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Love is ALL around: One lad donates savings to the needy as another gets his lost Mojo back

 SYLVIA POWNALL A SEVEN-YEAR- OLD Clondalkin schoolboy spread some festive cheer by spendting all his savings on food for the homeless.

Jack O’Sullivan left charity

workers speechless when he arrived at their nightly stand with €80 worth of dried and tinned goods.

He was prompted to raid his piggy bank after teachers at his school, St Joseph’s NS, gave a talk on homelessness.

Meanwhile, a kind turn by a homeless couple brought something close to a Christmas miracle for an autistic 10-year-old boy.

Sean Matthews from Tallaght was reunited with his pet Chihuahua, Mojo,

who had been missing for a month.

The couple took care of the puppy – and returned him at the weekend when they discovered he was Sean’s little companion.

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CHARITY | JACK RAIDED HIS PIGGY BANKS TO HELP THE HOMELESS

Heart of gold  SYLVIA POWNALL A BIG-HEARTED schoolboy has raided his piggy bank to bring some Christmas cheer to the homeless.

Jack O’Sullivan, 7, spent €80 of his savings on food for those in need - and handed over the haul to Clondalkin Helping Homeless last week.

His proud mam Sarah told The Gazette: “It was all his idea God love him. If he saw a relative during the year they would give him a fiver so he saved it all up in a jar along with most of his pocket money.”

Jack, a pupil at St Joseph’s NS in

Clondalkin village, was prompted to act after a talk on homelessness in school.

Sarah revealed: “He had €100 saved up so he took out €80 and kept €20 for himself. He bought biscuits, crisps, tea bags, rice, spaghetti, all tinned goods and dried goods.

“W hen we go into t ow n h e s e e s t h e m (homeless) and he doesn’t understand. He asks me why do they have no food and why do they have no home.

“The teacher was talking about it in school and it was obviously on his mind.”

This is not the first act of philanthropy from Jack, who lives at Castle

Grange with mum Sarah, dad John Paul and his new baby brother Charlie, who arrived just six weeks ago.

At a recent visit to an event in the RDS he adopted a donkey and he gets monthly updates to let him know how his little pal is doing.

Sarah said: “He was not even aware of what a great thing he did when he spent his money on food for others. He’s very kind-hearted and doesn’t see any big deal in it.”

Now the family is looking forward to celebrating its first festive season as a foursome.

Sarah said: “Jack is not put out at all by the new arrival. This is his first

Jack O’Sullivan with his generous donations

Christmas with his little brother. He’s delighted.”

Cllr Francis Timmons, who set up Clondalkin Helping Homeless, paid tribute to Jack for his kindness – and urged others to do the same.

The charity, which sets

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up a table outside Molloy’s off licence each night at around 8pm, is appealing for food and gifts for its Christmas hampers.

M e a nw h i l e a p r o test rally will be held at South Dublin County Council’s offices from 12 noon this Saturday to mark the beginning of the Clondalkin/Lucan Housing Action Network.

Cllr Timmons said: “This is a chance to demonstrate solidarity with our homeless and those in need of housing. Long term we want to look at campaigning for emergency accommodation, housing, and an end to Direct Provision.”

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Clondalkin Men’s Shed in search for a permanent home

IT’S a case of plenty of room at the inn but nowhere to locate it for Clondalkin Men’s Shed this Christmas.

The national Men’s Shed Association have offered them a 40ftx12ft container as a permanent home – but they don’t have a site on which to put it.

Now the council is set to approach the Global Garden Group in Corkagh Park on the Shed’s behalf.

Clondalkin Men’s Shed has volunteered to make 19 buddy benches for local primary schools.

Dominic’s Community Centre blushes with pride of place TALLAGHT Cllr Charlie O’Connor has congratulated Dominic’s Community Centre, Avonbeg Gardens, on its success in the All Ireland Pride of Place 2016 Awards.

Cllr O’Connor said: “This centre caters for the inter-generational needs of the area with a strong emphasis on pre-school and after schools programmes and a wide range of activities for its active age groups.

“These include the knitting and crochet group, computer classes, photography, men’s choir, table quizzes, to mention just a few.

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| DUBS SENIORS BRING THE MIGHTY TROPHY TO CENTRE

Nicola Ryan, Jayden Murphy, Dean Rock, Denise and Aaron Rooney with Sam

Lennon Ryan. Pictures: Stephen Fleming Photography

Big Sam is quite a hit

Boys and girls from the senior school waiting with eager anticipation for Sam

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Dean Rock and Carl Quinn

HE Lucan Centre was the place to be yesterday when Sam Maguire dropped in with his pals from the Senior Dublin Football team, the All Ireland Champions. As the pictures show, everybody had an absolute ball as the players worked the room, but the real star of the show were the kids ... oh, and Sam of course!

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Yasmin Johnston and Dean Rock

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Keep waste to a minimum IN the run up to Christmas South Dublin County Council is taking an opportunity to give you some helpful hints on how to have an enjoyable Christmas but still prevent waste.

1. Serve food in bowls rather that dishing up on plates. This way the leftovers can be easily used.

2. Keep children’s portion sizes appropriate, for additional information on this look at the HSE publication “what is a serving side” on www.safefood.eu.

3. Go against tradition! If there is something on the Christmas menu that nobody really likes or more probable that no one has room for, why not leave it out this year.

4. Pay particular attention when planning parties or dinners for guests. Try to limit the amount of quickly perishable foods served on the night to what you know will be used.

MIRACLE | AUTISTIC BOY’S LOST PUP RETURNED

Sean gets his Mojo back just in time for Christmas  SYLVIA POWNALL THE family of an autistic boy whose dog went missing four weeks ago are celebrating a Christmas miracle after the beloved pooch’s safe return.

Sean Matthews, 10, from Tallaght had cried himself to sleep each night since his pet Chihuahua Mojo ran off on November 4.

But his prayers were answered by a homeless couple who had taken the puppy in and cared for him – and handed him back as soon as they realised he was Sean’s.

Now his delighted mum Tara Matthews has launched a gofundme page for them in a bid to raise some money to help them through the harsh winter months.

She said: “They were homeless, living in a tent, and looked after Mojo so well. They fed him and

Sean and Mojo reunited

loved him. The lady cried with me and held my hand and asked to see a picture of Sean.

“She even called me back and handed me a bag of dog treats and food. My heart leapt. I just want to restore their

faith in humanity by helping them as much as possible.”

A huge social media campaign was launched after Mojo escaped from the house and ran off.

He was spotted with two young boys at the Luas

stop and it’s understood they later sold him to the unsuspecting homeless couple.

Tara kick-started the fundraising campaign with a €100 donation and already hundreds more euros have been added.

She revealed: “Sean wants to give them a thank you letter and give them a framed picture of Mojo and he wants to shake their hand.

“We are so grateful to them both for taking care of Mojo. I’d love more than anything for them to have the Christmas they deserve after what they did for us.”

Meanwhile Sean is beside himself to have his little puppy pal – who he got for his tenth birthday – home safe in time for Christmas.

If you would like to donate please visit www. gofundme.com/rewardfor-homeless-couple

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Clubhouse hits the right pitch for new facility A NEW pitch and clubhouse for Knockmitten Utd has moved a step closer after negotiations to have the land transferred to the council were finalised.

The site has now been surveyed and a preliminary design is being prepared for public consultation.

South Dublin County Council plans to invite representatives of the club to a meeting to draw up an agreement between Knockmitten Utd and SDCC and to iron out funding details.

The news has been welcomed by Fine Gael Cllr Kenneth Egan who has campaigned for the land to be made available.

Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) also gave it the thumbs up. He said: “I am delighted that after so long Knockmitten Utd will finally be able to progress development.

“This will be a huge asset and I am glad that we are much nearer a solution.”

Clondalkin Man is charged with murder and arson A MAN in his 20s appeared before Tallaght Court on Friday charged with the murder of Alan O’Neill, 35, in Tallaght last year.

Warren Nolan, of Rowlagh Park, Clondalkin, is charged with the murder of Mr O’Neill at Kiltalown Road on May 27, 2015.

He is also charged with setting fire to a car at Belfry Square, Citywest on the same date.

Detective Garda Conor Harrison told Judge Patricia McNamara that he arrested Nolan before the court.

He said Nolan made no reply to the murder charge and replied “no comment” to the second charge of arson.

Judge McNamara granted Nolan legal aid. She remanded Nolan in custody to Cloverhill District Court on December 9.

New device makes access all areas possible in pool The crew of ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’

Succeeding in business is a hit!

Harolds Cross Tallaght Musical Society whose current home is in the Civic Theatre in Tallaght staged a magnifcent adaptation of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” recently. Following on from last years success with their production of “Urinetown” winning four AIMS awards for Best Overall Show, Best Director, Best Comedian and Best Ensemble years show.

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Julie Donnelly

A NEW device that assists those who have difficulty entering swimming pools has been installed at Stewarts Sports Centre, Palmerstown – the first of its kind in Ireland.

Pool Pod is a pool lift that provides dignified independent access to swimming pools. It is designed for any swimmer who finds using a pool ladder inappropriate and is set to revolutionise the swimming experience for many wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

Daniel Fagan of Stewarts Sports Centre said: “Swimmers can choose to use the pool pod with the custom designed submersible wheelchair or can alternatively remain standing while they descend to a comfortable depth.

“The Pool Pod also has a higher dependable chair available for users who require additional head and back support. This chair called Aqua tilt is the first adjustable, tilting, submersible wheelchair developed as an addition to the Pool Pod. It can be operated by pool staff as well as Stewarts Sports Centre staff.”

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Out and About

Richard and Matie McCabe with Des Kelly

Festive family fun and a charity cycle It’s a sea of festive red as all the Santas prepare to set off along the route. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Supporting their dads, David Murphy (8) and Preston Murray (7)

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HERE was a huge turn out for this year’s Laurels Charity Crew Santa Cycle to raise much needed funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The atmosphere was dynamite, with flashing fairy lights, red noses and santas galore. To date, they’ve raised over €600,000 for CMRF by staging charity cycles from Galway to Dublin, 10k fun runs and – now in its second year, the Santa Cycle from the Phoenix Park to Clondalkin village via the city centre, passing by Crumlin Children’s Hospital on the way. Also pictured (on Page 7), Liffey Valley hosted their annual free Christmas Family Fun Day. It was even bigger and better this year with lots of great activities to get involved in for everyone of all ages.

Georgina Moore, John Moran, Elisabeth Harling and Lisa Cullen

It’s a battle of the fittest as they pedal towards the finishing line

Santa meets a snowman

Gerry, Pauline and Ryan McCarthy

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COURTS | VICTIM LEFT WITH PERMANENT SCAR AFTER BEING STRUCK ON HEAD

Row over prayer etiquette at mosque led to a knife attack A MAN who attacked a fellow Muslim with a carpet knife in a dispute over prayer etiquette said he lost his temper because he was fasting for Ramadan.

Shoaib Hamid, 44, of Castlegate Grange, Adamstown said he was extremely remorseful, had since apologised to his Imam, and now attends a different mosque.

Hamid pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to his victim on June 19, 2015 outside the mosque in Fonthill Retail Park.

He said he may have lost his temper because he was fasting for Ramadan.

Garda Theo Barber told the court that an elderly man had entered the mosque and had

walked in front of someone who was praying. The court heard it was considered a serious breach of etiquette to walk in front of someone during prayer.

Hamid had seen this and started berating the older man. Another man then intervened and told Hamid not to be so disrespectful. There was a brief argument before the Imam told them to stop.

A short time later Hamid tapped the same man on the shoulder and told him to mind his own business. He told the man to come outside with him and threatened to break his hand.

The man went to follow Hamid outside but he was stopped by others who told him not to get involved.

However, when he left 15 minutes later, he found Hamid waiting for him.

Hamid asked him what his problem was before punching him in the head. The victim then felt something sharp hitting him on the back of his head.

He realised he was bleeding and that Hamid had hit him with a carpet knife.

Gardai arrived and arrested Hamid. The victim was treated for several cuts and was left with a permanent scar.

Defence counsel Pieter Le Vert said his client suggested that he may have been extra irritable because he was fasting, though this was not offered as an excuse.

Counsel said Hamid is originally from Pakistan but

left 16 years ago because of political instability.

He said that since coming to Ireland he had been the subject of two severe assaults which had “a racial tinge” to them. One attack left him requiring a plate in his head.

Judge Melanie Greally imposed a two-and-a-half year sentence which she suspended in full.

GATE THIEF IN A separate case before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a man who was caught by gardai loading “priceless” historic gates into the back of a van will be sentenced early next year.

Charles Farrell, 44, of Bancroft Close, Tallaght will also be sentenced for dangerously

driving a stolen car through Tallaght in the early hours of the morning two months later while he was on bail.

Garda Peter Finnan had pursued the car driven by Farrell after becoming suspicious when he spotted him wearing a hat and gloves in mild weather.

Farrell pleaded guilty to the theft of two gates at Convent Cottage, Firhouse Road on April 4, 2015. He also pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a car and dangerous driving in Tallaght on June 25, 2015. Farrell has six previous convictions.

Two co-accused, James Spellman Junior, 40, of Kilmartin Drive, Tallaght, and Trevor Matthews, 41, of Glenshane Crescent, also in Tallaght, both received two

year suspended sentences in January for their roles in stealing the gates.

Gda Finnan and his colleague spotted Farrell and two others carrying a large iron gate towards a van at 9.30am. The premises was a listed building dating back to 1710.

The owner told gardai, who found a pickaxe, screwdrivers and a wire cutter nearby, that the gates were “priceless”.

The court heard Farrell had a “significant” drug problem. He had been in custody since February and a favourable report from the prison was handed into court.

Judge Melanie Greally adjourned Farrell’s case until February 14, 2017 for a probation report.

GazetteGALLERY | COLAISTE BRIDE STUDENTS ATTEND A CAREERS EVENT

Focus on the future THERE was great energy and enthusiasm around Colaiste

Bride recently as they held a special careers event. Stalls included many of the colleges and people from different professions to give an insight into what their work involves.

All the students found it really informative and a great help in focusing them on their possible future careers.

With so many options these days, it can be of great Laura Russell and Paige Comerford

benefit to have an event of this kind.

Leah Doyle, Sophie Kelly, Niamh Coughlan, Shannon Verdon Byrne and May McCarthy

Jailimey Vuong and Rachel McLoughlin with Tatenda Mudehwe from the Engineering Dept at IT Tallaght. Pictures: Pearl Phelan

Garda JJ Walsh chats to some pupils

The main hall was a hive of activity

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| A MOVIE FULL OF MAGIC AND INTRIGUING IMAGINATION

Brighdin Colper and Catherine Cullen

Lara McDermott

Ace magician Paul Redmond sets the night on fire. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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HERE was a fantastic atmosphere at the recent Irish premiere of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, which was officially unveiled at Dublin’s Savoy Theatre. A host of stars lined out for the latest (sort of) installment from the much-loved Harry Potter series, with well-known faces showing up to see it first. Even Harry Potter star Devon Murray attended the red-carpet premiere, looking dapper in a grey suit. There was a great range of different age groups present and all seemed to enjoy the movie.

Kate Hughes, Emma Gray and Lisa Corr

Triona McCarthy

Devon Murray and Jenny Moore

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DUBLINBUSINESS OPINION | 2017 COULD SEE INITIATIVES START TO HELP DUBLINERS

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Simon Hamilton with Tony McAleenan, finance firector of RMS Group Services

Boost for Dublin as Belfast cash management firm is set to deliver 20 jobs here A BELFAST firm is to create 20 jobs in Dublin.

RMS Group Services is creating 300 new jobs over the next five years – 20 of which will be based in Dublin.

RMS is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent providers of bespoke cash management.

Established in 2005, its services include cash and

valuables in transit, cash processing, coin and note supply, foreign exchange and ATM services.

Tony McAleenan, finance director, said: “We’ve grown the business steadily over the past 11 years, solidifying our position in Northern Ireland whilst breaking into new markets, particularly Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.”

LASTThursday morning the Mansion House was taken over by students of UCD’s Marketing Smurfit Business School for the bi-annual UCD Business Breakfast, sponsored by Electric Ireland.

Students of the Smurfit Marketing Development Practice Masters course were joined by thought leaders in health and wellness within Irish business.

The theme of the breakfast was, T he Impact of Health and Wellness on Irish Business.

The panel consisted of Niall McGrath, cofounder of Fulfill Nutrition; Dave and Steve Fly nn, founders of Happy Pear; and Aideen

O’Colmain, Corporate Wellness Director at Fitbit.

The theme was discussed from the perspective of their own businesses while also addressing health trends surrounding local and global business in 2017.

Speaking at the event, Steve Flynn discussed the difficulties of starting a health movement and business alike: “It was difficult to start a revolution – we opened a juice bar to get young people involved, and then saw them in the chipper that night.

“It’s all about your perspective and perseverance. They say it takes 10 years to become an overnight success – for us, it took 13.”

With construction cranes popping up again all across the city, Dublin’s housing needs – and the related costs of same, whether for renters or buyers alike – dominate thoughts. Next year could see the city’s need for a more accessible market begin to be achieved, writes Michael Russell.

Taking some steps to tame Bi-annual UCD breakfast Dublin’s property market focuses on health, wellness THE old chestnut of demand exceeding supply is still the hot topic in Dublin this year as we saw activity in the housing market increase steadily.

As a result, prices have increased in the capital by over 6% while doubledigit growth was recorded in the country.

T here is hope for 2017 that initiatives will improve matters, such as: • Help to buy scheme • Central Bank’s modification on the banks’ lending rules • The Government’s Action Plan for housing and homelessness • NAMA’s phased releasing of sites to developers for construction The Help to Buy scheme

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The fast-tracking of to borrow 90% (based on to improve all areas in the income rules) of the pur- property sector, such as planning permission for chase price on any prop- rental, construction and large developments is one erty, removing the cap social housing. measure that should assist originally introduced in It recognises the need in helping demand catch 2015. to tackle all sectors of the up with supply in 2017, but However, we would property market to enable we have a long way to go have been considerably ongoing improvements as our population continues to increase each year. happier if the Government overall.

‘In Dublin, the rental market has become a huge topic as rents soar while landlords exit the market as the incentives to stay diminish’

All the elements for a thriving property market are in place as the economy continues to grow with high employment and consumer confidence increasing.

Hopefully, the banks who are becoming more competitive can start to lend more and help to match the needs of Dublin property buyers.

 MICHAEL RUSSELL Director, Full Circle Financial Services Limited E: Michael@fcfinancial.ie www.fcfinancial.ie

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TRIGGER IS AIMING TO FIND HIS NEW HOME

OUR Dog of the Week looking for his #SpecialSomeone* is Trigger, a tri-pawed three-year-old male Collie cross.

He loves an active life and doesn’t let the fact he only has three legs stop him from living life to the max. Being a typical clever Collie, he always enjoys new challenges, loves the company of other dogs, and would make a great addition to a family who already have a dog.

He is a sweet and loving, active doggie seeking an active family.

Finding a wonderful new home and starting life over again is so important to Trigger, and to us.

If you can be Trigger’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.

MUSIC: SOUL’S RISING STAR TALKS TO THE GAZETTE ABOUT NEW ALBUM NON-FICTION WIN: A signed copy of Brian Deady’s new album Non-Fiction AND a pair of tickets to see him play at the New Year’s Festival in St Stephen’s Green

Deady does it the hard way  MIRIAM DOONA

BRIAN Deady is looking to top off a fantastic year by helping Dubliners ring in the new one on December the 31st.

The up-and-coming soul man, who was recently snapped up by Decca Records, has been making the music industry sit up and take notice with the re-release of his second album, Non-Fiction, last month.

And in three weeks he’ll rub shoulders with Walking On Cars, The Blizzards and Little Hours for a massive live show from the iconic setting of St Stephen’s Green for this year’s 3Countdown Concert.

The talented song-writer took time out to describe the whirlwind last few months to The Gazette, during which he revealed the inspiration for his unique brand of R&B, one of whom is esteemed US record producer Nile Rodgers.

Rodgers, co-founder of disco legends Chic, has collaborated with everyone

from Lady GaGa, David Bowie, Madonna and Pharrell Williams, so for a lad from West Cork to work with such an influential giant of the industry was a dream.

Brian told The Gazette: “Meeting Nile Rogers was great, it was that extra push when you needed it. He is just sound, he has gone past trying to be cool... he’s genuine, he has no agenda to impress.

“The last few months have been so busy and getting caught up with so many different things and so many choices; which manager to choose, which label.

“So, I have gone through that phase and every now and again, I have to say... ‘Hang on, this is really good…enjoy this’.”

On his dream collaborations, he said: “I’ve only recently been introduced to co-writing. I’ve always wanted to work with someone like Pharrell – I think we have similar influences. It’s cool to see how other people work. I was invited to a songwriter retreat where you’re random-

ly put in a room with two or three other people with a guitar and you write a song.

“The talent there was incredible. Nik Kershaw was there, some of the lads from Deacon Blue, some of the lads from Squeeze, Dave Stewart was there too.”

Non-Fiction has been described as both soulful and substantial, but Brian summed up the album with a very different adjective – sparse.

“It is a revealing album. To get the material, I had to work through my own personal stuff and then the songs became boats, guiding me through it. So it was an interesting period but not an easy one.”

He added: “The tone, in a word, I’d say bare. I wanted it to be a lyrical album and that was the overall plan from the start, to be a lyrical album… to be sparse, without it being too sparse.”

Some words of advice for aspiring singer-songwriters?

“Just stick with it,” he says. “It’s about weathering the storms – it sounds a little cliché but sometimes you have to suffer a bit to be fuelled by that drive of wanting to do it.”

WE have a pair of TICKETS to the 3Countdown Concert at St Stephen’s Green on New Year’s Eve AND a SIGNED copy of Non-Fiction to give away to one lucky reader. See our 12 Days of Christmas competition, which s t a r t s t o d a y, to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize.

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Here come ze Germans which means FUNDERLAND is back!

Visitors to the Santa Experience will be accompanied by elves, reindeer, penguins and polar bears before enjoying an individual meeting with Santa

SANTA EXPERIENCE BACK FOR LOVELY FESTIVE EVENT THE SANTA Experience is back in Dublin and it’s a truly lovely festive family event.

Taking place in Dunnes Stores in the Ilac Centre, visitors will be accompanied by elves, reindeer, penguins and polar bears, and before enjoying an individual meeting with Santa Claus himself.

Each visit includes full engagement with Santa and his elves, as well as every child receiving a gift.

There is also a professional photographer on site to capture the magical moment with Santa for every family.

The Santa Experience supports Temple St Dublin and Mercy Street Cork children’s hospitals, who they also visit each year with Santa and his elves.

Admission is just €10 per child and €3 per adult. Book online at santaexperience.ie.

Dublin beauty Sarah Morrissey sits on the Funderland carousel, which like the Rally Ride (top right) remains a firm favourite for children of all sizes, while the Frisbee (below right) will have the bigger kids and the parents on the edge of their seats...

BEST OF IRISH CREATIVITY COMING TO THE RDS SHOWCASE, Ireland’s international creative expo will take place in the RDS in the new year, showcasing the works of 450 Irish designers to an international market of buyers.

Taking place from January 22 to 25, in the New Year, the trade fair, which was founded by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland 41 years ago, is an international launch pad for the 450 Irish designers, manufacturers and craftspeople who unveil their new season collections across fashion, jewellery, home and giftware.

A particular emphasis is placed on new products to market, providing Irish retailers with opportunities to discover and stock up on the latest design-led products, many of which are unique to the show.

Visit showcaseireland.com for more information.

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Alongside the indoor and outdoor attractions at Winter Funderland, iSkate – at 600 square metres – is Ireland’s largest outdoor ice rink.

The outdoor rink, introduced in 2015 proved hugely popular and returns for this year’s event With spectacular lighting, iSkate creates a winter wonderland atmosphere outside the Simmonscourt Pavillion.

For many patrons an hour on the ice rink along with the thrills of the fairground provides a perfect family day out.

With a Pay-As-You-Go per ride option, or the choice of P.O.P. (Pay- One-Price) wristbands allowing hours of unlimited fun, including the family wristband option, Winter Funderland is a wonderful family day out this Christmas in Dublin. To be in with a chance to WIN a Family Pass to the grand opening of Winter Funderland on Thursday, December 15, see our 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS competition which kicks off today. These exclusive passes will admit 2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children, and all attractions and rides on the day are FREE of charge. See Page 24 for more details.

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DECEMBER sees the return to Winter Funderland of top thrill rides from the continent.

This year the star attraction is sure to be “Around the World,” a swing ride from Germany which at 60 metres stands almost twice the height of the traditional Funderland Ferris Wheel.

With spectacular lighting, the “Around the World” ride is sure to be a big hit at this year’s show.

The “Eclipse,” and “Discovery” are top thrill rides from the Continent, while the much loved “Power Wave” makes a welcome return visit from Holland to Dublin.

The sensational “Speed Loop” Rollercoaster, which was introduced to the RDS b a c k i n 2 014 , i s a t h r i l l seekers favourite and will be joined by the “Take Off”, “Ice Jet” and “Waltzer” to name just a few.

With lots of Kiddie Rides and family attractions where parents can accompany children, Winter Funderland will present a huge array of attractions for all ages.

For those who prefer to remain on “terra firma,” lots of games of skill and chance present the chance to win some of Winter Funderland’s famous giant teddies and soft toys.

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International Wella Platinum Colour award winner Darren Lacken and his model, Jennifer

Colourist’s top award is worth crowing about  EMMA NOLAN

A DUBLIN hairdresser has won the hugely coveted Platinum prize at Wella’s 2016 International TrendVision Award in Barcelona.

Darren Lacken, of Crow Street Collective in Temple Bar, was awarded the top prize of the night and crowned Platinum Colour Award Winner.

Darren’s look interpreted the A/W trend, Bronde Luxe, and his beautiful model, Jennifer, captivat-ed the eye of the judges.

He showcased the quality of hairdressing in Ireland to be amongst the best in the world, leading the way with exceptional colour creativity and flair.

Speaking about his win, Darren said: “It is

a huge honour for me as the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award is widely respected so I am thrilled to have won the Platinum prize.

“There was strong competition from amazing hairdressers across the world, so it’s a fantastic achievement and I’m really delighted to be part of it.”

Lead judge Josh Wood praised the Platinum winner, saying: “Every year, I’m totally amazed by the quality, but this year all these people are winners.

“Darren showcased an incredible use of the Wella colour portfolio and an understanding of strong technique. All of that technical knowledge was blended into something that I thought was really beautiful.”

Arnotts’ excitement at Charlotte Tillbury lines MAKE-UP lovers rejoice – Charlotte Tillbury has arrived at Arnotts. Known for some cult products, Charlotte is now bringing her make-up revolution to Arnotts. She said: “Dublin is a make-up mecca and the women here really understand the power of make-up, so it’s incredibly exciting for me to launch my first Arnott’s counter.”

Donald McDonald, managing director of Arnotts, said: “We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Tilbury into the beauty hall at Arnotts.

Charlotte has been at the forefront of the makeup industry for over 20 years and we are looking forward to having such an exciting brand join our beauty offer.

“Our ambition at Arnotts is to continue to deliver exceptional service and quality products, and to cre-ate new and exciting experiences for existing and new customers.”

Tabea Weyrauch and Yomiko Chen wearing looks from Irish designers, Jill De Burca, Helen Steele and Manley

SITE SET ON SHOWCASING IRISH DESIGNERS  EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

THE Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) has launched DesignIreland.ie – a new web platform dedicated to showcasing the work of Ireland’s leading designers and craftspeople.

The site aims to provide consumers the world over with inspiration, images and stories about

talented Irish designers and their work.

Visitors can browse Irish products across three categories – Home & Gift, Fashion & Accessories and Jewellery – and then link directly to purchase from maker websites or approved stockists such as Arnotts, the Kilkenny Group, Brown Thomas, Irish Design Shop, Makers & Brothers and Stonechat, as well as interna-

tional retailers including Heal’s, The New Craftsmen and Wolf & Badger in the UK, The Citizenry in the US, and Stor in Tokyo.

Karen Hennessy, chief executive of DCCoI, said: “This new site forms part of DCCoI’s strategic goal to increase awareness of Irish design and craft at home and abroad, capitalising on the growing international reputation of the sector in recent years.

“Design Ireland has been developed as a premium brand to celebrate and champion the wonderful contemporary work being produced all over the island of Ireland.

“We hope consumers will be inspired to seek out and purchase unique Irish-designed and made work throughout the year, but particularly over the coming weeks as they shop for gifts this Christmas.”

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STYLE Red sequins dress with choker €89.90

Champagne sequin dress €89.90

Black & Pink Floral sequins dress €69.90

Red knee-length lace dress €59.90

Julian Boutique is a hidden treasure JULIAN BOUTIQUE, Cookstown, is a new, stylish boutique with dresses for all occasions, offering truly unexpected elegance and beauty in the midst of an industrial estate.

Since opening in May, the boutique has been fulfilling a lifelong dream for its owners, Donna Mills and Oonagh Doyle, while manager Aislin Maxwell is bringing her industry experience from working with top suppliers in London and Paris to bear on the business.

Aislin’s fashion experience applies across the board, with the boutique’s superb range covering a full range of party, debs,

bridesmaids and cocktail dresses, and catering for sizes from 6 to 26.

Julian Boutique offers a warm ambiance to all, with both the courteous staff and the boutique’s layout impressing. There’s an air of a grande ballroom about the premises, with the spacious fitting rooms offering comfort that’s just a dress away.

Located just five minutes off the M50 (Tallaght), Julian Boutique is a must-see for anyone wanting to find their perfect dress. Located at Unit A13, Second Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, the boutique can be contacted at 01 451 3950.

Peach lace knee-length dress €59.90

Deep teal long dress €149.90

Rose gold and black bodysuit €44.90

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Major car companies have combined their efforts to create a more effective electric car charging network of stations across Europe for faster and more efficient charging

Electric car charging network to get a boost BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered electric car charging network in Europe. The car companies intend to make substantial investments to create the network, underscoring each company’s belief in the future of electric mobility.

The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of electric charging stations across Europe in order to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. Their combined belief is that this will be an important step towards facilitating massmarket electric vehicle adoption.

The projected ultra-fast high-powered charging network with power levels up to 350kW will be significantly faster than the most powerful charging system deployed today. The build-up is planned to start in 2017. An initial target of about 400 sites in Europe is planned.

By 2020 the customers should have access to thousands of high-powered charging points. The goal is to enable long-distance travel through opennetwork charging stations along highways and major thoroughfares, which has not been feasible for most electric car drivers to date. The charging

Crossing over comfortably with Peugeot’s 2008

During 2016 Peugeot started a more serious foray into the crossover market.

Here, MICHAEL MORONEY reports on his test drive of the new 2008 which has started a trend – and you can expect to see more in terms of SUV dynamics from Peugeot in 2017.

THE crossover is the new motoring term to describe a car that can be as comfortable and agile on the road as it is in moderate off-road conditions. Car companies are selling the concept as one that fits with people’s active outdoor lifestyles and isn’t being outdoor, healthy and active something that we all aspire to.

The fact that Peugeot does off-road is surprising for many car buyers and up until I took the new Peugeot 2008 it was a claim that I was also a little sceptical about.

This compact estate car is not a heavy-duty offroad vehicle although it is surprising how effec-

tive it can be in muddy North Dublin stubble fields. Peugeot has developed what is called a Grip Control system to allow their cars to have enough extra traction on the front wheels to cope with difficult driving conditions.

Take a car to the Ploughing and you will test those conditions.

North county Dublin is the home of potato growing and I took the car across some potato fields and into some greening stubbles to check its offroad credentials. I was well impressed with the small car’s ability to travel across ground, coping with ruts and soft spots

that would be suspect for a normal car.

T his small crosso ver SUV comes with unique ability to make it a worthwhile car option for those who want to explore beyond the tarmac. It’s compact and tidy on the road, gives good confidence to tackle the muddy road conditions and modest field ruts with some degree of surety.

The 2008 is one of Peugeot’s best sellers. I’ve driven both the thrifty 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version and the diesel version powered by a 1.6 litre HDi engine. Engine the performance is good across both models, with

experience is expected to evolve to be as convenient as refuelling at conventional petrol and diesel stations.

PSA has pick-up plans for 2018 IT seems that almost every car maker has plans to offer a 4x4 pick-up as the market keeps growing for these versatile vehicle, especially in developing countries. The French PSA Group with owns the Citroen and Peugeot brands has announced that it plans to start building a pick-up in mid-2018 in North Africa to meet demand in the Tunisian market. PSA said the factory will build 1,200 Peugeot branded vehicles annually.

It is believed that PSA may use the Toyota Hilux pick-up for its model in a similar way that Nissan, Renault and soon Mercedes Benz are sharing pick-up technology. Toyota and PSA already co-operate to build vans.

The new Peugeot 2008 GT is powered by an impressive 110bhp three-cylinder 1.2 litre petrol engine that’s powerful and very smooth to drive

Peugeot 2008 SUV 1.2 PureTech

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine 1.2 litre Engine power 110hp 0 – 100km/hr 10.3 seconds Economy 20.8km/litre (4.8l/100km or 59mpg) Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litres CO2 emissions 110g/km Road Tax Band C €190 Main Service 20,000km/12 months Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2013) Warranty 5 years Entry Price €19,400

Peugeot has a new i-Cockpit dash design that’s both modern and function without dashboard clutter.

the diesel version being modestly more economical while the petrol powered car is lively and only modestly more expensive to run.

For me the 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version has so much to offer both in terms of keener pricing and a great driving feel.

The slightly more expensive diesel version has better torque and that can be called upon of the going gets sticky.

The top of the range diesel version is rated at 120bhp versus 110bhp for the 1.2 petrol, and it comes with significantly more torque. Despite that its towing rating is not much better. There is a significant up to 30% advantage in terms of

fuel economy when you take the diesel option. So while the petrol version that I drove is a very lively and smooth car to drive with its award-winning engine, the diesel version makes more sense in terms of running costs, even if it is priced a little higher.

Peugeot has a new GT line for the 2008, adding a higher level of style and fittings and giving the car a stronger more off-road look. The test car was fitted with a six-speed automatic gearbox that was easy to use and worked well with the Grip Control system when called into duty.

The 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version takes the form of an award winning

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Audi A5 and Q2 receive Euro NCAP five star safety awards

The upgraded Peugeot 2008 with GT styling has impressive off-road ability using the Peugeot Grip Control system. The entry price for the 2008 is €19,400 and if you want the GT pack you need to go to €24,800.

THE new Audi A5 and Q2 have each been awarded top grades in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) test. The cars scored highly in the both the adult and child safety ratings, as well as for pedestrian protection and other safety systems.

Emergency braking systems were introduced to the evaluation procedure in 2016. As standard, the Audi Q2 is equipped with an emergency braking assistant as part of Audi pre sense front. The system looks out for other vehicles or pedestrians in the path of the vehicle and if a collision is eminent, it warns the driver and if necessary initiates automatic emergency braking.

The new Audi A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback models were also awarded the top grade of five stars. Both models offer high levels of safety for adults and children, as well as good pedestrian protection.

The standard Audi pre-sense city helps the A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback to avoid accidents. At

three-cylinder engine.

These engines are rarely as smooth in terms of acceleration as this Peugeot engine is and the three-cylinder feel is normally very noticeable from behind the wheel.

This is the best three-cylinder petrol engine that I have driven and it adds to the driving enjoyment of the car when it’s matched with the automatic gearbox.

Petrol running costs can be more significant than diesel ones, especially for the higher use driver. The GT version test car that I drove delivered an impressive fuel economy rating of 20.8km/litre (4.8l/100km or 59mpg) over a 1,100km lengthy driving experi-

ence. The CO2 emission level is low at 110g/km (road tax €190) for the automatic petrol version, just €10/year more expensive than the diesel model.

The use of the Grip Control system in the fields probably added to my fuel usage. The system is controlled by a dial located on the centre console. It allows you to choose from five driving modes. These are standard ESP, Snow Mode, Mud Mode, Sand Mode and ESP off mode.

Most of my driving was in standard mode and I switched on the move to Mud Mode once I crossed into field conditions. There was no clunk of a gear, just a new image

on the dash to tell me that I was in Mud Mode and confidence to tackle the soft field conditions.

The system doesn’t add to the car’s towing ability, it is designed more to boost traction in poor ground conditions. Peugeot claims that it uses electronic components rather than mechanical systems that are already installed in the car. The Goodyear 205/50R17 Vector 4Seasons tyres added no extra weight so there is no excessive fuel consumption, unlike a traditional 4x4’s.

The GT version of the 2008 is also more attractive to look at but more expensive to buy than the base model. The addi-

tional GT features make it look more like an SUV taking away any notion of a softer car look.

The dash design is new with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit design and that included sat-nav on the test car. There is the option to plug in your phone and run Google Maps through the system that operates by touch control and very easy to get a handle on.

The steering wheel is small and sporty in design, with a good level of control. There is good seat and wheel adjustment but you need to get it right in order to see all of the dials clearly.

This crossover is considered compact so don’t expect a big car feel to the

2008 even its ambitious in its off-road ability. The front driver space is good while the seat base may be a bit on the short side for larger adults.

Seat adjustment is good and the rear seats fold easily to give more load space. The boot opens high for clearance and there’s a proper space wheel included.

The entry price for the face-lifted Peugeot 2008 is €19,400 for the base 1.2 litre petrol engine model, while the test car with its GT badging and automatic gearbox pushed that price to €24,835.

The diesel GT version, while not available with the automatic gearbox is marginally more expensive.

speeds of up to 85 km/h, the system scans the road for other vehicles and pedestrians using a windshield-mounted front camera with a range of over 100 metres. If it detects an impending collision, the driver receives a series of warnings, and if necessary the car initiates maximum braking. At speeds up to 40 km/h, Audi claims that accidents can be avoided completely within the system limits. At higher speeds (up to 85 km/h); warnings and brake intervention reduce the impact velocity.

The Audi A5 also features an extensive range of other assistance systems, like collision avoidance assist or turn assist. While collision avoidance assist helps the driver to drive around an obstacle, turn assist monitors oncoming traffic when turning across the flow of traffic at low speed. In a dangerous situation, it brakes the vehicle to a complete stop, if necessary, to prevent a turn when there is oncoming traffic.

The Euro NCAP has been investigating the crash performance of new car models since it was established in 1997. In order to simulate real-life accident conditions better, the consortium continually tightens crash safety requirements.

Welcome for insurance report reform THERE has been welcome in some quarter for the publication of the report on the rising cost of motor insurance by the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.

Car hire firm Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has said that it fully support the Committee’s call for more transparency in the insurance sector. George O’Connor, MD of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland said that they also broadly support the many individual recommendations put forward as a means of reforming the

motor insurance sector. He believes that the rising cost of insurance is already beginning to impact on Ireland’s tourist sector, of which car rental is an integral element.

“We particularly support recommendation 32, says George and he quotes, “The Committee recommends that personal injury awards be benchmarked internationally and indexed against EU average awards. Such a process would require the cost of healthcare and other Irish specific factors to be taken

into account.”

He believes that this measure, if implemented in tandem with other recommendations, would address the fundamental problems in the claims/awards system: - Too much money in the insurance claims system - Insufficient scrutiny of claims - A claims process that is too expensive and lacking certainty

The new Audi A5 and Q2 have each come out with a top crash safety rating in the recent Euro NCAP crash testing programme.

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TRAVEL Discover Donegal too!

Donegal now cooler than Peru – fact!  SHANE DILLON

LOOKS like my home county will soon be famous for other things than Wee Daniel, truly terrible WiFi and ‘Fundoran’ – National Geographic Traveller (UK) has just picked Donegal as number-one on The Cool List: 17 For 2017.

Described by the magazine as “off-radar and hard to access”, the county nevertheless scooped top place on the annual list thanks in part to its “world-class wilderness”, pushing it – and Ireland – ahead of must-see places such as Peru, Greenland and South Africa.

With a growing international awareness of superb Wild Atlantic Way spots along Donegal’s coast, and tourism numbers rising there, it’s another welcome accolade for the ruggedly beautiful county.

Low-cost US flights are go THE dream of low-cost flights to America taxied a little closer a few days ago with the granting of a US-Ireland licence to Norwegian Air International. The low-cost airline can now offer Cork-Boston flights a few times each week from next Summer, with hopes that it will eventually expand its service to include flights to New York.

Offering frequent and first-time London visitors something a little different, Christmas markets and lights present a seasonal twist on familiar sights. Pictures: Shane Dillon

BRITAIN: BUSTLING CITY HAS PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS FARE TO BUY AND BROWSE

Yule find plenty of treats when shopping in London

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IT’S not too late to get your Christmas shopping in, and to browse some special seasonal markets – I don’t mean here, but in London!

Britain’s Brexit worries haven’t quite brought about the favourable currency rates many shoppers and tourists have been hoping for, but it’s still pretty possible to get the Christmas parity going with Sterling, as there are definitely bargains to bag ‘next door’ for any shoppers visiting the bustling city.

Just as here in Dublin, London retailers are welcoming throngs of shoppers through the doors at present, with upmarket shopping hub Regent

Street proving as crowded as Grafton Street on any Christmas Eve during my recent visit there.

From the iconic street to all of London’s main shopping areas, retailers have definitely pulled out all the stops to entice people through the doors this December, with many of the biggest High Street retailers who’ve been spooked by Brexit uncertainties doing their best to try and compensate with a bumper Christmas.

However, for those looking to take a lighter approach to shopping, while still staying in the festive spirit, there are lots of Christmas markets to be explored, too – markets which are easier on the pocket, but none the poorer for it.

Two of the most popular Christmas markets are also among the easiest to reach, with the park at bustling Leicester Square transformed into a winter wonderland, while a much larger market can be found along Embankment, with rows of chalet-style wooden huts presenting presents for all tastes and budgets, and set within easy reach of the London Eye. Such markets offer more than enough Christmas-themed gifts – as well as global cuisines and seasonal food – to sate any appetite, providing a more budget-friendly way to pick up a cute, cool or quirky Christmas gift to remember your London visit.

All that shopping and

Explore new art at Tate Modern’s impressive extension

browsing can prove tiring work, so why not give those aching feet a rest with a visit to The Savoy hotel, a stroll away from Trafalgar Square? Swap the mulled wine for an actual wine, tea or other refreshment in a landmark setting.

Unlike similar ‘six-star’ hotels and watering holes, The Savoy is perfectly accommodating to ‘walk-

ins’, and while drinks at its American Bar are pricey (your wine will set you back at least about £10 or £12, for example), you’ll be made to feel just as welcome as any of the hotel’s well-heeled guests.

If you’ve had a busy time taking in the Christmas shopping, or meandering the markets, there should be enough time to take in the sights. Culture

vultures should wing it to Tate modern, and its massive Switch House extension that finally opened a few months ago.

The imposing structure will give you a great way to have a break and brush up on modern art developments, while less highbrow ‘attractions’ at the gallery include peering into the luxury apartment buildings alongside, and the goldfish therein.

Ultimately, whether looking to visit England’s bustling capital as a simple weekend getaway or a pre-Christmas shopping treat, you’ll find plenty to keep you going, whether that’s from shop to shop or attraction to attraction.

Either way, season’s greetings, and happy shopping!

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FOOD&DRINK BITESIZEDNEWS Grilled Halloumi burger with sweet chilli ketchup and tahini mayonnaise The World of the Happy Pear by Stephen and David Flynn recently won the Avonmore Cookbook of the Year at this year’s Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards. Here’s a delicious recipe for a fantastic burger.

INGREDIENTS: SERVES 2 to 4 1 courgette 1 aubergine 1 red pepper 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 x 200g pack of halloumi cheese 4 burger buns or wholemeal pittas homemade ketchup homemade Happy Pear mayo 50g rocket or similar greens

METHOD: Start by preparing your veg. Cut the courgette in half and then into thin strips lengthwise.

Slice the aubergines lengthwise into thin strips.

Chop the pepper vertically into four large sections, discarding the core with the seeds.

Chop the halloumi into four thin rectangular slices.

Put the cut veg into a large bowl with 4 tablespoons of the oil and the salt.

Mix until they all have a nice even coating.

Start to grill the prepared veg on a hot barbecue, turning regularly – you want them nicely charred but also soft and tender.

Remove your cooked veg from the grill and

set aside while you cook the halloumi – it will cook very quickly!

Put it on the barbie until it has nice grill marks on each side, about five minutes.

Toast the buns on the barbecue, then layer them up with some homemade ketchup on the bottom bun, Happy Pear mayo on the top bun, grilled courgettes, aubergine, halloumi, roasted peppers and some rocket in between.

A l t e r n a t i ve l y y o u can spread the inside of your toasted pitta pocket with ketchup and mayo on either side and fill with your h a l l o u m i , ve g a n d greens.

Take the first bite . . . epic, and oh so tasty!

DUBLIN’S first ever BYOC (Bring your own cocktail) bar is up and running on Francis Street.

Drop Dead Twice allows customers to bring a shoulder of their favourite spirit, and one of the award-winning Drop Dead mixologists will match it with some homemade mixers of their own.

Located upstairs in the Tivoli Backstage, the Drop Dead Twice bartenders use quality ingredients, from fresh herbs to homemade mixers and real fruit purees, to create bespoke cocktails, which complement each guest’s taste preference.

To book their two-hour slot, guests reserve a table online, pay a small entry fee of €20 on arrival, and then put their wallet away. It won’t be needed for the rest of the night!

Inspired by the BYOC model in London and New York, four friends combined to bring this original concept to Dublin. Together they have a shared vision of encouraging Irish cocktail lovers to step out of their comfort zone and get experimental with new flavours and concoctions.

Situated in the heart of Dublin, ‘Upstairs’ @ The Tivoli Backstage, Dublin 8, Drop Dead Twice is open every week from Thursday to Saturdays from 5pm and on Sunday’s for Afternoon Tea. Visit dropdeadtwice.com to book.

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CINEMA DUBLINLIFE Disney heroine to make waves

EVER since 2010’s Tangled, the creative minds at Walt Disney Animation Studios have surfed a wave of charming nostalgia and knowing nods to the past – a strategy that’s worked extremely well for them and elevated some of the studio’s subsequent efforts even above the recent output of the mighty Pixar.

While Monoa (Cert PG, 113 mins) carefully follows the familiar Disney beats, it does so with a wonderfully original visual aesthetic and a selfreferential script that frequently winks and nods to seasoned Disney fans, without alienating younger spectators.

Consequently, Moana builds on a tradition established by Disney decades

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ago, but – more so than Frozen, and Tangled – pushes that tradition forward with a thoroughly modern, empowering storyline.

Newcomer Auli’I Cravalho plays the latest Disney princess; the daughter of the chief of a Polynesian tribe who, like many of her House-of-Mouse predecessors, dreams of nothing but escaping her home life and proving herself in the world.

Chosen by the ocean

itself to deliver a mystical stone to its owner, the goddess Te Fiti, Moana defies her father and sets out on the open sea, with the help of the once-powerful demi-god Maui (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson).

The mythical background that Moana’s adventure is built on is occasionally convoluted and, without a real significant villain, the overall narrative threat is perhaps a little vague.

Regardless, Moana isn’t really about that threat. Its central themes – destiny, choice and tradition – are familiar Disney subjects, but in Moana’s Polynesian context, the results are more progressive and empowering than anything Disney has done before.

Disney’s Moana presents a very likeable lead, with its courageous character Moana

However, it is not just the cultural context that gives Moana its strength.

Moana is the hero here, not the damsel – and especially not “the princess”.

Many modern Disney movies have pushed things forward with strong female leads; Moana is the first to rigidly comment on it, with tongue firmly in cheek.

Dismissing her ability to

carry out the quest, Maui mocks Moana: “If you wear a dress and have an animal sidekick, you are a princess.” With little nods like this, Moana constantly pokes fun at a legacy of Disney heroines that operate as little more than damsels in distress.

Moana is quick to prove Maui wrong at every turn, and only steps aside to let

him to some butt-kicking when she herself has successfully given him the strength to do so.

Of course, any Disney classic can only be a good as its songs, and Moana succeeds in that area more so than any Disney movie since the early 90s – the music here, from Hamilton songwriter LinManuel Miranda, is rife

with rampant nostalgia, running the gamut from catchy to impassioned and back again.

Visually, Moana is unlike anything Disney had done before, maintaining a vibrant, expressive colour-palette packed with natural neon pinks, greens and blues – every frame is bursting with life.

One dynamic sequence in a realm beneath the ocean has Disney’s creature workshop on creative overload; another big chase scene takes visual notes from Mad Max: Fury Road. Despite a tendency to crawl along, Moana is a compelling, progressive, original and often-hilarious movie that will hopefully establish a legacy to rival Frozen.

Verdict: 8/10

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POLITICS | AMUSEMENT AT [PARTY NAME HERE] FILE

Template-tion to use shortcut embarrasses  AISLING KENNEDY

Annalise makes waves again DUBLIN’S Olympic hero, sailor Annalise Murphy (inset), added another impressive win to her record when she claimed a joint Sports Person of the Year award alongside West Cork rowing brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan. At the 2016 People of the Year awards organised by Rehab at the Citywest Hotel, the Silverwinning sailor at the Rio games was honoured alongside fellow Silver medallists, the O’Donovans, for their men’s lightweight double scull at the games.

The trio’s superb success at water sports were singled out their individual and collective efforts for Ireland in Brazil. Pictured collecting the shared award from presenter Grainne Seoige (left) are brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, and Annalise’s brother, Finn, collecting it on her behalf. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

A TEMPLATE of a press release that was meant for members of the Fine Gael party got a lot of attention on Twitter last week when Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP), who received the email in error, posted it online.

The template had a number of blank spaces throughout where information relevant to each TD and county councillor’s constituency were due to be inserted.

The email template was in relation to a number of grants that were announced for various different counties by the Minister for Rural Development, Michael Ring.

W h e n C l l r S my t h received the email, he promptly posted it on

Twitter (excerpt above), saying: “Actual letter sent to me by Fine Gael today.”

Many online users commented on the thread, saying it “exposed lazy politicians”.

A Fine Gael spokesperson said: “The document to which you refer was not sent to Cllr Smyth by the

Fine Gael Press Office. It was circulated within the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party ... and then was accidentally forwarded to Cllr Smyth.”

Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG) took the tweet in good humour, however, and added that councillors work hard without the

same resources as politicians at national government level.

She said: “I don’t know how Cllr Smyth received the press release template from Fine Gael. Somebody obviously boobed!

“These templates are a quick way of giving us easily usable information that we might otherwise have missed.”

Cllr Smyth told The Gazette this week that although he thought it would be funny to tweet the email template, he understood that mistakes happen.

“The truth is that we all make mistakes and I am sure Fine Gael will be looking out for any mistakes that I make the next time I send out a mailshot.”

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FastSport BAREFOOT RUNNING UNDER SDSP SPOTLIGHT: SOUTH Dublin Sports Partnership and IT Tallaght’s next sports science seminar will take place on Monday, December 12 on the topic of Barefoot Running (training footwear and avoiding injury).

The presenter is Joe Warne, Lecturer in the Sports Science course in IT Tallaght.

The seminar will look at the footwear debate and ask can minimalist shoes really improve performance?

Registration will begin at 6.30pm with the seminar due to start at 7pm in lecture hall 001. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Those wishing to register are asked to send their name, organisation, position and mobile number to info@sdcsp.ie.

A recent interest in barefoot running has resulted in the development of a new footwear type, principally running shoes and football boots, which incorporates minimal cushioning and structural properties, in contrast with conventional running shoes/ football boots.

RUGBY: CASTLE AVENUE SIDE RUN UP BONUS POINT WIN IN UBL DIVISION 1A

Tarf teach Students a big lesson

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CLONTARF put together their most complete performance of the season so far to record a comprehensive 33-0 win over a below-par Dublin University at Castle Avenue.

Very little went right for Trinity on the day as defending champions Tarf made it two victories on the bounce, climbing back into the top half of the table ahead of the Christmas break.

Hooker Bryan Byrne has not played for Leinster since September and he will hope his provin-

cial coaches take note of his performance here.

He had two excellent first half breaks, the second of which led to a 25th minute try for centre Matt D’Arcy which broke the deadlock.

Byrne was also a big part of Tarf’s dominant scrum but they were unable to press that advan-

Clontarf winger Rob Keogh on the attack. Picture: Deryck Vincent

tage home as the first half ended 7-0 in their favour.

Trinity had a missed penalty attempt by out-half James Fennelly and a yellow card for winger Bryan Mollen.

Resolute defending from the students kept them very much in contention, a brilliant move involving D’Arcy and Mick McGrath almost seeing Tarf score on the stroke of half-time before the students covered the danger.

However, the visitors blundered when knocking on straight from the restart and the hosts quickly broke through, feeding winger Rob Keogh for a well-finished five-

pointer wide on the right.

Trinity’s resistance lessened after Michael Brown joined his centre partner D’Arcy on the scoresheet, giving the north Dubliners a 19-point buffer in damp and muddy conditions.

The bonus point try followed when scrum half Peter du Toit outfoxed the cover at a close-in ruck, sniping through in impressive fashion with the students down to 14 men.

The Tarf pack’s scrummaging power earned them a penalty try with Keogh adding his fourth successful conversion, and Brown went close to scoring his second of the

day late on.

This chastening defeat – their third in four games – will linger for Trinity before they get a chance to gain revenge on Andy Wood’s men in the January 28 rematch.

Elsewhere, winger David Brandon helped himself to two tries as Old Belvedere ended a threematch losing streak with a 15-0 home win over St. Mary’s College on Saturday afternoon.

Recent Munster recruit Steve Crosbie kicked the other five points as ‘Belvo moved six points clear of second-from-bottom St Mary’s, ahead of a long winter break in Division 1A action.

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Corinthian’s Jonny Bruton and Glenanne’s Shane O’Donoghue. Picture: Adrian Boehm

WHITECHURCH club Corinthian produced one of the performances of the second round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup as the Leinster league side eliminated national league team Glenanne last Saturday.

The reds have been flying high in the Leinster league side with six wins from six and they produced a memorable success to go with their run of results.

Jonny Bruton and David Howard had combined for 28 goals already this term and they were

both on the mark to make it 2-0 early in the second half. Bruton netted from a turnover before Howard nailed a drag-flick.

Stu Ronan pulled one back before Stephen Reid put the reds 3-1 up. Two set piece goals from Shane O’Donoghue offered the Glens the reprieve of a penalty shoot-out with a stroke and a corner goal but Corinthian held their nerve to win 4-2 on strokes.

They are one of three regional sides still involved in the competition along with Mossley who eliminated Sandymount’s Railway Union and Cookstown who

knocked out Dublin University.

Of the big guns, Monkstown and Banbridge produced the marquee results. Town scored twice in the first three minutes against Lisnagarvey en route to a 3-2 win in a repeat of last year’s final.

Gareth Watkins and Sam Hyland got Town off to a brilliant start before Garvey fought back via strikes from Neal Glassey and Ryan Getty. But a penalty stroke just before the break proved the defining moment, Stephen Cole converting for a half-time lead and some fine goalkeeping from

Max Maguire meant it stayed that way to the final whistle.

At Havelock Park, Banbridge proved too strong for Three Rock Rovers, eventually breaking down the Dublin side’s dogged defence with goals from Dane Ward, Matthew Bell and Hugh McShane in a 3-1 success.

Harry Morris put Rovers 1-0 up in the 20th minute, turning away from his reverse to score on his open side. Ward equalised by the break for 1-1 with a cool finish from mid-circle after an even opening period and they struck twice in the second half.

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Con and Cuala crackle in brilliant Leinster win LEINSTER SHC FINAL Cuala 3-19 O’Loughlin’s Gaels 1-16  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

CON O’Callaghan starred as Cuala won their first ever Leinster title, beating favourites O’Loughlin Gaels, from Kilkenny, in O’Moore Park on Sunday to end a 37-year drought for Dublin clubs in Leinster.

David Treacy was his usual reliable self from the frees – he scored 0-11, with 0-10 from placed balls – but it was O’Callaghan’s stint up front that stood out, as the dual-code man’s interplay with Colm Cronin proved O’Loughlin’s undoing.

Cuala, though, sparkled throughout.

Much of the damage was done early on. The O’Callaghan-Cronin axis brought about the first goal with the latter finishing a fine O’Callaghan run to establish a lead that was

never to tumble.

Mark Schutte played a key role as Cuala found the net for the second time after 22 minutes with O’Callaghan providing the final touch.

While O’Loughlin’s hung on within reach through a series of frees, Cuala looked by far the more threatening, going in at the break with a 2-8 to 0-9 lead that perhaps should have been more.

Treacy’s frees kept Cuala in charge as the Kilkenny champions enjoyed their best period after the break. They narrowed the gap several times as they found their range, though never came within a score, as they consistently found the Dalkey club able to reestablish a margin, with Treacy showing lethal accuracy from distance.

Indeed, it was Cuala who had the major sights on goal, seeing a couple of dramatic spells of pinball in front of the Gaels’ goal go unconverted.

Danny Loughnane briefly worried Cuala as he struck a goal in the final few minutes, with O’Loughlin’s left with little choice but to go all out and try and drag themselves back into the contest. As Cuala absorbed the late pressure, though, they never looked like slacking, and Mark Schutte’s goal in injury time finally put the tie conclusively to bed.

The 3-19 to 1-16 scoreline didn’t particularly flatter Cuala, who looked as sharp as they have all year and gloried in securing a title they missed out on a defeat to Wexford side Oulart-the-Ballagh this time last year.

There have been no less than 16 Kilkenny club hurling victories in Leinster since Crumlin last brought the title back to Dublin before Christmas in 1979. Dublin sides – including Cuala, twice – had lost seven finals in the same period, four of them to Kilkenny clubs.

Cuala captain Oisin Gough, left, celebrates with David Treacy, centre, and Paul Schutte

Next on the agenda is a February 4 date with Derry’s Slaughtneil in their All-Ireland club semi-final.

And Cuala manager Mattie Kenny said it has been a superb show from the club to bounce back from Leinster final devastation to win the provincial crown.

“Last year was a great journey until the Leinster final,” he said after the final. “We came back this time with the aim of winning the Dublin championship and then to have another crack at Leinster.

Leinster championship.”

David Treacy, meanwhile, hailed the goals that kept Cuala out of range.

“The goals gave us a buffer and we managed to see it out towards the end,” he said.

“We had a five-point lead at the break and then at times had to sit deep to see it out. We knew O’Loughlin’s, like any other Kilkenny team, were going to come at us.

“They did, but we were able to keep tapping over the points. We weren’t forcing goals like we did

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‘The novelty of getting to the final in 2015 was no longer a novelty. Every game had to be won.’ - Mattie Kenny

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The novelty of getting to the final in 2015 was no longer a novelty. Every game had to be won and that brought its own pressure.

“To win it was a great relief and a great honour.

It’s a privilege to be with these guys and win the

David Treacy lands a free

in last year’s final against Oulart.”

Looking at the New Year, Cuala will hope they can get O’Callaghan available from the Dublin footballers for their All-Ireland push but, for now, they can revel in this huge achievement for the club.

FASTSport

Oliver and Ellen the Swim Ireland stars of 2016 NAC diver Oliver Dingley and swimmer Ellen Keane have been announced as the Swim Ireland Performance Athletes of the Year following their outstanding achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Dingley became Ireland’s first diver in 68 years to qualify for an Olympic Games last February.

At the Games, the 23-year-old cruised through the preliminary round of the 3M springboard to advance to the semi-final in 13th place.

He produced another exceptional performance in the semi-final where he finished ninth, to qualify as Ireland’s first ever diving finalist at an Olympic Games.

A lifetime best score in the final then secured him an eighth place finish overall and a spot in the 2017 World Diving Series.

Clontarf’s Keane, competing at her third Paralympic Games, deservedly collects the female Performance Athlete of the Year award following her bronze medal win at the Games. Already a world medallist, Keane collected SB8 100m breaststroke bronze in September, her first Paralympic medal.

Keane was also a finalist in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly at the Games.

16-year-old Mona McSharry was named junior Performance Athlete of the Year following her performances at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Hungary in July. The Marlins SC swimmer collected silver in the 100m and bronze in the 50m breaststroke at the championships as well as finishing sixth in the final of the 200m event. McSharry had also set Irish junior records in the 100m and 200m breaststroke earlier in the year, collected five titles at the national championships in April and qualified for and competed at the European Senior Championships in May. Dingley’s coach Damian Ball collected the 2016 honour of Performance Coach of the Year.

Ball was instrumental in leading Dingley’s rise through the international ranks this year and is intrinsic in the building and developing of the up and coming divers at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin 15.

The awards were announced at this weekend’s Irish Open Short Course Championships taking place in Lisburn.

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SOCCER: HISTORIC WIN FOR CLONDALKIN CLUB IN FAI JUNIOR CUP

Larkin goal leaves Celts stuck by the Wayside BLUEBELL United returned to the top of the LSL senior Sunday after a 1-0 win over Wayside Celtic in a dire match at Bluebell United Park.

They went into the game in third position behind St Mochta’s and Cherry Orchard and are now two points ahead of the former in second.

The game was a level affair throughout with both having the opportunity to go ahead in the opening five minutes. Both failed to find the net and it took until the 30th minute for either to have another sight of goal.

It came the way of a defensive Wayside who seemed content with containing their opponents rather than take the game to them. The chance resulted in no more than a tame shot at goal but it seemed to give Bluebell the kick they needed as they scored went ahead within a minute.

Dean Ebbe, pictured above, and Shane Stritch worked their way into the area with the ball but, after being forced back by the visitors defence, the latter looked for Stephen Larkin instead who had ghosted past the back four and into a great position to finish.

Bluebell dominated the remainder of the half that contained a goal line clearance from Stritch and a mazy run from Sean Byrne that saw him slalom past three players but be denied by the keeper.

The second half began as the first ended with Bluebell on top and Byrne denied another effort.

Wayside finally cut open the reigning champions to create a chance of their own but they could only look on in despair as Alan Pratt stretched for the ball but steered wide.

Soon after, Bluebell had a chance to double their lead when Byrne found himself in front of goal from seven yards but only able to put his shot over the bar, before seeing a volley saved in a frustrating game for the playmaker.

Wayside threw caution to wind and began to enjoy more possession of the ball but with little end product other than a last minute chance that should have seen them steal a point from Clondalkin.

Booth Road Celtic are through to the last 32 of the FAI Junior Cup for the first time

Merri’ Christmas for Booth FAI JUNIOR CUP

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BOOTH Road Celtic reached the last 32 of the FAI junior cup for the first time in their history after a 1-0 win over Pearse Celtic at Ballyowen Park.

T h e r e s u l t ke e p s their incredible 100% record going, which now stretches to 17 games and sees them top of the LSL major 1B despite having four games in hand over both second and third position.

Shane Merrigan was the man of the moment

o n S a t u r d ay a s h e grabbed the goal his team deserved with 70 minutes on the clock.

The Bhoys started the game well and dominated possession but the visitors were not without threat and had the first shot at goal.

T h e v i s i t o r s we r e forced into a change in formation when centre back Mick Devine, who was clearly carrying an injury into the game, was forced off the pitch.

They switched to a more orthodox three at the back, a move that saw them become more of a threat going forward.

Gary Cleary produced

SALMON LEAP SUCCESS Leixlip club close out 2016 season in style SALMON Leap closed out their 2016 season with Peter Egan and Michael Fitzsimon winning out at the Mickey Casey open memorial K2 10,000 metre ahead of the team of Iomhar Mc Giollaphadraig and Tom Brennan.

Fitzsimon is pictured, from left to right, with Tony Maher, son-in -law of the late Mickey Casey and Egan. Brennan then went on to take the Billy Watkins K1 memorial 10,000 metre title with club mate Peter Egan in second while Ryan O’Connor was third to cap a fine year.

a good save to keep a free kick out of the net before Pearse Celtic went close to opening the scoring on two other occasions.

Celtic took these chances as a warning sign and stepped up a couple of gear to produce a few chances of their own.

Merrigan, in particular, started to influence the game for his side and was involved in a number of attacks before half time, including a shot off the post just before the break.

The second half saw both teams push for an opener, with the first chance falling the way of

Pearse Celtic resulting in Cleary making a save down low.

Chances were becoming a premium as the ball swung from end to end, leading to a positional switch by Celtic manager Ian Maher.

Merrigan moved from his normal position up front to the right-hand side as the home side looked to use his searing pace more effectively.

It soon proved an inspired tactical move from Maher as Merrigan picked up the ball and raced down the wing.

He swung in an excellent cross to the feet of Aaron Byrne who, instead of

tapping home himself, gifted the ball back to ‘Merro’ to finish.

Pearse Celtic turned to long ball tactics as they searched in vain for an equaliser, however, the best they could muster was a free kick that deflected just wide of the post as Celtic closed out the game.

Celtic’s win sets up a mouth watering tie with Blanch side St Mochta’s in the next round. It will be a tougher tie for the Clondalkin side but with 27 goals already scored in seven league games, their Dublin neighbours won’t be taking anything for granted.

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SCOTTISH TOUR

Tower’s Under-13s take on trio of football rivals

CLUB NOTICEBOARD ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN

ROUND Tower’s Under-13 footballers trav-

elled to Scotland to play a combined team of Tir Chonaill Harps, Dundee Og, Glasgow Gaels and the Coatbridge Davitts.

Tower’s came out worthy winners with a scoreline of 11-8 to 3-8. The trip was an eventful one which included bowling, laser combat and a visit to Celtic Park while they got to meet the Celtic team in the airport for a chat and photos.

LADIES FOOTBALL: BOHAN NAMED AS NEW MANAGER

THANK you to all who attended the Round

Monastery Road is closed. This is to pre-

Tower AGM 2016. Our incoming executive

pare the surface for settlement works

for year ahead is as follows: President:

that will commence in the first week of

Tommy Keogh; Vice Presidents: John

January and will require pitch closure to

O’Malley Snr, Frank Cosgrove, Mary

late March.

Dardis; Chairman: Niall Connaughton;

Mentors seeking a grass pitch for the

Vice Chairman: Ed O’Malley; Honor-

rest of the year are asked to contact

ary Secretary: Martin Ryan; Honorary

pitch co-ordinator Gerry Banks on 085

Treasurer: Andrew Cronin; Assistant

1743758.

Secretary: Michael McGlynn; Assistant

Bingo jackpot for December 6 will be

Treasurer: John Ryan; Oifigeach Gaelige:

€1,000 for a full house if checked within

Alan Milton; Ordinary Members: Tony

47 numbers. We remind bingo is hosted

Delaney, Willie Kennedy, Billy O’Connor.

in the club every Tuesday with first call

We urge all our members and sup-

at 8.30pm.

porters to support our Christmas 2016

All are welcome to attend; €20 for a

Bumper draw. First prize is €1,000, sec-

full house and all in is €2. Game usually

ond is €500, third is €250 and there are

is €90 - €150.

seven more cash prizes. Tickets are

The Round Tower lotto (November

priced at €5 or a book of five for €20. This

28) ahas bumper prizes being added to

is an important annual fundraiser and

the lotto draw ahead of Christmas. The

we appreciate all support given towards

jackpot is €10,000. Numbers drawn were

it. If you require tickets, please contact

2, 9, 12 and 29; the bonus ball was 23. No

Frank Cosgrove at 086 3786356.

overall winner and no bonus ball winner.

Well done to our senior footballers

Three €100 winners: Carol Lombard,

who last week defeated Erin’s Isle to

Grainne Mooney, John Whelan. Six €50

maintain senior championship status

vouchers: Eoin c/o Brock, Pam Brown,

for next year. We take this opportu-

Jim Quigley, Marc Taylor, Old Phil, Ciaran

nity to thank all teams over the course

& Caz.

of their year for their commitment to Round Tower.

As of December 1, the grass pitch at

Play lotto online for as little as €2 per week to be in with a chance of winning great prizes.

ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN Mick Bohan during his time with the Dublin Under-21 footballers

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MICK Bohan has been unveiled as Greg McGonigle’s replacement as Dublin ladies’ football manager, in what will be his second spell in the role.

Bohan was previously in charge when Dublin progressed to the 2003 All Ireland final against Mayo, and has also had spells coaching at men’s under-21 and senior levels alongside current boss Jim Gavin.

The former Lucan Sarsfields’ senior men’s manager spent 2016 coaching the Clare men’s panel that won the national football

league third division and had a rare successful run in the championship, losing to Kerry at the quarter final stage.

Bohan’s role, announced on Monday, will be in an interim capacity initially, as it is subject to ratification at the next county committee meeting.

The Dublin ladies get underway early in the New Year with their Dubstars event at UCD, and will be looking to make 2017 the year they finally break long-time Cork dominance of the AllIreland, having served up the only break in Cork’s

11 recent wins when they took their only All Ireland title back in 2010.

McGonigle’s reign was largely a successful one but he stepped down after this year’s All-Ireland final, Dublin’s third consecutive one following final defeats in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Bohan will have plenty to pick from, with Foxrock Cabinteely, Ballyboden St Enda’s and St Brigid’s all operating at an extremely high standard in Dublin club competition that is as competitive as ever.

While FoxCab fell short in their first All-Ireland senior final last weekend, Rush club St Maur’s – fea-

turing Dublin star Olivia Leonard – dominated their All Ireland junior final, with the county’s strength in depth becoming all the more apparent.

It remains to be seen how much of the 2016 Dublin panel will still be available for the coming year, with McGonigle suggesting after September’s final that he didn’t expect the full squad to return.

The new boss will be joined by Ken Robinson, the current DCU Sports CEO who has previously worked with the 2013 men’s All-Ireland finalists Ballymum Kickhams and the Dublin senior hurlers.

THE lotto numbers for this week were 1,

We are all looking forward to 2017

4, 10 and 20. There was no winner so next

already with some new teams taking to

week the jackpot will be €1,600. The draw

the fields for the first time. New players

takes place in the Palmerstown House

are always welcome in St Pats as are

every Sunday night at 10pm and tickets

new mentors and helpers, if you want to

cost €2.

join the team please contact secretary.

Thank you to all our sellers and to

stpatrickspalmerstown.dublin@gaa.ie.

all that support our lotto every week.

Our minor camogie team and our

Tickets are available from all the usual

minor football team both played great

sellers including Moriarty’s SuperValu,

games at the weekend but were unlucky

Palmerstown House and Manor Hair

on the day. A brilliant effort from both

Studios.

teams.

Most of our teams are now enjoying

Best of luck to all our minors who

a well-earned break until the New Year.

are moving on to the next level in 2017.

Thank you to all our mentors, helpers,

Thanks to all the mentors who have

parents and players for a great season

brought them up through the ranks and

with so many brilliant games during the

hope they enjoy a break until they take

year.

on their next group of players.

LUCAN SARSFIELDS

IT’S Christmas draw time. Tickets should

tion playoff against Craobh Chiarain

already be with teams; if not, the team

on Wednesday. The 1-15 to 1-9 victory

allocation is available at the club as are

secures their Division 4 status for 2017.

extra tickets.

The U-21 footballers were away to

This year’s draw has a €2,000 first

Ballymun in the championship where

prize and we need maximum support.

they lost by a point while the B football-

It would be really helpful if sold tickets

ers are away to Round Tower, Lusk and

were returned early. The draw takes

had no better luck.

place on Thursday, December 22.

Thanks to the large attendance at

Plans are being finalised for events on

last week’s hurling meeting. Due to the

St Stephen’s day; details to follow but we

level of active contribution, it was a very

hope to match last year.

successful event. The feedback will help

Congratulations to the intermediate footballers who won their regela-

shape future-plans for adult hurling within the club.

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