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Buddy bench ‘a way to reach out to Stephanie’ Seat at primary school a fitting tribute to mum of two Stephanie O’Connell who sadly died this year
EMMA NOLAN
Stephanie O’Connell’s son Ryan, centre, with pals Ryan Byrne and Sean Traynor
A BUDDY bench has been hailed as a fitting way to remember a young mother of two who sadly passed away earlier in the year. The seat at Our Lady’s National School in Clonskeagh was unveiled last month and a ceremo-
ny was held last week to mark the dedication of the bench in memory of Stephanie O’Connell (46). Stephanie’s friend Anne Weadick told The Gazette that through the bench, her late pal “will “continue to extend the hand of friendship”. Full Story on Page 4
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MILLTOWN | PLIGHT OF PEOPLE FORCED TO LIVE AT FREEZING FIELD
Homeless abandon centre for ‘tent city’ STAFF REPORTER
AN IMPROMPTU camp site has been set up in Milltown as the homeless crisis continues to worsen. The six tents are located alongside the Luas line between the Milltown and Windy Arbour stops, and are inhabited by people who say that sleeping rough there is safer than sleeping rough in the city centre. One of the tent dwellers is 24-year-old Carlos. He said that that most of the emergency accommodation, which is mostly located in the city centre, is unsuitable. Speaking to RTE about
homeless accommodation, he said: “There are syringes, drugs, robberies, blades and knives. There are people dying on a regular basis. People being shot at. People being stabbed. People who have overdosed and died.” Another tent dweller, 30-year-old Michael, said that he was attacked when he slept on the streets in the city centre. He said: “It’s a lot safer than staying in Dublin city centre. Last time I fell asleep on the streets in the city centre I was set upon. This isn’t the worse, but it is as cold as hell. “If you’re clean off drugs, young and home-
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less in Dublin, the authorities will not help you. They don’t consider you a crisis,” he added. New figures issued last week by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive report that 142 people were found sleeping rough
in Dublin on the night of November 22. This is a 40% rise since last April, meaning that a minimum number of 219 people were without a bed on that night. Both Carlos and Michael said that it feels
Enjoy a cuppa and a chat As Gaeilge in Rathfarnham village
AN IRISH-speaking coffee morning is taking place in Rathfarnham next week. There are currently more than 30 Irish coffee mornings on in the greater Dublin area where people come together to practice their “forgotten, rusty school-Irish” over a cappuccino and cake. This coffee morning is at the Studio Cafe in Rathfarnham village and it is taking place on Monday, December 12 at 11.00am. The event is informal and open to all. Organiser Ben MacLochlainn said: “Our Irish is not forgotten and it comes back very quickly!” For further information, contact Ben at 086 266 3392.
Michael, tent dweller
Journey to the Far North Star
much worse than this. Carlos said: “I’m not immune to hunger. I’m not immune to feeling lonely, feeling helpless and feeling a lack of selfworth. I’m just like everybody else. “But I’ve lived this life for a ridiculous amount of time and it’s unacceptable.”
THE Mill Theatre’s Christmas Exhibition starts next week with a gallery of prints by artist Paula McGloin. Far North Star is an imaginative journey to the wonderful wildness of the northern Arctic region. Explorers depended on the bright North Star to guide them through the darkest of nights. This first solo exhibition by Dublin-based illustrator McGloin explores the enchanting wildlife and forests of this far away land of ice and snow. The exhibition starts on December 10 and runs until February 2.
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Annalise makes waves again RATHFARNHAM’S Olympic hero, sailor Annalise Murphy (inset), added another impressive win to her record when she claimed a joint Sports Person of the Year award alongside West Cork rowing brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan. At the 2016 People of the Year awards organised by Rehab at the Citywest Hotel, the silver-winning sailor at the Rio games was honoured alongside fellow Silver medallists, the O’Donovans, for their men’s lightweight double scull at the games. The trio’s superb success at water sports were singled out their individual and collective efforts for Ireland in Brazil. Pictured collecting the shared award from Grainne Seoige (left) are brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, and Annalise’s brother, Finn, who was there on her behalf. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
A TEMPLATE of a press release that was meant for members of the Fine Gael party got a lot of attention on Twitter last week when Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP), who received the email in error, posted it online. The template had a number of blank spaces throughout where information relevant to each TD and county councillor’s constituency were due to be inserted. The email template was in relation to a number of grants that were announced for various different counties by the Minister for Rural Development, Michael Ring. W h e n C l l r S my t h received the email, he promptly posted it on
Twitter (excerpt above), saying: “Actual letter sent to me by Fine Gael today.” Many online users commented on the thread, saying it “exposed lazy politicians”. A Fine Gael spokesperson said: “The document to which you refer was not sent to Cllr Smyth by the
Fine Gael Press Office. It was circulated within the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party ... and then was accidentally forwarded to Cllr Smyth.” Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG) took the tweet in good humour, however, and added that councillors work hard without the
same resources as politicians at national government level. She said: “I don’t know how Cllr Smyth received the press release template from Fine Gael. Somebody obviously boobed! “These templates are a quick way of giving us easily usable information that we might otherwise have missed.” Cllr Smyth told The Gazette this week that although he thought it would be funny to tweet the email template, he understood that mistakes happen. “The truth is that we all make mistakes and I am sure Fine Gael will be looking out for any mistakes that I make the next time I send out a mailshot.”
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CLONSKEAGH | A LASTING LEGACY AT OUR LADY’S NS FOR MUCH-MISSED MUM
‘Buddy Bench’ to honour late Stephanie O’Connell EMMA NOLAN A BENCH has been installed in Clonskeagh in remembrance of local woman, Stephanie O’Connell (nee Simpson) who passed away earlier this year. Our Lady’s NS Clonskeagh held a ceremony last week to mark the dedication of a “Buddy Bench” in remembrance of Stephanie, who was a former pupil of Our Lady’s NS Clonskeagh and also an active member of the Parents’ Association, The 46-year-old mother-of-two died in March after a short illness. She is remembered by her two
children, Ryan (9) and Ben (14); her husband, Peter; twin sister ,Tracy, and many friends, family and members of the Our Lady’s school community. T h e c e r e m o ny t o mark the dedication of the bench was held on November 18 and was attended by family and friends of Stephanie, children of the school, staff and parents. The school choir sang hymns and one of Stephanie’s favourite songs, Flower of Scotland, with Fr Larkin from Clonskeagh Parish blessing the bench. Stephanie’s friend, Anne Weadick, told The
Ryan Byrne, Stephanie O’Connell’s son Ryan and Sean Traynor try out the ‘Buddy Bench’. Inset: Stephanie.
Gazette that although it has been a very sad time the ceremony was a lovely celebration and remembrance of a very special friend. Speaking at the cer-
emony, school principal Gerard Heneghan paid tribute to Stephanie who “made our school community a happier, more fulfilled place by her kindness, thoughtfulness and
generosity of spirit”. “We thank her for sharing her time with us; for always being available and practical. No fuss, just got on with it. “Whatever was needed,
she had the answer. We will miss her ready smile and willing heart,” he added. Anne said that through the Buddy Bench, Stephanie will “continue to extend the hand of friendship”. “Stephanie would be delighted to think that for many years to come, that this buddy bench will help other children become friends and buddies,” she said. The Parents’ Association raised funds towards the cost of the bench, which was designed and made by Peter Lennon from St Tiernan’s Community School.
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New dementia initiative praised by Minister THE Memory Harbour – the only point of contact for people with dementia and their families in the South Dublin area – was officially opened by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, at Clonskeagh Hospital last Friday. The Memory Harbour is the first of its kind and is based in the Clonskeagh Hospital campus. It aims to be a source of empowerment, education and support to people living with dementia, their family members, health care workers and members of the public. Minister Harris said: “The Memory Harbour is a fine example of how a committed group of people, including people with dementia, can work together to empower people with dementia to live well as valued citizens in their own homes and communities.”
New aged care facility greenlit
A Dame good school show D
ITZY blonde sterotypes were banished at Notre Dame Secondary School in Churchtown with a terrific production of Legally Blonde, based on the smash-hit 2001 film. The students through themselves into the production with great enthusiasm, happy to have such an entertaining show to stage for the amusement and entertainment of students, staff, parents and the general public. Directed by Elaine Gallagher and choregraphed by Sarah Carpenter, auditions were open to the whole school except for Junior and Leaving Certs, with three months of rehearsals paying off with a great show from the renowned school.
Students from several years at Notre Dame SC spent months getting Legally Blonde ready for its recent run, with all their hard work evident on the nights
DUN LaoghaireRathdown County Council have granted permission for an aged care facility in Leopardstown. Located off the Ballyogan Road, the proposed facility will be situated close to a large shopping centre, the LUAS, the M50 and in between two housing estates. It will provide many nearby elderly residents with a retirement option close to home, and to their families. The application permits the construction of a four- to five-storey facility with 224 bedrooms, as well as ample parking spaces for both cars and bicycles to service staff, visitors and residents.
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Santa Claus with Molly Lawlor. Pictures: Rose Comiskey
Churchtown lights up for Christmas
Mary Comiskey with Santa Claus and Marie Redmond
Children gather around the beautiful Christmas tree at the event organised by Churchtown Business Association
Seamus Green with Pumpkin
The Casey Family
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HEY came in their droves to witness the turning on of the lights and to meet Santa on a wonderful night which was organised by the newly re-established Churchtown Business Association. Locals were full of praise at how well the event was organised, with young and old delighting in the Yuletide buzz. Elf trails, a fairground ride and Christmas carols from a brass band gave the atmosphere a real festive feel. School children lit up Botanic Road with a lantern parade, as well as putting on performances on a specially created stage.
Caoimhe and Christina
Sharon and Helen Kelleher with Cian Dennison and
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Real Pride as Duff presents awards F
ORMER Leicester Celtic player , Damian Duff guest of honour at Leicester Celtic annual wards at Taylors Three Rock last Sunday. Team winners and player of the year awards were presented by Damien who went on to a distinguished career in England and also represented Ireland 100 times scoring 8 goals. Damien started his football career with Leicester Celtic before embarking to England where he played for top clubs including Blackkburn , Chelsea and Newcastle and collected 100 caps for Ireland. Leicester celtic football academy has produced some fantastic sports people including Richie Sadlier, Eric Miller, David Gillic and Ray Cosgrave.
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| A MOVIE FULL OF MAGIC AND INTRIGUING IMAGINATION
Brighdin Colper and Catherine Cullen
Lara McDermott
Ace magician Paul Redmond sets the night on fire. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Martha McKenham
Norah Casey
Beauties descend to find the beasts T
HERE was a fantastic atmosphere at the recent Irish premiere of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, which was officially unveiled at Dublin’s Savoy Theatre. A host of stars lined out for the latest (sort of) installment from the much-loved Harry Potter series, with well-known faces showing up to see it first. Even Harry Potter star Devon Murray attended the red-carpet premiere, looking dapper in a grey suit. There was a great range of different age groups present and all seemed to enjoy the movie.
Kate Hughes, Emma Gray and Lisa Corr
Triona McCarthy
Devon Murray and Jenny Moore
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DUBLINBUSINESS OPINION | 2017 COULD SEE INITIATIVES START TO HELP DUBLINERS
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Simon Hamilton with Tony McAleenan, finance firector of RMS Group Services
Boost for Dublin as Belfast cash management firm is set to deliver 20 jobs here A BELFAST firm is to create 20 jobs in Dublin. RMS Group Services is creating 300 new jobs over the next five years – 20 of which will be based in Dublin. RMS is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent providers of bespoke cash management. Established in 2005, its services include cash and
valuables in transit, cash processing, coin and note supply, foreign exchange and ATM services. Tony McAleenan, finance director, said: “We’ve grown the business steadily over the past 11 years, solidifying our position in Northern Ireland whilst breaking into new markets, particularly Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.”
LASTThursday morning the Mansion House was taken over by students of UCD’s Marketing Smurfit Business School for the bi-annual UCD Business Breakfast, sponsored by Electric Ireland. Students of the Smurfit Marketing Development Practice Masters course were joined by thought leaders in health and wellness within Irish business. The theme of the breakfast was, T he Impact of Health and Wellness on Irish Business. The panel consisted of Niall McGrath, cofounder of Fulfill Nutrition; Dave and Steve Fly nn, founders of Happy Pear; and Aideen
O’Colmain, Corporate Wellness Director at Fitbit. The theme was discussed from the perspective of their own businesses while also addressing health trends surrounding local and global business in 2017. Speaking at the event, Steve Flynn discussed the difficulties of starting a health movement and business alike: “It was difficult to start a revolution – we opened a juice bar to get young people involved, and then saw them in the chipper that night. “It’s all about your perspective and perseverance. They say it takes 10 years to become an overnight success – for us, it took 13.”
With construction cranes popping up again all across the city, Dublin’s housing needs – and the related costs of same, whether for renters or buyers alike – dominate thoughts. Next year could see the city’s need for a more accessible market begin to be achieved, writes Michael Russell.
Taking some steps to tame Bi-annual UCD breakfast Dublin’s property market focuses on health, wellness THE old chestnut of demand exceeding supply is still the hot topic in Dublin this year as we saw activity in the housing market increase steadily. As a result, prices have increased in the capital by over 6% while doubledigit growth was recorded in the country. T here is hope for 2017 that initiatives will improve matters, such as: • Help to buy scheme • Central Bank’s modification on the banks’ lending rules • The Government’s Action Plan for housing and homelessness • NAMA’s phased releasing of sites to developers for construction The Help to Buy scheme
introduced - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In Dublin, the in the recent rental budget will market has assist firstbecome a time buyers huge topic to afford for discusto buy new homes in ---------------------------------------------------------- s i o n a s rents soar Dublin, especially as up to now had also allowed individu- while landlords exit the they have had to produce als who do not (now) own market as the incentives such a large deposit for a a home – ie people who to stay continue to diminproperty in the capital (an have since sold properties ish – albeit there has been average 15% of the pur- they owned in the past – some very modest movechase price). the same terms as those ments in the recent Budget The Central Bank’s now applying to first-time (5% increase on tax-relief modification on lend- buyers. limit) which may go some ing rules for banks has T he Government’s way to retaining the curallowed first-time buyers Action Plan is an attempt rent landlord base. The fast-tracking of to borrow 90% (based on to improve all areas in the income rules) of the pur- property sector, such as planning permission for chase price on any prop- rental, construction and large developments is one erty, removing the cap social housing. measure that should assist originally introduced in It recognises the need in helping demand catch 2015. to tackle all sectors of the up with supply in 2017, but However, we would property market to enable we have a long way to go have been considerably ongoing improvements as our population continues to increase each year. happier if the Government overall.
‘In Dublin, the rental market has become a huge topic as rents soar while landlords exit the market as the incentives to stay diminish’
All the elements for a thriving property market are in place as the economy continues to grow with high employment and consumer confidence increasing. Hopefully, the banks who are becoming more competitive can start to lend more and help to match the needs of Dublin property buyers.
MICHAEL RUSSELL Director, Full Circle Financial Services Limited E: Michael@fcfinancial.ie www.fcfinancial.ie
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TRIGGER IS AIMING TO FIND HIS NEW HOME
OUR Dog of the Week looking for his #SpecialSomeone* is Trigger, a tri-pawed three-year-old male Collie cross. He loves an active life and doesn’t let the fact he only has three legs stop him from living life to the max. Being a typical clever Collie, he always enjoys new challenges, loves the company of other dogs, and would make a great addition to a family who already have a dog. He is a sweet and loving, active doggie seeking an active family. Finding a wonderful new home and starting life over again is so important to Trigger, and to us. If you can be Trigger’s #SpecialSomeone*, then 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, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.
MUSIC: SOUL’S RISING STAR TALKS TO THE GAZETTE ABOUT NEW ALBUM NON-FICTION WIN: A signed copy of Brian Deady’s new album Non-Fiction AND a pair of tickets to see him play at the New Year’s Festival in St Stephen’s Green
Deady does it the hard way MIRIAM DOONA
BRIAN Deady is looking to top off a fantastic year by helping Dubliners ring in the new one on December the 31st. The up-and-coming soul man, who was recently snapped up by Decca Records, has been making the music industry sit up and take notice with the re-release of his second album, Non-Fiction, last month. And in three weeks he’ll rub shoulders with Walking On Cars, The Blizzards and Little Hours for a massive live show from the iconic setting of St Stephen’s Green for this year’s 3Countdown Concert. The talented song-writer took time out to describe the whirlwind last few months to The Gazette, during which he revealed the inspiration for his unique brand of R&B, one of whom is esteemed US record producer Nile Rodgers. Rodgers, co-founder of disco legends Chic, has collaborated with everyone
from Lady GaGa, David Bowie, Madonna and Pharrell Williams, so for a lad from West Cork to work with such an influential giant of the industry was a dream. Brian told The Gazette: “Meeting Nile Rogers was great, it was that extra push when you needed it. He is just sound, he has gone past trying to be cool... he’s genuine, he has no agenda to impress. “The last few months have been so busy and getting caught up with so many different things and so many choices; which manager to choose, which label. “So, I have gone through that phase and every now and again, I have to say... ‘Hang on, this is really good…enjoy this’.” On his dream collaborations, he said: “I’ve only recently been introduced to co-writing. I’ve always wanted to work with someone like Pharrell – I think we have similar influences. It’s cool to see how other people work. I was invited to a songwriter retreat where you’re random-
ly put in a room with two or three other people with a guitar and you write a song. “The talent there was incredible. Nik Kershaw was there, some of the lads from Deacon Blue, some of the lads from Squeeze, Dave Stewart was there too.” Non-Fiction has been described as both soulful and substantial, but Brian summed up the album with a very different adjective – sparse. “It is a revealing album. To get the material, I had to work through my own personal stuff and then the songs became boats, guiding me through it. So it was an interesting period but not an easy one.” He added: “The tone, in a word, I’d say bare. I wanted it to be a lyrical album and that was the overall plan from the start, to be a lyrical album… to be sparse, without it being too sparse.”
Some words of advice for aspiring singer-songwriters? “Just stick with it,” he says. “It’s about weathering the storms – it sounds a little cliché but sometimes you have to suffer a bit to be fuelled by that drive of wanting to do it.” WE have a pair of TICKETS to the 3Countdown Concert at St Stephen’s Green on New Year’s Eve AND a SIGNED copy of Non-Fiction to give away to one lucky reader. See our 12 Days of Christmas competition, which s t a r t s t o d a y, to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize.
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Here come ze Germans which means FUNDERLAND is back!
Visitors to the Santa Experience will be accompanied by elves, reindeer, penguins and polar bears before enjoying an individual meeting with Santa
SANTA EXPERIENCE BACK FOR LOVELY FESTIVE EVENT THE SANTA Experience is back in Dublin and it’s a truly lovely festive family event. Taking place in Dunnes Stores in the Ilac Centre, visitors will be accompanied by elves, reindeer, penguins and polar bears, and before enjoying an individual meeting with Santa Claus himself. Each visit includes full engagement with Santa and his elves, as well as every child receiving a gift. There is also a professional photographer on site to capture the magical moment with Santa for every family. The Santa Experience supports Temple St Dublin and Mercy Street Cork children’s hospitals, who they also visit each year with Santa and his elves. Admission is just €10 per child and €3 per adult. Book online at santaexperience.ie.
Dublin beauty Sarah Morrissey sits on the Funderland carousel, which like the Rally Ride (top right) remains a firm favourite for children of all sizes, while the Frisbee (below right) will have the bigger kids and the parents on the edge of their seats...
BEST OF IRISH CREATIVITY COMING TO THE RDS SHOWCASE, Ireland’s international creative expo will take place in the RDS in the new year, showcasing the works of 450 Irish designers to an international market of buyers. Taking place from January 22 to 25, in the New Year, the trade fair, which was founded by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland 41 years ago, is an international launch pad for the 450 Irish designers, manufacturers and craftspeople who unveil their new season collections across fashion, jewellery, home and giftware. A particular emphasis is placed on new products to market, providing Irish retailers with opportunities to discover and stock up on the latest design-led products, many of which are unique to the show. Visit showcaseireland.com for more information.
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Alongside the indoor and outdoor attractions at Winter Funderland, iSkate – at 600 square metres – is Ireland’s largest outdoor ice rink. The outdoor rink, introduced in 2015 proved hugely popular and returns for this year’s event With spectacular lighting, iSkate creates a winter wonderland atmosphere outside the Simmonscourt Pavillion. For many patrons an hour on the ice rink along with the thrills of the fairground provides a perfect family day out. With a Pay-As-You-Go per ride option, or the choice of P.O.P. (Pay- One-Price) wristbands allowing hours of unlimited fun, including the family wristband option, Winter Funderland is a wonderful family day out this Christmas in Dublin. To be in with a chance to WIN a Family Pass to the grand opening of Winter Funderland on Thursday, December 15, see our 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS competition which kicks off today. These exclusive passes will admit 2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children, and all attractions and rides on the day are FREE of charge. See Page 24 for more details.
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DECEMBER sees the return to Winter Funderland of top thrill rides from the continent. This year the star attraction is sure to be “Around the World,” a swing ride from Germany which at 60 metres stands almost twice the height of the traditional Funderland Ferris Wheel. With spectacular lighting, the “Around the World” ride is sure to be a big hit at this year’s show. The “Eclipse,” and “Discovery” are top thrill rides from the Continent, while the much loved “Power Wave” makes a welcome return visit from Holland to Dublin. The sensational “Speed Loop” Rollercoaster, which was introduced to the RDS b a c k i n 2 014 , i s a t h r i l l seekers favourite and will be joined by the “Take Off”, “Ice Jet” and “Waltzer” to name just a few. With lots of Kiddie Rides and family attractions where parents can accompany children, Winter Funderland will present a huge array of attractions for all ages. For those who prefer to remain on “terra firma,” lots of games of skill and chance present the chance to win some of Winter Funderland’s famous giant teddies and soft toys.
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International Wella Platinum Colour award winner Darren Lacken and his model, Jennifer
Colourist’s top award is worth crowing about EMMA NOLAN
A DUBLIN hairdresser has won the hugely coveted Platinum prize at Wella’s 2016 International TrendVision Award in Barcelona. Darren Lacken, of Crow Street Collective in Temple Bar, was awarded the top prize of the night and crowned Platinum Colour Award Winner. Darren’s look interpreted the A/W trend, Bronde Luxe, and his beautiful model, Jennifer, captivat-ed the eye of the judges. He showcased the quality of hairdressing in Ireland to be amongst the best in the world, leading the way with exceptional colour creativity and flair. Speaking about his win, Darren said: “It is
a huge honour for me as the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award is widely respected so I am thrilled to have won the Platinum prize. “There was strong competition from amazing hairdressers across the world, so it’s a fantastic achievement and I’m really delighted to be part of it.” Lead judge Josh Wood praised the Platinum winner, saying: “Every year, I’m totally amazed by the quality, but this year all these people are winners. “Darren showcased an incredible use of the Wella colour portfolio and an understanding of strong technique. All of that technical knowledge was blended into something that I thought was really beautiful.”
Arnotts’ excitement at Charlotte Tillbury lines MAKE-UP lovers rejoice – Charlotte Tillbury has arrived at Arnotts. Known for some cult products, Charlotte is now bringing her make-up revolution to Arnotts. She said: “Dublin is a make-up mecca and the women here really understand the power of make-up, so it’s incredibly exciting for me to launch my first Arnott’s counter.” Donald McDonald, managing director of Arnotts, said: “We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Tilbury into the beauty hall at Arnotts. Charlotte has been at the forefront of the makeup industry for over 20 years and we are looking forward to having such an exciting brand join our beauty offer. “Our ambition at Arnotts is to continue to deliver exceptional service and quality products, and to cre-ate new and exciting experiences for existing and new customers.”
Tabea Weyrauch and Yomiko Chen wearing looks from Irish designers, Jill De Burca, Helen Steele and Manley
SITE SET ON SHOWCASING IRISH DESIGNERS EMMA NOLAN Style Editor
THE Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) has launched DesignIreland.ie – a new web platform dedicated to showcasing the work of Ireland’s leading designers and craftspeople. The site aims to provide consumers the world over with inspiration, images and stories about
talented Irish designers and their work. Visitors can browse Irish products across three categories – Home & Gift, Fashion & Accessories and Jewellery – and then link directly to purchase from maker websites or approved stockists such as Arnotts, the Kilkenny Group, Brown Thomas, Irish Design Shop, Makers & Brothers and Stonechat, as well as interna-
tional retailers including Heal’s, The New Craftsmen and Wolf & Badger in the UK, The Citizenry in the US, and Stor in Tokyo. Karen Hennessy, chief executive of DCCoI, said: “This new site forms part of DCCoI’s strategic goal to increase awareness of Irish design and craft at home and abroad, capitalising on the growing international reputation of the sector in recent years.
“Design Ireland has been developed as a premium brand to celebrate and champion the wonderful contemporary work being produced all over the island of Ireland. “We hope consumers will be inspired to seek out and purchase unique Irish-designed and made work throughout the year, but particularly over the coming weeks as they shop for gifts this Christmas.”
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Champagne sequin dress €89.90
Black & Pink Floral sequins dress €69.90
Red knee-length lace dress €59.90
Julian Boutique is a hidden treasure JULIAN BOUTIQUE, Cookstown, is a new, stylish boutique with dresses for all occasions, offering truly unexpected elegance and beauty in the midst of an industrial estate. Since opening in May, the boutique has been fulfilling a lifelong dream for its owners, Donna Mills and Oonagh Doyle, while manager Aislin Maxwell is bringing her industry experience from working with top suppliers in London and Paris to bear on the business. Aislin’s fashion experience applies across the board, with the boutique’s superb range covering a full range of party, debs,
bridesmaids and cocktail dresses, and catering for sizes from 6 to 26. Julian Boutique offers a warm ambiance to all, with both the courteous staff and the boutique’s layout impressing. There’s an air of a grande ballroom about the premises, with the spacious fitting rooms offering comfort that’s just a dress away. Located just five minutes off the M50 (Tallaght), Julian Boutique is a must-see for anyone wanting to find their perfect dress. Located at Unit A13, Second Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, the boutique can be contacted at 01 451 3950.
Peach lace knee-length dress €59.90
Deep teal long dress €149.90
Rose gold and black bodysuit €44.90
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Major car companies have combined their efforts to create a more effective electric car charging network of stations across Europe for faster and more efficient charging
Electric car charging network to get a boost BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered electric car charging network in Europe. The car companies intend to make substantial investments to create the network, underscoring each company’s belief in the future of electric mobility. The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of electric charging stations across Europe in order to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. Their combined belief is that this will be an important step towards facilitating massmarket electric vehicle adoption. The projected ultra-fast high-powered charging network with power levels up to 350kW will be significantly faster than the most powerful charging system deployed today. The build-up is planned to start in 2017. An initial target of about 400 sites in Europe is planned. By 2020 the customers should have access to thousands of high-powered charging points. The goal is to enable long-distance travel through opennetwork charging stations along highways and major thoroughfares, which has not been feasible for most electric car drivers to date. The charging
Crossing over comfortably with Peugeot’s 2008
During 2016 Peugeot started a more serious foray into the crossover market. Here, MICHAEL MORONEY reports on his test drive of the new 2008 which has started a trend – and you can expect to see more in terms of SUV dynamics from Peugeot in 2017. THE crossover is the new motoring term to describe a car that can be as comfortable and agile on the road as it is in moderate off-road conditions. Car companies are selling the concept as one that fits with people’s active outdoor lifestyles and isn’t being outdoor, healthy and active something that we all aspire to. The fact that Peugeot does off-road is surprising for many car buyers and up until I took the new Peugeot 2008 it was a claim that I was also a little sceptical about. This compact estate car is not a heavy-duty offroad vehicle although it is surprising how effec-
tive it can be in muddy North Dublin stubble fields. Peugeot has developed what is called a Grip Control system to allow their cars to have enough extra traction on the front wheels to cope with difficult driving conditions. Take a car to the Ploughing and you will test those conditions. North county Dublin is the home of potato growing and I took the car across some potato fields and into some greening stubbles to check its offroad credentials. I was well impressed with the small car’s ability to travel across ground, coping with ruts and soft spots
that would be suspect for a normal car. T his small crosso ver SUV comes with unique ability to make it a worthwhile car option for those who want to explore beyond the tarmac. It’s compact and tidy on the road, gives good confidence to tackle the muddy road conditions and modest field ruts with some degree of surety. The 2008 is one of Peugeot’s best sellers. I’ve driven both the thrifty 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version and the diesel version powered by a 1.6 litre HDi engine. Engine the performance is good across both models, with
experience is expected to evolve to be as convenient as refuelling at conventional petrol and diesel stations.
PSA has pick-up plans for 2018 IT seems that almost every car maker has plans to offer a 4x4 pick-up as the market keeps growing for these versatile vehicle, especially in developing countries. The French PSA Group with owns the Citroen and Peugeot brands has announced that it plans to start building a pick-up in mid-2018 in North Africa to meet demand in the Tunisian market. PSA said the factory will build 1,200 Peugeot branded vehicles annually. It is believed that PSA may use the Toyota Hilux pick-up for its model in a similar way that Nissan, Renault and soon Mercedes Benz are sharing pick-up technology. Toyota and PSA already co-operate to build vans.
The new Peugeot 2008 GT is powered by an impressive 110bhp three-cylinder 1.2 litre petrol engine that’s powerful and very smooth to drive
Peugeot 2008 SUV 1.2 PureTech
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 1.2 litre Engine power 110hp 0 – 100km/hr 10.3 seconds Economy 20.8km/litre (4.8l/100km or 59mpg) Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litres CO2 emissions 110g/km Road Tax Band C €190 Main Service 20,000km/12 months Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2013) Warranty 5 years Entry Price €19,400
Peugeot has a new i-Cockpit dash design that’s both modern and function without dashboard clutter.
the diesel version being modestly more economical while the petrol powered car is lively and only modestly more expensive to run. For me the 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version has so much to offer both in terms of keener pricing and a great driving feel. The slightly more expensive diesel version has better torque and that can be called upon of the going gets sticky. The top of the range diesel version is rated at 120bhp versus 110bhp for the 1.2 petrol, and it comes with significantly more torque. Despite that its towing rating is not much better. There is a significant up to 30% advantage in terms of
fuel economy when you take the diesel option. So while the petrol version that I drove is a very lively and smooth car to drive with its award-winning engine, the diesel version makes more sense in terms of running costs, even if it is priced a little higher. Peugeot has a new GT line for the 2008, adding a higher level of style and fittings and giving the car a stronger more off-road look. The test car was fitted with a six-speed automatic gearbox that was easy to use and worked well with the Grip Control system when called into duty. The 1.2 litre turbo-petrol version takes the form of an award winning
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Audi A5 and Q2 receive Euro NCAP five star safety awards
The upgraded Peugeot 2008 with GT styling has impressive off-road ability using the Peugeot Grip Control system. The entry price for the 2008 is €19,400 and if you want the GT pack you need to go to €24,800.
THE new Audi A5 and Q2 have each been awarded top grades in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) test. The cars scored highly in the both the adult and child safety ratings, as well as for pedestrian protection and other safety systems. Emergency braking systems were introduced to the evaluation procedure in 2016. As standard, the Audi Q2 is equipped with an emergency braking assistant as part of Audi pre sense front. The system looks out for other vehicles or pedestrians in the path of the vehicle and if a collision is eminent, it warns the driver and if necessary initiates automatic emergency braking. The new Audi A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback models were also awarded the top grade of five stars. Both models offer high levels of safety for adults and children, as well as good pedestrian protection. The standard Audi pre-sense city helps the A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback to avoid accidents. At
three-cylinder engine. These engines are rarely as smooth in terms of acceleration as this Peugeot engine is and the three-cylinder feel is normally very noticeable from behind the wheel. This is the best three-cylinder petrol engine that I have driven and it adds to the driving enjoyment of the car when it’s matched with the automatic gearbox. Petrol running costs can be more significant than diesel ones, especially for the higher use driver. The GT version test car that I drove delivered an impressive fuel economy rating of 20.8km/litre (4.8l/100km or 59mpg) over a 1,100km lengthy driving experi-
ence. The CO2 emission level is low at 110g/km (road tax €190) for the automatic petrol version, just €10/year more expensive than the diesel model. The use of the Grip Control system in the fields probably added to my fuel usage. The system is controlled by a dial located on the centre console. It allows you to choose from five driving modes. These are standard ESP, Snow Mode, Mud Mode, Sand Mode and ESP off mode. Most of my driving was in standard mode and I switched on the move to Mud Mode once I crossed into field conditions. There was no clunk of a gear, just a new image
on the dash to tell me that I was in Mud Mode and confidence to tackle the soft field conditions. The system doesn’t add to the car’s towing ability, it is designed more to boost traction in poor ground conditions. Peugeot claims that it uses electronic components rather than mechanical systems that are already installed in the car. The Goodyear 205/50R17 Vector 4Seasons tyres added no extra weight so there is no excessive fuel consumption, unlike a traditional 4x4’s. The GT version of the 2008 is also more attractive to look at but more expensive to buy than the base model. The addi-
tional GT features make it look more like an SUV taking away any notion of a softer car look. The dash design is new with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit design and that included sat-nav on the test car. There is the option to plug in your phone and run Google Maps through the system that operates by touch control and very easy to get a handle on. The steering wheel is small and sporty in design, with a good level of control. There is good seat and wheel adjustment but you need to get it right in order to see all of the dials clearly. This crossover is considered compact so don’t expect a big car feel to the
2008 even its ambitious in its off-road ability. The front driver space is good while the seat base may be a bit on the short side for larger adults. Seat adjustment is good and the rear seats fold easily to give more load space. The boot opens high for clearance and there’s a proper space wheel included. The entry price for the face-lifted Peugeot 2008 is €19,400 for the base 1.2 litre petrol engine model, while the test car with its GT badging and automatic gearbox pushed that price to €24,835. The diesel GT version, while not available with the automatic gearbox is marginally more expensive.
speeds of up to 85 km/h, the system scans the road for other vehicles and pedestrians using a windshield-mounted front camera with a range of over 100 metres. If it detects an impending collision, the driver receives a series of warnings, and if necessary the car initiates maximum braking. At speeds up to 40 km/h, Audi claims that accidents can be avoided completely within the system limits. At higher speeds (up to 85 km/h); warnings and brake intervention reduce the impact velocity. The Audi A5 also features an extensive range of other assistance systems, like collision avoidance assist or turn assist. While collision avoidance assist helps the driver to drive around an obstacle, turn assist monitors oncoming traffic when turning across the flow of traffic at low speed. In a dangerous situation, it brakes the vehicle to a complete stop, if necessary, to prevent a turn when there is oncoming traffic. The Euro NCAP has been investigating the crash performance of new car models since it was established in 1997. In order to simulate real-life accident conditions better, the consortium continually tightens crash safety requirements.
Welcome for insurance report reform THERE has been welcome in some quarter for the publication of the report on the rising cost of motor insurance by the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. Car hire firm Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has said that it fully support the Committee’s call for more transparency in the insurance sector. George O’Connor, MD of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland said that they also broadly support the many individual recommendations put forward as a means of reforming the
motor insurance sector. He believes that the rising cost of insurance is already beginning to impact on Ireland’s tourist sector, of which car rental is an integral element. “We particularly support recommendation 32, says George and he quotes, “The Committee recommends that personal injury awards be benchmarked internationally and indexed against EU average awards. Such a process would require the cost of healthcare and other Irish specific factors to be taken
into account.” He believes that this measure, if implemented in tandem with other recommendations, would address the fundamental problems in the claims/awards system: - Too much money in the insurance claims system - Insufficient scrutiny of claims - A claims process that is too expensive and lacking certainty
The new Audi A5 and Q2 have each come out with a top crash safety rating in the recent Euro NCAP crash testing programme.
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Donegal now cooler than Peru – fact! SHANE DILLON
LOOKS like my home county will soon be famous for other things than Wee Daniel, truly terrible WiFi and ‘Fundoran’ – National Geographic Traveller (UK) has just picked Donegal as number-one on The Cool List: 17 For 2017. Described by the magazine as “off-radar and hard to access”, the county nevertheless scooped top place on the annual list thanks in part to its “world-class wilderness”, pushing it – and Ireland – ahead of must-see places such as Peru, Greenland and South Africa. With a growing international awareness of superb Wild Atlantic Way spots along Donegal’s coast, and tourism numbers rising there, it’s another welcome accolade for the ruggedly beautiful county.
Low-cost US flights are go THE dream of low-cost flights to America taxied a little closer a few days ago with the granting of a US-Ireland licence to Norwegian Air International. The low-cost airline can now offer Cork-Boston flights a few times each week from next Summer, with hopes that it will eventually expand its service to include flights to New York.
Offering frequent and first-time London visitors something a little different, Christmas markets and lights present a seasonal twist on familiar sights. Pictures: Shane Dillon
BRITAIN: BUSTLING CITY HAS PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS FARE TO BUY AND BROWSE
Yule find plenty of treats when shopping in London
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IT’S not too late to get your Christmas shopping in, and to browse some special seasonal markets – I don’t mean here, but in London! Britain’s Brexit worries haven’t quite brought about the favourable currency rates many shoppers and tourists have been hoping for, but it’s still pretty possible to get the Christmas parity going with Sterling, as there are definitely bargains to bag ‘next door’ for any shoppers visiting the bustling city. Just as here in Dublin, London retailers are welcoming throngs of shoppers through the doors at present, with upmarket shopping hub Regent
Street proving as crowded as Grafton Street on any Christmas Eve during my recent visit there. From the iconic street to all of London’s main shopping areas, retailers have definitely pulled out all the stops to entice people through the doors this December, with many of the biggest High Street retailers who’ve been spooked by Brexit uncertainties doing their best to try and compensate with a bumper Christmas. However, for those looking to take a lighter approach to shopping, while still staying in the festive spirit, there are lots of Christmas markets to be explored, too – markets which are easier on the pocket, but none the poorer for it.
Two of the most popular Christmas markets are also among the easiest to reach, with the park at bustling Leicester Square transformed into a winter wonderland, while a much larger market can be found along Embankment, with rows of chalet-style wooden huts presenting presents for all tastes and budgets, and set within easy reach of the London Eye. Such markets offer more than enough Christmas-themed gifts – as well as global cuisines and seasonal food – to sate any appetite, providing a more budget-friendly way to pick up a cute, cool or quirky Christmas gift to remember your London visit. All that shopping and
Explore new art at Tate Modern’s impressive extension
browsing can prove tiring work, so why not give those aching feet a rest with a visit to The Savoy hotel, a stroll away from Trafalgar Square? Swap the mulled wine for an actual wine, tea or other refreshment in a landmark setting. Unlike similar ‘six-star’ hotels and watering holes, The Savoy is perfectly accommodating to ‘walk-
ins’, and while drinks at its American Bar are pricey (your wine will set you back at least about £10 or £12, for example), you’ll be made to feel just as welcome as any of the hotel’s well-heeled guests. If you’ve had a busy time taking in the Christmas shopping, or meandering the markets, there should be enough time to take in the sights. Culture
vultures should wing it to Tate modern, and its massive Switch House extension that finally opened a few months ago. The imposing structure will give you a great way to have a break and brush up on modern art developments, while less highbrow ‘attractions’ at the gallery include peering into the luxury apartment buildings alongside, and the goldfish therein. Ultimately, whether looking to visit England’s bustling capital as a simple weekend getaway or a pre-Christmas shopping treat, you’ll find plenty to keep you going, whether that’s from shop to shop or attraction to attraction. Either way, season’s greetings, and happy shopping!
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CINEMA DUBLINLIFE Disney heroine to make waves
EVER since 2010’s Tangled, the creative minds at Walt Disney Animation Studios have surfed a wave of charming nostalgia and knowing nods to the past – a strategy that’s worked extremely well for them and elevated some of the studio’s subsequent efforts even above the recent output of the mighty Pixar. While Monoa (Cert PG, 113 mins) carefully follows the familiar Disney beats, it does so with a wonderfully original visual aesthetic and a selfreferential script that frequently winks and nods to seasoned Disney fans, without alienating younger spectators. Consequently, Moana builds on a tradition established by Disney decades
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ago, but – more so than Frozen, and Tangled – pushes that tradition forward with a thoroughly modern, empowering storyline. Newcomer Auli’I Cravalho plays the latest Disney princess; the daughter of the chief of a Polynesian tribe who, like many of her House-of-Mouse predecessors, dreams of nothing but escaping her home life and proving herself in the world. Chosen by the ocean
itself to deliver a mystical stone to its owner, the goddess Te Fiti, Moana defies her father and sets out on the open sea, with the help of the once-powerful demi-god Maui (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). The mythical background that Moana’s adventure is built on is occasionally convoluted and, without a real significant villain, the overall narrative threat is perhaps a little vague. Regardless, Moana isn’t really about that threat. Its central themes – destiny, choice and tradition – are familiar Disney subjects, but in Moana’s Polynesian context, the results are more progressive and empowering than anything Disney has done before.
Disney’s Moana presents a very likeable lead, with its courageous character Moana
However, it is not just the cultural context that gives Moana its strength. Moana is the hero here, not the damsel – and especially not “the princess”. Many modern Disney movies have pushed things forward with strong female leads; Moana is the first to rigidly comment on it, with tongue firmly in cheek. Dismissing her ability to
carry out the quest, Maui mocks Moana: “If you wear a dress and have an animal sidekick, you are a princess.” With little nods like this, Moana constantly pokes fun at a legacy of Disney heroines that operate as little more than damsels in distress. Moana is quick to prove Maui wrong at every turn, and only steps aside to let
him to some butt-kicking when she herself has successfully given him the strength to do so. Of course, any Disney classic can only be a good as its songs, and Moana succeeds in that area more so than any Disney movie since the early 90s – the music here, from Hamilton songwriter LinManuel Miranda, is rife
with rampant nostalgia, running the gamut from catchy to impassioned and back again. Visually, Moana is unlike anything Disney had done before, maintaining a vibrant, expressive colour-palette packed with natural neon pinks, greens and blues – every frame is bursting with life. One dynamic sequence in a realm beneath the ocean has Disney’s creature workshop on creative overload; another big chase scene takes visual notes from Mad Max: Fury Road. Despite a tendency to crawl along, Moana is a compelling, progressive, original and often-hilarious movie that will hopefully establish a legacy to rival Frozen. Verdict: 8/10
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FastSport BAREFOOT RUNNING UNDER SDSP SPOTLIGHT: SOUTH Dublin Sports Partnership and IT Tallaght’s next sports science seminar will take place on Monday, December 12 on the topic of Barefoot Running (training footwear and avoiding injury). The presenter is Joe Warne, Lecturer in the Sports Science course in IT Tallaght. The seminar will look at the footwear debate and ask can minimalist shoes really improve performance? Registration will begin at 6.30pm with the seminar due to start at 7pm in lecture hall 001. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Those wishing to register are asked to send their name, organisation, position and mobile number to info@sdcsp.ie. A recent interest in barefoot running has resulted in the development of a new footwear type, principally running shoes and football boots, which incorporates minimal cushioning and structural properties, in contrast with conventional running shoes/ football boots.
RUGBY: CASTLE AVENUE SIDE RUN UP BONUS POINT WIN IN UBL DIVISION 1A
Tarf teach Students a big lesson
UBL DIVISION 1A Clontarf 33 Dublin University 0 sport@dublingazette.com
CLONTARF put together their most complete performance of the season so far to record a comprehensive 33-0 win over a below-par Dublin University at Castle Avenue.
Very little went right for Trinity on the day as defending champions Tarf made it two victories on the bounce, climbing back into the top half of the table ahead of the Christmas break. Hooker Bryan Byrne has not played for Leinster since September and he will hope his provin-
cial coaches take note of his performance here. He had two excellent first half breaks, the second of which led to a 25th minute try for centre Matt D’Arcy which broke the deadlock. Byrne was also a big part of Tarf’s dominant scrum but they were unable to press that advan-
Clontarf winger Rob Keogh on the attack. Picture: Deryck Vincent
tage home as the first half ended 7-0 in their favour. Trinity had a missed penalty attempt by out-half James Fennelly and a yellow card for winger Bryan Mollen. Resolute defending from the students kept them very much in contention, a brilliant move involving D’Arcy and Mick McGrath almost seeing Tarf score on the stroke of half-time before the students covered the danger. However, the visitors blundered when knocking on straight from the restart and the hosts quickly broke through, feeding winger Rob Keogh for a well-finished five-
pointer wide on the right. Trinity’s resistance lessened after Michael Brown joined his centre partner D’Arcy on the scoresheet, giving the north Dubliners a 19-point buffer in damp and muddy conditions. The bonus point try followed when scrum half Peter du Toit outfoxed the cover at a close-in ruck, sniping through in impressive fashion with the students down to 14 men. The Tarf pack’s scrummaging power earned them a penalty try with Keogh adding his fourth successful conversion, and Brown went close to scoring his second of the
day late on. This chastening defeat – their third in four games – will linger for Trinity before they get a chance to gain revenge on Andy Wood’s men in the January 28 rematch. Elsewhere, winger David Brandon helped himself to two tries as Old Belvedere ended a threematch losing streak with a 15-0 home win over St. Mary’s College on Saturday afternoon. Recent Munster recruit Steve Crosbie kicked the other five points as ‘Belvo moved six points clear of second-from-bottom St Mary’s, ahead of a long winter break in Division 1A action.
Corinthian leave Glenanne seeing red in Senior Cup sport@dublingazette.com
Corinthian’s Jonny Bruton and Glenanne’s Shane O’Donoghue. Picture: Adrian Boehm
WHITECHURCH club Corinthian produced one of the performances of the second round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup as the Leinster league side eliminated national league team Glenanne last Saturday. The reds have been flying high in the Leinster league side with six wins from six and they produced a memorable success to go with their run of results. Jonny Bruton and David Howard had combined for 28 goals already this term and they were
both on the mark to make it 2-0 early in the second half. Bruton netted from a turnover before Howard nailed a drag-flick. Stu Ronan pulled one back before Stephen Reid put the reds 3-1 up. Two set piece goals from Shane O’Donoghue offered the Glens the reprieve of a penalty shoot-out with a stroke and a corner goal but Corinthian held their nerve to win 4-2 on strokes. They are one of three regional sides still involved in the competition along with Mossley who eliminated Sandymount’s Railway Union and Cookstown who
knocked out Dublin University. Of the big guns, Monkstown and Banbridge produced the marquee results. Town scored twice in the first three minutes against Lisnagarvey en route to a 3-2 win in a repeat of last year’s final. Gareth Watkins and Sam Hyland got Town off to a brilliant start before Garvey fought back via strikes from Neal Glassey and Ryan Getty. But a penalty stroke just before the break proved the defining moment, Stephen Cole converting for a half-time lead and some fine goalkeeping from
Max Maguire meant it stayed that way to the final whistle. At Havelock Park, Banbridge proved too strong for Three Rock Rovers, eventually breaking down the Dublin side’s dogged defence with goals from Dane Ward, Matthew Bell and Hugh McShane in a 3-1 success. Harry Morris put Rovers 1-0 up in the 20th minute, turning away from his reverse to score on his open side. Ward equalised by the break for 1-1 with a cool finish from mid-circle after an even opening period and they struck twice in the second half.
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Con and Cuala crackle in brilliant Leinster win LEINSTER SHC FINAL Cuala 3-19 O’Loughlin’s Gaels 1-16 JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
CON O’Callaghan starred as Cuala won their first ever Leinster title, beating favourites O’Loughlin Gaels, from Kilkenny, in O’Moore Park on Sunday to end a 37-year drought for Dublin clubs in Leinster. David Treacy was his usual reliable self from the frees – he scored 0-11, with 0-10 from placed balls – but it was O’Callaghan’s stint up front that stood out, as the dual-code man’s interplay with Colm Cronin proved O’Loughlin’s undoing. Cuala, though, sparkled throughout. Much of the damage was done early on. The O’Callaghan-Cronin axis brought about the first goal with the latter finishing a fine O’Callaghan run to establish a lead that was
never to tumble. Mark Schutte played a key role as Cuala found the net for the second time after 22 minutes with O’Callaghan providing the final touch. While O’Loughlin’s hung on within reach through a series of frees, Cuala looked by far the more threatening, going in at the break with a 2-8 to 0-9 lead that perhaps should have been more. Treacy’s frees kept Cuala in charge as the Kilkenny champions enjoyed their best period after the break. They narrowed the gap several times as they found their range, though never came within a score, as they consistently found the Dalkey club able to reestablish a margin, with Treacy showing lethal accuracy from distance. Indeed, it was Cuala who had the major sights on goal, seeing a couple of dramatic spells of pinball in front of the Gaels’ goal go unconverted.
Danny Loughnane briefly worried Cuala as he struck a goal in the final few minutes, with O’Loughlin’s left with little choice but to go all out and try and drag themselves back into the contest. As Cuala absorbed the late pressure, though, they never looked like slacking, and Mark Schutte’s goal in injury time finally put the tie conclusively to bed. The 3-19 to 1-16 scoreline didn’t particularly flatter Cuala, who looked as sharp as they have all year and gloried in securing a title they missed out on a defeat to Wexford side Oulart-the-Ballagh this time last year. There have been no less than 16 Kilkenny club hurling victories in Leinster since Crumlin last brought the title back to Dublin before Christmas in 1979. Dublin sides – including Cuala, twice – had lost seven finals in the same period, four of them to Kilkenny clubs.
Cuala captain Oisin Gough, left, celebrates with David Treacy, centre, and Paul Schutte
Next on the agenda is a February 4 date with Derry’s Slaughtneil in their All-Ireland club semi-final. And Cuala manager Mattie Kenny said it has been a superb show from the club to bounce back from Leinster final devastation to win the provincial crown. “Last year was a great journey until the Leinster final,” he said after the final. “We came back this time with the aim of winning the Dublin championship and then to have another crack at Leinster.
Leinster championship.” David Treacy, meanwhile, hailed the goals that kept Cuala out of range. “The goals gave us a buffer and we managed to see it out towards the end,” he said. “We had a five-point lead at the break and then at times had to sit deep to see it out. We knew O’Loughlin’s, like any other Kilkenny team, were going to come at us. “They did, but we were able to keep tapping over the points. We weren’t forcing goals like we did
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‘The novelty of getting to the final in 2015 was no longer a novelty. Every game had to be won.’ - Mattie Kenny
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The novelty of getting to the final in 2015 was no longer a novelty. Every game had to be won and that brought its own pressure. “To win it was a great relief and a great honour. It’s a privilege to be with these guys and win the
David Treacy lands a free
in last year’s final against Oulart.” Looking at the New Year, Cuala will hope they can get O’Callaghan available from the Dublin footballers for their All-Ireland push but, for now, they can revel in this huge achievement for the club.
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Oliver and Ellen the Swim Ireland stars of 2016 NAC diver Oliver Dingley and swimmer Ellen Keane have been announced as the Swim Ireland Performance Athletes of the Year following their outstanding achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Dingley became Ireland’s first diver in 68 years to qualify for an Olympic Games last February. At the Games, the 23-year-old cruised through the preliminary round of the 3M springboard to advance to the semi-final in 13th place. He produced another exceptional performance in the semi-final where he finished ninth, to qualify as Ireland’s first ever diving finalist at an Olympic Games. A lifetime best score in the final then secured him an eighth place finish overall and a spot in the 2017 World Diving Series. Clontarf’s Keane, competing at her third Paralympic Games, deservedly collects the female Performance Athlete of the Year award following her bronze medal win at the Games. Already a world medallist, Keane collected SB8 100m breaststroke bronze in September, her first Paralympic medal. Keane was also a finalist in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly at the Games. 16-year-old Mona McSharry was named junior Performance Athlete of the Year following her performances at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Hungary in July. The Marlins SC swimmer collected silver in the 100m and bronze in the 50m breaststroke at the championships as well as finishing sixth in the final of the 200m event. McSharry had also set Irish junior records in the 100m and 200m breaststroke earlier in the year, collected five titles at the national championships in April and qualified for and competed at the European Senior Championships in May. Dingley’s coach Damian Ball collected the 2016 honour of Performance Coach of the Year. Ball was instrumental in leading Dingley’s rise through the international ranks this year and is intrinsic in the building and developing of the up and coming divers at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin 15. The awards were announced at this weekend’s Irish Open Short Course Championships taking place in Lisburn.
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SOCCER: REIGNING CHAMPIONS NICK SINGLE GOAL VICTORY IN LSL
Wesley welcome Georgian ref for Friday night lights FRIDAY night lights returned to Donnybrook as Old Wesley entertained their nearest rivals, and only other Leinster team, Naas, in a genuine promotion battle in the UBL Division 1B. To embellish the occasion and add an international dimension , the match officials were from the Georgian Referees Association , in an initiative to expose officials to different playing and cultural environments with the aim of helping the long-term development of world rugby. Nike Amashukeli was the referee with Saba Abulashvili as the sub-referee and they both performed well in a ferocious local derby environment , with no shortage of advice on offer from the stands. To support the officials , the Georgian Ambassador, George Zurabashvili was in attendance for the match along with a number of his officials and they were appreciative of the hospitality afforded them by host club, Old Wesley. After an excellent hard-fought, but sporting encounter, Old Wesley emerged victorious on a very tight scoreline of 19-16, which leaves them third in the league at Christmas. Barry McLaughlin’s precise place-kicking helped Old Wesley see off a fast-finishing opponent. Wesley had opened up a 16-6 lead by the break, but two David Benn tries brought the Kildare men level before winger McLaughlin, now with a mammoth 117 points for the league season, kicked the match-winning penalty with four minutes to go. The hosts’ only try came in the 26th minute, well-won lineout ball being moved into midfield where centre Isaac Leota cut a nice line to score by the posts with McLaughlin converting. Naas remain in close proximity in 5th place and will be relishing the return tie in Naas on Friday, January 27 when they attempt to exact revenge, especially with Fionn Carr back in their ranks from International Sevens duty. IRFU Vice President Philip Orr is pictured with Saba Abulashvili (sub-referee), George Zurabashvili (Georgian Ambassador), Nika Amashukeli (referee), Istvan Palffy (Hungarian Ambassador), David Pierce (President, Old Wesley) and David O’Brien (Leinster Referee Development Manager).
Ray Whelehan played a key role for Wayside Celtic but his side were unable to nick a point against the reigning champions
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WAYSIDE Celtic narrowly went down 1-0 away to reigning LSL Sunday Senior champions Bluebell United in a spirited performance at the Red Cow. The result sees them drop two places to eighth after a run of four games without a win with Bluebell going back to the top of the league. Although they lost the game, Wayside held plenty of possession and missed a glorious chance to equalise at the death.
It was not a game for the faint-hearted as both teams struggled to create chances but either could have been ahead within the opening five minutes. Ray Whelehan had the opening for Wayside but his long range volley drifted just wide if the post, and it took until the 30th minute for either to have another sight of goal. Peter Dunard was the man with the opportunity for the visitors but his tame shot was straight at the Bluebell keeper and the chance seemed to give the hosts the kick they needed. They scored the only
CROSS COUNTRY DSDAC’s young stars land string of medals DUNDRUM South Dublin AC had 32 runners
competing in the last cross country league meet of the year with many Under-9s and Under-10s out for the first time. There were plenty good performances on the day with Cian Dunphy winning the Under-9 boys by a distance while Niamh Doyl,e running a great race, finished third in the Under-13 girls. A large number of club athletes won league medals based on their performances over three recent league meetings.
goal of the game within a minute. Shane Stritch and Dean Ebbe forged the attack, breaking into the box. They found their route to goal blocked but Stephen Larkin was left unattended and he was duly picked out to finish from eight yards out. Bluebell dominated the remainder of the half that contained a goal line clearance from a Stritch header while a mazy run from Sean Byrne saw him slalom past three players but be denied a great goal by keeper Ger Doran. The second half began
as the first ended with Bluebell on top and Byrne denied another effort. Wayside finally cut open the hosts with an excellent move af ter 55 minutes to create a chance of their own through some slick passing, but they could only look on in despair as Alan Pratt stretched for Whelehan’s pass and steered it wide. Soon after, Bluebell had a chance to double their lead when Byrne found himself in front of goal from seven yards but only able to put his shot over the bar, before seeing a volley saved in
what was proving a frustrating game for the playmaker. Wayside threw caution to the wind as Bluebell retreated, and began to enjoy more possession of the ball but with little end product other than a last minute chance that should have seen them steal a point from Clondalkin. Moody won the ball high up the pitch and rolled in Mickey Narciso whose shot was blocked by the keeper. The ball fell to Graham Lawlor who, with the goal at his mercy, somehow lifted the ball over the bar.
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White and Nagle majors power Boden success
CLUB NOTICEBOARD BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THERE were no winners of this week’s jackpot or match first three.
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s claimed the
laurels from a cracking minor A camogie championship final, winning out 2-6 to 0-8 at Abbotstown in front of a fine crowd. A first half goal from Jodie White put Boden in the box seat and Laura Nagle’s major two minutes from the end saw them over the line to claim the Orla Quill Cup with four points to spare.
Congratulations to our minor A camogie team who won the A camogie championship final against St Vincent’s in Abbotstown on Sunday morning. They overcame a brave Vincent’s challenge to take the title by a score of 2-6 to 0-8. Congrats to our U-21 footballers after their 5-9 to 2-12 victory over Na Fianna in
HURLING: SANDYFORD SIDE SEE OFF PEREGRINE’S
KILMACUD CROKES
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HURLING in December invariably means contesting the business end of a competition and it was promotion to AHL Division 2 on the line for St Peregrine’s and Naomh Olaf as they faced off at Blakestown road last Saturday. The southside team were ultimately edge out their west Dublin opposition to win by four points with a late flurry in a game played a frenetic
confident Olaf’s side. Byrnes pointed quickly in reply, Foley added to his free tally and Brian Kelleher scored one and assisted Mark Sweeney for another. It left the home team were still in contention with five minutes to go as Foley, yet again, equalised through a free. Olaf’s were more consistent and better able to take their chances, however, and they posted scores from all over the pitch to run out winners with four late scores. They now look forward to plying their trade in Division 2 next year.
ber 19.
Tickets on sale in the run up to the draw in the club and on the night. Well done to Gerry Greene and Mick Durcan on their suppor t for Club
semi-final on Sunday.
Movember initiative. Full report and pictures on the club website. Club shop opening hour s over
The annual club benevolent draw
Christmas have been posted on the
will be held this Saturday December
web. Congrats to Cuala on their Lein-
10 at 9pm in the club. Always a great
ster hurling club championship title
night for a good cause. Donations for
win.
PRIDE of place goes to our senior hurl-
Many thanks to David himself, guests
ers on a marvellous victory over St
Paul Mannion, Michael Fitzsimons and
Peregrine’s on a scoreline of 1-17 to
Robbie Kelleher and MC Evanne Ni Chui-
0-16 to ensure promotion to Division 2
linn.
in 2017. Congratulations to all involved.
Fitzmaurice, Byrnes and marksman Foley ensured the sides were tied at eight points apiece at the break. After the break, Olaf’s were again quick off the mark with two scores. Foley continued the free taking exhibition to keep Peregrine’s in touch. The turning point came at the seventh minute when the sliotar popped around the Peregrine’s danger area like a hot potato to allow Declan O’Dwyer to seize the initiative and score a goal from close range. The west Dublin club were now forced to up the intensity against a
Yes, it’s also Boden News time; deadline for all Boden News articles is Decem-
Hard luck to the AFL1 team who lost
NAOMH OLAF
pace normally reserved for summer hurling. Olaf’s raced ahead with three points in the first ten minutes with a busy Brian Cusack contributing two. Peregrine’s were slow to heat up but hit the boil at 11 minutes through a score from Cillian Byrnes. Colm Foley quickly followed with the first of his 10 scores of the game from the 70 metre free but it was Olaf’s who applied most of the pressure in the first half. For the Sandyford side, James O’Connor, Sean Bourke and Eoin Murphy all contributed to their tally, but Peregrine’s Joe
fiver. Grab your copy now in the bar.
to Ballyboden 0-14 to 2-11 in the league
the function room.
0-16 1-17
keeps giving all year round, all for just a
into the bar in the club.
on Thursday, December 15 at 8pm in
St Peregrine’s Naomh Olaf PADDY HEWSON
Have you got your 2017 calendar yet? Maybe you are in it – it’s the gift that
prizes welcome and can be dropped
The football section AGM will be held
AHL3 PLAYOFF FINAL
macud Crokes
ballers who beat Cuala 3-16 to 2-13 in extra time.
Olaf’s final flurry earns AHL2 space
Well done to our senior footballers on their AFL1 league semi-final against Kil-
CONGRATULATIONS to the U-21A footthe championship quarter-final after
Naomh Olaf celebrate their playoff final victory. Picture: Larry Daly
the championship quarter-final.
An outstanding display from our
Adult awards night takes place next Saturday, December 10 at 8pm.
senior footballers on Friday night
Mass for deceased members of
against Fingallians in a match of very
Naomh Olaf next Sunday at 11.30am in
high quality resulted in a 1-18 each
Church of the Ascension of the Lord,
scoreline in the Division 2 promotion
Ballaly.
final played in Stepaside.
Congratulations to Ronan and Trudy
A very enjoyable afternoon last Sat-
Hayes on the birth of daughter Aoibhin
urday as many club members assem-
and to Eoin and Niamh Christian on the
bled in the clubhouse to honour David
birth of son Rowan Fionn.
Byrne for his part in Dublin’s all-Ireland success.
Don’t forget the upcoming Christmas lotto draw.
WANDERERS LOTTO: there was no winner. Numbers
086 8333587.
drawn were 17, 35 and 36; €25 to Ste-
Nursery for four to seven-year-olds
phen Gallagher, Claire Hughes, A.c. k,
is now on in St Columba’s College on
J & K.
Saturday mornings at 10.30am; please
The jackpot next week is €3,300.
contact Fergal on 087 6213142 for more
Thank you to everyone who attended
details.
our annual end of season party and
Juvenile football and hurling contin-
awards night and to the Merry Plough-
ues for boys and girls aged seven to 14
boy for hosting. Congratulations to all
with midweek training and matches on
our winners.
Wednesday evening, please contact
The club are now looking for new management for the men’s first team for the coming season in Division 6 after winning Division 7 last season. If you are interested in this position, please contact Jim Conlon on 087 9967416. If you are interested in joining the ladies team, please contact Louise on
Alan on 087 9976008 for more details, all new members welcome. If you would like a match report or photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted by 10am each Monday to pro@wanderersgaa.ie.
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