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Celebrations in Castleknock: Rory Corcoran, Eimear Stynes and Ciara and Jack King are pictured at the Castleknock Hurling and Football Club’s annual Juvenile Awards night which took place in Westmanstown Conference Centre last week. Full Gallery page 10. Picture: Shay Hogan

Parents fear for kids as gang attacks rise SYLVIA POWNALL HUNDREDS of people concerned at a spike in street crime packed a public meeting in Malahide on Tuesday where the clear message was: “Enough is enough.”

Communities in the seaside town and neighbouring Portmarnock have been

terrorised by a gang of thugs with 15 assaults and muggings reported in a fortnight.

On Halloween night up to 200 youths congregated outside a supermarket intent on causing trouble and it took over 40 gardai to escort them from the area.

Darragh O’Brien TD (FF), who cochaired the meeting, said: “We had par-

ents there whose kids were attacked.

People are genuinely scared about what’s happening.”

He said Fingal had lost one in five of its gardai and lack of visible policing on the streets means “our communities are not being protected”.

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Monument to honour Rescue 116 heroes call A MONUMENT to honour the four coastguard heroes lost on a rescue mission last year is being considered for location in Fingal.

Father-of-three Ciaran Smith, from Oldtown, was among the crew on the Rescue 116 helicopter which went down off the Mayo coast in March 2017.

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Balbriggan’s €20m EVERY THURSDAY! makeover will be the ‘envy of the country’

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A NEW harbour, free WiFi and a skate park are just some of the elements of an ambitious €20 million-plus investment to make Balbriggan the “envy of the country”.

The public are being encouraged to have an input into plans for a major rejuvenation project to give the seaside town a much-needed economic and social facelift.

Balbriggan Leadership Group and Fingal County Council hope the transformation will put the town firmly on the map for tourists and provide amenities for young people.

Proposals include a new river park which will flow through new public areas in the town down to a reimagined harbour and marina and link up with a new greenway.

Council chief executive Paul Reid said: “The plan goes much deeper than public spaces and amenities. It will involve every area of local lives – employment, education,

Taoiseach drops in for schools’ update

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PUPILS of St Luke’s NS and Tyrellstown Educate Together NS are expected to be reunited under one roof again before Christmas.

Education Minister Joe McHugh visited both schools last week with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and FG Dail candidate Emer Currie for an update on progress. They heard that work is well under way and the remedial work on the remaining classrooms will be completed in coming weeks.

A transition process will be needed to bring children currently off-site at neighbouring schools back to the Tyrellstown schools.

Ms Currie welcomed the news and told Dublin Gazette: “After such a difficult period for teachers, parents, children and the community I am glad to hear the remedial work is well under way. From talking to the principals, it is their hope to have all the children back together before Christmas.”

The schools were among four closed for safety reasons in October after structural issues came to light. Ms Currie said: “Serious questions will be addressed about building work standards, school building processes and regulations.”

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skills, local economy and enterprise, and community affairs and integration.”

Mr Reid acknowledged that antisocial behaviour had become an issue and said the local authority was keen to include input from gardai, the HSE, social protection and business communities.

He said: “If you don’t look at the growth of Balbriggan in a strategic way, you’re leaving yourself wide open to the potential growth of drug gangs, new young drug gangs between various different communities, i n c l u d i n g n o n - Ir i s h .

That’s an element of it.”

DCU president Brian MacCraith, who is head of the leadership group for the development, said that the new public ame-

Emer Currie with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tim Stapleton and Emma McCabe

Architect plans suggesting (top) new boat house plans, and (above) Quay St plaza

nities that will come with this will be “the envy of the country”.

He added: “The transformation is already beginning, with free town centre WiFi, a new skate park and a heritage trail just a few of the initiatives due to be unveiled in a short period of time.

“At the moment, this town is missing a heart – a properly functioning town centre.

“In a few years’ time, the centre of the town will have been transformed with public amenities flowing from the River Bracken and the Millpond Park through Quay Street down to a completely reimagined harbour.”

A strategy will be published in March of next year – directly influenced by the results of the ‘Our Balbriggan’ survey.

To make a submission, visit Balbriggan.ie or use the #ourbalbriggan tag on social media platforms.

Hundreds march in Rush school protest

HUNDREDS of people joined staff and students of St Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush for a street march on Tuesday to protest at the lack of school places.

Parents were left reeling recently when they discovered that demand for spaces had almost doubled – meaning 104 families were turned down in the chase for 120 places available for new first-year students next year.

Thanks to a swiftly-mounted campaign, including a protest outside the Dail by students and staff, four prefabs will be provided next September.

However, swelling national school numbers confirm there is still a desperate need to build the new school Rush was promised in 2007 and for which a site was agreed in 2009.

The whole of St Joseph’s marched the 2km from the existing school premises to the new site to highlight the delay and to call on the Department of Education to fast-track the project.

The Board of Management later said they were heartened by the “massive support”.

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LEGACY: CLLRS CONSIDERING A LOCATION FOR A MEMORIAL

Calls for Fingal monument to honour the Rescue 116 heroes SYLVIA POWNALL

A MONUMENT to honour the four coastguard heroes lost on a rescue mission last year is being considered for location in Fingal.

Father-of-three Ciaran Smith, from Oldtown, was among the crew on the Rescue 116 helicopter which went down off the Mayo coast in March 2017.

Last week, Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) raised the issue of a lasting tribute to Ciaran and his colleagues and said the council should make it a priority for 2019.

He said: “Ciaran was a very proud Fingallian, originally from Swords, who made his life in Oldtown with his wife Martina and his three young children.

“Remembering his parents and his brother and sister as well who were devastated in terms of not only losing a son, a husband and a brother, but also the daily tragedy of his remains never being recovered and, please God, some day they will.

Rescue 116 heroes (clockwise from top left) Ciaran Smith, Paul Ormsby, Dara Fitzpatrick and Mark Duffy

“My hope here is that in collaboration with the Irish Coastguard, the local authority and the family,

it would be fitting for Fingal County Council to recognise Ciaran’s remarkable bravery in terms of

giving his life to save others.”

The bodies of captain Dara Fitzpatrick and co-pilot Mark Duffy were recovered after their Sikorsky S-92 came down close to Black Rock Island in bad weather on March 14 last year.

The remains of winchman Ciaran Smith (38), and winch operator Paul Ormsby, from Ballyfermot, remain lost at sea.

Earlier this year, family, friends and colleagues took part in a charity cycle in memory of Ciaran – a keen cyclist and member of Wild Geese GAA Club.

Cllr Cathal Boland (Ind) seconded the motion for a lasting tribute.

He said: “The contribution that these men and women make to their community is phenomenal.

“This council should take this opportunity to create something memorable ... a lasting tribute to Ciaran and his legacy.”

The motion was passed and the local authority will now consider how best to honour the four fallen crew.

FASTNews The outdoor service of

Christmas fair remembrance and lighting Christmas tree over at Old ofwillthebehospice followed by refreshserved indoors. Anyone Borough NS ments who would like to support by THE Old Borough National School in Swords is holding its annual Christmas Fair this Saturday, December 1 from noon to 3pm.

Entrance is through the main doors on Church Road, with admission priced at just €2 for adults and children go free, and everyone is welcome.

There will be something for everyone, including handmade gifts and toys, books, cakes, games, raffle, wheel of fortune, lunch and festive treats and Santa’s grotto.

Tree of Life lighting at D15 hospice

A TREE Of Life ceremony will be held at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, in memory of lost loved ones on Thursday, December 6 at 7.30pm.

sponsoring a light on the tree but who is unable to attend the event can do so by contacting www.sfh.ie, or call 01 832 7535.

Toastmasters to celebrate

IN DECEMBER, Dublin 15 Toastmasters will complete its first full year as a club and members will mark the occasion at their meetings on Wednesday, December 5 and 19 in St Mochta’s Parish Centre, Porterstown.

The meetings are generally fun-packed, educational and entertaining, providing the tools for you to develop important skills to communicate effectively.

Toastmasters meetings are open to all adults and you do not need an invitation. Just come along on the night or contact Tony at 086 822 1274 for further information.

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EU kids were great – thanks for the help to launch this programme!

AN TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar was delighted to meet some fifth-class pupils from Castleknock Educate Together NS recently at Government Buildings.

Sarah Cooay, Scot Rossiter, Sophie Deegan, Conor McGuirk, Luke Rossiter and Alicia McDonald joined the Taoiseach to help with the national launch of the 2018/2019 Blue Star Programme.

Implemented by European Movement Ireland, the programme allows primary school pupils across the country to learn about the EU through creative activities and projects which complement the national curriculum.

Mr Varadkar thanked the pupils for their help, and spoke about the importance of educating young citizens about the EU, our ties and links to it, and how to explain and discuss our long-standing mutual relationship. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

CASTLEKNOCK: AN BORD PLEANALA’S APPROVAL SLAMMED BY LOCALS

15m phone mast near school ‘beggars belief’ SYLVIA POWNALL

A DECISION to grant permission for a 15m phone mast near a school and church in Castleknock

has been blasted as “disgraceful”.

An Bord Pleanala ruled in favour of the mast, despite three months ago rejecting an application

for a lower mast of 12m on the same site because it would be visually intrusive.

The site at the entrance to Laurel Lodge shopping centre is within 50 metres of a 500-pupil primary school, a busy creche, a community centre and a church.

Local Labour representative John Walsh said: “The decision by An Bord Pleanala is disgraceful and completely contrary to a number of previous planning decisions on the same application.

“It simply beggars belief that the board has chosen to grant the appeal in favour of the mast, having previously rejected a lower phone tower of 12 metres as visually intrusive and an undesirable precedent as late as August this year.”

A n B o rd P l e a n a l a chose to overrule its own inspector who agreed with professional planners in Fingal County Council in recommend-

ing rejection of the structure.

Mr Walsh said: “It is quite extraordinary that the Bord chose to consider a second application by the same applicant on this site, which was very similar to the first application except for the greater height of the mast.

“They then proceeded to give a decision which directly contradicted the logic and reasoning of its own decision three months ago.

‘Visually intrusive’ “Residents now have to deal with the prospect of a visually intrusive phone tower in a car park, right beside Scoil Thomais NS and St Thomas the Apostle Church.”

The local Telecommunications Mast Action Group claims the second application is null and void under Section 37(5) of the 2000 Planning and Development Act. The action group con-

tends that the application should never have been accepted by Fingal County Council for consideration in the first place while there was an outstanding appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanala.

A spokesperson said: “We believe that this proposed telecommunications mast represents a serious health hazard and also its scale, height, siting and prominent location would be environmentally disastrous for the surrounding area.”

In its ruling, An Bord Pleanala said the “proposed monopole structure, while noticeable, would not be intrusive ...” in direct contradiction of its ruling in August.

Mr Walsh said this was “simply ludicrous”, adding: “There is no reasonable explanation for such a radical U-turn. Decisions like this threaten to bring the board and the planning process itself into disrepute.”

The new law is crucial for Dublin Airport’s new runway

Noise regulation law to be published this month THE new law governing noise regulation which is needed to allow Dublin Airport’s new runway to be fully operational is due to be published this month.

Transport Minister Shane Ross got Cabinet approval last week for his Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill.

The legislation designates Fingal County Council as the authority to oversee noise levels at the airport and ensure measures are taken to limit the impact of aircraft noise on nearby residents.

The Dail is due to debate the issue next week and Minister Ross has stated that he hopes to have it “swiftly enacted” by the end of the year with the runway on schedule for delivery by early 2021.

Residents neighbouring the airport are unhappy with the proposal to lift restrictions on night-time flights and have voiced concerns that Fingal County Council is not the appropriate body to act as noise regulator.

Public representatives have also raised the issue, pointing out that the airport is the biggest rate-payer in Fingal and questions should be asked about the independence and objectivity of the council’s role.

The 3.1km landing strip will cost in the region of €320million and tourism chiefs say it is a vital expansion to operations at the airport, where passenger numbers have rapidly increased from 19 million to 31 million people.

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CLONSILLA: TEEN FIGHTING RARE FORM OF LEUKAEMIA DENIED MEDICAL CARD

FUNDING

‘Why is my life not important enough for them to help me?’

Grants set to help Fingal groups

SYLVIA POWNALL

A TEENAGER battling l e u ka e m i a w h o wa s denied a medical card has written to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar asking: “Why am I being punished for having cancer?”

Orla O’Farrell from Clonsilla posted an open letter to Mr Varadkar after she was refused a medical card because her father’s income is slightly over the threshold.

Her treatment could end up costing thousands of euro and former Tesco worker Orla has blasted the system for failing to support her in her hour of need.

She said: “Why is a 19-year-old girl being given added stress over this when she already has enough stress about living with a life-threatening illness?

“Why am I being punished for having cancer?

And why is my life not important enough for them to help me?”

Orla was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia in August after she noticed a cluster of bruises on the backs of her legs.

She said: “It was out

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My application said I was above the threshold by minus €42

of the blue, I wasn’t sick beforehand or anything. I had no symptoms except for a few bruises. I was meant to start a new job the next week ...

“They did blood and bone marrow tests. I’ve a really rare form [of leukaemia] and it’s very, very aggressive. Doctors said if they could get me through the first few days I had a good chance. It was very touch and go.”

Orla presumed her health insurance would cover her medical costs but they only covered

in-patient procedures and she is now receiving treatment as an outpatient.

Her parents were told to apply for a medical card on her behalf but were refused and her own application was also rejected. An appeal was not successful.

Orla fumed: “If we had lots of money I wouldn’t be looking for this. Before I got sick I had my own job. My parents don’t fund me, so why did they have to apply?

“My application came

back and it said I was above the threshold by minus €42, which confused me.”

The family survives on Orla’s dad’s wage since her mother gave up work to care for her elderly parents and he also supports his cousin who has health issues.

Orla said: “We had letters from the hospital and from my doctor saying that they seriously advise them to give it to me only for the duration of my illness. We don’t want it for any longer than that.”

Mums sign up for a breakfast club to network, make friends TWO Dublin mums who set up a monthly social event for busy women have seen the venture go from strength to strength.

The Breakfast Club is the brainchild of working mums Sarah Geday and Sarah Bridgeman who wanted to provide a forum for women of all ages and backgrounds to connect with each other.

Between working out of the home, working in the home, and raising children, they realised their time was not their own and personal space had become a commodity.

Sarah told Dublin Gazette: “With

research it became obvious that we weren’t the only ladies in that boat, and although leading busy lives, for many it has become a rat race and lonely for those at home.

“We decided to take action and set up a monthly event. Somewhere we can all feel comfortable, unjudged, where we can bring back a sense of self and build our social confidence.

“Our aim is to empower, motivate and inspire women, and help reduce the isolation many women feel when working in the home.

“At the Breakfast Club, women come to have brekkie with old pals

or meet new ones, listen to inspiring and empowering speakers, and – better yet – have someone to entertain their kids in a separate area of the room, ensuring no one is left out.”

There have been three sell-out Breakfast Club events in Castleknock, to date, and a makeup masterclass is planned for December with Leonard Daly.

The Happy Pear twins Dave and Steve Flynn will give a talk and demo in January.

Fur details of events, see www. thebreakfast-club.com.

Brave teen Orla O’Farrell from Clonsilla has posted an open letter to Mr Varadkar after she was refused a medical card, even though she is fighting leukaemia

GRANTS have been approved for a number of Fingal organisations under the Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards.

In all, 85 voluntary and community groups secured funding of between €1,000 and €5,000 for new projects to improve their locality.

Some of the heroes behind the groups will be honoured by Dublin Bus with a selection of short videos celebrating their work to be released on social media.

Grants of €2,000 have been allocated to Baldoyle Racecourse Community, Cuidiu (Dublin North East Branch), and Meakstown Community Council.

Awards of €1,000 have been approved for Donabate Portrane Community Centre, Fingal Rowing Club, Fingal Tae-kwondo and Rush AFC.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

DCU lecturers Dr Melissa Corbally and Anne Kerwan

Aoife O’Neill and Laura Reynolds. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Mary Cleary, Anne Brennan and Adel McDermott

Rachel Hoey and Brenda-Lee O’Neill

Olwyen Lynch, Tawanda Sungai and Fr Tony O’Riordan

Aoife Connolly, Zarina Estrada and Kayla Ann Flood

Rachael Rowe and Charlene Scanlon

Esther Ngigi and Catherine Njoroge

Connolly Hospital nurses graduation

Marguerite Acarreta, Louise Geraghty, Angela Lally, Judy McEntee, Karen O’Sullivan, Shanthi John and Deirdre Brennan

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SPIKE IN ASSAULTS AND MUGGINGS

Swell of anger over gang thugs on the rampage SYLVIA POWNALL

A PUBLIC meeting called in the wake of a spike in assaults and muggings earlier this week heard from angry residents who say enough is enough.

The meeting is the first in a series organised by Darragh O’Brien TD (FF) and Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF) in response to a spate of serious incidents across Fingal.

Locals in Malahide and Portmarnock were left reeling after gangs of youths travelled by train to terrorise residents of both towns in recent weeks.

Over the course of Halloween week alone 15 people were assaulted and mugged in six separate incidents and one pregnant woman was threatened

with violence.

Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting Deputy O’Brien said: “People need to be angry about what’s happening and they need to start lobbying. Other areas are seeing increases in gardai but we’re not.

“We’re down from 832 gardai to 705 across all our stations in north Dublin for a population of over 300,000 people. It’s absolutely nuts.”

He said the last week of October was “a particularly bad week”, adding: “We had a group of nearly 200 youths, and that wasn’t an exaggeration, congregating outside Dunnes in Portmarnock on Halloween night.

“We had incidents all over north Dublin during the course of the summer, in Donabate, in Lusk, and again

in Malahide and Portmarnock.”

The TD said he had information pointing to the same group of offenders from north Dublin carrying out most of the attacks, who are known to gardai.

He said gardai were trying to do their job “basically with one hand tied behind their backs because they don’t have the resources they need”.

Malahide station is down to 27 gardai from 44 in 2009, Skerries is down from 12 to eight, Swords has been cut from 87 to 78 and Rush station remains closed.

Meetings will be held in Swords, Lusk and Rush, Balbriggan and Skerries, and Donabate/Portrane over the next couple of months.

Talented Lusk teen super excited for Late Late Show ISHBEL Daguman, 13, from Lusk who is one of the young talents chosen to appear on the Late Late Toy Show this Friday night. Details of Ishbel’s performance are top secret but she is super excited about the show. The Late Late Toy Show airs on RTE One on Friday at 9.35pm

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DONABATE PORTRANE COMMUNITY

Disappointment at provision of schools DONABATE Portrane Community Council has expressed disappointment at a reply from the Education Minister about the provision of schools for the area.

The Local Area Plan states that the first of four schools to be built is on the Spires East land near Ballymastone owned by the council – but the first of four new schools will instead now be built on privately-owned land at Corballis.

Minister McHugh was told that the taxpayer has to pay for the purchase of the site and that Government policy is to build schools on State land where possible.

However Minister McHugh replied that site identification and acquisition was under way with the assistance of the council and that the Corballis lands are likely to be developed ahead of those at Ballymastone.

He said: “As you may be aware, signifi-

cant infrastructural works at Corballis are being funded under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund which are intended to facilitate the development of approximately 1,200 residential units by 2021.

“The requirement for school places that is anticipated to emerge from this development at Corballis contributed significantly to the decision to open the new school in Donabate.”

A spokesperson for DPCC said local democracy was being undermined and this was of serious concern for the community council.

A business plan on the need for a school at the Spires East site has been submitted

by Donabate Portrane Community Council to the Department of Education.

This outlines the phasing of the local area plan and rationale for putting the next school on the Spires East site.

Local children enjoy the Lego approach to learning PICTURED are Oscar Kenny and Eve Maguire from Malahide Portmarnock Educate Together NS who took part in the global pilot of a new Lego learning programme involving just four countries.

Senior infants from the newly-opened MPET joined

children from the Central Model Infants’ School on Marlborough Street in the city centre for the Junior Discovery learning initiative.

Working in teams of four, the kids got to design a model and make it move, learning basic engineering skills.

Householder in court over ‘man in van’ dumping SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council has warned householders to steer clear of illegal waste collectors after it succeeded in taking a waste enforcement case to court.

The defendant, who gave her black bag domestic waste to a rogue operator, was found to have committed an offence under the Waste Management Act 1996.

The case was pursued under an amended section of the Act which says ‘a person shall not cause or facilitate the abandonment, dumping, or unauthorised management or treatment of waste’.

Rubbish found dumped in a field in the Ward area of Fingal was traced back to the defendant who was ordered to pay the council €2,000 as a contribution towards

its legal costs.

A council spokesperson said: “An investigation by waste enforcement officers revealed that the defendant gave her black bag domestic waste to an illegal waste collector ie ‘Man in a Van’ who then illegally disposed of the waste on private property.

“The illegal collection and disposal of waste continues to pose a serious risk to the environment with significant fines, payment of legal fees and prosecution for anyone found guilty of giving their waste to an unauthorised waste collector.

“Man in a Van operators offering low-cost waste collection services or free recycling services should be treated with caution. Waste should only be given to an authorised waste collector with a valid waste collection permit.”

The spokesperson warned: “Fingal County Council actively pursue every case where there is suspicion of illegal waste activity or the improper disposal of waste.”

The defendant, who did not have a bin collection service, pleaded guilty in Dublin District Court and Judge Anthony Halpin applied the Probation Act, ordering payment of €2,000 towards the cost of investigating and prosecuting the case.

The National Waste Collection Permit Office (www.nwcpo.ie, 057 9357428) has responsibility for administering the waste collection permitting system on behalf of all local authorities in the State.

The council urges anyone who suspects someone is offering an illegal waste collection service to contact them on 01 8905000 or at environment@fingal.ie.

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COMMUNITY: MAJESTIC PIECES HELP TO HIGHLIGHT AREA’S RICH, VIBRANT

New Swords sculptures combine local beauty, heritage and nature SYLVIA POWNALL

A FOUR-METRE high piece of bog oak dating back five centuries is among a series of sculptures installed in Swords to reflect its heritage, history and culture.

The striking works at Pinnock Hill, Seatown Road, Seatown roundabout and estuary roundabout are the brainchild of Fingal County Council’s Colm Rigney.

The parks supervisor said his aim is that they add visual appeal and provide a link to the human and natural past amid the hustle and bustle of the modern town.

This sculpture at Pinnock Hill features oak from the Bog of Allen, with a surround built from limestone kerbs taken from renovation works in North Street.

inches thick.

It includes carvings of local landmarks such as the Round Tower, Church Road, Swords Castle and Bridge St. At Seatown Round-

It also depicts a calla lily (sign of peace) and two swans (sign of loyalty) in full flight on their way to the Swords Estuary.

The sculpture on North Street features a 100-yearold piece of cedar, which is 14 foot in length and five

about, planting and vintage farming equipment is intended “to tie up with some of the wonderful gardens in Fingal and our long-standing affiliation with market gardening,” according to Mr Rigney.

The red deer at the

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They add visual appeal and provide a link to the human and natural past

Estuary Roundabout was inspired by the close connections of the animals to Fingal including herds bred by Lord Talbot at Malahide Demesne, Lord Considine of Portrane, and Lord Gainsfort of Howth Demesne.

Red deer have been bred successfully by the Ward Union from 1821 to the present, with some donated to the farm at Newbridge House and Demesne in Donabate.

A rock garden has also been constructed at Bridge Street which features a bespoke curved m a h o g a ny c h a t t i n g bench.

An original early 20th

Century hand water pump, complete with Balrothery District Council plaque, has been restored.

A granite gate post engraved in Ogham script recovered from Swords

HISTORY

Colm Rigney, district supervisor of Parks, Fingal County Council and David Fallon, general operative, operations department, at the North Street sculpture in Swords

Castle during excavation works serves as the name-

stone at the entrance to the garden.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Hanah O’Hanlon with award winner

Ciara Ní Brugha with Under 16 award winner. Pictures: Shay Hogan

Ciara Ní Brugha with Under 12 winner

Under 15 award winner

Tom Quinn with Under 9 award winner

Awards celebrations in Castleknock

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ASTLEKNOCK Hurling and Football Club’s annual Juvenile Awards night took place in Westmanstown Conference Centre last week.

The event was attended by more than 700 juvenile hurlers and footballers from Under 8s up to under 16s and awards were presented to

outstanding players.

It was a great year for the Juvenile section with highlights particularly for the under 15 girls who won the Division 1 Camogie League title and under 16 boys who were crowned Hurling ‘A’ Championship winners.

Hannah O’Hanlon, Rory Corcoran, Joanne Cantwell, Eimer Stynes and Jack King

Jack King with award winner

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The Portmarnock Brownies leading the Christmas carols at the turning on of the PSLC Chrsitmas lights.

Picture: Alison O’Hanlon

Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club welcomes Santa

Jack Canavan

Brian and Louise with their kids Alex and Kate

Launching World’s First Connected Restaurant

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V presenter Laura Whitmore was in Dublin last week to launch the world’s first Connected Restaurant powered by the Three Network and using Samsung technology. Opening from November 29 to December 2, the Connected Restaurant will bring together Dublin and Sydney, Australia. Diners will enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with a twist in an exclusive setting, allowing those who cannot be together for the festive season dine together as if at the same table.

Reservations are now open and can be made online throughTheConnectedRestaurant.com. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Shona Halley and Max Gayler

Abbey O’Brien

Darren and Holly Smith

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FASTNews

Corduff residents and supporters from Dublin City Council celebrate winning the Urban Neighbourhoods category

Paul Gilsenan, President of Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce; Akira Oyama, Vice President, Ricoh; and Paul Kavanagh, Ambassador of Ireland to Japan

Swords firm named Company of the Year SWORDS-BASED Ricoh has been named company of the year at the Ireland Japan Business Awards 2018.

The award follows significant investment from Ricoh in the Irish market with a €6.5million HQ opened in 2017 and plans to more than double its workforce to 190 by 2020.

In the last year alone, the company has donated €175,000 worth of technology to Temple Street Children’s Hospital and €30,000 worth of collaborative technologies to charity FoodCloud.

Phil Keoghan, CEO, Ricoh Ireland & UK, said: “Ricoh’s relationship with Ireland started in the 1980s when 34 Irish graduates joined Ricoh in Japan through the FÁS training scheme.

“Almost four decades on, Ricoh Ireland has become a shining example of the positive impact that global organisations can have on the communities in which they operate.”

Street lighting upgrade

Stand-up comedy events

AN UPGRADE to street lighting along Turvey Avenue from Donabate train station to Beresford estate is being considered as part of the council’s works programme for 2019 subject to budget.

The issue was raised at a local area meeting of Fingal County Council by Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) who asked said the need for improved lighting should be addressed as a matter of urgency.

He said it should be prioritised “given it is proving extremely hazardous to both motorists and pedestrians and also given this stretch of road is now densely populated and needs to be fully lit up at night given how busy it is”.

The council replied: “The upgrading of the street lighting along Turvey Avenue from Donabate Train Station to Beresford.

THE last in a series of standup comedy events takes place in the Lord Mayor’s pub in Swords this Sunday December 2.

The final Lightning Comedy session will see the return of favourites Al Foran, Mags McHugh, Stephen Russell and Robbie Ford.

Comedian and playwright David Gilna is delighted with the success of the venture and says he is looking forward to 2019 as he starts work on a new play set in six Irish pubs around the globe.

Sunday’s gig will feature 14 comedians in all including John Colleary and Fran Winston. Doors open at 7.30pm with tickets priced at e10. Swords Express Charity Calendars will also be on sale with profits going to AWARE.

Local entries shine in National Pride of Place awards CORDUFF won best Urban Neighbourhood in the national Pride of Place awards while Baldoyle was named runner up in the Islands and Coastal Communities category.

Baldoyle residents pictured with their runners up award

Members of both groups joined 800 other volunteer heroes from across the country for the awards which are regarded as the Oscars of the community sector.

Pride of Place celebrates the often unsung work of community groups that selflessly work to make local neighbourhoods a better place to live in, work in or visit. Pictures: David Keane

POLITICS: STANDING DOWN DUE TO OTHER WORK COMMITMENTS

Swords poll topper quits council seat SYLVIA POWNALL

SINN FEIN Cllr Philip Lynam will quit his seat on Fingal County Council at the local authority’s December meeting, he has confirmed.

The Swords area representative topped the poll in the local elections in 2014 and was widely regarded as a certainty for a return to office in 2019.

However earlier this week Cllr Lynam, 38, announced his dec ision to stand down due to other work commitments.

Admitting it was a bittersweet and difficult

Cllr Philip Lynam

decision he told Dublin Gazette: “I’ve just started a new job with Renault and I’m out the door it’s so busy at the moment.

“I’ve tried to juggle both jobs and having a young family but it can’t be done. I had a chat with the party and told

them I couldn’t make time for both, it was not sustainable.

“Something had to give and that something is my council seat. I’d rather give 100 per cent commitment to something I’m doing and it’s not fair to the party or the people I represent if I can’t.”

Cllr Lynam said he had thoroughly enjoyed his five years on the council and thanked party colleagues including Deputy Louise O’Reilly and local grassroots members.

He added: “I’ve helped constituents in numero u s a re a s i n c l u d i n g

housing, employment and community-based projects. I’d like to think I’ve done them [Sinn Fein] proud and I’m still very much an active member.”

A n i n te r n a l p a r t y selection process is now under way to choose a successor who will be coopted onto the council to replace Cllr Lynam and well-placed to retain the seat for Sinn Fein in next year’s local elections.

He said the council had become increasingly demanding on his time and he was critical of delays in getting motions onto the agenda and debated in chamber.

He added: “It took eight months to get the water charges on the table. Things should be dealt with quicker. It’s been very tough and at the end of the day I’ve a young family.”

Cllr Lynam said he would not rule out a return to politics at a later stage. He said: “I wish my replacement on the council all the best and I will continue to work with them.

“Next month will be my final meeting and it will be a little bit emotional for me. But there’s still a little crack in the door so it’s not fully shut just yet.”

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COURTS: VIOLENCE A COMMON COMPONENT OF THREE FINGAL CASES BEFORE THE B ENCH

Lusk man jailed for his savage attack on then girlfriend SYLVIA POWNALL

A MAN who broke bones in his ex-partner’s face and tore out clumps of her hair was last week jailed for two years.

Father-of-one John Brennan (44), of Dun Emer Place, Lusk pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to his then girlfriend.

He was sentenced to three years in prison with the final 12 months suspended for the vicious attack on the woman at his home on August 31, 2014.

The victim, who sustained several broken bones in her face and had clumps of her hair torn out, told the court that the “terror and torture” she endured would haunt her forever.

The court heard Brennan hit the woman after a

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The court heard that the woman suffers from severe anxiety, panic attacks, night terrors and flashbacks verbal disagreement and struck her head off the steering wheel when she tried to take refuge in his car.

He dragged her by the hair back inside the house and continued to punch her in the face until she managed to escape.

She sustained three fractures to her eye socket, nasal bone and cheekbone, which had to be fitted with a plate during surgery. The woman also suffered a black eye, bruising on her face, finger and lower back, and tufts of her hair were pulled out.

The court heard that the woman suffers from severe anxiety, panic attacks, night terrors and flashbacks where she remembers being punched and hearing her bones crack.

In a victim impact statement read out in court on her behalf, the woman said she remembered the first punch to her face as clearly as if it were yesterday.

“I remember the bones in my face cracking and the blood rushing. I was in agony and could hardly move,” she said.

The mother-of-three

Paying tribute to Ireland’s deaths in The Great War A MODERN son of Fingal paid tribute to Fingal’s and Dublin’s fallen as he discussed the 35,000 Irish deaths related to World War One, with his address in the city centre last weekend – where the Hauntings Soldier was preparing to leave St Stephen’s Green – providing a quiet moment of contemplation for the legacy and loss of war.

On a short loan to Ireland as the country also joined the international community to commemorate the First World War’s armistice anniverary, the statue – created in Dorset – saw a hushed crowd listen to Cllr Cathal Boland (Ind) as he paid tribute to Ireland’s dead from The Great War. Addressing the onlookers, the Fingal County Council councillor referred to Thomas Michael Kettle (February 9, 1880 – September 9, 1916), who was killed in an advance at Ginchy on September 9. He read Kettle’s famous poem to his young daughter, Betty, which was written just days before

he was killed at Ginchy. An excerpt includes: “So here, while the mad guns curse overhead, “And tired men sigh with mud for couch and floor, “Know that we fools, now with the foolish dead, “Died not for flag, nor King, nor Emperor, “But for a dream, born in a herdsman’s shed, “And for the secret Scripture of the poor. “ Speaking after the event, Cllr Boland said: “The statue represents a part of our history; to ignore or deny that history is to refute our very being.

“Great Irishmen fought in the European War – not to support an empire, but because it was the best course of action to achieve the nation’s goals.

Others stayed and fought in the war here at home, while others fought in both theatres. They were all Irishmen doing what they believed to be right.”

said that afterwards she couldn’t eat for months due to her broken facial bones and the stitches in her mouth and was completely dependent on the care of her son.

Revealing that she is now on medication and gets through each day one at a time, she added: “I really thought he was going to kill me.”

Judge Melanie Greally said it was unfortunate that the victim was subjected to a lengthy and anxious wait for court proceedings and she hoped the conclusion of the case would help in her recovery.

The court heard that Brennan has worked in the same position as a dispatch manager for 24 years and has a fivemonth-old son with a new partner.

Man pleads guilty and apologises for his screwdriver assault on Luas commuter

A MAN who left a Luas passenger “pouring blood” after assaulting him with a screwdriver has apologised to his victim.

Lee Murray (23), formerly of Sheepmoor Lawn, Blanchardstown, pleaded guilty to assault of commuter Sam Hess causing him harm.

He also admitted producing a screwdriver during the assault on a Luas tram on the morning of November 11, 2016.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Hess was on his way to work at a building site head-

ing to the Rialto stop on the Luas red line when Murray and a group of men and women got on the tram.

One man asked Hess for a cigarette and he offered him the entire

a later stop and sought medical attention.

CCTV footage of the attack was played back to the judge on a laptop.

Murray, who has 34 previous convictions, said he was very drunk,

packet. Murray then pulled out a flat-head screwdriver and pushed it into his knuckle, demanding he empty his pockets.

The group got off the tram and Hess got off at

had taken tablets and the incident was a blur.

Judge Cormac Quinn adjourned sentencing to 15 February and ordered the production of a report from the Probation Service.

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Murray, who has 34 previous convictions, said he was very drunk and had taken tablets

Teenager, accomplice targeted elderly delivery man in a vicious Clonee assault A SCHOOLBOY who violently attacked and robbed an elderly delivery man in Clonee is facing a four-year suspended jail term, a court has heard.

Jabari Crichlow, of Rivervale Park in Dunleer, Co Louth, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to robbery at Deerhaven Avenue in Clonee.

The 18-year-old, who moved from the D15 area after the attack, and an accomplice targeted a 66-year-old man delivering food to a housing estate.

Gardai said that when the victim

arrived at the delivery address he found no lights on at the house.

The youths repeatedly kicked and punched him in the head and he suffered a broken nose in the vicious attack.

The man said he could not continue to work and that he still gets nervous passing groups of people and cannot stay out after dark.

The judge adjourned the case for reports, warning a suspended prison sentence was being considered.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF WHAT DUBLIN’S MARKETS HAVE TO OFFER

DUBLIN IS PACKED WITH AMAZING MARKETS FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF DUBLIN’S BEST MARKETS

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HETHER you are looking for a bag of organic vegetables, a cheap bike or some rare 1970’s Krautrock vinyl then the great range of markets scattered across Dublin are well worth exploring. Street markets enjoyed a golden age during the recession as many landlords were under pressure and willing to try different options to ensure their property wasn’t lying empty.

They also had a positive impact on the economy of the city as many small startups tested their products out on the street markets.

Traders could learn their pitch and interact with potential customers one to one as Dublin’s street markets drew bigger and bigger crowds.

Since the advent of the recovery, and rising rents, street markets in the capital have been hit hard with seven closing down in the last few years.

Thankfully there are still some great ones left each with their vast array of amazing stuff waiting to be discovered.

With so many to choose from we’ve picked out a few of Dublin’s best.

DUBLIN FLEA MARKET

HOWTH MARKET

BLACKROCK MARKET

THE Dublin Flea Market celebrates its 10th birthday this month and is now one of Dublin’s best loved and most popular markets.

Currently, the market are located at Point Square, beside the 3Arena, for some very exciting Christmas markets coming up in two weekends December - the 6th to 9th and the 13th to 16th.

It’s an indoor market with over 70 stalls selling everything from quality vintage clothes to second hand bikes, antiques and furniture. There is also an organic food open on market days with an excellent selection of produce.

HOWTH Market was established in 2009 and has grown massively in popularity among locals, tourists and visitors from out of town.

Located conveniently on the Harbour Road opposite Howth Dart station, it underwent a major upgrade in the summer of 2013 and is now very well equipped to deal with the huge crowds every weekend.

Offering an eclectic mix of organic food, beautiful baked goods, clothes, antiques, jewellery plus lots more the market is open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from 10am to 6pm whilst the front five units serve the public 7 days a week.

THE long established Blackrock Market, which opened in 1996, is one of the best run and most successful weekend markets in Dublin.

Located just off the main street of the town, it is very similar to the tradition flea markets found all across Europe offering a range of independent and artisan shops who sell all sorts of items like hand crafts, bean bags, candles, stamps, coins, second hand books, antiques and furniture.

Blackrock Market is open every weekend, plus Bank Holiday Mondays and there are usually over 50 traders in attendance.

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PERFORMERS Erika Brocca and Maria Corcoran from Clowns Without Borders joined Dartry girl Sophia McDonagh as the Dublin Human Rights Festival 2018 in Smock Alley got ready to open. The festival helped to celebrate the voices and actions of human rights defenders from Ireland and around the world, bringing leading human rights organisations together for a weekend full of interactive workshops, panel discussions, artistic performances and more. With Ireland’s continuing contribution to many human rights issues all around the world, it was fitting that Dublin helped to bring many like-minded figures together – and to have a light-hearted moment of clowning around. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

FUNDERLAND RETURNS FUNDERLAND will return to the RDS on St Stephen’s Day for a two-week run.

Noted as one of the largest travelling amusement parks in Europe, Funderland will feature rollercoasters and as many as fifteen different thrilling attractions carefully selected from among the top attractions in Europe.

There are always a host of attractions that are sure to appease even the most seasoned thrill seekers who dare

to be suspended upside down, turned over or whisked through the air.

As well as that, there’s an extensive selection of Juvenile attractions for young children to enjoy.

Funderland is dedicated to the idea that there should always be fun and affordable places to go, and their mission is to provide top class entertainment across the board.

Tickets are available now from Funderland.com/tickets.

Congratulations to another Gazette winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to reader Patrick McLoughlin, from Clonsilla, who was selected as winner of our Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel com-

petition in our November 15 issue.

After correctly answering “C: Killiney” to the multi-choice question: “Fitzpatrick Castle

Hotel is located in...”, he has won four tickets for one of the hotel’s upcoming Christmas party nights.

Have a great time, Patrick!

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

Irish music and song COMHALTAS Ceoltóirí Éireann is presenting a journey through 500 years of Ireland’s History through Irish traditional music and song.

The repertoire for this performance includes pieces such as O’ Sullivan’s March, Miss Hamilton, O’Breathe Not His Name, The Independence Hornpipe, which are interconnected with key events and periods in Irish history.

Performers will include Mary

DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Isaac is a stunning two-year-old Collie cross who is looking for a patient and loving family.

He is a sensitive soul and can be shy initially, but having the company of another canine friend helps him.

Isaac will need to live with another confident dog that will help him settle in. With the company of another pooch pal, Isaac should be fine left alone for a few hours throughout the day. He is a beautiful dog with a heart of gold and will blossom in the right environment – all he needs is somebody to give him a second chance in a loving and understanding home.

If you have room in your heart and home for Isaac then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

ESTARS FEATURING FORTNITE COMING TO CROKE PARK EStars have announced a major Ireland grassroots esports tournament in Croke Park, that will feature the much-adored game, Fortnite.

EStars featuring Fortnite will see fans and gamers of all levels participate in a series of Battle Royale contests, which will come to Croke Park on 15th, 16th & 17th February 2019.

The tournament tour will visit the best sports stadiums across the UK and Europe over three months, offering fans of the world’s hottest game the chance to play live and compete against thousands of others.

General tickets are on sale on www. estars.pro, priced at €30, with no surplus fee charges applied.

Unique gifts at the RDS IF you’re foraging for foodie gift ideas this Christmas, then look no further than Gifted - The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in the RDS. Gifted is set to attract over 45,000 people from December 5-9 to snap up gifts from 500 designers, makers and artisan food producers. The Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium features over 100 artisan food producers, where you can meet the experts who can help you plan and source every aspect of your festive meal right up to the organic bronzed turkey.

There will be 10% off everything at Gifted on the opening day, Wednesday, December 5. Gifted - The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair takes place at the RDS Main Hall from December 5-9 from 10am each day.

Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie

Kelly (harp), Lauryn Breathnach (fiddle), Seán Ó Sé (whistle) and Siobhán Ní Chonaráin (flute) .

The event takes place in The Community Centre in Mount Merrion on Thursday 6th December at 8.00pm.

Tickets are €4.00, Students €2.00 and there is no charge for members.

See www.mountmerrionhistorical.com for more.

DIARY

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Seb Flood and Aaron McHugh

Joe and Sarah-Jane Nally with Alfie and Massie. Pictures: Andres Poveda Elana Brennan and Allie Brennan

Chloe Connellan and Joy Brady

The Odeon Point Square hosts Disney film preview T HE Odeon Point Square Dublin was packed with film fans last week for the special preview screening of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet.

The new movie follows Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz on their latest adventure after their arcade gets connected to the World Wide Web.

Mark O’Keefe with children Charlie, Ely and Isabella

Leslie Conroy and Tommy Conroy-Roach

Zoe, Emily and Mathew O’Connor

Ben and Sam with dad Peter Leonard

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FEATURES

PEOPLE | YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER ON HIS DREAM GIG SHOOTING STARS

Photo fame is a snap for a modest lad from Lucan RACHEL D’ARCY

AT THE age of 22, photographer and Lucan lad Christian Tierney h a s a l re a d y wo r ke d with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including the likes of Dua Lipa and Niall Horan.

Talking to Dublin Gazette, he said: “When I was about 14, I got my first proper expensive camera, and I started going through the MCD gig listings, just emailing the managers of all these artists coming to Dublin and asking if I could video them, hoping someone would get back to me and let me record.

“After making videos for a while, someone contacted me and asked me if I’d make a music video for them, a Dublin rapper.

“I’d never been paid for anything before at that point. It was so cool to see I could bridge the gap between my two greatest passions and

make something out of it.

“I went in and did it on my last day of second year, and I knew I wanted to keep doing it, and it just snowballed from there.”

Having worked with the likes of Macklemore and James Bay all before the age of 20, Christian started out recording acoustic sessions for his YouTube channel, racking up millions of views.

He was the first person to record James Bay’s hit, Let It Go, garnering 6.6 million views on that video alone. “[Bay had] just written the track, so it was great to hear him perform it. It was before he was signed, and before [the song] became one of his biggest hits.

“It was the same with Macklemore, I got to work with them before they got as big as they are now when I was 15, which was so cool.

“I was working these gigs, and then because I was in the venues

already, they offered me photo passes to stay on during the shows.

“That’s when I started to really fall in love with it, I started liking photography more than video. I wanted to try something new.

“That’s how I started building up my portfolio, got booked for more photography jobs and now here we are,” Christian said.

Fast-forward to today and the photographer has been around the g l o b e o n to u r w i t h Niall Horan, also documenting Hailee Steinfeld’s tour and Conor McGregor’s preparation ahead of his bout with Floyd Merriweather.

“People have this idea of a ‘rockstar’ touring lifestyle, but it’s really exhausting, really draining. You don’t go home at 5pm like other jobs, but I love it.

“Niall’s tour is a career highlight for me. I’ve never worked one-onone with one artist for so long before, and I

Photographer Christian Tierney (above), with some of his shots of (running from top left) Conor McGregor, Niall Horan, Dua Lipa, Ellen Degeneres and Hailee Steinfield

really got to know them, spend more time with them and get to document the behind-thescenes stuff people don’t really get to see.

“I was living on a bus with ten other lads, Niall’s band, so you naturally all become really good friends. It doesn’t feel like work, because it’s a job I’ve always wanted to do.

“Despite the downsides, it’s really amazing, it’s incredible. You get to wake up in a new c ity or new country every day that you’ve never been to before. “ T h e b e n e f i t s a re incredible – I get to travel the world doing what I love.”

To see some more of his superb work, look for @ChristianTierney on Instagram.

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TRAINER TIPS

The Five Benefits of Functional Training THIS week, Martin Stoynov – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – discusses the trend of functional training in gyms FUNCTIONAL training has become a new trend in gyms these days and there is a good reason for that. Using workouts that shift the focus in fitness to a much more practical full body workout, functional training works by exercising your muscles in a similar way to how your body would be used in everyday life. It’s the type of training that prepares your body for various forms of daily activity and thus, maintains body strength and endurance that can be applied across all areas.

With an emphasis on strength and flexibility the benefits of functional training differ from other workouts because of the way it targets your body. It incorporates different aspects of fitness and it takes into consideration the physical laws applied to daily body movements, functional training is aimed at boosting your health and general wellbeing. Want to try it for yourself? Here’s what functional fitness is all about and the benefits you’ll get.

1. INCREASES THE EASE OF EVERYDAY LIFE By improving the overall function of your body, boosting muscle strength and endurance, and developing muscle and body stability everyday activities can be completed with more ease.

Compared to conventional training, the benefits of functional fitness tend to out-weigh everything else because it’s actually targeting the movements we are doing every day. This specific approach to fitness helps your quality of life to be increased in a way that’s practical, effective and easy.

2. GREATER MUSCLE MEMORY Some of the best benefits of functional fitness include the greater muscle memory. The more your body performs a particular movement or exercise, the faster and more responsive your body can repeat the movements in the future. This can be especially good for sports specific exercises. By performing regular functional fitness exercises, you’re not just building muscle and core strength but actually exercising the brain too - effectively boosting your brain’s memory.

3. INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND COORDINATION The range in motion of functional exercises are quite large, meaning you need to start and finish in position where your muscles are stretched.

One of the primary goals of functional training is to offer resistance as you move your body in a pattern similar to movements in everyday life. Implementing its exercises and programs works in boosting your body’s functional strength by increasing overall flexibility and coordination. As your range of motion is enhanced, you’ll find day-to-day activities become easier.

4. IMPROVES BALANCE AND POSTURE The exercises implemented through functional training use multiple muscles to enhance your strength and balance, effectively improving your overall posture. Most functional training exercises are not stabilised and require you to recruit other small muscle groups to help support the larger ones, which will help prevent over training one muscle group and giving incorrect posture. Great posture is foundational to all things, so using functional training routines will help in boosting the state of balance in your body enabling you to reach your full potential in activities throughout the day and in the gym.

5. REDUCES YOUR RISK OF INJURY The same way as functional fitness works in improving chronic back pain, muscular pain and joint pain, it’s able to reduce the risk of injury too. Everyday movements can leave runners and sport enthusiasts withering in pain on a bad day, and this is why the exercises behind functional training are so important. By mimicking everyday life movement patterns, your body is more likely able to cope with daily stresses.

Functional training stands out from conventional training because of its way to reduce the risk of injury and stress to your body.

To learn more about the benefits of personal training, visit www.iconhealthclub.ie

Icon Health Club, 1-4 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

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Therapie to launch their Dundrum clinic THERAPIE CLINIC launch in Dundrum Town Centre on Thursday the

fresh and camera ready, the perfect party season treatment. The

29th of November at 6PM. The first 50 customers to arrive will receive

Hydrofacial is exclusively available in Dundrum to celebrate the

a €50 voucher. Customers can shop great value Christmas skincare

opening and will be available in clinics nationwide in the coming

sets and book the exclusive new Hydrofacial treatment.

weeks.

Thérapie Clinic have created 20 local jobs with the Dundrum opening and to celebrate customers will enjoy canapes and bubbles, with DJ on-site making for a party atmosphere on the 29th. Customers can learn about Thérapie Clinic’s high-end skincare range and Christmas gift sets from brands such as Environ, Murad, Dermalogica, Eve Lom and Helio Care.

The latest treatment brought straight from Hollywood to Thérapie Clinic is the famed Hydrofacial, a favourite of Victoria’s Secret Angel’s. The Hydrofacial has all the benefits of hydradermabrasion and chemical peels with none of the downtime, leaving skin feeling

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THE GRIM REAPER STRIKES AGAIN IN THE ‘OLD DIRECTORS’ CLUB JEEPERS. Another week, and another couple of notable directors have been called to the great screening room in the sky, with Hollywood noting the unusual amount of high-profile deaths in quicker than usual succession.

It’s not this column’s place to keep a morbid death watch of who’s-who – or who-was-who – in Cinema and Hollywood (cinephiles can go and pick up Variety for in-depth tributes to such characters), but it’d be wrong not to mark the unexpected passing of Nicolas Roeg, and Bernardo Bertolucci.

Whether as innovetors or controversial figures, both directors truly left a unique body of work that contained some of Cinema’s most famous – and also infamous – films, with the directors helping at the peak of their powers to cement the status of assorted Hollywood legends, ride the wave of various zeitgeists, and also shake up ‘the establishment’ with their work.

CINEMA | ROBIN HOOD HAS MORE ERRORS THAN ARROWS

BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI Mar 16, 1941 – Nov 26, 2018

NICOLAS ROEG

Aug 15, 1928 – Nov 23, 2018 WITH one startlingly unique film alone – Don’t Look Now (1973) – Roeg ensured his place in the Cinema pantheon was guaranteed.

The tale of a couple wandering in a sepulchral, out-of-season Venice, numb with grief after the death of their child, still casts a deep chill to this day – with its unforgettable shock ending packing an inimitable punch.

However, Roeg more than made his mark besides Look – whether co-directing a beautiful Mick Jagger in Performance (1970), baffling audiences with David Bowie in The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), battling headstrong Oliver Reed in Castaway (1986), Roeg worked with many of the biggest names in Cinema and pop culture.

He truly was a singular talent, and a visionary director in much of his craft.

VIEWED through a modern prism, it’s difficult to know if the Italian director of the controversial Last Tango in Paris (1972) would be lauded or lambasted in 2018.

To this day, the film’s depiction of sexual control – and more relevantly, the extent of actress Maria Schneider’s consent for its most infamous scene – continues to give it a raw, shocking power.

And that, perhaps, is what would still please Bertolucci: knowing he’d made such a powerful film that prompts critical analysis, and still endures as a controversial, divisive work.

Bertolucci’s films covered a wide range of other topics, such as The Last Emperor (1987), which lingers as a notable piece of art in the Cinema medium.

TECH TIME

Just misses the mark Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx do their best, but this Robin Hood reboot is unworthy material for either of them

HERE we go again. Cinema’s constant, baffling attempts to pick up the story of a certain Merry Men-loving rogue underdog hailing all the way from exotic Nottingham has just opened on Irish screens.

However, Robin Hood (Cert 12A, 116 mins) has had to zigzag here under a flurry of sharp critical arrows, with an underwhelming take at the US box office also setting it up as a late-year flop.

It’s not long before you see why audiences and critics alike have aimed their own cruel barbs at this film, despite the best (or at least halfhearted) efforts of most of those involved.

 SHANE DILLON

There’s nothing particularly new here that you haven’t seen before, and despite a little tinkering with the recipe, this is yet another helping of Robin Hood that feels similar to any number of other servings.

Indeed, although a different story, it brings to mind last year’s truly disastrous King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, stumbling onto screens with a similar pet-project feel.

In this latest Hood reboot, a battle-hardened

Nerds, boffins and other humans delighted as InSight lands on Mars SHANE DILLON

NERDS across the galaxy – or at least in our stretch of the Milky Way – were celebrating (right, and incredibly relieved) on Monday when NASA’s latest Mars lander, InSight, successfully landed safe and sound.

That’s not exactly a given – sending anything to Mars or anywhere in the great beyond is still a highly risky business, with a significant chance of failure.

The delight at InSight’s safe touchdown was boosted with the first image sent home to mother Earth – a dust-

NASA boffins celebrate

speckled shot through one of InSight’s camera’s dust covers of a flat landscape (right) dotted with small pebbles.

Now snapping into action at Elysium Planitia – a slightly dull but stable equatorial area – InSight’s mission across

Mars!

two Earth years is to undertake the first in-depth investigation of the Martian interior, helping us to learn much more about the big ol’ red dust ball.

Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) comes back to Nottingham from war overseas to find his own circumstances greatly reduced.

While he’s been off in the Crusades, Nottingham has been taxed into oppression, some rotten mining keeps the local yokels cowed, and the church and the Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn) have a nice little corrupt system in place.

If only there was a babyfaced vigilante out there to take on the Sheriff, zip about through jump-cut scenes, fire surprisingly powerful arrows about and restore a kind of underdog’s order to the land ...

Of course, there’s more

to the tale than that. Jamie Foxx does his best as a mentor Moor for Robin, providing all the wisdom and upskilling support that any medieval maverick could need when battling corruption.

Bono’s daughter (Eve Hewson) does her best as a conflicted Marian – Robin’s old squeeze before he went off to war, where reports of his death had clearly been greatly exaggerated – now with another man, Will Scarlet (Jamie Dornan).

You could run through the limited roll call of classic Robin Hood characters (admittedly, not exactly the biggest list in the world), and several of them are here with some

slight tweaks to their stories.

Ultimately, however, it’s not hard to see why this latest take on Robin Hood misses the mark, with the film falling well short of box office targets during its brief release, to date.

Taron is a likeable lead, but it’s not as though audiences were crying out for yet another Robin Hood.

The most recent iterations – let’s not raise the spectre of Russell Crowe’s take – didn’t exactly set the box office alight either.

If you’re looking for a daft origins tale, it’s fine (at best), but if you’re looking for anything more memorable it’s likely you’ll feel a bit ... hoodwinked.

Verdict: 4/10

Facebook forced to fight Lazy Fallout title sees gamers another bad news story rage with nuclear criticisms DECEMBER 31 can’t come soon enough for Facebook, which must be eager to put 2018 – AKA the year that saw a flood of bad-news stories and headlines engulf the company around the world – far behind it.

One such negative story emerged last week on Thanksgiving eve in America (often a day and a specific period in which controversial stories are released, with many people distracted by Thanksgiving activities).

The New York Times revealed that Facebook had used a PR firm to spread negative stories about billionaire George Soros – the Jewish donor and Holocaust survivor who’s become a very popular target for many Far Rightists, conspiracy nuts and anti-semites.

Facebook communications and policy chief Elliot Schrage, who hired the firm in question, Definers, is leaving the company, saying this was a decision that pre-dated the latest scandal.

WHILE gamers and critics all around the world have been loudly singing the praises of Red Dead Redemption 2 following its recent release, they’ve been as equally quick to howl with disgust about the just released Fallout 76.

At this stage, I’ve read and seen many dozens of universally contemptuous reviews about the two-week-old game, with the – wait for it – fall out from releasing such a shoddy title sending a clear message.

2018 saw a notable industry (and regulatory) push back against the use of loot boxes in games, but the universal disdain for 76 also says very clearly that developers need to innovate, and that simply reusing old assets with lazy ideas is not acceptable.

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CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE | NEIL DELEMERE IS HEADING TO VICAR STREET

Still one of TV’s funniest Irishmen RACHEL D’ARCY

YOU would be hard pressed to find someone as naturally funny as Ireland’s own Neil Delamere.

Known for his stand up and TV work, the comedian is embarking on an Irish tour in early 2019, focusing on the current state of the world and all that comes with it.

Controlled Substance, according to Neil, comes from the idea that people believe they have control over their lives, but in reality there’s things like Brexit and American president Donald Trump that they can’t control at all.

Ne il told Dublin Gazette: “The show comes from the idea that we all think we have control over our lives, and

that’s what we want.

We all want just enough money so that we can tell our boss to feck off or whatever. That’s my theory.

“In the last couple of years, I realised we have less control over things and we have to just go with the flow, just laugh at it a bit.

“The show takes in Brexit and Donald Trump, the EU. It’s about trying to come to terms with that slight lack of control.”

“There’s always laughs to be had, particularly when things are so extreme. Like how little Tory politicians know about the border, like that half man half golden retriever Boris Johnson trying to talk about it.

“Also, like when I was in

a taxi in Belfast when Trump was elected, and the driver said to me ‘wow, American is so divided now, with democrats and republicans.

“I couldn’t live in a place that divided’, and I was like ‘right, drop me at the peace wall here Seamus, we’re in Belfast here if you don’t remember’.

“The show sounds serious, but I promise it’s funny – there’s lots of laughs in it.”

Neil trialled the new show at this year’s Edin-

Looking at what’s New to Netflix this December RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S that time of the month again, where Netflix unveil all that’s good coming to the service in the next few weeks.

The star in December’s Netflix crown is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (7/12/2018), by acclaimed actor and director Andy Serkis. It follows the tale of Mowgli, who encounters inherent dangers along the way to discovering who he truly is.

It features an all-starcast including Christian Bale, Cate Blancett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys and Naomie Harris, along with newcomer Rohan Chand as Mowgli.

The highly anticipated DUMPLIN’ (7/12/2018) makes its way onto our screens this month. It focuses on forthright Texas teen Willowdean Dickson, who enters a local beauty pageant to honour her beloved late aunt and spite her exbeauty queen mom (Jennifer Aniston). It’s a collaboration with the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton, featuring original tracks by the singer.

A new TV show heading to Netflix is the intriguing Perfume (21/12/2018).

The six-episode series is focused on a perfumer with a superhuman sense of smell, who kills students at a boarding school to distill their essence and create the perfect scent. It’s based on the 1985 Patrick Süs-

kind novel of the same name and looks scent-sational.

Adding to Netflix’s unscripted portfolio this month will also be The Fix (below, from 12/14/2018). Comedians Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan will tackle the world’s woes with help from a rotating crew of funny guests and experts.

Just in time for Christmas, Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (18/12/2018) – the comedienne’s first special since 2003 – will see the famed talk show host revisit her road to stardom and details the lessons she’s learned along the way.

And lastly, there’s a big one for music fans coming to the streaming giant in December.

Springsteen on Broadway (16/12/2018) is based on the best-selling autobiography of Bruce Springsteen. The documentary will see the legend performing acoustic versions of his music and sharing personal stories with fans.

burgh Fringe Festival, saying that the 25-night run helped him to hone the show, to perfect it to what Irish audiences will see in 2019.

“People have been digging it, because it’s about what’s going on the world. It’s not so much a story as much of a collection of ideas.”

As for his fringe experience, he says this year was a lot better than his debut at the Scottish comedy monolith. “ T h e f i rs t time I did it m a ny ye a rs ago, my agent gave me a box of chocolates on the last day of the festival as a fair play for getting through it, and I was able to give a chocolate to

every person in the audience – and I didn’t even get through to the second layer in the box!

“At the start it’s a tough slog, but the next year more people came, then I started work on Irish TV, then I started featuring on the odd British radio show, and this year I sold out the run.

“It’s like a FAS course for comedians, like an apprenticeship. You’re paying for the experience, so you get a bit better as what you’re trying to do.”

With the Edinburgh Fringe under his belt, Delamere will next face audiences at DLR Mill Theatre on January 11th, Vicar Street on February 8th and 9th and Draiocht on March 9th.

When asked what

audiences could look forward to from the shows, Delamere made some hefty claims that will have to be seen to be believed!

“Every show, I will be curing people. It’ll be like Lourdes; the Lourdes of comedy. I will hear you through laughter! I think I might have over sold it there have I? “Next thing I know there will be mini buses of people pulling up outside Vicar street like it’s a revival tent in the middle of Texas! I’ll start pushing people back into the arms of their relatives to try to cure them.

“In all seriousness, it’s a bit of craic, a bit of light relief from the trials and tribulations of the world for a couple of hours.”

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latitude& longitude Wellness retreats to help relax and soothe WELLNESS retreats have come a long way from detox juices and yoga on the beach.

The industry has exploded and in 2019 it’s one of the top holiday buzzwords, offering everything from divorce recovery to sleep training. Here are a couple of the top trends, according to wellness holiday specialists Health and Fitness Travel.

Preventative trips This one is essentially a type of detox trip that will help you rid yourself of your vices. If you want to cut down on things such as alcohol, smoking or eating bad food, this is the one for you.

See the anti-tobacco programme at SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain (shawellnessclinic.com) or the health check-up at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland (resortragaz.ch).

Tough, transformative Adventure holidays are not new but this takes it to another level.

It involves endorphinpumping activities such as hiking and kayaking, then using them as tools for transformative selfimprovement – with regenerative spas for relaxation afterwards.

Try the fitness programme at COMO Shambhala Estate (www.comohotels. com) or the surf and yoga retreat at Ocean Soul (www.oceansoulretreat.com), both in Bali (below).

Get to grips with lively, imaginative looks at history’s impact on France

FRANCE | A SUPERB THEME PARK WOWS

Forget Disney – Puy Du Fou is a must-see resort JAMES HENDICOTT

YOU’VE definitely heard of one French theme park ... here’s why its western rival, Puy Du Fou, might be the better bet for mixed-age families.

It’s the toilet that first draws yelps of excitement from the five-year-old.

He’s crawled sleepy-eyed from the bottom tier of his castle-edged bunk beds and headed in the direction the morning takes him.

He’s greeted with a chunky wooden ‘long drop’, a medieval-style chain hanging from the ceiling, and timberframed walls.

Arriving in the early hours to Puy Du Fou has its benefits: our youngster awoke with the sense of wonder that comes with being genuinely transported.

He stared from the rustic window at La Citadelle’s gravelly courtyard,

and took in the carts, the dangling wooden signs, the turrets and the drawbridge.

Breakfast at the themed hotel might be croissants and ham, eggs and juice, but it’s served by in-costume ‘peasant girls’.

The dining hall comes complete with a pig slowroasting over an open fire, herbs hanging from the ceiling, and a decor consisting of oversized chains, wood frames and lavish banquet tables. It’s easy to feel transformed.

Puy Du Fou is a theme park, but not as we know it. There are no rides, as such. Instead there are experiences: performances, essentially, spanning Roman times to the First World War, and delivered by home-grown actors and a circus troupe.

The entire park is a play on the various themes.

Walking in one of its entrances – past hotels

See (probably) authentic Viking explosions as part of the superb shows

consisting of our castle, technicoloured jousting tents and a Roman spa – we find ourselves in a street where gentle trickles of water run down the misshapen passageways.

Tiny shacks make up the town centre, with areas dedicated to the town’s sage and dubious looking alleyways. The structural integrity of the town shop is a touch

uncertain.

In a small square, a baker beats his bread, a scarred oven awaiting behind him. There’s a blacksmith chipping away at pieces of metal, sparks flying, and an artist sketches birds of prey in charcoal, staring from her open-fronted gallery.

The entire town reflects its ‘time’, then, but the centrepiece is very much

the collection of engaging park experiences.

Our first is the iconic Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantomes. We’re seated in a wood-framed arena, between the symbols of the medieval region, and the ghost of a longdead princess, Alienor emerges to find her home destroyed.

Alienor recalls what the town used to be like, and

as she does so a breathtaking array of birds, from eagles to owls, buzzards to vultures, fill the arena.

They soar inches above the audience’s head, or dive to their trainers from a Montgolfiere balloon hovering high above. It’s intense, closequarters, and the plotline soon becomes little more than a narrative to hang the rush of feathers on.

The shows are entirely in French, but – in a nod to modern-day technology – can be listened to in English in live-translation via the Puy Du Fou app.

That becomes more important in other areas with more in-depth plotlines, like our second stop, Le Chevaliers De La Table Round (the Knights of the Round Table).

What quickly becomes clear is that mystical realism is key here. A knight emerges from the waters around the sunken old table of Arthur’s clan.

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Young and old play a part in creating terrific shows

The fireworks and sense of spectacle go far beyond fantastic into the truly mesmerising

When the sword is pulled from the stone, fiery water shoots up in its place, while a mermaid leaps from the lakeside into the water, racing through the ripples to the knights in soaking grandeur.

T h i s b re a t h ta k i n g interpretation is a theme that repeats throughout: Puy Du Fou is exceptionally designed.

Le Mystere De La Perouse sees horses dancing through water in the heart of a sublime ballroom, while a mime entertains the crowd pre-show by sword-fighting with the kids and falling from the stage.

We drop in on the Roman quarter, where the Gauls and the guards exchange football chants, before a parade of exotic animals fill the Colosseum floor.

The ill-fated locals battle with lions, tigers and cheetahs, and race

Authentically-presented characters help to bring many experiences to vivid life

A sense of true showmanship runs through everything

chariots in a vicious arch around the sodden surface.

La Dernier Panache is a revolutionary tale delivered to an audience in a huge rotating auditorium, one that twists to face different stages, including a full-sized cut-through of a magnificent ship, and a water-filled beach.

At night, Les Orgues De Fou turns the park’s cen-

tral lake into a pulsating light show, set to music, with dancers and fire.

Seeing everything is at least a two-, and probably a three-day job.

If you’re to both take in the atmosphere, and explore the intensity of the shows, you’ll find yourself thrown across time at double-speed: lunch in a bistro in an authentic-feeling French

Non-human performers add to the sense of fun

Imagination runs wild at many of the superb attractions

pre-war village, a stroll through a regal statue park where various parts freakily come to life, and then exploring castle corridors as the surrounds of the chateaux slowly come to life.

Come early evening, a buffet lunch is served back at the castle: roast pig and chicken, local vegetables, a roaring open fire, beer, and a retreat to the East wing.

Thankfully, the chaindraped castle beds, copper sinks and long-drops are more comfortable than they look (and there’s even a hidden TV).

In short, Puy Du Fou is original, quirky, and spectacularly well done. It’s not about roller coasters or cartoon characters.

Instead, you’re given breathtaking realism and stark history, delivered through intelligent performance. It’s a world that’s as thrilling for adults as it is for kids.

Some oui points to note ENTRY: Costs are seasonal, but start at €36 for adults and €26 per children for a single day. Families of four can enter for two days, with a themed hotel night, from €400.

Entry prices drop for multiple days and when booked in advance, which is highly recommended.

GETTING THERE: Puy Du Fou is around an hour from Nantes airport, or around 3 hours 30 minutes from Paris Orly.

A shuttle bus is available from Nantes, or you can travel by train to beautiful Angers and transfer from there.

STAYING: Puy Du Fou has an abundance of hotels that fit the themes of the park, sitting a walking distance away. They’re comfortable and surprisingly affordable, and we found La Citadelle hugely added to our experience.

TIPS: With the experiences, start in the middle and work out, and you’ll miss some of the worst queues.

The Pass Emotion guarantees access to any show you turn up to at least 10 minutes before the start, regardless of queues, and some of the best seats in the house once you’re inside.

At €15 per person per day, it’ll buy you at least a show to your day, and save a lot of time.

For more information, see www.puydufou.com/en.

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Healthy fast food giant to open in Dublin REBECCA RYAN

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popular multi-award winning healthy fast food chain is coming to Dublin. LEON will be landing in the city centre in the first half of 2019 followed by another outlet in Dundrum Town Centre. The Londonbased pioneer of a new way to live and eat well, plans to open 20 new restaurants nationwide by 2023.

LEON’s approach to fast food is based around the proven health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and their aim is to create fast food that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good too.

With a menu full of plants, fresh herbs, spices, good fats from olive oil, seeds, nuts and well sourced meat, LEON has been built on ingredients that are good for you, affordable and kind to the planet.

The man responsible for bringing LEON to Ireland is Waterford accountant Stuart Fitzgerald and his business partner Brian McIntyre. Stuart said: “The

Help Tesco pass €4m mark helping sick kids TESCO stores across the country will be bringing a little festive cheer to their customers and colleagues by hosting festive fun days over the weekend of Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 – all in aid of its charity partner, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

The days will involve a wide range of fun-filled activities for all the family including a treasure hunt on December 1 in Tesco New Ross and a Teddy Bears Picnic in Tesco Liffey Valley, as well as cake sales, face painting and much more in stores all across the country.

Since 2014, with the support of its colleagues and customers, Tesco Ireland has raised €3.9 million for Temple Street.

By hosting these fun days in stores, Tesco is aiming to more than €4 million raised in just four years for the little heroes of Temple Street.

Speaking on behalf of Tesco Ireland, People & IT director Geraldine Casey said: “We are so proud to have raised €3.9 million – and counting – for Temple Street, to date.

“We hope that our festive fun days national fundraiser will help us achieve €4 million, which has been used to purchase life-saving medical equipment to support the hospital’s amazing patients, parents and medical teams.”

Speaking on behalf of Temple Street Foundation, chief executive Denise Fitzgerald added: “The festive season has arrived and

Tesco are pulling out all the stops for Temple Street.

“Thank you so much to Tesco staff and customers for their ongoing support of our hospital, which continues to have a transformative impact on sick children and their families every minute of every day.

“It couldn’t be easier to get involved this festive season and to help Temple Street by supporting Tesco’s fantastic festive fun days in stores.”

Each year Temple Street Children’s University Hospital treats more than 145,000 children from across the country and operates the busiest A&E department in Europe.

For thousands of children, Temple Street is the only hospital in Ireland in which they can be treated.

IF you’re looking for the perfect Christmas dessert to stun your dinner guests during the festive season Catherine Fulvio’s Red Velvet Yule Log is the perfect festive treat.

With a smooth creamy

LEON concept is completely new in Ireland.

“Irish people have certain ideas of what fast food means, but this is going to blow those out of the water.

“LEON is all about really flavoursome food, served to you fast with friendly, fun service in a warm and welcoming environment.

“And we are delighted to have already secured an outlet in Dundrum Town Centre in the Upper Pembroke District – an iconic location and a perfect fit for our brand experience.”

icing coating and a sweet spongy centre, put on your festive baking hat and whip up this tantalizing treat.

This show stopping Yule Log Cake is the perfect centerpiece to your dessert table!

Serves 8 to 10 Ingredients For the sponge 4 large eggs 100g Siúcra caster sugar 70g self-raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 to 4 tbsp red gel colouring For the vanilla cream filling 200ml cream, lightly whipped 4 tbsp Siúcra icing sugar – should this be in grams A grating of nutmeg (optional) 150g raspberries, mashed For the frosting 200g cream 400g soft cream cheese 60g Siúcra icing sugar 1 lime, juice only ½ tsp vanilla extract Lightly toasted coconut flakes, to decorate Stars and holly leaves, to decorate Siúcra icing sugar, to dust Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/ gas 5. Line a 35cm x24cm swiss roll tin with baking parchment.

To make the sponge 1. Whisk the eggs and Siucra caster sugar until ribbon stage.

2. Sieve the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl.

3. Carefully fold the dry ingredients and enough of the colouring gel (to colour it deep red) into the egg mixture.

4. Pour the cake mixture into the lined swiss roll tin and bake for about 9 to 10 minutes until the sides start shrinking from the edge slightly.

5. Place a piece of parchment paper larger than the swiss roll on a clean surface. Invert the cake onto the paper and carefully remove the parchment lining.

Trim the edges with a sharp knife and score a line along the length of the sponge about 2cm in but not cutting though the sponge. This will help with rolling up.

6. Using the parchment paper, roll up the sponge with the paper inside. Set aside to cool.

7. While the sponge has cooled, make the filling, combine the cream, Siucra icing sugar and nutmeg (if you are using it) together.

To make the frosting Whisk the cream, cream cheese, Siucra icing sugar, lime juice and vanilla extract together until thick. Set aside.

To assemble 1. Uncurl the swiss roll, remove the parchment paper.

Spread the mashed raspberries onto the sponge and then the cream and reroll tightly.

2. Cut a ¼ of the cake off at one end on the diagonal. Transfer the large piece of cake to a serving platter, cake stand or board and angle the cut end to the side of the large cake to form a “branch”.

3. Spread the frosting over the log with a palette knife and indent to form the “bark” effect.

4. Sprinkle over the coconut flakes.

5. Arrange the stars and holly leaves on top.

6. Dust with a little Siucra icing sugar.

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Taking folk’s unconventional path

INTERVIEW WITH CORNER BOY

PICKWEEK OF THE

NOVEMBER 30 (FRIDAY)

Lauryn Hill @ 3Arena, €72 She may have droped off the radar a bit in recent years, but Lauryn’s been a busy woman in all kinds of areas – and, of course, she’s still one of the most dinstinctive singers out there.

Her Dublin gig will see her revisiting one of the all-time classic hip-hop albums as she spends a night celebrating, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. What a guaranteed classic to celebrate – and a great night is in store for her fans.

NOVEMBER 29 (THURSDAY) Blossoms @ Olympia Theatre, €23 Columbia Mills @ Whelan’s, €17 Wheatus @ The Grand Social, €20

NOVEMBER 30 (FRIDAY) Jade Bird @ Whelan’s, €17 Vistas @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 The Redneck Manifesto @ Vicar Street, €30 Wild Youth @ The Academy, SOLD OUT

DECEMBER 1 (SATURDAY) The Riptide Movement @ Vicar Street, €25 Cry Monster Cry @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15 Def Leppard + Cheap Trick @ 3Arena, €66 The 4 Of Us @ Whelan’s, €28 The Skids + Big Country @ The Academy, €30 Bugzy Malone @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT

DECEMBER 2 (SUNDAY) Declan O’Rourke @ Whelan’s, €28 Hothouse Flowers @ Olympia Theatre, €29

DECEMBER 3 (MONDAY) The Coronas @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Ireland’s biggest student indie band begin a four-night residency at the Olympia Theatre, having already sold out all four nights. Sure to be a triumphant return.

Kylie @ 3Arena, €65+ The Fratellis @ The Academy, €25 Jon Cleary & Band @ Whelan’s, €25

DECEMBER 4 (TUESDAY) The Coronas @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

DECEMBER 5 (WEDNESDAY) The Coronas @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Air Supply @ Vicar Street, €55 Pericles @ The Academy, €50 Carron @ The Grand Social, €8

WEXFORD four-piece Corner Boy have given up on music’s well-trodden trails.

That’s not a bad thing: with the long-awaited release of their third EP around the corner, the imaginative folk act have settled on slow-dripping their music, and making the most out of the opportunities that it throws up.

Instead of recording records or seeking deals, they’ve travelled the world in the back of a transit van.

That’s involved shows in North America, South Korea and the Middle East, a show at half-time in the All Ireland final, and trad sit-ins in Paris.

“It’s been about getting out there and getting involved for us,” frontman Mick D’Arcy explains.

“We’ve been incredibly fortunate with opportunities.

“Even in the first year after we formed, we played

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The Late Late Show and half-time at Croke Park to 80,000 people.

“All these things you’d expect more established bands to do after a few years. People just took to us straight away.

“If you look back at our early music, though, it’s very obvious where our influences were. We decided we’d take some time off about three years ago, and we went out into the world, took whatever opportunities that came our way.

“It was about travel, meeting people, new cultures, and using that to inform our music.

“All of that travel is the experience that has influenced our sound now.

We’re incredibly happy.

We have, I’d estimate, a 30-40 song backlog. We have a lot of material to release,” he said.

There’s also a cyclical nature to the new EP, Goodbye Old Holy, in that it returns to the scene of one of Corner Boy’s early successes.

The band won the Red Bull Bedroom Jam in 2013, just as they started out.

The contest that had a prize of recording in the famous Grouse Lodge Studios in Westmeath.

They loved the place, and returned again for this record, with Dropkick Murphy’s producer Ted Hutt on the sound decks.

The result is a glorious mish-mash: in Moira (Under the Pale Moonlight), for example, there’s a delicate, escapist huskiness.

Moira, surprisingly, is a rural village, and the driving melody about getting out of Dodge and living a

better life.

D’Arcy, who’s intimately connected with all aspects of the band, directed the video himself.

“Some people like the energy and lyrics, others just like the rhythm of the songs,” D’Arcy says.

“The debut album is coming eventually. That album, for a lot of bands, sets the standard, which is why we’ve been slow to do it.

“I think we just want to stay true to the music we enjoy. I just ask myself if each song is something I can connect with.

“When we get to a certain point and we’re happy with the tracks, that debut album will eventually come.

“We’re absolutely a live band,” he admits. “We’ve played 26 of the 32 counties. We’ve toured the UK, Asia and North America.

“For us, unlike a lot of bands maybe, it’s really

about getting seen and heard on the road.

“Being in the band was an opportunity for us to get out of Wexford, and use this thing to see the world, experience new places and make music in them.

“We’ll have to do the last six counties at some point for completeness’ sake!

We’ll get there, even if we have to play a phone box.

“Besides, when you’re in a small room, it can be better. In August, we played to 5,000 people in 30 degree heat.

“A couple of months previously, we had played a bar in the Netherlands to 50 people.

“In a way, looking down at the whites of their eyes, listening to every syllable you play, those intimate shows are what it’s about.”

Co r n e r B oy p l ay Whelan’s on December 7. Their new EP, Goodbye Old Holy, is out now.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Windsor Motor Group, Airside

It’s a Clio-mendous evening at Airside WINDSOR Motor Group, the new name for Renault and

The Citroën C4 Cactus doesn’t go overboard in its mid-life upgrade – instead, some impressive refinements have been added

Dacia in North Dublin, is giving customers who testdrive any new Renault model at the Airside dealership before the end of today (Thursday, November 29) the

Has a ‘magic carpet’ feeling to drive WHEN it comes to the redesigned Citroën C4 Cactus, the old adage ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ comes to mind – instead of any radical changes, the C4 Cactus gets a mid-life upgrade that plays to its strengths, and even improves them. The end result is an impressive treat that lives up to the claims, and is a pleasure to drive, not least thanks to its silky-smooth suspension.

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WHEN Citroën launched the original C4 Cactus in 2014, they ripped up the ‘conventional’ rulebook for what a mid-size SUV should be like.

Instead, the French manufacturing giant brought to the market a truly individual, ultracomfortable, practical and somewhat quirky offering.

However, the C4 Cactus has been on sale for four years now, and Citroën has decided to give it a facelift in order to keep the car fresh and appealing.

The new Cactus is another sign of Citroën returning to its brand values and trying to makes its cars stand out. The front gets a new grille, bumper and chrome trim leading from the Citroën badge to the daytime-running lights, while the rear has larger, horizontal lights.

As it is a mid-life update and not a brand-new model, it still uses the original car’s brilliant Peugeot 208 and DS3 platform, but there is a new type of suspension.

It is called Progressive

Hydraulic Cushion (PHC) suspension and it adds a pair of hydraulic dampers into each suspension corner.

In so doing, it replaces the rubber bump stops used on most cars of this type, including the outgoing C4 Cactus.

Because the dampers cushion the wheel travel at the top and at the bottom of the coil suspension unit, Citroën has been able to fit softer springs and dampers.

In so doing, a ‘magic carpet ride’ feeling has been achieved, says the firm.

It is a daring claim, but I can honestly say that Citroën is telling the truth.

During my week-long test drive, I found the suspension does its best work on uneven road surfaces – the wheels stick to the road and the car feels like it floats from crest to crest.

Three trim levels are available in the new Citroën C4 Cactus; entrylevel Touch, mid-spec Feel and range-topping Flair, while the engine lineup consists of a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder PureTech petrol engine with either 110bhp

or 130bhp, and a turbo-diesel 1.6-litre BlueHDi with 110bhp.

My test car was a rangetopping Flair model with a 1.2-litre 130bhp petrol engine mated to a slick 6-speed manual gearbox.

This is a new engine for the Cactus but it has been used in a variety of Peugeot, Citroën and DS models for some time, and is a wellproven engine.

With an impressive 230Nm of torque available, this punchy engine propels the new Cactus from 0-100km/h in just 8.2-seconds, leading to a top speed of 192km/h (where permitted).

Well-we ighted and accurate steering in the new Cactus is confidenceinspiring and makes the car fun to drive and more refined than ever.

Claimed fuel consumption of just 4.8l/100km on a combined driving cycle is terrific, while annual road tax is just €190.

All models come with a 7” colour touchscreen with FM/DAB radio, cruise control with speed limiter, suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions

chance to win a fantastic 191 Clio worth more than €16,000.

The lucky winner will be presented with the key to their new Renault Clio by dealership manager Chris Hanlon at the official launch of the dealership (also today, November 29), during an evening sports panel event from 6.30pm.

Present will be Renault ambassadors former Dublin footballer and three times All-Ireland champ Alan Brogan, former Kerry footballer and five-time All-Ireland medal holder Marc Ó Sé, Westmeath footballing legend and Sunday Game pundit Dessie Dolan, former Irish Women’s Rugby Captain Fiona Coghlan, All-Ireland winning Clare hurling captain Anthony Daly and former Irish Rugby captain Mick Galwey.

and air-conditioning, while the Feel model benefits from the addition of 17” diamond-cut ‘cross’ alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats and Android Auto with Apple CarPlay.

The range-topping Flair specification also includes front parking sensors, Active Safety Brake, Citroën Connect Nav, keyless entry with push-button start and electric folding door mirrors.

The design remains delightfully different and the vast majority of functions are controlled via the standard-fit seven-inch infotainment system.

Interior space remains the same, with adequate space in the back for three passengers and generous head, leg and shoulder

room in the front, too.

Boot space is excellent, with 368-litres of space available with the rear seats in place and 1,170-litres on offer with the rear seats folded.

However, practicality is better than before, thanks to the inclusion of a 60:40 split-folding rear bench for the first time.

Overall, the new Citroën C4 Cactus builds on the original car’s unique personality, while adding more conventional styling, extensive suspension updates and a dose of extra refinement into the mix.

Ex-works prices for the new Citroën Cactus start at just €19,995, while my range-topping test car is priced at €25,795.

Citroën’s 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty is the real icing on the cake.

FACT BOX

1) Striking new design language 2) Superb new ‘PHC’ suspension 3) New engine technology 4) Manual or automatic 5) Priced from just €19,995 (ex-works)

The panel will also be joined by Laois referee Maurice Deegan and local sports star, Irish rugby’s Jack McGrath, while the one and only Marty Morrissey will act as MC on the night. Other well-known names due to attend will include style guru Lorraine Keane and Today FM’s Ian Dempsey.

To attend, contact Windsor Airside Renault at 01 870 3500, or email marketing@windsor.ie to reserve a seat. Celebrating 50 years in business this year, Windsor Motors is one of the leading motor retail groups in Ireland, with 18 dealerships nationwide, including the latest addition of Windsor Airside Renault.

Volkswagen readies range of 191 models VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles has announced its 191 offers, with the new and improved offers coinciding with a strong 2018 thus far, marking a growth of 14% year on year (to end of September).

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will introduce a series of offers which includes a contribution of up to €4,000 towards a 191 order, a HP rate of 1.9%, Ireland’s only Commercial Vehicle PCP solution and now their own leasing offer from €209 per month with no deposit.

2018 has seen the brand increase both in volume and market share and exceed the market growth. year on year.

Overall growth has been delivered by all models; however, the stand-out result is the Crafter – the fastest-growing model in the light commercial vehicle market in Ireland, with 60% growth, year on year.

2019 will see the introduction of the all-new Grand California, which will arrive in Spring and start from €55,000.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is using this model to extend the California programme upwards, tapping into a new range of possibilities.

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KENNY NEXT IN LINE: SOCCER: TALLAGHT native Stephen

Kenny has been appointed Republic of Ireland Under-21 national team manager and will take over the senior job following the conclusion of Euro 2020.

The 47-year-old has stepped down from his position at Dundalk – where he won eight trophies, including four league titles, in six years – to concentrate on his new role.

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Dooney wins fierce national final showdown  sport@dublingazette.com

RAHENY’S Kevin Dooney is the new Irish cross country champion, and will lead the Irish men’s team at the European Cross Country Championship in Tilburg, the Netherlands in just over a week’s time.

Dooney won a fierce battle with favourite Sean Tobin, from Clonmel in Abbotstown on Sunday, finishing with a time of 30 minutes and seven seconds. His victory margin was four seconds over the 10km distance, with Raheny Shamrocks also taking the overall team title, assisted by recent Dublin marathon star Mick Clohisey’s fifth place finish.

Dooney, who came second in the nationals last year, spoke out about his mental health battles over the course of the summer, and had admitted in the build up to the race that the possibility of it going badly wasn’t something he’d really prepared for, though he did add that he is currently in a better state of mind.

“Some days it just comes together,”

Dooney said afterwards. “Individual and team titles at the nationals. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

His emphatic celebrations as he came across the line in soggy conditions spoke volumes.

County Down woman Ciara Mageean also won her first national senior cross country title, taking advantage of a recent period of altitude training in the French Alps.

The 26-year-old ran in her UCD colours and led from just after the halfway mark, ultimately taking the title by a narrow margin from Annmarie McGlynn from Letterkenny, and at the head of an all Ulster top three.

Blackrock’s middle distance sensation Sarah Healy added to her titles as she took the junior race over 4kms.

Healy is the reigning Under-18 European champion over 800 and 1500 metres, and won extremely comfortably around Abbotstown as her class shone through over the longer distance, too.

Healy had sat alongside the leaders for much of the race in a sizeable

Raheny Shamrock’s Kevin Dooney celebrates as he crosses the line last weekend at Abbotstown. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

group, but powered clear on the last of the three loops, ultimately opening up a comfortable 17 second margin on the line. Her reward will be leading the junior women’s team in the European Cross Country. Healy’s time was 13.28.

“There were some hard parts on the course, and this is my first cross-country race this season, and I wasn’t sure

what was going to happen,” Healy said afterwards. “So just glad it went well.

But I was always better at cross country when I was younger, so I’d never skip it.”

Darragh McElhinney from Bantry was the junior men’s winner over 6km, with Clonliffe Harriers Sean O’Leary grabbing a second place finish.

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ERIN GO BRAGH OUR AGM takes places this Thursday, November 29, 7.30pm, and we need people to step up and volunteer and help out in the executive. Its your club so let us all get together and help our club grow in strength and numbers.

Our Christmas party takes place this Friday 30th November In the Grasshopper Inn, save the date and get your dancing shoes ready, always guaranteed to be a great night. Tickets can be bought at the door and cost €10 each.

Erin Go Bragh GAA Nursery continues in Hansfield Educate Together National School Sat morning 9.30am - 10.30am, Phibblestown Community Centre 11-12 and on a Tuesday evening 6-7pm in Phibblestown community centre.For further information, please contact our Games Promotions Officer Michael McWeeney 086 267429 The club will be bag packing in Dunnes in Ongar on Friday 7th December (5-10pm) and Saturday 8th December (10am- 6pm). Please put yourself forward to your child’s manager the time you are available to help out.

Our lotto tickets can now be boughtPlayer onlineof the Match Katie through the My Club Finances/LocalLotto.ie Murray and service.

Captain Sarah The lotto is a significant part of the clubs Murphy after fundraising activities and this online-option will LaClontarf’s dies IFC win.. complement the existing lotto sales activities.

Picture: GAApics.

There was no winner of our lotto jackpot this com week. Next weeks jackpot is €9,300 numbers drawn were 8,13, 20 and 22 .Thanks to everyone who supports our club lotto it is very much appreciated.

Fingallians Sinead Finnegan Muireann Ni Scanaill,Laura Dempsey and Emma Mc Cormac receieved their minor and senior All-Ireland medals this week in the Castleknock Hotel

SOCCER: HUGELY SUCCESSFUL DUNDALK BOSS GETS HIS CHANCE

King Kenny next in line for Irish throne

Tallaght man signed up by FAI as Under-21 boss as stepping stone to the senior manager’s job following two-year Mick McCarthy reign  DAVE DONNELLY

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TALLAGHT native Stephen Kenny has been appointed Republic of Ireland Under-21 national team manager and will take over the senior job following the conclusion of Euro 2020.

The 47-year-old has stepped down from his position at Dundalk – where he won eight trophies, including four league titles, in six years – to concentrate on his new role.

Former Longford Town, Bohemians, Derry City, Dunfermline and Shamrock Rovers boss Kenny is one of the most decorated managers in the history of Irish football.

Mick McCarthy was formally appointed for a second spell in charge of the national team on Sunday with a succession plan that will see Kenny assume the reins regardless of how well the team do.

“It’s just a huge privilege to be

named under-21 international manager,” Kenny said at press conference announcing his appointment.

“Everything was finalised on Saturday. A week ago I could not have envisaged this - of course not - but it’s an arrangement I am perfectly happy with. I am delighted.

“It’s a great opportunity and one that I’ll work extremely hard to do justice. To be here for the next four years, and beyond I hope, is certainly a huge honour.”

Kenny’s renaissance has been as remarkable as any in Irish soccer, following a career nadir when he was dismissed as manager of his hometown club, Rovers, after just nine months in 2012.

Six years later, the former St Dominic’s National School and Old Bawn Community College student’s stock has never been higher, and he’s been rewarded with the highest honour in Irish management.

Kenny will take charge of the Under-21 position ahead of the

Euro 2021 qualifying campaign, and will also oversee the work of the other underage teams alongside performance director Ruud Dokter.

“My role is to assist and support

“

I was reluctant to leave that to go anywhere.

To leave that it would have had to have been something special and this is something special.

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all of the other managers and to nurture and develop and inspire the new generation of Irish players for the future of Irish football.”

Kenny was a talented footballer in his youth and played with St

FINGALLIANS THIS week: The club will host the AGM on Thursday, November 29 at 8.30pm.

Club Shop: This Tuesday from 7 – 8pm our shop will be open for collections.

Re-fixed Ladies Senior Football Championship: Away to Parnells on this Thursday, November 29 at 8pm.

All Ireland ladies medals: Congratulations to Sinead, Muireann, Laura and Emma on receiving their Celtic Cross medals over the weekend.

SEAN COX BENEFIT FUNDRAISER: Sunday, December 16 - Pairc Tailteann, Navan. Meath v Dublin - Throw In: 1.30pm: Ticket Infor-

mation - Adults: €20 & Juveniles: €5. Info and tickets available on line www.dublingaa.ie Mentor Christmas night: It will take place in the club bar on, Saturday, December 22 from 8pm Bloodbank: The mobile unit wishes to pass on their thanks to the people of Swords on another most successful clinic.

Na hUimhreacha Buaiteach Lotó: 1, 6, 17, 30 & 36. No winner – Big Jackpot on Tuesday evening = €3,906 Fingallians extends deepest sympathy to the family of Richie Hand (club security officer) on the death of his Sister.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dilís.

Stephen Kenny celebrates Dundalk’s double success earlier in November. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

Patrick’s Athletic – then the nearest League of Ireland club – Home Farm and Bluebell United.

After just four League of Ireland appearances for Home Farm, Kenny stepped back from playing at the age of 26 and was given his first managerial role in the AUL with Pat’s Under-21 side.

He won the league in his one and only season with the Inchicore club and, at 27, became the youngest manager in League of Ireland history when he took over at Longford Town.

Promotion and an FAI Cup final followed, earning him a move to Bohemians, with whom he won the Premier Division title in 2003.

Between two spells with Derry City, Kenny guided Dunfermline to the Scottish Cup final, before taking over at Rovers following the departure of Michael O’Neill for the Northern Ireland job.

A tough first season saw him sacked by September, which proved to be something of a blessing in disguise as he began a remarkable period with Dundalk months later.

With two FAI Cup wins and four league titles, Kenny became just the second manager to guide an Irish club to the Europa League group stages in 2016.

He signed off with Dundalk with a second league-and-cup double, sealed with a win over Cork City at the Aviva in November – less than a month later, he was back as national team manager-elect.

“It was a real wrench to leave Dundalk Football Club because we had unprecedented success there and the players and staff were amazing to work with,” he said.

“I had a tremendous bond with everyone at the football club and the whole town really. It was a unique period in Irish football history and it was a privilege to be a part of that.

“I was reluctant to leave that to go anywhere. To leave that it would have had to have been something special and this is something special, it doesn’t get more special than this.”

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Rovers add McEneff to roster for 2019 line-up

Robbie Keane will be back around the Irish setup, looking to pass on his considerable experience. Picture: Martin Doherty

Keane to cast extra set of eyes over Irish setup  DAVE DONNELLY

IRELAND’S next generation of international footballers will get to learn form the country’s record goalscorer as Robbie Keane was unveiled as part of Mick McCarthy’s coaching staff.

The Tallaght native will return to the international set-up two years on from his retirement to assist the man who gave him his debut as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 1998.

McCarthy was confirmed as the successor to Martin O’Neill on Sunday afternoon, with his longtime assistant Terry Connor and Keane in situ.

38-year-old Keane’s role will involve working with players coming through the system and extensive scouting around Ireland and the UK. “He asked me would I consider him helping out in some way, in a coaching

or management role, just to be part of it with me,” McCarthy told reporters.

“I gave it some thought and I had to say yes. I’m coming up 60, TC is 56, a bit younger than me, but I kind of like the idea of a young coach and assistant who has bright ideas.

“He’s one of the most capped, top goalscorer. I think he will have a real affinity with the younger players, whether it’s coming through from Ruud [Dokter] or Stephen.

“All these guys coming through, he’s their hero.

It’s going to be a real benefit for me.

“He’ll be driving up and down the country looking at players, and having his backside in the car and getting sick of watching players and reporting back to me and TC.” McCarthy added that Keane’s presence wasn’t foisted on him by higherups and had in fact been

suggested to him by the boy who grew up in Glenshane, West Tallaght.

“He was suggested to me… by Robbie! At first I thought ‘you cheeky b****x’ to be honest. But he is cheeky. He played cheeky. He was impudent, the bloke that got here at 18 and I gave him his debut.

“I just think there’s more to him now. He’s serious about his football. He’s always loved his football. I use to clap him in training, some of the things he did.

“He was such a talent, but he’s got his head screwed on in terms of wanting to be a coach and manager in his own right.

“And if we’re talking about a succession, regardless of what happens to me in two years’ time, he should be part of that succession because he’s got a lot to offer.”

Keane came through

the ranks in schoolboy football with Crumlin United before moving across to Wolverhampton Wanderers as a 16-yearold.

He made his first team debut for Wolves a little over a year later, and while at the club he was part of Brian Kerr’s side that won the Under-16 and Under-18 European Championships.

He made his senior Ire-

land debut against the Czech Republic in March 1998, aged 17, and scored the first of his 68 international goals later that year.

Keane went on to play for Coventry City, Inter Milan, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Celtic, West Ham, Aston Villa, LA Galaxy before finishing as player-manager with ATK in India.

SHAMROCK Rovers have landed highly sought-after midfielder Aaron McEneff for their 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division.

McEneff joins a squad that has confirmed Aaron Bolger, Aaron Greene, Alan Mannus, Brandon Kavanagh, Brandon Miele, Dan Carr, Dean Dillon, Dean Williams, Dylan Watts, Ethan Boyle, Gavin Bazunu, Greg Bolger, Joel Coustrain, Joey O’Brien, Kevin Horgan, Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Ronan Finn, Sam Bone, Sean Boyd, Sean Callan, Sean Kavanagh and Trevor Clarke in their squad.

Speaking about the capture of McEneff’s signature, the Hoops’ Head Coach Stephen Bradley said: “Aaron does a bit of everything. He scored a lot of goals this year. He can start the game and he can play higher up, he’s a bit of an all-rounder. He brings great energy and legs to our midfield.

He’s a great striker of the ball and he scores goals from all areas of the pitch, I think he’s shown that since he’s been in the league. He’s done that on a consistent basis so hopefully he can continue that with us next season. When he gets forward he scores goals and that’s one thing the fans like.”

DOONA RE-SIGNS AT PAT’S ST PATRICK’S Athletic have re-signed Jamie Doona for the upcoming 2019 SSE Airtricity League season.

Doona made 21 appearances for the Saints last season scoring twice in the last league game against Derry City.

“Last year was up and down,” Doona said at confirmation of his return to Inchicore. “But I feel this year

I can kick on and show the fans and everyone involved as St Pat’s my best football.

“I learned a lot from Conan [Byrne] last year, a great player. Those things that I have learned from him, I can use push on and bring myself forward. Those kinds of players are great for the likes of me, bringing the best out of you and keeping you ticking over.”

Bohemians tangerine dream in Irn Bru Cup The IRN BRU Cup quarter-final between Bohemians and East Fife has been confirmed for Saturday February 2 2019 in Dalymount Park, 3pm.

It will be Bohs’ first competitive fixture of the new season.

The winners will be away to Ross County in the semi-final. Tickets are now on sale from tickets. bohemians.ie and the club bars will open 1pm.

There will be drink promotions, live music postmatch, while Ireland v England in the Six Nations will be shown in our bars.

Please note that, as Irn Bru Cup games are a split gate, season tickets and membership do not apply.

Members can, however, pay a reduced rate of €10 at the members stile on production of 2018 or 2019 membership card.

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NAOMH PEREGRINE CONGRATULATIONS to the incoming Executive Committee following the Club AGM last week.

Thanks to all the outgoing executive members for all their voluntary work last year.

Come out to support our Minor Camogie Ladies to secure top place in their Championship Round v second placed Whitehall Colmcille’s at home this Sunday, December 2 at 10.30am.

A foundation coaching course takes place in the club on November 27, 29 and December 1. There will also be a code of ethics along with the foundation course at a date to be confirmed. Those interested in doing either foundation or level one should contact our Games Promotion Officer, Amanda Scallan.

The Club’s Members’ Christmas Night takes place this Saturday, December 1 at 8pm in the clubhouse to present the Adult Player of the Year awards with DJ Enda Colfer and a visit by Sam Maguire.

The club annual mass for deceased members takes place in the clubhouse on Monday, December 3 at 7.30pm. Families of the deceased members are especially welcome.

There was no winner of the club lottery this week. The numbers drawn were 5, 13, 20 and 28.

The lottery jackpot remains capped at €10,000 until it’s won while the reserve jackpot increases to €4,400.

Lottery tickets cost only €2 each with all proceeds used for the benefit of club members. We’re looking for members to come on board the weekly lottery teams as some team members are retiring after spending up to ten years helping to hold the lottery draw on Sunday nights.

NAOMH MEARNOG WELL done to our U-21 hurlers who have qualified for the championship final after a hard earned victory over Wild Geese in Oldtown.

Our opponents in the final will be Craobh Ciaran and that game takes place on this Saturday, December 1 in Alfie Byrne Rd at 4pm.

All club members are requested to come along and support the lads.

Our minor camogie girls had an impressive victory over Naomh Padraigh in the championship.

This leaves us with a great chance of making the knockout stage.

We say Bon Voyage to young club players Conor Grant, Darragh Mulligan and Luke Dowd who are heading to New Zealand for a year or so. Enjoy yourselves lads and remain safe.

Our camogie AGM takes place this Wednesday at 9pm.

Camogie has always

been a huge part of our club and we urge all those involved (or who would like to be involved) to attend.

The club AGM takes place on December 6 at 8pm.

Our Adult Games Awards night takes place this Saturday at 9pm.

This is always a superb night and we urge all adult players and mentors to attend.

The numbers drawn in this weeks club Lotto are 6, 8, 12 and 16.

There was no winner.

Next week’s jackpot is €6,100.

A reminder that our Married V Singles games will take place on St Stephens Day as usual.

The hurling is at 12 followed by the football.

We urgently require people to sell tickets for the National Club draw.

Please contact Siobhan Crean Lynch or Michael Hannon.

SOCCER: CHERRY ORCHARD SWEPT ASIDE IN LAST 32 ROUND Malahide United’s Sunday Senior team

Malahide Craven FAI Cup success with five-star win

FAI INTERMEDIATE CUP Malahide United Cherry Orchard  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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GARETH Craven scored twice as Malahide United steamrolled Cherry Orchard 5-0 to reach the last 16 of the FAI Intermediate Cup. The northside club were 4-0 up within 23 minutes as Rob Duggan and Jordi Ebanda added to Craven’s brace, before substitute Cillian Timmins added a fifth late on.

The LSL Senior Sunday rivals have both had mixed starts to the league season, but there was only ever one winner by the seaside as Ger Coughlan’s side

proved too slick for their southside visitors.

The home side took control from the off at a bitterly cold Gannon Park and led inside five minutes courtesy of the lively Craven.

The winger controlled a cross into the box and saw his first effort blocked, but there was little keeper Ciaran Bizzel could do about the follow-up.

Three minutes later, Malahide were two goals to the good as Duggan’s speculative effort from distance arrowed into the bottom corner, although Bizzel might have done more to keep it out.

Orchard were almost offered a route back into the game when goalkeeper

Dylan McNulty let a backpass slip under his foot but, under pressure from Ciaran Byrne, he got the ball to safety.

Malahide took their slice of fortune and made it count moments later as Craven bagged his second of the game, finding a yard of space in the area before firing into the corner of the net.

And Bizzel in the Orchard goal was at fault for the fourth goal as he was caught in possession

by Ebanda, and the former Dundalk underage striker stroked the ball into an empty net.

To their credit, Orchard refused to buckle and they had the better of the play for the remainder of the

first half, and were twice denied goal-line clearances within a matter of minutes.

First, Byrne thought he’d scored when he flicked up a pass from Yuta Sasaki and nodded the ball over McNulty, but Dylan Cashin raced back to somehow head the ball off the line.

Moments later, Malahide kept their goal intact by the slimmest of margins once more as Aaron Sheehan’s header beat the keeper but was again scrambled clear.

Malahide continued to pick Orchard off, and Ciaran McGahan saw his volley saved by Bizzel, and the keeper had to be agile to tip a raking 50-yard effort

from Cashin over the bar.

Cherry Orchard captain Gio Boccorossa was inches from connecting with an Adrian Raffery free kick, and Rafferty saw a shot blocked by Cashin as they continued to fight for a way back in.

Malahide survived to the break with their clean sheet intact, and the second half was comparatively less dramatic, bar a Ryan Coombes free kick that was well-saved by McNulty.

Two substitutes combined 18 minutes from time to put added gloss on the scoreline as Karl Moody reached the byline and crossed for Timmins, who had a simple task to finish at the back post.

Thunder strike down Moycullen

The Swords Thunder men’s basketball team had a strong win over Moycullen

GRIFFITH Swords Thunder ran up a big win over Moycullen in the men’s Super League to remain in a share of second place in the competition on 15 points, six off leaders Belfast Star.

Moycullen were led by Isaiah Harris-Winn who had 27 points but it was not enough as a superb 33 point effort from Thunder’s Elijah Mays guided his team home to a 108 to 88 victory.

Mays was backed up 25 points from Adrian Fernandez and 13 from Antonio Odunga.

On the women’s side, Swords were edged out 83-75 by the UL Huskies.

Both sides came into the game with one win each following the opening rounds of this year’s season, but Abbie Jeffrey (28 points) and Abbie Goodsell (24 points) proved to be the difference as, despite being down by 15 points early on, they helped edge Huskies into a 51-46 point lead at half-time. A huge display from Swords’ Peggy Black, which saw her finish on 28 points, kept the Dubliners in it right up until the end.

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WINDSURFING: LOUGHSHINNY MAN SHINES AT WORLD SPEED SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Oisin ties down 50 knot magical mark WORLD SPEED SAILING CHAMPS sport@dublingazette.com

TWENTY-SEVEN time national windsurfing champion Oisín van Gelderen has become the first ever Irish sailor to break the 50 knot speed barrier, during his final week competing at the Luderitz World Speed Sailing Challenge in Namibia, Africa.

Van Gelderen - who hails from Loughshinny - joined the fastest sailors in the world for the last three weeks in Luderitz, with the aim of increasing his Irish Sailing Speed record (measured over 500m), and trying to break the elusive 50 knot barrier.

The Luderitz course, a canal dug in a lagoon at the edge of

the desert, has been specially designed to take advantage of the gale to storm force winds common in this part of Africa.

Van Gelderen significantly improved his record on his second day at the event.

Force Nine He took on winds gusting 90 kph (Beaufort Force 9 - strong to severe Gale).

But it wasn’t until this week that he reached his aim: he exceeded 50 knots, hit a high of 50.8knots (94kph), and set an official WSSRC ratified National record of 47.97 knots (88.85kph) over 500m.

Commenting on his achievements, Van Gelderen noted:

“With the experience I have now gained, and the changes I made to technique and tuning, I know I could possibly do a 50-knot 500m run, but for now I’m very happy.

“It’s only with the experience of doing it, that I can work out what is possible.

“I have peaked seven times over 50 knots (50.8), achieved my goal of setting a respectable record, and I can leave Luderitz very proud, knowing I put everything into it.”

It continues his swift increase in speed. He won the Irish speed record back from John Kenny in April 2017 when he set a speed of 42.14 knots, around 78 kph and has continued his remarkable improvements in speed ever since.

Suttonians during their game with Tullow Picture: Noel Cuddy Photography

Oisin van Gelderen in Luderitz this week.

Picture: Stefan Csaky

Suttonians pipped by Tullow LEINSTER DIVISION 1B Tullow 17 Suttonians 15  HARRY SHORTHOSE sport@dublingazette.com

IT WAS a case of so close but yet so far for Suttonians on Sunday as they had to settle for a losing bonus point against Tullow in Leinster rugby’s Division 1B. It was a dream start for the visitors as they drew first blood when they overturned the ball from a Tullow penalty six minutes in. Hugo Nolan made good ground into the Tullow half before he was taken down.

The ball was kicked

from the ruck to the right hand side of the field where it was left for Domantas Baguzis to chase and he beat the last man for Tullow who struggled to contain him as he turned and touched down near the posts.

Donatas Vilimavieius converted to make it 7-0.

Tullow kept pushing and trying to force an opening but allowed Suttonians to overturn the ball. However, a knock-on allowed them another chance via a scrum.

Tullow won the scrum but the ball was once again overturned which allowed Baguzis to run down the right wing

again and touch down in a similar position to the first try.

Nathan Henderson missed the ensuing conversion to leave them 12-0 up. Tullow pulled back three points from a penalty midway through the half and would soon capitalise on a mistake from the Suttonians defence when they cleared their lines from a lineout.

Stephen Smith powered through to touch down under the posts and it was easily converted. There was some great defending from the Suttonians when they denied Tullow a try just before half-time.

The hosts were awarded a penalty which they elected to scrum from five-metres out. However, Suttonians overturned the ball, a man down, and forced the ball away for half-time.

Tullow scored again early in the second half when Ado Bloomfield found room to dive in on the left hand side and it was converted to give the home side a two point lead.

Suttonians could have forced a win near the end when they were awarded a close-range scrum which they won initially but a knock-on brought their hopes to an end.

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CLUB NOTES

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SKERRIES HARPS CONGRATS to Lyndsey Davey, who has been named the Dublin LGFA player of the year, well deserved! Wishing you the best of luck at the All Stars awards this coming Saturday.

Congrats to our Moriarty Supervalu sponsored Minor Hurlers, pictured, on their Division 4 League win over St Peregrines on Sunday. Well done to the Minor Camogie team on their B Championship win over Naomh Fionnbarra. campaign with a midweek win over Lucan Sarsfields.

All the weekend results can be viewed at on our website: www.skerriesharps. ie/results. Upcoming Fixtures: Saturday, December 1 - U21 Football Vs Raheny in the championship semi-final AWAY St Annes Park 2.30pm. All support appreciated.

Zingo Result: 2-1-4-7-3-6-5. We had no winners of Jackpot . Next week’s jackpot €2,600. Congrats to Dividend winner John Costello who won our dividend prize of €850!

Next draw will take place on Sunday 2nd Dec at 6.30pm 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.

ST BRIGID’S A WARM invitation is extended to all club members and volunteers by the Social Committee, on behalf of the 2018 Executive, to join them in the club on Saturday, December 1 from 9pm for some food, drinks and entertainment to finish out an incredibly busy and fruitful year. Please spread the word.

St Brigids AFL7 team recorded a good win over Garristown to maintain their league status, well done to all. Camogie Minor semi-final in Russell Park v N Fionnbarra on Sunday at 10.30am.

Nursery every Saturday from 9.30 to 11am. All 4 to 7 year olds welcome. Just pop down and join in the fun.

Level 1/Award 1 Coaching Course Friday

30th November 7pm - 10pm, Saturday 1st December 10am - 4pm, Friday 7th December 7-10pm, Saturday 8th December 10-4pm, Contact @BarryMullane1 or barry.mullane.gpo.dublin@gaa.ie to book your place.

Thank-you to everyone who attended the AGM on Sunday, all set for another year to come!

A huge thank you to everyone who supports St Brigid’s Club Lotto and thanks also to our brilliant Lotto Committee.

There was no Lotto Jackpot winner last week.

Our next Lotto draw is in Myos on Friday, November 30 when the jackpot will be €8,600.

ST FINIAN’S CONGRATULATIONS to the newly qualified coaches who completed the Foundation Coaching course over the course of two evenings recently. The first part of the Dual Award 1 GAA Coaching award course took place on, Saturday and the second part will take place on Saturday, December 1 10am-4pm.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Anne O’Connor, Nursery & Academy Coach, Gaelic for Mothers & Others coach along with a lot of behind the scenes work, Anne is an inspirational and integral part of our Club.

The Ladies of the Gaelic for Mothers & Others team braved the bitter weather on Wednesday evening in a match against St. Pat’s in Donabate.

The 2007 boys team played their first 13 a side football match on Saturday in the Valley. It was a challenge match against local rivals, Fingallians GAA Club. St Finians won by one point in a fantastic display of upcoming talent in the club.

Marta Andaluz Olalla, player for the Gaelic for Mothers & Others team received a lovely write up in her local newspaper in Spain, La Comarca. Marta is pictured with her two children, George and Lola who both play for the U7’s and U8’s in St. Finians. To read the article (brush up on your Spanish) click on http://www.lacomarca.net/poblana-pais-pionero-aviacion/ St. Finians GAA is having its Annual Christmas Party and Awards night on Saturday, December 8 in Peacocks, Swords. Doors open at 8.30pm, live music, meal and a late bar. All are welcome!!

There are Aerobics & Fitness classes taking place in the Clubhouse Activity Room on Monday, Wednesday evenings. For further details, please contact Bernie at 085 135 9766.

The Coffee Shop is open this and every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. All are welcome for a cuppa and a chat!

Club Lotto - The club lotto on November, 25 was €5,900 and the numbers drawn were 1, 2, 3 and 28. There was no winner. Lucky Dip winners of €40 were Ann Finn, Lorraine Maron, Susan McLoughlin and Con Murphy.

SOCCER: SWORDS CLUB UP TO NINTH POSITION

Rivervalley fight back to Major 1 win over MP side  sport@dublingazette.com

RIVERVALLEY Rangers got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 win over MP FC in LSL Sunday Major 1 at the Sportslink on Friday night.

Goals from David Gaul and Dean Cregan earned Patsy O’Neill’s side their second league win of the season, and their second in three games.

They were one of five sides to make the move from the AUL over the summer and were landed straight into Major 1, the sixth tier on the LSL pyramid.

They had to work hard for their victory over an MP FC side who have started the season well, and who took the lead within two minutes.

The visitors took that lead into the break but things started to turn for Rivervalley in the second half.

The introduction of substitute Josh Cole gave the Swords side a foothold up front, and they levelled before the hour

TheRivervalley Rangers LSL Saturday Premier 1 side

mark.

Gaul, in his newlydeployed central midfield role, got on the end of a throw-in from the right and smashed a left-footed volley low into the corner.

A mistake from a Rivervalley defender gave the visitors a chance to regain the lead but goalkeeper Yohann Bedos saved brilliantly to keep

CHANGE CHARTER Disability plan for healthy future

DOIREANN Ni Mhuircheartaigh, Dale Blount, John Treacy, Sport Ireland Chief Executive, Patrick Flanagan, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD, Aidan O’Mahony and Dr Una May launched A Charter for Change, Ireland’s first ever Sport Inclusion Disability Charter, at Leinster House this week.

The charter outlines five key areas people with disabilities are asking organisations to consider in making active and healthy lifestyles possible for them.

Picture: Morgan treacy / inpho

the scores level.

Cregan completed the turnaround with 20 minutes to go as he got on the end of a quick break, standing up the defender one-on-one before drilling into the corner.

There was good news for the Sunday Division 3 side as well as they won 1-0 away to Shankill to move up to eighth in the league thanks to a Jor-

dan Curley strike.

The Saturday Premier 1 side didn’t have it quite so good, however, as they fell to a heavy 5-1 defeat at home to Pregasus St James, The home side trailed 4-0 at the break and, despite a penalty from Robert Garrigan early in the second half, Pegasus added another late in the game.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: DAVEY HONOURED AT EVENT AT CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL

Skerries star the player of the year for 2018 DUBLIN PLAYER AWARDS  sport@dublingazette.com

LYNDSEY DAVEY took home the Dublin ladies senior player of the year award over the weekend, with the veteran player awarded the title at the Castleknock Hotel on Saturday night, in front of many of the luminaries of the county’s ladies game.

The three-time All Ireland winner – who plays her club football with Skerries Harps – was recently said to be considering retirement from a long-lasting sporting career that’s seen her see current manager Mick Bohan leave the side, several other managers

pass through, and then Bohan return again.

Davey, who works as a firefighter at Dublin airport, needed parental permission to travel abroad and compete in the early days of her Dublin career. She is also in contention to win the national-level TG4 players’ player of the year next Saturday at a banquet in City West.

Having joined the Dublin panel at the age of 14, Davey has been a part of the senior county set up in one way or another for half her life, and at the age of 28, is almost part of the furniture as one of the core members of the increasingly effective side.

Owens on list for TG4 goal of the season

Dublin manager Mick Bohan with Lynsey Davey Picture: GAAPics.com

Dublin won their first ever national league title in 2018, as well as maintaining their All-Ireland title, and added long time nemesis Cork to their list of finale victims.

Interpros Davey came to the ceremony fresh from an Interprovincial Shield Final win earlier that day,

Henderson raises toast to first EGB hurling crown JUNIOR F HURLING FINAL Erin Go Bragh 1-14 Fingallians 1-6  sport@dublingazette.com

JUST after 4pm on Sunday last week, Paddy Henderson had the honour of lifting the first championship trophy to be won by Erin Go Bragh.

That followed a tough, open game of hurling that saw the victors come out the right side of a 1-14 to 1-6 score line, which may sound comfortable but never was.

With Fingallians scoring first, a low scoring first half saw Go Bragh

playing into a stiff wind which saw it remained tight until a John Monaghan goal saw the eventual winners put some daylight between the teams to lead 1-2 to 0-3 at half time.

Wind Playing with the wind in the second half, the champions played much the better hurling, driven on from half back

by Shane O’Toole, Eoin Walsh and captain fantastic Henderson.

With Colin Gaughan, Jason Nolan and Mick Maroney getting

FOOTBALL

through a lot of work in midfield and using the space to their advantage, the winners scored some great points from play through Anthony Watson, Maroney, Damien O’Donoghue as well as man of the match Cian Dolan chipping in with three great scores.

A goal from Fingallians late in the game narrowed the lead to four points.

However another flurry of scores saw the eventual lead stretch out to eight points and history was made at the final whistle.

in which she captained the Leinster side to a 7-7 to 2-5 victory over Connacht.

Sarah Fagan of Clontarf took the minor player of the year award, having captained the side to their eighth consecutive Leinster title back in April, with the team’s medals for that win also handed out on the even-

ing.

The players’ player of the year award amongst the minor footballers was given to to Hannah Leahy of Scoil Ui Chonaill.

There were also two special awards handed out to senior players Siobhan Woods (Raheny) and Kate Fitzgibbon (Clontarf), both of whom

were awarded the Laoch Gorm na Foirne award, having been picked out by their teammates.

The Dublin teams had plenty to celebrate this year, and had trophies on display in Castleknock from their Senior All Ireland, Senior Leinster, NFL 1 and Minor Leinster titles as part of the ceremony.

ST SYLVESTER’S Nicole Owens is on the shortlist for the TG4 Goal of the Season which will be announced on Saturday, December 1 as part of the All-Stars show.

She is on the list for the award along with championship strikes from Catriona Cormican (Galway), Niamh Hughes (Tyrone), Áine O’Sullivan (Cork) and Alice Kelly (Roscommon) all in the running.

On the night, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and championship sponsors TG4 are announced another Facebook ‘Live from the Red Carpet’, which will be broadcast from the Citywest Hotel next Saturday.

Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural Facebook Live from the TG4 All Stars, viewers can tune in for a series of interviews with the game’s top stars ahead of the 2018 TG4 All Star banquet.

The event will be streamed live and simultaneously on both the Ladies Gaelic Football and Spórt TG4 Facebook pages from 6.30pm.

Gráinne McElwain is the host for the event which will look back on the year that was.

Later in the night, at the TG4 All Star banquet, the 2018 TG4 All Star award winners will be announced, along with the Players’ Player of the Year recipients in the junior, intermediate and senior grades.

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