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Official opening MOUNTPARK’S €40m logistics centre in Baldonnell was officially opened this week.

Fine Gael councillor Emer Higgins joined Mayor Vicki Casserly at the celebration at the state-of-the-art fit out of the site. The building is being leased by Home Store and More and is one of two logistics hubs on the site, the other of which is being leased by United Drug. SEE PAGE 3

SPORT SOCCER: Peamount

United show no nerves to complete league glory and move a big step closer to an amazing treble.

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MARATHON MEN These members of Tallaght Athletic Club were proud to show off their Finishers medals after competing in the 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon last Bank Holiday weekend. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

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‘Life without Ana is no longer a life’ PADRAIG CONLON

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”LIFE without Ana is no longer a life, nor is it even an existence, it is a misery that we must endure for the rest of our lives.”

The heart-breaking words of Ana Kriegel’s mother, Geraldine from her victim impact statement in the Central Criminal Court on Tuesday were powerful and

emotional.

She and her husband Patric were in court for the sentencing of the two 15-year old boys for the murder of the little girl who was the love of their lives.

“Every night she came to kiss us and she said, always in French, ‘Good night, sleep tight, have beautiful dreams, I love you’, Mrs Kriegel told the court.

“She cannot do that anymore, and we cannot tell you how badly that hurts.”

Mrs Kriegel told Judge Paul McDermott that May 17, 2018 was the saddest day of their lives, when they heard the words no parent ever wants to hear, “we are so sorry”.

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‘Toughest ever challenge’ CLONDALKIN marathon legend Mark Conlon pushed himself to the limit last weekend, in what he describes as his toughest challenge ever.

The Bawnogue man took part in the Dublin Marathon hours after completing another marathon to help raise money for Saint Vincent De Paul.

Even though he has completed over 200 marathons to date, ex-soldier Mark says none tested him as much as last weekend’s endeavours.

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‘Life without Ana is no longer a life’ FROM PAGE 1

“The depth of pain and haunting nightmares that we live with following the formal identification of Ana in such traumatic and horrific circumstances.

“There is no way to describe how that feels,” Mrs Kriégel said.

“We brought Ana to live in a ‘safe’ place, a quiet country village, a leafy suburb, where the only sounds in the morning are the doves cooing.

“No one could suspect the evil that lay in waiting for her. No one could Ana Kriegel anticipate the darkness that swirled in the souls or even any adult, imagof those that murdered ine in their worst nightmares the danger that and violated her.

“How could any child, lay ahead.

“She wanted to live but she was not permitted to do that.

“Our lives are

destroyed by what happened to Ana.” Mrs Kriegel finished her victim impact statement by addressing her daughter: “Thank you Ana, for giving us all of that precious love.

“We miss you. We love you. No one can ever take that away from us.”

Earlier, the court had heard from Detective Inspector Mark O’Neill, who gave a summary of the evidence and agreed with prosecution counsel, Brendan Grehan that Boy A appeared to have accepted that he caused her death.

The two 15-year-olds, known as Boy A and Boy B, were found guilty in June of Ana’s murder at Glenwood House in Laraghcon, on the Clonee Road in May 2018.

Boy A was also found guilty of aggravated sexual assault.

Sentenced The boys were not sentenced to the mandatory term of life in prison for murder because of their age. Instead they were remanded to Oberstown D e te n t i o n Ce n t re to allow reports to be prepared.

Sentenc ing of both boys was adjourned until next Tuesday morning.

FASTNews

Call for ‘zero-tolerance’ to antisocial behaviour FIANNA Fail Dublin South West TD John Lahart says repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour on several Irish Rail and Dart services are causing severe disruption for passengers and commuters.

In response to a PQ asked by party Justice spokesperson Jim O’Callaghan, the Minister for Transport gave details of reported incidents of antisocial behaviour on both Irish Rail and Dart services.

In 2018, across the Iarnrod Eireann network (including DART, Commuter and Intercity), the company recorded 789 reports of anti-social behaviour incidents.

This compared with a total in 2017 of 690 reports of anti-social behaviour.

So far in 2019 there have been 785 incidents recorded, up from 572 in 2018.

“Fianna Fail has proposed the establishment of a Dublin Transport Police unit which will be responsible for enforcing the law on all public transport services in Dublin,” Deputy Lahart said.

“The powers of the transport police will reflect the powers of An Garda Siochana with specific limits as to jurisdiction. A zero-tolerance approach must be taken to target the culprits of anti-social behaviour and deter these incidents from persistently occurring on the Capital’s public transport services.”

Awards for Liffey Sound

No jail for Tallaght woman

COMMUNITY Radio Ireland held their annual conference and achievement awards last Friday (25th) in the Springfield hotel in Leixlip.

Massive congratulations to Liffey Sound volunteers, Maria Murphy and Cian Sullivan who took home awards for their programmes “Pride of place” and “Umbrella”.

You can listen to “Pride of place” as a podcast on their website and Cian presents “Umbrella” every Wednesday night at 9pm.

The station has recently welcomed several new volunteers who are presenting and producing new programmes.

Reidin & David have a brand new Arts programme on Tuesdays at 8pm called “The Menagerie”.

Listeners can expect the very best of African music with snippets of interesting stories about African achievers who contribute to the enhancement of the world through science, technology, sports, arts and literature.

A PREGNANT woman who led gardai on a high-speed car chase, while two young children sat in the back of the car without seat belts, has received a suspended prison sentence.

Eileen Ryan (26) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to driving in the presence of unrestrained children in a manner risking serious harm or death, at locations between Brookview Road and Cheeverstown Road, on March 25, 2018.

She also admitted to dangerous driving at Old Bawn Road and driving without insurance at Cheeverstown Road on the same date.

The court heard that Ryan, with an address at Hazel Hill, Tallaght, was six months’ pregnant at the time of the offences.

Judge Patricia Ryan noted there were a number of adult males, including the woman’s husband, in the car at the time. She also noted that the woman was under pressure at the time and was remorseful.

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ACHIEVEMENT: MARK CONLON RUNS TWO MARATHONS IN THE SAME DAY

‘Toughest ever challenge’ for marathon man PADRAIG CONLON

CLONDALKI N m ara thon legend Mark Conlon pushed himself to the limit last weekend, in what he describes as his toughest challenge ever.

The Bawnogue man took part in the Dublin Marathon hours after completing another marathon to help raise money for Saint Vincent De Paul.

Even though he has completed over 200 marathon’s to date, ex-soldier Mark says none tested him as much as last weekend’s endeavours.

“I can’t actually believe

how well it went because it was definitely the toughest one yet” Mark told Dublin Gazette.

“I started at 12.30 am in Clontarf, the wind was blowing so strongly along the seafront, it was very cold, I had windburn the next day!

“I had no support, but thankfully the road was very busy and well lit as I ran down and back to the wooden bridge.

“Karen Shine, my best friend who got me to the start line, and helps me so much every year, brought a lot of water and left it along the road for me.

“I finished that marathon at 5 am and then went to the North Star Hotel in Amiens Street where I had a shower then went off to meet the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House before taking part in the Dublin Marathon.

“I had no sleep and felt sick and to be honest didn’t think I’d be able to do it but I bumped into some friends who helped give me a lift and told me to give it a go.

“Two and a half miles into it I still felt sick and thought I was going to faint, it was very tough.

“After 18 miles I got my second wind and felt much

BALDONNELL

Logistics centre officially opened

Mark Conlon (left) with Gary Reinhardt from East of Ireland Marathons.

better, thankfully the sick feeling went away.

“The crowd helped to lift me as well, they are always brilliant at the Dublin Marathon.

“What made this challenge so tough was that all through the first marathon I was thinking about the second one, and all through the second one I was thinking about the

first!

“The most important thing was the mission to raise as much as possible for individuals and families that are going true difficult times especially coming up to Christmas and I hope it helps someone, that’s what got me through it.

“I want to thank all the businesses in Clondalkin

who put out buckets and all the people who contributed.

“I also want to thank my sponsors Discount Supplements, North Star Hotel, Asics in Kildare Outlet and the Logo Shop.”

If you would like to donate to Mark’s fundraiser for Saint Vincent De Paul please go to the link: https://bit.ly/2mS7BG4.

MOUNTPARK’S €40m logistics centre in Baldonnell was officially opened this week.

Fine Gael councillor Emer Higgins joined Mayor Vicki Casserly at the celebration at the stateof-the-art fit out of the site. The building is being leased by Home Store and More and is one of two logistics hubs on the site, the other of which is being leased by United Drug.

“Already 740 people have been employed here as part of the construction phase, and as a county we’ll be benefiting from €2.3m in developer fees to the council,” Cllr Higgins said.

“It’s fantastic that two such reputable tenants are coming into our area and generating jobs.

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TALLAGHT HOSPITAL

Launching a fundraiser

RTE 2FM presenter, Ciara King, had a ball with children at CHI at Tallaght Hospital when she visited to highlight Children in Hospital Ireland’s Cuppa & Cookie annual fundraiser which takes place on November 20.

Now in its 3rd year, funds raised by Children in Hospital Ireland Cuppa & Cookie Event will be used to support the volunteer run, play services that Children in Hospital Ireland provide in 14 hospitals across Ireland.

This service is much valued by the families of children in hospital, as it can give parents a break to get a cup of tea or it can simply provide some fun for the child during their hospitalisation.

CHI are calling for people to host a coffee morning for Children in Hospital Ireland on International Children’s Day November 20th or any day that suits in November/ December.

All funds raised will help to provide much needed arts & crafts materials, books and games as well as expanding our training and support programmes for CHI volunteers.

Email info@childreninhospital.ie to receive your starter pack which includes a range of items including coffee, biscuits and recipes.

Amber Mooney Finnerty, Mary Doyle, Ciara King, Vivienne Cox and Seersha Watson

GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES VITAL FUNDS ANTHONY Parkes, Alan Curry, Dave Jennings and Dwayne Curry are pictured at the annual charity golf tournament in aid of The James Gill memorial Trust.

The charity was set up by James’s mum Geraldine and her family after her son James (20) passed away in May 2013 from a rare liver

cancer. Geraldine Gill told Dublin Gazette she visited St Luke’s this summer and was blown away by the work they do.

“During the summer Declan and myself visited St. Luke’s and we got a tour off the place.

We got to hear all the work they do there…

“We will be putting the money towards funding

two rooms.

“One room is for people to stay in and the other is towards a room so the young children and teenagers can go to unwind and play games before going back to the hospital after their treatment.” See Gallery Page 11.

Picture: EMILY GALLAGHER

‘Landlords to get more money than councils for social housing in 2020’ PADRAIG CONLON

SINN Fein Housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin TD has blasted the Government’s planned spending on social housing next year.

The Dublin Mid West TD was commenting on figures received in response to parliamentary questions which revealed over €800m is set to be spent on rental subsidies with only €789m given to councils in 2020.

Between the various schemes including Rent Supplement, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), the Rental Ac c o m m o d a t i o n S c h e m e (RAS) and long-term leases via the Social Housing Current Expenditure Programme (SHCEP) the government is set to spend €806.3m, compared to the €789m allocated to Local Authorities for the build and acquisition of new social homes.

“The figures I received in response to parliamentary questions confirm that the government will spend more on social housing rental subsidy schemes next year than it will give directly to Local Authorities to

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build and buy real social houses,” Deputy O Broin said.

“The State will spend €133m on RAS, €502.7m on HAP, €94.6m on rent supplement and approximately 40% of funding allocated to SCHEP will be spent on long term leasing private sector leases totalling €76m.

“Taken together, the government has allocated €806.3m of taxpayers money subsiding social housing tenants in the private rented sector.

“In contrast, Government is only giving Local Authorities €789m to build and buy homes for social housing. The State is giving more money to private landlords than to Local Authorities. The Government has its priorities all wrong.

“Local Authorities should be the primary driver of social housing delivery. Unfortunately Fine Gael continue to over rely on the private sector to meet social housing need.

“This is the fourth year of Rebuilding Ireland and this government is still not building enough homes required, while putting

State is giving more money to private landlords than to Local Authorities

increased pressure on the private rental market which is already over inflated.

“We need to see the inverse happen. The government must prioritise investment in real social and affordable homes, not in subsidies for private landlords.”

The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a form of social housing support for people who have a long-term housing need and came in to effect in March 2017.

So far, €600 million has been paid to landlords under the HAP scheme this year.

Latest figures released by the Department of Housing show that 10,338 people were in emergency accommodation in Ireland in August, this number consists of 6,490 adults and 3,848 children.

Rebuilding Ireland is a government action plan which aims to increase the supply of new homes to 25,000 per annum by 2020, deliver an additional 50,000 social housing units in the period to 2021; and meet the housing needs of an additional 87,000 households through (HAP) and the Rental Accommodation Scheme.

Rebuilding Ireland’s latest report on Targets and Progress revealed that the ‘build’ target has not been met since 2017 and the ‘build’ for this year is below target by almost 40 per cent.

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FIRHOUSE CRC : CRUMLIN RESIDENT TO HAVE WORK ON DISPLAY IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Dail date for Tom after Minister spots his talent PADRAIG CONLON

FOLLOWING on from CRC Firhouse Day Cent re ’s su c c e s s i n t h e recent Irish Healthcare Centre Awards, one of their regular attendees was invited to Dail Eireann by Minister of State for Disability Issues, Finian McGrath.

Tom Hynes, a Crumlin resident and keen artist, will proudly have his work on display in the Dail after it caught the

eye of Minister McGrath.

The Minister has visited Firhouse CRC on several occasions and each time has commented on the excellent quality of artwork produced in the centre by Tom and his fellow attendees.

Following the visit, Tom and centre manager, Breda Gavagan discussed the possibility of making an interesting and relevant gift of artwork to the Minister’s Office and chose to pres-

ent a set of paintings of 1916 Proclamation signatories.

The official presentation was made during the summer, but everyone was unable to meet up until now.

Minister Finian McGrath said he is delighted with the portraits, which are hanging in his Ministerial Office and are set to remain there into the foreseeable future.

Following the trip to

Tom Hynes, Breda Gavagan, Minister Finian McGrath and Padraig Gibbons

Local company fundraise for St Joseph’s College Lucan

LOCAL company “We buy clothing.ie” recently held a successful fundraiser for St Joseph’s College in Lucan through recycling clothes. Donna Thomas from Leixlip-based ‘We buy clothing.ie” was on hand to present St Joseph’s College Parents Association with a cheque for €404.

“Fundraising through clothes recycling is an easy simple way to raise muchneeded funds for local schools and clubs, whilst teaching children the importance and value of recycling,” Donna told Dublin Gazette.

“Now more so than ever, knowing the impact we are having on our environment, we must all do what we can to reduce our carbon footprint.

“We are very happy to continue to work with St Joseph’s college on an ongoing basis.”

Patricia McGuire, chairperson of St Patricia McGuire and Donna Thomas Joseph’s College Parent’s Association (PA) said: ‘We are very committed to supporting the school.

“A clothing collection is a very easy way for the PA to organise and an effective way to raise funds for new sports equipment and library books.

“We found ‘We buy clothing.ie’ a friendly efficient and professional service and would highly recommend them. The school has also set up an account with “We buy clothing. ie” so we may fundraise this way on a continuous basis, helping to make it easier for parents to support the work of the PA. Fundraising is vital, as the school has been waiting 14 years for their new extension.

“This has created space issues with very old facilities for the students and teachers.

“The Parent’s Association would love to see the school extension finally happening after 14 years.”

Dail Eireann, Tom says he is proud to have his work displayed in such a high-profile location, and Minister McGrath said he would return to Firhouse when his schedule permits.

This caps an exciting few weeks for CRC Firhouse after they won Day Centre of the Year

in the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards held in the Ballsbridge Hotel.

Run for over 20 years

by Manager Breda Gavagan, the Firhouse CRC Centre has been an important feature of local life, providing daily respite and activities for over 40 adults with a physical disability.

Speaking at the gala ceremony after accepting the award, Breda described how the success of the centre was a credit to the outstanding staff team who work c l o se l y w i t h c l i e n t s attending the centre, to ensure their wishes are at the heart of how the centre is run.

“ I ’d l i ke to t h a n k everyone for their contribution to the centre, i n c l u d i n g t h e m a ny local people who have volunteered their time over the years, making sure that the centre is firmly embedded in the local Firhouse community,” Breda told Dublin Gazette.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aisling Caufiled and Mandy Whelan

Elizabeth Yeow, Alan Sherwood and Marie Donnery

Aoife Whelan, Hannah Vandeweert and Donna Reilly Parrish. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Declan Masterson and Deirdre Coffey

Carol, Emmeline and Raymond Rafter

Catherine Donnelly, Catherine Reilly and Deirdre Vandeweert

Jay Coffey and Lou Earle

‘Simply the Best’ night A Samantha Rogers and Martina McCarthy

great night was had celebrating ‘A night Amony Stars’ in Lucan’s Spa Hotel to raise funds for the Irish Kidney Association and Beaumont Hospital.

The fundraiser was hosted

by Carol and Ramond Rafter as a way of saying thank you to all the staff and support from

both the hospital and the Kidney Assoiation.

The night itself was a roaring success with three DJ’s playing floor fillers all night and people of every ages rocking the night away.

There were prizes on the night for fancy dress and general spot prizes including weekend tickets to Forever Young Festival.

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SHOP LOCAL: THE GAZETTE FOCUSES ON INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES

It’s business as usual in Clondalkin Village WITH winter almost upon us, it is important to remember that you needn’t travel long distances for almost anything you could possibly need.

In these times, it is important, now more than ever, that we support our local economy, with local spending sustaining local jobs. Simply put, shopping locally benefits the local area.

The Factory Outlet on Orchard Road specialises in the supply and fitting of tiles, bathrooms, kitchens and wardrobes.

One local business that has also survived the testament of time is Becker Tansey & Co Solicitors, which has been providing legal services in Clondalkin for more than 30 years.

Mill Cabs, based in the Mill Shopping Centre, has been in operation for over 30 years and continues to serve the people of Clondalkin on a daily basis without any stop for rest.

Cash In Rags, based at Watery lane, are now going into their sixth year in business. Donna who runs the company, says that there are a lot of people these days interested in recycling their old clothes with them.

She added: “People like the idea of clearing out their house of old clothes and bringing it in to us in exchange for money.”

Another local business that’s hoping for a busy festive period is Fast-Track Kitchen Supplies Ltd.Established in 2013, Fast-Track Kitchen Supplies provide an unrivalled catalogue of kitchen component parts at the most competitive of prices.

With a trade counter and DIY Store in Clondalkin and with ordering available through phone, mail and now online, it could not be easier.

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Are Vulture Funds getting their claws into your property?

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n recent years, Vulture funds have been snapping up thousands of Irish home, business and farm loans.

Permanent TSB, AIB and Bank of Ireland, all bailed out by the state, are among the institutions who’ve sold thousands of mortgages linked to struggling homeowners for billions of euro.

Earlier this month, Ulster Bank agreed to sell

€800 million of mortgages, mainly issued on family homes, to US vulture fund CarVal Investors.

The vulture funds are about to be presented with another €9bn before the end of this year, with the letters due to start arriving in early 2020.

Starting next week, and all the way up to Christmas, Dublin Gazette will publish a series of features designed to reach out and help readers, plus

their friends and family, who may be cau ght up in financial distress.

We will talk to people who are working on finding solutions to halt this impending financial distress, and also look at what’s really going on with profiteering, Irish banking, the courts and what, if anything, our elected representatives plan to do about it in the run-up to the next General Election.

We’ll be examining the roles currently being played by:  Vulture Funds - who are they, and who benefits most from their profiteering activities.?  Reits - spiralling rents and the export of untaxed profits, described by the Master of the High Court as “Apple II”;  Banks - what exactly is happening with Distressed Loan Sales today at AIB, Ulster Bank, Permanent TSB, BoI and KBC?  Politicians - what the various party spokespersons, and some leading politicians, have to say.  Confidence and Supply - we ask why our political leaders are hiding behind Brexit and suffering from indecision, while the Dublin housing crisis worsens.  Courts and the obvious need for Legal Aid to assist those attempting to keep a roof over their heads.  Homelessness –In the midst of the worst housing crisis in the history of the state, we’ll talk to Dublin City Councillor Anthony Flynn, Fr Peter McVerry, and many others, heavily involved in the sector.  Charity - we will be looking at Inner City Helping Homeless, Focus Ireland and McVerry Trust, amongst many others, to see how they are helping Dublin’s homeless population.  Ethical Solutions - what has the Not-For-Profit sector got to offer in terms of ethically-funded alternatives to the Vulture Funds?  Solutions- what can you possibly do about it?

So please join us on this seven-week journey which will help guide you, and maybe someone you know, towards a route to recovery.

Please keep this seven-part pull-out section, share it with your family, your neighbours and friends, and build up a paper and/or digital collection over the coming weeks.

First up, starting next week, we will open the series by looking at Vulture Funds, who or what are they, how did they get their claws into this country, and why are they still with us.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

The winning teams

Winning team-Eoin McGarty, Michael Connolly, Cillian Lawlor, Ciaran O Brien,

Coláiste Phádraig reign supreme

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oláiste Phádraig continued their strong recent tradition of success in the Tráth na gCeist Boird Feachtas with two of their teams advancing to the National Final after the recent Dublin regional round held in Wesley College.

After 6 tough rounds of 10 questions each, a score of 45/60 was enough for

Michael Connolly, Ciarán O’ Brien, Cillian Lawlor and Eoin McGarty to claim 1st place and qualification for the National Final to be held in March 2020. It was a remarkable performance by the quartet, considering that the team consisted of two 1st yr students.

To round off a successful evening for the

school, the team of Sabah Uddin Aleem, Abhiram Ajith, Shane Whelan and Colin Duffy also advanced to the National Final, thanks to a dramatic tie-break question. The team held their nerve and got the question right to beat Wesley College.

The school’s 3rd team of Ali Kalee, Alex Knowles and Alex D’Alba came in 7th place.

Runners up-Abhiram Ajith, Sabah Uddin Aleem, Colin Duffy, Shane Whelan

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Conor Bramley, Jamie Mahony, Andrew Hayden, Paddy Dineen

Ben Mitchell, Ciaran Walsh, Brian Ridley, Daniel McGowan

Annual charity golf tournament in aid of cancer

A Martin Kelly, Leo Harvey, Dominic Cronin

Gerry White, Terry O’Neill, John Ryan, John Cummins

CHARITY golf tournament took place last week in aid of The James Gill Memorial Trust.

The charity was set up by James’ mum Geraldine and her family after her son James (20) passed away in May 2013 from a rare liver cancer. Since then his family have worked tirelessly to raise funds for charities helping people with cancer.

This year’s tournament, now in its fourth year,

took place at The Grange Golf Club in Rathfarnham with proceeds going to St Luke’s hospital in Rathgar to help do up rooms provided for children receiving cancer treatment.

As well as a meal, raffle and music by local band Retro, there was cheque presentation of €30,000 to The Friends of St Luke’s from funds raised during the year by The James Gill Memorial Trust.

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STYLE:

KEEP MODEL COOL THIS PARTY SEASON:

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A FAIRYTALE WEEKEND AWAY AT LOUGH ESKE P21

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OLD FAVOURITES RETURN AND NEW HITS ABOUND P15

HALLOWEEN has barely come and gone, but as is par for the course, we’re already getting into a festive season swing.

With Christmas this and that in abundance in every shop, our mind has naturally turned to what we’ll wear this coming party season.

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LAUGHING STOCK COMEDY CLUB | BILL HICKS COMMEMORATIVE TRIBUTE

Commemorating the 26th anniversary of comedy legend PADRAIG CONLON

IN any poll of the greatest comedians of all time, you’ll usually find Bill Hicks in the top 10.

Nearly three decades after his death from cancer at the tragically young age of 32, his legacy continues to grow as new generations of comedy fans discover his work.

His standup was pure rock and roll, he was a prophet who raged against authority and the nature of accepted truth.

His act wasn’t just gags and giggles, he urged his audiences to question things they might never before have considered questioning.

Eve n t h o u g h h e has been dead since 1994, quite a lot of the things he discusses in his performances are the same things we find infuriating about the world in 2019; US foreign policy, hypocrisy of religion, poverty and lying politicians.

Irish fans of the legendary Hicks will be delighted to hear the annual commemorative tribute for him in Dublin, which takes place on the anniversary of his passing February 26, returns next year.

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The Laughing Stock Comedy Club (TLSCC) recently announced they’re are back with their ‘6th Public Members Bill’ which will include Bill’s brother Steve, contributions from comedians and poets, and loads of other great Hicks related stuff.

On a statement released recently TLSCC they said: “26th February 2020 is the 26th anniversary of Bill Hicks’ passing and we are honoured to have his brother Steve Hicks live in The Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin 2.

“Steve will share his own memories and answer any questions you always wanted answered about the life and times of Bill.

“The three hour show will also feature live tributes by comedians singers and poets who play from their f**kin heart, video tributes and other surprises.

“A raffle will take place for a portrait of Bill.

“As always a local [ Dublin] charity and Bill Hicks Wildlife Foundation will benefit from door and raffle receipts, after costs.”

Tickets are €17.50 and are on sale now.

The three hour show will also feature live tributes by comedians singers and poets who play from their f**kin heart, video tributes and other surprises

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Five ways to stay healthy

RECIPE CORNER

We bet the sniffles have already struck down a number of you! In this week’s take over, we will share a number of ways to help you be at your best!

Get cosy with a mug of hot choc!

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GHOST

The Story of a Breathtaking Piece of Metal Theatre

TOBIAS Forge is, surprisingly, a somewhat shy and considered character. He’s a man who never really intended to front a major rock band, and yet here he is.

His outlet, Swedish rockers ‘Ghost’, are something of a unique offering: an evolving, theatrical touring act with subtle changing narratives, rotating fictional frontmen, and a ‘plot’ that not long ago would have risked the ire of an Irish audience.

“This cycle is closing in on its end date,” Forge tells us of Ghost’s latest outings in a rare interview.

He’s referring to the evolv-

 JAMES HENDICOTT

ing characters he’s played over the course of Ghost’s life so far; the roles of three different popes, and now, more recently, his latest persona ‘Cardinal Copia’.

“You need to be flexible in how you think about the cardinal on the next album. There’s not going to be a Cardinal Copia, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be gone,” Forge expands.

Ghost, understandably, can be a confusing and surreal narrative to out-

GOINGOUTOUT Cher plays 3Arena November 1

siders. For many years, Forge didn’t appear outside of his various masked roles, until last year, in the middle of a televised interview, he simply took the mask off.

Since, he’s become a little more open, explaining how he had only really intended to write what’s become an epic rock opera, rather than star in it.

His band rotates around him, still masked and semi-anonymous, and what they produce is a conceptual mix of a metal show, a pyrotechnics display, and the ultimate expression of a concept album.

“I’m a big fan of thea-

tre,” Forge explains.

“My mother was always very cultural when I was a kid. We never had much money, but the money we did have, we spent on culture. I remember when I was about 13, I went to London. She would follow me to Camden, to all these stores, but she’d make me go to the Tate Modern, too.”

“That was a real blessing for me. I’m not really a fan of musicals, and it might sound strange, but one of the biggest influences on Ghost is Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is mindblowing to me. All his musicals had these bigs hits.

OCTOBER 31 (THURSDAY)

Hermitage Green @ Olympia Theatre, €26 Jesuit Drops @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5

NOVEMBER 1 (FRIDAY)

Cher @ 3Arena, €90+ This gig has been given a certain notoriety by Leo Varadkar’s claim that he wants to get Brexit over with in time to attend it. Cher has a cracking selection of pop bangers, in fairness.

Emotional Oranges @ Whelan’s, €18 Cassia @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), sold out Naoise Roo @ The Workman’s Club, €10

“In my head, I still believe I’m a guitar player, really,” he continues.

Maybe that will happen in another life. I’d put myself more in the role of Keith Richards or John Frusciante.

“I guess I was worried that if I put someone else at the head of Ghost, the project would fail. I thought they’d always see it as my project and it wouldn’t last, so I ended up doing it myself.”

The end result has been controversial at times, not least for its religious content, but also for butting up against what many metal fans would see as the more traditional

aspects of their scene.

“I’m not perfect,” Forge laughs, “but I’ve lived my life wanting to be a touring musician, so this is what being in a band was always all about. I know I can’t please everyone.”

As for playing religious characters in Ireland? “I’m aware of the tribulations, of course,” Forge says of his Catholic reference points.

“We go to many countries that are not as secular as mine. I’m not really interested in the confrontation dynamic of that.

It’s not my intention to go about preaching to people who believe homosexuality is wrong, or something

NOVEMBER 2 (SATURDAY)

Deerhunter @ Whelan’s, sold out Mary Black @ Vicar Street, sold out Opeth @ The Olympia Theatre, €34 Gerry Cinnamon @ @ 3Arena, sold out Sundown @ Whelan’s (upstairs), €13

like that. I’m here for the people who already understand what we’re trying to do. I’m here to entertain.”

GHOST play the 3Arena on Wednesday, November 20.

out Marc Rebillet @ Vicar Street, €25 Tropical F*ck Storm @ Whelan’s, €17 Davy Lyons @ The Workman’s Club, €10

NOVEMBER 5 (TUESDAY)

NOVEMBER 3 (SUNDAY)

Mary Gauthier @ Whelan’s, €25 Emmet Tinley @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15

Christina Aguilera @ 3Arena, €80 Tom Walker @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out James Barker Band @ Whelan’s, €15 Rumi @ The Workman’s Club, €8

NOVEMBER 4 (MONDAY)

NOVEMBER 6 (WEDNESDAY)

Greta Van Fleet @ The Olympia Theatre, sold

Aurora @ The Olympia Theatre, €30

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NETFLIX | HERE’S WHAT IS COMING TO OUR SCREENS THIS MONTH

Old favourites return and new hits abound on Netflix this month RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW MONTH means a whole host of new content coming to our screens, thanks to Netflix.

We’re getting into the festive swing of things this month with a variety of different Christmas films making an appearance, as well as the debut of two of this year’s most anticipated films - The Irishman and The King.

There’ll also be the return of some fan favourite series, including The Crown and Atypical, making Netflix the top destination for a cosy night in front of the TV this November. Here are some of our top picks coming to the streaming service this month.

American Son: Based on the Broadway play, American Son tells the story of Kendra EllisConnor, the mother of a missing teenage boy, as she struggles to put the pieces together of her son’s disappearance.

Atypical: Season 3: As lead charac-

ter Sam heads into his first year of college, he grapples with new challenges, from making friends to managing his schedule.

The Crown: Season 3: The third season of The Crown sees a new guard sweep into Downing Street, as Queen Elizabeth and her family struggle to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Britain. From cold-war paranoia, through to the jet-set and the space age. Elizabeth and the Royals must adapt to a new, more liberated, but also more turbulent world.

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings: This show is an anthology series showcasing the stories, memories, and inspirations behind Dolly Parton’s most beloved songs.

Stories will range from romances and inspirational tales to family dramas, westerns, and revenge comedies.

Merry Happy Whatever: A strong-willed dad navigates the stress of the holiday season when his daughter brings her new boyfriend home for Christmas.

Holiday in the Wild: To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband.

Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari.

The King: Hal, wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English

Timothee Chalamet as Hal in The King

(L - R) The Crown, Atypical, The Irishman and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings all come to Netflix this month

throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people.

But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace the life he had previously tried to escape.

Let It Snow: A snow-

storm hits a small town on a cold Christmas Eve, affecting the friendships, love lives and futures of several high school seniors.

The Knight Before Christmas: After a sorceress transports medieval knight Sir Cole to

present-day Ohio during the holiday season, he befriends Brooke, a clever and kind science teacher who’s been disillusioned by love.

The Irishman: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISH-

MAN, an epic saga of organised crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century.

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

DEAN IS HEARTBROKEN in the wake of Tessa’s death and takes his grief out on Mondo. Dearbhla and Mondo come up with a fitting tribute to Tessa.

Katy tells Eoghan she’s leaving Carrigstown after Tessa’s funeral and encourages him to do the same.

Eoghan is disgusted by Ciarán’s request to see Fionn.

Fiona has her own agenda when she coaxes Paul to make up with Barry, but Barry refuses Paul’s olive branch.

Damien advises Cristiano to leave Will. Will berates Cristiano for talking to Damien, but then insists they put on a public show of unity. Cristiano gets snappy with Mairead when she asks about his relationship with Will.

Mairead is determined to prove Damien wrong about Will. Will prepares to explain his injury to Mairead. Will insinuates that Cristiano is the abusive partner.

Doug continues to hide his feelings from Erica.

Barry calms a distressed Rose at Tessa’s wake. Tessa’s friends remember her at the wishing tree.

When Fiona jokes with Paul about Barry, Paul is unaware of the truth hidden in her jest. Barry and Paul

make a temporary truce at Tessa’s wake.

On the morning of Tessa’s funeral, Eoghan hides his heartbreak from Fionn. Ciarán is desperate to go to Tessa’s funeral.

Dean decides to do a charity triathlon in Tessa’s memory and enlists Mondo to help him. Dean wonders what he’s let himself in for when he agrees to Cass being his trainer.

Eoghan braces himself to go through Tessa’s will with the solicitor. Ciarán, desperate to see Fionn, kicks up a fuss in prison.

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

Will insists that Christiano put on a public show

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

Noisy Dutch children banned from playground

A PRIMARY school playground has been ordered to close due to its children being too noisy.

De Buut primary school in Nijmegen, in The Netherlands, has been given until the end of October to ban pupils from using the playground, or the school will face a fine of over €10,000.

Local residents complained that the children were exceeding a 70-decibel limit on residential areas while they were playing, with officials commissioning a noise measurement. It was found the

AURA GROUP GETS GOLD AGAIN

noise level was 88 decibels, leading to the enforcement.

Pe o p l e h ave b e e n angered by the decision, with more than 4,000 people signing a petition calling on the local council to overturn the decision.

“It’s a bizarre situation, and it is absolutely unfair to the children,” Janneke Colsen, the director of the primary school, told the de Volkskrant newspaper.

“Especially now we’re constantly being told that children have to go outside and exercise more.”

Man caught airing dirty laundry on airplane window

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A CRYING baby, a person taking up the entire armrest, someone kicking the back of your seat - travelling on a flight can be stressful.

But drying your wet socks on the cabin window is definitely a new one.

Recently, an Instagram account called Passenger Shaming posted a photo of an anonymous man who wedged two white socks under the window shutter.

The image was captioned: “Me doing my laundry on the way to LA this weekend! #MULTITASKING.” One disgusted reader wrote: “I lift those shades many times with my son while flying... next time I will remember the feet juice.”

Another person agreed:

PICTURED were Barnardos Ambassador and Today FM presenter Alison Curtis, IKEA Deputy Store Manager Kaidi Samosova and Barnardos Representative Kate Conroy, with Elodie Curry, Lana Rice and Harry Kinahan, at the launch of the IKEA and Barnardos Ireland three year charity partnership.

All proceeds from the sale of the 2019

“Not putting my head up against the window ever again.”

Not all were horrified though. One said: “Better the window than hanging from the air vents.”

As Teddie can be nervous in new environments, he is looking for a home with patient and gentle adults who will be home most of the time and will allow him time to settle in at his own pace.

If you have room in your heart and home for Teddie, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust. ie.

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

SAGOSKATT range (pictured) will go directly to the charity.

IKEA and Barnardos will work to deliver a long-term positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Ireland, with a range of fundraising initiatives planned in-store throughout the year.

Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

Florida man arrested for having sex with stuffed ‘Olaf’

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 Teddie.

Teddie is an exceptionally handsome four-year-old male Collie cross who can be initially shy at first but once he gets to know you, he will seek affection and cuddles.

New people and places can worry him but, with a soft and gentle approach, he will soon show you what a lovable chap he is.

Teddie is a very clever boy, who loves nothing more than a tasty treat so he will be a perfect dog for someone interested in positive reward-based training!

BITS & BOBS

Teddie

A FLORIDA man got the cold shoulder from cops last week, after being caught having sex with a cuddly toy from the movie Frozen.

Witnesses in a store in Florida told police they saw 20-year-old Cody Meader take a large Olaf from “Frozen” toy off a shelf, and begin to “dry hump” the toy.

T h e p o l i ce re p o r t claims Meader ejaculat-

ed on the Olaf doll and put it back on the shelf, then began to do the same thing to a giant unicorn teddy as well.

Meader was taken into custody while in the store and admitted to doing “stupid stuff.”

He was arrested and charged with criminal mischief.

The Olaf and unicorn stuffed animals were removed from the store and destroyed.

THE Aura Holohan Group Leisure has won two awards at the National Irish Safety Awards 2019.

Aura Leisure is Ireland’s largest leisure provider an operates in 14 centres nationwide including Aura De Paul Swimming Pool on the Navan Road, Dublin.

The group won the Sport and Leisure and the Consistent High Achiever awards.

Their Dublin facilities include 3 Anytime Fitness Clubs, 1 DKIT Sport in Dundalk and the Support Office and Holohan Leisure Consultants.

The group has won numerous national aw a rd s fo r D i s a b i l ity Inclusion, Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Quality Systems.

Gerard Morgan who is the Groups Health and Safety Officer who is

based in the Aura Leisure Centre of his hometown Navan, has been the driving force.

This is the second year in a row the group has won these awards.

Chairman of the group, Gar Holohan said: “We

have no higher priority than the safety of our customers and staff.

“We are delighted that our ongoing investment and commitment in safety training has been recognised again with this prestigious award.”

Harry Galvin, President, National Irish Safety Organisation; Gerard Morgan, Group Health and Safety Officer, Aura Holohan Group; Sharon McGuiness, chief executive, Health and Safety Authority; John Thompson, Chairperson, Northern Ireland Safety Group

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Sofa, so good – the modern sofa bed has its benefits!

IF SOMEONE mentioned a Sofa bed, you’d probably think back to 20 years ago and grimace at the thought of a bulky and gaudy contraption taking up far too much space in the corner of the room.

Lucky for us, the sofa bed has evolved so significantly that they are no longer seen as the villainous back breakers and instead renowned as undercover home heroes. For anyone who has a sofa bed, you know how lucky you are – but for those of you who haven’t made up their minds just yet, here’s some of the benefits of a sofa bed in the home.

1. LET ME, ENTERTAIN YOU! The new and improved Sofa bed is multi-functional. If you’re the type to have overnight guests over regularly, then a sofa bed will be your best friend. Sofa by day, bed at night, what’s not to love?

2. DEFINITELY DURABLE! Sofa beds are no longer the rickety and fragile mechanisms that we once knew (..and slightly feared!). You’ll be happy to hear that the days of twiggy planks of wood are now over and instead, have been replaced by durable material that are able to withstand the repetition of

KEEP MODEL COOL THIS PARTY SEASON

being opened, closed, and essentially, moved around.

3.SLEEP EZ-ER! The Sofa Bed is now taking your needs into consideration more than ever before.

Say goodbye to blow up mattresses and awkward sleeping bags and instead, give your guests the goodnights sleep they both need and deserve with a Sofa bed.

4. SAY NO TO SACRIFICING STYLE! Sofa beds are now being designed for both our needs and style! Therefore, people are moving them away from hidden corners and instead, having them front and centre in their living spaces!

5. CREATIVE CHANGE-UP! Having a sofa bed is perfect for those who like to change up their interior from time to time. Sofa beds are easily movable and rarely require two peoples efforts. If a sofa bed is required in a different room, it won’t involve the same amount of hassle you’d experience with a regular sofa.

For more information on sofa beds and other space savers, simply visit: www. ezlivingfurniture.ie

Another big win for Composite Doors COMPOSITE DOORS & WINDOWS Dundrum, were winners at the recent dlr Business Awards for Best Customer Service for a small retailer. The company, which is owned

by Tony Mallon and Ronan Doyle are no strangers to the winners’ podium.

Over the last four years, they have been recognised and received awards for:

learnt many harsh lessons, they have gone from strength to strength. They supply and install High Quality Doors & Windows direct to the homeowner and to a small selection of builders, who only want to provide high quality products to their clients.

You can visit their showroom in Dundrum or check www.compositedoors.ie and for aluminium www.hausmann.ie

• Best Small Business • Best Professional Service • and most recently as providing the Best Customer Service for a small retailer • In addition, they have a top 5-star rating on google which is how their customers have rated them.

They started the business in 2005 and having come through the recession, and

Composite Doors & Windows accept an award for Best Customer Service for a small retailer

 Rachel D’Arcy, style editor HALLOWEEN has barely come and gone, but as is par for the course, we’re already getting into a festive season swing.

With Christmas this and that in abundance in every shop, our mind has naturally turned to what we’ll wear this coming party season.

Model, actress and all around cool chick Cara Delevigne has teamed up with Nasty Gal for a gorgeous new collectiom, packed to the brim with party outfit potentials at a price that won’t hurt the pocket.

Tagging in some of the season’s biggest trends - faux

leather and a general rock and roll glitz - the collection is inspired by female rock icons from the 70s and 80s, packing a punch that’s sure to have you feeling worthy of being a rebellious frontwoman.

The collection also pays homage to Delevigne’s personal style, with over 40 ready-to-wear pieces available in the collection.

Items on offer also benefit from an inclusive size range, too, with sizes ranging from 4 up to a size 22, meaning everyone can emulate their inner model-cumrockstar at the office party this year!

Prices for the collection range from €30 to €270, with all items available now from NastyGal.com.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

Style FILE

Camel single breasted coat, Oxendales, €90

Rieker Grey nubuck western style slouch boot €75

Gabor mid-calf slouch black vegan suede boo €99.95

Susst dark tan ombre boot with buckled calf adjusters €65

Grey check wool fit and flare coat, Oxendales, €127.50

XTi French navy vegan suede covered heel boot €75

Get ready for a long, LONG winter  Jessica Maile Latte Faux fur collar waterfall suedette coat, Oxendales, €105

THE SHOEHORN has just launched their collection of tall boots for winter with an array of styles to suite any mood or taste.

Top off your winter wardrobe with sleek black leather wedge boots or, if you are feeling a bit wild, maybe a western style boot will suite your fancy. But no matter what style you choose, these boots will keep you warm through the cold winter months ahead. See www.shoehorn.ie for a great selection of boots... and shoes too!

Teal teddy faux fur coat, Oxendales, €90

Keep it cosy

 Rachel D’Arcy

IT’S GETTING COLDER out there – there’s a nip in the air in the morning, meaning we’re finally entering the beloved coat season.

For me, a good coat is an absolute essential from October right up to February. You need something that’ll keep you cosy, but that looks stylish too. It’ll have to be durable as

well, knowing the Irish weather!

Oxendales have just released a line of some of their top coat picks for the coming season, and there’s really something for everyone in the line. From animal print to velour to faux leathers, there’s a style to suit all tastes.

The styles are affordable, ranging from €80 to €180, which isn’t half bad for a stylish jacket that’ll last you through this season and next – maybe even next year too!

Susst cuffed tall black boot with high rustic wedge €65

Tamaris maroon equestrian style buckle boot €140

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FOOD&DRINK

Meet the man behind the vegan chicken fillet roll MOST countries have food that they are well known for. France has snails, Italy has pasta, Greece has souvlaki, India has curries, Spain has paella, England has Yorkshire puddings, and Ireland has... well yes, bacon and cabbage, but even more so… The Chicken Fillet Roll.

One man who has been successful in making his own version of the chicken fillet roll is, Sam Pearson.

After completing the Start Your Own Business course by Dublin City Local Enterprise Office, Sam wanted to create a vegan business with his own niche. He started to think of the foods he used to eat before going vegan like chicken fillet rolls, ham and cheese sandwiches, McMuffin’s - and has since become famous for making the vegan versions.

His company, Vegan Sandwich Co, is passionate about creating plant based sandwiches “that’ll make you forget meat for good.”

Dublin Gazette caught up with the Dublin based food producer during the week to find out more about him and get the inside info into his famous fillet roll.

When did you become vegan?

I have been vegan for nearly three years now and have no intention of ever going back.

Cooking up a storm for Down Syndrome Centre

Throughout my life, I have always dabbled in vegetarianism and veganism, but it was when I was finally in a stable job and home, cooking all of my own meals, that I felt it was time to commit to veganism for good.

The reason I am vegan is multifaceted, but revolves mostly around making more ethical decisions for animals and the planet.

Do you think there is a good variety of vegan food options in Ireland?

I saw recently that Dublin is the top rated city for vegan options according to Tripadvisor, but honestly there is a long way to go in my view before Ireland is at capacity for plant based options.

Tell me about your ‘vegan

chicken fillet’ which went viral at this year’s Stoneybatter Festival!

One day, I pulled together the constituent parts for a vegan chick*n fillet roll – some homemade fried seitan, mayo, vegan cheeze, lettuce, tomato in a sourdough roll.

Next thing I knew, Her.ie had written an article about it as I apparently had “everyone in Dublin going crazy”.

It was something I hadn’t really experienced before.

Feedback has been amazing but despite that I’m still working hard on a few new exciting things to ensure everyone has their perfect vegan chick*n fillet roll combo.

What sets your sandwiches apart from the rest?

I really try to get creative with

Bright in the summer

event and we have a fantastic set up for demos where everyone can see what I am doing.

“It is very interactive and we encourage audience participation - I love dealing with questions from the audience while I work’.

There will be a raffle on the evening with the top prize of an overnight B&B at Neven’s award winning MacNean House & Restaurant in Cavan with all proceeds going to the Down Syndrome Centre.

Tickets available from Eventbrite or from the Down Syndrome Centre 01-6618000.

General Admission is €30 and VIP Tickets are €50.

Food preparation dangers A NEW survey has revealed that 96% of parents are unknowingly placing their babies in danger when it comes to food preparation. The Mummy Cooks parent research found that 96% of parents did not know they should heat their baby’s food to a temperature of over 70 degrees celsius to kill bacteria, before serving it to baby at the safe temperature range of 21 37.5 degrees celsius.

To help parents, Mummy Cooks is launching the ThermoSpoon which has been designed to help parents check the temperature of baby food and milk. It’s BPA free and can also be used to check the bath temperature.

Fast food restaurant no-nos

and warm during the winter

ANOTHER one of the 16 remaining Victorian pubs in Dublin, Ryan’s on Parkgate Street is certainly easy on the eye. Refurbished after a fire about 10 years ago, the interior must challenge for the best in the city.

The fabulous ornate bar is joined by tributes to original form, including gas lamps, whiskey barrels and tea drawers.

Completing the setting is Ireland’s oldest (indoor) two faced clock in Ireland, which sits over the bar and, while some of Dublin’s pubs operate without a snug, Ryan’s still has two.

Having teamed up with FX Buckley, the food menu matches the elegance of the interior and, coupled with an extensive seafood range, offers great food in a traditional setting. Bright during the summer and warm during the winter, a visit is highly recommended. @guinnessadvisor

my plant based sandwiches as I think we’re just about at saturation point for falafel and grated carrot.

I create all my own plant based meat substitutes, cheeze, sauces and salads to create unique combinations many wouldn’t think possible with a plant based diet.

How can people hear more about you and taste some of your famous sandwiches?

If you’d like to follow my journey, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @vegansandwichco I’m at Twilight Market at Honest2Goodness in Glasnevin every Thursday evening from 5pm - 9pm with my vegan chick*n fillet rolls and at Honest2Goodness Market every Saturday with my menu of vegan breakfast muffins.

RENOWNED Chef Neven Maguire will be cooking up a storm in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre this November.

The event will be hosted

by RTE Presenter Brendan O’Connor who will oversee proceedings as Neven and his crew put on a live Cookery Demonstration in The Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse on November 13th.

The event is supported

by Simply Better at Dunnes Stores who will showcase some of the finest Irish produce on the evening also.

Speaking ahead of the event, Neven told us what people can expect on the night.

“It is a wonderful informal

Ryan’s on Parkgate Street

A GROUP of ex-workers at fast food chains have revealed things that customers used to do that wrecked their head.

Insider.com spoke with the former employees and have shared the behaviours to educate us on what not to do in a fast-food restaurant.

The list includes; not knowing what you want before ordering and holding up an entire line, asking for a water cup but being sneaky and filling it with a soft drink, using the bathroom without buying something, taking the mick and taking enough condiment packets to fill your kitchen.

Other pet peeves of the employees were allowing kids to order their meal at rush hour holding up the line, making extremely specific order requests which they said can slow down the entire kitchen, patrons leaving a mess on their table and being impatient or rude with staff.

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GETTING OUT AND ABOUT

A fairytale weekend away at Lough Eske JESSICA MAILE

GETTING away from the hustle and bustle of daily life doesn’t mean you have to book flights, get to the airport at crazy o’clock in the morning and venture to some far-flung destination. Sometimes, packing up the car, putting on your favourite music and driving off into the wild Irish countryside can be a great adventure.

That’s what I did and headed north to Donegal.

But not just anywhere in Donegal. Our compass was set to the idyllic haven of Lough Eske Castle, a true getaway destination with a rich history dating back to the 15th century.

When you drive around the bend and the castle comes into view, it immeditately relaxes you and let’s you know you will be well taken care of.

Lough Eske Castle is just 8km from Donegal town and sits proudly on a 43 acre forest estate that hugs the shore of

Lough Eske, close to the Bluestack mountains.

Everywhere you turn there are spectacular views.

The castle seemlessly blends Old World charm with the conveniences of a modern world-class hotel and I had the chance to experience all it has to offer. It also has the

most magnificent smell of burning turf, no matter where you are in the main part of the castle. Pure heaven...

Guests have access to golf, fishing, lakeside treks and horseback riding. and a history tour of the castle itself, which I highly recommend.

My room, to my delight, was the Lady Francis Suite in the main part of the castle. The suite was well-appointed with a huge canopy bed and a master-bathroom suite that I treated like my own mini spa. The best thing about the room was how quiet it was. and quiet means proper rest.

There are plenty of options for food and drink including contemporary cuisine at Cedars restaurant, the relaxed atmosphere of the Gallery Bar and Lobby Lounge where you can get a

hearty lunch and a quiet drink. Another highlight for foodies is the Traditional Afternoon Tea with

TRAVEL

Lough Eske Castle Hotel, just 8km north of Donegal Town, is a five-star hotel with an impressive list of amenities and is set in some extraordinary countryside which includes its namesake, Lough Eske and the Bluestack mountains (below).

an amazing selection of teas to sip with savoury sandwiches and sweet pastries. and cakes.

My favourite hangout, however, was the Father Browne Bar. It’s part bar and part picture gallery with over 200 photos from the legendary Father Browne. It is definitely worth ordering a drink and immersing yourself in these pictures of Ireland’s past.

If I wasn’t already spoiled enough, the Thermal Suite at the Cara Organic Beauty spa just melted the stress away.

This spa is a five-star

resort experience that has eight treatment rooms and a welcoming skillful staff.

I found the pool was an ideal way to get refreshed to start the day and the large hot tub, sauna, steam room were the perfect way to end it.

Lough Eske Castle has a lot to offer but where it really shines is their service and attention to detail.

In all my travels, I have never met a more welcoming and friendly staff.

They are why this hotel deserves every single one of its five stars.

For more information or to avail of any of their special offers, visit www.lougheskecastlehotel.com

Some high style and weaving magic at Magee JESSICA MAILE

A weaving wanna-be at the Magee 1866 retail shop in the heart of Donegal town.

IT IS no secret that Donegal is known for its tweed, but I wanted to know why. So while staying at Lough Eske Castle, I decided to head back to Donegal town to investigate.

Luckily, the gracious

people at Magee Weavers gave me a tour of how they weave their famous tweed and even some hands-on experience with a loom in their Magee 1866 retail shop.

Magee is a family-run business that dates back to the 1860s when John Magee established a drapers shop in Donegal town. It is now owned by the Temple family and is still very much

thriving today.

I witnessed the machines whirring and learned how the looms were setup, the fabric is washed, mended and then ready for its final inspection. The skill in making these fine fabrics is utterly extraordinary.

And this is a skill I by no means mastered. My experience on a 150-yearsold loom was mind-boggling. Having

to use both hands and legs in a certain sequence was not easy and the sound on the smaller unmechanised loom was still quite loud. But I loved the experience and appreciate my newfound knowledge of this iconic fabric.

To get your hands on your very own Magee1866 tweed, visit their Dublin shop at 21-26 Anne Street or visit www.magee1866.com.

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This week, we look at strokes and heart attacks, coping with depression and dealing with the cold weather

Strokes and heart attacks explained Keeping warm MOIRA HANNON

Freelance journalist

WHEN the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the cold weather, which commonly include hypothermia, flu and loss of mobility.

TURN UP THE HEAT Elderly people can develop hypothermia if their home is less than 16C. This is because their bodies don’t conserve heat as efficiently as younger ones.

The HSE recommends a room temperature of 21C for active older people or 24C for those who are inactive. Diabetes and thyroid conditions heighten the risk of hypothermia.

FINANCIAL HELP The recent Budget increased the Fuel Allowance by €2 per week to €24.50 (from January 2020) — this is payable to anyone living on social welfare, including pensioners.

The Warmer Homes Scheme provides free services to help householders who receive Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit to insulate their house better.

Other allowances available to help make the winter easier for older people include Household Benefits Package, Electricity Allowance, Natural Gas Allowance and Housing Aid (providing grants to repair houses) — contact your local authority for more information.

STAYING MOBILE Keeping active is vitally important to help stay warm during cold weather.

The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab-rails or a stair-lift.

LAYER UP Wearing two or three thin layers of loose-fitting clothing keeps you warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. Thermal underwear is a worthwhile investment and don’t go outside without putting on hat, gloves, winter coat, boots, and a scarf for your mouth and nose.

HOT TIPS TO STAY WARM Have at least one hot meal during the day.

Drink hot drinks regularly throughout the day and stock up on basic food for the days when you may be unable to get out to the shops.

Eat as many fresh fruit and vegetables as you can every day for a vital vitamin boost — especially important for older people.

A HEART attack occurs when the coronary arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become blocked off.

The coronary arteries, which supply blood to the

heart muscle, may gradually narrow because of a build up of fatty plaque on their inner lining.

Symptoms of a heart attack The most common

symptom of a heart attack is chest pain.

This is usually a crushing or tight pain, which may move to your jaw or your arms particularly on the left side.

You may also feel short of breath, sweaty or sick.

Some people may feel light–headed or loose consciousness.

However, 10-15 per cent of people have a heart attack may not feel anything. This is more common in older people, especially women and those with diabetes.

Treatment of a heart attack If you have a heart attack, you will be cared for in the coronary unit of a hospital, where you will be given the treatment you require.

On recovery, you will be encouraged to enrol in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, which will provide you with help and advice on how to best care for your heart in future.

Strokes A stroke is caused by an interruption of the blood supply to part of the brain.

The term ‘stroke’ comes from the fact that it usually happens without any warning, ‘striking’ the person from out of the blue.

A stroke is not a heart attack. The effects of a stroke are worse in the beginning.

However, there is usually some amount of recovery in the first six weeks.

Symptoms of a stroke People who experience a stroke may lose use or sensation in the face or limbs, or they may suffer a loss of vision as a result of damage to nerve cells in a part of your brain because the blood supply to the brain has been cut off.

Prevention and treatment of strokes You can reduce your chances of getting a stroke by making certain changes in your lifestyle, especially not smoking and controlling high blood pressure. If you have high cholesterol, lowering your cholesterol levels may also reduce your risk.

Further information: Contact your nearest HSE Local Health Office, or The Irish Heart Foundation on 01 6685001. E-mail: info@irishheart.ie. Website: www.irishheart.ie

HOW TO COPE WITH DEPRESSION EVERYONE feels sad sometimes, but if sadness lasts too long it may be depression. The HSE advise that, although depression may strike ‘out of the blue’ and for no obvious reason, there is usually more than one cause.

Some of the common causes may include: Death of a loved one – a spouse, close relative or pet. The onset of chronic illness or pain. Family history of depression. Financial worries and Loneliness.

Signs of depression Feeling low or sad is not the only sign of depression. Common symptoms will usually include a combination of the following: Losing interest in activities which were normally enjoyable. Feelings of guilt – even about things that happened in the past. A sense of tiredness and fatigue even when doing very little. A prolonged feeling of sadness or being ‘down’. Being more worried or anxious than normal. Problems getting to sleep or waking early. Losing self-confidence

Difficulty making decisions.

Being snappy or irritable.

Change in eating habits. Avoiding other people. Thoughts of death. Crying a lot.

Getting help Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Accepting that you need help can be the first step to your recovery. Start by making an appointment to visit your family doctor. Your doctor may prescribe medication and/or suggest a suitable type of therapy.

If he/she is concerned, you may be asked to see a ‘consultant in psychiatry of old age’ – this is a specialist who deals specifically with depression in older people. The psychiatrist can advise you on how best to manage your depression.

Treatment Depression can be managed in different

ways, including medication, counselling/talk therapy and helping yourself stay well.

These include: • Talking to a family member or friend about any upsetting experiences • Keeping in contact with family and friends • Developing an interest or hobby • Joining a local support group such as Active Age Eating a balanced diet, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables • Taking regular exercise – such as walking • Avoiding alcohol

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POWERFUL PEAS: SOCCER: PEAMOUNT United are on

the cusp of completing a historic Women’s National League and FAI Cup double as they prepare to take on Wexford Youths at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

James O’Callaghan’s side sealed their first league crown in seven years with an emphatic 8-1 win over Cork City on Saturday night.

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O’Flanagan’s single focus on Canada  sport@dublingazette.com

WITH the drop-in pitch taking shape at Donnybrook’s Energia Park throughout the week, Rathgar woman Anna O’Flanagan says the Irish women’s panel are absolutely “buzzing” for their shot at a place in the Olympic Games.

They face Canada on Saturday (7pm) and Sunday (7.10pm) in a twolegged affair with the best aggregate score going to Tokyo 2020.

O’Flanagan – who recently played her 200th international cap for Ireland – is among a number of Dubs in the panel alongside Nikki Evans, Gillian Pinder, Chloe Watkins, Nicci Daly, Hannah Matthews, Sarah Hawkshaw, Deirdre Duke and Lizzie Murphy.

And they cannot wait to play on the new pitch which has, with the assistance of friends and family volunteers, been under construction since last Saturday to lay down an astroturf hockey pitch on top of the usual 3G

rugby surface.

It allows them to boost the crowd from around 1,500 at UCD to 6,200 and, buoyed by last year’s World Cup silver medal, the hope is the venue will be rocking when they take on the world number 15.

Speaking on Monday following her selection, O’Flanagan said: “We just wanted this week to come. It has been a long time waiting for this to come around so its nice to have the team selected. It was extremely tight and we have a 24-player panel but we are all glad we have made it this far and buzzing for the weekend to come.”

The direct showdown format is a marked difference from the usual tournament format for Olympic qualification where, usually, three out of ten sides would earn their place. This time, it is winner takes all.

“We have been able to hone in our focus much sooner than previous times, knowing we are facing just Canada. We have been doing a lot of

Anna O’Flanagan in action against Canada in 2018. Picture: Adrian Boehm

work on that, focusing our training on things we need to do. It’s a different format but we have to just play a game of hockey, bring our own individual skills to the best of our ability.

“It means there’s not much number crunching or permutations. It’s just about going out for two games, go for two wins. That’s kept us quite calm,

thinking about many ifs and buts of what might happen.”

The women will also be hoping to gain a modicum of revenge over Canada who denied the Irish men a place in Tokyo in heartbreaking circumstances last Sunday, scoring a last second penalty stroke awarded by a hugely contentious video review.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S WELL done to our the Senior Junior A la Footballers on their win in another thriller of a game over neighbours St Judes at the weekend. Come out and support our footballers against Thomas Davis in the final at Parnell Park next Sunday 3rd November at 4pm.

Well done to our Intermediate Footballers on their great win at the weekend over Na Fianna which puts them through to the Championship final.

As Ballyboden St Enda’s 50th Gala Gathering Celebration approaches why not find out more from some players, mentors and members who have contributed to the club’s success. Log on to www.ballyboden.ie and check out our social media pages to find out more from our Fifty from 50 profiles.

Join us to celebrate 50 years of Boden on Friday 29th of November for our Gala Gathering in the Citywest Hotel - Contact Liam Deane for enquiries on 087 6471121.

There was no winner of this week’s Ballyboden St Enda’s Lotto - This week’s jackpot is €12,000. The numbers drawn were 14, 2, 9, 7

LUCAN SARSFIELDS A SUPERB win for our U21 hurlers, who outfought and outclassed a good Kilmacud Crokes outfit.

Disappointment for our Minor footballers who after two great games, lost out by the smallest of margins to a very strong Castleknock side.

Ladies football, unfortunately of the 5 finals contested over the weekend we had only one winner, the U13 girls, well done, but it is great to have so many teams contesting finals and it’s a credit to the work being done. So well done to all involved.

On Saturday the U21 footballers play Championship at homedefeat also; 2:30pm FOLLOWING to vs St OPER. Naomh O On Sunday our Minor A Ladies Footballers play the Championship semi-final vs NaFianna, 3pm away in Mobhi Road.

Support welcome and appreciated.

Also this weekend see our 15 hurlers in Finals -U15A hurlers play championship final versus Crokes on Sunday Nov 3rd at 12pm at Blakestown road. U15B hurlers play Shield final versus St. Kevin’s at 11.30 at 12th lock. All support for both teams welcome.

What a weekend off the field as well, we had our annual and magnificent Lucan Scaresfields Event, an absolutely brilliant event, with Saturday night

SOLD OUT well before time. A massive thanks to the organising committee of Caroline Gallagher, Ciara Dardis, Deirdre McCormick, Donal Colfer, Jackie Kearney, John Cosgrove, Liam Mulhall, Mairín Dowling, Niamh Colfer, Niamh O’Brien and Trish Cosgrove and also thanks to Bernie Taffee who done Trojan work setting up. As always we are so grateful to our Volunteers for all the work they do, to make our club more than just a GAA club.

Also well done to Ali Twomey who was named Dublin Camogie Player of the Year by Friends of Dublin Hurling; very nice recognition of her contribution, Ali has always represents Lucan so well not just at county level; but also the time she invests back into the club, and we are delighted to have role models like that around the club. So a big thanks and well done to Ali. The Club’s AGM will be held on the 21st November.

Nomination forms are available on club website here, motions and nominations to be submitted to the secretary no later than the 7th November.

Our deepest sympathies to the Moynihan, O’Connor and Hope families on their recent losses. RIP. Bingo Wednesdays 8:30pm.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN

SOCCER: GREENOGUE CLUB WIN FIRST LEAGUE IN SEVEN YEARS Peamount United captain leads the celebrations.

Picture: Stephen McCarthy/ Sportsfile

Peas on cusp of huge treble WOMEN’S NAT. LEAGUE Peamount United Cork City  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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PEAMOUNT United are on the cusp of completing a historic Women’s National League and FAI Cup double as they prepare to take on Wexford Youths at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

James O’Callaghan’s side sealed their first league crown in seven years with an emphatic 8-1 win over Cork City on Saturday night to finish two points clear of Shelbourne.

Eleanor Ryan Doyle scored four times to take her tally for the sea-

son to 18 from midfield, while Áine O’Gorman and Megan Smyth-Lynch each landed doubles.

The Peas have lost just two games in all competitions this year – both to Shelbourne – and should they maintain that record, they will walk away from Lansdowne Road with another trophy in hand.

Ahead of them stand Wexford Youths who were 1-0 winners when the sides met in last year’s final. They will be smarting after surrendering their league crown to Peamount.

There are marked contrasts between the teams – the Wexford squad is brimming with experience and title-winning

CROSS COUNTRY Hundreds of Harriers enjoy Lucan challenge 460 STUDENTS from 19 colleges participated

in the Lucan Colleges Cross Country Challenge this week.

It was wonderfully organised by Harriers head Coach Gerry Martin who was assisted by a team of volunteers from Lucan Harriers AC. There were thrills and spills during a most enjoyable event with athletes racing hard for honours.

Many of the club’s own young Lucan Harriers athletes participated. Evidence of their hard work and that of their juvenile coaches.

pedigree, while Peamount is a younger group.

In former internationals O’Gorman, the captain, and Karen Duggan the Peas have top-level experience but, for many of the younger players, the league was their first major title.

And O’Callaghan feels the experience of coming so close at the Aviva last year, and the grit they showed to win their final two games to take the league title, will stand to them on Sunday.

“There was a lot of pressure on us for the last two games, especially with Shelbourne doing so well,” O’Callaghan tells the Dublin Gazette.

“The girls were great, I

have to say. The girls were really up for the game and it was great to get the three points and the title.

“You’d like to think the experience of last year will stand to us [too]. As coaches, we’d like to think we learned from mistakes made in that game and that will carry onto the team.”

Had they drawn with Cork on Saturday, the l e a g u e h a d a l re a d y arranged for a play-off to take place with Shelbourne at Richmond Park, but it wasn’t needed as Peamount ran out easy winners.

The squad will train this week at the FAI’s National Training Centre in Abbottstown in prepa-

ration for the final as the dimensions are identical to those of the Aviva pitch.

And O’Callaghan hopes that the extra preparation and attention to detail will be enough to seal what would surely be the biggest achievement in the club’s senior history.

He concluded: “Getting to the Aviva is fantastic for the club, all the volunteers and committee members and a day out at the Aviva is great for them.

“The girls getting to the Aviva two years in a row is fantastic, but at the same time it’s not a great feeling when you don’t get the result you want. It’s a massive game.”

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DUBLIN MARATHON: 40TH EDITION BRINGS HUGE CROWDS TO THE CAPITAL’S STREETS

Kilcoole AC members at the finish line. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon

Gary Condon crosses the finish line. Picture: Sam Barnes

Mairead Cane waves for the camera. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Over 22,000 throng streets for marathon T

HE 40th edition of the Dublin marathon saw 22,500 participants take to the streets of the city last Sunday for the annual race, marrying top class running with all the cololur and pageantry of this special occasion in the year. Race Director Jim Aughney said: “The day of the Marathon is always full of excitement, it brings a real buzz to Dublin City as supporters line the course route, cheering on the runners as some challenge each other for the national and international titles, and others take on this challenge of a lifetime. This year we are delighted to have 13 of those inspirational runners that have taken part in every marathon since the very beginning, taking to the streets of Dublin once again, for the 40th running of the event today, what an incredible achievement.”

Frank Behan at the start line. He was competing in his 40th Dublin Marathon.

Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Team Archie salute the crowds. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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BASKETBALL: EANNA CONTINUE TO SET THE PACE

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN OUR Under 21 Hurlers got their Championship off to a winning start with a four point win away to St Maurs. But disappointment for our Minor Hurlers who were defeated in their Championship semi-final against Naomh Olaf. Commiserations to our Minor Ladies Footballers who were beaten by St Judes in their Championship final. However, congratulations to our Under 14 Ladies who beat Scoil Uí Chonaill to claim shield honours.

Huge game for our Senior Footballers this Thursday evening when they play Naomh Olaf in the league. Throw-in is at 8.30pm and strong support encouraged.

Round Tower GAA Club has partnered with South Dublin County Council and Repak for a green initiative that will help our supporters go green and raise money for the club. Bring your unwanted aluminium cans and plastic bottles to our designated collection spots in Monastery Road or the clubhouse. If you have large amounts to give, collect a bag from the clubhouse or Monastery Road, fill it, and leave it to the back dressing room in Monastery Road. We encourage our Members to recycle their aluminium cans and plastic bottles and in doing so support our club.

Tribe Nation Fitness reminds Round Tower Members have until the end of the month to avail of the 50% discount on their 8 week challenge offer (€70).

Details within email previously issued to Members. Email info@roundtower.ie if you wish to receive information.

THOMAS DAVIS THIS week’s Lotto No’s 14, 18, 22, 24. Jackpot not won. Next Week’s Jackpot €10,000.

Academy resumes this Saturday 2nd November, 10.00 till 11.00 on the All Weather Pitch. Any queries please contact Stephen Stewart on 087 679 5720 An upcoming fundraiser for the O’Neill Family Medical Fund in Ahernes pub on Friday 22nd Nov. Looking for lads to volunteer for a head shave or leg wax, sponsorship cards will be available shortly for anyone taking part, Cards are available in the Club.

Any players who wish to participate contact Colin Browne 086 207 7773.

Matt Mullen competed in the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday 27th October in order to raise funds for O’Neill Family Medical Fund. Our thanks to Matt for his efforts.

Pride of place in the Club Notes this week should be held for the Clubs Senior Football Team by virtue of their victory over Kilmacud Crokes in the Senior Football Championship have qualified for the the Final for our first time since 1991. Our opponents will be near neighbors Ballyboden St Endas. Final will take place in Parnell Park on Sunday 3rd November at 4pm.

Congratulations to the Junior 1 Football Team who defeated Naomh Olaf in the All County Junior 2 Football Championship Semi Final and have qualified to meet St

Anne’s or Lucan Sarsfields in the Final. Final has been fixed for 2pm in Sean Moore Park on Sunday next. Commissions to to the Under 21 Hurling Team who were defeated

by Whitehall Colmcille in the Championship.

A minutes silence was observed before the game for Dylan O’Neill who passed away recently while undergoing treatment for a serious illness in Manchester. Our thanks to our Members who attended the match as a mark of respect for Dylan and support for the O’Neill family through this difficult time.

The Under 13 Ladies Football Team defeated St Patrick’s in the Shield Final.

Congratulations to the juvenile camogie section who organized a small homecoming for the victorious U15 championship winning team during last week.

Congratulations to the Scoil Maelruain Senior Football Team and mentors on winning the Cumann Na mBunscol Division 2 Shield in Croke Park during last week.

Siobhan McGrath has been on nominated for the LGFA Player of the Year, we wish Siobhán every success.

Supporters bus to Parnell park this Sunday leaving the club at 2.15pm. Juveniles - u18 travel for free, adults €5. Free td flag for all kids on the bus. To book a seat comment on the td facebooks post or contact Colin Brown 0862077773.

WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 1-4-32 €25 goes to Breda Gallagher, Jean Walsh, Aoife Smith, Kate Murray. Jackpot next week is €10,000.

As our lotto is now at €10k we have started a background which is sitting currently at €700. When the €10k is won our new lotto will start from the background draw. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page. See our Facebook page for more information.

If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754. If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info.

Our Juvenile training will return late August and is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested.

DBS Eanna’s Darren McGovern and his side are leading the men’s Super League. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

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A BIG fourth quarter performance from DBS Éanna saw them manage to hold on to their unbeaten streak on bank holiday Monday afternoon as they won out 81-75 against Maree.

The Dubliners were trailing the Galway side for the first three quarters, but not much separated the teams throughout.

A superb 37-point game from Maree’s Darin Johnson caused multiple problems for the Éanna defence and despite good work from Stefan Zecevic and Marko Tomic, Maree

still held a three-point lead going into the last.

A big push from the h o s t s i n t h e fo u r t h though saw them finally get out in front with some breathing space, and with Zecevic leading the scoring, along with good work from Daniel Heaney, Éanna kept their winning run intact on a final score line of 81-75.

Speaking afterwards, a relieved Darren McGovern stated: “They made it really difficult for us, we missed a lot of shots.

We didn’t play well, we grinded the win out.

“Their American was brilliant today - he had 37 points, he hit everything and I thought we were

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Journalists Golfing Society) and Jimmy Doyle (Captain, Hermitage Golf Club) is pictured presenting Dean Rock (Fund Raising Manager, Stewart’s Foundation) with a cheque from the proceeds of the recent Dublin Journalist Golfing Society Charity Day at Hermitage Golf Club.

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doing a good job on him!

He just couldn’t miss. We were down all game, we’d get ahead, they’d come back and go ahead.

“It kind of felt like we were climbing uphill all the time. We struggled, we couldn’t hit a shot until the fourth quarter.

“We took off then - Stefan had a put-back dunk, Dan had a four-point play and that set the tone.

“We were lucky at the end, we had some big stops and big plays, but we pulled out the win and I’m very happy.”

In Galway meanwhile, Abbey Seals Dublin Lions came close to their first win of the season again but eventually lost out to

hosts, Moycullen, 89-83.

The Clondalkin side led the game for the first three quarters off the back of good scoring from Conroy Baltimore and Romonn Nelson, to see them lead 66-70 going into the last.

A m a s s ive fo u r t h quarter from Moycullen though – that saw them bag 16 points in the opening five minutes – sent them into a 12 point lead and they didn’t look back from there, with Paul Kelly, Grant Olsson and Daniel Vila leading the charge and despite big pressure from Lions down the stretch, the home side held on to secure the win.

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CAMOGIE: MAHER AND HETHERTON LEAD WAY IN EXCEPTIONAL VICTORY St Jude’s Aoife Walsh and St Vincent’s Deirdre Johnstone battle for possession

Vincent’s winback crown from Jude’s WE ARE DUBLIN SENIOR 1 FINAL St Vincent’s St Jude’s  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

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ST JUDE’S quest for back-to-back We Are Dublin Senior 1 Camogie Championship titles ended in disappointment, as St. Vincent’s delivered their fourth title in five years at the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown on Sunday.

Aisling Maher and Niamh Hetherton were masterful for the eventual winners, against a St Jude’s side who picked up their first title in this grade last year.

Maher and Hetherton fired 3-7 between them, just 1-4 shy of Vincent’s final tally, in a game where the sides were well balanced in the opening quarter, before Vincent’s drove on, on the score-board.

On a beautiful day in Abbotstown, both sides showed great determination early on, before Vincent’s captain Ali Maguire and Aoife Walsh exchanged scores to ensure a 0-1-all score-line after five minutes.

Vincent’s pushed two points clear with Maher and Anna Sullivan delivering fine

scores from play, but the games opening goal followed soon-after.

Aoife Molloy, who was a late call up to the Jude’s starting line-up, pounced on a loose ball, and while keeper Claire Clinton batted it down, the ball finished in the net.

However, Vincent’s soon dug-in, with Ali Maguire firing a long-range free to level the tie, and from there her side drove on.

This kick-started a spell which saw Vincent’s deliver 1-5 unanswered over a 17-minute spell, which also included a penalty save at the opposite end.

Maher restored Vincent’s lead with a 17th minute points from play, before fine scores from Hetherton and Maher, and then Vincent’s opening goal.

The Marino outfit found the net for the first time on 23 minutes, after Ali Maguire sent in a free, with the ball batted to the net by Judes keeper Hannah Begley.

Two minutes later, St Jude’s had an opportunity to make amends, after a foul on Aisling Gannon resulted in a penalty.

Jude’s keeper Begley ran down to take the shot, but her effort was blocked by Vincent’s defender Lora Smith.

It was end-to-end Camogie, with Begley very much involved, as she quickly

regrouped, before blocking a Maher goal effort at the opposite end.

Cliodhna Nicoletti delivered a much required pointed free for Jude’s and, at the break, the score stood at 1-8 to 1-2.

Jude’s were dealt a major blow on the restart, as Vincent’s began strongly with a 34th minute Aisling Maher goal, after a superb run.

Vincent’s drove on, with Maher again finding the net five minutes later.

Midfield contest for the ball

Despite Aisling Gannon and Nicoletti chipping in points, Hetheron delivered Vincent’s fourth goal to ensure a 13-point gap after 42 minutes.

Aoife Molloy found the net for St. Jude’s, but the Marino side had done enough to take silverware.

Defender Ciara O’Leary was awarded the Player of the Match.

Vincent’s will now face the Wexford or Kilkenny champions in the Leinster final.

FOOTBALL

McGrath up for player of the year award THOMAS Davis’s Sinead McGrath has been announced as one of the three final nominees for the 2019 TG4 Players’ Player of the year awards in the senior grade.

The winner will be revealed at the 2019 TG4 All-Star Awards Banquet, in association with Lidl, which will be held at the Citywest Hotel on Saturday, November 16.

She is one of two Dublin players in the running for the award, as sixtime TG4 All Star Sinéad Goldrick and McGrath, who’s won three All Stars, have been nominated for the prestigious individual accolade alongside Galway’s Louise Ward.

Goldrick and McGrath were named in the 2018 TG4 All Star team, while Goldrick, who scored a crucial goal for Dublin in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Final victory over Galway as the Sky Blues claimed three-in-a-row, is a previous Senior Players’ Player of the Year nominee from 2012.

McGrath and Ward are both nominated for the Senior Players’ Player of the Year award for the first time.

All three Senior Players’ Player of the Year nominees have also been nominated for TG4 All Star awards.

The intermediate and junior players’player of the year awards will also be handed out on the night.

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WEST Dublin duo Thomas Davis and Ballyboden St Enda’s will meet for the first time in a Dublin Senior 1 Football Championship Final this Sunday at Parnell Park (4pm – Live TG4).

Having just come up from the Senior 2 grade this year, Davis have caused some big shocks along the way, with the latest a five-point win over last year’s winners

by Kilmacud Crokes on a 2-12 to 1-10 score-line last Saturday evening, to set up a final date with Ballyboden St Enda’s.

Boden accounted for Jude’s by 2-10 to 1-10 in the opening semi-final in Parnell Park, on an evening where two entertaining semi-finals were produced.

Next Sunday is Thomas Davis’s first final appearance since they completed a three-in-a-row back in 1991, and their manager Paul Kelly says a big test awaits.

“Again, we are facing another team of All-Ireland winners and Dublin champions in recent years as well. It’s going to be a tall order, but we’ll give it a good go,” he said after last Saturday’s win.

Crokes were 0-3 to 0-1 ahead early on – firing three unanswered points, after Oisin Kelly opened the scoring for Thomas Davis.

It took his side another 14 minutes to add to their tally but they soon really began to come into this

Thomas Davis’s young fans have another big day out to look forward to; inset, Ballyboden’s Declan O’Mahony on the move. Picture: Miriam Doyle

“It’s going to be a tall order, but we’ll give it a good go“ match.

Eoin Kirby broke the deadlock with a pointed free, after Rory O’Carroll fouled the ball with a bad pick-up. Kirby delivered another pointed free to ensure a 0-4 to 0-3 scoreline after 20 minutes.

B u r ke a n d H o g a n responded with points, but Kirby kept Thomas Davis in touch from placed balls along with Ryan Deegan and at the break the sides were tied

at 0-6 apiece.

Crokes couldn’t have had a more disastrous start to the second half, as from the throw-in Thomas Davis delivered their opening goal.

Ciarán Farrelly was on the end of an excellent move for Paul Kelly’s side, after a long ball was delivered by Ryan Deegan.

Deegan added a point, and suddenly Thomas Davis were four points clear.

A 40th minute goal arrived from Brendan Kirby, and although Crokes got a goal of their own with Thomas Davis defender Brian Kirby looking like getting the final touch, a more assured Thomas Davis side drove on for victory.

Former All-Ireland club champions Ballyboden St Enda’s quest for a first Dublin title since 2015 continues, after they had a goal to spare over neigh-

bours St Jude’s.

A strong finish stood to the Páirc Uí Mhurchú side who trailed by six points at half-time, to deliver a strong second half display.

Jude’s led by 1-8 to 1-2 at half-time with Darragh Gogan firing a third minute goal, but were held to just two points on the restart.

Darren O’Reilly kept Boden in touch with their first half goal, and

although Jude’s opened up a strong lead, Ballyboden came back with Colm Basquel (1-4), O’Reilly and Ryan Basquel among those impressing in the second half.

“We have our schedule set out now ahead of the final, ” Ballyboden manager Anthony Rainbow said. “We have a bit of work to do in terms of video analysis on the opposition from tonight’s game.”