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September m 22, 2011

EMBATTLED Senator David Norris has received a vital boost in his campaign to win the Presidency after Fingal County Council formally nominated him this week.

At a special meeting of the council on Tuesday, the 15 councillors present, voted to nominate Senator Norris. The vote was eight in favour - two FF, two Lab, two Socialist Party and two Independents,

and five against, including four FG and one Lab with two abstentions from Labour.

It now remains to be seen if Senator Norris can get the four county councils in total, or 20 Oireachtas signatures, he needs to get on the ballot paper.

“Although I will not be supporting him, in the interests of democracy it is probably only fair that he does [get support],” Fianna Fail Cllr Darragh Butler said after the vote.

A feast of fashion: At the launch of a new collection NIAMH McCormack and Annie Gribbin were at the Dundrum Town Centre recently, along with other fashion fans, at the launch of the Fran and Jane fashion show in aid of the Ross Nugent foundation.

There was plenty of well-known faces attending this fashion extravaganza, including former Miss World, Rosanna Davison, and Jackie Lavin.

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EVENT Fran and Jane fashion show in aid of the Ross Nugent

Fashion show

HE Fran and Jane Autumn/Winter launch took place in Dundrum Town Centre recently. The Fran and Jane fashion show was led by Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter.

She, along with other well-known models, showcased the Autumn/Winter ranges to the sound of The Vard Sisters, who provided the beautiful music on the night. Popular TV personality, Laura Woods, compered the event and MC’d the raffle which resulted in over 50 fabulous prizes being won. Lots of well-known faces turned up to support the night, including former Miss World, Rosanna Davison, and Jackie Lavin.

The charity raised over €5,000 in support for the Ross Nugent Foundation and was filmed for TV3’s Xpose.

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Sandra Nugent, Rosanna Davison and Don Nugent

Laura Nolan and Laura Woods

Lydene Kavanagh and Aoife Burke

Shari Sparks and Norma Tucker

Hayley Rock and Emily O’Donnell

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EVENT Initiative aiming to help local small businesses

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Valuable financial advice wil be on offer from memebrs of Fingal County Enterprise Board

Pop-Up bank to give top financial advice Q MIMI MURRAY

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Fran Nolan and Jackie Lavin

VALUABLE financial advice for small businesses in Fingal will be given during Fingal Enterprise Week with a Pop-Up bank opening its doors especially for the event.

Described as a collaboration “with a difference”, state support agencies, financial institutions and BES investment companies are getting together at the end of the month to open the Pop-Up bank.

The initiative is aimed at local small businesses and Fingal entrepreneurs seeking advice surrounding issues such as loans, grants, venture capital funds and Business Expansion Scheme investments.

The bank is the brainchild of Fingal County Enterprise Board and is temporarily opening its doors from 12noon to 6pm on Wednesday,

September 28, at the Europa Academy in Swords.

The initiative is part of the Fingal Enterprise Week programme of events taking place between September 26 and 30.

The drop-in exhibition of finance options is designed for new start-ups and existing businesses.

The free event also offers enterprise workshops and confidential mentoring sessions with experienced business people.

It is also giving business owners and managers the opportunity to meet financial advisors, accountants and legal professionals at the Europa Academy.

“Small businesses from all over Fingal come to us every day looking for advice around loans, grants and venture capital, to help fund their business activities and growth

plans,” said Oisin Geoghegan, CEO of the Fingal County Enterprise Board.

“By staging a largescale Pop-Up Bank, we’re bringing all the state agencies, financial institutions and professionals together under the same roof in Swords, as a one-stopshop for anyone in business, or thinking of starting one,” he said.

Workshops In addition to the exhibition element, there are also free workshops for visitors around Idea Generation, with Joanne Hession; Golden Rules for Success in Business with Mick Rock, and Effective Business Marketing with Conor Kenny.

No tickets are required to attend the Pop-Up Bank on September 28, but organisers have advised that appointments for the free men-

toring sessions must made in advance through www.fingalenterpriseweek.ie or by telephoning (01) 8900 800.

The Europa Academy is located on the Balheary Road in Swords, in the IDA Enterprise Park.

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FastNews

Seeking support: Race for the Aras

Railing fence and plant hedging to be put at public right-of-way

AS the race for the Aras heats up Labour Party Presidential candidate Michael D. Higgins was on the road seeking support from local people and discussing with them what he will bring to the Irish presidency.

And, with just weeks to go until the election, Michael has plenty of reasons to be smiling as he is considered a firm favourite to become the next President of Ireland.

Michael D. Higgins is pictured with Councillor Ciaran Byrne.

A SOLID bar railing fence is to be erected, along with plant hedging, at the public right-of-way at Barracks Bridge, local politicians were informed at a council meeting last week.

The council made the announcement after Labour Councillor Peter Coyle asked the local authority to provide an updated report on the restoration of the public right-of-way at Barrack Bridge leading from Old Yellow Walls Road into the public lands at Cave Marsh.

The council replied that agreement has been reached in relation to the boundary with adjoining landowner on Old Yellow Walls Road.

Council proposes palisade fence to tackle anti-social problem PROPOSALS have been made to build a fence in front of an existing wall in the Birchdale area in Kinsealy Court due to ongoing anti-social behaviour problems.

Fine Gael Councillor Anthony Lavin raised the issue at the Howth - Malahide Area Committee Meeting on September 7. He said that this area attracts anti-social behaviour, and a resident was assaulted there when he was going to retrieve his wheelie bin from youths in the neighbouring field.

Labour Party Councillor Peter Coyle also asked the council if they have ownership of the wall at the end of the cul-de-sac at Birchdale Road, Kinsealy Court, and if the boundary wall could be made higher in order to reduce anti-social activity there.

The council replied that they are prepared to assume responsibility for the wall at this boundary, and in this regard proposes to erect a 2.4-metre high palisade fence.

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Additional access to club plea Q MIMI MURRAY

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ALTERNATIVE vehicular access via Malahide Cricket Club for users of the golf, pitch and putt and tennis facilities at Malahide Demesne would lead to trees being cut down and would intensif y use of the cricket club entrance, according to Fingal County Council.

Labour Cllr Peter Coyle asked for the access in order to

facilitate more use of other amenities in the Demesne.

At a Malahide/Howth area committee meeting recently, the council said an alternative entrance at that point may lead to a significant intensification of use of the cricket club entrance.

“The existing entrance does not meet the required design standards; however, it is an established use as an existing entrance serv-

Labour Cllr Peter Coyle

ing the existing cricket club.

“Any intensification of use of the existing entrance would, however, be subject to the current design and safety requirements.

“The existing entrance has sightlines of c.35m in each direction. The minimum sightlines required as a result of any intensification of the entrance are 70m in each direction, as access is directly on a regional road - the R107.

“This would require, among other significant amendments, the removal of a significant number of mature trees along the front boundary with the R107.

“The road linking the entrance with the golf,

pitch and putt and tennis facilities would be required to cross over one of the main pedestrian walks within the Demesne grounds.

“There is also a significant number if cyclists, both adult and children, that use the route. Both pedestrians and cyclists emerge from a wooded area where forward visibility is restricted by a bend in the path and the trees themselves; hence advanced warning of any vehicular traffic using the proposed access route would be minimal.

“To facilitate the new access road, significant numbers of trees that form an integral part of the demesne boundary would have to be

removed with further tree removals required to achieve suitable forward visibility for both pedestrians and drivers alike.

“A significant proportion of the existing boundary wall of the cricket pitch would similarly have to be removed to achieve the appropriate sightlines.

“Fur thermore, the usage figures for July 2011 for the golf course, pitch and putt course and tennis courts have increased by 50% from July 2010.

“Finally the council provides a number of car parks throughout the demesne which cater for the diverse range of facilities available.”

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COUNCIL No improvement works have been made in last year Sewerage system for Malahide/Kinsealy is at capacity says FCC Q MIMI MURRAY

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THE current sewerage system serving the Malahide/Kinsealy area is at capacity, Fingal County Council said recently.

Fianna Fail Cllr Eoghan O’Brien asked the council about the current capacity of the network versus the number of homes currently being serviced.

The council said the current situation is manifested in regular out-ofsewer flooding at Floraville pump sta-

tion at the Southern end of Kinsealy Lane and Connolly Avenue pump station on Kinsealy Lane.

“This is mainly due to the large amount of infiltration entering the system, which is particularly high during heavy rainfall.

“This directly affects developments along Baskin Lane, Malahide Road/ Kinsealy Lane.

“Additionally, the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) identified other locations where there is insufficient capacity in the network.

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“These are Coast Road/Strand Street and Kinsealy Lane/Back Road/St Margaret’s Road.

“No improvement works to address the deficiencies have been undertaken in the last year. However, an application was submitted to the DoELG for funding to expedite the works to upgrade Connolly Avenue pump station and rising main, but this has been

unsuccessful.

“Currently there are two planning applications for development on Kinsealy Lane.

“One is for 90 houses and the other for 50 houses. These applications have been conditioned as part of their grant to provide upgrades to both pump stations on Kinsealy Lane. The timeline for both upgrades are out of the

control of Fingal County Council.

“The overall deficiencies in the Malahide Drainage Network are to be addressed by way of the Malahide Sewerage (Network) which has been included for funding to the DoELG Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012.

“It is anticipated that design consultants will be engaged to commence the design of this scheme in early 2012.

“It is hoped that construction of the most urgent elements of the scheme could commence in late 2013.”

FUNDRAISING: MONEY NEEDED FOR NICKY’S ONGOING TREATMENT EVENT: CONGRESS BELL

Eucharistic pilgrimage

270km cycle for Nicky Q MIMI MURRAY

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C OL L E AGU E S a n d friends of former U-21 Dublin football GAA star and hit-and-run victim, Nicky Cleere, will cycle 270km this September and October in order to raise muchneeded funds for his care.

November 8, 2009, was a day that changed Nicky life forever. A sports mad all-rounder, Nicky was the victim of a hit-and-run accident while on a trip to Lisbon, which left him with severe head injuries.

Following the accident Nicky has an Acquired Brain Injury, with significant memory loss, walking and balance issues.

Due to his incredible determination, the support of his fiancee, family, friends and the work of a number of great medical teams since the accident, Nicky has made great improvements but has, however, a long way to go before he can regain full independence.

Nicky (30), grew up in Malahide and attended

Malahide Community School where his love of sport began, winning the Michael Hoey sports award for his natural talent as a GAA footballer.

Nicky went on to captain the Dublin minors to an All-Ireland semifinal appearance in 1999 and went on to represent the county at U-21 level.

Today he is a loyal supporter of St Sylvester’s GAA club where he played. Being an allrounder, Nicky is also a Chartered Surveyor, qualifying at Savills just before his accident.

Nicky’s journey since the accident has been inspirational, but his care comes at a cost.

To help Nicky on his journey a sponsored cycle from Malin Head, Co Donegal to Malahide, Co Dublin, Nicky’s home town, has been organised and will take place in three stages over two days, September 30 and October 1.

Larry Brennan, chairman at Savills and event organiser, said: “Nicky holds a special place in all of our hearts, he is an inspiration to everyone

THE Eucharistic Congress Bell pilgrimage will come to St Sylvester’s in Malahide on September 26 and 27.

The Eucharistic Congress Bell is a key symbol of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress.

The Bell will reflect the invitation to faith, to prayer, to reconciliation and to mission which has always been important to Christian tradition and is no less so today.

T he pilgrimage of the bell throughout the Dioceses of Ireland will

Larry Brennan, chairman of Savills, with Nicky Cleere and his father, Philip

at Savills.

“W hat Nicky has achieved since his accident is phenomenal. This 270km cycle would be a major challenge for the fittest athlete, for Nicky it’s a mere fraction of the work he has put in to get to where he is today.”

Nicky currently attends

the Rehabilitation Training Unit in Dun Laoghaire where he is concentrating on redeveloping his cognitive skills.

Donations can be made at http://www. s p o n s o r. i e / c h a r i t y / nickycleeretrust.

It is hoped that the event will raise €25,000

towards Nicky’s ongoing treatment.

Follow progress of the event on Twitter at @malin2malahide or like it on Facebook at w w w.facebook.com/ malin2malahide.

Information is also available online at www. malin2malahide.ie

be a vehicle to: Invite people to deepen their communion with Christ and with one another; promote the pastoral aims of the Congress; animate the people of your diocese to become involved with the Eucharistic Congress both locally and nationally and invite people to come to the Congress in June 10-17, 2012 To participate in the events that will be taking place in this diocese, contact the diocesan delegate, Fr Paul Thornton, on 01 8454172 or thorntonpaul@eircom.net

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SAFETY: BLACKWOOD LANE

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Fingal Volunteer Centre’s second Volunteer

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THERE is no funding available for the completion of a footpath at a dangerous area for pedestrians at Blackwood Lane, Fingal County Council told a Howth/Malahide area committee meeting recently.

Labour Councillor Peter Coyle asked that the council would proceed with the footpath given the “major safety concerns” for pedestrians in the area. He added that there was positive co-operation from the landowner.

It is a “high priority” he said.

“There is no cost in terms of the land and the main cost is the stone wall that would have to be moved,” Cllr Coyle said.

Cllr Coyle suggested that the council could secure FAS workers to carry out the project. “We need some lateral thinking, as we have been waiting for it for so long,” he said.

Fianna Fail Councillor Eoghan O’Brien said he would also like to see this footpath prioritised.

“It is poorly lit in winter, so the lack of a footpath adds to the danger. It is about thinking of other ways of doing things that need to be done.”

The council said they could canvass local clubs to see if they would be willing to support the project, as the cost would be quite considerable.

“We would have to take down and re-erect the wall and that has to be done to a standard which is as good as what’s there.

It would be good to do the work quite speedily as well,” the council said.

Cllr Coyle said he could not imagine local clubs being in a position to help financially, but reiterated that the landowner wanted the project to proceed and there was strong support there for the project.

RTE weather presenter, Nuala Carey, was on hand to launch Fingal Volunteer Expo, with volunteers and staff from Fingal Citizens Information Service

GORTA was just one of 22 organisations present at

Representing the environmental sector, volunteers

Fingal Volunteer Expo in

from ECO-UNESCO were on hand to provide

the Pavilions

information on the work of their organisation

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind brought one of their guide dogs to the Volunteer

Members of the public were able to find out about a wide range of opportunities

Expo which was a great attraction for young and old alike

from the 22 organisations and Fingal Volunteer Expo that were present on the day

Connecting communities HE recent Volunteer Expo at The Pavilions was a great opportunity for organisations to showcase their volunteer opportunities, let the community know about the work they do, network with other organisations and get to engage with Fingal Volunteer Centre and develop new opportunities.

This event was being organised as part of Fingal Volunteer Centres

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activities for The European Year of Volunteering 2011.

Twenty-two organisations, who are currently recruiting volunteers in the greater Fingal area, were on hand to give information on the wide range of roles available.

RTE weather presenter, Nuala Carey, was on hand to officially launch the event and she spoke of the great number of people who are currently returning to volun-

teering or starting to volunteer for the first time.

She spoke of how recessionary times has helped focus people on things that matters most – your community and helping others.

Feedback from the general public and the exhibitors was really positive and gave the public the opportunity to find out about volunteering opportunities they knew of before.

Emma McCluskey, of the Pavilions Shopping Centre, said: “There seemed to be a real buzz around the event.”

Fingal Volunteer Centre is a onestop shop for voluntary activity, providing volunteering opportunities for the public, sourcing muchneeded volunteers for organisations and providing support for organisations in managing volunteers.

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Expo at The Pavilions, Swords a great success

COUNCIL: ENSURING SAFETY

A ‘no’ to Holywell school crossing Q STAFF REPORTER

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Some of the Fingal Volunteer Centre team: Glynis Dunne; Stuart Garland, manager; Nuala Carey, RTE; Louis Colley; Noreen Colgan, chairperson, Fingal Volunteer Centre, and Jolanta Janczyk

Louis Colley of Fingal Volunteer Centre speaking to some of the

Some of the team from Remember Us with RTE weather and lotto

team from Focus Ireland

presenter, Nuala Carey

Volunteering is for everyone ... even the very young

Always looking for new volunteers - the team from Special Olympics Ireland

NO pedestrian crossing will be installed at the Educate Together School in the Holywell Estate in spite of calls by local politicians to do so for the safety of children and parents.

Responding to Fianna Fail Councillor Eoghan O’Brien, Fingal County Council said there was no funding available at present to install the crossing.

FCC added that the Traffic Section within the council had been liaising with the school’s principal to determine the most appropriate measures necessary to ensure pedestrian safety.

They said that there are currently 90 pupils reported to be attending the school, the majority dropped to school by car.

The council said the school principal was very interested in the Walking Bus Scheme and had undertaken to establish travel routes of pupils and will liaise with the recently formed Parents’ Association with a view to determine the level of interest in establishing this scheme.

The council added that work is due to commence on the permanent school building in January and is due to be completed next September, and that the matter of the pedestrian crossing instalment may be revisited.

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JUNIOR CERT St Mary’s students collect exam results

The long wait is finished TUDENTS at St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle, arrived early to their school recently to get their hands on their Junior Cert results.

All the students could be proud of completing this educational milestone and their school wishes to offer its congratulations.

The majority of students seemed happy with the results they achieved, but, inevitably, there was also some disappointment. The schools staff and counsellors were on hand to offers words of encouragement as well as to answer any questions the students might have.

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Leah Byrne, sisters Michaela Moriarty and Nicole Moriarty and Vanessa Greene

Sisters Michaela Moriarty and Nicole Moriarty

Jude Behan, Aisling Dennis and Kitana Doyle

Zoe Johnston and Shannon Lowndes

Vanessa Greene, Rebecca O’Dare, Niamh Whelan, principal Siobhan O’Connell, Emma Maguire and Leah Byrne

Rebecca O’Dare, Emma Maguire and principal, Siobhan Kelli Lynch

Jenaan Ahmed, Ciara Richardson and Rebecca O’ Dare

O’Connell

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Keeping things in D4 Hunky Dory...

LAST week, the famous (or infamous!)

Hunky Dorys models officially launched the 2012 Hunky Dorys Calendar at Herbert Park in Dublin 4 in their Hunky Dorys kit.

Two of the models at the centre of the hugely popular and controversial Rugby and Football campaigns jetted in from the USA and Holland to play some ball and have some fun in Ireland.

Model Lian is from Holland and has worked on campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Bjorn Borg, Shiseido & Marks & Spencer amongst many others. Accompanying her is Maitlyn Simmons (pictured), or

Ms. November, in the Hunky Dorys’ calendar. Maitlyn is represented by Elite Model Management in the USA and comes from Louisiana. Maitlyn has appeared in campaigns for Perry Ellis, Quicksilver, Callaway sportswear, Sandals Resorts and has rocked the runways of Escada, Versace, Shay Todd and Beachbunny swimwear.

Since the new Hunky Dorys’ campaign launched, over 36,000 Hunky Dorys’ Calendars have been sold. Lian and Maitlyn were kept busy signing calendars in Hughes & Hughes outlets in Jervis Shopping Centre and St. Stephen’s Green Centre last week-

end.

“The Hunky Dorys’ campaign has been a great success and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact on sales in a few weeks,” Ray Coyle, CEO of Largo Foods said.

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THE Liffey Valley Park Alliance are sponsoring Animal Magic at the village green at the Lucan Festival on Sunday, September 25.

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All of the houses feature gas-fired central heating, and have an excellent standard of wall, floor and roof insulation to assist with their

high-energy efficiency rating.

Smoke alarms are fitted as standard, and all will have a 10-year Homebond structural

guarantee.

In addition, the flooring and carpets are included in the price, and there are Nordan doubleglazed timber windows

and external doors with three-point locking system.

For more information, contact Douglas Newman Good on 491 2600.

CITY CENTRE: APARTMENT ASKING PRICE OF €185,000

Investment chance at the Brokerage FINNEGAN Menton are bringing Number 5 , T h e B r o ke r a g e , Townsend Street, Dublin 2, a fully-furnished two -bedroom apar tment located on the first f loor in excellent condition for €185,000.

Tow n s e n d S t r e e t , Dublin 2, is in a prime city centre location that would be ideal for investment, with current rents of €1,200 per month being achieved.

The Brokerage is a small development of 21 apartments in a wellmanaged city centre block of apartments.

T he apar tment has access to a private terrace on the first floor.

All floors have stairs and lifts.

T he Brokerage is ready to go, ideally located opposite the Irish Times building

The living room at No 5 The Brokerage on Townsend Street

and adjacent to Trinity College and Pearse Street Garda Station.

It is only a five-minute walk to Grafton Street and O’Connell Street from the property.

The accommodation, which extends to c.61 sqm (c.650 sq ft) comprises an entrance hall, two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan

kitchen and living room space.

The property, which has a bright and spacious layout, features Creda electric storage heating, and it has access to large outside patio terrace.

The property is managed by Fisher Property Management, and there is a management fee of

c.€1,494 per annum.

Viewing of the property is highly recommended, and can be arranged by contacting Glenn Burrell at Finnegan Menton on (01) 614 7900 or 0866011378.

You can find out more information online at www.finneganmenton. ie

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GazetteTTRAVEL FastTravel The perfect time to hit the road Experience beautiful Galicia and walk the Camino de Santiago

THE Bono Iacobus, or Camino Pass allows visitors to travel the historic Camino de Santiago route in stages, staying in a different rural tourism location each day.

The price includes accommodation, evening meal, breakfast and car transfer to the beginning or end of each section of the route. Picnic lunches and baggage transfer, as well as accommodation in Santiago de Compostela are optional extras.

The Vive Galicia, or Experience Galicia programme, which arose from a collaboration between the local administration with travel agencies and professional tourism organisations, aims to promote Galicia’s tourism offer both nationally and internationally. Its website www.vivegalicia.es (and also www.turgalicia.es) currently offers 122 different ways for visitors to enjoy their visit to Galicia.

Information is also available by phone at 00 34 902 200 432

STAFF REPORTER

IRELAND has a plethora of fantastic driving routes with events, activities and attractions en route to suit the whole family. So, whether you’re a Sunday driver, road hog, or you simply love to feel the wind in your hair on the open road, there is a driving journey available to suit you. Why not log onto www.discoverireland.ie to plan your perfect road trip.

Driving on Dublin’s Doorstep

T he Gordon Bennett Route - A journey through counties Carlow, Kildare and Laois Let the Gordon Bennett Route take you on an historic journey following the footsteps of our motoring pioneers across spectacular Irish countryside. While the famous Gordon Bennett route was raced by the world’s greatest daredevils at record-breaking speeds in 1903, we suggest you set yourself a much easier pace. www.discoverireland. ie Navigate the North-West on the Inishowen 100

The Inishowen 100 is one of Ireland’s most scenic drives. It’s a 100-mile (160km) circular route around the Inishowen Peninsula in north east Donegal. Bordered on three sides by water, the peninsula is almost triangular in shape, flanked by Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to

the north. With splendid coastal scenery, plus a collection of ancient forts and monuments, traditional craft centres, and a dozen or so friendly villages, many people consider Inishowen to be a miniature Donegal.

Also no trip would be complete without a visit to Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point, with its wild sea-ravaged coast, stunning seascapes and Fort Dunree, a magnificent viewing outpost with a fantastic military museum. www.discoverireland.ie Drive Into the West with the Connemara Driving Tour

Connemara’s unique landscape and quiet roads make it an ideal place to get behind the wheel and explore the countryside. You’ll have the freedom to meander at your own pace, stop for photographs and detour down back-roads to discover your very own slice of Connemara life. A driving tour with optional detours to the islands, takes in the best scenery and attractions on an easy loop from Galway City. www.discoverireland. ie Savour the South-West

in particular the 6th century Skelligs UNESCO World Heritage site.

There is something for everyone on this drive, which has spectacular views of the Blasket Islands and the Dingle Peninsula. www.discoverireland.ie

and rediscover the Ring of Kerry

Traverse the South-East

The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular scenic drives.

Take time to explore the many picturesque villages and the magnificent ancient and early Christian heritage of the area,

By Hook or by Crooke

Avoid the dreaded ‘Are we there yet?’ whines with the By Hook or By Crook drive through counties Waterford and Wexford, a road-trip the whole family will

enjoy (it is believed that when Cromwell invaded he said that Waterford would fall ‘by Hook or by Crooke’. Crooke village is just across the river in Co Waterford).

The starting point is the must-see Hook Lighthouse on the end of Hook Peninsula in Co Wexford.

It is one of the oldest functioning lighthouses in the world. Travel by car ferry from Ballyhack to Passage East across the Suir and then head to the gorgeous village of Dunmore East where you can unload the picnic basket

and enjoy lunch in the sheltered sandy swathe right in the village centre. www.discoverireland.ie There are so many magnificent scenic drives in Ireland. Your perfect driving holiday with friends and family is literally just moments away, so what are you waiting for? You don’t need to worry about luggage allowances or flight delays, simply choose one of the incredible value offers on www.discoverireland.ie to plan your perfect road trip.

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TravelBriefs Discover Dinosaurs CLOSE to the centre of the city of Teruel, in the Aragon region of Spain, you’ll find Dinopolis, a theme park where children and adults alike can have fun discovering all the secrets of the exciting world of dinosaurs. It was conceived as a park with an educational slant, and its various attractions offer a panoramic view of the giants who once walked the earth: the dinosaurs. www.dinopolis.com.

ing wharfs west of Pontevedra, offers access to pleasant hiking trails and secluded white sand beaches. The market sells fresh fish, fine cheeses, organic breads, and honey.

The town’s popular seafood festival draws flocks of visitors during the first two weeks of THE self-proclaimed October. For further “Paraiso de Marisco” information go to (Shellfish Paradise), O’Grove, a tranquil fish- www.pescanatur.es

Shellfish and Seafood Festival Ireland has plenty to see and do for fans of the open road

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GoingOUT GoingOUT MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 The Classic Motown Songbook with The Jewelettes CONTINUING with some of the classic, timeless tunes that The Mill has been delighting patrons with recently, classic Motown songs will fill the air as The Jewelettes, backed by a three-piece brass section, piano/keyboards, bass, drums, guitar and percussion, croon their way through some of the classic Motown hits of yesteryear. The music starts at 8pm on Saturday, September 24, with admission costing €18/€15.

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 Faith Healer FURTHER cementing Draiocht’s reputation for hosting topclass drama, Brian Friel’s Faith Healer takes to the stage, ready to bring the audience on a journey across Scotland and Wales with a faith healer and his companions, as he meets the sick by forests and mountains. But are Frank’s miraculous cures real, and what is the price the afflicted must pay? See this dramatic production of Faith Healer on Saturday, September 24 at 8pm, with admission costing €18/€14 conc.

PAVILION THEATRE 01 231 2929 The Admirable Crichton A LESSER-known work by the author of Peter Pan, JM Barrie, there’s a lot that modern audiences will still enjoy in this tale of Edwardian Era manners and “place”. An examination of the then English class structure, the Loam family, and their servants, are shipwrecked on an island.

But who will serve whom far from society? See this timeless tale nightly at 8.15pm from Tuesday, September 27 to Saturday, October 1.

“Oh my God – I’m you, and you’re me! Wait, who am I, again?” Identity confusion sets in for best friends Dave (Jason Bateman) and Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) after they mysteriously swap bodies/minds, and have to try and figure out how to reclaim their own lives and identities again

A change for the worse Someone change the body-swap template, please! This foulmouthed addition to the genre just doesn’t add anything good ...

Q KATE CROWLEY

THERE are some things in life that even I just don’t understand. Who coughed up the cash to make The Tempest (lost in unreleased limbo)?

Why is Ozzy Ozborne a star, but an equally befuddled Mr Crowley not? And why does Hollywood make body-swap films every so often?

True to form, here comes another one – and starring Ryan Reynolds, quickly becoming Tinseltown’s equivalent to Springfield’s Troy McClure as, shall we say, he stars in one less-thanOscar-challenging film after another.

If the day ever arrives where I see him starting a public information film with the words: “Hi, I’m Ryan Renolds. You may remember me from such films as The Green Lantern, and Change-Up...” – well, let’s say that I won’t be surprised.

FILM OF THE WEEK: The Change-Up ++ (16) 112 mins Director: David Dobkin Starring: Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Olivia Wilde, Leslie Mann, and cosmic identity confusion

OUR VERDICT: IF YOU like toilet humour, a fascination with breasts, and various other cinematic low-hanging fruit, this is the film for you, as ChangeUp aims low (even in the dull body-swap genre) and lands even lower. Reynolds’ many fans (and, presumably, Bateman also has some) may lap this up, but it feels like little more than a more foulmouthed (and minded) version of a hundred 1970s Disney films ...

Seeing as every Abbott needs a Costello, here he’s teamed up with Jason Bateman as the second partner in this tag-team comedy. But who’s on first?

Well, they have equally important roles, as Mitch (Reynolds) and Dave (Bateman) are best friends who’ve grown up together, even though they’re no longer quite as close as they once were.

Actually, they’re pretty different guys, as Mitch is a footloose singleton, while Dave is buried in family life.

Unsurprisingly, both

men see aspects in the other’s life that they’re envious of – Mitch, of Dave’s stability and family life, and Dave, of Mitch’s irresponsible freedom to do what he likes.

What can the guys do?

Well, as luck would have it, after a drunken night out together, something mysterious happens, and both men wake up the next morning inside each other’s body.

So, Mitch is now Dave, and – well, you can work the other part out, I’m sure. Mamma mia! What an unexpectedly wonderful opportunity the uni-

verse has given them!

Ah, if only. Their alltoo-brief-relief at being able to live it up in the skin of the best buddy they’re a little jealous of soon passes for the guys who, sure, have changedup their lives (what a clunky term!), but which, as always, turns out to be far from the carefree/cosy life that they’d thought it would be like.

So, with friends, colleagues and family members beginning to wonder what’s wrong with Mitch/ Dave and Dave/Mitch, and why they’re acting so strange – while at the same time playing dectective in disguise, trying to see if they can improve each other’s life – the guys have to work out how, instead of changing up, they can change back (ah, now it makes sense!) to their old lives, and bodies, that they suddenly appreciate. It’s a wonderful life ahead if they can, but can they?

There are plenty of scenes in the film that bring to mind what I suspect an old Italian friend might dub as “bunga bunga”, but which are, perhaps, a little foreheadcreasening for some of us gals to sit through.

Perhaps somewhere along the way a little of the spirit of Benny Hill got changed-up into either of the characters, or the writers, but, as my savvy dear daughter Crowleyetta would say: “Hmmmmmmmm ...”

And so, as far as somewhat sexist, laddish comedies go, I’ve seen worse.

However, I’ve also seen better – and so have you, dear reader – making this a film that, sure, you could go and see, or which you could change-up at the cinema to see something a little more entertaining instead.

No one ever said that finding a good, substitute film to watch was going to be Ozzy ...

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Chosing that special venue EVERY woman dreams of a fairy-tale wedding day, in a luxurious and stylish venue, and every princess wants to get married in a castle.

In the shadow of Trim Castle, which casts it’s magical charm on the area that surrounds it, the Trim Castle Hotel’s Wedding Fair and Fashion Extravaganza event takes place on Sunday, October 2, from 2 to 6pm.

Trim Castle Hotel sits with quiet authority overlooking the mystical Trim Castle and the

adjoining rolling lawns of St Patrick’s Church.

We d d i n g s a t t h e hotel have the benefit of overlooking the castle, and, for those who have attended an event, there,they will agree that looking onto the Castle alight in romantic colour amongst the evening sky is a breathtaking scene.

It brings character and charm to an already very special day.

Trim Castle Hotel is a stand-out choice for a wedding reception as it possesses the old-world charisma of the histori-

cal Anglo-Norman castle, which it overlooks, and the contemporary standards of fine food and decor.

The hotel also boasts a rooftop terrace from which guests can admire the impressive castle. If you are lucky to host your wedding there, know that your guests will be talking about it for a long time to come.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the Great Hall banqueting suite and pre-function area allow a view of the castle and church lawns that is

truly inspirational. The roof-top garden, located on the third floor, provides the ultimate backdrop for wedding photography, with spectacular views over the grounds of Trim Castle and the surrounding area.

At Trim Castle Hotel, the team aspire to make wedding days the most memorable and enjoyable day for the couples who celebrate their marriage there. To achieve this, their wedding team assures you of personal and professional attention in the planning and

preparation of your special celebration.

An all-inclusive package is available on key dates in 2012 and 2013 for only €55pp. There are also excellent packages available for January and February 2013.

For further information, please contact the wedding co-ordinators at Trim Castle Hotel on 046-9483000, or email info@trimcastlehotel. com. For more information, see www.trimcastleweddings.com or www.trimcastlehotel. com.

A special day awaits couples at Trim Castle Hotel

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New trends in honeymoons AS each new generation ties the knot and enters the honeymoon market, they bring their own tastes and desires on travel.

Destinations, resorts, and activities that thrilled previous newly-wed couples may now be less appealing, or not as attainable, due to political and economic reasons.

Thankfully, new trends and exotic destinations always emerge, offering Irish couples fresh opportunities for fun and relaxation. So, before you plan your honeymoon, check out the latest offers, talk

to an expert and choose a destination to suit you!

Honey mooning in European Union countries mean shorter flight times, Old World cultures, the euro and romantic cities such as Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Prague, Istanbul or Copenhagen, to name but a few. Sunny Mediterranean beaches, great food and wine and an endless choice of hotels will suit any budget.

Cruising is romantic and cost-effective and you can sail into glamorous ports such as Monte Carlo, Cozumel and

Miami. Thinking of having your wedding aboard ship or renewing your vows at sea? – the new generation ships offer extensive and varied facilities and you can be as active as you want, remain occupied from morning till night and see the sights without going broke. Smart !

For many couples, A frica represents a dream honeymoon, and a favourable dollar/euro exchange has made many previously expensive destinations, such as Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana, much more accessible.

Combining the Serengeti with Zanzibar, the Kruger Park with Mauritius or the Kingdom of the Pharaohs and a cruise on the Nile, is a never forgotten safari and beach experience.

Other hot destinations include Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Borneo, Brazil and Jordan. All offer unique and unforgettable honeymoons and have never been more inspiring.

So, before you plan your honeymoon, talk to GoHop.ie and check out the latest ways to celebrate one.

The new trends in exotic destinations include places such as India’s Taj Mahal (above) and Egypt’s Kingdom of the Pharaohs

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Man’s guide to choosing a ring SO, the time has come to pop the question, eh? If you’re thinking of going down on one knee and asking her to marry you in the traditional way that women love, you’d better have the engagement ring ready.

While it’s becoming more popular for couples to decide to become engaged in an off-hand manner, and then venture down to the jewellers to choose the engagement ring together, many women still feel there’s something special about wearing a ring their beau has chosen especially for them.

The Right Choice

Before you can even

consider looking at rings, you need to find out a few basic things: • What is her ring size?

• Does she prefer yellow or white gold?

•Does she prefer simple styles, or would she prefer an engagement ring that will be instantly noticed?

By studying the kind of jewellery she generally wears, you can find out a lot about her tastes. If she wears simple jewellery, this is probably a sign that a diamond solitaire may be more appropriate than a flashy engagement ring carrying a cluster of gems.

The ring you choose should reflect her personality – she’ll be wearing it for a long time, after all.

The Cost

Once you’ve decided on a style, it’s time to determine how much you can spend on the ring.

Traditionally, a man is expected to spend at least the equivalent of two months’ salary, although a lesser amount is acceptable these days.

There are several reasons why the engagement ring was expected to be so costly: • So that the young lady and, not least, her family would know that you had made a conscious effort at saving in order to propose to her.

• By saving for the ring, you show that you’re also capable of saving for a future home.

The ring you choose should reflect her personality

• Should the couple fall upon hard times, there would always be the ring to “pawn” in order to get through.

Buying the ring

Before you go to the jewellers, ask around and try to determine which jewellers offer the kind of service you need. If you’re buying a diamond- set ring, you’ll want a guarantee that the stone is conflict-free, and you’ll want re-sizing included in

the price. You’ll also want at least a 12-month guarantee against loss of the stone, due to faulty craftsmanship or defects in the materials used. Make sure the metal is properly hallmarked, that diamonds carry a certificate, including the carat and grading of the stone, and that the jeweller provides a guarantee that the diamonds are conflict free.

With thanks to Adam, Sapphire Jewellers, Skerries, Tel. 8490063.

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Have your wedding cake – and eat it!

ALL the details matter on your special day, but one that people remember is the wedding cake.

It can be memorable, traditional or just plain ordinar y – William and Kate had a simple chocolate biscuit cake as their wedding cake – but taking some time to think about what you want from your cake, and who will make it for you, is time well spent.

Here, Amy from Cakea-licious, the bespoke wedding bakers, goes through some things to consider when choosing your wedding cake.

“One of the best ways to select your cake maker is to go by recommendations from friends or family.

Someone you know is bound to have needed

a professionally crafted cake at some stage and you want to know what the company was like to deal with, as well as how good their cake tasted.

Consider how many people you will need to feed to help you decide the cake size to go for.

Fruit cake and chocolate biscuit cake usually go further than sponge cakes. Most cake makers now offer a wide range of cake flavours, so you don’t have to stick to the traditional fruit cake.

Sponge cakes can come with a variety of flavoured cream fillings, such as strawberry or lemon if you like something light. You could have dark or white chocolate biscuit cake, red velvet or chocolate

sponge. If you wanted a bit of variety, you could have a different flavour for each tier.

You should also let your cake maker know at the beginning if there are any food allergies to consider, to see if they can accommodate you.

Give plenty of notice for your cake order, especially in the busier months of May to September.

Colour co-ordinated W hen it comes to choosing a colour for your cake or cake decorations consider copying the colour of your flowers or bridesmaid dresses, or you can tie your design in to match your invitations.

If you’re stuck for ideas for your cake,

Take time to think about what you want from your cake and who will make it for you

there are several wedding publications full of inspiration. You should also check out wedding websites, which often have galleries of wedding cakes among their planning tools. Looking at lots of cakes will help you figure out what you

love and hate about each one and guide you when choosing your own.

Think about your cake topper – do you want figurines or would you prefer to have something that looks like it’s part of your cake? Lots

of people have personalised wedding toppers now; sometimes these are given as gifts, so make sure you leave a space on your cake if you intend having one of these. It’s also worth keeping in mind the size of the cake topper when

choosing your cake size to keep everything in proportion and prevent it looking top-heavy.

If you can collect your cake yourself you may be able to save the delivery charge, although some bigger cakes would need to be assembled in situ by the cake maker, so this may not always be possible.

Did you know that the traditional wedding cake has three tiers to represent the engagement, wedding and eternity rings? Your cake will be one of the centrepieces of your day, and will reflect your personalities, so let your imagination take flight!”

With thanks to Amy from Cake-a-licious, visit www.cake-a-licious.ie or call 087 9800995.

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Get your skin in tip-top shape for the big day ACHIEVING a flawlesslooking complexion for your big day has never been easier, with an array of creams and serums on the market that will leave you with a radiant and glowing visage.

Favoured by royals, such as the Duchess of Cambridge and TV reality star, Kim Kardashian, for their big day, it isn’t difficult to understand why classic skincare company, Lancome, is a firm favourite with brides-tobe.

Already a hit with beauty editors across the city, the French brand’s latest miracle serum, Visionnaire, does exactly what it says on the cover and is ideal for keeping your skin in tip-top shape throughout your wedding day, not to mention the weeks leading up to it.

A skin-correcting serum, it leaves complexions looking visibly transformed – the texture feels refined, wrinkles appear reduced, pigmentation irregularities are reduced

and pores are tightened.

The Visionnaire customised formula was developed around the specific qualities of LR 2412, to maximise its effectiveness and for optimal performance. It can be used on all skin types, even sensitive skin.

Its texture melts into the skin and instantly permeates it. From application, the skin feels transformed, enveloped in a luxurious sensation – skin appears soft, silky and supple.

Armani’s Youth Regenerator (above) and Lancome’s Visionnaire LR 2412

Visionnaire (LR 2412) (€70) can be used on all skin types, including sensitive skin and on the eye contour, and worn all year round. For maximum benefit, use at night.

Other creams and serums to definitely check out are in Armani’s Regenessence luxury range of products.

As the company says – no matter what their age, when women look at their skin, their concerns change.

Wrinkles are a visible sign of aging, but now women want more. Reducing and treating wrinkles is no longer enough.

Women want what a surgeon cannot offer – a wonderful skin texture.

One that is smooth, velvety and even. Now women are looking to target all the signs of aging that can occur in their skin, and to target everything at the same time – wrinkles, radiance, texture.

Hence, the company’s new Regenessence range, which includes a Multi-Corrective Rejuvenating Cream (€85), a Youth Regenerator Serum (€95), Eye Rejuvenating Serum (€60) and Cosmetic Water (€40). The products will leave you with a dewy, peachesand-cream complexion, leaving you with one less thing to worry about on your wedding day.

Dove takes the worry away for whole day FROM making sure you are picture perfect to worrying about table plans, there is sure to be a multitude of things on your mind when it comes to your big day.

And the last thing you need to worry about is perspiration.

Dove’s new Beauty Finish doesn’t just offer 24-hour antiperspirant protection, but also transforms underarms to give them a natural glow with a beautiful finish.

Dove Beauty Finish contains pearlescent mica, an iridescent mineral known to

enhance the natural look of skin.

The innovative formula of Dove Beauty Finish contains onequarter moisturising cream and is enriched with pearlescent mica, leaving skin soft, smooth and even-toned. With its long-lasting antiperspirant and skin caring qualities, women can now feel more confident and have the freedom to wear whatever they please to show off their gorgeous underarms.

Dove Beauty Finish provides 24-hour protection against under-arm wetness and odour and helps skin appear flawless all day long.

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Pick your perfect wedding package THE award-winning Castleknock Hotel and Country Club is now considered by many to be the premier wedding venue in Dublin.

Set just outside Castleknock village, in close proximity to the Strawberr y Beds and the Phoenix Park, the hotel is a contemporary-styled alternative to the traditional hotel venue.

There is a choice of two wedding rooms, the larger Phoenix Suite or the more intimate Park Restaurant.

The hotel also has a stunning room, with a balcony on the first floor with views of the local countryside, for civil wedding ceremonies.

The hotel has a number of key strengths that tick most couples’ checklist.

There are two bars inside

the main ballroom and an adjacent smoking terrace, so you maintain the atmosphere and don’t lose your guests.

Mood lighting and chair covers create an elegant ambience and the flexible layout of the room allows for various setups.

In addition, St Mochta’s church in Porterstown, located just 700 metres from the hotel, is one of the most picturesque churches in Dublin and is extremely popular for weddings.

Castleknock Hotel has won no fewer than 12 awards since 2009. Their greatest strength is their service excellence and the quality of their food.

With an AA Rosette Award for the third year running, Best Food and Drink Experience 2010

from D15 Chamber of Commerce, and the Customer Service Excellence Award for the past two years running from The Fingal Chamber of Commerce, they’ll make sure that you have a wedding day you’ll remember.

Check out the brand new Pick a Perk Package for 2012 and 2013 weddings, a unique offer that allows you to create your own perfect wedding package tailored to your individual taste. So now you don’t have to pay for an inclusive package with items you don’t particularly need or want.

Make an appointment with Jenni or Audrey, their wedding co-ordinators for a tour of the hotel facilities by calling (01) 640 6300 or email events@chcc.ie

The Castleknock Hotel and Country Club Hotel just outside Castleknock village

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RTE star Duncan Stewart helps launch new Energy Saver Centre

Saving energy with the new B&Q centre PAUL HOSFORD

RTE star Duncan Stewart was in Liffey Valley last week to launch B&Q’s new Energy Saver Centre.

T he B&Q Energ y Saver Centre is the first of its kind for B&Q and is designed to help customers looking for costeffective, energy-saving measures for their home.

With fully qualified energy experts on hand, it will offer expert advice, a free, no-obligation home- energy audit, DIY energy-saving products and fully guaranteed installations of energy measures, such as internal and external insulation, boiler upgrades and solar panels.

Duncan says that with energy becoming a bigger cost, homeowners will need to look more closely at the money they spend on heating and lighting.

“As energy costs rise, and they will continue to rise, people will become more and more conscious of the ways they use energy.

“It’s critical that companies like B&Q do things like this, somewhere you can get advice, generic advice that isn’t about pushing products, and look at each home’s individual circumstances and see what homeowners can do.”

Duncan says that he is aware of a growing problem with “fuel poverty” in Ireland – people who don’t have enough money to heat their homes. “ We h a v e a b o u t 400,000 houses in fuel poverty. Even something like a fuel allowance isn’t solving that problem.”

In that regard, the issue of getting more for your money is an obvi-

ous concern and Duncan says that there are many small things that homeowners can do to ensure that their money is well spent.

“If you look at the average house, you can’t do everything, you just can’t afford to.

“Insulation is the most important thing. You can put renewable energy in and do a lot of things, but the most important is to get the building right.

Bring down the energy rating as much as you can.

“A typical house should be setting targets to bring your energy costs down to 20% of what it is.

“That is a realistic target, when you look at how much energy we waste.

We spend on average €2,000 a year on energy.

“That is down to things like poor insulation and boiler efficiency.”

In terms of what can be done on a practical level, Duncan has key areas that he recommends, the first of which is insulation.

“Insulation and air tightness will help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Make sure the attic is well insulated and, if at all possible, look to insulating walls.

“Replacing old boilers with more efficient ones is a very practical one, too,” said Duncan.

B&Q Liffey Valley’s in-store energy expert, Vivien Deering, also said that the centre can offer customers a valuable resource.

“Our Energy Saver Centre is a one-stop shop for anyone considering an energy upgrade to their home. We give our customers simple and straightforward advice on

ANSWERS TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE QUESTIONS

ENERGY BILLS Q – My dad died last year leaving a property worth between € 100,000 and € 130,000, jointly owned. My mother died six months later without making a will. There are two surviving children with my sister wanting to purchase the house from me. Can I transfer my share to my sister or will she have to buy me out ? What is the best way to deal with this so as not to cause us tax or additional stamp duty ? Would I be liable for Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT). Thanks. Jimmy, Co Kildare.

A - When your dad died, the property, along with all his possessions automatically passed to your mother, irrespective of whether a will was made or not. There was also no tax liability for your mother. Her untimely death and intestate (without making a will) means you now have to go through administration to formalise the handing down of her assets to you both.

Whatever happens, if you decide to keep the family home and transfer your share to your sister or leave it in your joint names, stamp duty of 1% is payable – replacing the Consanguinity Tax which allowed a 50% reduction on the previous higher rates. Plus legal fees, of course.

There are three categories of Capital Acquisition Tax, where exceeding the thresholds below, the rate of 25% tax applies.

1. Parent to child (plus stepchildren)

€332,084

2. Sibling to sibling, nephew, niece etc €33,208 3. All others

€16,604

Therefore, as you are well inside the first threshold, neither your sister nor yourself will have to pay any tax on the inheritance from your mother.

However, if the property has been left to you on a joint basis, transferring your share to your sister at that point if it is already in your joint names WILL involve a CAT tax liability of 25% over the threshold. Your share is worth €65,000 and if you pass this share to your sister, you will incur for your sister both CAT liability (€ 65,000 less threshold of € 33,208 = € 31,792 at 25% Energy expert and energy saving ambassador, Duncan Stewart, with Mark Gould

= €7,948 tax she will have to pay) and 1% stamp duty

(left), MD B&Q Ireland, who were on hand to officially launch the Energy Saver

(€650) plus, of course, the legal fees. Even receiving

Centre at B&Q, Liffey Valley.

€65,000 from your sister directly will incur a CAT tax

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how best to improve energy efficiency in their home and, ultimately, how this can save them money.

“We offer a free, no-

obligation home-energy audit, where I will visit you in your home and provide you with a report based on your property

bill for you. Best advice ? Either sell the property and

detailing what actions you can take to improve the efficiency of your home. These actions can range from simple DIY measures, such as fitting energy-efficient light bulbs or installing draught excluders to installed measures, such as a solar thermal panel or high-efficiency boiler.”

For further information on the B&Q Liffey Valley Energy Saver Centre, visit www.energysaverscheme.ie

split the proceeds – no stamp duty or CAT tax – or leave your interest in the property with a provision that if your sister dies or sells the property, your 50% interest given to you by your mother is retained for you and your estate, while she could also give you a monthly income (taxable) for the use of your 50% share . This could be € 213.96 per month based on the best NET deposit account rate currently (3.95%).

Best of luck.

Contact John with your money questions at jlowe@moneydoctor.ie or visit his website at www.moneydoctor.ie. John Lowe, Fellow of the Institute of Bankers, is founder and managing director of Money Doctor

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SOLHEIM CUP: BOYNE VALLEY GEARS UP FOR INTERNATIONAL GOLF COMPETITION

Europe and USA all set for battle at Killeen Castle sport@gazettegroup.com

AS THE Boyne Valley prepares to host one of the biggest international events in its history, the 2011 Solheim Cup, local businesses are welcoming visitors in style by staging a huge array of entertainment in the area throughout September.

Up to 7,000 foreign visitors from the US and throughout Europe are expected to cheer on

their respective teams.

Hotel accommodation is filling up quickly, with some special offers still available in the Boyne Valley region.

A local steering group, comprised of key representatives from the Boyne Valley region including, Meath Tourism, Meath local authorities, hoteliers, vintners, local communities and Failte Ireland, have been working to ensure the region is showcased in

the best possible manner to all visitors during the event.

Over 40 events have been organised to coincide with the staging of the Solheim Cup which include festivals such as the Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival and the Terrific Trim Festival.

A range of cultural and musical nights are being staged including a culture night at the Solstice Arts Centre in Navan featuring the Irish Chamber

Vice-captain of Europe in the Solheim Cup, Annika Sorenstram, with with Marjorie McCorduck, president of the Irish Ladies Golf Union and the 2011 ILGU Junior medal winners, including Meabh Holden from Newlands

Orchestra, a traditional Irish music session in the nearby Dunsany GAA Club, and an evening with Liam O’Connor at Knightsbrook Hotel.

There is something for everyone, from a National Hunt Meeting at Navan Racecourse, to an Irish Night and Pig Roast

to name just a few. There is also more golf on offer with the Irish dynamos, the Maguire twins, playing in the PING Junior Solheim Cup 2011, at Knightsbrook.

Michael Killeen, chairman of the local steering group said: “This is a tremendous opportunity for

the Boyne Valley region to showcase all we have to offer as the area prepares to be centre-stage in front of tens of thousands of visitors and millions worldwide.

“Locals are working hard and determined to put on a great show. the Boyne Valley region is

offering great value for guests to come, stay and experience the area”.

To find special offers on accommodation during the Solheim Cup, visit www.discoverireland.ie/ golf, and go directly to the Event Package Offers section, or see www.solheimcupmeath.ie.

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Supporters brave the elements before the match

Some debate over tactics against the USA

Flying the flag for Ireland

World Cup ’11 Breakfast of champions at Malahide ALAHIDE Rugby Club hailed the start of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign with an early-morning breakfast at the club, when the boys in green opened their campaign against the USA at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth last weekend.

Though the match had it’s ups and downs, the supporters were delighted to be able to cheer on the team in the clubhouse and have a hearty meal on hand to fuel the cheers.

Breakfasteers get ready for the start of the match and the big day with a fry-up

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Fans at Estuary Road cheer on the boys in green

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The ultimate honour at last

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Dublin’s heroics at Croke Park last weekend was the culmination of a journey that has seen the best players in the county claim their destiny Kilmacud Crokes named

BE R N A R D B r o g a n summed up the feeling that stretched across the capital on Sunday afternoon shortly after Dublin lifted the Sam Maguire trophy for the first time in 16 years when he said: “You couldn’t write it in a fairy tale.”

But the fairy tale came true in what was a dream final for the Dubs, putting years of disappointment in the All-Ireland senior football championship behind them with a win that spoke of the class and commitment that flows not only through the county team, but all of the teams in the county.

The foundations of the victory were laid when Pillar Caffrey was manager of the side, and his ability to instil a professional attitude and selfbelief in his Dublin side

The defeat in his first season in charge against last Sunday’s opponents, which saw Kerry positively crush Dublin by a 17-point margin in the quarter-final, was a stark

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is something that Pat Gilroy has taken to the next level since he took over as Dublin manager two years ago.

Dublin’s success in the All-Ireland final was a deserved conclusion to the season

illustration of the qualities that his Dublin team would need to possess to reach the next level of footballing achievement.

And that they did in 2010, reaching the semifinal on the back of their first win against Tyrone in 15 years. However, heartbreak was on the cards as the Rebel forces conspired to keep Dublin out of the final again.

Defeat came only by a point, but the margin was again an indication that a tilt at the ultimate prize in Gaelic football was only just beyond their reach, and that the same determination would see them progress further again.

Disappointing showings in the Leinster final against Wexford, and again in the All-Ireland semi-final against Donegal, had many expecting a repeat of the 2009 encounter against Kerry, but the side that took

the field at Croke Park last Sunday were not the same.

From 1 to 15, there was an edge and a determination that ran like electricity through the side and transferred to the crowd in the stadium, and to those watching on TV around the country, that this was a Dublin team who had the mental and physical capability to go the extra distance.

Hearts were breaking, however, when Kerry went four points clear with seven minutes to go. Dublin had, to all purposes, shut down, and had only a Bernard Brogan point to show for their endeavours in the second half.

But Kevin McManamon’s incisive run and finish set up the most thrilling end to an AllIreland final in many years, proving the side’s strength in depth. Kevin Nolan added a point, and the scores tied as the clock ticked into overtime and fingernails were bitten to the quick.

With everything pointing to a return to HQ two weeks later, and with bare seconds left on the clock, a free was awarded to the Dubs just inside the Kerry half. There was one man with the previous to be able to step up to the challenge that would define Dublin’s, and his own destiny and place in history.

Stephen Clu xton’s

form throughout the season as top-point scorer meant that he was called to step forward and make the kind of kick from a placed ball that he had been striking over all season. This was the most important kick of a football all season, and he did not disappoint, the ball bisecting the uprights as he was already trotting back to his goal.

It was an epic victory, worthy of an inspired team who have come together over recent years to finally reach their potential on the biggest stage.

The 2011 vintage was made up of those players whose ability, consistency and belief in the cause has made Dublin GAA a pleasure to report upon over the last five years.

The club system underpins Dublin’s success and, without the support of clubs across the capital, Dublin would not have reached the heights they achieved at Croke Park, nor the heights that has seen Dublin’s representative teams reach the final stages of no less than five championships in recent weeks.

Those sides that did not get so far are stuffed with talent and are developing all the time, with new blood adding to old heads and creating teams capable of defeating the best in the country on any given Sunday.

as Best Club contenders KILMACUD Crokes have been shortlisted as one of the clubs who have been touting their greatest achievements in their bid to become Ethiad Airways’ Best Club Down Under.

Etihad, sponsor of the GAA Hurling AllIreland senior championship, challenged clubs around the country to tell it what their greatest achievement was.

Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club got their nomination on the basis of the ability of club to introduce new children to Gaelic games, improve their skills and instil a passion for hurling and Gaelic football in them.

Etihad will fly the first team from the winning club to Australia, where it will train with GAA legend Nicky English ahead of the challenge game of a lifetime against an Australian select team as the curtain-raiser for the International Rules match between Ireland and Australia in the Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

To vote for Kilmacud in the competition, see www.etihadgaa.ie.

Kop legends take on Bohs in charity match LIVERPOOL legends Jason McAteer, John Aldridge, Sammy Lee, Phil Babb, Don Hutchinson, Ray Houghton and Alan Kennedy, to name but a few, will take on Kevin Hunt and his Bohemians legends team at Dalymount Park, this Sunday, September 25 at 3pm, with all proceeds in aid of the Chernobyl Children’s Trust.

A Gala Dinner will follow the match at

8pm in the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra.

Johnny Lyons from Dublin ’s 98FM will host the event and the dinner will include a four-course meal, a meet and greet with the players, and a postdinner Q&A session with the legends from both sides.

Match tickets cost €10 for adults, €5 for under-14s and €25 for a family of two adults and two children and can be purchased on www.ticketmaster. ie. Tickets to the Gala Dinner are €40 and can be booked by contacting Fiona on 086 3393913.

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GOLF: MALAHIDE CLUB DUO VICTORIOUS IN ILGU COMPETITION

United storm ahead with sixth straight win MALAHIDE United continued their storming start to the season with a sixth successive win in the LSL Sunday Senior One, moving them eight points clear of the pack at this early stage of the season.

They recorded a 2-0 away win at Greystones AFC last Sunday – their fourth win on the road so far – to add to an emphatic win over Celbridge Town a week earlier.

Glen Crowe has been showing his eye for the target in the run, helping the side to a massive 24 goals from their seven games to date to see the chasers trailing in their wake, with Verona eight points back and promoted Sacred Heart and Drogheda Town a point further back, giving Vinnie Perth’s side a healthy lead thus far.

Summerfest set for next weekend THE 2011 Tesco mobile SARI Summerfest, the largest intercultural soccer tournament in Ireland, is set to take part this year at the Garda and Camogie Sports Grounds, in Phoenix Park on September 10 and 11 from 11am to 5pm each day.

The Summerfest will also coinciude with the CONCERN kitefest, where kite flyers from around the world will display their kites and give kite workshops for children.

The two-day festival also includes a wide array of entertainment for all the family.

For more information, see www. facebook.com/sarireland.

Castleknock Celtic seeking ladies talent CASTLEKNOCK Celtic FC’s ladies and girls section are recruiting new talent to the cllub for the soccer season starting later this month.

If you were born in 1996 or earlier, visit the club’s website at www.castleknockceltic.com, and pass on your name and contact details in the How To Join section provided on the site.

The club are also looking to recruit girls born in 2001/2002 to play soccer in the DubliGirls Soccer League.

Malahide GC’s foursomes team claimed the ILGU Interclub championship title in Ardee last weekend

The fantastic foursome sport@gazettegroup.com

MALAHIDE produced a superb performance to claim the senior foursomes on the final day of play at the 2011 ILGU Interclub Championships in Ardee.

Following disruptions to Friday’s play due to heavy rain, the final of the intermediate and minor cup, in addition to the semi-finals of the senior foursomes, had to be suspended due to fading light.

Play recommenced on Saturday at 8.20am, with the semi-finals of the senior foursomes. Enniscorthy held a slender advantage against City of Derry

overnight, and continued their progress to record a 3-0 win.

The second semi-final, between Roscommon and Malahide, was a much closer affair.

With the second match ending in favour of Roscommon, and Malahide taking the last match, it was up to the Malahide pairing of Alison Taylor and Olive Shannon at the top of the order to send their side through to the final, thanks to a fine victory at the third extra play-off hole.

Earlier on, Lily Owens and Rosemary Byrne had chalked up an impressive 4&2 victory over Rosemary O’Brien and

Charity champions: Sylvester’s U-15s hurl for Concern ST SYLVESTER’S Under-15 hurling cap-

tain, Karl Archbold, recently presented a cheque for €600 to Cathy Murphy from CONCERN after the young hurlers had raised funds for the charity based on pledges recieved from parents, relatives and friends based on the score in an Under-15 match. People pledged money per goal scored and an amount per point scored, and the side racked up 7-9 in the match, bringing a large sum of money to the cause of addressing famine relief in Somalia.

Blaithin O’Brien.

Sally Casey and Noreen Farrell, however, were undone on a similar scoreline by Mary Seymour and Paula Keane, to leave the tie very much in the balance, before Taylor and Shannon got the vital point for a 2-1 win.

Malahide maintained their momentum in the final, this time claiming victory on the 18th green in the final match.

Alison Taylor and Olive Shannon were again in fine form, recording a 4&3 win in the first match to level the tie, following an earlier win for Enniscorthy’s Jennifer King and Connie Doyle in the second game.

There was never much separating the final pairings with Enniscorthy moving to 1up after 13 holes, but finding themselves 1 down after 15, only to level the tie on 16.

Regulation pars for both sides at the 17th saw the teams all square playing the final hole.

Malahide’s well-struck tee shot found the heart of the green at the par 3 18th, while Enniscorthy came up short of the green and failed to get up and down, leaving their 8ft downhill putt agonisingly short.

L i l y O we n s t h e n stepped forward to convert from 5ft and lift the trophy for the Dublin side.

Portmarnock’s men, meanwhile, laid claim to their first Chartis Cup since 2003 when they won the title at Castlerock GC in Lisburn last weekend.

They won it in real style, closing out the top three matches against their Warrenpoint opposition in quick succession.

James Fox accounted for Paul Reavey, of Warrenpoint, on the 18th green, winning by a twohole margin, while Geoff Lenehan won the second match against David Barron by 2&1.

Irish International John Greene sealed the win for Portmarnock, closing out Colm Campbell Jnr by 3&2.

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AISLING MCGING: DUBLIN DENIED CROWN BY CORK

CLUB NOTICEBOARD ST SYLVESTER’S “WE WILL never be able to describe

evening at 8pm in Fingallians against

this feeling: Heaven,” said Micheal

St Anne’s of Wexford in the Leinster

McCarthy.

club championship.

Congratulations to Micheal McCa-

Next Saturday we will again be

rthy, Conor Meaney who played bril-

hosting the All-Ireland ladies’ sevens

liantly for the minors and Eoghan

in what is the busiest and one of the

Boyne and Stephen Cunningham who

best day’s of the year. Come out and

represented the club with pride on

support the ladies.

this historic day for Dublin football.

The Main to Malahide sponsored

We rejoice in your fantastic achieve-

cycle in aid of the wonderful Nicky

ments.

Cleere takes place on Friday, Sep-

Congratulations also to Aimee Haz-

tember 30 and Saturday, October 1.

ley, Lisa McIntyre and Sinead Treacy

The final stage takes place from Gor-

who also represented the club with

manstown to Malahide on Saturday

honour with the Dublin Ladies B team,

afternoon. Entry forms are available

but lost out to Cork on Saturday.

on the website, www.stsylvesters.ie

Two finals in two years with one

Last week’s lotto numbers were

brilliant victory last year is a great

18, 19, 24 and 8. There was no jackpot

record. They will be back in action

winner, and next week’s jackpot is

this week for the club on Thursday

€3, 650.

FINGALLIANS Dublin captain, Anne Clarke, from Naomh Mearnog, in action for Dublin against Cork. Pictures: GAA pics.com

Jackie Bs miss out on All-Ireland title AISLING MCGING C’SHIP Dublin Cork

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THERE was heartbreak for Fingal locals Sarah Stritch (St Margaret’s), Sarah Guilfoyle (St Finian’s), Aoife O’Reilly and Denise McKenna (both Fingllians) as the Dublin Senior B side came up just short against Cork in the Aisling McGing Memorial Championship in Nenagh last Saturday.

It reversed the result of a year ago, ending the Jackies’ reign as champions as the sides continued their dominance of the competition as the only counties to ever reach the final.

The Rebelettes’ number nine Brid O’Sullivan started the scoring in the second minute to set an early marker.

The Sky-Blues responded in kind as AFL International Cup

winner Nathalie Behan kicked a point of her own but O’Sullivan remained to the fore in the opening exchanges.

She sent in a cracker that caused Dublin ‘keeper Serena Hannon to pull off a spectacular diving save to maintain parity.

A squally shower soon added a slippery edge to the pitch which made for a tricky conditions as Cork’s Jenny Luddy put one over. Rebecca Davey from Skerries Harps cancelled it out but neither side could truly find their rhythm as the conditions slowed the game and it rarely got out of first gear.

Hannon did produce a second fine save from a Cork shot at goal but the rebound was subsequently put over the bar, giving the Munster women the edge, 0-5 to 0-4 ahead at the interval.

More showers saw the resumption delayed

further. Cork refocused quicker on the return to action, adding two points to creep ahead again.

Although Eadaoin McGuinness and Shona Barrett were putting in the hard yards in the middle of the park, the Dublin forwards had great difficulty in getting through the Cork defence.

And they were rattled when Hannah Tyrell’s challenge for the ball was adjudged a yellow card offence and went to the sin bin.

Although Cork did not capitalise fully on this, they did pick up a point

from play and one from a free in her absence; it also spurred on the girls in blue who equalised the Rebelette attempts with two points of their own. When the Towers’ woman returned, there was just a point in it in Cork’s favour but Dublin were unable to score again in the closing phases.

The talismanic Tyrell was subsequently injured and had to leave the game once more, and Cork prospered in the latter stages with a couple of frees, while Dublin could not find the route to the posts.

CHAMPIONS: Well done to the Paul

Hard luck to Denise and Aoife who

and the Dublin senior footballers as

were beaten by Cork in the Ladies

they returned Sam to the capital for

Senior B All-Ireland final on Satur-

the first time in 16 years.

day.

Check out the club Facebook page

Fingallians extends deepest sym-

and view pictures from Croke Park,

pathy to the Bambrick family. Ar

courtesy of Kyran O’Brien.

dheis De go raibh a hAnam dilis.

A big thank from all the members

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 2, 23,

to Tim and Noel for securing a record

29, 32 and 35. This week’s jackpot is

amount of tickets for the final.

€1,952.

FINGAL RAVENS WELL done to Darren (Butsy) Daly

try challenge for all age groups will

and the Dublin panel on winning the

take place next Sunday, September

All Ireland, congratulations also to

25 at 2pm at Kinsella’s Bridge, Lis-

Dublin County Chairman, Andy Ket-

popple. Come along and enjoy a great

tle.

family day out, which will include a

Our minor team play Castleknock next Sunday at 11am in Rolestown in the championship, best of luck to all involved.

Annual duck race and cross coun-

barbecue.

We would like to send our condolences to the family of Robin Fox. Please remember to support your club lotto each week.

ST FINIAN’S CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin

son away to O’Dwyer’s on Saturday

football team on winning the All-Ire-

evening.

land Final against Kerry. It’s a mas-

The Camogie Nursery is back Sat-

sive achievement and great credit to

urday mornings from 10 to 11am

all the players who have put in such a

for five- to seven-year-olds, new

huge effort in recent years.

recruits welcome.

Players from the squad have been

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 1, 10,

very helpful to the club over the

20 and 21. There was no winner. The

years and we will welcome them with

€50 winners are Gerry Drumm and

the Sam Maguire over the coming

Eamonn Murphy. Next week’s jack-

months.

pot will be €1,500.

The first team footballers won their final league match of the sea-

Check out the website for updates at www.stfinians.com

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The Boys in Blue celebrate beating Kerry at Croke Park in the senior football final

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Sixteen years of tears wiped away St Sylvester’s Michael McCarthy part of the Dublin panel that ended the county’s long wait for national glory STEPHEN FINDLATER malahidesport@gazettegroup.com

ST SYLVESTER’S sharp-shooter Michael McCarthy was the toast of Malahide this week as, having broken into Pat Gilroy’s extended Dublin panel earlier in the year, he claimed his first Celtic Cross last Sunday in Croke Park.

He was party to one of the great comebacks in Gaelic football history as Kevin McManamon’s goal, and a nerveless long-range free from Stephen Cluxton, were the pivotal moments that saw a Kerry lead turned on its head in the dying moments of the tie.

What followed was one of the biggest parties ever seen in the city as 50,000 Dubs greeted the side in Merrion square on Monday night.

The pinnacle of the game, it was a moment of huge emotion for all involved, with skipper Bryan Cullen, from Skerries, quick to pay tribute to the management team Pat Gilroy has

put in place.

“The lads have done a fabulous job since they took over, changed the whole mindset of the squad and turned around the careers of lads who looked finished, including myself, so we’ve only them to thank,” he said.

Describing the feeling of lifting the cup in front of the throngs of fans, he added: “It’s a bit surreal, to be honest, when you’re standing up there looking around.

“I was in a daze up there to be honest with you. We’ve had some heartbreaks over the years. At times it felt like this day was never going to come.”

It was an emotion echoed by star forward, Bernard Brogan, who described how he never wants the sensation to come to an end.

“An incredible feeling, obviously, and they had to pull me off the pitch there,” he said.

“The stewards were asking us to leave. I was sitting in the centre circle and I didn’t want to

leave. It’s a feeling you don’t get very often. I wanted to soak up every second of it.

“We obviously weren’t in a great position in the last six minutes or so but I thought back to the Donegal game, that we have dug this out before. Kevin McManamon was after coming off the bench and he was always going to go at players. I knew that something would come. In fairness to the man, he has been unbelievable all year and I am delighted for him. He’s just a legend.”

For McCarthy it is a huge milestone in his career and he will now rejoin his clubmates in their bid to crack the Dublin senior football championship when it resumes in earnest next week.

In the minor All-Ireland final, though, there was disappointment for Eoghan Boyne, Conor Meeney and Stephen Cunningham, who ended up on the wrong-side of a single point defeat to Tipperary in the curtain-raiser in Croke Park.