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WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE DLR AREA, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED JANUARY 18-24, 2018

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SPORT Terenure’s karate kid

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MAKE-A-WISH IRELAND NEEDS

YOU! Making dreams come true for seriously ill children – like an out-of-this-world trip to an American space centre for this Dublin lad and his family – is all in a day’s work for Make-A-Wish Ireland. Now, the charity is calling for hundreds of volunteer Dubs to give a few hours for its upcoming Wish Day, and help make dreams come true for some of the sickest children in the country ...

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UNAUTHORISED WORKS SUBJECT OF ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS

Rathfarnham road closes due to illegal works  RACHEL D’ARCY

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SOUTH Dublin County Council have ordered the temporary, emergency closure of part of the Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, to facilitate immediate remedial works. The need for these works was caused by illegal excavation and development work along the Owendoher river, which has weakened the structure of the road. Several local businesses are affected by the road closure, including the well-known Merry Ploughboy pub. See Full Story on Page 6

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DALKEY | ‘WE ARE STRONGLY OPPOSED TO THESE PROPOSALS’

Bulloch Harbour residents calling for opposition to planned development  RACHEL D’ARCY BULLOCH Harbour residents are calling for opposition to the planned development at the former Western Marine site, and will hold a public meeting this week. As Dublin Gazette reported last week, over 300 residents opposed the original plans for the mixed-use development in February 2017. However, the company behind the development, Bartra Property Group, lodged another application on December 22 2017. “We are mindful of the

first application last year and the planner’s report on the refusal last year, and find that many worrying features are still present – some almost unchanged in this new proposal,” say the Bulloch Harbour Preservation / association in a statement to Dublin Gazette. “We are strongly opposed to the scale, height and bulk of these proposals which we feel would impact adversely and destroy the unique character of this small, iconic working harbour,” they say. Independent council-

lor Michael Merrigan last week said that “the current development proposal submitted to the planning authority is inappropriate for Bulloch Harbour”, remarking that the mixeduse development “fails to address, the unique sense of place and maritime heritage and character of the area”. The planning reference Number is D17A/1135. Plans and a 3D model of the development are currently available for view in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council planning office, County Hall, Marine Road on

Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey. Picture: Google Maps

weekdays between 10am and 4pm. They are also available on the DLRCC website. The closing date for submissions of observations to DLRCC is 4pm on

Monday, February 5. The Bulloch Harbour Preservation Association will hold a public meeting at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire on January 23 at 7:30pm.

You can sure count on Joanne

JOANNE Lawlor from Templeogue was among the people who graduated with flying colours at the Accounting Technicians Ireland conferring ceremony at the Talbot Hotel in Dublin recently. The title was a tribute to the hard work and dedication Joanne had put in to her studies. Picture: Fintan Clarke

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Fire in Harold’s Cross quickly extinguished CREWS from Donnybrook and Dolphin’s Barn fire stations both attended to a fire in Harold’s Cross, which was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday morning. Three fire engines rushed to the scene of the domestic fire around 6am on January 13, with firefighters successfully battling the blaze within a short time frame. All occupants of the affected home were accounted for, and no injuries were reported in the incident in Harold’s Cross. Dublin Fire Brigade posted pictures of the incident on Twitter, where they regularly update followers on potential incidents and traffic disruption.

UCD students get set for their annual Charity Cycle ONE of Ireland’s largest student run charities will embark on their annual ‘Sci-cle’ to Galway later this month. The UCD Science Society participate in continuous fundraising for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin throughout the year, but their annual cycle from Dublin to Galway is their biggest fundraiser of the year. Over 120 students and marshals will embark on the 200km cycle, leaving Liffey Valley shopping centre at 8am on January 26. The cycle takes place over two days, with an overnight stop in Athlone after completing the first 100km of the cycle. They then continue the cycle the next morning, ending their journey in Eyre Square in Galway city. Here, they will continue fundraising for Crumlin Children’s Hospital before returning to Dublin the following afternoon. UCD Science Society’s flagship event raises thousands of euro each year, with 2016’s cycle raising over €50,000 euro for the Children’s Medical and Research Foundation, the principal fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital. Each cyclist is required to raise a minimum amount to participate in the cycle. To sponsor the cycle, visit cmrf.org/event/scicle-to-galway-2018

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GOATSTOWN | LOCAL SCHOOLGIRL’S PROJECT IS A WINNER AT BT YOUNG SCIENTIST EXHIBITION

‘There’s no limit to what Emma can achieve in the future’  RACHEL D’ARCY A STUDENT at Jesus and Mary College, Goatstown, has won a major prize at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition. Emma Bobos, a transition year student at the school, won for her project on internet VPN’s, also known as “Virtual Private Networks”. “We are so proud of Emma, who displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards everything she does,” says Colm Dooley, vice principal of Jesus and Mary College. “She has grown hugely in her time here, thanks to that attitude, application and a supportive and nurturing family and teaching staff. Genuinely, there is no limit to what Emma can achieve in the future”, he says. Emma’s project, VPN – One in Every Home, aimed to establish a setup that would provide a file share on a home desktop, and allow a laptop

to safely connect to the share through a VPN connection to keep personal data safe.

Safe A VPN is a technology that creates a safe and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. VPN technology was developed to allow remote users and branch offices to securely access corporate applications and other resources. For her project, Emma won the Cisco Data Privacy award. Listed under the “Special Award” category, the Cisco Data Privacy award seeks to honour a project that portrays an in-depth understanding of how personal data is utilised to make money for companies, and why it is essential that we value the privacy of our personal data. The award criteria also suggested that projects should advise companies on how they process personal data.

Emma Bobos won for her project on internet Virtual Private Networks

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Out and About

César Lopes with daughter Daniella Balazova and Paulina Borisova

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Ros Barwise, Abdullah Ahmed, Councillor Tom Murphy, Peter Varga, Lawson Mpame, Colin Keogh and Sarah Woods. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography

Exhibition at dlr LexIcon A

Peter Varga, with Zoe Maloney and Maria Souza

Hudaa, Abdullah and Ayesha Ahmad

N exhibition of 60 photos by Peter Varga from his acclaimed Humans of Dublin series has opened at dlr LexIcon. The exhibition was launched by Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Murphy. Peter Varga was working in a Dublin cafe when he decided to follow his passion and dedicate himself to photography. Inspired by the success of the Humans of New York project, he began to walk the streets of Dublin interviewing and photographing those he met along the way. See full story on Page 8

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EMERGENCY | ILLEGAL EXCAVATION HAS WEAKENED STRUCTURE OF THE ROAD

Rathfarnham road shut following illegal works  RACHEL D’ARCY SOUTH Dublin County Council have ordered the temporary, emergency closure of part of the Edmondstown Road to facilitate immediate remedial works on the road. The need for these works was caused by illegal excavation and development work along the Owendoher river, which has weakened the structure of the road. The road is closed for 300 meters, between the Merry Ploughboy Pub and Tibradden Road. Local access has been

maintained for those living in the area, however many diversions are in place, adding a 5km detour to any journey. Several local businesses are affected by the road closure, including the wellknown Merry Ploughboy pub, a traditional Irish venue. T he Edmondstow n Road closes 150 meters past the pub, but the effects of the closure are still very clear. “From a business point of view, we have seen a significant drop in custom from local people living up past the pub where

the road is now closed, and from walkers, cyclists and people out for a drive in the mountains,” says Donal Cawley, co-owner of the Merry Ploughboy. “T he development that took place has been disastrous for the local community and the rural aspect of the area. People’s patience with the county council is at an end,” he said. Cawley remarks that the local community remain frustrated with the road closure, and that locals had previously contacted the council with their concerns about the illegal development before the road was closed. The work was carried out by one individual without planning permission, in lands that were zoned for agricultural use. “People had warned the county council that

Local businesses have been affected by the road closure, including the Merry Ploughboy pub

the illegal work going on was damaging to the local environment and infrastructure. “The council sent an engineer out to look at the work and [the engineer] reported that it was all ok. The road was then subsequently closed.” A spokesperson for SDCC told Dublin Gazette that: “The works

were unauthorised and the subject of enforcement proceedings”. Niall Fitzharris of the Hazel House Cafe in Tibradden echos the statements made by Cawley. “It really has impacted badly on our business. It is just very frustrating as to the damage that one careless man has created. “So many people and

businesses are affected. I do hope the council can just get this fixed as soon as possible. “However, it’s great to see all our customers who make the extra bit of effort now to come and visit us,” he said. T he c o un c i l h ave warned that the road may be closed for up to a year as the works continue.

Irish Water granted permission for Vartry reservoir upgrade

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IRISH Water has welcomed An Bord Pleanala’s decision to grant consent for the planned upgrade of the Vartry Water Treatment Plant. Treated water from Vartry provides drinking water for 200,000 people through Wicklow and up to south Dublin. Irish Water secured planning permission from Wicklow county council in November 2016 to upgrade the Vartry water treatment plant. The consent was subsequently appealed by third parties. The decision by An Bord Pleanala follows an oral hearing in June and a two-year public consultation

process with local stakeholders, public representatives and statutory authorities. Irish Water say the planned upgrade will provide local communities with safe and sustainable drinking water, complying with requirements set out in the European Union Drinking Water Directive and national Drinking Water Regulations. Geoff O’Sullivan, programme delivery manger with Irish Water said: “We welcome the direction of An Bord Pleanala for the consent of the planned upgrade of the Vartry Water Treatment Plant. “The upgrade of the 150-year old Vartry Water Supply Scheme is a priority project for Irish Water,

given its importance to so many people in Wicklow and south Dublin. “As part of the project, Irish Water have committed to a number of significant measures to protect the ecology of the River Vartry, particularly during drought periods. “The project will restore the treatment plant and water supply to ensure it meets all drinking water regulations and safeguards public health.” As part of the planned upgrade to the water treatment plant, Irish Water has confirmed it will not abstract any additional water from the Vartry Reservoirs or from the catchment of the River Vartry.

FASTNews Phase two of development is a no go

PLANNING permission for phase two of Clay Farm on Ballyogan Road has been refused by An Bord Pleanala. The board refused the planning application based on a lack of information supplied by the applicant regarding storm water management. The area is considered a flood risk, and An Bord Pleanala have outlined their concerns in detail. In their ruling they stated “considerable uncertainties regarding the issue of drainage across the entire site remained, sufficient to preclude these options”. Phase two of the Clay Farm development would have seen an additional 927 residential units built in the development, situated on the southern end of the Ballyogan Road. The first phase of the Clay Farm development is comprised of approximately 410 units, which are currently under construction.

Tour to kick off in Dundrum AWARD-WINNING play Half Light is set to embark on a national tour, kicking off in the dlr Mill Theatre in Dundrum this month. Half Light tells the story of Robin, a tenyear-old boy who finds himself in the world of his father’s illustrations. It combines comedy, live music and story telling into one theatrical production, and is suitable for children over the age of 8. Half Light will perform three shows – two matinees and one evening show on January 26 and 27. Tickets are priced from €5 to €12, and are available from the Mill Theatre box office.

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New website allows you to apply for medical card online A NEW online service has been launched that allows people to apply for a medical card quickly and easily. The new website, mymedicalcard.ie, will allow users to find out if they are eligible for a medical card immediately, with applications will be processed within 15 working days. Applicants will be able to upload and scan documents quickly, and will be guided through each step of the process. As part of the new online process, the HSE will be able to contact individuals through email, rather than post, improving the efficiency of the overall application. “This is the type of modernisation that will improve access to healthcare for thousands of families based in South Dublin over the coming years,” says Senator Neale Richmond. “This puts the applicant at the centre of the process and I am sure will, in time, become the preferred method of application for many applicants, both first time and those seeking a renewal”, Senator Richmond said. The Department of Health reports that almost 440,000 applications were received for medical cards in 2017.

CRIME | TEENAGERS BELIEVED TO BE CARRYING OUT ROBBERIES

Dun Laoghaire gangs ‘join forces’ to target South Dublin homes  RACHEL D’ARCY T WO active Dun Laoghaire based burglary gangs are thought to have teamed up in recent weeks to form one larger gang, it has been revealed. The gangs have carried out a spate of robberies previously as two separate entities, but are now suggested to have teamed up. Gardai believe that their joining of forces contributed to a rise in the level of burglaries of

both homes and cars in the South Dublin area in the last month. Previously, they would have stayed within their own self defined boundaries, according to the Journal. Areas they have targeted include Shankill, Clonskeagh, Dun Laoghaire, Monkstown, Blackrock, Dalkey, Stillorgan and Cabinteely. It is alleged that children under the age of 16 are carrying out the crimes, while older gang

members plan the robberies. Several pubs in these areas, such as the Brickyard in Dundrum, have also been burgled recently by an organised crime gang. It is believed that these robberies were ordered by a senior criminal figure, who has ties to parts of the IRA that remain active within the Dun Laoghaire area, though it remains unclear if these are the same gangs. Recent figures released

There has been a rise in burglaries in the last month

from An Garda Siochana have revealed that, overall, burglaries have fallen by 23% under Operation Thor. They have revealed

that in recent weeks, members of crime gangs h ave b e e n a r r e s t e d numerous times by gardai as they aim to target organised crime.

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DLR LIBRARIES | UNCOVERING POWERFUL STORIES THAT HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT

‘Humans of Dublin’ exhibition opens at dlr LexIcon library  SYLVIA POWNALL AN exhibition of 60 photos by Peter Varga from his acclaimed Humans of Dublin series was launched at dlr LexIcon by An Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Murphy last week. Peter Varga was working in a Dublin cafe when he decided to follow his passion and dedicate himself to photography. Inspired by the success of the Humans of New York project, he began to walk the streets of Dublin interviewing and photographing those he met along the way. What he uncovered were the powerful stories that hide in plain sight as we rush about our busy lives, too busy to notice. So began the social media phenomenon that is Humans of Dublin whose social media pages have over 175,000 followers. There are tales of inspiration and joy and those of heartbreak and loss, all of human life is present in this remarkable portrait of a diverse and vibrant city. Peter’s award-winning book of the same name was published by Gill Books in 2016. A native of Budapest, Peter has lived in Dublin for over ten years. The exhibition will run until March 31 at dlr LexIcon.

Peter with Cathaoirleach Tom Murphy and Ros Barwise from Dalkey in front of her portrait . Picture: Peter Cavanagh Photography

A selection of Peter’s shots

LEOPARDSTOWN is set to become home to Ireland’s most expensive school from this September. Nord Anglia International School will offer the international baccalaureate curriculum to students, and will be the first in Ireland to do so. Fees are set to cost up to €24,000 a year for day pupils of the South Dublin school. Millions of euro are being invested into the new €20m

Meeting on public housing PEOPLE Before Profit will hold a public meeting to launch a campaign to demand more affordable and public housing this week. Speakers will include Helen Moynihan, student union president of Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, and People Before Profit councillors Melisa Halpin, Dave O’Keefe and Hugh Lewis. “There are now 8,000 people homeless and 3,000 of those are children. The national waiting list is now 100,000 families and individuals in need of public housing nationally with 5,000 here in Dun Laoghaire awaiting a home,” says People Before Profit councillor Hugh Lewis. The meeting will be chaired by TD Richard Boyd Barrett, and will take place in the Graduate, Killiney on January 22.

Charles Hurst’s new showroom

Peter with Cathaoirleach Tom Murphy and Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor

Robert Thomas from Glasthule

Ireland’s most expensive private school to open in September  RACHEL D’ARCY

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campus in South County Business Park, Leopardstown, at the former Microsoft campus. The company state that the building will feature specialist arts and science facilities, a 120-seat theatre and fitness centre and will accommodate up to 800 students. It will initially cater for students aged three to fifteen, with plans to extend the age limit to 18 in September 2019. The Hong Kong based company behind the school, Nord

Anglia Education, run 47 schools globally for children aged between two and 18. The introduction of Nord Anglia to the Irish market is backed by Irish entrepreneur Barry O’Callaghan. “[Nord Anglia] are a significant multinational company who are committing meaningful capital and resource to the Irish market which in turn will lead to the creation of significant jobs over the coming years,” he said. It is expected that the school

will attract international students and the children of business executives, who they believe will relocate to Ireland in the wake of Brexit. Nord Anglia also say they will cater to Irish families seeking a ‘premium’ education. “ We a r e d e l i g h t e d t o announce the development of our first school in Ireland,” said Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO, Nord Anglia Education. “As one of the fastest growing economies in Europe, Ireland is an increasingly attrac-

tive destination for families, fuelling demand for international education from both expatriate and local parents alike.” According to the Times, Nord Anglia are already considering building a second school in Ireland. In comparison, fees for private all-girls school, Milltown’s Alexandra College, average at €7,241 for day pupils, and Blackrock College’s tuition sets pupils back €6,900 a year.

CAR retailer Charles Hurst has announced the opening of a new showroom in Goatstown. This comes just over a year after the launch of a brand new multimillion euro showroom in Sandyford in 2016. Located on the Goatstown Road, the new ‘premium’ showroom boasts a wide selection of premium models. Charles Hurst is currently the only official dealership for Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley and Aston Martin cars in Ireland. There are expected to be over 2,000 vehicles in stock. Based in both Dublin and Belfast, Charles Hurst was founded in 1911 and launched it’s Usedirect Ireland business for used cars in 2015.

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Out and About

Therese Langan, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Tom Murphy, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Shane McArdle, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership.

Getting 2018 off to an active start Berni O’Leary and Sue Ryan. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography

AST Saturday saw hundreds of people take part in the Operation Transformation walk around the Dun Laoghaire coast. Organised by the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership, this event was part of a national initiative to promote the message that walking is a fun way for people to get active as part of a healthier lifestyle.

Paul Roche and Eimear McArdle with children Grace, Brian, Niall and Amy

Deirdre Handy, Michelle Hardie, Mairead McLoughlin and Brenda Doyle

Enjoying the walk

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Out and About

Miriam, Sophie, Isabel and Pat Kennedy

Denise, Paula, Cara and Aoife Evans

Warming up

Ruby Earley

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DUBLINBUSINESS Telecom companies in focus for awards Plenty of food for thought as exports soar to new heights REPORT | DESPITE CHALLENGES, 2017 SAW IRISH FARE HIT €12.6 BILLION

SWITCHER.IE has announced the nominees for this year’s annual Switcher.ie awards. The 22 awards give Irish consumers the chance to have their say on the services being provided by the nation’s telecoms companies. Now in their fifth year, the awards also shine a light on the best broadband and TV providers and products in the Irish market, as well as highlighting the best of the mobile industry too. Virgin Media leads the way in the broadband and TV categories, with 15 nominations, while Vodafone is nominated in all seven mobile categories. As the only customer-voted awards of their kind in the country, the awards serve to highlight what customers think of their provider’s performance across a range of areas such as technical support, customer service and TV content. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in The Marker Hotel on Thursday, February 1. A full list of broadband award categories and nominees is available at https://switcher.ie/broadband/ awards/, while the mobile award categories and nominees are at https://switcher.ie/mobiles/awards/

Design industries preparing for this year’s Showcase A SPOTLIGHT will be shone on the city’s leading design businesses at the upcoming Showcase 2018 – the 42nd annual creative expo that focuses on a diverse range of creative industries. Designers, manufacturers and craftspeople from throughout Dublin city and county will present their latest collections at Showcase at the RDS from Sunday, January 21 through to Wednesday, January 24. The trade-only Showcase expo is an international launch pad for the 450 Irish designers, manufacturers and craftspeople who unveil their new season collections across fashion, jewellery, home and giftware at the annual expo, which also provides a particular emphasis on new products to market, providing retailers with opportunities to discover and stock up on the latest design-led products, many of which are unique to the show. Specialised trade buyers from across the world are drawn to Showcase each year, making the event not only a testament to the unique offering of Ireland’s vibrant design and craft sector, but an invaluable marketing and networking tool for the city, county and country’s creative industries.

IRISH food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 13% in 2017, to reach €12.6 billion for the first time. The figure increases to €13.5 billion when non-edible products, such as forestry, are included. Speaking at the launch of Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects 2017-2018 report, Michael Creed – the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine – said: “Bord Bia’s report provides valuable insights into the sectors and markets behind the very welcome 13% increase in the value of food and drinks exports to €12.6 billion. “Industry, in line with my department’s market prioritisation strategy, is continuing to diversify, with exports to international markets reaching €4 billion for the first time. “Trade with the UK, which remains our most valuable market, has grown in overall terms, despite the difficulty presented by Brexit and a weaker Sterling.” According to the Bord Bia report, last year’s export perfor-

Graphic: Bord Bia

mance was driven by a surge in dairy exports to more than €4 billion (+19%). Sales of Irish beef are up 5%, which represents a fifth of all exports, at almost €2.5 billion. Notable growth was also recorded for prepared foods (+17% to €2.2 billion) and beverages (+8% to €1.5 billion). Bord Bia’s chief executive, Tara McCarthy, said: “In terms of yearly growth rates, the dairy sec-

tor grew by almost 20% to reach €4.02 billion, confirming its position as the number-one exporting sector. “Within the dairy sector, the value of Ireland’s butter exports rose by a remarkable 60% this year alone, to reach €879 million.” On a more cautionary note, McCarthy also highlighted the currency risk that remains for all sectors, especially those such

as horticulture and prepared consumer foods that are hugely dependent on the UK market. She said: “Sterling volatility, combined with slower economic growth, food inflation and lower wage forecasts, will put further pressure on the UK market as an export destination. “These prospects provide an additional incentive for Irish exporters to explore new markets within the EU26 and beyond.”

RESEARCH | INNOVATIVE INTERNATIONAL PROJECT INSTIGATED

UCD announces €4m AI centre collaboration with Samsung

THE Insight Centre for Data Analytics at UCD has announced the launch of a new and collaborative €4 million artificial intelligence research project with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the multinational electronics

company headquartered in South Korea. The project is a joint initiative between researchers at UCD, NUI Galway, UCC, DCU, and other partner institutions. T h e € 75 m i l l i o n Research Centre is fund-

ed by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and a wide range of industry partners. The collaborative AI research project will leverage deep data science and AI expertise at the centre to help enable Samsung to

create ‘smarter’ products and more personalised experiences tailored for its customers and users. A key feature of this collaborative project will be the transfer of research skills between staff at Samsung and UCD.

In addition, there will be career placement opportunities at Samsung’s research facilities in the UK and in South Korea for the pool of computer and data science students from the centre.

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APPEAL: DUBS ASKED TO NOMINATE SOMEONE EXTRAORDINARY FOR PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Help celebrate unsung heroes  MARK O’BRIEN DO YOU know someone who does extraordinary things that really make a difference to their family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues or local community? This is your chance to have their unsung heroism acknowledged live on TV, thanks to The People of the Year Awards. Held in partnership with Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTE Radio 1, the awards organisers

are looking out for local heroes and ordinary people who do extraordinary things in Dublin. The team behind Sean’s show are calling out to Dubliners to nominate their heroic partners, friends, parents, neighbours and co-workers that deserve some national recognition. The winner will be honoured at the 43rd People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab Group, which will be held on March 3.

Sean said: “Some of the most extraordinary people I have interviewed over the years are the unsung, everyday heroes. “So, if you know someone you’d like to nominate, please nominate them today.” Ireland’s ‘Ever yday Hero’ can be of any age, from any walk of life and from any part of Ireland but there is just one criterion – they must be really special to be considered. They can be the essence of Dublin’s community

spirit, or they could be the person who puts everyone else before themselves and never asks for thanks. All the nominations will be considered by the adjudication panel and will be announced live on the People of the Year Awards TV programme on RTE One on Saturday, March 3. Mo Flynn, chief executive of Rehab Group, said: “We have vital and important services for people with disabilities around

the country, including Dublin, and we see heroes in communities every day. “Ever ybody knows someone who is always doing something for others. These people often go unrewarded and unrecognised. “This is a chance to say thank-you to them in a unique way, so please nominate your Everyday Hero for a People of the Year Award.” To nominate your everyday hero, log on to peopleoftheyear.com.

Sean O’Rourke gets some enthusiastic help to launch The People of the Year Awards from ‘nurse’ Elianna Martin, ‘garda’ Rian Duane, ‘fireman’ Alex O’Reillyhall, and ‘soldier’ Leah Murray. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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COMPETITION: USE A SPLIT SECOND (AND JUST A FEW MOMENTS LATER) TO SUBMIT A PRIZEWINNING PIC

Snap to it if you think you’ve got a perfect photo for top contest DUBS who think they have the perfect pic are invited to submit their super snap for a new Instagram competition. Huawei’s now annual The Snapys have been reimagined as Huawei Creatives, with this year’s competition offering the overall winner a chance to attend an exclusive trip to South by Southwest – a world-renowned creative festival – in Austin, America this March. Last year’s Snapys reached more than three million interactions, with this year’s competition adding two new awards: The People’s Choice, and The Judge’s Choice. The initial 20

shortlisted in each of 13 categories will be narrowed down to a category winner who will receive a Huawei Mate 10 Pro phone, while an overall winner will then be chosen by an international judging panel. To enter, all you have to do is upload your image using #huaweicreatives and the relevant category hashtag, with the full listings and fur ther information available at www.huaweicreatives.ie.

ISPCC CHILDLINE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS IRELAND’S only 24-hour listening ser vice for children, ISPCC Childline, is now recr uiting

volunteers in Dublin. An information evening for prospective volunteers will take place at the Dublin offices of the ISPCC (at No 30 Baggot Street Lower), at 6.30pm this evening, Thursday, January 18. Ever y year, more than 400,000 calls are made to Childline’s phoneline, as well as live text and webchat services. Volunteers who help Childline listen to children do not need any prior qualifications. They receive comprehensive, ongoing, training and support before they take their first call and for the duration of their time as a Childline

volunteer. For further information on becoming a Childline volunteer, see ispcc.ie/ volunteer, email Jennifer. Farrelly@ispcc.ie, or call the Dublin office at 01 234 2046.

FREE LECTURES ON MENTAL HEALTH ISUES AWARE, the national organisation providing education and information around depression, bipolar disorder and moodrelated conditions, has announced the next three talks to take place as part of its lecture series. The topics covered will be Medicine and My Mental Health, Understanding and Managing Anxiety,

A shot by previous Huawei Snapys winner, Liz Stowe, who was sent to Shenzhen last January to capture nine images over a week. This year’s Snapys winner could be sent to Austin, while category winners will receive a top of the range phone.

and Gambling Addiction in Ireland: Current Status and Future Directions. The lectures cover mental health-related topics including depression, bipolar disorder, stress and mood disorders. All lectures are open to the public, are free of charge, and can also be watched back at aware.ie. The Aware Lecture Series is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the lecture theatre, Swift Centre, St Patrick’s Hospital, James’ St, Dublin 8.

PUBLIC TO HAVE SAY IN XPOSE AWARDS

XPOSE has teamed up with Benefit Cosmetics to host the first ever Xpose Benefit Awards, which will honour the best of talent across the entertainment, fashion and beauty industries. The categories include Best Beauty Influencer, Best Session Make-Up Artist, Best Male T V Star, Best Female TV Star, Best Fashion Stylist, Best Wave Maker, Best Irish Designer, Best High Street Range, Best Male Star of the Big Screen, Best Female Star of the Big Screen, and Best Session Hairstylist. Judges include Xpose producer Debbie

O’Donnell; Lou Bennett, head of marketing, Benefit Cosmetics; presenter Darren Kennedy; photographer Barry McCall; presenter Sean Munsanje; former editor in chief of Image Magazine, Melanie Morris, and Irish Independent fashion editor Bairbre Power The nominees include Amanda Byram, Amy Huberman, Graham Norton, Simone Rocha, Paul Costelloe, Pippa O’Connor, Michael Fassbender, Ruth Negga and Saoirse Ronan. The public can vote for their favourite nominee in each category via Xpose. ie. The winners will be announced on February 1.

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Out and About

Siobhan Trodd and Orna O’Donoghue

Roisin Flannery

Hannah Hillyer

Laura Woods with Sarah Reynolds. Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

An organised book launch L Jana Stevenson

Fiona Bury and Caitriona Fleming

AURA Woods officially launched Ireland’s leading professional Organiser, Sarah Reynolds new book Organised: Simpleways to declutter your house, your schedule and your mind at Hodges Figgis Bookshop on Dublin’s Dawson Street last week. Organised, which is Sarah’s first book, centers around the old adage that life would run more smoothly if your home was organised.

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CHARITY: 500 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP FUNDRAISE FOR A SPECIAL DAY

We wish you’ll help to support sick kids  STAFF REPORTER

MAKE-A-WISH, the international children’s charity founded in the US in 1980, is on the look-out for 500 local volunteers in Dublin to help make its upcoming Wish Day the best one yet. Since arriving in Ireland in 1992, Make-AWish has granted wishes for more than 2,000 brave children, with the granted wishes providing some magic for the child, providing respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment. Now, the charity is looking out for 500 Dublin volunteers to help Wish Day on Friday, March 9, a great success. As Make-A-Wish Ireland’s flagship fundraising day, the day has grown and grown since starting in 2013, thanks to the Make-A-Wish volunteers and the support of the general public. Last year’s event raised more than €120,000 and was vital in enabling the

charity to grant 221 wishes in 2017 – more than in any previous year. Volunteers are asked to give just a few hours of their time to sell wristbands in their local supermarket or shopping centre, helping to raise much-needed funds for the charity. This will enable MakeA-Wish Ireland to fulfil its simple aim – to grant the wishes of children aged between 3-17 who are living with life-threatening medical conditions, and enriching the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1992, Make-AWish Ireland has granted wishes for more than 2,000 brave children across the country, while last year in Dublin alone the charity made wishes come true for 46 children living with illnesses such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. One such Dublin child whose wishes came true include nine-yearold Daniel Barrett from

Walkinstown, who is living with a brain tumour. Make-A-Wish granted Daniel’s wish to visit NASA by organising a truly magical visit for him and his family to the Johnson Space Centre in Texas. Daniel’s life-changing visit included meeting real-life astronauts and even walking on NASA’s replica of the International Space Station. The family had VIP access to the old mission control room, and witnessed astronauts training underwater. D a n i e l ’ s m o t h e r, Orlagh, said that the family will never forget the trip and that “it was a real, once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Making wishes come true can have a hugely positive impact on a child and their families, giving strength, hope and joy. Research shows children who have wishes granted are more likely to build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a serious illness.

Walkinstown lad Daniel Barrett, who is living with a brain tumour, had his wish come true with a dream trip for him and his family to the Johnson Space Centre in Texas, thanks to Make-A-Wish Ireland

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This improves their quality of life and produces better health outcomes. However, Make-AWish does not receive any government funding and is solely dependent on the generosity of the general public to continue granting wishes to children. According to Make-A-

Wish Ireland, children’s wishes can range from being a princess for the day or meeting their hero, to going on a once-in-alifetime family holiday. Wherever possible, the child’s family is invited to share in the wish experience, creating lasting memories for all the fam-

ily, the wider local community and all of those involved in granting the wish. Calling on Dubs to volunteer for the day, Make-A-Wish Ireland’s chief executive, Susan O’Dwyer, said: “Children with life-threatening illnesses need your help – your precious gift of time this Wish Day will enable us to make wishes come true for seriously ill children when they most need strength, hope and joy. “We have granted almost 2,200 wishes for Irish children, which would not be possible without the support of the

Irish public. “A few hours from the people of Dublin on Friday, March 9 to help raise valuable funds will make wishes come true for more children in your community.” On Wish Day, Friday, March 9, the Make-AWish volunteers will be selling wristbands and transfers, costing €2 each, at locations all across Dublin, with 100% of proceeds going to grant wishes for children living with life-threatening illnesses. To volunteer, see www. m a ke aw i s h . i e / w i s h day, or contact Daragh at 01 205 2011, or email daragh@makeawish.ie.

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LEARNINGCURVE Whether you’re a first-time student or want to boost your existing qualifications, there’s a lot to learn about college life – luckily, Dublin Gazette has everything you need to know

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Key CAO dates to note... Fee Dates Early online application (discounted)

€30 January 20, 5:15pm

Normal online application

€45 February 1, 5:15pm

Late online application – restrictions apply

€60 May 1, 5:15pm

Change of Mind – restrictions apply

Nil

Exceptional online late application

€60 July 22, 5:15pm

July 1, 5:15pm

Take the time with your CAO choices – but don’t panic if they don’t work out

NEXT STEPS

We have info on some of the best colleges to help you keep learning SEE INSIDE

WITH time running out for students looking to apply for a college place or university course through the CAO application process, Dublin Gazette’s Education Supplement provides comprehensive information for people looking to enter third level education in 2018. This is one of the most important decisions that you are likely to make in your life, to date, so it is of utmost importance that you are as fully informed before you choose what college and courses you wish to take. There are many pitfalls associated with going to college and we hope to smooth the way for you. You will find information about open days and a wide range of courses available. We also advise and inform students about how to navigate the choppy waters of applying for CAO and how it works – not forgetting the all-important information on dates and fees, as they set their sights on a third-level course that could shape their lives for the next few years and beyond. However, not everyone will end up with the Leaving Cert results required to book a place in their chosen course, and it’s important that those unfortunate to lose out don’t despair. You will also learn about PLC courses and the exciting news that Computer Science has now been added to the Leaving Certificate curriculum. There are also tips for people applying for jobs and the problems you are likely to encounter along the way. Wishing you all the very best of luck, whatever path you end up on!

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A real buzz about further education in Dun Laoghaire

YOU may not immediately notice the DFEi building on Cumberland Street in Dun Laoghaire because it is situated in the quiet end of the town. However, there’s a completely different feeling

once you pass through its automatic doors – a feeling of buzzing energy, with students going to and fro as they attend the DFEi’s classes. With learners of all ages and from diverse back-

grounds drawn together, DFEi’s students all seem to be on a personal mission, with a dizzying range of courses to suit all interests. As just some examples, would-be media students

have everything from a sound studio for recording to DFEi’s very own radio studio, The Wave (at 107.8fm) to get involved with, alongside contemporary journalism studies. Others may be learning

FUNDING

€27.5m boost for education THE Government’s

announcement of a €47.5 million increase in funding for the higher and further education sector in Budget 2018 will also make €310 million available by 2021 to address the infrastructure needs of the sector. With its strong record in academic excellence coupled with a student-focused approach to education, see for yourself why DFEi in Dun Laoghaire has established itself as a superb centre of learning

in the lab, with everything from dissections to veterinary assistance skills to get to grips with. Meanwhile, business learners can get to grips with everything from computerised payroll to databases, with office administration learners acquiring the languages of medicine and the law. These are just a few examples of DFEi’s wide range of courses, with it catering for the creative and the practical alike with a true commitment to meeting its learners’ needs. W hether hands-on learning in furniture making and restoration, and musical instrument making and repair demand the tools of the trade, or more people-focused studies for the security learners, DFEi’s broad range of courses with a common

mental skills and survival techniques that will put them on the ladder to a third level qualification in their chosen area. As every student doesn’t learn in the same way or at the same pace, if you have particular learning support requirements, they will be met at DFEi. As you’d expect, DFEi’s courses are also designed to meet current industry standards, adding another impressive reason to study there. To find out more, come along to DFEi’s upcoming information day on Wednesday, January 24, from 10am – 4pm. The DFEi will be only too happy to offer advice and guidance about the courses on offer, as well as giving you the chance to view the facilities, and get a feel for its inclusive educational environment.

Computer Science set to be added to the Leaving Cert STUDENTS from 40 schools will be first to start

tion of problems, and how computing technology

studying Leaving Certificate Computer Science

impacts the world around us. Announcing the new subject, Minister for Edu-

The introduction of Computer Science as a

cation Richard Bruton said: “The introduction of

Leaving Certificate subject is part of the Gov-

this new subject will teach our young people flex-

ernment’s overall commitment to embed digital

ible, solution-orientated thinking.

technology in teaching and learning.

“It will teach them to be creative, adaptable

The announcement is one of a range of that

learners. It will increase the number of students

have been outlined in the STEM (Science, Tech-

taking up computing and STEM courses and

nology, Engineering and Maths) strategy and

apprenticeships after school, leading to a highly-

Action Plan for Education, which aims to make

skilled workforce.

Ireland the best education and training service in Europe by 2026. The move will focus on how programming and computational thinking can be applied to the solu-

Reform, Paschal Donohoe, said “continuing investment

goal of helping everyone achieve their purpose is all in a day’s work. Something else helps DFEi to really stand out – the connection between its teachers and learners, with one-to-one conversation and individual engagement a core part of the DFEi experience. Whether offering reassurance, explanation or clarification, news about work experience or progression with an assignment, its teachers are truly committed to helping each and every learner. If, for whatever reason, you do not get enough points for your chosen third level course, consider spending a year in DFEi – it’s a tried and tested way to get a place in college through its many defined progression routes. Learners are taught in small classes the funda-

from this September.

Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and

“I’m delighted we were able to bring the introduction of this subject forward to this year as I think it is an important and timely addition to our education system.”

in education remains a priority for this government”, adding that the sector was vital for the Irish economy. A decision is still to be made on a new higher education funding model, following a €36.5 million increase in funding to the sector in the previous budget.

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Stillorgan draws students in to prepare for the future STILLORGAN College of Further Education has been a specialist centre for further education/postLeaving Cert courses since 1986. During this time it has developed an enviable reputation for its delivery of further education programmes. The college offers a range of practical courses that develop the necessary skills for the workplace or to progress to further study in institutes of technology or universities. The college is innovative in providing courses that meet the current

needs of industry. One of its new courses is a Level 5 course in illustration and design. This exciting course introduces students to the wide-ranging discipline of illustration and helps them gain an improved understanding of the possibilities of image-making. A second new course for 2018/2019 is a Level 6 course in photography. This course builds on the long-established and successful Level 5 course in photography. Another recent addition to the list of courses is a Level 5 course in ani-

Stillorgan College of Further Education’s Level 5 course in animation is just one of the diverse range of creative courses giving it an impressive reputation

mation. This introductory course prepares students with little or no experience for a third-level course in animation production. With a dual focus on

drawing and computer skills, the course covers all the fundamental areas required for a successful portfolio submission. One of the longest

established courses in the college is the art foundation course. This course provides tuition in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and combined materials. The college also offers Level 5 and Level 6 course in multimedia and web development. Also on offer is a travel and tourism course with airline studies. This course prepares students for work in all areas of the travel industry. Courses in media production, journalism and Level 5 and 6 courses in computer skills for busi-

ness round off the extensive offering of courses in the college. The staff of the college have extensive industry experience in their respective fields and are dedicated to ensuring that, whether aiming to move to higher education or entering the employment market, students leave the college with every skill necessary for the future. For further information about the courses available in the college, see www.stillorgancollege. ie, or visit the college on Wednesday, January 24 for its information evening.

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€27.5m boost for education THE Government’s

announcement of a €47.5 million increase in funding for the higher and further education sector in Budget 2018 will also make €310 million available by 2021 to address the infrastructure needs of the sector. Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, said “continuing investment in education remains a priority for this government”, adding that the sector was vital for the Irish economy. A decision is still to be made on a new higher education funding model, following a €36.5 million increase in funding to the sector in the previous budget.

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Stillorgan College of Further Education’s Level 5 course in animation is just one of the diverse range of creative courses giving it an impressive reputation

mation. This introductory course prepares students with little or no experience for a third-level course in animation production. With a dual focus on

drawing and computer skills, the course covers all the fundamental areas required for a successful portfolio submission. One of the longest

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LEARNINGCURVE See first-hand ITB’s superb course range ON MONDAY, January 29, the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown will host an online Q&A session aimed at persons applying for a course to the CAO this year. Taking place from 11am to noon, and again from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, this session is a great opportunity to get all your questions answered by an expert team from the institute’s admissions team. Simply log on to www.itb.ie/askitb to participate on the day. If you would like to see ITB’s state-of-the-art campus in person, an open evening takes place on Tuesday, April 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Academic staff and students from all courses will be present on the night to assist you with any ques-

The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown’s upcoming online Q&A session, and open evening later this year, are great ways to learn about its excellent courses

tions you may have about applying to college, and this event is highly recommended if you are unsure of what course to choose. The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown offers a wide variety of full-time and part-time

courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Programmes include Applied Social Studies, Business, Computing, Creative Digital Media, Engineering, Horticulture, Social and Community Development, Sports Management and

Early Childhood Care & Education. Applications for part-time courses will open in March. Recently, a brand-new programme, entitled “Learn & Work”, was launched. This innovative higher education model combines training along

with work placement and aims to provide jobseekers with an opportunity get the necessary training and experience to ready them for the workplace. Students on this course will be offered work placements in a variety of prestigious companies where they will be coached by industry experts. Two programmes are currently offered under the Learn & Work programme: • BSc in Process Instrumentation & Automation • Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Networking technologies Applications for Learn & Work are made directly to ITB. For further info, please see www.itb.ie/ learnandwork. The institute would also like to remind all

CAO applicants of its “REACH2 access programme, which is currently open for applications. REACH is an admissions scheme which offers places on ITB’s courses on reduced points, to school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Another scheme, entitled the “Sporting Prowess Programme”, is also open for applications. This programme is aimed at prospective students who display an outstanding sporting ability at a national or regional level, and offers an opportunity to participate on Sports Management & Coaching Courses on a reduced points basis. For further information, see www.itb.ie/cao.

PLCs offer a real route to success A NEW report carried out by the ESRI has highlighted the positive role played by the provision of PLC courses in Ireland. The PLC programme is the largest of the full time further education and training programmes with over 30,000 places and an investment of over €160 million each year. On average, PLC learners are 16% more likely to be in employment than if they had just entered the labour market straight after the Leaving Certificate. The report also highlights a number of challenges for policy development in the PLC sector, indicating a need for greater responsiveness of job-specific PLC courses to changing labour market conditions in terms of the types of courses offered and closer links with employers, as well as enhanced guidance for learners and extra training for teaching staff. Responding to the report, Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton said: “I am determined to increase the range and quality of the pathways for people to fulfil their career ambitions during

my time as Minister. “If we want to be the best in Europe, by 2026, we need to ensure that we provide many different opportunities for people to achieve their ambitions. “The report being published today confirms the positive role played by PLC provision. “On average PLC learners are 16% more likely to be in employment than if they had just entered the labour market straight after the Leaving Certificate.” Endorsing the plan, Minister for Skills, John Halligan said: “I am confident that the implementation of these recommendations will build on the success of the PLC programme and ensure we deliver high quality further education and training, supporting learners to achieve their progression and employment goals. “PLC has a strong regional and local footprint and will support balanced regional growth, as it is planned and delivered alongside other FET and higher education provision.” Speaking at the launch of the report,

CAREERS

Some top tips for everyone applying for a job WHETHER you’re looking to go straight into the workplace after finishing school, or if you’re looking to take the next step on your career, it’s vital that you prepare for the task ahead. Although finding that dream (or ‘just’ your next) job could seem like a daunting task, recruitment experts offer a number of simple, clear objectives to help get that job you’re looking for. Keep these next few points in mind, and you’ll be on your way ... 1. Pretty much everything and everyone is online now, so tailor your profile to meet current online standards and expectations. These days, many employers and potential recruiters will look to check a candidate’s online profile, especially if you’ve listed it for them. 2. If presenting a professional profile, such as on LinkedIn, ensure that it’s up to date and is also as accurate as possible.

Contacts 3. Don’t be afraid to turn to your existing contacts, and maintain an amicable, courteous relationship with them. Ex-colleagues, lecturers, and even your favourite teachers could all help you on the way, or down the road, and the vast majority will be delighted to help. 4. Last but not least, make your application relevant to the role itself and the company. Your one-size-fitsall CV and cover letter could be great ... if you just want a ‘McJob’. “PLC learners are 16% more likely to be in employment than if they had just entered the labour market straight after the Leaving Certificate”

However, virtually every employer or recruiter looks for, and expects, tangible

Paul O’Toole, CEO of SOLAS said: “The PLC programme is a hugely important part of the further education and training landscape.

“SOLAS welcomes today’s publication. The research has identified many benefits for the approximate 30,000 learners that do PLC coursers in Ireland each year.”

proof that you want that specific job in that company, so be clear without going overboard.

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Face the future with IT Tallaght’s superb courses, facilities ITTALLAGHT offers prospective students a wide range of career-focused certificate, degree, masters and PhD programmes that will suit a variety of educational backgrounds and career aspirations. Courses have both a practical and professional emphasis; a studentsupportive environment; smaller class sizes, and excellent levels of lecturer access and support. The primary focus of all IT Tallaght courses is to prepare students for the

world of work. For instance, work placements and/or industry projects form a key part of most of ITT’s full-time courses, helping students to become workready, and begin their journey towards rewarding employment.

Open Evening There is an on-campus open evening from 5pm to 8pm on January 25. This event is suited to those who are considering in enrolling in full- or

part-time courses in 2018, where there will be course experts available to discuss the details of the programmes and answer any queries regarding courses, CAO applications, fees, grants, careers, etc.

Bus Service Two private bus routes; (A: Kildare town to ITT, serving Newbridge, Naas and Rathcoole, and B: Maynooth to ITT, serving Celbridge, Leixlip, Lucan, Griffeen, Ballyowen, Ronanstown/Fonthill)

allow students ease of access to and from the college. These bus ser vices reflect the growing popularity of ihe Institute in the areas of southwest Dublin, Kildare and west Wicklow.

Campus Development IT T has recently secured a multimillioneuro capital investment to deliver a significant part of its overall campus development plan. This announcement follows a rigorous competitive and prioritisation process managed by the Department of Education & Skills with the Higher Education Authority. The funding will provide state-of-the art facilities for a technical development centre (ie prac-

Not content to rest on its laurels, IT Tallaght is looking to the future, with plans to develop its range of impressive courses and facilities

tice-based learning facilities for Engineering and Science programmes); facilities for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality disciplines, including new classrooms and computer laboratories.

Creche In addition, ITT’s oncampus creche opened on January 8 under the new management of Orchard House Ltd, which will operate as Oakview Tallaght to manage on-site the Early Years facility for the next three years.

This appointment of a childcare provider ensures the facility continues to operate in accordance with national childcare requirements.

Technological University (TU) ITT, DIT and ITB have created the TU for Dublin Alliance, and are committed to jointly establishing a Technological University for Dublin in the very near future. Building on their respective histories and distinctive strengths, the

objective is to combine ideas and resources to create a world-renowned institution of higher learning, and collaborating with civic, academic and industry partners. T he Technological University will be developed on three physical campuses located at Tallaght, Grangegorman and Blanchardstown. For further information, see www.it-tallaght.ie/ fulltimecourses; www.ittallaght.ie/parttimecourses, and www.it-tallaght.ie/ bus-and-rail-routes.

Students face challenging times as they look for a new place to live – but it’s vital they make sure their new place is safe ANOTHER year, and another challenging time lies ahead for many students looking to find accomodation, as many have found leases expiring or the need to move home. While it’s understandable that many may leap at finding a home – any home – in the current housing crisis, it’s vital that you ensure your place is safe. The following tips may help to put your mind at rest – and keep you safe in the coming months ... 1. Check the electrics and appliances– With rented residential accommodation it is the Landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the electrical installation and appliances provided by the landlord are safe when the tenancy begins and are in proper working

order throughout the tenancy. 2. Look for damp – If your house smells musty or you see evidence of mould, find out how the landlord is planning to fix the problem in the long term as mould has several health risks. 3. Raise the alarm – It is the landlord’s duty to provide fire and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as fire extinguishers, but the tenants should always test alarms on a regular basis. 4. Furniture and fittings – Ask the landlord for a list of everything that is included and make note of any damage that is there before you move it. 5. Heating requirements – Does your house have oil or gas fired central heating? The Health & Safety Authority recommends

that all boilers should be serviced annually and tenants looking at an oil-fired property should ask for evidence of recent servicing. If you have concerns, ask for a CD/12 Landlord Oil Installation Check, which is carried out by an OFTEC-registered technician and will give you peace of mind. If the property has a gas boiler it must be checked by a qualified technician. 6. Note fire escapes – This is important particularly for apartment blocks but make sure they are secure from the outside to prevent unwanted visitors. 7. Secure your home – burglars target student areas because of lax security. Ask your landlord to fit key-operating locks on the windows and five-lever deadlocks on external doors.

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 JAMES HENDICOTT HAVING put aside his demons and tackled the dramas of recording an album that really didn’t go to plan, Paddy Hanna’s had a rocky road to his sophomore release, but he’s staring proudly over those roadblocks. Castleknock native Paddy Hanna has been in a fair few bands in his time, but over the last few years he’s been operating under his own moniker, drawing the crowds though the distinctive vocals of his leftfield indiepop ditties. A former core member of popular and borderline-defunct DIY collective Popical Island and frontman for one of their key acts, Grand Pocket Orchestra, Hanna released his debut album ‘Leafy Stiletto’ in 2014. Years later, his return with his latest ‘Frankly, I Mutate’ might be greatly delayed, but has already drawn the attention of the likes of NME and Stereogum through its early singles. His style is one of emotive vocals, gorgeous yet jarring instrumentals and slowbuilding, dramatic peaks. It’s been a difficult road for Hanna, though, who’s never been afraid to speak his mind on the problems musicians face. “Things are totally different this time,” he tells us. “I’ve had line up changes and life changes. I’ve tackled some mental health issues; spent some time on finding things that work. I started working on this album when I went onto medication. I was looking at things with a new clarity.” Things were to go a little haywire, though, with the recording process brutally interrupted, and the album release - originally planned for last year - heavily delayed. “I lost my manager half way through the two weeks in the studio,” Hanna recalls. “It was strange, as he’d introduced me to Daniel [Fox, the producer who was to be heavy influence on the album’s style], and really set this project in motion. “The wall of sound affect Daniel introduced is an essential element on the new album. It was our project, in many ways, but my old manager decided half way through that he didn’t want to carry on. It’s a funny one. You’ll hear it on the album. Half the tracks are me excited about being back in the studio, and have that feel to them. The other half are very different. After the manager left there was some drinking and some really wasted vocal takes. I guess the contrast is part of the mystique of it.” Astonishingly, the studio was to close shortly after Hanna’s recording, too, meaning a number of tweaks to the record had to be done elsewhere, further complicating the process by the requirement for a new studio a fresh set up. Eventually, the seasoned performer - at something of a loose end - hooked up with Galway music legend and Roisin Dubh main man Gugai, who will release ‘Frankly, I Mutate’ on his Strange Brew label.

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the thick-skinned return of Paddy Hanna

Photos: Stephen White

After such a shaky process, though, there’s no question the early signs are good. “I guess the new stuff has got more attention than previous singles,” Hanna admitted. “I’m not sure if it’s because it’s better material, or because it’s building on my previous stuff.” That process has been far from smooth sailing, however. “You have to come through some difficult stuff as any kind of musician or artist. So many people just leave it behind,” Hanna points out. “It’s financially difficult, and you just have to come through so much soul-destroying waiting and sheer indifference. You have to just keep going until you get a second skin. Sometimes I just want to tell people to keep going, to wait and to grow those callipers a little bit., that they’ll get there.” Popical Island, the popular collective of friends that brought both Hanna and some of the Dublin indie scene’s most compelling contemporaries into the local music limelight, is sadly all but defunct today. Hanna’s been somewhat

critical of the group in the past, but insists his complaints came from a good place. “I love those guys. We drifted together as bordering on inseparable friends, and I guess it drifted apart in a similar way. It was very difficult to push yourself there, and I felt like they should have wanted more,” Hanna explains. “I regret saying some of the things I did about them, I was quite critical in interviews, and I think it upset some of them. But it came from a place of love. L o v e and

anger are very close together. It’s not gone, but it’ll certainly be quiet for some time.” As for reaching that much-desired success? “I have my yardstick,” Hanna tells us. “It’s to headline a certain venue of a certain size. I don’t want to say where, but I haven’t got there yet. Until I get there, it’ll be about pushing hard, because that’s what you have to do.” Paddy Hanna’s second solo album ‘Frankly, I Mutute’ is out on March 2.

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PICK OF THE WEEK THE KOOKS

@ THE OLYMPIA THEATRE ENGLISH pop rock band The Kooks bring their ‘Best Of’ tour to The Olympia Theatre on January 18, 19 and 20 2018. Tickets priced from €40.05 including booking fee and €1 restoration levy.

BEST OF THE REST JANUARY 18 (Thursday) Ones to Watch - Upcoming music festival @ Whelan’s, €5 Whelan’s annual January showcase aims to bring together a host of local musical newcomers to showcase their craft across several stages. A bargain chance to see future stars, it’s €5 per evening, or €10 for all four nights (Thursday to Sunday). Check Whelan’s social media for the (often lateannounced) acts and timetable breakdown.

Three Trapped Tigers @ The Bowery, €20 Escape the Fate + Set to Stun + Shields UK @ Voodoo Lounge, €20

Michael Buckley’s Dublin Standard Time @ Bruxelles, €10 JANUARY 19 (Friday) Little Green Cars @ Pavilion Theatre, €26 With beautiful harmonies about life and love, Little Green Cars are a unheralded gem of Irish music just waiting to be uncovered. Expect beautiful vocals, loud-quiet melodrama and an understated cool.

The Kooks @ The Olympia Theatre, €40-45 Ones to Watch - Upcoming music festival @ Whelan’s, €5 Robotrock @ The Grand Social Davina and the Messengers @ The Button Factory, free

JANUARY 20 (Saturday) Cloud Castle Lake @ Bellobar, €14 Chilled and understated, Cloud Castle Lake play with tones and understated complexity on their sophisticated fuzzy indie tracks. Think intricate, quietly memorable post-rock. Ones to Watch - Upcoming music festival @ Whelan’s, €5 Little Green Cars @ Pavilion Theatre, €26 The Kooks @ The Olympia Theatre, €40-45 The Kahoots @ The Button Factory, free JANUARY 21 (Sunday) August Alsina + Tone Stith @ The Olympia Theatre, €28 Ones to Watch - Upcoming music festival @ Whelan’s, €5

Mary Coughlan @ Vicar Street, €33 JANUARY 23 (Tuesday) Lau @ Whelan’s, €20 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyles, €6 JANUARY 24 (Wednesday) Wallis Bird @ Whelan’s, €22 Wallis Bird’s relocation to Germany was a huge loss to Irish music - she’s a wonderful live musician who used to pop up effervescently all over the city. Fortunately she’s regularly back, and her jubilant live show of leftfield acoustic pop is unmissable and wonderful.

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams @ Upstairs at Whelan’s, €16.50

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THE POST

A press worth opening SET in a time when almost everybody still bought newspapers and ‘fake news’ wasn’t yet a widespread denial of reality, The Post (Cert 12A, 115 mins) is director Spielberg’s love letter to journalistic integrity. Stars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep excel as The Washington Post’s editor and publisher respectively, as they mull over tough choices in what they can can – and should – publish in the paper.

Playing a grieving but determined mum seeking justive over her murdered daughter, Frances McDormand yet again steals the show with her tough but very human character. McDormand’s intensity anchors the film, creating someone who’s not always likeable, but always worth rooting for.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: RAW, INTENSE ROLES IMPRESS

A three-mendous film

FRANCES McDormand is a force to be reckoned with in Martin McDonagh’s intimate epic, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Cert 15A, 115 mins). The filmmaker’s third feature-length outing, Three Billboards is a film mired in all sorts of tragedy, delving into characters as they grieve over the loss of a loved one, and others as they come to terms with their own approaching demise. Yet from all this pain, McDonagh finds a way to inspire joy, provoke lasting contemplation and deliver effortless laughs with razor-sharp wit and deep, dark humour. Sick of the local law enforcement’s lacklustre efforts in hunting down her daughter’s murderer, Mildred Hayes (McDormand) rents out three billboards on the outskirts of town, plastering them with

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a damning message aimed squarely at the town’s sheriff, William Willoughby ( Woody Harrelson). More so than the sheriff himself, Mildred’s controversial act is a smack in the face to his secondin-command, Officer Dixon (Sam Rockwell) – a violent drunk at whom accusations of racism are frequently levelled. Though intended to light a fire under the town’s lawmen, Mildred’s act of defiance sends shockwaves throughout Ebbing, revealing its inhabitants at their best, their repugnant worst and their most devastatingly human. Crafted with a precision

honed over two solid directorial efforts, an Oscar-winning short and a celebrated playwriting career, McDonagh’s tightly woven narrative catches us off guard time after time, like an unpredictable series of devious chess moves. Ev e r y s u r e f o o t e d dramatic step, insignificant as some may feel, has a part to play in Three Billboards. This is masterful filmmaking: heartbreaking and emotional, but never sentimental; leisurely paced but never sluggish; didactic and intensely thought-provoking, but never heavy-handed. Each player in this expansive cast turns in a performance that will likely sit at the critical zenith of their filmographies for years to

Co-star Woody Harrelson has a surprisingly affecting role as an ‘inept’ sheriff

come. While the ostensible adversary from word one (if Mildred’s billboards are to be taken at face v a l u e ) H a r r e l s o n ’s Sheriff Willoughby is perhaps the story’s most compassionate figure – an instigator of certain acts both calculated and considerate; acts that push the narrative in directions we never expect. Rockwell’s Officer Dixon is drunken, violent and erratic – an unstable buffoon and a seeming bigot. And yet, coupled with McDonagh’s deft, authentic approach to crafting his

characters, Rockwell’s Golden Globe-winning performance moulds D i xo n ’s d e s p i c a b l e presence into something genuinely human; against all odds, we find ourselves quietly rooting for this idiot. Ultimately, however, Three Billboards is all about Mildred – all about Francis McDormand’s powerful, tragic and inspiring performance. T here’s something almost Terminator-like about Mildred’s intensity, her perseverance through grief and unquenchable thirst for justice. L i ke t h e b e s t dramatic turns, we know instinctively that no one else could play Mildred and, accordingly, McDormand gives us one of the year’s finest performances. As with McDonagh’s Irish-set

plays, Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri exists in a kind of imagined America, somewhere between reality and what an outsider perceives looking in. Consequently, unbound to questions of authenticity, his story manages to say more about modern America than any exercise in precise realism ever could. From the offset, we’re never sure where Three Billboards will end up. This is a story laden with twists; twists both in narrative and our own perception, twists that provoke a change in our outlook on life and, as only the greatest films do, provoke a change in us on a fundamental level, leaving us a different person to the one that entered the cinema. These day, few films hold that power.

Verdict: 10/10

THE LAST JEDI

Still a Forceful franchise MARK Hamill excels as an older, jaded Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi (Cert 12A, 155 mins) – just one of several good points about the latest Star Wars film. Although it’s not as focused and tightly edited as its predecessor, there’s something spinetingling about seeing the late Carrie Fisher (as General Leia) in her final film. Oh, and our own Skellig Islands look great as Luke’s home, too!

JUMANJI

A jungle-icious update NOT quite a reboot of the classic Robin Williams film, but more of a reimagining drawing inspiration from it, Jumanji (Cert 12A, 119 mins) turns out to be a surprisingly fun romp through the Jumanji universe. Again taking a core premise of kids getting sucked into a game, some older teens find themselves trapped in their gaming alter egos, and forced to survive in the Jumanji jungle world.

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TRAVEL Palacio Estoril Sports &

Just the sight of

Performance, Portugal

Amanpuri Awareness Immersion’s pool in Thailand is relaxing

The Retreat Costa Rica Yoga, Costa Rica

Ayii Anargyri Healing, Cyprus

WELLNESS: TREAT YOUR BODY AND MIND TO THE INVIGORATING BREAK YOU DESERVE

Make your new year plans a glorious, relaxing reality  SYLVIA POWNALL Travel Editor

HOW many times have you heard the phrase, “New Year, New You”? “More than one too many” is the probable answer. Nonetheless, with the focus firmly on health, fitness and well-being, one of your resolutions could be a health or fitness holiday – combining a love of travel with other positive habits. Here are just a few recommendations, courtesy of the experts at Health & Fitness Travel ...

The Sports Performance Break – Palacio Estoril Sports & Performance, Portugal The five-star resort Palacio Estoril on the sunny coast of Cascais offers spor ts enthusiasts an opportunity

to overcome physical and mental barricades, enhancing performance and refining skill. Tr e a t m e n t s i n cl u d e physiotherapy and Chinese medicine to give guests improved posture and wellbeing. The programme also focuses on nutritional performance enhancement, p r ov i d i n g a l l t h e t o o l s necessary to achieve athletic goals.

The Luxury Beach Spa Break – Amanpuri Awareness Immersion, Thailand Amanpuri is hidden amidst palm-fringed, white sand beaches, and architecture inspired by ancient Ay utthayan culture and oozes timeless luxury. The awareness immersion programme, guided by a

former Buddhist monk, is a meditative experience encouraging the renewal of internal focus, synchronising the mind, body and soul. Indulgent spa treatments (such a s cra nia l sa cra l therapy) complement the programme, along with unrivalled nutritional support.

The Yoga Trip – The Retreat Costa Rica Yoga, Costa Rica The Retreat is a Costa R ican haven set among quartz mountains and lush vegetation. Master the asanas and find inner peace with daily private and group yoga practices. For beginners and advanced yogis alike, a week of seclusion and serenity will be beneficial both physically and mentally, improving f lexibility, strength, and

balance, as well as emotional clarity and stress. This healthy yoga escape also includes a hike, wellness workshops, a healing massage and a trip to a local farmers’ market.

The Mediterranean Healthy Escape – Ayii Anargyri Healing, Cyprus A boutique hotel amid a valley of mature trees in the village of Miliou, Cyprus, Ayii Anargyri promotes an idyllic location for a healthy healing escape. Restore well-being as you harness the time-tested, natural healing powers of the area’s mineral-rich waters. Find profound calmness and tranquility through hydrotherapy treatments such as underwater massage, and treat ailments in the phlebology, kinesiotherapy,

and rheumatology pools. The healing waters are also utilised in spa therapies such as the indulgent mud therapy cocoons and massages.

The Safari and Yoga Break – Karkloof Safari & Yoga, South Africa Combining passions for yoga and nature, this takes you to one of the most exceptional and unspoilt areas of South Africa and i n c o r p o r a t e s t wo g a m e drives. With daily yoga classes, mountain biking, fishing, and guided hikes, finding your connection with nature and developing inner peace has never come more naturally.

The Trip of a Lifetime – Ultimate Around the World One-Year Wellness Trip This is an unbeatable opportunity, both in terms of experience and sheer luxury. Enjoy yoga on private island ‘parrot cay’ one week, then scuba diving in The Great Barrier Reef the next. Other highlights include ayurvedic therapy in India, hiking in Utah and a guided tour of Istanbul’s architecture. With more than 20 stops on this year-long voyage, you will be both vastly cultured and a master of your own health and fitness. At €156k per person, however, you might want to check your Lotto ticket first ...

Some flights can be arranged from Dublin depending on the destination, others depart from London. For advice, further guidance and booking, see www healthandfitnesstravel. com, or telehone 0044 203 397 8891.

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FastSport MUCKROSS AND ANVILLE ADVANCE: MUCKROSS Park and Mount Anville will contest the Leinster schoolgirls Senior Premier League hockey semi-finals on January 23 following victories last Friday over Wesley College and St Andrew’s. Muckross won through in a shootout after normal time had ended 2-2. They had led 2-0 via Isabelle Maleady and Louise McGrane before Wesley stormed back through Lynne Pomeroy and Aisling Ellis. But the Donnybrook school prevailed in the eighth round of the shootout to advance. In the second semi-final, Natasha Twomey scored twice for Mount Anville in addition to one from Grace Keane to see them win out 3-1 against St Andrew’s for whom Robyn Lewis had given a lifeline with 20 minutes to go.

BASKETBALL: UCD MARIAN SEE OFF TEMPLEOGUE BY A MASSIVE 19 POINTS

Liapakis underplays victory in cup final dress rehearsal

 KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com

UCD MARIAN maintained their lead at the top of the Men’s Super League following an 85-66 point win over Black Amber Templeogue at Belfield last weekend, while Pyrobel Killester racked up the scores to remain on the heels of their Dublin rivals. The win sees them stay top ahead of Garveys Tralee Warriors on points difference but with two games in hand, and three points clear of Killester in third with one game in hand. Dan James, Barry Drumm and Mike Garrow all impressed in front of the hoop to give UCD a 10-point lead going into the half-time break. The second half was even more comfortable for the home team as they kept the score board ticking over nicely to secure their eleventh league win of the campaign. Speaking after the game, UCD manager Ioannis Liapakis spoke about the overriding feeling he experienced after the victory, with a number of big games for his side during

Killester bounced back from last week’s defeat to see off KUBS. Picture: Martin Doherty

the month of January. “Relief because af ter a huge weekend last week, it is always difficult in the next game even if you play against one of the league’s top teams,” Liapakis said afterwards. “I think we did a great job defensively, which is natural for us. That helped us to win

the game by this score.” The two teams will meet again at the National Basketball Arena in a few weeks time when they descend on Tallaght to determine who will be crowned this year’s Hula Hoops National Cup champions. However, with a league fix-

ture still to contest between now and then, Lapiakis is looking no further than the next game. “This game is history now. The only thing we have in our heads right now is the next ‘final’ down in Maree. The past week, we didn’t talk at all about the cup final and we are

not going to talk about it this week either. The only thing we have right now is Maree,” said Liapakis. Killester recovered from their cup semi-final defeat to UCD the previous week to record a 103-77 point victory over local rivals KUBS BC. Griffith College Swords Thunder also secured the win on the road to Belfast Star, while a whopping 47 points from Demetrius Proby was enough to drive DCU Saints home to a 103-77 point win over fellow Dubliners, Eanna. Meanwhile, in the Women’s Super League Courtyard Liffey Celtics kept the pressure on DCU Mercy at the top of the league with a 77-57 win away to NUIG Mystics. T he victor y sees them remain second, behind DCU on points difference but having played a game more. Killester remain in midtable, however, after suffering a crushing 58-102 defeat to UCC Glanmire in Clontarf. The Cork team controlled the game throughput and hit an impressive 61 points in the second half to keep their league hopes alive.

Dublin trio advance in hockey’s Irish Senior Cup  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

Mitch Darling on the attack for Three Rock Rovers against Cookstown. Picture: Adrian Boehm

LEADING Dublin trio Pembroke, Three Rover Rovers and Glenanne all advanced in the Irish Senior Cup last Saturday with wins over Ulster opposition. For a second week running, Pembroke put their fans through the ringer against mid-table Ulster Premier opposition. Last week, they just scraped by South Antrim 4-3. On Saturday, it was Mossley’s attempts at a giant killing and a double of Jordan Robinson and an Aaron

Boyd effort meant they they went toe-to-toe with their illustrious visitors. It sent their quarter-final tie to a shoot-out with normal time ending 3-3, matching goals from Harry Spain, Cian Murphy and Keith O’Hare. Pembroke prevailed 4-3 in the shoot-out, making them the first semi-finalist in the competition this year. In the quarter-finals, meanwhile, Three Rock advanced to an away date against Cork C of I thanks to a strong 5-2 win over Cookstown with Mitch Darling’s individual goal the highlight.

He broke 75 metres forward before turning a couple of defenders inside out and then picked out the top corner. It made it 4-2 after Rovers had found the Co Tyrone side a tough one to shake off. John Mullins and Jody Hosking had them 2-0 up inside 10 minutes and they led 3-1 at the break thanks to a close range finish from Ben Walker. but Michael Kerr and Greg Allen goals kept Cookstown interested until Darling’s goal. Daragh Walsh added a lovely final goal to close out the result.

Lisnagarvey eliminated Railway Union at the third attempt after two frozen dates, Sean Murray and Matthew Nelson doing the damage in a 2-0 win, scoring once in each half. EYHL leaders Glenanne proved far too strong for Queen’s in a 6-0 win with Shane O’Donoghue bagging a brace with further goals from Shannon Boucher, Adam Clayton, Eddie O’Malley and Neil Byrne. The Glens face Monkstown in the next round while Garvey will face YMCA - the last remaining Leinster Division One side.

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Lansdowne into Bateman final again after 86 years LANSDOWNE will contest their first Bateman Cup final since the headquarters club last lifted the trophy in 1931, with defending champions Cork Constitution providing the opposition over the weekend of April 21-22. It will be an all-Division 1A decider after the Dublin outfit avoided a potential banana skin with a 34-15 win against Sligo. The Connacht side were still very much still in the hunt when trailing 14-8 at half-time. Fullback Jack Keegan opened their account with a third-minute penalty, which whetted the big crowd’s appetite at Hamilton Park. Despite the hosts protesting that Lansdowne loosehead Greg McGrath was boring in, the visitors forced a penalty try from scrum pressure, before Sligo edged ahead on the 20-minute mark when they injected pace through their backs and centre Mark Rooney scored in the corner. Keegan, who had missed an earlier penalty, was off target with the difficult conversion and Lansdowne replied with a timely 36th-minute try. A well-executed lineout maul saw their Connacht-capped hooker Jack Dinneen touch down with Scott Deasy converting for a 14-8 lead. The sides swiftly swapped tries on the resumption as this entertaining contest continued to ebb and flow. From a poor Sligo exit, Lansdowne winger Daniel McEvoy ran back a kick at searing pace, jinking in and out to break clear and score a brilliant try by the posts. Despite losing lock Ciaran Cassidy to the sin-bin for taking a player out from the restart, 14-man Sligo dug their heels in and a fine move, finished off by winger Philip Carter, kept their hopes alive at 21-15 down. Lansdowne went for the corner from penalties but the recent Connacht Senior Cup champions defiantly held out, and out-half Deasy was soon called upon to go for the posts and give the visitors a nine-point cushion. Mike Ruddock’s men have been a class apart in the Ulster Bank League’s top flight so far this season and their strength in depth, including some strong-carrying forwards on the bench, allowed them to seal the result with two late unconverted tries from Charlie Butterworth and Harry Brennan.

Italian job offers new footballing pathway John Deans speaks to the Dublin Gazette about how Irish players can find a different route to the professional ranks  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

JOHN DEANS is using his international contacts to try and introduce a new wave of young Irish players to a more unusual path to professionalism: Italy. He aims to provide an alternative pathway to the typical plan to move to the UK as teenagers and the high attrition rate it brings. He is using the Italian contacts he made whilst working with Woods in an ambitious attempt a different method, working with contacts built up as a long time employee of UK agent Derek Woods. “I’ve been involved in football a long time,” Deans told the Dublin Gazette. “I have been trying to get these contacts

to take a look at some players for a few years, and finally I got a call in 2016 from a guy at Roma. He said he was coming over to take a look at some lads, and bringing some other scouts with him.” It was to be a slow process but one that holds plenty of promise for the young Irish players involved. “I set up three or four games in July 2016 and some agents came over to look at them. The players come from outside of the typical big youth clubs that have scouts regularly watching them in Ireland like St Kevin’s and St Joseph’s. “A lot of the players that are coming out to Italy this time come from less obvious clubs; I have lads from areas like Harold’s

Cross, Kevin Street, St Francis and Tallaght.” The games that started the process took place in Dublin in 2016 and saw just under 90 players take part. The Italian visitors chose to invite 24 players out to Italy to have another look at them. In August 2017, 120 players trialled with two dozen chosen by Italian coaches for further scrutiny. To allow for issues such as the language barrier and initial integration difficulties, Deans will be taking out two groups of 12 through January and February, the first of which arrived in Naples earlier this week. Rather than heading in smaller numbers, as is typical, the Irish lads have created ‘teams’ who have been training together

The Irish contingent that arrived in Italy earlier this week for a unique trials experience.

over the last few weeks. “They all know each other, and have been training at Sacred Heart FC, who kindly lent us their facilities for the last six weeks to work on the trip,” Deans said. “We’ll be playing 27 kilometres outside of Naples against Under-17 teams like Atletico Sorrento and Benevento, teams that play in Serie B or Serie C of Italian football, though Benevento are currently bottom of Serie A. We’ll also be playing a university team. “We don’t want to be playing the academies from the really top teams as we have to give the team a chance to show what they can do. There are one or two who I think this could go a lot further and scouts from really big clubs will be there, includ-

ing Roma and Napoli. “Lots of boys travel to the UK and end up being released after two or three years,” Deans explains of the issues facing young soccer players trying to go pro. “They bring you over at 14 and often release you at 16. The releases are actually coming from the chairmen as it costs £30,000 to £40,000 to bring a player over for a year, pay a wage, train them, and keep them in food and accommodation. “If the next year group come through and look better, players get let go. They come back from the level they’ve been at, take a look at the League of Ireland, and a lot of them decide to just give it up. Over in Italy, the Serie B and Serie C clubs survive by selling players. They’re very much routes to the bigger clubs, so it’s a great chance for the boys.” Deans has been helped in his endeavours by a number of businesses that are sponsoring his Italian trip, including Frank Keane Liffey Valley, Facility Support Services, Tritech Engineering and John Ward Construction, as well as through the lend of those Sacred Heart FC facilities. “The reality of professional soccer is something people often don’t really understand,” he concludes. “It really is dog eat dog, and we’re going to have to get things right going forward in this country.”

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Rock edge out Tullamore with thrilling one point win BLACKROCK edged out Tullamore 23-22 at Stradbrook in the most entertaining of the women’s All-Ireland league games to be played over the weekend. It was a hard-fought battle that could have gone either way but the scoring heroics of Hannah O’Connor ensured that Rock, resplendent in their new kit, prevailed by a single point. O’Connor’s penalty from 35 metres out edged the hosts in front in the closing stages and try as they might, Tullamore could not muster a response. Blackrock were boosted by the return of Carmela Morey and Debbie Clarke to the starting XV for the club’s first league outing of the calendar year. Ann-Marie Rooney got the first try on the board for the Dubliners with an incredible solo try from outside the 22. The remainder of the winners’ scores came from the excellent O’Connor who chipped in with three tries and that vital penalty at the death. Rock, who have moved back up to fifth in the table, will look to build on this performance and result in the coming weeks, while Tullamore, whose scores included a Ciara Farrell effort and a penalty try, will be disappointed to begin 2018 by slipping to seventh overall. Railway Union, meanwhile, took full advantage of UL Bohs’ 19-0 defeat to Old Belvedere when they recorded a comprehensive 67-0 triumph over Highfield to move back to the top of the table. It was an excellent all-round display from the Sandymount side and they were deserving winners, dominating from the first whistle to the last. “It’s a difficult time of year, with Six Nations camps and the Irish Sevens flying out to Sydney on the morning of the match, but it gives a great opportunity for players to step up when the internationals are gone,” said Railway director of rugby John Cronin. Rachel Healy, Daisy Earle and Meaghan Kenny certainly stepped up and all got on the scoresheet in an 11-try victory as Railway powered their way back to the summit. Highfield started the game slowly and their tackling left a lot to be desired early on.

Christy McElligott, left, at the launch of Bohemians amputee football with new recruits and Dublin Mayor Micheal Mac Donncha

Amputee football league launches  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND’S amputee football league will get underway in late February with the FAI’s Christy McElligott keen to invite further players to take part. The first season will open with Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers and Cork City as the three teams. Ireland has had an international amputee football team for sometime, and last year that team – in the form of a club side – travelled regularly to the UK to compete in their league, in the

absence of an Irish offering. That was an expensive undertaking and didn’t encourage more players to get involved. McElligott – formerly a St Patrick’s Athletic and Ballymun United player who lost his leg shortly after winning the FAI Junior Cup with United – hopes the new tournament will draw in new players and expand competition for the international side. In amputee football, all outfield players play with crutches, having either had a leg amputated, or been born without one. The crutches are treated much like hands and

VHI PARKRUN Gillick and McCaffrey’s star turn at Bushy Park BUSHY Park, Terenure hosted a special parkrun event last weekend as Vhi celebrate their partnership with the organisation. Vhi Ambassador David Gillick and Dublin Ladies Footballer, Sarah McCaffrey led a warm up for participants before completing the 5km free event. Parkrunners enjoyed refreshments post event at the Vhi Relaxation Area where a physiotherapist took participants through a post event stretching routine. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

playing the ball with them is considered a handball except where accidental. Arm amputees are incorporated into the game as goalkeepers and, at international level, the game is seven-a-side. “We’ve spread the international players across the new teams to even things up,” McElligott tells us. “We’ll start off with the three teams, playing a series of round robin games at each of their home grounds. I have 40 players on my database who might get involved, so we could expand quickly. If we do, I hope to have two tiers.” “The League of Ireland

clubs have been great in really embracing the idea, and they could easily end up with two teams each, one in each of those two tiers. That would help with bringing in people, and they can start playing at a lower level, away from the international players. “While we don’t need international players for Ireland at the moment, I think it’s very important that the current players are put under a bit of pressure. They might be a bit comfortable with their places at the moment. “This will add to competition. We’ll play a league with a series of round robin games to

start with, at the different venues – Dublin, Cork, then Dublin again – and when the league comes to an end, we’ll run a cup tournament, too, and then have a couple of months off. That’s the plan.” “I’ve always said football is the best medicine,” McElligott concludes. With an entirely new league about to unroll under the stewardship of a passionate ex-professional player and amputee, it’s clear he believes it.” You can get in touch with the Irish amputee football team through their website, Facebook and Twitter pages.

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SOCCER: LATE EQUALISER SEES CLOVER NAB POINT

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Leon and Lewins lead way for Ballyogan The Firhouse Sunday Senior side

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FIRHOUSE Clover grabbed a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw with reigning champions St Mochtas in the LSL Senior 1 Sunday at Porterstown last weekend. The draw was the second in a row for Clover after also scoring a late goal the previous week to share the spoils at home to Portmarnock AFC. After finishing in a disappointing eight position last season, Clover got off to a decent start by winning five of their first seven games. However, they now have just one victory out of the next five league games to leave them sitting sixth. Carl Forsyth got the visitors off to a great start by finding the back of the net after just five minutes. However, the Saints got themselves back on level terms five minutes later when Dean Kelly hit the crossbar after magnificent play from Alan McGreal to set him up.

David Somers reacted quickest to the rebound to finish past the keeper. Clover then had opportunities to restore their lead with the best coming after 18 minutes when Darren Forsyth chipped towards goal, but Morgan Cranley produced an excellent save to keep his effort out. He had another chance for a second goal two minutes later but he put his shot wide with just Cranley to beat. In a game that was starting to swing from end to end, Mochta’s went up the other end of the pitch and appealed for a penalty when Dean Kelly was bundled over. The referee waved play on, however, and the game went into the break with the sides level after Ciaran Ryan had an effort blocked with the goal at his mercy. Neither side grabbed the game by the horns during the opening stages of the second half, with Kelly’s chip the first big chance of the half on 75 minutes. Mochta’s sensed the

game was there for the taking and moved up a couple of gears to put their opponents under greater pressure. They eventually got their reward on 80 minutes when Anthony Murphy met Philip Hughes free into the box and powered a header past Ian Molloy and into the roof of the net. Firhouse looked to hit back and equalised five minutes from time when Ror y O’Connor pro-

duced a sublime finish to ensure his team would leave Porterstown with a share of the spoils. The draw leaves Clover mid-table but with table toppers Killester United just eight points ahead, anything is still possible with a good run of victories. Clover will next be in action this weekend when they travel to Cork to take on Leeds AFC in the fourth round of the FAI Intermediate Cup.

BALLYOGAN Celtic secured a vital win as they battle against relegation from the AUL Division 1 Saturday, with a 3-1 victory away to bottom side Dublin Celtic last weekend. The visitors had an early opportunity when a long ball was played through and the home keeper rushed to the edge of the box in an attempt to clear. After a rebound off two players, the ball eventually fell to a Ballyogan attacker but his effort to squeeze home from a tight ankle went out off the bottom of the post. Celtic then fluffed a couple of half chances before Leon Ryan scrambled the ball across the line to give Ballyogan the lead. The initial effort on goal was parried into the middle of the box by the keeper, but Ryan managed to get to the ball just before a defender to nudge it home. Graham Lewins should have doubled Ballyogan’s advantage shortly afterwards but his shot was hit straight at the keeper. However, when a Celtic defender failed to clear the ball properly, Lewins nicked back in to set up a teammate for another effort on target. The striker eventually grabbed the goal his performance deserved, and it was a goal the Dublin Celtic keeper will not want to see again. The move was started by a pass into the feet of striker Ryan, who did well to find Lewins with a ball into the box. The keeper, sensing danger, rushed from his line to close down the Ballyogan man, but an ill-advised slide on astroturf saw the keeper flop to the ground and Lewins rounded him with ease. A defender attempted to prevent the goal, but Lewins simply nut-megged him before nonchalantly chipping over the despairing dive of another opposing player. Both sides then created a number of opportunities before Celtic pulled with back through Cathal Foley’s excellent curl into the bottom corner. However, Ballyogan secured the points through man of the match Ryan’s second of the game as he received a pass inside the box, took a touch, and coolly slotted under the keeper. Elsewhere, Ballyogan’s AUL Senior Saturday side produced a great comeback to share the spoils with Railway Union in a clash of second versus third at Park Avenue in Sandymount. Colm Hudson, Mark Shaw, Gary Monaghan and Phil Nolan all scored to put Railway 4-1 up with an hour on the clock. However, David Lane kicked off an emphatic scoring spree that saw Ballyogan take the lead after strikes from Thomas Hennessy, Aaron Byrne, Michael Sullivan and Leon Ryan. It looked like Ballyogan had stolen all three points but the home side managed to salvage something from the game through Peter Love’s late equaliser.

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MARTIAL ARTS: TERENURE WOMAN GOING ALL OUT FOR OLYMPICS

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CBC Monkstown and Wesley juniors through CBC Monkstown put seven tries on scoreless Wilson’s Hospital (43-0) in the first of a Bank of Ireland Vinnie Murray Senior Cup first round double header at Donnybrook. They were moving at more than a point a minute when leading by 24 through tries from right wing Theo Brady, full-back Harry Shaw, prop Tadhg St Ledger-Quinn and a stunning individual effort from flanker Niall Scully. There was a gap in class but not in commitment as Wilson’s captain William Ashmore and flanker Alex Kenny flew to the tackle and outhalf Ryan McHugh bumped off defenders and kicked creatively. When Daniel Montayne was binned, it did open up space for Wilson’s to attack. They just couldn’t take full advantage. Shaw made it a double and in the 42nd minute replacements Jake Doherty and Eoghan Grehan completed the victory. In the second match-up, Wesley took time to shake off St Patrick’s, Navan, 29-12, eventually getting on top in the second-half. Initially, it looked like Wesley were going to put on a clinic from their two tries from props Peter Costello and Noah Young, the second converted by scrum-half Jack Atkinson, for 12-0 in the 15th minute. They had to think again when the Navan boys struck back in fine style, engineering tries for impressive full-back Cian McBride and prop Patrick McLoughlin, centre Ciaran Morgan’s extras making it a tied game at the interval. Wesley replacement Harry Fanning provided the spark for their third try and hooker Jamie Kavanagh added their fourth, for Atkinson to convert, for 24-12 in the 55th minute before centre Luke Fitzpatrick closed it out. The winners now move on to a quarter-final with Kilkenny College, who had it all their way in a 47-0 whitewash of Coláiste Bhride, from Carnew, at Co. Carlow FC. It was a bright display from out-half Craig Strong that guided the Marble City kids, providing 17 points, including one of the seven tries. There was a double from wing Matthew Hodgins and further tries by flanker Chris Reynolds, prop Adam Earle, winger William Seale and replacement Keegan Bradley.

Caradh O’Donovan in action in 2017

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FOR Caradh O’Donovan, 2018 really is a new sporting start. The former world champion kickboxer has given up her first sporting love, and will be chasing a new dream: qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she hopes to medal. Along the way, she’s hoping to inspire children to start on a sporting journey that the Terenure woman began 21 years ago, at the age of 12. The sporting change is driven, in part, by the presence of karate and not kickboxing at the Olympics, but also by O’Donovan’s desire to

recalibrate. She says she’s “losing interest” in kickboxing, and has “taken things as far as I can go”. “It’s the biggest decision I’ve made, but I’ve now gone 100 percent over to karate,” she explained. “The first few months were difficult, learning the differing approach and rules, and stuff, but now I’m fully focused on the karate only and it’s become a passion. I’m confident I’ll win my first medals soon.” O’Donovan has a long road ahead of her, one that begins in Copenhagen this weekend, as she prepares for the qualifiers that could take her

PRIMARY5 Campbell helps launch schools coaching gig FORMER St Francis player and Irish skipper Megan Campbell helped launch the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s programme with a pop-up training session at Scoil Mhuire CBS along with former Republic of Ireland footballer Keith Andrews. They provided a coaching masterclass to students from Scoil Mhuire CBS and St Vincent de Paul’s Girls NS. The five-a-side school blitzes are open to boys and girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class, and puts emphasis on fun and inclusivity. Register for by February 9 at www.fai.ie/primary5.

to Tokyo. Qualifying is a tough task: she’ll need to reach the top two in the world in her weight category (on average) across qualifying tournaments between July 2018 and April 2020 to guarantee a trip to Tokyo. Failing that, there’s the qualifying tournament right before the Japanese Olympics. She will also need to be the top ranked Irish fighter, as only one can travel from each nation. “It’s flat out for the Oly mpics now,” she explains. “There are two European Championships and a World Championship to think about between now and Tokyo,

as well as numerous qualifying tournaments all over the world. It’s an expensive proposition when you have relatively little financial backing.” On top of the physical challenges of training and fighting, O’Donovan also competes with crohn’s disease, a debilitating illness that can be somewhat managed through diet, but could strike hard at any (and potentially unfortunate) times. O’Donovan will be taking her experiences to a couple of dozen Dublin schools in the coming year, starting with St Malachy’s National School in Dublin 11, as she takes part in ‘Sports

for Schools’ and talks to primary school students about her experiences. The kids will train with a “sportivator” from the programme, before O’Donovan talks about her sporting experiences. “I’m hoping to inspire a few girls,” she tells us. “I remember meeting male sports stars when I was young, but not many female ones, and I couldn’t really imagine ‘growing up to be’ the men. “Things are definitely getting better, but this program is newly launching in Ireland and should have an impact. I hope through talks and demonstrations that I can help.”

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LADIES FOOTBALL: HIGH OCTANE START TO THE 2018 SEASON FOR DUBLIN

JUNIOR STARS

Navy and Blue classic THE Blue Dublin junior team following the Junior Dub Stars last weekend at DCU. The side featured Kilmacud Crokes’ Kate Murray, Naomh Olaf’s Eimear Mairtin who lined out in a 5-11 to 6-9 defeat to a Navy side that had Foxrock’s Elaine Bolger and Olaf’s Clara O’Sullivan in their starting line-up between the stars of the 2018 junior county championships. Picture: GAAPics.com

The Dublin ladies Gaelic football team following their win in the annual Dub Stars game. Picture: GAAPics.com

Stars come out at DCU SENIOR DUB STARS

Dublin 5-8 Dub Stars 4-7  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

THE DUBLIN ladies and the Dub Stars played out their annual pre-season contest on Sunday, and while it ended with substantial tallies on both sides and with a win for the county team, this was very much the game of two halves. In a patchy opening period, both sides looked – unsurprisingly – a little match-weary, as a strong-looking Dublin panel conceded plenty of possession, but were hardy in their defensive interference. They prevented stand out midfield performances from Sarah Fagan (Clontarf) and Jennifer Dunne (Cuala) from having the impact they perhaps should have. It was the more familiar face of a pitch-roaming Carla Rowe (Clann Mhuire) who did most of the damage for the county team, fisting in to polish off a fluent move from close range for the first

points of the contest, adding a point late on in the half, and looking consistently dangerous throughout. Rowe’s frees looked a little rusty, but her general play stood out, with Eabha Rutledge (K ilmacud Crokes) and a high, swirling late score from Rebecca McDonnell (Clanna Gael Fontenoy) giving the Dublin side the narrowest of half time leads. They’d been pegged back by a period of midhalf dominance from their challengers, with a welltaken goal from Niamh Rickard (Fingallians). followed by two frees from Dunne during a phase of play in which they probably should have scored more. In particular, Laura Nerney (Foxrock Cabinteely) broke clean through, only to fire high and wide when it looked easier to take a chance on beating the ever-outstanding Dublin ‘keeper Ciara Trant (St Brigid’s). The Dubs went in with a 1-3 to 1-2 lead. There were reams of changes at half time, giv-

ing Mick Bohan plenty to think about as the sides went all out for goals in a frantic second period. The now much-altered Dublin side were getting to grips with the contest up front, and fired in two goals early in the second half, with Noelle Healy (St Brigid’s) scoring one and key in another. She was later to be named player of the match. The pace continued, a further five goals still to come, with the likes of

Fiona Claffey (Foxrock Cabinteely) and Jess Tobin (Cuala) staking a claim for the challenging Stars team in front of the county manager by drilling home. For the Dubs, the goal of the game came via a superb volleyed finish from Danielle Lawless (St Sylvester’s), who let fly at a loose looking ball into the square to smash home Dublin’s fifth. The score, at this point, was becoming somewhat academic, and while there

will be doubts defensively as it rained second half goals, there’s clearly plenty of attacking talent for Bohan to ponder in the coming weeks, with several of his bigger-name forwards not even present at DCU for the contest. Dublin’s winning margin, ultimately, was 5-8 to 4-8, with the Dub Stars pulling a goal back with the very last kick of the game. In short, breathless entertainment.

CLUB NOTICEBOARD

BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results (January 11): numbers drawn were 2, 6, 14 and 24. No winner. Next Thursday’s jackpot is €1,600. Lotto joker €500. Winner of €100: Irene Kely c/o Karate, €50 Noel Corcoran, Summerhill, and Billy Cullen, BSJ. Joker consolation prize: The BSJ Rat Pack. Condolences to Derek McCullagh on the death of his mother Madeline; to Pat Smith on the death of brother Joe; to the Suttle family on the death of Barbara, to husband Simon, and children Anna, Tom and Helen all involved in the juvenile section of BSJ. The 35th AGM will take place on Friday, January 19 at 8pm. BSJ Nursery starts back on Saturday, January 20 at 9.15am on the AWP.

SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy, will return to training in St Laurence College at 10am this coming Saturday, January 20. Our Annual General Meeting will be held in St Anne’s Resource Centre Shankill at 8pm on Monday, January 29. We are having a table quiz in Brady’s Pub this Thursday, January 18 at 8pm; €40 for a table of four people. The ladies adult football team is going from strength to strength with all abilities catered for so check out our Facebook page and follow the link to the ladies Facebook group; e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve on 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team have ambitions to climb up through the league divisions so new players are always welcome; contact Kevin on 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club where everybody knows your name.

Danielle Lawless scores the opening goal. Picture: GAAPics.com

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Osgar O’Hoisin during his time with the Wisconsin Badgers. Picture: David Stluka

O’Hoisin’s Ireland call

Donnybrook star earns his place on the international tennis stage as he forms part of a new look Davis Cup team bound for Copenhagen

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SOUTHSIDER Osgar O’Hoisin is among a quartet of tennis players set to make their debut in the Irish Davis Cup team in their BNP Paribas Euro/Africa Zone Group II event against Denmark which will take place in the Birkerød Idraetscenter, outside Copenhagen on February 3 and 4. Peter Bothwell leads a new look Irish Davis Cup team with Simon Carr – son of former Dublin boss Tommy – O’Hoisin, Julian Bradley and Sam Bothwell all making their first appearances. It follows a range of top notch performances from the new breed at ITF professional events

held in Ireland last summer. Carr played some wonderful tennis to reach the semi-finals of the AIG Irish Open in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club and he also reached the last 16 of the US Junior Open in August. Peter Bothwell reached the finals of the doubles event at the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown International Championships in Carrickmines Tennis Club whilst his brother Sam reached the finals of the doubles event at the AIG Irish Open. Donnybrook’s O’Hoisin, who is currently in the States on a tennis scholarship, returned home for the summer period and reached the second round in singles of both professional events held in Dublin.

Bradley has completed his studies in the States and is currently competing on the professional circuit having reached the finals of an ITF Futures event in Serbia at the beginning of September. The Irish Davis Cup Captain Conor Niland said: “We have four new caps on this five-man team and I know that they are really excited about representing their Country in Davis Cup. I am really looking forward to competing again in Group II and working with this young enthusiastic team who are really excited about the challenge against Denmark.” Tennis Ireland Chief Executive Richard Fahey said “We have selected an excellent young team for the tie against Denmark and all

are extremely honoured to be representing their Country in the Davis Cup competition. “Obviously Denmark is a tough draw, especially as it is an away tie but we are looking forward to supporting the team as they head out to Denmark under the guidance of Conor.” Ireland beat Bulgaria 2-1 in a promotion playoff in Bulgaria last year securing Ireland’s place in Europe/Africa II for 2018. This is the first tie where the new Davis Cup trials will come into effect with play now taking place over two days and the best of three sets. The new format will see two singles matches played on the first day, and the doubles match followed by the two reverse singles matches on the second day.