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INSIDE: Actress Amy Huberman is calling on students to get involved in annual drama awards See P14

what’s the craic, mack? Theatre legend Michael Ball returning to Dublin Page 16

Centres part of €1.85bn package  aisling kennedy

A JOINT offer of €1.85bn has been accepted by two international property groups to purchase both the Dundrum Town Centre and the old Dundrum Village centre as part of a property package called Project Jewel. Project Jewel encompasses properties that are now under the control of NAMA due to loans that are associated with each premises, and includes Dundrum Town Centre,

the Pavilions Shopping Centre, the Ilac Centre, and the old Dundrum Village centre. UK property group Hammerson and the German property group Allianz Real Estate will now be property developer Joe O’Reilly’s new lenders for loans associated with the two Dundrum properties. Cllr Peter O’Brien (Lab) said the sale “can only attract more jobs and investment into the Dundrum area”. Full Story on Page 8

An arresting sight: Garda cops the washing up at fundraiser COMMUNITY Garda Pat Cullen had

his hands full at Dundrum Garda Station recently when the boys and girls in blue hosted a fundraising event, as part of the nationwide Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning, supported by Bewleys.

Garda Anne Marie Higgins and her colleagues hosted their annual coffee morning, in memory of her brother, to raise much needed funds for the local hospice, with plenty of locals dropping in to the station for a cuppa. Picture: Geraldine Woods

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Wyckham Way ‘Current arrangement is causing confusion’

Road marks aim to ease traffic woe  aisling kennedy

Wyckham Way in Dundrum will have new road markings placed down over the next few weeks to help alleviate traffic congestion in the area. The Wyckham Way, which is the link between the M50 motorway and Dundrum Town Centre, attracts a high volume of traffic on a daily basis. One section of the

road has quality bus corridor (QBC) lanes that are “not in use” due to low bus demand and over the last number of months the road markings along this section of the road have deteriorated dramatically Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s traffic section has issued an instruction to the council’s road markings contractor to renew the road markings in the

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coming weeks. The proposed new markings will retain the bus lanes in line with the DLR County Council Development Plan but there will be adjustments made to the existing road markings as, according to the council, “the current arrangement is causing confusion and safety concerns for road drivers”. It is also hoped that the new markings will reduce excessive queues of traffic in the offside traffic lanes. A spokesperson from the DLR Traffic Section said: “It is intended that the revised road markings will provide

improved traffic safety and movement, particularly in terms of better queue management approaching the roundabouts. “This will be of most benefit during peak shopping periods as visitors to the Dundrum Shopping Centre will have more queuing space along the northern section of the Wyckham Way.” T he spokesperson said that the council are also proposing to install double centre line road markings to clearly separate the multiple lanes of opposing traffic flows. “A new yellow box

Wyckham Way is to get new road markings to alleviate congestion. Picture: Google Maps

will be installed in the offside lane adjacent to the bus stop nearest the Wesley Roundabout to aid buses changing lanes for the right turn movement towards Ballinteer Avenue,” said the

spokesman. He added: “In association with the renewal of the road markings on the Wyckham Way, it is proposed to introduce new road markings on the Dundrum – Bypass

Roundabout which will better direct visitors into Dundrum Shopping Centre and reduce the risk of traffic cutting across each other on the roundabout, as is presently the case.”

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faith: rathfarnham centre invites people to learn more about belief

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All are welcome at Quaker open day R ATHFARNHAM Quaker Meeting will open its doors to members of the public this Sunday, October 4 from 2pm to 4.30pm. All are welcome to the open day at Rathfarnham Quaker Meeting House, 62 Crannagh Road, Dublin 14, which will provide an opportunity for people to learn about Quaker beliefs and traditions and there will be a chance to view a newly released 30-minute film, entitled Waiting and Silence. Visitors will be able to browse information about Quakers past and present, and will be invited to relax and chat over a Fairtrade cup of tea. Children and young people will also have the

opportunity to take part in co-operative games and activities. Quakers are known for their meticulous recordkeeping, and a genealogist will be on hand to answer questions. Anna Harrison, clerk of the Rathfarnham meeting, said that all people are welcome to attend the open day. She said: “It’s simply about letting people know that we are here and giving them a chance to learn something about our beliefs. “While we do not have a set creed, we are very much a Christian denomination, and we would all subscribe to the four Quaker ‘testimonies’ of peace, simplicity, truth and integrity, and justice

and equality.” Harrison said that Quakers believe that there is something of God in everyone, and they strive to find that as they go about their daily lives. Each Sunday, an estimated 30 people attend a meeting for worship in Rathfarnham, and more than half of those are people who have come to Quakerism in the past 10 years. Harrison added: “Some people are attracted by the peace and silence, some have become disillusioned or uncomfortable with the tradition in which they grew up, and some are simply seeking.” For further information, see www.quakersin-ireland.ie.

On track for a new career: Athlete turned chef publishes a recipe book FORMER Irish international track and field athlete David Gillick (left)

has taken his first steps into cookbook publishing, thanks to his new book, David Gillick’s Kitchen. The Ballinteer-born retired athlete was joined by Maia Dunphy and Conor Pope for his book launch at Dubray Books, Grafton Street recently, where he discussed some of his recipes and ideas gathered in his book. As the winner of Celebrity Masterchef Ireland 2013, the new author says that his book and recipes are all about real, unprocessed food, with delicious recipes to maximise their taste and goodness alike. Picture: Patrick O’Leary

AN CATHAOIRLEACH Barry Saul (FG) held an information clinic in Stillorgan last Saturday where he invited members of the public to come to read the recent Glenalbyn Swimming Pool report. At the clinic, he discussed the various proposals that were on offer and asked for direct feedback and comments from locals about their thoughts on the report. Cllr Saul encouraged people to take time to submit their comments to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council via their online system at https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/environment/report-of-the-stillorgan-leisure-workinggroup. The closing date for submissions is Friday, October 2.

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theatre We’re trying to start a horror movement in Irish theatre – author

Goatstown woman’s Gothic tale for Temple Bar  aisling kennedy

A GOTHIC horror play, directed by Goatstown native Nora Kelly Lester, will take to the stage for the first time this month at the New Theatre in Temple Bar. Nora Kelly Lester came up with the idea for the cult play, entitled Olympia, after reading The Sandman by ETA

Hoffman. She was inspired by the story and spoke to her friend, Lauren Shannon-Jones, about writing a horror play. The two women, both in their twenties, who had previously worked together on a show in 2013, decided to come together to write and direct the play and in doing so they formed their own the-

atre company – Pygmankinstein. The duo became the first writer/director team to lead The New Theatre’s residency programme for 2015/2016. Speaking to The Gazette, Lester said: “There isn’t much horror in theatre these days, so that’s what we’re trying to do. We’re trying to start a horror movement in Irish

theatre. “The play is scary, we wanted to go for a scary horror but it’s more of an uncanny horror. There’s not a lot of gore in it, it’s more of a creepy story, like The Woman In Black.” Olympia tells the story of Nathaniel, a neurotic but brilliant medical student, who falls madly in love with

the strange daughter of his anatomy professor. Professor Coppola’s obsession with matching him with her daughter reveals itself to be something much darker, and Nathaniel’s pragmatic fiancee, Clara, and his hedonistic roommate, Lothaire, become his only hope for surviving. Lester said that she was

excited about the play, and said: “The rehearsals are going really well and we’re looking forward to bringing the play to the stage for two weeks.” Olympia will run every night at 7.30pm from October 12 to October 24 at the New Theatre. Tickets cost €15. For further information, see www.thenewtheatre.com.

Dutch Bike Shop reopens its doors THE Dutch Bike Shop officially opened its doors in Goatstown last week, following last April’s fire in Ballymount when its retail outlet was destroyed. The shop had to find a new location following the fire, and opened the new store by hosting a family fun day. The Dutch Bike Shop is a family business, run by Netherlands native Astrid van Gelder-Fitzpatrick and her husband, Frank Fitzpatrick.

Speaking at the launch, Van Gelder-Fitzpatrick said: “After the bad luck we had earlier this year in losing our premises and some of our stock in the fire, we are delighted to reopen at this brand-new location in Goatstown. We look forward to welcoming people into our store.” The Dutch Bike Shop is open Monday to Saturday, and has an online shop at www.dutchbikeshop.ie.

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stepaside Dail debate confirms permanent facility on way

Delight as school is set for new building  aisling kennedy

STEPASIDE Educate Together national school is set to get a permanent school building after the issue was debated at the Dail last week. A site for the school has officially been acquired, although the location of the site has yet to be released. The national school, which is four years old, is currently located in its second temporary premises above Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua on the Ballyogan Road. It was previously located in prefab buildings next to Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua at the Stepaside

rugby club. At the Dail meeting, a spokesperson for the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sulllivan, said: “The Minister is pleased to inform the deputy that a site identified as being a suitable location for the permanent school building for Stepaside Educate Together primary school has been acquired with the assistance of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. “Officials will be in contact shortly with the patron body in this regard, and the Department is working to advance the proposed building project for the school.”

Deputy Olivia Mitchell (FG) welcomed the confirmation that a permanent school building for the school has finally been acquired. Speaking during a Dail topical issue debate, Deputy Mitchell raised the absence of permanent sites for four schools that are planned for Dublin South. She said: “Confirmation by the Minister for Education that a permanent site has finally been acquired is great news for the school’s pupils and staff, and will meet the needs of the many young families in the area. Management will be informed shortly about the location

of the school’s new site. “The lack of information around the location of the Educate Together post-primary school due to open in September 2016 is also causing huge confusion and distress to parents. “I have asked the Minister to ensure there is a sense of urgency about acquiring a site and making an announcement in that regard so families can plan now where their children will go to school for the next six years.” Deputy Mitchell also raised the ongoing problem of acquiring scarce land at a reasonable price for future school needs in the area.

The current, temporary base for Stepaside Educate Together national school, located at temporary premises above Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua on the Ballyogan Road

She said: “I believe educational infrastructure is at least as important as roads infrastructure and I ask the Minister to consider the introduction of legislation which would allow for compulsory purchase orders in respect of

land for schools.” Sally-Ann Fleming, acting deputy principal at Stepaside Educate Together, told The Gazette that she was delighted to hear that a site has been purchased and “confirmed as final-

ised”. Fleming went on to say that as yet the school have not received any information on a location for the school, but that they are hoping to hear from Educate Together in the very near future.

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business Village’s shopping hubs included in international property group deal

Dundrum centres a part of €1.85bn bid  aisling kennedy

A JOINT offer of €1.85bn has been made by two international property groups to purchase both the Dundrum Town Centre and the old Dundrum Village centre as part of a property package called Project Jewel. Listed UK property group Hammerson and the German property group Allianz Real Estate have been chosen by NAMA as the preferred bidder for Project Jewel. Project Jewel is a portfolio of properties that are now under the control of NAMA due to loans that are associated with each premises. The portfolio includes

loans attached to Dundrum Town Centre, the Pavillions Shopping Centre in Swords, the Ilac Centre, a site on O’Connell Street and Moore Street, and the old Dundrum Village centre that was earmarked for the second phase of development of the town centre. T here has been a mixed response to the news of this sale going ahead, with local councillors feeling bittersweet about the sale. Cllr Gerry Horkan (FF) said he was disappointed that the Government chose to dispose of one of the few performing assets in NAMA’s portfolio.

He said: “I would have preferred if it could have stayed paying back its loans and that it wasn’t being sold off. That being said, I wish Dundrum Town Centre, which is the most popular town centre in the country, all the success in the future.

Operations “I hope that the current staff and the team in Dundrum Town Centre, in terms of [property developer] Joe O’Reilly and his team, will still be involved and it won’t affect the operations of the centre for the customers, local residents, the shopkeepers and the business operators in the centre. I hope it’ll be a

seamless transition.” Cllr Peter O’Brien (Lab) said that he thinks the sale of the Dundrum Town Centre is a good thing and added: “The fact that it is making money is a positive thing. It can only attract more jobs and investment into the Dundrum area.” In terms of what he thinks should happen to the old Dundrum Village centre, Cllr O’Brien was clear. “I think it’s essential, no matter what happens, that the village of Dundrum doesn’t lose its character. It’s got a fantastic history as the area of South County Dublin was built around Dundrum, and I think that no matter what

700,000 books to give away TV PRESENTER Emma O’Driscoll launched McDonald’s Happy Readers initiative in Dundrum Town Centre this week. The new initiative will see McDonald’s give away 700,000 Roald Dahl books with Happy Meals purchased before November 3. All of the 88 McDonald’s restaurants around Ireland are participating in the six-week initiative, and as part of this O’Driscoll held a reading event with young book lovers in Dundrum. Speaking at the Dundrum event, O’Driscoll said: “I’m delighted to be a part of this great initiative by McDonald’s. I’m a bit of a bookworm myself, and when I was growing up I was a huge fan of Roald Dahl so it’s very exciting to be in a position to share these much-loved stories and characters with the next generation.”

Dundrum Town Centre (above) and Dundrum Village centre are part of the €1.85bn property bid called Project Jewel

happens with Phase 2 that the village should keep its identity and keep its character,” he said. Project Jewel comprises loans connected with

developer O’Reilly and his company, Chartered Land, one of NAMA’s biggest debtors. This deal now means that Hammerson and Allianz are O’Reilly’s

new lenders. They are expected to seek to reach a consensual agreement with the Irish developer to manage and develop the underlying assets.

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gazetteGALLERY dundrum: culture night

Theatrics delve into The Rising

HEATRE fans were out in force at The Mill Theatre in Dundrum recently, where a one-hour show was being staged as part of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Culture Night celebrations. Presented by companies supporting the Mill Theatre, and curated by the theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative team, comedy, drama and song from the period of The Rising was brought to life for the appreciative audience. The local celebration of our shared national heritage was a natural fit for Culture Night, which attracted many people to visit a wide range of cultural treasures across the country.

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Ciara, Aisling and Mary Redmond

Eszter Csapo, Marcelina Szafranska, Kirsten Doran and Sophie Arundel. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

Kasia and Krzysztof Kaczmarek

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opinion Changing people’s behaviour and attitude

Industry steps up battle against gum By now you will have likely seen the blanket of advertising on the sides of buses, on billboards nationwide, at the train station or on the TV asking you to Bin Your Gum When You’re Done. You may well be asking who is behind it. The answer is it is part of a wider campaign by the Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT); a body funded by the chewing gum industry and established within Ibec whose objective is changing people’s behaviour and attitude towards how they bin their gum. Earlier this year the GLT e s t a b l i s h e d a

renewed agreement with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government which will see industry fund a national gum litter awareness programme from 2015 to 2017. It represents a multimillion euro commitment by industry to tackle the issue. Bin Your Gum When You’re Done was then launched this month in a bid to encourage people to dispose of their gum in a responsible way in towns and cities throughout the country. It is the latest in a series of campaigns which have been running since 2007. It is proven to work as well. The campaigns have

seen significant results over a period of time with a drop in gum as a percentage of national litter from 26.37% in 2007 to 15.3% in 2014, according to the national litter pollution monitoring system. According to research carried out by Millward Brown on behalf of the campaign, we’ve seen a continuation of the incremental year-on-year increase in the percentage of people who viewed dropped chewing gum as litter. The figure is now at an all-time high of 93%. The results show the effectiveness of the campaign in changing consumer behaviour and encouraging people to

dispose of their gum responsibly. The results also demonstrate that education and awareness are a sustainable longterm means of tackling the issue. Beyond the advertising elements of the campaign, the GLT also promotes a civic partnership element, including sponsorship of TidyTowns competition and An Taisce – Green Schools and National Spring Clean programmes. A “Bin it!” educational workshop (aimed at 11- to 13-year-olds) has also been running for a number of years, with the addition this year of Bin it! Buddies which

Paul Kelly: “The GLT campaign is an excellent example of how the Government and the private sector can work together in partnership”

extends the reach of the programme to 14to 16-year-old students. This includes an actorled workshop tour which takes place in schools each autumn and is supported by learning materials for teachers so they can integrate it into the school curriculum. We have reached more than 30,000 students since we started.

This isn’t an initiative just rolled out in the bigger cities, by working in partnership with local authorities throughout Ireland; we’re seeing the message go nationwide and achieving higher levels of engagement with the public. The GLT campaign is an excellent example of how the Government and the private sector can

work together in partnership. It’s hoped that the campaign over the next three years will continue to change people’s attitudes for the better and result in cleaner, gum-free cities and counties around nationwide.

Paul Kelly Gum Litter Taskforce

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Alex and Teodora Coptil. Pictures: Ruth Medjber

A simple message of Hope to carry around

HE launch of jewellery designer Margaret O’Rourke’s special fundraising pendant in aid of Pieta House was a lovely success at MoMuse in the Powerscourt Centre, Dublin 2 recently, where her design was greatly praised. Retailing for €65, with 100% of

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proceeds going to Pieta House, the self-harm and suicide support service, the Hope pendant is inscribed wth the same word – a key message that underpins the work of Pieta House. The hand-finished pendants are accompanied by a keepsake card, providing an elegant reminder to its

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bearer or gift-giver of the importance of persevering, of reaching out, of providing or seeking support for those in need. With such an admirable cause to support, there was a steady stream of supporters willing to help support the pendant and Pieta House.

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Margaret O’Rourke and Brian Higgins, chief executive, Pieta House

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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: xpose presenter, glendA gilson on her busy routine

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A hectic but sparkling life chasing stars  aisling kennedy

XPOSE presenter Glenda Gilson rarely has two days that are the same, as she is constantly on the move covering all types of fashion, showbiz, and entertainment news. Having just returned from a week reporting as the fashion correspondent for Xpose at London Fashion Week, she took time out to give The Gazette an insight into a day in her life with Xpose. “Tomorrow, I will get up at 4.30am as I have to fly to London to interview Jessica Chastain, who is starring in the movie The Martian, which is out this week. “When I get up at that time, it’s way too early to have breakfast so I’ll have a coffee. I’ll wait until I get over to London, get to the Dorchester Hotel where I have to meet Jessica, and then I’ll sit down and have something to eat while I read over my questions.” Gilson said that as she reads over her questions, she will also put on her makeup before she heads up to a suite where she will interview the Hollywood star. “The interview will be a standard press junket, so it’s a two-camera set up with each reporter taking turns sitting down to interview her. I’ve met Jessica before,

get ready for speks appeal HAVING played to full houses all across Ireland, the inimitable Speks will bring their unique blend of traditional music and nursery rhymes to The Mill Theatre in Dundrum on Sunday, October 4 at 2pm. Comprising six members, the Speks are said to hail from a mysterious island off the coast of County Clare called Glasses Island, where everybody wears glasses.

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and she’s a gorgeous girl; she always has a smile on her face every time you meet her.” Gilson said that once the interview is over, she then has to make her way over to the film premiere at Leicester Square to meet the rest of the cast of The Martian, which includes stars such as Matt Damon and Kate Mara. She is then sectioned into the media “pin”, where they place all media on lockdown as they all vie to get an interview with the stars. “That’s about two hours of being on my tippy-toes with my arm outstretched to get questions to all the stars that walk past me. I don’t usually get changed for the red carpet, because all you see is my head and shoulders. “I used to wear heels and a dress for

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“I usually don’t get home to my house until about 12.30am, so I try to unwind for about an hour, get some sleep, and do it all again the next day,” says Glenda

these events, but now I just throw on flats and get over there and do what I can in those couple of hours.” Gilson then runs to catch a taxi at about 7.30pm when the red carpet event is over, and she catches the Heathrow Express from Paddington to get to her flight. “I make sure I get there on time now, because I’ve missed so many flights!

I’ll grab a beer and a bite to eat at the airport, because I’m usually hyper after coming from the red carpet. “I usually don’t get home to my house until about 12.30am, so I try to unwind for about an hour, get some sleep, and then get up to do it all again the next day.” Catch Glenda Gilson on Xpose every week day on TV3.

Favourites Their 45-minute show comprises all-time favourite nursery rhymes such as Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Incy Wincy Spider and many more family favourites, set to acoustic Irish traditional music. Band leader Quince said: “We are so looking forward to playing in Dublin; we’ve been so close, in Kildare and Wicklow, but have never made it to the city, and what a treat for us, and for the children! We’ll have them singing and clapping to their hearts’ content.” To purchase tickets for the event, see www.thespeks.com.

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dublinlife Hit the trail to help find a cure for sight loss

Fighting Blindness has launched its sixth annual Glendalough Trail, which is open to all levels of fitness with 15.5km run and 10km jog/walk options. Taking place on Saturday, October 31, at 11am, the event last year saw over 300 people take the challenge raising €17,000

to support research into finding cures and treatments for sight loss. Fighting Blindness is calling on walkers, runners and joggers to join in this off-road experience, and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the green forest trails of County Wicklow. Tony Ward, head of

fundraising with Fighting Blindness, said: “The Glendalough Trail is unique, with a carefully planned route through the beautiful valley and a great variety of underfoot terrain. We welcome all supporters to come and join us this year for what promises to be a great day out.”

The entry fee is €20, with a further €50 minimum fundraising target, with all proceeds going to Fighting Blindness. For more information please visit www.FightingBlindness.ie.

daly does her bit for Childline Cheerios Childline Breakfast week which runs from October 5 to 11 was launched by TV3 presenter Anna Daly at a special series of children’s events in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre last weekend. Speaking to The Gazette, Daly said: “700,000 calls per annum go into childline from children who have the courage to pick up the phone and look for help. “When you think about that it’s just so sad. Before I had children I would have thought that was very sad, now that I have them it makes me want to ball crying,” she said. She went on to say that the funds raised through this initiative enable more staff to staff the phones 24/7 as, if a child calls at 3am and nobody is there to take the call, childline may miss its one opportunity to help that child. For more information on hosting a Cheerios Childline Breakfast visit www.childlinebreakfast. ie.

lectures to mark 25th anniversary As part of the Carmichael Centre’s 25th anniversary,

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Actress and writer Amy Huberman who was on hand to officially launch the Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards

celebrations are due to take place with a series of six public lectures over the winter/spring period. The Carmichael Centre is home to 47 charities and provides shared services and targeted supports in-house to over 30,000 people from all over Ireland every year. The lectures will take place in Carmichael House on Brunswick Street from 7 to 9pm and will be on the theme “Irish Civic Society 100 years on from the Proclamation of the Irish Republic”. Some of the speakers who will contribute include: Sister Stan Kennedy (founder of Focus Ireland) on October 22, John Lonergan (former governor of Mountjoy Prison) on November 19, Fintan O’Toole (Irish Times journalist) on December 3, Sean Healy (director and co-founder of Social Justice) on January 21, Alice Leahy (director and co-founder of Social Justice Ireland) on February 18, and Pat Carey (former Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs and chairperson of the Irish Red Cross) on March 10. The lectures are free for the public to attend and

light refreshments will be served. For information, email ken@carmichaelcentre.ie.

call to take part in theatre awards Bord Gais Energy is calling on students in Dublin to take part in this year’s Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards. Irish actress Amy Huberman officially launched the annual awards that celebrate drama in schools around Ireland. The actress, and mum of two, will also be joining the judging panel for this year’s awards with additional judges due to be announced later in the year. This year marks the third year the awards have taken place. Last year there were over 3,300 entries from schools across Ireland culminating in an awards ceremony at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre with 2,000 students representing 57 schools in attendance. The Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards, which has 12 categories, is open to primary school students from third to sixth class and all secondary school students. The deadline for entries to the competition is 5pm,

Friday, January 29. For more information log onto www.bgesta.ie

entries sought for music awards Dublin teens can now tune up for the €3,000 top prize as the Fr Frank Maher Classical Music Awards is seeking entries for 2015. With a €3,000 prize for the winner and €250 for the finalists, it is Ireland’s largest classical music competition for secondary schools. The top prize bursary will be used by the winner to attend a recognised place of tuition, a course of study in Ireland or abroad or on a purchase necessary for the development of their talent. Welcoming the launch of the 2015 Awards, RTE NSO leader Helena Wood said: “As players, we are conscious of the enormous financial and personal investment required for young musicians. This prize money will provide some talented young person with valuable additional financial help in fulfilling their musical ambitions.” Closing date for entries is October 15. For more information, visit www. topsecurity.ie.

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FEATURE escape the mayhem: alison comyn, utv ireland

UTV host switches off with beach life

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KEEPING up-to-date with the news, alongside having the busy occupation as co-anchor of UTV’s Ireland Live programme, can certainly lead to a lot of stress. According to TV presenter and mother of two Alison Comyn, working in a very pressurised and competitive environment can take its toll, but finding a healthy balance between work and play is key to keeping the stress levels at bay. This week, The Gazette caught up with Comyn to see what she does to escape the mayhem of her

day-to-day life. Aged 44, Comyn lives in Drogheda with her husband, Malachy, and their two children, Holly and Luke. She said: “At times I find it very difficult to unwind and relax even though I’m aware of how important it is. I’m always running about the place, but for me, I find the best way to switch off is to head to the beach nearby my home. “I go to the beach whenever I get the chance and my children also like to come with me, along with my two dogs, Izzy and Zach. “It’s great seeing my

children run loose and get out and about in the fresh air, but for me I find that it’s a fantastic way to get a bit of exercise without even knowing it. “I also used to run a lot to get fit and to clear my head. I probably should do it a lot more because I find it very beneficial.” Comyn went onto say that another way she likes to unwind and distress herself is to travel. “I love to escape abroad whenever I get the time and experience all the different sights and cultures. “I recently came back from France, and I’ll be going to Prague around Christmas time. Prague is

Bid for Dublin as Capital of Culture gathers pace  Keith Bellew

Around 500 people crowded into the Mansion House recently for a showcase of Dublin’s talents and a series of talks organised by the Dublin 2020 team and centred around the bid for Dublin to be crowned the European Capital of Culture in 2020. The Gazette spoke with Dublin 2020 director Ray Yeates about how the bid came about, its most popular initiatives and the plans for the last few weeks before judges arrive for the inter view on November 12. He said that the idea had been tossed around by Dublin City Council as far back as 2012, but never crystallised.

“Last September is when the serious conversations began. “It has come together very quickly in comparison to other cities who’ve been a couple of years building their teams. But we’ve caught up very quickly. We got going late last year, so this year has been very high paced,” he said. T h e r e h ave b e e n numerous initiatives launched throughout the campaign and Yeates says the most popular of these is the Tea and Chat series which sees prominent people, such as Cllr Christy Burke a n d S e n a t o r D av i d Norris speaking about Dublin. He said that there were two big events planned over the next

few weeks as a final push for the bid. It is hoped that there will be a huge street party on November 12 to coincide with the Christmas lights being turned on. This would serve as a finale for the entire bid as November 12 is the day that judges from the Capital of Culture will interview the Dublin 2020 team. “We’d love to get a big street event with about 5,000 people just around the time of the interview. “Dublin Town were telling me that they’ll be switching on the Christmas lights on November 12 which is the day of the interview, so we might be able to turn it into a big bid event,” he said.

such a beautiful city, and the Christmas markets they have over there are just incredible. “I don’t read as much as I should, but I’ve always found it to be a great way to unwind. Actually, when I was away on holidays, I read seven books on my Kindle. I’m really getting into the old classics, such as Ernest Hemingway,” she said. Alison Comyn has been the co-anchor of UTV Ireland’s weekday news programmes Ireland Live and Ireland Live at 10 since January, and was recently asked to present an IFTA at the upcoming award ceremony.

TV presenter Alison Comyn, who heads to a nearby beach to relax with her children

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Michael looking forward to having a ball in Dublin  ian begley

Michael Ball : “The craic here is just amazing and you always get the best welcome”. Picture: Manuel Harlan

Theatre legend Michael Ball is coming to Ireland to showcase the classic Broadway musical Mack & Mabel and has told The Gazette that he plans to hit his favourite nightlife hotspots while in Dublin. Ball who plays Mack Sennett, the great comedy director of the silent screen, stars alongside Rebecca LaChance who depicts the real-life story of actress Mabel Normand. The show tells the tale of a group of pioneering filmmakers who changed

the world surrounded by the great fun of the silent screen. Speaking to The Gazette, Ball said that he has been to Ireland many times before and always loves coming back. “I’ll make sure to drop by Lillies Bordello while I’m here and will do all the good things that I can’t remember from the last time I was here. “I don’t understand how you guys do it. The craic here is just amazing and you always get the best welcome that can’t be compared to anywhere else.” Ball went onto say that Mack & Mabel exceeded all of his expectations – he thinks it’s one of the most successful shows he’s ever been in. “There’s a phenomenal cast and the energy of the dance numbers, choreography and slap stick humour gels together perfectly.” Asked if he thinks he would survive in the era of silent movies, Ball joked: “Not a chance! “Rebecca, who is playing Mabel, would be perfect because when you see the close-ups of her and compare them to the original close-ups of Mabel Normand, you can tell that she has the same ability to captivate an audience. “To be quite frank my character Mack was a bastard. “He was completely driven and obsessed with this new technology of film and would make people laugh at whatever cost, which is ultimately the downfall of their rela-

tionship. “Mack is an Irish Canadian and is referred to throughout the show as that ‘Irish Bum’. “I considered doing an Irish-Canadian accent for the show, but it didn’t go so well. “Playing alongside Rebecca has been a joy from start to finish. “When we were auditioning in the UK I literally took one look at Rebecca and knew that she was meant to play Mabel.

“I’ve come across many talented Irish actors and up-and-coming performers from Ireland over the years. “I recently saw Ronan Keating in Once and really thought he was terrific. I’ve seen it three times already and it’s one of my favourite shows. “Killian Donnelly, who was in the Commitments, is in Kinky Boots. “I really believe he’s going to be a big West End star, but the doors

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“We narrowed it down to six finalists and I think what did it for her was that she was so calm and natural.” LaChance also spoke to The Gazette, saying she was really looking forward to performing in Ireland and had no idea that she would be offered the role of Mabel in the first place. “I was really convinced that I didn’t get the part after I went for the audition and was so surprised when they called me the following day giving me the good news. “It’s such an exciting experience and I’m delighted to be playing such a big role.” Asked if there are many Irish people trying to get their big break in the West End, Ball said:

are always open to great talent no matter where they’re from.” Ball went onto say that nothing was more important than getting experience if you are an aspiring actor. “Nothing is more important than experience which can come from visiting shows, getting involved in amateur productions and learning and working in the field. A major new production of the classic Broadway musical Mack & Mabel starring double Olivier award-winning Ball is coming to Bord Gais Energy Theatre from October 27 to November 7. For more information, visit bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.

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Festival: 28 productions spanning 22 different stages across Dublin

Theatrical treats aplenty  Keith Bellew

The Dublin Theatre Festival 2015 kicked off at venues around the city last week, and theatre buffs can avail of all the theatrical treats on offer until October 11. This year’s programme boasts 28 productions, spanning 22 different stages across Dublin. Eleven new Irish works will premiere over 18 days alongside acclaimed productions from France, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK and Denmark. The festival was officially opened at the Gaiety Theatre with the Irish premiere of The Night Alive by Conor McPherson, at the Gaiety Theatre in a new co-production from Dublin Theatre Festival and the Lyric Thea-

tre, Belfast. This week the Gazette caught up with artistic director Willie White about the highlight’s of this year’s programme. He said the various plays in the programme are like his children and it is very hard to pick a favourite, but one he believes to be among the main highlights is The Night Alive. “Conor McPherson is from the northside of Dublin and premiered this play in London in 2013. I thought that was a great show and I was determined that we would have it as part of the festival. It’s important to get a mix of shows which are high quality, but also reach a wider audience. “We have people who are fantastic actors but also well known, like Laurence Kinlan who was Elmo in Love

/Hate, Ian Loyd Anderson was Dean, and then Adrian Dunbar, who is a very well-known film, television and stage actor who has performed in the festival before,” he said. One of the most eye-catching events in the programme is the Gate Theatre’s production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Joe Dowling. This new production has been put together to honour America’s most renowned playwright on the 100th anniversary of his birth. White says Dowling has just finished up 20 years leading the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis Minnesota where he had an association with Miller’s work. “He has directed world premieres of some of Miller’s plays as far as I recall,

and I have seen [a production of] All My Sons that he did at the Abbey. It has opened already and is running throughout the festival and it’s a very strong production. As you would expect it is a red-blooded play of jealousy, loyalty, community and revenge,” he said. Another anniversary production at this year’s festival is the Lyric Theatre Belfast’s production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa, at the Gaiety Theatre. The award-winning Annabelle Comyn directs this 25th anniversary production which opens on October 6. White described Dancing at Lughnasa as a masterpiece and said the festival provides a platform for a whole new generation to see it. For more information visit www. dublintheatrefestival.com.

The Dublin Gazette Newspaper Group has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Kim, a stunning six-year-old female lurcher. She arrived into Dogs Trust pregnant last year and went on to have a litter of beautiful puppies who have all since found wonderful homes. Kim is quite shy but has a goofy, fun loving and quirky personality that she shows to those who spend time with her. If you think you could offer Kim a 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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Time for a toccata at Weir & Sons WATCH aficionados, form an orderly queue – the limited edition toccata by Raymond Weil, in association with violinist Nicola Benedetti, is now available at Weir & Sons. Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil recently announced its partnership with internationally renowned classical violinist Nicola Benedetti (above) to present the new 34mm ladies watch, the toccata (right). Now available at Weir & Sons, and with just 300 pieces created, this signature toccata watch features a 34mm rose gold case with chocolate-brown ionised dial, decorated with 11 diamond markers and 80 diamonds set around the bezel. Also featuring a date window at 3 o’clock, the look is completed by a luxurious chocolate brown satin strap, with the toccata retailing for €2,150. Benedetti joins Raymond Weil’s impressive roster of musical ambassadors, which includes Labrinth, Milos Karadaglic and 2Cellos. The arrival of the new toccata at Weir & Sons is perfectly timed as Benedetti took to the stage at the National Concert Hall on September 30.

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Some of the best places to stay in Carcassonne LOOKING for luxury? Try the four-star Hotel Donjon (Best Western – this is where I stayed very happily), or the five-star Hotel De La Cite, both of which operate within the walled city. They run shuttles to and from the airport – all you have to do is ask. Friendly staff are on hand to help with any information you need.

Accessible Breakfast includes a bit of a fry – if you must! Newspapers are easily accessible if you’re that way inclined. The hotels have gourmet restaurants attached, so you can eat, drink, then roll home within minutes without a care in the world. Otherwise, for those on a tighter budget, from November 1 until March 30, there’s a special offer. Bon Weekend a Carcassonne promises the canny traveller two nights for the price of one, as well as B&B at weekends. To find out which hotels are participating, see http://www. tourism-carcassonne. co.uk/news/exceptional-offer-bon-weekendcarcassonne, and start planning your holiday.  therese caherty

The Hotel Donjon

Glimpses of philosopher Michel Foucault’s home afford a vision of timeless canalside relaxation

The 240km Canal Du Midi has as much charm today as when it was built in 1666 as a crucial waterway

Carcassonne’s wonderful, ancient walls and heritage sites are quite a sight to behold

Carcassonne: a leisurely break in france’s Languedoc-Rousillon region

A medieval treasure that’s great for a relaxing escape  therese caherty

SUMMER was leaving, and so was I. After a minor delay on the runway, the Ryanair craft rose in the early morning fog, direction: southwest France. Carcassonne, in the Languedoc-Rousillon region, was basking in the early 20s, and shortly so was I, as I was ferried to the golden ramparts of the medieval city.

La Cite Carcassonne The history of this citadel – a UNESCO world heritage site since 1997 – is overwhelmingly broad, deep and fascinating. The long story short is this ... Situated on a hill between the Atlantic and

the Mediterranean, the Romans instantly recognised the area’s strategic value and built a fortress. So, around 100BC, Carcassonne found itself on the military map where it sat for a very long time. Its interior walls, with their stonework variations, tell a story of constant transition. The fortification’s circular design comprises two outer walls, 53 towers (one still known as the Inquisition Tower), barbicans (castle defences), a drawbridge and ditch. Stepping into it is like stepping into a Game of Thrones hologram. Over the centuries, its authority waned and the city went into terrible decline, to such an extent

that the French government wanted it razed. Enter architect Eugene Viollet Le Duc in 1849, charged with a restoration which began in 1853. The fruits of his labour didn’t quite create a war, but he took some flak for imposing his own vision on the city – and for outsourcing materials. However, Viollet Le Duc triumphed. We stood in awe amid the ruins he retrieved. What if the walls could speak? I touched the ramparts that have heard the shouts of Roman generals, the roars of Charlemagne, the wails of Cathars, the mutterings of Viollet Le Duc and today the oohs and ahs of tourists. They have witnessed

so much victory, defeat, needless bloodshed and misery, and what has been learned? History just goes on repeating itself ... Back on the winding streets, the force of tourism is a jolt. Everywhere, shops of all hues jostle for your cash – reader, keep your eyes on the architecture and pass by.

Basilica SaintNazaire My afternoon tour ended in the nearby Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, also restored by Violletle-Duc. Its cool mix of Romanesque nave and later Gothic choir held a pleasant surprise: a Russian quartet singing acapella amid the stained glass windows, each car-

How Carcassonne got its name AFTER a five-year siege, Queen Carcas realised food was running out and brains, not brawn, were needed to deliver her city. The artful Saracen took the last remaining pig, fed it the last remaining wheat, and flung it over the ramparts. Believing the city had food enough to waste on pigs, warlord Charlemagne withdrew. A jubilant Carcas rang the city bells, causing one of Charlemagne’s soldiers to exclaim: “Carcas sonne!” (“Carcas is ringing!”) The rest is history ... See Dame Carcas on a column near the Narbonne Gate – a modern interpretation! rying its own story. But should you tire of flickering candles and immaculate conceptions, nip outside for a long, satisfying gaze at the gargoyles.

Whenever I’ve spent too long in a medieval church, my spirit soars at the glorious sight of them snarling at the congregation below, urging us to “feck off out of here”!

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Miles of vines stretch out at the Vignobles Sarrail in Cazilhac A simple but sublime dessert at L’Artichaut

Tuck in to a dizzying selection of eateries Canal Du Midi The Canal Du Midi – another UNESCO heritage site – is an experience of a different stripe. Built in 1666 during the reign of Louis XIV, this 240km waterway from Toulouse to Sete links the Med with the Atlantic, hence its other name: Canal Des Deux Mers (canal of the two seas). An original superhighway, it is an impressive example of human ingenuity. Given the area’s scarcity of water, enterprising engineer and canal builder Pierre-Paul Riquet (Baron de Bonrepos, to you) set about taking water from the nearby Black Mountains. He constructed a 6m cubic metre lake, the Bassin de St Ferreol, which filched water from the hills, then filled his canal. Back in 2015, these nuggets of prime information were in danger of drifting off forever as we moved along Riquet’s creation for several hours, shaded by great plane trees. The gates opened slowly, the locks filled with a rush of warm dank water, our barge slid on. I heard someone say

we were passing the home of philosopher Michel Foucault and, yes, there it was, gliding away to my right ... “You can’t hurry on the Canal Du Midi,” our capitaine intoned. “There’s just no point.” Firm Bateau le Cocagne’s tour with multilingual guide is to be recommended and is easily accessible outside the Hotel Bristol opposite the train station.

The Bastide de Saint Louis Back on terra firma, a stroll around the Bastide de Saint Louis returned me to my land legs. Built during the time of Saint Louis in 1260, it lies on the left bank of the River Aude. Basically a rectangular grid, it’s laid out around a central square, now the Place Carnot. While its boundaries are determined these days by the boulevards laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries on the site of the old moats, the Bastide’s grid-like streetscape has survived. You always knowwhere you are and no matter where you wander, you’ll find something to tickle your fancy.

The Canal Du Midi is an inviting 240km Part of Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

stretch of waterway

Gargoyles adorn much of the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, glaring out at the world today with the same distinctive fashion as they have done for centuries

For my part, I stumbled on the Musee des Beauxarts’ Raoul Dufy exhibition, the French Fauvist painter who claimed “my eyes exist to erase ugliness”. Several rooms filled to bursting with his vivid work, including their transposition to ceramic and textile design, were stunning.

Vignobles Sarrail And so, on to the obligatory wine-tasting in

the Vignobles Sarrail in nearby Cazilhac. If you’re curious to know how your wine gets into the bottle, look no further. As we gazed over miles of vines, Pauline Greefhorst, of Domaine Sarrail, reassured me that machines do the harvesting, not humans. In the production area we saw great vats where grapes are offloaded, the oak tanks where wine ages to perfection, and thence to the public outlet, where

customers – or visitors like me – sample their wares. Technically, you’re supposed to gargle and spit into the spittoons which stood as high as my shoulder. But I’ve spent a lifetime refraining so instead I swallowed! It seemed wasteful to do otherwise. Abrupt as ever, the short break ended and I was scudding home. If you’re an ABB (anything but the beach) person, then Carcassonne awaits. A bientot!

INSIDE (and outside) Carcassonne’s ramparts you’ll find the restaurant choice dizzying – so let me help! For lunch, t h e r e g i o n ’s traditional cassoulet is a must. This rich, slowcooked casserole includes pork sausages, goose, duck, sometimes mutton, pork skin (couennes) and haricots blancs – white beans, to you and me. Reliable sources led me to Le Saint Jean restaurant, Place St Jean. Our food arrived in cassoles: deep, round, earthenware pots with slanting sides. Complete with a glass of fine local red, the dish (above, right) was a winner. I’m now officially a fan of cassoulet! If you’re vegetarian and in the Bastide, L’Artichaut, on the main square – Place Carnot – is the place to go. It delivers a tasty aubergine lasagne, a baked camembert salad and plenty else besides. The cafe dessert was to drool for –rich chocolate cake, a helping of panna cotta, and a dollop of icecream, all topped off with an espresso. My sinuses

were screaming but what the heck, it was worth it. For a more gastronomic experience, treat yourself to dinner at the Comte Roger, Rue St Louis, again within the ramparts. Here I met the chef, Pierre Mesa, who, noting my wheat-free status, delivered one of the best meals of my life. Roast cannette (duckling) arrived and was melt in the mouth. The daintily arranged veg were deliciously al dente. Dessert, with its lavender theme, was a work of art. And the local wines, recommended by staff, were very more-ish. The Hotel De La Cite with its one-star Michelin restaurant, La Barbacane, offers a similar gourmet experience. So, go for it, and bon appetit!  therese caherty

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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 escaped from a deadly, ever-shifting giant maze and its horrors in the first film, the young leads discover that the outside, ruined world is even worse. Some decent set-pieces help to elevate it into a solidly diverting tale.

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). Robert Redford and Nick Nolte make an amiable pair, with their grumbling as they go providing light entertainment, despite some contrived sequences. Still, it has all the bare essentials for a road trip – via the impressive woods.

inside out

Another pretty Pixar FOR the few people who haven’t seen it yet, Inside Out (Cert G, 102 mins) remains one of Pixar’s best films for years, and has a surprising amount of emotional depths for adults, too. Following the emotions of a small family – with each personified by a different character – and their daughter, it’s a bright, breezy and super colourful family films that takes bold steps into the psyche, too.

In their pairing as an unlikely mentor and student, bored retiree Ben (Robert De Niro) delivers some great life lessons to his new boss, Jules (Anne Hathaway)

the intern: an unusual friendship creates the heart of de niro’s latest

Some fresh lessons on life THE Intern popped up on a lot of people’s radars last week when its co-star, Robert De Niro, took umbrage with the tone of questions being levelled at him during a promotional interview and stormed out. While the subsequent palaver seems to be more significant than the actual exchange, this skimpy hint of De Niro’s ire stands out as a lone mark on an otherwise spotless (and sometimes infamously mundane) track record of dealing with the press. After decades of playing tough guys on screen, it is oddly fitting that De Niro should begin to crack during this promotional tour, as his character in The Intern is quite possibly the sweetest character you’ll see in film this year. Displaying the kind of protestant work ethic

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that would put the founding fathers to shame, Ben Whittaker is a 70-year-old widower who is quickly realising that there is no substitute for a day at the office. When a locally-based online fashion company opens its doors to senior interns, he makes sure he is first in line, and he is reluctantly accepted into the fold by the boss, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). Confident and precocious, Jules’s intimacy with every level of her business has her so stretched for time she has taken to cycling around the office, with her coffee

in a handlebar holder and a small army of notaries in tow scheduling in every spare moment. While it’s a role reversal for Hathaway, you should not expect a reiteration of The Devil Wears Prada – as a character, Jules is more gently moronic than wilfully demonic. I n s t e a d , we h ave another fine example of what writer and director Nancy Meyers does best. Meyers has a slew of feelgood romantic comedy successes under her belt, including 2003’s Something’s Gotta Give, and 2009’s It’s Complicated, and her latest film almost fits neatly beside them. The Intern feels like a romantic comedy – just without the romance. Like in a traditional love story, the characters gravitate to one another because they need one

another. Jules is capable but overwhelmed in her position, her inability to trust anyone else to do the job is leading to an insurmountable volume of work that is affecting her family and social life. Meanwhile, Ben requires an order and structure that is lacking in retirement – it is not just the regimen of getting up and going to the office: Ben needs meaning in his life, and that comes through solving other people’s problems. It is a trial by fire that provides much of the merriment, but the platonic relationship that develops between the two leads is beauti-

ful to watch. Hathaway in particular is on top form here, bringing great complexity to what could have been an otherwise straightforward role. De Niro’s character is a little more linear, but he plays it well and provides the fodder for some very well-written fish-out-ofwater comedy. It is the classic oddcouple pairing, but while things may look light and airy from the outside, there is a hidd e n l e ve l of depth a t p l ay throughout the film.

Despite the simplicity of the set-up, The Intern still manages to go beyond its comedy roots and unfold in some unexpected ways. Meyers has seemingly mastered the art of tickling you with one hand and tugging on your heartstrings with the other, while every now and then kneeing you hard in the gut just for good measure. Here we have two hours of great comedy, wonderful dialogue, engaging story, lovable characters and captivating performances – there’s no good reason not to see this.

Verdict: 8/10

Writer and director Nancy Meyers has delivered another feel-good film that may not reach the heights of Something’s Gotta Give, but is still worthy of a look

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Rethinking the bond between music and film

Dublin folk duo Cry Monster Cry have recorded a music video for their track Starling which will feature on Around the World in 80 Music Videos, a global series on music videos, which seeks to rethink the relationship between music and filmmaking, throughout the world. Created by Brazilian filmmakers Diana Boccara and Leo Longo, all music videos are shot in one take and are presented along with an episode of Behind

the Trip, the web series of the couple, with the making of the videos. Starling, from the band’s debut album, Rhythm of Dawn, is the 25th in the series and premiered recently on YouTube. Inspire

Because of the references to certain birds in the lyrics (mocking bird and starling, animals that have the ability to mimic sounds) the music video aims to tell the story of the relationship and exchange

that mankind and nature have, and how they inspire each other, in this case, through music. The concept of the video also plays with the idea of birdwatchers being watched by the birds, as one inspires the other. The music video was shot in the Dublin Mountains, in Massey’s Woods, with the presence of friends and family of the band together with friends of Boccara and Longo. Throughout the

video they don different masks and appear as the creatures of the forest. The Delorentos also recorded a music video and The Coronas will record a video for their song Get Loose on October 5 as the final Irish contribution to the series. Boccara and Longo are then moving on to Africa, to shoot music videos there. Cr y Monster Cr y’s Starling: can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ii5PCo-w3sE?list=PLDB-

Cry Monster Cry’s video was shot high in the Dublin Mountains and was done in one single shot

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technology: dedicated handheld hardware could soon be a thing of the past

Ready for portable gaming’s evolution?

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WITH the inexorable rise of mobile gaming into mass culture, you might expect to see dedicated handheld consoles enjoying a resurgent popularity, following in the notable footsteps left by the likes of Nintendo’s 3DS, or Sony’s PlayStation Vita. However, the opposite now seems to be true – the ever-increasing rise in mobile gaming makes

it increasingly less likely that new gaming handhelds will appear. Why, you may ask? Speaking in Birmingham at the just concluded EGX 2015 – the UK’s biggest gaming event – Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, was asked about developing a sequel platform to the Vita. He said: “People have mobile phones and it’s

so easy to play games on smartphones. And many games on smartphones are free, or free to start. “I myself am a huge fan of PlayStation Vita and we worked really hard on designing every aspect. Touch-based games are fun – there are many games with really good design. But having sticks and buttons make things totally different. “So I hope, like many of you, that this culture

of playing portable games continues, but the climate [for dedicated handheld platforms] is not healthy for now because of the huge dominance of mobile gaming.” In other words: “Sure, mobile gaming is going through the roof, but the problem is that everyone’s playing games on their phones or tablets, rather than on a dedicated console. As such, the era of walking into a

Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios

games shop to pick up a game for a handheld console – or the consoles – is as dead as a dodo.” The only thing that seems likely is that, from 2016 onwards, a dedicated handheld that’s specifically controlled and curated by a single corporation simply won’t happen.

The major studios and publishers alike are being forced to evolve, facing an evolutionary battle that has already seen a number of gaming giants toppled in 2015, unable to keep pace with smaller and more agile developers nipping about their heels. To echo Yoshida: “It’s

so easy to play games on smartphones.” This pragmatic statement is almost certain to see itself implemented by the gaming gods porting their biggest names and franchises into the new all-digital frontier, rather than clinging to traditional mobile gaming hardware models.

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Permission is sought for a split level 3 bedroom, pitched roof dwelling house. The dwelling will include a kitchen, utility, living room, study, bathroom with a garage and associated site works at Tibradden Lane, Co. Dublin by Niall Heavey & Jennifer Connell. The planning application may be inspected or purchased for a fee not exceeding a reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Marine Road, DĂşn Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours of Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority, on payment of a fee of â&#x201A;Ź20 within 5 weeks of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. 25057

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FastSport hockey: dublin clubs endure mixed fortunes on opening day irish soccer international Dunne dies: FORMER Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Pat Dunne passed away this week after a short illness, aged 72. A former Stella Maris schoolboy player, Dunne signed for Everton before returning to Ireland and playing for Shamrock Rovers from 1962 to 1964. He was part of the Shamrock Rovers team which won the League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield, Leinster Senior Cup and Dublin City Cup in the 1963-64 season. Dunne then joined Manchester United and won the English League First Division title in his first season and won Player of the Year at Plymouth Argyle in 1968. He made 45 appearances for Manchester United and 152 for Plymouth Argyle before returning to Shamrock Rovers in 1970. Dunne also won five caps for Ireland and played in the World Cup play-off against Spain in Paris in 1965.

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G A R E T H Wa t k i n s ’ late double saw reigning national champions Monkstown snatch a 2-1 win over Railway Union to raise a dramatic curtain on the men’s EY Hockey

League, the first full season national league for the sport. His side looked to be in a perilous position after Mateusz Nowakowski’s second quarter deflection had given Railway an early lead.

But Watkins held his nerve from a penalty stroke with eight minutes to go before touching home Jonny Bruton’s pass for the victory. It was one of a series of high octane opening ties. Lisnagarvey picked up an

Pembroke’s Alan Sothern lines up a shot

Railway Union’s Niamh Carey, right, on the attack. Picture: Adrian Boehm

important 3-2 win over Ballsbridge side Pembroke in a match laden with international talent. Timmy Cockram, James Lorimer and debutant Neal Glassey built a 3-1 lead for the Hillsborough side, rendering Alan Sothern’s double ultimately fruitless, his second coming with mere seconds remaining. Rathfarnham’s Three Rock Rovers, meanwhile, had a similarly comprehensive victory over Tallaght’s Glenanne as Peter Blakeney’s first half brace was augmented by goals from Ross Canning and Daragh Walsh. On the women’s side, Anna O’Flanagan’s hat trick earned Hermes a 3-2 win against her former club UCD, coming from a

goal behind on two occasions to nick the result in the last play of the game. Sara Twomey and Elaine Carey’s close range efforts put the students in front at 1-0 and 2-1 but O’Flanagan struck back twice for the Booterstown club before she eventually won the tie following a series of last-ditch penalty corners. Ulster Elks came from a goal down to beat Pembroke 3-1. Sarah Clarke’s corner strike had the Dubliners 1-0 up at halftime but Shirley McCay turned the tide with a pair of goals before Jessica McMaster completed the victory. Sandymount’s Railway Union were comfortable 2-0 winners against Cork Harlequins as Emer Lucey

and Niamh Carey scored in the first half to put new coach Colm Blennerhassett and his troops on course for victory. UCC were the big winners on day one, coming away from Galway with a 4-0 success against Greenfields with Alex O’Grady, Antonia McGrath, Niamh O’Leary and Nicola Kerr among the goals. Two final quarter goals from Sara Alexander saw Ards produce a famous comeback against Ulster rivals Pegasus. Their 3-3 draw was one of the highlights of the first day. Pegasus had led 3-0 but Ards captain Caroline Adams gave them a lifeline from a corner before Alexander netted twice in the closing phases to grab a point.

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Clontarf’s Matt D’Arcy

A SECOND half hat-trick from Mick McGrath saw Clontarf come from behind to beat Ballynahinch 38-17 and maintain their winning start to the Ulster Bank League Division 1A campaign. Adding to his brace from the opening night against UCD, Mick McGrath turned this game on its head as Ballynahinch’s 10-0 interval lead was erased by the Leinster winger’s trio of scores, with the middle one set up by a Matt D’Arcy

interception. McGrath’s brother Rob and Ulster prospect Conor Joyce swapped further tries before Michael Brown’s late effort - converted by Joey Carbery completed the table toppers’ third victory on the trot. Leinster recruit Mick Kearney made a welcome return from injury in the Clontarf second row. After losing to leaders Clontarf last time out, Old Belvedere got back to winning ways with a 24-12 defeat of a resilient Galwegians side at Anglesea Road.

Ed O’Keeffe’s second league try had ’Wegians just 11-7 behind at half-time and turning with the wind behind them, Matt Brown’s men went on to dominate the third quarter. However, they could not convert pressure into points and ultimately paid the price. A Gavin Tynan try had them back in front at 12-11, but Belvo were clinical in the final quarter with their Leinster-capped centre Steve Crosbie scoring a penalty and a converted try. Yellow cards for ’Wegians locks Aly Muldowney and

Marty Cummins proved costly, and a closing penalty from Shane McDonald wrapped up the home win. Fourth-placed UCD remain just three points off top spot following a superb nine-try 56-22 dismissal of Young Munster at a sun-splashed Belfield Bowl. Ireland Under-20 international Billy Dardis helped himself to a hat-trick and Brian Cawley, Mark McGroarty, Adam Byrne, James Tracy, Jeremy Loughman and Jamie Glynn also touched down for the Noel McNamaracoached students.

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Olympic marathon hopes move closer Dublin-based Sergiu Ciobanu and Mick Clohisey moved right into contention for a place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil thanks to their efforts in Berlin last weekend, writes NATHAN KELLY TWO LOCAL runners were among the top three Irish finishers at the Berlin Marathon last weekend as five home-grown athletes ran Olympic qualifying times. Sergiu Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers and Mick Clohisey from Raheny Shamrock finished second and third in a 10-man and onewoman Irish contingent. Olympic qualification time is 2.17.00 for men and 2.42.00 for women and Kevin Seaward from St Malachy’s in Belfast was the first across the line for the Irish with a time of 2.14.52. Lizzie Lee of Leevale AC in Cork was the leading

Irish woman with a time of 2.32.51 Ciobanu wasn’t too long after Seaward as he crossed the line after 2.15.14 while Clohisey soon followed in 2.15.35. Speaking straight after the marathon, Ciobanu was naturally delighted with his performance. “I’m delighted to finish as second Irishman,” he said. The Harriers man, who finished 24th overall in Berlin, spoke with relief of what this result does for him over the next few months. “Now I don’t have to worry too much about running another marathon in the spring. I can hopefully prove my form

with a half marathon at the world half marathon in March,” he said. “My plan was to come and improve my personal best,” he added. “ Yo u c a n ’t k n ow exactly how the marathon is going to be. I just thought about starting it and see how I got on. We had a group over here and we worked together. “I started to struggle a bit on the last 10km to 12km but in my mind I said I must not go slower than 3.20 per km. Up to that my pace was about 3.10 per km so I knew if I finished strong I could do well.” Clohisey, meanwhile, finished just 21 seconds

Mick Clohisey, Kevin Seaward and Sergiu Ciobanu who all beat the Olympic marathon qualifying standard last weekend

after Ciobanu after initially leading the Irish charge from the start, and the Raheny Shamrocks man admitted to underestimating the distance in Berlin. “The first half there was a good group of us and I was at the front of it all the way,” he said.

“I thought I’d r un around 2.15,” said the St Malachy’s man. “I didn’t think I could go inside it so it’s a pleasant surprise. I’m absolutely delighted. The first 5km felt really fast but as the race went on it settled and everything felt good from there.”

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“I had a 67.30 half-way pace, well it was either 67 or 67.30 I was looking at, there was a group of us. I thought that was perfect and I was feeling fine up until then. “Just then in the second half you start to feel it, I actually thought I might be able to pick it up in the second half but in the last few miles I slowed a bit; I underestimated the distance. “But I hung in there and I have to be a happy with 2.15.32, it’s a twominute personal best, I have to be happy,” added Clohisey who finished 29th overall. The leading Irishman on the day, Kevin Seaward, also spoke after his 2.14.52 finish and revealed a bit of surprise at his time.

The leading Irish woman, Lizzie Lee, spoke emotionally after her 2.32.51 finish smashed the Olympic standard and her own personal best (2.38.09) from Berlin two years ago. “I’m absolutely blown out of the park,” she said. “The last two miles were the hardest thing I’ve ever done; my goal was 2.33.00. Fingers crossed now for selection for Rio.” The other Dublin runners among the leading Irish results were Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham WSAF) in 2.17.48, Mark Kirwan (Raheny Shamrock) in 2.19.30, Gary Murray (Clonliffe Harriers) in 2.21.09 and Tomas Fitzpatrick (Tallaght) in 2.22.18.

FastSport

Four-day turnarounds and injury issues abound 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. THE battle is over; the war is only starting. This week, the big talking points were the lack of recovery time for the tier two nations like Japan and Fiji with four-day turnarounds between big games. Last week, we had Japan upsetting South Africa, we could not see the same thing happening again. The smaller nations just can’t cope with the intensity and it proved so with both teams going down in the last 20 minutes of their second games and it proved a rough comedown after their immaculate opening. The next big issue is injuries. How many worldclass players are missing from the biggest tournament in rugby already? Most teams are already calling for the re-enforcements and need to add to their squads after only two games played Nowhere was this more evident than the big game on Saturday night between the host nation England against a Welsh side who were already reeling from the loss of their two star players in the warm up games, Rees Webb and Leigh Halfpenny. It looked certain to be a tough game but one that England could not lose. A full strength England took a decisive lead before half time and looked like coming out second half to finish off a Welsh team hanging on 16-9 at half time and England in control. The next 40 minutes of rugby were pure drama nails bitten to the bone. This was unreal stuff. At one stage, there were bodies left lying all over the pitch like a scene from Saving Private Ryan Wales lost three more players to the World Cup and it looked all over for them. But with steely resolve and pure bloody guts and no little skill they clawed their way back from the edge With five minutes left on the clock they took the lead and never let it go. England defeated at home: an unreal moment as the chariot’s wheels came off. Lastly, a mention for Ireland; they are building nicely and I think they can keep going all the way to the final; lets see what we get next weekend!

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soccer: Broadford senior sides succumb to late defeats

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Wesley continue streak OLD Wesley made it three bonus point wins out of three beating Belfast Harlequins 33-8 in the Ulster Bank League Division 1B last Saturday at Donnybrook. Tries from Dave O’Leary, Alan Large, Iain McGann and Stephen Boyle were augmented by 13 points from the boot of Barry McLaughlin to ease them home and keep them flying high in the league since promotion. They led 16-3 at half-time thanks to O’Leary’s try before running in three further five-pointers in the second half.

BROADFORD Rovers were caught late in the game by table-topping Dunboyne AFC to fall 2-1 last Friday night at Marlay Park in LSL Sunday Senior 1. The side had battled back from an early deficit, conceding in the first minute, to be right back in the game and were the better side for much of the tie. Dean Russell equalised with a screamer of a goal

to put Rovers back on terms but their momentum was controversially stalled when they were reduced to 10 men following a second yellow card for Adam Zayed. Dunboyne nicked a winner against the run of play with just 10 minutes left and despite pressing hard Rovers just could not force the second equaliser. T h e r e s u l t l e ave s Broadford in sixth place in their division after seven league matches as

The Broadford Rovers Sunday Senior squad

they look to get back to winning ways after three straight defeats that have scuppered a good start to the campaign. A day earlier, the club’s second team were also desperately unlucky to lose their Leinster Junior Cup tie away to Glebe North. Norma l time had ended 2-2 with Dylan

Moore scoring a pair of goals but they could not see out the result and fell 3-2 to an extra time winner for the Balbriggan club. Over the weekend at Under-12 level, there was another great performance away to Killegland. Rovers went a goal down early on but fought their way back into con-

tention with a brilliant equaliser. Two more goals put Rovers in command at 3-1 before a late rally from the home side gave rise to a nervy finish. Rovers held on for a marvellous 3-2 victory with two goals from Joey Quirke and brilliant birthday goal from Cillian Minogue.

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hurling: mixed senior fortunes for st enda’s

Plunkett’s see off Boden by single points in final

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IT WAS a weekend of mixed emotions for Ballyboden St Enda’s senior hurlers in championship action with the blow of defeat in the SHC B final on Friday softened by a quarter-final win in the A championship. The Friday night defeat in Parnell Park was a 1-18 to 0-19 loss after extratime against St Oliver Plunkett’s despite Boden producing a late charge to draw level in normal time. The venue was the same on Saturday as Boden then faced St Vincent’s in the last eight of the A championship. The result was different however with the Southsiders coming out on top in a 1-23 to 0-17 game. On Friday, Blanch outfit Plunkett’s looked set for a win in normal time, leading 1-13 to 0-12 with just five left to go, but a big finish from Boden

through points from Austin Lynch, Matty Weldon and Paul Doherty brace brought the score level. Despite their comeback, Boden failed to take their expected momentum into extra-time and it was Plunkett’s who looked the fresher. Scores from Liam Corbett, from placed balls and play, along with a well-taken point from Ronan O’Brien had the Navan Road side 1-17 to 0-17 ahead at the break in extra-time. Boden keeper Conor Dooley was denied twice from the 20m line in the second half of extra-time which proved key as his side added just two more points, through Sean McDonnell and Doherty, which wasn’t enough to close the gap and another score from O’Brien secured a two-point win for Plunkett’s. The Saturday showdown with Vincent’s was a different game altogether

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day as two buses full of supporters

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left Naomh Olaf to support the Dublin

great result in Blakestown on Satur-

ladies in Croke Park. Unfortunately the

day evening.

Dubs narrowly lost out to Cork.

The team pulled out all the stops to

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done to everyone involved. In a tightly fought game, the senior camogie team drew the first round of

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the championship on Sunday morn-

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night.

against Na Fianna away next Sunday morning. There was great excitement on Sun-

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The Ballyboden St Enda’s senior B side

with Boden looking pretty comfortable throughout before finishing nine points in front. A strong end to the first half proved key as the Firhouse men hit 1-3 without reply to go in 1-11 to 0-8 ahead at the break. David O’Connor scored the goal just before

half-time while Paul Ryan knocked over three placed balls to open up a six-point lead. After the restart, Diarmuid Connolly grabbed a point in between two placed balls from Tomas McGrane to reduce the deficit to three but that was the closest they came in truth.

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