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20 years later – baths for revamp  aisling kennedy

DUN LAOGHAIRE baths has received the final go-ahead from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors to undergo extensive restoration works to redevelop and revamp the site following its closure two decades ago. As part of the plans for the baths, the Victorian Bath House will be restored and a new walkway will be created connecting Newtownsmith

and the East Pier. There will also be water features, sea bathing jetties and landscaped areas. Cllr Michael Merrigan (Ind), who proposed the adoption of a report that was published by the council in March to develop the baths, said he was delighted that the much-loved site would be redeveloped. Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBPA) also welcomed the decision. Full Story on Page 2

Come into the parlour: Yet another tasty venue for foodies Pictured at the opening of their Gourmet Food Parlour are Lorraine Byrne and Lorraine Heskin. The duo invited members of the public to the opening of the restaurant at Unit 3, Harbour Square, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire,

opposite the Dart station, but their food is already well-known by those who frequent their muchloved parlour on Cumberland Road, just a few metres away from their new and larger restaurant Picture: Geraldine Woods

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Amenity Swimming pools have been closed for 20 years

Baths all set for major restoration  aisling kennedy news@gazettegroup.com

DU N L AO GH A I R E baths are set to undergo a multi-million euro restoration following their closure two decades ago. At a special council meeting held earlier this week, councillors unanimously voted to develop the baths, with the revamp due to begin mid-2016. At the meeting, Cllr Michael Merrigan (Ind) proposed the adoption of a report published by the council in March to develop the baths. Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) seconded the motion and it was passed

by a unanimous vote. Cllr Merrigan said the redevelopment plans would cost about €2.8m as part of the capital fund and that he was delighted at the decision to push forward the Part 8 development of the much-loved site in Dun Laoghaire. “It’s an absolutely wonderful milestone in the long-running saga of the sadly derelict Dun Laoghaire baths to include the restoration and refurbishment of the Victorian bath house and the creation of a new walkway connecting Newtownsmith and the East Pier with water features, sea bathing jetties and landscaped areas.”

Cllr Merrigan said it was also agreed at a previous Dun Laoghaire area committee meeting “to recommend that, as part of the county’s 1916 centenary commemorations, this new marine walkway would be named in honour of Roger Casement, who was born in Sandycove and who was executed on August 3, 1916, in London.” The full redevelopment of the baths will be divided into two projects that will encompass both the baths’ buildings and the surrounding area, which includes the landscape and walkways. As part of the baths’ building redevelopment,

there will be a refurbishment and upgrade of the central block of the building, and the small adjoining block lower than the road, facing Queen’s Road-Windsor Terrace and will include toilets, a cafe-gallery and a gallery room. The adjacent outbuildings to the coast side at the rear and the south block will be demolished. The existing open terrace on the north end of the main building will be upgraded to create a new cafe-terrace with new access into the proposed gallery room directly adjacent. Lastly studio workshops will be established on the two levels below the roadway under the gallery. As part of the landscaping and walkways redevelopment, significant works will be carried out, including the refilling of the existing pools, walkways will be installed to link the Newtownsmith walkway with the East Pier, new steps will also be installed at locations outside the building, which

Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBP): “It’s 10 years since Richard Boyd Barrett organised 5,000 people to march and call for retention of the site in public ownership.”

will link up with the new walkways and poolfilled areas. New showers will also be installed outside the building and the existing band stand near to the north end of the main building will be renovated and reroofed with slate or tiles. Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBPA) said: “There have

been a number of madcap plans for the baths over the years including the outrageous plan for a 10-storey apartment block. All thanks and respect should go to the people of the Dun Laoghaire area who petitioned, lobbied and marched to save the site from inappropriate devel-

opment on a number of occasions. “It is 10 years since Richard Boyd Barrett (PBPA), as chair of the Save Our Seafront, organised more than 5,000 people to march calling for the retention of the site in public ownership and the provision of a swimming pool.”

Skate park safety focuses minds  aisling kennedy news@gazettegroup.com

THE skate park facility in the Dun LaoghaireRathdown Leisure Centre in Monkstown is to receive a letter from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council requesting it to make changes to the skate park for the safety of its users. In a motion proposed by Cllr Karl Gill (PBPA)

at the recent Dun Laoghaire area council meeting, it was requested that the council write to DLR Leisure Services to ask it to make five main changes to the skate park. The changes include appointing a designated staff member with experience of skate park sports to oversee the skate park operation. Cllr Gill said: “At the

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moment there is a separate member of staff who is in charge of the gym, the swimming pool and the astro turf, but there is no staff member in charge of the skate park.” Other changes include lowering the entrance fee to the skate park, which is €5, for any skaters who use the park on a regular basis, allowing them to only pay once per day so they can get lunch and come back; establishing rules of use for the skate park so that only skate boards, micro-scooters, roller blades and BMX bikes are allowed; and that the skate park is regu-

larly cleaned and swept so that loose debris and stones are not a problem for skaters. Cllr Gill said: “Having been approached by a number of local skate boarders I thought that it would be important for their concerns to be met. Unfortunately, even though it is council funded, DLR Leisure is not under direct control of the council as it is a corporate subsidiary. However, I hope that they pay heed to the opinions of elected councillors. I hope that Monkstown Skate Park can become a place that is affordable and safe for children and adults.”

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craft fair

grass, foliage: developments of over 300 sq m to be affected

Stalls and classes on offer

New buildings to have green roofs  aisling kennedy

A NEW policy on green roofs is to be implemented in Dun LaoghaireRathdown, which will require all new developments in the area larger than 300 sq m to have 60% grass and foliage cover on its roofs. The decision to implement this new policy was made at the recent county development plan meeting. Cllr Karl Gill (PBPA) raised the motion at the meeting, saying it was an important step for the area. He said: “Large buildings will now have to adhere to this policy where they will have to construct their roof

space with grass and foliage, which will greatly assist in terms of preventing flooding and help drainage systems. “It will also help in terms of protecting local biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions due to a lower need for usage of heating systems.” The new policy will mean that all new residential apartment blocks, shopping centres, educational institutions and commercial buildings larger than 300sq m will have to have a green roof to comply with planning terms. Cllr Gill said: “Essentially, it covers everything; there are no

exceptions to it. “It will be done on a case-by-case basis in case there is any kind of special deal. “But ultimately all new developments over 300 sq m will have to comply with this new policy.” Cllr Gill said he believed it was “high time” that local authorities took similar steps on other environmental issues. “We need to stop dragging our heels on environmentally friendly policies and just get on with it. All round I am happy that council management has accepted my suggestion for this policy and I imagine that we will soon see its benefits.”

Driven to success: Credit union member banks on her winning ways pictured is Carole Donnelly being presented with the keys to her new car and a bouquet of flowers by Core Credit Union chair Jean O’Hara recently. Carole was delighted to be the winner of the credit union’s draw for a Kia Rio. Any credit union member over 18 years is eligible to enter the credit union car draws, which take place four times a year since they were introduced in December 2014. The Core Credit Union staff wished Carole many years of happy driving in her new car and reminded members that another draw will take place in December 2015.

THE Blackrock guild of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association will hold a craft fair on Saturday, November 7. The event is open to anyone who wants to attend to browse and buy from among the crafts on sale, or take par t in some of the workshops on offer. The fair will see teachers taking people through demonstrations of all sorts of craft works, including baking, knitting and sugar work. The craft fair will take place at St Brigid’s Church in Stillorgan from 11am to 4pm this Saturday. For more information on the Blackrock guild of the assocation see www.ica.ie

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community Resource centre’s objective is to provide services for local people

Public invited to attend Park House AGM  aisling kennedy

PARK House Community Resource Centre is hosting its annual general meeting on Thursday, November 26, in its newly refurbished facility. The resource centre on Library Road, Dun Laoghaire,

has undergone massive refurbishment works this year, following years of lobbying by the central Dun Laoghaire community development project. The centre was reopened in April by then Cathaoirleach, Cllr Marie Baker (FG).

One of the main objectives of Park House is to provide a service for local people. The facility is available for use by the community of central Dun Laoghaire and is ideal for meetings. JP Durkan, committee member of the resource cen-

tre, said: “It is also an important group focal point for people within the area.” Park House is more than 100 years old and is a landmark in Dun Laoghaire. The house was home to many caretakers and families over the years.

In 1999, the building was handed over to the local community to use as a resource centre for groups in the greater Dun Laoghaire area. Durkan said: “It is important that the community gets involved in running and participating in the use of the

facility and therefore we are encouraging a good attendance from the community at the AGM.” The meeting begins at 8pm on November 26. It is open to the public within the area of central Dun Laoghaire.

Regisration open for 2016 Wings of Life World Run THE Wings for Life World Run, which will start on the seafront in Dun Laoghaire and go towards Bray and Greystones is open for registration for next year’s race. The annual run will take place on May 8, 2016, and runners of all abilities are invited to take part. The run was launched in 2014 to raise funds for the Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation. The foundation pioneered the concept of a synchronised race where participants across the world run at the same time. All entry fees and donations contrib-

uted by the participants in the run, and by the friends and families who support them, go to spinal cord research projects to help find a cure for spinal cord injuries. This year 101,280 participants in 33 countries across 12 time zones raised €4.2m for spinal cord injuries. Now is the time for any budding or experienced runners to decide where they would like to run the 2016 race. For more information, including registration information, location updates and images/videos from the 2015 race, visit www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com

The Stena Line’s HSS ship completed its final journey across the Irish Sea, making its way to new owners in Turkey

transport: 15m passengers carried since 1996

Stena Explorer sets out on final journey  aisling kennedy akennedy@gazettegroup.com

THE Stena Line’s HSS ship completed its final journey across the Irish Sea last week as it made its way to its new owners based in Turkey. The Stena Explorer, which operated on the Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead route as a passenger and freight ferry from 1996 to 2014, was the first HSS to take up service between Britain and Ireland. Over the course of those 18 years it carried

more than 15 million passengers, three million cars and more than half a million freight units on almost 29,000 sailings. The ship’s last commercial journey for Stena Line on the Irish Sea was in September 2014. When commissioned by Stena Line, the HSS series of three ships, including the Stena Explorer, helped to revolutionise the look of the ferry industry. The Explorer had top speeds of 40 knots and a high quality onboard travel experience for

1,500 passengers. It also had a car capacity of more than 600 vehicles. Ian Davies, Stena Line’s route manager Irish Sea South, said: “While the HSS class was a unique and highly innovative development for Stena Line at the time, the market has evolved significantly since her introduction in the mid 1990s and today’s business model requires a more balanced mix of freight and car traffic all year round.” Davies said this led to

the introduction of the Stena Superfast X to the route, which consolidated Stena Line’s operation from Dun Laoghaire to Dublin. He said it was an emotional day for him and all the staff who had worked on the Stena Explorer HSS vessel over the years. He added: “We are delighted to see that she will continue her working career in another part of the world and would like to take this opportunity to wish her new owners every success with what is a very special vessel.”

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employment Customer care jobs being sent abroad

175 jobs to go at Medtronic facility  aisling kennedy news@gazettegroup.com

PROPOSED plans to cut 175 customer care jobs in the Loughlinstownbased medical technology company Medtronic were announced this week. If the cuts go ahead they will form part of a transfer of customer care roles to locations across Europe as part of the company’s global business strategy. Employees were this week informed that their roles in customer care were in jeopardy and were invited to apply for relocation within the company.

Ian McArdle of the Communication Workers Union has called on company management to engage with workers following the announcement. He said the workers were entitled to “immediate, frank and constructive discussions with the company”. Not much is known yet about where the employees might be moved to or whether there is scope for them to move to another Medtronic office in Ireland. The firm’s corporate affairs manager Alma Curran told the Gazette that the decision was made after careful con-

sideration. “As a global business we compete more effectively by centralising similar processes and functions. This simplifies our business, improves efficiency and ultimately benefits our customers. This ensures that we remain competitive and position Medtronic for long-term growth.” Medtronic acquired the Dublin-based Covidien in January 2015 as part of a $42.9bn (€39.2bn) deal. The proposed plans to transfer the customer care roles to locations across Europe form part of the integration of the two companies.

Medtronic had no final figure for employees affected by the transfer of roles as people were being invited to apply for jobs within the global firm. But Curran said that 175 people were working in customer care roles in the Loughlinstownbased facility. “This proposal impacts the customer care function. “All other functions such as the inside sales, Ireland commercial and finance teams based in Cherrywood, in Loughlinstown, are not affected by the proposal.” These 80-90 roles will remain unaffected in

The CWU says workers are entitled to “immediate, frank and constructive discussions with the company”

the Cherrywood facility should this proposal go through. Medtronic employs more than 4,000 staff across six facilities. “Medtronic remains committed to Ireland and we are also working to deepen our engagement in services, solu-

tions, and new business models for the Irish healthcare system.” She added: “The proposal has been announced to employees and we now enter a consultation process and are committed to supporting those affected through

this process.” This process would take between four to five weeks and was due to end in the first week in December, she said. The proposal will see the transfer of the roles in three tranches between early 2016 to June 2016.

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engulfed: ‘this is the real dark side of halloween’

housing ‘We’d be lining developers pockets’

Gallops playground destroyed in blaze  aisling kennedy

A PLAYGROUND in the Gallops in Leopardstown was destroyed on Halloween night when a number of youths set a fire that engulfed the play area. The fire broke out at about 10.40pm on Saturday night. One unit of the Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene and had the fire under control by 11.10pm. As of yet, no arrests have been made but gardai are following a definite line of enquiry. Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) spoke to the Gazette and said the fire had devastated the local community. “The playground is absolutely devastated. It’s ruined. Local residents had to go out the next morning and clean up the mess so it was very hard for them.” The playground serves an estimated 1,000 people in the area and was frequently used. Cllr Richmond said: “The playground serves an awful lot of young people and they are left without a play area at the moment because of stupid acts of vandals. A lot of residents are really upset about it. They have been in touch with me and the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. “I’ve put a motion down straight away [with the council] and I have been talking to [them] about getting repairs done as quickly as possible. It’s quite distressing that someone or a group

of youths did this; it’s a very nasty thing to do. It’s the real dark side of Halloween.” According to Cllr Richmond, gardai have an idea of who the culprits were on the night and are working with local residents to establish if there is any photos of them. “The gardai are extremely proactive on this so hopefully there will be an arrest soon.” Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) said she was outraged by the “mindless vandalism”. She said: “Parents were saddened by the fact that any youngster could engage in this type of destructive and mindless behaviour that directly impacts on innocent little children. As a community, we do not want or welcome this sort of thuggery and hope the offenders will be held to account.” Many local residents spoke out about their distress at the vandalism on Facebook. The fire was described as “shameful” and “dreadful” by two local residents, while others said they were frightened when they saw the fire. One said: “It was quite scary, the gangs of teenagers that were in the park last night, throwing fireworks at each other and others, taking absolutely no heed of the gardai that were trying to manage the situation. Very sad to see the terrible damage to the playground that so many kids enjoyed every day.” Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact Dundrum station on 01 6665600.

Cllr Maria Bailey (FG) raised the motion to divide the greenbelt site in Rathmichael in half and (right) Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBPA) voted against rezoning the land at Rochestown Avenue

Rezoning decisions called into question  aisling kennedy akennedy@dublingazette.com

A DISPUTE over how councillors vote when it comes to rezoning land for residential developments in Dun LaoghaireRathdown emerged this week. At the recent county development plan meeting, Philomena Poole, manager of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, responded to councillors’ motions on whether or not certain plots of land were suitable for rezoning. One motion in relation to rezoning a plot of greenbelt land in Ferndale Road, Rathmichael, as a residential zone was assessed. The manager deemed it unsuitable because it was unserviced and remote from

public transport. The motion to rezone the land from greenbelt to residential, however, was passed by 21 votes to 15, with an amendment that a portion of the 12.5 acre site, the front half of six acres, be rezoned from greenbelt to amenity to facilitate a smallscale residential scheme on a portion of the site. In contrast, a motion on a plot of land at Rochestown Avenue in Dun Laoghaire, which was ruled suitable for rezoning as residential by the manager, was defeated at the county development plan meeting. The Rochestown Avenue land is fully serviced, close to local amenities, bus routes, shops and schools and will now remain as an unused vacant plot due to the motion to devel-

op it being defeated by councillors. Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG), who voted in favour of developing the land at Rochestown Avenue, called the voting decisions of councillors at the meeting into question. She said: “I think questions have to be asked about these unusual rezonings in the middle of nowhere that go against what the management advise. I am deeply disappointed that the council should reject rezoning in an area that is fully serviced and near to transport, shops, churches and playing fields, and yet vote to rezone a piece of precious greenbelt in a remote and totally unserviced site. I find this behaviour inexplicable.” In response, Cllr Meli-

sa Halpin (PBPA), who voted against rezoning the land at Rochestown Avenue, told the Gazette: “We have enough adequately zoned land for housing in the area; that is the assertion of the county development plan. “We definitely need houses but they [the council] have the land. That’s not the issue. “This land is private land and essentially what we’d be doing is lining the pockets of developers. “We would be changing the fortunes of that owner of the land quite substantially and there needs to be a good reason before we do that. “We were not given a good enough reason to do that because there is enough land zoned for housing across the

county.” Cllr Maria Bailey (FG), raised the motion to divide the greenbelt site in Rathmichael in half. She said: “Everything around this piece of land is zoned residential, and numerous houses have been developed in the last number of years, land locking this site on three sides. The front of the site is on the Ferndale Road and everything in front of it is zoned residential so it was peculiar that this one piece of land was zoned greenbelt because it was privately owned. “The residents are all in favour of rezoning this piece of land as residential as it’s a family that lives there and it’s the father who wants to build a house for his each of his four children on the site.”

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Laura Lee, Event Central, wedding and event specialists

Bernie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell of B.Couture, with some of her wedding dresses and headpieces. Pictures: Geraldine Woods Gen Vann tried at the Mr and Mrs Photo Booth

Philip Lawler of Lawler Chauffeur Service will get you to the church, or registry office, in style and on time

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Bridesmaid-to-be Carol Kenny sits quietly

Aiden Ryan, general manager, Royal Marine Hotel, shares a toast in the wedding car with Lisa Cannon

ALL The FUN: OF THE ROYAL MARINE WEDDING FAIR

Helping to make Big Day special

AUREL and Hardy, the comic duo, once stayed in the Frank Sinatra suite at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, which is now available as the bridal suite to more likely couples. TV3 Exposeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lisa Cannon, recently married, was the special guest at a recent wedding fair at the hotel, which showcased some of the services available from the hotel and others for the big day. The hotel also caters for civil partnership ceremonies and no doubt will make those facilites available for civil marriage ceremonies in the future.

Clare Finnegan of Wedding Hair

Lisa Cannon with her florist, Josephine Higginbothan, from County

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sponsors There are lots more children who need support

A World Vision visit to Uganda for volunteers

Dublin group travels to Africa for eight days to visit local schools, health centres and the children it has sponsored  aisling kennedy akennedy@dublingazette.com

A group of volunteers from Dublin will this month travel to Uganda to visit the children they have been sponsoring as part of the World Vision child sponsorship programme. The trip involves volunteers visiting local schools, vocational centres, health centres, and farmer/vegetable garden projects. Anne Marie Bolger, a mother of three from Malahide who is one of the volunteers, tells the Gazette how she first became involved with the child sponsorship programme. “I first began sponsoring children through World Vision in 2004. I thought it would be a good idea and I’ve always been glad that I did it. I’m sponsoring my third child at the moment. “The first child I sponsored was Claire, and I began sponsoring her in 2004 when she was seven years old. She’s 18 now so she’s moved on with her life as she’s now an adult. I also began sponsoring a young boy called Onesmus in 2006 when he was just five years old, and this year I began sponsoring another little girl, Annah, who is five years old.” Bolger says that when she initially signed up to the World Vision programme, the organisation nominated the child

she was to sponsor. She could ask for a boy or a girl or a child of a particular age but she was happy to see whoever the charity chose to link her up with. “After they linked me up with my sponsored child, I received a letter with all the details about her; her family, brothers and sisters, what she liked to do, her level of school and a photograph of her. I then sent a postcard with my details and then you keep in touch over the years. “You receive theirschool reports and more information on them as they get older. You can then send them letters or cards for their birthdays, Christmas, and you can send extra gifts if you wish to the community for school supplies, immunisation, chickens, educating people on how to use mosquito nets, and numerous other things.” She says that for the past number of years she has been sending packages to her sponsored children for birthdays and Christmas. “They’re always so delighted to receive what I send them and I always get a photograph every year from them. “I must say I think this programme is wonderful and I’ve been involved with a lot of different sponsorships over the years. I find this one very rewarding because you get to know them and you know where your money is going. You

World Vision sponsors help with education and other expenses and stay in touch through letters and other correspondence. Anne Marie Bolger (above, left), a mother of three from Malahide who is one of the volunteers travelling to Uganda next month

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become a big part of their lives. They rely on it and they look forward to it so much and you get the opportunity to help the

rest of the community whenever you can.” On Saturday, November 6, the group of 19 sponsors will fly out to

Uganda to visit their sponsored children and Bolger is really looking forward to it. She will meet one of her sponsored children, five-year-old Annah, in the Busitema Area Development Programme. “I’m both excited and nervous about the trip. I’m very excited to meet Annah and I’m going to bring out gifts for her and her family and for the kids in school. This has

been something that I’ve always dreamed of doing but I never thought I’d get the chance to do it. It’ll also be lovely that there is a group of us going together who all have a common interest. “I don’t know exactly how much time we will get in the different communities. I thinkIwill have about a day and a half in the particular region that Annah lives in and I will get to meet Annah and her fam-

ily, teachers of the school children, parents, the different groups involved, committees and things like that. We’ll be out there for eight days in total. I wish it was longer to be honest, but you never knowwhat I might do afterwards.” World Vision is always looking for people to sponsor children in third world countries. For more information on how to get involved visit ww.worldvision.ie.

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Sean Montague and Romy Carroll

Hayley Ryan and Faye Rooney happy out at the launch of Bronze Bar and Lounge on Dublin’s Baggot Street where a party went on until late. Hosted by manager Gareth Downey, guests enjoyed cocktails, live music and an even livelier crowd! Luminaries included Ivan Yates, Noelle Campbell Sharpe, former Mr Ireland Kamal Ibrahim and former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh. Pictures: Patrick O’Leary

Baggot Street parties as new venue opens up Lauren Walsh and Karl Bowe

Jodie O’Connor and Rachel Kean

Yasmin Hamouda and Michael Sharp

Jessica Banaghan and Wayne Law

Roz and Vicky Flanagan

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dublinlife Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week

a day in the life: never a dull moment for highflying presenter

Busy dedicated follower of fabulous fashion  Ian Begley

Popular TV presenter, style entrepreneur and columnist Darren Kennedy often finds himself attending highprofile fashion shows, making TV appearances and occasionally hopping on a plane to London, so there’s never a dull moment throughout the day. The alarm clock isn’t always set at the same time for Kennedy, who lives in Dublin with his partner, Aidan, and Yorkshire terrier Harry. “I usually get up around 7.30am, but it really depends because I may have to be up as early as 4am to start filming or if I have to go to the

airport. “Every day starts with at least two mugs of coffee because I can’t function unless I have a nice dose of caffeine. “I also try and give my self time to have something to eat before I leave the house like a few eggs and maybe some fruit. “It sounds completely cliched, but very few days are similar to one another. “Yesterday, I got up at 7.30am, filed a piece for a column I write, ran to the gym, and went to Dublin airport to fly to London. I had a few meetings back-to-back, then a quick dash to my place in south London. “Afterwards, I headed to a very swanky dinner

hosted by John Lewis in Berry Brothers in St James.” A f ter a long day, Kennedy likes to chill out and spend some quality time at home. “When I get home, I often take my little dog Harry out for a walk and play with him for a bit. “I also catch up with my partner and maybe get a bite to eat or just chill out and watch TV. “I usually tr y and head to bed around 11pm, but the odd time I wouldn’t hit the hay until about 4am.” Kennedy will be releasing his much-anticipated AW15 collection with Louis Copeland at the beginning of November.

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dublinlife Gogglebox duo get off the sofa to visit Dublin STEPH and Dom, those lovable lushes from TV’s Gogglebox, will be gracing Eason’s on O’Connell Street on Saturday, November 7, to sign copies of their new book, Steph and Dom’s guide to life. The guide reflects on their own eccentric life experiences and includes some humorous tales and liquor-soaked lessons they’ve learnt along the way. From tips on how to mix a liberally, if not excessively, measured Long Island Iced Tea to the real reason they’re always holding hands (so

Dom can prevent Steph from darting into shops) and wedding etiquette, the plastered pair say the book covers every issue imaginable, and with no “long words”. The couple, who are vaguely reminiscent of characters in a Monty Python sketch or guests from Fawlty Towers, will be in Eason’s from noon. For more information visit: www.easons.com

Radio DJ’s health tip for seniors RTE radio presenter Ronan Collins recently launched the Pneumococcal Winter Awareness

campaign, aimed at those aged 65 and over, who are at increased risk of contracting the disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to a range of illnesses caused by streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is a major cause of serious infection that can lead to death, particularly among the elderly, and the very young. This year’s campaign, led by a number of organisations, including the Asthma Society and Age Action, encourages those over 65 to talk to their GP or healthcare professional about vaccination this winter.

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Steph and Dom Parker from TV’s Gogglebox, will be gracing Eason’s on O’Connell Street

The DSPCA is shaking its collection buckets in the direction of people with spare 1c and 2c coins

According to research, 57% of over-65s had not heard of the disease let alone how to protect themselves from it. Collins said it was “critical for people to learn about the pneumo bug and how you can help protect yourself”. For more information see www.pneumo.ie

free maths help on offer at DCU SECONDARY students in Dublin northeast have the opportunity to avail of free weekly drop-in mathematics support sessions at the DCU maths learning centre.

The sessions will take place on Monday from 6pm-9pm, November 9 to December 7, and will be delivered by DCU students training to be maths teachers. Students work alone or in small groups, asking the tutors for help if they need it. Students from any school, year and mathematics level are welcome. For more information visit: http://www.dcu.ie/ maths-support-sessions. shtml.

Dublin a top spot to visit in 2016 THE Lonely Planet has

named Dublin as the third best city in the world to visit next year, and it’s all down to the centenary celebrations of the 1916 Rising. Second only to the coastal town of Kotor, in Montenegro, and the capital of Ecuador, Quito, the €22m that has been invested in the centenary celebrations clinched the bronze medal for Dublin. According to the Lonely Planet, the top things to do in Dublin include: St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Literary Pub Crawl, Kilmainham Gaol, the Chester Beatty Library and Hugh Lane Gallery.

IT makes cents to help animal group TO mark the end of the circulation of 1c and 2c coins, the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is appealing to people to donate their old coins to it. The society is celebrating 175 years of helping animals and every cent can make a difference to its work. Shoppers can now volunteer to receive change in cash, rounded up or down to the nearest 5c. For more information, visit www.dspca.ie or email info@dspca.ie

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GENERATION ENERGY: ‘THESE GROUPS ARE ADDRESSING CRITICAL NATIONAL ISSUES’

Suas, Soar and Sheds net funding FUNDING of €150,986 has been shared between 21 Dublin-based community and voluntary organisations as part of the autumn 2015 round of the Energy for Generations community fund. Three of the groups received their cheques at a presentation at ESB Networks offices in Leopardstown recently. Educational development charity Suas received funding for its literacy suppor t programmes in Deis schools, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association netted funds for a series of local network wellbeing events for 6,000 “shedders”, and youth outreach movement Soar will now be able to deliver workshops for young women in the areas of self-confidence,

sexuality, media and body image. The ceremony sought to highlight the partnership between ESB and the charities, focusing on the positive impact of the three organisations. The fund supports the work of not-for-profit organisations, charities, and community and voluntary organisations, whose work falls under the areas of educational access and support, suicide prevention and care of the homeless. Managing director of ESB Networks Marguerite Sayers said: “We are delighted to be able to support the great work of fantastic community and voluntary organisations ...we are pleased to recognise the educational work of Suas

and Soar and to support Irish Men’s Sheds’ work in the area of wellbeing. These organisations are addressing critical local and national issues and ESB is proud to be able to ensure that they can continue to provide their much needed services.” T he remaining 18 Dublin-based organisations will receive funding for projects including counselling services, educational activities for adults with intellectual disabilities, programmes promoting science, technology, engineering and maths at second level, and an arts festival with a mental health theme. For details on applying to the fund see here: https://www.esb. ie/main/communitysponsorship/energy-forgenerations-fund.jsp

Orlagh Reilly from The Soar Foundation, Barry Sheridan from Irish Men’s Sheds Association, Marguerite Sayers, managing director of ESB Networks and Adelaide Nic Chartaigh from Suas Educational Development. Picture: Chris Bellew Fennell Photography

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DUBLINLIFE

THE BIG INTERVIEW

FACE OF FOOTBALL: LIFE AFTER SCORING A TOP THREE GOAL

Fame has been ‘weird but nice’ for Stephanie

 AISLING KENNEDY

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AFTER being thrust into the spotlight a year ago when she scored one of the top three goals in the world, Stephanie Roche has slowly come to terms with her new found fame. “It’s been weird,” she says. “But it has been really nice.” Her name first hit headlines when she was one of three football players in the world to be shortlisted for the Puskas award after she scored an incredible goal for Peamount United in 2014. The other two footballers nominated in the same category as her were international football star’s Robin van Persie and James Rodriguez. While Roche scored her goal in front of a crowd of 95 people, the winner of the award, James Rodriguez, scored his goal in front of a crowd of thousands while playing for Columbia against Uruguay during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Roche had hoped to win the award but came an impressive second to Rodriguez with a total of 1.1m votes worldwide.

A photograph of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi looking at her as she walked past went viral and since then she has achieved a level of stardom that she never dreamed of. “It has been a strange time with everything going on and especially when I think about how much --------------------------

‘I’ve said before I’m not the only girl who can play football in the world or in Ireland so it was just a lucky break that one of my goals got caught on camera’ --------------------------

my life has changed in the last few years. It’s strange to think about how many people recognise me and it’s still odd to me that when I’m walking around that people are taking a second look at me. “I was in the shop yesterday buying something

and the guy behind the till said ‘Do I know you from somewhere?’ and I kind of felt really awkward because I didn’t want to say how he knew me. So I just kind of said ‘Oh I play football’, and then he said ‘Oh I know who you are now!’ “So it can be a little bit strange and a little bit weird because I’m not used to it but I’m enjoying it and I’m just happy that everything worked out the way it did.” Roche explained that meeting Ronaldo and Messi was an exciting moment for her and she said that she enjoyed the whole awards ceremony. “I got to speak to Ronaldo and Rodriguez and pretty much anyone who was there. So I got to say hello to them at least. I said before the awards I would be as professional as I could. I was there as a nominee not as a fan even though it was a strange thing for me to be there. I tried to handle myself in the best way I could which I’m happy I was able to do.” Roche now plays for Sunderland Ladies and she divides her time between England and

Stephanie Roche hit the headlines when she was one of three football players in the world to be shortlisted for the Puskas award after she scored an incredible goal for Peamount United in 2014. She is also participating in a campaign called Let’s Talk which is a teen-focused YouTube campaign by Lil-Lets

Ireland. “Our season finished up on October 4 and then we had an Ireland match against Portugal on Tuesday. Our season is over, but I’ve been continuing my training because we have an important game for Ireland coming up. “We play this month and we play next month at home against Spain so I’m keeping myself fit for that. I live in England when I’m playing over there but I get back for one or two weekends when I can.” Roche is now one of the most famous, if not the most famous, face in women’s football, and an ambassador for women

in sports but she remains modest about her huge achievement. “I feel privileged really. A lot of people were ringing looking for interviews after the awards and it was a bit hectic. I said at the time I wanted to do everything I could to promote women’s football while I was in the spotlight and I think I did everything I could with what I was given. “However, I’ve said before I’m not the only girl who can play football in the world or in Ireland so it was just a lucky break that one of my goals got caught on camera. So I was happy to do what-

ever I could while I could. I’m happy to help out women’s football and if I see women’s football grow because of that I’m happy.” Let’s Talk

Roche is currently participating in a campaign called Let’s Talk which is a teen-focused YouTube campaign by Lil-Lets. The aim of the campaign is to help teen girls through the most important transitional time in their lives and to ensure that they are getting the right answers to their questions. “I’m sharing my experiences of what it was like

for me growing up, when I hit puberty and how my teenage years went. “It’s a great campaign to get young girls to talk about what they’re feeling, what happens to their bodies and to show them that they do not have to be ashamed to talk about it. “I think it is a bit of a taboo subject in Ireland still but it shouldn’t be because it’s natural and every woman goes through it so I’m really happy to be part of the campaign.” For more information on the Let’s Talk campaign log onto www. becomingateen.ie

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on your toes: bord Gais stage is set for stunning swan lake and Romeo & Juliet

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T H E wo r l d f a m o u s Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet returns to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this month to perform Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake. R e n ow n e d p r i m a ballerina Natalia Domracheva will star in both productions accompanied by the RTE National Sy mphony Orchestra. Romeo and Juliet will be staged on November 18 and 19 and Swan Lake from November 20 to 22. Domracheva is a

prizewinner at many international competitions, including the prestigious Krai Prize for Culture and Art for her interpretation of Juliet. She last performed in Ireland the role w i t h t h e Tc h a i ko vsky Perm State Ballet in 2013, receiving a standing ovation every night. Speaking to the Gazette, Simon Walton of Ballet and Opera Ireland, said Domracheva was one of the best performers he had ever seen since becoming involved in bringing ballet to Ire-

land. “She is brilliant, she is delicate, she is strong, which is very important in a ballerina, but she’s also not only a ballerina, she’s an actress as well. “Half the battle of ballet is that the people can act as well, so they are playing their part. “In a piece like Romeo and Juliet, for example, it’s very important that she shows true emotions and responds to the situation and people around her,” he said. He said that, along w i t h D o m r a c h e v a ’s prowess and Sergei Prokofiev’s score per-

THE Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet returns to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre

formed by the National Symphony Orchestra, another aspect of the production of Romeo and Juliet, which makes it special is the fact that

the choreography used was designed by the late UK choreographer Kenneth MacMillan. “His is now considered the ultimate version

of Romeo and Juliet. For example, the Royal Ballet in London and the Bolshoi in Moscow both use MacMillan’s version. “They premiered it in Perm in 2013 and Lady MacMillan went over to Perm and enjoyed it so much that when we put it on in Dublin in November 2013, she came across to watch it at the Bord Gais and stayed for two nights, just to see it twice.” He added that the show would be the biggest ballet production ever to come to Ireland. The Swan Lake pro-

duction will feature 60 world-class dancers, romantic themes, sets, costumes and around 20 local young people as extras. “Swan Lake is the world’s most popular ballet. It’s beautiful, Tchaikovsky’s music is really something. There are two versions of Swan Lake, one is when the heroine dies and the other one is when she lives, but I’m not going to say which one it is. You’ll have to come and see it.” For more information, visit: www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/

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BEAUTYnews The smooth and refreshing effects of daily use of La Roche-Posay PEARL PHELAN

MY new skincare ritual has made a real difference. Using La Roche-Posay purifying foaming gel to wash my face, followed by the clarifying toner and finished with corrective unclogging cream has cleared up the problems I was having with my oily t-zone. I am way too old for teenage pimples and am pleased to report that these products have cleared the little breakouts I was experiencing. As I grow out the fringe I have worn for nearly 10 years, I became concerned about my oily forehead. This La RochePosay trio has mattified the skin there and even improved the bumpy texture of the drier skin on my cheeks. Combination skin can be difficult to treat but with Effaclar you can tone done oily areas without making the dry patches worse. The cleansing gel feels smooth and refreshing, which is just what you want first thing in the morning and at the end of a long day. The Effaclar fragrance is light and the products leave your face feeling squeaky-clean. Available in most pharmacies.

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I am so excited to be working with M&S, such a great British icon. I really hope you have as much fun using the range as I did creating it. Let me know what you think immediately.” Personally involved every inch of the way and at all levels including design, packaging, product selection and naming, each gift set also includes quotes from Claudia in her own inimitable, quirky style. For example: Claudia Freakishly Good Hair Set “Yes, this is it. You know when you just meet the one? You lock eyes and know that life will never be the same. That’s the deal with this. I’d have children with this conditioner if I could.”

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TRAVEL HAWAII: THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN AMERICA’S 50TH STATE

Do some research before your big trip

Hawaii boasts white sandy beaches, palm trees, stupendous sunsets and amazing wildlife

Fall in love with the breathtaking beauty of Pacific coast paradise  SUZANNE SHEEHY

HAWAII – land of white sandy beaches, palm trees, stupendous sunsets, Pacific warm as a heated pool, the “lei” flower necklace, beloved by Elvis, of course, and home of Barack Obama. Who hasn’t heard of aloha, the islands’ happy hello? There’s something for everyone in Hawaii. More usually the setting for an unforgettable honeymoon or anniversary trip, my recent visit was neither. But it was still unforgettable – not least the eyewatering travel costs. The special occasion that demanded shelling out by my mum and me was the Ironman World Championships. My brother was participating this year and so we sallied forth for Kona, the

Big Island. Autumn is a great time of year to visit. And being surrounded by world class athletes added to the vibe. I intended acting as support crew for Ironman and this turned out to be a major highlight of the trip. The hype leading up to the event was electric. If you could bottle it, you’d be rich. But enough of Ironman and on to the holiday. Top picks of the Big island for me were the following: Snorkelling kept me busy for a long time and cost me nothing. Kona’s calm clear waters are perfect for seeing sea turtles and other marine life. A highlight was the Manta Ray Night Snorkel (€70) – This bargain night out (who needs nightclubs when you can snorkel?) had me within inches of

enormous manta rays as they slowly swam beneath us. A night that won’t be forgotten in a hurry. Do rent a car because that way you’ll have more flexibility getting around. Public transportation is virtually non-existent and taxis atrociously priced. If you’re of a mind to do rent a car or book a tour consider visiting Mauna Kea Summit, Kohala Zipline. Don’t forget the option of a volcano heli-

copter tour with Safari where you’ll see flowing lava and the last house standing as the lava flows around it. Seeing the sights depends on your budget. But, boy, is Hawaii worth the outlay. I fell in love with the island’s beauty and most importantly the hospitality of its people. With so much more to do I hope one day to return and say: Aloha, I’m back!

TheEssentials Travelling to Hawaii: You cannot fly direct to Hawaii from Ireland. We flew with Aer Lingus to San Francisco, CA (non-stop flight is 11 hours, average economy return flights are €700pp). To help with jet lag we stayed overnight in San Francisco. We stayed in a hostel, the Adelaide, which cost around $44 a night. For other hostels, visit http://www.hostelworld.com/ hostels/San-Francisco. Connecting flights to Kona were booked with Expedia.ie, again these averaged out at $770. The site was user friendly and offered the best prices. VISA/currency: All visitors must obtain ESTA US visa waiver pre-authorisation before travelling. For more information visit www. esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. Hawaii’s currency is the US dollar. Top tip before you go is to download foreign exchange app- XE currency so you know how much you’re paying for goods and services. Accommodation can be expensive. I used Booking.ie but another option is www.airbnb.com. The cheaper the hotel/hostel, the more you have for activities, experiences and meals.

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THE transatlantic flight to San Francisco meant we were ready for the overnight, leaving us two full days to discover the city. However short your trip, do your research before you set out and check things out so you’re ready to hit the ground running... literally! And don’t forget some comfortable footwear. Runners were certainly needed to get me up all those hills in San Fran! I’m a big fan of staying in hostels when I’m away when the occasion is right. And that goes for all ages. My mother and I proved how easy it is for younger and older to use these facilities. Hostels don’t necessarily mean dormitory living and 20 travellers to a room. Pay a few dollars more and upgrade to a smaller dorm or private room. Communal areas mean you can chat to fellow travellers who can also provide you with information on the area if they have arrived days before you. I stayed in the Adelaide hostel. It ticked all the boxes we needed for our stay which include free wi-fi, security, location, friendly staff, even breakfast! Don’t forget to leave a review and let fellow travellers know your take on the place. It’s the kind of information that helps me out – so I always feel a duty to return the favour.

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HEALTH

IrishCancerSociety Limiting intake of processed meat to reduce cancer risk  Dr Robert O’Connor Head of research at the Irish Cancer Society

Avoiding or limiting dietary intake of processed meat can help to reduce the risk of certain cancers, according to the Irish Cancer Society. The society was responding to a report by the World Health Organisation which has classified processed meats as carcinogenic. There is strong scientific evidence, the society said, to support avoiding or limiting consumption of processed meat, which has been linked to colorectal cancer. The society maintains that a diet high in red and processed meat is linked to bowel cancer and recommends avoiding the latter and reducing consumption of cooked red meat to 500 grams a week. As part of a balanced diet, the society advocates eating more fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and pulses, cutting down on foods high in calories, fat and sugar, reducing alcohol consumption, and cutting down on salt. Eating a healthy diet, being physically active, and being a healthy weight, the society says, can reduce cancer risk by a third.

One route to a healthy life is including more fruit and vegetables in your daily diet

Code to adhere to in your campaign to stay in shape The European Code Against Cancer outlines healthier lifestyle choices that can help you reduce your risk of certain cancers and improve your general health. This includes not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, eating a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.

Examples of processed meat include hot dogs, ham, sausages, pudding, salami, corned beef, beef jerky and canned meat

A varied balanced diet key to healthy lifestyle With cancer being linked to eating red meat last week, people had yet another carcinogenic to worry about. This week Ellen Roche, who is a registered dietician and member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute gives readers advice on what to do. A varied balanced diet is key to a healthy lifestyle. Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) examined more than 800 human studies which confirmed previous knowledge on the association between diet and cancer risks. The WHO found that small increases in the risk of several cancers may be associated with high consumption of red meat or processed meat. It’s estimated that 34,000 cancer deaths per year worldwide are attributable to diets high in processed meat. Now, you might begin to think twice about the choice of sandwich filler for your child’s lunchbox or reconsider the types of

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protein sources placed in the shopping trolley each week.

Processed Meat Processed meat was classified as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans. This category is used when there is convincing evidence that an agent causes cancer. There is sufficient research from epidemiological studies (observing large populations) that eating processed meat causes bowel cancer. T h e r i s k g e n e rally increased with the amount of meat consumed, that is for every 50 gram (2oz) portion of processed meat eaten daily (the equivalent of two sausages), it increases the risk of colorectal cancer by a whopping 18%.

Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavour or improve preservation. Examples of processed meat include hot dogs, ham, sausages, pudding, salami, corned beef, beef jerky and canned meat. The nitrites and nitrates used to preserve ham and sausages may explain why some studies find that processed meat increases the risk of cancer to a greater extent than red meat. In the bowel, nitrites are thought to convert into N-nitroso compounds, which can spark cancerous cells.

Red meat Red meat was classified as Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans. The classification is based on limited evidence from studies showing positive associations between eating red meat and developing colorectal cancer as well as links with pan-

creatic cancer and prostate cancer. Red meat is defined as all mammalian muscle meat including, beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat. Red meat contains a red pigment called haem, which potentially irritates the cells in the bowel. These cells divide much more than normal to compensate for this damage, which stimulates a cancer growth. There is some evidence that the effects of haem could be countered by chlorophyll, found in green vegetables so try to include plenty of green veggies with dinner. Almost all red and processed meats contain more haem than white meats. This may explain why red and processed meats increase bowel cancer risk while white meats do not (chicken or turkey).

Defining moderation Red meat is an important source of iron and vitamin B12 in the diet, particularly since one in

five Irish women under 50 years of age have iron deficiency anaemia. The key messages from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland are to consume red meat to a maximum of three times per week and in small portions (no bigger than the palm of your hand). Include chicken, turkey and fish on other days for main meals. Cook meats gently by steaming, poaching or stewing at lower temperatures and serve with large portions of vegetables. Try to include more plant based proteins, lentils, beans, pulses, nuts and seeds, when finding the balance with red and processed meats. Limit processed meats as much as possible, by varying sandwich fillers for lunch and leave the traditional Irish grill to occasional. Ellen Roche owns Nutri Vive. They hold private clinics throughout Leinster. For consultations and seminars, contact the office (087) 680 2248 www.nutrivive.ie

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FOOD&DRINK CAFE: A NOURISHING MIXTURE OF ART AND CALORIES

Abbey preens itself as Peacock cafe food is a hit

THE Abbey Theatre has launched its latest production, the Peacock cafe, serving Irish food in a modern and contemporary way. The cafe serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Examples of breakfast includes – Llewellyn’s apple juice; porridge with Highbank Irish apple syrup and toasted sunflower seeds; breakfast bun with bacon, sausage and baked egg. Lunch has things like artisan roll filled with Ardsallagh goats cheese, radish, cucumber and

beetroot relish; warm pulled brisket and pickled cucumber roll with Irish rapeseed mayo. Supper/pre-theatre includes a salad of broccoli, pea, cucumber, alfalfa, toasted seeds, guacamole and mint or beef and Guinness stew.

As you can see a big push is being put on the healthy option. In the cafe itself, eyes are drawn towards a feature wall that displays a provocative quote from Bertolt Brecht, unashamedly bold and bright red. The artwork here will be updated regularly to reflect current productions, events or even the general mood or feeling of a particular time – a statement as much as a feature wall. Other design elements include an exhibition showcasing the creativity

behind a play’s journey from the playwright’s mind to the stage. “At the Abbey Theatre, we place our artists and our audiences at heart of everything we do. Theatre more than any other artform, encourages a lively exchange between artists and audiences. We conducted customer research in 2013 and found that our audiences wanted a food offering before attending a play. This venture is our response to that feedback. “Also, we want to encourage our artists and

The Abbey Theatre has launched the Peacock cafe, serving Irish food from breakfast to dinner, with, inset, the cafe’s feature wall

staff to collaborate and work on–site in a space that is inviting and inspiring. Our motto is simple dishes, the best of Irish produce, great service. We look forward to welcoming our audiences and some new customers into the space,” said Eileen Collins, head of customer service at the

Abbey Theatre. A list of wine and Irish craft beer has been assembled to complement lunch and evening menus, while Barry’s tea, coffee and a selection of freshly baked scones, brownies and flapjacks are served throughout the day. The creativity behind the Peacock cafe includes

Hugo Arnold, whose list of previous clients features Harrods and Conran Restaurants, Eileen Collins, head of sales and customer service at the Abbey Theatre, cafe manager Bob Mansour and the Abbey’s own technical director, Aisling Mooney, who collaborated on the design for the cafe.

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CINEMA

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the martian

Red-dy to thrill viewers SCIENCE be damned – Matt Damon is trapped on Mars in The Martian (Cert 12A, 141 mins), and nothing is going to stop the astronaut from getting rescued, after being presumed dead in a mission gone awry. He puts his science skills to the test, while a rescue mission is launched – but who will triumph: the determined man or the hostile red planet? It’s an entertainingly exciting tale.

crimson peak

Could leave you cold AUDIENCES haven’t exactly warmed to Crimson Peak (Cert 15A, 119 mins), with it making headlines as a flop. The Gothic tale mixes horror and romance with unsuccesful results, despite strong turns from leads Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, all rattling around a crumbling house full of dark secrets. Guillermo del Toro’s film looks great, but it’s style over substance.

PAN

Critically panned EVER wondered about the origins of Peter Pan? Well, Pan (Cert PG, 111 mins) explores the origins of the evergreen boy who never grew up, and how he came to make the friends – and enemies – he did. Alas, it doesn’t take long to see why Pan has been one of 2015’s biggest box office bombs, with a chaotic plot and unlikeable leads making it one for Never Neverland.

Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is offered an opportunity to escape her life in rural Enniscorthy for a new life in glitzy, urban New York

brooklyn: colm toibin’s story gives more than that Sunday matinee feel

A choice between two worlds

We all know that particular vision of small town Ireland in the 1950s, where the men were all full of clout and stout, the women kept hushed tones while baking slabs of saccharine bread, and the children roamed free with bare feet and grubby faces. It is a cinematic setting that has become staid in its familiarity – and more importantly, so synonymous with utter misery – that even the fleeting glimpse of a plaid skirt, or the tremulous rise of an angelus bell can trigger a cascading wave of panic in otherwise sound-minded and stalwart viewers. But fear not, because Brooklyn has a lot more going on than its buttoned-down exterior suggests.

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Based on Colm Toibin’s award-winning novel, Brooklyn tells the story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) who is offered an opportunity to escape the predetermined drudgery of Enniscorthy life when her local priest lines up a job for her in New York. With the blessings of her sister and despite the protestations of her mother she makes the long trip across the Atlantic and begins to create a new life for herself. When a tragedy forces

her to temporarily return to her home in Wexford, she finds herself having to choose between slotting back into the groove of her old life in Ireland, or leaving the past behind for good by continuing with her newly forged life in America. The set-up is simple and effective enough to keep the viewer interested by itself, but what makes Brooklyn stand out is that there is some real substance built around that framework. There is the sense that Toibin’s source material has been skilfully tapped, as we quickly move away from the safe and secure stereotypes of rural Ireland. The fast-paced banter among Eilis and her fellow boarders in the half-

way-house they share in Brooklyn allows us to see a side of a parochial Irish sorority that we have rarely been afforded a look at on screen. The dialogue – whatever the subject - is sharp and engaging, which is unsurprising given that the task of adapting Toibin’s source material for the screen was given to novelist and screenwriter Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About a Boy). Pushing close to two hours, Intermission director John Crowley ensures that Brooklyn keeps a very consistent pace. Crowley is adept at keeping the focus steady despite the flip-flopping that we do between worlds. Part of what makes Brooklyn shine is the movement between the

cowed and seemingly dead-end world offered to Eilis in Enniscorthy, and the initially glitzy and grand world offered in New York. The juxtaposition between these two extremes builds a stage for Saoirse Ronan to give a strong and well-developed performance. Eilis is constantly facing a choice between extremes – yes, there are rival love interests on either side of the ocean, but while that story element may seem run-ofthe-mill, it never feels it. Much more interesting are the choices that are built around those love interests, such as choosing between family and individual interests, between seeking adventure and maintaining tradition, and ultimately between

being a child and being an adult. You cannot escape the Sunday matinee feel that comes with the setting, and certainly there are some twee moments in Brooklyn – the ethereal slow motion sing-song in the second act being one that stands out. But overshadowing that there is also a substantial story, with some nice comic elements – a great performance by Saoirse Ronan, and a really rock solid supporting cast (including Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen as the love interests). Who would have thought you’d get a breath of fresh air in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn (Cert 12A, 111 mins) Verdict: 8/10

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It’s a cracker - annual Alone 5km aims to help the lonely at Christmas

ALONE – a charity focused on supporting lonely older people – has announced the first Christmas Cracker Run, a post-Christmas 5km race it hopes to host annually. Running club Clonliffe Harriers will partner with the charity for the event, which takes place on December 27, and starts and finishes at the Morton Stadium, Santry. It costs €20 to participate, with €5 going directly to Alone. Competitors will receive a goody bag on race day, with the first 500 also receiving Christmas Cracker T-shirts. Runners are encouraged to appear in costume. Alone chief executive Sean Moynihan said: “We hope that lots of people will join us for a fun morning out to shake off the post-Christmas slump and support older people in need. We’ll have spot prizes, refreshments and a few surprises to help get you moving.” Olympian and world cross country medallist Catherina McKiernan is also getting behind the event, saying: “The Alone Christmas Cracker run is a great opportunity to get out with your family, enjoy some fresh air and help a good cause at the same time. “We all like to do that extra bit for charity around Christmastime and I think this is a lovely way to support the older people that Alone works with. “I can see this becoming an annual tradition for many families.” Registration is open now on www.alone. ie, which also offers help for vulnerable older people in the community.

Women back on the ball for joust in July ‘Huge news’ and excitement as national league basketballers gear up to play – and win – in next year’s European Championships for Small Nations, writes JAMES HENDICOTT

IRELAND WOMEN’S international basketball team have reformed, and are set to play their first serious competitive tournament in six years next year. The side will play at the European Championships for Small Nations in July, and will be looking to self-fund the reinstated side, after their previous funding was withdrawn in 2009. “It’s clear there was a massive demand to give our best senior players the opportunity to represent their country again,” said Women’s National League commissioner Matthew Hall. “T he invitation to compete in Division C in Europe is an ideal

pathway back to where we want to be. “This time, we’ll have to use the self-funded model to get there but with the right support, our players can dream again of playing basketball for Ireland,” he said. The European Championships of Small Countries is due to take place in July 2016 with a host nation to be announced by FIBA Europe this November. Ireland are one of 18 Division C nations eligible to take part. Brid Kenny, chair of the Women’s Senior Clubs Committee, said: “Now that this decision has been made, we’ll be setting up the framework for this programme

to succeed in 2016. “T his will include selection of a management and coaching team as well as drawing on the resources of Basketball Ireland in terms of technical and fundraising support.” Sarah Woods was a junior player in the last senior Irish side to compete at a major tournament back in 2009, a side which finished a EuroBasket qualifying campaign with six wins and four losses, defeating the Netherlands at their last game at the National Basketball Arena. The Ireland women have played just two games since, defeating Scotland and losing narrowly to Luxembourg

Ireland women’s international basketball team are set to play their first serious competitive tournament in six years

with teams put together specifically for the oneoff games, which took place in 2013, and earlier this year. “Some of us are professional basketball players, and some are not,” Woods told GazetteSport. “But the trip to Lux-

with five months to wait for our next competitive game. “With the new side, we’ll be playing through, and training regularly. There hasn’t been a regular senior or under20 side since 2009, so it’s huge news.” T h e p l ay e r s o n l y

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embourg really showed what we can do. We formed our team and coaches six weeks ahead of the game, and we only lost by a couple of baskets to a team that train to a professional standard all year around. There’s a lot of potential there, it’s great to have the chance to show it. “It was disheartening not having the international side,” she continues. “ We s p e n t f i ve months of the year without picking up a ball in anger, after the season ends in March. “We would aim to peak in Januar y for the cup final, which is a major thing in Irish basketball, and again in March for the league finals, and then after that we’d be at our peak

found out about the reformation of the side at the same time as the general public. Woods says “there’s a real noticeable excitement” around her side DCU Mercy’s training, in anticipation of the national squad. “We’re really thrilled,” she explains. “We have the potential to be a very good side, and this gives everyone something to aim for. “We don’t know the set up yet, the coaches or the panel, but if past experiences are anything to go by, they’ll be an extended training panel to account for injuries, and then we’ll narrow it down for tournaments. “But we have until July to sort it out. Above all, it’s really exciting.”

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athletics: glenageary woman produces superb run in us marathon

O’Riordan is tops in Arkansas

 james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

GLENAGEARY runner Helen O’Riordan was the first female runner home at the Arkansas Marathon on October

3, finishing in a time of 3 hours 34 minutes and 54 seconds, an outstanding achievement for a woman who didn’t take to running until her late 30s. O’R iordan, now

52, began running in 2003 as a way to deal with the hard-hitting grief that followed her brother’s passing away. She told GazetteSport of an unlikely match: “I remember running

O’Riordan presented with her medal by Booneville Mayor Jerry Wilkins

FastSport town open new pitch in style with 4-0 win:

Helen O’Riordan following completion of the Arkansas Marathon

on a treadmill to start out, and telling all my friends when I made it to 3kms; being absolutely elated. I started to like running, but also the people. I haven’t met a runner yet without a story.” O’Riordan took part in the Women’s Mini Marathon in 2003, finishing in 43 minutes for the 10km, and then experienced a kind of friendly peer pressure that’s pushed her to the challenging full distance race. The Arkansas event is part of an American trip for the athlete, who added the race as her 12th marathon, in part to combine the experience with a meet up with an old friend from her J1 visa days. The race marked her first marathon in two years, and she finished in fourth place overall. “There was a woman

standing next to me on the start line who was maybe five years my junior, and I had my eye on her,” O’Riordan jokes. “During the first half, I was running seven minute 40 second miles. I couldn’t maintain it, because of the hills. “ I j o ke d w i t h my friend afterwards that he should have stayed in Chicago [rather than moving to Arkansas], where we met, rather than moving somew h e r e l i ke t h i s . I n Arkansas, what goes up must go up!” While the final three miles “destroyed the time,” according to O’Riordan, due to “pain like a bullet in the calves,” she came in just six minutes behind the second fastest man, and just over a minute ahead of the next woman. It’s clear, though, that for O’Riordan running

has become about more than the physical act. When she talks about her impressive progression, she identifies a moment 10 years ago, clutching a heavy oldstyle mobile phone in the rain, when she decided not to call for help. “ I c o m p l e t e d 18 miles for the first time that day, having denied myself a lif t from a service station half way through. “I just decided ‘no’,” she recalls. “I signed up for the Dublin Marathon that night, and finished in 3 hours 37 minutes. “Since then I’ve qualified for and completed the New York race, and run in London and Paris. I’ve run for breast cancer and autism. I can’t keep hitting up the same people, though, so now I just run for myself.”

MONKSTOWN Hockey Club continued their imperious form on all fronts with a big 4-0 win over Pembroke in their refixed EY Hockey League tie last Sunday. The game was the first top tier game to be played at the newly opened Merrion Fleet Arena in Rathdown with the sky blues enjoying the day against what would have been seen as one of their main title rivals. Gareth Watkins opened the scoring late in the first half when he got a fine touch to Stephen Cole’s shot on goal. The second half saw the floodgates open with Kyle Good volleying home the second of the day after good approach work from Lee Cole and Jonny Bruton. Andrew Ward bundled in the third from close range before Watkins completed the rout from the penalty spot after a Nick Burns foul. The win sees Monkstown move top of the men’s division, equal with Cork C of I after three rounds of matches.

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soccer: Former st joseph’s player included in irish selection

Seapoint’s Felix Jones forced to retire early SEAPOINT graduate Felix Jones has been forced to retire from rugby early on medical grounds, after suffering a neck injury playing in the Pro-12 a few week ago. Munster announced the 28-year-old’s premature retirement on Wednesday, October 28, following an injury sustained in a Pro-12 game between the southern province and Glasgow Warriors, played on October 2. Jones played for Seapoint, Old Belvedere and St Andrew’s College, and studied at UCD. He played for the Leinster Academy before he moved to Shannon RFC and Munster back in 2009. Establishing himself at fullback, Jones played 90 games for Munster and scored 10 tries, as well as picking up 15 international caps, scoring several tries, including in Ireland’s away victory against Wales in the build up to this summer’s World Cup, though he wasn’t to make the final World Cup squad. He also captained Ireland’s Wolfhounds side against England. Jones is clearly devastated by the injury, giving an emotional statement in departure from Munster. He said: “It is still unthinkable to believe I will never play another game of rugby. Although I have tried to round myself as an individual through education and other interests, I have always had one driving purpose in my life and that was to play rugby. I’m grateful I could do that in Munster.” “That feeling of walking out the tunnel in front of a packed Thomond Park is something I will never forget. To accept I will not play with my teammates again is beyond upsetting. I’m lucky to have played with so many great players, but rugby has given me something better and that is the people who are now life-long friends. “I thank all the coaches I have been lucky enough to learn from and I look forward to seeing the development of our squad over the coming seasons. “I’m indebted to everyone who has helped me throughout my career from Seapoint, my home club, Old Belvedere, Shannon and all the way up to representing Ireland. Without doubt the proudest moment of my career was being given the privilege to win my first cap for my country.”

Sam Byrne in action against Mexico U-20s. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Byrne called into U-21s sport@dublingazette.com

FORMER St Joseph’s Boys striker Sam Byrne has been included in Noel King’s Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for the double header of fixtures later on this month. Byrne, who is in his second season at Everton and a part of the Toffee’s Under-21 squad, left Joe’s for Manchester United in 2011. One of the hottest teenage prospects in the country at the time, Byrne didn’t settle as he would have hoped in Manchester but seems to be enjoying his football in the blue half of Merseyside.

The Irish squad will travel to Vilnius to take on Lithuania in their UEFA Under-21 Championships Qualifying Round Group 2 clash on Friday, November 13 before returning home to face Norway in a friendly at the RSC in Waterford on Tuesday, November 17. Ireland are joint top of their group with nine points from their opening four games. Italy, Serbia and Slovenia have also collected nine points so far. “We are totally focused on Lithuania. We had a very good performance against them in Waterford earlier this month and we

national league UCD Waves land first win of new campaign ucd Waves collected their first league win of the season with an impressive 5-1 triumph away to Cork City WFC at Bishopstown Stadium on Sunday. Julie-Ann Russell opened the scoring for UCD and striker Eleanor Ryan Doyle made it 2-0 when her shot took a deflection off Ciara McNamara and looped into the net. Aine O’Gorman scored either side of halftime for the visitors before Ciara Desmond pulled one back for Cork, but Emily Cahill headed home the fifth goal for UCD.

are looking for a similar performance and a similar result in Vilnius,” said King after he announced the squad last week. “This is a hugely important game for us. We want to stay in the hunt for qualification and 12 points from the first 15 available would be a super start. “This particular Irish team has a clear focus on what they want, they are together and determined to achieve it. “The dressing room was full of disappointment after the 1-0 defeat in Italy. This stemmed from the fact that they had competed at a very

high level and deserved something from the game. The only thing missing was goals. “The team competed very well and limited them to just one shot on target while creating several chances ourselves. “The players have set a high standard that they want to maintain it. The next test is winning in Lithuania. “Unusually, there have not been many changes to the squad over the first four games. “T his consistency, together with winning, has helped to build a momentum, develop an understanding and build

a strong team morale – all of which can be vital to success.” Although Lithuania is the clear focus for now, King did briefly discuss the friendly against Norway which will follow. “Norway always prove an attraction and are a very difficult opponent, but at this moment the only focus is Lithuania. “All our concentration and effort will go into trying to beat them in Vilnius and come back to the RSC with 12 out of 15 points. “It’s a difficult task, but one this team are determined to succeed in,” said King.

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hurling: dalkey side’s goal blitz does for jude’s

Club Noticeboard Cuala CONGRATULATIONS to our senior hurl-

Cuala captain Oisin Gough, centre, raises the trophy

Cuala end 21-year wait for SHC title

dublin shc final

Cuala 3-14 St Jude’s 0-13  james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

CUALA broke a 21-year duck in overcoming St Jude’s and their Smurffancy-dress supporters at Parnell Park on Saturday to take their first county senior hurling title since 1994. Goals once again proved the difference for Cuala, who’ve proved lethal in hitting the net throughout the season, with their proficiency in front of goal seeing the Dalkey side blow sides away in otherwise evenly-matched contests throughout the year. Ballyboden St Enda’s - a side who have won six titles since 2007 - were their hotly-fancied semi-final victims. The men in red set about Jude’s - who were beaten at the same stage last year - with the confidence that comes with a pre-match favourites tag. Treacy brothers Sean and David and their foil Colm Cronin proved a potent

attacking mix. The early stages were nip and tuck, before teenage Treacy brother Sean reacted fastest to turn a blocked Mark Schutte effort into the net for a fortunate but critical goal 10 minutes before half time. Cuala went into the interval with a 1-7 to 0-7 lead to cling to following a competitive and evenly balanced first period. There wasn’t to be much clinging in the second half, as Jude’s were overwhelmed by a wave of inventive attacking play from men in red, with Cronin often forming the hub to the Treacys’ clinical point scoring. Cronin scored a goal of his own just when St Jude’s were looking like edging back into the contest, giving Cuala 2-08 to 0-9 lead with twenty minutes left on the clock. He clinically beat Jude’s goalkeeper Martin Hartnett to give Cuala the makings of a title-winning lead, and continued the habit of scoring when it mattered. David Treacy’s contribution proved more practical, yet equally pro-

lific, with the older brother clinical from placed balls as he clocked up 0-7, all from a standing start. Brother Sean instead battered the opponents from open play, scoring his second goal in a 2-1 total by feeding off scraps for the second time, after a clever interception from Cronin. Jude’s suffered for their lack of rhythm, feeding off pot shots instead of consistency, with only freetaker Fionn O’Rian Broin and county man Danny Sutcliffe able to clock up

more than a single point in the final. The 3-14 to 0-13 margin of Cuala’s victory might come as a surprise, especially with county star and defensive lynchpin Paul Schutte ruled out shortly before things got underway, but the Dalkey boys had more than enough to put away a Jude’s side that are yet to win a senior championship title, despite getting a second consecutive final shot this year. The margin, perhaps, was slightly harsh on Jude’s.

play Thomas Davis for the title.

ers who are 2015 champions of Dublin

Congratulations to the U-14A girls

for the first time since 1994 after a

who were crowned Division 1 cham-

3-14 to 0-13 win over St Jude’s in front

pions of Dublin after a thrilling 5-8 to

of a massive Cuala support at Parnell

5-7 win over a brave Ballyboden side

Park last Saturday.

at Hyde Road.

They face O f faly champions

This crowned a wonderful weekend

Coolderry next in Tullamore on Sun-

for the girls section with our U-14Bs

day, November 8 at 2pm in the Lein-

winning the Division 6 shield final; our

ster championship quarter-final.

U-15s won the Division 3 championship

Let’s ensure a big travelling support.

with a nine point win over Naomh Bar-

Our third footballers had a good

rog and the U-16s just missed out on

win over Kilmacud Crokes on Sun-

the Division 2 shield by the minimum

day in AFL8. They await other results

margin to Templeogue. Thanks to all

to see if they get into the promotion

those who helped make our first finals

playoffs.

triple header a great success.

Our senior footballers beat Round

This week’s Cuala lotto jackpot is

Tower (C) to qualify for the senior B

€3,100. Our lucky dip winners last week

football championship final. The final

were Claudine O’Connor and Brian

is fixed for Parnell Park on Thursday,

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Shankill THE juvenile academy sponsored

The boys U-8 hurling team wel-

by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, Shankill

comed the Commercials club to the

is back in action this Saturda y,

Castle where we saw a great, close

November 7 in Shanganagh Castle

match.

at 10am, catering for four- to eightyear-old boys and girls. Learn the skills of Gaelic football, hurling and camogie in a safe and

Two girls U-11 teams made the short trip to Cabinteely, the home of Fox/Cab, and there were two brilliant game of football.

fun environment. If you would like

Congratulations to our neigh-

your child to join the academy, or

bours Cuala on winning the Dublin

any of our teams, just come along

senior hurling championship.

on the day and have fun with your friends.

The men’s adult football team is taking a short break before train-

There are no trials, no selection

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processes and no annual subscrip-

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The Wednesday night training is

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Kilmacud Crokes CONGRATULATIONS to the minor ladies

for the U-15A footballers who fought

footballers who won their champion-

gallantly but lost their county final in

ship on Friday. Congratulations to the

extra time in Parnell Park by one point

AFL3 football team who won the league

to Whitehall.

in style against Trinity Gaels.

forums/workshops are planned for

ning their championship final against

Sunday, November 15 and 22 in the

St Maur’s on Saturday. Hard luck to

clubhouse at 8pm both nights. All

the AHL5 hurlers who lost to Bray

involved in football invited to attend.

Emmetts in their league match.

Darragh O’Connell and Wayne Hutchinson battle for the ball. Picture: Michael Goodwin

Football section strategic review

Great result for the U-15 girls win-

Camogie section textile recycling:

The team will now play Ballinteer

please deliver all your old textiles

next week in the playoff semi-final.

(excluding bed linen, pillows, cushion)

The AFL1 team had a good win against

to clubhouse for Friday, November 13

St Maur’s, 1-18 to 0-8. Heartbreak

or Saturday, November 14.

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Cuala’s golden moment The celebrations begin in earnest for Cuala’s hurlers. Picture: Colin Behan

Hyde Road club ends 21-year wait for Dublin hurling championship glory with sublime performance against St Jude’s in the county final  nathan kelly

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AFTER 21 years of hurt, Cuala have once again been crowned Dublin senior hurling champions after a phenomenal display in the county final last Saturday. Cuala overcame a strong St Jude’s side with 3-14 to 0-13 win in Parnell Park to land the Dalkey club their first senior hurling county title since 1994. The club’s fourth SHC win may feel a few years overdue after they reached the final in 2012 but lost to Kilmacud Crokes. The pain of the loss and other misses was clearly forgotten when skipper Oisin Gough spoke after Saturday’s win. “It’s a great achievement for us as a club to

get here and to deliver on the potential of the last few years. It’s been a hard long year and we’ve had some setbacks but we’ve pushed through and it was great to get through a good, tough game against Jude’s. I want to commiserate with St Jude’s; they gave us an epic battle and really stuck it up to us,” said Gough. The club captain was then asked how tough it was coming back from that defeat in 2012, especially when the side failed to reach the final again until this year. “Absolutely it was tough,” he said. “I think the last few years we’ve known the potential in this team and we feel we’ve probably left it behind us in the past few years. Maybe unlucky with one or two decisions but it’s just great now to finally get over that hurdle.

It seems like it’s been there, but we’ve always fallen at the last hurdle so it’s great to finally jump it.” Gough was also asked to provide his thoughts on the man who has led Cuala to the county crown, manager Mattie Kenny. “Mattie is sublime, he is excellent. The man is fanatical, all he does is live and breathe hurling and his commitment is unbelievable. He comes up three or four times a week from Galway and stays the night, he just eats, sleeps and drinks hurling,” said the Cuala man. Speaking of Kenny, the former Galway senior hurling coach also spoke afterwards, and gave high praise for his squad of players. “Irrespective of whether you’re from Cork, Kilkenny, Galway, Tipperary, becoming your club county

champion is huge accolade for any player,” he said. “You listen to all the great hurlers over the last 30, 40 years and they say winning a club championship with their own club, the guys they grew up with, the guys they went to school with, the guys they socialise with, it means more to them nearly than winning an All-Ireland intercounty title, so that’s the context of it. “This bunch of players showed good promise at underage but had achieved nothing at senior level so to make the breakthrough this year is beyond their wildest dreams.” The hard work continues for Cuala this Sunday when they take Coolderry in the quarterfinal of the Leinster Senior Hurling championship in Tullamore.