Dublin Gazette: South Edition - October 4th 2018

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Tributes SHANKILL has been mourning popular bus driver Ray McGee, who has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Described by many as “a true gentleman”, he was known to a huge number of people across the area, with many paying tribute to his calm and caring nature. SEE PAGE 5

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FOOTBALL: Foxrock Cabinteely produce yet another outstanding display to make it four Dublin titles in succession.

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FREEMENDOUS End of an WIN FOR PAPER era as Pat

GAZETTE GLORY: Michael McGovern, managing director of Dublin Gazette Newspapers, was delighted to accept a Highly Commended certificate for the company’s Digital Marketing at the 2018 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber County Business Awards. He was congratulated by Aileen Eglington, president, DLR Chamber and Cathriona Hallahan, managing director, Microsoft Ireland. See full Gallery on P10-11. Picture: Paul Sherwood

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Anger over Harbour Company’s transfer Councillors slam ‘debt’ acceptance

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SOME councillors said they are “furious” over the Department of Transport transferring Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

This means the council will take on full responsibility of the management and operation of the 200-year-old harbour – and an estimated €33.5 million debt that some councillors claim comes with the deal.

Councillors said they are now faced with a huge financial burden which will massively

compromise the council’s ability to deliver services locally.

In a letter to Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy shown to Dublin Gazette, Cllr Barry Ward (FG) said he is disappointed that “absolutely no financial provision” has been made for the “debt that comes with [the deal].”

FULL STORY ON PAGE 8

Cullen to retire

IT’S the end of an era as popular community garda Pat Cullen is retiring next month.

Dublin Gazette caught up with Pat for a chat, with the modest local figure quietly looking back on the life he and his wife, Geraldine, have had since settling in Ballinteer in 1992.

Tributes to Pat have been quick and plentiful to flow in, with politicians, businesspeople, community leaders and people from all across south Dublin paying tribute to the stalwart figure who’s given so much to the community over the past years.

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DUMPING ISSUES IN BALLINTEER CRITICISED

Call for ‘eye sore’ to be moved to better site

Monkstown Village Tidy District Committee at the presentation of the Tidy Districts Awards 2018: Brendan McCormack, Anne Harrington, Cllr Ossain Smyth and Paula Corcoran. Picture: Peter Cavanagh

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Monkstown group to hold clean-up

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DUMPING issues in Ballinteer are being heavily criticised.

The bring centre off Stonemasons Way is operated by the council and is a network for glass, cans and textiles recycling in the area.

Ballinteer community activist and independent candidate in the next local elections, Sean McLoughlin said the Bring Centre is an “ongoing eye sore, litter zone and at times it is an anti-social magnet”.

He is calling for the clothes and bottle banks to be relocated to a “better suited location”.

Mr McLoughlin said: “The clothes/bottle banks are not emptied enough, leading to clothes and plastic bags dumped in its surrounding area.

“The bring centre is continuously surrounded by cardboard boxes and plastic bags, which are occasionally set on fire.

“Furthermore, when full,

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MONKSTOWN Village Tidy District Committee are meeting this weekend for a clean-up event.

They will provide bags, gloves, litter pickers and high-visibility vests on the day if you do not have your own.

The committee have recently won Best Display Board in the DLR Tidy District Awards 2018.

The clean-up is taking place on Saturday, October 6, meeting at 10.30am at the Hall behind St Patrick’s Church on Alma Place.

They will clean the stream and some other new areas. All are welcome to join.

Sean McLoughlin at the bring centre

empty bottles are left in its surrounding area [they] are frequently smashed in close proximity to the bring centre.”

“This bring centre, is poorly located, with plenty of rubbish ending up in the nearby Little Dargle river and its overgrown banks.

“I have written to the local authority asking them to consider relocat-

ing this particular bring centre to a better suited location.

“At a minimum I am calling on the local authority to have it emptied more frequently in the short term and following on from that find a better suited location which is not a few yards from a river. “ T h e co u n c i l h ave informed me that they will

investigate and reply to me. I am awaiting a reply,” said McLoughlin.

Locals have echoed Mr McLoughlin’s call and have shown their disgust at the litter on social media.

Aisling Shorten said: “Have to agree with this.

Anytime I go by it catches my eye the overflown clothes, looks awful.”

Conor Condon said: “[I] think if it was emptied more [it] would help.”

Margaret Bingham said; “We all knew that illegal dumping was going to happen as soon as the private waste collection companies took over from the council.”

Michelle Richardson said: “Should be up near [Centra] and Lidl there’s enough room up there for them.”

A council spokesperson said: “The council’s wardens investigate incidents of illegal dumping at bring centres and this year 89 fines have been issued for dumping at this particular bring centre.

“The cleansing staff clean this bring centre five days a week.”

Sandyford House scoops pub award SANDYFORD House have been named Best Dublin Newcomer in the Irish Pub Awards 2018.

Still buzzing from the news, General Manager Dan Foley told Dublin Gazette: “It’s nice for all the hard work over the last year acknowledged with an award. Everybody involved on our Sandyford team are extremely happy with the award.

“It’s a testament to the food we offer, the warmth of our welcome and of course to all of our customers who create the atmosphere. And we can’t forget the quality of our pints as well of our choice of wines and cocktails. It’s a pleasure to have been welcomed by the community in the village.”

Congratulations for the Sandyford bar and restaurant have been pouring in on social media.

Shell Gore said: “Well deserved. Amazing food, friendly staff and the new decor is very nice.”

Caroline Cooper O’Callaghan commented: “Brilliant and well deserved, our firm family favourite place.”

Marian Smith said: “Well done to all staff, well deserved, we love our nights there.”

Catherine Gunn commented: “Well done it’s a lovely pub so happy it’s open again. Thanks to all your team.”

Assistant manager Terry Mulvey and general manager Dan Foley

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DUN LAOGHAIRE: MINISTER ASKED TO EXPLAIN ‘WHY NRH HASN’T NECESSARY STAFFING’

‘Beds in National Rehabilitation Hospital must be reopened’ A LOCAL Senator is calling for the “immediate reopening” of the 12-bed closure at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire.

The closure of the beds at the facility in January 2017 has seen multiple calls for their reopening.

The NRH provides complex specialist rehabilitation services to patients who have acquired a physical or cognitive disability.

Senator Victory Boyhan recently raised the issue in Seanad Eireann and said he is tired of “lame excuses” from the Department of Health on the matter. He is calling on the Minister for Health to explain “why the NRH has not been provided with the necessary staffing, resources and

specialist supports that are required to enable it to provide a safe and appropriate level of rehabilitative care to patients up to its full bed capacity”.

He said: “The hospital says that it wishes to restore the much-needed paediatric cover for this hospital to allow it to get on with providing inpatient services and to resume as early as possible.

“In January 2017 the hospital had 12 beds closed. Despite promises to open them we confirmed in July that six had been opened. In August, another six beds closed. It is unacceptable.”

In response, Minister Jim Daly said: “Services provided at the hospital include a paediatric programme which is delivered by a paediatric team

based on campus with clinical oversight provided by a consultant paediatrician who is based offcampus at another hospital.

“Until recently this consultant paediatric oversight had been provided by a paediatrician at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, whose contract includes a seven-hour clinical attachment to the NRH. “The consultant paediatrician in question has recently gone on unplanned long-term leave, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital is not in a position to provide consultant oversight to the NRH’s paediatric programme.

“In light of this, the NRH has reluctantly closed

its inpatient paediatric service on the basis that it is not possible to appropriately assess and triage new paediatric referrals and medically manage paediatric patients.

“I am aware that the parents of children requiring inpatient and day care services at the NRH are very concerned and I assure them that all is being done by the HSE to address this situation.

“The Children’s hospital group has confirmed that officials have been working to identify another consultant paediatrician with an interest in disability to fill the vacancy to provide appropriate clinical paediatric oversight to the services provided in the NRH.”

Well wishes pour in as garda Pat Cullen retires REBECCA RYAN

WELL wishes are pouring in for one of the “oldest garda in Ireland” from South Dublin who is retiring.

Garda Pat Cullen has also been a Community Garda in the Stepaside, Glencullen, Kilternan and surrounding areas, and is hanging up his badge on November 6.

Pat settled in Ballinteer with his wife Geraldine in 1992. Their house was always open to the community. Geraldine often said that their house was an “unofficial Garda station” where neighbours often came to have passports and other forms signed.

Garda Pat said he has been totally blown away by the well wishes from the locals and told Dublin Gazette he has enjoyed his time in the community.

“It’s been absolutely brilliant. I have very good colleagues. There’s an awful lot of things we’ve dealt with and seen through the end. “[The well wishes] have been such a revelation. I just do my job! There will be lump in the throat on the night and there’s certainly going to be a tear in the eye.

“I’m meeting people on the road who are coming over to me and they have a

tear in the eye at this stage – I never did anything to deserve that accolade or reaction,” said the modest Garda.

Garda Pat spends a lot of his personal ‘off duty’ time helping the community and he loves going to the local schools to give talks to the children.

“I enjoy going up to the schools. I’m off tomorrow, it’s my rest day but we’re going up to a school.

“People ask why do we bother doing the school talks and I say if [the kids] are talking to you when they’re 9, 10, 11 or 12 [years of age] they mightn’t be throwing rocks at you when they’re 18!”

Well wishes have been pouring in from the locals.

Michael Fleming from Fleming’s Butchers in Stepaside thanked Garda Pat for all he’s done for the community.

He said: “Pat has worked in our area for over 30 years and has become a great friend to many of us.

“Over the last five years our community would of being lost if it was not for the great work of Pat and Garda Mandy Lowe working as our Community Gardai.

“Pat has been an amazing help with the reopening of the Station in Stepaside. He was the presence that we needed in the area.

Pat was always there park-

ing up in the village and letting people having a visible sign of a garda car in the area. Invaluable to be quite honest. He’ll be badly missed.”

Local Minister Josepha Madigan said: “[Pat] has served the people of Glencullan and Stepaside with courage and dignity for 40 odd years, quietly resolving many issues as a community garda.

“I would like to thank him for his time, dedication, commitment and attentiveness to the area.”

Green Party TD for Dublin Rathdown, Catherine Martin said: “Pat has a great rapport with the entire community, locals and businesses. He has been a stalwart of community policing, visibly and actively working with and supporting everybody,

young and old. I join the many others in thanking him for his incredibly positive contribution to our community and wish him well as he starts the next chapter of his life.”

Cllr Chris Curran (SF) said: “Pat is going to be a huge loss, not just to the An Garda Siochana, but also to the entire community. His distinguished, unique friendly and caring

style will be impossible to replace.”

Cllr Lettie McCarthy said: “[Pat] embraced his new role with aplomb, getting into the community and making contacts from day one. I wish him a long and happy retirement.”

Locals will be holding a party on Tuesday, November 6 in The Step Inn at 8.30pm for Garda Pat. All are welcome.

FASTNews Council called on to acquire Lambert archive and memorabilia THERE is a call for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to enter into discussions with the Lambert family to explore the possibility of acquiring the historical archive and memorabilia of the Lambert Puppet Theatre for public display.

Last month theatre company in Monkstown, home to iconic children’s TV programmes such as Bosco and Wanderly Wagon, announced it is closing its doors after more than four decades.

The decision to sell the building was as a result of increasing financial pressures.

Local councillor Anne Colgan (IND) said: “The Lambert Puppet Theatre has been a cultural icon in this county for almost half a century.

“The theatre and the Lambert family have brought joy and pleasure to countless generations of children.

“We are all sad the theatre is now closed. We can’t allow that legacy to be forgotten.

“I also ask the arts department of the council to explore the possibility of an annual Eugene Lambert puppeteering event as part of the arts programme in order to recognise and celebrate the legacy of Eugene Lambert.”

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Church bells to pay tribute to Leinster

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Ski Club to host Championship SKI Club of Ireland in Kilternan is kicking off the winter season as it hosts the Irish Open Championship 2018 this weekend.

Teams from Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales will compete at one of the most popular race events on the circuit on October 6th and 7th. The event is supported by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, and winners trophies will be presented by An Cathaoirleach Cllr Ossian Smith on Sunday. The Ski Club of Ireland warmly welcome everyone to the event and promise a weekend of fun-filled festivities, action-packed excitement, fierce competition.

The Ski Club of Ireland Kilternan is the National Snowsports Centre for Ireland, and the Ski Club of Ireland Ski and Snowboarding Instructors are all voluntary.

CHURCH bells throughout Dun Laoghaire will ring out at 9.45am on Wednesday, October 10 for the Leinster Centenary.

It will mark the approximate time that the first shell hit the doomed Mail Boat Leinster causing the deaths of over 550 people.

At the same time the bells are ringing out, the business people on Dun Laoghaire’s Patrick Street will have transformed their shops to make them appear as they may have looked at the time of the disaster 100 years earlier.

Meanwhile people will be attending an inter-church ceremony in the local St. Michael’s Church from 9.30am followed by a civic commemoration at the nearby Lexicon library in Moran Park.

The Leinster centenary events are already underway.

For a list of full events see www.leinster2018.com

Stepaside school officially opened THE Minister for Education & Skills, Richard Bruton officially opened the building at Stepaside Educate Together National School on September 26.

The new 24 classroom school with a Special Needs Unit will cater for over 600 pupils. Over €8m was invested by the government to provide these new state-of-the-art facilities.

The government have set the ambition to make Ireland’s education and training service the best in Europe by 2026.

Speaking at the official opening, Minister Bruton said: “Today is a great day for the whole school community.

“Students in Stepaside will now greatly benefit from these new states of the art facilities.”

RMS LEINSTER: SINKING RESULTED IN LOSS OF 565

Philip Lecane and Brian Ellis. Inset: Using the new touch screens at the museum

Relative pays tribute to cousin killed in tragedy REBECCA RYAN

A RELATIVE of a victim of the RMS Leinster tragedy is paying tribute to his cousin in the run up to the centenary.

This October marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Royal Mail Ship RMS Leinster by a German submarine near the Kish Bank just outside Dublin Bay. It resulted in the tragic loss of 565 passengers and crew while en route from Dun Laoghaire Harbour to Holyhead.

The National Maritime Museum of Ireland in Dun Laoghaire have a dedicated exhibition in place until the end of 2018.

Honorary Librarian at the museum, Brian Ellis (73), and his wife Lucille are responsible for the touch screens.

Brian has a personal connection with the RMS Leinster as he lost his cousin Hugh Rowlands (41) on board.

Brian, from Dun Laoghaire, told Dublin Gazette that Hugh was a ticket clerk on the ship and there may have been another family member on board with him.

“Hugh was born in Holyhead. He was from a long line of sea farers.

His uncle, who was a captain with the City of Dublin Steam Packet

Company, had some problem with his eyesight so he wasn’t allowed operate a ship, but he was given a job as a Peer Master in Kingston [now Dun Laoghaire].

“So, I’m fairly certain he would have been there on that day with his nephew [Hugh] as the ticket checker.

“When I was doing the family research and following up the connections in Holyhead [I found that] Hugh had two daughters.

“I eventually contacted one of the decedents of one of the daughters who gave me more information.”

Philip Lecane (65), who volunteers alongside Brian at the museum’s library, has written books on the RMS Leinster. ‘Torpedoed! The RMS Leinster Disaster’ (2005) and his next book ‘Women and Children of the RMS Leinster: Restored to History’ is out soon.

Philip, from Monkstown, has been volunteering at the museum since he retired as a public servant two years ago.

He is from Cork originally but came here in 1984 and joined the local history society.

He said that people used to mention the Leinster but not many details were known.

“It was like a big jumbo in Dub-

lin Bay and nobody knew who was on board. I just set out then to research it.”

He started making a list of all the passengers and started to fill in their stories. He then got in touch with Brian Ellis.

“Brian then developed the touch screens system with two UCD students. I’ve been working on contacting people abroad and trying to research the general story.”

Brian and Philip told us that the list of victims and survivors of the Leinster is ever changing as research continues.

“Presently 565 people died out of 805 people. Out of those 565 people, only half the bodies were recovered.

“Almost 150 of those bodies are buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery.”

It is fascinating to talk to Brian and Philip as their knowledge of the RMS Leinster is incredibly vast. The National Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire is well worth a visit and checking out the touchscreens, a must.

The Museum will be open free of charge during the commemorative week October 6-14.

For more information visit www. mariner.ie and www.rmsleinster. com

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CEREMONY

SHANKILL MAN DIES AFTER CANCER BATTLE

Tributes pour in for much loved driver Ray

County Business Awards are well attended THE Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber held a spectacular county business awards ceremony last Thursday at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney.

It was a night of glitz and glam and was a great evening to recognise the hard work of local businesses.

The winners were announced at a special Gala Dinner, hosted by MC Alan Shortt, with Minister Josepha Madigan as special guest.

Aileen Eglington, president DLR Chamber, said: “Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown is a vibrant progressive county predicting huge growth in employment in the years ahead.

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

There were 12 Awards announced. The prestigious Business Leader of the County Award went to Cathriona Hallahan this year, MD of Microsoft Ireland.

Dublin Gazette were thrilled to pick up a highly commended award for Digital Marketing.

Other awards went to High Spec Tech (Best Business Start Up), Brock McClure Consultants (Best Small Business), MBSL Limited (Best Professional Service), Fitzers Catering (Green Business Environment), Microsoft (Innovation in Business), Dundrum Town Centre (Corporate Social Responsibility), Windy Ridge Garden Centre (Customer Service-Best Small Retailer) .

See Gallery on page 10 and 11 for photographs of the awards ceremony.

People on the Pier book is launched PICTURED at the launch of the book ‘People on the Pier’ were Miranda Langley Cannon with her daughter Constance.

Based on dlr LexIcon’s popular People on the Pier social media project which set out to collect images of people and the piers for dlr Local Studies Collection for the important 200th anniversary year in 2017, this book is both a history and a joyful celebration from a community that responded with great energy and enthusiasm, sharing their wonderful memories and photos of this unique and much-loved maritime area.

See gallery next week Picture: Peter Cavanagh

TRIBUTES are flooding in for a much loved bus driver from Shankill who has died.

Ray McGee passed after a battle with cancer and died peacefully surrounded by his family at St Vincent’s University Hospital. The funeral was held at Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church on September 27.

Ray started in Dublin Bus in 1981 and drove the 111 bus from Brides Glen to Dalkey since 1984. One of his colleagues, Sean Darcy, told Dublin Gazette that Ray was a “great colleague and friend to all Dublin Bus staff”. “[I knew] Ray from bringing me to school as I lived in Loughlintown at the time and Ballybrack. But I worked with Ray in Dublin Bus for ten years. I would see him in Dun Laoghaire when I worked down there.

“The best thing about Ray was if you were worrying about something, like in the recession or life problems, Ray would be very calm when giving advice.

“He would focus on the good points in your life, like good father to a son.

De La Salle College holding open day DE La Salle College in Churchtown are hosting their annual Open Day on Tuesday October 9th from 3pm to 7pm.

All are welcome, especially parents and students from 1st to 6th class. You can attend and see their excellent facilities, talk to their staff and meet their students.

Enrolment for all years is now taking place. Applications are available on their website and from the school office. See www.delasallecollege.com

“He was known as the Bishop in Dun [Laoghaire]. Every driver had respect for him.

He really cared about people from all walks of life, I think [because of] his religious beliefs.

Nothing in life could get him down.”

Jessica Scales (26) from Loughlinstown placed flowers and a photo of Ray at his Loughlinstown bus stop. She said he was loved by many in the community.

“He was very friendly, he was lovely. When he walked by you he was always smiling and full of chat. Everyone loved him. He will be missed by many.”

Many locals have been paying tribute to Ray on social media.

Linda Brien said: “He always looked out for the kids going to school on the bus. Such a nice man. Very sad news.”

Thomas Ormsby recalled when “The 111 went straight past Loughlinstown and straight up the N11 [and Ray announced a] short detour as we will be dropping a senior citizen up to the hospital as it’s too bad to walk it. RIP to a true gentleman.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Andrew Sinkovich and sister Anna Burrows.

Pictures: Kevin Mcfeely

Seamus Storan

Pictured at the 100th anniversary film in the Savoy cinema depicting the sinking of the RMS Leinster is Eimear McAuliffe, Breasal O’Caollai and Frances Fletcher, whose grandfather and two brothers survived

Ger Ryan; Mary Fayne, Leas Cathaoirleach Dunlaoire Rathdown Co Co, Peter Coonan, Narrator & Stephen Cooke, Director

A moving tribute to the sinking of RMS Leinster

Aileen Eglington, Peter Kerrigan, Mailboat Leinster Centenary Committee and Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Mary Frayne, DLRCC Pictured at the opening of the RMS Leinster Centenary Hub in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre were Sarah McGeehan (left), branch manager, Ulster Bank, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, is pictured with members of the Mailboat Leinster Centenary Committee

Sinead Murphy (fourth from left), Branch Manager, AIB, Dun Laoghaire, is pictured with members of the Mailboat Leinster Centenary Committee

Opening of RMS Leinster Centenary Hub

Members of the Mailboat Leinster Centenary Committee and some of the volunteers who are helping with events to mark the 100th anniversary

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HARBOUR HAS NOW BEEN OFFICIALLY TRANSFERRED TO LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTROL

Fury as council takes on Dun Laoghaire Harbour debts REBECCA RYAN

LOCAL councillors have expressed fury over the Department of Transport announcing that Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is to be transferred to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC).

The council took over the running of the company on October 3, which means the council will take on full responsibility

of the management and operation of the 200-yearold harbour.

The council said there will be “no interruption in service delivery from the harbour as staff and contracts all transfer directly”.

Chief executive of DLRCC Philomena Poole said: “While it is very disappointing and will present challenges to the council that no funding has been made available to

resolve the infrastructure issues, we will work with stakeholders to safeguard a positive, vibrant future for the Harbour and maximise on its heritage and economic potential.”

Some local councillors said they are now faced with a huge financial burden which will massively compromise the council’s ability to deliver services locally.

In a letter to Minister

The council will take on full responsibility of the management and operation of the 200-year-old harbour

Eoghan Murphy shown to Dublin Gazette, Councillor Barry Ward (FG) said he is disappointed that “absolutely no financial provision” has been made for the “estimated €33.5 million debt that comes with it”.

“We, as councillors, are enthusiastic about taking responsibility for Dun Laoghaire Harbour, and working to restore its status. All we have asked for is an indemnity against enormous debts that are not ours.

“When the OPW handed DLH over to the newlycreated Harbour Company in the 1990s, it did so with a clean slate. That slate is now in a bad way, but I think it is only fair that it should be passed to us as it was received.”

Councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) said: “I don’t for a second doubt the economic and tourism worth of the harbour in our town, but the Minister could have at very least made an effort to resolve financial issues before announcing

its transfer.”

Green Party TD for Dublin Rathdown, Catherine Martin said: “It is of serious concern that the taxpayers in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown look set to face the burden of the debt that comes with the transfer of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to the council.

This will inevitably place vital investment in key community facilities and resources at risk.”

President of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber, Aileen Egling-

Brewing funds for a very good cause in Dundrum

DUNDRUM Garda Station hosted their 18th Annual Coffee Morning for the Hospice and Care services last week. The Step Inn in Stepaside provided the delph for the event and over €1,000 was raised on the day.

ton said: “While the Chamber welcomes the harbour back into the county with local management, the Chamber would be concerned that capital investments in the county does not suffer, or that a burden is placed on either businesses or their employees.”

However, TD for Dun Laoghaire and chairperson of the Save Our Seafront group, Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP) said the transfer is a “victory for people power”.

He said: “With the Harbour now under council control, the public can have a real say in the protection and future development of the Harbour and could ensure that the harbour was developed to its full potential as a public amenity for all.”

In response about concerns over of a “€33.5 million debt” coming with the transfer of the harbour to the council, a spokesperson for the Department told Dublin Gazette: “The port has substantial net assets as well as a healthy bank cash balance, which will transfer to the council and will allow for any necessary infrastructural works to be carried out without any impact on local projects or LPT. “The port will also get a welcome boost to their income from a new tenant following the granting of the planning application for the Harbour Innovation Campus.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Caoilainn Fitzpatrick and Lisa Davis - The Gap

Audrey Dugan and Karl Haughton - MBSL Suzanne McClure, Camille Bleytou, Teresa Thornton and Linda McEllin (Brock McClure). Pictures: Paul Sherwood

Marie Duffy, Mary O’Donohue, Aileen Egligton - President DLR Chamber, Helen Collings, Making Connections

Laura Doyle and Susan Doyle, KBC Bank

A great evening event to recognise the hard work of local businesses

I Cathriona Hallahan - Microsoft and Aileen Egligton, President DLR Chamber

T was a night of glitz and glam in Killiney last week as The Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber held a spectacular county business awards ceremony at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel.

Hosted by MC Alan Shortt, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, was special guest at the event.

Aileen Eglington, President DLR Chamber, said: “Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown is a vibrant progressive county predicting

huge growth in employment in the years ahead.

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

There were 12 Awards announced. The prestigious Business Leader of the County Award went to Cathriona Hallahan this year, MD of Microsoft Ireland.

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Suzanne McClure

Pat Neill with Christine and Gaz Smyth of Michael’s Mt Merrion.

Ciara McGlynn from Code Institute with Aileen Egligton

Aileen Eglington with Cathy Jones & Richard McNamara from Fitzers Catering and Margaret Coles, DLR County Council Aileen Eglington with Catriona McGroary, Radisson Blu St Helen’s

Eoin Laverty, Aileen Eglington, Dan Nugent and Sacha Cahill, from Ambr Eyeware

Hugh and Margaret Considine

Grace O’Brien and Sandra Krcmarevic, Nuala Wolfe

Jane Oliveira, Michelle Campion, Talbot Hotel Stillorgan

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

ANCIENT CATHEDRAL AND ENVIRONS HOME TO SOME HEAVENLY DELIGHTS, WITH A KEY ROLE IN DUBLIN’S PAST

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

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HRIST Church Cathedral (founded c. 1028) is one of Dublin’s oldest buildings and one of the top visitor attractions in the city. The architecture and beautiful floor tiles are home to the famous 12th Century crypt – one of the oldest and largest in Ireland and Britain.

Over the years, Christ Church has hosted many significant events, including the crowning of Lambert Simnel as Edward VI in 1487.

Today, it houses the important Treasures of Christ Church which features manuscripts and ancient artefacts.

The cathedral has been used as a setting for many documentaries and films. The television series The Tudors was filmed here over a number of years, using the cathedral, the crypt and the chapter house.

The cathedral has excellent acoustics and provides a superb setting for many musical events each year.

DUBLINIA

THE CRYPT

THE CHOIR

BEST FEATURE: VIEW OVER THE CITY

BEST FEATURE: ‘THE CAT AND THE RAT’

BEST FEATURE: CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

AS ONE of Dublin’s most popular attractions, Dublinia’s life-size displays are a great way to bring to life how society and culture has changed in Ireland’s capital over time.

Highlights include three exhibitions – Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin and History Hunters.

At Dublinia, you can get to see the tomb of Strongbow, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and is said to contain the heart of the Patron Saint of Dublin.

With everything from the city’s Viking past to the Black Death’s impact, there’s tons of rich history here to dig into.

THE medieval crypt is believed to be the largest crypt in Ireland, measuring more than 63m in length, and built in the 1170s – the oldest structure still in use in Dublin today.

The crypt houses fascinating memorials, The Treasury, an audio-visual presentation and the cathedral shop.

The famous mummified ‘cat and the rat’ are the most unusual inhabitants of the crypt, but also the most popular. Mentioned

by James Joyce in Finnegan’s wake, they are known locally as ‘Tom & Jerry’ – just two of the many figures resting in repose here.

THE choir of Christ Church Cathedral enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Ireland’s finest choirs.

Tracing its origins to 1493 with the founding of the choir school, the cathedral choir has always been internationally regarded and sang in the world premiere of Handel’s Messiah in Dublin in 1742.

With the largest repertoire of any cathedral choir in the country, covering more than five centuries and including many works commissioned especially for it, the choir are often in demand for television and radio broadcasts in both the UK and Ireland.

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FEATURE INTERVIEW | SANTRY NATIVE NATALIE COSTELLO

Makeup magic that will blow your mind RACHEL D’ARCY

THE world of celebrity transformations online has become somewhat of a phenomenon, with people magically transfo r m i n g t h e m s e l ve s into a host of individuals

with the flick of a brush.

Make-up as an artform is consistently growing, and one person that knows that all too well is Santry native Natalie Costello.

Boasting over 17,000 followers on Instagram,

she got involved in the transformation game through practic ing relentlessly at home.

“I was just out of college and wasn’t working yet, and found some face paints around the house.

“I was a bit bored, so I decided to try and teach myself a few different techniques and to try and just really perfect it,” Natalie told Dublin Gazette.

A make-up artist by trade, she’s managed to transform herself into

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“I think the David Bowie transformation is one of my favourites, but I really love doing the Disney characters, the villains and princesses – they’re so colourful, they really catch people’s eye,” Natalie said.

The artist went viral in 2016 for her colourful creations, specifically her Disney creations, like her ‘Beauty meets the Beast’ work where she painted half her face as princess Belle, and the other half as the

I was just out of college and wasn’t working yet, and found some face paints around the house the likes of David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, and even a character from Avatar.

notorious Beast.

Natalie said: “It all happened so quickly, but it was really cool.

“I got a lot of followers out of that and got the chance to expand my own work and have gotten to work on some incredibly cool projects – I even got to go to London to work on a Disney film!

“I was working on the new Dumbo movie, that was directed by Tim Burton and features Colin Farrell.

“I got to work on make-

up for that, which was incredibly exciting, and I can’t wait to see my work in the finished result when it comes out.”

Masterclass As for what lies ahead for Natalie, she’s hosting a ‘Halloween Masterclass’ workshop in Dublin City Centre on October 14, where she’ll teach attendees the tips and tricks to perfect

transformations coming up to the big day on October 31.

The event itself is sold out, but Natalie has one tip for those looking to transform themselves on Halloween night.

“Make sure to press the make up into your skin with a sponge – that way, the character will mesh with your own skin and look even more realistic.”

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FEATURES

SLICES OF CONTEMPORARY IRISH LIFE

PREVIEW | RODDY DOYLE’S NEW FILM, ROSIE

Still: Peter Rowen Roddy Doyle’s latest film, Rosie (still above) will bring the national Irish housing crisis to international audiences, highlighting the plight of our homeless families. Above: the main cast at its premiere.

Homeless crisis goes international REBECCA RYAN

DUBLIN writer Roddy Doyle has a new movie out about the homeless crisis in Ireland.

Rosie takes place over just 36 hours, telling the story of a family of six in the days following their

eviction from their home.

The landlord decided to sell it, giving them just two weeks to find a new place to live.

The film highlights the situation facing many people in Ireland at the moment, such as the constant struggles of finding a

temporary roof to put over their heads while they try to find somewhere more permanent.

Roddy said he would much rather the story wasn’t there, but hopes the film will draw attention to the homeless crisis in Ireland.

Speaking at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, he said: “I wish, in many ways, that I hadn’t felt the need to write Rosie – but I can’t wait for Irish audiences to see it in October.”

Rosie was shot in and around Dublin and stars

Sarah Greene and Moe Dunford as Rosie and John Paul, the parents of four young children who find themselves homeless.

Roddy said he got the inspiration for Rosie while listening to RTE News in October 2016, when a woman was telling her

story about trying to find somewhere to stay the night before.

Rosie was very well received at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It will be released in cinemas in Ireland on Friday, October 12.

The film is produced

by Emma Norton, Rory Gilmartin and Juliette Bonass, with Roddy Doyle serving as executive producer alongside Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe for Element Pictures, which previously brought us The Lobster and Room

JOIN A TEA-MENDOUS WAY FOR LYONS TO SUPPORT PIETA HOUSE MARK O’BRIEN

LYONS Tea has announced that it will partner with Pieta House for a third year to raise funds for the charity.

Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.

The Now We’re Talking campaign aims to support Pieta House by raising much-needed awareness and funds for the vital services it offers free of charge from its centres nationwide.

Lyons Tea trade customers can support Pieta House by purchasing the Lyons Tea Original Blend 600 special case.

For every special case purchased, Lyons Tea will donate 50c to Pieta House, while stocks last.

In addition, Lyons tea will donate 10c with

the purchase of Lyons Tea Original Blend 80 promotional boxes.

These promotional boxes are now available in selected stores nationwide from the end of September, again while stocks last.

“We’re delighted to once again offer our support to Pieta House – a charity providing much needed mental health services and resources across Ireland,” said Jim Reeves, customer director at Unilever Foods Solutions.

“Year on year, we have exceeded the donation expectation and we’re hoping that this year will be no different.

“A cup of tea, a listening ear and an encouraging chat can be the beginning for someone looking for support.

“Opening up and finding time to chat about challenges in everyday life is very important. I also want to remind everyone that Pieta House is there to offer non-judgemental support.”

Brian Higgins, Pieta House chief executive added: “We cannot afford to be passive in the fight against suicide and the fight against stigma.

“The Lyons Tea Now We’re Talking campaign gives everyone the opportunity to use their voice; reach out or to help others in times of crisis.”

Since its opening in 2006, Pieta House has helped more than 40,000 people, with more than 240 therapists in 15 centres across the country.

The total number of clients in 2016 were 3,971 people, and in 2017, that rose to more than 7,117. To date, the number of clients this year is more than 5,000.

Pieta House provides free 24/7 support – if you are suicidal or self-harming you can con-

tact Pieta House 24/7 via the Freephone helpline at 1800 247 247. You can also text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).

Find out more about Pieta House at pieta. ie. Purchase the special pack at www.ufs.com/ LyonsPieta.

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DUBLIN Chinese New Year Festival (DCNYF) returns next February (1-17) to celebrate the Year Of The Pig, bringing the festival full circle as the Pig is the 12th animal appearing in the Chinese zodiac wheel. In preparation for the exciting cultural event – a popular annual feature on Dublin’s festival calendar – DCNYF seeks applications from organisations and individuals interested in hosting their own event as part of the festival’s associated events programme. Associated events must celebrate the Chinese New Year, SinoIrish relations and celebrate cultures that observe the Lunar New Year or the Year of the Pig. For further information, see www.dublinchinesenewyear.com/call-out-for-associated-events-year-of-the-pig-2019/

Groups running for €100k share SEVEN Dublin non-profit organisations in the running for a share of the €100,000 CocaCola Thank You Fund.

The groups were selected for their ideas to bridge the divide between education and the workplace, foster diversity and inclusion in communities, empower young people to become the leaders of the future, and welcome innovative approaches to sustainability.

The seven shortlisted Dublin

groups are; BeLonG To Youth Services, Blossom Ireland Community Inclusion, Children’s Books Ireland, Crumlin Lower Advancing Youth LCG, Dublin North West Area Partnership, First Fortnight and Global Action Plan.

The shortlisted organisations have been posted on www.cocacola.ie/Thank-You-Fund-Peoples-Choice-Award, where the public are encouraged to vote for their favourite.

A wedding to suit you

PLANNING a non-traditional, more personalised, creative, or slightly ‘outside the box’ wedding day? Green Shoes Events has the event for you – WedFest 2018 is an alternative wedding festival, focused on highlighting the number of options available to couples who don’t want to go down the entirely traditional route for their wedding.

The aim of the event is to help couples to plan the day they really want, that reflects their personalities, their tastes and their story, in their way.

The event takes place in The Chocolate Factory, Dublin 1, on Sunday November 4.

There will be free performance, demonstration and workshops throughout the day, as well as a complimentary gin and Fever Tree tonic and luxury goody bag for all attendees on arrival. Early bird tickets are on sale now for just €5 at greenshoesevents.com/wedfest.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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There’ll be a Swift response to a MEET SCOUT – OUR great upcoming Winter concert DOG OF THE WEEK SAINT Patrick’s Cathedral have announced details of a unique concert this Winter with the internationally acclaimed New Dublin Voices choir.

The concert will take place in the stunning surrounds of the 13th Century cathedral on Saturday, December 1 at 8pm.

The event is part of the Jonathan Swift Festival which celebrates the life and legacy of Ireland’s most famous satirist and

humanitarian. To mark the occasion, the choir will be performing a stunning array

of familiar and also rarely-heard pieces from Swift’s era, accompanied by more contemporary seasonal songs.

The choir will be performing music by Swift’s contemporaries, including Handel, Teleman, Purcell and Roseingrave amidst the spectacular acoustics of the 800-year-old building.

Tickets are priced at €15 and are available from www.jonathanswiftfestival.ie.

Exploring Dyspraxia/DCD’s impact A ONE-DAY event that will explore the key areas of Dyspraxia/DCD which impact on everyday life and day-to-day activities at home, work and education, will be hosted by

Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire on Saturday, October 6.

Jo and Richard Todd are specialists in the field of education and employ-

ment for adults with neurodiversity and, at this event, they will discuss strategies for adults with Dyspraxia/DCD, helping them to minimise or overcome difficulties

and achieve their highest potential. Powerful testamonies and insights will also be revealed.

Tickets are available from http://dyspraxia.ie/ Summit-for-Adults-2018.

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

This week’s dog of the week is Scout, a loving, affectionate and playful one-year-old male Pit Bull Terrier.

He is a bundle of happiness who adores people and getting to spend some quality cuddle time with them.

He loves to play fetch and will do anything for a tasty treat which makes him a dream dog to train.

Scout missed out on some socialisation and training through puppyhood, so as a result, he can be nervous and fearful in certain situations, but positive reward based training should help him gain in confidence.

Dogs Trust are more than happy to support his future family with advice and tips on any potential challenges his adopters may face.

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

M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Sean Hayes, Deidre Nolan and Ellen Monnelly

Weather presenter Joanna Donnelly at the launch of her new book. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

New book teaches all you need to know about the Irish weather

Maya Bowen and Pia Bowen

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Edel Ryan

Laura Burke

Paula Stafford

Nicci Luijkx

EOPLE turned out in force for the launch of Joanna Donnelly’s The Great Irish Weather Book in Hodges Figgis last week.

The book, which is beautifully illustrated by Fuchsia MacAree, contains everything that children need to know about the Irish weather, and was launched by Gerald Fleming aka RTE’s ‘The Winking Weatherman’.

Get ready to learn about cold fronts and climate change, satellites and scientists, forecasting and broadcasting – even discover how storms get their names!

Beautifully illustrated by Fuchsia MacAree and packed with interesting facts and mind-blowing experiments, The Great Irish Weather Book will have you totally absorbed.

Deirdre Nolan and Michael Gill

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Sorcha Veale, Ruth Meehan and Deborah Veale. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Irish Premiere screening of new film A Star is Born A host of well-known faces took to the red carpet last week for the Irish Premiere screening of Bradley Cooper and Lady GaGa’s new film A Star is Born at the Odeon Cinema in Point Square, Dublin.

Kate Noonan and Emma O’Nolan

Susan Swan and Annie Gribben

Rebecca Fitzpatrick and Sarah Keenan

Bronagh Nugent and Aisling Hagan

Linda and Sandra Newman Ruth Gill and her son Jasper

Myrtle Power and Ewan Power

Maria Collins

Irma Mali and Andra Vilimiene

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TRAINER TIPS

COURTESY OF

Consider these top five reasons for getting fit VOTED National Gym Team of the Year, we asked the trainers at Icon Health Club, Camden Street, to put together their top-five things (below) to focus on when finding the motivation to commit to get fit.

Dominika Wolek (inset, Personal Trainer of the Year, Icon Health Club) said: “As personal trainers, our goal is to encourage people to get active. Many of our clients are new to exercise and know that they should be doing it to lose weight or get fit.

“We tell all our clients to focus on doing it for themselves. In our experience, it is the additional benefits along the way that our members don’t expect that keep them coming back.”

GETTING fit, in fact, can be a key catalyst in almost every area of selfimprovement.

It’s not all about sweat and weight loss – it goes far beyond that.

It can help with everything from eradicating anxiety and low selfesteem to combatting sleepless nights and even ageing.

Whatever your reason for joining a gym, there are no negat ive s b u t only countles s b e nefits.

The following topfive reasons are why you should consider joining a gym, today ...

1 . Yo u r health is your wealth.

If ever there was an incentive to stay fit, this is it. Getting active just two to three times a week will help to keep your body fit and strong.

Our members start to feel the difference very quickly, reporting increased energy levels and feeling more positive in their day-to-day activities.

2. Boost your confidence. We all need a little bit more confidence in life, and exercise is one of the best ways to boost your mood and your confidence.

Not only will you feel like you are in control of your health and fitness, you will start to radiate confidence as you begin to feel fitter and stronger.

Seeing the difference in my client’s confidence as

us more productive.

Our corporate members often say that their creativity increases after being in the gym and they are better able to manage the stress in work.

they achieve results is one of the best parts about my job.

4. Sleep like a baby.

You’ll sleep better – exercise supports you in both falling asleep and spending more time in a deep sleep.

This means you’ll feel more rejuvenated in the morning and your immune system will get stronger.

I meet many clients who report poor sleep patterns but start to see a big difference once they have incorporated training into their schedule.

3. Boost your energy levels. If you need more energy or focus for a work or home project, then fit a workout in and experience the difference.

Exercise is proven to make you feel more energetic and enhances our cognitive skills and make

5. You’ll age better.

Many of my clients say that they notice a huge difference in their hair, skin and nails after a few weeks training.

Even their friends and family members have commented on the ‘glowing’ difference.

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

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

Morsels of news from Dublin’s food scene Dublin Simon’s busy year helping to tackle city’s hunger, poverty DUBLIN Simon Community distributed some 6,192 food parcels last year, according to the group’s annual report..

More than 1,300 households were supported by the charity in 2017, which prevented them from going into emergency accommodation.

Some 354,490 meals were provided across residential services – an increase of 42% since 2016.

The 6,192 food parcels included cereal, tinned

and dried food and fruit and vegetables.

The charity delivered housing, health and support services to more than 6,200 people in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath last year – a 22% increase overall on the previous year.

It also managed to resettle 1,006 adults and 1,028 children out of homelessness and into homes (a 35% increase on the previous year), while its teams also worked with 631 adults and 449 children to prevent them from losing their home, as well as providing treatment services to 694 people (a 24% increase on 2016).

The charity also reported a 37% increase in bed capacity, with the provision of an additional 42 emergency beds.

THIS recipe is courtesy of Edd Rathorne, the head chef of Sandyford House.

He began his training in Killakee House Hotel, Rathfarnham, under master chef David Edwards, where he worked gaining experience in classical French cuisine.

Roll up, roll up – a new doughnut chain has opened in Dublin DOUGHNUT chain Krispy Kreme has rolled into Ireland with its first Irish store, at Blanchardstown Centre.

More than 300 eager doughnut fans lined up outside outlet first thing last Wednesday morning, September 26 , with the first 100 in the queue receiving a complimentary hot original glazed doughnut straight off the line.

At 7am sharp, the ribbon was cut by Cllr Ted Leddy, representing the Mayor of Fingal.

The new Krispy Kreme Theatre store is one of the brand’s biggest outlets in Europe and has the capacity to seat 77 people in-store, as well as offering a 24-hour drive-thru.

Gourmet group to serve up 100 Dublin jobs GOURMET Food Parlour Group has announced new jobs and two new restaurants on the way, in Skerries and Galway.

The group, which already employs more than 240 people across Dublin, will create up to 100 jobs across the two new locations over the next 12 months.

The group will start a recruitment drive over the coming months with the 100 jobs to include head chefs, sous chefs, chef de parties, front of house staff, baristas, bar staff and .

Set up by foodies and friends, Lorraine Heskin and Lorraine Byrne, Gourmet Food Parlour first opened in 2006 in Swords and has gone on to open an additional seven locations.

From here, Edd achieved extensive qualifications, and has since won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career.

Edd has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and has also appeared many times on television.  EDD RATHORNE

YOU’RE always onto a winner with a good pork dish, with pork proving a favourite all year round.

This versatile meat goes down a treat as the centrepiece of a meal, making it a reliable (and delicious) staple. This week, we have a classic Slow roasted pork belly dish to whip up.

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Ingredients • 1.5kg pork belly • 2 small red onions • 4 cloves garlic • 2 carrots • 3 sticks celery • 1 cooking apple

celery and apple and place in a roasting tray.

• Score the skin on the pork belly and season generously with salt and pepper (making sure to rub it into the skin).

• In a hot pan, fry the garlic, gin-

2 bay leaves • 2 star anise • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger • 500ml chicken stock • 250ml cider • Salt/black pepper Method

• Roughly chop the carrots, onion,

ger, star anise and bay leaves, push to the side of the pan and seal the belly skin side down, until lightly golden.

• Transfer pork and aromatics to roasting tray, add cider and stock, season again.

• Cover with foil and roast for two hours at 180; remove tin foil and roast for further 45 mins.

• Remove and allow to rest, and serve.

Chef’s tips • Serve with braised red cabbage and a wholegrain mustard mash.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

FOOD & TRAVEL

latitude& longitude

Early booking deals

4* Malta in December from €279pp STAY seven nights at the four-star Ramla Bay Resort Hotel. Price is per person based on two adults sharing for travel in December, includes flights ex Dublin, accommodation, transfers, taxes and charges (www.clickandgo.com).

New York and Orlando multi-break €789pp AMERICAN Holidays is offering great savings on early bookings including three nights in the three-star Doubletree Metropolitan

by Hilton, New York and seven nights at the three-star Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando from €789pp.

Price includes return flights ex Dublin, internal flights, accommodation, taxes and charges, travel May 2019, Ref No: 51194996 (www.americanholidays.ie).

Luxury Norwegian Fjords from €1,099pp SAILING from Southampton May 2019 on the Queen Victoria, inside cabin from €1,099 and balcony from €1,499 per person sharing.

Price includes seven nights cruising full board, return flights ex Dublin, and one-night hotel stay in Southampton pre-cruise (www. clickandgo.com).

Golden Break to West Cork from €140pp AS autumn paints the Glengarriff Harbour with golden colours how about a midterm retreat to the Eccles Hotel? Meander through the charming village and admire the seasonal changes.

Two nights B&B with two-course dinner from €140pps (www.eccleshotel.ie).

Highlights include the Great Wall of China and (inset) the Forbidden City

TRIP OF A LIFETIME | ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND CENTURIES OF HISTORY

Explore fascinating culture in the Far East SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor LONG haul tour operators are celebrating direct flights from Dublin to China with exciting new itineraries.

Travel Department (01 637 1600 or www.traveldepartment.ie) has teamed up with Hainan Airlines and now offers non-stop flights to Beijing on select dates.

Their five-star Beijing and Great Wall of China tour does what it says on the tin.

You will discover architecture from imperial dynasties, visit Buddhist temples and see Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City along with plenty more.

The ten-night adventure also includes a visit to the Olympic village and of course the Great Wall itself.

Departing April and May 2019, prices are from €1,599 per person.

Alternatively, why not

embark on a four-star 16-night Cambodia and anywhere intour of the highlights of China between to see more of this which includes a magical beautiful corner of the earth. cruise on the Yangtze River.

This trip departs May 2019 with direct flights to Beijing from €3,349pp.

The perfect multi-centre adventure explores five-star Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai for 11 nights.

This trip starts from €2,269pp with direct flights to Beijing beginning March 2019.

Singapore American Holidays’ sister company Hayes & Jarvis Ireland (www.hayesandjarvis.ie) are also specialists in luxury, all-inclusive Thailand is all about conand multi-centre adventures trast – so experience more to the Far East. with some island hopping H o p f ro m B a n g ko k t o from Koh Samui for stunning

temples and rainforest to Koh Tao for lazy days on palmfringed beaches. (Bangkok and Koh Samui, nine nights, from €1,499 per person).

Vietnam has everything from bustling c ities to sleepy shores, boasting a fascinating history, diverse cult u re a n d delightful cuisine.

M a k e yours a multi-cent re to s e e the landscape in all its contrasts, from the unspoilt beaches in Danang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc, to the authentic stilthouses and floating markets on the Mekong Delta.

Guaranteed to charm you, Cambodia offers incredible temples, beautiful beaches

and the friendliest of locals whose stories will touch and whose infectious optimism will leave you humbled.

(Classic Vietnam and Cambodia, ten nights from €2,799 per person).

East meets West in the cosmopolitan city state of Singapore with a melting pot of cultures and traditions; the perfect place for a fascinating city break.

From the authentic, cultural districts of Chinatown and Little India to Orchard Road’s shopping opportunities and Clarke Quay’s restaurants, you’re offered a completely new view everywhere you turn. (Singapore and Bali, ten nights fivestar, from €1,939 per person).

Right now Hayes & Jarvis Ireland are also offering free stopovers as well as other wonderful extras, to a selection of incredible destinations worldwide, meaning you can tick twice as much off your travel bucket list.

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CINEMA | NIGHT SCHOOL ISN’T QUITE A COMEDY MASTERCLASS

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Loaded with character

A TRUER title would be Crazy Rrrrrrrich Asians (Cert 12A, 121 mins), as many of the characters in this box office-conquering RomCom are staggeringly wealthy – except for a core character. She’s pretty much a regular pleb like the rest of us, but finds herself thrust into the world of vast riches that her BF actually comes from. Cue romance, culture clashes, bling galore, and a decent RomCom.

THE NUN

A holy unoriginal horror A POPULAR side character in the Conjuring films gets its own origins prequel story in The Nun (Cert 16, 96mins).

We love a good horror film – which is why we don’t love this one, as it’s pretty derivative fare that wastes a striking character on a film stuffed full of jump scares and pretty standard horror tropes. The end result is far from a spooktacular hit, much less very scary. Nun thank you.

Tough teacher Carrie (a great Tiffany Haddish) has to help bumbling Teddy (Kevin Hart) when he shows up for night school

Offers some low-grade laughs I HAVE no idea what the American GED is – an educational achievement somewhat comparable to the Leaving Cert, it seems – and after making it through Night School (Cert 12A, 111 mins), I’m still not much the wiser.

So, let’s frame things this way: Teddy (Kevin Hart) wants to go to night school to complete his, err, Leaving Cert (okay, okay – his GED) after finding his life adrift, not least after losing his job.

If he can only complete his night school Leaving studies (stick with me, folks) he’ll be able to get his life back on

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track, which he needs to, fast, as Teddy needs a new job and to somehow keep one step ahead of the girlfriend he’s stringing along with his nonexistant ‘wealth’.

And so he enrolls with a bunch of misfits and would-be learners at the eponymous night school, which is run by someone who’s prove all too happy to be his nemesis.

Only the tough – and I do mean tough – support of a teacher, Carrie (Tiffany Haddish) with some

so m ew h a t e cce n t r i c teaching practices can get Teddy and the other class misfits through their studies towards getting that elusive Leavi– err, GED. However, somewhere along the way the wouldbe students find their motivations and focus drifting, leading to highjinks galore...

At least on paper, that is, as the film veers all over the place – something to do with the large amount of writers accredited to this project, I suspect, turning what could have been a tight premise into a broad church of hitand-miss gags.

Comedy is a tricky thing to nail, proving one

of the most divisive genres out there.

Just look at how hugely successful the generally awful yet critic-proof Adam Sandler has been, for example (and yet, to be fair, Sandler often impresses in any rare serious role he undertakes).

Here in Night School, Hart is playing largely to the strengths that have made him such a comedic star in the States, although much less tangibly so in the rest of the world.

In Teddy, Hart’s playing a character that’d be pretty interchangeable with many of his other films, with some old-skool mugging, pratfalls, cartoonish set-ups and more giving

ANOTHER WEEK, AND YET ANOTHER RANGE OF ELON MUSK HEADLINES

Instagram snaps in a new leader

YOU’RE never short of a tech story when it comes to Elon Musk, who generates articles and headlines like an Irish summer generates rain and grumbling.

This week, the embattled boss of Tesla’s saw the embattled billionaire, and the tech company, both hit with a $20m fine over some ill-advised tweets he’d made about taking the company into private ownership – thus potentially affecting its value and fiscal matters.

Regulators were less than amused, handing out a hefty fine worthy of a billionaire, with Musk to stay on as chief executive but to step down as chair of Tesla for three years.

INSTAGRAM has a new boss, following the abrupt departures of its co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Kriegerof in late September after reportedly fraught relationships with Facebook ever since its $1bn acquisition back in 2012.

Veteran Facebook staffer Adam Mosseri (right) takes the reigns of the hugely popular social media platform, which has proven perfect for sharing what people have had for breakfast, and ten thousand irritatingly glib sayings about wellness and inner calm and the like.

The co-founders’ sudden departure followed regular reports of ongoing unease over Facebook meddling in the half-decade plus since it took over, as well as other issues relating to subtle changes in

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Instagram’s use and functionality.

With Facebook increasingly under fire from regulators, governments and users over the past year or so – with the fall-out from the massive EU data breach reported this week affecting potentially 50 million accounts still rumbling away at the time of going to print – Instagram has provided a reliably headline-free spin-off for the tech titan.

Its hugely popular adoption amongst young consumers is pitched against plateauing Facebook numbers, which has seen many users abandon the platform for a variety of reasons.

However, Facebook head honcho, zillionaire Zuckerberg paid glowing tribute to Systrom and Kriegerof’s work on Instagram as they departed.

With a loyalist Facebook captain at the helm, it’ll be interesting to see how Instagram changes next.

him plenty to work with in the role.

The end result is that the film feels like a fairly typical assembly-line comedy; the kind of fine but forgettable fare that gets trotted out a dozen times a year – this could pop out in any month, any year, with little impact.

It’s true that Hart provides some reliable laughs, and even though I’m not his biggest fan he does an okay job here, with a couple – just a couple – of sequences playing to his strengths (unsurprisingly, as Hart was also one of the screenwriters).

He’s often overshadowed in the film by rising star Haddish (previously seen to great effect in

Girls Trip), with her role as the tough Teach giving her plenty to work with.

She often steals the show here; that’s no mean feat, considering some of the supporting cast’s best efforts with their own roles.

U l t i m a t e l y, N i g h t School doesn’t have anything new to add to the back-to-school mini genre, which was once a reliable cinema staple but has largely evaporated.

Still, it’s passable fare with a few chuckles, though not many, and shows that when it comes to his particular shtick, Hart is still pretty much in a class of his own.

Verdict: 4/10

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Alex O’Connor wows at Vicar St

Rex Orange County gig blasts out feel-good festival vibes

The late, great Glenn Frey has passed away, but his son – Deacon – has stepped forward to join The Eagles, helping to continue his father’s legacy as the iconic band look to playing in Dublin next Summer

The Eagles all set to wing it to Dublin in July THE EAGLES have announced they will play at the 3Arena next July as part of their 2019 world tour.

The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit – will tour with a line-up that now features country singer Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, the son of late Eagles member Glenn Frey.

They will bring their critically acclaimed tour to Europe in next year and will perform classics spanning their career, including Hotel California, One of These Nights, Life in the Fast Lane, Desperado, and many more.

The tour begins on Sunday, May 26 at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium, and includes concerts in Cologne, Munich, Amsterdam, Zurich, Stockholm, Copenhagen, London (with special guest Sheryl Crow), Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow, before hitting Dublin.

In today’s faddish, fractured, rock landscape, the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band’s role as enduring musical icons.

As the best-selling American band of the 1970s, and as one of the top-selling acts of all time, the Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six number-one albums and topped the singles charts five times.

They have won six Grammy awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in their first year of eligibility, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016.

The Recording Industry Association of America recently certified the Eagles’ Greatest Hits 1971-1977 as the best-selling album in history (38-times Platinum), and Hotel California as the third best-selling album (26-times Platinum).

Tickets for Dublin’s “intimate, fully-seated performance” at the 3Arena, priced from €89.50 including booking fee, go on sale this Friday, October 5 at 9am from Ticketmaster.

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ON A freezing cold Sunday night in the capital, the UK’s own ball of sunshine – Rex Orange County – delivered his unique brand of Summery-indie-pop to Vicar St. Rex Orange County, the stage name of 20-year-old singer-songwriter Alex O’Connor, has become somewhat of a sensation in the music world.

He has steadily grown a dedicated fanbase that saw him sell out Vicar Street in mere minutes when tickets went on sale earlier this Summer, and he drew major crowds at key British Summer festivals such as Reading and Leeds.

While he may not yet be a household name, he has more than 3.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and counts the likes of Shawn Mendes and Tyler The Creator as fans.

With no support on Sunday night, the entire focus was on the English indiepop virtuoso, with the main venue in Vicar St filling up well before he took to the stage at 8:30pm.

This isn’t the singer’s first time in the capital, but it was his biggest show yet.

Looking every inch an unsuspecting popstar, there was a degree of humbleness to the Surrey native when he emerged on stage.

He simply waved to the

crowd, thanking everyone for their attendance as the room lit up with screams and cheers of “Rex! Rex! Rex!” It’s quite refreshing to watch Rex perform; there’s a comfort to his set – one that some in the surrounding crowd deemed “wholesome” at times.

Unassuming He came across in an unassuming manner, and yet was fully able to command the crowd with ease while managing to make it feel like he was like their brother’s best mate they’d known since they were 10.

The setlist catered to the most dedicated of fans as well as those just there to hear the hits, with cuts

from 2016’s Bcos U Will Never Be Free – Corduroy Dreams drawing one of the loudest singalongs of the night, while and 2017’s Apricot Princess went down a sweet treat.

A heart-warming touch on the evening came when Rex introduced long-term girlfriend, and fellow musician Thea, to the stage to duet on Sycamore Girl – a honied moment in the set, providing an intimate touch that many artists wouldn’t be able to deliver as eloquently.

As well as the slower moments in the hour-long set, there was enough energy provided by Rex and his multi-skilled band to get the room off their feet more than once.

Tracks such as Sunflower, and Best Friend, saw the whole of Thomas Street shake with the 1,500-strong crowd’s rambunctious dancing and jumping teamed with the bellowing singalong.

There was a smile on the face of everyone in the crowd thanks to Rex, with multitudes of people singing along to songs filled with the complexity of love in youth, the challenges of friendship and looking for the positives in life.

It provided a little bit of sunshine on the last night in September, with Rex Orange County’s warm and inviting performance leaving people wanting more.

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73 Seafield Crescent, Booterstown Semi-Detached House - 3 Beds - 2 Baths

OMD Estate Agents are delighted to present this bright and comfortable family home located in quiet mature residential area a short distance from UCD, Blackrock Village, Donnybrook Village, N11 and within easy reach of city centre.

The accommodation briefly comprises of porch and hallway, front reception room, downstairs bathroom with shower, L-shaped open plan kitchen/living/dining area leading to a beautiful mature and private rear garden enjoying a southerly aspect.

Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, single bedroom and family bathroom.

The peaceful allure of this location is further enhanced by its close proximity to many of Dublin’s premier schools including St Andrews College, St Michaels, the Teresian School, and Blackrock College, while UCD is a mere 10-minute walk away.

Asking price: â‚Ź650,000

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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS WHO ARE WE? WHY WOULD YOU INVITE US INTO YOUR HOME?

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We are your local estate agents, based in Dublin 14 and although you may not know us, we are no strangers to residential property in your area.

In fact, we’ve been in and out of homes in your neighbourhood for about 20 years.

Sometimes twice.

So along with our professional qualifications, we‘ve developed a sixth sense about the market.

We can tell the real buyers from the browsers, the movers from the shapers – and so, in a short time, will you.

Because if you appoint us to sell or let your property, we’ll keep you appraised every step of the way.

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1 Ticknock Grove, Sandyford, Dublin 18

End of Terrace House - 4 Beds - 3 Baths

OMD Estate Agents are delighted to present this stunning 4 bed family home that has been cleverly extended to the rear.

The bonus of this property is the reception room to the side of the house making it ideal for an office, bedroom or children’s room.

The property is presented in walk in condition and is a credit to its current owners.

The property comprises of 2 double bedrooms (master en suite), 2 single bedrooms and family bathroom.

Downstairs consists of reception room, hall, w.c, kitchen, utility room, large living room, dining room and extended sunroom.

There is a side entrance leading to a split level rear garden. It has off street parking for 3 cars, alarm, G.F.C.H and double glazing throughout.

Asking price: €595,000

22 All Hallows Green, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Duplex for sale - 3 Beds - 2 Baths

OMD Estate Agents are delighted to present this superb 3 bedroom duplex in popular development built circa 2003.

Boasting an east-west aspect this property enjoys plenty of light and the added attraction of a particularly private setting as it is not overlooked at either front or rear and is the only duplex of its type that does not share a stairs to it’s front door.

The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hallway, fitted kitchen with island and floor-to-ceiling bay window, large living/dining room with access to good sized terrace looking onto semi-private garden to rear, downstairs wc and storage.

The upper level has a generous landing and three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes.

The master bedroom also has an ensuite and small balcony. A family bathroom completes the accommodation. The property

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MFO - THE PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS IN STYLE our conception in 2008 at the peak of the recession we have understood that in today’s market things happen quickly and our systems, people and levels of service have to be better than our competition and we strive to listen and react more rapidly to our client’s feedback.”

“We have enjoyed the support of some amazing and loyal clients through the years, be that in residential lettings, management, sales and commercial sales and lettings. We set up, survived and succeeded and the event was a way to thank our clients for their continued support and demonstrate our gratitude and appreciation.”

“At MFO The Property Professionals we provide total peace of mind for our clients who rest confident in the fact that we only employ excellently well trained staff who carry out tasks for our clients with a sense of urgency and get the job done every time”. We continue to set the standards for the future and are very passionate about people and their property.

If you would like to hear more about how MFO The Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and Marcus O’Connor Property Professionals can transform your letting, management or sales experience, delivering every time IRISH Company, MFO The Property Professionals, held for our all our customers email marcus@mfo.ie or phone a Client Appreciation Event on Friday 28th September in 01-4979050 or visit our website www.mfo.ie the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 to celebrate 10 years in business.

Close to 150 clients and guests joined business partners Mr. Marcus O’Connor (Managing Director of MFO The Property Professionals) and Mr. Paul Huberman (Owner of H&H Property Management and Consultants LTD) for an afternoon and evening of celebration.

Distinguished guests and speakers included the Minister of Housing, Planning & Local Government, Mr. Eoghan Murphy and Rugby Legend Malcolm O’Kelly who capped 92 times for Ireland as well as being selected twice for the British & Irish Lions tours, was part of the Grand Slam winning team and 5 Triple Crowns.

The landmark event marked the culmination of 10 years hard work at MFO The Property Professionals. Managing Director, Marcus O’Connor said “We are enormously proud of what we’ve achieved over the last 10 years. Since

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Blue spires of salvia Caradonna and Hardy Geranium Rozanne adds late summer blue to your border

Soft and

GENTLE 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 TODAY I thought we might look at some soft, gentle colours for planting schemes. Softer colours make for a restful scheme, but even if you’re fond of brights and like to have pops of vivid colour in the garden, paler pastel shades are a good way to offset these, and a good way to link groups of more vivid colours.

Sometimes pastels work well with stronger versions of the same colour, giving depth to your scheme. Think for instance of a deep magenta hardy geranium such as ‘Patricia’ or ‘Ann Folkard’, contrasted with the subtler pale pink of Geranium sanguineum var striatum.

Blues, purples and mauves will blend well with each other as well as with the pinks. Paler yellows such as Anthemis ‘E.C. Buxton’ with daisylike primrose yellow blooms will be easier on the eye than some of the sharper or more citrussy yellows.

Whites shouldn’t be forgotten in a pale scheme, and the contrast of white petals with green foliage can be a very refreshing sight in a hot summer, as well as looking elegant and restrained near a front doorway. Popular bedding plants such as petunia, lobelia, pelargonium and viola all come in shades of pure white

and can be deployed in this way very effectively.

Although an all-white garden can be very hard to achieve successfully, whites do work really well in shaded areas. The lower light levels allow the whites to shine out when they might go unnoticed in a sunnier spot. At this time of year the white japanese anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ positively glows, both in low autumn sunshine and in gloomy, shaded parts of the garden.

Foliage is another consideration in a gently coloured scheme, and glaucous greens – greens with a hint of blue – are usually a very good foil for paler petals. Silver and grey leaved plants work beautifully with softly coloured flowers too. Just remember that many plants with silvery leaves – lavender for instance – do need good drainage to grow happily, especially important in areas of high rainfall.

You can extend the season with softly coloured spring bulbs such as pale blue and purple crocuses, and light yellow and white narcissi, a lovely change from the sometimes strident yellow of the more common daffodils.

Now is the time to get planting your early spring bubs so snap them up fast before they’re sold out!

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Time to be a Benetton babe  Rachel D’Arcy UNITED Colors of Benetton launched their Autumn/Winter 2018 collection in their Stephen’s Green store last week, with an event that expresses the easy way with fashion that has always been the brand’s hallmark.

Styles for the next season are the definition of comfort, mixed with a generous dash of the 70’s and 80’s for a modern, yet retro feel.

Muted colours, like burnt sienna and washed mauve, are all key for the upcoming collection for the high street store. Bold floral patterns and ‘fair-isle’ style jumpers are also in the mix for a

collection that screams comfortable and casual, yet effortlessly cool.

Pieces range from luscious blouses and furry jackets, check shift dresses and slick jumpsuits for the women, with men being treated to college-style bomber jackets, carrot-leg gum pants and utility pieces mixed with street style.

Benneton’s brand prides itself on teaming fashion with utility, and trends with comfort - something their new collection manages to finesse with ultimate ease at an afforable price point.

The AW18 collection from Benetton is available in store now.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

Beauty Bits Autumn looks all the rage at Jervis

JERVIS Shopping Centre have unveiled their top picks for the upcoming Autumn / Winter season, available from the selection of stores in the centre.

Autumnal hues of mustard and forest green bring coats to life in all manner of styles, and checks are a key staple across all pieces.

They’ve just released some fabulous new fashion imagery, styled by acclaimed stylist Corina Gaffey.

Gaffey says, for the upcoming season, there’s only one print that truly matters.

“If you invest in one print for the season make it animal. It roars into life from everything even your accessories and shoes,” Gaffey says.

Looks are curated from stores in the centre including Marks and Spencer, New Look, Stradivarious, Bershka, Topshop, Diesel, RBest Menswear, Shoelace, The Watch Shop, Penthouse and Carraig Donn.

Jervis Shopping Centre has 58 retailers including a brand new Irish flagship store for Stradivarius. Other brand openings before Christmas include Vans, Timberland and a 35,000 sq ft JD Sports.

Like Mother, Like Daughter  Rachel D’Arcy

MINI ‘influencers’ Silver and Lux have teamed up with River Island – and their mums – to launch a new ‘Twinning’ collection for the AW18 season.

The two best friends, who have over 43,000 followers on their combined Instagram account and over 5,000 subscribers on Youtube, launched the range with the high street retailer late last month.

Silver’s mum is lifestyle blogger and children’s stylist Emi Ozmen-

Prendergast, while Lux’s mum is celebrity hairstylist, founder of Bleach salon and influencer Lou Teasdale.

Emi and Lou acted as co-designers of the children’s collection alongside River Island’s in-house design team to create looks that are perfect for the school run, for both mums and their kids!

The collection revolves around the concept of mothers and their kids wearing matching items of clothing, from jeans and t-shirts to fashionable tracksuits.

Encompassing 12-pieces, the capsule

collection of girls wear, will be available from six months to 12 years, and womenswear will be available in sizes six to 18.

It takes its inspiration from the 1970s with a range of luscious mustard yellows, true blue denims and dusty pinks in the collection, making it the perfect transition from Summer into autumn for little and big fashionistas.

The River Island Silver x Lux collection is available now from the River Island website, with prices ranging from €10 to €75.

Folkster to head to Dundrum in November Dundrum Town Centre has announced that Irish retailer Folkster will be opening a pop-up superstore on Thursday 8th November.

Owned by Irish stylist Blanaid Hennessy, Folkster is a popular destination for day and evening wear, much of which is now designed here in Ireland and responsibly produced.

The three-storey

pop-up will be Folkster’s largest venture yet and will include their latest collections, a dedicated Christmas and gift floor and late night shopping.

The Folkster team is also planning to hold special events such as fashion showcases and customer evenings.

Folkster’s staff will also be on hand to offer styling advice in a welcoming atmosphere.

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MUSIC GOINGOUTOUT

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You do have to look around you though and ask why more people are not standing up to all this, out on the streets

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OCTOBER 7 (SUNDAY)

PUNCHING UP The Left-Wing Folk of Grace Petrie

BRITISH POLITICS, if we may make an observation across the Irish Sea for a moment, is in turmoil.

Barely a day passes without the latest minor movement on Brexit m a k i n g f r o n t- p a g e headlines. The cultural reaction from the arts has been, dare we say, slightly disappointing.

But there are exceptions to every rule. Grace Petrie, like her similarly positioned comrade in arms Billy Bragg, is one of them.

Having come around from a very vocal protest against what she saw as Labour centrism a few years ago, Petrie has a lot of love for Jeremy Corbyn and rejects Brexit, her music espousing socially progressively views, and exploring how they relate to her own life.

“It is a thing with being a protest singer,

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that the situation is always changing,” Petrie explains.

“I wrote a song a few years ago about Labour, essentially asking people not to vote for them.

I was sick of the way Tony Blair did things.

Obviously I’ve changed my mind on Labour. I’ve quietly retired that song.

“There is a risk I’m preaching to the converted, but I don’t think that’s a reason not to do something,” she continues.

“I learnt a lot from touring with comedians, which is not something I ever really planned, but it kind of happened, one after the other, for years.

That’s helped me adapt to playing for an audi-

ence.

“Not everyone’s going to like it, but I throw in a few stories, some jokes and some anecdotes, and that helps get people onside. If they don’t like my views, at least they’re hearing a different voice.”

Petrie’s latest (and, i n c r e d i b l y, e i g h t h ) album ‘Queer As Folk’ has seen the Leicester singer-songwriter’s perceptive music dive headfirst into the issues.

Austerity S h e te l l s p e rso n a l stories and weighs her tracks with emotion, but she’s not above a comic quip, with the Iraq War, austerity and a lack of funding for the NHS all given a through going over.

“It’s a little bit strange watching Ireland now, things seem to be going so well over there, it’s all moving in a good,

p o s i t ive d i re c t i o n , ” Petrie says, referencing the Repeal the 8th Campaign and gay marriage vote. “Over here, we seem to be slipping backwards.

“This will be the first time I’ll play in Dublin, and as a gay woman I feel very welcome now.

“I’ve been singing songs about girls since I was a teenager. That’s natural to me, but for some people my entire existence and way of life is political, so I guess it’s easy for me to be to be a very political person.”

“I find recording very hard. If I could just record a gig, and then never have to go the studio again, I think that’s what I’d do.

“For me it’s about getting out there and playing. I don’t like going into the studio, but things keep changing, and what I want to write about and play changes with it.

“ I t ’s c h a l l e n g i n g , because my songs link back to the time they were written. There are some early songs I wrote that I don’t agree with really, any more. “ My v i ew s h ave changed. I just have to quietly retire them from my set and move on.”

Never one to shy away from the issues, Petrie concludes a whistle stop your of her politics and music with a take on Brexit.

“I’m still not sure it’s going to happen,” she laughs.

“You do have to look around you though and ask why more people are not standing up to all this, out on the streets.

“I think we’re due a swing to the left, and not just in England. I’m going to stand up for that.”

Grace Petrie plays Dublin’s DC Music Club on Sunday, October 7.

Kylie Minogue @ 3Arena, €76+ Kylie Minogue, currently on a high with her brand new track ‘Dancing’, will bring her extraordinary creativity as a live performer back to the stage this autumn when she plays Dublin’s 3Arena.

Kylie, who always raises the bar with her live performances, promises a brand new extravaganza for this production which will be centred around her new album ‘Golden’, although of course her amazing back catalogue will be embraced.

OCTOBER 4 (THURSDAY) Blue Fish Diamond @ The Grand Social, €5

OCTOBER 5 (FRIDAY) Bagatelle @ Vicar Street, €32 The Rubber Wellies @ The Workman’s Club, €12 Brian Deady @ Whelan’s, €18 Conor Ward @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Boy Azooga @ The Grand Social, €13 The Bionic Rats @ The Grand Social, free

OCTOBER 6 (SATURDAY) They Might Be Giants @ The Button Factory, €35 Don Baker + Rob Strong @ Olympia Theatre, €39 Octavian @ The Academy Green Room, €13 Kero Kero Bonito @ Whelan’s, €13 Post Punk Podge + The Technohippies @ Whelan’s Upstairs (late show), free Paddy Hanna @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 One of Dublin’s most underrated stars brings his brand of off-kilter pop music to Whelan’s in what’s sure to be a night of fun and lyrical interpretation.

Stu Larsen + Natsuki Kurai @ The Grand Social, €12

OCTOBER 7 (SUNDAY) Everything Everything @ The Olympia Theatre, €24 Imaginative, experimental indie band with colourful tracks and enthralling vocals step up to the Olympia Theatre. Expect beauty.

Grace Petrie @ The DC Music Club, €14 ATSCH @ The Workman’s Club, €10

OCTOBER 8 (MONDAY) Pale Waves @ The Academy, €23

OCTOBER 9 (TUESDAY) Anthony D’Amato @ Whelan’s, €11

OCTOBER 10 (WEDNESDAY) The Rumjacks @ Whelan’s, €18 Declan Walsh and the Decadent West @ Whelan’s, €13 The She Street Band @ The Grand Social, €13 What more could you possibly want than one of rock’s great showman, Bruce Springsteen, recreated in full-band form in an all-female tribute. Awesome.

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LATE LATE SHOW: SOCCER: ADAM Evans was the hero for Shelbourne as he kept his nerve in sudden death to retain the Leinster Senior Cup for Shelbourne with victory over Dublin rivals St Patrick’s Athletic in Tolka Park.

The striker capitalised on a miss from Saints defender Kevin Toner after both sides had scored each of their five originally allotted kicks.

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PExpo 2019 set for big expansion in new year  sport@dublingazette.com

A LARGE increase in the number of projects is expected at PExpo ’19 which takes place on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at DCU. The exhibition, developed in association with the Physical Education Association of Ireland, aims to develop the understanding of PE and sport among young people, moved from its original home of Trinity Comprehensive in Ballymun to nearby DCU last year.

Over 1,000 students attended PExpo ‘18 with a record 150 projects entered.

“We were delighted with the move to DCU which after three years in Trinity Comprehensive gave us more space and flexibility,”

said Paddy O’Reilly, chairman of the PExpo ’19 organising committee. It also allowed projects from primary schools to be included at the exhibition for the first time.

PExpo ’19 got its official launch this week at the Helix in DCU. New this year are two new categories linked to the introduction of physical education to the Leaving Cert curriculum. These join categories that include the Power of Sport, Diet and Nutrition, Physical and Mental Well-Being, IC and Photography, and Components of Fitness.

Lending their support to PExpo were international athletes Dublin footballer Sinead Finnegan, Emer Corry from rugby, George Dockrell from cricket and Sarah Torrans

Sport stars Sinead Finnegan, George Dockrell, Emer Corry Sarah Torrans launched PExpo 2019 with students from Trinity Comprehensive

from hockey All 750 secondary schools in the country will receive a letter inviting them to submit projects for PExpo ’19 in the next few weeks.

Supporters of PExpo ’19 include Dublin City Council, South Dublin Sports Partnership, Trinity College, Healthy Ireland, University

of Limerick, Independent Newspapers and Chillax Teens as well as Trinity Comprehensive School, the Physical Education Association of Ireland and the Irish Primary PE Association.

For further information, see www.pexpoireland.com. Or contact Paddy O’Reilly at 086 1743836.

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 THE Ballinteer St. John’s Junior C team had a very impressive win over Ballyboden St Endas in the Championship on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-4.

They topped their group and are now into the last 16.

This weekend our Senior Footballers play Lucan Sarsfields on Saturday at 5 on AWP in a critical league match. Full club support requested for this vital match.

The Minor A team play Castleknock in the Championship in Marlay on Sunday while the Minor B team play St Sylvesters in Loreto. Both games at 11.

See our own Seamus Farrelly appointed referee in the Senior Football Championship quarter final Ballyboden v Na Fianna. Well done Seamus.

From BSJ to KMJ. Best wishes to team mentors Paraic Kennedy, Alan Garvin, and Archie McEvoy who are climbing Kilimanjaro and fundraising for the Irish Cancer Society.

Senior Camogie are in Shield semi final.

Well done to both Junior A and Junior B Adult Camogie teams on reaching championship semi finals with one game remaining in group stages for both teams.

Junior A away next week to Erin’s Isle and Junior B are away to Round Towers both final games at group stage.

Minor Hurlers had 2nd Championship win today away to Naomh Barrog, 0-17 0-10.

Well done. Reminder to get your ticket in the adult hurling fundraiser you could be the lucky one first prize of 2500 Euro.

Lotto results for Sept 29th . Nos. 3,6,11 and 22. No winner.

Next Thursday’s Jackpot € 9,200. Winner of €100 Brian O Sullivan, €50 Collette Dunne and Kevin Kerrigan. Joker consolation prize Kieran Duffy.

Bingo continues every Monday at 8:00pm.

CUALA CUALA are Dublin Intermediate Camogie champions after defeating Castleknock by 3-9 to 3-5 in Abbotstown on Sunday.

Laois champions O’Moores are next up for the Dalkey girls in the Leinster Championship on 7th October. Venue tbc.

Our Mens footballers contested 3 Championship Quarter Finals over the weekend. On Saturday both our Seniors and Intermediate went to extra time, our Inters lost to St Brigids while our Seniors beat Naomh Mearnóg 2-17 to 2-07.

On Saturday our 3rds beat St Sylvesters 2-11 to 2-09 in the Junior C Championship. Cuala will face the winner of Thomas Davis v Naomh

Olaf in the Senior 2 Championship semi-final. News on the Junior C semi-final as soon as we get it.

Next Sunday all eyes will be on Parnell Park, where are Senior Hurlers will play local rivals Kilmacud Crokes at 4pm in the Dublin SHC Semi Final.

This promises to be a great game and all Cuala friends and supporters are asked to make a special effort to get to the match.

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

Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Sean Misteil.

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

Sign up now at www. cualagaa.ie/lotto

LASER RUN WORLD CHAMPS: TRINITY HOSTS 28 NATIONS

Kate and Tom the local shooting stars

Pentathlon event draws big international field as the growth of the sport continues apace following success of Coyle and Lanigan-O’Keefe  sport@dublingazette.com

OVER 400 people from 28 different countries helped put pentathlon further on the Dublin sporting map last weekend as Trinity College hosted the UIPM 2018 Laser Run World Championships.

Among the medals were Dubliners Kate Coleman Lenehan and Tom O’Brien teaming up to secure bronze in the mixed relay.

Both athletes had won individual silver on Saturday and they came within a few seconds of emulating that feat but this time Harry Lane of Great Britain got the better of his cross-channel rival O’Brien on the final 800m lap of the relay.

The result was that Ireland claimed bronze behind silver medallists Great Britain (Lane/ Jessica Varley) and champions Hungary (Bence Kardos/Blanka Guzi), taking their medal tally

for the championships to five.

On day one, as well as the two individual silvers, Ireland had won team gold in the senior women’s event (Coleman Lenehan, Eilidh Prise and Grace Culhane) and silver in the girls’ Under-19 category (Culhane, Grace Costello and Leah O’Neill).

The championships ended with a mass-participation charity team relay, raising funds for the LauraLynn Foundation, and Ireland’s medal heroes ended a successful weekend by calling on more people of all ages to take up Laser Run and possibly progress towards Modern Pentathlon.

Reflecting on her third medal, Coleman Lenehan said: “After yesterday we really felt it in the legs, but it was great to win another medal.

“After yesterday, when we didn’t expect to win anything,

today there was an expectation.

There were some very fast people out there but, being at home also helped because we had everyone rooting for us.

“This sport is so accessible:

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Do not be put off by not having a laser gun! Come to the National Sports Campus and practice as much as you want for free

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you can run anywhere you want and Pentathlon Ireland are trying to get more of the laser equipment so that we can get more people into the sport.”

Ballybrack man O’Brien added: “The team is really important to us. There are loads of us, we are all doing really well and we have younger people coming through. What we are trying to do is set a good example and hopefully inspire them to compete.

Tom O’Brien and Kate Coleman Lenehan at celebrate, left; under starters orders in Trinity

“You can run anywhere, and for anyone who wants to try it, don’t be put off by not having the laser gun. Come to us at Blanchardstown Sports Campus and you can practise as much as you want for free.”

For Paddy Boyd, CEO of Pentathlon Ireland, he paid tribute to all involved in the organisation of a weekend saying: “The 2018 Laser Run World Championships were a great triumph and our thanks go to our fantastic volunteers and staff who worked so hard to make it a success.

“Trinity College Dublin was a magnificent venue for this global sporting event.

“The profile of Modern Pentathlon has already grown considerably in this country thanks to the performance of our elite athletes, especially our Olympians and World Cup medallists Natalya Coyle and Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe, and the support we have received from Sport Ireland.

“Now we can say that we have firmly put Laser Run on the map in Ireland and I hope many people will be inspired to take up the sport on the back of what they have seen this weekend.”

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LEINSTER SENIOR CUP FINAL: PENALTIES DELIGHT FOR TOLKA CLUB

LOI SHORTS Peas’ Duggan retires

Shelbourne celebrate Greg Moorhouse’s opening goal. Picture: Maurice Frazer

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ADAM Evans was the hero for Shelbourne as he kept his nerve in sudden death to retain the Leinster Senior Cup for Shelbourne.

The striker capitalised on a miss from Saints defender Kevin Toner after both sides had scored each of their five originally allotted kicks.

Indeed, Toner would likely not have been taking the penalty at all were it not for the dismissal of Dean Clarke after the winger picked up two yellows in six extra-time minutes.

As it happened, the former Premier League defender’s low shot was comfortably saved by man-of-the-match Lee Steacy in the Shels’ goal, and Evans sent Brendan Clarke the wrong way.

The sides had pushed one another all the way after a tight game was

briefly ignited by two goals in the final few minutes of normal time.

Greg Moorhouse headed Owen Heary’s Shels side into the lead six minutes from time before Achille Campion levelled with a pinpoint header in injury time.

Both sides began at a furious pace but the game soon settled into a predictable pattern of Saints possession against the home side’s high press.

Pats, led by caretaker boss Ger O’Brien following the departure of Liam Buckley during the week, stuck with the three-man defensive line that proved their undoing last week against Bohs.

They would have the better chances in both halves, however, as the excellent Lee Desmond showed fans why they should be excited to see him sign a new two-year deal. The Saints forced three top-class stops from Steacy in the Reds’ net, with captain Ian Bermingham twice denied on his return to the side.

Jake Keegan was the first to go close just past the half-hour as he got on the end of Bermingham’s cross, but the keeper was at full stretch to save.

Bermingham then directed a header into the top corner that Steacy somehow managed to claw away four minutes after the break.

Then came what looked like a turning point just before the hour as James English was awarded a penalty when Jamie Lennon handled his shot in the box.

The former Darndale man stepped up himself but his low penalty was a nice height and distance for Brendan Clarke to get his hands to.

Steacy was called back into action shortly after and his best save of the lot denied Bermingham again when the wing back’s header seemed to already be lodged in the corner of the net.

And, having absorbed all the pressure, Shels took the lead against the run of play as Lorcan Fitzgerald’s

deep cross was nodded home by Moorhouse at the back post.

That looked to be that for the reigning champions, but Campion’s expertly arced his header in off the post to send the game to extra time.

Dean Clarke then saw red for two needless fouls on the left and, though Shels pressed, the game finished all square and penalties were required.

There was more drama

as Brendan Clarke dispatched a beautiful penalty before Steacy looked to have denied Campion from 12 yards.

Referee Derek Dunne called it back and booked the keeper for coming off his line, and the Frenchman scored the retake.

And so it went to sudden death and it was Toner who blinked first, before Evans showed composure to slot home his kick and send the large crowd wild.

PEAMOUNT United’s Karen Duggan has announced her retirement from international football at the age of 27 following 35 caps following the conclusion of the FIFA 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.

She was an integral part of Colin Bell’s squad having played in all but one qualifying game during the campaign and was named WNT Player of the Year in 2016.

Duggan will continue to play for Peamount in the Women’s National League where she recently won the League Cup, beating Wexford Youths in the final.

She made her senior international debut against South Africa at the Cyprus Cup in 2013. She also balanced her international career with her career, working as a Business Performance Analyst with Accenture.

“It’s with great sadness and joy that I’m announcing my retirement from international football. I’ve had a wonderful time playing for my country and I’ve made some fantastic memories which I’ll remember fondly,” Duggan said.

“Unfortunately, with the next major championships three years away, I don’t feel like I can give 100% for that length of time. With my work-life outside of football, there are a number of other factors which I’ve got to consider. I’ve given it everything over the last few years but now it’s time to focus on what I hope to achieve outside of football.

“That opens up the opportunity to one of the younger generation coming through who will be able to progress and help Ireland qualify for their first major championships.”

SHELBOURNE LEARN PLAYOFF ROUTE FOLLOWING the conclusion of the First Division season, Finn Harps, Shelbourne and Drogheda United confirmed their play-off spot with UCD crowned First Division Champions.

Shelbourne and Drogheda United, who finished third and fourth respectively in the First Division, will face each other in the first play-off over

two legs. The first tie is taking placein United Park on Friday at 7.45pm with the return leg in Tolka Park on Monday, October 8.

The winner of that tie will then go on to face Finn Harps, who finished second in the First Division, before the winner of that two-legged tie faces the 9th-placed Premier Division side.

UCD bow out of FAI Senior Cup to Dundalk UCD’s FAI Senior Cup run came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Dundalk in a semi-final meeting between the League of Ireland’s First Division and Premier Division champions.

Patrick McEleney’s superb goal in the 41st minute settled the tie in the Lilywhites favour and keeps alive their hopes of a double.

Neil Farrugia went close to getting UCD back on terms but ultimately the higher tier side held on for the victory and will go on to play the winners of Bohemians and Cork City in their replay.

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GERALDINE MORANS HARD luck to our senior team who lost to Crumlin in the 1/4 final J1 championship at the weekend, it was a great achievement to get that far and sets a high target to better for next year.

The u14 boys had a good draw with Na Fianna and were unfortunate not to get all the points.

There was no winner of this week’s jackpot in the club lotto, the numbers were 6, 15, 19 and 20, next week’s jackpot is now €1500.

Congrats to Maria Gibbons and Cathál McDonnell this weeks lucky dip winners.

All our girls football teams are away this week, the u8s to St marks, u9s to Na Gaeil Oga and the u10s to Ranelagh Gaels.

It is hurling for the boys with the u8s home to BSJ, u9s away to Thomas Davis, u10s home to St Patrick’s and the u12s away to Kilmacud Crokes. Good luck to all teams playing.

The academy will be in Cornelscourt Saturday morning 9.45-11.00, new boys and girls aged 5-7 are always welcome.

KILMACUD CROKES THE Senior Footballers will face Ballyboden in the Championship Semi Final after their 2.17 to 0.15 win over St. Sylvesters on Sunday.

The game is to be played on Sunday 14th Oct with times TBC. The Intermediate Footballers lost out on Saturday to St Jude’s in their Quarter Final along with the Junior 3 team who also narrowly lost to Castleknock by one point.

The Junior 1 beat Fingallians 2.21 to 0.10 while the Junior 4 beat Naomh Olaf, 1.19 to 1.10. Both teams now progress to the Semi Finals.

The Senior Camogie team also progress to the Senior 2 Semi Final for

the first time in the clubs history after their 1.10 apiece draw with Raheny.

The Junior team lost to Crumlin, 0.6 to 3.10.

In Hurling, the Minor A team beat St. Vincent’s 0.20 to 1.13, the Minor B team lost to Clontarf 1.11 to 1.21 and the Minor C team lost to Naomh Olaf 2.6 to 0.13.

Hard luck to the U16 A team who lost to Thomas Davis 0.14 to 1.16.

More photos thanks to Eamon O’Callaghan to be posted on the club web site.

Congrats to the Under15B Ladies football team who won their league with a comprehensive win over Castleknock on Saturday.

STARS OF ERIN MEN’S adult team had a good friendly match against Ballinteer St. John’s. Thanks to St. John’s.

The U10 footballers played against Ballyfermot and had a great win. The U8 Boys lost to St. Finian’s, Newcastle. U9 girls won two out of their three games in a Blitz in Glencullen. U13 Camogie team won with a late goal from Sarah Pluck against Raheny in Glencullen. There were great performances also from Zara Mulhall, Ali Gill, Ava Cannon and Ella Roe. A great performance.

New players are welcome for all teams. Our new children’s coach Gavin will co-ordinate all Academy that takes place every Saturday morning from 10-11am.

Lotto: 5, 18, 23. No winner. €20 winners: Tony, Brian, Peter and Paddy, Paddy Hyland & Richie Dunne and Ronan Kearns. Next week’s Jackpot is €4000.

TEQBALL: LOCAL ROVERS QUARTET AT THE FOREFRONT OF NEW

Broadford boys set to show off world class tekkers TEQBALL WORLD CUP  DAVE DONNELLY

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IRELAND will be represented at the Teqball World Cup this month for the first time as a threeman team from Broadford Rovers travel to Reims in France to don the green shirt.

The sport – a football/ tennis/volleyball hybrid invented by former professionals from Hungary to keep active in the game – is relatively new and this is only the second World Cup to take place.

The game has already proved a massive hit with professional clubs and several of the sides at the football World Cup in Russia this summer had tables.

Brazil, Spain, Germany and Belgium all used the tables in their preparation for the World Cup, while England’s biggest clubs like Chelsea, Manchester

United and Arsenal have also invested.

The trio from Broadford – Alex Oates, Brian Reilly and Conor Reilly – have been practicing on the table out in DLR Meadowview ahead of their French adventure.

Compared to some of the teams that will compete at the tournament, the trio are relative novices at the sport but are already seeing the benefit of their practice time.

“There is a table up with DLR in Meadowbrook,” said Phil Fitzpatrick, who manages the sales operation for Teqball in the UK and Ireland.

“They’ve been very kind to us, so the boys can go up there and train.

They’re getting really good at the game. There’s a real technique and skill to it.”

Teqball could be compared to table tennis except, instead of a flat table, the Teqball table

is curved so the ball is always bouncing towards the competing players.

“The guy who invented it is a former professional player but he was getting a lot of injuries. He found even if he played fivea-side, if there was any contact he was getting injured again.

“He was looking around for games to play and he came up with the idea of creating this curved table where the ball would go towards you.

“The problem with a table tennis table is the ball bounced upwards off the flat table, so you’re waiting an age for it to come down or you’re reaching up to over a flat table.

“With a Teqball table, because it’s curved, the ball flows towards an opposition player. It makes it so there’s a real rhythm to the game.

“You have three touches to get the ball back over the net, and you can’t use

the same body part twice in a row, so it becomes a real game of skill and thought.

“It’s really addictive.

There’s a video where the Chelsea first team, Jorginho and all them, playing on the table in their training ground and you can see the craic they’re having playing it.”

The games take place between October 11 and 13 in Reims, with up to €26,000 in prize money available to the winners.

Town stunned by Pem salvo

Monkstown player-coach Gareth Watkins lines up a shot. Picture: Adrian Boehm

MONKSTOWN saw a two-goal half-time lead go up in smoke as they fell 4-3 to south Dublin rivals Pembroke on day two of the men’s EY Hockey League.

Player-coach Gareth Watkins fired Town into an early lead with Andrew Ward backing up his effort with a close range finish.

But the Serpentine Avenue hosts summoned a superb second half performance to swing the tie their way with Scott Sullivan, Geoff Garrett and Stephen Sweetnam turning things around with a rapid series of goals.

Cian Murphy then put Pembroke 4-2 up, rendering Guy Sarratt’s goal from a penalty corner a consolation.

It means Monkstown have one win from two games while Pembroke lead the way with six points to date despite three internationals departing the club in the summer for professional contracts abroad.

Three Rock Rovers, meanwhile, beat YMCA 3-1 at Wesley College with Daragh Walsh scoring twice in their final build-up game for the Euro Hockey League.

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RUGBY: STRADBROOK CLUB APPOINT FORMER IRISH COACH

GAME’S RISE Broadford Rovers’ Brian Reilly, Ciaran Walsh (pictured in the back) and Alex Oates and Philly Fitzgerald (front row)

Rock and Doyle start on winning AIL note WOMEN’S ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE  sport@dublingazette.com

KINGS OF THE CASTLE Family bragging rights won by Team USA CASTLE Golf Club played host to the McGovern family’s inaugural Ryder Cup event last Sunday.

Team USA, featuring Declan Quinn, Niall Fitzmaurice, Richard Martin and Keith McGovern won by three points in the end in a closely fought fourball format against their European counterparts.

Team Europe featured Mick McGovern, Columba Bonner, Robert Fox and Val Quinn.

BLACKROCK College RFC got their women’s All-Ireland League campaign up and running with an impressive 42-22 win over Galwegians at Stradbrook last weekend.

While Galwegians took the lead with Lisa Anglim’s sensational breakaway try against the run of play, the two teams were evenly matched, returning score after score up until half-time in the second match of a unique men’s and women’s All-Ireland League double header between the clubs.

Blackrock captain Michelle Claffey displaying her jinking footwork in the number 10 jersey, while league newcomers Laura Delaney and Caoimhe Molloy both touched down - Delaney ran in a terrific intercept score from inside her own 22 – as new coach Philip “Goose” Doyle’s first match in charge of Rock ended in a bonus point success.

The former Irish coach came on board with Rock this season in an effort to improve on last season’s fifth place finish in the league, an eyecatching addition.

A former player at the club, Doyle famously led the Ireland women’s team to an unforgettable Grand Slam in 2013 before guiding them to the semi-final of the following year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in France.

He was in Energia Park recently to see Claffey and her Leinster team-mates claim the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial title, and the skipper, who made four appearances off the bench for Ireland in last season’s Six Nations Championship, believes Doyle will prove to be a perfect appointment for the south Dublin club.

“He’s brought a very different type of voice,” Claffey said. “He’s a very strong coach, strong personality and he’s going to make us play the way we should play. It’s fantastic. He has such good experience. He knows his rugby inside out and all the sessions are planned so well.

“We’re building each week and people don’t

Blackrock’s Michelle Claffey, second from left, pictured with Cooke’s Beth Cregan, Railway union’s Daisy Earle and Galwegians’ Mary Healy. Picture: Bryan Keane/Inpho

have to ask as many questions as well. Because they remember what we did last week and it’s just a little build on.

“Girls like to ask questions in training sessions! ‘Why are we doing this? I don’t understand why!’ It’s nice to have someone there who has coached women before and can understand where we’re coming from. We’re not asking to be smart, we just don’t understand at times.”

As they head into the new season in search of a third consecutive league crown, UL Bohemians are the standard bearers. Blackrock last featured in a Women’s All-Ireland League final back in 2014 when they suffered a 26-5 reversal

to Old Belvedere at Donnybrook.

Heavily back-boned by their international stars, including past and present Ireland captains in the shape of Niamh Briggs and Ciara Griffin, Claffey acknowledges that teams will need to adapt a ‘smart brand of rugby’ if they have designs on beating Bohs.

“We will have to play a bit smarter, to our strengths, and not play their brand of rugby against them because they are very good at it. Last year, we came pretty close to beating them (they eventually lost 39-24). You have to play a very smart brand of rugby to get around UL Bohs.”

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REIGNING Men’s Super League champions UCD Marian got their season off to a winning start, running out seven-point winners over DCU Saints in one of two Dublin derbies on Saturday evening.

An early first half battle kept the game in the melting pot, with Marian leading by

41-35 at the break. Solid play from Mariusz (Mario) Markowicz and Conor Meany kept the scoreboard ticking over for the champions though as they showed their depth down the stretch and the eked out the win by seven in the end.

“The first game of the season is always really tricky,” ackn1owledged head coach, Ioannis Liapakis. “Especially when you prepare all week to stop [Martins] Provizors and then he’s not playing!

“I think we could have done a much better job defensively but overall I’m happy with the result. We had some great moments during the game, but we didn’t have the consistency, which is normal so early into the season!

“Mariusz and JJ [Joan-Jordi Vall Llobera], our two most experienced players, set the bar really high defensively for the rest of our team and everyone now has to follow UCD coach Ioannis Liapakis. Picture: Martin Doherty them!”

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SHANKILL THE Juvenile Academy Sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy is back in action at 10.00am every Saturday in Stonebridge Road. Please come along and give the Academy a try. The cost is only €2 per child each week and there is no annual subscription. All equipment is provided free and qualified coaches are always in attendance, its all about having fun with your friends.

Schools football blitz is on Thursday in Stonebridge Road starting at 2.00pm with St Anne’s, Rathmichael, Gael Scoil Padraig and Scoil Mhuire taking part. Please come along and support the Blitz.

Saturday saw under 8 boys away to Ballyfermot while the under 11 boys were at home to St James Gaels. On Sunday the under 14 girls football had a terrific tussle with Ballyboden St Endas in Shanganagh Cliffs and the Adult ladies football team were away to St Bridges.

The Chase the Ace draw in Brady’s. There was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Jason Fitzpatrick. This week’s jackpot is €1200. 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

LADIES FOOTBALL: INTERMEDIATE FINAL

Killeen class puts paid to brave Cuala fightback DLGFA INTER FINAL Clontarf 6-15 Cuala 4-6  BRENDAN GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com

CUAL A struggled to contain a Siobhan Killeen scoring masterclass as Clontarf saw off their brave efforts to become New Ireland Assurance Dublin Ladies Intermediate Champions for 2018 at Lawless Park.

Tarf came into this tie having lost the previous three Intermediate finals but, right from the throw in they displayed a real drive and although Cuala did mount a comeback in the second half, three goals in the last ten minutes made for an emphatic scoreline.

Two scores in the opening two minutes from Caoimhe O’Connor and Fiona Skelly set the tone. They could have been further ahead but Clodagh Sheehan’s good hands allowed Cuala to settle and get their first two scores thanks to two composed frees from Jennifer Dunne.

A further prolonged spell of pressure from Clontarf and a flurry of scores in quick succession including a Killeen goal and a long distance point had the northsiders in front 1-4 to 0-2 with 15 minutes gone.

The urgency of play from the Clontarf players right across the pitch meant that Cuala were having to work extra hard for possession.

An exchange of points between Sinead Wylde and Fiona Skelly at either end left the score at 1-6 to 0-4 before another burst of scores from the clinical Killeen and a cool finish to the net from Aoibhe Bell left the half time score at 2-10 to 0-5.

Cuala had it all to do and they came out of the blocks on a mission. Goals in the opening seven minutes from Eimear Loughlin and Wylde brought them within five points of Clontarf but the leaders kept chipping away with one or two points in response any time Cuala scored.

INTER CAMOGIE Cuala crowned county champs in close-run final CUALA won the Dublin inter-

mediate camogie championship last Sunday in Abbotstown with a close-fought 3-9 to 3-5 win over Castleknock.

Jennifer Dunne landed the player of the match for her performances while it was left to skippers Roisin O’Grady and Hannah O’Dea to jointly raise the trophy for their efforts.

Foxrock Cabinteely’s Amy Ring with the DLGFA senior championship trophy following their win over St Brigid’s. Picture: GAApics.com

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Clontarf’s Katie Murray and Sarah Murphy with the trophy. Picture: GAApics.com

T h ey k n e w g o a l s would kill off the contest and they swung the day with two scores from Killeen with the green flag being raised for Sinead Quigley and Caoimhe O ’Co n n o r. A m a z i n g l y four of the last six scores on the night were goals

with both sides really going for it in the closing stages.

A further 1-2 for Siobhan Killeen and the final score of the game from Caoimhe O’Connor gave Clontarf a memorable and well deserved victory on the night.

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FOOTBALL: SOUTHSIDE GIANTS PUT AN END TO MALAHIDE MEN’S HOPES

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Callum Pearson rounds St Sylvesters Goalkeeper Michael Shiel to score Kilmacud’s second goal. Picture: Niall O’Connell/Knock Photos

Pearson and Mannion silence Syl’s challenge DUBLIN SFC QUARTER-FINAL Kilmacud Crokes St Sylvester’s  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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KILMACUD CROKES stuttered at times in their Dublin senior football championship quarter final at Parnell park on Sunday, but came together at the right time with two late goals ending the challenge of underdogs St Sylvester’s.

It had looked like Crokes were in control far earlier in the contest, however. With just 12 minutes on the clock, the Stillorgan side had already run Sylvester’s ragged at the back, their efficient point shooting doing the damage as seven different players hit early points in what looked likely to be a runaway victory.

Paul Mannion, Andrew McGowan, Shane Horan, Callum Pearson, Craig Dias, Shane Cunningham and Pat Burke had given the Malahide side a rapid-fire glimpse of what they were up against, and propelled Crokes into an ominous looking 0-7 to 0-1 lead with only a fifth of the match played.

Sylvester’s weren’t about to give in easily, though, and had got some kind of handle on the situation ahead of half time, keeping the margin at six, with Ed Walsh and Michael McCarthy the key men as the

pair went into the break at 0-10 to 0-4 in Crokes favour.

The second half was to be a much more even affair, with Sylvester’s getting the better of much of it as they slowly but surely closed the gap on their more fancied opponents.

Much of the improvement came thanks to the moving of Jack Hazley into the full forward line, where he was able to harry the Crokes defence and cause consistent difficulties throughout the second period.

Sylvester’s were only slightly edging the second half at first but put Crokes under increasing pressure as time wore on and had narrowed the gap to only two points through McCarthy and Walsh – who were converting largely off the back of Hazley’s hard work – with six minutes remaining.

That was to be as good as it got for Sylvester’s, though, as Crokes came together when it mattered and halted their promising run in its tracks.

The key moments came late on. With Sylvester’s forced into pushing forward after the points that would make their late comeback count, they were short handed at the back, and ultimately pressured into conceding a late penalty, which Dubs man Paul Mannion swiftly converted.

Keen to make sure, Crokes pushed on and ended any debate about who would

progress, with Callum Pearson adding a late goal and giving the scoreline a gloss the balance of play didn’t really warrant.

Sylvester’s, perhaps, had been a little too reliant on Walsh and McCarthy, who scored 0-7 and 0-6 respectively, though it could easily have been more had their forward line performed a little more efficiently in the early stages.

Crokes, though, saw nine different players hit the mark, and offered a broad array of attacking options around key man Mannion.

The southsiders will face a still tougher hurdle next time out, drawn against the impressive Ballyboden St Enda’s saw off a talented but youthful Na Fianna to reach the semi-final.

St Stylvester’s Glen Hazley under pressure from Kilmacud Crokes’ Shane Horgan.

St Stylvester’s Glen Hazley under pressure Picture: Niall O’Connell/Knock Photos from Kilmacud Crokes’ Shane Horgan.

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DUBLIN senior footballer Philly McMahon has thrown his weight behind camogie in the capital with the announcement of a new partnership between his company BeDo7 and Dublin Camogie.

BeDo7 and the Ballymun Kickhams footballer will take charge of the strength and conditioning of all Dublin camogie squads from U-14 to adult level starting this month.

Dublin Camogie chairperson Jenny Byrne said of the news: “In conjunction with Philly, the Dublin Executive have decided to put a structure in place where strength and conditioning is paramount in our training. It’s also about educating our players about injury prevention and having the right mindset as female athletes.”

McMahon is delighted to get on board: “I see the opportunity to get involved to try support the great volunteers that are part of Dublin Camogie.

I always wanted to get involved with a team giving 100% commitment into something and what better than Dublin Camogie, it’s the county I love so why not get involved in it?

“They had an openmindedness to my ideas and I think that was the big thing for me.”

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Fabulous Foxrock soar to fourth SFC in a row NEW IRELAND SFC FINAL

Foxrock-Cabinteely 1-13 St. Brigid’s 0-7  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

FOXROCK-CABINTEELY further cemented their recent dominance of the Dublin Senior Championship at St Margaret’s on Friday night, as a period of utter control in the first half helped the south Dubliners overcome their nearest rivals and take a fourth consecutive title.

Brigid’s had started well, controlling the opening minutes of the contest.

Louise O’Reilly knocked over the first score and the side in red took the game to the holders as they started with plenty of verve.

Foxrock Cabinteely are known for their potent attacking play, though, and after both sides hit wides, the Foxes first solid attack saw Laura Nerney played into space out on the right of the square, from where she cut inside and beat the helpless Dublin ‘keeper Ciara Trant from close range.

Ni a m h O ’D o n ova n responded with a free, but Brigid’s strong start had been derailed, and what followed was to prove decisive.

With FoxCab getting to almost every loose ball first, they ran the game in midfield, creating a string of chances and denying Brigid’s the space to make waves themselves.

The pressure game paid off quickly as the Foxes controlled possession and made hay in a breathtaking 20 minutes burst.

OVERJOYED: Foxrock-Cabinteely celebrate their fourth Dublin Senior Ladies Club Football title in a row. Picture GAApics.com

“The Foxes’ fourth title in a row was their most

convincing since an emphatic win kicked off this run of county titles back in 2015.“ The champions hit no less than nine consecutive points. First, Laura Nerney, Tarah O’Sullivan, Amy Ring and Hannah O’Neill found the space to slot over from flowing team moves.

Looking for a method to stifle the barrage, Brigid’s began to concede frees, and FoxCab proved they could score that way, too, with Amy Ring and Amy Connolly tapping over three more, before Connolly started charging into the full-forward line off the shoulders of defenders, and notched two more

from open play.

A Niamh O’Donovan free after Brigid’s finally found a way out of Foxrock Cabinteely’s clutches slightly narrowed the margin to 1-9 to 0-3 in the holder’s favour.

She could have grabbed a couple more on the whistle, but it was only half time, and the damage looked to have been done.

Unsurprisingly, the contest tightened up in the second half.

While Brigid’s never really looked like closing the gap, they matched

FoxCab point for point, and were marginally the better side after Amy Connolly and Tarah O’Sullivan’s early points had put the title’s destination beyond doubt.

Aisling Tarpey in the FoxCab goal was key to that: she stopped closerange one-on-one chances either side of half time, from Brigid’s forwards Louise Reilly and Emma Sherwood.

Brigid’s best moments came from allowing their key players to let loose: Noelle Healy and Sher-

wood had been their standouts throughout, and both got the points their marauding performances in the centre ground warranted. The outstanding Hannah O’Neill - a consistent thorn in the Brigid’s defense - continued to threaten, but the game began to ebb in pace and drive.

The winner had long been clear, so much so that Foxrock Cabinteely’s failure to score in the last 20 minutes of the contest proved almost entirely irrelevant.

Deirdre Murphy’s late point for Brigid’s was fitting reward for the torrid time the Brigid’s captain’s defence had had to endure at the back, but it was scant consolation for Brigid’s, who just couldn’t live with Foxrock Cabinteely on the day.

The Foxes’ fourth title in a row was their most convincing since an emphatic win kicked off this run of county titles back in 2015.

Their fluid attacking play could well take them deep into the All Ireland, too.