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Roundabout issue ‘bigger than Brexit’ REBECCA RYAN

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DESPITE the weather, locals “turned out in their droves” on Saturday to protest against a new road layout at Orlagh roundabout in Knocklyon.

Last July, construction work began to install a shared cycle and pedestrian way leading to the roundabout and traffic was reduced to a single lane, which locals say is causing extreme tailbacks.

South Dublin Cllr Deirdre O’Donovan (IND) previously told Dublin Gazette that commuters are “livid” and that the road

has been narrowed so much that residents have been telling her of near misses with some lorries and buses having to drive on the path.

She also reported that trade for local businesses has slowed down as a result of the extra traffic and that “even ambulances on their way to Tallaght Hospital can’t get through” during the gridlock.

There is now a call for South Dublin County Council [SDCC] to reinstate the two lanes for traffic approaching the roundabout on Scholarstown Road.

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Lucan mosque A MUSLIM community group has sought planning permission to build a mosque on a site in Lucan.

South Dublin Maktab, a voluntary charitable organisation which represents Muslims in the Lucan/Clondalkin area, is behind the development on the site in Balgaddy.

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Jobs boost LOCAL TD Frances Fitzgerald described the launch of Echelon Data Centres Limited ‘a major encouragement for local and Irish business’ after their announcement of 460 construction jobs and 100 operational positions in Clondalkin.

Some of the protestors at Orlagh Roundabout

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FROM PAGE 1: REALIGNMENT CAUSING CHRONIC CONGESTION

Major protest over roundabout works Cllr O’Donovan said the protest over the weekend went “very well” and there will be more protests until the matter is resolved.

“The realignment of the Orlagh Roundabout has caused chronic congestion for the entire community and massive tailbacks and delays. “ B e fo re t h e wo r ks, there were delays at the usual peak times but now there are massive tailbacks at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon.”

C l l r O ’ D o n ov a n i s hosting a meeting for representatives of local residents’ associations and businesses today (Thursday), and another protest at County Hall on February 12.

Local resident Declan Brady told us the tailbacks are a “major headache” for local residents and that it is having a

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knock-on effect in surrounding areas. “[Residents now] take an alternative route to and from the M50 which has in fact caused more traffic in other areas as a result.

“The protest went very well thankfully. We had 252 signatures in our book after it and not everyone signed. Hopefully SDCC will start listening to us now after this show of togetherness from those impacted and fix the roundabout.”

Last Friday, Local TD John Lahart (FF) raised the matter in the Dail and said the biggest issue he’s

FASTNews Restoration of centre ‘very important’

THE reconstruction of the St Aengus Centre in Tallaght following a fire last November is hugely important to those living in the area.

This is according to local Fianna Fáil Councillor Charlie O’Connor who raised the matter with the Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council this week.

He said: “Repairing the extensive damage caused to the premises used by the St Aengus Community Drug Treatment Project is essential, not just for those that avail of services at the centre, but for the greater Tallaght area as a whole.

“The Chief Executive has informed me that insurance assessors have been to the site and the local authority Architects Dept have been approached to best advise how to approach repairing and/or rebuilding the premises.”

Some of the protestors at Orlagh Roundabout

facing at the moment is not Brexit, but a roundabout in his contingency.

“No one is accountable. It is causing chaos and havoc. No public rep can pinpoint the person

who is responsible or accountable for it.

“It’s only through protest it seems that ‘officialdom’ actually begins to hear, listen and take action,” said Deputy

Lahart.

Dublin Gazette contacted South Dublin County Council for comment but did not receive a reply before going to print.

Help show your area’s olden days HANSOM cabs and petticoats – and mullets and beatboxes – have all gone the way of the dodo, but we’d love to show and share with readers your photos of your area and community in the rare aul’ times (whether that’s from 1981, 1956, 1923, or whenever).

Dublin has changed an awful lot in just a few decades, and with major changes in our capital’s demographics there are an awful lot of people (not just our beloved culchies) who don’t know what the city and her suburbs used to look like.

That’s why we’re calling on you to help show what your area used to look like, with everyone from readers to historical groups invited to share their shots.

For full details, head over to www.dublingazette.com.

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EDUCATION: CELBRIDGE MUM STARTS PETITION TO TRY SECURE SCHOOL PLACE

‘He is entitled to attend school like any other child’ A DEVASTATED mother says her son is being victimised and denied an education for being autistic.

Siobhan Tynan from Celbridge fears her young son Benjamin, 12, will have no school to go to in September when he finishes primary school this summer.

Currently a sixth class student in a specialised unit at Scoil na Mainistreach in Celbridge, Benjamin was diagnosed with autism when he was five.

“If Benjamin could go to mainstream school everything would be fine but he can’t deal with it,” Siobhan told Dublin Gazette.

“He was in a mainstream school before he was diagnosed and it was an absolute disaster.

“Loud noises and large groups distress him, he needs emotional, oneon-one support, it has to be an ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) class.

“He loves school, academically he has no problems at all, he just suffers from anxiety.

“But the local school only has two places for five children so they did a lottery system and unfortunately Benjamin wasn’t picked.

“Unlike all the rest of his classmates, he has nowhere to go in September and

there is nothing we can do.”

Siobhan says she has been constantly contacting politicians and government departments for the last year and a half looking for help,all to no avail.

“I’ve been emailing everyone; the Department of Education, various Ministers and the Special Education Needs Organiser and none of them have done anything,” she said.

“Because of this, I’ve been driven to start an online petition on Change.Org as a last resort to try and secure him an ASD school placement for September.

“I firmly believe Benjamin is being discriminated against because he is autistic.

“He is entitled to attend school like any other child, but because he has autism, the Department of Education don’t think so.

“There are no places in the north Kildare region, due to a lack of ASD units.

“We feel, as his parents this is totally unacceptable and disgraceful.

“Benjamin loves school, and he relies on it for socialisation.”

In response to questions from Dublin Gazette a Department of Education spokesperson said: “The Department does not comment on individual cases.

“The National Council for Special

Education (NCSE) is responsible for the establishment of special classes in various geographical areas where there is an identified need, in consultation with the relevant education partners and the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Siobhan and Benjamin Tynan from Celbridge

Dodsboro Post Office to remain open until June PADRAIG CONLON pconlon@dublingazette.com

DODSBORO Post Office in Lucan has received a much welcomed five month stay of execution.

Following a decision last month it was due to close with the post office’s business transferred to SuperValu in Lucan.

As the new premises in Super Valu Lucan will not be ready for a few months, customers were going to have to travel to Ballyowen Post Office in the meantime.

Locals residents were angry at the decision which meant Dodsboro’s large elderly population would have to travel to Ballyowen.

Now it appears a solution has been found which suits everyone.

Independents 4Change Councillor Ruth Nolan told Dublin Gazette:

“The owner of Spar in Dodsboro has generously agreed a lease with An Post to leave the post office on his premises until 29th June,” she said.

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This is great news and means elderly residents will avoid having to travel 5km to get to the post office “He has agreed this purely to

“Where parents have been unsuccessful in enrolling their child in a school for the 2018/19 school year, they should update their local Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) to inform the planning process.”

facilitate the existing clients as the books were being transferred to the post office in Ballyowen.

“The new post office destined for SuperValu on the Newcastle Road should be ready by then.

“This is great news and means elderly residents of Dodsboro will avoid the upheaval of having to travel 5km to get to the post office.”

Back in September concerned local residents started a petition and protested in an attempt to keep the Dodsboro Post Office open.

The “Save Dodsboro Post Office” campaign organised a very well supported demonstration with over 300 people gathering outside the post office to show their support.

They also collected 2,300 signatures calling for the post office to stay open and sent them to An Post CEO David McRedmond.

FASTNews Support sought for School fundraiser

STEWARTS Special School are hosting an exciting quiz and auction fundraiser that promises to be a great night’s craic.

It all kicks off in Palmerstown House, Old Lucan Road at 8pm on Friday, February 8 and it’s hoped the local community will come out in droves to help with the school’s Playground Campaign.

Come along, have fun and help support a very worthy cause as the school continues to work towards raising the funds to build a much needed playground for the students.

It’s just €50 per table or 10 per person with a max 5 per table. To book your table/ticket please call Allison on 01 6518285 or email school@stewartscare.ie. Quizmaster on the night is DJ Mark.

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BALGADDY: THREE-STOREY MOSQUE AND LARGE COMMUNITY CENTRE PLANNED

Muslim group looking to build a mosque in Lucan PADRAIG CONLON

A MUSLIM community group has sought planning permission to build a mosque on a site in Lucan.

South Dublin Maktab, a voluntary charitable organisation which represents Muslims in the Lucan/Clondalkin area, is behind the development on the site in Balgaddy.

The planning applica-

tion, lodged with South Dublin County Council, seeks permission to build a three-storey mosque and large community centre incorporating solar PV panels and a feature minaret and dome, 2 classrooms and underground carpark at a site off the Lucan Newlands Road in Balgaddy.

The site, which was bought by the applicant in 2016, has been unoc-

cupied for several years.

Currently the local Islamic community represented by South Dublin Maktab use the premises of the South Dublin Football League in Ballyowen Park.

The first Islamic place of worship in Lucan opened in 2000 in a place named Makki Masjid.

In 2003 all the activities of Makki Masjid were moved to a rented prop-

erty in Grange Manor.

Since 2007 the South Dublin Football League hall has hosted local Islamic activities and in Ramadan 2014 the community gave their services at SDFL the name South Dublin Maktab (Lucan).

South Dublin Maktab say their purpose is “to cater for the religious, cultural and educational needs of the Muslim Community in particular and the local community in general and to provide a better understanding of religion through edu-

Plans for the mosque at Balgaddy

cational, spiritual, social, religious and cultural activities.”

According to the Census in 2016, 63,400 people out of our population of

4,761,865 declared their religion as Islam, with 3.7m declaring themselves Roman Catholic and 126,400 as Church of Ireland.

Islam is now the third largest religion in the country and according to the CSO one of the fastest growing religions in Ireland.

The headquarters of the foundation is at the Dublin Mosque and Islamic Centre on the South Circular Road which was the first mosque established in Ireland in 1976.

In Dublin the Clons ke a g h m o s q u e h a s around 5,000 members, the Islamic Centre in Blanchardstown has around 2,000 and the IFI has roughly the same.

FASTNews Residents urged to have say on Bus overhaul FIANNA Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran is calling on Lucan residents to have their views heard on the proposed overhaul of the Dublin Bus network before the next phase of the Bus Connects public consultation process ends on February 15.

Speaking after the recent announcement of Bus Connects Core Bus Corridor phase 2, Deputy Curran said: “The first stage of the Core Bus Corridor Project is the public consultation process which will take place on a phased basis between now and next May. “Lucan to the City Centre is one of these core routes and is included in Phase 1 of the public consultation process.

“Phase 1 ends on February 15 and I am calling on resident’s in Lucan to be aware of this closing date.

“It is important members of the public are given an opportunity to air their concerns during the consultation process.

“In Lucan in particular the increase in capacity in recent years has lagged behind the increase in demand. It is becoming increasingly common for passengers to be left at bus stops while numerous full buses pass them by.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Bill Gray from the Irish Curling Association with students from St Kevins Tallaght. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Exploring how cool curling is

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HE Irish Curling Association held a “Come and Try Curling” event and an informal reception at South Dublin on Ice, Tallaght Stadium, last week. This is part of an Olympic Celebration Tour organised with the help of the World Curling Federation.

From the Irish Curling Association - Bill Gray, Ailsa Anderson, Darrell Ell, Gillian Russell, John Joe Kenny

Having a n-ice time

Anna Sloan and Michael Goodfellow

Students from St Kevins Tallaght in action on the ice

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REACTION: ‘WE’VE HAD A POSITIVE RESPONSE FROM THE COMMUNITY’

Scientology hits back at accusations AN article in last week’s edition of Dublin Gazette, in which former Scientologist John McGhee voiced his concern about the level of interaction between the local community and the Firhouse Scientology Centre, has provoked a reaction from Diana Stahl, Church of Scientology Director of Public Affairs, who responded by saying: “In 2017 when we opened our doors, local

residents and politicians wanted to ensure that the facility would continue to be available as a Community Centre.

“It was always our intention to use the building to help local community and charity groups with their events and projects.

“We have had an overwhelmingly positive response from the community.

“We held over 170 events and welcomed

more than 50,000 guests to a variety of cultural and religious festivals, fundraisers, competitions, concerts. We have bookings right up to 2024.

“Additionally the educational programmes of the Church, especially the ‘Truth About Drugs’ are very popular.

“Over 350 shops, businesses and individuals have joined us to give out 140,000 educational booklets which outline

facts, such as what are drugs made of, how they affect the body, what are the short and long term effects. People really want education on the subject and the demand we have for this material is unbelievable.

She continued: “I am a great believer in education and think that empowering people with real knowledge is the best way to help them make informed dec isions, be it about drugs, personal integrity, relationships or spirituality. This is the concept of Scientology itself – empower people through knowledge.

“We also encounter

people who think differently. A very small percentage even see an opportunity to get attention from talking

about what Scientology is www.scientology.tv.

“What I like about the Irish is that they prefer to find out for them-

‘expertly’ about Scientology. Sadly these are the people who didn’t really understand Scientology in the first place.

“But today there is so much real information

selves. People often walk in to just ask ‘So what is this Scientology about?’ This is the typical start of some of the best conversations I’ve had.”

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It was always our intention to use the building to help local community and charity groups with their events and projects

Calendar Girls are happy to help a pal’s risque business

LEADING Ladies from Calendar Girls The Musical were happy to brave the chill in the air as they helped launch the musical of the same name at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Karen Dunbar, Sara Crowe, Denise Welch, Anna Jane Casey, Ruth Madoc and Rebecca Storm were in step. as they launched Tim Firth and Gary Barlow’s new musical, which runs until February 2. Based on the hit film – itself based on a true story – Calendar Girls The Musical is inspired by a group of ladies, who following the untimely death of one of their husbands, come up with a unique way to raise funds to help others who are affected by cancer. Picture: Brian McEvoy

JOBS BOOST

Data centre firm to create 460 jobs

LO C A L T D Fr a n c e s Fitzgerald described the launch of Echelon Data Centres Limited ‘a major encouragement for local and Irish business’ after their announcement of 460 construction jobs and 100 operational positions in Clondalkin.

Echelon Data Centres is a data centre owner, developer and operator building a network of large-scale data centre campuses across Europe to meet the rapidly expanding global demand for data processing and storage solutions.

Echelon is owned by Aldgate Developments, which has more than one million square feet of commercial development in progress in Dublin and London.

Speaking after the launch, Deputy Fitzgera l d s a i d : “ To d a y ’s announcement is incredibly encouraging for Irish business, considering the domination of this sector by global giants in Silicon Valley.

“Echelon has secured planning permission for a 477,000 square foot, state-of-the-art data centre, which will be located in the Clondalkin Industrial Estate.

“Phase One of this ground-breaking project has already commenced.

A 269,000 square foot data centre building, with 40MW of capacity, will be powered by the national grid and available for occupation in 2020.

“In addition, future users and employees can also expect to see the completion of 43,000 square foot of office and ancillary space by this date.

“The total investment is expected to total half a billion euro – which will create local employment through construction and operation jobs within the sector.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

David Reardon and Sean Worrell

Jason Lee, Damien lee and Pierce McKiernan. Pictures: SIMON PEARE

Rathcoole Boys on the ball to help out friend A

SPECIAL benefit night was held by Rathcoole Boys Football Club last week to raise funds for a past player of the club who has been fighting cancer for the last six months. There were a number of challenge matches followed by a giant raffle in Muldowneys pub.

Darren Ferris and Darren McManus Ronan Higgins, Colin Trant, Cormac McCarthy and Alan Dawson

Vesko Georgiev and Marian Markov

Jamie Sherlock and Stephen Whelan

Paul Maxwell and Ian Doyle

Shay McMahon and Shane McEvoy

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ATTACK: ‘WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF THE BIGGEST HOUSING CRISIS IN THE HISTORY OF THE STATE’

Mayor on the attack after Clonburris appeal PADRAIG CONLON

M AYO R M a r k Wa rd accused Fine Gael and South Dublin Independents of delaying delivery of social housing.

In a scathing attack delivered following the conclusion of the Clonburris appeal last week, Mayor Ward didn’t hold back.

“We are in the midst of the biggest housing crisis in the history of the state,” he said “And the actions of Fine Gael and Independents on South Dublin has further delayed the delivery of much needed housing.

“Clonburris could make a serious dent in the housing crisis.

“A number of Councillors appealed the plan and disregarded the democratic decision of the majority of Councillors.

“These Councillors were Higgins, Egan and Casserly of Fine Gael and Timmons, Gogarty, O Connell and O Toole from the Independent grouping” “We constantly hear Minister Eoghan Murphy on his soap box telling anyone who will listen that he is doing his upmost to deliver housing, yet his Councillors in South Dublin are impeding him.

“Recently there is pattern of Fine Gael opposing the delivery of public houses in South Dublin.

“They opposed an older persons development of 44 units in Whitestown Way and also impeded the development of 70 public homes and a much needed Community Centre in Balgaddy” “The Independents that I named are in cahoots with Fine Gael in delaying

the delivery of Clonburris.

“They will bang their chest and announce that they are not against Social Housing but the evidence points to the contrary.”

Independent Councillor Guss O’Connell however explained the reasons why he and his colleagues lodged appeals with APB. “I and my community colleagues, Cllrs Gogarty, Timmins and O’Toole supported by Cllr Higgins of FG, put forward arguments at the threeday hearing in An Bord Pleanala, to back up our written submissions,” he said.

“We seek linked-up planning, not repeating the mistakes of the past.

“Yes, we have a housing shortage and I am not against housing either social, affordable or private.

“But the Special Devel-

A 3D model of the Clonburris Scheme

o p m e n t Zo n e ( SDZ ) Plan, drawn up by South Dublin County Council and agreed by SF, People Before Profit, Independents 4 Change and Solidarity fails to plan for the

services, facilities, transport and public roads that a development the size of Wexford Town will need in a phased manner over the fifteen to twenty years it will take to build and cre-

ate a sustainable community.

“We argue that we are planning for tomorrow.

“The housing crises will be solved but the results of bad planning will live

for generations.

“Our only clients are home seekers, the existi n g co m m u n i t i e s o f Clondalkin and Lucan and future residents of Clonburris.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST WATER ACTIVITIES AROUND DUBLIN

DUBLIN MADE EASY

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ROM its stunning coastline and beaches to its rivers and canals, Dublin is a bit of a haven for water enthusiasts.

All this water allows us to enjoy the city in many different ways.

With the demand for adventure sports growing in the last decade, the city has b e e n offering more and more places to test your paddling, sailing and surfing skills.

Don’t let the current cold winter weather put you off sampling all Dublin has to offer on water, just make sure you have the right gear!

For unforgettable all year-round fun, we’ve prepared a list of the best water activities in and around Dublin city centre.

BIGSTYLE KITESURFING, PIGEON HOUSE RD

SURFDOCK, RINGSEND SURFDOCK, located on the Grand Canal Dockyard, is one of the city’s leading watersports schools offering a unique combination of activities with a shop for all the equipment to go with it.

They teach paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing for beginners in the Grand Canal Dock and offer intermediate paddleboarding classes and trips in and around Dublin as well as intermediate windsurfing in the Malahide Estuary.

They also rent kayaks and paddleboards for use in the Grand Canal Dock or, if you have appropriate transport you can rent them to for a paddle in Dublin Bay.

CITY KAYAKING, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY

CITY Kayaking Dublin operate from their base at Dublin City Moorings, where the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship is tied up.

Situated in the heart of the city, they are the only operators offering adventure activities on the River Liffey in Dublin city centre.

Explore Dublin’s biggest river, take in some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and see the city from a completely different angle.

The company operates sit-on-top kayaks which are very stable. These kayaks are double seaters which are really safe and easy to use.

KITESURFING involves attaching a board to your feet and a kite to your waist and using the power of the wind to send you out to sea and back again.

Bigstyle kitesurfing is unique because they offer a mobile, affordable and personal experience.

All their instructors are highly trained and their equipment is the most up-to-date available however they still have a personal touch.

They are located at the Pigeon Towers which is a good spot as it is open to the full range of wind direction and it’s shallow enough for students to be safe.

They can even pick you up from the nearest public transportation.

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HERE COME THE GIRLS! LEADING Ladies from Calendar Girls The Musical Ruth Madoc, Rebecca Storm, Sara Crowe, Karen Dunbar, Denise Welsh and Anna Jane Casey are pictured as they touched down at Dublin’s Bord Gaids Energy Theatre ahead of the opening night of The Tim Firth and Gary Barlow’s new musical which runs until February 2.

Tickets from €21.00 are available. For more Information check out www. bordgaisenergytheatre.ie. Picture: Brian McEvoy

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FEATURES CHARITY | MUM WALKING COASTS OF IRELAND, UK

A young mum, Sarah (Seana Kerslake) finds the nearby woods casting a malign influence over the new life she’s trying to start with her son in a rural Irish town

Big-hearted Karen Penny is soon to arrive in Ireland, as part of a four-year fundraising walk around Ireland and the UK

Good Penny to roll into town – as part of a four-year walk REBECCA RYAN

A 53-YEAR-OLD mum is on route to Ireland as part of an incredible four-year non-stop coastal trek for charity.

Karen Penny, a former legal professional from Wales, set off from Swansea on January 14 and is walking the entire coast of Ireland and Great Britain, arriving here in Dublin this February, to raise money for dementia research.

She is hoping to be the first woman to complete this route’s continuous walk, covering around 20,000 miles and camping along the way in her tent.

Karen aims to raise £100,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK, which also supports international research and has previously worked with researchers at Trinity College Dublin.

Dublin Gazette caught up with Karen during her trek and she told us she decided to do the trek for charity as her in-laws both died of dementia-related illnesses.

She said: “I’m delighted to do this! I wanted to do something that would get a good amount of money.

The 53-year-old mum will camp in her tent along the 20,000-mile route

“Both my husband’s parents died from dementia-related illnesses, and it had a massive effect on me. Alzheimer’s is something that touches nearly every family.

“I have always loved walking and have a passion for it. So, I decided to walk the entire coast of Britain and Ireland – a serious challenge, to raise as much money as I could for Alzheimer’s Research UK.” During Karen’s trek, her husband will drive out to her in a campervan to join her every six weeks.

She said she will miss her family and friends the most during the four years away.

Karen said: “When you see people every day it is easy to take them for granted. Now, 12 days into my walk I think about them constantly, especially when I am in my tent at the end of the day and I have time for reflection.”

This will be Karen’s first time in Ireland, and she is excited to arrive as she is already experiencing our warm hospitality.

“I have never been to Ireland.

Since planning this walk, I have received many offers of assistance from all over Ireland and been sent stunning pictures of coastal areas I am to visit.

“Friends are planning their holidays to join me on sections of my walk, and I am excited to be coming to Ireland in February, where I will be for the next eight months!”

Karen is due to arrive in Rosslare on Sunday, February 3.

You can follow Karen’s journey on Facebook at facebook.com/ groups/1790360527648427.

If you would like to support her mammoth fundraising task, you can donate at www.justgiving. com/fundraising/thepennyrollson.

Wholly original Irish film gets prestigious premiere at Sundance RACHEL D’ARCY

in her son (James Quinn Markey) are connected to an ominous sinkhole in

THERE’S an Irish influence at Sundance Film Festival this year, with an Irish-

the forest bordering their home.

Sundance is the largest independent

made film getting its premiere at the

festival in the US, taking place annu-

prestigious US event.

ally in Utah. It’s been the launchpad

Horror movie The Hole in The Ground

for several smash-hit indie movies,

is co-written by Stephen Shields and

including Get Out, Little Miss Sunshine

director Lee Cronin, and features

and the Blair Witch Project.

an all-star Irish cast in the form of

The Irish film movie has already

Seana Kerslake, James Quinn Markey

sparked horror fans’ interest, as well

and Simone Kirby, and is produced by

as critical interest in an Irish film that

Conor Barry and John Keville.

veers off into atypical content.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette ahead of

Shields added: “It’s a bit surreal to

jetting off to the festival in Utah, Clon-

be at Sundance, I’m still not fully sure if

dalkin native Shields said: “Lee [Cronin]

I believe it!

sent me over a script he was working

“The movie got picked up to be

on, and it just gave me so many ideas.

distributed by A24 Entertainment

“I bounced them back off him, and eventually we started collaborating on a project that turned into what is now Hole In The Ground.”

The movie, which began production in 2016 before wrapping up in 2017, revolves around a young woman,

[also a distributor for Lady Bird] in the States, which is huge for us as well.

“They were behind another horror, Hereditary, and that’s done so, so well after premiering at Sundance last year, so I can’t wait for that either.

“We’ve got Wild Card distribution

Sarah O’Neill (Kerslake) who is trying

behind us back in Ireland, and their

to start a new life with her son in a

films always do great, so we’re really

rural town.

excited about the future of the film.”

A terrifying encounter shatters

The Hole in The Ground will be

the security Sarah feels in her home,

released in Irish cinemas on March

spiralling into a nightmare of paranoia

1 and is sure to be a must-see for all

as she tries to uncover if the changes

horror fans and film buffs alike.

Unsettling characters cast a pall over Sarah’s efforts to settle in

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The funds were raised through Harvey Norman’s Sleep Pink campaign, which ran in-store and online, and saw a percentage of Harvey Norman sales of the‘Marie’ mattress donated to the Foundation.

Charitable customers could sleep easy, knowing that those who chose to add a euro to their purchase at the checkout could also help the cause, with Harvey Norman staff also delighted to help fundraise for the Marie Keating Foundation with sponsored walks, runs, bake sales and more.

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A GREAT ‘IDIOT’ FOR THE GAIETY

CALLING both Green Day and musical fans – American Idiot The Musical is set for a limited run soon at the Gaiety Theatre.

Running from March 19- 23, American Idiot tells the story of youthful disillusion and a mistrust of society and government, which has never been more current, particularly with modern parallels in the USA. The musical’s hit songs,

written by Green Day, include Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Holiday and the blockbuster title track, American Idiot, from Green Day’s 2004 Grammy Award-winning album.

Also included are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release 21st Century Breakdown. Tickets for the musical are on sale now, priced from €21, available on Ticketmaster.

Step up for the Gaelforce race

JIGSAW and Killary Gaelforce have announced an exclusive charity partnership for the Gaelforce Dublin adventure race, which will take place on Saturday, March 23.

Every person who registers for Gaelforce Dublin 2019 can help support the mental health of young people across Ireland by choosing to donate or fundraise for Jigsaw.

Justin McDermott from the Jigsaw team said: “We are so delighted to be entering into this fantastic partnership with Killary Gaelforce for Gaelforce Dublin 2019.

“We know the positive impact that exercise has on mental wellbeing, and partnering with Killary Gaelforce is a wonderful way to not only raise funds, but also raise awareness of Jigsaw and our work supporting young people’s mental health.”

The race incorporates running, cycling and kayaking. There are two distances to choose from – 49km and 29km. Register to take part at gaelforceevents.com.

A rare chance to catch a Ennio Morricone show LEGENDARY composer Ennio Morricone will bring his live show to the 3Arena on February 15.

Highlights include his scores for Once Upon a Time in the West, One Upon a Time in America, A Fistful of Dollars, The Untouchables and The Mission, to name but a few.

The 3Arena concert is part of his 60 Years of Music world tour and will include Portuguese fado legend Dulce Pontes as a special

guest singer.

This will be Morricone’s last show outside of Italy, after announcing that he is retiring from touring following this run of shows.

The production has been playing to sold-out arenas across the continent, and has received standing ovations and overwhelming critical acclaim in the media.

Tickets are priced from €107, and are available now from Ticketmaster.ie.

LEGO TO THE ARK FOR A FILM COURSE FOR KIDS

Who doesn’t want to be a Lego filmmaker?

MAKE your own Lego movie in this practical workshop with Brick Flicks, which is part of Fantastic Flix at The Ark. Running at the Temple Bar venue from Tuesday, February 19 to Friday, February 22, the workshop gives you all you need to bring your favourite Lego character to life as the star of your film.

With plenty of hands-on learning and

simple demonstrations, you will work in small groups to create a set, storyboard and plan for your movie, which you will then film, edit, and record using iPads.

Tickets are priced €14 -€16, with workshops taking place at 10:30am and 2:30pm. The event is open for kids aged from 8 to 12, with the workshop lasting two and a half hours.

For further information, check out The Ark on Twitter at @thearkdublin.

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TUCK IN TO OUR FOODIE TITBITS

FOOD&DRINK

NIBBLESOFNEWS Don’t use off-the-shelf personal breathalysers, body warns DRINKAWARE have urged members of the public against relying on off-the-shelf personal breathalysers to detect alcohol.

It comes after a sharp rise in queries to the organisation looking to find out more information on such products.

Speaking on the need to address common concerns, Drinkaware’s chief executive, Sheena Horgan, said: “The reality is that these off-the-shelf

breathalysers are not developed using the same medical and safety technology standards as those used by officials such as An Garda Siochana.

“Our advice echoes that of the Road Safety Authority – that we would have serious concerns about the validity of the results.

“While a personal breathalyser can be useful for information purposes, the results should not be taken as a clear

indication that you are under the limit.

“There is still a potential chance that you will be over the limit if stopped at an official garda checkpoint.”

As of last October, ordinary fully licenced drivers detected by An Garda Siochana with a blood alcohol concentration level of between 50mg and 80mg will receive an automatic three-month driving ban and a €200 fine.

Alcohol-free bar set to open in the city centre IRELAND’S first alcohol-free bar is coming to Dublin next month.

The Virgin Mary Bar will open its doors at 54 Capel Street in February. The drinks menu will have a selection of alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits.

Vaughan Yates (founder and creative director of global spirit expert and consultant company 1751) and Oisin Davis (founder of Great Irish Beverage) are behind the new venue.

Speaking to international trade magazine The Spirits Business, Yates said he is excited about The Virgin Mary Bar opening in Dublin.

He said: “Dublin is an incredibly diverse city with an increasingly discerning population, so people are looking for a place where they can sit down with friends and really connect in a lively yet mindful drinking environment.”

According to World Health Organisation figures, alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen by 25% since 2005.

REBECCA RYAN

A tasty – and alcohol-free – cocktail for the new bar

Oisin said: “If a fellow Dubliner wants to catch up with mates after 4pm in the city but doesn’t want to hang out in a pub, the only options available to them are multinational cafes. We’re really looking forward to changing that and finally giving people an alternative.”

The Virgin Mary Bar will open from 4-11pm. seven days a week from midFebruary.

Do you know how much sugar is in your own daily breakfast?

A NEW survey has revealed that two in three adults does not know how much sugar is in their breakfast.

The Alpro study into breakfast habits of the Irish found that more than 75% of people think that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, with only 4% admitting to not eating breakfast.

Monkstown’s prayers for authentic Italian fare are answered by Attico

The top breakfast choices of the Irish include cereal, tea and toast, fruit and yogurt, eggs and a fully cooked breakfast.

Speaking on the f i n d i n g s, T V co o k , food columnist and mum Yvonne Connolly, campaign ambassador for Alpro, said: “I agree with the 75% of those surveyed

– breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.

As cliched as it sounds, it really does set us up for the day.

“With our busy lives, it’s hard to scan food labels while rushing through the supermarket and keeping track of the sugar content in breakfast products can be tricky.”

IF YOU are looking for authentic Italian modern cuisine, Monkstown has a brand-new restaurant to tickle your taste buds .

Attico opened its doors this year and is perfectly located right in the heart of the quaint seaside town.

When you walk in, you are struck by the décor, which is warm and rustic. The welcome is very warm and friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere.

The menu is well thought out and executed with authentic Italian fare at its heart. Their a la carte menu includes an impressive selection of pasta, risotto and gnocchi dishes as well as a wide range of ‘Secondi’, including lamb, pork and beef.

There are so many interesting fish options that it is hard to pick, and the plates comes out full of creative flair. The offering is upmarket yet welcoming and accessible.

Dublin Gazette caught up with owner Leonard Bujari (41), who comes from a family of Italian and Albanian heritage.

He moved from Italy to

Ireland around 21 years ago, and lives here now with his wife, Donika, and their eight-year-old son ,Lenny.

Leonard always wanted to own his business and he is already the proud owner of a very successful Italian restaurant in Drogheda, called Antica Toscana.

He said: “I grew up with the belief that at some stage of my life I will, and I must, open my own business.

“My move to Ireland coincided with the period when the Irish economy was doing very well and that was a big incentive for me, because I saw Ireland as a country that offered me a great opportunity to grow myself not only academically but professionally as well.”

Speaking on his successful Drogheda restau-

rant, Leonard said: “The pizzeria restaurant in Drogheda has been doing very well, year by year. A vital feature of the restaurant’s successes has been the good food.

“Behind great food there is a great team, and the restaurant is in the hands of great staff who are dedicated and passionate workers about their job.”

Leonard has a huge passion for authentic Italian food. Coming from a traditional Mediterranean family, food has always been central to his family life.

He said: “With simple, fresh and seasonal ingredients, the meals during my childhood arrived on the table directly from the farm.

“I have always had a great passion for authentic Italian food in particular.

“What I appreciate the

most about Italian cuisine is the simplicity of most Italian dishes. For me the key to a delicious dish is the winning combination of simple ingredients, passion and creativity.”

Leonard is excited about his new restaurant in Monkstown, Attico, and is looking forward to treating locals to authentic Italian food.

He said: “While Irish diners have a love affair with Italian food, to understand the real quality of Italian cuisine they need to experience authentic Italian dishes.

“In this way, the customers can understand the connection between authenticity and tradition. This experience in itself gives the customers in return a deeper appreciation for authentic food, tradition and culture.

“Hence, my message to the Irish dinners is you must be willing to go beyond your comfort zone and open up to real, traditional authentic food.”

For a taste of real authentic Italian, Attico is one to try.

For further information, see www.attico.ie.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly shine in this Laurel & Hardy biopic

Another fine mess you’ll enjoy IT SEEMS that 2019 isn’t off to a great start, so far, with bitter winds and snow to the south, and all that Brexit madness to the east, as just some examples of looming doom and gloom.

It’s enough to make you yearn for something more upbeat and warm-hearted - so what better time to roll out a review of the recently released Stan & Ollie (cert PG, 98 mins)?

There was something

 SHANE DILLON

of a feeling of art imitating life for this one, as the film - following the legendary duo long past their prime as they embarked on an underwhelming UK and Ireland tour - wasn’t exactly playing to a packed cinema when

QUIKFLIX Streaming highlights on the way

I saw it.

Far from it - perhaps the antics of the fat one and the thin one who were at their best in the 1930s just doesn’t resonate with modern audiences.

If so, that’s a real shame, as the film was a charming nod at once great comics whose public persona saw them portrayed as bumbling oafs, but who had a complex relationship behind all their masterfully crafted slapstick and pratfalls.

Here, in tandem with the main story - Stan and Ollie embarking on an ill-

A ‘Queer Eye’ on Japan CALLING all Fab Five fans – Queer Eye is heading to Japan for a four-episode special, coming to Netflix in 2019.

The cast, which includes Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Antoi Porowski, Booby Berk and Karamo Brown, will head to the far east to experience the best that Japan has to offer.

They’ll work with local tastemakers to make-better a new ‘group of heroes’, Netflix says, while also learn and experiencing Japanese cuisine, fashion, design, grooming and culture in the new special.

Fans have reacted excitedly, saying they can’t wait to see the special and

have called for the team to visit other countries across the globe – including Ireland!

It is believed that the special is a standalone from the third season of the cult makeover show, which is also scheduled to hit the streaming service at some point in the year.

fated tour long past their prime - we learn a little about the classic Hollywood studios’ machinations and star treatment, soon learning that the dim-witted duo (on stage, at least) were hamstrung in their efforts to develop new material.

This feeling of two equal halves of a unique comedy partnership having two different sets of restrictions has created a tension that underpins their relationship, even years later, as they embark on the tour.

They soon find that, due

to ineffectual management, their long-awaited big tour is something of a shambles, playing to barely half-full fleapit venues, with the vaudeville icons somewhat relegated as relics.

The tour staggers on, with further tensions arising from their wives, and Ollie’s failing health hanging over matters, as the stresses of trying to complete the tour, get a long-cherished project off the ground, and their interpersonal difficulties all making it anything but fun for them ...

Don’t be me wrong that sounds like a dour, stressful film, but the end, overall result is anything but, as Stan and Ollie presents a charming and, dare I say it, heartwarming tale.

As Ollie, John C Reilly (smothered in prosthetics) is a revelation - even hidden under blubbering amounts of special effects make-up, he creates a startlingly relatable Oliver Hardy.

And as Stan, Ollie’s long-time foil, Steve Coogan effortlessly keeps pace with him, creating

Going Wilde in 2019 A NEW documentary about famed Irish writer Oscar Wilde will tell the story of the ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ author alongside recreations of excerpts from his most famous works.

The documentary, titled ‘The Importance of Being Oscar’, will air on BBC Two and features an all-star cast including Claire Skinner and Freddie Fox. Over 80 minutes, audiences will see works including ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ recreated, while Stephen Fry, Wilde’s

grandson Merlin Holland, and the latest biographer of the Dubliner, Matthew Sturgis, delve into the writer’s glistening career and life in the 1800’s.

Mark Bell, commissioner for BBC Arts, said: “Following Wilde’s brilliant rise and using the work itself, the film gives viewers a new perspective and shines a light on both the man and his inspiration”.

There’s no exact date for release of the documentary just yet, but expect to see it on BBC Two at some point in 2019.

a complex, nuanced Stan Laurel who’s anything but the simpleton he’d played on screen for decades.

Together, it’s a dynamite pairing of actors and characters, breathing fresh life into undeservedly half-forgotten comedy geniuses, with the pair’s tragicomic tale creating one of the most human, affectionate tales you’ll see all this year.

And, as an extra treat, there are plenty of Laurel & Hardy shorts on YouTube, with plenty of funny moments to savour, so check them out too...

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

ENTERTAINMENT GOINGOUTOUT OF THE

PICK WEEK

JANUARY 31 (THURSDAY)

Going for another bout with their new flow Distance makes the heart grow fonder for grunge-pop Dubliners Bouts WHEN half of your moderately successful, edgy rock band relocates to another country, that would more often than not mean the end of things. But not for Bouts.

The Dublin Grunge-Pop act has made distance a virtue, meeting sporadically for fierce bursts of musical activity, and building new song concepts via a busy WhatsApp group and a sheer drive to continue.

Five years after finding themselves split across borders, the four-piece return with their best work yet – second album, Flow.

Drummer Daniel Flynn recalls: “Barry [Bracken, vocalist] had moved to London in 2014, and then Niall followed over there not long after.

“That kind of meant we weren’t in a position to do any gigs. We recorded some songs before they left.

“It’s been about five years since we last toured. We released an EP [entitled Unlearn] on cas-

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sette in 2016, but didn’t play any shows.

“Barry lives in Amsterdam now. Niall is still in London, but was in Laos for a while. There was a pretty major break on at that stage.”

Guitarist Colin Boylan adds. “We officially decided to do another record a couple of years ago.

“There were four really quite intense sessions to make Flow. The first was in London.

“Then we got a cottage for a few days in Connemara, and wrote about 15 demos, some electronic, some not.

“The last two sessions were done in Dublin over quick weekends.”

Flynn adds: “We had the stuff from the London sessions that myself and Barry and Niall had done, rough sketches of ideas.

“We sent them around, and they floated around in our brain for a while.

“Barry had worked out a few other songs in Amsterdam, and he sent them up. When we all got back together, we had the starting points.”

“There were times when we played the same chorus for an hour, just for Barry to get a melody,” Boylan laughs.

“One we played for a solid hour, Love’s Lost Landing, and we knew it was a single. We were really proud of our last album, but it’s really overwritten, and we can’t really listen to it now.

This worked for us.”

The result is subtle yet accessible. Bouts have always been open about abundant pop-rock influences – Weezer, in particular, but also the likes of Ash and Pavement – but Flow sees them add subtle electronic undertones for the first time.

The band had long insisted that electronic tinges were completely off limits, but time has

changed their approach.

While the synth-melodies still sit around the fringes of their tracks, they add a depth the band previously lacked.

Of the new record, Flynn says: “A lot of it’s about remembering why we wanted to be in a band, what we liked about it.

“It was ‘Let’s enjoy spending time together and see what comes out of it’. It’s called Flow in part because it’s about letting things take their natural course.

“We’ve generally done things all ourselves, so it came naturally.

“It would be nice to have some support sometimes, but we had some delays and product damage and stuff in the past working with a label, and decided to go for our own record label.

“It’s a bit more work, but we’re happy to do it this way. It’s definitely going to be a big month ahead.”

Circling back to the record, Flynn says: “We kind of know what we want now, with regards to tones.

“It’s a good time to come back. There are some people we know from years ago still doing what we’re doing, and loads of really great bands around we haven’t had time to see.

“It’s been a bit of a revival in Dublin. We’re still flying that flag.”

Tears for Fears @ 3Arena, €60+ From ruling the world to setting Live Aid on fire, Tears for Fears were one of the big acts of the 80s. Their current reunion is meant to be going swimmingly...

JANUARY 31 (THURSDAY) Public Service Broadcasting @ Olympia Theatre, €32 Moon Looks On @ Whelan’s, €10 Black Midi @ The Workman’s Club, €12 Charlie Winston @ The Grand Social, €13

FEBRUARY 1 (FRIDAY) Larry Dean @ Whelan’s, €15 Malcolm Middleton @ The Grand Social, €16

FEBRUARY 2 (SATURDAY) The Pale @ Whelan’s, €20 Nicki Bluhm @ Grand Social, €15 Daniel John Paxton @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5

FEBRUARY 3 (SUNDAY) The Unelectables @ Whelan’s, €14 The Messthetics @ The Grand Social, €17 Featuring members of iconic noise-oiks Fugazi, seeing an act like The Messthetics (below) in a venue the size of the Grand Social has massive appeal to a certain boisterous niche.

FEBRUARY 4 (MONDAY) Bouts’ sophomore album, Flow is out now.

Their album launch takes place at The Underground, Dame Street with Silverbacks and Shrug Life on Saturday, February 2.

Mike Yung @ Whelan’s, €18

FEBRUARY 5 (TUESDAY) Steel Panther @ Vicar Street, €38 Aidan Greene @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14

FEBRUARY 6 (WEDNESDAY) Steel Panther @ Vicar Street, €38 Jigjam @ Whelan’s, €15

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Travel Editor WHETHER you’re doing Valentine’s Day on a shoestring or a luxury no-expense-spared basis, we’ve got all bases covered.

Wellness escapes are all the rage for 2019 and experts Health and Fitness Travel can help whisk the most healthconscious couple to alluring worldwide destinations.

NO EXPENSE SPARED Blow the budget with a holistic retreat for two – from tranquil spas in Italy to unforgettable therapeutic experiences in heavenly Sri Lanka.

Lefay Fusion Fitness is nestled in the countryside in Italy – the land where the word romance was born – and exudes chic Italian charm.

Enjoy an expansive range of fitness activities, from personal training to aqua gym, Tai Chi and yoga.

Wo r k u p a s we a t together then relax in the spa; where she can have a tension-relieving message, and he can enjoy a rejuvenating facial, specifically tailored for men.

You’ll be sure to return home stronger and more revived in yourselves and your relationship.

For the ultimate in luxury romance, treat yourselves to an unforgettable spa experience along the pristine verdant highlands of Sri Lanka.

The Santani Resort & Spa Re-balancing Bliss package allows guests to indulge with a range of soul-lifting treatments for a reboot which boosts fitness levels.

Reconnect with each other and reach a new

Get off the beaten track – literally, with an exciting trip to Karkloof Safari Spa

level of consciousness for a truly bespoke wellness experience.

Recalibrate from headto-toe with group yoga, guided hikes and a calming dip in the saltwater pools for the ultimate Valentine’s experience.

They say the couple that travels together, stays together. This year, up your Valentine’s game with a long-haul spa and

yoga break to Karkloof Safari Spa in South Africa.

A one-of-a-kind romantic oasis awaits you, with an added adventurous element of astonishing wildlife surrounding the 2,000-hectare reserve.

Relax together at the award-winning spa and indulge in a wide range of exotic spa treatments, from uplifting grapefruit

facials to black pepper scrubs.

After a fruitful cleanse, discover the jewels of the African jungle with a fascinating safari game drive and thundering waterfall for memories that will last a lifetime.

Delve into the restaurant’s nutritious and organic cuisine with a backdrop of splendid African sunsets.

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Lefay Fusion Fitness offers the best of Italy’s sweeping views and balmy sunshine, as well as a range of wellness treatments to pamper you and your other half

Clontarf Castle Hotel has an undeniable wow factor for guests, with interiors to match

The grand old Shelbourne needs no introduction, with its superb attention to detail sure to impress

• For prices, advice, guidance and booking, visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com.

CLOSER TO HOME If you don’t want to blow the budget, you can stay closer to home and still manage to cast a spell on your Valentine at Clontarf Castle Hotel.

Whisk your other half to the Twelfth Century castle and let the fairytale begin as you wander up the leafy avenue to catch your first glimpse of the impressive building.

Chilled champagne and decadent chocolates await you in your room on arrival.

Afterwards, follow the impressive art trail and discuss your favourite pieces over a glass of wine, or perhaps try the wonderful Fusion Afternoon Tea experience, before a relaxed evening dinner.

Whatever the weather, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel’s dramatic setting is softened by its luxurious, cosy interior

The Spellbound Valentine’s package is available from €260PPS (minimum two-night stay required) and includes one dinner, chilled champagne on arrival and chocolates (www.clontarfcastle.ie).

Sticking with the castle theme, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is the perfect venue for a romantic escape that gets you out of the city.

Spend two nights in a riverside room with fourposter bed, with champagne and chocolates on arrival, and breakfast in bed both mornings.

Dinner for two will be served on one night in the handsome and atmos-

pheric Owenmore Restaurant, the elegant series of rooms overlooking the river, with a remarkable Connemara marble fireplace where the log fire burns brightly.

Relax over lunch in the characterful Fisherman’s Pub, spend time in the great outdoors and fresh Connemara air and explore the many trails and walks at your own pace.

A two-night When You Love Someone break with dinner on one night, and champagne & chocolates on arrival, costs from €295PP (see www.ballynahinch-castle.com, telephone 095 31006).

Dublin’s favourite fivestar hotel is offering an irresistible Valentine’s overnight – Couples Concierge at The Shelbourne.

Your concierge will happily arrange any extra treats and surprises – from oysters and champagne to breakfast in bed or chocolate dipped-strawberries, one of the in-house florists’ gorgeous hand-tied bouquets or a dozen red roses, or your choice of romantic movie to watch in your elegant room.

You might choose to arrange for your significant other to have a deliciously relaxing massage or pampering spa treatment, or one of The

Salon at The Shelbourne’s renowned Hollywood Legends treatments, signature treatments inspired by legendary style icons.

The hotel concierge himself will share his expertise to arrange show tickets, restaurant bookings, carriage rides or anything else that might be on your list. The only limit to the romantic gestures is your imagination ...

Available from February 14 to 17, it costs from €350 B&B per deluxe room, including rose petal turndown, with additional extras at a variety of prices, designed specifically for each couple (see www. theshelbourne.ie).

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HOME & STYLE

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One of the most important parts of heading outdoors is having the right gear to keep warm and safe. No need to search and scramble for the right jacket or boots because Regatta Great Outdoors have got you covered. With a modern and sophisticated look, Regatta Great Outdoors hiking gear offers warmth and protection for everyone in the family.

Regatta Great Outdoors delivers affordable hiking gear that carries a selection of outerwear, base layers (for extra warmth) walking boots and accessories. Key pieces include the Azuma II jacket , the Kids Trailspace II walking boots and The Beru Overhead base layer top.

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RUGBY: TERENURE College came through a tense derby with St Mary’s College to make the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarterfinal at a chilly Energia Park on Sunday.

It raised the curtain on the 2019 competition as Terenure’s Matthew McGettrick fine, sky high kick-off and laid the scene for an exciting, close-fought battle.

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Walking football’s Festival fever  sport@dublingazette.com

WALKING football remains a minority pursuit in Ireland but a growing number of people are finding the modified form of the game the perfect way to stay fit and happy and to forge friendships.

Paul Cumiskey arranges games for teams made up mainly of people between 50 and 80 around Dublin, and he estimates around a hundred people play the game regularly.

He’s seen a notable increase since the turn of the year, having had to cancel a number of games before Christmas due to lack of interest.

Whether it’s new year’s resolutions or the enthusiasm of entering into a new year with a fresh slate, it’s an encouraging development for Cumiskey ahead of February’s Walking Football Festival.

The authorities have been enthusiastic in their support, with both Dublin City Council and the FAI backing initiatives to get people back into sport in their retirement years.

Next Wednesday sees the National Training Centre in Abbotstown host the Walking Football Festival (kick-

off 11am), bringing together teams from Dublin and beyond in one place.

“We’re trying to get a few of the lads who are playing in different places to come up on the same day and we’ll have a tournament between us,” Cumiskey tells the Dublin Gazette.

“We have less than a hundred [players in Dublin] at the moment, but it’s down to people not knowing about it. When I say the phrase walking football to people, it’s the first they’ve heard of it.

“I say to men who come up to me – it’s open to women as well – that you can go home and tell people you played a football match today.

“And they did, because it’s a football match for their age with no sprightly youngfella flying around the pitch. It’s a level playing field.

Somebody in their 70s can play against me, who’s 54.

The social element of walking football is equally as important as the health benefits, especially for people living on their own.

“This is probably between someone getting out of bed in the morning and not. There’s guys coming down at half 11 on a Wednesday and

Paul Cumiskey with Kevin Kilbane and John Giles

they’re sprightly.

“Whereas you can go down to them on a Thursday and they probably don’t even move out of the house.

In most of the places we try to get the lads to sit down and have tea and biscuits after it.

“Lads open up and, because the common denominator is already there, they’ll talk about the football

that was on at the weekend, or the Ireland team.

“This could be two people who’d passed each other in the street the day before because they didn’t know they had that common denominator.”

To get involved in walking football, call or text Paul Cumiskey on 0863371799.

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

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

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RUGBY: ST MARY’S BOW OUT TO NEIGHBOURS IN DONNYBROOK

LUCAN SARSFIELDS OUR third WELL done annual to thedinner Juniordance A la is on Saturday, February 9, this very popular event is a ticket affair and tickets are limited so don’t miss out contact Kathleen Roche 087 9639439, Mary Flannery (087 7469143) or Josephine Donohue (087 9447262) asap to secure a place. Tickets €30; includes wine reception and a 4 course dinner, and Dancing after with Music provided by FULL MOON. Other Up and Coming Events: Féile Table Quiz – Friday, February 1; Hurling Table Quiz - Friday February 8; Table Quiz for Elizabeth McNicholas Friday, February 15; adult Awards Night – February 16; Leopardstown Leaps – March 3.

Membership is open now for 2019 and can be paid over 6 month installments through the link.

IMPORTANT notice for male players, the County Board have informed us that insurance cover for training and matches is strictly limited to fully paid up club members. Therefore all players who have returned to training need to ensure the register now. In addition, all club managers are requested to return current squad lists to games secretary to enable us to cross-check. Please indicate where there are new players who have joined squads this year.

Lots of county action this weekend, well done to Chris Crummy who played for the Dublin Senior hurlers in their opening win vs Carlow, hard luck to Emma Flanagan, Ali Twomey, Jessie McClelland who were part of the Dublin Senior Camogie squad who lost to KK in their league opener.

There was a great win for DIT/TU Dublin in the Purcell Cup during the week, well done to our girls, Orla Beagan, Emma O’Flynn and Ali Twomey who are with the squad. Also well done to some of our U-15 camogie players who have been selected for the Dublin squad Ashling Behan, Aoibheann Scott, Cara Ware, Cliodhna Ni Bhuacalla, Sophie McIntyre, Hannah Gibbs.

There was no winner of the lotto on January 24; Numbers were 8, 21, 24 and 26. Next week’s jackpot €10,200, draw will be managed Séamus Clandillon by and is sponsored by Clandillon Motors.

Lucky Dips Winners: John McGivney, Pat O’Keefe, Bridie Burke, Kevin+Mary Brennan, Joe Donnelly.

Play Online or tickets can be purchased at the Club.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN FOLLOWING defeat to GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN Naomh O NEW season just three weeks away for Inters and Juniors and training continues under Jack Sheedy and his team with slots in Westmanstown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm and on Saturday mornings in the Garda Ground at 10am.

Cead Mile Failte to all those who have joined us for the new season and we are open to all from nursery to adult at Westmanstown.

Club membership is now due and all players from juvenile to adult must be fully paid up members before playing in order to comply with insurance requirements.

Payment can be made

online at https://payments. gardawestmanstowngaels. com./registration or Garda members can sign the weekly deduction form available from team mentors.

On other money matters, please return all tickets and cash for National Club Draw to Paul Curtis immediately.

Details re New York trip for Tom Langan Cup in October will be circulated shortly and all fully paid up club members will be eligible to participate.

Any club member interested in doing basic referees course contact Kevin Doherty at 087 2754075.

Terenure’s Luke McNamara fires out a pass.

Picture: Paul Lundy

Nure power into quarters SENIOR CUP FIRST ROUND Terenure College 13 St Mary’s College 5  sport@dublingazette.com

TERENURE College came through a tense derby with St Mary’s College to make the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final at a chilly Energia Park on Sunday.

It raised the curtain on the 2019 competition as Terenure’s Matthew McGettrick fine, sky high kick-off and laid the scene for an exciting, closefought battle.

In a lively opening, left wing Conor McElwaine got over the ball to squeeze a penalty out of St Mary’s while Nure’s first driving maul was

powerful enough to draw a penalty also.

They then tried the same avenue again and St Mary’s hooker Craig Walsh countered by ruining the drive for a turnover.

There was little room for manoeuvre, the penalty count against St Mary’s allowing Nure to move forward and Henry Roberts kicked the first points in the 16th minute giving them a 3-0 advantage.

St Mary’s began to look more comfortable on the ball as evidenced by lock Fionn O’Sullivan’s offload which prompted a surge by wing Eoin Carey down the left.

The game, however, was crying out for a calm, measured move that could change the game,

St Mary’s fly-half Adam McEvoy coming up with a delightful tumbling kick to the corner.

Their pressure told when a shoulder charge was spotted but McEvoy’s kick at goal slipped just left of the upright.

Their good field position continued when scrum-half Eoin Franklin pinned Terenure down with another fine kick to the corner but Nure were able to rally to clear the danger.

And they went straight on the offensive when centre Henry Roberts cut a line and full-back Patsakorn Kidd was quick enough to outpace the cover for a superb try, Roberts converted in the 30th minute for a 10-0 lead.

St Mary’s moved Carey to full-back, presumably in a ploy to get him on the ball more often. It nearly worked straight away when he was just about brought to ground with the try-line in his sights.

St Mary’s were making all the running, hooker Walsh going close and lock O’Sullivan going over only to be held up.

They took the scrum, worked Carey into the e q u a t i o n a n d re c ycled quickly for Fionn O’Sullivan to twist to the whitewash for 10-5 in the 45th minute.

When Roberts could not find the range with a penalty, it fuelled St Mary’s even further but they could not make it count.

Terenure replacement

Jack Townsend made a bust and St Mary’s lock Ian Wickham covered centre Matthew McGettrick.

However, there was a penalty awarded for slowing ruck ball and Roberts landed three for 13-5 in the 59th minute, a key score.

Soon after, Loose head Levi Vaughan made a ‘follow me’ charge which required desperate defence from St Mary’s.

All the while, the clock was winding down and Terenure had the ball, the territory and a penalty which Roberts smacked against a post.

Carey took off yet again, flanker Joe Nolan made inroads but the ball ended up in touch to end the tie with Nure marching on.

MacAuley highlights cancer society AMERICAN football star Chris Draft and Dublin GAA hero Michael Darragh MacAuley joined forces to help highlight the Irish Cancer Society’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place throughout January, and to highlight the supports that are available to lung cancer patients and their caregivers in Ireland.

Both sportsmen know what it’s like to lose a loved one to the disease. Chris Draft’s wife Keasha was just 38 when she died of lung cancer American football star Chris Draft and Dublin’s in December 2011 and all-Ireland winning footMichael Darragh MacAuley. Picture: Andres Poveda baller Michael Darragh MacAuley lost his moth-

er Rosaleen to lung cancer when he was just 12.

More than 2,500 people in Ireland are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. The Irish Cancer Society provides information, support and advice to patients and their loved ones on all aspects of the cancer journey.

You can also find more information, including a lung health checker and booklets on coping with cancer for patients and loved ones, on www. cancer.ie. Call the Cancer Nurseline on 1800 200 700 or drop into one of 13 Daffodil Centres in hospitals nationwide if you have any questions.

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BASKETBALL: CORK SIDE PRODUCE STUNNING FINAL QUARTER TO DENY CLON CLUB

Lions roar tamed

by Neptune stars UNDER-20 NATIONAL CUP FINAL Dublin Lions Neptune  sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN Lions’ first national cup final saw them come unstuck at the hands of an outstanding Neptune side in the men’s Under-20 decider last weekend at the National Basketball Arena.

A dominant display from MVP Scott Hannigan, coupled with the experience and talent of Darragh O’Sullivan, David Murray and Cian Heaphy, saw them home to glory.

Nonetheless, it has been a breakthrough run for the Clondalkin club this year, reaching this stage to show the level of talent being developed in the club.

Neptune had the better of the early exchanges, opening up a lead thanks to good scoring from Hannigan, Heaphy and David Murray.

Lions settled and Tiernan Howe, Rian Caverly and Jack Maguire began to assert their authority on the game, to close the gap back, and at the end of the first, Neptune held a 21-16 point lead.

A fast-paced, high intensity second quarter followed.

Heaphy burst up the court for a huge dunk while Jake Collins, Hannigan and Murray chipped in.

Lions upped the defensive pressure in style and it soon began to pay dividends, as with just under four

minutes to go they had forced turnovers and reaped rewards courtesy of Finn Hughes, Howe and Caverly, and a massive score from Hughes saw it back to just one point at half time, Neptune leading 37-36.

A brilliant showcase of basketball continued in the third quarter, with huge work by Murray, Heaphy and O’Sullivan for Neptune seeing them driving at Lions at every turn.

By the midway point, they had stretched the lead back out to five. Lions were not giving up though, and Hughes and Howe continued to shine bright for them, with Hughes netting some massive scores to bring the game right back into the melting pot.

A big push at the end of the quarter from the Cork side saw them push back out in front though at the end of the third, leading 56-49.

The Hannigans took over the early exchanges of the fourth with two dagger three-pointers from Scott shooting Neptune further into the lead.

Huge defense once more from the stand-out Murray continued to keep the threat of a slick Lions offense at bay.

Hughes continued to dominate for Lions, finishing the game out with a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds, but Neptune’s superiority in transition, coupled with 26 points from turnovers, was the difference on the day, and they were crowned champions on a final score of 78-65.

Dublin Lions’ Neill Kavanagh lays up during last Saturday’s final. Picture: Martin Doherty

McCabe’s magical strike  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND captain Katie Mc C a b e go t o n t h e scoresheet with an absolute screamer as Arsenal beat Reading 3-0 to keep the pressure on Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City.

The Kilnamanagh native wasn’t the only Irishwoman to take the

field for the Gunners as former Peamount United defender Louise Quinn kept a clean sheet in the centre of defence.

23-year-old McCabe has become a mainstay in the Arsenal team this season under manager Joe Montemurro after spending the second half of last season on loan with Glasgow City.

The former league win-

ner with Raheny United has gone from strength to strength since being handed the senior international captaincy by manager Colin Bell.

Quinn, whose globetrotting career has taken her from Peamount to Eskilstuna in Sweden and then to the UK, had a chance of her own as she sent a header wide.

McCabe scored the goal

of the game late on as she received the ball on the edge of the box and sent a thundering volley past Ireland team mate Grace Moloney and into the net.

The result leaves Arsenal just a point behind the reigning champions Manchester City and five points clear of Chelsea, who fell to a surprising 3-2 defeat to Birmingham City.

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ATHLETICS: TAYLOR LEADS THE LUCAN CHARGE

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN THANKS to all who turned out for the Tommy Curran Memorial Cup. And congratulations to Pádraic Podge McGeever (pictured) who accepted the Gerry Fallon Memorial trophy after being named Senior Hurler of the Year and to Eoin McManus and Liam Gleeson who were named Junior Hurlers of the Year.

This week we will launch a Last Man Standing Competition encompassing the National Football Leagues. Details will be published on the website and social media pages and all are welcome to enter the competition.

Next Friday, February 1 a code of ethics workshop will take place 7pm to 10pm. The course is a must for people working with children. Cost will be €5. To register or for further information contact our GPO Shane at 086 1600042.

The Adult Camogie section have returned in preparation for the 2019 season and are urging camógs to return to the pitch. Training on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. Contact Brian at 087 9852846.

Our Oifigeach Gaelige wishes to alert Members and supporters to a pop-up Gaeil-GAA that will be hosted Friday, February 1 at 8pm in An Poitín Stil. All welcome to attend.

Membership is now open for the year 2019. We ask people register asap.

Lucan’s Amanda Ryan, Amanda Breen, Anita Hughes and Aoife Bradley

Happy Harriers enjoy roads of Raheny race

ST MARY’S GFC CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the u13 Boys ‘B’ Team who received their League winning Medals on Friday.

Player of the Year Awards took place last Friday: Minor Player :- Conor Jameson; Young Player :- Adam McCabe; Junior Player:- Brian Tyrrell; Senior Player: Colin Finn Membership is now due. Please visit our Website or Facebook page for payment details. If you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact our Registrar Siobhan 085 1407465.

National Club Draw tickets are still available at €10 each, every penny of every ticket sold stays in the club. There are some fabulous prizes including a new Renault Clio. Contact Brendan Murray or JoAnne Reilly.

Pitch is closed until further notice due to repair works which have commenced.

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posts been erected this week Preparation and planning are already taking place for the St Patricks Day Parade.

Theme ‘Fun & Laughter’.

Interested parties, clubs, businesses etc. contact Sharon Redmond 08723004248.

More info as the event draws closer.

Lotto draw (January 27) numbers drawn were: 5, 12, 13, 14; no jackpot winner so next’s jackpot will be €7,000. Four people share 3 numbers drawn, Congratulations to: Anthony Quinn, Saggart Ciaran Power, C/O Jacobs; Michelle Walsh, C/O Colman Andrews; Rita Hennessy, Saggart. €25 each, well done to all Next week’s Match 3 will be worth €100 win/share.

You can now follow the LocalLotto link on our club Facebook page by using the Blue “Shop Now” button and website to play Lotto online.

ST PATRICK’S PALMERSTOWN OPERATION Transformation continues on Thursday evening in Glenaulin Park at 7pm. There will be a short talk in the Clubhouse beforehand at 6.30pm from Michelle Byrne, South Dublin Sports Partnership, on the benefits of walking for exercise, tips, advice and how to keep motivated. All are welcome.

Membership for 2019 is now due and should be paid as soon as possible. The easiest way is to register on-line at www.stpatricksgaa.ie.

GAA National Draw tickets are on sale and available from all mentors.

We are looking for new players for all teams including our adult teams in camogie, football and hurling. Our juvenile teams (boys and girls) and Gaelic4mothers are also looking for new players. Contact details for all team mentors are our website on www.stpatricksgaa.ie All teams are now back training including the U8 girls on Monday evenings in the Ballyfermot Sports Complex hall from 6 to 7pm. All girls born in 2011 and 2012 very welcome.

Hurling skills for our younger players is on every Friday from 6 to 7pm on the Astro.

The numbers in the Lotto draw this week were 4, 5, 18 and 25. There was no jackpot winner. We had four Lucky Dip winners – Peter Devitt, Susan Molloy, Eileen Maguire and CHD who each won €50. The jackpot next week will be €8,800. The draw takes place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm.

Lotto tickets are available online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play_newa. asp?ll_id=1483#Anchor and from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, and Manor Hair Studios.

UCAN Harriers club members enjoyed the AXA Raheny 5 mile last weekend with 33 runners completing the popular race in north Dublin in which over 4,600 people took to the starting line. Derek Taylor was first home for the club with a finishing time of 28:12 minutes, a strong enough run to see him finish in seventh overall in the men’s Over-40s category. He was closely followed

by Patrick O’Donoghue who completed the

road circuit 17 seconds back, earning him a 128th place finish overall. ileen O’Brien was one of the club’s stars from the event in the women’s Over-65s section, finishing third in 41.16 minutes.

Patrick Holden was another Harrier to breach the top ten in his respective group in the FS section; his 29.27 time made him the fifth member of the club to complete this year’s event in under half an hour.

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Jenny and Neasa ni Dhoibhilin, left, with Lord Mayor Nial Ring at the Axa Raheny 5 mile; right, Fiona McGovern, Eileen Quirke, Maria Donoghue and Bernie Doyle; above, more Lucan Harriers members at the start line

SPRINT SUCCESS Ojemumi races to strong U-23 track victory TALLAGHT AC’S Joseph Olale-

kan Ojemumi, right, is pictured on his way to winning the U-23’s 60m event, ahead of Joe Gibson of Bandon AC during the Irish Life Health Junior and U-23 indoors at AIT International Arena in Athlone.

He finished in 6.83 seconds, 0.09 ahead of his club mate Eoin Doherty in the end.

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31 January 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 31

CAMOGIE: BROWNE’S CHARGES UNABLE TO BUILD ON SUPER FIRST HALF Faughs Celtic’s Kerrie Finnegan. Picture: ilivephotos.com

Fresh-faced Dublin caught cold by Cats NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 GROUP 1 Kilkenny Dublin  sport@dublingazette.com

1-15 0-6

DUBLIN’S new look side could not convert an excellent first half performance into an opening victory as Frank Browne’s managerial reign came unstuck in Callan in the second half.

He introduced 12 new players to the squad with many stepping up from last year’s minors and Junior Premier side.

Lucan Sarsfields’ Jessica McClelland and Faughs Celtic’s Kerrie Finnegan were among the newcomers as the side looks to develop for the year ahead.

They addd to a healthy contingent from the west side of the county with Lucan’s Ali Twomey and Emma Flanagan and Ballyboden St Enda’s Martha O’Donoghue and Sile Nic Coitir included.

And the fresh-faced side had a great first half, hooking, blocking, tracking back, no blade of grass was left uncovered.

Ali Maguire, the free taker, had two wides before the nerves were settled in the first six minutes and after that she slotted two frees over the bar.

Her St Vincent’s club mate Aisling

Maher scored two points from play.

All Star nominee Siobhan Kehoe also scored a lovely point from play in the ninth minute and popped over a free just before the half time whistle blew.

During this time, they won most of the rucks and 50/50 balls. Emma O’Byrne, Eve O’Brien and debutante Orla Gray - on debut - were hunting in packs and clearing the line.

In the half back line, Dee Johnstone – who won an All Ireland medal with the Premier Juniors last year – showed class alongside the gifted vice captain Aisling Carolan and long striker Grainne Quinn who delivered some great ball into the forwards.

Midfield was the duo of captain Roisin Baker and Alex Griffin who had a great game.

The half forward line was the hard working Emma Flanagan, the experienced Ali Maguire and Sinead Wylde another debutante for the Seniors.

The forward line featured the third starting debutante Evelyn Twomey alongside All Star Maher and the fearless Siobhan Kehoe.

It all filtered into a 0-6 to 0-5 lead at the break.

The momentum, though, stalled in the second half and Kilkenny soon took

over when Denise Gaule was moved from the forwards and left to roam.

Within the first seven minutes, Kilkenny had scored three points.

Dublin’s forwards were starved of ball and moved out to try get some action but Kilkenny waited patiently and drove the ball back down the field. They edged 0-8 to 0-6 in front with the game

very much live through a scoreless 12 minute spell.

The next score was crucial in the momentum of the tie and Danielle Morrissey got it for Kilkenny from a free.

And a sloppy goal from Katie Nolan in the 29th minute took away any dreams Dublin had of pulling back into the game.

St Vincent’s Ali Maguire eyes a pass into the forwards. Picture: ilivephotos.com

HURLING

Dublin on their way with NHL win over Carlow BALLYBODEN St Enda’s James Madden, Lucan Sarsfields’ Chris Crummey and St Patrick’s Palmerstown’s Liam Rushe were all part of the Dublin side that overcame the challenge of Carlow 3-15 to 0-18 in difficult conditions at Parnell Park last Saturday evening in National Hurling League Division 1B. The Dubs trailed by two points at the break, 1-6 to 0-11, but restarted with intent with points from Fiontan McGibb and sub Donal Burke.

Donal Burke’s impact on the second-half was telling as he tallied 1-4 from play while fellow sub Danny Sutcliffe also played a leading role in several key scores during the second period.

Eamonn Dillon’s goal in the fourth minute of the second-half added to Dublin’s momentum and when he pointed in the 43rd minute, after brilliantly controlling the sliotar, Mattie Kenny’s side were 2-9 to 0-11 clear.

The Dubs were the stronger team after the change of ends and would have won more comfortably but for the goalkeeping heroics of Carlow’s Brian Treacy who produced impressive saves to deny Eamon Dillon and Fintan McGibb at different stages of the half.

Donal Burke did get Dublin’s third goal seven minutes from the end of normal time, following good work by Dillon.

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Liffey Celtics soak up first ever National Cup  ROSS O'DONOGHUE

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C O U RT YA R D L i f f e y Celtics are the women’s Paudie O’Connor National Cup Champions for 2019 thanks to a 91-66 win over Singleton SuperValu Brunell at the National Basketball Arena, landing the honour for the first time.

Celtics were happy to set up shop at the threepoint line in the opening quarter and rattled off five triples, three of them from 19-year-old Sorcha Tiernan.

The Ireland International managed seven

points in the 2017 final as Celtics failed to halt Glanmire’s four-in-a-row campaign. Two years on, she had 19 points by half time.

“That loss hurts a little less now,” said Tiernan – the game’s MVP. “We’ve learned a lot in the last few years and we were ready for it today.

“We had the Under-18s win as well this weekend and I think I was more nervous for them.”

Brunell trailed 19-13 for the first quarter despite huge work rate under the boards from Madelyn Ganser, Amy Waters and Linda

Liffey Celtics celebrate their National Cup glory. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

Rubene.

They had guile too as Danielle O’Leary showed with a deft bounce pass into Rubene for an easy layup. Tricia Byrne was

their main scoring threat but couldn’t prevent Celtics building a 43-23 lead at half time.

T h e re wa s a l ways going to be a kick from

Brunell. Cork’s sporting passion is part of what makes Cup weekend special and their fans deserved that.

They put up a 23-point

third quarter as Simone O’Shea came off the bench for a rousing three-pointer, Byrne scored eight points and Rubene completed the game’s only double-double.

Karen Mealey protected Celtics’ doubledigit lead in the fourth quarter and Ailbhe and Aine O’Connor ran themselves to a standstill.

Having faced off against the Dwyers in 2017, they saw what it meant for sisters to win at the Arena. This is their time now.

Both sides have come a long way since facing

off in a Division 1 League final in 2011. Celtics are now a Super League powerhouse.

Brunell have taken home a rack of underage trophies from Tallaght and Cork and Kildare have both contributed plenty of talent to the Ireland set up.

This was Brunell’s first shot at the big one.

They were just up against a side in the m o o d to p rove t h a t sometimes you do have to lose one to win one. It was the second highest tally by a winning side in women’s National Cup history.