and is on display for visitors to see the potential damage it could have caused. For a beautiful view of the harbour, visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Exciting A new tourist attraction in Malta is the segway tours. It’s an exciting and unique to see the city, and are commonly seen used by police men in Malta. Full instructions, a practise run and helmets will be provided, and prices start from €60 for 90 minutes. For booking information, visit www.segwaymalta.com. The slogan, Once Seen, Never Forgotten, of Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar really says it all. It is a family-owned house and gardens that have been passed down through the generations, and the present owners have opened it up for the public to enjoy. The house has a captivating beauty about it, and is full


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The beauty and joy of Malta

TravelBriefs Super ski bundle deal for January getaway THIS offer from travel counsellor Dairine McGarrity includes return flights, seven nights accommodation, transfers, skis or snowboard, boots, lift pass and all taxes. Austria: Depart from Dublin or Cork on January 7, and spend a week skiing in the pretty village of Westendorf. Stay in the Angerer apartments on

contact the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on callsave 1850 230 230, or visit www.discovernorthernireland.com

Rail-y good breaks in Northern Ireland LEAVE the car at home this autumn and enjoy a relaxing break in Northern Ireland from only £75pps* and avail of 1st Plus rail travel on the Enter-

Special ski deals from Dairine McGarrity

Staying there: RADISSON Blu Resort at St Julians in Malta is a luxurious getaway suitable for families, couples or for business trips. The five-star hotel features rooms with balconies overlooking the Mediterranean Sea or the outdoor pool. The buffet breakfast gives you the option to sit indoors or in the sunshine at the poolside, and there are three restaurants and two bars to choose from. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk away from the nightlife in St Julians. Phoenicia Hotel Malta in Valletta is a beautiful five-star hotel for both business and pleasure. It is also a romantic spot for an unforgettable fairy-tale wedding experience.

of elaborate chandeliers and decorations. Outside is just as spectacular, with a walled garden full of hibiscus syriacus, bougainvillea and cascading geraniums. Cafe Luna delivers fine outdoor dining at its best. To try out a tranquil winetasting experience, a visit to Meridiana Wine Estate is per-

fect. Sitting on 47 acres of land with more than 90,000 vines, they produce “World Class Wines of Maltese Character”. The island of Gozo is just 25 minutes away from Cirkewwa in Malta by ferry, and the return trip costs only €4.65. The majority of the island’s inhabitants work in farming

and fishing as the island is smaller and more rural than Malta. The Ggantija Temple is a UNESCO protected world heritage site. It is made of large slabs of rock fitted together like a jigsaw, and is one of the oldest buildings in the world, dating from around 3,500BC.

A natural attraction is The Azure Window, which is a natural rock archway at the end of a cliff through which you can admire the dark blue sea. Ta Mena Wine Estate offers visitors a wine tasting experience under the Maltese sunshine. The Estate also offers accommodation, tours, local food and produce, and also caters for functions and weddings. For more information, visit www.tamena-gozo.com. In Mdina, the restaurant Ciappetti offers a peaceful atmosphere as you dine in the courtyard, under the shade of a variety of leaves and plants. In Vittoriosa, the Riviera Della Marina Restaurant allows you to dine at the waterfront overlooking countless numbers of yachts. On a hot sunny day, you can enjoy something light and refreshing, like a melon and parma ham salad. For more information about the Maltese islands, visit www. visitmalta.com

self-catering basis from €749pp based on four adults sharing. Italy: Depart on January 7 from Dublin and stay seven nights in the Livigno apartments on self-catering basis from €689pp based on three sharing Limited availability – call today to book. For other ski destinations, there is a three-day sale currently running with prices from €302, not including ski packs. Call Dairine McGarrity on 01 2915153 for more details, or visit www.travelcounsellors.ie/dairine.mcgarrity.

Enjoy an arty two-night break in Belfast AS PART of the 130th annual Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition a number of artists will arrive to the Ulster Museum to talk about their work. These free events include talks by Rosie McGurran, Mark Shields, Barbara Freeman, Hector McDonnell and Mick O’Dea. While visiting the museum why not turn your trip into a short break by taking advantage of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s (NITB) special accommodation offer at the Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast, with two nights’ accommodation, breakfast and one evening meal from £89pps. For further information

prise. Sit back and relax on the Enterprise from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central Station, enjoy accommodation in a selection of 3, 4 and 5-star hotels across Northern Ireland, including the Ramada Encore in Belfast and Armagh City Hotel, and three days unlimited Metro, Ulsterbus and NI Railways travel. To find out more information on these great value breaks, or for further information on things to see and do in Northern Ireland, check out the free booking and advice service and callsave 1850 230 230, visit Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s (NITB) Tourist Information Centre in Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 or click on www.discovernorthernireland.com. *Subject to availability.

Spa offer in Galway THE FIVE-star g Hotel is celebrating its 6th birthday as Galway’s leading designer hotel with an irresistible offer. Book two consecutive nights to avail of their birthday rate, including full Irish breakfast and receive one pass per person to ESPA at the g’s glorious thermal suite. Cost is from €60 per person sharing per night. Offer is subject to availability on selected dates from Sunday to Thursday. Visit www.theghotel.ie


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GazetteENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 1GoingOUT PAVILION 01 231 2929 Shipwrecked

IRELAND’s role as a landscape for a fugitive Spanish captain from a shipwrecked Armada galleon is explored in this innovative musical theatre event at The Pavilion theatre in Dun Laoghaire, which fuses Spanish music of the 16th century with Irish music of the same period, alongside instrumental and vocal music from Elizabethan England. An unforgettable night of music will feature more than a dash of improvised creativity, creating a shipwreck for the audience to linger around. Catch Shipwrecked on Thursday, October 20 at 8pm, with tickets costing €17/€15.

MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 The Magic of Take That

TAKE That fans are in for a treat when “the band” take to the stage in Dundrum, promosing to bring some of “their” best-known hits to south Dublin fans. All of their hits will be played, as the performers run through many of Take That’s repertoire – backed up tracks from a certain Mr Williams. So, for a Take That band you’ll be delighted by, you’re invited to let them entertain you on Sunday, October 23, at 8pm, with tickets costing €15.

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 My Way

GARVAN Gallagher’s commendable exhibition examines the “invisible” status of older citizens, with a diverse range of work examing the status and self-image of our elders. Whether personal texts, short films, or even fashion shoots replacing younger models with more mature citizens, My Way is an excellent, diverse project underlining how valuable our “invisible” citizens are. My Way runs at Driaocht’s ground floor gallery until Saturday, November 5.

These two sleeping sisters are a picture of domestic bliss in Paranormal Activity 3 - until you learn that there’s nobody else in the room so who, or what, is casting that impossible shadow on the wall? All will be revealed, thanks to video cameras around their home ...

Not a haunting film This latest addition to the franchise doesn’t leave Kate spooked, but has a ghost of a chance at Dublin cinemas Q KATE CROWLEY

THERE are many things in life that scare me. The Eurozone-wide fiscal malaise. Mr Crowley‘s idea of a tidy kitchen. But the Paranormal Activity films? Ah, no, no. Seemingly cooked up by Hollywood execs who thought that mixing Most Haunted with Amityville would be box office gold – well, actually, the previous films in the series have done well enough, now that I think of it. Deciding that “actual found video footage” scenes would be a plausible, engaging way to make a thoroughly modern ghost story, the filmmakers certainly did their best to exorcise audiences’ minds with the previous films in the series. The plots have been similar enough, to a certain degree: Couple/ family move into a new place, only for things to go bump in the night. Cue

FILM OF THE WEEK: Paranormal Activity 3 +++ (15A) 84 mins Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman Starring: Christopher Nicholas Smith, Katie Featherston, Sprague Grayden, Lauren Bittner, one determined spook

OUR VERDICT: POSSESSED with an interesting idea for a prequel, the third addition to the popular series is an improvement over its predecessors. Paranormal Activity 3 is a diverting enough romp through a haunted house tale, proving that, as always, if you live by yourself but hear scratching on the other side of a door – whether it’s an empty room or a wardrobe – don‘t open it…

the use of video cameras to record what’s going on all around the house/ apartment. Cue footage of doors shutting by themselves in empty rooms, furniture moving around, impossible shadows in rooms, eerie noises from the attic/basement, and much more … Oh, if only they’d moved into the house where Casper The Friendly Ghost lived! (Or unlived, if The Gazette subs will let that one pass.) With this well-established template to work from, and following a

recent trend for trilogies, the filmmakers have decided that the third film should be a prequel. Linking two of the chief protagonists from the first two films, the film jumps back to the late 1980s, when they were both children, and to the start of the “fun” that would follow them into their adulthood. Dad, Dennis (Christopher Smith) is a wedding videographer living with his wife and their two little girls in a suburban house. His job gives a very plausible way for the film

to be set up, as, intrigued by the strange things that begin to happen around the house (such as the “trick” of knocking on a wardrobe door, only to hear a knock back from the inside a moment later), Dennis sets up video cameras around the home. He uses his videographer skills to film and document the ordinary family’s life – and the extraordinary things that seem to be happening. Of course, the girls’ new imaginary friend that they seem able to see, and with whom they play the knock-knock game and more, soon decides to leave the grown-ups (and, presumably, the audience) increasingly spooked. It isn’t long before it’s throwing a supernatural strop around the house, targeting them and the Inevitable Spirit Expert Guy they call in (who, presumably, had better rates than the Ghostbusters).

Seemingly possessed (geddit?) by the spirit of Shaggy and Scooby Doo, it’s not long before the freaked-out family decide that home sweet home ain’t all it’s cracked up to be – but, in a turn of events that you don’t have to be Derek Acorah to predict, things don’t end well … Actually, I have to admit a grudging admiration for the prequel’s set-up, as using a videographer in this way adds a certain level of credibility that the other films lacked, and there are plenty of interesting scenes throughout. Of course, as someone who has to face my bathroom’s weighing scales on a regular basis, I’m made of sterner stuff than most, so it‘s not a film to spook me out. However, if you’re looking for a ghost story with a difference, this one should leave you feeling chilled – in an appropriately unnerved way …


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GazetteGAMING GAMING A dead certain hit for Capcom – again SHANE DILLON

IN WHAT has turned into a curious case of almost “Zombie of the Week” reviews — perhaps ahead of the upcoming “Shooter of the Week” battles due between a number of well-known titles — there seem to have been a whole range of zombie-related titles shuffling into sight, and around the charts, in recent times. As much as gamers like zombies, I think we’ve had just about enough of them by now, in a genre which, much like its subject matter, simply won‘t die – rest assured that this is the last zombiethemed anything to shuffle onto these pages for some time to come. Still, I couldn’t let this title pass, as there’s an interesting story behind this occasionally darkhearted, yet over-the-top and slightly comic franchise. Capcom’s multi-platform title, Dead Rising: Off the Record, is the latest in a series of openworld survival horror titles, yet defined with comic moments and, in this case, sees the return of goofball photojournalist, Frank West. Following a substantial zombie outbreak some years ago, Frank initially roamed around a giant shopping mall, snooping and scooping the news as he uncovered what was happening, while at the same time trying to rescue and save survivors, and avoid becoming lunch, himself. Frank – a slightly out of shape, not especially heroic character – ran around using everything in the mall to stay alive, with the menace of being eaten by zombies being substantially lightened

Bytesandpieces Nintendo hoping for a Wii push PERHAPS in a bid to make up for the surprisingly disappointing sales of the 3DS, Nintendo are soon to launch a redesigned Wii console, with the console expected to hit retailers next month. Still performing solidly enough, despite a relative drought in original or must-have titles, the “new” Wii will be largely similar to the existing model, save for some hardware reconfigurations that most purchasers most likely won’t notice. I certainly hope that a new Wii can help put a fair wind back behind the company’s sales sails once again – but, please, no more Zumba games...

While an entirely new Wii console is on the way, a slightly redesigned version is also set for release

Frank West (above, and right) returns to the Dead Rising series for his latest adventure, which sees the wrestler-cum-photojournalist attempt to y uncover the truth behind some zombie-related activities across Fortune City

by, say, slapping them in the face with frying pans, dropping traffic cones over their heads, making them fall over on scattered marbles – pure Tom And Jerry stuff.

Enclosed setting The inevitable sequel, Dead Rising 2, saw a new protagonist with a different back story running around an enclosed Las Vegas-style setting, with “Fortune City” providing a much larger, yet similar, world in which to

rescue survivors, uncover a major plot, and stay alive. However, fans had been clamouring for the cult figure of Frank to return, and now, following a couple of spin-off digital download episodes (and even guest roles in a number of other Capcom games) he returns as the star in a cheekily rejigged version of the preceding title, which, now, takes place at the same time, yet in a different, standalone

fashion. Still with me? And so, although the title is still very much an adult game (as facing down thousands of zombies is, inevitably, going to be a messy task), fans and gamers will welcome the paunchy character’s return. The wisecracking hack’s gameplay style sees him photographing key points of interest to earn him major PP, or experience, points to help level up – an entertainingly fun activity.

Off the Record is of greatest interest as something that’s almost a carbon copy of its predecessor title. While standing on its own merits, it’s curious that we’re seeing such a rejigged title being released like this, almost as a twin of the earlier title. Still, given gamers’ interest in Frank, and in the particular style of this franchise, it’s likely to be a dead-certain hit for Capcom, again.


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We catch up with former World Champ Bernard Dunne Page 29

MOTOR RACING: SWORDS DRIVER OPENS NEW CIRCUIT IN TAIWAN IN NEW F1 CAR

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SWORDS man Gar y Thompson helped to officially open Taiwan’s all-new Penbay International Circuit in spectacular style last weekend when he got behind the wheel of a two-seater Formula 1 car. The 19-year-old driver, who has spent the 2011 season contesting the Japanese Formula 3 championship, became the youngest Irishman

in history to drive a modern grand prix car, as well as the first from any nation to pilot one in Taiwan, after accepting an invitation to offer distinguished guests passenger rides at the 3.5km circuit’s opening. It was also an opportunity for Thompson to catch up with team personnel from KCMG who, having overseen his 2011 single-seater campaign, were now

sampling their first taste of running Formula 1 machinery. It was also a new experience for the thousands of fans in attendance, many of whom had never witnessed a grand prix car in the flesh before. This was just another day at the office for T hompson who, despite the wet conditions, enjoyed his time behind the wheel of the Minardi F1x2, which

Local driver, Gary Thompson, was the youngest ever Irish driver to race an F1 car in Taiwan

produces in excess of 700bhp thanks to its r a c e - d e r i ve d 3 - l i t r e Cosworth V10 engine. “The car has a lot of power which can be difficult to exploit in the wet, but I know the cir-

cuit and KCMG CEOs enjoyed the wheelspin regardless. I’ve been racing in Asia for the past three seasons, so to be the first person to drive a Formula 1 car in Taiwan is personally

extremely rewarding,” said Thompson. “Penbay International Circuit is a great venue with a lot of potential in a part of the world that is really beginning to embrace motor sport.

Everyone at the track did a fantastic job to get it up to standard in time for the event. You never know, I might be back here one day putting my local knowledge to good use!”


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RUGBY: STEADY PLATFORM PROVES INVALUABLE FOR CLON’

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Gaelic 4Mothers have a fantastic blitz day Clondalkin RFCs fourth team are the only senior side at the club yet to taste defeat in the league this season so far

OVER 900 women took part in the Gaelic4Mothers and Others national blitz day in Portmarnock last Saturday. Gaelic4Mothers & Others is a national development initiative of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) which has taken Ireland by storm in the last few years. The central aim of the initiative is to provide all Irish women with a pathway to play ladies’ Gaelic regardless of their age or ability. It is a recreational and non-competitive form of ladies’ football which is open to any woman over 18 who is not currently playing adult competitive football with a club. Despite the name, women do not have to be a mother to participate. One of the key elements of Gaelic4Mothers & Others is the community support network that it creates for women and the positive physical and mental impact that it has on the day-to-day lives of participants. The National Blitz Day is the biggest day on the Gaelic4Mothers & Others calendar. This year, 74 teams participated which resulted in approximately 900 women getting their football boots on for the day. Teams came from every province in Ireland. Participants had a fantastic day of football and also enjoyed strolling around the exhibitor marquees. For more information in Gaelic4Mothers & Others visit www.ladiesgaelic.ie. The event coincided with the first day of National Mental Health week, which the Ladies Gaelic Football Association celebrated with the announcement of a new partnership with Mental Health Ireland. For more information, visit www. mentalhealth.ie.

Undefeated fourths J4 LEAGUE Clondalkin Bective

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CIAR AN Jones was Clondalkin’s kicking machine last weekend and his contribution helped the Gordon Park fourths maintain their unbeaten start to the league campaign against Bective at home. Jones, who played GAA for Wicklow under the guidance of Mick O’Dw yer, traded the circular for the oval ball and remained equally lethal, kicking three penalties to ensure that Clondalkin’s four th string are the only senior outfit at the club yet to have tasted defeat this term. T he team, packed with f ledgling rugby

players, continues to display its fighting spirit and, once again, had to come from behind to win, and after beating two senior clubs, Clondalkin are deemed potential title challengers. Bective, who nullified what has been a strong Clondalkin scrum by turning up without props, made a positive start to the tie. Their out-half and playmaker kicked well and ensured they had the best of the first-half territory. Clondalkin did look strong with ball in hand and, but for some great back row stealing from the visitors, could have opened the scoring. As it was, it was the senior club who stole a points march via a try that had the Bective outhalves kicking from

hand as its inspiration. T h e n u m b e r 10 ’s kicking from the tee wasn’t as lethal, however, and he missed the conversion to leave the scoreline at 5-0 midway through the first half. Clon’s response was positive and only the visitors’ indiscipline prevented them from converting try scoring opportunities but didn’t prevent them from getting back into the tie. T he Gordon Park side’s lineout won them penalty after penalty and, once they were within Jones’ range, he managed what his Welsh namesake couldn’t in the World Cup semifinal, and sent the ball sailing over the bar. Eight minutes from the break, Jones was at it again, this time after captain Declan Flana-

gan stole ten yards after a quick tap, making it 6-5 at the turn. Jonathan Edgeworth made his eagerly anticipated return from injury after the break, and the full back instantly made the opposition out-half rethink his kicking strategy. Kicks from the Bective Number 10 proved futile, with Clondalkin underage graduates Ian Murphy, Jesse Shorthall looking invigorated beside Edgeworth. With a point in it, and Bective now forced to run the ball, Clon needed to rely on their defence to ensure they stayed ahead, whilst the midfield of Jason Radcliffe and Joey Lovett looked rock solid. Greg Dunne continued his sensational form from number 8,

whilst under the guidance of Ciaran Collins, Stephen McCabe and man-of-the-match Padraig Long dominated up front. Clondalkin finished the stronger, earning three more penalties, one of which Jones converted, leaving the scoreline 9-5 come full time.


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Forza Bernard! Back on track Former world champion Bernard Dunne is relishing using his new celebrity status to impart his knowledge to a new generation STEPPING away from the sport that has defined you for the majority of your life is never a simple thing, especially when you have reached the pinnacle of that sport and been the champion of the world. But for former superbantamweight world champion, Bernard Dunne, the new lease of life away from the ring is very much agreeing with him, and opening up a whole new career path for the Neilstown man. GazetteSport caught up with the champ as he prepared to get behind the wheel at Mondello Park when he took part in the launch of the new XBox 360 game, Forza

Motorsport 4. “One of the privileges of being retired now means that I get to enjoy the things I want to do. Kieran Donaghy and I are heading down there

assimilate the defeat by top contender Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym, was the right one for him. “I’m adapting to life away from the fight game. Life is good and it has

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‘I want to get involved and do something that will influence kids for the better, give them some sort of belief in themselves’

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to play some games and maybe do some driving, so it’s another chance for a Dub to beat him today!” Dunne was also sure that his decision to retire, having taken time to

Formula 1 enthusiasts Kieran Donaghy, Kerry footballer, and Bernard Dunne, unveiled the latest installment of Forza Motorsport 4 at Mondello Park

changed, it was the right decision at the right time. And things are going well for me, I can’t complain. “I’ve not got back involved in boxing myself. My dad does a lot of coaching a couple of nights a week with the kids at Palmerstown, but I’m not rushing back into the sport. I’ll cover it for TV, but getting involved myself, other than getting training again soon, isn’t something that’ll happen overnight. I’m out of the ring long enough to know there’s no chance of a comeback!” Dunne is very much defined by the city he comes from, and his allegiance to the Neilstown area and Dublin as a whole is undeniable. He is also very much involved in using his celebrity for good, setting up bernarddunnecharities.com and adding his presence to raising monies for causes close to his heart in the city.

“I worked with Jimmy McGee last year, and this year we ran a soccer event and a gala dinner up at Citywest for Pieta House. That’s a charity close to ourselves in Lucan and close to myself. The basis of the event is to give them as much support as we can and give them as much awareness among the public as we can. “We had Packy Bonner, Paul McGrath, Ray Houghton and many more - Celtic’s Anthony Stokes took some time out to take part, and it was a brilliant day.” Always funny and ebullient, Dunne’s easy charm combined with his desire to give something back makes him an ideal person to appear in the media to promote causes and support young people, something that has led to an exciting upcoming project for the boxing hero. “I’ve been busy promoting things, public speaking and media work with radio and television. I’ve been working with RTE on a young people’s programme, on how to focus and push themselves, in order to achieve what they want to achieve, called Ultimate Street Challenge. “We took 10 teenagers from all over the country, set them up in Dublin, and I set them challenges they had to accomplish, whether they were physical, mental, working as a

team or working as individuals. It was about seeing how they adapted and how they applied themselves. There was a kid from Tallaght who takes place in the show - but you’ll need to wait until it’s on the air before you find out how they get on! “In the boxing club, my dad trains the kids, and he enjoys that a lot. For my dad, its’ about keeping the kids occupied, busy and off the street, as well as giving them something to work towards. “He’s teaching them as well how to behave, boxing instills that in kids. It gives them a discipline and a focus, as well as a belief that they can do something for themselves, that they can achieve, and that’s a part of what I brought to the TV show. “I’ve said for a long time now, that I do the media stuff, but there is a part of me that wants to get involved and do something that will influence kids for the better, give them some sort of belief in themselves. I’m just a kid from Neilstown made good, and if I can do it, then anyone can do it. “If you apply yourself and work hard, and never mind what anyone says about you or where you come from, if you believe in it and work had, things can really happen for you, and you can make what you want to achieve into a reality.”

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Egan to decide Olympic and World Series future NEILSTOWN hero Kenneth Egan may be fighting out of Germany in the next season of the World Series of Boxing, as he looks set to sign with the Leipzig Leopards after the collapse of the Miami Gallos franchise. With the next season of the WSB due to begin on November 11, Egan is expected to drop back down from heavyweight to the WSB light-heavy limit of 85kg for the new season. Egan’s decision is also contingent on his approach to qualification for the Olympic Games next year, following Joe Ward’s failure to qualify for London 2012 at the recent world championships. The light heavyweight berth is still vacant, and Egan has an opportunity to claim his place by claiming the senior title in the Irish National championships in April next year.

Celtic seeking new keeper Esker Celtic Over-35s are looking for a new goalkeeper. If you fancy having a laugh, and the occasional Saturday afternoon game of football, contact Ron on 087 974 8263, and for more information, see eskerceltic.ie.

Roche ends season on high NICOLAS Roche produced another excellent performance to add to his fine run of late season results in Gran Piemonte as he took fifth place, just

six days after winning stage three of the Tour of Beijing. The Dundrum man finished in the breakaway group of the 199km race, coming home in fifth in 14-rider sprint. Katusha’s Dani Moreno took the win from a high-quality group which included Paris-Tours winner Gerg van Avermaet and long-time Tour de France yellow jersey holder, Thomas Voeckler. Roche was the sole rider in the top places to have contested the Tour of Beijing, and provided another boost for Irish cycling ahead of the Tour of Lombardy.


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SOCCER: FIVE FOR MCKEEVER SEES RANGERS PROGRESS

Basketball tournament set for Palmerstown A TEAM of past and present students from Pobalscoil Iosolde will represent Ireland in a specially-arranged basketball competition to take place this Friday at Palmerstown Sports Complex. Teams from four different navy ships, from Estonia, Norway, Poland and Germany, currently moored in Dublin port, have accepted the challenge to participate in the friendly tournament, which will start at 11am and finish at 2pm, with representatives from each of the competing countries’ embassies attending the event. For more information, contact Stephen Bates on 086 835 0883.

Summerfest set for next weekend THE 2011 Tesco mobile SARI Summerfest, the largest intercultural soccer tournament in Ireland, is set to take part this year at the Garda and Camogie Sports Grounds, in Phoenix Park on September 10 and 11 from 11am to 5pm each day. The Summerfest will also coinciude with the CONCERN kitefest, where kite flyers from around the world will display their kites and give kite workshops for children. The two-day festival also includes a wide array of entertainment for all the family.

For more information, see www. facebook.com/sarireland.

Castleknock Celtic seeking ladies talent CASTLEKNOCK Celtic FC’s ladies and girls section are recruiting new talent to the cllub for the soccer season starting later this month. If you were born in 1996 or earlier, visit the club’s website at www.castleknockceltic.com, and pass on your name and contact details in the How To Join section provided on the site. The club are also looking to recruit girls born in 2001/2002 to play soccer in the DubliGirls Soccer League.

Dylan McKeever, pictured left earlier in the year, scored a quintet to propel Liffey Valley Rangers into the next round

Valley progress in cup DDSL U-16 NEVILLE CUP Stella Maris Liffey Valley Rangers

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YOUTH international Dylan McKeever’s stunning five-goal spree helped Liffey Valley Rangers see off the tough challenge of Stella Maris and take their place in the second round of the Neville Cup. The Valley’s top marksman provided a spectacular array of high quality finishes and an impressive overall display to fire his side into the second round to back up their SFAI win over Drumfin Celtic a week earlier. It was a roller-coaster

ride from start to finish, with Stella Maris taking the lead after just three minutes, poking home after a curling corner was not dealt with. The Valley responded with McKeever and Vincent Ogbe going close, whilst Giordano Cinelli’s free kick tested the Maris keeper to his limits. They got back on terms in the 12th minute when McKeever received the ball from Corry Ward and played a superb diagonal ball to Craig Fitzgerald, who was brought down in the area. McKeever nailed the ensuing penalty and he soon made it 2-1when he

Olympian bout: Irish boxers honoured at luncheon OLYMPIC boxing medallists,

Michael Carruth and Kenneth Egan, pictured here alongside Irish boxing champion Billy Walsh from Wexford, were among the Irish pugilists who were honoured by Lucozade Sport and the Association of Sports Journalists in Ireland at a luncheon in the Radisson Hotel, Stillorgan, last week.

ran onto a great Shane Quinn pass before finishing well under the body of the keeper. Neither side was really in control, though, with the Gers struggling to press the home side enough when out of possesion, and then needlessly giving it away on numerous occasions. Stella equalised after intercepting a loose pass down the left and swiftly turning their overload of numbers into a back post tap-in and they also drew a couple of fine saves from Johner Barry to keep the tie level. McKeever, though, restored the advantage

with a fantastic solo goal against the run of play as Cinelli cleared a corner and the in-form striker picked up the ball on half-way. He ran at the backline, and beat four defenders before coolly slotting home for a 3-2 half-time lead. The break did not change the helter-skelter manner of the game as Stella again got back on terms when they exploited a glut of space to run in their third goal of the game. Valley management where forced to rejig their side, and the changes had the desired affect. Fitzgerald combined well with

McKeever before firing just wide, whilst McDonnell almost got the allimportant fourth from a corner. They did go in front in the 67th minute when McCarthy played a well weighted ball over the top to McKeever, who timed his run well before lifting the ball over the onrushing keeper. He saved the best for last, though. Fitzgerald did well down the right before driving a ball across. It was too low to head but too high to control, so the number 10 adjusted his body in mid-air to flick the ball past the keeper for a fantastic finish.


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FOOTBALL: TOWERS OUT, LUCAN SURVIVE

CLUB NOTICEBOARD ROUND TOWERS The senior footballers were beaten

Cash prizes. A line is €10, Full house

by Ballymun Kickhams on Wedneday

€20; books €10 for eleven games, with

night in Round Four of the Senior

game six being a rollover.

Football Championship.

5, 8 and 29; Bonus Ball 1. There was

St Brigid’s in the championship while

no winner of this week’s jackpot

the junior A footballers were beaten

of €4,400. Congratulations to Ann,

in the league by Raheny.

Annie Loughran and Maisie O’Malley,

Round Towers GAA Club is heading to the dogs once again. This year’s A

DUBLIN SFC ROUND 4 Ballymun Kickhams Round Towers

4-17 0-4

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ROUND Towers’ run in the Dublin senior football championship came to an end last week when Ballymun Kickhams had too much quality as they ran up a 4-17 to 0-4 win. Derek Byrne was their chief tormentor, scoring a couple of goals against the Clondalkin club he used to line out for. Dean Rock added ten points – seven from frees – while scores from Ian Ward, Stephen Gibney, David Whelan and Liam Connolly could only make a small dent in the total. Byrne’s goals helped build a 2-11 to 0-2 lead at the break and they scarcely slowed down in the second half as Eddie Christie weighed in with another major to compound the scoring. For near neighbours,

Lucan Sarsfields, there were not the same problems as they continued their bounce back from a tricky spring in the Dublin senior football championship to get the better of Templeogue Synge Street last Saturday in O’Toole Park. They were bumped into the qualifiers by Division Two side St Peregrine’s back then, but they are now facing up to a lively quarterfinal tie against Thomas Davis on Saturday, again at O’Toole Park (3pm). They kept the southsiders at bay in a 0-14 to 1-9 win despite a late salvo in which Synger recovered from a six point deficit at the start of the second half. Drawing level with seven minutes to go, it looked as if all the momentum was Templeogue’s but Tommy Brennan and Stephen O’Shaughnessy popped up late on to grab the

vital points to close out the tie. Lucan had started in fine fashion, Paul Casey, James O’Neill, Brendan Gallagher and Brennan from a free all finding the route over the bar in the first 15 minutes. It forged a 0-4 to 0-1 lead and more scores from O’Neill, Mark Twomey and Dermot Gallagher soon had the margin up to seven with scarcely 20 minutes gone. Half-time came with the lead looking comfortable at 0-10 to 0-4 but Synger stormed out of the blocks in the second half, grabbing 1-5 to just 0-2 in response from Lucan to bring matters level. D e cl a n Tr e a n o r grabbed a couple of frees while Cathal Morley and Niall Scully were instrumental in reeling in the gap. And the big moment came when Eoghan O’Gara intercepted a

loose ball and found Scully who found the net to leave the minimum between the sides with only ten minutes to go. Alan O’Brien brought the sides level and it looked like Lucan had blown their chance. But just when it seemed the tie was slipping, Casey embarked on a powerful run from the half-back line and was fouled. It afforded Brennan the chance to kick the free before former Dublin senior O’Shaughnessy added another point to make absolutely sure of carrying the day. Next up is a tester against Thomas Davis who will aim to bring the momentum of an i m p r e s s i ve 2 -13 t o 1-5 victory over AFL2 champions St Maur’s. Regarded as a potential banana-skin, they showed few nerves to dispatch the Rush side.

Next week’s jackpot is €4,500. White Collar Boxing 2012 will take

Friday, October 28, and is once again

place in the Red Cow on March 2,

being staged at Harold’s Cross.

2012, anyone interested in taking

Tickets are available for €10 and will

part should contact Mark, Niall,

provide you with admission to the

Damian or Matt who organised this

races, a bus to and from the club,

years event.

and entry to a €1,000 limited buster

Those with a sweet tooth are invit-

draw. Paddy Delaney, Jimmy Lee,

ed down to the club on the morning of

Dick Keane and Graham Hall are sell-

Sunday, October 23. Club members

ing the tickets for the event.

are getting together to organise a

open at 8pm with first call at 8.30pm.

Mixed fortunes for local sides in SFC

who were the three €100 winners.

Night at the Dogs will take place on

Bingo continues this Tuesday. Doors

Round Towers were unceremoniously dumped out of the SFC by a rampant Ballymun Kickhams

This week’s lotto numbers were 2,

The minor hurlers were beaten by

cake sale that will begin at 10.30am and run to around 1.30pm.

LUCAN SARSFIELDS THE new date for the start of quiz season is Wednesday, October 26, to be supported by the camogie section.

come. Saturday, October 22 is Feile night for parents. All welcome. All tables are sold for the Gala Ball.

Wins by senior footballers and

Contact Paul Stapleton or Mar-

minor hurlers in championship

tina McGilloway to be included on a

at weekend. Congratulations to

reserve list.

the adult ladies football team who secured promotion. Well done to the juvenile camogie section that won all Division 1 championship semis and will now contest every Division 1 championship title next weekend in 12th Lock. Good luck this coming week to

The Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club 25 Card Drive is every Friday in the clubhouse bar at 9pm. Set dancing is at 8.30 to 10pm every Wednesday night. Fr John will say Mass in the club on Wednesday, November 2 at 8pm for our deceased members.

senior hurlers in action against

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 1,

Ballyboden, senior footballers vs

14, 20 and 21. There was no winner.

Thomas Davis on Saturday, both in

Next week’s jackpot is €4,500. Edel

championship, and the inter foot-

Mooney’s team will be in charge

ballers in relegation play-off vs St

next weekend. Do not forget you can

Vincent’s on Saturday. See website

always enter our Lotto online by

for all times, etc. All support wel-

clicking on www.lucansarsfields.ie.

ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN OUR U-8 and 9s played Cuala and

Wild Geese.

Crumlin and the U-10s played in the

Our fundraiser bag-pack takes

Liffey Gaels blitz. The U-11s and 12s

place this weekend at Moriarty’s

lost to St Annes and Thomas Davis

Supervalu, Palmerstown.

while the U-16s hurlers have now

If you have an hour or two to

reached the championship semi-

spare, you might tog out and help

final, when they will meet Raheny.

with the bag pack. Ring Joan at

Well done to our under 13 camogie young ladies who beat Ballyboden

086 820 0740 and she will give you details.

St. Endas in the semi-final of the

There are only five weeks to our

championship and now face Crum-

Jubilee Gala Ball which takes place

lin in the final next Sunday in Lucan

in the Red Cow Moran’s Hotel.

at 12 midday.

If you have’nt secured your tick-

Senior footballers are away in

ets yet please ring or text 086 7255

league to Raheny this Saturday

586and leave your order. Tickets

in St Anne’s Park at 4.30pm, while

only €45 with champagne recep-

juniors play their last league match

tion at 7.30pm and a four course

on Sunday morning at 11am away to

meal served at 8pm.


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CLONDALKIN duo Stephen Ormond and Ian Tims are hoping for formative moments in their careers in the next couple of months after a couple of glitches have seen their progression hopes stalled in recent times. Ormond was left frustrated when his huge date with Kevin Mitchell was called off last week, a fight he had hoped was going to lift his status into the world arena after ten reasonably comfortable wins to date. But the Frank Warren-promoted 28-year-old was forced back to the drawing board after his battle against the British star – a victor against Breidis Prescott and John Murray – was pulled from under him due to his opponent’s injury putting him out for six months. Having held the WBO Intercontinental lightweight belt on a full and interim basis in the past, Mitchell was seen as a big step up in class and weight for Ormond. And trainer Pascal Collins told irishboxing.com during the week that it is a

source of frustration that the fight has been put on hold with alternatives now being sought. “Stephen was set to fight Kevin Mitchell in November but Mitchell can’t fight for six months, so that had to be called off. It was a massive fight for Stephen but one we believed he could win,” he said. “The fight was about to be officially announced but it isn’t going to happen now. We were in training for the last few weeks for that fight. “I watched Mitchell versus Murray and I saw things Stephen could exploit. We wanted that fight and I know Stephen would have beaten him. We even accepted the fight for very little money just to get Stephen in the ring with Kevin. Stephen is fighting at superfeather and was moving to lightweight that is how confident he was.” There was, however, a suggestion that Frank Watten could have a good replacement in the pipeline for the Clondalkin man which he hopes to announce in the coming weeks. For cruiserweight Tims – another

Ian Tims, along with fellow local boxer Stephen Ormond, is hoping to get a fight soon to help continue his progression following an unbeaten start to his career

unbeaten fighter from Clondalkin – it looks likely he will make his first appearance outside Ireland in December as part of a Pascal Collins show in London which will also include Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and possibly Ormond. The Tank has struggled to find cruiserweight opposition in Ireland with Dar-

ren Corbett out of action and so he has sought alternative options, laying down the gauntlet to the likes of Bobby Gunn, the bare-knuckle world champion who is currently preparing to fight James Quinn McDonagh in the USA. A win in England could set up that tie, should the opponent be right.


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