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October 13, 2011
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INSIDE: All the excitement at Fingal Enterprise Awards P10
Football: St Sylvester’s ladies reach Leinster final Page 32
Rugby: Malahide claim another win in Leinster League Page 28
ALSOINSIDE: GALLERIES ......................7 MOTORS ........................19 BUSINESS .................... 21 TRAVEL......................... 22 ENTERTAINMENT ........ 24 CLASSIFIEDS ............... 26
BIRTHDAY BASH: Miss Ireland celebrates in real style: See Page 7
Council plan for a new leisure route Q MIMI MURRAY
AMBITIOUS plans to create a walkway and cycle lane running from Malahide to the historic Newbridge Demesne were unveiled by Fingal County Council last week. However, the final 3.4km route has not been decided yet as the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) need to give approval due to the many species of birdlife
living in the area. According to the council, the entire route will need to be completed in one go and it may require FCC having to take out a compulsory purchase order (CPO) in order to obtain lands that are privately owned. It’s understood the most likely start of the walkway will be at Bisset Strand. Full story on Page 6
Backing Olympic hopefuls: Locals show support at Gala SHAUNA Melvin and Breeda Melvin were among over 100 guests at Malahide Rugby Club recently to enjoy a Gala night of dining and entertainment to support fundraising efforts in aid of Olympic hopefuls Ger Owens
and Scott Flanigan. Eighteen-year-old Scott, from Malahide, could be the youngest sailor at the Olympics if the pair qualify. Full Story on Page 3 and Gallery on Page 9
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TRANSPORT: DUBLIN RD ILLEGAL PARKING
REFUSE Fingal is third county council to opt out
Labour councillor Peter Coyle
Residents told: Tell the Gardai MIMI MURRAY
RESIDENTS living along the Dublin Road near St Sylvester’s School should inform the Gardai when people park illegally outside their homes, blocking their exits, the council has been told. Labour Councillor Peter Coyle asked the council to install double yellow lines from the school to just outside the Casino in order to prevent people from parking there. In a report, the council said: “There are double yellow or single yellow lines along both sides of Dublin Road, Malahide. These measures are considered to be adequate and it is not proposed to provide additional lining at this location. However, the existing lining will be repainted once proposed works by Bord Gais are completed. It should be noted that enforcement of parking regulations is a matter for An Garda Siochana.” Fine Gael Councillor
Anthony Lavin said there will be a lot more pressure once the cricket club has been built. “It is not at school times but when ad hoc events are held there that it is impossible for residents to get out of their houses,” he said. --------------------------
‘When ad hoc events are held there it is impossible for residents to get out of their houses,’
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He said more imagination was needed on behalf of the council in order to discourage people from parking there and a small initiative might go a long way. The manager said it was a matter for enforcement and residents should let the Gardai know if people park illegally outside their houses.
Malahide residents will soon see Panda trucks collecting waste
Panda is awarded contract on waste LAURA WEBB
PANDA Waste management has been awarded the contract to take over Fingal County Council’s waste collection service following a competitive sale process. The local authority is now the third Dublin council to opt out of the waste service. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council was the first to opt out of its collection service in May, 2010, because of “unsustainable losses” and later sold it to Panda. Earlier this year, South Dublin County Council sold their service to Greyhound Recycling and Recovery. Dublin City Council is also considering getting out of the waste service that is deemed “not via-
ble”. This week, FCC officials announced that it reached an agreement with Panda Waste Management, for the sale of its residential and commercial waste collection service, following a “competitive sale process” involving a number of waste management companies operating in the private sector. Fingal County Manager, David O’Connor said: “In November of this year, Fingal County Council will have had three successive years of cost reductions and falling income levels across our range of services. “The challenge of continuing to deliver core services becomes greater each year; with this in mind, an independent
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‘In November of this year, Fingal County Council will have had three successive years of cost reductions and falling income levels across our range of services.’
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Manager David O’Connor
review on the viability of our waste collection service was carried out earlier this year; and it concluded unequivocally,
that there was no prospect of this service being delivered by the council on a cost-neutral basis in the current competitive waste services market. “It is with regret therefore that the council has had to withdraw from the waste collection service. Today’s decision will allow Fingal County Council to deploy our staff and resources to other key service areas,” he said. The county manager went on to thank council staff involved in FCC’s waste services over the years, thanking them for their “committment and loyalty”. He also thanked the many thousands of residents who availed of the service, assuring them that they will continue
to receive the “normal waste collection service during the transition process to your new service provider. We will be working closely with Panda to ensure that the switchover is as seamless as possible”, the manager said. Managing Director at Panda, Eamon Waters, said: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to take care of all of Fingal’s household waste and recycling needs. We strive to deliver the highest standard of service at all times at competitive prices. “Fingal County Council are a very environmentally focused county council and we hope to continue this tradition on their behalf for the people of Fingal,” he said.
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EVENT Malahide Rugby Club hosts fundraiser
Locals show support for our Olympic hopefuls Q MIMI MURRAY
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OV E R 10 0 g u e s t s descended on Malahide Rugby Club to enjoy an action-packed Gala night of dining and entertainment to support fundraising efforts in aid of Olympic hopefuls Ger Owens and Scott Flanigan. Guests were greeted on arrival with a champagne reception and the wine on the night was provided by Shiels Londis, Malahide. Meanwhile, music was provided by Peter Eades and Morgan and after the sumptuous Gala dinner, a raffle took place with many fantastic prizes on offer. Guests included Martin Clancy, Commodore of Malahide Yacht Club; John Melvin, President of Malahide Rugby Club; Tim and Catherine Collins, Kevin Darmondy, John Duggan, Mick and Eileen Reid, Ross Kilian, Sandra Forsyth and Susan Smith and Al and
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‘We are delighted with the turnout at Malahide Rugby Club and even more so with the level of support we are receiving’
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Deirde Kelly-Mor. Ger Owens, from Rathfarnham, competes in the double-handed 470 class and, with Phil Lawton, won two races in the last Olympics. This time he is hoping to top that success alongside new crew member Scott Flanigan, an 18-yearold from Malahide. Should they qualify, Scott will most likely be the youngest sailor at the Olympics. T h e m o s t i m p o rtant factor in ensuring this campaign runs as smoothly as possible is having sufficient funds
in place as any financial obstacles will greatly affect the chances of winning a medal at the Olympics. Speaking at the Gala, which was a great success according to all who attended, Scott Flanigan said: “We are delighted with the turnout at Malahide Rugby Club and even more so with the level of support we are receiving from everyone to raise much-needed funds for our bid to race in the Olympics next year. “If we qualify, I will most likely be the youngest sailor competing in London, which is a challenge I embrace. It is a great opportunity to compete with Ger who has such a wealth of Olympic experience. “We would like to thank everyone who has supported us. “If anyone would like to sponsor us, or donate to our fundraising efforts, the details are available on our website www.470ireland.com.”
Fashion show for local schools
Shauna Melvin and Breeda Melvin
Sharon Quinn, Susan Lovatt, Sharon Cooke and Majory Sliney
Theresa Donaldson, Pamela and Willie Kehoe
Catherine Byrne and Bernadette Conners
MALAHIDE: NIGHT OUT FOR GIRLS
Laura O Neill and Carol McCaughey
Aine Rogers and Marion Lyons
MAMS and Dads of Malahide will strut their stuff on the catwalk in aid of several local schools in the town this October. Girls’ Night Out with Giggles and Smiles Photography will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 8pm to 10:30pm in The Grand Hotel. Organisers are billing it as an exciting evening of fashion shows, mini-treatments and demonstrations on how to look and feel fabulous and, what’s more, the event will raise funds for the schools of Malahide. Eight lucky Mams and Dads will be chosen to be a catwalk model for the day. They will be dressed by the boutiques in Malahide, their hair styled by one of the local hair salons and make-up will be done by award-winning make-up artists. Women may purchase an exclusive Giggles and Smiles Photography gift voucher on the night for €50, normally costing €142. All profits from the event will be donated to their school of choice. Following the success of last year’s event, which raised over €4,000 for local schools, Tanya Crosbie of Giggles and Smiles Photography said: “After seeing the funds put to such immediate benefit for the students in the schools I am delighted to host the event again this year.” Giggles and Smiles Photography is one of the few boutique photography studios in the country with families coming to Tanya’s studio in Dublin from all around Ireland. Businesses participating in this year’s event are Malahide Hair Studio, Eclipse, Camille Boutique, Sans Souci, Bianco, Gentlemen of Distinction, Mischief, Tree of Life Malahide Holistic Centre, Allure Nails, Body Spirit Massage, Robyn’s Nest, Bliss, Malahide Books and Gifts and Lighter Life.
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COUNCIL: JUNCTION
POLITICS Electoral area could change before 2014
Review of traffic lights timing
Suggestion by Minister to cut size of councils
MIMI MURRAY news@gazettegroup.com
THE timing of traffic lights at the main Dublin Road junction beside Malahide Demesne will be reviewed by Fingal County Council. Fine Gael Councillor Anthony Lavin asked that the council would make available a small strip of ground from Malahide Demesne to facilitate road improvements to the main Dublin Road at the junction with the Swords Road, which regularly becomes a “serious bottle-neck”. Responding to Cllr Lavin, FCC said: “The available road space has been optimised to facilitate traffic movement at this junction. There are no proposals to encroach on the existing boundary of Malahide Demesne.”
MIMI MURRAY swords@gazettegroup.com
THE number of elected members in Fingal County Council may be cut by the time the next local elections roll around in 2014. A plan to reduce the number of councillors in the country was mooted by the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan at a meeting with local Fine Gael representatives
a couple of weeks ago. Malahide-Howth Councillor, Anthony Lavin, who was in attendance, said the plan was put forward but added that it was “not something he would be getting too hot under the collar about” just yet. “I think there will be a reduction in some instances but I’m not sure how it will affect Fingal. He (Minister for Environment) did mention Coun-
ty Cork where there are a lot of town councils and the ratio of councillors to the electorate would be quite high. It was a broad-ranging meeting and this matter was only discussed for about two minutes. Maybe there will be something in Fingal, but it is still up there for consultation. If there is a reduction of TDs and the Senate perhaps there will be a reduction in the numbers (of councillors).
Some change is needed but how it will affect Fingal, I don’t know,” Cllr Lavin said. There is currently one councillor to 11,000 constituents in Fingal, which is well on the way to being a TD’s representation, according to Labour Councillor, Peter Coyle. “Councillors need to be full-time if that is the case. Is a company prepared to give employees all that time off that they would need to carry out the workload? How are they going to attract young professionals to this? In some counties there is one councillor to 1,100-1,200 people but
in Fingal there is one to 11,000,” he said. The Dublin Regional Authority has already expressed concern about the ratio of councillors to constituents in the Dublin Region and has requested a meeting with the Minister. In relation to the cuts to local government, Minister Hogan said: “The Minister intends to bring recommendations to Government for comprehensive policy decisions on local government structures at regional, city/county and sub-county level. “He is also considering wider proposals to
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‘In some countries there is one councillor to 1,100; in Fingal it’s 11,000’ --------------------------
renew and develop the local government system in line with the Government’s programme and building on relevant research and analysis already undertaken in this area. No decisions on structures or the numbers of councillors have been taken; any such changes will, ultimately, be a matter for Government.”
Extracts of letter from Dublin Regional Authority to Minister Hogan
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“The ratio of public local representation to citizens in Dublin, which averages 1:10,000, is the lowest in Ireland with 130 local Councillors serving 1,270,603 inhabitants (2011 Census). Comparing this to other counties in Ireland shows Cork City with a ratio of 1:8,300 with 48 Councillors serving 399,216 inhabitants; Westmeath County 1:3,700 with 23 Councillors serving 85,961 inhabitants; and Leitrim County 1:1,400 with 22 serving 31,778 inhabitants. “To further exacerbate the point, there are individual electoral divisions in the Dublin region where the ratio is more than 1:12,000. Looking at the rate of public representation in other EU countries, Dublin is also low in comparison. “Given that Dublin is Ireland’s Capital City Region producing the highest percentage of income tax in the country and responsible for the provision and management of the country’s key economic and social resources, the rate of local representation should be considered an important democratic aspect.”
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13 October 2011 MALAHIDE GAZETTE 5
BUSINESS McCabe’s Pharmacy won an Internet award TRANSPORT: SWORDS ROAD PIPE-LAYING
Path to be resurfaced Q MIMI MURRAY
THE resurfacing of footpaths along the Swords Road from Waterside to Seabury will be carried out shortly. Fianna Fail Councillor, Eoghan O’Brien asked if Fingal County council would carry out the works in tandem with the proposed resurfacing of the road that is due to take place after the present work on pipe laying is completed. In response the council said: “The resurfacing of
Ciara McCabe and Orla Murphy, McCabe’s Pharmacy, with Louise Phelan, Paypal, and Maeve Kneafsey, IIA Chair.
‘Visionary’ website increases business Q MIMI MURRAY
MCCABE’S Pharmacy in Malahide has won an Irish Internet Association Net Visionary Award in the Best Breakthrough Brick to Click category. The award recognises an organisation with an established offline business which, in the last two years, has incorporated the internet to become a core pillar of their business model.
McCabe’s Pharmacy recently launched an e-commerce website that has seen the pharmacy chain generate sales across Ireland. Discussing the win, Sharen McCabe, managing director, McCabe’s Pharmacy said: “We’re delighted to receive this award, particularly as we have been working hard on the e-commerce elements of our website this year. Our website is a key chan-
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‘We’re delighted to receive this award, particularly as we have been working hard on the e-commerce elements of our website this year’
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nel in communicating with our customers and providing useful healthcare advice as well as an effective sales channel for our products. Our family business has evolved greatly since our
first pharmacy in 1981 and mccabespharmacy. com is the latest important development in the journey.” w w w.mccabespharmacy.com offers product ranges including
healthcare products, mother and baby items and beauty products. McCabe’s Pharmacy was established in 1981 with the first pharmacy in Malahide and has grown to 20 pharmacies nationwide. This is the 13th year of the Net Visionary Awards, which are the only awards run and voted on by the internet industry and this year saw a record number of entries.
Change-of-use plan is opposed Q MIMI MURRAY
MALAHIDE/HOWTH councillors have recommended that Fingal County Councillors should refuse a planning application for the change of use of Fragrance House in Malahide Marina Village. Gerard Gannon properties have applied to change a factory and retail unit into a food market with a restaurant/cafe including hot takeaway food.
It would also include an offlicence, external seating section and an outdoor area for seasonal market stalls. Labour Councillor Peter Coyle said that any changes should be related to the marine and that he was strongly opposing the application. His party colleague, Cian O’Callaghan, said that he also opposed it and said it would lead to the sprawl of Malahide and that it would not be good for the
town centre. He said a change of function would make the situation worse. Fine Gael Councillor and Area chairperson, Joan Maher, also recommended refusal. Meanwhile, there is no financial provision for changing rooms at Velvet Strand, Fingal County Council said last week. Labour Councillor Peter Coyle asked that the council provide a small changing room facility for regular year-round swimmers
near the steps at Portmarnock’s Velvet Strand. The council said it is aware of the request by local swimmers for changing facilities beside the steps at Portmarnock beach. While the council is disposed towards providing such a facility, it is estimated that the work required to include blockwork, roof and door would cost in the region of €10,000 for which no financial provision has been made.
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‘The resurfacing of this section will be carried out shortly’
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this section of the Swords Road will be carried out shortly. Although there is no funding provided for the upgrading of footpaths, any necessary remedial works will be carried out following the resurfacing works.”
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COUNCIL: FINAL ROUTE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT OF LAND
Plans for walkway/ cycleway unveiled Q MIMI MURRAY malahide@gazettegroup.com
AMBITIOUS plans to create a walkway/cycleway running from Malahide to the historic Newbridge Demesne were unveiled by Fingal County Council last week. Speaking at a council meeting last week, planning officer Imelda Hickey, told councillors that the final 3.4km route has not been decided yet as the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) need to give approval due to the many species of birdlife living in the area. She said that the entire route would need to be completed in one go and it may see the council taking out a compulsory purchase order (CPO), in order to obtain lands that are privately owned. “It is not enough to commence the walkway in Malahide as the walkers would need to be dispersed along the route, therefore it would need to be a complete scheme,” the planning officer said. It’s understood the walkway would start at Bisset Strand, with the route then possibly travelling along the western side of the viaduct. A bridge structure would be needed and the council would lay the walkway on this. The second section would be from Kilcrea before the Pill River. The council said the
walkway could be integrated with the flat, arable land and a suspended bridge would be needed across the Pill River. The walkway could continue along the Coast Road to an existing cottage and would travel westwards. Imelda said all of this was subject to assessment of the land which is highly sensitive estuarine land. A consultant is currently carrying out an assessment and bird study and they should be able to take the final route to the NPWS by Christmas. Ms Hickey said FCC has funding for the bridge structure in place and they will apply to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in the next few weeks for the remainder of the money, and they have been told the NTA will look favourably on the project. Fine Gael’s Joan Maher, asked whether or not CPOs would be used, but the council said the primary way to obtain the lands needed would be through agreement. Ms Hickey said in another council, the agreement of 80 landowners was achieved and, hopefully, this would be the case in Fingal and that landowners would see the benefit of the walkways. Ms Hickey said that as this is not the definitive route, they have not yet taken it to the public for consultation as yet.
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Top shop: Malahide store celebrates scooping Gold Award at ceremony JOHN SHIEL, from Shiel’s Londis Plus Malahide, accepts a Gold Award from Stephen O’Riordan, chief executive ADM Londis, at the recent Londis Retailing Excellence Awards. This year’s Awards were announced at the Group’s Annual Conference held at The Malton Hotel in Killarney on September 27. These prestigious awards, hosted by Irish broadcaster and journalist Marty Whelan (right), acknowledge Londis stores that pro-
mote best practice standards across their business. During the conference an inspiring line-up of speakers shared their economic and industry knowledge with Londis retailers. Leading Irish broadcaster, former politician and entrepreneur, Ivan Yates was Master of Ceremonies, introducing speakers Alan Dukes, economist and politician; Tara Buckley, Director General RGDATA and Enda McNulty, managing director of Motiv8 and ex Armagh footballer.
FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL: PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND OPEN DAYS
Nine sites identified for treatment plant Q LAURA WEBB
FINGAL County Council has identified nine potential sites for a major new wastewater treatment plant that will cater for an estimated 700,000 people when completed. Details of the nine sites will be available for members of the public to view at a series of public consultation meetings in FCC’s head office in Swords and set to take place over the next six weeks. This week, the local authority revealed the nine potential land parcels in the northern part of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) suitable for the proposed regional wastewater treatment plant, along with a marine outfall and orbital drainage
system. According to the council, the new infrastructure is needed to “provide sustainable and reliable drainage and wastewater treatment for the GDA to meet current and future economic, industrial and residential demands, to protect the environment and to meet the EU Water Framework Directive standards”. The nine locations identified are: Annsbrook, approximately 2.5km north east of Ballyboghil; Baldurg a n , a p p r ox i m a t e l y 1.6km south east of Ballyboghil; Cloghran, approximately 2.2km east of Dublin Airport and 3.3km south of Swo r d s ; C l o n s h a g h (Clonshaugh), approximately 2.5km east of
Dublin Air por t and 1.3km north of Belcamp and Darndale; Cookstown, approximately 2.5km south-east of Ballyboghil; Newtowncorduff, approximately 2.2km west of Lusk; Rathar tan, approximately 2 km west of Rush and 3km to the east of Lusk; Saucerstown, approximately 3.3km north-west of Swords; Tyrrelstown Little, approximately 2.8km nor th-east of Lusk and 3.6km northwest of Rush. Maps and details of the land parcels are available to download at: www.greaterdublindrainage.ie. The report, with the maps, is also available on display at County libraries in Balbriggan, Baldoyle, Blanchardstown, Garristown, Howth, Mala-
hide, Rush, Skerries, and Swords, the four mobile libraries and the two planning counters: Fingal County Hall, Swords and Blanchardstown Civic Offices. CDs of the report can be purchased for €5 and hard copies for €30 from the two planning counters. Each of the land parcels is larger than the approximately 20 hectares required for the proposed new regional wastewater treatment plant, which will cater for wastewater for an estimated 700,000 population equivalent, with the majority of the load coming from the Fingal County Council area. “We invite local people and all interested stakeholders to attend at any of four open days to be held by the Project
Team at Fingal County Hall, Swords during October and November,” says Peter O’Reilly, project engineer, Fingal Co Council. The dates and times for the Open Days in Fingal County Council’s Swords headquarters are: Saturday, October 22 from 11am to 4pm, Wednesday, October 26 from 2pm to 8pm, Thursday, November 3 from 2pm to 8pm and Saturday, November 5 from 11am to 4pm. Comments and queries can be sent to info@greaterdublindrainage.ie, the Project Team can be contacted at 1890 44 55 67 or people can write to Greater Dublin Drainage Project Manager, C/O RPS Group, West Pier Business Campus, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
13 October 2011 MALAHIDE GAZETTE 7
EVENT Model celebrates her birthday at Wright Venue
Birthday girl Holly Carpenter dressed to impress
Birthday bash for Holly
Holly is joined by some of her friends who also looked fantastic in some great Halloween-themed costumes
HE stunning Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter, celebrated her birthday in style recently in The Wright Venue Penthouse. With Halloween just around the corner, she decided to have everyone come in fancy dress, which ensured that there was plenty of fantastically dressed guests on the night. Friends and family were treated to finger food and champagne as they partied until the early hours. As well as the party being a birthday celebration, it was also an opportunity for her friends to wish her luck as she head off to compete in The Miss World Competition.
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A very impressive Avatar-themed character
This group really got into the spirit of the party
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IT’S YOUR STORY Camille’s boutique becoming famous
Local boutique owner Camille Ingoldsby poses with regular client, RTE’s Kathryn Thomas, and a guest at a recent tribute night in Malahide
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WHEN Camille Ingoldsby decided to open a fashionable, bespoke boutique almost two years ago, little did she know the huge celebrity client base her Malahide shop would attract. Situated upstairs in a tastefully decorated room in the Georgian building of St. James’ Terrace, Camille Boutique, is fast becoming a much-loved favourite for many wellknown names such as Kathryn Thomas, from RTE’s No Frontiers and Winning Streak. It is widely considered to be a “secret closet” of stylish clothes at affordable prices. “I usually open the shop on a Sunday for Kathryn,” Camille says, “as I understand she has an extremely busy schedule and I like to accommodate her as best I can; like I do with all my clients.”
Aisling O’Loughlin, from Xpose
Camille is a self-confessed shopaholic and her passion for fashion stems way back from her childhood. “My mother was a fantastic dress-maker and made all our clothes as kids. She also supplied Michael H and many of the popular department stores in Dublin city,” Camille says, adding that her uncle, too, was a big player in the fashion industry in Ireland and that her father was a fantastic salesman who inspired her in the business. It was inevitable, then,
for the young enthusiast, to set up her first boutique in Raheny, back in the 80’s, along with the help of her mother who supported her one hundred percent with the venture. When recession hit Ireland back then, Camille emmigrated to Canada for 10 years. Over there, she went back to University and re-educated herself in a many areas, including PR, which, she insists, helps her when dealing with her existing well-known clients. On return to Ireland, Camille kept her dream of having her own fashion
Geraldine O’ Callaghan
label alive, and, two years ago, she and a friend set up in the existing Georgian room, across from Malahide Tennis Club, where they began designing and making their own exclusive clothes. Determined to make it successful, Camille threw herself into work, spending seven days a week making dresses. When her friend was unable to commit long-term to the project, Camille pressed ahead and decided to open her doors to the eager public. She quickly became established as the one-stop-shop for all
‘I was able to secure some well-known, exclusive lables such as Stop Staring’
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occasions. “I began sourcing certain reputable labels and, through my research, I was able to secure some well-known exclusive labels, such as Stop Staring,” Camille says. Camille officially launched Camille Boutique in May 2010 in Cruzzo’s Restaurant, where Kathryn Thomas hosted the event. Some of Ireland’s top models strutted their stuff, including, Brian McFadden’s new girlfriend, Vogue Williams. T he hard-working mother of one has
appeared on Ireland AM no less than four times, and, since her first appearance where she joined fashion stylist Lisa Fitzpatrick; all the TV3 girls now buy their dresses from her, including Sinead Desmond, Aisling O’Loughlin (Expose) and Elaine Crowley (Midday). Lisa herself told the hardworking fashion enthusiast that she has a natural flair for styling. Staying with the idea that women can have “celebrity fashion at affordable prices,” Camille insists that she offers a unique personal touch where she can provide styling tips and alterations to suit the individual clients needs. Having just sourced exclusive coats by Irish designer Lizzie Nolan, she also stocks exclusive jewellery by Irish designer, Siobhan Finney and hats by the famous Irish Designer Suzie
O’Mahoney. Other fans of Camille’s unique pieces include former Apprentice star and new Hostess of Harry’s on the Green, Geraldine O’Callaghan. Camille recently dressed Miriam Ahern for her annual Cari lunch and for the VIP style awards. Former Miss Ireland, Emma Waldron, and current Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter are also considered satisfied clients. “I have a vision for my boutique and I hope to have my own label up and running in the near future. That is the ultimate goal for me, as well as continuing to offer the personal touch to each and every one of my new and existing clients,” she said. The intriguing bespoke boutique is fast becoming known as the place to go and what used to be Malahide’s best-kept secret, will soon be Malahide’s best-known gem.
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EVENT Malahide Rugby Club Gala night fundraiser
Tim Rowe and Tim Collins
Backing Olympic hopefuls
uests convened at Malahide Rugby Club recently to enjoy a Gala night of dining and entertainment to support fundraising efforts in aid of Olympic hopefuls, Ger Owens and Scott Flanigan. Ger competes in the double-handed 470 class and, with Phil Lawton, won two races in the last Olympics. This time, he is aiming to go even further and medal with new crew, Scott Flanigan, an 18-year-old from Malahide. Should they qualify, Scott will most likely be the youngest sailor at the Olympics. Invited dignitaries included President Mary McAleese, and a variety of sporting individuals. Other guests included Ollie Campbell, Olympic sailor Ciara Peelo, John Mooney, John Delaney, Pat Hickey, Philip Walton, Liam Harbison and many more. Entertainment included music by Eades and Redmond and an auction was held by Denis Drum of three paintings, by Alan Kelly, Tim Rowe and a local artist, in addition to some golf and jersey items.
Deirdre and Alban Kelly-mor and Olive Ryan
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Paul and Claire Lennon
Kevin and Fiona Flanigan
Ger Owens, Ross Killian and Scott Flanigan
Jackie Cambell, Ann Byrne and Bridget Byrne
Peter Eades and Morgan Redmond
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EVENT Fingal Enterprise Awards at the Europa Academy
Top prize for Fleet Connect HE Fingal Enterprise Awards took place at the Europa Academy in Swords, during the recent Fingal Enterprise Week. Over 1,500 businesses took part in various events during the week, which was supported by Fingal County Council, Bank of Ireland and Newstalk. Patrick Cotter, from Fleet Connect, won the overall prize this year and will now represent Fingal at the National Enterprise Awards in November.
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Fingal Mayor, Gerry McGuire and Patrick Cotter, of Fleet Connect Ltd
Ben Dunne, Ben Dunne Gyms, and Bobby Kerr, founder
Presenter of RTE’s, Dragon’s Den, Richard Curran; Ben Dunne, Ben Dunne Gyms; Bobby Kerr, founder of insomnia Coffee company and Dragon on
Oisin Geoghegan, CEO, Fingal County Enterprise Board, and
of insomnia Coffee company and Dragon on RTE’s
RTE’s Dragon’s Den, and Nicola Byrne, CEO 11890
Patrick Cotter
Dragon’s Den
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GazetteNUTRITION NUTRITION It’s true don’t skip breakfast
Healthy eating habits in the morning are just as important as you think
LEILA JOHARI
WE HAVE all heard it said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day yet many of us still cram most of our food intake from lunchtime until a big burst in the evening. Breakfast… it is what it says. A meal that breaks the fast your body has been enduring overnight. Why do we need breakfast?
When you wake up, your blood sugar levels are low and need to be topped up. Eating breakfast will give you the fuel that you need to start the day. Skipping breakfast can lead to a lack of concentration, weakness, and headaches. Breakfast is an ideal opportunity to get certain nutrients into your diet that you may not find space for later in the day-yoghurt and milk provide calcium, many people only take these foods at breakfast with their cereal. Having fresh or dried fruits, and natural fruit juices, can help you attain your ‘5 a day’ and boost your vitamin C levels. Those who don’t eat breakfast are more likely to have a mid morning snack. Usually people crave something sweet. This is your body telling you off for not giving it breakfast and it needs glucose fast! Highly refined sweet food will provide you with that within minutes, so you eat a sugary snack like a biscuit that contains no nutrition.
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‘A healthy breakfast will kick-start all the body’s functions’
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A healthy breakfast should provide your body with enough calories protein, complex carbohydrates, a little fat and a variety of vitamins and minerals that will kick-start all the body’s functions. Here are some healthy breakfast options to help you prepare a nutritious breakfast that will keep you going all day. Porridge and berries; This is a great way to start the day as the oats have a low glycaemic index (GI) which means that they realise energy slowly throughout the day and help stabilize the appetite. Just go easy on the honey! Beans on toast; Beans are full of soluble fibre and have a low GI like oats so keep you fuller for longer. To ensure this is a healthy breakfast, serve the beans with whole grain brown bread and avoid butter. Poached Egg on rye; Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Poached eggs are an especially healthy option as there is no fat added. Rye bread is a tasty alternative to brown bread-a much better choice than a fried egg and soldiers! Many people claim that they simply do not have time to prepare breakfast in the morning and prefer
to get that extra shut eye in bed! That’s fair enough but it doesn’t mean that you need to skip breakfast altogether. There are several options for a quick and healthy breakfast. Fruit and a small tub of natural low fat yogurt will provide you with vitamins and the dairy you need to maintain strong bones and teeth. It is easy to add a selection of mixed berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries to a tub of natural low fat yogurt. What would make this breakfast even more nutritious would be a sprinkling of chopped hazelnuts or almonds on top! Fortified breakfast cereal and low fat milk will take seconds to prepare. Fortified breakfast cereals are the ideal way to get a good helping of vital vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, iron and folic acid and the B group vitamins. Served with a glass of pure fruit juice they will contribute to your ‘5 a day’. One mashed banana on wholemeal toast will also satisfy your stomach and help prevent those mid morning cravings. What about the Sunday brunch?
Ironically, after not eating any breakfast at all throughout the week, a lot us then eat a huge breakfast on Sunday! This weekend, why not try a healthier twist on the traditional fry-up? Grilled bacon, tomatoes, flat field mushrooms and beans served with wholemeal toast is a nutritious and delicious alternative.
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EDUCATION School children get to bring home the basics of DIY
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Building for the future with B&Q B&Q IRELAND is giving school children as young as five the chance to learn basic DIY skills in the classroom thanks to Job Done! Job Done! is a national curriculum-linked programme run in partnership with National Schools Partnership and Department of Education and Skills. The Job Done! programme revolves around six units, Decorate It, Build It, Fix It Grow It, Health & Safety and Rethink It, with the aim of improving the practical skills of young people.
Repairs Students from 5–11 years will be introduced to many basic aspects of DIY, with lesson plans including using basic tools safely, making repairs, hanging wallpapers, growing flowers and vegetables and saving energy. The programme is delivered through a teaching pack for schools and a complementary teacher website, www. diyjobdone.com, and is designed to complement the existing schools curriculum, such as Citizenship, Science, DT Art, DT,
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Visual Art and Maths. The programme also includes a fantastic online competition giving schools and students the chance to win prizes including a €300 gift card. Students from 5-16 years can enter and are encouraged to design an edible or wildlife friendly container. Secondary Schools also have the opportunity to benefit from in-store sessions at B&Q, where they get the chance to come in to the store and complete the Decorate It module, in which they learn different painting and decorating techniques. Meadbh McCabe, from Colaiste Pobail Sentana, who was involved in Job Done! last year, commented: “Our students thoroughly enjoyed taking part in Job Done! The programme was hugely useful and the students
really enjoyed getting stuck in. “They par ticularly enjoyed the visit to B&Q Swords, where the staff were excellent in guiding the children and giving them the confidence to try out their new found skills. I would encourage schools to get behind this very worthwhile project and we certainly look forward to taking part this year.”
Research Mark Gould, director for B&Q Ireland, said: “We know from our research there is a lack of DIY skills being passed down to young people and we want to show them how easy it is to build, fix, decorate and grow. We want everyone to feel confident about their DIY skills, and with this programme, that’s available to primary and secondary schools, we’re giving them skills they’ll be able to use again and again.” Primary and secondary schools across Ireland have the opportunity to sign up to Job Done! now at www.diyjobdone.com and to download the lesson plans for each of the different units.
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Glen Foran from Colaiste Pobail Sentana at B&Q Swords Job Done! last year
SINGER/SONGWRITER Sinead McNally, with help from Dublin radio presenter, Keith McLoughlin, are setting up The Songwriter Club. The idea behind the club is to bring songwriters together every couple of months to talk about all sorts of songwriting stuff, share ideas, set up collaborating groups, and to have fun getting to know each other. There will also be special guests from the music industry. All songwriters are welcome to attend. The first meeting takes place on Saturday, October 15, at 2pm in The Village on Wexford Street in Dublin 2. For more informatinon, contact Sinead or Keith at mcnallysinead@hotmail.com or keitho89@hotmail.com.
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Style The event will take place in the Style Lounge on Level Two in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre from 11am to 3pm on Friday 14th of October The skincare seminar will have a specific focus on skincare and health checks for women. “We’ll be looking at antiaging creams and reviewing products such as Vichy’s new Normaderm anti-age
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Health The pharmacy chain provides 13 health screening tests in the pharmacy including cholesterol levels, cardiovascular health, thyroid, bone density, food intolerance and lifestyle and dietary advice.
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GazetteMUSIC MUSIC FastTunes THE CRANBERRIES are set to release their new album, Roses, on Valentine’s Day, 2011. The reunited band recorded the 11-track LP in Toronto, after a recent tour, as lead singer Dolores O’Riordan now lives in Canada. The epic album, Rome, from legendary producer Dangermouse and Daniele Luppi, is to form the basis for a new film. The record, which featured contributions from the likes of White Stripes’ Jack White, was based on a sci-fi novel by Aiden Bell, and has been optioned for filming by innovative video director Chris Milk. Milk was responsible for the interactive video for Arcade Fire’s We Used To Wait, which you can still take part in at www. thewildernessdowntown.com.
Competition time: Win special editions of The Overtones’ LP Singing sensations, the Overtones, are on the march and recently brought their doo-wop stylings to the National Concert Hall. For the uninitiated, we have special Platinum Editions of their recent album, which features three new tracks, in our great competition. To win a copy of Good Ol Fashioned Love, simply answer the following question: Where does band member Timmy Matley come from? Send your answer to competition@ gazettegroup.com, with the subject line “Overtones”, before Friday, October 21.
REVIEW: A WELCOME RETURN FOR CANADIAN SONGWRITER
Speaking of interactivity, the ever-creative Bjork this week releases Bilophilia, her new album, as iPad and iPhone apps. The project, that was premiered in Manchester earlier this year, is a wholly interactive experience, with listeners/users able to navigate a 3D universe in which the songs are located. Each has its own essay on the song, games to play that open up new parts of the songs, and is narrated by David Attenborough. Oh, and the music is some of the best of her career...
Feist takes a feisty fresh direction on Metals
The music world was a little more empty last week with the death of folk legend, Bert Jansch. The guitarist, who was a huge influence on a generation of artists including Johnny Marr, Neil Young and Jimmy Page, passed away at the too-young age of 67.
FOUR years ago, Leslie Feist found herself in the unenviable position that many alternative acts have experienced. Her single, 1234, had found itself on a playlist at Apple, and it became the backbone of a marketing campaign that helped the iPod Nano sell an awful lot of units. It also led her to selling an awful lot of records and concer t tickets as the underground acknowledgement of Feist as one of the foremost artists of a generation came into the col-
Bert Jansch (right) with Johnny Marr
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lective consciousness. And, as is often the case where someone of such talent has immense fame land on them, so Feist took herself off for an extended sabbatical, albeit one in which she was able to appear occasionally with Broken Social Scene, the Canadian collective whose rotating line-up has also included Metric’s Emily Haines. Feist was also kept on the radar when James Blake memorably covered Limit To Your Love. Four years later, she is back in the game with
Leslie Feist returns after the success of 2007’s The Reminder
a new record to follow up the incredible The Reminder album.
Reinvention Metals is a reinvention of sorts, moving away from the previously hook-laden melodies of her previous recordings, and focusing more on mood and tone, while retaining the lilting way with a melody that has always been present in her work since 1999’s debut, Monarch. T h a t ’s n o t t o s ay that this is a complete depar ture from the canon of work Feist has
built up to this stage, just that what appears on Metals is a more considered and textural approach to the songs, especially on the likes of the string-propelled A Commotion. And the focus on the musicality extends to Feist’s vocals, which have never sounded so assured or smooth. The production, by regular collaborators Chilly Gonzales and Mocky, allow the vocals space to claim their prominence in the mix, and they really benefit from the focus that
allows the listener to put on them, especially on the sparse introduction to Undiscovered First. It is as though Feist has decided to step back from the pop-driven stylings on classic tracks from her last release, and let her voice wander through the music, as torch songs and almost ambient backings get an extra layer of shimmer from her impressive and expressive voice. W hich, all in all, makes this album less Metals, and more velvet and smoke.
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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY ATHBOY: A FOUR-BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN COUNTY MEATH FOR €196,000
Meadows welcome in the country CARTY Property Advisors are bringing No 44 Turry Meadows, in Athboy, Co Meath, a large family home with three bedrooms, to the market for €196,000, a significantly reduced asking price. The property is a large 230 sq mt family home set in a soughtafter residential estate on the Oldcastle Road out of Athboy. This fine family home, which was constructed to an exceptionally high standard, provides wellproportioned accommodation throughout. The property comprises an entrance hall with a pine staircase, coving and features stained glass window in ceiling. The lounge has a laminate floor, and a feature fireplace with wood surround. There is a fitted kitchen with tiled floor and part-tiled walls, a window overlooking the rear garden, and built-in oven and hob. The utility room has a door
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‘The ground floor features a WC and shower room with an electric shower’
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to the rear of the property and is plumbed for a washing machine and dryer. The ground floor also features a ground floor wc and shower room, with a fully tiled shower unit with electric shower, wc, whb, as well as a window to the side and a door to the groundfloor bedroom. Upstairs, the landing has a feature stained-glass window and hot press, and the family bathroom, which has a tiled floor, part-tiled walls, white suite, a window to the side, and a separate fully-tiled shower unit with electric shower. The master bedroom has a
wooden floor and built-in wardrobes, with an en suite, which contains a separate, fully tiled shower with electric shower and Velux window. The other bedrooms also have wooden floors and built-in wardrobes. The property is approached by a cobbled driveway and has a large front and rear landscaped garden and has a garden shed, and a gated side entrance. The property, which has been stylishly decorated and maintained in good condition throughout, benefits from its quiet cul-desac location. It also has a maintenance-free exterior, as well as a burglar alarm system. Viewing is highly recommended and appointments to see Turry Meadows can be arranged by contacting Carty Property Advisors in Trim on 04694 86860 or 086 382 8044.
Number 44 Turry Meadows, Athboy, is on the market with an asking price of €196,000
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ENTERPRISE Getting down to business at CORKMEET DUBLIN 2011
Hold 3,000 meetings in one day CORKMEET, organisers of Ireland’s largest business-tobusiness networking event, has announced that it is to hold its annual networking forum in Dublin for the first time on November 10, 2011 at Croke Park Conference Centre. Approximately 300 Irish businesses will conduct over 3,000 one-to-one business meetings in just one day as part of CORKMEET DUBLIN 2011. The event will provide Cork and Dublin businesses with the opportunity to network and explore business opportunities in the Irish marketplace. For a nominal participation fee of just €60, businesses can take part in the event,
that provides a real opportunity to develop meaningful business relationships with potential clients and partners. Places are booking up fast and the organisers are encouraging businesses to register early at www.corkmeet.ie. Speaking at the launch of the CORKMEET Dublin Forum 2011, Ger Power, head of finance and economic development, Cork County Council, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for Cork and Dublin businesses to network and communicate at very low cost and affords them a great opportunity to do business.” Sean O’Sullivan, chairman of the CORKMEET Committee, added: “CORK-
Meabh Ring, CORKMEET event coordinator; Greg Swift, chief executive of the Dublin City Enterprise Board; Mark Richardson, MD of Instant Marketing and Marion Walsh, event coordinator at the announcement of CORKMEET DUBLIN 2011
MEET DUBLIN 2011 has seen a significant increase in interest among national businesses this year. The number and calibre of businessess that are registering is hugely promising and means that the trading and networking dynamic this year will be very exciting.” In addition to the minimum of 50 Cork companies participating, up to 250 Dublin companies will get the chance to meet with other Dublin companies attending, as part of the day-long programme of pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings at
Croke Park. Chief executive of the Dublin City Enterprise Board, Greg Swift said: “Small businesses are the life-blood of any city. The CORKMEET DUBLIN 2011 event is suited to innovative SME’s looking to trade or partner with relevant companies from the Dublin and Cork regions. Dublin is delighted to partner with CORKMEET 2011 in hosting the event to strengthen enterprise links between Cork and Dublin.” Marion Walshe, event coordinator in Dublin said: “In the current climate, busi-
ness networking has never been more important for SME’s to identify opportunities and build lasting relationships. What sets CORKMEET DUBLIN 2011 apart from other networking events, is that delegates can pre-schedule meetings with the businesses they are most interested in meeting.” Registration for CORKMEET DUBLIN 2011 is now open and delegates are encouraged to visit www. corkmeet.ie to register and download information about this year’s exciting business networking event.
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GazetteMOTORS MOTORS RoadSigns Road Signs
NISSAN PUMPING UP THE JUKE:
Jeep has a new 4x4 entry-level Compass model on the market, powered by a 2.2 litre turbo-diesel engine that’s a shade noisy. The entry price is €30,000
Fine tuning the Compass The Fiat-owned Jeep brand is making inroads in the off-road market with the new entry-level Compass, as MICHAEL MORONEY discovered TOOK the Jeep Compass for the week of the recent farming festival that is the National Ploughing Championships. Unlike the typical conditions, this year the weather was kind, with little rainfall. That meant that, even though I was prepared, I didn’t need to put the Jeep Compass to the ultimate test. There was never a hint of unease as the Compass drove by the rear of the stands each day. So, do we really need a 4x4 all of the time, or would the likes of the 4x2 or twowheel drive Compass do
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the trick in most conditions? The test car was a twowheel drive version of the Compass. It came with a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine that feels trucky, and so I expected it to deliver the full 4x4 abil-
ity. The engine is 136bhp, which is lower in power and torque than the Toyota RAV4 and Land Rover Freelander competition. The Compass seemed sluggish, noisy and a little harsh in terms of driving. It was not as smooth as some of the competition from an ease-of-driving point of view. I found the clutch pedal a shade heavy in everyday shoes, which I drove in half of the time. The six-speed manual gearbox is a little chunky to use and not as smooth as the RAV4 or Freelander.
Despite this, the Compass engine delivered good acceleration and economy levels. While I didn’t achieve the rated economy level of 16.4 km/litre (6.1l/100km or 46.3mpg), I was operating in that ballpark over a long driving test of 1,250km. This two-wheel drive Jeep has allowed the CO2 levels to be seen as more acceptable at 161g/ km. That’s 12g/km lower than the four-wheel drive version, and helps to keep the price competitive as well as the economy and running costs. The Compass fuel tank is also on the small size,
just 51 litres, when the likes of the Freelander has a 68-litre capacity. And the smaller tank made for more regular fuel stops and reduced the driving range, leading one to feel that the economy was poor even if it wasn’t. In an overall sense there is a solid feel to the Compass. The only trouble for me was that the solid feel also translated into a solid ride, not always comfortable on rural roads. Granted, the suspension has been tweaked under Fiat guidance, but it’s still not as smooth and forgiving as
the competition. The Compass comes with lots of features, including climate control, four electric windows, keyless entry and sunscreen glass. The seats are solid and easily adjustable. The standard safety equipment deal includes stability control (ESC), roll mitigation, brake traction control, hill-holder, six airbags. The Compass is competitive for its sector with an entry price of €30,000. Add about €3,000 for the 4x4 version and you get genuine Jeep that you need if we get another snow-filled winter.
Motorists begin to get ready for the Big Chill of 2011 MOTORISTS are preparing for the worst this winter, and are stocking up on products designed to battle the big chill. Following predictions for another long, harsh winter for Ireland from longrange forecasters, car accessories and leisure retailers Halfords has increased its range of severe weather merchandise and has launched snow chains, salt and shovels earlier than ever. The company has increased its stock of ice scrapers by 123% on last year, bought in 143% more night before de-
icer, 109% more Decosol Power de-icer and has even included a new minus 20 degrees readymix screenwash – able to cope with the severest frosts. According to Irishweatheronline. com, which is displaying a, “severe winter weather warning for 2011-2012” message: “The advisory has been issued following one of the coldest winters experienced in Ireland and Britain for more than 45 years.” Last year, hundreds of motorists and homeowners were stranded as tem-
peratures plummeted and snow and ice left some roads impassable. Following the recent weather predictions, Halfords responded swiftly by adding 18 extra products to their winter range and stocking up early on severe weather items, while other retailers are already selling snow boots and winter clothes. Halfords Ireland country manager, Carl Ezard said: “Many people were caught out by the sudden, freezing weather conditions last year. Now we have had these early, long-range forecasts, we
want to ensure that our 24 stores in the Republic have as many products as possible that could help people prepare for everything winter might throw at us.” The Road Safety Authority has issued advice to remove all snow from vehicles: “Snow left on the roof will become loose and can drop onto the windscreen during braking, thereby causing sudden and severe restriction to your vision. It can also fall off during your drive and cause injury to pedestrians or a reflex action by another driver.”
NISSAN could soon be offering a new, more powerful version of the Juke called the Juke-R, with the claim of being the first ever super crossover. With the addition of flared wheel arches, revised front and rear bumpers, plus a unique split rear wing, this is no standard crossover. The car is not for production and is a one-off, road-legal concept car, developed by Nissan and built by leading motorsports outfit RML. Under the bonnet is a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 engine adopted directly from Nissan’s flagship supercar. But don’t expect to see one on a road near you and, if you do, stay well away!
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GazettePETS PETS
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THE FACTS: HALLOWEEN CAN BE A DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL TIME FOR YOUR PET
Fireworks and bangers drive your pets nuts A L L OW E E N is a fun time for humans, but, for pets, it can be a nightmare! Ok, as a pet parent you know and understand your companion best but, in my experience of working with animals, noise and unaccustomed activity will certainly
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prove a menace to any dog or cat, especially if the source is something he’s unable to control. Yep, it’s true, loud whistles and bangs, a kaleidoscope of flashing lights from fireworks and continuous knocking at the door by little trick or treaters wearing strange costumes can make this holiday a traumatic time for all animals, particularly cats, dogs, bunnies, cows and horses. We’ve all heard the stories of those who will tease, torment or even torture animals over the Halloween period. In fact, last year in the run-up to the festival, I was called to the scene of one of the most disturbing and horrifying cases of cruelty I’ve ever witnessed– the rescue of a beautiful terrier who was subjected to an unnecessary act of violence when three heartless, mindless thugs forced her to eat a banger. When we arrived at the scene, so horrific were the poor animal’s injuries, our veterinary team had no option but to humanely euthanise her on the spot. So, with that in mind, I’ve put together some hints and tips that should help readers keep their pets safe this Halloween. It’s never a good idea to leave your pet in the garden all day and I strongly advise against it, but most especially so at Halloween. I would recommend that as soon as it starts to get dark, (around 4.30pm) keep your pet indoors. Animals have a heightened sense of smell, sight and sound, and once they
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hear a loud bang, will often panic, become disorientated, bolt out the door and be unable to find their way home. (Make sure your pet is micro-chipped because, in the event they get lost, you have a greater chance of being reunited with them). When indoors, keep your pet in an interior room – i.e. a bathroom, utility room or cloakroom and draw the blinds. Keep a radio or TV on in order to distract from loud bangs and leave a light on so that flashing lights aren’t as noticeable. If your pet looks for reassurance due to being scared of loud noises, please don’t do this! I know it goes against our humane nature, but it’s best to carry on in a matter-of-fact manner, as if nothing is out of the ordinary, as your pet may feed off your anxiety, making the situation worse.
Sweets and chocolates are not good for pets; in fact, chocolate is toxic to animals so please don’t feed them unsuitable treats. Sweet paper, cellophane and tin foil are also a choking hazard if swallowed. Take care around lit pumpkins and candles as curious pets may knock them over, running the risk of being burned and/ or causing a house fire. You may think placing a pair of fluffy ears on your dog is great craic but it’s likely he won’t. So, unless your pet loves being dressed up, don’t put him in a costume as this can add to his stress and anxiety. Some costumes can often become so tight there’s a danger your pet’s circulation may be cut off; low-lying parts on costumes can cause pets to trip or dangly bits can be ingested resulting in possible choking. Remember, large animals living in nearby fields, such as cows and horses hate scary noises. So, if you’re planning on having a firework display, and have secured your own companion pets, please be sure to take other animals into consideration. Ta Oiche Shamhna ag teacht, so talk to your local vet about different medications on offer to help ease your pet’s distress. For more information, log on to our website at www.dspca.ie or email me at Miriam.kerins@ dspca.ie
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GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS
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Interview: Declan Curtis, general manager, Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
Destined for a life in the hotel game! DECLAN Curtis is the general manager of the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown. By his own admission, he was always destined to work in hospitality. This week, he spoke to the Gazette about his life and career. “I was born on Carlow in 197………! One of nine children, I have four brothers and four sisters located all over the world, some as far away as New Zealand and China. “I was always destined to work in a catering or hospitality role. I learned to cook from my mother (when cooking for a family of our size, she needed an assistant). I can remember having to stand on a chair in order to reach the kitchen counter to peel potatoes or slice and place the apples in the tarts we made when I was a child. “I could cook Shepherd’s pie while still needing to stand on a chair to reach the hob. My brother and I converted our garage into a preparation kitchen where we made tea cakes and sold them to local shops – he was the delivery driver and I was the baker. We also made jam, raspberry was our specialty.” It wasn’t all early entrepreneurialism for Declan, there was also the small issue of sport. “I played every sport I could fit in to my day, Gaelic football, rugby, hurling, soccer, squash, tennis and rowing. I tried it all. I had a real passion for both rugby and GAA and, to this day, these are the codes
Declan Curtis, Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
that I follow the most. I represented Carlow underage in Gaelic football and rugby. I love sport and I still run and bike a lot. I take part in adventure racing and triathlons and I will run the Dublin City marathon again later this year. “I studied hotel and catering for four years in Galway (GMIT ). I worked in Germany for a year in the Black Forest as part of my
college course. It was the steepest learning curve I ever encountered. It taught me to be organised, flexible and gave me the ability to think on my feet. “I am married to Linda, who is also in the hotel business, and I have two daughters – aged five and three – both of whom want to work in hotels! “When I holiday at home, it’s the west of Ireland, Galway or Mayo (in a Carlton Hotel of course). I have strong Galway connections and Mayo appeals to my adventurous side. “If I go abroad, Italy is my destination of choice; the weather, the food, the style, the focus on the family, again, the food. I love the Amalfi coast, it is a completely different world with something for everyone. “Hospitality and food are two cornerstones in the Carlton philosophy and they are two things that are very close to my heart. I believe hospitality is something that every guest is entitled to no matter what part of the hotel they are using. I believe that at every opportunity we should extend hospitality in whatever we do. Working for Carlton gives me an opportunity to extend that hospitality every day. I get to work with food every day, which ignites passion and energy into every working day and allows for expression and creativity.
ANSWERS TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE QUESTIONS WORKING IN THE NORTH Q – I am going to work in the North of Ireland and will be staying there five days a week. What are the tax implications and do I have to make any return to the Revenue in Ireland? Thanks. Terry – Sutton D 13 A - There are many people working in the North but domiciled in Ireland. Unfortunately, many do not make returns to the Revenue as they should do. You MUST pay income tax in the country where you earn your income but your ultimate responsibility in paying tax on your employment is with the country where you live. This means that you MUST submit an annual selfassessment return in your country of residence each year. As a resident of the Irish Republic working in the north, you will: Pay tax directly to HM Revenue and Customs in the north Submit an annual Self-Assessment return to the Irish Revenue Commissioners Then be eligible for Trans-border Workers Relief Trans-border Workers Relief can be claimed by persons who are resident in the Republic of Ireland, commute daily/weekly to their place of work in the other jurisdiction and pay tax in Northern Ireland (NI) on the income from that employment. Basically, this allows a frontier worker to have a credit or relief in respect of the income tax that is paid in the country of employment. Revenue
Q&A Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A: Bigger! I wanted to play professional rugby, even though it was only an amateur game when I played
Q: What was your first job? A: I sorted bottles in a local guest house at the age of 12, but I had difficulty in getting paid, so I began baking cakes for local shops and picking fruit
Q: And your first pay cheque? A: I think everything I earned was paid cash-in-hand until I was about 18
Q: Have you ever done a job you loathed? A: Yes, I did. It had a knock-on effect on future choices I made and it’s an awful predicament to be in
Q: When did you start your present job? A: Summer, 2011 Q: What is the best thing about your job?
Commissioners then take into account the tax
A: I work in a positive, progressive environment, where the team I work with make the difference to the guests who are in my care
Q: Have you ever achieved anything that you once thought you could not pull off? A: I began to take part in event running about 12 months ago, and to keep me motivated I set a target to complete my first triathlon; I thought I would never achieve it
Q: What part of your working day do you ‘delegate’? A: Everything before 10 am. I’m not a morning person... at all
Q: What’s currently on your desk that shouldn’t be? A: A set of questions from a
looking forward to? A: Ireland’s journey in the Rugby World Cup
Q: What music/pictures/movies do you have on your iPod/ iPad? A: Most of my music is modern and high-tempo as I only use my I pod for training.
Q: Describe your dream meal? A: Simple Italian food served in Italy with family and friends
Q: Who would you rather have dinner with – Enda Kenny or Dame Edna? A: This question took the most time but I think it would be Enda Kenny
Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously? A: Food in general, food shops
local newspaper
like delis and kitchen suppliers
Q: What sport do you follow? A: Rugby, hurling and football
Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own? A: 12 – and I need every pair
Q: What sport can you play? A: I run and bike a lot Q: Recently, what were you
Q: What was your worst holiday experience? A: I stayed in a hotel near Paris
Airport when my onward flight was delayed for my honeymoon. The airline checked me into a hotel with my wife, the room had a single bed, with a pull-out bed underneath. It was not exactly the most romantic start to a honeymoon. Between the delay, the accommodation and the airline’s attitude, it was the worst customer service I have ever experienced
paid in Northern Ireland and, depending on the
Q: Describe your dream holiday? A: The Amalfi coast in Italy
ance contributions to the UK authorities. If you
Q: What would be your dream job? A: Chocolate dessert tester, I
tion all social insurance contributions you have
have a very sweet tooth.
alongside any PRSI contributions, soon to be
Q: What do you plan to do when you retire? A: Nothing, I have no plans
incorporated into the Universal Social Charge,
to retire. I would like to think that I would always be involved with the hospitality business in some format. I enjoy what I do and I would hate to think that I would have to stop someday
tax rates, you may only have a marginal amount to pay or receive back by way of a tax refund. You must apply for a National Insurance number BEFORE starting work in Northern Ireland, otherwise your tax and National Insurance contributions will not be recorded. National Insurance Numbers are issued by the UK Social Security Agency and can be applied for at any local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are employed in Northern Ireland, you do not have to pay PRSI. You make National Insurwish to claim social welfare benefits now or in the future, the authorities will take into considerapaid. That means National Insurance contributions paid in Northern Ireland will be considered
paid in the south. 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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COME hail, rain or shine this Bank Holiday weekend, there is an abundance of festivals and events taking place all over the country. The only problem is deciding which ones to go to! For full details, listings and amazing offers on accommodation, visit www.discoverireland. ie, but, for now, here are some of our favourites to get you started. Sligo Live is back with a bang this year with a stellar line-up of live music over six days (October 26–31), all located in warm, intimate venues dotted around the beautiful town of Sligo. Visitors will be treated to performances from living legend Elvis Costello and BRIT award-winner, KT Tunstall. Support acts come in the form of Scottish band Admiral Follow, upbeat reggae stars – Barley Mob, Hayseed Dixie
and the beautiful Rachel Semanni and Band. Treat yourself to a cultural feast in Wexford, with two of Ireland’s finest festivals. The Wexford Fringe Festival and Opera Festival (October 20– November 6) transform the town into a melting pot of cultural delights with a heady mix of exhibitions, music, dance, theatre, tours, markets, fairs and sports as well as superb opera concerts and recitals.
Jazz Jazz things up a bit with a visit to Cork for the annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival and let yourself loose at any of over 90 pubs, clubs and hotels that play host to non–stop music, master classes and fringe events. With over 90% of the entertainment being free, there really is no excuse not to get involved! Make a meal out of it
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Colourful performances at the Virginia Pumpkin festival (left), and Cork gets in the
at the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival (October 27–31). Indulge at the free open-air food market on the plaza and a design yard where only the best in local produce
will be found. While you’re there, rediscover your childhood (and your competitive streak!) at the Irish Conker Championship (October 30). Blow those cobwebs
away with a walking weekend in some of the most beautiful scenery that Ireland has to offer. The Westport October Bank Holiday Walking Weekend takes in the
It’s ferry travel, but not as we know it! Stena Line
Passengers will soon be able to relax at Stena Line’s Nordic Spa
IT’S ferry travel, but not as we know it. Stena Line has just confirmed that its two new Superfast vessels, which will be introduced on the company’s new Cairnryan to Belfast route in November, will have a Nordic Spa on board to offer passengers a totally unique travel experience. Stena Superfast VII and Superfast VIII will be the largest ferries ever to sail between Scotland and Northern Ireland and are currently undergoing extensive upgrades in Poland by specialist cruise ship outfitters.
When complete the ships will be the first on the Irish Sea to offer passengers the opportunity to relax and indulge in a Pure Nordic Spa during the two-hour, 15-minute crossing. The spa will contain a sauna and jacuzzi which will be exclusively available to Stena Plus and Premium fare passengers. “We have established a reputation for providing a very high level of customer service so the prospect of offering our customers the opportunity to unwind in a Pure Nordic Spa at sea has
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TravelBriefs... TravelBriefs... Things to entertain you in Northen Ireland STUCK for something to do? If so, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of exciting things to do in Northern Ireland this month. For more details on these and other events, Callsave 1850 230 230, visit Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s Information Office at Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 or click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/ events
Armagh Autumn/Winter Fashion & Beauty Event, Armagh City Hotel, Co. Armagh, October 14
This annual event is a showcase of the best of Armagh’s fashion and beauty, with a sensational catwalk, local designers, boutique shops and accessory stores, ensuring a night not to be missed. Belfast Festival at Queen’s, various locations, Belfast, October 14–30
Audiences and artists from around the world converge on Belfast for 16 days of Ireland’s biggest international arts festival. groove with the annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, above
rugged beauty of the Mayo Mountains as well as Connacht’s highest peak – Mweelrea, while the Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festival explores the beauty of the garden
of Ireland and includes a range of walks suited to varying abilities. A storybook full of new memories are just waiting to be made this October Bank Holiday,
so why not book now and treat yourself to the Bank Holiday of a lifetime. For more details and inspiration for your trip, log on to www.discoverireland.ie.
On the Mammal Trail, Lough Navar Forest, Co. Fermanagh, October 15
Join the staff to search for clues and hear the sounds of red squirrels and red deer that live in the forest.
A performer of the Cirque Eloize
Apple Day, Ballance House, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, October 15
of circus arts and urban dance, breakdance, hip-hop and more.
A great day out with crafts, food stalls, children’s entertainment and a celebration of the traditional varieties of apple.
Seapark Fireworks & Family Fun, Seapark Recreation Ground, Holywood, Co. Down, October 22
Tyrone Farmers’ Market, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, October 15
A market offering a range of food produced on local farms including seasonal products and home-baked produce as well as local craft items and a selection of fresh fish. Cirque Eloize, Grand Opera House, Belfast, October 19 –22
Cirque Eloize’s brand new creation positively crackles with daring and modernity. A blend
Bring the family along to enjoy a children’s fun fair, live music by ‘The Jukes’, delicious refreshments and a themed fireworks display. Ghosts and Gourds Weekend, Rowallane Garden, Saintfield, Co. Down, October 22–23
Carve a pumpkin, follow the ghost trail and hear a scary story while watching your little ones transformed with scary face painting. Family Hallowe’en fun for all.
introduces luxurious spa facilities ---------------------------------
‘We plan to make the facility available to out Stena Plus customers and are confident that it will enhance our service’ ---------------------------------
really got our staff excited about giving our customers an even better travel experience,” said Stena Line Route Director Paul Grant.
“We plan to make the facility available to our Stena Plus customers and are confident that it will enhance our premium service offering even further. Although the new Superfast ships will have a crossing time of just 2hr 15mins, our customers will still have enough time to relax and unwind and enjoy their journey even more than before. “We are always looking at innovative ideas to help improve our offering to customers to ensure that their journey with us is a truly enjoyable experi-
ence in itself. The introduction of our Pure Nordic Spas is one such idea and one of a host of onboard facilities dedicated to leisure and business passengers,” he said. Stena Line‘s new Cairnryan to Belfast service is scheduled to launch on November 21. The new Superfast vessels will make 12 crossings per day and are now available to book online at www. stenaline.ie. Each of the ten-deck ships can carry up to 1,200 passengers, 660 cars or 110 freight units.
The spa will feature both a sauna and a Jacuzzi for passengers to indulge in
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GazetteENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 1GoingOUT PAVILION 01 231 2929 Dance Celebration
Pavilion Theatre welcomes back the inimitable John O’Conor. Following on from the enormous success of his recital at the Pavilion last year, Ireland’s foremost concert pianist returns with a programme to inspire and delight. October 16, 19:30. Prices €17 - €19.
SEAMUS ENNIS CULTURAL CENTRE 01 802 0898 Nick Kelly - See : Hear Legendary singer/songwriter and award-winning film maker Nick Kelly is bringing his unique new See:Hear show to The Centre. It combines a live gig (accompanied by The Softly Swelling String Quartet); a screening of Nick’s three highly-acclaimed short films (including the recently Oscar-shortlisted “Shoe”); and an entertaining and insightful talk on the fascinating crossover between making music and making movies. Friday, October 14, 8:30pm. Admission: €16.
THE HELIX 01 700 7000 Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo The third of The Helix concerts in The Six String Sessions sees performances by Frank Rignola and Vinny Raniola. Ex Les Paul and David Grisman Band, both these guitar players are master tremelo pickers. Sunday, October 16, 8:30pm. Tickets: TICKETS: €15/€12.50.
MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340
Faulty Towers -The Dining Experience Enter the snobbish world of manic Basil; his domineering wife, Sybil; and their hopeless languagechallenged waiter, Manuel. Be one of the steady stream of bemused guests trying to make Manuel understand what it is you want. Asking for an ice bucket ends up with you being presented with a ‘nice bucket’. A simple procedure like opening a bottle of wine can become a huge drama. And, maybe, just maybe, in the middle of all these events, you might get some service, Faulty-style, of course. October 18, 7:30. Admission: €45.
A Basket of Bennett Sandyford Little Theatre present their latest studio showA Basket of Bennett - featuring: A Woman of Letters, Bed Among The Lentils, A Visit From Miss Prothero; something not to be missed, a funny yet real portrayal of lives on the edge. October 18 - 22, 8pm. Admission: €15/€12
DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 Egg
What really happens when you put all your eggs in one basket? Not always what you would expect it seems if this particular show is to be believed. Witness the madcap adventures of our unexpected heroes as they explore the humble egg and try to resolve age-old problems, such as which came first, the chicken or the egg? Saturday, October 15, 1pm and 3pm. Tickets €5.
CIVIC THEATRE 01 4627477 The Hen Night Epiphany A week before the wedding of her dreams, a woman wonders if some secrets should never be kept no matter what the cost. The Hen Night Epiphany is a heart-lifting tale of five women who take to the countryside for a night of fun and laughter that leaves their lives turned upside down. October 18 – 22 at 8pm. Admission: €20 and €16.
Faith Bernie struggles with her faith and is displeased with the feckless attitude of her only son, Joey. October 20 to 22 at 8.15pm. Admission: €10
Leads Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough get footloose in a dance scene from the new movie
Kick off your shoes And your cynical frown as Craig Brewer reinvents Eighties’ classic guilty pleasure, Footloose, for a new generation IT SEEMS at the moment that there is a definite disrespect of anything resembling a classic movie, with the necessity for a “reboot” or “re-imagining” being far easier for producers and studios than, God forbid, actually coming up with original story ideas or models for future franchises. With Sam Raimi’s Spiderman franchise not even cold before Columbia and Marvel felt the need to return to the same origin story AGAIN, with Andrew Gar field and Emma Stone in the leads, and local boy Colin Farell returning to Mars to reprise the role of Quaid in the Total Recall remake, there is a sense that really, nothing, nothing at all, is sacred. Scare stories about the likelihood of remakes of Robocop, Evil Dead, and (for goodness sake,
nooooooooo...) Don’t Look Now, make you wonder what on earth is going on... But there are times when the remake formula does come good - Scarface, The Thing, The Departed - it creates something special. However, when what is being remade is regarded as something of an guilty pleasure, you wonder if it was wor th the effor t. In the case of Footloose, it seems that they have remade not only the movie, but the guilty pleasure aspect, too. Like the 1984 original that starred Kevin Bacon, the premise is the same, with Ren MacCormack being dropped in small-town America (this time in the south, which allows for a country slant and southern hip-hop and R&B stylings to be dropped into proceedings), where puritanical
lawmakers have outlawed public dancing and loud music. The cityboy is not one to shy away from a confrontation, and he starts in motion a chain of events that will revitalise the town, set it’s people free, and, of course, make the local preacher’s daughter fall for him. Former dancer with J u s t i n T i m b e r l a ke , Kenny Wormald, steps into Kevin Bacon’s role with ease, and he is more than ably backed up by Miles Teller, who owns the role of Willard, Ren’s
sidekick and avowed non-dancer, previously played so memorably by the late Chris Penn in the original. All very familiar to film fans and fans of the original, but there are enough subtle details and rougher edges that puts the 2011 incarnation slightly more in tune with the times than
the f luffier nature of the original. Director Craig Brewer has previous
in the music-enriched movie world, having delivered Hustle and Flow in 2005, and he appears to have a genuine love of the original Footloose, which seeps into every frame. Again, it is a guilty pleasure watching Footloose, and there is the added bonus of it having some of the original tunes from the first movie in place, thus appealing to it’s original audience, as well as updating it for 2011 sensibilities. The same warm hear t and drama are present, and, for that, it stands perhaps alone as a remake that was wor th the effort. Let’s hope it’s a template that the movie re-makers will follow from now on...
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PILATES: KEEP YOUR CORE STRONG TO STEER CLEAR OF BACK PAIN
Get in shape with the power of pilates PILATES is a low-impact workout with a history stretching back almost 100 years, since its development by Joseph Pilates in 1917. More than 20 million people around the world currently practice it. Pilates is a unique system of exercises designed to improve strength, control and endurance of your core muscles. The core muscles of the body include your abdominals, pelvic floor and low back. Pilates has seen an explosion of popularity in the last few years, and is now often prescribed by Physiotherapists to those suffering from back pain. The reason for its growing popularity is due to the fact that it tackles an ever-increasing problem in our society. Our modern-day living has resulted in increased hours spent sitting in front of the television, or at a desk in work or school, along with added time commuting to or from our jobs. This has caused an adverse effect on our posture. Upper and lower cross syndromes are prevalent in today’s society and many people can be seen to suffer the effects to some degree. Being seat-
ed all day causes the hip flexor muscles to shorten, abdominals to weaken, lower back to tighten and hamstrings to become weak and overstretched. This is known as lower cross syndrome, and while it is not necessarily a dangerous affliction, if left unchecked, it can lead to lower back pain. Over time, the effects eventually work their way up the kinetic chain causing the same patterns of dysfunction in the upper body. Upper cross syndrome mirrors the muscular effects of the lower body causing tight chest or pectoral muscles, a weak upper back and forward head posture often leading to chronic neck and shoulder pain. Another factor that can cause low back pain, is pregnancy. During pregnancy, the pelvic floor is put under large amounts of stress to hold and support the enlarged uterus and increasing size and weight of the growing baby. If not strong enough, the pelvic floor weakens and you can become susceptible to pelvic instability, low back pain and incontinence. A Course of Pilates to help rebalance the body after
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pregnancy could save you from these uncomfortable side effects. The core muscles, when weak or damaged, will very often encourage poor posture causing the spine
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DUBLIN MARATHON: NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR MEDAL RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENT
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ORGANISERS of the National Lottery Dublin Marathon and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Andrew Montague, are seeking nominations for the inaugural Lord Mayor’s Medal, which will be presented before the start of this year’s National Lottery Dublin Marathon on Monday, October 31. T he Lord Mayor ’s
Medal was introduced earlier this year by the previous Lord Mayor, Gerry Breen, as a way for the Lord Mayor’s o f f i c e t o a c k n ow l edge the outstanding achievement of everyone who takes part in the Dublin marathon. The specially-commissioned medal will be presented from this year onwards to an individual or individuals who are deemed to have either overcome incred-
ible odds to take part in the Dublin Marathon or have an unusual marathon story to tell. Organisers are looking for nominations to be sent by email to marathon@whpr.ie before Wednesday, October 19.
Marvellous Martin Lord Mayor Gerr y Breen presented a special medal earlier this year to 2009 Dublin M a r a t h o n f i n i s h e r,
Former Dublin Mayor, Gerry Breen, presents the first Lord Mayor’s Medal to Martin Codyre
Martin Codyre, whose brother and friend pushed him around the 26.2 miles of the course. Codyre was involved in a tragic accident in 2008 which left him paralysed for life and
needing 24-hour care. Entry for this year’s Dublin Marathon closed on October 3, and a record entry of over 14,000 runners, joggers and walkers will take part this year.
This year marks not only the first year of sponsorship under the National Lottery banner, but also a return to live television for the first time in 20 years, with coverage starting
on RTE2 from 9.15am on October 31. For further information on the Lord Mayor’s Medal, go to www. dublinmarathon.ie or w w w.facebook.com/ dublinmarathon.
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RUGBY: MALAHIDE TAKE ANOTHER WIN ON THE ROAD IN DIV 2A
Leinster’s second-half heroics seal victory Malahide RFCregistered another away win in Leinster League Division 2A against Kilkenny last weekend
LEINSTER pulled off a great escape at the RDS last weekend when they came back from a 12-point deficit against Connacht to claim the points in their RaboDirect PRO12 encounter. Castleknock College old boy Devin Toner had opened the Blues’ account with a try in the first half, but a pair of tries from Ray Ofisa and Brian Tuohy put Connacht into what appeared to be a commanding lead, with the teams turning around with the scores 20-8 in the visitor’s favour. Eric Elwood’s side looked to be on course for their first win over the Lions since September 2002, but a second-half recovery saw Leinster take on board their half-time team talk, and they utterly dominated the remainder of the match. Just as they had done against Aironi in the Magners League the previous weekend, Leinster powered to victory with a determined and ruthless approach in the second period. They held Connacht scoreless for the duration, with Isa Nacewa scoring penalty after penalty, Luke Fitzgerald putting any kind of disappointment from the morning’s international result behind him with a try, and a last-minute drop goal from Ian Madigan completed the shut-out and saw Leinster over the line. Cillian Willis proved to be an immense influence on the outcome, setting up Toner’s try and providing the pass that saw Fitzgerald cross the whitewash. Leinster’s next outing will be an away visit to Murrayfield stadium, where they will face Edinburgh on October 28.
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Malahide continued their success on the road with a second consecutive away win in Leinster League Division 2A against Kilkenny. Coming off the back of two fine victories everyone involved knew this would be the team’s toughest challenge to date. And so it proved, with a huge Kilkenny pack dominating early exchanges. Malahide, to their credit, held firm defensively, with some huge hits from Eamonn Gleeson, Austin Kennedy a n d E o i n C r ow l e y keeping the home side at bay. While Kilkenny dom-
inated early possession, the visitors fired a few warning shots of their own, just failing on a number of occasions to get outside the Kilkenny defence. With defence definitely on top, it wasn’t until the half-hour mark that the first points were scored, when Malahide were caught offside. K ilkenny took the opportunity to get off the mark and moved into a 3-0 lead. Malahide’s response was immediate, and they regained possession from the kick-off. As play moved into the Kilkenny 22 a swift interchange of passes between Mick Fitzmaurice and Colin Corkery saw Fitzmaurice cross the Kilkenny line for the game’s opening try. Rory O’Driscoll was
successful with the conversion to give the visitors a 7-3 lead. Again, the response to a score was immediate, and Kilkenny went on the offensive. After a number of phases, they were able to create the extra man and crashed over from short distance to give the home side a 10-7 half-time lead. Much of the early exchanges of the second period were played out in the Malahide half, as the visitors failed to find the opportunity to use the strong breeze at their backs to force Kilkenny deep. Eventually, 20 minutes into the half, some strong running from Sean Power and Richie Forbes brought play into the Kilkenny half and, as Malahide tried to recycle possession, the
home side were deemed to have infringed at the breakdown. O’Driscoll stepped up and calmly levelled the scores. As both sides searched for the winning score, the concession of a number of penalties from Malahide, coupled with the sin-binning of hooker, Anthony Colbert, left it looking likely that the home side would grab the vital score. However, when a kick at goal dropped short, a great relieving kick from Colin Corker y brought play into the Kilkenny half and an excellent line-out steal from Sean Power gave the visitors the platform they required. As the play was moved to the short side, full back O’Driscoll was
stopped just short of the line and, after a number of drives, Eoin Crowley was able to force his way over. O’Driscoll was successful with the vital kick and Malahide held a seven-point advantage. The visitors were able to hold out for the remaining six minutes with little drama to claim a fine victory for the side. Again, a solid scrum platform in the face of very strong opposition helped set the basis for the win, and huge credit goes to props Wayne Hilder and Darren Morrin for their efforts. The victory sees Malahide top Division 2A with a two-point advantage over Portarlington, who they face at home in two week’s time.
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A fine descent on Liffey weirs
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Local paddlers Peter Egan and Neil Fleming were the big winners at the rescheduled Liffey Descent that went ahead last weekend Sam and Kevin pop in to
LAST weekend, the 52 n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l Liffey Descent canoe races took place on the traditional course, starting at the K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare, and finishing at Trinity Boat Club, a distance of 17.5 miles. The race had to be rescheduled from its original date of September 10 due to a shortage of water, plus maintenance being carried out on the ESB hydro station at Poolaphuca. Almost 800 competitors entered the race, with entrants from South Africa, Australia, Spain, Denmark, Canada and, of course, the traditional big entr y from England, Wales and Scotland. A big Irish contingent made
for a very exciting day’s racing. On a beautiful sunny Saturday the scene was set for the athletes all set to challenge the 11 weirs, one set of rapids
and, with over 50 crews it promised to be very competitive. As the boats approached Straffan Weir, know n as the Beecher’s Brook of the
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‘This was our goal, to win the three K2 titles - the Liffey Descent, and the British and Irish championships - in one season.’
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and a 500-metre portage around the dam at Leixlip, where the athletes must exit the canoe and run 500 metres carrying thir boat before reentering the river below the dam. The Senior Racing K2 class was the first start
Liffey Descent, the Irish crew of Peter Egan and Neil Fleming, the current British and Irish K2 champions, set a blistering place and were first dow n the weir, closely followed by the South African crew of Brett Irvine and
Peter Egan and Neil Fleming on their way to victory in the K2 class
Ken Murray, the British crew of O’Regan and Boyton, and another Irish crew, comprising Malcolm Banks and Jason Briody. By Celbridge, Egan and Fleming had opened up a lead of 55 seconds with the chasing group still trying to keep in touch. By L u c a n , i t w a s obvious that they were really powering down this tough course having increased their lead to over three minutes and were going all out to make it three championship victories in 2011. The chasing group was now down to two crews, with Banks and Briody having difficulty at Cromers Weir. Safely over the next two big weirs, namely Wren’s Nest and Palmerston, victory was now in sight for Egan and Fleming and so, after 17.5 miles, they crossed the finish line at Trinity Boat Club in one of the fastest times for this course - 1hr 49mins 10secs - 5mins 55secs ahead of second-place crew O’Regan and Boyton, with Irvine and Murray taking third place. Egan and Fleming were absolutely delighted with their victory, stating: “This was our goal, to win the three K2 titles in one season.”
The pair will compete at the World Marathon championships in Singapore on October 23 and 24. T he K1 class saw Gary Mawer, winner of this race on numerous occasions looking for another victory. Stiff opposition from Dermot Hudson and Stuart West was on the cards. Hudson showed he meant business, leading over Straffan Weir, with Mawer and West taking a safer shoot. These three athletes broke away from the rest of the field and Mawer, with his vast experience, showed he still is the man to beat, coming home in first position in a time of 1hr 58mins 25secs with Dermot Hudson second and Stuart West in third. In the Master K1 Deaglan O’Drisceoil won gold adding to his seasons achievements having won the Sella Descent in Spain in August. In the Junior K1, Sean McCarthy won his second junior title from Matt Burke and Iomhar Mac Giollaphradaig. The Senior Wild Water Class was won by Adam Sweeney, while the junior Wild Water class was won by Aisling Smith. Full results can be found on the Canoeing Ireland website.
wish Paddy a happy 98th STARS of Erin GAA Club were celebrating the contribution of a very special clubman last week when Paddy Walsh turned 98 years old. Paddy has worked tirelessly for the club over the last seven decades, and club members of all different age groups turned out to wish him a very happy birthday at the celebrations that took place in the Step Inn. Paddy had the added surprise of senior Dublin footballer, Kevin McManamon, and the Sam Maguire trophy dropping in to wish him a happy birthday.
Croke Park celebrate year of success CROKE Park Community Liaison Officer Ger Dorgan was on hand recently to present to Mark Candon and Theresa McMahon, from ASESP Crinan Strand, a cheque for their annual festival, as the Community team outlined their successes over the last two years at a meeting at the stadium. The President of
the GAA, Christy Cooney, thanked the community for their co-operation during the past season which, he said, had a fitting finale with Dublin winning the football final. The Croke Park Community Fund has allocated €210,000 to 57 qualifying projects since 2009. Following two local employment drives during the 2011 season, 81 additional local people were given seasonal employment at Croke Park events.
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SOCCER: UNITED SUFFER BITTER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EXIT
Portrane set for new era with new pitch PORTRANE hockey club chairman, Adrian Henchey, is looking forward to a new era for the club, with their Olympic standard water-based pitch almost set for action. The pitch, in the Donabate Community Centre, has been three years in the making and will be the club’s new home, moving from its former home in St Ita’s. The club’s men’s first team have recently been promoted back up to division two of the Leinster leagues while a second team was introduced this term, too, and play in Division 7. But the club is looking to the future and also caters for children from U-8 up to U-16 level with well over 100 kids taking part weekly. Speaking about the new pitch, Henche said: “Without a doubt, this is a highlight and significant milestone for our club but the club remains fully committed to the proper coaching and development of all our players.”
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.
Peamount United were once again denied by second-half strikes by Paris St Germain in the second leg of their Champions League tie
Paris pain for Peamount UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Paris St Germain 3 Peamount United 0 (PSG win 5-0 on aggregate) sport@gazettegroup.com
PEAMOUNT United were undone by a clinical second-half showing from Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League last-32 tie at the Stade Charlety in Paris last week. Despite going in scoreless at the break in the French capital, and holding faint hopes of a miraculous comeback following last week’s 2-0 defeat at Tallaght Stadium, the West Dublin
amateurs were hit with three superb second-half goals, and went out on a 5-0 aggregate scoreline. Despite some early PSG pressure, the visitors had the first shot in anger of the game when Stephanie Roche fired straight at Veronique Pons on four minutes. However, the home side looked intent on finishing the tie quickly and Kenza Dali fired just over, before Sinnott almost let Nora Coton-Pelagie in around the back and Jessica Houara went close with another effort. Wendy McGlone was unable to control Aine O’Gorman’s looping
Super support: Local fans line out for Leinster win LEINSTER supporters, Oisin and Michael Madden, from Malahide, were on the sidelines cheering on Leinster against Connacht at the RDS last week. The match saw a win for the Blues, who came from 12 points down at half-time to register a 30-20 victory. Three penalties and a Luke Fitzgerald try put Leinster back in the game as they held Connacht scoreless in the second half.
cross from the right as Peamount looked to capitalise on their attacks and, just before the before the break, Sara Lawlor was almost presented with an opening by the PSG defence. However, the semi-professionals quickly rectified the mistake and crowded Lawlor and O’Gorman out, before Dali went close on the counter-attack at the other end. Despite, making it to half-time scoreless and introducing Ireland Senior Women’s international Julie Ann-Russell at the break, the visitors were stunned by an exquisite opener within minutes.
Striker Nora-Coton Pelagie rocked Peamount at Tallaght Stadium with a deflected opener from distance in PSG’s original 2-0 win, but this time there was no touch as her 25-yard effort left goalkeeper Linda Meehan rooted to the spot. Some neat interplay between substitute Russell and Roche saw the latter threaten with a long-range shot, but again it was straight at Pons in the Paris goal, and the home side went further ahead on 65. Full-back Nonna Debonne cut in off the left wing on a blistering run and fired an unstop-
pable drive across Meehan’s goal and in off the far post. The visitors did well to just keep PSG from adding even more as PSG’s superior fitness really started to tell and despite Pons’ quick dash off her line denying Aine O’Gorman a consolation from Lawlor’s through ball, a third goal was unavoidable. It came with only minutes left on the clock and it was Dali who got the reward her threat all game deserved as she powered an effort beyond Meehan from close-range after good work down the right by Houara.
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HURLING: COMEBACK JUST NOT ENOUGH FOR SYL’S
CLUB NOTICEBOARD ST SYLVESTER’S Despite a brilliant comeback in the
ber 15, in the Naul.
second half, the junior hurlers lost
The minor hurlers play Finbarr’s
the championship final in Parnell
in the championship next Sunday,
Park. Well done to Plunkett’s on
October 16 at 11am in Broomfield.
their win. The adult ladies’ team had a great win in their semi-final to qualify for the Leinster junior final. The senior football team pla y Parnell’s in Parnell Park on Sunday,
The U-15 hurlers play Crumlin in the championship final next Sunday at 11am in Blakestown. There are a lot of big games, so please come out and support and enjoy .
October 16 at 3.45pm in the cham-
There was no winner of the lotto
pionship. The intermediates play
jackpot. The numbers drawn were
Ballymun Kickhams in the champi-
19, 23, 25, and 14. Next week’s jack-
onship at 5pm next Saturday, Octo-
pot is €3,750.
FINGAL RAVENS BEST of luck to our senior team who
We are having an award night for
play Ballyboden St Enda’s in a replay
our U-21s, who won the 2010 cham-
of the senior championship this
pionship, and our ladies’ team who
week in Parnell Park. The winners
won their 2010 league, on Sunday
will play St Peregrine’s at 3.45pm
October 30, in Kettle’s Hotel. All
next Sunday in Parnell Park.
members are welcome to come
Also, best of luck to our junior St Sylvester’s were denied at the death in spite of an epic comeback against St Oliver Plunkett’s in the final
Saints miss out in dramatic final JUNIOR D HURLING FINAL St Sylvester’s St Oliver Plunkett’s
4-7 3-14
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S T S Y LV E S T E R ’ S almost pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks but ended up just short, denied the Junior D hurling crown by St Oliver Plunketts/ ER last Sunday in Parnell Park. It ended a pair of fine runs for the Malahide men without a trophy to back up 2009’s epic Leinster junior championship win as the club’s inter side were felled recently in their semifinal. Syls trailed at one stage by nine points but fought back to level matters with the closing ten minutes upon them. But, just when they looked set to carr y the day, Plunketts dug deep to see Mick Doyle’s point and Shane Beecher’s goal swing
the momentum back the Ashtown club’s way. It was a cruel end to a cracking contest that had started in nightmare fashion for Syl’s. Plunkett’s hared into an imposing lead, building a tally of 1-5 through Mick Malone’s early goal with just a single point coming in response in the opening phases. But Sylvester’s rallied to tighten up defensively with Graham Morris to the fore while scores from Kevin O’Flynn began the comeback in earnest. He nabbed four while Colm O’Connor followed with a couple of goals to keep pace with Malone’s second major. With Claud Scully and Kevin McLoughney also finding the net, it made for a rip-roaring tie as the momentum swung back and forth. During Sylvester ’s ascendancy, the likes
of Andy Lestrange and Cormac Finn were outstanding to limit the damage further for the Navan Road men and it kept the game in the balance. With Plunkett’s mix of youth and experience, they were tiring in parts but summoned one last effort to force the game back in their favour as Doyle got them back in front and Beecher netted with the last puck for the win. It proved the club’s first ever junior championship win in their
history, capping a fine year that has seen them lose just once in 20 competitive outings to date with the possibility of adding to that tally in the league. Three points from their final two outings will secure a final showdown in AHL7, too. For Syl’s, it effectively ended their season on a low note as they have just one league outing to fulfil, a dead rubber against Ballyboden St Enda’s that will have little bearing on their league finish.
team who pla y Good Counsel at 11am next Sunday morning in their last game in the league; a win will see them promoted to Division 4 next year.
along celebrate the success of these teams. Committee meeting this Thursday at 8.30pm in Kettles Hotel. Lotto: Numbers drawn were 1, 21, 25 and 31.
Our duck race and cross coun-
€20 to Alan Reilly, Larry Fay and
try challenge has been refixed for
Maura Norton. Next week’s jacpot
Sunday, October 30, at 2pm at Kin-
is now worh €2,613, please support
sella’s Bridge.
your club lotto each week.
FINGALLIANS THANKS to all who contributed
their pictures and the remaining
to the visit of Sam to Swords last
pictures can be ordered or col-
week. The cup made a visit to all 13
lected next Saturday morning in
schools and over 6,000 pupils.
the club hall from 10 to 11.45am. Go
On Frida y night, an estimated
raibh maith agat, Kryan.
1,700 people visited the Club to view
Congratulations to Fins’ U-15
Sam. It also made a guest appear-
footballers who had a convincing
ance at the nursery on Saturday
2-11 to 0-06 win over St Maur’s in
morning.
the championship semi-final. They
A special thank-you to Paul Flynn
have booked a place in the final in
and Pat Gilroy, who brought the
Parnell Park on November 6 against
whole Dublin squad to the club,
either Skerries or Naomh Olaf.
making it a very memorable occasion. Over 10,000 photographs were taken by Kryan O’Brien on Friday. The schools will receive a disc with
Wins also for the minor footballers in the championship and also the U-12 and U-14 girls. The big opening of the club shop takes place next Saturday.
INNISFAILS CONDOLENCES to the family of Julie Foran. Well done to the lads who beat Wanderers to advance to the semifinal of the Duffy Cup. Lotto this week €8,400.
Live music this Saturday with Wild Thing doing karaoke. Also, there will be live music on Sunday night. Training for all teams is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm.
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Sylvester’s ladies reach county final Manager Sullivan hails unity, strength of side after they reach Leinster final, where they face St Laurence’s STEPHEN FINDLATER malahidesport@gazettegroup.com
A SECOND successive huge win has seen St Sylveter’s ladies advance to the Leinster junior championship final in rip-roaring fashion. They swept aside Clara by 4-10 to 0-1 in front of a huge crowd in Offaly, which included former Taoiseach Brian Cowen. It leaves the club on the verge of a second Leinster junior title in two years, following the club’s hurlers victory in 2009. Standing in their way are Kildare champions, St Laurence’s, who have been in similarly inspired form, kicking 17 goals in their three knock-out matches in Leinster to date. And manager Brian Sullivan knows his side will be in a major battle in the final. “We’ve been able to find out a bit about them, a bit of commentary in the Kildare media,” he told GazetteSport.
“They have been racking up big scores, 3-14 to 1-10 in the semi-final, but prior to that they have got 14 goals in their other two matches. They have a few inter-county players in the Kildare senior and minor team also, so we’ll up against it. “Any team that is racking up those scores has strong forwards. But we’ll be confident. We couldn’t have asked for any better than conceding only four points in a quarter and semi-final. Certainly, St Anne’s in the first round was the toughest one but we feel more prepared now, fitter and playing good football. We’re getting the big scorelines but the performances deserve them.” He saw his side once again get off to a magnificent start, scoring 1-4 in the opening seven minutes with Emer Treacy recovering from an eye injury to take her place in the starting team and net early on. Nicole Owens, Sinead Aherne and Niamh McEvoy also weighed during that early spell and, despite a couple of sin-binnings, Syl’s powered clear with Treacy grabbing her second goal and Owens also
finding the net for a 3-6 to 0-0 half-time lead. Despite being down to 13 players for the first five minutes of the second half, the Malahide side cleared the bar three more times to well and truly confirm the win. They did have to ride their luck at times as Aimee Hazley – another to reach fitness in time to play – covered well from full-back to clear off the line twice, before Owens’ second goal rubber-stamped the win. Reacting to the nature of the game, Sullivan added: “We didn’t know what we were going into or know an awful lot about them. They were a strong physical team and, with the crowd there, you would swear it was an inter-county team. “To be honest, the game wasn’t as lop-sided as it looks from the scoreboard. Clara had a good bit of possession, but they didn’t have scoring forwards like we had, and missed a few soft chances. But we were a level ahead of them with regard to our movement of the ball and we have stepped up our performance every time we have gone out.”