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No rest in fight to help homeless
THE GOOD people of Fingal spent all of last Friday night outdoors to support Focus Ireland in their mission to raise funds and awareness of the homeless crisis. In Ongar, a group of staff and parents from Castaheany ETNS including Pat, Mary, Louise, Fiona and Maria, right, slept out in the yard, while a few miles away, staff from the North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Task Force (below) held a sleep out at Floraville Garden, in Skerries. Well done to everyone who took part!
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Council calls on locals to help protect & promote Fingal’s rich heritage
TRANSPORT | BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT ON AIRPORT LINK SLAMMED
‘New’ Metro North ‘is nothing but Govt spin’ SYLVIA POWNALL THE re-announcement of Metro North has been dismissed by Fianna Fail as the latest cynical example of Government spin. Fingal TD Darragh O’Brien said a fresh statement by Transport Minister Shane Ross on the longpromised light rail project was nothing more than “spin over delivery”. Minister Ross said on Budget day that workwould begin in 2021 and the system would be operational by 2027 – the same schedule revealed earlier this year. Deputy O’Brien said: “The transport link to the airport and on to Swords, originally launched by Fianna Fail and scrapped by Fine Gael in 2012, is absolutely essential for our ever-growing city and county as the traffic gridlock increases.” He said the delay in delivery was exacerbated by the fact that “even after announcing a scaled-back version which included changes to the proposed route, it is yet to go through the planning process”. He added: “It’s hypocritical to re announce a project with no map for delivery.”
Party colleague Cllr Darragh Butler agreed and put forward a motion at the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis calling for the original Metro North plan to be reinstated. He said: “The ‘new’ Metro North is not fit for purpose as the station platforms and rolling stock will be 33 per cent shorter than originally planned and it will cause traffic disruption around the airport as it will be at ground level.” The original plan for an underground system was adapted – with some tracks and stations overground – to cut costs. A park-andride terminal at Lissenhall has also been axed. Cllr Butler told The Gazette: “I’ve lost count of the number of launches and relaunches at this stage, but hopefully this time we’ll finally see action and not just another press release.” Dublin Chamber warned that the capital could not afford another delay to the project and the lack of a direct transport link to the airport would cost jobs. Fingal is Ireland’s fastest growing county, gaining 22,000 new residents from 2011 to 2016 – more than all of Connacht combined.
FINGAL County Council is preparing its Heritage Plan 2018 -2023, a strategy to protect, manage and promote our heritage. As part of the process, the local authority wants to hear from people and organisations with an interest in Fingal’s heritage. A council spokesperson said: “Fingal has a rich heritage dating back thousands of years, from the passage tombs of Bremore to medieval church settlements such as Swords and Lusk and castles like Malahide and Ardgillan. “Fingal also has a unique natural heritage of coastline, waterways, landscape and wildlife, and a culture of local history, music and folklore. “Whether you’re from Blanchardstown or Balbriggan, Porterstown or Portmarnock, heritage gives each local area in Fingal its identity and sense of place. “Our heritage not only has a strong conservation and amenity value, but also contributes to the economy through tourism and by making Fingal an attractive place to work and locate a business.” The council wants to put a blueprint in place to ensure Fingal’s heritage is preserved and managed as the county’s population expands. To have your say on the Fingal Heritage Plan 2018 -2023? Visit https://consult.fingal.ie/en/surveys and complete the survey by 16 November 2017. The current Fingal Heritage Plan 2011-2017 is available at http://www.fingalcoco.ie/planning-andbuildings/development-plans-and-consultations/ fingal-heritage-plan/
Cllr calls on FCC to act on abandoned car scourge A FINE GAEL Cllr has called on Fingal to follow the example of South Dublin County Council in the collection and confiscation of abandoned cars. Cllr Tom O’Leary wants Fingal to adopt SDCC’s successful system – which involves the wardens and use of a section of the Waste Management Act. Cllr O’Leary said: “We seem to be caught between two stools of the gardai and Fingal County Council but with nobody taking action to have the offending vehicles removed. It’s time for action on this issue.” More than 80 burned out cars were removed from one Clondalkin field by SDCC under the system earlier this year.
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HURRICANE OPHELIA | MASSIVE CLEAN-UP UNDERWAY AFTER MONSTER CYCLONE RIPS THROUGH Rush. A huge sign blown down by the storm in Picture: Facebook / Jane McGuinness Beaty
A tree felled by the gales in Rogerstown. Picture: Facebook / Sandra Duffy
Portmarnock beach. Picture: Faceb ook / Darragh O’Brien
A toddler (third from left) crouches on Rush pier as adults around him take photos. Picture: Facebook / SarahStack
STORM LOOPERS Thrill seekers blasted
A tree blocks the road at Turvey Avenue in Donabate, while the below photo was taken on the M50 just after 6pm on Monday, when the ringroad is usually gridlocked with rush-hour traffic
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Deputy O’Brien added: “People swimming at the height of the storm were putting other people’s lives in danger. They were told to stay away from the harbours and out of the water. “When I think of the ultimate sacrifice the crew of Rescue 116 made, where four people lost their lives… we need legislation to protect our emergency services from having to risk life and limb for this kind of nonsense.” He said reckless behaviour putting others in danger is covered under the 1997 Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act punishable by a fine of up to e2,000 or jail. But the Fianna Fail TD thinks the penalties should be tougher. He said: “I am currently looking into what amendments can be made to the legislation. Three people lost their lives in tragic circumstances while others chose to put theirs at risk for little more than a thrill.” A photo posted on Facebook on Monday shortly after 2.30pm – as the worst of the weather hit the coastline – showed adults and children on the pier in Rush. It read: “Glad to see hurricane watching the latest sport to sweep Rush… at least 15 down the harbour (including dogs and children). The majority down the back taking pics while holding onto the bars.” One person commented: “If they get into difficulty the rescue services have to put their lives at risk to save these total gobshites. I’d leave them to it if they are that stupid and let the emergency services rescue genuine people in trouble.”
Howth Coast Guard revealed members repeatedly had to rescue people who entered breaking waves on piers and bridges to take selfies. A spokesperson said: “Some members of the public ignored the warnings and passed signs closing off dangerous areas.” Fingal County Council dealt with over 60 calls on Monday as fallen trees left roads impassable and high winds damaged houses, schools and farm buildings. A council spokesperson revealed: “A 90-minute lull in the weather enabled crews to leave their depots and clear fallen trees, branches and other debris. The clean-up commenced in earnest at first light on Tuesday.” Senator James Reilly called for a special fund to assist farmers in north county Dublin who cannot access insurance for glasshouses and polytunnels ripped apart in the storm. He said: “Fingal is Ireland’s primary horticultural region. These growers will need funds to carry out repairs.” Council staff begin the big clean up. Picture: Facebook / FCC
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Victory for locals in Clonshaugh as hotel plans axed AN BORD Pleanala has upheld the appeals of local residents and refused permission for a 427-bedroom hotel near Dublin Airport. The development was proposed for a site close to the M50/M1 junction near Clonshaugh Rd but residents claimed it would have a negative impact on amenities and result in a loss of privacy. The planned ten-storey building would have consisted of 317 bedrooms and 110 suites and included leisure facilities, conference rooms, cafes, restaurants and parking for 440 vehicles. Applicant Carra Shore Hotel Ltd is run by Irishbased Jalaluddin Kajani, a Pakistani-born businessman who owns two boutique London hotels. Carra Shore told the appeals board that “there is a shortage of hotel rooms in Dublin and the proposed co-located
hotel rooms would add a significant quantum”. Fingal County Council justified its decision to grant permission, stating that “the proposed development is in keeping with the pattern of new development in the area…a nd that it will not detract from adjoining residential amenity”. However, the location of the hotel on a site zoned for high technology in the Fingal Development Plan proved crucial in the board refusing planning permission. In its formal order, it pointed out that hotel uses are not permitted in principle within this hightechnology zone but are encouraged under other land-use zoning objectives of the plan. The board further stated that the site “is located in an isolated area that does not have the benefit of high-capacity public transport”.
Gardai appeal for witnesses to Blanch murder A REWARD has been offered for information which helps the investigation into the murder of a woman whose body was found in woods in Blanchardstown in July. Linda Christian Evans was last seen on June 24 in the area having left the Ash Ward in Connolly Hospital just after 9am with a man. Her body was found in Coolmine Woods in July. Detective Inspector Des McTiernan of Blanchardstown Garda Station said this week: “We are appealing to the public to come forward with any information on Linda’s movements around Saturday 24 June. Did anyone see her on Saturday around the Blanchardstown or Coolmine area?” Gardai believe Linda
was last seen with a man who is no longer in the country, possibly a Romanian national. Officers are appealing to any member of the public who may have seen Linda, in particular motorists and cyclists who have dash cams. They are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of the Snugborough Road, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Clonsilla Road and Main Street, Blanchardstown, between 9am and 2pm on June 24 to make contact with Blanchardstown Garda station at 01 666 7000. Callers can claim a reward for information which significantly helps the investigation. Anybody with information can call Crimestoppers at 1800 25 00 25.
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Delight at the finish line
Vhi ambassador and Olympian David Gillick and his son Oscar during the Malahide parkrun. Pictures:Cody Glenn /SPORTSFILE
Hands up if you’re having fun!
Olympic efforts made at a Malahide parkrun V
HI ambassador and Olympian David Gillick was on hand to lead the warm-up for Malahide parkrun participants before completing the 5km course alongside newcomers and seasoned parkrunners alike. A qualified physiotherapist was also available to guide participants through a post-event stretching routine to
help ease any aching muscles. Parkruns take place over a 5km course weekly, are free to enter and are open to all ages and abilities, providing a fun and safe environment to enjoy exercise. To register for a fun parkrun taking place near you, visit www.parkrun.ie.
Fionbarr O’Brien (front, second from right) from Swords, who completed his 200th parkrun, with friends after the run
Runners getting ready at the start of the race
Runway plans hit turbulence over noise regulations PLANS for a new runway at Dublin Airport may have hit a snag following a Government U-turn on the Irish Aviation Authority enforcing EU aircraft noise regulations. Transport Minister Shane Ross put the IAA in charge of noise control but confirmed earlier this week this had been ruled out following fresh legal advice from the Attorney General’s office. The minister said the advice meant it “would not be consistent with the principles of good corporate governance of the IAA as a whole”
to appoint the authority as the competent body responsible for enforcing the legislation. As such his department must come up with an alternative, with An Bord Pleanala and the Department of the Environment both likely candidates. Clare Daly TD said the Government’s failure to appoint the IAA as the competent body a year after it announced the move was a “catastrophic failure”. The EU regulation was introduced to reduce the noise impact from aircraft arriving and
departing at airports in the trading bloc. Its implementation could have consequences for Dublin Airport, where passenger traffic is expected to hit about 30 million this year. The DAA, which controls Dublin and Cork airports, has almost finished site preparation work for the new e320million runway, and a tender for the actual runway construction is expected to be awarded next year. Three separate legal challenges against the new landing strip are currently before the courts.
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Out and About
St Ciaran’s NS clean up at awards S
T Ciaran’s National School in Hartstown has just won the Fingal Cleaner Community Award for Biodiversity. This was a two-year whole-school project which also had strong links to the wider community in Hartstown through the involvement of the parents association.
The project was multi-faceted and included a number of different biodiversity lessons taught at various levels throughout the school, workshops on biodiversity from the Rediscovery Centre and An Taisce, and a comprehensive landscaping and planting programme around the school grounds. Well done to everyone at St Ciaran’s!
Leo’s bid to block ’Knock blocks fails
FOUR apartment blocks in Castleknock opposed by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and former Tanaiste Joan Burton have been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála. The proposed development at Brady’s Pub on the Old Navan Road would see the pub demolished and replaced with 41 residential housing units. Fingal approved the plans in January but a number of appeals were launched by locals and politicians, among them Mr Varadkar and Ms Burton. The Taoiseach’s objection was co-signed by Cllr Eithne Loftus (FG) and included complaints about the type of development planned and the possibility that it would cast shadows over nearby houses. He wrote: “To begin, four-story apartment blocks are a design model which has long fallen into disfavour… It would be grossly insensitive to local
feelings to permit such dated architecture to succeed.” Labour’s Castleknock representative John Walsh has criticised the planning appeal board’s decision to allow apartments on the Brady’s pub site. He said: “This is a very disappointing decision, which flies in the face of unanimous opposition from the local community and local representatives.” “The board has included extra conditions on the development to restrict its impact on the local area and this should be enforced in full by Fingal County Council.” Objectors say the visual impact of the blocks will affect not just adjacent estates – Talbot Downs, Talbot Court and the Old Navan Road – but will also have a negative impact on neighbouring Woodpark. Among the conditions are that some design elements of the development be amended.
Have a say on half-marathon traffic madness
Budget 2018: ‘Childcare costs crippling families’ SENATOR Lorraine Clifford-Lee has described Budget 2018 as a “mixed bag” with the lack of affordable housing provision in Fingal a “real concern”. But the Fianna Fail Seanad spokesperson for Justice, Children and Youth Affairs said her party’s impact was felt in the Budget in some areas. She said: “The decision announced in Budget 2018 to increase the number of weeks of Early Childhood Care and Education that children will be eligible for must be welcomed.
“I am concerned however, that the scheme has left the parents of more than one million children – who are either too young or too old to qualify for the scheme – without an alternative affordable childcare option. Too many families are left crippled by stifling childcare costs, sometimes matching their own mortgage repayments. “In our General Election manifesto, and in the Confidence and Supply Arrangement, Fianna Fáil prioritised a reduction in costs for childcare. “It was announced this week that the ECCE
scheme would be extended from 61 to 76 weeks to support families dealing with the increasing cost of childcare. This extension, allied to the 7% increase in capitation fees, will make going back to work more viable for young families and is evidence of the positive role Fianna Fáil has played.” Senator Clifford-Lee said the restoration of the national treatment purchase fund and the additional €55million investment – a key FF demand – will help ease waiting times for countless families.
RESIDENTS affected by the traffic gridlock arising from the Dublin Half Marathon last month are being encouraged to voice their complaints to the local authority. As part of a review of the event Fingal County Council is inviting submissions from residents and race participants who were affected by the delays. The half marathon was moved from the Phoenix Park to Newbridge House, Donabate for the first time but due to traffic mayhem hundreds of entrants did not make it to the starting line on September 23. Donabate and Portrane residents complained of lengthy tailbacks on the M1 and race participants
from Swords said what was normally a 20 minute car journey took almost two hours. A spokesperson for Fingal said: “The submissions will form part of the review being undertaken by the council and the event organisers, Dublin Race Series, to establish the cause of the traffic issues that created significant disruption in the area on the day. “The review will also make recommendations for the delivery of future events.” Submissions must be submitted via the Fingal County Council Consultation Portal, https://consult.fingal.ie/surveys and the deadline for receipt of submissions is October 27 at 10pm.
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MULHUDDART | POSSESSIONS LEFT OUTSIDE HOUSE
Landlord told to allow mum & girls back into home he’d boarded up
A LANDLORD who boarded up his rental property and locked out a mother and two young children was last week ordered to let them back in. Tatiana Perju had been given notice by landlord Peter Wilson to quit the house, at Saddlers Avenue, Mulhuddart but took her case to the Residential Tenancies Board. A sitting of Dublin Circuit Court late on Thursday
heard Ms Perju had gone home to find the house boarded up and that she was locked out, and that some of her possessions had been bagged up and placed outside the house. Mr Wilson was allegedly inside the property and spoke to Ms Perju, a dental nurse, through a window, but refused to let her in. At the time Ms Perju, 35, was living at the house with her two girls, aged three
and ten, and her mother, who acts as a child minder and who has cancer. After barrister Eoghan Cole, counsel for the Residential Tenancies Board, explained the situation to Judge Francis Comerford at a special sitting of the Circuit Civil Court, MrWilson was told to allow Ms Perju and her family access to the house. They were to be allowed to “enjoy peaceful and
exclusive occupation of the property”, the judge said. Ms Perju told Judge Comerford she had paid Wilson a deposit of €1,875, part of which he now proposed withholding towards refurbishment. She had paid him monthly rent of €1,250 in cash promptly, but had never received any receipts. She also paid utility bills in cash without receipt of payment. She said in June she had agreed a new tenancy for an increased rent of €1,300, and the parties proposed signing a new lease later. Mr Wilson inspected the property at the end of July and noted proposed repairs. The court heard Ms Perju had heard nothing more from her landlord until last Monday October 9 after she had taken her 10 year old to school, leaving her three-year-old with her grandmother. Rent “I believe my mother and my baby daughter left the house at 12.45pm and when I went home on my lunch break at 1.15pm I found the door and windows boarded up with Mr Wilson and [rent collector agent] John Brooks inside,” Ms Perju told the court. Gardai arrived but they told her the dispute was “a civil matter”. “I left the area with some of my belongings in bags... I went to stay with a friend where I and my family have lived since,” she said. Ms Perju said a number of important medical and financial documents were still in the house. She denied claims by Mr Wilson that she rented just a single room and that on Monday last she had six Romanians at the house. She said the only Romanian citizens were herself, her mother and a friend.
Mayor honours Portmarnock school’s World Cup winners MAYOR of Fingal, Cllr Mary McCamley, has made a special presentation to students from Portmarnock Community School, to mark their achievement in winning the World Cup for Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE). The students held 24 hour Mapathons, which were Mapping Marathons in the African kingdom of Lesotho, that allowed them to generate big data and organise it into information. That has been used to help solve serious challenges in Lesotho. From this, they created specialised maps, reports and new technologies like the Emergency Services app and a business development website. The four students - Colin McAndrew, Ravikanth Gollapalli, Ahmed
Jouda and Luke Peyton - were joined by their families, teachers and friends at a special reception at County Hall, Swords, to mark their achievement in winning the SAGE World Cup in Odessa, Ukraine, last August with their project, Global Citizens Mapping the Future, which is a non-profit Social Enterprise Project making maps for developing countries. Their work is now an acknowledged model for other developing countries that have seriously inadequate maps. Responding on behalf of the students, Colin McAndrew said: “This is only the beginning. It did not finish with the World Cup, it is only the beginning of where this project can go.”
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CLONEE | TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR POPULAR PARAMEDIC WHO DIED SUDDENLY
Consultancy firm called in to help bring historic castle come back to life THE newly restored Bremore Castle could soon be one of the county’s premium tourist attractions. Works to bring the historic building into public use are at an advanced stage, according to the council, and now a consultancy firm is to look at how best to use the Balbriggan landmark. Local councillor Tony Murphy (IA) said: “SLR Consulting have been awarded the contract to undertake a commercial plan for Bremore Castle that will create a visitor experience for tourists and the local community. “This has been a long awaited project and it’s great to see it’s nearing completion.”
Driver caught stealing wine A TRUCK driver who stole almost €1,000 worth of wine from his supermarket load to take to a birthday party lost his job as a result of the incident. Mihai Acasandrei, 39, was caught when passing gardai saw his truck parked at a petrol station near Donabate and found him transferring bottles of wine to a van. Last week the married father-of-one, of Holywell Road, Swords, pleaded guilty to stealing €950 worth of alcohol and toiletries and was fined €500. At a sitting of Dublin District Court Judge Grainne Malone was told it was not the smartest of crimes. The defendant said he had no idea of the value of the goods and reckoned they were worth between €300 and €400.
Members of Dublin Fire Brigade performed a guard of honour for their friend & colleague Ray McCooey at his funeral in St Brigid’s, Blanch. Picture: DFB/Facebook
SYLVIA POWNALL TRIBUTES have been paid to fire fighter and paramedic Ray McCooey after his sudden death last week. Mourners packed St Brigid’s Church in Blanchardstown last Friday to pay their last respects to Ray who was based at A-Watch in Tara Street. Members of Dublin Fire Brigade performed a guard of honour for their “friend and colleague” as his coffin was brought to the church and escorted him on his final journey to Esker Cemetery in Lucan. Ray was originally from Monaghan but became well known in local circles, including St Brigid’s GAA Club, after moving to Dublin. He is survived by his wife Carol (nee Nolan). The club posted on its Facebook page: “The trustees and members of St Brigid’s GAA Club wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Nolan and McCooey families on the passing of Ray.” His colleague Paul Greene said Dublin Fire Service had lost one of its finest on “the passing of one of our own”. He added: “Deepest condolences to Ray’s family, he was a true gent and a fantastic firefighter. Rest easy brother.”
Ray joined Dublin Fire Brigade in 2002 and was an invaluable member of the team for 15 years. He completed an MSC in Emergency Management at DCU and a BA in Peace and Conflict Management at Ulster University. Dublin Civil Defence stated: “It is with great sadness to report the sudden passing of Fire Fighter Ray McCooey from Dublin Fire Brigade. “Ray worked closely with DCD over the last year on the development of the Rest Centre Plans. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues at this time. RIP.” CFR (Community First Responders) Ireland said: “All of us at CFR Ireland are very sorry to learn of the sudden death of Dublin Fire Brigade member Ray McCooey overnight. “Ray’s family and colleagues will be in our thoughts, and those of all CFRs, today and in the days ahead.” Tributes were also paid by retired emergency response group Vintage Blues & Two’s which asked members to pause and think of Ray as he was laid to rest on Friday. His packed funeral heard of his selfless bravery in the line of duty. Mourners were asked to make a donation to the Irish Cancer Society instead of sending flowers.
‘Ray was a true gent & fantastic firefighter. Rest easy brother’
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DONABATE
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Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF)
Newbridge works earn prestigious design gong FINGAL County Council’s architects have won praise after winning a conservation award for a project at Newbridge House in Donabate. The local authority was recognised at this year’s Irish Georgian Society Architectural Conservation Awards for upgrading works at the courtyard. County Architect Fionnuala May accepted the accolade and said the project resolved shortcomings in the existing courtyard cobbling, but the design of the works stayed true to the original. Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) – a member of the Newbridge House and Farm board – last week expressed his delight at the news. He said: “The resurfacing is part of a sequence of ongoing projects to improve the visitor experience. “I will continue to campaign for sustained capital investment into Newbridge House and Farm with a particular emphasis, on improving accessibility for pedestrians , cyclists, disability users from Donabate village into the park.” Cllr Henchy raised the issue of improving access from the courtyard to the gardens and for ‘The Hatchery’ to be relocated to the ground floor.
Duff delight! T
EENAGE soccer sensation Yassine En-Neyah was back at his old club at the weekend as Corduff FC held their annual awards day. Hundreds turned out at Duff’s clubhouse to see the 17-year-old Nottingham Forest starlet present awards to a host of hardworking and talented club members.
There were special merit awards for service to the club, including Mark Byrne, Sean Ryan, Carmine Salbeta, Mark McCormack and Clubman of the Year, Damien Walsh. The hard-working girls from the office were also recognised when they were presented with a bouquet of flowers each by the committee.
Yassine was delighted to meet the up and coming stars at Corduff FC, where he presented awards to many members. Picture and words: PATRICK FINNEGAN
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‘This area has to be allowed to breathe a little’
Ex students set for Rush bash EX STUDENTS of St Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush are planning a 50-year reunion for those who started school in 1967. The bash is being planned for November 4 in Rush Sailing Club. To find out more call Marese Armstrong Daly at 087 313 6388.
Cliff walk works to begin in 2017 WORKS to realign the cliff walk in Portrane are set to get under way before the end of the year. Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) had asked that the council examine the condition of the pathway to ensure it is easily accessible to the public. Council officials stated: “It is anticipated that the tender for the works will be issued during the fourth quarter of 2017.”
SYLVIA POWNALL
Saved by the bell
THE Balbriggan Library bell and clock mechanism, which was built in 1906 and which was removed from its external position on the building during renovation work in 1980, has been restored and relocated to its rightful place and is on permanent display at the library. Local historian Jim Walsh gave an inspiring talk to all about the history of the bell and its significance for both the library and the town of Balbriggan. The bell, which was made by the Manchester firm of WH Bailey & Sons was originally located on the library roof and was connected externally to the nearby clock situated on the library turret. Welcoming the return of Balbriggan library bell to its rightful home are Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mary McCamley and two local children, Ciara and Caoimhe Bassett. Picture: Patrick J Finnegan
THE council was last week ordered to “put the handbrake on” and stop treating its landbank in Donabate and Portrane as if it had “hit the jackpot”. Deputy Mayor Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) made the comments as a proposal for 1,000 houses at Ballymastone was debated at an area committee meeting. Cllr Henchy said he could not support the current proposal in “any way, shape or form” – a view shared by fellow Cllr Paul Mulville (SD) and members of the peninsula’s development watchdog committee who attended. In an impassioned plea for
a balanced approach to building Cllr Henchy said: “There’s almost a feeling in Donabate that the council feels it has hit the jackpot in terms of the landbank. “We’re not far off a thousand houses (under construction) as it is, we’ve significant landbanks being developed. The area has to be allowed breathe a little here. “There’s an awful lot going on, not least the new National Forensic Hospital. That has to be borne in mind as well as the many housing developments. “The Donabate-Portrane peninsula is punching well above its weight in terms of tackling the housing crisis and it’s doing that today. It’s almost like the Government
is saying ‘we’ve spent €15 to €20million building a road, we want a few thousand houses and we want them now’.” Cllr Henchy said he found the design and framework plan presented to members “short on detail” and “vague to say the least”. Cllr Paul Mulville agreed and called for full public consultation on the plan for Ballymastone – which was unanimously supported at the meeting. Claiming officials backtracked on a previous commitment he said: “The management plan to bypass the community is totally unacceptable and the people of Donabate and Portrane will not stand for it.”
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Institutes of Technology set for €200m digital evolution MINISTER Mary Mitchell O’Connor and IADT President Annie Doona review the plans for the proposed construction of a new Digital Media Building – one of the 11 new projects announced this week in a €200m investment in new buildings for Institutes of Technology.
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Dogs Trust launches funky new online store
Dublin firms into finals of Irish Times Innovation Awards TEN Dublin firms which have made it through to the final of The Irish Times Innovation Awards will discover in the coming days if they have claimed a top prize. The Dublin finalists include entries from established companies, innovators, start-ups and academia across seven industry categories. The overall winner will be selected from the seven category award winners. Two of the three firms nominated in the IT and Telecommunications category are from the capital. iKydz is a device which gives parents control of the internet in their home while Usheru is an app which connects a film website to the existing point of sale systems. Fulfil Nutrition, a tasty vitamin and protein bar manufacturer, is nominated in the Agri-Food sector, while Urban Volt, which facilitates cost effective LED upgrades for companies, is a finalist in the Energy & The Environment category. Docosoft, which has developed a new claims management system for insurers, is nominated in FinTech, Hal Software, which conceives unique automated manufacturing systems for specific industries, is a finalist in Manufacturing while Kit Industrial Trading, which has patented a disposable work glove with grips on both the inside and outside, is nominated in the New Frontiers Category. Whatever happens in the other categories, Dublin is guaranteed a winner in the Life Sciences and Healthcare category given all three nominees – Valitacell, Kastus and HealthBeacon – hail from the capital. Healthbeacon has created a device that ensures patients adhere to their injectible treatments – and dispose of their medication safely; Kastus has developed an antimicrobial coating that can be used to protect against superbugs; while Valitacell saves pharma companies money and time when producing drugs. The aim of the awards is to showcase and reward excellence in innovation across a range of products and services. The winners will be announced at a high profile awards ceremony at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham next week.
Stylist and model Michele McGrath at the Rehoming Centre in Finglas to help launch the brand new online clothing and retail store. Picture: Fran Veale
DOGS TRUST has launched a funky online store featuring a range of casual clothing and merchandise for both humans and dogs alike. Stylist and model Michele McGrath was on hand to launch the new store which was created with dogs and dog lovers in mind. The one-stop shop has everything from adults to kids, dog themed apparel and homeware to doggie products, treats and toys for your four legged friends. It even has a personalised products section where you can buy bespoke towels and cushions for your pampered pooch or upload your favourite photo of your pup to print on a canvas frame. All the products have been designed to an extremely high quality and feature clever canine one-liners including: “TheDogfather” “That’s so Fetch!”, “S’up Dog?”, “Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are” and many more dog inspired quotes. Speaking at the launch of the new online store,
Michele McGrath said: “I’m absolutely in love with all of the clothes and products in the new online shop at Dogs Trust. My favourite thing about it has to be the personalised products section – it’s so easy to create and order personalised items such as towels, cushions and even canvas prints. “They will make the most beautiful and thoughtful gifts coming up to Christmas for loved ones, and the best part is that all proceeds go to Dogs Trust so you’re also helping to save a dogs life at the same time.” Suzie Carley, executive director at Dogs Trust said: “We are extremely proud of our clothing and retail range which has been especially designed with dog lovers in mind. “We put so much time and effort into ensuring all of our products are of excellent quality while also looking really cool and stylish at the same time! Check out dogstrust.ie/ shop.
A very fruitful fundraising campaign
KEELINGS, one of Ireland’s leading producers and suppliers of fresh fruit has raised €15,556.50 for Dyslexia Association Ireland. The company hosted a number of fundraising events throughout 2017 in aid of
the charity, which were widely supported by Keelings staff. David Keeling, CEO of Keelings Retail said: “We are delighted to have raised funds for Dyslexia Association Ireland. The DAI are doing a fantastic job for people
that live and work with Dyslexia. I would also like to thank the staff at Keelings who got behind each fundraising event and showed great enthusiasm and support. “All proceeds from the fundraising event go to DAI”.
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BASHFUL BARNEY IS QUIET AND SHY, BUT HAS SO MUCH LOVE
OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Barney, a distinguished seven-year-old crossbreed with some very simple requirements in life; a soft cosy bed, nice meals and a secure garden where he can potter around in peace with a family who can accept him the way he is, and help him to grow in confidence at his own pace. Barney is a gentle soul and he is worried by almost everything! He is looking for a quiet, adult home with a family who will give him the time and space he will need to settle in and come out of his shell. He would be happiest living with another friendly and social dog who will show him the ropes and help boost his confidence levels. Contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000; they are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www. facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
Young fangs of Dracula’s author Bram Stoker help celebrate his work P17 Honouring the Dublin author’s legacy at a spooky festival
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Niamh Lagan, Shauna McConomy and Orla O’Kane. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Audrey McGrath on the red carpet
Miss Saigon shouldn’t be missed T
HE opening night of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary music Miss Saigon was a huge hit at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin. The tragic love story between an American GI and an orphan, who lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon is still as powerful as it was when it debuted in the late 1980s. Stars and fans alike were out in full force to enjoy the spectacular evening.
Chael Marion P Anchada and Mia Anchada at the opening night of Miss Saigon at The Bord Gais Energy Sarah Curran and Mikie O’Loughlin
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Brian Ormond and Pippa O’Connor
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WIN TOURISM Northern Ireland invite you to ‘Say Hello to More’ this Autumn with an exclusive break away to the Walled City of Derry. Bordered by walls dating back to the 17th Century, Derry is a perfect blend of past and present and only a few hours’ drive from Dublin. Voted the UK’s City of Culture in 2013, nowadays its bustling nightlife and food culture sits perfectly alongside its historical heritage. Tourism Northern Ireland are offering one lucky reader a two-night break in the 4* Bishops Gate Hotel for two people, with a four-course dinner in the Gown Restaurant on one night. A luxury exquisite Grade B1 listed hotel located in the historic Cathedral Quarter, Bishop’s Gate is an ideal base to explore the city and recently featured in The Irish Times – ‘100 Best
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Places to Stay in Ireland’, and it has also been voted ‘Hideaway of the Year’ in Georgina Campbell’s hospitality guide. Included in this prize is a day-long excursion with the Cycle Sperrins Slow Adventure Experience. Take in the sights, smells and taste of the Sperrins on two wheels. This experience will get you tracing the ancient routes of settlers by bike visiting fascinating archaeological sites and tasting local foods including Dart Mountain Cheese along the way before concluding with an organic lunch at Bradkeel Social farm. To finish off your time in the Walled City, you will receive two passes to the Tower Museum, and treated to dinner and beer tasting in the
multi-award winning brewhouse and restaurant, the Walled City Brewery. For more information on short breaks to beautiful Northern Ireland visit www.discovernorthernireland.com Here’s How to Enter Email competitions@dublingazette.com and in the Subject line, tell us which historic Northern Irish city was the UK’s City of Culture in 2013? And don’t forget to put your name and contact details in the email. Alternatively, simply Like and Share the Walled City of Derry post on the Dublin Gazette Facebook page, and don’t forget to Like our page to stay up-to-date with all your local news, sport, entertainment and Great Gazette Giveaways!
Terms & Conditions Entrants must be over 18. Closing date for receipt of entries is Thursday, October 26, 2017. Competition is available to book midweek and weekends, based on two people sharing and subject to availability. Prize is valid until 31st September 2018. Prize is as stated and non-transferable. Travel is the winner’s own responsibility, as is any item, service, or cost not expressly stated to be included in the prize. See www.discovernorthernireland. com/Competition-Terms-and-ConditionsA2778 for full terms and conditions.
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DUBLIN gets set to summon the supernatural this October Bank Holiday weekend as The Bram Stoker Festival returns, promising a bloody good time for all. Running from October 27 to 30, this year’s festival highlights include Al Porter’s Camp Dracula comedy show, as well as the Macnas parade, Memory Song, through the north side of the city. Thrillseekers are invited to historic Glasnevin Cemetery for Gravediggers & Resurrectionists (October 28 and 29, 1.30pm, tickets €10) to get under the skin of the inspiration behind some of Stoker’s more ghoulish stories, followed by fireside stories in one of Ireland’s best-preserved traditional pubs – The Gravediggers – where they can enjoy some optional extras of pints and traditional coddle. Other ghoulish adventures taking place over the weekend include
Dead Air (27/28, Belvedere House, 8pm, tickets €12) – a live, horrifying homage to the golden age of classic radio horror, featuring ten-minute tales of terror plucked from the minds of six of Dublin’s most fiendishly twisted writers. For further events information, and a range of tickets, sink your teeth into www.bramstokerfestival.com.
Ardmheara Micheal Mac Donncha, and Failte Ireland Head of Dublin, Keelin Fagan, had some help to Stoker up some attention for the festival, courtesy of Reece and Reid Curley, Lily Barry, Camille Fagan and Lexie Barry in the gothic surroundings of the Knights Templar room at Freemasons Hall. Picture: Leon Farrell
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Clare Martyn and Dillon Murray from Tayto Park with Emily Donnell from Meath, Hollie Walker, from Finglas and Rocco Hill from Swords, as Tayto Park, announces brand new attractions for Halloween. Picture: Leon Farrell
Terror-able attractions take over Tayto Park TAY T O P a r k h a s announced two brand new attractions for Halloween – Ghost Hunters for children and Morbid Manor for teens and adults. By day parents and children can immerse themselves in Ghost Hunters, an interactive children’s adventure where guests will become ghost hunters and enter an old abandoned manor to discover the strange happenings inside. On entry to the Ashbourne theme park, children will receive a torch and will make their way through the manor with a ghostly guide to solve a series of clues to gain entry into the next room. Throughout the walkway, the mansions ghostly residents will slowly reveal themselves and the mystery behind the manor will be solved.
Children can also enjoy free face-painting, the zoo and other attractions around the park before taking part in Halloween arts and crafts. On October 31, kids can get into the park for free if they are in full Halloween costume. Guests can then catch a night ride on The Cu Chulainn Coaster, Air Racer, Rotator, Windstar and Endeavour before experiencing the terrifying 5D horror movie, Fun House Express. For more information and to book tickets please visit www.taytopark.ie/ events.
SEARCH ON FOR IRELAND’S MOST EXCEPTIONAL GRANDPARENT LEGENDARY sports star, broadcaster and grandfather of eight, Johnny Giles, has launched this year’s
Grandparent of the Year Award. Specsavers Dublin stores, in association with Third Age, is calling for nominations in the search for Ireland’s most exceptional grandparent. The aim of the award is to celebrate and recognise the extraordinary contribution that grandparents make to the lives of grandchildren and the community. “As a proud grandfather I am thrilled to have been asked to support this year’s campaign, one that recognises the value of older generations to society and families in Ireland,” Johnny said at the launch. Grandchildren of all ages can nominate their grandparents by filling out an entry form in Specsavers Dublin stores or online at www.specsavers.ie/ hearing/grandparent. The closing date for
entries is October 29 and the four regional finalists will be chosen by a judging panel in November before Ireland’s Grandparent of the Year is announced on Monday, 13 November.
GET YOUR THINKING CAPS ON TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE DUBLIN students have been asked to come up with an energy awareness campaign to tackle climate change for this year’s SEAI One Good Idea school competition. Now celebrating its 10th year, the aim of the competition is to increase students’ understanding of energy efficiency and climate change by encouraging them to take individual and collective responsibility for tackling these important issues. Contestants must come up with an energy aware-
ness campaign to change behaviour and improve energy efficiency in their homes, schools or communities. Open to primary and post primary school students, participants have the chance to win prizes for themselves and their schools. Schools can enter the competition at www.seai. ie/onegoodidea. Closing date for entries is November 17. The best projects will be showcased at the national finals in Dublin Castle on the May 15, 2018. To find out how to enter the competition, visit www.seai.ie/onegoodidea
version of Romeo and Juliet, the tale of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, accompanied by Prokofiev’s music and performed by a cast of world-class dancers. B a s e d o n S h a ke speare’s story of the starcrossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Following Ballet Ireland’s hugely successful
production of Giselle earlier this year, the company’s criticallyacclaimed Romeo and Juliet will be in 24 venues throughout Ireland this autumn, including per formances at Draiocht, Blanchardstown November 3 and 4, and the Gaiety Theatre November 15-18. Visit draiocht.ie and gaietytheatre.ie for tickets.
BALLET IRELAND BRING ROMEO AND JULIET TO DUBLIN THIS autumn, Ballet Ireland present their c r i t i c a l l y - a c cl a i m e d
Johnny Giles with Sophie O’Toole and Luke Freeman. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
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Saba serves up a cocktail recipe worth poring over THIS Halloween, award winning-Thai and Vietnamese restaurant Saba have tasked their master mixologists with creating a bespoke seasonal Halloween cocktail The Saba Trick or Treat cocktail (€10.50) is, they say, made from Zombie rum, toffee apple liqueur, sweet and sour potion, blood orange and ghost fog. For anyone who can’t make it to Saba, the mixologists invite everyone to recreate the recipe at home by following the steps below.
Ingredients 50ml zombie rum (blend of 25ml black rum & 25ml gold rum) 15ml toffee apple liqueur 40ml sweet and sour potion (20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice & 20ml ginger syrup) 2 dash blood orange bitters Ghost fog (half an egg white) Method Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Double strain the liquid into a chilled brandy glass over ice. Garnish drink with sliced fig and Chinese Lantern. For further information on Saba, see Facebook.com/SabaRestaurant, or Tweet @SabaDublin.
Try this tasty recipe IMPRESS friends and family with your brilliant baking this Halloween and recreate this spooktacular Halloween-inspired Pumpkin Patch Cake by Siucra and Catherine Fulvio, which serves 12 to 15 slices.
Ingredients (for the cake) 220g Siucra caster sugar 200g softened butter 5 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 400g plain flour, sieved 2 tsp baking powder About 50ml milk Ingredients (for the buttercream) 450g Siucra icing sugar 220g softened butter
1 tsp vanilla extract 1 orange, zest only 60ml milk
Ingredients (for the pumpkins) 200g Siucra rollout icing sugar Orange colour paste Green colour paste 200g blueberries, washed To prepare the cake 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Line a 15cm cake tin and a 23cm cake tin with baking parchment. 2. Place the Siucra caster sugar and butter into a bowl in the mixer and whisk until pale and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisk after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and fold in the flour and baking powder.
4. Pour into the prepared tins and straight into the oven. The 15cm cake will need about 20 minutes while the baking time for the 23cm cake will be approx. 30 minutes. Check that the cakes are done by inserting a skewer and it should come out clean. 5. Leave on a cooling rack.
To prepare the buttercream & decorations Place the Siucra icing sugar, butter and vanilla and orange zest into the bowl of the mixer and beat until light and fluffy, adding some milk. To make the pumpkins 1. Colour some of the rollout icing sugar with orange colour paste. 2. Shape about 24 balls of rollout icing sugar (different sizes),
The Ivy set to climb even higher with new chef A NEW head chef at The Ivy restaurant at Dunboyne Castle has created a stunning winter menu for the season. Executive head chef Jean Michel Chevet (right) takes the helm at the award-winning restaurant, where he will lead the culinary team to create new heights of dining delight. His must-have menu is defined by innovative dishes and ability to preserve the original flavours of fresh, local ingredients. French-born and classically trained, Jean Michel’s food philosophy champions the use of the finest selection of seasonal, Irish produce to create quality cuisine. Having developed his skills in Michelin Star restaurants across the globe, as well as with stints at Irish establishments, Ballyfin House and Lough Rynn Castle, Jean Michel
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brings with him more than 20 years of experience and an inspired menu. Some of the new menu’s highlights include fresh crabmeat rolls, delicately served with avocado puree, grapefruit and apple; fillet of brill, served with asparagus risotto, brown shrimps in a red wine beurre blanc, along with a selection of mouth-watering desserts including a pistachio and strawberry mille feuille with pistachio sponge and strawberry sauce. Speaking on his new position, Jean Michel said: “The Ivy has a superb reputation and I am excited to come on board in the role of executive head chef here.
“I hope not only to uphold the quality of The Ivy offering, but also to give it my own personal touch and take it to a new level that will really wow guests of the hotel and diners.” For further information on the restaurant, see www.dunboynecastlehotel.com.
press the centre down slightly, and use the tip of a skewer to make indentations down the pumpkin. 3. To make the leaves, colour some Siucra rollout icing with green paste and shape little leaves for the top and leave to dry although it will remain slightly soft.
To serve 1. Slice each layer in half lengthways. 2. Place a cake layer on a cake stand, spread 1/4 of the buttercream onto the layer and sprinkle 1/3 of the blueberries over. 3. Continue layering the end with buttercream. Pipe around the edge. 4. Arrange the pumpkins and leaves over the cake, serve and enjoy! New executive head chef at The Ivy restaurant at Dunboyne Castle, Jean Michel Chevet, with some of his winter dishes at the top eaterie
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JAMES HENDICOTT ROSS O’Carroll Kelly, Paul Howard’s satirical Irish Times mainstay, recently reached twenty years of printed tales. Howard’s rich, pretentious, egotistical and utterly hilarious rugby-loving character has had quite a ride. In the various tomes released over the years, he’s rescued friends from an African country he can’t pronounce, managed the Andorran rugby team, interfered in north-Dublin gang wars, and come up with more excuses for where he might have been last night than we could possibly recall. The latest full-length offering, entitled ‘Operation Trumpsformation,’ was released last month. In it the main man is knee deep in it again, while his dad is running a political campaign to build a wall around Cork, offending all comers, and wearing a suspiciously Trumpian hairpiece. While the books are very much a present day parallel universe, the theatre version of Ross runs to a different timescale: ‘Postcards From The Ledge’ leaves behind the present, and heads for the year 2029. The main man is running an estate agent, his daughter about to marry a man he loathes, and our hero still just a few good matches away from the Ireland squad, naturally. Rory Nolan plays Ross, as he has in the previous three different O’Carroll Kelly stage sagas, and this time he’ll be going it alone. “I can’t wait for people to see it,” Nolan tells us. “‘Postcards From The Ledge’ has Ross on the cusp of fifty years old. He’s the managing director of Hook, Lyon and Sinker, and life has been good to him, Ireland is attuned in a way that it’s a good place to be if you’re Ross O’Carroll Kelly. “We meet him on a day when he’s valuing a house in South Dublin, which turns out to be where he grew up, in Sallynoggin. “Obviously, he’d rather it was in a different country. It’s conjuring up all kinds of memories for him.” “At the same time, his daughter Honour is getting married to a guy he really doesn’t approve of. Maybe he’s everything that Ross isn’t. He’s on the road to total meltdown, and it just makes for great comedy. “People love to see his up and downs, but I think they want him to get there in the end, too. I’m always surprised
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Chic and Chaka Khan
Nile Rodgers and co bring their wonderful old-school disco epics to the 3Arena for one night only on October 25. Slide back into the seventies, swing to ‘Le Freak’, throw on some shiny threads and dig in...
Halloween at Glasnevin
Pumpkin season gets underway with a scarethemed family event at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, where little ones are encouraged to dress up, explore the decorated pumpkins and help weave a spider’s web through the trees. October 22.
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The week after the release of her new album, the indie icon drops in on the Olympia Theatre for two nights. Tickets are long gone, naturally, but those inside the Dame Street venue are in for an emotionally weighty, delicate treat. October 20 & 21.
Dublin Human Rights Festival
An exploration of progress and future plans in various areas of human rights, as well as some fun in the form of circus skills from ‘clowns without borders’, protest poetry and body painting. The Trinity Science Gallery, October 21.
AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF POING FUN AT SOUTH DUBLIN’S POSH RUGBY CULTURE, RORY NOLAN REPRISES FOXROCK’S MAIN MAN AT THE GAIETY. THIS TIME HE’S IN HIS 50S.
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how audiences are always gunning for him. They really want to see Ross win.” Ross, of course, isn’t the brightest spark, and that’s part of the challenge for Nolan. “It is quite hard to act as stupid as Ross is,” he admits. “But Paul’s writing, I’ve really never come across anything quite like it. Playing Ross intertwines the comedy and the character.
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“You have to follow the timing of what Ross is doing. It’s quite unaware. If you tried to acknowledge what was going on, it would fall flat on its face. There’s always something at stake for these characters, though, so it’s not just humour for the sake of humour. “The characters have a lot of heart. Otherwise you’re just watching a guy meandering his way through life. It’s great fun. It can be quite overwhelm-
ing, the intensity of it all, too.” Howard, of course, is key to the play. The prolific writer has now portrayed the cult icon in no less than 17 different novels (and a couple of spin offs), and it’s proven an enduring satire. Naturally, he’s close to the play, too. “Paul is so generous with his work’ Nolan explains. “This is a world that he’s created. He has great material, and he’s so completely generous and collaborative with
Paranormal Investigation at Malahide Castle
An eventful, thrill-filled night in Malahide on October 21, with visitors treated to an exploration of intrigue by a cast experienced in the unusual side of Ireland.
THE MIDDLE-AGED RETURN OF ROSS O’CARROLL KELLY it all. I can’t tell you what a treat is to sit down and read the script for the first time. “I was on the bus reading it through, and I had tears streaming down my face trying not to laugh. I’m sure people thought I was having a fit. What’s amazing about it is there’s always stuff in his scripts that you play without knowing how funny it is. It’s a joy for an actor. “I’m a born and bred south county Dubliner,” Nolan says of his ongoing role. “My accent isn’t that far away. I didn’t have the same upbringing as Ross by a long shot, but I went to a rugby playing school. Then I went to UCD, and I always feel like going there was like being on an observation deck for this, unknowingly.
“Being able to observe that kind of thing has helped me channel it. I’ve got friends with certain mannerisms that I find make their way into performances. Heino “I’ve been playing the character for ten years, though, so it’s almost second nature. People don’t want it too exaggerated, or too real. It’s got to be a comfortable middle ground.” So what about this particular play - how will it work as a solo act? “Little things happen through the evening, like a phone call or two, that turn things on their head,” Nolan tells us.
“Ross is going through a bit of a change. He’s definitely not going to play for Ireland. Or is he? Come down, have a Heino and find out! It’s really really funny, but there’s a huge amount of heart. It’s a journey of self discovery as much as anything else. “We hope and pray that by the end of the show, he’ll be a different man to when he started out. You’ll come in knowing one Ross, and perhaps leave knowing another. “We started with ‘Between Foxrock and a Hard Place’ ten years ago, in the last days of the Celtic Tiger. Everytime I step into the Dubes, there’ s a certain amount of pressure that comes with the role. “People have a certain ownership over the character, and want him to be a certain way. The best compliments we ever get from doing all the shows are that it’s how people imagined it.” Postcards From The Ledge runs at the Gaiety Theatre from October 22 to November 11, with tickets (on sale now) starting at €22.
The Comic and Sci Fi Flea Market
The Bernard Shaw hosts the fourth edition of this popular market, generally made up of artists and small sellers of comics and related merchandise. A great find for hobbyists, October 21.
How to Deal with Poxes on a Daily Basis
This latest Dublin parody book by Aoife Dooley (pseudonym: Nikita) comes out on October 13, but gets its formal launch in Eason’s (O’Connell Street) on October 26. Expect plenty of laughs.
Run on Bray Seafront
The Wicklow Autumn Race Series offers a selection of short and accessible runs (or walks) for those looking to up their fitness as the weather draws in. This one takes place on Bray Seafront on October 19, register at Leitrim Lounge from 7pm.
New album of the week
Niall Horan - Flicker. A debut release from the single One Direction man from our own shores, Flicker is supposedly inspired by classic rock acts, with Horan unveiling his ‘folk pop’ sound in full.
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DUBLINLIFE FASTNews Hybrid struts more Hybrid cars are attracting great attention as diesel is in the doldrums. Sales this year have already almost doubled to 4,635 cars, up from 2,726 in 2016, as the hybrid drives become more acceptable. MICHAEL MORONEY reports on his recent experience with BMW’s 330e, a car that offers new levels of value.
IT seems that we 5 Series, 7 Series are migrating to a and the X5, the lathybrid world as diesel ter being one of my Engine 2.0 litre engines try to shake dream cars to own. off their bad image as What BMW has Engine power 252hp the major pollution done is offer hybrid 0 – 100km/hr 6.1 seconds culprits of our time. drive systems for Economy 47m/litre The trend is hapcommuters in cars (2.1/100km or 134mpg) pening almost by that don’t have to Fuel Tank Capacity 42 litres stealth, fuelled by the look different. CO2 emissions 55g/km type of instant publicI think that their ity that can create a strategy is the right Road Tax Band A1 €170 movement for change one; hybrids don’t Main Service 20,000km/12 months that all too often isn’t have to be different, Euro NCAP Rating NA exactly based on scijust better. BMW has Warranty 2 years unlimited ence or logic. hinted that difference Entry Price €37,960 There’s no mistakin special door finishing that diesel engines es and blue lighting to have their issues around emis- terparts in doing a deal with the indicate that it’s more efficient. sions, but modern diesels are not world hybrid leader Toyota, well I took the 330e hybrid for a near as polluting as their older ahead of the emission scandal recent test drive and I’m sure that counterparts. that was fuelled by the bad behav- passengers and other road users Enter the hybrid option, the iour at the Volkswagen Group. were unaware of the car’s hybrid good cop in the emissions world, That planning has resulted credentials. for the time being at least. in a great hybrid range from the And they don’t need to be. The BMW must have predicted the Munich-based brand. That now car retains all of the style and staturn away from diesel. They were includes hybrid versions of the tus of the 3 Series with a shade ahead of their German coun- 2 Series Active Tourer, 3 Series, more environmental credibility.
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The Land Rover team developed a bespoke Land Rover Discovery for Jamie Oliver and you can see Jamie’s three-part-series on his Food Tube channel which details the build process and show him cooking for his family with the bespoke Discovery.
Land Rover Discovery is Jamie’s perfect recipe CHEF and TV personality Jamie Oliver and Jaguar Land Rover have created the ultimate kitchen on four wheels as he has teamed up with a versatile Land Rover Discovery. Jamie’s bespoke family SUV comes with a host of cooking features including a slow-cooker, barbecue, ice cream maker, olive oil dispenser and will even churn butter as you drive. Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) worked with lifelong Land Rover fan and customer, Jamie, to bring his vision to life. The result is truly unique. It is the only Discovery in the world that has a toaster in the centre console and a rotisserie driven by the power take off.
Entry prices start at €41,030 after Government grants and VRT tax back, to make this option competitive.
With the BMW hybrid option there is simply no downside. The car’s acceleration is the envy of its diesel counterparts giving a 0 to 100km/hr performance of 6.1 seconds. Once the car combines the turbo-petrol power with that of the hybrid drive, the acceleration feeling is so impressive. So too is the fuel consumption figure. The hybrid drive cuts the fuel usage in half relative to the diesel option, down from 4.2
Other ingenious features include a slow-cooker that sits beside the engine, a pasta maker, a gas hob and a deployable dining table and worktop. There is even a herb garden and spice rack in the rear windows.
Citroen spruces up its warranty deal for 181 CITROEN Ireland has unveiled its new brand campaign, “Citroen Inspired by You”, with news that they are now offering customers 5 years unlimited mileage warranty on all passenger vehicles. Citroen claims that the “Inspired by You” philosophy is the creed behind Citroen’s unique solutions in terms of product, technology, services and customer relations. The five-year unlimited mileage warranty is exclusive to Citroën customers in Ireland.
Bill Cullen takes Fiat Professional route BILL Cullen Premier Cars has added the Fiat Professional range of vans their line-up at the Naas Road dealership based at Concorde Industrial Estate. Bill, has been well known in the motor industry for more than 50 years adds the Fiat van range to the SsangYong range of SUV’s and 4x4’s at the dealership which opened in 2014.
Volkswagen releases fresh 181 deal offers VOLKSWAGEN has announced details of its 181 registrations campaign, which includes technology upgrades across the range, lowrate finance, and purchase contributions (discounts) of up to €2,000. For customers who wish to scrap their EU 1 - 4 emissions standard diesel car, an EcoGrant of up to €5,000 is available. For those customers who do not have an
EU 1 - 4 emissions standard diesel car, Volkswagen has created a 181 offer consisting of purchase contributions of up to €2,000, lowrate 0.9% APR PCP finance, plus technology upgrades. These Volkswagen technology upgrade packs, which Volkswagen claim are worth up to €4,500, include Discover Media SatNav, the Driver Alert System and Adaptive
Cruise Control. There are three new models coming to the Volkswagen range in time for 181 including the new Polo, new Tiguan Allspace and new T-Roc arriving just before Christmas. The new T-Roc is Volkswagen’s first crossover SUV and has an entry price of €24,750. Both the new T-Roc and Polo will also be available to view in showrooms at the end of October.
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Honda’s new Urban EV electric car unveiled HONDA revealed its newest entrant
appears to sweep around the entire
into the electric vehicle market
front of the car. Entry and exit from
with the unveiling of the Urban EV
the vehicle is via rear-hinged coach
Concept at the recent 2017 Frank-
doors. The electric charging cable
furt Motor Show.
connection is housed on the bonnet.
Honda claims that the concept
designed to accommodate four
platform, and sets the direction for
occupants, across two bench
the technology and design that will
seats. are fixed in the middle of the seat,
of the car could hit the market by
allowing the belt to retract out of
2019.
the way before a passenger exits
EV Concept showcases advanced technology within a simple and
lock and that’s when electric drive shows its true merits. And there’s no compromise on performance under electric power as BMW claim that the 330e can run at speeds up to 120km/hr on pure electric power in the right conditions. Entry prices are high for the BMW hybrid options, while Government low emission support incentives make the deal more attractive. Add to that the latest new
BMW Lower Emissions Allowance scheme that offers €2,000 off all BMW vehicles with emissions of 130g/km or less and that brings the price down to €37,960. That price point now makes the BMW hybrid choice more cost effective. Running costs can be less than diesel, depending on your driving style and commute. And you’ll still drive a car that looks well and can perform with the best.
Mixed response to electric car initiatives Budget 2018 FOLLOWING the recent Budget, Volkswagen Group in Ireland responded that it was delighted to see the proposal of 0% Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) on electric vehicles in 2018. Volkswagen Group believes that this is a great signal of intent from the Government and will support business users to make the switch to this exciting new technology. Volkswagen Group Ireland managing director Lars Himmer said: “We would like more clarity on how long this is likely to remain as most company cars are bought on 3-4 year deals. “With 0% BIK on our eGolf, this means that compared to an equiva-
lent Golf 1.6 TDI, for someone provided with a company car there can be thousands saved in BIK, which could translate into hundreds of euro per month to the end user in savings.” Nissan Ireland believes that the Government’s new initiative to introduce a 0% rate of BIK to promote the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) is doomed to fail if it only applies to the first year that someone owns an EV. Nissan is the largest seller of EVs in Ireland and has called on Minister Shane Ross to clarify the detail of the new Government initiative as a matter of urgency. “The initiative needs to apply for an EV ownership cycle of at least three
years if it is to stand any chance of success,” said James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan. “We are delighted that the Government is willing to take a progressive approach to electro mobility but we need to be assured that this initiative is not just window-dressing and that it has been fully thought through,” he added. “We require Minister Ross to clarify the term for which BIK will apply. It is of no value to motorists if it only applies for one year as they will be signing up to BIK costs for the subsequent years that they own the car,” said Mr. McCarthy.
The seatbelts for the rear bench
Honda production model. A version
Honda claims that the Urban
but significantly we are talking in terms of low euro numbers for an overnight charge. The hybrid system is based around BMW’s automatic gearbox which also uses the eDrive button to allow you to move from the standard default eDrive to Max eDrive or to the Save Battery format. The latter allows you to run on petrol only and retain your battery power until you face traffic grid-
Honda’s Urban EV Concept is
car is built on a completely new
appear on a future battery electric
l/100km (23.8km/litre) to 2.1 l/100km (47km/litre). Over a 500km test drive programme I found that my performance was somewhere in the middle closer to 36km/litre. If you are driving on a short commute, less that 40km per day or each way between charges, then the costs will be even lower as you can run almost exclusively on electric power. The charging costs are more difficult to establish,
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the car. The car has a so-called floating dashboard console.
sophisticated design. The compact
This houses the steering wheel
city car is 100mm shorted than the
column, a set of simple control but-
current Honda Jazz.
tons and a display screen.
The driver’s outward visibil-
The dashboard itself is com-
ity from the Urban EV Concept is
pleted by a wrap-around screen
enhanced thanks to slim A-pillars
that runs behind the console and
and a wide windscreen that
extends into the doors.
Range Rover Velar scores top in Euro NCAP safety test
THE new Range Rover Velar, Range Rover’s new SUV, has achieved a fivestar Euro NCAP rating, confirming it as one of the world’s most desirable luxury SUVs as well as being among the safest too. The fourth member of the Range Rover family scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection and 74% for pedestrian protection. Velar features a suite of safety systems, including Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. The advanced technology can detect a collision risk with cars or pedestrians in the road ahead and automatically apply the brakes. The system was awarded a maximum six marks in the Pedestrian detection tests by Euro NCAP’s testers. By combining strong crash protection with advanced active safety systems, Range Rover believes that the Velar helps drivers to avoid accidents while providing excellent security to mitigate the effects of a collision if the worst does happen.
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Ring in the autumn with a cosy escape to Cong AS THE temperature drops, the leaves change and the evenings get shorter, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the perfect hideaway for those seeking an indulgent and cosy escape from the autumn chill. Let the expert team at The Lodge look after you while you sit back, relax and completely unwind with their new Robe, Rosé & Relax travel package. Opulence is the order of the day with a deluxe two-night stay in one of The Lodge at Ashford Castle’s spacious and charming Quay Suites. Once checked in, slip into a fluffy
morning overlooking the stunning Lisloughrey Quay and breath in the west of Ireland air with a leisurely stroll around the picturesque Ashford Estate. Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong and overlooking Lough Corrib, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the perfect combination of a gorgeous hideaway with stunning views which is still close to the heart of all the region has to offer. The Robe, Rosé & Relax package is available from €320 per person sharing and includes a two-night ALISON O’HANLON
LIMERICK doesn’t get enough good publicity, and as an Aussie living in Ireland I’d heard very little of the city apart from it being rugby mad. Well it is that, but it’s also a lot more – what I found was a thriving city brimming with pride and passion and it couldn’t have been friendlier. Enjoying a period of rejuvenation and growth, the historic Treaty City
white robe and pour a glass of complimentary rosé while deciding what delicious bites to have delivered to your suite for supper. Relax a little deeper into your stay at the Beauty Rooms at The Lodge with resident beautician Debbie Murphy with a specially tailored Dermalogica facial for each guest. Return to your suite and run a fragrant bath with bath salts from the Handmade Soap Company – a recipe for pure relaxation! Venture from your room long enough to enjoy breakfast each
stay in a Quay Suite with breakfast each morning, complimentary bottle of Rosé on arrival and complimentary room-service from the new Quay Bar Bites menu on an evening of your choice. Also included in this indulgent getaway is a Dermalogica facial for both guests and bath salts from the Handmade Soap Company – complete and utter bliss! To find out more or to book the Robe, Rosé & Relax package The Lodge at Ashford Castle, visit w w w.t h e l o d g e a c . c o m o r c a l l 094 954 5400.
is an easy spot to get around, boasting scenic riverside walks, outstanding restaurants, bars and plenty of activities for all the family. Perfectly located, The Radisson Blu sits on 20 acres of parkland on the outskirts of the city and it’s the ideal place to stay, catering wonderfully for those who wish to relax and get away from it all, as well as offering families an ideal base from which to explore the city and surrounding beauty spots –and there are many. While at the Radisson Blu, take
Theresa Story of Green Apron shows off her array of artisan preserves
the opportunity to settle yourself into the cosy couches and indulge yourself in the wonderful afternoon tea experience. Filled with scrumptuous sandwiches, cakes to make your mouth water and a selection of teas to delight – the Baileys Tea being my definite favourite. It’s the perfect way to take time out for a couple of hours. The hotel’s Rain SPA offers the ideal way to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. With a unique range of spa therapy treatments to choose
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Treaty yourself The mighty Shannon river guards the 13th century King John’s Castle in the centre of Limerick
from you can then unwind in the outdoor hot tub. Yes please! Finishing your day with a seriously delicious meal in Porters Restaurant and a night cap in the Quench Bar, you’ll never want to leave. Variety However, with so much at your fingertips that would be a waste, as the Radisson Blu is only a 10 minute drive to the city, The Milk Market, King John’s Castle, Thormond Park Stadium (the home of Munster Rugby) and for the more adventurous, kayaking
on the Shannon with Get West Tours. With its distinctive Carousel top the Milk Market in Mungret St is a must. Operating since 1852, it’s the oldest market in Ireland, providing vistors with access to over 53 stalls offering a wide variety of fresh, local and in season produce. The aromas coming from the artisan bakeries and freshly brewed coffee will take over your senses. Joanna at Tea 4 You has teas to tempt every palate, Theresa Story at The Green Apron will
The Radisson Blu is the perfect base to explore Limerick
tantalise your tastebuds with her jams and preserves on offer, her whiskey marmalade being a top seller. Vintage clothes, jewellery and brica-brac, there is no end. It’s surely not possible to come home empty handed. From the Milk Market we cosied up under blankets in one of Limerick Carriage Tours’ luxurious, weatherproof horse drawn carriages while host Gerry – a local hero who saved around 200 people from their homes during the 2015
Mimi Crawford at the Milk Market
floods – and Sarah regaled us with the city’s rich history, giving a unique and enlightening view of Limerick. Tours are on offer both day and night, I promise you wont be disappointed, it’ll be one of the highlights of your stay. The 13th century King Johns Castle, on Kings Island in the heart of medieval Limerick is an excellent all weather attraction which has recently undergone extensive multi million euro renovations and boasts a state of the art interactive visitors centre, bringing the castle’s dramatic history
Local hero Gerry from Limerick Carriage Tours
to life. While exploring the castle itself you’ll discover excavation sites and breathtaking 360 degree views of the city. The castle is open 10 - 5pm daily. Also on Limerick’s doorstep are some of the West’s most stunning attractions, including Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher (only 30 mins by car), and, for a bonus point, the world-famous Ring of Kerry. Whether you like rugby or not, take some time out in wonderful, relaxing Limerick – you’ll have the time of your life and you won’t have to TRY!
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BLADE RUNNER 2049 Not as sharp as wanted
BLADERUNNER 2049 (Cert 15A, 163 mins) has left audiences a bit cold, with the long delayed, oft mooted and controversial sequel to the bona fide cinema classic proving pretty divisive – and a ittle underwhelming – at the box office. It’s an interesting follow-up that continues to explore what it means to be human, but there’s something a little soulless behind its great visuals.
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DUNKIRK
The stuff of legends HERE’S a very, very last nodat Dunkirk (Cert 12A, 106 mins), as it finally drops off the last few screens showing it. Director Christopher Nolan puts his talents to good use as he brings the infamous and desperate evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk in the early years of World War 2 to life. Some say it’s up there with the best of war films, but even if it isn’t, Dunkirk is a ripping, tense yarn.
VICTORIA AND ABDUL Royally average fare
LIMPING out of cinemas, Victoria and Abdul (Cert PG, 112 mins) doesn’t do legendary monarch Queen Victoria many favours. Based on the true story of the elderly queen’s friendship with a young Indian clerk, there’re some decent performances at the heart of the film, but the general air of luvviedom throughout isn’t exactly a great selling point for Irish audiences. Decent, but dull.
‘Much like his performance in The Lobster, Colin Farrell delivers every line with a matter-of-fact, near-emotionless inflection, amplifying the uncanny nature of the surreal, not-quite-realworld in which The Killing of a Sacred Deer is set’
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THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER: UNIQUELY UNCOMFORTABLE AND ABSURDIST FILM FARE STARRING OUR VERY OWN COLIN FARRELL
Hey deer, there’s a bizarre, baffling, brilliant film here M UC H l i ke D a r r e n Aronofsky’s recent cinematic pot-stirrer, Mother!, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing of a Sacred Deer (121 mins) is arthouse cinema with a capital “A”, for both its experimental and challenging artistic leanings and its A-list cast. While the stars of last month’s controversial mind-boggler may have fooled certain audiences into expecting a straightforward thriller, anyone familiar with the work of Lanthimos, including last year’s absurdist fantasy, The Lobster, knows not to expect as much mainstream exposure for this one (and less audience backlash). Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman lead a cast which also features a startlingly disturbing performance from relative newcomer Barry Keoghan, following the D u b l i n - b o r n a c t o r ’s brief-but-promising turn in Christopher Nolan’s
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WWI epic, Dunkirk, back in July. Much like Mother!, the often-surreal premise here also centres around a family, and while the narrative here may be more structurally coherent, this is often a far more difficult watch. This is a film packed with as much gore as grace, both lyrical and bombastic. The Killing of a Sacred Deer is an experience at its most comic and absurd right before it hits its most disturbingly dissonant notes. Farrell plays Dr Steven Murphy, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon living the suburbs of a peculiarly bland, couldbe-anywhere American city (it’s Cincinnati, as it
turns out). At the beginning of the film, we learn that Steven maintains an odd friendship with a fatherless 16 year old boy, Martin (Keoghan). After introducing Martin to his wife, Anna (Kidman) and two child r e n ( K i m Mu r p hy, Sunny Suljic), things begin to take a far more sinister turn. Martin’s very presence begins to erode their seemingly blissful suburban life – gradually, a past wrongdoing is revealed and a mysterious, tragic retribution enacted. Much like his performance in The Lobster, Farrell delivers every line with a matter-offact, near-emotionless inflection, amplifying the uncanny nature of the surreal, not-quitereal-world in which The Killing of a Sacred Deer is set. Indeed, with two performances of this kind
under his belt, it would seem that Farrell is director Yorgos Lanthimos’ perfect cypher. This is a world where each and every gap is filled with seemingly inane dialogue – where everyone always says exactly what’s on their mind, but never what they’re really thinking. Consequently, there’s a lot to chip away at here before any sort of realworld allegory can be glimpsed. One can simply revel in the absurdity and disgust in the latter-stage revelations of its central premise, or endure a punishing headache trying to draw out exactly what Lanthimos is trying to say. We get the sense that the gestation period for Lanthimos’ work is rife with formed and halfformed ideas, all of which make their way into the finished product, lurking beneath the surface. The allusion to Greek
myth may seem baffling at first, but once the film’s bizarre twist in logic is revealed, the inevitable climax creeps toward us with a crushing sense of impending doom. Every tragic moment, however, is accompanied by or closely followed with Lanthimos’ unique, often hilarious brand of absurdist humour. Accordingly, throughout The K illing of a Sacred Deer, you’ll find yourself laughing, cowering, wincing in disgust and scratching your head in tandem. Lanthimos’ remarkable ability to render all this madness seemingly logical is one of his most unique strengths as a director. Skirting a line between reality and surreality, comedy and horror, the end result is a film that might send some cinemagoers packing, but will reward those who embrace the madness. Verdict: 9/10
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AMERICAN MADE
Enjoyable Cruise control DESPITE some questionable choices in recent years, Tom Cruise’s turn in American Made (Cert 15A, 115 mins) shows he can still churn out some daftly enjoyable film fare. Based on a real story, Cruise turns in a lovable rogue character – as usual – playing a pilot and hustler who somehow gets caught up in running a huge, covert sting operation for the CIA. Daft as it is, it’s an entertaining return to form.
WIND RIVER
Chasing a cold killer WITH winter looming and a number of cold-hearted films on the horizon, Wind Wiver (Cert 16, 107 mins) takes a chilly look at the darker side of Americana. A brutal murder in a Native American reservation leads to a slowly moving investigation, with the death of the American dream for many people in the frame here, just as much as its film’s freezing landscapes and chilling characters.
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Just misses the mark
KINGSMAN’s sequel, The Golden Circle (Cert 16, 141 mins) is a misfiring followup that is even sillier in some ways, yet also lacks some of the fun and sly wit of the first film. Pitting the survivors of a secret (and almost completely destroyed at the inset) British spy organisation alongside their American counterparts to take on a new enemy, the sequel aims to impress, but fails.
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O’Neill double put Foxes into provincial decider THREE Dublin sides advanced to Leinster ladies football finals with Foxrock Cabinteely completing the trio when they beat Oldcastle on Saturday with a 4-6 to 0-5 win at senior level. They will be joined in the provinicial deciders by St Maur’s at intermediate level while Cuala are in the junior Leinster final. For Foxrock, they got off to the perfect start with a very early goal before Oldcastle replied with two points of their own. A Hannah O’Neill goal on the 20-minute mark put Foxrock five points clear at 2-1 to 0-2 before Oldcastle reduced the gap to three points at half-time but the Meath side only scored one point in the second half. Another O’Neill goal all but made the game safe with 19 minutes to go and they duly ran out 13-point winners. It sets up a final date with Kldare’s Confey at Coralstown Kinnegad’s grund on Sunday, October 29 at 2pm. A year on from junior provincial success, Maur’s are looking forward to their second successive Leinster final after they beat Clonguish 2-14 to 1-8 last Saturday. Their county decider will be against Meath champions Dunboyne on Saturday, October 28 at 3pm. Cuala will act as the curtain-raiser in the Leinster junior final when they meet Meath’s Clann na nGael at 1pm.
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Ruddy the October star of the month JAMES HENDICOTT
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R ACHEL Ruddy describes it as “a weird few weeks” since winning the All-Ireland final as the Ballyboden St Enda’s defender produced a player of the match performance in the Dublin county final only to miss out on the title to Foxrock Cabinteely just a couple of days later. Ruddy has been key to both club and county this year, and reflecting on the year with the bulk of her season now over, she’s pleased with the way things have gone. “Losing in the club championship obviously meant there were some mixed emotions there. “We felt like we weren’t that far off Foxrock Cabinteely; we’re a young team, so there’s plenty to be positive about. It was
one step further than last year when we narrowly lost to St Brigid’s in the semi-final. They went on to lose by a point in the final, so we don’t feel like we’re far off.” Ruddy’s performance in that club final saw her earn the October New Ireland Assurance DLGFA Player of the Month award for her efforts but she hopes club glory will be on the horizon in 2018. “We’re building, and we have great hopes for the future,” Ruddy said, after Foxrock Cabinteely won their third consecutive title against her ‘Boden side by 1-10 to 1-5 earlier in October. “There are only a few league matches left now, so it’s a quieter time of year for us. It is a bit strange to have your evenings free, and spending some time with friends and family. “The balance between club and county has been
Rachel Ruddy in the senior county final against Foxrock. Picture: GAAPics.com
really good, though. During the league, we only really went back to the clubs to play matches, and trained with the county. Obviously that’s not ideal from a club point of view, but it’s important not to overdo it. Now we’re back training with the team which is nice because we don’t get back to the club much during the county season.” Ruddy, of course, was a key player in the Dubs county win, and admits that despite her club being essential to her, the county win was ultimately more important. An unsurpris-
ing sentiment, perhaps, given the Dubs record of final defeats – three in a row – prior to the win over Mayo at Croke Park in September. “We’d gone so close the last three years,” she recalls. “We changed things up a bit, but it’s so close. In a way, we would have liked to have played Cork in the final, given the history.”All three consecutive recent times in which the Dubs were denied the Brendan Martin Cup involved final losses to the Rebelettes, some in controversial circumstances, in particular the incor-
rectly disallowed point which would have placed the sides level - in 2016. “You have to say, though, that whoever makes it to an All-Ireland final is clearly a great team,” Ruddy says of opponents Mayo. “It’s fantastic for the game that our final had an attendance of over 46,000, the biggest of any womenonly sporting event in Europe this year. It really is going from strength to strength, and you get a lot more support and respect than when I started out. I feel like things are going really well for the sport.”
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Dubs All-Ireland champs return to Shelbourne Park THE THREE in-a-row winning Dublin footballers will be making their traditional visit to Shelbourne Park on Friday, October 27. Tickets for the meeting can be purchased online in advance at €10 per adult or €5 for children at www.shelbourneparkgreyhoundstadium.ie. You can also pay on the door on the night. It will be the usual night of celebration with the opportunity for photographs with the players and management with the Sam Maguire trophy. Patrick Flynn, Sales, Operations and Commercial manager at Shelbourne says: “This event has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we are delighted to be welcoming the three in-arow All-Ireland champions to Shelbourne Park. “It promises to be another fantastic occasion with photo opportunities throughout the night with the team and management. Tickets are now on sale”.
Templeogue’s men get back to winning ways BLACK Amber Templeogue got back to winning ways in the men’s basketball Super League this weekend as they overcame UCC Demons in an overtime thriller at Oblate Hall on Saturday evening. A superb scoring display from Lawrence Summers and Jason Killeen was the catalyst behind the reigning champions’ victory, with the pair netting 46 points between them. A relieved Mark Keenan was happy to see a win go up on the board after a tough
couple of weeks. “It’s a big relief off the shoulders to get a win after the last few weeks,” he admitted. “Fair play to the lads - we stuck more together tonight and came through it, so delighted to get back to winning ways.” Elsewhere, Griffith College Swords Thunder made light work of KUBS, running out 93-48 point winners, while UCD Marian continued their unbeaten run in the League so far, overcoming Maree with ease on Saturday evening, 86-49. Pyrobel Killester and Belfast Star played out a cracker up in Belfast, with the Dublners winning on the final buzzer.
Further step up needed for Leinster in Glasgow
Province begin European rugby campaign with a big showing against monied Montpellier as young guns make their mark; Dempsey says improvements required for away day at Glasgow EUROPEAN CUP Leinster 24 Montpellier 17 KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com
LEINSTER backs coach Girvan Dempsey says the province will need to make significant improvements despite their opening day win over Montpellier in European Rugby’s Champions Cup. They rode their luck at times, especially in a fraught end-game, to win out 24-17 at the RDS, scoring four tries despite the late withdrawal of Johnny Sexton through injury. Joey Carbery hit the line first for Leinster in the 17th minute after he split Francois Steyn and Nemani Nadolo to touch down. Josh van der Flier crossed eight minutes later to increase his side’s lead before Nadolo hit back for Montpellier after Nacewa left the field of
play. H e n s h aw c o u l d n ’t believe his luck when a cross-field kick fell to him via the hands of Jesse Mogg and Joe Tomane and he picked up an easy score. Nadolo grabbed his second try on the hour mark but European Debutant Barry Daly secured a bonus point victory for his side. Nadolo bundled over for a second try and the monied French side had late chances to tie the game up but Leinster’s young line-up hung tough to take the five points on offer to give them a strong start to the campaign. But Glasgow offer a very different challenge next weekend in a tough group. “Glasgow are going to be a big threat for us,” Dempsey said earlier this week. “They are a very impressive side under a new coach. It is a tough place to play and the
astro suits the style of rugby they want to play; high tempo, quick, keep the ball on the move and keep the ball away from contact. “Defensively, they are very aggressive and very strong, and put you under a lot of pressure at the break down to make you earn your ruck and try to slow your ball down. “We can’t afford to give them the opportunities that we gave Montpellier because they’re clinical, particularly at home, they’ve scored in the region of 30-odd points every home game this season.” Glasgow also opened their European Cup campaign with a defeat to Exeter, losing 24-15 away from home. “If you look at the game against Exeter, going into the last six or seven minutes it was 17-15 and Exeter scored late on to take it away from Glasgow,” said Dempsey. “They hadn’t
lost prior to that. They are very tough at home. “It’s a huge test. Glasgow are a quality side and they’re on a high. It is going to be a challenge but we feel that we have the tools and players to cause them a lot of problems.” For the next date, there remain plenty of injury concerns to contend with. Sean O’Brien, Jamie Heaslip, Garry Ringrose and Rob Kearney are all out while captain Isa Nacewa was forced off in the first half with an ankle injury. Dempsey delivered a positive assessment on Nacewa, however, as well as some of his teammates. “Looking straight from the game, Isa has obvious-
ly rolled his ankle but we got really positive reviews from the scan and he’s looking good to return to training and be available for selection.” “Rory O’Loughlin and Johnny Sexton had dead legs post Munster game. Johnny has progressed really, really quickly and Rory not as quickly as we would have liked but we are still hopeful he will train during the week and be available for selection. “Dan Leavy and Sean O’Brien, likewise, both come back into the fold after calf and ankle injuries respectively, so we are hopeful that we are going to be near a clean bill of health in term of players available for the weekend.”
Adam Byrne makes one of his numerous breaks for Leinster against Montpellier last Saturday.
Barry Daly crashes over for Leinster’s fourth try of the game
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Tridents’ basketball club in big fundraising drive TRIDENTS Backetball Club will host their annual fundraising table quiz on Friday, October 20 in the Carpenter Pub from 8.30pm with entry €10 per person with tables of four. There is a reduced €5 for OAPs and students. The quiz will go a long way to support the club with equipment purchases. If you would like to participate, contact tridents.ie@gmail. com. The club have 10 women’s teams aged from Under-11 up to adult level, playing out of Castleknock Community College, ITB in Blanchardstown, St Patrick’s National School and St Brigid’s School in Castleknock. The club pride themselves with a fair play philosophy, using basketball as a means to develop friendships as well as a healthy mind and body.
Corballis Links Race to 59 series THE second event of the Corballis Links Golf Club, Race to 59 Series, saw the PGA Professionals take the spoils along with four handicaper James Taylor from Sutton Golf Club. Taylor carded three birdies and nines of 33 and 35 to card a 64 for the low score of the day in the net division. Four back from Taylor saw professional Mark Whelan card 68 nett and gross as he came home in two under par 32. The lowest score in the series came from top golfing professional Michael McDermott from Grange Golf Club who also
carded two under on the back nine and sign off for 66. Level par in a round that included two birdies, two bogeys and 14 pars was enough to take the gross side by two. Runner up in the gross was Delgany Golf Club’s Mark Staunton who started both nines with birdies but the 16th hole stopped his great round, carding a triple bogey seven to leave him three back from glory. Round three continues on Thursday, October 19 with another great pot up for grabs. Bookings can be made via the Pro Shop (01) 843 6583 or online https://www.brsgolf. com/corballis/opens_ home.php.
The Irish ice hockey team during their recent competition in Andorra.
Ice hockey development frozen without new rink JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
THE IRISH Ice Hockey team travelled to Andorra late last month to play in a development tournament set up by their president and player Aaron Guli, finishing second in the four-team contest. The Development Cup was the brainchild of Guli – who plays with the Blanch-based Celtic Clovers and Dublin Ducks clubs – two and a half years ago, after Ireland found themselves unable to compete on the international stage, with no permanent ice rink available in the Republic. “We lost to Morocco in the first game, then we beat Portugal and Andorra in the first stage,” Guli told GazetteSport of September’s competition. “We played a strong Morocco team again in the final, and they beat us again. “It’s important to get some competition in a situation like ours. We go
up to Belfast to play on ice when we can but, to give an analogy, it’s like asking the Irish football team to only train on a five-a-side pitch, and only for four months a year. “We have some good young players. We’re often complimented on how good our players are, considering we don’t have access to a rink. “We’re looking to expand the tournament next year, though. We’re yet to confirm a venue or a date but Macedonia and Brazil have confirmed that they will join us, and Greece and Argentina are strongly interested. “I emailed all the countries that are classed as ‘non competitive,’” Guli recalls. “We play in Andorra as they don’t compete for other reasons. They don’t have enough players, and while they have the rink, it doesn’t have the plexiglass around the outside that’s required, so they play with us.”
There’s evident frustration for Guli in the current Irish scenario. Having previously played in the US, including at a high level in New York, he’s been heavily involved in dragging the sport forward in Ireland in recent years, and feels there’s plenty of room for progress. “There’s no support at all, to be honest,” Guli says. “We’re the only countr y in nor thern Europe that doesn’t have a rink. We could reopen the facility in Dundalk [where there used to be a rink] for between €1million and €1.2 million. We’ve put together detailed plans for both a rink location in Dublin, and for the Dundalk venue, but the government just has no interest in setting things up. We need private funding and that will remain the barrier to ice hockey in Ireland until it’s sorted.” That sounds a while off, and it’s a great achievement that Irish hockey
still manages to run a league, played entirely on ice up in Belfast, despite such logistical barriers. A still greater achievement is in players like Mark Murphy, a youngster who has gone to play for a year in Montreal, and is able to compete with players of his own age group. “The ultimate goal is a professional team,” Guli explains. “A couple of years ago we had [Cal-
gary Flames President] Brian Burke over in Ireland. “He’s been very supportive of our work, and he was talking about how perfect he thinks hockey is for Ireland. “It’s fast, physical, nonstop, and you can get in a fight without getting thrown out of the game. “I genuinely believe with the right push, hockey in Dublin would explode.”
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BALBRIGGAN FC are celebrating after they won the NDSL Under13 Division E title with a 3-1 win away to Rivervalley Rangers. A tight division was brought to a close with Balbriggan sitting just one point ahead of MidSutton FC in second, with the former having lost just one league game all season. As luck would have it, Balbriggan’s 2-0 win away to Mid-Sutton in the first game of the season proved decisive with the two sides sharing the point in the return fixture. “The lads are absolutely thrilled, and the parents as well,” Bal-
briggan manager Ray O’Carroll told GazetteSport. “It was a great league for them and they did well over the season. The lads themselves put in a huge amount of work over the season so it just goes to show you a bit of hard work and dedication pays off. “The club was thrilled as well as they were the only underage team to have won their league so it was great from their point of view also.”
Cup run Balbriggan also came close to success in cup competition as they made it to the semi-final of the Irish Mail B/C Cup before exiting at the hands of Dunboyne AFC. “They made it to the semi-final of the cup, which was a great achievement in itself
and then to go on and win the league by only losing one game was great. “We have a squad of 18 players and, most games, are able to get the majority of them down. “We always play a roll-on roll-off system to make sure that all our lads get a fair shot of match time to improve their development. “It was a big thing for the lads and they are looking forward to hopefully jumping up a league and improving their football.” O’Callaghan has seen these players progress from a very young age having coached them since they played Under7s. “I’ve been with them since they were Under7s. The way it works at Balbriggan is that the
stronger players will always get pushed up a league or two so that m e a n s I ’d b e t a ke n brand new players and we ’ ve b e e n a b l e t o develop those as well. “It is a very strong club and we have a lot of support from the committee in Balbriggan. The all-weather facility they put in has definitely developed with us being able to train over the winter months as well.” O’Carroll is not on his own when looking after the team with two others coaches working alongside him. “We tr y to have at least three people on the coaching side so there is myself, Mark [Higgins] and Simon Hanlon. That way, if somebody can’t make training because of work commitments we always have at least two coaches.”
CASTLEKNOCK Celtic’s John Ronan and Eddie Bowden coached Under-18 Major side landed their DDSL league title last weekend when they beat Shankill 4-1 in Shanganagh Park. It was all the more creditworthy as the team had to bounce back after the massive disappointment of their Ferrari Cup Final defeat a couple of weeks ago against St Malachy’s. Celtic completed their league programme and were crowned champions after a fabulous season which saw them suffer just one defeat and have one draw. The team knew that victory in their final game would see them finish top and they set out with serious intent from the start. They made the breakthrough on 20 minutes when Lloyd Carolan set up James Smith who made it 1-0. Carolan made it 2-0 on 30 minutes with an assist coming from Jordan Bowden. They could have doubled their advantage on 35 minutes when Christian Bowden hit the crossbar. The half time break came with Celtic well in command. It was James Smith who got the insurance goal on 55 minutes after a pass from Carolan who was having a superb game. Shankill were competing all the while and got on the scoresheet two-thirds of the way into the game. The last word was with Evin Lawlor when he shot home from 10 yards after Killian Ronan’s shot on goal rebounded to him. Stephen Fitzmaurice took a closely run man of the match award following the tie. Celtic now look forward to starting in the new Under-19s Leinster Football League which is expected to begin toward the middle of November. In the DDSL Under-13 Major1 division, goals from Dylan Coyne, Cillian Hegarty and a bullet header from Brian Carolan sealed a sweet victory for Castleknock Celtic over Lourdes Celtic in Porterstown that gave the home side a 3-2 victory in this very tightly contested league.
Manor land NDSL U-12D title with Rivermount win SWORDS Manor’s Under-12D side got the result they needed to win their NDSL league last Sunday as they beat Rivermount Boys 5-1.
It was enough to see them outdo the challenge of Lusk United by two points in the final standings. It was Manor’s ninth win from 12 league games this season, capping an excellent campaign that saw them and Lusk dice for honours throughout.
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St Finian’s young leaders win Division 2 silverware ST FINIAN’S Under-15 camogie side beat Naomh Fhionnbarra to win their championship final in Naomh Mearnog last Sunday. They won their decided 3-6 to 1-8 to win the Division 2 title in style. The Swords based club are anticipating that they girls will be very much in demand over the coming weeks to assist with coaching the younger St Finian’s camogie teams, now that their season has come to a very successful conclusion. The club has had a strong season on the camogie front with the senior side reaching the Senior 7A championship semi-final as well.
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CASTLEKNOCK celebrated their first ever Senior 4 championship title last Sunday, sparking jubilant scenes at Abbottstown as they saw off Cuala. It marks another milestone in the fortunes of the Somerton club which was founded barely a year before most of the current crop of players were born. With an average age of just 17, they produced a display of maturity beyond
their years. The opening minutes, played in good conditions, saw an even exchange of chances but it was dead ball specialist Brónagh Quinn who opened the scoring for Castleknock with a free. University of Limerick student Caoimhe Hughes followed up with a point and Quinn rounded off the first trio Knock of scores within 10 minutes. As weather conditions worsened, Cuala’s Hannah O’Dea replied for the southsiders but Castleknock’s Ashling Andrews and Quinn combined for the latter to
Castleknock celebrate their success. Picture: Niall O’Connell
score the game’s first goal. Cuala, though, quickly brewed up their own storm as Sinead Wylde scored a great goal and cut Knock’s lead to two by the break. Although the Somerton side opened the second half, a second goal for Wylde threw the fixture wide open and trig-
gered a tit for tat exchange of goals. Castleknock’s Quinn and Cuala’s Juliette O’Flynn were both on target to up the ante. C u a l a , w h o h ave returned to adult camogie only in recent years, were in resilient form and did the lion’s share of the attacking in the second half.
It fully tested the Knock defence with a confident Molly O’Neill amongst those who caught the eye. In the end, it was the influential Karla Whelan who separated the sides. A breathtaking point from distance in the final minute gave Castleknock the winning score and secured the silverware.
CLUB NOTICEBOARD CASTLEKNOCK
OUR nursery, with thanks to Tigers Childcare, is in full swing again in Tir na nOg/ Somerton. New members always welcome. Nursery enquiries to lisakiernan1@ gmail.com. Congratulations to our senior ladies camogie team who battled to a great win in the senior 4 championship final in Abbotstown. Great match with great heart shown by all the ladies, particularly in the final five minutes. Well done to the mentors and girls. Great weekend for our U-15 boys footballers with all three teams into their championship semi-finals. Well done to our Division 9 adult men footballers who had a great win over St Colmcille’s in their league (Castleknock 2-14 St Colmcilles 1-6). Only a month to go until our juvenile awards on November 16 in Westmanstown. Put the date
in your diaries! No winner of our lotto jackpot in association with Rialto Ford. Numbers drawn were 1, 16, 18 and 25 with five match three winners, winning €60 each. Lucky dip winner was Con Cleary who takes home €30. Our new jackpot is €2,400 with the next draw in The Carpenter on October 19.
ERIN GO BRAGH
NO WINNER of our lotto jackpot which is €10,000. Please support as these funds are vital for the running of our club. Numbers drawn were 4, 18, 22 and 27. Congratulations to our U-16 ladies who won the camogie shield final against Ballyboden in a very exciting and tense game on Saturday morning. Another super display of football from our U-14 footballers who beat Geraldine P Moran on Saturday afternoon. Our U-10 boys hosted a
football blitz in Hazelbury and welcomed Na Fianna and St Peters, great display of football skills shone through on this bright Saturday morning. Well done to Ellen Gribben who was part of the Dublin U-15 ladies development squad who played Laois on Saturday afternoon. Our U-8 boys, and U-8, 9 and 11 girls were also playing at the weekend. They all put in amazing performances and did their mentors and parents very proud. Best of luck to our U-15 hurlers who are in the shield final against Commercials. Well done to our G4M&O who did their club proud, winning four out of five games in the national football blitz in Portmarnock. The good work continues at juvenile level with all our teams continuing to thrive. New members are always welcome to any of our teams, no experience necessary. Our adult hurlers are looking for a manger; if
you are interested, please contact pro.eringobragh. dublin@gaa.ie. Our adult football team and 2017 championship semifinalists are now looking for new players for the 2018 season. All newcomers welcome. Contact George Burke at 087 9709795 or email georgejburke@eircom.net. Our nursery (Little Green Machine) continues every Saturday morning from 11.30am to 12.45pm, and Tuesday evening from 6-7pm in Phibblestown hall. Please contact Donal Quinn on 086 380 1621 for further details. Save the date, November 25, for our end of year adult season party.
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HURLERS promotion: Our division 4 hurler topped the league with a win v second place Na Fianna at home on Saturday evening. Their victory secured the league title and promotion to division 3 for 2018.
Juvenile update: Our U-15 boys won the division 1 shield v St Pats after extra time. Our U-13s won the division 2 camogie championship and the U-16s won the division 5 camogie championship shield. U-21 championship draw: The hurlers have a home draw v St Judes (Saturday, October 29) and the footballers are drawn away to Clontarf (Saturday, October 22). Declan Brady Book: Our club member Declan has been involved in research on the history of the Fingal area in the years before the 1916 Rising and has spoken extensively on this subject. He has now published this research in a book entitled “Culture, politics and local government in Fingal, 1891–1914”, based on his 2015 MA thesis in Maynooth University. It looks at the changing composition of the political elites in Fingal and traces the political evolution of men like
Frank and James Lawless, the arrival of Thomas Ashe to Fingal, the political influence of Andrew Kettle, and the role of organisations like the GAA and Gaelic League in the movement towards Irish independence. AGM: This year the hall will host our AGM on Thursday, November 16 at 9pm (further details and viewing times of accounts to follow). GYM – October 17: The opening times for the month are as follows outside of the 11 scheduled classes each week: Monday: 7-8.30pm, Tuesday: 5.30-7.30pm, Wednesday: 6-9.30pm, Thursday: 6-7pm, Friday: 5.30-7.30pm, Saturday: 2-5pm and closed on Sunday. Fancy dress party on Saturday, October 28: A spooktacular fancy dress night of boos, booze, prizes and cheer. Have you got your ticket to join in the craic? It’s for a great cause – so get the date in your diary and your ticket too (€10 each). Lotto: numbers 10, 13,
24, 28 and 35. We had two winners Joan Savage and K McMahon. Jackpot on Tuesday will be €2,104.
GARDA WESTMANSTOWN
DISAPPOINTING end of season result for the intermediates, bowing out to St Finbarrs last Wednesday night in Parnell Park in Leinster qualifier; best of luck to St Finbarrs in the next round. Well done to our minors who narrowly beat Whitehall Colmcilles at Westmanstown last Sunday morning to go through to the semi-finals of the championship shield; final score 0-11 to 1-6. The ladies are down to play their cup final next Sunday, October 22; venue and time to be confirmed. The U-15 girls are also due to play their championship final on Saturday; again venue and time to be confirmed; check the website later in week for details. Congrats to Ellie Haran
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ERIN Go Bragh won a titanic tussle to take h o m e t h e Un d e r-16 Division 4 shield title at Hunter’s Run Park, beating Ballyboden St Enda’s by two points. The EGB side face the breeze in the first half and has to show some outstanding defending from captain Aoibhinn Burke, Aoife O’Sullivan, Keri Redmond, Rachel Murray and Megan Owens keeping Boden at bay. It led to an incred-
ible stalemate with no score for 25 minutes with goalkeeper Amy Carroll making big saves before Boden did eke out a twopoint half-time lead. The second half opened up significantly, particularly when Amy Flanagan thundered home a shot high into the net for an EGB lead. Aoife O’Sullivan went close twice before handpassing a lovely point before Boden replied for two quickfire goals, going into the driving seat at 2-3 to 1-1. Back came EGB with O’Sullivan making a great block on a clear-
ance and passed the sliotar to the unmarked Katie Kearney who nestled it in the Boden net. It provided the inspiration and a couple of points from the tireless Ellen Gribben and Niamh Maher levelled the game. Redmond then made a powerful run from halfback and fired over for the lead. Niamh Maher then popped over a free to put EGB two clear. Slightly against the run of play, Boden scored another goal to swing the lead back their way, leaving the tie in the balance with just a couple of min-
Skerries senior success SKERRIES Senior 2 camogie team preThe Erin Go Bragh Under-14 shield winning side
utes left. After a Redmond fall, an indirect EGB free saw Niamh Maher think quickly to give a pass back to Redmond who split the posts from a tight angle; level entering injury time. EGB won the puck out and a great delivery was won by O’Sullivan who
drew a foul 30 metres out. Instead of popping over the bar, Maher’s shot managed to find the top corner net as the EGB sideline erupted. Boden nicked a point back from a late free, not enough to stop the Erin Go Bragh celebrations beginning in earnest.
vailed in an exciting championship final against St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh to win a trophy they last won in 2009. Plunketts had won the league earlier in year when they defeated the Harps on the Navan Road. It was no surprise, therefore, that this final was a very close affair for most of the 60 minutes. A defining burst of 2 goals and a point in the last ten minutes of the game was the difference between these two close rivals as the north county side won out 4-6 to 2-5 in Abbottstown.
CLUB NOTICEBOARD who played with Dublin U-15 girls in Laois on Saturday. Plenty of action by our juveniles with pride of place to U-15 boys who qualified for their championship final with a superb 6-10 to 3-12 win over St Jude’s with Luke Curran in outstanding form. The U-14 boys had a big win over Lucan Sarsfields, winning by 6-11 to 2-2; the U-11 boys hosted Round Towers; the U-12 boys played their last league game of the season at home to Templeogue Synge St and the U-8 boys travelled across town to take on Clanna Gael Fontenoy in Ringsend; well done to all players, coaches and parents for their commitment. Tickets for the GAA national draw will be available shortly; every ticket sold means extra revenue for the club and all members are asked to participate. Dates to remember are November 20 for the club AGM; December 1 for the club awards and gala night at the Westmanstown Sports Centre.
U-14 boys who beat Baldoyle on Saturday to win their football league. Well done to all involved: St Peregrine’s 5-9 to Baldoyle 3-10. Our U-16 boys also had a win on Saturday against Parnells. Well done lads and management: St. Peregrines 2-11 to Parnells 2-6. Congratulations to our U-16 ladies on winning their camogie championship semifinal against Erin’s Isle on Saturday. We look forward to another outstanding performance in the final. Well done ladies and coaches: St Peregrine’s 4-15 to Erin’s Isle 1-4. Gaelic4Mams had another super blitz on Saturday. You have to hand it to these ladies; they pull out all the stops on and off the pitch! After five games, they drew three and won two. Another great day for the Mammies and a lot of giggles, There was no winner of Sunday’s lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn were 6, 13, 17 and 21. Next week’s jackpot will be €8,800.
NAOMH PEREGRINE
CONGRATULATIONS to our senior camogie team, sponsored by Stacks Pharmacy, on their well-
HUGE congratulations to our
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deserved win over Oliver Plunketts ER on Sunday in the senior 2 championship final. Well done to the team and the management - more silverware for the Trophy cabinet! Well done to our U-16 ladies football team on their Division 2 championship win over the Man O War. See full results on www. skerriesharps.ie/results. Upcoming fixtures: Saturday - U-21 football championship vs St Marys Saggart, 3pm in Saggart; minor ladies football vs Beann Eadair in the Division 4 championship final - time and location to be confirmed. See the club website and Facebook for more details. Sunday, October 22 - U-14 ladies football Division 6 north cup final vs Clontarf and U-16 ladies football Division 2 shield final vs Sylvester’s - both matches at Skerries; times to be confirmed. See full fixture details on www. skerriesharps.ie/fixtures Zingo Result 4-6-2-73-1-5. No jackpot winner. Jackpot now an amazing €6,400. Dividend prize now €200. Next draw is on next Sunday, October 22 at 6pm. How do you win? You buy a ticket! You can play online at
skerriesharps.ie and follow the links. Envelopes only €2 or three for €5. Our club Zingo allows us to accomplish so much as a club, Thanks to all those who play every week. Academy continues every Saturday from 10-11.30am. Tea/coffee will be available upstairs in the clubhouse and the club shop will be open. Reminder to all that the club car park is closed during the academy for health and safety reasons. Drop off only. Are you looking for somewhere to hold your Christmas Party? The clubhouse is available for functions - contact Pat on 087 2505479 or Joanne on 086 4058523.
ST BRIGID’S
NURSERY takes place every Saturday 9.30 to 11am with all four to seven year olds very welcome. Club academy for 13 to 16 year olds is on Fridays at 6.45pm. Make sure to keep up with all our news on our club app or via the website: www. stbrigidsgaa.com Well done to the St Brigid’s 2020 group on the launch of the strategy document at the club gala dinner last Saturday. Thank you to An
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who kindly attended and to Yvonne McCormack who put in huge work to make the evening such an enjoyable event. For the 2020 plans, the work starts from now on with focus on team coaching excellence and club structures and planning. Senior hurlers have had a great season, reaching the AHL1 league final which is now fixed for October 22 at 11am in O’Toole Park: St Brigid’s v Ballyboden. The lads would like a big St Brigid’s support for the final. Well done to the U-15 camogie team who won their shield final on October 15. Underage ladies football finals are due to take place on Saturday and Sunday next, wishing the teams all the best. The U-21 footballers gets underway next weekend we are fixed to play Ballinteer while the U-21 hurlers have a bye the following week. A huge thank you to everyone who supports St Brigid’s club lotto and to our brilliant lotto committee. There was no lotto jackpot winner last week and the lotto draw this week will be in The Roselawn Inn on Thursday, October 19 with
the jackpot now €5,800. St Brigid’s would like to extend our sympathy to the O’Shea, Nolan and Cahill families, all of whom have suffered recent bereavements.
ST FINIAN’S
CONGRATULATIONS to the U-15 camogie team who beat Naomh Fhionnbarra to win in the championship final in Naomh Mearnog on Sunday. The girls will be very much in demand over the coming weeks to assist with coaching the younger camogie teams now that their season has come to a very successful conclusion. Hard luck to the U-13 camogie team who were beaten in their championship final but they battled very hard. The club is very much proud of both the U-13 and U-15 camogie teams on their achievements. The U-15s boys put in a superb performance to win away against Craobh Chiarain in the quarter final of the football championship. In a physical, exciting match the lads recovered well from a slow start to win. Best of luck to the boys in the semi final. The AHL9 team are playing
Realt Dearg at home on Sunday, October 22 at 3pm. All support welcome and appreciated. River Valley Rangers AFC and St Finian’s, Swords GAA welcome the announcement of the proposed DAA funded recreational hub in the Ward River Valley Park. This facility has the potential to provide much needed year-round playing facilities for the community. We look forward to working with Fingal County Council on the proposal. Further details of the proposals are available on the club website and St Finians and River Valley Rangers Facebook pages. Well done to the Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who proudly represented the club with distinction at the national blitz in Naomh Mearnog on Saturday with three wins, one draw and only one defeat. Check out the club Facebook page for some pictures of the blitz. The club is holding a foundation level coaching course on Wednesday, November 8 and 15 from 7pm to 9pm in the Community Centre. Please note that the course is spread over the two dates. Contact Paul Lyons on 087 176 1302 to book a place.
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Rushing up the leagues Rush Athletic made it six wins in succession in the LSL Saturday Major 1B, making brilliant progress in bid for a third successive promotion
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RUSH Athletic maintained their 100% start to the season with a 3-1 win over Leixlip United in the LSL Major 1B Saturday at Collinstown Park last weekend. The win makes it six from six in the league for the Seasiders as they look to secure their third promotion on the bounce. Centre back Rory Byrne gave the visitors an early lead but Paul Storey equalised just over 10 minutes later. Rush soon retook the lead when an excellent team move was finished off by Dylan Kelly, before Alan Kerslake secured the points in the second half.
As a result of the win, Rush have maintained their four point advantage over Hartstown Huntstown FC who moved into second place on goal difference. CIE Ranch also sit on 14 points but have played two games more than both. Rush started on the front foot and were ahead within three minutes when Byrne met Jonathan ‘Bam Bam’ Hanratty’s corner into the box and flicked his header into the corner of the net. The visitors were on top and held the majority of possession but Leixlip were not without their danger. They’ve picked up just one point from their last six games following an opening day victory over St Mochtas, but they managed
to draw level on 17 minutes when Storey got on the end of a set piece and lobbed over the head of Stephen Kirwan. Despite the setback, Rush continued their approach and it paid dividends seven minutes later when Kelly found the net. The midfielder picked up the ball wide on the right before producing a wondrous piece of one-touch magic with Barry McAllister. The duo worked their way past the Leixlip defence like they weren’t even there and the move finished with McAllister squaring for Kelly to tap home. Rush took their lead into the break but got off to a slow start in the second half after making a couple of changes.
They eventually, restored dominance over the game, however, and with Leixlip struggling to find a way back into the match, Kerslake ensured his side would be walking away with all three points once again when he pounced on a mistake at the back in the 73rd minute. Rush will take a break from league duty this weekend as they travel to Ringsend on Sunday to take on South William Street Celtic in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup. The club’s second team also tasted victory last weekend with a David Kelly brace and Jack Fay strike giving them a 3-1 win away to Confey FC. The result sees them climb to fourth in the LSL Division 3A Saturday, with second-placed Iveagh Celtic the opponents this Saturday.