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Cllr: ‘We need to cop on and legalise cannabis’ PBP’s Dave O’Keeffe says ‘demonised’ herb is safe and should be allowed for medicinal purposes

 EMMA NOLAN A DU N L AO GH A I R E politician has called on the Government to legalise marijuana for medicinal use – arguing that there is “irrefuta-

ble evidence that cannabis is safe and effective”. People Before Profit’s Dave O’Keefe is to table a motion calling on his DLR colleagues to back his bid for the council to send a letter to Health Minister Simon Harris asking

him to support cannabis for medical use. Cllr O’Keefe told The Gazette this week that cannabis has been “demonised for too long”. Full Story on Page 2


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POLITICS | PBP CALL ON COUNCIL TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Public urged to support medicinal cannabis Bill A DUN Laoghaire politician is calling on the Government to allow the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Cllr Dave O’Keefe (PBP) will table a motion at the next DLR council meeting, calling on his fellow councillors to support his bid for the council to send a letter to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, asking him to support cannabis for medical use. This motion comes on the foot of a push to provide legal protection for patients, using cannabis for medicinal purposes, suffering from conditions such as epilepsy

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and Parkinson’s disease. It coincides with a bill tabled by Deputy Gino Kenny – Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016 – that was debated in the Dail on December 1. The support for legal protection of cannabis for medicinal use in Ireland is part of an international movement that includes a wide spectrum

Cllr Dave O’Keefe (PBP) wants the council to support calls for the use of cannabis for medical reasons

of medical professionals. A recent Red C poll shows that 92% of peo-

ple here believe that cannabis should be legalised when recommended by a doctor. Speaking on his motion, Cllr O’Keefe told The Gazette that cannabis has been “demonised for too long”. He said: “Its medici-

nal benefits are simply ignored. Medicinal cannabis can have a positive impact on the quality of life, in terms of reducing pain and distress for people suffering from illnesses such as MS, cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy and Dravet’s

syndrome. “There is irrefutable evidence that cannabis is safe and effective. Reports ... show that the benefits of medicinal cannabis are becoming too over whelming to simply ignore any further. “It is now time for Ireland to take a step into the 21st centur y and provide legal protection and access to safe, highstandard, quality-based cannabis medicine by passing Gino Kenny’s Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016. “I would urge people to contact their local TDs and demand that they support Deputy Kenny’s Bill,” he said. The motion will be debated at the next Dun Laoghaire-Rathdow n council meeting on December 12.

FASTNews

Wins for young entrepreneurs A 26 YEAR OLD from Sandyford has been named Best Young Entrepreneur in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. Ciara Clancy is the founder of Beats Medical in Sandyford. The business has developed an app that enables people with Parkinson’s to take greater control of their condition. Ciara also won the category for Best Established Business and an investment fund from the Local Enterprise Office worth €15,000. In the Best StartUp category, Gianni Clifford (25) took first prize of €15,000 for his Dun Laoghaire-based company, Fillit, an online platform that connects people with spaces. Aidan Kilgannon (32) of Stillorgan took first prize of €7,000 in the Best Business Idea category for his personal fitness product, AK Rock.

New aged care facility greenlit

O’Gara’s all set to cycle to Galway to help a hospital

DUBLIN footballer Eoghan O’Gara – and a certain Sam – was on hand to help supporters launch the 2017 Galway Cycle – an annual charity cycling event run by Maynooth University students which will see hundreds of cyclists cycle 200km each way to and from Galway on the weekend of April 7 next. The cycle has supported many charities down the years, with Dun Laoghaire’s National Rehabilitation Hospital to gain from the cyclists’ efforts next year. The fundraising will go towards equipping some areas of the paediatric family-centred rehabilitation unit within the new hospital build.

DUN LaoghaireRathdown County Council have granted permission for an aged care facility in Leopardstown. Located off the Ballyogan Road, the proposed facility will be situated close to a large shopping centre, the LUAS, the M50 and in between two housing estates. It will provide many nearby elderly residents with a retirement option close to home, and to their families. The application permits the construction of a four- to five-storey facility with 224 bedrooms, as well as ample parking spaces for both cars and bicycles to service staff, visitors and residents.


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Annalise makes waves again

RATHFARNHAM’S Olympic hero, sailor Annalise Murphy (inset), added another impressive win to her record when she claimed a joint Sports Person of the Year award alongside West Cork rowing brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan. At the 2016 People of the Year awards organised by Rehab at the Citywest Hotel, the Silver-winning sailor at the Rio games was honoured alongside fellow Silver medallists, the O’Donovans, for their men’s lightweight double scull at the games. The trio’s superb success at water sports were singled out their individual and collective efforts for Ireland in Brazil. Pictured collecting the shared award from Grainne Seoige (left) are brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, and Annalise’s brother, Finn, collecting it on her behalf. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

A TEMPLATE of a press release that was meant for members of the Fine Gael party got a lot of attention on Twitter last week when Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP), who received the email in error, posted it online. The template had a number of blank spaces throughout where information relevant to each TD and county councillor’s constituency were due to be inserted. The email template was in relation to a number of grants that were announced for various different counties by the Minister for Rural Development, Michael Ring. W h e n C l l r S my t h received the email, he promptly posted it on

Twitter (excerpt above), saying: “Actual letter sent to me by Fine Gael today.” Many online users commented on the thread, saying it “exposed lazy politicians”. A Fine Gael spokesperson said: “The document to which you refer was not sent to Cllr Smyth by the

Fine Gael Press Office. It was circulated within the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party ... and then was accidentally forwarded to Cllr Smyth.” Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG) took the tweet in good humour, however, and added that councillors work hard without the

same resources as politicians at national government level. She said: “I don’t know how Cllr Smyth received the press release template from Fine Gael. Somebody obviously boobed! “These templates are a quick way of giving us easily usable information that we might otherwise have missed.” Cllr Smyth told The Gazette this week that although he thought it would be funny to tweet the email template, he understood that mistakes happen. “The truth is that we all make mistakes and I am sure Fine Gael will be looking out for any mistakes that I make the next time I send out a mailshot.”


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Families get ready for a fun Christmas W

HILE people all over Dun Laoghaire have plenty of local festive fun to enjoy, some families have swapped local sights for Kildare. A number of Dun laoghaire families were spotted visiting historic Palmerstown House in Johnstown, which has been temporarily transformed into Santa’s House, with lots of Christmas fun for everyone to enjoy.

A great welcome for Dun Laoghaire children Cayla, Carla and Corey McGrane from Santa Claus and his elf, Susie. Pictures: Aisling Conway

Cassie and Layla Molloy

Santa’s elves, Snowflake and Twinkle

Robert, Aiden, Anna, Olga, Philis and Grainne Byrne meet SantaClaus

COURTS | DUN LAOGHAIRE MAN COMMITTED TO CENTRAL MENTAL HOSPITAL

Man found not guilty of killing mother by reason of insanity A DUN Laoghaire man who stabbed his mother to death has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Fionn Braidwood (32), from Clarinda Park East in Dun Laoghaire, was charged with murdering his mother, Jane Braidwood (65), with a kitchen knife on January 20, 2015. He also attacked his sister, Ceili Braidwood, as she sought help and pass-

er-by Anthony Maguire, who intervened. In what the judge called a “very distressing case”, the court heard that retired psychiatrist Jane Braidwood died after receiving three stab wounds to her chest. Two consultant psychiatrists gave evidence during the trial that Mr Braidwood was suffering from schizophrenia and would have been unable

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to refrain from his actions. They both said that he met the requirements for the special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. After a period of 32 minutes deliberating on

Wednesday, a jury of two men and ten women returned verdicts of not guilty by reason of insanity on the three counts. The court heard that on the night of Jane Braidwood’s murder, she and

her son were having an argument because he wanted to move to Australia. He became angr y when his mother told him she didn’t think he should go. He had been on medication for bi-polar schizophrenia and manic depression but had gone off them three months before the incident. His sister, Ceili, said their mother brought up

the issue about medication with him and Fionn went silent before losing control. He “strolled purposefully” to a drawer in the kitchen, got a knife and stabbed his mother a number of times. Ceili was punched in the head when she tried to intervene. After the jury members had delivered their verdict, Justice Carmel Stewart thanked them for their

attention and commitment to the case. She said: “This was a short trial, but that doesn’t make it any less distressing on the issues you have had to listen to.” Justice Stewart then made an order committing Mr Braidwood to go to the Central Mental Hospital immediately and to be brought back before the court again on December 16.


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Out and About

A celebration for Kilmacud Crokes T

HE sponsors of Kilmacud Crokes, Bank of Ireland, recently hosted an appreciation/recognition night in the club to highlight the voluntary work of club and team mentors, coaches, committee members, and all those who give so much for the club. With almost 300 people in attendance, the evening turned out to be very successful, with comedian Colm O’Regan entertaining the crowd. A special presentation was made to Mick Garry who recently retired as principal at St Laurence’s School in Stillorgan. Another special presentation was made to the family of club stalwart, Tony O’Shaughnessy, who couldn’t be there on the night but was warmly thanked in his absence. Our shots give a flavour of the night, and the great atmosphere that was enjoyed by all.


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Out and About

Catching up on all the best local news were Mark Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel; Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Pat Neill, president, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

A Chamber of fun at a special business lunch M

ORE Than 150 guests were happy to p-p-pick up a penguin at the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber President’s lunch

at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killney recently, where their feathered friend – PJ the Penguin – was being used to help fundraise for the Peter McVerry Trust.

Guest speakers included Dr Sheila Willis, director general, Forensic Science Ireland and sponsor Eddie Buckley, head of AIB Bank, South Dublin. The event

was a great way to support the popular cause as well as to network with similar businesspeople and entrepreneurs from across the county.

Aileen Eglington, AE Consulting and Liz and Jim Ferris, Irish Life

Andrew Mernagh, DLR Chamber

Eithne Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel with Dearbhla Lawson, Georgina

Mark Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel and Mary

Sweetnan and Mary Ruane from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

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| A MOVIE FULL OF MAGIC AND INTRIGUING IMAGINATION

Brighdin Colper and Catherine Cullen

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

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Beauties descend to find the beasts T

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

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Devon Murray and Jenny Moore

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DUBLINBUSINESS OPINION | 2017 COULD SEE INITIATIVES START TO HELP DUBLINERS

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

Boost for Dublin as Belfast cash management firm is set to deliver 20 jobs here A BELFAST firm is to create 20 jobs in Dublin. RMS Group Services is creating 300 new jobs over the next five years – 20 of which will be based in Dublin. RMS is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent providers of bespoke cash management. Established in 2005, its services include cash and

valuables in transit, cash processing, coin and note supply, foreign exchange and ATM services. Tony McAleenan, finance director, said: “We’ve grown the business steadily over the past 11 years, solidifying our position in Northern Ireland whilst breaking into new markets, particularly Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.”

LASTThursday morning the Mansion House was taken over by students of UCD’s Marketing Smurfit Business School for the bi-annual UCD Business Breakfast, sponsored by Electric Ireland. Students of the Smurfit Marketing Development Practice Masters course were joined by thought leaders in health and wellness within Irish business. The theme of the breakfast was, T he Impact of Health and Wellness on Irish Business. The panel consisted of Niall McGrath, cofounder of Fulfill Nutrition; Dave and Steve Fly nn, founders of Happy Pear; and Aideen

O’Colmain, Corporate Wellness Director at Fitbit. The theme was discussed from the perspective of their own businesses while also addressing health trends surrounding local and global business in 2017. Speaking at the event, Steve Flynn discussed the difficulties of starting a health movement and business alike: “It was difficult to start a revolution – we opened a juice bar to get young people involved, and then saw them in the chipper that night. “It’s all about your perspective and perseverance. They say it takes 10 years to become an overnight success – for us, it took 13.”

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

Taking some steps to tame Bi-annual UCD breakfast Dublin’s property market focuses on health, wellness THE old chestnut of demand exceeding supply is still the hot topic in Dublin this year as we saw activity in the housing market increase steadily. As a result, prices have increased in the capital by over 6% while doubledigit growth was recorded in the country. T here is hope for 2017 that initiatives will improve matters, such as: • Help to buy scheme • Central Bank’s modification on the banks’ lending rules • The Government’s Action Plan for housing and homelessness • NAMA’s phased releasing of sites to developers for construction The Help to Buy scheme

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

All the elements for a thriving property market are in place as the economy continues to grow with high employment and consumer confidence increasing. Hopefully, the banks who are becoming more competitive can start to lend more and help to match the needs of Dublin property buyers.

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


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TRIGGER IS AIMING TO FIND HIS NEW HOME

OUR Dog of the Week looking for his #SpecialSomeone* is Trigger, a tri-pawed three-year-old male Collie cross. He loves an active life and doesn’t let the fact he only has three legs stop him from living life to the max. Being a typical clever Collie, he always enjoys new challenges, loves the company of other dogs, and would make a great addition to a family who already have a dog. He is a sweet and loving, active doggie seeking an active family. Finding a wonderful new home and starting life over again is so important to Trigger, and to us. If you can be Trigger’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.

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

Deady does it the hard way  MIRIAM DOONA

BRIAN Deady is looking to top off a fantastic year by helping Dubliners ring in the new one on December the 31st. The up-and-coming soul man, who was recently snapped up by Decca Records, has been making the music industry sit up and take notice with the re-release of his second album, Non-Fiction, last month. And in three weeks he’ll rub shoulders with Walking On Cars, The Blizzards and Little Hours for a massive live show from the iconic setting of St Stephen’s Green for this year’s 3Countdown Concert. The talented song-writer took time out to describe the whirlwind last few months to The Gazette, during which he revealed the inspiration for his unique brand of R&B, one of whom is esteemed US record producer Nile Rodgers. Rodgers, co-founder of disco legends Chic, has collaborated with everyone

from Lady GaGa, David Bowie, Madonna and Pharrell Williams, so for a lad from West Cork to work with such an influential giant of the industry was a dream. Brian told The Gazette: “Meeting Nile Rogers was great, it was that extra push when you needed it. He is just sound, he has gone past trying to be cool... he’s genuine, he has no agenda to impress. “The last few months have been so busy and getting caught up with so many different things and so many choices; which manager to choose, which label. “So, I have gone through that phase and every now and again, I have to say... ‘Hang on, this is really good…enjoy this’.” On his dream collaborations, he said: “I’ve only recently been introduced to co-writing. I’ve always wanted to work with someone like Pharrell – I think we have similar influences. It’s cool to see how other people work. I was invited to a songwriter retreat where you’re random-

ly put in a room with two or three other people with a guitar and you write a song. “The talent there was incredible. Nik Kershaw was there, some of the lads from Deacon Blue, some of the lads from Squeeze, Dave Stewart was there too.” Non-Fiction has been described as both soulful and substantial, but Brian summed up the album with a very different adjective – sparse. “It is a revealing album. To get the material, I had to work through my own personal stuff and then the songs became boats, guiding me through it. So it was an interesting period but not an easy one.” He added: “The tone, in a word, I’d say bare. I wanted it to be a lyrical album and that was the overall plan from the start, to be a lyrical album… to be sparse, without it being too sparse.”

Some words of advice for aspiring singer-songwriters? “Just stick with it,” he says. “It’s about weathering the storms – it sounds a little cliché but sometimes you have to suffer a bit to be fuelled by that drive of wanting to do it.” WE have a pair of TICKETS to the 3Countdown Concert at St Stephen’s Green on New Year’s Eve AND a SIGNED copy of Non-Fiction to give away to one lucky reader. See our 12 Days of Christmas competition, which s t a r t s t o d a y, to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize.


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

SANTA EXPERIENCE BACK FOR LOVELY FESTIVE EVENT THE SANTA Experience is back in Dublin and it’s a truly lovely festive family event. Taking place in Dunnes Stores in the Ilac Centre, visitors will be accompanied by elves, reindeer, penguins and polar bears, and before enjoying an individual meeting with Santa Claus himself. Each visit includes full engagement with Santa and his elves, as well as every child receiving a gift. There is also a professional photographer on site to capture the magical moment with Santa for every family. The Santa Experience supports Temple St Dublin and Mercy Street Cork children’s hospitals, who they also visit each year with Santa and his elves. Admission is just €10 per child and €3 per adult. Book online at santaexperience.ie.

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

BEST OF IRISH CREATIVITY COMING TO THE RDS SHOWCASE, Ireland’s international creative expo will take place in the RDS in the new year, showcasing the works of 450 Irish designers to an international market of buyers. Taking place from January 22 to 25, in the New Year, the trade fair, which was founded by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland 41 years ago, is an international launch pad for the 450 Irish designers, manufacturers and craftspeople who unveil their new season collections across fashion, jewellery, home and giftware. A particular emphasis is placed on new products to market, providing Irish retailers with opportunities to discover and stock up on the latest design-led products, many of which are unique to the show. Visit showcaseireland.com for more information.

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Alongside the indoor and outdoor attractions at Winter Funderland, iSkate – at 600 square metres – is Ireland’s largest outdoor ice rink. The outdoor rink, introduced in 2015 proved hugely popular and returns for this year’s event With spectacular lighting, iSkate creates a winter wonderland atmosphere outside the Simmonscourt Pavillion. For many patrons an hour on the ice rink along with the thrills of the fairground provides a perfect family day out. With a Pay-As-You-Go per ride option, or the choice of P.O.P. (Pay- One-Price) wristbands allowing hours of unlimited fun, including the family wristband option, Winter Funderland is a wonderful family day out this Christmas in Dublin. To be in with a chance to WIN a Family Pass to the grand opening of Winter Funderland on Thursday, December 15, see our 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS competition which kicks off today. These exclusive passes will admit 2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children, and all attractions and rides on the day are FREE of charge. See Page 24 for more details.

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DECEMBER sees the return to Winter Funderland of top thrill rides from the continent. This year the star attraction is sure to be “Around the World,” a swing ride from Germany which at 60 metres stands almost twice the height of the traditional Funderland Ferris Wheel. With spectacular lighting, the “Around the World” ride is sure to be a big hit at this year’s show. The “Eclipse,” and “Discovery” are top thrill rides from the Continent, while the much loved “Power Wave” makes a welcome return visit from Holland to Dublin. The sensational “Speed Loop” Rollercoaster, which was introduced to the RDS b a c k i n 2 014 , i s a t h r i l l seekers favourite and will be joined by the “Take Off”, “Ice Jet” and “Waltzer” to name just a few. With lots of Kiddie Rides and family attractions where parents can accompany children, Winter Funderland will present a huge array of attractions for all ages. For those who prefer to remain on “terra firma,” lots of games of skill and chance present the chance to win some of Winter Funderland’s famous giant teddies and soft toys.

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

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

A DUBLIN hairdresser has won the hugely coveted Platinum prize at Wella’s 2016 International TrendVision Award in Barcelona. Darren Lacken, of Crow Street Collective in Temple Bar, was awarded the top prize of the night and crowned Platinum Colour Award Winner. Darren’s look interpreted the A/W trend, Bronde Luxe, and his beautiful model, Jennifer, captivat-ed the eye of the judges. He showcased the quality of hairdressing in Ireland to be amongst the best in the world, leading the way with exceptional colour creativity and flair. Speaking about his win, Darren said: “It is

a huge honour for me as the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award is widely respected so I am thrilled to have won the Platinum prize. “There was strong competition from amazing hairdressers across the world, so it’s a fantastic achievement and I’m really delighted to be part of it.” Lead judge Josh Wood praised the Platinum winner, saying: “Every year, I’m totally amazed by the quality, but this year all these people are winners. “Darren showcased an incredible use of the Wella colour portfolio and an understanding of strong technique. All of that technical knowledge was blended into something that I thought was really beautiful.”

Arnotts’ excitement at Charlotte Tillbury lines MAKE-UP lovers rejoice – Charlotte Tillbury has arrived at Arnotts. Known for some cult products, Charlotte is now bringing her make-up revolution to Arnotts. She said: “Dublin is a make-up mecca and the women here really understand the power of make-up, so it’s incredibly exciting for me to launch my first Arnott’s counter.” Donald McDonald, managing director of Arnotts, said: “We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Tilbury into the beauty hall at Arnotts. Charlotte has been at the forefront of the makeup industry for over 20 years and we are looking forward to having such an exciting brand join our beauty offer. “Our ambition at Arnotts is to continue to deliver exceptional service and quality products, and to cre-ate new and exciting experiences for existing and new customers.”

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

SITE SET ON SHOWCASING IRISH DESIGNERS  EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

THE Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) has launched DesignIreland.ie – a new web platform dedicated to showcasing the work of Ireland’s leading designers and craftspeople. The site aims to provide consumers the world over with inspiration, images and stories about

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

tional retailers including Heal’s, The New Craftsmen and Wolf & Badger in the UK, The Citizenry in the US, and Stor in Tokyo. Karen Hennessy, chief executive of DCCoI, said: “This new site forms part of DCCoI’s strategic goal to increase awareness of Irish design and craft at home and abroad, capitalising on the growing international reputation of the sector in recent years.

“Design Ireland has been developed as a premium brand to celebrate and champion the wonderful contemporary work being produced all over the island of Ireland. “We hope consumers will be inspired to seek out and purchase unique Irish-designed and made work throughout the year, but particularly over the coming weeks as they shop for gifts this Christmas.”


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STYLE Red sequins dress with choker €89.90

Champagne sequin dress €89.90

Black & Pink Floral sequins dress €69.90

Red knee-length lace dress €59.90

Julian Boutique is a hidden treasure JULIAN BOUTIQUE, Cookstown, is a new, stylish boutique with dresses for all occasions, offering truly unexpected elegance and beauty in the midst of an industrial estate. Since opening in May, the boutique has been fulfilling a lifelong dream for its owners, Donna Mills and Oonagh Doyle, while manager Aislin Maxwell is bringing her industry experience from working with top suppliers in London and Paris to bear on the business. Aislin’s fashion experience applies across the board, with the boutique’s superb range covering a full range of party, debs,

bridesmaids and cocktail dresses, and catering for sizes from 6 to 26. Julian Boutique offers a warm ambiance to all, with both the courteous staff and the boutique’s layout impressing. There’s an air of a grande ballroom about the premises, with the spacious fitting rooms offering comfort that’s just a dress away. Located just five minutes off the M50 (Tallaght), Julian Boutique is a must-see for anyone wanting to find their perfect dress. Located at Unit A13, Second Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, the boutique can be contacted at 01 451 3950.

Peach lace knee-length dress €59.90

Deep teal long dress €149.90

Rose gold and black bodysuit €44.90


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

Electric car charging network to get a boost BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered electric car charging network in Europe. The car companies intend to make substantial investments to create the network, underscoring each company’s belief in the future of electric mobility. The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of electric charging stations across Europe in order to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. Their combined belief is that this will be an important step towards facilitating massmarket electric vehicle adoption. The projected ultra-fast high-powered charging network with power levels up to 350kW will be significantly faster than the most powerful charging system deployed today. The build-up is planned to start in 2017. An initial target of about 400 sites in Europe is planned. By 2020 the customers should have access to thousands of high-powered charging points. The goal is to enable long-distance travel through opennetwork charging stations along highways and major thoroughfares, which has not been feasible for most electric car drivers to date. The charging

Crossing over comfortably with Peugeot’s 2008

During 2016 Peugeot started a more serious foray into the crossover market. Here, MICHAEL MORONEY reports on his test drive of the new 2008 which has started a trend – and you can expect to see more in terms of SUV dynamics from Peugeot in 2017. THE crossover is the new motoring term to describe a car that can be as comfortable and agile on the road as it is in moderate off-road conditions. Car companies are selling the concept as one that fits with people’s active outdoor lifestyles and isn’t being outdoor, healthy and active something that we all aspire to. The fact that Peugeot does off-road is surprising for many car buyers and up until I took the new Peugeot 2008 it was a claim that I was also a little sceptical about. This compact estate car is not a heavy-duty offroad vehicle although it is surprising how effec-

tive it can be in muddy North Dublin stubble fields. Peugeot has developed what is called a Grip Control system to allow their cars to have enough extra traction on the front wheels to cope with difficult driving conditions. Take a car to the Ploughing and you will test those conditions. North county Dublin is the home of potato growing and I took the car across some potato fields and into some greening stubbles to check its offroad credentials. I was well impressed with the small car’s ability to travel across ground, coping with ruts and soft spots

that would be suspect for a normal car. T his small crosso ver SUV comes with unique ability to make it a worthwhile car option for those who want to explore beyond the tarmac. It’s compact and tidy on the road, gives good confidence to tackle the muddy road conditions and modest field ruts with some degree of surety. The 2008 is one of Peugeot’s best sellers. I’ve driven both the thrifty 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version and the diesel version powered by a 1.6 litre HDi engine. Engine the performance is good across both models, with

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

PSA has pick-up plans for 2018 IT seems that almost every car maker has plans to offer a 4x4 pick-up as the market keeps growing for these versatile vehicle, especially in developing countries. The French PSA Group with owns the Citroen and Peugeot brands has announced that it plans to start building a pick-up in mid-2018 in North Africa to meet demand in the Tunisian market. PSA said the factory will build 1,200 Peugeot branded vehicles annually. It is believed that PSA may use the Toyota Hilux pick-up for its model in a similar way that Nissan, Renault and soon Mercedes Benz are sharing pick-up technology. Toyota and PSA already co-operate to build vans.

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

Peugeot 2008 SUV 1.2 PureTech

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

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

the diesel version being modestly more economical while the petrol powered car is lively and only modestly more expensive to run. For me the 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version has so much to offer both in terms of keener pricing and a great driving feel. The slightly more expensive diesel version has better torque and that can be called upon of the going gets sticky. The top of the range diesel version is rated at 120bhp versus 110bhp for the 1.2 petrol, and it comes with significantly more torque. Despite that its towing rating is not much better. There is a significant up to 30% advantage in terms of

fuel economy when you take the diesel option. So while the petrol version that I drove is a very lively and smooth car to drive with its award-winning engine, the diesel version makes more sense in terms of running costs, even if it is priced a little higher. Peugeot has a new GT line for the 2008, adding a higher level of style and fittings and giving the car a stronger more off-road look. The test car was fitted with a six-speed automatic gearbox that was easy to use and worked well with the Grip Control system when called into duty. The 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version takes the form of an award winning


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Audi A5 and Q2 receive Euro NCAP five star safety awards

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

THE new Audi A5 and Q2 have each been awarded top grades in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) test. The cars scored highly in the both the adult and child safety ratings, as well as for pedestrian protection and other safety systems. Emergency braking systems were introduced to the evaluation procedure in 2016. As standard, the Audi Q2 is equipped with an emergency braking assistant as part of Audi pre sense front. The system looks out for other vehicles or pedestrians in the path of the vehicle and if a collision is eminent, it warns the driver and if necessary initiates automatic emergency braking. The new Audi A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback models were also awarded the top grade of five stars. Both models offer high levels of safety for adults and children, as well as good pedestrian protection. The standard Audi pre-sense city helps the A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback to avoid accidents. At

three-cylinder engine. These engines are rarely as smooth in terms of acceleration as this Peugeot engine is and the three-cylinder feel is normally very noticeable from behind the wheel. This is the best three-cylinder petrol engine that I have driven and it adds to the driving enjoyment of the car when it’s matched with the automatic gearbox. Petrol running costs can be more significant than diesel ones, especially for the higher use driver. The GT version test car that I drove delivered an impressive fuel economy rating of 20.8km/litre (4.8l/100km or 59mpg) over a 1,100km lengthy driving experi-

ence. The CO2 emission level is low at 110g/km (road tax €190) for the automatic petrol version, just €10/year more expensive than the diesel model. The use of the Grip Control system in the fields probably added to my fuel usage. The system is controlled by a dial located on the centre console. It allows you to choose from five driving modes. These are standard ESP, Snow Mode, Mud Mode, Sand Mode and ESP off mode. Most of my driving was in standard mode and I switched on the move to Mud Mode once I crossed into field conditions. There was no clunk of a gear, just a new image

on the dash to tell me that I was in Mud Mode and confidence to tackle the soft field conditions. The system doesn’t add to the car’s towing ability, it is designed more to boost traction in poor ground conditions. Peugeot claims that it uses electronic components rather than mechanical systems that are already installed in the car. The Goodyear 205/50R17 Vector 4Seasons tyres added no extra weight so there is no excessive fuel consumption, unlike a traditional 4x4’s. The GT version of the 2008 is also more attractive to look at but more expensive to buy than the base model. The addi-

tional GT features make it look more like an SUV taking away any notion of a softer car look. The dash design is new with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit design and that included sat-nav on the test car. There is the option to plug in your phone and run Google Maps through the system that operates by touch control and very easy to get a handle on. The steering wheel is small and sporty in design, with a good level of control. There is good seat and wheel adjustment but you need to get it right in order to see all of the dials clearly. This crossover is considered compact so don’t expect a big car feel to the

2008 even its ambitious in its off-road ability. The front driver space is good while the seat base may be a bit on the short side for larger adults. Seat adjustment is good and the rear seats fold easily to give more load space. The boot opens high for clearance and there’s a proper space wheel included. The entry price for the face-lifted Peugeot 2008 is €19,400 for the base 1.2 litre petrol engine model, while the test car with its GT badging and automatic gearbox pushed that price to €24,835. The diesel GT version, while not available with the automatic gearbox is marginally more expensive.

speeds of up to 85 km/h, the system scans the road for other vehicles and pedestrians using a windshield-mounted front camera with a range of over 100 metres. If it detects an impending collision, the driver receives a series of warnings, and if necessary the car initiates maximum braking. At speeds up to 40 km/h, Audi claims that accidents can be avoided completely within the system limits. At higher speeds (up to 85 km/h); warnings and brake intervention reduce the impact velocity. The Audi A5 also features an extensive range of other assistance systems, like collision avoidance assist or turn assist. While collision avoidance assist helps the driver to drive around an obstacle, turn assist monitors oncoming traffic when turning across the flow of traffic at low speed. In a dangerous situation, it brakes the vehicle to a complete stop, if necessary, to prevent a turn when there is oncoming traffic. The Euro NCAP has been investigating the crash performance of new car models since it was established in 1997. In order to simulate real-life accident conditions better, the consortium continually tightens crash safety requirements.

Welcome for insurance report reform THERE has been welcome in some quarter for the publication of the report on the rising cost of motor insurance by the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. Car hire firm Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has said that it fully support the Committee’s call for more transparency in the insurance sector. George O’Connor, MD of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland said that they also broadly support the many individual recommendations put forward as a means of reforming the

motor insurance sector. He believes that the rising cost of insurance is already beginning to impact on Ireland’s tourist sector, of which car rental is an integral element. “We particularly support recommendation 32, says George and he quotes, “The Committee recommends that personal injury awards be benchmarked internationally and indexed against EU average awards. Such a process would require the cost of healthcare and other Irish specific factors to be taken

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

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


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Donegal now cooler than Peru – fact!  SHANE DILLON

LOOKS like my home county will soon be famous for other things than Wee Daniel, truly terrible WiFi and ‘Fundoran’ – National Geographic Traveller (UK) has just picked Donegal as number-one on The Cool List: 17 For 2017. Described by the magazine as “off-radar and hard to access”, the county nevertheless scooped top place on the annual list thanks in part to its “world-class wilderness”, pushing it – and Ireland – ahead of must-see places such as Peru, Greenland and South Africa. With a growing international awareness of superb Wild Atlantic Way spots along Donegal’s coast, and tourism numbers rising there, it’s another welcome accolade for the ruggedly beautiful county.

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

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

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

Yule find plenty of treats when shopping in London

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IT’S not too late to get your Christmas shopping in, and to browse some special seasonal markets – I don’t mean here, but in London! Britain’s Brexit worries haven’t quite brought about the favourable currency rates many shoppers and tourists have been hoping for, but it’s still pretty possible to get the Christmas parity going with Sterling, as there are definitely bargains to bag ‘next door’ for any shoppers visiting the bustling city. Just as here in Dublin, London retailers are welcoming throngs of shoppers through the doors at present, with upmarket shopping hub Regent

Street proving as crowded as Grafton Street on any Christmas Eve during my recent visit there. From the iconic street to all of London’s main shopping areas, retailers have definitely pulled out all the stops to entice people through the doors this December, with many of the biggest High Street retailers who’ve been spooked by Brexit uncertainties doing their best to try and compensate with a bumper Christmas. However, for those looking to take a lighter approach to shopping, while still staying in the festive spirit, there are lots of Christmas markets to be explored, too – markets which are easier on the pocket, but none the poorer for it.

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

Explore new art at Tate Modern’s impressive extension

browsing can prove tiring work, so why not give those aching feet a rest with a visit to The Savoy hotel, a stroll away from Trafalgar Square? Swap the mulled wine for an actual wine, tea or other refreshment in a landmark setting. Unlike similar ‘six-star’ hotels and watering holes, The Savoy is perfectly accommodating to ‘walk-

ins’, and while drinks at its American Bar are pricey (your wine will set you back at least about £10 or £12, for example), you’ll be made to feel just as welcome as any of the hotel’s well-heeled guests. If you’ve had a busy time taking in the Christmas shopping, or meandering the markets, there should be enough time to take in the sights. Culture

vultures should wing it to Tate modern, and its massive Switch House extension that finally opened a few months ago. The imposing structure will give you a great way to have a break and brush up on modern art developments, while less highbrow ‘attractions’ at the gallery include peering into the luxury apartment buildings alongside, and the goldfish therein. Ultimately, whether looking to visit England’s bustling capital as a simple weekend getaway or a pre-Christmas shopping treat, you’ll find plenty to keep you going, whether that’s from shop to shop or attraction to attraction. Either way, season’s greetings, and happy shopping!


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FOOD&DRINK BITESIZEDNEWS Grilled Halloumi burger with sweet chilli ketchup and tahini mayonnaise The World of the Happy Pear by Stephen and David Flynn recently won the Avonmore Cookbook of the Year at this year’s Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards. Here’s a delicious recipe for a fantastic burger. INGREDIENTS: SERVES 2 to 4 1 courgette 1 aubergine 1 red pepper 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 x 200g pack of halloumi cheese 4 burger buns or wholemeal pittas homemade ketchup homemade Happy Pear mayo 50g rocket or similar greens

METHOD: Start by preparing your veg. Cut the courgette in half and then into thin strips lengthwise. Slice the aubergines lengthwise into thin strips. Chop the pepper vertically into four large sections, discarding the core with the seeds. Chop the halloumi into four thin rectangular slices. Put the cut veg into a large bowl with 4 tablespoons of the oil and the salt. Mix until they all have a nice even coating. Start to grill the prepared veg on a hot barbecue, turning regularly – you want them nicely charred but also soft and tender. Remove your cooked veg from the grill and

set aside while you cook the halloumi – it will cook very quickly! Put it on the barbie until it has nice grill marks on each side, about five minutes. Toast the buns on the barbecue, then layer them up with some homemade ketchup on the bottom bun, Happy Pear mayo on the top bun, grilled courgettes, aubergine, halloumi, roasted peppers and some rocket in between. A l t e r n a t i ve l y y o u can spread the inside of your toasted pitta pocket with ketchup and mayo on either side and fill with your h a l l o u m i , ve g a n d greens. Take the first bite . . . epic, and oh so tasty!

DUBLIN’S first ever BYOC (Bring your own cocktail) bar is up and running on Francis Street. Drop Dead Twice allows customers to bring a shoulder of their favourite spirit, and one of the award-winning Drop Dead mixologists will match it with some homemade mixers of their own. Located upstairs in the Tivoli Backstage, the Drop Dead Twice bartenders use quality ingredients, from fresh herbs to homemade mixers and real fruit purees, to create bespoke cocktails, which complement each guest’s taste preference. To book their two-hour slot, guests reserve a table online, pay a small entry fee of €20 on arrival, and then put their wallet away. It won’t be needed for the rest of the night! Inspired by the BYOC model in London and New York, four friends combined to bring this original concept to Dublin. Together they have a shared vision of encouraging Irish cocktail lovers to step out of their comfort zone and get experimental with new flavours and concoctions. Situated in the heart of Dublin, ‘Upstairs’ @ The Tivoli Backstage, Dublin 8, Drop Dead Twice is open every week from Thursday to Saturdays from 5pm and on Sunday’s for Afternoon Tea. Visit dropdeadtwice.com to book.


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CINEMA DUBLINLIFE Disney heroine to make waves

EVER since 2010’s Tangled, the creative minds at Walt Disney Animation Studios have surfed a wave of charming nostalgia and knowing nods to the past – a strategy that’s worked extremely well for them and elevated some of the studio’s subsequent efforts even above the recent output of the mighty Pixar. While Monoa (Cert PG, 113 mins) carefully follows the familiar Disney beats, it does so with a wonderfully original visual aesthetic and a selfreferential script that frequently winks and nods to seasoned Disney fans, without alienating younger spectators. Consequently, Moana builds on a tradition established by Disney decades

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ago, but – more so than Frozen, and Tangled – pushes that tradition forward with a thoroughly modern, empowering storyline. Newcomer Auli’I Cravalho plays the latest Disney princess; the daughter of the chief of a Polynesian tribe who, like many of her House-of-Mouse predecessors, dreams of nothing but escaping her home life and proving herself in the world. Chosen by the ocean

itself to deliver a mystical stone to its owner, the goddess Te Fiti, Moana defies her father and sets out on the open sea, with the help of the once-powerful demi-god Maui (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). The mythical background that Moana’s adventure is built on is occasionally convoluted and, without a real significant villain, the overall narrative threat is perhaps a little vague. Regardless, Moana isn’t really about that threat. Its central themes – destiny, choice and tradition – are familiar Disney subjects, but in Moana’s Polynesian context, the results are more progressive and empowering than anything Disney has done before.

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

However, it is not just the cultural context that gives Moana its strength. Moana is the hero here, not the damsel – and especially not “the princess”. Many modern Disney movies have pushed things forward with strong female leads; Moana is the first to rigidly comment on it, with tongue firmly in cheek. Dismissing her ability to

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

him to some butt-kicking when she herself has successfully given him the strength to do so. Of course, any Disney classic can only be a good as its songs, and Moana succeeds in that area more so than any Disney movie since the early 90s – the music here, from Hamilton songwriter LinManuel Miranda, is rife

with rampant nostalgia, running the gamut from catchy to impassioned and back again. Visually, Moana is unlike anything Disney had done before, maintaining a vibrant, expressive colour-palette packed with natural neon pinks, greens and blues – every frame is bursting with life. One dynamic sequence in a realm beneath the ocean has Disney’s creature workshop on creative overload; another big chase scene takes visual notes from Mad Max: Fury Road. Despite a tendency to crawl along, Moana is a compelling, progressive, original and often-hilarious movie that will hopefully establish a legacy to rival Frozen. Verdict: 8/10


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From docks stinking of fish under the midday sun to dark alleys strung with washing lines of drying clothes, Dishonored 2’s downbeat cities provide great levels to explore. Screengrabs: Shane Dillon

DISHONORED 2: EXCELLENT SEQUEL OFFERS A COMPELLING WORLD

Streets ahead of its stealth game rivals WHAT if a young Queen Victoria had to flee a violent coup, hiding out in Rhodesia whilst attempting to retake the throne by eliminating her enemies from the shadows using stealth, planning and guile, or by charging about as a sword-swinging, bomb-chucking queen? That’s not quite the plot of Dishonored 2 (Cert 18, c. €60, PC/PS4/XBO), but it’s a pretty damn close parallel to this sequel to one of 2012’s best games, which has proven to be a late gaming highlight of the year.

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Largely set in a decrepit southern sun-kissed city, the game tasks you with taking charge of young empress, Emily – or as her father-protector, Corvo, the protagonist of the first game – and then working to reclaim the throne from an usurping aunt.

Ireland isn’t exactly overflowing with Royalists, but it’s hard not to root for this vengeful Victorian (a disclaimer: the developers, Arkane Studios, studied the world of 1851 for much of the game’s lush looks and linguistic lore, so that’s Victorian enough for me). Both potential protagonists have wildly different powers and abilities to draw upon, giving the option to play through the densely detailed levels how you want to. You’re free to skulk through the shadows and

dart over the rooftops, or pursue open assault against the goons, lopping off limbs like a maniac monarch – either way, the choice is yours. Your play style subtly alters the game, as well as the ending, giving you an incentive to replay and take a different style – perhaps less of the Rambo Royal next time, to be more of a mysterious monarch ghosting past the harried henchmen sweating in the sunny streets below. And what henchmen (see panel below), and

what streets! The developers have followed an ‘ugly-beautiful’ aesthetic, with the impressive game engine creating a singularly striking world, one that’s full of detail and rich in atmosphere. Coming out so late in the day, and with the lastminute pre-Christmas big releases, there’s a danger that Dishonored 2 will be overlooked at retail. However, while there’s a ‘u’ missing in the title, you shouldn’t miss this title if you enjoy challenging, richly realised worlds to explore.

Quirky design fleshes out the world A SPECIAL mention must go to Dishonored 2’s superb art style, which apart from creating intricately designed levels has created very interesting characters. From wrinkled aristocrats to mumbling ginsoaks to dashing young blades, the spud-nosed, blotchy-skinned, jug-eared and hopelessly lined characters found

throughout tend to be individually odd looking, but collectively they create an interesting cast of characters. Indeed, there’s something a little charming about them – even though many of them are charmless goons – as they fit right in to their dilapidated cities, further grounding the look and tone of the game. Aesthetically, they go against

the general grain of trying to create hyper-realistic characters, with their caricatures and lopsided looks having, perhaps, faint echoes of the work of artists such as Francis Bacon and similar unconventional portraitists. At least you could never accuse Dishonored’s diverse characters of being blandly beautiful or following cookie-cutter designs ...

The game has many secrets to find hidden around its sprawling levels

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FastSport BAREFOOT RUNNING UNDER SDSP SPOTLIGHT: SOUTH Dublin Sports Partnership and IT Tallaght’s next sports science seminar will take place on Monday, December 12 on the topic of Barefoot Running (training footwear and avoiding injury). The presenter is Joe Warne, Lecturer in the Sports Science course in IT Tallaght. The seminar will look at the footwear debate and ask can minimalist shoes really improve performance? Registration will begin at 6.30pm with the seminar due to start at 7pm in lecture hall 001. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Those wishing to register are asked to send their name, organisation, position and mobile number to info@sdcsp.ie. A recent interest in barefoot running has resulted in the development of a new footwear type, principally running shoes and football boots, which incorporates minimal cushioning and structural properties, in contrast with conventional running shoes/ football boots.

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

Tarf teach Students a big lesson

UBL DIVISION 1A Clontarf 33 Dublin University 0  sport@dublingazette.com

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

Very little went right for Trinity on the day as defending champions Tarf made it two victories on the bounce, climbing back into the top half of the table ahead of the Christmas break. Hooker Bryan Byrne has not played for Leinster since September and he will hope his provin-

cial coaches take note of his performance here. He had two excellent first half breaks, the second of which led to a 25th minute try for centre Matt D’Arcy which broke the deadlock. Byrne was also a big part of Tarf’s dominant scrum but they were unable to press that advan-

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

tage home as the first half ended 7-0 in their favour. Trinity had a missed penalty attempt by out-half James Fennelly and a yellow card for winger Bryan Mollen. Resolute defending from the students kept them very much in contention, a brilliant move involving D’Arcy and Mick McGrath almost seeing Tarf score on the stroke of half-time before the students covered the danger. However, the visitors blundered when knocking on straight from the restart and the hosts quickly broke through, feeding winger Rob Keogh for a well-finished five-

pointer wide on the right. Trinity’s resistance lessened after Michael Brown joined his centre partner D’Arcy on the scoresheet, giving the north Dubliners a 19-point buffer in damp and muddy conditions. The bonus point try followed when scrum half Peter du Toit outfoxed the cover at a close-in ruck, sniping through in impressive fashion with the students down to 14 men. The Tarf pack’s scrummaging power earned them a penalty try with Keogh adding his fourth successful conversion, and Brown went close to scoring his second of the

day late on. This chastening defeat – their third in four games – will linger for Trinity before they get a chance to gain revenge on Andy Wood’s men in the January 28 rematch. Elsewhere, winger David Brandon helped himself to two tries as Old Belvedere ended a threematch losing streak with a 15-0 home win over St. Mary’s College on Saturday afternoon. Recent Munster recruit Steve Crosbie kicked the other five points as ‘Belvo moved six points clear of second-from-bottom St Mary’s, ahead of a long winter break in Division 1A action.

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

WHITECHURCH club Corinthian produced one of the performances of the second round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup as the Leinster league side eliminated national league team Glenanne last Saturday. The reds have been flying high in the Leinster league side with six wins from six and they produced a memorable success to go with their run of results. Jonny Bruton and David Howard had combined for 28 goals already this term and they were

both on the mark to make it 2-0 early in the second half. Bruton netted from a turnover before Howard nailed a drag-flick. Stu Ronan pulled one back before Stephen Reid put the reds 3-1 up. Two set piece goals from Shane O’Donoghue offered the Glens the reprieve of a penalty shoot-out with a stroke and a corner goal but Corinthian held their nerve to win 4-2 on strokes. They are one of three regional sides still involved in the competition along with Mossley who eliminated Sandymount’s Railway Union and Cookstown who

knocked out Dublin University. Of the big guns, Monkstown and Banbridge produced the marquee results. Town scored twice in the first three minutes against Lisnagarvey en route to a 3-2 win in a repeat of last year’s final. Gareth Watkins and Sam Hyland got Town off to a brilliant start before Garvey fought back via strikes from Neal Glassey and Ryan Getty. But a penalty stroke just before the break proved the defining moment, Stephen Cole converting for a half-time lead and some fine goalkeeping from

Max Maguire meant it stayed that way to the final whistle. At Havelock Park, Banbridge proved too strong for Three Rock Rovers, eventually breaking down the Dublin side’s dogged defence with goals from Dane Ward, Matthew Bell and Hugh McShane in a 3-1 success. Harry Morris put Rovers 1-0 up in the 20th minute, turning away from his reverse to score on his open side. Ward equalised by the break for 1-1 with a cool finish from mid-circle after an even opening period and they struck twice in the second half.


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

CON O’Callaghan starred as Cuala won their first ever Leinster title, beating favourites O’Loughlin Gaels, from Kilkenny, in O’Moore Park on Sunday to end a 37-year drought for Dublin clubs in Leinster. David Treacy was his usual reliable self from the frees – he scored 0-11, with 0-10 from placed balls – but it was O’Callaghan’s stint up front that stood out, as the dual-code man’s interplay with Colm Cronin proved O’Loughlin’s undoing. Cuala, though, sparkled throughout. Much of the damage was done early on. The O’Callaghan-Cronin axis brought about the first goal with the latter finishing a fine O’Callaghan run to establish a lead that was

never to tumble. Mark Schutte played a key role as Cuala found the net for the second time after 22 minutes with O’Callaghan providing the final touch. While O’Loughlin’s hung on within reach through a series of frees, Cuala looked by far the more threatening, going in at the break with a 2-8 to 0-9 lead that perhaps should have been more. Treacy’s frees kept Cuala in charge as the Kilkenny champions enjoyed their best period after the break. They narrowed the gap several times as they found their range, though never came within a score, as they consistently found the Dalkey club able to reestablish a margin, with Treacy showing lethal accuracy from distance. Indeed, it was Cuala who had the major sights on goal, seeing a couple of dramatic spells of pinball in front of the Gaels’ goal go unconverted.

Danny Loughnane briefly worried Cuala as he struck a goal in the final few minutes, with O’Loughlin’s left with little choice but to go all out and try and drag themselves back into the contest. As Cuala absorbed the late pressure, though, they never looked like slacking, and Mark Schutte’s goal in injury time finally put the tie conclusively to bed. The 3-19 to 1-16 scoreline didn’t particularly flatter Cuala, who looked as sharp as they have all year and gloried in securing a title they missed out on a defeat to Wexford side Oulart-the-Ballagh this time last year. There have been no less than 16 Kilkenny club hurling victories in Leinster since Crumlin last brought the title back to Dublin before Christmas in 1979. Dublin sides – including Cuala, twice – had lost seven finals in the same period, four of them to Kilkenny clubs.

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

Next on the agenda is a February 4 date with Derry’s Slaughtneil in their All-Ireland club semi-final. And Cuala manager Mattie Kenny said it has been a superb show from the club to bounce back from Leinster final devastation to win the provincial crown. “Last year was a great journey until the Leinster final,” he said after the final. “We came back this time with the aim of winning the Dublin championship and then to have another crack at Leinster.

Leinster championship.” David Treacy, meanwhile, hailed the goals that kept Cuala out of range. “The goals gave us a buffer and we managed to see it out towards the end,” he said. “We had a five-point lead at the break and then at times had to sit deep to see it out. We knew O’Loughlin’s, like any other Kilkenny team, were going to come at us. “They did, but we were able to keep tapping over the points. We weren’t forcing goals like we did

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

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The novelty of getting to the final in 2015 was no longer a novelty. Every game had to be won and that brought its own pressure. “To win it was a great relief and a great honour. It’s a privilege to be with these guys and win the

David Treacy lands a free

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

FASTSport

Oliver and Ellen the Swim Ireland stars of 2016 NAC diver Oliver Dingley and swimmer Ellen Keane have been announced as the Swim Ireland Performance Athletes of the Year following their outstanding achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Dingley became Ireland’s first diver in 68 years to qualify for an Olympic Games last February. At the Games, the 23-year-old cruised through the preliminary round of the 3M springboard to advance to the semi-final in 13th place. He produced another exceptional performance in the semi-final where he finished ninth, to qualify as Ireland’s first ever diving finalist at an Olympic Games. A lifetime best score in the final then secured him an eighth place finish overall and a spot in the 2017 World Diving Series. Clontarf’s Keane, competing at her third Paralympic Games, deservedly collects the female Performance Athlete of the Year award following her bronze medal win at the Games. Already a world medallist, Keane collected SB8 100m breaststroke bronze in September, her first Paralympic medal. Keane was also a finalist in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly at the Games. 16-year-old Mona McSharry was named junior Performance Athlete of the Year following her performances at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Hungary in July. The Marlins SC swimmer collected silver in the 100m and bronze in the 50m breaststroke at the championships as well as finishing sixth in the final of the 200m event. McSharry had also set Irish junior records in the 100m and 200m breaststroke earlier in the year, collected five titles at the national championships in April and qualified for and competed at the European Senior Championships in May. Dingley’s coach Damian Ball collected the 2016 honour of Performance Coach of the Year. Ball was instrumental in leading Dingley’s rise through the international ranks this year and is intrinsic in the building and developing of the up and coming divers at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin 15. The awards were announced at this weekend’s Irish Open Short Course Championships taking place in Lisburn.


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SOCCER: LIFFEY VALLEY THE TARGET NOW FOR COMEBACK KIDS

Carr helps drive Ireland to fourth place finish FORMER Blackrock College RFC player Fionn Carr lined out with a youthful Ireland men’s sevens rugby squad who finished fourth in the Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament. The side was coached by Rock’s Stan McDowell who oversaw a panel of whom nine were aged between 19 and 23. Ireland topped their pool on the opening day with wins over a Germany development side, Zambia and Georgia. Ireland maintained their winning form in Saturday’s opener with a 22-19 Cup quarter-final victory over Hundested Spurs. A strong start saw UCD clubman O’Brien go over to the right of the posts and while Hundested Spurs then nipped in front, Ireland retook the lead for half-time (12-7) after punishing a sin-binning by spreading the ball wide for Conroy to claim a well-worked seven-pointer. Great hands from St Mary’s back Steve Toal-Lennon, as he fired out a long skip pass, saw Conroy complete his brace early in the second half, and Kennedy rounded his man for Ireland’s fourth try, benefiting from lineout ball that was shipped crisply across the pitch. Hundested finished strongly with two tries but Ireland held on. Ireland fell agonisingly short in a thrilling semi-final, leaking a late penalty for offside which the Royals sent through the posts for a 22-20 success. The England Sevens Academy outfit went on to be crowned champions, beating the South Africa 7s Academy 17-7 in the decider. That left Ireland playing for third place overall, with the Tribe 7s – a well-oiled Australian Development outfit – providing the opposition. The Irish looked tired as Tribe built a 21-0 first half lead, profiting from a few costly turnovers. Lansdowne’s John O’Donnell lifted his side’s spirits with a terrific solo try before half-time and they crossed for two more in the second half but Tribe held on for a 33-21 win with Carr playing a key role.

Cabinteely FC are hoping for success at Under-14 D1 level for a second successive campaign. Picture: cabinteelyfc.ie

Cabo hit Palmers for six SDFL UNDER-14 D1

Cabinteely 6 Palmerstown 1  KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com

CABINTEELY put six past Palmerstown at Kilbogget Park to remain top of the SDFL Under-14 D1 and keep their promotion dreams alive. They dominated from start to finish, securing their tenth win of the season from 12 games and opening a five point gap over Liffey Valley Rangers in second. Louis Kelly and Alex Menton both scored two in the win, with Sean Kavanagh and Glenn

Browne also getting on the score sheet. Cian Simpson had a fine game providing the cross for both of Kelly’s headed goals, while James Allen and man of the match Daniel Hughes also impressed. Nathan McGowan, Conor Duff and Luke Glynn were outstanding in midfield while Jake Mahon - coming in for the injured Eoin Manning was also superb. Cabinteely lost their opening game of the season to Liffey Valley but then won their next five. Their second loss came at home to Lakelands but their recent result saw

OUTSTANDING JOE Conway honoured for his Paralympic impact DR JOES Conway, from Booterstown, accepts the prize for Outstanding Team Member (Non Athlete), from Irish Paralympic Performance Director Dave Malone, left, at the OCS Irish Paralympic Awards at the Ballsbridge Hotel. Conway was the team’s chief medical officer at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. The night celebrated Ireland’s many successes at the Games where the numerous Paralympic success stories were celebrated. Picture: Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

them rack up another five wins on the bounce. They now play Liffey Valley, who have played three games, in a must win for both teams. Cabo manager Declan Allen spoke to GazetteSport about his delight at the win, and his hope that they can hold onto their lead at the top and play premier football next year. “We lost the first game of the season to Liffey Valley as we had four players away at the Manchester derby; then we lost 4-0 to Lakelands but then beat them 4-3 in another thriller. “The players now really want to get their hands on

Liffey Valley if they can because they’re the ones who beat them and have the matches in hand to catch them in the league. We have to beat them at home and hope they slip up somewhere so it’s starting to get thrilling.” And Allen says the side is showing true grit. “They haven’t dropped their heads all season. Last season they would have dropped their heads if they went a goal down but this season they just keep fighting and fighting.” With the league switching to summer football from next year, it is unclear how many fixtures will be played during the remain-

der of the current season and if the winners will in fact be promoted to the premier division for next year. “We hope to get all the matches played, although some teams in the league have only played seven or eight games. “We were supposed to play Belmont this week but it has been called off because they have a council pitch like us, but we have an all-weather pitch so I’m going to ring their manager and see will he come out to play on our pitch. “Then it will be Liffey Valley the following week.”


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LADIES FOOTBALL: DONAGHMOYNE EFFICIENCY CRUCIAL

CLUB NOTICEBOARD

CUALA CONGRATULATIONS to our senior hurl-

who lost to Kilmacud Crokes in Silver

ing team who were crowned champi-

Park last Saturday. This week’s jackpot will be €8,700.

ons of Leinster. They defeated O’Loughlin Gaels of Kilkenny by 3-19 to 1-16 last Sunday in

Our lucky dip winners last week were Fiona Naughton and Eric Tomkins. Buy your tickets at http://www.

Portlaoise. Many thanks to the huge travelling support, especially our Ultras, who really were the 16th man for us. An All-Ireland semi-final against Slaughtneill in February is up next for

cualagaa.ie/lotto/. The academy Christmas party is on December 10 this year with special guest Daidi na Nollaig hopefully making an appearance. Many thanks to all those who volun-

the boys. Hard luck to our U-21 footballers

teered for the organising committee.

SHANKILL

The Foxrock/Cabinteely side prior to their All-Ireland final against Donaghmoyne. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Foxrock lament early missed final chances ALL-IRELAND FINAL Donaghmoyne 2-9 Foxrock Cabinteely 0-8  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

FOXROCK Cabinteely missed out on an All-Ireland title at Parnell Park on Sunday, as they failed to contain the physicality of holders Donaghmoyne, struggling to recover from a terrible opening 25 minutes. Both teams looked to test the water early on, with first Cora Courtney for the Monaghan side and then Amy Connolly for Foxrock scuffing clear-cut goal chances in the opening five minutes Catriona McConnell was to prove the key for Donaghmoyne, frequently finding the space to convert Donaghmoyne pressure. She scored the opening two, while Louise Kerley added a third as Donaghmoyne took early chances to go 0-3 up after ten minutes. In a wide open early period, opportunities

came thick and fast, but only Donaghmoyne were putting them away. Amy Ring had a one-on-one for Cabo swatted away by goalkeeper Linda Martin, and Niamh Ryan’s follow up was placed just wide. McConnell added a fourth, then a misplaced backpass from Lorna Fusciardi confounded the situation, as McConnell lashed home past Laurie Ahern to give the holders a dominant 1-4 to 0-0 lead. McConnell had added another free and Amanda Casey stretched the margin to nine points before Foxrock were awarded a free close in, only to see the normally reliable Ring fire wide of the sticks in a finish that summed up the opening half. She was later to depart early, having tried to play through injury. Composed McConnell shad another before Anne Marie-Murphy and Connolly finally snatched two points before half-time to give the Kilbogget club

hope, but the off-colour Leinster champions went in rattled, and 1-7 to 0-2 down. Almost straight from the restart, Ahern could not hold onto a shot across goal from the Monaghan side, her parry allowing Kerley to tap in from a yard and put the game beyond doubt with just 35-minutes on the clock, at 2-8 to 0-2. From then on, Cabo at last took control. Four consecutive points from Connolly – three from frees, the concession of which was fast becoming habitual in the Donaghmoyne defence – narrowed the gap to 2-8 to 0-6 with 20 minutes remaining. Niamh Callan’s point was cancelled out by Niamh Ryan after Murphy struck the inside of the post when clean through on the Donaghmoy ne goal, and Murphy immediately added another for Cabo. Donaghmoyne’s Cora Courtney saw yellow, as

did Cabo’s Niamh Collins in an aggressive close which saw both sides – but Donaghmoyne in particular – crossing the lines of fair play. With FoxCab needing goals, however, they couldn’t extract the momentum needed, and despite closing the gap from early in the second half, never looked like doing enough. They missed out by 2-9 to 0-8. Manager Pat Ring later admitted to being “bitterly disappointing,” adding: “We knew [the [physicality of the game] was coming, it was there last year. “There was an awful lot of stuff going on the off the ball. “But, first half, they were out of the traps and we weren’t good enough. We needed to be closer at half-time, and we had a mountain to climb. “Some of the players are really upset, and two or three won’t be around next year. But we had a marvellous run and we’ll go again.”

THE numbers drawn for this week’s

Shankill for their generous support

lotto, which is sponsored by Slimming

and, remember, apart from groceries,

World Shankill, were 5, 7, 19 and 26. The

you can also buy GAA match tickets in

jackpot was not won.

the Rathsallagh shop.

Luck y dip winne r s we r e John

Well done to Michelle and James

O’Sullivan, H Killeen and Bernard Quinn.

Maguire for their heroics in the tea and

Next week’s jackpot is a whopping

coffee department.

€1,150 and the draw is on Thursday in

Congratulations to Cuala on winning

Brady’s where tickets are also avail-

the Leinster club hurling champion-

able.

ship. However, it was hard luck to the

The juvenile academy, sponsored

Fox/Cab ladies as it was not their day.

by O’ Donnell’s Pharmacy, is taking a

Our U-14 boys and men’s adult foot-

Christmas break and will be back on

ball teams are looking for extra play-

January 14, 2017.

ers for next season. U-14 players, con-

There were mad scenes of excitement last Saturday at the Academy

tact Gabriel on 085 7254897 and adults, contact Kevin on 086 8449902.

as Santa paid us a visit. The children

For more information on the club,

screamed, clapped and sang as they

contact secretary.shankill.dublin-

gave our visitor a good old Shankill

gaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on

welcome.

Facebook and Twitter.

Santa, in return, had a present of

Join Shankill GAA club, your commu-

a club beanie hat for everyone in the

nity; your GAA club where everybody

audience. Huge thank you to Centra

knows your name.

KILMACUD CROKES

CONGRATULATIONS to the U-21A foot-

prizes welcome and can be dropped

ballers who beat Cuala 3-16 to 2-13 in

into the bar in the club.

the championship quarter-final after

Tickets on sale in the run up to the draw in the club and on the night.

extra time. Hard luck to the AFL1 team who

Well done to Gerry Greene and Mick

lost to Ballyboden 0-14 to 2-11 in the

Durcan on their suppor t for Club

league semi-final on Sunday.

Movember initiative.

The football section AGM will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 8pm in the function room.

Full report and pictures on the club website. Club shop opening hour s over

The annual club benevolent draw

Christmas have been posted on the

will be held this Saturday December

web. Congrats to Cuala on their Lein-

10 at 9pm in the club. Always a great

ster hurling club championship title

night for a good cause. Donations for

win.

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