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HURLING: Bally-

boden St Enda’s taken all the way to second period of extra time

by Coolderry before eventually nailing their place in the Leinster senior decider.

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Corrie star launches Christmas range TV star Katie McGlynn took a break from the Coronation Street cobbles where she plays Sinead Tinker to launch BPerfect Comestics Christmas Set in Boots, Liffey Valley. The blonde beauty stepped out in style to attend the exciting event, as she was surrounded by fans to launch the incredible Christmas collection. Picture: Brian McEvoy

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Palmerstown play area on the way Playground construction starts

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FOLLOWING years of campaigning and a few false dawns the long awaited playground for Palmerstown is on the way.

Construction began last week in Waterstown Park on a mix of a playground and Playtrail and should be

ready before Christmas.

This will be the first publicly funded playground in the long history of Palmerstown and both local children and parents alike have been welcoming the news.

The development was one of the winning projects in the council’s ‘€300k

Have Your Say’ initiative, which allowed members of the community to decide how the council spent a portion of their public budget in their area.

The tender process for the playground was delayed twice this year but many community organisations banded together to make sure it didn’t happen a third time.

FULL STORY ON PAGE 4

Lucan Village traffic woes A Lucan man thinks he may have the solution to the ever growing traffic problem in Lucan village.

This year has seen traffic volumes increase and many business owners have expressed fears congestion may have a detrimental effect on businesses in the village SEE PAGE 8

Holocaust survivor visit

RENOWNED author and Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental visited Lucan Community College to launch his new book.

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DELIGHT AS PROJECT IS NEARING A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

Palmerstown playground work underway PADRAIG CONLON

LOCAL children will have a wonderful new place to play after work started on a new playground in Palmerstown.

Ground was finally broken in Waterstown Park following years of campaigning with the new facility due to open in the next few weeks.

This will be Palmerstown’s first publicly funded playground and local campaigners are delighted the project is nearing a successful completion.

Alan Hayes, spokesperson for the Playground For Palmerstown group told

Dublin Gazette he is “over the moon.”

“We are absolutely delighted that 532 days after the results of the Participatory Budgeting Scheme were announced, we have finally broken ground in Waterstown Park.

“The playground development was one of the winning projects in the council’s ‘€300k Have Your Say’ initiative which asks the community to decide how the council spend some of their public budget in their area.

“Following an extensive consultation phase to have the playground design

informed by the public, a mix of a Playground and Playtrail is being constructed throughout the park.

“On Friday I met with the contractor, Gerry O’Sullivan, owner of T h e C h i l d re n s P l ayground Company who is constructing the playground, they will be finished by mid December 2018.

“This is the first publicly funded playground in the long and distinguished history of Palmerstown.

“I am delighted to see the project finally start and as the father of two young children, I’m very proud

Ground was finally broken in Waterstown Park

to have been a part of the large number of people who helped bring this project to fruition.

“Many local residents will remember that only a decade ago Waterstown was littered with burned out cars.

“Now families will get to enjoy one of the finest parks in all of south Dublin.”

Local councillor Guss O’Connell also welcomed

the start of work on the new playground.

He said: “This is a good news story! I was Chair of the Palmerstown Community Council and a founder and first Secretary of the Liffey Valley Park Alliance, so I have lived for this moment.

“The Waterstown Playground and Play Trail is a mighty example of People Power.

“As a councillor for the

area I have been campaigning for a playground and got it on the schedule but, for some unknown reason it fell off!

“The children’s playgrounds now under construction vindicates the mighty work of Palme rs tow n Co m m u n i t y Council, Lucan Planning Council and especially the Strawberry Beds Residents Association of 40 years ago!”

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MUSIC

ONE OF SELECT FEW INDIVIDUALS

Local features in new National Treasures book

New free music tuition

A TALLAGHT lady is one of the featured contributors in the brand new National Treasures Book, which is the latest instalment of the National Treasures project that captured the nations imagination when it aired on RTE1 earlier this year.

Frances Mansfield (pictured) from Mountain Park, who brought along the First Women’s Mini Marathon Medal to a Roadshow in Dublin, is one of a select few individuals to be featured in the publication.

Frances took part in the first ever Women’s Mini Marathon in 1983 and was also the person to start up the ‘meet and train’ groups which have continued to grow in popularity every year since.

She featured in the RTE TV show earlier this year and now also sits proudly within the pages of this new publication.

“I took part in the first Women’s Mini Marathon and was the person to suggest

LUCAN Concert Band (LCB) and Kylemore Music Centre, Ballyfermot, have launched a joint music tuition and ensemble playing program in a fun and supportive setting for all levels.

LCB is delighted to announce the launch of a free music tuition programme for new members.

In partnership with Kylemore Music Centre LCB is now offering new members up to one hour per week group practical and theory tutoring for wind instruments, e.g. flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba etc.

LCB are now taking bookings with the program scheduled to start January 2019.

If interested please email lucanconcertband@ gmail.com

and organise the Meet and Train group,” Frances said. “Some say this is why it was so successful! I also suggested running for a charity. Look at it now!.

“When women’s athletics were taking off in 1963 in Ireland there were a lot of objections but we supported each other.”

The National Treasures project was a campaign to collect objects cherished by people and families that explore the history of the island of Ireland over the past 100 years.

The project has transformed from a website to nationwide roadshow events, a TV series, an exhibition and now a book containing some of the amazing objects and stories uncovered.

With a foreword by RTÉ’s John Creedon, this fascinating book reveals a selection of 200 diverse and fascinating objects that were unearthed by the project and presents them alongside the owners and the personal stories attached.

Transition Year students urged to get creative TV presenter, Stephen Byrne is pictured with students from Colaiste Cois Life, Lucan, Jessica Ní Chinnéide, Lauren Ní Mhuirí, Séamus Ó Móráin and Abaigh Nic Concharraige at the launch of Go Places 2018 – 2019 with Bus Éireann in Dublin City. Bus Éireann is inviting TY students from all over the country to get creative in making memories about their journey to school. Entries can be submitted in video, photo or written format and students are being asked to capture highlights of their journey in a creative and personal way. Go Places with Bus Éireann 2018 – 2019 is open to all TY students from across the Republic of Ireland. Deadline for entries is March 15, 2019. For more information visit www.goplaceswithbe.ie. Picture Jason Clarke. Picture: Jason Clarke

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Tara Anderson and Aimee Connolly

Sadie Kerrigan and Lauren Mangan

Pippa with husband Brian Ormond and her team pictured at the opening. Pictures:Brian McEvoy

Mairead Walsh and Sarah Kennedy

Tracey Kirrane and Mairead Walsh

Niamh Doherty and Laura WarrenTreacy

Sadie Kerrigan and Emer Hourigan

Pippa with Roxanne Hart

Pippa O’Connor opens POCO pop-up shop P IPPA O’Connor was joined by her husband Brian Ormond to open her sixth and biggest POCO by Pippa pop-up shop in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre last week.

Liffey Valley launch CORONATION Street’s Katie McGlynn launched BPerfect Comestics Christmas set in Boots, Liffey Valley.

Katie joined BPerfect Cosmetics Beauty guru Brendan McDowell, Top UK make up artists Stacey Marie & Lord Chyna and host Paul Ryder to officially launch BPerfect’s Christmas Gift Set, packed with everything you need for the festive season.

Irish beauty brand, BPerfect Cosmetics, has garnered International recognition in 2018 with the launch of two International MUA Palettes, Lip Kits inspired by Irelands own Ellie Kelly, Tan, Glitter Shadows and a host of beauty essentials, which are now coveted across the globe.

Picture: Brian McEvoy

Louise Cooney, Carrie Pearce and Michelle Regazzoli-Stone

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LUCAN VILLAGE : LOCAL SUGGESTS SOLUTION TO EVER GROWING TRAFFIC

‘Problem just going to get worse unless action taken’ PADRAIG CONLON

A LOCAL resident thinks he may have the solution to the ever growing traffic problem in Lucan village.

This year has seen traffic volumes increase and many local business owners have expressed fears congestion may h ave a d e t r i m e n t a l effect on businesses in the village.

Lucan man Tom Newtown shared his idea with Dublin Gazette.

“I would relocate the toll booth between the Blanchardstown and

Finglas junctions,” he said.

“Most of the traffic going through Lucan Vi l l a g e i s g o i n g t o Blanchardstown Industrial estate and the traffic for the same industrial estate from the north side could branch off at Finglas as it is very near the same Industrial estate.

“This would allow both areas access Blanchardstown avoiding the toll booth and would reduce traffic through Lucan Village as they would use the M50 with no toll charge.”

Tom Newtown

A member of Acra, a national organisation that represents the rights and interests of

residents, Tom is very well known and respected through his work with public transport planning.

He also spent 40 years as a bus driver and was instrumental in implementing Quality Bus Corridors so he knows what he’s talking about.

“This awful problem is just going to get worse unless action is taken soon, at the moment we have almost 10,000 cars a day going through Lucan village,” he said.

“We have a land belt running from Rathcoole to Baldonnell, Lucan and Blanchardstown, what I would do is build a service road on this land.

“When I say this to the council they just say they don’t have the

money or the funding yet this service road would pay for itself through small tolls.”

Local Independent councillor Liona O Toole described Mr Newton’s idea as “interesting”.

“Tom Newton is very vocal in the area and always comes forward with interesting points/ suggestions.

“I’ve had a number of people overtime remark on traffic issues in particular to Lucan village, including the possibility of making it a one way system.

“I find Tom’s idea an interesting one and would agree that the volume of traffic accessing Blanchardstown and surrounding areas is extremely high .

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“Recently I visited both the centre and industrial estates including the well known hurling repair shop 65 Hurls.

“It is also a route used for the many sports clubs in the area of Blanchardstown, also aware that some Lucan schools use the book shop in the area mentioned as apart from Liffey Valley, we no longer have a local school/ book shop.

“I could list many reasons why Lucan residents would make their way to Blanchardstown via Lucan village, and would be very interested in having an opportunity to raise this suggestion with the relevant persons and hearing their views on such a proposal.”

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FASTNews Clondalkin Tidy Towns holding AGM CLONDALKIN Tidy Towns hold their annual general meeting this Wednesday, November 28 at 8pm in the Shaw Suite of the Maldron Hotel at Newlands Cross. All are welcome to attend.

This year the group secured 287 points in the National Tidy Towns competition, an increase of six points on last year, and are hoping to increase their points again.

The group meets every Saturday morning at 10am in Tuthill’s car park in Clondalkin Village for their weekly clean-up. This involves litter picking, hedge trimming, edging, painting and tending to flower beds.

The group is always seeking new volunteers and also those interested in committee work. If you have ideas for how to make Clondalkin Village nicer come to the AGM and if possible take on a role.

Funding rise for services welcomed FIANNA Fail Cllr Ed O’Brien says he welcomes news the council budget has increased funding for services such as grass cutting, tree pruning and footpath repairs.

“This is the first significant increase in the budget for these services in five years and it has come as a direct result of negotiations between the Fianna Fail group and council management,” said Cllr O Brien.

“As the ruling group of Sinn Fein and Independent councillors is no longer controlling the council’s budget, the Fianna Fáil group was afforded the opportunity to influence the budget for the first time in this council and we prioritised these services.”

Cllr O’Brien said he recognised the council have done a good job in taking steps to deal with the housing crisis but on a daily basis residents of Lucan are expressing serious concerns about the frequency of grass cutting, the dangers of trees interfering with telephone wires and street lights and footpaths long overdue for repair.

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LUCAN COLLEGE: SPEAKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT WARTIME EXPERIENCES

Holocaust survivor visits school PADRAIG CONLON

RENOWNED author and Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental visited Lucan Community College to launch his new book for children called “Tomi.”

The book is for school children 10 years and older and aims to give young readers an understanding of life during the Holocaust.

This special reading and book signing was attended by all first year students of the college, Leaving Certificate history and politics students as

well as 6th class students from one of Lucan’s primary schools Scoil Aine.

Tomi Reichental was born on a small farm in Piestany in Slovakia in 1935.

At the time the Slovak government was a puppet administration of the German Nazi party and actively supported Nazi policies.

As young children, Tomi and his brother, Miki, had to wear a yellow star of David on their clothing.

Going to school they suffered bullying, taunts, assaults and humiliation

from their peers, simply for being Jewish.

Eventually, Jews were no longer allowed in the school.

In November 1944, despite having false papers, Tomi was arrested along with his mother Judith, brother Miki, grandmother Roselle, aunt Margot and cousin Eva. They were deported to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in northern Germany.

Each morning in his ‘new home in hell’ began with Tomi facing a roll call in the freezing cold.

LUCAN

Old folks party set for December 9

Tomi with students at Lucan Community College

He would become used to the stench of the rotting corpses piled high around the camp, eventually playing among them, taking care to keep out of the way of the Nazis who used the prisoners for target practice.

One day in April 1945 the German guards disappeared from the camp and

another group of soldiers, with movie cameras and food rations, arrived.

Tomi’s grandmother passed away in BergenBelsen. Tomi, his mother, brother, aunt and cousin Eva survived. Tomi lost 35 close family members in the Holocaust.

He came to Ireland in 1960 and has lived in

Dublin ever since.

He regularly talks to Irish schools about his wartime experiences.

A documentary about Tomi’s attempts to meet one of his jailers, Close to Evil, has been shown on TV and in cinemas throughout the world, and helped again to raise the profile of the Holocaust.

THE annual Irish Red Cross Old Folks Party will be held on December 9 in Finnstown Castle Hotel Lucan.

If you would like to attend our party as a new member, you will have to be over 66 years old and collect your pension from the Lucan area to be eligible to attend.

If you can contact Bernadette Cummins on 6282661 between 6pm to 7.30pm or Mary Cullen on 6245076 between 6pm to 7.30pm.

All newcomers to have their names and address into any of the above numbers on or before the 26th November.

Any names after this date will be put on the list for next year (2019).

Please contact us Irish Red Cross before the closing date to avoid any disappointment.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Principals with their scripts

Final rehearsals

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HERE is great excitement along the corridors of St Joseph’s College Lucan these days, as Transition Year students are very busy doing their final rehearsals, polishing off their dance routines and putting their costumes together for the upcoming performance of the musical ‘Mary Poppins’. The shows will run from November 22 to 25. Tickets are now available. Show Starts: 8pm (it is advised to arrive early). Price: €15 adult , €10 student and senior citizen, family ticket €40 (2 adults + 2 children ). Phone 01-6281160 for more information.

Making props

Crossing the finish line

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Niamh Herbert winner of the women’s 10K

Mathieu Jublot 2nd in the men’s 5K

Hockey world cup silver medalists Chloe Watkins and Nikki Evans with the team from Pop Up Races, Anthony Lee and Brian Conroy. Pictures: Emma Synnott

Annual Brain Tumour event in Corkagh Park T

Orna Brennan 1st in the women’s 5K

The Transdev crew

Sean Dockrell winner of the men’s 5K

HE annual Brain Tumour Ireland run/walk event to fundraise for their work in supporting brain tumour patients and their families, took place last week in Corkagh Park.

This event forms part of “Walk Around the World for Brain Tumours”.

They will donate the mileage covered in Corkagh Park to the IBTA’s “World Walk” target of circling the earth to raise awareness of brain tumours globally.

Brendan Keane winner of the men’s 10K

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FASTNews

National glory for Bluebell Motor Co. RENOWNED main Peugeot dealer Bluebell Motor Company has scooped a top title – Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2018 – in recognition of its combined Service and Parts performance excellence.

The new, annual award bestowed upon a Peugeot dealer saw the dealership (located just off the Long Mile Road in the Bluebell Industrial Estate, D12) claim national glory at the annual Peugeot aftersales conference, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone and attended by 70 parts and service managers from around the country.

Sean Kearns, head of aftersales at Gowan Distributors Ltd, Peugeot importers in Ireland, said: “Bluebell Motor Company has delivered an unparalleled aftersales performance in 2018, recording strong Parts sales growth, high customer retention rates and exemplary customer satisfaction scores” Pictured with Sean (left) are Cormac Malone, parts manager at Bluebell Motor Company; Ian Douglas, service manager at Bluebell Motor Company and Des Cannon, managing director, Gowan Distributors Ltd.

COURTS: PARTIALLY SUSPENDED PRISON SENTENCE

Serial offender jailed for eight counts of burglary A MAN who broke into sheds behind houses in Co Kildare has received a partially suspended prison sentence of four years.

David Browne (41) of Lindisfarne Grove, Clondalkin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to eight counts of burglary at locations in Celbridge on dates in June 2017.

Garda Conor Morris told the court that residents in the

Chelmsford and Simmonstown Manor housing estates began to report via social media break ins to rear sheds.

Browne was captured on CCTV footage belonging to one resident checking cars in the back of their home before jumping a fence and entering the shed.

Garda Morris said Browne took power tools from one shed

and stole a laptop from another building which was being used as a business premises.

He has 171 previous convictions including 36 under the theft act, one for robbery and 108 road traffic offences.

In 2013 he received a four year prison sentence from Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for 11 theft offences committed in January and February 2012.

His lawyers told the court that Browne began using heroin at the age of 16. They said he went out of his way to avoid confrontation with homeowners and would not break into the homes.

Judge Pauline Codd suspended the last 15 months of a four year prison term on condition he engage with The Probation Service after his release.

Help SuperValu, ALONE spread some Christmas cheer for our seniors

Nominations sought for Garda Youth Awards LOCALS are being invited to nominate a young person or group for the Garda Youth Awards.

An Garda Síochána DMR South Division and Luas operator Transdev have teamed up together to support the initiative to celebrate young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years and recognise the good work being done by them in their communities.

There are four award categories; nominating a person or a group who makes their community a better place to live, a Special Achievement Award, where the nominated

person has overcome difficult circumstances and the Community Safety Award for those who, through a crime prevention or safety initiative/innovation, have made their community a better place to live.

Garda Superintendent Kevin Gralton said: “The Awards are a great opportunity for gardaí to recognise the work that young people, clubs, and schools are doing in their communities to make them a better place to live.”

The closing date is November 30, 2018 and you can find the form online at www.luas.ie/news

FORMER RTE newsreader Anne Doyle was delighted to help spread SuperValu’s Consider Taking Time to Catch Up message this Christmas. She was joined by Kevin Dundon and ALONE beneficiaries Joan Kelly, Peter Brown and Pat Hussey, all of whom were happy to share a cuppa, a cake, a chat – and the key

message that Christmas can be a very lonely time for many people, with one in three older people living alone.

With this in mind, SuperValu and ALONE are asking and reminding everyone to check on seniors across the community to help make it a joyful, inclusive Christmas for them, too.

SuperValu is opening its special All Things Considered Christmas cafe at 41 South William St for two days (November 23-24) from 10am to 8pm, with a menu of SuperValu’s Christmas favourites seeing proceeds going to ALONE, making it a very worthy (and delicious) cause to help support. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

‘Regrettable’ vote against motion to webcast council meetings LOCAL councillors voted against a motion to webcast meetings at South Dublin County Council (SDCC) in a move described as “very regrettable”.

SDCC is the only council in Dublin that doesn’t use a webcasting system allowing the public and media alike to watch council meetings.

At the annual budget meeting last week the motion, which was put forward by Independent Cllr Francis

Timmons, was defeated 22-11.

Cllr Timmons spoke of his surprise at the defeat of his motion.

“I am very disappointed that the live streaming via webcastings of South Dublin County Council meetings was voted down again,” he said.

“We had been told previously that money was the issue and the budget meeting was the place to look to source funding for this.

“I think this is vital for openness

and transparency .

“While the council chamber has a public gallery there are many reasons the public can’t attend.

“There is a very low uptake on general public attendance, I feel webcasting could have bridged this information gap.

“Online webcasting would allow the public and members of the media/ press have full access to what is really said and goes on at council meetings.

“SDCC is the only local authority in Dublin not to use webcasting, very regrettable in my opinion.

“Minutes of SDCC meetings only record who spoke, not what was said at meetings. I feel webcasting would inform the public of what really goes on in SDCC and who said what.’’

Back in February Dublin Gazette reported on the online petition set up

by Cllr Timmons calling on SDCC to webcast council meetings.

Fingal County Council became the first local authority in the country to webcast its meetings back in 2005.

All the other Dublin authorities provide webcasts of their live council meetings and archived council meetings from the last few months, plus they give the public the chance to view or complete any surveys or polls and access any documents or presentations associated to the webcasts.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE KEY THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

SOME OF THE BEST PLACES TO CHECK AUTUMN’S FADING MAJESTY IN DUBLIN

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT DUBLIN’S LATE AUTUMN NATURE HIGHLIGHTS

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LUCIE WEIDENAUER

HE cold, dark nights are making their impact felt, but that doesn’t mean that you have to stay at home during these cold, crisp days.

Dublin has many beautiful places where you can take long relaxing walks while the last Autumn leaves are falling off the trees.

Before you start thinking about buying your Christmas tree, enjoy the Phoenix Park’s rich woodland views, or visit one of the other many parks in the city centre, where everything is painted in glorious orange and gold.

You could also take a seaside walk to feel a salty breeze and then relax while having a hot drink in a lovely café – and if you feel more like having an adventure, try the cliff walks at Howth, where amazing views await, as well as beautiful nature and of course, the breathtaking cliffs.

So, before any Christmas stress sets in, check out these beautiful locations to enjoy the last bits of autumnal glory.

THE PHOENIX PARK

DUN LAOGHAIRE PIER

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HIGHLIGHT: The park’s autumn colours

HIGHLIGHT: The seaside views

HIGHLIGHT: The striking cliffs

OUR huge urban park is probably the most obvious place to go to, but that doesn’t mean that it’s boring.

While you’re there, you can enjoy nature completely, and also visit Dublin Zoo – a great attraction for kids. At this time of the year, when it gets dark very early, its Wild Lights experience is a great nice opportunity to see wild animals surrounded by bright colour.

Another idea is to see the deer living in the park, where very close to the zoo you always have the chance to see some of them, with their brown pelts blending into the rich hues of the late autumn leaves and tree barks.

ANY visit to Dun Laoghaire’s East Pier is always worth it, not least given its delightful length to walk.

It takes at least half an hour to get to the end, and once you’ve reached it you have a stunning view over Dublin Bay, with the early sunsets adding to the spectacle.

While you walk along the pier you can watch sailing boats leaving the harbour and enjoy the maritime breeze. At the pier, don’t forget to see an old cannon from the Crimean War, set in a small park where you can relax on the park benches. You can soon leave the chill behind at any of the nearby cafes.

DUBLIN’S northern peninsula has some amazing cliff walks – especially for those who aren’t afraid of heights, given their drops for those who stand almost at the edge.

Most walkers only walk over to the lighthouse and back, but you can also hike all the way around the almost-island to Sutton. From all sides, you have an amazing view over the sea, and the autumnal hills and cliffs are beautiful.

Before you start your journey or when you’re back, tuck in at one of the many restaurants at the harbour set right next to the DART station – for example, some fish and chips, which you can get everywhere.

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CRY MONSTER CRY | ‘WE’RE MORE FOCUSED ON REALITY WITH THIS ALBUM’

Back on the scene

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FTER stepping away from the spotlight to focus on family, Dublin brothers Richie and Jamie Martin are returning to the music scene as Cry Monster Cry. “We released our first album in 2015, and we kind of realised you’ve to go off and live a bit of a life to find things to write about.

We went to grow up a bit, to live life.

“We took some time away from music to focus on life, on getting real life experience, to have kids, build houses, and get married. We really concentrated on writing and it was a slow process, but I’m glad we took the time away to do it properly,” Richie told Dublin Gazette.

Cry Monster Cry recently finished recording their as-ofyet unnamed album in Donegal, working alongside prestigious producer Tommy McLoughlin.

Speaking on the new music, Richie says it’s a new direction lyrically, a more personal approach, but the core Cry Monster Cry message will remain the same.

“It’s not a hundred miles away from what we’re known for, but

it is different. We didn’t want to be repeating ourselves.

“We’re more focused on reality with this album, the trials and tribulations that everyone goes through. From an instrumental point of view, the new tracks are more stripped back, more acoustic.

Cry Monster Cry are now gearing up to take the new tracks out for a spin at a headline show in Whelan’s on December 1st.

“We’re very lucky that we have a good fanbase who always seem to be interested in what we do. It’s nice for us to be able to come back, we haven’t played Dublin in over a year so it’s nice to have something to look forward to. “ We ’re e m b a r k i n g o n something a bit new, something we haven’t particularly done before, so it’s good to know we have fans that will stick by us.”

Cry Monster Cry released their new single, Citadel, on Tuesday, giving a taste of what their new record will sound like.

Tickets for the Whelans show are on sale now on Eventbrite, priced at €15.

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DONAL Hewson, Abigail Naughton, Jules O’Rourke and Brian Hewson were happy to help launch the All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz 2019. As always, the quizmasters are on the look out for bright sparks all around the country, with 100 teams of four certain to make it through to the Grand Final at the RDS on Sunday, April 7 next. Each year sees some 25,000 children put their knowledge to the test in the competitive but fun quiz, before their numbers get whittled down for the grand final. First, teams have to make it through their local credit union level, then a chapter level, and then – the grand final ...

Registration details are available from all participating credit unions. Picture: Julien Behal Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD FOR IRISH ARTIST THE most recent edition of the Prix Pictet – the global photography prize – was won by the Irish artist Richard Mosse.

An exhibition of his winning work, and that of 11 other leading international artists opened in Ireland at the Gallery of Photography last Thursday, November 16.

The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to view artworks of outstanding quality that

tackle burning global issues of our time.

The Prix Pictet Jury includes three acclaimed new members - winner of Prix Pictet Disorder Valérie Belin, the economist and author Dambisa Moyo and the renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado.

The exhibition runs in the Gallery of Photography until 20 January 2019 and admission is free.

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Adventure: Forget gloomy winter – ancient Greece and stunning India beckon you close

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DIARY Inside the Staircase with David Rudolf

SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN FANS of the hit Netflix documentary series The Staircase will be very interested in an event this month in Liberty Hall.

David Rudolf (pictured) , the defence attorney for Michael Peterson, is hosting an evening of discussion into the intimate details of the case and the series on Thursday 29th November David will share with the audience the conflicts he wrestled with in

DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Harry is a gentle, eight-year-old German Shepherd who loves to chill out and relax.

Since his arrival, Harry has become a firm favourite among staff members who absolutely adore spending time with him. He is a social dog who loves people and playing with his canine carers is his favourite activity. Harry is a gentle giant who is instantly friendly with strangers and will be a wonderful addition to most families.

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

A TRIBUTE NIGHT TO THE QUEEN OF SOUL QUEEN of Soul Aretha Franklin was one of the most iconic voices in music history and her sad passing last August was felt the world over.

She inspired countless musicians and fans alike, creating a legacy that paved the way for a long line of strong female artists.

On December 2, a tribute night to the one and only Aretha will take place in

the Sugar Club.

A group made up of some of the best session musicians in Ireland, along with some of Ireland’s most powerful soul singers will pay tribute to the one and only Queen of Soul.

10 female vocalists will perform her best loved hits including, Respect, Say A Little Prayer, Natural Woman and Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.

The Dublin Cat Fair is Back CALLING all feline loving Dubs, this month sees Dublin Cat Fair return for a second year!

Taking place this Sunday (26th Nov) from 10am in the Hilton Dublin Airport, this educational and informative event will showcase the most up-to-date cat knowledge from industry experts There’ll also be a chill out lounge where you can relax and meet fellow animal lovers, although you’ll have to leave your cat at home as they’re not allowed at the event due to health and safety reasons.

Dublin Cat Fair is the brainchild of Alice Chau-Ginguene, the owner of Maow Care, a cat care service that provides cat sitting, behavioural therapy and workshops.

determining whether to let the filmmakers follow him, his client and his trial preparation, and his insights into the most curious and contentious issues in the case, including the blood spatter evidence, the bisexuality and Germany evidence, the discovery of the blow poke, and the genesis of the Owl Theory.

Inside The Staircase and Evening with David Rudolf, Liberty Hall Theatre, November 29, 2018, 8pm.

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Delicate but fussy, the ‘Christmas rose’ (Helleborus niger) is a seasonal bloom that is perfect for adding a warm welcome

A gentle Christmas

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BEAUTIFUL garden blooms are thin on the ground at this time of year, so this week I thought we might consider one of the most unusual of them – the Christmas rose.

Not a rose in the usual sense, it’s a member of the hellebore family, and its botanical name is Helleborus niger.

Many keen gardeners will be familiar with its cousin, Helleborus orientalis, whose speckled, drooping flowers are amongst the earliest to bloom in January and February, and which is commonly known as the Lenten Rose.

While the Lenten Rose typically has petals from cream and yellow to pink, purple and dusky plum, the Christmas rose’s flowers are usually pure white, beautifully set off by golden stamens and large, sturdy leaves of deepest green.

You’ll find them in garden centres in November and December, as they typically flower earlier than their coloured relatives.

The leaves are semi-evergreen and the plants are perennial, so they should live for several years, but they can be hard to keep happy in the garden, so are often treated as bedding plants for the Christmas season.

They look lovely in glazed pots near the front

door, and if your entrance is fairly sheltered this is how I’d use them, to preserve the white petals from winter weather as much as possible.

Red-berried evergreens make perfect companions, as do small pots of ivy. If creating a display like this to welcome your seasonal visitors, choose variegated ivy, as the white or cream streaks in the leaves will complement the pretty petals of the Christmas rose.

Presenter Jay Ryan, from Lucan – and somewhere near him is his new houseguest: a fairy from his garden

TELEVISION | NEW RTEJR SHOW TO WOW KIDS

A fairy good way to help teach children some great lessons REBECCA RYAN

When flowering is over, after the Christmas season, you can plant them out in the garden if you want to try keeping them.

Make sure you choose a sheltered spot with some shade, ideally with moist but welldrained soil – think woodland conditions and you won’t go far wrong.

The leaves are attractive enough to earn their place in the garden even after flowering, and the lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, would be a good companion.

FOR further information on Anne Byrne Garden Design, call 086 683 8098, or see www.annebyrnegardendesign.com

A DUBLIN man is fronting a brand-new magical TV series which encourages children to delve into their imaginations.

In the enchanting children’s series, Living with a Fairy, we meet storyteller Jay Ryan from Lucan whose life gets turned upside down when a mysterious fairy comes to live with him.

The show reveals how her house at the bottom of his garden was destroyed in a storm, she hurt her wing in the accident, and now has nowhere to stay.

Jay feels sorry for the poor fairy, so he welcomes her in – and so begins all the fun, frolics and magical happenings as they

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The show reveals how a fairy’s house at the bottom of Jay’s garden was destroyed in a storm, she hurt her wing in the accident, and now has nowhere to stay get to know each other.

Jay told Dublin Gazette about his first encounter with the fairy: “It was a cold and windy night and the fairy’s house got crushed by a branch of a tree and she had nowhere to live.

“She came knocking on my door and I decided she could come live with me.”

The actor and performer said the fairy causes all

sorts of chaos in the show, including turning his water blue.

“My favourite episode was when I discovered the fairy and when she came to the house. I didn’t know what to expect.

“She’s a beautiful fairy; she’s tiny but mighty, and not to be underestimated!

She was causing all sorts of trouble!”

Speaking on the edu-

cational side of the show, Jay said: “The fairy had lessons to learn too. She wasn’t over-excited when a friend of mine came to visit.

“She had to learn to be nice and that just because I was talking to someone else doesn’t mean I don’t love her. She had to learn to share her time with me; she got a bit jealous, but she learnt a lesson!”

Amongst children’s programmes laden with cartoons and graphics, this series is important for allowing young viewers the freedom to awaken their creativity.

Living with a Fairy airs every weekday for the next three weeks at 8.40am and 4.30pm on RTEjr.

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Too many people with hearing issues don’t tackle them until it’s too late – but Blackberry Hearing could provide the solution to any hearing loss you may have

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Margaret Heffernan and Mary Kennedy

Jenny Dixon with Sarah Kathleen, Anne Marie and Naiose McCluskey. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Disney Store hosts a special evening T

Kathleen Watkins with her husband Gay Byrne and her grandchildren.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Orla Keenan and Louise McNairney

O celebrate the 90th anniversary of the true original, Mickey Mouse, Disney Store Dublin hosted a very special evening for children and their families from Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flew into Dublin especially for the occasion. Fifteen families with children attending the hospital experienced a magical evening in-store with a private shopping experience and gifts as well as some fun with personalities Jenny Dixon and Kerri Nicole Blanc.

Paula Vallely and Jean O’Shea

Teresa Daly

New picture book launched by Kathleen Watkins

Sean Hayes and Ellen Monnelly

Miena Rust

D

UNNES Stores head office on South Great George’s Street was very festive last week as Kathleen Watkins launched her second picture book,

Sharon McGowan and Sandra Mallon

Happy Christmas, Pigín! There was a special performance of Christmas songs from The Ramparts choir and delicious festive treats for guests to taste and enjoy.

Oscar and Aileen Cox Blundell

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS latitude& longitude Get great offers on skiing or a bit of sun BLACK Friday is more or less upon us and Crystal Ski are offering special offers on some of the best European destinations including Andorra, Italy, France and Austria.

The deal is based in holidays across December, January and February with a second ski or snowboard free for every one you buy.

The offer is for a limited time. Book your ski getaway now with Crystal Ski, visit www. crystalski.ie or speak to a ski advisor by calling 01-6533-500.

Elsewhere Ryanair are offering two nights in Prague at a four-star hotel from €88 per person sharing. Their package holiday offer is based on a Sunday, February 24 departure, and should be booked before December 2 (01 697197; holidays. ryanair.com) TUI’s Black Friday deals are running until next Monday, November 26 with an extra €50 off short and mid-haul packages (CODEBF50) and an extra €100 off holidays to Mexico in June and July 2019 (CODE BF100). Visit www.tuiholidays.ie or call 1850 45 35 45

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Ye Gods Act now to snap up incredible holidays in ancient Greece and unforgettable India in early 2019

The Fates want you to see Athens with all her majestic, ancient glory

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor THE opening episode of BBC spy drama The Little Drummer Girl featured a spectacular shot of the Acropolis by night – enough to whet the appetite of any adventurer.

Travelling to Greece literally means taking a journey back in time to the land where civilization began and the Travel Department have put together a seven-night tour of its ancient ruins.

With a history spanning almost 3,500 years, the Greek capital of Athens holds a multitude of ancient treasures and ruins that are ripe for exploration.

Wander through the awe-inspiring hilltop citadel of the Acropolis to admire the incredible Parthenon and the Erechtheion Temple, before visiting the famous ruins of Delphi on a full day excursion.

Then, travel to the picturesque village of Tolo, located on a beautiful bay on the Peloponnese peninsula.

From here, enjoy a full day exploring the Argo-

Photographers will be in their element with a curated trip to India’s stunning Kerala region

(Left) The Gods certainly left their mark with the mighty Temple of Apollo in Delphi; (above) embrace the natural beauty of a spice farm in Kerala

lis region, including the ancient cities of Mycenae and Epidaurus, as well as the stunning seaside town of Nafplio.

Visit the Byzantine fortress of Mystras, situated high on Mount Taygetos overlooking ancient Sparta, and take a trip to the island of Spetses,

which boasts a long and impressive naval tradition.

The perfect destination for any lover of history, this holiday also offers time to relax and take in Greece’s beautiful Mediterranean setting.

If you fancy something a bit further afield, cap-

ture Kerala in India on a ten-night photography expedition with TDactive Holidays.

You can discover the rich history and unique culture of this bright and verdant region which contradicts Indian stereotypes on a group tour along the unforgettable

Malabar Coast.

The beautiful climate of the region produces a mesmerising bounty of pungent spices, aromatic tea and exotic fruits.

As you travel, the diverse landscape changes from mountains and deep valleys to open coastal plains and tran-

quil backwaters.

With TDactive Holidays and Dublin Photography School, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in local life on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kerala as you photograph the breathtaking landscape, explore regional villages and markets, sample local cuisine and of course, enjoy some relaxation time.

Prices for Greece start from €1,019pp for seven nights including return flights from Dublin, B&B or half-board, four-star hotel accommodation, transfers, and excursions with an expert local guide, departing from next March.

Kerala is priced from €1,999pp for ten nights including return flights from Dublin, transfers, half-board hotel accommodation, excursions, expert local guide and expert photography tuition from Dublin Photography School, departing next February 12.

For further information, contact the Travel Department at 01 637 1600, or see www. traveldepartment.ie.

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CINEMA | THE GRINCH ISN’T BRILLIANT OR BAD, SO SHOULD ENTERTAIN – JUST

Grumpy Grinch’s tale is fine REMEMBER Mike Myers?

The once seemingly ubiquitous funnyman has all but disappeared after his disastrous version of The Cat in The Hat (2003), followed by 2008’s abysmal The Love Guru, followed by exile, more or less.

But it was his Cat stab at the classic Dr Seuss tale that went down with critics, audiences – and Dr Seuss’ widow – like a lead balloon, putting Myers on a path out of the spotlight that he’s still largely on to this day.

Still, it’s been some time since we had Myers’ offensive flop, or Jim Carey’s rubber-faced film The Grinch (2000), so preChristmas audiences are being treated to another take on The Grinch (Cert G, 90 mins), this time

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voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.

This latest, third take following Dr Seuss’ most famous creation is largely faithful to the original slight tale, and follows some of the same beats that the dusty old classic stop-motion film (1966) also covered.

In this version, somewhere on a lonely mountain overlooking Whoville, the green-furred, bad-tempered Grinch (Cumberbatch) ekes out a solitary life with just his trusty dog Max for company, as narrator Pharrell Williams

“The secret to ruining Christmas, kid, is ...” The Grinch is the last person to listen to.

soon reveals.

When the citizens of the town below, the Whos, start loudly preparing for the imminent Christmas under the direction of the mayor (Angela Lansbury), the bitter Grinch decides that a much better idea would be to cancel Christmas by stealing all the pre-

sents and cheer from the irritatingly happy town below.

It’s not long before the Grinch, Sam, a Santa Claus disguise and a haphazard plan all come together for a single night of sneaky thievery, spite and malice – or so the Grinch expects.

However, down in

Whoville, one little girl, Cindy, is planning to capture Santa Claus as he does his rounds, in a selfless bid to try and get more help for her hard-pressed mother.

Put a grumpy Grinch and a gallant gal together, and maybe, just maybe, there’s a chance that

Christmas could be turn out to be wonderful - even for the Grinch ...

Not to sound like the Grinch himself, but the end result is perfectly fine.

No more, no less – it’s fine on all levels; forgettably inoffensive, featuring some bright design and zippy animation.

If the story feels slight and undercooked, well, the original tale was hardly War And Peace, leaving not much material to work with to stretch a film out.

Little kids should enjoy it, and if The Grinch can’t quite get you to ditch your inner humbug, well hey – at least you didn’t have to suffer through The Cat in The Hat again.

Once was quite, quite enough.

Verdict: 6/10

WILLIAM GOLDMAN

Aug 12, 1931 – Nov 16, 2018 THE Gods must be getting bored, now that they seem to be plucking beloved mortal storytellers to come and join them, starting with Stan Lee a couple of weeks back and, now, William Goldman.

Sadly, space prevents me from giving Goldman the tribute he so richly deserves, but suffice it to say the Oscar-winning screenwriter, novelist and playwright made one hell of a mark on cinema.

Arguably best known for three masterpieces (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Princess Bride, All the President’s Men), Goldman also delivered an infamous no-holds-barred critique of the Hollywood machine (Adventures in the Screen Trade), with its opening words (“Nobody knows anything”) still as bluntly accurate today.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Channel 4’s Christmas schedule is a class act QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S A prized Christmas tradition flaking out in front of the TV after a delectable dinner, rejoicing in special content we don’t get year round.

We’re spoilt for choice every year on what to watch, but have no fear. Channel 4 announced their Christmas line-up last week, and it definitely caters for everyone.

One of the gems on the line up this year is a very special ‘Dragazine’ show, hosted by Celebrity Big Brother winner and world renowned drag queen Courtney Act. The queen says ‘everyone is welcome’ to the Christmas Special, which is said to be bursting at the seams with celebrity guests and musical numbers.

Another highlight is the Inbe-

tweeners reunion, 10 years after the original show graced our screens.

Billed as ‘the ultimate celebration of everyone’s favourite hapless sixth-formers’, the original gang – Simon Bird (Will), James Buckley (Jay), Joe Thomas (Simon) and Blake Harrison (Neil) – will be back together for one night only for a two hour studio show celebrating 10 years of futile teenage crushes, clunge, fwends and a lot more.

Featuring behind the scenes VTs, the story behind the show, surprise guests, celebrity fans, unseen footage and plenty of embarrassing stories, The Inbetweeners 10th Birthday Party will be the ultimate treat for fans.

Bake Off fans will be treated to a festive special too, with The Great

Festive Bake Off taking place this Christmas season.

F o u r merry bakers from B a ke O f f past join Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding as they compete in festive challenges.

It’s down to judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to decide who wins the festive Star Baker title.

The channel will also make a festive return to the Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, continuing the story of the older residents and their 10 young friends. Series 2 saw strong friendships develop in

Streaming highlights on the way

Pinocchio’s all set for a Netflix update, courtesy of Guillermo del Toro RACHEL D’ARCY

the specially built nursery at Lark Hill village near Nottingham.

The Christmas special will see the two groups reunited, tasking the groups with a project to do together to raise awareness of loneliness at Christmas.

The plucky celebrities taking part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!

I’M A CELEBRITY | HOLLY JOINING DEC JUST ONE OF THE CHANGES

New slebs and a new focus in the depths of the jungle RACHEL D’ARCY

THE long-awaited 16th season of I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!

Started up this week, with a few minor changes.

New presenter Holly Willoughby joins the long-standing Declan Donnelly live from Australia, with fans across social media applauding the debut episode of the presenter, crediting her chemistry with her cohost.

What’s even more excit-

ing about the new season is that it is one of the most exciting celebrity line-ups in recent years – from the likes of Harry Redknapp and Fleur East to James McVey from The Vamps and John Barrowman, there is something for everyone in the line-up.

An average of 590,000 viewers watched Dec and Holly on Sunday, as they headed down under with the ten new celebs to battle it out in TV’s toughest entertainment challenge.

The show reached

948,000 viewers across the 90-minute episode with viewership peaking at 679,000 people, with a viewership 20% on last year’s launch episode.

Even just days into the new season, there have been a number of highlights, trials and tribulations, particularly relating to The Chase’s Ann Hegherty, who has been applauded for her handling of the jungle as she lives with autism.

A letter from a young boy with autism went

viral on the internet, who wrote to the quiz champ saying he hoped he could be like her someday, highlighting how I’m A Celeb really is a family affair with such an important stance in modern pop culture.

The names of campm a te s h ave b e co m e trending topics worldwide on Twitter when the show airs from 9pm, and have become focal points within media of all types as people await eagerly to see what’ll happen in the

jungle next.

It’s been particularly heartwarming to watch how Ann’s celebrity campmates have taken to helping her out, and offering her a caring ear of compassion.

It’s a slightly different dynamic to other years in the jungle where there have been tensions and clashes of personality, though it’s early days yet!

Tune into I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here nightly at 9pm on Virgin Media One.

ACADEMY Award winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is making his animated feature film directorial debut at Netflix with his lifelong passion project, Pinocchio.

The movie will be written and produced as a stop motion musical by del Toro. It’ll be the directors first feature film since The Shape of Water, which garnered four Academy Awards last year.

The development of Pinocchio marks an expansion of Netflix’s existing relationship with the director, who created their Emmy award-winning television series DreamWorks’ Trollhunters, the first installment of the DreamWorks’ Tales of Arcadia trilogy. The next chapter, 3Below, is set to debut on December 21, followed by Wizards in 2019. He is also the creator of the upcoming Netflix series, Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight.

Speaking about Pinocchio and his partnership with Netflix, Del Toro said: “No art form has influenced my life and my work more than animation and no single character in history has had as deep of a personal connection to me as Pinocchio.

“In our story, Pinocchio is an innocent soul with an uncaring father who gets lost in a world he cannot comprehend. He embarks on an extraordinary journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the real world. I’ve wanted to make this movie for as long as I can remember.

“After the incredible experience we have had on Trollhunters, I am grateful that the talented team at Netflix is giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to introduce audiences everywhere to my version of this strange puppet-turned-real-boy.”

Melissa Cobb, Vice President of Kids and Family at Netflix said: “Throughout his distinguished career, Guillermo has exhibited mastery in inspiring people through his magical worlds filled with unforgettable and magnificent characters, from the monsters in Pan’s Labyrinth to the aquatic creature in The Shape of Water.

“We are incredibly excited to expand our relationship with Guillermo and we know that his deeply touching vision for bringing Pinocchio to life on Netflix will be embraced by audiences the world over.”

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICKWEEK OF THE

NOVEMBER 24 (SATURDAY)

Pete Tong @ 3Arena, €51 Ibiza comes to Dublin for one night only, as legendary DJ Pete Tong brings his shape-throwing classics to Dublin’s biggest indoor venue. The capital’s club scene may be teetering towards extinction (thank you, glut of interchangeable hotels popping up in their stead), but at least clubbing gods still appear here once in a while...

NOVEMBER 22 (THURSDAY) The Coral @ The Academy, €25 One of the best of Britain’s early century indie bands, quirky, psychedelic garage pop act The Coral are a bit of an unheralded gem.

Galway Street Club @ Whelan’s, €10 Kiran Leonard @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €15

NOVEMBER 23 (FRIDAY) Ailbhe Reddy @ Whelan’s, €16 Bjorn Again @ Olympia Theatre, sold out Aislinn Logan @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €10 Picturehouse @ The Academy, €32 Omar Apollo @ The Academy 2, €16 Idris Ackamoor @ The Sugar Club, €18 Makaya McCraven @ The Sugar Club, €18

NOVEMBER 24 (SATURDAY) Camille O’Sullivan @ Olympia Theatre, €29 Cast @ The Academy, €25 DeVotchKa @ The Academy Green Room, €18 Pillow Queens @ Whelan’s, €16

NOVEMBER 25 (SUNDAY) Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ The Academy, €25 Ari Shaffir @ Whelan’s, €22 Pip Blom @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €14

NOVEMBER 26 (MONDAY) Country Roads @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT

NOVEMBER 27 (TUESDAY) Jess Glynne @ 3Arena, €41 Eden @ Olympia Theatre, €28 Nothing But Thieves @ The Academy, €23 Country Roads @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6

NOVEMBER 28 (WEDNESDAY) Mabel @ The Academy, €20 Shane Hennessy @ Whelan’s, €17

NOVEMBER 24 (SATURDAY) Boy George + Culture Club @ 3Arena, €50 The original karma chameleon and 80s legend should be fun

MeetWheatus

Evolving from Teenage Dirtbag to zeitgeist avoiders NEW York pop-rockers Wheatus had a monster of a debut. Their first single, Teenage Dirtbag, was an iconic, catchy ditty that’s actually about distancing frontman Brendan B Brown’s love of rock music from bizarre 80s allegations of satanic ritual.

It went straight in at number-one in the UK and Australia, while followup, A Little Respect, an Erasure cover, also grew wings.

Since those heady days back in 2000, something of a rotation of musicians have taken up roles alongside the frontman also known as BBB (“It’s Batman today,” Brown jokes of his long-mysterious middle initial).

The same he ights have never been reached, t h o u g h Wheatus

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now have six albums, and are working hard on a seventh.

From the mid-00s, though when the band’s relationship with major label Columbia fell apart, Wheatus’ road has been one of resilience, independence and survival.

“From 2010 to about 2016, we’d have to liquidate after every tour,” Brown explains.

“That meant selling off most of the instruments, starting again. I lost some important stuff, like the snare from Teenage Dirtbag, but I needed the $400.

“It was in part because of technological improvements, too, but it was a way to get by.”

Brown’s passion for

the project, then, is clear: struggling independence is a price worth paying, and it’s slowly starting to come good.

Wheatus have always been successful in the UK and Ireland, but it’s internet funding through Patreon that’s really pulling them back from the brink.

“Patreon’s been great for us,” Brown says, revealing a few of the stranger requests that have come along with the fan-funded platform.

“It’s a lot of fun; they [fans] mess with us but in a really fun way. They had us playing a country ver-sion of a ballad, and a kind of Britpop dance version of, A Fisherman with a Clock, which is really not that kind of song.

“We’ve been putting out a lot of stuff that way.

It’s a real fly-on-the-wall kind of thing. We also do a Q&A with the fans every

month.

“Once, they asked each of us to name our favourite other member of Wheatus, which was pretty awkward. There’ll be a new album soon.

“It’s taken time, but it’s never been about rushing through it for me. The album keeps getting delayed because we keep getting asked to go on tour, which we’re happy about, of course.”

The style isn’t quite what it used to be, though.

In fact, Brown cites some surprising influences for the forthcoming album, three tracks for which already feature in the live shows on the current tour.

“Pantera, Metallica, Iron Maiden, the stuff I was into as a kid is all in there,” he explains.

“No one in the band back at the start could play the music we write now, and I include myself

in that. We’re a lot more technical, much stronger musicians.”

Brown laughs when I point out the irony of his band’s musical progression coming well after their biggest hits.

“I guess that’s the thing with music, it’s not always about how well you can play. I’m not really interested in chasing the zeitgeist.

“When I’ve tried to do that kind of thing in the past it’s never worked. It’s much better we just do what we like.

“What we do depends on where we are. We can do the nostalgia set.

Sometimes we play a set that’s taken mostly from album six, too. There’s a Rush cover we like to do.

We’re good for it all.”

Wheatus play The Grand Social, Dublin on November 29 as part of a six-date Irish tour.

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

Well, lick at this: it’s Lir’s chocolate experience REBECCA RYAN

IRISH chocolate maker Lir have announced that its Art of Chocolate experience is coming to Dublin.

Over the coming months, Lir’s team of chocolatiers will travel to locations around the country with their mobile chocolate craft station to demonstrate their chocolate skills and allow visitors to also try their hand at chocolate craft.

Visitors will have the opportunity to decorate their own chocolate bars and to personalise them as gifts for family and friends.

The Lir Art of Chocolate experience starts in Dublin and will be in Supervalu Sutton Cross, Burrow, Dublin 13 from 2-5pm on Friday, November 23 and Supervalu, Newcastle Rd, Lucan from 2-5pm on Friday, November 30. For further information see www. lirchocolates.com.

Lir Chocolates co-founder Connie Doody and master chocolatier Patricia Brady

ENTERTAINMENT

A trifling matter to make tasty truffles WITH the entertaining season on the horizon, and festive treats on the mind, why not shake up your Christmas dessert menu this year and create some delicious Christmas Pudding Truffles?

Created by Siucra and Catherine Fulvio, these mini treats are the perfect size to offer guests after a delicious Christmas meal.

These mini Christmas Pudding Truffles are quick and simple to make, look fantastic and are the perfect bite-sized treat!

This recipe makes 18 mini truffles, depending on size.

Ingredients • 100g ground almonds • 60g Siucra rich dark sugar • 3 tbsp dried cranberries, soaked in whiskey • 3 tbsp raisins, soaked in cranberry or orange juice • 3 tbsp glace cherries, chopped • A generous pinch of allspice • Half tsp ground cinnamon • 120g melted dark chocolate • Siucra roll-out icing, to decorate

• Cherries, to decorate • Siucra icing sugar, to dust

Preparation: • Combine all the ingredients into a bowl except the melted chocolate.

• Pour in enough of the melted chocolate for it to stick together in small, bite-size balls when shaped in your hands.

• Place them on a piece of parchment on a tray and pop into the fridge until set. (This will probably take about 15 to 20 minutes.)

• Using a spoon and fork, dip them into the slightly cooled melted chocolate and replace onto the parchment paper, leave to set.

• When set, thinly roll out the Siucra roll-out icing and shape for the top of the Christmas pudding truffles. Use a little melted chocolate to stick them on.

• Decorate with the cherries and roll out icing holly leaves.

• When ready to serve, lightly dust with Siucra icing sugar.

• Then simply serve, and enjoy!

Bushmills to craft winter candles at a creative evening REBECCA RYAN

BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey are holding free events in Dublin at the end of the month.

The popular brand will present the latest instalment of the #BlackBushStories event series, Black Bush Alight, running for two nights on November 27-28 in the Drury Buildings.

T h e c o l l a b o r a t ive events showcase and celebrate the stories of Irish talent who have gone against the grain to follow

their passion and become champions in their chosen field.

The creative force behind the Bearded Candle Makers, Irish-born Michael Morris (pictured), has partnered with Bushmills Irish Whiskey to create a limited-edition winter candle and to host a hands-on workshop at the two events.

As well as crafting their own candle, attendees will hear Michael’s story firsthand and experience how he followed his passion in making Bearded Candle

Makers his career.

An educational tasting session on some of the best-loved Bushmills whiskeys will start off the night and speciallycreated Black Bush winter drinks will also be served throughout the evening.

The limited-edition Black Bush-inspired candles created by Michael are available to win at black-bushstories.com.

To register for Black Bush Alight and to hear more about Michael’s story, see blackbush-stories.com.

Government focused Uber Eats launches on childhood obesity new dining service A NEW government report is calling for planning regulations to prevent fast-food outlets opening near schools.

The Oireachtas Children’s Committee Report on Childhood Obesity also recommended for home eco-nomics to be a compulsory subject for junior cycle students.

The 20 recommendations are part of a strategy in tackling the rise in child obesity in Ireland. A recent report estimated that over 85,500 people will die early as a result of childhood obesity in Ireland.

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TRAINER TIPS

The five benefits of group fitness classes

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THIS week, Martin Stoynov – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – discusses the merits of group fitness classes WHEN people first join a gym, they’re often unsure what they should do once they step inside the building. Some struggle to determine where to start, which exercises to do and simply don’t know how to do them.

When choosing a health club consider if you have included in your membership appointments with a qualified personal trainer who can create, update and progress your exercise program and of course show you how to follow it correctly.

Often people forget to keep their training challenging once they get started and get stuck into the habit of doing the same thing every time they go in the gym.

Whether you’re a regular gym goer who is looking for a variety in your training or a beginner who just don’t have much fitness knowledge, group fitness classes may be your solution.

Joining a class can help build a foundation and knowledge that you can use to fuel your personal health journey for years to come.

1. MOTIVATION It’s inspiring and motivating to be surrounded by dedicated, like-minded individuals. It doesn’t get much more empowering than a class with an encouraging instructor and supportive people all working hard together. Group fitness is a great way to help motivate yourself and push harder in your workouts.

2. STRUCTURE Group fitness is a great way to get a complete workout on time without having to think or plan. Each class is structured with a warm-up, a balanced workout and a cool-down.

The warm-up is designed to help you properly raise your heart rate while loosening your joints and muscles before jumping into strenuous activity. The instructor will coach you through each segment of the workout. The cool-down will help you safely lower your heart rate and stretch all the major muscles worked during class.

3. PROPER FORM It’s the fitness instructor’s job to not only show proper form, but to also make

sure that everyone in the class is executing each exercise the right way.

Not only is proper form important for your muscles to reap the most out of every exercise, but it also helps eliminate potential injuries.

4. ACCOUNTABILITY Most clubs require members to sign up in advance for their classes. This is a great way to keep yourself accountable for your workouts. If you’re signed up and it’s on your schedule, there’s a good chance you won’t skip it.

The fitness instructor’s job to show proper form and make sure is executing each exercise the correct way

5. FUN Group fitness classes are fun!

Between the upbeat music, a great workout and a group of people motivating each other along the way, it’s an enjoyable way to exercise. The social aspect of it is also a great way of making new friends. Turning to the person next to you at the end of a class and simply saying something like “This was a great workout!” is an instant icebreaker and conversation starter. If you’re looking to add a little more fun in your fitness life, group classes may be just what you need.

Iconic Health Clubs offer a choice of over 250 group exercise classes a week as part of their membership. They offer everything from Aqua Spin to trampolining in the water, Aerial Yoga, Les Mills, Pilates and much much more.

Icon Health Club, 1-4 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

Boutique of the Week Sandymount shop Eclipses all others SUZIE English is a fashion stylist and has been in the fashion business for 15 years, with many loyal customers who appreciate Suzie’s valued fashion advice.Eclipse Boutique, in Sandymount Village, is about timeless fashion and you can celebrate your personal style at an affordable price.

Since the opening two years ago, she’s been styling women from all over the country.

Stocking pared back Scandinavian pieces such as YAYA-SINNICH-NÖR and CREAM along side ELIE+DECOLLAGE which are easy styles for everyday wear.

This shop is full of personality and even the owner gets distracted by the beautiful clothes and the unusual and desirable pieces of jewellery.

There are plenty of accessories and Christmas gift ideas which are more than willing to be wrapped up as a gift for you or that special someone.

As a special gift to you, the reader, a further 10% off (exclusive apply) when you mention their ad before your purchase.

At Black Friday you can get 20% off, so don’t miss the opportunity to check out this beautiful boutique!

You can contact Eclipse Boutique on 01 665 5955.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

CUPRA Ateca

Sporty CUPRA brand from SEAT THE CUPRA brand created from SEAT’s award-winning motorsport division, is the ultimate expression of uniqueness, sophistication and performance,

Subaru’s Impressive New Impreza WHEN you think of the name ‘Impreza’, you are quite likely to think of Subaru’s all-conquering rally car from the 1990’s. However, the Japanese manufacturer is, these days, moving towards being known for its reliable, dependable, safe and technologically advanced SUV’s and off-road vehicles.

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SUBARU have recently l a u n c h e d t h e i r n ew Impreza which is available in a hatchback-only bodystyle and rivals the likes of the Toyota Auris, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic, Mazda3, VW Golf and Ford Focus.

Importantly, though, the new Impreza stands out from its rivals by offering the extra security and sure-footedness of a standard four-wheel-drive system compared to its front-wheel-drive rivals.

The new Impreza adopts Subaru’s innovative new, world-leading, ‘EyeSight’ technology.

‘EyeSight’ is a driver assist system which functions optically, using two stereo cameras mounted on either side of the rearview mirror.

These cameras monitor the road ahead and can detect hazards up to 110 metres in front of the vehicle.

This system is more accurate than traditional camera and sensor technologies as it can distinguish objects as opposed

to noticing that there is an unidentified obstacle.

‘EyeSight’ comes with six functions – Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Sway & Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.

Adaptive Cruise Control adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front and is very beneficial to motorway drivers, while Pre-Collision Braking will alert the driver of a potential collision using a visual & audible warning.

If the driver does not take evasive action, the brakes will be applied automatically to either prevent the accident entirely or reduce the severity of an impact depending on the speed of the car at that time.

If the driver brakes but does not apply enough pressure, the system will increase braking force.

These two systems alone offer genuine life-saving capability if called into action. Pre-Collision Throttle Management comes

into play if the vehicle is parked facing an obstacle, as it will warn the driver (visual and audible) if they accidentally select drive instead of reverse. The system will also cut engine output to help avoid a frontal collision.

Lane Sway and Departure Warning will alert the driver (visual and audible) if the vehicle sways or departs its lane without indicating, while Lane Keep Assist offers gentle steering control if the vehicle is about to deviate from its lane between speeds of 60 and 200km/hr.

The final function of Subaru’s ‘EyeSight’ system is called Lead Vehicle Start Alert and a visual and audible warning will inform the driver that traffic ahead has started moving.

These safety systems are Subaru’s way of ensuring that the driver has the capability of avoiding the unexpected with ‘EyeSight’ technology.

This amazing ‘EyeSight’ technology played a big part in ensuring the new Impreza received a full five-star Euro NCAP rat-

born from passion and designed to captivate car enthusiasts around the world, creating vehicles that aren’t founded in nostalgia but rooted in the present.

The most experienced, engaged and obsessed around the motorsport division went back into the garage to build a new dimension into the company and offer a new perspective about competences, capabilities and potential of our organisation.

CUPRA will create a brighter range of products focusing on SEAT models. They will leverage Volkswagen Group’s powerful technological toolkit and access the huge array of possibilities it gives them, but they will also be open to cooperate with people

ing – leading to an impressive Best-In-Class win for Subaru.

No diesel engine is available in the new Impreza.

Both models come with a Lineartronic (CVT Automatic) transmission for effortless cruising ability and ease of driving around town.

As you would expect from Subaru these days, the standard specification in both trim levels is exceptionally generous, with EyeSight technology standard in both specifications.

My test car was a Subaru Impreza 1.6-litre SE model and was finished in Dark Blue Pearl metallic paintwork.

The Impreza offers excellent driving dynamics with a more composed quality than ever before.

The steering itself is sharp and precise, while the vast suite of safety features that come as standard across the range provides all occupants of the new Impreza with aweinspiring confidence.

Prices start at just €25,995 (ex-works) for the 1.6-litre S CVT model, while my test car was priced at just €29.995 (exworks).

Annual road tax for the new Impreza ‘S’ is just €280, while the ‘SE’ model costs €390 for an annual tax disc. Fuel economy of up to 51.4mpg is possible on an extra-urban driving cycle.

A five-year/160,000km warranty offers total peace of mind ownership, as does a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty and a 3-year paintwork warranty too.

and companies which speak the same language and share the same understanding on how to create experiences: merchandising, accessories, events and, of course, motorsport. There is no brand like this in the world today.

As CUPRA diversifies its business and develops new models that offer the perfect mix between performance, driveability and usability, the brand will leverage the existing infrastructure that SEAT benefits from, with dedicated floor space in 277 specially selected dealerships across Europe.

The start of this journey began last February with the introduction of the new Brand and its first model, the CUPRA Ateca, a high-performance SUV that marks the beginning of a new era, and the perfect car to launch the CUPRA brand into the market.

In a segment dominated by premium brands, the launch of the CUPRA Ateca disrupts the status quo, moving people away from the conventional and vanilla, to the most contemporary vision of what sportiness is: you don’t need to go luxury to feel unique.

The all-new CUPRA will be ready for delivery in January 2019 and pricing will be confirmed by December 2018.

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SUPERLEAGUE STARS: BASKETBALL: TEMPLEOGUE got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in the men’s Super League, running out 56-81 point winners over Pyrobel Killester in a big Dublin derby on Saturday evening. A solid team performance across the boards saw Neil Randolph, Jason Killeen and Lorcan Murphy in the top scorers to propel them to success.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS CRICKET | JOYCE TWINS DECIDE TO CALL TIME ON IRISH STINT

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THE conclusion of the women’s Cricket World Cup brought the curtain down on four incredible careers as Merrion twins Cecelia and Isobel Joyce and Pembroke’s Ciara Metcalfe and Clare Shillington bade farewell to the international stage.

Their campaign ended on a low note with New Zealand overhauling their tally of 79 with plenty of time to spare, meaning Ireland ended the campaign without a win.

Metcalfe and Shillington had both confirmed their intentions to retire prior to the tournament with the Joyces announcing their decisions after the game After the match, vice-captain Kim Garth was asked whether the squad knew about the Joyce sisters retirement before the game?

“No we didn’t. We found out after the game in the huddle. There were definitely a lot of tears. Ceils, Ciara,

Shills and Isobel have been four incredible servants of Irish cricket and I don’t think Irish cricket would be anywhere near where it is today without them.

“They’re going to be a huge loss they’re champions on the field but off the field as well. We’re going to miss them a lot.

“As much as we’ll miss them, it’s certainly going to be a different dynamic without them.”

Between them, they had 75 years worth of international experience with Isobel making her debut in 1999 a month shy of her 16th birthday while her sister following within two years.

Metcalfe also made her debut in 1999 while Shillington was the longest serving of the lot, lining out in 1997, going on to score over a 1,000 runs in both one-day internationals and T20 matches.

Reacting to their decisions to retire, Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom added: “The legacy of Isobel, Cecelia, Clare and Ciara is too large

Clare Shillington, Isobel Joyce, Cecelia Joyce and Ciara Metcalfe following their final international appearance

to encapsulate succinctly, but they should know that they have inspired many young girls and boys in Ireland to take up our sport.

“They have helped bring Irish women’s cricket to a new level and have provided the exposure it deserves.

“One of the taglines of the current 20x20 campaign is: ‘If you can’t see

it, you can’t be it’ - these four players have raised the profile of our sport in Ireland so that many kids have not only seen it, but now know they can be it.

“I know each of our retirees are keen to remain within the sport, and I look forward to seeing their further contributions to cricket going forward.”

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CLUB NOTES

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BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THE Leinster Senior Club Hurling Final awaits us!

Congratulations to our senior hurlers and management on their brilliant win over Coolderry after extra extra time. It was a credit to all the players after their hard work . Thanks to all the supporters.

There was no winners of this week’s Lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 11, 18, 13 and 6.

Next week’s jackpot is €2,500.

On an amazing weekend for the club, our footballers didn’t disappoint with some outstanding performances and results. Pride of place goes to our minor Bs who won the D Championship with a 2-17 to 3-8 victory over St Pauls in O’Toole Park.

Elsewhere, our minor As booked their place in the championship final with a brilliant win away to Crokes by 2-7 to 1-9 and the Junior Bs won their promotion play-off final beating Stars of Erin by 1-9 to 1-4, Division 7 beckons!

The Ladies Football Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 28 in the hall commencing at 8.30pm sharp.

Congratulations to our Super U-14s who folPlayer of the lowed up their Camogie ChampionshipMatch victoryKatie the Murray and previous week to take the Football Championship Captain Sarah beating lucan in the final replay.

Murphy after Ballyboden St Enda’s celebrate reaching the minor A football final. Picture: John Kirwan

Clontarf’s Ladies IFC win..

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BASKETBALL: RELIEF FOR UCD WITH VICTORY OVER UCC

Templeogue back to winning ways

Coach Keenan delighted to get back on track after a couple of tough weeks, putting them back in the shake-up at the top end of the Super League with a strong win over Pyrobel Killester at the IWF in Clontarf SUPERLEAGUE  sport@dublingazette.com

TEMPLEOGUE got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in the men’s Super League, running out 56-81 point winners over Pyrobel Killester in a big Dublin derby on Saturday evening.

A solid team performance across the boards from Templeogue saw Neil Randolph, Jason Killeen and Lorcan Murphy in the top scorers and solid displays from Lawrence (Puff) Summers, Jean Francois Basileu and Kris Arcilla meant the visitors led from the off and they didn’t look back once.

Speaking afterwards, head coach Mark Keenan stated: “I’m absolutely delighted, we really needed that after the last few weeks.

“I’m delighted for the lads as, when you go through that bit of a poor spell, it gets in on you and everybody’s doubting themselves a little, but I think we really pulled it together tonight.

“The guys were on the mark; we were locked in defensively so I’m delighted for the lads - it gives us all a big lift. It’s a pity that we had to go through the last few weeks to get this performance, but I’m thrilled.”

There was relief for UCD Marian head coach, Ioannis Liapakis, on Saturday evening when the final buzzer sounded at the university to see his side win out 76-73 over UCC Demons.

In a game that saw nothing between the sides for the full four quarters, Liapakis admitted that while he was thrilled with the result, he wasn’t happy with his side’s performance.

FAUGHS COMMISERATIONS to senior hurlers, who lost to Lucan Sarsfields by two points in a keenly-contested relegation play-off on Sunday morning.

Best of luck to minor hurlers in the county final.

Check club website for date and venue.

Fun Table Quiz every Wednesday night. No cover charge. Just come along and enjoy. Watch this space for news of next oiche cheoil agus craic. If you play an instrument, sing a song or enjoy good music, just turn up and join in.

Speedy recovery to Rita Walsh, who is recovering from recent surgery. Get well wishes to Lionel & Kathleen Boucher, hope to see you back in the club very soon. Good to hear

that Mick Clayton is doing very well at the moment.

Hope to see you back home shortly.

Club Lotto Jackpot: €7,000. Numbers: 1,8, 21 & 28. No winner. Three ‘Match 3 winners (share €200) - Mick & Kitty Kennedy, Loreto Barry & Maurice Walsh. Next week’s Jackpot will be €7,100.

Deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Gerry Leddy, who passed away last week. May he Rest In Peace.

Upcoming memorial night for the late Robbie Cooke is on Friday 30th November in the Members’ Bar. By popular request, we have music by Niall & Paul (fresh from their performance at the Food Fair).

Templeogue’s Neil Randolph on the attack. Picture: Martin Doherty

“I feel relief. I’m definitely not happy with the way we played but the most important thing is the result - I’m really happy with

“

It gets in on you and everybody’s doubting themselves a little but I think we really pulled it together.

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that and relieved with how the game ended.

“A game like that is 50-50, both teams deserved to win. We

showed our character tonight.”

B e l fa s t S ta r m e a nw h i l e remain top of the table following a big 106-88 point win over Moycullen.

Elsewhere, DCU Saints continued their winning form of late with a big 86-68 point win over Griffith College Swords Thunder, Mike Bonaparte and Martins Provizors the pick of the performers for the hosts.

The upshot of the results sees Belfast Start top on 18 points with Templeogue second, three points back. After that, it is a very close-run race with UCD Marian, Tralee, Swords Thunder, Killester and DCU all on 12 points.

On the women’s side, Courtyard Liffey Celtics now reign supreme at the top after they came out 55-50 point winners over Ambassador UCC Glanmire.

Both teams went into the contest unbeaten but Liffey stood firm in the face of a late Glanmire comeback to hold out to win by five points in the end.

Briana Green and Allie LeClaire were once more the thorn in the opposition’s side, adding 32 points between them to help Celtics home to victory.

Celtics are now the only unbeaten team in the league and sit top of the table with five wins from five games – winning form that they will hope to maintain as the Hula Hoops National Cup quarter-finals loom in just a matter of weeks.

Elsewhere, Fr Mathews won their second game in as many weeks at the death, pipping Pyrobel Killester by just one point (71-72) at the IWA in Clontarf on Saturday evening.

A 26-point display from Shannon Brady helped them into an eight-point lead at half time, but Killester brought the game back right down to the wire to tee up a spectacular finish, with Mathews just managing to hold onto their slender lead for victory.

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SOCCER: DUBLIN PLAYERS ABOUNT IN INTERPRO SUCCESS

LOI SHORTS Shels snap up Conan SHELBOURNE have won the race to sign veteran winger Conan Byrne from St Patrick’s Athletic, while midfielder Oscar Brennan has also joined from Bohemians.

The duo are the first two signings announced by new manager Ian Morris, who also made the move from Bohemians, where he combined playing with a role as youth development officer.

Byrne scored 77 goals in 250 games for the Saints, winning a league title and the club’s first FAI Cup in 53 years.

He memorably became the first player to score four goals in one game at Tallaght Stadium in a 4-0 win over Shamrock Rovers.

“It’s nice that I can go back part-time and see how things go,” Byrne told the Dublin Gazette. “I still have a lot of football in my legs. I still have a lot to offer.”

LYONS ROARS TO TITLE The Leinster Under-15 schoolgirls side that won the interprovincial tournament last weekend

Stunning Stapleton a star in Leinster blue U-15 GIRLS INTERPROS

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ROB ELLISON’S youngsters captured the Interprovincial tournament series for 2018 with three wins from three to maintain their 100% record in the Under-15 schools interprovincials.

The side was packed by Dubliners Palmerstown Community Schools’ Jessie Stapleton and Emma Gunning, Loreto Dalkey’s Maria Reynolds, Maryfield College’s Lara Phipps, St Joseph’s College Lucan’s Lauren Strong, St Mac Dara’s Templeogue’s Rebecca McMahon and St Finian’s CC Swords’ Zoe Gargan.

The Leinster side only needed a draw in their final game to see them lift the title but a goal in each half sealed a brilliant 2-0 victory over a skillful Munster

select in the AUL Complex.

Their first of the aftern o o n ca m e m i d way through the half when Palmerstown scholar Jessie Stapleton netted from inside the box despite the sustained pressure they were under from the attacking prowess of Munster.

Goalkeeper Robyn Murray pulled off a spectacular save to deny Aine Walsh to keep their slight advantage at the interval.

Then Ellen Molloy stuck the match winner 12 minutes after the restart with a fantastic rocket from distance.

Munster continued to go in search of an opener but the crafty Leinster defense kept them at bay to hold out for a clean sheet and an historic title win.

Leinster have a phenomenal record in this competition with eleven

titles in nineteen years. St Raphaela’s Ellison is only in his second year as head coach and narrowly lost out to Connacht last season so he was delighted with the victory.

Leinster got to the brink of success by virtue of back-to-back wins on day one and two. They started with a win over Ulster when they came from one nil down to beat Ulster 2-1 in a classic.

The Ulster side opened their account under the quarter of an hour mark as a well-rehearsed corner courtesy of Cody Walsh found the feet of Sophie Murphy for her to toe poke home.

It was all Ulster in the first period but Leinster found their form in the second half as Molloy, Freya De Mange and Stapleton all impressed.

The Leinster equaliser

came midway through the half when De Mange whipped in a delightful ball from a set piece which Palmerstown CS’s Stapleton headed home.

She then doubled her tally three minutes from time for the match winner as she converted from the penalty spot.

Leinster made it two wins from two with a comfortable 3-1 assault of reigning Champions Connacht.

Under 15 Schools international Molloy had a dominating presence on the park in the second test.

She was causing all sorts of problems for the Connacht midfield and created the first goal when she dispatched a smashing ball to St Finian’s CC student Zoe Gargan and they led 1-0 at the interval.

Their lead was doubled midway through

the second half when Emma Walker’s effort was deflected off a defender and into the Connacht net.

Molloy ensured full points for her side when she got on the scoresheet herself with some skillful dinking and a sweet strike off her left peg to beat the keeper for 3-0.

A consolation goal for Connacht came two minutes from time as Jessica Casey tapped home from the near post to finish 3-1, putting the blues on course for glory.

From the tournament, a panel of 30 players will be invited for an initial assessment for the Ireland schools team on Saturday, December 1 in Abbotstown.

The Republic of Ireland Under 15 Girls Schools selection will travel to Salou in April for the Bob Docherty Cup.

BOHEMIANS captain Andy Lyons has been named Under-19 National League player of the year for 2018, while St Patrick’s Athletic’s Kyle Conway has picked up the under-15 award.

Lyons, who is currently on trial with English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, skippered his side to back-to-back titles with victory over Shamrock Rovers in the final last month.

The former St Joseph’s Boys schoolboy starred as Bohs won the Enda McGuill Cup and led the side into the

UEFA Youth League against Danish side FC Midtjylland.

Lyons made his league breakthrough with the Gypsies and was rewarded with a professional contract for the 2019 season.

Conway played schoolboy football with the Saints’ partner Crumlin United before joining the under-15 set-up at Richmond Park for the inaugural under-15 league season in 2017.

Pats also won the double this season, beating Cork City in the Mark Farren Cup and Bohemians in the league final.

Cherries’ Quinn scores sole goal in Poland win CHERRY Orchard winger Ben Quinn scored the only goal as the Republic of Ireland Under-15s tasted victory in the first of two friendlies against Poland in Kolobrzeg.

The Clondalkin native struck midway through the first half, wriggling free at the back post to slot home Sean Fitzpatrick’s cross.

14-year-old Quinn made history in June when he became the first player to score a hat-trick in the Kennedy Cup final as the DDSL beat the Kildare League 4-2.

It’s a first taste of international football for all 28 players as manager Jason Donohoe looks to bring through players for the new season.

“We were outstanding in the first half. We dominated position and remained composed throughout dominating position,” said Donohue.

“In the second half, Poland improved. They had some long-range shots, and not much more. The team were very resilient and I thought they were very calm under the Polish pressure.”

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SOCCER: PALMERSTOWN CLUB RECORD SECOND WIN OF SEASON

LUCAN SARSFIELDS LUCAN SARSFIELDS U-16A footballers won the ‘A’ Shield, 15B won the league, Minors through WELL done to the JuniortoAthe la Championship Final, Senior hurlers remain in Division 1, a good weekend.

Commiserations to our Minor B Camogie team who lost in Championship.

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto on the 15th November; Numbers were 3, 12, 15 and 20.

Next weeks’ jackpot €6,200, draw will be managed

by Josephine Donohue and is sponsored by Lucan Village Pharmacy. Play Online here, Or Tickets can be purchased at the Club, in Carey’s Newsagents, in Vesey Arms or Kenny’s Bar. Our AGM is this Thursday, 22nd November. To note the lotto draw will take place prior to the AGM therefore tickets need to be returned before 8:30pm on Thursday.

Sars Stars – ‘GAA for All’ Tuesdays in Scoil Mhuire, Airlie Heights, all welcome, 5pm-5:45pm.

Lucan District CREDIT UNION Academy Saturday mornings 9:30am Girls, 10am Boys.

The Club Social night Saturday 24th November 2018, tickets €5, hot meal served. Tickets can be purchased from Josephine Donohue 087 944 7262 and Mary Flannery 087 746 9143 SANTA IS COMING FOR LUNCH!!!...Sunday 16th December. Booking forms available at the bar or book by email : info@bouncemania.ie We are also running a Christmas Craft fair. Event details can be found online or contact Jackie Foley 086 6776122.

DJ every Saturday Night in the CLUB Bar from 9.30pm onwards. Bus will be provided; numbers permitting, pre-pay (€5) at the bar.

Zumba classes Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm. €8 per class, €5 for students. 25 Card Drive every Friday in the Bar, 9.00pm. Entry: €5 per person.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN ROUND Tower AGM 2018 will take place in the clubhouse this coming Saturday, November 24 at 4pm.

It is open to adult Members only and only those with A Membership who paid before March 31 will be permitteddefeat to votetoon the FOLLOWING night. AO listing of MemberNaomh ship and the categorisation is posted on the club noticeboard. Enquiries must be directed to secretary. roundtowersclondalkin. dublin@gaa.ie prior to the meeting.

On the playing pitches our Under 21 Footballers are through to the C Championship semi-final following a comprehensive win over St Catherine’s and our Junior B Footballers defeated St Colmcille’s to retain their league status.

Congratulations to our Under 13 Hurlers who defeated Skerries Harps on Saturday to win the Division 3 crown and secure promotion to Division 2.

Our Member appreciation night will be hosted post our AGM on the night of Saturday 24th November.

Take Two will be providing the musical entertainment.

We invite players across all codes, Committee Members and general Members to join us for the night of appreciation. The live music will commence at 9pm.

The last orders for the club Christmas shop is Monday 19th of November.

It has an excellent variety of festive season gifts, from hats to personalised club tops, and including training gear, kitbags, hurling helmets. Visit the shop in the club on Monday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Expressions of interest are now sought from suitably qualified candidates who are interested in forming a strength and conditioning partnership with the club for our new strength and conditioning facility at Monastery Road.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN

Glenville’s LSL Sunday Senior 1 side

History repeating as Ville turn the Senior 1 corner

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GLENVILLE manager Wayne Kelly hopes his side have turned a corner after coming from behind to pick up their second league win of the season over high-flying Home Farm on Sunday.

Bobby Cullen and Darragh Doyle scored in the second half after Matt McEntee had headed the visitors into a half-time lead.

Home Farm had started the season in fine form, winning six and drawn three going into

Sunday’s game, while Glenville were struggling just above the relegation places on seven points.

And things looked to be going according to the formbook when McEntee nodded a corner kick into the back of the net to put Home Farm in front midway through the first half.

That’s how it remained at the break, but a tactical tweak from Kelly saw him switch from 4-4-2 to 3-5-2, and the extra body in midfield counted as they began to assert control.

Josh Clifford was heavily involved in both goals, and it was his corner that led to Cullen’s headed

equaliser ten minutes after the break.

Cullen has only just returned to the club after a year out training for the marathon, and he made an instant impact upon starting up top.

And Glenville hit the front ten minutes from time when Clifford was fouled outside the box, and Doyle stepped up to smash the free kick straight in.

“For the first five or six games of the season, we were missing seven or eight first team players from our squad with injuries and some lads were away,” Kelly told the Dublin Gazette.

“It is way too many

players for us. The last month we’ve started to get those players back, which has made the difference.

“It was the same last year – one point from our first five games, then we dropped the same number of points in our next 20.”

An astonishing run of form in the second half of the season saw Glenville only narrowly miss out on promotion having been staring relegation in the face early on.

The task this year is tougher, with the likes of Home Farm and Wayside Celtic performing so well, and Kelly feels a cup tilt may be more realistic.

“We may have left it a bigger task this year, the way the top of the table is looking, but all we can do is plug away and hope to win one of the cups.

“It’d have to be an unbelievable run from now until the end of the season to get us back in the frame. The aim now is to get safe as quick as we can and get a cup run.

“We’ve a lot of young lads who are playing Saturday football and doing really well and I want to get them involved in Sunday football.

“It’s a good chance to get them involved this season and get something valuable out of the season.”

Booth Road on cloud nine

The Booth Road Celtic Under-12 side

BOOTH Road’s Under-12 Sunday side finished their season on cloud nine as they won 9-0 against Ardmore Rovers in Bray.

With third place to secure and a possible second place finish depending on other league fixtures available, Booth showed no fear as they attacked from the first sound of the whistle.

Winger Jason Morris showed his speed and striker Matas Zalgiris proving he has a clinical edge by scoring three goals within the first 20 minutes. The first half ended 8-0 with scor-

ers Zalgiris, Alex Strachota, Cody Mcdermott, Jason Morris and Ciaran Rawl, from left back, on the mark. Rawl went on a wonderful run through several defenders slotting a goal home for himself. enjoying a fruitful evening in front of goal.

Their two managers, Eugene Hill and Troy Forte, were proud of their hard work and dedication and are looking forward now to their move on to the full size pitch and full size goals, following a season of 24 games and just seven losses in all competitions.

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RUGBY: GORDON PARK CLUB SUMMON TWO TRIES IN FINAL MINUTES IN SPECIAL FINALE

King of Clon lands bonus LEINSTER LEAGUE DIVISION 2A Clondalkin New Ross  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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CLONDALKIN cut loose in the second half to put New Ross to the sword, running out comfortable 29-0 winners, snatching the full five points right at the end.

The first half was played in terrible conditions, Clondalkin were playing into a very strong breeze and driving rain.

They had the lion share of the possession with New Ross only getting into their half once where they earned a penalty but their shot at goal was wide.

Chris Jebb kicked them into a 3-0 lead with a penalty from midway into New Ross’s half.

They spurned a number of try scoring opportunity with some handling errors, not helped by the wet conditions.

The weather cleared in the second half which helped the hosts greatly and, like in the first half, they were camped in New Ross’ half.

Ten minutes into the second half, winger Niall Nolan received a yellow card. This, however, did not halt their assault on New Ross’ goal line with Matt Stapleton finishing a wonderful move to

score a try under the posts, converted by Jebb.

Nolan returned to the field having served his 10 minutes to finish brilliantly in the corner for Clondalkin’s second try, converted by Jebb once more for 17-0.

Following some excellent phase play and patient build up from the forwards, Eoghan Farrell powered over from close range for a third try.

With only two minutes left, Jebb quickly drop-kicked the conversion as not to waste any time. He narrowly missed but it offered time for one last attack and the chance at a try-scoring bonus.

The resulting restart was gathered superbly by a diving Marcus Doyle, the ball was recycled and Darren Madden made a line break and ran 50 yards only to be tackled by the New Ross full-back.

Madden offloaded and his side kept the ball alive and following some excellent handling, Simon King scored in the corner to give a fourth and bonus try.

The full five points sees Clon stay in second place, three points off leaders Newbridge and one points clear of Wexford Wanderers.

They meet strugglers Railway Union at Park Avenue on Saturday in their last game in the first series of matches before starting the rematches a week later against Cill Dara.

Clondalkin’s Darren Madden on the attack against New Ross. Picture: Sharon Flanagan

Shamrock Rovers 2005 side have won through three rounds of the SFAI Cup

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A TRIO of Shamrock Rovers academy teams have fourth round SFAI Cup fixtures to look forward to following their excellent runs in the national cup competition.

At Under-12 level,

their Premier team got by the challenge of Malahide United 4-0 before beating Peamount United 5-1 at Greenogue in the third round.

It sets up another away date against Corduff with the winner going through from the DDSL section to contest

the round of 32 on the national stage.

The Under-13s are at the same stage having defeated Knocklyon United 5-0 as well as Peamount and Newbridge Town.

Standing in their way of reaching the round of 32 is a date with local

rivals St Francis.

The Under-14s, meanwhile, have a game against Peamount United to see if they can reach the last 32.

Their route has seen them run up a comprehensive win over Home Farm and edge out the Shelbourne Academy.

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ST PATRICK’S, PALMERSTOWN OUR Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the clubhouse on Thursday evening, 22 November, at 8pm. All members are invited, and we hope to see as many as possible.

Lip Sync is on in Westmanstown on Friday 30 November. There is still time for companies to sponsor the event. Contact Gill on 087 2269059.

Hard luck to our junior hurlers who lost to Scoil Uí Conaill in their promotion decider on Sunday morning. Our U15s were unfortunate to lose out to Lucan Sarsfields in a tightly fought battle, while our minors went down to Raheny in their semi-final. Well done nonetheless to all teams, players and mentors for a great effort all season.

The senior footballers relegation play-off against Fingal Ravens is fixed for next Sunday, 25 November, at 11am in Glenaulin Park. We would ask all club members and teams to make a special effort to come along and support the lads in this vital match.

The numbers in the Lotto draw were 1, 4, 21 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. We had one match 3 winner – Derek O’Sullivan who won €200.

The jackpot next week will be €7,000. The draw takes place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm. Tickets available online at https://www. locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?ll_id=1483#Anchor and from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, Manor Hair Studios, Mullingar House, and Chapelizod Post Office.

St Mark’s Under-8s ladies footballers enjoyed their fixture with St Mary’s, Saggart last weekend

ST MARK’S WELL done to the Under 14 Footballers on a great win against Ballyboden in the final of the St. Kevin’s Killians tournament.

Special mention to the U8 Lady Footballers who preformed amazing football skills in McGee Park the weekend, You are all the Pride of the Club. Thank you to everyone who supported a great evening which took place Sunday in the Club Lounge. Club Christmas Draw takes place on Sat Dec 15th, tickets available in the Club. The Club Shop Opening Times: Monday & Wednesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm.

Club AGM Wednesday 28th November @8pm. Academy runs Mon & Wed 6 to 7pm St. Mark’s NS Astro. Music every Saturday in

the club. Music this Sat by Pat the Hat. Live sport every weekend. Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45, open to everyone. Christmas Monster Bingo Thurs 6th Dec, please see event on FB. Slimming World every Tuesday at 5pm & 7pm and Wednesday morning at 9am in the main lounge.

Weight Watchers every Tuesday morning at 9:30am. Please continue to support the club lotto. Tickets €2 each or three for €5, Jackpot €9,000 - not won. Numbers: 1, 3, 7, 12. €50 Winners 1. Alisha Gartlan c/o Bingo 2. Jimmy Daly c/o Club 3. Wiggie 4.

Noeleen + Karen c/o BIngo 5. Pat McDonald c/o Bingo 6. G. Mayo c/o Club.

ST MARY’S, SAGGART

NOTICE to all members than the club’s AGM will take place on Thursday 29th November in club lounge.

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

Orders for O’Neills and Balon club gear now being taken. See our Facebook page for details and excellent offers on Balon packages.

The club would like to extend its sympathies to the O’Rourke family, Saggart on the recent passing of Brigie RIP. Lotto numbers drawn this week were 6-19-20-23. There was no winner so next week’s Jackpot will be €6000.

There were two Match 3 winners of €50 each, John Mooney, Fairgreen, Saggart and Liam Kenny, Coolmine, Saggart.

Next week’s Match 3 will be worth €100 win/share. You can now follow the LocalLotto link on our Facebook page by using the Blue “Shop Now” button and website to play Lotto online.

HURLING: FIRST HALF BLITZ LAYS BASE FOR VICTORY

Dream fulfilled as Towers Under-13 hurlers succeed U-13 DIVISION 3 HURLING Round Tower, Clondalkin 6-7 Skerries Harps 5-6  sport@dublingazette.com

NOVEMBER days in the Community Centre don’t come much better than last Saturday for Round To we r, C l o n d a l k i n’s Under-13 hurlers as they claimed league success in sublime style.

Level on 16 points after nine games in 2018 in the league, it made for an all or nothing battle between Towers and Skerries Harps who had eight wins and one loss on their records each.

Indeed, Skerries had won their initial meeting all the way back on day one of the season on a comprehensive 6-12 to 1-3 scoreline in Skerries.

But this proved a very different affair. Backed by a stiff breeze, Towers got a dream start with a goal from the returned Callum Hodgins and built a lead of 3-6 to 0-1 by half-time with further goals from Hodgins and Senan Kavanagh.

Against the wind in the

The Round Tower’s Under-13 hurlers last Saturday

second half, the tie was always going to prove more difficult against a very good Skerries Harps side who began to find the target from play and frees.

Vital goals from Bailey Lawler and Donnachadh Desmond gave Towers the necessary breathing space to withstand a final goal flurry from Harps.

IRISH SENIOR CUP Glens too good for Monkstown at Rathdown GLENANNE have advanced to the fourth round of hockey’s Irish Senior Cup as goals from Sam O’Connor - pictured tackling Guy Sarratt - Eddie O’Malley and Shannon Boucher saw them beat Monkstown 3-0 in Rathdown last weekend.

They were 2-0 up at half-time and added the third to march on, completing their pre-Christmas schedule in immaculate style.

Picture: deryck vincent

Towers proved themselves the marginally better team on the day with all of their scores coming from play.

There were superb performances across the field with different players stepping up at various stages, especially in central positions such as Craig Moore, Rory Broderick, Craig Doherty, Aaron Leahy, Ben Casey

and Cal Hodgins as every player, including the five subs, played their parts too.

It was a just reward for the effort and commitment shown by this squad of 21 throughout the year.

This final victory made it nine successive league victories, unbeaten since that opening day of the campaign.

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HURLING: FIRHOUSE ROAD CLUB EVENTUALLY WIN EPIC AFTER EXTRA TIME No room to manouvere for Ballyboden St Enda’s Paul Ryan as Coolderry close in.

Picture: John Kirwan

Extraordinary Boden into Leinster decider

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BALLYBODEN St Enda’s won an extraordinary Leinster senior hurling semi-final on Sunday at Parnell Park, coming through two periods of extra time against Coolderry.

Colm Basquel, who hit three goals from play, was the key man for Boden, though a combination of his trademark accuracy and the sheer length of the contest allowed Paul Ryan to hit 0-14, twelve of them from set pieces.

Oddly, this had looked like being a comfortable game for the Firhouse Road club early on. Boden had scored the first 2-1 without reply, Niall Ryan and Basquel both hitting the net before

the visitors really got to grips with the contest.

That trend quickly reversed as Coolderry grabbed six consecutive points, their main man Brian Carroll – who would finish with an astonishing 2-16 – at the heart of things.

Ballyboden had another goal before half time, however, with Conal Keeney capitalising on a poor clearance to smash home, and Boden went in leading 3-8 to 0-10.

After the break, their lead extended to eight points and while both sides had their moments in front of goal, the Dublin side did look fairly comfortably with 15 minutes left. Coolderry proved their mettle, however, hitting back with goals from Declan Parlon and the pierless Carroll.

Indeed, the Offaly side led for the first

time in injury time, only for Paul Ryan to score a free deep into time added on to salvage extra time, with the game tied at 4-17 to 3-20.

And so on it went. Basquel had his third goal in the first half of extra time while Ryan and Carroll continued their impressively efficient exchange of frees.

Boden did lead by four after the first of the two added ten minute periods and looked to have closed the game out before Carroll popped up again with a goal to tie things up and ensure yet another period of extra time. The scores were now tied at 5-22 to 4-25.

Things started to unravel a touch for Coolderry from there as they saw three players dismissed, most critically their main attacking threat Carroll. He was followed from the pitch by Kevin Brady

and goalkeeper Stephen Corcoran for the Offaly side, while Conal Keaney was shown a second yellow for the Dubs.

The numerical advantage was likely a key factor in finally separating the two sides. Boden went three up, before Corcoran – prior to his dismissal – hit a penalty for the Offaly side who simply would not lie down to tie things up again.

Coolderry simply didn’t have enough to continue the battle into the second half, however, and playing an exhausted 14 against 12, Boden finally finished things, notching three more points with no reply.

Boden will need their rest before the next round, when they play Kilkenny side Ballyhale Shamrocks – the most decorated club in Leinster hurling – in the provincial final.

FOOTBALL

Double delight for Lucan youth teams LUCAN Sarsfield’s Under-16A footballers won the Group A Shield Final on Saturday by the narrowest of margins against a spirited Ballymun Kickhams.

The final was played on the neutral St Peregrine’s grounds in Blakestown.

Ballymun shocked Lucan with their aggression and commitment early on.

They were set up defensively and took most of their scores on the break whereas it looked like Lucan were having an off day on the scoring with more wides than conversions.

At half time Lucan were down 0-4 to Ballymun’s 1-5.

Lucan regrouped and kept their heads and came out fighting in the second half.

A goal from Oisin Ryan seven minutes into the second half drew the sides level.

The second half was a battle to the death and it was looking like the sides were heading for extra time.

Lucan held out with the winning score coming from a Sean Casey point.

Ryan ended the tie with an excellent 1-6 to his name while Casey landed 0-2 and Charlie Keher got the other point.

On Sunday, it was the turn of the Lucan Under-15B footballers who won in an even tighter finish against St Pat’s, Palmerstown to win the Division 6 league title.

They won out 3-5 to 1-10 with a free in the last few seconds seeing them to the title.