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The shop closed with only a few days’ notice
THE closure of a Spar shop on Sandycove Road in Dun Laoghaire has left local people bereft and without a very important amenity according to resi-
dents in the area. The Spar shop closed on October 21 with only a couple of days’ notice given to people in the area and now many pensioners face an uphill trek to the next local newsagent in
Glasthule. Local woman Ita Brennan spoke to the Dun Laoghaire Gazette this week and said a lot of elderly people in the area are struggling to purchase basic essentials now. “ I t ’s t e r r i b l e t o s e e
because the average age of local people in this area is 55 plus. They have nowhere that they can walk to now to buy milk, bread and their daily paper.” Full Story on Page 4
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ENTERPRISE | COUNCIL MULLING OVER LOCAL RESPONSE TO PLAN
Sandyford business district vote passes AISLING KENNEDY A PROPOSAL to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) in Sandyford has been put forward to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC). The proposal was put forward by the Sandyford Business District Association Company Ltd (SBDA), in relation to the Sandyford Business District Area. If DLRCC approve the proposal to set up the BID, it will mean businesses in the area will agree to pay a certain rate per year and, as a result of
the ratepayers’ contributions, a scheme of projects, services and works will be drawn up and carried out for the benefit of the Sandyford BID area. The BID scheme will last five years if it goes ahead. Following on from a recent vote held to ask the business electorate whether they would like the Sandyford Business District BID to be set up, a total of 158 (82.3%) ballots were in favour of it, with 34 (17.7%) voting against the BID proposal. The number of valid ballots returned were 192, with five invalid ballots returned.
Most votes cast by the Sandyford business community backed the plan for a Business Improvement District – however, most businesses did not vote either way
The total electorate for the business district however is 739, meaning that 542 electorates did not submit a vote on the BID. Cllr Barry Saul (FG)
told The Gazette he was delighted with the result, and said: “I believe the Sandyford BID committee has led a strong and energetic campaign. “Over the next five years, I have no doubt Sandyford will be further enhanced with the strong BID company in place,
in order to market it as a world-class destination for business.” Senator Neale Richmond (FG) echoed Cllr Saul’s comments, and said: “This is great news for Sandyford and for the wider business community in South Dublin. “The creation of a BID in Dun Laoghaire has already proven successful, while over the next five years, the Sandyford BID will bring in excess of €2.5 million of additional investment – which will be provided through a sustainable business model, run and governed by the businesses/stakeholders in the Sandyford BID area. “[Some] 82% of business voted to establish the BiD, and I welcome this result and this new initiative.”
ENTERPRISE | GROWTH
Cyber security firm to create 150 new jobs
SOME 150 new jobs have been created by cyber security firm Integrity360 at its headquarters in Sandyford. Integrity360 is Ireland’s largest cyber security company and it currently employs 140 people in Ireland. The company has enjoyed strong growth in Ireland and internationally, and will recruit 50 new positions with the support of Enterprise Ireland by the end of this year. The company then plans to hire a further 100 staff by the end of 2018, doubling the firm’s size. Speaking at the launch, Senator Neale
Richmond (FG) said: “This is great news for Sandyford and our area as a whole. This announcement will bring 150 high-quality jobs to Sandyford.” Deputy Josepha Madigan (FG) said: “It is great to see jobs being brought into a community on the back of the hard work of an Irish company. “The jobs created here are exactly the type of high-end IT jobs that will form the basis of the Smart Economy – an economy based on highly-educated graduates pursuing the boundaries of technological innovation.”
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Night Must Fall, thanks to the St Patrick’s cast ST PATRICK’S Dramatic Society, Dalkey, will be staging Night Must Fall, by Emlyn Williams, at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire later this month. Running from November 16 to 19, the play is a psychological thriller about murder, directed by Judith Elmes. Tickets cost €16/€19 and are available from the Pavilion’s box office, or online at paviliontheatre.ie. Pictured are the cast: Carina Cummins, Niall McGeorge, Michael Stokes, Tony Perrem, Tom Delahunty and Rosemary O’Loughlin, with (front) Fiona Darling, Madelyn Chapman and Jilly McDonough.
Local SPARs honoured in national awards initiative MACKAY’S SPAR Shankill and Mackay’s SPAR Monkstown are among a small group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured at the fourth annual Top of the Tree retail awards. The awards programme recognises best practice and outstanding retail practice in several store departments, including customer care, off-licence, butchery, fruit and veg, and the delicatessen section. Mackay’s SPAR Monkstown won awards for its off licence, while SPAR Shankill won an award for its wine offering. Ken Mackay, of SPAR Monkstown and SPAR Shankill, said: “This award is recognition of our staff commitment to the store and our desire and ambition to keep providing the highest level of service to our loyal customers.” Colin Donnelly, SPAR sales director, congratulated the two stores on their “outstanding achievement”. SPAR Monkstown and SPAR Shankill have been open for 20 years and employ 55 staff.
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PEOPLE | HIP-HOP KIDS WOWED THOUSANDS (AND YOU-KNOW-WHO) AT THE
They danced for Justin? You better BELIEBE it! SYLVIA POWNALL FOUR Dublin kids who got to dance with Justin Bieber on stage at the 3Arena on Tuesday still can’t BELIEBE their luck. Molly Fitzpatrick (9), Kyle Hall (10), Holly Lloyd Pete (11), and 12-year-old Jacob Keogh are still on cloud nine after they were chosen as part of a global search for skilled dancers. The hip hop-mad quartet – all from Ho u s e o f Sw a g Dance Studio – won their place on stage at the Irish gig after they filmed themselves performing Bieber’s Children dance routine. The tour’s cre-
ative director and choreographer said he was looking for “high-energ y and clean dancing”, and the Swag champs fit the bill. Choreographer and dance teacher Nelly Kelly (22) told The Gazette: “They just Streets ahead with their hip-hop moves ... Molly Fitzpatrick, Kyle couldn’t contain Hall, Holly Lloyd Pete and Jacob Keogh their excitement. We just saw been a week of excitement.” The four, accompait online and thought it It’s been a busy week for the nied by their parents, would be a good idea dancers, who celebrated House spent all day Tuesto put it on YouTube. “We just did it for of Swag’s move to its new studios day rehearsing at the exposure, but we didn’t in Metro Business Park, Swords 3Arena before their think we were going to on Monday, just two weeks after going on stage as part actually get it. They are still representing Ireland at the World of Bieber’s Purpose in a state of shock! It’s Hip Hop Dance Championships. tour.
3ARENA A huge crowd of Justin Bieber fans – Beliebers – saw the four talented Dublin children do their dance steps
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SANDYCOVE | SHOPPERS FACE 1KM HIKE UP HILL JUST TO GET BREAD & MILK
Elderly locals in shock at sudden closure of Spar AISLING KENNEDY
THE closure of the Spar on Sandycove Road has left locals “bereft” and without a very important amenity, residents in the area have said. The shop closed on Friday, October 21, with only a couple of days’ notice and now many people face an uphill 1km walk to the next local newsagent. Ita Brennan, who runs the Sandycove Vintage & Classics shop on Sandycove Road, told The Gazette elderly people in the area are struggling to purchase basic amenities now. “It’s terrible,” she said. “ The average age of people in this area is 55-plus. “They have nowhere they can walk to now to buy milk, bread, their daily paper. The next nearest shop is about 1km away, and there are a lot of people who use walking aids and sticks who will not be able to do that walk.” Ms Brennan explained that she has started to sell newspapers in the last week and she’s currently trying to
obtain a licence to sell dairy products. She added: “I’ve now started to open the shop at 7am instead of 10am, but I’m operating at a loss because of it. I got a bill this week for €545 for selling newspapers and I have only been selling them for the last week. “What else can I do though – people in the area relied on that shop so much, so I have to try and help them.” Ms Brennan added that she sees up to 25 people a day walking up to the shop only to find it’s gone. A spokesperson for Spar Ireland said: “It is with regret that SPAR, 48A Sandycove Road closed last month, due to ongoing challenging trading conditions... At this time, we have no plans to re-open a convenience store on this site but we would welcome customers to nearby SPAR Glasthule (54 Glasthule Rd, Glenageary). We want to thank all our customers for their business and we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
Ita says that eldery locals relied on the Spar for their daily essentials. Picture: Google Maps
CHILDREN
Santa set for Ho,Ho, Hamleys AISLING KENNEDY
SANTA Claus will be arriving to the stylish surroundings of Hamleys toy shop in Dundrum Town Centre on November 26. The Hamleys Meet Father Christmas event will see children taking part in a 45-minute session that includes a meet and greet with the Hamleys elves and Santa Claus, seasonal games and activities including Christmas stories, delicious snacks, and writing and posting their very own Christmas wish list to the North Pole. Sessions are tailored for children aged two to eight years old. All children must be accompanied by one adult and must remain under that adult’s supervision at all times. To book your place, see www.hamleys.com/mfc.
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GazetteGALLERY
| SHOWING EMERGENCY SKILLS AT
THE FIRE STATION
Civil Defence volunteers Conor Kennedy and Ciaran McHugh got some help from Batman to make sure that Sean Lalor, and Fionn, Kai and Jude McCabe were safe on shore. (Inset) Ethan Finnerty looks a natural as he sits in the fire engine. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh
Firing an interest in safety at Halloween D
UN Laoghaire fire station provided one of the hottest tickets in town recently when a number of emergency responders held safety demonstrations. They were a very timely way to help reinforce the message of “safety first” ahead of the Halloween celebrations and festivities, with young and old alike reminded to always be careful in any potentially hazardous situation – and especially if there are any fireworks involved. The day was also a great way to demonstrate how the emergency responders react to any call-outs, with even Batman making an appearance to take note of how people in car crashes, or in trouble on the water, are rescued.
Matthew Linehan gets help from Firefighter David Milne
David Milne helps Nicholas Wall
Emily Byrne is almost ready to drive Community Sergeant Ivan Howlin around
Children loved seeing how the fire brigade crew
Thumbs up for firefighter David Milne from Ethan
responded to a ‘crashed car’ scenario at the site
Finnerty and Nicholas Wall
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GazetteGALLERY | THE ARTS TAKE OVER AT POPULAR SHOPPING CENTRE
Marz Lawler and Stefano Performers Rebecca McCluskey Maureen Lemonnier and Aimee Merriman
Denise Donnelly and Maria Sweeney and George James enjoy the evenings festivities. Pictures: Rose Comiskey
actress Ruth Hegarty
Some fine festival fun at Nutgrove N
Wartella and Fang vamp it up
The O’Brien Family
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UTGROVE Shopping Centre launched its arts festival which has become an annual celebration of community arts and culture. Now in it’s sixth year, festival organisers have lined up a selection of exciting performers, musicians and dancers to take over the centre for 10 days. The star performers at the launch included Leotards and Monologues, Chris Holland and Ruth Hegarty. For a schedule of events taking place daily throughout the festival, please log on to www.nutgroveartsfest.ie.
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A safe pair of hands
EMMA NOLAN THE students of a Blackrock school now have a much safer way to access their school’s premises. The footpath outside Carysfort National School was widened and a new entrance was provided into the school grounds to allow sufficient space for the number of parents and children. The safety of school children and pedestrians at this busy road junction had been of concern to the school, parents and local residents for a few years.
The existing pathway along Convent Road was not fit for purpose and was unable to accommodate existing volumes of pedestrians. The council engaged with UCD and Carysfort NS and was successful in securing additional land to allow for the widening of the path. Construction work took 13 weeks and, since its completion, the finished path has been very well received by the parents and children as well as by local residents. The council said that both UCD and Carysfort NS are to be commended for facilitating this scheme and allowing it to progress.
Pictured are Louis O’Dea, Will Keyes, Niall O’Shea, Alfie O’Dea and Anna Cahalane. Picture: Peter Cavanagh
NTA’s €48m plan to revamp ‘Hell’s Gates’ MERRION GATES | NOTORIOUS CITY BOTTLENECK SET FOR OVERHAUL
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AISLING KENNEDY THE infamous Merrion Gates – the bottleneck at railway crossing across the Merrion Road and Strand Road in Dublin 4 – may be about to have a massive €48m overhaul. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has come up with a proposal to dig an underpass for use by cyclists and pedestrians, and build a new road and bridge over the Dart line to ease traffic congestion in the city. If the plan goes ahead it will mean that the level crossing along the DART tracks is closed to traffic permanently. The proposed new route for traffic will see motorists reach the Strand Road – which connects with the Merrion Road - on a new realigned road and bridge over the Dart line, that will be located a further 250m north of the current level crossing. This short link road will connect the southern end of the Strand Road to Merrion Road, north of the existing Merrion Gates junction, and pass
‘If the plan goes ahead it will mean that the level crossing along the DART tracks is closed to traffic permanently’
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Above: How the road looks, and below, the NTA proposal. Picture: NTA
through the grounds of Merrion Hall and the car park area of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. T he current Merrion Gates – dubbed ‘Hell’s Gates’ by motorists due to the traffic jams that plague the
junction – will be made a cul-de-sac. In addition, Merrion Road and Rock Road will be widened with new segregated cycling facilities. It is hoped that the new route will ease delays for commuters and motor-
ists during rush hour. Additional proposals for the ambitious build include installing a new cycleway to run along Dublin Bay between Irishtown and Seapoint totalling 6.5km, plus completion of the Blackrock to city centre pedestrian and cycle route. The NTA describes the plan as “ambitious” and the State body is seeking feedback from road users and local communities. A public consultation period is running until 16 December and details about how to make a submission on the proposal are available on the NTA’s website.
Award adds a fresh chapter to LexIcon’s life THE dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire has won the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Award for International Excellence. The RIBA international prize is one of the foremost architecture awards in the world – it is bestowed biennially to the most transformative building which demonstrates visionary, innovative thinking, excellence of execution, and makes a distinct contribution to its users and physical context. The dlr LexIcon, designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, has been awarded this honour alongside other world-famous architects’ practises such as Zaha Hadid Architects and David Chipperfield Architects. The award demonstrates both the quality of the field that it was competing in, and the exemplary design and world-class nature of the building itself.
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| UP TO 17,000 TAKE PART IN THE LONG RUN AROUND DUBLIN
Men’s winner Sergiu Ciobanu and Women’s winner Laura Graham after winning The august setting of the historic Phoenix Park provided a welcome break from the city grind
the Irish National Championship during the marathon
Malahide man Frank Moore has a celebratory drink after his run
Karen Broom sets a comfy pace
Siobhan and Brendan Loughlin
Bravo for marathon efforts on Sunday A
Elation for James Casserly and his coach, Mark Lacey, as they reach the finish line
At key hills and corners, crowds cheered the runners on
LTHOUGH runners in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon faced more than a few miracle miles and heartbreak hills as they made their way around Dublin, the large amount taking part were delighted to do so, with Lucan lad James Casserly (left) summing up the marathon’s inclusive spirit. The 10-year-old didn’t let his cerebal palsy get in the way of setting an historic achievement – being the first child to take part and complete the marathon. With a little help from his personal coach, Mark Lacey, the dynamic duo raised an incredible €40,000 for Barrestown – one of a large number of charities gaining from the running, walking and plodding power of participants. The pair of pals were just two of an estimated 17,000 people taking part, with the shift to Sunday, rather than the traditional bank holiday Monday, seeing a significant surge in the number or runners.
Were you there? The first of a number of waves of runners rolls away from the starting point. Pictures: Sportsfile
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DUBLINBUSINESS MOTORING | FAMILY FUN DAY TO LAUNCH BUSINESS AT TURVEY
Car dealership drives 15 jobs with Linders Renault IAN BEGLEY
At the presentation of the Maternity and Infant awards were Brian Ormond; Daryl Divilly, chief executive, Inhealth.ie and Inhealth.ie brand ambassador Emma Murphy
Baby thermometer was fighting fit to claim a win at Boots awards BLOGGER Emma Murphy was congratulated on Inhealth.ie’s success at Boots’ ninth annual maternity and infant awards. The brand ambassador collected the award at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, from Brian Ormond on behalf of Inhealth.ie, which won Best Thermometer of The Year. Speaking of how thrilled the company was with the win, Emma said:
“I am extremely proud to be part of this company. As a mother of two, I use my inferred dual mode thermometer so much and it has been a great help in my household, as it has to many other mothers in Ireland.” The awards are voted for by parents, with a focus on the best products, services and creches in the industry, as well as highlighting the unsong heroes in the maternity and infant sector.
Noteworthy €30,000 win for music business EMMA NOLAN
DUBLIN-based team Shane McKenna and Killian Redmond, have won the prestigious Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) award for DabbledooMusic. DabbledooMusic focuses on innovative technology for music education that makes music more accessible, engaging and fun for teachers and students, with workshops and online resources to allow teachers to engage fully with the music curriculum, regardless of their musical experience. The award consists of €30,000 in funding and support. Speaking about the award, McKenna said: “Winning the SEI award gives us the support structure to reach our aim of providing a better standard of music education for children nationwide. It means being supported by a network of enthusiastic and experienced people who believe in our project.”
IN CELEBRATION of the grand opening of their newest dealership in Turvey, Donabate Business Centre, Linders Renault are extending an open invitation to all in the area to come on down and visit the brand-new dealership on Saturday, November 5. From 12pm to 3pm, the grand opening is set to be a fun-filled day with the incredibly popular Renault brand ambassadors, The Happy Pear, joining Linders to help ser ve up some dishy treats. Adding to the party mood to help keep everything motoring smoothly along, the 98FM Thunderbus will be broadcasting from the dealership on the day. There will be plenty to keep the kids happy, with treats and face-painting and a great party atmosphere, while the grownups will appreciate checking out the vehicles and deals. Linders Renault &
David and Stephen Flynn (aka The Happy Pear), with Paddy Magee, country operations manager, Renault Ireland
Dacia is a family-run business established in Smithfield in 1938. The business has grown to be one of the longest established car dealerships in Dublin, with locations now in Chapelizod, Finglas and Swords Turvey. Over their almost 80 years in business, Linders have prided themselves
on their customer service and with building customer relationships that have literally lasted a lifetime. T he firm say they believe in understanding the individual needs of each customer to ensure they select the car that is right for them. Patrick Magee, coun-
try operations manager, Renault Ireland said: “North Dublin is a very important catchment area for Renault and we are delighted that Linders has expanded with its third new branch in Swords Turvey, as well as Ireland’s first Renault Car-Store, in the Pavilions Shopping Centre,
Community Credit Union apoints Maureen Brogan as its new CEO MAUREEN Brogan has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at Community Credit Union, following the departure of Aidan O’Brien after a 17-year tenure. Community Credit Union was formed in 2010 through the pioneering merger of Premier Credit Union and Clonsilla Credit Union. Following another merger in 2015 with West Cabra Credit Union,
Community Credit Union now has four offices, 42 staff and a membership exceeding 35,000, with assets of circa €98 million, offering a wide range of services through its offices and online at communitycu.ie. Commenting on her appointment, Brogan said: “I am delighted to take the helm at an organisation that I have enjoyed working in for over 14 years.
“Credit unions have long held an important role in Irish society and amid all the challenges we have faced over the last few years, the future also presents some exciting opportunities. “With the support of management, staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, I look forward to steering our credit union and meeting member needs into the future.”
Swords. “With almost 80 years in business, the Linders name, of which Renault is very proud to be associated with, has been linked to the very best in customer service and quality in the motor industry and, very importantly, 15 jobs will be created as a result of this new dealership.”
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CHARITY: SEE THE CITY IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT AS YOU RUN ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
Take to the city streets for a run in the dark and support spinal cord injuries
IAN BEGLEY
AS DARKNESS falls on November 16, tens of thousands of people from around the world will put on their running shoes and hit the road to Run in the Dark in aid of the Mark Pollock Trust. Part of a global event to fast-track a cure for paralysis, the 5k walk or 10k run will be taking place from Custom House Quay in Dublin city centre at 8pm. Participants will feel a real sense of comradery with their fellow runners as they wrap up against the cold and feel the wind across their face as they run the streets of the capital. T here’s something particularly meditative
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‘There’s something particularly meditative about running in the dark, and running in the dark with thousands of people is truly a unique feeling’
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about running in the dark, and running in the dark with thousands of people is truly a unique feeling. Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Mark Pollock suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury in 2010 that left him paralysed. As Mark strives to walk again, his most complex journey is ahead of him – to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, both for him and the millions of paralysed people around
the world. The Run in the Dark event plays a vital role in funding the Trust’s mission to find and connect people around the world to fast-track a cure for paralysis. Up to this point, it has proven impossible to discover a cure for paralysis, yet history is filled with accounts of the impossible made possible through human endeavour. This is why the Trust is
This pair of plucky participants made some light work of another Run in the Dark past Custom House Quay
exploring the frontiers of spinal cord injury recovery, working with the world’s greatest scientists for the cause. If you’ve already started to help by signing
up to Run In The Dark, you can take it one step further by creating a JustGiving page for your run and asking your friends and family to support you on the run.
The organisers strongly advise against the use of iPods, earphones or any similar device while participating in the Run in the Dark, as it may restrict hearing impor-
tant instructions and communication with other participants. Tickets are priced at €29, and can be purchased at www.runinthedark.org/dublin.
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Whiskey lovers will pore over this special festival for them WHISKEY Live Dublin – Ireland’s premier whiskey tasting event – is set to take place on Saturday, November 5 at Dublin Castle. The afternoon session will take place from 1.30 to 5pm, with an evening session from 6 to 9.30pm. There will also be additional master classes, for
which it will be possible to purchase tickets for at a later date. The event will showcase both the long established and new arrivals to the Irish whiskey scene. In addition, there will be wonderful food pairings and cocktails provided by some of Dublin’s best bars and restaurants.
The event will also feature the ever growing range of other Irish craft spirits and some whiskey barrel-aged craft beers. This event is intended to be enjoyed by anyone who likes whiskey – from the occasional drinker, to those heavily involved in the Irish whiskey trade. Tickets for this event
are priced at €42, and can be purchased from www. whiskeylivedublin.com.
OH HONEY, HAVE WE GOT A SHOW FOR YOU FOR the sweetest show in town, make sure you buzz down to the Dublin Honey Show and Craft Fair, the Dublin beekeepers’ annual event on Saturday, November 5, from 10.30am – 4pm. Held in the beautiful surrounds of Christ Church Rathgar, there will be plenty to see and do for people of all ages, including a craft fair, lectures and demonstrations, and even a hair-raising beekeeping competition. Current beekeepers can vie for a prize, while future honey farmers of Ireland can learn everything they need to know about beekeeping. Don’t forget to take along your sweet tooth for a spot of tea and cake, with all proceeds going to local charities. Tickets are priced at just €2.
DOGGEDLY CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET
JAMIE Heaslip is calling on all dog owners to clean up after their dogs and always use a dirt bag. Dog fouling is one of the biggest issues raised by Dubliners. Dublin City Council have set up a new campaign – AntiDog Fouling Awareness – which aims to raise awareness about dog fouling. Speaking about the campaign, Lord Mayor Brendan Carr said: “The aim of this campaign is simple: always carry a bag to clean up after your dog. “Dog waste is not only a nuisance, but it can carry diseases which are harmful to humans. I would encourage all dog owners in the city to act responsibly and have respect for their dog, their neighbours and their community.” Jamie said he always makes sure to clean up after his dog, Jay Z, and is encouraging others to do so too. He said: “We need to take responsibility for
our dogs and look after our neighbourhoods and communities.”
YOU’LL REALLY LOVE THIS BAZAAR MARKET ONE of Dublin’s biggest Christmas markets will be taking place in Smithfield this December. The Christmas Bazaar Market will be one of Dublin’s biggest indoor Christmas markets, with more than 100 stall holders, a food market, live music and DJs and a popup Christmas cafe. The bazaar promises visitors the chance to find Christmas presents, stocking fillers and hand-made produce from some of the best local craft makers and producers in the area. There will be top-notch vintage sellers and collectors, and shoppers can rummage through stalls full of old games, comics, vinyl records and lots more treasures. It’s all taking place from December 9 to 11 at Smithfield Square.
METROPOLIS SOUNDS TO GET YOU GROOVING CITY festival Metropolis is back for the second year in a row this weekend. Taking place in the RDS, star ting today, November 3, the festival will run all weekend with some incredible acts lined up for the festival. Acts such as Grace Jones, Groove Armada, Crystal Castles and The Sugarhill Gang are set to wow attendees. Doors are at 7pm on Thursday and 3pm on Friday and Saturday. The festival finishes up at 11pm on Thursday, and 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for the mostly indoor festival are available from www.ticketmaster.ie. The two-day early bird tickets are now sold out, but day tickets, twoday tickets and three-day tickets are still on offer. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are €79.50 each, the two-day ones are €145, and the three-day ones are €164.50.
Whiskey galore! Dublin Castle will soon play host to a festival dedicated to the tipple of choice for many connoisseurs
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“Ho, Hey!” It’s The Lumineers
Deady’s southern soul set to impress MIRIAM DOONA
HAILING from West Cork, Brian Deady has recently signed to Decca Records and is accumulating high praise from many corners of the music industry. His album, Non-Fiction (above), is due out on November 25. Growing up with a love of music, being surrounded by it and the desire to create it is the foundation of his career and creativity, he says. “Not that I like to choose between one or the other, but I love the Motown sound and the Philly sound as well; the Philly sound is a big thing for me.The harmony is a massive draw for me. I have always been interested in that and exploring that sound.” Brian is currently on tour, with recent gigs bringing him to Whelan’s, and down to Cork Opera House for The Cork Jazz Festival. On the new album, he said: “It is a bit of a revealing album. To get the material, I had to work through my own personal stuff and then the music and the songs became boats, guiding me through it. “The tone – in a word, I would say ‘bare’. I wanted it to be a lyrical album, and that was the plan from the start – to be sparse, without it being too sparse.”
The Lumineers: Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites and Neyla Pekarek
IAN BEGLEY
THE Lumineers are one of the unlikeliest success stories of the past few years. As an independent Americana trio out of Denver, they were launched suddenly into the limelight with their trademark anthem, Ho Hey, in 2012. Since then, the band has been storming stages around the world, performing in front of their legions of fans including at the 3 Arena in Dublin last week. Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitar) told The Gazette he has a very soft spot for Ireland, saying it’s one of the most picturesque countries he has ever been to. “It’s really great being back in Ireland. I was here
for a wedding a few months back and got to eat again at my favourite restaurant – The Winding Stair. I even went there by myself on my own to try the food! “I’ve been here a fair amount over the years while touring and travelling. I was at a wedding in Dingle not too long ago, and I stayed in the same place where they shot The Lobster. “We also rented a car and drove around the countryside. Everything here is just so photogenic, and it really takes your breath away.” Their latest album, Cleopatra, is full of strange and touching tales, and tells of everyday hopes and busted dreams. The title track, Cleopatra, sprang from an
encounter with a taxi driverWes met in the Republic of Georgia, who related a tale of personal tragedy without a trace of self-pity. “People create stories about themselves through social media which are completely disconnected from what we personally know about their lives. “I felt cleansed to be around someone who was just telling me how it actually was for them.” Wesley said he never anticipated that their most well-known track, Ho Hey, would become such a massive global hit, reaching nearly 160 million hits on YouTube alone. “I originally thought it would work quite well live, but not so much in a record. We must have recorded it about a hundred different ways before
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we came to an agreement, and were even considering leaving all the Hos and Heys out. “In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t do this, because the success of the song created an ice-breaker for the rest of our first album. “During our performances, we don’t leave our audiences hanging around until the very end before playing Ho Hey. It’s usually like our fourth song [in], but there are plenty more songs on this album that I really feel like our audi-
ence can connect with.” Touring up to 300 days of the year, Wesley said that he doesn’t get the chance to get home a whole lot, but loves travelling the world with his band and sharing his music makes up for it. “Our first album brought us to six continents, and by the end of the tour we started writing our second record, then after that we just started touring all over again. “Eventually, we’ll get more time to unwind, but
for the moment we just want to get the most out of this very special time in our lives.” Contrary to what many people believe, Wesley feels that there are a lot more opportunities for up-and-coming musicians of all genres. “I think the music industry these days allows for a lot more acts to have freedom. You can actually be who you are and keep your style rather than having someone pre-approve your music. “I love the feeling of playing in a more intimate setting, and during our bigger performances we try and capture that raw connection with our audiences. Down the line, I would love to have much smaller, surprise acts before we do our bigger shows.”
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IAN BEGLEY
AS THE cold and dark days of winter began to creep in, I decided to offset the mandatory Christmas blues and have one last summer hurrah in Malta for a cheeky three-day escape. Travelling with a team of other journalists, I packed my bags on a drizzly Monday morning and hopped on a plane bound for the Mediterranean Island. For those who don’t know, Malta lies 93km south of Sicily, and has an archipelago of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. With a total population of more than 400,000 inhabitants, I was delighted to learn that most of the locals speak English, use the Euro and drive on the left hand side of the road. Their plug sockets are also the same as ours, which was definitely an added bonus! I slept like a baby during the three-and-a-half-hour flight (a first for me), and when we landed my party took a coach to the elegant Hilton hotel, which is nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and Portomaso Marina. The hotel offered picturesque sights of the bustling town of St Julian’s, along with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. My deluxe room was tastefully decorated in contemporary Mediter-
ranean style, and included my own balcony, a 40-inch TV and high-speed wifi. Up bright and early the next day, we took a trip to Malta’s capital city, Valletta, which was nothing short of an open-air museum. With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular co-cathedral of St John, we were overwhelmed with the sights before us. We then took a trip to Vittoriosa (one of the Three Cities of the Cottonera District) on a typical Maltese gondola-shaped boat, which were once used extensively at Grand Harbour to ferry sailors and seamen. Here, we were given some really cool looking electric-powered cars, which were very easy to drive and complete with a pre-programed GPS showing where to go and what to look at when we got there. We all took turns driving around the town, which went very smoothly until one member of my party, who I will kindly keep anonymous, crashed the car into a curb, which ultimately left our vehicle redundant. Thankfully, another car came to our rescue and the accident left none of us were injured or killed. Building up a hearty
Travel journalist Ian Begley at the Azure Window – an impressive natural arch standing some 20m high
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Malta’s rich baroque architectural heritage graces not only the Capital city, Valletta, but also the other cities of the harbour area
appetite we then found ourselves at Wigi’s Kitchen, which is located in the heart of Balluta Bay. The locally sourced food was delicious – especially the duo of braised pork cheeks and honeyglazed pork fillet, which was so tender that it literally fell apart on my fork. After dinner, we proceeded to nearby Paceville, which is essentially Malta’s take on Ibiza. The strip was literally dotted with discos, lounge bars, and clubs which we visited for a few (cough) sensible drinks. If you’re looking for a wild holiday away, then this place is certainly worth your while, as most
of the clubs have free admission. The next day of my Maltese adventure, my party proceeded to Mdina, which was Malta’s first capital city during the time of the Knights of Malta. The town itself was a joy to stroll around and many of the alleys really gave the sense that nothing had changed here for hundreds of years. We then took a ferry to Malta’s sister island of Gozo, which according to legend was the home of the beautiful nymph Calypso, as depicted in Homer’s Odyssey. After the 20-minute ferry ride, we found our-
selves at Ta’ Philip Restaurant, which welcomed us with a grand display of typical Maltese foods, wines and extra virgin olive oil. Immersed in the marvels of the past and present, we then proceeded to the Ggantija Temples, which are the oldest freestanding structures in the world, and potentially Gozo’s single most marketable landmark, dating back to 3,500BC. Next up was Cittadella, also known as The Citadel – a small fortified city located in the heart of Victoria on the island of Gozo. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and in the
medieval era it was known as the Gran Castello. As the afternoon drew to a close, we checked in to the 5-star Kempinski Hotel, a luxurious hideaway resort perfectly based in the blissful countryside of San Lawrenz village. My room offered the peak of comfort, and the bed was easily one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. The next morning, on our final day, we proceeded onwards to Dwejra, where we gazed upon the Azure Window – an impressive natural arch standing some 20m high. Being a Game of Thrones fan I was also very pleasantly surprised
to recognise this site from the Dothraki Wedding in the show’s first season. The Maltese islands are like nowhere else I’ve ever been to. Here, you’ll find great prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs, beautiful blue lagoons, and incredible nightlife and wonderful Mediterranean cuisine. All information on the Maltese Islands and things to do is available at www. visitmalta.com. Ryanair flies five times per week direct from Dublin to Malta International Airport in the summer and three times a week in the winter. See www.ryanair.com for best available offers.
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ent Malta
Boat tours of the Grand Harbour are well worth your time
The Ggantija Temples are the oldest freestanding structures in the world dating back to 3,500BC
The Skelligs – part of the Skellig Ring, now listed in Lonely Planet’s top ten places to visit, globally
World’s must-see list adds Kerry to top ten IAN BEGLEY
SKELLIG Ring in Kerry has been named one of the world’s top places to visit next year by Lonely Planet. The accolade is mentioned in Lonely Planet’s Best Travel 2017 – the bestselling collection of travel trends, destinations and experiences for next year. The Skellig Ring connects Valentia Island with Waterville via the Gaeltacht area around Ballinskelligs, and includes the Skelligs themselves. Lonely Planet describes the destination as “perhaps Ireland’s most charismatically wild and emerald stretch of coastline” with a “remote, wavepounded hunk of rock rising out of the Atlantic like a giant triangle”. The UNESCO World Heritage site was the centre of public interest earlier this year when it was featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it will play an even bigger role in Episode VIII, due out next year. The Irish islands made it on to the top-10
list which includes such prestigious places as Choquequirao (Peru), The Azores (Portugal), Aysen (Chile) and Perak (Malaysia), to name but a few. Welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said the accolade provided a great marketing hook and “will surely help to inspire travellers everywhere to put the Wild Atlantic Way on their holiday wish-list for 2017”. Tourism Ireland will be promoting the Skellig Ring region with a new video and a speciallycreated page on Ireland. com among other activities, he added. Minister for Tourism Shane Ross said: “I am delighted that The Skellig Ring is being internationally recognised as a place of rugged and ethereal beauty.” Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel picks are compiled by writers, editors and its substantial online community of bloggers and tweeters, with a spokesperson saying: “The Skellig Ring should be on every traveller’s must-see list.”
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Christopher the skeleton pirate
Danie Darragh and Sinead Mahony
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DUBLIN’S HALLOW Glasnevin nurses
Thanks to everyone for entering! WE’VE had a terror-ific response to our
here are just some of the great photos - including
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sent in winning shots.
homes and gardens. Sadly, we can’t give prizes to
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everyone, but we’re delighted to share some of
voucher for the Nike Outlet in Blanch’s Westend
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Shopping Park, a hamper worth €50 from the Body
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Subtle style at Topshop
EMMA NOLAN
Style Editor
TOPSHOP’S November offering
features many cosy Autumn staples along with some more dressy pieces to ease us into the party season. Available in store and online
now, favourites from the current stock include a pink sequined long sleeve mini dress, a velvet cold shoulder jumper, and a cosy khaki puffa jacket. This collection combines practical with pretty effortlessly – the dark winter florals add
some life to the proceedings, as the pale pink hues bring this season’s paramount colour into the mix. The warm jumpers, shirts and jeans provide an accessible allure to the collection, as much of the new stock’s appeal is in its practicality.
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Amy’s celestial silverware in team-up with Newbridge AMY Huberman has collaborated with Newbridge Silverware on a new collection. Luna is Amy’s first foray into jewellery design. The 36-piece collection of delicate gold-plated jewellery features an array of specially selected symbols worn on pendants and necklaces, dainty bracelets and intricate earrings. Luna features motifs of the sun, moon and stars, as well as other symbols inspired by the galaxy. Prices start from €20 and go up to €45, and each item carries a unique message of encouragement and empowerment so that the wearer can choose their inspiration each day. Speaking on the collection, Amy said that she has always admired the craftsmanship and heritage of Newbridge Silverware. She added: “I have loved every step of seeing Luna take shape and come to life.”
A design exhibition to look out for in the city centre EMMA NOLAN
THE IDI Irish Design Awards Exhibition has opened at the Fumbally Exchange on Dame Lane. Running until Friday, the exhibition showcases the best of Irish design this year, encompassing architecture, fashion, interiors, product design, animation, furniture, craft and more. Entries are judged to an international standard by a panel of industry leaders, which this year includes Una Burke, award-winning leather accessories designer, and Harry Parr, co-founder of culinary design studio, Bompas & Parr. Winners and commended entries will be announced on Wednesday, November 17 at the IDI Irish Design Awards ceremony in The Marker Hotel. For tickets, see www.idi-design.ie.
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CINEMA ReelReviews GIRL ON TRAIN Stays on track
EMILY Blunt brings some nervy energy to The Girl on the Train (Cert 15A, 112 mins), the film based on the bestselling book. Blunt is pretty decent in the role of a troubled commuter who may have witnessed something awful, and while the film ends up at a predictable destination, wobbling in a few places along the way, it’s rail-ly not that bad to ride along with for two hours.
Dr. Louise Banks, an expert linguist (Amy Adams) is brought in establish communication with the
TROLLS
aliens after enormous, shell-shaped spacecraft arriving in locations around the globe
Get ready to dance, dance, dance
MYSTERIOUS VISITORS: DIRECTOR DENIS VILLENEUVE THRILLS
A welcome sci-fi Arrival
DIRECTOR Denis Villeneuve is highly capable of treating bombastic subjects with sensibility, as he demonstrated with 2015’s cool and collected narco-thriller, Sicario. With Arrival, he renders that most bombastic of genres – the extra terrestrial science fiction – both quietly poignant and intensely entertaining. Arrival continues a recent trend of reserved, sober sci-fi films, like Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and Jeff Nichols’ Midnight Special. For all its distant leaps in logic, however, Arrival improves on many of those films’ shortcomings, offering up a compelling rumination on memory, experience and communication. Amy Adams plays Dr. Louise Banks, an expert linguist. During one of her lectures, news breaks of
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enormous, shell-shaped spacecraft arriving in locations around the globe. Along with scientist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), Louise is brought in to help Colonel Weber’s (Forest Whitaker) military unit establish communication with the aliens. Unfortunately, other international powers are not as willing to wait for answers from the mysterious visitors and, soon enough, mankind edges toward global warfare. Louise must decode the alien language before it’s too late.
It doesn’t take long for accompanying linguistic Arrival to make its point. puzzle are enough to layer After a tragic opening Arrival with dramatic, montage, wherein Lou- stimulating mystery. ise recounts the life and As more is revealed death of her daughter, about the visitors, Arrival we’re immediately intro- is hit with occasional duced to the extra terres- moments of absurdity trial event. and some massive leaps While Louise labours in logic – the speed at to piece together the puz- which Louise manages zle of the Alien language, to partially decode their worldwide communica- language is somewhat tion falls apart and chaos laughable. ensues. The message is However, if you allow fairly blatant here – the yourself to embrace importance of dialogue those leaps as you’d and intelligent exchange is sacralised at the centre of Villeneuve’s film. Just as the narrative is swiftly established, it isn’t long before we get a significant glimpse of the aliens. While this Scientist removes the anticipa- Ian Donnelly tion that underlines (Jeremy many classics such Renner) as Close Encounters, the cryptic nature of their arrival and the
embrace the fantastical narrative developments of any other extra terrestrial sci-fi, Arrival is about as wondrously plausible as any movie about visitors from outer space can be. This is all complemented by Villeneuve and cinematographer Bradford Young’s quiet, reserved approach. As Louise asserts in the film’s opening montage, “it’s moments that define you.” Accordingly, Arrival is arranged in a series of moments. The camera sticks close to Adams – the only one afforded any real depth here – revealing emotion, reflection, heartbreak and joy. Indeed, despite it universal scale, this is an extremely personal s t o r y. W h i l e that makes for a compelling, affect-
ing narrative that should inflict more than a few tears, it leaves the supporting characters feeling notably flat and underdeveloped. Arrival’s eventual reveal isn’t really developed to the point of clarity and, unfortunately, leads to an ending that’s somewhat lacking in resolution. For some audiences this will be a major problem; there are many, however, that will delight in Louise’s enigmatic discoveries. Indeed, often the best sci-fi is that which makes you feel tiny in the vastness of space – the brilliance of Arrival is in its ability to render one insignificant in a universe of knowledge. Arrival is not without its flaws, but there are enough wondrous ideas and wonderful performances here to make this a trip worth taking. Verdict: 8/10
DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS is a totally fun movie that both chidren and adults can enjoy together. The star-studded cast includes Anna Kendrick who plays Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch, played by Justin Timberlake who have to save their fellow trolls from the Bergen. The film is jam-packed with great music, brilliant animation and is a touching story.
BRIDGET JONE’S BABY She’s baaaaaack!
YES the incomparable Bridget Jones returns as the world’s most famous singleton in this threequel who seems to have it all under control after breaking up the dashing Mr Darcy. Well, until she unexpectedly finds out she is expecting that is! The confusion begins when she can’t be entirely sure who the father is after meeting a dashing American, Jack, played by Patrick Dempsey. The film itself has three times the charm and is well worth seeing.
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One hell of a Thai EMMA NOLAN
The restaurant offers delicious food using natural ingredients
New flavour sure to twist your arm
HEALTHY snack enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that Propercorn has released a new limited edition flavour. Twisted Honeycomb, is a combination of honey, Madagascan vanilla and sea salt. The recipe is gluten and GM free, suitable for vegetarians, and every pack comes in at under 120 calories. Twisted Honeycomb is the brainchild of 21-year-old UCD graduate, Ashling O’Carroll from Dublin, who went up against regional finalists from across the UK and Ireland in a public vote. Thousands of votes were cast before Twisted Honeycomb was chosen as the winner in July. Ashling’s flavour has now been brought to life and has hit Irish shelves. “I’ve always had a sweet tooth and I love to bake, so that’s definitely where the inspiration came from,” said Ashling. Twisted Honeycomb is available in selected Spar, Eurospar, Mace and Londis stores in Dublin for €1.20.
THAI takeaway lovers in the Dublin 5 area will be pleased to hear that Camille Thai is opening a new restaurant on the Malahide Road. The new branch, the fifth to open in 2016, has both dine in and takeaway options and it will be the first authentic Thai food restaurant to open in the area. As well as delivering quality Thai food across Artane, Donnycarney and beyond, Camile will create 20 local job opportunities for chefs, managers, customer service staff and delivery drivers. Camile spokesperson Daniel Greene said of the new takeaway: “We are very excited to be opening our newest restaurant on the Malahide road. “In particular we have been blown away by the interest and passion for Thai food in this community and are looking forward to meeting some of the wonderful people in the area.” Camile Artane is located at 17 Maypark, Malahide Road. To place an order call 01 8327888 or order online at www.camile.ie.
Award winner now exclusively available at Aldi AN award-winning Irish Gin is now available to buy exclusively at Aldi. Before you become concerned about the term ‘Aldi Gin’, this is Boyle’s Premium Small Batch Irish Gin just won the Best Irish Gin award at the Irish Whiskey Awards last week. Judges at the awards said that Boyle’s Gin, made by Blackwater Distillery in Waterford, had impressive balance and fruitiness. On sale now, a bottle costs €24.
Peroni launch new gluten-free beer PERONI has just launched a gluten-free beer. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has created the gluten-free variant to cater for coeliacs and for those choosing to lead a gluten-free lifestyle.
Certified and endorsed by the Italian Coeliac Association, the great beer pretty much tastes the same as regular Peroni and it’s widely available in Dublin pubs now, as well as at Molloy’s off licences.
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FastSport STUDENTS AND ST PAT’S ON COLLISION COURSE: UCD AFC will host another final as they take on St. Patrick’s Athletic in the SSE Airtricity League Under-17 final. The Students booked their place in the final after an impressive 2-0 victory against Sligo Rovers, after Rovers had beat Cork City in the quarter-finals. Two secondhalf strikes, including one penalty, from Neil Farrugia sealed their passage to the final. St Patrick’s Athletic will travel to the UCD Bowl for the Under17 final after beating Waterford United at the Regional Sports Centre. A first-half goal from Cian McMullen and a brace from Lee Rock put Pats 3-0 up in Waterford and despite a late rally from the home side, Pats secured a 3-2 victory. The final has been confirmed for Thursday, November 3 with kick-off at 7.30pm at the UCD Bowl. Last Saturday, UCD claimed the SSE Airtricity League Under 19 crown after a 4-1 win over Galway United in the final.
BASKETBALL: KILLESTER STAR RELISHING IRISH CHALLENGE AFTER LONG BREAK
Superhero Mimi eyeing Euro glory
JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
HAVING played basketball all her life, Ireland star Mimi Clarke had to quit international basketball at the age of 16. It was not something she wanted to do; quite simply, the Under-16s age group was simply the last option available at the time as Ireland stepped back from running internationals teams due to funding issues. And so she is hoping to make up for lost time in green in the coming years. With the Irish national teams having been out of action since 2009, a return earlier this year saw Clarke and her ladies’ team grab a silver medal in the European Small Nationals Championship, laying down a
marker for their return. Un d e r-16 s , 17 s , 18 s and 20s have also been revived as the sport - still struggling for funding looks to get back on its feet. Clarke comes from a basketball obsessed family, with several other Irish internationals amongst her clan – she jokes during our interview that the progress of some of her cousins could see the international team become a real family affair. “ B a s ke t b a l l k i l l e d funding,” she said at the launch of the new Subway All Ireland Schools Cup season, a competition that sees over 28,000 players from 250 schools across the country take part. “We get a little bit of money for the senior
team, but it’s still essentially self-funded.” That’s a big issue for someone like Clarke who is currently in the midst of a masters degree at DIT, and playing for Ireland, Killester in the Irish Super League and DIT’s college team. “It’s a really difficult year for me,” she admits. “My workload is intense. I was blessed at undergrad not to be under too much pressure, but I’ve learnt from others who’ve been through my course that it involves a lot of late nights at the library. “I’m also training almost every night when you combine Killester and DIT, plus matches at the weekend.” T he timing of the tougher year of studies is fortunate, though. With the next European Small
Mimi Clarke, pictured with Sam Walsh, Templeogue College, and Eva Murphy, from Our Lady’s Templeogue, at the Subway All-Ireland Schools Cup launch.
Nations Championship still a couple of years away, it means that there is not a major competition directly conflicting with her studies. Not that it’s stopped Clarke going into full superhero mode in recent months, throwing herself into each facet of her hectic life. “An innocuous challenge – I was just trying to steal the ball – went badly for me the Tuesday before the semi-final earlier this year,” Clarke said.
“But there was no way I was going to sit on the sideline while my teammates played. “I patched it up and blocked it out, just deciding not to go to the doctor until Monday. It turned out it was broken!” Despite that setback, she is back in action already and Clarke feels the national side are on the brink of a breakthrough. “We played Iceland consecutive nights in September,” she explains.
“They’re playing the Eurobasket tournament now, and beating some big teams. “We lost on the first night, when perhaps we should have won. But we learnt a lot from it, and the next day we beat them comfortably. “We feel we’re about the same level as them, which is really promising. “We just need to take that final step and win the European Small Nations, and then we can go from there.”
Kiernan on the double as Shels close in on WNL sport@dublingazette.com
Shelbourne’s ladies are leading the women’s league
A LEANNE Kiernan double helped Shelbourne Ladies to six of the best as they kept their eyes on the Continental Tyres Women’s National League title. Shels opened the scoring against Galway WFC in Eamon Deacy Park on Saturday evening after just two minutes courtesy of Siobhan Killeen’s fourth league goal of the season. Courtney Higgins doubled Shels’ advantage on 35 minutes with Kiernan getting her first of the night eight minutes before
half-time. Kiernan increased her tally, two minutes into the second half, bringing her league total for the season to 11. Galway pulled a goal back through Keara Cormican before Pearl Slattery and Gloria Douglas both found the net to seal three points for Shels, who move onto the Continental Tyres FAI Women’s Cup final next Sunday. Meanwhile, UCD Waves kept up the pressure on Shels at the top of the League with a 2-0 victory over Cork City WFC on Sunday.
Eleanor Ryan-Doyle opened the scoring for UCD 10 minutes into the second half connecting with a Julie-Anne Russell cross after what had been a tame opening period. Russell doubled the advantage for UCD six minutes later with her fifth league goal of the season as UCD claimed their fifth win of the league campaign. Elsewhere, Peamount United kept up the pressure on at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Kilkenny United in Greenogue on Saturday night. Lisa Casserly gave Peamount
the lead on 21 minutes with a 25 yard strike. Casserly doubled her tally on 35 minutes after Kilkenny keeper Brooke Dunne had denied Amber Barrett. Barrett, however, made it 3-0 just before half-time having collected a weighted Rachel Doyle pass and slid the ball under Dunne from close range. Aislin Carroll landed her first WNL goal of the season six minutes into the second half, Kilkenny starting to show composure at this level. Barrett rounded off the Peamount victory with 77 minutes gone.
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Clonliffe Harrier lands fourth national marathon title with an excellent personal best to hold off Rathfarnham’s Hehir as over 19,000 take to the streets of Dublin on Sunday morning CLONLIFFE Harriers’ Sergiu Ciobanu surged to his fourth national title at Dublin marathon on Sunday morning in 2.17.40 while Laura Graham, from Mourne Runners, took a big step up in class to win the women’s national title in a massive personal best of 2.41.54. Record numbers took to the streets for the SSE Airtricity Dublin marathon in perfect conditions for runners and the times and competition did not disappoint. E t h i o p i a ’s D e r e j e Debele Tulu won outright with 2.12.18 and Namibia’s Helalia Johannes was the first woman in 2.32.32 – just one second ahead of Ehite Bizuayehu Gebireyes. In the bid for national glory, Sergiu Ciobanu and
Sean Hehir, from Rathfarnham AC, were locked together until the feeding station at the 20km point. “I kept the same pace,” said Ciobanu on gapping Hehir at 20km. “Gradually I opened the lead but Sean finished hard and fast. He wasn’t far behind me. “I’m relieved. I really wanted to win the national title. That’s my best Dublin marathon by two minutes. My previous best was 2.19.” Hehir settled for silver in 2.18.46 with Raheny Shamrocks’ Mark Kirwan winning the battle for bronze with Gary O’Hanlon, also fromClonliffe Harriers, in 2.22.17. Ciobanu’s time of 2.17.40 was just outside the World Champion-
ships qualifying time of 2.17.00 but he’s looking forward to the future and pulling on the green vest once more. “I know I missed the wo r l d q u a l i f i c a t i o n standard but we’ll see. I’ve represented Ireland three times in the last 10 months. I really look forward to working with Athletics Ireland and to represent Ireland in the future. I just love to run.” Laura Graham pulled out all the stops and took full advantage of the perfect running conditions to significantly rewrite her previous best time of 2:48:03 set in London earlier this year. With four children aged 6, 5, 4 and 3, Graham has to do a lot of her training on the treadmill to keep an eye on the youngest
along with the occasional “bumpy ride” with the buggy in tow out on the roads. She is coached by Ryan Maxwell who provides in depth coverage of Northern Ireland athletics and his website as a voluntary service. “It was really good,” said Graham afterwards having not initially realised she won the national
“The crowd was unbelievable. I loved every minute of it, even the tough bits. Hard work pays off.” Caitriona Jennings took silver with 2.44.59 and last year’s winner Pauline Curley had to settle for the bronze with 2:48:83 – faster than her winning time last year. Le Cheile’s Patrick
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‘I’m relieved; that’s my best Dublin marathon by two minutes. I just love to run’ - Sergiu Ciobanu
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title. “I really love the course and there was very little wind.
Monahan won the wheelchair race once more in a new best time of 1.39.18.
Over 19,000 runners pass through Fitzwilliam place at the annual marathon; Sergiu Ciobanu crosses the finsh line. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
ILGU launch recruitment drive for young girls THE IRISH ladies golf union (ILGU) and the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) have launched a new campaign to fill the need for a girl specific recruitment programme. The organisations have pin-pointed the need to significantly grow the number of girl members, with over 25% of clubs in Ireland having no girl members and 50% having less than five girls. The ILGU and CGI designed the Golf4Girls4Life Framework together with the support of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) to fill this need. CGI development manager, Anne Brett said of the new initiative. “When we set about designing G4G4L, our main goal was to try and get as many girls playing as possible and rather than us, as adults assuming what the girls wanted we decided to ask them what they liked and what they wanted from golf through focus groups. “These focus groups helped shape G4G4L into a programme that’s overall focus is on fun, inclusion and empowering each girl to be the best that she can be. “We often hear that every junior’s dream is to play on tour, to play for Ireland, to be a scratch golfer. “But, actually, when we spoke to the girls, the majority of them just wanted to be in an environment that allowed them to have fun with their friends and this is the message that we are trying to convey through this programme.” A group of PGA professionals and junior convenors have contributed hugely to the design of the programme and will be heavily involved in the delivery of G4G4L. Another core area of the programme is the use of positive role models, and 2017 national and regional ambassadors will be announced in the coming weeks. You can find out more about the programme at the following link: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/2MJFFNK.
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HOCKEY: BOOTERSTOWN SCHOOL STRIKE LATE TO WIN ALL-IRELAND
Shankill’s Kelly helps win World Cup spot for Irish SHANKILL’S James Kelly scored as Ireland smashed Russia 70-16 to secure rugby league World Cup qualification at the Carlisle Grounds, Bray. Ireland secured automatic qualification for the Rugby League World Cup with an emphatic 13-try victory over Russia. The Wolfhounds turned on the style at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray and the Russians had no answer to their high-tempo display of power and accuracy. The victory means Ireland have qualified for next year’s tournament in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, while the Russians face an elimination play-off against Italy next week. Russia got off to a great start and scored the first try but they couldn’t keep up with the Irish who ran in tries from all angles, including doubles from Galway Tribesman winger Alan McMahon, outhalf Scott Grix and back row Ollie Roberts. Mark Aston, Ireland’s coach, after the game said: “The journey and what we have accomplished over the last few years has been immense. Russia today came up against an Irish team that was totally committed and determined to qualify for the world cup. “I have been blessed to be with this particular bunch of guys and in the last few weeks it has been a pleasure to work with them towards achieving our goal - A spot in the world cup in 2017. “The development of the game in Ireland has been massive and the domestic players that joined us this time around have done themselves, the game and their country proud. We are committed to developing the game of rugby league and the domestic players are the future. “ The Irish won the tackle battle and ruthlessly punched holes in their opponent’s defence. The Russians were game and had spells when they gamely challenged Ireland — but the Wolfhounds’ were always firmly in control and as the Russians tired, Ireland’s ran up the score, with no try more popular than that scored by James Kelly after he came on as a replacement in the second half. The Shankill native, who plays for the Dublin City Exiles, and Alan McMahon must surely be in the sights of the professional clubs in England after their recent displays for Ireland.
St Andrew’s celebrate their All-Ireland Schoolboys hockey championship title. Picture: Adrian Boehm
Andrew’s Walker wonderland sport@dublingazette.com
BEN Walker provided the flash of inspiration with less than 90 seconds remaining to land St Andrew’s their sixth Subway All-Ireland Schoolboys Championship title, dethroning Banbridge Academy in dramatic style. Coach Ivan Ovington has presided over all six of the Booterstown school’s successes but said that the moment is all about the players. “They are all equally special but you don’t take games and moments like this for granted,” he said afterwards. “I have been here a few times but what
it means for these guys, it’s everything. They are special, special memories the lads will take away from today for sure.” His side got off to a flying start in a tie hastily refixed for Newpark following a burst water pipe at Grange Road. Walker escaped the clutches of the otherwise immense Kyle Marshall down the left wing before picking out Ben Mannion at the right post to tap home. Any notions of an easy ride, however, were quickly dispelled as Academy won a corner that Jake Rowe whipped home. He scored a hat trick of set pieces in the final a year ago and was once again
FIT 4 LIFE Large Blackrock group complete marathon BLACKROCK AC’s Fit4life runners enjoyed
their experience last Sunday morning as they completed the 37th SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon on the streets of the capital. Gerry Flaherty, Kevin Flood and Michael Wood are pictured in the back row while Niamh Bolger, Patricia Ford, Dee O’Mahony and Bryan Sheils, in his 25th marathon, were all among those who completed the annual race.
deadly in this arena all through the tournament. Parity, however, only lasted a couple of minutes as Charlie Denvir got a great touch to Matteo Romoli’s crash ball in the 13th minute to redirect home. Back came Bann; Nathan Liggett was nudged over when well placed to score, earning a penalty stroke that Rowe converted for 2-2 with just 15 minutes on the clock. It was a potential goalfest but both sides calmed down thereafter with Guy Sarratt controlling the tempo of the St Andrew’s game while Marshall made innumerable key interventions, more and
more dramatic as time wore on. Bann were also thankful to the superb goalkeeping of Luke Roleston. He crucially kept out a flurry of four penalty corners early in the second half while his counterpart Ben Bradley brilliantly tipped over another Rowe effort, a lob from the baseline. Andrew’s were the side making most of the play and, with a shoot-out looming, they got their sixth and final penalty corner. The first two series of shots were smothered but amid the scramble, Walker was an oasis of calm, gathering the ball and coolly flicking home. It was the seventh goal
of the competition for the diminutive midfielder – who also netted twice in a 2-1win overWallace HS in the semi-final – and coach Ovington paid tribute to his key intervention along with his captain. “Ben Walker just makes things happen. When we need something, he just seems to come up with something for us and if anyone is likely to come up with a winner, it’s him!” “It was an awesome game,” he added. “Banbridge were so disciplined and worked so hard. I didn’t think it was going to come in that second half but we just kept going and eventually we got that little spark to finish the game.”
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HURLING: DALKEY SIDE SHOW PURE GRIT IN SHC FINAL
CLUB NOTICEBOARD
SHANKILL THE result of last week’s lotto draw,
All equipment is supplied. New members
which is sponsored by Slimming World
are always welcome.
Shankill, saw the numbers 3, 17, 19 and 28 drawn; the jackpot was not won.
All of our teams will be training at the same venue at various times; please
Lucky dip winners were Tom Cullinan,
check with your team manager for
H Killeen and Rod Allsop. Next week’s
details. Wednesday night training starts
jackpot is €900 and the draw is on Thurs-
at 6.30pm and will continue in Wood-
day in Brady’s.
brook College.
Congratulations to our neighbours
Our U-14 boys and men’s adult football
Cuala on winning the Dublin senior hurl-
teams are looking for extra players for
ing championship.
next season.
There was no activity this weekend as
U-14 players should contact Gabriel
the club took a break for the bank holi-
on 085 7254897 and adults Kevin on 086
day. The juvenile academy, sponsored by
8449902.
O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, is back in action
For more information on the club,
this Saturday at 10am and, remember,
contact secretary.shankill.dublingaa.
we move for winter training to St Lau-
ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Face-
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DUBLIN SHC FINAL
Cuala held at bay a huge second half fightback from Kilmacud Crokes. Picture: Diarmuid O’Gallchobhair
Cuala 1-15 Kilmacud Crokes 0-15 JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
PURE grit was the difference for Cuala at Parnell Park on Saturday, as the Dalkey club maintained their Dublin county title in a topsy turvy finale against Kilmacud Crokes. Cuala had stormed into the game, taking total control over the opening 15 minutes as they shook their opponents with a glut of early points. Crokes were to find the front in the latter stages, however, before a late charge from the holders bought them home by a margin of 1-15 to 0-15. Even 15 minutes into the game, many might have felt the final was beyond Crokes. Astonishingly, Cuala had 1-5 on the board before Crokes registered a point, a lead that was to get one bigger at one stage, as Oisin O’Rorke struggled with his frees and Cuala’s early play proved phenomenally effective.
Even the Dalkey side weren’t overly clinical, however; their lead could have been more still. It was Colm Cronin and the ever-on-point free-taking of David Treacy that lit up the men in red in the first period. Cronin’s early goal saw him hammer home after a smart run across the face of the goal, and was followed by a solid chance to add another. C u a l a ’s d o m i n a n c e was such that the game really should have been over, and when O’Rorke finally found his range to bring the game back to 1-8 to 0-4 at half-time, Cuala could even argue the score didn’t quite reflect their control. Crokes struck back with a vengeance, however, with their dominance early in the second half almost as substantial as Cuala’s in the first. With nothing to lose, and O’Rorke back to his best, Crokes played the kind of fluid hurling that’s made them a threat all season. Substitute Barry Mulligan had an instant impact with some sharp-
ly taken points from play and, if not for a reflex save from Brennan, Fergal Whitely could have netted a critical goal, too. It took only 16 minutes of the second half for Crokes to overturn that seven point half-time deficit, with both Whitely and O’Rorke then edging them in front, before Cuala finally awoke to the situation and hit back themselves. Sean Treacy scored a spectacular point under pressure. O’Rorke – despite scoring 10 over
the course of the game for Crokes – was slightly off the mark again and, on 57 minutes, Cuala had the ball in the Crokes net, only to have it disallowed for a square ball. Control had passed over, though, and Cronin and Mark Schutte left Crokes needing a goal. When the final whistle blew, the strength of the challenge was written all over Cuala faces: they’ve taken two in a row, but this finale took an almighty effort to get over the line.
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FOXROCK CABINTEELY SUNDAY next is another historic day
November 10th at 8.30pm in The Grange
for the club with our senior team play-
Pub, Deansgrange.
ing in the Leinster ladies senior club
Many thanks to Core Credit Union
football final for the second year in a
for sponsoring a new set of jerseys for
row.
our U16 team.
The opponents are St Lawrence’s
Core Credit Union is the new name
from Kildare who had a comprehensive
for the amalgamation of Dalkey Credit
win over a highly fancied St Loman’s
Union Ltd, Sallynoggin/Glenageary
from Westmeath in their semi-final.
Credit Union Ltd, Shankill, Ballybrack &
The game is in the Coralstown Kin-
District Credit Union Ltd, Glasthule Dun
negad GAA pitch and the throw in is at
Laoghaire Credit Union, Carrickbren-
1.30pm and not 2pm as mentioned in
nan Credit Union and Foxrock Credit
last week’s notes.
union.
Best of luck to team captain Sarah,
The Under-16 team has had a very
the panel, and management on Sun-
successful year, winning the division 1
day. Looking forward to seeing all club
league title and missing out on a place
members at the game.
in the championship final.
A reminder to all members about the fundraising table quiz on Thursday,
CUALA CONGRATULATIONS to all the senior
unbeaten in their long league campaign.
hurlers and their backroom team
Our third hurling trophy of the week-
after their dramatic win over Kilmacud
end went to our third hurlers who beat
Crokes at Parnell Park last Saturday to
Naomh Mearnog 1-14 to 2-7 to win AHL7.
seal back to back league and championship doubles. We’re sure long-time Cuala hurling mentor John Hennessy was smiling down on the lads. No time to rest though; they’re back in Parnell Park next Sunday in the Lein-
The senior footballers will find out who they face in the Dublin senior B championship semi-final later this week. Our 2003 girls, who have just won their camogie league, are running a race night to fundraise for their Feile.
ster SHC quarter final against Laois
It’s on Friday, November 11 at 8pm
champions Borris-Kilcotton when they
in the clubhouse and promises to be a
will need another noisy Cuala crowd to
great night out. So book the babysitter
cheer them on. Bigi ann.
and get down to support the girls.
Congratulations to the minor B hurling team who won the Division 4 hurl-
This week’s Cuala development fund lotto jackpot is a massive €8,200.
ing league title with a hard fought 2-10
Our lucky dip winners last week were
to 1-11 win over St Maurs in the final on
Pete Dunne and Dermot O’Sullivan. Buy
Sunday.
your tickets online at http://www.cual-
This result meant they remained Oisin Gough raises the trophy. Picture: Paul Lundy
They are pictured below with their new jerseys.
agaa.ie/lotto.
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Cuala celebrate the retention of the Dublin senior hurling championship title
Cuala’s double double Selector Byrne believes retaining the Dublin senior hurling championship title was “harder challenge” than 2015 as they eventually see off Crokes
JAMES HENDICOTT
sport@dublingazette.com
CUALA selector JP Byrne has dubbed his side’s Dublin county final win over Kilmacud Crokes as the “clichéd game of two halves,” after the sides mirrored each other before and after the break in a dramatic, fast-swinging finale. “The lads work rate and intensity got us off to a great start, while Crokes had a pretty slow start. Work rate and intensity are something we push for in every game, and they really paid off for us in the opening 20 minutes,” Byrne told GazetteSport. “Uncharacteristically, Crokes missed a few – they had three or four chances in the early
stages they didn’t put away, and we had a few more. It was a really strange game. While we were happy with the start, you wouldn’t normally see that many misses from either side.” Cuala found themselves eight points up before momentum swung coming into halftime, “We knew we wouldn’t have it all our own way against a team as good as Crokes,” Byrne argued. “They really took control going into halftime, and they took that momentum into the second half. They pretty much did to us what we did to them at the start of the game. The difference, ultimately, was the goal.” Cuala eventually won the final by a scoreline of 1-15 to 0-15, but not before Crokes recovered from their deficit to briefly lead the holders.
Cuala’s win grabs them an astonishing ‘double double’ – consecutive Dublin league and championship wins. “It was possibly a harder challenge this time,” Byrne argued. “It’s a different battle as holders; teams put more thought into setting up to play you and know exactly what you’re all about. It’s no surprise to them. When we won last year, it was just happiness. This year it still had that but also a much greater element of relief.” Cuala go on to play Borris Kilcotton, champions of Laois, who took home their first ever county hurling title in October. The Laois county title is named after a Kilcotton player, Bob O’Keeffe, but his former team are something of an unknown to the Dublin champions.
“Once you get outside Dublin, you don’t know as much about your opponents – obviously Crokes are just down the road from us, but this is a different thing,” Byrne said of the Leinster knockout game, which will take place at Parnell Park this Sunday. “They’re obviously a serious hurling team, as they put up 2-26 in their final. We’re going to have to be just as good to get past them. We know a little bit about them, and we’ll spend this week trying to find out a bit more,” he explained. Having lost out to Wexford’s Oulart the Ballagh in the Leinster Final in 2015, the Dalkey club insist they are taking one game at a time as they hit Leinster for the second year in a row.