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Families ‘devastated’ as service shuts down REBECCA RYAN FAMILIES are said to be “devastated” after a “vital community family support service” has been forced to shut, due to lack of financial support from the government.

Cottage Home Child & Family Service charity in Dun Laoghaire and Shankill opened in 2012 and has worked with over 120 families, 175 children and young people in need.

Dublin Gazette previously reported that

they launched and funded the service themselves, at annual operational costs of up to €400,000, on the understanding that the Department of Health, through the HSE would take over the operation of the service long-term.

The charity said: “Lack of financial support from Minister for Children and Youth Affairs”, and “inaction by Head of Tusla” has forced them to issue redundancy notice to all staff.

Project Leader of the Family Support Ser-

vice Shankill, Aisling Kelly, said families are devastated. “Since the closure was formally announced, the team and I have been trying to console and support numerous distraught parents and their children who feel that they are losing a vital source of support.”

A Family Support Service user, Mary (not her real name) said: “I don’t know what I am going to do without this place, I am a different person now, and my kids are different people now from all you have done for us.”

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‘Scared to leave house’ after attack

A LOCAL teenager says she is ‘scared to leave the house’ after being attacked by a gang in Dundrum. On Saturday, September 7, the young girl (15), who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of another attack, told Dublin Gazette she was in Dundrum with her friends, when three girls approached them.

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FAMILY IS COMPLETELY SHOCKED BY INCIDENT

Teen ‘scared to leave house’ after attack REBECCA RYAN

A LOCAL teenager says she is ‘scared to leave the house’ after being attacked by a gang in Dundrum.

On Saturday, September 7, the young girl (15), who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of another attack, told Dublin Gazette she was in Dundrum with her friends, when three girls approached them. “ T h e y w e r e a s king questions and we a n s we re d a n d t h e n they started to pull my friend’s hair and she fell to the ground. I tried to help my friend and they then started to pull my hair.

“We tried to walk away,

but they followed us and cornered us and started hitting us and kicking us.

“They were still pulling our hair, and one of the girls pulled me to the ground and kicked me in the face.

“This all lasted at least 40 minutes, my friend’s mam came and pulled the girls off us, and we then ran to her car.”

“This incident has really affected me because I am scared to leave the house and walk in my own locality by myself.

“We were just chatting and the attack came out of the blue, we still don’t understand why?”

He r m u m s a i d t h e whole family is completely “shocked” by the

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Gardai say they are investigating an incident of assault

incident. She said she has since heard of more incidents like this in the area, and she wants to warn other parents.

“The last thing I expected to see when I answered the door that evening, was my daughter to come in the door shaken, upset and beaten. I was absolutely shocked at it all.

“Apparently, there have been other incidents in the area, but I only heard this after the event.

“I have told any parent I know to make their kids aware of what can happen when they are out and about.”

Since the attack, the young girl will be taking up self-defence classes and the family are encouraging other young people to do the same.

“Learning self-defence is a positive way to deal with this, and hopefully, it would give me the confidence to defend myself i f i t eve r h a p p e n e d again,” said the young girl.

Gardai told Dublin Gazette that they are investigating the incident.

“Gardaí are investigating an incident of assault that occurred in Dundrum, Saturday 7th September, at approximately 9pm. Two teenage females rece ived injuries to their face.

“No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.”

‘SANDYCOVE Clean Coast Group, Big Beach Cleanup’ were out in force recently in Sandycove, collecting and documenting Marine litter.

It was in conjunction with The International Coastal Cleanup, which began more than 30 years ago.

Over 130 countries registered last year and collected more than 9.3 million kilograms of marine litter. The top litter offender overall was the 2.4 million cigarette butts collected, which contain plastic filters.

Sandycove Clean Coast Group will request that new measures be put in place, similar to that of Thailand, to wipe out and to put an end to all cigarette smoking on our beaches.

Ciara Sweeney, Marta Canning, Lily Canning, Sophia Fagan and Ms Ciara Sweeney

Plaques presented to Montessori MOUNT Anville Montessori School has been presented with plaques of STEAM Excellence, awarded

by Science Foundation Ireland.

In recent years, the school has launched a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Term, which runs over a period of five to six weeks.

Throughout the term, the pupils engage with activities, workshops and projects, including activities have included kite building, film production and coding.

The students showcase their knowledge through green screen videos and science fair presentations.

Their specialised IT teacher has also introduced the students to computational thinking through the global initiative BEBRAS.

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DUN LAOGHAIRE: LOCAL WOMAN BECOMES A PERSONAL TRAINER TO HELP OTHERS

Mum who dropped five dress sizes now encouraging others REBECCA RYAN

A DUN LAOGHAIRE mum of two is encouraging others to join her walking group, after dropping five dress sizes in less than a year.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Layla Moroney (39) said she was battling with her weight for a long time.

“While I have lost weight in the past, I never lost it consistently and would always put back on the weight.

“I have been on quite the journey this past 12 months, having spent my whole adult life battling my weight.”

She said the turning point for her was when she found the James Smith Academy online.

“James Smith is a personal trainer based online. I entered his 12 week worldwide weight loss fitness challenge last October 2018. I went on to win that challenge and won a trip to Fiji with my husband, where we met

James Smith and spent the week with him in Fiji.

“I have lost over 4 stone 1lb already and dropped five dress sizes. I have since dropped to a size 14 and even a 12 in some clothes so a 12/14 since then.”

Layla also suffers from Ulcerative Colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, but her weight loss helps her manage the disease.

So, what is the secret to this inspirational mum’s success.

“I now understand I do not need fad diets; I just need to control calories and continue to train in the gym. I now don’t take the weighing scales too seriously, and am enjoying my new strong body and look forward to what it will do next.”

Layla decided she wanted to help other people so she is now qualified as a personal trainer and is in the early stages of setting up her own business.

She also set up a voluntary walking

group that meets at the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire every Tuesday and is encouraging locals to join her.

“During the darker nights it will be even more of an incentive for people to move as they may not want to go alone.

We meet at 7.30pm at the start of the East Pier every Tuesday night.”

Layla will also be sharing her weight loss story at a charity event she is hosting for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, with all profits going to Marie Keating Foundation.

‘Beyond The Scales, Pink Fit, Pink Fabulous Afternoon Tea’ takes place on Saturday, October 26 at 1-5pm in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.

Tickets are €35 which includes Afternoon Tea. Call 0858317425 to book.

To follow Layla’s journey, see ‘Beyond the Scales’ on Facebook or www.instagram.com/layla_beyondthescales/

Layla before and after her weight loss

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SANDYFORD: CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS

Repairing defects could cost €14k for families REBECCA RYAN

FAMILIES could be hit with bills of up to €14,000, b e ca u se o f b u i l d i n g defects at an apartment complex in Sandyford.

An official fire safety audit, which examined 632 units at Simonsridge, revealed that repairs works could cost up to €10 million, with an estimation of €11,000-€14,000 per apartment, and up to €30,000 for 32 stairwells.

TD for Dublin Rathdown and Green Party Deputy Leader Catherine

Martin is outraged, and she is calling on the government to assist homeowners facing “legacy defects” as a matter of public safety.

“Their homes, their children and their families have been put at risk by the corner-cutting of exploitative cowboy developers, and yet it is the ordinary citizens who have to pay the bills.

“It is now more than two years since the Dail passed a Green Party motion calling on the Government to investigate potential mea-

sures to assist homeowners dealing with defects through no fault of their own.

“It is more than 18 months since the ‘Safe as Houses?’ report recommended the same, and yet Government has done nothing. This is a matter of public safety, and Government inaction can’t continue.”

Green Party Housing spokesperson, and councillor for Glencullen/Sandyford, Deirdre Ni Fhloinn is also calling for immediate action.

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Pictured at the launch of DLR Festival of Inclusion are Cathaoirleach Cllr Shay Brennan and Dearbhla Lawson, Director of Economic, Community and Cultural Development, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Picture: Peter Cavanagh

Exciting DLR Festival of Inclusion to celebrate generations

Green Party Housing spokesperson Deirdre Ni Fhloinn

“Once again, there is no indication from Government that they are going to even acknowledge the widespread and appalling issue of legacy building defects, let alone do anything about it.

“Based on their track record on this issue, unfortunately this comes as no surprise. This is not an isolated incident – homeowners up and

down the country are facing these issues, some in public and some in private.

“Government needs to take immediate action to investigate the extent of the legacy defects problem in the state, and put forward concrete practical measures to assist homeowners who find themselves in this situation.”

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s annual Festival of Inclusion kicks off shortly, with this year’s theme being Celebrating Generations. This year’s festival has grown to include over 100 events on offer between the 4th and 12th of October 2019, there will be something for all citizens of the County to enjoy!

The Festival aims to showcase best practice, highlight social inclusion, diversity and intergenerational activities as well as encouraging residents to more actively participate and engage in the community.

There are numerous exciting events, talks, and activities for everyone to enjoy, and we would encourage you all to get involved, have fun and be a part of the 2019 dlr Festival of Inclusion.

This year’s Festival theme “Celebrating Generations” involves events taking place throughout the County that focuses on this theme, and I want to acknowledge the wonderful support and engagement of our partners, community groups and volunteers for supporting their local communities and celebrating the generations ”

Traveller Group to put on stage play SOUTHSIDE Travellers Action Group are putting on a theatre production in DLR Lexicon, Dun-Laoghaire.

“Glimpses of High Society with Travellers” is a 30-minute stage play workshopped with the Southside Traveller Ladies and a local playwright.

The group said: “The cast consists of Traveller ladies who have never performed on stage before, some with little or no literacy skills.

The stage, set and sound effects have been created and designed by young students attending Southside Travellers LTI Task Group.

The production takes place on October 7 at 11am in DLR Lexicon, DúnLaoghaire.

Climate change meeting A PUBLIC meeting on climate change is coming up in Goatstown this month.

An Taisce South Dublin Branch, are hosting the panel discussion, which will include broadcaster and environmentalist, Ms Eanna Ni Lamhna, Economic expert in Macroeconomics and Resource Economics, Prof John Fitzgerald.

It takes place on Tuesday October 15 in The Goat, Goatstown at 8pm. Admission is €5.

Diversity Fashion Show

A DIVERSITY Fashion show is taking place in Nutgrove Shopping Centre on Friday, October 4 from 3pm-4pm.

It is part of dlr’s launch of Festival of Inclusion 2019.

For information phone 01 205 4893 or visit www.events. dlrcoco.ie

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Liam Lambert with Mr. Crow

Aoife O’Callaghan, Caitlin O’Donnell, Saoirse Whelan and Saoirse Carey from Animism Productions. Pictures: Paul Sherwood

Billy Bubbles Magic with Punch and Judy

Some of the performers

Face painting in Monkstown Village as part of the Festival

Monkstown Puppet Festival

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HE first ever Monkstown International Puppet Festival took place last week. The event showcased the world of puppetry from both Ireland and abroad and offered a wide range of family and adult themed performances, events, and workshops.

Billy Bubbles performs

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Dublin’sHeroes D

UBS of all ages flowed into Merrion Square in the city centre in a river of blue at the weekend for ‘The Homecoming’ – the official celebration of the

incredible successes of Dublin’s men’s and women’s Gaelic Football teams recently.

The teams were honoured in style, with the capital delighted to pay tribute to the sporting

heroes on their historic respective victories – the men with their five-in-a-row, and the women with their three-in-a-row.

Even the legendary Marty Morrissey was

almost lost for words as he talked to the captains and the teams, with their remarkable victories deserving his lavish praise for them.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe,

summed up the capital’s pride and admiration for the victorious men and women, with both teams making a mark in the history books that will be very hard to ever match or surpass.

Their delighted faces certainly captured the mood of the joint celebrations Pictures: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography Everyone was delighted to celebrate the fantastic victories by both the men’s and women’s teams

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CLOSURE: ‘I DON’T KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO WITHOUT THIS PLACE’

Families ‘devastated’ after family service forced to shut FROM PA GE 1

Another user, Susan (not her real name) said: “The kids have come on a tremendous amount since spending time at the service and I have someone to rant to at the end of the phone.

“I’m ashamed to talk to my family about my child’s problems. I know I can ring up for advice and information. You are the only one my child relates to; they will really miss you.”

Don Briggs, Spokesperson for the Cottage Home Child & Family Service added: “It is

totally unbelievable that the Minister and Tusla are allowing this important community service to close at a time when demand is increasing.

“The Minister indicated in 2018 that Tusla were going through an evaluation and commissioning process and that decisions regarding funding would be arrived at early 2019, in spite of multiple requests for confirmation it appears no decisions have been made.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs told Dublin Gazette it has “never funded” the service and that

during a commissioning process the agency decided there were other communities in the area in “greater need” for funding.

“Funding of family support services is informed by Tusla’s commissioning approach.

“As part of its commissioning process, Tusla completed a stakeholder event in Dublin South/ Dublin South East/Wicklow, and the Cottage Home was involved in this process.

Requests for funding from the Cottage Home were considered in this context.

“Feedback on the Cottage Home service from Tusla staff was positive and there is a

need for a family support service in this community. However, other communities in the area have been identified as being in greater need.

“Tusla does not have a budget to offer the Cottage Home family support service at present. Tusla will continue to fund the Cottage Homes’ residential services.

“Tusla is committed to ensuring that no children and/or families in the local area will be adversely affected by the closing of the Cottage Home Family Support service,” said the spokesperson.

Overgrown hedging ‘hazardous’ for cyclists REBECCA RYAN

“ONE of these days a cyclist will be killed,” warned a local about overgrown hedging in Churchtown.

Brian Langsdorf from Rathfarnham cycles regularly to the Luas stop at Windy Arbour.

On his way, he passes the junction of upper and lower Churchtown Road and told Dublin Gazette he encounters a seriously dangerous stretch of road due to overgrown hedging.

“There are four houses whose hedging are never cut.

“In fact, the hedge is over growing the road by two feet.

One of these days a cyclist will be killed on this stretch of road.

“Lots of students on the way to Belfield pass along here every day. I have complained to the council [and to] the guards, all to no avail.”

Last year, TD for Dublin Rathdown Catherine Martin contacted the council about the issue which was dealt with. However, the hedging has regrown since.

The Green Party Deputy Leader told Dublin Gazette: “Several residents have raised with me the issue of uncut hedges affecting cyclists along the stretch of Lower Churchtown Road between the junction with the Churchtown Road and the entrance to Flemingstown Park.

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These hedges are particularly hazardous for cyclists travelling north along the road where there is no footpath

“These hedges are particularly hazardous for cyclists travelling north along the road where there is no footpath, and they also impact the drainage as the drains are buried and obscured by the hedges.

“I made a request to the council last year in relation to the same issue on this stretch,

and the council dealt with this promptly.

“I have written to the council again this month asking them to ensure these hedges are cut back as soon as possible.”

Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Shay Brennan said the residents should also be mindful of their foliage impacting public safety.

“The council will notify residents where there is a need for them to trim trees or hedges on their property that protrude onto public lands in a way that causes hazard or obstruction.

“The counc il may then directly intervene if no action is taken by the resident.

“In this specific case, I believe that the hedges were cut back last year following notification from the council, but it may be the case that they have since grown again.

“It is important that residents remain mindful of where their foliage may impact on public safety and remedy accordingly.”

The stretch of road in Churchtown

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Funding boost for three new local projects

GET your blue tokens ready as Tesco Ireland has announced three new local projects it will be supporting for their Community Fund.

Until October 13th, Tesco Dundrum TC will be supporting Look Good Feel Better, St. Marys Boys F.C. and Mainly Music; Tesco Rathfarnham will be supporting Terenure Girl Guides, The Web Project and Whitechurch F.C.; while Tesco Stillorgan will be supporting St. Michael’s House, Belong To and Look Good Feel Better.

Since 2014, through the Community Fund Tesco has helped over 14,500 local projects nationwide including schools, animal shelters, sports groups, elderly care centres, health organisations and many more.

Across Dublin alone, the Tesco Community Fund has donated over €1,393,000 since 2014.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Shankill under 10s. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

Enjoying an afternoon of fantastic ladies football

Three time All Ireland Gaelic Football winner Lauren Magee

Donal Moody and Ava Galvin

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HREE time All Ireland Gaelic Football winner Lauren Magee was a special guest at the recent celebration of girls football hosted by Geraldine P Moran GAA Club in Cornelscourt. On the day there were four challenge matches with Ballyboden, Shankill, Ranelagh Gaels Stars of Erin GAA.

Evan Coffey, Hugo Breslin, Emmet Moody and Owen Toomey

Claire and Lexie Homan

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aine Galvin and Wendy Owens

Dave Gilsean and Simon Grennan

Damien and Evan Coffey

Sean and Ciara O’Brien

Laura Woods with Lauren Magee

St Anne’s Team

Both Mothers and Others Teams with Lauren Magee and Laura Woods

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COMPETITION

USING ART TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT INJUSTICE

Angela T. Carr

Christine Broe

Dublin poets win Trocaire award PADRAIG CONLON

THREE Dublin poets were among the award winners at a competition that uses the arts to raise awareness about global injustice.

Christine Broe, Angela T. Carr and Yvonne Farrell were the three local winners in the annual Trocaire poetry competition this year.

Christine was winner in the ‘Adult Published’ category with her poem ‘The Kerchief’, Angela was a runner up winner in the ‘Published poets’ category with her poem ‘ S h e l l s ’ a n d Yvo n n e received a runner up prize in the ‘Post Primary Senior’ category for her poem also titled ‘Shells’.

The 2019 competition prize winners gathered here in Dublin recently to receive their awards.

Tr o c a i r e ’s a n n u a l poetry competition, in association with Poetry Ireland, uses the arts to raise awareness about the leading global justice issues of our time.

The winners of this year’s competition took

part in a showcase event in Poetry Ireland’s centre in Dublin on Culture Night.

The event also included the launch of an anthology of fifty of the best poems from the eight years of the competition Speaking at the prize winners’ event, President Michael D. Higgins drew attention to the importance of the competition.

“The Trocaire/Poetry Ireland competition is an important event in Ireland’s literary calendar bringing together the voices of new and emerging poets, including some as young as eight years old, with those of established and distinguished writers,” he said.

“That is such an imaginative challenge and I am delighted to know that many thousands of poets have responded since the inception of the Trocaire/Poetry Ireland competition in 2012.”

This year, the competition explored the theme ‘Land is Life’.

Poets were encouraged to explore a local to global perspective and reflect on Ireland’s own history of hunger and

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ners and runners-up, and thank everyone who entered.”

The competition is open to young people,

That is such an imaginative challenge and I am delighted to know that many thousands of poets have responded since the inception of the Trocaire/Poetry Ireland competition in 2012 migration.

The winners, from young primary school students to published adult poets, tackled the theme with creativity and poignancy.

Winning poems exploring themes related to migration, conflict, climate change and mankind’s connection to land.

Patricia Groves from Tro c a i re s a i d : “ T h e standard of this year’s competition entries was incredibly high. We would like to congratulate all this year’s win-

c h i l d re n a n d a d u l t s alike, at all stages in their writing careers.

There are six categories in the competition: two for adults and four for children and teens: published and non-published adult poets; first level junior and senior cycle students; and second-level junior and senior cycle students.

This year’s panel of judges included published author and poet Geraldine Mitchell, who was the overall winner of our very first poetry competition in 2012,

together with Aidan Clifford, formerly of C D E T B’s Cu r r i c u l u m Development Unit, and Trocaire’s Patricia Groves.

Each year, the win-

ning poems are published in booklet form and presented to the winners at the awards ceremony.

The booklets are also distributed at events

throughout the year, including poetry readings, Culture Night, literary festivals and s c h o o l s wo r k s h o p s, ensuring a wide readership.

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‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ this Halloween HALLOWEEN is coming again, and Temple Street is calling on everyone in Dublin to host their own spooktacular ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ party and raise vital funds to help sick children.

Broadcaster, model and mum, Glenda Gilson, helped get Temple Street i n to t h e H a l l owe e n spirit this week, as she launched the hospital’s annual ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ 2019

campaign, supported by MiWadi.

Dubliners from indiv i d u a l s, c o m m u n i t y groups, schools, crèches and workplaces alike, are being encouraged to host their very own ‘spooktacular’ Halloween party, get the party ‘startled’ this October and help raise vital funds for sick children.

Life-saving The funds raised during this ‘hair-raising’

campaign, will have a direct and positive impact for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Temple Street, by funding vital, life-saving equipment for the hospital’s wards, theatres, departments and Intensive Care Unit.

Speaking at the launch, Glenda Gilson said: “As a new mum, Trick or Treat for Temple Street is a campaign very close to my own h e a r t a n d I ’m t r u l y

Glenda Gilson pictured with Grace Healy (age 9) from Glasnevin and Alicia Begley (age 6) from Meath for the launch of this year’s Trick or Treat for Temple Street campaign supported by MiWadi. Picture: Andres Poveda

delighted to help spread the word about this fantastic campaign, which is once again supported

by MiWadi.

“I encourage everyone to get involved by registering for a free party pack and hosting a Trick or Treat for Temple Street

Halloween party, to help raise the vital funds for such a worthy cause.”

Register at www.templestreet.ie/trickortreat

to receive a free party pack, which includes Trick or Treat posters, stickers, balloons and much more besides.

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KARA MARNI: A VOCAL RISE “THEY say love is blind,” Kara Marni laughs when we talk about one of her early singles.

“In some situations it’s difficult to see what’s really happening to you, difficult to have perspective, to know if you’re being treated well. Especially if you’re not in a great place.”

Marni isn’t talking about herself, but a friend. An early single, ‘Opposite’, was her take on a close friend’s struggling love life, a series moments that removed her to the role of helpless onlooker, committed to song.

In it, Marni takes a stab at all the boyfriend’s mistreatments, the behaviours she saw slowly

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dragging her friend down.

“I think you’re better on your own, but you’re too scared to find out,” she sings, a less than delicate reality check.

“I could see what the situation was, being removed from it,” she explains.

“The song basically came from being frustrated she wouldn’t listen to me. I ended up playing her the song, and she got it, so I guess it worked!”

Marni’s music is a lively fusion of soul and R&B, set to

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beats, but its unquestionably the vocal and the clever messages it contains that stand out.

Her compact but varied voice soars over the choruses, breaking into forceful peaks and exploring the reaches of a broad vocal spectrum. It’s colourful, potent stuff.

“It’s been a whirlwind,” Marni says of her breakthrough.

“It’s been such a whirlwind, in fact, that I can’t remember everything. But I feel I’ve been growing, and everything’s really picked up for me. I’ve had so much support for something that started in my shed with the help of my parents.

“They built it so I could have everything there in the house,

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Franc Moody @ Whelan’s, €21 The Winter Passing @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Toygirl @ The Workman’s Club, €5

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Belinda Carlisle

Ireland Music Week @ various venues, from €28 Festival introducing the best of the country’s up and coming talent over the course of a weekend, a place where the

which is just another way they were really supportive.”

To say Marni rose quickly is quite an understatement.

Her very first YouTube video, a beautifully-vocalised cover of Minnie Riperton’s ‘Loving You’ released when she was still in high school, saw her grab over 30,000 views inside a week, and immediately attract interest from the industry.

The latest headline tour, something that’s relatively new to Marni after supporting Lewis Capaldi and Rita Ora, feels a little different.

“I won’t be playing at Brixton Academy just yet,” she jokes, “but this is extra special, as I am very used to supporting in front

eagle eyed can spot future stars on the rise.

Mik Pyro @ Whelan’s, €16 Hootie and the Blowfish @ The 3Arena, €54 Volbeat @ The Olympia Theatre, €45 Twisted Wheel @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

OCTOBER 5 (SATURDAY)

State Lights @ Whelan’s, €14 The Mystery Lights @ The Sugar Club, €15

of someone else’s audience.

I’ve loved supporting, but this is a different thing, people are coming to see me. It’s all me and my band, playing a lot of unreleased music. I’m so excited.

“I have so much music written,” she continues. “I’ll definitely be doing some kind of big project this year. It won’t be an album.

“These days things are more single focused, and people don’t really listen to albums. It makes sense to be the same way, so I’m working on ‘projects’. Though there will be an album one day.

“I relate to albums, obviously. My family’s vinyl collection growing up was a big part of what brought me here. I’ve

Johnny Osbourne @ The Sugar Club (late), €20 Yenkee @ Whelan’s(Upstairs), €11 Ireland Music Week @ various venues, from €28

OCTOBER 6 (SUNDAY)

Ireland Music Week @ various venues, from €28 Good Cop, Bad Cop @ The Workman’s Club, €15

OCTOBER 7 (MONDAY)

always been a huge fan of huge voices. Aretha, Diana Ross, The Beatles, they were all big for us.”

Marni feels she’s still learning, and is open about it. In fact, she closes our interview by asking for recommendations for soulful local artists who might be willing to support her.

She’s keen to make her second headline trip to Dublin stand out, and wants to hear who might be a draw on her Workman’s Club bill. Her enthusiasm feels boundless.

There’s plenty to suggest her music might prove to be, too.

Kara Marni plays the Workman’s Club, Dublin on October 13.

Prizm @ The Workman’s Club, free

OCTOBER 8 (TUESDAY)

Keane @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out Belinda Carlisle @ Vicar Street, €45 Little Mix @ The 3Arena, sold out

OCTOBER 9 (WEDNESDAY)

Jon Bellion @ The Olympia Theatre, €30 TimeCop1983 @ Whelan’s, €17 Laura Elizabeth Hughes @ The Work-

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

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | ARTISTICALLY CRIMINAL CAPERS IN THE GOLDFINCH

A powerful on-screen portrayal of Pulitzer Prize winning novel RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S rare that a film has such a profound impact, that I’m left thinking about it hours, even days later.

The Goldfinch (Cert 16, 149 mins) is one of those films that burrows into your mind, leaving you almost reeling afterward.

Based on the Pulitzer award winning book by Donna Tartt, early reviews rendered expectations low. Many rubbished the movie adaption as a lowquality reproduction, but who could expect an 860page book to be executed perfectly in just over two hours?

As someone who has read the novel and is a fan of same, I was skeptical entering the screen - but I needn’t have been.

The film immerses you within the world of Theodore Decker from the get go, though producing more questions than answers for those who haven’t knowledge of the plot in the first instance.

A young Theodore

(Oakes Fegley) lost his mother in an explosion at the Metropolitan Museum.

The pair were in the museum viewing one of her favourite paintings – The Goldfinch – on their way to see Theo’s school principal when his mother is killed.

Theo subsequently spends his life both blaming himself for his mother’s untimely death, and hiding the fact that he stole her favourite painting from the rubble in her honour.

Questions are soon answered, if you pay attention, as we dive into the tumultous world of Theo - from his mother’s

Oakes Fegley as Young Theo Decker

death, to living with the well-to-do Barbour family, then his relocation to live with his alcoholic father and beyond.

Fegley’s performance as a young Theo is astounding, with the 14-year-old manifesting an emotional performance that has you crying when Theo does, and laughing too.

It’s a perfect casting, really, to complement Ansel Elgort, who plays an older Theo, dealing antiques in New York City whilst battling his inner demons following his turbulent childhood.

Fegley is truly a miniture Elgort in this regard, a remark on the perfect casting of each role in this movie, including that of Nicole Kidman as Ms Barbour, a motherly figure to Theo.

Elgort has a certain charisma, seen in his other roles, that seems reserved in The Goldfinch. Not to a fault, however. Elgort is able to turn the charm on and off as needed, something critical to his turn as Theo.

It would be amiss not to mention Finn Wolfhard as

Nicole Kidman and Ansel Elgort

young Boris and Aneurin Barnard as adult Boris, too. Whilst the psuedoRussian accent from both can be too false at times, both add another level of humanity to Theo’s plight, even a lighter edge to the heavy handed plot.

The Goldfinch – the painting – plays a key role throughout the movie, as it does in the novel. A flaw to the film is that whilst we know something will, eventually, happen to the coveted masterpiece, it appears that everything

happens slowly, then all at once, the true suspense and drama crammed into the last quarter of the near-three hour screening.

Directed by Cork man John Crowley, also behind Brooklyn, the style of film is much the same – beau-

tifully delivered, though perhaps drawn out at points.

This movie has a lot of highs and lows, and twists that, while expected, still have you on the edge of your seat.

Verdict: 8/10

Opportunities and mysteries abound in Fair City WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

HAYLEY gets offered a new job opportunity this week, though it worries Anto some. Sharon and Hayley discuss her new opportunity, but Darragh tells Sharon about Ger’s role in Hayley getting the chance.

Sharon resorts to desperate measures to stop Hayley getting the job. Hayley blames Mondo for sabotaging her new job. Sharon confesses to Anto and Darragh that Ger was the loan shark who caused all their grief.

Damien and Mairead take in a tense moment

between Cristiano and Will, with the latter taking a major gamble on their relationship this week.

Fiona subtly encourages Bob to stay tough with Barry, but Barry changes tack with Bob by volunteering for a different role. Fiona cranks her money laundering scheme up a gear with Barry unaware of her motives.

Ciaran, posing as Tessa, texts Katy on Tessa’s missing phone, and leaves a troubling message for Tessa in her apartment. She tries to bribe him in an attempt to leave her alone, telling him she’ll help him flee the country. Katy, however, has other plans, when she guesses where he’s hiding.

Katy is horrified when she gets a letter from Ciaran, with Eoghan trying to persuade Katy the letter is a hoax.

Cristiano mislays takings from Brewzers, with the money miraculously appearing somewhere he doesn’t expect.

Doug tries to avoid Erica this week, though Erica tries to patch things up with him. Erica is disappointed at Darragh’s lack of interest organising the wedding.

Darragh jokes that Doug should help Erica organise the wedding. Thinking Darragh is on to them, Erica and Doug decide to confess.

Carol spots a spark between Hayley and Yates.

Carol is confused when Sharon blusters about Hayley and Yates. Carol puts Yates and Hayley’s awkwardness down to Robbie’s passing.

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

Katy and Tessa find themselves at the centre of some high emotion this week

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BITS & BOBS

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

Labradoodle creator says it’s his ‘life’s regret’ THE man who created the world’s first labradoodle has said that he regrets creating the dogs, describing them as “crazy Frankenstein’s monsters”.

Australian man Wally Conron, bred the first labradoodle in 1989 as a guide dog for a blind woman whose husband was allergic to dog hair.

The former breeding manager with the Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia spent three years trialling poodles as potential guide dogs, but found that they didn’t have the same temperament as Labradors.

He t h e n e n d e d u p breeding the two dogs, to create the labradoodle.

Despite the popularity of the dog, Conron said he is concerned that people are overbreeding the dog and creating new sub-breeds, like spoodles - a cross between a spaniel and a poodle - and the groodle, a mix of golden retrievers and poodles.

Conron admitted that his creation had “done a lot of damage” and described the dogs as his “life’s regret”. “ I re a l i se d w h a t I had done in a matter of days,” he said last week.

“People are just breeding for the money ... unscrup u l o u s b re e d e rs a re crossing poodles with inappropriate dogs simply so they can say they were the first to do it.”

It all started with a cheesy allegation

Switch Off and Read’ EASON recently launched its new Switch Off and Read campaign, in partnership with Suas, to improve literacy and foster a love of reading among children in Ireland and encourage parents and children to spend less time on screens and more time reading.

As part of the campaign, Eason carried out research centred on the importance of child-

A FRENCH celebrity chef is suing the Michelin Guide, after his restaurant was stripped of its coveted third star, claiming the evaluation was botched - over cheese.

Speaking to a French radio station, Marc Veyrat said: “I’ve been dishonoured, I saw my team in tears ... to have them call you one evening without warning, without anything written down, without anything, to say ‘that’s it, it’s over’. They said we used cheddar,” Veyrat said.

hood reading which highlights how using electronic devices can impede on time spent reading with 47% of people agreeing that time spent on electronic devices is the biggest obstacle to children reading.

To support this commitment Eason is also donating 1,500 books to the children Suas are mentoring as part of their literacy programme.

He claims the downg ra d e c a m e a f te r a Michelin inspector of his La Maison des Bois restaurant thought he had adulterated a cheese souffle with English cheddar, instead of using one of France’s varieties.

“I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That’s what you call knowledge of a place? It’s just crazy,” Veyrat told station France Inter.

He said that the down-

grade of his restaurant from three stars to two plunged him into depression. Now, he is suing them, with Veyrat’s lawyer hoping that the court will force Michelin to hand over documents “to clarify the exact reasons” his star was taken away.

In a statement, Michelin said it “understands the disappointment for Mr Veyrat, whose talent no one contests, even if we regret his unreasonable persistence with his accusations”.

Masseur plays with fire Man with metal detector finds stash of to ease muscle pain Egyptian masseur who uses fire to relieve 1,000-year-old coins AN clients’ muscle pain has been catching a lot

Domino’s offers dream job with a catch

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 Koda, a ten-year-old female Akita who adores her human pals and has so much love to give. Koda is a gentle giant who loves cuddles and lapping up all the love and affection she can get.

As she gets worried by other dogs, Koda is looking for a home in a nice rural area where she won’t meet too many dogs on her walks.

A big garden with lots of space for her to run around in would be her dream home!

Koda loves people SO much that she can get very excited when greeting

them so she will need a little help with self-control. She is so sweet and gentle and could happily live with children over the age of ten. This stunning girl is super sweet, very clever and will make a fabulous addition to a loving home.

If you have room in your heart and home for Koda, 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.)

Koda

BREAD LOVERS have an opportunity for a dream job, but there’s one catch.

Domino’s Pizza are looking for someone to be their Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester for a day, but the lucky candidate would have to have a “minimum of five years’ in garlic bread consumption.”

Oh, and the job is based in Brisbane, Australia.

The job was advertised on LinkedIn and explains: “You butter believe it! We’re looking for someone a little bit crunchy, but mostly warm and soft on the inside, to help taste test our World-Famous Garlic Breads at Domino’s Headquarters.”

Speaking of the ideal candidate, it says they will “never met a carb they didn’t like”, “does not identify as a vampire”, “understands the perfect ‘crunch to softness’ ratio” and “is passionate about food, innovation and having fun”.

Applications are open until Monday, October 7.

A BRITISH metal detector enthusiast made the discovery of a lifetime when he uncovered a collection of coins believed to be 1,000 years old.

Suffolk native Don Crawley found the 99 coins, which include pennies and half pennies, after making his first visit to a farmer’s land.

The coins were taken to the British Museum where they were identified as silver pennies from the time of King Aethelred II, who reigned from 978-1016.

It is believed they were possibly buried in 999 as penitence when the new millennium raised fears of a judgment day.

“Aethelred is renowned in history as the Unrede or ‘unready’ because of the weakness of his government,” a press release from Dix Noonan Web auctions states.

Crawley and the lucky farmer who owns the land are set to split the profits when the hoard goes under the hammer.

of heat.

Abdel Rehim Saeid, who runs a spa in Gharbeya, applies the ancient Pharaonic technique, known as the “fiery towel” by starting with a standard massage, using oil

and camomile, to stimulate blood circulation and alleviate pain in affected areas.

Saeid places several layers of towels and other isolating materials on the client’s back.

Then a towel soaked in alcohol is placed on top and set on fire. It burns for roughly a minute before the flames are put out with a wet towel.

Saeid says the “fiery massage” works by sucking moisture out of the body.

Using your phone on the toilet can give you piles says doctor

IF you’re a person who fancies a scroll on the loo, there might be some bad news.

A doctor has warned that using your phone on the throne could give you serious

health problems, including haemorrhoids.

Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and Clinical Director, told The Sun UK sitting on the toilet for too long is a serious health risk.

“Constipation and straining to poo is a major risk factor for piles – being pregnant, chronic cough and getting older also factor.

“But so too does prolonged sitting on the loo. And while in the past, some of us took a good book into the toilet with us, these days it’s more likely to be the ever-present mobile phone.

“So, tempting while it may be to scroll through your apps while you’re waiting to perform, doctors don’t recommend it.”

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STYLE & HOME

FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR WARDROBE & HOME

Work from Home

IT’S SAFE TO SAY working from home has never been more accessible. With advances in cloud technology and video-conferencing, it’s no wonder people are choosing to stay in the comforts of their own homes.

People are now reaping the benefits of home offices by saving thousands on travel, car maintenance, professional clothing, office lunches and above all, that one coffee too many! EZ Living Furniture are sharing their top tips on how to create the perfect home office.

Know your Needs: Whether you’re a graphic designer, a journalist, or even an accountant, make a list of everything you need in order to get by! For example, if you’re a graphic designer you might need two tables. One table for your computer, and another for your artwork. Be honest with yourself and your needs. There’s nothing worse than ending up on the floor trying to accommodate space.

Sufficient Space: Speaking of space, in order to work effectively, you will need to allocate a dedicated area to your work space. Whether this is a room or a decluttered corner, it’s important to have as much separation from your living space as possible in order to be productive.

Let there be Light: The more natural light your home office has, the more productive you are. Natural light in the work place leads to reduced eye-strain, less drowsiness, improved mood, and fewer mistakes.

Personalise to Perfection: Adding your personal touch to your home office can create a warm and productive environment. Why not add a nice decorative ornament or a plant? A plant will not only look good, but it will also remove toxins from your workspace, add a sense of life, and increase humidity.

Dress up, not down: You are what you wear! In order to be the most productive you can be, it’s time to start dressing like it. If you work in your pyjamas or dressing gown, your work will most likely reflect your sleepy attire. Dress as if you are going to be meeting people and watch your work transform.

For more information on home office furniture visit www.ezlivingfurniture.ie.

Take a look at DELUXE DETAILS ONE OF IRELAND’S biggest online stores have unveiled a new collection of key trends for Autumn/Winter, and they’re brrrilliant.

The new Littlewoods Ireland collection feat u re s wa r m , e a r t hy tones and a palette of leafy hues.

Corduroy and printed silk are the fabrics of choice, with layers and texture in the form of feminine florals key to

the collection.

Cosy knits and animal print teamed with Ariana Grande-style kneehigh boots will give your wardrobe an instant injection of AW19.

As well as taking care of the casual, Littlewoods also have the glitz and glam of party season covered.

A mix of luxurious velvets and sparkly sequin pieces take centre stage this season,

with a little bit of extra shimmer is in the detail with beautiful embellishments.

M i d i d re s s e s a n d metallic co-ords, cont r a s t e d w i t h e d g y, faux-leather shorts and skirts, will also be massive this coming season.

The new range of styles from Littlewoods and the ir V By Very range are now available to shop on Littlewoodsireland.ie.

Top off your look with heavenly headbands HOT ON THE HIGH STREET this season, headbands are making a comeback in a big way.

They’ve become the perfect way to complete a look, but also to dress up a little bit on a lazier style day.

Several stores have a range of ‘Alice bands’ available in stores

now, ranging from gorgeous embellishments to the more plain velvet styles - very on trend!

Whether you’re looking to add a little glitz to your look for work, or to just keep your hair back during your downtime, here’s our top picks of what’s on offer.

From left: River Island, Penneys, New Look, Penneys, New Look, Penneys, Accessorize, V by Very

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latitude&longitude

Extinct: Part of a Northern Ireland paper £10 note

Some paper sterling notes scrapped over the border IF YOU’RE planning on spending some money in Northern Ireland any time soon, you could be in for a shock when you try to pay for something – paper £5 and £10 notes have now been withdrawn from circulation.

Effective from the start of this week, retailers can refuse to accept the paper notes at their own discretion, which could come as a shock to any ‘southerners’ who’d planned on using any Northern Ireland Sterling they’d tucked away for their next trip across the border.

The move follows a wider roll-out since February of notes made from polymer rather than paper, which are more durable, longer-lasting, provide more security features and also deliver environmental benefits.

Northern Ireland banks will continue to accept the paper notes from their own customers, while the Post Office will also accept them from customers paying into their own accounts – but ordinary retailers don’t have to accept the paper notes.

Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank and Ulster Bank have agreed they will exchange their own paper £5 and £10 notes from non-customers, up to the value of £250.

Trust Lough Eske Castle for an unforgettable stay FOR those looking to treat themselves or a loved one to a break in one of Ireland’s most stunning setttings, Donegal is sure to delight.

That’s the setting for Lough Eske Castle, which is set by the beautiful rolling foothills of the Bluestack Mountains just outside Donegal town.

The acclaimed award-winning five-star hotel has unveiled a winter sale package starting from this October 7, with a package starting at €189 for a courtyard or deluxe room (Sunday to Friday), with guests welcomed with a chilled bottle of prosecco in their room on arrival.

The package also includes one night’s accommodation with full Irish breakfast in Cedars Restaurant, €20 resort credit per person (applicable only for food and beverage purchases), and a 20% spa discount on pre-booked spa treatments which are 60 minutes or more.

Other package arrangements are also available.

For full information on the hotel and packages, see www.lougheskecastlehotel.com.

OUT AND ABOUT

TRAVEL

Try horribly tempting Hallowe’en getaways SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor WELL, it’s definitely October out there, with the miserable weather we’ve had this week, and more than enough rain to usher in chilly Autumn.

We’ve had everything but thunder and lightning in the past few days – weather that’s probably more in keeping with Hallowe’en, which will soon be here in two flaps of a bat’s wings.

With that in mind, why not start planning for a Halloween?

You’ll be saying “Fangs very much” for a stay at either of these terrific staycation destinations ...

Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore County Offaly claims the title of ‘the most haunted county in Ireland’, with a dizzying range of castles, stately homes and ancient spots to explore.

You’ll find traces of 5,000 years of history scattered about the county – and some of the best of modern comforts, too, at the Bridge House Hotel in historic Tullamore.

Itself a favourite haunt of travellers for many years, the long-established hotel has a fine history of its own, and has moved with the times to offer guests some of the best of contemporary comforts.

The Bridge House has put together a Hallowe’en mid-term package for families looking for a great break down the country.

Apart from the hotel itself, the hotel has also included tickets to Birr Castle’s Hallowe’en experience as part of its package, which includes a Pumpkin Trail, Family Quest, face painting and arts and crafts workshops daily from 9am to 5pm.

And, after a day exploring Tullamore or chasing after ghostly goings-on around the county, the whole family can enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities, including its pool, sauna, steam room and more.

Available from Sunday, October 27 to Thursday, October 31, guests can enjoy a two-night stay with breakfast each morning and one evening meal in Balcone Italiano from just €145 per adult sharing.

Alternatively, they can enjoy a three-night stay with breakfast each morning and and one evening meal from €195 per person sharing.

Children under 12 go free. This package is based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing a family room.

For further information, see www.bridgehousehoteltullamore.ie.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo Your boys and ghouls are bound to enjoy a trip to the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, which offers a great base to explore the rugged west coast.

The hotel has put together a spook-tacularly tempting family package for Hallowe’en, with something for everyone.

As part of its special Hallowe’en break deal, the four-star hotel has taken the trouble to prepare a family welcome bag for guests, with colouring books, games and treats to help children settle in.

Not only that – complimentary family passes for the Omniplex Cinema Sligo are also included, as a very modern family activity for everyone.

Back at the hotel, and the grown-ups will have plenty to keep them relaxed and entertained, too, with the luxurious

The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore offers classic comfort and contemporary luxury

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo expertly mixes modern style with traditional service

hotel’s comfort complimented by top-notch wining and dining options.

The spa and swimming pool are sure to help ease away the day’s tensions from exploring the beautiful Sligo countryside and coastline.

The hotel’s Hallowe’en package is available from

€221 per night for two adults and two children in one of the hotel’s premium family rooms, hot chocolate and cookies for the children, and a complimentary welcome drink for the parents.

It also includes a Global Explorers Welcome Bag for each child, family passes

to the Omniplex Cinema, complimentary access to Healthstyles Leisure Club, Super Buffet Breakfast on both mornings, and dinner for all the family on one evening of your choice at the AA Rosette Classiebawn Restaurant.

For further information, see www.radsligo.com.

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FOOD&DRINK

Celebrate World Egg Day with this cracker WORLD Egg Day (yes that’s actually a thing) is coming up on October 11th.

To celebrate this egg-cellent day (sorry I couldn’t help the pun), here is an egg inspired dish and it is definitely all it’s cracked up to be!

Remember to always look for the Bord Bia Quality Mark when purchasing eggs so that you know they are of the highest quality standards.

America opens its first cannabis restaurant AMERICA’S first legal cannabis café is opening in Los Angeles this October.

Lowell Cafe received a cannabis consumption license, and unlike dispensaries, customers can consume their purchases on the premises.

The restaurants motto is ‘Eat, drink, and smoke cannabis.’

Customers, who must be over 21, can also order food

Bord Bia’s Frittata with Leeks, Mushroom and Cheese

The cheese and creme fraiche add great flavour and a creamy texture to the finished dish.

Keep an eye on your frittata while it’s under the grill, you don’t want to over-cook it. It will be ready when the eggs are puffed up and the centre of the frittata is still a bit wobbly.

Serves: 4 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients

• 8 large eggs • 1 tablesp. olive oil • Knob of butter • 2 medium leeks, cleaned and finely sliced • 300g brown cap mushrooms, thinly sliced • 150g crème fraîche or sour cream • Handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped • 75g Farmhouse cheddar, grated • Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation

•Melt butter with oil in a non-stick, 25cm fry-

ing pan over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and cook for five minutes until soft b u t

from a farm-to-table menu created by Chef Andrea Drummer who has been named one of the top cannabis chefs in LA and is known for her cannabis infused dishes.

Due to current cannabis legislation, the café will not offer any fresh food infused with cannabis, however, pre-packaged lab tested cannabis infused products will be available for purchase.

‘Disney goes vegan’

not browned. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes until mushrooms have softened.

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, crème fraiche and parsley in a large bowl, mix in half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the leeks and mushrooms to the egg mixture and stir. Wipe out the pan and add a lit-

tle more oil and butter and return to a low heat.

Add the egg mixture to the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes until nearly set. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and place under a medium grill, and cook for about another 10 minutes until the top is set and golden.

Allow the frittata to cool for a couple of minutes then slide it out of the pan onto a board.

Starting this month, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida will serve more than 400 food items that are free of meat, dairy, eggs or honey.

The company said that customers had been asking for more plant-based items to be on their menus.

The company already offers plant-based food, including veggie burgers and the dairy-free Dole Whip dessert.

New menu items will include eggless Florentine at the Magic Kingdom, a hot link smokehouse sandwich at Animal Kingdom and a maple-chipotle barbecue-braised jackfruit dip at its Wilderness Lodge.

All plant-based items will be marked on the menu with a leaf icon.

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, will launch the new items next spring.

CRAFTBEERCORNER

The home of Guinness

Sham Maths - American Amber Ale Dead Centre Brewing, Athlone

disappoints with its black stuff SPREAD over seven floors, it’s easy to see why The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s number-one tourist attraction; the place is huge, with more to do and see than you could imagine, making it a truly superb place to visit.

However, the pint was off, and very bitter from start to end. I knew before I tasted it – you could see the pint ‘bounce’ around the glass, struggling to settle, which is a tell-tale sign. It was both confusing and frustrating to see so many people there to visit this attraction only to be handed a sub-par pint.

To be sure, I had two pints from different taps, and another on the lower floor, where you can have your pint engraved with an image, but none of them were anywhere near where they should.

If anything ever comes of this page, I’d hope it’s that the Storehouse gets their pint right. With almost two million people through its doors annually, and many of them sampling the stout, it’s a matter of Irish pride. @guinnessadvisor

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

The Guinness Storehouse, St James’s Gate, Dublin 8

THIS BEER has everything going for it. It has a range of colours but it’s mainly a deep hazy amber. But sometimes it takes the hue of a red ale.

It has hints of fruit and hops and a nice malty overtone to it. All in all, it is a very pleasant, balanced beer with a 6.9% ABV.

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MOTORS

Ford unveils high spec ‘Puma Titanium X’

FORD have revealed for the first time the stylish, high specification Ford Puma Titanium X model, which made its public debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.

Enhancing the new Puma’s SUV-inspired crossover offering with premium comfort and convenience technologies, the new Puma Titanium X is the first Ford to feature removable and washable seat covers that will help customers keep their premium interior feeling like new, and segment-first lumbar massage seats for ultimate comfort on the move.

Further sophisticated standard technologies include wireless charging for smartphone devices, segment-first hands-free tailgate, and a premium B&O Sound System. The Puma Titanium X also features exclusive exterior and interior details and finishes that complement the model’s seductive design. The new Ford Puma fuses stunning exterior design, bestin-class uncompromised load space, and sophisticated mild-hybrid powertrain technology for customers in Europe.

Premium style and specification; Premium specification delivered as standard brings a new degree of luxury to the compact crossover segment, enabling Puma Titanium X customers to experience Puma’s raised ride-height and confidenceenhancing driving experience in unprecedented comfort.

Mild-hybrid technology; Puma customers will be among the first to benefit from Ford’s sophisticated mild-hybrid architecture – tailored to enhance fuel efficiency while complementing Puma’s class-leading driving dynamics. EcoBoost Hybrid technology enhances Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with an 11.5 kW belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG), which enables recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.

Offered in 125 PS and 155 PS variants, the intelligent, self-regulating mild-hybrid system can utilise the stored battery charge to deliver torque substitution – reducing the amount of work required from the petrol engine for a fuel efficiency improvement of up to 9 per cent, based on WLTP analysis; or torque supplementation – increasing the total torque available from the powertrain for optimised performance.

The new Ford Puma will be available in Ford dealership from December 2019.

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Skoda Kodiaq RS – purposeful and Powerful SUV

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THE SKODA Kodiaq SUV launched in Ireland in March 2017 to unprecedented demand, and also scooped the Irish Large SUV of the Year award at the Irish Car of the Year awards 2018.

Now, following on from the success of the legendary Octavia RS, Skoda have launched their latest addition to the RS family, the Kodiaq RS. Sporting Heritage The initials RS stand for ‘Rally Sport’ and were first used in 1974 as part of the brands rally strategy.

The Skoda Kodiaq RS is the brand’s first SUV to join the elite RS circle, and carries their motorsport and rally history into a new vehicle segment. The Kodiaq RS is also the first model to bear the new, modern RS logo featuring additional red touches.

Most Powerful Skoda Ever The four- cylinder, twin-turbocharged diesel engine in the new Kodiaq RS produces 240bhp and

a hefty 500Nm of torque for impressively quick progress.

This power is transferred to the road through a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic gearbox (no manual is offered) and four-wheel drive, with the 0-100km/h sprint taking just under seven seconds to complete.

This makes the Kodiaq RS the most powerful production diesel engine car in the history of Skoda.

For drivers looking for a semi-manual feel to the DSG gearbox, paddles shifters have been fitted behind the flat-bottomed, multi-function, steering wheel.

Dynamic Sound Boost While four-cylinder diesel engines are not known for being particularly tuneful, ŠKODA has solved this by adding a Dynamic Sound Boost.

This, in effect, augments the car’s natural exhaust note with an artificial soundtrack. The result is a low grumble that’s slightly reminiscent of an old-school American V8 that gets progressively more aggressive as you go

through Comfort, Normal and Sport modes. For me, this really added an extra dimension to the overall sporty appeal of the Kodiaq RS, and is a great partypiece from Skoda.

wheels, front & rear sport bumpers in RS design, black roof rails and black exterior mirrors, black roof lining cloth, black alcantara sport seats with red stitching.

Also tinted rear windows, carbon decor instrument panel, full LED headlamps with Adaptive Frontlight System, customisable virtual cockpit display, interior ambient lighting with 10 colour selections, dynamic chassis control with drive mode select, 9.2” Columbus colour touchscreen infotainment and navigation system, speed sensitive progressive steering, and front & rear parking sensors with a rear view camera.

capability.

The Kodiaq RS handles with composure, while – due to its elevated rideheight – visibility is never an issue.

Six different driving modes ensure that the Kodaiq RS is more than ready and able for diverse road surfaces, while adding an extra dose of fun when the occasion is right.

Boot Space & Pricing The amazingly practical, versatile and spacious Skoda Kodiaq has over 2,000-litres of boot space available when all of the rear seats are folded flat, while excellent cabin space ensures generous levels of head, leg and shoulder room.

Available in 5-seat or 7-seat configurations, the Kodiaq RS is priced from €62,295 (ex-delivery).

Pricing for the Skoda Kodiaq range starts at just €32,495.

Review Car My review car was a new Skoda Kodiaq RS 2.0TDI 240bhp 4x4 DSG (automatic) which looked stunning in its Race Blue

Powerful & Responsive On the road, the new Kodiaq RS performs with the agility of a sports car, with dynamic power delivery and excellent responsive quality from

Metallic paintwork.

An outstanding array of standard equipment adorns the Kodiaq RS, with key features including stunning 20” Xtreme anthracite alloy wheels, red brake calipers and increased 17” brakes on all

both the accelerator and brake pedals.

The turbo 1) 5 orabsence 7-Seatof SUV lag during acceleration 2) Skoda’s Most Powerful Engine adds to the refined and confident nature of the RS, From 6.4l/100km 3) Fuel Consumption while terrific mid-range 4) Annual Road Tax €570 pulling power ensures safe 5)predictable Priced From €62,295 (ex-delivery) and overtaking

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The importance of the Flu Vaccination

Ways to beat the cyber scammers SOCIAL media sites are often used to lure people into signing up for free trials on products.

Here you will find some useful advice from An Garda Siochana in preventing internet fraud.

Crime Prevention Advice Keep your card in a safe place at all times. Do not leave it lying around and report it to your bank immediately if it is lost or stolen.

Keep your PIN safe. Do Not write it down, Do Not keep it with your card and Do Not give it to anyone.

Sign any new cards as soon as they arrive from your bank or card issuer. Ensure that you cut up the old cards as soon as the new ones become valid.

Cover your PIN when making in-store purchases or using an ATM. Keep your card in sight when paying for goods or services.

• Don’t open unsolicited emails.

• Don’t respond to any unsolicited email seeking personal, financial or security advice.

• Never click on a link or attachment in an unsolicited email.

• If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

Always remember that An Garda Síochána or your bank will never look for your Banking PIN number, or Password, or ask you to transfer money, or come to your home to collect your payment card, cheque book or cash.

Beware of unsolicited offers of service or benefits. Ensure that you have independently verified the identity of the person or company you are dealing with, and if that is not possible end contact immediately.

Never give any personal financial or security information to any person or company unless you have satisfied yourself that they are genuine.

Be wary if you are asked to transfer money to non-identifiable locations, such as PO Boxes or through Money Transfer companies, rather than bank accounts.

INFLUENZA (flu) is a very infectious illness caused by the flu virus. Flu affects people of all ages, with outbreaks of flu occurring almost every year.

Here you will find some important tips from the HSE on how to avoid the flu. Flu symptoms come on suddenly with a fever, muscle aches, headache and extreme tiredness.

This is different from a cold which is a much less severe illness compared to flu. A cold usually starts gradually with a sore throat and a blocked or runny nose. Symptoms of a cold are generally mild compared to flu.

Flu is unpredictable. In some instances, flu can be severe and can cause serious illness and death.

Serious breathing complications can develop, including pneumonia and bronchitis, to which older people and those with certain chronic medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to.

People may need hospital treatment and hundreds of people die from flu

each winter.

This year the seasonal (annual) flu vaccine protects against four common virus strains.

The flu virus changes each year this is why a new flu vaccine has to be given each year.

The best way to prevent flu is to get the flu vaccine.

The vaccine is recommended for ۰All those 65 years of age and over, pregnant women and those with long term medical conditions e.g. heart or lung disease ۰ All frontline healthcare workers including carers. Vaccination should ideally be undertaken in early October each year.

Flu vaccines have been used for more than 60 years worldwide and are very safe.

Flu vaccine contains killed or inactivated viruses and therefore cannot cause flu. It does, however, take 10-14 days for the vaccine to start protecting you against flu. ۰The vaccine and consultation are free to those

within the recommended groups who have a ‘Medical Card’ or ‘GP Visit Card’. ۰ GPs and pharmacists charge a consultation fee for seasonal flu vaccine to those who do not have a ‘Medical Card’ or ‘GP Visit Card’.

More information is

available from your GP, Public Health Nurse or pharmacist. www.hse.ie/flu provides details about flu vaccination, along with answers to any questions you may have about flu.

Pneumococcal vaccine If you are over 65 or

have a long term medical condition you should also ask your doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine which protects against pneumonia, if you have not previously received it.

You can get the flu vaccine at the same time as the pneumococcal vaccine.

Making retirement work for you AFTER years spent working, the onset of retirement can have a very traumatic effect on people, with many struggling to find ways to best use this new time they have on their hands.

Derek Bell, COO of The Retirement Council of Ireland provided some useful tips on how to get the most out of this new chapter in your life.

What are the common challenges that people face when they retire?

The three main challenges that people are faced with in retirement are identity, routine and relationships.

Identity can be a challenge because for many people, they describe themselves by what they do rather than by whom they are. This change may also impact the spouse/ partner whose

own identity may be categorised to that of their partner.

For a very long time, there has been a definite rhythm to life (alarm, commute, work, commute, non-work activities) five days a week, every week. When the world of work is no more, they get 50 hours per week back every week for the rest of their life.

What new routine will the retiree establish? Every day is a weekend. For many, the real issue is what to do with Derek Bell, COO their time, not of the Retirement finances at all!

Planning Council The Retirement Planning Council of Ireland suggests relationship dynamics face a challenge. Partners may now be spending more time in each other’s company than they have for years.

Beware of doing everything together as the conversation may dry up. Plan for separate as well as joint activities and conversation will thrive. Thinking, communicating and planning are key fundamentals in helping to deal with these challenges.

Think about what a typical week or month would look like. Do not plan every minute of every hour, but rather plan for chunks of time.

Discussing your ideas with spouse/ partner/ family and friends is important – don’t assume they will fit in with you (the retiree)! Be flexible, but it is important to learn to say “no” as others may assume that you (the retiree) have nothing else to do and may try to organise things. You may begin to resent them if you don’t have time to do the things you want to do.

Planning to include a purpose or a reason to get out of bed. Start with a mental challenge such as volunteering, return to education, working on, hobbies, sport, etc.

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FANTASTIC FOXES: LADIES FOOTBALL: FOXROCK Cabinteely’s own drive for five went all the way to extra time before they just about prevailed against neighbours Kilmacud Crokes to remain the county queens at Parnell Park.It was heartstopping throughout. Molly Lamb converted penalties in each half of normal time for Crokes, the second sending the game into extra time.

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REPUBLIC of Ireland star Louise Quinn is hoping to be a part of history next Tuesday as her side hope to see a record attendance in Tallaght Stadium for an Ireland women’s senior team match.

Ireland take on Ukraine at 7.30pm at the venue in their Women’s Euro 2021 qualifier. And the target is not just a win on the pitch, but to encourage more people to get behind the side in the stadium.

The former Peamount United player – now with Arsenal – said of the initiative: “It’s always important to have the support behind you when you play for your country. That’s what Irish people are so good at.

“It doesn’t matter what sport it is, when you play for your country, it’s a proud moment, and to have as much support with you in Tallaght Stadium makes wearing that green jersey all the better.”

She is an ambassador the 20x20 movement, who are central to this campaign.

Sarah Colgan, co-Founder of 20x20, said: “Sport is having a watershed moment in Irish culture and the skill of our female teams and athletes is being seen more and more.

“20x20 is joining forces with the FAI to encourage a record attendance for the women’s senior team at Tallaght Stadium for Ireland v Ukraine on October 8, a crucial qualifier for EURO 2021.

“The power of seeing crowds turn up and a stadium sell out cannot be underestimated, and the signal it sends to our younger generations is also hugely important. We want to break a record on 8 October so that sports fans - men, women, girls and boys - can be part of this mega shift and we can make history together.”

The tie will be Ireland’s first under new manager Vera Pauw. She was confirmed after the win over Montenegro in the first game of the Euro 2021

Supporters get behind the “Let’s Make History campaign. Picture: Sportsfile

qualifers, Pauw explained it has been a real team effort with her staff to confirm the squad: “I would like to thank everybody who has helped me to get this squad together because there are players who are coming back from injury and others who have developed well that we have brought in. I needed a lot of information.

“Without all the help I have had I would not have been able to get a squad together that I am comfortable with.

“But I am very comfortable now with the squad I have named. We had open talks with everybody, including Ruud Dokter, Eileen Gleeson and Sue Ronan. Dave Connell has also described every single player for me.”

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for Sept 26th Nos.1,6,9 and 14. Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 Ann Casey €50 Ann Lynam and Mick Halligan.

Next week jackpot €9,200. Joker consolation Michael O Gorman . BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm. Well done to Tony Dillons U.16 and Bill Hayden’s Junior A Camogie teams on 2 good championship wins. Senior Camogie play Ballyboden next Sunday away, Junior A play St. Vincent’s away and Junior B v Beann Eadair at home.

Best wishes to Emma Lane and Tony Dillon who will manage the minor camogie championship team. Minor Hurling Championship Clontarf 1-17 BSJ 2-14 . 2 late goals by our minors to draw level.

Our adult hurling draw is going well.

Purchase your tickets from Seán lane, Brian Sutton, Dara Taaffe or Ken Sheehan. Great prizes 1st prize €3500 2nd prize €2000 3rd prize €1000 4th prize €500 and 5th prize €250. Good championship week for our Lady Footballers . Senior B’s beat Lucan Sarsfields, Under 16’s beat Round Towers, Under 15A’s beat St Judes and under 15B’s beat Na Fianna. Next Sunday Senior A’s play St Peregrines in Marlay and Senior B’s play Finfal Ravens away in Rolestown both games at 2:00 pm. Mixed results for our Adult Football teams in the Championship.

Our Seniors were beaten by a strong St. Vincent’s side. They had a good season however finishing mid table in Div 1 League and retaining their A Championship status. The Junior A team were beaten by Kilmacud Crokes and lost out on a quarter final place on score difference. The Junior B’s lost to St Judes. The Junior C team got a walk over in their division and now qualify for the last 16.

Next Sunday our Junior A team play in the promotional playoff V St Oliver Plunketts in Martin Savage Pk with a 11 am. throw in. This is a crucial match for the team and club where a win would guarantee promotion to Div 4 and give us Senior and Intermediate status in Football for the 1st time. . All support welcome.

CUALA IT’S THAT time of the year again, knockout Championship so we’re looking for you all to get your colours out again and be the 16th man to help drive the lads on to another Senior Co Final.

A brilliant week for our Senior Hurlers who have progressed to the ‘’Semi Finals’’ of the Senior Hurling Championship, it was perhaps our best team display since our epic All-Ireland victory.

What was especially pleasing was the superb support we had at the match, in particular the large number of kids cheering-on their heroes.

The kids pitch invasion is always a great sight.

The recent Huawei sponsored coaching camps have helped to develop much stronger connections

between the senior hurlers and the kids.

In the other championship matches, our Senior ‘’B’’ won their relegation playoff v St Olaf’s in Shankill and we’re delighted that they’ve retained Senior ‘’B’’ status again next year, which is vital to our progress.

In the various league campaigns, due to having so many senior players with Dublin, we had to take players up from our second squad, despite this, our AHL 4 (A) hurling team are in the promotional playoff v St Vincents.

Also in AHL 4, our third team have a relegation playoff v Ballinteer St Johns.

Plus, in AHL 8 our fourth team are in a league playoff away to Lucan on the 8th October at 7,30pm #backingcuala

SOCCER: DLR SIDE SUCCUMB TO CRUEL LATE WINNER AMID THE

Waves washed out by Galway WNL DLR Waves Galway WFC  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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DLR Waves were denied a morale-boosting result in torrential rain at Jackson Park last week as they conceded a cruel late winner at home to Galway.

In the second of three games in seven days for Graham Kelly’s side, the Kilternan side put in one of their best performances of the season but went down to a 2-1 defeat.

Sub Sophie O’Donoghue had levelled up for Waves early in the second half after former Irish international Méabh De Búrca had given Galway the lead from the spot.

Waves had a succession of chances to win it as they dominated the second half but were hit with a suckerpunch when the visitors grabbed a winner five minutes from time through Aoife Thompson.

A youthful Waves side began the game with three at the back and 16-yearold Nicole Keogh at right

wing-back, but disaster struck inside five minutes as De Búrca converted from the spot.

Galway controlled the majority of the first half and, though Waves had chances through Kerri Letmon and Catherine Cronin, and could easily have led by more going into the break.

Sinead Donovan had already been denied by an excellent Róisín McGovern block and blasted another shot over when she was denied by the width of the crossbar.

Waves failed to fully clear a set-piece and the winger controlled the ball before unleashing a volley that crashed back off the woodwork and ran to safety.

The second half was a mirror image of the first and an excellent effort from half-time sub O’Donoghue made it all square in the 50th minute.

Cronin forced Galway keeper Abbie Ronayne into a good save while O’Donoghue was unlucky to see her long-range effort saved.

There looked likely to be only one winner as Waves poured forward in the final stages, with striker Leanne Payne introduced to unlock the Galway defence, but they were hit on the break late on.

Chloe Singleton’s rightwing cross looked set to creep into the top corner, forcing Eve Badana to tip clear, but Thompson was well-placed to finish with an impressive diving header.

Saturday saw Waves

travel to champions Wexford Youths for their third game of the week and a fatigued side took the lead early on through O’Dononghue once more.

Goals from Ciara Rossiter and Rianna Jarrett put Youths in front at the break before Edel Kennedy and an own goal made it 4-1, but Waves fought back with Niamh Prior netting her first for the club.

Futher goals from Jarrett and a double from Lauren Kelly saw the champions

run out 7-2 winners and Waves will welcome the international break this week.

Ireland’s under-19 squad to face Ukraine, Montenegro and the Netherlands in European Championship qualifying will features two Waves players.

Defender McGovern and midfielder Nadine Clare have made the cut for Dave Connell’s side, who travel to the Netherlands for a triple header finishing against the hosts.

DSDAC’s record entry list

The record field for the Spirit Sandyford 5k prepare at the start line.

A RECORD field of over 800 refused to let a last minute downpour drown their spirits at this year’s record-breaking Spirit Sandyford 5k.

In its fifth year, the Spirit Sandyford 5k is hosted by Dundrum South Dublin AC. It’s a significant fundraiser for the club as it advances with its ambitious plans for a multi-sports campus in the St Thomas estate which will cater for all athletics disciplines as well as many other sports.

For the fourth year, Rob Corbally was first across the line, with 15.40 this year; he was followed by Ian Conroy (Raheny Shamrocks) and

David Willis. First woman to finish was Malika Hammani (Cabinteely Hill Harriers) with 19:33, followed by Jennifer O’Sullivan and Geraldine Lacey (also Cabinteely Hill Harriers). The leading mens’ teams were Team M1 1, followed by Roughan and O’Donovan 1 and BD Sharps 1. Top women’s teams were Cabinteely Hill Harriers 1 followed by Speedy Dirtbirds 1 and the Winning Dirtbirds 1.

The leading mixed team, Flipdish 1, followed

by Milltown Physiotherapy 1 and Cabinteely Hill Harriers X1.

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DLR Waves Roisin McGovern and Nadine Clare both received Irish call-ups this week

HOCKEY: RATHFARNHAM CLUB BOUNCE BACK FROM UCD LOSS

Three Rock back on form for major Euro challenge MEN’S EY HOCKEY LEAGUE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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LASER VISION

Murphy returns to her Rio silver medal boat ANNALISE Murphy has confirmed her return to the laser radial discipline, the boat she won Olympic silver in 2016.

The decision follows the announcement last week that her 49erFX campaign with Katie Tingle had come to an end.

The Rathfarnham woman will now battle with Aoife Hopkins and Aisling Keller in Irish trials in international regattas to try and earn her place in the Irish boat in the Olympics.

THREE Rock Rovers came back twice in the first quarter from a goal behind to beat Banbridge 5-2 with a sharp performance as they bounced back from last week’s shock opening loss to newly-promoted UCD. Bruce McCandless gave Bann the perfect start when he turned and shot home after collecting a great ball from Magee. But the lead lasted for just 30 seconds as Rovers went straight to the other end and Harry Morris tapped in at the far post for the equaliser.

In the 16th minute, from the first penalty corner of the game, Philip Brown hammered home to make it 2-1. But the Rathfarnham side levelled straight from the restart, Ben Walker diving to deflect the ball home from close range.

Walker got his second on the half-hour mark, this time from an excellent penalty corner variation. Two minutes into the second-half, the hosts had a let-off when a brilliant effort from Ross Canning crashed off the underside of the bar.

But with 11 minutes left, Rovers got their reward when, with Bann committed to attack, Jody Hosking fired home after playing a one-two with Canning.

Sam Grace made it 5-2 from a set-piece in the last minute to complete the scoring and a bad day at the office for the home team.

The win came seven days before Three Rock take on Scotland’s Grange in the Euro Hockey League KO16 round in Barcelona.

The Dubliners will be bidding to become Ireland’s first club to win a knockout tie in the competition which features 20 of the continent’s best clubs, hailing from 11 different countries.

And new boss Elun Hack says the Bann win has them in a really positive mindset for their

Three Rock’s Jody Hosking and Harry Morris celebrate Sam Grace’s goal. Picture: Billy Pollock

date with Grange.

“The lads really put in some serious effort, delighted for them to have gotten the result they worked really hard for!” he added.

“It was a massive confidence boost before next weekend; the team is buzzing after that, and it will hopefully stand us in good stead

for Barcelona!”

Should Rovers win on Saturday morning, they will be up against either Germany’s Rot-Weiss Koln - winners in 2017 - or Belgium’s Beerschot who feature Irish man Sam O’Connor along with World Cup winner Arthur de Sloover.

Salmo Metro and U-20’s road success RUGBY

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DLSP enjoyed some fruitful journeys on the road in their respective competitions, running up two wins out of three from the opening days of their respective competitions.

First up, on Saturday, their Dublin Metro League 7 side began their campaign with victory over UCD RFC at Belfield, a three-try salvo early in the second half seeing the game turn decisively in favour of the visitors who ran out 36-7 winners.

Sunday saw the J1s travel to Longford RFC in the Leinster

League and, despite being well in the game for the first hour, the home side pulled clear in the final quarter and registered a bonus point win, 25-3.

The result of the weekend for the Kilternan club came at Stradbrook Road when their Under-20 side took on Blackrock College RFC in a qualifier for Divison 2 of the JP Fanagan League. Five first-half tries saw the visitors take a 31-0 lead into halftime and a further two would follow in the second half with Blackrock finally breaching the Salmo lines at the death for a final score of Blackrock 7 DLSP 45.

The final round of JP Fanagan

qualification takes place next Sunday as DLSP take on Corinthians at Kirwan Park (3pm kickoff),

and a win would be enough to secure qualification for the home side.

DLSP Under-20’s Stephen Meagher breaks through for a try

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FOOTBALL: KILMACUD CONTINUE UNBEATEN SFC CAMPAIGN

KILMACUD CROKES IN LADIES Football, hard luck to the Senior Ladies who lost to Foxrock/Cabinteely, 3.8 to 2.13, in the Championship Final.

This was a thrilling close game which went to extra time and the girls and their management team did themselves and the club proud. The crowd support at the game was fabulous. In men’s football, well done to all 6 teams who have qualified for the Championship Quarter-Finals!

The Senior 1 team will play Clontarf after their 2.19 to 1.10 victory over St. Sylvester’s.

The Intermediates had a bye. The Junior 1 team topped their group after they beat Ballinteer, 3.9 to 0.9.

The Junior 3 team narrowly lost to Ballyboughal, 1.13 to 2.11, but still qualify for the Quarter-Finals.

The Junior 4 team received a walkover from Geraldine Moran’s and top their group.

The Junior 5 team also topped their group after their narrow 1.12 to 1.11 victory over Scoil Ui Chonaill.

In Hurling, well done to the Minor A team who beat Castleknock 6.16 to 1.18 this morning. They now qualify for a Semi-Final against St. Vincent’s. Well done also to the Minor B Hurlers who beat Commercials, 4.8 to 0.13.

Hard luck to the Minor D Hurlers who lost to Castleknock, 2.7 to 3.14. In Camogie, well done to the Senior 2 team who drew with Naomh Mearnog, 3.8 to 2.11, in their 5th and final group game.

They now qualify for the Semi-Finals next week. Hard luck to the Junior 3 team who well beaten by St. Finians.

SHANKILL THE CLUB Chase the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s pub there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Mary Merriman. This week’s jackpot is €1150.

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

The weekend club action was somewhat curtailed however there was some brilliant Camogie on Sunday with our under 8 blitz games.

The Shankill GAA Club is going to HELL & BACK next Sunday 6th October. Last chance to get your registration forms and sponsorship cards from committee members or on line on our website.

Our juvenile Academy which is for boys and

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

For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123.

The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902.

For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill. dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746.

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Crokes storm into quarters

SFC GROUP STAGES  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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KILMACUD Crokes maintained their unbeaten run to advance to the quarter-finals of the Senior Football 1 Championship, but there was disappointment for Ballinteer St John’s who missed out on the knockout stages at the weekend.

The reigning champions finished top of Group 1, thanks to an impressive 2-19 to 1-10 win over St Sylvester’s on Friday night at Parnell Park.

Jonny Magee’s charges led throughout, scoring a goal in either half with Pat Burke and Ciaran Russell finding the net.

The Stillorgan outfit burst out of the blocks and led by 0-5 to 0-0, with Burke firing their opening three points, before Hugh Kenny and Shane Horan added to Crokes tally.

Alex Wright opened Sylvester’s account in the 11th minute, and Syl’s cut the gap to three points by the 14th minute with Daniel Brennan and Ross Hazley on target.

The margin between the sides remained at three points in the 25th minute. But Burke’s goal soon-after provided the springboard for Crokes.

They led by 1-10 to 0-6 at the interval, and moved 12 points clear on the restart.

Burke, Callum Pearson

METEORS READY TO SOAR Southside club wins Pat Clarke Memorial

TRINITY Meteors will begin their national

women’s division one basketball campaign this weekend with a date against Griffith College Templeogue on Saturday at 5pm in Nord Anglia International School in Sandyford.

Meteors had a bye weekend, giving them a game in hand on the other sides in the northern conference.

The southside club prepared for the season in strong fashion with success at the Pat Clarke Memorial tournament which they hosted a fortnight ago, beating Swords Thunder in the final on a 59-47 scoreline. Earlier in the day, they also beat the UL Huskies 61-37, giving a big boost for the season ahead.

(2), Shane Cunningham and Kenny added fine points.

Syl’s first score of the second half came from a Jack Whelan 43rd minute free as they worked hard but Crokes moved 15 points clear, thanks in part to Russell’s goal.

Despite Wright netting a 55th minute penalty it was mere consolation for Sylvester’s.

Goals cost Ballinteer St John’s, as St Vincent’s claimed a 4-13 to 1-10 win in Group 4 at Monastery Road, Clondalkin.

The Marino side netted two goals in either half, including a brace inside the first eight minutes after the interval, on the way to a 12-point win.

A strong middle third was central to this St Vincent’s win.

Despite Ballinteer opening the game brightly, Vin’s soon settled and took control on the score-board.

The sides traded points early on, before Ballinteer opened up a 0-3 to 0-1 lead after eight minutes.

However, Ballinteer wouldn’t score again until the 25th minute, as St Vincent’s added 2-6 unanswered.

Enda Varley and Tomás Quinn both found the back of the St. John’s net to opened up a 2-7 to 0-3 lead, before Ballinteer rallied.

Aaron Bradshaw ended the scoring dead-lock with a point, before an Aodhán Clabby goal ensured a 2-7

to 1-4 interval score-line.

The sides traded points on the restart, before Diarmuid Connolly grabbed St. Vincent’s third goal, and then Varley added his second.

This helped Vincent’s build up a 4-10 to 1-6 lead after 46 minutes.

Although Ballinteer outscored their opponents by 0-4 to 0-3 in the final quarter, they couldn’t find the goals they craved, as Vincent’s held out for a 12-point victory.

Kilmacud Crokes now face Clontarf in the quarter-finals, with Ballyboden St. Enda’s v Na Fianna; St. Judes v St Vincent’s; and Castleknock v Thomas Davis the other last-eight pairings.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: EXTRA TIME REQUIRED TO SEPARATE SOUTHSIDE RIVALS FOOTBALL Composure crucial for Foxrock’s Connolly and Murphy

Fox force five Foxrock Cabinteely celebrate their success. Picture: GAAPics.com

DLGFA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Foxrock Cabinteely Kilmacud Crokes  DAIRE WALSH sport@dublingazette.com

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FOXROCK Cabinteely’s own drive for five went all the way to extra time before they just about prevailed against neighbours Kilmacud Crokes to remain the county queens at Parnell Park.

It was heart-stopping throughout.

Molly Lamb converted penalties in each half of normal time for Crokes, the second sending the game into extra time.

The prospect of a draw at the end of 80 minutes loomed large, until Amy Connolly stepped up to the mark with a brace of points to seize the day for Foxrock.

Both teams had to deal with short turnarounds, coming through semi-final encounters at Bray Emmet’s the Monday before – Crokes were convincing winners against St Sylvester’s, Foxrock overcame an early deficit to squeeze past Thomas Davis.

On a dirty, rainy night in Parnell, there was a ferocious pace and intensity to the final. After Foxrock inside forward Jodi Egan fired over at a tight-angle, Crokes immediately responded through the influential Michelle Davoren.

Following a lung-bursting break, Foxrock midfielder Laura Nerney added her name to the scoresheet. Nevertheless, their Stillorgan counterparts were

hell-bent on making the most of their first appearance on this stage.

The probing Davoren released Rutledge on goal and she displayed remarkable composure to fire beyond the reach of Aoife Tarpey for the opening goal. They subsequently extended their lead with a pointed Rutledge free. As expected, Foxrock found their feet as the action progressed.

The industrious Connolly raised a white flag from a tight-angle and, having capitalised on approach work from Amy Ring and Aisling Murphy, Egan kicked to an empty net on 18 minutes. However, the holders suffered a set-back moments later, when Murphy was yellow-carded.

In her absence, they suffered a fresh blow when a foul on Julia Buckley led to a Crokes penalty; Lamb dispatched to the net.

This threw down the gauntlet to Foxrock, who were briefly reduced to 13 players as a consequence of Connolly’s sin-binning in the 29th-minute. Yet with Crokes posting five wides during the opening period, they remained in contention.

Indeed, Connolly and Claffey efforts saw Foxrock restore parity in time for the interval (1-5 to 2-2).

Crokes settled on the resumption with another Rutledge free, but the Foxrock challenge kicked into gear.

Full-forward Amy Ring made no mistake with a clinical finish past the stranded Fleming and she quickly added a free;

an Egan score put them four clear.

Crokes kept them honest with Laura Kane hitting the side-netting while Davoren and Rutledge continued to fly the flag up front.

But a Connolly free off her trusty left boot, Foxrock moved into a seemingly insurmountable five-point buffer.

Once again, though, Kilmacud displayed incredible resilience. A brace of Rutledge frees left just three points between the teams deep into stoppagetime and, after consulting with his umpires, McNulty subsequently awarded a second penalty to Kilmacud.

The ice-cool Lamb again came up with

the goods, ensuring 20 additional minutes would be needed.

Mia Jenning returned to the fray for a six-minute spell – having earlier been substituted – as a blood replacement and rounded off an incisive attack with a fine point on the turn.

Ring had also previously left the field but re-emerged in the nick of time to kick an equalising point.

It kept it level and impossible to predict a winner. Foxrock eventually dug deep to maintain their grip as Connolly’s continued high work-rate around the middlethird and her two-point salvo off placedballs created some final daylight.

Kilmacud Crokes’ Aoife Kane on the attack. Picture: GAAPics.com

FOXROCK Cabinteely’s Aisling Murphy and Amy Connolly pointed to their side’s cool heads under extreme duress as they grabbed their fifth DLGFA senior championship title on Saturday night after extra time.

“We just had to show [our composure],” Murphy said.

“The girls did really well and the experience showed. We kept composed and did the little things right, keeping the ball when we needed to.

“Everyone stood up and performed in extra time. You can’t say one person alone did it – all the subs, everyone – they all had their part to play and we are like family; it was super.”

Captain Connolly agreed: “It showed our experience at the end.

“We had given a few sloppy balls away and there were times Crokes could have got through. But the leadership in the back, we all went for it.

“The subs that came in – the management made great decisions all the way. It was a sloppy day, bad weather, extra time and anyone could have won but thank God we did.

“It is a derby for us with Crokes, whether it is cup or league or championship.

“You always get the same, always a battle.

We knew, even at five points up, the game wasn’t over.

“They showed their class to get it back to a draw but thankfully we came out the other side.”

They are back in action on Saturday in Leinster against Westmeath’s St Mary’s at 2pm.

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Southsiders help Dubs double paint town blue  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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THOUSANDS turned out for Dublin’s double AllIreland Senior Football winning celebrations in Merrion Square on Sunday, with plenty of South Dublin stars among those honoured at the official homecoming organised

by Dublin City Council.

Players from both the senior men’s and ladies football squads were honoured at the Mansion House, before travelling to Merrion square where 16,000 fans gathered for the all-ticket event.

It was the first time both the senior men’s and ladies footballers shared the stage for such an event.

The men’s side were celebrating their historic five-in-a-row All-Ireland success; with the ladies honoured after delivering All-Ireland silverware for the third year in-a-row for the first time.

Reflecting on the year, Player of the Month for September Con O’Callaghan said it was nice to get a full campaign in this year.

“It was the first time I got to play in the National League, because I was with the club previously,” the Cuala clubman said.

“That was a different challenge for me, so that was great. Then the few Super-8 games were great, and obviously to come back after the draw against Kerry the first day, it was amazing to come out on top. It was a brilliant year!”

The Dublin senior teams enjoy their homecoming on Merrion Square last Sunday. Pictures: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

“We want to be role models for young boys and

girls. Sport plays a huge role in our lives and it’s just so special that we have this group together“ One of Kilmacud Crokes rising stars, Cian O’Connor, was delighted to be involved in the setup.

“It’s incredible,” he said. “It’s just a privilege to represent the group when you get the chance and just being a part of it is brilliant.”

Davey Byrne was one of the heroes of this AllIreland win, popping up from his defensive berth to score a point in the final replay.

“I was surprised as anyone when it went over, but I’m delighted!” the Naomh Olaf clubman said.

“This is my seventh year on the panel, so I’ve been around for a long time. Year-on-year with the training, you get it in the bank, and you get better and better.”

Dublin ladies joint vice-captain Sinead Goldrick said it was brilliant to see such support.

“We are proud, we love

our sport,” the FoxrockCabinteely player said.

“There was 56,000 at the All-Ireland final, and all of the people here today. We want to be role models for young boys and girls. Sport plays a huge role in our lives and it’s just so special that we have this group together.

Ballinteer St John’s Orlagh Nolan said it was great to see such a crowd.

“It’s absolutely incredible to see everyone coming out. You wouldn’t

really imagine when you start out that this is a day that you are going to have – but it’s unbelievable.”

T h e se we re se n t i ments echoed by Cuala’s Jennifer Dunne and Kilmacud’s Rachel Fleming.

“It’s great. The numbers are huge and it’s just great to see everyone out supporting us and the lads – it’s just a great weekend and a great day for Dublin Gaelic football,” Dunne said.

Fleming added: “[Playing for Dublin] is always something you think about. I was playing on the underage teams, and when I got the call it was so nerve-wracking coming in.

“Everyone else is there and you are the new kid and you have to get used to everything that’s happening, but everyone is so inclusive.

“We are a team and everyone takes care of each other.”