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Vinyl Fest DUN Laoghaire will soon be the home of The Vinyl Festival for the second year in a row, offering must-attend events for music and vinyl fans. The event will feature a collection of talks, panels, DJ sets and live performances.

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SPORT

RUGBY: Old Wesley grind out vital big result on opening day of the new AllIreland league season with late Barry try.

SEE P30 GLITZ AND GLAMOUR: The Award winners from this year’s Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber County Business Awards which were held at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, hosted by MC Alan Shortt, with Minister Josepha Madigan as special guest. See page 7. Full gallery next week

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Pool saga may be coming to an end REBECCA RYAN A LOCAL Minister has told Dublin Gazette that the mediation process in the campaign to reopen Glenalbyn pool, has come to an end.

In 2013, the Stillorgan pool was closed due to structural problems, and local

activists have been campaigning to reopen the pool.

In 2017, a mediation process started between Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) who own the pool site, which is landlocked, and Kilmacud Crokes GAA who own the neighbouring lands needed for access during

a rebuild.

Independent TD for Dublin-Rathdown and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, told Dublin Gazette that he received a text from DLRCC on Monday, to say that the mediation process has come to a close.

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Calls for a Local Policing Forum

RECENT burglaries have seen calls for a Local Policing Forum for Dundrum and Stillorgan.

Deputy Catherine Martin (GP) told Dublin Gazette that policing forums give locals a chance to voice their concerns and are also beneficial for gardai.

She said: “Local Policing Forums provide an opportunity for residents to engage with gardai, and to ensure that their voices are heard on policing issues in their communities. They are of immense benefit to the important work of An Garda Siochana, providing valuable information to the gardai on policing matters in the comSEE PAGE 8 munity.

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MEDIATION PROCESS HAS COME TO AN END

Progress made on Glenalbyn - Minister

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St Joseph’s Church celebrates milestone Glenalbyn pool in Stillorgan

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“ I go t a te x t f ro m [DLRCC] saying they had their final meeting as part of the mediation process. “[The text said] ‘We have not yet put our formal proposal to the club.

This should go later this week.’

“What they mean by that is [DLRCC] are now putting their formal proposals for the reopening of Glenalbyn to Kilmacud Crokes.

“I very much hope and expect that Crokes will then put that to

their members to decide whether they accept or reject it.”

Recently, locals have been venting their frustration online about the lack of progress on the mediation process.

One wrote: “Disapp o i n te d to h e a r t h e mediation process is still rolling on between Crokes and the Council.

Just how long more will it go on?!”

While another wrote: “Crokes need to allow access! It’s very simple, with site access there is no argument.

“This is an essential

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This is an essential amenity for the whole community, not just those that play GAA amenity for the whole community, not just those that play GAA…” Minister Ross said he has felt as frustrated as the locals too with the length of time the mediation process has taken, but he feels encouraged by the news this week.

“It is progress. [DLRCC] have now got a proposal.

The mediation process

appears to be over. The proposal is now going to Crokes, the ball will be in their court.

“It’s kind of encouraging. I’m so enthusiastic about reopening the pool. I’m as frustrated as [the locals are] by the length of time it took.

“I’m really keen that Glenalbyn should be open.”

Landmark for Glenageary school THIS year marks 100 years since the archives will be on display. founding of Hillcourt School, and a The launch takes place November century of education on the Rath11th at 6.30pm with Special Guests down School campus in Glenageary. including An Cathaoirleach, Cllr.

The school is now part of RathShay Brennan and Minister for down School, an amalgamation of four schools: Hillcourt, The Hall, Park House and Glengara Park.

To celebrate this milestone, the Rathdown School Alumni are launching an exhibition in The dlr LexIcon from the 11th to the 25th November, with free admission for all.

A variety of photos, artefacts and memories from the school Glengara Girls win Lacrosse Schools Shield in 1947

Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. together with Guest Speaker, Pat Kenny.

For more information visit www. rathdownschool.ie/100

ST Joseph’s Church, Glasthule is celebrating 150 years this weekend, October 10 to 13.

The weekend of celebration starts today, Thursday October 10, with a Dedication Day Mass to celebrate Solemn Dedication of St Joseph’s Church on this day in 1869.

On Friday, there will be a stained-glass windows talk by Dr Kieran Fitzgerald, and organ music by Ronan Murray with light refreshments in the Parish Centre.

On the weekend, there will be mass celebrations, family fun, refreshments in the Parish Centre and the closing ceremony with feature choirs and communities joining together in Songs of Praise.

See www.glasthuleparish.com/wp/ for a full list of events.

Fundraiser Sing your for Blackrock way to better Hospice mental A FUNDRAISING event in health aid of Blackrock Hospice is taking place this weekend.

The evening, of poetry and music, will be compered by writer and former TD, Liz McManus who said: “The question of how poetry can help us deal with ill-health and bereavement is really interesting, and relevant to all of us.

“This is a one-off special evening, with the generous support of the artists that I recommend you support.”

The event takes place on Saturday, October 12, at 8pm in the Quaker Meeting House (corner of Pakenham Road and Carrickbrennan Road) in Monkstown.

Admission is €20 and tickets are available from Hewetts Newsagents in Monkstown or from www.

Eventbrite.ie where donations can also be made.

AS part of Sing Ireland National Singing Week, the Pram Jam Singers from Taney Parish Centre, Dundrum are calling people to come sing with them every Friday at 10am.

It is said that group singing is good for your mental health, and has been scientifically proven to lower stress, relieve anxiety and elevate endorphins.

The group are inviting mums, dads, grandparents and minders to sing with them while the kids play, sleep, feed or join in.

Cost is €10.

For more information, call Maura on 087 0563948 or see www. facebook.com/pramjamsingers

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GOAL: STUDENTS ASKED TO SHARE ACTIONS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CREATING A BETTER WORLD

Students encouraged to enter for global change award

A 12-YEAR-OLD climate activist is encouraging school children to get involved in a new climate change award.

GOAL’s Changemakers Award is asking students to share the actions they are taking to contribute to creating a better world.

The award is open from third to fifth primary school classes, who are being invited to get to know the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to share the local actions they take that contribute to their achievement.

As part of the competition, teachers will

be provided with curriculum linked lesson plans that introduce children in an engaging and fun way to the SDGs. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were signed by all United Nations members, with the aim of ending poverty, inequality, stop climate change and protect our oceans, flora and fauna by 2030.

Flossie Donnelly (12) from Sandycove, has been announced on the judging panel, along with GOAL Deputy CEO Mary Van Lieshout, children’s author Sarah Webb and presenter and broadcaster Johnathan McCrea.

Flossie told Dublin Gazette she is “very excited” to be involved and is encouraging students to get on board.

“I’m very excited about being a judge. I think it’s going to be really fun, and to see all the work everyone is doing.

“It will be loads of fun to do and what you do could make a difference. I really wish everyone lots of luck for it! Getting involved is the best thing you can do, even if you don’t win.”

The deadline for submissions is December 20th. See www.goal.ie/goalchangemakers for more details.

Climate activist Flossie Donnelly

Cancer survivor cycles Paris2Nice for charity REBECCA RYAN

A MONKSTOWN cancer survivor cycled 750km for a cancer charity, just 100 days after her own cancer treatment.

Regiane Vasconcelos (33) was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2018 when she was planning her wedding with her fiancee, Niall.

They had plans to marry in Portugal in October.

Everything was planned; invitations were sent, her family were flying over from Brazil, the dress was bought, the honeymoon was booked.

Regiane said she “couldn’t have been happier” when all of a sudden, her life changed.

“A few weeks earlier I had found a lump in my breast and had gone for a biopsy to be on the safe side.

“But at 32 years old with no family history of cancer, I had allowed myself to be convinced that it was ‘99% probably nothing’.

“As the doctor called us into her office for the results, Niall and I were actually laughing as we walked through the door.

Something funny about the wedding plans.

“Then the news came like a truck driving through the wall.

“Triple-negative breast cancer. A particularly aggressive form of the dis-

ease.”

Regiane was diagnosed as positive for the BRCA1 gene, meaning a complete double mastectomy was inevitable and treatment would need to begin immediately.

She rang her mum in Brazil to give her the devastating news and cancelled her wedding plans.

At St Vincent’s Hospital, Regiane started a 12 month treatment plan.

She endured a vigorous 16 chemotherapy sessions, a bilateral mastectomy, breast reconstruction and 25 sessions of radiotherapy.

“There were some terrible days and some OK days.

“Quite a lot of days when I didn’t want to wake up, days when I was hurt, days that I missed my family in Brazil, days that I went to sleep crying because I was tired of feeling sick and days that I had no more tears to cry.

“There were also beautiful days, spending time with my Mum and a wonderful day when we got a new puppy.”

As the long year comes to a close, Regiane said: “I am proud to say that I have won.”

To celebrate the victory in her life, Regiane wanted to do something positive for other cancer patients, so she cycled from Paris to

FASTNews Golden anniversary for Ballinteer schools OUR Lady’s Girls and Boys National Schools, which were originally founded in temporary sites in 1969 near the current Ballinteer Shopping Centre, marked the historic occasion, with a special mass and celebration afterwards in the school, featuring a display of images showing the history of both schools.

Local TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan said: “I congratulate everyone who is involved with both Our Lady’s Girls and Boys schools and those who have been involved here over the years on this wonderful anniversary.

“I know how central these schools are to the local community in Ballinteer, and I am sure they will continue to be over the next fifty years.”

Pigsback 10k set to return this Sunday

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Quite a lot of days when I didn’t want to wake up, days when I was hurt, days that I missed my family in Brazil, days that I went to sleep crying because I was tired of feeling sick and days that I had no more tears to cry

Nice a few weeks ago, over 750km in six days, to raise money for the Arc Cancer Support Centre in Dublin.

She said it was a tough cycle but she is glad she

could help others.

“I decided to do Paris2Nice in my head in January when I just finished chemotherapy, I think that it was a very motivational

goal for me to get fit again.

“Positive thoughts are definitely super powerful when you are going through a difficult time in your life.”

You can still donate to the Arc Cancer Support online at https:// paris-2-nice-2019.everydayhero.com/ie/regianevasconcelos

THE Marie Keating Foundation’s Pigsback 5/10K is back in the Phoenix Park this Sunday, October 13.

Registration opens at 8am on the day, with participants encouraged to arrive early in time to prepare for the day.

The 10K route will commence at 10am, with the 5K route starting close behind at 10:20am.

Tickets are just €25 each, or €50 for a family pass and you can sign up at mariekeating.ie/events or on the day.

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BUDGET 2020: SOME MAIN POINTS SET A CHORUS of criticisms of Budget 2020 swiftly rose up from a wide range of groups, parties, organisations and many others from Tuesday afternoon onwards. However, in addition to several aspects of the budget that were criticised, the Carbon Tax also drew extensive fire. Here, we explore what has been said about that charge ...

REBECCA RYAN

ONE of the most talked about points in the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe’s “Brexit Budget” was the measures to tackle climate change, which has drawn criticism.

M i n i s te r D o n o h o e announced on Tuesday that there will be an increase in the carbon tax of €6 per tonne, which will bring the rate from €20 per tonne to €26.

He said that while Brexit is the country’s most immediate economic risk, climate change is the “defining challenge” of our generation.

Defending his decisions, he said the increase is expected to raise €90m in 2020, all of which will be ringfenced to fund new climate action measures.

He added that the €6 increase is a first step towards the Government’s commitment of increasing the price of the carbon tax, gradually, from €20 to €80 a tonne by 2030.

The increase has now

TO TARGET EVERYONE’S POCKET

Carbon tax cost seized upon as a sticking point of Budget 2020 been applied on petrol and diesel but will not apply to home fuels until May 2020, after the Winter heating season.

It is expected to add approximately €0.02 to a litre of petrol or diesel, which is equivalent to an increase of around €36 per annum in fuel costs for an average motorist.

Meanwhile, the fuel allowance paid to those on social welfare will

increase by €2 a week to help with the carbon tax hike, which will run for 28 weeks.

Professor John FitzGerald, chairman of the Climate Change Advisory Council, was disappointed with the carbon tax rise, as the council had called for a €15 per tonne increase.

He said the €6 increase on all fossil fuels will not be sufficient to make

sure that Ireland cuts its carbon emissions quick enough.

The Green Party’s leader, Eamon Ryan, said: “It was a status-quo budget from a status-quo government.

“When it comes to really tackling climate breakdown, it is the measures other than [a] carbon tax that are crucial, and this budget gives us very little.”

Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP) said the €6 increase in the tax was regressive and punitive.

H e s a i d i t wo u l d increase fuel bills for those who are struggling, rather than imposing taxes on polluting corporations and introducing genuine radical climate measures such as free public transport.

AA Ireland says the increase in the carbon

tax will do very little to reduce Ireland’s overreliance on the private car, criticising the move as little more than a government ‘cash-grab’ dressed up as a Green initiative.

Howeve r, A n Ta oiseach, Leo Varadkar, defended the increase in the carbon tax, saying it was about protecting the most vulnerable and addressing climate action.

Cigarettes take a hit, but boost for health costs AS IS par for the course now, the price of cigarettes increased by 50c, meaning a pack of 20 cigarettes will now cost €13.50.There was no price hike on alcohol this time around, similar to Budget 2019.

Some measures won’t come into force until January.

Two of these include a €5 increase to the Living Alone Allowance, and a €15 increase in the weekly disregard for the One Parent Family payment.

The income threshold for the medical card for over-70s will increase by €50 per single person, or €150 per couple per week. Prescription charges will also be reduced by 50 cent per person.

The monthly threshold for the Drug Payment Scheme will be reduced by €10 per month. One million additional home care hours will also be provided in 2020, and €25 million will be invested into tackling hospital waiting lists.

The Government also plans to bring in free GP care for under-8s, and free dental care for under-6s from next September.

A budget to steady the economy to face Brexit and climate change MINISTER for Finance Paschal Donohoe robustly defended the new budget, with the Government taking a worst-case outlook at preparing the economy for the possibility of a No Deal Brexit. Here are some of his key comments on Budget 2020 in his address to the Dail.

Minister Donohoe presents the new budget plans to the Government and the people

THIS is a budget that has been developed in the shadow of Brexit, and in the event of a No Deal, we will intervene ... to support jobs and the economy.

That is why I am announcing a package of more than €1.2 billion, excluding EU funding, to respond to Brexit.

Today’s Budget has two strands to it. The

first strand deals with the extra steps we are now taking to face up to the very real risk of a No Deal Brexit. The second will ensure that we can improve our public services, and help our most vulnerable citizens.

While Brexit represents our most immediate economic risk, climate change is without doubt the defining challenge of our generation.

There is cross-party support to increase the price of carbon, from €20 today to €80 per tonne by 2030.

This would raise an additional €6 billion that could be invested in decarbonising the economy while also protecting the most vulnerable from the increases in living costs associated with the carbon tax.

Following years of underinvestment, the

Government has allocated €6.6 billion for the delivery of social housing supports in the past four years.

Budget 2020 aims to make progress on much, at a time of risk, but also at a time of opportunity.

It invests in our future, while meeting the needs of today. It aims to further improve our national finances while the demands on public spending are so many.

It marks a necessary step in our response to climate change while conscious of the needs and difficulties that this step creates, and it does all this while continuing to get our country ready for Brexit.

Measures in this budget strengthen our foundations and deepen our resilience.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Flossie Donnelly and Ruby Gargan from Sandycove with Cathaoirleach Cllr Shay Brennan

Nigel, Emma, Conor and Pamela Bramley. Pictures: Maura Hickey

Devon Murray, Eve Downey and Tomar Ojasvi

Mark, Finn and Claire Pinkster

Debbie Stapleton with her children Brogan and Teagan

Adam and Shane Butler

Summer reading prize giving 2019 D

Grace Casserly, Chloe Chalmers and Fionn Fanning

lr Libraries Summer Reading programme 2019 prize giving ceremony was held in dlr LexIcon recently. dlr Lexicon hosted an end of summer party where children collected their certificates and some goodies.

An Cathaoirleach Cllr Shay Brennan presented prizes to all 24 winners. Each child won a €20 voucher plus a medal and a summer stars back pack with a goody bag and the new Chil-

dren’s Book Ireland Recommended reads booklet for 2019-20, which will encourage anybody to read!

These recommended reads booklets are now available in dlr libraries and in local bookshops and are packed with colourful and lively book reviews for all ages.

Look out for our great line up of events organised for Children’s book festival 2019 in all dlr libraries.

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KILLINEY: DLR CHAMBER BUSINESS GALA DINNER

DLR Business Award winners announced REBECCA RYAN

IT was a glitzy night at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney last Thursday evening, as Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber announced the winners for their third County Business Awards.

Twelve awards were handed out at the Gala Dinner, with the prestigious DLR Chamber Business Leader of the County Award going to Pat McCann, CEO Dalata Hotel Group.

Pat founded Dalata Hotel Group Ltd in February 2007, and has just been appointed President of IBEC. Other awards on the night went to: Best Business Start Up Award – Reuzi ; Best Small Business Award - Naomi’s Kitchen ; Best Professional Service Award - RBK Accountants ; Green Business Environment Award - Dundrum Town Centre (over 50 employees) and Dun Laoghaire Marine (under 50 employees) ; Innovation in Business Award - Osbourne Recruitment; Corporate Social Responsibility Award – Airfield; Best Family Owned Business - FX Buckley; Small Retailer of the Year - Com-

Winner Pat McCann with Chamber President Aileen Eglington

posite Doors and Windows; Best Not-For-Profit business - National Council for the Blind; Best Place to Eat in the County Award – The Graduate Pub (casual dining) and Fitzpatrick Hotel Mapas Restaurant (fine dining); Customer Service Award Tourism - Royal Marine Hotel; Customer Service Hospitality - Serenity Day Spa. President DLR Chamber, Aileen Eglington, said: “Dun LaoghaireRathdown is a vibrant progressive

county predicting huge growth in employment in the years ahead.

“DLR Chamber, as the voice of business in DLR, and a voluntary business organisation, is proud to continue to organise and promote these awards in our county and for that we thank all our sponsors and corporate members as well as the myriad of businesses – large and small, who entered.”

See next week’s Dublin Gazette for a photo gallery of the event.

Plastic shards still an issue on Sandycove beach

A VOLUNTEER clean-up group have come across plastic shards fore the effects will be extremely long-lasting.” on Sandycove beach, nearly a year after thousands of the plasMs Brown is calling for an inquiry. She said: “The promises tic pieces first washed up on the coastline. that there would be a full and complete clear up was evidently In November 2018, around false and shameful.

70kg of the plastic fibres used “I would urge that members in the reconstruction of the of the council hold a proper Dun Laoghaire Baths were enquiry into both how this accidentally dumped into the ghastly event transpired, and sea. more importantly, to hold the The contractors, SIAC contractors to account for their and Mantovani committed abject failure to clean up their to cleaning up the mess, and mess. promised to stop the use of “We spend innumerable plastic shards in the build. hours tending to the beach, not Chair of Sandycove Clean only to make it a pleasant place Coast Group, Margaret Brown for individuals to enjoy, but also Margaret Brown with plastic shards she found told Dublin Gazette they to safeguard the fragile flora on Sandycove Beach last Thursday were out cleaning last Thursand fauna and those efforts day ahead of Storm Lorenzo have been seriously undone by when they made the discovery. this negligence.”

“They were washed in amongst the seaweed, also fishing A spokesperson for the council told Dublin Gazette: “There litter, such as ropes and strings, among sewage related debris/ have been no underwater pours containing plastic fibres since litter such as baby wipes, cotton bud sticks etc.

November 2018. It is considered unlikely these plastic fibres are “I was absolutely appalled at the incredible damage done associated with this project. to our beautiful beach, and even more so at the devastation “Regardless of their source, when the issue was raised, inflicted on our precious marine habitat. the contractor immediately deployed men to search for “These plastic shards are truly dreadful, as being quite small, any fibres. They did not recover any after a comprehensive they are easily eaten by birds and indeed larger fish and theresearch of the area.”

DUN LAOGHAIRE

Calls for harbour company accounts to be published A FORMER director of the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is calling for the accounts of the company to be published and given to the Oireachtas immediately.

Last October, it was announced that the company was to be dissolved and control transferred to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC).

Dublin Gazette has previously reported concerns of local councillors over no government funding, to cover an estimated €38m in debts from the harbour company.

However, at the time, Minister Shane Ross told us: “This transfer is a net gain for local residents. The Port has money in the bank as well as substantial assets, all of which will transfer to DLRCC.” Senator Victor Boyhan (IND) believes that the council has a “major financial liability” as a result of the transfer and this week, called for the final accounts to be published.

“Section 33 of the Harbours Act 2015 prescribes that DLRCC present final accounts for the former Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government within six months from the date of dissolution. That timeline has now lapsed.

“I am calling for audited accounts to be presented to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and will ask the Minister to arrange to have copies of Dun Laoghaire Harbour audited accounts and report laid before the House of the Oireachtas.

“At the point, I will forensically go through them and seek explanation on the financial controls and governance concerning the Harbour,” he said.

Minister Shane Ross told Dublin Gazette: “I would be delighted to see the accounts published so that some of the mischief that has been made would be exposed.”

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MUSIC: ECLECTIC RANGE OF EVENTS LINED UP, FEATURING MUSICIANS AND PERFORMANCES

Take a spin to Dun Laoghaire for another great Vinyl Festival REBECCA RYAN

DUN Laoghaire will soon be the home of The Vinyl Festival for the second year in a row, offering must-attend events for music and vinyl fans.

The early November event will feature a collection of talks, panels, DJ sets and live performances which celebrate the importance of music and the vinyl record.

The line-up of special guests include Horslips, Vicky McClure (Line of Duty/This is England),

Liam O’Maonlai (Hothouse Flowers), Noel Hogan (The Cranberries), Mary Coughlan, radio presenters Dave Fanning and Tom Dunne, and many more.

Some 43 years on from recording their Horslips Live album in Dun Laoghaire’s old Pavilion, Johnny Fean, Barry Devlin and Jim Lockhart from the band are coming back to the town for two concerts as part of the festival.

They will play two nights on November 1 and 2 in the Pavilion Theatre.

Liam O’Maonlai will discuss the writing and recording of Hothouse Flowers’ 1988 debut album, People, and will play a few live tracks on piano as well as a couple on vinyl.

From 1985’s Tired And Emotional through to last year’s Live & Kicking, Mary Coughlan has been at the very centre of Irish Blues and Roots music for 35 years.

Mary will be looking at the records that have shaped and accompanied her life and the

memories that they instilled in her.

As another highlight of the festival, Noel Hogan – guitarist, producer and founder of The Cranberries – will be discussing In The End, the band’s final album released after the death of lead singer Dolores O’Riordan.

The Vinyl Festival will take place in a number of select locations around Dun Laoghaire from November 1 to 3.

For further information, see www.vinylfestival.ie.

Burglaries prompt calls for a Local Policing Forum

REBECCA RYAN

RECENT burglaries have seen calls for a Local Policing Forum for Dundrum and Stillorgan.

Deputy Catherine

Martin (GP) told Dublin Gazette that policing forums give locals a chance to voice their concerns and are also beneficial for gardai.

She said: “Local Policing

Forums provide an opportunity for residents to engage with gardai, and to ensure that their voices are heard on policing issues in their communities.

“They are of immense

benefit to the important work of An Garda Siochana, providing valuable information to the gardai on policing matters in the community.

“There is a policing forum for Sandyford/Stepaside – and the model has worked very well there in keeping the local community engaged with the gardai,” she said.

Deputy Martin believes having the forums would help to tackle burglaries in the area.

She said: “Many residents in Dundrum and Stillorgan have been the victims of burglaries recently, and I believe that a Local Policing Forum would be of great benefit in allowing local residents

to work alongside the gardai to tackle this issue.

“Residents in Dundrum and Stillorgan have as much a right to have their needs in policing matters heard as other residents in Dublin Rathdown.

“I urge the Joint Policing Committee, the council and An Garda Siochana to begin working towards the establishment of this forum.”

Cllr Deirdre Ni Fhloinn (GP), who attended the recent Joint Policing Committee, welcomed the Chief Superintendent’s indication that it is her intention to examine the need of the local Stillorgan and Dundrum communities for a Local Policing Forum.

The issue of burglaries in the Dundrum Stillorgan area was raised by Deputy Catherine Martin (GP)

Last week, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released its quarterly research on crime and burglaries in Ireland.

Although there was an overall 4% decrease in burglaries in Ireland, Dublin accounted for a staggering 45% of those burglaries – a 2% increase on Q2 last year. The study also showed that almost a third of homeowners with an alarm don’t activate them every time they leave the house.

Also, some 50% of those surveyed know someone who has been the victim of a burglary in the past year.

In recent times, other areas in the south Dublin area have expressed concern over burglaries in their area, with many communities looking for change.

Stepaside was one such community, with locals campaigning for the reopening of the local garda station, after it was shut in 2013 as part of cost-saving measures.

The garda station was one of 139 closed between 2012 and 2013 during a period of significant cutbacks.

At the time there were major objections to the closure from locals and businesses.

However, last September it was announced that the station would reopen after a refurbishment.

FASTNews

Help enabling awareness ENABLE Ireland Sandyford recently took part in the MakeWayDay 2019 initiative.

The campaign was led by Disability Federation Ireland in a bid to raise awareness of the challenges posed to many people by obstructions on streets and footpaths, such as parked cars on footpaths, bikes chained to railings, sandwich boards and overhanging branches.

Enable Ireland Sandyford’s team took pictures of the obstacles they encountered along the way to the event, and shared their photos on social media using the hashtag #MakeWayDay. For further information, see www.makewayday.com.

Open House returns to DLR OPEN House Dublin Architectural Festival is returning to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, with a range of building tours and activities taking place over the weekend of October 12 and 13.

Activities range from the Fernhill Mountain Walk to boat tours at the Royal St George Yacht Club.

The council’s energy team is hosting a free talk about creative solutions to achieving a sustainable home on Sunday afternoon, October 13, in the LexIcon library.

For a list of all activities, see openhousedublin.com.

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KILLINEY

BULLOCH HARBOUR: GROUP FEEL VIEWS ‘COMPLETELY IGNORED’

Man thanks local hero for recovering cash he accidently threw away

ONE man in Killiney is breathing a sigh of relief, after money he accidently threw away in the bin was recovered.

On Thursday, September 26, Cathal Kelly was at his leaving party in town when his colleagues gave him a lovely card with a “few bob” inside for him.

The next morning, the drama unfolded. On his way into work for his last day, he put the crumpled envelope from the previous night from his pocket into the bin outside Glenageary Dart Station.

When he got to work in Dublin 4, he realised the envelope contained the sum of money from his colleagues.

Shocked, Cathal rang the council to tell them what had happened. Shortly after Cathal received a call from council worker, David Rice with some good news, the bins had not yet been emptied and he was able to recover the envelope.

“Mr Rice had driven out to the bin, unlocked it, stuck his hands inside, rummaged around and found my envelope - which I imagine would have been a fairly mouldy looking envelope at this stage,” said Cathal.

Mr Rice went out of his way and dropped the envelope to his house. Cathal offered Mr Rice “twenty bucks from the envelope as a thank you” but “he wouldn’t hear of it”.

“I live in Killiney, over a mile away. The fact that this person went out of his way to go through a bin full of rubbish for me - a stranger - and then have the generosity of spirit to drop it to my house - well, I just haven’t encountered that level of decency in a long time.”

Cathal Kelly

Bullock Harbour during storm Lorenzo last week

Fight over Bulloch Harbour build going to High Court REBECCA RYAN

THE High Court will be hearing the application by local campaigners against a housing development at Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey next week.

Earlier this year, the controversial development got the green light from An Bord Pleanala for three three-storey houses, two apartments, a cafe and a number of other buildings.

There has been anger among some locals, who feel the proposals don’t fit in with the landscape of the surrounding area, and there are also concerns about the potential for flooding.

Save Bulloch Harbour is a cam-

paign led by Bulloch Harbour Preservation Association (BHPA), made up of local boat owners, fishermen, harbour users and residents.

Next Monday, October 14, the high court will hear BHPA’s application for a judicial review of An Bord Planala’s decision to grant planning permission for the proposed development.

In a statement, the group said: “If the hearing gives us leave to pursue the judicial review, we would expect that by November, we will be given a date in 2020 for the actual Judicial Review.”

The group feel that the views of the local Bulloch and Dalkey community have been “completely

ignored.”

“The finding by ABP pays no attention to the special character, heritage and history of this small working harbour, and will cause enormous disruption to the existing small businesses, residents, small boat owners, harbour users and tourists.

“Dublin’s vulnerability to coastal flooding caused by global heating has been recently highlighted by a major study of scientists in 24 countries, including Ireland.

“Sea-level rise is a big threat to Bulloch Harbour, which was clearly demonstrated during storm Ophelia when huge waves over 30 meters high crashed over the area where Bartra are propos-

ing to build houses.

“Combined with overtopping, resultant waters with no place to drain to at high tide, formed two huge fast flowing rivers around and through the proposed development.

“Extreme weather events such as storms Emma, Ophelia and now Lorenzo have highlighted the vulnerability of Bulloch Harbour to these storms which are now more frequent,” said the statement.

BHPA will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 23 in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel, Killiney at 8pm to explain the judicial review process and the case being pursued.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Anyone for table tennis. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Mandy Shan and Candy Tang

Enjoying the annual ‘Be Active in Ballyogan’ family fun event

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UN Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership held a free sports taster day on September 29 from 2pm-4pm at the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus in Ballyogan. The key aim of the event was to get all ages and fitness levels active, try a new sport, introduce them to local clubs and of course have loads of fun.

There were experts on hand for each activity to help out and demonstrate.

According to event organiser and community sports development officer, Rachel Sinnott: “This event will help families get active by introducing them to some new sports and local clubs in a fun environment, at no cost.

“All the activities on offer will be ones that you can pick up easily and where families can join in together including Boxing, Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby, Fitness classes, Cricket and many more.”

Someone seems pleased

Local children’s creativity recognised

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James Reynolds from Leopardstown, winner in the 0-5 year old category. Tristan Fleming from Shankill, winner in the 6-8 year old catagory. Esmé Henson from Glenageary, winner in the 9-12 year old category. Joseph McDonough from Killiney, winner in the 13-17 year old category.

OUNCILLOR Shay Brennan, Cathaoirleach of Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council, was on hand to present certificates of achievement to children who took part in the dlr libraries Lego Competition 2019. This year’s theme was ‘Design your ideal water world’.

Councillor Shay Brennan, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council getting a guided tour of James Reynolds’ water world.

Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Laila Hennessy

Tag rugby practice

Laila and Emma Hennessy with Katelyn and Cian Stewart

Lucas Fagan takes instruction from Ali Jones

Impressive work on the ‘Monkey Bar’

Yoga proves good for the mind and body

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FOCUS IRELAND: ANNUAL FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE TO HELP ALLEVIATE HOMELESSNESS

Calling on Dubs to Shine A Light for homelessness To take part in Shine a Light Night 2019, Focus Ireland ask you to raise THREE families become homeless or donate €5000 and sleep-out for one every day in Ireland, and often must night. stay in very unsuitable emergency This is just a target however, and in accommodation, such as hotel rooms. order to help you reach your fundraisFigures released last month from the ing targe, Focus Ireland will create a Department of Housing revealed over fully personalised fundraising kit con10,000 people are homeless in Ireland taining everything you need to make for the sixth month in a row. your fundraising as easy and as fun as With these shocking stats in mind, possible. homeless charity Focus Ireland is hopThis year’s Shine a Light is once ing Dubliners will support its annual again sponsored by Bord Gais, and is fundraising initiative – Shine A Light in addition to the energy company’s Night. ongoing partnership with the charity, Now in its eight year, Shine A Light which since 2015 has seen Bord Gais Night challenges business Energy commit more than €2.4 leaders across Ireland million to fight homelessto sleep out for one ness.

‘The current night, to raise funds Speaking at the to help alleviate launch of Shine A homeless crisis homelessness.

Light Night, Cathein towns and rine O’Kelly, managOn Friday, Octocommunities ber 18th, Shine A ing director of Bord across Ireland is Light Night will Gais Energy, said: see business lead“The current homeworse than ever’ ers sleep out at the less crisis in towns and Law Society of Ireland, communities across IreBlackhall Place, Dublin and land is worse than ever. at Cork’s historic Spike Island.

“It is heartbreaking that 3,821 chilBusinesses around Ireland can also dren in Ireland today have no home. sign up to support the initiative by “The team and I in Bord Gais Energy pledging to fundraise and sleep out at are committed to supporting Focus their workplace.

Ireland in the crucial work it does to Focus Ireland hopes the business address the causes of homelessness, community can send a message of sol- and increase support for those who are idarity to people experiencing home- at risk of losing their home.” lessness in Ireland, and give one night A total of €4 million has been raised to change a lifetime, by sleeping-out through Shine A Light Night since and raising funds.

2012 to help fund Focus Ireland’s work.

PADRAIG CONLON

Ashley Balbirnie, Ronan Harris, Anne O’Leary, Louise Phelan and Bobby Kerr at Christ Church Cathedral at a previous business leaders sleep out

Catherine O Kelly, MD of Bord Gáis Energy and Pat Dennigan, CEO, Focus Ireland

Dublin families are urged to get involved in Home Sharing PADRAIG CONLON

ONE of Ireland’s largest providers of services for people with intellectual disabilities has launched their 2019 Home Sharing respite scheme.

St. Michael’s House, who support 1,782 people in the greater Dublin area, are looking to recruit host families who would love to get involved.

As part of the scheme, ordinary people in the community are recruited, assessed, trained and supported to provide short breaks in their home for a child or adult with a disability.

Currently 57 service users (31 children, 26 adults) avail of Home Sharing support with St. Michael’s House and over 100 people are on the waiting list for the community respite scheme.

Fidelma Kelly, Home Sharing manager at St. Michael’s House said: “Home Sharing allows people with intellectual disabilities to

Maria Quinn, Home Sharing coordinator with St Michael’s House; Hannah Glennon (Finglas); Sylvia Callan; Jaqueline Mooney (Ballymun); and Fidelma Kelly, Home Sharing Manager with St. Michael’s House

broaden their experience of community life and strives to create a home away from home.

“The demand for the service is continuing to increase, and we are actively trying to recruit host families who have the capacity to support this great cause.

“We are looking for caring, energetic and enthusiastic people to

come on board to support an individual from St. Michael’s House.”

Home Sharing families complete an assessment process prior to getting involved in the Home Sharing Programme.

For more information about Home Sharing please visit: https://www.smh.ie/services/ home-sharing.html

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

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You’ll brie tempted by this WE’VE all heard of wine and cheese pairings, but this month Dublin – in conjunction with The Festival of Irish Whiskey – sees something a little different: whiskey and cheese events.

Whiskey is one of the most iconic drinks associated with the island of Ireland, and as part of Failte Ireland’s Taste the Island campaign, the Irish Whiskey Museum is launching whiskey and cheesepairing events in Dublin this month.

You can enjoy whiskey tastings from such classic brands such as Bushmills, Dingle, Glendalough and Connemara, and an assortment of four cheeses during a two-hour interactive experience with one of the museum’s trained tour guides.

Learn about the history of Irish whiskey, how to differentiate your pot stills from your single malts, and what flavour profiles suit the distinct flavours of Irish artisan cheese.

There will be a special guest talk from of the whiskey distilleries at each whiskey and cheese-pairing evening.

The Four Corners of Ireland: Whiskey and Cheese Pairing Evenings will run on three consecutive Fridays, from 8-10pm this October 11, 18 and 25.

Tickets for these over-18s-only events are €45 and are available on Eventbrite, Facebook and at www. irishwhiskeymuseum.ie/calendar/.

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

Cry Monster Cry Plucking at the heartstrings

OCTOBER 16 (WEDNESDAY)

John Mayer @ 3Arena, €75 RENOWNED guitar hero and smooth crooner John Mayer takes to the 3Arena stage next Wednesday for a massive headline show.

Best known for cool cult classics such as Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, and Your Body is a Wonderland, the singer-songwriter promises a live show filled with soulful vocals and a prowess that only a musician of Mayer’s experience could possess.

With an extensive back catalogue, Mayer has been known to vary the setlist each night, so it’s worth a trip down to the Docklands to see what kind of musical delights the ‘New Light’ maestro will deliver.

OCTOBER 10 (THURSDAY)

Shayne Ward @ The Olympia Theatre, €35 JYellowL @ Whelan’s, €18 Garret Kato @ The Workman’s Club, €17 Vistas @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

OCTOBER 11 (FRIDAY)

Little Mix @ 3Arena, SOLD OUT Le Boom @ The Olympia Theatre, €25 Pulled Apart By Horse @ The Workman’s Club, €17 Alice Phoebe Lou @ Whelan’s, €15 Look Mum No Computer @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €16

OCTOBER 12 (SATURDAY)

Jake Clemons @ Whelan’s, €23 Squarehead @ The Workman’s Club, €12 Cub Sport @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15

OCTOBER 13 (SUNDAY)

Brad Paisley @ 3Arena, €75 Kara Marni @ The Workman’s Club, €17 Amy Dillon @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

OCTOBER 14 (MONDAY)

Two Door Cinema Club @ The Olympia Theatre, €38 The band that defined a summer with the launch of their debut album a few years back have been a less frequently seen prospect since, but they’ll certainly bring back that buzz...

OCTOBER 15 (TUESDAY)

Two Door Cinema Club @ The Olympia Theatre, €38 Squeeze @ Vicar Street, €45 Brian Horgan @ The Sugar Club, €15 Clodagh @ The Workman’s Club, €5

OCTOBER 16 (WEDNESDAY)

Mark Geary @ The Workman’s Club, SOLD OUT

AHEAD of the release of their latest album, Tides, folk brothers Richie and Jamie Martin – AKA Cry Monster Cry – have been exploring music in a different sense.

A recent video was recorded in the middle of a boat on a stunning, glacial Swiss lake.

They gigged in a mountain hut at the end of a seven-hour trek. The album itself is about loss, and mental health, and then about starting again.

“I just have to go with this,” Richie said of the experience. “We’re lucky, we get to play sold-out shows in Germany, in Switzerland.

“There’s a really different kind of connection with live music over there. I think they use it as a healing process, a time to reflect. That kind of suits what we do down to the ground.

“The album is a soothing process. If you go back to the beginning of the whole journey since the last record, Rhythm of Dawn, it’s a conscious dec ision – what we write about is our personal experiences on this album.

“We did it in a veiled way on the first record. I don’t think we wanted to be as honest with the listener as we are now.”

He added: “After the first record tour finished up, after two years, we had nothing else to write about. We got to a point where we were burning ourselves out.

“The artists we admired growing up a l ways w ro te a b o u t themselves. You have to have experiences.

“Jamie went traveling. I built a house and worked and had a kid, got married. That was all in a year or two.

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“When we came back together again, there was a real fountain there of stuff for us to work on.

“We never thought we could mask things, be fake, or write songs for the sake of it. I’m not even saying there’s something wrong with that, but it’s not us.

“I think music is about hearing what someone has to say; I don’t like the throwaway-ability factor of it. So we did it a little differently.”

There’s no question that Tides is that deep dive. The harmonies that helped the duo forge their distinct sound are still here, standing tall.

The record’s also full of emotion, packed with feelings that are sometimes unexplored, but distinctly human.

Euphoria There’s an edge of failure, and the doubts around it. There’s also pure euphoria, the sprouts of early love and a delicate but soaring backing that takes in strings and synths as well as the duo’s acoustic guitars.

It’s a revolution, but a slow and carefully orchestrated one, with plenty of lines leading back to the pair’s musical roots.

The music feels like it’s an integrated and deeply personal part of their lives, as opposed to a project existing on the periphery.

“Records still matter a lot to us,” said Richie.

“We’re constantly told it’s not even worth making a record, but we write songs to fit an album.

“A record is supposed to

Cry Monster Cry – AKA brothers Richie and Jamie Martin

take you on a journey, and that’s what our decision was – a conscious decision when we sat down writing.

“There was good and bad, heavy stuff dealing with the realities of

where we’ve been for the last year or two, the pressures and the joys. This is just a reflection of all of that.

“There was a point in my life where I could be walking down a road in

the middle of a crowd of people, and feel lonely. I think a lot of people feel like that. It’s fine to feel bad.”

Cry Monster Cry play Whelan’s on October 17. Tides is out now.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | TAKES VIEWERS ON A RAUCOUS, RANCOROUS DANCE WITH MADNESS AND NIHILISM

Joker laughs last, and longest, with a pitch-black origins tale may balk at the film’s treatment of mental illness, and it’s hard not to feel that Joker’s psychopathic actions are being celebrated, rather than observed.

As such, Joker’s likely to sit on as many ‘Worst of 2019’ lists as ‘Best of’, but as a black-hearted flip side to the endless superhero

SHANE DILLON

AND SO, at last, the most polarising film of the year has arrived, with Joker (Cert 16, 122 mins).

Director Todd Phillips’ take on the origins of the ‘Crown Prince of Chaos’ has garnered adulation and derision in largely equal measures, with standing ovations from some critics, and audience walk-outs at some screenings.

It’s been credited with offering an unsettling societal commentary on contemporary issues that I’m not quite convinced it merits, but viewers seem to be finding their own subtexts easily enough.

Long story short, Joker traces the development of the iconic, infamous psychopath – both Batman and Gotham City’s greatest foe – from being an utter nobody to a figurehead for terror and mayhem.

There’s one hell of a rise here – or fall, depending on your point of view – as generally mild-mannered loner Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) takes one beating after another from life, until something

films we’ve had in recent years, I thought it was fascinating.

With its often superb c i n e m a t o g r a p hy, a c l i n i c a l l y e f fe c t ive soundtrack, and its occasional crossover into some classic Gotham lore, Joker’s end result is a grimly satisfying look at a dark character and subject matter that is anything but a laughing matter.

Ve r dict: 9/10

An almost unrecognisable Joaquin Phoenix transfixes throughout the film with his unnerving character

inside this fragile man snaps, unleashing a terrifying alter ego.

As the film unwinds, there’s increasingly less and less of Arthur left, until by the end, somewhat inevitably, only Joker is left – a creature for whom wanton violence and anarchy is an entertaining joke, with death (of other people, of course) the ultimate punchline.

As a period piece set in the world’s most famous fictional city, this presumed early 1980s-set

film smears civil unrest and a breakdown of societal order through most of its frames.

Gotham is at boiling point, with everything from City Hall corruption to garbage strikes distracting citizens in her filthy, graffiti-daubed streets.

It’s a perfect stomping ground for Arthur, scraping by with a lowly existence as a clown-for-hire, before scuttling back to his sickly mother at their decrepit apartment, with both transfixed by the

always-on television.

A r t h u r d re a m s o f becoming a hit comedian, just like his idol on TV, chat show host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro), but Arthur’s inept, unsettling routines, hampered by his mental illness that also triggers involuntary laughter, thwarts him from the start.

However, that laughter and his worsening mental illness is also the key to his eventual descent/rise to Joker, with his increasing bouts of extreme violence

l e av i n g h i m determined to have the last laugh, no matter the cost to him, Gotham or society ...

At the heart of the film is Phoenix’s bravura performance, with a drastic weight loss seeing him breathe twitchy life into scrawny, haggard Arthur.

It’s a dream role that’s guaranteed to earn him awards glory, although many

At the very least, Joker is likely to prompt a lot of discussion after the credits have rolled, giving it more impact than most films

Relationships hit different speeds for many couples living in Carrigstown WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

Will and Cristiano turn to a therapist for help with their issues

THIS week, Katy gets a frightening text which seems to be from Ciaran, leading her to keep an overnight armed vigil in case of his return, but Eoghan finds Katy asleep on her vigil.

He begins to join her each night as the week progresses.

Rose tells Bosco that a man is in the house, while Eoghan worries Rose is getting worse. Rose slips out on Eoghan.

Erica tells Doug to pretend they’re a

couple at the wedding planner appointment but are forced to come clean to the wedding planner about being a fake couple – but he comments on their chemistry.

Wayne advises Erica against bringing the wedding date forward, and she also becomes frustrated when Darragh tells her to slow down the wedding planning.

A chance meeting with the wedding planner spurs Doug into action, and he confesses his feelings to Erica. Doug tells Erica he’s not able to be friends.

Cristiano is shocked when Will admits he faked Damien’s assault, leading to Cristiano telling him they need to see a therapist.

Will psyches himself for the session with the therapist, and preps Cristiano on what to say, but then Will refuses to go to the session.

He turns up midway through, just as Cristiano starts to let his guard down, with the therapist alerted to the behaviour.

While Will is in another room, the therapist, Maddie, gives Cristiano her out of hours card.

Sharon is worried at the speed of Hayley and Yates’ relationship, while Yates tells Carol that he and Hayley are seeing each other.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Suspected drug smugglers saved by cocaine packs THREE suspected drug smugglers were rescued after they were found floating on 1.2 tonnes of cocaine off Colombia’s coast. Their boat had sunk in the Pacific Ocean and they used their cocaine packs as floats.

Colombian army officers found them about three

BITS & BOBS

Every Box Counts

hours later 30 miles off the coast of Tumaco.

Footage of the rescue shows the men surrounded by black boxes, which were later confirmed to contain 1,265kg of cocaine hydrochloride.The men have since been charged with drug trafficking and manufacturing narcotics.

CHILDREN pictured at the official launch the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2019 at the Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel, Dublin. Team Hope is calling on families, schools, community groups and businesses across Ireland to inspire teamwork and support the 10th annual Shoebox Appeal in a bid to reach its 2 millionth shoebox goal. www.teamhope.ie #everyboxcounts #inspiring teamwork.

Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

TOP TWEETS I missed the gym this morning.

That’s five years in a row now!apologize or else

@KimWoodburn

Lads I bought a jambon and a cup of coffee this morning at a filling station in longford and it cost €5.40. Now, I’m no economist but I’m a great man for a filling station breakfast and lemme tell ya something, the arse is about to fall out of the economy

Passenger opens plane door for some ‘Fresh Air’ A FLIGHT was delayed for an hour in China, after a woman opened the emergency exit door for ‘a breath of fresh air’.

The incident happened on a flight from Wuhan to Lanzhou on September 23, after cabin crew had briefed the woman about the rules of sitting in an exit row, and reminded her not to touch the button that opened the emergency exit.

However, the woman pressed the button when the stewardess turned around to help others, saying she needed air. The woman was then arrested, and the flight was delayed for an hour.

@creamygoodness

In Cork at the moment was shocked at how friendly and helpful the Bus Éireann staff were when I told them I was lost.

A wonderful contrast to my native Dublin, where Luas staff dump tackle you and a hotel gets built over your unconscious body before an ambulance can arrive

Sleepless in September

A TECHNICAL fault at the building of a football stadium in Budapest led to locals being forced to endure hours of German heavy metal being blasted last week.

Residents in the Hungarian capital were kept awake for hours as a song by German heavyweights Rammstein played continuously throughout the night.

The speakers suffered a technical fault whilst being tested on September 30, meaning they couldn’t put a stop to the heavy music for hours, and caused residents to lose a nights worth of sleep.

It’s another delighted Dublin Gazette winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to loyal Dublin Gazette reader Noel Larkin, who won our recent competition giving away an Airfield Estate annual family membership for up to six people. Airfield’s Emily Symes congratulated Noel on his win. We had a terrific response from all across the city for this competition (inset below), with readers making it loud and clear that they’d love to win the pass to historic Airfield Estate, Dublin’s working farm in the south side of the city.

However, there could be only one winner, with Noel successfully answering that a Jersey breed of animal is a cow (not a pig). Keep reading, and keep winning with Dublin Gazette!

Picture: Alison O’Hanlon

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

This week’s dog of the week is Oscar, an amazing, intelligent and lovable ten-year-old male Labrador cross that adores his Canine Carers and just loves to play fetch.

His favourite things in life are food, trips to the beach, cosy duvets and tennis balls.

As well as being exceptionally handsome, he is also super-smart which will make him a dream dog for someone who is interested in posi-

tive reinforcement training.

Oscar already can do some cool tricks, such as Sit, Paw, Down, High Five and more!

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_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

@BigPaulieDoyle

On average in Ireland it rains 225 days a year and do you think I have a single jacket with a hood on it?

Absolutely not

oscar

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Autumnal Vibes

FOR SOME PEOPLE waking up in October is the equivalent of waking up on Christmas morning.

There’s a sudden spring in your step as you dust the cobwebs off your favourite jumper, light your cinnamon scented candle, inhale that pumpkin spiced latte, all the while uttering “hello gourd-eous” to yourself!

However, you don’t need to be a Halloween lover in order to feel the magical effect that October can have.

Similar to the leaves, humans too go through our own process of shedding, releasing, and rebirthing throughout our journeys.

EZ Living Furniture have put together ways in which you can shed those summer vibes and instead welcome cosy Autumnal vibes into your home!

Dress Up…Your Sofa!

In order to create Autumnal vibes, it’s important to layer up your sofa. Simply add a cosy throw or some faux fur scatter cushions and watch your space transform as you snuggle up to watch Hocus Pocus with a hot chocolate!

Don’t be afraid of the dark!

Creating a dark space with well positioned candle light or lighting will create ambience in your living space. However, If you want to reach next level cosiness, it’s time you start thinking about fairy lights!

Wood you Rather?!

Adding any wooden item or piece of furniture will add warmth to your interior. Not only will wood create cosy vibes, but this material is also clinically proven to have health benefits such as reducing stress.

Pumpkin Patterns!

Add character to your interior with stripes, dots, florals, and plaid patterns. Bring the outdoors indoors by picking a design that features the spectrum of Autumnal colours!

Rock a Rug! Warm up a cool floor by replacing it with a cosy rug! Rugs also have the ability to create a grounding effect! Exactly what we need for the cold months ahead.

For more furniture that’ll create cosy vibes in your interior, visit: www.ezlivingfurniture.ie

Printed Ruffle Neck Blouse €45

Pop Remix  Rachel D’Arcy

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON have launched their vibrant A/W 2019 collection, designed by the renowned creative Jean-Charles de Catelbajac.

The collection remixes the original brand features that fans love – such as the Benetton logo, strong colour palette, and the easy chic attitude –– to produce an ultra-modern pop vibe.

Displaying De Catelbajac’s expertise in design, advertising and street art, each piece in the range tells it’s own story. Some items also feature Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, reflecting de Castelbajac’s love for timeless cartoon characters.

From easy, cool street fashion to strong urban attitude – United Colors of Benetton’s new A/W range has something for everyone, from funky jackets to cosy jumpers and jeans, the collection is packed with wardrobe staples that will make an impact.

United Colors of Benetton have eleven stores across Ireland, including four in Dublin - St. Stephens Green Shopping Centre, Grafton Street, Arnotts Department Store and Liffey Valley Shopping centre.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

ALL THAT GLITTERS

 Rachel D’Arcy THE NEW RAINBOW Collection from Astrid and Miyu has been unveiled, and is a gorgeous collection of colours. The collection features huggies and ear cuffs that have been revamped with the most magically perfect combination of rainbows and love.

The dainty, yet striking Rainbow Spike Huggies add a hint of edge to any look, while the Rainbow Cross Huggies, a brand bestseller, have been revamped with

Beauty Review A NEW SOLUTION FOR THINNING HAIR

 Jessica Maile KEEPING YOUR HAIR strong and healthy is no easy task. There are many reasons women’s hair can start to look less than luscious. Factors such as stress and fatigue, nutritional imbalances and seasonal changes can affect your locks but there are ways to fight back!

Klorane’s new Keratin Strength Fortifying Spray can be the solution to getting full-bodied hair and to slow down hair loss.

Klorane are on a mission to prevent reactional hair loss with two powerful

natural stimulants – quinine and caffeine. They have also included a plant-based keratin which contains the same 18 amino acids that make up your hair’s natural keratin. This helps to strengthen the hair structure, as well as give it body.

APPLICATION Before I applied the spray, I took a relaxing shower and then made sure I brushed my hair to remove any “dead” hairs. I also gave myself a little head massage to get the circulation going.

I then sprayed the concentrate on my towel-dried hair – 6-8 sprays on my scalp and then 2-3 sprays on the lengths. Once you have applied the spray, it’s important to massage the scalp to ensure maximum stimulation and absorption. I did notice my scalp tingled when I put on!

I have tried it now for a month and I do see quite a few new hairs poking out of my hairline and my hair does seem to be much stronger. I will continue to use and see how much new hair growth forms...

• Klorane is available from selected pharmacies nationwide.

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rainbow gemstones.

Both the Rainbow Cross Ear Cuff and Rainbow Wishbone Ear Cuff are statement pieces, encrusted in colourful gems, and can be worn alone or stacked with huggies and hoops.

The Rainbow collection pieces are available in a choice of three finishes – plated 18ct rose gold, 14ct gold or rhodium, to perfectly accompany any outfit or occasion.

Prices range from €46 to €57. Astrid & Miyu is exclusively in Ireland in store now at Weir & Sons, Grafton Street, or online at www.weir.ie.

Recycling is a Triumph

One of Dublin’s biggest department stores is looking to give new life to old garments.

The lingerie department in Arnotts have teamed up with legendary brand Triumph to offer €10 off every purchase for people who bring in an old bra for recycling from October 1 to 15.

For more information, visit Arnotts department store on Henry Street, or visit Arnotts.ie.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Peugeot reveals new Boxer 4X4 concept vehicle that’s packed with power and style

Kia XCeed impresses in style THE Kia XCeed is a new urban crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Kia Motors which combines compact SUV practicality with the sporty packaging and engaging handling of a hatchback.

A sporty alternative to traditional SUVs, the new CUV nevertheless offers comparable levels of space for occupants and luggage.

The XCeed engages drivers with sporty handling and a comfortable ride, while providing a more commanding view of the

road ahead than a conventional hatchback.

The XCeed’s suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment features make it one of the most high-tech cars in the CUV class.

Powered by a range of fast-revving, turbocharged engines, it is also one of the most efficient.

Stylish, expressive and modern in design, the new Kia XCeed represents a sporty alternative to traditional SUVs, while also more dynamic in format and appear-

ance than its taller rivals.

The only body panels carried over from its five-door hatchback sibling are the front doors. The front and rear of the car also represent a departure from the ‘face’ of the conventional Ceed model family, differentiating the Kia XCeed from its stablemates.

The headlamps are newlydesigned, with the Ceed’s ‘ice cube’ LED light signature sitting within a more angular shape, topped by a slim turn signal that flows back over the wheel arches.

At the rear, new tail-lights emit a slim, highly-technical LED light signature which, when viewed from certain angles, appears to spear forward into the shoulders of the car.

The car’s elevated ride height and body also present the same robust image that attracts buyers to the other SUVs in Kia’s product portfolio.

The all-new Kia XCeed is in Kia showrooms now, covered by the company’s unique seven-year, 150,000km warranty as standard.

PEUGEOT has released photos of its new Boxer 4X4 concept vehicle (above).

Designed to cross all types of terrain with ease, the concept boasts DANGEL all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance and BF Goodrich off-road tyres.

It will be on show sporting a Canadian walnut canoe on its roof rack and the latest-generation PEUGEOT electrically-assisted mountain bike on a rear hitch support.

Built on a Boxer L3, the 6m length offers a living space for up to three people, to include a kitchen and dining area, a sleeping area, a bathroom and the driver’s station.

Robust and practical, its eye-catching livery in a wanderlust green with mint touches and dark chrome features is matched to a soothing interior cabin, clad in grey Alcantara and finished with mint touches.

Special attention has gone into choosing the materials used inside: extensive use of recycled and material that can be recycled boosts the vehicle’s Green credentials.

Up front, and a range of top-notch features supplement the driving experience, with everything from raw power and a physically optimised build to leading technology rounding out an already impressive feature set.

Renault’s RS Trophy is a prize in itself DECLAN GLYNN

THE arrival of the Trophy version of the latest generation Megane RS is big news.

The new Renault Megane RS Trophy has more power than the ‘standard’ RS, and comes with a focused chassis, too.

All of the core Megane RS parts remain, most notably the 4Control four-wheel-steering. This amazing steering system gives the RS a character of its own in corners, as the rear wheels turn the opposite way to the front

wheels at speeds below 60km/h (or 100km/h in Race mode).

With a well-weighted steering set-up too, it is easy to enjoy every bend in the road ahead.

The Trophy comes with bigger brakes, unique alloy wheels, and a new exhaust, as well as more power from the 1.8-litre turbo-petrol engine, with 296bhp now on offer.

My review car was a Megane RS Trophy dual clutch EDC (6-speed automatic with shift paddles), which looked amazing in head-turning Liquid Yel-

low metallic paintwork.

The new 1.8-litre directinjection turbo petrol engine has one of the best torque ratings in its class, while the chain-driven timing system boasts reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

With 296bhp and a thumping 400Nm of torque, the RS Trophy can sprint from 0-100kmph in just 5.8 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 260kmph, while fuel consumption as low as 7.8l/100km is possible on a combined driving cycle.

A long list of equipment

The Renault Megane RS Trophy looks stunning – with features to match

comes as standard in the RS Trophy, with ‘sportscar derived’ features taking pride of place.

The new Renault Megane RS Trophy is a genuinely impressive car. It is a car built to arouse your driving instincts, with wings extended by up to 60 mm, and special bumpers featuring an F1-style blade at the front, and a wide diffuser at the rear.

New Recaro seats allow the driver’s position to be lowered up to 20 mm, while a new dual-sound exhaust valve system contributes to maximising engine performance.

Pricing for the standard Renault Megane RS starts at €41,995, with the new RS Trophy priced at €46,995 (6-speed manual), or €49,995 for the automatic transmission

FACT BOX

1) Stunning French hot hatch 2) Impressive specification 3) 300bhp with 400Nm of torque 4) Annual road tax of €750 5) On sale now edition.

All new Renault cars (and vans) come with warranty protection, providing worry-free

motoring for five years, or 200,000 kms as standard – one of the best warranty covers on the Irish market.

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latitude&longitude

Tourist numbers are significantly up in Philadelphia

Philadelphia sees a sharp increase of Irish tourists

OUT AND ABOUT

TRAVEL

HEAD SUNWHERE DIFFERENT

Start planning now to make the most of some Winter sunshine deals

THERE’S something about the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ which is drawing Irish visitors there in everhigher numbers.

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has just revealed that 2018 saw a surge in Irish visitors, with numbers up by a whopping 42% in year on year growth.

The sharp increase in Irish visitors comes as part of a fourth successive year in rising visitor numbers to the historic American city, with increased connections from Ireland feeding directly into the rise of Irish tourists.

Additional service from Aer Lingus and American Airlines are credited with helping to drive the increase, with the direct flights further opening up access to the city of Philadelphia, that is set a couple of hours’ drive south of New York, and home to a significant amount of historic attractions.

Trained orcas perform in a theme park

Captive cetacean tickets pulled from TripAdvisor TRIPADVISOR has just announced that it will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import captive whales and dolphins used for public display.

The move ends the travel site and its subsidiary Viator’s commercial relationship with a range of major maritime attractions, including SeaWorld’s theme parks.

TA is calling for any such attractions to make “a public commitment either to cease all breeding and importation of cetaceans for display, with immediate effect, or to develop alternative models, such as seaside-sanctuary environments, for the population of captive cetaceans already in their care”.

Dermot Halpin, president of experiences and rentals for TA, said: “We believe the current generation of whales and dolphins in captivity should be the last.

“As long as facilities with captive whales and dolphins continue to profit from keeping these animals in smaller, cheaper and less-natural living environments, then they don’t have enough incentive to adopt serious change.”

Any such attractions won’t be delisted on TA, and reviews of the attractions can still be left, but ticket sales for them will no longer be facilitated.

SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor THERE’S a real nip in the air out there, and we can all see the return of scarves beginning to snake about Dublin’s streets.

The inevitable return of the colder, wetter weather is sending many of our thoughts towards warmer climes – and TUI Holidays has a range of sunny destinations that will be just the ticket to banish any wintry blues.

The only blues you’ll see here will be in the sky, sea and nearest pool, if one of these offers appeals.

The Canary Islands are a popular destination with many Irish holidaymakers during our chilly winter months.

In addition to the often lively nightlife and striking physical landscape, the islands and the resort towns also offer a proud

heritage and a diverse range of activities to suit holidaymakers of all ages and interests.

Although you won’t get high Summer temperatures there during Winter, there’s a huge difference between enjoying sunny temperatures in the Canary Islands of between 14-21C, or possibly even higher, compared to the dark, dreary 2 or 3C or even minus Celsius that you’ll definitely face here.

The positively balmy by comparison weather and brighter days are hard to resist for Irish holidaymakers and families, with TUI offering a wide range of Winter offers, from as little as €389PPS, as follows.

• Depart Dublin to Lanzarote, on October 20, staying at the Lanzarote Paradise Club, Costa Teguise; three-star, SC, for seven nights from €499pps.

Tenerife (above and main) is an ideal destination all year round, with guaranteed sun

• Deeper into Winter, depart Dublin to Gran Canaria on December 19, staying at Koala the Home Collectio, Maspalomas; three-star, SC, for seven nights from €599PPS. • Depart Dublin to Tenerife on December 23, staying at Parque Vacacional Eden, Puerto de la Cruz; three-star, B&B, for seven nights from €789PPS. • Also on December 23, depart Dublin to Lanzarote, Tabaiba

Apartments, Costa Tequise; two-star-plus, SC, for seven nights from €869PPS. If you’re all tied up for the rest of the year, TUI also have a range of early 2020 offers to help get the new year off to a bright start.

• Depart Dublin to Tenerife on January 3, staying at Globales Tamaimo Tropical, Puerto de Santiago; three-star, SC, for seven nights from €389PPS.

• Depart Dublin to Gran Canaria on January 9, staying at Monte Feliz, Bahia Feliz; three-star, SC, for seven nights from €419PPS. • Depart Dublin to Lanzarote on January 13, staying at Tabaiba Apartments, Costa Tequise; three-star, SC, for seven nights from €399PPS. For full details on these and other offers, and for the full range of T&Cs, see www.tuiholidays.ie or telephone 1850 453 545.

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This week, we look at ways of accessing an affordable nursing CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN...JUST FORofFUN! home, as well as the importance foot and dental care

Taking care of your teeth and dentures IT is important to visit your dentist regularly to have your dentures checked because your gums change as you get older, and this can make dentures become loose. It is recommended that you visit your dentist at least once a year.

Poorly fitting dentures may stop you enjoying your food, by preventing you from chewing properly. This in turn can lead to stomach upset.

If you have not worn your dentures for some time due to discomfort, you should visit your dentist.

During the visit, your dentist will give you a check up and if necessary organise a set of dentures that fit you properly. The HSE provides free dental services to Medical Card holders.

If you do not hold a Medical Card, you may be eligible for dental benefit under the Treatment Benefit Scheme, which is operated by the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Contact the Treatment Benefits Section on the number below.

HSE National Information Line Monday to Saturday, 8am-8pm Call Save: 1850 24 1850. Email: info@hse.ie Citizen’s Information Centres LoCall: 1890 777 121 Website: www.citizensinformation.ie Free and confidential service Department of Social and Family Affairs Treatment Benefits Section LoCall: 1890 400 400.

What Dental Services are provided to people with Medical Cards?

ADULTS who have a valid medical card can access a range of dental services and treatments under the Dental Treatment Service Scheme.

All medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments e.g., a dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary.

Some treatments such as the provision of dentures require the approval of the HSE, before the dentist can proceed and in this case, the dentist applies directly to the HSE. Additional treatments for example, teeth cleaning are available to those persons with specific medical conditions and again, your dentist will be able to advise you of your entitlement if this is the case.

The HSE dental section may require written documentation outlining your medical condition and/or medications from your GP, or other relevant medical person.

Affordable nursing home care made easy THE Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the “Fair Deal”, is a government scheme of financial support for people who need long-term nursing home care. The scheme is operated by the HSE. Under this scheme, you make a contribution towards the cost of your care, and the State pays the balance.

The scheme covers approved private nursing homes as well as voluntary nursing homes and public nursing homes. You can get the list of approved nursing homes from the HSE. Researching different nursing homes It’s important to look at different nursing homes before choosing one. You should make an appointment to visit the nursing home before making a decision.

Contact your preferred nursing home as soon as possible.

You will need to see if they have a place available and can meet your care needs. They may have a waiting list.

Your financial situation is also assessed to see how much you will have to contribute towards your nursing home fees.

If your contribution is less than the amount of the fees, the HSE will pay the rest.

The Financial Assessment looks at your income and assets in order to work out what your contribution to care will be. The

HSE will then pay the balance of your cost of care.

For example, if the cost of your care was €1,000 and your weekly contribution was €300, the HSE will pay the weekly balance of €700. This payment by the is called State support.

The Financial Assessment looks at all of your income and assets.

In the case of a member of a couple, the assess-

ment will be based on half of the couple’s combined income and assets.

Income and assets Income includes any earnings, pension income, social welfare benefits or allowances, rental income, income from holding an office or directorship, income from fees, commissions, dividends or interest, or any income which

you have deprived yourself of in the five years leading up to your application.

Assets, such as savings and property, are taken into account when assessing your financial situation.

You can apply for the Nursing Home Loan if you want to defer making the part of your contribution that is based on your home or other property.

Foot Care for older people is vital DURING a lifetime, your feet may walk the equivalent of four times around the world, so it is essential that you take good care of them.

When buying new footwear, it is important to remember to get your feet measured when you buy new shoes. Footwear with rubber soles and soft leather uppers will be most comfortable and safe.

Foot Hygiene Wash your feet daily in warm (not hot) soapy water, rinse them well and dry with a soft towel. Make sure your feet are completely dry (particularly the area between your toes) before putting on socks and shoes Massage your feet gently upward from the toes towards the knees to get the blood flowing freely.

Exercise can help to keep your feet healthy

by toning up muscles, strengthening arches and stimulating circulation. Walking is one of the easiest and best forms of exercise.

Common problems with feet Corns and calluses- are a build up of hard dead skin caused by pressure when bony parts of the feet rub against the shoes.

Wearing shoes that fit better, or using special pads may solve the problem.

Bunions– develop when the joints of the big toe no longer fit together. This causes a painful swelling which makes walking difficult.

Wearing shoes made of soft leather or fabric uppers, or bunion shields which are available from the chemist, may help to ease the discomfort.

Athlete’s Foot – is a fungal infection and is very contagious. It causes dry skin, an itchy

rash, splitting of the skin between the toes and blisters on the skin under the toes. To prevent infection, keep your feet – especially the area between your toes – clean and dry.

In-growing toenails – can be very painful and are usually caused by cutting the toenail too short, or by wearing shoes that are too tight.

People suffering from diabetes can often experience loss of sensation in their feet.

Get your feet checked regularly by your chiropodist or doctor and always wear comfortable shoes that fit well.

The HSE can provide certain chiropody services to Medical Card holders. The doctor or public health nurse refers patients to the service.

For further information on the chiropody service in your area, contact your local health centre or community services office.

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STORMING FINISH: RUGBY: OLD Wesley landed a winning start to their Energia All Ireland League campaign last Saturday with a hard-earned 13-3 home victory over Banbridge.

The prevailing weather conditions militated against flowing rugby as the greasy ball led to many handling errors on both sides.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS HOCKEY | RATHFARNHAM CLUB TEST EUROPEAN CONTENDERS

Rovers shine in Barcelona in Euro KO8  sport@dublingazette.com

THREE Rock Rovers gave Rot-Weiss Koln a huge fright in the Euro Hockey League but ultimately bowed out of the elite competition at the KO8 stage 4-2 to the German giants.

Rovers had made a piece of history on Saturday morning with a 5-0 thumping of Scotland’s Grange, becoming the first Irish club to win a knock-out game in the reformatted competition.

On Sunday, however, they were expected to be on the receiving end of a similar scoreline against a side featuring seven current German internationals and had reached the EHL final twice in the last three seasons.

And it looked to be going that way at half-time when Mats Grambusch brilliantly reacted to rebound his own shot past Shane O’Brien.

The goalkeeper was then wrongfooted by a shanked Jan Fleckhaus shot that fortuitously bounced down

and then reared up and over his sprawling efforts.

The Dubliners, though, got inside the Rot Weiss heads in the second half, losing their cool and their structure in dramatic fashion.

Ben Walker got Rovers on the board from a smart penalty corner move.

Tom Grambusch’s heavily deflected drag-flick did give the German side a 3-1 lead but Ross Canning got another back with 21 minutes to go.

It came from the penalty spot after the midfielder was flattened by Sven Alex to earn the stroke.

Rot-Weiss keeper Victor Aly had already picked out a remarkable save to deny Jody Hosking and he had to do likewise to block Mark English an equaliser.

A penalty corner chance also squirmed across the face of goal as RotWeiss rode their luck before clinching the win with 70 seconds to go, earning a stroke when Rovers opted to swap out their goalkeeper in favour of an

TRR’s Ben Walker holds off two Rot Weiss players. Picture: Frank Uijlenbroek/EHL

extra outfielder.

Christopher Ruhr scored it for 4-2, breathing out a huge sigh of relief.

“Really, really proud of the way the boys played,” he said afterwards as his new look team, featuring nine changes from last term.

“There was a lot of doubt and scepticism about the season, but lads are now buzzing, and means that we can

keep competing!

“A lot of people have written us off as serious contenders this season due to the transition.

“So this weekend, more for our own confidence, set the record straight, that we are ready to compete with our young side, and that with hard work and commitment to the team goal, we can still get results!”

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for Oct 3rd Nos.9, 12, 16, and 20.

Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 E. Kenny €50 Oliver McKeon and Mary Hough. Next week jackpot €9,400. Joker consolation Denis Ward .

BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm.

Congratulations to our Senior Ladies Football team on winning the Shield last Wednesday on the All Weather Pitch against Naomh Barrog. A great achievement and well done to management and the team.

Well done to our now Intermediate footballers, pictured, on winning promotion to AFL after beating St. Oliver Plunketts by a point on Sunday.

The club will now have a Senior and Intermediate football team next year for the first time in the clubs history.

Hard luck to Intermediate Hurlers on losing by 1 point to Cuala in the AHL4 playoff.

Congratulations to Glenn Whelan on being appointed U21 hurling manager. The have been drawn against Cuala in the first round on October 26th.

The 37th BSJ AGM takes place on Friday November 1st at 8pm in the clubhouse. Motions and nominations for election to the Executive to be forward to secretary.ballinteerstjohns. dublin@gaa.ie by October 11th.

Our additional needs team continue to train on Fridays from 6-7pm on the small All Weather Pitch. New members always welcome.

KILMACUD CROKES WELL done to the Minor A Footballers who beat Naomh Mearnog, 1.15 to 2.9 in the Championship. Well done to the 2nd team who beat Cuala, 6.18 to 3.6, in the Minor C Championship.

In adult league, the AFL2 team drew with Whitehall Colmcille, 1.12 to 1.12.

In Camogie, well done to the Junior 1 team who beat St. Jude’s, 5.10 to 1.3.

Hard luck to the Junior 3 team that lost to Castleknock, 1.4 to 4.5. In Hurling, well done to the U16 A team that beat Na Fianna, 3.18 to 3.3, in the Championship Semi-Final.

They will now play Ballyboden in the final. In Ladies Football, hard luck to the 2nd team who lost their Division 3 league game, 2.8 to 6.3.

Senior Footballers will play their championship Qtr Final against Clontarf next Sunday Oct 13th in Parnell Park at 2pm. Intermediate Footballers also in Qtr Final Championship action next weekend, home game against Sylvester’s at 4pm on Saturday.

Minor A Hurlers have a home championship semi final against St Vincents at 11am on Sunday Oct 13th.

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CABINTEELY manager Pat Devlin admits his side were frustrated at being held to a scoreless draw by Longford Town in their promotion playoff first leg but it’s all to play for in Longford on Friday night.

Both sides had chances to win the game on a tense night in Stradbrook Park. But Devlin feels his side have more reason to feel they should be taking a lead to City Calling Stadium.

Keith Dalton and Yuta Sasaki went close for the home side while Paul Fox had a second-half goal controversially ruled out for offside.

Cabo defender Kevin Knight was dismissed late on for a mistimed challenge on Mick McDonnell – a harsh decision according to

Devlin – and will miss the return leg this week.

And Devlin feels his side have all the tools necessary to win away from home and prolong their season for at least two more games.

“I don’t think anyone is happy,” Devlin told the Dublin Gazette. “ We h a d c h a n c e s, particularly early in the game. We had three very good chances and they missed a couple. I think it was going to be nip-and-tuck anyway. I don’t think the game was allowed to flow.”

After finishing eighth, seventh and sixth in their first three seasons in the league, before finishing sixth last year, Cabo achieved their best-ever position of fourth this season.

That earned them a shot at the play-offs for the first time, with a twolegged tie with Drogheda United their reward if they see off Longford.

The winners of that

Cabinteely are still in the promotion playoff battle. Picture: Paul Lundy

game will then face the s e c o n d - f ro m - b o t to m side in the Premier Division, which is likely to be Finn Harps, though UCD or Cork City could also end up there.

“Here’s hoping we can continue the season for another two or three games,” said Devlin.

“It’s all to play for, it’s one game and it could lead to another two games and then another two games.

“It’s very tough for everybody and it’s tougher for Drogheda, who are

waiting in the wings and haven’t played for a month. You have to take your chances and the other night was a fair result.

“Was I disappointed?

Not really. I thought the game was always going to pan out that way one way or another.

“If there had been a goal, we probably would have got it. This is the real McCoy now and we’re looking forward to it.”

The carrot of promotion is a significant one

for a young Cabo side, several of whom are attracting the interest of Premier sides, not least the league’s top scorer Rob Manley.

“We’ve a lot of young players, and it’s a great experience and a great opportunity for them to make a career for themselves.

“At Cabinteely, we’re not going to hold on to players all the time, so this is an opportunity for them to put themselves right up there and do really well.”

Orwell’s Arch Club support

Dundrum Arch Club receive their donation from Orwell Wheelers

THERE was great excitement at the Dundrum Arch Club in Ballinteer when members of the Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club, along with Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Shane Ross stopped by to make a generous donation of €3,500 from funds raised on their annual Randonnée event.

Orwell also announced next year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 2 on the bank holiday weekend.

The Dundrum Arch Club are delighted to accept their offer as their charity partner for 2020 and look forward to meeting many of the cyclists again next year.

Dundrum Arch Club is a social club for people with intellectual disabilities that meets every Wednesday in Ballinteer Community School, Dublin 16, from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

The club is run by a team of 25 volunteers and caters for over 100 adults aged 17 plus.

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LONGFORD

SAILING: DUN LAOGHAIRE HARBOUR HOSTS SEASON FINALE

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FOURBALL FINAL

Dun Laoghaire win national club crown

CAROLINE Hewitt and Angela O’Sullivan (DunLaoghaire) celebrate as Dun Laoghaire Golf Club won the Revive Active Ladies National Interclub Fourball Finals at Athenry Golf Club.

They won Sunday’s final against Tramore 3.5 to 1.5 in the final with Hewitt and O’Sullivan earning their point on the 19th hole against Anna Dawson and Bonnie Collingwood.

AFTER a nip and tuck final series, Michael O’Connor emerged overall winner of this year’s Irish Sailing All Ireland Championships held at Dun Laoghaire.

The Irish Sailing All Ireland Championships are one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing events in the country.

Since 1947, sailors have competed to become the “champion of champions”. The Championships bring together 16 of Ireland’s top sailors who are nominated by their class (or type of boat).

They then all race against each other in one type of boat, chosen by the jury to become “champion of champions”.

O’Connor was nominated to the event as a multiple SB20 class champion and defeated 15 other major Irish sailors in the weekend series organised by the Irish Sailing Association (Irish Sailing), and hosted by the National Yacht Club.

O’Connor sails from the neighbouring Royal St George Yacht Club and competed in the weekend-long championship with crew Davy Taylor.

After a qualification round on Saturday, the final day’s racing was moved from Dublin Bay to the more sheltered Dun Laoghaire Harbour due to strong and gusting winds.

The four-race final round was a close fought affair over two hours which eventually saw O’Connor pitted against Robert Espey, the RS400 class nominee from Ballyholme.

However, the Dun Laoghaire sailor received a jury penalty turn and finished sixth while the Bangor helm had gear damage and was awarded average points for that race depending on the rest of the series.

The whole championship hinged on the final race with just under three points separating first and second places. O’Connor had

Michael O’Connor (white cap), with his crew Davy Taylor, emerged as the winner of the All-Ireland Championships in Dun Laoghaire harbour. Picture: David Branigan/Oceansport

recovered form after the opening final round race to deliver two race wins with Espey close behind.

Just under three points separated the pair going into the final race. O’Connor started poorly while Espey was heading for a second place; the standings looked set to be up-ended.

But O’Connor fought his way back up the fleet in the 20-minute race and took third place and the overall title with one point to

spare.

While Espey and his Olympic veteran crew Stephen Milne were first runner-up, Shane McCarthy with Stephen Boyle of the GP14 class were in close contention in third place.

The Flying 15 class hosted the event with boats loaned by their owners and the class national champion David Gorman with Chris Doorly featured in the final series to place seventh overall.

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Picture: Jenny Matthews/Cashman Photography

DLSP’s quest to qualify for division 2 of the JP Fanagan U20 League came to an end on Sunday at a sun-drenched Kirwan Park as they went down to a 19-13 defeat to Galway’s Corinthians RFC. Salmo started brightly and were on the scoreboard within two minutes as James Kos burst down the right wing and touched down in the corner. Corinthians hit back on 10 minutes when they powered over close to the posts with the conversion just clearing the crossbar to make it 7-5.

Nathan Slattery put the home

side back in front before some sustained pressure in the home side’s 22 led to Corinthians rumbling over under the posts on the half hour, taking a 14-10 lead going into the break.

Cameron Stewart reduced the deficit to one point with a super long-range penalty kick but the visitors’ third try on the hour pushed them back out to 13-19.

And, despite throwing everything they had at it, Salmo were unable to turn one of a number of opportunities into further points.

Speaking after the game, DLSP Director of Rugby, Norman Byrne, said: “Unfortunately today we came up just short, a game we

could and probably should have won.

“But I’m delighted that the boys wanted to have a crack at the qualifiers and they certainly

DLSP’s James Feeney on the attack

did that. We happily move on to our Premier 3 league campaign now and our aim is to win it.

“It’ll be tough but I feel that the lads are well capable of it.”

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CLUB NOTES

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SHANKILL THE CLUB Chase the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s pub there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Redser Kelly. This week’s jackpot is €1,200.

The club shop is now open online on our web page where you can place orders for a wide range of items. Remember Christmas is just around the corner.

The club action was somewhat curtailed again this weekend however we did get some away matches played. Congratulations to our Adult Ladies football team who had a fantastic win over a strong Na Fianna side and qualified for a place in the Cup final. A special thanks to the Stars of Erin club in Glencullen for the use of their beautiful pitch and facilities.

The 90 Shankill GAA Club members (pictured below) got to HELL & BACK and all returned full of mud but safe and sound. A great club day out full of fun and excitement, well done everyone.

Our juvenile Academy which is for boys and girls from 4 to 7 years of age and sponsored by O Donnell’s Shankill Total Health Pharmacy is in action at 10.00am every Saturday in Stonebridge Road. The cost is only €2 per child there is no annual subscription and all equipment is provided free of charge.

For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail. com or contact Steve 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club, where we all belong.

WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 12-19-24 €25 goes to Sue Byrne, Emmet Farrell, Dervla Leonard, Danielle Valentine.

Jackpot next week is €10,000.

As our lotto is now at €10k if it is not won we will start a new draw in the background at €500 and build the weekly €100 on that draw. When the €10k is won our new lotto will start from the background draw.

Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page. See our Facebook page for more information If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754.

If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info.

Our Juvenile training will return late August and is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested.

If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@wanderersgaa.ie.

RUGBY: SODDEN CONDITIONS MAKE FOR A SLOG

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OLD WESLEY landed a winning start to their Energia All Ireland League campaign last Saturday with a hard-earned 13-3 home victory over Banbridge.

The prevailing weather conditions militated against flowing rugby as the greasy ball led to many handling errors on both sides. Nonetheless, Wes started well and put pressure on the Bann defence as they went through the phases but, inevitably, some broke down due to handling errors.

It led to a plethora of scrums with the home pack securing primary possession from scrums and line-outs with the young front row of Harry Noonan, Ben Burns and Stephen McGivern performed admirably.

Scoring opportunities were scarce but Wesley did capitalise on 22 minutes after some typically rampaging runs from Paul Derham and JJ O’Dea. A kickable penalty was earned which full back Rory Stynes duly slotted.

The lead was shortlived, however, as Banbridge full back, Adam

Conor Barry races through to celebrate his game winning try. Picture: Deryk Vincent

Doherty, knocked over an equalising penalty after a Wesley infringement on the half hour.

And it remained that way into the break when Wesley eschewed a kickable penalty to go to the corner and were also penalised for offside when a chip through looked promising.

Stynes pushed a penalty narrowly wide early in the second half. Banbridge fought back and , on 49 minutes, it took an excellent tackle by Charlie O’Regan to prevent a try in the corner.

Wesley’s dominance

IRELAND CALL-UP Abom gets nod for England tie EDMONDSTOWN Golf Club’s

Liam Abom has been named in a squad of six players by the Golfing Union of Ireland to face England in an Under-16 international match to be played at Hunstanton Golf Club on October 12 and 13.

He is joined in the panel by Joseph Byrne (Baltinglass), Luke Cunningham (Galway Bay), Thomas Higgins (Roscommon), Joshua Hill (Galgorm Castle) and Morgan O’Sullivan (Ballyneety).

Picture: Pat Cashman

and control up front, however, continued to sap the energy of the Banbridge defence in trying conditions. And, on 57 minutes, this pressure led to another penalty, which Stynes converted this time to give the home team a vital lead.

Wesley did see Tim Clifford receive a yellow card but the hosts lifted their game heroically to see out this tricky period with a vital scrum penalty and a great tackle by Burns were particular highlights.

And they finally put the game to bed with four minutes to go when, after

apparently missing out on a try scoring opportunity, they regrouped on half way and Conor Barry gathered to accelerate impressively up the touch line to ground the ball. Stynes’ extras made it 13-3.

In the remaining minutes, the only option open to Banbridge was a losing bonus point but Doherty missed a very kickable penalty with the last kick.

It made for an encouraging start ahead of ties with Naas away next Saturday and St Mary’s at home on October 19.

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HURLING: DALKEY SIDE PROVE TOO STRONG FOR ST VINCENT’S IN SEMI

FOOTBALL

Four star Fox Cab into Leinster semis LEINSTER LGFA Q-FINAL Foxrock Cabinteely 4-13 St Mary’s, Rochfortbridge 0-7  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

Cuala’s David Treacy and Sean Moran are once again playing a key role in Cuala’s senior championship run; their team received a big boost from Huawei in September who expanded their sponsorship deal with the team.

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CUALA are back in the Dublin senior A hurling championship final after failing to make last year’s decider, thanks to an 11-point win over St Vincent’s at Parnell Park on Sunday.

The Dalkey outfit lost last year’s semi-final to southside rivals Kilmacud Crokes, but had a pretty unblemished record in the previous four years, including back-to-back All-Ireland titles.

Cuala leaked an early goal in Sunday’s last-four clash, but responded well to quickly take a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Brian Bolger delivered a first-minute goal but Cuala soon showed their expe-

rience as the twice All-Ireland winning side got to grips with this contest.

Cuala moved 2-13 to 1-6 ahead at the break, with Mark Schutte netting their goals.

The first arrived as a response to Bolger’s effort, as Schutte played a tight angled ball across from the wing, as Vins’ keeper Dara De Poire struggled to control in the third minute.

Con O’Callaghan put Cuala ahead with the first of his five points, and from then on the Dalkey outfit wouldn’t trail.

Schutte’s second goal ensured a 2-3 to 1-0 lead, and despite the efforts of Conor Burke, Johnny Walsh, Cian McBride and John Hetherton, Cuala moved 10 points clear at half-time.

Vins cut the gap to seven points inside four minutes of the restart with Rian McBride and Hetherton (2) on target, but this was as close as it got.

Cuala had that little bit extra in the final quarter, as Colm Cronin completed their hat-trick in the 51st minute.

Despite the win, Cuala manager Willie Maher said his side have plenty to improve on.

“Semi-finals are there to be won, we won it. But I have an underwhelming feeling of just disappointment.

“We didn’t play well today, we have a huge amount of work on. Vincent’s scored, they opened us up twice, particularly on puck-outs or on the throwin. We’ve just lots to work on.

“Goals are very important at this time of the year, particularly with pitches getting a little bit heavier. It was a fine pitch today, but there was a little bit of rain yesterday which slowed things down a bit.

“Goals are big scores in club championship hurling and football now. We are delighted we got three today, and

the two at the start in particular were great.”

Cuala will meet St Brigid’s in the decider, after the Russell Park outfit booked their place in a first final since 2003, with a 2-17 to 1-13 win over Craobh Chiarain in Sunday’s opening semi-final.

Maher is well familiar with the Castleknock and Blanchardstown men.

“Brigid’s have a huge amount of athleticism and hurling,” he said.

“We played them in the league, we played them in the Championship in our group stages, so I suppose we know them fairly well.

“They are a really good team, and a good management team. And they are a fine proud club here in Dublin and they’ll be driving for everything in the county final in two weeks and we’ll be ready for them.”

REIGNING Leinster champions FoxrockCabinteely will face Kildare side Confey in the Leinster Ladies SFC semi-final this Sunday, after powering to an 18-point win over Westmeath’s St Mary’s Rochfortbridge in Bray Emmets last Sunday.

Despite a sluggish start against a St Mary’s side, who picked up their first Westmeath title in 18 years, Foxcab quickly found their form.

After conceding an early point, and shooting wide from their first two attacks, they quickly found their groove with two quick-fire goals from Laurie Ahern which provided the platform for victory, with the half forward breaching the St Mary’s net twice – in the seventh and ninth minutes, to hand her side a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

An early sin-binning for Jen Whelehan didn’t help St Mary’s either, as Foxrock-Cabinteely took full advantage of her 10-minute sojourn.

Foxrock-Cabinteely moved 3-6 to 0-4 ahead at half-time, with Jodi Egan netting their third goal.

This came in a game where all bar one point of FoxrockCabinteely’s tally of 4-13 came from open play; where in contrast five of St. Mary’s seven points came from placed balls.

Egan netted her side’s fourth goal in the 57th minute, on the way to a comfortable win.

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SOUTHSIDER Katie McCabe scored the opener as Ireland made it two wins from two in qualifying for Euro 2021 with a 3-2 win over Ukraine in front of a record crowd of Tallaght Stadium of 5,328 on Tuesday night.

First-half goals from captain McCabe and striker Rianna Jarrett put Ireland in the driving seat before two quick concessions saw the tie level at half-time.

An own goal from Atletico Madrid’s Natiya Panstulaya seven minutes into the second half settled the tie as Vera Pauw saw victory in her first game as Ireland coach.

Dutch native Pauw took over from Colin Bell last month after Tom O’Connor had overseen the 2-0 victory against Montenegro in the opening game.

She made four changes from that game with Manchester City’s Tyler Toland and West Ham’s Leanne Kiernan making way for Megan Connolly of Brighton and Heather Payne of University of Florida.

Former Shelbourne defender, and Celtic’s player of the year, Keeva Keenan also came into the starting eleven as Pauw put her stamp on her new team.

Ireland’s fourth returning player, Man City leftback Megan Campbell, created the first chance with a raking long throw

Rianna Jarrett holds up the ball in a memorable performace for the Irish women’s team on Tuesday. Picture: Deryck Vincent

“The girls have been fantastic all week and I

think we showed that coming out in the first half with the fighting spirit we always do“ that Arsenal’s Louise Quinn couldn’t quite turn on target.

Diane Caldwell and Quinn forced saves from Ukraine keeper Kateryna Samson as the girls in green kept the pressure on in the early stages, and eventually the ir resistance waned.

McCabe was the goalscorer but the majority of the credit went to Jarrett, who latched onto Denise O’Sullivan’s pass

and picked out the Arsenal winger for a composed finish.

T h e p a i r reve rs e d ro l e s t h re e m i nu te s later, McCabe turning provider for Jarrett with a pinpoint corner that was headed in by the Wexford striker.

Ukraine pulled a goal back shortly afterwards in farcical circumstances as Marie Hourihan dropped a straightforward-looking catch and

allowed Lyubov Shmatko to poke home the loose ball.

A mistake from Connolly led to Ukraine’s leveller two minutes before the break as Olha Ovdiychuk smashed the ball past Hourihan.

Ireland regrouped at half time and could have restored their lead inside two minutes as rangey defender Quinn met a Connolly free kick with her head, but Samson

was equal to it.

The third goal arrived in the 52nd minute as Connolly’s quick throw set Jarrett free and she squared for O’Sullivan, whose goalbound effort was turned into her own net by Shmatko.

“It’s an absolutely fantastic start,” said McCabe.

“The girls have been fantastic all week and I think we showed that coming out in the first

half with the fighting spirit we always do and we got the three points in the end.

“We’ve been working all week in training to use the ball better and we have the attacking players to do so and the defenders to tidy up at the back.

“I’m really happy it came off and I’m ecstatic at the team performance tonight – they gave it all.”