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Garda injured after being struck by car GARY IBBOTSON AN on-duty garda was seriously injured in an attempt to stop a man fleeing Dundrum Town Centre last week.

A video circulated online showing the Garda and other police officers trying to stop the driver of a blue

Fiat Bravo from leaving the shopping centre at the Wickham Way exit before being hit and dragged along by the car.

It is understood that the gardai was brought to St Vincent’s Hospital with significant soft tissue injuries to his lower leg.

Gardai say that the car was later

recovered at Kilcarrig Close in Tallaght and that the driver of the car is a member of a crime group operating in the centre.

Two other men believed to involved in the same gang were arrested prior to the incident and appeared before Dun Laoghaire District Court on Monday, January 6.

In a statement, the gardai at Dundrum say they “are appealing to the public for information in relation to this incident.

“If anyone is aware of the identity of the driver or has any information in relation to any individuals in this crime group, please contact gardai.”

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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER INCIDENT

Garda dragged by car fleeing Town Centre

Rotunda welcomes first baby of 2020

 GARY IBBOTSON

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DUNDRUM gardai are investigating an incident that took place last Sunday at Dundrum Town Centre where an on-duty Garda was hit by a car and dragged for a short distance before falling onto the road.

Videos of the incident surfaced earlier in the week of gardai attempting to arrest the driver of a blue Fiat Bravo who was trying to flee the shopping centre car park at the Wickham Way exit.

The video shows one police officer getting struck by the evading car before getting dragged along on the car near while escaping.

It is understood that the gardai was brought to St Vincent’s Hospital with significant soft tissue injuries to his lower legs.

In a statement, gar-

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Gardai and security staff been attempting to apprehend the occupant of the car

dai say they are “investigating following an endangerment incident that occurred at approximately 6.45pm on Sunday, January 5 at Dundrum Town Centre which left a male Garda member injured.

“In conjunction with security personnel at Dundrum Town Centre, gardai observed a Blue Fiat Bravo Hatchback that was allegedly connected with a previous theft in the area and

attempted to stop the car and apprehend the occupant.

“The driver failed to stop and fled from the scene at speed colliding with a male Garda member in the process. “ T h e m e m b e r wa s dragged a considerable distance before falling on the road and later attended St Vincent’s Hospital.

“Pending further medical assessments, it is

Community projects boosted

by Enhancement Programme MINISTER for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan has said the 2019 Community Enhancement Programme has greatly benefited community projects in south Dublin.

Ran by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the project secured €68,000 for community groups to help develop local facilities in disadvantaged and peripheral areas.

The scheme supports a range of activities and projects such as childcare groups, playgrounds, recreational groups, sports grounds, landscaping and supporting the elderly.

The 2019 fund will benefit 2,000 projects around the country with 10 of these in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.

Projects that have benefitted from the fund include Ballinteer Men’s Shed which received funding for building work, Belarmine Community Centre which received funds for new flooring, Hillview Community Resource Centre which got new equipment, Rosemount Mulvey Foot-

ball Club received funds to help pay for a new gym and Kilcross Resource Centre which got funds for new computers.

Typical enhancements under the programme include the renovation of community centres and community amenities, improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces and the purchase of equipment which is used to benefit the community.

The programme has also supported energy efficient upgrades, developing community gardens, provision of defibrillators, CCTV, and sports and IT equipment.

In a statement, Minister Madigan said: “A relatively small amount of money can go a long way and this investment will greatly benefit these local community projects.

“All of these groups provide an invaluable and hugely popular service to their local community. They are fully deserving of this support and I want to wish them well with their new projects.”

known at this time that he has suffered significant soft tissue injuries to his lower leg.”

Gardai also say that the car was later recovered at Kilcarrig Close in Tallaght and that the driver of the car is a member of a crime group operating in the centre.

“Prior to this endangerment incident, two men in their late 40s were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a serious offence (theft),” says the gardai.

“These men were later charged to appear before Dun Laoghaire District Court this morning Monday, January 6 2020.

“Gardai at Dundrum are appealing to the public for information in relation to this incident.

“If anyone is aware of the identity of the driver or has any information in relation to any individuals in this crime group, please contact gardai.

“Gardai are also appealing for information in relation to the Blue Fiat Bravo Hatchback that was recovered at Kilcarrig Close, Tallaght.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dundrum Garda Station on 01 666 5600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”

THE Rotunda was home to the first baby born in the Republic in the new decade, at 12:12am on New Year’s Day. Little Victoria Setuke was born to first-time mother Patience Setuke at the city centre hospital, weighing 3.23kg - just over seven pounds.

A spokesperson for the Rotunda confirmed that both Patience and Victoria were doing well.

They also confirmed that at least seven babies were born at the hospital between midnight and 4am.

In other Dublin hospitals, two babies were born at the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital after midnight, whilst at least one baby was born early on New Year’s Day at the National Maternity Hospital on Holles Street.

First net- Rents of working €4.2m to lunch council of 2020 announced DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber has announced its first networking lunch will take place on Wednesday, January 15 in the Royal Marine Hotel.

As guest speaker, Dr Therese Moylan, head of entrepreneurship at IADT, will give a talk entitled, ‘What history can teach us about female entrepreneurship from early 20th century to date’.

The Chamber’s second event of the year will take place in the Dundrum Credit Union on January 21.

The event will be a Business-to-Business (B2B) breakfast network which will run between 7pm and 8:45pm.

Board members Liam Madden and Dan Mulcahy will both be speaking at the event.

For more information please visit www.dlrchamber.ie

IT has been revealed that Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is owed €4.2m in outstanding rents from tenants and €18m in housing loan arrears.

However, the local authority is owed the least amount of rent among Dublin county councils with Dublin City Council owed €26m.

It is estimated that councils around the country are owed a total of €75m in unpaid rents and €153m in housing loan arrears.

A spokesman for the Department of Housing said that the collection of rents and arrears was a matter for individual local authorities, but that “they are actively encouraged to increase collection levels of both”.

Separate figures published by the Local Government Audit Service at the end of 2017 show that councils around the country are owed a total of €272 million in outstanding commercial rates.

This represented a decrease of €25 million on the previous year.

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KILTERNAN: ‘WILD GOAT HERD IS STILL A FEATURE OF THE SCALP AND ENVIRONS.’

Wild goats spotted at Kilternan WALKERS and hikers who often ventured up by Kilternan and The Scalp were traditionally greeted by the sight of wild goats who grazed among the trails and hills of South County Dublin.

However, last year the Department of Agriculture made the decision to remove a number of these wild goats from the area due to concerns raised by local farmers.

In a statement made to a local hillwalker, the Department of Agriculture said: “In mid-2018, my Depart-

ment’s animal welfare hotline was contacted regarding concerns for a group of goats in the Scalp area.

“Veterinary officers from my Department visited the site and, over a number of subsequent visits, conducted an operation to remove a number of goats from the location.

“Since the successful completion of this operation almost 18 months ago, no further reports in relation to goats in the area have been received.”

Recently, however, a sighting of the wild goats near Kilternan has con-

Search starts for top young artists THE search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun.

The closing date for entries is Friday, 28th February 2020 with judging to take place in March.

Winners will be announced in mid-April, with prize-giving to follow in May. Picture: Mac Innes Photography

Call for crackdown on anti-social behaviour

KILBOGGET PARK has once again been the subject of anti-social behaviour as the gardai are investigating an incident in which a glass bottle was thrown at a squad car on New Year’s Eve. A video circulated on social media last week of a group of young people smashing bottles at Kilbogget Park car park near the bottle bank and adjoining road.

The incident comes just a few days after Cabinteely Football Club’s pitches in the park were desecrated by joyriders in a car which was later burnt out.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the gardai said they “are investigating an incident of public order which occurred in Kilbogget Park, Cabinteely on December 31, 2019 at approximately 10pm.”

“A large group of youths fled the park while gardai were carrying out a patrol of the area. One youth returned and threw a glass bottle at the gardai on patrol, which narrowly avoided them.

“Gardai then pursued the youth, arrested him and brought him to Dun Laoghaire Garda Station. The suspect will be dealt with by way of youth referral.”

Labour councillor for Killiney-Shankill, Denis O’Callaghan says such confrontations have increased in recent times and is calling for a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the park.

Cllr O’Callaghan said: “Over the last

number of months sporadic instances of anti-social behaviour have been occurring in and near to Kilbogget Park.

“Reports of a moped being driven around the streets and in the park, is being investigated by the gardai - also youths gathering and causing annoyance from time to time.

“This behaviour is by a very small group of individuals in the community and reflects what is also happening elsewhere.”

Cllr O’Callaghan says that a coordinated response between several authorities is needed to quell the disturbances.

“I believe a multi-agency response is called for to address the issue, identify the core of people involved and put in place measures to eliminate the problem.

“This would involve the gardai Juvenile liaison and community sections, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils Anti-Social Section, Local Community Groups, H.S.E, Tusla, Pobail and any other relevant statutory bodies.

“The perpetrators involved in the anti-social behaviour should also form part of this consultation and be involved in finding a permanent solution to the problem.

“Such an approach is logical and in the longer term I believe, reap dividends for the community.”

firmed that the herd is still a feature of The Scalp and environs.

In a Facebook post, Dublin 18 Scenery Appreciation Society said “the wild mountain goats of Kilternan were out enjoying some early morning New Years Day sunshine in The Scalp. A unique feature of a beautiful area.”

“But given they are so few now you rarely ever see them,” the society told Dublin Gazette.

“The herd (previously) was much bigger,” it said.

Wild goats spotted at Kilternan

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DEATHS: MARIAN FINUCANE AND LARRY GOGAN PASS AWAY DAYS APART FROM EACH OTHER

Glowing tributes paid to late broadcasting legends RACHEL D’ARCY

PEOPLE all across the capital and the country united in grief this week, paying glowing tribute to the late RTE broadcasters Marian Finucane and Larry Gogan, who died within days of each other.

A sea of tributes flowed to both legendary broadcasters, with many people remarking on the beloved pair’s roles at the heart of Irish society and broadcasting for decades.

A common theme saw many saying that the airwaves will miss the hardhitting journalism of Marian, and the dulcet tones of Larry, on the airwaves.

They were both trending topics on social media as many thousands of loyal listeners and fans voiced their sadness over the passing of both veteran broadcasters.

Dublin native Marian Finucane (69) passed away suddenly at her home in Kildare on January 2, whilst Larry Gogan (81) died at home in Kiltipper on January 7, after struggling with an illness in recent years.

In warm tributes paid to two of the station’s biggest names, Dee Forbes, director general of RTE, referred to Marian as “a broadcaster of immense capability”, and described Larry as “a genuine national institution”.

An icon who left a legacy on Irish radio

Marian Finucane

Larry Gogan

PADRAIG CONLON

“AN ICON of broadcasting who will always be remembered for her outstanding journalistic ability, keen intellect, warmth, wit, thoughtfulness, compassion and kindness.”

The homily for Marian Finucane by Monsignor Ciaran O’Carroll at her funeral on Tuesday said it all.

The much-loved broadcasting legend (69), who died last Thursday, January 2, was laid to rest following a service at St Brigid’s Church in Kill, Co Kildare.

Those attending included An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, and many RTE colleagues.

Born in Dublin in 1950, Finucane studied architecture in the College of Technology in Bolton Street, but left to join RTE as a continuity announcer in 1974.

She went on to become a major figure in Irish broadcasting, covering the country’s events and social changes for almost half a centenary.

As a big advocate for women’s rights, she presented a radio programme,

entitled Women Today, in 1979, for which she won a Jacob’s Award.

In 1980, she won the Prix Italia for a documentary that featured an interview with a woman who was about to have an abortion.

In 1985, she became the first presenter of Liveline, which she continued to present until 1999.

Following Gay Byrne’s retirement in 1999, she took over his early morning radio slot to present The Marian Finucane Show, with Joe Duffy taking over Liveline.

President Michael D Higgins lead the tributes,

saying: “With her death, Ireland has lost a deeply respected, trusted and much loved broadcaster.

“A superb professional, many will remember the wisdom and sensitivity with which Marian Finucane dealt with discussions and confrontations between different voices on what were controversial issues of the day.

“She was one of the very early exemplars to those who sought a proper representation of women in broadcasting.”

Finucane is survived by her husband, John Clarke, and son, Jack.

A singularly beloved star for millions GARY IBBOTSON

TRIBUTES flowed from across Irish political and broadcasting circles, as well as from the ordinary people of Ireland, to the late, legendary radio DJ and broadcaster, Larry Gogan (81).

With his passing within mere hours of RTE colleague Marian Finucane’s funeral, many mourned the loss of another deeply

esteemed and treasured individual.

As an integral voice in RTE Radio for more than 50 years, Gogan was part of the original Radio 2 lineup in 1979, having begun with RTE in the 1960s.

Born in Fairview, north Dublin, Gogan presented The Golden Hour on 2FM until 2014, and most recently presented for RTE Gold.

Paying tribute, Dee Forbes, RTE’s director general, said: “He transcended generations – whether it was a hilarious moment on the ‘Just a Minute Quiz’, the break-

neck countdown of the weekly Top 40, or the first play of a Christmas song – Larry didn’t just preserve these traditions, he created them.

“He returns now to his beloved Florrie – we are the poorer for his loss, but the richer for having known this gentleman of the airwaves.”

Friend and fellow RTE broadcaster Joe Duffy had visited Gogan only 10 days ago, and said that he was in “his usual great form”.

RTE presenter Marty Whelan also described Gogan as “a wonderful man”, and “a dear friend”.

Jon Williams, managing director at RTE News, also paid tribute to the late icon, saying: “Very sorry to learn that Larry Gogan has died.

“Like Gay Byrne and Marian Finucane, Larry not just a giant of RTE, but a titan of Irish radio.”

In a statement published on RIP.ie, Gogan’s family says they “would like to extend their gratitude to Blackrock Clinic, Beacon Renal and the staff at Kiltipper Woods Care Centre for the wonderful care that he received during his final illness”.

Gogan’s funeral mass will take place on Friday, January 10 at 11:30am in the Church of St Pius X in Templeogue, followed by a private burial.

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Enjoying Irish premiere screening at Cineworld T Bella Domingues, Megan Loughrey and Leigh Brady

HE ninth installment of the Star Wars series ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ had its premiere recently at Cineworld, Dublin.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the greatest saga in movie history introduced the world to Luke Skywalker and the heroes of the Star Wars universe. Now, the story of a generation comes to an end as the Resistance, broken but

not defeated after the events of The Last Jedi, faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. As the final battle begins, the surviving heroes of the original trilogy will once again fight alongside Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran), and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), in the most eagerly anticipated film of the year.

Kevin McGahern and Edwin Sammon

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PROVISIONAL STATISTICS: 148 PEOPLE LOSING THEIR LIVES IN COLLISIONS ON OUR ROADS

Number of people who died on Irish roads up 4% in 2019 RACHEL D’ARCY

DEATHS on Irish roads rose by 4% in 2019, according to provisional statistics from the RSA, with 148 people losing their lives in collisions on our roads.

Up to 1pm on December 31, a total of 148 people died on Ireland’s roads as a result of 137 fatal crashes, compared to 142 lives lost in 135 fatal crashes in 2018.

The figures were published by the Road Safety Authority, following an analysis of provisional fatal collision reports by An Garda Síochána.

Casualty figures for 2019 show that while there has been a sharp drop in pedestrian deaths, down 36%, and passenger deaths, down

20%, there has been a worrying increase in the number of drivers killed, with a 45% increase compared to 2018.

Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport said: “Firstly I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have died on Ireland’s roads in 2019, and not forgetting the many hundreds who have suffered serious injury. The only way to respond to these needless deaths and injuries on our roads is through action not words.

“While families and friends grieve the loss of their loved one, we must as a society all respond with deeds, to prevent it happening to others.

This means the Government and its agencies continuing to implement life saving measures

contained in the Road Safety Strategy. It also means individually, as ordinary road users, that we need to take greater responsibility for our actions when using the road.

“We can do this by slowing down, not driving while impaired through drink, drugs or fatigue, by not driving while using a phone, by wearing a seatbelt and always sharing the road more carefully with pedestrians and cyclists.”

Liz O’Donnell, chairperson of the RSA, said: “After recording the safest year on our roads in 2018, it is deeply saddening that not only have we lost 148 lives on the road in 2019, but that it represents an increase in road deaths.

“We must respond to this increase the same way we have responded to previous setbacks.

Rather than being disheartened, it should spur us and our road safety partners into renewed effort.

“2020 is also the final year of the Government’s eight year road safety strategy. Its primary target is to reduce deaths to 124 or fewer by the end of 2020.

“Deeper collaboration between all agencies responsible for road safety is already taking place to ensure everything that can be done is being done, not only to reverse the increase in deaths this year, but to achieve the strategy target.

“It is a target that is very achievable – put simply, it means saving two more lives a month, every month.”

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€2 BILLION PROJECT: EXPANSION OF THE DART COMMUTER TRAIN NETWORK

Dart expansion plans could see five level crossings shut GARY IBBOTSON

A €2 billion project to expand the DART train network still includes plans to shut five levelcrossings between Lansdowne Road and Merrion Gates.

Last year, Irish Rail announced its plans to develop an improved

DA RT s e r v i c e to Greystones, Wicklow with the closure of levelcrossings at Lansdowne Road, Sandymount Avenue, Sydney Parade and Strand Road/Merrion Gates a possibility.

In Ju n e 2 0 1 8 , t h e Na t i o n a l Tr a n s p o r t Authority (NTA) said it was shelving plans to

close the Strand Road/ Merrion Gates crossing. However, the NTA said that due to DART services increasing in regularity in the near future, the issue would be addressed at a later date.

The proposal to close the Strand Road/Merrion Gates crossing gar-

nered 700 submissions with more than half opposing the potential closure.

T h e G ove r n m e n t ’s DART expansion strategy is central to the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and also Project Ireland 2040.

The plan will introduce an electrified DART service to Drogheda on the northern line, to Celbridge on the Kildare L i n e, t o M a y n o o t h and Dunboyne on the Sligo line as well as an improved service on the south-eastern line.

Irish Rail also proposed the closure of six level-crossings on the Maynooth commuter train line to accommodate the expanded DART

The Government’s DART expansion strategy is central to the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and also Project Ireland 2040.

service.

It was suggested that new bridges would have to be built for pedestrians and vehicles.

Currently, the DART only runs on one line, f ro m G reys to n e s to Malahide.

Irish Rail also says that the initially sugg e s te d u n d e rg ro u n d

DART service is “still unaffordable” for the time being.

T h e p l a n fo r t h e expanded service included an underground line which would run between Heuston Station and Connolly Station via St Stephen’s Green and the city centre.

However, the €3 bil-

Pilot project an attempt to introduce conservation grazing

Glamour galore at the Savills Style Awards HELEN Steele and Avril Kelly Carter were among the glamorous people who attended the Savills Style Awards as part of the The Leopardstown Christmas Festival. With over €1.2 million in prize money up for grabs and seven races each of the four days, the Leopardstown Christmas Festival was four days of top class racing that nobody wanted to miss.

Picture: Kieran Harnett. Full gallery pages 10-11

EAGLE eyed visitors will have noticed that six young Droimeann cattle can be seen grazing in Fernhill, Enniskerry between October and March since 2018.

These cattle are not being farmed; however, they are part of a pilot project in an attempt to introduce conservation grazing to South County Dublin.

The premise of the project is to allow the lands blossom with wildflowers and gradually reduce grass levels instead of mowing or the often harmful practice of chemical spreading.

Speaking about the practice at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s biodiversity event on urban-eco grazing, Leas Cathaoirleach Deirdre Donnelly said: “I was delighted to open this event and mark the arrival of the Droimeann to Fernhill Park and

Gardens.

“There is no doubt that Fernhill is the park to showcase sustainability and the addition of the six Droimeann, a rare breed of cattle, to eco-graze the meadow will enhance Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s commitment to bio-diversity.

“In addition, these animals will no doubt be a welcome attraction in Fernhill for families with young children and schools who visit the grounds.”

lion project has been shelved for the foreseeable future.

It is estimated that when the DART expansion project is completed, it will allow up to 60,000 commuters per hour at peak times – an increase from the current 26,000 passengers per hour.

Montessori Society celebrates 50 years ST NICHOLAS Montessori Society of Ireland has announced it is hosting a concert at Christ Church Dun Laoghaire to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

On Saturday, February 8 the acappella vocal ensemble ANUNA will be performing at the event with a full wine-receptions afterwards.

St Nicholas Montessori Society Ireland was founded in 1970 by Sighle Fitzgerald and a group of other educators with the aim of providing Montessori education.

Since then the Society has gone on to become Ireland’s leading provider of, and exponent of, Montessori Education through training potential teachers at St. Nicholas Montessori College and providing education at St. Nicholas Montessori School.

2020 marks the 50th anniversary for the society and will hosting with a series of educational, development and fundraising events throughout the year to celebrate.

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SURGERY: SHANKILL MOTHER TOLD 3-YEAR WAIT

‘BEHAVIOUR CANNOT BE TOLERATED’

Teen runs onto M50 to escape mugger A TEENAGE boy trying to escape an attempting mugging at Glencairn Luas stop ran into the middle of busy M50 traffic in an effort to call for help.

In late December last year, it is understood three teenage boys got off the Luas at Glencairn when a man in his early 20s tried to mug them at knifepoint.

The boys decided to run in different directions with the alleged attacker chasing one of the boys.

The boy was chased down Mount Eagle Drive in Leopardstown before running through the Sandyford exit and on to the M50 to try and call for help.

The teen eventually flagged down one driver who rescued the boy. Gardai believe the alleged assailant gave up the pursuit and headed back towards the direction of Leopardstown Racecourse.

A spokesperson for the gardai said they are “investigating an alleged assault incident which occurred at the Glencairn Luas Stop, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 at approximately 2:40pm on December 29.

“The male, aged in his late teens, who was allegedly assaulted fled the Luas stop and was observed running between

Heidi and father Ross Hickey

‘We just want our child to live a normal childhood’

GARY IBBOTSON

A SHANKILL mother has set up a GoFundMe page in an effort to help pay for her two-year-old daughter’s tonsillectomy surgery.

Nicole O’Brien, 21, says her daughter, Heidi had severe tonsillitis during 2019 and was put on multiple antibiotics in an attempt to treat the infection.

However, in December Heidi was admitted to hospital with a severe case of Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff) due to the over-prescribing of antibiotics.

O’Brien says that “the week before Christmas, Heidi had a seizure while we were on holidays and had to be blue lighted by ambulance to Tallaght hospital.

“When she came around, she didn’t know who her mammy was

she was so hallucinating. We then got admitted for another few days and got discharged.

“Our GP referred us to an ENT in Tallaght hospital.”

However, O’Brien says that although Heidi needs an operation to now completely remove her tonsils the family received a “letter stating she got put on the routine outpatient waiting list which is nearly a three-year wait to see just the surgeon.

“She is in severe need of a tonsillectomy.

“She has lost so much weight we have had to downsize nappies and clothes.

“Our little girl can’t go through another year of multiple infections and antibiotics her body just won’t be able to keep up.

“We are trying to raise enough money for our little girl to be seen privately and as you can imagine it’s very expensive, but like any other parents we just want our child to live a normal childhood and be healthy.”

Speaking to the Irish Daily Mail, O’Brien said she rang “Tallaght Hospital and was told she (Heidi) was on what is called a ‘Routine Waiting List’ as doctors don’t think she is serious enough to be on the urgent list, which is what I was actually promised.

“When I asked how long the wait was, I was told a minimum of three-years.

“What am I supposed to now, sit back and watch my little baby deteriorate or even worse?” she said.

junctions 14 and 15 on the M50. No injuries were reported. No arrests have been made.”

Local Labour councillor to the area, Lettie McCarthy said that this “behaviour like this cannot be tolerated and I can only imagine, how fighting it must have been for the teenagers.

“All of us need to be able to avail of public transport and we need to do so in the knowledge that we are safe.

“Parents should be able to feel their children are safe when they are getting the Luas. I will be raising this issue at our next Local Policing Forum meeting where we work closely with Transdev and ensure any extra required safety precautions will be delivered.”

The attempted mugging at the Luas station comes after a call for increased security along Luas lines was made earlier last year.

After a video of an assault on the Luas went viral back in July, Fianna Fail TD John Lahart said: “I, and my party, have been consistent in our calls for a dedicated Garda Transport Unit.

“There is no other way to deal with both the level and viciousness of this behaviour in my view.”

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Ciara Sorohan and Emma O’Hanlon

Finalist Bronwyn O’Connell, female winner Hannah Crosse, finalists Brooke, Darcie and Kirsty McEddowney, Louise Allen and Marie Smith.

Pictures: Kieran Harnett

Leanne O’Shea, Megan Smith and Deirdre Kane

Karen Hynes and Lynda McHale

Danielle Gorman

Peter McCague and April Geraghty

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Leopardstown enjoys Savills Style Awards T

HE Leopardstown Christmas Festival ran over four days from 26th – 29th December. The Festival was filled with glamour, festivities, music, entertainment and of course top class National Hunt Racing. The Christmas Festival also featured extra attractions each day including live music in the Festival Marquee, Winning Line celebrity tipster panel, the Savills Style Awards and a range of Free children’s activities on Family Day.

Ailbhe Goulding and Aisling Larkin

Aisling O’Malley and Sinead May

Geraldine Shalvey and John Dowling

Catherine Lundon and Anna McGivney

Kelly McGuinness, Jenny Marron and Leone McNally

Louise Allen, Geraldine Shalvey and Linda Malone

Azura Manning and Jean Sorohan

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St Stephen’s Green, 1952. Picture: Fondation HCB Paris/ Magnum Photos

A chance to see Dublin in the rare auld times PADRAIG CONLON

IF YOU ARE a fan of all things historical then a photo exhibition featuring Dublin in the rare auld times should be right up your street.

‘Ireland in Focus: Photographing Ireland in the 1950s’ features striking images of Dublin in the 1950s taken by professional photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson and Dorothea Lange.

Since opening in November at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, the exhibition has proved very popular with visitors.

Featuring several photos from various locations across Dublin, including St Stephen’s Green and Custom House, the exhibition looks at images from three photographic collections created during what is generally regarded as one of the most challenging decades in 20th-century Ireland.

The exhibition features 50 images by Henri Cartier-Bresson, considered the most important photographer of the 20th century, of which 30 have never been exhibited previously.

There are also 20 images by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, taken in Dublin and Co Clare in 1954, and 30 by Robert Cresswell, an American anthropologist who was based in Paris, who lived in Kinvara, Co Galway, during 1955 and 1956 and took over 400 photographs in the area.

Henri Cartier-Bresson was considered the most important photographer of the 20th century.

A pioneer of street photography and photojournalism, he was on assignment from Harper’s Bazaar magazine when he visited Dublin in June 1952.

He returned later for a holiday in October 1962 and travelled throughout the country during both visits.

His images include landscapes, street scenes, portraits and public events, and this is the largest number of his images to have been displayed in Ireland.

Dorothea Lange is a renowned American documentary photographer whose portraits of displaced farmers during the Great Depression greatly influenced later documentary and journalistic photography in the United States.

Dr Audrey Whitty, head of collections and learning at the National Museum of Ireland, said the exhibition provides a rare insight in the Ireland of the 1950’s.

“Ireland in Focus: Photographing Ireland in the 1950s” is open to the public in the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks until the end of April.

ARTS: ANNUAL FESTIVAL CHALLENGES MENTAL HEALTH STIGMAS

Fab First Fortnight Arts Fest underway PADRAIG CONLON

FIRST FORTNIGHT, the annual Mental Health Art & Culture Festival, kicked off last week for another month of thought-provoking events.

The Festival utilises arts and culture to challenge mental health stigma while supporting some of Ireland’s most vulnerable people through creative therapies.

In Ireland, one in four people are predicted to struggle with their mental health at some point in their lives.

The themes for this year’s Festival are loneliness, isolation and community.

First Fortnight began as a kitchen conversation 10 years ago and has grown from one event in 2010 to 119 events in 17 counties, across 62 venues this year.

Some of the contributors at this year’s Festival include: The Blindboy Podcast, Ham Sandwich’s Therapy Sessions, Richie Sadlier, Pat Kinevane’s Silent, a world premiere

by Stephen James Smith with the Irish National Opera and many more family and child-friendly events, music, sports, comedy, theatre, film, panel discussions, listening events and workshops.

In addition, comedian, writer and broadcaster Colm O’Regan, former athlete David Gillick, i n te r n a t i o n a l r u g by p l aye r Ha n n a h Ty rrell, actor Tadhg Hickey (CCCahoots), musician

Launching First Fortnight Mental Health Art and Culture Festival 2020 in the beautiful Botantic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin one of the 62 venues featuring in #FFFest20 is Paul Timoney from Batman Needs a Break!.

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Through community driven initiatives like First Fortnight, the opportunity is created to extend an invitation for connection to address feelings of loneliness and isolation.

John Spillane and actor John Connors with further special guests to be announced.

“We have always seen First Fortnight as the antidote to the themes we decided to focus on within this year’s festival programme,” David Ke e g a n , C E O, Fi r s t Fortnight told Dublin

Gazette.

“It’s through community driven initiatives like First Fortnight, the opportunity is created to extend an invitation for connection to address feelings of loneliness and isolation, which we all experience but also heavily stigmatised just like mental health.”

Edel Doran, First Fortnight Programme Coordinator, extended an invitation for everyone to get involved.

“It is through consistent changes in our community, society as a whole can be changed,” she said.

“We invite you to attend our festival and

leave feeling part of our ever-growing community, empowered to be part of the change.

“One person can always make a difference and as one community, we can make a profound impact.”

More information about First Fortnight on www.firstfortnight.ie

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Dublin Airport funds are ready to support local communities RACHEL D’ARCY

DUBLIN AIRPORT’S Community Fund has reopened for applications, until February 12, 2020.

The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017, with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. The fund supports projects in the neighbouring communities around Dublin Airport with 44 local groups receiving €122,358 in funding before Christmas.

Dublin Airport Community Liaison Manager, Maura Cassidy, said: “Since the fund was opened in June 2017, more than €1 million has been granted to community groups based within the eligibility area.

Support is focused on areas such as environment and sustainability, sports and recreation, social inclusion and community development, health and well-being, and culture and heritage.

“This will be the sixth round of funding from the Community Fund and we’re delighted to, once again, invite local community groups to apply for funding and encourage all eligible groups to apply.”

The fund supports applications from Ballymun, Cloghran, Forrest Little, Greater Baskin, Hollystown, Malahide, Portmarnock, Rolestown, Santry, St Margarets, Swords, The Ward and Tyrrelstown.

Among the groups who received fund-

ing in November 2019 were Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna in Ballymun, who put the funding towards their school library. Other beneficiaries included Anew Support Services in Swords, who used the funding received for a community gardening project. The Community First Responders in both Malahide and Portmarnock also received vital funding towards defibrillators.

The Community Fund also supports up to 10 students a year from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to enable them to attend Dublin City University (DCU) through the university’s Access Programme.

The fund makes a call for applications twice a year – on January 1 and September 1. Once open, applications are accepted for up to six weeks, with two types of grants on offer. There are minor grants for less than €5,000, or major grants for more than €5,000.

Applications are reviewed and assessed by an independently chaired Grant Making Panel comprising of four representatives, with Major Grant applicants required to engage in a second stage process.

Those who wish to apply for funding can find an easy how-to-apply guide along with an application form on the airport’s website www.dublinairport.com/community-fund.

Dublin Airport’s Community Fund, which supports local communities around Dublin Airport, has reopened for applications for 2020

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FIRST Year CBS Synge Street student Aditya Joshi was joined by Shay Walsh, managing director of BT Ireland, to help launch the 56th annual BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Taking place at the RDS and open to the public from today (Thursday, January 9) to this Saturday, January 11, the exhibition promises to showcase some fascinating and brilliant projects by students.

Urine a lot of trouble if Man hiding from his you try to trick police girlfriend is arrested A WOMAN in Kentucky was arrested after she tried to pass off dog urine as her own to her probation officer, police have said.

The 40-year-old woman was asked to provide a urine sample for a drug test as part of a scheduled probation visit, but police said she ‘snuck in a sample’ of her dog’s urine to pass as her own.

Officials determined that the urine didn’t belong to the

woman and confronted her about the sample.

She told officers that she brought urine from her dog because she knew that she would fail the drug test, admitting to using methamphetamine and the painkiller, Suboxone.

The woman was subsequently arrested and now faces charges for trafficking in a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence.

A MAN was arrested after trying to avoid having sex with his girlfriend, by hiding in her car and refusing to leave.

Khrystian Collins locked himself inside his girlfriend’s Kia Optima and refused to get out.

Police in Warren, Ohio then arrived and found Collins hiding inside the car with the window cracked open.

Collins told police his girlfriend always wants to have sex and it was too hot in their apartment – an account that his girlfriend confirmed.

An officer was eventually able to open the door and had to pull Collins out of the car after he refused to exit the vehicle.

Collins was charged with obstructing official business, resisting arrest and trespass.

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

This week’s dog of the week is Bella, a gorgeous three-year-old American Bulldog with a big heart and an even bigger personality.

She is desperately looking for a family who have the time and commitment to come up to our Rehoming Centre over a period of time to meet her and then to help her settle into her new home.

Bella would love a home with people who are around a lot of the day as she struggles when left on her own – she just loves giving her humans attention.

She would also prefer to be the only pet in the house and would love a secure garden to roam around in, as she can be a really giddy girl when the notion takes her!

If you have room in your heart and home for Biddy then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

TOP TWEETS

SOME unlucky drivers in Washington spent the first few hours of 2020 trapped in a massive pile of tumbleweeds that closed down a highway for 10 hours – until 4.30am on New Year’s Day. Five ca rs a n d o n e 18-wheel semi-truck were trapped in the tumbleweeds on New Year’s

Sing us a song, you’re baby piano man. @griffski I think it’s pretty cool that we can all agree on the most f-d up thing of the past decade.

It wasn’t ebola, it wasn’t Trump, it wasn’t even Blake Shelton getting ‘Sexiest man of the year’ – it was that damn U2 album that Apple decided to just download to everyone’s iPhone. @chunkyfila If Netflix doesn’t release a five-part series on the disappearance of Rizzle Kicks, then I’ll start booting down doors (mainly in Tesco’s public toilets). @StephenTries Why do airplane tickets have to be so expensive?! Having separate continents is so dumb – retweet if you miss Pangaea. @JbKnockout In 2010 so many lads I met in UCD told me they were doing Business and Chinese because China was going to become the biggest superpower and they’d be ahead of the curve.

That didn’t quite happen, and now there are lads working in finance in Dublin who randomly know Mandarin. @BigPaulieDoyle I never told my mom this, but one time I threw a party in high school and someone peed in the cat’s litter box, so when she got back there was a giant petrified human pee brick and she cried while taking the cat to the vet – all while I watched and said nothing to avoid being caught. @crocodilethumbs

DUBLIN BITS & BOBS Weeds force road ‘Jesus to be closed down Christ’ is Eve, with State Route 240 being closed in both directions as transportation workers moved to clear the tumbleweeds with a snow plough.

Wa s h i n g to n S t a te Trooper Chris Torson said the tumbleweeds were piled 20 to 30 feet in places, with the road closed for over 12 miles, or just over 19km.

Chill with Snoop’s Surprise as £20k binned ... lullabies album?

SNOOP Dogg, famed for epic rap hits such as Drop It Like It’s Hot, has released a lullaby album.

Yes, songs to help babies get to sleep.

Snoop Dogg, or as he was known for a time, Snoop Lion, released a children’s album on December 6, entitled, Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Snoop Dogg, with a special vinyl version released for Record Store Day. The album contains his greatest hits, including Gin and Juice, and Sensual Seduction.

Many of Snoop’s fans online praised the move, saying they couldn’t wait to give it a pre-bedtime spin.

The unusual bedtime album is available to stream on all music services now.

Present sparks a problem in Texas THINGS got a little heated at Christmas for a Texas family whose 12-year-old son decided to use a magnifying glass for something other than reading.

Nissa-Lynn Parson, an interior designer, shared online how her family’s Christmas Day was “memorable to say the least” after her son, Cayden, used the magnifying glass he received as a present to light their front lawn on fire.

“Cayden asked for a magnifying glass for Christmas,” Parson said in a video posted to Facebook.

“We thought, ‘Oh, he wants to magnify something’. No, he wanted to see if he can make fire with it, and did.”

Cayden’s father, Justin Parson, told Fox News that

when his son opened the magnifying glass he said: “Yay, magnifying glass!”

“The other son in the background says, ‘Yay, now we can light stuff on fire’. And we’re like, ‘Oh dear’,” he told the channel.

On Christmas morning, t h e t wo brothers went out to the garden and burnt a couple of holes in pieces of newspaper.

However, after one of them dropped the now burning paper, the flame ended up spreading throughout the grass – scorching the lawn.

Luckily, nobody was injured in the incident and the fire was extinguished quickly, before it could spread further.

RECYCLING centre workers in England were in for a surprise when they found nearly £20,000 cash in a box dropped off at the depot in Midsomer Norton.

Investigators were later able to identify the car that had dropped off the box – along with several others – earlier in the day and contacted the people involved.

Avon and Somerset police spoke with the owners of the vehicle and learned that they were cleaning out the home of a recently deceased relative.

“Despite the fact they mentioned that the relative was known to hide money around the house in unusual places, they were aghast to hear the details of the find,” police said in a Facebook post.

The money was turned over to the couple.

jailed for animal cruelty A MAN in the US has been sentenced to more than five months in jail for killing his dog, after claiming he was Jesus Christ.

Police in Maryland said that Joseph Cryer pleaded guilty in late December to aggravated animal cruelty, after the accused hit his dog over the head with a hammer until it died.

Cryer told police that he was Jesus Christ, and that he was sending his dog to heaven, and that the dog was happy that he was in heaven with his brother.

The man had already served 104 days in jail before he received his sentence late last week.

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DUBLIN FOOD & DRINK

A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FARE

Fallon & Byrne shuts its FSA ordered three Dublin food outlets to close last December branch in Rathmines FALLON & BYRNE has announced the closure of its Rathmines branch, with immediate effect.

The food hall, wine bar and restaurant, which was located in the Swan Centre in Rathmines, revealed the news to its staff on New Year’s Eve, with the establishment shutting for good on Thursday, January 2.

The company released a statement online saying the closure was for financial reasons: “Unfortunately,

the location was loss-making and, while the decision was a very difficult one, we believe that acting decisively is what’s best for the business overall.”

The store, which opened in 2017, was the biggest of the group’s three outlets, at almost 10,000sq ft.

According to the chain, the closure will not affect its branches on Exchequer Street in the city centre, and at Park Road, Dun Laoghaire.

THREE food establishments in Dublin were forced to close in December due to safety concerns.

All three were issued with closure orders by the Food Safety Authority (FSA), but have since reopened.

Circle K Service Station at Belgard Road, Tallaght was issued with a closure

order on December 6, but the order was lifted on December 9.

Beef and Lobster at Parliament Street, Dublin 2, was closed on December 11, but the closure order was lifted on December 12.

Finally, The Carrot’s Tail at Lower Rathmines Road was issued with a closure order on Decem-

ber 17, but the order was lifted three days later.

In total, six food businesses were forced to close in Ireland in December.

It is currently unknown at the time of writing why the businesses were forced to close, with the FSA’s reasons for their closure expected to be revealed imminently.

The KFC Vegan Burger

Just Eat and KFC team up for burger

Get ready for a year in which (clockwise from top left) pancakes, Nashville hot chicken, Korean cuisine and cauliflower could become a bigger part of Dubliners’ diets

Tuck into Yelp’s insights on the top food trends to note for 2020 GARY IBBOTSON

AS WITH all trends, food fads come and go. From designer donuts to artisan burgers, Dublin’s food scene has been evolving in the past few years.

In an attempt to predict what’s going to gain popularity this year, review website Yelp has conducted some research to find what food item – or style – is due to make a splash in 2020.

Here are the potential trends that came out on top ...

risen to 156.2% in the past year alone.

appearing on chicken-centric restaurants soon.

Elevated breakfast Hearty and colourful breakfasts have been making waves over the past couple of years and, this year, it’s looking like that’ll continue.

An ‘elevated breakfast’ has come out as a top trend and includes souffle pancakes as well as cinnamon swirl pancakes.

Reviews for both dishes have

Nashville hot chicken Chicken wings and fried chicken are consistently popular among Dubliners and this year Yelp predicts that Nashville hot chicken will be sizzling our taste-buds.

Deep-fried, hot and spicy, it certainly has all the ingredients to be a hit in the coming year, so expect it to see it

Healthy-swap comfort food Tuck into cauliflower pizza, cauliflower mash, cheesy cauliflower, etc. Yes, cauliflower is the healthy alternative for 2020, according to Yelp.

Searches for the white root vegetable have risen over the past year, with many people looking for a comforting meal but without the added calories.

Korean cuisine Korean cuisine and Korean BBQ fare became big in 2019 and it looks like they’re not going anywhere in 2020.

With Dubs showing an ever greater appetite for delicious foreign fare, dishes such as tteok-bokki (Korean fried rice cakes), sundubu-jjigae (tofu stew) and kimchi, should encourage more and more Korean restaurants to pop up over the coming year.

JUST Eat has confirmed it has partnered with KFC to deliver the first-ever KFC Vegan Burger.

It’s now available to order on the Just Eat app.

Exclusive to Just Eat customers for January, the vegan offering is based on KFC’s Chicken Fillet burger, consisting of the same herbs and spices while the usual chicken breast is replaced with a bespoke Quorn fillet.

The burger is served with vegan mayonnaise and iceberg lettuce, all within a soft-glazed bun.

Speaking on the announcement, Amanda Roche Kelly, managing director at Just Eat Ireland, said: “Innovations like this one from KFC are changing the food game, so we’re thrilled to be exclusively delivering this great-tasting, original recipe vegan burger to homes and offices right across Ireland.”

Ira Dubinsky, innovation director at KFC UK and Ireland, added: “We’ve worked hard to perfect the flavour and make a vegan burger the [KFC] Colonel would be proud of.

“It’s the flavour of KFC, just with zero chicken.”

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PLANT YOURSELF IN A COSY ENVIRONMENT

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BOTANICAL Bliss A NEW YEAR can be a new opportunity to breathe new life into a room.

Botanicals and all things floral inspired are the vibe going into 2020,

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Winter Winner EZ LIVING FURNITURE will be running their “Winter Winner” campaign for the month of January where they are giving their customers a chance to win their furniture for free with over €8,000 worth of prizes!

Guidelines for the Winter Winner Campaign: • Customers must fill out an application form.

• Each week a winner will be chosen from each of

our stores (including our website) and they will receive a €50 voucher.

• From this original draw above the 14 weekly winners will go forward to a draw where one of the 14 €50 winners will be chosen and they will receive an extra €100 voucher.

This person will then go forward to the final draw at the end of the Winter Sale. They are

now in with a chance of winning a minimum of a €500 voucher or the overall prize of a €2,000 voucher.

• Chosen winners must participate in promotional video and photography for social media to claim their prize.

The Winter Winner Campaign is exclusive to the following EZ Living Furniture stores in Dublin, and online at

EZLivingFurniture.ie: • Blanchardstown – Unit 403, Blanchardstown Retail Park, Blanchardstown Centre • Swords – Unit 9, Airside Retail Park, Swords • Fonthill – Unit 3, Fonthill Retail Park, Fonthill Rd • Tallaght – Unit 4, Tallaght Retail Centre, Abberley Square, Tallaght • Naas Road – 12 Nangor Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin 12

with many high street stores hopping on the naturistic trend.

Think palm leaf inspired prints, the introduction of fake (and real!) plants into living spaces, and the

beauty of incorporating the outdoors into a bright, airy space in the home.

Retailers such as Argos and the newly opened Oliver Bonas on Exchequer Street are fully embrac-

ing the trends in their new offerings this spring.

If you love all things beautiful and botanic and are in the market for a room revamp, take a look at our fave bits on offer.

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CHECK OUT WHAT IS

Something for Bowie fans of all ages at a fun festival THIS week sees the third instalment of the Dublin Bowie festival taking place in venues across the capital, with something for everyone on offer at the fourday event.

Following on from two successful years, the Dublin Bowie Festival pays tribute to all things Bowie that you could imagine.

From his illustrious musical career, to his turn in acting, even discussions of sexuality and gender all appear on the line-up of this week’s events.

T h e fe s t iva l this year celebrates 50 years of ‘the man who sold the world’, with particular focus being paid to the anniversary of the legendary album.

Highlights of the festival include a gig from Rebel Rebel at The Academy, a screening of the iconic Bowie film Labyrinth at The Lighthouse Cinema, and a drag show – The Woman Who

Sold The World – at The George on January 10.

Saturday, January 11 sees the festival continue with a Bowie Brunch at The Church Bar and Restaurant, a family-friendly event in the form of a reading of the children’s book, Heroes – Little People Big Dreams at Hodges Figgis, Holy Holy playing The Olympia Theatre, and a LGBT+ club night, Holy Mother, at Lost Lane.

Festivities continue into January 12, the last day of the festival, with An Audience with Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey at the Royal College of Surgeons, Between The Eyes of Bowie – a live conversation with Bowie’s lifelong friend Sarah-Rena Hine at the 5 Lamps Brewery, and an iconic festival closing party at Whelan’s.

For further info on the Dublin Bowie Festival, see dublinbowiefestival.ie.

Soulé: Urban Pop Set to Take Off in 2020 FOR those in the know, London-born Balbriggan native Soulé - Samantha Kay to her parents - has been threatening to become a very major artist for sometime.

Hit single ‘Love Tonight’, launched early last year, has millions of streams and is a regular on almost every major Irish radio station. She’s appeared at the 3Arena and her social media does serious numbers.

Perhaps most of all, though, her song appeared alongside every Love Island episode for a huge chunk of last summer, gathering hours of prime time play as part of a fashion advert.

“The Love Island placement really did a lot for me,” she remembers.

“It was on every ad break for two or three months, and it definitely boosted the track. People were hearing it, but a lot of people assumed it was an American artist. I thought it was amazing. It doubled the number of streams, with radio boosting it too.”

“The dream was to have

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the song actually on Love Island, but that would be once. To have it on an ad every ad break was much better. At first it was cringey, but after a while I just got so excited about it, with the tweets going crazy all the time.”

Soulé might be flying now, but she finds some of her roots in the local Foroige club, where she spent a lot of her time collaborating with Farah Elle, who has also gone on to be something of a local rising star.

“We were in Foroige Balbriggan, there wasn’t a sort of music thing that they had, and my friends and I were very into that kind of thing, drums, guitar, dancing, singing,” Soulé recalls.

“Our mentor there was an Irish rapper called Messiah J, an amazing guy, and he gave us loads of advice on recording, stuff like that.

“They got in Mac computers and we’d sit in and do lessons on how to record on a program called Garage Band. We got gigs, too, as they learnt how much we loved music and started bringing it in as part of what they did.

“I really got my first experience of doing gigs really young as part of Foroige. I’m not sure I even processed what I was doing, but I’m very grateful. I learnt a lot about collaboration, about being a musician, and about getting on stage. It was an amazing experience.”

Yet to launch an album, but expected to make a huge impact when she does, Soulé is mostly enjoying the ride at the moment.

“It’s the craziest thing for me,” she says. “Being independent and being able to reach these numbers, I never expected it to happen. When I started in 2016 with stuff like ‘Love No More’, it was a really big thing to break 5,000 streams.

“To be on seven figures now just seems so far

fetched, as an independent Irish artist. I never processed it in my head until someone said it recently, but it adds up to every person in Ireland.

“It’s not about the numbers, of course, but it is something that keeps me going, the idea that people are listening and love my music. It’s why I look at those numbers and shout them out on my social media.”

“I love adding different sounds and different people into my stuff, or my genre into their stuff. It’s great when completely different styles of artists can come together and make things work. It’s been a great part of my journey, and then there’s the friendship, too. It’s really important.”

It might be a little while before Soulé moves past her infectious, hook-laden singles, but watch this space.

Soulé has been widely earmarked as likely to be one of the key rising Irish artists of 2020. She recently played the 2FM Christmas Ball at the 3Arena.

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WELL WORTH A LISTEN AND A LOOK

DUBLIN ENTERTAINMENT Some of the main winners at the 2020 Golden Globes BEST FILM – DRAMA Winner: 1917 The Irishman Joker Marriage Story The Two Popes BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM – DRAMA Winner: Renee Zellweger, Judy Cynthia Erivo, Harriet Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story Saoirse Ronan, Little Women Charlize Theron, Bombshell

It was a good night for Reg Dwight – AKA Elton John – with the beloved, bespectacled superstar winning Best Original Song – Motion Picture for ‘I’m Gonna Love Me Again’, from the hit biopic about him, ‘Rocketman’

Few surprises at this year’s Golden Globes AS THE first major awards ceremony of the year, this year’s Golden Globes held few surprises.

While eyebrows may have been raised by some of the more, ah, interesting fashion choices on show on the night, the actual winners were a much more straightforward matter.

Irish eyes flitted briefly to Saoirse Ronan, who was up for Best Actress – Drama with her role in Little Women (losing out to Renee Zellweger’s win for Judy), but that was the most high-profile directly Irish link to this year’s awards.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect to the awards was the growing impact of streaming content, increasingly muscling in on awards.

Like a slowly rising tide that’s hardly noticed, there were several nods at content which still currently sits in an uneasy halfway house between conventional cinema and TV content.

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relevant form than Martin Scorsese?

Marty’s latest, The Irishman, had nods in lots of categories, with the film’s cinema and streaming releases straddling market reach that’s incrementally reshaping how audiences can engage with viewing content.

However, if there was an overall winner on the night, it was arguably Sam Mendez.

Scooping wins for Best Picture – Drama, and Best Picture, his World War One epic, 1917, was facing down the Joker juggernaut, and critical darling The Irishman, yet still seized victory.

That’s always the way with such awards ceremonies; there’s always an outside win that upsets the expected outcome.

Still, there were few other surprises in a largely

conventional list of winners.

For example, it could only have been Joaquin Phoenix picking up the Best Actor – Drama award for his bravura titular turn in Joker.

Tarantino – the Quentin is superfluous at this stage – nabbed Best Screenplay for Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood.

The startling South Korean tale, Parasite, seemingly inevitably claimed Best Foreign Language Film.

Chernobyl bulldozed its way to Best Limited Series, with its creeping horror on the small screen having transfixed audiences all around the world.

It also nabbed a Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series win for Stellan Skarsgard.

Finally, in the Expected Winners Wot Actually Won list – not yet an actual category, although it should be – Olivia Coleman nabbed Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in The Crown.

Buried deep in the

awards categories was a lone nod at Game of Thrones, with Kit Harington up for Best Actor in a Drama Series (losing to Brian Cox, for Succession), marking an ignoble awards whimper for the once allconquering show.

There were plenty of other winners in other categories, of course (see panel, right), but overall few genuine surprises in this year’s winners’ list.

Arch commentators might snidely comment that seeing Ricky Gervais back as the evening’s MC was the most unlikely event of the evening, given how dim his star has waned of late, but I’d never be so cruel, of course.

As an early nod at the year’s full-blown awards ceremonies – such as a certain O***rs event looming on the horizon – it’ll be interesting to see if the 2020 Globes successes translate across to 2020’s other awards lists.

For the full list of nominations and winners in all categories, see www.goldenglobes.com.

BEST ACTOR IN A FILM – DRAMA Winner: Joaquin Phoenix, Joker Christian Bale, Ford v Ferrari Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory Adam Driver, Marriage Story Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes BEST DIRECTOR – FILM Winner: Sam Mendes, 1917 Bong Joon Ho, Parasite Todd Phillips, Joker Martin Scorsese, The Irishman Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood BEST SCREENPLAY – FILM Winner: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Marriage Story Parasite The Two Popes The Irishman BEST FILM – FOREIGN LANGUAGE Winner: Parasite The Farewell Les Misérables Pain and Glory Portrait of a Lady on Fire BEST TV SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY Winner: Fleabag Barry The Kominsky Method The Marvelous Mrs Maisel The Politician

BEST LIMITED SERIES OR TV FILM Winner: Chernobyl Catch-22 Fosse/Verdon The Loudest Voice Unbelievable BEST TV SERIES – DRAMA Winner: Succession Big Little Lies The Crown Killing Eve The Morning Show BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A FILM Winner: Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes Al Pacino, The Irishman Joe Pesci, The Irishman BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES – DRAMA Winner: Brian Cox, Succession Kit Harington, Game of Thrones Rami Malek, Mr Robot Tobias Menzies, The Crown Billy Porter, Pose BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES – DRAMA Winner: Olivia Colman, The Crown Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show Jodie Comer, Killing Eve Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show

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THE all-new Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatchback’s low bonnet, striking wide grille and distinctive headlamps give it a sleek profile, which is enhanced by sporty alloy wheels.

B u i l t o n Toyo t a’s advanced new TNGA platform, the Corolla Hybrid Hatchback delivers a truly satisfying drive, while a rigid body and low centre of gravity come together to reduce body roll when cornering.

Additionally, a double wishbone suspension absorbs shocks more effectively for a noticably smoother ride quality.

1) Striking new design 2) Petrol-electric hybrid 3) Five trim levels 4) Standard CVT transmission 5) Priced from just €26,390 (ex-delivery) It will come as no surprise then that the new Toyota Corolla has been voted the ‘Continental Tyres Irish Medium Car of the Year for 2020’.

Five trim levels are available in the New Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatchback – Aura, Luna, Luna Sport, Sol, and range-topping GR Sport.

The only powertrain in the new Toyota Corolla

range is a petrol-electric Hybrid, which is now available in a choice of two capacities: a 1.8-litre with 122bhp, and a 2.0litre with 178bhp.

While the 1.8-litre engine is available is all spec ification grades, the 2.0-litre is exclusively available in just Luna Sport and GR Sport grades.

The fact that the new

Corolla Hatchback is a self-charging Hybrid, effectively means that there will be no cost to the driver when operating in full electric mode.

With annual road tax from just €170, low maintenance costs, and regenerative braking helping tyres and brakes last longer, the new Corolla Hatchback Hybrid should prove itself to be an excellent financial proposition.

Additionally, there is no clutch to wear out, due to the car’s standard electronically-controlled CVT (single-speed automatic) gearbox.

My review car was a Corolla Hybrid Hatchback in Luna Sport specifica-

Skoda Ireland reflects on some key industry changes from the past year SKODA Ireland is looking to the future, with 2019 data underlining some trends that it, and other main manufacturers, reported across the industry last year.

For Skoda, the total number of new cars sold in 2019 fell by 6.8%, to 117,031 units, but Skoda Ireland is projecting a slightly more optimistic result in 2020, with 120,000 passenger vehicle sales forecasted.

According to Skoda Ireland, the biggest challenge for the industry

over the past three years were the 307,900 used imports that indirectly affected the new car market.

However, with the introduction of the new government NOx tax from January 1, used imports will not be seen as quite as advantageous, with the new NOx tax expected to significantly affect the cost of many imported used vehicles.

Looking back on 2019, the sale of electric vehicles increased nearly threefold, with 3,443 Battery Elec-

tric Vehicles (BEVs) delivered in 2019, compared to 1,233 in the same period for the previous year.

The demand for BEVs will only increase in line with consumer awareness of climate change and new model introductions from various brands.

With electric vehicle technologies still in development, petrol and diesel vehicles will likely account for 85% of new vehicle sales in the coming year.

tion, and it looked stunning in bi-tone Pearl Red and Night Sky Black pearlescent paint.

While all trim levels in the Corolla range come well equipped, key Luna Sport features include 17” bi-tone black machinedfa ce 1 0 - s p o ke a l l oy wheels, rear privacy glass, rear-view camera, black rear spoiler, full bi-tone exterior look, bi-beam LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, and LED daytime running lights, along with many other standard features, and a comprehensive suite of safety features for ultimate driving confidence.

Capable of sprinting from 0-100kmph in just

10.9-seconds, the Corolla Hybrid Hatchback can reach a top speed of 180kmph, and can return a fuel consumption figure as low as 3.3l/100km (up to 84mpg).

The Corolla Hatchback has excellent space in the front for two adults, while passengers in the rear are provided with good head, elbow and legroom, too.

My review car performed admirably well on a variety of road surfaces, with very little wind noise from around the door mirrors.

At a steady motorway speed, the car’s engine tone is hardly noticable at all, while excellent driving dynamics ensure that

the car remains composed when faced with a twisty country road, too.

Pricing for the new Toyota Corolla Saloon Hybrid starts at a very reasonable €26,390 (ex-delivery).

While all Toyota vehicles are built to exceptional standards, a threeyear/100,000km warranty comes as standard.

However, Hybrid vehicles have fewer parts that require servicing, and those that do are inherently durable to extend service intervals.

Hybrid components within the drivetrain system have a fiveyear/100,000km warranty for peace-of-mind motoring.

A Skoda Vision – the company’s striking electric concept car, finished in Ultra Yellow

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Some of the travel trends from 2019 AS A last look back at 2019, it’s interesting to note the changes and trends that emerged and developed over the past year.

Online travel agent Click&Go has released its Travel Barometer for 2019, providing some great insights on the top travel trends and destinations for Irish consumers in the past year.

In 2019, sales of sun holidays saw an overall increase of 7%, with the Algarve and Lanzarote remaining the top-selling destinations booked throughout the year.

The top-five sun destinations in 2019 were the Algarve, Lanzarote, Costa del Sol, Tenerife and Gran Canaria, cementing their popularity with sun-starved Irish holidaymakers.

However, city breaks were another popular choice for Irish consumers in 2019, with an overall increase of 15%.

The top-five city break destinations were Rome, Prague, Krakow, Budapest, and Lisbon.

The biggest growth for city breaks were Lisbon, which increased by 67%; Venice (up 58%); Vienna (up 55%) and Porto (up 15%).

In 2019, sales of cruise holidays saw a 23% increase, with the most popular cruise destinations being Barcelona, Palma and Copenhagen.

For 2019, Click&Go saw an overall increase of 11% in holiday bookings; camping holidays increased by 12%; and holidays in the USA and Canada increased by 5%.

A new list of EU-wide holiday destinations has pegged Madrid (above), Lisbon (upper right) and Athens (right) as the most affordable, offering value for money and great features

Find an early 2020 holiday that needn’t break the bank SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor FEELING more than a bit broke after all those Christmas and New Year celebrations?

Well, you and me both – at this time of year, most of us can feel like our funds have packed their bags and gone on holiday, leaving moths fluttering around in their wake.

Well, not to worry – even the most cash-strapped of us can still look ahead to some affordable holidays, with a new list (by UK credit experts TotallyMoney) showing some of Europe’s most affordable destinations.

Pulling in data from a wide variety of sources, the list considered factors such as the cost of accommodation, flights, eating out, average temperatures, and the number of free tours on offer, giving each city a score out of ten.

If you’re thinking of an early 2020 getaway this New Year, this list could help save you time and money.

There were some interesting results from the list, with the results pegging marvellous Madrid as Europe’s best holiday destination, with an overall score of 7.6.

Istanbul ranked highest for eating on a budget, scoring an impressive 8.1.

A little further afield, and Russia had two of the highest-ranking cities in Europe (with St Petersburg and Moscow), respectively scoring 7.8 and 7.7 for eating out and drinking costs.

Unsurprisingly, Scandinavian cities dropped to the bottom of the list for affordability, with Oslo only scoring a lowly 2.7 due to costly day-to-day expenditure Going back to the best-value destinations, Madrid topped the list with ease.

Spain’s capital is often overlooked in favour of her second city, Barcelona; however, Madrid is increasingly getting more and more attention, due to its cheap flights, soaring temperatures, and affordable wining and dining.

Madrid also benefits from the country’s rich and fascinating past, boasting beautiful palaces, museums, and the gorgeous El Retiro Park.

Coming in at second place is Lisbon, with its treasures and attractions drawing more and more interest from tourists looking to see more of Portugal’s culture.

While Portugal has a well-deserved reputation for the sandy beaches and golf courses of the Algarve, the colourful hillside harbour city of Lisbon will wow.

Popular The city has become increasingly popular thanks to its hot climate, affordable accommodation, and unintimidating size, which makes it incredibly walkable.

The Portuguese capital is also a food and drink hotspot, with pasteis de nata (custard tarts) its culinary signature dish.

Claiming a very respectable third place on the list is the capital of Greece,

Athens.

The Greek capital offers high average daily temperatures (18.5C), great hotel prices (€40 per night), and affordable wine (€7 per bottle).

You can immerse yourself in the history of the birthplace of democracy at The Acropolis, see an ancient Greek play at The theatre of Dionysus, and visit the roaring epicentre of classical Europe at the hustling markets of The Monastiraki If you’re looking for an affordable foodie break, Eastern European countries are hard to beat, offering a delectable mix of rich culture – and cheap grub – that are easy on the pocket and the palate, too.

For example, Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) in Turkey is a culinary capital. With a healthy selection of restaurants, you can sample the full array of Turkish cuisine — at a low cost, too.

In fact, Istanbul boasts the most affordable food in the continent, costing

you just under €6 a day.

And, picking a drink to match your meal won’t cost much either, with wine averaging at just €6 per bottle.

So, whether you want to eat, drink and relax, or enjoy the fast-paced markets at the Grand Bazaar and the nightlife at Taksim Square, there’s something for everyone.

That’s just one of the tempting cities to visit – you won’t go wrong with a trip to Kiev, Ukraine; St Petersburg or Moscow, Russia; or Prague, in the Czech Republic.

While Prague is a destination that’s a little more familiar to Irish holidaymakers, this group of cities are all largely similar in terms of offering greatvalue breaks in cities that are overflowing with history and culture, as well as some superb dining experiences that are surprisingly affordable.

As with any city, these destinations have their fair share of high-end eateries that serve up some eye-watering prices, but

you’ll also find a vast range of superb restaurants and dining options that are very affordable.

At the other end of the scale, Scandinavian cities still have an awful lot to offer — but at a high cost.

The notorious costs of the beautiful Scandinavian cities and countries have unfortunately not improved, with a hefty chunk of change still needed to get the most from the lovely countries (which can sting with often high costs) Oslo and Copenhagen plummet to the bottom of the table for cheap eating. The Danish capital will set you back about €49 for daily dining, while The Tiger City (Oslo) will charge you €7 for a pint and more than €15 for a bottle of wine.

Irish holidaymakers often rave about these great cities, but look set to rant about their costs for some time yet.

For more on the list of rankings, see https:// www.totallymoney. com/exploring-europe/.

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DUBLIN SENIORS Home Support Service for Older People THE HSE Home Support Service (formerly called the Home Help Service or Home Care Package Scheme) aims to support older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and to support informal carers.

The Home Support Service provides you with support for everyday tasks including: • getting in and out of bed • dressing and undressing • personal care such as showering and shaving The support you will receive depends on your individual needs. These supports will be provided by the HSE or by an external provider, approved by the HSE. Costs The Home Support Service is free. You do not need a medical card to apply and your income will not be assessed. However, if you arrange additional home supports, over and above the level funded by the HSE, you will have to pay for these.

Who can apply?

The Home Support Service is available to people aged 65 or over who may need support to continue living at home or to return home following a hospital stay. Sometimes exceptions are made for people younger than 65 who may need support. For example, people with early onset dementia or a disability.

Read more about how to apply for a Home Support Service Read the Home Support Service for Older People Information Booklet Consumer Directed Home Support Consumer Directed Home Support (CDHS) is another way your home support can be delivered by an Approved Provider.

If you are approved for a Home Support Service and HSE staff are not available to deliver the service, then a provider who has been approved by the HSE, will deliver the home support to you.

You will deal directly with the HSE Approved Provider(s) of your choice to arrange days and times of services that meet your essential care needs. These will be identified during your care needs assessment.

You can choose to be considered for CDHS when you are completing your application form. If you apply for, and are approved for CDHS, after your care needs assessment, you will receive a letter from the HSE approving a weekly amount of funding. You can use this to arrange home support from the approved providers you choose.

Further information on CDHS is available in the Home Support Service for Older People Information Booklet.

This week, we look at Home Support Service for Older People, Volunteering and making sense of your cholesterol

Making sense of your cholesterol CHOLESTEROL is a fatty substance which is essential for a healthy nervous system, good digestion and the production of hormones.

Your body produces cholesterol and you also get it from your diet, but too much cholesterol in your blood can be dangerous as it builds up on the walls of your blood vessels and leads to narrowing or hardening of the arteries.

There are two main forms of cholesterol: • LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) - known as ‘bad’ cholesterol • HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins) known as ‘good’ cholesterol.

Bad cholesterol This attaches to the wall of the arteries and causes narrowing, which may contribute to angina, heart attack or stroke.

Good cholesterol This cholesterol collects extra, unwanted cholesterol and carries it to the liver where it can be broken down.

High cholesterol There are no symptoms to indicate if you have high cholesterol, but a simple blood test at your doctor’s surgery will show your overall level of cholesterol.

Depending on the results

of this test, your doctor may arrange for you to have a further test that will breakdown the HDL (good) cholesterol from the LDL (bad) and it may be necessary to fast before this test.

Check with your doctor. Remember, one raised reading does not mean you have high cholesterol, as levels may vary from day to day.

Causes of high cholesterol Many factors contribute to high cholesterol. These include: • Not taking enough regular exercise • Too much fat in the diet • Being overweight • Family history of the condition.

Treatment for high cholesterol Simple lifestyle changes may help lower cholesterol levels, including: • Diet – your doctor may refer you to a dietician • Exercise – decreases ‘bad’ cholesterol and increases ‘good’ cholesterol • Weight loss –healthy eating and exercise will help control your weight • Medication – your doctor may prescribe drug treatment.

Irish Heart Foundation www.irishheart.ie

VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY THERE are many opportunities to volunteer with Friends of the Elderly, depending on the amount of time you can commit to and the type of volunteering you are interested in.

Their mission is to bring friendship and companionship to lonely and isolated older people, so if you would like to meet new older friends you can volunteer as a Visiting Volunteer or at one of their social events.

Opportunities also exist for volunteers to share their skills, talents and expertise with our organisation in other areas – marketing, social media, filming, office work and fundraising.

Their future depends on continual and increased involvement of dedicated volunteers. Whether you are available for a few

hours a week, a month or a year, you can make a difference!

Types of Volunteer Opportunities at Friends of the Elderly.

• Visiting Volunteer: Visit an older friend for half-an-hour once a week.

• Social Club Volunteer: Volunteer at their social club for 2 hours per week. All clubs take place at 25 Bolton Street, Dublin 1.

• Friendly Call Volunteer: Volunteer on the Friendly Call line for 2 hours per week, also at Bolton Street • Social Events/Day Trips: Volunteer occasionally and help out at one of their events or day trips.

• Friendly Helper: Be an “on-call volunteer” to help with urgent members’ needs, bring

them to the hospital or taking them shopping.

• Charity Shop: Volunteer 3 hours per week in our Charity shop Ritzy Rags based at 25 Bolton Street • Office Volunteer: Need a flexible volunteer role, help in the office or fundraising Drivers: Transport is a big problem for some older people, you could help bring older members to events or parties. Must hold a valid driver’s license, NCT & insurance.

Friends of the Elderly are constantly looking for new volunteer opportunities to bring friendship and companionship to their older friends and the roles available may vary from those listed above.

Please contact: info@friendsoftheelderly.ie Telephone: 01-8731855.

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quest for AIB All-Ireland Senior Football silverware, ended in heartbreak as Down’s Kilcoo booked their place in a first-ever All-Ireland decider, thanks to a three-point win in Cavan on Saturday.

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DONNYBROOK’S Osgar ó hOisín landed his fourth men’s Shared Access national indoor senior championship last weekend following a final walkover against Mullingar’s Ammar Elamin. Ó hOisín swept through the early stages of the competition, not conceding a game in his 6-0, 6-0 win over Mark Griffin in the second round. He was pushed harder in the quarterfinal by Daniel O’Neill but prevailed 6-3, 6-3 before securing yet another straight sets win in the semi-final against Peter Corrie, 6-1, 6-3.

It set up the final date with Elamin but he duly found out half an hour before the final his opponent was not fit to play due to a shoulder injury.

It meant the 23-year-old picked up the title for a third successive year, kickstarting a big 2020 on the front foot as he embarks on life on the professional circuit following four years

at the University of Wisconsin.

He will depart for Mexico next week for three ITF Futures events with the first of them in Cancun.

Speaking after the final, ó hOisín said: “I was very satisfied with the way I had played in the tournament so it was disappointing for me that Ammar was unable to play in the final.

“I was out on court warming up when Ammar came over to me and gave me the news about his physical condition.

“But still it’s very encouragement to win the indoors four times and it sets me up nicely for the start of my professional career in a few weeks since graduating.

“I am really looking forward to playing on the pro tour and it’s an additional boost that other Irish players such as Simon Carr and Julian Bradley will be playing in the same Mexican tournaments as myself.” Ó hOisín, playing with David Gar-

Tennis Ireland President Shane Cooke presents Osgar O hOisin with his prize for winning the national indoor championships.

diner, was denied a double by Matthew Earle and Conor Gannon in the doubles final 7-5, 7-6.

In the women’s competition, Castleknock’s Caragh Courtney reached the final. She saw off Breda Brennan in round two and Kate Gardiner – both in three sets – in the early rounds before winning against Sol

O’Lideadha 6-1, 7-6.

Third seed Karola Bejenaru, however, prevailed in the final 6-4, 6-4 with Belfast-based Romanian travelling up and down to Dublin for each round of the competition.

The women’s doubles final was won by second seeds Tanya Murtagh and Grainne O’Neill 7-6, 6-1.

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for Dec 3,4,9 and 10. Jackpot of €1,200 shared by Alex Hogan and Mairín Byrne. €100 Fergal Duffy, €50 each to Aoife Byrne and Brian Murray.

Joker Consolation Kevin Kerrigan, Turkey Voucher Tom Hayes, Bottle of Whiskey Kieran Duffy and Dinner for 2 in Raddison Blue Tom Kitt Senior. Next Lotto with Jackpot of €1,000 and Joker prize €600 on Jan 9th 2020.

Condolences to Aodán Larkin and family on the death of Aodáns father Joe. Table Quiz on Friday Jan 31st 8:30pm in aid of Cycle4CF Malin2Mizen 2020. 2020 Membership Fees are now due.

They should be paid online at http://www. smartclubcloud.com/ Please email registrations@bsjgaa.com with any queries.

Congratulations to our BSJ Senior Football Referee Seamus Farrelly on his inter county refereeing debut on Sunday in the O’Byrne Cup clash between Louth and Westmeath in Drogheda.

KILMACUD CROKES WISHING all our members and their families a very Happy New Year. Well done to the Dublin Senior Hurlers who beat Carlow, 3.20 to 0.18, in the Walsh Cup. Well done to Ronan Hayes, Oisin O’Rorke, Lorcan McMullan and Fergal Whitely who were the Crokes players involved.

Kilmacud Crokes Gala Ball in the Clayton Hotel on

Saturday Jan 25th – 7pm.

Tickets 80 euro. Purchase your tickets now! https:// member.clubforce. com/tickets_m.asp?LL_ ID=822&CLB=1 Kickstart Crokes launched on Sunday evening Jan 5th. If you missed it and want to take part, check out the club web site for details or call the office to sign up.

SHANKILL A HAPPY New Year to all in the club and community as we start a new season we are looking forward to a year of fun and laughter, together with some hard work and further progress in the club.

The club Chase the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s is back up and running. There was no winner of the jackpot and the €50 prize went to Marie Gaffney. This week’s jackpot is €1450. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in the pub.

Operation Transformation walks starts this Thursday 9th January for eight weeks. Meet at 6.45pm at St Anne’s resource centre. Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others, a group has been set up catering all ages, all abilities, no experience of GAA games necessary. This is a fun social group and its FREE. The venue is Scoil Mhuire from 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday nights, PM us on Facebook or contact Steve 087 6414123.

Our Adult Ladies and Men’s teams are already preparing for next year. If you would like to join us and represent you Village see below for details.

The juvenile Academy which is for boys and girls from 4 to 7 years of age and sponsored by O Donnell’s Shankill Total Health Pharmacy will return to action at 10.00am on Saturday 25th January 2020 in St Anne’s, Rathmichael and Scoil Mhuire National Schools.

The cost is only €2 per child there is no annual subscription and all equipment is provided free of charge. For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com.

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THREE Rock Rovers trio Ross Canning, Harry Morris and Mark English and former club man Stephen West – now with Bath in England – form a large part of the Irish indoor hockey squad that will play internationally for the first time since 1987 next week.

In so doing, Canning follows in his father Liam’s footsteps. The elder Canning lined out in that last international in Loughlinstown, providing a direct link between the two teams.

This year’s vintage face Wales on Friday, January 15 in the first of their EuroHockey Championship III contests before going on to face hosts Spain, Scotland and Slovenia. Irish coach Kenny Carroll says his side has not had an “ideal preparation” but things are coming together nicely for their campaign.

Carroll – a graduate of Oatlands College in Stillor-

gan – has been a long-term practitioner of the shortform of the game, playing for Railway Union in Euro club action five times, but admitted he “never thought this would come around”.

He is also a regional development officer for Hockey Ireland and says that it is a format to be embraced.

“I personally feel in Ireland and worldwide, if you are going to grow the game, you have to do it through indoor hockey,” he said.

“It’s great getting new [astro outdoor] pitches laid but it will never be a groundbreaking number.

What we do have all over is indoor sports halls.

“In bad weather, you can always play. In new schools, new areas which maybe don’t have a hockey tradition, it’s so much easier to start up.”

For the top end players, meanwhile, he says it is a brilliant development tool with far more decisions to be made in a condensed space with increased

Participants from the 2018 DLR sports partnership walk. Picture: Peter Cavanagh Photography

Ross Canning in action for Three Rock Rovers.

Picture: Sinead Hingston

requirements on a high level of close skills.

It is for this reason that elite countries like Belgium and the Netherlands have recently ramped up their allocation of time and resources to indoor.

For the Euros, the guts of Carroll’s panel took in group sessions on Saturday and Sunday in addition to most playing in Leinster league games.

Neal Glassey and John

Jackson, however, were not able to attend due to club commitments in Germany and England, respectively.

Nonetheless, Carroll is content with the work his panel have done over the past six weeks.

“The reality is you will never have an ideal preparation but we haven’t done too badly.

“But you can’t really say we are going to aim for this position or whatever

because we don’t know the opposition.”

His side will feature seven Irish outdoor internationals along with long-time Dublin resident Rowland Rixon-Fuller who previously lined out for Zimbabwe outdoors up until 2015 but has been cleared to transfer. Jackson is the marquee name having played over 200 times for the outdoor national team.

DLR’s free walk in Marlay DUN-LAOGHAIRE Rathdown Sports Partnership is encouraging people to start 2020 in an active and healthy way with a free public walk on January 18 as part of Operation Transformation at 11am.

The event is being held in conjunction with Sport Ireland and RTE’s Operation Transformation programme. On this day, every county in Ireland will have a similar walking event to cater for all levels of fitness, but in particular those looking to start exercising again.

Meeting from 10.30am beside the new playground on College Road entrance to Marlay Park, the 4km route will be around the picturesque

park, based on pathways and suitable for all levels of walker.

Speaking about the event, Shane McArdle, Coordinator with the Sports Partnership remarked: “For heart health adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity, such as brisk walking, five days a week.

“By taking part in these types of local events, people can become more aware of the excellent parks available in the County and how walking can be made social and fun.”

For further information, contact Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership at 01-2719502 or sportspartnership@dlrcoco.ie.

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IRISH SIDE IN 32 YEARS

RUGBY: LEINSTER AIM TO CONTINUE PERFECT WINNING RUN

Ryan a doubt for Lyon tie CHAMPIONS CUP  DAVE DONNELLY

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HALL OF FAME

Kinlan gets top honour OLD WESLEY’S Stuart Kinlan was honoured with the Leinster Junior Rugby Sean O’Brien Hall of Fame Award.

It comes in recognition of a successful playing career at senior and junior levels over a period of 25 years, his role as a top coach and manager of junior sides and, in particular, a remarkable job as Director of Junior Rugby.

He joined Old Wesley in the 1990/1991 season and went on to play 25 years uninterrupted for the club before taking on the director role in 2013. Since then, the club reached 21 junior finals and won 15 titles.

JAMES Ryan has emerged as an injury doubt for Leinster’s crunch Champions Cup tie with Lyon on Saturday but Johnny Sexton is unlikely to see action before the start of the Six Nations.

Ryan was replaced midway through Saturday’s 54-7 win over Connacht with a calf injury and will be monitored during the week.

Sexton has stepped up his training workload this week as he continues to recover from a medial ligament injury picked up against Northampton Saints last month.

There was welcome news for Leo Cullen as Joe Tomane marked his return to action with a try following a two-month lay-off with a hamstring injury.

The 17-times-capped Australian went under the knife to repair an injury sustained in early November and made an earlier-thanexpected return to action for the first game of the year.

Tomane crossed the line to seal the quickest-ever try bonus point in Pro 14 history after just 19 minutes – beating Glasgow Warriors’ previous record by four minutes.

By then, Max Deegan, Dave Kearney and Ciaran Frawley had already skipped over the whitewash – Deegan after just 103 seconds – as the home side ran riot in the opening quarter.

A fifth try from scrum-half Luke McGrath and Deegan’s second of the game saw Leinster stretch out a 40-point lead by half time, the only negative being Ryan’s withdrawal.

Garry Ringrose added two further tries in the second half before Tom McCartney belated crossed for a consolation try for the visitors.

After a trio of interpro victories over the Christmas period, focus now returns to Europe and the visit of Lyon, who sit second in the Top 14 having led for much of the season.

The first meeting between the sides, in Lyon in November, was an armwrestle that saw Leinster emerge 13-6 winners thanks to Deegan’s early try.

Leinster’s James Ryan has emerged as a doubt for their Champions Cup date with Lyon. Picture: Martin Doherty

Four consecutive victories means Leinster have already secured qualification as group winners, but Cullen is not prepared to rest on his laurels just yet.

There is still seeding to play for, and defeat would put Leinster’s hopes of securing a home quarter final in peril ahead of the final group game away to Benetton Treviso.

“We had a close game over there,” Cullen said following the victory over Connacht.

“Let’s jog our memories about what was good in that game. We’ll put a plan in place that we think will be good enough to stretch Lyon a bit more.

“It’s about trying to maximise every point we can get out of the game. They’re still fight-

ing for their lives in this competition.

“It’s understanding the motivation of the team we’re playing against, understanding the threats they have.

“We talked about it all the way through the pools. You qualify from your own pool but then you start competing against the teams in the other pools.

“Now, not actually competing against the teams in our own pool, we’re competing against the other pools.”

Along with Sexton, Michael Bent (calf), Rory O’Loughlin (shoulder), Rónan Kelleher (hand), Vakh Abdaladze (back), Jack Conan (foot), Barry Daly (knee) and Dan Leavy (knee) are all unavailable.

Marian withstand Neptune’s wrath

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UCD Marian took home a nailbiting 79-76 point victory over Coughlan C&S Neptune in a thrilling men’s Super League game on Saturday evening.

UCD sprung out to an early first half lead with Mike Garrow to the fore to push them into a 41-33 point lead.

Neptune started the third quarter re-energised,with Cian Heaphy leading the way to cut into the UCD lead, but scoring from Marius Markiewicz and Scott Kinevane kept UCD Mar-

ian in the lead, 59-52 going into the last quarter.

Once again, Neptune rallied back with Lehmon Colbert making big plays to give Neptune their first lead of the game.

With minutes left in the fourth quarter, the tie was on a knife edge as the lead continued to change hands.

UCD edged up by three with just seconds to go, and a full court heave from Neptune just before the buzzer did not find it’s target, to see UCD take the win by three.

Marian boss, Ioannis Liapakis, reflected on the win after-

wards: “It was a very exciting match to watch and we’re delighted with the result!

“The first 35 minutes we controlled the game and we looked confident but, in the last four minutes, we lost Mike Garrow with five fouls and Barry Drumm with an injury.

“Neptune grabbed the opportunity and it was a tight game up to the last second. It was a very important win for us considering the injuries to six players we had all week. We showed character and the right mentality when the things went badly, it was a great start to 2020!”

UCD coach Ioannis Liapakis. Picture: Martin Doherty

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HURLING

CAMOGIE: COUNTY SIDE WIN UP TEMPO CONTEST

Dublin win All-Star Christmas cracker ANNUAL DUB STARS Dublin 1-14 All-Stars 0-7  sport@dublingazette.com

Na Fianna siblings Kevin and Donal Burke made club history as the first brothers to represent the club together on a senior county hurling team.

Dillon double powers Dubs WALSH CUP Dublin 3-20 Carlow 0-18  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN’S senior hurlers got 2020 off to a strong start, with goals key to their victory as they accounted for Carlow by 11 points at Parnell Park on Sunday last.

The win ensures that Dublin are in a good position heading into their final group stages game tonight (Thursday) against Laois at Parnell Park at 7.45pm; with a win or a draw guaranteeing Mattie Kenny’s side a place in the semifinals against Galway.

Kenny was happy to have his side back in action after they took a break for the Christmas period but are now ready to build-up for the Allianz League, which begins later this month.

“We gave the guys Christmas off, so it was good to get back on the pitch today,” he said after the game.

“We are blessed with the weather. It’s early January and, weatherwise, you could get anything at this time of the year. Parnell Park is in good shape, and the weather is good, so it was a good run out for everybody.

“Mostly, I’m happy with getting the lads out on the park, and getting them playing again. When you are training this time of the year, it’s nice to have a game to see where you are at, and get feedback from that match, and also get game-time into the guys.”

Two early goals from Eamonn Dillon set the tone for this contest, with Na Fianna’s Donal Burke also finding the net, on the way to a 12-point interval lead. Carlow welcomed back their St Mullins contingent, including sharpshooter Martin Kavanagh (0-8), who helped keep them ticking over from placed balls.

Dillon was goal hungry early on, and found the net twice within 11 minutes of the throw-in. He made it 2-1 to 0-3 with back-to-back goals after Carlow had made the initial running, leading by a couple of points before the Naomh Fionnbarra man rattled the net.

Dublin drove on and, with Thomas Davis clubman Davy Keogh; Ballyboden St Enda’s Paul Ryan (2), debutant Andrew Dunphy (from St Brigid’s) and Cuala’s Mark Schutte on target, Kenny’s charges moved 2-6 to 0-3 ahead.

It was an excellent response by Dublin to Carlow’s early burst, firing 2-5 without reply and causing the Barrowsiders strong problems in defence.

Carlow however didn’t lie down, and hit a purple patch of their own, with eight unanswered points, including some Kavanagh scores to reduce the gap to the minimum by the 31st minute.

Dublin rallied again before the break, with Schutte slotting over a fine point from play, before Burke’s goal, and an Oisin O’Rorke (0-5) point ensured a 3-8 to 0-12 interval lead.

Dublin outscored their opponents by double-scores (0-12 to 0-6) in the closing period. With the aid of unlimited subs, they utilised the bench well with brothers getting in on the act, as Kevin Burke (sibling of Donal) and Enda O’Donnell, brother of Eoghan, handed their first senior appearances.

In all, Dublin made 11 substitutions, with 12 players getting their name on the score-sheet, with Lorcan McMullan (0-2), James Madden, Fergal Whitely, Alex O’Neill and Cian Boland (0-1 each), also on target.

THE Dublin senior selection won a festive, uptempo challenge against the Dublin Camogie Stars of the 2019 championship just before the turn of the year at Abbotstown.

T h e m i l d -we a t h e r made for a lively affair to shake off the cobwebs and look forward to the new year with gusto with the pick of the club season facing a county squad overseen by new manager John Treacy.

A f t e r a t e n t a t ive start, the Stars Caragh Dawson, from St Jude’s, opened the scoring before Cuala’s Sinead Wylde evened things up.

Na Fianna’s Roisin Baker hit the upright for Dublin soon after but Plunkett’s Gaby Couch pounced to drive the sliotar into the net for the game’s only goal. Their side was forced to defend stoutly, only conceding to a Beth Whyte drive over the bar.

Jude’s Aoife Walsh, C a s t l e k n o c k ’s Ao i fe Whelan, Naomh Mearnog’s Laura Twomey and Wylde augmented their lead while a penalty was missed as Dublin looked set to race clear with Whyte getting a second reply.

Jody Couch did surface with a free to keep the Stars in the game at 0-4 to 1-7 down at half-time.

It laid the base for a spectacular second half.

Baker did add another the Dublin tally but the Stars matched the point for point with Whyte cracking over her third score.

Leah Butler, another from Jude’s, retaliated with a mighty thump of the sliotar over the bar only for Niamh Gannon

Dublin’s senior selection, above, the Stars team, below, that took part in the annual challenge match. Picture: ilivephotos.com

to roar up the right wing and land a point for the Stars.

Dawson plucked an impressive sliotar from the air and continued its journey over the bar with a firm strike. Wylde, in one solo action, blocked down a strike, won ball off the ground and pointed in one glorious intervention.

Butler put a stop to the opposition scoring spree and added a point of her own and Beth Whyte rebounded for another point for the Dub Stars.

Not to be outdone, the seniors went into over-

drive for three successive points of their own: Kerrie Finnegan’s sublime pass to Wylde opened up for a point.

Wylde then hit arguably the best score of the game with a catch, run and strike sequence of elegance which was unstoppable.

Lucan Sarsfields’ Mairi Moynihan put in her customary display of tenacity as the tie closed out with both sides scoring seven quality second half points.

Happy players, satisfied coaches, proud families, inspired younger

players. An exhibition and celebration of camogie.

Jenny Byrne, Chairperson of the Camogie Board, did the honours in the after match presentations stating that this game marks the beginning of the camogie year.

Player of the Match went to Caragh Dawson.

The trophy was presented to Dublin senior player Sinead Wylde, who graciously accepted with some fine words ‘as gaeilge’.

Dub Star Aisling Carolan accepted the runner up medals.

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FOOTBALL: DREAMS OF SECOND ALL-IRELAND TITLE DASHED BY DOWN SIDE

FOOTBALL

U-20s fall to Meath in Kerins league

Ballyboden St Enda’s Michael Darragh Macauley rises highest against Belcoo. Picture: John Kirwan

Boden heartbreak at hands of Kilcoo AIB ALL-IRELAND SFC SEMI-FINAL

Kilcoo 2-8 Ballyboden St Enda’s 0-11  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

BALLYBODEN ST. ENDA’S quest for AIB All-Ireland Senior Football silverware, ended in heartbreak as Down’s Kilcoo booked their place in a first-ever All-Ireland decider, thanks to a three-point win in Cavan on Saturday.

It was a rough end to the campaign for the Dublin and Leinster champions, who once again showed similar characteristics, which saw them through to the last-four.

The Firhouse Road outfit had delivered late in many of their games, including the Leinster final win over Carlow’s Éire Óg, but this time left it too late, as Kilcoo prevailed.

“It’s a disappointing end to a very good year for the team,” Anthony Rainbow said afterwards.

“I think if we reflect on the game, really it was probably lost in terms of our scoring efficiency.

“We had 23 shots; we only converted 46/47 percent - the facts don’t lie really!

“A couple of chances we had, probably in the last five or ten minutes, that we would have put over in previous games.

In tight games against Éire Óg and Na Fianna, and these teams. It just didn’t happen for us today.”

A goal in either half was key for Kilcoo in this game although, to their credit, Ballyboden responded to each with the next score – but crucially the Down side stayed ahead.

“When the first goal went in, we reacted quite well to it. We came up and got the next score.

“We brought it back to two points and they had that lead going in at half-time,” Rainbow said.

“When they got the second goal, it put them five or six points up. Again we reacted really well to the second goal.

“We got it back to two points again, but when you are chasing a lead like that, and you are playing against a very defensive and strong team like Kilcoo you are always going to run out of time, if you don’t take your scoring chances and that’s what happened to us.”

Rainbow is hopeful that the momentum from 2019 will once again come to the fore for the 2020 campaign which begins shortly, but he is keen to let his side get a well earned break first.

“It’s something to build on for this year and next year. We’ll probably refocus over the next couple of weeks, and see how the team are.

“I think it’s important that they get a bit of time off, and a bit of rest as well, because it’s been a hectic season for them.

“The league starts back in Dublin in mid-February, and then you are looking at the Championship in mid-April.

“The team will be back probably within the next three or four weeks kicking football again.

“We won’t be thinking about that for

the moment.

“It’s important that they get a lot of rest over the next coming weeks, and we’ll certainly enjoy it tonight and reflect on the year on how it went.

“They have been an excellent team over the last two years, since I have been involved with them, and I can only say that I am very, very proud of what they have done and what they have achieved over those last two years.”

Young fans enjoying their day at Breffni Park. Picture: John Kirwan

DUBLIN’S Under-20 footballers opened their John Kerins Development League with a narrow defeat to Meath in Dunganny on Saturday, 2-13 to 2-11..

First half goals from Ciarán McKeown and Ciarán Murphy helped Dublin to a 2-8 to 1-4 lead with Joran Morris hitting the Royal County goal.

The Dubs made several changes for the second half and made some alterations later in the period as Meath took control in the final 15 minutes.

Dylan Keating’s 59th minute goal helped Meath to victory.

Dublin face Kildare, victors over Laois on Saturday, in their next game in Hawkfield, Kildare (2pm).

They complete their group stages on January 18 against Laois.

Camogie schedule released THE OUTLINE schedule for the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League has been released with Dublin set to make their seasonal bow on the weekend of February 1 and 2 against Galway at home.

Dublin’s second and third fixtures will be away to Tipperary (February 23) and Limerick (March 8).

The winners from both of the groups will go on to contest the final on March 22 while there will also be a relegation playoff on March 15 for the sides who end bottom.

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DBS ÉANNA and Griffith College Templeogue travel to Cork this weekend gunning for place in the men’s Pat Duffy National Cup at Neptune Stadium in two big Saturday showdowns.

The first semi-final sees Éanna facing off against Garvey’s Tralee Warriors for the second time in seven days at 4pm, while Griffith College Templeogue will go head-to-head with hosts, Coughlan C&S Neptune in the 8pm tip off.

Tralee and Éanna dished up a thriller in Kerry last weekend, with the hosts just managing to hold off a big Éanna comeback at the death to win by three points.

The teams have now split their two games this season and it will be interesting to see what adjustments each team will make before Saturday’s showdown.

A concern for Tralee will be the health of Eoin Quigley who picked up an ankle injury last weekend. Éanna will be hoping to carry their fourth quarter momentum into this weekend’s game and coach Darren McGovern will have to decide how quickly to introduce American Paris Ballinger, who was instrumental in their comeback last weekend. Cup experience may also play a role in this game, with Tralee able to draw on last year’s semifinal experience while Éanna are contesting their first semi-final at this level.

Looking ahead to the game, Éanna’s McGovern

DBS Eanna’s Paris Ballingar will be a key player in their cup semi-final. Picture: Martin Doherty

“They did a really good job on us on Saturday

so, with a few adjustments, we will look to play better. We learned a lot from last weekend“ said: “Playing Tralee again is tough for both teams.

Coming off a loss though, gives us a lot to work on.

They did a really good job on us on Saturday, so with a few adjustments we will look to play somewhat better. We learned a lot from last weekend.”

In the second semi-final, Templeogue will be hoping that they can get by hosts

Coughlan C&S Neptune, to return to the final for the first time since winning the cup in 2018.

Neither team is coming into the game in top form with Templeogue having lost two of their last three league games while Neptune have not won a game since the end of November.

One of the interesting battles will be the match-

up between Neptune player/coach Lehmon Colbert and last year’s Player of the Year, Jason Killeen.

Both big men have won it all in Irish basketball and have been very dominant over the past five years.

Whoever comes out on top of that matchup could have a major influence on which team will head to Tallaght at the end of

January.

Looking ahead to the clash, Templeogue’s Mark Keenan said: “We know that Neptune in their home gym will be a tough task, and we will have to call on all of our previous Cup experience to try and get us over the line.

“We’re all looking forward to the game ahead and having missed out on

reaching this stage last season, we are determined to give our very best this weekend.”

Templeogue’s women will play in the Under-20 National Cup at the Parochial Hall in Cork, facing the UU Tigers at 4pm.

Their Under-20 men take on Moycullen in their semi-final on Sunday at 1pm.