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Green light for 1,034 homes in Clondalkin PADRAIG CONLON AN Bord Pleanala has approved plans to build over 1,000 homes on 29 acres of council lands in Clondalkin. South Dublin County Council’s joint venture development of 1,034 homes in Kilcarbery is expected to take four years to complete.
The mixed tenure development will include 310 social housing units (30% of development) which SDCC say is “the first of its kind” as part of the major urban sites initiative under Rebuilding Ireland. The plan was approved by SDCC in October 2018 after councillors voted by 20 votes to 16, despite opposition from Sinn Fein, People Before Profit and Soli-
darity. Among the issues raised by those opposing the plans was the fact that only 30% of the new homes will be allocated for social housing. The plan to transfer public land, 100 per cent council owned, to private developers was also heavily criticised. CONTINUES ON PAGE 4
COUNCILLOR Francis Timmons contacted Dublin Gazette to appeal for help as Clondalkin Helping Homeless group are calling for food donations for Christmas Hampers. “Clondalkin Helping Homeless continues to give out sleeping bags and tents to homeless and supplies as needed and we also give out FoodCloud to over 60 families and people in need,” Cllr Timmons said. SEE PAGE 4
Stamp of approval for €15m Parcel Hub AN POST recently opened its new €15m Dublin Parcel Hub in Clondalkin, which promises an even better service for customers. The 50,000 square metre logistics facility, located at Oak Road, significantly increases An Post’s parcel processing capacity as the company expands its global reach and digital capability.
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Adwood Ltd, a consortium of Dublin builders Adroit and Maplewood, will develop the site and, as part of the deal will pay the council €38m and deliver 310 social housing units at “competitive rates” over four years. Adwood Ltd was set up in June 2018 by developers Michael Whelan of Maplewood and Martin Lydon of the Adroit Company. Another one of Lydon’s firms, Grandbrind, has been developing homes for the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme for first-time property buyers which provides the deposit needed to buy or build a new house or apartment. In a letter to An Bord
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Pleanala earlier this year, senior officials at South Dublin County Council, county architect Eddie Conroy and housing director Colm Ward said there
are proposals for another 3,000 homes in similar joint venture models for the South Dublin County Council area. In return for state sup-
port through the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) of €2m, the developer has also committed to delivering 50 units at prices discounted to the market. The 724 private homes include a range of 3 and 4-bed houses as well as
one, two and three-bed apartments. The tender also includes an 847 sq.m. community building which will be handed over to the Council. A creche and retail unit will also be included as part of the development. SDCC say the Kilcarbery development is part of their €1 billion investment plan for building 4,500 new homes in the County in the coming years. Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council, said: “This is a vital element of our overall council-led housing strategy to deliver 4500 homes over the next few years. “We must now get on with commencement on site at the earliest opportunity and look forward to the development of this new community.”
CLLR Francis Timmons contacted Dublin Gazette to appeal for help as Clondalkin Helping Homeless group are calling for food donations for Christmas Hampers. “Clondalkin Helping Homeless continues to give out sleeping bags and tents to homeless and supplies as needed and we also give out FoodCloud to over 60 families and people in need,” Cllr Timmons said. “Thanks to food from Tesco’s Clondalkin and Tesco’s in Liffey Valley each week to all ends of Clondalkin. “The FoodCloud we have given out since the FoodCloud app started is the equivalent of 44,282 meals and has helped dozens of local families who struggle long term or have short term needs.” Cllr Timmons added: ‘’A lot of families struggle this time of year with additional Christmas expenses, so any help would be great, we continue to accept in date food, all donations are a great help, please contact me for further details. “We also want to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support throughout the year.”
Wins for Clondalkin Mens Shed CONGRATULATIONS to the Clondalkin Mens Shed on its brilliant wins last Friday (6th) night in the South Dublin County Endeavour Awards 2019. The group took home two excellent prizes at the awards night held in the Red Cow Hotel, winning the Active Age category and also being declared Overall Winners in the Community Endeavour Awards for South Dublin County 2019. Marty Whelan was MC on the night and the presentations were made by Mayor Vicki Casserly. Congratulations to all involved!
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CHARITY: YOUR DONATION AND SUPPORT COULD HELP SO MANY PEOPLE IN NEED COUNCIL
Lucan woman appeals to Dubs to help Trocaire PADRAIG CONLON
IRISH overseas development agency Trocaire launched its Christmas Appeal with an urgent call from local Lucan woman Niamh McCarthy. She is calling on Dubliners to support innocent families caught up in wars and conflicts worldwide. “Where Trocaire works, millions of people have known nothing but war and have lived through constant conflict since they were born” Niamh
told Dublin Gazette. “Trocaire is working to protect them and keep them safe. We are asking the public to support us and make sure these innocent people aren’t forgotten this Christmas.” This Christmas marks the 50th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic War is Over ‘peace’ campaign. Trocaire has reimagined the campaign with a 2019 War Is Over Christmas Appeal, supporting families who are living in war
zones around the world. According to Niamh, families fleeing conflict urgently need food, shelter and healthcare this Christmas in many of the countries where Trocaire works. She said: “The figures are frightening. In Syria, Somalia and Gaza alone, where Trocaire works, an estimated 19 million people have known nothing but war – children have lived in conflict zones since they were born.” After years of war, 6.7m Syrians have been forced to
Impressive scores for SDCC in a new index
Inset: Lucan woman Niamh McCarthy; main: Trocaire’s eye-catching Christmas Appeal advert at Liberty Hall in the city centre, calling on people to back its vital work overseas
leave their country. In Somalia, there has been an ongoing conflict since 1991 and currently half of the population (6.2 million people) is experiencing severe food shortages, with millions requiring life-saving assistance. Meanwhile, the IsraeliPalestinian conflict has
resulted in close to two million people in Gaza relying on humanitarian assistance to survive. “Donating to the Christmas appeal will help people born into some of the longest-running conflicts in the world,” said Niamh. “We are grateful and thankful for the support
we receive from the people of Dublin each year. “Their support directly impacts families and communities around the world and that is why it is so vital this Christmas.” For further information and to help, see www.trocaire.org or call 1850 408 408.
SOUTH Dublin County Council (SDCC) has topped Transparency International Ireland’s (TII) annual National Integrity Index. TII’s annual National Integrity Index ranks the country’s 31 local authorities based on three criteria: transparency, accountability and ethics. SDCC Council ranked joint highest alongside Fingal County Council when it comes to behaving in a transparent manner. SDCC received 100% in the Accountability ranking, and received an overall score of 22 points out of 30.
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Council slammed for opening up green spaces for advertising LOCAL People Before Profit councillor Madeleine Johansson (pictured) has blasted South Dublin County Council following a variation to the Development Plan which was approved at the December meeting. The changes mean that private advertising structures will be permitted in open spaces and possibly on green spaces. Cllr Madeleine Johansson said: “In our daily lives we are constantly surrounded by advertising, and this is another step in the wrong direction. “Private advertising promotes a culture of consumerism rather than a culture of community.” Party colleague Gino Kenny TD said: “People Before Profit was the only party to make a submission and oppose this. “It’s suggested that this will be particularly concentrated on public transport routes including the Luas line. “This means that people will be bombarded with advertising everywhere they look. Green spaces, particularly those owned by the tax payer, should not be commercialised in this manner.”
Boost for local groups DUBLIN Bus shared some early Christmas cheer this week with local voluntary and community groups as they announced the winners of this year’s Community Spirit Awards. The awards will allow groups develop new projects and create a valuable difference to those most in need. 87 groups will receive a Community Spirit Award; there are five €5,000 winners, 13 €2,000 and 69 €1,000 winners. The full list of winning groups is available at www. dublinbus.ie. There are two deserving winners of the Community Spirit Awards located in West Dublin: Clondalkin & Lucan Women’s Centre (Lucan) aim to empower and support community-based women who experience disadvantage and marginalisation as a result of barriers to participation and lack of opportunities. They will use their €1,000 Community Spirit Award to host a 6-week Mental Health and Wellbeing course for young women aged between 18 and 25 years old. Adamstown Youth and Community Centre (Adamstown), who received a €1,000 Community Spirit Award, is a local centre providing a range of activities for the community. They will use their grant to purchase a defibrillator for their facility.
PROTEST: RESPONSE TO A HIKE IN RENTS FOR OAPS
A protest was held this week outside the South Dublin County Council offices in Tallaght
‘We feel it’s time to show them this will not be accepted’ PADRAIG CONLON
A PROTEST was held this week outside the South Dublin County Council offices in Tallaght in response to a hike in rents for OAPS and council tenants. The protest, organised by Solidarity and supported by People Before Profit, Rise and Dublin South
West Housing Action, follows a contentious decision at the annual Budget Meeting last month. The Budget was proposed by the chief executive and supported by the ruling alliance of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, the Green Party and two Independents. It includes a rent
increase of €3 per week for all council tenant households, and the removal of the rent discount of €10 for those in receipt of the state pension in households with any other income except the state pension. The protest, which took place on Monday afternoon, was attended by local elected representatives including TD Paul Murphy, Solidarity Councillor Kieran Mahon and Independent Councillor Eoin O Broin as well as members of local housing advocacy group Dublin South West Housing Action. Speaking to Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson for Dublin South West Housing Action explained why the group were protesting outside the council offices. “This increase is cruel and it is an attack on our most vulnerable, it will affect those on limited incomes,” they said. “We are protesting outside their offices because SDCC can’t attack the most vulnerable in our society. “We are also worried,
are SDCC going to go along the same lines as DCC by spending millions on white elephant projects like the white-water rafting facility? “SDCC have given no regard for ability to pay and this increase will impact severely on the wellbeing of longstanding tenants. “Once again, the establishment parties have ignored the massive wealth that exists in society, and refused to put any additional tax on massive corporations like Amazon, CRH, Pfizer, Google and Roadstone. “These parties were pushed back on water charges under pressure from the mass campaigns of opposition from our communities. “We feel it’s time to show them this will not be accepted. “We say no to the rent hikes, maintain the discount for pensioners. “It’s already too hard to make ends meet, real rent controls for all! “Build social and affordable housing to end the housing crisis.”
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Daniel and Emma Kearns
Enya Martin and Paul Ryder
Owen, Ciaram, Sarah and Laura Yuliya, Wesley, Natalia and Tatiyana. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER
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HE Square Tallaght recently launched a spectacular Frozen 2 themed mall as well as Santa’s Grotto which officially opened on the night where visitors can experience Ireland’s only 4D virtual reality sleigh ride! There is also the opportunity to have your picture taken with Elsa, Anna et al at a selfie screen at the mall.
Dee and Lyla Dunne
Andrew, Mia and Aggie Rooney
Melinda Molnar and Vicien Moisa
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EU TRADE COMMISSIONER ON HAND FOR OPENING
€15m Parcel Hub gets Phil’s stamp of approval PADRAIG CONLON
AN POST recently opened its new €15m Dublin Parcel Hub in Clondalkin, which promises an even better service for customers. The 50,000 square metre logistics facility, located at Oak Road, significantly increases An Post’s parcel processing capacity as the company expands its global reach and digital capability. The hub’s Beumer Technology enables 13,000 parcels to be processed every hour and transforms the parcels operation from a manual set-up to a 90% automated process. Following processing, parcels are despatched directly from the Dublin Parcel Hub to local delivery units.
Phil Hogan applauds the first packages at the new hub
EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan was on hand to help open the new facility last Friday, December 6. Mr Hogan said: ‘’An Post is one of the staples of Irish life and it is great to see this investment to futureproof its business model. “In today’s globalised economy, it is imperative for any country ... to invest in e-Commerce technologies, just as An Post is doing.
“The Dublin Parcel Hub will help to connect Irish businesses and consumers to the world. “By transforming its business model, An Post will be supporting Ireland to harness the winds of international trade.” David McRedmond, chief executive of An Post, said: “We’re ambitious for An Post and for Ireland in the international e-Commerce world.
“This hub is a significant investment in Ireland’s economic infrastructure, providing Irish business and consumers with the world’s most advanced technology, coupled with An Post’s expertise. “With more than 50% of Irish retail now online, the Dublin Parcel Hub sits right at the centre of a new world order of global trading and shopping for customers. “The European Investment Bank recently approved a €40 million loan to support An Post’s transformation strategy. “We will invest this, and additional funds from our own resources, to rebuild our entire network over the next five years to remain in step with the rapidly emerging global e-Commerce landscape.”
Honouring humanitarians at the Irish Red Cross ball ELAINE Adams and Justine Nantes looked very stylish on the red carpet at the recent second annual Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards Ball. The imaculately presented ladies were among the many supporters of the black tie event, that was held in the Ballsbridge Hotel. The awards ball honours humanitarian achievements while raising vital funds for vulnerable children and families both at home and overseas. Picture: Conor Healy/Picture It Photography
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What a show – another rousing moment from the enthusiastic cast
The main and the minor characters alike all contributed to put on a great show to enjoy
It ain’t a hard knock life for Annie’s vibrant cast E
It could only be little orphan Annie, with other cast members
VERYBODY’S favourite orphan – Annie – came bounding into life at St Joseph’s Lucan recently, where Transition Year students put on a great production of the evergreen show. The beloved Broadway hit was given an
all-star treatment by the talented teens, who enthusiastically took to their parts to help bring Annie’s tale to high-energy life at the busy school. All the elements of the classic Annie tale were there, with just enough individuality
and character to really make the show their own in the enjoyable production. It was another feather in the cap for the school, with Annie another production full of energy and character that the talented cast, and the school, can all be proud of.
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CRIME
The laws must be stricter to tackle drug dealing – FF A LOCAL representative believes the only way to fight the menace of drug dealing is by making the law stricter. Dublin Mid-West Fianna Fail TD John Curran has said that tougher sentencing is needed when it comes to drugs convictions. In response to a Parliamentary Question, Deputy Curran was supplied with figures by Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan detailing the number of people convicted for possession of drugs in 2018 that had a value of more than €13,000, and the number of sentences received of less than one year, one to three, three to five, five to ten and more than ten years, respectively. The figures provided to Deputy Curran, who is Fianna Fail’s Spokesperson on National Drugs Strategy, show that only one person convicted of possession of drugs in 2018 with a value more than €13,000 received a prison sentence of more than 10 years Deputy Curran said: “The figures provided to the Courts Service speak for themselves. “We need to see tougher sentences handed down in court for serious drug crimes such as pocession of drugs over the value of €13,000. “It’s time we began to get serious when it comes to drug crime as we already have an existing drug problem in the country which needs to be curtailed. “Judicial sentences must reflect the gravity of the crime.”
COMMUNITY: VENUE HELPS TO HIGHLIGHT ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES
Firhouse played a key role in disability issues focus PADRAIG CONLON
FIRHOUSE was the venue for the first major Irish contribution to a worldwide event for people with disabilities. Tuesday, December 3 was International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the special day was honoured with a disability event, and an associated Purple Light Up Day, that featured public buildings illuminated in purple. Started originally in 1992 when it was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3, the event is now gaining ground in Ireland and the Central Remedial Clinic Day Centre in Firhouse formally launched the CRC Purple Ribbon campaign on December 3.
Minister Finian Mc Grath, joined Breda Gavagan, CRC Firhouse Manager (right); service user Andrezej, and staff on the disabilities-focused day of December 3
Finian McGrath, Minister of State for Disability Issues, spoke at the launch about the theme for the 2019 event, The Future is Accessible, saying that a person’s disability or health should not dictate the path they take in life.
He said the Government are taking a strategic approach to disability planning through the National Disability Inclusion Strategy. CRC Firhouse centre manager Breda Gavagan explained how the CRC
became involved in the Purple Ribbon event. She told Dublin Gazette: “Last year, the people who attend the centre here designed a ribbon badge to raise awareness of adults with a physical disability.
“This year they redesigned it to tie-in with the international event and changed the colour to purple. “Disability touches the lives of everyone at some stage, so through events like this we can have an impact on our environment and our shared future.” Last year’s ribbon was seen to be worn by several TDs in Dail Eireann, and Breda hopes that this year the campaign will gain even more publicity, spreading awareness of the issues facing persons who have a disability. Firhouse CRC centre recently opened a community-based, fully wheelchair-accessible garden designed and built in close co-operation with South Dublin County Council.
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DUBLIN GAZETTE EXCLUSIVE EXPOSE ON VULTURE FUNDS: PART 6 OF 7
All you ever need to know for Part 2 of 3 such articles drafted for us by a panel of legal and debt advocacy experts
More about the hearing in court
START by accepting that the Judge is not on the side of the Plaintiff’s barrister. That’s not how the system works. If you’ve applied to the Legal Aid Centre for legal aid (you didn’t? why not?) ask the Court to postpone the Hearing until you receive a reply. You might think you’ve got a good point about non-compliance with some Court rule, but you probably haven’t. Because if you’re there, you’ve got all the other side’s documents, the case can go on straightaway (unless the Mediation Act hasn’t been complied with). If you’ve only just received new documents from them, ask for an Adjournment to prepare a reply. If you’re offered a three-month Adjournment to consult a Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP) (the
Court is supposed to offer this) take it, and consult a PIP. Then file an Affidavit setting out what he/she told you. Exhibit correspondence. Did the Plaintiff’s barrister read out your Affidavits? All of them? That’s his or her job (He’s not giving evidence!). But what if the Judge says “I’ve read your Affidavits,” and you doubt it? Be polite; ask whether the Judge has any questions you can help with. Don’t feel you have to make a speech without notes. Write it out beforehand if you want to. If the Judge interrupts you, say (politely) that you haven’t finished. Lost the case? Appeal? (Why not?) Ask for a “Stay” pending Appeal. Don’t miss the deadline (10 days, starting there and then).
Make an offer; Make two! EXAMPLE: you can’t go far wrong if you follow the Insolvency model. But call this one: THE PSA: PERSONAL SOLVENCY ARRANGEMENT Over the next six years, you can pay the Vulture Fund interest and principal at the rate a retail bank would fix for a 25-year mortgage
securing a loan amount in the sum paid to the original Lender to buy your loan. (Ask the Judge to ask the Vulture Fund how much they paid, that’s the Vulture Fund’s “investment”). And after six years? Renegotiate. Nothings off the table. More sample “Offers” next week!
Fight or Deal? IT’S not an “either, or”: you can do both. Good lawyers always come prepared for both. And remember: you can win! The best deals are struck after a fair fight. If you propose a deal it will be “without prejudice” to your fight arguments. WRITE or SPEAK? Slightly more complicated. Don’t go to Court without an Affidavit (or Affidavits). Just the bare facts, no law. You get your chance to debate the law on your feet in Court. So the answer to the question “write or speak?” is you must do both. Do your best. (TIP: List your fight points under the heading “Defence” and your deal proposals under the head-
ing “Proportionality”).
DEFENCES OF THE LEGAL VARIETY
The Courts are tired of hearing arguments about technical or paperwork issues. But they still may be valid points. You do not lose the new “Boxer’s Proportionality” option by arguing these legal defences, such as in regards to the Plaintiff’s Title, the Jurisdiction of the Court, the Compliance with CCMA/MARP (including progressing a Mortgage-to-Rent solution) and, of course, whether any of the Terms of the Original Loan Facility were “unfair” - spell it out: The FACTS go in the Affidavit(s).
Where equities are equal, the law prevails DON’T forget this legal principle. Were You or Are You a “strategic defaulter?” The law presumes that you are. You have to explain if that is not the case. Is the Vulture Fund evicting you to get a windfall (probably untaxable)? Legal possibly, but certainly not ethical! Prove that you’re not a strategic defaulter (FACTS: why you stopped paying; LAW: social force majeure) and equities are not equal. You’ve a headstart when it comes to “proportionality.”
made to you at the time. They remain enforceable (even if not in writing). The Vulture Fund cannot ignore them. But be honest with the Court - don’t make it up. If you genuinely think the Fund’s behaviour is not as you expected the previous Lender to act, say so. (The facts go in the Affidavit(s)) Harassed? Treated like a nobody? Problems talking to the “credit servicers”? Tell your story! (The facts go in the Affidavit(s)) MORE UNETHICAL BEHAVIOUR The Court will want answers from them. Already restructured with the previous Lender? Send emails and “exhibit” hard copies. Warehousing capitalised arrears “subject to Their behaviour is no longer “irrelevant” when it review“ or some such arrangement? comes to Proportionality. Good for you. You can enjoy the benefits of all of (The facts go in the Affidavit(s)) the assurances, undertakings and representations
JUDGE MARY LAFFOY has said that a Possession Order should only be made “where the Application was made bone fide with a view to realising a Plaintiff’s security.” - (EBS v Gillepsie 2012) Ask the Judge to ask the Vulture Fund how many unexecuted Possession Orders (or empty houses) they have on their files. These were Orders given on the strength of the Plaintiff’s undertaking to sell the houses. But they haven’t. Aren’t these Orders now void? Was the Court deceived?
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dealing with vulture funds
Boxer Moran’s proportionality test A NEW box to be ticked! From this year, judges have to factor “proportionality” into repossession decisions. This is because Independent T.D. Boxer Moran finally convinced the Government to pass his Bill amending the 2009 Act to make this major change in the law. Problem is: there’s no user’s manual for the judges. Working out what’s proportionate and what’s disproportionate is going to be a work in progress for some time to come, and your ideas are as valid as the next person’s. When you set out to achieve some aim, “X”, and you find that unavoidably you cannot avoid collateral damage to “Y”, you should minimise that side effect by measured and “proportionate” action. “X” and “Y” cannot co-exist. “Y” must give way, but only to the extent necessary to give effect to “X”. If the law requires a “proportionate” outcome, that’s not an open discretion, it’s actually calculable.
achieve “X” but be less damaging to “Y”. This balancing exercise is well known in Constitutional Law, for example in the area of compulsory purchase which eats into “Y”, the right to private property, in the interests of “X”, the Common Good. Or it may be that in Boxer’s Bill the “X” is the (ECHR Article 8) Human Rights of the Person and his dependants (which, of course, they already have since 2003). Or perhaps “X” includes BOTH the societal objective of keeping people in their homes, AND their individual Article 8 Human Right for the dignity of the individual. And what is the Vulture Fund’s “Y”? Its demand is simple: it is to recover its money. But the Fund has no entitlement to a (probably untaxed) windfall. And it must behave with due regard to Corporate Social Responsibility. In a proportionate outcome, the Vulture Fund can have no expectation of a green light for eviction and supernormal Here’s the thing: Boxer’s Bill doesn’t profits. actually say what “X” and “Y” are ! The But, that said, here is the most courts have to work that out by statutory important argument about interference interpretation techniques. with the rights of secured lenders and Perhaps “X” is the borrower staying the economic role played by rigorous in his home. The borrower will make an enforceability of mortgage contracts offer - his plan for “X” - having regard to underpinning the solvency of the bankall his circumstances. ing system. The court has to consider whether The argument is that once the bank this offer cuts into the Vulture Fund’s has sold the loans to the vulture fund rights, “Y”, to a disproportionate extent there is no such need to underpin the and whether a different solution might solvency of the Vulture Funds!
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS?
No point in questioning the fairness of terms in your facility/mortgage deed Ts and Cs without being specific. Which terms? Why unfair? But on the other hand, if you are now in a restructured facility, that’s a new contract. Were the new terms fair? Did you promise more than you could afford? Were you at that point a “vulnerable” consumer? Rebut the presumption against “non-est factum” (no informed intention to contract) by citing EU Law (the “Unfair Commercial Practices Directive” Article 5 or the proposed “Common European Sales Law” Article 51). And did the Mortgagee comply with Directive 2014/17/EU “Consumer Mortgage Credit Agreements” (now in force in Ireland under S.I. 142 of 2016) at the time of the Loan Restructure Agreement?
THE LAW MAY BE ON YOUR SIDE!
You have forfeited your home by not paying the mortgage, but you are not alone in this predicament. All societies which use credit markets to sustain standards of living also have safety nets to allow for a fresh start after credit default. It’s a re-set button: the original lender sees its investment written down; the borrower must either lose his altogether or start afresh on a “can pay, will pay” basis. Until Boxer’s Bill was enacted in August, we had no re-set button set out in the Law. Now the button (marked “Proportionality”) must be used by any Court dealing with Repossession cases. But the Court hasn’t been instructed as to what factors it must consider: it’s a discretion. Your case will be one of thousands. Over time a picture will emerge. When a Court has an “unfettered” discretion, it doesn’t mean it controls the dialogue. It’s open to you to put forward your ideas and proposals. You must give the Court the facts it should consider, in your view. You can’t be denied that. But please be realistic.
THE EXTENDED REDEMPTION OPTION (“ERO”) THINK ten years. Affordable monthly payments are not credited to your mortgage loan account, but instead held in escrow, and at the end of that period the total paid is returned to you as your deposit when you go to get a mortgage from a bank to buy back (“redeem”) the house at it’s market value. The deposit lump sum “rests in your account” briefly, and is then paid again to the vulture fund as part of a “full and final” redemption. (You can assign your right to redeem at this point.) Residual arrears (if any) on the mortgage account are written off. The ten year deposit period will be cut short if you default at any point, and your savings will be forfeit.
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composition (such as weight loss or muscle gain), as well as delivering nutrition seminars, workshops and drop-in clinics for corporate entities.
Kate also plays basketball for Trinity Meteors at the National League level, and has played and captained the Irish basketball team. To demonstrate her allround skills as a sports person, she recently took up Gaelic football with Kilmacud Crokes, with whom she plays over the
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summer months. She completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Loughborough University after she studied Food Science for four years at UCD. As well as working tirelessly with the Longford men’s footballers and the Dublin ladies team, and keeping the flag of her professional nutrition consultancy, NutriKate, flying high, Kate spends the vast majority of her time getting her athletes, and other clients, ready for battle. Her philosophy is simple, yet effective: correct nutrition practices should be individual, easy, attainable and affordable. She strives to cut through the nonsense and deliver advice and content that holds truth, practicality and relevance.
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We believe that the correct nutrition practices should be easy, attainable and affordable, and that’s exactly what I’ve created with the services we provide at NutriKate Having captained and competed at international and province level in basketball, the importance of nutrition has long been apparent to the health and performance nutritionist. The values that sport
embedded in Kate’s life – such as goal-setting, empowerment, ambition, determination and hard work – perfectly complement the values and targets that can be achieved through a ppropriate nutrition and well-being
practices. Similar to how no two sporting careers are the same, nutrition and the mantra that underpins NutriKate ensures that advice provided to Kate’s clients are bespoke and specific to each individu-
al and their needs. These values are something Kate looks to incorporate into the work she currently does as Head of Performance Nutrition with both of the sports teams that she’s involved with.
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THERE were great smiles all round at the Savoy Cinema in the city centre recently when St Michael’s House held its annual Christmas matinee. There was great excitement over this year’s film – Frozen 2 – which was a huge hit with the excited audience.
As one of Ireland’s largest providers of community based services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, St Michael’s House staff were joined by a team of volunteers from Fujitsu, with more than 500 children and adults enjoying the private screening.
Pictured are (back) Tony O’Malley, chief executive, Fujitsu; Frozen 2 characters Elsa and Olaf; (front) St Michael’s House service users from Dublin, Tonto Tumenbayar (10), Katie Flynn (11) and Dionne McGarry (11); bookended by Aoife Moore and Deborah Wiseman.
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Police arrest a drunk who’d skipped work to rob own workplace POLICE in Georgia say a man who called out of his shift a local restaurant because he was “intoxicated,” showed up a couple of hours later and demanded money while holding a co-worker at gun-point. The Gainesville Times reports Kentarias Gowans (20) is charged with offenses including aggravated assault. Police investigator Todd Templeton says Gowans called the restaurant on Thanksgiving, saying he would not be able to make it to work – but later that night, he held the establishment up at gunpoint. Police say responding officers arrived to see employees running from the business, which had customers at the time. Police say an apparently still intoxicated Gowans briefly raised the gun at officers before dropping it. He was arrested after a brief struggle during which a stun gun was used.
Not the best present for a baby: a rifle
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A CANADIAN man was recently put in ‘Twitter jail’ for wishing that current pop culture sensation, Baby Yoda, would die a painful death. Will Sloan, a podcaster from Canada, jokingly tweeted : “I actually hope [Baby Yoda, above] dies painfully.” Within 20 minutes, the podcaster said Twitter notified him that he violated their rules against abuse and harassment. Sloan told CTVNews.ca that his temporary account lock-down – where he couldn’t post or favourite tweets for a week – was like being in ‘Twitter jail’. He also told CTVNews that he doesn’t plan to wish pain on Baby Yoda again. but that he’ll take other fictional characters “[on] a case-by-case basis”.
TOYS, walkers, clothes, semi-automatic rifles – wait, what? That’s exactly what the father-to-be thought when he opened a gift at a baby shower in Florida last week. Veronica Alvarez-Rodriguez and her husband were on their way to a shower last week when they popped into a Florida Goodwill shop. Alvarez-Rodriguez found an unopened and seemingly brand-new bouncer for $9.99. ’’ It was like the perfect gift for the baby shower,” she said. However, when the father-to-be opened the gift, he found a loaded semi-automatic rifle. Shocked, the couple rang Crestview Police Department, and although the man was initially allowed to keep the weapon, the department asked him to hand it in the next day. It is still not clear how the gun got into the box, and Goodwill would not comment on the matter.
DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Maura, a gentle four-year-old female Jack Russel Terrier that is looking for a patient, caring family that will give her time and space to settle into her new home. As Maura is very timid, she is looking for a fam-
ily to befriend her in our Rehoming Centre before she makes the big move to her new home. Her ideal home would be quiet, with a family who have time to help her grow in confidence. At the moment she is finding life much easier to cope with when she has a doggie pal, but once she gets to know you, she wants all your attention. If you have room in
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New Benetton concession opens in Arnotts this month UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON have opened a brand new in-store concession at Arnotts, one of the newest additions to the ever expanding womenswear department, just in time for Christmas. The new concession showcases United Colors of Benetton’s latest collection, which draws on the brand’s ultra-bright colour palette and features well-known cartoon characters including Snoopy and Mickey Mouse. Catherine McDonagh, District Manager Ireland at Benetton Group, said: “Arnotts is Dublin’s most famous, historic and well-regarded department store – and we’re delighted to launch this concession and continue to build our presence
across the country. Customers can look forward to the full United Colors of Benetton fashion experience in one of the best shopping destinations in Dublin city centre.” Audrey Owens, Business Development Director at Arnotts said: “The womenswear offering at Arnotts aims to meet the demands of the modern Irish woman of every age and we will continue to do this with the newest addition of United Colors of Benetton. “The eco-friendly ethos of the brand is an element we very much welcome, with their journey towards 100% sustainability by 2025 being something we will support.”
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Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor THERE’S TONS of new styles and pieces on the market in the run up to Christmas. With all kinds of events on the cards for people over the next fortnight, it’s clear that there will be three massive contenders this party season sequins and glitter make an appearance in a big way, both for December 25 and New Years Eve, as
well as velvet having a heavy appearance in styles across the high street. Satin is also a huge player in the style stakes this festive season, proving a comfortable and wearable fabric that also appears luxurious, too. We’ve taken some of our top picks from Simply Be and PrettyLittleThing, all of which are available now on SimplyBe.ie and PrettyLittleThing.ie – the perfect excuse for some online shopping!
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featuring 15 face and eye powders perfect for sculpting, highlighting and blush. It features colours from the original palette that are more pigmented than before, and four fabulous new shades to match. Louise McDonnell said: “I designed this palette to be a go-to daily make-up essential, that would have a place in everyone’s cosmetics bag. The beauty of the shades I have selected, is that they are so versatile, meaning they can be used
A spellbinding new collection from Pandora PANDORA HAVE launched their new collaboration, inspired by the iconic Harry Potter films. The capsule collection is comprised of 12 hand-finished products, all inspired by Harry and his wizarding adventures at Hogwards. Harry and his two best friends, Ron and
Hermione, are brought to life as sterling silver charms, while other recognisable symbols from both the books and movies appear throughout the collection, including the famous Golden snitch. The collection is available online at Pandora.net, or in Pandora stores across Dublin.
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The how and why we’ve drifted away from box shapes to ‘curvier’ vehicles DECLAN GLYNN
if you can afford it, Ford’s new limited edition Mustang Bullitt is set to be just as much of a classic in years to come as the film it pays homage to – what a beauty!
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THE multi award-winning 1968 cops and robbers film, Bullitt, is noted for its car chase scene through the streets of San Francisco, and is regarded as one of the most influential car chases in movie history. Now, more than half a century later, Ford are paying homage to the iconic film, with a limitededition Mustang Bullitt, which is guaranteed to be a future classic. Finished in stunning Dark Highland Green metallic paint, this is a proper old-skool muscle car in every way. The magnificent 5.0litre V8 petrol engine in the Mustang Bullitt has been allowed to breathe much
more freely thanks to a huge new air filter, bigger throttle bodies, and an allnew exhaust. T h i s re s u l t s i n a 14bhp hike in power (to 453bhp/460PS), plus a thumping 529Nm of torque. But, the Bullitt’s V8 engine feels and sounds very different to anything we have experienced from Ford in the past, and is a genuine masterpiece of mechanical engineering. Taking just 4.6 seconds to sprint from 0-100km/h, the naturally-aspirated engine in the Mustang Bullitt is capable of reaching a limited top speed of 263km/h (where permitted). A standard six-speed manual gearbox (complete
with a white cue ball gear knob) features a new auto-blip on downshifts, thereby eliminating the need to master the art of ‘heel and toe’ footwork, because the electronics take care of that instead. My Fo rd Mu s ta n g Bullitt test car attracted a huge amount of admiring glances no matter where I drove, while the terrific sound coming from the car’s engine and exhaust really set pulses racing. The front grille of the Bullitt is devoid of any badging, leading to a level of intrigue, as fellow motorists wonder what brand of performance car is behind them, as they look in their car’s rear-view mirror. On the road, the Bullitt
feels unsurprisingly solid, while the slick manual gearbox is extremely well suited to the Bullitt’s magnificent engine. However, the best aspect about the Bullitt on the move is what it sounds like, especially when you reach the final 2,000rpm of the rev range. The engine feels a lot sharper than the regular V8 – producing a monster
soundtrack to go with it. Large Brembo brake calipers ensure that the Bullitt stops as effectively as it goes, while the car’s chassis feels well damped, and controlled, on every road surface. While the Ford Mustang is priced from €49,896 (ex-works), the limitededition Mustang Bullitt is priced from €73,092 (ex-works).
Renault presents a ‘Popemobile’ to Francis CAR manufacturer Groupe Renault has given as a gift a Dacia Duster 4x4 to his Holiness, Pope Francis, specially designed for the mobility needs of the Pope. The vehicle was delivered by Christophe Dridi, managing director of Groupe Renault Romania, and chief executive of Automobile Dacia SA; and by Xavier Martinet, general manager of Groupe Renault Italy, during a visit to the Pope’s residence in The Vatican.
The ‘Popemobile’ has a white outer livery with beige interiors. The model, based on Dacia Duster, is 4.34 metres long and 1.80 metres wide. The vehicle integrates specific solutions and accessories specially designed to make it suitable for the uses for which it will be intended by the Vatican: large sunroof, removable glass superstructure, and a ground clearance that’s 30mm lower than normal.
IT IS a very true saying that “time brings changes”, and nowhere is it more noticable than in the automotive industry. You only need to look at cars from 20 or so years ago to see how far car design has come. I am a regular attendee at classic car shows in Dublin, and I love drooling over some magnificent cars from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. There was a time when boxy designs were all the fashion, but the problem was that this was taken to extremes by a variety of car manufacturers, with the result that a lot of cars started to look fairly similar. Ta ke t h e c l a s s i c Austin 1100 body shell, for example; the very same body was available b a d g e d a s a n MG , Wolseley, Riley, Morris, Vanden Plas, Innocenti and Austin. That is seven incarnations of the one body style! The only differences between all these models was engine and trim options – otherwise, the running gear was pretty much unaltered. T h a n k f u l l y, t h i s extreme type of bodysharing does not go on in these modern times. However, some people will say that they feel that modern cars are beginning to look alike, but the reason for this is simple; modern car
designs are heavily influenced by curves instead of squares, which results in ‘fluidic’ design, giving the impression that a car is actually moving – even when it is stationary. The role of a modernday car designer is becoming ever more demanding due to the fact that there are so many things that have to be taken into account before the designer puts pencil to paper. There is a huge desire from car manufacturers to make their products more economical than their rivals, and the designers are required to make the exterior shape of the new car ‘slippery’ so that there is less resistance to drag which, in turn, improves fuel economy and makes the car more resistant to wind noise when travelling at speed. It is also important to incorporate required levels of safety equipment into these designs without compromising style. In these modern times, many customers will base their buying decision on how a car looks, so this is crucial from a designer’s point of view. With such a change in car design over the past couple of decades, it will be interesting to see where car design leads us over the next few decades. One thing is for sure – be prepared for change ...
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The Brother’s Movement A CULT INDIE CLASSIC RETURN
AFTER an almost decadelong break, once buzz-laden Tallaght indie rock act The Brother’s Movement are returning for a one-off show this Christmas – or at least, that’s the official line. There are already hints, you see, of a broader return. Nothing’s set in stone, but there are enough little jokey lines throughout our quick chat with frontman Daniel Paxton that suggest that rehearsals have proven a whole lot of fun, and just lead to something more than a one-night nostalgia trip. “We always said we’d
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come back and do some shows if we were still on talking terms, and we felt that we didn’t sound dated,” said Paxton, who has since played a key part in the output of popular rockers Sweet Jane, and later Buffalo Sunn. “We’re doing it to mark the ten-year occasion, really. “We’re in a few different bands now between
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us. We worked hard on that Brother’s Movement album, and spent a lot of cash on recording it in Philadelphia. “We were very proud of it. There’s no pressure, which is the beauty of this show. “At the time, we always had that aim of getting something more from it, making a career. Now it’s just for the pure enjoyment of playing the songs.” The rehearsals weren’t always easy, but things are coming together. “At first, the rehearsals weren’t good, to be honest
with you,” Paxton says. “But after about three or four shows, things started coming together. “We actually sound a hell of a lot better than I remember, because we used to be in this pokey little room. “Having a really good PA and actually being able to hear each other play definitely helps. Plus, we’re a little bit older and wiser, and don’t need to have the amps turned up to 11 all the time to make the point we’re trying to make. “There is one song we’ve been leaving until last.
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The Coronas @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Junior Brother @ Whelan’s, €15 Greywind @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15
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Villagers @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT Ham Sandwich @ Whelan’s, €25 The Wha @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 The Coronas @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT
It’s ten minutes long and instrumental, and it takes a bit of working out, it has so many twists and turns. “A few of them took a little while, but once we figured them out, they came good. “We enjoyed the process of looking at how we did it back then, and it came back to us.” In their earlier incarnation, The Brother’s Movement were signed to Rocket Girl records in the UK, and widely expected to go on and make an impact more substantial than they actually did, having
Fangclub @ The Workman’s Club, €17
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Ham Sandwich @ Whelan’s, €25 Blue Hawaii @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 The Coronas @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Villagers @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT The Scratch @ The Button Factory, SOLD OUT Milk @ The Workman’s Club, €14
evolved from a band called Mainline and garnered substantial hype. They played support to the likes of The Jesus and Mary Chain, Doves, Sonic Youth, The Chemical Brothers and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band lasted only three years before going their separate ways. “We all started to not get on at a certain point,” Paxton says of their demise. “The pressures of holding down full-time work and doing the band were hard. “Two of us wanted to get
on with our lives, so it got pretty stressful. We were doing tours with people not talking. “We were always fine on stage, but as soon as the amps were turned off, it wasn’t so good. “Recording the album and doing a couple of tours afterwards took its toll on us a little bit. “I ended up leaving first, and the lads did another tour without me. “I think, after that, they just had enough. It was all the stuff you read about, really. It’s water under the bridge now.”
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Soda Blonde @ Whelan’s, €17 Bjorn Again @ The Olympia Theatre, €38
Christy Moore @ Vicar Street, €43+ Mark Lanegan Band @ The Button Factory, SOLD OUT
DECEMBER 16 (MONDAY)
DECEMBER 18 (WEDNESDAY)
Sam Fender @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Soda Blonde @ Whelan’s, €17 Christy Moore @ Vicar Street, €43+
DECEMBER 17 (TUESDAY)
Hudson Taylor @ Whelan’s, €29
Hudson Taylor @ Whelan’s, €29 The Vibes @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €7 Inhaler @ The Button Factory, SOLD OUT David O’Doherty @ The Sugar Club, SOLD OUT
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DUBLIN SENIORS
This week, we look at the importance of eating well, medical cards for seniors and the Cold Weather Initiative
Understanding the importance of eating well EATING well is important for all of us. It helps us to stay as healthy as we can be. But many of us find it hard to eat well every day. Only one-third of people in Ireland eat the recommended amount of vegetables, salads and fruit each day. Many people eat less healthy foods such as chocolate, cakes and crisps on a daily basis. In Ireland, 62% of the adult population is overweight or obese. 1 in 4 children aged 7 is either overweight or obese. Benefits of eating healthily When you eat well, you reduce your chance of developing certain diseases. If you have children, you’re also more likely to pass on good eating habits to them. Good eating habits can lead to: • a healthy body weight • a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer • a healthy cholesterol level • an improved sense of wellbeing Diet, nutrition and your body Foods are made up of nutrients. Protein, fat and vitamins are types of nutrients. Your body needs the right mix of nutrients to be healthy and well. Different foods contain different nutrients. Choosing a mixture of foods every day will help you get to get all the nutrients you need to grow and be healthy. This is what it means to eat a balanced diet. Foods that contain the same types of nutrients are grouped together as: • vegetables, salads and fruit • wholemeal cereals and bread, potatoes, pasta and rice • reduced-fat or low-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese • lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts • fats, spreads and oils Food also gives you the fuel (calories) you need for your body to work. If you take in more calories than you use, you’ll put on weight and become overweight. If you don’t take in enough calories, you’ll be underweight. Either is bad for your health. Making small changes to your diet can make big differences to your health now and in the future.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul Mc Auliffe, launched Dublin City Council and ALONEs cold weather campaign outside Bewleys Café on Grafton Street, alongside ALONE service users Paul Hynes and Don Johnson. Picture: Jason Clarke Alone
Lord Mayor launches Cold Weather Initiative LORD Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe, launched Dublin City Council and ALONE’s cold weather campaign outside Bewley’s Cafe on Grafton Street last week. Cllr McAuliffe said: “The colder winter months can be a difficult time for many people who are vulnerable and may be feeling isolated. “We are appealing to all Dubliners, and indeed people across the country to be mindful of older people in our communities who may live alone or be at risk of struggling with loneli-
ness, health difficulties or fuel poverty. “This campaign represents the community and the whole city working together to make a difference in the lives of older people, many of whom face worries about warmth, shelter and essentials, such as food and medication at this time of year. “I am confident that Dubliners will respond with our usual sense of kindness, compassion and goodness.” Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE commented: “Colder temperatures can have a seri-
ous impact on the health and safety of older people, and Ireland has among the highest levels of excess winter mortality in Europe. “We regularly work with older people who don’t have central heating, live in challenging housing conditions, and even people who have used their free travel and stayed on buses and trains during the day to keep warm. “It’s really important that we reach out to people who may be finding things difficult due to ill health, financial worries, or
housing difficulties. “We hope that by spreading this message and by reaching out, more people will stay safe and well this winter.” Mr Moynihan continued: “According to reports by TILDA, around 1 in 10 older people have problems heating their home, and nearly half have experienced problems with damp, mould or mildew. “We encourage anyone who may be concerned about their own wellbeing or someone else’s to reach out for assistance from ALONE if needed.
MEDICAL CARD FOR SENIORS If you are 70 or over, you qualify for a medical card, if your gross income is: • not more than €500 a week if you are single • not more than €900 a week for a couple If you are 70 or over, you qualify for a GP visit card, if your gross income is: • over €500 but not greater than €700 if you are single • over €900 but not greater than €1,400 a
week if you are part of a couple You can’t include expenses such as rent, medicines and healthcare costs in your application. Apply online For couples: If one of you is aged 70 or older, you will both qualify for a medical card, if your combined gross income is €900 or less a week. If one of you is aged 70 or older, you will
both qualify for a GP visit card, if your combined gross income is over €900, but not greater than €1,400 a week. Medical conditions and costs If you have any long-term medical conditions, you must include a medical report from your doctor or consultant. If you have high medical costs and you do not qualify for an over 70s card, you can apply for a general medical card or GP visit card.
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SING LIKE A CANARY: SOCCER: LUCAN native Andrew Omobamidele has capped off a fine 2019 by penning his first professional contract with English Premier League club Norwich City. The 17-year-old has made impressive progress since making the move to East Anglia from Leixlip United 18 months ago and become a regular in the club’s under-23 side.
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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS SWIMMNG | RYAN, HYLAND, COYNE AND MAYNE ON FORM
Dublin stars shine at Euro short course sport@dublingazette.com
NAC Swim Club’s Shane Ryan claimed Ireland’s second medal at the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow in the 50m backstroke. Ryan, World Bronze medallist in the event in 2018, produced an outstanding performance to again finish in third place in 23.12, faster than his heat (23.16) and semi-final (23.21) swims earlier in the day. The 25-year-old joins a growing list of Irish medallists from this Championships including Mona McSharry – from earlier in this gala – Grainne Murphy, Andrew Bree and Barry Murphy. A delighted Ryan commented: “I’m really happy that I’m bringing home something to Ireland. It’s been a tough day of racing. But I’m happy to come away with the bronze and to end the meet with a strong finish as part of the Ireland Relay’. Among other highlights, he also
reached the 100m backstroke final with a new Irish Senior Record of 50.42 to finish in 6th place overall. The swim was the 25-year-old’s first senior international final in an Olympic distance, and this bodes well for an Olympic year almost upon us. Ryan had progressed to the Final with an Irish record in the heats of 50.45 and a time of 50.48 in the semi-final. Tallaght’s Brendan Hyland started off a busy week with a 52.00 swim in the 100m butterfly heats before he joined the Irish record train with a big swim in the 400m Individual Medley. Hyland knocked over four seconds off Andrew Bree’s 2001 record of 4:16.26, clocking 4:12.13. The butterfly specialist went on to secure a place in his first ever senior international final in the 200m event. There, he clocked 1:55.06 in the final to finish in eighth place. The Tallaght man also recorded a 200m individual medley lifetime best of 1.58.12.
Tallaght Swim Club’s Brendan Hyland. Picture: David Kiberd Photography
Fellow Tallaght swimmer Niamh Coyne’s highlight was a semi-final appearance in the 100m breaststroke. She backed up a 1.06.12 in the heats with a 1.06.16 to end up in 14th place overall. She also swam a personal best in the 50m breastroke and competed well in the 200m.
Templeogue 14-year-old Molly Mayne was making her adult level debut and she put in a string of good performances that bode well for the future. She swam 2.29.46 in the 200m breaststroke, 1.09.36 in the 100m and 31.93 in the 50m while also competing in the 200m individual medley with a 2.19.46 time in the heats.
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CLUB NOTES
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BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S LUCAN SARSFIELDS WE ARE Leinster Senior Football Champions 2019!! Huge congrats to our Senior footballers and management on winning the Leinster Football Final over WELL done to the Junior A la Eire Óg of Carlow in O’Moore Park in PortLaoise on Sunday. Big thanks for all the supporters coming out in miserable conditions to support the lads. We’ll now play Ulster Champions Kilcoo on January 4th in Cavan. The Senior Footballers League Final against Ballymun GAA will take place on Tuesday 17th of December at Parnell Park at 7.30pm. Our Christmas trees were sold out this weekend but will be back restocked again this weekend in the Club car park on Saturday 10am- 5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party is now on Saturday 14th of December. There was no winner of this week’s Ballyboden St Enda’s Lotto - This week’s jackpot is €15,000. The numbers drawn were 13, 11, 1, 5.
ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN CHRISTMAS parties are in full swing with over 80 children present in the clubhouse on Sunday morning. Thanks to all who helped organise the event. Best wishes and welcome to the new members of our executive committee who met last week. Contact details will be circulated soon. Tickets for our National Club Draw are still on sale. A further bonus draw will be held in the Palmerstown House on Monday night, 23
December. Lotto numbers this week were 5, 10, 13 and 20. We had two match 3 winners – Bernie Maher and P Banks who won €100 each. The jackpot next week will be €8,200 with the draw in the Palmerstown House on Sunday night at 10pm. This is an important fundraiser for the club. Again, we would ask all club members to support the Lotto and spread the word.
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SOCCER: LUCAN NATIVE CONTINUES NORWICH RISE
Omobamidele pens big new deal with Canaries PREMIER LEAGUE DAVE DONNELLY
Andrew Omobamidele celebrates his goal for the Irish Under-17s against the Czech Republic. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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LUCAN native Andrew Omobamidele has capped off a fine 2019 by penning his first professional contract with English Premier League club Norwich City. The 17-year-old has made impressive progress since making the move to East Anglia from Leixlip United 18 months ago and become a regular in the club’s under-23 side. Omobamidele was part of the Republic of Ireland Under-17 side selected for the European Championships in this country in May. A n d h e i m p re s se d enough to be one of three players, alongside Joe Hodge and Matt Everitt, from that side called up for the Under-19 Championships in Armenia two months later. The centre-half made two appearances at the finals as Ireland finished fourth in the prestigious European competition. He has kicked on since returning to the club, making four Under-18 appearances and six Under-23 Premier League 2 appearances so far this season. “It’s an amazing feeling. It’s what I came to England to do, work hard and try get my first professional contract and it’s come so I’m very excited,
ready to go again,” he said. “I definitely worked hard to be where I am. I don’t think age really matters, I think once you’re able to play at a level, age doesn’t change anything. “I have been working really hard, trying to string performances together and all stuff surrounding that.” Speaking to the Dublin Gazette earlier this year, Omobamidele said: “I play centre-back and Vir-
gil van Dijk is obviously the best defender at the moment. He’s quality. “He’s one of my idols in my position. [At Norwich] we like to play out from the back so being good on the ball is kind of part of that. “Some of his attributes, I like to think I have some of them myself. Obviously, he’s on a different level, but he’s a good person to look up to and a good role model.” A l o n g s i d e I re l a n d teammates Josh Giurgi,
another Leixlip product, and Cork’s Adam Idah, Omobamidele is part of a cohort of promising young Irish players at Carrow Road. He added: “[Norwich] have a good link with Irish players. Even the coaches, there’s a good few Irish coaches there, so it’s a good club to be at. “Because some of us are Irish, we take care of our own, maybe go out to Nando’s or something like that for something to do after training and games.”
Four-star Bangor march on in Inter
Bangor GG’s Jordan Andre evades a tackle. Picture: Martin Doherty
BANGOR GG face a difficult trip to Cork city to face Ringmahon Rangers in the last 16 of the FAI Intermediate Cup after seeing off Castleknock Celtic on Friday night. Goals from Oisin McMenamin, Darren Goode, Jordan Andre and substitute Andy Dunne saw John Scott’s side to a comfortable win in the re-arranged fixture. The sides had been due to face off seven days earlier only for the game to be postponed at the last minute due to a double-booked pitch in Castleknock.
“It’s the biggest cup in the country outside the FAI Cup. You want to win it and you want to try get to the Aviva,” Scott tells the Dublin Gazette. “Can we win it? I think we can beat anybody on our day. We have a hard away game against Ringmahon in Cork. They’re top of the league and had a good win at the weekend. “It’s going to be really tough to go there and take something, but on our day we’re good enough to beat anybody.”
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CAMOGIE: SARSFIELDS DEFY APOCALYPTIC WEATHER CONDITIONS TO LAND MINOR TITLE
Lucan superstars fight back in awesome style MINOR A FINAL Lucan Sarsfields Kilmacud Crokes sport@dublingazette.com
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IN A TALE of two halves, Lucan Sarsfields produced an outstanding second half performance to claim the Minor A Orla Quill championship final at Abbotstown. Half-time not just saw a seachange in the scoring – Kilmacud had led 2-3 to 0-4 – but an aboutturn in the weather and the 12th Lock made use of the drying conditions after incessant first half rain to make the difference. Conditions were oscillating between incessant downpour or glaring sun, teasing both team, making life difficult for two impressive teams. Lucan struck first, Aoife Mahon landing a free despite a gale and unforgiving, biting temperatures. A fierce battle ensued back and forth
with both midfields digging in. Kilmacud ratcheted up the pressure to reply to another Mahon score and one from play by Faye Murphy. Crokes struck a goal finely struck from the ground and then sent a high ball into the Lucan square which crept into the Lucan goal, two hammer blows which left Lucan five points down at half-time. After a change of jerseys, Lucan took to the field in a miraculous change in weather conditions. The sun peeked out and decided to stay to the relief of players and spectators. Sars upped the ante with Chloe O’Connor pressing on, striking the sliotar into the back of the net. She popped up in the next few minutes with a pass to Phoebe Shannon who popped over the bar. They eked out a one-point lead and Laura Quinn took advantage with a well-struck point and it was all evens between the teams. A
surge of energy levels at the side of the pitch sensed the turn in the game. Crokes continued to bombard the Lucan end but the defence was stubborn and would not yield. This created opportunity for Lucan and Mahon sent two fine long-range frees over the bar and a point from a 45. A Kilmacud pointed free kept them in the hunt, but it looked to be Lucan’s day when they consistently hoovered up breaking ball and, from that platform, O’Connor struck the crucial second Lucan goal. Kilmacud had to drop the ball in short in search of goals, but Alicia Rooney cleaned up with each clearance greeted with glee. The final whistle saw a triumphant Lucan absorb the win with spectators taking to the field. Kilmacud Crokes, old and worthy adversaries, were congratulated for the spirit and endurance shown.
Lucan Sarsfields’ Laura Quinn (main photo) on the attack; inset Fintan Quill presents the Orla Quill Minor A Championship Cup to Lucan Sarsfields captains Laura Quinn (left) and Aoife Mahon (right). Picture: ilivephotos.com
Griffith College Templeogue enjoyed a strong week in the Super League
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NEIL Randolph was the hero for Griffith College Templeogue on Saturday as he delivered three dagger three-pointers down the stretch to see his side home to a 101-87 point win over DBS Éanna in the men’s Super League. Indeed, the final scoreline doesn’t truly reflect the nature of the game, as it was right in the melting
pot until the final two minutes, until Randolph delivered the killer blows. It was neck-in-neck throughout the full four quarters, with Jason Killeen and Randolph two of the standouts for Templeogue, while young guard Kris Arcilla also impressed on the night. At the other end, it was Joshua Wilson and Stefan Zecevic who drove Éanna on, dictating their offense from early on to cause
50 points worth of damage. It was Templeogue’s night though in the end, with Randolph’s threes ultimately the difference down the stretch for the hosts. This was Templeogue’s second win of the weekend, having seen of the challenge of UCD Marian 85-68 on Thursday evening. “That was a massive win,” said head coach Mark Keenan afterwards.
“I have to say both teams threw up a great game. Fair play to Éanna, the way they played tonight showed why they are where they are in the league. “It was nip and tuck – we thought we’d get a break away in the third and then they got it back level. What more could you ask for down the stretch when it’s all tight than for one of your best shooters to come up with a big few threes?”
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CLUB NOTES ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN THANK you to all who attended our reception to honour Jim Gavin. And thanks to Jim, Frank Roebuck and their families. Our High Performance Centre was officially opened by Jim prior to the reception. Tickets are now available to purchase for our Club Christmas Draw 2019. We are asking all members, supporters and friends to support this draw by buying or selling tickets. First prize is €1,000 and there are 12 prizes on offer that range from the €1,000 to €100. The draw will take place Friday 20th December in the clubrooms. Tickets are €5 each or five can be purchased for €20. Thanks to the Irish Fairy Door Company for their very generous gifts for all the children who visited Santa in the club last Saturday. With Christmas approaching we urge you to pick up a collection bag to support our green recycling initiative.
LUCAN SARSFIELDS THE Christmas Craft Fair takes place next Saturday, 14th December. There will be over 30 Stalls with wonderful gift ideas for Christmas as well as Live Music and Craft Activities for all ages. There will be a hot food stall serving burgers, chips, mulled wine and mince pies. The Bumbalance and Fire Engine will be there to be explored! Entry is Free and the 12th Lock Café will be open. The Christmas Drawwill take place during the Christmas party night to be held at the club on Saturday December 21. Music will be by Justin Mason and food will be served. No admission charge and all welcome! This is a vital fundraiser for the club to ensure we can keep supporting our 140+ teams’ activities. Please return all sold tickets to
the clubhouse. Additional ticketsavailable from the clubhouse bar, every weekday evening from 7:30pm. A Reminder to all that to facilitate this event the main club carpark will be closed on Friday evening with no overnight parking available. Anyone coming to use the facilities of the Club should use the overflow carpark. Lucan Healthy Club Appeal for Inner City Helping Homeless. Until December 14th, Club Members are asked to donate one item to go into Christmas Shoeboxes for teenagers, (e.g. Mini toiletry gift sets, Books, Gift Store Vouchers, Phone Credit, Pens/Art Stuff, Hats/Gloves/ Socks, Games, Sleeping Bags) Small Items can be left in to the clubhouse Bar or the 12th Lock Café, Larger items to the clubhouse.
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FOOTBALL: LEINSTER TITLE WON BY THREE CLUTCH LATE POINTS
Boden’s final flourish AIB LEINSTER CLUB FINAL Ballyboden St Enda’s 0-8 Éire Óg, Carlow 0-6 CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com
BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S battled until the end, to deliver their second ever AIB Leinster Senior Club Football title, and made it a 50th Anniversary to remember, thanks to a twopoint win over Éire Óg, Carlow at MW Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Sunday. In tough weather conditions, both sides were keen to maintain unbeaten records – Éire Óg having never been beaten in a provincial decider, and Boden aiming to continue their unbeaten streak in 2019 – across league and championship competitions, in both Dublin and Leinster. In the end, three unanswered points in the dying minutes sealed the deal for Boden, in a game where scores weren’t hugely plentiful, but nonetheless an entertaining contest. Late points from substitute Warren Egan, captain Ryan Basquel and Dublin star Michael Daragh Macauley ensured silverware for the Firhouse Road club. After a defensive battle royale, it took 10 minutes for either side to get on the score-board, with some excellent blocks put in by both sides. Ross Dunphy opened the scoring for Éire
Ballyboden St Enda’s celebrate their Leinster final success. Picture: BodenGAA
Óg, and, within 50 seconds, the Carlow outfit had raced 0-3 to 0-0 clear, with their captain Sean Gannon, and corner-forward Chris Blake adding scores. Boden tried to build from the back, but were unable to make inroads on the scoreboard, with Éire Óg losing defender Paul McElligott through injury, after a clash of heads with Conal Keaney. It wasn’t until the 23rd minute before Ballyboden opened their account through a fine Colm
Basquel both and, with Keaney and Ryan Basquel on target, the sides entered the break tied at 0-3 apiece. Colm Basquel and Dunphy traded points in the 36th minute, before Keaney pushed Boden in front. Scores were at a premium and, while Jordan Morrissey grabbed an equaliser – his point was the only score of this game between the 41st and 55th minutes. A 55th minute Sean Gannon point edged Éire Óg in front, but a trio of
unanswered scores from a hungrier Boden side in the closing minutes, saw Anthony Rainbow’s charges to victory. Time ran out for Éire Óg, as referee Fergal Smyth signalled full-time, and with it jubilant scenes of celebration as management, substitutes and Boden supporters streamed onto the field, before minutes later Ballyboden captain Ryan Basquel accepted the McCabe Cup from Leinster GAA Chairman Jim Bolger. It will be a blue, blue
Christmas for Boden, as they now look ahead to an All-Ireland semi-final date with first-time Ulster winners Kilcoo of Down in Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday, January 4 – a homecoming over sorts for Boden player and Cavan native Tom Hayes. But 2019 isn’t over yet for Ballyboden St. Enda’s, who still have a Dublin AFL1 Final to look forward too, when they face Ballymun Kickhams in Parnell Park next Tuesday night (December 17) at 7.30pm.
Dwan and Rainbow delight
THIS WEEK’S Lotto No’s 10,16,17 & 22. Jackpot won. Next week’s Jackpot €5,500. Tickets are now available for the Christmas Double Up Draw. Tickets €20 each available from Kevin Lydon 087 633 8227 or all Team Mentors. Tickets also available at the Club Bar. Members are asked to support this important Fund Raising Venture. Camogie Training will resume early in early 2020. Club AGM takes place on Monday 16th December at 8o’cl in the Clubhouse. Academy will resume late January. Well done to Tammy Quinn on being named captain of the Dublin Ladies Minor Football Team for 2020. Congratulations to Eoin Kirby, Cian Murphy, Adam Fallon and Ryan Deegan on being chosen for this years Herald Blue Stars Team. Adam picks up his second in a row while Eoin picks up his second award, Cian and Ryan receive their first blue star. Ballyboden captain Ryan Basquel
UNBRIDLED joy, beaming smiles and sheer delight engulfed the Ballyboden St. Enda’s camp at the final whistle, after picking up just their second AIB Leinster Club Senior Football title Man of the Match Bob Dwan was delighted that his side got over the line after a titanic battle. Back in 2015, when they claimed their other Leinster crown, just a point separated them and Portlaoise in the decider. “It was a great finish - we are renowned over the past few years coming up to the end of games being down a few points, and having it in us to turn it around,” Dwan said. “Fair play to Éire Óg – they are a great team. Conditions today obviously weren’t great, but we believed that if we were still in it with a few minutes to go, that we would have it within ourselves to come back.” Manager Anthony Rainbow paid tribute to sub
Warren Egan, whose 60th minute equaliser set the ball rolling for taking honours. “You have to give a lot of credit to Warren,” Rainbow said. “He missed one when he came on and had the balls to step up and kick it over the bar the second time. We had that sort of fighter finish in the last five minutes. “We have huge character in this team, we just didn’t develop the 15 players taking to the pitch this year, we put a huge emphasis on the panel.” But as thoughts turned to an All-Ireland semifinal date with Kilcoo, there was some frustration over the new fixture structure with St Patrick’s Day no longer the finals day. “The way the fixtures are this year, it comes around so quickly,” Ryan Basquel said. “Personally, I think it’s much better when it is February and March. It’s just way too cramped. I’d understand if it was all done before Christmas.”