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ADAMSTOWN is set to receive its long-awaited community centre following years of campaigning – but not everyone is happy.

The sports and community hall was promised seven years ago when the school was first built.

While the proposed development was largely welcomed, some residents are critical that a stage is not included in its plans.

One person wrote: “I don’t understand why there could not be a stage built into a side of the sports hall. We are not looking for a purpose-built theatre.

“It can be primarily a sports hall but why can a stage not be part of it?”

The new planning application for the hall could see the much-needed centre completed by the end of 2017.

Many residents were frustrated at the lack of progress and formed an action group to campaign for its development to start.

The facility was supposed to be built by the developer of Adamstown, as part of a contract with the VEC. Most of the campaigners welcomed the news that a new planning application for the hall has been submitted, which could see the centre completed by the end of 2017.

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TRANSPORT | COST-CUTTING MEASURE

DART Underground project scaled back  IAN BEGLEY IRISH Rail are scaling down the DART Underground expansion project in order to fast-track its development.

The transport operator is trying to cut costs to convince the Government to allow them to begin work in just over three years’ time.

One of the options being considered to reduce the €4.5bn bill is shortening the overall tunnel length by removing the section between Inchicore and Heuston.

Instead, additional running lines would be built above ground. This could involve the removal of a station at Inchicore.

Another option being explored is to build the

tunnel, but to terminate it at Pearse Station, where it would connect with the existing DART system.

This would reduce capacity.

The third possibility is to build the connecting lines, but to make passengers change trains at Heuston to connect with the Kildare line and Hazelhatch.

An Irish Rail spokesman said: “A full assessment is to take place, and we are assessing all options. We are looking at those redesign options, will look at the cost-benefits of each, and will be providing that to the National Transport Authority.

“We could then proceed to a railway order [planning permission], with construction works to start

in 2020.”

The original expansion of the DART included an 8.6km tunnel from Inchicore to East Wall and additional stations at Inchicore, Heuston, Christchurch, St Stephen’s Green, Pearse Street and Spencer Dock.

Trains would then continue to Clontarf Road Station, and then to Howth/ Malahide and Drogheda.

When completed, the project was expected to consist of two DART lines in Dublin – one running from Maynooth to Greystones, and the other from Drogheda/Howth to Hazelhatch in Kildare.

However, the plans for the 65km and 76km lines were shelved in 2015 amid concerns over passenger numbers.

Over one million bulbs put to the festive test

OVER a million lightbulbs are being tested across the city ahead of the Christmas lights being switched on. With 30 streets to decorate across 4.5km of the city centre, it takes a DublinTown team of 20 people, working throughout the nights, over 200 hours to completely install the lights over the city for the festive season. There are 47,350 individual light bulbs on Grafton St alone and they will be illuminated for over 1,000 hours from November 13 to January 7. Henry St and Mary St will be getting brand new lights this year also. It is estimated that 25 million people will walk under the Christmas Lights in Dublin City Centre.

DublinTown’s Richard Guiney said: “Putting up the Christmas lights in the city centre is the most carefully planned and coordinated operation we do each year.”

Service delays blasted

Filan fantastic at Rock The Lock LUCAN was rocking over the October Bank Holiday weekend as the Rock The Lock music festival descended on Lucan Sarsfields GAA grounds. Over the three days a fantastic lineup including Bagatelle, The Spirit of Smokie and Laurie Hartz entertained crowds. Shane Filan, of Westlife fame, was the headline act for the final night and he brought the festival to a memorable close with some top tunes.

€12m cash injection to help local special school up its capacity STEWARTS Hospital, Palmerstown, will get a €12m cash injection for a new school building, replacing the current school.

T he school, which caters for people with intellectual disabilities, will see an increase in the school’s capacity from 125 to 170 pupils.

The capital funding for the build was announced last week by the Department of Education and Skills.

The works will see a new 7,000 sqm special school providing 28 classrooms to replace the existing school.

The school is being contacted directly by the Department’s school building unit with details on the project and the funding amount awarded.

Minister Frances

Fitzgerald said she was delighted that the Department of Education and Skills has been able to allocate funding to allow the special school to continue with their building project.

“I wish them every success with the build. This Government is determined to ensure that our recovering economy can benefit everyone in society. Our children should be number one on this priority list and it is really important that they can learn in a safe and modern environment.

“I am delighted that our local school is to receive this vital funding,” she said.

The catchment area for Stewarts School is Clondalkin, Lucan, Tallaght, Ballyfermot and Palmerstown.

THE delay in assessing children with special needs in west Dublin has been slammed by PBP Deputy Gino Kenny. He hit out at Government inaction in relation to the Disability Act 2005 and said the delays were causing real hardship for families.

Deputy Kenny was told via a Dail question that the HSE has officially recognised that improvement is needed in early intervention and school aged services for children with disabilities.

But due to staff shortages in key roles there is a backlog of assessments in Dublin Mid-West.

Deputy Kenny said: “This government is failing children and their families in their time of need. It will only be a matter of time before parents sue the State for neglect.”

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PEOPLE | HIP-HOP KIDS WOWED THOUSANDS (AND YOU-KNOW-WHO) AT THE

They danced for Justin?

You better BELIEBE it!  SYLVIA POWNALL FOUR Dublin kids who got to dance with Justin Bieber on stage at the 3Arena on Tuesday still can’t BELIEBE their luck.

Molly Fitzpatrick (9), Kyle Hall (10), Holly Lloyd Pete (11), and 12-year-old Jacob Keogh are still on cloud nine after they were chosen as part of a global search for skilled dancers.

The hip hop-mad quartet – all from Ho u s e o f Sw a g Dance Studio – won their place on stage at the Irish gig after they filmed themselves performing Bieber’s Children dance routine.

The tour’s creative director and

choreographer said he was looking for “high-energ y and clean dancing”, and the Swag champs fit the bill.

Choreographer and dance teacher Nelly Kelly (22) told The Gazette: “They just couldn’t contain Streets ahead with their hip-hop moves ... Molly Fitzpatrick, Kyle their excitement.

Hall, Holly Lloyd Pete and Jacob Keogh We just saw it online and It’s been a busy week for the day rehearsing at the thought it would be a dancers, who celebrated House 3Arena before their good idea to put it on of Swag’s move to its new studios going on stage as part of YouTube.

“We just did it for in Metro Business Park, Swords Bieber’s Purpose tour. on Monday, just two weeks after Nelly said: “I’m over exposure, but we didn’t think we were going to representing Ireland at the World the moon for them. actually get it. They are still Hip Hop Dance Championships. They deserve it – The four, accompanied by they come here every in a state of shock! It’s been their parents, spent all day Tues- day to train.” a week of excitement.”

3ARENA A huge crowd of Justin Bieber fans – Beliebers – saw the four talented Dublin children do their dance steps

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ADAMSTOWN | PUBLIC MEETING PLANNED TO SHOW OFF PLANS FOR FACILITY

Lack of a stage criticised  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 This follows seven years of hard work by residents and local representatives to finalise details for the design with the developers, Castlethron Developments.

T h e A d a m s t ow n I n p u t Group welcomed the application.

A spokesperson said: “Adamstown Input Group members sat with the developers/architects yesterday to negotiate the plans and I have to say the plan looks great, nearly 600sqm sports hall with indoor cricket nets, fitness suite, dedicated community rooms with access to storage, outdoor canopy area – it has it all.

“We are looking into holding a public meeting next week to show the plans. Watch out for the announcement.”

Cllr William Lavelle told The Gazette: “In 2014 I was a member of the council’s Corporate Policy Group which agreed a €750,000

contribution towards this facility.

I have raised this project at every Lucan Area Committee for the past two years.

“But the real heroes are the residents of Adamstown who worked closely with the developers to drive on this project and to agree a final design.

“I hope planning permission will be granted speedily so construction can start so that this facility can be open before the end of 2017,” he said.

While the proposed development was largely welcomed, some residents are critical that a stage is not included in its plans.

One person wrote: “I don’t understand why there could not be a stage built into a side of the sports hall. We are not looking for a purpose built theatre. It can be primarily a sports hall but why can a stage not be part of it?

“Look at Celbridge GAA club, Brockagh Resource Centre, Lucan Community College and any number of other

venues that have a hall that is primarily used for sports.

There are a huge number of dance companies, theatre groups, schools and numerous other groups that would benefit hugely from a community facility with a stage.”

Liona O’Toole from the Independent Alliance said: “This is great news and I’m delighted to have assisted the groups and myself, Paul Gogarty and Guss O’Connell helped set up Adamstown Input group and continued to work with them over last year.

“They have ensured that the voice of the community was listened to and they did great job on this, the school and others also played an important role in these proceedings and a good working relationship was formed with everyone including the developer, to be at a stage where plans are going to be submitted is such an achievement for Adamstown and the wider community.”

Oh, it’s gonna be BIG

SINGER, songwriter Diana Vickers and Jay McGuiness from The Wanted pictured in Dublin ahead of the European premiere of BIG The Musical which opens on December 7 at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre. This production tells the story of Josh Baskin, a twelve-year-old boy who hates being little, until one night at the carnival the mysterious Zoltar machine grants his wish to be big. Trapped in an adult’s body, he tries to find his way around a grown-up world. But while everyone around him tries to act their age, Josh just can’t help being himself. Maybe he can teach the real adults a thing or two. Picture: Brian McEvoy

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Club’s funding for frame football facility ESKER football club is to receive a grant of €45,000 towards a frame football facility – the only one of its kind in Dublin.

Esker Celtic FC is part of the FAI Football for All programme and is one of the few clubs in Ireland that has a frame football team for kids. Despite its vast popularity there is currently no frame football facility (a small astro surface) in Dublin.

However, due to lobbying and support from local councillors, Vicki Casserly and William Lavelle, the council has agreed to assist in the development of one of these facilities in conjunction with Esker Celtic FC. There are more steps required to secure the funding and planning permission for the pitch, but campaigners say they are happy with council commitment.

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Out and About

Ben Mitchell

T Catherine Goodma, Carol Shatter and Carmel Burke Daly. Pictures:ALISON O’HANLON

The hole nine yards for charity

John Crabbe, Liam McCarthy and Mel Masterson

George Brown, Leo Harvey, Martin Kelly and and Stephen Heavey

Pascal Bugler and Noel Dunne

Ray Ryan and Paul Farrell

HERE were plenty of pars, bogeys and birdies at The James Gill Memorial Trust which was held at Grange Golf Club. When all the work on the greens was done, the action moved indoors for a meal, raffle and live music. The James Gill Memorial Trust was set up to help people with cancer. The fund is in memory of young Dubliner James who died in May 2013 from a rare liver cancer.

Tommy Mooney and Alan Leavey

Mick O’Boyle, Gerry Lawlor, Fintan Lambert and Fergal O’Brien

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COURTS | GUILTY PLEA TO THEFTS

Man stole three cars to pay off drug debt A MAN who stole three cars from a valet service he had previously worked for in order to pay off a drug debt will be sentenced next April.

Gerard Walsh (38) told gardai that his drug dealer knew he worked in the valeting company in Liffey Valley.

This man broke into the premises along with Walsh, who directed him to the office where the car keys were kept.

Walsh, of Woodford D ow n s , C l o n d a l k i n , pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary on March 20, 2015.

He has a number of previous convictions for public order and theft offences, which were dealt with by the courts 15 years ago.

He stole six sets of car keys and three vehicles, including a Volkswagen Touran, a Volkswagen Passat and an Audi A6 Avant.

The court heard while two of the cars were recovered, one was not found until a year later, resulting in an estimated loss of €3,500 to the owner.

Judge Melanie Greally accepted that Walsh was going through difficult personal circumstances at the time of his arrest. She allowed for an adjournment to April 28 next so that Walsh could raise compensation.

Garda Padhraic Broughall told Diarmuid Collins BL, prosecuting, that three set of locks had to be broken in order to gain access to the office. A

till was damaged and €80 in cash was also stolen.

In a separate incident, a set of registration plates had been stolen in Clondalkin the previous month.

Gda Broughall said the morning after the burglary, gardai were alerted to a man changing the registration plate on a vehicle in the Clondalkin area.

They arrived on the scene to find Walsh sitting in the car attempting to reconnect a back light.

A set of registration plates were found in the boot of the car, along with a set of car keys. One of the stolen vehicles was later discovered in a nearby apartment complex, and a set of keys that was found on Walsh opened that car.

Achievement’s a great Leix..lip for cankind STUDENTS from Confey College in Leixlip have come third in CanSat, the prestigious European Space Agency Competition.

The competition, which took place in Portugal, involved students designing, building and launching a mini satelllite in the shape of a soft drink can.

Competing against 14 international teams, the eight Confey students respresented Ireland in Lisbon, after they won the National CanSat Competition earlier in the year.

The students, Denis Buhai, Kieran Kilbane, Conor Walsh, Liam Murphy, Alex Bourke, Naoise Barry,

Gergely Gellert and Julia Waszkievicz, had been working with their teachers Ms Mary Selkirk and Mr Philip Dev-ereux and mentored by Mr Damien Bourke of the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Confey College Principal Mike O’Byrne said of the achievement: “‘Confey College prides itself on its excellent students who excel in Maths, Applied Maths and Engineering at Senior Cycle. The Maths, Science and Engineering Departments in Confey College work closely to ensure the students reach their potential.

We have a long tradition of excellent results in this area and the Cansat winners are testimony to this.’”

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| UP TO 17,000 TAKE PART IN THE LONG RUN AROUND DUBLIN

Men’s winner Sergiu Ciobanu and Women’s winner Laura Graham after winning The august setting of the historic Phoenix Park provided a welcome break from the city grind

the Irish National Championship during the marathon

Malahide man Frank Moore has a celebratory drink after his run

Karen Broom sets a comfy pace

Siobhan and Brendan Loughlin

Bravo for marathon efforts on Sunday A

Elation for James Casserly and his coach, Mark Lacey, as they reach the finish line

At key hills and corners, crowds cheered the runners on

LTHOUGH runners in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon faced more than a few miracle miles and heartbreak hills as they made their way around Dublin, the large amount taking part were delighted to do so, with Lucan lad James Casserly (left) summing up the marathon’s inclusive spirit. The 10-year-old didn’t let his cerebal palsy get in the way of setting an historic achievement – being the first child to take part and complete the marathon. With a little help from his personal coach, Mark Lacey, the dynamic duo raised an incredible €40,000 for Barrestown – one of a large number of charities gaining from the running, walking and plodding power of participants. The pair of pals were just two of an estimated 17,000 people taking part, with the shift to Sunday, rather than the traditional bank holiday Monday, seeing a significant surge in the number or runners.

Were you there? The first of a number of waves of runners rolls away from the starting point. Pictures: Sportsfile

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DUBLINBUSINESS MOTORING | FAMILY FUN DAY TO LAUNCH BUSINESS AT TURVEY

Car dealership drives 15 jobs with Linders Renault  IAN BEGLEY

At the presentation of the Maternity and Infant awards were Brian Ormond; Daryl Divilly, chief executive, Inhealth.ie and Inhealth.ie brand ambassador Emma Murphy

Baby thermometer was fighting fit to claim a win at Boots awards BLOGGER Emma Murphy was congratulated on Inhealth.ie’s success at Boots’ ninth annual maternity and infant awards.

The brand ambassador collected the award at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, from Brian Ormond on behalf of Inhealth.ie, which won Best Thermometer of The Year.

Speaking of how thrilled the company was with the win, Emma said:

“I am extremely proud to be part of this company.

As a mother of two, I use my inferred dual mode thermometer so much and it has been a great help in my household, as it has to many other mothers in Ireland.”

The awards are voted for by parents, with a focus on the best products, services and creches in the industry, as well as highlighting the unsong heroes in the maternity and infant sector.

Noteworthy €30,000 win for music business  EMMA NOLAN

DUBLIN-based team Shane McKenna and Killian Redmond, have won the prestigious Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) award for DabbledooMusic.

DabbledooMusic focuses on innovative technology for music education that makes music more accessible, engaging and fun for teachers and students, with workshops and online resources to allow teachers to engage fully with the music curriculum, regardless of their musical experience. The award consists of €30,000 in funding and support.

Speaking about the award, McKenna said: “Winning the SEI award gives us the support structure to reach our aim of providing a better standard of music education for children nationwide. It means being supported by a network of enthusiastic and experienced people who believe in our project.”

IN CELEBRATION of the grand opening of their newest dealership in Turvey, Donabate Business Centre, Linders Renault are extending an open invitation to all in the area to come on down and visit the brand-new dealership on Saturday, November 5.

From 12pm to 3pm, the grand opening is set to be a fun-filled day with the incredibly popular Renault brand ambassadors, The Happy Pear, joining Linders to help ser ve up some dishy treats.

Adding to the party mood to help keep everything motoring smoothly along, the 98FM Thunderbus will be broadcasting from the dealership on the day.

There will be plenty to keep the kids happy, with treats and face-painting and a great party atmosphere, while the grownups will appreciate checking out the vehicles and deals.

Linders Renault &

David and Stephen Flynn (aka The Happy Pear), with Paddy Magee, country operations manager, Renault Ireland

Dacia is a family-run business established in Smithfield in 1938. The business has grown to be one of the longest established car dealerships in Dublin, with locations now in Chapelizod, Finglas and Swords Turvey.

Over their almost 80 years in business, Linders have prided themselves

on their customer service and with building customer relationships that have literally lasted a lifetime.

T he firm say they believe in understanding the individual needs of each customer to ensure they select the car that is right for them.

Patrick Magee, coun-

try operations manager, Renault Ireland said: “North Dublin is a very important catchment area for Renault and we are delighted that Linders has expanded with its third new branch in Swords Turvey, as well as Ireland’s first Renault Car-Store, in the Pavilions Shopping Centre,

Community Credit Union apoints Maureen Brogan as its new CEO MAUREEN Brogan has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at Community Credit Union, following the departure of Aidan O’Brien after a 17-year tenure.

Community Credit Union was formed in 2010 through the pioneering merger of Premier Credit Union and Clonsilla Credit Union. Following another merger in 2015 with West Cabra Credit Union,

Community Credit Union now has four offices, 42 staff and a membership exceeding 35,000, with assets of circa €98 million, offering a wide range of services through its offices and online at communitycu.ie.

Commenting on her appointment, Brogan said: “I am delighted to take the helm at an organisation that I have enjoyed working in for over 14 years.

“Credit unions have long held an important role in Irish society and amid all the challenges we have faced over the last few years, the future also presents some exciting opportunities.

“With the support of management, staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, I look forward to steering our credit union and meeting member needs into the future.”

Swords.

“With almost 80 years in business, the Linders name, of which Renault is very proud to be associated with, has been linked to the very best in customer service and quality in the motor industry and, very importantly, 15 jobs will be created as a result of this new dealership.”

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CHARITY: SEE THE CITY IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT AS YOU RUN ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE

Take to the city streets for a run in the dark and support spinal cord injuries

 IAN BEGLEY

AS DARKNESS falls on November 16, tens of thousands of people from around the world will put on their running shoes and hit the road to Run in the Dark in aid of the Mark Pollock Trust.

Part of a global event to fast-track a cure for paralysis, the 5k walk or 10k run will be taking place from Custom House Quay in Dublin city centre at 8pm.

Participants will feel a real sense of comradery with their fellow runners as they wrap up against the cold and feel the wind across their face as they run the streets of the capital.

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‘There’s something particularly meditative about running in the dark, and running in the dark with thousands of people is truly a unique feeling’

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about running in the dark, and running in the dark with thousands of people is truly a unique feeling.

Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Mark Pollock suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury in 2010 that left him paralysed.

As Mark strives to walk again, his most complex journey is ahead of him – to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, both for him and the millions of paralysed people around

the world.

The Run in the Dark event plays a vital role in funding the Trust’s mission to find and connect people around the world to fast-track a cure for paralysis.

Up to this point, it has proven impossible to discover a cure for paralysis, yet history is filled with accounts of the impossible made possible through human endeavour.

This is why the Trust is

This pair of plucky participants made some light work of another Run in the Dark past Custom House Quay

exploring the frontiers of spinal cord injury recovery, working with the world’s greatest scientists for the cause.

If you’ve already started to help by signing

up to Run In The Dark, you can take it one step further by creating a JustGiving page for your run and asking your friends and family to support you on the run.

The organisers strongly advise against the use of iPods, earphones or any similar device while participating in the Run in the Dark, as it may restrict hearing impor-

tant instructions and communication with other participants.

Tickets are priced at €29, and can be purchased at www.runinthedark.org/dublin.

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Whiskey lovers will pore over this special festival for them WHISKEY Live Dublin – Ireland’s premier whiskey tasting event – is set to take place on Saturday, November 5 at Dublin Castle.

The afternoon session will take place from 1.30 to 5pm, with an evening session from 6 to 9.30pm.

There will also be additional master classes, for

which it will be possible to purchase tickets for at a later date.

The event will showcase both the long established and new arrivals to the Irish whiskey scene.

In addition, there will be wonderful food pairings and cocktails provided by some of Dublin’s best bars and restaurants.

The event will also feature the ever growing range of other Irish craft spirits and some whiskey barrel-aged craft beers.

This event is intended to be enjoyed by anyone who likes whiskey – from the occasional drinker, to those heavily involved in the Irish whiskey trade.

Tickets for this event

are priced at €42, and can be purchased from www. whiskeylivedublin.com.

OH HONEY, HAVE WE GOT A SHOW FOR YOU FOR the sweetest show in town, make sure you buzz down to the Dublin Honey Show and Craft Fair, the Dublin beekeepers’ annual event on Saturday, November 5, from 10.30am – 4pm.

Held in the beautiful surrounds of Christ Church Rathgar, there will be plenty to see and do for people of all ages, including a craft fair, lectures and demonstrations, and even a hair-raising beekeeping competition.

Current beekeepers can vie for a prize, while future honey farmers of Ireland can learn everything they need to know about beekeeping.

Don’t forget to take along your sweet tooth for a spot of tea and cake, with all proceeds going to local charities. Tickets are priced at just €2.

DOGGEDLY CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET

JAMIE Heaslip is calling on all dog owners to clean up after their dogs and always use a dirt bag.

Dog fouling is one of the biggest issues raised

by Dubliners. Dublin City Council have set up a new campaign – AntiDog Fouling Awareness – which aims to raise awareness about dog fouling.

Speaking about the campaign, Lord Mayor Brendan Carr said: “The aim of this campaign is simple: always carry a bag to clean up after your dog.

“Dog waste is not only a nuisance, but it can carry diseases which are harmful to humans. I would encourage all dog owners in the city to act responsibly and have respect for their dog, their neighbours and their community.”

Jamie said he always makes sure to clean up after his dog, Jay Z, and is encouraging others to do so too. He said: “We need to take responsibility for

our dogs and look after our neighbourhoods and communities.”

YOU’LL REALLY LOVE THIS BAZAAR MARKET ONE of Dublin’s biggest Christmas markets will be taking place in Smithfield this December.

The Christmas Bazaar Market will be one of Dublin’s biggest indoor Christmas markets, with more than 100 stall holders, a food market, live music and DJs and a popup Christmas cafe.

The bazaar promises visitors the chance to find Christmas presents, stocking fillers and hand-made produce from some of the best local craft makers and producers in the area.

There will be top-notch vintage sellers and collectors, and shoppers can rummage through stalls full of old games, comics, vinyl records and lots more treasures.

It’s all taking place from December 9 to 11 at Smithfield Square.

METROPOLIS SOUNDS TO GET YOU GROOVING CITY festival Metropolis is back for the second year in a row this weekend.

Taking place in the RDS, star ting today, November 3, the festival will run all weekend with some incredible acts lined up for the festival.

Acts such as Grace Jones, Groove Armada, Crystal Castles and The Sugarhill Gang are set to wow attendees.

Doors are at 7pm on Thursday and 3pm on Friday and Saturday. The festival finishes up at 11pm on Thursday, and 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets for the mostly indoor festival are available from www.ticketmaster.ie. The two-day early bird tickets are now sold out, but day tickets, twoday tickets and three-day tickets are still on offer.

Tickets for Friday and Saturday are €79.50 each, the two-day ones are €145, and the three-day ones are €164.50.

Whiskey galore! Dublin Castle will soon play host to a festival dedicated to the tipple of choice for many connoisseurs

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“Ho, Hey!” It’s The Lumineers

Deady’s southern soul set to impress  MIRIAM DOONA

HAILING from West Cork, Brian Deady has recently signed to Decca Records and is accumulating high praise from many corners of the music industry.

His album, Non-Fiction (above), is due out on November 25. Growing up with a love of music, being surrounded by it and the desire to create it is the foundation of his career and creativity, he says.

“Not that I like to choose between one or the other, but I love the Motown sound and the Philly sound as well; the Philly sound is a big thing for me.The harmony is a massive draw for me. I have always been interested in that and exploring that sound.”

Brian is currently on tour, with recent gigs bringing him to Whelan’s, and down to Cork Opera House for The Cork Jazz Festival.

On the new album, he said: “It is a bit of a revealing album. To get the material, I had to work through my own personal stuff and then the music and the songs became boats, guiding me through it.

“The tone – in a word, I would say ‘bare’.

I wanted it to be a lyrical album, and that was the plan from the start – to be sparse, without it being too sparse.”

The Lumineers: Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites and Neyla Pekarek

 IAN BEGLEY

THE Lumineers are one of the unlikeliest success stories of the past few years. As an independent Americana trio out of Denver, they were launched suddenly into the limelight with their trademark anthem, Ho Hey, in 2012.

Since then, the band has been storming stages around the world, performing in front of their legions of fans including at the 3 Arena in Dublin last week.

Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitar) told The Gazette he has a very soft spot for Ireland, saying it’s one of the most picturesque countries he has ever been to.

“It’s really great being back in Ireland. I was here

for a wedding a few months back and got to eat again at my favourite restaurant – The Winding Stair. I even went there by myself on my own to try the food!

“I’ve been here a fair amount over the years while touring and travelling. I was at a wedding in Dingle not too long ago, and I stayed in the same place where they shot The Lobster.

“We also rented a car and drove around the countryside. Everything here is just so photogenic, and it really takes your breath away.”

Their latest album, Cleopatra, is full of strange and touching tales, and tells of everyday hopes and busted dreams.

The title track, Cleopatra, sprang from an

encounter with a taxi driverWes met in the Republic of Georgia, who related a tale of personal tragedy without a trace of self-pity.

“People create stories about themselves through social media which are completely disconnected from what we personally know about their lives.

“I felt cleansed to be around someone who was just telling me how it actually was for them.”

Wesley said he never anticipated that their most well-known track, Ho Hey, would become such a massive global hit, reaching nearly 160 million hits on YouTube alone.

“I originally thought it would work quite well live, but not so much in a record. We must have recorded it about a hundred different ways before

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‘He never anticipated that their most well-known track, Ho Hey, would become such a massive global hit, reaching nearly 160 million hits on YouTube alone’

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we came to an agreement, and were even considering leaving all the Hos and Heys out.

“In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t do this, because the success of the song created an ice-breaker for the rest of our first album.

“During our performances, we don’t leave our audiences hanging around until the very end before playing Ho Hey. It’s usually like our fourth song [in], but there are plenty more songs on this album that I really feel like our audi-

ence can connect with.”

Touring up to 300 days of the year, Wesley said that he doesn’t get the chance to get home a whole lot, but loves travelling the world with his band and sharing his music makes up for it.

“Our first album brought us to six continents, and by the end of the tour we started writing our second record, then after that we just started touring all over again.

“Eventually, we’ll get more time to unwind, but

for the moment we just want to get the most out of this very special time in our lives.”

Contrary to what many people believe, Wesley feels that there are a lot more opportunities for up-and-coming musicians of all genres.

“I think the music industry these days allows for a lot more acts to have freedom. You can actually be who you are and keep your style rather than having someone pre-approve your music.

“I love the feeling of playing in a more intimate setting, and during our bigger performances we try and capture that raw connection with our audiences. Down the line, I would love to have much smaller, surprise acts before we do our bigger shows.”

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 IAN BEGLEY

AS THE cold and dark days of winter began to creep in, I decided to offset the mandatory Christmas blues and have one last summer hurrah in Malta for a cheeky three-day escape.

Travelling with a team of other journalists, I packed my bags on a drizzly Monday morning and hopped on a plane bound for the Mediterranean Island.

For those who don’t know, Malta lies 93km south of Sicily, and has an archipelago of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino.

With a total population of more than 400,000 inhabitants, I was delighted to learn that most of the locals speak English, use the Euro and drive on the left hand side of the road.

Their plug sockets are also the same as ours, which was definitely an added bonus!

I slept like a baby during the three-and-a-half-hour flight (a first for me), and when we landed my party took a coach to the elegant Hilton hotel, which is nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and Portomaso Marina.

The hotel offered picturesque sights of the bustling town of St Julian’s, along with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. My deluxe room was tastefully decorated in contemporary Mediter-

ranean style, and included my own balcony, a 40-inch TV and high-speed wifi.

Up bright and early the next day, we took a trip to Malta’s capital city, Valletta, which was nothing short of an open-air museum.

With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular co-cathedral of St John, we were overwhelmed with the sights before us.

We then took a trip to Vittoriosa (one of the Three Cities of the Cottonera District) on a typical Maltese gondola-shaped boat, which were once used extensively at Grand Harbour to ferry sailors and seamen.

Here, we were given some really cool looking electric-powered cars, which were very easy to drive and complete with a pre-programed GPS showing where to go and what to look at when we got there.

We all took turns driving around the town, which went very smoothly until one member of my party, who I will kindly keep anonymous, crashed the car into a curb, which ultimately left our vehicle redundant.

Thankfully, another car came to our rescue and the accident left none of us were injured or killed.

Building up a hearty

Travel journalist Ian Begley at the Azure Window – an impressive natural arch standing some 20m high

Magnific

Malta’s rich baroque architectural heritage graces not only the Capital city, Valletta, but also the other cities of the harbour area

appetite we then found ourselves at Wigi’s Kitchen, which is located in the heart of Balluta Bay. The locally sourced food was delicious – especially the duo of braised pork cheeks and honeyglazed pork fillet, which was so tender that it literally fell apart on my fork.

After dinner, we proceeded to nearby Paceville, which is essentially Malta’s take on Ibiza. The strip was literally dotted with discos, lounge bars, and clubs which we visited for a few (cough) sensible drinks.

If you’re looking for a wild holiday away, then this place is certainly worth your while, as most

of the clubs have free admission.

The next day of my Maltese adventure, my party proceeded to Mdina, which was Malta’s first capital city during the time of the Knights of Malta.

The town itself was a joy to stroll around and many of the alleys really gave the sense that nothing had changed here for hundreds of years.

We then took a ferry to Malta’s sister island of Gozo, which according to legend was the home of the beautiful nymph Calypso, as depicted in Homer’s Odyssey.

After the 20-minute ferry ride, we found our-

selves at Ta’ Philip Restaurant, which welcomed us with a grand display of typical Maltese foods, wines and extra virgin olive oil.

Immersed in the marvels of the past and present, we then proceeded to the Ggantija Temples, which are the oldest freestanding structures in the world, and potentially Gozo’s single most marketable landmark, dating back to 3,500BC. Next up was Cittadella, also known as The Citadel – a small fortified city located in the heart of Victoria on the island of Gozo. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and in the

medieval era it was known as the Gran Castello.

As the afternoon drew to a close, we checked in to the 5-star Kempinski Hotel, a luxurious hideaway resort perfectly based in the blissful countryside of San Lawrenz village.

My room offered the peak of comfort, and the bed was easily one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in.

The next morning, on our final day, we proceeded onwards to Dwejra, where we gazed upon the Azure Window – an impressive natural arch standing some 20m high.

Being a Game of Thrones fan I was also very pleasantly surprised

to recognise this site from the Dothraki Wedding in the show’s first season.

The Maltese islands are like nowhere else I’ve ever been to. Here, you’ll find great prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs, beautiful blue lagoons, and incredible nightlife and wonderful Mediterranean cuisine.

All information on the Maltese Islands and things to do is available at www. visitmalta.com.

Ryanair flies five times per week direct from Dublin to Malta International Airport in the summer and three times a week in the winter.

See www.ryanair.com for best available offers.

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ent Malta

Boat tours of the Grand Harbour are well worth your time

The Ggantija Temples are the oldest freestanding structures in the world dating back to 3,500BC

The Skelligs – part of the Skellig Ring, now listed in Lonely Planet’s top ten places to visit, globally

World’s must-see list adds Kerry to top ten  IAN BEGLEY

SKELLIG Ring in Kerry has been named one of the world’s top places to visit next year by Lonely Planet.

The accolade is mentioned in Lonely Planet’s Best Travel 2017 – the bestselling collection of travel trends, destinations and experiences for next year.

The Skellig Ring connects Valentia Island with Waterville via the Gaeltacht area around Ballinskelligs, and includes the Skelligs themselves.

Lonely Planet describes the destination as “perhaps Ireland’s most charismatically wild and emerald stretch of coastline” with a “remote, wavepounded hunk of rock rising out of the Atlantic like a giant triangle”.

The UNESCO World Heritage site was the centre of public interest earlier this year when it was featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it will play an even bigger role in Episode VIII, due out next year.

The Irish islands made it on to the top-10

list which includes such prestigious places as Choquequirao (Peru), The Azores (Portugal), Aysen (Chile) and Perak (Malaysia), to name but a few.

Welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said the accolade provided a great marketing hook and “will surely help to inspire travellers everywhere to put the Wild Atlantic Way on their holiday wish-list for 2017”.

Tourism Ireland will be promoting the Skellig Ring region with a new video and a speciallycreated page on Ireland. com among other activities, he added.

Minister for Tourism Shane Ross said: “I am delighted that The Skellig Ring is being internationally recognised as a place of rugged and ethereal beauty.”

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel picks are compiled by writers, editors and its substantial online community of bloggers and tweeters, with a spokesperson saying: “The Skellig Ring should be on every traveller’s must-see list.”

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Subtle style at Topshop

 EMMA NOLAN

Style Editor

TOPSHOP’S November offering

features many cosy Autumn staples along with some more dressy pieces to ease us into the party season.

Available in store and online

now, favourites from the current stock include a pink sequined long sleeve mini dress, a velvet cold shoulder jumper, and a cosy khaki puffa jacket.

This collection combines practical with pretty effortlessly – the dark winter florals add

some life to the proceedings, as the pale pink hues bring this season’s paramount colour into the mix.

The warm jumpers, shirts and jeans provide an accessible allure to the collection, as much of the new stock’s appeal is in its practicality.

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Amy’s celestial silverware in team-up with Newbridge AMY Huberman has collaborated with Newbridge Silverware on a new collection.

Luna is Amy’s first foray into jewellery design. The 36-piece collection of delicate gold-plated jewellery features an array of specially selected symbols worn on pendants and necklaces, dainty bracelets and intricate earrings.

Luna features motifs of the sun, moon and stars, as well as other symbols inspired by the galaxy.

Prices start from €20 and go up to €45, and each item carries a unique message of encouragement and empowerment so that the wearer can choose their inspiration each day.

Speaking on the collection, Amy said that she has always admired the craftsmanship and heritage of Newbridge Silverware. She added: “I have loved every step of seeing Luna take shape and come to life.”

A design exhibition to look out for in the city centre  EMMA NOLAN

THE IDI Irish Design Awards Exhibition has opened at the Fumbally Exchange on Dame Lane.

Running until Friday, the exhibition showcases the best of Irish design this year, encompassing architecture, fashion, interiors, product design, animation, furniture, craft and more.

Entries are judged to an international standard by a panel of industry leaders, which this year includes Una Burke, award-winning leather accessories designer, and Harry Parr, co-founder of culinary design studio, Bompas & Parr.

Winners and commended entries will be announced on Wednesday, November 17 at the IDI Irish Design Awards ceremony in The Marker Hotel.

For tickets, see www.idi-design.ie.

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Dr Louise Banks, an expert linguist (Amy Adams) is brought in establish communication with the aliens after enormous, shell-shaped spacecraft arriving in locations around the globe

A welcome sci-fi Arrival DIRECTOR Denis Villeneuve is highly capable of treating bombastic subjects with sensibility, as he demonstrated with 2015’s cool and collected narco-thriller, Sicario. With Arrival, he renders that  MARTIN MACNAMARA most bombastic of genres – the extra terrestrial science fiction – both quietly willing to wait for answers poignant and intensely from the mysterious visitors and, soon enough, entertaining.

Arrival continues a mankind edges toward recent trend of reserved, global warfare. Louise sober sci-fi films, like must decode the alien Christopher Nolan’s language before it’s too Interstellar and Jeff Nich- late. ols’ Midnight Special.

It doesn’t take long for For all its distant leaps Arrival to make its point. in logic, however, Arrival After a tragic opening improves on many of montage, wherein Louthose films’ shortcomings, ise recounts the life and offering up a compelling death of her daughter, rumination on memory, we’re immediately introexperience and commu- duced to the extra terresnication. trial event.

Amy Adams plays Dr. While Louise labours Louise Banks, an expert to piece together the puzlinguist. During one of her zle of the Alien language, lectures, news breaks of worldwide communicaenormous, shell-shaped tion falls apart and chaos spacecraft arriving in ensues. The message is locations around the globe.

Along with scientist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), Louise is brought in to help Colonel Weber’s (Forest Whitaker) military Scientist unit establish com- Ian Donnelly munication with the (Jeremy Renner) aliens.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, other international powers are not as

fairly blatant here – the importance of dialogue and intelligent exchange is sacralised at the centre of Villeneuve’s film.

Just as the narrative is swiftly established, it isn’t long before we get a significant glimpse of the aliens. While this removes the anticipation that underlines many classics such as Close Encounters, the cryptic nature of their arrival and the accompanying linguistic puzzle are enough to layer Arrival with dramatic, stimulating mystery.

As more is revealed about the visitors, Arrival is hit with occasional moments of absurdity and some massive leaps in logic – the speed at which Louise manages to partially decode their language is somewhat laughable.

However, if you allow yourself to embrace those leaps as you’d embrace the fantastical narrative developments of any other extra terrestrial scifi, Arrival is about as wondrously plausible as any movie about visitors from outer space can be.

This is all complemented by Villeneuve and cinematographer Bradford Young’s quiet, reser ved approach.

As Loui s e

asser ts in the film’s opening montage, “it’s moments that define you.” Accordingly, Arrival is arranged in a series of moments. The camera sticks close to Adams – the only one afforded any real depth here – revealing emotion, reflection, heartbreak and joy.

Indeed, despite it universal scale, this is an extremely personal story.

While that makes for a compelling, affecting narrative that should inflict more than a few tears, it leaves the supporting characters feeling notably flat and underdeveloped.

A r r i v a l ’s e ve n t u a l reveal isn’t really developed to the point of clarity and, unfortunately, leads to an ending that’s somewhat lacking in resolution. For some audiences this will be a major problem; there are many, however, that will delight in Louise’s enigmatic discoveries.

Indeed, often the best sci-fi is that which makes you feel tiny in the vastness of space – the brilliance of Arrival is in its ability to render one insignificant in a universe of knowledge. Arrival is not without its flaws, but there are enough wondrous ideas and wonderful performances here to make this a trip worth taking.

Verdict: 8/10

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One hell of a Thai  EMMA NOLAN

The restaurant offers delicious food using natural ingredients

New flavour sure to twist your arm

HEALTHY snack enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that Propercorn has released a new limited edition flavour.

Twisted Honeycomb, is a combination of honey, Madagascan vanilla and sea salt. The recipe is gluten and GM free, suitable for vegetarians, and every pack comes in at under 120 calories.

Twisted Honeycomb is the brainchild of 21-year-old UCD graduate, Ashling O’Carroll from Dublin, who went up against regional finalists from across the UK and Ireland in a public vote.

Thousands of votes were cast before Twisted Honeycomb was chosen as the winner in July.

Ashling’s flavour has now been brought to life and has hit Irish shelves.

“I’ve always had a sweet tooth and I love to bake, so that’s definitely where the inspiration came from,” said Ashling.

Twisted Honeycomb is available in selected Spar, Eurospar, Mace and Londis stores in Dublin for €1.20.

THAI takeaway lovers in the Dublin 5 area will be pleased to hear that Camille Thai is opening a new restaurant on the Malahide Road.

The new branch, the fifth to open in 2016, has both dine in and takeaway options and it will be the first authentic Thai food restaurant to open in the area.

As well as delivering quality Thai food across Artane, Donnycarney and beyond, Camile will create 20 local job opportunities for chefs, managers, customer service staff and delivery drivers.

Camile spokesperson Daniel Greene said of the new takeaway: “We are very excited to be opening our newest restaurant on the Malahide road.

“In particular we have been blown away by the interest and passion for Thai food in this community and are looking forward to meeting some of the wonderful people in the area.”

Camile Artane is located at 17 Maypark, Malahide Road. To place an order call 01 8327888 or order online at www.camile.ie.

Award winner now exclusively available at Aldi AN award-winning Irish Gin is now available to buy exclusively at Aldi.

Before you become concerned about the term ‘Aldi Gin’, this is Boyle’s Premium Small Batch Irish Gin just won the Best Irish Gin award at the Irish Whiskey Awards last week.

Judges at the awards said that Boyle’s Gin, made by Blackwater Distillery in Waterford, had impressive balance and fruitiness.

On sale now, a bottle costs €24.

Peroni launch new gluten-free beer PERONI has just launched a gluten-free beer.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro has created the gluten-free variant to cater for coeliacs and for those choosing to lead a gluten-free lifestyle.

Certified and endorsed by the Italian Coeliac Association, the great beer pretty much tastes the same as regular Peroni and it’s widely available in Dublin pubs now, as well as at Molloy’s off licences.

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FastSport STUDENTS AND ST PAT’S ON COLLISION COURSE: UCD AFC will host another final as they take on St. Patrick’s Athletic in the SSE Airtricity League Under-17 final.

The Students booked their place in the final after an impressive 2-0 victory against Sligo Rovers, after Rovers had beat Cork City in the quarter-finals. Two secondhalf strikes, including one penalty, from Neil Farrugia sealed their passage to the final.

St Patrick’s Athletic will travel to the UCD Bowl for the Under17 final after beating Waterford United at the Regional Sports Centre. A first-half goal from Cian McMullen and a brace from Lee Rock put Pats 3-0 up in Waterford and despite a late rally from the home side, Pats secured a 3-2 victory.

The final has been confirmed for Thursday, November 3 with kick-off at 7.30pm at the UCD Bowl.

Last Saturday, UCD claimed the SSE Airtricity League Under 19 crown after a 4-1 win over Galway United in the final.

BASKETBALL: KILLESTER STAR RELISHING IRISH CHALLENGE AFTER LONG BREAK

Superhero Mimi eyeing Euro glory

 JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

HAVING played basketball all her life, Ireland star Mimi Clarke had to quit international basketball at the age of 16.

It was not something she wanted to do; quite simply, the Under-16s age group was simply the last option available at the time as Ireland stepped back from running internationals teams due to funding issues.

And so she is hoping to make up for lost time in green in the coming years. With the Irish national teams having been out of action since 2009, a return earlier this year saw Clarke and her ladies’ team grab a silver medal in the European Small Nationals Championship, laying down a

marker for their return.

Un d e r-16 s , 17 s , 18 s and 20s have also been revived as the sport - still struggling for funding looks to get back on its feet.

Clarke comes from a basketball obsessed family, with several other Irish internationals amongst her clan – she jokes during our interview that the progress of some of her cousins could see the international team become a real family affair. “ B a s ke t b a l l k i l l e d funding,” she said at the launch of the new Subway All Ireland Schools Cup season, a competition that sees over 28,000 players from 250 schools across the country take part.

“We get a little bit of money for the senior

team, but it’s still essentially self-funded.”

That’s a big issue for someone like Clarke who is currently in the midst of a masters degree at DIT, and playing for Ireland, Killester in the Irish Super League and DIT’s college team.

“It’s a really difficult year for me,” she admits.

“My workload is intense.

I was blessed at undergrad not to be under too much pressure, but I’ve learnt from others who’ve been through my course that it involves a lot of late nights at the library.

“I’m also training almost every night when you combine Killester and DIT, plus matches at the weekend.”

T he timing of the tougher year of studies is fortunate, though. With the next European Small

Mimi Clarke, pictured with Sam Walsh, Templeogue College, and Eva Murphy, from Our Lady’s Templeogue, at the Subway All-Ireland Schools Cup launch.

Nations Championship still a couple of years away, it means that there is not a major competition directly conflicting with her studies.

Not that it’s stopped Clarke going into full superhero mode in recent months, throwing herself into each facet of her hectic life.

“An innocuous challenge – I was just trying to steal the ball – went badly for me the Tuesday before the semi-final earlier this year,” Clarke said.

“But there was no way I was going to sit on the sideline while my teammates played.

“I patched it up and blocked it out, just deciding not to go to the doctor until Monday. It turned out it was broken!”

Despite that setback, she is back in action already and Clarke feels the national side are on the brink of a breakthrough.

“We played Iceland consecutive nights in September,” she explains.

“They’re playing the Eurobasket tournament now, and beating some big teams.

“We lost on the first night, when perhaps we should have won. But we learnt a lot from it, and the next day we beat them comfortably.

“We feel we’re about the same level as them, which is really promising.

“We just need to take that final step and win the European Small Nations, and then we can go from there.”

Kiernan on the double as Shels close in on WNL  sport@dublingazette.com

Shelbourne’s ladies are leading the women’s league

A LEANNE Kiernan double helped Shelbourne Ladies to six of the best as they kept their eyes on the Continental Tyres Women’s National League title.

Shels opened the scoring against Galway WFC in Eamon Deacy Park on Saturday evening after just two minutes courtesy of Siobhan Killeen’s fourth league goal of the season.

Courtney Higgins doubled Shels’ advantage on 35 minutes with Kiernan getting her first of the night eight minutes before

half-time.

Kiernan increased her tally, two minutes into the second half, bringing her league total for the season to 11.

Galway pulled a goal back through Keara Cormican before Pearl Slattery and Gloria Douglas both found the net to seal three points for Shels, who move onto the Continental Tyres FAI Women’s Cup final next Sunday.

Meanwhile, UCD Waves kept up the pressure on Shels at the top of the League with a 2-0 victory over Cork City WFC on Sunday.

Eleanor Ryan-Doyle opened the scoring for UCD 10 minutes into the second half connecting with a Julie-Anne Russell cross after what had been a tame opening period.

Russell doubled the advantage for UCD six minutes later with her fifth league goal of the season as UCD claimed their fifth win of the league campaign.

Elsewhere, Peamount United kept up the pressure on at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Kilkenny United in Greenogue on Saturday night.

Lisa Casserly gave Peamount

the lead on 21 minutes with a 25 yard strike. Casserly doubled her tally on 35 minutes after Kilkenny keeper Brooke Dunne had denied Amber Barrett.

Barrett, however, made it 3-0 just before half-time having collected a weighted Rachel Doyle pass and slid the ball under Dunne from close range.

Aislin Carroll landed her first WNL goal of the season six minutes into the second half, Kilkenny starting to show composure at this level. Barrett rounded off the Peamount victory with 77 minutes gone.

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FASTSport

Clonliffe Harrier lands fourth national marathon title with an excellent personal best to hold off Rathfarnham’s Hehir as over 19,000 take to the streets of Dublin on Sunday morning CLONLIFFE Harriers’ Sergiu Ciobanu surged to his fourth national title at Dublin marathon on Sunday morning in 2.17.40 while Laura Graham, from Mourne Runners, took a big step up in class to win the women’s national title in a massive personal best of 2.41.54.

Record numbers took to the streets for the SSE Airtricity Dublin marathon in perfect conditions for runners and the times and competition did not disappoint.

E t h i o p i a ’s D e r e j e Debele Tulu won outright with 2.12.18 and Namibia’s Helalia Johannes was the first woman in 2.32.32 – just one second ahead of Ehite Bizuayehu Gebireyes.

In the bid for national glory, Sergiu Ciobanu and

Sean Hehir, from Rathfarnham AC, were locked together until the feeding station at the 20km point.

“I kept the same pace,” said Ciobanu on gapping Hehir at 20km. “Gradually I opened the lead but Sean finished hard and fast. He wasn’t far behind me.

“I’m relieved. I really wanted to win the national title. That’s my best Dublin marathon by two minutes. My previous best was 2.19.”

Hehir settled for silver in 2.18.46 with Raheny Shamrocks’ Mark Kirwan winning the battle for bronze with Gary O’Hanlon, also fromClonliffe Harriers, in 2.22.17.

Ciobanu’s time of 2.17.40 was just outside the World Champion-

ships qualifying time of 2.17.00 but he’s looking forward to the future and pulling on the green vest once more.

“I know I missed the wo r l d q u a l i f i c a t i o n standard but we’ll see.

I’ve represented Ireland three times in the last 10 months. I really look forward to working with Athletics Ireland and to represent Ireland in the future. I just love to run.”

Laura Graham pulled out all the stops and took full advantage of the perfect running conditions to significantly rewrite her previous best time of 2:48:03 set in London earlier this year.

With four children aged 6, 5, 4 and 3, Graham has to do a lot of her training on the treadmill to keep an eye on the youngest

along with the occasional “bumpy ride” with the buggy in tow out on the roads. She is coached by Ryan Maxwell who provides in depth coverage of Northern Ireland athletics and his website as a voluntary service.

“It was really good,” said Graham afterwards having not initially realised she won the national

“The crowd was unbelievable. I loved every minute of it, even the tough bits. Hard work pays off.”

Caitriona Jennings took silver with 2.44.59 and last year’s winner Pauline Curley had to settle for the bronze with 2:48:83 – faster than her winning time last year.

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‘I’m relieved; that’s my best Dublin marathon by two minutes. I just love to run’ - Sergiu Ciobanu

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title. “I really love the course and there was very little wind.

Monahan won the wheelchair race once more in a new best time of 1.39.18.

Over 19,000 runners pass through Fitzwilliam place at the annual marathon; Sergiu Ciobanu crosses the finsh line. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

ILGU launch recruitment drive for young girls THE IRISH ladies golf union (ILGU) and the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) have launched a new campaign to fill the need for a girl specific recruitment programme.

The organisations have pin-pointed the need to significantly grow the number of girl members, with over 25% of clubs in Ireland having no girl members and 50% having less than five girls.

The ILGU and CGI designed the Golf4Girls4Life Framework together with the support of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) to fill this need.

CGI development manager, Anne Brett said of the new initiative. “When we set about designing G4G4L, our main goal was to try and get as many girls playing as possible and rather than us, as adults assuming what the girls wanted we decided to ask them what they liked and what they wanted from golf through focus groups.

“These focus groups helped shape G4G4L into a programme that’s overall focus is on fun, inclusion and empowering each girl to be the best that she can be.

“We often hear that every junior’s dream is to play on tour, to play for Ireland, to be a scratch golfer.

“But, actually, when we spoke to the girls, the majority of them just wanted to be in an environment that allowed them to have fun with their friends and this is the message that we are trying to convey through this programme.”

A group of PGA professionals and junior convenors have contributed hugely to the design of the programme and will be heavily involved in the delivery of G4G4L. Another core area of the programme is the use of positive role models, and 2017 national and regional ambassadors will be announced in the coming weeks.

You can find out more about the programme at the following link: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/2MJFFNK.

GAZETTE

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SPORT

FASTSport

SOCCER: STRONG WINS OVER CABINTEELY AND STELLA MARIS

Celbridge win Div 3 title CELBRIDGE ladies thirds won the Dublin Leinster tennis council Over-35 senior league class 5 last week following a thrilling final against David Lloyd thirds.

Celbridge won out 2-1 in Clontarf, taking the laurels from a fantastic match played out in blustery conditions.

The team, pictured above from left to right, were Mary Purcell, Ann Mckell, Marie Tobin, Helen Andreucetti, Claire Murphy and Joe Kelly.

In the club’s men’s Over-35 league, Celbridge men’s thirds made it to the semi-finals of class 3 but unfortunately lost out to a very strong Sutton first team.

Lucan United’s Under-12 Major 1 side that are through to the fourth round of the SFAI Cup

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O’Brien launches Love letter to local football FOR the Love of the Game, a new book centred on an era of football in and around Ballyfermot, was launched

by Paul O’Brien in McDowell’s, Inchicore after the final St Patrick’s Athletic game of the season last Friday.

O’Brien and a number of St Patrick’s Athletic legends were intro-

duced to the crowd at halftime during the game with Derry City, with Eddie Gormley – who played 173 times for Pat’s – an Brian Kerr the guests of honour.

The new book focuses on O’Brien’s role in organising games around the area in the 70s, 80s and 90s..

For the Love of the Game is available via the St Patrick’s Athletic Club Shop, McDowell’s (Inchicore), Cherry Orchard FC and Ballyfermot Library now, priced at €10.

LUCAN United’s Under12s won 3-1 against Cabinteely in their DDSL Under-12 Division 1 Sunday top of the table clash at Dodsboro last weekend.

In what was a closely fought match with both sides playing good football and working hard, it was a shame that one side had to leave without the win.

Both sides created chances during the opening 20 minutes of the game but it was Lucan who struck first af ter Liam Brennan found himself on the end of a corner to slot

home after 25 minutes.

The second half saw Lucan step up their game and move the ball around with more purpose and tempo.

T hey were soon rewarded for their endeavour when Sean O’Neill’s shot took a slight deflection to help it into the back of the net.

T he game was put beyond doubt soon after wards as Cillian Whelan took on a shot from distance on the right wing and watched it fly past the keeper, who was left with little chance of preventing his side from going 3-0 down.

Lucan were firmly in control and even a consolation for Cabinteely with 15 minutes to go did little to suggest that the three points were at any risk.

It was Lucan’s fifth win from six matches in group two having already recorded victories over Postal Aylesbur y, Grange Woodbine, Cabinteely and St Kevin’s Boys. Their only dropped points came via a draw away to St Kevin’s Boys.

Lucan United also moved into the fourth round of the Under-12 SFAI cup with a 2-1 win over Stella Maris A after extra time.

They started the game brighter than their opponents to dominate large parts of the first half and eventually took the lead when a corner was deflected into the net for an own goal.

Lucan continued to dominate but couldn’t add to their lead after missing several good chances – although much of this was down to several great saves from the visiting goalkeeper.

They were eventually punished for their profligacy in front of goal when Stella Maris counter attacked to equalise just before the break.

The second half saw

Lucan continue to dominate, largely down to Evan Gaffney’s insistence on constantly driving at the oppositions defence via the flanks.

But no matter what they did, they could not find a way past the goalkeeper and had to resign themselves to extra time.

The winning goal eventually came from the boot of Adam Dobbs when he pounced on a loose ball to fire past the keeper and give his side a much deserved win.

Lucan will now take on Crumlin United to determine who will go through to the regional play-offs.

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INTERMEDIATE FINAL

Garda face showdown with Scoil ui Chonaill

CLUB NOTICEBOARD

LUCAN SARSFIELDS ALL who attended the three days of Rock The Lock seemed to agree that it was a

GARDA’S intermediate footballers will

face off against Scoil ui Chonaill in the final of the intermediate B championship final at St Margaret’s next Sunday at 3pm.

It follows win in recent weeks against Lucan Sarsfields’ second team on a narrow 2-11 to 2-9 scoreline before seeing off Naomh Barrog by a single point in the semi-final, 0-9 to 1-5.

highly enjoyable event, really well run.

The acts themselves were very complementary to the setup and even acts like Christy Dignam were keen to come back again and headline the event.

Much of the event was viewable live on Facebook and can still be viewed there (thanks to Callum Buchanan for his help with live streaming).

CAMOGIE: LUCAN WIN BIG IN UNDER-15A FINAL TIE

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3-11 2-3

LUCAN Sarsfields won the Under-15A camogie juvenile championship final in style as player of the match Siofra Byrne helped them defeat Kilmacud Crokes by 3-11 to 2-3 at O’Toole Park on Sunday.

They burst from the traps to get their first score of the game in the first minute from the boot of Laura Quinn.

A few minutes later, they had the opportunity

to get a goal when the referee controversially pointed to the penalty line.

The Crokes goalkeeper, however, managed to save the penalty but, as the ball ran loose, Chloe O’Connor reacted first to smash the rebound into the back of the net.

The remainder of the half saw the momentum ebb and flow between the two teams but it was Sarsfields who were clinical with their chances and the break saw them command a 1-7 to 0-2 lead.

It was undoubtedly the solid Sarsfields defence

that can take credit for their comfortable lead.

Crokes attempted to hit back right from the start of the second half but after missing a free at goal, the resulting puck out gave Sarsfields a free of their own that was put between the sticks by Quinn.

The point was typical of how the game was going for Crokes and things were not going to improve for them despite putting in a resounding effort to get themselves back into the game.

L u c a n t a c ke d o n another 2-4 during the

remainder of the game but it was two late goals from Crokes that provided the most drama.

However, they would only prove to make the final score line a little less flattering for Sarsfields.

Elsewhere, Lucan’s minor camogie side produced a fine performance at Castleknock to win out 3-15 to 2-4 in their A championship group 2 match.

T hey next face St Vincent’s on Sunday, November 6 at 11am as they pursue a place in the knock-out stages of the competition.

Set Dancing is back on Wednesday nights while the bingo continues every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm with free tea/coffee.

The club shop is newly stocked and back in action and is open on Thursdays from 7-9pm and on Saturday from 10.30am to 1.30pm. If you are hoping to

saying “Christy Dignam at the Lock,

have guaranteed delivery of items for

singing Crazy World, wearing a Sars-

Christmas then you better act fast.

fields jersey! In 100 years, your grand-

The Lucan District Credit Union acad-

kids will be bragging that you were there

emy is back in full flight on Saturday

that night. This was a truly magic night,

mornings. 9.30am is the start for girls

and looking round at a sea of lighters

and 10am for the boys. New members

held aloft as Christy finished his set, you

(5+) always welcome. €14,000 was the prize on offer for

Games are starting to dry up at this

this weeks lotto. This week, there was

stage of the year. Minor football did have

no winner where the numbers were 7,

a win over Oliver Plunkett’s 3-16 to 1-8.

13, 19 and 26. This week’s sponsor was

Senior 6 camogie lost out to Ballyboden

Newcastle Golf Centre and next week’s

in their shield semi-final while the minor

€14,500 draw will be managed by Team

A camogie side had a 3-15 to 2-4 win over

Diarmuid Dawson. Tickets can be pur-

Castleknock.

chased online, at the club, in Carey’s

NA GAEIL OGA

UNDER-15A FINAL

The Cupla Focal club is back in action on Monday nights 8pm.

The most succinct review of the open-

Note that the Club AGM is scheduled

Sars’ defence key in Under-15 glory

The cards are back - 25 card drive on Friday night at 9pm.

ing night was provided by Paul McGann

knew it was special.”

Lucan Sarsfields Under-15 side celebrate their success

for Thursday, November 24 in the club.

Newsagents or in Kenny’s Bar.

COMHGHAIRDEAS mor ag dul go Aoife Ni

An tseachtain seo beidh an t-ualach

Laoire, imreoir/bainisteoir an Foire-

ar Foireann Peile A na bhFear a bhfuil

ann Camogaiochta, a bhuaigh imreoir

ag imirt in aghaidh Naomh Padraig

an cluiche in ainneoin do cailiunt trom

(Domhnach Bat) san cluiche cheannais

i gcoinne fhoireann fior laidir i Naomh

cailithe. Beidh an cluiche ar siul sa bhaile

Barrog. D’imir na cailini le spiorad is croi

ag 14.30 agus na leaids ag lorg ardu

fiu nuair ba leir go raibh an cluiche imithe

ceime ar ais go dti Roinn a seacht. Failte

uathu.

mor roimh tacaiocht.

Beidh la eile ag an bpaorach agus iad

Beidh an fhoireann F8 peile ag imirt

ag diriu anois ar an Shield i gceann dha

ag an deireadh seachtaine freisin. Is i

seachtaine. Aris, comhghairdeas mor

gcoinne Naomh Fionnain (An Caislean

dos na cailini go leir as ucht an chead

Nua) a bheidh siad; ag imirt as baile ag a

cluiche cheannais craoibhe a sro-

11 De Sathairn.

ichint don club riamh. Ta suil againn go

Nil treanail na bpaisti ar ar siul an

bhfeicfimid iad san suiomh cheanna san

tseachtain seo ach beidh se ar siul an

todhchai.

tseachtain seo chugainn.

GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN THE intermediates play Scoil Ui Chonaill

parents to come down and pack bags

in the intermediate B final next Sunday,

based on an agreed rota. We will be con-

November 6 at St Margaret’s with a 3pm

tacting mentors and coaches to help

throw-in. This is the last match of a long

organise attenders and updates will be

season so please come out and support

posted shortly on the website and on

the lads.

both Facebook pages.

Quiet week on the juvenile front due

Some tickets are still available for the

to the bank holiday weekend but a great

club gala dinner and awards night on

turnout at the nursery last Saturday

Friday, November 25 and we encourage

morning; well done to all involved.

all club members to attend what should

Dunnes Stores in Charlestown has

be a great occasion after a busy season.

agreed to allow our juveniles to fund

You can get your tickets from Matt

raise with a bag pack on Friday, Decem-

Garrigan on 087 2688524, Jen Fagan on

ber 2 from 6-10pm and on Saturday,

086 8188628 or from Ali in the tuck shop

December 2 from 11am to 6pm.

on Saturday morning.

Fundraising events such as this are

The club open and information day on

vitally important and we are asking for

Saturday, November 12 runs from 10am

support from players (14 and over) and

to 1pm at Westmanstown Sports Centre.

GAZETTESPORT

ALL OF YOUR LUCAN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 28-31

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Alvarez attempt to up ante on McGregor  KARL GRAHAM

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EDDIE Alvarez has attempted to up the ante on Conor McGregor, proclaiming the west Dublin man “just a left hand” as New York braces itself for UFC 205 with the fight lighting up the maiden event at Madison Square Garden.

The Notorious is looking to become the first man in UFC history to hold two of its titles simultaneously when he steps into the octagon with Alvarez on Saturday, November 12.

McGregor and Alvarez will fight for the latter’s lightweight

title, which he won with a first round TKO win over Rafael Dos Anjos in July. McGregor has held the featherweight title since he knocked out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194 last December.

McGregor won that fight with a devastating left hand strike that Alvarez now claims is all the Dubliner has in his locker.

Speaking on the MMA Roasted podcast, Alvarez said: “He’s just a guy with a left hand. That’s how I see him.”

Alvarez’s comments are unlikely to leave McGregor with any sleepless nights, however, as the SBG fighter has been quick to ramp up the hype himself.

Speaking this week, McGregor dismissed the relevance of who his opponent is while also having a pop at the entire UFC roster.

“He just has the belt, that’s it. That‘s the only reason he is there.

“After that, I’m going to be struggling to see whose next.”

It has recently been revealed that, despite Dana White’s claims that Ronda Rousey is the UFC’s biggest draw, this title should in fact go to McGregor instead.

Respected website MMAJunkie revealed obtained documents supposedly prepared for a presentation to potential investors before the company’s recent $4

billion sale, which showed two of McGregor’s fights last year brought in a combined 2.025 million pay-per-views.

In comparison, Rousey attracted 2.6 million views but that was over the course of three events last year.

Additionally, McGregor’s first bout with Nate Diaz earlier this year signed off with a whopping 1.3 million sales.

McGregor’s fight with Alvarez will be the first time the sport has entered the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden and with the card chock-a-block with massive fights, UFC 205 looks set to smash even more records.

Conor McGregor says Eddie Alvarez “just has the belt” and little else. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile