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Councillors give up €38k to help Traveller scheme Pilot project boost as annual expenses assigned to support self-spend initiative

 SYLVIA POWNALL COUNCILLORS in south Dublin have agreed to forego €38,000 in annual expenses for a pilot self-spend scheme for Travellers.

South Dublin County Council is the first in the country to adopt the participatory budgeting initiative, and the Traveller committee will decide how the money is spent.

The council will also

double its spend on housing this year, allocating €2.6 million to help tackle the homelessness crisis.

The move was decided at SDCC’s €225m budget meeting. Proposer Cllr Mark Ward (SF) welcomed

colleagues’ support for the democratic process.

He said: “This will enable Travellers to work with local government to make the budget decisions that affect their lives.”

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COUNCIL | NEW BUDGET ALSO FOCUSES ON HOUSING SUPPORTS

Traveller fund boost gets broad welcome Continued from Page 1

Doreen Car penter, manager of Clondalkin Travellers Development Project, told The Gazette: “We welcome the money and it will be used for the betterment of the travelling community.

“Most of it will be to towards our citizenship programme, to promote empowerment, participation and inclusion.”

The funding was secured from councillors’ projected expenses budget – including travel expenses and conferences abroad – and the motion was supported by Sinn Fein and Alliance

members.

Cllr Ward, a member of the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee, said: “It represents a step towards empowering Travellers and giving them a sense of ownership within their community.

“I have engaged with Travellers from the development programmes and also directly on sites. There is a sense of apathy and detachment amongst ordinary Travellers towards local government.

“T his scheme will encourage them to engage with local govern-

The funding for Traveller support was just one of a number of spending increases agreed by the council

ment, and it’s the first of its kind in the country. It will increase social justice

by providing a platform for Travellers to have a voice in decision-making processes.”

Majority The budget was passed by a large majority of 29 votes to 6, with the homeless budget doubled to

€2.6million, the provision of school meals for 23 schools, and maintaining the 15% reduction in the Local Property Tax also agreed.

In total, spending on housing will increase by €4.5 million, to €66.2 million, with a capital spend of €600,000 towards a homeless hostel and a women’s refuge.

A €100,000 fund for a pilot Traveller caravan loan scheme was also approved, along with more money for home i m p r ove m e n t s , p a t h maintenance and tree pruning, and plans to recruit 50 new frontline staff.

Sinn Fein housing spokesman Deputy Eoin O Broin gave the funding increase a broad welcome, but added: “We do need much more than what’s there for housing.”

On the ball to help those with diabetes

GAA football star Kevin Nolan (who has Type 1 Diabetes) and Dr Anna Clarke, Diabetes Ireland helped launch a new medical technology for those with diabetes. Abbott’s Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system eliminates the need for routine and constant finger pricking, measuring glucose levels through a small sensor on the back of the upper arm, and has been described as ‘a game changer’ for those living with the condition.

Picture: Shane O’Neill Photography

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An intimate study of the Irish emigrant experience A DUBLIN filmmaker’s documentary is to be screened in Dundrum next week.

Cathal Kenna’s Coming Home is a documentary following a selection of five Irish emigrants on their journeys as they return to and depart from Ireland.

He said: “For centuries, the Irish have left their shores in search of work, opportunities and a better life. Of those that leave, few permanently return.

“Coming Home follows a select group of Irish emigrants taking that journey.

“The concept of home and what it means to different people is at the heart of this intimate portrayal of Irish emigrant life.”

Coming Home is screening daily at 8pm in Movies@Dundrum from November 18 to 24.

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PEOPLE | DUBLINER LIVIN’ THE DREAM WITH HIS MUSIC IDOLS Richie Malone onstage playing classic Quo hits at the 3Arena and (right) rockin’ out with the one and only Francis Rossi

Rockin’ all over with

 SYLVIA POWNALL GUITARIST Richie Malone is living out his childhood dream after being drafted in as his idol Rick Parfitt’s replacement on Status Quo’s farewell tour.

Richie (30) from Firhouse is

still reeling after playing the 3Arena in Dublin with his heroes and is now gearing up for a month on the road with the veteran rockers. Former RAID frontman Richie is 16 gigs in now, but he said he’s still coming up for air after replacing Rick – who was forced to quit the tour for health reasons.

He told The Gazette: “It’s been crazy! They were the main reason I got into playing guitar in the first place, so to think I’m up on stage with them is just unbelievable.”

Richie says Rick inspired him to first pick up a guitar as a youngster, and over the years he

has built up a good friendship with the 68-yearold rocker.

R ichie s ays ner ves almost got the better of him when he took to the stage at the 3Arena – particularly as he had to open the show with ‘Caroline’, and had another big solo with ‘Whatever You Want’.

However, an endorsement from his idol gave him the confidence to keep going.

He’s hoping that despite its billing as The Last Night At The Electrics Tour, this

won’t be his last chance to play with Status Quo. “I never imagined it, it’s like a dream. This is supposed to be their big farewell, but I hope it’s not because it’s going so well.

Who knows what the future holds?”

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BUSINESS | CHAIN’S 37TH STORE IN IRELAND TO OPEN IN EARLY DECEMBER

Penneys opening to add 386 jobs to Liffey Valley centre  IAN BEGLEY

The Penneys store in Liffey Valley, set to open in December, will create 386 jobs

THE highly-anticipated Penneys store in Liffey Valley will be open in a matter of weeks, creating 386 new jobs for the area.

The new store will o p e n o n Tu e s d a y , December 6 at 9.30am.

The store, which is the 37th Penneys in Ireland, will comprise 53,900sq ft of retail space and will feature the latest trends in women’s, men’s and c h i l d r e n ’s f a s h i o n s , i n cl u d i n g f o o t we a r, accessories, lingerie and homeware.

Gerr y Butler, sales director Republic of Ireland, Primark said: “We are delighted to officially announce the opening date of our new store in Liffey Valley.

“We have many loyal customers in West Dublin and beyond, and we

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‘The latest store in Liffey Valley is part of the shopping centre’s major expansion’

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look for ward to welcoming them to Penneys Liffey Valley from December 6.”

Denis O’Connell, centre director, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, welcomed the announcement, saying: “Penneys represents an exciting new phase in the development of Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and we look forward to officially opening the doors to this iconic store in December.

“Welcoming Penneys to the Liffey Valley family once again demonstrates our commitment

to establishing Liffey Valley as Ireland’s top shopping destination, by providing customers with an extensive retail mix.”

The latest store in Liffey Valley is part of the shopping centre’s major expansion, which will see additional retail space added, along with an Olympic-sized indoor ice rink.

The expansion will feature an additional 7,000sq m of retail space, 3,774sq m of restaurant space, a refurbished 14-screen cinema, and an ice arena that can hold 2,500 spectators for skating competitions, ice hockey matches and other enter tainment events.

However, parking will prove to be a major issue as South Dublin County has denied permission for the construction of a 1,800 car parking facility.

Social Inclusion week gets under way SOCIAL inclusion week gets under way next Monday with RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan as guest of honour at an official launch in Tallaght.

Mayor Guss O’Connell will get the ball rolling at an event in County Hall, Tallaght which will also feature entertainment from Divine Mercy NS orchestra, Balgaddy and RAMS in Rhythm.

A spokesperson for South Dublin County Council said: “The aim of this week is to highlight the positive work carried out to reduce social exclusion and poverty.

“Each year there has been an increased level of participation and the number of groups and communities

engaging with the event has increased dramatically.

“Social Inclusion Week provides us with the platform to highlight social inclusion initiatives and promote active citizenship.

“It is about creating a society where everyone experiences full and equal participation in all aspects of life.”

The week’s varied programme of events includes literacy awareness training, mental health workshop for young people, intercultural day celebrating diversity, craft workshops, celebration of social inclusion through the performing arts in the civic theatre, dance workshops, computer classes and traditional Irish dancing.

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An evening of lively music at Finnstown Castle A CHARITY musical evening at Finnstown Castle is taking place on November 17 in support of Ireland’s Volunteer team at the World Winter Games.

Enjoy a lovely musical evening with Lucan Concert Band and classical singers David Corr, Rory Dunne and Caoimhe Reynolds.

There will also be popular pieces from the world of opera and musicals.

Tickets for this event are priced at €15. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Special Olympics.

Tickets are available online www.billetto.ie or contact 087 7470703.

Huge find at the notorious Hellfire Club ARCHAEOLOGISTS who carried out the first ever excavation of a passage tomb site at the notorious Hellfire Club in Dublin have announced a huge find.

Project leader Neil Jackman revealed the discovery of what’s believed to be megalithic art on a stone uncovered at the site on Montpelier Hill.

He said: “The discovery is really exciting and absolutely incredible luck that it was discovered.”

Visitors unaware of what lay beneath have lit bonfires at the spot using the rock as shelter so when the fragile artefact was taken out it split into four fragments.

The precious slab is now at the National Museum of Ireland for further study and a 3D model of it has been included in the Discovery display.

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Out and About

Filan Rock’s the Lock at Lucan Sarsfields

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HE Rock the Lock music festival was described a fantastic success and saw hundreds of locals flock to Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club to enjoy the many musicians and bands perform.

The festival ran for a total of three days over the October Bank Holiday Weekend and big top tent was erected onsite which saw a host of what can only be described as one of the best line ups ever seen in Lucan.

Working with Dermot Brophy from DBS Promotions the organising committee put together a mix of music for each night of the festival.

The Sunday Night Headliner Shane Filan (ex Westlife) returned from his UK sell out tour to perform at the festival and Bagatelle delighted crowds with “Summer in Dublin”.

Niamh Herbert,Dave Brennan,Emer Slattery and Orna Brennan. Pictures: John Rapple

Denise,Aine,Eabhann Farrell Caitlin Healy

Brian, Pamela, Evan,

cheering on Brian Farrell with dog Buddy

Saoirse and Clodagh Wall Event organisers and Volunteer Stewards

with dog Ted

It’s a family affair for Brain Tumour Ireland

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RAIN Tumour Ireland held a 10K/5K Run and 5K family Walk 2016 in Corcaigh Park, Clondalkin. This event helped to fundraise for the work in supporting brain tumour patients and their families.

This event formed part of “Walk Around the World for Brain Tumours”, a project co-coordinated by the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA).

The mileage covered in Corkagh Park contributed to the IBTA’s World Walk target of circling the earth to raise awareness of brain tumours globally.

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HEALTH | STUDY REVEALS DEFICIENCY

Lucanites need more Vitamin D  IAN BEGLEY

Double the fun helping Santa Claus TWINS Ann and Maria Connors had Santa Claus wrapped around their little fingers when they teamed up with him at the GPO to help launch the programme of festive events for Dublin At Christmas – a partnership initiative between DublinTown, Dublin City Council and the city’s trans-

port providers.

The twins and the toymaker were spreading the message: “Go To Town”, encouraging everyone across the city to come to the city centre and experience the magic of Christmas at the lighting ceremonies taking place from this Sunday, November 13 until

Sunday, November 27 , at four of Dublin’s iconic city centre locations.

For further information on the lighting locations and all the Christmas festivities in town, see the website at www.DublinatChristmas.ie.

Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

PEOPLE living in Lucan are much more likely to be deficient in Vitamin D compared to their Dublin counterparts, new figures have shown.

According to the findings, both Lucan and Dublin 8 have deficiency rates up to five times higher than other areas.

The research was carried out by Trinity College Dublin and St James’s Hospital using a combination of geo-mapping and data from more than 5,200 people in 2015.

The research revealed that one in eight people (12.5%) living in the greater Dublin area is vitamin D-deficient. While this falls to 10.8% during the summer months, it rises

to 15.2% in the winter.

However, some areas were seen to be significantly more affected than others. The researchers revealed that in the most deprived and ethnically diverse urban locations (Dublin 8 and Lucan), the rates of Vitamin D deficiency are much higher, with one in four people (25%) affected.

This is double the rate for the Dublin region as a whole, and up to five times higher than some other areas. For example, in Dublin 16, the deficiency rate is just 5% during the summer. In Kildare, it is just 7.6% during the winter.

Overall, females were found to have much higher rates of Vitamin D deficiency than males - 25%

higher, on average. Furthermore, younger people were also more likely to have lower vitamin D levels than older people.

Those aged between 18 and 50 had 27% lower levels in winter than those over the age of 50. During the summer, their levels were 20% lower.

Of the research, Dr Eamon Laird, of TCD, said: “This is the first time that a geographical map of the greater Dublin region or any urban region in Ireland has been developed.

“Our findings provide useful data to help inform public health policy regarding endemic Vitamin D insufficiency to help target the population groups and resident location areas most at risk.”

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EDUCATION | DUN LAOGHAIRE EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD AND SCOIL SINEAD LTD APPOINTED

New Lucan secondary school assigned patrons  IAN BEGLEY THE Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) and a new entity, Scoil Sinead Ltd have been appointed as the patrons of a new 1,000 student secondary school for Lucan.

There was a significantly higher prospective parent desire for a DDLETB and Scoil Sinead secondary school in Lucan compared to the third applicant Catholic Education an Irish Schools’ Trust.

The new school will begin enrolment with a view to opening to first-year students in September 2017. The exact location of the new school has yet to be determined.

Demographic analysis shows that the enrolment figure for the Lucan school planning area is projected to grow to approximately 5,930 pupils by the year 2025 based on a 100% intake in the school planning area.

This is a potential 1,374 extra pupils requiring school places.

However, the actual intake at post-primary level in the Lucan school planning area is currently 118 %. At the current level of intake, enrolment would increase to approximately 7,016 pupils by 2025. This is a potential 2,460 extra pupils,” according to a recent patronage assessment report.

Demand

It also stated that the demographic data for the Lucan area, overall, indicates that demand

for post-primary pupil places over the last number of years has increased and is projected to grow considerably over the next number of years to peak in 2025. Demand in the majority of adjacent school planning areas is projected to increase over the coming years.

This indicates that the level of pupil intake at post-primary level in Lucan is likely to continue at or close to the current actual intake level 118% and therefore it is prudent to plan

provision in the Lucan school planning area on this basis.

The DDLETB also said it was delighted to have been awarded patronage of the new school in Lucan and another in Swords.

“This is a very positive development for Swords and Lucan, which have been designated by the Department of Education and Skills as priority areas for modern new secondlevel schools,” said the training board’s chief executive, Paddy Lavelle.

Aspen Directors Paula Richards & Linda Balfe with Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald_s

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Plan to tackle traffic problem A SPECIAL Lucan Area Committee meeting on traffic congestion is in the pipeline following a recent motion passed this week.

Councillors William Lavelle and Vicki Casserley (FG) proposed an emergency motion calling for a special meeting to discuss worsening traffic congestion in Lucan and its surrounding area.

The motion called for the meeting to be convened within the next three weeks and to be attended by the Chief Executive, the Director of Services for Land-Use Planning & Transportation and senior traffic management and road design staff.

The special meeting will discuss action in response to the serious worsening of traffic congestion in the Lucan area in recent times.

Councillors in particular noted that the current “intolerable traffic situation” will form a backdrop to upcoming consideration of the draft Clonburris SDZ; and further noting the repeated delays in producing the Lucan Access Study or any other transport/traffic strategy for the Lucan area.

Go see Santa

Corkscrew proprietor Peter Foley with Niall Maher. Photos by Stephen Fleming

The Corkscrew’s Wine Fair in Lucan

MANY local wine enthusiasts attended Aspen Counselling’s second annual wine fair in Kenny’s, Lucan on Sunday.

This is the second year that the Corkscrew at Kennys nominated the local charity to be a benefi-

ciary of the funds they hope to raise.

With over 50 of the best wines available in Ireland open for tasting with discounts available on the day, it’s was a great chance for participants to try and buy

wines for the winter season.

Aspen counselling service is a low cost counselling service in the heart of Lucan Village.

Working with a team of up to 30 therapists, both qualified and in training.

Kennys Barman Nick Coyle

SANTA Claus is busy setting up a special Irish HQ at Croke Park, with the world’s bestloved toymaker getting ready to meet families and children at one of Ireland’s most-loved places. The Santa Experience at Croke Park opens on November 26. With a great grotto, Christmas gifts, and even free admission to the acclaimed GAA Museum, there’ll be something to help keep kids of all ages entertained. Tickets are available now from www. crokepark.ie/santa.

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Accolade for FUNDING | INVESTMENT HELP THOSE INVOLVED energy plan TO WITH BT SCHOOLS CONTEST  MOLLY O’CONNELL

SOUTH Dublin company Cosgrave Developments have won the Buildings award for its development of super energy-efficient homes at the 13th annual Sustainable Energy Awards.

Its highly-commended Cualanor project includes a wide range of energ y-efficient systems, minimising energy loss whilst also reducing the homeowner’s energy bills.

This year’s awards s h owe d c o l l e c t i ve savings in energy efficiency of €100 million from the shortlisted finalists in a wide range of fields.

New €36k partnership to support teachers  IAN BEGLEY

THE Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) announced its new partnership with the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, in

which they are investing up to €36,000 to provide teachers of this year’s finalists with expert-led project management training.

This is the first time that PMI training sessions will be provided for

Pictured are PMI Educational Foundation Liaison Officer, Jackie Glynn and the head of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), Mari Cahalane, and the young co-founders of FenuHealth (and previous BTYSTE prizewinners) Annie and Kate Madden

the schools shortlisted to take part in the prestigious competition.

This partnership meets a need for foundational project management skills, essential not only for success at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, but to enable young scientists and entrepreneurs to commercialise their ideas and to bring their innovations to reality.

The Ireland Chapter of PMI will provide the training on a voluntary

basis for up to 90 teachers prior to the BT exhibition at the RDS next January.

Teachers have already been invited to attend one of three training days across the country early this month.

Training programme Speaking about the new training programme, PMI educational foundation liaison officer Jackie Glynn said: “PMI’s eighth global project management survey found that projects with a high pri-

ority on project management were 71% more successful in reaching their goals and original intent.

“This highlights the importance of PMI in the workplace; therefore, we strongly believe that it should be a key aspect of our second-level education.

“In the same way that the Coder Dojo movement believes that everyone should know how to code, we believe that everyone should have skills in project manage-

ment, as no matter your profession you are either going to be part of a project team, or lead a project.

“Also, entrepreneurship and project management go hand-in-hand – a great idea cannot become a reality without clear project management.

“This partnership is helping to address this gap in training, and ensuring that our brightest students are better positioned to make their brilliant ideas a viable business,” she said.

Awards underscore the diversity of innovation fostered in Ireland DUBLIN’S rising reputation as an innovation hub was underscored by the impressive calibre of winners at The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2016, with Dublin scooping four of the night’s seven awards.

T h e aw a r d s , w h i c h we r e attended by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, were presented at a ceremony with over 220 guests at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

As an example of the winners, Mastercard Labs – the victors in Fintech – impressed with the rollout of its “pay-at-table” technology, which empowers customers

to get out of restaurants quickly and without the stress of waiting for a bill.

Although operational in a handful of Irish restaurants, it is being launched mainly in the UK, where the aim is to reach critical mass in a market with more chains. Some 600 restaurants are already actively using the technology.

All of the award winners received a €10,000 Irish Times media package and an iPad. Associate sponsors of the awards included Teagasc, Science Foundation Ireland, KPMG, AbbVie and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Anna Scally, partner, KPMG with Oran Cummins, head of research and development, Mastercard Labs - winner of the Fintech award

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DANCE: BALLET IRELAND DANCER TALKS TO THE GAZETTE AHEAD OF STARRING IN THE NUTCRACKER

Cian to help bring a true Christmas classic to life at the Gaiety Theatre  IAN BEGLEY

BALLET Ireland will soon be presenting The Nutcracker, one of the world’s most beloved ballets, with performances in the Gaiety Theatre from November 16 to 19.

T h i s C h r i s t m a s cl a s s i c appeals to audiences of all ages, with its fairytale magic, Tchaikovsky’s beloved and sumptuous score, beautiful costumes, and a tale of adventure combining to form one of the most delectable Christmas confections imaginable.

Based on stories by E T A Hoffmann and Alexander Dumas, the ballet starts at a marvellous Christmas Eve party, as mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer brings gifts for all the children.

When midnight strikes, very strange things start to happen.

The Christmas tree grows to incredible heights, and Clara’s magical Christmas gift – her Nutcracker – leads them into a truly fairy-tale world.

The role requires superb skill and strength from the dancer

With her heroic Nutcracker at her side, Clara defeats the Mouse King and his army of mice, and they journey to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets together ...

This Irish production is performed by an international cast of world-class dancers, including

Hayley Cunningham and Cian Hughes, both Dublin-born.

Cian told The Gazette that performing in The Nutcracker is a dream come true for him.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be performing in such a highly-respected ballet.

When I was younger, I appeared in The Nutcracker as one of the children, but this is going to be my first performance as a professional dancer.

“I started ballet really late, at the age of 16, and when I was 18 I moved to London and trained at the Central School of Ballet.”

Cian said an average day of ballet school is extremely intense, starting at 7.30am each morning.

“We would do weight classes for about two hours in the morning, followed by other training

and technique lessons until about 6pm.

“It’s also so important to keep a balanced diet, because at the end of our day our body is our product – it’s what we have to work with, and if we’re not at our best, we just won’t be able to do our job.

“I’ve only recently graduated, and am so thankful that I’ve been taken on by Ballet Ireland. It’s really my dream to be here, and I hope to keep at it for a very long time,” he said.

Ballet Ireland’s production of The Nutcracker will be on tour across Ireland in November and December, with additional Dublin performances in Draiocht, Blanchardstown on Friday, November 25 and The Helix, Glasnevin, on Thursday, December 8.

Tickets are priced €26 – €45, and can be purchased at www. Cian Hughes, one of the professional stars of Ballet Ireland’s upcoming production of The Nutcracker balletireland.ie.

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‘I decided that I was just going to be myself and just give everything 200 per cent’  IAN BEGLEY

REPRESENTING Ireland in this year’s instalment of BBC’s The Apprentice, is Dublin-based creative director, Dillon St Paul.

The “Silver Fox” contestant sat down with The Gazette to talk about his experience on the show, his career and what’s it’s like to go face-to-face with Alan Sugar in the boardroom.

“I feel like I’ve been coming across well on the show,” he says.

Originally from Limerick, Dillon currently lives in Blackrock and he has worked in the Dundrum area for the last few years.

“I’m naturally a self-critical person and that’s what drives me to work hard and do good work.

“But before it went on air, I started to think ‘Oh god, how am I going to come across on this now?’

“Luckily, during the process, I decided that I was just going to be myself – be a hard worker and give everything 200%.”

Dillon explained how staying true to himself on the show is very important especially when other contestants are packaging themselves as

“ruthless”.

“I would never be that way with people in real life. I’m just, not to sound cocky, but I’m a kind person in general, so I brought that into the process with me and I’m glad I did, because my true self is being represented.”

As for the other contestants, Dillon says that from watching the show himself, they have all been represented and edited fairly.

“That’s something that is commendable about the BBC.” However, Dillion explains that while ever y moment isn’t shown on screen, the producers will always let the audience know what is happening.

Having worked as an art director for Irish Tatler for a number of years, Dillon’s role has evolved somewhat.

“My role is slightly different at the

moment, I work on digital platforms as a design consultant and a digital editor.”

As for the future, the Apprentice candidate says he sees himself going into app development and is working

on a special project at the moment.

“It’s like an online magazine but it also has a social aspect so you can make friends with the people commenting on articles – so like a social media platform that incorporates editorial content as well.

“I’m not sure, I’m seeing how it will go.”

While his role has always been in the production end of things, Dillon is now hoping to move away from that side and get involved in the world of presenting and documentary making.

“The Apprentice is giving me a platform to explore these options,” he says.

Dillon says that since appearing on the show, he’s been getting an amazing reaction from his friends and family. He’s even been getting recognised

around Dublin.

“I was walking to work in Dundrum and a lovely lady stopped me and asked me for a selfie which has never happened before.

“It was lovely to meet someone who said that she watched me in the show, I was really bowled over by that.”

Dillon says that the hardest part about being on The Apprentice is keeping focused in such a high pressure environment.

“You literally don’t get a second.

“When they call in the morning, we’re literally out the door in 20 to 30 minutes, you just grab food, you’re constantly rushing.

“You’re giving it your all but at the same time, you’ve got millions of deadlines you have to meet – it’s a lot of pressure.”

As for the best part of the experience, Dillion says that the bonds and friendships he’s made have been the highlight so far.

“I’ve meet some amazingly talented people whom I’ve learned so much from.”

The Apprentice in on BBC1 at 9pm every Thursday.

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Help kick some funds over to two much-loved charities GOURMET Food Parlour (GFP), the restaurant and catering group, will team up with Kerry GAA legend Tomas O Se and a leading Dublin GAA senior player with a kickabout competition in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland, and Make a Wish Foundation, on Saturday, November 19.

GFP are calling all children and their friends to enter via the official Gourmet Food Parlour Facebook page, or via the entry form available at their locations across Swords, Dun Laoghaire and Malahide, and support the initiative.

Lorraine Heskin, managing director, GFP said: “Such was the success of a similar kick-about event we did for kids with our fantastic ambassador, Dublin GAA all-star Paul Flynn, we knew we wanted to do it again, but this time in a way that would additionally benefit causes we support.”

So, be sure to take a punt at supporting the kickabout, and helping two great charities in the process.

YOU MAY BE KEANE ABOUT THIS STYLE KEANE on Style, the exclusive fashion and beauty experience from style maven Lorraine Keane, returns this autumn with a stylish evening event at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa on Friday, November 11.

From 7pm, beauty lovers and dedicated followers of fashion can expect an evening of fashion, beauty demonstrations and skincare tutorials, all hand-chosen and curated by the former Xpose presenter.

She will be joined on the evening by a whole host of fashion and beauty experts, including leading skin expert Peggy Stringer who will be advising on anti-ageing, Ireland’s only shapewear designer Rita Mylett, who will be giving a masterclass on what to wear for your shape, hair demonstrations from celebrity stylist Tori Keane, and make-up tips and tricks from Becky Keane Tickets are priced at €75 and include a luxury goody bag, while drinks

and giveaways will add to the evening’s fun.

Tickets are available at eventbrite.ie, or from 087 448 2070.

FREE WELLBEING AND HEALTH EVENT DIABETES Ireland is urging people with Type 2 diabetes and their families to attend a free health and wellbeing exhibition in Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street on Sunday, November 13.

Taking place from noon to 5pm, the event will offer free health checks, 20 exhibition companies and four workshops.

All of the latest medical technology will be on display, along with a broad range of healthy living stands and other diabetesrelated services, as well as a number of professionals to help answer questions.

Workshop topics will range from the latest developments in stem cell research, technology developments, alternative therapy usage in diabetes to becoming sugar smart.

For children, there will be a magic show plus balloons and face painting.

Dublin GAA footballer Paul Flynn with Darragh Gleeson, Jack Bermingham, Conrad Whelan, Eimear Gleeson, Sean McIonraic and Aoife Gleeson. Picture: Conor McCabe

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DUBLINLIFE DUBLIN’S HALLOWEEN HEROES Gillian Malone

Kai

The claw Julie Betts

Neicie Doyle

Baby Bosco

Linda Ui Bheachain Dermot Phelan

Rhys

Corrina Stone Jake

Leanne Doyle

Thanks to everyone for sharing your horribly good photographs!

Emily Charlesworth

WE HAD a terror-ific response to our Halloween

Blanch’s Westend Shopping Park, a hamper worth

photo competition, with lots (and lots) of our read-

€50 from the Body Shop, a €50 voucher for Marks

ers sharing scary pix of themselves, their kids,

and Spencer, a flash rucksack from Regatta, a

and their haunted homes and gardens.

George Foreman Grill and a €50 voucher for Dealz.

We’re delighted to show our final winners, and to

If your shot is one of our winners here, contact

share some of the many other spook-tastic photos

us today at competitions@dublingazette.com, or

you sent in! Our great prizes include a €50 gift

contact us on our Facebook page. And remember –

card for Gap, a €50 voucher for the Nike Outlet in

keep looking out for our great competitions!

IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Amelia, Tilda and Finn

Audrey Buttner

Styling head

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LATVIA: BUDGET AIRFARES FROM IRELAND MAKE THIS A VERY AFFORDABLE WEEKEND BREAK

Riga, the ‘Paris of the North’, is truly a beautiful, historic city  CIAN GUCKIAN

RIGA, the “Paris of the North” and home of the very first Christmas tree is world renowned for its stunning architecture, multi-cultural heritage and its many museums.

It is a fantastic city to visit and with budget airfares from Ireland it makes it a very affordable weekend destination. You will be delighted at the ease in which you will be able to explore this compact, historic city.

The Latvian capital is awash with the best hotels, unbelievable restaurants, elegant spas and let’s not forget about the best shopping in the region. Here is why you have to visit this chic and cosmopolitan Baltic city.

Freedom Monument Latvia’s most important symbol of freedom, independence and sovereignty is not to be missed. Located close to Bastion Hill Park and the Old Town, the Freedom Monument honours the soldiers who lost their lives during the Latvian War of Independ-

House of the Blackheads

ence. It has been the scene of many official ceremonies since the country’s push for independence in 1990 right up to the present.

Central Market This colourful market which is located in the heart of the Latvian capital is one of the largest in Europe and occupies converted German zeppelin hangars which serve their original function as meat, fish and dairy markets.

When it was constructed in 1930, Riga’s Central Market was one of the most modern marketplaces in Europe. The Zeppelin hangars of Riga’s Central Market have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

House of the Blackheads Located in the Old Town, the House of the Blackheads is a major tourist attraction that draws thousands and thousands of visitors each year. It was built in 1334 and it can be found in Town Hall Square in the heart of Riga’s Old Town.

The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th Century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads – a Guild for unmarried German merchants in Riga.

Nativity Cathedral Enjoy a day exploring this neo-Byzantine church on Brivibas bulvaris. Built between 1876 and 1883, it’s the largest Orthodox Cathedral in the Baltics. During Soviet times, the cathedral had different uses as it was turned into a planetarium and a restaurant, at different times.

Visit the famous Art Nouveau District Riga is internationally famous for its beautiful art nouveau quarter that lies a bit away from the Old Town. Head to Alberta Street, raise your eyes upwards and discover Europe’s most beautiful art nouveau buildings.

Riga’s wealth of art nouveau buildings stands out as unparalleled anywhere in the world. Other Art Nouveau gems are situated on nearby streets

including Elizabetes, Dzirnavu and Antonijas.

Taste Riga Black Balsam When in Riga you have to try the famous Riga Balsam, a unique Latvian beverage. Black Balsam is used in traditional medicine, and it is considered to be a good cold remedy and it is used to treat digestive problems. Black Balsam has been made in Riga since the middle of the 18th Century.

Boat trip down the Daugava River If you are looking for better ways of exploring this charming Baltic city, a relaxing boat trip down the Daugava River is highly recommended. You will find cruise liners and boats of every size imaginable all lined up and docked at the river bank just across from Riga’s famous cobblestoned streets available for exciting river trips.

Get a different perspective of the Latvian capital’s majestic skyline as well as Riga’s iconic and stunning attractions.

You are sure to have a splendid time as it is such a great way of getting the best holiday snaps of Riga’s major landmarks.

Afterwards enjoy a topnotch meal at one of Riga’s stellar restaurants.

A trip to Riga Cathedral Take a tour of Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms), which is the largest house of worship in the Baltic’s.

Riga Cathedral measures 187x43 metres and the walls are two metres thick, and it also home to

Riga is renowned for its stunning architecture

one of the biggest organs in Europe (6,768 pipes).

Museum of the Occupation of Latvia The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is a very interesting museum for all to visit. Located in the former US Embassy on Raina bulvaris, visitors will be able to experience what it was like to live in Latvia during the Nazi and the Soviet occupations of the country.

You will also be able to enjoy a guided tour of the museum and explore the intriguing exhibits.

gava it has been around for more than 700 years and through the centuries, it has witnessed some major changes to the Latvian landscape including severe destruction, rulers and numerous wars.

Today it is the official residence of the President of Latvia and a museum.

LIDO Recreation centre and restaurant One of Riga’s most popular attractions is the LIDO Recreation Centre and Restaurant on Krasta iela. Built with specially selected 100-year-old Latvian fir trees, it is a major

hit with visitors to the Latvian capital and locals alike and it is where many national festivals are celebrated.

The Centre’s main building is famous for being one of the largest log buildings in Europe as it can hold 1,000 guests.

LIDO offers a super menu choice consisting of local Latvian delicacies as well as worldwide dishes or why not savour a Latvian beer in the Beer Cellar?

The next time you are in Riga, take time out of your busy schedule to experience this magnificent Latvian attraction.

Riga Zoo A trip to Riga isn’t complete without visiting Riga Zoo. Established in 1912, it is the perfect day out for the entire family.

Located in Mezaparks on the Western bank of Kisezers Lake, just a short hop from the city centre it is home to around 4,000 animals and is visited by 300,000 visitors on an annual basis.

Riga Castle Riga Castle which was founded in 1330 is famous for its late classicism architecture.

Located on the right bank of the River Dau-

The striking, noble Freedom Monument

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Go North for an epic tour  IAN BEGLEY

Travel Editor

IF you’re from Ireland and also a massive Game of Thrones fan there is no excuse for not travelling to the North of Ireland this summer and taking part in the official Game of Thrones tour.

T h a n k s t o H B O ’s adaptation of George RR Martin’s epic tale, Northern Ireland’s stunning mountains, forests, lakes and countryside are now familiar to millions of people around the world, having helped create the magical backdrop that much of the show’s action is filmed against.

Below is a list of destinations you can visit which have helped create some

of the most noteworthy and remarkable scenes from the show.

County Down From the home of Ned Stark to the formidable Haunted Forest, what better place to start your Game of Thrones adventure than in County Down with its ancient gothic forests and historic ruins.

The Haunted Forest Tollymore Forest Park holds the honour of being host to the first ever Game of Thrones scene aired in 2011 when some Night Watchmen deserters were killed by a White Walker in the snow.

Other famous scenes filmed in the forest

include Ramsey Snow’s chase and recapture of Theon Greyjoy as well as many forest scenes North of Winterfell.

The Riverlands Close by you’ll find the historic ruins of Inch Abbey, dating from 1193.

The abbey provided the backdrop to the Twins, two identical castles joined by a bridge which are the seat of House Frey.

It is here that Catelyn Stark crosses the bridge to agree a treaty with Walder Frey which resulted in an arranged marriage proposal between Robb Stark and one of his daughters.

Causeway Coastal Route Hailed as one of the

world’s most spectacular road journeys, this stretch of coastline plays host to some of the most dramatic scenery seen in Game of Thrones due to its rugged cliffs and sweeping valleys.

Iron Islands This quaint coastal nook was used in the show to depict Lordsport Harbour in the Iron Islands – home to the Greyjoys.

The intertwining beech trees of the Dark Hedges date back to the 18th century

Stormlands The headlands leading down to the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge are better known in the show as The Stormlands – Renly Baratheon’s camp. This is where we are first introduced to Brienne of Tarth.

King’s Road Although only in the show for a few seconds, the Dark Hedges has become one of the most recognisable Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

This intertwining

beech tree lined avenue dating back to the 18th century features as King’s Road where Arya Stark makes her escape from K ing’s Landing with Gendry.

Dragonstone One of Northern Ire-

land’s most stunning beaches, Downhill Beach in Derry is the spot where Melissandre burned the seven old golds as a sacrifice to The Lord of the Light and prompted Stannis Baratheon to draw a sword from the flames at Dragonstone.

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FASTNews

Audi’s new Q2 is the latest in a line of SUVs from the German brand

Audi’s new compact Q2 SUV hits the showrooms AUDI’S new compact SUV, the Q2 will be a head turner as the car hits dealer showrooms. Entry prices start at €32,490 for the 1.6 litre TDI 110bhp SE version, which Audi expects to be the volume seller in the new range.

There will be two petrol models, 1.0 TFSI and 1.4 TFSI, in the range. The Q2 is available in two trim lines, customised to suit drivers’ preferences. The SE trim includes some of the most popular features from Audi, such as cruise control, smartphone interfacing and rear parking sensors. Despite its size the Q2 has impressive load space up to 1,050 litres with all seats folded.

The Q2 is equipped with the latest connectivity and infotainment technologies. Using the Audi smartphone interface, the driver can connect a suitable iOS or Android device to the dashboard USB port, allowing immediate access to the phone’s navigation features, contacts, music and selected third-party apps. The optional Audi phone box lets the driver charge their phone wirelessly and connect it to the car’s antenna for optimal reception.

Irish people want more Gardai on the roads to combat drink driving NEW research conducted by insurance provider AIG has revealed that the majority of Irish drivers do not believe there is enough of a Garda presence on our roads to tackle both drink driving and speeding. This comes at a time of industrial relations unrest within the Garda rank and file members.

The research reveals that some 66% of people do not believe there are enough Gardaí on the roads to tackle drink driving. This was slightly less of a concern amongst the male sample with 25% of males versus 16% of females of the view there is sufficient Garda presence to tackle drink driving. Meanwhile, only 23% feel that there is a sufficient Garda presence on the roads to combat speeding.

In addition, 71% of people surveyed stated that they rarely see passengers not wearing their seatbelt which may be deemed a positive result by An Garda Síochána and the wider road safety community. However 55% of drivers claim to regularly see someone driving while using a handheld device.

The new Car of the Year is in an E-Class of its own

The new Mercedes-Benz E220d has won the coveted Irish Car of the Year award for 2017, and after his recent test drive of the luxury German saloon, Gazette motoring columnist Michael Moroney says it’s more than justified IN THE past weeks, the new Mercedes Benz E-Class was awarded the coveted title of being Ireland’s Car of the Year 2017 and for very good reason.

This new E-Class has answered lots of questions when it comes to luxury and performance without a hefty increase in price.

In appearance terms this new E-Class has more modern styling. It is slightly longer than the older model and comes with ver y significant engine improvements to give better economy.

Mercedes Benz has billed this car as the one that’s on the pathway toward autonomous driving. There is a unique feature of the car that allows the driver to manoeuvre it remotely using a mobile phone app, without the driver being inside. The system is designed to appeal to all drivers who ever found themselves

hemmed in within a narrow parking space and were unable to gain entry to their car. Does that sound familiar?

T his new optional Mercedes Benz Drive Pilot system comes with automatic functions such as remote parking, road guidance, speed control, braking, acceleration, gear changing. It also has the ability to anticipate hazards ahead and to take corrective action.

Automation This level of technology pushes the E-Class into a new league when it comes to automated features and what’s more, these options are not outside the scope of affordability. Testing it for the first time can be little nerve racking; after practice you soon get used to the feature and attract lots of nearby attention.

The test car that I drove was the E-Class

220d model that’s powered by a new all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel engine. The engine is powerful at 190bhp and pushes 400Nm of torque, so it was no surprise that it came out on top in the larger car British Towcar Awards for 2016.

The E-Class comes with a smooth and impressive nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox as standard.

T his modern design gearbox contributes to the E220d’s low 112g/ km CO2 rating and high 23km/litre (65mpg) fuel economy figure. This compares with the previous-generation E 220 CDI Saloon, which was launched in 2009, and produced 170bhp from its larger 2.1 litre engine. The new engine is 20% more economical and shaves €80 off the annual road tax rate due to lower CO2 emissions figure bringing down ownership costs

The new Mercedes-Benz E220d is an impressive car that packs better economy and a host of novel and useful technology features. Entry prices start at €52,850 before delivery charges.

Mercedes Benz E-Class 220d

SPECIFICATIONS Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy

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CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price

significantly for what is a relatively big car.

On a test route that c ove r e d m o r e t h a n 600km, the test car delivered a return that was about 30% off the rated economy figure of 23.3km/litre (4.3/100km or 65mpg). That’s still a good return when it’s

2.0 litre 194hp 7.3 seconds 23.3km/litre (4.3/100km or 65mpg)

66 litres/12 litres AdBlue

112g/km A4 €200 20,000km/12 month 5 Star 2016 2 years €52,850

taken into account the range of driving conditions that you encounter on an average week. My driving style would give a range of over 1,100km for the E220d and that too is impressive for such a large car.

The E220d is also lively; the new engine deliv-

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Kia combines hybrid power in new SUV

The Mercedes-Benz E220d uses a new 2.0 litre twinturbo diesel engine that’s cast in aluminium for light weight and delivers impressive economy and low running costs

The boot on the Mercedes-Benz E220d is one of the

ers a car that faster than the previous model and much smoother to drive.

The layout of the dash is modern and very functional. It was easy to get acquainted with the controls and setting up my phone to the Bluetooth system was logical and easy.

E-Class buyers will also be looking at the Audi and BMW offerings; that puts the A6 and the BMW 520d into focus as key competitors. Relative to that competition the

car is a match in terms of economy, while it excels in terms of styling this is very much my personal view.

Interior The interior is spacious and comfortable, with good seat adjustment up front. The AMG test car version is a shade sportier than the previous model that I had driven during the launch of the car back in April and with that comes a harder suspension, which is not

always my preference.

The E-Class packs a large boot with a capacity of 540 litres, putting is ahead of the A6 and BMW. The spare wheel was the only absent feature even though the floor included a deep wheel well. I feel that in Ireland all cars should come with one, not matter what the price band level is, but especially at the higher level.

Mercedes-Benz claims that the entry level Avantgarde model

is equipped with over €7,000 worth of standard features compared to the outgoing version. Included is Parking Pilot parking assist, heated front seats, full leather upholstery, reversing camera, LED static lights, satellite navigation, mirror pack, ambient lighting, stowage pack, ‘through loading’ feature, seat comfort pack, alarm pack and a ‘connect me’ function.

Among the standard E-Class features include Active Brake Assist,

largest in its class, but unfortunately does not come with a spare wheel as standard

providing support during emergency braking, Attention Assist with adjustable sensitivity to alert the driver to inattentiveness or drowsiness and Crosswind Assist, which mitigates the effects of strong crosswinds.

The Mercedes Benz message for 2017 is that everyone can drive a Mercedes Benz. The entry price at €52,850

has to be looked at relative to the prices in the past. This car is €850 cheaper compared to the previous model, according to Irish importers Motor Distributors. With the package of features, it’s also very competitively priced relative to the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series competition. For the new E-Class the price might look high, while there’s a lot on offer.

GoCar launches GoElectric BMW i3 fleet

Michael Nugent, Director of Sales at BMW Group Ireland and Kevin Hennebry, Head of Marketing at BMW Group Ireland with Colm Brady Managing Director of GoCar.

Ireland’s leading car sharing company GoCar recently launched its new GoElectric range in partnership with BMW. The new range consists of a fleet of ten new BMW i3 REX 94 Ah electric vehicles which will be available to the public at ten locations across Dublin City.

GoCar believes that the demand for reduced and zero vehicle carbon emissions is growing amongst members of the public and certain Government departments. GoCar hopes that the addition of premi-

um electric vehicles to its regular vehicle range will boost the sharing economy culture in Ireland further and offer a convenient and sustainable transport option that is free from fuel, tax, NCT, and insurance costs.

Colm Brady MD of GoCar believes that the premium BMW i3 vehicles and are designed to make every driving experience an absolute pleasure. “The BMW i3 is ideal for city driving and we have no doubt our members and indeed the general public will

instantly fall in love with them,” says Colm.

GoElectric bases will be situated at the following locations across the city: Point Village 3 Arena; South Lotts Road; Mark Street; Merrion Square; Clifton House Fitzwilliam Lower; Greek Street; St Johns Road West; Ranelagh; Parnell Square; Earlsfort Terrace. Each of the 10 designated bases will be equipped with two electric charge points to facilitate efficient battery recharging for users.

KIA HAS a new compact SUV for the market, now its third SUV for Dublin drivers. The new Kia Niro comes with a hybrid petrol drive system to lower running costs.

This is Kia’s first hybrid on the Irish market and comes with the company’s 7 year warranty as part of the standard deal. Prices start from €30,595 before delivery charges.

The Niro’s hybrid drive combines a 1.6-litre GDI (petrol direct injection) engine with a lithium-ion polymer battery pack, 32kW electric motor and six-speed doubleclutch transmission.

Kia claims that that the new car emits just 88g/km CO2 in the combined driving cycle. The rated fuel economy figure is just 3.8l/100km.

Two years free car insurance from Nissan NISSAN claims to be responding to Ireland’s high cost of motor insurance by providing two year’s free insurance to new car buyers. The Nissan offer, which is aimed at making the cost of running a car more affordable, is available to motorists ordering any new Nissan passenger car before the 31st December 2016.

Ireland. New car buyers interested in availing of the offer must be 26 years old, have a full driving licence, no more than three penalty points and a minimum of three years no claims bonus. Insurance does not extend to commercial use.

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THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN: GREAT CAST AND WIT MAKE THIS ONE A PLEASURE

An adorkable teen tale THE Edge of Seventeen (Cert 15a, 105 mins), the debut film from director Kelly Fremon Craig, is packed with sarcastic teenage wit, overwhelming angst and myriad moments of slump-down-in-your-seat high school awkwardness.

What’s more, it’s often very, very funny. In other words, this drama comedy is the most John

 MARTIN MACNAMARA

Hughes teen movie since 1987’s Some Kind of Wonderful.

Hailee Steinfeld plays high school student Nadine – an awkward

teen with a scathingly confident wit covering for acres of clumsy selfconsciousness.

Nadine’s opening line to teacher Mr Bruner (Woody Harrelson) – “I don’t want to take up too much of your time, but I’m gonna kill myself” – should give you an idea of the astronomical levels of angst we’re dealing with here.

After the death of her

father, Nadine finds solace in best-and-only friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson).

Once again, however, her world comes crashing down when Krista starts dating Nadine’s older brother, Darian (Blake Jenner) , an eternally popular all-star jock.

With the whole world, including her mother (Kyra Sedgwick), seemingly poised against her, Nadine strikes up an awkward friendship with her admirer, Erwin (Hayden Szeto).

If The Edge of Seventeen succeeds anywhere, it’s in showing us how far things have come since the American Pies and Road Trips films of the early 2000s.

The issues touched on here are very real problems that don’t just stop at the transition to adulthood – Kelly Fremon Craig does a wonderful job communicating this, even if The Edge of Seventeen clings unflinchingly tight to convention.

All our most beloved tropes come along for the ride: the oblivious but

well meaning parent, the mentoring teacher, the self-obsessed crush, and the goofy, loveable friend who’s obviously a better target for Nadine’s affections.

Fortunately, The Edge of Seventeen suitably twists and shapes these conventions to fit a thoroughly contemporary narrative.

Sure, just like any John Hughes classic, the dialogue is rife with the kind of things no actual teenager would ever say.

It doesn’t matter – it’s hyper-angst, hyper-anxiety, hyper-puberty – and it’s all the more enjoyable for it.

There are two types of people in this world, Nadine tells us: “People with confidence who excel at everything, and the people who hope those people die in a big explosion.”

Like any intelligently compelling teen drama, T he Edge of Seventeen has us sympathise unmovingly with those in the latter camp.

Astounded by every bit of good will that comes

her way, Nadine commands our sympathy and devotion with self-deprecating charm.

Steinfeld carries the performance admirably – whenever the narrative borders on the sickeningly sweet, she’s there to undermine the melodrama with an acerbic voiceover.

The teenage angst here does get a little grating at times – there’s only so much bitter sarcasm one can take.

However, the performances are genuine and dow n-to -ear th (Harrelson stands out), the humour is original and refreshingly contemporary and, for all its reliance on convention, Nadine’s story avoids predictability.

The best teen movies build modern context around a well-worn formula; The Edge of Seventeen doesn’t break the mould, but hits us with enough genuine heart and cy nical humour to set it aside from the recent wave of high school melodrama.

Verdict: 8/10

ReelReviews

JACK REACHER 2

A back to basics sequel WHEREAS the first Jack Reacher film was an interesting addition to the action genre, the ironically named sequel, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Cert 12A, 118 mins) sees star Tom Cruise largely on autopilot. It’s an okay action film – but just okay, as despite strong support from Cobie Smulders, the film is simply nothing special. You might say the sequel was a Reach(er) too far ...

DON’T BREATHE

House about a twist?

STILL feeling its way about at some cinemas, this tale of a blind man fighting back against some house invaders looking to steal his money provides some pretty tense moments.

Don’t Breathe (Cert 16, 88 mins) ratchets up the tension, with its teen thugs picking the wrong dude to mess with – but then the plot goes sideways, with a big twist making it a quirky, inventive tale.

GIRL WITH THE GIFTS Presents a decent film

Great teen films are a rarity, but The Edge of Seventeen has enough heart and charm (and excruciatingly awkward moments) to make it stand out from the crowd

IF YOU’RE looking to carry on that Halloween vibe – and stave off the Christmas overkill that’s lumbering over the horizon – The Girl With All The Gifts (Cert 15A, 111 mins) presents a quirky tale of horror. Glenn Close and an ever-shrinking group of survivors fight to survive in a near future world that’s been devastated by, in effect, a zombie plague. It brings an interesting tale to a dead-tired genre.

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THIS week, we present a recipe from The Little Green Spoon (AKA Indy Power), from the new cookbook – The Little Green Spoon: Deliciously healthy homecooking to share and enjoy.

A Dalkey native, Indy’s website has long been a haven for those looking for tasty yet healthy recipes.

Her debut cook book features more than 100 healthy recipes that don’t compromise on taste.

To buy her book and read more recipes, see thelittlegreenspoon.com.

Simply Zest the

Preparation l P r e h e a t t h e ove n t o 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. l In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, honey, almond milk, lemon zest and poppy seeds. Keep the lemons that you zested, you can use their juice for the drizzle. l In a separate bowl, combine the ground almonds, baking powder and salt. l Gradually add the almond mixture to the wet ingredients in three stages, mixing well after each addition. l In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the egg whites into the batter. l Grease a 1lb loaf tin with coconut oil or line it with

parchment p a p e r. P o u r the mixture into the tin and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden on top and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. l As soon as you put the loaf in the oven, make the drizzle. Scoop the coconut cream from the top of the tin of chilled coconut milk (keep the coconut water for something else). l Add it to a large bowl and

mix in the honey and lemon juice. You should have a tart, runny mixture. Pop it in the fridge to thicken just a little while the loaf cooks. l Take out the loaf and leave it to cool. When the loaf is com-

pletely cool, take the drizzle out of the fridge, give it a stir and then spoon it on to the loaf, letting it drip down the sides. l Top with strips of lemon peel.

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Lemon and Poppy Seed Drizzle Loaf Ingredients l 80 ml (2.5 fl oz/one-third cup) melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing l 180 ml (6 fl oz/three-quarter cup) honey l 150 ml (5 fl oz/two-third cup) l Almond milk l Zest of 2 lemons l 2 tablespoons poppy seeds l 300 g (10.5 oz/2.5 cups) l Ground almonds l 2 teaspoons baking powder l Half teaspoon coarse salt l 2 egg whites For the drizzle l 1 x 400 ml (13 fl oz) tin coconut milk, refrigerated overnight l 2 tablespoons honey juice of 2 lemons To serve l Lemon peel

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STYLE Vichy Corrective stick €TBA

Vichy Fluid corrective foundation €TBA

Catrice Iron strength nail hardener €3.50

Catrice Vitamin Lip Treatment €3.95

The Suzie Q €165

BattleElements the

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Style Editor

The Avas €170

The Suzie Q €165

WELL, the temperature has dropped, and the time of year where we constantly battle against chapped lips, dry skin and ‘hat hair’ is upon us.

Some products can really help you keep your skin in good condition while battling the elements – a good lip balm, for instance, is always crucial.

Shoe collection isn’t a sole project for Courtney Smith  EMMA NOLAN

Make Fore Up v fusion er Pro ligh t gold € 37

Catrice Prime & Fine primer €4.95

Georgio Armani Luminous silk foundation €45

STYLIST Courtney Smith (right) has collaborated with Buffalo Shoes for a limited edition collection.

The new capsule collection of boots landed in Buffalo Shoe Lab store, Exchequer Street and online yesterday, and is available in Arnotts from today, November 10.

Courtney’s debut as a shoe designer is definitely something new for the Dublin native. Joining forces with Buffalo Shoe Lab, the newly announced Courtney Smith X Shoe Lab collection channels her celebrated style into iconic boots that reflect her personal style.

Fusing Buffalo Shoe Lab’s reputation for killer shoes, the duo

collaborated on this collection, which Courtney describes as a natural progression from styling, as well as a return to her designing roots.

Of the collaboration, Smith said: “It has been a dream come true, working so symbiotically with head Shoe Lab designer Audrey Murray, and teaming her creative expertise with my vision.

“For me, this is such a natural partnership, as Buffalo has always been my go-to shoe store, both as a stylist and a girl obsessed with amazing footwear.”

For more on the collection, see www.weareshoelab.com, or visit Buffalo Shoe Lab stores on Exchequer Street and in Arnotts.

Prices start from €155.

There are some coloured lip treatments on the market, too, that nourish while you wear them.

With the wind and rain, sometimes your make-up has disappeared before you’ve even reached your destination – this is why a good base or primer is paramount. Investing in a good foundation and powder at this time is also necessary.

Here are just some of the products to see you through the next few months ...

Nivea Q10 Anti-wrinkle cream 50ml €11.99, Q10 Anti-wrinkle Night cream 50ml €11.99

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WEEBYTES

Miren Samper and actor Eddie Jackson at the launch of Dub Web Fest 2016

Spinning a web of tech and stories DUB Web Fest 2016 is gearing up for an eclectic schedule of web series and workshops at its second outing, which is taking place from Friday, November 18 to Sunday 20 at the Filmbase centre, Temple Bar. At the festival launch, filmmakers and members of the entertainment and tech media had an opportunity to network and enjoy a wine reception at the Bank of Ireland Startlab in Grand Canal Square, Docklands.

Actor Eddie Jackson (of Game of Thrones, and Vikings fame) was one of the special guests on the night, with the fusion between tech and entertainment one of the main talking points on the launch night.

While much of the game’s graphics betray its origins on older consoles, there have been many tweaks that make Skyrim look great on current consoles, with volumetric lighting being a particular highlight of the extra polish

CONTINUING the interesting trend of giving significant old games a HD lick of paint and then rereleasing them, gamers have more than enough to keep them busy with Bethesda’s recently released Skyrim (Legendary Edition, PS4/ XBO, Cert 18, €60).

First released in ye olden dayes (late 2011, to be exact), Skyrim was an exemplary adventure game set in a massive land facing civil war, while a bigger threat (hint: dragons) slowly began to threaten everybody,

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whether men, elves, or its other sentient races.

Skyrim offered a truly massive world to explore, offering up more missions and side quests than you could shake a 16-sided dice at, with the player free to wander around at will in its well-crafted towns,

cities and wild landscapes.

Whether a newcomer to Skyrim or a seasoned traveller, this is the exact same critically-acclaimed game, with its additional content bolted on, offering nothing new to gamers, storywise.

However, with plenty of visual upgrades from the get-go, this Skyrim is sure to engross console gamers.

While it can’t compete with the likes of, say, The Witcher 3, it’s still no slouch in the graphics department, with the subtle and souped-up graphical effects alike helping

to create an even more atmospheric realm to explore at length.

Despite its rough edges, and gameplay aspects that could have been further refined and polished, the game is still a joy to explore. After all, it offers sackloads of content, a memorable world, cool graphics and one of gaming’s best soundtracks.

So, even if the only elves you want to see are the ones helping Santa Claus, Skyrim is definitely a highly-recommended end of year release.

Whether crossing some of Skyrim’s many snowbound

Screengrabs: Shane Dillon While roads criss-cross Skyrim, many of its best ruins, treasures, secrets and dangers lie off the beaten path

mountains, misty bogs or its pleasant Alpine-like tundra, there’s always something worth discovering, exploring or returning to

Video channel The festival directors, Erol Mustafov and Mikael Thierry, also announced news of their new video on demand channel, Twisted Mirror TV, which is a platform where users can view web series and short film in many genres, all in one place.

They are currently seeking funds via a crowdfunding campaign to develop the service further.

Tickets are now on sale for all events at Dub Web Fest 2016 and can be purchased at the website. For further information on the festival’s events and workshops, see dublinwebfest.com.

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FastSport AUL TRIO IMPRESS ELLAND BOSSES ON TRIAL HARDWICKE lads Cian O’Toole, Scott Firtsimons and Lee Fetherston are currently on trail at Elland Road.

The teen trio are hoping to trade the AUL for the Championship and have been afforded a week to impress the Leeds United coaches, juniorsoccerportal reports.

The trio began training with the Under 18s and Under 23s on Monday and by all accounts all three impressed on day one.

Winger Fetherston bagged a himself a couple of goals on the winning team in a trail match.

“It’s a week long trail so the lads have lots of time to impress,” Hardwicke manager and former Preston Northend favourite Micheal Keane explained.

“They wouldn’t be there if we didn’t see the talent.”

RUGBY: COLLEGE

Lansdowne down Trinity to go second

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LANSDOWNE moved up to second in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A following their comprehensive 25-14 victory over Dublin University at College Park.

Trinity went into the game top of the table but, as a measure of how tight things are at the business end of the division, fell out of the play-off spots to fifth as a result of their failure to manage even a bonus point.

Tries from Eamonn Mills and John O’Donnell, and five penalties from Scott Deasy, put the game beyond Dublin University, who could manage only a Jack Kelly try and three Jack McDermott penalties in response.

Young Munster took advantage to take pole position with a 24-22 win at St Mary’s, with five tries from David Fanagan, Ryan O’Loughlin, Darren Moroney (2) and Terry Kennedy ensuring Mary’s at least managed two bonus points.

Clash In the weekend’s second all-Dublin clash, Old Belvedere edged out defending champions Clontarf to move into third.

Five penalties from Munster’s Steve Crosbie and a Simon Killeen try earned a valuable 20-13 away win for Belvo, while Conor Jennings and Rob McGrath crossed for Clontarf.

UCD moved above Tarf into seventh thanks to a 23-16 win over Garryow-

en at the Belfield Bowl.

Ireland under-20 captain James Ryan was the hero as his second half try secured a hard-fought win after Jamie Glynn and Tommy O’Brien had gone over before the break.

Bottom side Terenure College continue to struggle after taking a heavy beating at Cork Constitution.

Nure went in at half time with a narrow 14 -10 deficit, but 17 points in succession saw Con secure a bonus point and send the Dublin side away with nothing despite Stephen Caffrey’s late consolation.

Old Wesley remain third in Division 1B thanks to a thrilling bonus point win away to Ballymena. Mark Row-

Lansdowne’s Foster Horan is tackled by Trinity’s Sam Pim . Picture: Inpho

ley, Iain McGann, Conor Maguire and Alan Jeffares dotted down as the Donnybrook club withstood a spirited comeback from the Ulster side to win 27-25.

Margin Blackrock College moved to third in Division 2A as the result of a 29-21 bonus point win over Highfield at Stradbrook Park.

Dave Scott-Lennon,

Davy Rowan and Dave Fortune touched down in the first half to set Rock on their way to their bonus-point win.

Wa n d e r e r s m ove d to third in Division 2B thanks to a six-try 41-7 victor y over secondplaced Dungannon on the Aviva Stadium back pitch in what was the largest winning margin of the weekend.

Bective Rangers

slipped to fifth in spite of a comfortable 29-3 win over City of Derry in Donnybrook Stadium, while north Dublin side Skerries jumped above Old Crescent into seventh on points difference despite losing 12-6 away to Thomond.

In Division 2C, a hardfought 19-17 win away to Midleton saw Seapoint move up to seventh position.

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Darren Dowling of Neptune on the charge

THE Men and Women’s Under 18 Hula Hoops National Cup tournament pool stages took place last weekend and there was big excitement across all the courts as the teams vied for their spots in the final eight.

One of the big talking points of the weekend however, was the clash between BFG Neptune and Tolka Rovers that took place in Neptune Stadium in Cork on Saturday as the local team overcame Tolka 100-48 in style, with dunks from Liam Chandler (two) and

Cian Heaphy, while 16-year-old James Hannigan netted a fantastic full-court shot – all of which were captured on video, which you can view on The Gazette’s Facebook page.

Buzzer That wasn’t the only game the talented Cork side dominated however, as they powered on to beat Drogheda Bullets 96-30 to book their spot in the semi-final on Sunday morning against Moycullen which they also won, 87-61.

A thrilling final against Templeogue was up next, but there was no stopping Neptune who ran

out Pool 1 winners, 100-85. Both Neptune and Templeogue now go through to the final eight.

There were also talking points in Pool 3 meanwhile, as 17-year-old Dara Devine from Tralee Imperials scored a superb three-pointer just before the buzzer in his side’s semi-final with Maree (view the video here) to send them into the final against Killorglin CYMS, who went on to beat the Kerry side 78-31.

Elsewhere, UCD Marian were winners in Pool 2, beating Belfast Star 55-49, while KUBS BC had the better of Dublin Lions in Pool

4, winning 61-53. Both the winners and the runners-up from each pool go through to the quarter-finals of the Hula Hoops National Cup. Meanwhile in the Women’s Under 18 Hula Hoops National Cup, DCU Mercy won out Pool 1 after overcoming WIT Wildcats 71-43. Portlaoise Panthers had the better of Liffey Celtics in Pool 2 (54-48), while Glanmire overcame Maree 77-62 in Pool 3. All finalists progress to the next round of the Hula Hoops National Cup, while Fr Mathews and Singleton SuperValu Brunell also qualify as the seventh and eighth teams.

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Ireland’s ladies aiming for the knock-on effect

Women’s Rugby World Cup tournament director Garrett Tubridy tells Gazette Sport he expects next year’s event, to be held in Ireland, will lead to more women participating in sport TOURNAMENT director Garrett Tubridy has outlined lofty aims for the coming months, explaining how he hopes the Women’s Rugby World Cup – set to be hosted in Ireland in the summer of 2017 – will have a knock on effect in participation across women’s sport.

“We feel a responsibility beyond rugby to make sure this competition is a success,” Tubridy told GazetteSport.

“We want people in other sports to see what we do and think if Ireland can host a Women’s Rugby World Cup to that level, we want our federations to do the same for our sport.

“We’ve opened up connections to other sports.

We’re very conscious of taking advantage of this moment, and giving the

chance for other sports to capitalise on it.

“The men have never hosted a Rugby World Cup in Ireland. That’s what we have. All the Ireland games will be on TV, and it’ll introduce the sport to a whole new generation.

“Programs are being put in place to take advantage of the increased interest we’re hoping to see; to have a knock on effect. It’s all about participation.”

Speaking of growing profile of the game, Tubridy explained: “It was obviously big having women’s Rugby Sevens in the Olympics. People are starting to see that women’s rugby is about athleticism, about commitment, and at a really high level.

“We’re convinced that the more people come to games, the more will come

back. We’re also setting up games in Dublin and up in Northern Ireland for visitors to actually play in.

“We’ve had people getting in touch saying they want to play games while they’re here. The tag line is going to be ‘Bring It’.

Bring the flags, bring the passion, bring the support.

But bring the boots, too.”

There will be no single games at the tournament – every ticket will take in a series of matches, with as many as six games taking place across a single day during the group stages.

Three groups of four will see the group winners and the best secondplaced side qualify for the semifinals, but all twelve teams will continue in the tournament as they play for position. Even the finals in Belfast will see

three games back-to-back.

“We’ll be having a number of games on one campus at one time, either in UCD or at Queen University and Kingspan Breffni in Belfast, so people can make a day of it, and we can create an atmosphere, which has worked well for women’s rugby in the past,” Tubridy said.

“The pool draw [which

schedule. There’ll be three match days in UCD with six matches each day across two pitches, then we move to Belfast for the semis and final.”

There’ll be a host of volunteer positions and ambassadorial positions on offer alongside the games, which can be applied for via IrishRugby. ie, with Tubridy keen to

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takes place as The Gazette goes to print] is a real big milestone in preparation for the tournament. After that we’ll go to broadcasters and do the fixture

Ireland’s Alison Miller scores against New Zealand, who they beat 17-14 in the 2014 Women’s RWC. Picture: Inpho

tap into the same local enthusiasm and friendly welcome he felt made the London Olympics special.

“We think that for people who couldn’t make it to to Chicago over the weekend, for example, they’ll come out to this.

That’s how we’re setting it up. For the team it’s huge to be playing a World Cup on home soil.

“We’ll make it affordable for families. A success for us is increasing the profile of women’s rugby.

It’s also about making the most memorable Women’s World Cup ever.”

Ireland play the current world top three, England, Canada and New Zealand in UCD this month. Tickets for the Women’s World Cup Final and Semifinals, which both take place in Belfast in August, are on sale now. Group stages (set to take place at UCD) go on sale in early January.

FASTSport

Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives cup to Niall

Firhouse flyer Murray has the winning Formula DUBLINER Niall Murray made history this week by completing a clean sweep of the biggest four prizes in Formula Ford 1600 racing by adding the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone to his superb collection.

The 21 year-old from Firhouse finished second in his qualifying heat, less than one tenth of a second behind Northern Ireland winner Wayne Boyd.

Murray turned the tables on his rival in the semi-final though, beating the Fermanagh man by one fifth of a second in another very close finish.

However, in the final, he really showed his class. Rain made the circuit slippery, and the Irishman was out on his own.

After the split second margins in the earlier races, Murray romped away to take victory by more than eight seconds from Britain’s Oliver Askew, with Josh Fisher another nine seconds behind in third place.

Boyd could only manage seventh position, with Rob Barrable, Stephen Daly and Jordan Dempsey the next best Irish finishers. Earlier, 16 year old Dempsey, from Mullingar, won his heat and finished fifth in his semi-final.

Murray’s season already saw him crowned as the British Formula Ford champion, and the winner of both the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch and the Martin Donnelly Trophy race at Kirkistown, leaving him at the shootout stage of the “Mazda Road to Indy” programme which carries a $200,000 prize of a drive in the 2017 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship powered by Mazda.

Murray dominated Silverstone at the weekend

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U-21 boss names 15 uncapped players for U-21 friendlies IRELAND Under 21 manager Noel King has unveiled his squad to take on Czech Republic and Slovakia in two friendly games in Spain.

Ireland will take part in a five-day training camp in La Manga, Spain as part of their preparation for the 2019 UEFA Under 21 European Championship qualifying campaign.

Included in the squad are 15 uncapped players, one of whom is Walsall’s Liam Kinsella, son of former international Mark (below).

“This camp is an opportunity to get to know the players, their characters, and if they are best suited to our style and playing international football, which is very important,” said King.

“We will use this time to make assessments over these players and hope that we rise to the challenge of the games.”

King has also brought in four SSE Airtricity League players in Shamrock Rovers’ Sean Heaney, Derry City’s Ronan Curtis, St Patrick’s Jamie McGrath, and Dundalk’s Ciaran O’Connor.

“We have always had a strong representation of SSE Airtricity League players in the Under 21 squad with Kevin O’Connor and Sean Maguire, who both helped Cork City win the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup last weekend, in our most recent squad,” said King.

“There has been a steady flow of League players in our squads, which shows that the League is producing players and that they are there on merit.”

Republic of Ireland Under 21 Squad

Goalkeepers: Liam Bossin (Anderlecht), Kieran O’Hara (Man Utd).

Defenders: Noe Baba (Birmingham), Danny Kane (Huddersfield Town), Ryan Sweeney (Stoke City), Sean Heaney (Shamrock Rovers), Declan Rice (West Ham United), Corey Whelan (Liverpool), Shaun Donnellan (West Bromwich Albion), Dylan Barnett (Brighton & Hove).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Bradford City), Jack Byrne (Blackburn Rovers), Ronan Curtis (Derry City), Dylan Watts (Leicester City), Connor Dimaio (Chesterfield), Liam Kinsella (Walsall), Jamie McGrath (St Patrick’s Athletic), Harry Charsley (Everton) Forwards: Tyrone Duffus (Everton), Olamide Shodipo (QPR), Ciaran O’Connor (Dundalk), Jake Mulraney (Inverness Caledonian Thistle)

Croker joy for Saints

THE boys from St Aidans Senior National School in Brookfield are presented with the shield during the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals at Croke Park during the week.

Kids from all over the county had the time of their lives at GAA HQ.

Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

MAGIC MOMENTS IN PARK AS THOUSANDS RUN FOR CHARITY ROCKING everything from moustaches to superhero outfits, over 1,000 people (and a few dogs!) headed to the Phoenix Park on Saturday 5th November to take part in the annual MoRun. Raising money for various causes, in particular the Movember Foundation, runners of all ages participated in 5km or 10km MoRuns, all whilst having fun and raising awareness for men’s health.

The winner of the men’s 10km event was Brian O’Kelly, whilst the winner of the woman’s 10km event was Yvonne Macauley. Connor Mccauley took the MoChampion medal for the men’s 5km race, whilst the winner of the woman’s 5k event was Ellie Hartnett, with all finishers were given a curved moustache medal for their efforts.

Just some of the runners who hit the Phoenix Park for last weekend’s MoRun

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CLUB NOTICEBOARD ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN

LIFFEY GAELS

The Under 13s closed off their fantastic season with a win. Picture: Facebook.com/LiffeyGaelsGAAClub

Well done to our fantastic under 13s who closed off their winning season with a win against Balinteer St Johns. Great to see some bubbly popped on our pitch (non alcoholic of course!) and the lads were treated to Pizza in the club afterwards.

Well done on a great season. Hard luck to our Adult footballers who lost out in the league play off against Ballymun yesterday - it was a tough match in very windy conditions and it just didn’t quite go our way. Well done on a great season lads you did us proud bringing back the sliverware you did to the club. Our under 8s had some great matches out in Westmanstown on Saturday morning so our footballing

Clondalkin Round Towers GAA are delighted to

pitches at Monastery Road and run to 4.30pm.

announce that Jim Gavin and the legendary

At 4.45pm, Round Tower will honour Jim and the

Dublin Footballers will visit Clondalkin this com-

Dubs with a celebration in the clubhouse. This

ing Sunday, November 13.

event is open to adult members only. Given the

The club will host the All Ireland Champions for

high level of demand that there will be at Mon-

two very special events: a meet and greet at

astery Road for the ‘meet and greet’, the club

Monastery Road for our Juvenile players and

are asking adult members, where possible, to

their parents and then a special reception with

refrain from attending the initial gathering.

Round Tower GAA Club Members.

UPCOMING FIXTURES:

Meet & Greet at Monastery Road

Saturday 12th November

At 3pm, Round Tower will host a ‘meet and greet’

Under 13 hurling, Second Place Playoff

with Jim, Dublin players and Round Tower juve-

Round Towers v Liffey Gaels

nile players and their parents. This will pro-

Moyle Park - 2:30

vide an opportunity for young members to be

Under 16 football, League Final

pictured with the Sam Maguire, Jim and the

Round Towers v Fingal Ravens

Dublin players. It will be hosted at our playing

Rolestown - 2:30

future is safe in their hands. Our u10s played two super games of hurling against Donomore Ashbourne, it’s always great to have a team come and visit us. Our u12s had a great friendly against St Past of Palmerstown so great to finish off the season with one last win. It’s been a great season for most of the teams in the club with wins or 2nd place positons being achieved by our u13s, u15s and u16s. Well done to all of the players, mentors and parents involved. We hope to see you all at our Juvenile Presentation night next Saturday 12th where a member of the Dublin team will present our young players with some awards. All family & friends welcome.

The future of our club is in good hands. Picture: Facebook.com/RoundTowerGAA

SOCCER: PALMERSTOWN CLUB FIGHT BACK TO CLAIM A POINT AT HIGH-FLYING HOME FARM

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GLENVILLE’S inconsistent start to the Leinster Senior League Senior 1 season continued with a 1-1 draw away to third-placed Home Farm.

The sides met for the second time in a matter of weeks, Glenville having edged out Home Farm 1-0 in the second round of the FAI Intermediate Cup in October.

It was the home side who began the league encounter on the front foot, however, taking the lead with just 12 minutes gone as Bradley Hand was on hand to tap in after a spectacular

20-yard effort had come back off the crossbar.

Going a goal down shocked Glenville into action and they came back strongly, and Sean McGrane was unlucky to see his free kick from the edge of the box fly just over the bar.

The Palmerstown side continued to press after the break and deservedly levelled when they were awarded a penalty on 65 minutes, and former Longford Town midfielder Dylan Nolan converted.

Both sides had chances in a frantic, end-toend finish, but it finished a point apiece.

“It’s a little bit disappointing [we didn’t win] because they’re well up the table,” Glenville manager Wayne Kelly told GazetteSport.

“We’ve had a couple of results where we should have won games where we didn’t so

we’re a little bit behind the leading pack of three or four teams at the moment.

“We’re happy enough with a draw I suppose because they’re doing so well but on the night we should have won the game.”

Glenville are back in the second tier of intermediate football having finished bottom in their first season at Senior Sunday level, and they’ve struggled for consistency this year.

He added: “We’ve had a bad season for injuries. Even now we’ve got six Sunday first team players out injured, and one or two could possibly be out until Christmas.

“Our captain got injured, and then I made another guy captain and he got injured, so there’s a bit of a curse about it at the moment.

“At the moment we’re missing probably six

to seven first team players and probably four or five of those are starters.”

Kelly praised the young players who’ve stepped in amid injuries to more experienced players and said he’s excited about their prospects when they return to a full compliment.

“We’ve six guys starting in the team now that are 22 or under, which we needed to do because the age profile of the squad was getting to the wrong side of 30.

“Against John Bosco last week, three of the back four were 18, 19 and 20, which is really promising for the club going forward.

“When we get everybody back from injury we’ll have a squad that’s able to challenge and push on and definitely get a top three spot [and promotion].”

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Unlucky Lucan lose out Promotion heartache as Sarsfields fall just short despite spirited fightback

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS junior football team fell just short of going up from AFL6, as they lost out in the promotional play-off to Skerries Harps despite a late comeback against the league’s dominant club on Sunday.

Sarsfields, who were behind for the majority of the game, lost the match up largely at the start of the second half.

Having gone in for the break behind Harps by a scoreline of 0-5 to 0-3, Sarsfields scored the first point of the second half. In a tense, low scoring game, however, Harps responded with their

best run of the day to put themselves 0-9 to 0-4 in front with fifteen minutes remaining.

The response from Sarsfields was almost enough to overturn the deficit, as they in turn racked up their own run of four points on the trot, bringing themselves within a single point a few seconds before the full timewhistle.

Sarsfields couldn’t quite manufacture the point needed to take the game to added time and grab a shot of promotion, however, and after a long season, saw rivals Harps grab the prize.

With Harps having won 14 of their 16 games in the league this season, the north county club will feel they earned their place, but Sarsfields

- unbeaten in the league since they were hammered by Harps at 12th lock back in June - made quite a contest of it. With all three of their league defeats having come early in the season, its recent draws that slightly stifled the Sarsfields momentum in the league’s late stages.

Panel Meanwhile, Sarfields hurler Chris Crummey again been called up to the Dublin Senior hurling panel. Boss Ger Cunningham named his 28-man panel earlier this week, opting for a youthful looking squad as the boys in blue prepare for 2017.

Crummey, who graduated from the minor

panel after leading them to All Ireland glory in 2011, featured regularly in Cunningham’s side last time around, with the towering half back proving a popular choice despite his red card against Cork back in June. Alongside Cunningham’s main panel, a further dozen players have been retained in a development squad, intended to provide the backup to Cunningham’s main selection..

The club have sent their commiserations following the passing of committed club man Tommy McCormack, who joined the Lucan club in 1949. Mr McCormack was buried in Esker Cemetery earlier this week.