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Fingal Weed FINGAL County Council has asked the public for information to help it curb the spread of Japanese knotweed. The council is asking people to record and report all sightings of the plant on both public and private property SEE PAGE 9

SPORT BOXING: Swords’ Niamh Fay speaks to the Gazette about her amazing journey to European gold in Bulgaria.

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Search goes on for missing mum

Family begs for clues for Elizabeth who disappeared in 2013

SYLVIA POWNALL

THE mother of a young mum, who went missing in 2013, says she hopes a TV appeal for information will offer some

clues in the case.

Elizabeth Clarke from Portrane, who had a daughter aged five and a two-yearold son, was aged 25 when she was last seen, sometime in November 2013.

At the time of her disappearance, she was living with a former partner along with his father and wife at a house in Claremont Estate in Navan, Co Meath.

Earlier this week, Crimestoppers launched an appeal for information and the case featured on Monday night’s Crimecall on RTE One.

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Marathon effort for mental health reform

A 23-year-old from Donabate is on course to complete a mammoth challenge of six marathons in six months when he croses the line in the Dublin marathon next month.

Steven Webster said: “honestly, I was not a fit person before this challenge, so I was slightly under-trained for it. But my training habits the last two months have definitely been healthier.

The psychology student is raising funds for Mental Health Reform after a number of people close to him have struggled with the limited services in Ireland.

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PROPOSED 210 UNITS TO BE BUILD ON SITE OF BRADY’S PUB

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PLANS to build 210 coliving units on the site of Brady’s pub on the old Navan Road should be blocked, according to Labour TD Joan Burton.

The proposal for the Dublin 15 site by Bartra Properties has attracted strong opposition from local residents and public representatives.

Labour Cllr John Walsh also called for the rejection of the scheme by An Bord Pleanala amid claims it will “remove, real homes from Dublin 15”.

He told Dublin Gazette: “This site already has per-

Plans for the co-living in Blanchardstown by Bartra Picture:bartrablanchardstownshd.com

mission for a substantial number of apartments, but instead the developer wants to squeeze in 210 bed spaces.

“These will be so small that they hardly deserve to be called bed sits… by any standard it amounts to over-development on this site and would be

totally out of keeping with the surrounding area.”

Fingal County Council has received notification of Bartra’s Strategic Housing Development (SHD) application to An Bord Pleanala.

Councillors will be given details of the application at their next area meeting,

along with the opinion of An Bord Pleanala.

Cllr Tania Doyle (Ind) warned: “This form of development is simply not sustainable. It brings nothing solid to the community.” She said it offered no hope to young people hoping to buy a house, adding that a developer in Hansfield had linked up in the past with rent-only firm Iris Reit.

Cllr Doyle, added: “I am worried that this won’t be the last we see of this type of development in Dublin 15.”

Bartra proposes demolishing the existing twostorey pub and restaurant, and constructing a five-storey “build to rent shared living residential development”.

The site notice describes a 6,549sqm scheme divided into 210 “bedspaces” with 182 single occupancy rooms, four accessible rooms and 12 double rooms.

The property will also include “communal living/kitchen/dining rooms at each floor level”, a “tv/ cinema room at basement level”, a gymnasium, library and roof terrace.

Deputy Burton said: “Coliving developments simply prevent the building of real homes for Dublin 15.

It is fundamentally wrong and misguided to suggest that substandard housing of this kind will solve the housing crisis.”

The application can be viewed at – www.bartrablanchardstownshd.com

COMMUNITY gardai joined forces with youth organisation Foroige in Dublin 15 last week for an initiative which has been widely praised.

A joint agency “community engagement programme” was piloted in the Clonee/Ongar area and has been hailed as a huge success.

The programme – which may now be introduced elsewhere - entails a high visibility walkaround, where a Garda is paired with a youth worker. Young people under 18 were targeted in an effort to divert them to the youth services and prevent anti-social behaviour.

Hotspots for anti-social behaviour were identified and visited in an effort to engage young people.

Details of the Youth Cafe were distributed and young people were invited to attend the cafe in Phibblestown Community Centre.

Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) told Dublin Gazette: “The evening proved a great success with over 150 young people taking part.

“This programme will continue next Friday evening and it would be great if parents encouraged their kids to engage.

“I look forward to this initiative succeeding in engaging with young people and hopefully being rolled out across the Dublin 15 community.”

Disability groups take to streets with reminders

Gavin to be given the Freedom of Dublin City

FINGAL is making way for disability groups as they hit the streets this Thursday September 26.

The council, along with 19 other local authorities, will support Make Way Day which sees disability groups highlight issues including access and public transport.

The groups will provide friendly reminders not to: park on the footpath; forget your bins or use illegal sandwich boards; carelessly park bikes on the street.

People with disabilities have told the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) that these are the top three obstacles that stop them getting from A to B. The council’s access officer Brian Buckley said: “By making these small changes, we can all make a big difference to the lives of our fellow citizens. We are delighted to once again support Make Way Day.” Please see https://www. disability-federation.ie/ about/publications.html to find out the number of people in your area with disabilities.

DUBLIN football manager, Jim Gavin is set to be given the freedom of Dublin City, after being nominated by the Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe.

Gavin is to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin, with the nomination co-signed by the Group Leaders in the Chamber, welcomed by all councillors and ratified at this Monday’s council meeting.

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul Mc Auliffe said: “I am honoured and privileged to propose Jim Gavin for Dublin City’s highest award, the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin.

He has led the Dublin team to an unprecedented 5-in-a-row Senior titles and his leadership, both on and off the field, has led to a positive culture in Dublin GAA. “I know Jim is a modest man and even after all he’s given.

I’m delighted to be able to acknowledge his contribution to public life and service to his county and country both on and off the pitch.”

Dublin recently completed the five in a row with victory over Kerry after a replay. They are now undefeated since 2014 when Donegal beat them.

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FUNDRAISING: STUDENT STEVEN CLOSES IN ON FINISH TO AN EPIC ACHIEVEMENT

Super Steven puts in marathon effort for mental health reform S

SYLVIA POWNALL

TUDENT, Steven Webster is gearing up for his sixth marathon in six months in aid of a cause which is close to his heart.

The 23-year-old from Donabate is on course to complete the mammoth challenge he set himself when he crosses the finish line at the Dublin City Marathon next month.

Steven, who is studying psychology at the National College of Ireland, has already clocked up 130 miles to raise funds for Mental Health Reform.

He told Dublin Gazette: “I chose Mental Health Reform because they are

fighting for a cause close to my heart, the improvement of mental health services in Ireland.

“I have had two close family members who have struggled with the limited services in Ireland, which has had significant implications on my life growing up.

“Also, just to fight for mental health awareness in general and to try and end the stigma, it’s time to talk.”

Steven, who works part-time at his local SuperValu, has already raised over €1,500 with marathons in Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Longford and Kilkenny under his belt.

He admitted: “The last

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I have had two close family members who have struggled with the limited services

Steven after completing the Kilkenny marathon, his fifth one in six months.

one [Kilkenny] was a good run, but it was very warm and there were plenty of hills.

“Honestly, I was not a fit person before this challenge, so I was slightly under-trained for it. But my training habits the last two months have definitely been healthier.

“I am working with a sport and injury therapist here in Donabate, Conor Walsh, under the name Chronic Pain Clinic.”

SuperValu in Donabate have charted Steven’s progress on their Facebook page and say they are “extremely proud” of him.

They added: “We all know someone who has been affected by the cause… so we applaud his dedication to completing his goal.”

To support Steven’s efforts visit: https://give. everydayhero.com/ie/ running-for-reform.

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MISSING PERSON

Search goes on for missing mum FROM PAGE ONE

E l i z a b e t h’s m o t h e r Noeleen told Dublin Gazette: “There’s no way she’d leave her kids. It’s the not knowing that’s the hardest part. We need to know what happened.”

Gardai have described Elizabeth’s disappearance as a “complex case”.

She was last seen in November 2013, but was not reported missing until early 2015 meaning CCTV and other avenues of investigation were lost.

Her own family have said that they had not seen her for almost a year before she disappeared and have expressed serious concern for her safety.

Noeleen, 52, from Seaview Park in Portrane, is begging for clues so the family can get some closure.

She said: “I need to get on with my life, but I can’t do that until she is found.

My heart is broken… dead or alive, we just want her back.”

In 2016 gardai used cadaver dogs to search woodland in Co Meath, but nothing was found.

They believe Elizabeth was murdered after a dispute with someone she knew, and buried in a shallow grave.

Elizabeth, who was 5ft 3in in height, with brown hair and brown eyes, would now be aged 30.

She had shoulder length hair at the time she vanished.

Superintendent Sean Farrell of Navan Garda Station said: “I am appealing to anyone with information on the disappearance of Elizabeth to come forward.

She was last seen in the Navan area in November 2013.”

“I urge anyone with even the smallest piece of information which may seem insignificant to contact Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers at 1800 25 00 25.

HOUSE: COUPLE GET THE GO AHEAD TO BUILD FLAT PACK HOME

A sample prefab that Huf Haus have built in the past Picture: huf-haus.com

Prefab home gets nod on Malahide millionaires’ row SYLVIA POWNALL

A COUPLE have been granted permission to

build a flat-roofed prefab structure in a plush Malahide estate despite objections from local

residents.

Ac c o u n t a n t N i g e l Collett and Katherine Newman were grant-

ed approval by Fingal County Council for a flat-pack eco home in leafy Abington.

The luxury development of mock period h o u s e s i s h o m e to Westlife’s Nicky Byrne, footballer Robbie Keane and RTE’s Marty Whelan.

Abington’s residents association objected to the flat-roof structure claiming it did not fit in, with the estate’s “design code”.

They also claimed the contemporary prefabricated house in the development would represent a “radical departure” from their mock Georgian and Victorian piles.

The couple, who are originally from Malahide, applied in July for permission to build a low-energy glass and timber four-bed home on a site they bought several years ago.

Their application sought permission for the construction of a new two-storey, fourbedroom f lat-roofed detached dwelling at No 4 Abington.

Included in the

scheme is an open double carport with a flat roof and storage area, a new vehicular entrance to the west of the site, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated works.

Huf Haus specialise in prefabricated homes which are highly energy efficient and their work has featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.

The houses are factory fabricated to within millimetres of precision in Germany, and transported overseas for assembly.

A se co n d G e r m a n company which specialises, in eco mansions – Baufritz – applied for planning permission to build 24 multi-million euro homes in Skerries.

The €60million coastal development called H o l m p a t r i c k C o v e, which included a hotel, was shot down by An Bord Pleanala in 2017.

An online petition in support of the scheme, which had previously been given the green light by Fingal County Council, garnered 1,723 signatures.

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IRISH STARS: NEW SIX PART DRAMA SERIES ABOUT MODERN DAY DUBLIN LAUNCHES

Teen Life brings message of hope to global audience SYLVIA POWNALL

A SIX-PART drama series about a group of late teens and young adults growing up in modern day Dublin, is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Teen Life features first time actors from Swords, Finglas and Ballymun, many of whom have come from difficult backgrounds and hard times.

The show was created

by Shadowhawk Entertainment in conjunction with Crosscare Youth Service in Swords and is being hailed, as the next 13 Reasons Why. Project co-ordinator Philip Emo said: “Two years ago we started working with young people who had come from difficult situations in Crosscare, and met with them once a month for an actor/model workshop.

“Over the course of the year, we developed a six part series. Teen Life has

FASTNews Vote to be takenon speed ramps in November SPEED ramps and other traffic calming measures are to be introduced at St Cronan’s Avenue in Swords.

The council has prepared schemes for the installation of two ramps on St Cronan’s Avenue.

Plans are available for inspection at council offices until Tuesday October 15, or online at https://consult. fingal.ie/en/consultation/ traffic-calming-scheme-stcronans-avenue-swords.

Councillors have welcomed the move but a final vote will not be taken until November .

a lot of dark undertones due to the nature of the content that we want to show, to make young people aware of what happens among teenagers nowadays.”

The series tackles issues such as suicide, anorexia, coming out and transitioning, but at its core is a message of hope for anyone going through a difficult time.

And the hard-hitting show echoes real life for many of the actors who have dealt with similar traumas off-screen.

Ella Ward, 18, plays school girl Mary McGuire, whose partner took his own life after being bulllied. Ella, from Swords, has first-hand experience with suicide as her dad Michael took his own life in 2015.

She said: “It hasn’t been easy growing up without a dad, but it does get easier with time. Dad had depression when I

was about eight, and it resurfaced over time and it just happened.

“It was a shock to the system, but my dad wouldn’t have wanted me to sit around crying, he would have wanted to me to do something.

“I had always really wanted to get into acting so I’m really grateful to be part of the show now.”

Philip said: “Each of the characters are fighting their own battles while trying to be there for each other.

“These young people wanted to come together to create the series to send a message of hope to those who may feel they are alone with their battles.

A na tiona l ‘Sta nd Together’ campaign has been launched to coincide with the release of Teen Life on Monday September 23.

Producer, Anthony Whelan said: “Teen Life

AnnaMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council right and Mayor Eoghan O’Brien join Teen Life cast members and Crosscare Youth Workers to show their support for #standtogether campaign

has been an amazing project, and I have really enjoyed working with all the young people involved. Their dedication and hard work will hopefully see it getting the recognition it deserves.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Chris Sheridan, Dónal Kearney, Damien Garcia, Lea Forsterling, Eoin Conway, Michael T Dawson

Réidín, Oisin, Hugo, Karen and Niall enjoying the music Lily Hechter

Charo Barnes and Vania Salazar

Culture Night at the Tree House Cafe Malahide F ingal Academy of Music hosted an evening of musical performance in the beautiful Tree House Café in Malahide Castle & Gardens recently .

Performers included members of Fingal Children’s Choir and Fingal Youth Choir, as well as students receiving tuition at Fingal Academy of Music.

Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Eileen and Frank Nolan and right young Vivienne Hechter

Michael T Dawson entertaining the guests

Ailsa Gibson, Carla Vilá, Lucy Deegan, Rachel McCarthy and Alice Burke

Armando Garcia and Mari Padron

Leyla Tourrette

Lucy McDonald

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ATTEMPT: GARDAI NOTIFIED AFTER BALBRIGGAN CHILD APPROACHED

FASTNews Archaeology Strategy now open to public for consultation THE draft Fingal Community Archaeology Strategy 2019 -2023 is now open for public consultation.

Several projects have been developed and implemented including excavations at Swords Castle, a dig at Bremore Castle, Digging Drumanagh 2018, a geophysical survey project and exhibition What Lies Beneath, Naul Community Dig 2019.

A number of outreach and schools initiatives have also been undertaken with the aim of making archaeology accessible to new audiences, as well as engaging all sectors of society with their archaeological heritage.

The council wants to hear from interested parties, stressing: “The Fingal Community Archaeology Strategy is an opportunity for communities to participate in their past -into the future.”

Submissions can be made at https://consult.fingal.ie/ en/consultation/draft-fingalcommunity-archaeologystrategy-2019-2023, or email Christine.baker@fingal.ie before the deadline of 27 September.

SVP open 44th Dublin shop in Skerries ST Vincent de Paul has opened a new charity shop at Skerries Point shopping centre on the Barnageeragh Road.

The outlet opened for trade on Saturday – making it the 44th Vincent’s shop in the SVP east region covering Dublin Kildare and Wicklow.

A spokesperson said: “Vincent’s charity shops are a very important aspect of the service SVP provides.

“Not only do they provide people with new and lightly worn items at affordable prices, they also provide an income source for the society, which is recycled directly back into the community.”

School alerts parents after two women try to lure kids into car SYLVIA POWNALL

A PRIMARY school in Balbriggan has contacted parents warning them to be vigilant after two suspicious approaches to children in less than a week.

Gardai are investigating what locals fear were attempted abductions involving two women trying to lure young pupils to get into their car.

Gaelscoil Baile Brigin alerted parents by text

message about both sinister approaches and said gardai had been notified on each occasion.

One parent told Dublin Gazette: “There have been two incidents in six days and parents are very worried.

“They don’t appear to be telling all schools in Balbriggan which is crazy. To me all parents in the town should be aware that this is happening.”

The first text message

sent from Gaelscoil BB a fortnight ago reads: “Gardai have been informed regarding an incident this morning whereby a car with two women stopped a student and tried to get the student into the vehicle.”

A second text message was sent out last week alerting parents to a second incident which is alleged to have taken place near the AIB bank in the town.

The gaelscoil added: “It is not yet known if this is connected to a previous incident. We would ask all parents to discuss safety around this with your children.

“Teachers will also cover this topic in the school.”

O n e p a re n t w h o s e 12-year-old daughter was approached said the girl had given gardai a statement describing one woman as being in her thirties wearing a base-

ball cap.

Gardai confirmed both incidents and said they had taken a report from a school in the area in relation to an alleged suspicious approach in the Tankardstown area.

A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai in Balbriggan received reports of an alleged suspicious approach in the Castlelands area, Balbriggan on September 11 at approximately 9:30am.

‘No offences disclosed’ The statement added that gardai “also took a report from a school in relation to an alleged suspicious approach in the Tankardstownn area, Balbriggan on September 17 at approximately 9:30am.

“No complaints forthcoming as yet from this incident.”

Anyone with information should contact Balbriggan Garda Station at 01 8020510.

Clean up of Dublin site to cost up to €6million SYLVIA POWNALL

Leo drops by to show support TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar took time out his busy schedule last weekend, to drop by an Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning event, in St Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown. The Fine Gael leader is pictured her along with sponspor of the event, Bewley’s Gillian Melia.

The event was busy throughout the day and organisers were hopeful of surpassing the 2018 total of just over €1.8million, which was raised across the country in local communities in support of local hospices.

THE IDA is set to spend €6million removing medical waste from land that it bought near Dublin Airport 20 years ago, without knowing it was an illegal dumping ground.

The agency bought up a number of sites in Belcamp, near the R132 carriageway, between 1997 and 2000 with the intention of developing an industrial estate.

But in 2001, sewage works at the site uncovered evidence of the waste when workers saw blood oozing from the soil as they were digging a trench.

A review of the land found that 40,000 tonnes of

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hazardous waste was buried at the site in the 1980s.

Items found included used syringes, clinical tubing and bedpans, as well as engine parts, engine oil and aeronautical parts.

Previous attempts to clean up the site in 2004 and 2006 were abandoned due to budgetary constraints.

Fingal County Council has previously stated it intended to prosecute those responsible for the dumping, but no one has ever been held accountable.

The IDA received permission earlier this year to remove the estimated 20,000 cubic metres of waste buried under the

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PLANS: ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY TO BE LOOKED AT

Council to reassess route for greenway SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council has agreed to go back to the drawing board before it determines, a preferred route for a contentious section of the Royal Canal Greenway.

Earlier this year, 600 submissions were lodged during a public engagement exercise – most opposed to a raised walkway running behind houses in Castleknock.

The majority of submissions requested that the greenway run along the southern bank of the

canal and that a workable solution be found for the deep sinking section.

Since then, eleven route options have been identified with engineers admitting that all present “various technical and environmental challenges”.

At a council meeting, officials said linking the route via a boardwalk partly sitting on the towpath and partly overhanging the canal’s southern embankment was assessed, but was ruled out on several grounds.

These included the

potential impacts on the integrity of the Royal Canal as a protected structure, canal navigation, biodiversity and railway operation.

A report stated: “Many of the submissions did specifically request that the greenway be routed along the southern bank.

“In response to these concerns, FCC is now undertaking more detailed assessment work including ground investigations, surveys and design work, to conclusively identify the preferred route for the

scheme at deep sinking.”

A second public engagement process will take place later this year and any relevant reports including ecological and route options will be made public.

Cllr Emer Currie (FG) told Dublin Gazette: “I welcome the commitment to have another consultation and to make available the surveys and reports, but I would urge the council to hear the views of the community on this issue.

“People want the greenway - but they do not want a major piece of public transport infrastructure overlooking their homes or accessing what are safe, secure green areas where their children currently play.

“Any access points into housing estates should only be identified with the consent of the local community.”

Once completed, the greenway aims to provide a “first-class multipurpose off road walking and cycling link” from the River Liffey in Dublin city centre to the Shannon in Co Longford.

Pavilions present cheque to Howth and Skerries RNLI THE RNLI has been presented with a cheque for €10,600 from Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre following a successful charity partnership. The search and rescue charity, which operates lifeboat stations in Howth and Skerries, raised funds throughout the year as well as sharing water safety advice with customers to the centre. .

Pictured above, left to right: Deirdre King and Ian Hunter of the Pavilions Shopping Centre presenting the RNLI with a cheque for €10,600. Representing the RNLI from left to right are Conor Walsh, Jan Doyle, Steven Campion (standing), and Stephen Johnson and Paddy Dillon (kneeling).

Harris confirms extra Gardai to be deployed to Rush station EXTRA gardai will be deployed to Rush Garda Station when it reopens in coming weeks, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has confirmed.

He told the Justice and Equality Committee that one garda sergeant and five gardai would be stationed in Rush, when asked about resources by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee (FF).

Senator Clifford-Lee, who is the Fianna Fail spokesperson on Justice and Equality, said she welcomed the news.

She added: “Commissioner Harris confirmed to me that arrangements have been put in place to have one garda sergeant and five garda members stationed in Rush when it reopens.

“The Commissioner also confirmed

that the divisional officer has requested an additional one sergeant and five gardai for the division to back fill, so the surrounding areas will not be down numbers.”

Senator Clifford-Lee noted that Fingal has a rapidly expanding population and strongly emphasised that increased garda numbers were needed across the entire constituency.

She said: “I understand that the Office of Public Works hopes to hand over the garda station building at the end of September.

“They will then need a short period of time to put in ICT equipment and furniture before Rush Garda Station can formally be re-opened.”

FASTNews Festival of History kicks off this week THE third annual Fingal Festival of History takes place from September 30 until October 7.

This year’s programme features History at the Castle, a day of talks, story-telling and music celebrating Irish heritage on Saturday 5th October in the stunning Chapel of Swords Castle.

Join the Craobh Séan Treacy branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann at 11:15am for a narrated journey using music, song and stories.

Listen to Sheanchaí Anthony Nugent tell tales

from Irish mythology and to Dr Pat Bracken’s talk on hurling in the 19th Century in Ireland at 2pm.

To celebrate the centenary of the birth of Séamus Ennis, the Fingal Festival of History, in partnership with the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, presents an entertaining session of speech, song and music with Mise an Fear Ríonach uí Ógáin speaks about the daily life of the folklore collector in the 1940s.

Talks will also take place in libraries throughout Fingal: Admission is however some events require booking.

For the full festival programme, please contact your local library branch, or visit Fingal Libraries website: http:// fingal.ie/libraries/

Sutton native appointed to board GUARANTEED Irish has appointed Sutton native, Rob Lyons to its appraisals board.

Rob, who is senior sales and marketing manager at Certification Europe Limited, will bring his expertise in customer value to the business network which has over 600 members.

He grew up in Sutton and

went to School in St Paul’s College in Raheny. He is heavily involved with Suttonians Rugby Club, where his two children have also played, in addition to Sutton Golf Club.

His client base at CEL includes An Garda Síochana, South Dublin County Council, United Laboratories, Abbvie, Mallinckrodt, Facebook and PWC. Brid O’Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, said: “Our appraisals board plays a crucial role in ensuring that Guaranteed Irish remains the symbol of trust and provenance for businesses operating in Ireland today.

“Rob brings with him a wealth of professional and personal experiences of working with a variety of Irishbased companies and we are delighted to welcome him.”

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PLANTS : COUNCIL DECLARES WAR ON JAPANESE KNOTWEED

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Council gets in a knot over invasive Balbriggan weed

Local Link and GoCar partner up to launch community car service

SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council has asked the public for information to help it curb the spread of Japanese knotweed.

Ecologists have issued warnings to farmers about planting the invasive species – and the local authority wants to eradicate it altogether.

The council is asking people to record and report all sightings of the plant on both public and private property.

A spokesperson for FCC said: “Japanese Knotweed was first introduced to Ireland as a garden plant from Japan in the 19th century.

“It escaped from gardens and has now spread across Ireland. This invasive species can seriously undermine the structural integrity of roads and buildings.

“In Fingal, the plant can be found throughout the county but is particularly

abundant in Balbriggan.

Fingal County Council is keen to eradicate this invasive species.

“So far, 184 locations have been identified and a treatment programme got under way in 2018 with the aim to eradicate the Japanese knotweed from the county.”

The Asian plant, scientifically known as Fallopia Japonica, was introduced by landscape gardeners in the 1850s when its full characteristics were not known.

It is so aggressive that once established it spreads to dominate entire areas, forcing out native plant species and posing a serious danger to crops.

Because the plant lacks natural predators in Ireland, it spreads at an alarming rate. Its root network makes it difficult to remove and it can cause damage to roads, walls and other structures over time.

Ac c o r d i n g t o t h e

The spread of Japanese knotweed is particularly abundant in Balbriggan

National Biodiversity Data Centre anyone who plants, disperses, allows or causes to disperse the invasive plant is guilty of an offence.

All sightings of Japa-

nese knotweed in Fingal can be reported to the council via email (biodiversity@fingal.ie) with a map or precise location, and ideally a photograph of the plant.

Not sure if you are dealing with Japanese Knotweed?

Check out the identification pictures on http://invasivespeciesireland.com/wpcontent/uploads/2017/08/ Japanese-Knotweedv1.1.pdf

Room for little Tracy as Dubs bring Sam for a visit Castleknock family - Paul and Tracy Daly with their daughter Cara (3) and baby daughter Aisling (9 weeks) pictured at our lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin with Dublin 5 in a row All Ireland winners, Cian O’ Sullivan and Rob McDaid Some of the Dublin team visited the children’s hospital with the Sam Maguire cup, as per tradition following their 5 in a row all Ireland win over Kerry recently.

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A PILOT community car scheme is due to be launched in Howth and Skerries next month.

Local Link and car sharing company GoCar have joined forces with Fingal County Council to introduce the service which will provide a lifeline for those who do not drive.

A council spokesperson explained: “Local community travel is a lifeline for many people who do not drive, allowing them to get out and about, access local amenities and stay part of the local community.

“This very often isn’t an option for those who live rurally or have no local bus service available to them or declining mobility may be preventing them from using public transport.

“This new community car service will be invaluable in meeting their needs and helping combat social exclusion and it is appropriate that it is being announced during European Mobility week.”

As well as providing a community-based public transport system the scheme also aims to assist those with mobility issues in attending hospital or health appointments and social activities.

Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF) said: “I’m delighted that Fingal County Council is leading the way... This service will be invaluable to local residents with mobility issues and is a real positive step forward.”

Further details on how the scheme will operate will be released soon.

The Betsy to host another Lightning comedy gig LIGHTNING COMEDY returns to The Betsy in Swords on Friday 27th September, for another rip-roaring night of laughter hosted by awardwinning playwright David Gilna.

Headlining the show is local impressionist Al Foran, with Aoife Dooley, international talent Mustafa Saed, local comedian Robbie Forde, Amy

Walsh, Ruth Hurl and John O’Keeffe.

The event is in aid of Zoe’s Magic Wand, a fund set up for three-year-old local girl Zoe O’Mahoney who needs treatment abroad for a rare brain tumour.

Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 8.30pm.

Tickets €10, and of course all are welcome.

Yellow Box motions tabled by councillors SYLVIA POWNALL

COUNCILLORS have called for a yellow box junction at the entrance to Southbank estate in Swords.

Cllrs Duncan Smith (Lab) and Darragh Butler (FF) tabled motions requesting its installation as residents are finding it difficult to exit and enter the estate.

A report from Fingal County Council said the junction was deemed to be “lightly

trafficked” and “there is no warrant to provide a yellow box junction”.

However, both councillors pressed for the issue to be put to a vote and received unanimous backing from Swords/Balbriggan area councillors.

Cllr Butler said: “The council officials will have to introduce a yellow box junction as per the two motions. We will continue to follow up on this issue until resolved.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Overall Winner Daire Finn

Alasdair Brown finished in second place

Fun for all at A St Brigid’s 5k

thletes of all ages and abilities took part in the St Brigid’s 5k run.

The excitement was in full swing on the day with community spirit and inclusion being one of the fundamental aspects of the club.

A number of couch to 5k groups have been set up in recent weeks to help new runners/joggers to complete the 5k distance. There were also a number of Dublin legends both past and present who took part.

Aisling and Jim Friars

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK Ronan and John Dillon, Conor Boyle, Séan and Liam Dillon

Karin Ennis, Susan Craddock, Jennifer Gilna Clarke and Alison Moran

M-Space launch some super space

George Kostal, Martin Stech, George Zapadlo and John Kostal

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great night was had at the launch of M-Space, a brand new co-working and flexible office space, located on the top floor of the Marine Court Centre, with outstanding views over Malahide Marina, Malahide Green, the Estuary and the island golf club.

Sisters Barbara Nolan and Carol Ann Hickey saw an opportunity and a gap in the market and decided to create M-Space M-Space was created as a direct response to the changing office rental market. Tenants are looking to rent a desk or an office for “an all-in price”. Tenants are also looking for some cross collaboration rather than being a sole trader alone at home.

M-Space offers members a choice of premium desks, dedicated desks, floating “Hot-desks” and also a private office for 4 people. All members have complimentary use of the meeting room, freeflowing Nespresso coffee, colour A4 and A3 printing and hi-speed Virgin 500 broadband.

So if you are fed up working from home, fed up with long commutes to the office or you’re looking to be part of a vibrant new business community, then contact M-Space info@investa.ie for more information.

Orla Shaw and Mary Keating

Members of the Porterstown Panthers

Laragh Gibson and Riona Hickey

Joshua, Ríona and Harry Lynch

Mark Keating, Carol Ann Hickey and Barbara Nolan

Jennifer Gilna Clarke, Sarah-Jane and Ellie MacCawley

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THERE’s nothing like a little bit of structure in your life, so why not in your wardrobe?

Looking office cool is a major trend for the upcoming season, both in the office and out.

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Dublin publisher gets backing of coffee giant AN innovative Dublin publisher who developed an online course to turn primary school pupils into real published authors, has been backed by coffee giant Starbucks.

The Emu Ink Schools’ Publishing Programme, which was founded in 2017 by former journalist and newspaper editor Emer Cleary (right) and her software developer husband Brian, has published thousands of children to date using the Sandyford based company’s own technology to encourage literacy skills in children.

As publisher of the world’s youngest authors, at four and five right up to 12 and 13, the founders have used their knowledge and industry experience to bring the unique programme to the classroom, giving children everywhere the opportunity to see their name, and their work, in print.

The course itself, is a series of lessons and exercises, that can be accessed online and projected through the interactive whiteboard or viewed via tablet, computer or phone; on completion of which will see each student having written a short story.

All short stories are then published in a paperback anthology.

In partnering with Starbucks every child in every participating school will now get two special bookmarks as a gift upon publication. These bookmarks will double up as vouchers and entitle the new authors to free hot chocolates and their parents to free coffees, in any Starbucks. They will also get €10 off any activity at any Leisureplex.

Emer told Dublin Gazette of her delight at securing this partnership deal: “Our programme encourages children of all standards to aim high, be imaginative and work hard, and it rewards them for it by publishing their work, no matter what their age, capability or standard,” she said.

“It is important to us to work with companies that share our vision, that care about social inclusion and literacy and recognise the incredible work being done in our schools both through our programme and outside of it.

“We are thrilled to be recognised and supported by such a well-known and respected brand.”

Emer Cleary and Celine Gilmer, Group marketing manager for Starbucks

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

Driven band continue rise from buskers to chart stars

The Riptide Movement

SEPTEMBER 26 (THURSDAY)

Pixies @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT THERE’S a busy week ahead for music lovers across the capital, with plenty of bands ready to blast away any hazy heads after a long, lazy Summer and get a blast of fresh Autumn gigs blowing through town.

Who better than the Pixies, then? Whether you’re a reader of a certain age who still calls them The Pixies, or just a fresher fan who calls them Pixies, the sold-out gig by Black Francis and pals should be an absolute blast.

Their Olympia show comes as part of the first leg of their major new 2019-2020 world tour, with Dubs amongst the lucky few to hear them play in fine fettle, coinciding with the release of the band’s new studio album.

SEPTEMBER 26 (THURSDAY)

The LaFontaines @ The Workman’s Club, €14 Spiral Stairs @ Whelan’s, €22 Amy Montgomery @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

SEPTEMBER 27 (FRIDAY)

Saint Sister @ Pepper Canister Church, SOLD OUT John Gibbons @ The Academy, €20 Stars @ The Workman’s Club, €18 Inhaler @ Whelan’s, SOLD OUT New Rules @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT Jane Willow @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12

SEPTEMBER 28 (SATURDAY)

Jazzu @ The Olympia Theatre, €31 Benny Banks @ The Academy 2, €15 Vulpynes @ The Grand Social, €15 Saint Sister @ Pepper Canister Church, SOLD OUT

SEPTEMBER 29 (SUNDAY)

Ann Scott @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Acid Granny @ The Workman’s Club, €5 Earth gang @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT

SEPTEMBER 30 (MONDAY)

Richard Hawley @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Jay1 @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT

OCTOBER 1 (TUESDAY)

Grainne Maguire @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14 Galway Street Club @ Whelan’s, €10 Ashley McBryde @ The Academy, €30 Jay1 @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT Tom Baxter @ The Sugar Club, €22

OCTOBER 2 (WEDNESDAY)

Colin Geddis @ Whelan’s, €18 D Cullen @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Casey Lowry @ The Academy 2, €13

GLEN HANSARD’S starring role in the 2007 movie Once is semi-autobiographical: the Dublin icon did in fact rise from playing his guitar on Grafton Street to headlining major stages, fronting The Frames, and eventually to New York’s theatrical stages, too.

The Riptide Movement – a somewhat more snarling, riff-loving outfit than Hansard’s laid-back group – can trace something of a similar trajectory, though their reasons for taking to Grafton Street were perhaps a little more practical.

“We haven’t busked in a while,” guitarist and vocalist Mal Tuohy laughs.

“We wrote our first album around the time that CDs were starting to sell a little less well, about ten years ago. We were a bit optimistic, and we ordered 10,000 of them.

It was very naive, looking back.

“They weren’t selling anything like enough in the shops, so we went out and played on Grafton Street as a way to sell the CDs.

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“They were gone within the year, and we got shows in Russia and India out of it.

“I think we learnt to entertain on the streets, too, how to hold a crowd, so it worked out in the end.”

That debut album, What About The Tip Jars, did chart at an impressive Number 16 in Ireland, and everything the band have done since has done better.

All three follow-up albums charted in the top ten, including a numberone with 2014’s Getting Through.

In a sense, though, the band have left the idea of an album behind them, at least for now.

“People don’t really think in terms of albums any more,” Tuohy says, with The Riptide Movement having released a flurry of singles over recent years.

“In a way we’re an

album band; each one is kind of a snapshot of two years of our lives, and we’ll probably have one out next year. It can be better, though, to release an EP with a couple of hits instead.

“Six songs on an EP can give an idea of what we’re about, and it’s better for getting on playlists, connecting with Spotify, that kind of thing.

“To my generation, the idea of a CD is a bit foreign – you can’t put those 100 or so tracks on a playlist from CDs. “When it comes to albums, a lot of albums have streaming counts that are really heavily weighted to two or three

songs. That’s after two years of your life, a twoyear cycle. It feels a bit strange.”

Recently, The Riptide Movement have also added an environmental element to their work, something which is slowly filtering through every aspect of their lives, too.

Their track, Plastic Oceans, has a message that is probably implicit in its title, but the band have gone out of their way to live that message, too.

“There are lots of small changes you can make,” Tuohy says, “and people are becoming more aware.

“For us, things like food packaging can be very bad when you’re on tour.

“We’ve changed our tour rider to say that there shouldn’t be any plastic, and that water should be served in glasses, stuff like that.

“On tour, we bring our own bottles and cups, and have our crew doing the same. When you’re on the road all day, each having a few coffees, it adds up to a bit of a difference.”

Having come from street routes, that connection with the people and the adaptation require to survive is still there. It’s simply changed form.

The Riptide Movement play the Olympia Theatre on October 27. Tickets cost €25.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE

ENTERTAINMENT

NETFLIX’S NEWEST LIMITED SERIES PRAISED FOR AUTHENTICITY

Unbelievable: a powerful portrayal of a true, tragic and harrowing story RACHEL D’ARCY

TELLING A TRUE STORY through film is never easy, but telling the story of a tragic series of crimes can prove even more difficult.

Enter Netflix’s newest limited series, Unbelievable. The series begins with the harrowing story of Marie Adler, an 18-year-old who was raped at knifepoint in her apartment in the middle of the night.

In her reporting to the police, she was made to feel as if she was potentially making the attack up, police pointing out inconsistencies in her story in the wake of her trauma.

She recanted her statement, falsely confessing that she’d made the whole thing up, and was subsequently charged with false reporting.

Marie’s story isn’t fiction, however.

The limited series is based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning article ‘An Unbelievable Story of Rape’, published on ProPublica. It went on to inspire a series of podcasts on the intricacies of inves-

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Unbelievable is based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning article ‘An Unbelievable Story of Rape’

tigating rape, and a novel as well.

The eight-part series go e s o n to unveil that several m o r e women w e r e raped in the same way a s Marie

(played by Kaitlyn Dever) in different areas of Colorado, prompting a high-stakes investigation by Detective Karen Duvall (Merritt Wever) and Detective Grace Rasmussen (Toni Collette) to find the man respons i b l e. T h ey don’t know Marie exists,

Kaitlyn Dever, who stars in Unbelievable as Marie Adler, the woman at the centre of the show

though, with her case closed by Detective Parker (Eric Lange) after Marie withdrew her story.

Unbelievable has been praised for it’s authentic portrayal of the victims, the reality of the difficulty of investigating rape and sexual assault, and it’s sheer vulnerability from it’s harrowing beginnings until its conclusion.

Ken Armstrong, one of the reporters who first told Marie’s story, posted an in-depth Twitter thread praising the raw way that the showrunner of Unbelivable, Susannah Grant, told the story, staying true

to the reality of Marie and the other victims.

He also discussed how Marie herself had watched the show, and her reaction.

“Two weeks ago I got a call, from Marie. She told me she had just watched the series. Watching it was hard, she said. ‘I did cry quite a bit,’ she said. But she had decided she wanted to and was glad that she did. She called the show “excellent’,” Armstrong wrote.

The crux of Unbelivable is that it’s unashamedly truthful in its portrayal.

From the examination

scenes in the hospital to the mental implications of the attacks on the victims, there is no hesitation in showing the reality of rape for all involved, from law enforcement to victims.

It’s admittedly a difficult watch, as is anything as raw and unfiltered as this. None the less your attention is captivated from the first meeting of Marie, sobbing and afraid in her apartment. The uncomfortableness translates into a sympathy that makes it impossible to turn away.

Unbelievable is streaming now on Netflix.

Carrigstown left reeling after Robbie’s death WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

THE whole of Carrigstown is reeling, following Robbie’s passing.

Hayley attempts to come to terms with his death this week, with Yates and Darragh rallying around her to show their support. Carol shuns the help of her neighbours, refusing to believe that Robbie has passed away. Nora is also overcome by grief, with Carol and Jack turning to one another for comfort.

Nora tells Damien she feels alone in her grief.

Carol grills Craig for more details on events leading up to Robbie’s death, but it becomes too much to bear and she shuts down. Carol’s anguish prevents her from comforting Nora.

Carol decides on a fitting tribute to Robbie, while Nora, Carol and Jack unite in remembering him.

Tessa isn’t herself this week, and Mairead notices. Tessa is unhappy with Ciaran and Alex spending time together, frustrated at Ciaran’s flippant attitude. She hears his version of their family history, leaving her feeling troubled, apologising to Ciaran. He wants to start a life with her – but her ultimatum leaves this cold.

Mairead senses there’s more to Tessa’s

distracted mood than she’s letting on. Alex tells Ciaran about Fionn, leaving Tessa uneasy with his excitement over Fionn.

Fiona is sceptical when Paul gives Barry the job of doing his books. Barry is wrong-footed when Eoghan is unable to ignore Barry’s past.

Fiona offers to help Barry with Paul’s accounts, but she has ulterior motives.

Katy and Eoghan wonder why Tessa hasn’t been to visit, leading to Katy deciding to confront Tessa. Ciaran is annoyed when Tessa lies to him about going to see Katy. Ciaran steals Tessa’s phone and fixates on a text from Katy.

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Navy confirms UFO videos the real deal IT seems like Aliens Exist after all, as the US Navy confirmed that videos posted by an organisation founded by former Blink 182 frontman, Tom Delonge may potentially show extra-terrestrial life.

According to VICE, a Navy spokesperson confirmed that the videos posted by the To The Stars Academy of Arts and Sciences (TTSA) - founded

by DeLonge to pursue research into aliens and UFOs - may potentially contain ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’.

“The Navy considers the phenomena contained/ depicted in those these videos as unidentified,” Joseph Gradisher, official spokesperson for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, said.

Each of the videos were

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BITS & BOBS

Fish weighing less than a gram makes full recovery after surgery

A TINY fish, an inch long and weighing less than a gram, has made a full recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a growth from its stomach. The poecilia sphenops, known as Molly, is so small that any part of the 40-minute operation could have proved fatal.

The surgery was carried out by Sonya Miles, an advanced practitioner in zoological medicine, and nurse Laura Warren at Highcroft Vets in Bristol, UK, and cost Molly’s owners £100.

Miles explained that fish must be anaesthetised in a different way to mammals, letting a solution flow over their gills before performing surgery.

“We use a water-soluble anaesthetic, so we allow them to swim around in it until they fall asleep,” she said.

“We know they’re asleep when they lose their righting reflex, so they’re floating essentially. We catheterise their mouth and gently make different concentrations of an anaesthetic solution flow over their gills.”

Panther found prowling roofs in northern France

A BLACK leopard was spotted prowling rooftops in a town in northern France recently, after escaping from a home where it was being kept illegally.

Firefighters said they rece ived a call with reports of a large feline wandering on the gutter of a residential building.

The animal was trapped after it entered a building and was given an anaesthetic before being transported to an animal protection organisation.

It is illegal in France to keep a black leopard domestically as it is considered a wild animal.

The leopard was transferred to a zoo last week.

Focussing on Traveller’s lives PRESIDENT Higgins welcomed Belgian photographer Sebastiaan Franco to Aras an Uachtarain recently. Mr Franco spent two years with Traveller communities in the Finglas area, documenting their lives and experiences in a photo book, entitled ‘Anásha’- a word in the Cant language used to point out something out of the ordinary. Also pictured is Michael Collins, Jennie Denham from Studio 10, Angela O’Neill, Finglas Traveller Development Group Coordinator and Claire Dempsey. Picture: Maxwell’s

Scientists taught rats to play hideand-seek

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Perky, a super-sweet nine-year-old dog who loves meeting people out and about, but gets worried by children.

Since coming into our care, Perky finds it difficult to settle, so we hope he finds a loving home very soon so he can relax and enjoy his happy new life.

This playful dog loves the company of others, and would like to live with another doggie pal. Having one by his side will help him to get used to his new home more quickly.

Perky is full of character and, since his arrival, he has won the hearts of all

posted by both TTSA and The New York Times in December 2017 and March 2018. DeLonge left Blink 182 in 2015 to focus on TTSA and his other band, Angels and Airwaves.

Gradisher wouldn’t speculate what may have been in the videos, saying, “The Navy has not publicly released characterisations or descriptions, nor released any hypothesis or conclusions, in regard to the objects contained in the referenced videos.”

the carers looking after him. He is an affectionate pal, and everyone enjoys spending time with him in the kennel.

Perky will be the happiest dog living with someone who is home for most of a time, as he is a social butterfly and can be upset when left on his own.

Having another dog friend can have a good effect on his behaviour when the owner is absent.

If you have room in your heart and home for Perky 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 www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

perky

SCIENTISTS in Germany spent the last few weeks playing hide and seek with some rodents as part of a study.

The adolescent male rats were taught to start each game in a closed box, which was opened remotely. They quickly developed various strategies for finding the humans which included re-visiting spots they had been during previous rounds.

When it came to being found, the rats were just as smart, as they learned to take cover in opaque boxes spread across the

room, rather than transparent ones.

Every victory by the rats was greeted with “positive social interaction” rather than food treats, and the rats showed their joy at winning in different ways, from leaping into the air, to letting out ultrasonic giggles that show happiness.

Konstantin Hartmann, from the Humboldt University of Berlin, co-wrote the study for the journal Science and said the results showed just how intelligent rats could be.

Second man arrested over Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft

A SECOND man has been arrested in connection with the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet in England.

The artwork, which is fully functioning and called America, was taken in the early hours of September 14th from Blenheim Palace.

Its removal caused significant f lood damage because it had been plumbed in for visitors to use.

Made by Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan, it is worth about £4.8m, Blenheim Palace chief executive Dominic Hare said: “When this morning I was informed about the robbery, I thought it was a prank and it took me a while, after a few checks, to come to the conclusion that it was true and it wasn’t a surreal movie where instead of the jewels of the crown, the thieves went away with a b***** toilet,” Mr Cattelan said in a statement.

“I always liked heist movies and finally I’m in one of them.”

Armed robber scared off by little girl throwing loaf of bread at him

AN eleven-year-old girl managed to scare off an armed robber in Sussex last week, by throwing a loaf of bread at him.

The burglar was attempting to rob an Express Supermarket in the town of Worthing last Monday and demanded cash from the staff behind the till.

However, he was no match for the 11-yearold and her father, who spotted him and began to

throw items from the store at the masked man.

The pair, who were shopping at the time, threw bottles of squash and a loaf of bread at the robber, before the suspect fled the shop empty handed.

Images were captured on the shop’s CCTV of the brave pair, with local police commending their bravery, but Sussex Police said they are still on the hunt for the suspect.

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Malaga tops the list as the cheapest city break in Spain WITH Autumn winds beginning to cast a chill around the city, many people – particularly parents – are already beginning to think of their next holiday.

Spain is always popular at any time of the year with Irish holidaymakers, with no slow-down in interest in the popular destination that’s just a short-haul hop away.

If you’re thinking of having a super siesta in Spain, the City Break Cost Index 2019 just published by Spain-Holiday.com should be a mustread, as it’s flagged all kinds of things to be aware of before booking your next Spanish siesta.

For example, Malaga tops the list of Spanish cities for city breaks amongst international tourists as well as domestic tourists.

In order, the index found the top five cheapest Spanish city breaks to be the southern cities of Malaga, Valencia, Cordoba, Cadiz and Alicante.

At the other end of the scale, Palma, Barcelona and San Sebastian were the three most expensive Spanish cities to visit, according to the index.

For the index’s full details of Spanish city breaks and value, see https://www.spain-holiday.com/ campaign/city-break-cost-index.

Portugal leads the way in accessible tourism plans PORTUGAL has added another impressive string to its bow by claiming the Accessible Tourist Destination 2019 award from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO).

The inagural presentation of the award, made in association with the WTO in partnership with ONCE Foundation, was made in St Petersburg, Russia in recognition of Portugal’s significant efforts to promote tourism accessibility.

As the first country to claim the title, Portugal has now sent a benchmark for other countries to follow suit in meeting and addressing the needs of tourists with specific mobility needs.

To date, Portugal has completed more than 116 projects to address mobility issues, ranging from adding physical insfrastructure at many landmarks, to developing a specific web search portal and app, to including accessible tourism modules in tourism students’ studies.

Of the award, Ana Sofia Antunes, Portuguese Secretary of State for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities, said: “This Government has taken safe steps to make Portugal a truly inclusive country.

“It is a path with no return, because it’s our commitment to all those we work for, whether they are people with physical disabilities or disabled in their mobility.”

Set just a stone’s throw from the heart of Galway city, the stylish 5-star G hotel and spa will delight – and your October stay could help others, too

A staycation that’ll do you (and others) good

SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor THE City of Tribes needs no excuse to visit, as even the briefest of trips to Galway soon reveals why many people still say: “Wesht is besht”.

The craic is always mighty over on the other side of the country, but whatever about Galwegians’ love of good humour and a good time, you’ll also find the best of Irish caring and community spirit to the fore.

That’s certainly the case with the acclaimed 5-star G Hotel and spa in Galway city, which has just added yet another reason to stay at

the west coast hotel.

To help mark and support October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the G has created its very own ‘Party in Pink’ package.

The package at the G includes an overnight stay with pink treats in the room on arrival; a cooked to order breakfast in the award-winning Gigi’s Restaurant; and Pink Prosecco Afternoon Tea in the Pink Ladies Lounge, all from €115 PPS. And, best of all, for every such package booked, a €10 donation will be made in the guest’s honour to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Any such guests will also be invited back to the hotel for an exclusive

coffee morning in November, when a cheque for the funds raised will be presented to representatives of the Institute.

A staycation at the G promises to be a treat at the best of times, but with the knowledge that a great stay in lively Galway will also be helping to support thousands of people – well, it certainly seems like a G-reat reason to travel over and book in.

Of course, having a helpful stay is just part of the attraction of the G hotel, which has made quite a name for itself since opening.

Its unique design by world-renowned milli-

ner Phillip Treacy exudes style, sophistication and glamour, treating guests to everything from groundfloor opulent lounges to light-filled luxurious accommodation.

Guests also enjoy the award-winning Gigi’s restaurant, along with Gal-

way’s only 5-star destination spa, ESPA, as even more experiences to relish at the renowned hotel.

T h a t ’s w h e n guests will be there, of course – with the hotel set just a short walk away from Eyre Square, buzzing Shop Street, and all that Galway city centre has to offer – as well as Galway being a perfect base to explore much of the west coast – many guests will barely have time to settle down for a perfect sleep ...

For further information, see www.theghotel.ie/.

To book, email stay@theg. ie, or call 091 865 200.

Bag a bargain at next Tour America Sale Day BARGAIN hunters with nerves of steel will have pencilled in this year’s Tour America Sale Day on their calendars long ago.

Taking place at the Red Cow Moran Hotel this Sunday, September 29, the 19th such sale day will present all kinds of dream holidays to the USA,

Canada and Mexico, as well as cruises, at some great-value prices.

Travel experts and exhibitors will also be there to showcase some of the best destinations and holiday packages for anyone looking for a break across the pond that won’t break the bank.

With free admisssion and doors opening at 10am, the day focused on sales and bargains is expected to be very busy – to put it mildly – so good luck, and happy hunting, to everyone looking to grab what could be a dream holiday with a bargain price to match.

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TRAVEL & FOOD

A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS Pictures: Paul Sherwood

Georgina Campbell, Lucius Farrell and chef Richard Corrigan

Georgina Campbell, Roberto Mungo and chef Richard Corrigan

Awards glory for a wide range of city businesses

these great people are they cannot just survive, still active and working but thrive, is what marks alongside their children • The Shelbourne; Business Hotel Of The Year out many of our most sucand often their grand- •King Sitric Restaurant & East Cafe Bar; Seafood cessful multi-generationchildren, and they are the Restaurant Of The Year al businesses – some of pioneers of the genuine • Chapter One; Wine & Drinks Experience which have re-invented hospitality, sustainable • Grano Restaurant; Ethnic Restaurant Of The themselves several times food sourcing and inno- Year in recent decades.” vation that Ireland is • The Greenhouse, Mickael Viljanen; Chef Of The Among the Dublin wingaining a reputation for Year ners of the prestigious • Pembroke Townhouse; Highly commended in awards were The Sheltoday.”

Campbell said that the Guest House Of The Year bourne Hotel for best rise in sustainable devel- •Ananda; Highly commended in Ethnic Restau- Business Hotel of the Year; opment in local establish- rant Of The Year Grano Restaurant in Ston• Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden; Highly com- eybatter, Best Ethnic Resments is also welcomed.

She added: “This year, mended in Chef Of The Year taurant of the Year; and in tune with our special • Liath Restaurant; Highly commended in Res- Chapter One, Wine and recognition of the pio- taurant Of The Year Drinks Experience. neers in Irish food and • The Market Kitchen; Highly commended in Kildare’s Aimsir won hospitality, we have also Street Food Of The Year Best Restaurant of the been looking particularly • Dunne & Crescenzi; Highly commended in Year, while Best Hotel of at sustainable develop- Casual Dining Restaurant Of The Year the Year went to Marfield ment, and espec ially House Hotel in Wexford. when it takes place withSee the inset panel for in a family business. the need for change and act cre- the full list of Dublin-based “The ability to recognise atively and sustainably so that award winners.

Winners and highly commended

GARY IBBOTSON

DUBLIN restaurants and hotels have won big at the recent Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality 2020 awards.

Celebrating 21 years in their current form, the awards recognise and honour Ireland’s standard-bearers in food and hospitality, with businesses across the capital faring very well in this year’s winners.

At the awards, Campbell – one of Ireland’s leading food and hospitality writers – thanked the pioneers of Ireland’s hospitality industry and the impact they have had on the current landscape.

She said: “ M a ny o f

TAYTO Ireland has once again pushed the envelope on crisp offerings with the launch of its limited-edition Hot Wings and Curry Chip flavours.

Since the introduction of its Spice Bag flavour, Tayto Ireland has continued to develop Irishinspired products.

Based off the nationally renowned three-in-one dish, the curry chip offering is “fuss-free – it’s proper curry sauce like the guy in the chipper does it,”

according to Tayto.

The Hot Wings flavour is for “spicy chicken wing lovers looking for a full-on flavour; they’ll leave you wanting more.”

To celebrate the launch, Tayto has teamed up with online comedians and content creators, Tadhg Flemming, Fionnuala Jay and Giz A Laugh’s Enya Martin.

Keep an eye on their social media channels to see their take on the new limited edition flavours.

No more plastic toys for kids at UK Burger Kings BURGER King has announced it has begun removing all plastic toys from its children’s meals in the UK. The global fast-food chain revealed the news last week after an online petition calling for the removal of the toys amassed more than 500,000 signatures.

In a statement, Burger King said that it is committed to reducing its plastic usage and was “spurred on” by sisters Ella (9) and Caitlin McEwan (7), who started the survey.

The McEwan sisters set up the survey on Change.org, asking Burger King and McDonald’s to “think of the environment and stop giving plastic toys with their kids’ meals”.

It has not yet been revealed whether or not Irish-based Burger King locations will adopt the same policy.

CRAFTBEERCORNER LO-FI Micro IPA

The pub works well, but

Beer Hut Brewing Company, Kilkeel, Northern Ireland

the pint wasn’t the greatest

THE Comet, on the Swords Road, held the record in 2001 for the most expensive pub sold in Dublin when the Newman Family (who built the bar in 1953) sold it to the owners of the Red Parrot on Dorset Street. The Newmans, who also owned the Viscount down the road, have held onto the Goose Tavern.

The focus on the simple things works, and a standard wooden bar is set across from a row of high chairs and sofas before opening up to an elevated section at the back. The covered beer garden is a large one, and there is also seating in the adjacent car park, which is ideal on sunny days. At the weekends, the place can be lively, with music on most evenings.

The pint was one that improved towards the end, but still needs work.

The cream held and there was not much wrong with the volume; however, the taste for the first couple of gulps left a lasting – and slightly negative – impression. @guinnessadvisor

Tayto could make a tidy packet from new flavours

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

The Comet, No 243 Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9

THIS beer was an absolute perfect pint to drink. It was fruity and juicy with a good hop aroma that would please any craft beer fan. A pleasurable pint that makes you want to have more – and that’s where it is totally amazing. All that juicy IPA flavour that you would expect from a strong IPA… yet it is only 2.9% ABV! This makes it just the perfect sessionable beer to enjoy.

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BeautyBITS

Printed Ruffle Neck Blouse €45

Dazzle this winter with Regatta and Kimberly Walsh Singer, actor, presenter and mum of two, Kimberley Walsh, will unveil her AW19 Regatta collaboration this September featuring jackets and coats; with her SS20 collection to follow soon after!

Inspired by Kimberley’s love of the outdoors and spending time in nature with her family, the collection fuses practicality with style to deliver great off duty looks that work whatever the weather.

The Kimberley Walsh Collection responds to the growing trend of stylish yet functional outerwear and is made up of six versatile jackets in jewel tones and luxe fabrics, finished with detailed metallic trims, soft faux fur lining, opulent oversized hoods - and of course the best in waterproof technology.

With deep autumnal teals, Prussian blues and metallic navy tones, the six pieces each represent a perfect match for any outdoor activity – from keeping dry on the way to the gym and everything in between!

Available in stores nationwide and online at www.regatta.ie.

Love Island star teams up with Littlewoods Love Island’s Amber Gill has teamed up with the iconic Littlewoods Ireland brand to model the latest Topshop edit.

In the shoot, Amber showcases her effortlessly glamorous style wearing the latest looks from Topshop, which is now stocked online at LittlewoodsIreland.ie .

Making autumn’s biggest trends accessible for all, the Topshop edit has options that perfectly encapsulate the new season style. From printed dresses to staple denim, Amber shows us how to look feminine and modern.

Amber said; “Each of these Topshop pieces is super strong in their own right, but I really enjoyed seeing them come together to create looks I wouldn’t have considered myself. The pink coat – definitely not something I’d have picked up – has got to be my favourite.”

Carly O’Brien, chief marketing officer at Shop Direct, which operates Littlewoods Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to stock Topshop and give our customers access to the brands they love, available with our flexible ways to pay. This partnership brings to life the Littlewoods Ireland ethos of ‘Own it’ perfectly and we’re confident our customers will find something they’ll love to own from the Amber for Topshop new edited collection.”

Fine Dining  Rachel D’Arcy

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO revamp your kitchen this month, you’ve found yourself in luck.

Woodies are launching a series of different ranges in stores from September 30, all centred around different themes and styles, ensuring that there’s something for everyone on offer.

Two of the most exciting themes are the bold and beautiful Monagram palette, and the cutting edge Scandi Collection.

This season’s Monogram colour

palette is brave with bold combinations of greens and ochre, encouraging those looking for a furniture refresh to be brave with their colour palette. Think striking green velvet and luxe metallic dinnerware to help you keep your kitchen looking retro cool with a modern edge.

The new Scandi range has an elegant palette of stormy blue-tinged greys with pops of aqua, perfectly accompanying accessories made fromnatural materials like wicker and bamboo.

For the full range of homeware, furniture and accessories, see Woodies.ie.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

New Look River Island

River Island

New Look

New Look

TERRIFIC TAILORING

Marks and Spencer

Littlewoods Ireland

THERE’S NOTHING like a little bit of structure in your life, so why not in your wardrobe?

Looking office cool is a major trend for the upcoming season, both in the office and out.

Think fitted trousers with structured blazers, delicate shirts with high waisted power-pants, and taking a cool, confidence stance.

Tailoring can manifest itself in an abundance of

different ways, presenting in a more formal fashion with a whole powersuit, or a less formal relaxed blazer with your favourite jeans.

Most of the high street are offering decadent

blazers, shirts, jackets and trousers this season that all have a timeless feel.

Think of tailoring as an investment, one that will make you feel great now and forever.

Look lovely in leopard with Anonyme  Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor

LEOPARD PRINT IS always a fashion staple, no matter the other trends or the season. Italian brand Anonyme’s new season offering for Autumn/Winter ensures you’ll look purrrfect in leopard as the colder months creep in.

There’s stunning leopard print dresses and a jazzy pair of leather-look leopard jeans in the collection, offset with wardrobe staples to perfectly compliment your sure to be ferocious look.

Anonyme is stocked in over 40 retailers across Ireland, with their new range also available on their website, www. anonyme.it.

Velia Dress, €95

Glenda Trousers, €115

Fiamma Knitwear, €89.95 Flavia Coat in Ocra, €220

Velia Dress, €99.95

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Seat readies its impressive plug-in hybrid SEAT’s Tarraco SUV will soon be available as a plugin hybrid FR model, as well as in a sporty FR trim for other engine variants.

The new Tarraco plug-in hybrid forms part of SEAT’s strategy towards electrification, which will include five electric and plug-in hybrid SEAT and CUPRA models by the beginning of 2021.

With the introduction of the plug-in hybrid powertrain system, the SEAT Tarraco will gain added efficiency.

The powertrain system consists of a 1.4-litre 150hp petrol engine, 85kw electric motor, and a 13kwh lithium-ion battery pack, giving drivers multiple driving modes.

Also coming to the Tarraco for its other engine variants is the popular FR trim. This features wider wheel arches, a rear spoiler and FR-specific 19” alloy wheels, with an option to have machined 20” wheels available.

As well as these changes, at the back, the ‘coast-tocoast’ rear light highlights the FR look, as does the allbody painted exterior.

There is also a new colour for the Tarraco FR – Fura Grey – and there are new safety and practicality features.

New options include trailer assist, which also reduces the likelihood users will encounter difficulties when parking.

Inside, the comfortable interior space features Seat’s latest generation infotainment system including a new navigation system with 9.2’’ screen.

Front occupants now benefit from electric sports bucket seats with memory function (for the driver side).

The bucket seats have a combination of the sportiness of a neoprene-look material and the sophistication of leather for the comfort area.

In addition, there are aluminium pedals and a new sports steering wheel with FR logo. Production of the FR trim will take place during 2020.

New Mazda CX-5 redefines the meaning of pleasure

Mazda’s redesigned CX-5 offers a terrific blend of comfort, power and style

DECLAN GLYNN

THE first generation of the Mazda CX-5 5-seat SUV graced our shores in 2012, and offered stylish good looks, terrific effic iency, spac iousness, and famed Mazda reliability to those in the market for a mid-size family crossover/SUV. Mazda has recently launched a redesigned CX-5, which offers a rewarding feeling in tune with the ‘Jin-ba Ittai’ (Car and Driver as one) ethos behind all of Mazda’s SUVs. There are four trim levels in the new Mazda CX-5 SUV – Executive,

Executive SE, Platinum, and Platinum + (plus).

While the Executive model is available only with a 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine with 165bhp, all other models can be specified with either that petrol engine, or with a 2.2litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, with the power levels of either 150bhp or 184bhp.

A slick six-speed manual gearbox is standard across the range, with an automatic available as an option on the majority of models.

The standard drivetrain in the CX-5 is front-wheel-drive, with

M a z d a ’s i n t e l l i g e n t All-Wheel-Drive system available in the Platinum model, when mated to the SKYACTIVD engine.

My review car was a range-topping Mazda CX-5 Platinum + 2.2 S K YA C T I V- D AW D automatic, and it looked fantastic in executive Machine Grey metallic paint, with Stone Nappa leather interior.

Capable of a top speed of 208kmph, the 0-100kmph sprint can be completed in just 9.6-seconds (9.3-seconds in manual guise), while consuming as little as 7.1l/100km along

the way (based on strict testing procedures).

Producing 184bhp and a thumping 445Nm of torque, the engine in my test car always felt lively and willing to perform to any request from the accelerator pedal.

The human-centric cabin of the CX-5 surrounds the occupants in

luxury, while excellent ergonomics ensure that every major function within the car is easily accessible to the driver.

Priced from €29,495 (ex-delivery), the new Mazda CX-5 is the new definition of pleasu re. L a s t l y, M a zd a’s 3-Year/100,000km warranty comes as standard.

FACT BOX

1) Stylish mid-size SUV 2) Four trim levels 3) Petrol and diesel engines 4) Manual or automatic 5) 2WD or intelligent 4WD

Skoda’s Kamiq expands on its highly popular SUV offerings SKODA has added a third model to its successful SUV portfolio for the European market – the Skoda Kamiq – entering the rapidly-growing city or small SUV segment for the first time.

The Kamiq blends the typical advantages of this segment (such as increased ground clearance and a raised seat position) with the agility of a compact car and Skoda’s characteristic emotive design.

With state-of-the-art assistance and infotainment systems, a generous amount of space and numerous ‘Simply Clever’ features, the new Kamiq equally fulfils the needs of both family-

and life-style-oriented customers in true Skoda style.

Ray Leddy, Skoda Ireland head of marketing and product, said: “The Skoda Kamiq will be available to order and test-drive in showrooms from November 1.

“The Kamiq is another excellent product from Skoda, with demand expected to outstrip supply in many markets, including Ireland. We would advise customers to order early to avoid disappointment. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but are expected to be competitive.”

The new Kamiq continues the successful SUV

design language of the Kodiaq and Karoq SUVs, whilst the split headlights, which feature daytime running lights above the main headlights, create new, distinctive visual highlights.

At 4,241mm long, the Skoda Kamiq is considerably more compact than both of its bigger SUV siblings.

The Kamiq also sets benchmarks in the city SUV segment in terms of space, while a wealth of features also makes everyday life that little bit easier in the new Kamiq. The integrated funnel in the lid of the windscreen washer tank, ice scraper in the fuel-filler flap with a tyre tread depth

gauge, and the umbrella compartment (including umbrella) in the driver’s door, exemplify such little but thoughtful touches.

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NETZO’S TOP 2019 ATHLETICS: MALAHIDE woman, Annette

Kealy, is now a world and European Masters Champion over road, track and cross country as well as being a busy barrister and hands on Mam. Indeed, 2019 has been a remarkable year for the Raheny Shamrock memeber. In February, she successfully defended her W50 national cross country title in Dundalk, kickstarting her year.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS HANDBALL | LEGENDARY DUB ENDS FIVE-YEAR WAIT FOR GLORY

Kennedy back on top for 10th title HANDBALL

 DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

IT’S BEEN five years since Eoin Kennedy last captured an All-Ireland Open Championship title but the Dubliner beat long-time adversary Robbie McCarthy to lift the gong for the tenth time.

Castleknock native Kennedy saw off the challenge of his Westmeath opponent, who has won seven of the last eight titles, in the final game to take place at the old national centre in Croke Park.

The iconic venue will be demolished next year to make way for a new arena adjacent to the Cusack Stand and the St Brigid’s man ensured he would go down in history as the last winner there.

Kennedy, competing in his 15th consecutive final, won tight consecutive games 21-18 and 21-20 to re-establish himself as the premier

men’s player in Irish handball.

“I was delighted to be in the final in the first place,” Kennedy told the Dublin Gazette.

“When I started the year, that was always the aim, to get back to the final. I’d lost it the last few years, but I wanted to play in the last big singles final in Croke Park.

“It’s been a great place for me over the years. I’ve wonderful memories, going back to my first final in 2001 and winning my first title in 2002. They’re memories you never forget.

“I had a tough semi-final and was delighted to be in the final that I wasn’t really expected to win. To win was just fantastic, and especially being such a close match.”

Kennedy has been bested by McCarthy more often than not in the past few years, but the thrill of competition has ensured his enjoyment of the sport has not been diminished.

St Brigid’s man Eoin Kennedy celebrates his All-Ireland victory

“The only reason I play is because I enjoy it. I enjoy the competition and I enjoy keeping fit.

“I’m busy now and I have a young family.

“And I have a busy job so it’s tough, but I still enjoy the competition and I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t.

“People said to me a few years ago, why don’t you just stop play-

ing if you’re getting beaten? I never worried about it because I enjoyed playing. I’ve won enough that I don’t need to worry about that.

“I started playing when I was nine or ten years old at St Brigid’s GAA club when the court was built at the new clubhouse, and they’ve been very good to me over the years and looked after me well.”

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100 over Naomh Olaf 1-16 3-7, Castleknock going through to the Final to play St. Lor aut am, cor sis euguerci eain feugait, quat, Jude’s.

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The Ladies Footballers ‘A’ team also overcame St. Maurs in the Intermediate Shield Semi-Final 2-15 1-9 to go through to the Final in style.

Yet another great double on Sunday morning for the Minor Footballers. In the ‘A’ Championship Castleknock beat OPER 5-11 2-14 to remain unbeaten and in the ‘E’ Championship Castleknock won by 2-14 0-4 against Naomh Barrog. The ‘C’ Championship team received a bye.

Upcoming: The Foundation Coaching Course began upstairs in the Clubhouse on Tuesday, September 23rd, 7.30-9.30pm and continues on Tuesday 30th. The following Tuesday Oct.7th the focus is on Child Safeguarding. Contact Juvenile Chair Jason Sweeney for further details.

The Dublin SFC resumes this weekend. On Saturday at 5pm in St. Peregrine’s Castleknock play St. Brigid’s in the final group game, an opportunity to see Ciarán Kilkenny (post-party) back in action after his Man-of-the-Match All-Ireland Final Replay display.

Beginning on Thursday Sept. 26 Finbar Brady sets off on a marathon cycle from Mizen to Malin (uphill all the way) in aid of the @tessa_trust. Donations to littlemisstessatrust.ie/donate/.

BOXING: SWORDS FIGHTER’S FAMILY’S REVELRY

Fay’s Euro Youth Gold  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

SWORDS Boxing Club bantamweight Niamh Fay says family rivalry drove her on to win the European Youth title in Bulgaria this month.

The Ballyboughal native saw off the challenge of Croatia’s Nikolina Cacic on a split decision to lift the 54kg crown at the European Championships in Sofia.

The 17-year-old comes from good boxing stock – her dad, Gary Fay, is her trainer and a former Irish title-holder, while younger brother John won bronze at the Europeans last year.

And Niamh was able to pay back John’s good-

Niamh Fay has her are raised in victory

natured ribbing about his success with interest when she managed to capture gold with a threeround victory.

“He was always slagging me that I’d gone to the Europeans twice without bringing home something,” Fay tells the Dublin Gazette.

“As soon as I won the bronze medal, the first thing I said to him was ‘I’ve matched you now’. Then, when I got into the finals he goes: ‘I’ll never hear the end of it,’ and he was dead right,” she jokes.

Fay, who started out at Bracken Boxing Club in Balbriggan before moving with her dad when he took over at Swords, had a personal score to settle at the

championships as well.

She faced Italian Sharon Prisco in the first round and, having been bested by her opponent in sparring in Edenderry in the past, was determined to right that wrong in her own mind.

“The Italian, which was my first fight, I think she was the hardest. You need to get that one fight under your belt to let the fights flow.

“Going into the final, I was confident after winning my other three fights.

The pressure was gone and I forgot I was in the final and enjoyed my boxing. “[Prisco] was the hardest – she was running away from me and kept me close in grabs. I was spar-

ring with her previously in Edenderry and she did get the better of me, so that was in my head as well.”

Fay, who feels the pro ranks would suit her style better than the amateur game as she progresses, will have a short break before preparing for the Europeans and Worlds early next year.

“I’m taking a two-week break. Then in January I’m going to have to try and get a spot in the Irish team again. “[To compete in] the Olympics would be something, but I think pro would be better.

“As the rounds go on, I think I get better and my fitness is something that stands for me.”

Edel Armstrong swimming in the Liffey; inset, Edel, centre, with Emma and John

Armstrong takes on Liffey swim

COOLMINE’S Edel Armstrong took part in the recent Liffey Swim organised by Special Olympics’ Leinster coach Alan McCormack Some Eastern Region swimmers and Leinster Swimmers took part in the event along with Armstrong’s friend Emma Barrett from Ennis, Clare.

“It was challenging, at first, to get access to the Liffey,” Arm-

strong explained. “We had lots of canoes in the water for safety with us; it was a lot different from other swims that I had done.

“I really enjoyed the swim as well as the rest of the swimmers.

It was not a race, it was just to experience a swim in the Liffey.

Maybe someday, we might do the Liffey Swim in Dublin.

“After the swim we had lovely hot showers and after we got

dressed we then got hot chocolate, sandwiches and cakes.

“We had a great time and really enjoyed the experience in Kilcullen and thanks to Alan for organising it.”

Armstrong swims with the Phoenix Flyers Special Olympics swimming club in Coolmine.

Through that avenue, she went to the World Games in Abu Dhabi this year along with Barrett.

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SOCCER: CASTLEKNOCK AND PEAMOUNT SERVE UP LIVELY DDSL DRAW

SOCCER

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CASTLEKNOCK Celtic and Peamount United shared a high quality point apiece in the DDSL Under-15 Major division last weekend as Keane Turner gave the Porterstown side the draw.

Ce l t i c s ta r te d t h e brighter on a beautiful morning with the midfield trio of Adam Flynn, Luke Hughes and Ryan Sherlock setting the tone. The attacks came from out wide courtesy of Sam Dunne and Turner, serving the busy Harry Reilly and James Browne.

Early shots from Browne and Hughes were showing which team was on top. Despite Celtic enjoying more possession, the Peamount

attack looked dangerous on the break and Messrs Birbalas, Jaden Adekolu and Evan Maxwell needed to be alert to the clear danger.

Indeed, it was Peamount’s alertness that saw them take the lead. A quick throw in and with Celtic still setting up the ball fall to the Peamount striker who finished well.

Credit to Celtic as they kept their heads up and kept playing the right way. With 10 minutes of the half remaining, the home side got their reward.

A ball from the right made it to Browne who produced a clever turn and laid off to Turner.

If the former’s touch was sweet, the finish by Keane was even sweeter as his trusty left foot gave the Peamount number one no chance, 1-1.

Mochta’s vision

Castleknock Celtic’s Ryan Sherlock heads away from danger

Celtic continued to force the game but Peamount remained resolute as honours ended even at half time.

The second half began with, again, one team taking control but this

time it was Peamount bossing the game. Their midfield took control and it was Celtic now having to back-peddle.

On a very warm day, fa t i g u e wa s s e t t i n g in and it was the Peas

looking the fitter. Celtic brought fresh legs back on and it definitely made a difference as, slowly but surely, Knock clawed their way back into the game.

However, both defenc-

es were up to the task with the centre backs of both teams standing out with their defensive performances that secured their respective teams a share of the spoils on offer.

SPECSAVERS Blanchardstown announced its sponsorship of St Mochta’s FC. The store has committed to sponsorship support of €7,000 for the next three years.

Trevor Nulty, Chairman at St. Mochta’s FC, says: “To receive this fantastic sponsorship is a testament to the fantastic work we are doing on and off the pitch. Our club continues to develop and grow, and we look forward to developing our relationship with Specsavers.”

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SKERRIES HARPS WELL done to our Moriarty Supervalu Sponsored Minor Footballers , both teams lined out in Championship on Sunday 22nd - with both teams recording good wns against Ballinteer SJ and St Pauls.

A busy weekend with Juvenile fixtures - well done to all teams who played in Go games and league over the weekend. The U9 Boys took part in the St ColmCilles, Bettystown, Football Blitz on Sunday 22nd, a great day had by all involved. Many thanks to St Colmcilles for their warm welcome & hospitality.

Upcoming Fixtures: Sat 28th Sep: AFL1 VS Ballyboden St Endas ( CHAMPIONSHIP) 3.15pm @Parnell Park; Minor Ladies FB Championship vs Garristown AWAY 3pm; Sun 29th Sept: :Senior 1 Camogie vs Lucan Sarsfields HOME (Championship) 10am;Junior Camogie vs St Vincents HOME (Championship) 10am; AFL4 vs NH Mearnog HOME 11am; Junior Ladies FB Vs Tempelogue SS AWAY 2pm.

Upcoming Events: Thurs 26th SEPT - Join us as we launch our Chaser Fundraiser event, this coming Thursday 8pm in the Clubhouse. Learn more about the event, and have an opportunity to get your tickets for what is proving to be a hugely popular event *Oct 27th - Major Club Fundraiser “The Chaser” will take place in CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston. Promises to be a great night on the club calendar.

Sponsorship options are now available - if you can help please contact Joanne on 0864058523. All teams asked to work with the committee and obtain 3 sponsors please Monies raised will be allocated to development of All weather pitch & Ball wall We ask all club members to support this fundraiser - if you can help with Sponsorship please contact us urgently! Tickets will go on sale from 26th Sept at our launch night !

ZINGO RESULT Sun 22nd Sept 6-7-3-2-5-4-1 No winner of Jackpot or dividend. Next weeks Jackpot €6900. Play online at www.skerriesharps.ie/zingo, entry €2 or 3 for€5. Next draw Sun Sep 29th in the Clubhouse.

Academy continues Sat 28 Sept from 10-11:30am - if you missed week 1 & pre- registration Contact Louise 085 1465673 for details.

ST BRIGID’S A BRILLIANT win for our Senior Hurlers on Sunday in the quarter finals of the Dublin Senior Hurling Championship over Na Fianna.

The lads now face Craobh Chiarain on Sunday October 6th at 2.30pm in Parnell Park in the semi final. Great Championship wins last week for our Minor B Footballers and Junior Camogie teams also. Well done to all involved!

This weekend our 4 Adult Football teams are all in Championship action with our Senior and Inter Footballers in action on Saturday and our Junior A and Junior B teams in action on Sunday along with our two Minor Hurling teams! Plenty of camogie and juvenile action! Fixture details and times on our website and twitter pages!

To acknowledge the achievements of the Dublin Ladies and Men’s teams, Dublin City Council will host a Homecoming Event next Sunday afternoon, 29th September, in Merrion Square. To attend this free event please text Mary O’Connor by 12.00 noon on Tuesday on 0864090371 for your free tickets! Congrats to Ciara Trant on her Ladies All Star nomination after another brilliant season!

What an amazing achievement by our Under 8 and Under 10 Footballers who have raised €8,000 (pictured) for the Little

Miss Tessa Trust. We thank everyone who contributed to the fundraising efforts in anyway!

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot last week. Our next Jackpot rises to €5,600 and will take place on this Thursday, September 26th in the Greyhound. Get your tickets from our usual sellers, in the club bar on play online via our website!

Our Club Nursery, in association with Sherry Fitzgerald continues this Saturday morning, 28th September from 9.30am! We welcome our new GPO Colm Schwer who is already doing great work. All boys and girls aged between 4 and 7 are welcome, especially new families! Just arrive down and speak to any of our friendly coaches or email us at; Pro.stbrigids. dublin@gaa.ie for more information.

Juvenile Handball Training, which is open to current and new juvenile players, continues every Wednesday evening at 7pm in Russell Park! We’ll have our Handball Coaches on hand to support all new players and introduce them to the game!

Everyone is welcome!

Keep up with all our news on our website www.stbrigidsgaa.com, our free to download Club App and our Facebook and Twitter pages. Our Club Shop with O’Neills is also on our website.

ATHLETICS: MALAHIDE WOMAN’S REMARKABLE YEAR

Kealy mastering the world stage ATHLETICS  sport@dublingazette.com

MALAHIDE woman Annette Kealy is now a world and European Masters Champion over road, track and cross country as well as being a busy barrister and hands on Mam. Indeed, 2019 has been a remarkable year for the Malahide women. In February, she successfully defended her W50 national cross country title in Dundalk, finishing seventh overall and mixing it with the younger women.

She then embarked on a block of training that included speed sessions on the Abbotstown indoor track. Early March saw her winning the national Masters Indoor 3,000m.

In Torun in Poland, she came second in the World Masters 3000m but won the 8k cross country race. After another training block she ran the two mile leg in the national road relays on the Raheny streets, leading her team home to the gold medal.

Only a handful of senior athletes ran faster.

She subsequently hit the roads and won the Masters title at the inaugural National 5K road race, breaking 18 minutes

for 5k in the local Parkrun and at the St Coca’s Kilcock 5k. Her 94.7% age graded record for the Parkrun leads the illustrious list, just ahead of Catherina McKiernan.

At the women’s mini marathon, she broke the National 10k record with a 37.25 effort. This laid the foundation for her trip to Venice for the European Masters track and Field Championships.

She picked up a virus just beforehand and was run out of the medals in the 4k cross country race.

Returning to Ireland for a few days’ work, she was devastated.

But she is made of stern stuff and returned to Venice for a weekend double of the 5,000m on the track and the 10k road race. She won both, making her a current World or European Masters Champion over road, track and cross country.

She started running when she was 20, eventually co-opted by her husband Eoin Brady, and loved it straight away and dragging her out for a run became easier and easier.

She made the cross country team in college and was soon leading them home.

“Annette’s running

HALLOWED TURF Skerries take on mini Nations Cup PLAYERS from Skerries RFC,

representing Japan, were pictured with Ireland and Ulster rugby player Jordi Murphy during the Aviva Mini Rugby Nations Cup at Aviva Stadium.

It was part of an event that saw Aviva Ireland gave 400 children the opportunity to take part in the Aviva Mini Nations Cup. 20 Under-10 boys’ and Under-12 girls’ teams from clubs nationwide took to the hallowed pitch after Ireland’s heroic win over Scotland in Japan.

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mantra is that ‘you have to put the work in’,” Eoin explains.

“She puts this into practice every day. She trains hard, eats well, lives well and keeps things nice and simple.

“Sounds easy but it’s not. We went altitude training for a month every year for 17 years. Annette

returned and ran some thrilling autumn races; twice first Irish woman in the Dublin City Marathon, 16 minute 5k’s and Intercounties cross country medals.” ** Extended article will appear on www.dublingazette.com on Thursday, September 26

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HURLING: MCGUIRK’S RUSSELL PARK MEN THROUGH TO SHC’S FINAL FOUR

Sky Blue Masters dethroned

by Donegal

Winters wonderland as Brigid’s advance DUBLIN SHC QUARTER-FINAL St Brigid’s Na Fianna  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

2-19 2-16

PAUL Winters fired nine points as St Brigids booked their place in the Dublin senior A hurling championship semi-finals, following a 2-19 to 2-16 win over Na Fianna at Parnell Park on Sunday.

A 50th minute Andrew Jamieson Murphy goal ensured a gripping finish, with Na Fianna cutting the gap to a point at this stage.

However, the Mobhi Road side only managed one further score, as St Brigid’s outscored them by three points to one in the final minutes to secure a last-four berth.

After failing to win a game in the group stages in 2018; it has been a pretty positive campaign so far for Brigid’s, losing just one game to Cuala in the group stages, and bouncing back well, This game began frantically with nine scores in the opening eight minutes of this contest, after which St. Brigids led by 0-5 to 0-4.

Eoghan Dunne opened the scoring for the Russell Park outfit, before

Jamieson Murphy grabbed Na Fianna’s first point – with both scores arriving inside the opening minute.

Winters claimed his first point from a closing range free, before Sean Currie brought the sides level once more.

Back-to-back scores from Currie handed Na Fianna the lead for the first time, but Dunne responded quickly for Brigids.

A well worked move finished with Jamieson Murphy levelling the tie at 0-4 apiece, before Winters pushed Brigids ahead, after landing another free.

This was the first of three points in a row from Winters, as he helped them to a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter, before Currie responded to end Na Fianna’s long scoring drought.

However, Kevin Callaghan grabbed St Brigid’s opening goal to hand them a double-scores lead on a 1-7 to 0-5 score-line in the 19th minute.

Callaghan finished to the net, after a well placed ball from Winters, who had gathered from an Alan Nolan puck-out.

J a m i e s o n M u r p hy a n d C i a n O’Sullivan traded points, before Na Fianna fired 1-2 without reply including a Donal Burke goal.

However, Winters tied the game at

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St Brigid’s manager Johnny McGuirk Senior

1-9 apiece at the break.

Wi n te rs a n d Eo g h a n Mc Hu g h swapped points early on the restart, before Johnny McGuirk netted Brigid’s second goal to hand his side a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Na Fianna worked hard, and cut the gap to a point in the 43rd minute, but Brigid’s came good again, despite

Jamieson Murphy grabbing Na Fianna’s second goal.

Brigid’s will face Craobh Chiarain in the semi-final.

The Donnycarney side were 3-14 to 2-13 winners over Lucan Sarsfields, with first half goals from Kieran McGouran, Billy Ryan and Francis Usanga key to victory.

Peregrine’s late flight ends just short of Boden

St Peregrine’s attempt to shut down Ballyboden St Enda’s Orla Scollard

DLGFA JUNIOR B FINAL Ballyboden St Enda’s 0-11 St Peregrine’s 2-3  DAIRE WALSH sport@dublingazette.com

ST PEREGRINE’S huge comeback came up just short as Ballyboden St Enda’s held them at bay in a thrilling endgame im the Junior B champi-

onship final at Lawless Park on Sunday.

Despite enduring a 25-minute barren spell in front of the posts, Orla Scollard and Louise Kelly pointed late on to seal the deal. The inside duo proved influential throughout, their combined tally of 0-8 helping Boden to get the bet-

ter of their Blakestown opponents.

Goals in either half, courtesy of Lisa Swe e n ey a n d Ao i fe Deegan, kept Peregrine’s within touching distance.

But they often struggled to break through a stubborn Boden rearguard despite the efforts

FOOTBALL

of inspirational midfielder Rachel Brennan.

Peregrines did get off to a dream start when they rattled the back of the ‘Boden net with just under two minutes gone on the clock. Although Brennan had a shot blocked down, full-forward Sweeney was on hand to fire the resulting rebound beyond the reach of netminder Danielle Aylmer.

Boden responded in clinical style. Having missed an earlier effort at an awkward angle, Kelly split the uprights from a close-range free.

In a significant reshuffle to their starting lineup, Cathy O’Neill deputised for full-back Roisin Ryan.

With Joanne O’Sullivan, Grace Walsh and Eimear Duffy all dropping into deeper roles, O’Neill was select-

ed on the ’40’ alongside Shauna Maher and Aine Duffy. After receiving a looped pass off Laura Basquel, she cut the gap to the minimum on seven minutes.

This was quickly supplemented by an equalising score from Scollard and O’Neill got in for a well-worked point.

Maher joined her on the scoresheet after a Kelly free had dropped short.

The Firhouse Road club, though, needed to still be wary. Brennan was beginning to grow into the game and Sweeney was a livewire presence for her side.

But they could not make that tell on the scoreboard and Scollard’s second point guided Boden towards a 0-6 to 1-0 interval cushion.

Ke l l y a d d e d t h re e frees in as many minutes

on the resumption for a six-point lead before Peregrine’s found their scoring mojo.

Sweeney halted their lengthy drought by kicking over at a tight angle.

Brennan’s successful free on 45 minutes was an additional boost to their prospects.

And their second goal made it a real contest.

Deegan’s industry was a feature and, at the end of a memorable surge, her speculative shot found its way into the top lefthand corner of the goal.

Within a single point, P e r e g r i n e ’s s e n s e d momentum was on their side but Boden held firm in a tension-filled finale.

A superb Kelly pass released Scollard for her third point and even though Brennan replied, Kelly’s fifth free was the insurance score for Ballyboden in the end.

DUBLIN’s Gaelic Masters Football team were dethroned as AllIreland champions by Donegal in Saturday’s final in Ballyleague, Roscommon.

The Leinster side trailed throughout, as a strong opening 10 minutes to the second half earned Donegal silverware.

Michael Ward fired Donegal’s first point after 55 seconds, but scores were at a premium.

Ray Cosgrove opened Dublin’s account after 15 minutes. Ward extended Donegal’s lead with his third point soon-after, before Paul Croft cut the gap.

However, a Barry Monaghan point handed Donegal a 0-4 to 0-2 interval lead.

Donegal burst out of the blocks on the restart, with a trio of quick scores with Ward, Johnny McCafferty and Brian McLaughlin on target.

This put the biggest gap between the sides, but Dublin responded with points from Ciarán McGuinness and Niall Crossan.

Monaghan grabbed his second point to ensure an 0-8 to 0-4 lead on 46 minutes, but neither side would score again until close on 60 minutes, as Dublin rallied strongly towards the end.

Points from Gary O’Connell, Tommy Brennan and Joey Morris left the minimum between the sides in injury-time, but Dublin weren’t able to find a winner, as Ward grabbed an insurance score.

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CASTLEKNOCK’S Sean Hoare scored and was named man of the match as Dundalk sealed back to back League of Ireland Premier Division titles.

The Lilywhites made it five titles in six years with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park on Monday night.

The Hoops have matched the champions for most of the season and even built up a 13-point lead (albeit with two extra games played) in the early months of the season.

T h re e p o i n t s f ro m their opening four games left the Lilywhites with a deficit to make up. But two long winning runs (they haven’t lost in the league since April) saw them fight back to retain their title.

“We started off with t h re e d raws i n fo u r games.

“Rovers got away from us and we’d a mountain to climb. They were 13 points ahead,” said H o a re, p r a i s i n g t h e champions’ resolve.

“We got beaten by Pat’s and by Sligo — it was a kick in the backside. After that, a few things were ironed out in the dressing room. “ We h a d i t o u t b etween us a nd got going. We were determined from then. We didn’t see this coming — this big mad unbeaten run.”

Significantly, it’s Dun-

Castleknock’s Sean Hoare continued his habit of scoring big goals on big days.

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“We had it out between us and got going. We

were determined from then. We didn’t see this coming — this big mad unbeaten run“ dalk’s first league title under Vinny Perth, who stepped up to take the head coach role following Stephen Kenny’s departure for Ireland under-21s in the offseason.

Hoare hailed Perth and the impact he’s had since taking the reins from Kenny, under whom he was assistant boss for the previous six years.

“It’ll mean a lot for him. I think the EA Sports Cup was a big deal, because it was his first trophy.

Continuity “To be fair, it’s been easy for the lads as we’ve had continuity — it’s someone we know.

“He worked under the previous manager for years and he’s continued

with his own stamp.

The Oriel Park outfit sealed their first trophy of the year two weeks ago when they wrapped up the EA Sports Cup win on penalties in Derry.

An FAI Cup semi-final away to Sligo Rovers on Sunday is all that stands between them and the Aviva Stadium and the opportunity to wrap up

an incredible treble.

Ho a re ’s s i g h t s a re directed higher, however, and the prospect of becoming the first Irish side to twice reach the group stages of the Europa League.

The Lilywhites had a disappointing end to the ir European camp a i g n a s t h ey we re beaten 2-1 by Slovan Bratislava in Tallaght,

but Hoare feels the gap is one they can bridge.

“It’s fine margins. If we scored the penalty against Bratislava we’d have given ourselves a chance. It wasn’t to be.

“Hopefully, we can go one step further and get into Europa League group stages next year.

It’s a big target. Come summer, it’s massive, it’s all aimed towards that.”