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Primary schools to share funding  aisling kennedy

SOME 34 primary schools in Dun Laoghaire are set to receive funding from the minor works grant to help schools purchase equipment and furniture.

The grant will be made available to schools in the next two weeks, and is worth more than €11,000 for a 300pupil primary school.

Some of the schools set to benefit from the grant are Scoil Mhuire,

Shankill (€11,327); Booterstown Boys (€10,365) and Monkstown Educate Together National School (€13,103).

Cllr Carrie Smyth (Lab) welcomed the grant, and said: “I am very pleased to be able to confirm that funding for the minor works grant will be issued to schools soon on November 20.

This grant will ultimately benefit the educational experience of local pupils.”

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Just the ticket: Fair ladies of Blackrock put artistry on show MEMBERS of the Irish Country-

women’s Association Blackrock guild held a craft fair at St Brigid’s Hall in Stillorgan recently, where Ethel Stringer shared raffle ticket duties. From painting to needlepoint, these ladies have many

valuable skills to pass on and happily welcome new members on board. The local meeting day is on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Holy Family Resource Centre, Kill O’Grange, Blackrock. Picture: Ger Woods

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crisis Council outlines works to be provided by 2017

681 social housing units for county  aisling kennedy

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is the richest local authority in Ireland with €130m currently in reserve.

T h e f i g u r e s we r e reported in the media last weekend showing a breakdown of €128.6m in bank investments, €1.4m on deposit and €310,129 in cash.

The figures have surprised councillors in the area and have added to pressure on the council to deliver much needed social housing for the thousands of the area’s

families currently on the social housing waiting list.

At present, 5,618 people are on the social housing waiting list in Dun LaoghaireRathdown with some families waiting over 10 years.

And yet no new social houses have been built in the constituency so far.

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) who queried the amount of social houses built so far this year and the amount that the council has in reserve told the Gazette the situation was unaccept-

able.

“T his is an abso lute scandal. We have a housing crisis in the county at the moment.

“I had a woman the other day in my office crying her eyes out saying she has been on the social housing waiting list for 10 years and has not even had an offer of a house yet. She has three children.

“Now forget about the people who have refused houses. This woman has never even been offered a house.

“But apparently there’s nothing unusual about that, some people

have to wait between 10 to 12 years just to get an offer of a house, let alone receive a house. It’s just an endless, depressing thing.”

Cllr Boyhan believes that Dublin needs a housing authority set up as a matter of priority.

“I think we need a much more central focused collaborative approach with the four local councils coming together and the housing agency rolling out the houses.

“We have shown time and time again that we are not capable of dealing with the housing crisis.

“The four local authorities cannot keep pace with the demand for social housing.”

This week, the local authority presented its housing depar tment report to local councillors in which it laid out plans to build a target of 681 units which would

Map shows the status of social housing sites across Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

be provided between 2015 and 2017.

A council spokesperson told the Gazette: “Of the target of 681, 316 units are to be provided under the capital programme which includes, construction, acquisitions, Par t V acquisitions, CAS (capital assistance scheme) a n d r e t u r n i n g vo i d properties.

“The remainder of the units are to be provided through leasing and the

rental accommodation scheme (RAS)”.

In addition, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown has planning and funding approval for the constr uction of 188 units, all of which are at different stages of the design and construction process.

T he spokesperson said 53 of these units would be delivered in 2016 but confirmed no new units were completed under the con-

struction programme in 2015.

“A total of 94 households from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s social housing support list were allocated social housing support in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area from January 1, 2015 to November 9, 2015.

“This figure includes two homeless Housing Assistance Pay ment (HAP) allocations.”

Primary schools grants in the pipeline  aisling kennedy

THIR T Y-FOUR primary schools in Dun Laoghaire are set to receive funding from the minor works grant that will help schools purchase equipment and furniture within the next two weeks.

T he grant will be issued to each school in the locality by November 20, and will enable each school’s board of management and prin-

cipal to improve their existing facilities.

The grant will also help them to purchase furniture, PE equipment and IT equipment.

Cllr Carrie Smy th (Lab) said: “I am very pleased to be able to confirm that funding for the minor works grant will be issued to schools soon on November 20.

This grant will ultimately benefit the educational experience of local pupils.”

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Each primary school will receive a grant of €5,500, as well as €18.50 per pupil. Schools will also receive €74 for ever y special needs pupil enrolled at the school.

Grant amounts Cllr Smyth said: “The grant is worth more than €11,000 for a 300pupil primary school, or almost €13,000 in the case of a special school with 100 pupils.”

Among the 34 schools set to receive funding in Dun Laoghaire are Scoil Mhuire, Shankill (€11,327); Booterstown Boys (€10,365); Dalkey National School (€7,368) and Monks-

town Educate Together National School (€13,103).

Cllr Smyth said she had the pleasure of visiting many of the schools in the locality when she was cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.

She was particularly pleased that so many of the primary schools in the area would be receiving funding.

She added: “Some €28m is being made available to facilitate this year’s scheme.

“And I am pleased that local primary schools in the Dun Laoghaire area get their fair share of this vital funding stream.”

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charity: annual fundraising fun run to aid lifeboat charity

Parents alerted over man

‘Reindeers’ to help save lives at sea  aisling kennedy

THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is set to host its annual Reindeer Run in Marlay Park in aid of Dublin’s volunteer lifeboat crews and the life-saving work they do.

The Reindeer Run will take place in Rathfarnham on Sunday, December 6 and all funds raised will go towards the volunteer crew at Dun Laoghaire, Howth and Skerries lifeboat stations.

Radio presenter, author and adventure guru Teena Gates will be present on the day to start the run and lead the participants in the Rookie the Reindeer Warm-Up. Gates told The Gazette:

“Having been involved with this event for a few years now, I would urge people to sign up and help raise funds for a great charity that is close to my heart.”

Last year, RNLI lifeboats in Dublin launched 137 times, bringing 185 people to safety. David Branigan from Dun Laoghaire RNLI said: “Winter months are when RNLI volunteer crews face some of the most challenging call-outs.

“Crew training is vital for the job of life-saving and the fundraising carried out as part of the Reindeer Run by our supporters results in providing the best equipment and instruction.”

The reindeer run caters

for all abilities and ages, with participants choosing from a 5km or 10km walk/run, a 3km option for juniors, or a shorter Santa Saunter.

There are also a number of volunteer marshalling roles to fill. To get involved, contact Pauline McGann, RNLI community fundraising manager, at 086 152 8324, or email Pauline_McGann@rnli. org.uk.

Registration is open at rnli.org/reindeer and costs €20 for the 5Kkm or €22 for the 10km stages.

Children’s tickets are €10 and a family ticket (two adults and two children) is €55. All participants will receive an RNLI Reindeer Run T-shirt, a pair of antlers and a car sticker.

For the love of local environs: 25th edition of annual historical journal pictured at the recent launch of the 25th journal by the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society are the chairman of the society, Colin Scudds, and publications committee member Seamus O’Connor, with Betty Coffey, who launched the very first edition back in 1990. Guest of honour Betty was presented with a limited edition €10 silver proof coin 2015, celebrating the 70th anniversary of peace in Europe, at the momentous occasion in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. The society’s November lecture will be held at the same venue on Wednesday, November 18 at 8pm. Picture: Margaret Brown

PARENTS and guardians of small children in south Dublin have been advised to be vigilant after a number of incidents outside local schools were reported in the past few weeks.

According to recent reports, a hooded man has been seen approaching children in a suspicious manner. Gardai are aware of the incidents, which have happened over the past six weeks.

Parents of children who are attending schools in the Killiney and Shankill areas have received text alerts advising them of the potential threat.

Gardai are encouraging everyone to remain on alert and report suspicious behaviour around schools immediately.

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transport We must plan properly to develop our system, says councillor

Call to fully integrate city, town bike schemes  aisling kennedy

A PROPOSED scheme to fully integrate the Dublin Bikes Scheme in Dun Laoghaire is currently under way and Cllr Carrie Smyth (Lab) is calling for it to be implemented soon.

The proposal to implement a bike scheme in Dun Laoghaire was initially mooted in January 2014, but as yet no scheme has been introduced in the area.

Cllr Smyth has called on the chief executive of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Coun-

ty Council to ensure the proposed Dun Laoghaire Public Bikes Scheme is fully integrated with the popular Dublin Bikes Scheme.

She told The Gazette: “The Dublin Bikes Scheme has been incredibly successful since its launch and I believe

there is a strong local demand for a similar scheme in Dun Laoghaire.

“Dun Laoghaire Bikes would be a significant development in the transport infrastructure of the area, and I am sure this new and dynamic facility would be

widely embraced by business and recreation users.”

She said she believed it was vital for the council to ensure the scheme would be compatible with the existing Dublin Bikes scheme.

She added: “The need for joined-up thinking on these

schemes is clear. We must plan properly to develop the future of our transport system.

“I call on the council’s chief executive to secure commitment that the Dun Laoghaire scheme will be integrated with Dublin Bikes.”

Fundraising concert to help serve food and hope to others A FUNDRAISING concert will be held in Dun Laoghaire this week in aid of The Dining Room, an outreach project in the borough that provides hot lunches for people who are homeless, the elderly, and those people who are experiencing food poverty and loneliness.

It is run by volunteers three days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 2.30pm.

A spokesperson told The Gazette: “Our approach is different, whereby dinners are served by volunteers, people do not queue for their food. The dinners are open to anyone who needs a meal, or just companionship.” Between 35 to

70 people from all walks of life come to the Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church each week to be welcomed into a warm and happy environment.

T he fundraising concer t will take place on November 18 at Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church on the Lower Glenageary Road.

It will include food and music from Il Coro Italiano di Dublino, Rhapsody choral group, and Kathy Nugent, contralto.

The concert will begin at 7.30pm and tickets are available to buy at Floral Scents in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre for €20.

Eibhlin Curley, head of enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, with Curtis Moran (left), Rook, Winner Best Business Idea, and Peter Roberts, Roberts of Dalkey, Winner Best Established Business

enterprise: rivals for ‘best entrepreneur’

Pair compete for business accolade  aisling kennedy

TWO entrepreneurs from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown have won places at the national final of the prestigious Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition.

The two businessmen are now in with a chance to share a €100,000 investment fund.

Curtis Moran, from Foxrock-based Rook, will represent the Dublin region in the Best Business Idea category at the national final in Dublin this December.

Rook is a locationbased app that gives users

free access to ebooks.

Moran recently won a €10,000 investment from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council as part of the competition.

Peter Roberts, from Roberts of Dalkey, a fresh seafood and artisan food market, will also be representing the region in the Best Established Business category at the national final.

Rober ts was also recently awarded a €20,000 investment from the council as part of the competition.

At the Dublin regional final last week, three local business owners and

new start-ups from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, all under the age of 30, went head-to-head with other county winners from Dublin City, Dublin South and Fingal.

The nominees each delivered a pitch to a three-member judging panel. They were assessed on criteria such as business innovation, job creation potential and financial planning.

The national finalists were then announced at a reception in the Conrad Hotel in Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 last Wednesday evening.

The local winner now

faces tough competition from 23 other finalists, emerging from eight regional finals.

An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr Barry Saul (FG), said: “The council is proud and honoured to have two representatives at the national final in December, as more than 1,000 young entrepreneurs entered from every county in Ireland, with tough competition across each category “Our finalists now have a chance of being crowned Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur.”

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levies Rates for BID and council ‘need radical overhaul’

Rates cut defeat dismays business  aisling kennedy

A DISPUTE between the Ratepayers Association in Dun Laoghaire and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has re-ignited this week over the council’s decision not to cut the commercial tax rates on local businesses by 2% this year.

At last week’s annual budget meeting 2016, a vote to implement a 2% cut on commercial tax rates was defeated, which means that the rates will stay as they are for the coming year.

T here was also a motion to increase the commercial tax rates by

1% this year, but councillors also voted against this motion, meaning that the rates will neither be raised nor lowered.

Peter Kerrigan, chairman of the Ratepayers Association, spoke to The Gazette and said he was dismayed at the council’s decision.

He said: “We have to pay our rates and then we have to pay the Business Improvement District (BID) rates as well. The whole rates issue and how it’s calculated needs a radical overhaul.

“It’s no good to us if the rates are not lowered – the town is on its knees. Business owners are very annoyed, and

they feel that the rates should be a lot lower than they are.”

Breasal O Caollai, former long-term secretary of the Dun Laoghaire Business Association, and first company secretary of BID, said: “A fundamental change in attitude at all levels at the county council is well overdue.”

In response, a council spokesperson said: “The council is pleased to report that there will be no increase in the level of commercial rates for 2016. Since 2010, the council has managed to reduce the annual rate on valuation (ARV) by 8.5%.”

The spokesperson said that the commercial tax rates are assessed on commercial properties by multiplying the ARV by the valuation of the property.

T he spokesperson added: “€76.7m was collected in 2014 [from tax rates on businesses around Dun LaoghaireRathdown] and it is estimated that similar will be collected during 2015.”

Local councillors had a mixed response to the decision to keep rates at the same level as last year.

Cllr Barry Ward (FG) said: “We voted not to increase commercial rates despite significant

A recent vote to implement a 2% cut on commercial tax rates was defeated

pressure to do so.

“Commercial rates have not increased in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown for 12 years, but h ave a c t u a l l y b e e n reduced nine out of the last 12 years, by up to 2.5% each year.

“We are acutely aware

of the cost of doing business in Dun LaoghaireRathdown and, as chair of the economic development and enterprise committee, I am committed to reducing that as much as possible.”

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said: “Some diffi-

cult decisions will have to be faced up to in terms of the council’s over-reliance on commercial rates and car parking charges.

Both are impacting on the survival of many small- to medium-[sized] enterprise and businesses across the county.”

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education Appointments to energise school blackrock: supervalu showcase

A child prodigy who grew up to be even more prodigious THE word genius is defined as “a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creativity or originality associated with the achievement of new advances in a domain of knowledge” – a definition that most definitely applies to William Rowan Hamilton.

The fourth of nine children, Hamilton was born on August 4, 1805 to Archibald Hamilton, a solicitor, and his wife Sarah and lived at 38 Dominick Street, Dublin. When he was three he was sent to live with his uncle, James Hamilton, a teacher and linguist who ran a school in Trim, County Meath. He showed exceptional talent for languages from an early age.

By age 13 he had acquired the same number of languages, including ancient Latin and Greek, most modern European languages and Persian, Arabic and Sanskrit. Late in life he often relaxed by reading books in Persian or Arabic!

When he was eight he lost a mental arithmetic contest with American prodigy Zerah Colburn who was touring Europe and astounding audiences with his ability. After his loss Hamilton devoted his time to mathematics and less to language study. The year before he entered university he spotted an error in Laplace’s Mechanique Celeste, and this brought him to the attention of John Brinkley, the Royal Astronomer of Ireland. He said of Hamilton: “This young man, I do not say will be, but is, the first mathematician of his age.”

He entered Trinity College at 18 and studied mathematics and classics gaining an unprecedented “optime” in both. Soon afterwards, in 1827, he was appointed, while still an undergraduate, Professor of Astronomy at Trinity College.

He lived at Dunsink Observatory. On October 16, 1843 while walking along the Royal Canal with his wife Helen, the existence of quaternions took shape in his mind. He etched the equation on Broome Bridge and the famous event is celebrated each year with a walk from the observatory to the site.

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William Rowan Hamilton: a polyglot at age 13 in later years Hamilton relaxed by reading books in Persian or Arabic

Stars set to shine in store  aisling kennedy

Holy Child principal Liam Walsh and deputy principal Laura Casey

Big plans for Holy Child CS – principal  aisling kennedy

THE Holy Child Community School in Sallynoggin began a new phase this year with the appointment of a new principal and deputy principal to head up the school.

Liam Walsh is the new principal at the school and Laura Casey is the new deputy principal, with both looking forward to implementing changes over the coming years.

Walsh was the deputy principal at the school last year, having worked as a teacher at Castleknock Community College for many years before that.

He said: “I’ve been a teacher since 1997 and I am delighted to take on

the role of principal at the Holy Child Community School.”

Walsh told The Gazette that deputy principal Casey is completely new to the school this year, but she has more than 13 years’ teaching experience.

“She was formerly of Cabinteely Community School so she didn’t have far to come to join us.

We’re both in the school for the long term, and we’re looking forward to bringing a new energy into the school.”

The Holy Child Community School is a mixed secondary school that is situated on Pearse Street in Sallynoggin, and it currently has 274 students.

Walsh said: “We had a rise of 20 students enrolling this year, which is

the highest it’s been in 14 years, so we were very pleased with that.

“Our school caters for the local and the wider community, and we have very close links with all of the primary schools in the area. We’re a mainstream school, and we have a very proud tradition because we’ve been around since the 1970s.

“We want to create closer links with our community and we have so far increased our choir – who sing in the local church – from four members to 24, and we have recently created links with the local credit union and the local enterprise board.

“We’re also continuing to develop our links with the multi-million dollar company 3M, which is based in Carrickmines.”

Walsh said that Casey is very involved with charity and volunteer work and she has big plans for the school to get involved in charity work in the future.

“Laura has a long history of doing volunteer work and charity work abroad in Africa and in India and she wants to continue doing that here in Holy Child Community School.

“So, we’re looking to create links with our sister schools in Africa, because she wants to go and do some work out there.

“We would like to introduce this to our kids in transition year at some point. This is all very much in the planning stages but it’s something we want to branch into,” he said.

SUPERVALU in Blackrock will host a three-day festive food and drink showcase this week for people living locally who are gearing up for Christmas.

As part of the Christmas showcase there will be a cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Kevin Dundon on how to master the perfect Christmas dinner GA A star Bernard Brogan will also be making an appearance, along with craft beer tastings with former Food & Wine magazine editor Ross Golden Bannon.

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‘The threeday showcase will finish on November 15’

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Lisa Fitzpatrick will also be teaching people how to dress the perfect Christmas table and there will be story-telling for children with Ryan Tubridy and other famous names.

As the recent winners of Best Seafood and Best Large Supermarket at the 2015 Checkout Best in Fresh awards, SuperValu is continuing its theme of fresh produce and has a range of meats, fish, and craft beers lined up for Christmas.

The three-day Christmas showcase will begin on Thursday, November 12 and will finish up on Sunday, November 15.

To find out what days each celebrity will be at the store, simply ask in store or call the store at 01 283 1511. All are welcome to attend the events.

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Musicians at work - and play!

Grainne Conaty was happy to hold Sam Maguire when it made a recent guest appearance at the Gourmet Food Catherine Hitchcock John O’Shea and Aidan McNamara

Paul Flynn, Lorraine Byrne and Lorraine Heskin

Greg Canty of Fusion chatting to Lorraine Byrne

Deirdre and Eimear Dignam

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Zdenek Hauch and Anna Buckowskay

Nicky Van Lun about to make her entrance

Marie and Sarah-Jane Donnelly

Joanna Rosiak and Esther Sonra

Parlour’s grand opening. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

Christina Stephenson and Pat Grant

Winning recipe: CREATING A FOODIE LOVERS HAVEN

Come into the gourmet parlour D

UBLIN GAA All-Star hero Paul Flynn joined owners Lorraine Byrne and Lorraine Heskin at the recent grand opening of Gourmet Food Parlour, their new venue on Crofton Road in Dun Laoghaire. And the Sam Maguire Cup, recently acquired by the Dublin GAA team, decided to come along for the fun! Foodies from the seaside town and elsewhere who are already familiar with their much-loved parlour on Cumberland Road, will be no doubt delighted with this addition to the foodie options available. And it’s close to a certainty that the Gourmet Food Parlour will gather a few new customers as word of the this new arrival spreads.

Leon De Cooning and Muireann O’Connor-Mooney

Eadaoin O’Rourke and John Mitchell

Daniel Barreto and Shirley Byrne all set to welcome the guests

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health 3,000 children are on waiting lists to access services

Report reveals disturbing facts on suicide Children’s Rights Alliance statistics show Ireland has highest level of suicide among women and girls, the second highest level of male suicide in the EU and high levels of homophobic bullying  keith bellew kbellew@dublingazette.com

A recently published report by the Children’s Rights Alliance found that Ireland had the highest rate of female youth suicides and the second highest rate of male youth suicides in the EU between 2009 and 2011.

The report also found that one-third of young LGBT people (under the age of 25) have “seriously thought about ending their lives”; at least 18% have attempted suicide; and 27% of those interviewed had self harmed.

Research also found high levels of homophobic bullying with 34% of those interviewed being subjected to homophobic comments by their teachers.

The report also found that as of May this year, more than 3,000 chil-

dren were on waiting lists to access mental health services throughout the country. Of these, more than 1,700 were on waiting lists for more than three months and 383 had been on waiting lists for more than a year. This amounts to a referral increase of 49% between June 2014 and May 2015.

The report urges the State to take steps to end the practice of placing children in adult mental health facilities.

It has emerged that 33% of children admitted to mental health facilities in 2014 were “inappropriately admitted to adult inpatient units”.

In addition, teenage suicide, particularly among males is a concern outlined in the report.

It also discovered an apparent link between the high suicide rate of

young males and underThe report states that those reliant on the public health system may have to wait for medical treatment, age substance abuse.

Meanwhile, it warned while those with private health insurance can receive a much faster service through the private system. that healthcare in Ireexists could be lost in the land is undermined by - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - celebratory mood of the “an entrenched two-tier recent marriage referensystem” with “indications dum milestone. of a poorer health status “LGBT people are sufamong children from less fering and they will continwell-off areas”. ue to suffer for some time.

The report stated: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marguerite Kiely, clinical manager for Child and Adolescent Services at Pieta House “What I would say about “Those on low incomes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - the referendum is that it who are reliant on the “Many of them will does somewhat change the public health system may harm and suicide. We’ve marriage referendum have to wait for extended seen an increase in girls, but remains an advocate have voted no because dynamic for conversation periods for tests and pro- in particular, present- of LGBT rights, says the they don’t see LGBT peo- because people who have cedures, while those who ing with sexual identity “euphoria” of the Yes vote ple equally. In that three a dislike or disapproval of can afford to purchase issues. We would urge may have caused people quarters of a million peo- LGBT people were always private health insurance, families, friends and to forget that discrimina- ple are teachers, coaches, able to speak and operate bosses, parents and when under the assumption that can receive a much faster peers to be particularly tion is still an issue.

Regarding the finding they give free reign to they were in the majority, service through the pri- mindful that words can hurt and that negative or that 34% of students had their homophobia it can and they can no longer do vate system.”

Marguerite Kiely, clini- offhand comments can been subjected to homo- be incredibly damaging that.”

He says discrimination cal manager for child have a significant impact phobic comments from to the people in their care and adolescent services on a young LGBT per- their teachers, he says: and when they are young, against LGBT people “The majority clearly impressionable people it would take some time to at Pieta House, says the son’s life.”

The former spokes- feels that LGBT people can be even more damag- unravel, but should gradreport’s findings are ually improve. For more reflected by the experi- person for LGBT Noise, are equal and should be ing.”

Max Krzyzanowski, who treated equally, but there He says these statistics information about help ence of Pieta House staff.

“LGBT young people stepped down from his is the case that 738, 000 are timely because the fact services for mental health that discrimination still visit: www.pieta.ie are more at risk of self- position following the people voted No.

‘LGBT young people are more at risk of self-harm and suicide. We’ve seen an increase in girls in particular presenting with sexual identity issues’

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Grace Nannery

Cody and Hallie Fields with Mia McGrath

Carroll & Kinsella Motors managing director Loughlin “Locky” Murphy (centre) raises aloft the Sam Maguire, as Dublin footballers Cian O’Sullivan and Rory O’Carroll look on. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

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CERTAIN Sam Maguire helped to keep things motoring along at Carroll & Kinsella Motors recently, when the Churchtown dealership hosted a Toyota showcase.

Dublin footballers Rory O’Carroll and Cian O’Sullivan brought the nation’s most-coveted trophy to Churchtown, much to the delight of

those calling into Carroll & Kinsella Motors to learn more about the latest Toyota vehicles and the dealership’s support for team.

The pair were very much on the ball in discussing Dublin’s match record, with motoring and sports fans alike keen to meet Sam, and get an insight into the county team’s training.

The footballers with Gavin and Conor (left) Dixon, who got his top autographed

Ciaran and Cormac Hayes

The footballers with Deirdre and Mark Dunne, while Aoife and Matthew Dunne check out Sam

Danny Kane and Daragh Walsh

Orla Sadlier and Abby Lawlor

Denis Bastick, Cian O’Sullivan and Rory O’Carroll with Paddy Conway and Tom Mangan, centre

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Cormac Breslin, aka CC Brez, playing support for Cry Monster Cry at the Button Factory recently. Picture: Dara Munnis

a day in the life: ‘After breakfast I go straight into my writing’

Easy on Sunday morning  ian begley

FORMER guitarist of Republic of Loose, Cormac Breslin aka CC Brez is going solo and is as busy as ever writing music and playing gigs around the country.

This week the Gazette caught up with CC Brez to catch a glimpse of a typical day in his life.

“I get up roughly between 10am and 11am. I wouldn’t call myself an early riser, but because I perform Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights there isn’t a real need for me to be up before 10am on those days.

“When you’re working late nights you really build up an appetite and

feel like getting something semi-decent into you so my breakfast would usually consist of fruit, porridge, coffee and maybe a few eggs.

“My average working day would be between 10 to 12 hours.

“My band rehearsals generally last around four or five hours, but when I’m out doing a gig I would leave my house around 5pm and not get back until around 5am the following day.

“With most gigs we have to do sound checks and would need to be at the particular venue three or four hours before the doors open.

“As soon as I finish my breakfast I get straight into my writing, which I do every single day.

“It’s a routine that I’ve got myself into for about 10 years and if I ever miss a day and don’t do it then it would really bug me.

“During the mid-week I would be in my home studio writing music for myself or somebody else.

“If I was rehearsing with my band I’d do it in town.

“But if I’m writing or recording by myself I prefer to do it at home where it’s nice and quiet.”

Brez, who recently released his new single/music video, When It Feels Good, added that on Sundays he prefers to take time off from his busy music life and just relax.

“Sunday is my day off. I actually

prefer doing nothing, it’s the one day I have to myself and I like to just chill out or go for a pint with my friends.

“Most musicians I know tend to work harder than they should because since they’re self-employed they feel the added pressure on whether they’re doing enough.

“When you only have yourself to motivate yourself I tend to get into a circle of working too hard.

“Whenever I’m out gigging I wouldn’t get to bed until about 5am, but during the mid-week I would hit the hay a lot earlier.”

Follow CC Brez on Facebook – www. facebook.com/ccbrez – for all his latest music and performance dates.

The Dublin Gazette Newspaper Group has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Our Dog of the Week this week is Amber, a stunning six-year-old, female pitbull cross who was returned after five years due to a change in her family’s circumstances. She is a really sweet, peoplefocused lady and would be suited to a home with slightly older children where she will have company. She is quite the foodie so will respond well to training, if treats are involved!

If you think you could offer Amber a home, please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. Don’t forget that you can also support Dogs Trust by checking out their online shop www.dogstrustshop. ie

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dublinlife Night out to help people get home THE ninth Peter McVerr y Tr ust Gala Ball will be held on Saturday November 14 in Clontarf Castle with all proceeds raised going directly to Peter McVerry Trust services.

The charity, which works to provide housing for homeless people, deal with drugs misuse and fight social disadvantage, needs to raise funds to continue its work.

T he event will be

hosted by RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan and will feature auctions and raffles.

Pat Doyle, chief executive of the trust, said: “Ever y year we have enjoyed a fabulous night’s food and entertainment, and raised vitally important funds for our work through ticket sales, auctions and raffles.

“This event comes at very difficult time in the fight against home-

lessness and we hope as many people as possible will join us to raise funds to tackle the current emergency.”

For more information or to buy tickets, which cost €150 call 01 8230776.

Gaiety programme for young actors THE Gaiety School of Acting is hosting a daylong Young Gaiety masterclass for students, existing and new, to

get an authentic insight into full-time training and what working as an actor entails.

The course on November 15, runs from 10am to 5pm and is designed for young people aged 13 to 19 years. It will i n cl u d e s e s s i o n s i n career skills in addition to workshops similiar to classes taught on the two-year full-time acting programme.

This day would be particularly helpful for any transition year or Leaving Cert students fast approaching decision time.

Colin Farrell, Poldark’s Aidan Turner, Penny Dreadful’s Sarah Greene, Deirdre O’Kane and PJ Gallagher are among those who learned at least some of their trade at the theatre.

The masterclass costs €60 and takes place in the Gaiety School of Acting in Temple Bar. To book go to www.gaietyschool.com or call 01-6799277.

Celebrate books with dublin town THE Dublin Book Festival takes place in and around the Smock Alley Theatre in Temple Bar from November 12 to 15.

Other venues include the Gutter Bookshop, the Irish Writers Centre, Fighting Words, the Irish Georgian Society, the National Library of Ireland and Dublin City Public Libraries.

The festival has a very varied programme and most events are free, so it promises to be fun and

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Gaiety Theatre acting students in class with director Patrick Sutton

affordable for everyone.

It is one of Dublin’s largest book festivals and celebrates Irish published authors and Irish publishing, across the whole range of genres, from comedy and literary fiction, business, politics and children’s, to poetry and Irish language events.

For more information on the festival see www. dublintown.ie

play tells story of Wilde’s lovers A NEW play exploring the story of Oscar Wilde’s lovers opens on November 16 at the Sean O’Casey Theatre.

Using historical testimony, Wretched Little Brat written by Brian Merriman reveals the characters behind a story that scandalised a sexually hypocritical Victorian nation and went on to adversely influence law, morality and the fight for LGBT equality to this day.

This frank exploration challenges the “gay stereotypes” embedded in Wilde’s public scandals as having serious consequences for the generations of LGBT people who pursued equality in the decades that fol-

lowed.

Starring Sean Doyle as Bosie, the play episodically explores key elements in a society struggling to contain a view of its own invented morality.

Wretched Little Brat runs at the Sean O’Casey Theatre, St Mary’s Road, East Wall, at 7.30pm from November 16-21.

Tickets cost €13, €15 and €18 and are available at www.gaytheatre.ie

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seasonal search: get the gift selection spot-on

Solving the dilemma of Christmas presents!

David Fitzsimons is chief executive of Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry body, representing over 1,100 progressive retailers operating over 13,000 stores in Ireland.

He introduces Gazette readers to the recently launched FromMe2You gift card.

N ov e m be r a n d December alone can account for up to 50% of a retailer’s annual business, with the seasonal search for the per fect gif ts, a new look for the home, new clothes for the family, and all the goodies that go into making a great Christmas.

January too is crazy busy in the retail sector, partly due to the major sales attracting bargain hunters, but largely on account of the number of returns.

T hose unwanted Christmas gifts are as regular as turkey dinners, and more common than you think.

T he clothes that didn’t fit, or just didn’t suit, the toys there were two of (silly Santa!), the smoothie maker we already had four of, and the cosmetics and accessories deemed simply lame by our unimpressed teenagers!

Certainly Retail E xc e l l e n c e I r e l a n d members don’t mind exchanges and returns, and will gladly facilitate them by providing gift receipts, and swapping sizes.

But wouldn’t it be great to get the gift selection spot-on this year, to give choice and flexibility, to offer something that suits everyone, even if it is your Kris Kindle pickout from the accounts department, who you barely know!

Here’s some good advice, FromMe2You! FromMe2You is the new multi-store Irish gift card, launched this week by Retail Excellence Ireland.

From toys to gourmet goodies, furniture to fashion, and beauty to electronics, FromMe2You is welcome in Ireland’s favourite stores, right across the country, so there is lit-

erally something for everyone, and for all occasions.

And, you avoid that brief look of disappointment that flashes over the face when Dad opens his third pair of slippers, and your 12-year-old niece tells you that One Direction is “so last decade”!

Available through Topaz forecourt stores countrywide, and online at www.FromMe2You. ie, FromMe2You gift cards can be bought in any denomination from €15 up, solving the complete gifting dilemma in one go, with no hassle or brain-wrecking decisions involved at all.

Choose choice!

T he FromMe2You card is welcomed by thousands of retailers, large and small, including fast food restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores, as well as prestige brands like Brown Thomas, Louis Copeland and Harvey Nichols.

Retailers that gene r a l l y d o n ’t a c c e p t multi-store cards also welcome the new Irish gift solution, including

A treat for Vivaldi fans  aisling kennedy

IF you fancy a night of culture this week then check out the Four Seasons

by Candlelight at the National Concert Hall.

The Four Seasons has become one of the most celebrated pieces of classical music ever written and remains hugely popular today.

The show will present a beautiful programme of 18th century classics performed in a candle-lit style setting with the Mozart Festival Orchestra, the

members of which will be dressed in full orchestral costume of the period.

Some of the music on the night will include Mozart, Clarke, Pachelbel, Bach, Handel and, of course ,Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

The concert will take place at the National Concert Hall this Sunday ,November 15, at 3.15pm.

Tickets range in price from €25 to €46 and there are concessions available for the performance.

For more information or to book tickets log onto www.nch.ie

Homestore & More, Tiger Stores, Supermacs, Avoca, and CompuB. It’s easy to give the gift of choice this Christmas, and, with no expiry date, the FromMe2You gift card value can be used at any time, giving total flexibility and choice.

It may be the thought that counts, but think about this – everyone is happy, the Christmas gift list get ticked-off in super fast time, and there is all the more shopping time to go in search of the perfect gift, for that most special person in your life – yourself!

H a p py C h r i s t m a s everyone!

David Fitzsimons: promoting the FromMe2You new multi-store Irish gift card

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the big interview

new lease of life: celebrity maitre d’ on life after organ transplant

Two heart attacks later, Healy takes more care  Ian Begley ibegley@dublingazette.com

After undergoing a life-saving heart transplant in 2012, celebrity maitre d’ John Healy says he has found a new lease of life and is now taking much-needed care of his physical health and wellbeing.

During this week’s Big Interview, Healy talked about the pressures he was under during the spending-crazed years of the Celtic Tiger and how being over-worked ultimately led to his decline in health.

“During 2001 to 2008 I was running the restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. The pinnacle of society was coming through the front doors. You had leaders of industries, bankers, chief executives and celebrities who were all spending an awful lot of money there.

“The reputation of the food and service was on my shoulders and I also had to act as the face of the restaurant. When someone is dropping €500 to €1,000 they expect a certain amount of qual-

ity being delivered so I had to greet everyone and make sure they had a nice evening. The amount of business and money that restaurant was bringing in during those years was insane and relentless. “ My l i f e s t y l e w a s completely unbalanced and at the time I didn’t realise that I was doing a lot of damage to myself. My diet was shocking and my relaxation techniques were non-existent. I also smoked way too much and drank an excessive amount of coffee.

“I had no outlet for stress and I’m sure that the combination between pushing myself too hard and my unhealthy lifestyle led to my two heart attacks in 2007 and 2009.”

H ealy added that looking back now he feels very lucky to have experienced his illness because it gave him the opportunity to reassess his life.

Settling in nicely as general manager of the plush Dublin restaurant Suesey Street and also starting again as maitre d’ in TV3’s The Restau-

rant, Healy says that since his transplant he has felt like a new man.

“During the run-up to my transplant I went through an awful lot of mental and spiritual conditioning and reevaluated everything. I took responsibility for my illness and did everything I could to make myself better.

“I now feel like a new man. My colleagues tell me that even though I’m 50 I certainly don’t look it or even act like my age. My transplant enlightened me completely as a person and has given me a new lease of life.

“Now when I’m working I know not to put too much pressure on myself or drive myself into the ground. I was very hard on myself and very driven before my heart attacks and now even though I’m still passionate about what I do I’m a lot easier on myself.

“The new restaurant is fantastic. It’s a lot more relaxed here and the vibe is certainly more informal than the previous restaurants I’ve worked in.”

John Healy of Suesey Street: “I had no outlet for stress and I’m sure that the combination between pushing myself too hard and my unhealthy lifestyle led to my two heart attacks in 2007 and 2009.” Picture: Brian Mcevoy

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‘I had no outlet for stress and I’m sure that the combination between pushing myself too hard and my unhealthy lifestyle led to my two heart attacks in 2007 and 2009’

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To relax, Healy says that yoga now plays a big part in his life to help him to unwind from his day-to -day life.

“I’ve just come back from a yoga retreat on the Cliffs of Moher with my friends, which I found to be a very physical and spiritual

experience. I find yoga to be really therapeutic and it allows me to switch off and be at one with myself.

“I haven’t changed my diet since my operation, but do everything in moderation. If I want to have a biscuit I will have one and not the entire packet and if I want a cup of cof-

fee I will have one and not nine of them.

“I take my medication each day now and am very much aware of my body and mind. I believe that when you become aware of your life you live it better.”

Talking about the new season of The Restaurant, filmed in Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook, Healy says he is very excited about when it airs in January.

“We filmed in August and there were about nine cameras that ran non-stop throughout the whole evening with

all of the footage edited down for each show.

“It was quite fun because it really captures how a restaurant runs and the cameras don’t miss a thing.

“After several glass of wine people forget they’re being filmed and start talking about literally anything and everything.

“Everything you see is very real and not staged whatsoever.”

To find out more about Suesey Street or to book a reservation visit www.sueseystreet. ie or call 01-6694600.

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the Gaiety Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood, it’s a panto not to be missed

Red alert – big, bad wolf is in town  Aisling Kennedy

Lit tle Red Riding Hood is the Christmas pantomime at the Olympia Theatre this year and with the big bad wolf, a kick-boxing granny and of course Little Red Riding Hood, it’s a panto not to be missed.

Joe Conlon, who plays The Notorious Granny McGregor, spoke to The Gazette and told us to expect fun, laughter, and some kickboxing scenes in this year’s panto.

“I’ve been playing the dame in the Olympia for the past six years now and it’s a nice feeling

to be back here again.

The Christmas panto is a lovely family tradition and we find that families are coming back year-inyear out with their grandparents, grandchildren, parents and kids. They come in their droves and it’s great.”

Conlon explained that in his role as The Notorious Granny McGregor he takes inspiration from Ireland’s famous kickboxer Conor McGregor and tackles the big bad wolf in an attempt to protect his granddaughter when she finds herself lost in the forest.

“I meet her in the

woods and we end up taking different paths. Along the way we meet various characters who are all very magical. They’re all from bedtime and Disney time stories and it’s then that we bump into the wolf. I bump into the wolf first and we have a bit of shindig and my boxing prowess, being part of the McGregor family, comes in very handy.

“I think that’s what is great about this year’s panto. Our director, Darren Crosby, has tried to make it different to last year’s panto which was Peter Pan. He has brought the panto forward into

Little Red Riding Hood aka Hayley-Jo Murphy and The Big Bad Wolf aka Nicholas Grennell

the present time. All of the costumes are made here in the Gaiety too by Pauline McCaul and she has designed and made all of these beautiful ani-

mal costumes. They’re phenomenal and have amazing colours which the kids will love.”

Conlon is very aware that the panto means a

lot to his audience and he says that he particularly loves to see the smiles on the children’s faces in the audience when he’s on stage.

“That’s the thing with kids, you have to keep the pace going so that they remain focused on it the whole time. Kids do have less attention span than adults so I love to see them really engrossed in the show. That’s the most rewarding part.”

Conlon paid tribute to the whole cast including the wardrobe department, hair and make-up, the crew and the actors and actresses.

“ T h e r e ’s b e t we e n 50-60 people involved so it’s a huge production and everyone is great and really gets involved.

Hayley Jo Murphy is the young actress who plays Little Red Riding Hood and both her and Shane M c D a i d w h o p l ay s Woodie the Woodsman have a lovely connection with the audience. The audience will love the show this year.”

Little Red R iding Hood will run from November 29 to January 10, 2016 and tickets are available to buy on www. gaietytheatre.ie or www. ticketmaster.ie

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RECIPECORNER

Enjoy Butler’s Pantry Christmas pudding or (below) Scrumdiddly Ice Cream this festive shopping season

Pop into the pantry for scrummy nibbles LOOKING for a cool break during your Christmas shopping this year? Scrumdiddly’s Ice Cream opened a seasonal Christmas pop-up store when the Christmas windows were revealed on Henry Street on November 2, and will stay open until Christmas Eve. Home of the Scrummy Tub, Scrumdiddly’s has been in business since 2012. It has one simple aim and that is to make going for an ice cream an experience to be savoured and remembered.

With queues outside the Donabate and Dun Laoghaire shops it seems people think it is achieving its aim. There are 2,400 possible combinations of Scrummy Tubs, as well as unique specials with secret homemade melted sauces, like the Scrummy Mess, the Scrumnana Boat or Scrumnoffee.

The Butler’s Pantry is also getting ready for its pop up debut on Henry Street, this time at Arnotts.

It will open on November 19 on the first floor of the iconic department store and will stock a large range of range of seasonal Christmas goodies, including its Christmas puddings, mince pies, chutney and a two-tiered Christmas cake.

The Christmas pop-up shop will give Arnotts shoppers the opportunity to buy for their own Christmas pantry as well as providing a stylish range of hampers, available to collect in-store or delivery nationwide. There is a large selection of Christmas hampers to suit most budgets, starting at €50 and going right up to €250; all are beautifully presented in an antique willow wicker basket.

Jacquie Marsh, managing-director of The Butler’s Pantry, is delighted with the opportunity to share the experience with a new range of customers as well as those who visit the stores around Dublin. “ There are no shor tcuts when it comes to making food that tastes as good as ours. We make all our food by hand, in small batches at our kitchens in Bray, just the way you would at home”.

DYLAN HOTEL (Eastmoreland Place, Dublin 4) Dylan’s Christmas Naughty or Nice afternoon teas can be enjoyed from November 28 until January 6 from 12 noon until 5pm every day €40

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The Merrion Hotel (Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2) Art Tea is served from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday, and is served at 2pm and 4.30pm Friday to Sunday. Tea for two is €78

Some say tea tastes best served in a dainty teacup, enjoyed in salubrious surroundings. Others say that a little bit of what you fancy will do you no harm. The Gazette has gathered up our top five takes on afternoon tea in the capital so that you can decide for yourself. Additional bubbles are optional!

Whether you are the arty type, prone to indulging in naughty festive treats, or a blokey-bloke, we’ve got you covered. Note that afternoon tea sittings tend to book up quickly so it’s best to reserve your place in advance.

The Westbury (Grafton Street, Dublin 2) The Westbury’s Festive Afternoon Tea is €45 per person, and €55 per person with a glass of champagne from November 10 until the January 4.

The Morrison (Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin 1) The Gentlemen’s Tea is served with a pint of Wicklow Wolf beer €25

The Shelbourne (27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2) The Shelbourne new Afternoon Tea with Tea Butler service costs €39.95 per person without bubbly or €53.95 with a glass of champagne, with a children’s afternoon tea available for €19.95, and is accompanied by a live classical pianist Wednesday through to Sunday.

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Beauty news

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What?

Personalised facial Where?

Ever Young Beauty Salon, 64a George’s St Upper, Dun Laoghaire How much? €135 for 1 hour 40 minutes About the salon Owner Iris Tighe opened Ever Young Beauty Salon six months ago in Dun Laoghaire, having worked in the beauty industry for more than 18 years. She was the first beautician in Ireland to be qualified to perform semipermanent make-up procedures, including stroke-by-stroke eyebrow embroidery, eyeliner and lip liner.

Contact See www.everyoung.ie, or phone 01 230 2745.

YSL Pinceau Lumiere divine €65

Clarins Pretty day 5-Colour Eyeshadow Palette 01 €38

Result I thoroughly enjoyed my facial with Iris. I must admit, I was apprehensive when I first saw the Bio Therapeutic machine, but it does not hurt at all and it is extremely beneficial for your skin. This facial really was one of the best facials I have ever had, in terms of how it left my skin.

It has been over a week now since the facial, and my skin is still very clear and with a noticeable amount of reduced pores and skin blemishes. My make-up now glides on a lot easier, and some fine lines have reduced slightly around my eyes.

Highly recommended by The Gazette.

Mac Colour-drenched pigment No Taboos £18 (c. €25)

Xmas Vernis 8.50 1 ome Lanc Midnight € Rouge

What’s involved?

As my facial was tailored to my particular skin type, Iris made sure to tailor the treatment for combination skin.

She started by using what she called the Bio Therapeutic machine, which uses a micro current to stimulate the skin. This machine helped to deep cleanse my skin by closing and re-opening the pores on my face; it is also great for smoothing out wrinkles, scars and blemishes. It also helped to tighten the muscles on my face and firm up my skin a lot more, and it helps to promote lymphatic drainage.

This part of the treatment took between 40 to 50 minutes.

After she had finished, Iris then placed an elastane soft mask on my face for about 15 minutes. This was to help renew the cells in my skin. Lastly, she gave my face and head a massage, and advised me on the skin care I should use on a more regular basis.

Giorgio Armani Maestro powder brush €55

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Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Laquer 601 €31.50

Urban D shadow ecay Vice eye 20 pale tte €46 .09

Urban Decay Naked Illuminated bronzer €24.50

Autumn COLOURS  MIMI MURRAY

I tend to wear “more of a face” come autumn/winter.

Summer sun-kissed skin looks great with just a slick of mascara and a touch of lippy, but come winter, pale face/blotchy skin is not a great look, so layering it on thick, or thicker, tends to be my mantra in November and December.

This leads us in to Christmas and “party face”, when a dramatic eye or a redder-than-red lip is what’s required.

So, when it comes to wearing make-up in winter,

the rule of thumb is: go slightly heavier.

However, whatever you do, avoid drag queen territory.

Remember that scene in Friends when Ross applies Rachel’s make-up, and when she finally looks in the mirror she says: “I’ll just sit next to the transvestite in purchasing”?

That’s what not to do!

It’s okay to go for a smoky eye or a dramatic lip, but never the two combined.

Mac Magic of the Night Evening Rendevouz lipstick £17 (c. €24)

Clarins Essentials Eyeshadow Palette €43

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It’s all about fashion, music and beauty at Night at The Pavilions FOR one night only in Swords, Night at The Pavilions will be held on November 12 from 6pm to 10pm. This will be an evening of fashion, beauty, food and music and, best of all, there will be lots of discounts on offer for this one night only.

The majority of the centre’s stores are taking part in this event, so if you looking for a perfect outfit or Christmas gift, it’s a good time to go. Fashion shows will be held on the hour, while Night At Pavilions will showcase some of the top brands including River Island, H&M, Zara, Mango and Next.

The very glamorous Glenda Gilson (inset) will be there to open the shows. Xpose magazine scouts will be roaming the shopping centre on the look-out for the best-dressed lady, and there will be a €100 Swords Pavilions gift card up for grabs.

Music will be provided by Carl Mulvey while the centre will also have music from the Dublin Choral Foundation. The foundation was set up almost two decades ago to promote the development of choirs of excellence, and to provide a musical education for children previously only available in the cathedral choral tradition.

They will be preforming some favourite Christmas carols on the night, making this not to be missed.

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ReelReviews

spectre

Hits a few Bond marks DOUBLE-oh seven returns for his latest adventure in Spectre (Cert 12A, 148 mins). Daniel Craig takes his fourth outing as the iconic gentleman spy with an edge, which sees Bond caught up in (yet another) globe-trotting conspiracy. The latest hightech, big-budget Bond tale isn’t short on spectacle, but its reliance on viewer familiarity with the recent films falls flat in places.

Near-destitute but wily Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith) and playwright Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings) become unlikely frenemies for many years at his house’s driveway

brooklyn

Tale resonates well AT LAST – an Oirish film that isn’t inherently hokey and awful. Brooklyn (Cert 12A, 112 mins) sees Saoirse Ronan caught between two worlds as a young Irish emigrant in the 1950s.

Sibling assistance sees her start over in the eponymous New York neighbourhood, and romance blossoms.

However, complications ensue, with new life choices pulling her heart home ...

It’s a strong, engaging film.

burnt

Stinks more than a bit THIS half-baked drama sees hunk du jour Bradley Cooper providing hot stuff in the kitchen. However, Burnt (Cert 15A, 101 mins) isn’t a very tempting offering, with Cooper’s character serving up one cliche after another.

Wealthy bad boy chef trying to turn his life around and be the best with his mustsucceed new restaurant, learning life lessons along the way? Check and pass.

The lady in the van: ‘true-ish’ clash of characters drives a great film

Entertaining eccentricity BASED on “mostly true” events, The Lady in The Van (Cert 12A, 104 mins) is the latest movie from the pen of accomplished playwright and English national treasure Alan Bennett.

Starring the inimitable Maggie Smith as Miss Shepherd – the lady in question – the film covers a period of Bennett’s life in the late 1970s when he moved to London.

Filmed on location at the house where Bennett resided, the plot is immediately and effortlessly engrossing: Bennett allows an elderly, itinerant woman who lives in the back of her van (inset, right) to park her clappedout vehicle in his driveway as an act of charity in order for her to secure some welfare benefits.

He expects the stay to last for a couple of weeks, but to the chagrin of Ben-

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nett and his neighbours, she ends up staying for more than 15 years.

Opening with Bennett (Alex Jennings) giving a florid description of Miss Shepherd’s particular odour (amongst other things: a blend of wet wool, raw onions, and lavender talc), we are initially compelled to watch out of a sheer, grotesque fascination.

The laboured relationship between the pair is captivating – with the curmudgeonly Miss Shepherd knowing full well how to milk every drop of human kindness from the too-timid Bennett,

who for his part can never quite muster the courage to ask her to leave.

It quickly becomes clear that deeper motives and desires are being fulfilled beneath the surface. With Bennett, we see a struggle in finding his place in the world, understanding his sexuality and managing his creative success.

Bennett is a paradox – perennially apologetic, he soft-foots through life despite a deep inner desire to stomp, and he finds himself caring for a stranger, while unable to care for his declining mother.

There is a touch of magic realism in the telling of The Lady in the Van, with Jennings often appearing on screen twice in the same shot.

There’s Bennett the writer, perched omnisciently in a chair by the window, shaking his head

and gently goading the Bennett who is at an utter loss with how to get Miss Shepherd out of the habit of using the downstairs toilet.

The back and forth between these two personas is littered with Bennett’s characteristically wry and acerbic insights into human nature.

W hile Jennings – whose fame as an actor on stage far surpasses his work in cinema – is perfectly cast in this role and does an immense job, it is hard not to focus on the remarkable performance

of Smith. No stranger to the role, she has played Miss Shepherd in both a radio dramatisation and a stage production of The Lady in the Van. On screen, she is simply irrepressible. Underpinning the delightful obstinacy that makes Miss Shepherd such a captivating character is a potent sense of tragic fragility, and Smith is able to skilfully simultaneously embody both qualities.

This teeters high in a career filled with amazing performances.

Even allowing for an

ending that felt far toosyrupy for such an emotionally resonant second act, The Lady in the Van is a remarkable piece of film.

It is a treat that unfolds tentatively, deepening as it goes; a heartfelt and whimsical journey back into a parochial past where the concept of community possessed a very different sense of meaning.

Bolstered by the inherent comedy of the oddcouple situation that Bennett found himself in, there is room to explore the extraordinarily real relationship between two people from different generations, who are both split between their idealised and actual selves, and who both exist uncomfortably on the peripheries of society.

Verdict: 8/10

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It’s hard to think that Christmas is now less than eight weeks away and we’ll soon be ringing in another New Year.

So why not start 2016 with a treat and get your New Year off to a warm sunny start by taking advantage of some of the January winter sun deals available with lowcostholidays?

One of the destinations on offer is a seven-night stay in Lanzarote on January 16 at the 3-star Blue Sea Los Fiscos from €279 per person.

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radisson blu, Athlone : ‘we had a nightcap to settle our nerves as a fog crept in on halloween night’

Autumn retreat puts on spooky show for guests  pearl phelan

IT could have been a summer’s day as we sat looking out on the Shannon and enjoying lunch at the Quayside Bar and Lounge at the Radisson Blu Athlone, but it was Halloween. It was a fine day for a barbecue on the riverside terrace. The relaxing start belied the excitement we were in for as the day unfolded.

It is a handy journey from Dublin to Athlone by car, out the Galway road, or you can relax on the train, like we did.

From the comfortable and central base, we explored the castle and town. The mighty Shannon divides the town in two, overlooked by the sturdy 13th century castle, which has seen many hard-fought battles to take control of the town.

The visitor centre at Athlone Castle has stateof-the-art interactive experiences, which tell of the gruesome 1691 siege of Athlone. Video, sculpture and artefacts give an impression of how tough those times were.

Macabre tales of bloodbath and massacre felt appropriate for the day that was in it. There are lots of opportunities for visitors to play dressup (not just at Halloween!), and get to grips with some weaponry of the era. Tickets cost €4 for children, €8 for adults and €20 for a family pass.

Having worked up an appetite at the castle, the delicious dinner at

The Radisson Blu across the River Shannon on a summer-like Halloween day

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Elements Bistro did not disappoint. The contemporary space with bamboo screens and an interesting octagonal island hearth was an oasis of calm before our spooky

evening entertainment.

The hotel played host to mentalist and hypnotist Keith Barry. The Waterford-born showman played to a packed crowd, delighting us with

his mind-control tricks and hypnotising willing participants. I was blown away by the vigour with which audience members played their parts while under Barry’s spell.

A woman, who was portraying an aggravated cleaner, was an absolute scream and nearly stole the show. I dare not reveal too much, suffice to say

the title Out of Control is not an exaggeration. After a nightcap to settle the nerves, we retired to our spacious accommodation overlooking the river as a heavy fog crept in.

For more information about upcoming shows and deals at the Radisson Blu Athlone visit www.radissonblu.com/ athlone

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SPORT Garth and Joyce win top gongs

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cricket: annual awards celebrate the best of a memorable year

Genesis hosts tricks and sticks: GEN-

ESIS Hockey Club in Stillorgan is participating in the Irish Hockey Association’s Tricks4Sticks programme that aims at encouraging hockey clubs to link up with non-hockey playing schools to introduce the sport and increase the number of participants.

The Tricks4Sticks programme for local schools is supported by the Irish Sports Council’s Women in Sport, HSE and Healthy Ireland.

The current programme with pupils from St Raphaela’s Secondary School runs up tothe end of the year. Genesis is keen to establish links with secondary schools in the Stillorgan area and is now looking for schools that are interested in introductory hockey sessions. The programme is free for participating school and includes coaching sessions by qualified coaches. For more information, contact Sorcha Cunningham 083-1857701

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ED JOYCE, formerly of Merrion CC, and Pembroke’s Kim Garth have been rewarded for impressive international seasons by being named winners of the top priz-

es in the 2015 Hanley Energy Cricket Ireland Awards.

Joyce, who was a previous winner in 2013, fought off tough competition from Sandymount native Andrew Balbirnie and North County’s John

Ed Joyce won the Irish men’s player of the year

Mooney to win the international men’s Player of the Year award.

During the year, he became Ireland’s highest individual run scorer with a superb 231 in the InterContinental Cup win over UAE. He also scored a century in Ireland’s World Cup win over Zimbabwe - one of three victories for the Irish during the competition.

Te e n a g e r G a r t h scooped the women’s Player of the Year award, beating off the challenge of Lucy O’Reilly and Cecelia Joyce.

The Pembroke allrounder played a pivotal role in Ireland’s three match international series against world champions Australia,

Kim Garth

and was also to the fore with a number of strong performances in the ECB County Championship and T20 campaigns.

Another star from that international series against Australia was YMCA teenager Gaby Lewis who is this year’s Sunday Independent Aengus Fanning Emerging Player of the Year.

The 14-year-old has impressed in her first full season with the Irish Women’s side, and is certain to play a major role in Irish cricket in the coming years.

Jack Tector is the 2015 Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy Player of the Year.

The YMCA batsman had a breakthrough season scoring heavily in domes-

tic cricket which saw him gain elevation to interprovincial cricket with Leinster Lightning. He also led Ireland Under19s with great distinction as they narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification.

Leinster Lightning skipper Mooney was instrumental in leading his side to a clean sweep of trophies at interprovincial level scoring centuries in both the T20 and Championship formats. He is the winner of the Hanley Energy InterProvincial Player of the Year.

M o o n e y ’s f o r m e r North County colleague Eddie Richardson was to the fore with both bat and ball as he enjoyed a quite superb domestic

season. Richardson was the leading wicket taker in Leinster claiming 50 wickets, as well as scoring 434 runs. For these displays, he is a deserved winner of the O’Neills Club Player of the Year award.

Former Ireland opening batsman Alf Masood will become the 12th inductee to the Cricket Ireland Hall of Fame, which is voted for by the Cricket Writers of Ireland.

Masood joins fellow Irish cricketing legends Simon Corlett, Mike Halliday, Stephen Warke, Ivan Anderson, Gerry Duffy, Ginger O’Brien, Ossie Colhoun, Roy Torrens, Dougie Goodwin, Jack Short and Alec O’Riordan.

Trio from Crumlin club win big at world karate event  sport@dublingazette.com

Daniel Donohue Jr, Dane Walton and Jake Jackson

THREE members of the Irish Wado Ryu Federation have just returned from the WKC Karate and kickboxing world championships that were held in Albufeira, Portugal, producing a series of fine results.

Daniel Donohue Jr, Dane Walton and Jake Jackson have been training with each other for the last 18 years under the watch full eye of Sen-

sei Dan Donohue Sr. After three gruelling days of competition, the long-awaited world titles started to flow in. First to land a medal was Crumlin’s Walton, winning the Under-85kg light contact fighting title.

Next, the club members took part in the three-man traditional team kata, taking gold once again. They were also successful in winning the open team kata gold once again as part

of an overall team effort that landed seven world titles for Ireland.

The team has been chasing the WKC world title for the last seven years, winning silver and bronze in previous attempts but their perseverance paid off.

Indeed, for the Wado Ryu team, this was their fifth world championship bid. The club itself is a non-profit club based in St Bernadette’s parish centre in Crumlin.

The athletes are self funded –with support from Murray’s Pub in Inchicore – and the three were training seven days a week after and before work coming up to the championships.

Anyone who would like to join them in training can do so on Tuesdays from 8pm to 9.30pm and Friday from 7.30 to 9.30pm. For further information, go to www.irishwadoryufederation.jimdo.com.

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Cluskey calls time on tennis career

Swords man tells JAMES HENDICOTT about why he has stepped off the globe-trotting grind that is the international circuit after 15 doubles titles and nine Davis Cup call-ups JAMES CLUSKEY has retired from professional tennis with immediate effect. The Swords man represented Ireland in the Davis Cup and peaked at an impressive 145 in the world as a doubles player.

He’s been playing professionally since he graduated in 2009.

There’s a sense of “it’s time” to how Cluskey describes the retirement.

At just 28 years of age, the player’s physically capable of continuing, but tells GazetteSport that it’s “not been the best year, results wise” and that the day in and day out of training is becoming increasingly

Swords man James Cluskey has retired after a fine career on the pro tennis circuit

trying.

“I’m struggling to covers costs,” Cluskey told us. “I’m still really enjoying the games, but I have to be honest with myself, I’m just not as motivated as I was. I’ve been travelling full time since 2010, and while it was a tough decision, it’s time to move on to something else.”

The Irish tennis scene has come a long way since Cluskey started out.

He recalls playing Parks Tennis games in Swords as a youngster, where Peter Clarke, who peaked outside the world top 200, was looked up to as being “from a different planet” He still lauds Park Tennis as his career’s starting point.

Cluskey broke into the Irish side for the Davis Cup match for a game against Slovenia at just 19, an experience that he still points to as a career highlight, alongside his main draw ATP contests.

He was only the third

Irishman to play an ATP main tour event, and particularly recalls playing alongside the likes of David Ferrer.

“I was able to play Davis Cup for the last nine years, play for the LSU Tigers for four years, reach a career high ranking of 145, win 15 doubles titles including two challengers, play main draw in a few ATP 250 events and make many friends from all over the world along the way.

“Not bad for a Parks Tennis boy from Swords.

I never thought I was the most gifted tennis player but I love the sport and always gave my best,” Cluskey wrote on his Facebook wall.

Talking to him in person, the retirement seems more of a slow grinding down - wanting to spend some time at home, wondering what’s going to come next and being keen to push on to it, being sick of relying on others

to continue playing and motivation issues.

He describes the travel experience - which for all but the top players can be a solitary one - as being “great when you’re in places like Las Vegas, but really quite difficult after a while in places like China and Azerbaijan, trying to get yourself ready to play professional sport”.

He gratefully thanks sponsors who include a public crowd-funding campaign last year, Tennis Ireland and Sport Council Ireland, all of whom were “great,” but asking for money started to become a drain, something pushing Cluskey out of the sport.

His final game was a quarter final loss against Rafael Nadal’s Wimbledon conqueror Dustin Brown and Carsten Ball in Sweden, a game in which Cluskey admits the better team won, but also a fittingly high-level finish.

expertView Flair and physicality used to optimum effect by NZ For the duration of the Rugby World Cup, ex-Edinburgh and Marlboro player and IRANZ Level 5 rugby coach Dennis Bowes has shared his thoughts on the festival.

FOR over a month, fans and beyond were glued to the World Cup, and what an amazing time it has been for world rugby.

With no end of drama, skills and emotion, some dodgy decisions and strange calls on and off the pitch, it’s been a great advert for the sport.

It’s shown the challenges to reach the top of the game are huge and also who the brave ones are that will change to get there.

The two best teams played out a fantastic final in London. Finals are often nervous affairs and often this overshadows the quality of rugby due to the pressure.

Even with the world watching, we got the best final from two teams who played the game with skill, flair and no little physicality.

This was the New Zealand of old, performing under pressure after a wobble as their big game players grabbed the game and drove it home.

With many players on the New Zealand team bowing out of international rugby is this the last we see of McCaw, Carter (pictured) and crew?

For Australia, can they continue to build on this now and maybe come RWC Japan in four years’ time be the team to overthrow New Zealand?

Maybe Japan can one better and make the last eight on home soil? What next for the northern hemisphere? Can we catch up? Can we change what do we do? And who will be brave enough to change?

We will have new laws, new body shapes come the next world cup. Will we have a new number one? Will north catch south in the style of game?

Four years will go quickly and let’s hope we have started to review our game and will we be brave and honest about how we need to change?

Can our culture allow us to change our mindset?

For now, let’s agree if we can that we want all of our rugby played like the finals, with skill and fun the top of the list.

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rugby: mclaughlin runs up 21 points in win over near rivals

St Joseph’s trio play big role in Victory Shield THE Republic of Ireland Under-16 squad took part in the Victory Shield competition in Wales last week with three local names included in the squad.

St Joseph’s Boys trio Aaron Bolger, Dominic Peppard (pictured) and Jonathan Afolabi all enjoyed plenty of game time during the three game tournament which was Paul Osam’s first as Under-16s head coach. The competition switched format this year, being held over the course of five days rather than a number of months.

The competition was usually for just the United Kingdom home nations but with England withdrawing this year, the Republic of Ireland took their place to face Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Osam’s side began the competition with a scoreless draw against their Northern rivals in Newport last Thursday. Bolger and Peppard all played the full game where Ireland came closest to breaking the deadlock through St Francis winger James Jennings, whose deflected effort struck the woodwork late in the first half.

Ireland’s next game up was against the hosts Wales with the young Boys in Green succumbing to a 2-1 defeat. Again Peppard completed the match; Afolabi started but was taken off in the second half while Bolger was rested.

Ireland started well and had the game’s first chance but Wales soon settled into the tie.

Eight minutes into the second half the hosts went ahead through a scrappy goal that Brandon Oddy poked in. The lead was doubled on 51 minutes when Rabbi Matonda beat two Irish defenders and rifled an effort into the top corner. Aaron Connolly pulled one back late on when he rounded a keeper and finished well but they couldn’t find a second to level.

Their final fixture was against Scotland and Osam’s side ended their week in Wales with a 1-1 draw, with Bolger scoring Ireland’s goal. His tidy finish in the first half after a well worked move meant Ireland led going into the break. The side then conceded a penalty just three minutes into the second half which Elliott Watt converted. Ireland pushed for a winner with Bolger and Afolabi central to most attacks but the game finished all square.

Blackrock scrum half Billy Glynn gets play moving. Picture: Deryck Vincent

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OLD Wesley returned to winning ways in the UBL Division 1B, delivering a bonus point win over local rivals Blackrock in front of a good crowd at Donnybrook on Saturday.

In dry conditions, after a morning of heavy showers and with little or no wind, this game promised to be an open affair between two teams that like to play open running rugby and the crowd were not disappointed with 58 points which included seven tries.

Barry McLaughlin slot-

ted over a penalty inside two minutes, a threepointer that was quickly countered by Rock fullback Alan Hughes.

And they went in front in spectacular style when Rock won a turnover on their 22m line and moved the ball to the impressive centre Sean Coughlan who made a lovely break to put his centre partner Hugo Godson-Tracy clear for a fine try.

Wesley suffered a further blow when their industrious number eight Darren Horan was forced to leave the field through injury. Almost immediately, however, McLaughlin landed a 40m penalty to reduce the gap to 6-8 after

Family affair Pair of cousins win gold at Baldoyle TKD event cousins Cody Butler and Thomas Browne

(pictured right with his father Darren), of the Irish Taekwondo Tigers in Blackrock, brought home gold from the All-Ireland Taekwondo Championships in Baldoyle.

The event saw teams from Ireland, the UK, Spain, Norway and France compete. Coach Michelle Hogan praised her team, saying: “It was a difficult day but an enjoyable and successful one too. All of our competitors can be very proud of their performances.”

25 minutes.

Then, in the next passage of play, Josh Hinde took a clean lineout and drove forward and presented ruck ball which was transferred quickly to Garry O’Brien.

He made a lovely break before offloading to Dave Rowley who broke two tackles to run in and touch down close to the posts. McLaughlin added the extras.

Blackrock replied once again, this time when Dave Scott Lennon’s shot at goal hit the upright which rebounded into Rock hands and, after a couple of phases, Coughlan went over for his side’s second try. A McLaughlin

penalty, though, handed Wesley a 16-15 half-time lead.

He added his fourth three-pointer early in the second half before Alan Large grabbed a critical try for Wesley who soaked up pressure before he intercepted to run in a long-range try.

Now leading 26-15, their scrum became more dominant and they pushed home the advantage from a close range set piece. Stephen Boyle broke from the scrum before finding the impressive Mark Robinson on his inside who managed to burrow his way over for Wesley’s third try.

Rock reduced the defi-

cit, with impressive scrum half Billy Glynn to the fore, when Joe Scott Lennon went over close to the touchline. David Scott Lennon duly added the two extra points.

It left nine points in the difference with 10 minutes to go and the result still not assured. Blackrock came back again and Kenny Knaggs was penalised for a no arms tackle.

However, the Wesley pack reacted well as McLaughlin scored the all-important fourth try.

Line-out ball was transferred swiftly across the backline for McLaughlin to squeeze through to bring his tally to 21 points.

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honours even

Hollypark and Lorcain share mBunscol laurels

Club Noticeboard Cuala THE senior hurlers Leinster march

hollypark Boys National School and

Scoil Lorcain were both celebrating last week after their Cuman na mBunscol ended in a draw with the trophy shared.

The two schools were playing in the Sciath Kitterick final in Croke Park on round two of the annual festival of Gaelic Games for the primary schools in the county.

Many thanks to the near 500 mem-

Coolderry in Tullamore. They face Kil-

bers, family and friends who came to

kenny champions Clara next in Parnell

the Cuala for Aoife afternoon tea at

Park this Sunday. Many thanks to all

the Killiney Castle Hotel.

who travelled down to support the lads.

Hard luck to our third hurlers who lost by a single point to Naomh Mearnog in the AHL8 top of the table clash.

Picture: Piaras O’Midheach/Sportsfile

Our U-21 footballers lost to Na Fian-

hurling: dalkey side through to meet clara

convincing scoreline of 1-11 to 0-1.

continues with a 1-23 to 0-12 win over

na by a single point in a highly contested match on Saturday in Hyde Road.

This Thursday, our senior football-

It was an important way for the club to let Aoife and the Beary family know that we are thinking of them and here to help.

Thanks also to the contributors of prizes to the raffle.

Hard luck to the adult ladies footballers who lost out to O’Toole’s in the Division 4 cup final.

ers will play Thomas Davis in the final

Well done to the minor A footballers

of the Dublin senior B championship in

who won their championship semi-fi-

Parnell Park at 7.45pm. We are hop-

nal against Thomas Davis. Hard luck to

ing the Cuala faithful will mobilise and

the minor B footballers who went out

come out and support the lads.

at the same stage to Crokes.

Great win for the minor camogie

This week’s Cuala lotto jackpot is

team in the first round of the cham-

€3,200. Our lucky dip winners last week

pionship. They beat Naomh Olaf on a

were Joe Mason and Paul Cahill.

Shankill THE juvenile academy, sponsored by

in the process of moving indoors so

O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, Shankill, is in

please check with your team manager

action this Saturday morning (check

for details. The girls U-11 team enjoyed

the venue) at 10am, catering for four-

a blitz hosted by Kilmacud Crokes.

to eight-year-old boys and girls.

Hurls, club hoodies, fleece tops and

Learn the skills of Gaelic football,

beanie hats in all sizes are available to

hurling and camogie in a safe and fun

order for delivery before Christmas.

environment.

Get your order and cash in now.

If you would like your child to join

Men’s adult football team is taking a

the academy, or any of our teams,

short break before training resumes

Cuala cool and calm to see off Offaly side

just come along on the day and have

in preparation for the new season.

fun with your friends.

New players always welcome; contact

leinster shc

Kilmacud Crokes

Cuala were too strong for Coolderry last Sunday in O’Connor Park

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THE Dublin senior hurling champions took one step closer to Leinster championship glory on Sunday morning with a mightily impressive win over Coolderry in Tullamore.

The free-taking of David Treacy was once again a major factor for Cuala in this 1-23 to 0-12 win in O’Connor Park, Tullamore.

Treacy managed 0-12 from dead balls, equal-

ling the opposition’s overall tally as the Dalkey men cruised to victory.

Tr e a c y h i t s e ve n of his 12 frees in the opening half and was helped on the scoring front by brother Sean, as well as Colm Cronin, Mark Schutte, Darragh O’Connell and Sean Moran as the men in red led 0-12 to 0-6 at the break.

T he lead actually could have been more had Cronin converted a wonderful goal chance on 16 minutes.

Mattie Kenny’s men

began the second the way finished the first with Treacy adding two more frees to his tally.

Discipline was proving to be a problem for Coolderry and they were made pay on 43 minutes when Brian Carroll was given a red card.

At that stage, Cuala were already 0-16 to 0-8 ahead and the numerical advantage made the task simpler.

The Dublin champions finished the game strongly too in what was a real dominant display, even more impressive

considering their county final win over St Jude’s had been played a week previously. Jake Malone and Schutte hit further points before Schutte raised the green flag for the first and only time in the 57th minute.

In the dying moments, Niall Carty and Nicky Kenny got in on the act and added their names to the scoresheet to bring the score at fulltime to 1-23 to 0-12.

Cuala will now face Clara of Kilkenny next Sunday in Parnell Park in the provincial semifinal.

There are no trials, no selection

Kevin on 086 8449902.

processes and no annual subscrip-

For more information, contact sec-

tion. The cost is only €2 for each child.

retary.shankill.dublin@gaa.ie or call

Training for the boys U-12 and girls

086 3215087. Follow us on Facebook and

U-9 and 11 is in the Castle on Satur-

Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club. Your

day morning at 10am when there is no

community, your family friendly GAA

match.

club where you’re not just a number

The midweek evening training is

and everybody knows your name.

CONGRATULATIONS to the U-21A foot-

who lost their league final on Satur-

ballers who had a very good 1-10 to 0-2

day. Great achievement to get there

win over Ballyboden on Saturday. Well

in the first place and lots to build on

done also to the minor footballers who

for next year.

had a great win over Cuala on Sunday in the minor E championship.

Congrats to the AHL5 hurlers who beat Ballinteer 1-10 to 1-6 in their league playoff semi-final.

Hard luck also to the U-16 girls who narrowly lost out in their championship game over weekend.

Finally, many congrats to Rory and Cian who picked up all stars on Friday

Great result also for the U-15A hurl-

night. The club is so proud of them.

ers who beat Na Fianna in their league

Thanks to them and Eoin Culligan for

final in very bad conditions in Silver-

bringing the Sam Maguire and the All-

park on Sunday. This talented bunch of

Star awards down to the kids and par-

lads completed a league and champi-

ents on Saturday in the club.

onship county double; a great credit to

Club health and well-being (Croke-

themselves and their management for

sTalks) strategy launch planned for

their effort and commitment.

Wednesday, November 25 at 8pm in

Hard luck to the U-14C footballers

the club.

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Fox’s Leinster legacy Foxrock Cabinteely celebrate their Leinster success on the final whistle. Picture: GAAPics.com

In just 10 years, Foxrock Cabinteely rise from formation to provincial champions and manager Pat Ring is keen to add All-Ireland title to list

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THE Foxrock Cabinteely trophy cabinet may be newer than most of their rivals’ in Dublin, but the southside club added a massive new member to it by winning the Leinster Championship on Saturday.

Pat Ring’s side travelled to Clane to take on the heavily favoured Mountmellick Sarsfields in the provincial decider and came out 1-12 to 1-7 winners.

A brilliant start was key to Foxcab’s win here as they led 0-10 to 0-3 at the break against a Sarsfields side looking for their third Leinster title in a row.

Speaking in the wake of the final, Ring was in joyous mood with the win. “It’s a wonderful feeling,” he said.

“It’s really only beginning to sink in now to be honest and when you have that little bit more time to think about it. For a club so young to be Leinster champions, it’s a huge act.

“We’ve been building towards days like this; we came close in 2012 when we lost a Leinster final but we went away from that, licked our wounds and learned from it and here we are three years later.”

For a club formed just 10 years ago, being crowned Leinster champions is a serious achievement as Ring stated, but it hasn’t been

an easy ride to get here.

“It’s taken huge commitment and lots of personal sacrifice. These girls have missed out on so much due to the time and effort they’ve put into this team but I think their faces after the final whistle showed it was worth it.

“There was genuine emotion there, some were beaming from ear-to-ear, while some were genuinely upset, in a good way, especially those who were there in 2012, I suppose I was a bit emotional myself,” added the manager.

While winning Leinster brings such a high to any club, thoughts will have already turned to the national glory as Fox Cab take on the mighty Donaghmoyne from Monaghan in

their All-Ireland semi-final on November 22.

“We’re into a different ball game now altogether,” said Ring.

“Leinster is a huge competition to win but the All-Ireland is step-up again. Donaghmoyne are a seriously strong outfit. They’ve won two All-Ireland titles, have nine intercounty players and four or five All-Star’s in their ranks.

“But, we are confident in our own ability and we will be going up to Monaghan looking to win the game.

“We’re not content on just winning Leinster and we won’t be travelling north on the 22nd to make up the numbers, it will be tough, but we’ll be going to give them a real game.”