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Welfare office plan is ditched Ian Begley
The Department of Social Protection has abandoned its plans to establish a social welfare office in Lucan, despite a three-year search. The Office of Public Works has been exploring options in Lucan and Adamstown for an Intreo Centre since 2012, but has failed to find a suitable space due to the “limited choice of suitably sized and located offices”.
A spokesperson from the Department said Clondalkin was capable of servicing the population catchment of the Lucan/Adamstown area. Lucan Cllr Ed O’Brien (FF) reacted angrily to the news. “This is an outrageous burden to place on the recipients of welfare. I have recently dealt with two residents of Lucan, who had no choice but to walk to Clondalkin in order to claim their welfare,” he said. Full Story on Page 2
Guiding lights: Why not reach for the sun, moon and stars?
three local members of the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) helped launch a partnership between IGG and Gaisce – The President’s Award – recently. Erin McElwee, Sarah Connolly and Amy Dunne were delighted to support the partnership which
encourages young women to reach for the sun, moon and stars. Both organisations hope that the partnership will ensure that greater numbers of young people will engage in a range of activities and challenges. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
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lucan OPW fails to find suitable socal welfare office site
Plans for Intreo centre shelved THE Depar tment of Social Protection has abandoned its plans to establish a social welfare office in Lucan, despite a three-year search. The Office of Public Works has been exploring options in Lucan and Adamstow n for an Intreo Centre since 2012, but has failed to find a suitable space due to the “limited choice of suitably sized and located offices”. Intreo is a ser vice of the Department of Social Protection, which acts as a single point of contact for
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all employ ment and income supports. Clients from Adamstown and Lucan sign in the Clondalkin Intreo Centre. They also travel to Clondalkin for community welfare services. However, the introduction of an email, postal and phone service lessens the need for customers to travel to
Clondalkin. A call out/home visit service is also available for customers who are unable to travel. A spokesperson from the Department told the Gazette that Clondalkin was believed capable of serving the population catchment of the LucanAdamstown area. “In light of the difficulty in identifying a suitable site/building and in light of the completion earlier in the year of the Clondalkin Intreo Centre, which i n cl u d e d a n e x t e n sion into the adjoining and former Motor Tax
Office, the need for a new office in the LucanAdamstown area was re-examined. “The Department now believes that the scale of the operation in Clondalkin is capable of serving the population catchment of the LucanAdamstown area. “The Department has no plans for an Intreo Centre in Lucan-Adamstown at the present time but the service will be monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure that any negative impact on customers is minimised.” Lucan Cllr Ed O’Brien (FF) reacted angrily to the news. He said: “This is an outrageous burden to place on the recipients of welfare. I have recently dealt with two residents of Lucan, who had no choice but to walk to Clondalkin from Lucan in order to claim their welfare. “The Department
Clients from Adamstown and Lucan sign in the Clondalkin Intreo centre
has obviously given no thought to the fact there is no public transport link between Lucan and Clondalkin, a point which I have continually highlighted. “To suggest that just because the Clondalkin office has the capacity to deal with residents of Lucan does not make it acceptable for the Department to put up what is potentially a barrier to residents claiming welfare pay-
ments they are entitled to.” D u b l i n M i d -We s t election candidate John Curran (FF) also reacted angrily to the news: “This is a very disappointing development for the people of Lucan and Adamstown, who must frequently travel to the Clondalkin office to sign on and avail of other welfare services. “A s p a r t o f t h e plan for the roll-out of Intreo centres, the
Lucan-Adamstow n areas were originally designated by the Department for the provision of Intreo services in Dublin Mid-West, which I very much welcomed and supported in 2011 when I was in Government. “People with young babies, carers, the elderly and people with disabilities should not be expected to travel so frequently for their welfare services.”
Progress reported on sports centre ian begley
THE Department of Education has agreed to do “everything in its power” to deliver a sports hall at Adamstown Community College, according to the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald. The sports and community hall was originally promised six years ago when the school was first built, and the delay has left many local residents frustrated at the lack of
progress. The parent’s council met the school’s education training board earlier this year and expressed concern over the “lack of action” on its development. The parents and local residents have formed an action group to campaign for the hall and are appealing to elected representatives to help kickstart its development. Minister Fitzgerald said: “I have been work-
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ing with the Adamstown Community College, parents association, local residents and fellow public representatives to progress the long-delayed Adamstown Community College Sports Hall, which would also serve the local community. “As part of this, I have been engaging closely with my colleague Deputy Joanna Tuffy [Lab] and with the Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan. “I am happy that the Minister and Department have agreed to do everything in their power to reach a solution to this ongoing issue and proposals are now being examined. This commit-
ment and progress is very welcome.” The Minister for Education has agreed to facilitate a meeting involving representatives of the school, local TDs and her officials on November 19, to allow time for full consideration of the possible new proposals. T h e A d a m stown sports and community hall action group is also holding a public meeting about the sports hall on Monday, November 30, at 7.30pm at Adamstown Community College. F o r m o r e i n f o rmation, visit Adamstown Sports and Community Hall Action Group Facebook page.
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education: 60,000 additional school places will be provided
Maxi Zoo is top dog pet store
Major investment projects revealed Ian Begley
Twelve major school investment projects in Dublin Mid-West have been given the green light by the new School Buildings Plan, recently announced by the Department of Education. 310 new school building projects and more than 60,000 additional school places around the country will be provided over the next six years, including new schools and the expansion of existing facilities. The schools included in this programme from Dublin Mid-West are: the Divine Mercy Junior and Senior National Schools, Lucan as well as St Tho-
mas Junior National School in Esker and Scoil Aine Senior National School, Esker. Prefabs in these four schools will be replaced by permanent school buildings and all of these building projects will proceed to construction in 2016. Gaelscoil na Camoige in Clondalkin got the go-ahead for a permanent school building with construction to start in 2017 under the programme. The Holy Family Community College in Rathcoole will also get an extension and will proceed to construction in 2016. The remaining schools in the area included in
this programme are: St Joseph’s College, Lucan (extension); Lucan Community College (reconfirmation of funding for extension/refurbishment); a new Post Primary school, Lucan (2019 -2021); a special school in Stewart’s Hospital for 2016; Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain (development of Campus lan-Gaelach); and Scoil Mochua Special School, Clondalkin (2019 – 2021). Joanna Tuffy TD (Lab) said: “I am extremely pleased that Dublin Mid-West has featured so strongly in the muchanticipated School Capital Plan today, and that Minister Jan O’Sullivan has prioritised a number of critical projects.”
Credit where it’s due: Shefflin does the honours for student bankers lucan Community College’s school bank recently had their offi-
cial opening ceremony with the help of All-Ireland winner Henry Shefflin. After a welcome from school principal Ms Birnie, Henry met staff members and then received a guard of honour from the school’s hurling and camogie teams to the facility dining hall. Mrs Williams opened the proceedings by welcoming the students, bank officials and Henry who spoke to the audience of students and staff before cutting the ribbon and officially opening the bank. Once the official protocol was out of the way Henry stayed for photos and autographs with the students and staff.
LIFFEY Valley is officially home to the best pet store in Ireland after Maxi Zoo was named Pet Store of the Year at the recent Retail Excellence Ireland Awards. The award is a big achievement for the staff at the Maxi Zoo store, who were recognised for leading the way in providing customers with a first class shopping experience. The awards are the biggest event in the Irish retail industry calendar, and were copresented by RTE presenter Hector O hEochagain and sports presenter Evanne Ni Chuilinn at a gala event in Dublin. The awards ceremony was attended by 500 representatives of the retail industry in Ireland.
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council No capital funding for Traveller accommodation
Focus on halting site fire safety ian begley
SOUTH Dublin County Council is liaising with the chief fire officer and local Traveller representative groups in a bid to roll out fire safety awareness training and to carry out audits of its sites, following the fire tragedy at the Carrickmines halting site. A t t h e N ove m b e r council meeting, Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) asked chief executive Daniel McLoughlin if all Traveller accommodation/halting sites in the area had been checked for health and safety in light of the recent tragic events. Mr McLoughlin said all council sites were inspected once a year by a company employed
by the council to carry out inspections and to make sure all fire extinguishers were in place and working properly. He added: “Following on from the Carrickmines tragedy, the chief fire officer has been n communication with the local authorities including South Dublin County seeking a list of all our sites, and is arranging meetings with this local authority and the Traveller representative groups from within our area to discuss the best way to roll out fire safety awareness training and also to carry out audits of our sites. “We will, of course, fully co-operate with any inspections/training they wish to implement.”
Shane Lynch of the Clondalkin Traveller Development group told the Gazette that the Carrickmines fire was a “huge blow” to local Travellers. “I can’t even put into words how badly people were affected by it. It was just such a tragedy. “It’s really sad for it to take such a tragic incident to happen for the Government to stand up and look at Traveller accommodation. “It’s only now that they’re deciding to carry out fire audits on sites. “Accommodation has been an issue for Travellers for years. I’m working with people who have no running water and no facilities. “They’re using steel containers as homes,
which they’re expected to do all of their washing and cooking in. “For anyone in this day and age to live in conditions like these is disgraceful. “At the moment, the lack of accommodation is a huge issue for Travellers. “We’re seeing about two families a week presenting themselves as homeless. “South Dublin County Council now has a Traveller accommodation programme, but unfortunately it is just not meeting the needs of our people. “Although there are a lot of sites around, they are all overcrowded.” The council said it had received no capital funding from the
Arty kids urged to compete PRIMARY school students across Dublin midwest are being encouraged to enter this year’s Sightsavers Junior Painter of the Year Awards. Sightsavers Ireland is asking students to create an imaginative painting inspired by this year’s theme, Imagine 2030. They are invited to create an artwork that shows how they want the world they live in to look in the year 2030. Student artists have a chance to win appropriately arty prizes for themselves and their classmates, and cash prizes of €200, €300 and €1,000 for their schools. The closing date for entries is November 27. For more information, see www.sightsavers.ie/juniorpainter.
Shane Lynch, Clondalkin Traveller Development group: “The Carrickmines fire was a ‘huge blow’ to local Travellers.”
Department of Environment this year for Traveller accommodation. The council said it was, however, able to access €746,007 under the Jobs Stimulus Programme for the development of three
group houses on the Belgard Road site. T his project commenced in May 2015 and is due for completion in April 2016. The council’s annual budget allocated a sum
of €502,500 towards the maintenance of Traveller accommodation units. It also stated that € 10 0 , 0 0 0 wo u l d b e provided for Traveller caravan grants.
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halloween inquest Trucker did not realise he had hit victim and kept going No major incidents reported
News ‘came as a great shock’
W hil e t h e r e we r e a number of bonfires around Dublin MidWest on Halloween, there were no major incidents reported in public parks and open spaces this year, according to South Dublin County Council. The council told The Gazette that it did not appear that bonfire activity within the county had intensified over previous years, but it was yet too soon to put a definitive figure on the number of fires, which was currently being established. Priority was given to the removal of materials in dangerous locations and arrangements were put in place for the relaying of relevant communications outside of normal working hours.
A LUCAN man fatally injured last year while cycling on a busy roundabout was hit by a truck driver who did not realise what had happened, an inquest has heard. David Rynne (39) of Griffeen Glen Green was making his way home from work in Citywest when the accident happened at about 5.30pm on January 27, 2014. He sustained fatal crush injuries on the Citywest roundabout in road conditions that were made hazardous by heavy rainfall. Mr Rynne was on the passenger side of an 11m-long two-axle rigid truck, which was taking the first exit at the roundabout onto the M7 motorway, when the accident occurred.
Truck driver George Cooper, an employee of Laois Hire Service, drove back to the truck depot in Portlaoise, unaware the accident had happened. “I never saw a cyclist at all,” Mr Cooper said. “This came as a great shock.” Motorist Caroline Fleming, who had seen Mr Rynne on his bicycle, said: “I remember thinking it was a terrible night for anyone to be out walking or cycling; it was really dark and really wet. “I noticed him in my passenger mirror when he passed me. “I didn’t see him before that. The next time I saw him he was on the ground.” Mr Rynne was surrounded by members
of the public, some of whom were conducting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when Garda Stephen Finn arrived at the scene. There were no witnesses to the accident itself. Dublin Fire Brigade paramedic Brian Lamon said Mr Rynne was unconscious and in cardiac arrest when the ambulance arrived. He was wearing a helmet, and was lit up with front and rear lights along with a light on his backpack State pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy discovered a tyre mark on Mr Rynne’s thigh and injuries to his trunk, pelvis and upper legs. The cause of death was crush injuries to the trunk as a result of being run over by the truck
David Rynne was making his way home from work in Citywest when the accident happened
driven by Mr Cooper. Coroner Dr Brian Farrell said any cyclist or pedestrian on the inside of a commercial vehicle turning left was in a very dangerous place. “Unfortunately, I can-
not tell you precisely what happened save that the cyclist came into contact with the truck and was run over.” The jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure and recom-
mended increased night lighting at the roundabout. The jury also asked for a review of the legal minimum requirement for lighting and reflective wear for cyclists.
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gazetteGALLERY
Suzanne Graham and Tadhg O’Leary
Fossett’s Circus comes to town: The Big Top comes alive with clowns, cannon and plenty of action. Pictures: Jolanta Rossiter
Circus fires up for an unforgettable time
Jim Henry with his son,
Joanne Saul and Sophia
Tomas
Brown
Daragh and Ciaran Enright
John Exton, vice president of Circus Friends Association of GB, with Herta Fossett and Steve Chapman, president of the association
The Tran family: John, Jamie, Havy, Tu Uyen, Nga and Phuong
Conor and Ronan Enright
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gazetteGALLERY Abbey’s plans set the stage and cause a stir
Actress Geraldine Plunkett
Ian Lloyd Anderson
Ger Kelly, Liam Heslin and Philip McMahon pictured at the announcement of details of Waking the Nation, the Abbey Theatre’s controversial 2016 Centenary Programme, which will features major revivals of the some of the great plays
Dr Bryan McMahon, chairman of the Abbey,
from the State theatre’s repertoire. Pictures: Stephen Fleming
delivering a few words
Actress Kate Stanley Brennan
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a day in the life: singer songwriter Barbara Dickson’s life on the road
Artist who’s cautious about excess
Keith Bellew
HIGHLY successful singer-songwriter and O l i vi er Award wi nning actress Barbara Dickson is currently touring Ireland, having performed in various venues throughout the Republic, including Dun Laoghaire, she is now making her way up North, before returning to her native Scotland. The Gazette recently caught up with Dickson, and found out what constitutes an average day in her life both on
and off the road. She said life on the road has changed considerably since she first came on the scene in the 1970s and a day in her life on tour is far more structured these days than it was then. “It has evolved over many, many years of touring. My first headline tour was in 1977, that’s a long time ago so since then I’ve evolved all sorts of things that I do. I get up at 8am, I go and have breakfast, a reasonably good breakfast and then I travel on
to the next place that I’m going to. Whether it takes an hour or threeand-a-half – four hours I always leave af ter breakfast,” she said. Once she reaches her next destination she would have a sandwich and go to sleep for an hour if possible. This is followed by as much quiet time as possible in the afternoon. After the afternoon recharge she goes to the pre-show sound check. This is followed by a meal, at which point she returns to prepare
Barbara Dickson: finds life on the road has changed considerably since she first came on the scene in the 1970s and touring is far more structured now than it was back then
for the show. “I go back to the theatre and I get made up and get ready, then I go on-stage. “I always stay in the place that I have played, so after the show I go back to the hotel, and wake up to start again at 8am the next morning,” she said. This current sched-
ule is in marked contrast to the way things were done earlier in her career as she explains: “I used to stay up later with the band, there would be a degree of pa r tying af ter each show, but we didn’t play for as many dates. “We maybe did eight to 10 dates whereas now I do five weeks of
touring. “So you could just about get away [by the skin of your teeth], with staying up late [and partying,” she said. However, she has always been cautious when it comes to excess as she relies on her voice, and too much partying could harm her voice.
She has always been careful of this as she does not want to disappoint her fans. Having played The Venue Theatre, Ratoath on November 13, her next show is Ilfracombe folk festival on November 21. For more information visit: www.barbaradickson.net.
Firm hits London to build important business links Representatives from 30 Irish-based companies recently joined Dublin Chamber of Commerce on a two-day business mission to London. The mission consisted of a number of different facets, including briefings from UK business leaders, site visits, and a networking reception at the House of Commons, hosted by Tourism Ireland. Chief executive of Dublin Chamber Gina Quin said the level of interest in this business mission was extremely encouraging and showed that Irish businesses are keen to engage with the wider business community. She added that it provided business owners in Dublin with the opportunity to engage with UK business leaders, seek new busi-
ness opportunities and to network with their peers. “These missions are hugely beneficial in terms of building important business links between companies in Dublin and key cities abroad. Dublin Chamber has also led missions to San Jose and Brussels this year,” she said. A large focus of the trip was on the potential for a UK exit from the EU. The busy two-day schedule included briefings with Philip Shaw, chief economist, Investec, Gavin McWhirter, UK manager, Enterprise Ireland, Denis Staunton, London editor, the Irish Times, and Des Crowley, chief executive, Retail UK Division, Bank of Ireland. Companies travelling with the delegation included AIB, Aramark,
BDO, Computershare, DAA, Dublin Citi Hotel, Eugene F Collins, Evolve, Gardiner & Theobold, Gibney Communications, Intellicom, Northgate, NSI Technology, O’Callaghan Hotels, QED Training, Ronan Daly Jermyn, Solgari, the Reputations Agency, UCD and Version 1. Dublin Chamber is the largest chamber of commerce in Ireland with over 1,300 members. It is the most representative and broadly-based business group in the Greater Dublin Area, providing representation and networking services. Its policy work focuses on developing the Dublin region’s infrastructure and transport, promoting competitiveness and improving local governance.
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diary dublinlife Save the puppies – don’t buy one for Christmas
D o g s Tr u s t h a s launched a thoughtprovoking awareness campaign appealing to the public to pledge their promise not to buy a puppy this Christmas. Early morning commuters in Dublin were recently surprised by large 4ft wrapped model dogs across key locations in the city to launch the Charity’s A Dog is for Life, Not Just For Christmas message. The dogs were “abandoned” at notable locations in Dublin city in an aim to provoke awareness and discussion around buying a puppy as a gift this
Christmas. Every November in the run-up to Christmas, there is a huge increase in the number of pups being advertised for sale both on and offline. The charity’s switchboard experiences a spike in phone calls from members of the public looking to surrender their unwanted dogs post-Christmas. The charity is asking the public to support and share this important animal welfare message at Christmas by joining the cause and pledging to take #TheP uppyPromise online at www. thepuppypromise.com.
dancing shoes at the ready for charity
A host of well-known personalities will take to the dance floor at the Convention Centre, Dublin, for the third Strictly Against Breast Cancer event for Breast Cancer Ireland. On November 21, guests from the world of business, arts, sports, media, entertainment and the community will gather on the pink carpet to experience this spectacle of glamour and expertise, while at the same time, enjoying a fabulous gala dinner and the opportunity to dance
as part of the build-up to the festive season. Some of the television personalities taking part on the night, include TV3’s Elaine Crowley and Tommy Martin, exrugby international and commentator Shane Byrne, Fair City actors George McMahon and Jenny Dixon, RTE Weathergirl Helen Curran and Red Rock actor David Crowley as well as PR woman Roisin Tierney Crowe. All funds raised on the night will go to Breast Cancer Ireland, a charity established to raise funds in support of pioneering breast
Fair City’s Jenny Dixon, TV3’s Elaine Crowley, cancer survivor Teresa Costello, broadcaster Norah Casey, RTE Weathergirl Helen Curran, model Karena Graham and supporter Roisin Tierney Crowe are all set for Strictly Against Breast Cancer. Photography: Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
cancer research and awareness. Tickets which include a four-course meal including complimentary wines, the dance competition itself, entertainment by the Sugar Cubes and automatic entry into a valuable prize draw on the night are on sale at €150 per person at www.breastcancerireland.com.
true story of Oscar Wilde’s lovers A play chronicling the fascinating true story of Oscar Wilde’s lovers finishes its week-long run at Sean O’Casey Theatre on Saturday, November 21. Described as a tale o f p e r s e c u t e d l ove , scandal and conf lict Wretched Little Brat tells the untold story of persecuted love, moralistic law and endless litigation between Lord Alfred Douglas (Bosie) and Robbie Ross, Oscar Wilde’s lovers. The play derives its name from George Bernard Shaw’s summation
of Douglas and charts the lives of Robbie Ross who dedicated his life to maintain Wilde’s legacy after his death in 1900, and Douglas who did the opposite. The litigation that ruined Wilde went on to try to destroy Ross as Douglas hounded him through the courts for promoting homosexuality. The play charts the Wilde years and beyond to D o u g l a s ’s d e a t h i n 1945. Based on their own testimony, Wretched Little Brat reveals the lives underscoring one of the most “scandalous” episodes in Irish literary history and how it continues to impact in modern times. For more see www. gaytheatre.ie.
political pressure mounts on Taoiseach With the General Election just around the corner, the political fundraising balls complete with extortionate plate prices are in full swing. Fine Gael recently held one across the pond,
which was facilitated by Friends of Fine Gael, London, at the Clayton Crown Hotel in Cricklewood. This year’s £100 a plate fundraiser, while greatly attended, was far less entertaining than last year’s, at which Enda had a pair of knickers bearing the message “Repeal the 8th, Enda” served up to him on a plate by pro-choice group Imelda – which stands for Ireland Making England the Legal Destination for Abortion. Poor Enda always seems to find himself in these embarrassing positions with delicate feminine issues. From this, to Graham Dwyer’s estranged lover accusing him of stealing her breast pump, to the latest incident, in which comedienne Grainne Maguire urged women to tweet details of their menstrual cycles to him in a bid to build pressure for a referendum on the repeal of the 8th Amendment. This may prove the best option, if political pressure doesn’t work, embarrass Enda into it!
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OUT&ABOUT Never be out of the loop on what’s happening in Dublin! Let Out&About be your guide to all that is stylish, cultural and essential across the city and beyond this week
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Bord Gais Theatre: Our favourite Nanny arrives – in the most delightful way
Open wide for spoonful of Poppins Ian Begley
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh are bringing their multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this December, which is without doubt a musical not to miss. Recently embarking on a trip to Bristol’s Hippodrome to see the much-loved musical before its visit to Dublin I was truly amazed by the stage production and the cast’s performance. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny, played by Zizi Strallen, arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible
effects and unforgettable songs. The stage production of Mary Poppins is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. It has a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the songs Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier awardwinning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Without giving too much away, my favourite part of the musical was when Poppins herself soared into the audience on her iconic umbrella and when Bert, played by Matt Lee, liter-
ally walks across the side of the stage and onto the ceiling, which left every jaw in the Hippodrome hanging in bewilderment. The explosion of colour during the real-life cartoon sequence was also very well done and entertaining. The musical itself stayed more true to the original books and seemed slightly creepier than the 1964 film. The children who played Michael and James Banks were also brilliantly cast and managed to deliver their lines and songs flawlessly. Seeing many of the fantastic musicals that the Bord Gais Energy Theatre showcased this year it is safe to say that Mary Poppins leaves each one of them in the dust – in the most delight-
ful way. The stage production of Mary Poppins originally opened in 2004 and ran in the West End for three years and over 1,250 performances. During this time it won the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography and Best Set Design as well as the Evening Standard Award for Best Set Design and the Variety Club Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production ran for over six years where it won the Tony Award for Best Set Design. Mary Poppins will play Bord Gais Energy Theatre from Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, January 9. Tickets cost €25 to €68 and can be purchased on www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.
Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins. Picture: Johan Persson
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STYLE Juvi Glamour Puss pendant in amethyst €119
Melinda Maria Pyramid drop gold earrings €50
Newbridge Silverwear Charm bracelet €40
Melinda Maria Gold and turquoise hunter studs €90
goldenpresents ALL that glistens isn’t gold, and never a truer word was spoken with these beauties. You don’t have to break the bank this Christmas to give a stunning piece of jewel-
lery to your loved one. From stunning turquoise earrings by Melinda Maria to the latest collection from Newbridge with brand ambassador Naomi Campbell at
Hugo Boss Classic rose gold watch €275
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Paul Costelloe Moving crystal earrings €125
Paul Costelloe Crystal double rose band ring €125
Thomas Sabo Silver and rose gold watch €259
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Star print PJ boyfriend shirt €85
Fairisle hand warmers €39
Star print PJ set €65
WITH the days getting very, very short and the nights turning long and cold, what better time to update your loungewear wardrobe? These supremely snug seperates from Mint Velvet are just the ticket to keep you snug as a bug in a rug when the weather outside is icy and chilly. Think Cameron Diaz in The Holiday (all long socks and boyfriend PJ tops).
Grey Star hot water bottle €39
Snugglewear to cosy up to
Melinda Maria Gold white pod ring €90
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BITESIZEDNEWS No sour grapes as top wines scoop awards THE gold star winner in the white wine category of the National Off-Licence Association (NOFFLA) 2015-2016 awards has been announced as Portuga Vinho Regional Lisboa 2014 (right), from Portugal. This wine is a light fresh blend of the classic white grapes of this region in Portugal – arinto, fernao pires – with a little sauvignon blanc for extra freshness. This is made with free-run juice and is a great example of the exciting new wines coming out of Portugal, and is available in many off-licences. In the red wine category, Ondarre Rioja Reserva 2010 (left) from Rioja, Spain triumphed. This classic Rioja is a blend of tempranillo (75%), garnacha (10%) and mazuelo (14%), and aged for 16 months in American and French oak casks. Boasting aromas of vanilla and spice, this wine is full-flavoured and complex, and is also available in many off-licences.
Cormac Rowe and Susan Bell – the latest expert chefs who have blended in perfectly with the winter classes schedule at Howth Castle Cookery School, which covers a variety of cookery topics. Picture: Angela Halpin
That’s Howth to cook HOWTH Castle has had many alterations since
it rose from the harbour on Dublin’s famous and most imposing peninsula. Built in the 12th century as a wooden structure, it has been renovated many times, notably in the 13th century and 1738, though recent modifications in 1911 and over the 20th century present themselves today. Through the lofty gates of Deer Park Golf Club and up a dimly lit gravelly path I travelled on a mild Wednesday night for the launch of the winter classes schedule at the Howth Castle Cookery School. The school has announced Susan Bell as executive chef of the golf club’s house menu and the cookery school, as well as a newly launched catering menu – Kitchen in the castle. Susan was presenting a demo menu with Michelin-star chef Cormac Rowe, of Mount Juliet Kilkenny, who has come on board to teach a masterclass and a demo with Susan on the winter schedule. She has worked under such scions of the industry as Marcus Wareing
and Raymond Blanc, so with this duo at the helm I was expecting an evening in a gastronomic dead poet’s society. There are classes running currently up to Christmas on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and these include Christmas food gifts, a dinner party menu, Christmas baking masterclass and pastry, as well as the demo and masterclass by Susan and Cormac, which cost €50 and €150 respectively. Weekday classes are 7-9.45pm, and Saturdays run all day. The menu for that night’s demonstration read as follows: scallops with cauliflower puree, lime jelly and brown butter, venison loin with beetroot, oatmeal, sprouts and balsamic jus, and vanilla pannacotta, mandarin, white chocolate and hazelnut. On arrival at the cookery school – which sits at the back of the castle and up the aforementioned and easy to miss gravelly path – you are presented with a glass of wine and ushered past the chef’s prep kitchen through to the teaching area. It’s very quaint and
warm with vaulted ceilings, Georgian paraphernalia and old ranges, but with all mod cons. Think: Downstairs Downton Abbey with Mrs Packmore and Daisy using induction hobs. The structure of the class saw Cormac and Susan run through all the prep for all three courses first, rather than to cook each course as they went – and there was a lot of prep! I felt the menu, whilst stylish and impressive, was reasonably simple if laborious for a cook attending such a class; however, it turned out to be incredibly technical and meticulous. The cauliflower was thinly sliced from minuscule florets; a jelly of lime was made with agar agar – a vegetable-based setting agent. Mandarin for the dessert was segmented then peeled and then veined; I was waiting on a surgeon to come in and say: “Scalpel”. A salt pastry was made to encase the beetroot that would eventually accompany the venison, roasted in its briny tomb. Of course, this level of explanation and detail is
to be expected from chefs of such esteem, though at points I would have relished a “Here’s one we made earlier” moment. After the technical presentation of the prep and the various accompaniments were done, the chefs cooked the three courses and plated up, and the food looked exquisite. Certainly, no one’s plate would come back empty if this was the result of a student’s dinner party! The demo ran over by half an hour, though I’m sure this will be tightened up, and I wished samples had been a little larger, given the appetite I’d worked up watching this food being made. Rowe and Susan are good presenters and so passionate, informative and friendly that it’s impossible not to feel enthusiasm for the food. Classes cost between €25 for the Christmas food gifts to €150 for the five-hour masterclass with Rowe. For further information, email info@howthcastlecookeryschool.ie. Shane Rigney
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Searching for a perfect gift? WITH the launch of a certain Christmas ad last week, and a slew of others now showing on television, we think it’s time to accept the party season is nearly upon us, but let’s not forget: it’s also the season for giving. And, as that perfect ad points out, it’s more about the act of giving than receiv-
ing that warms the cockles of our hearts. So, with that in mind, it’s time to start planning the perfect gifts for our loved ones. Whether it’s the next-door neighbour, the milkman, your mum or your other half, we have a selection of great gifts to pick from. Next week, we’ll look at the best in gifts for kids ... toys, toys, toys!
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Say ‘hello, possums’ to this clothing range AS THE old saying goes: “T here is no bad weather, just bad clothing”. Monaghan entrepreneur Elizabeth McGuinness returns to South Anne Street with her New Zealand clothing company, Kiwi Country Clothing. An all-100% natural New Zealand product, the range includes oilskin coats, jackets and overpants (guaranteed 100% waterproof and 100% breathable), possum merino knitwear (35% warmer than cashmere, 5 5 % warmer than merino, low pilling and antiitch) and the enviro-friendly possum fur shoes, boots, insoles and fashion accessories. The range of clothing caters for farming, equine and outdoortrade sectors, as well as anyone with an eye for the outdoors fashion. There is also an impressive section of knitwear, jackets, and accessories available to purchase. All products are of natural fabric, merino lambswool, possum fur, silk, cotton, and angora. According to McGuinness, possum
merino has been proven to be a very successful product to counteract issues with Raynaud’s syndrome. Due to the natural properties of the mix of merino wool and possum fibre in gloves (below, left), for example, this allows the fingers to remain at body temperature. Similarly for diabetes, especially for those struggling with foot issues, the super-soft seamless socks are provi n g very efficient. The socks, gloves, mitts and possum fur insoles are available through www. kiwicountryclothing.ie. Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt swears by the products, attributing the socks and boots to fixing his cold feet issues. The outer rain wear, the outback range of oilskin coats, jackets and pants are guaranteed 100% waterproof and 100% breathable. For further information, see www.kiwicountryclothing.ie, or pop into their store just off Grafton Street, at No 18 South Anne Street.
Constant and regular self-monitoring are vital when living with diabetes, as is the right diet and steps to address the condition
Watch what you eat and move more in fight against diabetes Dr Anna Clarke Health promotion and research manager, Diabetes Ireland
IN Ireland, it is estimated that there are 225,000 people with diabetes of which 200,000 have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, or just diabetes as it is more commonly known, occurs when the body can’t produce or use insulin properly resulting in high blood glucose levels. Uncontrolled high blood glucose levels can cause serious health problems including heart and kidney disease, blindness or nerve damage. Therefore, keeping your blood glucose as close to normal (4-6 mmols) as possible is the key to good health.
Type I Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition which is when the body’s immune system turns against a part of the body ie in type 1 diabetes, the
insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin daily to live, either by injection or through an insulin pump. Dietary intake or physical inactivity levels do not play a part in this autoimmune process.
Type 2 Diabetes About 90% to 95% of people with diabetes have type 2, which usually develops gradually, with few, if any symptoms, in adults. The pancreas continues to make insulin but the body does not use it effectively. About 80% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. Type 2 diabetes is often part of a metabolic syndrome that includes obesity, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol. Controlling Diabetes Control of diabetes means control of blood sugar, blood fats and
blood pressure. Each is important in its own way but control of all three is essential to reduce your risk of future ill-health. The most important aspect of diabetes management is diet, then exercise, taking medication and regular check-ups.
The Role of Diet A healthy balanced diet is the type of diet that all people ought to be eating. There is no such thing as a special “diabetic” diet but guidelines on what is healthy eating for all persons. You should talk to a dietician about your eating habits and see www. diabetes.ie for more details. For all people, regular meals are recommended as well as a healthy balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and refined sugar, high in fibre, and includes plenty of vegetables and fruit. Physical Activity Everyone can move a
little more and movement is good. Movement keeps the muscles toned up and helps the insulin you have to work more effectively. Even when you are sitting in a chair you can be exercising your arms, feet or head. Every little helps. Aim to have a minimum 30 minutes of activity or 10,000 steps each day.
Conclusion Lifestyle issues play a large part in the day to day management of
diabetes after diagnosis but equally play a major role in preventing type 2 diabetes. Every person, regardless of having diabetes or not, needs to pay attention to their food intake and physical activity levels. If overweight, the risk of type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and if pregnant, gestational diabetes rises. Take action today. For more information on diabetes see www. diabetes.ie or phone 1850 909 909.
Heart Up +, the 100% natural high-fibre super food, is partnering with Diabetes Ireland this November to raise awareness of Diabetes in Ireland. During the month of November, Heart Up + will donate €1 of every pack sold to Diabetes Ireland with all monies raised going towards research into the condition. Heart Up + can be purchased in all major pharmacies, health stores and supermarkets (nationwide) as well as online at www.truelifehealthfoods.com RRP: €7.79
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GAMING gamers: things to remember when shopping around
Consoling words as you face ‘trading-up’
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WITH Christmas around the corner, many people are buying new consoles for their nearest and dearest and loved ones (even if that happens to be themselves). Whether you’re looking to take the plunge and finally trade up, or if you’re looking to buy a great gift for someone else – or yourself – here’s what you should keep in mind. For the sake of argu-
ment, I’m referring only to Sony’s PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Microsoft’s Xbox One (XBO), as Nintendo don’t have a new console yet to trade up to. Firstly, consider your storage options – the console’s hard drive space for storing digital games, films and content on. Consoles usually come with one of two hard drive sizes like a PC – typically, with 500GB, but 1TB hard drives are becoming the norm, twice the
storage space of 500GB, for which you pay a little more. Next, be aware of the ratings system for games, which can affect the console “bundle”. Many bundles are for specific or exclusive games – new consoles are increasingly shipped with marketing branded for a hot, big new game (thrown in free). However, if it’s a bundled deal, you should always check the box to see what the game is. If a game has a Cert 18 rat-
ing, you’d hardly hand that over to Little Timmy or Tara! Finally: the costs. Trading up to, or buying a new console as a gift, is never cheap, but at least it only needs to be done maybe once or twice a decade. As always, shop around for the best offer. However, as a general rule, at the time of writing a PS4 or an XBO are quite similar: €350 for a 500GB console, or €400 for a 1TB console, as outlined above.
Whether buying a new console for your other half – or just for yourself – there’s lots of choice to get you gaming again in no time. Illustration: Shane Dillon
Confusingly, you can often find the “same” console with different prices, either as a bundle with a game (or two) or just by itself, which doesn’t seem to make sense! In general, games for the ”new” consoles are currently more expensive than before. Whereas the
biggest new games were typically €65 before, the average price is now €75. However, many games can be downloaded digitally, and bought directly from the Sony or Microsoft store; indeed, many slightly-older or indie games can be bought and downloaded for anything
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Hockey: dublin clubs leading the way in the EY national leagues
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LEAGUE leaders Blackrock remain unbeaten in the AllIreland women’s league but they were held to a 5-all draw by a feisty Railway Union team at Stradbrook. Rock’s Carrie Hanley made the switch to inside centre due to the inclusion of Jeamie Deacon in Ireland’s starting line-up. She showed her class in defence and also struck for a well-taken 38th minute try. Railway were missing seven first choice players due to both the 15s and Sevens international fare over the weekend. However, 20-year-old lock Kate McCarthy, in just her third senior league game, fitting in seamlessly into the second row berth vacated by Ciara Cooney. McCarthy’s workrate and tackle count helped Railway to nullify Blackrock’s attacking threat, and the visitors’ outside centre, Martina McCarthy, duly dotted down with less than 10 minutes left on the clock for the draw.
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HERMES maintained their two-point lead at the top of the women’s E Y Ho c ke y L e a g u e with a dramatic 3-2 win over title rivals Railway Union in a thrilling tus-
sle at Park Avenue in Sandymount. All the goals came in a stunning first half with Hermes taking a 2-0 lead inside five minutes via Chloe Watkins and Naomi Carroll. Emma Smyth got one back
before Anna O’Flanagan’s ninth league goal of the season made it 3-1 at quarter-time. Kate McKenna got another back for Railway and they came within a sniff of nicking a last second equaliser
Three Rock Rovers goalkeeper Jamie Carr makes a save. Picture: Adrian Boehm
Hermes’ Naomi Carroll on the attack. Picture: Deryck Vincent
but Emma Gray made a brilliant save at the death to ensure the points for Hermes. It means they stay two points clear at the top of the division with Ulster Elks, the nearest challengers. They won their Ulster derby 2-0 against A r d s w i t h 18 - y e a rold Jessica McMaster breaking the deadlock when she got on the end of Shirley McCay’s cross. On the men’s side, Monkstown remain a point clear at the top of the EY Hockey League as both recorded double wins over the weekend. Town have the slight edge as they snuck a 4-3 win over Cork C of I on Saturday before thumping Cookstown a
day later. Against C of I, they had trailed 3-1 in the first quarter but two goals from Gareth Watkins – in a week he celebrated his return to the Irish senior setup – and one each from Josh Gregory and Kyle Good earned them the spoils. There was much less difficulty a day later as they led 6-0 at half-time in County Tyrone and never looked overly troubled in the second half – Watkins added three more to his weekend total. Gar vey’s tie with Cookstown on Saturday was much tighter, nicking a 2-1 result. They followed up with a gritty 2-0 win in Tallaght against Glenanne
with Sean Murray adding to his growing reputation. Three Rock Rovers’ youthful side continued their fine start to the season. A 0-0 draw with Banbridge on Saturday owed much to goalkeeper Jamie Carr’s heroics while Sunday’s 2-1 win against Pembroke came courtesy of a Jody Hosking thunderbolt with 17 minutes to go. Ross Canning and Sothern had traded first quarter goals. Rovers move up to fifth place in the division after six rounds of matches and can move into the top four should they win their next tie against Cork C of I on December 5 on home turf at Grange Road.
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DUBLIN-BASED Russian Artem Lobov is looking to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor, and is progressing well through UFC’s popular reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter. Lobov, who has an Irish passport and fights under an Irish flag, is a sparring partner of McGregor’s, and is fighting for the Irish champion’s Team McGregor on the TV show. He’s a member of Straight Blast Gym, located off the Naas Road, the same gym that McGregor fights for, and moved
to Dublin back in 2003. The Russian has been slightly fortunate in his competition progress so far, helped by McGregor. Lobov was defeated by Medhi Baghdad on a majority decision during a series of fights that were aimed at determining initial places in the house. However McGregor and American team leader Urijah Faber were both offered the chance to take one losing fighter back into the fold. Lobov was surprised by the decision when informed by UFC president Dana White, saying “When Dana said to me you have
a second chance to go back into the house, I was very happy but I said it to him right away: I don’t think I deserve this but I’m sure as hell going to take it.” Lobov defeated American team member James Jenkins in last week’s episode, aired on November 12, and dominated the fight throughout, finishing the American towards the end of the first round after flooring his opponent. “I think, after that performance, there’ll be no more questions about who should be here and who shouldn’t,” Lobov com-
mented after the fight. “Everybody knows that Artem Lobov belongs in this place.” Lobov/ McGregor’s Team Europe currently hold a 5-3 lead over theirAmerican opponents in the series. McGregor has admitted that his knowledge of Lobov before the show played a role in his decision to bring the Naas Roadbased fighter back. The final fight of the competition takes place in Las Vegas on December 11, with a contract with the UFC on offer for the winner.
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Dublin’s skeleton king eyes up Olympic dream Brendan Doyle tells JAMES HENDICOTT about how he is looking to compete with the world’s best in an unlikely sport for an Irishman IN EARLY 1990s classic movie Cool Runnings, a Jamaican bobsleigh team take on the Olympics in a sport that’s so unsuited to their climate it makes for sensational comedy. Based on a true story, the movie overlooks one key aspect: bobsleigh pace links closely with sprinting ability, and the Jamaicans are truly world class at that. In the world of winter sports, Ireland are arguably an even more unlikely contender. Brendan Doyle, though, aims to do just that: compete. Doyle is
currently campaigning to raise money to represent Ireland at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018, following in the footsteps of Clifton Wrottesley’s unlikely fourth place for the Irish team in Salt Lake City back in 2002. Doyle references Wrottesley as his inspiration, reflecting on his start in the sport: “In 2003, during one of my training sessions, I was approached by the Skeleton and Bobsleigh Association where they asked would I be interested in giving a skel-
Brendan Doyle in skeleton action
eton sled a push. “I jumped at the opportunity. I had recently seen Ireland finishing fourth in the Olympic games in 2002 so I was captivated by the sport.” Overcoming serious injuries in his role as a member of An Garda Siochana and bouts of depression and insomnia, Dubliner Doyle has progressed incredibly well, using sport to help him progress other areas of his life. He spent last week in Calgary, where he competed with world class
sliders at two North American Cups, making a final and securing a top 20 finish. He’s getting sharper, and says his goals are “ever changing”. Referencing Cool Runnings in describing his Dublin-based training – “like the movie, I concentrate on my sprint section at home. I use videos, too, but unlike Cool Runnings, I don’t do it in my bathtub” – Doyle explains the demands of his sports. “Obviously my sport is a little insane and athletes require a certain personality type; we’re all a little crazy. Pushing ourselves down an ice track at 140kph head first you have to have a few screws loose, but at the time the mental strength to maintain composure under such pressure is something you just need. “You need the physicality of an Olympic sprinter and mental agility of a chess player basically. In a sport where races are won and lost in thousandths of
a second we can’t afford to be slow anywhere. So I train strength and speed.” Doyle has set an ambitious target for the South Korean Olympics: making the final, a big challenge given the quality of international skeleton competition with day-today access to slopes. “Making the final would be a big achievement,” he said. “There is so much to the sport, regardless of the start list. “Things like ice temperature, air temp and weather can change everything, so a successful Olympic campaign is to get there and adapt to the conditions. Making the final is my goal, and I’ll take it from there.” As for qualification, that will require Doyle to compete in a range of competitions to pick up points, outscoring other potential competitors in order to make it in South Korea. So why the need for money? Doyle is fundrais-
ing through PledgeSport, in part because there’s little financial support in place for minority sports like this in Ireland. “One thing I’m in desperate need of is a new sled and speed suit as the sled I have now is 12 years old and doesn’t meet standards for official competition. It will allow me to get ice time in training but when it comes to competition, it’s not allowed. “So I have to try rely on the kindness of other sliders to lend me their sled. It’s not ideal because, in my sport, the slider and their sled are one and you need to be able to know how it will act on the track.” Thus far, Doyle has raised €2,200 towards his Olympic dream with his fundraising campaign due to end on November 29. To support Brendan online, google “Pledge Sports Cool Runnings Ireland”, of track him down on Facebook at facebook. com/facedoyle.
FastSport Ormond hopes to nail down Crolla Date: STEPHEN Ormond is hopeful that he could be placed on the undercard of the Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg world title bout on February 27. The Rock, who hails from Clondalkin, could be in line for a bout with Anthony Crolla on the card providing the Manchester man claims victory in his rematch with Darleys Perez on November 21 and takes the WBA World lightweight title. Ormond has seen the reports that this is a possibility and the Celtic Warrior gym member says that it is a fight he would love to take. “I think it would be a great fight and it would generate a lot of attention,” he said this week. “I believe he will win [his World title rematch]. I would love that fight in February it would be a great fight. There were rumours out there and talk about the fight in February. It is all talk and rumour, but I would love that fight. But, listen, I would fight any of the lightweights in the UK. I am here and I am ready; it’s a great division.”
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Peter Egan honoured for ninth time by Garda PETER EGAN of the Salmon Leap canoe club, a Lucan native, has won the Garda Sportstar Award for canoeing and kayaking 2015. Egan competes at an international level, as the current Irish national champion in the K2 200m kayaking, as well as winning an incredible ninth consecutive national marathon K2 title. He also placed second in the 200m K2 British Championships this year, and came second in the K1 national marathon and third in the K1 200m national championships. Peter - along with his sister Jenny Egan competed at the European Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Salmon Leap is arguably the most successful canoe club in Ireland, hosting some highly successful international level athletes at its home in Leixlip, and train on the River Liffey. The win marks Egan’s seventh Garda Sportstar Award. He is stationed at Tallaght Garda Station.
Newlands’ man set for unique Turkish chance NEWLANDS Golf Club captain Dermott Bradshaw is set to tee up with a former European Tour player for a once-in-a-lifetime championship final in Turkey. Bradshaw, a 57-year-old IT manager, will play alongside his club’s PGA Professional Karl O’Donnell in the Golfplan Insurance PGA Pro-Captain Challenge final at Antalya Golf Club. The showpiece event will take place over the PGA Sultan
Course on November 25-26 and has a total prize fund of £25,000. O’Donnell and Bradshaw qualified to play alongside nine other pairings after winning their regional qualifier at Luttrellstown earlier this summer. And the latter will be in safe hands alongside O’Donnell, who played in some of Europe’s leading golf events during the nineties. “I think the key for us is going to be keeping Dermott nice and calm and relaxed,” admitted O’Donnell, who has qualified for the final of this event for the first time in his career.
Arcane Cycling Team’s Darragh Zaidan leading the field on the track
Zaidan takes on Euro elite nathan kelly sport@dublingazette.com
PROMISING Palmerstown cyclist Darragh Z a i d a n cl o c ke d u p some world class experience last weekend by taking part in the Belgian GP. The 22-year-old travelled to Ghent looking to race in the points race, scratch, and individual pursuit events, and despite missing out on qualification, returned home with some useful experience from a world-class field.
“I’d have a mixed reaction to how it went, to be honest,” said Zaidan. “In terms of gaining experience at a top level, which I currently lack and need more of, it was really good and I enjoyed the time there. “But I’m naturally disappointed that I missed out on reaching the finals of my events, particularly the Scratch, which I’m quite strong in. “It was an extremely strong field, with points av a i l a b l e f o r wo r l d championships and that.”
rain affected Garda draw in one tie to survive the weather garda AFC’s 3-3 draw with Mullingar Athletic was the sole LSL Sunday tie for local clubs to be played over the weekend as torrential rain and high winds put paid to much of the action. The Friday night draw at Westmanstown leaves Garda in ninth place in LSL Sunday Major, albeit with a number of games in hand over the sides above them in the table with three wins, one draw and two losses to their name.
The Arcane Cycling Team man was honest in outlining where things went wrong on the bike in Belgium. “In the points race, which was my first event, I was definitely over-geared which ultimately led to picking up no points,” he said. “Then, in the individual pursuit, I just didn’t have the experience in the event to make my mark on what was a slow track. “ I ’d d o ve r y f e w indoor pursuits here but I said I’d give it a go. I’m glad I did it and
enjoyed it and will learn from it. “I’m probably most disappointed with my scratch performance. We had a 10km qualifier on Sunday morning. I went about it wrong, with the wrong gear and just wasn’t able for the changes of speed “I was disappointed not to qualify but again, I’ll learn from it and use the experience I now have.” Looking forward, the Lucan CBS graduate hopes to impress the coaches of the national team when at trials later
on in this month. “The national trials are really what I’m focused upon now,” said Zaidan. “It would be great to be part of that elite setup, and would benefit me at events such as the Belgian GP as I would be regularly training at a top level. “If they went well, I could be in Majorca at training camp later in the year. “If not, I could be back in Belgium racing at a similar event to last weekend’s the week before Christmas,” he added.
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promotion playoff
Lucan pin down home tie with Mearnog’s victory
Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields
lucan Sarsfields’ senior footballers will
play Ballinteer St John’s this weekend in the promotion playoff semi-final at 11am in 12th Lock. Lucan finished second in AFL2, completing the regular season with a 1-13 to 1-7 win over Naomh Mearnog last weekend in Portmarnock to pin down a home playoff berth.Should they beat Ballinteer, they will play the playoff final on November 29.
MANY thanks to all the teams who
The rates are: one week - €50, two
sent in match reports this weekend.
weeks - €90, four weeks - €150 and six
Full details can be found on our web-
weeks - €200. We are also appealing
site, www.lucansarsfields.ie, with
to club members who have their own
over 1,500 players in action in the
businesses to consider taking up the
last week across all four codes from
sponsorship.
age 7 to 40+! Mass for our deceased members will be held at the club on Thursday, November 19 at 8pm. All are welcome.
international rules: brogan to captain ireland
area while helping the club to run its 70 teams or more. We are very grate-
er Aidan.
ful to our loyal sponsors who have
Our AGM will be held on November
been so supportive of this adver-
26 in the function room all members
tising scheme since it began in 2001.
are invited to attend.
Please contact Mary at 087 7469143 Set dancing continues every
tory over Naomh Mearnog. The play-
Wednesday at 8.30pm in Lucan Sars-
off semi final against Ballinteer takes
fields GAA club, all welcome.
The club’s social calender will have
THE IRELAND international rules side set to play Australia in Croke Park this Saturday (November 21) includes a host of Dublin county stars, but they’ll be up against it, playing an Australia side crammed with high-salaried professionals. Five Dublin players have been named in the panel to face the Aussies, with Bernard Brogan (St Oliver Plunkett’s/ER) captaining the side. He’ll be joined by player of the year Jack McCaffrey (Clontarf), Philly McMahon (Ballymun Kick-
ball), as does the use of a rectangular field. The Aussie rules players benefit from tackling rules that are closer to their code, as well as the introduction of mark calls. A goal is worth six points, an “over” (GAA point) three points and a “behind’”(wide by the width of less than a goal, as marked by another set of posts) worth a single point. Like GAA, the game is 15-a-side. The rules were changed in 2014 to allow unlimited changes in team personnel at both quarter and half time breaks, and a substantial 16 per quarter
during play, so all of Ireland’s 23-man panel can expect to get an extended run out. Australia won the 2014 series, having been demolished by a record score in Croke Park in 2013. A strong Aussie squad are widely seen as favourites this time around. The international rules takes place at Croke Park on Saturday, November 21 at 7pm, with tickets available via the GAA website. Early birds can catch the shinty international against Scotland at 4.35pm.
The Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club 25 card drive continues in the clubhouse bar every Friday at 9pm sharp.
a new addition in 2016. On Sunday,
The club shop is open on Thursdays
January 17, we will host Lucan Sars-
from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and Satur-
fields’ Leopardstown Leaps at the
days from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Lucan
racecourse.
District Credit Union GAA acad-
A four-course dinner followed by
emy at Lucan Sarsfields: 9.30am for
a superb day of national hunt racing
camogie and girls football, 10am for
will set the scene for a great day’s
boys’ football and hurling, for boys
fun. For further details, contact Eoin
and girls born in 2009, 20010 and 2011
on 086 2734114.
– 12th Lock.
The annual weekly lotto spon-
hams), Rory O’Carroll (Kilmacud Crokes) and Diarmuid Connolly (St Vincent’s). Connolly was called up to the squad after his side St Vincent’s suffered a surprise defeat to Ballyboden St Enda’s in the Dublin Senior Football Championship Final, ending their involvement in club football for this year. International rules is a hybrid of Australian rules football and Gaelic football, using three different styles of scoring. The use of a round ball benefits GAA players (Aussie rules football use an oval
for further details.
their drive for promotion with vic-
big support needed.
sport@dublingazette.com
It is an ideal way of gaining broad sponsorship in the greater Lucan
Condolences to Don Dardis and
place this Sunday at 11am at the club;
Five Dubs called in for Aussie battle
of weeks you sign up for.
family on the passing of Don’s broth-
The senior footballers continued
Plunkett’s man Bernard Brogan will captain the Ireland side against Australia. Picture: Paul Mohan/Sportsfile
Business details are printed on the weekly Lotto tickets for the number
Contact Johnny at 085-1294102.
sorship is now due for renewal. We
There was no winner of this week’s
are appealing to businesses in and
€7,500 lotto; draw numbers were
around Lucan to sign up to this popu-
3, 5, 7 and 18. This week’s jackpot is
lar advertising scheme.
€8,000.
ST pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers for this week
U-9 c a m o g i e a nd g ir l s fo o t-
were 5, 8, 22 and 25; there was no
ball training is on every Saturday
winner so next week’s jackpot will
morning at 10am; all welcome who
be €6,000.
are born in 2007 and 2008; just drop
Draw takes place in the Palmerstown House every Sunday night at 10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you to all our sellers and to all that support our lotto every week.
down and ask for Conor or Emer. Saturday, November 21 at 8pm in the clubhouse, we will be holding our yearly mass. All are welcome to attend and tea served afterwards.
Our senior hurling/camogie ses-
Thanks to all that helped out with
sions will continue in Glenaulin on
our bag pack in SuperValu at the
Fridays at 6pm, weather permit-
weekend.
ting. It’s open to U-14 up to minor
If there is anyone interested in
to improve their hurling/camogie
joining our team of volunteers in
skills with senior hurlers taking the
the club and helping out with the
sessions.
teams, please email secretary.
Juvenile camogie/hurling skills sessions will also continue in Glenaulin on Friday at 6pm, weather permitting.
stpatrickspalmerstown.dublin@ gaa.ie. Any girls or ladies out there interested in playing girls/ladies
Open to all U-8 up to U-12 play-
football, please contact the secre-
ers, it’s a great chance to improve
tary by email (secretary.stpatrick-
their hurling/camogie skills and all
spalmerstown.dublin@gaa.ie) stat-
are welcome.
ing date of birth.
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november 19-25, 2015
Zaidan on track: Palmerstown native takes on the The Skeleton king: Brendan Doyle on his pursuit continent’s elite cyclists with Belgian challenge P30 of an Olympic dream P29
Whelan bound for Euros once again nathan kelly
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FORMER Cherry Orchard man Glenn Whelan donned the captain’s armband as the Republic of Ireland qualified for Euro 2016 earlier in the week. The former Cherry Orchard man was Martin O’Neill’s skipper for both the first and second leg against Bosnia Herzegovina in the absence of Robbie Keane and John O’Shea. Ireland took a vital away goal to the Aviva Stadium on Monday night after a 1-1 draw in foggy first leg in Bosnia last Friday evening. A Robbie Brady goal in the
82nd minute looked to give Ireland an away win in a scrappy first leg, but Roma star Edin Dzeko hit back for hosts just minutes later to leave the tie at 1-1 going to Dublin. Monday’s game was a much better game to watch, and a much easier game to see. Ireland went ahead in the first half when Jon Walters, returning from suspension, coolly dispatched a penalty past Asmir Begovic. Much like the first leg, the Bosnians enjoyed a lot of possession without really offering much in the way of chances and were made pay by Walters once more in the second half.
A decent delivery from Robbie Brady from a free-kick wasn’t dealt with by the Bosnia defence and the Whelan’s Stoke City teammate swooped in at the back-post to bury his second of the night. “I could not be more proud,” said manager Martin O’Neill afterwards. “I am delighted for myself, naturally, but the game is about players and I am thrilled for them. They have put heart and soul into the games. “We never gave up, even after the Scotland game. It was a tall order but it was always in our hands. They are a fantastic bunch of players who want to play for
their country. They have shown that in the qualifying tournament - they have given everything. I am delighted for them. That moment when the referee blows the whistle and you are in France is very special indeed, the more so as it means so much to a lot of people.” Whelan was replaced by John O’Shea late on in Monday’s second leg and O’Neill joked when asked why he decided to withdraw the Dublin 22 local that he uses up the most time. “Glenn always thinks he’s the one being taken off! “He’s generally the slowest to get off the field,” he said.
Former Cherry Orchard man Glenn Whelan