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Potential closure of centre ‘deplorable’ REBECCA RYAN

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MEMBERS of the blind and visually impaired community are devastated over the potential closure of National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI) in Dun Laoghaire.

It has been reported that the closure has been threatened due to “lack of service users.”

On Friday a protest took place outside the offices calling for the vital service to remain open.

Michael Griffith is from Shankill and is visually impaired. He uses the service of the NCBI and told Dublin

Gazette how vital the service is to the users.

“I go down at least once a week.

We have various support groups there, a book club, coffee morning, meditation groups and they are very valuable to people who are visually impaired.

“There is excellent staff there. If you lose your cane or have trouble resetting your talking watch and all those kinds of things, you’re able to ring them up and they can help you.

It’s been an excellent service there for 14 years. It’s invaluable.”

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Tributes for ex Churchtown principal

TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a charity worker and former principal at a school in Churchtown who was killed in South Africa. John Curran (60) was fatally stabbed in Cape Town last Wednesday during a robbery in his apartment.

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CLOSURE THREAT DUE TO ‘LACK OF SERVICE USERS.’

Visually impaired oppose closure

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Mr Griffith said the service users were told they will be able to attend a centre in Tallaght, but that travelling there is not an option for many.

“It’s absolutely outrageous the way they’ve done this. And they did it without any consultation and have given minimum notice.

“After we protested, they held a meeting to tell us that they have a fantastic new centre up in Tallaght, that we’re spending €900,000 on it and that you are the luckiest people in the world, which is just so offensive.

“I’m from Shankill and a friend of mine tells me

Something for everyone at Marlay Craft Fair

The protest calling for the vital service to remain open

there’s absolutely no way that you can get from Shankill to Tallaght on public transport in less than one and three quarters of an hour.”

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Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP) was at the protest said it is “absolutely deplorable” to even think of a closure.

“If this closure went ahead a huge catchment

area from east Wicklow to Ringsend would have no NCBI office and huge numbers of the blind and visually impaired community would be at a complete loss.

“A lot of people on the protest are elderly and have serious mobility issues. The idea that they would have to go across to Tallaght is totally nonsensical.”

Deputy Boyd Barrett said the closure would also impact the staff in Dun Laoghaire as their jobs are now threatened.

Dublin Gazette got in touch with NCBI since the protest and they said that every effort will be made to continue with a local service.

“A positive meeting was held on Monday between the HSE (CHO6) and the NCBI to discuss the future of the NCBI Dun Laoghaire Office.

“It was agreed by both parties that NCBI’s service was much valued locally and that every effort should be made to continue with a local service to local people with sight loss.

“It has been agreed that NCBI would submit a revised proposal to CHO6 which will capture the growing need for services in Dun Laoghaire and the issues with the current provision and accessibility of services.”

MARLAY Craft Fair is taking place this weekend in aid of the charity Fighting Blindness.

Crafts people from all parts of Ireland will come to Marlay House to exhibit their work.

There is something for every taste with potters and jewellers, print makers, woodturners, soapmakers, jam, syrup and chutney makers, lovely knitwear and fleecy wear.

The cafe will also be open for the weekend.

Each year, a different charity to help run the event. This year Fighting Blindness will be there to explain to the public about the great service they provide to the blind and visually impaired.

Marlay will be able to give financial support to the charity from the fair.

Marlay Craft Fair takes place from November 16-18 at Marlay House in Rathfarnham on Friday evening 6-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm. Adults are €2.50 and children go free.

Farewell Funding to much- for LGBTI+ loved garda groups STEPASIDE community gathered in The Step Inn last week to bid farewell to their much loved community Guard Pat Cullen. Garda Cullen is one of the oldest Garda in Ireland and hung up his badge on November 6.

Pat said: “It was the most amazing night ever. Huge crowd from the community.”

Minister Josepha Madigan said: “[Pat] has served the people of Glencullan and Stepaside with dignity for 40 odd years, quietly resolving many issues as a community garda. I would like to thank him for his commitment to the area.”

Councillor Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB) said: “Tributes paid to Pat highlights the importance of community policing for all areas. Taking on the role of community guard brought Pat out into the community, getting to know people, especially in the rural areas and we mustn’t underestimate how this can enhance people’s quality of life.”

THE LGBTI+ organisations in Dublin Rathdown are set for a funding boost.

The funding of €3,140 is under the grant scheme for LGBTI+ Capacity Building initiatives for professional service providers who deal with young people.

Minister Josepha Madigan said: “This funding will make an important contribution towards improving the quality of services for LGBTI+ young people in towns and villages across Dublin Rathdown.

“The local organisation set to receive funding is The Irish Girl Guides who have units in Dundrum, Stillorgan, Stepaside, Kilternan and Sandyford.

“The objectives and actions associated with this goal will work towards the continued improvement of safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for LGBTI+ young people, and this new funding will go a long way towards achieving that goal.”

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EXPENDITURE

‘Council commits to €183m spend on services DUN LAOGHIARE RATHDOWN services are set to benefit from a €183m spend next year.

At the council’s recent budget meeting, expenditure of €183.8m was signalled for 2019 compared to €176.8 in 2018.

Areas to benefit from Budget 2019 include homeless services, universal grants to aid communities, an increase in inspections in the private rented sector, road restoration programmes, climate change initiatives, village cleanups, playgrounds and the roll-out of electric charging points.

Welcoming the 2019 Budget, An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Ossian Smyth said it reflects the council’s commitment to shaping and promoting a smart vibrant county which is attractive and accessible. “ T h e p rov i s i o n o f €150,000 towards Climate Change initiatives and the promotion of environmental initiatives is critical for future generations.

“I am pleased to see a continued allocation towards the upkeep of our high quality public realm with ongoing improvements to our beaches and bathing areas, and the provision of disability access to an additional two bathing areas in the county.

“I am particularly happy that this Budget is probusiness.”

This year saw the dissolution of the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company and the transfer of the harbour to the council.

The council said that “while the transfer presents significant challenges for the council, it is an unprecedented opportunity to bring the town and harbour together, and to develop a world-class marine harbour which can be sustainable, attract visitors and offer new possibilities to the county.”

CRUMLIN UNITED: CLUB RALLY TO COLLECT AS MANY TOYS AS POSSIBLE

Southside team kick off annual Xmas appeal RACHEL D’ARCY

A SOUTHSIDE football team are rallying around to collect as many toys as possible for their annual Christmas appeal, inspired by the daughter of one of their coaches.

Crumlin United became involved with Ellie’s Christmas appeal three years ago, after little Ellie became quite ill after her birth, almost missing her first visit from Santa at home as she recovered in Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Elaine Darcy, Ellie’s mum, says that the appeal

came about after her oldest son, Alex, was concerned about Ellie and the other children on the ward not making it home for Christmas.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Elaine said: “Ellie was born in 2014, and she had a serious heart condition and only one kidney and needed open heart surgery at just four months old. Things didn’t go as plan, so she ended up spending some time on life support in the ICU. “It was an extremely tough time for us, for me and my partner Shane and our two other little boys,

Alex and Alfie. We didn’t know if Ellie would pull through, and thank God, now four years later she’s just started Junior Infants.

“Alex, who was six at the time, was so concerned about whether she’d get to make it home for her first visit from Santa. Luckily, Ellie was home just in time for her first Christmas, but we decided that we wanted to help the other children who had to stay on the ward.

“We wanted to bring Santa to them, to bring some Christmas spirit.

Crumlin United were a big help to us, and they’ve

Elaine Darcy and little Ellie (right) pictured helping Santa Claus deliver presents and gifts as part of the Ellie’s Christmas Heart Appeal for Crumlin Children’s Hospital

helped us grow the campaign year on year. Their members donate so much to the Ellie’s Christmas Heart Appeal, and then they even came up with the idea of having a family fun day where proceeds go to the hospital as well.”

Presents are left under the tree in Crumlin United’s canteen, before being brought to Crumlin. This year, Ashleaf Shopping

Centre are also allowing them to collect toys from underneath their Christmas tree, sharing the space with the St Vincent de Paul shoebox appeal.

Ellie’s school, Assumption Primary School, are also setting up a tree in the school where children and their parents can donate.

Elaine said: “It’ll be running until just before Christmas week, and then

Santa Claus will visit the ward just before Christmas to give all the boys and girls their presents. It’s incredible to see their little faces light up.

“A former referee from the Dublin District School Boy league, Eddie Magill, kindly gives his time to be our Santa, with Ellie, Alex and Alfie and some other kids going along too as his little helpers.”

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DEATH: CHARITY WORKER JOHN CURRAN WAS KILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA

Tributes pour in for former Churchtown principal REBECCA RYAN

TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a charity worker and former principal at a school in Churchtown who was killed in South Africa.

John Curran (60) was fatally stabbed in Cape Town last Wednesday during a robbery in his apartment.

South African Police

have released CCTV images to identify a man they want to question in relation to the murder.

He was due to come home to Ireland within the next two weeks after completing a two-year contract as director of education for Mellon Educate and was staying on vacation in Cape Town for a number of weeks.

He was a volunteer

for the education charity, working tirelessly to renovate schools and improve the standard of education for those less fortunate in townships in South Africa.

The father of four was the principal of The Good Shepherd National School in Churchtown for 16 years from 1989 -2005.

In a statement, the school said: “An inno-

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John Curran (60) was fatally stabbed in Cape Town last Wednesday

vative educator, John’s vision and enthusiasm still influence our ethos and can be seen at work throughout our school today. We are proud to continue the work he began here in 1989.

“We know that many of you share our fond memories of John. He will be sadly missed by parents, staff, past pupils and all those in the wider Good Shepherd school community.”

Local Minister Josepha Madigan also expressed her sadness at the news.

“John was well known in education circles in

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Dublin Rathdown and served the children of Churchtown well during his many years teaching at Good Shepard NS. “At a national level he was involved in numerous projects with Irish Principals Primary Network over the years.

“His legacy in the area of education is a significant one. He will be sadly missed.”

CEO of Mellon Educate Niall Mellon said: “John was much loved by everyone who met him and especially by the thousands of children he helped during his time

with Mellon Educate.”

Many have been paying tribute to Mr Curran on social media.

Caroline McKeown said: “Terribly sad news about John. Always a warm greeting and great enthusiasm for education.”

Gerry Molumby said: “@mrsjmmccarthy and my wife Fiona worked closely with this great man this summer in South Africa and before.

“He left the world a better place and his physical and spiritual legacy that you can point to and walk on today and tomorrow and forever.”

Vinyl Festival coming to Dun Laoghaire this weekend

THE much-anticipated Vinyl Festival is hitting Dun Laoghaire this weekend.

Taking place over three days, the festival will involve a collection of talks and discussions relating to all aspects of vinyl recordings from writing, recording, producing and performing, down to examining sleeve design and liner notes.

The line-up of special guests include Oscar nominated filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson, singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher, Gavin Friday, Joe Jackson, the Horslips and many more.

Established radio DJ’s Dave Fanning and Tom Dunne will act as moderators and interviewers for several of the discussions.

Events will take place in a selection of venues around Dun Laoghaire including The Lexicon Library Studio, The National Maritime Museum and Eblana College.

Brian O’ Flaherty and Neil Goodman, Directors of the Dun Laoghaire Vinyl Festival commented on how the festival came

Festival directors Neil Goodman and Brian O’Flaherty

about: “A love of music, the excitement at the return of an old format that many felt was gone and a wish to celebrate it in our local community; these are the reasons we decided to create the Dun Laoghaire Vinyl Festival.”

Tickets for the Festival on November 16 to 18 start at €10 plus booking fee from www.vinylfestival.ie

AN appeal has been made for all interested in marking the centenary of the struggle for Irish independence throughout Dun Laoghaire Rathdown.

Relatives of those who played an active role locally are especially requested to make contact with a newly formed non-politically aligned organising committee.

The highlights of the proposed centenary events will include remembrance of Patrick Moran - in whose honour Dun Laoghaire’s Moran Park and Moran House are named - the changing of “Kingstown” back to Dun Laoghaire, and the killing of James McIntosh by British forces at the Royal Marine Hotel.

All interested are invited to contact either James Brady on 085-1683289 or by email on Jkevinbrady@ gmail.com, or Breasal Ó Caollaí at Costello Jewellers, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.

Special play at Dominican College Sion Hill DOMINICAN College Sion Hill in Blackrock are putting on a special play this week.

‘Play’ is performed, created and devised by the students.

It is about six lives intertwining in a very unexpected way.

What could six teenage girls who meet in a forest possibly have in common?

Only the telling of their stories will reveal what lies behind them.

Play takes place today (Thursday) November 15 and Friday 16.

Tickets are €10 and will be sold at the door on the night.

Doors opens at 7.30pm with the play starting at 8pm.

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PEOPLE : CATHERINE FULVIO HEADS TO OZ TO COOK DUBLIN WOMAN’S FAVOURITE FARE

Irish dish Down Under proves there’s just no taste like home SYLVIA POWNALL

D U B L I N m u m Ka te Sweetman has sent a taste of home to her daughter Sarah in Australia with the help of TV chef Catherine Fulvio.

Legal secretary Kate cooked 27-year-old Sarah’s favourite dish – vegetable soup and soda bread – while Catherine flew it

10,000 miles to deliver it Down Under.

Her culinary exploits feature on RTE’s Taste Like Home which airs next Monday, November 19, and showcases the coastal charms of both Lusk and Sydney.

Catherine spends time with Kate and her husband Noel at Lusk Round Tower before they get

down to business in the kitchen.

Kate revealed: “When Sarah lived at home we always did things together and this was a way for us to do something together even though we live a million miles apart.

“The whole idea of bringing your family dish to a loved one abroad is such an emotional idea

and it struck a chord with me right from series one when I first saw it.

“Sarah had gone to Australia a few months before and I thought the whole concept of bringing families together across different parts of the world was just fabulous.”

Catherine flies to Sydney to replicate Kate’s dish and bring a taste of ‘mammy’s cooking’ to Sarah and her partner, Aaron Howley.

She visits Sydney Opera House, gets a tour of the historic Rocks area and learns about Aussie Rules Football from Irish player Colin O’Riordan from Tipperary.

Needless to say, Sarah – who works for IT giants DXC Technology and is based in Sydney’s central business district – is bowled over by the visit.

When she first moved to Sydney she and fitness trainer Aaron both joined the Young Irelands GAA team to make new friends

Dublin mum Kate Sweetman (right) shared her cooking style with TV chef Catherine Fulvio – so that she could recreate her daughter Sarah’s favourite dish in Sydney

and keep homesickness at bay.

She said: “The idea behind the show is very touching. When families are so far apart this brings us closer. Myself and Aaron had a great day filming in Sydney.

“I was delighted to taste some homemade soda bread and Catherine made us feel so comfortable, it was great to have an ‘Irish mammy’ with us.”

Taste of Home airs on RTE One next Monday at 7.30pm.

Sarah Sweetman and her partner, Aaron Howley

Parents warned to be alert after an alleged attempted abduction REBECCA RYAN

PARENTS are being warned after an alleged attempted abduction of a student from a local school.

The incident took place last Friday, November 9 at around 4.30pm as a 15-year-old boy from Wesley College was going home from a work experience placement on the Ballinteer Road area of Dundrum.

In a letter sent to parents, school principal Christopher Woods, wrote:

“I would ask you to have a discussion with your child/children about this and ask them to be aware and to take due care, when walking to and from school.”

Gardai told Dublin Gazette that they are investigating the alleged suspicious approach and that enquiries are ongoing.

Cllr Lettie Mc Carthy (Lab) is calling on locals to be extra vigilant when out walking. She said: “This must have been a very frighten-

ing experience for the youngster involved and I am relieved that they had the wherewithal to remain safe.

“I would share the advice from Mr Woods and hope similar letters will be sent from other schools in the area.

“All of us should be aware when walking, especially on our own, and avoid wearing earphones or using our phones which can be a distraction and prevent us from being alert to our surroundings,” she said.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

A revolution of music T HE world premiere of ‘78 Revolution’, composed by Niall Vallely who is joined by a stellar cast of musicians playing a musical piece which explores the interaction between live musicians and pre-recorded material at Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire

Caoimhín Vallely

Zoe Conway

Kate Ellis

Niall Vallely

Mick O’Brien

Mick McAuley

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Cathy Toal and Marina Shaughnessey

Sarah Magliocco

Michelle Reggazoli Stone

Jenni Fenlon

Aimee Connolly

All aboard for makeup launch

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IMEE Connolly was joined by well known face as she celebrated the launch of Sculpted by Aimee’s “The Custom Edition” Palette. The range sees a refillable palette that can be customized with whatever pans you want spanning the 12 pans the brand has to offer.

Makeup lovers can create their own bespoke palette from the extensive new line of 3 bronzers, 3 cream bases, 3 powder highlighters and 3 blushers.

Guests celebrated in style with Aimee on board the Vintage Tea Tour Bus where they enjoyed afternoon tea and a demonstration of her latest offering on an afternoon drive across Dublin.

Mark Rogers

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Winter Wonder Land

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great festival of fun at Alpine Fest which took place at the Ski Club of Ireland in Kilternan, Co. Dublin over the weekend. All levels of skiers enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and tubing over an action packed festival. Get ready for your ski holiday with super facilities suitable from 4 years to the young at heart! All levels and abilities are catered for from total beginners to experts. See www.skiclub.ie for more info. Picture Jason Clarke

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CHRISTMAS: EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TOYMAKER HAS AN EXTRA BUSY IRISH SCHEDULE AHEAD

There’s a lot of Clause to celebrate as Santa set to visit Dublin REBECCA RYAN

IT WON’T be long until most of us – particularly children – look to the skies in the hopes of spotting Santa Claus on his busy night delivering toys across Ireland.

However, before Santa’s busiest night of the year, the man himself is warming up for his special delivery service by calling to lots of places around Dublin and the country.

He’s had some tough scheduling choices, but his elves have carefully arranged a schedule to let him meet as many children here as possible.

We’ve rounded up some of his toy-mendous stops around the capital in the coming weeks. And, even if Santa isn’t yet listed as visiting everywhere below, you can be sure to find a lot of festive fun at all of these places ...

Powerscourt Centre, city centre Powerscourt Townhouse Centre switch on their Christmas light today (Thursday, November 15).

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is always a wonderful destination during the festive season, and this month it will be again illuminating its South William Street façade in the city centre.

Its switch-on event will take place from 6pm with music, fanfare and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. All are welcome to attend.

Liffey Valley, Lucan Santa Claus and his elves will be special VIP guests at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Lucan on Saturday, November 21 at 4.15pm.

He will be saying hello to all the boys and girls and will remind them to post their present list to the North Pole in plenty of time for the big day.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, with entertainment from 3pm,

and Santa’s arrival sure to wow west Dubliners at 4.15pm.

They’ll also be able to visit Santa in his Winter Wonderland grotto and receive a special present.

The Square Towncentre, Tallaght Santa will be arriving at The Square Towncentre, Tallaght at 5pm on Saturday, November 24, bringing a sprinkling of early Christmas magic to the bustling centre.

After the big arrival, Santa will also spend plenty of time at his Ice Cave Grotto on Level 2 until Christmas Eve before he leaves with Rudolph for Christmas.

Santa wants to remind all the boys and girls to bring their Christmas list.

For further information, see www.thesquare.ie/ santas-ice-cave-grotto.

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Not to miss out Blanchardstown, Santa’s coming to busy Blanchardstown Shop-

ping Centre by helicopter, no less, this Saturday, November 17 at 11am.

S a n t a ’s l e a v i n g Rudolph and the reindeers back at the North Pole to continue their training for the big night ahead, but we hear he can’t wait to meet Blanchardstown children, so come along to help give him a great Blanchardstown welcome.

Nutgrove Shopping Centre Despite his busy schedule, Santa is also calling to Nutgrove Shopping Centre on Friday, November 23 at 7pm.

We hear from Santa’s helpers that there’ll be lots of great, free family fun with festive characters, face-painting, balloon modelling, a DJ and more adding to the buzz.

Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre Back in the city centre, and Santa will be at Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre to help Dubs and everyone get in the

We’ve made a list that you won’t have to check twice – despite being very, very busy, Santa Claus is calling to lots of places all around Dublin from this week onwards, so check here where you can see the great man himself

Christmas spirit.

Santa is said to be delighted that he’ll be turning on the centre’s Christmas lights from 3pm this Sunday, November 18.

Dundrum Town Centre Today (Thursday, November 15) is a busy day for Santa – he’ll also be popping up at 6pm at Dundrum Town Centre.

S a n t a’s a r r iv a l to Dundrum Town Centre promises to be a Christmas cracker with singing from The Charming Soubrettes, a performance of Beauty and the Beast by the DLR Mill Theatre and a showcase of talent by Miss Ali’s Stage School that will all take place in front of Santa’s Grotto on Town Square.

Santa’s elves will also be on hand to entertain and rally the crowd before Santa arrives.

Airfield Estate, Dundrum A i r f i e l d E s t a te h a s announced the return of its old-fashioned Christmas Experience, on selected dates from November 24 to December 23.

Fun festivities include face painting, penning letters to Santa, meeting Santa, storytelling, baking, art workshops, and a magical trip onboard the North Pole Express for a trip around the estate.

This year, Airfield Estate are supporting Team HOPE. Families who bring a new toy for Team HOPE will receive a

free family picture on the stunning Santa Sleigh.

On Saturday, December 8, Airfield will host special ASD and hearingimpaired Santa sessions with sensory-friendly options and sign interpreters.

Tickets for the Airfield Estate Christmas Experience are €22.50 per child and €12.50 per adult.

Children’s ticket includes a gift; babies under one year are welcome at no charge, though there is an additional cost if a gift is required.

Santa at Croke Park Have you ever wondered what it takes to become one of Santa’s trusty elves? If so, you can’t miss the magical new Elves In Training experi-

ence at the GAA Museum in Croke Park from November 24.

At the Santa Experience, your family will wander through a behindthe-scenes candy cane trail, catching glimpses along the way of how the elves get fit and ready for the season ahead and their big day.

You can meet and greet with Santa, where every child will receive a gift and get their photo taken, along with complimentary admission to the GAA Museum.

The festivities get underway from Saturday, November 24, and will run on select dates until Saturday, December 23.

Pre-booking online is essential to avoid disappointment.

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CharityGifts

The Gazette’s Gift Guide

WITH Christmas just a few short weeks away – eek! – all minds are focused on the perfect gifts for our loved ones, close friends, the office Secret Santa and more.

It can be difficult to put your finger on exact-

ly what’s best to buy, with so many different options out there, but have no fear.

We’ve put together some of our top picks of what’s on offer this festive season for the special people in our lives, from techy gifts to

beauty and more.

There’s gifts for every age and every budget, to hopefully help out with all your shopping as we approach the full swing of holiday season in the coming weeks.

For him:

For her:

Magical Malahide Moments calendar MALAHIDE volunteer extraordinaire Nicky Cleere (right, pictured with Mayor of Fingal, FG Cllr Anthony Lavin) has launched a calendar to raise funds for two local causes close to his heart, Malahide Tidy Towns and St Sylvester’s U15 football team.

Magical Malahide Moments would make an ideal Christmas gift. It costs €8 and is available for sale in Manor Books, St Sylvester’s GAA clubhouse and the local church café. The calendar is selling fast - so make sure you don’t miss out!

Charity donations

CND Vinalux Bauble €20.95 Gym + Coffee Big Box €100

Chri st note ian Lacr oi book €56 x Curiosi té

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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay headphones €299

Gym + Coffee Big Box €100

Accessorize statement earrings €14.90

Tayto Park gifts €Misc

Signed and Sealed Tour of Slane Distillery €60

THIS year, for the person who may have everything, consider a charitable donation in their name.

Rise Rwanda is an Irish non-profit charity helping to educate vulnerable children in Rwanda. Founder Patricia O’Neill said: “We sponsor vulnerable children’s education in rural Rwanda, covering the cost of school fees, transport to and from school, equipment, books, medical insurance, uniforms, and food costs when they are at home.”

Donations include €15 (which will pay for a child’s medical insurance), €23 (for a child’s school uniform), €28 (for a child’s school books), €117 (for two school meals per day for a child, for a year), or €250 (to finance one business venture).

Best of all, 100% of donations go directly into the fund. For further information, see riserwanda.com.

Children’s book for Crumlin Hospital

Spotlight Whitening Gift set €50

Beoplay E6 earphones €299

Something for the travel bug in your life this Xmas WHO doesn’t dream of a hot getaway as the cold weather draws in? Everyone needs a little break, with travel vouchers the perfect gift for someone aching to go see the world.

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CHILDREN’S author EJ Leeson has launched a hardback version of her Johnny Magory stories to raise much-needed funds for CMRF Crumlin.

EJ and her daughter Layla each have first-hand experience of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

Emma-Jane suffered from

chronic asthma as a child, while her daughter Layla was born with a cleft lip and has undergone surgery at the Hospital.

Johnny Magory, the main character in the books, is six years old and usually good, but sometimes bold! The aim of EJ’s books is to instil a sense of pride in young children about Ireland while enjoying this mischievous little boy’s adventures.

All three Johnny Magory titles will be included in the special edition hardback, and available at all bookshops or online at www.johnnymagory.com. The book retails at €16.99 and a donation of €1 from each book sale will go directly to CMRF.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE LANDMARK’S MOST POPULAR FEATURES

THE NATIONAL WAX MUSEUM IS LOCATED BETWEEN WESTMORLAND STREET AND D’OLIER STREET IN THE CITY CENTRE

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE NATIONAL WAX MUSEUM

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LUCIE WEIDENAUER

HE National Wax Museum is located in the city centre of Dublin right next to the Liffey in the Lafayette Building, offering a number of attractions for kids, teenagers and adults.

It was first opened in 1983 in North Dublin and even then it was one of the most famous sites in the city.

In 2005, it closed for a number of years, and reopened in 2009 in the historic Foster Place building, the Armoury, until it moved into the Lafayette building,.

You can visit famous figuresand pose for funny pictures with the realistic statues. The museum is divided into sections like the Irish writers room, or the entertainment section. You can learn a lot in the science section or get yourself scared in the chambers of horror. Be careful you don’t get lost in the mirror maze, so that at the end of the tour you can make your very own wax hand. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10am to 10pm.

IRISH WRITERS ROOM

CHAMBER OF HORRORS

WAX WORLD

HIGHLIGHT: Taking a picture with the writers

HIGHLIGHT: The moving wax figures

BEST FEATURE: Sit on the Nimbus 2000

Here you can meet the most famous writers in irish history, like the well known and much beloved author James Joyce.

Further on there’s Samuel Beckett, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and winner of the Noble Prize in literature in 1969 and William Butler Yeats, another Nobel Prize winner, even the first irish person who won it.

George Bernard Shaw, is in the writers room as well, he wrote many plays and is also a winner of the Nobel Prize. Last person in the room is Sean O’Casey a dramatist and memoirist, who lived from 1880 to 1964. The writers room is definitely worth a visit.

This special section of the museums is only for the bravest of visitors.

Here you can see the wax figure of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Bram Stoker created the typical image of a vampire, with fangs, pale skin and the mysterious habit to sleep in a coffin during the day., and will certainly give you a fright.

But this is not the only character you wouldn’t like to meet in a dark alley.

There’s also Hannibal Lecter from the silence of the lambs and many other monsters. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult and the section can be skipped.

Dracula is not the only bat in the Wax Museum, in the wax world you can find the dark knight: Batman!

From the school of witchcraft and wizardry there are Harry Potter and Mad Eye Moody.

The magical world invented by Joanne K. Rowling is always a highlight for the kids and you can even sit on the famous Nimbus 2000.

Of course there’s also something for the toddlers, like Bob the Builder, Peppa Pig or Spongebob.

This is the perfect section for kids to have fun and feel like their living a dream between their heroes.

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MAGAZINE

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

HONOURING LOST LOVED-ONES PRESENTER Ray D’Arcy launched the inaugural LauraLynn online ‘Memory Tree’ campaign which honours those who have passed away while supporting Ireland’s only children’s hospice, LauraLynn. The public can sponsor a digital star on the Tree and commemorate those special to them, sharing memories in the beautiful Book of Treasured Memories while supporting LauraLynn.

You can sponsor a star on the Tree for €5 and help create a magical, twinkling tree of remembrance this Christmas. Also pictured is Des, Olive, Ronan and Lily Tumulty who are remembering their daughter and sister Katie who passed away in 2014, age 4. Picture: Andres Poveda

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Light up for LauraLynn LAURALYNN’S Annual tree-lighting ceremony of the LauraLynn Memory Tree will take place on Sunday, November 25 from 3.30-5.30pm in the grounds of LauraLynn.

Ray D’Arcy will be the MC of the festivities, featuring A Glor and the Symantec Choir, Hollypark Girls National School Choir, The Legato Singers and the charity’s very own LauraLynn Choir, who will be providing non-stop entertainment and carolling throughout the event.

You can pick up a Passport to Light Up LauraLynn when you arrive and get it stamped as you make

your way through the winter wonderland.

You can then redeem your Light Up Vouchers for treats from The Leopardstown Inn, Starbucks, Sweet Churro and Crepe Box. Festive fun and games will take place at the Elves Workshop and a full Christmas shop will be available for cards, wrapping paper and decorations.

Festivities start at 3.30pm with the main Light Up and fireworks taking place at 5.m. Tickets are limited and are available to purchase from Eventbrite.ie Parking will be available in the Leopardstown Racecourse car park.

Samba your way to this great gig AWARD-winning, immersive entertainment company elrow are making their Dublin debut this weekend bringing their vibrant Brazilian jungle carnival theme to the city.

Samodrowmo do Brasil will transform District 8 and Tivoli Theatre with intricate, flamboyant production, stilt-walking samba dancers, lively street theatre and some of the biggest names in dance music for a party to remember.

Renowned party starter Melé, resident

George Privatti and Spanish party starter WADEwill take the reins on both days, with Kaily, local selector Andrew Azara and Hidden Agenda offering support on Friday, November 16.

Providing the soundtrack on Saturday November 17 will be Dublin duo Boots & Kats, most well known for their ‘Feels So Good’ stomper, the Nic Fanciulli-endorsed Rebuke,Emma Jai and Bedlam DJs. Taking place from on November 16-17 at District 8 and Tivoli Theatre, see www.elrow.com.

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Wild Kids: The Seahorse Man makes his silver screen return

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

A cracking Christmas party competition!

THE CHRISTMAS countdown has officially begun!

We have teamed up with the stunning fourstar Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney, to give one lucky reader the chance to win 4 tickets for one of the hotel’s upcoming Christmas party nights.

The lucky winner can decide between tickets for the ‘Mack Fleetwood’ Party Night on the 7th December or the ‘Beatles for Sale’ Party Night taking place on Saturday, 15th December.

Guests will enjoy a festive cocktail reception on arrival followed by a delicious 4-course meal. After the live performances’ guests can dance the night away with a DJ and late bar until 2am.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, email your name, contact details and the answer to the following question, with the subject line ‘Christmas at the Castle’: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel is located in: A. Lucan B. Swords

C. Killiney Priced at just €59 per person, the

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Christmas party nights offer superb value for a Christmas night out in a truly magical setting.

The hotel is also offering special party night accommodation prices, starting at €99 Single B&B mid-week and €120 Single B&B Friday and Saturday evenings, while Double occupancy is €125 midweek and €150 on Friday and Saturday.

For more information on booking your perfect Christmas party night, simply contact the hotel on 01-2305558 or email: reservations@fitzpatricks.com.

It’s a ski-mendous win for one reader DUBLIN Gazette had a superb response to our ski lesson giveaway on November 1, in association with the Ski Club of Ireland, which offered one lucky winner a ski lesson for two adults and two children in the National Snowsports Centre in Kilternan, and a €25 voucher for Great Outdoors.

Sadly, there can be only one winner for

this great prize. We put all the entrants who correctly answered: “Where is the National Snowsports centre located?

A) Lucan B) Kilternan C) Smithfield” (the correct answer was Kilternan) into a hat, and the winner picked at random was Katie McKinnon. Congratulations, Katie, and have a great time hitting the slopes!

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DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Lupa is a handsome, one-year old Pit Bull Terrier who is currently looking for a calm home where he can relax .

He is a sensitive dog who lacks self-confidence, so he will need an understanding owner who will allow him to build up his confidence gradually.

With some positive reward-based training and patience, there is no doubt that he will come on leaps and bounds. Lupa has never lived with another dog but he is happy meeting his doggy pals while out on his daily walks. He is looking for someone who has some

experience with shy dogs and is willing to give him a second chance with a loving family.

If you think you have room in your heart for Lupa, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50.

Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ella Deguzman and Sonja Mohlich David McWilliams with Bono pictured at the launch of David McWilliams new book Renaissance Nation in Cliff Townhouse . Picturea: Peter Houlihan

Renaissance Nation

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HE timely and brilliant new state-of-the-nation from David McWilliams traces the course of a generation of change makers and asks: Where do we go from here? Published in the wake of the overwhelming decision to repeal the 8th amendment, and book ended by two very different Papal visits, in Renaissance Nation, David McWilliams returns to trace how a generation of change makers, The Pope’s Children – those born in and around the pope’s 1979 visit to Ireland – have quietly rewritten the rules for Ireland.

The book was launched among special guests at the Cliff Towhouse in St. Stephen’s Green recently.

James Addie and Karl Dunbar

Cassie Stokes Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Gadgets galore for tech fans

T Deirdre Conroy and Sean Hayes

Alice McWilliams and Ann Kearns

ech fans gathered at Dublin’s stylish Morrison Hotel in Ormond Quay for the launch of Three’s new exclusive partnership with Chinese-based smart device companyXiaomi, a brand which is already generating huge interest.

As part of the partnership, which is sure to be a milestone for the Irish device market, Three will introduce three Xiaomi handsets and nine connected smart products from the Xiaomi Eco system range, providing consumers with the ultimate choice of devices for their connected lives.

Amy Hanton and Ann-Marie O’Brien

Katherine Bie

Jaime Ibar and Laura Camunas

Leanne Moore

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A LITTLE LOOK AT THE BIG SCREEN

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | TRIBUTES PAID TO THE LATE STAN LEE, A UNIQUELY MARVEL-LOUS CHARACTER

A truly singular creative visionary TRIBUTES have been flowing in across the cinema and publishing world to the late, great and truly unique Stan Lee, who died on Monday, aged 95.

Born in his beloved Manhattan, the kid who grew up in a struggling family during The Great Depression would go on to be the driving force behind a global brand that would make a vast amount of money – Marvel-related films from the past 10 years have made $17.6bn at the box office alone.

However, Stan’s true value lies far from the box office, with the charismatic, avuncular writer creating, and co-creating, a staggering amount of characters, worlds and

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plots that have influenced pop culture for decades, becoming more popular than ever recently.

Such was his singular influence, it’s possible to link a great many projects across cinema, television and gaming directly back to his fabulously fertile mind alone, ensuring a media legacy that will far outlive the late, great man himself.

A roll call of just some of his iconic characters – Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and the X-Men,

Part of the fun of any Marvel project was spotting Stan Lee’s cameos (right), with Stan turning in a huge amount of hammily enjoyable characters

to name but a few – has characters any writer would kill to have on their resume, but for Stan, they were all just one of his many, many treasured children.

His career wasn’t without plenty of bumps – his well-publicised legal tussles with artists such as Jack Kirby over who created what, exactly, hinted at some of the behind-

the-scenes bickering that’s often found when huge success strikes.

However, for many years now Stan was feted internationally, with his success relatively late in

life drawing warm praise and critical acclaim.

It’s fair to say that he played a unique role in lifting comic characters and worlds from the realm of pulp fiction and kids’

publishing into a format that, today, draws critical analysis, mass appeal and respect without a second’s thought.

Truly, we won’t see his like again ...

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICKWEEK OF THE

NOVEMBER 18 & 20 (SUNDAY) Interpol @ Olympia Theatre, €51 DINGY rockers enjoy a three night run at the Olympia Theatre, where their pulsating melodies are sure to shake the rafters.

NOVEMBER 15 (THURSDAY)

RANELAGH’S EMOTIVE

SISTER ACT

Jax Jones @ The Academy, €25

NOVEMBER 16 (FRIDAY) Mumford and Sons @ 3Arena, sold out Roy Ayers @ Sugar Club, €25 Vance Joy @ Olympia Theatre, €26 Shakey Graves @ Vicar Street, €25 Fields + Ivan Nicolas Nimbus @ Whelan’s, €12 Proper Micro NV @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €5 Samantha Harvey @ The Academy 2, €15

NOVEMBER 17 (SATURDAY) Perfect @ The Academy, €42+ Join Me In The Pines @ Whelan’s, €16.50 Motions @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €8

NOVEMBER 18 (SUNDAY) Now v Now @ Sugar Club, €20 The False and the Fair @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 You Me At Six @ The Academy, sold out

NOVEMBER 19 (MONDAY) Florence and the Machine @ The 3Arena, sold out Ms Welch and her band are one of the iconic acts of pop rock in recent years, with a sound based around delicate verses, blazing choruses and extraordinary vocals.

Hailu Mergia @ Sugar Club, €18

NOVEMBER 20 (TUESDAY) Antonio Sanchez + Migration @ Sugar Club, €23 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6

NOVEMBER 21 (WEDNESDAY) Dashboard Confessional @ The Academy, €32 Free Love @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €15 The Headhunders @ Sugar Club, €25

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ARRON’s emergence into the Irish music scene has been a slow burner. In fact, in a sense their soulful, organic-sounding harmonies and lyrically intense melodies have been brewing since birth.

T h e two s i s t e r s , Meabh and Mella Carron (who’s band borrow their surname as a moniker, CARRON) have dabbled in music for years, but it took a personal crisis to push them from a covers band to delicate, folksy originals.

Specifically, it was Mella’s long-term sickness a few years ago had the girls chasing dreams. “It was a hard time, but it brought our whole family together around the music,” Meabh explains.

“Mella was in and out of hospital for about a year and a half. We started writing original music in that time, and our first EP was about our relationship as sisters. One of our songs, ‘Prison Robes’, is actually about Mella’s sick-

ness. The opening line is ‘we’re never ready for attack’, because the illness used to come on like that, very sudden. It felt like an attack to all of us.”

There’s real poignance in the pair’s gentle songs, which have since grown to include a number one Irish single in ‘Battle Lines’ (produced

by Gavin Glass), an EP entitled ‘Roots’, and melancholy new single ‘Even Sad Birds Sing’.

Since their early successes, the sisters have converted the spare room in their parent’s Ranelagh home into a rehearsal studio, and have a series of new releases on the horizon.

“It’s really great having somewhere we’re r e a l l y c o m fo r t a b l e to rehearse,” Meabh

explains. “We were renting spaces in town, all that money was getting eaten up, now we have our own personal space, it’s all go. We can focus on other things, and it’s really helping us move forward.”

“Our guitarist Darragh McGrath co-writes with us,” Meabh says of the tunes. “He’s amazingly talented, he thinks in music, but he does not care for lyrics. A lot of our lyrics are open to interpretation. They’re not crystal clear to listeners. We want to to be accessible to lots of people, but they are about our lives.”

“One time someone guessed not only what a song was about, but who it was about,” Mella says. “That was a bit weird. Usually, no

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one really knows the backstory, and it can be nice that it’s just us that know the real meaning. We connect on stage because we both know what we’re singing about. It can very emotional. I can’t even look at Meabh for ‘Prison Robes’ because I know I’ll start crying.”

“We’re very different,” Mella adds, citing her love of country music, garnered from the pair’s dad, and Meabh’s preference for more mainstream and indie acts. “We have totally different taste in music and in clothes, and different interests.

We don’t look like sisters. We sound the same, though, so much so that

our parents can’t tell us apart on the phone.

Being different works for this. It works well,” she laughs.

“We’ve got a bit heavier, a bit rockier than we thought we would on the new stuff,” Meabh adds, “but we’re not in any rush to move forward. We’d like this to be a career, but we’ll take our time. There are a few more songs coming, and there might be an EP sometime in the New Year.”

“Our new song, ‘Even Sad Birds Sing’ looks back on the last few years. It can be really sad, but birds still sing if there’s a terrible storm outside. Life doesn’t stop.

“That’s what it’s been about for us. We have to live with Mella’s illness every day, and it’s made us all closer. It wouldn’t work if we couldn’t be honest with it.”

Carron showcase their new material in their last gig of 2018 at the Grand Social, Dublin on December 5th, with tickets on sale now at €10

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND MORE

ENTERTAINMENT

Irish film slated for Netflix animation QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

NETFLIX have revealed a whole slate of kids and family programming coming to the streaming giant over the next four years, including an Irish production.

The US based company made the announcement at last week’s Web Summit, revealing that nearly 60% of Netflix members globally regularly enjoy family content, particularly animation.

In response to the huge demand, several series and feature films have been commissioned by the company, with the first round due to be debuted in 2019, with releases continuing on a regular basis up to 2022.

One of the feature films, slated for release in 2021, is the Irish made My Father’s Dragon, delivered by renowned animation studio Cartoon Saloon. My Father’s Dragon s a 2D animated family feature film from director Nora

Twomey, who also directed The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner.

It’s written by Meg LeFauve, who has worked on modern Disney classics Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur, with story by Meg LeFauve and John Morgan, who are also executive producers.

Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn of Mockingbird Pictures are producing together with Paul Young of Cartoon Saloon and Tomm Moore.

The movie will be based on the Newbery Honoured children’s novels by Ruth Stiles Gannett, and tells the story of young run-away Elmer Elevator, who searches for a captive Dragon on Wild Island and finds much more than he could ever have anticipated.

Alan Moloney and Ruth Coady of Parallel Films will also serve as executive producers alongside Gerry Shirren.

Other releases to be expected are Kid Cosmic in 2020, an animated series in production from Craig McCracken of The Powerpuff Girls

and Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends fame., about a young boy who dreams of becoming a hero - and his dream comes true.

A host of stars, including Maya Rudolph, Ricky Gervais and Alessia Cara, will all feature in The Willoughbys in 2020, a feature film about the four Willoughby children who are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their old-fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create a new and modern family.

“We know that there is no one type of family.

We embrace all kinds of creators so we can tell unique and diverse stories that resonate with each and every Netflix family,” said Melissa Cobb, Vice President of Kids and Family at Netflix With our slate of global original animated feature films and series, we want to give families more moments to share the laughter, wonder and connection that comes from being immersed in a great story.”

TV | A GRITTY LOOK AT IRELAND’S ‘DIRECT PROVISION’ SYSTEM

Taken Down is filling the Love/Hate hole RACHEL D’ARCY

THE creators of Love/Hate are blessing Irish screens again with their unique brand of gritty drama with new show, Taken Down.

After it’s debut two weeks ago, the show has managed to get people talking about one of the most serious issues facing our country today - direct provision.

Following the discovery of the body of young Nigerian girl Esme (Marlen Madenge) at a bus stop, an investigation is opened to probe the circumstances surrounding her death.

This leads inspector Jen Rooney (Lynn Rafferty ) to a nearby direct provision centre, where asylumseekers are housed and processed. The residents refuse to talk to anyone; afraid that speaking up could lead to deportation.

The series follows the detectives as they delve into and discover the world where refugees exist, and the impact that the unfolding investigation has on

Sean Fox as Fitzer, Lynn Rafferty as Jen and Orla Fitzgerald as Niamh (above), and Aïssa Maïga as Abeni (right).

Pictures: Bernard Walsh

those living in the centre and their fragile lives.

Some of the refugees find themselves under suspicion in surprising ways.

Others have traumas from their past unearthed by the police attention with tragic consequences. The interventions of the centre’s manager also become increasingly sinister.

Another young Nigerian girl from the same centre, Flora (Florence Adebambo), is reported missing,

police begin to wonder if there is a connection between her disappearance and Esme’s murder.

It becomes a race against time for the investigative team to find Flora, which leads them into a world of trafficking and prostitution.

When the police discover a brothel in the middle of the city that is connected to both Esme and Flora, they find that their moves are being countered by a

cunning gang operating the brothel.

As the detectives enter the underworld they find their lives pushed to the limits as they do all they

can to find out who killed Esme and to rescue Flora before she suffers a horrific fate.

The series - of which two episodes have aired so far is proving to be a massive hit with former (and current) fans of Love/Hate, filling the hole left behind by the gritty drama.

Much like Love/Hate gripped the nation and sparked a new kind of conversation, Taken Down takes a brave step towards shining a light on Direct Provision, one of our lesser discussed areas of society.

Shows coming to a screen near

The kids are all wild on RTEJR REBECCA RYAN

DUBLIN born and bred wildlife advocate Kealan Doyle is hitting our screens in a brand new RTEjr television series called Wild Kids.

Known as ‘The Seahorse Man’ Kealan is the owner of Seahorse Aquariums and is widely regarded as the nation’s leading Aquatic expert. Kealan will be presenting the shows which follows him and three other passionate wildlife warriors.

Dublin city and county features heavily in this new series discovering the plants, animals, bugs, birds and bees that live around us.

Kealan Doyle, 53, is based in Tallaght and is one of the presenters on the show and told Dublin Gazette the aim of the show is to encourage kids and parents to get out into nature.

“One of the positive things is for the last few years RTE had closed their kids’ TV section, so any of the tv stuff was outsourced from the UK and States. It’s the first time they’ve commissioned a wildlife programme in years.

“In a world of iPhones, iPads and obesity, the whole objective of the series is to encourage kids and parents to get out into the wild and experience some of the wonders of nature that are literally there under their noses. This series isn’t about having to travel far, it’s stuff that’s in your local pond, park, woodland etc.

“People think you have to go to tropical countries to see amazing creatures but literally you can find them in as close as your back garden.

“Even in The Dodder there’s amazing life there. We filmed two of the programmes in The Dodder which is alive with stuff from foxes, fish, otters, king fishers, animals that only live in good water quality areas.

“There’s lots of positive oasis of nature areas out there and it’s only a stone throw to where we live.”

Three of the episodes features Dublin children: Keelin and Meaghan Power, Ryan Jenkinson, Sophia Donnelly and Tadgh Ferguson as they investigate hungry nocturnal city foxes and discover the enormous amount of creatures you can find in a city park.

Kealan said it was great seeing the children’s reaction in what they found.

“Nothing will beat a child’s amazement and wonder – it’s the simple things in life, and its free. I think parents are realising more and more this stuff is important, because phones and computer games are overly stimulating, and we just need to get out into fresh air.”

Wild Kids started on November 8 and will continue on November 19 and 23 at 11:45 and is repeated at 14:55.

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WHO needs to take to the much vaunted Wild Atlantic Way, when Ireland has so many other superb destinations to take in? Patrick Finnegan was delighted to wander through, over – and even under – the Munster Vales, where ancient sights rub shoulders with some world-class dining and tourism delights, and all easily accessible from Dublin.

WHEN we think of the rich scenic beauty of Ireland, much beloved of tourists the world over, many people immediately think of our magnificent Atlantic coastline and the peerless mountain ranges that stretch from Donegal right down to West Cork, all of which is included in The Wild Atlantic Way. B u t t h e re ’s much more to Ire l a n d t h a n just that. This prompted the setting up of Munster Vales as a holiday destination, based around the mountain ranges in West Waterford, South Tipperary, East Limerick and North Cork.

These include the Comeraghs, the Knockmealdowns, the Galtees, the Ballyhouras and the Nagles, with quaint villages and townlands dotted across wonderful scenery.

The project is supported by the county councils in Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and Limerick.

Triona O’Mahony, destination and marketing manager with Munster Vales, explained: “The idea to set up Munster Vales first came about in 2014, when the tourism providers and communities around the mountain ranges felt that they needed representation on a national and international level to highlight and market the strong tourism products available in this rural region.

“Munster Vales represents 160 stakeholders.

These range from accommodation providers, activity centres, water sports, horse riding and golf clubs to cafes, restaurants, bars, walking clubs and groups, among others.

“The aim of the project is to breathe life into the rural towns and villages in this off-the-beaten-track holiday destination, support the businesses and create new job opportunities.

Echoes of our past linger at lovely Lough Gur

“It also aims to highlight the vast array of walking routes available, with more than 1,100km of way-marked routes in the region, alongside mountain biking, scenic cycling and driving routes, kayaking and outdoor activities.

“They a pproa ched their local authorities and Failte Ireland who saw the potential, and a feasibility study was carried out

by Tourism Development International and Active Me tourism, with the project deemed feasible and the board set up,” she said.

I decided to explore part of the Munster Vales and was hugely impressed with a region that is largely unknown in terms of a tourism destination, even in Ireland.

Crossing the counties of Limerick, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford, exploring the Munster Vales, where history and heritage blend seamlessly with modern Irish life, was a very pleasant experience.

Discover this Munster haul of treasures ...

My first port of call was to Lough Gur, near Bruff in Co Limerick.

This, I must admit, was completely unknown to me, but what a surprise I had in store.

Lough Gur is one of the only known places in Ireland where there has been continuous habitation for more than 6,000 years, and the presence of the people who inhabited the area can be felt in the monuments and artefacts they left behind.

A very impressive heritage centre there is full of fascinating information and artefacts from the various ages, and the centre is also a replica of a house from the Neolithic era.

My next destination was Doneraile in north county Cork, passing through Bruff, Kilmallock with its impressive medieval walled entrance and Charleville along the way.

After a lovely lunch at the local Cafe Townhouse in Doneraile, my friendly guide, Michael, brought me on a visit to the hugely impressive Doneraile Park.

This area has a long association with the St Leger family.

An outstanding feature of the demesne with its wonderful house is the range of mature and specimen trees, many now more than 300 years old. It is a beautiful tranquil area for walking.

Overnight accommodation was at Springfort Hall, an impressive historical building dating back centuries, that was converted to a hotel in 1982, situated in the wonderfully named village of Twopothouse, not far from Mallow.

slopes of the Galtee mountains, close to its border with Cork and Limerick, was an experience never to be forgotten.

The caves, dating back thousands of years, were

dropped his crowbar into a crevice.

He stooped down to pull out a few boulders to retrieve the bar – next minute, he found himself looking down into a vast series

A trip to the worldfamous Mitchelstown Caves, located in County Tipperary on the low

discovered accidentally in May 1833, by Michael Condon, who was quarrying limestone when he

of underground chambers, passages and caverns.

Owner John English brought me on a spellbind-

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Lismore’s striking manmade and natural beauty is rarely matched by other Irish spots, yet even Lismore is just one

This shot can’t do justice to the ancient Mitchelstown Caves, which are something of a wonder to behold

I was hugely impressed with the Munster Vales - a region that is largely unknown in terms of a tourism destination, even in Ireland

Historic Lismore has many architectural jewels

ing tour of the caves, with their magical stalagmites and stalactites, developed over thousands of years, and he explained that the temperature is always at 12 degrees.

There are three massive caverns, the largest measuring 51 x 31 metres, with the roof tapering up to 20m in height.

It is in this cavern that many concerts have been performed. The superb acoustics and the vast natural auditorium of the Mitchelstown Cave make for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Words themselves could never do full justice to the Mitchelstown Caves, which have to be seen at leisure, so that its timeless masterpieces become vividly imprinted on one’s memory.

Following this, a trip to Lismore in neighbouring County Waterford brought me through the magical Knockmealdown Mountains and through the lovely villages of Ballyporeen and Clogheen.

The journey to the top of the mountain at the Vee and into Co Waterford was special.

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Historic Tourin House and gardens make a masterful use of nature

TRAVEL

Bustling Lismore has plenty for locals and visitors alike to enjoy

An area known as ‘The Vee’ offers some of the finest natural views and amenities in Ireland

of the treasures found scattered about the Munster Vales

Tuck into some delicious fare courtesy of Springfort Hall

The view from the summit is breathtaking, overlooking the Golden Vale and beyond.

The descent through the Comeragh Mountains,

by Mount Melleray Abbey and on to Cappoquin, was spectacular.

The area around Cappoquin on the majestic Blackwater River has an abundance of stately homes and a visit to Tourin House and Garden, part of the Waterford Garden Trail, was very enjoyable.

A few miles down the road is the heritage town of Lismore, famous for its

outstanding castle overlooking the River Blackwater.

This award-winning town is one of the highlights of any visit to the Munster Vales.

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Get a sense of our ancient past by Lough Gur

the history of the town and the castle can be viewed.

Indeed, the castle, with its wonderful gardens, was the birthplace of Robert Boyle in 1627, regarded as ‘the father of modern

My next destination was the Nire Valley, deep in the scenic Comeragh Mountains that is a paradise for hill walkers, hikers and mountain bikers.

Its trails draw people

With many concerts held there, the superb acoustics and the vast natural auditorium of the Mitchelstown Cave make for an unforgettable experience

Here you will find the exhibition galleries at Lismore Heritage Centre, where a video outlining

chemistry’.

Appropriately, Science Week is held here every November.

from all over Europe and the Nire Valley Walk, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last month,

was a huge success.

The beautifully appointed Glasha Farmhouse outside the quaint village of Ballymacarbry, famed for its food and hospitality, located on the Waterford/Tipperary border, was where I spent my final night.

Exploring the Munster Vales gives visitors some authentic Irish country life, featuring plenty of charming villages and vibrant market towns, restaurants, shops, bars and cafes, wonderful accommodations, with great food and drink.

Doneraile Park’s grounds are a delight to stroll

Getting to the Munster Vales is simple. All you have to do is turn off the N8 and explore at your leisure.

The tranquil landscape offers an ideal escape from busy city life.

This region is perfect for those who are culturally curious and the great escapers, as well as those

who appreciate hospitality, great food, picturepostcard towns and villages and stunning scenery.

Give it a try – after all, it’s all right on your doorstep.

Patrick travelled courtesy of Munster Vales.

For further information about the region, see https://munstervales.

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Rare chance for a discerning buyer to acquire a unique property DURKIN Property brings No. 24 Garville Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 to the open market.

Purpose built-in 1995 by Architect John Diskin as his principal residence, No. 24 Garville Road, is a unique detached home located on a prime residential road.

Measuring c. 2,350 sq.ft. and laid out over three levels the home is bright and spacious with custom features throughout.

Consisting of 4 large double bedrooms (one ensuite and one with rooftop terrace), a self-contained studio apartment with fitted kitchen and wooden floors, an exceptionally large living room with adjoining dining room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms (one on each floor), a laundry room (on the lower ground floor) and a WC. The upper ground floor hosts a magnificent open plan living dining area with spectacular 12’ floor to ceiling heights and a striking bay window brings considerable wow factor to this home.

Also on this floor is the kitchen and a WC. Decorative coving and ornate ceiling rose details offers character and sophistication.

The custom built fireplace with stone mantel creates a warm and welcoming room for relaxation and entertaining at home.

The mahogany and brass staircase which consists of two returns and a landing leads to a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes on the first return, adjacent to this is a large bathroom with a jacuzzi bath, WC, bidet, and WHB. The landing to the top of the house, which benefits from extensive glazing and natural light offers views over the Dublin Mountains.

From the landing, you enter a large double bedroom that leads out to a south-facing rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Private mature gardens, extensive off street parking for 3 cars and automatic entrance gates also help to make this such an appealing property.

Garville Road is a mature tree lined super prime residential road consisting of period homes.

The location is really convenient to the City with St. Stephen’s Green 2.5 miles away, and the villages of Rathgar, Dartry, Ranelagh and Rathmines on the doorstep.

It is within easy reach of some of Dublin’s best schools and universities including Trinity College and U.C.D. Sandford National, Sandford Park, Alexandra College, Gonzaga College, Kildare Place, Zion National and Stratford College.

Sports clubs nearby include Milltown Golf Club, David Lloyd Riverview, Brookfield Tennis Club, and Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club.

Contact Durkin Property at 353 1 518 0777 or email sales@ durkinproperty.ie

Price €€1,650,000

A new development of A-rated 4 bed semi-detached and terraced houses SAVILLS latest offering is Willow Glen, a new high quality development located in Carrickmines.

Consisting of 4 A-rated semi-detached and terraced houses and 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments and duplex, all the homes will be finished to a very high specification.

The 28 homes comprise 14 four bed houses and 14 apartments and duplex, offering spacious accommodation and superb energy efficiency and comfort.

The houses are constructed in timber frame with the duplex and apartments built in concrete block with concrete separating floors.

External walls are finished in select brick and self-coloured render with the roofs finished with concrete tiles.

Facia, soffits and down pipes are maintenance free and are finished in a combination of uPVC and extruded aluminium.

Willow Glen is on the Glenamuck Road 800m from the Park, Carrickmines and directly opposite Rockville Drive.

Everything is at your doorstep, from shopping centres at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, Dundrum, Stillorgan and Cornelscourt to the eateries of Foxrock, Cabinteely and Stepaside.

The scheme is also a gateway to the great outdoors with many forest parks and way -marked trails nearby.

Closer to home, golfers can choose from an array of well known clubs including Carrickmines, Dun Laoghaire, Foxrock, Stepaside and Woodbrook.

Those with an equestrian interest are well catered for with a number of local riding schools and the ever popular Leopardstown racecourse a 2 minute drive away.

There are also a number of well-estabished sports in the locality such as DLSP and Old Wesley rugby clubs, Kilmacud Crokes GAA club, Carrickmines LTC and Westwood Health Club.

The surrounding area offers a good choice of schools with primary options such as Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, Holy Trinity National School and Educate Together National School and secondary schools such as St Raphaela’s, The High School, Wesley College, St. Benildus, Loreto Foxrock and Blackrock College.

Willow Glen also offers excellent transport links to the city centre and beyond.

For drivers, the development is located just 2 mins from the M50, providing easily accessible links to Ireland’s motorway network.

For commuters, the Ballyogan Luas stop is within easy reach and the 63 bus route links to the bustling seaside town of Dun Laoghaire.

Contact Savills New Homes at +353 (0)1 618 1300 or email savills.ie

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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS

AUCTIONEERA: A New Era in Estate Agency

Fixed Price Estate Agency the New Norm in Ireland?

THE days of paying an estate agent a percentage of the final selling price of the property are numbered according to Eddie O’Driscoll, founder and managing director of Auctioneera.

According to Mr O’Driscoll, Auctioneera provides everything a traditional estate agent does for a fixed fee of €1299+VAT. Onsite valuation, professional photography, 2D f loor plans, Daft / MyHome listings, conducting viewings, negotiation and for sale sign are all included in the fixed fee.

This represents a saving of several thousand Euro compared to the traditional fee of typically in the region of 1.5-2%+VAT of the final selling price. “If you take a property that sells for €250,000 a typical estate agent will charge in the region of €5,000 including VAT & outlays.

We think this is just too high” says O’Driscoll.

There do seem to be pretty substantial savings on offer but is it too good to be true? Not so argues O’Driscoll, “One man’s margin is another man’s opportunity is something that Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder says a lot and is something we believe strongly in.

“We feel the margins in the estate agency industry are just unsustainably high and we hope to be a force to drive these margins down and return literally millions of Euro per annum to Irish property vendors.

“We have already sold over €3million worth of property, thereby returning in the region of €40,000 to Irish vendors so far.”

Auctioneera also claims to have been the first to market with accepting offers for proper-

ties being sold by private treaty online on their website.

“We have been followed of late by some of our competitors but we were proud to be first to market with that. With so much of our lives being managed online now, it seemed like a logical step to allow buyers to make offers online.

“All our vendors get a control panel that they can log into to monitor the current highest offer in real time.”

The transparency has been very well received by buyers and sellers with much of the bidding happening outside of traditional working hours, according to O’Driscoll.

With companies like Purple Bricks blazing a trail in the UK’s fixed price estate agency market, Auctioneera is certainly one to watch in the prop-tech sector.

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Making sure you are getting the most out of those workouts THIS week, Jess Demicoli – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – on common mistakes made in the gym even by the most regular of gym members

BEING A member of a gym and most importantly attending it regularly is the most important thing and those of you who are doing just so should be proud of yourselves. But as trainers we want to make sure that you’re not cheating yourself out of results or opening yourself up to injury.

Every day we see very basic mistakes by even the most experienced gym users. So, here’s our top tips for making sure you get the most from every workout in the gym.

SQUATS Squats are probably one of the best exercises that you can do in the gym however despite its popularity, as adults our ability to squat naturally decreases as we grow older. Often people bend their knees out to the side (like in ballet) and demiplie rather than sitting into a squat to get the full effect.

To do a squat effectively, before you bend your knees, make sure that these four points are in alignment: your heels, knees, hips, and shoulders. Point your toes slightly out and now as you bend your knees imagine you are about to sit down on a chair allowing your glutes to go back towards the wall behind you.

At the same time do not allow the back to round, instead keep you back straight and your core tight. We naturally lean a bit forward as we drop down into the squat, so allow your knees to track over your feet as you

bend. The deeper you can squat the more muscle you will engage. To begin aim to squat to knee level.

As you come back up ensure you stand tall and keep everything in alignment before repeating the movement.

SLOW DOWN YOUR REPS Many people try to do reps as fast as they can but going slower will actually help you build more strength. This is known as time under tension.

AVOID HUNCHING Hunching is something we do on the couch, in work or even in the car and can be the main cause of muscle aches and tension.

When you’re on a cardio machine, especially the stepper, roll your shoulders back and stand tall. If you lean forward and transfer some of your weight to the machine, you get less of a workout

Squats are probably one of the best exercises that you can do in the gym

So don’t rush those reps to get through your programme as quickly as possible, instead slow it down to get results.

CONTROL YOUR TRANSITIONS Don’t collapse into exercises such as a push-up or a sit-up, instead try to keep your movement as controlled and slow as possible engaging the muscles you want to activate before beginning the exercise.

and you are weakening your muscles instead of strengthening them.

DEADLIFT When you’re doing a deadlift, keep your spine straight.

Often we see people curve their spines as they lean forward which can be very detrimental to the spine.

Keep the bar close to your thighs as you hinge forward and down from the waist.

Icon Health Club, 1-4 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

Dublin-based stylist and personal shopper, Martha Gilheaney, of Martha’s Looking Glass

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I LOVE TO SHOP. But I have to tell you a secret...

When it comes to shopping for clothes (for myself) I find it a bit exasperating! I mean I do okay but I could be a bit more organised and certainly more brave. If you saw how many striped tops, earthtoned comfy sweaters and jeans I own, you would know this to be true.

I have always been interested in seeking the help of a personal stylist. Someone who could snap me out of my chronic shopping rut. I have always thought it was way too expensive to hire one or that I had to buy thousands of euros worth of clothes to do so. I couldn’t have been more wrong!

I wanted to make sure my choice of stylist wasn’t only into trends, took the time to get to know me and had an open mind and a free spirit when it comes to style. Then I met Martha Gilheaney. I have always loved her style and her light-hearted Instgram posts, so I decided to throw caution to the wind and spend a day

shopping under her careful and considerate guidance.

I booked an appointment with this Dublinbased stylist and she gave me the most stressfree shopping experience ever! Once I booked the appointment, Martha sent me a very thorough questionnaire about my lifestyle including what I think my personal style is, what colours I like and dislike, shops I prefer, body shape and whether I am shopping for a special occasion, work or just a general update in my wardrobe. I found the questionnaire very cathartic and it really made me think of what my style truly was.

The next step was to book a time to meet.

Martha kindly met me at the weekend when I had the most free time to do so. We met up for coffee first to go over the questionnaire and make a plan of attack for the day. The best thing about that is, well before our meeting took place, she went on a preliminary shop, took photos and presented me with options I may like to try on. It is such a timesaver and she was bang on with most of the articles of clothing she selected.

About martha and her looking glass...

Where did you get the name Martha’s Looking Glass from?

I’d wanted to use my name (forename) and my surname isn’t so catchy ‘Gilheaney’ and I’d just finished reading the Alice in Wonderland books and loved them! The imagination, creativity and eccentricity appealed to me. Alice is an old world name like Martha and the book ‘Through the Looking glass’ with its ‘Looking Glass’ made perfect sense for a personal styling business so I combined the two to make ‘Martha’s Looking Glass’!

How long have you been a personal stylist?

It’s been about 18 months but the

seed was planted much earlier when I did a course in image and fashion styling a few years ago. I’ve made it my focus after completing my Masters and working abroad.

What services do you offer?

The services I offer include personal shopping, wardrobe weeding, occassionwear shopping and virtual shopping.

What is your fashion philosophy?

Fashion is more than just clothes. For me, fashion is a creative outlet where I can express myself. That is what fashion should be about. Not just simply about what you wear. It’s a way

to express yourself.

What are your favourite shops?

Zara for basics, ASOS, Mango and vintage shops.

Who would be your dream client?

Florence Welch. I love her style and would love to work with her!

What’s the key reason to hire a personal shopper?

It’s for people who are “stuck”. They are not expressing themselves or dressing the way they want to dress.

That’s what I hear from most of my clients. If you feel like that, it’s very hard to come out of that on your own.

We hit each shop and I tried on her selections, as well as some of my own. She held hangers and hangers of clothes while I looked around and then made sure I was settled in my dressing room. If sizes weren’t quite right, she would venture out and find a different size for me to try. I tried on outfits I never would have dreamed of trying on.

Some worked, some didnt’t. And if they didn’t, we had a good laugh and moved on...

She also made me aware of when, and how often, I was being too harsh on my figure and brought my attention to what parts of me that I should be proud of!

Martha also suggested that I not buy everything right away but take careful consideration to my budget and what works best with my wardrobe right now. I ended up buying four key pieces that really worked with my present wardrobe and a lush forest green blazer we both instantly knew was meant to be mine.

That ended a day of learning and pure shopping pleasure. I thanked her and proudly clutched my bags of goodies and made my way to the train station.

But it doesn’t end there. After our shopping session, she emailed me an overiew of our day and gave me guidelines to follow when out shopping on my very own again. This is just the extra personal touch I was looking for and it was sage advice.

Was a personal shopper worth the money?

Absolutely! It saved time. It saved energy. I believe it saved me money. No hasty decisions, illfitting clothes or replicating things I have bought in the past.

Not one striped top purchased!  To find out more, email Martha at marthaslookingglass@gmail.com or contact her through Facebook or Instagram. Both pages can be found under the name ‘Martha’s Looking Glass’. Christmas gift vouchers available.

Meadows & Byrne AS YOU enter Meadows & Byrne on 7-9 Braemor Road in Churchtown you discover timeless interiors and clothing that will lend lasting style to your home and wardrobe.

The team at the Churchtown store are passionate, talented individuals that work hard to discover and curate each item on every shelf.

Established in Cork in 1993, Meadows and Byrne is a leading lifestyle company with 13 stores nationwide.

Whether you are looking for thoughtful housewarming gifts, exquisite dinner sets, tableware, bed linen, cushions and throws, counter stools, or high-quality bath towels, you can rely on Meadows & Byrne for any occasion.

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Shane Supple has announced his shock retirement from playing just five months after he was called up to the senior international team.

The 31-year-old had been looking forward to his peak years with the Gypsies but has been forced to call it a day to a persistent hip injury.

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Dubs doing well in Superleague  DAVE DONNELLY

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DCU Saints came out on top of a pulsating Dublin derby with Templeogue in Inchicore on Saturday night as they edged out a 68-67 victory in the Men’s Super League.

Templeogue went into the game level at the top with Belfast Star and would have been confident of their fifth victory of the season against the secondfrom-bottom Saints.

Tariq Guebaili was the hero as he put Saints in front with five seconds to go to the buzzer in an entertaining game at Oblate Hall.

There was still time for more drama at the death as Templeogue had a chance to steal the win from the free-throw line, but they couldn’t find the target and DCU prevailed.

They did so in a large part down to the work of Martins Provizors and Mike Bonaparte, who between them netted 42 of Saints’ 68 points.

UCD Marian brought to an end a three-game losing run with a comprehensive 86-64 win over Keane’s Super

Valu Killorglin in Belfield.

The Students led 41-27 at half time and pushed the lead out in the final quarter as Conor Meany top scored with 17, just ahead of Mike Garrow with 15.

Griffith College Swords Thunder made it three wins on the bounce to move into fourth place thanks to a 87-78 win over UCC Demons, with guard Elijah Mays scoring 32.

And Pyrobel Killester remain just ahead of Swords in fourth as 26 points from Royce Williams helped them to a 99-74 win over Moycullen in Clontarf.

Courtyard Liffey Celtics remain top of the Women’s Super League courtesy of an emphatic 80-57 win over DCU Mercy in Leixlip on Saturday evening.

Celtics’ American pair Briana Greene and Allie LeClaire combined to score 54 points overall as they pulled clear of opposition who went into the game level at the top.

And Pyrobel Killester made similarly short work of NUIG Mystics in Clontarf, Christa Reed posting a massive 44-point individual total as they moved into a share of third place.

James Weldon has been appointed as Ireland Senior Women’s Basketball Head Coach. James will begin the appointment from January 1st, 2019 and will coach the squad up until the conclusion of the 2020 FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries. Coach Weldon brings a wealth of experience to the role, and recently qualified as a certified FECC (FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate) coach. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

U18’s Promoted FIBA have confirmed that the Ireland Under 18 men’s basketball team have been promoted back to the FIBA Under 18 European Championship Division B for 2019.

The news comes after a successful summer for the squad in Division C, which saw them scoop a bronze

medal back in July. Gold medal winners from that tournament, Kosovo, have also been promoted, while silver medalists Cyprus have decided to continue to play in Division C for another year.

Ireland spent just one year in Division C, following relegation in 2017.

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for November 8: Senior numbers: 10, 16, 22 and 24. Junior numbers 8, 10, 15 and 23.

No winner. Next Thursday’s Jackpots €10,000 and €1,100. Winner of €100 Sarah White. €50 Eddie Lycett and Sarah White. Joker Consolation David Gentleman.

Minor Camogie lost to Kilmacud Crokes. Next game Faughs at home on Sunday, November 25.

Our under 21 hurlers had a great win over Thomas Davis to reach the semi final of the of the Player MatchJude.

Katie championship where they will meet Naomh Murray and Stephen Mulvanny and Ian O Hehir were excelCaptain Sarah lent in the fullback line. Paddy Reilly gave a man Murphy after of the match display at wingback.

Clontarf’s Ladies IFC win..

Up front Tom Aherne and Barry Mannion were excellent. Great win for Minor HurlersPicture: with aGAApics. one com point victory over Clontarf away in St Anne’s Park on Sunday morning. Team will now face Raheny in the Championship Final. Matthew Tully, Colm Fitzpatrick and Jack Kelly featured at the back while up front Darragh Ronayne and Tom Aherne excelled .

Our team of the week must be our under 16 footballers, pictured, who beat St Oliver Plunketts away 3-15 to 1-8 to qualify for the Dublin Championship A Final. Big weekend also for the manager Darren Chambers who was elected the 14th Chairman of BSJ. on Friday. Next Saturday we play Crokes in the final in Parnell Park at 2pm.

Next Saturday on the AWP at 2.30pm, our under 21 Footballers play St Vincents in the championship quarter final.

At the 36th Annual General Meeting of the club last Friday the following were elected to serve on the Executive Committee Chairman Darren Chambers, Vice Chairman Niall Joye, Treasurer Dermot Nutty, Secretary Gerry Watchorn, Registrar Mary Deveraux, Asst. Registrar Gillian Buckley, Public Relations Officer Colm O’Donnell, Juvenile Chairman Paul McDonnell, Child Welfare Officer Sandra Joyce, Asst. Child Welfare Officer Sue McDonnell, Health and Wellbeing Elaine Dolan, Players Rep Dara Taaffe, Culture James Aherne, Games Committee Peadar O’ Shea, Marketing Committee Paul Nolan, Recruitment/Fundraising/Community Liason Sub Cttees Eamonn Hession and Eamonn Coleman.

Tribute was paid to the outgoing Chairman for the past three years Ken Aherne for his outstanding service to the club. He leaves the committee with a record three senior teams in Division 1 and all competing in the senior A championships.

The Chairman’s award for outstanding service on the playing field and club commitment over the past three years in football and hurling went to Aodán Clabby.

Condolences to John Weir and family on the death of John’s wife Carinda.

F O X R O C K CABINTEELY’S quest for a first ever All-Ireland Senior Club Ladies Football Championship title gets one step closer this Sunday, as they take on Donaghmoyne in the All-Ireland semi-final in Bray Emmets GAA Club (1pm).

Pat Ring’s charges successfully defended their Leinster crown a fortnight ago (four-in-arow!), by accounting for Laois champions Sarsfields in the decider, and the South Dublin outfit will have revenge on their minds this weekend, with Sunday’s opponents defeating them in their lone All-Ireland final appearance at this level in Parnell Park two years ago.

On that occasion, the Monaghan outfit delivered back-to-back AllIreland titles, and their fifth Dolores Tyrrell Memorial Cup success since 2006, with a 2-9 to 0-8 win in Donnycarney.

Caitriona McConnell

(1-5) and Louise Kerley, with the goals on a day where Amy Connolly scored all bar three points of her sides tally.

Many of the same protagonists will be on view in Wicklow this Sunday, and the FoxrockCabinteely contingent won’t be taking anything for granted as they aim to advance to facing either Galway’s Kilkerrin-Clonberne, or three-time beaten finalists Mourneabbey of Cork in the decider.

“We weren’t thinking about Donaghmoyne before the Leinster final,” Foxrock-Cabinteely manager Pat Ring told the Dublin Gazette.

“That’s a huge game now for us. They have beaten us twice! Once in an All-Ireland semifinal, and once in an AllIreland final.

“We’ll be working hard in the lead up to the game to see if we can claw that back!”

Both sides certainly possession strength in depth and along with the likes of All-Star Sinead Goldrick; Amy Ring and Leinster final Player of

the Match Amy Connolly; Foxrock-Cabinteely can call on the likes of Westmeath’s Fiona Claffey and Laois’s Laura Nerney; with Irish Soccer International Roisin McGovern making a telling contribution last time out with two goals, after her introduction as

Final on the sideline. He is very ill. He was at the game, but he wasn’t part of the set-up.

“Peter has had a diff i c u l t ye a r, a n d h i s daughter’s anniversary was the week before the Leinster final. That was a big challenge for him, but Peter is in a good place

Emma McDonagh in action during the 2016 AllIreland Final, which Foxcab lost to Donaghmoyne Picture: Sam Barnes/SPORTSFILE

a substitute in the Leinster final win.

It’s been a tough year for the club, and Ring says it was nice to deliver a Leinster title.

“Niall Callan wasn’t with us at the Leinster

and he is the real driver behind this team.”

Foxrock-Cabinteely c a p t a i n A my R i n g expects a testing encounter this weekend as her side aim to finally topple Donaghmoyne in the All-

Ireland Series.

“Part of our success is our management team and how they are constantly pushing us,” she said.

“They want us to be better ourselves, and the team ethos as well. We are always pushing each other and we have very high standards, and we are always upholding those each year, and we are setting higher ones!

“It’s been a good few years and we are just looking forward now to being in an All-Ireland Semi-final.

“Our heads have been back on fully focussed on this game, since the day after the Leinster final. You always want to go further, but all we are doing is focussing on the next game. We hadn’t thought outside of Leinster at all until after the final.

“Up to then it was just Sarsfields in the decider.

Now we’ll look ahead to Donaghmoyne in the AllIreland Semi-final and that’s all we are going to focus on, we aren’t going to look beyond that!”

Heartbreak at full-time whistle in 2016 Final as Anne Marie Murphy is comforted after the game. Picture: Sam Barnes/SPORTSFILE

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INTERNATIONAL SOCCER: LAST HURRAH AT AVIVA FOR WHELAN

LOI SHORTS Ben Mohamed wins African Champs league

6-year old Sophia Chiau with Northern Ireland’s Jonny Evans & Steven Davis and Republic of Ireland’s David Meyler and Shane Duffy during a visit to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Picture: David Fitzgerald/SPORTSFILE

Whelan set for final Irish appearance  DAVE DONNELLY

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CLONDALKIN’S Glenn Whelan will captain the Republic of Ireland on his 85th and final international appearance against Northern Ireland on Thursday.

The Aston Villa midfielder will lead out his country as he takes to the field at the Aviva Stadium for what Martin O’Neill hinted will be his last in a green shirt.

34-year-old Whelan hasn’t formally announced his retirement from international football but hasn’t been called up since Ireland’s World Cup play-off defeat to Denmark last November.

He won’t travel to Aarhus for Ireland’s final UEFA Nations League clash, coincidentally against the Danes, on Sunday.

Whelan has stood in as captain on a number of occasions during his 10-year international career, most recently in the 2017 World Cup qualifier with Austria.

And he’ll lead out what could be an experimental Irish side with Dublin-born Southampton striker Michael Obafemi in the frame to step into injured clubmate Shane Long’s boots.

Robbie Brady makes his long-awaited return to the international fray 11 months

after sustaining a horror leg break as part of a cohort of seven Dubliners.

Matt Doherty, Enda Stevens, Jeff Hendrick and Shaun Williams complete the septet in a squad that also marks a first call-up for Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

“Glenn is a bit like myself, he can be a bit narky,” O’Neill told reporters on Monday.

“But we’re fine, honestly, really good. I tell you what he didn’t do. He never shirked responsibility no matter how the game was going.

“He still wanted to get the ball and that is a really decent sign of a player. I’ve a bit of time for him as a player. We haven’t always seen eye-to-eye on things, but he’s been very good.

“In my time there, his overall influence on the side was very good and he deserves to captain the side. It may well be the last time.”

Tributes Seamus Coleman will give up the captaincy for the day to Whelan, and he continued the tributes to the midfield stalwart.

“One thing that stands out — and it’s the same with Robbie Keane — they are really proud to play for their country.

“He was someone I learned from in that respect — be proud to play for your coun-

try, when you meet up to train, you train properly.

“He doesn’t get a lot of credit for the type of role he does, a holding midfielder who broke play up.

“We were all aware of the criticism that he would have been getting., but it says a lot about him that he came in every international trip and he did his job.”

Whelan played underage football with Maryland in Clondalkin before moving to Cherry Orchard in Ballyfermot.

He secured a move to Manchester City but, despite making a sole appearance in a UEFA Cup game in 2003, he didn’t break through in the Premier League.

Whelan joined Sheffield Wednesday, who were then in the third tier of English football, in 2004 and helped the Yorkshire side to promotion in his first season.

He was made captain the following year aged 21 but couldn’t prevent Wednesday from relegation back to League One. Whelan’s form earned him a move to Stoke City in January 2008, and he became a regular fixture as the club were promoted to the Premier League for the first time.

He was handed his international debut in Giovanni Trapattoni’s first match in charge, a 1-1 draw with Serbia in 2008.

FORMER BOHEMIANS and UCD soccer player Ayman Ben Mohamed was part of Tunisian champions Esperance de Tunis’ side on Friday, as they overcame north African rivals Al Ahly of Egypt to take African Champions League title.

Ben Mohamed was raised in Dublin, and studied at Trinity College.

He played for UCD, Bohemians and Longford Town before he set off for his homeland back in 2016, as well as for top Dublin youth club St Joseph’s Boys before signing for UCD in 2012, as a 17-year-old.

It was Ben Mohamed’s form under Keith Long as Bohemians that brought him to the Tunisian champions attention.

He gained an international call up whilst still playing in Dublin, though was only a squad player for Tunisia until he made his debut against Niger last month.

In the African club final, Ben Mohamed’s side overturned the 3-1 deficit in front of a crowd of close to 60,000 just outside the capital. Tunis grabbed a 3-0 win, with goals from Saad Bguir and Anice Badri for a 4-3 aggregate win. The win was their first against Al Ahly in ten attempts.

Ben Mohammed played the entire 90 minutes, and now has the FIFA World Club Cup to look forward to in the United Arab Emirates this coming December.

FAI President Donal Conway and SSE’s Áine Plunkett, presents the Best Family Initiative Award to Mark Lynch, centre, Paul Weaver, left, and Bill Gleeson, right, from Shamrock Rovers. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

ROVERS HONOURED AT SSE LEAGUE AWARDS SHAMROCK Rovers took home two of the big prizes from the 2018 SSE Airtricity League Club Awards last Thursday afternoon as they were honoured with the Best Family Initiative and Best Overall Marketing gong.

Bohemian FC, meanwhile, were hailed for their Best Community Initiative and were given a commendation for the SSE Airtricity League Club of the Season.

Now in its second year, the Club Awards recognise, support and encourage each club in the Premier and First Division to strive in their efforts to excel off the pitch as much as they do on it.

Cork City were the big winners at the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge picking up three awards, including the prestigious SSE Airtricity League Club of the Season Award for the second year.

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CUALA ALL in Cuala will be saddened to hear of the passing of Nicky Quill. Nicholas was mentor and selector of many Cuala hurling teams incl 1982 Minor Championship runners up and U21, Junior and Intermediate football mentor including 1988 Junior Championship runners up. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The Cuala 2018 AGM will be in the Royal Marine Hotel on Tuesday, December 11 at 7.30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

The AGM of the Adult Ladies Section takes place on Thursday, November 15 at 8pm in the Boardroom.

Great performance by our third footballers to win the Junior 3 Football Championship on Sunday. Fulltime score Cuala 1-11 Na Fianna 0-8.

Hard luck to our third Adult hurlers who were beaten by 2 points (3-11 to 2-12) in the Junior B All Ireland Hurling Series by a strong Oylegate side.

Cuala’s U15B’s won the Championship Shield D Final on Sunday with a 3-6 to 2-8 win over St. Judes.

Hard luck to the U16 footballers who lost their Division 1 Shield semi-final to Lucan. End of an era for the lads who’ve been together for 10 years. On to minors in 2019!

After securing their place in Division 1 hurling prior to this week, Cuala U13 Football As won against Raheny in a thrilling 11-11 to 6-11 encounter on Saturday, played in IADT, putting them in joint 2nd at the end of the league in Division 2.

Have you done the Cuala lotto yet? €12500 would be a big help in the run up to Christmas!

Congratulations to this week’s €100 weekly prize, Brian Callaghan. Play now at https:// www.cualagaa.ie/lotto/ The Adult Ladies Section are holding a Night at the Dogs fundraiser on November 23.

Tickets now available by emailing cualaladiesfundraising@gmail.com.

GAA: STAR STUDDED EVENT THIS FRIDAY IN SWORDS

Fingallians gym named in Harrington’s honour  JAMES HENDICOTT

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FINGALLIANS will celebrate the life and acknowledge the achievements of their hugely successful underage manager Paddy Harrington with a game and a ceremony in their Clubgrounds on Friday night at 7pm.

T h e Sw o r d s c l u b were the Dublin minor champions under Harrington in 1988. The boss, described by team member Paul Gormley as “far, far ahead of his time,” managed the same side from the under-10 age group all the way through to their minor success. The side won the under-14 feile, the under-15 championship and the Dublin minor championship.

Harrington passed away a couple of years ago, and Fingallians will rename their gym after him in celebration of his contribution to the club, with a ceremony

attended by Harrington’s widow Marian, his five daughters and his granddaughters.

The Fingallians minor champions from his time in 1988 will then reunite on the pitch, playing a contest against the Dublin minor side of the same season at the club.

away in the US, so won’t be in attendance).

The sides - who are now in their late-40s will play 20 minutes each way on Fingallians artificial pitch, with the game getting underway after the ceremony honouring Harrington.

“He never had to knock

Fingallians, said of the late minor boss. “He used to have specific plans for the opposition, he used to get the magnetic boards out and talk about where we were all going to play and how were going to stop certain players.

“One player he always had a plan for was Vin-

Fingallians gym which will be dedicated to legendary club member Paddy Harrington on Friday Night.

That Dublin minor side in particular featured a number of high profile players, including current Dublin manager Jim Gavin (who looks likely to turn out) and county star Dessie Farrell (who is

on doors to get you to play football. To tell you the truth we were all a little afraid of him, but he was a terrific manager and we were all thankful for him, too,” Paul Gormley, now PRO at

nie Murphy from Trinity Gaels, who was almost unplayable at the time, though we usually found a way to beat them.”

Murphy will be amongst t h e p l aye rs t u r n i n g out for the Dublin side,

KILMACUD CROKES GREAT weekend for the club.

Congratulations to the Minor A Hurlers who beat Ballyboden 2-21 to 2-16 to win their Championship Final.

Great credit goes to Paddy Linehan, his management team and this talented squad of minor hurlers.

Well done to our senior footballers who beat Saint Peters Dunboyne in their Leinster championship quarter final on a score of 2-17 to 0-7.

They will now progress to a Leinster semifinal against Portlaoise on Sunday the 25th of November at 1.30pm in Parnell Park.

Congrats to the Under 16A footballers who have

made it through to their championship final beating Thomas Davis.

Hard luck to the Under 16B footballers who lost out in their semi final against Olaf’s.

Well done to the Minor A and C Camogie teams who had championship wins against Ballintreer St Johns and Cuala respectively.

Hard luck to the Camogie B team who lost out to Na Fianna.

Best of luck to the Minor A Footballers who will play Ballyboden next Sunday in their championship semifinal.

Home draw in Silverpark for this game so get out and support these lads.

Fingallians Under 15 League & championship double winning team - 1984/1985 with manager Paddy Harrington.

some of whom haven’t met since they played at minor level.

“I remember the team being made up mostly of players from the same clubs, as it was back then.

Especially in the 60s and 70s the Dublin sides were taken almost all from teams like St Vincent’s,” Gormley remembers.

“We won the Dublin Championship, but we didn’t have a single player in the Dublin minor side, despite regularly beating teams who had four or five players on it.

We were a really close team, without major stars but without big weaknesses.”

The Dublin side for Friday’s game is set to be a starstudded outfit, while the Fingallians team have two members flying back from the US to line out for the game alongside their old compatriots. The competition, Gormley insists, will be strong, but this time it’s very much all in Harrington’s honour.

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Schmidt’s Griffith honour

IRISH rugby’s head coach Joe Schmidt got robed up recently before being presented with the Griffith College Distinguished Fellowship Award 2018 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish sport.

Previous recipients have included Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese and Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney and John Hume.

Under Schmidt’s leadership, Ireland have achieved sustained rugby success, including three Six Nations Championships in five years and

the Grand Slam and Triple Crown in 2018.

They face a huge date on Saturday evening at 7pm in the Aviva Stadium when world number two ranked Ireland take on current number one New Zealand.

The tie has been given extra spice with suggestions Schmidt could be in line to be the next All Blacks coach when Steve Hansen steps down from the role.

Hansen, for his part, says this is a battle to declare who is the best team in the world right now.

Joe Schmidt gets robed up by Fiona Byrne at the ceremony. Picture: Leon Farrell/Sportsfile

PLAYER OF YEAR

UCD Waves’ Turner the top youngster of 2018 UCD Waves’ goalkeeper Erica Turner was named the 2018 Continental Tyres Women’s National League Young Player of the Year, beating Sadhbh Doyle of Galway Women’s and Shelbourne Ladies’ starlet Jessica Ziu. Turner, an Ireland Women’s Under-19 international, has been a stand-out performer this season in the League and was also named in the Team of the Year. She is pictured with Continental’s Tom Dennigan and Under-19 manager Dave Connell.

Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

HOCKEY: LORETO CONTINUE TO SET THE PACE ON IRISH STAGE

World Cup stars Meeke and Matthews on mark WOMEN’S EY HOCKEY LEAGUE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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TWO goals in a four-minute spell after halftime from World Cup stars Ali Meeke and Hannah Matthews saw Loreto maintain their winning streak in the women’s EY Hockey League, overturning a 1-0 half-time deficit at Milltown.

Emma Russell had continued Alex’s regular run of early goals when she netted just a few minutes in from the top of the circle.

Aine Connery hit the outside of the goal while Loreto won a couple of corners but could not glean anything from them in a lively first quarter.

Alex also hit the post in the second period before Loreto upped their tempo with Matthews picking passes and Sarah Torrans looking dangerous.

They got level in the 42nd minute when Sarah Clarke’s pc smash was guided into the roof of the net by Meeke for 1-1.

And they went ahead soon after from their next corner, a baseline smack after she injected the penalty corner.

Connery won a couple of corners before the end of the third quarter but they did not come to anything before Alex had some driving attacks in the last period – swapping out goalkeeper Pam Smithwick for a time – but Matthews played a key role in dampening the momentum.

“We’re disappointed. We could have taken something from it,” Old Alex coach Scott Lowrie said afterwards.

“Like the UCD game, we have given them a challenge but haven’t taken what we deserved. We are quite disappointed but we knew we can challenge and any team that comes here, they know they are going to get a game.

“We have Pegasus next week and Belfast Harlequins the week after and we are target-

Loreto’s Sarah Torrans lines up a shot.

Picture: Adrian Boehm

ting six points because we have proven we can challenge the best; now we just need to take points off them.”

The result sees Loreto maintain their spot at the head of the table in share of first alongside Pegasus on five wins out of six.

UCD are back to third place as they saw off Pembroke 3-1 at Belfield.

Michelle Carey and Nina Heisterkamp put them 2-0 up before Sinead Loughran gave Pembroke a lifeline.

But Leah McGuire’s thunderous strike from a slipped pass to the left of the circle propelled the students to their fourth win from six outings, lifting them above Belfast Harlequins in the playoff places.

Wesley succumb to late Naas double

AIL DIVISION 1B

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OLD Wesley looked like they might, for the second week in a row, upset the odds with a win over a higher ranked team.

It was not to be, however, with the visitors scoring two late tries to deny Wesley even a loser’s bonus point as they fell 31-23 in All-Ireland League Division 1B The first half was fairly evenly balanced with both sides attempting to gain a foothold.

After just four minutes, JJ O’Dea

made one of his typical breaks and some further good ball handling saw Tommy O’Callaghan jink his way in to score the first try.

Rory Stynes converted the kick to take a 7-0 lead. Naas replied after some concerted forward pressure with Paulie Tolofua claiming the grounding and Peter Osborne converted.

Stynes, though, added a pair of penalties before the break for a 13-7 half-time lead.

It remained that way until the hour mark when Stynes again stepped up and, from 45 metres

out, split the posts and a healthy position.

But Naas responded immediately, bringing play up to the Wesley 22 with Osborne getting in for a try under the posts, which he converted with ease.

The Naas resurgence continued and they forced a penalty, which Osborne kicked, to retake the lead.

From the restart Paul Derham won possession and following some slick handling Cronan Gleeson bundled over close to the posts for a converted try, 23-17 to

Old Wesley.

But they could not cling on to the lead and a blocked down kick led to a five-metre scrum which Naas ran wide for Fionn Higgins to score in the corner.

Osborne struck the conversion perfectly and Naas were back in the lead.

With three minutes remaining, an intercept pass taken by Higgins who ran the length of the pitch for a try under the posts.

There was no way back leaving it a fruitless and disappointing result for Old Wesley.

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NAOMH OLAF RE-CONVENED AGM will go ahead this Thursday, November 15, at 8pm in the clubhouse. All members welcome.

Brilliant performance by the Under 16 Footballers last Saturday to reach B Championship final which is scheduled to take place in Parnell Park at 12.30pm this coming Saturday. Support appreciated.

Very good win also by Minor Camogie team against Naomh Barróg on Sunday to keep them at the business end of their championship group.

Thanks to Buffers Alley, Wexford, for hosting Under 9 Hurlers and Under 12 Camogie in a very enjoyable trip at the weekend.

No winner of Naomh Olaf Lotto this week. Next week’s jackpot €2,100.

HURLING : FIRST TITLE SINCE 2011 FOR CROKES

Crokes claim Minor ‘A’ Hurling silverware after massive comeback

Kilmacud Crokes captains Tom Stakelum and Alex Hatt with the Cup, after their sides Minor ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final win over Ballyboden St. Enda’s in O’Toole Park on Sunday last.

Picture: Steven Dagg Fionn Ó Ceallaigh sneaks in for Asdf asfdCrokes sdaf dasf dsaf sdaf sdaf sdaf dsaf Kilmacud firstdsaf goaldsaf during sdaf dasf aasdfasdf.

Picture: XXXX YYYY Sunday’s final in O’Toole Park.

Picture: Steven Dagg

DUBLIN MINOR ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Kilmacud Crokes 2-21 Ballyboden St. Enda's 2-16  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy is back in action every Saturday at 10.00am in our winter quarters indoors in the gym in St Laurence College.

Please come along and give the Academy a try. The cost is only €2 per child each week and there is no annual subscription. All equipment is provided free and qualified coaches are always in attendance, its all about having fun with your friends.

Our AGM will be held on Monday 19th November at 8pm in St Anne’s Recourse centre Shankill.

Nominations for committee and notice of motions must be with the club secretary ASAP. Action this weekend: the under 8 and 9 girls footballers were at home to Ranelagh Gaels as was the under 10 boys against Cuala and under 12 girls away to Ballinteer St Johns.

Congratulations to the 20 new

coaches on completing the Foundation Course.

The Chase the Ace draw in Brady’s.

There was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Chloe Kelly. This week’s jackpot is €1,450.

Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in the pub or from club members.

NOTE: The next draw will be held after Christmas in order to allow the pub to facilitate its Christmas programme of events.

Check our facebook page to see the summer camp and club birthday party videos produced by Lava Digital Marketing it’s a fantastic view as to what our club is all about and also see some fantastic photographs by our club photographer Liza Mitton.

We are currently looking for new players for our Adult Ladies and Adult Men’s football teams please contact GPO Steve Davis 087 6414123 or email stevedavis203@gmail.com

K I L M AC U D C ro ke s fought back from an early seven-point deficit to deliver their first Minor ‘A’ Hurling Championship since 2011 at O’Toole Park on Sunday last.

The early 11am throwin may have contributed to Crokes early slumber, as they fell 1-8 to 0-4 in arrears after 10 minutes, but Paddy Linehan’s charges bounced back

well, to deliver a hard earned five-point win and a sixth title since 1998 for the Glenalbyn side.

Indeed Crokes hadn’t done much to advance their cause by the interval, as they trailed by six points at this stage, and really needed a big second half performance to get the better of their Firhouse Road counterparts.

It was Kevin Des mond’s goal that set up Boden nicely for a strong opening to this tie, and following scores from Adam Kelleher, Pearce Christie and Luke McDwyer they held a 1-6 to 0-2 advantage after eight minutes.

CAPTAIN’S RUN Cumann na mBunscol heroes return

ALL the winning captains from the recent Dublin Cumann na mBunscol finals returned to Croke Park for a special group photo, showing off their silverware from the annual primary school festival of Gaelic games.

They are pictured with Alan Black, from Allianz, the sponsor of the event.

Picture: piaras o midheach / SPORTSFILE

A Fionn Ó Ceallaigh goal at the end of the opening quarter was the boost that Kilmacud Crokes needed, and following points from Alex Hatt and Eddie Gibbons the gap was cut to three points.

But Ballyboden rose their game again to take a deserved six-point interval advantage.

Ballyboden struggled to cope with a hungrier Crokes outfit after the restart, and indeed they failed to score in the third quarter.

Crokes upped their game and were a revitalised side, with Tom Stakelum netting their second goal five minutes

after the restart to cut the gap to the minimum, on a 1-11 to 2-10 scoreline at that stage.

Crokes continued to show momentum, with Eddie Gibbons delivering a superbly struck longrange free from distance, while a brace of Mark Grogan points saw Boden fall further in arrears.

B a l l y b o d e n fo u n d it hard to cope with a strong second half challenge from Crokes, but they did manage to get a second goal, when Cillian Kirwan found the net.

However, this came too late as Crokes stood firm to deliver a five-point win and deserved silverware.

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GAELIC FOOTBALL: MANNION DELIVERS FOR CROKES IN NAVAN

Paul Mannion tries to fend off the challenge of St. Peter’s, Dunboyne’s Seamus Lavin, while watched by Jack Donnelly during Sunday’s AIB Leinster Senior Club Football Quarter-Final in Páirc Tailteann, Navan Picture: Darragh Hickey

Powerful Crokes book Leinster semi AIB LEINSTER CLUB SFC QUARTER FINAL Kilmacud Crokes St Peter’s Dunboyne (Meath)  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

2-17 0-7

KILMACUD CROKES marched comfortably through their first AIB Leinster Club Senior Championship tie, against St Peter’s of Dunboyne, County Meath on Sunday afternoon.

Drawn away to the Meath champions, Crokes took charge early on, with Paul Mannion repeating his exceptional scoring run from the Dublin finale as the Stillorgan side came out of the contest at a canter. The win came despite Crokes starting without one of their stars Cian O’Sullivan, who was given a well-earned rest.

St Peter’s scored the opening point, but from then on didn’t really look a serious threat to Crokes, who’ll be looking to go deep into the provincial and then national championship off the back of their Dublin title.

The Dunboyne side’s opening second point was answered by seven successive scores by Crokes, with Pat Burke,

Dara Mullin, Andrew McGowan and Mannion doing the damage. UCD man Mullin looked particularly dangerous, forcing several frees, and just failing to find the net as a Dunboyne defender pulled off a high-quality block to tip over his effort from close range.

Mannion looked in danger, briefly, when he went down injured with fifteen minutes on the clock. He recovered, and it took Dunboyne until the 21st minute to add their second score, by which point they already looked overmatched.

Dunboyne were able to pull a couple back, though, including through former Dublin man Robbie McCarthy, though they conceded a procession of poor frees, keeping Crokes 0-10 to 0-5 in front at the interval.

It wasn’t long after the break when Mannion made his mark. Seven minutes after the restart, he was fouled in the box, and the Dublin star promptly popped up to blast the penalty into the net. He had another goal four minutes later, at which point those two goals were the only scores of the second half, and Crokes were all but out of sight, at

2-10 to 0-5.

Mannion had hit 2-6 by the time he was withdrawn - protection against a long-standing niggling injury - with 1-5 of them coming from frees. In fact, frees were the main source of Crokes increasingly towering tally: St Peter’s found the Stillorgan men a little too hot to handle, and resorted in conceding what ultimately amounted to 1-10 in set pieces over the course of the game, with Pat Burke notching the rest.

In the closing stages, most of the intensity had gone out of the game, though it did become a more pleasant spectacle for the crowd, as heavy rain cleared, and St Peter’s enjoyed playing with the wind.

Nevertheless, Crokes set about putting together a sold tally, and had managed 2-17 and conceded only two second half points by the time the quarterfinal came to an end emphatically in their favour, as most had predicted.

Crokes now face Portlaoise on Sunday November 25th in Parnell Park after the Laois kingpins overcame Newbridge outfit Moorefield by 1-14 to 1-11 in their quarter final.

KILMACUD CROKES: David Nestor; Liam Flatman, Andrew McGowan (0-1), Cian O’Connor (0-1); Aidan Jones, Cillian O’Shea (0-1), Ross McGowan; Craig Dias, Conor Casey; Shane Cunningham, Paul Mannion (2-6, 5f, 1-0 pen), Shane Horan; Pat Burke (0-4, 4f), Dara Mullin (0-2), Callum Pearson (0-1). Subs used: Ronan Ryan for Jones (40); Kevin Dyas for Horan (44); Stephen Williams (0-1) for Mannion (54); Tom Fox for Cunningham (54); Mark Vaughan for Burke (54); Nathan Nolan for Craig Dias (57).

ST.PETERS: Cian Flynn; Gavin McCoy, Liam Byrne, Cian O’Dwyer; Cathal Finn (0-1), Seamus Lavin (0-1), Craig Lowndes (0-1); Shane McEntee, Jack Donnelly; Niall Jones, Stuart Lowndes (0-2), Sean Ryan; Robert McCarthy (0-1), Ronan Jones, David McEntee (0-1, 1f). Subs used: Conor Doran for Ryan (24, black card); Jack Scannell for Donnelly (41); David Gallagher for Niall Jones (46); Michael Dunne for David McEntee (54); Shane Comiskey for McCarthy (54); Stephen Moran for Cian O’Dwyer (57).

REFEREE: Maurice Deegan (Laois)

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Magee happy as Crokes progress

KILMACUD Crokes manager Johnny Magee was happy with his sides second-half display as they maintained their good run as Dublin champions, reaching yet another Leinster semi-final, their first since their last Dublin win in 2010.

“In the first half we were probably a bit slow off the blocks,” Magee said.

“I know we were five points up at half-time, but the second half performance was a lot better than the first.

“We moved the ball a lot quicker and we asked questions of them early. I was happy with the result and the performance, but will that be good enough the next day against Portlaoise?

“I don’t think so.

There’s work to do. It was good to get the win, and I’m just happy that we are in the semi-final.”

The contribution of star forward Paul Mannion was one of the key factors in this Crokes victory, and Magee was delighted with his display.

“Paul is in a good vein of form. I’m glad that he is continuing his form from being with Dublin.

“Paul is going well, but it’s the lads around him who are giving him the platform to perform like that.

“The work that goes in to getting the ball and getting the ball back from the opposition.

“The lads are working tirelessly for that, to give a platform for players like Paul and Dara Mullin to score, so that’s the objective.

“It just adds to the team performance.

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Supple forced to call time on glittering career  DAVE DONNELLY

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BOHEMIANS goalkeeper Shane Supple has announced his shock retirement from playing just five months after he was called up to the senior international team.

The 31-year-old had been looking forward to his peak years with the Gypsies but has been forced to call it a day to a persistent hip injury.

It’s likely also the former All-Ireland winner’s last active involvement in GAA, having already taken a step back from his commitments with St Brigid’s this year to focus on soccer.

“As of today, I will be hanging up my gloves and stepping away from the game,” said the Navan Road native in a statement posted on the Bohemians website.

“This is a decision I haven’t taken lightly but, due to a persistent hip issue, I feel I can no longer play to the level needed and, more importantly, that I expect of myself.

“I need to listen to my body and can no longer put it through the high level of physical demand required at this level of competition as a goalkeeper in the League of Ireland.

“I had envisaged playing long into my 30s and intended doing that with Bohs – a club that has been so good to me and has given me the most enjoyable years of my playing career.”

Shane Supple (in yellow for both teams) enjoyed success for both St. Brigid’s and Bohemians. He was Brigid’s captain for their 2011 Dublin SFC success, while he earned Leinster Senior Cup soccer honours with Bohemians in 2016. Pictures: Chris Lynam/Peter O’Doherty Bohemians and St Kevin’s Boys young stars have formally joined forces for 2018 and beyond

“I will miss Friday nights in Dalymount the most.

The atmosphere created by the best fans in the world with the flares, banners and Johnny Logan’s Hold Me Now. Nothing will replace that!

Supple was an outstanding talent who made his name in England with Ipswich Town before walking away from the professional game at the age of 22 and returning to play GAA. The transition was seamless as he helped his local club St Brigid’s to their second Dublin Senior Football Championship in his first full season in 2011, and subsequently losing a Leinster final against West-

meath’s Garrycastle.

He was part of the Dublin intercounty panel for the 2013 season and he was an unused backup to Stephen Cluxton as Jim Gavin’s side lifted the Sam Maguire.

After a year in the Leinster Senior League with Crumlin United, Supple made his return to top-level soccer in 2016 with Bohs.

His performances earned him the attention of Ireland interna-

tional manager Martin O’Neill, who called up for summer friendlies with France and the USA this year.

“I will miss Friday nights in Dalymount the most -the atmosphere created by the best fans in the world with the flares, banners and Johnny Logan’s Hold Me Now. Nothing will replace that!

“As a team we always knew you had our backs no matter the result and

that’s something not many players can say about their own fans.

“I will never forget the [Cup] replay in Turner’s Cross when you all sung The Auld Triangle after the game as we warmed down. The hairs on the backs of our necks stood up.

“We may not have won any trophy, but we were successful in creating a bond between everyone associated with Bohs.”

He concluded: “Sport

has given me so much enjoyment from as long as I can remember up to my last game in Dalymount at the end of this season.

“Sport has taught me some of the most valuable life lessons and allowed me to meet some great people who have had such a positive impact on my life.

“I can look back on my career with no regrets and an awful lot of fond memories.”