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FAMILY’S HEARTFELT APPEAL THE FAMILY of a teenage girl who suffers from a rare, painful skin condition are appealing to the public to aid in raising awareness by wearing a special tattoo this week.

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SPORT FOOTBALL: Paul

Mannion embracing return to Dublin SFC after long six-year wait to get back to the top table. SEE P40

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Pictured at the launch of the book ‘Blazing a Trail’ - Irish Women Who Changed the World, written by Sarah Webb and illustrated by Lauren O’Neill which celebrates the women who fought to change history were Shirley Jack, Karin Nawijn and Hester Storm.

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Council blasted for refusing to help club Rosemount Mulvey FC ignored REBECCA RYAN

ROSEMOUNT Mulvey FC believe they are being “socially excluded and discriminated against” after the council refused an application for Sports Capital Funding by the club.

The local club were hoping for the

funding to go towards changing rooms, shower cubicles, upgrade the referee’s room and a meeting room.

As part of the application, the club needed the council to complete a ‘Landlord Letter Confirmation’ but a spokesperson for the council told Dublin Gazette: “Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

are not currently proposing to apply for Sports Capital Funding for Rosemount as we have not identified a need at this time.”

Spokesperson for Rosemont resident’s association, Gary Roberts is furious and said: “Year after year we are continually overlooked and we as a community feel that such blatant discrimination has now FULL STORY ON PAGE 2 reached its peak.”

Sailor returns to hero’s welcome A GOATSTOWN sailor has returned home to a hero’s welcome after attempting to be the first Irish man to sail around the world solo non-stop.

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NO COUNCIL ASSISTANCE FOR FUNDING FOR CLUB

Lack of support for funding slammed

Trick or Treat for Temple Street

REBECCA RYAN

ROSEMOUNT Mulvey FC are furious that Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) have decided not to assist the club with their application for Sports Capital Funding.

The local club were hoping for the funding to go towards changing rooms, shower cubicles, upgrade the referee’s room and a meeting room.

As part of the application, the club needed DLRCC to complete a ‘Landlord Letter Confirmation’ but a spokesperson for the council told Dublin Gazette: “Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council are not currently proposing to apply for Sports Capital

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Independent candidate for the Dundrum ward, Sean Mc Loughlin gives the thumbs down to the council decision not to assist the club with their application

Funding for Rosemount as we have not identified a need at this time.

“The county council has invested in substantial improvements in sports

facilities in the Rosemount area in the last 18 months including the purchase of the changing rooms and associated civil works for €96,000.

“We are fully supportive of the club and in this context, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with the club in the near future to discuss possible new developments, which may be eligible for future Sport Capital Funding.”

Spokesperson for Rosemont resident’s association Gary Roberts said other areas are getting funding and the locals feel they are being “discriminated against”.

“Serious work went into the application.

We were trying to get a meeting with the council for months and two days before the deadline we get an email to say ‘no, we haven’t identified a need’.

“We are completely perplexed to why the funding never appears to come down this direction.

“Year after year we are continually overlooked and we as a community feel that such blatant discrimination has now reached its peak.”

Local Minister Shane Ross said he hopes this issue can be resolved.

“Rosemount Mulvey FC is a superb sporting organisation. I hope the club and DLRCC can resolve any current difficulties to the benefit of the club and community.

“And I will be happy to assist them to do so.”

TESCO Ireland stores will be hosting ghoulishly great Trick or Treat for Temple Street events this Saturday, 27th October between 11-4pm.

Taking place in all 151 stores across Ireland, Tesco has set a national fundraising target of €100,000 to help buy new life-saving equipment for its charity partner, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

Tesco colleagues will be kitted out in costumes while they host Halloween parties at the front of each store with cake sales, face-painting, balloons and much more.

All funds raised by Tesco stores will purchase a new Ultrasound machine for Neurosurgery which will be used during neurosurgical procedures to get real-time views of the brain anatomy and thereby facilitating the removal of brain tumours and accurate placement of devices and shunts.

Aoife Donohoe, Head of Corporate Affairs at Tesco Ireland, said, “At Tesco we are excited to be hosting Trick or Treat for Temple Street in our stores. It is guaranteed to be a fun filled day in all of our stores, so pop in to pick up a treat and support the little heroes of Temple Street at the same time.”

Denise Fitzgerald, chief executive, Temple Street Foundation, said: “We’re thrilled once again to be part of such a fun Halloween fundraiser with our friends in Tesco.

“By supporting Tesco’s Trick or Treat fundraising events in-store you become part of Temple Street’s extraordinary circle of care that’s helping to transform little lives for the better every day.”

Temple Street has been Tesco Ireland’s charity partner since October 2014 and to date Tesco Ireland has raised €3.6million in aid of the little heroes of Temple Street.

Arthritis Ireland event in Dun Laoghaire a success ARTHRITIS Ireland held a special event at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire on Friday, October 5.

Mairead Shannon of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Branch of Arthritis Ireland told Dublin Gazette: “It was extremely well attended and successful with a lot of interest in the field of chronic pain, as there are so many sufferers in Ireland.”

Dr Declan O’Keeffe, who was at the forefront of setting up the first Pain Management Programme in St Vincent’s Hospital, spoke at the event on the approach to treating chronic pain in patients through education, research, improved diagnosis and management with particular focus on self-management.

He also discussed some of the exciting developments which he sees coming in this emerging field of medicine in the next few years.

Arthritis sufferers are among the 1.8 million people suffering with chronic pain in Ireland today.

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APPEAL: CALL FOR LOCALS TO WEAR SPECIAL BUTTERFLY TATTOO TO HELP CHARITY

Brave teenage girl’s ‘Butterfly skin’ appeal RACHEL D’ARCY

THE family of a teenage girl who suffers from a rare, painful skin condition are appealing to the public to aid in raising awareness by wearing a special tattoo this week.

14-year-old Claudia Scanlon from Whitehall Road in Terenure, has a severe form of the ‘butterfly skin’ disease EB, epidermolysis bullosa, which leaves 80% of her body covered in open wounds.

The genetic condition is so incredibly painful that the skin layers and internal body linings to blister and wound at the slightest

touch.

Claudia has to be bandaged almost from head to toe to protect her from everyday life, and is one of only 300 people in Ireland with EB, She is leading a campaign for National EB Awareness Week, which is currently running from October 22-28, encouraging the public to look at the person behind the illness.

Liz Scanlon, Claudia’s mum, said: “We are asking people to ‘see me - not EB’, the pain and constant bandaging are awful, but it is the lack of social acceptance that can be the most hurtful thing.”

Despite the difficulties that come with EB, Liz and Claudia’s dad Gary try to ensure that she has as normal of a life as possible while she studies for her Junior Cert at St Louis High School in Rathmines.

Liz said: “As a teenage girl she wants to be out in society but she can feel left out and she has been very hurt by being excluded.

“EB dictates her life, she can’t even take something as simple as a bus journey on her own, as she can’t risk a fall or being bumped into.

“With social media too, everything is about appearances which can be

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New choir members welcome

Claudia has a severe form of the ‘butterfly skin’ disease EB, epidermolysis bullosa

very tough, but beneath the bandages is a teenager with similar emotions, ideas and interests as others her age.”

Liz says the family have learned how to live with this incredibly painful and difficult condition.

“We have a massive acceptance of EB, instead of the illness we focus on the positive and what

Claudia can do.”

Debra Ireland, the charity that supports EB patients and their families, is asking people to show their support during National EB Awareness Week by picking up a Debra Butterfly Tattoo at Applegreen service stations, or to text the word BUTTERFLY to 50300 to make a €4 donation.

Debra Ireland provides day to day help and support for EB patients and their families.

Liz said: “The research Debra supports could transform the lives of people like Claudia and it is now at a stage where every euro can make a vital difference to the future lives of people living with this condition.”

HOLY Cross adult parish choir are welcoming new members.

Rehearsals take place weekly on Thursdays at 7.30pm Holy Cross Church in Dundrum.

The choir sings at 12 noon mass on Sundays from September to June and also the liturgical services during Easter and Christmas.

The choir said: “People who have experience of choral singing will find the weekly rehearsals and performance of a variety of sacred music rewarding. Those with little experience will find the choir a friendly, challenging place to improve their musical skills.”

If you would like to join the choir or if you would like more information, contact Marie on 0872248418 or Kay on 0863167847.

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STORM: McGUCKIN’S RACE CUT SHORT BY ENORMOUS STORM

Goatstown sailor returns home to hero’s welcome REBECCA RYAN

A GOATSTOWN sailor has returned home to a hero’s welcome after attempting to be the first Irish man to sail around the world solo non-stop.

Gregor McGuckin (32) set sail in France on 1 July for the 30,000 miles Golden Globe Race, which is most commonly known as the ‘Mount Everest of sailing races’.

There was an enormous storm on 21 September, 82 days into the race, and Gregor was forced out of the

competition when his boat suffered serious damage.

His yacht, the Hanley Energy Endurance, was rolled over twice, causing the two masts to snap in half.

His fellow competitor in the race, Indian naval commander Abhilash Tomy, who was also capsized and dismasted in the storm, suffered a very serious back injury and was unable to move or steer his yacht.

In a truly remarkable feat of seamanship and heroism, Gregor battled the storm for a brutal four days

and nights to get close to Tomy and attempt a rescue.

Gregor said: ‘’When I heard that Abhilash was in serious trouble I knew immediately that I had to do what I could.

“With the jury-rig on the Hanley Energy Endurance, I was only able to hand steer, which meant I had to be on deck in order to make any progress towards Abhilash. The weather conditions at this point were still appalling.’’

A French fisheries patrol vessel, the FPV Osiris managed to get to Tomy before

Irish sailor Gregor McGuckin with his father Randal McGuckin and his mother Lynne McGuckin in Dublin Airport.

Gregor did, who then sailed to evacuate Gregor from his yacht to prevent the need for a second rescue mission.

McGuckin and Tomy were treated at the medical

centre on Ile Amsterdam in the southern Indian Ocean and Gregor was taken to Perth in Australia to recover.

Gregor’s sponsor, Direc-

tor Dennis Nordon of Hanley Energy Managing, said they are “absolutely thrilled” to have Gregor home safely.

“All of us here are inde-

scribably proud of his bravery in unimaginably tough circumstances, and we are looking forward to continuing to support his endeavours.’’

Local road is potential death trap HILLCREST Road is a death trap waiting for a serious accident, according to a local councillor.

Concerns have been raised at a public meeting in Sandyford Community Centre this week about the Sandyford road.

Among the concerns are speeding, breaches of the

three-tonne limit, health and safety concerns for pedestrians on the footpaths and using the crossings. Locals also fear that if the road is going to be widened and footpaths installed, that it could take ten years “based on the Blackglen Road experience.”

Local councillor Chris

Curran (SF) said the council need to do more. “I believe that the council are not taking this seriously enough.

“They presented figures that suggested that the speeds were safe. But sometimes your eye can tell you more.

“The road is not wide enough for two vehicles and

it would only take one vehicle driving out of control to cause catastrophe.”

Local Councillor Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB) said: “I completely understand parents not allowing their children walk or cycle here and I feel for the Postman who has near misses on a daily basis, simply doing his job.

“My request earlier this year to have SLOW signs reinstated were carried out, and Council Road Engineers are well aware of my interest in progressing the widening of Hillcrest Road as a matter of urgency.”

A council spokesperson said: “Hillcrest Road has been identified as lacking in facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, and hence is listed as a Six-Year Road objective in the 2016-2022 County Development Plan.

A scheme will require the acquisition of adjoining land to provide space for improved footpaths and cycle facilities. However, funding for the improvement of Hillcrest Road is not included in the current Capital Projects Programme 2018-2020.

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SALLYNOGGIN

STILLORGAN : CONCERN OVER €10M FUND ‘RING-FENCED’ FOR POOL

Dlr launch 14 new homes for older persons

Minister Shane Ross and Cllr Deirdre Donnelly at Glenalbyn Swimming Pool Pictured at the official opening were Roseanna Mooney, resident with Cllr Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Picture: Peter Cavanagh

THERE is delight as 14 new homes are coming on stream for older persons in Sallynoggin.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council announced the completion of the new housing at Rochestown House which provides a further 12 new one-bedroom and two two-bedroom homes.

It is part of the council’s housing delivery target of 1,563 social housing units by 2021.

Funded under Rebuilding Ireland, the project is located in the former walled garden of Somerton House.

Along with earlier phases, the project has provided a total of 60 high quality new homes for older persons.

The new homes are

designed in a variety of styles using a warm brick and painted timber and are arranged around a courtyard with timber benches where residents can meet and socialise.

The grounds are landscaped, and residents can walk along meandering paths planted with new fruit trees, to recall the original use of the area as a kitchen garden for Somerton House.

The project was designed by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Architects Department and was built by Clancy Construction.

The second phase of the project won ‘Best Sustainable Building’ at the Royal Institute of Architects Ireland Architecture Awards in 2017.

‘Harbour debt not a threat to pool’ REBECCA RYAN

LOCAL Minister Shane Ross is hitting back at comments that Glenalbyn pool is in jeopardy because of the transfer of Dun Laoghaire Harbour to the council.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) took over the running of the company on October 3 and some local councillors said they are now faced with a huge financial burden.

The Irish Times reported that according to the local council, the €10m fund ring-fenced for Stillorgan pool may be scrapped because of “costs associated with Dun Laoghaire Harbour”.

In the report, council chief executive Philomena Poole said:

“The harbour really has created that degree of uncertainty. At this stage I couldn’t say that any project that is not already in contract can go ahead until such time as we have adequate information at our disposal.”

Catherine Martin TD said the chief executives’ comments are “deeply alarming” for the local community.

“The consequences which flow from this transfer as assessed by the chief executive are extremely worrying and at the very least appear to jeopardise the money ringfenced almost five years ago for the reopening of Glenalbyn Swimming Pool.

“This project must now be saved by formally putting in place a writ-

ten contract to rebuild Glenalbyn Pool to prevent Minister Ross’ actions from permanently closing the doors on this invaluable recreational facility.”

However, Minister Ross said there is a lot of “scare mongering” going on and he believes the pool is not in jeopardy as the transfer of the harbour is a net gain.

“Dun Laoghaire Harbour is a cash and asset rich amenity which is now in the competent hands of DLRCC. What the council is inheriting is a €2m cash pile. They are also inheriting assets worth up to €40m and they’re taking over a business with a new cash flow of €750,000. This is going to be a very cash rich deal for them and I think that’s being completely ignored.

“There will be obviously some normal maintenance work to be done on the harbour, but the latest figures I saw on that will be spread over ten years and will be nowhere near the absurd figures which are being quoted.

“The council will not be put in debt at all. They’re getting a real jewel in the crown. I have full confidence that this asset will develop and prosper.”

Minister Ross also stated that negotiations between both parties working toward the reopening of the pool are “progressing well, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated,” and that promises made by DLRCC concerning the funds ring-fenced for the pool will be honoured.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Prize winner Esme Henson

Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council pictured with the prize winners at the Primary Schools Drawing Competition Awards.

Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Prizes awarded to awesome artists Prize winners Martha Bray and Edel Murray from Monkstown Educate Together National School

Prize winner Lennon Dixon from Glasthule pictured with his mum Berniece

Prize winner Alec Ceno from Cabinteely pictured with his mum Aleine

Councillor Ossian Smyth, Edel Murray from Monkstown Educate Together National School and Mary Ruane, senior executive officer, Community and Cultural Development Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

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Barnardos launch new charity shop

BARNARDOS are officially launching a new charity shop in Dalkey today (Thursday).

The charity now has nine stores across Ireland in Dublin, Carlow, Wexford and Cork, which includes two boutique bridal stores in Dun Laoghaire and Wexford.

Retail operations and development manager at Barnardo’s Colette Miller said there is something in the shop for everyone.

“The shop is located at 1 Blue Court, Convent Road. It’s a fantastic location, just off the main street in Dalkey.

“Whether you’re on the lookout for a designer wardrobe item or would like a new book or general household items - it’s a treasure trove.”

If you would like to donate to Barnardos, you can find the locations for all at www. barnardos.ie/retail and simply bring your items to the store.

BALLYBRACK: LOCALS ADVISED TO REPORT INCIDENTS TO THE GARDAI

Warning over increase in gang attacks REBECCA RYAN

LOCALS in the Ballybrack area are being warned about a rise in vicious gang attacks in the area.

On the evening of Friday, October 12, two teenagers were allegedly set upon by a gang of teens armed with weapons in Cromlech Fields.

Distressed father Alan told 98FM Dublin Talks that his son Martin (13) and his friend were attacked on the way to the

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local chipper.

He said: “They left the house and about five minutes later the door flew open and it was his friend screaming for help.

Alan said he went to the

were young kids in the house. He closed the door and the gang hit the door and windows with the weapons.

“I opened the door again, and they ran off and smashed the back window in the car.”

Alan went onto the road in search of his son Martin.

“Luckily enough he was in the neighbour’s house.

They had my son penned in the garden and the husband of the woman came out and ran the lads away.”

Martin suffered serious damage to his eye.

“God knows what would have happened if that chap didn’t come out to help him. We could’ve been going to a funeral this week in reality. One of these days something like this will happen,” said Alan.

We could’ve been going to a funeral this week.

One of these days something like this will happen door and there were gangs of young lads with their hoods up with weapons, poles and shovels.

Alan screamed at them to get away saying there

The Cromlech Fields area. Picture: Google Maps

Local councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) said he is “exceptionally worried” about reports he has been getting of anti-social behaviour and public order issues right across the constituency.

“Unfortunately, it’s not an isolated incident. There was another recent incident on Glenageary Road upper where an individual was set upon after he confronted a group of youths, and he was older.”

Cllr Devlin advised locals to report every incident to gardai.

“The gardai have a public order unit that they are trying to police certain

black spots.

“Preferably gardai would be called before any damage or assault is carried out. People need to be vigilant and ring their local garda station at 999 or 112.”

Local councillor Hugh Lewis condemned the attack. He said: “This needs to be addressed at the grassroots level with

the appropriate level of intervention and investment aimed specifically at our young people to steer them away from the lure of gangs.”

There will be a public information meeting with the Joint Policing Committee on Tuesday, November 20 from 6.45pm to 7.30pm in the Talbot hotel in Stillorgan.

‘No Festival of inclusion events held in Dundrum’

A LOCAL councillor is criticising the recent Festival of Inclusion, for excluding Dundrum.

The council recently held the festival which promotes and celebrates the activities of community groups and volunteers in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown.

Green Party councillor for Dundrum Daniel Dunne is disappointed that “not a single event took place [in Dundrum].”

He said: “I attended a number of events in the festival, and I cannot fault the council’s staff on the standard of the offerings, which was superb. While there were a couple of events in Nutgrove Shopping Centre, the lack of anything in Dundrum itself seems like a serious oversight.

“Dun Laoghaire may be the county town, but we need to spread events equally so that more people can access them. We cannot ask people to travel to the Lexicon, or other distant venues all the time. We need to especially consider people with mobility issues.

“The lack of any Dundrum events in the Inclusion Festival underlines the lack of public civic and cultural spaces available in the area. We need a Lexicon of our own on this end of the county.”

When asked about the lack of events in Dundrum for the festival, a council spokesperson told Dublin Gazette: “Events held included the launch of the Festival in Nutgrove Shopping Centre with the Diversity Fashion Show.

“The community events were open to all and included talks at larger venues in the county as well as local events run by local community groups in community centres across the county. We are always on the lookout for new groups to take part in the Festival.”

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IMPENDING BUSCONNECTS CHANGES

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Transport fares rising in December RACHEL D’ARCY

YOUR daily public transport commute is set to get more expensive from December onward, as the National Transport authority have announced a bump up in some fares.

Changes in fares, as detailed in a lengthy report on the NTA website, are as a result of impending BusConnects changes.

The report says that “it is necessary to adjust a number of fares for Dublin Bus, Iarnrod Eireann, Go Ahead Dublin and Luas” to move toward a “simpler fare structure” when BusConnects is introduced.

On both GoAhead and Dublin Bus services, for those paying in cash there will be an increase of five cent on stages 1-3, and 10 cent for those going from 4-13 stages.

There will be a reduction of 10 cent for anyone going over 13+ stages, with the NTA saying cheaper fares can be availed of by using Leap.

On the Luas, there will be a 13%

increase of off-peak adult fares on Leap, with rates going up from €1.77 to €2, with the cash fare going up from €2.50 to €2.80.

Adult Leap and cash fares will increase between 2.4% and 3.4%, except for a fare over 13 stages, which will decrease by 3.8%.

Monthly Dublin Bus and Luas Leap cards will increase from €162 to €170, and Dublin Bus and Luas annual tickets will rise by 4.9%, from €1,620 to €1,700.

In the report, the NTA say that the reasoning behind the fare changes is to reflect distance travelled, the level of service and the cost of operating the service.

“The authority has been working over many years now to simplify the fares across bus, rail and light rail services to introduce a fairer distancebased structure.

“There is still more work to do, and this year’s fare determination takes another step to achieve these objectives,” the report says.

Pub quiz in aid of Save the Hellfire

Penny and Chloe show the importance of friendship PENNY Plewman and Chloe Kyne of Dundrum Ladybirds pictured as they took part in the Irish Girl Guides’ Dun Olaf District event in Holy Cross School, Dundrum. IGG Ambassador Kate Madden of FenuHealth gave an inspiring talk about the importance of friendship, working together and never giving up.

A PUB quiz is taking place on November 1st in the The Coach House pub in Ballinteer to raise funds to ‘Save the Hellfire.’

‘Save the Hellfire’ group say South Dublin County Council want to s p e n d ove r € 1 5 m to transform Massy’s Estate and the Hellfire Club into a major tourist attraction, which they object to.

The group are holding the event to raise funds for consultants to represent their views at the upcoming oral hearing.

For the pub quiz, a table of four is €40.

There will be prizes on the night and all are welcome.

For more info see www. savethehellfire.com

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Honouring RMS Leinster dead 100 years after sinking

Cllr Ossian Smyth, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Robin Barnett, British Ambassador to Ireland

Minister Josepha Madigan and Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography

Kala Byrne from Dún Laoghaire with Brian Ellis, Librarian at the maritime Museum of Ireland

Musicians at the commemorations

Members of the Defence Forces

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Tom Burke, Kate Lecane and Sally Keogh. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography

Launch of Philip Lecane’s new book at DLR Lexicon A

UTHOR Philip Lecane launched his new book Women & Children of the RMS Leinster: Restored to History at dlr LexIcon recently. Philip has combined his skill as a historian with that of his talent as a genealogist, to tell the story of the Women and Children who were on the RMS Leinster on that fateful day, a month before the WW1 finally ended.

New One-Stop-Shop for Luxury Design

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ictured at the launch of Irish design pop-up BLOSS at Dundrum Town Centre are founders Jenny Huston and Emma Manley.

BLOSS brings together over 35 of the country’s finest creative minds in a perfectly curated space in one of Ireland’s top retail destinations featuring men’s women’s and children’s fashions as well as homewares, millinery, jewellery and accessories. The pop-up runs until January 7 at the Pembroke District at Dundrum Town Centre.

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Commemorative coin to aid charity BREAST Cancer Ireland have launched a pink ribbon commemorative coin. The pink ribbon is a global symbol representing the fight against breast cancer.

Originally struck in Paris to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the symbol, the commemorative is on sale with a donation from each purchase, to the charity to continue to fund pioneering research and awareness efforts nationally.

Launching the commemorative, broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan (above) comments: “Unfortunately many of us have been touched by cancer and so initiatives like this, that help fund the valuable research going on in our research centres nationally, are to be welcomed”.

Miriam, whose sister died of cancer at only 33 years of age added: “We all know about cancer. It’s always very upsetting, but in a sense it’s not until you are personally in touch with something that you realise just how important awareness and knowledge really is.” The coin is on sale at www.dmo.ie/coin

Inaugural Irish Book Week Launch

THE inaugural Irish Book Week takes place from 27th October – 3rd November, a nationwide celebration of Irish books and bookshops.

A collaboration between Bookselling Ireland and Publishing Ireland, the week will see events taking place throughout the country, celebrating Irish books and the central role bookshops play in Irish society and culture. The week aims to encourage people into their local bookshop, and to highlight the important role bookshops play in

the fabric of Irish life – fostering cultural creativity, community spirit and generating economic activity.

Pictured are Author Donal Ryan (right), 14-year-old children’s books ambassador Sarah Fitzgerald, Chair of Bookselling Ireland John Keane (2nd from left) and President of Publishing Ireland Ivan O’Brien at the launch of the inaugural Irish Book Week in The Winding Stair bookshop.

Photograph: Mark Stedman

All you need to know about the Blasphemy Referendum RACHEL D’ARCY

IN ADDITION to the presidential election on Friday, there will also be a referendum on whether or not to change the constitution in relation to laws on blasphemy.

Currently, the Irish constitution says that publishing or saying something blasphemous is an offence that is punishable by law, and a criminal offence. The referendum proposes to remove the word ‘blasphemous’ from the constitution.

At present, there is a fine of up to €25,000 if a person is convicted of that offence under the 2009 Defamation Act. There is no prison sentence for the blasphemy offence.

The legal definition of blasphemy, as contained in the Defamation Act, is: “A person publishes or utters something blasphemous if they publish or say something that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters held sacred by any religion, thereby causing outrage among a substantial number of the adherents of that religion, and intend to cause that outrage”.

The referendum on Friday will decide whether or not the constitution will continue to state that publishing or saying anything blasphemous will be a criminal offence.

If the ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum wins, it will mean that the Oireachtas will be able to change the law so that blasphemy will no longer be punishable by law.

If the ‘No’ vote gets the majority, it will mean that blasphemy will remain punishable by law, and will continue to be a criminal offence.

Concerns have been raised over whether the removal of blasphemy from the constitution will impact upon other minority religious groups in the country, however, there are other laws such as the Defamation Act and laws against Incitement to religious hatred that will continue to exist in the constitution to protect these groups.

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GLENAMUCK: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT BEING PREPARED FOR LOCAL ROAD

‘Have your say in new Glenamuck Rd Scheme’ SOUTH Dublin locals are being encouraged to have their say in the new Glenamuck Road Scheme.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is currently preparing an Environmental Impact Assessment and is looking for residents on the development between Carrickmines and Kiltiernan to have their say.

The proposed scheme would involve a new Glenamuck District Distributor Road, connecting the

existing R117 Enniskerry Road with the Glenamuck Road East / Golf Lane Roundabout, and a new Glenamuck Link Distributor Road, connecting the new District Distributor Road to the R117 south of Kilternan.

Dublin Rathdown TD, Minister Josepha Madigan is encouraging residents in Kilternan, Stepaside, Ballyogan, and Sandyford to have their say.

She said: “I am working with local councillors in the area to ensure that everyone knows about this important road development and have their say.

“In Budget 2019, the Government invested an additional €1.5 billion in important infrastructure development across the state.

“This is the largest increase in capital spending in a decade. I am delighted to see that new infra-

Des Kennedy with his wife Olive at the celebration

Community marks 50 years in business for Des Kennedy

REBECCA RYAN

STEPASIDE community gathered over the weekend in The Step Inn to celebrate Des Kennedy trading 50 years in the village.

His good friend, local councillor Lettie Mc Carthy said: “Stepaside is so fortunate to have Des who for the past 50 years has gone above and beyond to help the community and has become a monumental figure within the area.

“His generosity and thoughtfulness have benefited many. Working alongside his sister Noleen, wife Olive, daughter Cathy and son Mark, Kennedys Centra has family values truly instilled in its daily routine and will undoubtedly be in business for another 50 years.”

Des Kennedy, from Kennedy’s Centra, grew up in the village and took over the shop from his mother and sister in 1968.

“I feel very privileged to still be here. We’ve seen big changes [over the years]. I moved from my originally building across the road when Simply

Fresh fruit and veg shop now is, and I would have four or five times the space than the older shop. And 26 years ago, we got the Post Office.

“The shop is busy but it’s still a local community. We employ local staff.”

Des told Dublin Gazette he is totally blown away by the well wishes in the community.

“Without the people you have nothing. I would like to say a big thank you to the area for their support over the years. They have supported us here very well which helped us to grow the business. A lot of it is down to people coming in the door.”

Locals have been pouring out their well wishes to Des and his family.

Michael Fleming said: “Des and his family have given so much to our community.”

Sharon Hogarty Flood said: “Congratulations Des, Olive and family you are a great family and gave so much to all. Thank you for all your years’ service and banter.”

structure includes this important road scheme.

“I encourage everyone to make their views known.”

Any comments related to potential environmental impacts of the proposed development should be addressed to Richard Hamilton, Future Analytics Consulting, 23 Fitzwilliam Square (South), Dublin D02 DRV08’, or info@futureanalytics.ie, by Friday, October 26, 2018.

Minister Josepha Madigan

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New book reveals the women who made it to the very top REBECCA RYAN

CABRA based political correspondent with RTE Martina Fitzgerald has launched her debut book.

‘Madam Politician’ tells the stories of the 17 surviving female senior cabinet ministers and the two former female Presidents, who are interviewed collectively for the first time to reveal the challenges and triumphs of getting to the top table of Irish political life.

Only 10% of those who have sat at the cabinet table in Ireland in almost 100 years have been women, totalling just 19 female politicians.

There was no better person for the job in putting this book together than Martina Fitzgerald.

From her base in Leinster House, Martina has reported on all major political news stories in recent years, including several general elections and referendums.

She always had an interest in politics.

“My Dad used put the radio on really loudly to wake us up, so we woke up to RTE news! I grew up around discussions and debates.”

The launch of the book at the National Library in Dublin last week was a huge success, with 15 of the 17 surviving ministers in attendance.

Martina told Dublin Gazette the

launch was a “super evening” and she is very proud of the book which took the best part of a year to complete.

“There’s nothing like seeing your own book on the shelf! It can be daunting but I’m really proud of it.

“We all go away from a project and you feel ‘I should’ve changed this or that’ but thankfully I

chained mys e l f to the laptop, on top of the day job, because I didn’t want that feeling at the end of it.”

Martina told us why she decided to write the book.

“I’m a female political correspondent with Leinster House. I look around and you don’t see that many women on the benches in the Dail chamber so I decided let’s look at this.

“We know that there is 22% of women in the Dail, but how many

ever got to the cabinet - and it is really shocking - 19 in almost 100 years.

“I decided to go and find out what happened and hear their stories and they all gave generously.

“People would say its a political book but really it’s about women in the workplace.”

Martina discovered that the women in the 70s and 80s had much more difficult experiences in Leinster House.

“The bar was so intimidatory so they used to have to go in groups because they used to get awful slack from the men. They really had to strive.

“Mary Harney made a great point.

She said the men’s toilets were always closer to the action! And that was a symbol that they were on the periphery. We don’t have to deal with all the challenges that they had to deal with.”

Martina felt it was very important to record these women’s stories.

“It would have been very sad if their stories were not recorded collectively. They are members of one of the most exclusive clubs in Ireland and we shouldn’t forget what they achieved and how they achieved it against all the barriers, many of which are not here today.”

Madam Politician is now available in all good book stores.

Martina Fitzgerald

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Savvy shoppers enjoy BT Shop for Change

Ann-Marie Nash and Dermot Nash

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T Shop for Change, Ireland’s biggest charity shop takeover in aid of the Irish Cancer Society took place last week. The Irish Cancer Society shops that took part this year were Bray, Drogheda, Limerick, Camden St., Capel St., Dun Laoghaire, Kimmage, Phibsboro, Rathmines, Swords and Tallaght.

Chairman of the Dublin Theatre Festival Terence O’Rourke presents Cillian Murphy with an award for his outstanding contribution to theatre.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Alan Shanley, Greg Grimes and Ronan O’ Dowd

Ger McNaughton and Liv McNaughton Matt Forde and Ian Wilkey

Actor honoured at Theatre Festival

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RISH actor Cillian Murphy took time out of filming to pick up a gong for his outstanding contribution to theatre last week.

Chairman of the Dublin Theatre

Festival Terence O’Rourke was on hand to present Cillian with an award for his outstanding contribution to theatre at the Dublin Theatre Festival 2018 gala night at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin.

Eithne Harley and Michael Porter

Mairead McCambridge and Liz Elston-Mayhew

Yvonne McGuinness and Richard Cook

Mirian Mooney and Kieran Doohan

Alanna and Brian Mulcair

Gilly Clarke and Willie White

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‘IRELAND’S GOT TALENT’ is returning to our TV screens, and you could be watching all the action from the best seats in the house.

The all-star judging panel; Louis Walsh, Michelle Visage, Denise Van Outen and Jason Byrne will be auditioning talent from all around the country.

There are two shows a day, from November 20th until 22rd, then from November 24th to 26th with one in the afternoon and one in the evening. When applying audience members must take note of the dates and have a preference for an afternoon or evening show.

Stillorgan Players have a Prescription for Murder that they’re sure will be a killer hit STILLORGAN Players is putting on its Autumn production this week, with a thriller, Prescription for Murder, by Norman Robbins, about the seemingly quiet town of Bere Knighton.

There is never a dull moment in the town for Dr Richard Forth. Not only does he have a hectic work schedule and an awkward friend-

ship with his ex-girlfriend, but his wife, Barbara, is constantly ill and nobody knows what is wrong with her.

When Eric Dawson, a stranger, claims to have known Richard’s second fiancee – a woman Richard claims does not exist – Barbara’s health worsens, and she isn’t the only one.

With bad luck spreading almost as quickly as bad news, it seems somebody is out to kill Barbara and anyone else who gets in their way.

The play is directed by Carol Fitzsimons and Gwen Priestman. The cast includes Basil Conroy, Cherith Dalzell, John Ellaway, Linda Montgomery, Patricia Tanner, Edwina Scan-

lon and Neale Webb.

Prescription for Murder by Norman Robbins takes places at The Parish Centre, St Brigid’s Church Road from tonight, October 25 to Saturday, October 27 at 8pm.

You can get tickets by calling the Box Office at 089 239 1498, or book online at www.stillorganplayers. com.

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Germany: A culinary tour takes in some truly delectable dishes, accompanied by fine wines

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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Abseiling off the Hogan Stand for young people PEOPLE are gathering in Croke Park this weekend to support the mental health of young people across Ireland – by abseiling.

Some 60 courageous individuals can join Jigsaw on Saturday, October 27 to abseil from the top of the famous Hogan Stand at Croke Park.

The challenge aims to raise more than €30,000, and all funds will go towards Jigsaw’s vital work supporting the mental health of young people.

Justin McDermott from Jigsaw said: “Our first abseil of the year in April raised an incredible amount to help us with our

wo r k su p p o r t i n g the mental health of young people, and the interest in it far outstripped what we expected. “ We ’r e r e a l l y excited to be able to offer people another chance to join Team Jigsaw this Saturday at Croke Park and become a hero by abseiling off the Hogan Stand.”

You can register your interest in taking part online at jigsaw.ie/abseil, or by calling The Jigsaw Fundraising Team at 01 472 7010. There is a €50 registration fee, and participants are asked to raise a minimum of €300.

Get ready for a magical time at a big Harry Potter funfest DUBLIN Wizard Con will take place on the first weekend of November in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, in an event that can’t be missed by any Potterhead!

Grab your wands and book a place on the Knight Bus to the Harry Potterbased convention where fans will share their love

Get ready for a Kraken good time

THERE’S a gruesomely good immersive movie experience coming to Dublin this Halloween night.

The Kraken Screamfest, a festival of fearsome film, is coming to The Sugar Club on Wednesday, October 31.

Screamfest cinemagoers will enjoy a one-of-a-kind movie experience, with the chance to have a freaky, sea-themed makeover of their own at the Kraken Horror Parlour before the movie begins.

Horror-seekers will also sample a spinechilling selection of The Kraken Black Spiced Rum cocktails, including The Perfect Storm signature cocktail, and tuck into cinema snacks, along with a few other dark and twisted surprises along the way.

Dare to face the Kraken? Get your tentacles on a ticket at www.tickettailer.com/ krakenrum. Tickets cost €20 and include two Kraken Rum cocktails – but landlubbers beware: there are limited tickets.

of the characters, books, movies and stories.

There will be a whole host of different aspects to the convention, including a delightful Diagon Alley Market, the opportunity to win the illusive House Cup, a marauders map treasure hunt, an enchanted escape room

and a cosplay competition.

Fans will also have the chance to meet Fantastic Beasts, take part in an interactive game show as well as bingo, and attend the Yule Ball after the convention ends.

For further information, visit dublinwizardcon.ie.

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

Snowball is a playful and happy two-year-old Collie cross who has won the hearts of everyone she has met since arriving at the centre.

She loves keeping active and playing with her toys, but not nearly as much as she loves playing with her canine carers.

Snowball is deaf, and because of this she needs a slow approach so she feels comfortable when people are coming over to her. Our Training and Behavioural Advisors will be more than happy to assist her future family with all the training they may need to communicate with a deaf dog.

Once Snowball gets to know you, she loves her cuddles and will seek affection. She enjoys the company of gentle and calm dogs for companionship and would be happy to share her home with a furry friend.

She is an active girl; therefore, she will require daily walks to keep her in good shape.

If you think you have room in your heart for Snowball, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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GERMANY’S rich heritage and scenery are reason enough to visit at any time, but Patrick Finnegan tucked into a culinary trail that took in some particularly fine wine-growing regions A RECENT trip I made to two of the principal winegrowing regions of Germany, namely Franconia and the Saale-Instrut region of Thuringia, proved to be a very pleasant and educational experience.

The visit embraced the culinary delights of these regions, in a country where food and drink are of paramount importance.

My trip to Franconia, part of the northern area of Bavaria and the province of Thuringia (part of the former East Germany), w h i c h b e ga n with a f light from Dublin to Frankfurt with Lufthansa, was to provide solid evidence that Germany is well prepared to reclaim its status as one of the world’s premier white wine and sparkling wine-producing countries.

Some of the principal grapes used in German wine production include Riesling, by far the most popular, Silvaner, with some of the world’s finest Silvaner wines coming from Franconia and Pinot Noir (The Red Diva).

A popular misconception is that all German wines are white. Indeed, Germany’s most heralded red grape is one of the most popular worldwide: Pinot Noir, or Spätburgunder, as it’s known locally.

This is the nation’s most important red wine grape, accounting for one-third of total German red wine production.

In fact, Germany is the world’s third-largest producer of Pinot Noir after France and the United States.

Franconia is widely regarded as a miniature version of Germany because it offers so much variety and is notable for its beautiful vineyards and hiking tracks.

Over half of the territory is protected and with

nia’s finest wines for more than 400 years.

All vineyards in the region are run on traditional and natural methods and Weingut Brennfleck is no exception. ten regional nature parks, The vineyard is run Franconia is a dream come in close accordance to true for nature lovers and nature. Clear, cool nights its fabled cobblestoned and warm days charactowns and villages are terise the maturity of the straight out of a Disney grapes and create fresh, film. rich, fruity flavours.

The first night was A trip to the “Vinothek spent in Frickenhausen, Iphofen” for a very persona charming village with al wine tasting and explaquaint medieval houses nation soon followed. and the hotel, Weingut The Vinothek presents a and Hotel Meintzinger cross-section of the wines from the Iphöfer vineyards and wineries, typical of the Franconia region.

Lunch at the restaurant 99 Kulinarium followed, offering seasonal and traditional dishes, plus a small selection of homemade cakes.

I particularly enjoyed a plate of carp from the local area.

The fish are found in local A sample of delicious ponds, but are not farmGerman food raised, and the clean, white meat is typically Babenbergplatz, was both served poached or fried. comfortable and inviting.

Trout is also enjoyed The much-anticipated across Franconia. The fish dinner on the first night are caught in the numerwas enjoyed at the charm- ous rivers cutting through ing restaurant Ehrbar. the region, with trout Plates of sumptuous served smoked or when Franconian food and available fresh, poached, local wines were enjoyed, roasted or fried. with the food including Franconia’s capital, local favourites, Schäu- Würzburg, is a true gem – ferla, slow-roasted pork the city history looks shoulder; Sauerbraback on a long traditen, roasted meat in tion; its picturesque, a slightly sour sauce historical buildings and veal, all served are reason alone for a with delicious potato visit. dumplings.

The spectacular The next morning views over the city saw a visit to awardand the majestic winning Weingut Main River from the Brennfleck to Marienberg fortaste some tress, which delicious dominates white the skywines. line, was This a p a rvineticular yard highh a d light. b e e n The old producbridge (Alte i n g MainA bottle of Ernst Popp Scheurebe some of brücke) from Vinothek Iphofen Francoover the

Gourmet Germany A delicious trip into

A building at the entrance

Hugo Brennfleck, owner of Weingut Brennfleck at Sulzfeld am Main

River Main is fascinating.

It was erected between 1473 and 1543, replacing an old Romanesque bridge.

The characteristic 12 statues of saints were added around 1730, including one of Irishman Saint Killian, who has a long association with the city.

The bridge links Würzburg’s old town with the former fishermen’s quarter on the left bank of the River Main.

In recent years, the bridge has become one of the city’s prime gathering spots for socialising

to the Marienberg Fortress

One of the courtyards at the Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg

and meeting old and new friends.

The visit to Würzburg would have been incomplete without a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Residence

one interested in culture, history and architecture will find plenty of inspiration here.

A visit to the winery Weingut am Stein for a brief introduction to Ger-

of Würzburg – a truly remarkable and beautiful building.

Lots of wine festivals take place in Franconia and wine lovers and any-

man wine by the German Wine Institution (Deutsches Weininstitut), and further wine tasting, was followed by dinner at restaurant Reisers

“

In fact, Germany is the world’s third-largest producer of Pinot Noir

am Stein, with selected accompanying wines.

The following day started with a four-hour bus journey to Saale-Instrut region of Thuringia, located in the former East Germany. This area is notable for its steep vineyard slopes, picturesque scenery and imposing castles.

Upon arrival in Freyburg, I paid a visit to the sparkling winery cellar of Rotkäppchen – the largest sparkling wine producer in Germany.

A guided cellar visit was followed by an opportunity to enjoy the extraordi-

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WINES, VINES AND FINE DINING – GERMANY WOWS

TRAVEL

A typical Franconian meal with dumplings

The wonderful view of the majestic River Main and the city of Würzburg taken from the Marienberg Fortress

The imposing cathedral in Würzburg

The owner of the winery Landesweingut Kloster Pforta in Saale Unstrut with a bottle of wine produced from grapes from the adjoining vineyard

The Domkeller at Rotkäppchen winery, Freyburg, with its giant cuvée barrel capable of holding 160,000 bottles of wine

nary flavours of Rotkäppchen sparkling wine.

The imposing Domkeller, with its giant barrel (built with 25 oak trees in 1856 and capable of holding 160,000 bottles of wine) is the largest cuvée barrel in Germany, and along with the venerable vaulted cellars provided moments to remember.

Notable wines included Rotkäppchen Weissburgunder Extra Dry, Rotkäppchen Riesling Dry and Rotkäppchen Rose Dry. This winery is the largest producer of German sparkling wine and pro-

vides a top-quality product at a fraction of the price of champagne.

A visit to charming Naumburg town followed and a guided tour of the 1,000 year-old cathedral, which recently was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, was an unforgettable experience.

A visit of the very i m p r e s s i v e w i n e r y, Landesweingut Kloster Pforta nearby, included more wine tasting and a tour of the extensive vineyard.

Dinner at restaurant Gasthof Zufriedenheit

in the town provided an exquisite menu including local favourites, lowtemperature cooked veal topside with potatoes, celery and cabbage, washed down with 2016 Spatbur-

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Freyburger Edelackerfrom from Winery Pawis.

A favourite event was a dinghy tour on the River Saale, where the peaceful river meandered serenely through the lush Thuring-

The giant barrel is capable of holding 160,000 bottles of wine gunder quality wine from the Winery Bohme and Tochter.

A second wine enjoyed was the 2015 White Burgundy Beerenauslese

ian rural landscape, with densely forested riverbanks providing shelter for an abundance of wildlife.

The final night was spent in Frankfurt am

Main, with a delicious meal at the historic Old Opera House, one of the most remarkable buildings in a modern European city centre setting.

The unlikely combination of heritage buildings and the massive skyscrapers associated with a prominent EU financial centre somehow works, as Frankfurt by night is vibrant and atmospheric.

Unquestionably, Germany has a vast history of producing some of the finest white wines, and food of the highest

Sandra Knoll from Weingut am Stein displays some of the excellent wines produced there

quality, and a visit to this charming country is a must for those who love culture, history as well as food and wine.

Patrick travelled courtesy of the German National Tourist Office.

For further information, see www.germany.travel.

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CINEMA | WILL YOU GO GAGA FOR A STAR IS BORN?

NIGHT SCHOOL

Not a cracking comedy EVEN Kevin Hart fans won’t exactly be rolling in the aisles at the antics in Night School (Cert 12A, 111 mins), which certainly doesn’t offer lessons in comedy. Hart’s character has to go to the eponymous night school to complete his education because of some far-fetched reasons, leading him into all kinds of allegedly hilarious shenanigans. Hart’s fine, and Tiffany Haddish provides solid support, but it’s fairly forgettable fare.

Bradley Cooper as rock star Jackson Maine and Lady Gaga starring as budding popstar Ally in A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born far from Shallow RACHEL D’ARCY

THE EL ROYALE

Worth checking out TO USE its full name, Bad Times at the El Royale (Cert 16, 141 mins) follows firmly in the footsteps of Tarantino, but carves out its own confident identity successfully enough. A group of strangers all hole up in the eponymous hotel that straddles two states as a storm approaches – with violence not far behind.

Stylish design and some great music make up for its flaws and a weak final act.

SINCE its release, musicaldrama A Star is Born (Cert 15A, 136 mins) has been considered by many as an Oscar frontrunner.

It’s a bold thing to call a movie this early on in the game, given the distance to awards season, and particularly as it’s a remake.

However, if the film doesn’t at least receive one nomination, in any category, it will be an injustice.

It would be an even greater injustice if Lady Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) was not taken as a serious actress following her authentic performance as Ally, the rising star.

Revolving around leg-

endary country-cum-rock star Jackson Maine and his discovery of Ally, a parttime waitress singing in a drag club, A Star Is Born should be packed to the brim with cliche, but it’s not.

The movie is a slight whirlwind, casting through an undetermined amount of time from Ally’s ‘discovery’ right up to her winning her first major award, right up to a lifechanging incident for both Ally and Jackson.

Despite getting a full synopsis of Ally’s fledgling career, at times parts can feel like they’ve been drawn out for effect when not entirely necessary, whilst other aspects don’t have enough detail.

It’s all told primarily though Jackson Maine’s perspective – which isn’t a massive fault, as it offers valid criticisms of some of Ally’s decisions – but given the talent showcased by Gaga in the move, it would have been ideal to see more of her perspective, given how wildly things change for Ally.

It’s a heartwrenching tale at the best of times, as the budding couple struggle to cope with the pressures of their fast-paced careers and the toll it takes on family, friends and their relationship.

With the soundtrack topping charts around the world, and lead track ‘Shallow’ making its way to number-one in many coun-

tries, the song is the perfect summation of all that the movie is and stands for, the soundtrack being the perfect descriptor to each element of the film.

I t ’s r a r e t h a t a soundtrack so perfectly complements the storyline of a movie, with each track revealing a main plot point.

From Ally getting her bearings as a soft-Folk singer songwriter under Jackson’s guidance to her development into a more ‘corporate’ pop star, to opening track of the movie, Black Eyes, setting the tone for Jackson’s rebellious streak that runs through the whole two and a half hours.

It’s a movie that’s rooted in melody throughout,

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with the performances from both Cooper and Gaga delivered almost like that of a beautiful opera.

Whilst some may have been skeptical of Gaga’s dancing skills, she manages to channel previouslydiscussed insecurities and her own experiences as a musician into an authentic performance that keeps audiences capitvated.

Cooper can fall flat in some aspects, but perhaps that’s the point.

His character is one that I indeed felt sorry for at points throughout the movie, though I also found myself growing increasingly frustrated with the portrayal of an alcoholic

rockstar’s sense of entitled masculinity.

Maybe this was the point, given the major turn in Jackson’s plot, but it dimmed his shine next to Gaga’s portrayal.

The supporting cast in the film were also spectacular, under Cooper’s direction.

Given that this was his directorial debut, he carried it off with an edge that many established directors struggle to grasp.

Ultimately, it is a mustsee film, even if musicals or romantic dramas aren’t your usual thing. It tugs on the heartstrings in a way that truly renders it a modern classic.

Verdict: 9/10

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Rodge and Podge return to our screens QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

RODGE and Podge returned to RTÉ screens on Monday evening, though not everyone was best impressed with the revival of the O’Leprosy brothers.

Now accompanied by radio host and influencer Doireann Garrihy, the show was highly anticipated by those who used to watch, and looked upon with fond curiosity by those who’d only heard fabled legends of the puppet’s carry-on from their parents.

It was controversial enough, but it was to be partially expected from the residents of the infamous

Ballydung Manor.

Discussions of marriage equality were met with Rodge saying that it ‘doubled his chances of

getting his hole’, and talk of the #MeToo movement were accompanied by semi-sexist remarks.

On social media, viewers

remaked that the format - and perhaps some of the content was dated. The words ‘just not funny’ have also been thrown around by a few on Twitter, also calling on RTÉ to introduce a new late-night format rather than returning to old tricks.

However, for every critic there was a fan of the pair, celebrating their return to our television screens and making for some light-hearted Monday night viewing on RTÉ, with one Tweeter questioning why it was ever taken off air at all.

Rodge and Podge airs Monday nights from 9:30pm on RTE.

Kiernan Shipka stars as Sabrina Spellman in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the haunting adaption of the well-loved story

Sabrina’s adventures as chilling as they come RACHEL D’ARCY

THE LONG awaited reboot of the classic Sabrina tale hits Netflix this Friday, and is the perfect amount of occult opulence to warm you to the Halloween festivities.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina centres around Sabrina Spellman, this version of her story is far from the Nickelodeon tales of old.

Executive produced, written and developed by the main man behind recent-cult-hit Riverdale, Roberto Aguirr-Sacasa, it takes a similar tack and places a darker, grungier tone on the beloved retro Archie comics.

The series starts off with Sabrina, played by Kiernan Shipka, gearing up to celebrate her 16th birthday in Greendale, ‘the town that always feels like Halloween’.

We’re introduced to the main characters, including boyfriend Harvey Kinkle, played by Ross Lynch. As the series progresses, you find yourself rooting for the pair in the same way one would have watching the old, lighthearted version of the comic - perhaps even more so.

You also meet her guardians, and her father’s sisters, Hilda and Zelda, though their quirky personalities from the previous incarnation are eradi-

cated, to a point.

It should be stressed that this isn’t a remake of the Nick version, but rather a whole new telling of the tale. It’s far more dark, taking a decidedly more “Riverdale” edge, both in the telling of the story and in the cinematic work.

It’s dark enough to make you want to jump if you’re watching it on your own late at night, but has the same teen-ish element that fans of Riverdale have come to know and decidedly love.

There’s blood, demons and gruesome murder, but it’s not overloaded - even this writer’s weak enough stomach could handle it, and it all only adds to the

general story of Sabrina and the witching world.

With Sabrina’s birthday approaching, she’s forced to make a decision between undertaking her ‘Dark Baptism’ to introduce her to the darker witching world, or to continue living as a mortal as she’s come to know.

The subsequent series is a detailing of the teenager’s struggle to live accustomed to the choices she makes, whilst also battling the demons of both her mortal and supernatural life.

It’s uncertain whether one would binge it in one, however, like many would do with new Netflix releases with as much

hype as Chilling Adventures has. This isn’t a bad thing - I found myself wanting to drag out my viewing experience almost, to give myself another twist and turn to look forward to.

In all, if you’re a fan of the slightly spooky and a little more of a teen-drama edge, Sabrina’s adventures will enthrall you, there’s no doubt. It’s a must for fans of Riverdale, but also for those who are familiar with Sabrina’s story.

It’s a new view on a story many will already know, and with the spookiest time of year lingering around the corner, Sabrina is a definite must watch.

Streaming highlights on the way

Black Eyed Peas for 20 year special on ITV

One of the world’s best loved bands, The Black Eyed Peas, are set to have an ITV special air later this year on their 20 year career.

Viewers are being invited along to chart will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo’s incredible journey, with Joanna Lumley presenting this very special one-hour spectacular with exclusive performances of some of the global super group’s greatest hits.

A whole host of celebrities and faces from the music industry, as well as the friends and family that have shaped their lives, will share their insights into the group and what makes them such a unique and special act, taking a look back at how The Black Eyed Peas came to be. will.i.am, said: “I have my family, my Black Eyed Peas family and my Voice UK family. I’ve always felt at home in the UK and, as a group, we continue to feel Big Love from our fans over here. We are excited to be sharing the backstory of our journey to success with you all.”

Netflix to adapt Channel 4’s The Circle in US Netflix have announced that they will be bringing Channel 4’s latest hit reality show, The Circle, to it’s viewers around the globe.

The streaming giant will be creating three new local versions of the social media-based competition, including a version in the United States.

It attracted high ratings when aired in the UK, and whipped up a storm on social media as viewers discussed the series online. The format was devised by Studio Lambert, who previously created the likes of Gogglebox, Tattoo Fixers and Naked Attraction.

The show involves a group of people, all living in separate apartments in the same building, who never meet face to face and talk solely over an inhouse social media service called The Circle.

Unpopular players are “blocked” and ultimately the most popular player wins a cash prize.

Brandon Riegg, Netflix Vice President of Unscripted Content, said: “The Circle has already proven to be a compelling, timely, and buzzworthy show.

“We think the show’s combination of modern social media interaction and competition will captivate Netflix members around the world, and we’re delighted to partner with Studio Lambert and Motion to produce these three new local versions.”

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A terrific family home in Blackrock with the most incredible sea views

Stunning two bed terraced home in the heart of Inchicore

SAVILLS is excited to present 8 Maretimo Gardens to the market, a terrific four / five bedroom semi-detached family home with the most incredible sea views.

Having undergone significant renovation in 2010, the property is in excellent condition and will suit buyers looking for turn-key condition in a very special location.

As you approach the property, you will get a glimpse of the sea through the partially glazed front door, setting the scene for what is to come.

The entrance is at the front and in to a spacious hallway with beautiful wood flooring.

The living space is versatile and includes an office / sitting room to the right hand side which could easily be used as the fifth double bedroom if required.

The kitchen / dining room is located at the rear and really makes the most of the position with large windows overlooking the gardens, Dublin Bay and across the sea. The property forms part of a small residential cul-de-sac just minutes walk from the centre of Blackrock village and a wide selection of local shops and amenities.

Contact Savills South Dublin, 01 288 5011 or email blackrock@savills.ie.

OMD Estate Agents are delighted to present this stunning two bed terraced home at 4 Ring Terrace, Inchicore, South Dublin City, Dublin 8, to the market. The property is presented in walk in condition and is a credit to its current owners.

This red brick property consists of entrance hall, living room, kitchen, family bathroom and utility area.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms. There is a good sized east facing rear garden over looking Oblate grounds. Local amenities include shops, church, schools, CIE works, bars, St James’ Hospital, LUAS and city centre.

It has G.F.C.H, disc parking to the front, fully fitted kitchen, double glazing throughout, alarm and built in wardrobes. Viewing is a must.

Contact Brian O’Connor at 01 4971004 or email salesomdestates@ gmail.com.

Price €199,950

Price €1,495,000

Charming two bed red brick end of terrace home in quiet cul-de-sac THE property is situated in a quiet residential cul-de-sac and is fronted by its original red brick facade and a front courtyard, bordered by an iron gate and railings.

Upon entering 1 Oblate Drive, Inchicore, Dublin 8, the main living room is a welcoming and spacious area with a black tiled art deco fireplace, high quality engineered wood floors and alcove shelving, lit by a modern sash window.

The kitchen has high ceilings with a double inset skylight, a fully tiled floor, built-in appliances, counters and splashback tiling.

Past the kitchen is a wide storage and utility room which connects the garden to the rest of the house.

This room has significant potential, either as a kitchen extension or possible home office.

The south west facing rear garden has an extremely spacious block shed which is perfect for storage.

The bathroom features a fully tiled floor, a walk-in shower unit modern fixtures and mirrored cabinets, lit by two opaque sash windows.

Upstairs, are the bedrooms which both still retain their original solid wood doors. The master overlooks the rear garden and has an original cast iron fireplace within. Both spacious bedrooms feature high quality engineered wood floors, built-in wooden wardrobes and high ceilings.

Oblate Drive is ideally situated just around the corner from the tree lined Jim Mitchell Park and only a short walk away from Inchicore Village with a number of shops

and services available locally. The Grand Canal and Kilmainham village are fantastic local amenities boasting scenic walks and historic buildings. City Centre access is provided by a series of bus routes and the Red Line LUAS from the Blackhorse LUAS stop.

Contact Brock DeLappe at 01 633 4446 or email info@brockdelappe.ie.

Price €275,000

Stunning top floor two bedroom apartment in turn key condition THIS property is located at penthouse level, in the lowest density occupation block within the Kilmainham Square development.

Upon entering 36 Kilmainham Square, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, there is a wide hallway with high ceilings and solid oak wood flooring.

The apartment features the same solid oak wood floors, modern recessed lighting and in-built Heos surround-sound speaker system throughout the property and all the blinds, lights and sound system can be remote controlled.

The main kitchen/living room is laid out in a modern open plan design. The kitchen is an exquisite blend of modern and rustic styles, melding modern fixtures with traditional American oak wooden cupboards and shelves as well as white marble counter-tops and a wooden-topped island unit which can extend to nearly double its surface area.

The master bedroom is spacious and lit through a double-glazed window, with large solid wood wardrobes that have sliding doors which feature inset floor to ceiling mirrors on the doors and colour-changing LED lighting within the wardrobes. Immediately to the right of the front door lies the second bedroom.

Contact Brock DeLappe at 01 633 4446 or email info@brockdelappe.ie Price €375,000

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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS Growing consensus that property prices destined to drop THERE is a growing consensus, backed by official figures, that property prices in Dublin have peaked and are destined to move downwards.

Take Dublin 4, which tends to be ahead of the curve in market movements.

House prices in this fashionable suburb have fallen by 12.24% in first six months alone.

Although the Economist believes Irish house prices are 25% overvalued there are those who feel we have a way to go before prices stop rising.

It’s taken three years but it appears Central Bank lending restrictions are starting to bite, doing what they were designed to do.

We have moved from 60% of all purchases being made with cash in 2012 to only 22% in 2018.

That flight of cash, coupled with the effect of the Central Bank restrictions, will be a significant drag on the market and will likely drive prices into negative territory.

The questions remain, will the benefactors of the crash, the foreign investment vehicles who bought our housing stock at bargain prices, take flight now we’ve reached the peak?

Will they flood the market with supply in an environment where consumer sentiment is wobbling and demand is falling due to affordability?

A re-calibration of prices must occur and one hopes we the buyers may take a more sensible approach to property afterwards.

All the while the rental sector continues to soar as would-be buyers stay renting since they can’t afford to save a deposit and more landlords sell up due to our punitive tax and legislative regime.

Derek Mulligan, OMD Estate Agents

Here are 7 mortgage myths that we feel need busting!

Fintan Lalor, Hub Manager, KBC Blanchardstown

FINTAN LALOR

ON a daily basis we hear a number of mortgages myths that we would like to bust. Here are some of the most common ones.

Myth 1: You are bound to your mortgage provider Although it’s the biggest financial commitment you’ll ever make, you’re not necessarily tied to sticking with the mortgage provider you opted for at the time.

It’s always worth checking whether a different mortgage provider could make your life easier, and could save you money in the long term.

Switching mortgages may be a great way to save money on your current repayments with many customers’ saving considerable amounts by switching.

Myth 2: If you frequently spend money on ‘things you

don’t need’, your application is refused Another myth is that you’ll never get a mortgage if there’s evidence that you’re spending money on things you don’t need or cannot afford.

For example spending a lot of money on travel or gambling is noticed in your bank account.

These are an issue only if it’s frequent, if you place bets you can’t afford, or if your mortgage advisor thinks it might impact your mortgage repayments.

T h e s a m e go e s fo r spending money on ‘silly’ things. We all do it, so go out and have a good time!

Just make sure to follow your budget and to do it all in moderation.

Myth 3: Self-employed people can’t get mortgages Just because you are selfemployed does not mean you can’t get a mortgage.

It just means there are different criteria to be met and different documents needed.

If you are self-employed you’ll need to provide KBC with a copy of your audited accounts for the two most recent financial years.

The accounts must be audited by an accountant acceptable to KBC and signed by directors and accountants.

We also require a copy of your two most recent tax returns (P21 or Form 11 and Chapter 4 Revenue Cert). We will also need a minimum of 6 months business bank statements.

Myth 4: Banks do not want to lend to single people This isn’t true. The amount an applicant can borrow is based on a number of factors including your income, rent you’re currently paying and how much you have saved.

Our mortgage specialists will be delighted to support you on all aspects of your mortgage application. In fact, we are seeing more and more single applicants in the past few years.

Myth 5: I have to wait until I find a property before I can apply for a mortgage No, you don’t have to wait until you find a property before applying for a mortgage.

We can provide you with approval in principle for a mortgage amount even before you’ve found a suit-

able property.

This approval in principle lasts for 6 months and enables you to start your house hunt with confidence.

Myth 6: My rent is not taken into consideration when I apply for a mortgage This is another myth that is not the case; your rent is taken into consideration when you are being assessed for a mortgage.

It allows us to see what you might be able to afford in mortgage repayments and also demonstrates to us your repayment capacity.

In the same way the savings you make every month are looked at when determining affordability.

Myth 7: If my mortgage approval runs out, will I have to go through the whole application process again This isn’t true.

If your approval runs out before you’ve found a suitable property to buy, come and talk to us. Extending your approval can be really easy if your circumstances haven’t changed significantly.

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TRAINER TIPS

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It’s worth shaking things up and trying something new

Acers – How to Ace it

THIS week, Jess Demicoli – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – says routines are great but sometimes it’s worth shaking things up and trying something new.

At Icon Health club, you can guarantee there’ll always be something fresh, exciting and unique on the horizon.

So, if you’re bored with your training, make this the year you book in for something completely different. Whether you’re floating in the air in our Aerial Yoga class or trampolining in the pool (yes, really), these fun and inspiring workouts may just feature your new favourite exercise you never knew existed:

you do it on trampoline in the middle of a swimming pool. Thanks to the water resistance and balancing required to stay centred on the trampoline, your muscles can work harder but there’s less stress on your joints compared to doing the moves on the ground. If you fall, it’s double the fun (and the splash) and as you are immersed in the water, nobody can see if you are putting a step wrong - plus you get an instant refresher.

Balance your body and mind at Aerial Yoga Exercise doesn’t get much more unique than suspending from the ceiling on a silk hammock.

But don’t think this is a workout solely reserved for trapeze artists – Aerial Yoga is an artistic fitness experience that boasts benefits for everyone.

Floating, fine-tuning and fitness-boosting, the aim of Aerial Yoga is to nourish your health, agility, mobility, creativity and wellness by combining elements from pilates, yoga, dance and gymnastics.

You spend a lot of your time upside-down, so you’ll leave feeling lighter, taller, stronger, bendier, and delightfully surprised at what your body can actually do - it’s much easier than it looks.

Jump without stress with Aqua Jump This water-based workout is making waves for all the right reasons. Put simply, Aqua Jump is a aerobic workout - only

Unleash your inner warrior with Body Combat Bit of a sport warrior?

and conditioning levels or aiming for abs of steel, these Les Mills classes will work the entire body for quick results - so you can look and feel faster, fitter and stronger.

Dance yourself healthy with Zumba Laugh, swirl and slide your way to a slimmer body and healthier mind with this heart-rateboosting dance class.

Improve your aerobic fitness, muscle tone, heart and lung health, and strengthen your bones -

Aerial Yoga is an artistic fitness experience that boasts benefits for everyone

Then our Les Mills BodyPump/Body Attack/ Body Combat are perfect for anyone eager to push their bodies - crunching, lifting, jumping, pressing and pulling your way to a lean, mean figure.

Expect 45 minutes of full body training and hours of feel-good adrenaline post-class.

Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness

all without really feeling like you’re actually exercising, thanks to the fact Zumba is ridiculously fun.

With a choice of so many group exercise classes at Iconic Health Clubs you’ll never get bored and you’ll be craving the next class!

For full details of the wide variety of classes available at Iconic Health Clubs visit www.iconhealthclub.ie

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

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

THE Acer palmatum, or Japanese maple, seems to be high on the wish list of trees for gardens and often when I meet clients to discuss their garden plans it’s one of the plants they’d like included.

I’m not surprised as it’s such a pretty, elegant tree – but if you’d like to grow one there are a few things it’s useful to know.

Firstly, there are many cultivars of Acer palmatum and they vary hugely in size when mature, from just over a metre in height and width to seven or eight metres – that’s a pretty wide range, so before you buy, decide what size tree you’re after. The cultivar name should be in quotes on the plant label, so you can easily look it up online and check its vital statistics.

As they grow fairly slowly, they’re usually happy in a large container, so if you have a small garden this is a great way to incorporate one.

They look very well in glazed pots and you can mulch the top with shiny cobbles to retain moisture and complete the polished look.

With the ir divided leaves, resembling a hand with fingers outstretched, they bring a touch of lightness to contemporary schemes in particular, contrasting well with straight lines and clean-

Anne Byrne Garden Design provides easy to follow garden plans that you can implement right away or in stages.

Her design flair and passion for plants brings a touch of magic to gardens of all sizes.

Anne Byrne Garden Design – Creative Ideas  ANNE BYRNE – Practical Solutions – Stunning Gardens. info@dublingazette.com ly cut stone or metal finishes.

You can choose from fresh, light green leaves, some with hints of gold, deep wine reds and plummy purples, with some cultivars having a combination of colours.

The variegated ones can scorch in strong sun so will probably be happiest with a little shade. Acidic soil is their absolute favourite, and they like good drainage, but they’ll happily tolerate most soils except the strongly alkaline. For narrow, finely divided leaves with an almost serrated edge, look for cultivars with “dissectum” in the

name.

Most Japanese maples colour up beautifully in autumn so this is a good time of year to choose one, while it’s still in leaf, to add a blaze of crimson to your garden before winter sets in.

Remember that the one thing they can’t cope with is exposure, which makes sense when you consider what harsh winds can do to those delicate, dainty leaves.

If you have a sheltered garden, though, an Acer palmatum is an investment you’ll be enjoying for years to come.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

BEAUTY BITS

New Look Burgundy Corduroy Dungaree Dress €22.99

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The BLOSS Winter Capsule event launched at Dundrum Town Centre

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€59

Penneys Corduroy jacket EUR 30

AUTUMN IS HERE - PLEASE DRESS

ACCORDINGLY!  Jessica Maile NOTHING says autumn more than thick, plush corduroy in heavenly earthy colours. This staple of the cool weather wardrobe has been in the spotlight for A/W 2018. There is still a tiny part of that goes directly back to 1970s bell-bottomed trousers when I think of corduroy but, with these new autumn looks, I’m pulled right back to the 21st century!

The fabric is so soft and so cosy, one can’t help to integrate it into their wardrobe when temperatures drop. It’s also very versatile. Whether it’s coats, jackets, skirts, dungarees, caps or handbags, it’s easy to bring a little corduroy love into your wardrobe

rduroy K Tan Co NEW LOO nt Mini Skirt ro Button F €19.99

H&M Tan Corduroy Button trousers €29.99

COS Corduroy Cap €29

COS Corduroy skirt and blazer

HOME & STYLE

The BLOSS Winter Capsule event at Dundrum Town Centre is a luxury showcase and pop-up shop of over 35 established and emerging Irish designers.

To celebrate the launch, the BLOSS team brought together a selection of the designers involved as well as host of guests to celebrate the new store.

Guests on the night enjoyed a beautiful selection of drinks from Hendricks and Fever Tree and for the designated drivers, the non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip.

Guests shopped the inspiring range and spoke to the designers about their collections.

BLOSS founders, designers Emma Manley and Jenny Huston, together with their accountant Paul Haycock, imagined the showcase as a new channel to sell Irish luxury designs.

The store boasts a range of cutting edge and classic, Irish designed women’s, men’s and children’s fashions as well as homewares, jewellery, millinery and accessories.

Jenny Huston and Emma Manley.

Photo:Karen Morgan Speaking about the store launch, BLOSS founder and designer Emma Manley said, “We have incredible design talent on our Island and myself and Jenny are so proud to be able to bring a portion of that directly to customers where until now, there has been such a gap in the market.

“Each brand sold in BLOSS is one we admire and we feel represents the very best of Irish design right now. We can compete with European, American labels from even further afield. It’s time to really celebrate our designers, both emerging and established.”

BLOSS runs at Dundrum Town Centre’s Pembroke District until January 7th with new styles and designers added weekly.

TLC FOR

WINTER SKIN COMING into the winter months your skin needs a little extra TLC. The Burren Perfumery’s Atlantic Coast range has been special designed to nourish and protect skin, making it a must have collection for your skin this winter. The castile hand and body soap (RRP €18.00) is made with organic plant oils, by hand.

The Atlantic Coast body lotion (RRP €26.00) is formulated with organic Hazelnut oil and Shea Butter to leave skin enriched and protected.

Next up for winter protection is a focus on the face, Atlantic Coast Serum (RRP €30.00)

with organic Neroli and Sweet Orange oils, soothes damaged skin.

It helps the skin to stabilise after a change of temperature. The Seaweed and Bergamot Day Cream (RRP €32.50) is created with seaweed extract which improves elasticity.

Last step is night care. The Soothing Night Cream(RRP €33.50) is made with seaweed extract and Shea Butter. It is a rich formulation that soothes and protects the skin. Products are available at The Burren Perfumery, online at www.burrenperfumery.com, as well as in Avoca stores nationwide.

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MUSIC

SUPERORGANISM Music for

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PICKWEEK OF THE

OCTOBER 26 (FRIDAY)

John Fogerty @ 3Arena, €90

Grammy-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty, who as lead singer of multi-million-selling blues-rock outfit Creedence Clearwater Revival penned a string of hits including ‘Bad Moon Rising’, ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’.

OCTOBER 25 (THURSDAY)

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W H E N Londonbased Superorganism released their first single, some of them had never met.

In fact, their lead vocalist, a Japanese girl living in the USA, had blended with a fading New Zealand indie act living in the UK, and another member from South Korea, but living in Australia.

A geographically confused entity, then, they met through message boards, and wrote entirely online.

Debut single ‘Something for your M.I.N.D’ changed everything.

It’s wacky eclectic pop sound threw Superorganism into the mainstream limelight almost overnight. Soon enough, rather than sharing memes and musical thoughts online, they were appearing surrounded by inflatable whales, using apples as instruments and singing about prawns on NPR’s memorable YouTube music channel ‘Tiny Desk Concerts’.

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Bravely, the eight-piece moved in together, in London, and things suddenly became a little less virtual.

“We never imagined this would end up with us touring and playing festivals,” backing vocalist Ruby tell us ahead of a show at Europavox Festival in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Frontwoman Orono Noguchi cuts across her immediately, joking “I did.

Eve r y t h i n g t h a t ’s happened, I saw coming.” She’s being tongue in cheek, but Noguchi relocated from Maine to London off the back of early successes to make Superorganism a reality.

The band in general have shown no little faith in the concept.

“The idea was everything would be done over the internet. Even at the start some of us were living in a house

together, but we d i d eve r y t h i n g o n l i n e, ” Ruby explains.

“There was quite a big time difference, but we’ve always done things that way. Even now, all in the same house, we do everything by sending it between our rooms.”

Superorganism’s music is knowingly weird.

straight-faced reflection of the band’s origins.

The live show includes lots of synchronized dance, garish backdrop videos and endless smiles. “We could release ten albums right now if we wanted to,” Noguchi tells us.

“There’s a huge backlog of stuff we’re working on. There are so many ideas flying around.”

T h e i r e p o ny m o u s debut album, released in March, is like a trippy, fast-paced sugar-coated glance at the weirder corners of internet culture, all abstract escapism and wacky asides.

The early single won the band a contract with renowned label Domino Records, and the album’s weirder moments include unwater ode ‘The Prawn Song’ and ‘Everybody Wants To Be Famous’, which walks a fine line between parody and a

“I think everyone’s an internet band now,” Ruby continues. “We talk about it more, maybe. We all grew up starting bands on forums, punk bands and stuff, years ago. It makes for a few good stories.”

“We met over a period of about ten years, but all separately, and slowly.

The music brought us closer, and it works for us.

We didn’t play any shows until Soul joined us from Sydney, as the last arrival.”

“It was really exciting

“

It’s been a total whirlwind. Exhausting and crazy, and great

Jordan

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watching the hype build from afar,” Soul remembers, “though Australia was really sunny and I had to leave that.”

“I was confident when I came over because we have lawyers,” Noguchi jokes. “ D o m i n o ca m e i n before all that. Even at that point we weren’t sure we were going to do live shows.

“We never thought we would all end up living in London, and then touring in France. It’s been a total whirlwind. Exhausting and crazy, and great.”

“We had to figure out how to do it all live in big group meetings, and figure out choreographs and stuff.

“Over a period of a few months we figured out how we were going to do it. But everything felt pretty organic, like we’ve been given a problem and then just solved it.”

Superorganism’s debut album charted at number 25 in the UK, which just goes to show, sometimes the internet really is the best use of your time.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO @ 3Arena, €80.50 Alan Marshall and the Party Faithful @ The Grand Social, €15 Queen Extravaganza @ Olympia Theatre, €34.50 Little Hours @ Smock Alley, €25 Jamali Maddix @ Whelan’s, €18 RTE Radio One Folk Awards @ Vicar Street, sold out Elderbrook @ The Green Room, €15

OCTOBER 26 (FRIDAY) Little Hours @ Smock Alley, €25 Julian Casablancas and The Voidz @ Vicar Street, €37 John Byrne @ DC Music Club, €10 Sun Mahshene + Glossolalaia @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), late show, free Leila Jane @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Vieux Farka Toure @ The Sugar Club, €25 People Under The Stairs @ The Sugar Club, €20

OCTOBER 27 (SATURDAY) Counting Crows + Alison Krauss @ 3Arena, €70 Metropolis Festival - Villagers, Friendly Fires, Booka Brass @ The RDS, €35+ Villagers create a line up loaded with local talent at the RDS, as Conor O’Brien returns to a live setting following the launch of ‘The Art Of Pretending To Swim’.

Phosphorescent @ Tivoli Theatre, €25 Lisa O’Neil @ Vicar Street, €20 PJ Morton @ Whelan’s, €26 Tom Grennan @ The Academy, €20 Her’s @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15

OCTOBER 28 (SUNDAY) Metropolis Festival - Roisin Murphy, Mac DeMarco, Blood Joan Armatrading @ Vicar Street, sold out Versatile @ Olympia Theatre, sold out Boy Pablo @ The Button Factory, €27 Bixiga 70 @ The Sugar Club, €20 Sister Nancy @ The Sugar Club, €22 (late show)

OCTOBER 29 (MONDAY) Jake Carter @ Vicar Street, €20 Stanley Clarke @ The Sugar Club, €30

OCTOBER 30 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6 Elder Island @ The Grand Social, €15 Andrea Bocelli @ 3Arena, €56

OCTOBER 31 (WEDNESDAY) Andrea Bocelli @ 3Arena, €56 Peter Cetera and the Bad Daddy’s @ Vicar Street, €65

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CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN...JUST FOR FUN!

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THE FINAL ACT: SOCCER: The SSE Airtricity League season draws to a close this weekend and it’s been another mixed season for the Dublin clubs.

With the First Division having wound up early to facilitate the play-offs, its just the three Premier Division sides still in action but with little at stake.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | DUBLIN LION

Irish Hulk opts for Louisville  sport@dublingazette.com

CLONDALKIN man Aidan Harris Igiehon made headlines across the USA this week as he announced his commitment to the University of Louisville for next year.

Irish basketball fans across the country were anxiously refreshing their social media feeds from five o’clock last Friday evening for the news, after the Irish NBA prospect revealed he would announce his number one choice from his top four colleges – choices that also included St John’s, Oregon and Kentucky.

The Dublin Lions star, who is known Stateside as The Irish Hulk, announced the news on a live stream from his high school, Lawrence Woodmere Academy, where his mother was also linked in via Skype from Dublin.

The news sees Harris Igiehon become the first Irish player to play in the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) and will play home games with the

Louisville Cardinals in the famous KFC Yum Center which has a capacity of over 22,000. The 6’ 10 player will be eligible for the NBA draft in 2020.

Speaking at the announcement, he said: “When I first came to the United States, I didn’t imagine myself being here… This is a decision that will potentially change my life and my family’s life forever. Honestly speaking, this is the hardest decision I have ever made.”

Also speaking about the news, his Dublin Lions coach Rob White added: “We are all delighted that Aidan is fortunate enough to have a selection of these great schools.

“Aidan hasn’t stopped working since the day he joined Lions and went to the USA. He fully deserves this great moment and the many more to come. Dublin Lions are very proud and we look forward to watching him progress.”

Reflecting on why he chose Louisville in the end, Harris Igiehon told

Dublin Lions graduate Aidan Harris Igiehon. Picture: Paul Sherwood

247sport.com: “It’s one thing to be wanted and another thing to be needed and I kind of felt like I was needed when I went on my visit,” Igiehon said.

“Coach [Chris] Mack showed me the roster and the blueprint he had setup.

When I went on my official the city embraced me and they kind of like

exploded the second I was there.”

“My other officials were nice but the Louisville visit was crazy,” he added. Fans everywhere going crazy and with the basketball team it’s just the beginning. The ability of them to develop players, their staff is wellequipped to develop a player such as myself.”

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

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 601 0240

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for Oct 18th . Nos. 5,11,14 and 17. No winner. Next Thursday’s Jackpot € 9,800. Winner of €100 Mary Morrissey, €50 Eoin Fitzpatrick.

Joker Consolation Ultan Carroll. Bingo continues every Monday at 8:00pm.

Hard luck to our Junior Camogie teams both beaten in their Championship semi finals. Minor Championship begins in 2 weeks and we are competing in two grades.

Congrats to our Girls under 13 footballers on winning the Div 2 Cup final.

Great exhibition of football from our under 16’s in defeating Na Fianna in their Championship quarter final clash.

Nice to see the great support from all sections in the BSJ family. Minor Footballers lost to Thomas Ashe on Sunday. Under 21 footballers are drawn against St Sylvesters in the 1st round of Football Championship. Senior Footballers now fixed to play St Vincents away in the league next Friday at 7:30 pm. Support requested.

BSJ 36th AGM will take place on Friday 9th November 2018 at 8pm.

Player of the Match Katie Congrats to Shane O Donnell and Sinead Cooney on their wedding last weekend, and bestMurray wishesand to Captain Sarah Tara Whelan and Christopher Scanlon onMurphy their big after day next weekend.

Clontarf’s Lawin..

GAA foundation coaching course 30thdies OctIFC & 1st Picture:and GAApics.

Nov 7-9:30 pm. Essential to book in advance com for further info contact carolnolan.gpo.dublin@ gaa.ie.

BSJ Annual Dinner Dance in Stackstown Golf Club Nov 17th 8:00 pm. See FB for further details.

CUALA GOOD luck to our Intermediate Hurlers against St. Marks in the Dublin IHC final on Sunday 28th October in Rathcoole at 2 p.m.

All support welcome.

Three great wins for our Juvenile and Minor Ladies Footballers in Championship and Shield finals at the weekend. In Meadowvale on Saturday the U13 Bs came from behind in the dying minutes of their first competitive final to defeat Skerries by 5-4 to 3-8 in the Div 8 Shield before the Minor Bs took to the same pitch to win the Division 6 Championship with a 4-9 to 4-4 win over Na Fianna.

Not to be outdone by their clubmates, on Sunday the U16s defeated Fingal Ravens by 4-12 to 2-7 to become Division 4 football county champions.

Cuala and UCD/GAA are holding Cuala’s annual social and sporting day for local GAA TY students.

Football, games and a bit a fun with some All Ireland Champions as guest speakers on the 2nd November

10am-4pm. Register your place at https://www. cualagaa.ie/ty_ucd.

The Adult Ladies Section are holding a Night at the Dogs fundraiser on November 23rd.

Tickets now available by emailing cualaladiesfundraising@gmail.com.

This promises to be a great night out with big demand for tickets so book yours early.

The season continues for the 02 boys after their Dublin Division 1 Football shield quarter final win against St Pats on Saturday.

Best of luck to all in this week’s Cuala lotto draw for the €12500 Jackpot.

Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Margaret Fitzsimons.

All profits from the lotto are ring fenced for facility and pitch development.

Sign up now at www. cualagaa.ie/lotto Ádh mór do na foirne camógaíochta F13, F14 agus F16 ina gcluichí ceannais an deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn.

SHINTY/CAMOGIE: SCOTLAND SIDE PROVE TOO STRONG

Premier stars get to answer Irish call

Despite a tough final scoreline, Shane Plowman and his Dublin selection enjoyed a weekend to remember in Inverness, taking on Scotland in an shinty/camogie international battle at Bught Park SHINTY/CAMOGIE INTERNATIONAL Scotland 4-1 Ireland 0-2  CÓILÍN DUFFY at Bught Park sport@dublingazette.com

A DUBLIN camogie selection, mainly drawn from players in the Premier Junior ranks fought a brave battle against the Scotland’s Womens Shinty team in the annual Country v County Shinty-Camogie game at Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday.

The curtain-raiser to the men’s International between Ireland and Scotland, was played on the main pitch at Bught Park for the first time.

This was a real game of two halves, with Dublin dominating the opening exchanges and deservedly leading at the break, but Scotland came into their own in the second half, and scored 13 points unanswered, including four goals to take victory

Dublin were depleted due to Sunday’s Senior final between St Judes and Na Fianna, and travelled to Scotland with 18 players.

“It’s a knock-on effect with the Premier Juniors winning the All-Ireland and the Dublin championships starting so late, but when someone else is let down, someone else steps in,” Dublin manager Shane Plowman told the Dublin Gazette after the game.

“It’s a fabulous tournament to be invited into, and the girls that came over gave it their all, and experiences like that you live for.”

Dublin began this game in strong fashion, and constantly pressed hard at the Scotland defence.

However, the hosts offered strong resistance, with a point each from Ciara Callaghan and Kerry Finnegan, Dublin’s lone contributions of the opening half.

Scotland were offered little change at the opposite end, and only managed to open their account with almost 13 min-

“

To be asked into tournaments like this, some of the girls would only dream of it.

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utes played in the second half.

Like they had done in the opening half, Dublin marshalled well at the back, but Scotland were virtually camped in Dublin’s half, in the closing 30 minutes, which made it hugely tough for the visitors.

Sarah Corrigal opened the hosts scoring, before Dublin’s goalkeeper was forced to deliver

The Dublin junior premier side that travelled to Inverness to play against Scotland’s shinty team last weekend. Picture: Neil G Patrson

a fine save, after a blazing goal shot.

However, at the start of the final quarter, Scotland got their opening goal from Lorna MacRae, which handed Stuart Reid’s side a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Scotland fired three goals in the closing 10 minutes of normal time, with Zoe Reid, Lorna MacRae and captain Kirsty Deans all finding the net on the way to a nine-point win.

The Dublin side on the day was captained by Deirdre Johnstone.

“Scotland seemed to get the goals, when they dropped back in behind the ball, they defended it well and couldn’t give us any space to get at them,” Plowman said.

“In the second half they got the exact same thing, they put pressure on us and went at us, but they got the few goals.

“The same as any match, goals win matches.”

This was the third year of a three-year series between the teams, and Plowman says it’s great that as a county Dublin have the chance to play in a game like this, where in previous years it was a combined Irish team that faced the best in Scotland.

“To be asked into tournaments like this, some of the girls would only dream of it,” he said.

“Then to get the call-up to play in them and experience the whole thing coming over here, the hospitality you get off everybody is fabulous.

“For a Dublin selection, they did themselves proud today, we didn’t get the goals that we needed – Scotland got them, but we’ll go away happy enough.”

Meanwhile, in the Senior Mens Shinty-Hurling International, a strong second half was also key to victory, as a string of two-pointers from Kevin Bartlett earned Scotland a 1-11 to 1-9 win over Ireland.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: LITTLE TO PLAY FOR ON FINAL WEEKEND

LOI SHORTS Shels WNL bid ended as Wexford prevail

Bohemians enjoyed a fine run of form in the second half of the season. Picture: Martin Doherty

Testing times for Dub clubs on Premier stage LEAGUE OF IRELAND  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

The SSE Airtricity League season draws to a close this weekend and it’s been another mixed season for the Dublin clubs.

With the First Division having wound up early to facilitate the play-offs, its just the three Premier Division sides still in action but with little at stake.

Shamrock Rovers have qualified for Europe for the fourth successive season as a result of their thirdplaced finish but once again the Hoops failed to mount a title bid.

A disastrous second series of games, which saw Stephen Bradley’s side win just once, saw the Hoops out of touch by the midway point in the season.

Rovers are on course to finish the season 26 points behind Dundalk, even if they beat managerless Sligo Rovers on Friday.

More positive has been the manner in which

they’ve ended the season with 11 wins, two draws and one defeat from their final 14 games, and they’ll hope to carry that on next year.

On the other end of the Liffey, Bohemians have exceeded all expectations this season and look set for a top-half finish that belies their part-time status.

Keith Long’s side came within the bounce of a ball of an FAI Cup final appearance as a disputed penalty decision in the home game against Cork City forced a replay, which they lost 2-1.

The Gypsies hit form at just the right time and went ten games unbeaten leading into the cup replay, and their tally of 50 goals so far is the fourth-best in the division.

It was the end of an era in Inchicore as Liam Buckley agreed to step down from the St Patrick’s Athletic hotseat following a success-laden seven-year stint.

Buckley, who led the Athletic to league success

in 2013 and their first FAI Cup in 53 years 12 months later, left the club by mutual consent in late September.

There’s little doubt the success story of the season from a Dublin perspective has been the revival of UCD, who not only topped the First Division but made it all the way to the FAI Cup semi-finals.

And it took the Premier Division winners Dundalk – featuring a handful of ex-UCD players including striker Georgie Kelly – to deny them a final appearance at Oriel Park.

Remarkably, despite leaving the club in July, Kelly finished the season as the Students’ top scorer with 14 goals – four ahead of captain Gary O’Neill.

A return to the top flight will really test the limits of Collie O’Neill’s squad – they’re set to stick with only scholarship players next year – but will have turned heads with the style of football this year.

Things have been less

rosy at Shelbourne, however, and the Reds dispensed with the services of manager Owen Heary despite finishing third and reaching the play-offs.

Heary had guided the troubled Dublin side to progressively higher finishes but a penalty shoot-out defeat to Drogheda having played the majority of the second leg with nine men was the final straw.

David O’Sullivan finished the season with an impressive 15 goals to take the First Division golden boot, and Shels could face a battle to keep the league’s form striker on the books.

A n d C a b i n t e e l y ’s upward trajectory continued with their most successful season to date – a seventh-placed finish in the ten-team First Division.

Shamrock Rovers end third. Picture: Martin Doherty

SHELBOURNE’S bid to regain the Women’s National League ended without them kicking a ball as Wexford Youths sealed a second successive title with victory over Cork City on Saturday.

It brought to an end a disappointing week for the Reds, who were knocked out of the FAI Cup at the semi-final stage thanks a 2-1 home defeat by Peamount United.

It meant the Reds’ 6-0 demolition of Limerick was in vain – Danny Crowley’s side had already secured second place in the standings.

A first-half hat-trick from Kate Mooney sent the 2016 treble champions on their way to a facile victory.

Fiona Donnelly scored twice after the break, either side of an own goal, as Crowley gave opportunities to some of the players who have been on the periphery this season.

Shelbourne host bottom-placed Kilkenny United on Sunday afternoon as they look to finish their season on a positive note.

PEAS’ GREEN SHOOTS Goals from Eleanor Ryan Doyle, Jade Reddy and Amber Barrett made it three wins in eight days for Women’s FAI Cup finalists Peamount United as they avenged last month’s defeat to Galway at Greenogue with a 3-1 success.

Peamount started on the front foot and were a goal up inside two minutes.

Galway failed to defend Sarah McKevitt’s corner to

allow Ryan Doyle shoot past keeper Tina Hughes from close range.

The westerners were undone again from Peas’ second corner of the game on 16 minutes when Reddy latched onto the loose ball to crack a stunning right-foot drive to the net from some 25 yards.

Barrett added a 40-yard free-kick for her 27th goal of the season later in the win.

Whelan on the treble in 14-0 Under-17 win SHELBOURNE’S Emily Whelan scored a hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland opened their European Under-17 Championships campaign with a 14-0 win over Albania.

Whelan, who made her debut for the senior team in a friendly with Poland earlier this month, scored twice in the first half before wrapping up her hattrick within ten minutes of the resumption.

Her Reds teammate Jessica Ziu also scored twice, while Mia Dodd added a late goal from the bench. as Colin Bell’s side ran riot at the Serbian FA’s Sports Centre in Stara Pazova.

FFC Frankfurt’s Emily Kraft scored four goals on her international debut, while captain Eabha O’Mahony of Cork City and Athlone Town’s Katelyn Keogh both scored braces.

Ireland face Wales on Thursday before finishing the group against the hosts Serbia on Sunday morning, with the top two sides guaranteed a place in the elite qualifying round next year.

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GERALDINE P MORAN THIS year’s halloween camp takes place in St Brigids BNS from 30th Oct to 2nd Nov for boys and girls aged from 5-12.

You can book online so visit our www. geraldinesgaa.ie for further details, places are limited so early booking is advised.

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot.

The numbers were 5,9,21 and 22. Next week’s jackpot will be €1650. Congrats to Daire Ralph and Brian Casey who were this week’s lucky dip winners.

The AFL7 team have their rescheduled game vs Naomh Olaf on Sunday.

Best of luck to them on this vital promotion chasing game.

There is no Juvenile games this weekend.

KILMACUD CROKES THE Senior A Hurlers will have their Championship Final replay against Ballyboden, on Sunday at 3.30pm on the eve of the Senior Football Final against St. Judes at 5pm on Monday.

Both games taking place in Parnell Park.

Congratulations to the Junior Camogie team who won their Championship Semi-Final over Ballinteer St. John’s on Sunday!

Their Final takes place at 12pm on Sunday in Parnells.

Well done also to the Minor A Footballers who had a 1.15 to 1.10 win over St. Jude’s.

NAOMH OLAF

Congratulations to the U15 A Ladies Footballers who beat Fox/Cab in their Championship Final.

Also in Ladies Football, the Minor B team beat St. James Gaels to win the Division 6 Shield while the U14B team beat Templeogue Synge Street to win their Cup Final.

Best of luck to the Minor A Hurlers who play Cuala in the Championship Semi-Final, throw in is at 11am in Silverpark on Sunday.

Good luck also to the Minor B Hurlers who have their Quarter-Final against Raheny on Sunday, throw in is at 11am in St. Annes Park.

WELL done to Senior hurlers and management on a fantastic win against Kilmacud Crokes in Glenalbyn on Saturday to retain Division 2 status.

Very good championship win for Under 16 footballers in Whitehall.

Very good wins also for Minor, Under 14 and Under 13 Ladies footballers, all away from home.

Well done also to the Under 8 girls for quiz and social event in club on Saturday.

Great work by the Under 15 Camogie team and mentors on trip to Uddingston, Scotland recently for camogie/shinty matches.

Club shop open Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Make a note of Naomh Olaf AGM in clubhouse on November 8th at 8:00 pm. Lotto numbers 4, 21, 27. No winner.

Next week’s Jackpot is €1,800 so why not have a go. Condolences to the Naughton family on the death of Mary’s sister Margaret Kingston. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

SOCCER: SHANKILL CLUB SAW HOPES OF A CUP UPSET SNATCHED

River wash out Vale with late late show in FAI Junior FAI JUNIOR CUP 3RD ROUND Valeview Shankill 1 Rivervalley Rangers 1 Rivervalley win 4-2 on pens  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

GOALKEEPER Yohann Bedos saved two penalties as Rivervalley Rangers progressed to the fourth round of the FAI Junior Cup with a 4-2 shootout win over Valeview Shankill.

The sides couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes at Loughlinstown Hospital on Sunday afternoon after Gareth Dunne cancelled out Alan Moore’s opener early in the second half.

Rivervalley have had a mixed start to life in the LSL following their move from the AUL in the summer, with four points from their three games in Major 1 so far.

Valeview, sitting a league below in Major 1A, lined up with three at the back and looked to use

their wing backs to counter quickly.

The home side had the best chance of the opening half as a free kick from was tipped onto the bar by the busy Bedos, who got up to stop the rebound, but all the action came after the break.

Valeview hit the front within ten minutes of the restart as Moore capitalised on some slack defending to turn home Ben McShane’s cross.

The concession galvanised Rivervalley and they equalised with 20 minutes remaining thanks to substitute Dunne.

The player affectionately known as ‘Ferret’ saw his driven effort from just inside the box parried clear, but he followed up to chip the rebound into the top corner from a tight angle.

The home side saw Liam Bermingham sent off in extra time, and Rivervalley hit the post in the dying seconds only for James

Rock to turn the loose ball wide. And it was the Bedos shown from thereon in as he saved the first two Valeview penalties, and Rivervalley netted all four of theirs to book a spot in the next round.

“We’re obviously disappointed to be knocked out of the cup,” Valeview Shankill manager Brian Flynn told the Dublin Gazette. “We were well in the game and completely deserved the lead. Unfortunately we just sat back

and they nicked one and got it to extra time.

“We could have nicked it at the end of normal time, and the lads were a bit sick over it. We probably should have won it.

“If it had been a league game, a draw probably would have been a fair result, but that’s football and somebody has to lose on the day.”

Flynn, who took over the club in the summer following their relegation to LSL Sunday Premier,

has targeted promotion and feels he has the squad to do it in spite of a mixed opening.

“We’ll be looking to get promoted and challenge in the top half of the table.

With the squad that we have, we feel we can win it. I look at the teams in the league and I feel we can compete with them.

“We’ve four or five games to go until Christmas, so we’ll look to put a run together and see how we are then.”

Foxrock hosts Classic camp

Rebecca Rabeiro, one of the Sport Changes Lives Victory Scholars. Picture: Dillon Osborne

LORETO College, Foxrock will host a Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic Halloween camp from October 30 October to November 1 from 10am – 4pm each day.

It forms part of the build-up to the Classic which is returning to Belfast’s SSE Arena from November 29 to December 1.

The camps will cater for players of all levels and will be led by Sport Changes Life’s Victory Scholars like Adaysha Williams, Rebecca Rabeiro, Samantha Hyslip and Simone Hobdy will offer hands-on coaching

sessions.

The camp will cost €20 per child, per day with free entry for DCU Mercy Club Members.

For more info on registration, visit www. sportchangeslife.com. You can also enrol via text message on 086 8681966 by stating the child’s name and date of birth.

To purchase a tournament pass to the upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic, visit www.belfastbasketballclassic.com.

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AWAY LATE IN THE DAY

BOXING: SALLYNOGGIN MAN LINED UP TO FACE MCCRORY

McAfee sets sights on featherweight belt CELTIC CLASH 7  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

Valeview Shankill’s cup run came to a close at the hands of Rivervalley Rangers

HOLMPATRICK

Stackstown duo win Irish title in St Andrew’s STACKSTOWN’S Tom Collins and Frank Newman won the All-Ireland final of the NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup in St Andrew’s last weekend.

They took on teams from across Ireland who has won regional competitions to reach this stage on Scotland including teams from Greenore, Strandhill Golf Club and Blarney Golf Club. Since March, the cup has seen GUI-affiliated golf courses across the country hold qualifying tournaments from local to county level.

STEPHEN McAfee has won the right to fight for the Irish super featherweight title at Celtic Clash 7, and will face a boisterous Feargal McCrory, from Tyrone in November.

The pair announced the fight by facing off right after McCrory’s victory over Brayan Mairena in Tallaght earlier this month.

McCrory has immediately thrown the gauntlet at the Dublin man, quipping “I’ve beaten better,” but the the Sallynoggin man’s camp is quietly confident going into the fight, which will take place at Good Counsel GAA Club on November 24.

McAfee is undefeated at 4(2)-0-1, and McCrory at 9(3)-0, but while McCrory is fresh off the back of his most recent fight, he has been focusing on his skills and condition behind the scenes after his last win in July.

His trainer Jonny Lewins told the Dublin Gazette that McAfee is sticking to a longterm plan, and sees things he can exploit in McCrory.

“I love the technical side, the identifying weaknesses and mistakes and working out how we can exploit them,” Lewins said of the pre-fight agenda. “We see a few weaknesses.

Not to disrespect him as a fighter, it’s going to be very tough, but we have a few ideas on how to beat him.”

McAfee has just returned from a training camp in Manchester, where he spent three days hopping between top-class gyms, and took the chance to spar with former world champion Anthony Crolla.

“Stephen’s developing into a really strong boxer and everything is going just as we hoped so far,” Lewins said of his charge.

“McCrory is very well trained, but this is exactly what Stephen needs. He’s had no fight in October, we’ve waited for the right one, and this is it.

Stephen McAfee, left, and Feargal McCrory face off. Picture: Ricardo Guglieminotti

“They’re both south paws, and the fight suits both camps. If Stephen wins, we’ll be looking to go abroad, maybe to fight in England. It’s good for your reputation and gives you a chance to move forward,” Lewins concluded.

McAfee is a former kickboxer who turned professional as a boxer after a few amateur

fights a year ago. Nicknamed “showtime”, the featherweight is based in Sallynoggin, and is the current BUI Celtic Champion.

A super bantamweight contest between Carl McDonald and Dylan McDonagh – the latter also from Lewin’s Monkstown Boxing Club stable – will take place on the same night.

YMCA’s tough start in EYHL continues MEN’S EY HOCKEY LEAGUE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

YMCA’S tough start to the men’s EY Hockey League continued as they fell 3-2 to Lisnagarvey at Wesley, meaning they remain on one point after five games.

They started well with Sam Hyland key in breaking up their attacks and, he helped win a corner along with Tom Ritchie,

which the former got on the end of for 1-0. Garvey replied instantly with Troy Chambers firing back with a free shot in the D. It was backs against the wall for a while in the third quarter for the Y with Ben Campbell serving a yellow card suspension.

Three penalty corners on the hooter were repelled to keep it at 1-1 but Daniel Nelson did

get Garvey in front in the last period with a lift over Bernsden on his reverse.

He scrambled in the next, too, straight from the restart.

Y M d i d l i k e w i s e, breaking forward from the tip off to win a corner which Grant Glutz scored from – his third goal in three games – and while Garvey shipped a 10-minute yellow, the equaliser would not come for the Dubliners.

YMCA’s Aaron Bailey. Picture: Sinead Hingston

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GAELIC GAMES: CABINTEELY OFFER NEW OUTLET IN KILBOGGET

SHANKILL THE juvenile Academy Sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy is taking a break this Saturday for the October bank holiday weekend. Please come along and give the Academy a try.

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

Our AGM will be held on Monday 19th November at 8.00pm in St Anne’s Recourse centre Shankill.

Very busy on Saturday Under 8 girls home to St KevinsKillians, under 8 hurling away to Thomas Davis, Under 10 girls away to Kilmacud, Under 10 hurling home to Wanderers, under 11 hurling away to Stars of Erin Under 12 girls away to St Marys (S).

There was a great presentation night last Friday in Bradys for the adult ladies team. Well done everyone.

The Chase the Ace draw in Brady’s. There was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Derek Byrne. This week’s jackpot is €1350. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in the pub or from club members.

Check our facebook page to see the summer camp and club birthday party videos produced

by Lava Digital Marketing it’s a fantastic view as to what our club is all about and also see some fantastic photographs by our club photographer Liza Mitton.

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

Cabinteely GAA club have expanded their youth section significantly to work in tandem with Foxrock Cabinteely

Cabo launch academy  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

CABINTEELY GAA launched an expanded Academy, with boys aged 4-7 set to train on Saturday mornings together with Foxrock Cabinteely’s female players.

Foxrock Cabinteely are the dominant entity in ladies football in recent years in the county and, while the Cabinteely men’s team are a small fish in Dublin’s substantial pond, they are an improving side, having won a couple of promotions in recent years.

The Cabinteely men’s side have rarely fielded youth sides in recent years, however, so the expansion of the wellestablished Foxrock Cabinteely academy is a dual-gender entity, with the boys registered with the GAA and the girls with the

LGFA, is a logical step.

Barry Rojack, who plays with the men’s seniors, sees the move as predominantly a familybased move. “A lot of the current men’s teams used to play in the junior teams that were here at Cabinteely in the 90s,” Rojack explains.

“For both the men’s and women’s sides at Kilbogget, it makes sense for the club to be a family thing.

“Most of the people around the club would like to be able to bring their kids down to the same club to play. Some of the senior ladies at Foxrock Cabinteely are bringing their kids down already. They already had a very well-established set up for the girls, so to include the boys as well is a good move.”

For the boys, the academy will only take in the 4-7 age group

initially with plans to expand as that group gets older. “We’re not really interested in taking players from other clubs, that’s not what this is about,” Rojack said.

“We want to get players in while they’re young and bring them through here. In the long run, that will feed into the seniors, of course, but that’s a very long term project.

“We’ve had the boys down here for a few weeks now, so it was nice to have an official launch with 150 kids in the 4-7 age group.

“There are a lot of houses being built around Cabinteely and not a huge amount of local amenities, so to be all set up for when the houses are finished makes perfect sense to us.”

Derek McArdle, also heavily involved in the new developments, added: “Our Academy

is growing incredibly fast, and the children so much enjoy participating in our co-ordinated skills and drills sessions. But we urgently need more volunteers and coaches.

“It is the starting point for boys and girls to learn the basic skills of Gaelic football. The big advantage for many parents is that they can now bring both their sons and daughters down to our Academy as they will be training on the same pitch.

“When they reach Under-8s they will move into the GAA Go Games structure and start playing matches with teams in the region.” ** Cabinteely academy takes place from 9.45am to 11am on Saturday mornings at Kilbogget Park. They can be contacted at secretary@foxcabgaa.ie.

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Ross O’Carroll reaches for the sliotar in an intense Dublin SHC final. Picture: Steven Dagg

Boden and Crokes must do it all again DUBLIN SENIOR HURLING FINAL Ballyboden St Enda’s Kilmacud Crokes  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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KILMACUD CROKES and Ballyboden St Enda’s will have to go again, after extra time couldn’t separate the two in the Dublin senior hurling final on Sunday in a Parnell Park contest heavily influenced by the wind.

The absence of three-times champions Cuala was almost as big a story as the two sides actually competing ahead of this contest, but Crokes and Boden are the second and third most recent title holders in Dublin, and both proved their mettle in challenging conditions.

Things were nip and tuck in the early stages, as the advantage swung one way and then the other in a high-scoring contest, peppered with poor finishing.

Boden were stronger on the ground and in the rough and tumble moments but Crokes made up for that with the better point-taking and bolshy defence.

Crokes were on the up first with a Sean McGrath goal after four minutes. He finished off a sharp move from the left side of the square after he slipped through a

tight gap in the Boden defense.

Boden hit back with Conor Dooley and Conal Keaney looking their biggest threats. After a flying opening, the score was leveled up after just over ten minutes at 1-2 to 0-5.

Boden had the bit between their teeth, and got space when Gary Maguire’s free dropped into the square, flicked on by Dooley into the net to put Ballyboden in charge, their lead soon edging past a single score at 1-7 to 1-3.

Despite the goals, though, both sides were having off days in front of the posts.

Crokes closed the gap by a point ahead of the break, with Boden’s dominance tempered by nine first half wides. They had also played with the wind.

Perhaps that told as Crokes got the better of the early part of the second half.

Mark Howard, who hit six second half points, shone as they worked their way back in front in their best period.

Almost as soon as they’d done so, Boden had a great chance. Aidan Mellett’s shot came back off the woodwork, leaving Niall Ryan close in with a free swing at goal, one he pulled wide.

Mellett’s moment was to come, though, as he finished a sharp team move from Boden and he looked to have snatched

the game as it headed into injury time.

Incredibly, Crokes grabbed the two points they needed to level up through McGowan and Howard and an extra twenty minutes was confirmed at 2-11 to 1-14.

Howard, the star of the second half, had even had a last second chance to win the game for Crokes, but dragged a free from inside his own half wide.

The first period of extra time was exceptionally tight, with Boden vis-

ibly tiring. Nonetheless, they went two points ahead through Ryan before Howard squared things up for Crokes.

The tension ratcheted up in the second period and a huge point from Oisin O’Rorke looked like it might have been enough to snatch the game for Crokes.

But McMorrow and a late, late point from Paul Ryan ensured these 21st century Dublin hurling powerhouses will have to do it all again next Sunday at 3.30pm at the same venue.

Kilmacud’s Shane Veale tumbles as David O’Connor and Conor Dooley close in.

Picture: Steven Dagg

FOXROCKCabinteely’s hopes of four-in-a-row in Leinster remain intact following a big 4-16 to 0-5 win against Meath’s Simonstown Gaels on Saturday.

Hannah O’Neill scored 2-2 for the winners, Amy Ring contributed 1-3, Amy Connolly chipped in with 0-5 and Westmeath’s Fiona Claffey bagged 1-1 for Fox-Cab, who also had a three-point haul from in-form Sinead Goldrick.

For the first 15 minutes, Simonstown were in contention as Foxrock eked out a narrow o-2 to 0-1 lead but the southsiders soon began to make their talent come to bear in Navan.

Foxrock weighed in with a burst of 1-7 before the half-time whistle was blown to race out of sight with Ring converting a free to start it off.

Claffey’s goal got the first goal with the score at 1-4 to 0-1 before O’Neill weighed in.

Simonstown did get a couple of scores on the board in the second half, ending their wait for a score in the 44th minute.

But they were always chasing the game and when Aedin Murray was sent to the bin for Fox/Cab, the Dubliners were already out of sight.

The win sets up a final date with Sarsfields Mountmellick from Laois following their 4-12 to 1-10 win over Westmeath’s Milltown.

The Leinster final will be played on November 4 in Kinnegad on 2.30pm.

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EYEBROWS were raised when St Jude’s overcame the favourites St Vincent’s to set up an all-southside Dublin Football Championship final against Kilmacud Crokes.

Vincent’s – with Diarmuid Connolly back in action and featuring off the bench following his stint in America with Donegal Boston – were looking to make it three titles in a row.

They were no match for the Tymon North club, however, who followed up their quarterfinal win over Ballymun Kickhams with a comprehensive 2-11 to 0-8 win.

“I wasn’t surprised to be honest,” Mannion said in advance of Sunday’s final date at Parnell Park.

“I saw them against Ballymun they were well worth their win and popped up every year for the last few years. They beat us well in 2016 so I wasn’t surprised.

“It was a good game – to come back from 0-5 to 0-1 down against St Vincent’s is no mean feat at all. They are really good team with a lot of god players so I wasn’t surprised.

“Physically they are really imposing, especially around the middle, and they use that to their advantage. They know their strengths we will have a massive task to break that down.”

Kilmacud Crokes Paul Mannion in action during their semi-final win over Ballyboden St Enda’s.

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“Because Crokes had been in so many finals in the

years before that, you kind of thought this will come again. I didn’t think I’d be waiting five, six years.”

Mannion was part of the Crokes side the last time they contested a county final, in 2012, when they lost out by a point to Ballymun.

Mannion was 19 and just off the back of helping Dublin to an Under21 All-Ireland title, hitting the back of the net late on as Dublin came from behind to beat Roscommon.

While he’s gone on to enjoy massive success at

senior intercounty level, success at club level has proved harder to come by, and the 24-year-old admits he values it more knowing how fleeting it is.

“I only said to one of the lads yesterday, I kind of thought then as you would naturally be thinking that there’s next year.

“Because Crokes had been in so many finals of so many championships

in the years before that, you kind of thought this will come again. I didn’t think I’d be waiting another five, six years.

“I’ve been saying it to the younger lads in the team that these don’t come around too often at all, especially in the Dublin championship now how competitive it’s gone.

“It’s a massive opportunity and I’m going to do everything to make

sure we don’t miss it.”

One man who will be key to that effort is Cian O’Sullivan, who has returned following an absence after picking up a hamstring injury during the All-Ireland final win over Tyrone.

“He nicked his hamstring in the final but did loads of rehab and got it well sorted out before coming back training.

He did fitness tests a n d s t u f f t h e we e k

before the game and he was flying it.

“I’ve kind of had similar bad luck just a different time of the year, every February it seems for me, a kind of muscle tear.

“Cian now, it seems to be around September, October time.

“It’s been a really unfortunate timing for the club but just delighted now to have him back fresh fit for the final.”