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‘Lack of action’ over vacant houses blasted 19 empty properties in Clondalkin

MARK O’BRIEN

SOUTH Dublin County Council havse been slammed for a “lack of action” on vacant properties.

Clondalkin councillor Madeleine Johansson (PBP) made the comments

following a motion at the Clondalkin Area Committee.

The official report revealed that 19 vacant properties had been identified in Clondalkin, but officials said that the locations or actions taken could not be made public.

Cllr Johansson called for urgent action to be taken to bring the properties into use.

She said: “It is no longer acceptable for any property owner to speculate on empty units or sites. I urge members of the public to report any vacant homes in your area to vacanthomes.ie.”

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Alarm over crime rise RESIDENTS in Newcastle and Rathcoole are calling for increased Garda resources to combat an increase in crime in the area.

Rathcoole businesses have reported an increase in break-ins recently, while there have been reports of drug dealing in Newcastle.

Residents have held several meetings in relation to the issue but say there has been no change in the situation.

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‘NEWCASTLE AND RATHCOOLE RESIDENTS AT THEIR WITS’ END’

Increase in crime leads to call for more gardai MARK O’BRIEN

RESIDENTS in Newcastle and Rathcoole are calling for increased garda resources to combat an increase in crime in the area.

Rathcoole businesses have reported an increase in break-ins recently, while there have been reports of drug dealing in Newcastle.

Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) tabled a motion calling for South Dublin County Council to write to Clondalkin garda station and the Minister for Justice to take action on the issue.

Cllr Timmons told Dublin Gazette that one business had been broken in to several times in recent months.

He said: “The problem is, Rathcoole garda station is open from 10am to 8pm, so after 8pm you’re put through to Clondalkin garda station but nor-

mally it’s Ballyfermot that responds and it takes about 45 minutes for Ballyfermot to get up to Rathcoole.”

Cllr Timmons added that residents have reported an increase in drug dealing in the Newcastle area.

“Around Newcastle, because there’s no garda on the beat and there’s no sign of a guard, it seems to have become general knowledge in the area that drug dealers are going up to the Newcastle area because there’s no guards there,” he said.

“There’s been an increase in people coming in to the area to use drugs and to sell drugs and the residents up there have had enough.

“They’re just at their wits’ end.”

Residents have held several meetings in relation to the issue but say there has been no change in the situation.

“The reality is, with

the garda station, there were five guards on each shift and it’s now down to, I think three,” said Cllr Timmons. It’s a part-time garda station. It closes at 8pm and doesn’t open until 10am.

“Rathcoole and Newcastle are two of the biggest growing areas in the whole

of South Dublin.

“There’s new houses, new businesses and developments but with that comes additional crime and additional anti-social behaviour.

“What they (the residents) want is garda on the beat. They want a situation that when you ring a

guard, a guard will arrive.”

South Dublin County Council have confirmed they will be writing to the Superintendent of Clondalkin garda station and the Minister for Justice on the issue and will notify the Clondalkin Area Committee of their responses.

Making a start on getting active

WITH the beginning of school term and a return for families, safefood, the HSE and Healthy Ireland are encouraging parents to reduce the amount of screen time their children are having, become more active and start them on the way to a healthier life.

The ‘START’ campaign encourages families to make a ‘play pact’ by committing as a family to pause for play and spend less time on their screens.

The website www.makeastart.ie provides lots of simple ideas on getting active in and around the home and ways to make a positive, healthy start. Pictured at the launch is Eabha Scully, from Clontarf and Kyle Doyle from Killester. Picture: Andres Poveda

FASTNews Open-mic night at the Laurels THE Dolcain’s Cellar openmic night will be launched at the Laurels, Clondalkin this evening (Thursday).

The night welcomes singers, songwriters, poets, comedians and actors who want to perform in public for five to 15 minutes.

The night will run from 7pm to 10pm on the last Thursday of each month for September, October and November.

No prior registration is needed. Simply show up ready to perform and with an instrument if needed.

Local poets Kasey Shelley and Diarmuid Fitzgerald and two musicians Shay Nolan and Eoin O Broin are behind the initiative.

Both Kasey and Diarmuid perform regularly at the Circle Sessions openmic in the International bar in Dublin city centre and have been involved in the After Dark writers’ club in Clondalkin Library.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/dolcanscellar/

Lucan College to hold Open Afternoon LUCAN Community College will open its doors to the local community for an Open Afternoon today.

This hugely popular day offers a chance for prospective students and their parents to get a sense of life in the college.

There will be practical displays and demonstrations in a range of subjects from Technology to Home Economics, exhibitions by the Physical Education department, Art displays, live music from Music students and much more.

The whole staff of the college say they are looking forward to welcoming any interested 4th, 5th and 6th class students and their parents to experience a day in the life of Lucan Community College from 4pm to 5.30pm.

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CLONDALKIN: EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO PROMOTION OF POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH

Colaiste Bride named Cycle Against Suicide ambassador school A CLONDALKIN school has been named a Cycle Against Suicide Ambassador School in recognition of the work they do in raising mental health awareness. Colaiste Bride picked up the award at a ceremony held at The Honourable Society of King’s Inns on Wednesday, September 12.

The awards recognise the immense efforts of 99 schools around the island of Ireland who have completed the Ambassador Schools’ Programme and became actively involved in mental health promotion.

Minister Helen McEntee, author and mental health expert Dr Harry Barry, author, actor and musician Adam Weaver presented the awards.

Colaiste Bride was represented at the event by teachers Ms Dixon and Ms Kinsella and students Morena Bramley and Kiara O’Keeffe.

Ms Dixon said the school are very proud of their achievements.

“The Ambassador Schools Awards ceremony was a great day,” she said.

“It’s wonderful to attend such a positive event and have the efforts of the students recognised.

“Our participation in the Programme has had an enormously positive impact on our school community, fostered a school-wide approach to the promotion of positive mental health and provided incredible opportunities for student leadership.”

The Ambassador Schools’ Programme is one aspect of a wide range of Cycle Against Suicide initiatives and programmes.

It involves the completion of “Five Gears” over the course of a year, all of which are aimed at raising awareness of the message that “It’s OK not to feel OK; and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help”.

The programme provides a framework for schools to integrate mental health activities into the school plan, and rewards schools who go the extra mile.

More information on the Ambassador School Programme is available on www.cycleagainstsuicide.com

Dr Harry Barry with students Morena Bramley and Kiara O’Keeffe

Local students support deep-ocean research MARK O’BRIEN

WEST Dublin secondary schools are supporting one of the boldest deep-ocean research projects ever to be undertaken in Europe.

The SEA-SEIS project, led by Dr Sergei Lebedev from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) was launched last week from Cobh, County Cork.

The project team will explore the farthest depths of the Atlantic Ocean, using 18 state-of-the-art ocean bottom seismometers to measure movement at the ocean floor, hundreds of kilometres off the coast of Ireland.

In the leadup to the launch, secondary schools

from across the country were invited to put forward names for each of the seismometers.

The winning entries hailing from West Dublin included; ‘Sebastian’, after the character in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Maude’, after Maude Delap (1866 – 1953), the Irish marine biologist, both proposed

by St Joseph’s College, Lucan.

Other winning entries included ‘Quakey’ as proposed by Pobalscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown and ‘Wilson’, after Tuzo Wilson, a geophysicist who made important contributions to the theory of plate tectonic and the ball from ‘Castaway’, as proposed

by Kingswood Commu-

nity College, Dublin 24.

Through ongoing social media output and shipto-classroom video links, schools will be able to follow the progress of the RV Celtic Explorer and the deployment of the seismometers, over the next three weeks.

Speaking at this week’s launch, professor Chris Bean, senior professor of Geophysics and director of the DIAS School of Cosmic Physics, thanked the students for their contributions.

He said: “As originally discovered by DIAS and collaborators in the late 1980s, and subsequently confirmed by the Marine Institute/Geological Survey Ireland, Ireland has an

At the launch in Cobh were: Mick Smyth, Raffaele Bonadio, Janneke De Laat, lead researcher Dr Sergei Lebedev, DIAS, Clara Gomez Garcia and Laura Berdi. Picture: Cathal Noonan

ocean territory 10 times larger than its terrestrial landmass.

“There are geological, oceanographic, and biological processes that interact on a daily basis in this vast territory but, until now, have been poorly understood due to a lack of observational equipment.

“For the first time, through the SEA-SEIS project we will be able to make long-term direct observations of the interactions between our oceans and solid Earth in this region. “‘Sebastian’, ‘Maude’, ‘Quakey’ and ‘Wilson’ will record the tiny vibrations of the Earth caused by seismic waves, generated

by earthquakes and by the ocean waves.

As the waves propagate through the Earth’s interior on their way to the seismic stations, they

accumulate information on the structure of the Earth that they encounter.

The equipment is being deployed on a mission on the RV Celtic Explorer over

the next three weeks, with the ship returning to dock in Galway on October 7.

Further information about SEA-SEIS is available at https://sea-seis.ie/

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OPERATION IRENE: MOVE TO COMBAT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OVER HALLOWEEN PERIOD

Gardai increase patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour in area MARK O’BRIEN mobrien@dublingazette.com

GARDAI in Lucan and Clondalkin are to continue to increase patrols in the area to combat antisocial behaviour coming up to Halloween.

An Garda Siochana in the DMR West Division have announced they are to extend ‘Operation

Irene’ over the Halloween period in order to increase patrols of local parks and open spaces.

The operation is credited as being successful in curbing anti-social behaviour in the area.

Local TD John Curran welcomed the news.

Deputy Curran was commenting after a t te n d i n g t h e Jo i n t

Policing Committee of DMR West and South Dublin County Council earlier this month.

He said: “Increased Garda patrols of our parks and open spaces over the Halloween period are to be welcomed. “‘Operation Irene’ was a very successful operation that was implemented by the gardai

over the summer months to tackle public order issues, where particular emphasis was placed on our local parks and open areas in an attempt to prevent anti-social and criminal activity.

“This operation was particularly successful and proved a deterrent towards persons who previously engaged in anti-social and criminal activity in areas such as Fonthill, and Liffey Valley shopping centre, Griffeen Park, in the environs of the shops at Ballyowen, Hillcrest and Lucan shopping centre according to the gardai.”

Deputy Curran said he hoped the extension of the operation would be

Anti-social behaviour is particularly bad during Halloween celebrations

of benefit to the entire community.

“The gardai have now confirmed that a full policing plan, includi n g a n ex te n s i o n to ‘Operation Irene’ will be in operation during the Halloween period to combat similar antisocial behaviour and to improve community confidence in the area and in our local parks and recreational spots,” he said.

Business Watch programmes and Ne ighbourhood Watch Groups are also operational in Clondalkin Village, Lucan, Rathcoole, Saggart and Citywest areas and the Garda Late Night Leagues will commence in November in conjunction with the FAI and SDCC; all of which are part of the gardai’s policing plan for the area.”

He added that he hoped

to see further extensions to the operation beyond the Halloween period.

“Local residents deserve to feel safe in their local parks and open spaces; therefore I welcome the extension of ‘Operation Irene’ by an Garda Siochana and I will call for its continued extension in our area in order to provide continued safety and prevention of anti-social behaviour.”

Horse Aware Week to educate children about responsible horse ownership SOUTH Dublin Mayor Mark Ward will officially launch Fettercairn Horse Aware Week at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 29 in Fettercairn Youth Horse Project.

This is an educational week which is a joint project of the Dublin Region Horse Welfare Working Group - Education Task Group.

The aim of the group is to educate children about responsible horse ownership and the issues and needs of urban horses.

The event will involve a presentation in Primary and Post Primary Schools in the Tallaght area and culminates in an Open Day at the Fettercairn Youth Horse Project on Saturday, September 29 from 11am to 3pm.

The Open Day will include speakers and demonstrations from Army Equitation School, RACE Academy, Horse Racing Ireland, Irish School of Farriery, Saoirse Saddlery & Fettercairn Youth Horse Project.

This is the second Horse Aware Week to be run by the group following on the success of the Clondalkin pilot project last April where over 800 students and young people where reached during the week.

This week is part of a concerted effort to increase awareness about responsible horse ownership in the Dublin area spearheaded by the DRHWWG (Dublin Region Horse Welfare Working Group), which is a regional group established last year by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and South Dublin County Council.

The focus is on animal welfare and equine legislation, indiscriminate breeding, education and awareness relating to urban horse projects and programmes.

Entry to the Open Day is free of charge but places must be booked first through https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fettercairn-youth-horse-project-open-daytickets-50390210476

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Rachel Ryan

Marwa Ali and Tara O’Connor

Enjoying their Debs night at St Joseph’s College Alex Merny and Hannah Murphy. Pictures: Simon Peare

Shauna Duffy, Cathal McManmon, Emily Larki, and Jordan Tackaberry

Sukwei Wan and Raphael Caras

Gabrielle Fullam and Owen Buckley

Marina Tsiogas and Conor Devereux

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TRANSPORT: ‘THE NTA MUST TAKE ON BOARD FEEDBACK’

Public urged to speak on BusConnects plans MARK O’BRIEN

A LOCAL TD is calling for the plan to overhaul Dublin’s bus service to be put before the public for final approval following the consultation phase.

Fianna Fail Dublin spokesperson John Lahart has said that the BusConnects plan to reconfigure bus services across Dublin must ultimately better reflect the transport needs of passengers and commuters before it is introduced.

The deputy was commenting ahead of a Fianna Fail Private Members Business motion on the issue which was debated in Dail Eireann last week.

Concerns He said: “The clear majority of Dubliners recognise the need to transform the capital’s public bus network to more efficiently

Fianna Fail Dublin spokesperson John Lahart

meet the needs of passengers and commuters, but there are some very valid public concerns regarding the BusConnects plan.

“I am particularly concerned about the aspects of the plan related to reductions in frequency and connectivity of essential routes in the greater Dublin area.

“In some instances, entire routes are set to be scrapped altogether, leaving suburban communities without a reliable bus service into or around the city.”

Deputy Lahart has been holding a number of public meetings on the controversial issue in recent weeks.

“It has been clear throughout these series of meetings that there is public dissatisfaction with how this plan was sprung on them over summer and the prospects facing their local bus services are not all to be welcomed,” he said.

“At this stage in the process, it is crucial that the National

Transport Authority must take on board feedback following public consultation.

“I wait with baited breath as to whether the final plan reflects the transport needs of our local communities.”

T h e Na t i o n a l Tra n s p o r t Authority is responsible for the BusConnects project.

Feedback National transport Authority chief executive Anne Graham previously told Dublin Gazette that the authority would be taking all feedback from the public into consideration before proceeding with the changes.

She said: “We’ll obviously look at the feedback and then take another look at the network and redesign it in places, and then we have to decide are we going to implement [BusConnects] or not.”

Lucan estate agent features in Prime Time ‘Crash’ special A LUCAN estate agent will appear on an RTE programme marking the tenth anniversary of the government’s banking guarantee. Lorraine Mulligan, of Team Lorraine Mulligan with branches in Lucan and Celbridge, will be one of the people telling their story for a documentary broadcast within a special RTE Prime Time: The Crash.

The programme will air this evening at 9.35pm on RTE One and RTE News Now. The special extended programme tells the story of the human cost of the economic crash that followed, and what the past decade been like for ordinary people who lived through a time when the state was bankrupt and the banks were bust.

The award-winning estate agent will be talking about the impact of the recession on her business and on her personally and how she and her team got through it and where she is now, 10 years on.

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Q MARK

EXCELLENT WORK RECOGNISED

Lucan lands bronze for its Tidy efforts A NUMBER of towns across the South Dublin County Council area have been congratulated for their excellent results in this year’s National Tidy Towns competition, with the results announced in the Helix on Monday.

Lucan Tidy Towns was awarded a bronze medal, while Woodstown Village Tidy Towns increased its points for the fifth year in a row.

South Dublin Mayor, Cllr Mark Ward (SF), congratulated all involved in Tidy Towns committees.

He said: “Thank you to you all for your fantastic contribution.

“A special congratulations to Lucan, who achieved a bronze medal for the second year running, I am delighted with their hard work and commitment which has paid off and is recognised in this competition.”

Kevin O’Loughlin from Lucan Tidy

West Dublin shines at National Awards

Towns Committee said: “Over the years the Tidy Towns competition has evolved from being about removing litter and planting flowers and shrubs to looking after architectural heritage, conservation and waste reduction, among other things.

“Planning ahead and involving schools, organisations and businesses and of course the council are now vital to make a difference.

“We are delighted to achieve another bronze medal, with an increase in our score – it makes the hard work even more worth the effort.”

Gabriel Curtis from Woodstown Village Tidy Towns said: “The most incredible thing people need to keep in mind here is that Woodstown is just a small housing estate in Knocklyon.

“It is unbelievable we do so well in the Tidy Towns and everyone who helps out in any way should feel a lot of pride.”

Club’s tee-time helps give support to popular groups WESTMANSTOWN Golf Club was delighted to make a donation to help St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown to enable it in some small way to continue giving a much needed service. The captains of Westmanstown Golf Club, Geraldine Deignan and Tony Martin (pictured), along with their committees organised a golf day. This is an annual event held in Westmanstown Golf Club and all of the money raised goes directly to the appropriate charities.

This year, they decided two charities should benefit. The Lady Captain’s choice was Multiple Sclerosis Fingal Region, and the Male Captain’s choice was St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown.

The captains would like to thank all the members and their friends who by their support made the day and evening most successful.

THE National Q Mark Aw a rd s 2 0 1 8 n o m i n a t i o n s h ave b e e n announced and West Dublin has an exceptionally high number of nominations this year.

These nominations mean that these businesses are in the top 6.75% of all audits completed by the EIQA on the island of Ireland.

Representing West Dublin this year are The Food Court Event Catering – Musgrave Retail Partners – Fonthill, Bagnall’s SPAR Parkwest, Mackay’s SPAR Monkstown, Compass at South Dublin County Council, Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown, Tallaght Hospital – Catering Dept, SuperValu Lucan, Bluebird Care Dublin West and Davies Ireland.

The National Q Mark Awards will take place on Friday, September 28, at The Clayton Hotel in Dublin 4.

Leadership Speaking at the announcement, Irene Collins, managing director of EIQA said: “Q Mark certification empowers companies to reach far beyond regulatory requirements.

“It measures customer satisfaction, leadership, growth, it recognises effective and efficient use of resources and has continuous improvement at the heart of every programme. “ Wi t h o u r o r i g i n s stretching back 50 years, our expert auditors and assessors are dedicated to helping our customers make their products and services even better for their customers.

“Reaching the finals is great recognition for the teams behind every company that has been nominated – it’s about inspiring excellence and celebrating success.”

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COUNCIL VOTES NOT TO NOMINATE A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

No joy for Aras hopefuls on southside MARK O’BRIEN

SOUTH Dublin County Council’s meeting to nominate a presidential candidate descended into farce last week as two potential candidates were ejected from the council chamber.

The council ultimately decided not to put forward a candidate, but not before scenes that were described as akin to a “panto”.

Sarah Louise Mulligan was ejected from the chamber for shouting at Cllr Dermot Looney (SD).

Ms Mulligan was angered by a comment made by Cllr Looney at the end of her presentation.

She thumped the podium shouting: “I want an apology from that man in the blue shirt now” before approaching Cllr Looney.

She was then escorted from the chamber by staff.

At the same time, Norma Burke – who had been denied the opportunity to present to the council as her alter-ego Bunty Twuntingdon-McFuff – was ejected from the public gallery for protesting the fact that she was not given the opportunity to speak.

Members of the public gallery could be heard saying: “This is like a panto” as the bizarre scenes unfolded.

It was a sentiment echoed by councillors.

Cllr Paul Gogarty (Ind) said the meeting was “surreal” while Cllr Francis Timmons said: “It was more like a Christmas panto than a person running for President of our great country.”

Speaking after the meeting, Cllr Timmons said he had been impressed by the speech from John O’Hare.

He said: “John O’Hare brought some normality to the proceedings and spoke about crossing bridges with the North.

“Gemma O’Doherty arrived over an hour after the meeting started.

Presidential hopeful Sarah Louise Mulligan was ejected from meeting

“Her contribution was good but due to the naming of families affected by murder and upset caused to these families I could not support her, even though I agree with some of what she said about corruption.”

He added that he felt the meeting should have been called several weeks ago.

“The calibre and suitability of some candi-

dates was questionable,” he said.

“I am disappointed that SDCC voted not to nominate anyone. I feel it would have been more democratic to vote on each person and then vote as a council if we were nominating anyone.”

Cllr Gogarty was also critical of the council’s decision not to nominate a candidate.

“There were two candidates, John O’Hare and Gemma O’Doherty who were coherent and cohesive in their presentations and responses and who deserved the opportunity of a wider debate before the people,” he said.

“But this option was stymied by Labour proposing a vote not to nominate any candidate.

CLONDALKIN

Historian set to be honoured THE council is to dedicate a bench to late local historian Joe Williams.

Mr Williams, who died in 2016, was an instrumental member of the Clondalkin Historical Society.

In response to a motion put forward by Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind), the council agreed that a dedicated bench to Mr Williams would be an appropriate step.

The council said: “Given the long association that Mr. Williams has had in the Clondalkin History Society and in particular in the community activities associated with the Round Tower and Brú Chrónáin, it is felt that this would be an appropriate dedication.

“The procedures for ensuring that this dedication can proceed will be examined and the appropriate arrangements put in place.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Walid, Wesam, Moatasem, Ruba and Sajah Hammad

Alyena Rogozhkina

Thomas and Kostas Koundas

Ahenfie Cultural Troops

Magda, Roman, Oliver and Eric Charenza

Martin Collins, Liam Murphy and Liz Murphy

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK Egidiyus, Viliya and Kajus Viatkinas with Chris Monksgill

Aisling McGovern and Hannah Lyons

Firhouse Family Funday is a roaring good time for all A

DINOSAUR-themed family fun day at the Scientology Community Centre grew into a full weekend of activities and fun as many came from across the county to visit.

Thousands of children in dinosaur outfits — dino t-shirts, hats, jackets or carrying dinosaur toys — went wild when they saw the dinosaurs of all forms, shapes and sizes.

The big hit over the two days was the Dino Experience — the ultimate educational and entertaining show. Children were fascinated to ‘travel back in time’ to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and to learn about reptiles – dinosaurs’ closest contemporary relatives.

There was also a petting zoo with exotic animals, funfair rides, an arts and crafts corner, face-painting, bouncy castles, and a dinosaur photo booth.

Games also took place at the newly renovated sports pitch which was inaugurated in the midst of the celebrations at the weekend.

Stephen and Callum Gannon

Marie, Tommy and Conor Conway

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FASTNews

HEALTH: EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE LIMB AND CORE STRENGTH

Palmerstown club offering beginners’ photography course

Digital services boost for public libraries THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has approved an €8 million investment package for digital services in public libraries.

The funding comprises €6 million from his Department and a further €2 million contribution from local authorities.

Minister Ring said: “The funding will transform our public library service across the country, with 309 libraries benefitting.”

Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) welcomed the funding, saying; “The funding would support the progressive public library strategy – Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities.

“The strategy seeks to establish the library as a community hub and a facility for digital development and research. I am delighted that a €328,902 digital services fund has been identified for South Dublin Libraries.”

Seeya, summer – it’s the last picnic at Mountjoy Square MOUNTJOY Square is hosting The Last Picnic on Sunday, September 30 from 1-5pm as a last blast of summer fun.

This event offers free entertainment all day long and is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with family and friends and experience the beauty of Mountjoy Square Park.

The Last Picnic promises a host of activities for all ages – live music, children’s entertainment, fencing, rock climbing and historical exhibitions guarantee that no one will be left out.

The family-friendly event will invite young sports enthusiasts to try their hand at basketball, practice their aim at archery and test their skills at football targets.

Deputy Frances Fitzgerald (FG, centre) at the launch of the new equipment at Peamount Hospital Rehabilitation Unit

Peamount unveils its new state-of-the-art rehabilitation pulley MARK O’BRIEN

A NEW state-of-the-art piece of equipment was launched this week in the Peamount Hospital Rehabilitation Unit.

The HUR Pulley Functional Trainer (PFT) was launched by Deputy Frances Fitzgerald (FG).

The PFT is the first of its kind in the country, having completed an initial trial for a number of months.

Designed in Finland, the freestanding machine can be used by both inpatients and outpatients to improve their limb and core strength.

Speaking at the launch, Deputy Fitzgerald said: “I am delighted that Peamount now has top-of-the-range equipment for strength-rehabilitating patients.”

She added: “A number of patients in the room today have told me about their experience with the machine and the visible signs of improvement that they have experienced as a

result of this trial.

“I’m also encouraged to hear the PFT can also be used by wheelchair-users – as well as patients who have suffered

“Congratulations to the occupational therapists; physiotherapists; social workers; consultant geriatricians; student physiotherapists and all of the

from stroke or have undergone hip-replacement surgery.”

Deputy Fitzgerald went on to thank all of those involved in acquiring the equipment.

“This would not have been possible without the generosity that was shown through the Patient Donations Fund and the hard-working staff in Peamount Hospital,” she said.

“I am a great admirer of environments which require a multidisciplinary approach – and the Rehabilitation Unit is testament to such an approach.

staff, whose small acts make the difference during difficult journeys to recovery.”

Deputy Fitzgerald also welcomed the development of the new healthcare facility within the complex, which is currently under construction.

This will provide an additional 50 residential beds as well as 50 neuro-rehabilitation beds – all of which will help address the complex needs of many patients.

“I am looking forward to seeing the completion of this

“

I am a great admirer of environments which require a multidisciplinary approach – and the Rehabilitation Unit is testament to such an approach

much-needed project in Peamount Hospital.

“I intend to follow its progression over the coming months – and I shall continue to work closely with Minister [for Health Simon] Harris to ensure that this new development delivers in its huge potential.”

Frances Fitzgerald gets to grips with the new equipment

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PALMERSTOWN camera club is now open following its summer break, with a new varied programme which caters for members at different levels of photography.

The course for new members begins on October 3 in the Parish hall, Kennellsfort Road.

Anyone who enjoys photography and would like to increase their knowledge is welcome at the weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 8pm.

The club has an active membership of 60 people.

The cost of the course is €110, which includes free membership of the club for a year.

The course will run for six weeks between 7pm and 8pm. The course will be given by two experienced photographers who have several years’ experience between them. It will consist of knowing your camera, and apertures, shutter speeds, ISO settings, white balance and composition.

There will also be an outing to a location to take photographs. These images can be uploaded to a closed Facebook site and advice given. Handouts and visual aids will be used along with practical work. For further details, please visit www.palmerstowncameraclub.com or the Palmerstown Camera Club Facebook page.

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CLONDALKIN: CLLR URGES PUBLIC TO REPORT UNUSED HOMES

‘Lack of action’ on vacant properties blasted by PBP MARK O’BRIEN

SOUTH Dublin County Council have been slammed for a “lack of action” on vacant properties.

Clondalkin councillor Madeleine Johansson (PBP) made the comments following a motion at the Clondalkin Area Committee.

The motion expressed solidarity with housing activists around Dublin occupying empty properties and called on South Dublin County Council to draw up a list of empty properties and a plan of action.

The official report revealed that 19 vacant properties had been identified in Clondalkin, but officials said that the locations or actions taken could not be made public.

Cllr Johansson called for urgent action to be taken to bring the properties into use.

She said: “No houses should be left vacant in the middle of the worst housing crisis in the history of the state and actions should be taken immediately to compulsory purchase these properties so that families can be moved in.

“The public should have a right to know

where vacant units are located and what actions are being taken by the authorities.

“It is no longer acceptable for any property owner to speculate on empty units or sites. I urge members of the public to report any vacant homes in your area to vacanthomes.ie.”

In response to Cllr Johansson’s motion, South Dublin County said it has the lowest vacancy rate in the country, at 3.6%.

The council report added: ”In accordance with the National Vacant Housing Re-use Strategy 2018-2021, each local authority was required to identify the scale of vacant homes and develop plans to address vacancy within their administrative area. “[This would be achieved by] categorising those homes by location, ownership and reason for vacancy and subsequently to identify those properties that have the potential to be refurbished and made available for use.

“There are currently 19 vacant units identified within the Clondalkin local electoral area.

“The council’s vacant homes officer acts as central advisory point for property own-

ers in terms of providing advice, assistance and information on these schemes which are available to bring properties back to use.”

The council said there are several initiatives in place with the aim of encouraging and enabling privately owned vacant homes to be brought back in to use.

These include the Repair and Leasing Scheme, the Buy and Renew Scheme, LongTerm Leasing, the Rental Accommodation Scheme and HAP. The report stated the Housing Agency is engaging with banks, financial institutions and investors to purchase suitable units for social housing use.

“The aim in the first instance would be to encourage property owners to engage with the council and find solutions for the vacant home units without having to resort to the Compulsory Purchase process.

“However, local authorities do have a range of legislative powers available to deal with under-utilised and derelict properties, for example, through the Compulsory Purchase Powers and Derelict Sites Legislation.”

Belles, Ring chime in their support for Festival of History THE dapper Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, was joined by elegantly attired belles Fiona Stout and Tara Deery to launch the Dublin Festival of History’s 2018 programme, now under way until October 7. Featuring more than 140 events across the city, there are talks, walks, tours and exhibitions on a wide range of topics, with Pulitzer-prize winning author Anne Applebaum, former Monty Python star Michael Palin, and best-selling author Helen Rappaport the headline speakers at the ‘Big Weekend’ series of talks at City Hall and the Printworks, Dublin Castle, from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF WHAT THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS HAS TO OFFER

A WIDE VARIETY OF ORCHIDS ARE ON DISPLAY DURING THE ANNUAL ORCHID FAIR, HELD IN THE TEAK HOUSE

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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HE National Botanic Gardens of Ireland is an oasis of calm and beauty, and the best thing is entry is free.

A premier scientific institution, the gardens contain important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the world.

The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are located in Glasnevin and are famous for the exquisitely restored historic glasshouses.

The National Botanic Gardens are open every day from 9am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 6pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Tickets for guided tours are available for purchase.

If you fancy something to eat with a view, The Garden Tearoom offers a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and cakes, as well as full hot lunches, all served with a panoramic view over the nearby gardens.

GLASSHOUSES BEST FEATURE: STUNNING THE National Botanic Gardens is famous for its beautifully restored and planted glasshouses.

The Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House are both recipients of the Europa Nostra Award for excellence in conservation architecture.

The glasshouses are open every day throughout the year except for Christmas Day and are completely free to enter and explore.

Interpretative guided tours are available Monday to Saturday for a small fee and are free on Sundays.

GARDEN FEATURES BEST FEATURE: THE CHAINTENT BEHIND every turn in the path at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin lies a fascinating feature.

Two sundials are in the gardens. One in front of the Palm House is the more familiar horizontal dial, which was made in the mid eighteenth century by Lynch of 26 Capel Street, Dublin.

The Bandstand was built in 1894 and is no more than a shelter which would never have accommodated a band.

The Chaintent is definitely one to see.

It is a remarkable circular pergola erected sometime after 1834 by the then head gardener Ninian Niven.

THE ART ARCHIVE BEST FEATURE: LYDIA SHACKLETON ART SOME of the paintings were originally held, along with the Herbarium collection, in the Science and Art Museum (now the National Museum). These collections were transferred to Glasnevin in 1970. Other works came to the gardens through bequests by the artists themselves or their families.

The collection represents over twenty artists, both Irish and foreign.

Among the larger collections are Lydia Shackleton (1828-1914), Charlotte Wheeler Cuffe (1867-1967), and George Victor du Noyer (1817-1869).

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | DAVY’S LATEST RANT IS A ‘SCANDALOUS’ AFFAIR

‘You’re like an internet troll made flesh’ YOU’D need a stepladder to get Davy down off the high horse he gets himself up on sometimes.

Ranting away to Paschal he was when I walked in to the pub.

And sure wasn’t that eejit Paschal agreeing with him.

He’d jumped off the stool and was jumping around like a yappy little terrier by the time I got to the bar.

“A scandal!” he roars. “A bleedin’ scandal and we just let it happen.

Standing idly by, as usual. This country’s crumbling all together.

An utter shambles.”

“How many has he had?” I says to Paschal.

“Just the one,” says Paschal.

“Jaysus! Would you ever sit down and relax yourself,” I says to Davy.

“Sorry Gaz,” he says. “It just winds me up. The shenanigans they all get up to. I thought he was one of the good ones.”

I still had no idea what he was on about and I was starting to lose interest so I just picked up the paper on the bar and started leafing through it.

“Do ye not want to know who I’m on about?” he asks me.

I let out a long gasp and then said to him: “Go on then. What are ye banging on about this time?”

“Himself in the Aras,” he says.

“Getting all that money – and no one is allowed even audit it. I can’t believe it.”

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Davy really is some tulip.

“Right Davy,” I says to him. “For starters, that money goes to the office of the President – for functions and the like. It’s not going in to some Caymans account or something like that. I thought it said that in most of the stories. Did ye not read the whole thing?”

“Sure I saw the headlines – that’s enough,” he says and I started roaring laughing. “What are ye laughing at?” he says, sounding like he’s in the height of it with me.

“You’re like an internet troll made flesh,” I says, still laughing. “Banging on about something when

“

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Davy really is some tulip

you’ve not actually read the full story. This payment has been in for years, it’s not Michael D up to some sort of fiddle.”

“Bu..”

I cut him off before he could finish. Sure, I knew what he was going to say.

“Yeah, it should be scrutinised but do ye not think the timing of this is all a bit off? Why now a few weeks from an election and not some other time in the last seven years? Or the fourteen years before that?”

Davy’s shoulders had slowly slumped from attack mode back to his usual slouch.

“I suppose you’re right,” he says.

“Ah yeah,” I says, taking a long sup of me pint.

“Who’s gonna calm ye down in a few weeks?”

“What do ye mean?” he says.

“I’m heading off,” I says.

“What do ye mean?” he says, looking crestfallen.

“To Brittas Bay,” I says. “The cousin owns a little caravan park down there and he’s not well at the moment so he’s asked me to come down and manage it for a while.”

“Brittas Bay! Caravan park!” he yelps at me. “But it’s nearly winter.”

“I know,” I says. “There’ll be no one around. Handy money.”

“Ah here,” says Davy. “Can’t believe you’re springing that on me.

When will ye be back?”

“Dunno,” I says. “I might not be back. We’ll see how it goes.”

“Jasysu…” he says, tailing off and staring up at the wall for about 30 seconds, before turning to me and saying: “Better get me in a pint then if you’re heading off.”

Never change, me auld mucker.

Never change.

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PEOPLE

LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

What to do if a tenant suddenly stops their rent UNDER the Residential Tenancies Act, 2004 tenants are required to pay their rent when it falls due and their tenancy may be terminated for non-payment of rent.

W h e re a l a n d l o rd seeks to terminate a tenancy of duration longer than six months because the tenant has failed to pay rent, the following three-step procedure must be followed.

Give the tenant notice that they have breached their obligation to pay rent. This should be done in writing.

The landlord must notify that the tenant is in arrears of rent, the tenant is allowed a reasonable time to remedy that breach of obligation, and the landlord is entitled to terminate the tenancy if the tenant fails to remedy that breach of obligation within the period specified.

Serve a 14-day warning notice for failure to pay rent. The landlord must serve a written notice on the tenant informing him or her of the amount of rent that is due.

T h e l a n d l o rd w i l l then give the tenant 14 days to pay those rent arrears.

Serve a 28-day notice of termination of the tenancy. If the tenant fails to pay the rent due within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, the landlord may

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proceed to terminate the tenancy by serving a 28-day notice of termination.

Registered landlords should apply to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) for dispute resolution in cases where the tenant fails to vacate the rental dwelling after the expiry of valid notices of rent arrears and termination.

The PRTB may then make a determination order requiring the tenant to vacate the property if validly served notices have expired.

The landlord or other a g e n t s m u s t n eve r remove a tenant or their property from a rental dwelling themselves or interfere with their utilities.

The Act spec ifies the precise format for such notices and PRTB

adjudicators will only uphold the validity of notices that are in the correct format.

It is essential that you give adequate notice periods and that they are in the prescribed format.

It is important that landlords obtain tenant’s details at the commencement of the tenancy such as PPS numbers and contact details, register your tenancy with the PRTB and maintain detailed records prior to referring a Dispute Application to the PRTB to avoid delays in processing their case.

Even when the RTB reaches a determination, the order can only be enforced through the Circuit Court if the tenant does not vacate the property.

WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie.

DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.

It’s all just clicked again for Colin MARK O’BRIEN

NO MATTER what your job is, if you’ve been doing it for 25 years there are bound to be times when you get stuck in a rut.

Comedian Colin Murphy found himself in such a rut in recent years.

“Everybody thinks it’s possibly a glamorous job but it’s just a job and the same as every single job you get a little bit jaded with it after a while,” he tells Dublin Gazette.

“But then I was doing this gig one night and I was in the middle of one of those phases and it was just brilliant.

“Just something happened, I didn’t do anything differently. I don’t know what I did, something happened and it all sort of clicked again and I started to enjoy myself.”

He’s enjoying himself so much that he’s about to embark on his first nationwide tour in eight years.

The Bald Ambition tour covers a diverse range of topics, including Murphy’s distaste for a certain Conor McGregor.

“I’m not a fan of the attitude, that’s what I’m not a fan of,” he explains.

“It’s not really becoming is it?

There’s no class about it.”

Sex and dating in the 21st century also leaves Murphy slightly baffled.

“I’m eternally thankful that I’m not single,” he says.

“It’s just horrendous. It’s perfectly normal for millennials who have grown up in this world but for me it’s horrendous.

“I talk about that a bit – not in a nostalgia ‘oh, the olden days’ - not that sort of Brennan’s Bread sh*t.

“It was sh*t then, it’s good now.

But there are certain aspects of it that are terrifying and are just weird that we’ve sort of gotten used to and take as normal with sex and the way we find people.”

Murphy is still a regular on The Blame Game and is currently filming a new series, Colin Murphy’s Panic Room, for the BBC. But he’s still fondly remembered by some people for the cult hit The Blizzard of Odd – including people who maybe shouldn’t have been watching.

“I still get people coming up and mentioning it – people who are way younger than I think should have been watching it but apparently they were watching it,” he says.

“There was a whole other group of people I didn’t know about that were school kids, because there were flashes of diddies and things like that and a bit of porn stuff that we used to take the piss out of.”

Murphy was also an integral mem-

ber of The Panel on RTE, a show that attracted a high calibre of guest.

Richard Dawkins tuned out to be a disappointment.

“We just thought ‘this is all just showbusiness for you’ it was all about selling books basically.”

Suzi Quatro made a much better impression.

“She was amazing,” he says.

“Somebody you had a crush on when you were a kid and then she’s there and she’s great fun.”

Murphy still lives in the North and – curiously for someone so closely associated with topical panel shows – he has some interesting advice on how to stay happy while living there.

“As long as you don’t listen to anything any of the politicians say, you’re alright. Your blood pressure stays down.

“Just don’t read the paper, don’t look at the gay marriage thing and don’t look at the abortion referendum. Don’t look at any of those things and it’s fine.”

The Bald Ambition Tour includes Dublin dates at Dundrum Mill Theatre (October 5), Draiocht, Blanchardstown (October 3) and Whelan’s (November 18).

Tickets are on sale now; visit www. thatcolinmurphy.com/dates for tour listings and bookings.

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ORNUA is calling on Dublin graduates to apply for its 2019 graduate programme, which will see the dairy exporter recruit up to 15 graduates to join the Ornua team around the world who will bring the best of Irish dairy, on behalf of dairy farming families in Ireland, to 110 markets globally. The 18-month programme will see candidates receive formal training from the Irish Management Institute, while successful candidates will also undertake two placements, which includes time overseas for most participants. The application deadline is October 18; see www.earlycareers.ornua.com/graduateprogramme/. Pictured promoting the programme are John Jordan (centre), Ornua chief executive with John Wall and Conor Merrick. Photo: Marc O’Sullivan

A tree-mendous day for children THE Tree Council of Ireland, supported by Tetra Pak, is calling on primary school children across Dublin to get involved in Tetra Pak Tree Day on Thursday, October 4. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Be nature nice! (Bi doighiuil don dulra!)”.

The campaign’s mascot Sammy Squirrel will feature on Avonmore school milk cartons with simple messages on how to help the environment.

As part of Tetra Pak Tree Day,

up to 1,000 native tree saplings will be made available through the Tree Day website for primary school children to plant on their school grounds.

There is also an opportunity for children and teachers to win an iPad for their class.

More details about the campaign including guided woodland walks, class lessons, videos, fun tree facts, activities and more can be found over at www.treeday.ie.

Singing out for support

SARA Ryan has been receiving praise and support from all the right people for the tracks on her Glitter Skies EP. Now, she’s preparing to record her debut album and is asking for some help to raise the funds for the recording and manufacturing.

“This project is helping me to fund recording my debut album,” said Sara.

“My vocal style is a mixture of Folk, Blues and Soul and I will be working with a brilliant producer and band to help to fully convey the songs written for this album.

I love to push the boundaries within genres and create a style that no one has ever heard before.”

To support the campaign, see www.fundit.ie/project/sara-ryan---debutalbum.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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Glimpse a wedding venue with a MEET OSCAR – OUR Georgian difference in Dublin 2 DOG OF THE WEEK NO 25 Fitzwiliam Place welcomes couples looking for the perfect city wedding to experience the venue at its Autumn Wedding open evening on Wednesday, October 3.

After the success of the January event and a recent revamp, No 25 Fitzwilliam Place is once again opening its Georgian doors to new and recently engaged couples o n c e again.

The scene will be set to give couples a taste of what their day could

look like.

The venue’s expert events team will be on hand to answer any questions about hosting the perfect

wedding day, from menu selection to set up.

A range of top wedding suppliers from florists to photographers, musicians to celebrants will also be present to lend some inspiration to guests, who can drop in between 5-8pm to enjoy some light nibbles and drinks and soak in the unique atmosphere.

For further information on the suppliers in attendance, see https://25fitzwilliamplace.ie/ recommendations/

Companies called to enter award DELOITTE is calling on ambitious Dublin companies to apply for the 2019 Best Managed Companies Awards before tomorrow’s deadline, Friday, September 25.

The awards programme showcases the success of indigenous companies and acknowledges the contribution they make to the Irish economy.

Last year, 54 Dublin

companies were among the winners, including Ace Express Freight, Clontarf Castle and KDD, who each marked their tenth years as Best Managed Companies.

For further information and details of how to enter the awards, see www.deloittebestmanaged.ie, with successfully shortlisted companies to be announced next March.

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

This week’s dog of the week is Oscar – a hilarious three-year-old male Husky who has won the hearts of all the carers looking after him.

He is a mischievous scamp, with the funniest personality shining through. His awkward sleeping positions and cheekiness keep everybody entertained!

He is a typical husky: clever, independent, playful and of course extremely handsome too (aren’t his eyes just amazing?).

He loves his toys and could play all day long. Oscar’s doggie social skills are improving but he would prefer to be the only pet at home.

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

found on their website www. dogstrust.ie.

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

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

John McKibbin and Jonathan Sultan

Rosanna Davison, Roz Flanagan, Amanda Brunker and Lorraine Keane at the Shiseido International Charity Lunch and Fashion Show. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Award-winning Irish born fashion designer Catriona Hanly with model Taylor Odigie and Qichen Hu.

Miss Candy

Shiseido International Charity Lunch and Fashion Show

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NTERNATIONALLY renowned make-up and skincare brand Sheshido brought their signature Asian-inspired glam to Dublin for one day only. The international charity lunch and fashion show was hosted by Amanda Brunker and Miss Candy at the Westin Hotel in the city centre.

The event kicked off with a champagne reception followed by a

five-course lunch in the Banking Hall of the hotel.

The event was held in benefit of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and saw Rosanna Davison, along with models Alannah Beirne, Taylor Odigie and Qichen Hu take part in the fashion show. Entertainment at the event was provided by Lyn Brooks, and by Paul Harrington and his Big Band.

Aileen O’Meara

Megan O’Connell and Shane Burke

Aileen Ennis

Cathy McKiernan

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ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEW | JOHN OATES (OF HALL AND OATES) ON PASSIONS

Educating fans on his solo skill JAMES HENDICOTT

JOHN OATES is a soft-rock, pop and blues legend: a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee twice, in his own right, and alongside his long-time collaborator Daryl Hall.

The duo are famed for pop smashes such as You Make My Dreams Come true, Adult Education and Maneater, but at 70, with the partnership going strong, Oates is more than happy to forge his own path, too.

His current solo incarnation – and in particular, the album Arkansas – is a throwback for Oates, a nod to his roots in the days even before he ever met his famed collaborator in Hall.

“This album has a lot to do with me moving to Nashville years ago and being embraced into Americana.

It was kind of a return to my earliest musical instruments.

“I kind of felt at home in that style, after I tested the water in a few different solo albums,” Oates told Dublin Gazette.

“I got locked into a groove with musicians that seem to have the same sensibilities as me.

I didn’t really intend to make this album.

“I’d planned to make a tribute to Mississippi John Hurt – one of my childhood heroes. I recorded a couple of his songs w i t h acoustic guitar and vocals, in a very traditional manor, and it left me a little bit ...

“Well, it wasn’t better than the original, and it never will be.

“Instead, I assembled this really eclectic band, and I had this idea that there’d be a certain tonality to what we’d make.

“From the very first song, my producer looked at me, and he said: ‘John, I don’t know what this is, but just keep doing it, because it’s really cool’.”

There’s a definite sense of recapturing youth to what Oates is doing solo, then, and much of it is drawn from the inspiration found in writing his recent autobiography, Changing Seasons.

In the book, Oates tells the story of his early life, from taking a degree in journalism simply to connect with writing in any form, to growing up in suburban

Philadelphia.

Largely, he makes a point of leaving Daryl Hall’s tale for his lifelong musical partner to tell his own.

“I don’t think I’d have gone this way with the music if I hadn’t done the memoir,” Oates admits.

“It was about things people don’t know about me. They know about Hall and Oates, the hits, the pop stardom.

“I didn’t really want to emphasise that in the memoir; I wanted to talk about the early days. Having gone up into the memory banks, I opened up these channels of memory that led to the record.

“I do the ‘me’ of 20 or 30 years ago, backed with 40 or 50 years of professionalism, skill and experience.

“It’s tapping into these great old inf luences that turned me on as a kid and

made me who I am, but through the lens of being a better player, producer and performer.

“I’m playing mostly solo stuff and roots music on the solo tour.

I’ll do all sorts of things, with a couple of older songs, but I want to put this stuff in a context.

“I’ll do a version of Maneater from before I ever played it with Daryl, that has a totally different vibe.

“People can shout out things, too. I may do them, I may not.

This is much more unplanned.

“It’s loosey-goosey, and I’ll talk a lot, tell a lot of backstories.

I hope people won’t expect half of a Hall and Oates show!

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PICKWEEK OF THE

SEPTEMBER 27 (THURSDAY)

Shania Twain @ 3Arena, €63 HER recent flip-flopping over Donald Trump (saying she’d have voted for him, then apologising) made headlines, but that’s as close as you can put ‘flop’ near Shania, who’s had one hit after another around the world. If you’re lucky enough to be going to her gig, no doubt you’ll be left impressed, much.

SEPTEMBER 27 (THURSDAY) “What I’ve found is that the quality of music and playing seems to win people over. I think you’re going to like it.”

John Oates p l ays Vi ca r Street, Dublin on October 15, with tickets on sale at €30 plus booking fees.

I’m playing mostly solo stuff and roots music on the solo tour. People can shout out things, too.

This is much more unplanned.

Hard Working Class Heroes Festival @ Various venues, from €10-45 Up and coming music festival and industry conference combo, Hard Working Class Heroes has seen most of Ireland’s big acts pass through its doors over the years.

Get in first...

Chasing Abbey @ The Academy, €20 Julien Baker @ Vicar Street, €22 Pecking Party @ East Side Tavern, €5 Under Starling @ Whelan’s, €6

SEPTEMBER 28 (FRIDAY) Hard Working Class Heroes Festival @ Various venues, from €10-45 Wyvern Lingo @ The Academy, €20 Local folk-pop act Wyvern Lingo play one of their biggest headline shows – drop in and see what all the fuss is about Anna Calvi @ Tivoli Theatre, €25 Sick Love + Wynonna Bleach @ Whelan’s Upstairs, free (late show) Patrick Davis @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €20 Half Waif @ Whelan’s, €13

SEPTEMBER 29 (SATURDAY) Hard Working Class Heroes Festival @ various venues, from €10-45 Cliff Richard @ 3 Arena, €86+ These Charming Men (a tribute to The Smiths) @ Whelan’s, €14

SEPTEMBER 30 (SUNDAY) Classic Deep Purple @ The Olympia, €40 Rex Orange County @ Vicar Street, €23 Izumi Kimura @ The Workman’s Club, €10 Aslan @ Sandyford House, €22 Brona Keogh @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8 Joshua Radin + William Fitzsimmons @ Whelan’s, €25

OCTOBER 1 (MONDAY) Vulfpeck @ Olympia Theatre, €42

OCTOBER 2 (TUESDAY) Vulfpeck @ Olympia Theatre, €42 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Toshin @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5

OCTOBER 3 (WEDNESDAY) Fatherson @ Whelan’s, €14 Bakar @ The Academy, €15

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THE PREDATOR

Lacks the original’s bite THE original Predator film is dated, and a bit trashy with things you’d never say or find in a film today – but it’s still an action and sci-fi classic. However, its rebooted version, The Predator (Cert 16, 107 mins) ... not so much. This version lacks the bite of the original, largely turning in a derivative flick that’s fine, at best, but does nothing much to build on the strengths of the iconic character.

A regal Michelle Yeoh (left) holds court as a suspicious Singaporean matriarch at the heart of much of Crazy Rich Asians

CINEMA | SMASH HIT CRAZY RICH ASIANS TURNS EVERYTHING UP TO 11

It’s excessively entertaining THE NUN

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

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

SEARCHING

Looking into online lives A WIDOWER frantically tries to track down his missing teen daughter in Searching (Cert 12A, 102mins), which is perhaps a little more style than substance but is decent enough. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but at least its exploration of social media personas versus our actual lives – and how little parents and grown-ups may know about their kids’ online lives – provides some food for thought beyond the onscreen electronic sleuthing.

SO AT last the chartstorming Crazy Rich Asians (Cert 12A, 121 mins) reaches Ireland, and release in this part of the world.

Actually, that’s a little bit misleading – the ‘at last’ part, as the film’s release date got moved forward once the buzz about the film really began to take off, with its US take at the box office crushing all and sundry around it.

One thing that’s not misleading is the title – here we have a whole group of people who are supremely, incomprehensibly, crazy rich, as well as a couple of characters who seem crazy and rich.

If you ever wanted a ‘Ronseal’ film, this is it, because you get exactly what the title promises, with the film having a central premise that sounds straight out of the Big Book O’ RomCom Cliches, but plays with such tropes like a virtuoso.

Rachel (Constance Wu) and her boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding) are a couple of young, reasonably well to do professors in New York, with Rachel

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knowing little about Nick’s family other that most of them are in Singapore, where they’re ‘comfortably’ well off.

As things are getting serious between them, and with an important best friend’s wedding back home to go to, Rachel agrees to go along with him as Nick’s plus-one.

Cue the title’s relevance – their flight to and arrival at the tiny city nation state very quickly makes it clear that Nick’s rich.

Actually, he’s not just rich – he’s rrrrrrrrich, with his extended family fabulously, insanely, jaw-droppingly wealthy (meriting chucking on as many Rs as you’d like onto revealing their vast riches).

And as you might expect, this group of uberelites (‘the 1% of the 1%’) aren’t often presented with a mere mortal of more earthly means suddenly on the loose within their

gilded, diamonds-encrusted circle, with Nick’s mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) particularly wary of some – pah – American girlfriend-slash-gold digger in their midst.

The scene is thus set for all kinds of culture clashes, with East-West divides colliding with a fish-outof-water main scenario, as Rachel has to navigate these unfamiliar waters with an extended family watching her every move.

And in the meantime, there’s the all-important big wedding rumbling away in the background...

M u c h of the plot will be familiar t o a ny one who’s seen even a few RomComs, and it’s hard not to find some parts and characters cliched, from

a disapproving mother (with her own quiet traumas) to a wise granny to similar standard characters and conventions.

However, the film certainly crafts its own identity, frequently turning the excess up to 11-plus and reveling in truly ostentatious wealth, and all its trappings, on display in much of the film.

That in itself presents a certain potential problem, given the general dis-

dain that rich people are regarded with on this side of the world, these days – tasking Rachel’s character as the key to not just bring the audience into an alien cultural and economic landscape, but to also humanise the kind of people who’d casually blow a million bucks on just another pair of earrings.

In this, the film succeeds, with the staggering wealth present in much of the film eventually taking a back seat to the characters inhabiting this gilded world, with director Jon M Chu succeeding in establishing relata b l e, accessible characters.

Their wealth is undeniably a huge part of their lives, but

Chu, and the actors, manage to ultimately present them as people and characters you could relate to and root for even if you stripped all the bling away.

Without wanting to patronise the film, it’s also about damn time that Asian characters took centre stage in a big-budget Western film, rather than being relegated to the usual thankless, cliched characters and rote roles that Asians are typically given in most American and similar films (although there’s a pinch of that here, too).

And with the penny dropping in Hollywood that there’s a market for this kind of fare and a more diverse casting approach, it’s likely that we’ll get More Crazy Rich Asians down the road.

Ultimately, the film hits some great romcom highs, has an identity that’s somewhat unique, and is well worth investing your time and interest in.

Verdict: 8/10

Many of the characters are ludicrously rich, but most are ultimately relatable, with some very ordinary problems

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Sabrina reboot could be devilishly good QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

EVERY Nineties baby with Nickelodeon will remember Sabrina The Teenage Witch with a fond nostalgia – but all that’s about to change.

Netflix’s take on the Archie comics classic will see Sabrina take on a darker edge, releasing just in time for Halloween.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will take on a more occult look at the world of witchcraft, with a dark shadow being cast over the life of half-witch, halfmortal Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) and a host of familiar characters.

Described as being in the

same vein as Rosemary’s Baby and the Exorcist, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes from the executive producers of recent TV hit, Riverdale, so it promises to be a devilish delight.

Similarly to the Nickelodeon classic, Sabrina’s aunts, Hilda (Lucy Davis) and Zelda (Miranda Otto) make an appearance.

Zelda is the sterner aunt, devoted to witchcraft and the Church of Night, whereas Hilda is a more maternal figure, although she has a wicked streak to her.

Harvey Kinkle (Ross Lynch) is Sabri-

na’s mortal boyfriend, described as “a dreamer and a dreamboat”, but of course things can’t be too easy for the resident heartthrob.

In addition to the usual suspects, a whole host of new supernatural characters (and mortals) feature in the new adaption of the Sabrina story.

Her cousin, Ambrose Spellman (Chance Perdomo) is noted as Sabrina’s partner in crime in the witching world, while her mortal BFFs, Rosalind Walker (Jaz Sinclair) and Susie Putnam (Lachlan Watson) keep her linked to the human world.

The series is already highly anticipated, with horror fans, teen TV aficionados and those looking for a slight kick of nostalgia all certain to be enthralled by Netflix’s latest original offering.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Meet half-mortal, halfstarts on October 26, streamed across witch teenager Sabrina Netflix globally as a celebration of Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) Sabrina’s “satanic sweet 16”.

CHANNEL 4 | THE CIRCLE ROUNDS UP SOCIAL MEDIA TROPES

It’s hard to square this show’s future appeal RACHEL D’ARCY

MARKETED as ‘the ultimate popularity contest’, Channel 4’s newest reality show made its debut last week.

The Circle sees a number of contestants - usually eight - living in separate apartments, all in the same building, and only communicating through an in-house social media service.

It’s all about who can get the most notoriety, the most popular of the gang gaining the ability to ‘block’ those they don’t like from the service, and getting the chance to win £50,000, as well as numerous other privileges whilst inside the game.

Appearances, however, aren’t always what they seem. A show like The Circle paints the true reality of social media, focusing in on the way people portray themselves online.

Three of the contestants are actively attempting to ‘catfish’ their fellow ‘Circlers’, one of them

attempting to cover up his sexuality, whilst another two are playing a completely different person to who they really are.

You can watch as the contestants curate the ‘perfect’ profile for The Circle, some of them with motives purer than others.

One intentionally covers up the fact she has a child, whilst a male contestant is adamantly pursuing romance.

The competitors can rate each other on a scale of one to five stars, based on their opinion of one another. Alliances are formed, as are rivalries, as some get a little paranoid that not all is as it seems There’s an app to accompany the show, attempting to get the public engaging with the format in a new way, rather than by traditional phone-in votes.

It has a news feed (not dissimilar to Facebook’s), profiles of all the Circlers past and present, as well as a playlist of videos. There’s also the opportunity to register to vote for who the

Streaming highlights on the way

Sky, Netflix team up to offer Ultimate package SKY and Netflix are joining forces to launch a new subscription pack in November.

Ultimate On Demand is being billed as the UK and Ireland’s biggest on-demand TV service, bringing together Sky box sets and the full Netflix service.

In one package, customers will be able to access Sky original productions such as Patrick Melrose, Save Me and Tin Star, and US hits such as HBO’s Game of Thrones and Showtime’s Billions, alongside Netflix’s original dramas, films, comedies and documentaries (which include The Crown, Stranger Things, The Kissing Booth, Making A Murderer and Queer Eye).

Ultimate On Demand will cost €16 a month for all new and existing customers alongside their Sky Q subscription, with a 31-day rolling contract available.

Existing Sky Q customers with Netflix will be able to easily move their account to the new pack or sign in to the Netflix app on Sky Q using their existing Netflix account details.

Stephen van Rooyen, chief executive officer, Sky UK and Ireland, said: “We want Sky Q to be the number-one destination for TV fans.

“Partnering with Netflix means we will have all the best TV in one great-value pack, making it even easier for you to watch all of your favourite shows.”

Chris Whiteley, director business development UK/IE, Netflix, said: “Innovation is at the core of Netflix.

“We are delighted to partner with Sky to offer fans a new and exciting way to access the best of entertainment from around the world.”

Customers can pre-register their interest in the Ultimate On Demand pack at sky.com/Netflix.

The Circle’s hosts, Alice Levine and Maya Jama

public want to leave, when the time for voting comes.

In general, The Circle is an interesting concept, playing on the current obsession with social media and all that entails.

It paints the perils that can come with the likes of Facebook and Instagram,

showing how people can fabricate their existence to an extent.

It’s a slightly depressing view, but there’s also a look at the positives of creating online friendships and meeting people that you mightn’t encounter otherwise.

The show makes you think, in a way that social media numbs an amount of the time.

The Circle has a long way to come to develop the same grip as other reality shows, but it’s an interesting social experiment, if nothing else.

Many of the most popular TV shows from the past several years will finally come together in one broadcasting ecosystem, thanks to Ultimate On Demand

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MUSIC

EXPLORING THE POPULARITY OF VERY DIFFERENT ARTISTS INTERVIEW | FINNISH SUPERSTAR ON HER WAY

Prepare for Aalto-rrific show ahead

RACHEL D’ARCY

IF YOU’RE a fan of the X-Factor or the Eurovision, chances are you’ve heard of the fabulous Finnish superstar Saara Aalto.

Saara has represented her native Finland three times in the Eurovision, most recently with Monsters in this year’s competition, and kickstarted her English singing career with a rousing appearance on the X-Factor in 2016.

“The X-Factor was so crazy for me. The Eurovision was insane, but the X Factor was almost like a boot camp.

“It tests your strengths as an artist, and it was so wonderful to connect with my fans and make new ones through the X-Factor,” Saara told Dublin Gazette.

As well as her musical television career, Saara also has an affluent past in the world of theatre too.

She’s starred in the Finnish production of Wicked, and in High School Musical On Stage!, as well as Jesus Christ Superstar.

Saara also played the role of Anna in the Finnish version of the Disney smash hit, Frozen.

Now, she’ll be performing for one night only at the Academy’s Green Room on October 11 as part of her

Saara Aalto

Wild Wild Wonderland tour.

This won’t be Saara’s first time in the capital, with Saara saying that she can’t wait to return to Dublin.

“I performed in Dublin as part of the X-Factor tour, and it was so lovely. I’m really excited to perform my headlining show for my Irish fans,” she said.

Saara is currently touring to promote the release of her album, Wild Wild Wonderland (above), which was released earlier this year.

The album shot to the top of the charts in her native Finland, and also charted highly across the rest of the continent.

A perfect blend of Saara’s talents, she said that the live show is going to reflect the album in a way she’s

never particularly done before.

“My concert will have a lot of theatrics. There will be a lot of costume changes, and I’ll have some others with me on stage.

“It’s going to be intimate – when I play arenas, people are so far away.

Now, I’ll be right there with them, right in front of them.

“There will also be a more acoustic portion to the evening I hope, where I can showcase my vocal range and such.

“I’m a classically trained singer and pianist, so I look forward to showing that part of myself.

“I’ll also be performing some X-Factor songs, and Monsters [her 2017 Eurovision single], as everyone seems to love them!”

As for a special treat for the Dublin crowd, she spoke fondly of growing up listening to one of Ireland’s greatest exports, and mentioned the potential of getting to cover one of their hits on October 11.

“I used to listen to The Corrs a lot when I was younger. Their music is so important to me, I really loved them and I still do. They had such an impact on me. We’ll see if I’ll perform one of their songs,” Saara laughed.

Tickets for Saara’s Dublin show are available now from Ticketmaster, priced €17.50.

Shining a light on Amy’s singular talent RACHEL D’ARCY

A BRAND-NEW documentary focusing on the making of Amy Winehouse’s seminal record, Back to Black, is set to be released this November.

Due to debut on November 2, the release will also feature a recently unearthed performance from the tragic songstress from more than a decade ago, where Winehouse will perform several highlights

from the album, in addition to a handful of select covers.

Amy Winehouse – Back to Black will show how her bestknown, and most celebrated work, came to fruition.

It will look at the creative process behind the record, as well as featuring previously unseen footage of the vocalist, interviews with producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and fresh insight into Amy’s gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician

and performer.

The material in the documentary, which will be released by Eagle Vision on DVD, Blu-Ray and digitally, has never been seen before now.

As Amy herself explains in the opening moments of the documentary, with a degree of the typical understatement that was usual for the starlet: “I wrote an album that I’m really proud of about a bad situation that I got through ... that’s pret-

ty much where it begins and ends for me.”

This compelling film focuses on Amy’s passion for music, her craft and her artistry, stripping away the “circus of madness” that often surrounded her.

The new release will also include An Intimate Evening in London, comprising footage from a private show Amy hosted in February, 2008 at Riverside Studios, in West London.

It’s a rare glimpse at Amy

performing, with the footage only recently discovered after being in an archive for a decade, showing Amy playing to a small and select group of family, friends and record company execs on the evening she won five Grammy awards.

Her warmth and sheer exuberance, not to mention her legendary voice, is a stark reminder of what might have been.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

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FRENCH skincare brand, Eau Thermale Avene, celebrated the launch of its new Radiance Range this week with a relaxing Radiance Retreat at Studio 10, Wicklow St. Guests were welcomed into a veritable oasis within the city and were introduced to the new lotions (or serum, to be exact) and potions.

The wellness-themed event celebrated some of the brand’s most exciting innovations including a Radiance Serum, Refreshing Eye Contour Cream and an Intense Eye make-up remover. Guests enjoyed practicing yoga, meditation and breathing techniques with yogi and wellness expert Molly McKeever before spending quality time with Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd and one of her ‘Nerdettes’, who demonstrated the new Avène products before providing relaxing facial massages.

Orla Walsh, Ireland’s top nutritionist, was also on hand to talk through the importance of feeding the skin, mind and body from within. Guests were treated to a nutritionist-approved breakfast by Black Sheep Foods and left with a goodie bag packed with all the new Avène products.

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All items are available now on www.boohoo.com.

Get silky with nourishing new bar soap Judy Gilroy at the Avene Radiance Skincare launch.

Pictures: Karen Morgan

& Other Stories have introduced a new bar soap to their Paris Bath and Body range – Savon Veloute.

Savon Veloute provides a nourishing silky lather, moisturising the skin with almond oil sourced in France. The bar soap has a spicy and woody scent, with top notes of lemon, black pepper and wild fig.

The heart notes inlcude lush green, violet and incense, and

Radiance Serum RRP €30 THE Radiance Serum promises to illuminate sensitive skin, leaving a revived and visibly rested complexion, glowing with radiance and beauty!

Natural Red-Fruit extract is the star ingredient of the product, stimulating cellular activity and strengthening the skin’s barrier function.

Refreshing Eye Contour Care RRP €20 MORE than any other area of the face, the sensitive eye contour needs pampering!

The Refreshing Eye Contour Care leaves the eye contour radiant, luminous and energised – eyes aren’t just refreshed, they’re revitalised!

Aside from the three primary active ingredients –Pre-tocopheryl, Refinyl and Avene Thermal Spring Water, the Refreshing Eye Contour Care also decongests, calms puffiness and reduces dark circles.

Intense Eye Make-Up Remover RRP €14 ANOTHER addition to the Avene range is the Intense Eye Make-Up Remover, complementing the new Radiance Range.

The new Intense Eye Make-up Remover is perfect for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers and gently removes impurities and even the most resistant make-up.

The bi-phase formula combines gentle care and unbeatable efficacy to remove resistant mascara and eye shadow, even waterproof and long-wear make-up.

Result: eyelashes are protected, with four times less eyelash loss after two weeks of use (so they say!) and are gradually strengthened one day at a time with repeated make-up removal.

leather. The soap is priced at €9 from & Other Stories.

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Harvest time at Pandora HARVEST a new lease of life with Pandora’s latest collection Grains of Life.

Classic elements of craftsmanship are combined with wheat-inspired designs, and create the luxurious Limited-Edition Circle of Seeds pieces.

The collection is available in Pandora stores nationwide and online at www.pandora.net.

PANDORA Circle of Seeds Necklace €249

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latitude& longitude Deals to tempt even the thriftiest travellers €89pp: Bargain Berlin Cassidy Travel has a two-night package to Berlin’s Christmas markets from just €89, departing Dublin on Tuesday, November 27 (prices are cheaper midweek).

Accommodation is 3-star. 01 873-5000; cassidytravel.ie. €399pp: Lanzarote in December Click and Go has a seven night deal based on two sharing at the four-star Sands Beach Resort Apartments.

Studio, on self-catering basis, departing Dublin in December. See www. clickandgo.com €234pp: Lovely Lisbon ITAA member Dawson Travel has flights from Dublin plus seven nights at the 3-star Hotel Genesis in Lisbon from €234pp (room only) departing December 12. Not bad for a week in Portugal. 021 427-4397; dawsontravel.ie; itaa.ie/offers. €260pp: Festive Budapest GoHop is offering two nights in the fabulous five-star Sofitel Budapest on a B&B basis, departing December 6 from Dublin. 01 2412389, www.GoHop.ie €376pp: Winter sun in Morocco Sunway has late winter sun offers for Agadir, with 2-star prices from €376pp, 4-star from €549pp and a week at the five-star Atlantic Palace from €599pp, departing October 3 from Dublin. 01 2311800; sunway.ie.

Nothing beats New York at Christmas.

Right: Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

CHRISTMAS | STOCK UP FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

Great shopping cities Stateside SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor IT may sound premature but savvy shoppers are already turning their thoughts to a trip Stateside to stock up for the festive season.

Christmas shopping can be a chore – so why not look on the bright side by snapping up some great US deals and exploring one of its most famous cities?

Nothing beats New York at Christmas. Shopping on Fifth Avenue, taking in the extra festive lights of Times Square, ice-skating at Rockefeller Center.

Add in the amazing postThanksgiving bargains and it’s a no-brainer! This is the perfect choice for a girls’ weekend away - shop til you drop by day, take in a Broadway show by night and be dazzled by the incredible NYC nightlife!

A perfect pre-Christmas treat.

rest assured is aptly named.

By contrast Boston is a city With a wealth of both interthat is beautiful year-round national and national brands but seeing it under snow real- on offer you’ll be spoiled for ly is something special.

Out in the crisp air, wrapped up warm in a down jacket as you meander your way through the streets, the city just feels like Christmas.

Wi t h m a ny shopping outlets to choose from that transform into festive hives where you’ll not only make your purchases but also enjoy the extensive decor, displays and Washington DC possibly even a touch of snow along the way.

Serious shopping If you’re looking for some serious shopping then look no further than Chicago’s Magnificent Mile - which you can

choice. If you want something more authentic then be sure to check out the markets further downtown

where you’ll pick up some truly special handmade gifts.

If you want to add a bit of culture to your trip, or if you’re a bit of a politics buff, then combine your shopping break with a trip to the centre of political power, history and activity in America - Washington DC. Wa s h i n g t o n D C ’s u n f o r g e t table skyline is marked by some o f t h e wo r l d ’s most iconic landmarks including the White House, Capitol Hill and the National Mall.

Looking for a gift that will remind you of your time in the nation’s capital? Look no further than the White House Historical Association for their annual Christmas ornament.

American Holidays is offering four nights in New York

from €609 per person sharing (based on four adults). Price includes three-star Beacon Hotel, return flights, taxes and charges. Ref No: 1582238.

Alternatively, spend four nights at the three-star Midtown Hotel in Boston from €690 per person sharing.

Based on two adults, including return flights, taxes and charges. Ref No: 1576863 If you prefer the windy city then four nights at the threestar Felix Hotel, based on two adults sharing, is from €699pp including return flights, taxes and charges. Ref No: 51228823 Four nights at the three-star Fairfax in Washington is available from €671 per person, ref no: 2007647893 To book call American Holidays on 01 673 3804 or drop into their office at 18- 19 Duke Street - just off Grafton Street - where the expert staff will help you plan your holiday of a lifetime.

For more information visit www. americanholidays.com.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

Rum brand rolls out its Freaky Tiki pop up bar

Trustes founder Goran Prodanovic. Pic: Eugene Langan

New Irish tea brand debuts A BRAND new Irish tea brand from a Dublin family has hit the market.

TrusTEA is an Irish business founded in 2018, by two enthusiastic tea lovers, Goran & Lana Prodanovic, who are a young family from Dublin, and parents of a seven-year-old daughter, who started developing and mixing new specialty tea blends.

The Prodanovic’s said: “We are tea lovers and while studying and travelling were drinking teas from all over the world, so decided to bring new tea blends to the Irish market. We named our brand trusTEA - The One You Can Trust.”

Their most popular selection so far is a special herbal tea blend, ‘Four Thieves Tea.’ It is made up of mix of four herbs, Sage, Thyme, Lavender and Rosemary, and winning rave reviews online and off.

In addition to the massively in-

demand ‘Four Thieves Tea’, other trusTEA favorites include ‘Morning Delight’ (black tea with vanilla flavor) and ‘Green Harmony’ (green tea with strawberry flavour).

The goal of the company is to quickly have ten plus specialty tea blends covering all aspects of “tea life”, to deliver their growing customer-base a tea to meet nearly any tea-appropriate situation.

The herbal teas are equally delicious both hot or cold and come as loose leaves. Enough tea leaves are in each package to make 30 hot cups of three litres of cold tea for €3.49 in shops or online.

The Prodanovic family said: “We are beyond excited to see our launch and the incredible reception that our tea blends are receiving. We are a family of tea lovers and now with trusTEA we can share that passion with the world.”

Founder Goran Prodanovic’s daughter Lorena gives the tea the thumbs up

REBECCA RYAN

A COOL new pop up bar is coming to the city at the end of the month to start the Halloween season.

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is once again inviting Dubliners to step into the darkness of the Kraken underworld at Freaky Tiki.

The exclusive event will pop up for two nights on September 28th and 29th, taking over Lock Six on Canal Road.

Patrons will be able to experience all the thrills that the darkness has to offer while feasting on

dishes and sipping terrifyingly tempting Kraken Rum cocktails.

Guests will be treated to music by live DJs and a few other devilishly dark surprises throughout the night.

Tickets cost €20 and include exclusive access to The Kraken Freaky Tiki Bar, three cocktails, including Kraken Rum’s signature cocktail, The Perfect Storm, and food.

There will be three sessions each evening and tickets can be found at Ticket Tailor with limited allocation available.

CALL FOR HIGH RATE OF TAX ON FAST FOOD THE Irish Heart Foundation has called for take-away fast food to be taxed at the highest rate of VAT in a bid to tackle our growing obesity crisis.

A recent RTE This Week programme highlighted that hot takeaway food benefits from a special 9% VAT rate introduced in 2011, with permission from the EU, being introduced to boost the Irish hospitality sector.

Head of advocacy at the Irish Heart Foundation, Chris Macey, said it is hypocritical to tax sugar-sweetened drinks for health reasons while keeping another measure that makes unhealthy food cheaper.

Mr Macey told RTE: “We would say that this rate should not just go back to 13.5% for hot take away food. It should be taxed

at the highest rate.”

“Defibrillators that save people’s lives are taxed at the highest rate, yet we have a situation where hot takeaway food that is contributing to the biggest health crisis in the history of the State is taxed at a low rate.”

The HSE’s lead on obesity, Dr Donal O’Shea said the tax incentive is “completely counterproductive”.

Speaking on the same programme, he said that one in four Irish adults were now obese, and in some disadvantaged areas 12% of three-yearolds were obese.

Dr O’Shea said the consumption of fast food was directly linked to the over-weight and obesity statistics.

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Toyota plans Corolla Hybrid in early 2019

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TOYOTA has confirmed that Corolla Hybrid will hit Irish shores in February 2019, as the fourth model in the 2019 Toyota self-charging hybrid range.

This first ever Corolla hybrid, will be powered by a 1.8 hybrid petrol engine.

It will also be available with a

1.6 petrol engine, but Toyota Ireland predicts that 90% of Saloon sales in 2019 will be hybrid.

The current Auris will in future revert to being a Corolla hatchback so that this new Corolla range will include saloon, hatchback and estate car or touring sport models.

All three models will be available with hybrid drive systems.

The introduction of the Corolla Hybrid as well as the expansion of the Corolla family follows the March 2018 decision from Toyota to cease the production of diesel passenger cars.

Ford to offer plug-in hybrid vans

FORD unveiled a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of Transit Custom van plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) last week.

Ford claims that this new drive system targets 50 km (31 mile) zero-emissions range, or 500 km (310 mile) total range using Ford’s

1.0-litre EcoBoost engine as a range extender.

Ford claims to be the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market.

The technology enables the vehicle to be charged with mains

electricity for zero-emission journeys, contributing to reduced local emissions and allowing the vehicle to enter low-emissions zones.

The PHEV model will enter volume production in the second half of 2019.

SEAT offers third SUV in big Terraco THE new Terraco is SEAT’s third SUV as it joins the existing Arona and Ateca SUV’s in the Spanish brand range.

The Terraco, which will be manufactured by Volkswagen in Germany, will be available from February

2019 in 5 and 7-seat versions.

The new Terraco will be available with two petrol engine options.

These include a four-cylinder 1.5 litre TSI unit that produces 150bhp and is linked to a six-speed man-

ual transmission powering the front wheels.

A larger 2.0 litre, 190bhp version will be offered mated to a seven-speed DSG gearbox and 4Drive total traction system.

There are two diesel options, both 2.0 litre

TDI’s, with power outputs of 150bhp and 190bhp respectively.

The 150bhp variant can be connected to either a front-wheel drive, sixspeed manual or sevenspeed DSG with 4Drive system.

Focus grows space in new style package MICHAEL MORONEY

FORD has given a new shape to the Focus, its best-selling car on the Irish market.

The new car is claimed to be more spacious than before coupled with a more modern interior design, to reflect a significant upgrade in both style and comfort.

The designers at Ford have been cautious in terms of changes to exterior design of the new car. In reality, it’s marginally longer on the outside, with a longer wheelbase, that allowed them to add a little more interior space. And you’ll probably notice it.

Ford claims that the additional length between the front and rear wheels allows better knee clearance for rear seat passengers. It also says that there’s 6cm more shoulder room in the rear. And there’s extra boot space included in the new model even with a space saver spare wheel included.

On the inside, the more modern dash design stands out clearly. The large central infotainment screen stands proudly high and is very easy to use and see for the driver. This gives a cleaner design to the dash area, adding to the spaciousness feel in the front of the car.

The more open design makes it easy to get into a comfortable driving position.

There is good visibility all-round and the controls are well place for easy driving. I was surprised that the car did not have a reversing camera, rather than sensors, which are in themselves effective.

There are two engine options available for the new Focus, with some more to follow. I had the 1.5 litre turbo-diesel in Titanium specification on the road, rated at 120bhp, which is one step above the entry model.

This car was fitted with Ford’s impressive new 8-speed automatic gearbox that can be well recommended. The automatic gearbox control is by means of a rotary dial. It took a little time to get used to its

location while out on the road it meant easier driving.

Ford claims a marginal improvement in fuel economy in the new Focus. The engine is slightly loud at low start up revs and then purrs noticeably smoother as you move on.

The fuel economy rating for this Focus is 28km/litre (3.6/100km or 78mpg), which is impressive as it should convert to a driving range of over 1,000km on a full tank. I was well impressed by my test drive experience as I came close to 900km before a re-fill. This is despite the fact that the Focus tank capacity is marginally lower than before.

This car comes with lots of safety equipment and a top performing Euro NCAP safety rating. The driver technology features include a new Stop & Go system for driving in stop start traffic, a new speed sign recognition system and a lane departure warning system.

Entry prices for the diesel engine versions start at €26,800. Moving from a manual gearbox to this new 8-speed Ford automatic requires about a €2,000 price jump that’s probably more competitive than some other brands.

FORD FOCUS 1.5 TDCI AUTO Engine Engine Power 0 – 100km/hr Economy

Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price

1.5 litre 120hp 10.6 seconds 28km/litre (3.6/100km or 78mpg) 47 litres 98g/km A2 €180 20,000km/ 12 months 5 star 2018 2 years €26,800

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TEENAGE DREAM: SOCCER: SEVENTEEN-year-old Ali

Reghba scored twice on his full league debut as a young Bohemians side stunned St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on Saturday night.

Former Ireland Under-19 international Robbie McCourt also marked his debut with a goal as the Saints were stunned on home turf by the rampant Gypsies.

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Flying Flynn hits heights in the Park  sport@dublingazette.com

CLONLIFFE Harriers Athletics Club’s David Flynn claimed first place in this year’s SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon in a time of 1.06.21.

He led home a field of 9,000 runners in the Phoenix Park, coming home over three minutes ahead of Star of the Sea Athletic Club’s Eoin Callaghan.

He made it back onto the podium this year, finishing in second place in a time of 1.09.41 and he was followed by Italo Giancaterina who crossed the line in 1.12.06.

Speaking after the race, Flynn said; “I took off at a good pace; there were some downhills and some nice flat parts so I really pushed the pace from the beginning, held it until about ten miles and then let loose for the last three miles.

“That is a personal best time for me so I am happy with that. My debut marathon will be the Dublin Marathon which is coming up, I couldn’t be happier with how today went and my preparation [for the marathon] so far.”

Flynn has recently completed 16-days in Morocco doing some altitude training, learning his craft for the longer distances as he looks forward to testing himself further in the coming months. ““I really felt strong going up the last hill which I had been worried about and finished strong.

“For the marathon, I really can’t tell you waht my target is but I want to be competitive in a national championship and run a good time.

In the women’s race, Dunboyne Athletic Club’s Emilia Dan crossed the finish line first place with a time of 1.24.10, followed closely by

Clonliffe Harriers David Flynn crosses the finish line at the SSE Airtricity Dublin Race Series half marathon in the Phoenix Park

Shirley Coyle in second with a time of 1.24.12 and Jill Horan in third with a time of 1.25.01.

The SSE Airtricity Half Marathon is always an important fixture as it marks the end to the SSE Airtricity Race Series and brings us close to the main event, the 2018 Dublin Marathon on October 28.

This year, it will mark and celebrate female participation, linking with the nationwide commemoration of Vótáil 100.

Constance Markievicz, a key campaigner for Irish women’s voting rights, will appear on the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon finishers medal.

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

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

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CLUB NOTES BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S WELL done to our U-10 footballers, winning the Pat Walsh Cup in Mullingar and to our U-11 hurlers capturing the Midland Steel Trophy in St Pauls in Laois.

A big thank you to everyone to popped down to the club on Saturday morning for the relaunch of the sponsorship for the Academy by TJ O’Mahony.

A great morning had by all and loads of photos taken with the Dulux dog.

There was no winner of this week’s lotto; next week’s jackpot is €6,000. The numbers drawn were 19, 24, 3, 18.

Well done to our senior hurlers on their win over Ballinteer St John’s and the junior hurlers on their won over Commericals.

Best of luck to the senior A footballers as they play Na Fianna in the quarter finals of the Championship this Saturday

FAUGHS A GREAT weekend of hurling saw our senior hurlers score a convincing win over Naomh Barrog in B Championship.

This sees them through to the semi-finals, along with St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh, Thomas Davis and Kilmacud Crokes.

Junior As were unlucky to lose their Championship quarter-final game v Naomh Maur. An against the run of play goal in the dying moments the difference here.

U-15s had a good win, while U-14s took a step closer to promotion to Division One. U-13s also had a good win to put them into second place in Division One and U-12s are also in second place in Division One. Well done to teams and management and best of luck to all in remaining games.

In camogie, Senior As had a convincing win over Naomh Mearnóg, while Senior Bs secured a championship semi-final spot following their win over Raheny.

U-16 boys have made it to the quarter-final of the championship. This game takes place next Saturday at 3pm in Tymon Park against Naomh Fionbarra. Support for the boys is vital for what promises to be a nail-biting encounter.

Committee meeting for Club Limerick Dublin takes place this Friday, September 28 at 9pm in the Members’ Bar, with a showing of the All-Ireland senior hurling final afterwards. We will also have some music & finger food to finish the night. The famous Faughs Food Fair is back by popular demand and takes place this year on November 10.

HOCKEY: GROUND-BREAKING CAPTAIN REFLECTS ON CAREER

Legendary Gormley hangs up his stick A veteran of over 250 international caps, captaining 121 of them, Dubliner Ronan Gormley formally retires following an immaculate career, crowned by European bronze and and Olympic appearance  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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RONAN Gormley has formally retired from international hockey, bringing to an end one of the most influential careers on Ireland’s journey to the world’s top ten.

He was the first Irish player to reach the 250-cap mark in 2016 - ending with 256 in total - and captained the side 121 times but, if possible, his importance to the sport went far beyond just playing for the Green Machine.

The teak-tough defender, now 35, was a central figure in pushing the boundaries off the field, working tirelessly to push the envelope with the Irish Hockey Association – now Hockey Ireland – on behalf of the team to secure top class coaches and greater funding.

It is something he made a nod to in his retirement message: “We have battled for everything we have achieved, on and off the pitch. The more we continue to

achieve, the more funding and support we need. Please keep taking note.”

Originally born in Ireland, he subsequently moved to England before returning to live in Clonskeagh in his mid-teens where he played in Sandford Park in Ranelagh – helping them win the school’s only Leinster senior league title in in the past 40 years.

At Pembroke, he won everything in the game, including a quadruple in the 2008/09 season while he also helped Spanish-side Madrid reach the final of the Euro Hockey League in 2011.

With Ireland, he made his debut in 2004 in a 6-2 loss to India at a time when Ireland were ranked outside the world’s top 20. During his time, the side embarked on a remarkable rise, culminating in European bronze in 2015 and a first Olympic qualification for over a century in 2016.

Looking back on his career, he felt it was an element of fortune

paved the path.

“To some extent, there is a lot of luck in sport and I was lucky to be playing during a time of immense

“

Those involved went above and beyond to do things no one expected of them and achieved things most said they couldn’t.

talent in Irish hockey. Not only that, but those involved went above and beyond to do things no one expected of them and achieved things most said they couldn’t.”

He hailed coaches for pushing the agenda in an era when hockey

GFC ST MARY’S ANOTHER great championship weekend with minors beating Geraldine Morans, the U-16s beating Erin’s Isle and our U-16 ladies beating O’Dwyers.

Our U-14 ladies had a tough battle against Erin go Bragh with a one-point loss. Next weekend sees the return of the Adults with Seniors playing Round Towers on Saturday 5pm in Newcastle and Juniors playing Lucan Sarsfields on Sunday at 3pm in 12th Lock.

The club’s annual race night will take place in the club lounge on Saturday, October 20. Details will follow shortly, so get your horses ready.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others every Thursday in Saggart 8-9pm. Ladies, doesn’t matter if you have never played before as long as you are 21+ and not already registered with the LGFA you are more then welcome to join us for the laughs.

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Ronan Gormley in action in 2016 in the build-up to the Olympic Games. Picture: Adrian Boehm

has undergone a seismic shift toward professionalisation with Dave Passmore starting the ball rolling to raise standards with Paul Revington carrying on the progression.

Gormley – along with his father Frank – was a key figure in bringing Craig Fulton to Ireland in the first place at club level with Pembroke, something which led to the South African’s stellar time as national coach, finally reaching the Holy Grail.

While he has many playing highlights, Gormley did pick out playing in the 2012 Champions Challenge as “one never to be forgotten”. Hockey Ireland had withdrawn the national side from the competition only for the Irish public to raise €65,000 within a week to fund their journey to Argentina; their support was rewarded by a bronze medal.

Team mates were quick to pay tribute to his impact with Andy McConnell describing him as “without doubt the greatest leader I was lucky to share a pitch with, an inspirational to all and somebody who changed Irish hockey forever”.

David Harte added: “Leader, team mate, friend and legend.

Thank you for your incredible service and all you did for me personally. Inspired a generation and leaving behind a legacy”.

His formal retirement was not overly surprising. He last played in green in March 2017 when Fulton was keen to use his experience at World League Round 2 in a transitioning side following the Olympics.

With increasing work commitments at his base in Germany and a growing young family, it became difficult to stay involved in the setup though Fulton was keen to keep the door open as long as possible. He is looking forward to supporting from afar, something he particularly enjoyed last month when watching the Irish women’s “heroic feats” from his vantage point on the sofa.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: DALYMOUNT CLUB KEEP ON WINNING

LOI SHORTS Ayman’s African hopes

Bohemians’ Ali Reghba enjoyed a dream debut with two goals last weekend. Picture: Martin Doherty

Bohs’ Reghba relishes incredible LOI debut LOI PREMIER DIVISION St Patrick’s Athletic Bohemians  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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SEVENTEEN-year-old Ali Reghba scored twice on his full league debut as a young Bohemians side stunned St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on Saturday night.

Former Ireland Under19 international Robbie McCourt also marked his debut with a goal as the Saints were stunned on home turf by the rampant Gypsies.

The result saw Keith Long’s side jump above the Saints into fifth position – which could still potentially be enough to get them into Europe even if they fail to win the FAI Cup. It had all started so well for the home side when Achille Campion

headed them into the lead after just three minutes.

Dan Byrne fouled Jake Keegan 25 yards out and Ryan Brennan lobbed in a free kick that, with goalkeeper Colin McCabe overcommitted, Campion was able to nod into an empty net.

Bohs boss Long made 11 changes from the side that sealed passage to the Cup semis with a 2-1 win away to Derry City on Wednesday night.

In c a m e Mc Co u r t, Reghba and Ryan Graydon for their first league starts, the latter pair having starred in the Under19s recent Enda McGuill Cup win over Pats at the same venue.

Reghba scored twice as the Gypsies overcame the concession of an early goal, and it was a case of history repeating itself on a grander scale

for the young striker.

He had already shown hints of what he could do early on as he held his own against the Saints’ three-man defence, and he made no mistake when presented the chance to level.

Wingers Graydon and Danny Grant were beginning to find space outside that back three and it was no surprise the leveller came from those areas.

Graydon found room on the left and zipped a ball across goal that reached Grant, and the former Bangor Celtic man unselfishly teed up Reghba for an easy finish.

McCourt was inches away with a curling shot just before the break, but he got his name on the scoresheet early in the second half following more good work from

Reghba.

The striker skipped a couple of challenges before playing in Grant, whose low shot was wellsaved by Brendan Clarke, and the former West Brom man side-footed home the loose ball.

Reghba made it three as Pats pushed for an equaliser with a fine finish following a fine piece of skill from his Under19 teammate, on as a sub for his debut, sent him through.

“It’s great because we made 11 changes to the side that won in Derry on Wednesday night,” Long told the Dublin Gazette.

“It was a bad start to the game and after 15 or 20 minutes we’ve grown into the game and started to play with a little bit more composure and we started to pass the ball a bit better. “That’s only natural with the amount

of young players we have in the team. When we got the equaliser, I thought we were in control of the game. “ We l o o ke d re a l l y threatening on the counter-attack, but our buildup play was good also.”

On the youngsters, he added: “The players that have come in today have done well.

“That’s the strength of your squad – you’re only as good as your weakest link.

“Every player today came in and showed they were capable and showed their value to the squad.

It’s been built up over the past few seasons – it hasn’t just happened today.

“Our 19s have been the best team in the country for the past two seasons, and they’ll participate in Europe over the next few weeks as well.”

DUBLIN will be represented in the semi-finals of the African Champions League after Ayman Ben Mohamed helped Espérance de Tunis to a 3-1 aggregate win over Étoile du Sahel.

The former St Benildus’ College pupil played 90 minutes at left back in both games as the Tunisian champions beat their compatriots home and away to book a spot in the last four.

The 23-year-old Ben Mohamed joined Espérance two years ago from Bohemians, shortly after receiving his first call-up for Tunisia, whom he qualifies for through his father.

Ben Mohamed, who broke through at UCD before joining Longford Town, had previously been named in a home-based Under-21 squad for Ireland in 2015 but readily accepted the invitation to link up with Tunisia at senior level.

Espérance face Angolan side Premeira de Agosto over two legs next month, beginning with the first leg in Luanda on October 2.

CARR DRIVES ROVERS TO ANOTHER KEY WIN SHAMROCK Rovers remain

it ten points from a possible 12

on course to qualify for next

this season against a Derry side

season’s Europa League follow-

who had become something of

ing a hard-fought 1-0 win over

a bogey team for them in recent

Derry City at the Brandywell on

seasons.

Saturday evening.

With Waterford having

The Trinidadian striker tapped home Roberto Lopes’

passed out the Hoops with a win

cross six minutes after his intro-

over Sligo Rovers the previous

duction just before the hour to

evening, the pressure was

take Rovers back up to third.

on Stephen Bradley’s side to

The Hoops are two points ahead

deliver in Derry and substi-

of Waterford with a mere four

tute Dan Carr’s second-half

games to play – including what

strike was the tonic the Hoops

could be a winner-takes-all

needed.

date with the Blues at Tallaght

Stephen Bradley’s side made

Stadium next month.

St Pat’s Athletic and Buckley part company ST PATRICK’S Athletic and manager Liam Buckley parted ways on Tuesday afternoon by mutual consent in the wake of the club’s loss to Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

In a statement from St Pat’s, club chairman Garrett Kelleher thanked Buckley “for his numerous successes during his time here over the past number of years and, in particular, for bringing his brand of free-flowing and passing football to St Pat’s, which has brought much entertainment and enjoyment to those who witnessed it”.

For his part, Buckley thanked all involved with St Pat’s for the support given to him during his seven year reign and wished the club the best of luck in the future.

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SOCCER: YOUTH COACH HAILS STRONG FAMILY SUPPORT

LUCAN SARSFIELDS WELL done to the Junior A ladies footballers who have again qualified for the Championship Final. A superb win vs Naomh Barrog.

A disappointing weekend for the adult hurlers, as both our senior and junior A teams exited the championship at the quarterfinal stage. Junior B hurlers did however secure a quarter final place with a good win over St Sylvesters. Congratulations to our U-14A hurlers who wrapped up the Division 1 league title. 16A+B footballers and 16A+14A Ladies footballers and 16A camogie had good wins in Championship. Well done to Junior A footballers who won the Stacy Cup. Next up is senior camogie championship and senior footballers play in relegation play-off both this Sunday, footballers are 11am in O’Toole Park, Camogie are away to Na Fianna at 10.30am The Nagarhope Table Quiz held in the clubhouse last Friday night was a social and financial success.

All proceeds go to the building of a three roomed block in the Sathikurya Primary School in Nagarkot, north east of Kathmandu, Nepal. We had a full house, a monster raffle and a fun table quiz which everyone enjoyed. Thanks to all those who attended, donated spots and raffle prizes and made donations. A special word of thanks to Lucan Sarsfields; Carroll’s Gastro Pub; Mattie for the quiz questions; to Irene, Kathleen, Niamh, Ray and Doc who ran the show; to Maeve and her bar staff; the Intermediate Ladies Football team, and to everyone who helped to make the night such a memorable, successful fundraiser.

There was no winner of the lotto on September 20; the numbers were 4, 10, 14 and 15. Next week’s jackpot is €3,000, draw will be managed by Seamus Clandillon and is sponsored by Fearghal Mc Carthy, Painter and Decorator. Lucky Dip Winners: John, Roisín Carey, Helen Prendergast, Ultan Tuite, Patty Moore. Play Online Or Tickets can be purchased at the Club, in Carey’s Newsagents, in Vesey Arms or Kenny’s Bar. More exciting news for the club as one of our long time sponsors Keane Windows has extend his partnership to include U8s & U9s across all four codes.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN FOLLOWING defeat to Naomh Olaf in the Senior B Hurling Championship, our senior hurlers will play in the Intermediate Hurling Championship next season.

Also, in their respective championships, our junior hurlers were beaten by St Brigid’s and Minor Footballers lost to Castleknock.

Commiserations to our junior C footballers who lost their cup final to Good Counsel. Our Senior Camógs defeated Na Fianna in their championship outing.

This coming Sunday, the Ciarán Carr Foundation will host In Defibs We Trust, its 5K Family Colour Fun Run. The Foundation is creating a trust fund for the

maintenance, training and replacement of the 50+ life saving defibrillators that it has placed around the local community. We urge our supporters to participate and you can register via our website.

Round Tower Lotto (September 17): Jackpot €5,200. Numbers drawn 1,7,8,22 bonus ball 17. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. Three €100 winners: Catherine Quigley, David Quigley, N Shorten.

Thanks to all who support the weekly lotto.

Bingo every Tuesday in the club with first call 8.30pm.

Jackpot €1,000 for full house within 48 numbers.

All welcome.

Gavin Bazunu, back row, third from left, Jack Funge and Zak Delaney, back row, first and second from right. Picture: Paul Lundy

Leicester trio make their mark for Irish Under-17s IRELAND UNDER-17S  DAVE DONNELLY

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IT WAS a proud week for Leicester Celtic when three former schoolboy players were named in the Ireland Under-17 squad for the friendly double-header with Turkey.

Gavin Bazunu started both games and Zak Delaney played once, while Zak Funge was also involved as Ireland comfortably won both games at Tallaght Stadium.

One particularly interested spectator was Mick O’Brien who was the three boys’ coach up to Under-11 level at the Loreto club before they went their separate

ways.

Bazunu returned to Shamrock Rovers, where he has now broken into the first team, Funge to St Kevin’s Boys, while Delaney went to St Francis before moving over to West Brom.

Bazunu will conclude a half-million euro transfer to Manchester City shortly, and O’Brien is not surprised in the least to see all three 16-yearolds progress so far in their young careers.

“From the first day I saw him, Gavin was just an astonishing keeper.

You’d never seen anything like it,” O’Brien told the Dublin Gazette.

“I was telling all my friends and family about this kid Gavin – just wait

until you see this kid. I’ve never seen reflexes like it in my life, and he has really good feet.

“That’s probably why he’s attracted so much attention from England because the modern-day goalkeeper has to be able to play with the ball at his feet.

“From a very early age, you could see that Gavin had something special.”

Ballinteer native Funge and Delaney, from Ballycullen, are both athletic, ball-playing defenders in the modern mould – Funge at centrehalf and Delaney at leftback.

“Zak is probably your modern-day full back in that he’d spend more time attacking than

defending.

“He was probably the biggest surprise because his technical ability in the space of about two years, from 13 to 15, turned him into a completely different player.

“He’s at West Brom now – that shows it all.

He’s six foot plus and can run the 100 metres in no time – he’s the modern footballer.”

Key to the development of all three for O’Brien – who now manages the club’s Under-19s – is the support of families who never pushed them.

“There’s parents out there that will just push and push their kid and want them to be the superstar. That wasn’t

the case with the lads – their parents were really supportive.

“I would have dealt with Zack’s father Aidan, who would have played with Leicester Celtic all his life, and his grandfather was Brian Delaney who was one of the chairmen.

“Gavin’s parents were really supportive and never put him under pressure. From what I hear now, they’ve put a huge emphasis on his education.

“There are so many parents now who will chase the glory. The fact the boys have two good parents each is the reason they’ve gone so far, and it’s why they’ll go further.”

Peamount edged out in Galway

Peamount United. Picture: Sportsfile

PEAMOUNT United were edged out 3-2 at a drizzly Eamonn Deacy Park in a pulsating and entertaining Women’s National League fixture which ended 3-2.

Galway took the lead after just 80 seconds when an enterprising run from Lynsey McKey down the left flank saw her exploit a gap to get inside the box – from there, her shot was powerful enough to go in, despite a deflection.

The Peas equalised in the 27th minute when Eleanor Ryan Doyle put the finishing touch to a breakaway move.

They fell behind, though, in the 66th minute when Aoife Thompson rounded Naoisha McAloon after getting on the end of a lovely throughball.

And they scored again 11 minutes from time when Shauna Fox produced a remarkable free kick that was drilled low and hard from 25 yards.

It wasn’t over yet as O’ Gorman popped up to reduce the deficit to one goal again when she slotted home after a quick turn-and-shot from Niamh Farrelly’s quick free kick – and that was how it ended.

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RUGBY: BLUES BOSS CULLEN REMAINS WARY OF ALL CHALLENGES IN PRO14

Leinster blow away Edinburgh GUINNESS PRO14 Leinster Edinburgh  sport@dublingazette.com

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LEINSTER swept aside Edinburgh 31-7 at the RDS on Saturday to move to the top of Guinness PRO14 Conference B with something to spare.

There was little to separate the sides in the opening stages until Devin Toner’s brilliant block down paved the way for Fergus McFadden to score the game’s opening try.

A sustained spell of pressure followed from the visitors, but after almost 40 phases they couldn’t find a way through a determined Leinster defence.

Leo Cullen’s men pounced again just before half-time through James Lowe following a flowing team move.

Edinburgh struck first in the second half when Magnus Bradbury reached for the whitewash, but Leinster moved 12 points ahead when Jordan Larmour side-stepped his way under the posts.

Johnny Sexton was making his 150th Leinster Rugby appearance on Saturday and he celebrated with a try of his own to add to his six points from the boot.

A red card with 10 minutes to go for Pierre Schoeman meant Edinburgh finished with 14 men.

Just before the final whistle Garry Ringrose completed the scoring at the end of Fergus McFadden’s break down

the right.

For coach Leo Cullen, he said that while the final result was simple enough, there is no room for complacency for such games.

“So much comes down to the day, so you have to make sure you do everything in your power to be ready on the day in terms of preparation,” Cullen said afterwards.

“Any of the teams are capable of delivering performances.

“There’s lots of bits of our performance that we can get better at now, so we’ll try and pull that apart now. We’re still a work in progress, so we’ll just try and get better every week.

“Next week is going to be a he step up again [against Connacht], particularly after what happened to us down there last year [a 47-10 defeat],” said Cullen.

“We know Connacht and the intent that they come with.

“They’ve a lot of players that have come through the Leinster system at different stages, so we know that they’re always very, very motivated when they play against us. We understand what that’s like so it’s going to be a good challenge.”

Leinster will be aiming to hold on to top spot in Conference B when they travel to face Connacht in Galway on Saturday.

The Western province are currently third in Conference A after a convincing win over Scarlets at the Sportsground.

Former St Mary’s man Jonny Sexton on the attack for Leinster. Picture: Martin Doherty

Davis’s Star nominations ALL-STARS

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SEVERAL Fingal players are in the running among a group of 14 Dublin ladies footballers for a potential All-Star following another record-breaking year for the sport as they claimed back-to-back titles in front of a 50,141 attendance at Croke Park on September

16.

Thomas Davis’s Siobhan McGrath in the backs and Olwen Carey in midfield are both up for the awards following their epic campaigns which ended in final victory over Cork.

The 2018 TG4 All Star team will be announced at a gala banquet at the Citywest Hotel on Saturday, December 1, along

with the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Players’ Player of the Year award winners, the Provincial Young Players of the Year and the 2018 inductee into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) Hall of Fame.

Dublin have the most players on the list with the Rebelettes having 12 nominees on the 45-strong list

with three players in the running for each position.

Galway, the Connacht champions who were beaten by Dublin in the last four, have three players included on the long list.

Kerry may have suffered relegation from Division 1 of the Lidl National League but the Kingdom rallied to reach the TG4 All-Ireland Senior quarter-finals.

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ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN LIP SYNC will be held on November 30 in Westmanstown, with proceeds going to the redevelopment of the Astro pitch. We need people to get involved. The first registration night is on Friday, September 28 in the Palmerstown House. Further information on our website and Facebook.

A busy weekend for many of our teams in league and championship. The junior hurlers had a fine win over Clontarf. The U-16 footballers had a one point win over Clanna Gael Fontenoy, while the U-15 hurlers won against Castleknock. A great championship win too for the minor footballers. Well done to the U-14 camogie team who qualified for the championship semi final. Hard luck to the senior and junior camogie teams.

All fixture details will be posted on our website and Facebook page during the week.

The hurling/camogie skills session is on Friday evening from 6.30 – 7.30pm. The Academy for our younger members is on Saturday morning 10am at the clubhouse. New members always welcome and can register online at www.stpatricksgaa.ie We are also looking for boys born in 2012 to come training on Saturday mornings at the clubhouse from 9 to 10am, and Mondays from 6 to 7pm in St Lorcan’s Hall. Contact Ken Mariner on 087 6595491.

The Gaelic4mothers are looking for new players. Training is on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm. Contact Gill on 087 2269059.

Parents and guardians are invited to a talk on internet safety and the benefits of athletic movement for teenagers and children in the Palmerstown Community Centre (beside SuperValu) on 17 October at 7.30pm.

The numbers in the Lotto draw were 7, 13, 19 and 30. There was no jackpot winner. We had three match 3 winners who each won €70 – Noel Ryan, J Johnston and Janette McGreey.

The jackpot next week will be €5,400.

ST MARK’S CONGRATULATIONS to the adult hurlers on progressing to the intermediate championship semi-final after a great win against Sylvester’s the weekend.

Special mention to the U-8 lady footballers who represented the club at the weekend.

Championships: intermediate football relegation playoff this Saturday v O’Dwyers at 5pm in McGee Park, U-16 hurling v Raheny this Saturday at 3pm in St Annes Park, 12A, junior football v Skerries this Sunday at 3pm in Skerries. League: U-11 football v Good Counsel Saturday at 11am in Galtymore Road, U-12 football v Na Fianna Saturday at 12.15pm in St Vincent’s School, U-13 football v St James Gaels Saturday at 3pm in Iveagh Grounds, U-14 football v St Peregrines at 3pm in Hartstown Pk. Juvenile AGM, Friday October 12 at 8pm

in club lounge. Club shop closed temporarily for restructuring. The Academy is back, Monday and Wednesday 6 to 7pm St Mark’s NS Astro. Music every Saturday in the club.

Music this Sat by Sharon Rose. Live sport every weekend. Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45, open to everyone. Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm & 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge. Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning at 9:30am.

Please continue to support the club lotto.

Tickets €2 each or three for €5, Jackpot €8,200 - not won.

Numbers: 3, 9, 14, 26. €50 Winners 1.

Johnny Walsh c/o Neil Shovlin 2. James Philip Darcy c/o Bingo 3. Colin Martin c/o Joan Dunne 4. BOC 5. Paul Dixon 6. Colm Waters.

THOMAS DAVIS WELL done to the senior hurlers who beat Castleknock to qualify for the championship semi-finals against Faughs on October 6.

Well done also to our U-16 footballers who had an impressive win against Na Fianna and qualified for the quarter final stage of the A championship.

Hard luck to the minor footballers who were beaten by Skerries. The U-15 hurlers were beaten as were the junior hurlers. The U-13 hurlers won.

Hard luck to the senior ladies who lost to Brigid’s in the championship semi final. Well done to the players and management for a terrific effort.

Junior ladies lost to Cuala. The U-14A and U-15 teams had championship wins while the U-14B team drew.

In camogie, the U-12s are at home to St Finian’s on Saturday at 1pm. U-11s are at home to Bray Emmets on Sunday at 12pm. If your daughter would like to try this fantastic sport and make new friends please check out the Thomas Davis website for training times.

Lotto numbers were 1, 9, 10, 18, Jackpot not won.

HURLING: SEMI-FINAL WITH VINCENT’S BECKONS

Boden too strong for Ballinteer as Keaney sets tone SHC QUARTER-FINAL Ballyboden St Enda’s 3-21 Ballinteer St John’s 0-18  sport@dublingazette.com

BALLYBODEN St Enda’s comfortably saw off the challenge of Ballinteer St John’s to confirm a Dublin senior hurling championship semi-final tie against St Vincent’s.

A rapid start from Boden against the ir local rivals did a heap of damage in the opening 15 minutes. Conal Keaney found the net from a tight angle and Paul Ryan scored 0-5 to put the side 1-9 to 0-2 up with just a quarter gone on the big Parnell Park scoreboard, leaving the underdogs a mountain to climb.

That lead had grown to 14 points come halftime with Paul and Niall Ryan notching most of the points, as Ballyboden transitioned well from defence to attack and took the game to their neighbours, putting things to bed early.

The contest was proving light on frees early

Conal Keaney tries to block down a Ballinteer St John’s clearance. Picture: Cliona Mellett

on with Barry Mannion standing out for the St John’s and hitting a superb point he created himself coming into the break.

It was becoming increasingly obvious that Ballyboden had too much for their rivals, though, in particular through the effortless point scoring of the Ryan cousins. With the

DOUBLE HEADER First blood to Kiltipper men in hurling quarters THOMAS Davis’s Ryan Deegan rises highest against Castleknock to claim a catch during the Tallaght club’s impressive 1-18 to 1-10 win during their Senior 1B hurling championship battle last weekend.

It puts Davis through to the semi-final. The two sides will meet again soon in the AHL3 promotion playoff final.

Picture: niall o’connell

game all but won at half time, Ballinteer did close the gap a little largely through a series of frees from Danny McCarthy.

It was midway through the half when Keaney struck again, proving a thorn in the St John’s side as he calmly dispatched the puck past Seanie Lane and conclusively put the game to bed.

St John’s ultimately

won the second half by a couple of points, but the 3-21 to 0-18 margin of Ballyboden’s victory never looked under particular threat.

They go on to face sole north Dublin representatives St Vincent’s in a tasty looking semifinal match up, with Cuala or Kilmacud Crokes awaiting on the other side of the draw.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: GOALKEEPER SCORES GAME-DEFINING GOAL

FOOTBALL

Twamley scores big in win in U-16 group

St Brigid’s Noelle Healy on the charge against Thomas Davis. Picture: GAAPics,com

Davis’s epic SFC run ended by St Brigid’s NEW IRELAND ASSURANCE SFC SEMI St Brigid’s Thomas Davis  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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THOMAS Davis’s ground-breaking run in the New Ireland Assurance senior football championship came to an end at the semi-final stage at Lawless Park.

It was their first time ever going this deep in the competition off the back of their big win over Na Fianna in the quarter-finals but they were edged out in a real battle last Saturday.

The two teams cancelled each other out in a scrappy opening, both defences getting the better of their counterparts.

It was Brigid’s who found the mark first, Amy Fitzpatrick and Emma Sherwood both hitting points from play after bursts into the Thomas Davis backline.

So it remained until the 15th minute though, in the process, Ciara McGuigan fired a shot across the bows of Ciara Trant’s goal, and Thomas Davis looked marginally the better side. Brigid’s, however, were markedly more clinical, and doubled their lead to 0-4 to 0-0 after

20 minutes through Noelle Healy and another Sherwood effort.

Soon, Brigid’s were starting to play the ball around and while defences were still on top, momentum slowly swung their way largely thanks to their midfielders getting into gaps, with Thomas Davis penned back.

A scrappy half without too much between the teams ended with Sherwood adding another point.

A pull in the Davis defence with the ball in play behind goalkeeper Caitlin Staunton, the game’s defining moment occurred, giving Trant the chance to score one of her trademark goalkeeper’s penalties.

Orlagh McGuigan’s late point ensured Davis’ didn’t draw a first half blank, but St Brigid’s went in 1-5 to 0-1 in front.

The scrappiness continued into the second half with both sides hitting early wides in increasingly frosty conditions.

McGuigan dropped over a free for Thomas Davis six minutes in and Kate Fitzsimmons clipped high on the Brigid’s post shortly afterwards.

Davis were growing into the game

and Sinead Deegan’s point from wide on the left gave them confidence. The scoreboard still showed a two-goal margin, though Ciara McGuigan’s free, clawed out from under her bar by Dublin ‘keeper Trant, was nearly scrambled into the Brigid’s goal on the rebound.

A pair of Ciara McGuigan frees for Thomas Davis closed the gap to four points with ten minutes remaining as they took control.

The Tallaght side did have to scram-

ble the ball out from close to their goalline with five minutes left on the clock but came within a goal late on, even smashing the crossbar with their final play. They had won the second half by four points.

Ultimately, though, it was St Brigid’s ability to create chances from open play that proved the difference.

For the third time in four years, they’ll play Foxrock Cabinteely in the Dublin senior football final.

Thomas Davis’s Rachel Newell, referee David Murphy and St Brigid’s Sorcha Furlong. Picture: GAAPics,com

LUCAN Sarsfields Under-16As put in a blistering performance in their second Championship Group 3 match to beat St Sylvesters convincingly at Arthur Griffith Park.

Two early goals in the first half from Oisin Twamley helped settle Lucan into a dominant position in the game.

Sylvester’s were strong and physical in the tackle but never really threatened a buoyant Lucan side.

The first half ended with Lucan ahead 4-6 to 0-3.

Sylv’s started the second half stronger and it looked like Lucan might let them back into the game.

However, they were unable to capitalise on their possession thanks to some strong defending from the Lucan backs.

Lucan kicked back into their stride and scored 2-13 in the second half. A real positive for Lucan was the number of scorers hitting the target, with scores from seven different players.

Oisin Twamley top scored with 2-5 while Charlie Keher’s 1-5, Sean Casey’s 1-3 and jake Rooney’s 1-2 powered the scoring.

As frustration grew on the Malahide club’s side, they had a man sent off for a striking action.

Sylvester’s were also awarded a late penalty, earning them their only goal of the match.

A win now for Lucan in their final group game against Na Fianna will ensure continued progress in the championship.

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Rovers leap back into third in race to Europe  sport@dublingazette.com

SHAMROCK Rovers kept up their hot pursuit of third place in the League of Ireland Premier Division as they nicked a 1-0 victory over Derry City at the Brandywell.

It made it four wins and three clean sheets in succession for Stephen Bradley’s side as an unchallenged goal by substitute Derek Carr was enough to leapfrog Waterford in third spot. “ It wa s a s t ra n ge game,” was Bradley’s assessment to the press after the tie.

“We actually started well, moving the ball about during the opening ten or 15 minutes, but then we seemed to get a bit complacent.

“You can’t do that against teams like Derry City, who have good midfield players. They then got on top, created a few clear-cut chances and we struggled to get going.

“However, we had a chat at half-time, got it sorted and the introduction of Dan and Joel Coustrain gave us that spark and energy that we had been missing in the final third.

“We were better and I felt we deserved the goal, so to win up here ¬without being at our best makes me happy.”

It moves Rovers back above Waterford by a couple of points with the chasers well back from them. Bohemians are 10 points back from Waterford but are in a rich vein of form and so

Shamrock Rovers continued their strong run of form with a 1-0 win at the Brandywell. Picture: George Kelly

Bradley was cautious to rule them out of challenging for third place but said it was probably a straight battle with the Deise men.

“They won on Friday, we’ve defeated Derry, so we’ve simply got to concentrate on ourselves and take care of our business and see where that takes us come the end of the season.”

As for the tie itself, there was an unhurried

start to the match at on the Lone Moor Road as both sides failed to test either goalkeeper in a dreadful opening 45 minutes. Derry City eventually found an opening through Aaron McEneff, who tidied up a stretched pass from Kevin McHattie, but the midfielder’s long-range effort went well wide.

After 15 minutes, City should have taken the lead from a set-piece,

Darren Cole and Ronan Hale both in space from Rory Hale inswinging free-kick - but there was a lack of communication as the ball went out for a corner kick.

Midway through the first half and Rovers almost snatched the lead. Aaron Greene found Brandon Miele prowling at the back post but his downwards header went inches past the woodwork.

In the second half, Derry City started on the ascendancy, Ally Roy shooting from 12-yards, following a great show of determination by Ronan Hale, but his shot went over the crossbar for a goal kick.

After an hour played, Rovers hardly a sniff in front of goal but Carr didn’t waste his opportunity, coming on to replace Miele after 56 minutes, scoring four

minutes later from open play.

T h e Foy l e s i d e r s should have equalised immediately, McEneff finding Hale inside the box, the striker hitting another effort off target.

A f te r 8 5 m i nu te s, McEneff was the latest to squander another glorious opportunity in front of goal for City, handing the narrow victory the way of the visitors.