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On the ball: Boys picked to visit world-class club

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ball enough to be chosen to visit the renowned Youth Training Complex at Bayer Leverkusen in Germany this week, where they could avail of the world-class facilities that attract many of the very best young footballers in Europe.

Ralf Zimmerman, managing director, Bayer Ltd, was delighted to personally congratulate the three talented young players ahead of their visit: Dillon Fox (14) from Clonskeagh, Philip Redmond (14) from Bray and Jessie Kamm (16) from Dalkey.

Residents unable to return to complex Remedial safety works at The Laurels delayed

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RESIDENTS of The Laurels apartment complex in Dundrum were last week told they could not return to their homes this month as expected.

The receiver, Kieran Wallace of KPMG, told a meeting of the residents that they could

not return to The Laurels for the foreseeable future, with it becoming “increasingly likely” that the work required to address the safety issues that led to their evacuation might “not be economically viable”.

He told the tenants that the cost of staying in their temporary accommodation would

be met up until November 16, and all tenant deposits would be returned.

Councillor Jim O’Dea (FG) said: “The residents should receive a guarantee that the apartments comply with regulations before returning to The Laurels.”

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SPORT Old Wesley RFC kickstarts women’s rugby

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Rachel Sheerin, Lyn Nolan, Leah Loughlin, Elma Beirne, Jennie Bagnall, Avril Poff and Tina Smyth with the Heineken Cup which visited Wesley Club on the open evening. Pictures: Geraldine Wood

Club venture is worth a try C OME one, come all, Old Wesley RFC is giving the fairer gender the chance to prove their worth on the rugby field this autumn. The club launched women’s rugby this season, introducing Old Wesley U16s, U18s and senior women’s teams at its open evening.

The Heineken Cup was also brought to the club that evening. The club has put in place a strong management team, with Avril Poff taking on the role of director of women’s rugby, Andrew Adams as coach and Elma Beirne as manager. A spokesperson said: “It is our goal

Keeping focused during the game

to cater for both experienced players and those who are new to the game...emphasis will be very much on getting fit, having fun and learning and developing the skills necessary.”

Training will take place every Monday night in Donnybrook at 7pm, with a second night on Wednesdays planned. The U16 and U18 girls teams will initially be based up in their Ballycorus grounds, where training will take place every Sunday at 11am. For more details, visit www.oldwesley.ie.

Tina Smyth keeping the ball in play

Bernard Dunne with Gary Murphy and The girls enthusiastically learning new skills

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PLANNING Zoning change means reconsideration

Second vote on retirement village plan

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A PLANNED retirement village for Ticknock has gone on public display ahead of a council vote to pass it for a second time.

The retirement village plans were put on display because a new clause was needed to satisfy a zoning technicality.

If Grange Village Independent and Retirement Village is to go ahead at the Ticknock site, the owner, a Mr Rod McGovern, must “protect and improve rural amenity and provide for the development of agriculture,” according to its

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present zoning.

This could give rise to the site being used for a variety of alternative agricultural or rural uses, including boarding kennels, a caravan park, a cemetery, for rural industry food or for Travellers’ accommodation.

Councillor Lettie McCarthy (Lab), who opposes the plan, said that although councillors had already adopted a Special Local Objective (SLO) allowing a retirement village to be part of the site’s zoning, the issue must be voted on by councillors again after the new wording was added.

She told The Gazette

that despite a recommendation from the county manager to remove the retirement village at the Ticknock site from the county development plan, 14 councillors voted in favour of it the first time around and 11 voted against.

C l l r M c C a r t hy i s against the development of a retirement village in such an isolated area.

“With so much more suitable zoned land around, it makes no sense to put old people on the side of a hill away from any amenities. I think the decision to do so was horrendous, but now we have a last opportunity to change

An Cathaoirleach Tom Joyce (FG) voted in favour of the original proposal

things as it goes through the process again. I urge people to familiarise themselves with the reports, go to the information sessions and lobby their councillors not to pass the proposal this time around.”

An Cathaoirleach, Tom Joyce (FG), who voted for the original proposal for Ticknock Retirement Village said:

“There was no provision for anything like [a retirement village] at the time [of the original proposal] and it was needed in the community as we have a high level of elderly people. So, rather than them going into traditional homes, this gave them other options.

“[The site] is not really that isolated and, when it’s finished, there will be shops and all sorts of amenities to make the village self-sufficient.”

No comment was available from Rod McGovern, owner of the Ticknock site, when contacted by the Gazette.

MEDICINE New drugs statute is welcomed LOCAL Councillor Neale Richmond (FG) has welcomed the news that a new Bill to promote competition in the medical supply industry in Ireland is expected to be passed into law later this year, and said that it will significantly reduce the cost of medicines for all.

“It is estimated that the rise in the cost of drugs over the last 10 years is somewhere in the region of 230%; rising from €572 million in 2000 to €1.894 billion in 2010. The Department of Health has said it hopes to cut the drug bill by €50 million a year using generics.

“Where a patient refuses the generic drug, the difference in price between the generic and the original drug will be covered by the patient. This will ensure that the State gets value for money.”

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Maeve’s a winner: Local woman scoops a Person of the Year award LOCAL woman Maeve Flaherty was given some space to raise aloft her prestigious award at Citywest Hotel recently, where the Ballinteer woman had just been presented with the inaugural Neighbour of the Year award in the 2012 Rehab People of the Year awards.

The 38th annual Rehab awards saw Ryan Tubridy present Maeve with her award, joining in the judges’ praise for her terrific personality, infectious community spirit and, above all, for being a wonderful neighbour and citizen.

Margaret Moran, Maeve’s neighbour of 27 years, who nominated her, described Maeve as the epitome of what a good neighbour should be. From mowing the grass on the street, planting flowers, cleaning up litter and graffiti to supporting a club in the area for local youths, Maeve’s boundless selflessness is perhaps best illustrated in the support that she has provided Margaret, who is deaf, in caring for Margaret’s husband, who is being treated for cancer.

THE upgrade due to take place on Glenalbyn Swimming Pool in Stillorgan will cost €5 million instead of the €1.7 million allocated for the work by Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council, it was announced in the latest engineer’s report last week.

The new adjusted figure leaves a shortfall of €3.3 million to be found in order for the work to go ahead.

Although the refurbishment will cost more than twice as much as the provision allowed for it, Councillor Richard Humphreys (Lab) said he backed the need for the swimming pool’s upgrade.

He said: “Given the stark choice between upgrading the pool or facing its closure in the relatively near future, I believe that the planned €5 million works are worthy of support.

“This pool is a fantastic facility for the people of the Stillorgan ward, and I will fully support its inclusion in the 2013 Capital Budget of the

county council,” said Cllr Humphreys.

The works will involve a comprehensive upgrade of the pool and associated facilities, including a new roof, a new water treatment system, a new plant room and new changing facilities.

Cllr Humphreys said the Stillorgan area was due for some funding, as Dun Laoghaire had received the lion’s share of recent council investment.

He said: “A large number of major capital projects have recently been approved for the Dun Laoghaire side of the county, so it is important that the Rathdown side – and particularly the Stillorgan Ward – would also benefit from development and investment.”

County manager Owen Keegan has entered into discussions with Kilmacud Crokes’ GAA club, Glenalbyn Sports Club and Glenalbyn Estates with a view to resolving any access and parking issues in order to better facilitate the proposed construction work on the pool and its ancillary facilities.

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THE Red Squirrel Project, which saw the reintroduction and release of 15 red squirrels onto Killiney Hill last month, has cost Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council (DLRCC) €40,000.

A spokesperson for DLRCC said: “The costs involved were very reasonable for a translocation project of this scale,

and covered materials, a detailed assessment of the donor population, grey squirrel control, the trapping and translocations of red squirrels, as well as 24-hour monitoring of squirrels during the acclimatisation phase and intensive post-release monitoring.”

Jimmy Deenihan, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, released the squirrels, which came from Wex-

ford, onto Killiney Hill Park on September 4.

The plan is to boost the existing population of red squirrels in the hope that they will successfully breed and thrive on Killiney Hill.

Of the project, Mary Toomey, DLRCC’s biodiversity officer, said: “It is hoped that the release of these 15 red squirrels will boost the local squirrel population and allow it to thrive, and that we

will see evidence of them breeding in Killiney Hill Park in spring.”

The conser vation project to supplement the existing red squirrel population in the area was undertaken as the indigenous red squirrel number had dropped to critically low levels.

DLRCC undertook the project in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Services.

The council has been

working with University College Dublin researchers, William Carr and Favel Naulty, who have carried out detailed studies on both the Killiney and Wexford squirrel populations, and provided technical advice and expertise during the animals’ translocation.

Councillor Victor Boyhan (Ind) said: “It’s worth the money, and I hope the conservation project is a success.”

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ENTERPRISE Calls to act before 2013 budget agreed

Council urged to reduce local business rates I BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN bnibhraonain@gazettegroup.com

A COUNCILLOR, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber and Dun Laoghaire Business Association are all calling for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to reduce commercial rates in its upcoming budget for 2013.

County manager Owen Keegan, and the director of finance, Helena Cunningham, are in the process of drafting the council budgets for 2013.

Councillor Victor Boyhan (Ind) sees this as a ripe opportunity for businesses to have their say.

He said: “In the con-

text of the current debate about local government income and finance, I have heard little comment about the need to reduce the overall cost to businesses and the need to lift the heavy burden of commercial rates off the backs of local family businesses and shops operating in our community.

“I think it will be important that the issue is highlighted by each and every one of us at this stage, in order that the council executive understands fully the concerns about the viability of local businesses surviving another year under the crippling burden of funding local

government.”

According to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber, the council needs to reduce commercial rates by 10% in the coming year.

Hal Ledford, chief executive of Dun LaoghaireRathdown Chamber, said: “Dun LaoghaireRathdown still has the highest rates of any of the local authorities in Dublin, and county rates are still well above the Irish average.

“We need to send out a message that this county welcomes business, and wants to provide an environment where business can be competitive.”

Dan McManus,

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: motion to discuss issue of commercial rates across DLR region deferred to next council meeting

chief executive of Dun Laoghaire Business Association, said: “Rates continue to be a great concern to business in Dun Laoghaire.

“They comprise 30% of the rental charge and there has been no reduction. This shows the lack

of understanding of what businesses go through on a daily basis.

“The rates officers try to help with negotiating payments, but it’s not enough, and it’s not sustainable [in the] longterm.”

A council spokesperson

said: “The motion on this issue was not reached on the council agenda and, in light of that, we cannot comment until the members get the opportunity to discuss the report that was issued. The motion has been deferred to the next council meeting.”

CONTEST

Help pick the best bookshop THE search for Ireland’s favourite bookshop is on, with all South Dublin booklovers urged to cast their votes before Sunday, October 14.

The search for the Bord Gais Energy Bookshop of the Year, which was first introduced last year, highlights the importance of bookshops. This year, more than 70 Dublin bookshops from Dublin are competing.

Local bookstores in the running include Easons, and Hughes & Hughes at Dundrum Town Centre; the Bookstation, at Nutgrove Shopping Centre; The Wise Owl, in Ballinteer, and the Rathfarnham Bookshop. To cast your vote, visit www.bordgaisenergybookclub.ie.

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HOUSING Safety works deadline extended indefinitely

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Councillor Jim O’Dea (FG) expressed his concerns for residents of The Laurels’ apartment complex in Dundrum (right) who were forced to move out in July while building safety issues were being remedied. They have now been told that they are cannot return in October as expected, as remedial works are incomplete.

Digital Video & LinkedIn for Small Business Seminar September 26th 2012, Royal Marine Hotel Learn how your business can make the most of Digital Video and LinkedIn. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board is hosting a full day seminar (9.30am–5 .30pm) on Wednesday, 26th September in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire. In the morning session, you’ll get expert advice on how to use Digital Video as a form of promotional content for your website and social media presence. In the afternoon session, you’ll find out how to maximize the networking and lead generation capabilities of LinkedIn. Q&A sessions will follow both topics.

If you are a small business owner/manager with plans to build a business-winning digital marketing strategy on a limited budget, this seminar can help you. Led by experienced internet strategy professionals, this full day session will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to get proven online sales and marketing channels working for your business. You’ll also get the opportunity to network with other small businesses throughout the day.

Announcing the seminar speakers, Michael Johnson, the CEO of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Enterprise Board, said: “There are plenty of examples of entrepreneurs in our county winning business by adopting smart online strategies. This seminar will give people an excellent opportunity to pick the brains of experts and to give their business a competitive edge in the process.”

For further information and to book your place, please visit www.dlrceb.ie or contact the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board on (01) 494 8400.

Laurels’ residents must now wait longer I BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN bnibhraonain@gazettegroup.com

TENANTS of The Laurels apartment complex in Dundrum, who moved out of their homes in early July while building safety issues were being remedied, have been told by the receiver that the original period of three months would be extended indefinitely.

On July 6, tenants received a letter telling them to evacuate their homes within 10 days while work was done to bring the building up to proper regulatory standards.

However, on Saturday, September 8, Laurels resi-

dents living in alternative temporary accommodation were notified at a meeting with Kieran Wallace, receiver for Tuskar Asset Management, that the safety work was more extensive than first thought in July.

He said: “Unfortunately, the cost budget has far exceeded the original estimates provided to me in July, due to the extent of work that needs to be carried out to make the building fully compliant with relevant regulations.”

The receiver told tenants that he would cover the cost of their extended stay in temporary lodgings until they can return

home. However, he went on to say that there was a possibility that the costs would be so prohibitive as to prevent the remedial action being undertaken at all.

“As a result [of the budget excesses] it will not now be possible to complete the works in the timetable previously envisaged. Indeed, it is increasingly likely that it will not be economically viable to carry out the works at all.

“Therefore, the property will not be safe for tenants to move back into in October. I appreciate the inconvenience and frustration that this may cause to you,” said Wallce.

He assured tenants that the financial cost of their inconvenience would be met by the receiver.

“All tenants can remain in their paid alternative accommodation for one further month, up to 16 November 16, free of charge.

“All tenant deposits held in respect of The View will be returned to tenants by November 16.

“The receiver, and Savills, will assist tenants who wish to enter into new leases on their existing accommodation post November 16.

“A removal service will be provided for anyone leaving their existing accommodation and

moving to a new location,” he said.

Councillor Jim O’Dea (FG) said: “It is very regrettable, as the tenants have been out of their homes for two months already, and may end up returning to cold apartments during the winter.

“If there is a delay, I assume that the receiver will continue to defray any extra expenses and rent resulting from the failure to have the apartments repaired to meet all health and safety requirements.

“The residents should receive a guarantee that the apartments comply with regulations before returning to The Laurels.”

President set to open Balally centre I BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN bnibhraonain@gazettegroup.com

IT HAS been confirmed that President Michael D Higgins will officially open the new Balally Parish Pastoral Centre and the nursery and sensory rooms in Queen of Angels Primary School next January 31.

The €1.1 million pastoral centre, which is attached to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, is almost finished and will be fully operational ahead of the

President’s visit in late January.

The parish of Balally has raised €91,000, to date, through various fundraising initiatives throughout the year, but there is still a lot more money to be raised for the project.

Parish priest for Balally, Monsignor Dermot Lane, thanked the parishioners for their generosity so far, but said the funds raised now left a shortfall of €209,000, which remained a challenging target to reach in the coming year.

He said: “It will be a tremendous addition to the whole community and an important facilitator in building even better community relations. This is our gift to future generations.”

There will be a host of facilities available at the new centre, including a boardroom/conference room, two large gathering spaces, a counselling room, a prayer space and a parish office.

According to the centre’s management, the new building

will be capable of facilitating all kinds of clubs and activities in the morning, afternoon or evening, while classes of all kinds can be accommodated.

The centre will also be used to facilitate those attending weddings, christenings, funerals and other special occasions.

The parish office is accepting bookings from clubs and for events. Interested parties can make a booking by calling 01 295 4296, or by emailing parishofbalally@eircom.net.

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RETAIL Family-friendly day to mark rechristening

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STILLORGAN Shopping Centre is set to usher in a bright new era for the centre next week when it will be rebranded as Stillorgan Village and, to herald the new beginning, a celebration event is taking place.

The revamped Stillorgan Village will host a family-friendly day to mark the occasion, with free kids’ kart rides, carousels, bouncy castles, face painting and balloon modelling among the events on offer.

The Big Day Out, which takes place on September 22, will also

feature world street performance champions, who will be performing from 10am to 4.30pm.

Also in the mix will be 98FM’s Daragh O’Dea, who will be informing all attending about special offers available to shoppers, as well as giving out spot prizes throughout the day.

Celebration The event is a celebration of the recent upgrade of Stillorgan Village and also acts as a christening party for the popular local shopping centre.

The 46-year-old shopping centre was renamed Stillorgan Village to “reflect its friendly neigh-

bourhood atmosphere at the heart of the community”, said Ray Coary, its central manager.

He added: “More than €3m worth of refurbishment works has been completed in shops throughout the centre.

“The refurbishment has modernised Stillorgan Village whilst maintaining its family-friendly environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for the community.”

The centre is enjoying near full capacity despite the economic downturn, and almost all of the units have been taken up.

In the past 12 months, nine new brands have

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Stillorgan Shopping Centre will be rebranded as Stillorgan Village from next week

been added to Stillorgan Village, including international brands such as Benetton, Ecco and Starbucks, which is due to open in October and will create 15 jobs.

Coary said: “We are now virtually fully occupied in the shopping centre, with only one 1,000 sq ft unit available, and we are actually looking to

create additional space to meet demand.

“All the fundamentals which have attracted the loyal customer base to Stillorgan over the years are still in place, but the new retail stores mean that footfall in the centre has increased by 6%.”

Niall Kavanagh, director of property at Treasury Holdings, which

manage the centre, said: “With the retail sector suffering more than most, it’s encouraging to see this kind of positive response to the various initiatives we have been promoting.

“Stillorgan’s fresh new look, we believe, will help the centre go from strength to strength in the short-term.”

TWO Costcutter stores in Rathfarnham and Dundrum have claimed awards at this year’s annual Costcutter Store of the Year ceremony.

Costcutters in Rathfarnham won two prizes – Foodmarket Store of the Year, and Off Licence of the Year, while the Dundrum store won Foodmarket Wine Department of the Year.

Aaron Massey, owner of Costcutter, Rathfarnham, said of his store’s success: “We challenge ourselves to keep improving our offering and level of service. It is great to have our efforts rewarded.”

Sean McGrane, of Costcutter in Dundrum, said: “Management and staff put in a huge effort this year to ensure that we provide a high standard of service and care to all our customers.”

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SHACKLETON

Exhibition celebrates crew’s legacy

Daphne Shackleton

Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore paid particular praise to the superb photos at the exhibition (sample, right)

Holly Micklen was delighted as author Michael Smith autographed a copy of his book on explorer Tom Crean for her. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

Warm reception for a cool explorer ...

ISTINGUISHED guests from across the political, historical and societal spheres attended the official opening of the Shackleton Endurance Exhibition at the newlyrenovated ferry terminal building in Dun Laoghaire recently.

The enduring legacy of Shackleton,

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and his fellow sailor-explorers, loomed large over the gathering, which saw Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore joining the British Ambassador, His Excellency Dominick Chilcott; the Canadian Ambassador, His Excellency Loyola Hearn; Alexandra Shackleton, granddaughter of Sir Ernest Shackleton,

Kerryman, seaman and Antartic explorer Tom Crean

and other members of the Shackleton family.

Featuring photographs by Frank Hurley of the Endurance Expedition, video footage, and many other artefacts, the superb exhibition commemorates, and celebrates, the spirit of adventure and knowledge in style.

Roger Kirker, National Maritime Museum; Peadar Ward, president, the Maritime Joe O’Farrell

Institute, and Gerry Dunne, chief executive, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

Peter Whyte

Kay Gleeson

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LAUNCH Domino’s roll out a new range of gourmet food

Siobhan O’Connor and Leanne Moore

Chef Andrew Rudd gets some help from the Wine Friendly crew at the evening’s launch

He’s Rudd-y to serve delicious new pizzas UESTS from across the city tucked into a delicious night out in the city centre recently, as chef Adam Rudd’s new studio in Drury Street hosted a Domino’s Pizza launch.

With Adam overseeing the flavourful fun, a range of pizzas, sides and

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Tracey and Michelle Dolan

desserts were enjoyed by all, with wine from Wine Friendly proving a perfect complement to the fare.

Television personality Leanne Moore joined “Gossip Girl” Siobhan O’Connor to have a go at pizza making, but their game attempts were surpassed by the new Domino’s range.

Jennifer Maguire

Sinead O’Connor and Rebecca O’Neill

The new gourmet range has been designed to provide a “lighter” pizza with distinctive flavour, with tempting ingredients in the range including roast chicken breast, baby spinach, Greek feta cheese, Peruvian roquito peppers and more, providing something for everyone to tuck into.

Lynsey Murtagh and Gill Verrecchia

Allanna Hennessy

Charlotte and John McLoughlin

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THEATRE Ballymun stages festival for eighth year

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THE world premieres of four Samuel Beckett plays which have been translated into Irish by Gabriel Rosenstock will take place in the Axis Theatre in Ballymun this October.

As part of the Borradh Buan Irish Language Festival, which runs from October 15 to 27, the Mouth on Fire Theatre Company will stage Blogh, which is the Irish translation of Beckett’s Rough for Theatre 1 and Rocabai, the Irish version of Rokaby.

The newly translated works will be performed by an ensemble under the title Ag Taibhreamh ar … nGra (Dreaming of … Love). There will

also be a performance of a selection of Beckett’s poems which have been translated.

Mother, father and son acting team Geraldine Plunkett, Peadar Lamb and Marcus Lamb will share the stage with actors Melissa Nolan and Jennifer Laverty. The Beckett poems will be read by Gabriel Rosenstock and Nick Devlin.

Festival

These productions, which have received backing from Dublin City Council and Foras na Gaeilge, are part of Borradh Buan 2012, which is Ireland’s only festival of its kind and is in its eighth year.

Announcing details of the production, Cathal Quinn, artistic director

of Mouth on Fire, said the theatre company was extremely honoured to be staging new interpretations of Beckett’s work and has even received touring requests from Britain, Japan and Canada.

“The Beckett estate is known for the scrupulous care it takes to safeguard the integrity of Beckett’s writing – and rightly so,” said Quinn. “So we were thrilled to be granted the rights to translate some of his short plays into Irish, and to stage these in Irish for the very first time.”

The world premiere of Blogh and Rocabai are on Friday, October 26, in the Axis in Ballymun, tickets cost from €8 to €12, and are available by calling 01 883 2100.

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Byrne, a former pupil of the school, was there in his capacity as an ambassador for the ISPCC. The children’s charity are asking as many people as possible – schools, creches, companies,

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Meeting Packie Bonner STAFF from the Beacon

Hospital in Sandyford, and former Irish goalkeeping legend Packie Bonner are heading to the National Ploughing Championships on September 26 to play an outdoor exhibition match in the Health and Wellness section of the trade show, from 12 noon to 2pm.

People who come to visit the UPMC Beacon stand will get the chance to meet the sporting hero afterwards.

Chartered physiotherapists will be on hand at the stand over the three days of the ploughing championships, advising on injury prevention and management.

Free analysis

They will also offer simple fitness tests for the more than 189,000 expected visitors to the three-day exhibition, and will offer free gait analysis for visitors.

A hotel stay worth €500 will also be won by one lucky visitor to the Beacon stand.

The Ploughing Championships will take place between Tuesday and Thursday, September 25 to 27 in New Ross, Co Wexford.

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COMPETITION €10,000 worth of vouchers to be won

Search for the country’s most musical school THE Waltons Music for Schools Competition is looking for the country’s most musical school.

The competition will award a total of €10,000 worth of vouchers for

musical instruments, accessories, books, music technology or PA equipment from Waltons Music.

Awards will be divided among six winning primary and post-primary

schools, including two first prizes of €3,000 vouchers, and music groups from 12 finalist schools will have the fantastic opportunity to perform in the National Concert Hall.

Entry forms are available to download from www.waltons.ie, www. newschool.ie, www.rte. ie/lyricfm and w w w. nch.ie, and you can email your entry form, along with all addi-

tional information and materials, to musicforschools@waltonsmusic.ie Entries must arrive by 5 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013. Late entries will not be accepted.

EVENT: CHANCE TO MEET POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Jobs Expo returns to Croke Park

I HIROMI MOONEY

Road dogs: A charity cruise across the USA RADIO PRESENTER Baz Ashwamy, actor George McMahon, former boxing champion Bernard Dunne, singer Ryan Sheridan, will hit the open road on Harley Davidson motorcycles as part of the Delta Horizon Tour across the US in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled in September/October 2013.

Irish Dogs for the Disabled train assistance dogs to assist physically disabled children and adults. These dogs carry out a range of practical tasks in order to allow disabled people greater independence.

Every dog is trained to help with simple everyday tasks such as opening and closing doors, picking up dropped items, emptying the washing machine, sending for help or even helping a child with severe walk-

ing difficulties to walk with greater ease and balance.

Each dog is trained to cater for the needs of the specific client to enable them to live life with greater independence. This all costs money, of course, and in order to raise funds for this very worthy charity, the charity is undertaking the motorcyle trip of a lifetime from Chicago to New Orleans next year.

Irish Guide Dogs for the Disabled is now offering volunteers the chance to literally sample history on a two week, 3,000km guided motorcycle tour that will go from Chicago, Illinois, to the magical streets of New Orleans.

For further info check out www.deltahorizontour.com

JOBS Expo 2012 will return to Croke Park next Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29, following its successful event held earlier this year.

The employment and recruitment fair promises to offer plenty of information and opportunities both at home and abroad.

The free event will offer advice and career opportunities from various companies. One such company is the British Columbia Construction Association, whose members are looking to fill positions in the Canadian province for carpenters, welders, iron workers, plumbers, pipe layers, mechanics, crane operators and sheet metal workers.

The Jobs Expo event coordinator, Vicky Kelly, said that following the success of the last expo event, which had around 9,000 attendees, they are expecting to exceed that figure this time.

“I think it’s very important [to host an expo like this] because it’s an ideal opportunity for employ-

ers to showcase the positions that they have, and also for the public so that they feel more involved in the recruitment process as well.

“They can actually come along and present themselves in person rather than being a piece of paper with a CV being emailed in to an organisation,” she said.

“It’s a great chance to actually come and speak to employers directly and to apply face-to-face for a role that you may be suitable for.”

The exhibition will be divided into five different areas, which are Irish Job Opportunities, Working Abroad, Education Village, Career Clinic and Starting Your Own Business.

The event is run by Learning Ireland, the publisher of leading websites Nightcourses.com, Gotocollege.ie, Postgrad. ie, Corporatetraining.ie and Learning.ie.

The expo will take place from 11am to 5pm both days in The Hogan Suite in Croke Park.

For more information, visit http://www.jobsexpo.ie/.

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BUSINESS: CUTTING COSTS

STYLE Advice from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

EPA’s initiative to help firms go green

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a one-stop shop for businesses in Dublin to help them save money while preventing waste, conserving water and reducing their energy costs.

The EPA developed the resources for businesses facing increasing energy costs and waste and water charges which are looking to reduce their overheads by adopting greener ways of doing business.

BeGreen provides access to a range of business programmes including Green-

Business and GreenHospitality.

GreenBusiness is a free business advisory service that represents an innovative approach to waste prevention and resource efficiency in Ireland. BeGreen’s expert environmental advisors will visit organisations and generate a tailored environmental efficiency action plan free of charge.

GreenHospitality has been a hugely successful BeGreen programme for the hospitality industry. For more information, visit BeGreen www.begreen.ie

Interior design guru, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, pictured in Dublin launching his exclusive online collection of furniture and furnishings for Littlewoods Ireland

‘Be subversive, be posh – ditch beige’ I LAURA WEBB

FORGET about living in a beige box – instead, be playful with colours and designs throughout the house.

That’s just a little of the advice that interior designer, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, bestknown for his appearances on TV’s Changing Rooms, brought to town on a recent visit to launch his exclusive collection for online department store, Littlewoods Ireland.

The Gazette caught up with the designer at a hotel suite that had been transformed into a shrine to his new collection.

Sitting on a couch he had designed himself, Laurence looked ever the suave gentleman, and was only too delighted to talk about his new collection.

“It’s the first time ever, that I feel I have created an entire, almost couture attitude collection – something that encompasses furniture as well as bed linen, soft furniture, bedding, lighting and things – it has been tremendously liberating,” he said.

“I have been designing for years and years. I launched wallpaper 14 years ago – a really long time – but when you design an element like a roll of wallpaper or china or table-linen, or whatever, you have got to use that one small thing to tell a big story.

“But, when you are creating an entire collection, you can be so much more emphatic, so much more punky and subversive – you don’t need to be so bloody tasteful!

“The look I wanted to

sell, because it is my look, is all about indulgence, voluptuousness and every-day luxury and theatricality, opera – but it also has to be funny.

“There has to be something about it that is witty and grown-up, and so much interior design isn’t.

So much is so appallingly straight, and unbelievably serious! Sod that – we are fabulously diverse.

“I want to make people’s lives sexier, more playful, more indulgent – to me, those are the things that make you feel as if you are worth it,” said Laurence.

Asked about the use of colour on walls, Laurence believes the bolder, the better.

“If we all woke up in a beige box, we would all be very dull people!

We want to make these

places, places that we can escape to.

“It is all about being able to be ourselves and not conform to this rigid, pre-prescribed sense of what is ‘good taste’ and what is ‘bad taste’.”

According to Laurence, his collection offers luxury furnishings at affordable prices.

“People look at it and say, ‘That’s posh’. But ‘posh’ doesn’t mean anything, posh doesn’t mean class, it doesn’t mean money, it doesn’t mean status – it is just posh – and that is what I want it to be.

“Posh for as little money is absolutely perfect, because it is totally subversive,” he said.

The Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen collection is available now on www. littlewoodsireland.ie.

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LIBRARY

ENTERPRISE: CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ANNUAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEST

Camera club set to exhibit

Start-up business will win €25,000 THE Learning and Innovation Centre (LINC) last week launched its annual entrepreneurial competition, which offers the winner an impressive prize worth €25,000 for a start-up business.

This is the third year of the LINC’s Jump-Start competition at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) The competition is open to entrepreneurs who would like to base their business in an innovative and supportive environment.

The value of the award is €25,000, and includes €5,000 in cash for the winning company, plus the cost of the incubation space for 12 months, with varied mentoring support available to the company from industry experts, and a range of useful business start-up packages, including design, media,

technology equipment, print, call-answering and much more.

Last week saw the official launch of the competition, which took place at the Dylan Hotel.

One of Ireland’s bestknown entrepreneurs, and Dragon’s Den star, Bobby Kerr, was on hand to officially launch the competition.

Delighted He said: “I am delighted to be involved with the Jump-Start competition again.

“I see the competition as a great way for entrepreneurs to present to their peers and have the opportunity of winning an amazing prize that any start-up would love to receive, especially in the current climate.”

Shortlisted entrants will get a unique opportunity to present their

ideas to a very experienced panel, including Kerr; Judith Troy, AIB regional manager; Oisin Geoghegan, chief executive of Fingal County Enterprise Board, and George Kiely, regional director of Enterprise Ireland.

The judging panel will be chaired by Assumpta Harvey, manager of the LINC at ITB. Application forms can be downloaded from www.thelinc.ie/jumpstart, with the closing date for applications set for 4pm on Friday, October 19, with the shortlist to be announced on November 2.

All applicants must submit a fully completed application form.

The winner of the award will be announced on the evening of the final judging, on November 15.

I NATALIE BURKE

Gimme Moore: Street’s traders help to celebrate orchestra’s concerts SWAPPING her fruit and veg for cymbals, Moore Street trader Marie Cullen showed Sinead Farrell what a dab hand she is when it comes to making music.

The pair were having some fun on the famous street, as mem-

bers from the RTE National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) were visiting the street to help publicise the upcoming NSO 2012-2013 season, which is now under way at the National Concert Hall.

BALDOYLE Library will play host to the “Expressive Black and White” exhibition later this month – a photography event featuring the best work of Sutton Camera Club.

The photography exhibition will be held from Monday, September 24 until Friday, September 28, with the official launch taking place on Tuesday, September 25 at 6.30pm.

With members of the photography club hailing from Baldoyle, Swords, Howth, Clongriffin, Portmarnock and Donaghmede, the free exhibition features work from a number of different communities.

Sutton Camera Club currently meet every second Tuesday night in the Baldoyle Forum Centre.

For further information, see www.suttoncameraclub.com.

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GazetteENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

Boys and ghouls may like this film I SHANE DILLON

IT’S been a while since I was last at the cinema, so I don’t have any particular expectations of what most films for kids should be like, today.

I mean – and this is probably showing my age here – the last time I went to see a kid’s film, I think a young Jodie Foster was running around in it, looking for some place called Witch Mountain

(circa 1873)?

There was definitely an intermission in the middle of the film when the red curtains closed, I remember that much.

3D? It was all barely 2D, back then, mate!

All of this makes me sound less like a grownup, and more like a dinosaur. Could an old fogey like me truly get to grips with something that’s, y’know, for kids?

Well, ParaNorman

(deservedly a Cert PG; 92 mins; starring, oh, John Goodman is just about the biggest name there) is a stop-motion animated film about Norman; an average kid in his sleepy home town.

Average, that is, except for the fact that he sees dead people everywhere, and wearily blathers away with amiable ghosts that only he can see, including Uncle Prenderghast (Goodman).

Personally, I’d be using my invisible buddies to ace every test in school, but, alas, Norman’s a nicer kid than me – err, so to speak – as he doesn’t treat his deadly pals with any disrespect.

Norman’s pretty normal, otherwise, given his slightly annoying family; the fact that he’s getting bullied a bit at school, and the fact that his town keeps celebrating a witch that it, um, dealt with, 300 years earlier.

Now, you don’t suppose that a 300-year-dead witch and a boy who chats away to spirits from

Spot the odd one out ... Yes, that’s right – it’s Norman, who alone can see dead people everywhere. A handy gift, it turns out, given a town curse that’s about to unfold ...

the afterlife could possibly cross paths, thus fulfilling an ancient curse set upon the town, do you?

(Or, in my best ghost-ese: dooooo youuuuu?)

It’s not long before dead ol’ witchipoo is back – back, and deader than ever – ready to make up for 300 years of other people partying and celebrating her unfortunate

end, with a load of creepy minions and zombies.

(From this point onwards, the film ramps up its intensity a bit, as it gallops headlessly over heels towards that PG rating, making it worth pointing out that you better be sure your little boys and ghouls can handle the film’s grave humour.)

It’s down to Norman, his misfit friends, some clueless grown-ups and, of course, his spectral sidekicks – some of whom are dead willing to help – to save the day.

Not that it’s going to be that easy, of course ...

Actually, the film was fairly entertaining enough, with nothing too awful, so long as you’re clear that your little dar-

lings are going to see a PG film with ghosts, zombies and stuff.

(I had to grow up with endless cartoons starring sickly goodie-goodie, Casper The Friendly Ghost, so today’s kids have better luck than me with their entertainment choices.)

While stop-motion is something of a dying art, it’s beautifully done, here, crafting a lovely film to look at that, sure, is very much like a Tim Burton story in some parts, yet also has some heart and brains (or, in my zombieese, braiiiinnnnnssss).

So, for something a little spooky, and ahead of Halloween’s overkill, I’d say it’s worth an “okay” three stars out of five ...

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A delightful tribute to Beckett in Enniskillen

I BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

TRAVELLING to Fermanagh, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the very first Happy Days International Beckett Festival, celebrating the work and legacy of Irish writer and playwright, Samuel Beckett, but I was excited at the prospect of seeing some of my favourite old Beckett plays performed in stimulating new ways – and I was certainly not disappointed.

Enniskillen was the location of the inaugural festival. Upon arriving at the gorgeous Manor House Hotel in Killadeas, I was struck by the period residence’s faultless restoration to its original glory on grounds overlooking Lough Erne, dating back to the 17th century.

Dinner was delicious, and the portions generous, with wild salmon and fresh pasta served by a staff of very attentive waiters. During dinner, our party were introduced to the Happy Days festival, where its founder, Sean Doran, told us how it all began.

The seed for the idea was planted in his head to hold the festival in Enniskillen before he was even aware of the connection between the influential writer and the town.

He said: “I didn’t know he went to Portora [Royal School] here, but I wanted the festival to be here.

When I found out, it was happy days!”

Unlike other purely literary festivals, Sean wanted Happy Days to be more eclectic, and full of the spirit of Beckett’s influence, rather than just a few days of seeing his plays performed.

With that in mind, he decided to mix in elements which resonated with Beckett’s legacy.

Sean introduced sporting events, music and comedy into the programme; debates and talks by contemporary Irish and international writers, as well as Beckett pieces performed by small theatre companies and renowned actors.

Homage The great melting pot of acts and performers at the five-day festival was a collective homage to Beckett’s work and influence in all artistic forms.

The whole town of Enniskillen got into the spirit of the festival, with barber shops offering Beckett haircuts and delicatessens selling ham and clove sandwiches.

However, the undisputed highlight of the whole festival was Robert Wilson’s premiere of, Krapp’s Last Tape.

On entering the lovely Ardhowen Theatre, I knew I was in for something mighty, judging by the calibre of punter around me.

From the moment the curtain came up, American avant-garde theatremaker Robert Wilson,

TravelBriefs The parties will be even bigger than usual this year at the world-famous resort

Writer Samuel Beckett would have approved of the Muckball Cup, commissioned in his honour

Irish poet Paul Muldoon, heavily influenced by Beckett, also appeared at

Enniskillen gets into the spirit of the

the festival

festival, with many home-made signs

Part of the striking front of the truly beautiful Manor House Hotel in Killadeas

white-faced and utterly unique, mesmerised the audience.

His portrayal introduced effective and symbolic elements, bringing the play to life with a strange bolt of electricity.

The first thing Wilson did was to sit, as the sound effect of teeming rain flooded the theatre.

He sat for so long, he pushed the boundaries of audience expectation to the outer limits.

T hen, he ate two bananas in a very stylised and ritualistic way, whilst looking at the audience with a world of conflicting

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emotions on his face.

The whole performance was a joy to witness, and I felt blessed to have been there.

Everything Wilson does is his own, and heavy with meaning and symbolism; he is a born artist of the highest rate, and I know I’ll never see anything like him again.

Not only was he a consummate performer on stage, but he used his primitive nature to great effect too.

Now and then, as he listened to the tapes, a great primal noise would emanate from his distended

clown-like mouth as he reacted in horror.

Yet, the sound echoed that of the stop button on the tape recorder. This marriage of the sublime and the ridiculous was astonishingly original.

People left the show wearing blank, dazed expressions, and it was patently clear that Wilson had done the real job of a theatre maker – he had put us all through something amazing.

For further information on the Manor House Hotel, Killadeas, Enniskillen, see www.manorhousecountryhotel.com.

Celebrating 20 years of Disneyland Paris THIS year, for its 20th anniversary, there is more magic in the air than ever at Disneyland Paris, which has been transformed through an amazing explosion of lights and colours.

Abbey Travel is offering family stopover packages for two adults and two children, starting from €479 per family, based on selected dates from November to March.

The package includes accommodation and breakfast in a Disney Hotel, tickets for both Disney Parks for each day, free Fastpass to reduce queuing times at the most popular attractions, and extra Magic Hours – access to Disneyland Park up to two hours before its regular opening time.

For full details of the offer, and related terms and conditions, or to make a booking, telephone Abbey Travel at 01 804 7160, or see www. abbeytravel.ie.

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Interview: Robert Prestage, owner, the Bathroom Boutique, Churchtown

MY FINANCEE’S DEBTS ...

Q – MY FIANCEE and I are getting married in six months, but she is paying credit card debt and bank loans through MABS [the Money Advice and Budgeting Service].

So, when we get married, can they take my wages into account, and make me liable for her debts, too? Gerry – Clondalkin A - SHE must be a wonderful girl to marry her with all this debt. I suppose the phrase: “For richer, or poorer” comes to mind!

By going to MABS, it means that perhaps some of her debts require professional management and strategy.

This time of your life is certainly a time when all the cards should very definitely be on the table – no secrets, especially financial ones.

You would want to ensure there are no other skeletons in her cupboard.

The first thing I would do is for both of you to set out a monthly income and expenditure budget – you HAVE to know how much is coming in and, importantly, how much is going out.

You will also need to tell each other EXACTLY what liabilities and assets you have.

You may decide to escalate the debt repayment prior to marriage, so it doesn’t act like a millstone around your necks.

As regards your liability for her debts after marriage, the answer is no – her debts remain her debts, even if she cannot afford to repay them.

However, if her credit history is affected (judgments stay on your credit history for life), then that will affect your application for joint loans, such as a mortgage.

Even if she has a sound job with a healthy income, she will be precluded from being approved because of her past record.

Guard your good name, but talk openly NOW about it.

Anti-money laundering rules stipulate: “Know your customer”, but in your case, it is more like: “Know your wife”!

But may I wish you many happy years together.

All the best.

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

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Bathroom designs to make a splash ROBERT Prestage has more than 25 years’ experience in the plumbing and construction industry, running his own company in South Africa’s Cape Town before moving to Dublin 12 years ago.

Initially coming for a holiday, professional curiosity got the better of him and, before the holiday was finished, he found himself working for a couple in Shankill, Co Dublin and, through referrals, he has never looked back.

Establishing Prestage Plumbers and Renovators soon afterwards, the business has gone from strength to strength; culminating in his latest business venture, the Bathroom Boutique.

The showroom, based in Churchtown, specialises in retail and offers full installation service and maintenance service by its sister company, Prestage Plumbers and Renovators.

The showroom is influenced by styles and concepts from Europe’s leading brands, offering a wide range of products from contemporary to traditional and everything in between.

Customers can find a wide range of baths, wet-room showers, shower enclosures, washbasins, toilets, furniture and a large selection of tiles.

Robert says that Bathroom Boutique’s ethos is based on

delivering superior quality and outstanding service, and products are sourced through Irish companies – mindful of his belief in keeping business local.

He adds that Tony and Tracey, the showroom staff, have more

than 30 years’ experience between them in the bathroom retail industry, with experience working with all the world’s leading brands and designer ranges.

They look forward to meeting and advising customers through

the various stages of designing, choosing and installation of their dream bathroom.

For testimonials of finished projects, see www.thebathroomboutique.ie, and www.prestageplumbers.ie.

Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be?

A: A farmer

thing that you once thought you could not pull off?

A: No

TV or movie pleasure?

A: Farming and fishing pro-

Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously?

A: Donedeal.ie

Q: What was your first job?

A: Worked in a hardware store

Q: What part of your working day do you delegate?

A: All day

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in Cape Town

Q: And your first pay cheque?

A: 250 rands per month – about €25

Q: Have you ever done a job you loathed?

A: Yes – a part-time mechanic

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Q: What’s currently on your desk that shouldn’t be?

A: Mail Q: What sport do you follow?

A: Rugby and horseracing

grammes

Q: Who best represents modern Ireland – Michael D or Jedward?

A: Jedward Q: What music/pictures/ movies do you have on your iPod/iPad? A: Netflix app

Q: What sport can you play?

A: Golf and archery

Q: Who do you follow on Twitter/Facebook?

A: Family

ever since

Q: What habits would you like to lose?

A: Smoking

Q: Describe your dream meal?

A: Steak, chips and mushroom

Q: What is the best thing about your job?

A: Customer satisfaction

Q: At the moment, what are you looking forward to?

A: moving house

Q: Have you ever achieved any-

Q: What is your guilty music/

Q: When did you start your present job?

A: 1981; I’ve been a plumber

sauce, and apple pie

Q: Who would you rather have dinner with – Enda Kenny or Dame Edna?

A: Neither

Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own?

A: Four Q: What was your worst holiday experience?

A: Barbados Q: Describe your dream holiday?

A: It would have to be sitting in the sun in a quiet place drinking a glass of rose

Q: What would be your dream job?

A: A farmer Q: What do you plan to do when you retire?

A: Maybe I will become a farmer then

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Dublin’s complete guide to yo u r w e d d i n g

ELCOME to the Gazette’s Bride and Groom supplement, your complete guide to creating the perfect wedding day.

Inside this month’s fantastic supplement, we focus on one of the most important factors in your big day — venue, venue, venue!

With a focus on elegance and quality, we feature some of the best wedding venues in the province and beyond, while we also take the time with the help of a wedding planner to go through a checklist of all the vital things to think about when making the all-important decision about where your wedding will happen.

SEPTEMBER 2012 We also highlight another crucial venue — where you are going to have your honeymoon, and look at what is on offer in Malta at the fabulous Fortina resort.

As well as all of these great features, we are giving readers the chance to pick up a pair of tickets for the upcoming Wedding Journal Show which takes place on September 29 and 30 at the Citywest Complex. So make sure and enter, and if you don’t win, head along regardless — there’s a fabulous €25,000 wedding to be won at the event for everyone who attends.

So read on for some fantastic advice and tips on how to throw the ultimate wedding bash.

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Elegant charm at the Clyde Court THE bride-to-be isn’t the only one to change their name when it comes to wedding days.

The Clyde Court Hotel in Ballsbridge, one of the most popular and romantic weddings venues in Dublin – and which features several elegant suites to choose from, with a selection of bespoke menus – recently changed its name from the Berkeley Court Hotel.

Its unique marriage of luxury and legend lends itself to big days.

The Grosvenor Suite is a regal ballroom with high ceilings, ornate mirrors, chandeliers and its own private bar, and is the perfect choice for larger weddings.

For more intimate celebrations, the Herbert Suite, or Clyde Room, both offer stylish surroundings and bespoke packages to suit every taste and budget.

Clyde Court Hotel’s wedding packages start at just €55 per person, and they host civil ceremonies and wedding

The beautiful Grovesnor Suite ballroom

blessings, too.

For further information, contact personal wedding coordinator Leanne Regan at 01 238 2700, email weddings@ clydecourthotel.com, or find them online at www.clydecourthotel.com.

Sister hotels with first-class choice: Navan’s Newgrange and Ardboyne excel with weddings SISTER properties in Navan, the Newgrange and Ardboyne Hotels are offering prospective brides and grooms a very different but equally royal wedding experience in the heart of Meath.

Both hotels have equally high standards and reputation, with the lively Newgrange Hotel inspired by the rich, ancient history of the area, while the Ardboyne Hotel providing a relaxed and luxurious setting for weddings.

Both hotels’ long years of experience in

organising and staging weddings of all sizes means they have the ability to assist every happy couple interested in holding their special day at the venues, and using their array of suites to provide an appropriate and tailorable experience for all budgets and sizes.

For further information, contact the Newgrange Hotel at 046 907 4100 or see its website at www. newgrangehotel.ie; contact the Ardboyne Hotel at 046 902 3119, or see its website at www.ardboynehotel.com.

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Get royal treatment at Trim Castle Hotel EVERY woman dreams of a fairytale wedding day, in a luxurious and stylish venue.

There is an element of magic to all weddings, but having an historic castle on your doorstep is a great addition to the wonder of the day.

Trim Castle Hotel, which recently won the 2012 Best Wedding Venue in Leinster Weddings Online award, are set to open the doors to couples from around the province and beyond at their Wedding Fair, which will take place on Sunday, October 7.

The fair will showcase the hotel as a wedding venue and all it has to offer to prospective brides and grooms.

The hotel offers seasonal and mid-week

wedding packages, which include complimentary consultancy and planning with their wedding coordinators, a red carpet and champagne reception for the bridal party on arrival, and a complimentary stay for the bride and groom in one of their deluxe rooms, among other offerings.

Trim Castle Hotel is offering an all-inclusive wedding guest package on dates in 2013 and 2014 for only €55 per person.

The hotel itself overlooks Trim Castle and the adjoining rolling lawns of St Patrick’s Church, and also boasts a rooftop terrace from which guests can admire the impressive castle.

At Trim Castle Hotel, the team aspire to make your wedding day the

Trim Castle Hotel’s rooftop terrace affords beautiful views of Trim Castle and lawns

most memorable and enjoyable day of your life. To achieve this, their wedding team assures personal and professional attention in the planning and preparation of each couple’s special celebration.

A spokesperson for the hotel said: “Modern

couples simply do not go for just any venue.

Trim Castle Hotel is the perfect choice for their reception, as it possesses the old-world charisma of the historical AngloNorman castle, and the contemporary standards of magnificent food and stunning decor.

“Looking onto the castle, lit in romantic colour against the evening sky, is a breathtaking scene. This place has it all, and, if you host your wedding there, know that your guests will be talking about it for a long time to come,” said the spokesperson.

For further informa-

Wedding parties are assured of comfort and attention to detail at wonderfully-presented receptions

tion, you are very welcome to attend the Wedding Fair on October 7.

Alternatively, contact the hotel’s wedding co-

ordinators at 046 948 3000, email info@trimcastlehotel.com, or see www.trimcastlehotel. com.

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Win tickets to 2012 Wedding Journal Show DUBLIN Gazette Bride and Groom is delighted to offer our readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2012 Wedding Journal Show, which takes place next weekend, September 29 and 30 at the Citywest Complex.

The Wedding Journal Show 2012 will feature more than 350 exhibitors and provide brides and grooms alike with a one-stop-wedding shop, together with all the inspira-

tion they need to plan their big day.

From venues and flowers to dresses and cars, the show has it all, and all under one roof.

Dream gown Celebrating all that’s Irish, there will be an Irish Bridal Designers Area to help you find that dream gown, as well as Wedding Journal’s international catwalk show, with

fully choreographed dance routines, which takes place three times daily.

The exclusive event provides a rare opportunity to see a selection of designer wedding gowns, and many superb styles for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and groomswear, some of which have never been seen in Ireland before.

Another huge attraction will be the opportunity for all

attendees to be entered into a prize draw to win a fabulous wedding package, worth €25,000.

The package will include a wedding reception at the Ballymagarvey Village; a dream honeymoon to St Nicolas Bay, Crete (a member of the Great Hotels of the World group); a wedding dress from Patrick Casey; room dressing from Frog Prince; wedding photographs by Laura

Faherty Photography; and wedding rings from McDowell’s Jewellers.

Competition question To win a pair of tickets, answer this simple question: Which Ireland AM star will be the host of the 98FM Style Stage at The Wedding Journal Show?

Send your answers (including your full name, address, and a contact number) by

email, with the subject line: Bride & Groom, to competition@gazettegroup.com by Tuesday, September 27.

The Wedding Journal Show 2012 will run from 12 noon to 6pm on both days, with the international catwalk show times at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.

Tickets at the door cost €13, or are priced €10 when pre-booked online, with VIP tickets available for €20 from ww.ticketmaster.ie.

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Great advice to Top tips from CAROLINE MILLER, wedding coordinator at the Baskin Suite in Bewley’s Hotel, Dublin Airport FIRSTLY, you have to consider the date.

Before you make any selection on venue, it is very important to know the time of year that you want to get married.

The time of year can dictate cost, so do not restrict yourself to one date, but have a few in mind.

You also have to consider the actual venue, as these come in all shapes and sizes. There are castles, contemporary hotels, rural wedding

venues, marquee venues – the list goes on ...

I look after a contemporary, elegant wedding venue that is adaptable for every season.

Topics to consider When it comes to venues, you always have to ask about topics such as what are the minimum numbers, maximum and minimum capacity, accessibility, does it have civil ceremony or blessing facilities, guest accommodation, late bar,

bridal suite, car parking, where can you get photographs taken (if not at the venue, where is close by?)

Next, the type of venue that you pick will more than likely dictate the decor.

If you want to add special touches, or if the motto “less is more” is for you, your best bet is to go with a venue with neutral decor – the Baskin Suite uses ivory and gold tones.

This allows you to

match your colour theme or keep as is. Fairy light backdrops are also very popular.

For costing, meet with the wedding coordinator, get the full cost, and see if there is room to negotiate.

Package The Baskin Suite has recently launched an allinclusive package that includes everything that you will need on your day – flowers, car, entertainment, cake and all

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help pick the perfect venue other venue items.

The great thing about the all-inclusive package is that it saves on time and cost.

Also ask if there are any hidden costs!

Your wedding coordinator is very important, as he or she plays a huge role in your wedding experience, as the more experienced, professional and approachable the wedding coordinator is, the better you will feel throughout the whole experience.

When it comes to food, make sure to select something that appeals to the majority of your guests.

Also check that the venue can cater for vegetarians, children and all dietary requirements.

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‘The Baskin Suite has recently launched an all-inclusive package that includes everything that you will need on your day’ --------------------------

Don’t forget that, for beverages, if you decide to have wine during your meal – try and taste it, first!

Have a think about your choice of toast drink; you can let each guest choose their own

drink, or do a set drink, such as champagne or sparkling wine.

For entertainment, when you are selecting a band or DJ, I always recommend going and viewing them.

Make contact with them, and get a list of their upcoming gigs, before the big day.

Don’t forget to check for restrictions at the venue, such as: Is there a late bar? Are children allowed.

Lastly, consider your deposit and contract, noting that most deposits are non-refundable.

For anything that you have agreed – get it in writing!

Other than that, enjoy every minute of your wedding planning!

Caroline Miller: “When it comes to deposits and contracts, for anything that you have agreed – get it in writing!”

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With a wealth of options to consider, Malta has a great range of venues and locations to add a dash of classic style and beauty to your big day. The Fortina Spa Resort, located in the heart of Sliema on the island’s northeast coast, is perfectly located to help make the most of your venue.

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Marvellous Malta will make your day EVERY wedding day should be glorious but, sadly, the Irish weather isn’t always what you’d hope it will be. Long-haul destinations usually offer guaranteed sunshine, but you have to factor in the jet lag and expense.

However, with Malta just a three-hour flight away from Dublin, you can find a sun-soaked spot rich in history, beauty and culture, that is often called “an openair museum”.

The breadth of choice is astonishing, but what may intrigue you more is the exceptional value for money that getting married in Malta can offer.

The island is generally far more reasonable than many other Mediterranean islands.

The combination of Malta’s climate, and its

selection of inspiring wedding venues, could offer the idyllic location for the best day of your life.

One such venue is the Fortina Spa Resort, located in the heart of Sliema on the north-east coast of Malta.

The resort overlooks Valletta, the island’s capital, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Luxury Whether you want to relax in the spa facilities at the hotel for a few days before the event, or have the ceremony first and holiday later, the Fortina provides the ideal base for a luxurious wedding and honeymoon.

Imagine exchanging vows on a gloriously sunny day, cooled by the scented breeze drift-

ing off the Mediterranean, then whisking your guests off in a yacht to enjoy a reception in the grounds of a castle, followed by dancing under the stars ...

Alternatively, why not think about getting married in a country chapel, art gallery or on the beach?

To make sure everything goes like clockwork, it helps to have local experts to organise and advise you on your wedding.

The staff at the Fortina Spa Resort are experienced wedding organisers, and can source photographers, make-up artists, hairdressers, florists and even send your invitations for you – in short, everything you need to ensure the day goes smoothly.

They can also accommodate you for a beautiful ceremony, to your exact specifications, in the grounds of the resort.

The resort is also acclaimed for its internationally-inspired cuisine, so, if you’re tying the knot on the pool deck against breathtaking views of Valletta harbour, you can take advantage of an extensive repertoire that includes French, Thai, Indian or Italian fare, or local flavours.

You can also take the expertise of the Fortina’s award-winning chefs with you, should you decide to hold your reception elsewhere on the island.

For further information, call 0800 917 3001, or email info@hotelfortina.com.

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A wedding expo for the big day of your dreams THE Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore is getting ready to host its Wedding Expo on Sunday, September 30, which will see the four-star venue showing all that it can offer in creating a truly special day for its customers, and welcome brides- and grooms-tobe.

On the day, the hotel will be set up to demonstrate all the Bridge House can do for wedding parties.

T here will be the opportunity to meet the hotel’s wedding team, and a host of wedding suppliers, including videographers, stationery suppliers, bakers, pho-

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A lovely feature at The Bridge House Hotel is its “secret garden” – an oasis of peace for the happy couple

tographers, bands and musicians, florists, hairdressers, specialist jewellers, expert health and lifestyle consultants and, of course, bridal wear and menswear – all on hand to give all the wedding tips you could need.

The Wedding Expo at the Bridge House Hotel

will also include a bridal gown display, auction and a range of incentives for anyone who books their wedding on the day.

Now, the hotel’s dedicated wedding website – http://tullamore-weddings.bridgehouse.com – lets potential brides and

grooms preview exactly what the Bridge House Hotel has to offer, as well as view special offers and learn more about the hotel’s wedding team.

Located less than 90 minutes from Dublin, Galway and Limerick, the Bridge House Hotel has more than 40 years of experience and a longstanding reputation as one of the Midland’s most popular hotels for wedding receptions and civil ceremonies.

For further information, contact the Bridge House Hotel at 057 932 5600; or see the hotel’s website, www.bridgehouse.com, or its dedicated wedding website.

Head to the Headfort Arms: You won’t want to miss its special fair THE Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells is rolling out the red carpet to couples in October when they host their Autumn Wedding Show on Sunday, October 7.

Hotel owners, the Duff family, are celebrating 40 years in business this year, and have looked after generations of weddings with a personal family touch.

Every need in organising your

nuptials will be covered on the day, with suppliers from every domain available to discuss prospective clients’ every requirement for their perfect wedding, from entertainers to hat designers, jewellers to honeymoon experts.

For further information, call 046 924 0063, or see www.headfortarms.ie online.

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CRICKET: LOCAL CRICKETER HONOURED WITH WORLD AWARD

Stillorgan Chamber toasts top golf event STILLORGAN’s Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual golf outing was held last week at Grange Golf Club at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains for the second successive year.

Grange captain Plunkett Walsh joined the group for the event, which was sponsored by Ballsbridge Motors Mercedes Benz, that was played in superb conditions for the yellow ball team competition.

Overall winner of the Stillorgan Chamber Perpetual Trophy, presented by Money Doc, was Matt Fagan of Ballsbridge Motors while Ray Roche (Pure Telecom) was second and Eddie Keddy (Gleeson McGrath Baldwin) was third.

The winner of the ladies competition was Ashleen McGonigle of Gleeson McGrath Baldwin.

Geoff Dunne (Ballsbridge Motors) claimed the longest drive while Kenny Reynolds (O’Brien Wines) was nearest the pin victor.

Winners of the yellow-ball team competition were Kevin O’Hara, Martyn Evans, Niall Cauldwell and Jim Hegarty of the Hegarty financial management group.

The day was topped off with dinner and the entertainment provided by Sil Fox with MC John Lowe (Money Doc) Independent TD Shane Ross and Cllr Gerry Horkan (FF), who are keen supporters of the chamber, joined the group for the dinner and awards ceremony.

Frank Murphy, president of the chamber, emphasised the increasing importance of “building and developing the local business network and that’s what the event was all about”.

Leinster man George Dockrell, centre, at the 2011 Gazette Sports awards with Citywest’s Garret Marrinan and the Gazette’s Rob Heigh

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LOCAL cricketer George Dockrell has been named the ICC Associate and Affiliate Cricketer of the Year at the LG ICC Awards in Colombo, Sri lanka last Saturday.

T h e 2 0 - y e a r- o l d enjoyed a fantastic run of form in the voting period for the award, capturing 52 wickets at 15.83 for Ireland in all cricket, including 22 in three InterContinental Cup matches and 14 in T20 Internationals - more than any other bowler, including full ICC members.

Dockrell also scored his maiden half century for Ireland against Namibia.

Speaking after receiving the award from West Indies legend Ritchie Richardson, Dockrell said: “It’s great to win such an award and especially to be following the footsteps of an esteemed group of players like William Porterfield and Ryan ten Doeschate and only at the age of 20, I feel very honoured.

“I’ve had a great year playing a wide range of cricket - InterContinental Cup, Twenty20s, ODI’s and the ICC Under 19

King of the Castle:

Bourke wins annual captain’s prize GARETH Bourke, pictured right with

Paschal Taggart, claimed the captain’s prize at the recent event in Castle golf club, taking the laurels ahead of Simon O’Hare, Shane Taggart, Neil Bourke and Gerry Moran at the annual event, one of the highlights in the club calendar.

Scott Williams claimed the junior captain’s prize. Elsewhere, the club will face Rosses Point on Friday morning at Kinsale golf club in the All-Ireland Senior Cup in the semi-finals.

World Cup and learned a lot in all forms of the game.

“This competition is a lot bigger [than the Under-19s], with a lot more pressure but I’m looking forward to it. If you look at the last few tournaments, we beat Bangladesh at the World Twenty20 in England and came so close to beating Sri Lanka and of course we had that win against England in the 2011 World Cup in India.

“It proves they are not one-off wins, we are always competing, always playing well in the big tournaments and

coming into this tournament we are backing ourselves to beat one if not two of the teams in our group, Australia and West Indies, to reach the next stage,” said Dockrell, who beat off four rivals to the award.

“Even since I came into the team before the last World Twenty20, the squad is stronger and Irish cricket is moving in the right direction and hopefully we will have a successful World Twenty20 “It’ll be a hard act to follow my success of the past year, but it’s a good situation to be in, setting

high standards and I’ll be working hard to keep the bar high and performing as well as I can for Ireland in the future.”

Ireland coach Phil Simmons paid tribute to Dockrell saying: “It’s a great honour for himself for what he has achieved in the year and it shows there is reward off the field and I’m delighted ICC has recognised George and Ireland with this prestigious award.

“It’s fantastic that we had four players up there and hopefully next year we will have all five. That shows the strength of the team at our level.”

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FOOTBALL: BALLYBODEN PUSHED THE DISTANCE

CLUB NOTICEBOARD BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S THERE was no winner of the Thurs-

in the bar on Tuesdays, singers and

da y, September 6 lotto draw of

musicians welcome.

€3,000. Next week’s draw will be for €3,200.

Congratulations to the junior B footballers on securing promo-

Tickets are available online at

tion last weekend. Also, a great win

w w w. b a l l i n t e e r s t jo h n s . c o m o r

for the junior A footballers over St

from the usual outlets.

Jude’s.

Wednesday night, a great night of

Well done to the ladies’ minor foot-

traditional music, no cover charge.

ballers on reaching the champion-

Why not come up and join in or enjoy

ship semi-final after their win over

a night of music and craic?

St Brigid’s. Well done to the ladies’

Spread the word to your friends, family and neighbours. Sing-a-long

senior footballers on their win over St Margaret’s.

NAOMH OLAF

Michael Darragh MacAuley played a pivotal role in the winning score kicked by Mark McCabe

McCabe the hero as Boden dig deep SFC THIRD ROUND Ballyboden St Enda’s Naomh Mearnog

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B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s saved their blushes in a fantastic turn around in the last 10 minutes of their championship showdown with Naomh Mearnog, when an inspired substitution

by Liam O’Dwyer in the shape of Mark McCabe led them to a one-point win.

A man earmarked by O’Dwyer in the lead up to the game, Dubs’ U-21 captain Kevin O’Brien, looked as if he put the Portmarknock men on their way to victory when he kicked his side ahead inside the last 10 minutes, but Simon Lambert levelled the score from the following kick-out with McCabe then putting over the winning score, his third since his late introduction.

The return of Michael

Darragh MacAuley proved an important factor, winning possession in the final exchanges.

But Mearnog will be disappointed after such an impressive display not to have won a free kick that would have levelled the scores and sent the fixture to a replay.

Mearnog started with flair, taking a 1-1 lead when Ryan O’Sullivan’s def t f lick found the back of the net after the ’Boden back lines failed to deal with the advancing play. However, a fightback came in the shape of some fantastic play that manifested itself in a well-worked goal that came from the backlines before being finished by Darren O’Reilly with Andrew Kerin putting one over to level the affair.

A goal from the towering 6ft 7in frame of Sean Kenny for Mearnog saw his side go in to half-time with a two point lead 2-5 to 1-6,

while Ryan Basquel, Dara Nelson, Lambert and Kerin all pointed to narrow the gap.

Mearnog were the first to score after the break, tagging on a point before Kerin put a free over to reduce the gap back to a couple of scores but the big man Kenny put away his second goal of the day to leave the AFL1 side with a lot to do.

Points from Kerin, Basquel and Lambert gave the Boden men a lifeline, putting them within two points of the underdogs with 10

minutes to go, before McCabe’s entrance and St Enda’s consequently snatched victory.

Mearnog will no doubt take a lot of positives out of the game, but their failure to convert from open play after Kenny’s goal will disappoint.

Ballyboden on the other hand will look to push on after getting the frighteners put on them by the Portmarknock side, and they will have to perform a lot better if they’re to make a real stab at the championship this year.

OUR intermediate footballers ended

B championship quarter-final on

their run in the championship on

Saturday at 6pm at home. Support

Saturday last in the Naul against

requested for these two crucially

a strong and skilful St Patrick’s,

important games.

Donabate side. Olaf’s battled hard

In Croke Park on Sunday, the Dub-

against a very strong wind in the

lin minors play Meath in the All-

first period keeping in touch to trail

Ireland minor football final. Naomh

by three points, 0-6 to 0-3, at half-

Olaf player David Byrne will captain

time.

Dublin. Best of luck to David and the

Some poor shooting resulted in several wides at the beginning of

Dublin minors from all in Naomh Olaf.

the second half for Olaf’s and cost

The 25-card game will resume in

us dearly. Pat’s handled the windy

the bar on Monday, September 24 at

conditions better and in the end ran

9pm. New players welcome.

out deserving winners on a score 0-13 to 0-6.

Our senior hurlers take on Kilmacud Crokes in the senior hurling

Our condolences to senior hurling manager Enda Kinsella on the death of his grandmother Kitty Kennedy.

Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S WELL done to the senior footballers on a

JustMaths.ie in Templeogue is pleased

narrow championship win over Naomh

to announce a bursary of €250 for the

Mearnog.

next three years to the best perform-

Well done to the junior B team on

ing Leaving Cert student and €150 per

reaching the championship final. Top

annum to the club. A list of this year’s

marks to the senior B camogie team on

potential recipients is currently being

reaching the championship semi-finals.

compiled and the winner will be pre-

The camogie association’s inaugural

sented with a cheque at the end of Sep-

All-Ireland U-14 blitz took place on Sat-

tember. All students must be playing

urday, with Boden hosting Division 1 and

members with Ballyboden.

co-hosting Division 2.

Twelve county teams played at Boden and congratulations to the Wexford team on a deserved win. Well done to

Many thanks to Liam Deane and his team on a very successful golf classic.

Bingo has resumed on Tuesdays at 8.30pm in the lounge. All welcome.

Orla, Catherine and their support team

The club lotto resumes in two weeks’

on a tremendously well organised and

time; see the website for details of how

successful day.

to join.

FOXROCK/CABINTEELY THIS was another successful weekend

The senior ladies’ team will hold a

in the club where teams were playing

quiz night in the Graduate on Tuesday,

the final match of the round-robin

September 25. This is to raise much-

stage of the ladies’ juvenile champi-

needed funds for their Leinster club

onshipd.

championship campaign which starts

The U-12As, U-13As and U-14As are through to their division one championship semi-finals.

The U-12Cs, U-16s and minors are all through to the division two semi-finals.

in early October.

Don’t forget the club dinner dance in on November 16 in the Stillorgan Park Hotel. Tickets are selling out fast so book your ticket early.

These matches will take place over the

Well done to all the girls who received

coming two weekends and we wish the

their Junior Cert results last Wednes-

girls all the best of luck.

day.

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The Dublin minors will hope they can reach for the stars once more when they meet Meath in the All-Ireland football final on Sunday

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JOHN McGrath, Naomh Olaf’s minor manager, has praised Dublin minor captain and club mate David Byrne as a “local idol” ahead of the young fullback’s All-Ireland final outing this Sunday in Croke Park.

As for Byrne’s importance to Olaf, McGrath ran out of superlatives for the talented footballer, describing it as one of the biggest honours the club has ever received.

“It’s absolutely huge that we have a young man captaining the Dublin minors,” McGrath said. “It couldn’t get any bigger, it’s the first time anything like this has ever happened at the club.”

Despite the uniqueness of the situation the minor manager, who has devoted many years to the development of young players, believes the captaincy is completely warranted.

“It’s his athleticism, his application and his fitness that separate him from everyone else. He is a very fit lad, and he applies himself to a regime to keep himself in such exceptional shape.

“His temperament is unparal-

lelled; he’s a big lad and he is well able to stand his ground, but you never see him getting involved in any scuffles or picking up bookings.

“Leadership skills come so naturally to him; he is constantly encouraging everyone around him and he’s certainly no prima donna.

“You’d have to give Dessie Farrell full credit for making him captain because he is not one from one of the elite teams, but his selection is certainly warranted,” said McGrath.

Byrne has been an amazing asset to the Dublin minors this year. His finger tip save in the Kerry game was highlighted and McGrath believes that the young man has been a very important part of his side’s championship run.

“Davy is the rock of that team, I think most people would agree with that and I’ve heard Dessie Farrell say it himself. He leads by example and he can see danger coming from a mile away.

“His whole game was really summed up by that finger tip save in the Kerry game – had that not happened, we mightn’t be talking about a final at all,” said the Olaf man.