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INSIDE: Lots of fun at the inaugural Tiernan’s Got Talent search for students with star quality Page 6

OPINION: Minister Alan Shatter calls for a Yes vote in the Children’s Referendum P8

A sweet look: Arts fest opens for young people Hockey:

St Andrew’s win All-Ireland schoolboy title Page 30

Football:

Kilmacud SFC dreams ended

by Ballymun Page 31 and 32

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EVA Porter popped up beside this pretty sweet poster at the launch of Stop, Look, Listen – Ireland’s only dedicated youth arts festival, which was launched by An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Tom Joyce (FG) in County Hall recently.

Taking place across the DLR region, the festival features everything from live gigs and recording sessions to film-making and screenings, dance workshops and theatre performances, and more.

Dalkey Castle closes for high-tech works

Renovation aims to radically improve visitors’ experience of landmark site

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DALKEY Castle and Heritage Centre closed this week for an array of high-tech renovations which representatives hope will “dramatically improve” the offering to visi-

tors to the castle and centre.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Heritage Assets Programme and Failte Ireland’s Tourism Capital investment programme are funding the works, which not only include vital structural

work to the castle, but also the provision of state-of-theart interpretive facilities.

The interactive displays will include details of the history of Dalkey Island, as well as highlighting significant local figures.

Margaret Dunne, Dalkey Castle manager, said: “The [installations] will beautifully complement the existing, highly-successful ‘living history’ model of imparting historical information.”

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DALKEY Castle and Heritage Centre closed last week for renovation works which are due to last until late January, and which representatives hope will “dramatically improve” the offering to visitors to the castle and centre, in future.

The upgrade is being undertaken as part of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s (DLRCC) Heritage Assets Programme, and Failte Ireland’s Tourism Capital Investment Programme.

DLRCC’s architecture department has designed the upgrade, which involves a number of upgrades and renovations throughout the tourist destination.

The renovations will include new entrance doors and a reception desk that will feature inlays of a goat motif, in recognition of the castle’s former name, Goat Castle, which originated in the 1600s.

The castle’s ancient internal stone work, dating back to the 1390s, will be exposed, and features of the barrel-vaulted ceiling will be highlighted with new lighting.

There will also be a new interpretive information system, designed

by Martello Media, the international award-winning company based in Sandycove.

In keeping with the

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modern interactive design planned for the forthcoming Diaspora Centre on Carlisle Pier in 2015, the castle will also have an interactive timeline tracing the history of the earliest settlers on Dalkey Island, right up to the present day.

Local landmarks such as Dalkey Heritage Centre and St Begnet’s Graveyard will be featured in interactive features for visitors to learn more about their history, while Dalkey Island, Dalkey Quarry, the Funicular and Atmospheric Railways and the Trams will also feature.

The Writer’s Gallery is also to receive an interactive makeover, with what is being called a “magic frame” system, showing writers strongly linked to the area such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Flann O’Brien, Hugh Leonard and Maeve Binchy.

Other creative people from popular culture who live in the locality, or have associations with it will also be represented, such as Bono, Enya, Neil Jordan and Bob Geldof.

The manager of Dalkey Castle and Heritage Cen-

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre has closed until early 2013, to facilitate works that will enhance the history and character of the popular facility

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‘The renovations will include new entrance doors and a reception desk that will feature inlays of a goat motif, in recognition of the castle’s former name, Goat Castle, which originated in the 1600s’

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tre, Margaret Dunne, said: “The new state-of-the-art system will beautifully

complement the existing, highly-successful living history model of impart-

ing historical information.

“We are very excited about the work starting. We are indebted to DLRCC and Failte Ireland for the funding to make it happen.

“We look forward to welcoming all of our regular groups and individuals back to enjoy these additional facilities to the Living History Tour, early in 2013.”

CPO for high-tech labs now on public display Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has confirmed that the compulsory purchase order (CPO) for Pottery Road is to go ahead in a matter of weeks.

The purchase order for the road, which will facilitate construction of biopharmaceutical

company Amgen’s new hightech laboratories, is now on public display at County Hall in Dun Laoghaire and in council offices in Dundrum.

The Pottery Road will be acquired in three weeks and work on its upgrade will begin ahead

of the construction of the new €154m Amgen factory, which is expected to create 100 local jobs and another 350 construction jobs during the 19-month building period.

Several highly specialised jobs for the Amgen plant are currently

on offer on the Amgen website, and those interested in the positions can apply now.

DLRCC released the confirmation of the CPO on October 18, and all details are available on the council’s web site, www. dlrcoco.ie

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Construction Site to include new changing rooms and pathways charity Proposed plans go to public consultation Printer initiative nets €1k for local hospice

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The proposed construction of a new changing shelter for swimmers and an improved cycle/ walkway at Sandycove Harbour is this week to go to public consultation

after it was considered

by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council at a recent area committee meeting.

The site for the proposed development is beside the existing lifeguard shelter at Sandycove Harbour, which is

presently being used as a fisherman’s hut, and also extends north of the hut to encompass an overgrown area enclosed by a wooden fence.

The proposed development is for the removal of the existing hut and for the construction of

a small, partially covered changing area and shower for swimmers.

The only other changing facility in the area is located at the 40 Foot.

The proposed structure will adjoin the lifeguard shelter and be sympathetic in style and

material, according to the proposal.

A council spokesperson said: “The anticipated cost of the shelter is of the order of €50,000.

It is hoped to have the shelter in place in time for the next bathing season.”

The public will have the opportunity of commenting on the proposal and this will then be subject to a Manager’s Report. The members of the council at a full council meeting will then vote to approve, reject or vary the proposal.

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THE sixth mini-triathlon in aid of charity will be held at the Forty Foot in Dun Laoghaire later this month.

The event has been organised this year by Christy Dunne and the Forty Foot’s 11 O’Clock Club, to raise funds for Action Breast Cancer.

The triathlon involves participants taking a dip in the icy waters of the Irish Sea, then going for a hearty walk or run, and finishing off with a short cycle.

Dunne said: “When we first ran this fun mini-triathlon in 2007, we raised €1,700 for cancer research, and thought we had done our bit for charity.

“But, due to popular demand, we’ve held one each year since 2007.

“To date, we’ve raised about €195,000, in total, for cancer research since we first began.”

The event has proven very popular since its beginnings and, last year, people from as far away as Uzbekistan, China and America took part.

Dunne went on to encourage people to come along and support the event.

“For those who might not be up to taking the plunge in the Irish Sea, we’re urging them to come along anyway and help cheer the many participants in the fun day for all the family.”

The triathlon takes place at the Forty Foot at 11am on Saturday, November 17. If you would like to take part, or to find out more, contact Christy Dunne at 086 834 5076.

Dark Knight Running: The final push for the line for local athlete in the 2012 Dublin Marathon Barry Casserly from Blackrock showed that 26 miles was no Bane to his progress as he

entered the closing stages of the Dublin Marathon 2012 this week. He was one of 15,000 other runners to take part in the ever popular event, which this year celebrated its 33rd anniversary. Geoffrey Ndungu of Kenya retained his Dublin Marathon title, while, in only her second marathon, Geoffrey’s fellow countrywoman Magdalene Mukanza crossed the line in 2:30:47 to take the women’s title.

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DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Counc i l ( D L R C C ) h ave announced that the collection of 4,550 print cartridges last year yielded €1,000 for children’s hospice LauraLynn House in Leopardstown.

Throughout the year, DLRCC was involved in a Hewlett-Packard initiative, entitled, Planet Partners Return and Recycling Programme, for laserjet and inkjet print cartridges. The cartridges were collected by local company Kildarson, before Hewlett-Packard recycled the cartridges abroad.

Three Dun LaoghaireRathdown recycling centres – Shanganagh, Ballyogan and Eden Park – took part in the scheme.

On receiving the cheque from the council, Sarah Meagher, of LauraLynn House, said: “The money received will be used to purchase a musical resonance bed — a very special day bed that allows our children who have limited mobility to listen to soothing music, whilst facilitating gentle movement.”

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Launching the €2m IPB/Gathering fund were George Jones, chairman, IPB Insurance; An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and Imelda Rey, head of engagement and communications, The Gathering

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Every week we hold Business Advice sessions where you can meet an experienced Business Advisor who will be able to give you information about all of the services the Enterprise Board can provide and will be able to point you in the right direction so that you can avail of the supports which are available to you.

The Enterprise Board has four key support areas – Training, Mentoring, Networking and – in qualifying cases – Funding. These are available to all small businesses in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area. The Business Advice sessions are the best way to learn about how best you can be helped in your business. The Enterprise Boards are funded by the Dept. of Enterprise, Jobs & Innovation and there is no cost to anyone attending these meetings.

So how to get involved? It’s easy – all you have to do is call us on (01) 494 8400 or email: info@ dlrceb.ie . You can also find out about all of our activities and current courses and network activity on our website – www.dlrceb.ie .

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LOCAL representives are encouraging local groups and event organisers to apply for a portion of the €75,000 allocation that Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is to get as part of the €2m additional funding announced last week by an Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, for next year’s The Gathering tourism event.

The funds are part of an €2 million IPB Gather Ireland Fund launched by Kenny last week to support The Gathering 2013, Ireland’s biggest ever tourism initiative which aims to attract international visitors and members of the diaspora throughout the year.

The fund is a 50:50 partnership between IPB Insurance and The Gathering Ireland 2013.

It is in response to the rapidly growing number of gatherings being pla nned a cross the country next year, and will be administered by

local authorities across the State to support events and gatherings that have the capacity to attract overseas visitors to Ireland.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will receive up to a combined maximum fund allocation of €75,000.

South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council will receive the same allocation, while Dublin City Council has been given a maximum fund allocation of €90,000.

IPB Insurance has allocated €1 million of the fund to support local flagship events and activities in every city and county in Ireland.

The additional funds are being made available due to the huge number of festivals and events that are being planned across the country as a means of attracting new visitors and the Irish diaspora to come home to Ireland next year.

Responding to the news last week, local councillors responded positively to the news.

Councillor Neale Rich-

mond (FG) said: “These funds will further enable local groups to host their own gatherings, be it a school reunion, a family reunion or a sports tournament.

“There are some exciting plans for our area during The Gathering and I would encourage all local groups, clubs and individuals to play their part.”

Councillor Denis O’Callaghan (Lab) put the significance of the event into historical perspective.

“In Dun Laoghaire it will be very welcome given the historical link with the town and har-

bour and for many of the Irish Diaspora it was the final destination on their way to the outside world.”

Councillor Niamh Bhreathnach (Lab) said: “Despite our present troubles, the town and port will welcome visitors for the Gathering with open arms and an Irish smile.”

While Jim O’Dea (FG) said the event will mean a fresh shot of vitality for the local economy: “Hotels, restaurants, B&Bs, which have suffered a decline in business in recent years, have a potential windfall on the horizon.”

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny at the launch

Dun LaoghaireRathdow n County Council was last week revealed to be owed over €39m in development levies as a result of the property collapse following a Dail reply from Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan. The figure is the second-highest amount owed to a local authority in Ireland, after Fingal County Council with €129m.

T h e f i g u r e s we r e released following a question raised in the Dail last week, which r e ve a l e d t h a t l o c a l authorities across the country were owed a staggering €395 million at the end of December 2010.

T he funding from development levies is designed to go towards the funding of capital projects across the country. The unpaid levies stem mainly from planning permissions that were never proceeded with.

DLRCC councillor Denis O’Callaghan (Lab) said: “I spoke to the council on this matter six months ago and they said they were pursuing it. These debts should be pursued to the limit to get back as much money as possible.

“The council should bring these debtors to court if necessary as is the policy with those in rent arrears.”

DLRCC had not commented on the issue at the time of going to print.

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SCHOOLS: STUDENTS SHINE AT INAUGURAL CONTEST

Tiernan’s top talents T

Dancer Jason Nolan

HE inaugural Tiernan’s Got Talent contest at St Tiernan’s Community School, Dundrum was a great success recently, uncovering some previously unknown gems among the student body. It was a great chance for the students to shine in a variety of acts – and shine they did, with musical acts proving particularly popu-

lar on the night, in front of a greatly appreciative audience of students, staff, parents and guests. The 11 acts that made it through to the grand final were all top-class and, with raffle prizes sponsored by SuperValu, the whole evening was not just a success, but set a mark of high-quality that will be tough to follow in subsequent years.

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Top awards for leisure centres SEVERAL DLR leisure centres were all awarded white flags by the Irish Leisure Amenities Management organisation recently with, this year, new gold, silver and bronze rankings added to the distinctions.

Loughlinstown, Monkstown and Meadowbrook were all awarded the gold standard, while Glenalbyn received silver. Meadowbrook and Monkstown centres also received an additional gold standard, in recognition of their disability provision.

Council updates now on Twitter YOU can now follow Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on Twitter, by searching for @dlrcc. Keep up to date with all council-related matters as they happen in the county, with traffic news and other updates being tweeted daily.

OPINION ‘I’ve called for this change for 30 years’

A Yes vote on November 10 is a vote for all of our children THE past two decades have seen shocking revelations in relation to the physical and sexual abuse and neglect of children, failures of church and State, and legal confusion around the importance to be given to child welfare when serious issues arise over a child’s future, or children at risk.

There has been confusion within State agencies around our current constitutional provisions in relation to child protection issues.

The Status of Children Act of 1987 sought to abolish the concept of illegitimacy but we still today distinguish, in our Constitution, between children whose parents are married, and those who are not, including in

the area of adoption.

There are presently, in the State, more than 2,000 children in longterm foster care (ie, for more than five years).

Many of these children have no real prospect of being properly cared for in the future by their biological parents, or parent.

They are denied, by our Constitution, the opportunity to be adopted by either their foster parents or by others who have been properly assessed as prospective adopters.

We have seen a variety of judicial approaches in our courts to the issue of children’s rights and the relevance of a child’s views when important decisions are being made in relation to his or her future and welfare.

This Referendum proposes to address all of these issues. It gives express constitutional recognition to children’s rights. It gives them visibility and a voice in relation to issues that affect their safety or welfare.

For the vast majority of children, the best people to protect and rear them are their families.

The proposed amendment will not, in any way, reduce the capacity of parents to protect their children’s best interests.

The important role of parents will continue to be recognised in the existing provisions of Articles 41 and 42 of our Constitution. The new, proposed Article 42A addresses situations where parents are clearly not acting in their children’s best interests.

In those exceptional cases, where parents fail in their duties to their children to the extent that a child’s safety or welfare is likely to be prejudicially affected, it allows the State to take

Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter (inset) is pictured (above) at the Fine Gael launch of the Children’s Referendum Campaign with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald; chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Charlie Flanagan; Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny

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‘A resounding Yes vote gives all of us an opportunity to proclaim that we truly value our children’

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“proportionate” action to protect the child.

It ensures that children are treated the same whether their parents are married or unmarried, and that the best interest of the child is the paramount consideration in resolving disputes relating to the guardianship, custody of, or access to children, and in the area of child protection.

This best interests principle, properly applied

by our courts, seeks to ensure that, if parents separate, the relationship of a child with each of its parents is fostered and maintained, unless this would place the child’s safety or welfare at serious risk.

This proposed amendment recognises a child individually as a person, whilst also respecting family rights. It gives children a voice, and requires that their views be heard and given appropriate weight – in circumstances where a child is capable of forming his or her own views.

It also seeks to ensure that children in long-term foster care have the possibility of being adopted.

This Referendum gives all of us an opportunity to proclaim, as a nation, that we truly value our

children; that we want a legal framework that gives the maximum protection possible to the small minority of children who need it, whilst also recognising that, for the vast majority of children, it is their parents who are the best carers.

A Yes vote on November 10 is a vote for our children, and the children of the future. As former Fine Gael Spokesperson on Children, I am particularly pleased that we have brought forward this vital and long overdue constitutional amendment.

For more than 30 years I have called for this change – as a family lawyer, a politician and, most importantly, as a father.

A resounding Yes vote gives all of us an opportunity to proclaim, as

a nation, that we truly value our children in this 21st century, and that we recognise the importance of ushering in a new era.

It will provide the essential constitutional architecture to support the Government’s vital reform agenda in the area of children’s law and services.

A Yes vote is the right response to the cries of the children we have failed in the past, and to the adults who either refused to listen, or who turned away from them.

A “Yes” vote will support the essential principle that children must be both seen and heard.  ALAN SHATTER

Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence

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HERITAGE Project costed

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THE installation of a viewing tower over Dublin Bay inside the spire at the National Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire has been proposed at a recent meeting of the Maritime Institute of Ireland.

T he proposal was made by outgoing Maritime Institute of Ireland general secretary, Breasal O’Caollai, at their AGM in Dun Laoghaire recently.

O’Caollai said that such a viewing tower in Dun Laoghaire would provide a real “wow factor” for the region, and that he believed the development could result in full self-sufficiency for the National Maritime Museum and lead to the creation of jobs.

“The project has already been costed by our institute, and it is clear that a €312,000 investment will ver y quickly pay dividends,” said O’Caollai.

“This is the type of tourist attraction we need so badly in this region.”

A note of caution was sounded by Councillor Jane Dillon Byrne (Lab), who said: “[The spire] is a heritage building and the State is very precious about allowing any alteration.

“It’s A-listed, as far as I know. I can’t see such an idea being a runner if it alters the profile of the outside [structure] in any way.

“Although there would be a lot of heritage constraints to consider, it’s an interesting idea, and one that should be explored by architects.”

H o w e v e r, f o r m e r president of The Maritime Museum, Eoghan Ganley, said that the viewing platform would not alter the outside of the spire whatsoever.

He also said: “It would cost a lot of money and would be very difficult to get funding for it in the present climate.

“I see it as a mediumto long-term project. If we got funding tomorrow, I’d apply it to other projects.

“There is still a lot of structural work to be done, so it wouldn’t be on my priority list. Having said that, it would be a great thing to have eventually, as the view up there is wonderful.”

A spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said that the council considered a viewing platform to be a good idea, and that the council wishes the promoters of the venture every success.

The National Maritime Museum of Ireland

Dealz open new local store DISCOUNT retailer Dealz is getting ready to open its fifth Dublin store in Dun Laoghaire creating a total of 30 jobs for Dublin. Located at Bloomfields Shopping Centre in Dun Laoghaire, this is the newest addition to the Dealz Dublin portfolio which also includes stores in Dundrum, Stillorgan, Santry, and Blanchardstown. For more information, visit www.dealz.ie or find Dealz on www.facebook. com/dealzIreland. You can also follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dealzIreland.

Cuala GAA honour butcher

A proposal to install a viewing tower inside the spire at the National Maritime

THE END of an era came last week when local butcher and Cuala GAA stalwart, Pete Dunne, closed the door on 33 years of providing quality meat to the people of Glasthule.

Pete was sent off in style when members of the Cuala senior football team, including his son Derek, turned up to wish him well on his retirement.

Cuala chairman Peadar McAdam said: “Peter has been a great supporter and sponsor of both adult hurling and football in Cuala for over 40 years.”

Museum in Dun Laoghaire was given a cautious welcome

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‘The project has already been costed by our institute, and it is clear that a €312,000 investment will very quickly pay dividends’

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Breasal O’Caollai, Maritime Institute of Ireland

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is in the former Mariners’ Church, located in Haigh Terrace.

The church was built in 1837, and was designed to meet the needs of the seafarers whose vessels sought shelter in the harbour of Kingstown, as the town was then called.

The museum underwent extensive refurbishment and reopened to the public in April of this year.

The cost of the renovations were €4 million, which was provided through the office of the Taoiseach.

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Adam Dalton was top banana in the stands, with friends Mikey Lovett, Matthew Nolan and Jack Dalton. Pictures: Una Willliams

Battling bainisteoirs kick off in a fun final

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ITH the continuing popularity of Celebrity Bainisteoir, there was everything to play for when the final rivals hit the pitch at Parnell Park recently, with Roz Purcell’s Newtown Cashel team going head to head with Calum Best’s Moy Davitt’s.

With everything to play for between

Singer Mary Byrne

Tipperary and Mayo, the RTE show mixed things up a bit in this series with The Rivals, which saw each celebrity paired against a rival celebrity from their own world, so that, for example, X-Factor took on The Voice, with singer Mary Byrne against Richie Hayes, and so on.

The losing bainisteoir then had to become the winning bainisteoir’s assistant as they progress to the semifinals, with a little gentle humiliation the order of the day as everyone helped to make the final fun, doing their best to kick the popular show to the top of the schedule.

Martina Maheady and Sarah Cruse with Dermot and Karen Washington

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Emma and Lauren Brodogan

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COMPETITION: €10,000 FOR OVERALL BEST ENTRY

Uniquely Dublin contest seeks original entries DUBLIN City Council and the Little Museum of Dublin are offering local people the opportunity to win an overall prize of €10,000 in a new competition to find what makes Dublin so unique.

The Uniquely Dublin contest is a search for the most creative demonstration of what makes Dublin so special, and entrants can depict this through any of seven creative

methods of music, film, animation, photography, graphic design, visual arts and the written word.

The judging panel will make a shortlist of 14 entries of two from each category, and these entries will be displayed in cinemas, on buses and on billboards all over the city and will be put to a public vote.

There will be €1,000 for each of the winners of

the seven categories, and the overall winner will be chosen by the public and will have their work displayed in Dublin throughout 2013.

Last week, author Roddy Doyle set the whole thing off by supplying the first competition entry with his homage to the Why Go Bald sign on South Great George’s Street.

George Boyle, found-

er of creative business association Fumbally Exchange and Maeve Higgins, comedian and author, artist Robert Ballagh and economist David McWilliams are among the judges of Uniquely Dublin which also includes and more.

You have until January 28, 2013 to get your entry in, and can do so by going online to uniquelydublin. ie.

Fiona Ross, left, of the National Library with comedian Maeve Higgins, both judges for Uniquely Dublin

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BIBLIOPHILES across the city should take note – the Dublin Book Festival is set to open its pages later this month.

The festival, which will feature book launches, debates, inter views, readings and workshops for adults and children, is centred around the Smock Alley Theatre in Temple Bar, which historically was a home to printers and publishers.

Running from November 13 to 18, the festival

features an array of mostly free events featuring an impressive array of speakers and contributors, including Roddy Doyle, Patricia Scanlan, Fintan O’Toole, Vincent Browne and Jimmy Magee.

There will also be events for children, with readings, treasure hunts and a cartoon workshop with author and cartoonist John Joyce, as well as literary walking tours of the area around the theatre.

For more information and the full itinerary of events, log on to www. dublinbookfestival.com

french film festival in ifi THE Irish Film Institute will be hosting its French film festival this month, which is set to take place from November 14 to November 25.

The festival will open with Love by controversial director Michael Haneke, and gallic star

presence will be out of this world, with special guests including actress Beatrice Dalle, who will introduce a rare screening of cult classic Betty Blue, and Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, who stars in Another Woman’s Life.

Other highlights include Cannes successes Laurence Anyways, Xavier Dolan’s vivid melodrama of an impossible love story, and the engaging documentary, The Invisibles. The packed itinerary also features the documentary Step up to the

diary

Get a unique view of the literary life in the city when the Dublin Book Festival kicks off at the Smock Alley Theatre on November 13

Plate and the animated Ernest and Celestine.

The festival is supported by the French Embassy in Ireland, the Institut Francais, Uni-

france Films, and the IFI’s principal funder the Arts Council. For more information on films and events, visit www. ifi.ie.

Knitting and Stitching show in rds for dsPCA THE DUBLIN Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has reported an infestation of cuddly mice and other furry little creatures at their Rathfarnham hub as craft-makers flood the shelter with knitted toys for pets.

Supporters of the Knitting and Stitching Show, which takes place in the RDS this weekend have responded ‘pawsitively’ following an appeal by the shelter for knitted toys which help socialise kittens and dogs housed in the centre.

As part of ‘Pawsitive Knits’ campaign, easy-tofollow patterns for cat’s toys - including knitted mice - have been available to download on the Knitting and Stitching Show website, www. twistedthread.com, and at the DSPCA home page, www.dspca.ie.

The knitted toys and coats can be brought to the RDS during the show, or sent directly by post to the Dublin SPCA. T he K nitting and Stitching Show is the largest, family-focused textile and craft event in Ireland.

It is expected to attract a record 23,000 people this year.

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COOKING

Dinner made easy at cookery school  HIROMI MOONEY

AFTER a long day in work, you’re most likely not in the mood to cook up a meal at home. But sometimes you simply just don’t want the junk food option and would prefer to have something healthy, as long as it’s quick and easy to make.

But what can you make and where do you start?

These questions were in my head until I got the answers at the new Robyn’s Nest Cookery School in the Town Centre Mall in Swords.

The cookery school has just recently opened, and is run by mother and daughter Linda and Emma Callan. Linda told me that their cookery school places “emphasis

on relaxed learning and it’s sociable”.

On arrival I was greeted with a choice of tea or a glass of wine by the owners and the teacher for the night, Lily Ramirez-Foran. Lily writes her own blog, A Mexican Cook In Ireland, in which she shares both her own Mexican recipes and her family’s traditional recipes.

She sells many of the ingredients necessary for Mexican dishes from her online food shop, MyMexicanShop.ie.

The menu for the class that evening was a variety of healthy tacos, refried Mexican beans, homemade green tomatillo and avocado salsa served with tortilla chips, and a frozen strawberry marga-

rita to top it all off. Now, I am no Jamie Oliver, so at first all of this seemed impossible to make. But I do know the basics of what to do in a kitchen, so that was a good start to the cookery class.

The class was very interactive as it was a combination of watching Lily’s demonstrations and cooking some of the dishes yourself.

My favourite dish of the evening was the courgette flower and sweet corn tacos. Lily demonstrated how to cook this by frying up an array of ingredients, which included dried oregano, feta cheese and a finely chopped onion. I was surprised by how easy it was to prepare and make these meals. Not only

The impressive interior of Robyn’s Nest, with inset, owner of the Cookery School Linda Callan during a demonstration on how to bake scones

were they healthy, but they were bursting with flavours and very quick to make.

Every week there will be baking classes and

guest chefs at The Cookery School. There are courses to suit all levels.

For bookings and more information, visit www. cookerycourses.ie.

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schoolLife Get involved with our new Gazette schools pages As part of the relaunch of the Dublin Gazette Newspapers, we are reaching out to all the schools in our catchment areas to become a closer part of our community than ever before.

Schools are the beating hearts of communities, one of the last places around which a community can gather.

We are calling on budding writers and photographers from all of our schools to help fill the pages and, in order to encourage the next generation of journalists and snappers to get involved, we are partnering with Harvey Norman to present the Dublin Gazette Newspapers Cub Reporter and Cub Photographer of the Year awards.

For more details, contact me at rheigh@ gazettegroup.com, or on 01 601 0240.

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fair: experiments

Celebrate science in our lives  eleanor o’dea and

erica ryan Notre Dame School

SCIENCE Week is Ireland’s biggest annual promotion of science to the general public. The aim of the week is to promote the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in our everyday lives, and to demonstrate just how important it is to the future development of Irish society and

the economy.

For the week beginning November 12, Notre Dame School will be running a series of events to promote Science Week.

These events will include all staff and students of the school and surrounding primary schools.

The events will include a science fair, exhibiting a range of projects, and interactive, fun experiments along with many competitions.

Even a soft drink has a role to play in science, as will be revealed at Notre Dame

O n We d n e s d ay, November 14, the Transition Year students will be hosting the science fair in the hall. There will be a variety of different interactive experiments for everyone to try.

At the fair, there will be 18 projects covering biology, chemistry and

physics, exploring all the mysteries of life that you always wanted answered - from electricity and magnetism to the human mind, all of which have an interactive element.

There are prizes to be won, and fun to be had for everyone who gets involved.

On top of all this, there will be a quiz for the whole school to enjoy. We have invited a large number of primary school students from our local area, so it should be a great day.

It’s going to be a fastpaced science extravaganza, and you won’t want to miss a second of it!

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Hot tips to stay warm in an energy-efficient way WITH November likely to feature some belowaverage temperatures as a whole, and the weather set to become progressively colder as we go through the month, the winter chills are here, and keeping warm is definitely going to be a priority.

These cooler periods of weather could be accompanied by snowfall across higher ground, and these are also likely to develop across some lower levels of the country at times – so, don’t think you are going to get away without being affected by the cold

conditions.

Keith McGouran, of Topaz Local Fuels, is well aware of the cold weather, and passed on some tips about energy efficiency at this time of year.

He said: “Our customers depend on us most in adverse winter weather conditions. We understand that the oil distribution business is an integral service all year round, but especially so when it’s colder.

“Our promise to customers is that we will not leave them in the cold, and this year will be no

exception.

“With Christmas edging ever closer, getting the expense of home heating out of the way now will leave you with a clearer view of your financial position come the festive season – not to mention the reassurance it brings that you and your family won’t run out of oil on a truly cold winter night.”

With that in mind, here are a few cost-saving energy efficiency tips that you can follow.

Programme your heat – get a programmable thermostat, or program-

mable radiator control, so you can vary temperature throughout the day, keeping the heat down when not needed.

Service your boiler each year, and improve your overall efficiency by 10% – the benefits of an annu-

al service include a longer life, and the reduced likelihood of breakdown, along with added safety and maximum efficiency.

An efficient boiler creates more heat from less fuel, reducing energy costs.

Follow the 30-minute

rule – set the heating to switch off 30 minutes before bedtime, and set it to turn on 30 minutes before you get up in the morning.

Keep radiators and heaters free from obstructions, to allow maximum

benefit.

Only heat the rooms you are using – turn off the heating when you’re not there, or if you’re going away for a few days.

For further information and advice, see www. topazlocalfuels.ie.

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Q&A

TARA SHORTHALL, HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Setting standards in home care excellence TARA Shortall is the owner and managing director of Home Instead Senior Care.

“Our vision is that everyone should be entitled to remain in their home for as long as possible with comfort, independence, and dignity,” she said.

In five years, the company has proven there is a great need for its service,

working with private pay clients, as well as acting as an approved home care provider to the HSE. Home Instead Senior Care is also proud to be a significant local employer.

For further information, or for a free confidential care assessment, contact Shortall directly at 01 895 0010, or see www.homeinstead.ie.

How long have you been in business?

for their loved one at the right price.

We started our Home Instead Senior Care office in March 2007. My husband, Ken, and myself now run the business alongside our wonderful office team and 100-strong team of loyal, trustworthy and caring care givers.

What makes your business successful?

Firstly, we are passionate about caring for and serving our clients and their families, giving them the opportunity to live in their homes for longer than would otherwise be possible.

Secondly, we are always looking to improve our business and standards of care we provide. Thirdly, rigorous business planning and disciplined cost, cash and financial management.

What do you offer your clients that differs from your competitors?

We offer a premium home-based care service, ensuring we match the most compatible caregiver to the client’s personality and care needs.

We also work in partnership with our clients and families to deliver care, advice and support at, what is for most, a very difficult time

How has the recession impacted your business?

We’ve grown our business year on year since 2007. There is a growing need for our services, in light of Government cutbacks and the desire by families to get the best possible care

What have you changed about your business to combat the effects of the recession?

We have a culture of continuous improvement. In an industry that is currently unregulated with no barriers to entry, we are at the forefront of leading the development of standards and processes in the industry.

We take very seriously our role of “thought leader” in the global and Irish home care industry.

What law or regulation would you change overnight to help your business?

Regulate the home care market and register all home care workers so there are only reputable and approved operators and care staff in the market, ultimately meaning that vulnerable older adults in our society are protected to the maximum.

How do you use social media (Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, etc) to help your business?

We use Facebook and Twitter daily with updates and feeds. We use Facebook for many promotions, and special initiatives we are working on.

We also have a blog on our website, and this also feeds into Facebook and Twitter. I have my own personal LinkedIn account, which I am currently working on to reconnect with the large group of great people I’ve worked with and got to know over the past 20 years.

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When negative equity strikes DID you buy in the boom? Wanted to get on that housing ladder at whatever price, no matter what the obstacles were?

Perhaps you bought an apartment that was more than adequate seven years ago, but you have since had two children and you only have two bedrooms in your apartment.

The biggest obstacle, to date, for young families looking for a larger home is negative equity – that’s when you owe more than the property is worth.

Blackrock, the US company which analysed €100 billion-worth of mortgages for the Central Bank, believes that negative equity is the primary predictor of arrears. Negative equity seems to play a bigger role than even unemployment, which used to be the main cause of arrears.

Moody’s recent report says that loans with high negative equity have an estimated default rate of 21.7%.

The bond credit rating experts expect default on all mortgages to peak at 20% in early 2013, and have calculated that negative equity makes a mortgage holder 1.7 times more likely to default.

“Principle modification” (which is a nicer way of saying “debt forgiveness”) is, according to Moody’s, the only solution, and endorsed by Blackrock.

My view is that it’s not “debt forgiveness”, but “debt reality”, and the sooner we face up to this, the easier it will be for us to take the medicine.

Of the 780,000-plus mortgages in Ireland, half of

them are in negative equity, and 11% are in arrears. If you fall into these categories – you are not alone.

If you are young (under 40), have permanent employment, and you are happy where you are living, then you don’t have a problem. As long as those repayments are being made every month – capital and interest, not interest only – your mortgage will inexorably diminish and, eventually, be paid off.

Even if that is in 25 years, this is not a problem and, please God, values will surely have returned by then, and you will have an unencumbered – mortgage-free – home for your twilight years.

Trouble raises its ugly head when you either a) lose your job, or b) need to move because the current accommodation is inadequate.

So, what happens then?

Part Two continues next week.  Contact John with your money questions at jlowe@moneydoctor.ie or visit his website at www.moneydoctor.ie. John Lowe, Fellow of the Institute of Bankers, is founder and managing director of Money Doctor

CONSUMER ACTIVITY: ELECTRONICS FARE BEST

Retail sales disappoint as IT, computing dip 20% RETAIL sales continued to disappoint during the third quarter of 2012 (Q3, 2012), according to Retail Excellence Ireland’s (REI) Irish Retail Industry Performance Review for the period.

The worst-performing sectors for Q3, 2012 included IT and computing (down 19.90% on Q3 in 2011), garden centres (down 8.54% on Q3 in 2011), and photography and camera stores, which were down 7.10% on Q3 in 2011.

The recent digital TV changeover gave a small boost to some industries, as the best-performing retail industry sectors included consumer electronics and home appliances, both increasing sales levels in Q3, 2012

compared with Q3, 2011.

Overall, year-on-year sales levels fell by an average of -1.04% during Q3, 2012. This continued the longstanding trend of falling sales in Ireland’s retail industry, and saw Q3, 2012 become the 14th consecutive quarter of consecutive sales decline.

Speaking at the publication of the Q3, 2012 retail figures, REI chief executive, David Fitzsimons said: “There were mixed fortunes experienced by different sectors in Q3, 2012.

“It is no surprise that non-discretionary sectors, including grocery, pharmacy and hot beverages, enjoyed a reasonable trading period, while the inclement summer weath-

Continuing the trend of falling sales in Ireland’s retail industry, levels fell by an average of -1.04% during Q3

er negatively impacted on ladies’ fashion sales and garden centre activity.

“Consumer electronics enjoyed a buoyant period, helped for the most part by the digital switchover, while computing sales were hit with price deflation and purchase postponement.

“It is disappointing that the quarter gradually disimproved – primarily due to Budget 2013 specula-

tion – indicating that a return to growth is less likely than first thought.

“Home-dependent sectors, including furniture and flooring, and home and giftware, continue to suffer, due to the lack of a functioning residential property market. If matters do not significantly improve in the run-up to Christmas, further failure is assured,” said Fitzsimons.

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The cast of the American Idiot musical will take to the Dublin stage this month

music: green day’s american idiot show to rock bord gais energy theatre

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IF you’re feeling the new kind of tension all across the alien-nation, and if you know where that line comes from, the place to be this month will be the Bord Gais Energy Theatre when American Idiot, the hit Broadway musical based on the music of rock heroes Green Day, runs from November 5 to 10.

Dublin is one of only eight venues chosen for the tour of the show, which has won two Tony awards and a Grammy, and the Gazette caught up with one of the stars, Alyssa diPalma, ahead of the show’s arrival, and she explained her journey into the spotlight.

“I got into performing because my mother was a singer in a band called Northern Lights for 13 years. They were

very popular around the New Jersey area, and I used to love seeing her rock out every night. So she and I would then do acoustic duets together.”

Alyssa is of Irish, English and Italian descent, and is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Though she claims some Irish heritage, it’s very minimal but she says that a small drop of Irish blood is better than none.

She was keen to join the show when she saw it in New York: “I’ve only been involved with the show since July and it’s really a dream come true. I saw it [on Broadway] and turned to my friend and said, ‘I’m going to play that part’ and it came true. It’s incredible, but with hard work and belief you can make your dreams come true.”

According to Alyssa, the themes

American Idiot deals with are very relevant to today’s youth. “It absolutely speaks to my generation. Because it was written after September 11, with all the media saturation that existed, everyone was glued to their TVs and afraid to go outdoors. I was 12 years old when it happened so I grew up amid fears and all my memories are of fear and anger.

The show tells us that it’s okay to break through and make mistakes and find your way back to who you’re meant to be.”

Although Alyssa was new to the cast, and not around last year when Green Day singer Billy Joe Armstrong played the lead, she met the band in New York.

“We were back from tour and had some time off and got to meet Billy Joe. He was so kind and humble and it was truly

a surreal night.”

A movie of the show has been mooted on many media websites, with Tom Hanks named as producer. If it goes ahead, Alyssa would love to reprise her role for the silver screen.

“I would audition for it, for sure. I love the character I play [Whatsername], she’s way cooler than I am. She’s very urban and passionate and headstrong.

She’s a freedom fighter and a survivor.”

She regards the show as bringing a message of hope to the audience. “In the final monologue, there is a question about whether it’s the end or the beginning. It’s really saying that as one chapter ends another begins and the next time, you can make different choices.”

Tickets are from €20 and are available through Ticketmaster at 0818719377.

BOA is two years old and as you can see he’s a very handsome chap!

In his own words: “I’m black and white in colour and a very friendly fella who is full of chat and loves to make new friends.

“I was very scared when I first arrived here in the DSPCA, but it didn’t take me long to see that this was a nice place and the folks here were giving me plenty of TLC! “I can’t wait to be part of a loving home and I know I am sure to melt the heart of anyone who takes the time to get to know me.

“I love to follow you around and watch what you’re doing - I am a great companion.”

The DSPCA is Ireland’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity and was founded in 1840. It takes in stray, sick, injured and cruelly treated animals.

You can see more of the animals looking for a home and the DSPCA’s adoption policies by visiting www.dspca.ie/ AdoptaPet.

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False lashes are a great way of enhancing the eyes, there are subtle kinds, outrageous kinds and the fancy dress kind, so there is a style for everyone. This week Gazette Style found out just what J-Lo bought, so we can try to copy her eyelash style!

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Alternating lengths and delicate wispy lashes add a touch of subtlety for a voluminous and feminine finish.

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MUSIC FASTtaches

Are you ready to grow a mo for cancer research this year?

It’s not music but it is an essential announcement: men of Dublin — prepare for Movember, when moustache is king and knowledge is power.

This is the fifth and biggest year yet for the Irish Movember mission, which is the month to raise awareness and funds for men’s health.

All Irish Mo Bros have to do is simply register at Movember. com, start the month clean shaven then work on your fine moustache stylings for the remainder of the month.

Compton’s latest discovery, Kendrick Lamar, who has released one of the rap records of the year

MUSIC REVIEW: a modern odyssey from the hood

Coming straight outta Kendrick

CONCEPT albums are still occasionally in vogue, though thankfully have progressed out of the prog-rock arena and into a less stratified realm.

Even rap occasionally offers up concept classics, like Kanye’s College Dropout, but few maintain a consistent theme throughout.

That’s where Kendrick Lamar’s official debut release, Good Kid, mA Ad City, diverges from the path. Described on the cover as a “short film about Kendrick”, it essentially and compellingly takes you on a journey through the life of this prodigal star in the making.

A prodigy of Dr Dre and signed to his After-

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math Records imprint, Lamar takes a microscope to the concerns that fuelled the fury of the breakout album by Dre’s NWA, Straight Outta Compton.

Kendrick comes from the same streets as EazyE, MC Ren, Ice Cube and DJ Yella, but that was then, and this is now... or so you would think.

There is the same aural density and invention on Good Kid that marked Compton out as some-

thing unique in rap at the time - what was, in 1988, an East Coast version of the channelled rage of Public Enemy, but with a call to arms being a real call to arms, not a call to vote and be politically proactive and aware as Chuck D was advocating.

Racist cops, gang violence, the catch 22s and traps of living in the poverty gap with its attendant narcotic escapes - all the concerns from 20 years ago are patently still there for Lamar, and he approaches the description of life and how it’s lived with a dynamic and precise flow and one of the best and most focused productions on a rap album in many years.

Good K id, mA Ad City is easily one of the records of the year. coming close but just missing out on catching the tails of Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange.

The production work by the likes of Pharrell, Just Blaze and Scoop DeVille is exemplary, evoking the journey that young Lamar takes and that is best summed up by the voicemail message from his mother on penultimate track, Real: “If I don’t hear from you by tomorrow, I hope you come back and learn from your mistakes...

When you do make it, give back with your words of encouragement. And that’s the best way to give back to your city.”

All of the money raised here in Ireland will go directly towards the Irish Cancer Society’s initiative, Action Prostate Cancer.

Movember is not just for the boys. Girls can get in on the action by taking on the role as a Mo Sista for the month and encouraging the men in their life to grow the Mo. Amongst some of the men joining the Irish Mo Bros are Irish rugby international players, Jamie Heaslip and Cian Healy, Italia 90 stars Ray Houghton, Packie Bonner and Tony Cascarino.

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theatre THE pavilioN THEATRE 01 231 2929 Port Authority

A young boy leaves home for the first time, a man begins a job for which he is not qualified, a pensioner receives a mysterious package. As each man confronts the significance of these events, they are forced to take stock of themselves, their feelings, and of the decisions they have made. Painting a vivid picture of life in contemporary Dublin, this is a gripping tale of love, loss and family.

November 2 and 3, tickets are priced at €18/€16.

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Dano and Kazan indulge in what appears to be the opposite of skinny dipping

At a vital crossroads in history a young queen steps from the shadows to unburden herself of her many troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts on marriage, succession, religion, war, and the challenges to her throne. But time is against her... Elizabeth I, queen at 25, political phoenix and famously unmarried, she was the most educated woman of her age – but who was the woman beneath the crown?

November 8 at 8pm, tickets are priced at €18/€14.

cinema: Paul dano and zoe kazan star in this offbeat romantic comedy

CIVIC THEATRE 01 462 7477 Ride On

A Honda 50 bike-run forms the background of a hilarious new play by writer Seamus O’Rourke.

Five members of the Drumkarren Honda Club are sitting in a run-down shed in Co Cavan, ready to embark on a bike-ride, awaiting the other 20 members (seemingly “stuck” in a pub in Killeshandra).

Running from November 6-10 at 8pm, tickets are €20/€16.

This Ruby sparkles THE idea of perfection is a tough one to nail down, particularly when it comes to a relationship.

The idea of the perfect man or woman is, essentially, a fallacy perpetuated by Hollywood.

The notion that there is a person with all of the positive items on a checklist who comes free of negatives is, quite honestly, ridiculous.

Most people know that, yet somehow romantic comedies still turn great business and Matthew McConaughey still makes a better living than me from them.

In Ruby Sparks, the notion of perfection is taken and turned on its head, and it makes a cautionary tale.

S c r e e nw r i t e r a n d star Zoe Kazan turns

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in a script that is deftly nuanced, star tlingly assured and refreshingly different.

Kazan, the daughter of screenwriters Nicholas Kazan (Payy Hearst) and Robin Swicord (Matilda) and the grand daughter of Elia Kazan (who directed the seminal On The Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire), shows that the talent for writing is certainly a hereditary thing.

Writing her first film, Kazan gives the leads to both herself and her

real life boyfriend, Paul Dano.

The pair are directed

by Dano’s Little Miss Sunshine directors Jonathon Dayton and Valerie Faris, who are helming their first picture since the 2006 breakout hit.

Any doubt that the pair would turn away from their indie roots is quickly dispelled in this tale of a frustrated writer whose latest creation comes to life, as his girlfriend.

Dano’s Calvin originally puts Ruby’s appearance down to a mental breakdown of sorts, giving the film some of its funniest moments.

But, as it becomes clear that Ruby is not just a figment of his imagination, he settles into the relationship.

Of course, telling his cynical older brother

Film of the Week: Ruby Sparks h h h h (12A) 103mins Director: Jonathon Dayton, Valerie Faris Starring: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Chris Messina, Steve Coogan, Elliot Gould

OUR VERDICT: THE biggest concern that there was around this film was whether the quirky rom-com had run its course, or whether you could make one without Joseph Gordon Levitt and still succeed. However, Ruby Sparks is more honed in on its darker side and in creating a perfect girlfriend, creates some imperfect characters. If you can get past that, you’ll love it.

(Messina) that he is dating a character he made up is somewhat difficult.

As the pair go through the early stages of a relationship, complete with parental introductions, the film sparkles.

The hope that these two characters can be as perfect as they appear on paper is part of the pull of the film.

But, as the film eases into the third act, Ruby Sparks sets itself apart

from its indie-romance brethren.

As the obvious cracks in the relationship start to deepen, Calvin reveals himself to be not entirely sympathetic.

It is a brave move on Kazan’s part to make her male lead so cloying and needy.

Many won’t root for him as his girlfriend pulls away, leaving him with the option of writing to control her or letting her

excercise her free will.

As he pursues the former, the film comes uncomfortably close to the bone.

Watching two people effectively set out to hurt each other is grim, but it is carried off with enough charm and imagination to cover most, if not all, of the film’s flaws.

In the end, this is less a romantic comedy than it is a study of the nature of relationships and compatibility.

If you could draw up a list of perfect characteristics for a partner, would it match your current beau?

Chances are, it wouldn’t, but sometimes things that shouldn’t work on paper do anyway, just like Ruby Sparks.

And that’s just fine.

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GAMING tech: ipad’s ‘tablet-tablet’ challenger finally arrives

Apple’s mini commotion  shane dillon

THE biggest story of the tech week, and one of the biggest for the year, had to be the unveiling last week of the long-awaited iPad mini (or mini iPad, as I’d bet my bottom dollar it’ll be called by most people from now on, but I’ll just call it the mini for the remainder of this feature).

In a move which surprised precisely nobody, anywhere, Apple finally produced its champion to tackle the growing tablet market.

Sure, tablets devices have been around for ages – just look at the bazillion sales of the iPad, and all its iterations, for example – but sales of what I’ll call the tablettablet (or, a more portable-friendly tablet, with a typical screen size around the seven-inch diagonal mark) have grown legs and started making bigger impacts in the past 18 months in particular.

So, although it’s coming a little late to the tablet-tablet party, Apple has finally waltzed through the door and immediately grabbed all the attention with the mini – though

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not necessarily for all the right reasons, as I’ll explain ...

Firstly, the mini is very much what it sounds like – a smaller version of the iPad, drawing on many of the legacy elements that made that tablet such a success.

Ranging from a very similar physical style to its compatability with all iPad apps (while having beefy enough power under the hood), the mini is, in many ways, “just” a smaller iPad. However, in recognition of markets that don’t necessarily think that bigger is better, its smaller size gives it a greater appeal for some markets, making it a more

portable-friendly device to take off to work.

With this launch, Apple has finally moved to tackle rival tablet-tablets, such as the Kindle Fire HD, or the Nexus 7, which have been slowly but surely carving out a reliable market share for themselves in the past year.

Indeed, once rarer than hen’s teeth, such devices are now commonplace on Dublin Bus, the Luas, etc, with

eBook readers also quite commonplace, now I could continue, but you get the point – the mini seems like a sure-fire winner for Christmas, and beyond, as Apple prepares to muscle in on Google and Amazon devices.

However, despite its charms, there have been criticisms, too – for starters, its price point, which is notably more expensive than rivals, hasn’t impressed many, as analysts and consumers alike

had expected something more budget-friendly.

Instead, this premium product retains a premium price.

Techheads also noted that there’s little that’s truly revolutionary about the mini, which shares similar specs to the iPad 2, but doesn’t have a dramatic design on its own basis.

Still, despite having an air of “me-too”, there’s no denying that the mini should make a big impact when it goes on sale from this Friday, November 2.

SPECS THE iPad mini shares many traits with its big brother, incorporating a number of legacy features that have served Apple so well. Its specifications make for interesting, if predictable reading, including:

• Colours: Black and white • Available in 16, 32 and 64GB models • Wi-fi (with 3G, 4G models to follow, soon) • H: 7.87in (200mm), W: 5.3in (134.7mm), D: 0.28in (7.2mm) • It’s a notable lightweight, weighing in at just 308g • 7.9in (diagonal) LED-backlit touch screen, with 1024 X 768 resolution at 163 PPI (Note: not Retina-quality display) • Full HD recording, with a 1.2MP front-facing camera, and a 5MP rear-facing camera; tap for focus/exposure controls • Rechargable battery offers potential 10-hours of use • Finally, its price – from €339 (16GB model) upwards ...

Despite being seen by some as a bit of a “tweener” device - lying between a smartphone, and a full-sized tablet device - the iPad mini will appeal to a great many consumers, and help Apple attack their rivals’ territory

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Suprise reveal of an updated platform SINCE this week’s page has turned into something of The Apple Show – and why not, for a change, as tons of people use their tech – at the same launch of the iPad mini, Apple surprised lots of people with the unexpected reveal of the iPad 4.

Barely half a year on from the release of the iPad 3, the iPad 4 was also revealed at the mini event, with the main difference from its predecessor being its greatly souped-up power, which will doubtless be exploited by developers soon after its imminent release.

While consumers are, by now, used to Apple’s periodic updates of its tech, the swift reveal of a new iPad was not automatically welcomed by everyone, given that the vast majority of people buy such a device in the expectation that it won’t be superseded soon afterwards ...

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DS5 Hybrid4 named Best Eco Car EARLIER this year I drove what was probably the coolest car of the year, the Citroen DS5.

Now to add to its already bulging awards cabinet, the distinctively styled flagship has another exciting achievement as the DS5 Hybrid4 was named Best Eco Car at the recent Scottish Car of the Year Awards, as voted for by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.

“Out greening” three other contenders to the title, the DS5 stood apart from the competition with its innovative and ecologically considerate drivetrain, which delivers impressive performance combined with fuel and CO2 efficiency.

The advanced, 200hp full hybrid diesel powertrain combines several technologies to deliver outstanding CO2 emissions as low as 91g/km.

John Murdoch, president at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, said: “Making the most of every drop of fuel is the perpetual quandary of car makers. Whilst some try to go further by skimping on equipment or driving pleasure Citroen DS5 offers all this and much more.”

The Citroen DS5

CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED FOR CAR AWARDS: A FIELD of 36 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 awards was announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) today.

The Continental Irish Car of the Year and Continental Irish Van of the Year will be revealed at a gala event in the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Thursday, November 22.

Gerry Murphy, chairman of the IMWA, commented: “In spite of the general economic slowdown, we are still seeing the arrival in Ireland of a lot of innovative new car models brim full of

new automotive technologies and the field of runners for the 2013 title certainly doesn’t disappoint.”

The 28 voting members of the IMWA assess each vehicle, attributing points on the basis of criteria ranging from innovation and safety, to space, comfort, build quality, driving quality and value for money.

“As with each year, the IMWA car jury provide a great service for Irish motorists in helping them to make sense of the bewildering array of new cars that has been launched in Ireland this year”, commented Paddy Murphy of Continental Tyres Ireland, Irish Car of the Year sponsor.

The Ecoboost engine was hailed as remarkable and won International Engine of the Year with a record score

CAR COMPARISON: FOCUS ECOBOOST AND THE FOCUS TITANIUM X

Experiencing the best of both Fords

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TWO exceptional cars came on the market from Ford this year – both very similar, but at the same time very different indeed.

To be clear, I’m not saying Ford just released two exceptional cars, but for me these stand out.

I am talking about the Focus Ecoboost and the Focus Titanium X models. Fortunately, I was able to test these cars one after the other to get a real feel for what each had to offer.

I was lucky enough to test the Ecoboost model for a day back in July when it first landed here – and it was a revelation.

The experience really drove home to me just

how different two individually spec-ed models can be.

The engine was hailed as remarkable by the jury that this year awarded it International Engine of the Year with a record score, and it’s no surprise.

This engine simply flies in the face of accepted wisdom, it is a 999cc direct injection turbopowered engine, but offers a choice of 100PS and 125PS output and is the most fuel-efficient petrol engine in its class, with the 100PS version promising 4.8litre/100km (58.9 mpg) and emissions of just 109g/km, or 22g fewer than the current 1.6 petrol.

The lively 125PS version claims a top speed

of 193kmh (120mph) yet with a frugal appetite of just 5litre/100km (56.5mpg) and emissions also in Band A, at 114g/ km. And it doesn’t half move.

Ford believes that this engine in this car will help keep the Ford Focus as the No 1 selling car in Ireland, and I wouldn’t care to bet against them.

Generally speaking, cars striving for serious economy tend to go with diesel engines, but Ford feel there is a latent demand out there for a petrol-engined car in this segment which can match a turbo diesel for punch and economy, but which is quieter and has less vibration, and the Focus fits that bill to the letter.

The EcoBoost range starts from €21,485 for the Focus 5-door entry level model, rising to €22,335 for the Focus Edge. The EcoBoost 125PS debuts on the Focus Zetec, from €24,235.

At the same time, there is always an appetite for a car that offers the driver high levels of comfort and specification, something that sets it apart from the crowd – enter the Focus Titanium X. This is a model with a distinctively sporty and premium feel.

The new Focus Titanium X provides an additional level of premium quality to the Focus range.

It is available in four and five door models and is powered by the same

1.6 TDCi diesel engine as the Zetec S and has a 95PS output. The Focus Titanium X spec includes the features such as 17” titanium alloys; deflation detection system; active park assist (Ford’s automatic parking system for getting the car into tight parallel parking spots); visibility pack; Bluetooth voice control and USB connectivity; and full size spare wheel.

This is the kind of car that will appeal to a loyal Ford customer who wants to reward themselves with something a little bit special.

This limited edition has been carefully thought out by Ford, and goes far beyond simply bolting on accessories; it is a distinctive and stylish motor.

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Bournemouth: England’s south coast offers more than beaches

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Spectacular setting for a deserved break

Autumn is not the season for hibernating but a time when Ireland looks at its very best. As one of the country’s most spectacular settings, the mountain resort of Aherlow House Hotel and Lodges in the Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary, has breathtaking views of the Glen and the Galtee Mountains and is the perfect destination for a well-deserved break. Enjoy two night’s accommodation and a full Irish breakfast each morning at a hotel full of character and warmth.

The hotel’s special autumn package includes a warm picnic for exploring the surrounding forests, mountains and unspoilt countryside as well as a delicious evening meal by chef Jose Vega. End your day of exploration with a complimentary hot toddy next to an open fire.

The autumn package at Aherlow House Hotel & Lodges is available from €129 per person sharing. For more information, visit www. aherlowhouse.ie or call 062 56153.

Enjoy some seaside tradition with a twist

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Gohop’s got great offers to portugal: Portugal has always been a favourite for Irish holiday makers, thanks to the amazing architecture, sublime beaches and charming countryside towns.

Whether it’s the picture perfect beaches of the Algarve, the beauty of the Lisbon Coast or the breathtaking Island of Madeira, Portugal can offer the ideal break away even during the winter months.

Gohop.ie are currently offering flights from Dublin to Portugal, with four nights

accommodation on a room-only basis from just €115, travelling during December 2012. Travel in January 2013 and spend five nights on a room-only basis from just €295 per person or spend 12 nights in February from just €316 per person. Price includes return flights from Dublin, accommodation as stated in three and four-star hotels and all taxes and charges. These prices are based on current airline prices and are subject to availability and dates of travel.

For more information or to book, visit www.gohop.ie.

British seaside holiday. Once heard, this unlikely combination of words can trigger an array of mental images w h i c h m ay i n cl u d e striped deck chairs, knotted handkerchiefs on bald heads, and a young Barbara Windsor.

But a recent trip to Bournemouth revealed that England’s south coast has left behind the stereotypes to embrace a revived seaside experience that stretches far beyond the beaches.

Under two hours from

London, Bournemouth has long been a popular spot for a break from the city, and with a recently revitalised airport and new Aer Lingus Regional route, it is now a great getaway option for Dubliners.

Aer Lingus Regional run daily flights from Dublin and one immediate appeal of flying direct to Bournemouth is that you bypass the lengthy queues found at larger airports.

The town itself is a unique space and, since its beginnings in 1810,

has been cultivated as a place of bathing, leisure, and relaxation.

A 10-minute walk through the Victorian Pleasure Gardens divides the town centre from the pier and seafront that throng with people in the summer months.

The 12km of beach is kept busy year round with walkers, cyclists, and surfers. A colourful, cutting-edge restaurant Urban Reef serves locally procured food stylishly, while next door Sorted Surf Shop offers

The Norfolk Royale Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the promenade

Bournemouth’s 12km beach is kept busy all year round

rental and tuition.

From its current ultra-modern and vivacious state, it’s difficult to imagine the Boscombe pier area derelict - around four years ago major funding went into rejuvenating the area.

The idea of marrying the traditional seaside holiday with a more modern and nuanced feel has been carried over into much of the accommodation and food on offer in the area.

The Green House is a popular hotel which sits in a quiet residential area within comfortable walking distance of both Bournemouth town and Boscombe.

It operates a strict eco-friendly philosophy, but refreshingly achieves this in a very upmarket way.

It is enlightening to see the lengths the owners have gone to in order to retain the green ethos.

From the chemicalfree paint used throughout the hotel to the bar stocked with beers from nearby micro-breweries, local trade and business are always a priority and style and comfort are in no way compromised.

T he Green Room, a restaurant housed within the hotel and open to non-residents, is definitely one of Bournemouth’s culinary highlights and features a menu which changes on the organic ingredients available daily.

Right in the centre of Bournemouth town, the Norfolk Royale is another four-star hotel which is guided by a philosophy, this time to embrace its Edwardian heritage and offer guests a distinctly indulgent seaside experience.

Especially recommended are weekend high teas where you’re encouraged to spend the

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Citalia’s offers for a fantastic winter city break

with walkers, cyclists, and surfers

afternoon relaxing in the sumptuous lounge with tea, coffee, or a Martini cocktail and enjoy enormous platters of cake.

The summer months offer lunchtime specials of lobster and chips, and champagne is half price every Fizzy Friday.

While the sea and beaches remain the main attractions, there is still plenty to see and do on a weekend trip.

Fans of history and literature will enjoy a visit to St Peter’s Church, which houses the remains of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, along with the heart of her husband.

While being a convenient walkway to the pier, the Victorian Pleasure Gardens also house a tethered hot air balloon, which rises to 500ft to give a brilliant, but potentially terrifying view of Bournemouth, the seaside, and its sur-

rounds.

There is a lot in the immediate area to see, and while Bournemouth makes an ideal weekend break from Dublin, it could also serve as a base for a longer stay in the region.

A short drive inland is the New Forest area, a 56-hectare national park, famous for its wild ponies, which can be explored by foot or by hiring bicycles.

Another worthwhile day trip explores the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site, where fossils are common from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Bournemouth is one of the most popular areas in Britain for retired people to settle, but also boasts a growing surf community and an active university population, making for an interesting mix of old meets new.

The result is a place that is at once mature and full of history and at the same time fresh and modern.

It’s this air of “tradition with a twist” that makes Bournemouth a great tourist destination.

Coupled with the regular affordable flights, mild south coast weather, and year-round attractions, it’s a short trip that can offer a far different seaside experience.

Aer Lingus Regional operate daily flights from Dublin from €29.99, www.aerlingus.com.

Rates and information for the Green House hotel and Green Room restaurant at www.thegreenhousehotel.co.uk Rates and information for the Norfolk Royale hotel www.peelhotels. co.uk For more information on Bournemouth and surrounding area www. bournemouth.co.uk

The Victorian Pleasure Gardens house a tethered hot air balloon, which rises to 500ft to give a brilliant view of Bournemouth

WHETHER it’s taking a cruise on a gondola in Venice, visiting the famous sites of the Italian capital or seeing an opera in northern Verona, Italy’s favourite destinations could be the ideal location for a much-needed winter city break.

And with fantastic offers from Citalia by Travelmood up for the taking, the only thing left to do is to pack your weekend bag.

Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks and is a city which is in its entirety listed as a World Heritage Site.

Visit St Mark’s Basilica, take a gondola trip down the Grand Canal and see the Piazza San Marco from just €299 per person.

Travelling on November 17, 2012, the price includes a three-night stay at the four-star Bonvecchiati Hotel on a B&B basis.

Or visit Italy’s capital of Rome and see some of Europe’s most beautiful and renowned historic sites including the Colisseum, the Sistine Chapel and the Pantheon.

Travel on December 1, 2012, and spend three nights at the three-star Augustea Hotel on a B&B basis from just €264 per person.

Verona is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans.

The city has been awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO due to its urban structure and architecture.

Travel on December 8, 2012 and spend three nights at the three-star Mastino Hotel on a B&B basis from just €276 per person.

All prices include return flights from Dublin, taxes and charges.

For more information or to book, visit www.travelmood.ie, or call their dedicated team on 01 4331020 or visit the Travelmood store in Duke Street, Dublin 2, just off Grafton Street.

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Sara Lawlor with her Bus Eireann women’s national league player of the month award for September/October

soccer: United’s star striker honoured for her five goals in three games

Peamount’s Lawlor named women’s player of the month PEAMOUNT UNITED striker Sara Lawlor has been named the Bus Eireann Women’s National League Player of the Month for September/October.

Lawlor was voted player of the match when she scored for her club in the recent FAI Umbro Women’s senior cup final against Raheny United.

The 24-year-old has three Ireland caps and was presented her award by Republic of Ireland women’s international team manager Sue Ronan.

Dubliner Lawlor scored five goals in her opening three games in the Bus

Éireann Women’s National League, which sees Peamount top on goal difference from their rivals Raheny United in the preliminary phases of the marquee competition.

Lawlor admitted she was honoured to get the award but felt that a number of her club-mates could have been in consideration.

“It’s lovely to get an award like this but I was a little surprised because lots of the girls played very well over the last month,” she said.

“We were very disappointed not to

win the cup but the great thing is that we didn’t let it get to us and we’re very focused on the Bus Eireann Women’s National League.

“Our next game is on Saturday November 3 at Raheny so we have an excellent opportunity to bounce back and look to maintain our 100% start to the season.”

Lawlor also scored three goals in two FAI Umbro Women’s Senior Cup games in the same period.

“Bus Éireann congratulates Sara on winning the player of the month award.

“Sara has continued her incredible form from last season with some important goals in Peamount’s unbeaten start to the 2012–2013 season,” said Andrew McLindon, Bus Eireann PR manager.

Peamount’s Chloe Mustaki and Emma Cahill were both part of the Republic of Ireland U-19 side that won their UEFA U-19 Women’s European Championship group, winning all three of their games to qualify for the next phase of the competition. They beat Cyprus, Latvia and Serbia in order to advance.

EUGENE Kennedy, father of multiple All-Ireland winning St Brigid’s star Eoin, completed the double last week as the world handball championships in Citywest.

He claimed the diamond masters (Over60) singles title while he grabbed the doubles, too, in tandem with Wexford’s Ned Buggy.

Played over 10 days in west County Dublin, over 2,000 players contested the championships over a host of grades across the fantastic purposebuilt Citywest Arena, where an amazing cauldron of action and excitement was created for the 3,000 additional fans who pack into the amphitheatre style seating for the event.

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Kenneth Egan was one of four Irish boxers to land a winner’s prize at the Tammer Elite Multi-Nations event

john brophy THE Phoenix striker’s recent form with his club and with the Leinster senior league panel was good enough to earn him a first-ever Republic of Ireland amateur call-up, a just reward for his excellent start to the season with the Scribblestown club

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kilmacud crokes THE Glenalbyn club bridged a 27-year gap to claim the Dublin senior hurling championship in excellent style. They came within one step of a rare double as the club’s senior footballers fell at the last hurdle in the Dublin county final on Monday evening

NEILSTOWN’S Kenneth Egan claimed his fifth gold medal in five tournaments on Finnish soil as he was one of four Irish winners at the 33rd Tammer Elite Multi Nations.

The 2008 Olympic silver medallist was joined on the winning rostrum by David Oliver Joyce, John Joe Joyce and Conrad Cummings while Con Sheehan and Ross Hickey took home silver from an exceptional team performance.

For Egan, it completed the

hat trick of wins over the hosts at the expense of Tomi Honka.

The 10-time Irish elite champion, boxing well within himself, was rarely troubled in this lightheavyweight decider en route to a 16-8 decision.

It followed earlier wins over England’s Lawrence Osueke in the quarter-finals tonight to book his ticket into the semi-finals where he met Finland’s Niklas Räsänen who he duly beat by 10-points.

“The entire squad boxed superbly all week and it is fantastic to be taking home four gold

and two silver medals in our first Elite tournament since the Olympic Games in London, he said.

“Overall, the entire squad produced some fantastic displays – young Michael Nevin also won one bout here – and we’re delighted with their performances.”

Talented Portlaoise BC prospect Michael Nevin – appearing in his first Elite tournament – won one bout for Ireland in Tampere.

D av i d O l i ve r J o y c e a l s o scooped the Best Boxer Award in Finland.

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East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Darragh O’Conaill celebrates his victory at the London Open

DARR AGH O’Conaill, Ireland’s youngest brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, continued his fantastic recent form by claiming two gold medals in the middleweight division – one at the London Open and the other at the Nogi European Championships, which was also held in the English capital.

As well as his personal glory, O’Conaill’s East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy - based in Dun Laoghaire - took another haul

of medals as Dean Barry and Stephen Byrne took gold, John Sheridan won four more including one silver and Marcus Phelan and Daniel Ha claimed bronze honours too.

O’Conaill, who had been eyeing these tournaments all year shared his disappointment that the challenge was over.

“I’ve just been building up to this tournament all year,” said the European champion. “Every training session and every competition was just a warm up for this and now that it’s over I’m genuinely sad.

“It’s a strange feeling that I haven’t had before, I loved every second of action in the matches and I could see a huge improvement in my game when I faced off against some people that I had fought before.”

Now in preparation for the Nogi World Championships in Los Angelos, O’Conaill is in confident mood, despite the organisation of accommodation still being left up in the air for the Dun Laoghaire coach.

“I’ve been in great form all year and I think I’ll be able to keep it up. To stay there, I’ve

been enquiring with friends of friends – a life of competing is an expensive one to live,” he said.

With his constant jet setting and his commitment to his students competing, O’Conaill believes that jiu jitsu is his calling and the 25-year-old believes he is going some way to turn his lifestyle into a career.

“If I wasn’t competing so much, I would be living comfortably. It’s just an expensive sport, but what I’m trying to do at ECJJA is allow people to make the sport their career.”

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Local runners produced a series of superb runs at the Dublin marathon last Monday with athletes from DSDAC and Rathfarnham AC medalling in the Irish championships IT WAS something of a family affair for Maria McCambridge, the former Dundrum South Dublin AC runner, as on the day she claimed the women’s Woodie’s DIY Irish national marathon title on the streets of Dublin her 17-month-old son Dylan completed his first marathon.

He was pushed around the track in a buggy by her husband Gary for the entire 26.2 mile route, albeit three hours slower than McCambridge’s time, a personal best of 2.35.28, one second better than the time she produced in Paris in 2009.

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the 37-year-old and created a new record for any Irish woman in the Dublin marathon, bettering Sonya O’Sullivan’s time from 2000.

Speaking about the race in its aftermath, McCambridge – who has run in Letterkenny AC colours for the past couple of seasons since relocating there – explained that it was a “very satisfying” outcome in the wake of a tough year

that saw her miss out on a place at the Olympic Games despite achieving the qualifying time.

“As soon as the Olympics weren’t on, for me, I just put it behind me, and put my head down in preparation for this,” she said.

“So it is very satisfying, and that’s the great thing about being a runner – there’s always another race. It’s not the Olympics but I’m delighted,” added McCambridge.

Barbara Sanchez, (Raheny Shamrock AC) took the silver medal in 2.42.10 and Pauline Curley, (Tullamore Harriers) took bronze in 2.45.49. The women’s race in Dublin was won

Maria McCambridge, left, with her son Dylan and Georgina Drumm

by Magdaline Mukunza of Kenya in 2.30.47.

On the men’s side, Rathfarnham AC proved one of the stand-out clubs on the day as Sean Hehir took second in the men’s Irish national title while club mate Barry Minnock claimed third

Dublin team categories as Brian Furey also ran well to finish in 2.33.06 to finish 27th overall.

The men’s race, from an Irish perspective , was won by Paul Pollock who had earlier raised much cheer when he raced into the overall lead eight

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place.

It laid the base for the club’s ultimate success in both the national and

miles into the marathon.

The Annadale Striders runner had to settle for ninth place in the end as Kenyan and Ethiopian runners dominated the event won by defending champion Geofrey Ndungu of Kenya in 2.11.09.

This was a big breakthrough performance though for Pollock who won the Woodie’s DIY national Titleincorporated in the Dublin event in 2.16.30, the fastest time in Dublin by an Irish athlete in 13 years.

Both Paul Pollock and Maria McCambridge now plan on turning their attention to cross country. Both athletes have ambitions to gain selection on the Irish teams for the European Cross Country Championships in Budapest in December.

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Glenn Whelan at last year’s launch

Late night leagues back in action in November FRIDAY Night late night soccer leagues will kick off on November 2 across Fingal.

Open to boys and girls aged 13 to 15 and 16 to 21, the games will take place in Corduff Sports Centre, Round Tower, Lusk; Skerries Community Centre, Rivervalley Swords and Glebe North FC Balbriggan, on Fridays from 9pm to 11pm.

The leagues will run for five weeks with the winners from each group qualifying for the Dublin finals, which will be held in early December.

The Late Night League (LNL) is a fivea-side tournament that has taken place in numerous venues around Fingal over the last number of years and has proven very successful.

It is run in conjunction with local authorities, youth groups and Community Garda policing units, and aims to provide a safe, fun and healthy social alternative to teenagers on Friday nights.

Niall Mc Guirk, senior sports officer with Fingal County Council added “The joint partnership between Fingal County Council’s sports office, the FAI, An Garda Síochána and our venue providers has enabled the programme to develop around the county.

“Late Night Soccer provides a positive sporting activity for young people to take part in; studies have shown it has helped in reducing anti-social behaviour and it gives the youth of Fingal something to look forward to on a Friday night.”

Interested participants just need to turn up on the night to register their interest and there’s no cost to participate.

For further information on the Late Night League initiative, or any football programmes, contact the local FAI development officer: Balbriggan/Lusk/Skerries area - Paul Keogh (FAI) T: 086 044 4435 E: paul. keogh@fai.ie; Blanchardstown Area – Sharon Boyle (FAI) T: 087 132 3260 E: sharon. boyle@fai.ie; Swords area – Mick Pender (FAI) T: 087 127 3258 E: mpender@fai.ie.

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Meteors brought down to earth by double weekend METEORS were unable to get back to winning ways as they fell twice last weekend in the women’s Superleague, undone by both Singleton SuperValu Brunell and the Ulster Rockets.

The former came visiting on Saturday evening to Colaiste Iosagain with the diminutive Ciara O’Neill producing a barn-storming performance.

Her baskets helped push the northern side into a comfortable 36-19 lead at the end of the second half.

Meteors fought back after the big break as the Ulster side’s limited resources – they only arrived with eight players – meant that they tired with three of their players lining out for the full 40 minutes.

Rebecca Nagle and Jade Daly enjoyed strong spells to reduce the deficit, the former dropping some top three-pointers, ending the game with three to her name.

But the hosts never got in range as Ulster controlled the clock to eventually win out 54-45 with O’Neill scoring a game high 17 points.

Eimear Browne and Fiona Meany also netted seven points each but the young side could not close the gap on their more experienced opponents.

On Sunday, Brunell visited South Dublin and, in Danielle O’Leary, had the game winner with a tally of 18 points.

Again, Nagle was Meteors go-to woman with another 11 points while Beth Meany added another nine points. But they were unable to turn the tide that saw a nine-point half-time deficit result in an 11-point final score.

It leaves Meteors with one win from five outings this term to put pressure on in the chase for playoff places in the eight-team division.

With additional games played, Meteors are currently in sixth place but could be overhauled a couple of sides below them when they play their games in hand.

Next up is a tough road trip to Waterford, facing one of their mid-table rivals in a key showdown.

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St Andrew’s Aaron Bailey, Ben Campbell, Wilf King, Lee Cole, Richard Couse and Alex Service celebrate their All-Ireland victory

Super Saints triumph All-Ireland final St Andrew’s 3 Wesley 1  stephen findlater sport@gazettegroup.com

ST ANDREW’S claimed their third All-Ireland S c h o o l b o y s h o c ke y championship as their experience proved too much for a young Wesley side in the competition’s final in Lisnagarvey in a repeat of the 2008 final last Friday.

Final quarter goals from David Nolan and Lee Cole were decisive in making it a repeat of that vintage when Cian Speers lifted the shield

as Andrew’s knocked on the head Wesley’s attempted comeback.

Ian Stewart cancelled out Jordan Larmour’s opening goal, capping a well controlled performance.

They were deserving winners, holding sway for much of the final with Cole central to matters while skipper Mark Loughrey was imperious at the back before his departure due to a facial injury which required a trip to St James’s Hospital.

Loughrey’s Pembroke clubmate Kirk Shimmins, though, had the

young champions Merrion youths get kick from prizegiving mount Merrion Youths held their 2012

Juvenile Presentations last week in Oatlands School, Stillorgan with over 80 children presented with medals and over 100 parents in attendance.

On hand to present the medals was chairman Barry Saul and many more volunteers involved in the club. The presentation of medals were to the U-11s, U-10s and U-9s, who won or came second in their division.

first sniff of goal when he fizzed a reverse just off target inside the opening two minutes.

B u t A n d r e w ’s U -16 international Larmour had them in front in the eighth minute as Ben Campbell marauded down the right wing, doing all the spadework and opening up a simple line to goal.

In response, Shimmins fired another effort just wide while Cole had one drag-flick taken off the line by Neil Pelow in unorthodox fashion.

The Andrew’s pressure continued in the second period, with a sustained

barrage but with that storm weathered, they burst into life in the second half when James O’Donovan created the leveller for Stewart with 20 minutes to go.

Respite was brief, though, as turnover ball on the 25 was quickly transferred across the circle with Cillian Hynes selflessly picking out David Nolan to walk the ball in.

Eight minutes from time, Cole whipped home a low drag-flick and Andrew’s were home and hosed. In between, Loughrey took a blow to the face, mean-

ing he was unable to lift the trophy, the honours handed to Cole to lift the Tasmanian shield.

Earlier in the day, Wesley came back from 2-0 down against Cork side Ashton to respond in style, winning 4-2.

Goals from Shimmins, Jonathan Roberts, James O’Donovan and Ian Stewart handed them a final berth.

Andrew’s, meanwhile, overcame three in-arow chasing Banbridge.

The Booterstown school led 4-0 at half-time and withstood a big fightback to claim the tie 5-3 in a thriller.

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CUALA got their Leinster IFC off to a winning start when they defeated St Mary’s of Longford 0-11 to 0-7 in O’Toole Park last Sunday.

In difficult underfoot conditions, it was never going to be a high-scoring duel but the hard-work and pace of Mick FItzsi-

mons caused problems for the Mary’s defence as the Dalkey side led 0-5 to 0-3 at half-time.

The Dublin intermediate champions held the upperhand in the second half with the accuracy of Niall Carthy and Conor O’Brien telling in this victory while Mark Schutte did well in defence.

Foxrock Cabinteely,

meanwhile, will take on Wexford’s Shelmaliers in Aughrim on Sunday afternoon in the Leinster ladies football senior championship at 1.30pm following their brilliant run to the final.

Having claimed the Dublin title with a final victory over regular top dogs Na Fianna, Pat Ring’s side have plotted

their course through the provincial competition, starting off with a win over Laois side Timahoe.

They followed up with a 2-17 to 0-3 waltz past Louth’s Stabannon Parnells two weekends ago in the semi-final to reach the final of this competition in their very first run at a senior provincial championship.

Football: kilmacud sfc bid ended by ballymun

naomh olaf

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Cuala and Foxrock march on in Leinster

ASDFASDSAF Club Noticeboard OUR intermediate footballers play St

bar or you can contact Eoin Kinsella on

Brigids away on Thursday, November

087 6769280 for further information.

1 at 8pm and Clann Mhuire on Sunday, November 4 in the Naul at 11am.

Good luck to our U-15 camogie team

Come along and enjoy bingo, the lotto draw, music and dance every Sunday night at the clubhouse.

who play their championship final

The 25-card game continues on Mon-

next weekend. The club AGM takes

day nights and new players always

place on November 7 in the clubhouse

welcome.

at 8.30pm.

A Mass for deceased members takes

One of our main fundraisers, the

place on November at 7pm in Bala-

poker classic, takes place on Novem-

lly church. The lotto results were not

ber 17 when a prize pot of €5,000 will be

available at the time of going to print

up for grabs subject to adequate tick-

but they are available as usual on

et sales. Tickets are available from the

naomholaf.ie.

cuala CONGRATULATIONS to our senior

A word of recognition for club

footballers who followed up victory

stalwart Pete Dunne who retired

in Dublin by making progress in the

last weekend after serving the best

Leinster intermediate football cham-

steaks, chops and sausages to the

pionship.

people of Glasthule and wider afield

The lads took an early lead over St

Among the many visitors to the

and never gave it up, running out 0-11

shop on his final day were most of the

to 0-07 winners.

senior football team, led by son Derek

We now face a quarter final against

Through himself, his wife Mary, his

next weekend. Time and venue to be

children and his grandchildren, Pete

confirmed during the week.

has always been at the heart of Cuala

Hard luck to the minor A footballers

and now he has more time on his

who lost to Na Fianna at Hyde Park

hands we expect to see plenty more

on Sunday morning and to the U-15A

of him on the sidelines.

final at the same time.

Crokes undone by Rock’s hard work dublin sfc final

Kilmacud Crokes 0-14 Ballymun Kickhams 1-12  sport@gazettegroup.com

K ILMACUD Crokes were denied a third Dublin senior football championships in five years as Ballymun Kickhams denied them 1-12 to 0-14 at Parnell Park on Monday evening.

The storyline could not have been more perfectly pitched, Dean Rock’s personal tally of seven points ultimately seeing the side home. It provided a symmetry to 1985, the last time Ballymun won the title with

Rock’s father – Dublin legend Barney – the man to lead the charges that day.

Shane Forde got Mun off to a flying start as he rose to meet a booming, dropping ball into the square, making it 1-2 to 0-1 at the 10 minute mark.

Mannion responded to kick a couple of points but Kickhams we r e m u c h i n t h e ascendancy after the first half hour, building a 1-8 to 0-5 lead, though Adrian Morrissey felt he had tacked on one more that the umpires called wide.

But Kilmacud showed the zeal of champions to force their way back into the tie in the same manner in which they overturned St Brigid’s in the semi-final.

Pat Burke kicked four successive points on the resumption to reduce the gap to two going into the final quarter.

But Rock broke that chain and kept Ballymun’s noses just in front down the closing stretch.

With the game still very much in the melting pot Jason Whelan slotted a great left-footed free for Ballymun and

matched it with another from play from the far flank as well as Rock showing his clinical edge to loft over his seventh score of the night.

The tempo and intensity did not drop til the final whistle with two Mark Vaughan points and a Declan Kelleher score leaving just one point between the sides by the finish.

It ended an epic run for K ilmacud at the final hurdle while Ballymun now advance to the Leinster stage where they will take on Westmeath champions, the Mullingar Shamrocks.

and selector Des Cahill.

the champions of Wicklow in a match

footballers who lost their A shield Kilmacud Crokes’Pat Burke gave his side a chance at a major comeback with four successive second half points

for no less than 33 years.

Mary’s of Longford at O’Toole Park

Well done to the U-14A football-

Applications are invited straight away for the positions of manager for the U-21 hurling and football teams.

ers who beat St Sylvester’s 6-11 to

Those interested in taking on our

3-10 to set up a promotion play off

championship teams in hurling should

against Lucan Sarsfields and hope-

contact Eddie Gough on 086 2584434,

fully a rapid return to the top flight

while potential football bosses should

of hurling.

contact Aidan Boyle on 086 3200683.

Stars of erin THE Stars of Erin fancy dress and

The next fundraiser the club is hold-

bingo night was a great success.

ing is Who wants to be a Thousandaire?

Thanks to Jennie and Gary Collins.

in March 2013. The lotto jackpot was

Thanks to Johnnie Fox’s pub for host-

not won this week; €20 winners were

ing the night.

Lisa Daly Kevin Daly, Cligger.

The club are now looking for new

Numbers drawn for the jackpot were

players for all teams for the juvenile

3, 30 and 28. Next week’s jackpot is

and adult teams for the 2013 season.

€1,300, thanks for all your support.

ballyboden st enda’s WELL done to the Senior B hurlers

Ladies football fundraiser - clothes

(Johnny Kenny) on a great champi-

collection on Friday night from 7-9pm

onship win - the first senior B title in

and Saturday from 9.30am to 3pm.

the club’s history.

Congrats to the minor, U-14 divi-

Hard luck to the senior A camogie

sion four and U-13 division four girls’

team who put up a great showing

football teams on championship

against All-Ireland club champions

wins.

Oulart the Ballagh in the Leinster Final.

A Battle of the Boden white collar boxing fundraising event will take

Bridge night is in the club on Sun-

place in February 2013. An eight week

day, November 18 - more informa-

certified training course will start in

tion at the club.

January 2013.

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Kilmacud Crokes’ Adrian Morrissey thought he had scored a key point in the first half of the Dublin senior football championship final but it was controversially disallowed

No excuses for Kenny Kilmacud Crokes boss Hugh Kenny has refused to cite a disallowed point as the defining factor in his side’s senior championship final loss  sport@gazettegroup.com

HUGH Kenny refused to cite Adrian Morrissey’s controverisally disallowed point as the reason for Kilmacud Crokes’ ultimate demise by a single score in Monday night’s Dublin senior football championship final against Ballymun Kickhams.

He said that missed opportunities in the second half were ultimately the difference as Kilmacud missed out on a third title in five years.

“It’s a big talking point,” Kenny said post match. “I was standing beside the linesman and he put up for the score and he told me that it was a point straight away.

“I asked him if he told the referee and he said he did. He had buzzed for it, but the referee said he wasn’t told, so it’s heartbreaking for the players, but it’s not the reason why we lost.”

Kenny was adamant that it was the lack of accuracy of his players in front of the posts in the second half that cost them the game.

“In the second half, we had six opportunities that we would usually have put over the bar, we had plenty of chances to win the game in that respect, but it just didn’t happen on the day.

“We gave away a very soft goal in the first half and we chased that goal throughout the game but we just couldn’t get back in front,” said Kenny.

The Glenalbyn club’s manager was not lambasting his team, however, and highlighted how their commitment throughout the year brought them to the final.

“It’s just very disappointing for the players.

I’ve been with these lads all year and the commitment and effort they’ve put in completely deserved to get them to the final. A kick of a ball was the difference between the two sides in the end.”

After a slow start to the game, Crokes made a late rally and got themselves back into the game, a trend that has been present throughout their campaign, something that Kenny cannot quite find a reason for.

“It was another slow start, but it seems that

all year we’ve been having slow starts and usually in the first half we’ve been playing into the wind. Every match has gone the same way, apart from the quarter-final with Sylvester’s, where we had a really strong start that set us up really well for the second half.

“We had such a good second half, which is typical of our championship form this year as well, that the lads will be disappointed – we threw it away in the end,” said the Kilmacud chief.

Refusing to make excuses for his side, Kenny also disregarded that the time of the game on bank holiday Monday had an impact on the score, claiming “both teams were in the same boat”.