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NOMAR Rivera, Reyna Flor David and Alannah David were among the many people of all ages who came along to this year’s DLR Bay 10km Road Race recently. The popular course took in some of the city’s most scenic spots, with the run passing through such places as Seapoint, Killiney and Sandycove, finishing up in Dun Laoghaire. Thousands took to the route, cheered on by spectators and supporters, with a plethora of charities benefitting from the efforts of the runners. Picture: Geraldine Woods

€15m revamp to create 120-bed rehab facility Funding for Dun Laoghaire hospital to improve delivery of patient services

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THE National Rehabilitation Hospital has been awarded a further €15m in funding as part of plans to redevelop the hospital for patients.

The funding will go

towards a new 120-bed building on the hospital site.

The hospital recently secured planning permission for the new development, but there was a shortfall in the original estimate for the work and this funding will

go towards bridging that gap, according to Deputy Eamon Gilmore (Lab).

Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor (FG) welcomed the extra funding. She said: “This redevelopment is something that has been

badly needed for a long time, by both patients and staff.

This new development will be purpose-built to accommodate the needs of patients requiring complex specialist rehabilitation services.”

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facility Locals urged to express their views on harbour

Time almost up to have a say on berth  aisling kennedy

AN BORD Pleanala has received only eight submissions from local people and businesses in relation to the planning application put forward

by Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to build an €18m cruise berth in the harbour.

The closing date for submissions on the proposed Dun Laoghaire cruise berth is next week,

and Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) is calling on people to submit their proposals as soon as they can.

He said: “A lot of people are away and a lot of people think that someone else is doing it. Also, people may have forgotten that the closing date for it [submissions] is so near.

“I would urge all people to submit their comments or objections by next week before the closing

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date for submissions.”

Currently, the Railway Safety Commission, the National Roads Authority, the Dun Laoghaire Coastguard, Fergal Fahy, Martin Kelly, Victor Boyhan and P Aonghus O hEocha have submitted their comments and proposals for the cruise berth.

There has been a huge divide in Dun Laoghaire between local councillors, businesses and local

people as to whether the cruise berth should go ahead.

Alison Hackett, a local resident of Dun Laoghaire and author and curator of The Visual Time Traveller: 500 years of history, art and science in 100 unique designs, wrote an opinion piece recently stating that she believes that other ways to boost tourism in the town should be considered.

Paintings capture our coasts A PAINTING exhibition that focuses on lighthouses from around Ireland is currently on display in Dun Laoghaire.

The collection of paintings, entitled Chasing Lighthouses, was created

by Dublin-based artist Donal Murray, who takes inspiration from famous French impressionist painters including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir.

Murray travelled the coastline with just his easel and paint brush to capture the windswept beauty of Ireland’s lighthouses. There are 30 paintings in the collection, and they took Murray two years to complete.

He said: “When painting the different lighthouses on location, one feels that all the senses are engaged in the process.”

The exhibition is on display at the National Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire until Monday, August 31.

An artist’s impression of the proposed cruise liner berth at the harbour

She said: “Dun Laoghaire harbour wasn’t built for super-sized cruise ships.”

In response, Cllr Barry Saul (FG) wrote an opinion piece the following week stating that he believed Dun Laoghaire should consider cruise ship proposals.

He said: “We have already seen the positive effects that the arrival of cruise liners has brought Dun Laoghaire, with an increase in footfall and spending.

“In order to bring about a larger economic bonus to Dun Laoghaire, the proposal for a new cruise

berth, to accommodate large cruise liners, has to be given serious consideration.”

The deadline to make a submission to An Bord Pleanala in relation to the Dun Laoghaire cruise berth is Thursday, August 27 at 5pm. It costs €50 to make a submission.

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don’sdublin Sharp, salty air is peerless for walkers in Dun Laoghaire GENERATIONS of people have been taking a walk on the pier and it is something that I have always enjoyed.

Whether the day is warm with a gentle breeze blowing or you are wrapped up against a bracing wind, taking the air is a real pleasure. The sharp, salty air never fails to clear a stuffy head, and the long walk is a favourite for thousands.

In the past, the waters in Dublin Bay often silted up making it difficult for ships to land and they would have to stay moored off-shore for days. A small pier was opened in 1767 (Coal Harbour Pier) but it soon became useless. After two disasters in November 1807 when the HMS Prince of Wales and The Rochdale sank with the loss of 400 people there was an outcry for something to be done.

In 1815 an Act of Parliament was passed for the construction of “a harbour for ships to the eastward of Dunleary’” and the foundation stone (East Pier) was laid in May 1817 by Earl Whitworth, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The granite was quarried in Dalkey and transported by a funicular railway that later became the Atmospheric Railway. By 1820 the original plan was amended by engineer John Rennie to add a second pier – and the West Pier was completed in 1827.

The East Pier (red for port) is 2.6km (out and back) while the West Pier (green for starboard) is slightly longer at 3.01km. They enclose a 250-acre harbour and the gap between them is 232m. The East Pier is the more popular with walkers and has a bandstand (built 1890s) where, weather permitting, music concerts take place. There is also a memorial to Captain Boyd and his crew who drowned in 1861 during a rescue. And you can see a plaque in honour of Samuel Beckett who also liked to walk the pier – Happy Days!

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Dun Laoghaire’s East Pier is still very popular with people, with many taking the full 2.6km return walk

families Local share of national €7m scheme welcomed

Funds boost 28 childcare services  aisling kennedy

UP TO 28 childcare facilities in Dun Laoghaire received grants this summer as part of a €7m scheme announced earlier this year by the Department for Children and Youth Affairs.

The capital funding of €17,258 was allocated in

April and it has emerged that early years services in Dun Laoghaire greatly benefitted from it.

Facilities in the area that received the grants included Shanganagh Park House, Sallynoggin Community Preschool, Blackrock Community Playgroup, Dun Laoghaire Montessori School,

Monkstown Day Nursery Community Playgroup and many more.

The scheme covers large-scale capital funding, essential mediumscale maintenance, and the upgrading of ICT equipment.

Cllr Carrie Smyth (Lab) welcomed the allocation of the funding to child-

care facilities in Dun Laoghaire, saying: “These grants will help facilities keep up with the demands of a busy, modern childcare service.”

Meanwhile, the Labour Party is launching its Let’s TalkAbout Children campaign this week to target parents who use childcare resources. The aim

of the campaign is to find out parents’ views on how childcare resources can be made more affordable.

Cllr Smyth is urging parents to fill out a short online survey to establish the main challenges for parents.

The survey is available at www.labour.ie/childcare.

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health Boost for National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire welcomed

€15m to aid development of 120-bed facility  aisling kennedy

THE National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire has been awarded a further €15m in funding as part of plans to redevelop the hospital for patients.

The funding was announced by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar

last week and it will go towards a new 120-bed building on the hospital site.

Deputy Eamon Gilmore (Lab) welcomed the additional funding for the hospital. He said: “The NRH is one of Ireland’s most important health facilities. It provides treatment and rehabilita-

tion for victims of accidents and of strokes and is renowned for its caring and professional service.

“The NRH is currently located in buildings which have outlived their time.

There has been a need, for a long time, to develop a new facility on the site at Rochestown Avenue.”

Deputy Gilmore said

the hospital recently secured planning permission for the new development but there was a shortfall in the original estimate for the work.

“The €15m allocated funds will bridge that shortfall and will enable the HSE and the hospital to proceed with the work.

“It is a good day for

health services in Dun Laoghaire and for the rehabilitation services in the country.”

Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, echoed Deputy Gilmore’s comments and said that the extra funding was “great news”, particularly for all the patients who use the service.

She said: “This redevelopment is something that has been badly needed for a long time, by both patients and staff.

This new development will be purpose-built to accommodate the needs of patients requiring complex specialist rehabilitation services and will comply with best international practice and guidelines.”

She said that the new facility would see the structure of integrated therapy spaces, hydro-

The National Rehabilitation Hospital has been awarded a further €15m in funding to redevelop the hospital for patients

therapy and sports facilities on the NRH campus, which all patients will be eligible to avail of in the future.

Deputy Mitchell O’Connor added: “This is

great news for the patients and staff at the NRH. I would like to pay tribute to the staff for their outstanding professionalism and also the board of the NRH.”

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theatre All-women shows set to open on September 1

Johnston’s plays to light up the Dolmen  aisling kennedy

TWO plays are set to be performed in the Dolmen Theatre next week, with two very well known actresses taking to the stage to bring the stories to life.

Renowned Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston, from Glasthule, authored both Moonlight and Music, performed by Lise-Ann McLaughlin; and Waiting, performed

by Geraldine Plunkett.

Both plays are onewoman shows, but will be performed in the theatre on the same night.

Plunkett, who began her career in The Abbey Theatre, plays Eithne in

the play, Waiting.

She told the Gazette that she was in rehearsals at the moment and was looking forward to the play opening in the next week.

“Waiting is about a woman waiting in the waiting room of a hospital.

“Her husband is dying and she basically tells us about her life, how they met, their marriage and everything else.

“It sounds drear y, but in actual fact it is not at all because Jennifer writes with a very light touch and there’s humour in it as well.

“While the theme is deep, her touch is light

and she writes beautifully. She’s always been one of my favourite writers,” said Plunkett.

Caroline Fitzgerald is directing the play and Plunkett said that she very much enjoyed working with Fitzgerald.

“Jennifer and Caroline work very well together, they’re very much in symphony with each other.

“T hey know each other very well and I’ve worked with Caroline a lot over the years.

“So when I was asked to do the play, I was delighted, as it’s always lovely to work with them.”

P l u n ke t t l i ve s i n

Glenagear y and has been living in the area since she first got married. She and her husband recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

She said: “I haven’t performed in any plays in the Dolmen Theatre before because it’s only a new theatre. The venue itself is run by Ger Gallagher, and I believe it’s only opened since last January, so it’s not very old.”

Plunkett is looking forward to the opening night of the play.

She said: “Jennifer is a wonderful writer and I’m enjoying the process. I loved working with

Accomplished actress Geraldine Plunkett will star in Waiting, at The Dolmen

Caroline again and LiseAnn McLaughlin, so I hope it will all go really well and that the audience will enjoy it.”

Waiting, and also Moonlight and Music, both take place upstairs at the Magic Carpet Pub

in Cornelscourt Village in Dublin 18 - where the Dolmen Theatre is based.

The preview takes place on Monday, August 31 at 8pm, and tickets are €10.

The opening night is

Tuesday, September 1, and the plays run until Saturday, September 12, at 8pm each night. Tickets are €12.

To book, call the box office at 087 101 8202, or see www.dolmentheatre. ie.

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health Up to 10% of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown homes at risk

Irish Water letters to warn about lead  aisling kennedy

UP TO 10% of households around Dun LaoghaireRathdown will receive letters from Irish Water over the coming weeks informing them that their water meters have been connected to lead pipes during the recent installation.

This situation means many families in the area could be facing a danger to their health, as lead consumption can affect brain development, with young children, infants and “babies in the womb” most at risk, according to the HSE and the Environmental Protection

Agency.

It was revealed in March that up to 10% of residents in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown could be affected by lead contamination in their water supply, after Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP) queried the issue with the utility.

He has been chasing the matter ever since as Irish Water did not divulge who the affected 10% of residents might be.

Cllr Smyth said: “I asked Irish Water to tell people who were affected as people have the right to know if their water is safe to drink. Irish Water last week agreed to write to

people in Dun LaoghaireRathdown whose homes are supplied with lead pipes to warn them of the danger to their health.”

Cllr Smyth said that while he was satisfied Irish Water was informing residents if they were affected or not, he believed they should also be informing residents about where responsibility for lead pipe replacement lies.

“Irish Water has not told people in the letters they are sending out where the issue lies. They give the impression that this is all the customer’s problem – but this is not true.”

Cllr Smyth said that

Irish Water should be informing residents if the problem of the lead pipes lay on their side of the meter, or on the customer’s side.

“It is up to Irish Water to replace lead pipes on their side of the meter, and I believe that Irish Water is misrepresenting this as solely a matter for homeowners to resolve. This is misleading,” he said.

In response, an Irish Water spokesperson said: “There are still some lead pipes in the public network, but these are mostly in old shared connections or in the short pipes connecting the [public] water main to the [private] water

Irish Water will contact up to 10% of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown home-owners in the coming weeks to warn about possible connections to lead pipes

supply pipes.

“Irish Water is contacting the houses where the meters are being installed, as the presence of lead pipes on the public side is an indicator that there may be lead piping within the private property.”

The spokesperson said that householders should not wait for Irish Water to contact them if they suspect there may be lead pipes on their property.

Irish Water also added that even if all pipes on the public side were replaced, lead could still be present in drinking water as a result of lead pipes in private, internal plumbing within a house – that is, the pipes that are the homeowner’s responsibility.

The spokesperson said: “The replacement of lead pipes on the public side is one of the main propos-

als of the Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Plan which is currently at draft stage and, once finalised, will be brought to the Commission for Energy Regulation for approval.

“Currently, if a property owner replaces the lead pipework on their property, Irish Water will also replace the pipework between the water main and the property boundary.”

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council

education: local schools praise students’ long-awaited results

Carlow role for Holohan

Praise for Leaving Cert achievements  aisling kennedy

LEAVING Cert results were issued to all students in the Dun Laoghaire area last week.

At St Joseph of Cluny secondary school, Killiney, 65 students sat the Leaving Cert exam and 18 students achieved more than 500 points.

Principal Mary White told The Gazette that she was delighted with the students’ results and said: “We did have high flyers this year and we would like to congratulate all of our students on their success and hard work. We wish all of our students well in their courses and new colleges.”

In Blackrock College, the school celebrated their

highest results yet with 17 boys achieving a score of more than 600 points, 95 boys achieving more than 500 points, and 131 boys achieving more than 450 points.

Principal Alan MacGinty said: “We congratulate the boys, their parents and teachers and the whole school community on these results. Each statistic represents a new high.

“The class of 2015 lived up to – indeed, surpassed our very high expectations of them. We thank them for their leadership, the example they have given to the school and the high standards they have set.

“Well done, we are very proud of you, as you should be of yourselves.

You have left a wonderful legacy.”

In Holy Child School, Killiney, 59 students sat the Leaving Cert exam with 17 students achieving 500 points or more and 41 students achieving 400 points or more.

Principal Ger Hackett congratulated the students, and said: “The class of 2015 were a very hardworking group of students who challenged themselves in every sphere of their education.

“As a mixed ability school, we value their many accomplishments here. We wish them every success in the new phase of their life. Well done, class of 2015, we are very proud of your achievements.”

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Making waves: Coulter, Logan help to announce first Proms on the Pier PHIL Coulter and Johnny Logan joined some great fellow musicians at Dun Laoghaire pier recently to help announce details of the inaugural Proms on the Pier, which takes place on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30. The popular composer and singer were happy to promote the event, at which they both appear, with 5,000 people set to be entertained each day at the outdoor and fully reserved seating area. The proms will feature Phil Coulter and the Proms Party Orchestra, 10CC, Air Supply, Midge Ure, Johnny Logan, Bjorn Again, The Carpenters Love Songs, The Definitive Rat Pack, Melanie McCabe, and Eugene McCarthy and Singers. For further information, see ticketmaster.ie and promsonthepier.ie. Picture: Brian McEvoy

THE deputy chief executive of Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council, Kathleen Holohan, was recently appointed as the new chief executive of Carlow County Council.

Holohan’s selection will now go to a full meeting of Carlow County Council for ratification.

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said he was delighted for Holohan, and added: “Kathleen is a very dynamic local government director of services and is a person of great integrity.

“I have no doubt that her energy and drive will play a central role in shaping the future of Carlow County Council in the years ahead.”

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Some of the many aircraft that flew low over Bray, delighting onlookers along the coast. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

Ray, Anne-Maria, Jessica and Sarah Stritch

display: thrilling demonstrations of skill

Flights to fancy at a Bray airshow

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HOUSANDS of people flocked to Bray to take in the tenth annual Bray Air Display show recently, which featured a wide range of aircraft in all shapes and sizes. A Swiss display team were the highlight of the show for many, thanks to their expertly honed precision in the air.

For those looking for less precise displays, the sight of several large passenger planes – as well as smaller cropduster-sized aircraft – were just as welcome as the craft flew along the coast, culminating in the sky above Bray. Back on terra firma, visitors to Bray also enjoyed all kinds of activities at the amusements close to the shoreline, with the pretty village offering something for everyone.

A great crowd of people lined the shore, taking in the amusements and the air show

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Jenny Fogarty

Susan Roldao and Keitia Ne a Guisar

Anna Walsh, Laura Faulkner, Eamon Fennell, Belinda Kelly and Fergal Finge. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

A sweet evening

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ULMERS poured on the charm for guests at the recent launch of its new Forbidden Flavours line at The Sugar Club in the city centre recently. The popular cider has introduced a number of new flavours – Cloudy Lemon, Strawberry & Lime, Juicy Pear and Berry Berry – and while the summer has been

distinctly underwhelming, the new drinks went down a treat with guests at the launch.

Mode Teo Sutra, Dublin GAA star Eamon Fennell and his fiancee Fiona Creely, and TV3’s Patrick Kavanagh were just some of the guests on the night, with a Mediterraneaninspired BBQ adding to the flavoursome fun.

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Fiona Creely

Tracey Byrne and Edel Maiben

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a day in the life: actor steven houghton

Working hard to excel at his art  aisling kennedy

PERHAPS best known for playing the love interest of Gail Platt in Coronation Street, Steven Houghton is an Olivier-award nominated actor who will be appearing as Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music this August.

He took time out to chat to The Gazette this week about a typical day in his life.

“I usually get up at about 7am and then I make my daughter, Ella, some breakfast. I usually make her some lunch to bring with her to school and then I drop her off at the gates.”

Houghton has two children with his wife Samantha, 15-year-old Ella and 19-year-old Daniel.

He said that he likes to stay fit and healthy, so he makes himself and his wife eggs on toast every morning for breakfast, and then he goes for a run at about 10am.

“I usually run for about 50 minutes each day around the fields where I live. I live in Hertfordshire, and there is beautiful scenery all around here.”

Once he’s finished his morning run, he then heads back home and has a shower. Houghton runs a performing arts school

with his wife Samantha, called Excel Performing Arts Ltd, which is based in the local primary school that his own children attended when they were young.

He said that a lot of planning goes into the school, as there are 400 children who attend it.

“We teach ballet, jazz, drama, singing and performance techniques for ages from three up to 17.

“It’s really hectic, but it’s brilliant and it’s a really good antidote for me when I’m not performing because it allows me to do the acting jobs I want to do rather than having to do it for a living.

“I take acting roles now because I want to do them, which is really nice.”

Houghton spends the morning and afternoons planning and working at the performing arts school. He breaks for lunch at about 1pm and always tries to eat something healthy.

“We start work at the school at 3pm and we usually finish on a week night at about 9pm, and we also work a half day on Saturday.”

Houghton manages to find time in between this hectic schedule to pick his daughter up from school, and he and his wife take turns cooking dinner for

Actor Steven Houghton will be appearing as Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music this August at the Bord Gais Energy theatre

their children at about 6pm each night.

In the evening, Houghton likes to relax with his family by watching a movie on his iPad. “I love my iPad! They’re absolutely brilliant and

have changed my life. I like watching dramas, thrillers and documentaries. I usually have a glass of wine or a cup of tea to unwind at night and then I head to bed most nights at about 11pm.”

Steven Houghton will appear as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at the Bord Gais Energy theatre from August 17 to August 29. Tickets are on sale through the theatre now.

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Dublin Fashion Festival picks a perfect Pippa THIS week saw the launch of Dublin Fashion Festival 2015 in the stunning surrounds of City Hall.

Pippa O’Connor was announced as this year’s face of the festival, and had a cutting-edge look in a stunning black jumpsuit.

Cocktails flowed with the help of the gang from The Meeting House, and delicious canapes from San Lorenzos were served.

Pippa, Rosanna Purcell and a range of other famous faces took in the beauty of City Hall and all commented on how fan-

tastic a location it was for the fashion show that took place later in the night.

Clyde Carroll, from Dublin Town, told those gathered that we can expect the best year yet from the festival, which will run all across Dublin city from September 7 to 13.

Computing a way to help ethiopia INTERNATIONAL charity Camara recently fulfilled its commitment to provide 17,500 computers to Ethiopia and train a minimum of 1,750 teachers over five years.

Camara Education is a social enterprise which uses technology to deliver digital literacy skills and equal learning opportunities to children in disadvantaged communities around the world.

Camara recently sent its final container of more than 900 computers to Addis Ababa.

The charity is working with Ethiopia’s ministry of education to close not only the huge gap in ICT access in remote areas, but also to provide much needed capacity building and teacher training.

The charity is now finalising another agreement which will see the delivery of education continue to spread across Ethiopia, thanks to technology. For further information, see www.camara.org.

a rare chance to study the rising A SELECTION of rare photographs and letters documenting the impact the Easter Rising had on Dublin City has been compiled by TCD. Each week, diaries, letters and photographs will be highlighted in a new

blog entitled Changed Utterly, which is inspired by the WB Yeats poem, Easter 1916.

The blog showcases previously unpublished records of the Rising written by ordinary people, from blow-by-blow accounts to comprehensive scrapbooks.

Previous posts have included the story of Eileen Corrigan, one of four female students who dodged sniper bullets to make it into TCD to sit exams, and a collection of photographs taken

by Thomas Johnson

Pippa O’Connor – the face of Dublin Fashion Festival 2015

Westropp which were taken in the days and weeks following the Rising.

They show the damage inflicted on the city and the architectural fabric

of central Dublin, including the GPO, Liberty Hall, the Four Courts and Clerys.

T his blog can be viewed at: www.tcd.ie/ Library/1916/

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ESCAPE THE MAYHEM

escape the mayhem: singer-songwriter mick flannery

Playing to his competitive chess streak Each week The Gazette speaks to Dubliners about how they like to unwind in a bustling, busy city. Mick Flannery tells us how an uncommon hobby actually stresses him ...  keith bellew

RENOWNED singersongwriter Mick Flanner y is a busy man, recording and touring.

T his week, T he Gazette spoke with Flannery about what he likes to do to escape the mayhem of his rigorous schedule.

His favourite activity is a rather unique one – while some like to exercise or jet off on sun holidays, Flannery

prefers to pit his wits against those of anonymous opponents in online chess battles.

He says that while he enjoys this, it doesn’t do much for relieving stress, as there is a leader board system and he tries his very best to maintain or increase his score. “ I ’m a d d i c t e d t o online chess! There’s a website called Chess. com, it sounds really boring, but it’s actually quite exciting.

“I do that to de-stress, but it stresses me out because they have this marking system and you lose points every time you lose a game, so it’s very stressful!

“If you go on a losing streak, your score goes below 1,100 and you cry,” he said.

Shouting He went on to say that he plays online chess too much, and his girlfriend hates it because he’s constantly giving her a fright by shouting at the computer.

“It’s ridiculous. I shouldn’t actually be talking about this because it’s the one

thing that actually brings me stress,” he said.

He currently lives in County Clare but says that he tries to get down to his native Cork every two weeks or so to visit friends and “drink too many pints”.

There are a couple of particular haunts he likes to frequent when he’s back in the rebel county, but he doesn’t allow himself to be talked into impromptu performances.

“They [the pubs] would be quiet, and I’d be a regular, so most of the people would know me and know that I’m too grumpy to do something like that,” he

On his love for online chess, Mick Flannery says: “It’s the one thing that actually brings me stress”

laughs.

You can catch Mick Flannery at the Spirit of Folk festival at Dunder-

r y Park next month, September 18 to 20.

For further information on the festival, see

www.spiritoffolk.com, or http://w w w.facebook.com/spiritoffolkfestival.

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FAIR: GET ALL THE LATEST INFO AT THE RDS ABOUT COURSES

Visit Which Course Expo for adult learning advice

WHICH Course Expo is Dublin’s annual adult course fair, and takes place every September.

This year’s event takes place at the RDS on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, and promises to be the largest event yet in its eight-year history.

Attendees can expect to meet numerous course providers offering courses of all descriptions, from IT, languages and sports and fitness to health, beauty and wellbeing, distance learning, business and holistic

studies, to name but a few.

The event will include the Seminar Zone – a dedicated area featuring talks on courses and careers such as law, journalism, dream interpretation, angel therapy, broadcasting and many more topics.

Which Course Expo 2015 will also feature the ever-popular Career Clinic, where attendees can receive free one-onone career advice from qualified career coaches.

Event organiser Kevin

Branigan says: “A wealth of people in the Greater Dublin area – some 150,000 people – will enrol in a part-time course this autumn.

“There are many reasons why people enrol in part-time courses, such as for career advancement, self improvement or simply to learn a new hobby or meet new people.”

Attendees can meet exhibitors from a wide variety of education bodies and facilities, such as National College of Ireland, City Colleges, Gael

Which Course Expo is Dublin’s annual adult course fair and will take place at the RDS on September 5-6

Linn, Gaiety School of Acting, LA College of Creative Arts, Solas eCollege, Emergency Services Training Institute, DCU Connected, Dorset College, Hibernia College,

Irish Payroll Institute, and many more.

Admission to Which Course Expo 2015 is free to those who pre-register at www.whichcourseexpo.ie.

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Learning how to live on your own

BUDGET: SURVIVING YOUR FIRST YEAR AT SCHOOL

 KEITH BELLEW

MANY first time students will be living alone for the first time and will have no experience of budgeting and paying bills. Managing your finances is just as important as managing your timetable and study plan.

The following is a list of tips for first time students to survive their first academic year.

Always pay bills on time to avoid late fees. You don’t want to find yourself in a position where you have several bills to pay at once which cannot be put

off any longer.

If you have a credit card, make a personal note of every purchase you make as you don’t want to be taken by surprise with a huge bill.

When this dreaded bill does arrive, try to pay it off as quickly as possible, as bad credit follows you everywhere.

Never go food shopping when you are hungry, as you will invariably buy too much, some of which is bound to go to waste.

Don’t make impulse purchases, always make a shopping list and buy in bulk. Just because food is

cheaper in discount supermarkets doesn’t necessarily mean its unhealthier so shop there whenever possible. Also, these are great places to save money on things like toiletries and household supplies.

Always bring lunch from home and try to avoid eating out often.

Limit the number of times you allow yourself to eat out over the period of a month.

Create a budget, contact your student union to see if it runs second hand book schemes, take full advantage of student discount’s and always

enquire if one is on offer.

Look for special offers everywhere and check out second-hand shops for clothes, books and furniture. Investing in a Leap card is a great way to save money. Many students will have to get four buses or more a day, and those few cents saved on each journey add up very quickly.

According to Dublin City University: the most recent figures show that the total cost for a student living away from home in self-catering shared accommodation for the eight-and-a-half month academic year is almost €7,000. For those who stay at home the total cost is €3,433. A further nontuition fee, in the region of €400, must be added for non-grant holders attending certain institutions.

Loans to help you in college STILLORGAN Credit Union is offering its members low-rate education loans to help finance college or university fees and other associated costs.

Full-time third level students can apply for a loan from the branch from either their own account, or their parents can opt to apply for a loan on their behalf.

The branch are also offering another rolling loan – the annual rolling education loan – at a rate of just 6.5% APR. This loan provides students with the option of a loan top up each year for the duration of their course. See www.stillorgancu.ie for info.

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Use Springboard to further studies THE College of Computing Technolog y (CCT) in Westmoreland Street is providing higher education programmes in computing, information technology, and business, and is now part of the Springboard national initiative, which offers access to free higher education programmes..

The five Springboardfunded programmes commencing in September include a Level 6 certificate in science in IT support and development (one year), a Level 6 certificate in web development (one year), a Level 7 diploma in big data technology

skills (one year), a Level 7 bachelor of science in information technology (one year add-on), and a Level 8 bachelor of science (hons) in information technology (one year add-on).

Variety

With a variety of additional learning supports provided throughout programme durations, including job-seeking skills training, professional development (STEPS programme), and a work placement, CCT is a great choice for those looking to kickstart their ICT career.

For further information, see www.cct.ie.

HOUSING: FINDING THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT PRICE

It’s not easy to find student digs  AISLING KENNEDY

SEARCHING for student accommodation in Dublin can be a difficult task with soaring rent prices and high levels of students in need of somewhere to live for the coming year.

Firstly, the price of accommodation is a massive factor that needs to be considered when looking for accommodation.

Rent prices can range from €300 for a shared room and continue up to €700 or more for a more luxurious apartment.

It is therefore, very

important to start searching for accommodation as early as possible before the start of the first semester as the closer it gets to the beginning of the college year, the less availability there will be and the higher the rent prices will be.

Tips when searching for accommodation: Do as much research as you can online but also make sure to view the areas and accommodation you are considering renting in. Ask friends or family living in Dublin about what the area is like and ask them for alternative recommendations.

Thoroughly check out public transport connections between the college and the accommodation.

Some areas can look close to the college on the map but may be difficult to reach by bus or Luas.

Also, make full use of any accommodation support offered by the college or students’ union as they will be able to offer practical help and advice.

It is important to be aware that there have been scams on students seeking accommodation in Dublin, for example people who pose as landlords and try to take payments online for accommodation that is not for rent. Always watch out for these types of scams and remember if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Know your rights

In most cases, rent is usually payable monthly and in advance.

At the beginning of a letting period, tenants are required to pay a deposit of one month’s rent which will be refunded when the lease is up or if the tenant decides to leave once the

lease is up. If, however, a tenant causes any damage to the property, the landlord has the right to hold onto the deposit to fix the damage.

Make sure that the landlord gives you a rent book so that tax relief on any rent paid can be reclaimed.

Ask the landlord if they are registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB).

By law, landlords must be registered with the PRTB and if they have not registered there may be problems down the road.

Remember that good preparation is key to

Finding student accommodation in Dublin can be a difficult task

avoiding problems.

Don’t forget: There are other ways to rent in Dublin which i n cl u d e o n - c a m p u s accommodation, long-

term student hostels, and accommodation with a family. Make sure to investigate all options to find the best solution to suit you and your budget.

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Greenhills College offer QQI courses WHETHER you have just done your

networking and PC maintenance are

Leaving Certificate or are return-

on offer. A Level 6 course in this area

ing to education after a long absence

offers the internationally recognised

you may be interested to know that

Comptia A+ qualification as well as the

Greenhills College are offering full and

QQI Level 6.

part-time courses with certification by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland).

The courses, which are eligible to students on full-time basis, offers

The college’s business courses are at Levels 5 and 6, including a medical secretary course.

Students at the college can also

nursing studies, healthcare support

take part in the IT Tallaght Scholarship

and community care with the chance to

scheme, whereby one student from

develop practical skills in these areas.

Greenhills each year is awarded a two-

The pre-university courses in the

year scholarship of €2,500 for their

areas of science, business, arts, sports

first two years in ITT. This scholarship

science, art portfolio and engineering,

will be in addition to any other funding,

are also designed to give a solid foun-

such as the SUSI (Student Universal

dation for those wishing to continue to

Support Ireland) grant, which they

third level.

may avail of.

For those interested in informa-

Full details of courses are available

tion technology, courses in software

on www.greenhillscollege.ie or email

development and gaming as well as

admin.greenhills@ddletb.ie.

DUBLIN CITY: THE PEOPLE’S COLLEGE CAN HELP

Courses are on offer for people from all walks of life

 IAN BEGLEY

THE People’s College in Parnell Square is offering courses for people from all walks of life and ability for learning.

The college has experienced tutors covering a wide range of languages, social and political studies, literature, art appreciation and cultural activities as well as personal development, basic education and communication skills.

New courses this year include felting and Qigong, which is an ancient Chinese health care system. On offer again this year is the introduction to hill walking and wildlife, as well as genealogy

and mindfulness which have been very popular in the college over the last few years. Other popular courses are creative writing, languages, music and art appreciation, yoga and pilates.

Morning classes in creative writing, yoga, wildlife, and public speaking will continue to take place this year.

Important

The People’s College in Parnell Square

T he student committee, elected every two years, also plays an important role in the life of The People’s College.

The committee participates in the preparation of the syllabus and with administrative duties in the college. Various activities that take place

are also organised by the committee during the year, which include Saturday outings and social and cultural events.

T he societies that the college has include a choir group, a debating society and a drama group.

Find a course that suits you and sign up today by sending an application form or by contacting the college by email or on social media.

V i s i t w w w. p e o p lescollege.ie for more information.

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SUPPORT: RANGE OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS TO AVAIL OF

There is always access to mental health help

ď Ž AISLING KENNEDY

ACCORDING to Aware, a charity helping those suffering from depression, more than 450,000 people experience some form of depression at any one time in Ireland.

Students and young people in general, comprise a large portion of those who go through depression as many people experience the first symptoms of depression during their college years.

Factors such as living away from home

for the first time, dwindling career options and declining living standards can leave some students feeling lost and alone.

This can lead to some students feeling like there is no hope and no help for them – but this is not the case.

There is help available on most college campuses in Ireland and students embarking on a college course should be aware that these services are always accessible to them.

For any students who may be struggling, here

are a list of helpful services you can access if you feel you need to talk: UCD Student Counselling Service is a free ser vice and is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. For further information, call 01 716 3133, or call into the student health centre in the student centre.

UCD also has a programme called Please Talk which is a voluntary organisation run by students and staff. Its aim is to provide information and support to students.

For further information, email ucd@pleasetalk. ie.

Trinity College provides support, guidance and treatment options for students suffering from mental health issues through its college health service and their counselling service.

To contact the college health centre, call 01 896 1591.

DCU runs a counselling and personal development service, which is a confidential and free service and is available to all students. For fur-

ther information, call 01 700 5165, or email counselling@dcu.ie.

Alternatively, there is a listening support service called Niteline that is a confidential phone service run by and for the students of DCU, NCAD, RCSI, TCD, NUIM and their affiliate colleges.

Niteline is open every night during term time from 9pm to 2.30am, and you can call about any problem you may be experiencing. For further information, see www. niteline.ie, or call 1800 793 793.

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FastSport Cabinteely park and NRh host games: THE third NRH Spinal Sports Championships in partnership with IWA Sport, dlr Sports Partnership and Spinal Injuries Ireland will be held on Saturday, September 5 in the National Rehabilitation Hospital and Cabinteely Park.

Events include handcycling, at Cabinteely Park from 10.30am, archery, wheelchair basketball, fields athletics, table tennis (all in the NRH) and a host of others. Competitors will have been a patient of the NRH. The competition was first introduced in 2013 with 42 athletes from 16 counties taking part across a range of events.

Fiona Conroy, senior physiotherapist at NRH and eEvent coordinator, said of the inaugural event: “The championships clearly highlight the huge demand for competitive events in disability sports and we in the NRH look forward to meeting this growing demand.”

gaelic games: O’callaghan, Keaney and Shefflin impart key advice

Hurlers’ healthy outlook  sport@dublingazette.com

OVER 250 children lined out last weekend in Parnell Park, Dublin for one of Centra’s Champions of Healthy Living’ events this summer.

Hurling stars Henry

Shefflin, Conal Keaney and Dotsy O’Callaghan were on hand on the day to give healthy eating and training tips to young aspiring hurlers from local Dublin clubs.

Girls and boys from all

over the county came in their droves to take part in a very special hurling skills session and learn from some of the best in the game.

This year’s event has a strong focus on healthy eating and nutrition,

Throngs of young GAA fans attended the event in Parnell Park. Picture: Piaras O’Mideach

Dotsy O’Callaghan signs autographs for young fans

with the Centra Champions providing some invaluable tips on how they can perform to the best of their ability.

As well as the fun skills session, children enjoyed a great family day out that brought the whole community together with a host of entertainment on the day.

On the day Lorraine O’Connor and her club, St Peregrine’s, won a place in the grand finale of the community events, taking place in October in Croke Park.

They will be one of a selection of clubs to take part in the ultimate behind the scenes day

out as they enjoy a special training session, a stadium tour and lots of entertainment.

Throughout the summer, Centra has been undertaking a Champions of Healthy Living survey with parents at each community event and Saturday’s event has revealed some interesting findings about Dublin’s eating habits.

The children of the capital have a sweet tooth with 29% of them admitting to having a treat such as chocolate or a fizzy drink every day; this is higher than most other counties surveyed so far.

However they’re still

eating their fruit and veg with the traditional options still popular.

59% of children picked apples as their favourite fruit with 29% choosing carrots as their favourite vegetable.

T he sur vey also revealed that Dublin mums rule the kitchen with almost half of them claiming to do all the cooking in the house and 59% of them making their children’s lunches every day.

Parents and children were in agreement that Shefflin is their favourite hurler while the Ballyhale Shamrocks’ man was also picked as their champion of choice.

Spence nominated for World Rugby player of year  sport@dublingazette.com

Sophie Spence conducts a training exercise at a Leinster summer camp this week

OLD Belvedere’s Sophie Spence has been nominated on World Rugby’s women’s Player of the Year for 2015.

New Zealand scrum half Kendra Cocksedge, France captain Gaelle Mignot and Ireland second row Sophie Spence have made the shortlist for the prestigious award, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in London on November 1.

Spence was recently named Women’s Player of the Year at

the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards just last week.

World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “On behalf of World Rugby, I wish to extend my congratulations to Gaelle, Kendra and Sophie for securing their Player of the Year nomination, and for their skill, power, discipline and consistency required to excel at the highest level.

“Women’s rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the world, and we’re focused on building on the incredible success of last year’s Women’s

Rugby World Cup in Paris which engaged fans like never before.”

The panel selecting the shortlist is made up of former players Sue Day (England), Melodie Robinson (New Zealand) and Lucan-based teacher Fiona Coghlan as well as the Sunday Times rugby correspondent Stephen Jones and World Rugby Council member John Jeffrey.

Elsewhere, former Irish international and Old Wesley stalwart Philip Orr was elected this week as the junior deputy president of the IrishRugby Football Union.

Orr played for the club for over

20 years as a prop and was, for a long time, Ireland’s most capped played in the position with 58 appearances.

He toured with the Lions to New Zealand in 1977 and played in the inaugural World Cup a decade later.

From there, he moved into rugby administration and was the Old Wesley club president for their centenary in 1991.

He also went on to manage the Irish Under-21 squad and has also been the club’s representative to the Leinster branch in recent times.

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Trading places for Irish super stars As Keith Fahey calls time on his superb career in the League of Ireland, Damien Duff begins a new chapter with Shamrock Rovers on Monday in Tallaght, writes NATHAN KELLY T WO of the biggest names to ever grace the League of Ireland have stolen headlines this week, but for very different reasons.

Former Republic of Ireland international, St Patrick’s Athletic legend and local football star Keith Fahey announced his retirement from the professional game last Thursday due to longstanding knee and hip injuries.

Fahey, who famously made the switch to Shamrock Rovers at the start of the 2015 season from St Pat’s, was also on the books of Bluebell United and earned 16 senior international caps in the Trapattoni era.

In a statement about the retirement, the Tallaght native said: “Unfortunately, I have had to come to this decision after taking advice from

the doctor and surgeon. I feel that it is the right time to finish playing professional football. I’d like to thank everyone that has supported me, managed me, and played with me during my time playing football.”

Current Rovers boss Pat Fenlon praised Fahey for his short but meaningful final stint at the Tallaght club.

“Keith will be a big loss to Shamrock Rovers and the League of Ireland in general,” he said. “He has been a central part of our squad this season and has been a great influence on the players, particularly the younger members of our squad.”

Fahey’s career began as a local schoolboy at Tymon North before switching to Dublin giants Cherry Orchard. As a promising teen he travelled to first Arsenal and

then Aston Villa but never settled in his first stint in the UK. He arrived back in Dublin and played LSL football with Red Cow side Bluebell before signing for Pat’s, which would re-ignite his career.

Overall, he played 229 times for Pat’s across three spells. He was part of the Saints team who won the League Cup in 2003 but left the club in 2005 for Drogheda United.

But, after just a year at United he returned to Inchicore and remained at the club until 2008.

Many Irish football fans will cite the midfielder’s performance in the second leg of Pats’ 08-09 UEFA Cup first round second leg tie against Hertha Berlin as one of the best by a League of Ireland player in recent times.

Performances such as that earned him a move

Keith Fahey signs on the dotted line for Shamrock Rovers with club chairman Jonathan Roche last November

to Championship side Birmingham City and he played a major role in City’s promotion to the Premier League in the 08/09 season and their League Cup success in 2011.

His success at Birmingham earned him 16 senior caps in which he scored

thunderous reception in Tallaght in the 89th minute, right after Rovers got their third goal.

Four minutes of injury time gave the crowd a glimpse of their new man and he looked as hungry as ever to get on the ball, drifting everywhere in between the midfield and

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three goals for Ireland between 2010-12 including a vital winner against Armenia on route to Euro 2012, a tournament he would miss through injury.

He returned home in 2013 to Richmond Park and helped Pat’s win the FAI Cup before moving to Rovers where he made 12 appearances, the last of which came against St Patrick’s in the FAI Cup earlier this year.

But, while one former ROI international hangs up his Rovers jersey for good, another is just starting his new life for the Hoops as Damien Duff made his debut for Fenlon’s side as a late substitute in their 3-0 win over Cork City in Tallaght on Monday night.

A century of caps under his belt for the national side, Duff entered to a

front-line, playing neat passes and drawing fouls.

Fans will now have an anxious wait to see if the former Blackburn, Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham star will get a starting role against Sligo Rovers on August 29 at The Showgrounds.

Duff, who as a schoolboy played for Leicester Celtic, Lourdes Celtic and St Kevin’s Boys revealed prior to his debut that any money he earns from his 18 month contract at Rovers would be given away to Temple Street Hospital and Heart Children Ireland.

“Every penny I get is going to charity. I don’t want a penny.

“I thought it’d be something nice to do because I just want to play football,” he said as he was officially unveiled as a Rovers player last week.

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Clontarf’s Cusask steps away from national team ALEX CUSACK has confirmed his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

The 34 year-old had originally planned to retire following the World Cup earlier this year, but delayed his decision until after helping Ireland successfully qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 in India next year.

“I have been thinking about it seriously for a year, especially with the bad run of injuries I have suffered in recent times,” said the Clontarf all-rounder.

“Those injuries have taken a considerable toll on my body, and that’s the main reason why I’m calling it a day now. I’m also the father of three young children, and I feel I need to be around more for them.

Cusack feels the team’s future is secure, with a wealth of talented young players coming through. “It’s great to see the young guys coming through and I’m certain the team has a great future ahead.

“I’d like to thank all my team mates that I have played with over the years - it has been a great honour to play for Ireland with such a great bunch of lads and I wish them all the best in the years ahead.”

Since his debut against Middlesex in 2007, Cusack played 174 times for Ireland, scoring 2347 runs at an average of 22.79, while also taking 180 wickets at just 21.86, putting him at 8th on the all-time leading wicket-takers.

There have been many highlights for Cusack during his 8 year career in the green of Ireland.

He made 47 during a stand of 161 with Kevin O’Brien in the famous World Cup win over England in Bangalore in 2011, while he also took 4 for 32 as Ireland edged out Zimbabwe by five runs in Hobart during the 2015 World Cup. He scored his only century - 130 in 2007 against Scotland - sharing a stand of 234 with Andre Botha - the third highest partnership for Ireland in all cricket.

Often seen at his best in T20 cricket, Cusack was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying tournament.

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soccer: crowds flock to sallynoggin for Hibernia trophy

Dun Laoghaire club holds annual Dunlop Trophy THE Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club’s Dunlop Tankard was presented by Myrtle Sullivan to the winners, John Jowett, May O’Sullivan and Eileen Brady last week following their success at the event.

It follows hot on the heels of the club celebrating it’s 50th anniversary which saw large numbers take part in a special competition despite adverse weather conditions with the rain failing to dampen spirit. The club also toasted their ongoing success with a ceremony afterwards.

Glasgow Celtic’s Under-15 side celebrate winning the Hibernia Trophy

Celtic win annual Joey’s title  nathan kelly sport@dublingazette.com

A FEAST of football at the highest level the schoolboy game has to offer was

served up in Sallynoggin as St Joseph’s Boys hosted their annual Hibernia Trophy last weekend.

Under-15 sides from Joey’s, Wolves, Sunder-

land, Celtic, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest and development sides from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland made up the two

groups as play got underway last Friday evening.

The first game of elite competition saw St Joseph’s take on Sunderland which ended in a 2-1 win for the host side. The other early game in Group A on Friday evening saw the FAI development side beat Wolves 2-0. A little bit later on, Group B kicked and the Northern Ireland Development Side beat Celtic 5-2 while Nottingham Forest beat Norwich 4-0.

Saturday was set to be an action packed day with each team playing twice and it kicked off again with Group A, with Wolves taking on Sunderland and Joey’s facing the FAI side, both games kicking off at 11am. It was the Irish team who came out on top in the club vs country affair, winning 3-1, while Sunderland got their first win, beating Wolves 3-0.

At 12.30pm, the second set of fixtures from Group B began with Celtic taking on Norwich and Northern Ireland facing Forest. The Celts came back from behind twice to beat the Canaries 3-2 while our Northern neighbours secured a 2-2 draw against Forest thanks to a goal in the last kick of the game.

In the Group A afternoon fixtures, Joey’s fell to their second defeat of the day, this time against Wolves while Sunderland snatched a late winner over the FAI side which secured their place in Sunday’s final. In Group B meanwhile, Celtic cruised into the final thanks to a 6-0 win over Forest while Northern Ireland and Norwich drew 1-1.

Before the final and third/fourth place playoff, Norwich beat Joey’s 2-1 on Sunday morning while Wolves beat Forest. It was then an island of Ireland battle for third spot as the FAI and Northern teams faced each other in the play-off.

In what was a fantastic contest, the Republic selection ran out as winners with a 3-2 win.

The Sallynoggin complex was packed ahead of the Celtic vs Sunderland final and it didn’t disappoint as neither side could be separated and penalties followed a 1-1 draw. In one of the best shootouts you’ll see, Celtic missed their first, recovered to take the lead, then Sunderland missed the chance to win it before the Glasgow side finally came out on top, winning 3-2 after six penalties each.

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football: cabinteely club soar in county final

Foxrock land title ladies sfc final Foxrock Cabinteely 3-10 St Brigid’s 2-1  sport@dublingazette.com

A WEEK on from being crowned Dublin senior ladies football champions, Foxrock Cabinteely manager Pat Rice is on a high after his side’s absolutely dominating performance in the final.

The Foxrock side hammered St Brigid’s 3-10 to 2-1 in the final last Sunday in Parnell Park. The margin of victory was reduced by two Brigid’s goals late

in the second half after the score at half-time was 1-7 to 0-1 in Rice’s sides favour.

“We’re very pleased and proud,” was his reply when asked for his reaction to being crowned Dublin champions.

“We’re particularly proud of how we won the game.

It was probably our best performance of the year, I mean we’ve had two or three really outstanding performances this year, but the players seemed to save their best for the championship final.”

Club Noticeboard cuala THE senior team won 1-23 to 0-17 over

Leinster champions St Vincent’s on

St Vincents at Shankill on Saturday.

Saturday night, followed up on Sun-

The junior As won through to their

day by an AFL5 game for the second

championship semi-final with a con-

team away to St Maur’s and an AFL10

vincing win over Craobh Chiarain.

game at Hyde Park for the third team

The junior Ds had a league win over Foxrock Cabinteely celebrate. Picture: GAAPics.com

But did the manner of victory surprise the Foxrock boss? “It did to be honest,” he said. “You could see that some of our players were quite nervous going into it but I suppose once they got on the field they just settled almost immediately.

“But we probably did expect more from Brigid’s. I mean we’ve have had some right battles with them throughout recent times and they’ve some great players, but I

think our girls were just on the absolute top of their game.”

Foxrock Cabinteely won the championship in 2012 but were denied last year by Na Fianna in the 2014 final.

The victory was aided by the massive influence Cabo’s inter-county stars have on the panel, with Amy Connolly, Hannah Noonan and in particular Sinead Goldrick performing yet again when it really mattered.

against Castleknock.

Clontarf before following up with a

Congratulations to Cuala’s Sinead

14-point win over Erin Go Bragh in the

Wilde and the Dublin U-16B camogie

championship playoff.

team who are through to the B All-

The five-timer was brought up

Ireland final.

with the junior Fs securing a three-

Tickets are selling fast for the 2015

point win over Castleknock on Sunday

Cuala All-Ireland lunch on Friday,

morning and a place in their champi-

September 18. This annual event,

onship semi-final.

compered by Des Cahill with special

There are plenty of pictures on the Cuala website to relive the wins.

It’s football next weekend with the senior team taking on reigning

guests, just gets better and better each year. If you, or your company, would like to buy a table, please contact cualalunch@gmail.com.

shankill THE juvenile academy is back in action

hurling and camogie in a safe and fun

every Saturday morning in Shangan-

environment. If you would like your

agh Castle at 10am catering for four-

child to join the academy or any of our

to eight-year-old boys and girls.

teams just come along on the day and

Learn the skills of Gaelic football,

have fun with your friends.

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