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CALL FOR MORE GARDAI BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AS CRIME LEVEL RISES

Stroke politics denied as Stepaside station to be reopened  EMMA NOLAN THE REOPENING of Stepaside Garda Station has been deemed a “political fix” – but locals say they have been “forgotten”.

The Garda report which recommended the reopening of Stepaside Garda Station was published on Saturday following years of camContinued on Page 2 paigning from locals.

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FROM PAGE 1 | REOPENING OF STATION A ‘POLITICAL FIX’ - SHATTER

‘We are a community, not a political football’  EMMA NOLAN Minister Shane Ross is largely credited with securing the station’s reopening, but the local TD has come under fire for “parish pump politics” nationally as a result.

The 30-page report shows that six closed garda stations were committed to be reopened on a pilot basis.

In Dublin Stepaside was seen as the most suitable based on the criteria set out – such as population figures and crime statistics.

The report shows that while the population in Stepaside increased by up to 20%, the reported crime in the area “significantly” decreased in the first three months of this year compared to last year.

However, the population of Stepaside is set to increase and

the report stated that the reopening of the station would facilitate such growth.

Former Justice Minister and local TD Alan Shatter has called the reopening of the station a “political fix”.

The Sunday Independent this week reported that Mr Shatter said: “I think a lot of people will see it as a political quick fix and something of a stroke.

“The gardai were put in an impossible position in the context of this report being demanded, based on the criteria with which they were furnished. There was only one recommendation that could have come from this.”

Chairperson of the Kilternan Glenamuck Residents Association and member of the Re-Open Stepaside Committee Aileen Eglington said that “enough is enough”

and the voices of the residents affected by the station’s closure need to be heard amid the political discussions.

Ms Eglington told The Gazette: “We are sick of all of this talk.

“As residents of the greater areas affected by the wrong decision to close Stepaside Garda Station, we are increasingly concerned that in the middle of all this controversy, we have been forgotten.

“This issue is not about strokes or political footballs, this is about the fact that a growing area of Dublin, and a rural area of Dublin is affected by crime as a result of the closure of Stepaside, the vast reduction in gardai to serve a growing area, and a broken promise by the gardai to give us a smart policing model which works.

“This area stretching from Sandyford right up to the Dublin and

Wicklow mountains, is rural as well as urban, and therein lies the problem – having a station based away from its citizens’ needs.”

Speaking on RTE’s Prime Time last week, Minister Ross said: “Was it stroke politics? First of all, the answer to that is absolutely no.

“The criteria was criminal activity in the area, rise in population and the feeling of locals.”

Ms Eglington added: “We need a station, and we need more gardai to patrol our rural areas here – Stepaside, Glencullen, Kilternan, etc.

“To say that crime levels have dropped is not true, regardless of these quoted figures. We all want our station back and our service levels back.

“Enough is enough. We are not a political football. We are a growing community here.”

CHARITY

Gym Plus’s Sandra Dunne with Conn McCluskey of AI

Fitting way to combat suicide

GYM Plus Rathfarnham used last week’s National Fitness Day to team up with Cycle against Suicide and Ireland Active (IA) to raise awareness and help break the cycle of suicide.

There was a fantastic response from Gym Plus members and the public.

In Rathfarnham alone 50 participants clocking up an impressive 1036.7 km – the equivalent of cycling from Dublin to Hamburg!

Four other Gym Plus clubs also participated, cycling an amazing 8,413km in total – all the way to Los Angeles, and raising €1,800 in the fight against suicide.

Well done to all who took part!

FASTNews

The Fureys continue their sell-out run at the Mill TRADITIONAL Irish music legends The Fureys – renowned for their hit songs ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’ and ‘Red rose café’ to name but a few – will make their eagerly awaited return to the Mill Theatre tomorrow night after three previous sellout shows at the popular Dundrum venue.

Tickets to Friday night’s show are €25 each, and can be booked at www.milltheatre.ie/events/the-fureys/ or by calling their box office at 01 296 9340.

Job seekers don’t miss out SOUTHSIDE Partnership Local Employment Service is running a series of FREE events for job seekers.

The event kicks off on Monday next with a Jobs Fair in Dundrum Town Centre, where a range of employers will be exhibiting their current job vacancies.

The rest of the week will include informative and lively talks and seminars on every aspect of employment.

Contact Southside Partnership Location Employment Service on Freephone 1800 200 501 to book your place or to find out more about any of the week’s events.

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Dalkey cleans up with Tidy double  EMMA NOLAN

Pictured at the presentation of the Tidy Districts Awards were overall winners Dalkey Tidy Towns, left to right, Blaithin O’Brien, Des Burke-Kennedy and Paddy Rigney with Councillor Tom Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council who presented the awards. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

DALKEY has been named the best village, as well as the overall winner of the 2017 Tidy Districts Competition and Holywell in Dundrum was named Best New Entry.

The judging panel said the Dalkey group had shown great teamwork for the upkeep and maintenance of the town and surrounding area, by working closely with the dlr, local schools, businesses and fellow resident associations.

Contributing to their success was the redevelopment of Sorento Park and Bullock Harbour and the on-going efforts to tackle graffiti.

Speaking at the Awards ceremony, An Cathaoirleach CllrTom Murphy said: “Estates and town groups all over dlr have once again been very active this year and it is inspiring to see so many people getting involved and helping to transform their local communities into places which we would all like to live in.

Their success has been recognised this week locally and nationally.

“It is a testament to the community spirt in our area, and I commend everybody involved.”

Event organiser Dean Eaton, Environmental Awareness Officer for Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council said: “The Tidy Districts Competition gives us the oppor-

tunity to formally recognise and reward the hard working residents’ associations and tidy towns groups in our County who take responsibility for, and take an active interest in, their own local environments.

“Nature initiatives continue to dominate local improvements with many estates adopting pollinator friendly planting and maintenance programmes.”

In Holywell, chairperson of the residents association, Anna Grainger said: “Congratulations to all volunteers in Holywell who gave up their own time and whose efforts helped bring about the great improvements in our estate which has resulted in us achieving this amazing award. Well done and thank you everyone!

“Together, we have achieved so much in our first year and the enhancements made has given our whole community in Holywell a lift.”

Anna added: “These improvements instil a sense of pride about where we live and also reignites our sense of community, something that I am passionate about. I would encourage residents wishing to get involved and participate, to join in, everyone is welcome!

“I would like to thank all those who helped, participated and encouraged us along the way to reach this point. Who knew getting down and dirty could be so rewarding!”

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Out and About

Fun and games for all at club’s 50th!

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EICESTER Celtic Football Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and to celebrate, it threw a fun day party for all the family last week. Young and old turned out to support their local club, where bouncing castles, face painting, ‘sponge in the face’ and lots of other games were the order of the day. There was a family BBQ for everyone who came together for an enjoyable day of laughter and good fun.

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STILLORGAN | BEDSITS

Pressure mounts to refurbish boarded up homes  EMMA NOLAN PRESSURE to refurbish boarded up homes in Stillorgan has mounted this week.

The social housing bedsits at St Laurence’s Park have been vacant for the last four years in what has been branded “unacceptable” by local representatives. The units previously consisted of 16-one-bedroom maisonettes and were designated as senior citizen units. Now, just two residents remain.

Last year, plans to demolish the homes to build a swimming pool to replace the closed Glenalbyn Pool were scrapped.

Local councillor Deirdre Donnelly (Ind) has called on the council to refurbish the homes immediately.

“We can’t continue with boarded up units and no timeline for refurbishment or reconstruction.

“Over the last number of years there was talk of a much-needed library for the area on the current site.

“I accept that the area needs redevelopment with housing and a new state-of-the-art library to cater for the community, but no dates have been presented in relation to this.”

She has also asked them to consider temporarily opening up the units to accommodate those on the social housing list in the midst of the homelessness crisis, until concrete plans are established.

“I asked for the refurbishment of the units given the current homelessness crisis. This could be a temporary arrangement until there is a concrete plan for the area.

“DLRCC management announced some longterm plans that will incorporate a library and a number of units for the site but unfortunately a timeline wasn’t given.

“At this rate, redevelopment of the site could take years. It is really unacceptable given the homelessness crisis.”

The council has defended the boarding up of the homes and announced their plans for increasing the provision of homes on the street.

A spokesperson told The Gazette: “We propose to develop at least 70 new housing units and a library at St Laurence’s Park, increasing the units available for social housing.”

A full 100% of the proposed 70 units will be used as social housing, according to the council. “This development, when completed will consist of a mix of one-bed and two-bed units. We consider this the best use of the site as it will accommodate substantially more residents than could be accommodated in the current 16 units.”

An application for funding has been submitted to the Department of Housing.

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Celebrating our diversity GET ready to run, hike or sing at the dlr Festival of Inclusion which was launched last week.

DLR launched their Festival of Inclusion “Connecting Communities” to celebrate and promote the activities of community groups and volunteers in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.

This diverse festival will take place between October 6-14 with exciting events such as the Community 5k r un, The Big Sing and The Mountains to the Sea Downhill Challenge, a spectacular family friendly community walk following the new route of the Dublin Mountain Way. Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Cllr Tom Murphy said: “The Festival of Inclusion has become a flag-

ship event in the dlr events calendar.

“We hope to provide the public with opportunities to engage, participate, question and experience things which are unfamiliar to them, the outcome of which is that they are enriched, informed and more likely to take a proactive, respectful approach to living in a diverse and vibrant county.”

In addition to the numerous events, there will be the chance to visit the annual art exhibition at County Hall, which will display the tremendous work by dlr’s network of volunteers and community organisations who work hard to address disadvantage and marginalisation.

See events.dlrcoco.ie for more information.

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MARCH FOR CHOICE | TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DEMONSTRATORS TAK

FOLLOWING LAST SATURDAY’S MARCH FOR CHOICE WHICH SAW MORE THAN 40,000 PEOPLE TAKE TO THE STREETS OF DUBLIN, THE GAZETTE ASKED CITY COUNCILLORS AND TDS FOR THEIR STANCE ON NEXT YEAR’S ABORTION REFERENDUM.

 EMMA NOLAN LASTweek, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that a referendum on the eight amendment, which states that the right to life of the mother and the unborn child are equal, will take place in May or June 2018.

Under the current law, a woman can face up to 14 years in prison for having an abortion in Ireland. However, around 11 women each day travel from Ireland to the UK to access terminations.

The Gazette asked TDs and councillors for their

position on this divisive issue. Every single councillor and TD in DLR was contacted – here are the ones that replied at the time of going to print.

Cllr Deirdre Kingston (Lab): “I am absolutely in favour of repealing the 8th amendment. I am in favour of repeal because the constitution is no place to deal with women’s healthcare issues and it simply does not reflect the reality of modern Ireland.

“I am eight months pregnant and its frightening to think that if I experienced complications and

Cllr Deirdre Kingston (Lab)

my life was in danger, there could a question mark or a debate over the healthcare I receive.

“Furthermore, 12 Irish women travel to Britain

every day to access abortion services, and these are the only the ones who can afford to do so. There are many more women who are on lower incomes who simply do not have that option. We can continue to keep our heads in the sand by exporting the issue, or we can deal with it compassionately

Cllr Hugh Lewis (PBP)

and empathetically, and repealing the 8th will allow us to do that.”

Cllr Hugh Lewis (PBP): “People Before Profit fully support the repeal of the 8th amendment, on a local and national level we are to the fore of campaigning for a woman’s right to choose. The massive display of people power in Dublin last Saturday is evidence of the hunger in our society for the repeal

of the 8th and ultimately the need to trust women to make their own decisions over their own body.”

Cllr Denis O’Callaghan (Lab): “I will be supporting the campaign to the repeal of the 8th amendment.”

Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBP): “I am in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment and have, indeed, campaigned for that for many years. I believe the issue of abortion has no place in our constitution so am against replacing it with anything.

I trust women and believe they should have the right to choose what they do with her own body. Legislation on the issue should include, as a minimum, the recommendations of the Citizen’s Assembly.”

Cllr Anne Colgan (Ind): “I am reserving judgement until the referendum wording is published as I think all depends on what is being proposed.”

Cllr Sorcha Nic Cormaic (SF): “I fully support a repeal of the 8th amendment and I will be campaigning for repeal, followed by the enactment of legislation that would allow for termination in

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DEBATE

KE TO THE STREETS OF DUBLIN CITY CENTRE

the case of rape, incest and fatal foetal abnormality.

“I believe the 8th amendment affects women and their families in every part of the country. The 8th amendment is about so much more than abortion.

Cllr Anne Colgan (Ind)

“Until the 8th amendment is repealed there exists in this country an unacceptable situation for women and girls where, unlike all other patients in Ireland, who have the right to access the medical treatment they feel is most appropriate for them, they do not have the right to make decisions about their own pre-natal care.

Being pregnant in Ireland means not having autonomy in lots of health decisions. This is only an infringement on the rights

of pregnant women.”

Cllr Dave O’Keefe (PBP): “I am fully in support of repealing not replacing the 8th amendment, I believe that what a woman choses to do with her own body has absolutely no place in the constitution.

“I firmly believe that access to abortion should be free, safe and legal for all women on the island of Ireland. Irish women currently can access abortion in the UK and elsewhere, provided they are wealthy and free enough to travel.

The 8th as it stands creates further inequality. In so far as poorer women, refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers without re-entry visas are denied access to abortion.

All women on the Ireland of Ireland should have

Catherine Martin TD (GP)

Cllr Sorcha Nic Cormaic

access to free, safe and legal abortion in Ireland where they can have the support of their friends and family and can have the procedure as early as possible or as late as is necessary.”

Catherine Martin TD (GP): “The Green Party is in favour of repeal of the 8th Amendment, and for the Dail to legislate on the issue following repeal.

“At the time it was introduced, the Attorney General warned that the 8th Amendment would be problematic, and this has proven to be the case, complicating the work of medical professionals, and forcing women to travel abroad for access to services that are widely available in other countries.”

Apartments launched NINETY-SIX new private apartments were launched in Dun Laoghaire this week.

Eustace Court is a scheme of 96 apartments and penthouses just off the Upper Glenageary Road, built

by Cosgrave Developments on Cualanor, the site of the old Dun Laoghaire golf course.

Prices for the first 36 apartments start at €375,000 for a one-bed, at €450,000 for a two-bed, and at €560,000 for a three-bed. The grounds of the development include woodland areas, parklands open spaces, a piazza, jogging paths, many feature areas and a children’s playground. Estate Agents Hooke and MacDonald are taking viewing appointments.

The grounds of the development include woodland areas and parklands open spaces

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DEVELOPMENT OF DUNDRUM LAND | PLANS FOR FUTURE OF SITE QUESTIONED

Call for Central Mental Hospital land to be used for affordable housing

 EMMA NOLAN

THE LANDS at the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in Dundrum have come under scrutiny in recent weeks as plans for the future of the site are questioned.

A group called Dundr um Housing Co Operative was established in August to lobby the council and central government to provide land at a reduced rate to the co-op, similar to the O’Cualann Housing Co-Operative who are currently building 49 homes in Ballymun,

with prices starting at just €140,000 for a twobed house.

The Dundrum group say the main site they are looking at is the CMH grounds as a new central mental hospital is currently under construction in Portrane in North County Dublin.

Spokesperson for the group, Brian Leeson said he doesn’t want to see the land handed over to private developers once it is vacated.

“This site is the last large piece of undeveloped public land left in Dundrum.

“It is absolutely unique in terms of its size and location within walking distance of the LUAS and Dundr um Village.

“If this land is handed over to a private developer it will be used to build luxury apartments and houses which will be way beyond the reach of everyone but corporate landlords and very wealthy individuals.”

However, a report to the Dundrum Area Committee meeting on September 25 in response to questions and a motion on behalf of local Coun-

cillor Sorcha Nic Cormaic (SF) has confirmed that the site at the hospital is still in use and is currently not for sale.

Cllr Nic Cormaic said that should this site come on the market in the future that the council should be given priority over any private developer to develop the land for much needed social and affordable housing.

The council have met with hospital management and viewed the grounds, and a meeting is being arranged with the OPW to discuss their evolving plans.

“We (SF) have started the ball rolling on mak-

FASTNews Hero on the ball for Oliver A TEN-year-old from Killiney had his wish to meet a famous footballer granted.

Oliver Hand who is living with Aplastic Anaemia and awaiting a transplant got to meet his hero famous football freestyler Jamie Macdonald as part of a new partnership between the Make-AWish Foundation and GameStop.

GameStop will now donate €1 for every FIFA ultimate team jersey sold in-stores and online through December 31, benefitting children with lifethreatening medical conditions in Ireland.

The group protest outside the Central Mental Hospital

ing sure the council will be competing vigorously [for the land] when the time comes,” Cllr Nic Cormaic added.

Senator Neale Richmond (FG) said that having raised the future of the CMH on the floor

of the Seanad, “it has been confirmed to me that no future decision can be made until the site is vacated”.

He said: “The zoning of the CMH is currently for institutional although there is scope for an element of limited residential development within this.”

The site is expected to be vacated by 2020.

RETRACTION LAST week’s Dun Laoghaire Gazette reported (on page 8) that wheelchair user Sean O’Kelly was waiting for four hours for a taxi he had ordered.

That information is incorrect, Sean was waiting an hour and a half. The Gazette apologies for the error.

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DLR Chamber County Business Awards 2017

Inaugural awards event is just the business T

HE award winners at the very first DLR Chamber County Business Awards 2017 were announced last week at a gala dinner at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. Speaking at the event, An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr Tom Murphy said: “The council continues to be committed to supporting the development of local businesses in the county and welcomes the first ever County Business Awards in DLR.”

Patrick Neill, president DLR Chamber, added: “Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown is a vibrant progressive county predicting huge growth in employment in the years ahead. DLR Chamber, as the voice of business in DLR, and a voluntary business organisation, is proud to spearhead these awards in our county and for that we thank all our sponsors as well as the myriad of businesses – large and small, who entered.”

Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

Best Professional Services Award: Lansdowne Partnership

Best New Start Up/New Business: The Freebird Club

Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Tico Mail Works Ltd (highly commended)

Best New Start Up/New Business: Irish Design Gallery

Special Recognition Award for Sport:

(highly commended)

Cuala GAA Club Dalkey

Best Small Business Award: Composite Doors Ireland Ltd (highly commended)

Special Recognition Award for Community:

Business Leader of the Year in the County 2017:

Eilis Hession, HSE

Michael Cosgrave

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DLR Chamber County Business Awards 2017

Patrick Neill, President DLR Chamber; Philomena Poole, CEO, DLRCOCO and Cllr Tom Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council

Innovation in Business Award: Equine MediRecord International Trade Award: Phonovation

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GALA DINNER: CHINESE BUSINESSES MARK THEIR SUCCESSES IN IRELAND

A celebration of immigrant enterprises THE Irish Fujian Business Association (IFBA) – an organisation providing a hub for people from the Fujian province in China who are operating businesses in Ireland – celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a magnificent gala dinner and cultural display in the Clontarf Castle Hotel.

More than 300 delegates attended the event, including Dr Yue Xiaoyong, the current Chinese ambassador to Ireland;

Xiaojie Wen, vicepresident, Fujian Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; Brenden Foster, president, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, along as speaker on the night, former Fianna Fail TD Conor Lenihan.

Highlighting the growing economy in Ireland, digital marketing was the central topic of the evening, highlighting this as a key characteristic of companies surviving in the business sector.

The incoming president of the IFBA, Simon Lam, said: “The IFBA is integral to both Irish and Chinese companies prospering, growing, and finding new and exciting business opportunities in respective countries.

“This event celebrates the strong links between Ireland and China, not only in business, but also in the strong cultural diversity and community we share.”

The gala dinner, which

Linjia Zheng, Cindy Wang,

also hosted the fourth council inauguration ceremony with the introduction of the new IFBA committee, featured performances from Chinese

and Irish culture such as harpists, Irish dancing and a Chinese dragon dance.

The IFBA is fully recognised by the Chinese

Embassy in Ireland and, to date, has hosted and coordinated more than 10 investment opportunity events between China and Ireland.

Ava He, Zhiyi Lin, Yuying Yang and Ming Deehy, from the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy of Dance, danced beautifully at the gala dinner. Picture: Julien Behal

ENERGY SECTOR: 23 DUBLIN GRADUATES AMONG 70-STRONG COHORT JOINING PROGRAMME

ESB welcomes bright sparks SOME 23 graduates from across the capital are commencing a prestigious threeyear programme in the ESB. They form part of a cohort of 70 graduates from third-level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance.

ESB’s tailored graduate development programme sees these graduates develop both professionally and personally, forming part of an ambitious drive by the company to recruit high-calibre talent from thirdlevel institutions.

This year’s graduates will be placed across five business units – ESB International, ESB Networks, Generation and Wholesale Markets, Business Services Centre and Electric

Pat Naughten (centre, above), ESB executive director with some of the 70 graduates. Pictures: Andres Poveda

Ireland.

The graduates studied in a cross section of universities and institutes of technology from around the island of Ireland and beyond.

Welcoming the Dublin graduates on their induction week in a Croke Park ceremony, Pat Naughton, ESB executive director, group people and sus-

tainability said: “These graduates join us at an exciting time.

As ESB celebrates 90 years, the energy sector is undergoing a major transition which will require fresh and innovate

thinking.

“ESB is leading Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon society, putting in place solutions today that will leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

“Our 70 new colleagues will play an important part in building this brighter, more sustainable future, as the company seeks to remain at the forefront of energy innovation.

“ESB offers diverse career path for all those interested in meeting these challenges of the coming decades.

“We are also pleased to announce that graduate recruitment for 2018 is now open and we are now inviting applications from final year students for next year’s programme.”

To join ESB’s 2018 graduate development programme, see www.esb.ie/careers/graduatedevelopmentprogramme.

Applications are currently open until October 24.

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DUBLINLIFE Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week

HOLLY JUST WANTS A BIT OF TLC OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Holly, a five-yearold female Terrier crossbreed who is looking for a loving family..

This sweetheart enjoys human company and gets worried when there is nobody by her side. On the other hand, when Holly feels safe and comfortable, she shows her independent spirit and does her own thing.

Holly is deaf and partially blind, therefore she is looking for a sensible, understanding and patient family.

Contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000; they are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie.

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NADIA’S

21 AGAIN STUNNING model, singer and actress Nadia Forde helped the Jervis Shopping Centre celebrate turning 21 years old last week.

The talented Dubliner was on hand to hand out a host of amazing prizes as part of the birthday celebrations which included a amazing trip to Lapland for Gareth and Lauren Lambe with their children Jayden and Sienna (left).

Check out page 31 to see how you can win a shopping voucher for Jervis Shopping Centre worht a whopping €500. Picture :Leon Farrell/Photocall

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Out and About

Aidan Gillen and Camille O’Sullivan

Aoife Kilbane and Leonardo Lacerda

Theatre festival opens 60th run Brid Horan, Tanya Banotti and Mary Banotti. Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Ingrid O’Connor and Chloe O’Connor

Orla Devlin

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THE bright and beautiful stepped out in style for the opening night of the 60th Dublin Theatre Festival. The Suppliant Women at the Gaiety Theatre opened this year’s festival, which runs until October 15 and boasts 31 full scale productions, with 352 performances on over 17 stages. The Suppliant Women, which was performed last week, tells the story of the plight of refugees, civil war, democracy and ultimately the triumph of love. This acclaimed play from Actors Touring Company and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, recruits a volunteer community chorus in every city where it’s performed — and more than 50 locals joined the cast for this Dublin showing.

Cian O’Brien and Fiona Garvan

Valerie Zawada and Sheelan Yousefizadeh

Rory Nolan and Patrick O’Kane

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Out and About

Radio presenter Tom Dunne with his daughters Eva and Skye Baz Ashmawy, partner Tanja Evans and family

Lego Ninjago film is big hit!

TV3’s Debbie O Donnell and son Sam. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Izabela Chudzicka with little Michael Bux

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AZ Ashmawy, his partner Tanja Evans and family were pictured at the special family preview screening of The Lego Ninjago movie at the Odeon Cinema in Point Square Dublin this week.

Also there for Lego’s latest feature-length offering were popular broadcaster Tom Dunne and his gorgeous little girls Eva and Skye.

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FEATURE

RECYCLED FASHION: CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO CREATE UNIQUE OUTFITS FROM RECYCLED JUNK IRELAND’S renow ned recycled fashion competition Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is back for its eighth successive year and they have announced that style guru Pippa O’Connor will join the judging panel.

As one of Ireland’s leading fashion and beauty entrepreneurs Pippa is perfectly poised to take up the mantle of judging the extraordinary talent of Ireland’s young fashion creators.

She will join X-Factor and Ireland’s Got Talent judge Louis Walsh who will once again bring his invaluable judging experience and insight into the entertainment industry to the panel along with fashion educators and experts Tracey Fahey and Jane Leavey.

Speaking on joining the judging panel, Pippa O’Connor said: “Seeing some of the designs from last year, I can really see the hard work and time that goes into creating these amazing creations!

“They are truly works of art!

I am really looking forward to meeting some of the incredible students involved in this year’s competition.”

Now in its eighth year the all-Ireland leading fashion and art competition for secondary school’s challenges students to create unique, original and innovative outfits from recycled materials and junk.

Call out for designers

Judges Pippa O’Connor and Louis Walsh along with students from secondary schools across Ireland at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Competition at the Tivoli Theatre Dublin. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Secondary school students from the five regions North, South, East, West and Dublin are invited to enter this year’s competition.

Students will need to have their entry designed ahead of registration which opens on the January 8.

For more information on how your school can get involved

visit w w w.boijunkkouture. com.

The competition is open to all students who are attending secondary school.

Last year saw a record number of applicants with over 1,300 designs entered which were whittled down to just 80 for the grand final in the 3Arena.

s entitled Colaiste Ris School wearing a dres Louis Walsh with Emma Duffy from en brok and r pape wall ers, chest of draw Pandora’s Box made from an old and Grainne Byrne den Mur e Chlo s gner desi ent Jewellery with her fellow stud

Marking a milestone with magnificent mural

Celeste Kapo, Alisha Kapo, Mia Lambe, Georgia Ashe, Kasey Mc Kenna and Kasey Thompson from Bradóg Youth Services.

Pictures: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

JERVIS Shopping Centre has revealed a colourful collage created by children from local schools to mark the centre’s 21st birthday this September.

The project, which was proposed by Jervis, was initiated to engage with local community groups and create involvement in the centre’s 21st birthday.

Bradog Youth Services, located on Dominick Place, came up with the idea of working with children from local schools to design a mural that would be displayed in the Jervis Shopping Centre main mall over the birthday celebrations.

The 7ft tall mural was created over a two-day workshop in Bra-

dog Youth Services Community Centre and was facilitated by local artist Caitriona McGowan.

The finished piece is inspired by the iconic centre’s significant birthday and set against the backdrop of the Dublin skyline.

Derek McDonnell, centre manager for Jervis Shopping Centre said: “Jervis Shopping Centre was delighted to work with Bradog Youth Services on the design of the mural.

“The student’s involvement and enthusiasm for this project has been outstanding and their work is truly wonderful.

“We’re delighted to be able to showcase their artwork in the centre for everyone to enjoy!”

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CHILDREN: TURN YOUR BREAKFAST INTO A TASTY WAY TO DONATE TO THE CHARITY CHILDLINE left us feeling bowled over when we thought about the scale of their support for children all across the country as we contemplated the charity’s upcoming Cheerios Childline Breakfast.

Luckily, popular presenter and Childline supporter Lucy Kennedy was on hand at Fire restaurant in Dawson Street to help launch the upcoming fundraiser.

Lucy and daughter Holly were delighted to launch the event, with the pair calling on everyone to tuck in and support the Cheerios Childline Breakfast, taking place from Monday, October 16 to Sunday 22. Lucy, the ISPCC Childline and supporters Cheerios are calling on everyone to host a Cheerios Childline Breakfast to help support the nation’s only 24-hour listening service for children.

You can register today at www. childlinebreakfast.ie, or text RISE to 50300 to donate €4 (with Childline will to receive a minimum of €3.25).

AWARE OF A 24-HOUR CINEMA MARATHON? ON October 9, ODEON will be

Munch and crunch with pals to help Childline’s fundraiser

holding its first ever sponsored 24-hour cinemathon to raise vital funds for AWARE, in partnership with Entertainment.ie, at ODEON Point Square.

From 9am, film enthusiasts and supporters of AWARE can enjoy a unique movie experience like never before – all whilst raising vital funds for charity.

With only 60 seats available this is a unique cinema opportunity not to be missed. Tickets are €40 and participants will receive an online sponsorship page to share with friends and family to help raise much needed funds for AWARE, while the fee will cover 24 hours of movies, lunch, dinner and goodie bags, including

movie merchandise.

Films will include blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, and Almost Famous.

To sign up and for further information, see https://www.iregister.ie/, and search for Cinemathon.

CATCH THE FUTURE FESTIVAL AT THE RDS DESIGN and creative festival, The Future, is heading to the RDS in November 3 and 4.

The live design and creative festival celebrates the innovators in design, media, creativity and culture, and the role they play in the future of society, business and the spaces in between.

The Future is a festival of art, a festival of ideas, a festival of creativity. Inspired equally by music festivals and creative conferences, organisers are working hard to bring a fresh vibe and fun atmosphere to the festival with surprises around every corner.

More than 72 speakers will present across the four stages, all which will run in parallel, so organisers say attendees should expect to be delightfully surprised over the two days.

For further information, see thefuture.ie.

Presenter Lucy Kennedy and her daughter, Holly, launching the upcoming Cheerios Childline Breakfast 2017. Picture: Leon Farrell

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WOOL YOU JOIN THE CROWDS HEADING TO THE TERRIFIC TEXTILE EVENT AT THE RDS FOR ALL CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS? IRELAND’S biggest textile event for craft enthusiasts is back this autumn, with the return of the 24th Knitting and Stitching Show at the RDS. Taking place from November 9-12, the textile event will feature hundreds of unique demonstrations, interactive workshops and galleries curated by internationally acclaimed textile artists, alongside more than 150 must-see exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies.

Inspiring creativity for those seeking to learn a new hobby or simply develop their crafty skillset, attendees will get to choose from a jam-packed programme of workshops led by some of the world’s most reputable textile crafters, catering for everyone from have-ago amateurs to lightning-fast knitters.

For further information or to purchase tickets, see www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/dublin.

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 JAMES HENDICOTT INVENTIVE Belfast solo artist Duke Special’s latest album is imaginatively different even by his standards. Peter Wilson - a mainstay of Northern Ireland’s boisterous music scene - has long drawn influence from his surrounds.

These include an album based entirely on a Paul Auster novel, and another based on the work of famous photographers featured in the New York’s MMA. Wilson jokes that his latest release, is influenced by “gardening,” (a genuine love of his) but quickly gets down to the real detail of forthcoming ninth album ‘Hallow’: putting to music the poems of popular Belfast writer Michael Longley.

“Poems don’t tend to have choruses,” Wilson explains of the challenges of the tracks, which carefully mirror Longley’s originals.

“I have a huge amount of respect for Michael, and I felt I had to be really careful about how I used his work. Some of his poems have a great refrain or a line at the heart of things that I could use, but to make them work I had to live with things a bit.

“I wrote one song over a year ago and gave it to him. He was speaking at an event, and he was really delighted and encouraging,”Wilson said of now 78-year-old Longley.

“After that I sent him stuff as I went along, including artwork, stuff like that. I really felt like it was a great responsibility. It was both wonderful and scary.”

Wilson is being typically modest: under the Duke Special moniker he’s become a stunningly delicate performer, basing his style on intricate and smartly-charming piano tracks, soulful, honeyed vocals, and a turn of phrase Longley himself would no doubt appreciate.

Bringing his influences very much from the music hall days, he’s a theatrical, dreadlocked, vaudeville-style performer, seemingly aiming to connect deeply with his crowds. Wilson has twice been nominated for Ireland’s national music prize, Choice. He tells us he likes to be “a bit of an enigma on stage,” and has referred to his look at “hobo chic.”

Much like his earlier work - check out hit singles “Freewheel” and “No Cover Up” to get a feel - “Hallow” very much draws from the old school of music. It’s written almost entirely around piano and vocals. Sure, Wilson layers in plenty of other instrumentation such as double bass and guitar that he describes as “layered and embedded around” the main tracks, but the heart of his music is very much one man, one great tune, and a piano.

“I’ve always wanted to give people a way into what I’m singing about,” he explains.

“They can make to it what they will - I don’t want to be one of those singers who explains songs, because it means something different to different people - but I do want people to connect with the topics, be they a Paul Auster novel, a play, or a selection of old photographs from the 1800s [all of which are previous subjects of Duke Special albums].

Special delivery Belfast’s most enigmatic man turns his musical lense on another poignant theme

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Ireland v Moldova

A win in this latest World Cup qualifier for the boys in green, who are playing their last home game of the group stages, is likely to mean they go to Wales with all to play for. Get behind the players at the Aviva on October 6.

Leinster v Munster

And exactly one day after the Eastern Europeans depart from the national stadium, it’ll host a different kind of key contest: the first of the big derbies for Leinster in the revamped Pro-16, as bitter rivals Munster come to town. October 7.

LEINSTER V MUNSTER

Dublin Festival of History

The fifth edition of this annual event returns to Dublin, with this its final and most enticing week. With dozens of free events on through the week, you can learn through talks, films and events, all listed at DublinFestivalOfHistory.ie.

Jewellery and Bead Weaving

Afternoon A small class hosted by Design House will introduce you to jewellery production with a variety of techniques, through which you can make your masterpiece while sipping on a glass of wine. October 8.

Ulysses

The Joycean classic gets its latest retelling at the Abbey Theatre, with Dermot Bolger promising a more accessible retelling of the single-day tale than the author’s notoriously difficult to grasp book. Until October 28.

The Nightmare Realm

A scream-inducing event at the RDS that’s worked its way up to the capital via Cork and Kerry over recent years. Designed to test your fears to the limit, this is very much not for kids. Until November 4.

Little Hours “I like that the meaning might not be so in your face. I have a little theatre background,” he admits.

“On stage, I become an amplified version of myself. I embrace it, using props and playing with how I look. You’re always aware you’re on stage, but there’s no point in going up and being self aware.”

“I probably used to be a lot happier on stage, though. I used to do long stretches, six months at a time on tour sometimes. Life has changed a bit, and I don’t really want to do that anymore.

“In fact, if I could just play in Belfast over and over again for a year, I’d probably do that, to be honest. Performing is a real chance to express yourself, though, and I do love to do that. I’m

just not so in love with the actual travel and touring part anymore. I have things waiting for me at home, you know?”

“Hallow” was produced through crowdfunding, with those who supported the album earlier this year getting a unique copy that will never reach the shops. Wilson describes the experience - which included creating his own crowdfunding website - as “humbling”.

“It gives me faith to go and do it. I’ve been around for enough time now that people who like me know what I do, and that I like to explore.

“I couldn’t go all in and do the patreon style thing, as it just seems to require so many constant updates and constantly producing stuff,

which is not really how I want to work. For me, there’s a little bit too much ownership being given there. But this felt really free, it allowed me to do the artistic thing that I wanted to do.”

In truth, Duke Special doesn’t fit naturally into the Irish music scene.

He totally eschews current fashions - something that’s always been more of a positive than trying to adapt to them - and has a wonderful habit of making much from the pieces of art that absorb him. He tends to sing in fantastically phrased near-riddles that just ooze inventive songwriting.

Hallow is out on October 6, while Duke Special plays Draiocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown on October 14 as part of his Irish tour.

The Donegal duo who’ve become radio darlings in recent months drop in on Dublin to play the opulent surrounds of the Sugar Club.

With their debut album on the horizon, catch them while they’re hot on October 11.

Cry Monster Cry

Following three sold out shows at Whelan’s, talented Dublin brothers Richie and Jamie Martin bring their distinct brand of thoughtful songwriting, fraternal harmonies and textured acoustic arrangements to The Button Factory Stage. October 13.

New album of the week

Marilyn Manson - Heaven Upside Down. The self-proclaimed king of darkness returns with more roaring, melodic goth-pop.

This tenth studio album has been delayed by eight months while Manson carried out some rewrites, and is said to be “hypnotising”.

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DUBLINLIFE FASTNews Octavia gets some Skoda has given its most popular car, the Octavia a subtle facelift, while adding more technology to the specifications, as MICHAEL MORONEY found out during his recent test drive. The Octavia’s spaciousness remains its unique point and now with added style and improved performance.

Michael Sheridan and David Walshe of the Irish Car of the Year Committee, who have already begun to study form among the field of runners for this year’s awards and, holding the Irish Car of the Year trophy, Tom Dennigan from awards programme sponsor, Continental Tyres

58 cars compete for 2018 Irish Car of the Year title A field of 58 cars are eligible for the Irish Car of the Year 2018 awards, in association with Continental Tyres, it was announced last week. The Irish Car of the Year 2018 will be revealed at a gala event in The Gibson Hotel, Dublin, on Thursday, November 9.

The awards are voted on by a panel of motoring writers from across Ireland and the title has been awarded for more than 40 years. Last year’s overall winner was the Mercedes Benz E-Class, which has since gone on to great success in the market.

easytrip will pay your M50 toll charge penalty

SKODA’S Octavia to the overall car is the brand’s bestdesign. While that selling car in Ireland, car has more techEngine 2.0 litre accounting for almost nology than ever 45% of all Skoda sales before, there is just Engine power 150hp in the country. no compromise on 0 – 100km/hr 8.5 seconds The reason is clear, the space. Relative Economy 22km/litre a combination of to the competition, (4.5/100km or 63mpg) value, space and now the Octavia has Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litres newly added style. more load space in CO2 emissions 119g/km The space factor is the boot and commost pronounced in fort for the passenRoad Tax Band A4 €200 the Skoda Octavia gers, both front and Main Service 20,000km/12 months Combi, the estate car back.

Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2013) version that’s now The extra technolWarranty 3 years available across 14 ogy features for the Entry Price €23,895 model options from 2017 Octavia include the entry level 1.2alloy wheels and a litre turbo-petrol car, to the most on the road. This model is smack larger touch screen infotainment expensive 2.0-litre turbo-petrol in the middle of the range and system. The Skoda SmartLink+ version that’s claimed to be a true with the added DSG automatic system allows Apple CarPlay rocket machine. type gearbox, my driving comfort and Android Auto connectivity Within the middle of the Octa- was assured. while LED rear lights, air convia range is a host of popular and The Skoda Octavia Combi ditioning, and automatic postbest-selling diesel powered cars. range has been well recognised collision braking system are now For my recent test drive, I’ve for its space. The new Octavia included in the range. had the 150bhp version powered for 2017 gives some added style The test car was the Style verby 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, features to give a new sharpness sion, one step from the intro

Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI

level Ambition model and that brought a nine-inch touch screen system that included satnav and larger 17in alloy wheels.

The price lift is €1,400 from the base model, while all other features of the car’s performance are very similar.

This new Octavia comes with improved connectivity through what is called the Skoda Connect system. This is comprised

MOTORING services specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, has announced a ‘pay the fine’ campaign for any motorists with an unpaid toll or a penalty notice for non-payment of an M50 toll charge.

Targeted at car drivers who are occasional users of the M50, easytrip is offering to pay up to four M50 penalty notices per driver plus the chance to sign up to a ‘pay as you go’ easytrip toll tag to avoid getting a fine in the future. Car drivers that have received an M50 penalty notice can simply contact easytrip to get the penalty paid, set up an account and start saving on M50 tolls. The easytrip campaign is running for a limited four week period from September 25, 2017.

The M50 toll costs €3.10 per journey for cars that don’t have an electronic toll tag. With an easytrip tag, motorists only pay €2.10. This is a saving of €1.00 per journey, which can save a commuting motorist over €500 per year.

Colin Delaney, chief executive officer of easytrip

Toyota Sandyford MD Loughlin Murphy with Brent pope, Alan Quinlan and Ian Nagle

Ireland, said: “Motorists who occasionally use the M50 intend to pay the toll charge yet many miss the 8pm deadline the following day. This is not uncommon, as we all have busy lives and important destinations to reach. Unfortunately, those drivers that do forget receive an M50 penalty notice letter in the post. M50 toll penalties can exceed €40 if not paid within 14 days, and €100 if not paid within 56 days with the threat of legal proceedings to follow if still unpaid.”

Gala night at Toyota Sandyford THE GALA Launch Night at Toyota Sandyford brought the world of politics, sports and entertainment together in style. Amongst the guests were former An Taoiseach Brian Cowan, TV3’s Colette Fitzpatrick and Alan Hughes, Karl Broderick and, fresh from her stint on RTE’s Operation Transformation, Mary Byrne.

Also in attendance were sporting stars Brent Pope and Alan Quinlan, as well as Nora Casey, Amanda Brunker and Anne Doyle.

Loughlin Murphy w ith Charl Cowen an ie Chalke d Tom Ma , Brian ngan

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Mercedes-Benz plans an awesome 2018 and new models in every segment MERCEDES-BENZ has described

E-Class this year, according to

its latest initiatives for the 2018

Mercedes-Benz sales manager

as being awesome as it plans to

in Ireland, Ciaran Allen. There

expand ownership and sustain

will be an increased emphasis on

market growth in Ireland. Mer-

AMG refinements and a focus on

cedes-Benz aims to have a car

their improved specifications as it

in every segment of the market

targets Audi and BMW for market

as it plans to 18 new models over

leadership.

the nexteight years in its goal to

from this new specifications/

luxury car market globally.

price equation are CLA and GLC

great acceleration. This engine has a high torque rating and this ensures good acceleration of 8.5 seconds in a 0 to 100km/ hr race, despite its relatively large size.

The six-speed DSG gearbox is a real comfort to use even if it appeared a little sluggish from a cold start.

The engine power delivers impressive response from the system, especially on the open road and during

stop/start city driving.

The car comes with an improved economy rating of 22km/litre (4.5/100km or 63mpg). Real life driving brings different results and over an average of an 1150km test drive I found the rating to be about 25% high, which is still a reasonable figure for a car of its size and spaciousness.

Entr y prices for the Skoda Octavia Combi start from €23,895 for first level

1.6-litre turbo-diesel powered car, while the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel versions start from €28,650. This is a big car and sees the benefit of the bigger and more powerful engine in achieving good longer run performance with a full estate car load. As part of the Volkswagen Group diesel upgrade scheme, this Octavia now can offer even more value, depending on the age of your existing car.

Liberty Insurance calls for urgent action on fraud and increased data sharing LIBERTY Insurance claims that urgent action is needed to further motor insurance reforms on areas such as fraud and increased data sharing. CEO of Liberty Insurance, Sharon O’Brien made the comments as the insurer held a stakeholder event where it brought together a number of leading Irish and international motor insurance experts to debate the challenges in successfully implementing motor insurance reform.

Liberty Insurance’s key policy priorities for driving further reform of the motor insurance market include: • More rigid enforcement of existing legislation on prosecution of insurance fraud; • Establish a National Fraud Data-

base, overseen by the Central Bank; • Fast-track a dedicated Garda Insurance Fraud Unit; • Enhance training for judges on appropriate personal injury awards • Strengthen the powers of Personal Injuries Assessment Board • Legislate for driverless cars in Ireland Sharon O’Brien said: “Liberty is one hundred percent committed to reform of Ireland’s motor insurance industry. We recognise the significant pain that customers have felt over the last number of years. We have played a key role in the work of the Cost of Insurance Working Group and will continue to do so.

“Important progress has been made. However, we believe that a

concentrated focus in the areas of fraud and data sharing in particular is needed to drive further successful reform and ultimately drive down costs for motorists. We have to prioritise those initiatives that will have the greatest impact; fraud is a key driver of increased insurance costs and it needs to be tackled head-on, in the interests of our customers.

“We believe that our proposals send out a strong message: anyone who commits fraud will not gain by it and will instead face stiff penalties when they are caught out. We also want to see data shared between insurers and the Gardaí more effectively, to ensure greater cooperation between both in detecting and stamping out fraud.”

to top-of-the range models like

achieved a 36% average annual

the new remodelled S-Class, first

growth over the past four years.

versions of which have arrived

It claims that for 2017, its sales

here at a lower-than-expected

are running 32% above the same

price marginally above €90,000

period last year, despite an overall

for the S 350 version.

10% market decline.

Mercedes-Benz in Ireland aims

of two categories. The infotainment Online services provide additional information such as weather reports and parking space availability, along with realtime navigation details.

Care Connect system provides remote access as well as driver assistance through a renewable SIM card connection.

Out on the road and the 150bhp turbo-diesel engine is a strong performer with

Other models likely to benefit

secure number one position in the Mercedes-Benz claims to have

The new look Skoda Octavia Combi is a spacious estate car version of the Skoda brand’s most popular car

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MOTORING

“Our overarching commitment to maintain a competitive

to bring the C-Class and E-Class

specifications/price position

ranges to first place in their

across our range, now and into

respective market segments,

2018, is one that will be reflected

building on the 22% sales increase

in awesome cars with awe-

being achieved by C-Class and

some specifications at awesome

the 70% increase in sales of

prices,” Allen said.

The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived here after a mid-term revamp

Exclusive Dublin dealerships for Ballsbridge and Deansgrange MERCEDES-BENZ will be expanding its network of exclusive dealerships in Dublin in the coming months with the opening of two new Dublin City outlets. The MSL Ballsbridge dealership is being remodelled to provide a new 30-car showroom, while a completely new MSL Grange dealership at Pottery Road, Deansgrange, will be opened in October with a 22-car showroom.

Mercedes-Benz place greater focus on other fronts during 2018.

One of these will be to introduce customers to the many attractions and advantages that its ‘Connect Me’ system offers, including a ‘track and locator’ function useful should the vehicle ever be taken without authority.

On the used car front, new ‘Mercedes-Benz Certified’ branding will also be introduced, the purpose to standardise current approaches and present a uniform, Europe-wide quality assurance message to used car customers.

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Godet Hem Knitted Midi Dress €45, Faux Fur Collar and Cuff Dogtooth Coat €115

Embellished Dress €195

Hot Pink Longline Coat €85, Ruffle Crinkle High Neck Blouse €42, Kayden Pearl Detail Slim Boyfriend Jean €52  EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

V by Very at Littlewoods Ireland has released their autumn winter collection with three stand out trends.

The themes of the collection are: Brick Lane – This trend is an eclectic trend of prints, mixing bold print blouses with vinyl and bright statement coats. Loafers is the shoe of choice, and this casual and formal trend plays heavily on embroidered denim, and frayed jeans mixed with sequin tops, bold statement dresses and soft separates.

Far & Away – This pretty dreamy trend is built on romantic florals and autumnal colours perfect for switching gears from autumn to winter. For this trend think fringing, eyelets, corsets, leather tie up trousers, shawls and cape cover ups, vintage inspired blouses and glamourous maxi and midi dresses.

Electric Ballroom – This trend is for dusky dark nights out! It is seductive with sequins, and is built on key accessories and essentials to get you ready for the party season ahead.

Available on littlewoodsireland.ie

Leather Look Frill Sleeve Dress €68, Oriental Bird Embellished Bow Chain Strap Bag €38, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Sandal €35

bright & bold

Embroidered Yoke Lace Skater Dress €90, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Velvet Sandal - Magenta €25

Full Lace Skirt €58, Lace Top €60, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Sandal €35

High Neck Sequin Dress €155, Oriental Embellished Day To Bar Bag €38

Metallic Spot Dress €90, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Sandal €35

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DUBLIN based jewellery designer, MoMuse, has recently introduced a unique new collection of fine jewellery and gemstone rings.

From understated necklaces, delicate bracelets and subtle gold earrings, to gemstone rings, each piece from the new collection is designed with love and hand finished with care in Dublin by MoMuse founder, Margaret O’Rourke.

Drawn to clean lines and linear shapes, the creative vision behind MoMuse, Margaret O’Rourke, explains; “I’m delighted to unveil the new collection of fine jewellery and gemstone rings as the next chapter in the evolving MoMuse design story.

“Inspired by a recent trip to Europe, the new collection features contemporary clean lines and classic emerald cut designs, which adds another dimension to our existing offering.”

Margaret’s store is located in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in town.

18kt Yellow Gold with Sapphire and Diamond €3,400

19kt Gold Star Earrings €110

9kt Gold Star Bracelet €110

9kt Gold Bar Earrings €110 18kt Rose Gold ring with London Blue Topaz €695

Meet the Young Designer of the Year On, Friday, September 22, 2017 the leading lights of Dublin’s fashion set joined DublinTown in The Round Room at The Mansion House to celebrate Dublin Fashion 2017: The Collective and crown the 2017 Young Designer of the Year.

DublinTown and the esteemed judging panel were proud to crown, NAOMI AJETUNMOBI, from Grafton Academy of Fashion and Design, as this year’s Young Designer of the Year.

Naomi lives in Fairview and studied design at Grafton Academy of Fashion and Design.

Naomi Ajetunmobi celebrating with model Grace O’Mahony.

Pictures: Andres Poveda

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with White Topaz and Diamond €1150

Fine jewellery and gemstone rings

White Gold Ring with Blue Topaz and Diamond €1150

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Take an Inch’ & go the extra mile for midterm bliss

THE ICE HOTEL: A TRUE JEWEL IN NORTH MAYO’S CROWN, YOU’LL DO WELL TO

Ice to sea view,

OVERLOOKING two magnificent stretches of Blue Flag beach, just outside the pretty heritage town of Clonakilty in West Cork, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a warm, polished and welcoming seaside hotel with a unique and wonderful thalassotherapy seawater spa.

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa has all the ingredients needed for a great family break this mid-term!

With frisbees and swing ball, kites, buckets and spades, croquet and skipping ropes available for use by both hotel and apartment guests, and with the stunning beaches of Inchydoney as the playground, both adults and children can indulge in all the fun of beach games, and the classic seaside activities of sandcastle-building and kite-flying.

If the weather doesn’t play ball, so to speak, all the family can enjoy access to the Seawater Pool, Children’s Play Lounge and Snooker Room.

During mid-term there will also be “spooky” children’s movies playing in the Netflix Room, such as Scooby Doo and The Goonies. Kids can also enjoy baking some scary but yummy treats with Chef Adam.

This mid-term break, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa have a two-night package available from €500 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children sharing a Family Room. The package includes breakfast on both mornings, access to the facilities and “Cooking with Chef” on one afternoon for the kids.

 ALISON O’HANLON

To find our more, visit www.inchydoneyisland.com

IF you haven’t been to the Ice House Hotel, you’ve yet to experience true luxury.

The boutique four-star hotel sits on the edge of the Moy estuary, just outside the north Mayo town of Ballina on the edge of the wild Atlantic.

Overlooking the rivermouth and across to the Woodlands that surround Belleek Castle, you really couldn’t wish to be anywhere else in the world.

When we arrived for a two-night break away from the kids, the warm welcome we received was

anything but icey. Our room, in the new part of the historic old property, boasted amazing views of the river, which you can almost touch from your bed.

The Ice House is in the perfect spot to wrap yourself in the wilderness of the West Coast of Ireland, all the while enjoying the fantastic food, soothing spa, bubbling hot tubs and super service that this award winning boutique hotel offers.

You can discover a world of raw, natural beauty right on your doorstep, and all the wonderful little touches that the Ice House Hotel offer will make it all the more sensational – a packed picnic for

If you fancy a nice break in the most beautiful of settings, you really won’t do better than the Ice Hotel, in beautiful north Mayo.

Take a seaweed bath and relax in the Chill spa while looking down the rivermouth of the Moy to the Atlantic ocean.

Breathtaking, blissful, and traquil, the hotel itself is a fusion of old and new, which it does seamlessly.

Oh, and the food is to die for! This place is a MUST..

your cycle or walking tour; bike hire; an umbrella to ensure a bit of rain won’t ruin your adventures; a freshly-drawn, hot bath or hot whiskey to warm you up after a surfing lesson or a game of golf on a links course by the blustery Atlantic sea.

From cliff walks to sea stacks, from spa treatments to seafood trails, the North Mayo

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to see you Ice!

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Not every Rose is this much fun TREAT your little rascals to a memorable family break this Halloween with a trip to The Rose Hotel, Tralee where big comfortable family rooms, complimentary kids club activities and family passes to the Aquadome combine to make a family break that’s more treats than tricks!

Enjoy a one, two or three-night stay including B&B, a relaxing evening meal for two on a night of your choice while the youngsters enjoy dinner and the Kids Devilish Club with a variety of spooky Halloween activities from 6pm-9pm.

Also included is a family pass to the Aquadome, one of Ireland’s largest indoor water worlds. The Rose Hotel is the perfect base to discover all that the Kingdom has to offer, after a day of exploring relax and enjoy the warm and welcoming surroundings of the hotel including the newly launched Serenity Spa. Halloween offers run from 27th October to 4th November and prices start from €150.00 per stay based on a family of two adults and two children. For more information visit www.therosehotel.com or call +353 (0) 66 7199100

section of the Wild Atlantic Way has lots to inspire.

For the thrill-seeking, adrenaline junkie looking for an adventure filled break, choose from water sports, hiking, boat trips, fishing, horse-riding, adventure centres and more.

If you’re interested in spectacular scenery, peaceful walks and scenic drives, this beautiful coast has it all, including two signature points of the Wild Atlantic Way – Downpatrick Head and Keem Strand.

Unwind with seaweed baths, beach strolls and

spa treatments; nourish your body and excite your taste buds with the delicious food being produced in this area.

Catch a wave at Easkey beach or tee off for a game of golf beside the sea at Enniscrone Golf Club. Fish for your supper with a boating trip on the River Moy, right beside the Ice House Hotel, or enjoy a whiskey tasting at Connacht Whiskey Distillery. Visit and wander around the vibrant nearby towns and villages.

Visit www.icehousehotel.ie or call 096 23500 to book – and make sure you do. It’s perfect.

Kids: ‘Lemme take a Delphi..trip away’ THIS October midterm, pack up your family for a spooktacular trip to Delphi Resort and create memories that will last forever.

With 4-star hotel accommodation, a tranquil spa and excellent food, try Delphi’s incredible three-night family ‘Halloween Holiday’ package. Especially designed to cater for families of all ages and sizes.

There are a variety of accommodation options from Family Rooms to luxury suites in the 4-star hotel with prices starting from €489 for a family of 4 in the 4* hotel for a 3-night package. Early bird discounts apply.

Visit www.delphiresort.com to book.

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THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Just misses the mark

WHILE Kingsman was generally well received, it’s sequel, The Golden Circle (Cert 16, 141 mins) looks set to be ... not so much. While the first film was a fun, daft antitode on dour spy films, the sequel – pitting the survivors of a secret British spy organisation alongside American counterparts to take on a new enemy – often looks great, but misfires a bit as it aims at genre conventions.

VICTORIA AND ABDUL Royally average fare

QUEEN Vic – the original, not the fictional East End boozer – was a fascinating, complex lady, but Victoria and Abdul (Cert PG, 112 mins) doesn’t do the legendary monarch next door many favours. Based on the true story of the elderly queen’s friendship with a young Indian clerk, it’s a film that’s high on luvviedom, but low on interest. It’s not terrible, but there’ve been plenty of better films about ’er maj.

DUNKIRK

The stuff of legends STILL lingering at some screens, Dunkirk (Cert 12A, 106 mins) takes us back to the infamous and desperate evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk in the early years of World War 2. Although the enemy is never really seen, its distant presence beyond the horizon slowly becomes tangibly more terrifying for the trapped soldiers, as the daring plan to rescue them unfolds. A gripping film.

MOTHER: A COUPLE’S RELATIONSHIP IS TESTED WHEN UNINVITED GUESTS

Oh Mother! It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before JENNIFER Lawrence and Javier Bardem star as a wife and her poet husband in this much talked-about experimental thriller from Darren Aronofsky.

The couple live a life of tranquility in a secluded house, set against an edenic wilderness, until a series of strangers begin appearing at their door.

While there’s not much more to be said about the narrative than that, there’s plenty to take away from Mother! - an incredible central performance, an aesthetic unlike anything we’ve seen so far this year and a compelling central message buried beneath multiple layers of cryptic symbolism and religious allegory.

Make no mistake, Mother! endeavours more than a flirtation with arthouse cinema - this is the kind of headscratching, occasionallybaffling, often-offensive and morally reprehensible “art”

 MARTIN MACNAMARA

filmmaking that is very rarely permitted entry to mainstream cinemas.

Punters will leave in droves cursing any and all marketing material that attempted to pass Aronofsky’s latest off as little more than an A-list led psychological thriller.

Many will rally to the internet condemning the director.

Others will wallow in silence, only to find themselves mulling and re-mulling over the film’s meaning in the days and weeks to come.

Many will have sat back and simply injured/enjoyed Mother! for all its pure, unadulterated frenzy of violence and religious ecstacy,

only to happen on its meaning during a particularly concentrated bout of self-reflection in the shower a few days later.

Of course, those who paid attention in religion class will pick up on most, though unlikely all, of the films myriad layers of biblical references (if they haven’t already left the cinema with their religious sensibilities horrifically wounded).

Aronofsky weaves his film through with religious symbolism, some easily picked up on, others far more cryptic.

The aforementioned plot only really serves to link together these allegorical puzzles and draw out Aronofky’s message - consequently, to delve deeper into the film’s mysteries would be to spoil it completely.

The fun here is in enduring the madness and figuring things out - and, if you pay attention, you certainly will.

For all its layers of sym-

bolism and allegory, Mother! gets rather didactically heavy-handed in its final act - those who pick up on the filmmaker’s intended message may get a little weary of how hard he hammers it home in the film’s closing moments.

These thirty-or-so minutes are quite unlike anything that’s appeared on the big screen this year - meticulously arranged, intensely violent, and structured with the deft hand of an experienced artist.

It’s a feast for the senses and your ears will take some time to adjust to the unremarkable normality of the outside world once the credits roll.

The sound design in Mother! is truly original: beautiful, grotesque, vacillating from deathly silence to earth quaking clamour throughout. The horrific creaks, groans and moans of the house are the perfect partner to its Escher-

like architecture and uncanny geometry. If nothing else, the sound and production design teams will surely get some heavy recognition this coming awards season.

While most of the cast produce commendable performances as foils to Lawrence’s sanity, Mother! is predominantly about the actress’s central performance.

Lawrence does some serious heavy lifting here, rarely leaving the frame for the film’s two-hour run time.

Taking centre stage in the midst of Mother!’s highly claustrophobic cinematography, Lawrnece’s character is all we have to hold on to – accordingly, we become attached and root for her amongst all the chaos.

Mother! is not for everyone, and certainly not for the faint of heart. Leave your sensibilities at home, but not your sense – this is tough, but rewarding work.

Verdict: 9/10

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ReelReviews

BLADE RUNNER

Definitely a cut above

ARRIVE AT THEIR HOME

NO, NOT the upcoming sequel, but the original, here presented in its The Final Cut (Cert 15A, 118 mins) form. Director Ridley Scott has never been better than with this cult, polarising film, which has seen almost as many edits down the years as replicants roaming the streets in its grim, grimy, neon-soaked future setting.

Catch this true cinema masterpiece if you can.

AMERICAN MADE

Trumps Tom’s last turkey WHILE Tom Cruise fans are probably still shouting “Oh, mummy!” after his recent colossal flop, American Made (Cert 15A, 115 mins) sees the Cuisemeister back on top form. Based on a real story, Cruise does what he does best, turning in a lovable rogue character as a pilot and hustler who gets caught up in running a huge, covert sting operation for the CIA. Daft as it is, it’s an entertaining return to form.

WIND RIVER

Casts a cold eye forth LAST but not least, last week’s film review, Wind Wiver (Cert 16, 107 mins) takes a look at the colder, darker side of Americana.

A murder in a Native American reservation leads to a slowly moving investigation, with the death of the American dream for far too many in the frame as much as its freezing landscapes and characters who’ve slowly lost their way.

A decent, interesting film.

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OUT & ABOUT

FEATURE: NEED A BIT OF TLC? TREAT YOURSELF TO THE HOLY TRINITY OF COMFORT, STYLE AND FUN  ALISON O’HANLON JUMPING in a vintage bus, sipping tea while visiting the city and catching up with a good friend … what more could a girl want?

The Vintage Tea Break package includes a stay at the plush Trinity Hotel (below left), and a delightful trip on ‘Pauline’ the vintage bus, where you’ll be treated to a wonderful afternoon tea . Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

A Ci-tea break ... with a twist

Dublin’s Trinity City Hotel has teamed up with Vintage Tea Tours to give you just that.

In need of a break and a little indulgence, I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful afternoon tea from the top deck of “Pauline” a 1960s vintage double decker Routemaster bus.

Everything was perfect for this delightful trip and even a little rain could not dampen our spirits. A unique way to explore the city in style while taking in sights such as the Phoenix Park, Georgian Dublin and St Patrick’s Cathedral, it’s not your traditional guided tour of Dublin.

During the 90 minute tour, our Vintage Tea guides offer us interesting, fun facts along the way, allowing us plenty of time to chat and indulge while listening to the vintage jazz soundtrack.

The delightful staff and amazing spread of treats is simply charming. The food was devine, a perfect balance between sweet and savoury. Scrumptious finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes adorned the plates and were teamed with a variety of teas and coffee to choose from.

With full bellies and feeling very relaxed it was time to return to the chic and stylish Trinity City Hotel to relax. Encompassing four original Georgian houses on Pearse Street in the heart of Dublin city, it’s a gem.

Newly refurbished, a wander around the hotel discovering its fascinating decor of animal statues, huge mirrors, chez lounges and beautiful fireplaces is a must before enjoying dinner in the Courtyard Restaurant, a nightcap in the bar and a restful night’s sleep in possibly the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept in.

After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to return to the real world and head for home, but rest assured as soon as we have some out of town visitors to stay I’ll be booking us back in for another Vintage Tea Break!  The Vintage Tea Break package includes overnight accommodation with breakfast and a Vintage Tea Tour. Prices starts from €219 per room. The Vintage Tea Tour runs three times daily from Wednesday to Sunday.

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JERVIS Shopping Centre, which celebrated its 21st birthday recently, has long established itself as one of Dublin’s most successful and vibrant s h o p p i n g e n v i ro n ments.

Located on Dublin’s busiest shopping street, the Shopping Centre on Mary Street is home to a wide range of stores offering fashion, leisure, technology as well as a growing selection of dining options for visitors to enjoy.

In recent years, the C e n t r e has deepened its fashion credentials by attracting the only Forever 21 in

Ireland, the biggest New Look in the world, Ireland’s newest Topshop, Dublin’s only Stradivarius and with new brands like Best Menswear and Vila opening in the coming weeks, there will soon be even more reasons for fashion lovers to visit.

Convenient Arriving at Jervis Shopping Centre could not be more convenient – the Jervis Luas stop is right at the entrance to the Centre and Dublin bus stops and the Dart are within a few minutes’ walk.

For motorists, the Centre’s very modern car park offers 750 car spaces.

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FastSport LARGE DUBLIN CREW IN IRISH UNDER-19S: ST PATRICK’S Athletic’s Brian Maher, Bohemians Warren O’Hora, Shamrock Rovers’ Aaron Bolger and UCD’S Neil Farrugia were among a large cohort of Dublin-based players named in the Republic of Ireland Under19 squad for their upcoming UEFA 2018 qualifiers.

Tom Mohan’s side host the UEFA Under 19 European Championship Qualifying Round with Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Serbia visiting Waterford this week.

First up for Mohan’s side is a battle with Azerbaijan on Wednesday, before they take on Cyprus on October 7 followed by Serbia on October 10 - all in Waterford RSC. An ever-present in last season’s Elite Round, Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby returns for this year’s campaign with Head Coach Tom Mohan confirming the Waterford man as his new captain.

MOUNTAIN-BIKING: DUBLINER WINS WORLD SERIES WITH A RACE TO SPARE

Walkinstown’s Callaghan is on top of the Enduro world

 sport@dublingazette.com

WALKINSTOWN’S Killian Callaghan was crowned world champion in the Under-21 Enduro World Series last weekend following a sensational few months.

The Dublin man raced consistently in each of the rounds on the series with a first place in Aspen and second in Whistler, Canada, securing the overall series lead, leaving him unbeatable going into the final round in Italy last weekend.

Enduro is one of the fastest growing strands of cycling in Ireland, consisting of timed downhill sections and untimed uphills. The winner of an enduro race is the person with the fastest combined times at the end of the day.

Although Callaghan is still only 20 years old, he started Enduro Racing four years ago, after spending years on all kinds of bikes – from motorbikes to BMX racing.

“I was doing motorcycle trials as a kid and then a year or so of BMX racing and I broke my leg, I was out for about six months,” he said of his beginnings in the sport.

Walkinstown man Killian Callaghan. Picture: Adrian van der Lee

“While I was out, my mates started doing Enduros. I was looking at it on Facebook the whole time while I was injured.

The minute I got better I just wanted to try it. I bought a cheap hardtail bike from my uncle and went out, did a race and loved it. I’m pretty much hooked since then.”

Although not a UCI discipline, Enduro recently was rec-

ognised by Cycling Ireland as an official strand of cycling, and last month a demo National Championship event saw 350 people enter.

T h e wo r l d c h a m p i o n describes the social nature of the sport: “It’s a day out with all your friends – you’re out all day, riding. There’s not much standing around – you do a stage and wait for your mates. You go back

up casually with your mates – that’s probably the best thing about it.”

The Enduro World Series has eight rounds across the world, with one of the highlights being the Emerald Enduro in Wicklow, hosted by biking.ie.

For the past three years, Sandyford man Niall Davis and his crew has held what is widely considered one of the best

rounds in the Enduro World Series.

Last month in Whistler, Canada, Callaghan came second in a defining moment of the series – his lead over the second placed overall rider, ironically called Nathan Secondi from France, was enough to mean he is unbeatable going into the final round in Italy.

He described the moment that he found out over the phone that the title would be his: “I knew my mam and dad would be up – they’re usually worried sick.

“I usually text them after each race was done, but I just rang them, cos I didn’t know what the points would be like.

I thought maybe my dad would be still be up. He was, and he told me I was world champion, and got enough points ahead of your man in second! Obviously I was delighted, but it was a bit of a shock.

“I burnt the candle from both ends this year – and got away with it. I work most days from 8am – 4pm, and some Saturdays too. It’s unreal getting to go to all these places, but you are doing it on a shoestring budget!”

Triathlon Ireland launch big new schools programme  sport@dublingazette.com

Aoife O’Connor, Alison Canavan, Cian O’Connor and Dylan McCambridge-Crossan. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

DUBLIN schools are being encouraged to register for TriHeroes, a schools triathlon programme which brings together the lifelong activities of swimming, cycling and running to inspire, motivate and challenge children to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle.

The TriHeroes programme, delivered by Triathlon Ireland and supported by Barilla, helps teachers introduce triathlon activities in a safe and positive environment.

The benefits of sport cannot be understated and recent Sport Ireland research has shown that students who play sport achieve, on average, higher points in the Leaving Cert than those that do not.

It also highlighted that swimming, cycling and running are the most likely sports to be continued into adult life.

Delivered by Triathlon Ireland’s development team, the programme is typically run over six 90-minute training sessions with students taking part in a mini triathlon at the end of

the programme giving students a taste of this hugely popular sport and exposing them to three sports that could see them excel in the Leaving Cert and later life.

The TriHeroes programme, launched in 2016, has helped hundreds of children and young teenagers gain confidence in swimming, cycling and running and has brought youth participation in triathlon to new heights.

Triathlon Ireland CEO, Chris Kitchen added: “We view triathlon as a sport that is suit-

able for people of all ages and abilities and that starts with children as young as four years old. Learning to swim and ride a bicycle with confidence are important skills for any young person, allowing healthy physical activity to become an enjoyable part of everyday life right through to adulthood.”

Primar y and secondar y schools can find out more about the TriHeroes pro gramme at www.triathlonireland.com and register their interest at schools@triathlonireland.com.

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UCD’s 20-game unbeaten streak comes to an end  STEPHEN FINDLATER

UCD women’s hockey club’s incredible 20-game unbeaten streak – dating back to March 2016 – in the regular season of the EY Hockey League came to an end at the hands of Cork Harlequins last Saturday as they fell 2-1 at Belfield.

The students started well and went ahead via Deirdre Duke’s shot after sustained pressure in the circle. Harlequins fought back, though, in the second quarter and got their reward when Roisin Upton picked out the bottom left corner.

It was a just reward as they began to dictate the pace and show greater urgency.

UCD enjoyed plenty of chances in third quarter but the Quins defence managed to block the majority of crash balls into the circle while Orla Patton’s yellow card slowed the UCD pace for a time.

The winning goal came from a superb Quins move, working the ball through five passes, first back, then left then back into Upton in the middle who slipped the ball into the path of the freerunning Naomi Carroll. She cracked a shot in from the right edge of the circle that took a slight deflection on the way in.

UCD had all the possession after that but, despite 13 penalty corners throughout the match, they failed to trouble the scorers again.

Elsewhere, Railway Union came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Loreto in their Dublin derby as Niamh Carey earned her side a share of the spoils. Niamh Small had given Loreto the lead against the run of play when she slotted home.

Carey, however, finished off a fine team move to level in the third quarter to see both sides off the mark with a point.

Hermes-Monkstown got a taste of how tough things might be for them this term following a large number of summer departures as they lost 3-2 to Belfast Harlequins.

Goals from Lily Lloyd and Sadhbh HobanLogan had the Dubliners 2-1 ahead only for the northern outfit to draw level before half-time and then they won it late in the game when Rachel Johnston crashed home a penalty corner.

Capping a bad weekend for Leinster sides, Pembroke lost 2-1 to Ards at Londonderry Park with Chloe Brown scoring the clincher.

Junction 6 grappling with new popularity Dublin 15 jiu-jitsu club, Royal Grappling Academy, is going from strength to strength as they expand their horizons  PETER CARROLL sport@dublingazette.com

THERE wasn’t an inch of mat space that wasn’t occupied at Dublin 15 jiu-jitsu club, Royal Grappling Academy, at the open day of the all-new Junction 6 fitness centre on Saturday.

Popularised by the emergence of mixed martial arts, the grappling art has caught on as participants are afforded the ability to learn how to defend themselves and keep fit while avoiding taking punches and kicks like in other combat sports.

Although the club has been going from strength to strength since it was founded in 2011, head coaches Paul Fox and Roger Dardis are hoping to bring a whole new audience to “the gentle art” with the new premises.

T he club now sits among mainstream fit-

ness facilities at Junction 6, and Fox hopes that the new location will push some fresh clientele toward the sport.

“It’s a premium location for premium jiu-jitsu,” said Fox before Saturday’s children’s class got underway.

“In the six years that Royal Grappling Academy has been around, we’ve had seven different locations. We’ve gradually continued to grow.

“An opportunity like this presented itself, and it’s a new kind of idea for jiu-jitsu that will bring it into the mainstream alongside other fitness pursuits like yoga and Zumba.

“It’s a really great bunch of people here, so we’re hoping that we can all feed off each other.

The energy is great and it’s a good feeling to be around a bunch of people who are experts in their fields.

“It’s an exciting time for

the club.”

The club has extended its schedule to fit all types of aspiring jiu-jitsu players. Classes get underway at 6 o’clock each morning to satisfy the early birds.

Programs for children and teenagers will benefit from the new handy location too, and for kids that are too young to take part, Junction 6 also has a children’s play centre that gives adults a chance to get their training done.

“We have extended the schedule to fit all walks of life,” said Fox. “We have classes beginning each morning at six.

We have lunchtime classes, we have programs for children and teenagers.

Our aim is to bring the sport to as many people as we possibly can.”

While bringing a new stream of players into the sport might be the main goal for the new location, as an affiliate of the greatest proponent of the sport ever, Marcelo Garcia,

Members of the Royal Grappling Academy enjoying their surrounds at Junction 6 in Dublin 15

there is still a very active competition team that represents the Dublin 15 gym.

Both Fox and Dardis secured gold medals at the European Championships in Barcelona earlier this year, which led to them being awarded the first Marcelo Garcia black belts in Europe.

After a successful 2017, Royal Grappling Academy hopes to bring even more silverware home in the New Year.

“The club had 17 competitors over at the UK Masters competition last month and we finished fifth out of all the teams the competed that day.

That’s pretty good for a

small club from Dublin 15,” Fox said.

“It’s a been a big year with Roger and I receiving our black belts from Paul Schreiner, making us the only Marcelo Garcia black belts in Europe. It was great to receive that on the back of our gold medals at the European championships in Barcelona.

“We placed well at the Irish Open too, so now we’re just looking forward to another solid year of competition in 2018.

Really, we just want as many people training in the sport as possible.

“It’s a great way to keep fit and a great place to have a bit of fun too.”

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FASTSport

RUGBY: IMPROVED PERFORMANCE BUT CLARE SIDE PREVAIL

Rock honour Barry with new physio centre opening BLACKROCK College RFC executives, members, players and honoured guests were on hand to celebrate the official opening of the new physiotherapy centre at Stradbrook last week.

Dedicated to the late Barry O’Keeffe, his wife, Madeleine, and family members were also present for the ceremony where a commemorative plaque was revealed to recognise the late member’s achievements at Stradbrook.

The new facility received a special blessing from Honourary Life Member, Father Tom Nash.

Barry was a former teacher and Dean at Blackrock College and is considered as one of the club’s greatest supporters, a man who was always concerned for players’ welfare as well as their health and fitness.

He taught and mentored many club members and was a highly regarded and respected presence in Stradbrook, serving as a coach, selector, Honorary Secretary, President and a friend to many.

Blackrock set out four years ago to upgrade club facilities by building a gym, installing floodlights on the main pitch and the final piece of upgrading the physiotherapy centre, showers and medical room.

The shower blocks and physio centre were recently completed and now offers players at Stradbrook among the best facilities of any club in Ireland.

Executive chairman Declan Carroll, who initiated the project, said: “We have had an overwhelming amount of support for this project and Saturday’s ceremony was the culmination of an incredible effort by the club. I know Barry would have been proud.”

Old Wesley see an attack stymied by the Shannon defence. Picture: Deryck Vincent

Wes washed out by Shannon UBL DIVISION 1B

Old Wesley 17 Shannon 34  sport@dublingazette.com

OLD WESLEY’S tough start to the Ulster Bank League Division 1B continued last Saturday in Donnybrook as they fell to a 34-17 loss to Shannon.

It was an improved performance from their first outing but they were punished severely for some basic errors committed throughout the game.

They started very brightly and, after some driving play by the forwards, Donnchadh Phelan crashed over under the posts for a great try after five minutes. Josh Miller added the extras.

Shannon bounced back almost immediately and Conor Fitzgerald knocked over an easy penalty to reduce the margin.

The Shannon pack were on top in the scrums with Munster hooker, Duncan Casey, leading the pressure on Wesley in this area. After 12 minutes, Shannon drove over the line after a rolling maul with the try credited to Casey.

Wesley’s line out was working well and this provided a good supply of possession but they were unable to break down a very disciplined Shannon defence. With Wesley conceding a scrum penalty, Shannon put the pressure on again with a sweeping back movement

MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Rovers rock their way to easy opening victory THREE Rock Rovers got their men’s EY

Hockey League title defence up and running with a 7-1 thumping of Annadale at Strathearn last Saturday.

New arrival Richard Pautz took just three minutes to score his first goal for the club and he went on to score four times while Ben Walker, pictured, added two more. Ross Canning scored a first half penalty stroke to make it 2-1 at half-time.

and, on 25 minutes, Fionn McGibney glided through a gap in midfield to score comfortably, making it 13-7.

Wesley stormed back and won a penalty which led to a period of dominance but they could not be translate it into points on the board. Having absorbed the Wesley pressure with excellent defence, Shannon applied a vital sucker punch on 37 minutes with an interception by Conor Fitzgerald outside his own 22.

He ran the length of the field for a converted try against the run of play and a 20-7 half-time lead.

On the restart, an excellent catch and run by lively winger, Eoghan O’Reilly, put Wesley

in motion and hooker Dave Rowley finished off some excellent phases by storming over to the right of the posts, trimming the gap by five points.

It spurred Wesley into action and heralded their best spell with promising performances from, among others, O’Dea and Murphy in the pack.

Scrum half, Adam Kennedy put through an excellent kick to keep the pressure on the Shannon defence.

On 48 mins, Wesley created an excellent turnover but, in a potentially pivotal moment, a wayward pass in midfield saw the try opportunity spurned.

Both captains earned yellow cards during the

frantic exchanges which ensued with Darren Horan and Lee Nicholas sitting out 10.

Two missed penalties

by Fitzgerald kept Wesley in the game but Shannon got the crucial next try on 66 minutes, when, after an excellent run by Duncan Casey, Kelvin Brown touched down under the posts after quick recycling, 12-27 Shannon.

We s l e y d i d ke e p fighting with James O’Donovan crashing over for a great try and Wesley still had a chance to secure two bonus points if they grabbed another try.

Shannon, though, put paid to such thoughts as Eathon Moloney intercepted Wesley’s attempts and raced clear.

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BASKETBALL: RATHFARNHAM CLUB BEAT TEMPLEOGUE

Tamron powers Eanna’s historic victory

MEN’S SUPERLEAGUE Eanna 92 Templeogue 86  PADRAIC KENNEDY sport@dublingazette.com

EANNA’S Superleague team are flying high coming off the back of the biggest win in the club’s history last week having scalped league holders Templeogue in a thrilling contest.

This local derby matchup has seen some very exciting contests over the last couple of seasons and this match was to be no exception as the Rathfarnham outfit looked to start off on winning ways in their home gym this season.

Templeogue entered the game with much the same side that has seen cup and league success over the last two seasons. They had the luxury of being able to rely on the leadership of a host of seasoned veterans including Irish international Jason Killeen and American duo, Michael Bonaparte and Puff Summers.

Following year on year improvements, Eanna came into the game having made numerous changes

to their roster including the addition of centres, Conor Gallagher and Garny Garcia, adding size and strength to the lineup. They came in along with two new American signings, Tamron Manning and Mlynue Reeves who are in Ireland on scholarship, doing a masters in DBS. They also welcomed Tallaght IT alumni Omar Arcilla and Ben Arulogun to the team this year.

Indeed, among the changes, it was the new coaching staff’s first outing in their home gym as head coach Pat Glover and assistant coach Frank Tracey were welcomed by the raucous crowd.

Templeogue shot out to an 16-8 lead early as Eanna struggled to contain explosive play from Lorcan Murphy. Eanna composed themselves under the leadership of point guard Manning and evened out the match in the first quarter by sticking to their game plan with great scores from Aidan Dunne and Neil Lynch.

The rest of the half was basket for basket with never more than four points between the sides,

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Students quartet named in League of Ireland first division team of the year

Neil Lynch on the move for Eanna. Picture: Joe Hoguhton/ houghtonphoto.com

Eanna finishing the half with a two point advantage.

Glover composed his new team at the half and the packed crowd sensed they were in for a thriller; they weren’t to be disappointed as phenomenal scoring from Murphy continued only to be matched with excellent team play

by Eanna.

The game had it all, crazy dunks, big threes, intentional fouls and a dog on the court for good measure.

In the end, it was the cool head of Manning who shone through. As Templeogue upped their defensive pressure, his class became more evident as he escaped from seemingly impossible situations to hand his team mates

easy scores.

The game looked over with 90 seconds on the clock, Eanna up seven with possession. Lorcan Murphy didn’t think so; four seconds later, the hosts were up four and their joint top scorer, Aidan Dunne, fouled out.

Templeogue showed their class and gave themselves several chances to get back in the game but nothing would drop for them and the game finished 92-86.

Eanna celebrated wildly as the buzzer sounded.

This was a vindicating moment for those who had been on the team for the last two seasons and they look forward to a date with DCU Saints on Saturday at 7pm in Colaiste Eanna in high spirits.

FOUR UCD players have been named in the PFAI Team of the Year as their impressive season draws to a close with the side having secured third position in the SSE Airtricity First Division.

Niall Corbet, Evan Osam, Greg Sloggett and Georgie Kelly have all been acknowledged for their performances, with the latter also nominated for Player of the Year.

Kelly has found the net 14 times so far this season for Collie O’Neill’s side and could equal the division record of 15 if he scores against Athlone Town in their final game of the season this weekend.

Net minder Corbet has established himself as one of the best keepers in the League of Ireland this year with a string of top class performances; including twice frustrating Dundalk as the two teams met each other in two cup ties that both went to penalties.

Osam will be delighted to have been named in the team after just his first season playing for the club. Son of League of Ireland legend and Irish Under-16 manager Paul, Osam seamlessly slotted into the left-back spot despite been just 20 years of age.

Sloggett’s inclusion speaks volumes about the calibre of the tough midfielder.

Having seen his career ravaged by injury since signing for UCD, Sloggett put his woes behind him this year to prove a worthy replacement for injured captain Gary O’Neill. He showed his leadership qualities by putting in a string of excellent performances while also taking on the extra responsibility that goes with wearing the armband.

That kind of form saw him also called up to the Irish Colleges and Universities side for the recent World Universities games in Taipei.

Former UCD midfielder and current Cabinteely top scorer Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters was also named in the PFAI Team of the Year after scoring 15 league goals in his first season at the club to see them currently sit in fourth.

Champions Waterford were represented by Kenny Browne, Derek Daly, Gary Comerford and Davy McDaid, while Longford Town had Daniel O’Reilly included and Chris McCarthy got the nod for Cobh Ramblers.

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Cuala continue hunt for adult camogie silverware CUALA advanced to the Senior Division 4 championship camogie final thanks to their semi final win against Clanna Gael Fontenoy on a 4-17 to 3-9 scoreline.

They will go on to meet Castleknock in the decider after the Somerton club beat St Vincent’s comfortably with a 2-10 to 1-3 success.

It added to a fine weekend for the club with the men’s adult hurling Division 6 side making it a league and championships double. They beat Civil Service 1-17 to 4-5 in Shankill to complete their league campaign with 10 wins from 11 outings.

Olaf’s and BSJ go down to wire COLIN Doyle scored a hat trick of goals to keep Naomh Olaf in pole position in AFL Division 2 as the Sandyford side beat Whitehall Colmcilles 6-17 to 2-9 at Pairc ui Bhriain.

Ballinteer St John’s

beat O’Toole’s 3-18 to 3-4. It leaves them a point behind Olaf’s and means that the destination of the league comes down to the final series of games with Raheny the kingmakers. Olaf’s travel out to St Anne’s Park for their final match while Ballinteer host the same opponent.

Fantastic Foxes too strong for Ballyboden DLGFA SENIOR FINAL Foxrock Cabinteely 1-10 Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-5  NIGEL MCCARTHY sport@dublingazette.com

FOXROCK Cabinteely delighted the capacity crowd at Lawless Park to land their third New Ireland Assurance DLGFA senior football championship title in succession, denying Ballyboden St Enda’s their first title in seven years.

Their guile and experience, clever kick-out strategy, pace in attack and double sweeper system proved the key elements on a blustery day that made for tricky conditions.

The opening exchanges set the tone as both sides went full blooded into tackles. A foul on Fiona

Claffey on the 13-metre line allowed Amy Ring to step up and score the first point from a free as Foxrock opened up well.

Ballyboden were getting plenty of possession but they were to rue two golden goal opportunities seconds in the 5th minute. Doireann Mullany’s interception led to a sweet interchange with Dee Lawless and Katie Murphy. Lawless continued her run and received the ball back and was upended in the square and the referee awarded a penalty.

S i m m o n e R e i l l y, though, struck the ball high and wide of the left post. That miss was compounded 30 seconds later when Boden won the resultant restart and midfielder Sinead Burke found herself in on goal

Foxrock Cabinteely celebrate their Dublin ladies Gaelic football association senior

but she blasted her shot wide.

They were punished further when a foul on Hannah O’Neill on the 45’ in the sixth minute was quickly followed by another foul about 30 metres out on Claffey which Ring put over the bar.

Boden were getting plenty of the ball and put together some nice passages of play with some

excellent passing and interplay involving Lawless, Murphy, Burke and Maria McGrath but with the strong wind at their backs, they dropped two efforts short.

At the other end, runs from deep from Sinead Goldrick were causing havoc. One such run yielded the next point, Goldrick cutthing through the Boden defence before picking

out Ciara Ni Mhurchadh, a quick off load to Claffey who hand passed on to Ciara Murphy to swing over a great team point.

Boden got off the mark in the 14th minute via a brilliant run from defence by Rachel Ruddy – later named player of the match – who worked the ball inside to McGrath to point.

Foxrock hit back when Aedin Murray, coming

CLUB NOTICEBOARD BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S

LOTTO results, September 28: numbers were 4, 12, 17, and 18.

No winner. Jackpot next week is €6,400. Winner of €100 Jim Foody, €50 The Rat Pack and J McGovern.

Joker €2,550. Only five cards left. Play “Take the money or open the box” with Jim. Participants for the joker draw must purchase ticket on the night and be present if and when your ticket is drawn. Bingo every Monday at 8pm.

Football: the seniors beat Skerries in a challenge match in preparation for the league

finale and promotion. Junior Bs beat Liffey Gaels in their final league game.

Well done to the minors As on victory over St Oliver Plunkett’s ER; they are through to the championship quarter final.

The U-15A and Bs had championship victories over Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden St Enda’s.

Congrats to the U-13As on big win over St Vincent’s to win the league title and to manager Ronan Minogue and mentors Fergal Duffy, Paul McDonnell. Brendan Quinn, Enda Nolan and Mick Hosey.

The ladies U-14 beat Round Towers Lusk in the championship.

Hurling: the seniors play Faughs in O’Toole Park on Saturday at 3.15pm in a relegation match. All support welcome. The minor B hurling championship v Erin’s Isle is away on Sunday.

Camogie senior 5s play Skerries away in the championship semi-final on Sunday at 11am.

Condolences to senior football manager Gail Dunne and family on the death of his brother Jimmy.

CUALA

HARD luck to the senior footballers who lost out to St Jude’s in the Dublin SFC

quarter-final on Saturday in Parnell Park.

The first ladies football team are through to the Leinster semi-finals to be played on October 14.

The team put in a super performance with a 7-21 to 1-4 victory.

Many thanks to all the support.

Congratulations to our third hurling team who won AHL6 on Sunday morning.

League and championship double for the lads!

The first camogie team are through to the Senior 4 Championship finals after a 4-17 to 3-9 victory over Clanna Gael. Final date to be confirmed.

The second camogie team play their Senior 7 Championship semifinals against St Vincent’s this Sunday at 11am in St. Vincent’s.

Comhghairdeas le Foirne Camógaíochta Chailíní 2004 atá tar éis dhá chraobh Sciath a bhaint amach le dhá bhua iontacha sna leathchraobhacha ar an Domhnaigh.

Great wins for our minor A and B footballers at the weekend. Both are through to the quarter-final of their championship.

Hard luck to the U-16 camogie A team who lost their championship match with Clanna Gael last

Saturday in Meadowvale.

KILMACUD CROKES

WE HAD a great weekend of results for Crokes across a number of football teams over the weekend.

On Friday Night, the senior team saw off the dogged opposition of Castleknock to win their championship quarter final by one point.

They will now play the formidable Ballymun in the semis.

Congratulations to the intermediate footballers who beat Naomh Fionnbarra, 2-12 to 0-11, in the championship

quarter-final. The team will now play St Jude’s in the next round. Well done to the fifth football team who beat Starlights, 1-14 to 1-10, to win the junior D championship. All four minor teams qualified for the quarter-finals of their competitions – with the team in the E championship, going straight into a semi.

The U-13A footballers (2004s) wrapped up the Division 1 football league on Saturday with a month and two games to spare.

Well done to all involved in playing and supporting these teams.

In ladies football, well done to the U-18A team who had a great 2-6 to 0-10 win over

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off her shoulder was Goldrick, took off through the middle, leaving would be tacklers in her wake. It opened space for Claffey to run into for a pass and she in turn found Ciara O’Riordan to stretch the lead further.

Goldrick’s then hit a dangerous foot-pass towards Hannah O’Neill in front of the Boden goal.

The ball bounced in front of O’Neill and, with no

time to gather, she pulled on the ball first time and it nestled into the back of the net.

The response from Ballyboden was instant; they worked the ball from one end of the pitch to the other and a shot by Reilly was misjudged by Foxrock keeper Laurie Ahern, ending in the top corner.

But Foxrock dealt with the setback well and landed two further points

before half-time from a Ring free and one from play from O’Riordan for a 1-6 to 1-1 half-time lead.

Boden needed a quick riposte in the second half but three quickfire wides did not help their cause.

R ing, though, was metronomic from the frees and when Ciara Murphy was fouled, she popped over again from 30-metres. Her next shot hit the post but Goldrick

won back possession and made sure with a point straight over the black spot.

The missed chances from Boden continued to keep Foxrock out of range but they did shorten the deficit when Maria Hoey was dragged down, allowing McGrath to land a free.

And the Firhouse road club built further momentum with excellent points from play scored by Reilly and Claire Kirwan.

The final ten minutes – plus almost nine minutes added on – were high on action but low on scores to limit comeback hopes.

Ring added another point from a free with five minutes of normal time remaining, nudging the lead back out to five.

The sides swapped points as the game headed into injury time with a point from Reilly counter-acted by an Anne Marie Murphy point for Foxrock.

That finished the scoring for the final but with only five points between the sides it made the seemingly never-ending injury time feel like an eternity for the Foxrock players, management and supporters.

But when the final whistle went they could all celebrate a deserved three in a row.

Kilmacud’s Cian O’Sullivan tackles Kevin Kindlon. Picture: Niall O’Connell

Crokes crack Castle code A STRONG start saw Kilmacud Crokes edge into the Dublin senior football championship semi-finals on Friday night, as early goals proved key against resilient Castleknock in a 2-8 to 1-10 win in Parnell Park.

It had looked like plain sailing for Crokes in the early stages, as they netted twice in the opening quarter of an hour to put Castleknock on the ropes, but Ciaran Kilkenny’s side have proven a battle-hardened outfit recently, and weren’t about to let their second ever run in the championship slip away easily.

Crokes strong start came courtesy of former Dublin man Pat Burke, who got hold of a misdirected Mark Vaughan score to ripple the net. Vaughan had already put over a challenging point of his own from out wide, giving Crokes an early 1-1 to nothing lead.

Paul Mannion was to do much of the damage and the recent All Ireland winner showed his class when he ripped through the Castleknock defence at pace on 14 minutes to bash home into the roof.

Castleknock hit back. It was a well-timed James Sherry leap and flick that got the team in blue and yellow back into the Parnell Park contest, as he beat the defence in leaping to meet a Kevin Kindlon point effort - heading wide - to flick it into the Crokes goal. For all their early energy and bravado, Crokes were then hit with a few comeback points, too, and went in with only a single point lead at 2-2 to 1-4.

Seamus O’Carroll had Castleknock level straight after halftime, and it soon became clear that nobody was going to run away with the contest, as Callum Pearson and Shane Boland exchanged scores.

Eventually, Mannion grabbed the game by the scruff, playing a key role in winning a series of frees, three of which he then converted to pull Crokes away.

Burke scored a point from play in the midst of them, too.

Castleknock started to edge back into the game, though, and last year’s finalists looked to have one last shot when Kilkenny slotted a confident free in the dying minutes to draw them back to within a point.

There was to be no repeat of last year’s heroics for the west Dubliners, though, who made it all the way to the final in 2016, having never previously won a senior championship game. Instead, it’s traditional powerhouse Crokes who progress to the sharp end - with the narrowest of victories, a 2-8 to 1-10 win under the floodlights.

CLUB NOTICEBOARD Parnells in the championship.

Good attendance at the “Keep your child safe on Social Media” on Wednesday in the club, organised by the football section. Speaker: Anne Mc Cormack MAM (Psych), ScDip Family Therapy, Psychotherapist.

See the club website for the next talk’s details.

NAOMH OLAF

ANOTHER fantastic performance by the senior footballers on Saturday night to beat Whitehall Colmcille 6-17 to 2-9 in their penultimate AFL2 league encounter.

This leaves

them top of the table with a difficult game against Raheny to come. Well done lads.

Well done also to the Junior 1 footballers who completed their AFL8 league programme as champions with a 100% record and were presented with the Dick Morrissey trophy.

The U-16 girls also recorded a fantastic double at the weekend with the camogie team reaching the final of their championship and the footballers keeping the dream of a championship double alive.

Great determination from the U-13 camogie team who reached the final of the shield

competition with a last gasp winner against Erin’s Isle.

Good finish to the championship by the minor A footballers, beating Lucan Sarsfields in their final group game but hard luck to the U-15 footballers who were knocked out of the A championship by the same opposition.

Golf Society outing to Newlands GC on Friday, October 13: timesheet available in the clubhouse.

Lotto numbers were 1, 18, 22. No winner; jackpot €1,100 next week.

SHANKILL

OUR juvenile academy is

for both boys and girls from four to six years of age is sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy and is in action every Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in Shanganagh Castle.

The cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription.

Qualified coaches are always in attendance and all equipment is supplied free of charge. So why not come along any Saturday morning and give the Academy a try.

Thank you Centra Bray; our club won a prize of 50 footballs in their recent

GAA in store promotion which were very much appreciated.

Plenty of action this weekend: on Saturday, the U-9 boys football team were away to St Patrick’s (P); the U-10 boys footballers entertained St Finian’s in the Castle and our U-13 girls football team had a brilliant challenge match with Ballinteer St John’s.

Sunday morning, we had our U-11 girls’ footballers playing Robert Emmets and the U-9 girls were also in action against St Mark’s; both games were played in the

Castle.

Great turn out for the foundation coaching course, the second part is on this Friday, October 6 at 7pm in Scoil Mhuire Shankill; Steve Davis, 087 6414123, has all the details.

First training session for the ladies adult football team was a brilliant success; training will continue at 11.30am this Saturday in Shanganagh Castle.

All abilities are catered for so check out our Facebook page and follow the link to the ladies Facebook group; e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.

com or contact Steve on 087 6414123.

The men’s adult football team have ambitions to climb up through the league divisions so new players are always welcome; contact Kevin on 086 8449902.

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Kilmacud Crokes senior hurlers are facing their second county quarter-final within seven days, facing Na Fianna on Sunday in Parnell Park. Picture: Steven Dagg

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KILMACUD Crokes have the chance to progress their Dublin senior hurling and football championship double dreams this weekend when the former side face off against Na Fianna in Parnell Park on Sunday.

It follows hot on the heels of the footballers’ 2-8 to 1-10 win over Castleknock to reach the final four of their competition.

For hurling mentor Kieran Dowling, he is relishing the challenge of facing Na Fianna as they pursue a seventh county title.

“From our point of view, Na Fianna are an up-and-coming team,” Dowling told GazetteSport. “They have won a lot of minor and Under21 titles over the last number of years. They are

very, very strong underage and have a couple of experienced players. This isn’t going to be an easy match for us.

“We are looking forward to it and are well prepared. We will be giving it everything we have to make sure we get across the line, but we recognise the quality that they have so, as I said already, it won’t be easy.”

Crokes’ last meeting with Na Fianna was in the league and ended in a 22-point loss for the Glenalbyn side. However, the likelihood of a repeat blow-out is minimal.

“It was the middle of July so we were missing our intercounty players,” Dowling continued.

“They were missing a couple of players as well so it showed the quality that they have. They gave us a right hammering on the day and they were well worth their victory.

“They have been reinvigorated under Declan Feeney’s management and he has a long history with Na Fianna in terms of bringing players through and bringing teams through.

“They are a top team and are only going to get better. We have to use our greater experience to make sure that we work our way through all the issues on the day and that we can deliver the performance that is needed to win.”

Crokes can take confidence going into the game, however, having recorded a four point win over St Vincent’s in their final group game.

“Playing St Vincent’s is never easy. They had beaten Ballygunner in a friendly a week or two before that so were very well prepared. We had played them in a league match were we got over the line by a point or two a couple of weeks before the championship game, so to do all that

and come away with the win on the day was very satisfying.”

As for the footballers, they dug out a real battle with Castleknock by a point and Crokes boss Gabriel Bannigan said the over-riding feeling was of “relief”.

“That was a tough championship game. We made a great start then made a few poor pass selections and let them back into it. Second half, we really had to grind it out and we did grind it out and the lads we brought in made the difference. The big thing is we are through to the semifinals but we have a lot of improving to do.

“Cian [O’Sullivan] and Paul [Mannion] really stood up; outstanding leadership from both of them.”

They meet Ballymun Kickhams in their semifinal.