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FED-UP LOCALS STAGE PROTEST AS VOLATILE YOUTHS ‘RUN WILD’

‘Tackle wild gangs or Balbriggan is doomed’ -----------------------------------

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‘We have huge gangs of kids running wild and it’s getting worse and worse’ -----------------------------------

 SYLVIA POWNALL RESIDENTS living in fear of “out of control” gangs in Balbriggan staged a protest at the town’s garda station last night (Wednesday).

The community is calling for a tougher approach when it

comes to policing youths who are holding citizens to ransom and terrorising neighbourhoods.

Organiser Shane Byrne told the Dublin Gazette: “The town is going down the drain and the gardai are doing nothing.

“We have huge gangs of kids running wild and it’s getting worse and worse.

“They have no fear. It started with kicking doors, then burning wheelie bins, then kicking down the doors and attacking people.”

Shane said “marauding” mobs of volatile teens are to blame for an increase in violent incidents in the seaside town and gardai – who now face an overtime ban – are not equipped to deal with it.

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TERROR FROM ABOVE | BLOODIED LIPS AND FAMILY FEARS AT THE PIER

Horror in Howth as gull attacks sisters  SYLVIA POWNALL MUM-of-four Laura Grehan admits she will be giving Howth a wide berth for a while after her lip was ripped open by a seagull during a family picnic on the pier.

Laura (37) and her sister, Susan Farrelly – both from Castleknock – told of their shock after they were left “dripping with blood” when a beaked scavenger swooped to steal their chips.

Laura revealed how a day out with her children Jacob (13), Summer (10), Elijah (7) and two-yearold Aurora turned into a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds.

She told the Dublin Gazette: “It felt like I was

being punched in the face because the seagull’s head hit my nose at speed as it was pecking my lip.

“It got my mouth clamped in its beak and it actually ripped my lip open. When I put my hand to my face and took it away, it was covered in blood.

“My seven-year-old was hysterical; it was really scary. I had to have a tetanus shot and antibiotics.”

Laura’s sister Susan was also attacked by the same bird. She revealed: “The seagull actually went into my mouth after the chip. I couldn’t believe it!

“We had two two-yearolds with us and they had their food in their hands, so I guess we’re lucky they weren’t targeted.”

Music teacher Susan said the incident was frightening for her children Romey (15), Nova (5) and two-year-old Vega.

She added: “When we phoned the out-of-hours doctor service, I thought they would think it was a wind-up, but they said it was actually very common.”

The sisters are now calling for signage to alert visitors to the potential dangers.

Earlier this year, Howth followed Balbriggan’s lead in applying for a special directive permitting the removal of seagulls’ nests and eggs.

Birdwatch Ireland is opposed to the move and

says the scavengers are not aggressive by nature, but are merely adapting to changes in habitats.

Laura said: “My lip is still swollen and a bit sore, but the pain in my arm is even worse where I had to have the tetanus shot.

“I used to go out to Howth every Sunday, but this has put me off.”

Bloodied: Laura’s lip after the shocking attack by a seagull that really, really wanted her chips

FASTNews €7k Tidy Towns funding for Swords, Donabate praised FUNDING for Swords and Donabate Tidy Towns has been welcomed by local Fine Gael representative Bob Dowling. The Swords group has been awarded €4,000, with €3,000 for Donabate.

Dowling said: “As both areas have a large increasing population, the work of the committee cannot be understated. In Swords, the Tidy Towns [group] face many challenges but this allocation will help their incredible workforce continue.”

Car thief spotted hanging out of apartment window

A MAN who stole a rental car and tried to evade capture by hanging out of an apartment block window has been jailed for 14 months.

Stephen Feery (28), of The Water Rill, Malahide pleaded guilty to being in possession of a stolen vehicle and criminal damage to electric gates at an apartment block in Balgriffin on March 14.

Rental firm Euro Car reported a vehicle stolen from its fleet on February 24 and gardai later received a tip-off about a car parked in an apartment complex which did not have a matching registration plate and insurance disc.

A surveillance operation was set up and Feery was pursued as he was driving out of the car park.

Feery crashed into the security gates before fleeing on foot. Shortly afterwards, he was spotted hanging out of a window and was arrested in his brother’s apartment. Judge Patrick Quinn imposed a sentence of two years and suspended the final ten months on strict conditions.

All welcome at St Mary’s ‘Carols by Candlelight’

ST MARY’S secondary school in Baldoyle is holding a Carols by Candlelight Performance next Thursday, December 7, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The school is inviting former pupils to come along and join in the festivities. Tickets can be obtained at www.eventbrite.ie.

Reward for two lost rings

Open Day at Mountview Family Resource Centre MOUNTVIEW Family Resource Centre (MFRC) in Blanchardstown held an open day recently to mark refurbishments to

the building. Special guest Cllr turnout from the local community welcoming the move.

Mary McCamley, the Mayor of Pictured with Mayor McCamFingal, was on hand to open the ley (fifth-right) are Deputy Joan renovated centre, with a big

Burton (Lab, second-right), Pat Queenan, Fingal County Council (fourth-left), and MFRC staff and supporters. Picture: Kevin McFeely

TWO rings of great sentimental value have been lost in the Blanchardstown area. The rings, a gold wedding band and a two-stone engagement gold band ring (both with engraving) were lost in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre or Aldi Mulhuddart between 10am and noon on Friday, November 17. A small reward will be given for their return.

Please call Dublin Gazette at 01 601 0240 with any information.

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FASTNews

Rush Garda Station’s inclusion on reopening list is welcomed

RUSH Garda Station’s inclusion on a Garda list recommending its reopening has been given a broad welcome. Rush is one of six stations which will now be referred to the Office of Public Works to determine a timeframe and cost of reopening.

Last week, Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) claimed the impetus to return the HQ to its policing purpose had been lost as its future remained unclear.

His comments came just days before Dublin’s top garda, Assistant Chief Commissioner Pat Leahy, revealed that Rush Garda Station should never have closed, in his opinion.

Welcoming news of its reopening, Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) said: “An analysis will be undertaken to identify the required number of staff and vehicles for each station in addition to the equipment and resources which will be necessary. Following the completion of these stages, I am pleased to say that the reopening of Rush Garda Station will become a reality.”

Deputy Louise Reilly (SF) also welcomed the news.

She said: “This signifies a victory for the community.”

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SWORDS BOY WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR SUPPORT HE GIVES TO SISTER WITH NF

Remarkable Lee  SYLVIA POWNALL

appointment with Ella, helps with her A SWORDS schooloccupational and boy has won a physical therapy, and national award for is on hand at all times his devotion to his litto entertain her. tle sister, who suffers Louise (34) said: from a rare, incurable “His sister idolises condition. him. He teaches her Ten-year-old Lee little games and she Dowling was recloves playing with ognised with an NF him. She absolutely Fighter title at a charloves him to bits. ity ball in Kerry ear“He’s wise beyond lier this month after his years and this is proud mum Louise Shannon Brady with Swords lad Lee Dowling (10) and his mum, Louise, and Gareth Curran, not a big deal to him. nominated him.

He’s had to make a chief executive, the NF Association of Ireland, at the NF Fighter Awards and charity ball at His little sister The Listowel Arms Hotel in Co Kerry lot of sacrifices. If she Ella (4) is affected by wakes in the night ute she was born she’s been “She was non-verbal up to Neurofibromatosis, a he’s awake too. genetic condition which causes constantly sick and in and out a couple of weeks ago, but she “Ella has severe allergies so has just started to communi- we have to be careful what food tumours to grow throughout of hospital.

“Emma has autism, epilepsy, cate with us and Lee was more we can have in the house. But the nervous system, and Lee gastric problems and a whole excited about this than any- Lee’s great – and he can explain has been her rock.

Mu m L o u i s e t o l d T h e host of other complications. body.” to anyone what NF or autism is.

Lee, a pupil at Holywell Gazette: “He was on his own Her tumours have to be moni“He’s a brilliant help. I’d be for six years and from the min- tored in case she needs chemo. ETNS, goes to every doctor’s lost without him.”

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Out and About County’s best in FINGAL | YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS STEP UP

contest for title

FINGAL’S finest young entrepreneurs will compete in the county finals with 15 go-getters in the mix for the coveted title.

North Dublin reported the highest level of applicants in the country, but a panel of expert judges has managed to whittle this down from 114 to 15 people.

Head of enterprise Oisin Geoghegan said: “We had a huge response to the competition this year with an amazing array of business ideas and growing businesses.

“The calibre of young entrepreneurs is exceptional, and the judges have a very tough job to select just one winner and one runner-up in each category.”

The group of 15 shortlisted applicants took par t in an intensive two-day Business Bootcamp where they had an opportunity to prepare their Dragons Den-style pitch for the county final.

The final takes place in County Hall this Thursday, and the winners will share in an investment fund of €50,000 which will help them to grow their business and build on their success.

Category winners will go forward to represent Fingal in the Dublin regional finals in January.

Finalists in the best idea categor y – Alan Griffin, Portmarnock; Suzanne Culleton, Malahide; Orla McLaughlin,

Baldoyle; Kevin Kelleher, Malahide; Justin Perry, Portmarnock.

B e s t s t a r t- u p c a tegor y: Sean Murray ( We B r i n g g ) , C a s t l e knock; Liam Brennan (ScoobyBox), Baldoyle; Bernard Nolan (MediMe), Malahide; Marck Kulik (Smart Trace Ltd), Malahide; Agnes Chvojka (Aggies Food Studio), Castleknock.

Best established category: Gary Egan (Egan Mechanical Services), Clonee; Emma Smith (FX Makeup Academy), Malahide; Ryan Scott (Drop Chef ) Sutton; Seamus Tighe (Everest Granola), Blanchardstown; Mark Coleman (The Hot Seat), Rush.

Best of luck to all of them!

Susan Spillane

Mick Lynch

Orla Holton

Joe Murray

In sync to deliver a great evening of entertainment

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ASTLEKNOCK Hurling and Football Club, in conjunction with LipSync Battles Ireland, held an amusingly spirited ‘LipSync Battle’ with Castleknock GAA last week in Westmanstown Conference and Event Centre. The event was a great way to fundraise for the club and was a super tribute to all the hard work and dedication from the committee, as well as the many memorable performers and their helpers. Congratulations to the winners and to the many great acts on what was a fantastic night’s entertainment for participants and onlookers alike.

The winners: Sean Kennedy, Gareth O’Hara and Peter Balfe with Charlie Spillane

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Club chairperson Helen O’Connor and John Costelloe

Simone Cruise O’Sullivan, Caoimhe Woods and Jessica Williams. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Celebrations as club turn 40 in lots of style F

RIENDS, supporters and members of Malahide Basketball Club past and present gathered at the Grand Hotel recently to help mark a remarkable milestone, as they celebrated the club’s fortieth anniversary. The black-tie event was a very glamorous affair, with some head-turning style as dapper gentlemen and beautifully dressed ladies left the basketball court very far behind, looks wise, but kept the sport close to their heart as they discussed former glories and future competitions. The local passion for basketball in the pretty coastal village was very much to the fore on the night, with everyone making it very clear that the members are as determined as ever to keep shooting for success, and to build on the club’s impressive history.

John and Marie O’Connor

Catherine Leahy, Gary and Ursula Butler and Laura Bouzzah

Sinead Spain, Barbara Cruise and Evelyn Molly Fitzpatrick, Cliona Reilly, Mia Symes and Victoria Sisson

Harmon

Gabrielle Grehan and Sharon Farrelly

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FASTNews

Blanch set to get Ireland’s first luxury IMAX cinema experience ODEON Blanchardstown will unveil Ireland’s first IMAX cinema with reclining seats next week.

The screen, which is called Odeon Luxe, will have an invite-only gala event on December 4 before it opens its doors to the public in time for the Christmas season. The cinema (currently Screen 9) comes equipped with 310 reclining seats, each with their own handtable, larger legroom and more personal space.

All welcome at this weekend’s Old Borough NS Christmas Fair

THE Old Borough NS Christmas Fair is on this Saturday, December 2, at the Swords school on Church Road (next to the Old Schoolhouse pub) from noon to 3pm. There will be a Wheel of Fortune, books, home bakes, tombola, festive in-house cafe, tuck shop and lots of bargains, with Santa arriving at 1pm.

Entry is €2 for adults, and children go free. All proceeds will go towards the running costs of the school.

Council musing CCTV cameras to help catch ‘flytippers’ in Swords CCTV cameras are being considered to clamp down on illegal dumping at Balheary and Ennis Lane in Swords. FCC revealed its environment division was closely monitoring the area and it will be assessed for suitable locations for “covert CCTV” in 2018.

Where evidence is found, litter fines will be issued and if required prosecutions sought, according to the local authority. It was responding to a question from Cllr Darragh Butler (FF), who called for a task force to be established to tackle the “regular flytipping”.

Balbriggan bonny baby among the first to try electronic info system THE Rotunda last week became the first Irish hospital to introduce electronic health records – and Balbriggan new-born Freya Grace Harran became one of the first babies born with a full electronic health record (EHR).

Freya arrived weighing in at 7lb 14oz and is pictured with her doting mum, Martina Melia, and midwife Rhona Drummond.

Proud dad Paul Harran couldn’t be there for the photo.

The new system will be implemented in all 19 maternity units across the country, replacing paper records with electronic ones so that information can be shared more easily.

Picture: Robbie Reynolds

COUNCIL | APPEAL OVER RULING ON MALAHIDE OUTLET BALBRIGGAN

Donnybrook Fair facing fight over enclosure seats  SYLVIA POWNALL FOOD company Donnybrook Fair is fighting an order that it take down an outdoor seating enclosure at its Malahide restaurant, warning that the move will cost jobs.

It has appealed a decision by Fingal County Council refusing permission for the structure, after the local authority served an enforcement notice last summer.

In refusing retention, the council said the restaurant’s seating area was “harmful to the special character and amenity of Malahide” and would set an “undesirable precedent”.

But owner Joe Doyle argues that the seated area and canopy are covered under existing planning permission – and pulling it down will reduce the current tally of 22 full-time and 18 part-time staff.

He told the Dublin Gazette: “The seated area, canopy and balustrade are all included under the original planning permission.

“We don’t consider that temporary side panels alter this position and would therefore contend that there has been no adverse effect on the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

“A r e f u s a l wo u l d

seem an inappropriate response, given the scope allowed for in the planning permission granted and the significant effect the enclosure has on trading at the cafe and local employment.

“This is a big part of our business and its loss would impact on jobs.”

In their submission to An Bord Pleanala, architects for Donnybrook Fair say the enclosed seating area was constr ucted “to provide protection from the elements”.

But the council argues that the seating area is in an area of architectural conservation and the development “by virtue of inadequate design” is

out of character.

There were several objections to Donnybrook Fair’s application to retain the structure, including neighbouring restaurant Siam, which claimed the outdoor enclosure amounted to a 100-seater restaurant.

Last summer, lengthy queues for Scrumdiddly’s pop-up ice-cream parlour, located inside the food hall, sparked complaints on Twitter but this settled down after the initial opening.

Donnybrook Fair started in Dublin 4 but now has six locations around Dublin and Wicklow. A decision from An Bord Pleanala is due early in the New Year.

‘Locals are petrified’ says town protest’s organiser Continued from Page 1

He added: “I have a barber’s shop in the town centre and there’s young lads who are afraid to walk from here to their parents’ car in case they are attacked. “ Wo m e n w h o l i ve alone are afraid to leave their homes. They are petrified. If something is not done to tackle it now the town is doomed.

‘Had enough’ “ P e o p l e h ave h a d enough. This is just the first in a series of protests and we won’t stop until something is done about it.”

Yesterday, Cllr Darragh Butler (FF) warned that the garda overtime ban was “shocking and potentially disastrous news for north Dublin”.

Concerns A Fingal Joint Policing Committee meeting earlier this year heard that concerns over lawlessness in Balbriggan, which has the largest youth population in the country, were on the rise.

Gardai conceded that because the age profile of the town is “quite young” it brings with it certain challenges.

It also emerged that gardai are allocated “where most needed” and the priority is to maintain “baseline policing”.

Issues It was also acknowledged that issues around Balbriggan’s “ethnic diversity” and the integration of its migrant community were factors.

Shane said: “We are the forgotten town here.

It’s a great place, but there’s just a serious amount of youths walking the streets looking for trouble and it’s out of control.”

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Out and About

David Judd, Lily Judd, Karen Mac Callion and Anne-Marie Mac Callion

Robbie Masterson, Erica Masterson, Harry Masterson, George Masterson, Kanina Morgan and Roisin Magee.

Pictures: Patrick Finnegan

Sarah Kelly, Dave Kelly, Karen Kelly and Eoin Kelly

Festive celebrations at Swords Castle A

HUGE crowd turned out to see the wonderful Christmas light display when Swords Castle went festive. There was a huge roar of joy from the crowd as Santa arrived to take up residency at his grotto. The excited children and their families then got to meet the man in red and tell him what they wished to get for Christmas. But to keep them satisfied until December 25, Santa had a little present for each child.

Richie English, Anita O’Brien and Eva O’Brien

Katie and Cathy Clarke

Amelia, Emily and Kyle Donnelly with Santa in his grotto

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COURTS | CASE ADJOURNED

Mum shared a child porn clip ‘to warn friend’ THE case of a motherof-three who forwarded a child pornography clip which showed a child being raped has been adjourned to obtain a psychological report.

Jadesola Agbalade (51), formerly of Deerhaven Avenue, Clonee, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to one count of knowingly distributing child pornography on July 20, 2016.

Agbalade told gardai she forwarded on the video clip via WhatsApp

in a bid to warn a friend about the dangers of leaving her kids alone with her boyfriend.

The court heard Agbalade is currently living in temporar y homeless accommodation. She has no previous convictions.

Karen Judge O’Connor said that because Agbalade told gardai she did not understand the enormity of what she had done, a psychological report would be of assistance.

She adjourned the case until next March 1.

SWORDS | JOBS BOOST POTENTIAL FOR HIGH-TECH DEVELOPMENT

Have your say on major plans set for the Lissenhall lands  SYLVIA POWNALL PUBLIC consultation has started ahead of plans for a major employment hub at Lissenhall in Swords which has the potential to create thousands of jobs.

Fingal County Council has earmarked 28 hect-

ares for high-tech development and wants to hear from interested parties before drafting a local area plan.

The land is zoned HT (high technology) and is on a land bank north of the town centre with boundaries at the M1, the R132 and the Estuary Road.

The area is close to planned public transport networks including Metro North, the Quality Bus Corridor and Bus Rapid Transit, according to the local authority.

A council spokesperson said: “This offers

significant potential for the creation of a locally and regionally important employment centre in the Swords area.

“A new employment hub will stimulate job creation and allow business demands to be met through the provision of high-quality, high-value office accommodation.”

Pre-draft observations identify a broad range of issues to be factored in including economic d e ve l o p m e n t , u r b a n design, traffic, transportation, broadband, biodiversity, flooding, heritage and environmental

impact.

This is the first stage of the Lissenhall East public consultation and interested parties can make submissions online until the deadline of Friday, December 22 (https:// consult.fingal.ie/en/ browse).

There have been calls for the original Metro North proposal to be reinstated with the final stop at Lissenhall to include a large-scale park-and-ride facility, but so far this has fallen on deaf ears.

Lands at Lissenhall were expected to provide up to 10,000 new housing

units once Metro North came on stream, but this strategy is also now unclear.

The draft National Planning Framework promotes housing development inside the M50 – meaning Fingal land earmarked for housing that lies outside the ring road would have to be dezoned.

It could limit new builds in Swords to 200 a year, blowing a hole in plans to deliver 1,500 homes annually and increase the population to 100,000 over the next six years.

Even President Higgins helped to mark the ‘Queen of Baldoyle’s’ 90th birthday

MORE than 170 people gathered at the Marine Hotel, Sutton recently to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lily Farrell, ‘the queen of Baldoyle’.

The huge gathering included 13 of her children, her 26 grandchildren, and her 24 great-grandchildren – and even President Michael D Higgins helped to celebrate the milestone birthday, with Lily getting a personal letter from Aras an tUachtarain earlier in the day, congratulating her on her birthday and wishing her many more years

of health and happiness.

A native of The Ward, in north County Dublin, Lily moved to Baldoyle in 1953 with her late husband, Joe, who died in 1992, followed by the death of two of their children, Jim in 2008 and John in 2013, while their grandson, Stuart, was tragically killed in a car crash in 1999.

However, while much-missed family members were also on their minds, the night was one of celebration for all of the guests and

thanks for Lily’s long life.

Daughters (Brede, Betty, Sheila, Catherine, Jackie and Miriam) and sons (Patsy, Joedy, Christy, Tom, Bartle, Paul and Aidan) and their extended families form a strong community in Baldoyle and its hinterlands, where so many people are Farrells, or related to Farrells, or married to Farrells, or want to marry Farrells, joked the Farrells’ friends.

Congratulations to Lily, and many happy returns!

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FASTNews

Time is running out to apply for 2018 events fund FINGAL County Council’s events unit is now accepting grant applications for events and festivals taking place in 2018.

Applications will be accepted from community/ voluntary groups for existing or new events or festivals and from commercial organisations for new events or festivals.

Cllr Darragh Butler (FF) is urging groups to make sure they submit forms before the deadline on Monday, January 8.

Application forms are available at http:// www.fingal.ie/media/ Application%20form_ Comm_Vol_2018. docx.

For further information, email events@ fingal.ie.

BALDOYLE | CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

See people differently with some fun ‘glasses’  SYLVIA POWNALL A BALDOYLE community for people with intellectual disabilities is asking people to get behind its Christmas campaign and see the world through different eyes.

L’Arche Dublin has designed two pairs of glasses as a symbolic invitation for people to see others with particular needs from a new perspective.

The non-profit organisation, based in Baldoyle, wants to dispel misperceptions around people with disabilities

and challenge the stigma.

Its outreach co-ordinator Diane Walsh told the Dublin Gazette: “Sometimes people tend to be short-sighted.

We’ve seen it in the past when asking for support.

“We’ve been told that it’s a problem in which we can have no real impact. That makes me so angry. “ S o m e p e o p l e s ay there’s nothing can be done for people with intellectual disabilities since they can’t be helped, or cured, or saved. That’s simply not the case.

Tracy Thompson and Una McGarry, core members at L’Arche, model the fun ‘glasses’

“People with intellectual disabilities don’t need to be ‘cured’ because they’re not sick.

They don’t need to be

‘saved’ because they’re not lost.

“People with intellectual disabilities are a gift to our societies. The

issue is not about disability – it’s the way we look at it.”

L’Arche’s Baldoyle premises is one of 139 communities worldwide providing a family-like setting where people of different levels of ability live, work and learn together.

The Dublin project began in 1993 in a rented cottage in Portmarnock and moved to a permanent home two years later thanks to the Christian Brothers, who donated land, and the local community, who fundraised towards building costs.

L’Arche now has three houses in Baldoyle where its six core members live with a number of volunteers.

The organisation is calling on people to download the ‘glasses’ from its website (www. larcheireland.org/ T hroughLarcheEyes) and wear, share and donate.

Diana says: “People can print the glasses, cut them out and wear them.

Share the pictures with us on social networks (#WearShareDonate).

People can also donate through our website and Facebook page.”

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CASTLEKNOCK | RESIDENT SCOOPS A TOP NURSING HOME AWARD

Vincent’s unstoppable at using his fantastic spirit to help others  SYLVIA POWNALL

A CASTLEKNOCK nursing home has claimed top honours at a national awards ceremony – thanks to the go-to attitude of one of its residents.

Vincent Corrigan, 82, was crowned overall achievement winner for his positive contribution to Mount Hybla and the wider D15 community.

Vincent was born four years before the outbreak of World War II in August, 1935. One of a family of 15 children, he was sent to America in 1952 when he was just 17.

He educated himself in the States while earning a living and in 1980 received a Doctor in Philosophy in Anthropology – the study of what makes us human.

He worked as a teacher and lecturer, writing two books before returning from New York to his native Ireland in February, 2016.

Not content to ease himself quietly into retirement, Vincent leads an anthropological project within the nursing home with Transition Year students from Mount Sackville.

He was selected from a field of 27 candidates for

FASTNews

New bus routes, home IT tutoring to help seniors COMPUTER home tutoring and new bus routes are just two of the services which have been introduced under Fingal’s Age Friendly Initiative.

The computer home supports scheme launched by Fingal Leadership Partnership and Blanchardstown Area Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.

Users are taught free of charge how to use technology in their own homes by Garda-vetted tutors, opening up a world of online opportunity for older residents.

Coinciding with the introduction of this scheme are three new bus routes operated by rural provider Flexibus Local Link, which service Swords, Ballyboughal, Garristown and the Naul.

Local Link co-ordinator Miriam McKenna explained that the routes have been designed to meet the needs of people in rural areas.

She added: “Apart from the three new routes, we are looking to hear from anyone who knows someone they feel could benefit from transport to hospital or health appointments, nursing home visits or social activities such as Men’s Sheds, Active Retirement groups, or just going to a matinee in the cinema.

“The key to Local Link is access. Our users are people who could benefit from a door-to-door transport service, and we are asking people to contact us so we can support them in independent living.”

Local Link is seeking volunteer drivers for its community car service; phone 1800 303 707.

Vincent Corrigan is congratulated by staff after his overall achievement win for Mount Hybla nursing home

his positive contribution towards nursing home life, and was presented with his award by RTE presenter Marty Whelan at an event in Citywest Hotel.

Modest Vincent declined to speak about his endeavours, but Tadhg Daly, Nursing Homes Ireland chief executive, outlined his achievements for the 400-strong gathering.

He said: “Vincent epit-

omises the positive contribution nursing home residents can make towards nursing home life and wider society.

“He is using his time and learnings to positively influence, through education, a generation absorbing knowledge and shaping their views of the world.

“He is exemplar of the positive engagement between old and young.

Nursing home residents are very special people who have a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and tales of times past to share.”

Students from Mount Sackville visit Mount Hyubla once a week to learn from Vincent about history, art, politics – and how society has evolved.

Last year’s class created a commemorative poster as a parting gift to him,

describing him as a passionate and motivating role model who is “forever young”.

These students are continuing their weekly lessons into the Leaving Cert module as a new TY class now learns from this inspiring octogenarian.

Oh – and he’s also found time in between classes to write his third book: Ireland – The Unfinished Revolution.

Forget-Me-Nots to sing festive favourites in Swords EVERYONE has an opportunity to get into the festive spirit on December 1 by listening to some beautiful Christmas music by the Forget-Me-Nots choir in County Hall, Swords.

The Forget-Me-Nots organisation offers an inclusive community choir for older people, family, friends and neighbours and is especially welcoming to those affected by dementia and memory loss.

The choir is based in Baldoyle and will be performing in the Atrium at County Hall from 11am to noon. All are welcome to hear their fabulous singing, and festive light refreshments will be served.

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FUNDING | SEEDCORN INVESTMENT WINS FOR IKYDZ, CROIVALVE WITH THEIR IMPRESSIVE ENTERPRISES

Strong showing by South Dublin companies in all-island contest TWO South Dublin companies – iKydz and CroiValve – have collected awards after being named Best New-Start Company and Best Early-Stage Company, respectively, at the Dublin final of the 2017 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness competition. iKydz, based in Parkwest, has developed a unique parental internet control system to allow parents to manage their children’s internet usage while at home and on 3G/4G networks.

The service will also be extended to the Telco operators and schools networks.

CroiValve, based in Dublin city centre, is developing a minimally invasive medical device to treat Tricuspid Regurgitation. Currently, less than 1% of the 550,000 patients

who develop this disease annually undergo surgery, due to the risks involved.

They endure long, repeat hospitalisations, very poor quality of life and are four times more likely to die within one year. This solution is quicker, easier and safer to deliver than their competitors, and provides a treatment option for these patients.

The companies each received a prize of €20,000 to help finance the early stages of their ventures.

At the national final in Dublin, Donegal company Cerebreon Technologies scooped the Overall Best New Start Company award, winning a cash prize of €50,000.

Meanwhile, Belfast company Phion Therapeutics was

crowned the Overall Winner of the all-island competition, winning a cash prize of €100,000.

Now in its 15th year, Seedcorn is the island of Ireland’s biggest business competition for new-start and early-stage companies in any sector.

With more than 275 competition entries, the winners went up against companies in a range of sectors including medical devices, technology, fintech, design engineering, diagnostics and even digital ticket sales.

This year’s competition saw an unprecedented number of submissions from female entrepreneurs, with five women among the regional winners who went forward to the national final.

Welcoming the successful conclusion of InterTradeIre-

John Miller from Invest NI presents Dr Lucy O’Keefe, from CroiValve, with her award; right: Ann Rudden, InterTradeIreland board member, presents John Molloy, from iKydz, with his award. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

land’s Seedcorn competition, An Tanaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Inno-

vation, Frances Fitzgerald said: “Securing funding can be a challenge for early-stage

companies and, while there can only be two major winners of the Seedcorn competition funded by InterTradeIreland, all 276 companies which participated in the process will have benefitted from the competition, and should now be in a better position to pursue outside investment as their companies develop. I wish them all the very best for the future.”

Ken Nelson, chairman, InterTradeIreland said: “It’s very rewarding to be in a position to promote the growth of newstart companies on the island of Ireland. It’s great to see so many female entrepreneurs involved in the competition this year.

“I warmly congratulate both of our winners on their success in our very challenging Seedcorn competition.”

Say AAA ... for apprenticeships plan

A COMPETITION aiming to showcase the creative and technical skills of apprentices was launched last week.

The ESB-sponsored Generation Apprenticeship competition challenges apprentices to construct a three-dimensional letter ‘A’ using craft and other materials.

Employers, further education and training providers and design and production

experts gathered at a Generation Apprenticeship workshop hosted by SOLAS, to mark the launch of the Generation Apprenticeship competition, which plans to help highlight the key role apprenticeships play in ireland.

Dr Mary-Liz Trant, SOLAS, said: “This new competition provides a great opportunity for teams of apprentices to not only showcase their skills, but also to advance

Ireland’s ambition to place apprenticeship and work-based learning at the heart of how we develop skills and talent in Ireland.”

Pictured are Dr Mary-Liz Trant, executive director of skills development at SOLAS with Senan Colleran, manager, distribution and customer service at the ESB and Shauna Dunlop, director, Work Based-Learning at SOLAS. Picture: Maxwell Photography

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AFFECTIONATE AMBER WILL PEOPLE: CRUMLIN SWIMMER HOPES TO WIN GOLD AT TOKYO 2020 MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON ON THE WHOLE PLANET!

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Amber, a sweet, affectionate and fun-loving eight-year-old female Pit-bull cross.

She was returned to Dogs Trust after five years through no fault of her own, due to a change in her family’s circumstances.

Amber loves people so much that she would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She would love to live with children, but she is quite bouncy and playful – so any children in the home would need to be able for her extremely affectionate nature.

She is a big favourite amongst the staff here, especially the volunteers! If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate and bouncy pal, then Amber would be an amazing addition to your family.

Amber’s unconditional love will make you feel like the most important and loved person on the planet!

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Paralympic swimmer Ellen Keane (22), from Clontarf, hopes to add success at Tokyo 2020 to her already impressive record of wins, as well as also helping to showcase the skill and dedication of our Paralympians

Ellen’s Keane to test her Paralympian skill  MARK O’BRIEN

AT THE age of just 22, Ellen Keane has packed an awful lot into her life already.

She became Ireland’s youngest ever athlete when she competed at the Beijing Paralympics at the age of just 13, and took home a bronze medal from her third Paralympics in Rio last year.

However, the swimmer from Clontarf isn’t content to rest on her laurels – Ellen has her sights set on a gold medal in Tokyo

in 2020.

But first there is the small matter of competing in front of her home crowd at the Para Swimming European Championships next year ...

Ellen told The Dublin Gazette that she can’t wait for her friends to finally see her compete: “It’s such an opportunity.

It’s something that a lot of athletes won’t experience in their lifetime, and I’m just lucky enough to have this experience.

“I’m really jumping on the bandwagon and trying to enjoy it as much as

I can! As much as it can be really, really stressful being at the forefront of it, I’m trying to enjoy it at the moment because it’s such an opportunity to educate people around me and my hometown, and to try and get as many people into the pool as possible and really bring a crowd in.

“A lot of my friends have never seen me compete in person, so it’s a real chance for them to come and see what I do.”

Ellen was speaking at the announcement of Toyota as an Official

Partner to Paralympics Ireland and to the 2020 and 2024 Irish Paralympic Teams.

Toyota is investing more than €1 million in support of the partnership for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, and will provide mobility services and solutions to Paralympics Ireland for the next eight years, and two Paralympic games cycles.

Ellen said that she is delighted to see such a major brand supporting Paralympic athletes: “It’s really exciting to see a brand that’s looking at

Olympics and Paralympics get on board with us.”

She added that seeing Paralympic sports grow and get more coverage has helped to spur her on when competing.

“Now people are learning a lot more, it’s growing and we’re getting a lot more publicity, so it’s actually really exciting to now wear the Irish colours and put on the Irish hat and know my country is behind me, so it’s really cool and it’s really exciting!”

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PEOPLE OF THE YEAR: TIME’S ALMOST UP TO HELP HIGHLIGHT REMARKABLE CITIZENS

Hurry and nominate the heroes in your life for award DO YOU know a Dublin hero deserving of a People of the Year Award? The final date for submitting nominations is Friday, December 1 – the last chance for the public to nominate Ireland’s heroes for this year’s awards.

Now in their 43rd year, the awards – which are organised by Rehab Group – will be broadcasted on RTE One next Saturday, March 3, from the Mansion House..

Actor Aoibhin Garrihy and former winner Milo McCarthy (14) have joined forces urging the public to nominate their heroes for an award before the nominations close.

The pair want you to nominate a hero – it could be a family member, friend or a colleague – to help recognise ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

Aoibhin said: “It’s such a fantastic national celebration which recognises some truly amazing

people across Ireland, from all communities and backgrounds.

“We all know people who deserve recognition, so I hope people get nominating their heroes.”

Milo said: “It’s such a great experience, so I’d urge everybody to nominate their heroes.

“There is so much negativity in the world, so it’s good to shine a light on all that is good!”

It’s quick and easy to nominate someone for a People of the Year award, as well as for a Young Person of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, International Person of the Year and Community Group of the Year award – nominate now at www. peopleoftheyear.com, or email peopleoftheyear@ rehab.ie before midnight on Friday, December 1.

IT’S A TAXING ISSUE YOU’LL WELCOME REVENUE have reminded PAYE workers to make

sure they claim their tax back before the end of the year.

There is a four-year time limit for claiming tax back – for example, on health expenses, nursing home fees, tuition fees or flat rate expenses.

Leeann O’Kelly, manager in Revenue’s Planning Division, said: “The deadline for 2013 claims is December 31, so now is a good time to check that you have claimed all your entitlements.

“You can claim back tax that you have overpaid for any of the last four years, and ensure that you claim all your entitlements for future years.

“You can do all this easily and conveniently online, using PAYE Services in MyAccount, which you can access on all mobile devices or through RevApp.” Referring to Revenue’s ongoing work to encourage PAYE workers to claim their entitlements,

Actor Aoibhin Garrihy and former winner Milo McCarthy are urging everyone to nominate a hero for a People of the Year award before nominations close on December 1. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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she said: “We have an ongoing programme of direct contact with PAYE workers, to encourage them to engage with us.

“For example, in October 2016, Revenue wrote to more than 137,500 PAYE workers who had not claimed any additional tax reliefs or credits in the four years since 2012.

“Today, we’ve published an analysis of the impact of those contacts, which resulted in refunds or tax credits to taxpayers totalling €27.6m.”

Leeann said that Revenue has written to a similar number of PAYE taxpayers this year, adding: “Even if you did not get a

letter from Revenue, you can review your tax record online at any time, using PAYE Services in MyAccount or through RevApp. “While claims are, of course, subject to verification, most online refund claims are paid within five working days, so if you submit your claim online now, your refund can be paid into your bank account before Christmas.”

JUST €15 WILL HELP A CHILD AT CHRISTMAS IRISH charity Team Hope has launched its online C h r i s t m a s S h o e b ox Appeal, asking people to help make a vulnerable

child overseas smile just by buying an online shoebox for vulnerable children in Kenya.

For just €15, Team Hope will buy a meaningful shoebox gift in your name and get it into the hands of a child in Kenya.

Niall Barry, executive director of Team Hope in Dublin, said: “As an Irish charity helping vulnerable children in many places like Kenya, the children we support are amongst the poorest of the poor, and a simple shoebox gift with educational and hygiene gifts can literally mean life and hope.

“The gift won’t end poverty tomorrow, but it will make a difference immediately, with children able to wash themselves and learn in school, for example, as well as having some fun with a small toy.”

Anyone can get involved with the online C h r i s t m a s S h o e b ox Appeal.

For more about the

C h r i s t m a s S h o e b ox Appeal and to donate, see teamhope.ie, or see the Facebook page, www. facebook.com/team.hope. ireland/

JAZZ DELIGHT IN THE HEART OF RANELAGH RANELAGH Arts Centre will host a Winter Jazz show from friend of the centre, Emilie Conway, on Sunday, December 3 at 5pm.

Following her performance at Ranelagh Arts’ sell-out celebration of writer Maeve Brennan in spring, Emilie was invited to perform in New York and Chicago in May. She came home to sellout the John Field Room at the National Concert Hall with her own You Won’t Forget Me celebration of Maeve Brennan, with her quartet.

Places are limited so be sure to book tickets early; they’re priced €11, or €9 for members, and are available via eventbrite.ie.

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Joan Palmer

Mary Byrne

Actress Ciara O Callaghan

Glamorous ladies hit the Cari charity lunch C

Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

ARI hosted their annual Christmas Lunch at the Shelbourne Hotel last week and some of Ireland’s most glamorous ladies were out in force to lend their support to the children’s charity. Georgina Ahern led the way with her four-year-old daughter, Gia. She was joined by her sister, best-selling author Cecelia Ahern, and their mother, Miriam, the patron of the charity. Also there was former X Factor star Mary Byrne and former Voice of Ireland contestant Kayleigh Cullinan, who performed for guests. Fair City actresses Aisling O’Neill, who plays Carol, and Ciara O’Callaghan, who plays Yvonne, were there together.

Cecelia Ahern, Miriam Ahern, Georgina Byrne and Gia Byrne

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Miriam Ahern and Terry McCoy

Lorna McDonnell

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CRUMLIN CMRF: MAIA DUNPHY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN

It’s your chance to help sick kids  MARK O’BRIEN

Broadcaster and author Maia Dunphy meets Jayden Massa (7), with the pair helping to launch Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin’s Toughest Journey donation drive

OUR Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin treats more than 140,000 children per year, many in need of life-saving intervention, with broadcaster and author Maia Dunphy only too familiar with the hospital’s work – her twoyear-old son, Tom, was one such child when he was admitted with a viral infection six weeks ago.

Luckily, Tom’s illness

was only minor, but Maia told The Dublin Gazette that she was blown away by the care she and Tom received while she was in the hospital.

She said: “I ended up in Crumlin Hospital about six weeks ago with Tom in the wee hours of the morning, and everyone was so kind and patient and lovely.

“We were very lucky, it was a viral infection and we went home in the

morning and it was fine, but when we left, there were other kids coming in who were so seriously ill – it makes you realise how fortunate you are.”

Now, Maia has teamed up with the hospital to promote the CMRF Crumlin Toughest Journey Christmas appeal.

The dedicated teams at the hospital work tirelessly all year round to care for children and ensure their journey is made as com-

fortable as possible.

These children need extraordinary care, childfriendly facilities, and the most up-to-date research and CMRF Cr umlin requires the funds to ensure this is made possible for every sick child.

Donations help to fund vital equipment, paediatric research to find new cures and treatments, and provide critical supports for sick children and their families while they are on

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‘the toughest journey’.

“It’s not just about hospital care,” said Maia. “It’s about accommodation for parents, it’s about playing areas – children don’t just need a bed in a ward. They do incredible work here.

“I met a family today and the family are from Cork, and they have two other children and their son is having multiple operations, so somebody has to be up here with him.

“They’re from Cork; they can’t commute on a daily basis. This can put families under extraordinary pressure, so the more support we can give people like them, the better.”

Maia plans to donate her water charges refund to the fund and urged others who are in a position to

do so to do the same.

She said: “I know everybody is stretched, and this time of year is very expensive but the work they do, I just can’t stress how important it is.

“Every single person out there at some point in their lives will be affected by a child not being well, so I think everybody at some point will see the importance of the work being done in hospitals like this.”

Maia’s husband, comedian Johnny Vegas, lives in the UK while she lives in Dublin, which means Christmas can be a bit of a logistical difficulty.

“It’s always a bit of a seasonal hot potato for us, but my husband lost his dad this year and it’s been a tough year for his family,

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so Johnny’s going to go to the north of England with his family, and I’m going to stay here with mine.

“Because Tom is the first grandchild in my family, it’s a very big deal for them.

I’ll go to see Johnny’s family in the north of England the week before Christmas, and we’ll have a little mini-celebration then. I’ll come back here and then he’ll come here for the New Year.”

Once the New Year comes, Maia will be busy with work as she hopes to follow up her recently released book about parenting, The M Word, with a children’s book.

She also has a new show, Heartbreak Hotel, coming to TV3 in the New Year.

Maia sharing some fun with another patient, Keeva Ndaba (8). Pictures: Robbie Reynolds

Ellen’s ready for her swimming to make a big splash Continued from Page 13

Ellen also has a busy life away from the pool and is currently fitting in finishing a degree in Culinary Entrepreneurship in DIT Aungier Street around her gruelling training schedule.

She also gave an inspirational TEDx talk in Griffith College earlier this year, in which she spoke about overcoming the self-consciousness she felt as a teenager about having one arm, and becoming more body-positive and

comfortable with who she is.

She said that this new-found confidence has helped her firmly set her sights on securing gold in Tokyo in 2020.

“There’s no harm in trying and pushing yourself to be the best you can be, and at the end of the day the only person that you’re in competition with is yourself, so if you can be the best possible version of yourself then you’re going to do pretty well,” she said.

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 JAMES HENDICOTT THE Guardian hailed them as the best folk act out of Ireland in years. Here’s the story behind research-loving Dublin trad-folk miscreants Lankum.

IN MID OCTOBER 2015, a little-known four piece appeared on the BBC’s iconic alternative music show Later With Jools Holland.

Performing harmonised folk tracks like ‘Father Had A Knife’, the Dublin act could already trace their roots back more than 14 years.

They’d finally got their break.

That band are now known as Lankum (more on that later), and the rise of the melodic four-piece was already well underway back home in Ireland. The big shot across the water came as a surprise, however. A demo CD that Lankum had sent to “anywhere we could think of” stood out from a pile BBC head of music Mark Cooper was hunting through, and next thing - at two weeks notice - Ian Lynch and his band were performing to a prime time BBC2 audience.

The roots of Lankum, though, reach back through well over a decade of live performance. Lynch has been around Dublin trad circles since the 90s, and much of what Lankum do now is drawn from his involvement in the kind of music-loving exchanges that still happen between trad-sphere friends and around pub sessions.

Things also went much further for Lynch.

“There are lots of recordings passed around, and we often record at sessions, too. I’ve found if you ask and explain why you’re recording, people are great about it. I’ve never had anyone say no. It’s normal for friends to exchange tapes on the trad scene, too. I’ve also worked in the archives at Merrion Square, The Piper’s Club, and UCD over the years, and spent a lot of that time working while listening my way through the archives.

“We draw from a mix of ideas,” he continues, “and that contains a lot of crunchy pub and field recordings, which are very far from polished. Some are rough as hell. Then there’s techno, krautrock, punk and even black metal in there. It’s not crossover music, the presence is quite subtle, but the different elements do make up our musical palette.”

Lankum also produce original tracks (and the traditional ones are often heavily adapted), but much of their work is drawn from Irish, Scottish, English and even German folk traditions, and routed in that quiet exchange of shaky cassette tape recording.

“The songs we write definitely sound like they’re out of the 18th or 19th Century,” Lynch explains. “We listen to so much of this stuff that it happens very naturally, we’re very immersed in that tradition, so it’s not really that conscious.”

Of course, trad stylings are not widely seen as a natural fit for the larger stage, but then again harmonies are far from common in Irish trad, and being signed to iconic indie label Rough Trade is normally the sign of an intensely fashionable indie act.

“Rough Trade have been branching out

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Santa Dash

Our favourite bit of Christmas silliness (yes, even ahead of those 12 pubs), the Santa Dash takes place on North Bull Island, and involves charging over either 5km or 10km, dressed as the main man and struggling through the sand. December 3.

Robin Gill Masterclass Need a few tips for the Christmas shopping?

Robin Gill will be dropping into Airfield to run a special class on preparing game on December 3, just in time for the perfect alternative holiday dinner.

Malahide Christmas Castle Experience

MALAHIDE CHRISTM CASTLE EXPERIENCE AS

The party at the castle kicks off on December 1, and runs until December 23, featuring the man in red himself, as well as Belle, Lumiere and Mr Potts all waiting to surprise. Pre-booking essential.

Gifted

Another well-timed Christmas event, Gifted is a great chance to support local art and craft types, who’ll be bringing their wares down for a spectacular display at the RDS in Ballsbridge. December 5-10.

FZ Irish Open

Sporting action tends to wane a little bit towards Christmas, but Badminton is a little different, with the National Indoor Arena set to host Ireland’s big tournament, running from December 5-10.

Expect a few international players, too.

Art & Craft Night

Create your own Christmas specials at Fumbally Stables, as their artists guide a small group of 12 through a Christmas arts plan that, apparently, doesn’t even require you to be able to paint.

There’s cake, too. December 5.

a bit recently, and the main criteria is whether the boss, Jeff Travis, likes something,” Lynch explains.

“It’s been a bit of a change; our first album was recorded on equipment normally used to archive trad music, so not exactly cutting edge.

Obviously the [new record] ‘Between the Earth and the Sky’ wasn’t.

“But its been really good with Rough Trade.

We’ve asked for a few things, like not having the barcode on the vinyl art work. They had to make the record a double vinyl release as we like to write 12-minute songs, and that kind of gets in the way of having a normal single vinyl release. But they’ve been really great about that kind of thing, they don’t try and influence what we do.”

The fast rise has changed the band’s allure, too. “We’ve found as we’ve moved on to a stage, different people have been interested in us,” Lynch tells us. “It’s not really a conscious change, it kind of happened naturally, but we get a different kind of audience.”

Much of the rise of Lankum, strangely, came under a different name, ‘Lynched’. It goes against virtually every rule of music PR to change the name of an established act, and generally happens only due to copyright issues.

Lankum made the change after that Jools Holland appearance, but as their audience expanded, the Dubliners felt the renaming - to a name referencing the traveller folk ballad ‘False Lankum’ - was a necessary decision.

“We had a few promoters who were not

happy, as it inevitably meant people didn’t recognise who we were on posters and stuff” Lynch tells us, “but we felt we had to take responsibility.

As we started doing bigger gigs abroad, the first thing people see is the name. Irish people wouldn’t really think of the association, but in parts of the world like America, ‘Lynched’ (a reference to Ian’s surname) is a bit too close to the persecution of black people.

“It was a difficult decision, as we were established under the old name, and we did see a dip in audiences for a little while afterwards, but we really needed to clearly distance ourselves from that association.”

That particular concern faded fast, and Lankum have gone on to win over fans with every tour, every release and every new melody. But

for all their success on bigger stages, the band still regularly drop back into the folk scene, both for the love, and the inspiration.

Lynch tells us that the band spent over an hour playing a trad session near The Spirit Store before their own gig in Dundalk recently, and in typical style, it sounds like he enjoyed the experience more than the gig itself.

“I’ve always felt that’s something that’s missing for guitar bands, that once they’re big, they never seem to go back to that small room, that intimate setting,” he concludes. “This will always be part of our lives.”

Lankum play Vicar Street, Dublin on December 9, with support from Lisa O’Neill. Third album ‘Between the Earth and the Sky’ is out now.

Apres Dublin

This year’s take on a Christmas market is taking on a post-skiing theme, and will be located just outside the CHQ building on the north banks of the Liffey. Apres Dublin runs from November 30 to December 23, and has daily music, food and seasonal fun.

The Coronas

Olympia Theatre Christmas gig silly season get underway with Danny O’Reilly and co playing their traditional seasonal show before the panto moves into the Olympia. Time to whip out the college classics. December 5.

New album of the week

U2 - Songs of Experience. The companion piece to 2014’s Songs of Innocence arrives from Dublin’s most acclaimed act. It’s been rewritten to account for Brexit and Trump: bring on the pub arguments about Bono all over again, we say.

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THE DEATH OF STALIN

It’s a killer dark comedy FILM fans looking out for something a little different may go Russian over to The Death of Stalin (Cert 15A, 107 mins), which turns the Soviet leader’s death into a dark comedy – just about the only thing the brutal dictator has done to make people smile. A cast of terrific character actors plot and panic once ‘Uncle Joe’ Stalin dies, with the Kremlin thrown into chaotic (and very funny) disarray.

ORIENT EXPRESS

Takes a stab at murder If nothing else, Emma Stone (as Billie Jean King) and Steve Carrell (as Bobby Riggs) certainly look the part, uncannily matching the real-life tennis stars (inset) around the time of their legendary 1973 showdown on the court

BATTLE OF THE SEXES: SKIRTS SOME SERIOUS ISSUES, BUT ENTERTAINS

Courts a fun dramedy THE true-life story at the heart of Battle of the Sexes (Cert 12A, 121 mins) – built around the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs – is less so about the sport itself, and more about the complex personalities and personal struggles of two of its most obsessive stars.

Emma Stone turns in another characteristically effortless, yet wholly engaging performance as King – the world’s number-one professional female tennis player at the time.

Battle of the Sexes dramatises the events surrounding her exhibition match with Riggs – a retired pro, gam-

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bling addict and selfproclaimed chauvinist pig, played with all the tragic-comical expertise of Steve Carrell.

O n e o f t h e m o s twatched television sports of all time, the match was publicised as the titular “battle of the sexes,” with Riggs seeking to prove that men were superior to women (outside the kitchen and the bedroom), and King simply hoping to prove that women were

equal, forcing the world to acknowledge the pay gap between male and female athletes.

Te n n i s , h o w e v e r, doesn’t feature much here – indeed, the court only makes a few perfunctory appearances throughout the entire first hour.

It’s the complex, personal battles – rather than the “battle of the sexes” – that take centre stage: Riggs’s struggle with his gambling addiction and resulting familial strife, and King’s attempts to come to terms with her sexuality, fully aware of the effects that any revelation will have on the career she’s fought for her entire life.

Battle of the Sexes

deals with subjects which are, sadly, still ver y relevant today.

Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (most notable for 2006’s Little Miss Sunshine) are thematically heavyhanded, particularly in the film’s early stages.

While perhaps such a direct approach is necessary in a world where the gender pay-gap is still disgracefully vast in many professions, it makes for a regrettably unsubtle, less earnest tone.

Still, Battle of the Sexes manages to be an often genuinely moving, thoroughly entertaining film, helped along with two fantastic performances from its

leads and many of the supporting cast – apart from Sarah Silverman and Fred Armisen – whose jarring comedic approaches feel completely and utterly out of place in this relatively straight-shooting comedy-drama.

Riggs, as disgusting as his politics may be, feels a little underused here – one feels that Carrell could have brought a lot more to the narrative, and it’s a shame we don’t see more of him.

While the second half of the film feels a little stitched-on, there’s just so much to root for in this story of private and public triumph and only the most cold- hearted of punters won’t find them-

selves quietly cheering in the critical stages of the film’s titular “battle”.

Unfortunately, as a whole, Battle of the Sexes feels like somewhat of a missed opportunity.

W hile Day ton and Faris have put together an entertaining crowdpleaser of a film that gives audience plenty to think about with its contemporar y relevance, Battle of the Sexes follows convention a little too stringently to raise it above the masses of true sports stories out there.

The end result is casual, occasionally inspiring fare that could (and perhaps should) have had much more to offer..

Verdict: 6/10

TO USE its full title, Murder on the Orient Express (Cert 12A, 114 mins) sees a cast of top-tier talents gathered on the titular train. Brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must choo-choose who the killer on board is after a murder is discovered ... There’s a great cast here, but there’s a bit too much of Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) at their expense in this opulent whodunnit.

DADDY’S HOME 2

Last and decidedly least MEL Gibson comes out of whatever cave he’s been hiding in for several years to star in Daddy’s Home 2 (Cert PG, 100 mins) – a largely mean-spirited, charmless and laughterfree comedy, with some questionable gender-based humour. Will Ferrell and John Lithgow are sweet enough in their roles, but the rest of the film is not.

After this mess, there’s no need for a sequel, boys...

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Community broadcaster to launch yuletide schedule R A D I O S n ow f l a ke , which is set to launch its Christmas schedule on December 4, came about on the back of very successful community weeks in Sandymount, Ringsend, Donnybrook in the 1980s.

The special community-focused station used to broadcast around these weeks which, in the day, were massive events and the station gained great recognition as a result. In 1982, it was decided it would be a great idea to launch Radio Snowflake, which was a very good move.

Founded by Sandymount resident Dave Reddy, the station funded itself by local business advertising and brought in many presenters from existing stations in the Dublin area who all had some kind of connection with the local areas.

It was a great way to

promote talent in the area and local events and people loved the fact the station was for and about the area.

Over the last few years the station has supported some fantastic charities, including Team Hope the shoebox appeal, Samaritans Dublin and the Irish Kidney Association. On each of these occasions, all of the charities had tremendous awareness put around their work with the messages put out.

T he station is r un

by David Baker, who has been associated with the station since it started. He has carved out a career in radio in Ireland and the UK having worked on stations like Q102, Spirit Radio and more recently Kfm. He has his own on-line music station, Melody Radio, which plays love songs and easy favourites and is a well-known

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Over the last few years the station has supported some fantastic charities, including Team Hope the shoebox appeal, Samaritans Dublin and the Irish Kidney Association. On each of these occasions, all of the charities had tremendous awareness put around their work with the messages put out.

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Daphne Mitchell on BLB in Bray in the 1980s

award-winning wedding DJ. David has assembled a really talented bunch of presenters who give up their time every year to broadcast on Radio Snowflake. David will launch Radio Snow-

flake’s Christmas schedule on Monday, December 4 and is promising a truly great range of music not just the old favourites, but plenty of festive tunes.

One of the presenters, Daphne Mitchell, broad-

casted on BLB in Bray in the 1980s before moving onto Radio Leinster in 1982. Daphne is an inspirational lady, currently battling bowel and stomach cancer.

She is currently undergoing chemotherapy but, despite this, she is insistent on broadcasting on Radio Snowflake.

She’ll be on each day of the broadcast between 10am and 12 noon.

Another presenter is a seasonal professional DJ and actor Liam Tuohy,

better known to radio people as DJ Lee. His most famous acting part came in the classic Titanic film alongside Kate Winslet and Leonardo di Caprio. He played the baker. His time in radio was spent at Radio Dublin and KLAS Radio.

Radio Snowflake can be heard on line www. radiosnowflake.com. It also has its own dedicated app available from iTunes and Google Play stores (search radio snow f lake) . You can

hook them up in your car and take the station on the move. The station can also be heard through a range of dedicated internet radios.

Follow the station on social media www.facebook.com/radiosnowflake and www.twitter. com/radiosnowflake You can also live chat to the radio station during the programming by clicking on the live chat link at the website.

Phone and text 083-1626754.

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Corbett takes top role as head of Lexus Ireland IAN CORBETT has been appointed as Head of Lexus Ireland with effect from December 1, 2017.

Ian is replacing Kevin O’Reilly who has taken on the role as head of sales for Toyota Ireland.

Ian joined Toyota Ireland 19 years ago and, in his tenure, has held a number of marketing and operations positions, including sponsorship and PR manager, marketing operations and marketing manager covering a multitude of disciplines across each of these roles.

F-Pace provides Jaguar first SUV luxury challenge in association with

Jaguar’s F-Pace was the luxury brand’s first endeavour in the SUV market and it’s an impressive one, as MICHAEL MORONEY found out when he drove the solid performer for a four day test drive in typical Irish autumn conditions.

JAGUAR has borrowed some of the Land Rover heritage for its F-Pace SUV that provides a serious challenge in the larger SUV market. For Jaguar, the F-Pace was the first SUV ever produced in the Jaguar name and now it has been followed by the recently introduced and more compact E-Pace model, which has just arrived at Dublin Jaguar dealerships.

More than one year from its initial launch, the Jaguar F-Pace now well established in the market with its significant design appeal and I tend to rank it against the likes of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The F-Pace has a significant style of its own and brings with it some impressive features that are increasingly being offered in other ranges.

The most important feature of the new Jaguar

Jaguar F-Pace 2.0 TDi Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Towing rating Warranty Entry Price F-Pace is its weight. Jaguar is using a new lightweight aluminium chassis to shave kilos of the weight compared with the likes of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, while still guaranteeing strength and safety.

I recently took the F-Pace on a test that mixed city driving an interesting mix of country

2.0 litre 180hp 8.5 seconds 19.6km/litre (5.1l/100km or 55mpg) 60 litres 134g/km B2 €280 20,000km/12 months NA 2000kgs 3 years €47,295 routes and motorway driving. On the smaller roads, the conditions provided a test of handling and suspension.

I had previously driven the F-Pace during its launch where we took it off-road to test its agility. Back then we took the luxury SUV across some off-road driving areas

that included mud and water, and some frighteningly steep hills that tested the new Jaguar Adaptive Surface Response and All-Surface Progress Control systems. As we drove across steep inclines, the car’s engine management and control systems were re-assuring if nothing else.

So in terms of off-road ability coupled with onroad manners, this new SUV can set new standards, even if these off-road features are rarely used by real Jaguar drivers.

The new Jaguar F-Pace is targeting a new market, with more female drivers and those of a younger age very much in mind. With an entry price of €47,295 for the 180bhp version, this new SUV competes very well on price terms against the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and its own Land Discovery Sport or smaller Range

The Jaguar F-Pace SUV is one of the new SUV market competitors with some features that are common to the Land Rover range along with Jaguar styling and an impressive light chassis.

Rover Evoque. The F-Pace sets its own standard in terms of value and like all cars in this sector of the market there is plenty of scope to add accessories to enhance its looks.

This solid looking Jaguar F-Pace provides lots of technology goodies as well as road performance stuff. Jaguar claims that its InControl Touch Pro system is the world’s most advanced infotainment system. It has been designed in-house by Jaguar Land Rover to make every journey easier and more connected and uses a 10.2-inch tablet-style touchscreen.

The system is easy to

Opel is ready for the winter challenges AS THE nights are getting longer, colder and frosty Opel advises that it’s high time to adapt to wintery temperatures and road conditions. With their numerous safety and comfort features, Opel claims that its cars can help make winter-driving safer and more relaxed. With adaptive all-wheel drive (AWD), IntelliLux LED headlights and steering wheel heating, Opel claims that its new generation of cars are ready for the worst that winter can throw at them.

Opel believes that winter tyres will

ensure better road holding and shorter braking distances in snow. The tyres should not have more than six winters behind them and a tread depth of four to five millimetres is vital.

Traction control

On slippery surfaces, the right traction is just as important as the right tyres.

Depending on the model, Opel claims that its intelligent traction control systems from IntelliGrip to adaptive all-wheel drive with

torque vectoring ensure safer driving.

With IntelliGrip on the new Opel Grandland X, the driver can choose from five modes including mud and snow. IntelliGrip adapts torque distribution to the front wheels, allows slip when necessary and adjusts the accelerator pedal control map. When combined with an automatic transmission, IntelliGrip optimises the shift points to the prevailing driving situation, further increasing safety and driving comfort.

Opel claims that its new generation of cars from the Opel Insignia, Mokka and Grandland X provide extra safety and comfort for winter driving conditions

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in association with

Peugeot dealers showcase the new seven seat 5008 THE NEW Peugeot 5008 seven seat SUV

a choice of five trim levels, to include

takes pride of place this week at Dublin

Access, Active, Allure, GT Line and GT

Peugeot dealerships, alongside the

versions, and a range of both petrol and

Peugeot 2008, Irish Small SUV of the Year

diesel engines. Petrol engines include

2017 and the revolutionary new 3008

the 1.2-litre PureTech 130bhp turbo

SUV, Irish Car of the Year 2018, during

petrol engine, available with manual or

the Peugeot SUV Drivetime event that

automatic transmission and the 1.6 THP

runs up to December 22.

petrol 165bhp EAT6 6-speed automatic.

The new 5008 is a departure from its

tional Engine of the Year in its category

Featuring three rows of seats, as

for the third year running in June.

before, it now houses the new Peugeot

The Jaguar F-Pace dash is unique to the model with a large infotainment screen and easy to use controls and (right) the 2.0 litre Ingenium diesel engine

use and features impressive quality graphics. It can be used to connect up to eight devices on the Wi-Fi hotspot so that you can transform the SUV into a mobile office or entertainment centre.

Among the other new features is the Jaguar Activity Key. This looks like a water resistant watch strap and it acts as type of locking device, even allowing you to leave your keys in the car.

Just place it near the rear

Jaguar logo after pressing the boot opening button and the F-Pace opens or closes depending on your previous action.

This means that in future your key will be a watchstrap, or it could end up as one of the new generation smart watches such as the Apple iWatch or a Fitbit.

There are a number of engine options for the F-Pace ranging from the entry level 163bhp 2.0litre diesel to a 3.0-litre

V6 diesel and a similar size V6 petrol engine.

The test car was powered by the 180bhp version of the 2.0-litre Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium engine.

I found that this engine is more than adequate for the SUV across some very hilly driving conditions, while smooth and with plenty of torque for longer and comfortable motorway drives. Relative to the luxury end SUV competition, this engine is smooth and lower performing in

A range of 1.6 BlueHDi and 2.0 BlueHDi

iCockpit and digital instrumentation

litre diesel engines, with manual and

across the range, while claiming to com-

automatic transmissions, are available

bine efficiency with high-levels of safety

with power ranging between 100, 120, 150

and technological equipment. The 5008

and 180bhp. The range-topping GT ver-

range prices start from €29,345, plus

sion comes equipped as standard with

delivery related charges for the Access

a refined 2.0 litre BlueHDi diesel 180bhp

1.2 130bhp PureTech petrol version.

6-speed automatic.

Lower and more spacious, yet less

brake horsepower terms, while the lighter weight of the F-Pace ensures good economy and a lively pace.

This is a relatively low CO2 engine at 134g/km giving an annual road tax rate of a modest €280.

Jaguar uses AdBlue diesel fuel additive to achieve this, with the separate blue coloured filler cap beside the diesel filler car.

Driving style will dictate your AdBlue usage, but generally it only requires infrequent topping up.

This Jaguar F-Pace is price competitive and has also set some new standards, in technical features and off-road ability. The design is distinctive in a positive way that combines strength with that unique Jaguar identity. It will appeal to those who want to be seen and they will.

The PureTech engine was voted Interna-

former traditional MPV body shape.

Standard features from Access trim

bulky than competitors, the new 5008

include the Peugeot iCockpit interior

SUV retains the same height as before

comprising a compact steering wheel,

of 1.64m, yet third row passengers have

a configurable 12.3” head-up digital

an increased head height of 21mm. With

instrument panel, an 8” touchscreen,

increased length over the previous 5008

multifunction steering wheel, Blue-

MPV model, Peugeot claims that second

tooth, USB connectivity and 3 x 12V

row passengers now enjoy 6cm more

sockets. This new Peugeot boasts a

knee room.

five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. All

The second row of seats are matching

models come with Electronic Stabil-

and each separate and can be folded

ity Programme, six airbags to include

and tilted, while the two third row of

curtain airbags along all three rows,

seats can be folded or easily removed.

cruise control with Speed Limiter, Speed

All three seats in the second have three-

Limit Information with Intelligent Speed

point Isofix child seat anchor points.

Adaptation, Driver Attention Alert Level

This new Peugeot 5008 comes with The new Peugeot 5008 SUV 7-seater with an entry price of €29,345 is now available to test drive at Dublin Peugeot dealer during the Peugeot SUV Drivetime event up to 22 December.

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Fabulous deals for a ski holiday MARK your Christmas or New Year with a break to the mountains.

Fireworks, fresh snow and celebrations in a fabulous resort – there is no better way to start a new year than with a holiday on the slopes.

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THINKING of planning a ski trip for the first time?

The experts at Crystal Ski Holidays have put together their top five resorts for beginners to help you on your way.

These snow-capped spots are ideal for any age as each of the five destinations in Andorra, Austria, France and Slovenia offer quality tuition and can-do slopes.

Choosing the right resort as a beginner is vital – slopes close to a centre with easy-to-use lifts and some blue runs are a great place to start.

You should also choose a place that has plenty of amenities, such as snowmobiling, ice skating or simply a swimming pool and sauna to allow you to take a day off.

Arinsal in the tiny prin-

cipality of Andorra has been a firm favourite with Irish holiday-makers for decades.

It is great value for money and boasts one of Europe’s best ski schools.

This is a fantastic place for first-time skiers, with plen-

to start a new year than

ty of wide open slopes, and the resort links to Pal and Arcalis for a wider choice of runs.

(Best price: Depart January 14, stay at the 2-star Hotel Arinsal on a B&B basis for seven nights, from €427pp based on two adults sharing.)

Niederau , Austria is another picture postcard ski resort. Complete with plenty of nursery slopes, it’s the perfect resort for beginners.

Its ski school is wellknown as one of Austria’s best and Crystal’s Pepi Penguin Childcare is ideal if you are travelling with kids. There are plenty of activities like tobogganing and sleigh rides for all the family to enjoy too.

(Best price: Depart 17 March, stay at the 3-star Hotel-Pension Hannes, on a half-board basis, for seven nights, from €633pp based on two adults sharing).

Alpe d’Huez in France

(nicknamed the ‘Island in the Sun’ for its 300+ days of sunshine) offers access to one of Europe’s largest ski areas and has slopes to suit all levels.

with a holiday on the slopes.

Pas de la Casa, Andorra Depart 14 January, stay at the 3-star Manzano Apartments, on a self-catering basis, from €375pp.

Mayrhofen, Austria Depart 23 December, stay at the two-star Pension Rosenhof, on a B&B basis, from €669pp.

Zell am See, Austria Depart 3 March, stay at the three-star Haus Edelwess, on a B&B Ski-lovers should slope off to Arinsal, Andorra; Niederau, Austria; La Plagne, France; or Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

There are lots of nursery slopes for beginners and easy blue and green runs close to the resort centre.

There are plenty of choices for those who want a break from skiing, with a large apres ski scene, an outdoor swimming pool and an ice skating rink.

(Best price: Depart 13 January, stay at the 3-star Les Melezes Apartments, on a self-catering basis, for seven nights, from €552pp based on two adults sharing.)

La Plagne, France, is

another excellent choice for first-time skiers. The mix of nursery slopes, an excellent ski school and a 425km ski area has made it one of France’s most popular ski resorts. Made up of various villages, La Plagne offers something for everyone.

(Best price: Depart 13 January, stay at the three-star Constellations Apartments, Belle Plagne, on a self-catering basis, for seven nights,

from €518pp based on two adults sharing.)

Kranjska Gora, Slove-

nia, is another beginnerfriendly resort. This small resort has an excellent ski school and plenty of nursery slopes.

Although a small village, it offers a good apres ski scene and plen-

ty of accommodation choices from traditional Slovenian pensions to top-class hotels with spa facilities.

(Best price: Depart 13 January, stay at the four-star Hotel Kompas, on a half-board basis, for seven nights, from €546pp based on two adults sharing.)

All prices quoted are from Crystal Ski Holidays. To book, call 01 433 1080, visit www.crystalski.ie, or contact your local travel agent.

basis, from €665pp.

Val Thoren, France Depart 20 January, stay at the three-star Le Cheval Blanc Apartments, on a self-catering basis, from €485pp.

Sauze d’Oulx, Italy Depart 14 January, stay at the threestar Hotel Sauze, on a half-board basis, from €655pp.

All deals listed are from Crystal Ski Holidays; see details in panel, left.

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FOOD&DRINK ANOTHER TASTY RECIPE FROM CATHERINE FULVIO AND SIUCRA

This beef negimaki is truly a delish dish SURPRISE friends and family with your impressive hosting skills this Christmas season with a mouth-watering beef negimaki with chilli dip recipe, created by Catherine Fulvio and Siucra.

Introduce flavour with an alternative canape this Christmas and serve the perfect accompaniment to every festive entertaining scenario – this dish (which makes 12 small rounds) will leave your guests wanting more ...

Ingredients For the marinade  4 tbsp Siucra Rich Brown Sugar  2 cloves garlic, finely chopped  3 tbsp soy sauce  2cm ginger, grated  1 tbsp mirin or sherry  4 tbsp water  300g striploin beef, sliced thinly  3 spring onions, finely sliced lengthways  1 and a half yellow peppers, thinly sliced

For the dip  1 red chilli, finely chopped  Half yellow pepper, finely chopped  2 shallots, finely chopped  1 garlic clove, finely chopped  A fine grating of fresh ginger  2 limes, juice only  3 tbsp Siucra Caster Sugar  4 mint leaves, shredded  100ml water  Mint sprigs, to garnish

Preparation To prepare the dipping sauce  Heat a saucepan with a little oil, add the chilli, yellow pepper and shallots and saute lightly without browning.  Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.  Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, stir in the sugar and mint leaves.  Stir until the Siucra sugar has melted, then set aside To prepare the marinade  Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

To prepare the rolls  Lay the beef between plastic wrap on a flat surface and flat out until thin.  Place the yellow pepper and spring onion lengthways on the beef.  Roll up and tie with string at intervals. Carefully place in a shallow tray and pour over the marinade. Leave for about 30 minutes.  Drain and heat a large frying pan.  Fry for about two minutes on each side. Keep warm and allow them to rest for three minutes.  Slice into 4cm disks, cut off the string and secure with a cocktail stick.  Arrange upright on a platter and serve with the dipping sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs.  Serve warm, and enjoy!

Aldi toasts the arrival of an ‘exceptional’ vodka THIS month saw the arrival of a brand-new award-winning Irish vodka to Aldi, as Woulfe’s Irish Craft Vodka went on sale for €25 per 700ml at Aldi’s 130 stores.

Produced by Blackwater Distillery, Co Waterford – which also produces Aldi’s multi-award-winning Boyle’s Premium Irish Small Batch Graft Gin – Woulfe’s Irish Vodka was recently voted one of the leading vodkas in the country as it picked up a gold medal at the Irish Whiskey Awards 2017.

Aldi’s group buying director Finbar McCar thy said: “ Wo u l f e ’s I r i s h Vodka was recently recognised as one of Ireland’s leading

vodkas and we hope our customers will join us in raising a glass to celebrate its arrival on our shelves.

“Our door is always open to Irish distilleries and breweries that can provide new, innovative products.

Describing the vodka, food and drink critic Tom Doorley said: “Woulfe’s Irish Vodka is exceptional.

“Slowly distilled in a copper pot still in small batches, its aroma is sparklingly clean with just a touch of malt.

“On the palate, it’s round, smooth, silky without even a trace of burn. We have seen the birth of one of the world’s great vodkas.”

These pots could be droid handy for fans TODAY FM’s Alison Curtis and her daughter, Joan (6), were on hand to help launch the Nestle Breakfast Cereals Star Wars packs.

For a limited time, an on-pack competition sees shoppers in with a chance of winning one of 30,000 prizes, including BB-8 character cereal pots, Star Wars cereal bowls and

containers.

Speaking at the launch, Alison said: “We love sitting down and having breakfast as a family and these BB-8 cereal containers will certainly look great on our kitchen table.”

Nestle Breakfast Cereals Star Wars packs are on sale in supermarkets nationwide now for a limited time only.

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Elizabeth Oakes (above), one of the world’s top experts in the field of permanent make-up; (left, below) promotional material showcasing how permanent make-up and microblading can transform the eyes

eather the Wwinter with

Monsoon  EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

FEND off chills and shivers this winter with Monsoon’s winter collection.

The campaign features bold prints, and cosy faux-furs across a deep colour palette.

Dark, winter florals feature prominently,

Worth browsing to help transform your eyes  EMMA NOLAN

PERMANENT make-up and microblading has gained popularity in recent years for its ability to create defined brows where natural ones don’t grow.

Eyebrows are, arguably, one of our most prominent facial features and can completely change a person’s face.

With clinics in Citywest, Swords and Dundrum, an Irish company is providing the service with great results.

Elizabeth Oakes is one of the world’s

leading experts in the field of permanent make-up and a PhiMaster technician for over 14 years.

PhiBrows Microblading, also known as feather eyebrows, 3D brows, and eyebrow embroidery, (before and after pictured) is a process whereby technicians manually draw strokes that resemble hairs and construct a new eyebrow shape according to what best suits the client’s face.

Visit elizabethoakes.ie for more information on treatments and prices.

Dress €135

bringing with them a cosy warmth which is certainly welcome after the sub-zero temperatures this week and last.

Stand-out pieces include a plush faux-fur hat and scarf combo in soft grey, and a deep purple-hued floral midi dress.

Shop the collection online at monsoon. co.uk or visit the Dublin outlets.

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Style Club North Earl Street stylists Sara Cubero and Eilish Mulcahy, with model Emily Harte, are congratulated by Peter Mark co-founder Peter Keaveney, and the chain’s chief executive, Peter O’Rourke. Pictures: John T Ohle Photography

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Stylists are tickled pink to have won prestigious national colourist title  EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

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Coat €245; blouse €99; skirt €75

A NORTH Earl Street salon was crowned Peter Mark Colour Champions at one of Ireland’s most prestigious hairdressing awards this month.

The Style Club North Earl Street took home the top award on the night for stylists Eilish Mulcahy and Sara Cubero’s work on model Emily Harte.

The awards were hosted by television presenter and fashion designer Brendan Courtney, and saw Peter Mark stylists from across the country compete for the coveted title.

The audience of more than 900 people

were treated to a display of cutting-edge hairstyles and colouring techniques as well as a creative showcase from the Peter Mark creative team.

Other awards on the night went to the Style Club on South William Street and Peter Mark Lisburn.

The panel of judges included PJ Gibbons,

editor of Social and Personal, and Andrew Barton, UK creative director of Urban Retreat at Harrods.

Peter Mark’s chief executive, Peter O’Rourke, said: “The judges and I were blown away by the talent on show tonight.

“The high standard, innovation and creativity on stage is unrivalled and I am extremely proud of all involved in the event.

“This year was the largest ever Peter Mark Colour Trophy and I extend my heartiest congratulations to all involved, particularly to the deserving winners.”

Model Emily Harte with the winning colour and hairstyle

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Peas’ Payne the October WNL player of the month Niall O’Connor during his debut bout against Pal Olah. Picture: Ricardo Guglielminotti

BOXING: BALLYBRACK MAN BACK FOR SECOND PROFESSIONAL BOUT

Electrician O’Connor looking to knock out the Stadium lights AFTER a stand-out win on his debut in September, exciting Ballybrack light welterweight Niall O’Connor will return to the ring on Saturday, December 2.

Following a points win over Pal Olah on the Celtic Clash 3 card at the National Stadium, the 22-year-old will return to the same venue as he looks to start building momentum in his pro career.

O’Connor features on the Celtic Clash 4 bill on the South Circular Road with former top amateur and RTÉ pundit Eric Donovan headlining in a defence of his BUI Celtic featherweight title against Juancho Gonzalez.

There is also Dublin grudge

match between O’Connor’s sparring partner Crank Whitehouse and Jay Byrne, who sparred Conor McGregor ahead of the Floyd Mayweather fight in August, for the BUI Celtic welterweight belt.

O’Connor impressed in September with a stylish win in which he landed plenty of heavy shots on his Polish opponent.

The Tony Davitt-managed boxer though believes there is plenty of room for improvement.

A man with high standards, he rather harshly reflects how: “I wanted the stoppage to be honest.

I wanted to stand out. In the first round the plan was to stay on the jab and keep composed, but I was

landed the jab easily so I started to throw more shots.

“He was tough enough, but he didn’t throw much so I would have loved to get the stoppage.

When you’re in the dressing room after you do think the four rounds probably will stand to you, but I wanted to stand out with the stoppage. I got good feedback though.”

Most felt that O’Connor took the pros like a duck to water, entertaining the crowd throughout his debut. There were no jitters for the Dub who laughs at how “I was nervous about not being nervous. I was relaxed and It was starting to worry me, but then when I got the hands wrapped

and start warming up thankfully that little buzz came. I felt relaxed in there though.

“There used to be a load of nerves with me when I was boxing as an amateur, but I was talking to a sports psychologist before the last fight and I’m still talking to him. He was just constantly talking about visualisation and it went well.”

Tickets for the show cost €30 (Balcony), €40 (Gallery), €60 (Ringside), €100 (VIP Premium), and €15 (Under-15s – must be bought alongside an adult ticket) and are available to buy from Niall by calling 085 232 8914 or online at Ticketmaster.ie.

PEAMOUNT United winger Heather Payne has been named the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Player of the Month for October.

The 17-year old enjoyed an outstanding month where she netted a classy hat-trick in the 5-2 win over Cork City WFC and scored the winning goal in the final minute of the game against UCD Waves.

Peamount had a fantastic October where they recorded three wins out of three against Shelbourne Ladies, Cork and UCD to force the final day title showdown at Ferrycarrig Park against Wexford Youths WFC, who eventually won their third title.

The Republic of Ireland international is currently with the senior squad preparing for next Tuesday’s trip to the Netherlands to face the European Champions in their next 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Payne was presented her award by Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach Colin Bell (pictured above) and the Peamount youngster was delighted to win her first Player of the Month accolade.

She said: “The final day defeat against Wexford Youths was a tough one to take as we came so close to winning the title but on reflection, we’ve had a really good season. We’ve got a really young squad at Peamount but everyone played their part and really helped push us on this season.

“Seeing how well we’ve done this season, I definitely think we can push on next season and I’m already really looking forward to it. I really enjoyed scoring the hat-trick of course but the goal against UCD was just as important. It was in the final minute so got us the win we needed.”

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FastSport NAC-BASED DUO GET SWIM IRELAND GONG: NAC-based athletes were among the winners at last weekend’s Swim Ireland awards night, held in Ballina.

Fourteen-yearold Anna Power of Shamrock Diving Club was named Performance Pathway Diver of the Year while rising star Nicole Turner of NAC Swimming Club won the Para Swimmer of the Year Award.

They were joined on the winners’ stage by Ballyfermot’s Viking SC who were named the Leinster Club of the Year for their exploits in 2017.

Speaking after the event, Swim Ireland’s CEO Sarah Keane commented: “We are delighted each year to be able get the aquatic community together to celebrate the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches and to recognise our volunteers for the hard work that they do.”

RUGBY: LEINSTER EXTINGUISH DRAGONS EARLY FIRE WITH BIG PRO14 VICTORY

Byrne makes “dream” RDS debut after lengthy break

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LEINSTER moved into second spot in Guinness PRO14 Conference B with a 54-10 bonus point win over Dragons at the RDS Arena on Friday night.

The blues fought back from a slow start, falling behind 10-0 after 12 minutes thanks to an early Gavin Henson drop goal, followed by a converted James Benjamin try.

From there on Leinster dominated, claiming a bonus point before the break with tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, a returning Isa Nacewa, Josh Murphy – on his home debut and first start – and Max Deegan, making it 28-10 at the half.

The second half started with a penalty try for Leinster and yellow card for Dragons’ Angus O’Brien, with Nacewa bagging his second soon after.

Tries for Jordan Larmour and Rory O’Loughlin in the final 10 minutes took Leinster’s tally beyond the half-century, securing a valuable win at the start of a crucial block of games for Leo Cullen’s men.

Fergus McFadden on the attack for Leinster last Friday against Dragons. Picture: Laszlo Geczo

Reacting to the tie, prop Ed Byrne spoke about how it felt to make his first start in front of a home crowd and the importance of building momentum head of a crucial run of games.

“Dragons really came at us hard at the start,” the UCD man said to Leinster Rugby TV. “We didn’t make it easy on ourselves. We were soaking up tackles and that’s not really

what we want to be doing. They came out very hard and started very well and played a good game.

“Then Ross [Byrne] started playing us in the right parts of the pitch and Jordan [Larmour]’s counter-attack made our life a lot easier so we weren’t tracking back too far.

The two lads really helped us to get on the front-foot.

“Then there was 15 minutes where we got massive momentum. A couple of great takes from Ian Nagle from the restart got the momentum going again and we went wide-wide. That really got us into the game then.

“It was a great win, thankfully. I think it’s building good momentum into the next few weeks.

“There’s a few big weeks for

the club now. It was a good bounce back after that Glasgow game because that was a tough one to take for the squad that went over there. It’s a nice momentum-builder now into a few big weeks.”

The Guinness PRO14 match at the RDS also marked a big milestone for the young prop as it was his first start in a home game for Leinster.

Byrne was out of action for the majority of the past two seasons with a serious knee injury and made a return in February of this year in an away win over Dragons, followed by a tryscoring substitute appearance at the RDS against Scarlets a week later.

Speaking about his first RDS start, Byrne paid tribute to the backroom staff at Leinster that helped him to reach this point.

“It was a big moment.

Delighted to get the nod to start. It’s a different ball game when you’re starting, there’s a different buzz about it.

“But the amount of work that went in from the S&C staff and the physios, it’s a credit to them to see me starting now in the RDS. It’s almost like a dream come true.”

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Killester’s Rebecca Nagle. Picture: Martin Doherty

COURTYARD Liffey Celtics dropped their first game of the season on Saturday as they lost out to Pyrobel Killester in the IWA Clontarf.

An explosive first quarter from the home side along with strong performances from Chantell Alford and Rebecca Nagle helped Killester seal a 72-64 victory.

“We felt like we were playing as good as anyone in the league, we have a lot of confidence in what we do and Liffey have been bril-

liant in the first couple of weeks, so to come out and get a first half performance like we did – I was so proud of them,” said head coach Karl Kilbride.

“We shot the ball really well in the first half and it dried up in the second, but the thing that we are really happy with is, defensively in the second half, we were excellent.”

Elsewhere, it was a tough weekend for Maxol WITWildcats as they lost out 80-52 to DCU Mercy, while Portlaoise Panthers bounced back from their tough loss last week to take the win over

NUIG Mystics.

In the men’s Super League, Griffith College Swords Thunder continued their excellent recent form as they edged out Black Amber Templeogue in an overtime thriller in front of a capacity crowd in the Oblate Hall.

Despite Lorcan Murphy netting an impressive 32 points, it was Travis Black’s performance in the second half for Thunder that was the catalyst to the visitor’s victory.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic,” said a relieved head coach Dave Baker.

“When it went to overtime I felt

that we had the momentum but all credit to Templeogue they actually came out better at the start of the overtime. We struggled at little bit at the beginning but then we loosened up and we started to come back at them. It was to and fro, so it could have gone either way.”

DCU Saints travelled to IWAClontarf to take on neighbours Pyrobel Killester in a north side derby.

A third quarter run from the home team was the difference as Killester ended up securing a comfortable 98-66 win.

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A masters Whirlwind to whip up storm at Goffs

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Sothern strikes another triple for Pembroke DUBLIN clubs Pembroke and Three Rock Rovers developed their position in the men’s EY Hockey League with a pair of strong wins last Sunday on home turf.

An Alan Sothern hat trick strengthened Pembroke’s place in the top four as they won the Dublin 4 derby 5-2 against Railway Union, putting five points between Pembroke and fifth placed Monkstown.

Sothern and Mark English exchanged penalty strokes in the first quarter before Richard Sweetnam put Pembroke in front from a corner switch move. Sothern added two more corners to make it 4-1 at half-time.

The third quarter was end to end with Railway ekeing out a couple of corners while Stephen O’Keeffe brilliantly denied Sothern a fourth goal. Simon McKeever’s deflection off the back of a long corner reduced the deficit against his former club but the result was put to bed when Kirk Shimmins attacked down the right, leading to Jack Ryan’s reverse-volley.

In Rathfarnham, Three Rock Rovers made it four wins in succession in the men’s EYHL as they eventually ran up a deceptively comfortable looking 6-0 win over Cork C of I whose weariness at the end of a double-weekend showed late in the day.

Rovers started in sprightly fashion, fresher due to a cancelled ISC tie on Saturday, scoring within a minute when Harry MacMahon’s cross got a perfect touch running across the circle from Peter Blakeney. John Mullins made it 2-0 from a corner in the ninth minute.

C of I largely had most of the ball for the next 40 minutes, looking threatening without fully finding the final pass.

And while Cork could not make use of their attacks, Rovers extended their lead via some very sharp reactions from Ben Walker to catch a rebound and volley in with 17 minutes left.

Walker tapped home the next, again from a clever MacMahon pass to start the move; Conor Empey finished off the fifth from a Jody Hosking pass and Luke Madeley’s low drag concluded four goals in quick succession.

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SNOOKER legend Jimmy White is preparing to return to Ireland on the newly-established World Seniors Tour which visits Goffs in early January, and has been effusive in his praise of both the venue and Irish crowds heading into the tournament.

The legendary Kildare spot has long been associated with high end snooker and White told the Dublin Gazette that the trip to Ireland is also hugely popular amongst the players.

“You can ask any player, they love playing at Goffs, it’s one of the best venues in the world” he said, whilst admitting that

he didn’t recall much of his famous Irish Masters win over Alex Higgins, 9 frames to 5 back in 1985.

“I don’t really remember that final but the Benson and Hedges was there for ten years, and it was always a great atmosphere, especially for Higgins, Doherty and Taylor.

Everyone loved coming over.

“I just found out that Steve Davis is coming over to play the seniors,” White said of the tournament in January, marking the Irish return of the full seniors tour, which began earlier this year.

“Jason Francis from Snooker Legends is guaranteeing a tour for people over 40,”White explained.

“So there are big things happening. I plan to play

the whole tour. I expect I’ll keep going for about another five years but the main thing is that I’m enjoying it.

“I don’t enjoy the practise so much these days – it gets a bit tedious – but I enjoy the games. As long as that’s true, I’ll keep playing. I’m not too concerned with things like world rankings anymore.

It’s about having a good time, and the tour is a chance to do that. I’ll do it for a few more years, then I’m going to go and play golf somewhere.

“I don’t like the travel, that’s the one downside.

But I have a house in Thailand which makes playing in Asia a bit easier,” he continued. “It’s all part of it.

“I love the game, even

Snooker legend Jimmy White is among the star attractions at Goffs in January

after 37 years, and I’m happy to still be playing.”

Despite almost all the strength in his age group coming from the UK and Ireland, White strongly suspects that the future of snooker lies in China, however.

Speaking of his love for the attacking nature of the modern game, White singled out Ronnie O’Sullivan as being “just another level” but went on to add that “there are a lot of good Chinese players coming through, and they look really good.

“England and Ireland seem to have the same problem now,” he explained.

“The government is funding snooker in China, and the standard is getting very high.

“There are a lot of great players still going from the UK, and from Ireland but they won’t keep going forever. Ireland’s huge in the sport but I don’t see a lot of young players coming through in either Ireland or the UK. “There are better facilities in China now than we have at home. They’re going to have a lot of good players.

“I love the way the g a m e s p l ay e d n ow, though,” he continued.

“If anything it suits me better than when I was at my best. It suits me down to the ground, I didn’t think it could get any better when Stephen Hendry came along, but it did, with Ronnie O’Sullivan.”

In the eyes of many, the attacking snooker White offered at his peak was the spark that led to O’Sullivan’s modern day brand in the first place.

Perhaps, had they peaked at the same time, White and O’Sullivan would have been one of the great attacking, flamboyant rivalries.

T he Snooker Legends World Seniors Tour arrives at Goffs on January 6, and will feature Jimmy White, Stephen Davis and Ken Doherty – whom White beat in the finale last time out – as well as other pros and a few qualifying amateurs.

With two sessions per day, the final takes place on January 7.

Tickets for all sessions are on sale via Ticketmaster.

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BADMINTON: ARTANE STUDENT SECURES OCI SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Tridents in action against Maree. Picture: Martin Doherty

Tridents national cup run ended by Maree TRIDENTS’ Division 1 basketball team bowed out of the women’s intermediate national cup at the quarter-final stage in Galway at the hands of Maree.

The hosts, last year’s winners, were heavy favourites for this game with the team being led

by Michelle Fahy, one of the all-time greats of Irish basketball.

The game turned out to be a close affair with Tridents defending strongly and scoring well from three-point range. Maree led by six at half time.

In the second half, they stepped up the pressure with Fahy scoring on some strong moves to the basket while Five three pointers from Sarah Cusack and two from Eilis O’Meara kept the game close.

Grainne McGlade won the rebounding battle as she and Emma Kearney hit eight points each. The Tridents girls pushed Maree to the end and never gave up. In the end Maree got the win by 8 points despite a brave effort from the Blanch club.

In other senior action, Tridents’ senior five team defeated Northside Nets by a score of 39-15 as the played their first home game in their new home court at Castleknock College.

The Under-11 girls continued their great start to the season with another strong display against Killester in St Fintan’s High School in Sutton.

The girls showed great skill and effort against a good Killester team. Next up for them is trip to Kubs for their last game before Christmas.

In the Under-13 division, Tridents beat Malahide’s Division 1 team by a score of 44-14.

Tridents were led by Aisling Mulligan with 12 points while Sasha Cannon Kadu, Pearl Kalra, Elise Reilly and Alannah O’Connell contributed to the balanced attack with six points each.

The team has 4 wins and 3 losses in their first Division 1 campaign.

Badminton player Nhat Nguyen at the OCI Tokyo Summer Scholarship announcement. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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NHAT Nguyen has been named as one of the Irish athletes set to receive an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to help with his qualification and preparations for Tokyo 2020.

The badminton star who attends St David’s CBS in Artane is one of 12 hopefuls set to receive $625 per month from the Olympic Council for as long as qualification for the Olympic Games is still a possibility. Athletes will also receive up to $5,000 to help with travel expenses for qualification events.

Nguyen moved to Dublin with his family in 2006

and first picked up a racket thanks to his father’s love for the sport. He doesn’t, however, get his talent for the game from his father.

“He wasn’t the best!”

Nguyen quipped. “He was just an average player but he loved the sport.”

With sports like badminton more popular on the opposite side of the world than on these shores, travelling to events can be costly so the new funding will be a big help.

“It will help me a lot with the tournament costs.

“I don’t really pay that much to go abroad and play in tournaments, I pay

EGB AWARDS Clonee club celebrates superb 2017 season KARL Scanlon was among those honoured at

the Erin Go Bragh awards last weekend.

He is pictured, left, being presented the clubman of the year award by EGB chairman John Kinsella.Among the other club members to pick up awards on the night were Martin Carroll who was given a special recognition award, Dan Stephens was the manager’s player of the year while John McLeod was the juvenile mentor of the year.

Team of the year went to the club’s Gaelic for Mothers and Others.

a little bit, but with this scholarship I don’t have to pay anything because Badminton Ireland will pay for me and I have this to cover me also. It saves my parents a lot of money as well!”

Training is a big part of Nguyen’s life with the 17-year-old rising at 5.45am in order to fit in two sessions a day.

“To be honest, training is more my priority. I try to do homework sometimes but my teacher knows that my main focus is badminton so she’s more lenient.”

With very few players competing at the elite level in Ireland, it can be tough for Nguyen to get

the regular workouts he needs.

“That’s the problem with Ireland, we don’t have many players.

“There are only five or six people in the national centre, which is where I train, so sometimes when I finish school I have to go abroad for a week or two just to play a better standard of players.”

Nguyen will sit his Leaving Certificate next year before turning his entire focus to playing badminton.

“I won’t be going to college; badminton is all I want to focus on. I’m playing for a club in Germany at the moment so

I’m making good money for a 17-year-old.”

Nguyen will have a busy 2018 on his hands with three big tournaments set to take him to different corners of the world; the European Juniors in Estonia, Youth Olympics in Argentina and World Juniors in Toronto.

Nguyen’s ultimate aim is reaching Tokyo but he has no intention of going there just to make up the numbers.

“I want to do well in the Olympics. I don’t want to go there just to say I went to the Olympics. I want to medal in the Olympics and win gold but it is a long process.”

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SOCCER: PORTERSTOWN CLUB ADVANCE IN POLIKOFF

INTERCup

Alan McDonagh finishes off his goal for Castleknock Celtic against Lucan United

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CASTLEKNOCK Celtic finished a very satisfying season in the DDSL Under-16B division, finishing as runners-up to Collinstown.FC who were the only team to beat them over the season.

This victory in Porterstown Park was their seventh successive game without defeat since they lost to the league winners at the start of October.

The opposition, middle of the table Lucan Utd, had held Celtic to a draw before the summer break and they again provided a serious test.

Celtic did make the breakthrough on 26 minutes when Alan McDonagh was set up by man of the match, Patrick Mooney, to give the home side a 1-0 lead at the break.

It was early in the second half when Celtic doubled their advantage. This time, it was McDonagh who finished brilliantly on the right hand side of the box when he received a

precision pass from David Jolly. McDonagh rifled his shot past the Lucan keeper.

Despite efforts by the Airlie Heights club to get back into the tie, it was Celtic who were celebrating at the end having gained the runners-up position after a seasonlong battle.

In the Leinster Senior League, meanwhile, a brace from Davy Costelloe saw Celtic progress to the last 16 of the prestigious Polikoff Cup against a visiting Newlands Castle Park side, winning 2-1 against a club who had accounted for Cabinteely in the preliminary round.

Costelloe’s first was a magnificent shot from 40 yards out that put his side ahead after 35 minutes.

The single goal separated the sides at half time which was a wonder given the number of chances that had been spurned in the first half.

The second half saw more of the same with Celtic failing to take the chances that they created which must have numbered close on double

figures.

Among those who were foiled, often by the brilliant goalkeeping of Liam McGuigan, were Jamie Traynor, Keith McDarby, Costelloe and Sylviu Aghinita.

Joey Crampton, Cillian Daly and Kevin Keane were combining well in the middle, and it was a foul on Keane in the box on 60 minutes that enabled Costelloe to double the lead from the spot kick.

Celtic continued to make and miss chances being created on occasions by the hard-working

wing backs of McDarby and Shane Dunne.

Richie Crowley and Dan Germaine repelled most of what Newlands could muster, and their goal was a rather fortuitous one when John O’Rourke’s cross floated into the top corner out of the reach of the excellent reserve keeper, Alex Bradean.

McDarby went closest without scoring when his header from Shane Dunne’s cross came back off the crossbar with the Newlands keeper stranded.

Cockhill rule roost over Swords SWORDS Celtic bowed out of the FAI Intermediate Cup at the last 32 stage 3-1 as they were unable to upset Buncrana hosts Cockhill Celtic in Donegal last weekend.

Cockhill started the match on top with Garbhan Friel going close on three minutes with a header from a Ronan Doherty free kick.

Cockhill had a golden chance to open the scoring soon after when Mark Coyle was fouled in the box after the Swords keeper Stephen Trimble spilled a cross.

Trimble quickly redeemed himself saving Friel’s penalty with a smart save diving to his left. Swords were dangerous on the break with Owen Jones a great outlet on the right hand side.

But Cockhill broke the deadlock on 35 minutes after Coyle released Doherty on the left the latter cut inside and his blocked shot fell to Friel who swept home from 10 yards into the keeper’s left hand corner. The home side went in 1-0 to the good at the break The second half started with Swords having their best period of the game.

A Gavin Smith free kick on 53 minutes and a Shaun O’Brien shot on 57 minutes being dealt with by Gavin Cullen.

The visitors best chance came on 65 minutes when the ball broke to Sean Kelly in the box after a Swords free kick and the Celtic captain’s effort from close range forced Cullen into a brilliant reaction save at his near post.

Swords were to rue that missed chance as Cockhill put the game beyond them with two goals in the next 10 minutes. Firstly, Laurence Toland doubled the lead on 69 minutes when Coyle found space in the midfield, after a flick on from Malachy McDermott.

When he released Toland, the outcome was never in doubt as he drove past Trimble. It was 3-0 on 74 minutes when Friel got his second when he picked up a through ball from Cockhill Captain James Bradley to outpace the Swords defence to slot home.

Swords got a consolation goal on 88 minutes when Niall Tormey capitalised on a defensive error to slide the ball past Cullen, but it’s Cockhill who advance to the last 16.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: FOUR FINGAL NATIVES LAND TOP HONOUR

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Faughs find crucial last minute goal to end cracking finale with St Brigid’s ST BRIGID’S were dealt a cruel blow at Russell Park last Sunday in the Minor B hurling championship shield final as they came unstuck 3-22 to 4-16 to Faughs.

The tie was quickly reversed to Brigid’s home venue due to the weather conditions last weekend and it was nip an tuck throughout the tie. Faughts carried a three-point lead into the break at 1-9 to 0-9 before moving further clear with a second goal soon after the interval with Brigid’s falling seven points back.

But the goals between the 46th and 57th minute for the hosts got them back on terms to force their way to extra time. Again, there was next to nothing in the difference with Faughs edging one point clear at half-time of the added 20 minutes only for Brigid’s to hit 1-1 without reply, forging a three-point lead with just five minutes left.

The southsiders, though, provided the sting in the tail by scoring their third goal of the contest in the very last minute and eventually claimed the laurels with a couple of points to spare.

All-Stars Leah Caffrey, Rachel Ruddy, Noelle Healy, Nicole Owens, Sinead Aherne and Ciara Trant. Picture: Sportsfile

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NOELLE Healy was named the 2017 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year following her super form in helping Dublin to the All-Ireland ladies football crown in September.

The St Brigid’s woman was among a massive group of four Fingal

representatives in a sixstrong Dublin crew who were honoured at the event in Citywest last weekend.

Captain Sinead Aherne, from St Sylvester ’s, received a sixth award – making her the most decorated Dublin All-Star recipient in history.

She ws joined on the TG4 All-Star team by Dublin team-mates Ciara

Trant (also St Brigid’s), Rachel Ruddy (Ballyboden St Enda’s), Leah Caffrey (Na Fianna), Nicole Owens (also St Sylvester’s) and Healy.

Aherne, Caffrey and Healy are the only survivors from the 2016 selection, as 2017 All-Ireland senior runners-up Mayo received three awards at the gala banquet.

Dublin’s haul of six

awards matches their previous best on an AllStar team – which was achieved in 2010 when they also won the TG4 All-Ireland senior crown.

It was a night of history, too, at the Citywest Hotel when Mayo’s Cora Staunton collected a recordequalling 11th award, to draw level with Kerry’s Mary Jo Curran at the top of the roll of honour.

CLUB NOTICEBOARD CASTLEKNOCK

OUR nursery, with thanks to Tigers Childcare has moved indoors to Castleknock Community College for the winter.

New members always welcome. Nursery enquiries to lisakiernan1@gmail.com.

Congratulations to our U-16B boys who are Division 5 hurling winners with a 4-8 to 1-5 win over Kilmacud Crokes.

Hard luck to our minor camogie players who narrowly lost out in the Division B championship final.

The Carpenter annual wine fair will take place on Thursday, December 7.

Proceeds going to the Dublin 15 Hospice and CHFC. Tickets are €10 each and will be on sale at the club shop and from any of the fundraising committee or contact 086 8416431.

CHFC Annual Nursery Christmas Party takes place on Saturday, December 9 from 2-4pm in Castleknock Community College.

There will be entertainment, goodies and plenty of fun for all the kids.

Entry is €5 at the door. All family and friends welcome.

ERIN GO BRAGH

CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Moloney who won our jackpot of €10,000 on Saturday night, Numbers drawn were 2, 9, 18 and 27.

Well done Maggie from all at Erin Go Bragh.

On Saturday night, we had our end of season party. Thanks to all who helped out in organising such a wonderful event, it was great to see so much support. Well done to all our award winners and especially to Karl Scanlon who won Clubman of the Year in recognition for all his hard work and dedication to the club over the past few years.

Well done to our U-16 hurlers who beat Naomh Peregrine on Saturday afternoon with a scoreline of 2-4 to 0-5. They will now be playing away to Fingallians

this Saturday at 2pm for league runners up. Best wishes from the club and all support appreciated.

Please note all tickets for national club draw have to be returned no later than November 30.

Our end of season party for our younger members will take place on Sunday, December 3. Nursery children can visit Santa in his grotto between 12 to 1pm and the U-8 to U-11 teams between 1 and 2pm.

End of season awards for all our juvenile teams from U-8s upwards will take place between 2 and 4pm in Castaheany Community Centre.

For anyone wishing to order personalised helmets, please contact Finbarr Barrett on 086 383 7411.

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 manager, 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.

FINGALLIANS

CONGRATULATIONS to Shannon Murtagh on her call up to the squad for 2018.

Comhghairdeas le Sionainn Ní Mhuireartaigh a bheidh ag imirt le foireann Sinsear Átha Cliath i 2018. Táimid go léir fíor bhródúil aisti.

Leinster Young Player of the Year: Well done to Emma McCormack who picked up her award on Saturday evening (check out our Facebook page for all the

pics).

Hurling Puck Around: Every Friday (and this will continue up to Christmas) on our all-weather pitch from 6-7pm. For further details, please contactklawton1@ hotmail.com.

End of an Era: Our minor hurlers finished their season on Sunday but also their juvenile careers. We look forward to all of the squad moving on to adult hurling and football.

Christmas Parties: On Saturday, December 9, the academy party for U-4 to U-7 will take place from 10am – 12pm. The -U8 to U-11 will follow from 1-3pm in the main hall.

Bloodbank diary date: The mobile blood bank will be in the club on Saturday, December 23. Times to follow.

Bingo: We are constantly looking for volunteers to help with the running of our Tuesday night bingo. If interested in helping, please make contact.

Our bar has updated our coffee facility and now serves freshly ground

coffee.

Personal training vouchers for Christmas: Please contact Noel if you are looking to purchase vouchers: Noel.cowman40@ gmail.com Lotto: Numbers – 3, 8, 13, 16 and 28. We had two winners: Marie Lillis and Joey & Catherine Russell.

The jackpot this week will be €2,182.

Fingallians extends deepest sympathy to the Markey family. Frank Markey epitomised everything that is good about the GAA with his tireless work as a volunteer. He was a part of the backroom team of the senior football squad for over a decade and, along with his late wife Lily, helped run our Sunday dancing. A true gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dilís.

GARDA WESTMANSTOWN THE club AGM took place last week at Westmanstown Sports Centre and the

following officers were elected for the 2018 season: President - Jim Murphy, vice presidents - Fintan Fanning and John Kissane; chairman - George Kyne; secretary - Sean Burke; treasurer Kieran Downey; assistant secretary - Alan Lynch; PRO - Eugene O’Sullivan; Co Board delegate - Paul Curtis; registrar - Leo Devlin; child welfare officer - Shauna Murphy; facilities officer Eric Hemeryck; commercial officer -Ciara Garrigan.

The club gala and awards night takes place next Friday, December 1 at Westmanstown Sports Centre.

Some tickets are still available from Janet Mitten and her organising committee; don’t miss this great club night- bi ann gan teip.

The club shop is open on Saturday from 10-11.30am for all your Christmas needs.

Socks for him, quarter-zip training top for her, hurling helmets and boot bags for the children.

The children’s Christmas

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CAMOGIE: SOMERTON CLUB CONTEST FIRST EVER MINOR FINAL LEINSTER FINAL

Castle breached by Batacan MINOR B CAMOGIE FINAL Good Counsel 1-8 Castleknock 1-5  PADDY HEWSON sport@dublingazette.com

CASTLEKNOCK narrowly missed out on the minor B camogie title when they went down 1-5 to 1-8 against Good Counsel in a closely contested championship decider at Parnells last Sunday.

In their first ever appearance in a minor camogie final, the west Dublin debutantes put in a gutsy performance but came up just short against their Suir road rivals.

Indeed, it was Counsel who got the best start in artic conditions with a score from a 45 for Beth Whyte followed by two points from Sophie Malone including, arguably, the score of the game.

Robust defending was the order of the day for Castleknock and netminder Lauren Finney

saw more of the ball than she would have liked in the first 10 minutes.

N i a m h M u l r o n e y, Clare Nulty and Sophie Browne were all kept bust dealing with the threat posed by the Counsel attack including an in-form Giya Batacan who got Counsel’s fourth score.

Castleknock grew into the game and by the time 12 minutes had elapsed, Caitlin Coffey got the first of her two scores of the

NAOMH PEREGRINE

CONGRATULATIONS to Aoife Coppinger and Eabha Mooney who were presented with their U-14 Leinster Championship and U-14 Leinster blitz medals on Friday evening. Both girls are a credit to St Peregrines as they continue to play for club and county.

Best of luck to Niall Burns who is moving from the nursery and academy section to look after our U-8s.

Niall has been a fantastic influence on our youngest members and we are confident he will continue his

couple of scores from Castleknock’s Sophie Brown, Counsel now looked the more threatening.

Knock did have a couple of near misses on goal but Good Counsel were able to make their chances count and Beth

Whyte popped up for a goal to put her side’s nose in front.

Batacan hammered home Counsel’s advantage with another score to ensure the minor championship trophy spends the next year on the banks of the Grand Canal.

Forde ends Boughal’s provincial journey BALLYBOUGHAL were edged out, 0-13 to

0-11, by Wexford’s Kilanerin in Saturday’s AIB Leinster Club IFC final at Wexford Park.

Two pointed frees from Wexford legend Mattie Forde had the Slaneysiders three points to the good late on. Boughal were awarded a late penalty but Ciaran Wynne’s effort clipped the crossbar on the way over for a point as the Wexford champions survived without extra-time.

The Wexford side started better and after 16 minutes were 0-5 to 0-2 clear before the Fingal clubs battled back to be level by the interval with Wynne converting a free to get his side moving.

Wynne then kicked one from play before Gerry Seaver brought the sides level. A fine John Rodgers score in the 45th minute gave Boughal the lead for the first time.Ben Callanan put Boughal two clear before Forde swung the tie the Wexford side’s way.

Castleknock’s Rebecca Cassidy, left; Counsel’s Emma O’Byrne, right, battles with Nia Mulroney. Pictures: Shay Hogan

Party takes place on Sunday, December 3 at Westmanstown at 3pm.

We are now looking forward to the new season in 2018 and we welcome those joining us for next year. We welcome new members from nursery to adult for football, hurling and camogie and membership is open to all, both Garda and civilian.

half. Keeping pace with Counsel, the blue and yellows now got the shot in the arm they needed.

The sliotar had pinballed around the Counsel danger area before Deirbhla Lennon connected sweetly and accurately to put Castleknock two points ahead on the cusp of half time.

Beth Whyte opened the second half as she did the first, with a point, and Malone followed suit with another. Despite a

CLUB NOTICEBOARD success with the U-8s.

Amanda Scallan will continue with the nursery and academy section. Thank you to all members who completed the defibrillator course on Saturday.

It was great turn out for an extremely important course.

Well done on your completion.

Thank you to all members who came to our AGM on Monday night.

Our annual Mass for deceased members will take place on December 4 in the clubhouse at 8pm.

Our members night will take place on December 8 in the clubhouse from 8pm with music by Dakota 5, player awards, finger food and drink promotions.

It will be an enjoyable night for all. There was no winner of the lotto. Numbers drawn: 7, 21, 22 and 25. Next week’s jackpot is €2,600.

ST BRIGID’S

WELL done to our minor hurling team and management. The last match of the season for St Brigid’s

was minor shield hurling final v Faughs.

St Brigid’s came from behind to bring the match to extra time and battled strongly but Faughs pulled ahead in the dying moments of extra time to claim the shield.

Social Evening from 9pm next Saturday, December 2 for all mentors, coaches and volunteers in Russell Park from 9pm. Make sure to come down and join in the end of season cheer.

Massive congratulations to Noelle Healy and Ciara Trant who were awarded 2017 TG4 All-Star awards on 25th November.

The coveted LGFA Senior Players Player of the Year 2017 was awarded to Noelle who had an exceptional season.

Ciara was the very first All-Star to be called out on the night as she received the goalkeeper award for her prowess in the number one jersey with Noelle the last named as she received the No. 15 left corner-forward award.

Well done to the five St Brigid’s senior footballers nominated for an Evening Herald Dublin Bus Dub Stars Award for their fine performances in 2017.

St Brigid’s nominations are Shane Supple, Sean Egan, Mal Tighe, John O’Loughlin and Philly Ryan.

Nursery is on Saturday from 9.30 to 11am with all four to seven year olds very welcome. Christmas party for Nursery is on December 10.

There was no lotto jackpot winner last week and the lotto draw this week will be on Friday, December 1 in Myo’s.

The jackpot will be €7,000.

Thank you to everyone who supports St Brigid’s lotto and to our great lotto committee.

This year’s AGM will be on December 3 at 6.30pm in Russell Park.

Crazy bingo for all ages in the bar on Sunday afternoon.

Make sure to keep up with all our news on our club app or via the website www. stbrigidsgaa.com.

ST FINIAN’S

WELL done to the U-7 2010 boys who played their first hurling match as a new team away to St Sylvester’s on Saturday.

The team structures are in excellent shape as they move towards Go Games, thanks to all of the hard work from Andy Lynam and his dedicated team of coaches Greg Davis, Niall Partridge, Ger Edwards, Rob Smyth and Ken McDermott.

The U-7 girls and U-11 boys were also in action in Arctic conditions on Saturday morning. Hats off to their resilience and determination to play for their teams on such a cold morning.

Barry Shelly and Nuala Halpin were nominated by the executive committee to serve as juvenile chair and LGFA/camogie chair respectively. Ann O’Connor was also nominated to serve on the executive committee for 2018.

Congratulations to Emmet Daly from the AFL8 team who won his first

cap for the Ireland Special Olympics Team. The club is very proud of Emmet on this achievement.

The club appreciation night is taking place on Saturday, December 9 in Peacocks at 8.30pm with music by Abbeyfolk.

The event is being run in conjunction with the adult teams appreciation night on what is always a great social occasion for the club to kick off the Christmas season.

The nursery and academy Christmas party will take place in the Community Centre Hall on Saturday, December 9 at 10.30am for both groups where Santa will visit the boys and girls. The nursery and academy will then resume on Saturday, January 13 after the Christmas break.

A reminder that the club is holding a CPSA (Child Protection in Sport Awareness) course on Tuesday, December 12 in the clubhouse. It is essential for all coaches working with children to complete this course. Please contact Paul

Lyons 087 176 1302 to book a place.

St Finian’s GAA Club extends sincere sympathies to the family of Una Black RIP. Una is Mel Lennon’s mother and grandmother of three of our club players, Dave, Luke and Phil Lennon and mother in law of John Lennon who has managed teams for the club.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Fhionn’s afterschool and breakfast club operates in the clubhouse activity room daily on Monday to Friday.

For further details, please contact Sheila Thomas at 087 412 2465.

The club lotto jackpot on November 24 was €3,900 and the numbers drawn were 2, 9, 21, 23.

There was no winner.

Lucky dip winners of €40 were Rosaleen and David, Frances Browne, Caroline Tighe, Ger Clarke. Next week’s jackpot is €4,000.

The club bingo takes place this and every Friday upstairs in Peacocks at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €500.

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The Island’s Gavin Moynihan

Moynihan cards Euro spot The Island golfer leaves it late but his final putt at qualifying school in Tarragona secured him entry to a series of extra tournaments in 2017

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sport@dublingazette.com

GAVIN Moynihan has won his ‘Category 17’ European Golf tour card for 2018, after a great performance and a tense wait at the Q-School tournament at the Lumine Golf Club near Tarragona, Spain.

A birdie on the 18th hole of his final round proved critical for the 23-year-old The Island club man who needed to finish in the top 25 to earn his spot for next year.

He then had to wait for almost an hour for Swedish player Christofer Blomstrand to ultimately miss a 25 foot putt that ensured Moynihan finished high enough in qualifying

school to win his place. The former Malahide CS student tied for the 25th with a number of other players, 33 of whom made the ultimate cut.

Moynihan is a twice Irish amateur champion (2012 and 2015), and turned pro following his Walker Cup appearance in 2015. His first professional win came earlier this year, in the Lookers Championship at Close House in Newcastle.

“It wasn’t that I was nervous today, I was just stressed. People say you don’t really understand what it’s like at Q-School until you’re there, but on that back nine, I knew exactly what they meant,” Moynihan said after his success.

“My goal was the top 10 but top 25 gives me a few extra starts and with a few invitations to a couple of the bigger events on top of what I already have, I will hopefully have a decent season,” he continued.

“What tour I concentrate on will depend on how I play. If you are playing well on one tour, you will obviously stick with that so I will definitely play six or seven European Tour events before the Challenge Tour even starts.”

The Q-School is seen as having a slightly diminished importance compared to recent years in the light of the big-money Rolex Series with few from the qualifying school expected to make the Rolex events. Despite its perceived lesser status, it is nevertheless a

critical step to golf’s peak.

“To birdie the last there when I knew I needed it to have a chance, was the most pleasing shot of the week,” Moynihan concluded.

“I had a win on the Europro Tour, a lot of top 10s and a few other chances this year. So to come here and get a decent card after having nothing a year ago, I can’t be selfish and complain about today. Overall, it has been a very, very positive year.”

The former Irish amateur champion can now enjoy this winter looking forward to a full season at European golf’s peak, and a chance to compete regularly with the best players in the world. It’s a step onto the big time, and a shot at the biggest prizes of all.