Dublin Gazette: West Edition

DUBLINMAGAZINE: Bram Stoker Festival

and horribly good Halloween deals– just part of the great contents inside this week PAGE 12

EE FR

DublinGazette OCTOBER 24-30, 2019

West Edition FREE

THE LATEST NEWS & SPORT FROM SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL AREA

Desperate appeal for support

SPORT

SOCCER: Peamount perfect as United hit DLR Waves for eight in Womens League SEE P28

PRETTY IN PINK: Edel Cannon from Lucan, centre, with members of Team Edel during the Great Pink Run with Glanbia, which took place in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on October 19. Over 10,000 men, women and children took part in both the 10K challenge and the 5K fun run across three locations, raising over €600,000 to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness programmes. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

TRAVEL P21

IT’S TIME TO LOOK FOR A CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

Father of murder victim slams gardai PADRAIG CONLON

Find us on Keep reading, keep recycling – thank you

A DEVASTED father from Tallaght has blasted the garda investigation into the murder of his son.

Gerry Daly, originally from Knockmore Grove, told Dublin Gazette that five years after his son Gerry Junior’s body was discovered in a bog in Meath, he is still look-

ing for answers.

Gerry Jr disappeared from his home in Cavan on 26th June 2011 before being found by a farmer in Oristown Bog in Kells on 11th September 2014.

An inquest last year found that he was unlawfully killed, with the cause of death blunt force trauma to the head.

At the inquest, Superintendent Fergus

Traynor, who was a detective inspector at the time of Gerry’s disappearance, said “hundreds of enquiries were made”, and “hundreds of statements” had been taken.

He said the garda investigation into the death was concluded, and there had been no prosecution in the case.

CONTINUES ON PAGE 2

A CLONDALKIN mother of a young girl with a rare and painful skin condition hopes local people will show support by wearing a special butterfly tattoo this week.

SEVEN-year-old Casey Connors from Kilmahuddrick has a severe form of the ‘butterfly skin’ disease EB (epidermolysis bullosa).

SEE PAGE 3

Gardai honoured for bravery A RETIRED Garda and two gardai were honoured at the National Bravery Awards for foiling armed robberies in Saggart and Crumlin leading to the arrests of the perpetrators.

The Bravery awards were set up in 1947 to recognise those who risked their lives to save others and are administered by Comhairle na Mire Gaile – the Deeds of Bravery Council – which is chaired by Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail TD.

SEE PAGE 7

2 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

PICK UP YOUR DublinGazette WEST EDITION

EVERY THURSDAY! at the following locations: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Eurospar - Ballyowen Gala - Rossefayre Centra - Foxborough Centra - Griffeen Topaz Maxol Centra - Lynch’s The Food Centre Spar - Finnstown Lucan Library SuperValu - Lucan Tesco - Hillcrest Spar - Dodsboro Lucan Golf Club SuperValu - Celbridge Tesco - Celbridge Courtyard Hotel Leixlip • SuperValu Leixlip • Clarion Hotel • Neilstown Newsagents • Freynes Chemist Clondalkin • Round Towers GAA Club • Ballyfermot Leisure Centre • Westmanstown • Eurasia Supermarket Fonthill • Marks & Spencer Liffey Valley • B&Q - Liffey Valley • SuperValu - Palmerstown • The Mill Centre • Tesco - Clondalkin • South Dublin County Council • Tallaght Hospital • Tesco - The Square Tallaght • Leisureplex - Tallaght • B&Q - Tallaght • Supervalu Firhouse • Tesco - Liffey Valley • Credit Union Clondalkin Main St • Scientology - Firhouse • Citywest Shopping Centre - (Underground Carpark)

For further information

www.dublingazette.com

01 60 10 240

FATHER BLASTS GARDA INVESTIGATION

‘How can I move on? I want justice, the truth’ FROM PAGE 1

He also said that it was suspected that one person was present at the time of the death, but that there may have been others.

Despite the results of the inquest, Gerry is extremely angry with the garda investigation, and says he believes the whole truth about his son’s murder is not being told.

“For eight years, the gardai told us absolutely nothing,” Gerry told Dublin Gazette.

“I’ve tried for all those years to get any information possible about my son’s death and I was told nothing.

“I was going up and down from Tallaght to Bailieboro every day for two-and-a-half full years after he went missing, and every day they were just telling me they had no information.

“In cases like ours the gardai appoint a liaison officer to help the family, we had one for just five weeks, then suddenly we had none.

“They didn’t even tell me when his body was found, I saw it on the news.

“Then they wouldn’t let me see his body - it was a closed casket.”

Gerry believes his son was murdered by his n e i g h b o u r, e x- g a rd a detective John Kerins,

Gerry Jr disappeared from his home in Cavan in 2011

who was subsequently murdered in his home November 2012.

“They had him in custody, he was questioned as part of the investigation, but they released him,” Gerry said.

“I think more than one person had to have helped move my son’s body from the road to the bog where he was found.

“My son was a big man, there’s no way one person could have carried him themselves, no way.

“All sorts of stuff was said about my son after he disappeared, all of it rubbish.

“It was said he was involved with paramilitaries; well I spoke with an ex paramilitary who

looked into that for me, and he told me categorically that he was never involved with any paramilitary group.

“I was also told he was a drug dealer, that he beat people up. Absolute rubbish! I know my son.

He was no angel, but he was not involved in any of the stuff that he was accused of after he died.

“I’ve basically been told the investigation is over and I should move on. Well I can’t when there are still so many unanswered questions.

“How can I move on? I want justice, I want the truth.”

Dublin Gazette contacted An Garda Siochana, but had not received a reply at the time of going to press.

EDUCATION

Investing in adult learning is a win for everyone involved LIFELONG learning is invaluable in helping adults reach their potential, and everyone has the right to return to education at any time in their lives.

That’s according to Jennifer Wickman from Tallaght, who recently participated in lifelong learning programmes through An Cosan in Jobstown.

She was speaking about her education experience at the recent ‘Learning at Work’ seminar held here in Dublin.

The seminar was organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, as part of the European Agenda for Adult Learning initiative, which promotes adult learning.

It brought together adult learners, employers, adult education providers and policy makers, to explore the benefits and challenges of learning at work through the perspective of learners.

Best practice examples were also offered.

Wickman spoke about the empowering effect of adult education and lifelong learning.

“Community education in my local area in Tallaght, was my first step

back into education,” she said.

“It was a hugely positive experience for me as I gained new skills and improved my confidence.

“Many adult learners are put off pursuing lifelong learning opportunities due to work and family responsibilities.

“Therefore, it is important adult education providers are flexible to help learners balance work, family and education commitments.

“I would encourage any adult considering participating in lifelong learning to do so because it can be a very empowering experience.”

AONTAS CEO, Niamh O’Reilly added: “Investing in adult learning is a winwin for employees and employers.

“The broader outcomes of returning to learning are significant, however, we understand that it can be daunting to return to education so we would encourage, people to look into the education opportunities that are available, including parttime options for employees.”

To find out more contact AONTAS on 1800 303669 or www.onestepup.ie.

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 3

APPEAL: LOCAL PEOPLE URGED TO WEAR A SPECIAL BUTTERFLY TATTOO

Mother seeking support for daughter with ‘Butterfly skin’ PADRAIG CONLON

A CLONDALKIN mother of a young girl with a rare and painful skin condition hopes local people will show support, by wearing a special butterfly tattoo this week.

Seven-year-old Casey Connors from Kilmahuddrick, has a severe form of the ‘butterfly skin’ disease EB (epidermolysis bullosa).

This incredibly painful genetic condition causes skin layers and internal body linings to blister and wound at the slightest touch.

One of only 300 people in Ireland with EB, Casey must be bandaged from almost head to toe to protect her from everyday life.

Casey, who is in first class at St Ronan’s national school in Clondalkin, wants to be able to run and play like other children.

“Casey tries to do things that children without EB can do. She will get on a swing even if it hurts

her and she’ll think about the pain afterwards,” mum Rachel Connors told Dublin Gazette.

Everyday life is difficult for Casey whose body is 80% covered in bandages which must be changed every two days, an extremely painful process which takes several hours.

“This year has been difficult; Casey’s skin broke down and she has wounds on parts of her body that used to be ok.”

Casey had to spend time in hospital this summer, as the baths she must take to prevent infection became too painful.

“She was screaming so badly every time we had to bath her it became impossible,” Rachel said.

“The hospital gave her steroids and new itch medication, but her skin is not as good as it was.”

October 21-27 is National EB Awareness Week and Debra Ireland, the charity that supports EB patients and their families, is

asking people to help.

“Please pick up a Debra Ireland Butterfly Tattoo at any Applegreen service station and text the word BUTTERFLY to 50300 to make a €4 donation,” said Rachel.

“Without funding there is no research and without research we will never find a cure for EB. “Casey knows about EB Awareness Week, it makes her happy to see people wearing butterfly tattoos because it means they have some idea of what she goes through.”

A keen fan of American teen singer and dancer JoJo Casey Connors with her mum Rachel Picture: SUZANNE COLLINS Siwa, Casey is looking forward to attending the singer’s concert Casey before the concert. She is wants to dress like JoJo.” so excited, she’s told everyone in Debra Ireland provides dayin the 3Arena in November.

Debra Ireland helped the fam- school. She absolutely loves JoJo to-day help and support for EB ily secure VIP concert tickets and she’s getting ready to meet patients and their families. The with early access and a very spe- her idol.

Charity also funds research procial treat for Casey.

“She’s got her JoJo bow for her grammes to find better treat“JoJo has agreed to meet hair and her tutu because she ments and possible cures.

TRANSPORT

Concerns for new routes LOCAL People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny says the new Bus Connects plan “shows that People Power has had an impact” but concerns about the new routes for his constituency remain.

“I welcome the fact that some of the concerns of the residents have been addressed and this is clearly down to the significant amount of submissions that were put in to the consultation from our area,” Deputy Kenny said.

“It would appear that Rathcoole will keep its direct service into the city centre. There are still some serious concerns, though. Newcastle will only have a direct service into the city centre at peak times.

“In general, the NTA seems to have paid attention to the huge volume of submissions.

4 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

CAMPAIGN: ONLY 15 REGISTERED CHANGING PLACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Dad leads call for many more changing places PADRAIG CONLON pconlon@dublingazette.com

THE father of a 12-yearold wheelchair user is leading a campaign for more changing places to be installed across Dublin for people with disabilities.

Adriaan Pretorius is dad to Ben, who lives with a rare genetic disorder called SPXBP1, and relies on his dad, mum Dianna and carers for day-to-day assistance.

Campaigning Adriaan is campaigning for more changing places to be installed across Ireland.

There are only 15 reg-

istered changing places across the country, compared to more than 1,300 in the UK. Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Adriaan, from Clonsilla, said many people think that a disabled toilet is enough, but for people like Ben, these toilets are too small, and do not have the right equipment.

He said: “When you have been caring for someone for 12 years, there’s a lot of things you just accept, but as Ben is getting older, it’s more difficult to do things, like changing him.

An example of a changing place.

“People think: ‘There’s

a disabled toilet, that’s fine’, but it’s not. Some 80 to 90% of these people struggle and they don’t go out, and that’s a problem.

Heart-breaking “It’s heart-breaking for me, having two other kids and knowing that they can go out and do what they want, when they want, but with Ben, we have to plan it from the moment he leaves the house. “ H i s l i fe i s re a l l y affected, but it’s not Ben’s fault, it’s the lack of accessibility out there.”

Dublin Gazette asked South Dublin County

These upsetting stills from a video campaign for the Central Remedial Clinic show how Adriaan Pretorius and his son, 12-year-old Ben, are forced to use the floor of a disabled toilet for changing purposes as Dublin, and Ireland, have a pitiful lack of such facilities to meet the needs of many people and their families

Council if they had any plans for the opening of more Changing Places facilities in the local area.

County Architect Eddie Conroy gave us the following response: “All public facilities in Ireland are required to

comply with Part M of the Building Regulations in relation to access and disabled facilities.

“All public buildings

in South Dublin County Council are compliant with Part M. “Changing Places initiative requires enhanced facilities well beyond Part M in terms of floor area, adult changing tables and mechanical hoist.

“There are 12 compliant Changing Facilities in Ireland with a further three step-down facilities.

“South Dublin has an existing step-down facility, including hoist in Clondalkin Leisure Centre similar to the facility in Kells.

Construction “A c h a n g i n g - p l a c e is included in upcoming North Clondalkin Library and Lucan swimming pool, both now under construction.

“Works will begin later this year on a further facility in County Hall, Tallaght. With three full (and one step-down facilities), South Dublin will account for more than a quarter of changing places nationally.

“This hardly constitutes a lack of these facilities.”

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 5

6 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Eábha Adams

Sharon Boggins and Luke Leavy Boggins

Prize winner Lacey McEvoy

Svetlina and Ilnca Czeta with Ceoladh De Burca. Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

Mill Shopping Centre marks in business T

HE Mill Shopping Centre in Clondalkin is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this month with a series of exciting fun family events.

As part of their activities they will have a draw each Saturday for spot prizes from the Centre’s various retailers. There will

be a main draw prize each week with the weekly winners going forward to the Grand Draw on the Bank holiday Monday 28th October. For more details please go to www.millcentre. ie Cllr O’Brien praised the skills and enthusiasm of the girls, as well as the initiative’s great success.

Lauren Reilly

MC Danny O’Connor drawing the weekly winner

Margaret Connors

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 7

AWARDS: FOILED ARMED ROBBERIES IN SAGGART AND CRUMLIN LEADING TO ARRESTS

Gardai honoured for bravery PADRAIG CONLON

A RETIRED Garda and two gardai were honoured at the National Bravery Awards for foiling armed robberies in Saggart and Crumlin leading to the arrests of the perpetrators.

The Bravery awards were set up in 1947 to recognise those who risked their lives to save others and are administered by Comhairle na Mire Gaile – the Deeds of Bravery Council – which is chaired

by Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail TD. Retired Garda Desmond Brennan, Garda D av i d Cu r r iva n a n d Garda Cathal McGeoghan were among 20 people honoured, including one posthumous award, at Friday’s ceremony at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park.

Desmond Brennan was out with his son, a garda who was off-duty at the time, on 6 July 2013 when they heard that a robbery was in progress at Paddy Power Bookmakers nearby in Saggart.

They went to the scene and noticed two men on a motorbike about to leave the area.

They noticed that one of the men appeared to be holding a handgun.

Without hesitation, Mr Brennan and his son approached the motorbike and managed to unbalance it, knocking it on to its side.

They then tackled the two robbers, secured the handgun and restrained the men until the Gardaí arrived.

Retired Garda Brennan was awarded a Certificate of Bravery for his actions.

At 8 . 4 5 p m o n 3 0

November 2015, two men wearing balaclavas and armed with a metal bar and meat cleaver robbed a Spar shop on Clogher Road in Crumlin.

They threatened staff and customers with violence and stole a sum of money before making off in the direction of Sundrive Road.

Garda David Currivan and Garda Cathal McGeoghan were in a patrol car nearby when they were told about the robbery. They pulled up behind the two suspects and Garda McGeoghan ordered them to halt.

The two men raised the ir weapons and advanced towards Garda McGeoghan, who was forced to deploy his pepper spray to defend himself.

The suspects turned and f led while Garda

McGeoghan chased them on foot.

Garda Currivan drove ahead in the patrol car and attempted to block the suspects’ escape routes with the vehicle.

The two men again turned and attempted to assault Garda McGeoghan.

One of the men tried to strike the garda with the metal bar and Garda McGeoghan again deployed his pepper spray and was able to tackle the suspect, disarm him and arrest him.

At this stage, Garda Cu r r iva n ex i te d t h e patrol car to apprehend the second suspect, who then attempted to strike the garda with the meat cleaver without success.

The second suspect then ran at Garda McGeoghan again who deployed his pepper spray

Garda David Currivan with his Bronze National Bravery Award. Picture: maxwellphotography.ie

for a third time to defend himself and retain custody of the first suspect.

The second robber then f led towards Clogher Road and scaled a wall at a house on the road. Garda Currivan pursued the man

but lost sight of him.

The Garda Air Support Unit was called in and the helicopter crew observed the man moving through gardens near Clogher Road. The second suspect was then arrested. All

monies stolen were also recovered.

For their actions, Garda David Currivan and Garda Cathal McGeoghan were each awarded a Bronze Medal and a Certificate of Bravery.

8 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

LOCAL MILESTONE: THE MILL SHOPPING CENTRE

A PROUD RECORD OF RETAIL EXCELLENCE THE Mill Shopping Centre Clondalkin is celebrating 25 great years in business and everyone is invited to the party.

It is a significant milestone in the Centre’s h i s to r y, a n d o n e worth honouring, which is why as part of their celebrations, the centre is giving back to its customers.

Gerry Mulcahy, Centre Manager, p u t s i t s su c c e s s down to a thriving local community.

“To mark the occasion

of the 25th anniversary of the Centre and to say thank you to o u r

customers the centre has been hosting activit i e s t h ro u g h o u t t h e month of October including F a c e p a i n ti n g and

balloonists to delight t h e k i d s, ”

Gerry told Dublin Gazette.

“Three finalists have been confirmed from each of the previous three Saturday’s throughout the month with a further finalist to be drawn this Saturday 26th October at 4pm.

“These finalists will go forward to the Grand Draw on Bank Holiday Monday 28th October.

“FM104 will broadcast from the centre on the day.”

Built on the site of Clondalkin Paper Mills, G e r r y s ays c u s to m ers can choose from an extensive range of quality retail outlets you would expect from a national shopping centre.

“The centre has evolved over the years with new editions such as AnyTime Fitness, The Natural Bakery and stalwarts such as Dunnes Stores, McLoughlins Butchers, Tower Jewellers and Tuthills who have served the community since the centre opened in October 1994,” he said.

“The Mill Shopping Centre has been delighted to serve the community of Clondalkin for the past 25 years.

“We would like to thank our customers for their continued support.

“They are key to a thriving local community.

“Open 7 days a week, with over 35 retailers with dedicated staff, 2.5

“

We would like to thank our customers for their continued support million visits annually, 800 parking spaces the centre is looking forward to the next 25 years looking after our customers.

“With only 61 shop-

ping days to Christmas ensure you Shop Local Shop Better at The Mill Shopping Centre, visit our website www.millcentre.ie.”

CELEBRATES TOWER Jewellers owner Paul Conway says he is proud to have his premises at the Mill Centre and hopes to be around for the next 25 years.

“We’ve been here since day one and are delighted to be still in business.

“We stock a wide range of designer jewellery and watches including Thomas Sabo, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Emporio Armani watches and jewellery.

“All of our staff are from Clondalkin and we specialise in handmade diamond engagement and wedding rings.

“We know how special wedding days are so we give our customers the opportunity to call in to view our wide range of his and hers wedding bands.”

25Years

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 9

IN CLONDALKIN

MCLOUGHLIN Butchers owner Michael McLoughlin says they’re both delighted and grateful to have been feeding the people of Clondalkin since 1994.

“Our team of highly qualified butchers take great care in preparing an array of meat that you won’t get in a supermarket. We work hard at delivering quality and service to our customers. Our beef and lamb are sourced from a small group of dedicated farmers from Wicklow, Carlow and Kildare.

“Our chef prepares and cooks a variety of ready to eat meals on a daily basis, roast beef, turkey, chicken, stew and fresh salads.

“We thank customers for their custom for the past 25 years and look forward to another 25 years. Don’t forget to order custom turkey, ham, beef and lamb from November 1st.”

ANYTIME Fitness is delighted to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Mill Shopping Centre this year.

Having opened up in the centre in 2019, Anytime Fitness has received a huge welcome by the local businesses and members of the community. The 24-hour club operates a strategy of employing as many local people as possible and is delighted to help the Clondalkin community to get healthier and happier through active lifestyles.

The unique franchise has a welcoming and inclusive culture that builds communities. Their mantra is to help Make Healthy Happen, no matter what a person’s starting fitness level is or what their motivations are so there is a clear focus on providing a more inclusive experience to members.

Sign up and receive a free, personalised Get Started Induction Plan before being guided through your own personal fitness journey by professionally trained staff. Visit www.anytimefitness.ie/pass

KAVANAGHS has been established since 1989 and is recognised as Dublin’s leaders in Blinds and Textiles.

Owner Kevin told us they put customer service as a priority.

“Congratulations to The Mill Shopping on 25 years in business,” he said.

“We are celebrating 30 years in business this year ourselves. We offer a huge range in window blinds that are made to order. We also offer a free estimating service and fitting service. Our range of blinds includes; Wooden Venetian blinds, Roller blinds, Vertical blinds, Roman blinds, Aluminum venetian blinds, Motorised blinds and more.

“We also offer a massive range in household textiles including; Duvets, pillows, bed sets, all sizes in towels, door mats, ready made curtains and much much more!!

“Make sure to pop in to see our full range of stock!!

“Also keep an eye on our Facebook page to get the latest offers and promo’s as well as some great competitions.”

10 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

CAMPAIGN: ‘I PLEAD WITH MINISTER FOR HEALTH SIMON HARRIS TO ACT NOW’

Local boys still waiting for Spinraza PADRAIG CONLON

THE decision by the HSE in June to fund the drug Spinraza for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, gave hope to 26 Irish children who live with the condition.

Two of those, Glen McHugh Farrelly and Sam Bailey, live locally in Clondalkin and Rathcoole.

The ir families had campaigned tirelessly for the “miracle drug” Spinraza, as it is clinically effective, and has been proven to work by slowing down the muscle wastage and in many

cases allowing muscle strengthening.

The drug is administered by spinal injection every four months and is currently the only approved treatment available for patients of spinal muscular atrophy.

However, despite the announcement from Minister for Health Simon Harris four months ago that the HSE would fund Spinraza, Glen McHugh Farrelly and Sam Bailey are still waiting to receive the drug.

The drug is administered by spinal injection every four months and is currently the only approved treatment available for

patients of spinal muscular atrophy.

The result of a deficiency of protein called SMN, spinal muscular atrophy affects a child’s muscular development, the earlier the symptoms are noticed, the more severe the type.

Local Independent Cllr Francis Timmons says it is totally “unacceptable” that Glen and Sam are still waiting for their treatment.

“Despite Spinraza being announced on 11th June

by Minister for Health, there has been no Spinraza for Glen in Clondalkin and Sam in Rathcoole,”

SUPPORT

Right to Read award for libraries

Sam Bailey with his father Paul, sister Sarah and Cllr Francis Timmons

Cllr Timmons told Dublin Gazette.

“I am informed that 11 children have received Spinraza since approval, but I believe from families that this is not the case and that the only children getting Spinraza are the type ones, who where already getting Spinraza before

approving it for the other 25 children in June this year.

“This is totally unacceptable and an added urgency in that Glen is 18 in two weeks.

“I plead with Minister Harris to act urgently to ensure both Glen and Sam and all others living with

SMA get Spinraza now!

“I am putting down an emergency motion on this at the Clondalkin area meeting, I have also written to the Minister.

“I plead with the Minister for Health Simon Harris to act now and deliver on his promise without delay.”

SOUTH Dublin Libraries have received the Right to Read Champion Award in recognition of their services in the area of literacy support.

All South Dublin Library branches have participated in the Right to Read programmes since they began in 2017, such as Spring into Storytime, Family Time at the Library, the Summer Stars Reading Programme and most recently, Children’s Book Festival.

Children’s Book Festival 2019 continues across South Dublin Libraries until the end of October, with lots of fun (and spooky!) events taking place next week during the mid-term break.

Watch out for Family Time at the Library in December

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 11

GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Terry Hopper and Race Director Pat Brophy

Sandra Lynch and Niamh Kilcullen

Claire Greaney, Caoimhe Smyth and Rebecca Reade. Pictures: Simon Peare

Mary and Max Preston

Griffeen junior parkrun is a hit with local children

W

ELL done to all the children who turned up to the Griffeen junior parkrun at Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan, last week. The run is a 2k event for juniors only (4-14 year olds). The event is free and the aim is to have fun and join in whatever your pace. Griffeen junior parkrun takes place every week on at Sunday at 9:30am, please register before your first visit.

Ken, Maria and Annabelle O’Toole

Seimi and Tom Anglim

12 DUBLIN GAZETTE 24 October 2019

DUBLIN

Time to start looking for a great Christmas holiday... P21

MAGAZINE

OVERCOOKED SEQUEL HONDA HYBRID IS A GREAT MISSING THE MAGIC P14 BLEND OF POWER, STYLE P20

LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

WAKING UP TO THE REALITIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Food sustainability could help end global hunger PADRAIG CONLON

WELL-KNOWN cookery author, Roz Purcell was one of the speakers at a recent event about the importance of food sustainability and its role in ending global hunger.

Right now, 842 million people worldwide are hungry, more than the entire population of Europe, with 827 million of these living in developing countries.

World Vision Ireland, a child-centred overseas aid agency, is encouraging sustainable food consumption, so people can play a local part in ending a global problem.

Despite significant progress made in recent decades, global hunger has regressed to levels last seen over a decade ago.

Ongoing conflict, climate change and rising food prices are circumstances outside of parents’ control and yet, these are the primary reasons why it is becoming harder and harder for parents to feed their children in many countries across the world.

A recent cooking and information evening, called ‘Bring to the Table’

was run by World Vision Ireland and held at the Smock Alley Theatre.

It focused on food sustainability and nutrition concerns with an expert panel over a unique, threecourse dinner.

Each course was prepared using ingredients available in either a developing country, a refugee camp, or made with sustainable Irish foods.

The expert panel included sustainability chef Conor Spacey; cookery author, Roz Purcell; immigrant activist, Ellie Kisyombe; Zimbabwean farmer, Elizabeth Gwewo; and World Vision Ireland’s Programmes Director, Maurice Sadlier.

“It was amazing seeing so many people talking about food sustainability in one room,” Roz Purcell said following the event.

“I think people are really waking up to the realities of climate change.

“Its devastating environmental impacts include crop failure, food shortages, drought and displaced communities.

“I’m thrilled to be able to talk about an issue I’m really passionate about, and to look at positive solutions we can all make in our daily

PICTURED with Roz Purcell are speakers, from left, Maurice Sadlier, World Vision Ireland, Elizabeth Gwewo, a small holder farmer in the Guruve District Zimbabwe, Conor Spacey, Foodspace and Chiefs Manifesto, Ellie Kisyombe, Our Table, and Rumbidzai Mtetwa, World Vision Zimbabwe. Picture: Stedman Photography

cooking routines, to improve our food sustainability.”

Also speaking following the event, Conor Spacey said: “It’s not just about giving a community food for an indefinite amount of time.

“It’s about encouraging sustainable food growth, cooking and teaching. Sustainable development has positive environmental and economic effects, with better consumption and production alignment.

“It also has a positive human impact. If implemented correctly

on an international scale, it means that no parent will have to see their children go to bed at night, hungry.”

The ‘Bring to the Table’ event was a part of the Irish Aid public engagement work.

World Vision Ireland’s HungerFree campaign is supported by Irish Aid. It will run until the end of October, focusing on food sustainability and global hunger.

For more information, follow World Vision Ireland on Twitter - @ WorldVisionIre

24 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 13

14 DUBLIN GAZETTE 24 October 2019

ENTERTAINMENT

WELL WORTH WATCHING OUT FOR

CINEMA | UNNECESSARY SEQUEL TO THE SMASH-HIT 2014 FILM

Overcooked sequel is missing the magic SHANE DILLON

I HAD a film review in the bag from Dublin, but for an exotic change here’s one filed all the way from a holiday in London instead, where a certain blockbuster sequel has winged its way to Leicester Square.

And a holiday (from reality) somewhere truly exotic (a dark fantasy land) is once again the order of the day for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Cert 12A, 119 mins), the somewhat unnecessary sequel to the smash-hit 2014 film.

While it won’t surprise anyone that the Hollywood bean counters have delivered a slightly tardy sequel, the film’s approach is something that won’t please everyone.

Much as with the eponymous first film, human relationships and emotion, filtered through an otherworldly being’s frame of reference, are at the heart of Mal 2 (a title shortcut I trust you’ll forgive).

Now fully grown up, the human princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) plans to marry her true love, Philip (Henry Dickinson), and needs but her fairy godmother Maleficent’s (Angelina Jolie) blessing and support to get her own fairytale ending.

Fat chance of that, however, as the same tensions between the human and fairy world that underpinned the first film are very much at the heart of this film.

Indeed, a bitter falling out between Maleficent and the prince’s wary parents soon has the mutual intense distrust

held by the human and magical realms for each other spiralling out of control.

In short, war beckons - a war that, this time, fairies and even Maleficent herself can’t overcome.

As the Mal 2 trailers - again giving away too much - have revealed, Maleficent soon dis-

Angelina Jolie is back in this follow-up, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

covers other creatures similar to herself who hint at a greater destiny than even she had expected.

The stakes couldn’t be any higher, with war between the realms, a dark destiny to discover, and Aurora’s future happiness at stake...

That’s a good chunk of the film’s plot to chuck in; more than I’d prefer, but the trailers, ah, the trailers...

There’s a lot more than this to take in, but it’s too much, frankly, for what should have stayed a relatively simple tale about Maleficent’s growth as a character, or deeper development.

Instead, there’s a reliance on ugly CG violence and battles that detract, sometimes confusingly, from the core narrative at the heart of the film.

As Maleficent, Jodie is again great, and there’s some pretty solid support work here across the board.

However, bored is what you could be, because this dark, muddled mess isn’t quite worth getting in a flap over.

Despite the cast’s best efforts, this overcooked sequel is just missing the magic of the first film, and isn’t fairy well done....

Verdict: 5/10

DEATH | ROBERT FOSTER

A charismatic actor able to play light and dark with equal skill SHANE DILLON

WHETHER exuding an everyman decency or with occasional moves into darker roles, the late Robert Foster (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) proved an ever reliable actors-actor for a huge range of directors to turn to.

Popping up in everything from Breaking Bad to Twin Peaks on the small screen, to regular appearances in critically panned and critically acclaimed titles, Foster’s increasingly weathered face had a natural charm and charisma.

Successes in the 1960s and 1970s never quite materialised into the leading man roles he might have expected, with a key role in Disney’s The Black Hole (1979) marking the start of an era marked with forgettable B-movie fare.

However, the mid to late 1990s proved kinder to Foster, with Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie

Brown (1997) putting him firmly back on the map.

From then on, Foster popped up in a steady stream of films and roles which drew audience or critical acclaim, and often both.

His hangdog face and charismatic persona saw several directors turn to him when they needed a striking character actor with a dash of gravitas, with Foster proving a regular in David Lynch’s projects.

A recent lead role in Lynch’s Twin Peaks: The Return brought him to new audiences, with his final role proving to be in the just released El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, which was released on the day of his death.

The living battle a range of issues, while Robbie reaches his final end WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

PAUL discovers that Hughie is drinking again, with him and Barry closing down McCoys for the day so they can talk Hughie out of his stupor.

Barry accuses Paul of cheating Hughie out of McCoys.

When Hughie wakes from his drunken slumber, Barry sees just how worn down he is. Hughie is appalled when Barry reminds him of his deal with Paul.

Katy agrees to meet Ciaran, on condition he let Rose go, while Eoghan waits for news.

Katy sneaks out to meet Ciaran but Tessa finds out about the plan and insists on going with her. Katy and Tessa arrive at the squat – but Ciaran draws a weapon on the women.

Yates and Eoghan realise Tessa didn’t pick up Fionn from a Halloween party, while at the squat, Katy tricks Ciaran into putting down the knife.

Tessa manages to grab the knife, but Ciaran overpowers her, with Rose managing to escape.

Katy comes up with a plan to escape, with Tessa putting

the plan into action. Katy persuades Tessa to tell Ciaran what he wants to hear, but Tessa is unable to go through with it.

Carol hides her dire financial situation but Ray notices her stress, especially when she shows no interest in the arrival of Robbie’s ashes.

Eventually, she tells Nora the financial problems Robbie has left behind. Carol and Nora make their final plans for Robbie, and Carol discloses where Robbie wanted his ashes scattered.

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

Nora manages to scatter Robbie’s ashes, despite her grief

24 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 15

16 DUBLIN GAZETTE 24 October 2019

24 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 17

DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Girl (10) praised I N F O R M AT I O N for refusing to Heritage House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240 Dublin Gazette Newspapers publishes four weekly quality free titles, covering the latest news, sport, entertainment and lifestyle from the four local authority areas of Dublin

C O N TA C T S Managing Director: Michael McGovern mmcgovern@dublingazette.com Commercial Director: Liz Ferris lferris@dublingazette.com Group Editor: Patrick Finnegan pfinnegan@dublingazette.com Deputy Group Editor & Travel Editor: Shane Dillon sdillon@dublingazette.com Sports Editor: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com Production Editor: Jessica Maile jmaile@dublingazette.com Picture Editor: Alison O’Hanlon picturedesk@dublingazette.com Online & Style Editor: Rachel D’Arcy rdarcy@dublingazette.com Advertising Sales:

01 - 6010240 sales@dublingazette.com

FIND US ON

www.dublingazette.com Dublin Gazette Newspapers Ltd. Terms and Conditions for acceptance of advertisements Reserve the right to omit or suspend or alter any advertisement(s) in any of its publications. We also decline any responsibility in the event of one or more of a series of advertisements being omitted for any reason whatever, nor do we accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement. If your advertisement appears incorrectly, contact the Advertising Department immediately, as responsibility cannot be accepted for more than one week’s incorrect insertion. Responsibility cannot be accepted if the complaint is made more than two weeks after insertion. If one places an advertisement for more than one week and then cancels it after the first week, no refund or credit will be given for weeks cancelled. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the Proprietors against any liability for any civil action arising out of the publication of the advertisement or any other matter printed or published in the City Gazette, Fingal Gazette, South Gazette and West Gazette. The placing of an order or contract will be deemed an acceptance of these conditions.

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

Spookily good fun

answer ‘rude’ maths question

A 10-year-old girl has been praised for how she handled an ‘offensive’ maths question.

Rhythm Pacheco was working on her maths homework when she came across a question where she was shown the weight of three students. She was asked to find out how much heavier Isabel weighted compared to Sue. Rhythm wrote on the paper: “What!!!!

This is offensive! Sorry I won’t right (write), this is rood (rude).”

Her mum saw her homework and posted it online proudly which received a huge response praising the student.

The pupil from Utah told Today.com that she was initially worried about how her teacher would react.

In a letter to her teacher, she said: “I don’t want to be rude, but I don’t think that math problem was very nice because that’s judging people’s weight.

Also, the reason I did not do the sentence is because I just don’t think that’s nice. Love Rhythm,” she said.

People loved Rhythm’s response.

Her concern that the question could be damaging to young girls who may already feel insecure about their bodies flooded her parents with pride.

“Rhythm’s dad and I were extremely proud of Rhythm for listening to her gut instincts and standing up for what is right,” said Naomi.

“Rhythm’s teacher was so responsive and handled the situation with such care. She told her she understands how she would be upset about this and that she didn’t have to write out the answer.”

Others were quick to praise the youngster, with one writing on Facebook : “Way to go Rhythm! Love how strong of a person you are at a young age. This will serve you well in life.”

PICTURE shows Nathan McCabe (Cabra; Eric Moore (Rialto) and Fiadh Mae Walsh (Phibsboro) as ghostly Victorian children in St Patrick’s Park to launch the Bram Stoker Festival. Bram Stoker Festival celebrates the supernatural, the thrill of Samhain and the legacy of one of Ireland’s most treasured authors this October Bank Holiday Weekend. The four-day festival starts on October 25. www.bramstokerfestival.com Pictures: JULIEN BEHAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Damn girl, are you the Angelus?

Because I’d like you to give me a bell sometime.

I’m at an open mic and a guy after making a graphic sex joke said “sorry mum” and then a quiet, slightly disappointed voice at the back sighed and said “...its okay” @meladoodle

DOCTORS have taken part in a very delicate operation to remove a tweezers from inside a man’s penis.

The 22-year-old patient, who has not been named, presented himself to a clinic in Saudi Arabia and told doctors that he inserted the foreign objects into his urethra four years ago.

He claimed he did not suffer any pain and has been able to pass urine normally since X-rays showed a metal forceps

approximately 8 centimetres length in the anterior urethra.

To stop any damage to the urethra, doctors applied pressure on either side of the penis to keep the tweezers closed while squeezing them out from the base of the shaft.

The doctors said the procedure was a success: “At the end of the procedure, no urethral catheter was inserted, the patient voided well and went home post procedure.

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Petra, a stunning six-year-old female husky who gave birth to a litter of beautiful puppies in the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre and was a great mum.

She has waved her puppies off to their loving new homes and now it’s this stunning dog’s turn to find hers.

Petra can be very affectionate and adores cuddles. She will need some help in keeping all four paws on the ground though, because she can be quite bouncy!

TOP TWEETS... TOP TWEETS... TOP TWEETS...

@TVsCarlKinsella

Man had tweezers stuck in his penis

Petra can be nervous around men, so any introductions will have to be done slowly. She is looking for adopters that are home for a lot of the day, as she can find being on her own quite worrying.

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

petra

“The patient was recommended to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but he refused.

The patient did not follow up with the outpatient department.”

In their report, doctors said the most common reason for self-insertion is sexual gratification.

They added that they patients often don’t ask for medical help as they feel guilty and humiliated.

Pope accidentally tags NFL team in tweet An NFL team were delighted to get a message of support off the Pope ahead of a big match this month.

Pope Francis’s account accidentally tweeted support for the New Orleans Saints, and the team went on to win their Sunday game with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Pope meant to tell his followers to give thanks for the new saints, who were being canonised in a ceremony in the Vatican on Sunday, 14th October, but Twitter took his “#Saints” message and automatically added the team’s logo.

His message added: “They walked by faith and now we invoke their intercession.”

The tweet went viral, with many people in the US noticing the Pontiff’s apparent blessing of the Louisiana team.

The Saints, who won their game 13-6, thanked the Vatican for the support after the game.

“Couldn’t lose after this. #Blessed and highly favored,” the team tweeted.

Pope Francis is yet to respond to the jokes but were sure he has taken it all in good faith.

BITS & BOBS Please help.

My husband just started running. He runs in jeans. With a belt. I don’t have anyone I can talk to about this. I am so alone. @TrondyNewman

Dear Slim, I wrote you but you still aint callin, wont be able to chat next week, we’re heading to Trabolgan @Stephenlough95

18 DUBLIN GAZETTE 24 October 2019

HOME & STYLE

FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Get Saturday night glam with the new Una Edit from Littlewoods Ireland LITTLEWOODS IRELAND have teamed up with Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy to unveil a capsule collection of eight Autumn/Winter 2019 looks featuring own brand V by Very, as well as a selection of high-street favourites. #TheUnaEdit showcases a snapshot of Una’s curated looks perfect to layer up or down leading into Autumn/Winter.

Una has handpicked styles from the seasons key fabrics and textures that will inject a flavour of colourful excitement into Autumnal palettes with a blend of rich jewel tones including velvet emerald green, burgundy corduroy and metal-

lic teal.

Commenting on the edit, Una said: “I am delighted to have launched my edit with Littlewoods Ireland. I have always loved fashion so it’s amazing to have my own capsule collection that reflects my style.

“All of the pieces are so versatile so there is something for everyone whether you want to look smart out shopping with the kids or on a glam night out. I love high street brands so some of my favourites are featured too including V by Very, River Island, Warehouse and Oasis.”

The edit is available from littlewoodsireland.ie.

Perfect Shine Lipstick €3.80

h lus .10

€3

What the fake! Mascara €4.40

eB

Th

Epic Sunset Eyeshadow Palette €11.95

Hydrating & Perfecting Primer €4.80

The Essence of autumn is here Sunset palette, with

priced in a way that will

colours reminiscent

have you looking fab

A NEW SEASON means

of something from a

without denting your

a change of weather, a

higher end department

pocket.

different landscape -

store brand - and the

and brand new make up

pigment is there, too!

 Rachel D’Arcy

Primers and highlighting drops

For lipstick fans,

are also on the menu

an updated version of

this season, ensuring

who likes to keep up

Essence’s cult lipliners

longevity through your

with the latest beauty

will hit shelves this

working day - or dare

trends, but can’t

month, in addition to

I say it - Christmas

afford to fork out

a range of gorgeous

Party season, which is

hundreds each season,

Autumn ready shades

just around the corner!

have no fear - Essence

in the Perfect Shine

They also have a new

is here.

lipstick line.

fixing powder in their

and fashion collections.

If you’re someone

The low cost beauty

Essence are also

All About Matt range

brand just released

growing their offering

to keep you picture

their Autumn / Winter

of ‘face’ products this

perfect.

beauty collection, with

collection with the

products that pack

‘Crystal Power’ blush

products, in addition to

a punch in terms of

palette, a range of

their continuous range,

quality and colour, too.

new blush single-pan

are available from

Some of the stars of the

shades, highlighers

select Penneys stores

show include the Epic

and a contouring kit, all

and chemists.

All the new Essence

 Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor A NEW RANGE OF KIDS CLOTHING has just been launched by Dubliner Kim Berg, using ethically sourced fabrics, all designed at her home in Sandymount.

Fancy Fawn has been in the works for over two years, and aims to encourage parents to buy ethically sourced clothing for children

made from quality, durable fabrics that will last long enough to be handed down.

“I have always been a creative type, always sketching and drawing, and since I had my first child five years ago, the idea of launching my own children’s fashion label has been a dream of mine. I wanted the clothes to be responsibly made, with low waste, so any leftover material is made into matching hair scrunchies which can be bought on the website for €6.00 each,” says Kim. “I want to encourage people to buy clothes that are sustainably sourced, long lasting pieces, without compromising on style and quality. I have also been very hands on when it comes to production. I worked with a team that specialises in fashion start-ups. These clothes are ethically made with oeko-tex certified fabrics that will endure the wear and tear, slow fashion so to speak, that will take kids from playground to party.”

The new range consists of eight dresses and a gender-neutral black sweater, with the age range going from 18 months up to eight years.

The clothing is delivered in eco-friendly, biodegradable packaging also The collection is available at www.fancyfawn. ie, with prices ranging from €5 for a scrunchie to €25 for the sweater, and €35 for the dresses.

24 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 19

A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FARE RECIPE

McVitie’s and Tesco team up to help Temple Street

Horribly delicious mini cakes

HALLOWEEN is creeping up on us, and with pumpkins galore in the supermarkets, here is a festive Pumpkin Mini Cakes recipe (to serve six) to sink your teeth into.

Catherine Fulvio’s Halloween Pumpkin Mini Cakes are soft and fluffy in the inside, with a decadent festive topping to impress all your spooky guests.

There’re no tricks here, just a treat!

Ingredients For the cake sponge • 100g Siucra Rich Dark Sugar • 120g unsalted butter, softened • 2 eggs • 150g self-raising flour • 70g dark chocolate, melted • 3 tbsp milk For the filling

• 120g butter • 200g Siucra Icing Sugar

• 4 tbsp cocoa powder • Quarter tsp ground cinnamon • 1 orange, zest only

Siucra Roll Out Icing, for the stems and leaves of the pumpkins • Orange colouring • Gold shimmer dust (optional) • Materials – mini bundt baking tray Preparation • Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan160C/Gas mark 4. Make sure the mini bundt cake tray is well greased.

• To make the cupcakes, cream the Siucra Rich Dark Sugar and butter until pale and fluffy. Whisk in the eggs.

• Fold in the flour, melted chocolate and milk to form a batter.

• Spoon the mixture into the tray and bake for about 8 to 11 minutes until

HERE’S a great opportunity to buy yourself a pack of biscuits guilt-free, as Tesco Ireland and McVitie’s are teaming up to help Temple Street.

Both brands will donate 10 cent to the hospital for every pack of McVitie’s biscuits sold in Tesco stores and online over the next few weeks,

cooked (when a skewer is inserted in and it comes out clean).

• Allow them to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a rack to cool completely before sandwiching them together.

• To make the butter cream, cream the butter, Siucra Icing Sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and orange zest together until smooth and light.

• To assemble, when the cakes are cold, to form a “pumpkin”, sandwich the bases of two mini cakes together with the buttercream.

• Knead an orange colour paste into the Siucra Roll Out Icing Sugar. Shape out six pumpkin stems and leaves to decorate the cakes.

• Place on the ‘pumpkins’ and dust with golden shimmer.

• Serve and enjoy!

Happy to be a blue brand’s ambassador NOUGHTIES pop sensation Duncan James, from boyband Blue, was in Dublin earlier this month to launch Innocent’s new blue juice.

The ambassador for the drinks company unveiled a statue of himself on South King Street to promote the launch.

The Innocent Plus range is

FOOD & DRINK

made with fruit and vegetables, is high in vitamins and counts as one of your ‘five a day’.

Bolt From The Blue is made from apple, guava, coconut water and a dash of spirulina, which gives the drink its signature blue colour, with Duncan from Blue delighted to be chosen as its ambassador (right).

until November 12.

The money raised will help Temple Street to purchase eight new beds and mattresses for a vital new ward, which consists of eight isolation rooms for treating Temple Street’s most vulnerable patients.

Emma Barrett, of Temple Street Foundation, said:

“We’re so grateful to Tesco Ireland and McVitie’s for their support.

“Every pack sold will play its part in helping us to continue to provide lifesaving treatment and facilities for sick children in Ireland.”

Temple Street has been Tesco Ireland’s charity partner since October 2014 and, to date, Tesco Ireland has raised €4.5 million in aid of the brave little heroes of Temple Street.

20 DUBLIN GAZETTE 24 October 2019

MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

The CR-V Hybrid offers a remarkable range of features, alongside notable style and power

Honda hybrid Audi RS 4 Avant sees is a great blend an impressive update of power, style front and rear and a rear view camera.

Other features include leather multi-function steering wheel, Honda CONNECT (featuring Garmin Navigation, 7” touchscreen, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, internet radio, Aha app integration and internet browsing), and an auto-dimming rear view

while the standard dual rack and pinion electric AN ALL-NEW version of power steering allows the ‘World’s Best-Selling for precise responses to SUV’, the Honda CR-V, steering inputs. was launched on to the Capable of a top speed Irish market in 2018, and of 180km/h, the petcomprises a petrol-only rol/electric powertrain engine, or a petrol/elechas the ability to sprint tric Hybrid version. from 0-100km/h in just There are four variants 9.2-seconds (or in as little in the new CR-V Hybrid as 8.8-seconds in 2WD model line-up – Comguise). fort, Lifestyle, Fuel consumpElegance, and tion as low as Executive.

5.5l/100km All models (51.4mpg) is pos(except the rangesible on a comtopping Execubined fuel econtive model) are omy cycle, with available with a this dropping to 2WD drivetrain, an even more with 4WD availimpressive figure able in all but the of 5.3l/100km entry-level Com(53.3mpg) for the 1) ‘World’s Best-Selling SUV’ fort model, with a 2WD drivetrain.

2) Petrol-electric powertrain technologicallyIn most urban 3) Honda sensing as standard advanced e-CVT driving situa4) 2WD or 4WD (model dependent) transmission tions, the CR-V 5) On sale now standard across Hybrid will shufthe entire CR-V f le between Hybrid range. mirror – and muc h more.

Hybrid Drive and EV My review car was Producing 181bhp Drive for optimum effia Honda CR-V 2.0-litre (184PS) and a healthy ciency.

Hybrid i-MMD 184PS 315Nm of torque, my Pricing for the new 4WD e-CVT. review car performed Honda CR-V Hybrid Key standard equip- admirably on a variety of starts at €38,000 (exment includes 18” alloy road surfaces. delivery), with my review wheels, rain-sensing With Multi-Link sus- car specification priced at windscreen wipers, elec- pension up front, and €49,500. Annual road tax trically operated and MacPherson struts at for the CR-V Hybrid 2WD folding exterior mirrors, the rear, the car felt con- is just €200, with the dual automatic climate fident, composed and 4WD drivetrain seeing an control, parking sensors agile in equal measure, annual road tax of €270.

DECLAN GLYNN

FACT BOX

AUDI Sport GmbH has fine-tuned many details of the RS 4 Avant, which was newly introduced in September, 2017.

The newly-designed front section and the sporty interior, with the new MMI touch operating system, underlines the athletic aspirations of the successful model, which has a legendary line of ancestors.

The high-torque twin-turbo V6 with a power output of 450 bhp applies an impressive 600Nm of torque to the crankshaft in a broad engine speed range, from 1,900 to 5,000 rpm.

The front section of the new RS 4 Avant has been completely redesigned, differing considerably from the A4 Avant, with the Singleframe wider and flatter compared to the base model. The RS 4 Avant also comes with 20-inch Audi Sport wheels as standard.

The shape of the LED headlights of the RS 4 Avant has also been

redesigned; the optional matrix LED headlights, with darkened bezels, complete the revised appearance of the high-performance Avant and differentiate it within the A4 family.

The wheel arches, with the quattro blisters located above, are 30 millimetres wider at the front and back compared to the Audi A4 Avant.

Gloss black design elements positioned right next to the headlights underline the width of the new RS 4 Avant.

With the 2.9 TFSI twin-turbo V6, Audi Sport GmbH is building on the legendary 2.7 litre V6 of the first RS 4 Avant from 1999, and now outputs 450 hp, which equals an output of 155.5 hp per litre.

This allows the RS 4 Avant to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. The TFSI engine weighs just 182 kgs, which is 31 kgs less than the V8 engine in the predecessor model from 2012.

The twin-turbo V6 applies an

impressive 600 Nm of torque to the crankshaft in a broad engine speed range from 1,900 to 5,000 rpm.

The 10.1 inch MMI touch display is the control centre of the new operating system, located in the centre of the instrument panel and tilted slightly toward the driver.

The MMI touch display provides acoustic feedback and takes over the functions of the previous rotary pushbutton on the centre console.

The driver can use the RS monitor to call up an overview of drive system component temperatures, maximum g-forces and information regarding tire pressures and temperatures.

In the Audi virtual cockpit, special RS displays provide information on tyre pressure, torque, power output, engine oil temperature, lap timings, acceleration measurements and g-forces.

The new RS 4 Avant is available in Audi dealerships from December.

Volkswagen rolls out official 2020 offers strategy

VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles has launched its 2020 offers strategy, offering 0% HP on specific models across the range, along with an upgrade bonus of up to €4,000.

On top of these marketleading offers the brand also has its own lease prod-

uct where customers can pay a monthly lease with no deposit, starting from €248 per month.

The brand is the only Irish manufacturer to offer a commercial PCP solution which will guarantee the residual value of a vehicle after 36 months of use.

Service and maintenance are also available, from €18.99 per month, with the brand’s newly launched service plans.

The brand enters 2020

with a target of further growth following a record year in 2019, with The Caddy currently Ireland best-selling commercial vehicle.

24 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 21

latitude&longitude

GETTING OUT AND ABOUT

TRAVEL

SLEIGH HO, HI HO

IT’S OFF TO A GREAT CHRISTMASSY HOLIDAY YOU’LL GO

Spook-tacular fireworks will light up Enniskillen skies

Happy halloween fun for all visitors to Fermanagh WITH Halloween just around the corner, there are some horribly good deals and events taking place all around the country.

So, why not take your boys and ghouls, or even just yourself, out of the city and head north, to fabulous Fermanagh?

After all, you could soon be there in two shakes of a witch’s broom, with a range of attractions across the region laying on some frightfully good events for daytrippers or tourists visiting the region. Here are some of our favourites, and no bones about it...

Enniskillen Castle (above) promises some otherworldly entertainment on October 31 as it marks half a century since man first set foot on the moon with a Space Age Halloween fireworks display due to light up the night skies.

Taking place in Broadmeadow, Enniskillen from 6pm and featuring a Space Age Halloween Fancy Dress Party, lots of games and fun rides, there’ll be lots to see and enjoy until the fireworks display at 8pm, which any passing witches or astronauts will surely enjoy.

Marble Arch Caves will leave spelunkers spellbound if they visit its spook-tacular caves system, which will see some creepy characters abound at the famous caves.

If heading underground for your thrills isn’t quite for you, Florence Court will have a fun-filled family afternoon at the Hallowe’en Fest and Craft Fair on October 27.

There’ll be lots of ghostly activities on offer at the beautiful Georgian mansion, including craft stalls, spooky trails, live music and face painting.

For further information on all these events – and a wider range of places to stay with a variety of rates – just see www.fermanaghlakelands.com/ timeforfermanagh.

Dig into the wonders of Marble Arch Caves

Travel Department offers festive fun in wildly different destinations – why not visit a Dusseldorf Christmas Market, The Algarve or Lake Garda?

SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor IT’S BEGINNING to look a lot like – well, just before Hallowe’en, to be honest, but now’s the time to start looking around to book a great Christmas holiday.

Mid October can be the optimum time to bag a real bargain if you’re looking for a dream staycation, or to find a perfect Christmas break.

This week, here are a few early Christmas crackers to look out for, starting close to home before moving farther afield.

First up, and The K Club needs no introduction, with the 5-star country resort (see pics, right) set practically a bauble’s throw away in Kildare wowing all year round, not just at Christmas.

However, Christmas is arguably when The K Club is at its most magical, welcoming guests looking for an extra-special treat close to home, or those simply looking to relax away from it all.

Families are well catered

for, with a certain Mr S Claus calling to the hotel, while activities for kids will keep them entertained.

Adults, meanwhile, can expect the very best of pampering, courtesy of the resort’s award-winning spa, and much more besides.

An opulent, ultra-luxurious two-night family Christmas at The K Club starts from €995 per night, with i n te rc o n n e c t i n g family rooms for an additional €200 per night for up to two children, with all meals included for each child.

For further information, see www. kclub.ie.

H o w e v e r, i f you’re looking for a Christmas break away from Ireland, why not consider turning to Travel Department?

Its experts are well used to sending Irish holidaymakers away

to dream holidays with the best of snow and ice, or sun and sand, with Christmas breaks to cater for the coollest of getways and the warmest of welcomes.

Take to German waters for the Christmas Rhine River Cruise (CologneCologne), which

The K Club, Co Kildare

should be very enthralling. Visit Cologne, Dusseldorf, Koblenz, Strasbourg and Mainz along your cruise.

Stop in Speyer where you will have free time to explore the former imperial town or attend Christmas mass before a Christmas party onboard the ship with dinner and entertainment.

Departing December 22, this holiday is fullboard, with free time to visit various Christmas markets.

A l t e r n a tively, plump for Christmas in the Algarve departing Algarve, to Faro on December 19 for seven nights.

Visit nearby Spain where you will journey to the city of Seville to take a guided tour, visiting the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the Jewish Quarter and Maria Luisa Park.

On Christmas Eve, enjoy a festive feast at your hotel, and enjoy a sumptuous Christmas Day dinner.

This half-board, excursion-inclusive holiday is also available as a Solo Traveller option (with no single supplement) for those who wish to travel alone.

Last but not least, Lake Garda needs no introduction to Irish holidaymakers. Fly to Italy on December 20/22, and relax in the beautiful town of Riva del Garda for seven nights.

Take a trip to Venice and explore its truly vast range of historic canals, piazzas and bridges.

Spend the day in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Verona and visit Juliet’s Balcony, and explore the cultural melting pot of Bolzano.

On Christmas Day, enjoy a festive Christmas lunch and a sumptuous candlelit Christmas dinner.

For full prices, details and conditions of these trips, see www.traveldepartment.ie or call 01 637 1600.

22 DUBLIN GAZETTE 24 October 2019

DUBLIN SENIORS

This week, we look at Power of Attorney, Inheritance Tax CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN...JUST FOR FUN! and the dangers of boredom during retirement

What is a Power of Attorney and what you need to know POWER of attorney is a legal device in Ireland that allows another specially appointed person, (the attorney) to take actions on the donor’s behalf, if he/she is absent, abroad or incapacitated through illness.

In a larger sense, power of attorney is just one of the legal arrangements that you can make during your lifetime, in the event you become incapacitated or unable to deal with your affairs.

There are two types of power of attorney allowed under Irish law: A power of attorney can be specific (limited to a particular purpose, for example, sale of your house in your absence) or general (entitling the attorney to do almost everything that you yourself could do).

For example, it may allow the attorney to take a wide range of actions on the donor’s behalf in relation to property, business, and financial affairs.

He/she may make payments from the specified accounts, make appropriate provision for any specified person’s needs, and make appropriate gifts to the donor’s relations or friends.

You do not require a solicitor to create a general power of attorney. It can be created when signed either by you, or at your direction and in the presence of a witness.

However, it is advisable to get legal advice before you sign a form appointing someone else to manage your affairs. You can appoint anyone you wish to be your attorney.

Enduring power of attorney An enduring power of attorney (EPA) also allows the attorney to make “personal care decisions” on the donor’s behalf once he/she is no longer fully mentally capable of taking decisions themselves.

Personal care decisions may include deciding where and with whom the donor will live, who he/she should see or not see and what training or rehabilitation he/she should get.

However, if the donor wants, he/she can specifically exclude any of these powers when setting up the power of attorney or can make the attorney’s powers subject to any reasonable conditions and restrictions.

You can appoint anyone you wish to be your attorney, including a spouse, civil partner, family member, friend, colleague, etc. The procedure for creating an enduring power of attorney is much more complex than that for creating a general power of attorney.

For more details, you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre, which provides a free and confidential service.

Retirees should be wary of falling into bad habits THE Retirement Planning Council of Ireland (RPCI) cautions retirees to be wary of slipping into binge drinking and overeating when they retire.

RPCI said that not having to get up the next morning, means people might have a few more drinks than they did when they were working, and it’s not just a small glass of wine, with 52% of men over 55 who drink, will binge drink.

The average worker gets back 50 hours per week in retirement. With nothing planned in retirement, people can find themselves bored and snacking away the day.

Establishing new habits when retiring is essential in helping to stay healthy into old age, and the independent body notes that enlisting in new healthy hobbies are essential, so that retirees don’t drift into unhealthy patterns that will negatively impact health and quality of life.

“

Dietitian and healthy lifestyle course specialist of the RPCI, Sarah Keogh said: “With much more time on their hands, retirees can easily fall into the habit of drinking more than the recommended daily allowance and

snacking to fill up the day.

“52% of men over 55 who drink, will binge drink. The key health concern is that alcohol consumption affects sleep and regular interrupted or lack of sleep has been linked to the early onset of demen-

Overeating means extra weight and that can lead to problems with joints and mobility, as well as putting pressure on the heart

tia as you age. Overeating means extra weight and that can lead to problems with joints and mobility, as well as putting pressure on the heart.”

Another red flag to watch out for is mealtimes, which can become less structured for people in retirement. Sarah said: “Limiting snacking or making sure you get out of the house regularly is important in keeping up some of the good habits you had at work.”

The RPCI rejects the view that older adults should avoid strenuous weight training exercises and that it is better for younger age-groups. A good layer of muscle can help those suffering from brittle bones or osteoporosis, as the muscle acts as a protective layer.

A suitable programme of moderate level exercise, combining weight and aerobic training, allows people to main an active lifestyle in retirement.

Ross welcomes increase in Inheritance Tax threshold MINISTER Shane Ross, Independent TD for Dublin Rathdown has welcomed the increase in the inheritance tax threshold, announced in the recent budget.

He said: “Ireland has one of the most punitive inheritance tax regimes in the EU, and the recent increase in property prices means that many children will not be able to live in the home where they grew up.

“In the 2016 Programme for a Partnership Government, the Independent Alliance committed to increasing the inheritance tax

threshold to €500,000.

“The increase in the threshold for inheritance tax continues to be vital for my Independent Alliance colleagues and me, which we raised again this year in our budget negotiations with Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe.

“Despite the inheritance tax being modified last year, it is still an unfair tax for parents and children alike, particularly those who live in modest homes. A substantial number of people are forced to pay often unaffordable inheritance tax bills.

“Last year, Fine Gael initially insisted that there would be no change, but the Independent Alliance managed to push through a modest, but important, increase despite that.

Last year we got a rise in the threshold from €310,000 to €320,000.

“This year after robust negotiations, there was a further increase of €15,000 bringing the threshold up to €335,000. Although this is a moderate change it is part of a progressive trend. I promise to continue to press for further increases until we reach our target.”

24 October 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 23

CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN...JUST FOR FUN!

CODEWORDS

You could advertise here

PUZZLES

SUDOKU EASY

MODERATE

SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK FOR THE SOLUTIONS TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES

WORD SEARCH

HOW TO SOLVE Codewords are like crossword puzzles - but have no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle.

All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number!

To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters.

As you find letters, enter them in the key and into the grid.

Cross off the letters in the A to Z list.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

FIND THE HIDDEN WORDS AFFIDAVIT BOYHOOD CHILLI DENIMS DEPARTED DIDN EXPLAIN FOLIO GLEE HOTDOGS ILLWILL

KILO LIKEWISE ONTIME ORDERING QUICKER RECALL ROUTINELY SEPTEMBER THRASHED TRADED WINS

To advertise here please contact sales@dublingazette.com or call 01 6010240

24 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

DUBLINGAZETTECLASSIFIEDS  WEST DVD TRANSFERS

PAINTING

ROOFING

THE

FUTURE

IS LOCAL

GARDENING

RECRUITMENT

THE

FUTURE

IS

FREE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT

COULD BE INSURANCE CLAIMS

ROOFING

HERE

OR A COMPETITORS

AD UP TO YOU!

TO ADVERTISE WITH THE GAZETTE CALL

60 10 240 FOLLOW US TODAY ON OUR SOCIAL NETWORK

GOT A PHOTO? Call our NEWS TEAM on 60 10 240 and SELECT OPTION 2 email news@dublingazette.com



Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DublinGazetteNewspapers Twitter: @DublinGazette

CALL

01 60

0

10 24

PER! L PA S! LOCA EW YOUR LOCAL N R YOU

GAZETTE

DUBLIN

G E T YO U R

www.dublingazette.com

 THE FUTURE IS LOCAL, THE FUTURE IS FREE! 

IN DUBLIN

#1 NEWS & SPORT

FOR LOCAL

FOLLOW US TODAY ON Twitter: @DublinGazette

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DublinGazetteNewspapers

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 25

WEST  DUBLINGAZETTECLASSIFIEDS ROOFING

SURGERY

WINDOWS

GOT A STORY?

Call our NEWS TEAM on 60 10 240

LOCALMATTERS

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS

ADVERTISE WITH THE GAZET TE CALL 60 10 240

26 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 27

HURLING P31

THE BEST IN DUBLIN

SPORT

PEA’ EIGHT WAVES: SOCCER: PEAMOUNT United manager

James O’Callaghan insists the Newcastle club are taking it ‘one game at a time’ as a potential Women’s National League and FAI Cup double remains on the cards.

An 8-0 victory over DLR Waves on Sunday, shows the Peas have no intention of taking their foot off the gas with their final game of the season to come against Cork City on Sunday.



GAZETTE

BASKETBALL P30

PAGE 28

LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS TRANSPLANT GAMES | 1000’S SET TO CONVERGE ON CAPITAL

Dublin prepares for 2020 Euro’s  CÓILÍN DUFFY

sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN is gearing up for one of the biggest Sports events in Europe next Summer, with the European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships set to take place in the capital from August 2nd-9th 2020.

The event was launched in the Irish Kidney Association’s Renal Support Centre in Beaumont Hospital.

“I know the Irish Kidney Association and Colin White (LOC Chairman) for many years and how hard a worker he is, and his team, ”Judit Berente, President of the European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Federation told the Dublin Gazette .

“The facilities are excellent and I know the work that is being put in so I am sure that they will be a successful Championships.”

The event will allow competitors who have either received a transplant (including heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas or bone marrow) or who are

undergoing dialysis treatment to compete in a broad range of sports on offer.

Athletes and supporters will be staying at the games hub, Dublin City University, where many of the sports will be held, while some sports will take place in other parts of Dublin’s northside including the National Aquatic Centre, National Athletics Stadium and the Phoenix Park as well as Tallaght Community School on Dublin’s southside and Black Bush Golf Club in County Meath.

The 13 sports on offer include Athletics (various track and field), Archery, Badminton, Cycling, Darts, Golf, Petanque, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling and Volleyball.

Irish Kidney Association project manager, Colin White is excited that the Championships are returning to Ireland for the first time in a decade.

“We are so excited to be bringing the Championships back to Dublin which will involve over 500 partici-

Giuseppe Canu, 2018 ETDSC Italy Chairman handing over the baton to Colin White, Chair, 2020 ETDSC Dublin. Picture: Conor McCabe

pants! Since we last hosted in 2010, I have worked closely with each subsequent local organising committee on behalf of the European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Federation. All of this sets us up well to deliver a memorable and impactful event. In the nine years that have followed since 2010, over 2000 people have undergone lifesav-

ing transplants in Ireland. However, the number of people on dialysis has grown by 20% since then. The Games are an important platform to showcase to the public what can be achieved when people say YES to organ donation which is reflected in the tagline #LiveLifeGiveLife.”

Visit www.etdsc2020.com for more.

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

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

28 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

CLUB NOTES

ROUND

2 1

LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S WELL done to the Juniorour A la COME out and support Senior Footballers who take on our neighbours St Judes in the semi final this Saturday in Parnell Park at 5.15pm.

Well done to our Minor A Footballers on their great win at the weekend over St Sylvesters which puts them through to the semi final. Hard Luck to our u15A & u15B Camogie teams on their respective losses in the Championship & Shield finals on Sunday.

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

Come along to the Boden Theatre Group hilarious production of ‘50 Shades of Boden’ from 13th16th of November. Check out the website for more information.

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

There was no winner of this week’s Ballyboden St Enda’s Lotto - This week’s jackpot is €12,000. The numbers drawn were 6, 18, 19, 25.

BALLYBODEN WANDERERS OUR Mens 1st Team play the semi final of the Championship this coming Sunday vs Stars of Erin at home in Frank Kelly Park, throw in at 11am. All support welcome.

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

Our Juvenile training will return late August and is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all lev-

els so please reach out as per above if interested. If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa. ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted

by Sunday evening to pro@ wanderersgaa.ie.

Lotto: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 4-22-23 €25 goes to Breda Gallagher, Joan Bradshaw, P.Woods, Babs & Lisa. Jackpot next week is €10,000. As our lotto is now at €10k we have started a background which is sitting currently at €600.

When the €10k is won our new lotto will start from the background draw. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page.

SOCCER: PEAMOUNT WOMEN HIT DLR WAVES FOR EIGHT

United on a crest of a wave against DLR SÓ HOTELS WOMENS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DLR Waves Peamount United DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

0 8

PEAMOUNT United manager James O’Callaghan insists the Newcastle club are taking it ‘one game at a time’ as a potential Women’s National League and FAI Cup double remains on the cards.

An 8-0 victory over DLR Waves on Sunday, shows the Peas have no intention of taking their foot off the gas with their final game of the season to come against Cork City on Sunday.

Eleanor Ryan Doyle, Megan Smyth-Lynch and substitute Chloe Moloney each scored doubles, with former Waves captain Áine O’Gorman was also on target for the league leaders at Jackson Park.

A win of any stripe over fifth-placed Cork City – whom they’ve beaten twice already this season

– will confirm Peamount’s first title since the inaugural season in 2012.

“We always knew it would go down to the last match,” O’Callaghan told the Dublin Gazette.

“I thought Shels would have been favourites to beat Wexford in that game so we just had to concentrate on playing DLR today.

“I was really impressed with our girls – they put in a really good performance. The girls were just focused on today, making sure we got the three points.

“That’s all we were interested in. We weren’t worrying about any other scores. The girls just keep going.”

True to form, they left nothing to chance on an unseasonably sunny day in Kilternan, and took the lead inside the opening two minutes.

A Smyth-Lynch cross was turned on goal by Ryan Doyle and, despite the home sides’ protests, the referee’s assistant

Megan Smyth-Lynch was among a trio of Peamount United players who netted twice in their eightgoal away win over DLR Waves on Sunday

ruled it had crossed the line.

Cruel luck befell Waves once more on the 15-minute mark, as Katie Burdis was forced to intercept a Smyth-Lynch cross and turned it back into her own goal.

And Ryan Doyle doubled her tally with another smartly-taken finish, before the base of the post denied her a 30-minute hat-trick.

C a p ta i n O ’G o r m a n made it four early in the second half before Smyth-Lynch scored her first with a pinpoint

strike.

Smyth-Lynch’s corner found sub Chloe Moloney to add a sixth within minutes of her introduction, and the winger bagged her 17th of the season with another stunning strike.

O’Callaghan had the luxury of withdrawing Ryan Doyle after an hour to manage her fitness as a long season draws to a close, but will be concerned by a hamstring strain picked up by Lucy McCartan.

Moloney added goal number eight from anoth-

er Smyth-Lynch corner at the death to leave Peas just two games away from a remarkable double.

O’Callaghan insisted that his side only have eyes for the next game against Cork City despite the carrot of exacting revenge for last season’s Cup final defeat to Wexford Youths.

“It was a great performance we put in against Shelbourne to get to the Aviva and we’re delighted with it. We’ve just got to focus on our next match against Cork to get the three points.”

Kavanagh back on international stage

Dublin based pro Golfer Hazel Kavanagh represents Great Britain and Ireland this week in Texas for the first-ever Womens PGA Cup. Picture: Adrian Milledge/PGA

DUBLIN based golf pro, Hazel Kavanagh will return to the international stage later this month when she represents Great Britain and Ireland in the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup in Texas.

In addition to the host country and Great Britain and Ireland, teams from Australia, Canada, and Sweden are due to take part in the match at Barton Creek, Texas, from today (Thursday

24th) until Saturday 26th.

Kavanagh, a PGA Professional attached to Impact Golf at Leopardstown, has represented Ireland as an amateur and professional, most notably in the 2004 World Cup. She has also played on the Ladies European Tour and in 2014 became the first female to win a national PGA tournament when she was victorious in the

Irish Club Professional Championship.

Qualifying for the Great Britain and Ireland team as a result of her performances in this and last year’s Women’s PGA Professional Championship, rivals those impressive achievements.

“Golf has been unbelievable for me both professionally and personally,” said the 37-year-old

who turned pro in 2001.

“Competing on the European Tour when there was a full schedule, travelling around the world and making friends while playing golf on some superb courses has been an amazing experience.

“Now I’ve got the chance to represent my country on another one, Barton Creek in Austin, Texas – the venue for the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup.

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 29

SOCCER: REPUBLIC OF IRELAND YOUNG-GUNS IMPRESSIVE IN MAYO TOURNAMENT There were goal celebrations galore in a week where the Republic of Ireland U15s went unbeaten, finishing with an 8-0 win over Luxembourg

Dublin youngsters deliver for Ireland on International stage UEFA UNDER 15 DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT Republic of Ireland 8 Luxembourg 0 DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

KEVIN Zefi, Giddeon Tetteh and Sam Curtis were all on target as the Republic of Ireland under15s put eight past Luxembourg to win the UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo this week.

The Shamrock Rovers trio were joined in the starting line-up by Hoops teammate Justin Ferizaj, and Trisden Wholey

Hughes featured off the bench, while Curtis captained the side.

M a l a g a ’s C a d e n McLoughlin scored a hattrick, while Adam Murphy and Adam Nugent also got on the scoresheet in an emphatic display by Jason Donohoe’s side.

Ireland conceded just one goal, scoring 15, as they won three games out of three in the tournament that also featured Latvia and the Faroe Islands.

Having beaten Latvia 3-1 in their opening game in Castlebar before seeing off the Faroes 4-0 in Westport, it all came down to a winner-takes-all clash between Ireland and Lux-

embourg.

The hosts were 5-0 up at the break having taken the lead in the ninth minute when Belvedere’s Murphy found the net from Tetteh’s cross.

McLoughlin grabbed his first of the game eight minutes when he found space in behind the Luxembourg defence and finished smartly with his left foot.

A mistake from Luxembourg keeper Tiago Pereira led to goal number as he dropped a corner at the feet of Zefi for a simple finish.

Tetteh added the fourth a minute later as he broke through on goal before finishing off the post, and

McLoughlin rounded the keeper shortly afterwards to complete a three-goal blitz in three minutes.

McLoughlin sealed his hat-trick early in the second half as he tapped into an empty net following another mistake by keeper Pereira.

Bray Wanderers/St Joseph’s Boys striker Nugent made it 7-0 just before the break as he lobbed the substitute keeper Margato.

And captain Curtis sealed the win with 23 minutes remaining as he capped off a fine individual performance by slotting home following good work from Mark Tansey.

Ireland are back in

Gidey tops X-Country

Efrem Gidey of Clonliffe Harriers A.C., Co. Dublin, on his way to winning the Junior Men 6000m XC event.

Picture: Sam Barnes

EFREM Gidey (was the star turn at the SPAR Autumn Open Cross Country at a resplendent Sport Ireland National Sports Campus.

With the main races combined over different distances, Gidey was to the fore throughout – the Clonliffe Harrier was in the U20 men’s section covering 6,000m (over a 1500m loop) with the seniors running 7,500m.

Gidey covered 6,000m in a swift 18:20. The best of the rest was Conor Bradley who continues his fine run of form to win the 7,500m in 22:55.

In the women’s 6,000m race it was England’s Abbie Donnelly who took home the honours in 20:52 with Mary Mulhare (Portlaoise) the first Irish runner home in third in 21:27.

The U20 women’s 4,500m was won by Grace Carson (Mid Ulster) representing Northern Ireland in 15:55 with Jodie McCann (Dublin City Harriers) second in 16:20.

T h e m a s te rs ’ r a c e s p rove d c o m p e t i t ive o n c e m o re w i t h Te re s a D o h e r t y ( Fi n n Va l l ey) F40 the first home over 6,000m in 21:48.

action next month as Galway is the location for a double-header of friendlies against more testing opposition in Poland.

“I thought we were very good today in the first half and Luxembourg couldn’t live with o u r i n te n s i t y, ” s a i d Donohoe.

“Tactically the team got it right. I think the lads really responded to the week. It’s a good learning environment here and by the third game they knew what was expected of them they really put on a show.

“Our identity as a football nation is coming from

all the international managers sitting down once a month and going through principles, age-specific coaching and understanding styles of play.

“We do this under the guidance of Ruud Dockter [FAI High Performance Director] and it’s working.”

Asdf asfd sdaf dasf dsaf dsaf dsaf sdaf sdaf sdaf dsaf sdaf dasf aasdfasdf. Picture: XXXX YYYY

30 DUBLIN GAZETTE  WEST 24 October 2019

ROUND

CLUB NOTES

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN

2

COMMISERATIONS to our Intermediate Hurlers who were narrowly defeated

by Scoil Ui Chonaill in the play-off to decide who will represent Dublin in the Leinster Intermediate Championship. The play-off in Parnell Park saw Intermediate Champions Towers play the Senior B Champions Scoil, with the latter winning by two points.

Our Minor B team were beaten in their Championship outing by Naomh Fionnbarra. Our Under 16 Hurlers are Championship Final bound after defeating Thomas Davis. Our Under 16 Camógs were beaten in their Shield Final by Naomh Olaf and Under 14’s lost their Championship Final to Craobh Chiaráin.

Tribe Nation Fitness reminds Round Tower Members that they have until the end of the month to avail of the 50% discount on their 8 week challenge offer (€70). Details within email previously issued last week to Members.

Email info@roundtower.ie if you wish to receive information.

Round Tower Lotto 14th October 2019. Jackpot: €10,000. Numbers drawn 10,20,25,27 bonus ball 26. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: T.S.P, Barney MacCabe, Derek Murray. Thanks to all who support our weekly Lotto.

Bingo every Tuesday night in the club with first call at 8.30pm, with a jackpot of €1,000 up for grabs. €20 for a full house. All welcome.

ST. PAT’S PALMERSTOWN Great success this weekend. Congratulations to our senior camogie team on winning their shield final on Sunday. Their victory over Naomh Fionnbarra was won in extra time, and is a fitting reward for management and players.

Well done to our junior footballers who won their promotion play-off against St Colmcilles. Our minor footballers also won their championship quarter-final against Na Fianna and will play a semi-final in two weeks time.

Hard luck to our U15 camogie team who went down narrowly to Thomas Davis in their final. A great achievement nonetheless on getting so far. Plenty of action for our juvenile teams too over the weekend with several wins across all age groups.

Our Halloween Fancy Dress Party is in the Palmerstown House on Sunday next.

The Club Dinner Dance is in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel on Saturday 16th Novem-

ber. Awards will be presented on the night.

Our AGM will be on Wednesday 20 November in the Clubhouse at 8pm. All fully paid up members are asked to attend GAA National Club Draw tickets are still on sale. Buy your tickets quickly and get free entry into two bonus draws.

The Academy for children born in 2014/15 is in the Pobalscoil Hall on Monday evenings. Hurling skills for younger members take place in Glenaulin Park at 6pm on Friday evenings. All welcome.

The lotto numbers this weekend were 12, 19, 23 and 27. We had four Lucky Dip winners who won €50 each – Sylvia Owens, Aoife Kelly, Jennifer Cox and Des c/o Noel.

The jackpot next weekend will be €6,800 with the draw taking place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm.

Lotto tickets are available online at www. stpatricksgaa.ie and from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, and Manor Hair Studios.

THOMAS DAVIS CONGRATULATIONS to the Junior 1 Football Team who defeated St. Maurs in the All County Junior 2 Football Championship.

Our Minor Football Team had a victory over Kilmacud Crokes in the Quarter Final of the Minor A Football Championship.

Well done to the Under 14 Football Team who won Division 1 league title with victory over St Sylvester’s. Under 15 Football Team were defeated by Ballymun Kickhams. Under 16 Hurling Team were defeated by Round Towers in the Championship Semi Final.

Our Senior Ladies Football Team defeated St Sylvester’s in the League.

Congratulations to the Under 15 Camogie Team who won their championship final defeating St Patrick’s.

Best wishes to the Senior Mens Football Team play Kilmacud Crokes in Senior Football Championship Semi Final at 7pm in Parnell Park on Saturday 26th October.

Sincere Condolences to the O’Neill family on death of Dylan who had recently underwent medical In Manchester.

An upcoming fundraiser for the O’Neill Family in Ahernes pub on Friday 22nd Nov. Looking for lads to volunteer for a head shave or leg wax, sponsorship cards will be available shortly for anyone taking part. Contact details below for anyone interest. Any players who wish to participate contact Colin Browne 086 207 7773.

This weeks Lotto No’s 1, 3, 21, 24. Jackpot not won, €10,000 next week.

No Academy next Saturday with it being a Bank holiday weekend. The Academy resumes on Saturday November 2nd.

BASKETBALL : CELTICS THREE WINS IN-A-ROW

Smith superb for Liffey Celtics in Superleague  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

LIFFEY Celtics made it three wins on the bounce in the Women’s Super League with a slim 76-70 win over Brunell in Leixlip on Saturday night.

The reigning league and cup champions continued their upturn in form following their h e av y o p e n i n g - d a y defeat to leaders DCU Mercy.

Head coach, Laura Mullally wasn’t wholly satisfied with her side’s performance against a Brunell team who have surprisingly lost all three of their games to date.

She is grateful, however, to have put another win on the board and join a pack of four teams on nine points along with WIT Wildcats, Dr Mathews and Maree.

American, Kylee Smith top-scored for Celtics with an impressive 30 points, while her compatriot Darby Maggard contributed 24 for the home side.

Liffey led by the slim-

mest of margins at the halfway point, 37 to 36, and they pulled clear in the latter stages as Smith and Maggard dominated the boards.

“We played a very to u g h B r u n e l l te a m tonight,” said Mullally.

“Their record certainly does not reflect their skill or ability as a team.

“They made us stretch and push ourselves for 40 minutes, but thankfully we were able to come out on top.

“While it wasn’t our best performance as a team, any night you can win in the Super League is something we are grateful for.

“We look forward to regrouping next week and turning our focus to our first round Cup game vs Glanmire next weekend.”

Griffith College Templeogue moved to the top of Division One’s Northern Conference with an emphatic 109-37 win over UL Huskies, the only blemish on their record a defeat to Trinity Meteors.

In the Men’s Super

MAELRUAIN TOPS Old Bawn school take title at Croke Park SCOIL Maelruain SNS Old Bawn Tallaght captain Luke Collins celebrates with his team-mates after their Corn na nGearaltach Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Final win over St Oliver Plunkett NS Malahide during day one of the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol finals at Croke Park on Tuesday.

Picture: MATT BROWNE / SPORTSFILE

Kylee Smith was in strong form for Liffey Celtics in their win over Brunell . Picture: Sam Barnes/SPORTSFILE

League, Abbey Seals Dublin Lions remain without a point at the bottom of the table after losing a tense derby match at home to Pyrobel Killester on Saturday.

Conroy Baltimore was the Lions’ top scorer on the night with 17 points, while Romonn Nelson added 14, but a massive 27-point haul from Tomas Fernandez saw Killester to victory.

Griffith College Templeogue missed out on a chance to narrow the gap at the top to three points as -they fell to a 77-68 defeat away to Tralee Warriors.

Last year’s player of the year Jason Killeen tacked on 17 points for Templeogue but it wasn’t enough as the reigning champions moved into third.

24 October 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 31

HURLING: ST. JUDE’S DELIVER IN THRILLING FINAL IN CRUMLIN

ATHLETICS: MARATHON

40th Dublin Marathon hits capital on Sunday

The St Jude’s team that claimed the Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship at O’Toole Park on Saturday last. Picture: Cóilín Duffy

Drama galore as St Jude’s claim Junior C Hurling Ch’ship title JUNIOR C HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL St Jude’s Castleknock  KEVIN MALLON sport@dublingazette.com

1-18 0-18

THERE was drama galore as St. Jude’s claimed their first Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship title since 2004, following a hardearned three-point win at O’Toole Park, Crumlin on Saturday.

There was drama galore, with a disallowed penalty goal ten minutes from fulltime meaning Castleknock fell just short in a hugely competitive encounter in showery conditions.

That disallowed goal came in the 20th minute of the second-half with Castleknock chasing down the Jude’s lead. Substitute Tommy Lee lobbed a 65’ into the Jude’s goalmouth, the ball ending up in the Jude’s net. However, the referee cancelled out the score awarding Castleknock a penalty instead.

Mark Linehan stepped up and drilled the ball to the net only for the referee to disallow the score judging the No.6 to have crossed the 20 metre line when taking his shot.

While Castleknock put in an heroic last 10 minutes in an effort to bridge the gap thanks to a superb late save by the St. Jude’s goalkeeper it wasn’t to be.

After five minutes the sides were level at two points each, Andy Lonergan and Aaron

Cunningham, the Castleknock scorers. Jude’s centre-forward Kieran Quigley then went on to bring his first-half total from frees to eight while Castleknock found frees somewhat harder to come by.

Andy Lonergan did score four Castleknock points added to by two excellent Mick McCloskey scores and an equally good one from Joe Murray to leave Castleknock trailing 0-8 0-12 at the interval.

The secondhalf began with another Andy Lone rg a n p o i n t but after the Ju d e ’s go a l keeper luckily scrambled the sliotar out for a 65’ Jude’s went back up the field to grab an all-important goal. That score left Castleknock chasing the game.

Aaron O’Gara landed a fine point before substitute Tommy Lee hit three frees on the trot. Then came that contentious disallowed goal. Even after that in the last 10 minutes Castleknock outscored Jude’s by 0-5 0-2, another four Tommy Lee frees and a fine point from play from Luke Gubbins but the goal that would have saved the game simply

“

There was drama galore with a disallowed penalty goal in the last 10 minutes of the game

wouldn’t come.

Given the circumstances, it was a hugely frustrating defeat to stomach for Castleknock, but the players and mentors to a man deserve great credit for the enormous effort they put in, in both League (Champions) and Championship this year.

It was a great end to a brilliant year for St. Jude’s who really worked hard throughout.

The Templeogue outfit delivered a leagueChampionship double in 2019.

ST. JUDES: Robert Fitzgerald; Damien Kennedy, Peter Garvey, Niall Guckian; Richie Troy, Conor Coone, Patrick Crean; Michael Fitzgerald, Cian McDonagh; Michael Healy, Kieran Quigley, Colm Manning; Martin Devaney, Brendan Culhane, Eoghan Colgan.

Panel: Hugh Devine, Jem Cairns, Alan Deering, Pierce Hogan, Evan Griffin, Eoghan Mulligan, Stephen Hyland, William Roche, James Kennedy, Paddy Dunne, Clint Storey, Mark Corcoran, Conor Prendergast, Ethan Rooney, Andy Finn.

CASTLEKNOCK: Brian Lawlor; Declan Tobin; Cian Kelly; Paul Prunty; Ciarán Fay; Mark Linehan; Brian Carter; Aaron Cunningham (0-1); Aaron O’Gara (0-1); Luke McCann; Andy Lonergan (0-5); Mick McCloskey (0-2); Joe Murray (0-1); Darragh McCormack; Paul Hughes. Subs: Tommy Lee (0-7); Luke Gubbins (0-1); Oisin Murphy-O’Kene; Rob Wylie; Hugh Hogan. Panel: Eoin Conway; Jack Purcell; Cian Spillane; Darragh Browne; Ben O’Neill; Paddy Lacey.

THE 40th running of the KBC Dublin Marathon will take place on Sunday, 27th October with a record number of 22,500 runners set to hit the streets of Dublin.

Many international elite distance runners are set to compete against Ireland’s top endurance athletes.

Irish athletes will also be battling it out for national titles, as the race serves as the Athletics Ireland’s National Championships.

For many others taking part, their achievement will be crossing the line. None more so than the 13 inspirational runners who have taken part in all 39 Dublin Marathons since the race began in 1979 and are set to complete their 40th in 2019. This unique group includes Mary Nolan Hickey (Wicklow), the only woman to have finished all thirty-nine marathons. Dublin is well represented with John McElhinney, Michael Carolan, Donal de Buitleir, Dominic Gallagher, Martin Kelly, Patrick Gowan and the eldest of the group, Frank Behan who turns seventy-nine next month.

In the elite fields the 2018 Dublin Marathon winners Asefa Bekele and Mesera Dubiso from Ethiopia are both set to race. Bekele crossed the line in 2018 in a time 2:13:23.

He will face opposition from Othmane El Goumri of Morocco who ran a personal best of 2:08:20 at the 2019 Rabat Marathon, to finish second. Shambel Jimma of Ethiopia also ran a personal best of 2.10.28 in March to win the Chongqing International Marathon.

Irish reigning National Marathon Champion, Mick Clohisey will be looking for a top overall spot and to defend his national title. The Raheny man will have to content with three previous national champions Gary O’Hanlon (2017), Sergiu Ciobanu (2009, 2010, 2019) and Sean Hehir (2013). Other key contenders will be Stephen Scullion who recently competed in the World Athletics championships and has the fastest marathon time by an Irish man this year with 2:14:34 (Houston). David Flynn placed 13th last year in a time of 2:19:04 and will be looking to improve on this placing as he currently has the second fastest half marathon time in the Irish top performances of 2019.

In the international women’s field last year’s winner Dubiso will be race favourite. Natasha Cockram of Wales who placed fourth last year has run a personal best this year of 2:34:18 set in the Houston Marathon. Also, in contention will be Caroline Jepchirchir of Kenya who finished fifth in Dublin last year and won Belfast City marathon in a time of 2:36:39. Irish Olympian Lizzie Lee who finished third overall last year and is reigning national champion will not be lining up this year but will make a return in 2020. Double National Champion (2016 & 2017) Laura Graham will go head to head with number one ranked marathon runner this year, Breege Connolly who ran 2:37:50 in April, Rotterdam. Also, in contention will be Ann Maire McGlynn who ran a personal best of 2:39:22 also in Rotterdam.

Barbara Sanchez will compete in her first marathon of the year and has a personal best of 2:37:14 set in 2013. In the Wheelchair race Sam Kolek of Poland and GB’s Callum Hall will also be in contention.

Race Director Jim Aughney said: “It is with great excitement that we look to this years Dublin Marathon in the 40th running of this iconic event, known to many around the world as the ‘friendly marathon’.”

GazetteSPORT OCTOBER 24-30, 2019

ALL OF YOUR WEST DUBLIN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 27-31 33-39

EURO GAMES FOR DUBLIN TRANSPLANT GAMES: Delegates

from 22 countries travelled to Dublin for the launch of the European Transplant & Dialysis Championships. SEE P27

15S UNBEATEN SOCCER: ROI U15s

including Kevin Zefi, Giddeon Tetteh and Sam Curtis were all on target bourg to win as Ireland ensured an unbeaten run in Mayo SEE P29

JUDES DELIVER GAA: THERE There was drama galore as St. Jude’s claimed their first Junior ‘C’ Hurling title since 2004 on Saturday.

SEE P31

Find us on

PICK US UP

EVERY THURSDAY!

Keep reading, keep recycling – thank you

Cooper keen to do his homework in off-season GAELIC FOOTBALL  CÓILÍN DUFFY

sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN Footballer, Jonny Cooper is aiming to get an extra edge in the off season, as Jim Gavin’s charges prepare to chase an unprecedented sixth All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in-arow next year.

Cooper’s on-field action for 2019 ground to a halt earlier this month, as his club Na Fianna exited the quarter-final stage of the Dublin SFC, following a 3-15 to 1-15 loss to Ballyboden St. Enda’s.

While inter-county players are often thankful to take break when they can - Cooper says this will just be an on-field one for the moment, as he keeps preparations going mentally in the coming months - trying to find that little bit more which can put him ahead of the game before the commencement of the 2020 campaign.

“I’m just trying to learn and trying to get better, and I guess get some feedback,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“I’ll maybe do a review of how this year went in different ways, and try to talk to other coaches and other players; look at videos and read articles, so there’s plenty to do.

“There’s not really enough time for some of the stuff that I want to do.

“You have to take a break at some time from a physical point of view, but I certainly think there’s that itch and that

Dublin and Na Fianna Footballer Jonny Cooper was on hand to help launch a new partnership between his club and his local university DCU, where he has returned to his studies.

Picture: Julian Behal

“I can only speak for myself personally, and

there’s a mountain that I want to get better at, and I’ll try and get better at. I’ve loads to do. competitive drive within us all.

“I can only speak for myself personally, and there’s a mountain that I want to get better at, and I’ll try and get better at.

“I’m just trying to now see over the next few weeks what that is and how can I engage. Can I talk to people who have that small percent that I can feed off if I’m lucky enough to be asked (into the Dublin squad) in 2020.

“I’ve loads to do to be honest - maybe not as much on the physical side , but certainly on the mental and the emotional and the self-awareness and leadership side which I’m really looking forward to.”

Cooper spoke to us in DCU where Na Fianna were announcing a new community partnership with the North Dublin University. Cooper’s been a student there in the past, and also worked

there. He’s back studying again at the moment where he’s focussing on organisational behaviour.

“I’m doing a course here in DCU in ‘Organisational Behaviour’ so I’m looking forward to getting stuck into different assignments to give myself a better wellrounded opinion to how I can apply myself to the opportunities that I have.”

Cooper says by constantly trying to strive

for more, it will hopefully give him something additional as he battles for a place in what is an extremely competitive squad.

“You are competiting against four or five guys in particular that want the same place as you,” he said.

“Can you do something in the off-season that will get you that ‘onepercent extra’? Maybe in the Summer or in two months, something that

you might not neccessarily see now; where something clicks that you learned along the way.”

The Dublin defender was speaking at the announcement that a seven-year agreement has been struck between DCU and Na Fianna GAA Club, which will provide the Mobhi Road based outfit with access to playing pitches and training fac ilities in DCU’s Glasnevin and St Patrick’s campuses.