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‘Act to save cyclist lives’ calls griefstricken dad 30-year-old woman from Balbriggan was ninth person to be killed cycling this year

THE grief-stricken father of a young woman killed cycling home from work last month has called for wider roads, oneway streets and dedicated bike lanes that run against traffic.

Peter Fox, whose daughter, Donna, was killed after being struck by a truck near Amiens Street in the north inner city on September 6, said if any good could come from the tragedy it

would be that authorities move to protect vulnerable road users.

T his week, a large group of cyclists gathered outside the Dail to protest against the lack of investments in cycle

lanes in the city centre.

The protest organiser said the demonstration had been prompted

by Donna’s avoidable death.

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HOUSING | DAFT.IE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CHANGES ACROSS THE CITY

Dublin house prices climb 7.6% in a year  EMMA NOLAN HOUSE prices in Dublin rose by 7.6% in the last year, it has been revealed.

New figures in the latest House Price Report from Daft.ie show that the national average asking price in the third quarter of 2016 was €221,000, compared to €205,000 a year ago and €164,000 at its lowest point.

The average house price in Dublin is now €323,000, some 46% above its lowest point.

Commenting on the figures, Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie report, said

that the latest figures are a “cause for concern”.

He said: “There were price increases throughout the summer in all 54 markets covered in the report, only the second time this has occurred since prices bottomed out.

“Increases occurred throughout Dublin, which had seen almost two years of price stability following the Central Bank rules.

“This suggests that, while there is little risk of a credit-fuelled bubble, the underlying lack of supply is severely affecting the market.”

A separate repor t from MyHome.ie, in

association with Davy Stockbrokers, found that the price of a three-bed semi in Dublin remained unchanged at €290K while the price of a fourbed semi fell by 2.3%, to €425K. The price of a two-bed apartment fell by a similar amount, to €225K. The asking prices on newly listed homes for sale in the capital are up 4.6% year on year.

Looking at median prices for all property types across the city and county, Dublin north city saw the biggest increase in Q3, jumping by almost 10% to €180K. In Dublin north, the

The average house price in Dublin is now €323,000

figures were 7% and €267K, while in Dublin west, prices were up 2.3% to €225K. In Dublin south city, prices were up 4% to €250K while they remained unchanged at €345K in Dublin south.

Angela Keegan, managing director of MyHome. ie, said addressing the low rate of new homebuilding

had to be a key priority for the Government. She said: “In the first eight months of 2016, housing completions are up 19% compared with 2015.

“At this pace, total completions for 2016 will be close to 15,000. This is well short of the 25,000 estimated necessar y to meet demand from household formation.”

FASTNews

Buy a bangle today and stand up to bullying STRATFORD College in Rathgar is standing up to bullying as part of the ISPCC’s 2016 Shield Campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the need to Stand Up Against Bullying. The campaign is asking the public to support the campaign by buying a bangle in Penneys’ stores nationwide.

Last year, the bangles raised more than €36,000 for the Shield Anti-Bullying programme.

Stratford College supported the anti-bullying cause and launched the bangle outside Penneys in Dundrum last week.

Siobhan Reynolds, deputy principal at the school said: “We take the anti-bullying cause very seriously in our school, and we are committed to making students’s lives easier by having an anti-bullying policy in place.

“What you wear can make a difference. Buy your bangle in any Penneys in Dublin and help support a really good cause.”

Convenience shop gets award for excellence A CONVENIENCE shop on the Longmile Road has been awarded the Gold Standard for excellence in retail. Gala Longmile Road was honoured at the 2016 Gala Annual Conference and BEST Awards, which took place last week at The Malton Hotel, Killarney.

Speaking at the conference, Gala chief executive Gary Desmond said: “We offer our congratulations to the Gala store on the Longmile Road.

“This is a wonderful example of a local Gala store providing fantastic service to their customers, and the Longmile Road store is now amongst the BEST retailers in the Gala Group.

“We wish the store another successful year and look forward to it retaining the gold standard at next year’s conference.’’

Courtlands wins in City Neighborhood Awards

Would ewe look at that!

HOTELIER and TV star Francis Brennan is pictured in the Stephen’s Green branch of Dunnes Stores, surrounded by more than 100 fluffy sheep as he launched his exclusive new hotel lifestyle collection with the store. Appropriately named, Francis Brennan The Collection, the popular hotelier said that superb detail, quality and detail are the hallmarks of the collection.

Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

COURTLANDS Residents’ Association in Drumcondra was this year’s overall winner of the Dublin City Neighborhood Awards.

Courtlands residents received a prize fund of €3,200. The association began with the transformation of the green area at the entrance to their estate into a beautifully landscaped garden. They then went on to transform all the green areas in the estate, where residents can now come and sit and enjoy their idyllic spaces.

John and Kay O’Rourke of Rialto Cottages, Dublin 8, received the runner-up prize for making a street garden for the local community, with a particular emphasis on children.

The husband and wife team created a fairy garden, turning a small space into a very popular area for all the local children to enjoy. The addition of tables and chairs provides a perfect environment for neighbours to sit and chat on bright evenings among the beautiful pots, planters and containers.

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3,000 MIRRORED TILES WILL BE NEEDED TO MAKE THE WORLD’S BIGGEST DANCE LIGHT AT RDS FESTIVAL

Boogie to the max under a three-storey disco ball!!!  AISLING KENNEDY THE world’s largest disco ball is due to be constructed in Dublin as part of the Metropolis festival taking place in the RDS this November.

The mirror ball will be the size of a three-storey building, and it will be covered with more than 3,000 mirrored tiles, each the size of an A4 page.

The mirror ball will take eight days to build and will require four cranes to hoist it up so it

Don’t forget to wear some truly massive platform shoes if you boogie under the three-storey disco ball at Metropolis. Not to exact scale ...

can spin over the Metropolis festival.

This year marks the second year of the festival, following last year’s hugely successful inaugural event.

Following the opening party featuring DJ Shadow and Mount Kimbie, the acts lined up to perform include Grace Jones, Jack Garratt, Solomun, and Paul Kalkbrenner. The festival takes place over three nights, from November 3 to November 5.

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COMMUNITY | CONCERNS EXPRESSED OVER SPIKE IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NEAR THE CENTRE

Rise in heroin addicts has many inner city residents living in fear RESIDENTS in Dublin’s inner city claim they are living in fear over what they describe as increased levels of her-

oin addicts congregating in their locality.

A spokesperson for the Creighton Street Residents’ Association

said that there has been a spike in criminal activity in the City Quay, Creighton Street, Windmill Lane, Sir John Rog-

erson’s Quay, Lombard Street, and Hanover Street areas over the past nine months.

T he spokesperson

said: “The activity correlates to the excessive amounts of heroin addicts congregating and loitering in the area between the Matt Talbot Bridge and the Samuel Beckett Bridge.”

In an email sent to local representatives for the area recently, the spokesperson listed a number of anti-social incidents, including home burglaries, intimidation of local residents on the residential side of City Quay, and a number of store robberies.

Many locals have reported these incidents to Pearse Street Community Policing, according to the Creighton Street Residents’ Association, and they have been assured that the Gardai are attempting to address the matter as best they can with the resources available to them.

T he spokesperson said: “Residents have increased their home security measures, which were already in place, as we are all extremely security conscious and there is also a good

Creighton Street – one of the inner city areas where residents are concerned over an increase in addicts congegrating nearby. Picture: Google Maps

amount of communication within the community, but there is only so much we can do.”

When asked about the spike in criminal activity in the area, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana told The Gazette: “An Garda Siochana at Pearse Street continually conduct comprehensive reviews of district policing operations.

“District management at Pearse Street Garda Station are proactively engaging with public representatives and local residents in a part-

nership and community approach, with a view of addressing issues of concern raised relating to the areas mentioned.”

The Garda spokesperson added that the Pearse Street Community Policing Unit have re-intensified policing and community engagement efforts in the City Quay, Creighton Street, Lombard Street, Windmill Lane and Sir John Rogerson’s Quay locality, using high-visibility foot and mountain bike patrols, and other methods.

Church of Scientology to open national affairs office in Dublin  EMMA NOLAN THE Church of Scientology are to open a national affairs office at Merrion Square.

The new premises, purchased in June, 2015, for €400,000, is due to open next month.

Scientology Dublin mission executive director Ger Collins announced in a Facebook post that there will be 10 full-time staff living in the premises.

This will be an addition to Ireland’s only current mission, at Abbey Street.

Collins announced that the new premises will be a PR base to host VIPs and government officals.

“The building itself has huge poten-

tial, and when it will be fully renovated it will be amazing, and something we will all be very very proud of,” he said.

Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard had previously purchased NUmber 69 Merrion Square for use as the ‘HASUK Atomic Energy Healing Division Emergency Station’ in 1956 as a base for bringing Scientology to Ireland and the UK, but it closed in 1958.

The news comes as the controversial group are at the centre of a new Louis Theroux documentary. It will not receive a theatrical release here due to Irish blasphemy laws.

However, Scientology is not officially recognised as a religion in Ireland.

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DELIGHTED FANS CELEBRATE AS THEY LEAVE CROKE PARK

There’s always one ... Superfans John and Charlotte Quinn, who flew from Quatar to cheer on their sides

Celebrating Dublin’s hard-won victory ... Elaine Murphy, Geraldine Fitzsimons and Catherine Dillon. Pictures: Stephen Fleming

Marguerite Burke and Linda Taylor

How the west was one ... point away from victory I

N THE end, a single point came down to the difference between victory and defeat for both teams giving it their all at Croke Park in last weekend’s dramatic All Ireland GAA final.

The men from Mayo made their city slicker cousins fight for every point

Aisling Keyes, Emma Black and Cian Lindsey

Lillie Langan and a friend

along the way, but despite some fierce competition the blue tide rose to the challenge, claiming success – and the mighty Sam Malone trophy – with the final score of 1-15 to 1-14.

The home crowd couldn’t hide their delight, erupting into cheers and wild

Michael, Michael and Orla Loftus

celebrations. Following their party that night at the stylish Gibson Hotel (right), the next day the Dublin team enjoyed the loud, celebratory atmosphere at Smithfield Plaza, where thousands of fans cheered their success and the sight of the Sam Maguire.

Johanna and Kerrie Harper

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WITH THE VICTORIOUS DUBLIN TEAM HAVING THEIR OWN PARTY TO REMEMBER The ‘blue tide’ floods Smithfield Plaza to help the Dublin team celebrate their victory over Mayo. Picture: Colm Mahady/Fennells

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Paddy

Murphy and

Kate Tunney

Andrews and

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and David

Doireann

Conghaile

Byrne

Gately

Denis Bastick and Stephen Cluxton with the Sam Maguire.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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DEATH | CYCLING IN CITY LIKE ‘A DISASTER AREA’ – HEARTBROKEN FATHER

Dad of woman killed on bike pleads for changes Continued from Page 1

The campaigners have called on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to look at the economic advantages of supporting cycling and to give cyclists a fair share of the spend of public funds being used for the country’s road networks.

Nine cyclists have died on Irish roads already this year – as many as were killed in the whole of 2015.

Speaking to RTE’s Claire Byrne, the heartbroken father of three said Dublin was anything but a safe place to commute.

He added: “It’s not anywhere near it. It’s a disaster area. It’s amazing there

aren’t more fatalities and more accidents.

“It was time to do something about it ten years ago. Cars and lorries are getting bigger.

The roads are not getting bigger. There’s new roads being built and they’re still being built to the same width as they were 30, 40, 50 years ago.

“Certain roads could be made that there’s no cyclists allowed on, and other roads made oneway streets.

“My message is this – that the people who have the authority should earn their wages, represent the people, do what has to be done. “[A plan could] consider that the cyclist, when

they’re on these cycle lanes, go in the opposite direction of the traffic, where they can see us, and we can see them.”

The taxi driver from Balbriggan said bike lanes in the city were like a “patchwork quilt”, which were fine in some places but then simply stopped, forcing cyclists onto the road alongside buses, lorries and cars.

He said: “If it saves someone else’s life, if it saves someone else going through what our family is going though now, anything is worth it.

“You could put a cycle lane through the centre of my sitting room and I wouldn’t care, if it saved some family going

through this.”

The heartbroken dad described the pain of losing his daughter, and how he had to break the tragic news to Donna’s little sister, after first hearing about the accident on the radio.

“I just can’t get my head around it,” he said.

“She was brilliant. She was a great friend, she never let me down. She was great company; she kept the family going – she kept us all on our toes.”

Peter said he had long worried about his daughter cycling to and from work, but she kept reassuring him, saying she was happy the route she was taking from Whitehall into town was safe.

He said: “Cycle lanes only go so far, then they stop. There’s nowhere you can travel in the city the whole way on cycle lanes.

You’re on a cycle lane and you’re grand, then you’ve no cycle lane – that’s where your problem is.”

Protesters on Monday evening called for more

Donna Fox, who lived outside Balbriggan in north Dublin, was fatally injured when she was struck by a truck as she cycled near Amiens Street

funding for cycling infrastructure across Dublin city and county. They were angry that funds earmarked for planned segregated cycle lanes that would have cost between €5.7m and €12.3m had been diverted to the €1.1bn Luas project.

Organiser Colm Ryder, from the Dublin Cycling Campaign, said the dem-

onstration was prompted

by Donna’s death.

He said: “She was the ninth person to be killed off her bicycle this year ...

A lot of them are avoidable deaths, and they are avoidable if the proper attitude is taken in relation to the funding of cycling, which is active travel, which is about people being healthy.”

Teaming up to fight cancer TV presenter Sybil Mulcahy, and Centra ambassador and blogger Pippa O’Connor helped launch Centra’s Live Well initiatives to benefit the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer programme, aimed at promoting healthy living and encouraging people to Live Well this Breast Cancer Awareness month (October). They took part in a Live Well seminar held in The Dean Hotel. Centra will host over 200 pink walks across the country encouraging healthy living and its stores will introduce a limited-edition water bottle costing €5, with all funds going to the charity. Visit www.centra.ie for more information. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

THE man who was fatally stabbed at a house on the South Circular Road on Tuesday has been named locally as Leo Carolan (25, above).

Gardi were called to the scene just before 4pm.

They found an injured man on the road close to a property, where the dead man was discovered moments later.

The injured man, aged in his 20s, was taken to St James’s Hospital, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Gardai are appealing for a third man, also in his 20s, seen leaving the house at about 3.20pm, to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station at 01 666 9400.

50 km cycle for mental health

ON October 15, the communities of Dublin North will unite to host a 50km cycle as part of the Cycle Against Suicide SpinOff series.

The Dublin North SpinOff will depart from Malahide Community School at 10.30 am on Saturday, October 15.

The 48km route travels through Malahide and on to Swords before looping gardai used a ladder to gain access to around Dublin Airport. the house.

The halfway stop, and Gardai are attempting to determine mental health presentathe cause of death, but are not treating tion, will take place at Ballymun United FC, before the fatalities as suspicious.

A source said: “Locals had not seen returning to Malahide via one of these men for a number of days, Portmarnock.

According to Jim Breen, so a call was made to gardai. There is nothing at this stage to suggest that a Cycle Against Suicide crime has taken place; it looks to be a founder, and entrepreneur: “Our mental health tragic incident.

“It seemed that the elder brother is just like our physical was caring for his younger brother, for health – it is something the last number of years at least, and we have to nurture and be mindful of. From time that they were extremely close.

“The circumstances surrounding to time we have to ask for the two deaths still have to be investi- help – and that’s okay.” gated, especially as it seems that one Visit cycleagainstsuicide.com to register. sibling died days before the other.”

Two elderly brothers found dead at home TWO elderly brothers were found dead in their home in Bluebell on Monday night.

The remains of William McCarthy and Daniel McCarthy were discovered at their home in the Millrose Estate after neighbours raised concerns about the brothers’ well-being and alerted emergency services after they were not seen for a number of days.

The two McCarthy brothers were aged in their 70s and were both deaf.

Daniel had been caring for his younger brother, William, who was known as Liam.

Neighbours described them as “quiet people” who kept to themselves.

The bodies of the two men were discovered in an upstairs bedroom after

Man fatally stabbed

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COURTS | UNPROVOKED VICIOUS ATTACK ON STRANGERS

Six-year term for man’s assault on volunteers A MAN who assaulted two St Patrick’s Day volunteers in an unprovoked attack, leaving them with severe head injuries, has been jailed for six years, with the final 12 months suspended.

Dean McKeever (19), of no fixed abode, also assaulted a man with a broken bottle after chasing him through the Jervis Centre while on bail for the St Patrick’s Day offence.

McKeever pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm on March 17 last year, and one count of assault causing harm and one count of producing a weapon at the Jervis Centre on November 19 last year.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard how a man attacked two St Patrick’s Day volunteers, and also attacked a man at the Jervis Centre Luas stop

Sentencing him in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Elma Sheahan said McKeever had demonstrated “a degree of mindless violence which can only be described as abhorrent” during the attacks.

The court heard two men who had volunteered at the St Pat-

rick’s Day festivities were at Belgard Square Luas stop in Tallaght on March 17 when they were set upon by McKeever and another man.

T h e v i c t i m s we r e struck to the ground and kicked in the head while they were vulnerable and defenceless, Judge Sheahan said.

McKeever also returned to the scene to deliver a final kick to one of the victims’s head.

One of the victims suffered a fractured skull, bleeding to his ear and sciatica as a result of the attack. He suffers from migraines and has to see a neurologist every six weeks. He also suffers from anxiety and sees a psychiatrist, the court heard.

The other victim sustained a broken cheekbone, a broken face plate, a severed facial nerve and damage to one eye.

He was treated in three different hospitals over seven days following the incident, and had two titanium plates inserted

in his face. He also suffers from anxiety and stress, the court heard.

Judge Sheahan said: “The two victims were contributing to the community by helping to organise St Patrick’s Day festivities when they were attacked.”

McKeever was identified by CCTV footage and was charged in November before being released on bail.

Seven days later, he set upon a man at the Jervis Centre Luas stop, chasing him through the centre with a broken bottle before hitting him over the head with it.

The victim suffered a damaged facial artery, the court heard.

Report reveals average age in homeless deaths – just 42

A NEW report has revealed that the average age of death among those living on the streets is 42 years.

Dr Joe Barry and his colleague, Dr Jo-Hanna Ivers, of the Institute of Public Health, Trinity College, worked with with Bernie O’Donoghue Hynes of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive to conduct a study, Mortality Amongst the Homeless Population in the Dublin Region.

Their studies revealed that the mean age of death for homeless men is 44, and for women, 38. The mean ages are in stark contrast to the average life expectancy among the general population — 75 years for men and 80 for women.

Their data also noted 140 deaths among homeless people between 2011 and 2014, 12 deaths among over 65s who were homeless. The data also noted that of 140 deaths among the homeless population over a four-year period, 16 occurred on the streets.

Their report contains a number of draft recommendations to better record of deaths among the nationwide homeless population.

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| PREMIERE OF WAR ON EVERYONE AT LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA

Alexander with music producer David Mattsson at the Guinness Storehouse

Actors Alexander Skarsgard, Michael Pena and David Wilmot with director John Michael McDonagh. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Singer and actor Camille O’Sullivan and

Red Rock actor David Crowley and Lena

actor Aidan Gillen

Marie Fitzgerald

Skars of War can’t keep crowds away H

OLLYWOOD actors Alexander Skarsgard and Micheal Pena were in Dublin last weekend for the premiere of their new movie War on Everyone at the Lighthouse Cinema. The pair, along with writer/director John McDonagh, also made an appearance on The Late Late Show.

Paulina Mastalska and Olivia Hogan

Actress Orla Brady

Actors Peter Franzrn and Jasper Paakkonen from TV

Darren Cahill and Jennie

Red Rock actor Adam

show Vikings

Jacques

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A partnership in Transition that will help support qualifications QUALITY & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has joined forces with Transition Year Ireland on a three-year partnership.

QQI is the state agency responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications.

Speaking at the announcement of the partnership, Dr Padraig Walsh, chief executive, QQI said: “We are excited to team up with Transition Year Ireland to make the most of the opportunities that this partnership offers us both.

“We look for ward to engaging with their audience on a direct

APPOINTMENTS | FIACH MAC CONGHAIL PLUGS IN

The Digital Hub gets a new chief executive  EMMA NOLAN

basis, which will be a positive experience for the team at QQI.” Pictured at the annoucement are Dr Padraig Walsh, chief

executive, QQI with Elle Loughran, student and Edwin Landzaad, chief executive, Transition Year Ireland. Picture: Robbie Reynolds Photography

A NEW chief executive has been appointed at The Digital Hub in Dublin 8.

The role will go to Fiach Mac Conghail (right), who is currently director and chief executive of the Abbey Theatre, and was a Senator from 2011 to 2016. He will take up his position this month.

Speaking on his appointment, Mac Conghail said: “I’m delighted to be appointed chief executive of The Digital Hub Development

Agency and to continue to build on the success of this imaginative project.

“Supporting creativity and encouraging the imagination of others has been a constant passion and value in my professional career, to date, and this new role will enable me to continue with this passion.”

Based in The Liberties, The Digital Hub is an enterprise cluster for growing technology companies.

Home to almost 100 established businesses and employing just over 700 people, The Digital

Hub is the largest cluster of digital media, technology and Internet businesses in Ireland, providing a space for indigenous enterprises such as Athena Media, Maithu IT Solutions, Software Design and Sonru to scale and grow.

Mac Conghail added: “I’m looking forward to collaborating with the extraordinary and innovative digital media and technology companies in The Digital Hub. “Helping to shape Ire-

land’s digital future and working with the vibrant and diverse communities of Dublin 8 was also a compelling reason for me to join The Digital Hub, and I’m ready for this exciting new challenge.”

It’s a zoo out there for job hunters ... but an annual jobs gathering this October could help. Picture: Crispin Rodwell

Swing by this Zoo to find a new job to change jobs in the next 12 months, according to their research.

With the economy continuing to grow as the country begins to recover from the recession, the IT sector, as a key part of Ireland’s drive to become a knowledge-based Coinciding with the launch economy, faces great chalof the event, Career Zoo lenges – and opportunities has released survey results – in meeting the needs of showing that more than 80% the sector, with Career Zoo of tech professionals plan one of a number of events to

MINISTER for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor (right) has launched Career Zoo, which will see a diverse range of jobs on offer as companies and recruitment experts gather at the National Convention Centre on Saturday, October 15.

mark on the calendar.

Pictured with Minister Mitchell O’Connor announcing Career Zoo are representatives from the event’s sponsors: Leeanne Mimnagh, Pramerica; Wesley McGrath, Enterprise Ireland; Leanne Macken and Ross Pinkard, BMS; Yvonne McWey, Bank of Ireland; Jan Smullen, EY, and Career Zoo directors Brian O hOisín and Jackie Slattery.

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CAREER ADVICE

Interview mistakes that undermine even great candidates Just because you know that you’re great doesn’t mean you’re home and dry.

You’ve got to convince the interview panel too, writes Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach at Sli Nua Careers. Interviews are not a perfect way of selecting candidates – and, indeed, many employers deploy a variety of other selection tool to complement interviews – but they are still the most common method.

Here are five common mistakes to avoid if you want to keep yourself in the frame.

1. Failing to research the company

Critical errors are often made before you even get to the interview panel. This includes the failure to make the effort to study the company’s products/ services, values, competitors and recent activities. Nowadays, company information is readily available. Potential employers will expect that all candidates will have a strong grasp of the company profile. Set yourself apart from the competition by sourcing concrete information that will communicate that you are interested in the company, the role and the industry.

2. Neglecting the opportunity to ask a question

The ‘any questions’ section of the interview can be pivotal in differentiating the outstanding candidate from the chasing pack. Disregarding this opportunity as a formality will likely influence the decision makers to believe you’re not interested in the role.

Your goal should be to direct the interview to a zone where it becomes a knowledgeable conversation. The candidate who asks generic questions will appear less prepared and enthusiastic than those who’ve taken the time to prepare a question relevant to the specific role.

3. Complaining about your current employer

An interview is no time to vent about your current employer, your boss or your job. Keep in mind that you’re seeking to paint a positive picture of what it’s like to work with you and how you represent a company. No employer wants to get the impression that you’re looking to join just to move on from a bad situation. Most roles require a positive attitude and a degree of flexibility, so it’s essential you communicate this to the interview panel.

4. Giving a sloppy account of yourself

Arriving late, dressed in inappropriate attire, offering a weak handshake, or bringing your coffee in to the interview are all textbook examples of what will stack the odds against you. You’ll find you’ve to play catch-up before the first question has been asked.

5. Scripted answers

It’s okay to have thought through some answers fairly extensively – the ‘tell us about yourself’ one at the outset, for example – but do not develop a dependency on scripted answers. Don’t learn them off. The panel would rather you take time to think about your answer and deliver a measured response. Focus on the content of your delivery and don’t berate yourself for the ‘uhm-ing and ahh-ing’ – these happen when you aren’t reading from a script. You will give a much better account of yourself by taking your time to describe the finer details of how you can do the job.

Sli Nua Careers (www.SliNuaCareers.com) have offices in Galway, Dublin, Limerick, Athlone, Sligo, and Mayo (Ballinrobe, Claremorris and Westport). Their services include CV preparation, interview training, job-searching strategies and career direction. For more details, visit www.slinuacareers.com

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DUBLINLIFE Buy a €1 ‘brick’ and help build a home for sick kids at a hospital  IAN BEGLEY

MCDONALD’S restaurants have officially launched Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) Month, which will see customers across the country dig deep for a great cause this October.

Customers at each of

McDonald’s 90 restaurants around Ireland can support the construction of a Ronald McDonald House at the new National Children’s Hospital by purchasing a “brick” sticker for €1, thus building a symbolic “house” in each restaurant.

All funds raised by

McDonald’s during the month-long campaign will go directly to the charity.

McDonald’s Ireland has been a mission partner of RMHC since 1998, raising more than €465,000 for the charity annually through a series of fundraising initiatives.

The chain’s support of

the charity extends from monetary donations and volunteerism to causerelated marketing promotions such as Helping Hands, and RMHC Month, with McDonald’s customers contributing daily to the RMHC donation boxes in every restaurant.

As the charity receives no funding from either the HSE or the Government, it relies on the ongoing support of McDonald’s owneroperators, suppliers, employees and customers to keep this vital service running.

RMHC currently provides accommodation for families whose children are seriously ill and are undergoing medical treatment at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

The new €16 million RMHC facility, which is due to open on the grounds of St James’s Hospital in 2020, will have 53 en-suite family bedrooms, family kitchens and dining rooms, laundry rooms, a large children’s playground, a garden for both adults and children to enjoy and underground access to the new hospital.

Launching RMHC month, RTE broadcaster and RMHC ambassador

DIARY

RTE broadcaster and Ronald McDonald House Charity ambassador Brenda Donohue was joined by Luana Byrne and Ben Frazer to launch McDonald’s ‘buy a brick’ campaign for October, which will support the construction of a Ronald McDonald House at the new National Children’s Hospital. Picture: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography

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‘Research shows that children and parents who use [Ronald McDonald House] experience less stress and improved sleep, which helps them cope with the difficulties they are going through’ --------------------------------------------------------

Broadcaster Brenda Donohue

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Brenda Donohue said: “Ronald McDonald House is an essential resource for parents of children who are seriously ill. “ R e s e a r c h s h ow s that children and parents who use the facility experience less stress and improved sleep, which helps them cope with the difficulties they are going through.

“The charity real-

ly benefits from the support provided by McDonald’s, so I would encourage customers to buy a ‘brick’ in any McDonald’s restaurant across Ireland this month to support this very worthy cause.”

McDonald’s Ireland managing director Adrian Crean added: “McDonald’s Ireland has par tnered with RMHC since 1998, and

we are very proud to support the fantastic service the charity provides to families who rely on it at what is often the most difficult time imaginable.

“We couldn’t do it without the unwavering support of our loyal customers, who always give so generously, as well as of course McDonald’s suppliers, staff and owner operators.

“The construction of a new and bigger house is a major milestone and I would urge our customers to continue supporting this great cause by buying a brick at one of our 90 restaurants around the country this month.”

All funds raised through McDonald’s RMHC month go directly to the charity.

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COMMERCIAL FEATURE

Right2Rent: Dublin’s homelessness crisis ONE of the contributing factors to Dublin’s homelessness crisis is the escalating cost of rent in the Dublin area.

We are all too aware of how difficult it is to purchase property in Dublin but it is now equally difficult to rent property as rent prices increase dramatically.

Rents in Dublin have increased by 11.1% over the last year and there seems to be no government interest in addressing this.

The average rent in Dublin is now at an incredible €1,520 per month which is pushing more and more families towards homelessness. In addition the lack of social housing in Dublin now ensures a growing reliance on the private rented sector.

What can be done? The market needs to be stabilised and rent certainty legislation is the way to do it.

In May of this year Sinn Féin published its Rent Certainty Amendment Bill which provided for greater protections to tenants and landlords from volatility in the rental market by linking rent increases or decreases to the Consumer Price Index. Unfortunately Fine Gael and their partners in government voted down the legislation.

In August daft.ie published its latest assessment of the Rental market and rent had increased yet again.

Indeed since the publication of Sinn Féin’s proposed Rent Certainty legislation in May and daft.ie’s latest figures in August, rent in Ireland increased by 3.9% in that three months.

On a European level Germany is the only member state of the EU where the rental sector is larger than the owneroccupied sector. It too has had to deal with escalating rents in its largest cities and this has led to a further reinforcement of rent regulation in Germany.

Legislation has allowed local areas to introduce 3 year rental increase caps for existing rent contracts and a “rental price brake” for new contracts where for a period of five years a rent cannot increase by more than 10%.

While the German model may not be perfect it does show that the gov-

ernment there recognised the crisis in its rental market and legislated to prevent it escalating further. In contrast, the Government here has not grasped the urgency of dealing with the growing crisis in the rental sector and since it voted down Sinn Féin’s proposed legislation it still has not put forward its own immediate solution to the Rental crisis.

REPEAL THE 8TH! I AM a strong supporter of the campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment.

I believe that the 8th amendment prevents doctors from providing proper care to women and it should be repealed. My position is quite clear on this matter: I am opposed to the 8th amendment.

FLIPPITY FLOP - THE SOUND OF FIANNA FÁIL ON IRISH WATER YOU might have noticed the recent antics of the Fianna Fáil party as they try to walk the tightrope of maintaining and abolishing Irish Water all at the same time!

I suppose they have a bit of experience in this considering they have been trying to be in government and pretend to be in opposition at the same time since the last election. It is a dangerous game to play but history shows that Fianna Fáil are not new to this – they have

Lynn Boylan MEP always tried to be all things to all people. Sure wasn’t Bertie a socialist at one stage!

But remember Fianna Fáil helped to set up Irish Water and their last election manifesto stated quite clearly that they would abolish Irish Water and scrap water charges. They have reneged on that promise by consistently voting down any of Sinn Féin’s Dáil motions to scrap water charges.

They are once again all things to all people.

Despite the European Commission’s political statements stating that we cannot abolish water charges, we can. I have obtained legal opinion on the matter and it clearly states that it can be done.

If you want to abolish water charges, vote Sinn Féin.

MOORE STREET MOCKERY THE Government recently appealed a decision of Judge Max Barrett in the High Court to declare much of the Moore Street quarter a national monument. That the government appealed the decision is baffling but

how Minister Heather Humphreys has announced she is paying for that appeal is nothing short of shocking.

The Minister is using funds allocated for 1916 Commemorations to appeal the decision of the High Court! Yes, you read that correctly.

It is a mockery of all that the Moore Street quarter represents.

UP THE DUBS! WELL it was a long hard battle over two games but the Dubs did it! As a big Dubs fan I want to pass on my congratulations to the team, management, backroom staff and, of course, let’s not forget the fans. Well done everybody and a special word of sympathy for Mayo who pushed the Dubs all the way. Here we go, three in a row...

Got an issue for me or want to join Sinn Féin?

Please feel free to contact me:

lynn.boylan@sinnfein.ie

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BEAUTYbits Donate a dress for a very good cause A CITY centre hotel is hosting a charity fashion event for a very worthy cause this week.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on Golden Lane in the City Centre, are asking all dedicated followers of fashion to join them on October 8 for the Buy My Dress event, which sees pre-loved designer and occasion dresses find new homes, with all profits going to the Down Syndrome Centre.

Some fashionable ladies like Amy Huberman, Charlie Murphy and Lorraine Keane have already donated some of their dresses.

The hotel will be transformed into a boutique with a Tropical Popical nail bar Pearls for Girls jewellery stand. Entry for the day is €5.

 EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

IRISH jewellery company Juvi Designs has launched its Initials Collection for autumn/ winter 2016. The collection features delicate personalised letters in gold and silver paired with precious birthstones.

With an individual birthstone for every month, they can be paired with a sterling silver or gold-plated chain (from €20). The chains are customisable with cursive initials (from €25) and charms (from €25).

The all-new collection also includes delicate teardrop stacking rings (from €55) that can be mixed and matched in a variety of gemstone combinations. Husband and wife duo, Julie Danz and Vincent Tynan, began casting their signature font in

sterling silver, andplating with layers of 18 carat gold, following significant customer demand for initials.

Juvi’s Initials Collection boasts all 12 birthstones, which includes the introduction of four new gemstones; garnet, clear quartz, carnelian and peridot.

Julie said: “We wanted to do a uniquely Juvi version of an Initials Collection, in our own distinct style and font. This collection is personal and expressive, with gold and silver initials, charms and colourful birthstones.”

With prices starting from €25, Juvi’s Initials Collection is available at House of Fraser, Arnotts, andindependent retailers throughout Ireland, or online at www.juvidesigns.com.

It’s all in the

Boutiques who have pledged dresses this year so far include Design Centre, Ellen B Boutique and

Gold Intial Charm €29

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Fran and Jane.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin are asking any boutiques and dress lovers out there to donate their pre loved dresses for a good cause. Drop off points are located in all Radisson Blu Hotels throughout the country.

Visit downsyndromecentre.ie for more information.

Gold Pink Toumaline stacking ring €69

Turqouise birthstone charm in Gold Vermeil €45

Going to greatLENGTHS anywhere from one and a half to three hours for your application. It’s usual to expect some tenderness following application.

• If you’ve just given birth, avoid having hair extensions until at least after the 12th week mark. If in doubt, chat with your stylist and your family doctor.

By Gillian Lee, owner and principal stylist at Mane Envy Hair and Beauty Salon, Dublin 13.

ADDING volume, texture and colour to hair, extensions are versatile, help to heal and conceal a variety of issues, making almost any style possible, and, while knockout hair won’t help you attain Nirvana; it will help boost your morale and make you stand out from the crowd.

And so…if Mane Envy is what you’re hoping to achieve, here are some of my top tips.

• Your preparation is important. Make sure your stylist is experienced; tell them what look you expect and what type of lifestyle you lead.

• Depending on the amount of strands, cut and styling you require, set aside

AFTER CARE •A stylist-approved brush is essential so that you don’t tug at the extensions too harshly. Brush hair out gently each morning to avoid tangles and matting.

Loosely tie back hair each night before bed to avoid tangles as you toss and turn in your sleep.

• Shampoo and towel dry hair with care, using only paraben and sulphate free shampoo and conditioner; and never rub the hairs together too roughly. Squeeze; don’t wring out excess water. Dry the bond and surrounding hair first to extend life span, and don’t apply curling irons or straighteners to bonds as they are likely to melt!

• Never tie hair in a bun or knot; extensions need to follow their natural downward direction, otherwise they’re at risk of becoming tangled.

• Book appointments with your stylist every four to six weeks for a professional blow-dry, trim and detangling.

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STYLE

PRIVATE views TOPMAN has launched its Premium autumn/winter collection with a series of short films.

Collaborating with film maker Dexter Navy, the series explores originality and creativity through the lens of four emerging taste-makers who each dress in one of the Private Labels.

The series delves into and navigates through the Iives

of these young creatives and identifies the ways in which they approach style. The collection itself is designed with “uncompromising attention to detail and craftsmanship” and is fashioned to outlive seasonal trends.

The 40-piece collection, for “the discerning customer” has just launched in stores globally.

Visit topman.com to view the videos and collection.

Pink Bomber Jacket €90

Tan Silk Blend Smart Shirt €50 Mint Green Bomber Jacket €90

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HEALTH | CONCLUDING OUR INVESTIGATION INTO CONTROVERSIAL USE OF GARDASIL

Expert adamant Gardasil is safe

IN Part Two of our Gardasil coverage, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee robustly defends its usage to protect against the risks of cervical cancer, as used in the HSE Schools Immunisation Programme in Ireland since May, 2010.

By contrast, another mother talks to us about her daughter’s severe health problems, which she blames squarely on Gardasil.

 EMMA NOLAN F O L L OW I N G l a s t week’s report on the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, The Gazette spoke to Dr Kevin Connolly, of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), who says that the side effects reported by many are “coincidental”.

He said: “I accept that there are a significant number of girls who have this collection of symptoms.”

Dr Connolly fully sympathises with the girls and their families. He has met with the support group REGRET on a number of occasions to try to set up a care pathway so that “all these girls can be fully assessed, investigated and treated”.

The Care Pathway will be for an estimated 12,000 boys, girls, children and adults with Chronic Fatigue and MErelated symptoms. It has been proposed to include the REGRET girls in the national management programme.

However, REGRET spokesp erso n A nn a Cannon says that this approach is “reckless” and “not good enough”.

She said: “This would only serve to dilute the

girls’ specific symptoms into a large pool of patients, specifically dealing with management of symptoms of these two conditions.

“Our girls need an independent investigation into what caused them to fall ill, with a mirrored range of serious health issues, within a short timeline of the vaccination.”

Dr Connolly said that while there is no “evidence” that the vaccine caused the girls to become ill, their stories still need to be heard, and they need to have the relevant tests and access to treatment.

He is adamant that there is no evidence to say that the HPV vaccine Gardasil is the cause of the girls’ health issues.

He said: “The infection [HPV] will be caught by 90% of sexually active males and females by the time they’re 50 – it’s is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and although the majority of people will clear it, in about 10% this can cause changes which may progress to cervical cancer.”

This “nasty” virus can also cause cancers of the vagina, anus, penis, mouth and throat.

Cer vical cancer is

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‘If people decide not to vaccinate their children, they’re deciding to run the risks of getting cancer, which could be prevented with the vaccine ... These symptoms have happened to teenagers before the vaccine was introduced.’

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the second most common cancer in women in Europe. It kills an estimated 100 women in Ireland every year, and an estimated 250,000 worldwide.

Dr Connolly said that the vaccine has been licensed because it has been “shown to reduce instances of infection,

particularly if it is given before first sexual contact”.

It is also more effective when it’s given to young adolescents, both male and female, according to Dr Connolly.

“No vaccine is 100% effective or safe, but vaccines are only given a license if trials show that

they are very safe and that they work, and this vaccine was trialled in over 30,000 people.”

However, the tri als showed no serious adverse events.

T he NIAC doctor asked: “Why would the European Medicine Agency licence a vaccine that would harm people in a significant way?”

Many parents of the girls believe that pharmaceutical companies may have something to gain by promoting their products.

Dr Connolly accepts that some parents feel that way, but stressed that there is no “scientific evidence to say that the vaccine has caused these [their] symptoms”.

He said: “If people decide not to vaccinate their children, they’re deciding to run the risks of getting cancer, which could be prevented with the vaccine.”

But many parents now feel that they are in fact running the risk of causing serious illness by allowing their daughters to receive the vaccine, as evidenced by the 400 girls who say that their symptoms were caused by it.

Dr Connolly said: “If you get up in the morning, have your breakfast, walk

out the door and break your leg – the breakfast didn’t cause your leg to break.

“Just because something happens after an event doesn’t mean that it was caused by it.”

With the expected rate of such symptoms (around 600 people a year in Ireland develop Chronic Fatigue Symptom), Dr Connolly said that the girls would have got them anyway, whether they had the vaccine or not.

“These symptoms have happened to teenagers before the vaccine was introduced.”

He said that when there are adverse events that people think may be associated with the vaccine, it is important that these events are recorded so that treatment can be given, but it would also help establish if the vaccine was involved in the cause or if it precipitates the illness.

The vaccine itself has been in use for over 10

years now, with more than 200,000 million doses administered around the world. It has reduced precancer legions by up to 90%.

The vaccine has been linked to POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The HSE are said to be concerned at the number of girls who are now refusing to take the vaccine, and are urging parents to make sure their daughters receive it. The organisation are adamant that REGRET’s claims are “unsubstantiated”.

About 5,000 fewer girls received the vaccine last year compared to the previous year.

Dr Brenda Corcoran, head of the HSE’s National Immunisation Office, said that Gardasil is “a real life saver”.

She said: “This decline may be related to unsubstantiated concerns about HPVvaccine safety, which have no scientific basis.”

Clarification Last week we said that the Gardasil HPV vaccine has been administered to more than 600,000 girls in Ireland since 2010. This was incorrectly phrased - in fact, it has been administered to more than 200,000 girls, meaning that around 600,000 doses have been given. We are happy to clarify this.

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SPECIAL REPORT CASE STUDY | AOIFE GAYNOR, 17, KILTERNAN

‘Everything fell apart when she got that jab ...’

17-YEAR-OLD Aoife Gaynor from Kilternan got the HPV vaccine Gardasil in school when she was in First Year, but has since then been a “shadow of her former self”, suffering from chronic pain.

Her mother, Linda, spoke to The Gazette about the difficulties they have faced since then as she has watched her daughter’s health deteriorate.

T hey believe that the Gardasil vaccine is the cause of Aoife’s symptoms because she became ill immediately after receiving it, and because she shares the same symptoms with some 400 other girls in

Ireland who also say that Gardasil is responsible for their serious health problems.

Aoife had an “instant reaction” on the day she received the vaccine, and slowly worsened over a few weeks until she couldn’t get out of bed.

Diagnosed She was then diagnosed with a viral infection by her GP and improved somewhat, until she received the second dose of the vaccine, which “really knocked her ”, said Linda.

She said: “It’s very sad for Aoife, my beautiful child. This has been devastating for our family.

“She was the happiestgo-lucky child – she was great at sports, there was never a bother on her.

“The two of us were like peas in a pod; we were best friends. But something just clicked after Aoife got the second dose of the vaccine, and everything changed,” she said.

Aoife was an avid horse rider before she became ill. Linda remembers how for the Christmas just af ter Aoife became ill, she had bought her new horseriding boots and gloves, but Aoife just took one look at them and went into her room and closed the door.

“She just knew that

something was wrong with her – something was happening in her body that she didn’t understand,” said Linda.

Before she became ill, Aoife was doing well in school, playing GAA and basketball and her horseriding, of course. “She was Little Miss Socialite,” joked her mum, until “everything fell apart when she got that jab”.

Linda has a two-anda-half-year-old son, Kevin, and is also currently pregnant, and says that as a family, they’ve only had one day out in the past year.

L i n d a ’s m o t h e r, Denise, retired from her job as a lollipop lady to care for Aoife while her

Teenager Aoife Gaynor and her mother, Linda. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

parents are in work, as “she needs 24-hour care”.

Strain The financial strain on the family is taking its toll, with Aoife’s illnesses costing more than €1,000 a month in medi-

‘NOTHING EASES

cal bills.

Her education has also suffered as Aoife hasn’t attended school since March, apart from two days at the start of this term.

The family are looking into arranging home

tuition so that Aoife, who is now in sixth year, will have a hope of sitting her Leaving Cert next year.

Linda said: “She’s just not well enough to go to school, and missing out on so much has been really hard for her.”

AOIFE’S PAIN’

(the manufacturer of

would have got sick anyway – where

chronic pain. Aoife experiences

of hair, which has been

Gardasil) patient infor-

are the girls that got sick like this

severe headaches and aches in her

extremely upsetting for

mation leaflet (PIL). The

before this vaccine was introduced?

legs which become so bad at times

the teenager.

HSE leaflet still only lists

THE Kilternan teen suffers from

She has also lost a lot

“Where are they and their support

five minor side effects.

groups? There’s none because this

“nothing eases her pain”.

Linda said: “If we had

didn’t happen before the HPV vac-

Linda said doctors who

have seen the full list of

cine – this is it; this is the cause of it,

have said that Aoife has

side effects, there is no

and they need to recognise this and

Chronic Fatigue Syn-

way I would have let Aoife

recognise these girls.

a constant for Aoife, who has also

drome, or POTS, anger

get that vaccine.”

experienced seizures.

her.

that she is unable to walk.

Her mother, Linda, said: “Aoife just suffers from so many different things.”

Stomach, chest and back pain is

As well as suffering from extreme-

Her mother says that

She said that her daughter suffers from all of the

“Aoife doesn’t have

“They’re not psychic – they can’t say exactly what’s wrong with my daughter until they’ve examined her.

“If this is continued to be ignored

ly low energy, she has a weak

either of those – Chronic

side effects “and more”

immune system, gastritis, and is on

Fatigue Syndrome is

listed on the Merck PIL.

20 supplements a day just to be able

only one of the problems

Linda has described her

problem is just going to grow, and

to get out of bed.

that she suffers from.

daughter’s ordeal as “dis-

it’s not our place as parents to be

“Aoife has ‘brain fog’ – she can’t

It’s not the entire pic-

turbing and distressing” and

running around making videos and

concentrate on anything. [Because

ture, and all the other

has condemned the HSE for

talking to newspapers to inform the

of this] she can’t read, she can’t

girls in REGRET are the same.

“blatantly ignoring” her and

public of this.”

“I wake up in the middle of the night and I hear her

many other cries for help.

by the relevant authorities, the

Linda said that all Aoife wants is a

watch a movie for any length of time

“Her immune system is totally

because it hurts her eyes too much,

destroyed. Nothing works. Doctors

and she can’t follow the story – it’s

have told us that there was nothing

Linda slammed the HSE for “deny-

the vaccine has nothing to do with

school and see her friends and get

just horrible; it’s a horrible existence

they could do to relieve her pain and

ing” parents access to the full list of

the girls’s illnesses and that this

the bus home and do her homework,

for her.”

her case is ‘too complex’.

side effects as outlined in the Merck

has always happened and that they

and she can’t.”

screaming in pain in her room.”

She said: “The HSE have said that

normal life. “She just wants to go to

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HEALTH | ADVICE FOR PREGNANCIES

Great tips for mums-to-be THE makers of Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement range, recently conducted an online survey as part of their new What I Wish I’d Known campaign.

The campaign aims to lift the lid on the mystery surrounding pregnancy and support pregnant women by providing sound advice.

To help put minds at rest, Pregnacare has put together some top tips to help women throughout their pregnancy.

Dealing with morning sickness It is estimated that approximately 80% of

women suffer from nausea and vomiting, commonly known as morning sickness, at some stage

during their pregnancy.

Morning sickness is commonly experienced during the first trimester, with many believing this is due to a sharp increase in hormone levels.

For most women, the symptoms begin to disappear after 12 weeks. The best advice to beat the sickness is to eat little and often and stick to plain, starch-based foods.

Don’t forget to keep active The level of exercise one can engage in during pregnancy depends on the level of fitness of the mother prior to getting pregnant.

Moderate intensity exercises are advised, such as low-impact aerobics, swimming and walking; 30 minutes of moderate activity is advised per day for pregnant women, who are also advised to avoid high-intensity and contact sports in the third trimester.

Folic acid is important Women are currently advised to take a 400mcg folic acid supplement prior to conception and for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, but the benefits of folic acid supplementation extend throughout the whole of pregnancy.

Women with multiple pregnancies, or a previous history of neural tube defects, should take more.

Pregnacare Original, Pregnacare Max and Pregnacare Plus contain 400mcg folic acid, as well as other important vitamins and minerals which are vital for mother and baby.

Managing weight gain One of the best things to help your pregnancy is to watch what you eat. In an average pregnancy, an expecting mother within a healthy BMI range should gain between 25 – 35lbs throughout the pregnancy.

There are lots of sensible ways for you to relax and feel as physically and mentally good as you can throughout your pregnancy

Don’t go overboard on purchases Pregnacare’s research revealed that one in four expecting parents spend more than €2,000 preparing for their new arrival, with an additional third of parents spending between €1,000 to €2,000.

I t ’s i m p o r t a n t t o remember that your baby will out-grow everything you buy them, so a sensible approach is best.

Dealing with insomnia Many women suffer from insomnia and other sleep problems during pregnancy. Try the following methods to get a good night’s sleep: • Start winding down before climbing into bed by taking a warm bath or get your partner to give

you a massage.

• Make sure your room is a comfortable temperature for sleeping. Is it dark and quiet enough?

Heavy or dark-coloured curtains can help keep out unwanted light, and sound machines can help mask the drone of traffic with “white noise”.

Mind your teeth Pregnancy can aggravate dental problems.

Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush after meals or at least twice a day to help prevent cavities and gingivitis. Flossing regularly will also help.

Try not to worry There are a number of ways to deal with any worries you may have.

These include talking

things over with your partner, a family member or your GP. Moderate exercise may also be of some benefit; perhaps some light walking or pre-natal yoga.

Other stress-busting strategies could include massage, mindfulness, and positive-imagery exercises.

Emotional wellbeing The nine-month journey is not only about helping your baby grow but it is also a journey to help you mentally adjust to your impending arrival and the new life you are about to embark on.

Concerns and fears for the future are common during pregnancy and it is important to talk these through with the loved ones around you.

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Tarte Tatin gets a twist with beetroot, creating a fusion that works deliciously well

CELEBRATING the launch of their Irish Beetroot, Ballymaloe Foods have created an innovative twist on the traditional Tarte Tatin. This is a very quick and easy bake, yet is indulgent and moreish.

With caramelised beetroot, crisp pastry, fluffy ricotta and a fresh parsley dressing, Beetroot Tarte Tatin is a wonderful centrepiece for lunch or dinner. This dish, which serves four, is particularly lovely when served with a mixed leaf salad.

Ingredients Tarte l 280g drained Ballymaloe Irish beetroot l 50g butter l 2 tsp brown sugar l 4 tsp Ballymaloe Beetroot vinegar l 1 sheet of puff pastry Topping l 100g Ricotta From its physical layout to the diverse fare on offer, The Brickyard looks to redefine dining experiences in Dundrumand beyond

The Brickyard hopes to build on its quality  EMMA NOLAN

THERE’S a new gastro pub in town. The Brickyard has just opened in Dundrum and it is bringing some “very different and incredibly inventive food along with a great selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails” to the area.

Proprietor Doug Leddin told The Gazette that they hope to “fill a gap in the Dundrum market”.

He said: “We came into this project with the intention of doing things

a little bit differently to anything else Dublin has to offer.

“That carries throughout [ the business], from having our beer taps on the back wall rather than the bar all the way through to our wine and beer list, which is a result of months of research and purposefully sourcing smaller distributers across the board.

“Our head chef, Paul, has a wealth of experience and has trained and worked in some of Dublin’s finest five-star estab-

lishments and, as a result, he brings something very different to what is normally perceived as ‘pub grub’.

“He follows our ethos of sourcing locally-produced quality goods, to the extent that we smoke our mackerel with hay

sourced from Airfield Farm right next door.”

The Brickyard is open now and is located at Balally Luas stop.

Dressing l 1 tbsp Ballymaloe Beetroot vinegar l 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil l 1 tsp brown sugar l 1 shallot finely diced l 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped Preparation l For this recipe, you will need an oven-proof shallow pot or pan. Preheat the oven to 190 C. l Lay out the sheet of puff pastry on the counter top and place your pot on top of it, cut around the rim of the pot to make the correct size disc of pastry, and set it aside for later. l Strain the beetroot but retain the Ballymaloe beetroot vinegar as you will be using some. l Place the sugar, butter and 4tsp of the beetroot vinegar in to your pot, place it on the hob on a medium heat and stir until it begins to caramelise. l Add the beetroot and cook for a further 2 minutes. l Take your pot off the heat and insert your disc of pastry so that the beetroot is covered. l Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes; the pastry will have puffed up and should be golden brown. l While the tarte is cooking, you can make the dressing by adding the parsley and shallot to the olive oil, sugar and beetroot vinegar. l When the tarte is ready, place a plate over the top of the pot , grip firmly and turn it over so that the tarte is transferred to your serving plate with the beetroot side up. l Top with dollops of ricotta and the parsley dressing. l Serve, and enjoy!

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ReelReviews

WAR ON EVERYONE Buddy-cop movie

ALEXANDER Skarsgard and Michael Pena star as a pair of corrupt police officers in New Mexico.

Bob Bolano (Pena) and Terry Monroe (Skarsgard) shake down criminals with ease until they run into a man claiming to be a British Lord (Theo James) who isn’t anything like the helpless perps the duo usually blackmails.

(Cert 16, 98mins)

BRIDGET JONES 3

Three-quel is years late COMING along years after the previous film, Bridget Jones’s Baby (Cert 15A, 123mins) falls a bit flat.

Now in her 40s, a pregnant Bridget (Renee Zellweger) isn’t exactly sure who the father is, but with a couple of choices she’s determined to work it out.

With a plot and music score that’s about as subtle as a sledgehammer, it’s a likeable film, but just not quite classic Bridget.

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN A gothic tale

WHEN his beloved grandfather leaves Jake clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children (Cert 12A, 127mins). But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents.

CINEMA

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN: DIVORCEE GETS ENTANGLED IN MISSING PERSON CASE

Just the ticket for mystery thriller fans

The Girl on The Train is a solid, if often meandering mystery thriller, adapted from the bestselling 2015 book by Paula Hawkins.

Told from the perspective of heart broken alcoholic, Rachel (Emily Blunt), the narrative develops at a sometimesturgid pace. However, as each piece of this Hitchcockian puzzle is slowly uncovered, The Girl on The Train has the potential to grip and not let go.

During her daily train commute to Manhattan, Rachel voyeuristically obsesses with a young couple, Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan (Haley Bennett), catching glimpses of their house from her train window. One morning, Rachel witnesses something shocking and after learning that Megan has been reported missing, she reports what she saw to the authorities.

However, emotionally devastated after the dissolution of her own marriage to Tom (Justin Theroux), Rachel has turned to drink. Her own investigation into Megan’s whereabouts becomes increasingly troubled by

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her unreliable memory, her alcoholic binges and the worrying fact that Rachel herself is a suspect in the police’s investigation.

The Girl on The Train deals with confusion and the muddling of emotions – it is a film just as much about heartache and profound loss as it is about guilt, paranoia and obsession. However, thematically underlining everything in The Girl on The Train is the fragility of memory.

Like many filmmakers before him, Tate Taylor (The Help, Get On Up), deals with this subject by visually constructing his film in a manner that evokes the disoriented act of remembering.

The Girl on The Train is fraught with chronological leaps and contradictory incidents, visually replicating Rachel’s confused, distorted memories.

Thus, Rachel is the archetypal unreliable narrator. This is certainly an interesting narrative component early on in The Girl on The Train, keeping us on our toes. In cinematically replicating Rachel’s inebriated state, the film is afforded a kind of dreamy, stylishly sluggish ambience, which is often visually gratifying.

Unfor tunately, Rachel’s confused state, foggy memories and violently wavering emotions make for an often-muddled middle act that has the tendency to drag. The mystery refuses to move along at a gratify pace and spends a little too long exploring Rachel’s troubled state of mind.

While this is undoubtedly an interesting theme, executed admirably by director Taylor, the weight it’s given results in a film that often feels like its telling two stories.

The Girl on The Train delights with its cryptic opening and exciting climax but would greatly benefit from a little more narrative clarity in its middle act.

There’s a taut, intriguing mystery at the centre of the film, told with

Based on Paula Hawkins’s book (right), the always watchable Emily Blunt delivers a strong performance in the film adaptation

touches of DePalma in its stylised reimagining of Hitchcockian themes.

Blunt is superb as the troubled Rachel, developing a well-rounded heroine that, owing to her own weakness, is equal parts sympathetic, irritating and emotionally affecting.

Despite fine acting allround, the other characters here are not afforded the same depth.

Due to it’s lacklustre mid-section, The Girl on The Train never quite grips like it should.

Though it fails to deliver on its early potential,

there’s an enjoyable, often genuinely unsettling thriller here. Each moment of narrative revelation, when it finally hits, is intensely grati-

fying; if melodramatic mystery thrillers are your kind of thing, The Girl on The Train is certainly worth your time.

Verdict: 7/10

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Whether or not visiting FBI agents can get a damn fine cup of coffee in Kingdom, Virgina, the small town has a number of oddball characters to meet. Rookie FBI agent Anne Tarver and her older partner, Maria Halperin, each have interesting personal stories to reveal – however, without any dialogue, the gamer has to rely on slight animations and visual cues to keep up with the subtle story.

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SMALL, independent games developers (‘indies’) have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, with many successfully moving away from niche gaming on PCs to the bigger gaming ecosystems – and markets – that cross development for consoles offer.

As one of the latest such indie titles to woo critics, and plenty of gamers, Virgina (Cert 12, PC, Mac, PS4, XBO, c. €10) is some-

thing of a curate’s egg, with plenty of parts that should appeal to most people, but some bits that are a little offputting.

Perhaps unfairly described as a mish-mash of a tale, with a FBI agent (think: Dana Scully, from the X-Files) investigating a missing child case in a small town (now think of a Twin Peaks vibe), developers Variable State have crafted a curio indeed.

Behind its basic yet effective graphics, perhaps Virginia’s biggest unique selling point is its

script – there isn’t one.

The entire game is wordless, and plays out across its couple of hours of gameplay without so much as a simple hello.

And yet, despite this “flaw”, Virgina has plenty of atmosphere, successfully evoking a small town Americana feel as its story plays out, while your personal FBI story ticks away in the background.

Add in a subtly shifting dynamic and relationship between the two lead characters – you as a

rookie FBI agent, teaming up with a frosty older partner – and Virgina creates a short but oh-sostylish addition to the burgeoning “walk-em-up” genre: games where little player skill is required to proceed, but which are atmospheric, or have a detailed plot to uncover.

Clumsy editing in its latter half detract from the brief tale, but its stylish delivery and visuals – and its superb movie-like score – make Virginia well worth the visit.

BlackBerry now dead as a dodo DODOS looked up from their typewriters briefly to take note of the latest thing to make it onto the “Extinct” list – the BlackBerry.

Once the must-have gadget for show-offs and early tech adopters al over the world, the BlackBerry was an indispensible tool for lots of businesspeople – so much so that it was nicknamed ‘the CrackBerry’.

Its legions of users were practically glued to it day in, day out, with many people reporting sore ‘BlackBerry thumbs’ from endlessly tapping at, and fiddling with, their

favourite piece of tech.

Times changed, however, and the BlackBerry fell behind the times, and slowly out of favour, as younger, hipper rivals came onto the scene.

In the bold new telecommunications (and latterly, social media-driven) world, the BlackBerry failed to adopt to the changing environment fast enough, or successfully enough, with its sales and popularity fading away in recent years.

Now, time has been called on the once innovative handset, with its makers to con-

centrate on software development instead.

The BlackBerr y name is expected to live on – but just through third-party manufacturers – meaning that, as a practical piece of tech, the BlackBerry is now about as dead as a dodo, or a typewriter.

Space game has a world of problems ALTHOUGH many people liked No Man’s Sky (PC, PS4) when it was recently released, the galaxyexploring game has since found itself at the centre of a whole world of criticisms and negative press headlines, as gamers, critics and industry watchers alike have turned on the title.

Promising the sun and the stars to gamers – literally, with a claimed total of 18 quintillion worlds to discover and explore – No Man’s Sky has since had what many would call a meteoric fall from grace in just a couple of months.

Recent weeks have seen a variety of industry sites dig down into the statistics behind the game, with a variety of sites reporting that Steam figures (the leading PC digital distribution model) reveal a drop of some 90-94% of regular PC players in a short while, with the data also revealing that there are often just as few as 2,000 PC players, or less, playing the game at any one time – a less than stellar figure.

As if that wasn’t gloomy enough press, Britain’s advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, is currently investigating the game following several complaints over its advertising practices – specifically, what was promised in its advertising versus what was delivered.

Here’s hoping that its developers, Hello Games, can turn around all the negativity, before No Man’s Sky’s success lasts just as long as a shooting star ...

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FastSport BOHS SIGN UP SUPPLE FOR THE 2017 CAMPAIGN: BOHEMIANS have signed up goalkeeper Shane Supple to a new contract to remain at the club for the 2017 season.

The goalkeeper, 29, joined Bohs in June after winning the FAI Intermediate Cup with Crumlin United.

He previously starred for Ipswich Town and Ireland’s Under-21s and was also a member of the Dublin panel that won the 2013 All-Ireland senior football championship.

Manager Keith Long said: “Shane’s a top bloke and a really excellent goalkeeper.

“He’s done really well since he’s come into the team and he is exactly the kind of charac-ter we want in the dressing room.

“Shane is the class of player we want to build our team around next season and we hope to announce more signings in the near future.”

Supple is also a St Brigid’s club man and has helped them to win Dublin’s AFL1 title in recent times.

HOCKEY: NEW SIGNING MAKES IT TWO GOALS IN TWO FOR RATHFARNHAM CLUB

Mullins Rocking Rovers MEN’S EY LEAGUE

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THREE Rock Rovers recorded their first win of the new men’s EY Hockey League season with a 2-0 win over Glenanne at Grange Road with a goal in each half.

It follows an opening day defeat to Banbridge before drawing with UCD 3-3 on the opening day of the campaign.

They scored within the first few minutes thanks to Luke Madeley’s penalty corner rebound, following up after an initial shot was charged down.

From there, Glenanne – who were without Joe Brennan, Stephen B r o w n l o w, S h a n e O’Donoghue and Neil

Byrne – created some gilt-edged chances but the best of those was flashed wide at the left post by Eddie O’Malley from a sharp corner rebound.

Rovers, meanwhile, were living on the counter-attack and had a number of strong breaks kept at bay by goalkeeper Leo Micklem and David Keogh at the base of the defence.

In the second half, Three Rock enjoyed more control over the ball and moved the ball around well at pace with Daragh Walsh showing some lovely touches.

They doubled the advantage in the third quarter when James Walker got to the baseline and

while his pull-back took a defender’s stick, Kevin Mullins reacted brilliantly to thrash in the loose ball – his second goal since joining the club.

Glenanne, again, fought back strongly and drew some tidy stops from goalkeeper Jamie Carr while a number of corners chances flashed dangerously in front of goal but were not converted, one particular effort ricocheting inches wide.

Rovers, too, had big chances to extend the lead, Conor Empey shut out by Micklem while a last second corner came to nothing but Rovers were happy with their win.

In the other Dublin

Three Rock Rovers’ new signing Kevin Mullins. Picture: Adrian Boehm

derby, Monkstown piled on the pain for Railway Union who conceded a hatful for the second successive week, ensuring the side from the Merrion Fleet Arena continued their perfect start to the campaign. Lee Cole started the scoring, getting on the end of Kyle Good’s right wing cross.

Gareth Watkins added the second from a stroke before Stephen Cole robbed a defender to bang home from a tight angle.

Good and Geoff Cole weighed in with a few more before David

McCarthy pulled one back at 5-1. But further efforts from Lee Cole, Good and Watkins completed a comprehensive result Pembroke, meanwhile, were left frustrated as they fell 2-1 to reigning champions Lisnagarvey who picked off their 21st successive victory in this competition.

James Lorimer gave the Ulster side the early lead before Pembroke missed from the penalty spot via Alan Sothern. They then conceded a penalty stroke themselves which Daniel Buser scored for

2-0 with two Pembroke players sin-binned – including goalkeeper Mark Ingram – for their protests.

The final quarter saw the Dubliners battle back, moving the ball faster and more directly.

The hugely impressive Harry Spain saw a strong run halted with a rough tackle when in shooting mode for the third stroke of the day. Sothern again stepped up and scored with 12 minutes to go but they could not force an equaliser and Garvey had yet another win.

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Courtyard Liffey Celtics started their season well

COURTYARD Liffey Celtics had too much firepower for Singleton’s SuperValu Brunell in their opening round of basketball’s Women’s Super League.

The Celtics took full advantage of a number of high profile injuries to Brunell in prseason with a comprehensive 73-56 win to get their season up and running with a big win.

“You can only beat what’s in front of you,” said new Celtics Coach Mark Byrne. “It’s only one game and we’ve a long way

to go yet.”

Emma O’Connor weighed in with 23 points while her team mate Jazmen Boone scored 19 with good support from Sorcha Tiernan.

Meteors secured the result of the weekend with a 59-57 win at home to defending regular season champions DCU Mercy. Monet Neal was the chief scorer with 25 points while Eimear Mairtin and Aoife Whelan made solid contributions, building a 34-24 half-time lead before keeping at bay a sustained comeback from the likes

of Sarah Fairbanks, Jasmine Wooton and Irish international Sarah Woods.

UCD Marian top the Men’s Super League after two rounds thanks to a resounding 10784 win over reigning champions UCC Demons in Belfield.

Dustan Moreira and Mike Garrow combined for 43 points while head coach Ioannis Liapakis was equally impressed with his side’s defence.

“People who talk about basketball will say this was a surprise result but we weren’t surprised at all,” said Liapakis.

“I’m really happy with our depth and our chemistry is a lot better. That was something we’d been missing before.”

Neil Randolph inspired Temploegue to a comeback win at home to Pyrobel Killester with three three-pointers in a row on a 17-2 run in the final quarter.

The brother of West Ham Goalkeeper Darren finished with 22 points in total.

Griffith Swords Thunder kept up their 100% record while Irish TV Tralee Warriors, UL Eagles and DCU Saints all picked up first wins.

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Cian’s time to sit back and savour Sam glory

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Kilmacud Crokes man tells KARL GRAHAM the days after All-Ireland victory provide a beautiful moment of realisation of what all the hard yards were for and what they all mean WITH a fourth All-Ireland football title with Dublin in the bank and the dust starting to settle over the first championship double for the county in nearly 40 years, the time for reflection has finally begun for Cian O’Sullivan.

As Januar y comes around each year, many players dow n sticks for their clubs and turn their focus towards their county, hoping that their long trek will culminate in a date at Croke Park come September.

It can be a long slog for the players who try to juggle an ever-growing football schedule with work and personal life.

O’Sullivan combines a management position at tax accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers with his sweeper role for Dublin.

With the sky blues, he

has experienced some amazing moments, ones where the gas tank is empty and running on reserves. But a shot of adrenaline enters the body allowing it to find a new lease of life and bask in the glory of an influential achievement.

That feeling is something O’Sullivan has been able to experience once again in the Croke Park cauldron.

“It’s just the best feeling in the world,” he told GazetteSport. “You hear people saying that the birth of their child or wedding day is the best time of their life, and you have to tick those boxes.

“But, to me, I’d be surprised if anything can emulate that moment when you are sitting on the pitch with the 30 lads that you have soldiered with for the last nine or ten months and

gone through a lot of difficult, tense and hardfought times.

“That moment when it all pays off and the culmination of all the hard work, it is a very special place,” said O’Sullivan.

So intense is the lead up to that moment, however, that its passing can come as somewhat of a relief.

“We are all back with our clubs now so the training doesn’t stop.

But being able to mentally switch off from Dublin mode is something the guys will welcome over the coming weeks.”

The boys in blue put in a much improved performance in the replay but when asked if he was happier having won it on a better performance than what might have been considered a steal in the first tie, due

to the two own goals, O’Sullivan was unsure.

“I probably wouldn’t look on it that way; winning an All-Ireland is the main thing at the end of the day but it was probably nice to get a second chance to perform. Whilst we probably didn’t have the perfect performance again, I think that is just the

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nature of finals, we definitely were better than we were on the first day.”

The Kilmacud Crokes man is also one of the growing number of voices asking for the controversial black card rule to be re-examined.

Dublin footballer, Cian O’Sullivan, pictured in his role as Sure ambassador at Croke Park. Sure is the official statistics partner of the GAA.

“It has been quite topical since it has been brought in and I feel for the referees because it is so hard to have a consistent approach to marshalling it, so it is not easy and it’s not the referee’s fault.

“Perhaps it is something that should be looked at to see if it can be improved because

you would question if there is really a penalty there to a team when they can just bring on another player and have a strong squad.”

With talk amongst some having predictably turned to three-in-a-row for Dublin, the 28-yearold was quick to quash any such premature talk.

“Three in a row would be a massive achievement but probably not something we are going to focus on.

For us, next year is starting off with the O’Byrne Cup in January and working on those performances.

“Jim has a ver y methodical and process-driving approach to management and he definitely won’t be letting the lads get carried away with notions of three-in-a-row in January.”

Roche leads Irish team to UCI road World Cup DUNDRUM native Nicolas Roche has been named in the Irish team of 12 riders to take part at the 2016 UCI road world championships in Doha, Qatar which start next Monday.

The team is a mix of time trial specialists and road riders, who will compete across seventeen events. Ireland’s elite men’s team will feature Sam Bennett, Ryan Mullen and Matt Brammeier in the Road Race with Mullen and Roche competing in the time trail.

“Doha will see a lot of fast races” said Cycling Ireland Technical Director Brian Nugent, who is anticipating a race that will favour the sprinters. “We have selected a team with strong riders across all categories, the profile for the courses are fairly flat, so there should be intense racing, which could come down to bunch sprints.

“The time trial courses will be fast too, and after a strong showing at the European Championships last month, we are hoping for some top performances from the team.”

National champion Anna Turvey will be representing Ireland in the elite women’s time trial as the sole female representative.

This year, the World Championships take place three weeks later than the usual September date to coincide with lower temperatures and a drier forecast in the Middle East country.

The Under-23s will have Michael O’Loughlin and Eddie Dunbar flying the flag in both the time trial and the road race, with Daire Feeley and Matthew Teggart also competing in the road race, an event particularly suited to sprinters this year.

After an impressive European track and road championships, Ireland are entering a young junior team with first year juniors Xeno Young and Ronan Tuomey competing in both the road race and time trial, and Jake Gray also starting in the Road Race.

Racing in Doha begins with the time trials from October 10 to 12 with the road races running from October 14 to 16.

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SOCCER: BALDOYLE SIDE EDGE THEIR WAY INTO THIRD ROUND

Shels set for Dalymount move after 30 Tolka years SHELBOURNE FC has come to an agreement with Dublin City Council to relocate to a redeveloped Dalymount Park as co-anchor tenants with Bohemian FC. Pending the redevelopment of Dalymount, Shelbourne will continue to play out of Tolka Park under a new licence granted by DCC. As part of this agreement, Shelbourne FC Ltd, the company which trades as Shelbourne Football Club, has surrendered its interest in Tolka Park to DCC. In a statement from Shelbourne about the move, they stated: “The decision to leave Tolka was a difficult one for both the directors of Shelbourne FC Ltd and for the board of management of the club. It has been our home for almost three decades and during these years the club enjoyed tremendous success there.

“Both the directors and the club’s board of management are united in the view that the time is right to start planning a move to pastures new. Tolka Park is increasingly showing its age and there was no prospect of attracting investment to redevelop.

“The club would like to thank all of its supporters and sponsors who have remained loyal during these protracted and complex negotiations. The supporters’ patience and understanding has been tremendous particularly given that the negotiations had mainly to be conducted in private with little opportunity for ongoing updates.

“The club would also like to express its gratitude to DCC and in particular to Deputy Chief Executive Brendan Kenny, for the professional and understanding manner in which the negotiations were conducted.

The supportive role played by the FAI and in particular CEO John Delaney throughout the negotiations is also acknowledged and appreciated.

Shels now look forward to moving into the redeveloped Dalymount Park as part of the changing landscape of League of Ireland football on the northside of the Liffey.

The announcement comes a week after Bohs confirmed their intention of moving some operations to the Phoenix Park.

Baldoyle Grange United’s senior team scraped past the challenge of Corduff in the FAI Junior Cup.

Davies grabs late winner

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THERE were dramatic scenes at Brookstone Road last Sunday as Baldoyle Grange United scraped through to the third round of the FAI Junior Cup after a late 3-2 win over Corduff FC. It was a scrappy game that was low on quality and looked like heading for penalties until Barry Davies struck late in extra-time to give his side the victory they probably just about deserved.

The AUL Premier A

side sprang from the traps to take a two-goal lead over the former AUL side form Blanchardstown.

Both goals came from Kyle O’Riordan but Corduff managed to pull one back before half-time.

Corduff got back on level terms through a second half penalty and with the rest of the game remaining goalless, penalties seemed inevitable.

However, Davies popped up in the right place at the right time, to give his side a much needed win.

Baldoyle manager Paul Whelan spoke to GazetteSport about his

SUBWAY SUPPORT SFAI land new sponsor for inter-league events DAN Moulin, of Shamrock Rovers, left, and

Vilius Labutis of Cabinteely, were on hand to launch Subway’s sponsorship of the SFAI inter-league competitions at the NSC, Abbotstown.

Subway will support the SFAI’s Under-12, 13, 15 and 16 inter-league representative competitions which get under way in the coming weeks as part of their growing support of youth sports in Ireland.

Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

team’s dramatic winner and mixed start to the season so far.

“I suppose any win is a good win but it was a scrappy enough, hardfought game,” he said. “I think neither side played particularly good football on the day but it’s all about getting into the next round.

“I think we were always just the better side. Corduff battled hard and made us work for it but it was a very scrappy affair with poor quality.

“I was delighted to get out without having to go to penalties because it

becomes a lottery then and can go either way at that stage. I’m just happy to get the win and move on.”

Baldoyle have only won one of their league games so far – a 3-2 home win over Usher Celtic. A 2-2 draw away to fellow strugglers Rivervalley Rangers is the only other point they have accumulated this season.

“We’ve had a very tough start to the season because we are missing an awful lot of bodies.

At the moment we have nine first team players either away or injured.

“We’ve a lot of players signed but unavailable to us at the minute so we are just trying to get through a tough period and hopefully start to get a couple of players back this week that we haven’t had in a while.

“It has certainly been a tough couple of months for us,” said Whelan.

The team finished mid-table last season in their debut appearance in AUL Premier A following the merging of local rivals Baldoyle United and Grange United.

They hope to build on that once they have a full squad available again.

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HURLING: DONNYCARNEY SIDE FALL TO SOUTHSIDERS

Kilmacud Crokes on the attack against Craobh Chiarain last Friday. Picture: Diarmuid O’Gallchobhair

O’Rorke and Crokes power past Craobh

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CRAOBH CHIARAIN barely had to stumble out of their own training ground to face Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park in their Senior Championship hurling quarter final on Friday night.

The Donnycarney club found a de facto home advantage of little benefit, though, as their opponents put them away by doing the simple things right in a game with a nasty edge.

Oisin O’Rorke was the node for Crokes, the Dublin man consistently threatening from full forward.

Craobh Chiarain weren’t without their chances, however, with Matt Collins in the Crokes goal pulling off a stunning diving save midway through the southsider’s scoring run.

Crokes never looked less than in control.

When Chiarain finally clocked their second point, it simply pushed

Crokes on: in a scrappy break, O’Rorke was the quickest to react to a Stephen Chester block to tap into an empty net.

The goals started to fly in. O’Rorke hit another, while Chester in the Chiarain goal prevented the game from totally running away from them with a couple of sharp saves. Keith Ryan’s def lected effort beat Kelly in the Crokes goal at the other end, but with barely twenty minutes on the clock, Crokes lead had already stretched to 2-8 to 1-2.

The gap narrowed a fraction before half time, but Crokes were doing the simple things right, consistently taking their points while Chiarain struggled for quality possession and squandered chances by optimistically going for goal.

In deteriorating conditions, the second half was a scrappy affair in which Chiarain slowly edged back into the game, but in blanket rain, both sides struggled to get a grip.

O ’ R o r ke ’s p o o r, snatched effort on the edge of the Chiarain

box was indicative of the dow npour, with Mahon succeeding at the other end, before Sean McGrath effectively put the game to bed with a lashed third goal for Crokes.

The game was taking on a nasty edge, with some niggly tackles and a couple of shoving matches ending with a red card each for Darren Kelly for Chiarain and Caolan Conway for Crokes, both for separate vicious slaps at opponents with their sticks.

As the game meandered towards a close, Chiarain lost the run of themselves, and - following a stamp against a Crokes player on the ground accompanied by a dig from a second player - can consider themselves fortunate to finish with even 14 players on the pitch.

O’Rorke missed a late clip on goal for Crokes, but the southsiders superiority was ultimately clear, with the final margin 3-11 to 1-6. They progress to the semi finals.

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Vincent’s and Lucan set for final rematch ST VINCENT’S will meet Lucan Sarsfields in a repeat of the 2015 Dublin camogie senior championship final next Sunday at Abbotstown as part of the annual finals day.

The latter completed the final line-up with a superb replay win over Na Fianna on a 2-11 to 1-7 win over Na Fianna.

It sets up a repeat of last year’s final against St Vincent’s as they look to make the big breakthrough that eluded them last year.

The home side had much the better start to the game with 1-3 on the scoreboard inside seven minutes – Mairi Moynihan, Ciara Casey and Aoife McKearney pointing before Sarah Collins cut loose for a fine goal.

Niamh Rock settled Na Fianna with two pointed frees but Samantha Fitzgerald and Ali Twomey got Lucan back on track.

Na Fianna did get a break when Rock’s shot on goal was initially stopped by Joelene Hoary but she was unable to stop the sliotar creeping over the line. Another Rock free left just a point between the sides at the break. She also drew the sides level.

But Lucan finished much the stronger and impressive substitute Lourda Kavanagh gave them the lead with a great point in the 47th minute. This was quickly followed by points from Sarah Collins, Ciara Casey and Orla Beagan.

The final place was clinched in the 61st minute when Collins used her strength to win the ball before first-timing to the net.

It sets up a thrilling repeat of last year’s decider against St Vincent’s that also went to a replay.

The pair will showdown at 3pm on the stand-side pitch at the national sports campus as part of an end-of-season festival.

Earlier in the day, Skerries will meet St Jude’s at 12pm in the Senior 2 final while Kilmacud Crokes play Faughs Celtic at 2pm in the Senior 3 decider on the enclosed pitch.

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Connolly’s cool penalty plays pivotal role in keeping Sam Maguire back in Dublin for another year as Croke Park replay serves up a thriller

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DIARMUID Connolly proved one of the stars of the show as he coolly converted a secondhalf penalty to help Dublin defeat Mayo by a point in their All-Ireland SFC final replay.

In a game that held all the same tension and talking points of its predecessor, it was Dublin who edged it 1-15 to 1-14 to secure the first AllIreland double in the county’s history.

After having close tabs kept on him in the first final, St Vincent’s star Connolly eventually emerged as having a critical hand in keeping Sam Maguire in the capital for another year.

Speaking afterwards, though, about the pen-

alty Connolly, had a typically nonchalant reply to what was an incredible pressure situation.

“Just take a breath, put it in the corner, and walk away. That’s all it is!

“After the replay there was still nothing in this game, absolutely nothing. They had the free at the end to draw it again, there was really nothing in it and that’s credit to them. Commiserations to them, they put an absolutely massive fight together there for two games. We barely snuck it by just one point, that’s how close it was.

“We weren’t going to defend this Sam Maguire, we were going to attack it and win it. I said that two months ago and that’s what we went after,” said Connolly.

Dublin had learned from their slow start in the first game and started this one with much more intensity to race into a four point lead within the first ten minutes, three of them coming from the boot of championship top scorer Dean Rock.

Mayo didn’t panic, however, and were soon level after a four-point salvo of their own. The ascendency was swinging back and forth until Mayo struck the first goal of the game in the 18th minute through the controversial Lee Keegan.

A minute later and more scrutiny was shone on the divisive black card rule after Jonny Cooper was given an early bath for grabbing the ankles of Mayo full-back Donal Vaughan.

Keegan then saw black for a similar offence on Connolly just before the end of a half that threatened to boil over with three yellow cards were flashed.

The biggest moment came early in the second-half when Mayo keeper Rob Hennelly fumbled a Paul Flynn delivery into the hands of Paddy Andrews before fouling the forward as he went for goal.

Hennelly was black carded and St Vincent’s star Connolly stepped up to finish clinically past replacement keeper David Clarke.

Dublin’s stronger bench seemed to make the difference and when Cillian O’Connor drifted a placed ball wide deep into added time, it was the Dubs who left Croke Park in ecstasy.