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Housing NEWS that councilowned land in Donabate has been approved for up to 1,200 homes has been given a cautious welcome. Fingal County Council has begun the tender process for the Ballymastone site. SEE PAGE 2
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SUPERVALU ambassadors The Happy Pear brothers shared a great laugh with Maya Drum and Ciara Ryle at the launch of SuperValu’s Cooking All Stars programme. SuperValu are rolling out the programme across Fingal, north Dublin and nationwide in a bid to help educate children about healthy cooking and the importance of tucking into a nutritious, balanced diet. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan
D15 parents ‘at their wit’s end’ over autism support
Campaign launched to get special school for sprawling area SYLVIA POWNALL
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PARENTS in Dublin 15 who are “at the end of their tether” have launched a campaign to have an Autism Special School built in the area. The sprawling suburb has a population of 120,000 people but there is no school to cater for children with moderate to
severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A packed public meeting last week heard of the challenges faced by children struggling to cope in ASD units in mainstream schools – and others forced to make 60km return journeys by bus and taxi to access special needs units. Hansfield resident Sile Parsons, whose sons aged 11 and five are on the spec-
trum, told Dublin Gazette: “This is an ongoing issue and it’s not getting any better.” Last week’s meeting heard from one parent whose six-year-old son was expelled from his local ASD unit as they were unable to cope with his complex needs.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
THE council has just approved the draw-down of an €8m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as it prepares for an ambitious €588 million spend. Projects all across Fingal are set to benefit from the council’s three-year Capital Programme, with the half a billion euro 2019-2021 spend to benefit a total of 212 projects already identified. There will be an estimated €187.52 million spend next year alone, with council chief Paul Reid saying that the ambitious spend will address projects that the council may not have otherwise got to, as well as several key Fingal projects that are already in progress across the county.
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FCC’S DONABATE LANDS KEY TO AMBITIOUS PLAN
Cautious welcome as 1,200 homes greenlit
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Sports opening is a snip for Olympian SYLVIA POWNALL
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DETAILS of how councilowned land in Donabate will be developed to deliver up to 1,200 homes have been given a cautious welcome. Fingal County Council has begun the tender process for the Ballymastone site – the next step towards a private scheme which is expected to include 20% affordable and 20% social housing. It is one of three landbanks owned by the local authority, along with Church Fields in Mulhuddart and Cappaghfinn in D11, which have the potential to provide 2,200 units. Documents relating to procurement will be accessible through the etenders website (www.etenders. gov.ie) and the council says the process will be subject
FCC has begun the tender process for the Ballymastone site, with the next step towards a private scheme expected to include a mix of 20% affordable and 20% social housing
to relevant planning. Councillors have been briefed on the plans which envisage the completion of housing units at a rate of 100 per year on the 52-hectare site – with 16 hectares set aside for a sports and community hub costing €1.5 million. Developers will be asked to submit plans to build 720 homes to be sold privately, along with 240 affordable
homes (also sold privately), and 240 social houses. The 80% private units will be directed by a management company while FCC will have responsibility for the social units. Donabate Portrane Community Council welcomes reports that the project will be sustainable and provide adequate infrastructure to support a growing population. It will also include
housing for the elderly. Social housing will be “pepper potted” throughout the development and property will be allocated in such a way that the social or affordable units will not be indicated to the purchaser. However, DPCC has questioned why there is not more urgency about providing a school at Spires East – identified in the Local Area Plan as the first of the four new schools in Donabate – and has requested a meeting to discuss this further. Spires East Sustaining Proper Development Donabate has also questioned the lack of plans for a school at Spires East, noting that plans for a new school at Corballis may mean the Spires East school will have to wait. Fine Gael local area representative Bob Dowling said: “Having campaigned strongly on this issue to be more inclusive, I broadly welcome the plans as they form the basis of building a sustainable community in Donabate. “However, there are areas such as the lack of commercial development and shops and the development of a primary school in Spire East which need to be incorporated.”
OLYMPIC athlete David Gillick (centre) was joined by Deputy Mayor Cllr Grainne Maguire and council chief executive Paul Reid as he launched a new community and sports office in Balbriggan earlier this week on behalf of Fingal County Council. The double 400m European champion welcomed the initiative, revealing how he benefited from sports in his local community after retiring as a professional track athlete. The new office is located in Flemington Community Centre and houses a team consisting of community development officer Mick Dunne and community sports development officer Ciaran Russell. Mick, who traditionally covered all of north Fingal, will now focus solely on Balbriggan in the new post. The initiative was made possible with Dormant Accounts Funding through Sport Ireland. Cllr Maguire thanked Flemington Local Development Group on whose behalf the application to Sport Ireland was made. She said: “Balbriggan is a great place to live and work and we need to keep promoting the positive messages coming from the town such as this new office being launched here today.”
Teens have a say on the Cultural M50 to get Quarter variable speed limits
creative.” A short documentary film outlining their contributions can be viewed at vimeo. com/274515944.
TEENAGERS have had their say on what the new Swords Cultural Quarter should look like. Fingal County Council met with students from Fingal Community College and young people from Cross Care youth services to hear their views. The teens presented their suggestions after two workshops and called for more ‘youth-friendly’ outdoor spaces since Main Street and the Pavilions are the main locations for meeting with friends. They also called for spaces with computers and film software as well as comfortable seating and low-cost activities. Fingal CC teacher Siobhan Lynch said: “This was one of the best workshops we’ve ever been involved in. It was very dynamic and
VARIABLE speed limits are to be introduced on the M50 in a bid to avoid gridlock on Dublin’s busiest motorway. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed speed control zones of between 60km/h and 80km/h will be phased in to reduce the risk of accidents due to tailgating. Under the new measures the speed limits can be altered throughout the day depending on traffic volumes. The M50 has seen more than 5,100 accidents since the start of 2017 – an average of 243 incidents a month. A spokesperson for TII said: “Variable speed limits will help in reducing the stopstart actions of motorists when driving.”
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SCHOOLS
‘Give D15 autism support’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Solidarity Cllr Matt Waine said: “It was harrowing, listening to the testimonies of the parents describing the neverending saga and struggle they are forced to endure. “I can’t remember the last time a public meeting had such an effect on me. “This state has an abysmal record of advocating for and defending the rights of children.” Cllr Waine’s motion calling on Fingal County Council to support the campaign was passed at a meeting where Cllr Howard Mahony (FF) said the sight of kids trekking by bus to units in Kildare and Meath “breaks my heart”. Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF), who works for Tusla, said the early intervention system for children who need it is “a shambles” and parents are “at the end of their tether”. The Autism School Dublin 15 group has attracted huge support on Facebook and another public meeting is planned in the new year. One in 65 children is diagnosed with autism, yet there are just 21 ASD classes with a capacity of 140 students in Dublin 15. Proposal In its proposal, the group points out that the majority of children with moderate to severe autism are non-verbal and an ASD unit in a mainstream school is unsuitable. It adds: “Nor are its staff trained to cope with their behavioural issues such as flight risks, self-harm, sensory overload or violent outbursts as they cannot express themselves...” Labour Deputy Joan Burton raised the issue in the Dail and was told by the Education Minister that the area’s needs would be reassessed. Cllr Waine has pointed to the 50-acre site in Powerstown owned by Fingal County Council which, he says, could support a “world-class facility”.
CHARITY: VETERAN HOWTH JOURNALIST LOOKS BACK ON YEARS OF IRISH AID
Reflecting on Concern for others SYLVIA POWNALL
RETIRED journalist Des Mullan recalls the horror of the famine and civil war in Nigeria 50 years ago in a documentary series for aid agency Concern. The 86-year-old from Howth was interviewed for a new three-part podcast series – S.O.S.: How Ireland Helped a Nation – about our response to Biafra crisis. An estimated 10,000 men, women and children were dying every day from hunger and disease at the height of the humanitarian disaster in East Nigeria. Veteran reporter Des was dispatched to the war-torn region and witnessed thousands searching for food as bombings and a blockade prevented imports. H e re c a l l s : “ T h ey brought out their poor little bodies and bur-
ied them straight away. It was horrific. God almighty, it was terrible.” The crisis caused by the Biafran war resulted in the formation of Concern and reports from journalists like Des galvanised Ireland to help with the relief effort. He tells how he first f lew into Biafra on a “secret flight” in July, 1968 and landed on an unmarked runway with the lights off to avoid being targeted. Shortly after landing, he witnessed half-mile long queues of emaciated adults with children who looked like “little skeletons” waiting for treatment from volunteer Irish doctors and missionary nuns and priests at one of the 650 refugee camps that dotted the region. The former Irish Independent war correspondent also recalls how on his second trip to Biafra,
Brave Bernie won’t let cancer affect her life SYLVIA POWNALL
BRAVE Dublin mum Bernie Walsh is among one in three breast cancer patients who have been told their cancer has returned – but she refuses to let it hold her back. The 58-year-old from Clonsilla has just completed her third trek of the Camino in Spain and is now throwing herself into rehearsals for Coolmine Musical Society’s production of Michael Collins - A Musical Drama. Bernie has been involved with the society for 20 years and said it helped her through her darkest days. Having first undergone treatment for breast cancer in 2012, she was told it had returned last July. She revealed: “Cancer can be frightening but you cannot let it consume your life. I have too much to live for. “I am in a good place. I take a chemotherapy tablet daily and have hormone injections every few weeks. “Treatments are improving all the time. I am a public patient, but get the best care.” Michael Collins – A Musical Drama runs at Draiocht in Blanchardstown from Tuesday, November 13 to Saturday, November 17. Tickets (€25) are available from the Draiocht box office (call 01 885 2622), or online at https://draiocht. ticketsolve.com/shows/1173588778.
Des Mullan (right) with Garrett Mullan, Sabina and President Michael D Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain for Concern’s 50th anniversary
he brought chocolate treats but his jeep was quickly surrounded and one mother who did not
reach the vehicle in time collapsed in despair. He said: “Crossing this big field was this poor
woman and she had about three or four children and was trying to hurry, but we had noth-
ing left. “Fr Kevin [Doheny] said, ‘Look, there is no use stopping, we have nothing to give them,’ and the poor woman stood there crying. “I always break down when I think about it.” In the podcast, Des also recalls the horrific story of young school girls being raped by soldiers and how he couldn’t help but think of his own daughters back in school in Dublin. Concern’s first podcast series is at concernworldwide.libsyn.com/ and also on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Soundcloud.
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DONABATE
Apologies after works ‘chaos’ at railway bridge THE council has apologised for the traffic chaos in Donabate on Saturday and has given assurances that it will not happen again . Motorists faced heavy delays due to construction works at the railway bridge as part of the new distributor road upgrade. Fingal County Council faced a barrage of complaints and, in an update to Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF), apologised for the mayhem. It stated: “The works on Saturday were urgent works that were undertaken at short notice to make the site and road verge safe for passing traffic. “In a normal situation the contractor would not have been allowed on the road during a Saturday, but the works were required to prevent the site becoming a hazard for passing traffic. “The works were meant to last a few hours but took longer than expected due to challenging site conditions following the bad weather. We are aware that the situation was not appropriately managed from a traffic perspective “We are in touch with the contractor regarding his actions on Saturday, and we will ensure any further road works are only undertaken under stringent restrictions.” Cllr Henchy has asked that advance notice be given prior to any future restrictions and stressed the need for a “much improved” traffic management plan.
GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
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The works took longer than expected due to challenging site conditions following the bad weather
Maria and Phil Davey. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
Dorota and Dominik Wnek
SWORDS
‘It’s well overdue that we regulate Airbnb’
THERE are twice as many homes available in Swords for short-term letting on Airbnb as there are for rent, it’s been claimed. H o u s i n g a c t iv i s t s last weekend called for a total ban on the platform amid claims it was impacting on homelessness – and this has been echoed by Sinn Fein. The party’s Fingal T D, L o u i se O ’Re i l l y, expressed her frustration at the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy’s delay in publishing regulations for shortterm letting.
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We desperately need properties returned to the longterm rental market Eoin and Karen Kelly with Grace and Zara
Laura and Leon Piekar
A spud-tactular success
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OTATO-lovers from across Fingal and beyond came along to the recent Spud Fest family fun day at Newbridge House, Donabate, where the humble potato was the basis for a great day out. Held in association
Molly May Barrett
Francesco Oliveri
with Keogh’s crisps and Country Crest, there was everything from bouncy castles to vintage tractors, face paintnig and live music, cookery demonstrations (including the odd batch of chips) and much more, making it a great day for everyone.
Cian Hickey
She said: “A glance on Inside Airbnb on Monday, October 15, shows that there are 302 entire homes listed on Airbnb i n Swo rd s a l o n e fo r short-term letting purposes. “In contrast, there are only 130 homes to rent on the rental website Daft.ie.” Deputy O’Reilly called on Minister Murphy to take action on a report from the working group he established which has been on his desk since April. She said: “Regulating Airbnb and other online letting platforms has been done in other cities. “We desperately need properties returned to the long-term rental market and regulating Airbnb and other online letting platforms is one potential way to do this.”
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COMMUNITY: BEACH, COAST VOLUNTEERS SCOOP TOP FINGAL AWARD FOR EFFORTS BUSINESS
Rush delight as group nabs clean-up win SYLVIA POWNALL
AN ENVIRONMENTAL group set up just six months ago has won a Fingal Cleaner Community Award for its efforts. Rush Clean Coasts came out tops in the Best Example of a Community Environment Initiative for its outstanding work, to date. The award was presented to Siobhan O’Reilly on behalf of the volunteers by Cllr Brian Dennehy (FF), himself a Clean Coasts volunteer. The group was set up on May 7 with the help of An Taisce’s Richard
Curtin and has gone from strength to strength w i t h 3 4 vo l u n t e e r s signed up to its WhatsApp group and dozens more staying updated through the Rush Tidy Towns Facebook page. South Beach B r e n d a n O ’ R e i l l y, chairperson of Rush TT and Rush Clean Coasts, told Dublin Gazette: “We held our third cleanup of the South Beach on Sunday, September 30. “The North Beach is kept pretty clean as it is by our volunteers picking litter on a regular basis.
“We find that the bulk of material gathered is washed in with the tide as opposed to litter generated by locals and tourists on the beach itself. “ T h e re i s a g re a t social and family element to our clean ups and we always meet in a local establishment for refreshments afterwards. “We are lucky that our local businesses are very generous in this regard.” M e a nw h i l e Fi n g a l County Council is also doing its bit to keep Rush looking ship-shape and has agreed to a number of requests from the Tidy
Chamber unhappy at VAT change
Cllr Brian Dennehy (FF) presents the Best Example of a Community Environment Initiative award to Siobhain O’Reilly, on behalf of the Rush Clean Coasts volunteers
Towns group. These include keeping the public toilets at the Harbour Park open all year round, refurbishing the toilet block and the provision of benches at the South Beach car park and picnic benches at the Harbour Park. COMMERCIAL FEATURE
Kamil and David new at ‘The Vue’
Some exciting developments at Castleknock Golf Club Restaurant THE VUE BAR and Restaurant at Castleknock Golf Club are delighted to introduce new Head Chef, Kamil Chamont. Kamil recently joined the team after 5 years as Head Chef for Rolly Saul in Dundrum, a restaurant with a long standing reputation for quality food. Kamil has a passion for seasonal flavours combined with the freshest ingredients. Already since joining the team late last month he has already started tweaking dishes in order to get them ready for their new menu launch on the 18th of October. New Assistant Manager David O’Dwyer comes to The Vue with a wealth of hospitality experience, hav-
Head Chef, Khamil Chamont and David O’ Dwyer, Assistant Manager
ing recently spent four years at FX Buckley Steakhouse in Monkstown Co. Dublin. David is massively passionate about everything food & drink related and brings to The Vue a new wine list, craft beers & cocktail menu, including signature cocktails only available at The Vue Bar & Restaurant.
With the new food and drinks menus launching October 18th, David, Kamil and all the team are look-
ing forward to welcoming members and local residents for what is sure to be a memorable experience. The Vue Bar and Restaurant is described as a hidden gem in Dublin 15 and offers panoramic, spectacular golf course views overlooking the Dublin Mountains and the River Liffey. The décor combines modern design, warm wooden flooring, and original artwork to create an intimate but relaxed atmosphere.
THE VUE is open for lunch and dinner, with à la carte and pre or post round specials. The function room caters for private parties for up to 120 people. Phone 01 640 8736 for bookings. WINTER OPENING HOURS: Sunday - Wednesday: 12.00pm – 6.00pm Thursday: 12.00pm – 9.00pm Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm – 10.00pm
Some of the civic-minded Rush Clean Coasts crew at work
FINGAL Dublin Chamber has expressed its disappointment with the Government’s decision to increase VAT for the hospitality sector from 9 to 13.5%. It describes the new rate, which comes into effect on January 1, as “a serious blow to the many small- and medium-sized local businesses affected in Fingal who had just begun to find their feet”. A spokesperson added: “Many businesses will find this 50% increase in VAT extremely challenging.” Meanwhile the Chamber is hosting a business networking evening on Tuesday, October 23 at Malahide Castle at 6pm. The event is membersonly and spaces are limited. Register at https://fingaldublin.chambermaster. com/eventregistration/ register/45.
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FINGAL : €8M LOAN FROM EIB GREENLIT AHEAD OF THREE-YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAMME
Council readies for €588m spend SYLVIA POWNALL
FINGAL County Council has approved the drawdown of an €8 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as it prepares for an ambitious €588 million spend. The local authority is planning a significant boost to its Capital Programme over the next three years, investing in housing, lighting, heritage, tourism and industry. Last December, FCC signed a historic agreement to secure a €70 mil-
lion loan over five years and last week councillors gave their agreement to the draw-down of the first tranche of funds from the EIB. Money will be pumped into housing, greenway routes, street lighting, works at Swords Castle and Bremore Castle and servicing lands zoned for industrial development. For the period 20192021, a total of 212 projects have been identified, with an estimated €187.52 million spend next year alone. In 2020, capital expendi-
ture will be in the region of €208 million with a further €192 million in 2021. Investment in housing will account for almost half of the expenditure, at €297 million, while infrastructure will account for €150 million, with libraries, community and culture at €60.8 million and economic/enterprise and tourism at €42 million. Council chief executive Paul Reid said: “We will be using the finance in a tactical way to address that projects that we may not have otherwise got to.”
Mr Reid gave a commitment to bring forward a report early in 2019 which will provide a more detailed look at projects to be funded under the EIB loan facility over the coming years. Councillors gave a broad welcome to the loan initiative and to assurances given that funding from other available sources would continue to be sought. A €50million investment is planned for the Swords Cultural Quarter along with €4.3million for ongoing conservation works at Swords Castle. Cllr Darragh Butler (FF) said he was “delighted” to see the planned expenditure of €43.7million for greenway projects, subject to
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A D15 support group for any stroke survivors
Swords Castle – just one of the projects across Fingal set to gain from Fingal’s €588m Capital Programme spend planned in the coming three years
planning and top-up funding, which will provide a walking route along the entire Fingal coast, once completed. These include the Broadmeadow greenway from Malahide to Donabate, the Baldoyle to Portmarnock greenway, the Sutton to Malahide route, the Skerries to Balbriggan
link, Rush to Lusk greenway and the route from Donabate to Skerries. A total of €4 million has been allocated for a recreational hub at Rivervalley Park, including the all-weather pitch, and Cllr Butler says he will continue to lobby for a walkway from Rivermeade to the Broadmeadow Estuary.
Promoting male mental health FINGAL’S Comhairle na nOg has created a short film raising awareness of men’s mental health and body image. Perfect Imperfections was launched last week to coincide with World Mental Health Day and will be distributed to schools and youth organisations across Fingal as well as the
30 other Comhairle organisations in Ireland. The group worked on the project with film maker Gerard Walsh and producer Liz Kenny and the footage was shot in Fingal. Research and workshops carried out in cooperation with Jigsaw D15 (youth mental health support organisation) and eat-
ing disorder group Bodywhys pointed to a need for the issue to be highlighted. Mayor of Fingal Cllr Anthony Lavin commended the young people involved for proactively highlighting the issue through what he described as “an important film”. View the Comhairle film at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=uy9tDwSK P54&feature=youtu.be.
THE Irish Heart Foundation operates six stroke support groups in the Dublin area in Castleknock, Whitehall, Crumlin, Tallaght, Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire. Research among stroke survivors, of which there are more than 14,000 living in Dublin, revealed the high importance they place on weekly support to aid their recovery. The IHF’s six Dublinbased groups offer support, assistance, advice and physical therapies, as well as a social outlet, to stroke survivors and their carers.
Membership Membership is free and is open to anyone who has had a stroke, or who has been affected by the condition. Activities include group physiotherapy, boccia, quizzes, day trips and guest speakers, to name but a few. These activities also help to reduce stress and anxiety in adjusting to life after stroke. For further information contact Helena Heffernan (Castleknock and Whitehall groups) at 086 1300 237.
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SKERRIES : BOARD SEEKS FISHING VESSELS’ STANDARDS UPDATED
Death prompts call for new vessels rules SYLVIA POWNALL
THE death of a Skerries fisherman has led the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) to call for a campaign to highlight the danger of drug and alcohol use at sea. The recommendation follows MCIB’s investigation into the death of Jamie McAllister, who drowned when FV Shanie Boy sank off the coast of Skerries in May 2017. The discovery of cocaine and cannabis in the young crewman’s system prompted the board to urge Transport Minister Shane Ross to launch a safety campaign. MCIB wants standards
Victim Jamie McAllister
for small fishing vessels updated and methods explored “to prevent cabling from slipping down from the gantries of similar craft engaged in fishing using dredges”. Jamie (28), who was out fishing with his uncle Keith, was not wearing a life jacket when his body
was recovered from the water – a legal requirement on fishing vessels. Keith McAllister had 30 years of experience as a fisherman and the pair had been fishing for razor clams west of Perch Rock, about 100m from the shore, on May 26 last year. The MCIB report said the vessel capsized quickly after losing stability when a dredge slipped as it was being hoisted on a gantry and became entangled on the starboard side. Keith McAllister became trapped in the wheelhouse by the rising water as he tried to correct the vessel but eventually managed to force its door open. The report said both
men tried to strip off their oilskins and boots and attempted to swim away from the upturned hull but were dragged underwater as the boat sank. The skipper was struck on the head by “flying equipment” but on the third attempt managed to surface and was rescued “barely conscious” by the Skerries inshore lifeboat. Jamie’s body was recovered from the water the next day after a search by the coastguard, the Air Corps, two Irish Navy ships, RNLI lifeboats and local fishing and pleasure boats and garda divers. Sea conditions at the time of the accident were “near calm to smooth”
while weather and visibility were also good. The MCIB said it was possible that the victim, who was not an experienced fisherman, became entangled in the vessel as it sank. In its report, inspectors said the effect, if any, of the drug on the victim was a matter to be determined at inquest. But they said the use of drugs was known to have an impact on cognitive function. They also concluded that the boat, which was licenced as seaworthy, rapidly lost stability after the dredge filled with stones, suggesting “that there was little reserve of stability in the first place”.
Naul smiles for a bright fundraiser in the sun
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Delight as council atrium wins award FINGAL County Council’s Rethinking the Atrium project was nominated in the Building and Architect of the Year Awards for 2018. The local authority was shortlisted for the final phase of its reimagined ground floor atrium at County Hall in Swords which has seen the entrance relocated and the space reconfigured to include a dedicated customer service zone. A new multi-functional space now caters for civic, community and business events. The council’s senior executive architect Annette Sweeney said: “Fingal County Council is delighted to have been nominated for the Building of the Year Award – Public at the 2018 Building and Architect of the Year awards. “Entering architectural competitions shows that our level of practice is on par with our peers.” The category award was won by TODD Architects for their work on the Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.
Medicinal cannabis to be discussed at meeting
HUNDREDS of people turned out for the Dare to Care fundraiser walk in Naul last Sunday, with smiles from Pia and Sanna Leonard, Emma Byrne, Sinead Howard Byrne and Michelle Howard capturing the day’s great mood. Bright sunshine and blue skies accompanied the walkers as they set off around Naul and environs, all sharing the fundraising drive to support NECRET, the North East Cancer Research and Education Trust. Many of the walkers took part in honour of Celine Reilly Flynn, who passed away after battling breast cancer, with everyone happy to help the cause. See gallery overleaf. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon
THE legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Ireland will be debated at a monthly open meeting hosted by the Fingal branch of the Social Democrats. Uplift campaigner Roderick Campbell, a long-time advocate of the legalisation of cannabis oil, will be the guest speaker at the event in the Tartan Larder Cafe in Swords on Sunday, October 21 at 11.30am. The discussion will focus on the challenges involved in making medicinal can-
nabis available and is one of a series of meetings that the Fingal Branch of the Social Democrats organise to examine a wide range of potentially complex topics in an open and constructive way. Previously, they have covered topics including Repealing vs Amending the 8th Amendment, Friends of the Earth Alternative Economic Policy, the background to the Syrian conflict and Universal Basic Income. All are welcome.
Disappointment as Coolquay halting site plans quashed by council FINGAL County Council has agreed to a High Court order quashing its decision in July to grant planning permission for a halting site at Coolquay. Plans for the Traveller accommodation were challenged by Coolquay St Margaret’s The Ward Development DAC which claimed screening and for environmental impact assessment should have been carried out. The site was earmarked by the local authority to provide alternative
accommodation for families living at a halting site at Collinstown Park who must vacate it to make way for the construction of a second runway. Fingal County Council said: “Following this order the council will now reconsider all options and remains committed to relocating the Collinstown residents. “The council continues to be mindful of the importance of having this matter resolved in the context of the
delivery of the new Northern Runway.” Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) said the decision to quash plans for the new halting site raises concerns regarding the timeframe for delivery of the second runway. He said: “This decision is due to the uncertainty it raises over the timeline of the North Runway development, which is a vital piece of national infrastructure.
“However, it is essential that residents in Collinstown are catered for first, and provided with new accommodation. This must be the foremost priority for all involved in the project to deliver the new runway. “I would urge Fingal County Council to consider all of their options, and ensure that new accommodation is provided for residents in Collinstown, which will also allow the development of the second runway to proceed.”
Expressing his disappointment, Pavee Point director Martin Collins told Dublin Gazette: “The reality is no matter where Fingal County Council decide to locate the families, there will always be opposition, which points to a deep-seated racism in my view. “Because of this, I think it will be quite challenging to secure alternative housing for the families concerned.”
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DUBLIN 15: GROUND-BREAKING HOME THEATRE INITIATIVE HAILED BY LOCALS AS A BIG HIT
Draiocht delight as community praises unique drama project SYLVIA POWNALL
A G RO U N D - B R E A K ING drama project in Blanchardstown aimed at bringing theatre to the masses has been hailed as a resounding success. Draiocht’s Home Theatre initiative saw 30 householders in the D15 suburb allow their residences to be transformed into mini-theatres, with 90 performances in one night. Intimate audiences of five to 12 people attended living room shows – mostly monologues – written by playwrights inspired by the residents they were
paired with. The ambitious project, following a format which proved successful in the UK, Brazil and South Africa, saw 46 artists taking part, including musician Duke Special. Maureen Penrose (64), whose collection of toy VWs inspired playwright Deirdre Kinahan, said: “I initially didn’t feel theatre was for my community. I’m in a social housing estate and theatre wasn’t in my upbringing. “The process is amazingly good in that it gives you an insight into how theatre develops, how a 10-minute piece can
CELEBRATING A TENOR WITH A UNIQUE VALUE
DRAIOCHT isn’t resting on its laurels after the success of Home Theatre – the popular theatre and community hub is gearing up for music fans with My Heart and I – a brand-new show which traces the life and loves of the great Irish Tenor Josef Locke. Talented Tenor Shane McDonagh takes the
develop from a single word.” Songwriter Duke Special said: “It’s bringing theatre to the people, instead of people to the theatre. “ T h e ra n d o m n e s s, be ing paired with a stranger on a Monday and having to have turned their life into art by Friday, was a challenge.” Cllr Tania Doyle (Ind), who attended a perfor-
Celebrating a Castleknock club’s impressive 20 years THIS glamorous crew were just some of the many stylish ladies and gentlemen who came along to a night to remember for Castleknock Hurling and Football Club at Westmanstown Conference and Event Centre recently,where everyone was delighted to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary. Despite the club’s relatively youthful pedigree, it’s become a firm fixture in the Dublin sporting calendar, yielding a wide range of impressive players – all backed up by some of the city’s most passionate sports enthusiasts. Picture: Shay Hogan
Free recycling at Coolmine in bid to tackle Halloween waste COOLMINE Recycling Centre is offering free recycling for Halloween. From October 24-31 combustible materials such as beds, sofas and doors will be accepted free of charge from residents of the Dublin 15 area. The concession is being provided in an effort to reduce the amount of material which may otherwise be disposed of on bonfires, posing health and safety risks and damage to public open spaces. Residents wishing to avail of the service will be required to produce proof of
their Dublin 15 address. Meanwhile Fingal County Council has echoed the warning of the fire service and is urging members of the public to be vigilant and report stockpiles of bonfire material (call 01 890 5000, or email CustomerCareUnit@fingal.ie). Dublin Fire Brigade stated: “A lot of the material used on bonfires has serious effects on the environment and air quality in the surrounding areas. Tyres produce thick, toxic, dangerous smoke. Report stockpiles to your local council.”
part of Locke in a wide-ranging performance taking in Locke’s many hits, and the ups and downs of his singular life. Running from Thursday, October 25 to Saturday, October 27 at 8.15pm, tickets are €16/€14 conc/groups of 10+ €14pp; call the box office at 01 885 2622 or see Draiocht.ie.
mance of Yellow in the Daughters of Charity in Dublin 15, said she was delighted at the success of the project. She told Dublin
Gazette: “Home Theatre was a project of scale and ambition, involving 30 community hosts, 30 community ambassadors and 47 theatre professionals.
“I was delighted to attend and would like to thank the author, participants and the organisers of the performance. “Home Theatre took place over two weeks and it’s clearly and beyond any doubt demonstrated the initiative and creativity of the communities of Dublin 15 which are talents to be nurtured and developed in the months
and years to come.” Acknowledging the success of the venture, Draiocht posted on its Facebook page: “We did it ... 90 performances, 30 homes, 47 theatre artists, 30 ambassadors, 11 filmmakers, all in one night. “And now one HUGE D15 family bonded through laughter and tears by this emotional roller coaster project.”
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Phyllis Browne and Louise Maloney
Mary Wilson and Cindy Darby
Local children enjoying the event. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
Dare to Care walk in Naul
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HERE was a fantastic turnout for the Dare to Care walk in Naul last Sunday in memory of Celine Reilly Flynn who passed away after battling breast cancer. During her treatment Celine committed herself to raising funds and awareness for a Charity very close to her heart. N.E.C.R.E.T (North East Cancer Research & Education Trust). Everyone wore yellow in some shape or form as they headed off to complete 5k and 10km.
Sophie and Sarah Jane Cullen
Deirdre Harrison, jacinta Gorman, Mary Gaughran, Peggy Ryan and Tina Kelly
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Awards night in Seabury T HE Parish Centre at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury, recently played host to an awards night for Seabury Tidy District Group. It was a celebration of all that’s good about Seabury in 2018.
Philip Lynch, a long-time leader of the Group welcomed everyone and thanked the volunteers, without whom Seabury would not be at the level of tidiness and environmental awareness that it is today.
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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE LANDMARK’S CURRENT TOP EXHIBITS
FORGET ABOUT OLD MASTERS – YOU’LL FIND PLENTIFUL WORKS BY MASTERS OF NEW ARTS CELEBRATED OVER AT IMMA
DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT IMMA – THE IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
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S IRELAND’S national cultural institution for contemporary art, Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is home to the National Collection, with more than 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists. Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is home to the National Collection, with more than 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists. The museum is housed in the 17th Century Royal Hospital building in Kilmainham, where the beautiful grounds include a formal garden, meadow and medieval burial grounds. The IMMA’s audience is young and digitally connected, with more than 60% of visitors aged under 44. We’ve selected just three of the many art treasures to consider at the beautiful building. For further information on IMMA and her diverse range of works, see www.imma.ie.
WOLFGANG TILLMANS
FREUD PROJECT, 2016-2021 HIGHLIGHT: GAZE EXHIBITION IN 2016, IMMA secured a significant fiveyear loan of 50 works by one of the greatest realist painters of the 20th Century, Lucian Freud (1922-2011), who is best known for his intimate, honest, often visceral portraits. The works, on loan from private collections, are presented in a dedicated Freud Centre in IMMA’s Garden Galleries, with the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The exclusive remaining Lucian Freudrelated exhibitions are Gaze (until next May 5) and Life above Everything – Lucian Freud and Jack B Yeats, 2019 – 2020.
HIGHLIGHT: I WANT TO MAKE A FILM W O L F GANG Tillmans is one of the most accomplished and widely celebrated German artists working today, recognised for major contributions to the development of contemporary photography. This is his first solo exhibition in Ireland and he has created this exhibition specifically for the IMMA galleries, following his critically acclaimed solo show in Tate Modern, London in 2017. Starting on October 26, Rebuilding the Future will feature more than 100 works and will encapsulate Tillmans’ unique way of working.
ANDREA GEYER: WHEN WE HIGHLIGHT: COLLECTIVE WEAVE IT’S your last chance to see Andrea Geyer: When We, the first solo exhibition in Ireland by the German-American ending on October 21. When We features several recent works by Geyer as well as the new immersive work Collective Weave (Ireland), 2018, commissioned by IMMA for this exhibition. The newly commissioned work Collective Weave (Ireland), 2018, is an expansive floor-to-ceiling installation of white linen featuring iridescent silver patterns of drawings, and raises questions around identity, community and representation.
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COMIC CON COMES TO TOWN
Paul Breen and Niamh O’Sullivan
THOUSANDS of Comic Con fans descended on Dublin for this year’s convention. The two-day event took place at the RDS on October 13 and 14. The venue was transformed into a huge celebration of modern pop culture where people took part in eSports competitions, explored a Comic Village packed with artists and writers and enjoyed colourful
costumes in the Cosplay Masquerade. Many showed up dressed as their favourite TV and comic book superhero or villain and got to meet some of their heroes from the worlds of TV and film such as Doctor Who’s Catherine Tate, Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys Davies and Game of Thrones actor Ian Beattie. Pictures: SIMON PEARE
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Spreading positivity and cancer support: BREAST cancer survivors Niamh Ui Chadhla, Joan Timmins, Natasha Whelehan, Domini Kemp and Holly Kennedy (the founder of HappyMagazine.ie, Ireland’s first dedicated cancer support magazine) are calling on everyone to support the positive, inspiring new cancer support resource. Happy Magazine will launch its first print edition next month. Picture: Jason Clarke
Abseil off Croker and help Jigsaw piece together mental health help JIGSAW and their team of heroes will be taking on the Croke Park Abseil at the end of this month to raise money for mental health. They’re calling for 60 volunteers to join them at GAA headquarters this October 27 to raise funds for their services and supports for young people’s mental health. Supported by Arthur Cox, participants will scale down from the top of the famous Hogan Stand at
Croke Park. The challenge aims to raise more than €30,000, and all funds will go towards Jigsaw’s vital work with people across Ireland. Justin McDermott from Jigsaw said: “Our first abseil of the year in April raised an incredible amount to help us with our work supporting the mental health of young people, and the interest in it far outstripped what we expected. “We’re really excited to be able
to offer people another chance to join Team Jigsaw on Saturday October 27 at Croke Park and become a hero by abseiling off the Hogan Stand.” You can register your interest in taking part online at jigsaw.ie/ abseil, or by calling The Jigsaw Fundraising Team at 01 472 7010 There is a €50 registration fee, and participants are asked to raise a minimum of €300.
Be an adult hero for young people – by abseiling off Croke Park to fundraise for Jigsaw
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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN
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Join this tee-time and help honour James’ life THE James Gill Memorial Trust has announced the third a n nu a l gol f tournament to raise money for cancer. The James Gill Memorial Trust was set up to help people with cancer, created by Dublin woman Geraldine Gill and her family after her son, James (20) passed away in May 2013 from a rare liver cancer. Following the success of previous years, this year’s golf tournament will be a shotgun start, with registration at
1pm and teeing off at 2pm on Friday, October 19 in the Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham. The cost is €260 for a team of four people and includes a meal; businesses can also get involved with the day’s fundraising by sponsoring a tee box for €100. There will be food, music and a raffle on the day, which promises to be a great day for a great cause. For further information see the James Gill Memorial Trust Facebook page.
City gets ready for the fourth Metropolis Festival at the RDS
Join this relay to help spread hope JUDE Lynch, Olivia Carroll, Henrietta O’Sullivan and Sarah Keane were happy to help launch Torch of Hope Relay – a charity walk taking place around Dublin Bay to celebrate cancer survivors and honour lost loved ones. The Torch of Hope Relay hopes to raise in the region of €65,000 for ARC Cancer Support Centres’ vital services, which are free. Taking place on Sunday, October 21, separate groups will departing simultaneously at 4.40pm from the Wooden Bridge in Dollymount on the north side, and Blackrock Park on the Rock Road on the south side. Both groups will converge at Sean O’Casey Bridge at approximately 6pm, with a closing ceremony and an evening of entertainment to follow. To register by Friday, October 19, call 01 830 7333, email fundraising@ arccancersupport.ie, or see www.arccancersupport.ie/ torch-of-hope.
METROPOLIS returns for its fourth edition in the RDS following last year’s sell-out Bank Holiday Weekend event. Metropolis Festival is a multi-stage, indoor Winter music festival and conference that launched in 2015 and was the first of its kind in Ireland.
Music flows out from bespoke stages, housed in multiple warehouse spaces within the RDS; conversations take place with Red Bull Music Academy, as well as installations that challenge the senses. Acts on this year’s lineup include Blood Orange, Mac Demarco, Kojaque,
Roisin Murphy and Villagers. Over the past three years, it has become a staple on the Irish festival calendar, and now operates an over-21s age policy. Tickets for Metropolis are available now from Ticketmaster.ie.
DOG OF THE WEEK
DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Zara is a sweet, seven-year-old Chihuahua who just loves to play with her friends (both human and doggy alike) all day. She is quite playful and loves nothing more than playing a game of fetch! Zara can be shy initially when meeting new people, but once she gets to know you she will be on your lap seeking affection. It may take her a few meets to build a bond with you, but it is so worth it as she has so much love to give. Zara lived in a home before and she was used to being on her own for a few hours at a time and should settle into a new place very quickly. This wonderful girl has melted the hearts of many canine carers in the rehoming centre and we just know that she will win your heart over too! She really hopes her loving new family will come along soon and give her a second chance at a home that she so deserves. If you think you have room in your heart for Zara, 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. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)
Spread some love and cheer with just a simple shoebox of presents This Hood is good IT’S almost that certain time of year again – and so Team Hope has launched its Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Team Hope are encouraging families, friends, schools, community groups and businesses across Ireland to support the annual appeal and donate gift-filled shoeboxes to children from some of the poorest regions of the world by November 9. To get involved, find an empty shoe-
box, wrap it in Christmas paper and fill it with gifts for a boy or girl aged between two and 14, enclose €4 and bring it to a local drop-off point. The appeal is a popular way to help bring some joy to some of the poorest and most marginalised children in the world, making it a particularly caring cause to support. You can get all the information and resources you need online at www. teamhope.ie.
THE Helix at DCU has announced (oh yes it has) that this year’s Christmas Panto will be the family fairy tale, Robin Hood. A superb cast which includes Ireland’s premier tenor Paul Byrom will take to the stage for this magical production, which runs from Friday, November 23 to Sunday, January 20, produced by TheatreworX Productions. A special show on December 13 will see all proceeds on the night go directly to charity partner Temple Street Children’s University Hospital. Tickets for the must-see panto’s run, priced from €19.50, are already on sale from www.thehelix.ie and at The Helix Box Office.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Jessie Winton and Suzanne Winton
Jenny Carr
Aoibheann McKinley, Aishling Gallagher and Kate Andrews. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
BPerfect Cosmetics Born Ready Lip Kits launch P
Alexander Christian and Lucia Sulas
Olivia McVeigh and Courtney Gallagher
Sinead Lawes and Dearbhla McDonald
ROMINENT Irish makeup artist Ellie Kelly unveiled her new line of BPerfect Born Ready Lip Kits at an exclusive bash last week. The launch was held at the Twenty Two venue in Dublin and celebrated the make up artist’s latest collaboration with the brand. Some of the well-known faces spotted at the launch included presenter Andrea Hayes who attended with her husband, stylist Laura Mullet and make up artist Michelle Regazzoli Stone.
Brendan and JP Byrne
Dominic Timmis and Julie Adam. Picture: SIMON PEARE
Fans descend on RDS for Comic Con
Jibril Abdulazeez and Oisin Lane
Amy and Jonny Menabney
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TRAINER TIPS
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Rely on a trainer to help reach a goal you’ve set Delight as Toners, Baggot Street named as Irish Pub of the Year TONERS on Baggot Street has been named Irish Pub of the Year. The award ceremony took place in Galway on Tuesday, October 9, bringing almost 450 publicans of Irish pubs worldwide together. Four other Dublin Pubs went home with awards from the prestigious awards: The Dingle
Dublin eateries served with orders to close TWO food businesses in Dublin were among eight nationwide which were served with closure orders last month.
Whiskey Bar at the Porterhouse on Nassau Street got recognised for the Best Irish Whiskey Experience; The Laurels in Perrystown for the Best Food Experience, John Kavanagh (The Gravediggers) in Glasnevin won Best Community Pub, and Pat Dempsey of Slattery’s in Beggars Bush was awarded Best Bar Person. Speaking after winning the
The Dublin businesses served closure orders under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 were Kings (takeaway), Unit 8, Bayside Shopping Cen-
THIS recipe is courtesy of Edd Rathorne, the head chef of Sandyford House. He began his training in Killakee House Hotel, Rathfarnham, under master chef David Edwards, where he worked gaining experience in classical French cuisine.
award, Toners Pub staff (above) said: “Thank you to all of our amazing customers – we couldn’t have done it without you. Now, roll on the celebrations!” On the night there were also awards for pubs in places such as Washington, Beijing and Portugal – with Tir na nOg in Madison Square Garden, New York named Global Irish Pub of the Year.
tre, Sutton, Dublin 13; and Mint Leaf (restaurant), 157 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Dr Pamela Byrne, chief executive, FSAI
said: “It is very concerning to see that the reasons for closure orders this month were mainly due to filthy conditions and unhygienic practices.”
From here, Edd achieved extensive qualifications, and has since won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career. Edd has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and has also appeared many times on television. EDD RATHORNE
WITH chilly, blustery Autumn settling in, this is a perfect time to serve Daube of Beef – a lowbraised rich beef stew using beef cheeks, root vegetables, garlic and red wine. Ingredients • 1.5 kg beef cheeks • 3 Large carrots (chopped) • 5-6 celery sticks (chopped) • 1 large onion diced • 100g pancetta/streaky bacon chopped • 3-4 cloves garlic smashed • 1 litre stock (500ml chicken stock/500 ml Guinness optional) • 200 ml red wine • Bouquet garni (sprigs of thyme, rosemary, bay leaf & parsley) • 2 tblsp tomato puree • Salt/pepper ( optional 1 small tin of anchovy fillets, minced) Method • Sear the beef in a hot pan, browning on all sides, then remove to a deep casserole dish. • Fry the pancetta in the beef fat until golden, add garlic and cook til soft.
• Add bacon and garlic to casserole dish, fry the vegetables until golden and add to beef. • Deglaze the pan with the red wine and pour over beef. • Add the stock, bouquet garni, tomato puree (and anchovy); stir thoroughly, season with salt and pepper. • Cover tightly with casserole lid or double layer of tin foil. • Cook for 2.5/3 hours @ 180’ (check regularly that beef is cov-
ered with cooking liquor, top up if needed). • When beef is ready, strain stock into pot and reduce by half. • Check seasoning, pour over beef and vegetables, and serve. Chef’s tips
• Serve with creamy mash, and
parsnip crisps (peel large parsnips into long strips and deep fry until crisp and golden; season with salt and pepper).
THIS week, Jess Demicoli – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – has given us her thoughts on some of the realistic, achievable goals that you should set for yourself. As part of that process, a personal trainer could be invaluable – but the most important thing is that you remember your goals are achievable, as long as you make the effort and are following a programme that’s just right for your needs.
EVERYONE has a different reason for joining a gym or health club. There is no one programme that suits us all. We all have different levels of fitness, likes and dislikes or even injuries. Therefore, a good trainer will take the time to chat to you about what you want to achieve, how much time you have to train and what type of training you’d like to do. It is then the trainer’s role to disseminate this information and put together a programme tailored to your specific needs. It ’s i m p o r t a n t to remember that even if you haven’t worked out in a long time – or ever – your goals are achievable. With the information your trainer gathers from you, a programme can then be recommended and demonstrated that will best serve you. It may include personal training, group exercise classes or, our Milon Circle. Jess says: “We’re not going to throw you into five days of working out every week right off the bat. “The newer you are to exercise, or the longer it’s been since you exercised, the more time your body will need to rest and recover.” Jess recommends that you choose a gym that will support you every step of the way and that includes an ongoing pro-
gramme design as part of your membership. “It’s important to change your programme every 4-6 weeks even if you still find it challenging.” If a person at that true beginner fitness level has a goal to lose 40 or 50 pounds, their personal workout plan will be a progression to get you on track rather than one programme to get you one
have a game plan. If you have been a member for a while, it’s also a chance to take a look at your goals and refocus. People are generally not okay with being uncomfortable, and because of this, they will avoid using the equipment that will correctly elicit results. “We are more than happy to show you how to use a piece of equipment properly,” says Jess.
Trust a trainer to work with you to help realise the goals that you want to achieve
specific target. The reason for this, Jess says, is “that you will not only get bored, but your body will quickly adapt to the exercises, thereby reducing their effectiveness”. She adds: “In addition, we often find when we follow up with clients that they may have found they prefer certain types of workouts and want to include them more, or that they want to focus on a different short-term goal.” Meeting a trainer if you are just starting out and getting a fitness programme is a great way to
“We want to make sure that you are confident and motivated to exercise, but we also want our gym goers to make smart choices about the equipment they use.” Finding the correct resistance load for you is also important. Often, people try to lift heavier or lighter than they should or attempt speeds and movements that they are not ready for because they see others doing it. A trainer will ensure that you are training correctly and efficiently in order to achieve your ultimate fitness goal in a timely manner.
Icon Health Club, 1-4 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2. Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie
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Many will still feel the pull of the missing WTC Twin Towers, but this remains one of the world’s best-known city vistas
The city’s bustling canyons are full of shopping diversions
Take a bite at The Big Apple’s many charms A weekend (or a week) is never enough time for New York MARK O’BRIEN
LOU Reed apparently once said that if you’ve lived in New York for 15 years, then you’re a New Yorker. But even for first-time visitors, it doesn’t take long to blend in to this cosmopolitan city. There are a few things you might hear about New York before you go – it’s too busy, the people are unfriendly, it’s expensive and be prepared for a lot of walking. Happily, most of these preconceptions can be debunked. It’s busy, but if you’re used to Dublin on a busy day, then you can handle the hustle and bustle of New York. The people are actually very friendly and helpful and while it is an expensive city, if you look around, you can generally eat and drink at prices that are more or less comparable to Dublin – although that may say more about how
expensive our city has become. The walking bit is most definitely true though – the runners I brought over didn’t make the trip home due to being worn out from exploring the Big Apple. And there is quite a lot to explore. New York really is everything a first-time visitor would expect – and more. Rockefeller Manhattan is the place to base yourself as it is where many of the famous New York sights are – such as Central Park, the Rockefeller Center, Broadway and Greenwich Village. The Jane Hotel is ideally located on the edge of the West Village. Originally built in the early 1900s as a home for sailors, the hotel was restored 10 years ago and retains a nautical theme. It’s a homely, cosy hotel, but if there’s one
drawback, it’s the fact that the Ballroom nightclub is accessed through the main hotel entrance, meaning you have to nego-
Manhattan and beyond. It ’s a l s o j u s t around the corner from The High Line – a reclaimed railway line that is now an elevat-
The scars of 9/11 linger in the southern end of Manhattan, but soaring ‘Freedom Tower’ (One World Trade Center) symbolises the city’s resilience and determination
tiate your way past bouncers at the weekend. Despite this minor drawback, The Jane is a great place to base yourself while you explore
ed city park, allowing visitors to take a stroll along the west side of the island and watch the city in action. The Jane is also just a few subway stops from
the likes of Central Park and One World Trade Center. You could spend all day around Central Park. A great way to take in the park is to take a rowing boat out on to the lake. For just $15 plus a refundable $20 deposit, you can row for an hour and take in many of the sights that the park has to offer. A trip to the Metropolitan Museum on the edge of the park will certainly while away a few hours. The museum boasts what appear at times to be endless rooms full of art from all over the world. When you’re finished taking in the breathtaking art, make sure you visit the museum’s rooftop cafe where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while taking in some aerial views of the city. For even better aerial views of the city, take a trip to ‘the Top of the
Rock’. The ear-popping lift will take you to the top of the famous Rockefeller Center, where you can take in amazing views of Manhattan’s iconic skyscrapers. No trip to New York is complete without taking in a Broadway show, but tickets can be expensive. If you’re looking for a more economical option, then check out some OffBroadway productions. For just $50, we found ourselves in the front row of the Public Theater, mere feet away from Glenn Close giving a stirring performance in Mother of the Maid. Greenwich The Public Theater can be found in Greenwich Village and it’s worth spending time exploring this historic area. The New York City Original Rock ‘n’ Roll Walking Tour is a twohour journey around the East Village. Visitors learn about impact
that the likes of The Ramones, Iggy Pop and Charlie Parker had on the area. The tour also takes in landmarks from times gone by. It’s great to see where the Fillmore East and CBGB’s once stood, if a little disheartening to see that they are now a bank and clothes shop respectively. The Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl is also well worth taking. The tour takes in three bars, as well as many landmarks associated with writers who spent time in The Village. The tour guides’ love
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The Jane hotel provided a respite away from the city’s relentless hustle and bustle
You’re often proudly reminded of the city’s incredible music heritage
Central Park offers many calm ways to step back and soak in the views
Undoubtedly one of the best ways to see New York is to stroll The High Line – one of the world’s most successful urban regeneration projects, with the elevated urban park bringing tourists and locals alike through many diverse Manhattan blocks and neighbourhoods. Pictures: Mark O’Brien
for the writers really shines through and the two hours just fly by. After all of that walking – and drinking – you are likely to be hungry. The couple we stopped outside the nearby Keste Pizza assure us it was the best pizza in New York. They were dead right about that. They serve truly amazing pizza at a reasonable price; definitely worth a trip for anyone who visits Greenwich Village. While the Village is an area well worth visiting, it is sad to hear from the tour guides how artists starting out would never
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For just $50, we found ourselves in the front row of the Public Theater, mere feet away from Glenn Close
be able to live there now due to the sky-high rents. “It’s all ramen noodles and karaoke bars,” lamented one of our tour guides, and you would wonder what will become of the place. It’s still an incredible place to visit and still very artsy but perhaps it
has lost the magic it had several decades ago. It would seem that some of the more artistic types have moved further afield. A quick subway trip to Brooklyn and you’ll find yourself on Bogart Street. For anyone looking to do a bit of vintage shopping, this is the place to
go, with several shops in the area, as well as some decent bars. The area does look a bit run-down but don’t let that put you off – the area around Bogart Street is worth checking out for another side of New York. Given the size of New York, getting around may seem a bit daunting at first but the subway is very easy to navigate and after a day or two you’ll be jumping on and off as confidently as native New Yorkers. Another tip is to pick up a decent map as they will help you get around
Even the most bacchanalian of revellers will be exhausted by New York’s endless bars
quite easily. You can pick up a map of Manhattan for around $10 and they really are invaluable in helping you figure out your way around. There really isn’t much to be daunted about before heading to the city that never sleeps. Just be prepared to dive right in and you’ll have the time of your life – just don’t forget to bring those decent walking boots.
Passionate locals honour the legacy of some of the city’s best-loved musicians, with their murals easily found
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Not a cracking comedy EVEN Kevin Hart fans won’t exactly be rolling in the aisles at the antics in Night School (Cert 12A, 111 mins), which certainly doesn’t offer lessons in comedy. Hart’s character has to go to the eponymous night school to complete his education because of some far-fetched reasons, leading him into all kinds of allegedly hilarious shenanigans. Hart’s fine, and Tiffany Haddish provides solid support, but it’s fairly forgettable fare.
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STILL playing, Crazy Rich Asians (Cert 12A, 121 mins) provides a RomCom that ditches the standard working-Joe-meets-dreamgirl tropes of the genre and turns the excess up to 11, fusing Western and Eastern outlooks in a successful film. An ordinary woman travels with her boyfriend to a wedding in Singapore, and discovers her lovely boyfriend and his family are staggeringly rrrrrrrrrich...
CINEMA | BAD TIMES AT EL ROYALE IS A BIT DERIVATIVE BUT ENTERTAINS A salesman, a bear, a priest and a singer walk into a motel ... well, something like that, with the Royale’s eclectic guest list facing a wild night ahead
Something of a battle Royale NOW that we’ve finally hit mid-October, we’re in familiar territory in a variety of media landscapes as a wide range of top new games, TV series and films get released to draw us towards an end-of-year buzz. There’s been something of a buzz about Bad Times at El Royale (Cert 16, 141 mins), which in many ways feels like a lovingly crafted tribute to the kind of fare Quentin Tarantino used to regularly trot out. And, while his star has somewhat waned in recent years, El Royale has some vibrant stars shining brightly at the heart of this
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period thriller. Set at the collision of the 1960s/1970s, the eponymous El Royale is an isolated hotel that straddles the border between Nevada and California – literally, as the border runs through the premises itself. That’s only one of the divisions at the Royale, with a secret internal hallway by which to spy on the guests (coming direct from the Norman Bates school of management, one presumes) being yet another way to present a fractured
way to isolate the guests. And, what guests: a group of disparate strangers show up at the Royale as a storm looms on the horizon, each with their own backstory to reveal. With everyone from a mysterious priest (an ever-reliable Jeff Bridges) to a drifter (Dakota Fanning), the Royale’s guests are something of a motley bunch, with the Royale itself somewhat akin to a guiding character. It’s difficult to say much more about Bad Times at El Royale without giving away some core plot details, but that Tarantino reference earlier is no doubt something that many viewers will be thinking of.
Analysing Nokia’s fall from power SHANE DILLON
REMEMBER Nokia? Anyone aged above their mid-30s certainly does – for most, the Finnish phonemaker was the trusted brand behind their first mobile phone, and was one of Europe’s biggest companies for years. However, a complacent focus saw Nokia ignore the sea change that touchscreen phones represented until it was too late – by the time Nokia reacted to the evolutionary change, newer breeds (Apple, Samsung, Huawei and others) had dominated the
mobile market. Nokia is still lumbering along, but these days its focus is on server development and similar vital-but-dull tech sectors that are a far remove from its consumer-focused heyday. That fall from grace – acting as a sharp reminder that even giants fall if they don’t innovate (see also the collapse of historic US retail giant Sears into bankruptcy this week) – looks set to be a fascinating read in the new book by Risto Siilasmaa, Nokia’s chairman, who joined the company’s board in 2008.
Despite a title that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, Transforming Nokia: The Power of Paranoid Optimism to lead through Colossal Change (which perhaps translates better in Finnish) could be a Christmas bestseller for plenty of tech heads. With everything from attacks on former Nokia chief executive and chairman Jorma Ollila, to the ill-advised refusal to ditch its proprietary-but-limited Symbian OS for Android, Transforming Nokia should be a great read for anyone interested in business, tech, and consumer trends.
After all, the Royale walks very much in the footsteps of several of his films, akin to a fusion of the snowbound Hateful Eight (a film which largely left me cold) and something zippier, like Pulp Fiction. It brings together a number of cinema tropes which are something of a cliche in their own right (strangers drawn together on a fateful night, secrets galore, gradually revealed backstories, a set that’s practically a character) but mixes them together with just enough style to form a standalone product. We soon see that nobody is quite what they seem here, with every character nursing their
own secrets that are set to collide within the Royale’s meandering halls and quirky setting. Quirky is certainly something that director/writer Drew Goddard understands very well; after all, he was also responsible for the fantastic horror pastiche The Cabin in the Woods (2011), which played with horror tropes like a virtuoso. Here, however, he’s in much more familiar territory, with the Royale providing much less innovative fare, and overshadowed by that feeling of following in Tarantino’s footsteps. Still, there are worse people to trail – the Royale isn’t as good as Cabin or
as masterful as Tarantino at his best, but it’s still an enjoyable, well-crafted film in its own right, with some stellar music, to boot. With some great performances and a slowburn nature (a little too slow, however, as some sharper editing could have tightened up its overly indulgent run time) it’s also a rare film that’s doubtless more rewarding to approach on a second viewing, once you know the characters’ true natures. As such, while the eventually murderous El Royale is probably one of the last places you’d want to check into, the film itself is well worth checking out. Verdict: 7/10
TECH WORLD GETS COLD FEET OVER A DESERT TRIP AS UNEASE OVER MISSING JOURNALIST SPREADS AT THE time of writing, the strange disappearance of journalist and Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi on October 2 has also been making indirect but important ripples in the tech world. Saudi Arabia is holding a high-profile Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh later this month, with The Kingdom seeking to drive investment and diversify its economy via many of the world’s top businesses, media and tech firms. However, the widely reported claims that Khashoggi (inset) was murdered by a Saudi hit squad inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, thanks to an interrogation gone wrong, has triggered many businesses and investors to pull out
of the Saudi conference, with plenty of tech firms and figures (such as Google, Uber and Richard Branson) also cancelling their attendance. The investment conference is continuing, but it remains to be seen how many other tech titans will be conspicuously absent as the world awaits answers on the fate of Jamal Khashoggi...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Cuala kids to feature in new TG4 show QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY
C.L.U.B. is a brand-new show on TG4’s Cula 4, all about young GAA players all across the country and the clubs they represent. A different club features on the show each week, which crosses the island of Ireland from Belfast to Cork and Dublin to Connemara, and this week will feature a Dublin GAA club. Airing on Thursday, October 18, this week’s episode features Cuala GAA Club (inset), based in Dalkey, and special guest Sean Brennan, who plays hurling with Cuala as goal-keeper.
Dublin club Na Fianna will also feature in Episode 11, featuring Roisin Baker, who plays camogie with the northside club and for Dublin. C.L.U.B is presented by for-
mer Galway footballer Maire Ni Bhraonain and former Wexford hurler Diarmuid Lyng, with a highlight of every show being a special guest GAA star. Guests on the series include
2018 Footballer of the Year Ciaran Kilkenny, winner of 18 All-Ireland Titles Rena Buckley, and more. On top of that, the legendary Micheal O Muircheartaigh will be in the studio every week as a guest presenter with incredible facts and folklore about the clubs. At the end of every show, young players will compete against each other at the Challenge Wall. The person with the highest score will get an opportunity to soak the toughest coach in the club with water balls, getting revenge for all of those extra laps in training!
Meet Claire and Roger – a new TV-loving couple adding their thoughts to the fun of just-returned Gogglebox
Gogglebox is back – and it’s even more hilarious RACHEL D’ARCY
GOGGLEBOX Ireland has returned to our screens on Virgin Media One, with all the regular households reviewing the best of Irish TV – as well as two newcomers. Last night, Claire and Roger made their Gogglebox debut, showing the nation their living room as they sit down to watch the television highlights. The couple met more than two decades ago while they were attending university, remaining friends for the duration of the first year of their studies – though now the pair admit they were defi-
nitely attracted to one another at the time. A year on, the two were on a trip alongside a mutual friend when things took a romantic turn just a few short days into the break, and the pair have been together ever since. Claire is originally from Omagh, Co Tyrone, and Roger is a native of Banbridge, Co Down; however, once they finished university the couple decided to move and they now live in Dublin with their two children. The couple enjoy a variety of shows, from news debates with the likes of Clare Byrne and Pat
Kenny to current affairs shows, comedy and crime dramas. And as big fans of the hit series, Saturday Night Takeaway, Claire said that she cried when Dec presented his first episode without Ant. T h ey ’re t h e t h i rd delightful new duo to be introduced to the Virgin Media One show this year, following Dublin mum Deirdre Murphy and daughter Aine Flynn’s debut in the first episode back, and Cork couple Padraig and Anna’s premiere episode, debuting at the end of September. Gogglebox is one of Ireland’s most popular
shows, featuring regular, everyday people giving some hilarious commentary on some of the country’s best-loved (and loathed) TV shows. The show also explores current affairs as well, and takes after its British counterpart in delivering light-hearted viewing on a Wednesday night to brighten up the week. There’s a familiarity to watching Gogglebox that you don’t find with many other shows, framed as a reality concept like no other, allowing people to see ordinary people on national television in a format that shouldn’t particularly work, but for
some reason it does. On paper, a show about watching other people watching television shows that you may have already seen could come across as somewhat contrived (and potentially boring) day-time viewing. However, Gogglebox has quickly become one of the most-loved and most watched primetime shows of the weekly television schedule – something that will hopefully continue, providing audiences with a few laughs each week. Gogglebox is currently airing weekly on Wednesdays at 9pm on Virgin Media One.
Streaming highlights on the way
Umbrella Academy to unfold over on Netflix ROBERT Sheehan is set to make his Netflix Original debut in an upcoming series based on a popular award-winning comic book. He’s set to take on the role of Number 4 in The Umbrella Academy series, which also stars the likes of Ellen Page, Tom Hopper and Mary J Blige. Number 4 is described as a “lovable mess of a human being” and a “classic middle child” – a charmer who’s seemingly everyone’s friend but will rob you blind without thinking twice. The Umbrella Academy was created and written by Gerard Way, former frontman of rock band My Chemical Romance, and is illustrated by Gabriel Ba, who now serve as executive producers of the show. The story of the Umbrella Academy is an interesting one: on the same day in 1989, 43 infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a billionaire industrialist, who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares them to save the world. In their teenage years, the family fractured, and the team disbanded. Now, the six surviving 30-something members reunite upon the news of Hargreeves’ passing. Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya and Number Five work together to solve a mystery surrounding Sir Reg’s death in the midst of an imminent threat of a global apocalypse. The Umbrella Academy is set to premiere on February 15 next.
Walking Dead lurches on with dismal figures HBO stalwart The Walking Dead (via Sky on this side of the Atlantic) has staggered back onto screens for Series 9, with the initial opening episode two weeks back seeing ratings lurching to Series 1 levels. Die-hard fans of the show haven’t given up the ghost just yet, but the ever worsening ratings raise the question of how long the show can cling to life. A new showrunner to guide the series hasn’t done much to quell fans’ concerns. With this series also set to see the departure of popular core characters Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, left) and Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan, who’s exiting under a pay dispute), the future’s looking grim for the show– grim even for a series set in the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse...
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A property of extensive character and charm in a rural setting
Enviable position close to historical Carlingford town
SHERRY FitzGerald Carroll are delighted to present ‘Lordship Hall’ to the market, a property of extensive character and charm. Boasting a most tranquil and rural setting this residence is only a short distance from nearby European destination of excellence, Carlingford. Dundalk town and M1 motorway are within easy access. Approached by a meandering driveway and surrounded by lush green fields this most attractive and elegant residence rests on c. 4 acres commanding a prominent position with stunning views of the Cooley mountains and Dundalk Bay. The spacious accommodation comprises of a large entrance hall, kitchen / diner together with a separate dining room and a bright, welcoming living area with large feature stove. Upstairs there are 4 stylish and spacious bedrooms and main family bathroom. The master bedroom offers a walk in wardrobe and ensuites whilst a further two bedrooms offer ensuite bathrooms also. A substantial property that is sure to generate a lot of interest with a wide range of purchasers, viewing is highly recommended. Contact Sherry FitzGerald Carroll, 042 9332173 or email info@sfcarroll.com.
IMPRESSIVE three bedroomed semidetached residence choicely situated in an enviable position within Cuchulainn Heights only minutes’ walk from the heart of the historical town of Carlingford with a range of gourmet restaurants, cafes, quaint pubs on offer to enjoy after a day’s sailing, a leisurely stroll up Slieve Foye or Golf at the nearby Greenore Golf Club. No 20 extends to 106sq m / 1150sq ft approx. and it can only be described as having a warm and inviting interior throughout with numerous enhancing features including high quality tiling and timber flooring, maple shaker kitchen units and built in wardrobes. Externally the property offers a large brick paved driveway for two cars to the front while the rear South West facing garden offers a paved patio and lawn area with Mountain views. Viewers will be instantly impressed by the spacious layout and what this family home has to offer. Contact Lesley Erskine, Sherry FitzGerald Carroll, 085 1046451 or email lesley@sfcarroll.com. Price €220,000
Price €485,000
Launching a further 25 houses at the highly desirable Rathborne Park CASTLETHORN are launching a further 25 three & four bedroom houses at the highly desirable Rathborne Park development in Ashtown, Dublin 15. The first phases of this highly popular development have sold out on the launch weekends therefore Savills is anticipating strong interest for the latest phase. The next phase will see the introduction of a new larger 4 bedroom house type, which has not been seen in previous phases. Extending to over 1,650 sq. ft. this new style house provides spacious living accommodation including a very spacious Kitchen / dining area, separate living room, generously proportioned bedrooms as well as a private front drive way, and separate garage. There will also be a variety of 3 bedroom house types available ranging from approximately 1,100 – 1,250 sq ft, appealing to a range of potential purchasers. Castlethorn’s strapline of Building Homes-Building Communities is very evident at Rathborne Park. Residential Sales & Marketing Manager Ben Brady adds “Rathborne Park is exceptionally well located, within walking distance to multiple public transport options, including the train at Ashtown, the Luas Cross City at Broombridge and multiple bus routes serving the city centre and beyond. In addition, for purchasers with small families, Giraffe creche and Pelletsown Educate together are also in situ as well as a 2-acre park complete with childrens play-
ground. Rathborne Village is located a short stroll along the scenic canal with a variety of amenities including SuperValu, a Canalside Bar & Restaurant, Douglas & Kaldi Café, Lloyds pharmacy , Reba hair n beauty, to name just a few. Literally every convenience is available within a short distance, not to mention Europe’s largest open parkland, the Phoenix Park” The homes have been cleverly designed by Architects O Mahony Pike and are A rated, with solar PV panels, gas first central heating and high quality finishes are evident throughout. Castlethorn are also including kitchen appliances for purchasers who sign contracts within 28 days which to date has proved to be a much sought after incentive attractive offer to purchasers, while the Help to Buy Incentive is available for qualifying first-time buyers. Show homes are on view 13th & 14th October 2018. Contact Marguerite Boyle at Savills, ph: +353 1 618 1334 or email: Marguerite.boyle@savills.ie.
Prices €380,000 to €475,000
Super 4 bedroom family home in Goatstown LYNAM Auctioneers are delighted to offer this super 4 bedroom family home to the market, two storey semi-detached house with side access. It has the benefit of an enviable large rear garden and is located in one of the most popular locations in South Dublin that is Goatstown. The home has a sunny south orientation which offers great light into the rear of the house. The property is situated in close proximity to all imaginable amenities including a parade of local shops consisting of restaurant, pharmacy, fine food shop and Post Office. Dundrum Town Centre, Airfield Farm, Deer Park with its playground, UCD and the Goat Bar and Grill are all within easy reach. A selection of the best schools in south Dublin are adjacent including Our Lady’s Grove, Taney National School, Mount Anville and St Killians. The neighbourhood is within easy walking distance of the LUAS and multiple bus routes. The M50 N11 are only minutes away by car. Accommodation briefly comprises of a naturally bright and spacious hall way, with guest wc, living room, family room/dining room, kitchen, while on the 1st floor there are 4 well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate WC. Contact Lynam Auctioneers & Estate Agents at 01 296 5374 or email info@lynam.ie. Price €750,000
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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Stunning three bedroom mid terrace home comes to the market in turn key condition
STUNNING three bedroom mid terrace home at 69 New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin 8, comes to the market in turn key condition. The house has an attractive façade complemented by a landscaped front garden with a cobble lock pathway leading up to the front door. On entering the house there a storm porch nicely framed by the original archway. This leads through to a light filled hallway that features restored wooden floors and the original paneled doors. To the left is a living room that incorporates an ornate marble fireplace. Behind this is the main family room which is a comfortable space that looks out to the back garden. The hallway leads down to bright contemporary kitchen. The kitchen features solid wood counter tops and a breakfast bar. From here the garden is accessed. The garden is a wonderful space that is beautifully landscaped and enjoys a west facing orientation. The garden has the added benefit of lane access, ideal for bikes and other outdoor pursuits. Upstairs the house accommodates two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a main bathroom. All of the bedrooms feature solid Brazilian walnut flooring and
both double bedrooms accommodate built in wardrobe systems. The bathroom is finished to a high specification with large format Italian tiling, a Jacuzzi bath and a monsoon shower. The house is well located close to Rialto Village, which is a charming urban village with an artisan butchers and coffee shop. The LUAS is close by and there is a regular bus service to the city centre. The Grand Canal, close by offers a wonderful amenity ideal for walks and cycling. Contact Brock DeLappe 01 633 4446 or email info@brockdelappe.ie
Price â‚Ź475,000
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BEAUTY BITS
The Seoul of beauty THE hi-tech skincare brand Seoulista Beauty have launched their new Head-to-Toe Glow Boxes, ensuring your skin is radiant and glowing throughout the Winter social season. There are three different boxes priced at €26, with each of the boxes containing three Seoulista Beauty
products for perfect skin in an instant. There’s the HYDRATED & ELATED box, the BRIGHTENED & ENLIGHTENED pack, the DETOXED & AMPLIFIED and the CALMED & COLLECTED collection. Each box contains a different mask, and the Rosy Hands Instant Manicure and Rosy Hands Pedicure to get you party ready this season. The Head-to-Toe Glow Box is available from seoulistabeauty.com. Seoulista Beauty is also available in Department Stores and pharmacies nationwide.
BEST IN BROWS ONLINE beauty giant Beauty Bay has teamed up with luxury make up brand Anastasia Beverly Hills to create a new exclusive kit, aimed at giving you your best brow possible. The ‘All About The Brows’ kit features four of Anastasia Beverly Hills cult brow products, including their legendary Dipbrow Pomade at a discounted price of €39 – a steal! Available in all colours for all hair tones and skin complexions, the kits are available online at Beauty Bay now, as well as Anastasia’s Holiday collection, the perfect excuse for a pre-payday pick me up!
Don’t sweat it! EXCLUSIVE to Boots, CYO have released a new mascara that they promise is completely budgeproof. The CYO All Cried Out All-in-1 Waterproof Mascara retails at €8 and is available exclusively from Boots Ireland and Boots.ie. Key benefits of the mascara include it’s buildable quality, as well as the formula’s resistance to water, humidity, sweat and even tears. It’s said to volumise and lengthen lashes, whilst also defining them for the perfect ‘fake lash’ look, but au natural! The mascara is available in stores and online now.
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ANTICIPATION builds each Autumn as H&M prepare to unleash their next designer collaboration to the world, and this year is no exception. The MOSCHINO [tv] H&M collection will hit stores across the globe this November, designed exclusively for the high street retailer by the brand’s creative director, Jeremy Scott. The collection celebrates diversity, the brand’s iconic gold logo, and features legend-
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ary animated logos and characters across both the women’s and men’s collections. The look book debuted last week and features the likes of Drag Race season 10 winner Aquaria, Jeremy Scott’s assistant Sakura Bready, body positivity activist, model and actress Barbie Ferreira and more. Scott said: “Whenever I design, I think about my friends. The look book is like a party; celebrating the fun, the pop, the creativity and the
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energy of the people and the collection.” The collection contains a number of the iconic elements that Moschino has become known for since Scott took over as creative director in 2013 – there’s bold pops of colour, unique branding, and Moschino’s unique brand of ‘pumped-up Italian glamour’, all at a H&M price point. MOSCHINO [tv] H&M will be released online, and in select H&M stores, on November 8.
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OCTOBER 20 (SATURDAY)
Jools Holland @ 3Arena, €54 As well as formidable live performances, Jools has maintained a prolific recording career since signing to Warner Music in 1996, which includes the multimillion selling Jools Holland and Friends series.
OCTOBER 18 (THURSDAY) Jon Hopkins @ Vicar Street, €28 Harlem Gospel Choir @ Olympia Theatre, €33 Suuns @ The Grand Social, €18 Just Mikey + Orwells ‘84 + Bullet Girl + Nathan O’Regan @ Workman’s Club, €8 David Kitt @ The Sugar Club, €16 Jamie Adam + Sonif @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €7
OCTOBER 19 (FRIDAY) 80s + 90s Disco feat. Boney M, 2Unlimited etc @ 3Arena, €55+ Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks @ Vicar Street, €35 Nothing, Nowhere @ The Academy, €15 Christy Dignam + Joe Jewell @ The Bowery, €23 Mahalia @ The Grand Social, €16 Teleman @ Whelan’s, €18
OCTOBER 20 (SATURDAY) Franc Moody @ The Grand Social, €12.50 Beach House @ Vicar Street, €35 Hardy Caprio @ The Academy, €14 In Tua Nua @ The Sugar Club, €20+ 5 Dollar Shakes @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Munky + Third Smoke + Bodies + Skywriter @ Whelan’s, €10
OCTOBER 21 (SUNDAY) Enrique Iglesias @ 3Arena, €45+ Mike Brookfield @ Toner’s (early show), €8+ The Workshop + Workman’s Club @ €10 AMOS @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11 Great News @ Workman’s Club, €14
OCTOBER 22 (MONDAY) Sigala @ Olympia Theatre, €23 Bloc Party @ 3Arena, €50 Idles @ Whelan’s, €17 Halo Maud @ Workman’s Club, €13
OCTOBER 23 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6 First Aid Kit @ Olympia Theatre, €31 Dermot Kennedy @ Vicar Street, €25 Grace Carter @ The Sugar Club, €20 Toots and the Maytals @ Tivoli Theatre, €36 Landless @ National Concert Hall, €15 Jono McCleery @ The Grand Social, €15 Nerina Pallot @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €16
OCTOBER 24 (WEDNESDAY) David Byrne @ 3Arena, €50 Mutual Benefit @ Whelan’s, €16
Nerina Pallot
Growing Up In Music
IN 2006, Nerina Pallot had a big, topical hit single with a perfect piece of peacedemanding pop, ‘Everybody’s Gone To War’. It was the aftermath of invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, both greeted with mass protests, and Pallot’s punchy, memorable hit was a throwback to the era of flowers and love. In context, the chirpy pop song made perfect sense. The thing is, that’s not really who Pallot is. While many will forever tag her as that summer’s big protest-pop singer, that particular track was always a bit of an aside. Her modern day music is very much deeper, and more personal, a kind of soulful, vocally-led exploration of self, warts and all. “I’ve got another audience now, especially in the UK,” she explains. “The people who
bought that song probably aren’t my core fanbase, which is very supportive and much more long term. I’m really in a different part of my career, and I don’t often play ‘Everybody’s Gone To War’ live anymore. It’s not really representative of me as an artist, it just h a p p e n e d to resonate at the right political moment.” ‘Stay Lucky’, her latest LP, follows a string year of monthly EP releases. Pallot jokingly calls it the latest her “death and shagging” record: it’s got this Sunday-morning delicacy, a storytelling quality and quick-witted lyricism that makes it stand out. It’s very much a grown up reincarnation: still supping wine, perhaps, but with a world view
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that’s less quippy sloganeering and more gritty sensuality and storytelling. She’s evolved to be a far cry from her major label years. “I did years with the majors, but no major label would touch the
Sound and The Fury’, which was very political, but also quite personal. Social media was relentless around Trump and all that stuff, and I was very despondent. This real bitterness became the new normal and I really just wanted to go out and clear my garden, I suppose. “ Tr u m p i s such an attention junkie and people just keep on encouraging him.” Pallot got her anger out of her system, and stepped away. “With the new one, ‘Stay Lucky’, I listened to a lot of hip-hop and I was inspired by that. Stuff like Jorja Smith and Frank Ocean. The songs came really thick and fast and it wasn’t what I thought it would be,” the Jersey-born star says of her 2018 return.
Trump is such an attention junkie and people just keep on encouraging him EPs,” Pallot laughs of her habit of putting out shorter, more experimental releases in recent years. “Majors are all about products and marketing, and I just wanted to do different things. After the fifth one I got a real block, and the sixth EP ended up being real bubblegum pop, but I did one every month for a year, and it was great fun. “Then I went on to ‘The
“I think it was because I’d spent some time enjoying doing other things for a while, working with other people. I have this real self-critical thing, and it’s the first time I’ve made a record that I didn’t hate very soon afterwards. “It became quite heavy, that write, record, play cycle. Now I’ve become a lot more natural and unforced. I just write when I’ve got something to say, and that seems to work for me. “It’s been six years since I played alone, so I’ll be stepping out from behind my band on this tour and that’ll make it a little bit more natural. I’ll just do the setlist on the fly and take requests, and I can feel a bit freer.” Nerina Pallot plays Whelan’s, Dublin on Tuesday, October 23. Tickets, on sale now, cost €16.50.
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SUPER SAINTS: SOCCER: ST PATRICK’S Athletic are
SSE Airtricity National Under-15 Cup champions as their 10-men ran out 4-0 winners against Cork City in the final at Richmond Park. With previous encounters against each other this season being tight affairs, drawing on both occasions, a cagey affair might have been on the cards with such high stakes. This was anything but.
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TEMPLEOGUE are now the only unbeaten team in the men’s Super League after the weekend’s action, as they won out over Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin 85-70 at Oblate Hall. This win, coupled with UCD Marian’s loss to Belfast Star in Belfast on Saturday evening, sees Templeogue the only team sitting on 3-0 at the top of the table. It wasn’t all plain sailing for the reigning Cup champions, though, as Killorglin came out of the blocks all guns blazing, with American Pierre Newton in fine form as he linked in with Ivan Bogdanovic and Daniel Jokubaitis for some great scores early on to see the visitors into the lead. It was nip and tuck throughout the second, with Killorglin just edging it at the break, 42-44. However, a blistering third quarter from the hosts put Killorglin on the back foot quickly. A dazzling quarter in particular from
Lorcan Murphy saw him chip in with 10 superbly taken points, while assisting three of Neil Randolph’s four three-pointers in the quarter to see them ahead 72-59 going into the last, and they pushed on from there to win by 15 in the end. Speaking afterwards, Lawrence “Puff” Summers stated: “It’s good to win and it puts the bullseye on our back and that’s a fun place to be. “Killorglin are extremely well coached; their American Pierre [Newton] is fantastic. He has a great pace and demeanour about him, they’re going to be a force this year and I’m glad to get that win early in the season.” Reigning league champions UCD Marian, meanwhile, lost out to Belfast Star 81-72 on the road on Saturday evening, with fantastic displays from Star’s Mike Davis (32 points), CJ Fulton (15) and Sergio Vidal Baldovi helping the home team home to victory. The visitors had the better of the
Templeogue’s Lorcan Murphy lit up the Oblates Hall with a superb performance. Picture: Rolf Stenberg
opening exchanges, with Mike Garrow dominating at both ends. Star kept their cool with some big scores in the second seeing them into a 41-39 point lead at half time. Star continued to click as the third quarter got underway, with Spaniard Sergio Vidal Baldovi impressing, but Garrow and Scott Kinevane kept the
Marian scoring ticking over and the teams drew level twice in the third to guarantee a big finish. Again it was Davis and Fulton who hit the mark, the former finishing with 32 points and Fulton finishing the game with five three-pointers for his side, to see them home to an 81-72 point win to the delight of the home crowd.
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GREAT weekend for the club with the success of our 20th anniversary dinner dance and some great wins across all codes. Fantastic win for our adult A ladies in their Leinster Junior Club Championships quarter final, beating out a strong Tullamore side (Castleknock 1-12, Tullamore 2- 4). The ladies now face Thomastown GAA in the Semi-Finals on Sunday at 2.30pm. Well done also to our junior 2 men’s football team who are into their championship final after a decisive win over Naomh Olaf. Our minor B hurlers beat out St Jude’s in their championship group and congrats to our U-15 girls who are through to the Division 1 camogie final with a great performance and strong win over Skerries. Save the date! Our juvenile awards night will take place on November 15, recognising the achievements of our underage teams and celebrating our talented future stars. A night not to be missed.
ERIN GO BRAGH WE ARE looking to recruit female adult players, we have an open day in our clubhouse in Ltttlepace on this Sunday, 2-4pm. All are welcome and no experience necessary. Its a great way to meet new people in your community, get fit and have some fun. Advanced football camp takes place from Tuesday, October 30 to Friday, November 2. Please contact Michael McWeeney on 086 2674299 for further details and to reserve your place by October 24. Erin Go Bragh GAA Nursery continues in Hansfield Educate Together National School Saturday morning
9.30-10.30am,Player Phibblesof the Match Katie town Community Centre 11-12 and on aMurray Tuesday and Captain Sarah evening 6-7pm in PhibblesMurphy after town community centre. LaClontarf’s dies IFC win.. For further information, GAApics. please contactPicture: our Games com Promotions Officer Michael McWeeney 086 2674299 Best of luck to our minor ladies in their championship semi final against Ballyboden this Saturday. Hard luck to the Adult footballers losing against Rosmini Gaels in the Championship. Our lotto tickets can now be bought online through the My Club Finances/LocalLotto.ie service.
CAMOGIE: DUBLIN CO-CAPTAIN AMBITIOUS TO CONTINUE RISE
O’Brien’s unfinished All-Ireland business
Na Fianna woman Eve O’Brien says David Herity’s departure from the county’s camogie manager role is a setback but says the legacy the legendary Kilkenny hurler has left gives a great starting point for 2019 CÓILÍN DUFFY
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DUBLIN Senior Camogie players are willing to take their own training sessions if there is a delay in appointing a suitable successor to David Herity as manager, according to joint captain Eve O’Brien. Herity’s recent departure from the role has been greeted with disappointment in many quarters, as he had helped Dublin reach their first All-Ireland semi-final in 27 years in 2017, with many feeling there was unfinished business to be done. “We had a great year, we obviously would have hoped to progress after getting to the semifinals in 2017, so this year we
would have been looking to progress to that level and further again,” O’Brien told the Dublin Gazette at the launch of the new Dublin GAA jersey. “Unfortunately we were defeated by Galway in the quarter-final. Reflecting on the season as a whole, we won more games in competition than we did the previous year, so there was huge progression there. “We had a lot of new players and a good bit of change over, so looking back on the whole year it was extremely positive. “The last couple of years under David Herity have been hugely successful for us, so we are looking forward to 2019 and just pushing it on and keeping that forward momentum
going.” O’Brien says that her side haven’t lost any of the momentum of recent years, and that
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the players are willing to step up to drive this on next year. “Myself and the other cap-
GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN INTERMEDIATES drew with St Marks at Westmanstown last Saturday evening 3-10 to 1-16.Juniors lost their championship semi final away to Cuala at Hyde Park last Sunday by 4-12 to 2-5; best of luck to Cuala in the final. U-14 boys continued their unbeaten run in the league with a solid performance away to St Marys of Saggart,U-12 1 team played their final league match at home, losing to Templeogue Synge St by 3-3 to 2-6 to finish mid table which is a great result for the year. The club dinner and gala night takes place on Friday, November 23 at Westmanstown Sports Centre. Tickets cost €35 and can be bought from Janet Mitten or any of her organising committee. Tickets can also be purchased online at https:// payments.gardawestmanstowngaels.com/ and on Saturday mornings at the pitch. The new lights on the training pitch are nearly ready and will be turned on in the next few weeks. This development will greatly improve availability of training slots for all our teams adult and juvenile. The Club Annual General Meeting takes place at Westmanstown on Monday, November 19. Eve O’Brien at the launch of the new Dublin GAA jersey this week. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
tains and the leadership group we have will drive on,” she said. “It’s not a case that he is leaving and that it all goes back a few steps. It’s definitely forward momentum, and whoever comes in and takes his place, I think he has left a solid base there and definitely a bit of a legacy as well, so it’s all positive in that sense. “If we need to go out and train ourselves we will. We’ve already talked about if there is no manager in place that we will go out ourselves and train. “We have very strong leadership within the bunch, and I think we are well able to drive things on ourselves. “It’s not like starting again. We have the team there, and we have the base there so we will be focused about getting results early on in the season as well.” However, O’Brien says it is important to sort a manager as soon as possible, given a January start to the Littlewoods Camogie Leagues. “It’s important, we aren’t the only county looking for a manager,” she said. “The job demands a lot, I know that from seeing the commitment and the time and energy that David had to put into it over the last few years, so I don’t think it should be taken lightly. “We are looking for someone suitable who can take the job as soon as possible. “The players are working away with their clubs anyway, it’s going to be an early start to the year, but most of the girls will be playing with colleges now, so we won’t be rushing back any time soon.” But before anyone can even look towards the 2019 intercounty campaign, like many players around the county, club commitments are foremost in the mind, as this Sunday, Eve and her Na Fianna colleagues who face St Jude’s in the Senior camogie final in St Peregrine’s at 3.30pm.
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND U-15 CUP FINAL: FOUR-STAR VICTORY
LOI SHORTS Parrott repeats trick three times for U-19s
Cian Kavanagh celebrates during St Patrick’s Athletic’s victory over Cork City. Picture: Tom Beary/Sportsfile
McCormack architect of 10-man Pat’s glory SSE UNDER-15 CUP FINAL St Patrick’s Athletic 4 Cork City 0 sport@dublingazette.com
ST PATRICK’S Athletic are SSE Airtric ity National Under-15 Cup champions as their 1 0 - m e n ra n o u t 4 - 0 winners against Cork City in the final at Richmond Park. With previous encounters against each other this season being tight affairs, drawing on both occasions, a cagey affair might have been on the cards with such high stakes. This was anything but. In the opening few minutes, both teams had chances to snatch the lead in rip-roaring affair of the highest quality. Cork’s number nine, Chris O’Connor, showed lightning pace to break the offside trap only to shoot at the near post. Moments later, Cork nearly shot themselves
in the foot after a terrible m ix u p a t t h e b a c k allowed Ben McCormack and Ross Fay to have efforts scrambled away at the last second. The opening goal c a m e w i t h j u s t te n minutes on the clock after some excellent play from man of the match Ben McCormack, beating a couple of men from midfield only to be hauled down on the edge of the box. He confidently stepped up to the resulting free kick, only to draw a fantastic save from Darragh Burke. But Cian Kavanagh reacted quickest to nod home, taking a knock to the head for his troubles. The Saints came flying out of the traps in the second half and doubled their lead three minutes in. McCormack was once again the architect with an audacious defencesplitting flick with the
outside of his boot to winger Ross Fay, who smashed home past the helpless Darragh Burke. Almost immediately a f te r go i n g t wo u p, disaster struck for Denis Hyland’s troops who found themselves down to 10 men. A long ball over the top caused all sorts of confusion between defence and keeper that a l l owe d w i n ge r Ro b Walsh in on goal, but keeper Joshua Keeley took one for the team, hauling him down just outside the box, deservedly receiving his marching orders. Despite being a man down, Pats went three up in spectacular fashion and killed the contest in the process. C i a n O ’ M a l l e y ’s incredible over-head kick found the top corner after another excellent McCormack delivery wasn’t dealt with by the Cork backline.
The icing on the cake came right before the final whistle. Big number nine Cian Kavanagh, who worked tirelessly throughout, got his second of the game. As Cork pushed
nu m b e rs fo r wa rd , a long clearance found its way to the unmarked Kavanagh who, from about 30 yards spotted the keeper off his line, and cleverly floated a brilliant strike over his head to make it 4-0.
THREE second-half goals from striker Troy Parrott gave the Republic of Ireland Under-19s a 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands in the UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round in City Calling Stadium, Longford. Bohemians striker Ali Reghba was fouled by Óli Poulsen in the 66th minute. Georgian referee Giorgi Kruashvili pointed to the spot, and Belvedere graduate Parrott stepped up to score his second penalty in two games. Parrott doubled the lead 10 minutes later after Adam Idah’s pass set up the Dubliner to score his second of the game. Troy Parrott, centre, Four minutes into celebrates. Picture: Sportsfile added time, Parrott completed his hat-trick. Reghba was fouled once more, and Parrott made sure he collected the match ball in a rain-sodden Longford by slotting in another spot-kick.
SUPS SUPER SHOOT-OUT GOALKEEPER Shane Supple saved two penalties as Bohemians became the first Irish side to reach the quarter-finals of the Irn Bru Scottish Challenge Cup with a penalty shootout victory win over Sutton United. Things were looking grim for Keith Long’s side after Oscar Brennan and Eoghan Stokes saw successive penalties stopped by Ross Worner after the game remained scoreless after 90 minutes. That was until Supple intervened, saving the final two penalties of the allotted
five, and netting his own, to force sudden death. Rob Cornwall kept his nerve and, when Aswad Thomas’ kick struck the underside of the bar and bounced out, referee Michael Roncone consulted with his officials and awarded the win to Bohs. It was no less than the home side deserved as they played virtually all of the football throughout – almost to a fault as they gifted the visitors opportunities by playing too much around their own box.
Shels cling on to WNL lifeline with UCD win
Ben McCormack on the attack for Pats against Cork. Picture: Tom Beary/Sportsfile
SHELBOURNE’S slim chances of regaining the Women’s National League title remain alive following a hard-fought 1-0 win over UCD Waves at Jackson Park on Sunday afternoon. Ireland international Jessica Ziu’s early strike was enough to separate the sides on a bright afternoon in south Dublin, but the Reds were made to work for the three points they badly needed. The result puts them within four points of Wexford Youths who drew 1-1 in Galway. There are two rounds of matches to go with Shels needing to win both and Wexford to lose their ties against Cork City and UCD Waves.
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SOCCER: BLANCH SIDE DRAW AGAINST NINE-MAN MERRION
FINGALLIANS
Hartstown Huntstown were pegged back at the death by Mount Merrion.
SENIOR men’s championship: Our senior squad were beaten 0-16 to 1-14 in the semi final on Saturday evening. The focus now turns to league promotion to division 1. Their next league game will take place at home v Ballyboughal this Saturday, October 20 at 4.30pm. Senior Ladies: Our ladies beat Clanna Gael Fontenoy to maintain their Senior 1 championship status for 2019. Focus now switches to our remaining league games. Fingallians Minors 1988 v Dublin Minors 1988: An exhibition game will take place between the county champions of ’88 and the All Ireland finalists (beaten by Kerry) on Friday 16th November. It will be preceded by the official opening of the Paddy Harrington Memorial Gym. (further info to follow) Social Football: Every Friday at 8pm on club astro for over 35s, football for Dads, social football. It’s great craic. Just come down or contact Mark 0868431200 orecotaxisdublin@gmail.com.
NAOMH PEREGRINE SESSION 4 of our Coaching the Coaches Course run last Thursday by the club GPO Amanda Scallon was a great success focussing on hooking and blocking and injury protection. At least one mentor from each team should attend the course sessions but it is highly recommended that parents and other mentors should also attend. Further sessions will be advised. The following courses can be booked through the website link. The first course will be a Hurling Workshop on Friday with Damien Quigly featuring “Creating Turnover Ball”. The football workshop takes place on the following Friday, October 26 with John Divilly entitled “Teamwork Centred Principles. St Peregrine’s GAA club are joining forces at St Brigid’s GAA club along with Castleknock GAA club this
October midterm break to run a brilliant advanced camp for 13 to 16 year old boys and girls with some great coaches lined up. Check with your mentors for further details. Well done to U-13 girls who are now in camogie shield final having. Best of luck to them in the Football cup final next Saturday v Craobh Chiarain. The club AGM takes place on Monday 26 November in the Sports Hall. Formal notification will issue in due course. There was no winner of the club lottery this week. The numbers drawn were 4-5-17-22. The lottery jackpot remains capped at €10,000 until it’s won while the reserve jackpot increases to €3,200. Lottery tickets cost €2. All proceeds are used for the benefit of club members.
NAOMH MEARNOG OUR U-16 hurlers beat St Brigid’s to qualify for the shield final where they will play Commercials. The U-14 footballers beat Naomh Olaf in a crucial league game. It was a busy weekend for the girls also. Our senior camogie team drew with St Vincent’s in the shield final while the U-15s defeated Round Towers to qualify for their Shield Final. Well done to all teams. Monday Night is Trad Night in the club bar – Every Monday night there is a traditional Irish Music Session in the Club Bar from around 9.30am or so. The music is excellent and a wide spread of musical instruments are played by the 15 to 20 musicians that take part in the Session. All musicians and non-musicians are welcome.
Merrion break Harts’ Hunt with late leveller
LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1B Mount Merrion Hartstown Huntstown DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com
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HARTSTOWN Huntstown manager Paul Doody believes his side are capable of achieving promotion despite another disappointing result on the road. The Blanch side led deep into injury time following a hard-fought battle with Mount Merrion in Rathfarnham on Friday night only to let the three points slip from their grasp. Merrion goalkeeper Tom Jackson scored a dramatic leveller as the sides played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in LSL Senior Sunday 1B on Friday night. “Our target is promo-
tion this year,” said Doody, who took the reins of his first managerial job at the beginning of the season. An experienced coach within the FAI, the Dubliner is part of the Irish amateur side’s management set-up. “There’s no doubt about it. We want to get promoted – that’s what we’re there to do. We came in to complete that job. “Even with the points we’ve dropped – we were sloppy enough with the points we dropped – there’s an awful lot of games still to play and we can definitely achieve our target. That’s still the plan.” Nine-man Merrion had led twice during a topsyturvy back-and-forth game but looked set to end
up with nothing before Jackson gambled to come up for a corner in the dying moments. The spectators who made the trip to College Road for the evening kickoff were treated to their fair share of drama as no fewer than three players were sent off amid the eight goals. Merrion came into the game unbeaten in the league and they led within two minutes as Mark O’Dwyer turned home. Hartstown Huntstown weren’t shaken by the early concession and, despite playing into a strong wind, they equalised just shy of the halfhour. Ian Croft lined up a free kick from 25 yards and
sent a rocket into the top right-hand corner that left Jackson grasping at air. The visitors completed the turnaround five minutes before the break as Croft grabbed his second, breaking the offside trap before lofting a perfectlyweighted chip. They held that lead until the break, but the tie was quickly turned on its head upon the resumption as Mark O’Dwyer scored his second before Joey Hall fired Merrion back into the lead. There was yet more drama to come as a coming together between Merrion’s Nick Skelly and HHFC’s Ian Brazil saw both players given their marching orders 20 minutes from time.
The teams were soon level once more as substitute Ben Bosze, who had only been on the pitch a matter of minutes, broke the offside trap and rounded Jackson and slotted into an empty net. It was to get worse for Mount Merrion as Evander Chatara became their second player to be dismissed for a professonial foul. And Kenny Clince looked to have won it for the visitors in spectacular fashion when his leftfooted strike found the top corner in the final minute. Mount Merrion dug deep, however, and they levelled in the fifth minute of injury time when a long throw wasn’t cleared and Jackson’s shot from 12 yards trickled over the line.
North win their Fingal derby
DUBLIN North got off the mark in men’s hockey’s Leinster Division One as they fought back in the Fingal derby to beat Portrane 4-2 in Donabate. Early on, the hosts were thwarted by some superb goalkeeping from the visitors Tom Fee who had an inspired game throughout. However, Imran Khan got the goal Portrane had been threatening in the first half but the joy was short lived as player-coach Dublin North beat Portrane for their first win Shane Dempsey was able to equalise. of the Leinster league season Portrane responded very well and again
took the game to the visitors and restored their lead with a goal from youngster Rory Govan. Yet again, North hit the front once more when Paddy Gahan’s shot found its way to the backboard for 2-2 at half-time. And the Abbotstown club hit the front for the first time in the second following a smart finish from Ronan Gannon. With Portrane throwing bodies forward, it was Alex McKeever who popped up to make it 4-2 and joy to Dublin North.
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BADMINTON: CLARE HALL MAN BATTLES AT YOUTH OLYMPICS
RUGBY
Garda Westmanstown host family fun day
Nhat Nguyen in action at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. Picture: Eoin Noonan/ Sportsfile
Nguyen reaches last eight in Argentina YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES BADMINTON sport@dublingazette.com
NHAT Nguyen reached the last eight of the Youth Olympic Games’ badminton tournament following a series of impressive wins, eventually falling to China’s number one seed Shifeng Li. The Irish number one, from Clare Hall, started his tournament with a 21-11 21-6 victory over Kettiya Keoxay of Laos. Today Nguyen followed this up with another dominant 21-8 21-5 win over Mateo Delmastro who was representing the host country Argentina. He then defeated Uriel Francisco Canjura Artiga (El Salvador) 2-0 to move into the quarter finals. Speaking after that win, he said: “I felt really comfortable on court, my technical shots were working really
well so I’m happy with my performance.” Nguyen was happy with how he implemented his strong points: “It’s good to have power and technique but there’s also the ability of knowing how to use it. Recently I’ve been learning how to use it, so it’s good it’s working so well.” He ultimately came unstuck against Shifeng Li to miss out on a place in the semi-finals and a shot at the medals. Nguyen commented following the defeat; “Obviously, I’m quite disappointed. I had my chances and I’m disappointed I didn’t take them. “He [Li] played better towards the end of both the second and third sets, so that’s what I have to take away and learn from for the next. We have the world juniors in two or three weeks, so I’ll have a couple of days rest here and come back and prepare for that.”
Swords Thunder off the mark SUPER LEAGUE BASKETBALL sport@dublingazette.com
GRIFFITH College Swords Thunder were glad to get their first win of the season on the board on Saturday evening as they overcame Maree 82-69 at ALSAA. “That was a tough win tonight at home for us,” admitted Swords’ head coach, Dave Baker. “They have given teams a tough game
recently so we expected nothing different and going in to the half, it was very tight. “We showed signs of coming together in the second half and pulled away comfortably which was very positive for us, we’re still behind the main group but it’s very early days and we’re confident we can challenge the top group.” Trinity Meteors made it two
wins from two games in the Women’s Division One as they came out the right side of an 83-61 point result in a Dublin derby with Swords Thunder. “Good scoring from Louise Grey and Rebecca Raberio helped the hosts into a 47-31 point lead at the break, and despite good pressure from Katie, Peggy and Jodie Black, had too much for Swords in the end.
GARDA Westmanstown Rugby Club are hosting a family fun day on Sunday, October 21 at their base, located between Blanchardstown and Lucan, at Westmanstown Sports Centre. The club is delighted to be able to have Ireland’s Six Nations Cup and Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup in the club from 11am on the day. There will be mini and youth matches throughout the day, kicking off at 11am with the senior men then taking on Portarlington at 3pm. A “Give It A Try Session” for girls to see what rugby is about will take place at 11am with no experience necessary. This girls only session is open to all girls aged six to 12 years-old. Along with the rugby, there will be face painting, food and other fun family activities. The Leinster versus Toulouse Champions Cup match will be shown live in the club. The club itself has teams at all levels. Boys and girls from age six and up are catered for from minis right through youths up to senior men and women’s teams, along with a special needs tag team, the Westmanstown Wasps. All teams are always open to recruitment and you do not need to be a Garda or to have any rugby ex-perience to join. Find Garda Westmanstown Rugby on social media, email Gardarfcpro@gmail.com or phone Ger 0879404691.
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ST BRIGID’S NURSERY every Saturday from 9.30 to 11. All 4 to 7 year olds welcome. Just pop down and join in the fun. Thank you to Sherry Fitzgerald for their sponsorship. Mid-term advanced camp for 13 to 16 year old boys and girls from October 30 to November 1. Click on the MIDTERM CAMP button on the website for details and to sign up. Level 1/Award 1 Coaching Course Friday 30th November 7pm - 10pm, Saturday, December 1, 10am - 4pm, Friday, December 7, 7-10pm, Saturday, December 8, 10am-4pm, Contact @BarryMullane1 or barry.mullane.gpo.dublin@gaa.ie to book your place. Congratulations to Eoin Kennedy and Carl Browne who had a comprehensive win in the senior doubles semi-final against Gavin Buggy and Tommy Hynes, winning 21-3, 21-8. They will now face Meath pairing Brian Carroll and Gary McConnell in the All-Ireland final on Saturday, October 27 in Croke Park. Well done to the intermediate 1 camogie team who won their shield final, 3-5 to 1-9 against St Peregrines. Team spirit and a great work rate was in evidence and the players pushed hard to earn a great win. Well done to the players and to Aodh and Anne. Congrats to both our Minor Hurling teams who qualified for their respective Championship Quarter Finals. AFL7 Footballers also recorded a great 1-9 to 1-8 league win over Ballinteer St Johns.
ST FINIAN’S WELL done to the adult camogie team who beat Na Gael Oga away on Sunday to make it to the championship semi-final. Hard luck to the U-14 camogie Team, who very narrowly, beaten in the championship semi-final on Saturday. It was a great achievement to make it to the semi-final. St Finians GAA Club extends a huge thanks to VILA Clothes http://www. vila.com for sponsoring a new set of windcheaters for the U-8 girls team which will come in very hand for winter training. St Finians GAA Club asks its members and parents to support its sponsors. The Club AGM will take place on Wednesday, November 14 at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. Members are invited to submit nominations for election to the executive
committee for next year. Nomination and motion forms have been circulated by email to fully paid up Club Members. If you have not received one, please email pro.stfiniansswords.dublin@gaa.ie . Please note that the deadline for nominations is 5pm on Monday, October 22 and motions should be submitted via email to secretary. stfiniansswords.dublin@ gaa.ie or delivered to the clubhouse in a closed envelope for the attention of Paul Burke. The club is holding a Foundation Level coaching course on Wednesday, November 14 and 21 from 7pm to 9pm. Please note that the course is spread over the two dates. Contact Paul Lyons 087 176 1302 to book a place. Early booking is advisable as places are limited.
SKERRIES HARPS WELL done to the AFL2 senior footballers on their win over Clontart on Saturday and the junior footballers on their championship quarter final win over Clann Mhuire (Naul) on Sunday. The Moriarty Supervalu sponsored Minor Hurlers recorded a win over Clanna Gael Fontenoy on Sunday in the Championship. Hard luck to our senior camogie team on their defeat in the Champipnship this weekend, however congrats on being crowned Divosion 2 champions 2018 and gaining promotion to Division 1 for the coming season. The senior ladies recorded a midweek League win over the Man O War. Hard luck also to the U-16 hurlers and U-15 camogie team on their defeats over the weekend in championship semi finals. All the weekend results can be viewed at on our website. Juvenile and adult games weekly meetings take place each Thursday in the clubhouse. Zingo Result: 5-1-7-4-3-2-6; we had no winners of jackpot or dividend. Next week’s jackpot is €2,000 Dividend €600. Next draw will take place on Sunday, October 21 in the clubhouse. How do you win? You buy a ticket! You can also play on line at skerriesharps.ie and follow the links. Entries only €2 each or 3 for €5. Nice prize for Halloween! Academy continues every Saturday from 10am-11.30am. We are calling out for volunteers to help with teas/coffees during academy on Sat mornings. .if you can spare and hour or so once a month, contact Joanne 086 4058523 Club shop open weekly during Academy - for additional opening times keep an eye on our social media page! Shop is now stocking a full range of Masita club wear - Hoodys/Half Zips/Skinny Bottoms/Club T-shirts and replica jerseys as well as shorts/socks/gumshield etc.
YOUTH OLYMPICS : SHAMROCK’S TANYA SHINES
Watson dives into fifth in Argentina sport@dublingazette.com
S H A M RO C K D i v i n g Club’s Tanya Watson finished fifth in the Women’s 10m Platform event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. It was a superb performance, moving up a place from the preliminary rounds where she had ended sixth with a score of 362.45. In this event all divers progressed to the finals, with their best four dives of eight being added to the four dives later in the day. “This afternoon I did four dives, and I did eight this morning,” said a pleased Watson after the competition. “The first four dives were carried through, so it was important that I perform them well this morning, and they went well. My first dive this evening was better than this morning, so I was happy with that. “I improved in my score from the Preliminary by just under 10 points so that was a bonus as well,” added Watson, “it was nice to improve from Preliminary to Final, because that’s what you’re hoping to do.” Watson’s coach Jack
Lusk AC’s Miranda Tcheutchoua in action in Argentina. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile
Crewlow was pleased with how she went, “Tanya has had a fantastic day overall, she dived very strongly in the Preliminary this morning, we are delighted with her performance overall.”
Hammer-time Elsewhere, Lusk AC’s 3kg hammer thrower Miranda Tcheutchou
NEW SPONSOR Finian’s U-8s equipped for the winter season ST FINIAN’S GAA Club extendded a huge thanks to Fiona and Jason from VILA Clothes for sponsoring a new set of windcheaters for the Under-8 girls team. With the onset of the wetter, colder weather in recent weeks, the team are anticipating plenty of use from their new apparel.
finished in 14th place overall. She was 15th based on her first score of 54.65. The next three throws were registered as fouls. Disappointed with her performance in the first stage, the Lusk athlete said; “That was really bad for me. “I thought I was going to do better. In practice
I was in good shape, but it ended up not going so well. So, I hope I’ll just get better during the next competition. Next time I’m going to just go for it, that’s all I can do.” The score was combined with a second series on Monday after her second day of competition, with a score of 106.60.
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CAMOGIE: RUSSELL PARK SIDE HOLD OFF PEREGRINE’S SHIELD CHALLENGE
FOOTBALL
Lusk and O’Dwyer’s pair in Underdogs line-up
Brigid’s inters save their best for last
INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE SHIELD FINAL Naomh Brid Naomh Peregrine sport@dublingazette.com
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NAOMH BRID saved their best for last as they bounced back to beat Dublin 15 rivals Naomh Peregrine in the intermediate camogie shield final in superb fashion. Peregrines had inflicted a painful 4-14 to 1-8 defeat in round 2 of the championship in Blakestown. But, on a beautiful day for camogie in Russell Park, the Naomh Brid side gave a champagne performance in glorious sunshine to reverse this result to win by two points. From Goalie at No 1 to top of the
left at No 15 the performances were superb. Reacting first to win their own ball, supporting in numbers to stifle the progress of their opponent and create turnovers to launch their own attacks. The individual and collective effort was wonderful to watch. Martha McNally provided early pointed scores for Peregrines from frees and a 45 while Nh Brid responded with two points of their own. A wonderful reflex save from Grace Dunne prevented a certain Peregrine’s goal. With 23 minutes played, the sliotar was crossed from the endline 15 yards to the right of goal and was doubled on overhead by Aine O’Murchu to the back of the Peregrine’s net.
It was a key moment. From there, the hosts were on fire and added another point, before a second goal came from a 20-metre free by Carolyn McCarthy just before half time. That made it 2-3 to 0-4 at half-time. At half time, stand in manager for the day, Timmy O’Mahony provided calming counsel. The Peregrines’ onslaught was expected but the Naomh Brid resolve was strengthened. The visitors scored an early point but the Russell Park side’s response was superb, putting in key hooks and blocks, making it extremely hard though the Blakestown side did manage to two further points to get within range.
Midway through the half, Naomh Brid were awarded 20 metre free which just dipped under the crossbar to the back of the net. The next ten minutes saw huge endeavour by both teams to advance their respective causes, both cancelling each other with two points apiece. With five minutes left, Peregrines rattled the back of the net to set up a nail biting finish, the urging from both sets of supporters testimony to the closeness of the margin. On the stroke of normal time a rasping Peregrines shot fired inches wide. The customary 2 minutes of injury time ensues as Nh Peregrine chase a late winner but the hosts stayed firm and held on for their shield success.
ROUND Tower’s Lusk Stephen Harford and O’Dwyer’s Sean McCurdy have both been named in the Underdogs panel to face the Dublin senior team on Friday night in Parnell Park at 7.45pm. They are joined in the panel by three other Dubs: Scoil ui Chonaill’s Adam Wilson, Na Gaeil Oga’s Chiaran Mac Fhearghusa and Ballyboden St Enda’s Graham Heavey. GAA Beo will provide live coverage for the series finale with the broadcast starting at 7.20pm. The Underdogs team is managed by former Galway captain Ray Silke, former Cork ladies footballer Valerie Mulcahy and former Kerry footballer Paul Galvin. The Underdogs is a unique group of players, from different GAA clubs all across the country and these footballers have never played at senior intercounty championship level before. Over the last few weeks we have seen the players’ trials and training and listened to them tell their own stories on the Underdogs series on TG4. Now, after months of preparation and intense training they are ready to take on the Dubs. The original Underdogs series began on TG4 in 2003 and launched the careers of a number of All-Ireland champions, not least Kerry powerhouse Kieran Donaghy and Cork’s Pearse O’Neill. Dublin Manager Jim Gavin said: “I think the concept of Underdogs is a great one and we’re looking forward to playing this unique game under lights.”
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Parrott helps shoot Irish to top of qualifying group DAVE DONNELLY
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NORTHSIDER Troy Parrott was the star of the show as the Republic of Ireland topped their U n d e r- 1 9 E u r o p e a n Championship qualifying group in Longford. The Tottenham Hotspur striker - a product of Belvedere’s youth system - scored four times, including a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands, as Ireland breezed through to the elite qualifying round as top seeds. He is part of a squad that also features Balbriggan’s Jordan Doherty and have been in sparkling form. Ireland topped a group that contained the highlyrated Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Faroes with a flawless record of three wins from three. That culminated in a 2-1 win over a Netherlands side containing a handful of the reigning Under-17 European champions on Tuesday afternoon, a result that secured seeding for the elite round. That seeding could be vital as only the winners of each elite round group will qualify for the finals, which will take place in Armenia next July. Former Cherry Orchard schoolboy Nathan Collins, the son of former underage international David Collins, played all three games in the heart of the Irish defence. St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Brian Maher was between the sticks for
Troy Parrott was the star man for the Republic of Ireland Under-19s in their super qualifying campaign so far. Picture: Sportsfile
all three games, conceding just twice, while his teammate Richie O’Farrell was an unused reserve. The Stoke City man was joined by Bohemians pair Andy Lyons and Ali Reghba, both of whom have recently made the breakthrough to Keith Long’s first time in Phibsborough. Ireland have failed to qualify for the last seven tournaments, last reaching the finals when a squad featuring Jeff Hen-
drick and Matt Doherty were knocked out in the semi finals by winners Spain. Tom Mohan’s side won all three of their preliminary group games, which all took place at City Calling Stadium in Longford. There was a hint of revenge about the final outing as it was the Dutch who controversially knocked many of the same squad out of the under-17 Euros on penalties in England this sum-
mer. Five members of that side were represented in the Ireland line-up on Tuesday, while six of the Dutch side had made the step up to under-19 level. Adam Idah and Will Ferry were on target for Ireland after Ole ter Haar Romenij had given the Dutch an early lead against the run of play. Idah levelled on the half-hour and Ferry put the finish on a fine team move 20 minutes from
the end, and Ireland rode their luck a little as they hold on for a potentially pivotal victory. The two sides came into the game on the back of flawless records, having each beaten Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Faroe Islands in their first two games. The Netherlands boasted a superior goal difference of +11 to Ireland’s five, however, meaning anything other than a win would see Ireland qualify
as runners-up. Goals from Ferry, Idah and Parrott saw the home side to a 3-1 win over Bosnia in the opening game. Fo r m e r B e l ve d e re schooboy Parrott netted a hat-trick in the 3-0 win over the Faroes three days later to set up a winnertakes-all encounter with the Dutch on the final day. The draw for the elite round will take place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on December 6.