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Report slates current pool site aisling kennedy
GLENALBYN is not the best location for a new swimming pool in Stillorgan, according to a report that was made public last week. The report, carried out by DKM Economic Consultants, suggested that it would be more beneficial to develop the new €10m swimming pool on an alternative site in Stillorgan village. Commissioned by Dun Laoghaire-
Rathdown County Council, the report stated that the new facility would offer “most facilities to the wider community, as in addition to a pool and associated services, it has the scope to deliver a community campus”. Deputy Shane Ross (Ind) said: “The report needs to be challenged and tested by the community.” Cllr Liam Dockery (FF) said: “I agree with the report’s recommendations, but nothing is decided yet.” Full Story on Page 2
Cian to meet Sam: Taking his chance to raise the top trophy kilmacud Crokes player Cian
O’Sullivan took a moment to raise the mighty Sam Maguire trophy to the crowd in O’Connell Street on Monday evening at the public reception for the Dublin Senior Football Team. The Boys in Blue
were given a rousing welcome, following their victory against Kerry in the All-Ireland final last weekend. The sight of the silver trophy hoisted aloft stirred every sporting heart in the busy street. Picture: Stephen Fleming See Gallery on P10; match report on P32
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report Working group focuses on location for new facility
Glenalbyn ‘not best site for pool’ – council aisling kennedy
GLENALBYN is not the best location for the new swimming pool in Stillorgan, according to a report that was made public last week. The report, carried out by DKM Economic Consultants, contained a multi-criteria analysis for the new €10m pool in Stillorgan. It was commissioned by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council. The report states that in February, the Stillorgan Leisure Working Group was set up following a meeting of the council. The working group decided on four options for a new facility: to construct a new facility on the Glenalbyn site; refurbish the existing facility on the Glenalbyn site; develop a new facility on an alternative site in Stillorgan village; or to do
nothing. Following a comprehensive analysis, the DKM repor t stated: “Option three – to develop a new facility on an alternative site in Stillorgan village – would offer most facilities to the wider community, as in addition to a pool and associated services, it has the scope to deliver a community campus. “In addition, following the demolition of the
closed pool located at the Glenalbyn site, there is potential for an additional facility in the locale.” Kilmacud Crokes, the local GAA team who have their club grounds on the same site as the currently closed Glenalbyn Swimming Pool, have stated in the report that they would support the construction of a new swimming pool on an alternative site. The report is now open to the public and comments can be made to the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Citizen Space on the council website until October 2, with a final decision due to be made on the future of the pool at the October council meeting on October 12. Deputy Shane Ross (Ind) said: “The council’s response has come far too late. Yet another report from DKM consultants has been released for public scrutiny. “It sets out the four options the consultants see as open to the council. Two of them address alternative routes to reopening swimming facilities on the site at Glenalbyn. The report needs to be challenged and tested by the community.” Speaking to The Gazette, Cllr Barry Saul (FG) said: “The lack of progress on Glenalbyn has been deeply frustrating to the local people
Currently closed Glenalbyn Swimming Pool. The council is currently considering the future of a new pool for the Stillorgan area.
in Stillorgan. As cathaoirleach and as a local councillor and former user, I will make sure that final decisions are made in order to progress this much needed local facility.” Cllr Liam Dockery (FF) said: “I agree with the report’s recommendations but nothing is decided yet. It’s important that people read the report now and give their views on it.” Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) said: “On the whole, I am in agreement with this report – I think it presents a sensible solution.” Cllr Donnelly and Deputy Ross will hold a public meeting on October 2 at St Raphaela’s Secondary School in Stillorgan to discuss the ongoing plans for the swimming pool site.
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politics: fine gael attack sinn fein over disparaging rugby comment
A tasty way to help India
War of words over ‘West Brits’ slur aisling kennedy
A WAR of words has broken out between Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) and Cllr Sorcha Nic Cormaic (SF) over Donaghmede-based Cllr Michael Mac Donncha (SF) referring to the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) as “West Brits”. Cllr Richmond this week called on Cllr Nic Cormaic to distance herself from comments made by her colleague, Cllr Michael Mac Donncha, on Facebook where he labelled those running rugby in Ireland as “West Brits”. Cllr Mac Donncha spoke out on Facebook last weekend against the use of the rugby anthem,
Ireland’s Call, over our national anthem, Amhran na bhFiann, and said: “It’s not political correctness. It is the inferiority complex and anti-national attitude of the West Brits who still run Irish rugby.” Cllr Richmond said the comments were disappointing from an elected Sinn Fein representative. He added: “It is important that we respect the cultural sensitivities of all the men and women who represent Ireland at rugby with pride, and this sort of petty sniping has no place at such an exciting time for Irish rugby fans. “I would hope Sorcha and all her colleagues would condemn the use of this horrible term, and distance themselves from
Cllr Mac Donncha’s ignorant ideas.” In response, Cllr Nic Cormaic told the Gazette: “I just want to be clear – I love rugby and I watch all the matches in The Willows in Dundrum with my family.” She said, however, that she refuses to distance herself from Cllr Mac Donncha over his views on rugby, and said: “He is entitled to his views, and is an extremely intelligent, hard-working councillor. “If Neale wants to waste his time playing silly games when the county is suffering a housing crisis, and people are suffering daily under the austerity conditions set upon them by his party, then that’s his business.”
A moment to treasure: Sharing lots of pirate fun at Eason Dundrum TV3’s Aisling O’Loughlin was joined by Ballinteer pirate Alannah Buckley at Eason Dundrum recently, where the pair – and their parrot pal – helped to celebrate International Pirate Day. The event at Eason was helping to mark Warner Bros’s upcoming family film, Pan, the latest Hollywood version of the timeless tale of Peter Pan, starring Hugh Jackman. Ahead of the latest arrival of big screen pirates on our shores and screens, Eason is holding a month of Panrelated reading and activities – something to shiver the timbers of any young pirates and readers alike. Picture: Brian McEvoy
ANANDA Restaurant in Dundrum will host a fundraiser in aid of the Hope Foundation on September 29. The Taste of India fundraiser is shaping up to be a great night, with a three-course meal, a complimentary bottle of beer/ cider, and raffle prizes for €50pp. The evening will be hosted by RTE’s Sile Seoige, who is travelling to Kolkata in October as part of the Hope Foundation’s Yoga For Hope programme. The Hope Foundation funds more than 60 diverse projects in India. To book tickets for the Taste of India event, see the Hope Shop at www. hopefoundation.ie/shop/ events, or email HopeAtAnanda@gmail.com.
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council Anger as clarity sought over social housing fund
Confusion over unspent €10.74m aisling kennedy
CONFUSION over how €10.74m should be spent on social housing by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is mounting this week as both the council and the Department of Environment dispute which of them is responsible for the allocation. At a recent council meeting, it emerged that the €10.74m that is currently being held by the council for social housing could not be spent until it received a directive from the Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly. The €10.74m came
from the collection of local property tax (LPT) funds in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown constituency in 2015. A spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council told The Gazette: “Of the council’s 2015 LPT allocation[€43m], €18.59m was allocated to the housing capital area. “From that €18.59m, €7.85m was allocated to fund specific housing initiatives and schemes, with the balance of €10.74m to be used to self-fund extra services required to deliver the new social housing strategy in 2015.”
T he spokesperson added: “Clarification will be sought from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the €10.74m and the spending area to which it is to be allocated.” When contacted by The Gazette, a spokesperson for Minister Kelly said: “We’ve no knowledge of a specific €10m to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown for housing, as referred to. “In respect of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the target was 681 social housing units with €61m funding provision.
“Identifying and developing new social housing projects in relation to that target is a matter for the local authority.” Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBPA) said: “We’re in the biggest housing crisis that the country has ever seen, with 6,000 people currently on the housing waiting list in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. “There are endless people sleeping in hotel rooms, and then we hear that there is €10m there for the last few months that the council hasn’t been allowed to spend because the Minister hasn’t released any regulations for it.
School’s golden jubilee ST RAPHAELA’S Secondary School on the Kilmacud Road will host its golden jubilee celebrations in October. The school, which is run by the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, will hold a mass and reception for former pupils on October 17, and all such pupils are invited to attend. St Raphaela’s Secondary School first opened its doors in September 1965, and at the time it was called Marillac Secondary School. The name of the school was changed to St Raphaela’s in 1977 to mark the canonisation of Saint Raphaela Mary in that year. To attend the golden jubilee celebrations on October 17, email marillac1965@gmail.com. The school are particularly interested to hear from students of the Marillac years.
Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBPA): “We’re in the biggest housing crisis that the country has ever seen, with 6,000 people on the housing waiting list in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown”
“That is a lot of money that is just sitting around while people are living in the worst situations.” Cllr Shane O’Brien (SF) said: “The fact that €10m which was allocated for housing capital and represents 20% of all LPT monies collected remains
sitting in a bank account clearly shows that Minister Alan Kelly and his Department do not fully understand the scale of the crisis we are facing at this present moment.” Cllr O’Brien said that he put forward a motion that was passed
at the council meeting that “demanded that the council write to the Department of Environment immediately, requesting guidelines on how the €10m can be used to fund housing developments across the county”.
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don’sdublin Reflecting on the life and times of Dublin man Edmund Burke EDMUND Burke was born in Dublin on January 12, 1729 to a Protestant father, Richard, and Catholic mother, Mary Nagle, who was from County Cork. Richard was a prosperous solicitor and he sent young Edmund to be educated in a Quaker school in Ballitore, County Kildare. Later, in 1744 he entered Trinity College and in 1747 established a debating society – the Edmund Burke Club. The society merged with the Historical Club in 1770 to form the College Historical Society which is the world’s second oldest student society. He went to London in 1750 to study law, and against the wishes of his father, soon gave up and decided to earn his living by writing. His first published work, A Vindication of Natural Society: A View of the Miseries and Evils Arising to Mankind (1756), attacked social philosophy, especially that of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the great Swiss philosopher. By the late 1750s he counted Samuel Johnston, Oliver Goldsmith, David Garrick and Sir Joshua Reynolds among his circle of friends in London. After a return to Dublin, where he acted as private secretary to William Hamilton, chief secretary for Ireland, he entered parliament in 1765. He spoke out against Britain’s actions in America and thought war was the wrong path to follow. Subsequently, he attacked the French Revolution, for which he was criticised. However, many of his desperate warnings were borne out with the execution of Louis XVI and the rise of the despotic Napoleon. Here is a selection of his many famous quotes: “Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting.” “Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologise for the truth.” “You can never plan the future by the past.” He died in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire on July 9, 1797 and is buried in the local churchyard with his infant son Richard, whose loss affected him deeply.
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Writer, lawyer and debater: Edmund Burke: “Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologise for the truth.”
cabinteely Two single-story extensions welcomed
€125,000 revamp for library works aisling kennedy
CABINTEELY Library is set to receive two new single-storey extensions over the coming year as part of a badly needed revamp that will cost €125,000 to complete. A report on the upgrade works, which will be completed as
part of the Capital Programme, was presented at the Dun LaoghaireRathdow n County Council meeting last week, where it showed the full extent of the revamp. To the north of the building, an extension that will accommodate a new staff office will
be built. This extension will also have a link to the main library.
Extension To the south of the building, an extension that will accommodate a disabled toilet and baby changing area will be built. This will also have a link to the main
library. The extensions will not be visible from the front of the building, but they will provide a valuable amenity for the local public building. The building works are set to begin on site in the next few weeks with work due to be completed by the end
of 2015. The library will not close for the duration of the upgrade works.
Welcomed Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) welcomed the upgrade works on the library and said it was “badly needed for the area”.
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council Area committee meeting confirms facility to be included in works
Running track in master plan for Marlay Park aisling kennedy
A NEW running track is set to be included in the new master plan for Marlay Park, according to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. At the recent Dundrum area committee meeting, Cllr Neale
Richmond (FG) asked what the status of the proposed running track for Marlay Park is. In response, the council said: “There are plans to include a running track in Marlay Park and it is provided for in the Capital Programme. “It is part of a draft master
plan being developed for the park.” A revamped master plan for Marlay Park is currently being drafted by the council following discussions at the Dundrum area committee meeting about the current draft plan. The current such master
plan does include the provision for a running track in the southwest corner of the park, but the revamped plan has yet to be revealed to councillors. After the meeting, Cllr Richmond said: “The new Marlay Park master plan must include a running track.
“Marlay Park has become an extremely popular spot for running, with the Marlay Park run attracting more than 400 participants a week, and the park being used for many charity fun runs, including the Darkness into Light run that attracted 3,000 participants
in May.” He added: “With the closure of the running track in UCD, and the growth of a number of local athletic clubs, it is vital that the building of a running track not only be included in a new master plan, but that it be made a priority.”
Workshop for those caring for people with dementia aisling kennedy
A WORKSHOP for families of people with dementia will be held on September 28 in St Laurence’s Parish Centre in Stillorgan at 2pm. The purpose of the workshop, which is being held by Home Instead Senior Care, is to support family carers who are providing care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Family caregivers are invited to attend and learn practical techniques to support them in their role of family carer. Some of the techniques will include suggested approaches when helping with
personal care activities, understanding behavioural symptoms, learning how to start conversations for effective communication, recognise ways to prevent behavioural symptoms, and discover ways to care for yourself. David Healy, owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Leopardstown, said: “We are proud to host this workshop for family carers. It’s World Alzheimer’s Month, and we have clients living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, so it was important to support family carers in the local community.” To register, call 01 206 8022, or sign up online at www.homeinstead.ie.
Cllr Peter O’Brien, the newly-appointed leader for the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Labour Party grouping
politics: leader for dun laoghaire-rathdown
Peter O’Brien to lead Labour group aisling kennedy
THE Dun LaoghaireRathdown Labour Party grouping has appointed Cllr Peter O’Brien as its new leader. Cllr O’Brien, who works as a community worker with Southside Partnership, said that he is keen that the Labour Party continues to progress Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown “as an optimal area to work and live in”. He said: “As the largest opposition group on the council, with seven representatives, the Labour
Party will continue to provide the leadership and constructive criticism that is required so that the council continues to hear the voice of everyone in the area.” Cllr O’Brien said he was honoured to have been chosen to lead the Labour Party grouping on the council and said that he looked forward to working with his party colleagues in the future. T he news of Cllr O’Brien’s appointment follows a turbulent few months for the party in the Dun LaoghaireRathdown constituency.
In May, Cllr Richard Humphreys resigned his position in the council following his appointment as a High Court judge at a Cabinet meeting in Sligo. Following this news, Deputy Eamon Gilmore announced that he would not be seeking re-election in the Dublin Rathdown constituency in the upcoming general election. Cllr O’Brien paid tribute to the work of Richard Humphreys and welcomed his replacement, Cllr Carron McKinney, who was co-opted at
a recent Labour Party meeting. He said: “2016 will continue to be a key year for local jobs and growth as workers and their dependants can expect the Labour Party in Government to deliver real benefits in their wage packets in the upcoming budget. “Continued growth in the economy has brought real dividends to the Dun LaoghaireRathdown area, and it was vital that the county council played its role in enhancing this growth potential.”
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Luke O’Connor, Helen Daly and Lee O’Connor
Dublin supporters Sarah, Ellie and Mia Banks
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PixieBelle adds a touch of magic to Orlaith Finnegan’s face. Pictures: Geraldine Woods
nutgrove: BIRTHDAY EVENTS CONTINUE AT CENTRE
Celebrating 30 years of business W
ITH Nutgrove Shopping Centre continuing a month of celebrations to mark its 30th birthday, children have been the centre’s focus of attention as it reached out to the up and coming citizens of the area. With this in mind, lots of children enjoyed face- and tattoo-painting at the centre recently, with street theatre performers adding to their upbeat mood. Away from the entertainment, shoppers young and old alike were able to avail of a wide range of special offers and sales at the centre, as retailers helped to mark the momentous month.
Jaydan Daly had only one thing on his mind when he came to shop at Nutgrove
Holly Robin and June Redican
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Zoe and Robin Garry enjoyed a little joy ride Ashley Brennan Alanna Daly is all smiles
Lorraine Barnes joined in the fun
Caoimhe and Orlaith Finnegan
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Ellie and David Galloway
Liona Cassidy with Sid, Ben and Casair Feidhlim. Pictures: Stephen Fleming
Dubliners have never been happier to be blue
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’CONNELL Street was transformed into a sea of blue earlier this week when possibly the nation’s best-loved name – Sam Maguire – paid a visit, courtesy of the victorious Dublin Senior Football Team, the
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newly-crowned All-Ireland champions who were honoured with a city centre reception. The famous trophy was hoisted into the air to a deafening cheer from the crowd, with
Dubliners and onlookers in the closed-off thoroughfare delighted to pay tribute to the Dublin team, following their 0-12 to
0-09 victory against Kerry at Croke Park last weekend, despite the terrible weather. However, the match’s rain was banished for sunny smiles all round once Sam showed up, with even Kerry fans applauding the sight.
Sam and his new friends – Dublin captain Stephen Cluxton and the rest of the boys
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The wait was hard, but
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Criona Ni Dhalaigh, among the
worthwhile in the end
notable speakers paying tribute to the Dublin team
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dublinlife Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week
a day in the life: Guinness ambassador Aaron Ridgeway
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Storehouse job a taste of the good life
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The many thousands of people who visit Ireland each year will always prioritise the Guinness Storehouse as one of their must-see attractions during their stay. With such a vast obligation to meet expectations and to keep the Guinness brand as a key symbol of Ireland, it is no wonder that a huge amount of work goes into its operation. This week The Gazette caught up with beer specialist and Guinness Storehouse ambassador Aaron Ridgeway to describe a typical day in his life. “The time I’d leave my house at changes every day. I work shifts so the earliest I would head off would be around 7am. “I live near the Phoenix Park, which is only about a 20-minute walk away from the Guinness Storehouse which is brilliant. “My role is to basically make Guinness ambassadors out of anyone who walks into the building. I do that with interacting with anyone who comes through our doors by offering them a welcome, whoever they are.
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‘Usually I’m fairly okay when I’m meeting celebrities but when Chris Hadfield came into the Storehouse I was very excited and extremely nervous’
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Sharing the rich history of Guinness is part of the job for Aaron Ridgeway
“Personally, a big part of my job involves doing tasting sessions and talking about all of the different variants of Guinness that we have. I also do connoisseur sessions where our visitors get to try our variants in a private bar.” Asked if he has ever crossed paths with anyone famous within the Guinness Storehouse, Ridgeway said that he had the pleasure of meeting actor and Anchor Man lead David Koechner and astronaut Chris Hadfield. “Usually I’m fairly okay when I’m meeting celebrities but when Chris Hadfield came into the Storehouse I
was very excited and extremely nervous. “The man has literally been to the outer regions of the earth so trying to impress him was a very big deal to us.” Ridgeway added that travelling abroad to launch a new type of Guinness or to simply keep the Guinness brand in the minds of people outside Ireland is also a big part of his job. “The last trip I was on was for the launching of a new variant in Mauritius. It was amazing to go over there and meet the people. We had a massive launch with lots of food and
drink, along with teaching the bartenders around the island how to pour our pints correctly. “The time I get home at varies a lot too. I could walk in the door at 10 in the evening or even be out of here by 5pm. When I finish I may go for a pint or just chill at home and read.” Guinness Storehouse is open seven days a week from 9.30am until 5pm. Adult admission is €20, which includes a complimentary pint of Guinness in Gravity Bar, 5th floor restaurants or the Guinness Academy. Book online at www.guinness-storehouse.com
THE June Rodgers Christmas Show is back again this year, and with Tristan McManus providing the choreography for the show, it promises to be a brilliant Christmas party night. McManus, who is originally from Bray, is best known for his appearances on Dancing with the Stars, and Strictly Come Dancing. McManus is now putting June and her troupe through their paces for this year’s Strictly Christmas Show at the Red Cow Moran Hotel. The show promises plenty of Latin moves, glitz and glamour, along with June’s usual brand of comedic laughter. June is also celebrating 25 years in showbusiness this year so there’s sure to be some unpredictable surprises throughout the shows. The June Rodgers Strictly Christmas Shows will run from November 27 to November 29. Tickets, which include a dinner and show, start from €55 per person, with special overnight packages available too. For further information, see www.redcowmoranhotel.com.
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Celebrate 50 years of the best in antiques Over 15,000 people are expected to discover the delights of Irish antiques at the 50th Irish Antique Dealers Fair at the RDS, from September 25-27. Antiques Roadshow stars Judith Miller and Mark Hill head a packed programme which has been organised to celebrate the golden jubilee of the annual fair that manages to combine contemporary design history with the best of Irish antiques. The fair, the second oldest of its kind in the world, was founded by Dublin entrepreneur Louis O’Sullivan at a time when most antiques were being exported from the country. George Stacpoole, chairman of the Irish Antique Dealers Association (IADA), said: “For the past 50 years, people have been attending the fair to discover something different, that magical piece that can make a home. “We have a carefully selected blend of antique and contemporary exhibitors, allowing all ages to focus on the unique yet affordable design that appeals to
them.” Admission to this fair is €10, available at the door.
getting out those festival gloves A boxing tournament and intercultural event is taking place this week in Aughrim Street Sports Centre in Smithfield. Smithfield Box Fest is now in its sixth year and the main aim of the festival is to show how boxing can be used as a successful tool for integration both socially and culturally. The week will take place from September 21 - 27 and will include a boxing tournament that will take place over two of the days (September 25 and 26) and will involve over 100 boxers from various countries along with a training camp for the participants and various intercultural activities. Igor Khmil, coach of Smithfield amateur boxing club, said: “The festival will show how sport has no boundaries or limits and I know that all the teams will come together in a spirit of sportsmanship and fair-
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ness.” Tickets are available for purchase through the club on 087 955 2654 or 087 779 3475.
a friendly night of friends trivia Following their sold out Harry Potter table quiz in September, SpunOut.ie’s next quiz will be on the hit TV show Friends. The event which takes place at 7pm on October 6 at D2 nightclub, Harcourt Street, will cover the length and breadth of all seasons featuring Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Joey and Phoebe. With 238 episodes of the US series, those wishing to participate in the table quiz are advised to indulge themselves in the show. Episodes are currently being aired round-the-clock on Comedy Central. There will be eight rounds of eight questions, including a video round and a picture round. Tickets are priced at €30 for a team of four or €8 per person. All funds raised will be donated to SpunOut. ie, the youth information
Antique lovers are in for a treat at the Irish Antique Dealers Fair at the RDS
website. SpunOut.ie aims to educate and inform readers about the importance of holistic wellbeing and how good health can be maintained, both physically and mentally.
van Tribute band to play dundrum THE Van Morrison tribute band, Celtic Soul, will return to the Mill Theatre in Dundrum on October 24. The band, who recently played a show in Belfast to mark the eve of Morrison’s bir thday, previously played to the largest worldwide gathering of hardcore fans since the Astral Weeks
concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009. On the birthday itself, the band played in Bangor at the same time as Morrison played in Belfast. Then they raced up to see the man himself play before the gig finished that night. Tickets are available for the Celtic Soul gig at www.milltheatre.ie
burton’s austere radio interview WHETHER deserved or not, Tanaiste Joan Burton takes a disproportionate amount of flak for Government decisions compared with her political colleagues – and usually with a smile.
The smile was dropped in a Morning Ireland interview with Gavin Jennings recently, when the Labour Party leader and Social Protection Minister was run through the mill with dogged questions about her policies on targeted increases in social welfare benefits. Jennings backed her into a corner: “Yes, but with respect a child benefit increase to every child, to every family in the country, is not a targeted increase. What benefit cuts I have asked you about, are you going to reverse?” Burton had had enough at that point and decided she wasn’t play-
ing nice anymore. “Gavin, can I just say to you, I think that’s quite an extraordinary statement by RTE that child benefit doesn’t benefit families with children. I don’t know what world RTE inhabits, perhaps in Dublin 4.” Apparently, Jennings was highly insulted by this and wrapped up the interview without further comment. Afterwards, the exchange continued with Jennings telling Burton she had overstepped the mark. Finally, Morning Ireland editor Brendan Fitzpatrick intervened a n d p r e ve n t e d a ny bloodshed.
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FEATURE escape the mayhem: ‘life’s too short for bad fiction’
Weather woman walks in sunshine aisling kennedy
RTE weather report presenter, secretary of the Irish Meteorological Society, and all round science aficionado Evelyn Cusack is a busy woman as she juggles many different aspects of her career on a daily basis. She is currently raising awareness for age-related macular degeneration and contributed to the booklet, Your Defining Moment, as part of the awareness campaign for people over 50 to
have their eyes tested. She also regularly gives lectures on science and will be speaking at the Clifden Arts Festival this week. Taking time out to escape the mayhem is something she doesn’t always see as a necessity but when she does she has an array of interesting ways to unwind after a long day. “I’m not really a stressed person but I do think it’s important to exercise at least an hour a day as our bodies are
meant to exercise. I’d recommend everyone to go for a good walk, especially before breakfast if possible, because when you’re getting fresh air and, hopefully, some vitamin D from the sunshine, it’s a great start to the day.” Cusack has a passion for science and explains that one of her favourite things to do is watch science documentaries such as Horizon on BBC Four and other science programmes. “I also love Netflix so
I watch different series. I find that great. I love getting into a new series like Breaking Bad or Suits.” Cusack also loves to read a good book and if it’s science related, she’s usually immediately hooked. “I tend to read science books, I don’t really like fiction that much. There’s a lot of bad fiction out there and I just think life is too short to read a bad book!” One of the things Cusack really enjoys after a busy day is to sit
Evelyn Cusack on top of the world at work in the Met Office in Glasnevin
and listen to music. Her favourite radio stations are Newstalk and Lyric FM. “I listen to a lot of radio and my particular favourites are John Kelly on Lyric FM in the
afternoons, and also at night there’s a brilliant programme on between 10pm and 1am called Blue of the Night. I love listening to that because it plays very eclectic
music; it’s a really good show.” To download Your Defining Moment and to find out where you can get your eyes tested for free see www.AMD.ie
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Trad for Trocaire will include fundraisers for refugee crisis keith bellew
MUSICIANS across Dublin are getting ready for Trad for Trocaire week, which takes place from Friday, September 25, to Friday, October 2, in support of Syrian refugees. Trocaire has reported an outpouring of concern from trad musicians for Syrian refugees and is asking people to support their local Trad for Trocaire seisiun to aid people living through poverty
and conflict. The annual week of fundraising and traditional Irish music is run by Trocaire and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. Trocaire community fundraising officer Katie Bolger said the charity had an overwhelming response from trad musicians and members of Comhaltas concerned about the suffering of refugees. “This crisis has moved people to reach out to their communities and
to see what they can do to help people in the world, who are struggling through war and poverty. “Some musicians are holding two sessions this year, one to support Trad for Trocaire, which funds Trocaire’s long-term overseas development projects, and a second to fundraise for our work with refugees from Syria and Iraq.” To organise a session in Dublin or find out when sessions are taking place, see ww.trocaire.org/trad.
Marriage equality campaigners: including Moninne Griffith (extreme left), Senator David Norris, Deputy John Lyons (Lab) and Deputy Pat Carey (FF)
legislation: Details of bill yet to be ‘sifted through’
Gay couples expect to be able to marry soon keith bellew
F OL L OW I N G t h e unprecedented voter turnout and resounding Yes vote in the Marriage Referendum in May, the Marriage Bill has been published by Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald and approved by the Government. It is now hoped that same-sex couples will be able to marry by Christmas. The key provisions of the Bill include the removal of the statutory impediment in section 2(2)(e) of the Civil Registration Act 2004, preventing parties of the same sex from marrying. This will enable two persons to marry without distinction as to their sex. Couples who are already in civil partnerships will be able to marry one another without hav-
ing to dissolve their civil partnership. The civil partnership will be dissolved as of the date of the marriage. Foreign marriages between same sex couples will be recognised under Irish law as marriages. The Bill also specifies that religious bodies will not be compelled to recognise or sanction a particular form of marriage that they do not recognise. Minister Fitzgerald also announced that she is working with the Department of Social Protection to reduce the fees for civil partners wishing to marry from €200 to €50. Kieran Rose, co-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (Glen), which campaigned for marriage equality said the group warmly welcomed the Government’s deci-
sion. “The right to marry for lesbian and gay couples is now in the Irish Constitution, thanks to the people of Ireland who resoundingly voted in favour of it on May 22. “We hope that the Bill can be brought through the Dail and Seanad as quickly as possible and that we will see lesbian and gay couples marry within the next couple of months.” Speaking to The Gazette, Glen director and Yes Equality cofounder Brian Sheehan commended the Government for bringing the Bill forward quickly. “These are the final steps to ensure equal citizenship for lesbian and gay people. All across the country there are many lesbian and gay people who have waited
decades to say ‘I do’ to the person they love and they’re counting down the weeks. “We would hope that given the huge support for marriage equality across Ireland, from all political parties and so many independent TDs, that the Bill will go quickly through the Dail and Seanad and that we can see the first weddings between lesbian and gay couples before Christmas.” He said he hadn’t sifted through the “gory details” of the Bill but the principles of it were great. He said the reduction of fees for civil partners who married was “a very generous and important gesture”. Minister Fitzgerald brought the Marriage Bill before the Dail on Wednesday, September 23 where it was approved.
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features food drive: call to help gather unwanted fruit from across the city to help charities
Plucking at a way to help the community aisling kennedy
A GROUP of volunteers who want to give back to the community are organising a Falling Fruit project this autumn whereby they will collect fruit from trees around the Dublin area and redistribute it to food charities. The group, WeShare Dublin, want to collect fruit that would otherwise go to waste due to it never being picked or rotting on the ground. Bernie Brannick, coordinator of WeShare Dublin, told The Gazette that she came up with the idea of the Falling Fruit project when she watched a YouTube
video of a group called Abundance Manchester who were doing a similar fruit-collecting drive for charities in England. Brannick said: “I was so impressed with the video and I thought this is something we could do in Dublin.” She contacted FoodCloud.ie, an organisation which was set up by two young women in Trinity College to connect charities with available food around the city. “I contacted them and they said that they would be willing to collect and distribute the fruit we find to local c h a r i t i e s . We we r e
delighted when they came on board.” Brannick’s main challenge now is to find private gardens and community gardens that have fruit that may be going to waste. “We’re trying to find large gardens with more than just one tree, we would like larger gardens with several trees with lots of fruit. For example, there is a community garden in DCU which has apple trees and DCU have agreed for us to come along and pick the fruit after the community have availed of the fruit they need. “We would ask any owners of private gar-
dens who have a lot of fruit going to waste to get involved and allow us come along to pick the fruit.” As well as providing fruit to charities, Brannick also envisages leaving a box of fruit in local community areas for people to avail of too. “The whole idea is about sharing the fruit that would normally go to waste,” she said. If you would like to volunteer to collect fruit with the Falling Fruit project, or if you know of any area where there is a lot of fruit that goes to waste, then contact Bernie Brannick at bernaidine@eircom.net.
Bernie Brannick, co-ordinator of WeShare Dublin: “We would ask any owners of private gardens who have a lot of fruit going to waste to get involved and allow us come along to pick the fruit”
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UN and EU must step up to Syrian challenge
EU efforts to solve the refugee crisis, writes Barry Andrews, are like using a teaspoon to empty a bath with the taps still running T H E Un i t e d Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, admitted last week that the UN had “failed the Syrian people”. In truth, it was more a statement of the obvious than an admission. After all, it has hardly gone unnoticed that little has been done to halt the nearly five years of carnage in Syria. The UN has not been alone in its inaction. The world has stood by while Syria’s cities and towns have been levelled by rocket and bomb, and its civilians slaughtered in their hundreds of thousands. It is the innocent and the defenceless who suffer most in a conflict, and few have suffered more than the ordinary people of Syria. Conser vative estimates have 250,000 people killed; more than one million injured; and in excess of 11.5 million (more than half the prewar population of 22 million) driven from their homes by the violence. At least eight children are killed every day. Goal has been working inside Syria since late 2012, and during that time the situation has worsened year on year. We are delivering aid to one million people, and our staff witness at
firsthand the bereaved, injured and traumatised of this conflict. They deal every day with the children left parentless; the parents left childless; and those left with neither home nor loved ones. It has long been a cause of deep frustration for Goal that multinational organisations, supposedly dedicated to upholding the rights of the individual, have acted as spectators to this carnage.
120,000: a mere drop in the ocean, designed to ease pressure on Hungary, Italy and Greece rather than realistically address the crisis. To do that, the conflict which is driving growing numbers of Syrian people to abandon their homeland must be alleviated. With these minuscule proposals on refugees, the EU is addressing a symptom rather than the cause of this crisis – like trying to empty
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‘It has long been a cause of deep frustration for Goal that multinational organisations have acted as spectators to this carnage. For its part, the EU has largely restricted itself to occasional hand-wringing statements on Syria.’
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For its part, the EU has largely restricted itself to occasional hand-wringing statements on Syria. Until now, that is. Last week’s EU proposals on refugee quotas for member states marked a change in approach. But it is not nearly enough. I welcome any initiative that eases the suffering of refugees, but there are, at least, four million Syrian refugees, and the EU is proposing to resettle only
a bath with a teaspoon while the taps are running. The majority of Syria’s four million refugees are in neighbouring countries, with Turkey absorbing at least half the total. It was notable that the EU proposal did not make any reference to providing further support to Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan. These countries could only ever accommodate a finite number of refu-
gees. It was hardly unpredictable then, with the conflict in Syria allowed continue uninterrupted, that the tide of people fleeing for their lives would eventually spread beyond the immediate region and into Europe. This tide will continue, and in all likelihood grow, as long as the conflict rages. It is beyond the gift of the EU, as a collective body, to directly affect the situation inside Syria. It cannot intervene to bring relief to the people. But it can put pressure on the UN to do so, which certainly has the authority to intervene. Given that the refugee crisis has begun to encroach on Europe, if for no other reason than self-interest, the EU should be lobbying the UN to do more. Perhaps Mr Ban’s public admission that his organisation has failed the people of Syria is a precursor to that great wrong being righted. Let us hope so, for if it isn’t the people of Syria will continue to suffer, and continue to flee the country. After nearly five years of increasingly bloody conflict, the people of Syria have lost hope of a return to normality. There is no prospect of this war abating of its
Barry Andrews, chief executive of Goal, says that until recently the EU had done little more than wring its hands regarding the unfolding refugee crisis
own accord. They have given up on anyone inter vening on their behalf. If only for their children’s sake ever-increasing numbers are determined to leave. Who among us can blame them? It is the most natural thing in
the world to want to flee to safety; to where life prospects for self and family are enhanced. Goodness knows, enough of our ancestors did it.
Barry Andrews Goal chief executive
To donate to Goal’s work in Syria, or to sign a petition calling on European representatives to put pressure on the international community to find a solution to the Syrian crisis, please visit www. goalglobal.org
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OUT&ABOUT Never be out of the loop on what’s happening in Dublin! Let Out&About be your guide to all that is stylish, cultural and essential across the city and beyond this week
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voyage of discovery: with irish language literary festival imram
Joni Mitchell as Gaeilge
keith bellew news@gazettegroup.com
THE Irish Language Literature Festival returns to Dublin from October 10 to 18, in a multifaceted showcase of literature, music, theatre, dance, poetry, readings, talks, discussions and workshops. The Irish word Imram means voyage of discovery. Festival organisers say that is what is in store for those attending regarding the contemporary, cutting edge and diverse Irish language literary scene. Speaking to The Gazette, festival director Liam Carson says the idea for Imram came when he realised there was no dedicated festival for Irish language literature.
“We’re trying to present Irish literature in a way that’s imaginative. There’s a multimedia context to what we do. It’s not just people coming along to hear somebody droning on a stage. There’s visuals always; we commission soundtracks, new music and visuals.” He adds that the words are displayed on a screen throughout the readings so people can follow it more easily, as dialects and pronunciation often create barriers for the people trying to learn. There are a number of unique and intriguing events planned this year, one of which is Trickster Bird, a multimedia show of poetry and song about corvids: ravens, magpies and, especially, crows. “There’s a lot of literature in every
country about crows; every mythology has references to crows. It’s very strong in Irish culture. “We’ve put together a series of poems and songs in Irish, English and Scots. Margaret Lonergan, who has been working with Imram for a number of years, has beautiful artwork and photographs of crows that will appear behind the pots as they read. At the same time experimental musician and composer, Sean Mac Erlaine will play the clarinet and saxophone, creating sound effects including actual field recordings of crows.” And Sweet Fire: The Joni Mitchell Project celebrates the very best of Mitchell’s songs, as Gaeilge. Carson says that translating the music of famous folk artists into Irish
is something Imram does each year. Initially, this stemmed from his own personal desire to translate the songs of Bob Dylan into Irish. Because it worked so well Imram has been translating other artists every year since. “It worked very well because a lot of his songs come from the American folk tradition, which is connected to Irish, Scottish and English traditional music going way back. It’s not just literal translation. Gabriel Rosenstock, who is one of the translators on this project, will find an Irish place name or phrase to replace an American one.” The poetry element of Imram 2015 is led by Homage to Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill, which honours this multi award winning Irish poet. For more information visit www.imram.ie
The Dublin Gazette Newspaper Group have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is George, a five-yearold male German Shepherd crossbreed. He is finding kennel life quite stressful so we are very eager to find his forever home soon. George is looking for a quiet home with older teenagers or adults where he can feel safe and be allowed to relax. If you think you could offer George his forever home, please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook. com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. Don’t forget that you can also support Dogs Trust by checking out their online shop www.dogstrustshop.ie
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Furry nice styles for autumn escapades WITH much cooler days just around the corner and some predicting the worst winter in 40 years, what better way to keep warm than in some fake fur? From Bet Lynch leopard print to more muted tones, fur is more doable than you might think. Just check out this chevron faux fur coat from Biba! A faux fur gilet screams Kate Moss, while a navy pea coat with fur collar will be wearable to work. If you are too scared to go all-out in fur, a cute beanie with a fur bobble is a nice way to give the trend a nod.
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Style icon and creative director of Ciate London, Olivia Palermo, will launch her Olivia Palermo X Black floor-length gown, €149
Ciate London Make-Up collection on September 26
BT to welcome Olivia Palermo for launch
Ashley dress, €119
50s Cobalt Hero Dress, €119; Red Jayne Dress, €119
Lennon Courtney added to Dunnes Stores designers THE addition of Lennon Courtney adds to the growing reputation of Dunnes Stores as the premium high street store group bringing affordable fashion and some of the best contemporary Irish design to a much wider audience. This latest collection brings a seductive, contemporary edge to Dunnes Stores’s existing fashion line-up, with strong and form-flattering silhouettes from Lennon Courtney.
Carolyn Donnelly, creative director for Dunnes Stores, said: “T he collaboration marks yet another significant development in reinforcing our position as a designer-led fashion business.” For Lennon Courtney, this exclusive collaboration with Dunnes Stores provides an extensive and powerful retail platform which will bring their exciting designs to a much wider customer base. Speaking on behalf
of Lennon Courtney, Sonya Lennon said: “Dunnes Stores is such a natural fit for us, given their stable of prestigious Irish designers. We feel we can now grow our visibility and accessibility as Irish designers. We love the idea that many more women will now be able to buy our clothes.” Lennon Cour tney now joins the company of esteemed Irish designers such as Paul Costelloe, Carolyn Donnelly, Leigh Tucker and Helen James at Dunnes Stores.
Designers Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon
FASHIONISTAS will be thronging to Brown Thomas this Saturday when style icon and creative director of Ciate London, Olivia Palermo, will be in Grafton St on Saturday, September 26 to officially launch the highly-anticipated Olivia Palermo X Ciate London Make-Up collection. Customers who make a Ciate London X Olivia Palermo purchase in Brown Thomas Dublin or online at BrownThomas.com from September 21 to 26 will have the opportunity to join Olivia for an exclusive meet-and-greet in store that Saturday, from noon to 3pm. Upon purchase, customers will receive a special wristband that will grant access to the meet-and-greet, where they can get a photo with Olivia and have their product signed. As guest creative director for the brand, Olivia has expanded the collection from nail polish to include makeup that reflects her own beauty style. The new collection of cosmetics, housed in luxurious black and gold packaging, includes four Satin Kiss lipsticks,
a smoky eye palette in nine of Olivia’s favourite shades, two gel kohl eyeliners with blending tips and two Cheekbone Cheat blush/bronzer compacts designed to contour and add warmth. ------------------------
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Palermo said: “When developing the collection, I wanted to create a variety of textures and shades in the same way I love to mix patterns, fabrics and accessories to style the perfect outfit. “Many of the names were chosen to represent not only the hue but the unique textures specially developed for this collection. Others are eclectic touches from my own life and style – I can’t wait for [everyone] to play and discover the products I had so much fun creating.”
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TRAVEL OUT&ABOUT fast TRAVEL NEWS Take a break now the kids are back in school
city sights: there is lots of short break choice this season
ian begley
The Algarve is popular for late season sun. Picture: Ana Guzzo via Flickr Creative Commons
Snap up these late, great sunshine deals STILL hoping to enjoy a week in the sun before the winter sets in? Then why not spoil yourself in a country where the sun always shines. If you are after a last minute dash to the sun, the Algarve is an extremely popular destination with holidaymakers of all ages. Budget Travel is offering a getaway for €319 per person from October 10. This sun-drenched corner of southern Portugal is the perfect choice, being home to spectacular beaches, secluded coves, a jaw-dropping rocky coastline, delicious local cuisine, year-round sunshine and amazing natural wonders, which are all waiting to be discovered. For €359, a holiday in Benidorm, Spain, will surely get rid of any post summer blues. Located in sunny Costa Blanca, from October 17 visitors will be able to bask on the golden sandy beaches from morning until dusk, experience total luxury in one of Benidorm’s beach-front hotels, or be a short hop from amazing shopping opportunities at the hip boutiques, dine at stel-
lar restaurants or sip expertly crafted cocktails at the swanky bars. If you adore spending time in the great outdoors then Majorca, which is the largest of the Balearics, is definitely a holiday destination worth going to. From October 6, at €419, you can explore sweeping bays, sandy coves and tiny inlets, and swim in turquoise waters. For those who want to experience Majorca’s incredible party scene, Magaluf, with its electrifying nightlife, is not to be missed. A sun holiday to Fuerteventura is a holiday like no other. Spend your days lazing on white sandy beaches, relax in peaceful resorts marvelling at the unbelievable year round sunshine. Explore the famous volcanic landscape, be blown away by incredible sand dunes or just experience this Canary Island’s vibrant nightlife. Caleta Garden in Caleta de Fuste is €479 from October 13. For more information on these last summer deals, visit www.budgettravel.ie
IF you fancy a city break away without breaking the bank then you’re in luck as there are many tempting European deals on offer, now that the kids are back in school. With GoHop.ie you can spend four nights in Lisbon at the four-star Hotel 3K Barcelona from €170 per person from November 9. Lisbon, voted best city or short-break destination at the Travel Media Awards 2015, has something for everyone. Think quaint yellow trams, picturesque cafes, majestic monuments, impressive museums and stunning views. If you fancy a weekend break in Paris, you can spend two nights in the four-star Park & Suites
Prestige Hotel from €215. Flights leave on October 16, and a city break to Paris rarely disappoints. Often deemed the most romantic city in the world, this wonderful destination boasts rich history and culture visible at every turn. Indulge in the finest macaroons, get up close and personal with the Mona Lisa and enjoy a sumptuous glass of French wine in a streetside bistro. On October 22, you can spend three nights in Prague at the four-star Relax Inn from €203. Prague’s affordable prices and breathtaking sights undoubtedly make it one of Europe’s top destinations. Head to the Prague Beer Museum to learn about the city’s brewing
history before strolling across the iconic Charles Bridge. The city’s majestic buildings and unique culture will continue to inspire long after you return home. With Clickandgo.ie, those looking for a break in Berlin, one of the most energetic cities in Europe, can stay at the four-star Berlin Mark Hotel from €199 in November. Berlin’s mixture of glamour and grit is bound to mesmerise anyone keen to explore its vibrant culture, cutting-edge architecture, fabulous food, wild nightlife and tangible history. Some of the highlights of the German capital include the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz. Also in November,
Clickandgo.ie is offering a three-night break in Rome for €359 at the five-star La Griffe Roma MGallery Collection Hotel. Rome is without a doubt one of the most impressive metropolises on the planet. Every year millions of people from around the world book a family holiday or short city break there. The eternal city has lots of ways to entertain holidaymakers, from the superb thrill of feeling centuries of tumultuous history all around you to getting in touch with your inner gladiator at the Colosseum; or from being part of an audience with the Pope in the Vatican to tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain For those really looking to spoil themselves, Low-
costholidays.ie is offering a five-night stay in New York at the 3-star Seton hotel from €1,050. From Wall Street’s skyscrapers to the neon lights of Times Square to Central Park’s abundant paths, New York City is always buzzing with energy. The city is the global centre of entertainment, fashion, media, and finance. Some of the must-see attractions include world-class museums like MoMA and unforgettable icons like the Statue of Liberty and the new World Trade Centre building. Prices are per person sharing. For more information and to book these city deals, visit GoHop.ie, Clickandgo.ie and Lowcostholidays.ie.
Rome, Berlin and New York are just some of the cities offering culture, cuisine and fun on a short break. Pictures: Juan Cabanillas, Pablo Fernandez and Eva Abreu, all via Flickr Creative Commons
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FOOD&DRINK BITESIZEDNEWS
Boutique Bake’s Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Give brownies a swirl with this easy recipe Brioche in Ranelagh, with Chef Gavin McDonagh, will be holding a tester evening celebrating the unique taste of Irish-bred Dexter beef
Delectable Dexter delights BRIOCHE in Ranelagh will celebrate the unique qualities of Dexter beef with a special tasting event designed to showcase every aspect of this native Irish breed on October 9. Earlier this year chef patron of Brioche restaurant in Ranelagh, Gavin McDonagh, took a trip to north Donegal to see Cathy and Sam Dill’s herds of Dexter cattle in their native environment, and decided to put on a taster evening in Brioche. The Dills have been
farming Dexters since 2009 and now have one of the largest herds in the country. The cattle are 100% pasture reared, eating tough grasses and herbs that are found on fields exposed to the Atlantic winds. Six weeks before the tasting evening, a Dexter will be slaughtered by the Dills and hung for 36 days before being delivered to Brioche for cooking. Starting with a selection of canapes including beef fingers with hazelnut emulsion and
beef tartare, guests will then enjoy courses that include carpaccio, oyster and horseradish and shin and oxtail raviolo, roast parsnip and cognac consomme, parsnip crisps and puree. Other courses include a beautiful braised shoulder of beef, sauerkraut, potato dumpling, shallot and wild mushroom. Even the dessert will incorporate Dexter beef. Described as having a rich, nutty taste and ‘sweeter’ than other beef, living a stress-free life on grass, meadow plants
and leaves, Dexter cattle produce a tasty, tender beef, rich in omega 3s and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and antioxidants and low in saturated fat. The Dexter breed virtually disappeared in Ireland during the 1940s due to changes in farming practices but has been making a comeback, and is now seen more often on the grasslands and in the climate for which it was specifically bred. Brioche’s modern tasting menus showcase
the very best of Irish produce using classic French techniques in beautifully composed and carefully crafted dishes. Chef Gavin McDonagh selects only the very best in-season produce from hand-picked producers and suppliers to ensure flavour is always at a maximum. The Celebration of Dexter Beef takes place on October 9 in Brioche restaurant in Ranelagh, and will cost €65 per person, with matching wines for €35. To book call (01) 497 9163.
Guinness go for the gold with a new golden ale GUINNESS has just launched Guinness Golden Ale the latest release from The Brewers Project, St James’s Gate, Dublin. Named after its distinctive golden colour, Guinness Golden Ale is brewed using Guinness yeast, Irish barley, hops, and a specially selected amber malt that gives the new beer its rich golden hue. Peter Simpson, the brewer
behind Guinness Golden Ale said: “My ambition was to create a beautifully balanced ale from Guinness that would appeal to a broad range of people and introduce them to the exciting world of premium ale. The release of a golden ale from Guinness is a bold new step and I’m really proud to have created a great new beer that is worthy of the Guinness name.” Head of innovation for
Guinness, Nick Curtis-Davis said: “There has never been a more exciting time for beer and at Guinness that inspires us. People are interested in beer again, and in trying new styles and varieties of beer. Guinness Golden Ale gives beer lovers the chance to try something new from a much-loved brand; a flavourful golden ale with all the character and quality that Guinness is famous for.”
Peter Simpson, the brewer behind Guinness Golden Ale
PUT a new twist on a sweet classic with these decadent recipe for delights Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies, from Boutique Bake. The delicious duo of peanut butter and chocolate combine to make rich, fudgy and seriously moreish treats that are sure to earn brownie points with your friends and family. Boutique Bake’s range of gourmet baking mixes are ideal for bakers of all abilities who are short on time but do not want to compromise on quality. Started in a small cottage in Donnybrook, Boutique Bake’s award-winning range includes this week’s tempting recipe pack Belgian Chocolate Brownie Mix – “The Gooey One”. For a video tutorial showing exactly how to make these delicious brownies, see https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=3Dy51PN7ruw.
Ingredients For the brownies, you need 1 Boutique Bake Belgian Chocolate Brownie pack. For the mix, you need 150g melted butter, 3 eggs and 200g peanut butter. Preparation • Preheat your oven to 180C/160 fan. • Mix the brownie mix with 3 eggs and 150g of melted butter until well combined. • Spoon half your mixture into a greased/lined square tin (10x7” approx). • Next, melt your peanut butter in the microwave for approx 30 seconds to loosen it up a bit. • Place approx 6 teaspoonfuls of peanut butter equally spaced out across the brownie layer. • Pour over the remaining brownie mixture, and place the remaining peanut butter in little dollops across the top. • Using a sharp knife, pull the peanut butter into the brownie layer in sharp swirling motions until you have a lovely swirly pattern (above). • Bake for 20-25 mins, depending on how gooey you like your brownies. • Then just slice, serve and enjoy!
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NOISE Spacious Sorento gets stylish upgrade BY all accounts the Kia Sorento has come a long way since its introduction in 2001. Back at the start of the century, the Sorento models were infamously rigid, lacking much of the comfort you might escape in such a large vehicle, and fuel hungry to boot. There was a noticeable shift in 2010 when Kia majorly shifted the design – moving from the body being mounted on the frame to a unibody approach that acted as a remedy for much of the problems with the stiffness of the older models. The third generation of the Sorento, introduced earlier this year, moves things a couple of notches further up the comfort meter. Sitting a world apart from its boxy truck debut the third generation Sorento boasts a smoother, more sculpted look. Elongated, wrap-around headlights and a polished curve that follows along the window-line cement this latest model as a sleek and muscular presence on the road. The move towards a more refined look follows through into the interior as well. The cabin has a spacious feel, with wide seats and clean, well-defined panels. There are plenty of touches of luxury here: an abundance of soft leather and muted chrome finishes, some incredibly comfortable power-adjusted front seats, and a panoramic sunroof that really increases the sense of spaciousness. And there is plenty of space inside, and a variety of ways to use it. The Sorento can pop up a third row of seating to accommodate a total of seven, including the driver. Like the front seats, the second row is a comfortable space to travel in, with the middle seat converting to an armrest with drinks holder. The third row, seating two, is admittedly cramped with little leg or head room – but it would suit perfectly for kids or for squashing in the occasional extra passenger. With the third row folded down, there is ample boot space; and the second row can either fold down fully, or part-way, to provide even more seating solutions. Kia’s greatest accomplishment with this new generation is managing to make the Sorento feel compact, despite its larger capacity. It is a car that is at home on the motorway, where it is a real joy to cruise along. But negotiating tighter roads, the Sorento manages to feel deceptively slight and nifty. Excellent driver visibility, a rear camera, and front and rear parking sensors make getting around the city centre and navigating older underground carparks a doddle. Prices start from €43,995 for the seven- seater option.
Kia has made the Sorento feel compact, despite its larger capacity
It’s important to use a reputable company that complies with Government regulations on car recycling
Six steps to safely scrapping your car
MARIA MCCARTHY
could be up to €150.
SO the time has come to say goodbye to your car. Its next destination has to be the Great Car Park in the Sky – via the local scrap yard. Here’s a handy guide to giving it a decent sendoff.
Get an instant quote It’s no longer necessary to phone around several scrap car recyclers or fill in forms on websites and wait for companies to reply. Now there’s the opportunity to go online. “When customers enter their postcode and the registration number of the car they’d like to scrap on the CarTakeBack. ie website they get an instant online quote that’s valid for seven days,” says CarTakeBack manager Alison Price. “Motorists can also get a quote by using the online chat service or phoning 1800 844 389.”
Move with the times Back in the 1990s and early 2000s motorists often had to pay to have the car taken off their hands. But now most can get money for their scrap vehicle – though it’s important to use a reputable company that complies with Government regulations on car recycling and which will deal with the paperwork side responsibly. www.CarTakeBack.ie offers customers a choice between dropping off their old car or making use of their free collection service – so it’s ideal for cars without tax, insurance or an NCT certificate. Depending on the type of car you could get around €70 on average but it
Avoid dodgy dealers Steer clear of dodgy dealers when scrapping your car – they’ll be nothing but trouble. They can offer unrealistically high amounts for your scrap car but then drop their offer dramatically on collection. There’s also the risk of negligence or dishonesty when dealing with your
car paperwork. Signs to watch out for include companies that only give mobile numbers and badly constructed, out-of-date websites full of mistakes.
Go green We’re all so used to separating out our household rubbish so that paper and glass can be recycled and other items properly disposed of. It’s even more important to make sure scrap cars are recycled properly so they don’t end up damaging the environment. You should only scrap your car at a recycling centre with an authorised treatment facility waste licence or permit. It’s actually a criminal offence for someone to recycle a scrap car without one. Visit www. CarTakeBack.ie to make sure you’re using a licensed recycling centre Get the paperwork sorted Most of us know how important it is to get the paperwork
sorted properly when selling a car. If legal ownership isn’t transferred correctly you remain responsible for the vehicle, including paying its tax – and could end up being fined. And if the car falls into the wrong hands and ends up racking up speeding and parking fines – it’s your doormat they’ll be plopping onto! The same principle applies when scrapping your car. When a car is scrapped the Department of Transport in Shannon needs to be notified using a Certificate of Destruction, which can only be issued by authorised treatment facilities.
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walk in the woods
Wandering and wondering TWO elderly pals rekindle an old friendship by setting off to hike the 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail in A Walk in The Woods (Cert 15A, 104 mins). Mishaps and mild mayhem ensue as the two men – Robert Redford and Nick Nolte – step ever forward, grumbling and philosophising as they go. It’s light fare, but there are worse journeys to take, and audiences are in safe hands with these two aging stars.
the visit
A typically twisty tale IN M Night Shyamalan’s The Visit (Cert 15A, 94 mins), two kids go on holiday to meet their estranged country grandparents for the first time, with their camcorder footage recording events. However, it isn’t long before the two grandparents start acting strange and creepy – could Shyamalan have a twist in store? With scattered laughs – not all intentional – it’s not awful, just a bit silly.
the scorch trials Running for the top
THE sequel to last year’s The Maze Runners – Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (Cert 12A, 131 mins) – sees a group of young people running for their lives (again). Having spent the first film trying to escape a deadly, ever-shifting giant maze and its horrors, the young leads discover that the outside world is even worse ... With lots of CGI-driven set pieces, it’s exciting, if a bit predictable.
Anton Corbijn’s Life looks closely at the fleeting true life relationship between Dean (Dane DeHaan, left) and photographer Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson)
anton corbijn’s life: a look into world of the original rebel james dean
A film with kind of a cause Life is a strange thing, as photographer turned movie maker Anton Corbijn knows. If you’re not familiar with the Dutchman’s feature films you are bound to have come into contact with some of his work over the decades. For over 20 years, Corbijn has been the creative force behind bands like U2 and Depeche Mode, working on everything from album covers, to stage design and music videos. Corbijn is the man behind long-standing MT V bulwarks like U2’s One and Nirvana’s Heart-Shaped Box. Corbijn demonstrated his cosiness with highs and lows of rock and roll in his 2007 feature-length debut Control, which chronicled the tragic
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story of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis. His latest film, Life carries certain thematic similarities. Following the story of a young James Dean in the months running up to his death, Corbjin is once again bringing us a tale that is focused on artistic expression, mental instability, and untimely demise. Life looks closely at the fleeting true life relationship between Dean (Dane DeHaan) and photographer Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson).
Stock is a jobbing photographer at Life magazine, whose regular assignments have him spending his time as a cog in the great Hollywood machine. Snapping shots at the endless roulette of red carpet openings and vapid celebrity soirees is causing Stock’s faith in himself as an artist to wane, but he sees an opportunity to shine when he meets a promising but yet unknown young actor. Stock realises that the James Dean phenomenon is just about to catch, and he has the perfect opportunity to capture it happening. Poised between the industry success that the upcoming East of Eden is gathering, and the worldwide stardom that Rebel
Without a Cause will ignite, the perennially discomfited Dean is in an uncomfortable position. Equally disillusioned with the mechanics of the industry, Stock and Dean fall into a state of transient and unlikely compatriotism when the photographer follows the actor over several weeks to shoot a photo essay for Life magazine. It is an assignment that takes the two men on an unexpected trip across America, from the balmy reaches of California, to the rustic charms of the Dean family farm in Indiana, to the cold harshness of New York City (where Stock shot the iconic image of Dean mid-stride, ensconced in an overcoat with shoulders hunched against the rain).
As much as ever, Corbijn embraces the landscapes using the range of environments to illuminate the contrasting and divergent sides of Dean’s personality. And DeHaan is captivating in the role, convincingly capturing the Dean that is the life and soul of the party, the home-bird Dean nestled with his family, and the estranged Dean locked up in his small New York apartment. The same unfortunately cannot be said for Pattinson, whose character remains somewhat aloof and impenetrable for most of the film. It becomes problematic that Stock is never fully developed, and yet he remains as half of the fundamental focus of the film. There are some comic
moments with Ben Kingsley playing a pantovillainesque Jack Warner, but the lack of significance in the relationship between the two leads results in an abundance of scenes where despite solid performances, there is very little chance for the audience to connect in a meaningful way with the story. Things improve dramatically during the scenes with Dean’s family in Indiana but by that stage we are already getting into the third act. There are what feel like some legitimate great moments here but the trouble with Life is that by the time is starts to get interesting there is really not much left to it.
Verdict: 6/10
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SPORT expertView Muireann’s rapid rise from minor to major
Japan’s Brave Blossoms FOR the duration of the Rugby World Cup, ex-Edinburgh and Marlboro player and IRANZ Level 5 rugby coach Dennis Bowes will give his thoughts on the key battles in the RWC15. WHAT a great advert for rugby the weekend proved to be. England and Fiji served up a cracker until England brought on the heavy artillery with 25 to go and moved past a fighting Fijian team who can be proud of their work. But for a few missed kicks and a dropped ball, after a magical break from the scrumhalf, this could have gone to the wire. In a feast of games on Saturday, Tonga v Georgia was just a war and a smart Georgian team squeezed home with a narrow but deserved win. Ireland showed serious class and stamped their intentions loud and clear on this World Cup, a super team performance by the men in green! Then came South Africa, twice winners, against the minnows of Japan; I was fortunate to spend three weeks working with their Head Coach Eddie Jones last February in New Zealand and got a very deep insight into their style and the way they work. Japan invested in a specialist scrum coach and line-out specialist to give them a set piece platform and then a clear attack and defense policy which they have been working on for the last two years. The result was just unbelievable; the stuff dreams are made of - a last play of the game - a try in the corner and a conversion to beat the once mighty Boks. This has shook up world rugby, go the Brave Blossoms! While France came away with a solid win, the current holders New Zealand played out a thriller against a mean, tough and very skillful Argentina. New Zealand went to their bench for relief and this was a clear indication of the depth as the game changed from this point and was there for the taking. With the games coming thick and fast, everyone will be on the edge of their seat watching the underdogs and hoping for more amazing upsets - will we have another this week? For coaching advice, call Dennis on 086 1742733.
In next to no time, Muireann ni Scanaill has gone from water girl to an integral part of the Dublin ladies footballers defence; she tells JAMES HENDICOTT about her meteoric ascent A YEAR ago, Muireann Ni Scanaill watched Dublin give up a 10-point lead with 20 minutes left on the clock to be pipped by Cork in the dying seconds of the All-Ireland final. She experienced the atmosphere – and the heartbreak – of a final loss, having been promoted to the senior panel three games from the end of the season. A devastating experience, no doubt, but also one that’s sure to leave a player wanting more: to play, to perform, to win. That day, Ni Scanaill was the team water-girl, with no real expectations of getting into the side. A year later, up against the same opponents at the same stage, she’s had a stunning season that’s seen her make the number three jersey her own, and can fully expect to get a shot at helping to make amends for the girls in blue come
Sunday. “Greg asked me into the panel a week or two before the quarter-final last year”, she recalls. “I’d always hoped to play for the seniors, but I didn’t expect to be moved up with the team playing so well. I didn’t think there would be room for extra players, but I got asked up along with two or three other girls, which was an absolute honour.” At first, of course, there were challenges to be faced. “It’s so much faster [than minor level] and more player driven, I felt,” Ni Scanaill explains. “When you’re a minor, the managers kind of tell you what to do all the time, and hold your hand the whole way. “At senior level, it’s the girls pushing you. The girls are bigger and it’s more physical, as well. The intensity in training is high. It’s girls pushing each other, and encour-
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aging each other. There’s a lot more camaraderie, really, with girls saying ‘well done, that was a good play’, or ‘if you do it this way, it might work better’. That kind of thing.” Citing her four older brothers, she says she first picked up a football at the age of five or six, developing a tomboy, athletic style that also incorporated athletics and swimming. She first made the Dublin county panel at Under-14 level, and has been around the county set up fairly consistently since. She combines her athletic undertakings with studying and working at a fruit and vegetable company. “It’s manageable, life wise,” Ni Scanaill says. “It’s taught me a lot about time management. I’m lucky in a way, in that I don’t go back to college until after the Al- Ireland,
so I’ll really have time to focus on getting ready for the final and making sure I’m fully focused on the game.” The game, she expects, will offer new challenges. “Against Armagh, we had a really strong team performance. But Cork are a different animal.
because I love football, but it’s always nice to see the women’s game doing well. “Las t year, I was delighted to be on the panel and be training with the girls. This year I’m delighted to be part of it. There is a history for the other girls with Cork. I lost to them at Under-
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We have to forget about the games that have passed and focus on the next sixty minutes. “I’m just going to try and enjoy it. I don’t feel nervous yet. We’re just going to train the way we’ve been training and look forward to it. We don’t need to change anything. We’re training hard, and rest is just as important as training before a game like this.” The flowing approach the ladies sides have to the game is making waves. Attendances have risen consistently over the last few years, and feedback is strong, too: “After watching the Armagh game, a lot of people told me they enjoyed it more than they enjoy the men’s game, because the men’s game is so physical,” Ni Scanaill tells us. “I play football
14, Under-16 and other underage levels. They’re such a good county, full of great players. “You just want to do the best you can with the players you have at the time. “It’s good that there’s youth there, but the experience through girls like Sinead Goldrick and Sinead Finnegan is vital, too. There’s a great mix. We’ve been playing so well together.” Should she make the side - and she’s expected to - it’ll be the first time Ni Scanaill’s kicked a ball in anger at HQ. Having taken home an All-Ireland title earlier this year with Dublin Ladies Under-21 side, and experienced the noise of the season’s finale last time out, she tells us she feels ready. It’s all done bar the playing.
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McGrath on the double for Clontarf Blackrock AC runners Michael Wood, Sarah Kelly, Niamh Bolger, Stephen Mulligan, Bryan Sheils and Patricia Forde
O’Callaghan wins Dublin half sport@dublingazette.com
E OI N O ’ C a l l a g h a n took top honours in this year’s SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon in an incredible time of 1.08.21. David Mansfield finished the race in second place a minute and a half back and was followed closely by Barry Minnock in 1.10.08. Over 8,570 runners, joggers and walkers took part in the event with nearly all of the participants being welcomed across the finish line by perfect conditions. Speaking after the race, O’Callaghan said: “I’m absolutely delighted
with the win. “I woke up this morning and I wasn’t feeling the best so I decided to take the first half of the race a lot slower and then I picked up the pace then at the half way mark which definitely paid off . “The Dublin Race Series has been fantastic this year and has been great preparation for the 26.2 miles for both a beginner and an experienced runner. It’ll be a tough four weeks of training ahead but I’m really looking forward to the full marathon in October.” In the women’s race,
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McCabe earns player award for Irish women SUE Ronan’s Republic of Ireland Senior Women’s fell to a 2-0 defeat against Finland in their opening UEFA Euro 2017 qualifier in Tallaght Stadium on Monday night. A superb crowd of 2,905 turned out to see the girls in green, but they were ultimately undone by goals from Emma Koivisto and Linda Sallstrom in the Group 2 clash. Shelbourne’s Katie McCabe, who was celebrating her birthday, was Ireland’s key player and earned the player of the match award and almost unlocked the door for Aine O’Gorman into space to shoot but it was not to be for the girls in green.
Karen Alexander crossed the finish line first with a time of 1.22.44. She was followed by Aine O’Reilly in second place and Tara Kennedy Monks in third. Winner of the women’s race, Alexander said: “I’m surprised at how well it went for me. “I came with the intention of finishing in the top five but to be honest it was a last minute decision to enter this race as I only signed up last week. “I think I definitely set off too fast but after the 5km mark I pulled it back and took things a little easier so I felt good
at the end. “I’ve been battling a hamstring injury for the last 12 months so I have not been able to compete in some of the races throughout the summer months but I’m over the moon with the win.” In the wheelchair race, Patrick Monahan was also first over the finish line in an incredible time of 53 minutes and 56 seconds. The half marathon is an important fixture in the Dublin calendar as it marks the end to the SSE Airtricity Race Series ahead of the main event, the 2015 Dublin Marathon on October 26.
ROB McGrath’s two-try haul from the opening round as Clontarf beat Old Belvedere 20-14 for their second league triumph in UBL Division 1A. The north Dubliners lost twice to Belvedere last season, so they were all out for revenge under the Castle Avenue floodlights. Winger McGrath’s intercept effort had them 7-3 ahead at half-time. In the second half ‘Tarf brought on last season’s Division 1A Player of the Year Matt D’Arcy, whose short-term contract at Munster has been extended, but two more penalties from Belvedere winger Shane McDonald closed the gap to 10-9. Joey Carbery steadied the hosts with a well-struck penalty and a terrific weaving run from McGrath settled the tie at 20-9, before Rory O’Loughlin’s late try earned ‘Belvo a losing bonus point.
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Trojan welcome top US sprinter for speed test TROJAN Swimming Club hosted over 270 local athletes, coaches and students for a flexibility in Youth Sport seminar with Riptool.ie at Blackrock College last week. After a successful 2014-15 season, culminating in national level medals, national squad qualifiers and a gold medal from the British age groups, that the club is attempting to reinforce the support structures to its athletes at a young age to allow structured and incremental development of the “whole athlete”. This the first in a series of seminars hosted on the themes of nutrition, athletic conditioning, sports psychology and physiological testing the club were inundated with requests for attendance at this event. The brainchild of physical therapist Anthony “star” Geoghegan, the speedboard is used by some of the world’s foremost athletes including Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, David Oliver and Curtis Mitchell. Mitchell was present on the night to demonstrate some of his programme. Used for athletic conditioning, the board develops neuromuscular flexibility and functional strength, attracting attention as a preferred training tool from top national sprint groups in Jamaica and the USA. Top athletes from around the world seek out the Realta Clinic in Carlow to treat a range of injuries. Local athletes had the chance to show how they compared to Mitchell, while Matt Kane (USA track coach) and Aisling Fahey (physiotherapist) delivered some useful advice to coaches as to how to approach developmental stage appropriate strength programmes for youth athletes. Young athletes were given the chance to ask questions and have autographs signed. Fresh from an international injury prevention conference in Carlow at the weekend, Mitchell explained how the expertise he has experienced in Ireland has kept him injury free in the run up to the 2016 Olympic trials. Further details on the speedboard is available on www.riptool.ie while Trojan (www. trojanswimclub.ie) is currently open for membership.
Old Wesley on the attack against Buccaneers. Picture: Ken Richardson
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OLD WESLEY ran up their second bonus point win from two outings as they beat Buccaneers last Saturday in Donnybrook but that bare fact scarcel scratches the surface of a remarkable battle in UBL Division 1B. Buccaneers were the better side for most of the first half, getting on the scoreboard after just four minutes when right wing Rory O’Connor beat a couple of Wesley defenders to cross for the first try of the 10. Barr y McLaughlin replied with a straightfor-
ward penalty to make it 3-7. The visitors were dealt a blow when Michael Mannion was yellow carded for a foot trip and Wes took advantage of his absence. From a line out, a break led to a try by Ian Cassidy, converted by McLaughlin to snatch the lead only for Alan Gaughan to reply in kind with a try and, two minutes later, they struck again, this time when Shane Leydon found the Wesley defence wanting. Wesley responded and from a good field position inside the opposition 22, Niall O’Brien found a good attacking line to cross under the posts reducing the deficit
Purcell shield Thurles get the best of Grange in national semi grange gc were beaten in the semi-finals of the AIG Pierce Purcell Shield in Carton House last weekend. The Dubliners lost out to eventual champions Thurles in the semi-finals. Greystones, meanwhile, went down to Castlebar in the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield. The Wicklow club enjoyed a pep talk from their Walker Cup star Paul Dunne but it was not enough to inspire them to victory. Picture: Pat Cashman
to 17-21. O’Connor was on hand again, finding himself just about able to control a neat cross kick to score in the corner. The visitors were now very much in control and just before half time their number 8 Kolo Kiripati intercepted a pass and sprinted half the length of the pitch to score under the posts. T he conversion stretched the Buccs lead out to an imposing 35-17 at half-time. But whatever Coach Morgan Lennon said at the break saw Old Wesley come out sharper, hungrier and more focused. In the 51st minute, a neat chip by out half Alan
Large was misread by the opposition defence. Rory Stynes picked up the loose ball and dodged his way in for a try out wide. Two minutes later, a McLaughlin penalty kick brought the score to 25-35. Both sides were now looking to attack but it was Old Wesley who were starting to take control. From a classic back line move, they created an overlap on the right, allowing Billy Ngaweni cross in the corner. McLaughlin missed the conversion but made up for it moments later with a penalty kick from 35 metres, tying things up at 35 each. The visitors regained
the lead with a drop goal by out half Conor Mckeon, however Wesley were not giving up. With eight minutes to go, powerful forward pressure saw Wesley pummel the Buccs goal line eventually resulting in a try by substitute James Burton. McLaughlin converted making it 42-38. They held out everything the visitors could throw at them thereafter, surviving a sin-binning as well as a last play sequence that lasted over five minutes saw Rowley return but Ivan Campbell yellow carded. The Wesley defence dug deep resisting enormous pressure before an eventual knock on ended the game.
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Boden continue Senior 3 push for final sport@dublingazette.com
B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s backed up an opening day win over Crumlin in the Division 3 camogie championship with an 0-11 to 0-5 win over Na Fianna to put them in good shape. A bright start by the Boden girls was encouraging and, all over the pitch, they were on top,
recording some great scores by a variety of players including Aoife Tobin, Aisling O’Leary, Claire Kirwan, Aoife O’ Neill, Jodie White and Danielle White to leave the half time score 0-8 to 0-2. The high work rate was notable, and the question was could they repeat this for the second half. The second half was more competitive with
much of the play confined to the middle third. It was encouraging that when Na Fianna did score, Boden immediately responded with one of their own. The defence was on top throughout, well marshalled by Jane Nolan and Grace Walsh with young Fiona Masterson very strong throughout. Emer O’Leary was
composed in goal, and her accurate puck-outs were a great asset. The six-point margin was well deserved. All four substitutes made a fine impact when they entered the fray with 15 minutes to go. There is no room for error in this division, though, with the six teams playing each other, and the top two straight to the final.
football: pat burke JR continues family tradition
Club Noticeboard Ballyboden St enda’s CONGRATULATIONS to Ballyboden St
three winners are Mark O Sullivan,
Enda’s Dublin footballer Michael Dar-
Rathfarnham and Brian Jennings,
ragh Macauley on his All-Ireland win
Knocklyon.
against Kerry in the All-Ireland Final three All-Ireland wins in five years.
Ballyboden St Enda’s are planning to set up a Ciorcal Cainte in the club
Best of luck to the Dublin ladies foot-
for those who wish to speak, pro-
ball team against Cork and Ballyboden
mote, improve or learn Gaeilge. If you
St Enda’s Ciara Ruddy.
wish to take part contact Sean on 087
Congratulations to the minor B hurlers who overcame Kilmacud Crokes with a scoreline of 4-12 to 2-12. This week’s lotto numbers are 7, 26, 15 and 14. There was no winner. Match
9086100. Ballyboden St Enda’s are launching a Christmas calendar. If you have any photos from throughout the year contact sineadryanmedia@gmail.com.
naomh olaf CONGRATULATION to Jim Gavin and the
Great honour for Naomh Olaf’s
Kerry in the All-Ireland football final on
Clara O’Sullivan, Dublin U-16 captain,
Sunday. Naomh Olaf are very proud of
selected by Dublin Ladies Gaelic Foot-
our star player David Byrne.
ball to bring the Sam Maguire on to the
History in the making - September
set of RTE Up for the Match on Satur-
20, 2015 - three Naomh Olaf players
day night with Kerry’s Ciara Murphy.
on Dublin winning teams on the same
Proud moment for Clara to lift Sam on
day! Congrats to David Byrne, All-
the night before the All Ireland 2015 -
Ireland senior football champions;
even ahead of Dublin Captain Stephen
Roisin MacLaughlin Leinster minor
Cluxton.
shield camogie A champions and Chloe
Well done to Naomh Olaf’s Aoife
Ni Cheallaigh Leinster minor B camogie
McLoughlin, who was an outstand-
champions.
ing, confident and decisive referee in
Great win for the senior footballers
Croke Park for the half time games on
in the adult football league on Satur-
All-Ireland final day. Aoife is a pupil in
day evening in O’Moore Park, Ring-
Naomh Olaf National School.
send. Final score: Olaf’s 1 -12 Clanna Kilmacud Crokes celebrate winning the FBD All-Ireland football 7s. Picture: Piaras O’Midheach
Father and son link Crokes 7s victories
all-ireland sevens Kilmacud Crokes Truagh Gaels sport@dublingazette.com
4-7 1-11
NOT since since 1997 have Kilmacud Crokes won their own FBD All-Ireland football 7s senior title when they beat another Monaghan Te a m , C a s t l e b l a n e y Faughs. On that team was one Pat Burke. This year, Pat Burke junior captained the team and turned the final, taking a short kick out and then weaving his way through the entire field to finish with aplomb to the Tru-
agh Gaels’ net. In a tournament dominated by Ulster sides for the last 10 years, a sequence broken only by Corofin in 2013 and 2004, it is apparent that the super defensive systems employed by them in the 15-a-side game have held sway. But a four-star Kilmacud produced a fast-moving showing to advance from the groups and eventually claim the title last Saturday evening ahead of their Monaghan foe. Three goals in the first half gave the Dublin side a comfortable
interval advantage with All-Ireland winner Paul Mannion among the star attractions following his return to Ireland from a year in China. Indeed, the crowds turned out in their droves to see the hosts win the 7s title for the fifth time at Glenalbyn. Three goals in the first half gave Crokes a 3-3 to 0-5 interval advantage. They showed good composure to retain possession in the second half and wait until the right opportunity came. As a result, they were able to see the game
out quite comfortably, although Truagh battled hard. The goals came from team captain Pat Burke, Alan Egan and Paul Mannion but three points from the brilliant Daniel McKenna kept the Gaels just about in contact. McKenna gave the Monaghan men brief hope with a goal from the penalty spot midway through the second half but Burke snuffed it out almost immediately with a definitive finish to the Gaels’ net after a bustling run from back to front.
four points.
Dublin team on a superb victory over
Gael 1 - 8. Well done to all. On Saturday afternoon at home,
Big thank you to everyone lucky enough to make it to the match to support the Dubs to victory on Sunday.
the U-14 hurling panel had a great win
Special thank you to all who came
against St Peregrine’s who are cur-
to Olafs to watch on the fantastic big
rently lying joint second in the league.
screens.
This important win keeps Olafs in the
It was a great club day and obvious
number one position in the table so
that huge effort went it to make the
well done to all the lads. Final score:
day such a success for all. Thanks to
Olaf’s 3-14 Peregrines 3-2.
everyone involved. Many cherished
Our minor hurlers got off to a great
memories were imprinted.
start in their championship campaign
Naomh Olaf senior ladies team are
with a win over St Peregrine’s at home
holding a barndance on October 3
on Sunday morning.
in the club. Music by Walk the Line, a
It was a very close game but the
Johnny Cash tribute band. Tickets
Olaf’s lads showed great determina-
are €15 from the bar or any member
tion and focus to eventually win by
of ladies team.
wanderers THERE was no lotto winner; numbers
Juvenile football and hurling con-
drawn were 11, 17 and 36; €25 to Deir-
tinues for boys and girls aged seven to
dre O’Callaghan, Ciara Lalor and Mar-
12 with midweek training and matches
ian Mahon.
on Saturday morning and nursery
The jackpot next week is €700.
training for boys and girls aged four
See the club website and Facebook
to seven on Saturdays at 11am.
for details of our major fundraiser in November.
Girls’ football training for ages nine to 13 will take place each Satur-
Training continues Tuesday and
day at Rockbrook Park School on the
Thursday at 7.30pm. All new players
all weather pitch at 12 noon. All levels
welcome. Contact Stephen on 086
welcome. For further information call
0489379. Check the website and Face-
Fergal on 087 6213142. Membership
book/Twitter for fixture updates.
now due.
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Dublin in dreamland The Dublin senior footballers celebrate their All-Ireland success in Croke Park last Sunday. Picture: Stephen McCarthy
Cian O’Sullivan savours ‘euphoric’ feeling as Dublin handle difficult conditions the better to beat Kerry in All-Ireland senior football final
nathan kelly
sport@dublingazette.com
LOCAL stars played key roles as Dublin won their third All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in five years last Sunday against Kerry with a 0-12 to 0-09 win in Croke Park. Kilmacud Crokes duo Cian O’Sullivan and Rory O’Carroll were superb in defence in incredibly difficult conditions while Ballyboden St Enda’s Michael Darragh Macauley entered the action after 40 minutes and made an impact in midfield. Jim Gavin’s men got to grips with the greasy conditions better than the reigning champions in a game that lacked real quality due to heavy
rain. O’Sullivan was only announced fit to play on Friday after tearing his hamstring in the semifinal against Mayo and the centre-back played a key role in what was a brilliant performance from the Dublin defence. The Crokes man described Dublin’s win as ‘euphoric’ when interviewed after the match. “Words can’t describe this feeling right now,” he said. “It’s euphoria. To win an All-Ireland with these lads is just an absolutely amazing feeling. “The perception out there would have been that Kerry and ourselves would be the top two teams in the country. So to win in the fashion
we did and beat the top teams, Mayo and Kerry, it really makes it extra special.” O’Sullivan also spoke about his fitness concerns in the lead-up to the final and praised the Dublin medical team for his ensuring his return. “Thankfully I came through the injury over the last two weeks,” he said. “I have to say a special thanks to our backroom team. It was a tough two weeks, but definitely worth it to play here today. “I’m just glad I could make a positive contribution to the team, that’s what makes it so special. “We’re 30 lads, 50 lads with the backroom team included and we’re going to have some
fantastic celebrations for the next couple of weeks and months.” Also speaking after the game, MacAuley insisted that this current Dublin crop still has some way to go to matching the great Kevin Heffernan-led side of the 70’s. “Look, I think everyone adds this stuff up when you’re finished playing. I’m sure there’ll be a few stats thrown out about ourselves and the team from the 1970s for the next while. But there’s still a long way to go and we’re nowhere near those boys. “These are the sums that I’ll do when I’m wrapped up on a bar-stool when I’m about 40 and I’m trying to big myself up to some youngone or something!”