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Warning issued after ‘attempted abduction’ Ballybrack locals urged to be vigilant
REBECCA RYAN
A LOCAL councillor is calling residents to be “extra vigilant” after reports of “attempted abduction” in the Ballybrack area. Gardai in Shankill are investigat-
ing reports that a man asked a young woman to get into his car at Aran Drive last Tuesday. Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) told Dublin Gazette the incident is “very worrying”. “It’s a residential area, there are no problems. It’s a little shortcut, it’s not a
dodgy laneway, there have never been any problems in it.” Cllr Devlin advised: “What we really need is for people to be vigilant, especially in the darker evenings. “People need to be conscious of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity,” he urged. FULL STORY ON PAGE 7
Glee for Glencullen artist
A TALENTED artist from Glencullen has painted a picture of one of his sporting heroes and is getting the chance to meet him .
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MIXED REACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO ANNOUNCEMENT
New chapter for Stillorgan Library with €1.5m in funding REBECCA RYAN
STILLORGAN Library is set for a big boost with €1.5m in funding. The Library is over 35 years old and is currently housed in a 1970s prefab. It has 100,000 users each year. The funding is from the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Library Capital Investment Programme and the new library is being developed by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council who will provide the balance of funding for the project. Minister Josepha Madigan said: “It will be a focal point and destination for the local community as part of the regeneration of
St Laurence’s Park, which will also include residential apartments. “It will also be a great boost for the wider Stillorgan area. I know the current facility has a very wide catchment area which extends as far as Deerpark, Mount Merrion, Kilmacud, Priory, Leopardstown and Merville. “The current library is one of the busiest in the county but it is both old and at capacity. The new facility will be much better suited to the full range of activities expected for a modern Library.” Local Minister Shane Ross also welcomed the funding. “It will allow Stillorgan Library to offer modern, improved facilities to its users and will hopefully
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Donna has a date at the Pavilion
Minister Madigan outside current Stillorgan Library
attract more people to use this fantastic local amenity.” Cllr Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB), said: “I was so pleased to hear of this funding which will be very beneficial to Stillogan Library. It is great to
see library improvements across the county and work will commence on Ballyogan Library next year which will help complete the circle.” Councillor John Kennedy (FG) said: “This development represents a very significant step towards the ultimate and long soughtafter library upgrade.” There was a mixed reaction on social media at the announcement. Some felt the funding would be better spent elsewhere. One wrote: “We are coming into winter. The amount of homeless people that have died on our streets over the last five winters. “This is the highest disrespect to human life in
Ireland, the families out there that are struggling to find somewhere to live within their means. “The lack of housing in this country is an absolute disgrace and you want to put money into a poxy library? All energy should be put into the housing emergency.” Another commented: “This is disgusting. Money needed for homes [and] health, not libraries. Don’t use my tax please on this.” While others welcomed the funding. One wrote: “I don’t think anyone is putting the library before housing. Libraries are as important as anything else. Education/learning is not a waste of money.”
IRISH singer-songwriter Donna Taggart is coming to the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire on October 21. After establishing herself as one of Ireland’s most prolific international artists, Donna is retuning after the success of her single Jealous of the Angels. With over 150 million stream plays and number one records in eight different countries, Ireland’s latest songstress returns to take the world by storm. Latest offering Guiding Light was written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance and guest stars Ed Sheeran on the original release. Donna’s home town choir, Omagh Community Youth Choir, originally formed 20 years ago following the Omagh bomb atrocity, also feature on the record. Donna’s new album will be released later this year and you can also catch her live in the Pavilion Theatre on Sunday, October 21.
Annual Imam Hussain Conference THE 12th Annual Imam Hussian Condolence Conference 2018 is taking place at the Ahlul-Bait Islamic Centre, Al-Hussain House Milltown Bridge in Dundrum at 2pm. Local Irish Muslim youngsters’ secondary level will be presenting papers at the event along with theological speakers. Speakers include, Syed Siraj H. Zaidi, Muntadhar Eltimimi, Syed Kazim Haider, Canon Desmond Cinnamon (Church of Ireland) and Dr Ali Al- Saleh. There will be a question and answer session with the audience. Admission is free and there is plenty of free car parking inside the car park or on Side Street.
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GLENCULLEN: GREAT REACTION TO ANDRE’S MOONEY’S PAINTINGS OF WELL-KNOWN STARS
Local artist is drawing plenty of attention
REBECCA RYAN
A TALENTED artist from Glencullen has painted a picture of one of his sporting heroes and is getting the chance to meet him. Andre Mooney’s popular art burst onto the scene in the last year. He has already met the likes of Johnny Sexton, Gerry Adams, Denis Irwin, Dublin GAA players and recently Mo Salah to show them his paintings and get them signed. Andre (30) told Dublin Gazette how he got into painting: “I used to work in retail and I would
Psoriasis event in Dundrum THE highly anticipated Psoriasis Shout Out is returning to Dundrum Town Centre, where over 450 people gathered last year. Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory skin disorder in which there is an increase in the rate at which skin cells are produced and shed from the skin. Over 41,000 people are on dermatology waiting lists in Ireland. The Psoriasis Shout Out is an annual event which takes place in Dublin, Manchester, London, and Newcastle. Its initiative aims to get people talking about psoriasis and to bring psoriasis patients together. The message is a positive one – it is possible to live well with psoriasis. It is taking place in Dundrum Town Centre beside House of Fraser on Saturday, October 13, from 9.30am to 5.30pm.
always be doodling on receipts. I’d draw little pictures and people would say ‘I’m going to keep that’. “Then I painted Gene Wilder from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory when he passed away and I put it on Facebook which got a great response and it just took off. Now I have loads of orders in so it’s really good.” Andre’s paintings got really popular after he painted football players from the Dublin’s GAA senior football team. So far, he has met Dean Rock, Ciaran Kilkenny, Brian
Fenton, Diarmuid Connolly and Stephen Cluxton, and Philly McMahon is next on his list to paint. “It started off with the Dublin team. Once I did one it was easy [because] I had the connections. [The players] came and helped me out with arts days and helped me out with my local Gaelic team, Stars of Erin GAA Club up in the Dublin Mountains. They would show up and do the signing on that day.” Andre’s paintings of well-known people and meeting has really taken off in the last year.
“I’m flat out at the minute, everything’s going well. I’ve been doing them now the last year and they just took off. “I met Mo Salah three weeks ago. He was a cool guy. I got to meet him in the airport when I was invited in. I had a large painting of him done and I have it here now all signed. “I’m a Man United fan and painted a big Mo Salah, but that’s the job, you have to cater for everyone! “My favourite was being invited into Leinster House to meet Gerry Adams and get the paint-
Andre getting his painting signed by Liverpool’s Mo Salah
ing I did of him signed.” Speaking of meeting Johnny Sexton, Andre said: “It was a great time to do it. They had just won the Six Nations and he signed it just a day before he flew out play England to do the grand slam so it was a great time to meet
him. He loved it.” Next on André’s agenda is meeting Paul Scholes. He’ll be meeting with the retired Manchester United player in a couple of weeks to sign his painting. Andre has also done a lot of painting donations
for varies charities like hospices and the Blue Cross. He was also asked to design his local GAA teams club crest which he said “meant a lot” to him. To see more of Andre’s work, check out Andre Mooney Art and Design on Facebook.
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MASSIVE OCCASION IN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Ballinteer Men’s Shed attend major gathering BALLINTEER’S Men Shed attended the largest Men’s Sheds gathering in the world recently. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association gathered 500 members from across the globe to Pairc Ui Chaoimh down in Cork on September 12. Speakers at the event included Ballinteer native Irish Olympian David Gillick, Topline ambassador and former rugby player, Donncha O’Callaghan and philanthropist Alan Kerins. The event marked one of the biggest occasions in the history of the Men’s Sheds movement. Since its foundation in 2011, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association has overseen an exponential growth in the number of Men’s Sheds in Ireland. From a standing start, the number
Ballinteer Men’s Shed Volunteer Sean McLoughlin and Irish Olympian David Gillick
of Irish sheds has increased from zero in 2009 to more than 400 today. Men’s Sheds are now present in 32 counties, with as many as 50 in Dublin. Ballinteer local and volunteer
with the Ballinteer Men’s Shed Sean McLoughlin said other Men’s Sheds in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown attended and it was a great day. “It was a magnificent event, brilliantly organised and I was very proud to be part of it. “I was delighted to see four of the six Men’s Sheds in Dun LaoghaireRathdown represented on the day, including Ballinteer Men’s Shed, Nutgrove & Loreto Men’s Shed, Sandyford Men’s Shed and Blackrock Men’s Shed. “For the majority of the ‘shedders’ attending, it was their first major Men’s Shed event, and I am delighted the men made the long journey to be there and the feedback from them was overwhelmingly positive.”
FUNDRAISER: CHARITY CONCERT
Adam O’Brien (inset) has organised the upcoming A Night for Eoin at Whelan’s in the city centre as a way to honour his late brother, Eoin (main), and to fundraise for Pieta House
Are you goin’ to Eoin’s night for Pieta House? RACHEL D’ARCY
A KILMACUD man has organised an event to raise money for Pieta House, to mark his late brother’s 30th birthday and fifth anniversary. A Night for Eoin, to suport Pieta House, has been organised by Adam O’Brien, a mental health and autism activist. He organised the event – a concert in the famous Whelan’s at Wexford Street – to mark his older brother Eoin’s anniversary and birthday on November 4. “Adam originally booked the smaller room in Whelan’s but managed to sell out the 120 tickets in that room already, so he called them and upgraded to the larger room! “He really wants to make the event a big success for Pieta House,” his mum, Suzanne, told Dublin Gazette. “Adam’s dream would be to work in the entertainment industry, to manage a band or something similar, and Eoin was hugely into his music too. “We were only talking this morning about how Eoin would have been interested in going to see Metallica in Slane. “It was the one thing they really gelled over, so it was almost natural that Adam would set up a gig to mark the event.” This isn’t Adam’s first time fundraising for Pieta House, as he has been actively involved with the charity since Eoin’s passing almost five years ago. Adam is on the autistic spectrum, living with Asperger’s – something which Suzanne says hasn’t stopped him in his
quest to honour his brother’s memory and raise awareness of mental health. Suzanne said: “Eoin passed away in the November, and in the April Adam was gearing up to do [physical challenge] Hell and Back with my two brothers, all to raise money for Pieta House. “He also participated in the Cycle Against Suicide, which would be a huge thing for anyone on the [autistic] spectrum; having a change in scenery and sleeping in a different place every night would cause anyone anxiety, but Adam did it in the name of raising mental health awareness. “He uses physical exercise to help battle his anxiety, and it’s great he can also use it to raise awareness of something he cares so much about. “Ever since Eoin passed away, Adam’s made it a mission to talk about his anxiety, or to let others know they can talk to him if they need to. He has a lot of time for Pieta House and their work.” The gig will feature a number of upcoming singer-songwriters from around Dublin, including Amy Naessens, Ryan Cahill, Darce, Luke Clerkin and Cormac Taylor, with magician Colm Dawson acting as MC on the night. Tickets for A Night For Eoin are available now from WhelansLive.com, priced at €12.50, with all proceeds going toward Pieta House. For those unable to make it on the night, but would still like to donate, an online fundraiser is up at give.everydayhero. com/ie/eoins-night-for-pieta-house.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Aisling Ryan and Josephine Elbert
Shauna Keogh
Catherine O’Toole and Paula Sheary
Big Brother winner in Dundrum to launch The Couture Club
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Ryan Thomas at The Couture Club’s store in Dundrum Town Centre. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
RESHLY crowned Celebrity Big Brother Winner Ryan Thomas jetted in to Dublin to visit the newly opened Couture Club Store in Dundrum Town Centre. Ryan was joined by his brothers, twins Adam and Scott. Ryan, Adam and Scott are long time friends of the Couture Club, who
threw their support behind Ryan during his tumultuous time on Celeb Big Brother. The Couture Club is a lifestyle brand loved by some of the UK & Ireland’s well-known faces, founded in 2015 by friends Ross Worswick and Scott Shashua.
Curtis Kilduff and Rebecca Conway
Sandra and Laura Donovan
27 September 2018 SOUTH DUBLIN GAZETTE 7
REPORT: OVER €55 M PROVIDED FOR TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION REMAINS UNSPENT
Traveller housing targets have not been met in 19 years REBECCA RYAN rryan@dublingazette.com
SOUTHSIDE Travellers Action Group will be making a submission to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council about failed Traveller Accommodation targets. A report, commissioned by the Department of Housing in 2016, found that Traveller accommodation targets have not been met at any point since they were made mandatory on local authorities 19 years ago. The report also highlighted the fact that
more than €55 million provided for Traveller accommodation remains unspent since 2000 and just 6,394 of the 9,390 – or 68% - units of Traveller accommodation promised, have been provided. Local Senator Victor Boyhan said the issues regarding Traveller accommodation need to be addressed. He said: “The preparation of a Traveller Accommodation Programme is a matter for the council executive and ultimately its adoption is a reserved function of its councillors. “The issue of the €55 million allocated
nationally for Traveller accommodation remaining unspent since 2000 has to be addressed. “The Minister for State, Damian English, has overall responsibility for Traveller Accommodation within the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government and I will certainly be raising this issue with him when he next appears before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning & Local Government.” Director of Southside Travellers Geraldine Dunne told Dublin Gazette they are in “draft
stage” of the submission and are unable to comment at this particular time. Martin Collins, co-director, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre told us: “We welcome the recent announcement by Housing Minister, Eoghan Murphy to the setting up of an independent expert group to review the 1998 Traveller Accommodation Act. “It’s important for us to find out how and why this piece of legislation is failing to deliver on Traveller accommodation. “The expert group is due to report before the end of the year.”
Shock after ‘attempted FASTNews abduction’ in Ballybrack REBECCA RYAN
A LOCAL councillor is calling on residents to be “extra vigilant” after reports of “attempted abduction” in the Ballybrack area. Gardai in Shankill are investigating reports t h a t a m a n a s ke d a young woman to get into his car at Aran Drive last Tuesday. Suspicious Downplaying social media reports of calling it an “attempted abduction,” a Garda spokesperson told Dublin Gazette the “suspicious approach” will be fully investigated. “Gardai are investigating a report that a female in her 20s was approached by a man in a car at Aran Drive, Ballybrack at approximately 10.30pm on September 18. “Anybody who has anything to report to gardai should do so immedi atel y. Any re po rts we receive will be fully investigated,” said the Garda spokesperson. Facebook group ‘Born and Bred in Ballybrack’ reported the incident happened on Aran Avenue where laneway goes up alongside the school into Loughlinstown Park estate. The group described
the car and man as: “Red 03 Ford car and she said he had a foreign accent with a Dublin twang off it. “ He o f fe re d h e r a lift a few times before attempting to exit his car at which point she ran to safety. “She made it home and gardai were called.” Local Councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) told Dublin Gazette the incident is “very worrying”. “It’s a residential area, there are no problems. It’s a little shortcut, it’s not a dodgy laneway, there have never been any problems in it. “The fact that this happened in a residential area, a very safe area, is very worrying. “The incident itself is extremely worrying for the young woman and I’m glad she got away unharmed.” Cllr Devlin had this advice for locals in the area who are worried. “What we really need is for people to be vigilant especially in the darker evenings. “People need to be conscious of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity. “The evenings have gotten darker earlier now, so people need to plan their route. Preferably walk with somebody else or a group. “And for some people
Parish of Taney marks 200 years
Gardai in Shankill are investigating reports that a man asked a young woman to get into his car at Aran Drive last Tuesday. Inset: Councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) told Dublin Gazette the incident is “very worrying”.
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The evenings have got darker earlier now, so people need to plan their route. Preferably walk with somebody else or a group who listen to music walking along just be conscious of your surroundings. I’m not trying to frighten people but just [use] common
sense when out there.” L o c a l s h ave b e e n showing their concern on social media with many tagging their family and friends on posts
to warn them. Lucy Griffiths said: “Oh my god that’s scary, too close for comfort.” Annemarie Kershaw said: “I got stopped by
two men in a red car last night asking where Aran Avenue was.” Shauna Orange said: “[I] won’t be using the lane again.”
TANEY Parish are celebrating 200 years of worship in Dundrum. They are holding a Flower Festival in conjunction with an art exhibition from October 5 to 7. Opening times are Friday and Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Teas, coffee, homemade cakes and sandwiches will be available. Last year the Parish undertook a significant refurbishment to the church to update it and make it even more beautiful. To celebrate this significant milestone the church and surroundings will be decorated by over 40 unique floral displays, which will be created by individuals from Flower clubs, Horticultural Societies, Parishes and professional florists. The Festivals overall theme is “Reflections of Harvest in Dundrum” with individual themes chosen for each display. Flower Festival’s coordinator Jasmin Hourie said: “We will assure you a very warm Taney Parish welcome and hopefully you will come away uplifted and inspired by what you will have seen.” All are welcome.
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EXCLUSIVE : DEPUTY JOHN LAHART (FF) OFFERS HIS OPINION ON THE BIG TRANSPORT PLANS
‘BusConnects will just end up separating city communities’ A RELIABLE, efficient public bus network is of strategic importance to any major capital city and Dublin is no different. Earlier this summer, the National Transport Authority unveiled its plan to radically restructure the Dublin Bus network. This proposed level of investment is of course to be welcomed but the widespread and wholesale changes that have been proposed to traditionally well-established routes are a source of worry for many. These are the services that they rely on to connect them with work, school, college, hospital appointments, shops, motor tax or social welfare offices, to name just a few. My Fianna Fail col-
leagues and I have held a substantial number of public information meetings across the city and county on the proposals. To my mind, this plan has exercised Dublin residents more than any other issue I have known to be raised on the doors. The overarching concern is that BusConnects could disconnect their communities; disconnect them from direct and reliable access in and around the city. After all, it’s one thing to be forced to move to a high-frequency route; it’s another matter entirely for those that will now have to travel on a low-frequency service. There are ongoing issues with Dublin Bus services
A detail of part of the proposed BusConnects plan, showing a network of mid- and high-frequency bus routes and changeover spots within the city centre
that commuters have been eager to see properly addressed and would have preferred for funding to be spent on – a clampdown on anti-social behaviour, increased capacity at peak times, dedicated school
buses and more consistent real-time information. While there are a number of aspects of the BusConnects plan that have merit, including the 90-minute Leap card, the idea of multiple spines and
orbital routes – the fact is, BusConnects will disconnect passengers from their destination. Forcing people to make multiple connections on a route that once operated directly without a bus
change will simply push more people to travel by car on our already busy roads. It’s a regressive move. For example, under BusConnects, passengers that have travelled on routes such as the 33, 123 and the 15A in one seamless journey will be required to disembark, re-queue and board a feeder bus. Other essential, welloperating bus routes such as the 142, the 46A and the 15B are to be scrapped, leaving whole communities isolated and passengers discommoded. This makes travelling by bus far more problematic and inconvenient for commuters, particularly during the winter months. The current project
plan punishes and penalises those with any degree of difficulty with their mobility or whose independence could be compromised by forcing them to take a connecting bus. Not to mention, the maps are a real challenge for even the most able navigator. Parents too are fearful for what the BusConnects changes will mean for their children who have travelled to school by bus but will now be in a more tricky scenario, moving from one bus to another. As Thomas O’Connor of the National Bus and Rail Union has said: “All communities around Dublin are being hit in some fashion.” Fianna Fail has used its Private Members Business in Dail Eireann this week, the first week back following the summer recess, to call for the review of this plan, in light of the complexities raised in the communities we represent. The future of Dublin’s bus network largely depends on members of the public offering their unique insight into what is working well, but what precisely could be better. The existing challenge to strike a balance between transforming the city’s bus network and strengthening connectivity, reliability and frequency lies in the ability to consult with those that know Dublin Bus services the best – its passengers.
DEPUTY JOHN LAHART, FF Dublin South West, Front Bench Dublin spokesperson
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THE MERRION INN: POPULAR BALLSBRIDGE PUB ON WHY IT’S BECOME A BELOVED VENUE
Interesting times at The Merrion Inn REBECCA RYAN
THE MERRION INN, one of Dublin’s most iconic family run pubs, is certainly giving their customers something to smile about! Not only have they recently launched this season’s exciting new menu which is already getting rave reviews, but they have recently launched a series of other new exciting initiatives to delight their customers. Some of these initiatives include a new early bird menu, a season discount for Leinster Rugby Season Ticket holders, upgraded TV screens, preorder lunch facilities for time pressed executives and two customer events - Whiskey Wednesdays & Steak Nights with complimentary wine on Thursday & Saturday. June 2012 marked the end of an era for the leafy suburb of Dublin 4 when the pub fell victim to a major fire that swept through the building. The Merrion Inn underwent a total transformation and redesign and today presents itself as a top notch eatery with a strong focus on food as well an impressive selection of craft beers, spirits and world wines. Five years on this November, The Merrion Inn is a buzzing hub of activity providing local businesses as well as families and locals with a friendly and professional environment to meet up for chats, drink and food. Dublin Gazette caught up with third-generation owner Fearghus McCormack to chat about the new menu and what else is happening with this iconic Dublin pub. Fearghus, can you tell me a bit about how you started out in the family business? “My grandfather started the business in the 1940s in what’s now called Peter’s Pub in the City Centre. We then moved to premises in Monkstown called McCormacks & Sons which my uncle Paddy Mc Cormack still owns and run, and my father purchased this premises here in Ballsbridge in the early 90s. “I’ve grown up living on top of a pub and working in it since I was 12. While I have a master’s degree in engineering, I always stayed in touch with the business. I suppose you could say that it’s in my blood. “When I was a younger man, I worked all over the world doing lots of things, including hospitality, so I’ve been able to bring that kind of experience back to The Merrion Inn.” What do you love most about working at The Merrion Inn? “Getting to look after my customers and making sure that they leave happier than when they walked in. I know most of our customers by name and that’s because I enjoy doing what I do.”
“quality gastro food in a relaxed pub setting
It’s a family-run business with restaurant
without paying restaurant prices
You’re known as a rugby pub and a great place to go to before or after the game. You’ve just painted the pub front a shade of green – is that a nod towards your strong rugby links? The pub has always had a strong link with both Irish and Leinster rugby as we are located quite near both the RDS and the Aviva Stadium. “Even one of the most famous rugby players never to play for Leinster, Ross O’Carroll Kelly, has popped in once or twice over the years! “Recently, we’ve upgraded our TV screens for our customers – they’re now even bigger and brighter so our customers won’t miss a kick of the ball.
“We’ve also launched a special offer to all Leinster rugby season ticket holders – they can now receive 10% off their food and wine bill throughout the rugby season. “It’s our way of saying thank-you for their custom and support over the years.”
You’ve some great fun nights at The Merrion Inn. Can you tell us about your Whiskey Wednesdays and Steak Nights? “We introduced Whiskey Wednesday evenings to try to support and promote premium Irish whiskey. “All our whiskeys are labelled on the back bar so there is no embarrassment in asking us the price and no surprises then on the bill. Every Wednesday we discount all our 50 premium Irish whiskeys by 15 to 20%. “Every Thursday and Saturday we have the very popular Steak Night customer evenings. “We have a deliciously juicy premium 12oz Hereford Irish rib eye steak with chargrilled prawns which is served with chunky chips, a herb-baked beef tomato, pepper corn sauce and tempura onions with a complimentary glass of Zagalia or Costa Cruz wine for just €28.50.” There are mumblings of Christmas already! I hear it’s a very busy time for you. “We’ve already had several bookings for work parties and Christmas Eve. This year we have a three-course Christmas menu with a glass of prosecco on arrival for €38 in our downstairs restaurant. “Our Horse Shoe Room Bar on the first floor accommodates up to 150 people, which is perfect for staff nights out or big parties all year round, but it is especially busy over the Christmas period. “We also have a long tradition of family gatherings on Christmas Eve. It’s always a fun day and is booked out early.”
You’ve just launched a brand-new menu. I hear your new fish dish is a huge hit! “We try to change our menu seasonally, so we can keep it in line with seasonal favourites as well as making sure the menu is fresh and interesting. “Fish dishes are continually firm favourites amongst our customers. “One of our new fish dishes, a stuffed fillet of hake with a prawn and black pudding stuffing, roast celeriac and carrot, saute prawns with an orange and caraway cream is going particularly well, and our seafood skillet is also one of the top dishes that customers rave about.” The Merrion Inn is a very loved place. What do you think sets you apart? “I’m proud to say that we have a great team in place here – some have been with us for years and know the needs of our customers so well. They are our most important asset. It’s because of their skills and exceptional customer engagement that people come back to us again and again. “I also think because we are a family-run business which serves restaurant-quality food in a relaxed setting, people feel at ease with us. “Apart from our steaks, we make a point of keeping of our dishes under €20, because we want to ensure our customers get a good-value experience with us without paying restaurant prices. “We have 33 world wines by the glass, which is one of the largest selections of pouring wines in Ireland. “There really is something for everybody. To call us to make a reservation, ring 01 269 3816.”
For menu details and bookings: www.themerrioninn.com
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GALLERIES
Anne Marie Hennessy and An Cathaoirleach Ossian Smyth with winner John Steen
Anne Marie Hennessy, Bricks 4 Kidz with Naomi and Jonah Lacy, winners of the team award, and Cllr Ossian Smyth, An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography
Building self expression in a fun and challenging way H Anne Marie Hennessy and winner Zoe Russell
UGE congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Lego competition hosted by dlr LexIcon. The theme for this year’s competition was Design Your Ideal Play Space Using Lego, with the contest receiving 77 fantastic entries. Local Lego company Bricks for Kidz kindly sponsored this year’s contest. Each Lego build received a dlr Libraries Lego certificate, as well as a Bricks for Kids wristband and Lego tattoos.
Overall winner Patrick Reynolds
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TRANSPORT: SHANE ROSS SAYS HE IS ‘FULLY COMMITTED’ TO BUS PROJECT
Minister is ‘asleep at the wheel on Bus Connects’ REBECCA RYAN
THE Minister for Transport has said he is “fully committed” to the Bus Connects project. It comes as he was slammed last week after media reports claimed he told a residents’ association meeting in the constituency that “he had nothing to do with the Bus Connects plan” and that he had “no responsibility for the National Transport Authority”. The plan is proposing to change bus routes into the city centre with a €2 billion investment. However, some aspects of the plan have sparked outrage among some local communities who could be “left without a direct link to the city centre”. Justin McAleese (FF) said: “It is unacceptable for the Minister for Transport to take a back-seat
role in billion-euro transport projects. “It is remarkable that judicial appointments, the location of Garda Stations and peace in North Korea appear to fall under the remit of the Minister for Transport but the €770m Bus Connects plan, which was officially launched by the Minister 18 months ago, does not. “It is ironic that the Minister is proposing to make a submission through the public consultation process about a transport policy that he has the ultimate responsibility for. “Speaking of transport policy, it is hugely concerning that the Minster has not yet published the cost benefit analysis of the proposed MetroLink project. “The current plan will see the closure of stations between Charlemont and Sandyford on
Minister Shane Ross
the recently opened cross-city Luas line for between 18 to 24 months and will mark the end of the LUAS green line as we currently know it. “Standing back, taking a backseat role and saying it has nothing to do with him is unacceptable,” said McAleese. Senator Kevin Humphreys
(LAB) has also criticised the Transport Minister and said he is “asleep at the wheel on Bus Connects.” He said: “It is worth noting that the Minister’s distancing of himself from the BusConnects plan comes after a day of severe criticism for the plan in Dail Eireann. I would ask the question that if it is not the job of the Minister for Transport, who in the cabinet is responsible?” A spokesperson from the Department of Transport said: “Minister Ross never said he had ‘nothing to do with BusConnects’. “He is of course responsible for public transport policy and instructed the NTA to devise a plan to dramatically improve our Bus system over the coming years. He didn’t draw the map, nor is he involved in specific
route selections.” Minister Shane Ross said: “I am fully committed to the BusConnects project and believe it will deliver radical change. Buses will be more frequent, journey times will be shorter and more reliable, and 200 km of dedicated, segregated cycle lanes will be delivered. All of this is good news for our community and our city. “There are obvious problems in certain areas, both in my own constituency and across Dublin. This is the reason the NTA engage in a public consultation so that these gaps can be discovered and remedied. “I urge all TDs to represent the concerns of their communities to the NTA before the close of the consultation process. It is important that any issues are highlighted, and I too will be doing that for my local community.”
FASTNews Art contest to coincide with Centenary A SPECIAL art competition has been announced for local schools. It is to coincide with the Leinster Mail Boat Centenary, which is taking place on October 10. The Committee are calling on students of all ages to submit entries depicting their interpretations of the sinking of the Leinster or general maritime themes including The Kish Lighthouse, A Stormy Sea, A piece of Poetry, a song or a sculpture. The competition is open to all students in the Dun Laoghaire area and beyond. Thanks to a €1,500 sponsorship donation from Ulster Bank there will be a total of 12 prizes up for grabs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Primary School, Secondary School and Special Needs School categories. Entries must be submitted by October 2 and returned to the RMS Leinster Shop located in the Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre where all entries will be displayed.
Winners of Business Awards DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber will announce the winners of the 2nd Annual County Business Awards on September 27 at a Black Tie Gala Awards Evening. It will be held at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, with over 250 people expected to attend. There was a huge volume of entries this year and the judges were very impressed with the calibre of entries. The entries were whittled down by the Chamber’s Independent Judging Company, SpotCheck, and all winners will be revealed on the night. DLR Chamber is particularly pleased at the level of sponsorship which it has received again this year including: DLR County Council Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Bank of Ireland, Cosgrave Developments, DLR County Council, RBK Accountants, Amgen, Microsoft, AIB, Women in Business Alliance, Wines by Lily, KBC Bank and DLR Chamber.
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SPECIAL EDITION STAMP TO BE ISSUED
Centenary events to mark tragedy
Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council with artist Kate Bedell at Marlay Park’s new courtyard
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Liffey event to remember rescued
Ger Ryan, premier business consultant and Noel Blake, Mens’ Shed. Picture: Martin McCarthy
A NUMBER of events are taking place to highlight the RMS Leinster Centenary. On the morning of Thursday, October 10, 1918, the Leinster set sail from Dun Laoghaire’s Carlisle Pier. Aboard were an estimated 77 crew, 22 postal sorters (250 sacks of mail), approximately 180 civilians and in the region of 500 soldiers. The mail boat was torpedoed by a German submarine not long after it had left Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire) harbour on its way to Holyhead. The loss of life totalled 569 and it brought the First World War, in its final stages, very close to Irish shores. Highlight events of the centenary of this tragedy, include; An Post staging
a significant display in Dun Laoghaire Post Office and issuing a special edition stamp (October 10) A maritime tribute from Dun Laoghaire Harbour to the site of the Leinster wreck and back (September 22 and 23), DLR Family Day at the LexIcon incorporating exhibitions of St John’s Ambulance rescue equipment used 100 years ago and actors in period costume (October 6). Tour of Leinster associated graves at Deansgrange Cemetery followed by official unveiling of a monument to Leinster hero William Maher (October 7) and much more. For more information see www.leinster2018.com
Opening of refurbished Marlay Craft Courtyard MARLAY Park’s newly refurbished Craft Courtyard has just been launched. The restoration of this protected structure will presently have up to 14 tenants occupying units over two floors within the courtyard which have been restored to the highest standards. Ruairi O Dulaing, senior parks superintendent said: “The restoration of the Marlay Craft Courytard presents a significant opportunity to encourage new craft talent to set up business in this classic courtyard at Marlay Park. This will be a special place for the finest craftspeople to work and showcase their products”. Marlay House and Courtyard is located in the largest park in dlr’s ownership. The House and Courtyard are protected structures and are significant in the context of the Park which is a major local amenity accessed by the public on a daily basis.
MEMBERS of the Mens’ Shed, Shankill and women from a number of projects in Loughlinstown and Ballybrack will row up the Liffey to remember those saved by the Lifeboat, following the sinking of the RMS Leinster. The event is sponsored by Premier Business Consulting and funds raised will be donated to the Blackrock Hospice and Killiney Lions Club. Row Up The Liffey takes place September 30 at 2pm.
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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF WHAT THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS HAS TO OFFER
A WIDE VARIETY OF ORCHIDS ARE ON DISPLAY DURING THE ANNUAL ORCHID FAIR, HELD IN THE TEAK HOUSE
DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
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HE National Botanic Gardens of Ireland is an oasis of calm and beauty, and the best thing is entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens contain important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the world. The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are located in Glasnevin and are famous for the exquisitely restored historic glasshouses. The National Botanic Gardens are open every day from 9am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 6pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Tickets for guided tours are available for purchase. If you fancy something to eat with a view, The Garden Tearoom offers a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and cakes, as well as full hot lunches, all served with a panoramic view over the nearby gardens.
GLASSHOUSES BEST FEATURE: STUNNING THE National Botanic Gardens is famous for its beautifully restored and planted glasshouses. The Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House are both recipients of the Europa Nostra Award for excellence in conservation architecture. The glasshouses are open every day throughout the year except for Christmas Day and are completely free to enter and explore. Interpretative guided tours are available Monday to Saturday for a small fee and are free on Sundays.
GARDEN FEATURES BEST FEATURE: THE CHAINTENT BEHIND every turn in the path at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin lies a fascinating feature. Two sundials are in the gardens. One in front of the Palm House is the more familiar horizontal dial, which was made in the mid eighteenth century by Lynch of 26 Capel Street, Dublin. The Bandstand was built in 1894 and is no more than a shelter which would never have accommodated a band. The Chaintent is definitely one to see. It is a remarkable circular pergola erected sometime after 1834 by the then head gardener Ninian Niven.
THE ART ARCHIVE BEST FEATURE: LYDIA SHACKLETON ART SOME of the paintings were originally held, along with the Herbarium collection, in the Science and Art Museum (now the National Museum). These collections were transferred to Glasnevin in 1970. Other works came to the gardens through bequests by the artists themselves or their families. The collection represents over twenty artists, both Irish and foreign. Among the larger collections are Lydia Shackleton (1828-1914), Charlotte Wheeler Cuffe (1867-1967), and George Victor du Noyer (1817-1869).
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THE GIFT OF GAZ | DAVY’S LATEST RANT IS A ‘SCANDALOUS’ AFFAIR
‘You’re like an internet troll made flesh’ YOU’D need a stepladder to get Davy down off the high horse he gets himself up on sometimes. Ranting away to Paschal he was when I walked in to the pub. And sure wasn’t that eejit Paschal agreeing with him. He’d jumped off the stool and was jumping around like a yappy little terrier by the time I got to the bar. “A scandal!” he roars. “A bleedin’ scandal and we just let it happen. Standing idly by, as usual. This country’s crumbling all together. An utter shambles.” “How many has he had?” I says to Paschal. “Just the one,” says Paschal. “Jaysus! Would you ever sit down and relax yourself,” I says to Davy. “Sorry Gaz,” he says. “It just winds me up. The shenanigans they all get up to. I thought he was one of the good ones.”
I still had no idea what he was on about and I was starting to lose interest so I just picked up the paper on the bar and started leafing through it. “Do ye not want to know who I’m on about?” he asks me. I let out a long gasp and then said to him: “Go on then. What are ye banging on about this time?” “Himself in the Aras,” he says. “Getting all that money – and no one is allowed even audit it. I can’t believe it.” I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Davy really is some tulip. “Right Davy,” I says to him. “For starters, that money goes to the office of the President – for functions and the like. It’s not going in to some Caymans account or something like that. I thought it said that in most of the stories. Did ye not read the whole thing?”
“Sure I saw the headlines – that’s enough,” he says and I started roaring laughing. “What are ye laughing at?” he says, sounding like he’s in the height of it with me. “You’re like an internet troll made flesh,” I says, still laughing. “Banging on about something when
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Davy really is some tulip
you’ve not actually read the full story. This payment has been in for years, it’s not Michael D up to some sort of fiddle.” “Bu..” I cut him off before he could finish. Sure, I knew what he was going to say. “Yeah, it should be scrutinised but do ye not think the timing of this is all a bit off? Why now a few weeks from an election and not some other time in the last seven years? Or the fourteen years before that?” Davy’s shoulders had slowly slumped from attack mode back to his usual slouch. “I suppose you’re right,” he says. “Ah yeah,” I says, taking a long sup of me pint. “Who’s gonna calm ye down in a few weeks?” “What do ye mean?” he says.
“I’m heading off,” I says. “What do ye mean?” he says, looking crestfallen. “To Brittas Bay,” I says. “The cousin owns a little caravan park down there and he’s not well at the moment so he’s asked me to come down and manage it for a while.” “Brittas Bay! Caravan park!” he yelps at me. “But it’s nearly winter.” “I know,” I says. “There’ll be no one around. Handy money.” “Ah here,” says Davy. “Can’t believe you’re springing that on me. When will ye be back?” “Dunno,” I says. “I might not be back. We’ll see how it goes.” “Jasysu…” he says, tailing off and staring up at the wall for about 30 seconds, before turning to me and saying: “Better get me in a pint then if you’re heading off.” Never change, me auld mucker. Never change.
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What to do if a tenant suddenly stops their rent UNDER the Residential Tenancies Act, 2004 tenants are required to pay their rent when it falls due and their tenancy may be terminated for non-payment of rent. W h e re a l a n d l o rd seeks to terminate a tenancy of duration longer than six months because the tenant has failed to pay rent, the following three-step procedure must be followed. Give the tenant notice that they have breached their obligation to pay rent. This should be done in writing. The landlord must notify that the tenant is in arrears of rent, the tenant is allowed a reasonable time to remedy that breach of obligation, and the landlord is entitled to terminate the tenancy if the tenant fails to remedy that breach of obligation within the period specified. Serve a 14-day warning notice for failure to pay rent. The landlord must serve a written notice on the tenant informing him or her of the amount of rent that is due. T h e l a n d l o rd w i l l then give the tenant 14 days to pay those rent arrears. Serve a 28-day notice of termination of the tenancy. If the tenant fails to pay the rent due within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, the landlord may
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proceed to terminate the tenancy by serving a 28-day notice of termination. Registered landlords should apply to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) for dispute resolution in cases where the tenant fails to vacate the rental dwelling after the expiry of valid notices of rent arrears and termination. The PRTB may then make a determination order requiring the tenant to vacate the property if validly served notices have expired. The landlord or other a g e n t s m u s t n eve r remove a tenant or their property from a rental dwelling themselves or interfere with their utilities. The Act spec ifies the precise format for such notices and PRTB
adjudicators will only uphold the validity of notices that are in the correct format. It is essential that you give adequate notice periods and that they are in the prescribed format. It is important that landlords obtain tenant’s details at the commencement of the tenancy such as PPS numbers and contact details, register your tenancy with the PRTB and maintain detailed records prior to referring a Dispute Application to the PRTB to avoid delays in processing their case. Even when the RTB reaches a determination, the order can only be enforced through the Circuit Court if the tenant does not vacate the property.
WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie. DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.
It’s all just clicked again for Colin MARK O’BRIEN
NO MATTER what your job is, if you’ve been doing it for 25 years there are bound to be times when you get stuck in a rut. Comedian Colin Murphy found himself in such a rut in recent years. “Everybody thinks it’s possibly a glamorous job but it’s just a job and the same as every single job you get a little bit jaded with it after a while,” he tells Dublin Gazette. “But then I was doing this gig one night and I was in the middle of one of those phases and it was just brilliant. “Just something happened, I didn’t do anything differently. I don’t know what I did, something happened and it all sort of clicked again and I started to enjoy myself.” He’s enjoying himself so much that he’s about to embark on his first nationwide tour in eight years. The Bald Ambition tour covers a diverse range of topics, including Murphy’s distaste for a certain Conor McGregor. “I’m not a fan of the attitude, that’s what I’m not a fan of,” he explains. “It’s not really becoming is it? There’s no class about it.” Sex and dating in the 21st century also leaves Murphy slightly baffled.
“I’m eternally thankful that I’m not single,” he says. “It’s just horrendous. It’s perfectly normal for millennials who have grown up in this world but for me it’s horrendous. “I talk about that a bit – not in a nostalgia ‘oh, the olden days’ - not that sort of Brennan’s Bread sh*t. “It was sh*t then, it’s good now. But there are certain aspects of it that are terrifying and are just weird that we’ve sort of gotten used to and take as normal with sex and the way we find people.” Murphy is still a regular on The Blame Game and is currently filming a new series, Colin Murphy’s Panic Room, for the BBC. But he’s still fondly remembered by some people for the cult hit The Blizzard of Odd – including people who maybe shouldn’t have been watching. “I still get people coming up and mentioning it – people who are way younger than I think should have been watching it but apparently they were watching it,” he says. “There was a whole other group of people I didn’t know about that were school kids, because there were flashes of diddies and things like that and a bit of porn stuff that we used to take the piss out of.” Murphy was also an integral mem-
ber of The Panel on RTE, a show that attracted a high calibre of guest. Richard Dawkins tuned out to be a disappointment. “We just thought ‘this is all just showbusiness for you’ it was all about selling books basically.” Suzi Quatro made a much better impression. “She was amazing,” he says. “Somebody you had a crush on when you were a kid and then she’s there and she’s great fun.” Murphy still lives in the North and – curiously for someone so closely associated with topical panel shows – he has some interesting advice on how to stay happy while living there. “As long as you don’t listen to anything any of the politicians say, you’re alright. Your blood pressure stays down. “Just don’t read the paper, don’t look at the gay marriage thing and don’t look at the abortion referendum. Don’t look at any of those things and it’s fine.” The Bald Ambition Tour includes Dublin dates at Dundrum Mill Theatre (October 5), Draiocht, Blanchardstown (October 3) and Whelan’s (November 18). Tickets are on sale now; visit www. thatcolinmurphy.com/dates for tour listings and bookings.
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ORNUA is calling on Dublin graduates to apply for its 2019 graduate programme, which will see the dairy exporter recruit up to 15 graduates to join the Ornua team around the world who will bring the best of Irish dairy, on behalf of dairy farming families in Ireland, to 110 markets globally. The 18-month programme will see candidates receive formal training from the Irish Management Institute, while successful candidates will also undertake two placements, which includes time overseas for most participants. The application deadline is October 18; see www.earlycareers.ornua.com/graduateprogramme/. Pictured promoting the programme are John Jordan (centre), Ornua chief executive with John Wall and Conor Merrick. Photo: Marc O’Sullivan
A tree-mendous day for children THE Tree Council of Ireland, supported by Tetra Pak, is calling on primary school children across Dublin to get involved in Tetra Pak Tree Day on Thursday, October 4. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Be nature nice! (Bi doighiuil don dulra!)”. The campaign’s mascot Sammy Squirrel will feature on Avonmore school milk cartons with simple messages on how to help the environment. As part of Tetra Pak Tree Day,
up to 1,000 native tree saplings will be made available through the Tree Day website for primary school children to plant on their school grounds. There is also an opportunity for children and teachers to win an iPad for their class. More details about the campaign including guided woodland walks, class lessons, videos, fun tree facts, activities and more can be found over at www.treeday.ie.
Singing out for support
SARA Ryan has been receiving praise and support from all the right people for the tracks on her Glitter Skies EP. Now, she’s preparing to record her debut album and is asking for some help to raise the funds for the recording and manufacturing. “This project is helping me to fund recording my debut album,” said Sara. “My vocal style is a mixture of Folk, Blues and Soul and I will be working with a brilliant producer and band to help to fully convey the songs written for this album. I love to push the boundaries within genres and create a style that no one has ever heard before.” To support the campaign, see www.fundit.ie/project/sara-ryan---debutalbum.
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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN
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Glimpse a wedding venue with a MEET OSCAR – OUR Georgian difference in Dublin 2 DOG OF THE WEEK NO 25 Fitzwiliam Place welcomes couples looking for the perfect city wedding to experience the venue at its Autumn Wedding open evening on Wednesday, October 3. After the success of the January event and a recent revamp, No 25 Fitzwilliam Place is once again opening its Georgian doors to new and recently engaged couples o n c e again. The scene will be set to give couples a taste of what their day could
look like. The venue’s expert events team will be on hand to answer any questions about hosting the perfect
wedding day, from menu selection to set up. A range of top wedding suppliers from florists to photographers, musicians to celebrants will also be present to lend some inspiration to guests, who can drop in between 5-8pm to enjoy some light nibbles and drinks and soak in the unique atmosphere. For further information on the suppliers in attendance, see https://25fitzwilliamplace.ie/ recommendations/
Companies called to enter award DELOITTE is calling on ambitious Dublin companies to apply for the 2019 Best Managed Companies Awards before tomorrow’s deadline, Friday, September 25.
The awards programme showcases the success of indigenous companies and acknowledges the contribution they make to the Irish economy. Last year, 54 Dublin
companies were among the winners, including Ace Express Freight, Clontarf Castle and KDD, who each marked their tenth years as Best Managed Companies.
For further information and details of how to enter the awards, see www.deloittebestmanaged.ie, with successfully shortlisted companies to be announced next March.
DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Oscar – a hilarious three-year-old male Husky who has won the hearts of all the carers looking after him. He is a mischievous scamp, with the funniest personality shining through. His awkward sleeping positions and cheekiness keep everybody entertained! He is a typical husky: clever, independent, playful and of course extremely handsome too (aren’t his eyes just amazing?). He loves his toys and could play all day long. Oscar’s doggie social skills are improving but he would prefer to be the only pet at home. If you have room in your heart and home for Oscar, 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.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
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Rosanna Davison, Roz Flanagan, Amanda Brunker and Lorraine Keane at the Shiseido International Charity Lunch and Fashion Show. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Award-winning Irish born fashion designer Catriona Hanly with model Taylor Odigie and Qichen Hu.
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Shiseido International Charity Lunch and Fashion Show
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NTERNATIONALLY renowned make-up and skincare brand Sheshido brought their signature Asian-inspired glam to Dublin for one day only. The international charity lunch and fashion show was hosted by Amanda Brunker and Miss Candy at the Westin Hotel in the city centre. The event kicked off with a champagne reception followed by a
five-course lunch in the Banking Hall of the hotel. The event was held in benefit of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and saw Rosanna Davison, along with models Alannah Beirne, Taylor Odigie and Qichen Hu take part in the fashion show. Entertainment at the event was provided by Lyn Brooks, and by Paul Harrington and his Big Band.
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Megan O’Connell and Shane Burke
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ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEW | JOHN OATES (OF HALL AND OATES) ON PASSIONS
Educating fans on his solo skill JAMES HENDICOTT
JOHN OATES is a soft-rock, pop and blues legend: a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee twice, in his own right, and alongside his long-time collaborator Daryl Hall. The duo are famed for pop smashes such as You Make My Dreams Come true, Adult Education and Maneater, but at 70, with the partnership going strong, Oates is more than happy to forge his own path, too. His current solo incarnation – and in particular, the album Arkansas – is a throwback for Oates, a nod to his roots in the days even before he ever met his famed collaborator in Hall. “This album has a lot to do with me moving to Nashville years ago and being embraced into Americana. It was kind of a return to my earliest musical instruments. “I kind of felt at home in that style, after I tested the water in a few different solo albums,” Oates told Dublin Gazette. “I got locked into a groove with musicians that seem to have the same sensibilities as me. I didn’t really intend to make this album. “I’d planned to make a tribute to Mississippi John Hurt – one of my childhood heroes. I recorded a couple of his songs w i t h acoustic guitar and vocals, in a very traditional manor, and it left me a little bit ... “Well, it wasn’t better than the original, and it never will be. “Instead, I assembled this really eclectic band, and I had this idea that there’d be a certain tonality to what we’d make.
“From the very first song, my producer looked at me, and he said: ‘John, I don’t know what this is, but just keep doing it, because it’s really cool’.” There’s a definite sense of recapturing youth to what Oates is doing solo, then, and much of it is drawn from the inspiration found in writing his recent autobiography, Changing Seasons. In the book, Oates tells the story of his early life, from taking a degree in journalism simply to connect with writing in any form, to growing up in suburban
Philadelphia. Largely, he makes a point of leaving Daryl Hall’s tale for his lifelong musical partner to tell his own. “I don’t think I’d have gone this way with the music if I hadn’t done the memoir,” Oates admits. “It was about things people don’t know about me. They know about Hall and Oates, the hits, the pop stardom. “I didn’t really want to emphasise that in the memoir; I wanted to talk about the early days. Having gone up into the memory banks, I opened up these channels of memory that led to the record. “I do the ‘me’ of 20 or 30 years ago, backed with 40 or 50 years of professionalism, skill and experience. “It’s tapping into these great old inf luences that turned me on as a kid and
made me who I am, but through the lens of being a better player, producer and performer. “I’m playing mostly solo stuff and roots music on the solo tour. I’ll do all sorts of things, with a couple of older songs, but I want to put this stuff in a context. “I’ll do a version of Maneater from before I ever played it with Daryl, that has a totally different vibe. “People can shout out things, too. I may do them, I may not. This is much more unplanned. “It’s loosey-goosey, and I’ll talk a lot, tell a lot of backstories. I hope people won’t expect half of a Hall and Oates show!
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SEPTEMBER 27 (THURSDAY)
Shania Twain @ 3Arena, €63 HER recent flip-flopping over Donald Trump (saying she’d have voted for him, then apologising) made headlines, but that’s as close as you can put ‘flop’ near Shania, who’s had one hit after another around the world. If you’re lucky enough to be going to her gig, no doubt you’ll be left impressed, much.
SEPTEMBER 27 (THURSDAY) “What I’ve found is that the quality of music and playing seems to win people over. I think you’re going to like it.” John Oates p l ays Vi ca r Street, Dublin on October 15, with tickets on sale at €30 plus booking fees.
I’m playing mostly solo stuff and roots music on the solo tour. People can shout out things, too. This is much more unplanned.
Hard Working Class Heroes Festival @ Various venues, from €10-45 Up and coming music festival and industry conference combo, Hard Working Class Heroes has seen most of Ireland’s big acts pass through its doors over the years. Get in first... Chasing Abbey @ The Academy, €20 Julien Baker @ Vicar Street, €22 Pecking Party @ East Side Tavern, €5 Under Starling @ Whelan’s, €6
SEPTEMBER 28 (FRIDAY) Hard Working Class Heroes Festival @ Various venues, from €10-45 Wyvern Lingo @ The Academy, €20 Local folk-pop act Wyvern Lingo play one of their biggest headline shows – drop in and see what all the fuss is about Anna Calvi @ Tivoli Theatre, €25 Sick Love + Wynonna Bleach @ Whelan’s Upstairs, free (late show) Patrick Davis @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €20 Half Waif @ Whelan’s, €13
SEPTEMBER 29 (SATURDAY) Hard Working Class Heroes Festival @ various venues, from €10-45 Cliff Richard @ 3 Arena, €86+ These Charming Men (a tribute to The Smiths) @ Whelan’s, €14
SEPTEMBER 30 (SUNDAY) Classic Deep Purple @ The Olympia, €40 Rex Orange County @ Vicar Street, €23 Izumi Kimura @ The Workman’s Club, €10 Aslan @ Sandyford House, €22 Brona Keogh @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8 Joshua Radin + William Fitzsimmons @ Whelan’s, €25
OCTOBER 1 (MONDAY) Vulfpeck @ Olympia Theatre, €42
OCTOBER 2 (TUESDAY) Vulfpeck @ Olympia Theatre, €42 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Toshin @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5
OCTOBER 3 (WEDNESDAY) Fatherson @ Whelan’s, €14 Bakar @ The Academy, €15
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THE PREDATOR
Lacks the original’s bite THE original Predator film is dated, and a bit trashy with things you’d never say or find in a film today – but it’s still an action and sci-fi classic. However, its rebooted version, The Predator (Cert 16, 107 mins) ... not so much. This version lacks the bite of the original, largely turning in a derivative flick that’s fine, at best, but does nothing much to build on the strengths of the iconic character. A regal Michelle Yeoh (left) holds court as a suspicious Singaporean matriarch at the heart of much of Crazy Rich Asians
CINEMA | SMASH HIT CRAZY RICH ASIANS TURNS EVERYTHING UP TO 11
It’s excessively entertaining THE NUN
A holy unoriginal horror A POPULAR side character in the Conjuring films gets its own origins prequel story in The Nun (Cert 16, 96mins). We love a good horror film – which is why we don’t love this one, as it’s pretty derivative fare that wastes a striking character on a film stuffed full of jump scares and pretty standard horror tropes. The end result is far from a spooktacular hit, much less very scary. Nun thank you.
SEARCHING
Looking into online lives A WIDOWER frantically tries to track down his missing teen daughter in Searching (Cert 12A, 102mins), which is perhaps a little more style than substance but is decent enough. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but at least its exploration of social media personas versus our actual lives – and how little parents and grown-ups may know about their kids’ online lives – provides some food for thought beyond the onscreen electronic sleuthing.
SO AT last the chartstorming Crazy Rich Asians (Cert 12A, 121 mins) reaches Ireland, and release in this part of the world. Actually, that’s a little bit misleading – the ‘at last’ part, as the film’s release date got moved forward once the buzz about the film really began to take off, with its US take at the box office crushing all and sundry around it. One thing that’s not misleading is the title – here we have a whole group of people who are supremely, incomprehensibly, crazy rich, as well as a couple of characters who seem crazy and rich. If you ever wanted a ‘Ronseal’ film, this is it, because you get exactly what the title promises, with the film having a central premise that sounds straight out of the Big Book O’ RomCom Cliches, but plays with such tropes like a virtuoso. Rachel (Constance Wu) and her boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding) are a couple of young, reasonably well to do professors in New York, with Rachel
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knowing little about Nick’s family other that most of them are in Singapore, where they’re ‘comfortably’ well off. As things are getting serious between them, and with an important best friend’s wedding back home to go to, Rachel agrees to go along with him as Nick’s plus-one. Cue the title’s relevance – their flight to and arrival at the tiny city nation state very quickly makes it clear that Nick’s rich. Actually, he’s not just rich – he’s rrrrrrrrich, with his extended family fabulously, insanely, jaw-droppingly wealthy (meriting chucking on as many Rs as you’d like onto revealing their vast riches). And as you might expect, this group of uberelites (‘the 1% of the 1%’) aren’t often presented with a mere mortal of more earthly means suddenly on the loose within their
gilded, diamonds-encrusted circle, with Nick’s mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) particularly wary of some – pah – American girlfriend-slash-gold digger in their midst. The scene is thus set for all kinds of culture clashes, with East-West divides colliding with a fish-outof-water main scenario, as Rachel has to navigate these unfamiliar waters with an extended family watching her every move. And in the meantime, there’s the all-important big wedding rumbling away in the background... M u c h of the plot will be familiar t o a ny one who’s seen even a few RomComs, and it’s hard not to find some parts and characters cliched, from
a disapproving mother (with her own quiet traumas) to a wise granny to similar standard characters and conventions. However, the film certainly crafts its own identity, frequently turning the excess up to 11-plus and reveling in truly ostentatious wealth, and all its trappings, on display in much of the film. That in itself presents a certain potential problem, given the general dis-
dain that rich people are regarded with on this side of the world, these days – tasking Rachel’s character as the key to not just bring the audience into an alien cultural and economic landscape, but to also humanise the kind of people who’d casually blow a million bucks on just another pair of earrings. In this, the film succeeds, with the staggering wealth present in much of the film eventually taking a back seat to the characters inhabiting this gilded world, with director Jon M Chu succeeding in establishing relata b l e, accessible characters. Their wealth is undeniably a huge part of their lives, but
Chu, and the actors, manage to ultimately present them as people and characters you could relate to and root for even if you stripped all the bling away. Without wanting to patronise the film, it’s also about damn time that Asian characters took centre stage in a big-budget Western film, rather than being relegated to the usual thankless, cliched characters and rote roles that Asians are typically given in most American and similar films (although there’s a pinch of that here, too). And with the penny dropping in Hollywood that there’s a market for this kind of fare and a more diverse casting approach, it’s likely that we’ll get More Crazy Rich Asians down the road. Ultimately, the film hits some great romcom highs, has an identity that’s somewhat unique, and is well worth investing your time and interest in. Verdict: 8/10
Many of the characters are ludicrously rich, but most are ultimately relatable, with some very ordinary problems
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS
ENTERTAINMENT
Sabrina reboot could be devilishly good QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY
EVERY Nineties baby with Nickelodeon will remember Sabrina The Teenage Witch with a fond nostalgia – but all that’s about to change. Netflix’s take on the Archie comics classic will see Sabrina take on a darker edge, releasing just in time for Halloween. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will take on a more occult look at the world of witchcraft, with a dark shadow being cast over the life of half-witch, halfmortal Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) and a host of familiar characters. Described as being in the
same vein as Rosemary’s Baby and the Exorcist, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes from the executive producers of recent TV hit, Riverdale, so it promises to be a devilish delight. Similarly to the Nickelodeon classic, Sabrina’s aunts, Hilda (Lucy Davis) and Zelda (Miranda Otto) make an appearance. Zelda is the sterner aunt, devoted to witchcraft and the Church of Night, whereas Hilda is a more maternal figure, although she has a wicked streak to her. Harvey Kinkle (Ross Lynch) is Sabri-
na’s mortal boyfriend, described as “a dreamer and a dreamboat”, but of course things can’t be too easy for the resident heartthrob. In addition to the usual suspects, a whole host of new supernatural characters (and mortals) feature in the new adaption of the Sabrina story. Her cousin, Ambrose Spellman (Chance Perdomo) is noted as Sabrina’s partner in crime in the witching world, while her mortal BFFs, Rosalind Walker (Jaz Sinclair) and Susie Putnam (Lachlan Watson) keep her linked to the human world. The series is already highly anticipated, with horror fans, teen TV aficionados and those looking for a slight kick of nostalgia all certain to be enthralled by Netflix’s latest original offering. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Meet half-mortal, halfstarts on October 26, streamed across witch teenager Sabrina Netflix globally as a celebration of Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) Sabrina’s “satanic sweet 16”.
CHANNEL 4 | THE CIRCLE ROUNDS UP SOCIAL MEDIA TROPES
It’s hard to square this show’s future appeal RACHEL D’ARCY
MARKETED as ‘the ultimate popularity contest’, Channel 4’s newest reality show made its debut last week. The Circle sees a number of contestants - usually eight - living in separate apartments, all in the same building, and only communicating through an in-house social media service. It’s all about who can get the most notoriety, the most popular of the gang gaining the ability to ‘block’ those they don’t like from the service, and getting the chance to win £50,000, as well as numerous other privileges whilst inside the game. Appearances, however, aren’t always what they seem. A show like The Circle paints the true reality of social media, focusing in on the way people portray themselves online. Three of the contestants are actively attempting to ‘catfish’ their fellow ‘Circlers’, one of them
attempting to cover up his sexuality, whilst another two are playing a completely different person to who they really are. You can watch as the contestants curate the ‘perfect’ profile for The Circle, some of them with motives purer than others. One intentionally covers up the fact she has a child, whilst a male contestant is adamantly pursuing romance. The competitors can rate each other on a scale of one to five stars, based on their opinion of one another. Alliances are formed, as are rivalries, as some get a little paranoid that not all is as it seems There’s an app to accompany the show, attempting to get the public engaging with the format in a new way, rather than by traditional phone-in votes. It has a news feed (not dissimilar to Facebook’s), profiles of all the Circlers past and present, as well as a playlist of videos. There’s also the opportunity to register to vote for who the
Streaming highlights on the way
Sky, Netflix team up to offer Ultimate package SKY and Netflix are joining forces to launch a new subscription pack in November. Ultimate On Demand is being billed as the UK and Ireland’s biggest on-demand TV service, bringing together Sky box sets and the full Netflix service. In one package, customers will be able to access Sky original productions such as Patrick Melrose, Save Me and Tin Star, and US hits such as HBO’s Game of Thrones and Showtime’s Billions, alongside Netflix’s original dramas, films, comedies and documentaries (which include The Crown, Stranger Things, The Kissing Booth, Making A Murderer and Queer Eye). Ultimate On Demand will cost €16 a month for all new and existing customers alongside their Sky Q subscription, with a 31-day rolling contract available. Existing Sky Q customers with Netflix will be able to easily move their account to the new pack or sign in to the Netflix app on Sky Q using their existing Netflix account details. Stephen van Rooyen, chief executive officer, Sky UK and Ireland, said: “We want Sky Q to be the number-one destination for TV fans. “Partnering with Netflix means we will have all the best TV in one great-value pack, making it even easier for you to watch all of your favourite shows.” Chris Whiteley, director business development UK/IE, Netflix, said: “Innovation is at the core of Netflix. “We are delighted to partner with Sky to offer fans a new and exciting way to access the best of entertainment from around the world.” Customers can pre-register their interest in the Ultimate On Demand pack at sky.com/Netflix.
The Circle’s hosts, Alice Levine and Maya Jama
public want to leave, when the time for voting comes. In general, The Circle is an interesting concept, playing on the current obsession with social media and all that entails. It paints the perils that can come with the likes of Facebook and Instagram,
showing how people can fabricate their existence to an extent. It’s a slightly depressing view, but there’s also a look at the positives of creating online friendships and meeting people that you mightn’t encounter otherwise.
The show makes you think, in a way that social media numbs an amount of the time. The Circle has a long way to come to develop the same grip as other reality shows, but it’s an interesting social experiment, if nothing else.
Many of the most popular TV shows from the past several years will finally come together in one broadcasting ecosystem, thanks to Ultimate On Demand
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MUSIC
EXPLORING THE POPULARITY OF VERY DIFFERENT ARTISTS INTERVIEW | FINNISH SUPERSTAR ON HER WAY
Prepare for Aalto-rrific show ahead
RACHEL D’ARCY
IF YOU’RE a fan of the X-Factor or the Eurovision, chances are you’ve heard of the fabulous Finnish superstar Saara Aalto. Saara has represented her native Finland three times in the Eurovision, most recently with Monsters in this year’s competition, and kickstarted her English singing career with a rousing appearance on the X-Factor in 2016. “The X-Factor was so crazy for me. The Eurovision was insane, but the X Factor was almost like a boot camp. “It tests your strengths as an artist, and it was so wonderful to connect with my fans and make new ones through the X-Factor,” Saara told Dublin Gazette. As well as her musical television career, Saara also has an affluent past in the world of theatre too. She’s starred in the Finnish production of Wicked, and in High School Musical On Stage!, as well as Jesus Christ Superstar. Saara also played the role of Anna in the Finnish version of the Disney smash hit, Frozen. Now, she’ll be performing for one night only at the Academy’s Green Room on October 11 as part of her
Saara Aalto
Wild Wild Wonderland tour. This won’t be Saara’s first time in the capital, with Saara saying that she can’t wait to return to Dublin. “I performed in Dublin as part of the X-Factor tour, and it was so lovely. I’m really excited to perform my headlining show for my Irish fans,” she said.
Saara is currently touring to promote the release of her album, Wild Wild Wonderland (above), which was released earlier this year. The album shot to the top of the charts in her native Finland, and also charted highly across the rest of the continent. A perfect blend of Saara’s talents, she said that the live show is going to reflect the album in a way she’s
never particularly done before. “My concert will have a lot of theatrics. There will be a lot of costume changes, and I’ll have some others with me on stage. “It’s going to be intimate – when I play arenas, people are so far away. Now, I’ll be right there with them, right in front of them. “There will also be a more acoustic portion to the evening I hope, where I can showcase my vocal range and such. “I’m a classically trained singer and pianist, so I look forward to showing that part of myself. “I’ll also be performing some X-Factor songs, and Monsters [her 2017 Eurovision single], as everyone seems to love them!” As for a special treat for the Dublin crowd, she spoke fondly of growing up listening to one of Ireland’s greatest exports, and mentioned the potential of getting to cover one of their hits on October 11. “I used to listen to The Corrs a lot when I was younger. Their music is so important to me, I really loved them and I still do. They had such an impact on me. We’ll see if I’ll perform one of their songs,” Saara laughed. Tickets for Saara’s Dublin show are available now from Ticketmaster, priced €17.50.
Shining a light on Amy’s singular talent RACHEL D’ARCY
A BRAND-NEW documentary focusing on the making of Amy Winehouse’s seminal record, Back to Black, is set to be released this November. Due to debut on November 2, the release will also feature a recently unearthed performance from the tragic songstress from more than a decade ago, where Winehouse will perform several highlights
from the album, in addition to a handful of select covers. Amy Winehouse – Back to Black will show how her bestknown, and most celebrated work, came to fruition. It will look at the creative process behind the record, as well as featuring previously unseen footage of the vocalist, interviews with producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and fresh insight into Amy’s gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician
and performer. The material in the documentary, which will be released by Eagle Vision on DVD, Blu-Ray and digitally, has never been seen before now. As Amy herself explains in the opening moments of the documentary, with a degree of the typical understatement that was usual for the starlet: “I wrote an album that I’m really proud of about a bad situation that I got through ... that’s pret-
ty much where it begins and ends for me.” This compelling film focuses on Amy’s passion for music, her craft and her artistry, stripping away the “circus of madness” that often surrounded her. The new release will also include An Intimate Evening in London, comprising footage from a private show Amy hosted in February, 2008 at Riverside Studios, in West London. It’s a rare glimpse at Amy
performing, with the footage only recently discovered after being in an archive for a decade, showing Amy playing to a small and select group of family, friends and record company execs on the evening she won five Grammy awards. Her warmth and sheer exuberance, not to mention her legendary voice, is a stark reminder of what might have been.
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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE
HOME & STYLE
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FRENCH skincare brand, Eau Thermale Avene, celebrated the launch of its new Radiance Range this week with a relaxing Radiance Retreat at Studio 10, Wicklow St. Guests were welcomed into a veritable oasis within the city and were introduced to the new lotions (or serum, to be exact) and potions. The wellness-themed event celebrated some of the brand’s most exciting innovations including a Radiance Serum, Refreshing Eye Contour Cream and an Intense Eye make-up remover. Guests enjoyed practicing yoga, meditation and breathing techniques with yogi and wellness expert Molly McKeever before spending quality time with Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd and one of her ‘Nerdettes’, who demonstrated the new Avène products before providing relaxing facial massages. Orla Walsh, Ireland’s top nutritionist, was also on hand to talk through the importance of feeding the skin, mind and body from within. Guests were treated to a nutritionist-approved breakfast by Black Sheep Foods and left with a goodie bag packed with all the new Avène products.
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Get silky with nourishing new bar soap Judy Gilroy at the Avene Radiance Skincare launch. Pictures: Karen Morgan
& Other Stories have introduced a new bar soap to their Paris Bath and Body range – Savon Veloute. Savon Veloute provides a nourishing silky lather, moisturising the skin with almond oil sourced in France. The bar soap has a spicy and woody scent, with top notes of lemon, black pepper and wild fig. The heart notes inlcude lush green, violet and incense, and
Radiance Serum RRP €30 THE Radiance Serum promises to illuminate sensitive skin, leaving a revived and visibly rested complexion, glowing with radiance and beauty! Natural Red-Fruit extract is the star ingredient of the product, stimulating cellular activity and strengthening the skin’s barrier function. Refreshing Eye Contour Care RRP €20 MORE than any other area of the face, the sensitive eye contour needs pampering! The Refreshing Eye Contour Care leaves the eye contour radiant, luminous and energised – eyes aren’t just refreshed, they’re revitalised! Aside from the three primary active ingredients –Pre-tocopheryl, Refinyl and Avene Thermal Spring Water, the Refreshing Eye Contour Care also decongests, calms puffiness and reduces dark circles.
Intense Eye Make-Up Remover RRP €14 ANOTHER addition to the Avene range is the Intense Eye Make-Up Remover, complementing the new Radiance Range. The new Intense Eye Make-up Remover is perfect for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers and gently removes impurities and even the most resistant make-up. The bi-phase formula combines gentle care and unbeatable efficacy to remove resistant mascara and eye shadow, even waterproof and long-wear make-up. Result: eyelashes are protected, with four times less eyelash loss after two weeks of use (so they say!) and are gradually strengthened one day at a time with repeated make-up removal.
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latitude& longitude Deals to tempt even the thriftiest travellers €89pp: Bargain Berlin Cassidy Travel has a two-night package to Berlin’s Christmas markets from just €89, departing Dublin on Tuesday, November 27 (prices are cheaper midweek). Accommodation is 3-star. 01 873-5000; cassidytravel.ie. €399pp: Lanzarote in December Click and Go has a seven night deal based on two sharing at the four-star Sands Beach Resort Apartments. Studio, on self-catering basis, departing Dublin in December. See www. clickandgo.com €234pp: Lovely Lisbon ITAA member Dawson Travel has flights from Dublin plus seven nights at the 3-star Hotel Genesis in Lisbon from €234pp (room only) departing December 12. Not bad for a week in Portugal. 021 427-4397; dawsontravel.ie; itaa.ie/offers. €260pp: Festive Budapest GoHop is offering two nights in the fabulous five-star Sofitel Budapest on a B&B basis, departing December 6 from Dublin. 01 2412389, www.GoHop.ie €376pp: Winter sun in Morocco Sunway has late winter sun offers for Agadir, with 2-star prices from €376pp, 4-star from €549pp and a week at the five-star Atlantic Palace from €599pp, departing October 3 from Dublin. 01 2311800; sunway.ie.
Nothing beats New York at Christmas. Right: Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
CHRISTMAS | STOCK UP FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Great shopping cities Stateside SYLVIA POWNALL
Travel Editor IT may sound premature but savvy shoppers are already turning their thoughts to a trip Stateside to stock up for the festive season. Christmas shopping can be a chore – so why not look on the bright side by snapping up some great US deals and exploring one of its most famous cities? Nothing beats New York at Christmas. Shopping on Fifth Avenue, taking in the extra festive lights of Times Square, ice-skating at Rockefeller Center. Add in the amazing postThanksgiving bargains and it’s a no-brainer! This is the perfect choice for a girls’ weekend away - shop til you drop by day, take in a Broadway show by night and be dazzled by the incredible NYC nightlife! A perfect pre-Christmas treat.
rest assured is aptly named. By contrast Boston is a city With a wealth of both interthat is beautiful year-round national and national brands but seeing it under snow real- on offer you’ll be spoiled for ly is something special. Out in the crisp air, wrapped up warm in a down jacket as you meander your way through the streets, the city just feels like Christmas. Wi t h m a ny shopping outlets to choose from that transform into festive hives where you’ll not only make your purchases but also enjoy the extensive decor, displays and Washington DC possibly even a touch of snow along the way. Serious shopping If you’re looking for some serious shopping then look no further than Chicago’s Magnificent Mile - which you can
choice. If you want something more authentic then be sure to check out the markets further downtown
where you’ll pick up some truly special handmade gifts. If you want to add a bit of culture to your trip, or if you’re a bit of a politics buff, then combine your shopping break with a trip to the centre of political power, history and activity in America - Washington DC. Wa s h i n g t o n D C ’s u n f o r g e t table skyline is marked by some o f t h e wo r l d ’s most iconic landmarks including the White House, Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Looking for a gift that will remind you of your time in the nation’s capital? Look no further than the White House Historical Association for their annual Christmas ornament. American Holidays is offering four nights in New York
from €609 per person sharing (based on four adults). Price includes three-star Beacon Hotel, return flights, taxes and charges. Ref No: 1582238. Alternatively, spend four nights at the three-star Midtown Hotel in Boston from €690 per person sharing. Based on two adults, including return flights, taxes and charges. Ref No: 1576863 If you prefer the windy city then four nights at the threestar Felix Hotel, based on two adults sharing, is from €699pp including return flights, taxes and charges. Ref No: 51228823 Four nights at the three-star Fairfax in Washington is available from €671 per person, ref no: 2007647893 To book call American Holidays on 01 673 3804 or drop into their office at 18- 19 Duke Street - just off Grafton Street - where the expert staff will help you plan your holiday of a lifetime. For more information visit www. americanholidays.com.
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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS
TRAVEL & FOOD
Rum brand rolls out its Freaky Tiki pop up bar
Trustes founder Goran Prodanovic. Pic: Eugene Langan
New Irish tea brand debuts A BRAND new Irish tea brand from a Dublin family has hit the market. TrusTEA is an Irish business founded in 2018, by two enthusiastic tea lovers, Goran & Lana Prodanovic, who are a young family from Dublin, and parents of a seven-year-old daughter, who started developing and mixing new specialty tea blends. The Prodanovic’s said: “We are tea lovers and while studying and travelling were drinking teas from all over the world, so decided to bring new tea blends to the Irish market. We named our brand trusTEA - The One You Can Trust.” Their most popular selection so far is a special herbal tea blend, ‘Four Thieves Tea.’ It is made up of mix of four herbs, Sage, Thyme, Lavender and Rosemary, and winning rave reviews online and off. In addition to the massively in-
demand ‘Four Thieves Tea’, other trusTEA favorites include ‘Morning Delight’ (black tea with vanilla flavor) and ‘Green Harmony’ (green tea with strawberry flavour). The goal of the company is to quickly have ten plus specialty tea blends covering all aspects of “tea life”, to deliver their growing customer-base a tea to meet nearly any tea-appropriate situation. The herbal teas are equally delicious both hot or cold and come as loose leaves. Enough tea leaves are in each package to make 30 hot cups of three litres of cold tea for €3.49 in shops or online. The Prodanovic family said: “We are beyond excited to see our launch and the incredible reception that our tea blends are receiving. We are a family of tea lovers and now with trusTEA we can share that passion with the world.”
Founder Goran Prodanovic’s daughter Lorena gives the tea the thumbs up
REBECCA RYAN
A COOL new pop up bar is coming to the city at the end of the month to start the Halloween season. The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is once again inviting Dubliners to step into the darkness of the Kraken underworld at Freaky Tiki. The exclusive event will pop up for two nights on September 28th and 29th, taking over Lock Six on Canal Road. Patrons will be able to experience all the thrills that the darkness has to offer while feasting on
dishes and sipping terrifyingly tempting Kraken Rum cocktails. Guests will be treated to music by live DJs and a few other devilishly dark surprises throughout the night. Tickets cost €20 and include exclusive access to The Kraken Freaky Tiki Bar, three cocktails, including Kraken Rum’s signature cocktail, The Perfect Storm, and food. There will be three sessions each evening and tickets can be found at Ticket Tailor with limited allocation available.
CALL FOR HIGH RATE OF TAX ON FAST FOOD THE Irish Heart Foundation has called for take-away fast food to be taxed at the highest rate of VAT in a bid to tackle our growing obesity crisis. A recent RTE This Week programme highlighted that hot takeaway food benefits from a special 9% VAT rate introduced in 2011, with permission from the EU, being introduced to boost the Irish hospitality sector. Head of advocacy at the Irish Heart Foundation, Chris Macey, said it is hypocritical to tax sugar-sweetened drinks for health reasons while keeping another measure that makes unhealthy food cheaper. Mr Macey told RTE: “We would say that this rate should not just go back to 13.5% for hot take away food. It should be taxed
at the highest rate.” “Defibrillators that save people’s lives are taxed at the highest rate, yet we have a situation where hot takeaway food that is contributing to the biggest health crisis in the history of the State is taxed at a low rate.” The HSE’s lead on obesity, Dr Donal O’Shea said the tax incentive is “completely counterproductive”. Speaking on the same programme, he said that one in four Irish adults were now obese, and in some disadvantaged areas 12% of three-yearolds were obese. Dr O’Shea said the consumption of fast food was directly linked to the over-weight and obesity statistics.
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT
TECHMOTORS & MOTORS
Toyota plans Corolla Hybrid in early 2019
MACHINE OF THE WEEK
TOYOTA has confirmed that Corolla Hybrid will hit Irish shores in February 2019, as the fourth model in the 2019 Toyota self-charging hybrid range. This first ever Corolla hybrid, will be powered by a 1.8 hybrid petrol engine. It will also be available with a
1.6 petrol engine, but Toyota Ireland predicts that 90% of Saloon sales in 2019 will be hybrid. The current Auris will in future revert to being a Corolla hatchback so that this new Corolla range will include saloon, hatchback and estate car or touring sport models.
All three models will be available with hybrid drive systems. The introduction of the Corolla Hybrid as well as the expansion of the Corolla family follows the March 2018 decision from Toyota to cease the production of diesel passenger cars.
Ford to offer plug-in hybrid vans
FORD unveiled a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of Transit Custom van plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) last week. Ford claims that this new drive system targets 50 km (31 mile) zero-emissions range, or 500 km (310 mile) total range using Ford’s
1.0-litre EcoBoost engine as a range extender. Ford claims to be the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market. The technology enables the vehicle to be charged with mains
electricity for zero-emission journeys, contributing to reduced local emissions and allowing the vehicle to enter low-emissions zones. The PHEV model will enter volume production in the second half of 2019.
SEAT offers third SUV in big Terraco THE new Terraco is SEAT’s third SUV as it joins the existing Arona and Ateca SUV’s in the Spanish brand range. The Terraco, which will be manufactured by Volkswagen in Germany, will be available from February
2019 in 5 and 7-seat versions. The new Terraco will be available with two petrol engine options. These include a four-cylinder 1.5 litre TSI unit that produces 150bhp and is linked to a six-speed man-
ual transmission powering the front wheels. A larger 2.0 litre, 190bhp version will be offered mated to a seven-speed DSG gearbox and 4Drive total traction system. There are two diesel options, both 2.0 litre
TDI’s, with power outputs of 150bhp and 190bhp respectively. The 150bhp variant can be connected to either a front-wheel drive, sixspeed manual or sevenspeed DSG with 4Drive system.
Focus grows space in new style package MICHAEL MORONEY
FORD has given a new shape to the Focus, its best-selling car on the Irish market. The new car is claimed to be more spacious than before coupled with a more modern interior design, to reflect a significant upgrade in both style and comfort. The designers at Ford have been cautious in terms of changes to exterior design of the new car. In reality, it’s marginally longer on the outside, with a longer wheelbase, that allowed them to add a little more interior space. And you’ll probably notice it. Ford claims that the additional length between the front and rear wheels allows better knee clearance for rear seat passengers. It also says that there’s 6cm more shoulder room in the rear. And there’s extra boot space included in the new model even with a space saver spare wheel included. On the inside, the more modern dash design stands out clearly. The large central infotainment screen stands proudly high and is very easy to use and see for the driver. This gives a cleaner design to the dash area, adding to the spaciousness feel in the front of the car. The more open design makes it easy to get into a comfortable driving position. There is good visibility all-round and the controls are well place for easy driving. I was surprised that the car did not have a reversing camera, rather than sensors, which are in themselves effective. There are two engine options available for the new Focus, with some more to follow. I had the 1.5 litre turbo-diesel in Titanium specification on the road, rated at 120bhp, which is one step above the entry model. This car was fitted with Ford’s impressive new 8-speed automatic gearbox that can be well recommended. The automatic gearbox control is by means of a rotary dial. It took a little time to get used to its
location while out on the road it meant easier driving. Ford claims a marginal improvement in fuel economy in the new Focus. The engine is slightly loud at low start up revs and then purrs noticeably smoother as you move on. The fuel economy rating for this Focus is 28km/litre (3.6/100km or 78mpg), which is impressive as it should convert to a driving range of over 1,000km on a full tank. I was well impressed by my test drive experience as I came close to 900km before a re-fill. This is despite the fact that the Focus tank capacity is marginally lower than before. This car comes with lots of safety equipment and a top performing Euro NCAP safety rating. The driver technology features include a new Stop & Go system for driving in stop start traffic, a new speed sign recognition system and a lane departure warning system. Entry prices for the diesel engine versions start at €26,800. Moving from a manual gearbox to this new 8-speed Ford automatic requires about a €2,000 price jump that’s probably more competitive than some other brands.
FORD FOCUS 1.5 TDCI AUTO Engine Engine Power 0 – 100km/hr Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price
1.5 litre 120hp 10.6 seconds 28km/litre (3.6/100km or 78mpg) 47 litres 98g/km A2 €180 20,000km/ 12 months 5 star 2018 2 years €26,800
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TEENAGE DREAM: SOCCER: SEVENTEEN-year-old Ali
Reghba scored twice on his full league debut as a young Bohemians side stunned St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on Saturday night. Former Ireland Under-19 international Robbie McCourt also marked his debut with a goal as the Saints were stunned on home turf by the rampant Gypsies.
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Flying Flynn hits heights in the Park sport@dublingazette.com
CLONLIFFE Harriers Athletics Club’s David Flynn claimed first place in this year’s SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon in a time of 1.06.21. He led home a field of 9,000 runners in the Phoenix Park, coming home over three minutes ahead of Star of the Sea Athletic Club’s Eoin Callaghan. He made it back onto the podium this year, finishing in second place in a time of 1.09.41 and he was followed by Italo Giancaterina who crossed the line in 1.12.06. Speaking after the race, Flynn said; “I took off at a good pace; there were some downhills and some nice flat parts so I really pushed the pace from the beginning, held it until about ten miles and then let loose for the last three miles.
“That is a personal best time for me so I am happy with that. My debut marathon will be the Dublin Marathon which is coming up, I couldn’t be happier with how today went and my preparation [for the marathon] so far.” Flynn has recently completed 16-days in Morocco doing some altitude training, learning his craft for the longer distances as he looks forward to testing himself further in the coming months. ““I really felt strong going up the last hill which I had been worried about and finished strong. “For the marathon, I really can’t tell you waht my target is but I want to be competitive in a national championship and run a good time. In the women’s race, Dunboyne Athletic Club’s Emilia Dan crossed the finish line first place with a time of 1.24.10, followed closely by
Clonliffe Harriers David Flynn crosses the finish line at the SSE Airtricity Dublin Race Series half marathon in the Phoenix Park
Shirley Coyle in second with a time of 1.24.12 and Jill Horan in third with a time of 1.25.01. The SSE Airtricity Half Marathon is always an important fixture as it marks the end to the SSE Airtricity Race Series and brings us close to the main event, the 2018 Dublin Marathon on October 28.
This year, it will mark and celebrate female participation, linking with the nationwide commemoration of Vótáil 100. Constance Markievicz, a key campaigner for Irish women’s voting rights, will appear on the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon finishers medal.
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CLUB NOTES BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for September 13 and 20; numbers drawn were 3, 13, 16 and 24; and 11, 15, 19 and 21. No winner. Next Thursday’s jackpot is €9,000. Winner of €100 Pat Roberts and Noel Shorten. €50 Maire Lynch, Claire Connell, Bernie C. and Frances Parsons. Joker consolation prize Louis Naughton and Mick Halligan. Bingo continues every Monday at 8pm. Hard luck to the senior camogie team. Well done to Junior A and B on their championshio wins. Next week no game for senior team. Junior A play Oliver Plunkett’s and Junior B play Na Fianna, both championship games away. Our senior hurlers were beaten by Ballyboden last Friday in the quarter final of the championship. Good displays from Gavin Byrne, Danny McCarthy and Ronan Collins. Good luck to Ballyboden in the championship. Our Junior A team had a very convincing win over St Vincent’s in Marino to maintain their Junior A status. Hard luck to our third team who were beaten in the championship on Sunday. Our annual hurling fund raiser is up and running. First prize of €2,500; second prize €1,000 and third prize of €500. Tickets are €20 each and can be got from any adult hurling player. No adult football last week. The seniors play Skerries in a challenge on Friday night at 7.30pm on AWP in preparation for their final league matches. Both minor teams had big wins in the Championship. The Minor A beat Fingal Ravens on a scoreline of 12-10 to 0-7 while the Minor B team beat Cuala B by 6-10 to 1-10. Congrats to John McNally and Johnny Gillick on All Ireland Success with the Dublin Masters with their victory over Tyrone. Family table Quiz next Friday at 8pm for Under13 girls teams. Fundraising for Kit for 2019 Camogie and Football Feile Teams. Condolences to the Grace, and Fleming families on their recent bereavements
CUALA
OUR adult Hurlers had three championship quarter final victories over the weekend. Our thirds beat Good Counsel 1-14 to 0-8 in the JHCB Q Final. Our seconds beat Erins Isle 1-18 to 2-14 in the Intermediate Hurling Championship; they will face Clontarf in their Semi Final and our Seniors beat Lucan Sarsfields 2-26 to 2-13 in the Senior Championship. They will face Kilmacud Crokes in the semi final in two weeks time. Our senior footballers play Naomh Mearnóg in the quarter final of the senior 2 Football Championship next Saturday at 5pm in O’Toole Park. Big support requested. Tha adult camogie team are into the Intermediate Championship final after a 4-14 to 3-6 win over St. Pats yesterday and, a year after winning the Leinster Junior Championship, the Cuala
adult ladies footballers are into the Dublin Intermediate final after a 6-14 to 1-9 win over Skerries Harps. The 05 Girls had a great day at St. Judes annual U-13 camogie and poc fada tournament. Group wins over Navan O’Mahonys and St Judes put the Cuala girls into the A final where they unlucky to lose to a strong St Cillians side from Offaly. Best of luck to all in this week’s Cuala lotto draw for the €12500 Jackpot. Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Barbara O’Reilly. All profits from the lotto are ring fenced for facility and pitch development. Sign up now at www.cualagaa. ie/lotto The Cuala choir is back and will be rehearsing in Glasthule Parish Hall from Sunday September 30th. Email siomurphy11@gmail. com for more details. Happy Birthday to our near neighbours Shankill.
HOCKEY: GROUND-BREAKING CAPTAIN REFLECTS ON CAREER
Legendary Gormley hangs up his stick A veteran of over 250 international caps, captaining 121 of them, Dubliner Ronan Gormley formally retires following an immaculate career, crowned by European bronze and and Olympic appearance STEPHEN FINDLATER
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RONAN Gormley has formally retired from international hockey, bringing to an end one of the most influential careers on Ireland’s journey to the world’s top ten. He was the first Irish player to reach the 250-cap mark in 2016 - ending with 256 in total - and captained the side 121 times but, if possible, his importance to the sport went far beyond just playing for the Green Machine. The teak-tough defender, now 35, was a central figure in pushing the boundaries off the field, working tirelessly to push the envelope with the Irish Hockey Association – now Hockey Ireland – on behalf of the team to secure top class coaches and greater funding. It is something he made a nod to in his retirement message: “We have battled for everything we have achieved, on and off the pitch. The more we continue to
achieve, the more funding and support we need. Please keep taking note.” Originally born in Ireland, he subsequently moved to England before returning to live in Clonskeagh in his mid-teens where he played in Sandford Park in Ranelagh – helping them win the school’s only Leinster senior league title in in the past 40 years. At Pembroke, he won everything in the game, including a quadruple in the 2008/09 season while he also helped Spanish-side Madrid reach the final of the Euro Hockey League in 2011. With Ireland, he made his debut in 2004 in a 6-2 loss to India at a time when Ireland were ranked outside the world’s top 20. During his time, the side embarked on a remarkable rise, culminating in European bronze in 2015 and a first Olympic qualification for over a century in 2016. Looking back on his career, he felt it was an element of fortune
paved the path. “To some extent, there is a lot of luck in sport and I was lucky to be playing during a time of immense
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Those involved went above and beyond to do things no one expected of them and achieved things most said they couldn’t.
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talent in Irish hockey. Not only that, but those involved went above and beyond to do things no one expected of them and achieved things most said they couldn’t.” He hailed coaches for pushing the agenda in an era when hockey
Ronan Gormley in action in 2016 in the build-up to the Olympic Games. Picture: Adrian Boehm
has undergone a seismic shift toward professionalisation with Dave Passmore starting the ball rolling to raise standards with Paul Revington carrying on the progression. Gormley – along with his father Frank – was a key figure in bringing Craig Fulton to Ireland in the first place at club level with Pembroke, something which led to the South African’s stellar time as national coach, finally reaching the Holy Grail. While he has many playing highlights, Gormley did pick out playing in the 2012 Champions Challenge as “one never to be forgotten”. Hockey Ireland had withdrawn the national side from the competition only for the Irish public to raise €65,000 within a week to fund their journey to Argentina; their support was rewarded by a bronze medal. Team mates were quick to pay tribute to his impact with Andy McConnell describing him as “without doubt the greatest leader I was lucky to share a pitch with, an inspirational to all and somebody who changed Irish hockey forever”. David Harte added: “Leader, team mate, friend and legend. Thank you for your incredible service and all you did for me personally. Inspired a generation and leaving behind a legacy”. His formal retirement was not overly surprising. He last played in green in March 2017 when Fulton was keen to use his experience at World League Round 2 in a transitioning side following the Olympics. With increasing work commitments at his base in Germany and a growing young family, it became difficult to stay involved in the setup though Fulton was keen to keep the door open as long as possible. He is looking forward to supporting from afar, something he particularly enjoyed last month when watching the Irish women’s “heroic feats” from his vantage point on the sofa.
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: DALYMOUNT CLUB KEEP ON WINNING
LOI SHORTS Ayman’s African hopes
Bohemians’ Ali Reghba enjoyed a dream debut with two goals last weekend. Picture: Martin Doherty
Bohs’ Reghba relishes incredible LOI debut LOI PREMIER DIVISION St Patrick’s Athletic Bohemians DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com
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SEVENTEEN-year-old Ali Reghba scored twice on his full league debut as a young Bohemians side stunned St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on Saturday night. Former Ireland Under19 international Robbie McCourt also marked his debut with a goal as the Saints were stunned on home turf by the rampant Gypsies. The result saw Keith Long’s side jump above the Saints into fifth position – which could still potentially be enough to get them into Europe even if they fail to win the FAI Cup. It had all started so well for the home side when Achille Campion
headed them into the lead after just three minutes. Dan Byrne fouled Jake Keegan 25 yards out and Ryan Brennan lobbed in a free kick that, with goalkeeper Colin McCabe overcommitted, Campion was able to nod into an empty net. Bohs boss Long made 11 changes from the side that sealed passage to the Cup semis with a 2-1 win away to Derry City on Wednesday night. In c a m e Mc Co u r t, Reghba and Ryan Graydon for their first league starts, the latter pair having starred in the Under19s recent Enda McGuill Cup win over Pats at the same venue. Reghba scored twice as the Gypsies overcame the concession of an early goal, and it was a case of history repeating itself on a grander scale
for the young striker. He had already shown hints of what he could do early on as he held his own against the Saints’ three-man defence, and he made no mistake when presented the chance to level. Wingers Graydon and Danny Grant were beginning to find space outside that back three and it was no surprise the leveller came from those areas. Graydon found room on the left and zipped a ball across goal that reached Grant, and the former Bangor Celtic man unselfishly teed up Reghba for an easy finish. McCourt was inches away with a curling shot just before the break, but he got his name on the scoresheet early in the second half following more good work from
Reghba. The striker skipped a couple of challenges before playing in Grant, whose low shot was wellsaved by Brendan Clarke, and the former West Brom man side-footed home the loose ball. Reghba made it three as Pats pushed for an equaliser with a fine finish following a fine piece of skill from his Under19 teammate, on as a sub for his debut, sent him through. “It’s great because we made 11 changes to the side that won in Derry on Wednesday night,” Long told the Dublin Gazette. “It was a bad start to the game and after 15 or 20 minutes we’ve grown into the game and started to play with a little bit more composure and we started to pass the ball a bit better. “That’s only natural with the amount
of young players we have in the team. When we got the equaliser, I thought we were in control of the game. “ We l o o ke d re a l l y threatening on the counter-attack, but our buildup play was good also.” On the youngsters, he added: “The players that have come in today have done well. “That’s the strength of your squad – you’re only as good as your weakest link. “Every player today came in and showed they were capable and showed their value to the squad. It’s been built up over the past few seasons – it hasn’t just happened today. “Our 19s have been the best team in the country for the past two seasons, and they’ll participate in Europe over the next few weeks as well.”
DUBLIN will be represented in the semi-finals of the African Champions League after Ayman Ben Mohamed helped Espérance de Tunis to a 3-1 aggregate win over Étoile du Sahel. The former St Benildus’ College pupil played 90 minutes at left back in both games as the Tunisian champions beat their compatriots home and away to book a spot in the last four. The 23-year-old Ben Mohamed joined Espérance two years ago from Bohemians, shortly after receiving his first call-up for Tunisia, whom he qualifies for through his father. Ben Mohamed, who broke through at UCD before joining Longford Town, had previously been named in a home-based Under-21 squad for Ireland in 2015 but readily accepted the invitation to link up with Tunisia at senior level. Espérance face Angolan side Premeira de Agosto over two legs next month, beginning with the first leg in Luanda on October 2.
CARR DRIVES ROVERS TO ANOTHER KEY WIN SHAMROCK Rovers remain
it ten points from a possible 12
on course to qualify for next
this season against a Derry side
season’s Europa League follow-
who had become something of
ing a hard-fought 1-0 win over
a bogey team for them in recent
Derry City at the Brandywell on
seasons.
Saturday evening. With Waterford having
The Trinidadian striker tapped home Roberto Lopes’
passed out the Hoops with a win
cross six minutes after his intro-
over Sligo Rovers the previous
duction just before the hour to
evening, the pressure was
take Rovers back up to third.
on Stephen Bradley’s side to
The Hoops are two points ahead
deliver in Derry and substi-
of Waterford with a mere four
tute Dan Carr’s second-half
games to play – including what
strike was the tonic the Hoops
could be a winner-takes-all
needed.
date with the Blues at Tallaght
Stephen Bradley’s side made
Stadium next month.
St Pat’s Athletic and Buckley part company ST PATRICK’S Athletic and manager Liam Buckley parted ways on Tuesday afternoon by mutual consent in the wake of the club’s loss to Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division. In a statement from St Pat’s, club chairman Garrett Kelleher thanked Buckley “for his numerous successes during his time here over the past number of years and, in particular, for bringing his brand of free-flowing and passing football to St Pat’s, which has brought much entertainment and enjoyment to those who witnessed it”. For his part, Buckley thanked all involved with St Pat’s for the support given to him during his seven year reign and wished the club the best of luck in the future.
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SOCCER: YOUTH COACH HAILS STRONG FAMILY SUPPORT
GERALDINE P MORANS THERE was no winner in this week’s draw, the numbers were 8, 12, 21 and 27, next week’s jackpot is €1450. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners Lynda Kealy and Julie Kennedy. Both our U-12 hurlers and minor footballers had good games but unfortunately both lost. This week’s fixtures see the boys back to football, the U-8s home to Round Towers, U-9s away to Kilmacud Crokes, U-10s home to Templeogue, U-11s are away to St Patricks, U-12s home to Castleknock and the U-14s home to Na Fianna. The Academy is on in Cornelscourt on Saturday morning from 9.45 to 11am; new members boys and girls are always welcome. Kilmacud Crokes’ senior B hurlers beat Na Fianna 4-14 to 1-8 to reach their semi-final. Picture: Steven Dagg Gavin Bazunu, back row, third from left, Jack Funge and Zak Delaney, back row, first and second from right. Picture: Paul Lundy
Leicester trio make their mark for Irish Under-17s IRELAND UNDER-17S DAVE DONNELLY
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KILMACUD CROKES GOOD win for the senior hurlers see them progress to the semifinals of the Dublin championship. The senior A hurlers will face Cuala in the championship semi final. The senior B Hurlers will play St Oliver Plunketts in their semi final. Games to be played in two weeks with full details to follow. The intermediate hurlers drew with St Peregrines on Saturday, 3-15 to 1-21 while the junior B team lost out to Craobh Chiarain in their championship quarter final, 1-7 to 2-15. The junior F team were also well beaten by Fingallians in their final group game. In ladies football, the
senior team lost out to Foxrock/Cabinteely in their championship semi-final. In camogie, hard luck to the senior team who lost to St Oliver Plunkett’s, 0-7 to 1-12, in their second group game. In football, well done to the MFC A team who had a great away win to St Vincent’s, 2-12 to 0-14. Hard luck to the MFC C team who were well beaten by Fingallians. Reports and photos available on club Facebook and website. Thanks to all who supported the Kilmac’s Tapas night last Friday. Texas Hold Em Card night in the club on Friday, September 28 at 8pm.
IT WAS a proud week for Leicester Celtic when three former schoolboy players were named in the Ireland Under-17 squad for the friendly double-header with Turkey. Gavin Bazunu started both games and Zak Delaney played once, while Zak Funge was also involved as Ireland comfortably won both games at Tallaght Stadium. One particularly interested spectator was Mick O’Brien who was the three boys’ coach up to Under-11 level at the Loreto club before they went their separate
ways. Bazunu returned to Shamrock Rovers, where he has now broken into the first team, Funge to St Kevin’s Boys, while Delaney went to St Francis before moving over to West Brom. Bazunu will conclude a half-million euro transfer to Manchester City shortly, and O’Brien is not surprised in the least to see all three 16-yearolds progress so far in their young careers. “From the first day I saw him, Gavin was just an astonishing keeper. You’d never seen anything like it,” O’Brien told the Dublin Gazette. “I was telling all my friends and family about this kid Gavin – just wait
until you see this kid. I’ve never seen reflexes like it in my life, and he has really good feet. “That’s probably why he’s attracted so much attention from England because the modern-day goalkeeper has to be able to play with the ball at his feet. “From a very early age, you could see that Gavin had something special.” Ballinteer native Funge and Delaney, from Ballycullen, are both athletic, ball-playing defenders in the modern mould – Funge at centrehalf and Delaney at leftback. “Zak is probably your modern-day full back in that he’d spend more time attacking than
defending. “He was probably the biggest surprise because his technical ability in the space of about two years, from 13 to 15, turned him into a completely different player. “He’s at West Brom now – that shows it all. He’s six foot plus and can run the 100 metres in no time – he’s the modern footballer.” Key to the development of all three for O’Brien – who now manages the club’s Under-19s – is the support of families who never pushed them. “There’s parents out there that will just push and push their kid and want them to be the superstar. That wasn’t
the case with the lads – their parents were really supportive. “I would have dealt with Zack’s father Aidan, who would have played with Leicester Celtic all his life, and his grandfather was Brian Delaney who was one of the chairmen. “Gavin’s parents were really supportive and never put him under pressure. From what I hear now, they’ve put a huge emphasis on his education. “There are so many parents now who will chase the glory. The fact the boys have two good parents each is the reason they’ve gone so far, and it’s why they’ll go further.”
Gleeson selected for Nassau
Castle GC’s Alex Gleeson. Picture: Pat Cashman
CASTLE’S Alex Gleeson has been selected by the Golfing Union of Ireland to compete at the Nassau Invitational in New York from October 5-7. He links up with West of Ireland champion Robert Brazill who beat the Castle man in the final of that competition. Gleeson won the Bridgestone Order of Merit in 2018 and has previously played at the Nassau, reaching the final in 2015. The Nassau Invitational has been won by five Irish players in the past - most recently
Conor O’Rourke (Naas) in 2016. Naas players have been especially prominent at the Nassau. Last year Jonathan Yates reached the final and in 2014 Jack Hume became the fourth Irish player to win. Other previous winners from Ireland include Darren Crowe (2004), Niall Kearney (2007) and Paul Cutler (2009). Following one round of stroke play qualifying on Friday, October 5, the top 16 players progress to the match play stages.
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Fall in love with fitness on National Fitness Day with Iconic Health Clubs ICON HEALTH CLUBS (winners of National Gym Club Operators of the Year), have joined forces again this year with Ireland Active in a bid to get as many people active as possible on Thursday 27th September which marks the third National Fitness Day in Ireland. In 2016, Iconic Health Clubs kick started the first National Fitness Day hosting the largest Fit Ball Class in the world with over 433 participants from far and wide. They even claimed the Guinness World Record for the event and put the Irish fitness industry firmly on the map. The Guinness World Record holding team from Iconic Health Clubs will be taking to the stage once again this year in Dublin’s Grand Canal Docks as part of a full day of free fitness classes open to everyone of all fitness levels. “We are so excited to be involved
in National Fitness Day again this year. Many of us find getting fit a challenge and it shouldn’t be – that is why our team are so excited about getting involved on National Fitness Day. We hope it will give people the platform to try out our clubs and to pledge to get fitter. If y ou ’re around give it a try and make that commitment to yourself”, Ciara Lefroy, Director of Iconic Health Clubs. The purpose of the event is to give people the opportunity to try new activities and possibly kick start a fitness habit that they will continue after National Fitness Day. According to the World Health Organisation, this type of initiative is imperative to counter act the lack of physical activity both in Ireland and Europe. The Fitness industry is now con-
sidered by the European Institutions as one of the most recognised sectors to help in the fight against physical inactivity. In addition, Iconic Health Clubs will be opening their doors on National Fitness Day, to the community so they can try out their facilities including group classes, free swims and other free sessions. Their award-winning gyms based in Dublin are namely; Icon Health Club on Camden Street, The Dartry Health Club on Palmerston Gardens, Dublin 6 and 1escape Health Club in Smithfield, Dublin7. If you want to get involved contact Iconic Health Clubs for further details or book your free space at Grand Canal Docklands via Eventbrite. Alternatively, why not organise a lunchtime walking group, walk or cycle to work, or if you commute by bus or rail why not get off at an earlier stop and enjoy some fresh air. Get your workplace involved by organising a work place challenge or charity event, or maybe you have space outside your office. Activities could include 5-a-side football, rounders, plank challenge or a dance marathon.
For more information on Icon Health Club and their facilities visit their website www.iconhealthclub.ie
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NAOMH OLAF A REALLY big well done to minor hurler Dónal Leavy who was selected on the Electric Ireland Minor All Stars Hurling team of 2018. A huge honour after captaining Dublin to a Leinster Minor title. Maith an fear, a Dhónail. Congratulations to the Senior Hurlers who overcame Round Towers with an excellent display of long range point scoring to retain their Senior B Championship status. Well done also to the adult camogie team who played out an exciting draw with Cumann Báire Chaoimhín. Hard luck to Junior Hurlers who bowed out of the Junior C championship. Lots of championship action next weekend in football with seniors in O’Toole Park, 3.15pm on Saturday against Thomas Davis, Junior 1s in Russell Park against St Brigid’s at 3pm on Sunday and Junior 2s in Silver Park against Kilmacud Crokes on Sunday at the same time. Minor hurlers also in Silverpark at 11am and camogie in Naomh Fionnbarra at 12.30pm. Ladies Night of fashion, beauty and hair in the club at 8pm on Friday, October 5 in support of Laura Lynn. Tickets €20 from Club. Support sought for Dublin Ladies Football Monster Raffle with a Skoda Fabia as the top prize. Tickets from Stephen Murray. Lotto numbers were 15, 24, 27. No Jackpot winner. Shankill celebrated their fifth birthday last weekend at Stonebridge Road
SHANKILL THE JUVENILE Academy, sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, is back in action at 10am every Saturday in Stonebridge Road. 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 fifth birthday party was held on Saturday in Stonebridge Road. It is hard to believe that five years has passed since the club was launched with 30 children and a couple of adults. Contrast that with last Saturday where our car park, Stonebridge Road and St Anne’s school car parks were full to overflowing. Fun and games were the order of the day with mini All-Irelands in football; hurling and camogie together with all sorts of goal shoot outs, face painting and lots more events.
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Loads of food was available with cakes hot dogs and drinks which the huge crowd enjoyed. It was a great day indeed for the club and a fitting way to mark this mile stone. Thank you to the party committee, parents, children and everyone connected to our club who made the day possible. The Chase the Ace draw in Brady’s: There was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Martin McBride. This week’s jackpot is €1,150. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Check our facebook page to see the Summer camp and 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
MEN’S adult team play in the championship quarter-final next Sunday. U-8 boys had a good win. U-9 girls lost their game. Pine Forest Gaels U-14 hurlers lost their game to Scoil Ui Chonaill. New players welcome for all teams. Clothes bank in car park. No winner of lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn were 5, 15, 22; €20 winners: Andy O’Neill, Marie Gleeson, Mark Kennedy, Dave and Frank. Next week’s Jackpot; €3,900. Thanks for all your support.
HURLING: RIVALS MEET IN SHC SEMI-FINALS
Cuala and Crokes set for rematch SHC QUARTER-FINALS JAMES HENDICOTT
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CONSECUTIVE All-Ireland club hurling winners Cuala marched on to the Dublin senior semi-finals where theyt will face Kilmacud Crokes amid rumours boss Mattie Kenny might be attracting the interest of the county set up. Con O’Callaghan was again the key man as the young dual-code forward hit 1-2 at Parnell Park, and Lucan Sarsfields were seen off with relative ease on Sunday afternoon. Cuala raced away early in the game, going seven points up by half time, and leading by an impressive 0-16 to 0-4 before they took their foot off the pedal a little in the closing stages. Sarsfields were a match for the Dalkey side late on, after O’Callaghan had lashed in from a tight angle on 45 minutes to effectively end the contest. Lucan hit back late, scoring maximums through CJ Smith and Chris Crummey, but David Treacy’s incredibly consistent point shooting grabbed him 0-9, and saw
Kilmacud Crokes got the better of St Jude’s. Picture: Steven Dagg
Cuala march on to face Kilmacud Crokes in the semifinals, after a 2-26 to 2-13 victory. Crokes earlier had a more difficult ride against St Jude’s on the same Parnell Park pitch. The Stillorgan club looked in trouble when their three point half time lead – thanks to the efficient shooting of Oisin O’Rorke and Ronan Hayes – was put in jeopardy by a
TEQBALL Broadford trio represent Ireland
BROADFORD Rovers is sending a
three-man team to represent Ireland at the second Teqball World Cup in France in October. A former manager at the club, Philly Fitzgerald, helps organise the new sport that is, in essence, a mixture of table tennis and football played on a specially-designed table. Brian Reilly, Ciaran Walsh (pictured in the back) and Alex Oates (front with Fitzgerald) will travel, with Brian taking part in the singles event while Conor and Alex form a doubles partnership.
straight red card for Jamie Clinton right before the whistle. Their 0-9 to 0-6 lead at the break turned out to be enough, though, as they played with the wind in the second half, and went away from Jude’s, with Fergal Whitely particularly influential. Having been down by nine points at one stage, Jude’s late rally to a 0-19 to 0-14 defeat was ultimately
fairly academic. The quarterfinals proved a step too far for neighbours Ballinteer St John’s, who had reached into the round with a group stage draw against Crumlin. They were seen off fairly emphatically by a powerful Ballyboden St Enda’s side, 3-21 to 0-18. Ballyboden will face St Vincent’s on the other side of the draw.
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LADIES FOOTBALL: KILMACUD PUT IT UP TO REIGNING CHAMPIONS Kilmacud Crokes’ Mia Jennings takes on Aedin Murray. Picture:GAAPics.com
Claffey on the double as Foxes race clear NEW IRELAND ASSURANCE SFC SEMI Foxrock Cabinteely Kilmacud Crokes JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
2-10 1-7
FOXROCK Cabinteely reached another Dublin Senior Football Final as they eventually broke down the Kilmacud Crokes resistance to grab an ultimately comfortable win at Lawless Park last Saturday. The holders got off to a strong start, dominating early possession and going in front through an Amy Connolly free won after less than 30 seconds. The twin harrying of Connolly and Hannah O’Neil in particular seemed to rattle Crokes, who struggled to get the ball into meaningful territory. The Foxes built an early 0-3 to 0-1 lead, having conceded from the only meaningful Crokes counter-attack. Ciara Ni Mhurchadh struck just the wrong side of the post from a good chance wide on the right. Early on, vibrant looking Foxrock Cabinteely were quicker to almost every breaking ball with Crokes forced to concede frees to keep them at arm’s length. By midway through the first half, the gap had grown to 0-5 to 0-1.
Crokes did find some possession and territory as the half edged on, their best chance coming when Michelle Davoren fisted a high ball straight down the throat of Cabinteely goalkeeper Aisling Tarpey when well placed in the centre of the box. For all Molly Lamb and Lauren Magee’s energetic efforts in midfield, Foxcab were coming out on top most of the time and went in with a 0-6 to 0-3 lead. Crokes came out intent on making an impact early in the second half. Davoren scored an impressive point from distance before Eabha Rutledge’s free from wide on the left flew straight into the Foxcab net. Crokes suddenly had an unlikely lead at 1-4 to 0-6, having come out firing. The holders composed approach came through in their response: a slotted free from Amy Ring and a Sinead Goldrick point from play quickly had them back in front. Then, a Laura Nerney break wide on the right left her perfectly placed to play in Fiona Claffey, a goal on a plate fisted into an unguarded net from close range. A minute later, the contest was as good as over as Claffey was again
left unmarked and finished high and emphatically past Rachel Fleming in the Crokes goal. It had been a rapid, poke-the bear response from Fox Cab that suddenly propelled them to 2-8 to 1-4 in front. From there, play became scrappy and the teams exchanged frees of little real consequence as the Foxes managed the game. The holders absorbed plenty of pres-
sure as Crokes controlled possession but to little effect on the scoreboard, Rutledge’s metronomic frees aside as she ended with 1-6. A scrappy end suited Foxrock Cabinteely. They had conceded only 0-2 from play in the entire contest and, aside from that brief period early in the second half, never looked particularly threatened. They march comfortably into the final, 2-10 to 1-7.
Lauren Magee on the attack against Foxrock Cabinteely. Picture:GAAPics.com
HURLING
Olaf’s Leavy in minor team of the year NAOMH Olaf’s Dónal Leavy has been selected on the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling team of the year. The midfielder and captain of the Dublin minor hurling team on which his Naomh Olaf team mates Ciarán Foley and Finn Murphy also played - gave a number of outstanding performances for Dublin as they reached the 2018 All-Ireland semi-final, having beaten Kilkenny in the Leinster decider. Reacting to the announcement, the Sandyford club paid tribute to Leavy for his achievement: “an outstanding individual, who is also an accomplished traditional musician, Dónal is fully deserving of this honour. “It is also a very satisfying selection for all those who have mentored him both in Naomh Olaf and in Coláiste Eoin. “The selection is also a source of great pride to his parents Deirdre and Paddy.” Leavy was joined in the team of the year by fellow Dubliner Luke Swan from Castleknock. Eight-time AllIreland winning former Kilkenny hurler Michael Fennelly was on hand to reveal the Hurling Team of the Year, after serving as an Electric Ireland panellist throughout the Minor Championship season alongside fourtime All-Star former Galway defender, Ollie Canning. The team will be formally recognised at Croke Park on September 29.
GazetteSPORT SEPT 27 - OCT 3, 2018
ALL OF YOUR SOUTH DUBLIN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 33-39
LEICESTER’S IRISH TRIO
SOCCER: Nutgrove
club graduates shine following their callups to the Republic of Ireland Under-17, with club legend hailing family influence SEE P37
FLEET FOXES
LADIES FOOTBALL: Foxrock Cabinteely get by the challenge of Kilmacud Crokes to reach another senior final. SEE P39
GORMLEY HANGS UP HIS STICK
HOCKEY: After over 250 caps and 121 games as captain, Clonskeagh man formally retires from the Irish men’s international team following a groundbreaking season. SEE P35
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PAUL Mannion says most of the noise about the drive for five AllIreland senior football championships comes from “outside the dressing room” as he reflects on Dublin’s recent AllIreland win. The Kilmacud Crokes man is now back in club mode as the Glenalbyn club look forward to Sunday’s championship quarter-final showdown with St Sylvester’s on Sunday at 2.15pm in Parnell Park. Mannion was speaking to the press as part of a visit of the Sam Maguire and Brendan Martin Cups to the AIG offices earlier this week, looking back on a memorable year. “It can be difficult to manage at times, to stay focused on the now, on the task in hand,” he said of the focus already on the possibility of a ground-breaking fifth All-Ireland title in 2019. “ I ca n u n d e rs ta n d people like to get a bit ahead of themselves, a bit excited, particularly Dublin fans. “But our goal is to try and stay focused on the task in front of us. It doesn’t annoy us. We understand completely that people are passionate about the game, particularly Dublin fans are excited about this team. They want the best for us, so it doesn’t annoy us. “We were all fans once as well. Same as soc-
Paul Mannion is not focusing on the drive for five successive All-Ireland titles. Picture: James Crombie/Inpho
“I’m a forward. But if you can help the team and
add to the team’s performance by getting tackles and tracking back and turnovers instead then often that’s just as important” cer or other sports, it’s natural to build teams up. It was surreal to win it again this year. As best we can, we try to keep it year by year. “We are laughing and joking and people are talking about five in a row and all that craic — but we try to take it year by year.” “This year I sat down with Jack McCaffrey on
the pitch afterwards and kind of said we’d stay there for 20 or 30 minutes to soak it all up.” Mannion kicked 2-9 this season in the championship as one of the key figures in the forward lines but he was also regularly seen popping up in more defensive modes. Making tackles is not something people had
seen much of before and it was something that took Mannion by surprise, too. “That kind of fell into place by accident,” he said. “It wasn’t something I kind of set out to try and do. “I was still helping my mates out the last couple of years, 2017. I like tracking back, I like tackling. That’s part of
my game now. “It wasn’t something I set out at the start of the year and said, ‘This is what I want to work on’. Last year, 2017, was probably the best year I had [up to then] and I just kind of said I didn’t want it to be a once-off season. “I wanted to follow it up with another good one. I don’t know, it
still probably wasn’t my best season from a scoring perspective but I’m pleased enough,” he added. “I’m a forward. But if you can help the team and add to the team’s performance by getting tackles and tracking back and turnovers instead then often that’s just as important as scoring points.”