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Month XX, 2012 • Stillorgan Dundrum • Churchtown • Nutgrove • Rathfarnham • Ballinteer • Sandyford • Leopardstown

INSIDE: Art lovers brush up on the latest works by top watercolourists at society’s 159th annual exhibition P8

community: Let volunteers keep social welfare payments – Boyd Barrett Page 7

Wesley Galway trip ends in league defeat

Plan for pitches to get storage

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Football:

Ballinteer bow out of the championship Page 31

Rugby:

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DESIGNS for on-site storage containers that would house temporary goalposts for Dundrum pitches will be completed before Christmas by the council. The commitment to have the designs done in the next couple of months was made on foot of a motion by Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab). She asked that the council erect

containers on pitches for the storage of large football gear to save clubs taking the equipment away after each training session or match. Senior parks superintendent for the council, Rory O’Sullivan, said the new containers would most likely have transparent sides and a roof and he would have to consult with the council’s architectural department “to come up with something secure”. Full Story on Page 3

1 way to help: Random acts of kindness for good mental health STUDENTS from Loretto Col-

lege, Foxrock knew “1” way to help launch the HeadsUp Acts of Random Kindess school campaign recently. Kim Garth, Julie Gaughran, Laura Tallon, Mary Gorman and Emma Lawlor (centre) were

highlighting the campaign to help maintain and support positive mental health, by asking students to be kind and spread goodwill to classmates, friends and family members. For further information on the campaign, see www.headsup.ie.

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A GATHERING of the descendants of the crew of the Endurance – which undertook a daring expedition to the Antarctic 99 years ago – will take place in Dun Laoghaire this week. From grandchildren to great-great-grandchildren, relatives of Ernest Shackleton, Tom Crean and others of the 28-strong crew of the 1914-1916 Endurance expedition will congregate at Dun Laoghaire’s Shackleton Exhibition, among the Irish Maritime Exhibitions in the ferry terminal, Dun Laoghaire. The Gazette spoke to Shackleton’s granddaughter, Alexandra Shackleton, ahead of the Polar Gathering. She said: “There will be a handful of descendants there, as some of the crew don’t have any relatives left. It will be a won-

Alexandra Shackleton, granddaughter of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton (right), launching a replica polar expedition boat named in her honour

derful gathering and Tim Jarvis, who recreated my grandfather’s Endurance expedition, will be speaking at it, too. “I didn’t know my grandfather, as he died in South Georgia [Antarctic] at 47 when my father was 10,” she said, referring to his fatal heart attack. “We went out there to the harbour to where he died, and the winds were

really terrific and the light was so bright. We had a drink and toasted him, and then poured a libation out for him. “ T i m ’s r e c r e a t e d Shackleton Epic, which I am a patron of, will be on the Discovery Channel on October 24 [at 9pm, in the first of a three-part series]. “Tim named the boat [from the series] after me

– it’s called the Alexandra Shackleton, and it is almost an exact replica of my grandfather’s. “It’s 23 feet long, but people are bigger now, so it’s a cosy fit for the crew, some of whom are over 6ft tall,” she said. Alexandra told The Gazette where the roots of her grandfather’s exploring spirit lay. However, she said that she does not share her grandfather’s adventurous spirit, having studied history in Trinity College instead. “He moved to England as a small boy [at the age of 10, leaving his birthplace of Kildare], and his father was a doctor. “He joined the Merchant navy, which was a tough life, and then he went on the Discovery expedition with Scott – that’s where he got the travelling bug. “The first expedition he led was on a ship called the Nimrod, and they reached as far as 97 miles away from the South Pole before turning back. “He did it so that all of his crew would come home alive, which I think

is very impressive. “ My g r a n d m o t h e r asked him years later why he turned back when he was so close, and he told her it was because it was ‘better to have a live donkey than a dead lion’!” On this consideration for his crew, she said: “It was the same on the Endurance expedition – they all came back alive. “This was 100 years ago, and nobody had ever penetrated South Georgia before my grandfather and his crew, and they did so by using nails in their boots as climbing equipment, and with no communication at all [with the outside world]. “The Endurance crew was devoted to my grandfather, and he to them, and they were all devoted to the concept of the expedition itself. “Interest in the expedition continues all over the world to this day. I wish I’d known him,” she said. All are invited to attend the Polar Gathering on Friday, October 11 from 11am until 12.30pm at the Shackleton Endurance Exhibition.

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council: motion seeks containers for sports gear storage

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Lettie kicks off pitch proposals  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

DUNDRUM pitches could soon be getting football equipment storage containers, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said at an area committee meeting this week. Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) submitted a motion stating that structures should be installed in Dundrum parks to store football gear in order to save club members having to carry it around and dismantle goal posts after each match or training session. The parks and landscape section of the council is now investigating effective ways of storing large-scale sports equip-

ment, such as goalposts, on pitch sites. Cllr McCarthy said: “People have to carry around cones, nets and other paraphernalia and it’s a huge commitment. They have to store this stuff at home. “Surely we have the wherewithal to come up with something aesthetic and useful to trainers?” Rory O’Sullivan, the council’s senior parks superintendent, said containers would only house larger items, such as temporary goalposts. He said the containers first have to be designed and would likely have a roof and transparent sides with paladin fencing – the most popular welded mesh panel for such

containers – and said the council had a preference for small clubhouses rather than containers. Cllr McCarthy pressed O’Sullivan on when the container designs would be drawn up. Cllr Gerry Horkan (FF) said the containers would have to be secure structures to avoid people stealing the aluminium goalposts. In response, O’Sullivan said: “We will have to request the help of our colleagues in the architectural department to come up with something secure, as security is the priority.” He then told councillors the designs would be completed before Christmas.

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A cuppa things to point out: Lisa and Carrie discuss living at Rochdale RESIDENT Lisa Andrews was happy to point out some of the features

of her home to An Cathaoirleach, Carrie Smyth when she dropped in for a cuppa and a chat at Rochdale, Honey Park recently. Cllr Smyth called in on Lisa to hear first-hand about life at the development, which saw Tuath Housing Association purchase 61 apartments from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council at the former golf club site to provide a mix of one- and two-bed apartments for applicants from the council’s waiting list. As part of her official opening duties, Cllr Smyth commended the long-term housing solution, as well as the stability and value that the move affords residents.

A SELF-Employment Week run by Southside Partnership DLR begins on October 21 and continues until October 25. The week will concentrate on helping unemployed people to become self-employed through a series of workshops specially designed to prepare people to start up on their own. Free information workshops for people wanting to know more about becoming self-employed will cover topics such as tax, marketing and more. To find out more about the workshops, which will be run at Southside Partnership’s offices on Main Street in Blackrock, telephone 01 209 0610.

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oh my word Nine days of children’s events at Imaginosity

Stories galore at a special festival  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

All you need to know to write Successful Business Plans! – 1 day Workshop THE Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board is running a full day workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs as well as the owners and managers of existing small businesses who are looking to understand why writing a solid business plan is essential to business success.

CHILDREN’S museum Imaginosity is to run a nine-day Festival of Stories, from the end of October to the first week in November. Imaginosity, located in Sandyford, will host an eclectic array of family-friendly activities, events and performances throughout the festival. The line-up will have a literary theme, with several writers and drama companies taking part. Among the guests will be theatre companies

Banyan, Roundstring and Fulla Beans, while the children’s authors due to make an appearance include Deirdre Sullivan and David Maybury, as well as author/illustrators Steve McCarthy and Tatyana Feeney and many more. Storyteller, Story Corner will feature 2FM’s Rick O’Shea, TV3’s Lucy Kennedy, television presenter and MasterChef finalist Maia Dunphy, and 98FM’s Dermot and Dave (aka Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore). These special celeb-

Sienna Patterson and Eabha Murphy helped launch the upcoming Festival of Stories at Imaginosity

rity guests will tell funny, interactive and enjoyable stories to their young audiences. Clinical psychologist Joanna Fortune will run a special workshop for parents on the importance of family story-time, which will be followed by Milk and Cookie Stories – an arts collective.

Everyone is welcome to come along over the course of the nine-day festival, and enjoy all of the free events, activities and performances. The festival is suitable for families with children up to the age of nine. All details, dates, times, names, admission prices, opening times and direc-

tions are available online at www.imaginosity.ie. Booking is essential, which can be done by telephoning 01 217 6130, or by emailing info@imaginosity.ie. According to Imaginosity, the Festival of Stories further promotes children’s education through creativity and the arts.

Full Agenda of this workshop:• Understand the components and structure of a business plan • Understand the importance of planning for the business • Learn about tracking progress against plans and updating plans • Appreciate that the planning process (thinking, researching, consulting, discussing) is as important as the final written plan • Understand that planning helps you to think things through thoroughly, study and research if you are not sure of the facts, and look at your ideas critically

retail: new look store

€1m revamp for Heatons  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

• Uses of business plans • How to prepare a business plan • Preparing practical and realistic financial projections for your business • Stages of planning explained • Characteristics of great business plans • Common mistakes and how to avoid them • Contents of successful business plans • Use of best practice templates and application to your business Date/Time: Wednesday,6th November 2013 (9am – 5pm) Venue: Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Fee: €50 (including refreshments and learning material). Places are limited so early booking is essential. Places can be booked online on our website www.dlrceb.ie/ training and details on all of the other supports open to small businesses locally can also be found on www. dlrceb.ie.

H O M E WA R E a n d clothes outlet Heatons in Carrickmines has been refitted and revamped thanks to a fresh investment of €1m. The flagship store celebrated its new look with a launch last week, featuring some of Ireland’s top models. Rosanna Davison, Roz Purcell and Holly Carpenter helped to officially open the store and invite customers in to have a look at the store’s refurbishment. At the opening, a spokesperson for Heatons said: “We are delighted to reveal our new lookflagship Heatons store in

Carrickmines. “This relaunch is the beginning of some very exciting times for Heatons. Along with a new store opening that is planned for the Northside Shopping Centre in November, we also have plans for the next few years that will see us roll out our new design concept to our stores.” The overhaul and refit included replacing all interior fittings and fixtures and redesigning the shop layout. Celebrations continued at the new concept store throughout the weekend with a family fun day held on Saturday, October 5 complete with face painting and balloon modelling.

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music Teens invited to join in on a new Glenageary course

Pop into a school for young musicians  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A NEW course run by Rathdown Music School in Glenagear y – the School of Rock and Pop – gets under way this month for teenagers who could be the rock or pop stars of the future. The course is aimed at young musicians and singers aged 12 to 19, and is based at the Rathdown Music School. From song-writing to recording, all aspects of performance in the rock and pop music industry will be covered. One of the course tutors is vocal coach and jazz singer, Edel Meade. She said: “I am very

excited to be involved with this initiative, and I am looking forward to sharing my experience with the budding young singers and instrumentalists in Dun LaoghaireRathdown. “It promises to be a hugely enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved. “The course takes place over four days, the mid-term break, at the Rathdown Music School, and participants will benefit from interactive workshops and performance showcases, all of which will be gearing them towards recording in a band situation on the final day of the

course. “The music camp is suitable for singers and instrumentalists at all levels of experience, and is designed to give participants a feel for what it’s like to be a professional musician and to show them that if they are motivated and dedicated to their craft, they can have a successful career in music.” Darragh O’Neill is another course tutor. He is a solo guitarist and composer who has performed at venues all across the world, including at New York’s Carnegie, and with performers such as Enrique Iglesias. The Rathdown School

of Rock and Pop runs at Rathdown Music School, Up p e r G l e a n a g e a r y Road from October 28 until October 31, from 9.30am until 3.30pm, and costs €190. If you would like to book a place on the course, you can do so by calling Michael Quinn at 01 201 3938, or by emailing music@rathdownschool.ie. Edel will be performing with Julien Colarossi at the Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2 on October 18, and will be singing Cole Porter songs at La Dolce Vita in Temple Bar on October 24.

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works Six-week shutdown of Sallynoggin route opposed

Road closure sparks business concerns  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A LOCAL politician has warned that the closure of roads in Sallynoggin could have a detrimental effect on local business in the run up to Christmas and could even result in job losses. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is due to commence works on Sallynoggin Road on October 14 which will entail the road closing for a period of six

weeks. Local Fianna Fail election candidate for Dun Laoghaire, James McCann, said he was contacted by local business owners about the closure and has since written to the council requesting that an alternative traffic management plan be put in place instead of a full road closure. McCann said: “Many local business owners in the area I spoke to were

taken completely unaware about these works so close to Christmas. “Sallynoggin Road is the main artery into the village, and if it is closed for any sustained period of time, it is likely that there will be a significant knock-on effect in terms of job losses and, in some instances, complete shop closures. “Employers in the area have said the resulting closure will result in up to 50 direct job losses,” said McCann. Ken Rowe, owner of the Maxol Garage on the Sallynoggin Road, told The Gazette: “We’re trying to arrange a meeting about this for local businesses. “If they [the council] close the [Sallynoggin]

road, my business is closed. Last year, when a gas pipeline was laid, I nearly lost my business and took a loss. “I then had to drop my [petrol] prices by 1c to try and get back [on track] and now that I’m nearly there, this is happening. I would lose seven staff,” said Rowe. A council spokesperson said: “Following communications with local businesses, the council is working with the contractor to facilitate the best access to businesses without compromising the health and safety of the site staff and the general public during the works.” Cllr Denis O’Callaghan (Lab) said: “I under-

Local Fianna Fail election candidate for Dun Laoghaire, James McCann: “Employers have said the resulting [road] closure will result in up to 50 direct job losses”

stand that the contractor has been appointed and is presently preparing a traffic management plan for the duration of the works. “The contractor is being made aware of the

various representations expressing concerns of the businesses in the area. “Hopefully, the works will be completed by the end of November in time for the Christmas rush.

“Should the work not be completed then, any Christmas road works moratorium applied by the council over the Christmas period should also apply in this case,” he said.

Influential Irish talk on national recovery  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A RECENT Global Irish Economic Forum was held in Dublin Castle, where approximately 260 of the most influential Irish and Irish-connected individuals abroad, with a record of high achievement in international business, gathered to discuss Ireland’s economic recovery. The focus of this year’s two-day forum, which took place on October 4 and 5, was job creation. Among those attending was Paul McCullagh from Churchtown, whose company, Pacific Entity Partners, is the largest private equity fund in Australia and New Zealand. His company manages the largest biscuit company in New Zealand, and the biggest cinema chain in Australia.

He spoke to T he Gazette about this year’s economic forum. “I wasn’t speaking this year; I did that last year. The real action this year took place in the breakout groups which are small working groups based on your field of expertise. “I was in the financial services group, and all of the groups came up with really punchy findings which were then presented to the Taoiseach. “No one is shy in these groups, so the recommendations they come up with for the Irish economy are very far-reaching. “In my group, we came up with ideas on how to make Ireland a leader in cyber security and IT property, and how to attract the IT brains of the next generation to Ireland. “We all travelled to

this forum at our own expense, and gave three days of our time, so we need to know there will be a follow-through from the Government. “We got this assurance, and a governmental response to the recommendations is expected by the end of November. “Every time I come home, I do the taxi driver test [whereby I gauge their views of the economy] as they’re closest to the pulse of things. “They all said 2013 had been the best year in the past five years, and The Gathering [tourist initiative] was a great success. “When you start to feel more confident about the future, you act differently and think differently. The mood change since my last visit at Easter is very encouraging,” said McCullagh.

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community Call to tackle inconsistencies that jobseekers may face charity Coffees help Irish hospices

‘Let volunteers hold onto their social welfare’  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A RECENTLY held event to gather feedback from local volunteer centres – including one in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown – has led to a call for the Government to let more unemployed people volunteer in their areas while retaining their social welfare payments. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP) attended the Volunteer Ireland and local Volunteer Centres’ annual TD engagement event, which was hosted at Buswell’s Hotel by

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Yvonne McKenna, chief executive of Volunteer Ireland. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Volunteer Centre said that volunteers had informed them of an inconsistency between social welfare offices when it came to unemployed people trying to take part in voluntary work. According to the centre: “Policy on the level and type of volunteering activity deemed acceptable under the voluntary work option can differ greatly between different social welfare offices.”

Karen Johnson, the centre’s manager, said: “So far this year, more than 500 volunteers have registered with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Volunteer Centre. “Now, more than ever, it is crucial that volunteers in the centre have access to volunteering opportunities that can help to improve their employability. “The Volunteer Centres would like to see clearer guidelines for people who are in receipt of social welfare in relation to volunteering so that this bar-

Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP)

rier is removed.” Deputy Boyd Barrett (PBP) told The Gazette: “This seems to be a particular problem in Dun Laoghaire and Bray, where the [Department of] Social Welfare, for reasons best known to themselves, [deem voluntary work] incompatible with getting social welfare pay-

ments. “I understand it’s [a] discretionary [decision], as the unemployed person would not be available for work, but there is something wrong with how this discretion is being applied in Dun Laoghaire,” he said. A spokesperson for the Department of Social

Protection said: “A jobseeker [...] in receipt of a social welfare payment may engage in voluntary work within the State and continue to get their jobseeker’s payment, provided that they continue to satisfy the statutory conditions of being available for and genuinely seeking work.”

GROUPS from all across the country took part in Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of the Hospice Foundation recently, with the fundraiser held in Dun Laoghaire proving to be a highly musical affair. Musicians and teachers from the Dun Laoghaire School of Music regaled customers of Mandalay Cafe in Bloomfields Shopping Centre in Dun Laoghaire with instrumental performances and songs. Experts on the piano, clarinet and guitar were out in full force to raise money for the Hospice Foundation – which i n cl u d e s B l a c k r o c k Hospice – with the total amount raised on the day coming to about €200.

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Frank and Alison Casey were among the many art lovers visiting County Hall

A colourful event

HE 159th annual Water Colour Society of Ireland exhibition saw art lovers brush up on some of the latest works by a number of well-known artists, courtesy of the recent exhibition at County Hall, Dun Laoghaire. As Ireland’s largest exhibition of watercolours, as well as being one of the country’s big-

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gest art shows, visitors were enthralled by the diverse range of works on display, which once again showed the versatility of the medium for creating a wide range of works. More than 100 artists showcased their works, painting a perfect picture of the vibrant watercolour sector in contemporary Irish art.

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Falcon fans fly in to its 25th party

ALCON Holidays recently celebrated its 25th birthday in style, with lots of guests flying in to town to attend the black tie gala dinner held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The great and the good of the Irish tourism industry

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rubbed shoulders with current and former Falcon staff, industry colleagues, well-wishers and supporters to help wish the company well, celebrate its enduring success, and engage in a little networking – after admiring all the great looks and style on display, of course.

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Crosscare Dublin volunteer Stephanie Sheehan: “It’s absolutely fantastic to have won this award for Crosscare”

CrossCare: money to benefit older people who live alone in Ireland

€5,000 funding boost for local care agency CrossCare Dublin is one of 18 recipients to receive a grant from Diageo Ireland as part of its Gifted Programme. The local organisation received €5,000 in funding to help the organisation that provides support to older people who live alone in Ireland. With this funding, Crosscare hopes to introduce a scheme, A Night with Friends, where older people and volunteers who visit them meet up and interact. The funding will provide Crosscare with the necessary support

to begin staging these events. The organisation is one of 18 groups across Ireland to receive a grant ranging from €1,000 to €5,000. The gifted programme donated €50,000 in funding to groups this year. This is now the fourth year 72 community organisations have benefited from €200,000 in Gifted funding since it began. The programme allows Diageo employees who volunteer their free time to help out community organisations or charities to nominate these

groups for support from the company. Once nominations are received, they are then considered in detail by Diageo Ireland, with business in the community independently assessing the applications. Stephanie Sheehan, a Crosscare Dublin volunteer and the Guinness brand manager at St James’s Gate Brewery, commented on the award: “It’s absolutely fantastic to have won this award for Crosscare. The funding will allow the group to organise a series of evening events for the elderly

who very often feel most alone as the night time draws in. I would like to sincerely thank Diageo for their generosity on behalf of myself and everyone at the centre.” David Smith, country director at Diageo Ireland, commented: “The programme was devised to enable our employees to support groups which are close to them and which perform vital functions in their communities. I am delighted that Diageo has been able to support these 18 very worthy local organisations.

Spooktacular Halloween party is set to be held at the Gibson Hotel in an effort to raise muchneeded funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF). According to a spokesperson for MRF, the charity is looking forward to the upcoming Halloween fundraiser. “This really does promise to be a fun night and the money raised will help MRF fund research, raise awareness and support those who have been affected by meningitis and septicaemia.” The exclusive fancy dress party will take place in the city centre hotel on Thursday, October 31 at 7pm. For an entry fee of €30, guests will enjoy a Halloween-themed evening with a free welcome drink, finger food, live music, drink specials, costume contests and raffle prizes. To make your reservation, contact the charity on 01 8196931 or email info@meningitisireland.org. Places are limited so early booking is advised.

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The National Library of Ireland is hosting a discussion on John F Kennedy

Top panellists to bring A discussion on JFK and Ireland is one of two events taking place in the National Library of Ireland later this month. History Ireland Hedge School, JFK Ireland and the World takes place on October 22 at 7pm. A lively round table discussion on the topic will be headed by a panel including RTE presenter and JFK in Ireland author Ryan Tubridy and professor Bob Schmuhl of Notre Dame. Tommy Graham, editor of History Ireland, is the master of ceremonies. On Wednesday, October 30 at 6.30pm The Continuing Theatrical Challenge of Yeats takes place. James W Flannery, the

director of the WB Yeats Foundation and the Winship Professor Emeritus of Arts and Humanities at Emory University will deliver a lecture on Yeats’s legacy as a dramatist. Both events are free and no booking is required.

Break the Cycle of Suicide in Ireland After the resounding success of this year’s inaugural Cycle Against Suicide charity event, thousands of participants will once again get into the saddle for the 2014 event next spring. Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and Cavan GAA Star Alan O’Mara joined Cycle

Against Suicide founder Jim Breen last week for the launch of the 2014 route. The 2013 event exceeded expectations when over 2,500 participants took to the roads over the course of two weeks and travelled through 109 cities, towns and villages across Ireland. The 2014 event takes place from Monday, April 28 to Sunday, May 11. Cycle Against Suicide was founded by Jim Breen as a result of his experience on RTE’s The Secret Millionaire. While working with a suicide awareness group in Dublin as part of the show, Jim was moved to reveal and confront

his own struggles with depression. For details on the route and how to register for Cycle Against Suicide, visit www.cycleagainstsuicide.com.

taking a walk in the dark for charity Dubliners are being called on to do a night walk in Tibradden Woods (Pine Forest) in the Dublin Mountains to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland (MSI) next month. Tombraiders Night Walk will take the brave volunteers through four ancient burial tombs, some of which are 5,000 years old. The event will also

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lively debate on JFK, Ireland, world involve a Halloween atmosphere of ghost story telling and spooky shenanigans in general. Tombraiders Night Walk takes place on Saturday, November 2 and all the money raised will go to fund support services for those struggling with MS and their families. If you are interested in raising funds for MS Ireland and feel up to the challenge, you can register for the walk by going to www.ms-society.ie or by calling 01 678 1600 to receive your sponsorship pack. MS Ireland supports the whole MS community in Ireland and provides a range of services and resources for over

8,000 Irish people with the condition.

roll up, roll up for a fantastic roller derby People are being invited to roll up to an extravagant display of roller derby and maybe try the sport out for themselves too. The Dublin Spitfires Roller Derby is offering you the chance to get involved in an open skate evening this month in Cherrywood. The event is open to anyone over the age of 18 and no previous experience or roller skills are needed. However, if you would like to get in on the action, you must bring

Participants launching the Cycle Against Suicide charity event for 2014

protective gear including wrist guards, a helmet, elbow and knee pads and quad roller skates (not roller blade skates). If you don’t have any of this gear, you can rent it on the night.

The open skate evening will be held in St Laurence College in Loughlinstown on Friday, October 25 from 7pm to 8pm Dublin. The event is free, but booking is required by

contacting dublinspitfires@gmail.com.

counselling service set to hold open day The Beacon of Light Counselling Centre in

Clondalkin is holding an open day for anyone interested in finding out more about the counselling service. The open day takes place on October 11 and runs from 11-4pm.

The public will have the opportunity to walk around the building, learn more about the services available, and talk to counsellors. A representative from the Beacon of Light said: “The open day is a way to let the community know that we’re here and willing to help. We did it last year and it was a great success.” The Beacon of Light is also holding a Fly a Kite event that takes place on the same day from 11-12pm. The event is in aid of people who have died by suicide and is a way of remembering them. For more information, visit the Beacon of Light Facebook page or see www. beaconoflight.ie.

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Highlighting our diversity called Ireland – An Integrated Society, show the multicultural Irish citizens at work or play. Hurler Christian Tshibangu attends St Colmcille’s Community School in Knocklyon, is on one of two 90c stamps and is pictured in action, playing his sport while Garda Dongdong Zheng, who is stationed at Swords Garda Station, is featured on one of two 60c

stamps, on duty and in her uniform. The other two people on the special stamps are Luas Revenue protection officer Sammy Akorede, who is from Nigeria, and Anna Garciaz, a Polish woman working in marketing for Permanent TSB. T h e s t a m p s we r e designed by Atelier David Smith and are available at Dublin’s GPO, main post offices

or at irishstamps.ie. The Gazette spoke to Christian’s mother Jackie about her son’s appearance on the stamps. “We got the stamps yesterday and I think they’re lovely.” Christian Tshibangu was part of the Ballyboden St Enda’s U-14 hurling side that won the All-Ireland feile title earlier this year in Derry.

A powerful presence in midfield, Christian played a key role in the club’s run to the Dublin title in Parnell Park in the spring, seeing off Lucan Sarsfields in the final. Boden subsequently represented the county in Derry on the national stage with distinction in the summer. The picture that appears on the stamp, though, originates from when he lined out for Knocklyon SNS in Croke Park in 2012 in the Cuman na mBunscol finals against Scoil Mhuire, Marino, again coming out on the win-

Christian Tshibangu who features on a 90c stamp

ning side. According to the 2011 census there are nearly 600,000 non-Irish nationals from 200 different countries living in Ireland with around 30,000 of these new Irish given Irish citizen-

ship. A spokesperson for An Post said the idea behind the new stamps was: “To ref lect the changing face of Ireland and what better place to do that than through a stamp.”

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Lions Club initiates ‘Message’ scheme The Tallaght Lions Club is making sure important information about vulnerable people or those living alone is easily accessible through a Message in a Bottle campaign. This campaign provides these people with a container intended to be put in their fridge with all their medical information inside where it can be easily found in the event of an emergency. Three labels, one put on the inside of the front and back door and the other on the fridge, alerts the Emergency Services that this information is available. The information stored in this readily identifiable container includes personal details, doctor’s name and telephone number, a brief description of any medical conditions, allergies, family contact details and repeat prescription location details for current medication information. The reason why the container is supposed to be placed in the fridge is because this machine is usually located in people’s kitchens and is one of the possessions most likely to survive a fire. Campaign

The club officially launched its campaign in the Abberley Hotel recently. T hey were joined by South Dublin County Council Mayor Dermot Looney (Labour) and representatives from a number of organisations including the gardai, Dublin Fire Brigade, the HSE, St Vincent De Paul. Eilish McNally, a member of the Tallaght Lions Club, believes that

the Message in a Bottle campaign will provide an invaluable source of life saving benefits to vulnerable people living on their own. She said: “The Message in a Bottle campaign can save lives and will save the emergency services valuable time and money searching for vital information. It’s such a simple but powerful idea. “Those who came to our official launch at the Abberley Hotel were very enthusiastic and they each went away with boxes of bottles, until we actually ran out of them. “These plastic canisters are clearly labelled with a passport-sized picture and a list of the medical details of the individual. You put a sticker on your front door, one on your fridge door and you put the container in the fridge.” Vital

Mayor Looney who helped launch the campaign said the scheme is a vital resource for medical services in the case of an emergency. He said: “In the event of somebody collapsing in their home, the medical services can instantly see from the picture of the individual in the bottle that this is the person who collapsed and what type of medication they’re on.” The Message in a Bottle campaign aims to give both the recipient and their family peace of mind in the event of an emergency at home. Bottles are available free of charge from GP surgeries, pharmacies or local Lions Clubs.

South Dublin Mayor Dermot Looney (Labour), Anne Mc Gibney, Joan Tattan and Mary Kelly

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Workshop to focus on seniors’ skills THOSE aged 50 and over are making an increasingly positive impact on Irish enterprise and, as a result, the Senior Enterprise forum will be hosting a two-day workshop on October 14 and 15 in the Knightsbridge Hotel in Trim, Co Meath. On the first day, workshop participants will be welcomed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, and they will hear from influential international and national speakers. Successful business role models and men-

tors from Ireland, Britain and France will also share their stories. The second day will see round-table discussions led by experienced trainers and will include social media advice. John Byrne, director of Senior Enterprise, said: “Senior Enterprise wants to make sure that those aged [over] 50 have access to the tools they need to maximise their potential contribution, be that through starting a business, investing or becoming a volunteer mentor.” To book a place, see www.seniorenterprise. ie, or call 0404 66058.

TECHNOLOGY: TWO-DAY EVENT TO COMPARE, CONTRAST PACKAGES

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AN ENTERPRISE Resource Planning (ERP) day is to be held in the Carlton Dublin Airport Hotel, with experts lined up to demonstrate new ways to assist businesses in managing their software and integrating their computer systems. This event will comprise nine leading ERP products being demonstrated, compared and analysed side by side to see which one comes out tops for different business needs.

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The event, facilitated by consulting company Lumenia, is aimed at organisations and businesses planning to upgrade or replace their existing systems. Lumenia is part of the BSM Group, a management and technology consulting company, working in Ireland, Europe and the US with a host of companies. Sean Jackson, managing director of Lumenia, said: “If you are budgeting for or about to start an ERP software replacement or upgrade project,

this event should not be missed. “It is a unique opportunity to make an efficient apples-to-apples comparison of some of the leading ERP products based on a defined script, not a series of generic sales presentations.” Products in the Head to Head on October 16 and October 17 will include a number of ERP solutions from SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Epicor, IFS, Access and CORE. A salesperson from each company will have an individual demonstra-

Sean Jackson, managing director, Lumenia

tion stand to deal with specific project queries and to discuss possible solutions with attendees. The event is being held over the course of two days for €300, though

people can attend one day only for €200, if they wish. For further information or to register for the event, call Linda Davey at 091 746 940.

More ways to save money THIS week, the Money Doctor continues his series on saving cash. With more than 100 top tips to dip into, he’s sure to have plenty of ideas you haven’t thought of. However, if you have any cash-saving suggestions of your own that you’d like to share, please send them to jlowe@moneydoctor.ie.

36. Online discount websites Before you shop, you should spend a few minutes checking out some of the discount websites for economies [of scale] – www.onoffer.ie, www. dealrush.ie, www.donedeal.ie, www.grabone.ie and www.finefayre.com, to name but a few. 37. Check the date on all your purchases No point in arriving home with out-of-date food fit for the bin. The same goes with food in stock – ensure that you consume foods that have been stored the longest and, of course, that are still safe to eat. 38. Avoid buying at the check-out and never ask for cash back You are bombarded with chocolates, batteries, magazines etc in that last-ditch attempt to lure the money from your wallet at the check-out before you leave the shop. Resist the temptation! Receiving cash back only increases the cost of your purchases as the cash is soon frittered away. 39. Bring your own bags to the store There is at least a 22 cent charge for every bag bought at the check-out used to carry your purchases. You could kill two birds with one stone by buying bio-degradable and environmentally-friendly bags.

40. Buy food with balance in mind Food and drink should be based on a balanced diet. Eating pizzas and drinking Coca-Cola seven days a week is not going to do a whole lot of good for your diet. Plan your meals to reflect this balance. 41. Avoid snacks after shopping You have been shopping for an hour and you go to the store cafe for a coffee and a sit down. Go home and put on the kettle instead! 42. Don’t buy on an empty stomach You often end up buying food simply because you are hungry. 43. Bring your own lunch to work Prepare your own roll or baguette and refill your water bottle, as long as the water is fit to drink from the taps. Water will soon be scarce, so use it wisely – never run the tap washing or brushing your teeth. In my next set of money-saving tips, I will look at some great tips on car and fuel efficiency – and, of course, how to cut their costs. More next time ...  Contact John with your money questions at jlowe@moneydoctor.ie or visit his website at www.moneydoctor.ie. John Lowe, Fellow of the Institute of Bankers, is founder and managing director of Money Doctor

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BOOK LAUNCH: RASING MONEY TO HELP THOSE SUFFERING WITH RARE ILLNESS

Baking the world a better place  BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

A SANDYFORD company, specialising in all things maternal, has compiled a new cook book, filled with Irish mother’s recipes, called Mum’s Baking Book. All proceeds from the book will go towards the Sam McMahon Trust. Laura Haugh of MummyPages.ie gave a call out to the community of mums who use her website to send in their best baking recipes and 50 of these made the cut for inclusion in Mum’s Baking Book. The book layout was guided by food stylist Sharon Hearne Smith, and photographed by renowned food photographer Harry Weir who snapped the winners at work as they

whisked, baked, and iced on location in Donnybrook Fair Cookery School to produce the recipe book. Laura spoke to The Gazette about how it all came together. “Mummy Pages pulled it all together by harnessing the skills of lots of communities of mums. “We received hundreds of recipes and picked 50 out of them for the book. Then we organised a day in June where all the successful bakers came together and the photographer shot them all in a 14-hour session.” Sam McMahon is a 12-year-old boy from Rathfarnham who suffers from a life-shortening, degenerative neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich’s Ataxia. Funds from the sale of Mummy

Pages’ Mum’s Baking Book will go to help pay for his ongoing medical and physical needs and to the Irish charity supporting those affected by this illness, FARA Ireland (Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance Ireland). Catherine Fulvio, expert chef and mum of two, is an ambassador for the book and has offered her insight into her world of baking against the backdrop of her own family in the foreword she wrote for the book. She said: “Baking as a family is a very nourishing experience – yes, it can be messy and the finished item may not always look perfect, but the benefits of building memories alongside practical lessons in measuring, planning and creativity are second to none.” Speaking at the launch of the

Mum’s Baking Book, Sandra McKenna, co-founder of MummyPages said: “The great cause at the centre of this charity baking book initiative is one that is very close to our hearts. “Sam McMahon is our courageous young nephew and lives with this disorder for which there is no cure. Baking has always been a passion of mine, it seemed like a natural fit for me to combine this activity, which I enjoy so much with my own girls with my desire to help raise funds for Sam’s medical treatment.” Mum’s Baking Book is now available for €14.99 in Tesco, Boots, Home Store, Eason’s and other leading bookstores, and online through the MummyPages website www.MummyPages.ie/baking

THE Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Woody, a three year old male Collie cross. Woody was returned to us after two and a half years in his first home and understandably, he is finding it difficult to adjust to kennel life. We know he is just dreaming of being back in a home environment where he can be lavished with attention and become part of a family once again. He is a little undersocialised with other dogs so would love to do some training classes to work on this. If you think you could give this young man a perfect, forever home, please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000 They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and directions can be found on www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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GONE are the days when wearing eyeliner made you look like you were about to take centre-stage as a cast member in Cabaret. Now eyeliner can be as subtle or exaggerated as you feel fit and with so many different products available – be it a gel, liquid or pencil – there is one that will suit individual tastes and individual methods. This week, Gazette Beauty takes a look at some eyeliners that are ticking all the boxes for eyeliner users. Lancome’s iconic eyeliner, Artliner, is celebrat-

ing its 20-year anniversary. This is a firm favourite for many eyeliner users, as it’s easy to apply for winged-shape flicks. In celebration of its anniversary, Lancome has introduced Artliner 24H. This liquid eyeliner offers a long wear and new intense colours give a bold effect. It comes in six new bright, metallic and pop shades, including Black Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Chrome, Turquoise and Silver. The RRP price for this product is €28 and it will be available nationwide from November 1. Elizabeth Arden’s eye pencil is the perfect

eyeliner to keep in your make-up bag. The one thing many of us seem to forget is to keep a pencil sharpener close by for when the eyeliner pencil decides to run out. But what is great about Elizabeth Arden’s Color Intrigue eyeliner is that it’s retractable, meaning that it’s constantly sharpened. This product glides on evenly for a dramatic evening look and is available in lustrous colours, with a RRP of €20. Meanwhile, for all you gel lovers out there, Inglot’s best-selling eyeliner is available at a very reasonable price of €15.

Gel eyeliner is best used with an angled make-up brush. To make it long-lasting, make sure that the lid is always tightly closed, as it can sometimes dry out. As for the brush, make sure it is cleaned often; otherwise, you will be left with a hardened brush. For those of you thinking of becoming eyeliner addicts, the best advice is to practise, practise and practise, until you get the line and f lick you desire.

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TRAVEL Get away for the October bank holiday ghoulish getaway: enjoy a bewitching break for the whole family Spooktacular fun in store this Halloween

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If you fancy taking a mid-season break away this October bank holiday weekend, Concorde Travel have a great choice of last minute getaways with breaks to Croatia, Sardinia, Malta and Madeira on offer. Travel to Croatia on October 27 from just €399 per person. The price includes return direct flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik and seven nights at the three-star Antunisnksa Apartments in Oldtown on a self-catering basis. Or travel to Sardinia on October 27 from just €814pp and spend seven nights in the five-star Carlos V Hotel on a B&B basis. Leave Dublin on October 26 and travel to Malta from just €624pp, spending seven nights in the three-star Hotel Sunflower. Or travel to Madeira on October 27 from just €691pp and spend seven nights in the three-star Dorisol Hotel on a B&B basis. For more information or to book, visit www.concordetravel. ie or phone (01) 775 9300.

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With Halloween just a few short weeks away, it will be full scream ahead for families across the country in the days to come, making costumes, carving pumpkins and getting ready for some trick or treating. But if you fancy escaping the usual frightening festivities, perhaps a ghoulish getaway for the whole family could be just the Halloween treat you really need. Whether it’s a spine-tingling rollercoaster ride at Alton Towers or a spooky day in a Skeleton Club in Mayo, we’ve found some fun destinations for this October bank holiday. Ireland is known for its haunted castles so who knows what ghostly tales might lurk in the ruins of an 800-yearold castle? Take the fam ily on a

bewitching break to the Castlemartyr Resort in Cork, where castle ruins are on site. The five-star resort is offering two nights accommodation in a family room, including breakfast each morning and dinner for the whole family on the evening of your choice. The hotel will have plenty of fun and games for children from October 28 until November 3, while the adults can escape to the wellness spa and fitness centre. T he family Halloween break is available from €220 per night. More info at www. castlemartyrresort.ie A bewitching Halloween family break at Lisloughrey Lodge in Cong, County Mayo, has plenty of activities to keep little monsters entertained over Halloween. While the kids will be spoilt for choice with spooky activi-

Take the family on a bewitching break to the Castlemartyr Resort in Cork

ties in the hotel’s Skeleton Club, scary movie evenings, Halloween games and ghost story telling, there will also be a special Halloween party with trick or treating. T he family package is available for families of two adults and two children from October 28 to November 1 and includes breakfast each morning, a three-course dining experience, a boat cruise on Lough Corrib and the kids’ activities. The Bewitched package is available from €420 for a family. More info at www.lisloughreylodge.com For a place with such a long and varied history, it’s not surprising that ghost stories abound throughout County Kilkenny, and with a special Hocus Pocus break on offer at Lyrath Estate, it could be the perfect spooky family getaway. Spend two nights B&B at

the country estate, including one evening meal for two adults in one of the hotel’s restaurants. There are plenty of activities for kids, including a kids’ club and Halloween-themed evening treats, while mum and dad can escape to the award-winning Oasis Spa. Guests can also avail of discounts for the Kilkenny Ghost Train nearby where you will learn of Kilkenny’s most famous ghosts and taste some witch’s brew. Train tours run daily from 7pm throughout the month of October. The family break is available from €150 pps for a family of two adults and two children from October 27 until November 1. Children under four stay for free. More info at www.lyrath.com Off land, ghost ships make up the biggest part of seafaring lore and Stena Line, along with

Alton Towers, have created the perfect package to create your own ghost story. Enjoy a spook-tacular break to Alton Towers from just €95 per adult per night, while kids go free. The fare includes midweek return travel by car from Dublin Port to Holyhead or Rosslare to Fishguard with Stena Line, two nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Holiday Inn Express, Stafford, and a one-day entry into Alton Towers for two adults and two children (aged four to 11). Infants up to three years also go free. The Alton Towers Scarefest takes place October 19 to November 3 and will see The Carnival of Screams return to the theme park along with the Terror of Towers. There’s also a Ghoul School and the opportunity to go on your favourite rides after dark. www.stenaline.ie

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TV’s breaking boosts Stevie Nicks recently said that the internet is killing music. It’s true, illegal downloading is costing many artists dearly and, some argue, it means new talent is finding it harder to break into the music business. There is some good news, though. While artists’ music is getting tangled up in the world wide web, the small screen is breathing new life into old tracks. Bands and singers whose bread and butter is from record sales, (legal) downloads and tours are also cashing in from television shows using their music. 60s British rockers Bad-

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finger are reaping the benefits of one of this year’s most popular TV shows: Breaking Bad. The band’s 1971 hit Baby Blue has become one of the biggest tracks of 2013 after featuring in the show’s penultimate episode. Fans had just said goodbye to anti-hero Walter White, when Baby Blue raced to the top of the iTunes charts. The US Billboard charts reported

a 3,000% sales gain, while music streaming site Spotify reported a 9,000% increase in the song’s streaming. And it’s not just Breaking Bad that has seen old songs breaking new records; Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’, from their Escape album didn’t even chart in the UK when it was released in 1981. Fast-forward 26 years and the song got to Number 6 in the charts after featuring in the final episode of The Sopranos. Snow Patrol credit much of their success in America to their 2006 single Chasing Cars being featured on a weepy scene of hospital drama Grey’s

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Anatomy. So Stevie, don’t worry too much: if video killed the radio star, then TV’s creating new life for old songs. Vote with your remote and keep the industry alive!

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Music fans all over Ireland will be setting their web browsers to www.heinekenmusic.ie on October 15 and October 17 when a limited number of free tickets will be made available to Disclosure’s hugely anticipated shows on November 14 and 15 in Galway’s Black Box and Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. The duo, made up of English brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, shot to the top of the UK charts with their acclaimed debut album, Settle, and are nominated for the much sought-after Mercury Music Prize. Tickets to Heineken Live Project events are free and available through www. heinekenmusic. ie. Tickets will be released for the Dublin show on October 17th at 2pm on a first come, first served basis.

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theatre THE pavilioN THEATRE 01 231 2929 Othello

SHAKESPEARE’S classic tale of love, ambition, envy and magnificiently malevolent jealousy will be brought to life as Iago drips words of sweet poison in Othello’s ear, courtesy of Icarus Theatre Collective and King’s Theatre, Southsea. Catch up with Othello at 10.30am or 2.30pm on Monday, October 14 or Tuesday, October 15, with tickets priced €16/€12.

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ONE of the greatest films ever made, film fans (and anyone who appreciates sparkling lines and razor wit) are in for a treat with the showing of the 1942 classic – a film that’s made all the more marvellous as it was largely made up as they went along. Catch up with Rick and friends at 7.30pm on October 14, with admission priced €7.

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The Charismatic Edge AS PART of the Red Line book festival, this lunchtime talk at 1pm will see psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick discuss his latest book, The Charismatic Edge, and the many ways in which you can become a more confident, compelling and engaging communicator. Admission is priced €5.

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Let Me Entertain You THIS upcoming show will delight audiences of all ages with its mix of song, dance and comedy routines, as a range of accomplished groups and individuals come together to stage two shows to remember. From Bollywood to, well, Hollywood, classic showtunes to the latest hip-hop, everyone will be entertained at 8pm on October 18 and 19; tickets priced €18/€16.

The White Birds delighted with their daring trapeze routines high above the crowd

review: the moscow state circus thrilled and delighted at the rds

We’ll be Russian back  rob heigh

THE Moscow State Circus pitched up their big top in Dublin recently and delivered a hugely impressive and at times jaw-dropping experience for the large crowds who attended the show at the Simmonscourt area in the RDS. Circuses have tended to be a very divisive experience in the past, with the presence of animals being a big sticking point for many, but the Moscow State Circus’ reliance on the physical arts and human-only involvement (leaving out the brief appearance of one very small dog) made it all the more appealing. The show itself is based around the idea of being a part of a tour of the Russian capital’s glorious Gorky Park – a place where culture and the arts mixed with the premise of an inclusive outdoor place where people could gather.

Introducing the circus were clowns Pavlik and Klava, whose immediate rapport with the crowd, and the fact that they were not “clowns” in the common sense, but in the more traditional physical

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comedian sense, made them great ambassadors to help fill the arena with laughter and wonder from the very beginning. It is their reminiscenses that lead us into the main body of the show, starting with the remarkable handbalancing skills of

Vlad Khivostik. The company take their places in a number of vignettes that show off their skills as an ensemble and as individuals, with none of the acts outstaying their welcomes, and always leaving the audience wanting more. Stunning acts of aerial dexterity and expression from Natalia Goncharova, whose acrobatic sail-themed display captured the imagination, as well as the Bathing Beauties on a revolving aerial ring, made it easy for the crowd to remain openmouthed as they looked up to these artists as they literally sailed over their heads and around the arena with the sense of wonder bringing everyone together to the end of the opening half of the show. However, the highlight in the air came just after the interval, with the flying trapeze act of the White Birds, who amazed and thrilled as they flew

Pavlik’s comic routines were a hit with the audience

from one side of the top to the other, somersalting and making catches in mid-air that matched the breath being caught by the audience below them. What happened in the apex of the tent was not the only entertainment, with the ring being equally filled with entertainment, from the likes of

the whirlwind roller skating of the Veslovskis, to the vertical pole jugglers of the Yakovleys. The unconventional but fabulous soccer-oriented juggling of Zhora Oganisyan – whose reveal of a Republic Of Ireland strip underneath his Russian team kit brought a big round of applause from the home crowd – was an

unexpected highlight. Finishing with more acrobatic feats from the Russian Swing troupe, the evening was over far too soon, and seemed to have gone by in the blink of an eye. A memorable and unique experience, let’s hope the production swings back round this way before too long.

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Logan offers best in class boot capacity DACIA have not taken any prisoners since they launched in Ireland, and fans of the marque can look forward to a third offering from the Renault off-shoot in the shape of the Dacia Logan MCV. The arrival of the MCV (maximum capacity vehicle) with its best-in class boot capacity and ample space for five adults is sure to appeal. It comes with a choice of three frugal engines and Dacia’s famously low price, this time starting at a meagre €11,190. Its 573 litre boot which expands to 1,518 litres with the rear seats folded down, makes transporting large and awkward items a doddle. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat and a forward-folding front passenger seat also make for maximum flexibility when driving with rear passengers or transporting longer items. Like every other Dacia model, the current version of Logan MCV has been a success worldwide. The new five-seat model is effectively an estate version of the Sandero supermini, sharing exactly the same underpinnings, engines and transmissions, but with a different look beyond the driver’s door. Dacia haven’t skimped on safety kit, with ABS with EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution), ESC (electronic stability control), ASR traction control, ISOFIX points in both outer rear seats and four airbags all fitted as standard. The alternative trim comes with Bluetooth connectivity, radio with CD player, USB connection for MP3 player, electric front windows, anti-intruder automatic door-locking, and remote central locking. With the Signature trim, comes additional style and comfort features. Among them are a sevenfunction on board computer, cruise control and speed limiter function, electric rear windows, and air conditioning. There’s also a height adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel, leather steering wheel and gear knob, fingertip remote controls and four speakers. The new Logan MCV is available to test drive at Dacia dealerships around the country. Log on to www.dacia.ie for more info.

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The Renault Captur has buckets of clever interior space, the high driving position and looks of an SUV and the small form factor of a supermini

REVIEW: FUNKY LOOKS AND COMPETITIVE PRICING, A FRESH ADDITION

New Renault sure to Captur  CORMAC CURTIS

MAYBE it was the intense, Mediterranean sunshine that took over every aspect of Irish life over those six-eight glorious weeks during the summer this year, but it would appear that, as a people, we are adopting an altogether more active lifestyle. This radical development is having a significant effect on the vehicles we use. Not so long ago dealerships couldn’t keep up with the demand for large, gas-guzzling sports utility vehicles – even though these cars were rarely involved in anything more sporty than the school run with the kids.

So, calmer heads are prevailing, and there are some fun, nicely designed, practical cars with a little more beef to help carry bikes, kayaks, surfboards and the like when we feel the need to get athletic. Enter the latest urban crossover vehicle to hit the Irish market, the Renault Captur. We’re not talking about any kind of off-roader here, nor would you want to be fitting a heavy-duty tow hitch – but what we do have is an economical, very cool looking, dynamic car that is a blend of MPV, SUV and family hatchback. The only real niggle I had in researching this car, was where to get original roofbars or a

roofrack. For me, a foam and strap-style roofrack for carrying a kayak on the top did the job nicely. Not only that, the back seats could easily accommodate a mountain bike without having to remove the front wheel – that is something I have struggled with in the past, even when dealing with some very high-end German marques. So, you can fit plenty of gear into and onto the Captur – but the nice people at Renault even went so far as to give the car more ground clearance than most cars in this class, coming in at a useful 200mm. The interior of the car wouldn’t exactly blow

you away, but there are enough glossy black panels on the dash to keep things pretty, and the upholstery more than makes up for what the cockpit lacks. There is a very cool, two-tone material used, and it really lifts the look. One aspect of any car that can really affect its after-sale value is shabby upholstery – but the Captur comes with seats draped in customizable, durable fabrics that can be zipped off for cleaning. And speaking of practical interiors, the boot has a multi-position, removable and reversible floor, with a rubber surface that can be easily cleaned with a sponge.

When raised, the floor hides what you don’t want to show; in its lowered position, it gives a practical boost to loading space. A total of 1,235 litres of storage is available when the seats are folded and the shelf is removed. At this point I must admit I hope the suspension carries the car with a full load a little more gingerly than it does while unloaded. As much as I was enjoying the car, it was rather stiff on the bumpier city streets, and as it is surely aimed at outdoorsy types, you would think a more forgiving ride would have made sense. But on this occasion, I am willing to reserve judgment.

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New Mazda3 to offer next generation car connectivity system MZD Connect THIS month sees the launch of the allnew Mazda3, and the compact will be one of the first in its segment to offer a package of online services to go along with the completely redeveloped human-machine interface in the cabin. In the Mazda universe, this system is called MZD Connect. This works together with the user’s smartphone. Mazda drivers will be able to enjoy real-time access to infotainment services via the 7-inch display on top of the centre stack. A cloud-based platform designed for in-car use offers more than 40,000 choices of content including internet radio, news, podcasts and audio books as well as Facebook and Twitter feeds and a variety of location-based services.

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One thing I am sure of is that the looks of this car will go down well in the Irish market. The two-tone paintwork is eye-catching and very cool, and the design of the alloys available to the car wouldn’t be out of place on the pimpest of pimped out rides in California. The combination of a metallic orange body with

a white roof on the model I drove looked great in the summer sun, and would no doubt lift the mood of any driveway during the dark winter months. This car looks great, has buckets of clever interior space, and is a fresh addition to the Renault lineup – add to that a price of €20,690 and you have a very attractive proposition indeed.

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A sweet idea: Dentists’ event is something to smile about SAFFRON Barrett and her mother, Dr Sarah Jane Dunne, and Molly Barrett, were having lots of fun at Dundrum Dental Surgery as part of a great fundraiser recently. Dr Dunne and her husband, Dr Ray Barrett, held a free

children’s dental check and hygiene visit at the Healthy Smile Club, in aid of the Children’s Sunshine Home and LauraLynn House – something to smile about, indeed. Full Gallery on Pages 8-9

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FastSport last chance to get on board for etihad competition:

Jimmy Byrne from Killester is presented with the Irish Paralympic Order of Merit Award by Jimmy Gardwell, president of Paralympics Ireland

paralympics: dubliners star as part of national organisation’s big night

Legends receive highest honours at annual awards DUBLINERS Jimmy Byrne and Michael Cunningham were among a group of six people honoured by Paralympics Ireland as part of their key award presentations at the official dinner of the European Paralympic Committee General Assembly and Conference in the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Chief amongst the presentations was the awarding of the Irish Paralympic Order, with Byrne among these winners. This is the highest honour Paralympics Ireland can bestow as it is a merit award for outstanding service to the Paralympic movement in Ireland.

Candidates have also illustrated the values of excellence, integrity, teamwork, community, accountability, respect and commitment throughout that service. Byrne has dedicated his life to involving people with a physical disability in sport from beginner level right through to the Paralympics. From influencing policy-makers to coaching first-time participants, Jimmy has promoted Paralympic sport for many years at all levels. He worked closely with Anne Ebbs in coordinating all Irish Paralympic activities prior to the full time establishment of the Paralympic Council of Ireland

and was involved in the formation of the first Paralympic committee in the mid-1980s. Byrne was involved in Paralympic activities across a number of roles down through the years. He introduced many athletes (former and current) to Paralympic sport, coordinated a wide range of activities relating to many Paralympic cycles including training, coaching, logistics and team management, and was chef de mission of the Irish team for the Beijing Games in 2008. Byrne is still actively involved in supporting Paralympic sport. He currently

coaches a number of Paralympic athletes and is regularly seen at development events introducing new members to various Paralympic sports.Cunningham, meanwhile, was inducted into the Paralympics Ireland Hall of Fame, which ensures that a permanent record and institutional memory is kept of the top Irish Paralympic athletes of all time. He competed with great distinction at eight Paralympic Games from 1972 in Heidelberg to the 2000 Games in Sydney. He won gold in the javelin in the 1976 Toronto Games.

Dublin hurling clubs have a last chance to enter this year’s Etihad Airways Raise The Bar competition for the prize of a year’s sponsorship package with the Abu Dhabi-based airline. Clubs can enter the competition before midnight on October 20 by submitting written and video entries on www.etihadgaa.ie to show how they have Raised The Bar, and why they deserve to win the sponsorship package. Etihad Airways wants to reward one club, whether the focal point of their community, or managing to keep the club going against the odds or even expanding their club in recent times. Further details can be found online at www.etihadgaa.ie.

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FastSport Ireland U-17s place second in UEFA group for england: THE Republic of Ireland Women’s U-17 side recorded an impressive 4-0 victory over Romania in the UEFA WU17 Championships Elite qualifying round. Ireland finish second behind Spain in the group and will be awaiting the results from the other groups in the coming weeks before discovering if they claim the best runners-up spot which would see them progress to the finals in England next month. Jess Gargan put Ireland ahead in the sixth minute after goalkeeper Linda Kajtar had saved an Evelyn Daly effort then Kinga Barabasi was unfortunate enough to score an own goal. Sarah McKevitt added Ireland’s third goal on the half hour before Megan Lynch wrapped up the scoring in the 60th minute.

badminton: cream of up-and-coming european talent in town

Futures set to reveal new talents  sport@gazettegroup.com

A range of international talents across Europe are converging on the Baldoyle Badminton Centre this week for the Irish Futures Series tournament. Players from France, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland and Denmark, as well as a selection of Irish players, make up the 150-player strong

entry for the competition. The players, ranked from between 80 to 200 in the world, are entitled to take part in order to help them build their world ranking. Speaking to Gazette Sport last week, Richa r d Va u g h a n , c h i e f executive of Badminton Ireland explained that this was a good opportunity for the players to improve their standing

in the game, as well as an opportunity for the public to see the top up-and-coming players in the sport on a local stage. “This is a really good chance for the next generation of Irish players to take their chance to break through. Jonathan Dolan and Sam McGee have a good chance in the men’s doubles, while Jonathan, who is 18, should be trying

Irish badminton stars Jonathan Dolan and Sam McGee

to do well in the singles. On the ladies side, there are a number of good players who have the chance to reach the last eight or even the last four of the competition.” On the international front, there is a strong

Dolan and McGee in international action. Picture: Mark Phelan

contingent from France, from where the European junior champions hail, as well as being the home of the reigning champion, Maxime Michel, who returns to Dublin to defend his men’s singles title. Also pencilled in for a return is Marius Myhre from Norway, who lost to Michel in the semifinals last year. The Irish contingent is led by Tony Stephenson, Joshua Magee and Stuart Lightbody, who have all taken their place in the main draw. Top ranked of the wo m e n ’s p l ay e r s i s Marie Demy of Belgium, who is one of five world top 200 players entered.

Alannah Stephenson leads the local entry, with Jennie King, Rachael Darragh and Sara Boyle also included in the main draw. Players from a record 27 countries have entered the tournament which, like last year, will be almost entirely run by women as part of the Women In Badminton campaign. Tickets to the event are €5 for adults or €3 for juveniles, and there is a discount for those who download the Badminton Ireland smartphone app. For more information on the event, log on to w w w. b a d m i n t o n i r e land.com.

Old Wesley welcome Irish women’s rugby stars  sport@gazettegroup.com

Head coach of the IRFU women’s rugby team Philip Doyle, Old Wesley’s director of women’s rugby Avril Poff and Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan

Old Wesley Rugby Club recently hosted an open women’s rugby training session at Donnybrook Stadium, which was overseen by Philip Doyle, the head coach for the Irish women’s rugby team and assisted by Fiona Coghlan, captain of the Irish women’s team. The club were delighted to welcome them to the training session, which saw a group of over 30 women participating. The session was followed

by some lively entertainment in the clubhouse, and a club plaque was presented to Doyle by Jimmy Byrden, president of Old Wesley RFC. Old Wesley RFC are calling on potential girls and women’s rugby players who would like to come along and give the sport a try to come along to the club if they have an interest in rugby whether as a player, supporter or volunteer. Training for women is currently being held Thursday evenings at 7pm in Donnybrook grounds and training

Fiona Coghlan takes the training session

for the girls is being held on Sunday mornings at 11am in Ballycorus grounds. Directions to the club may be found at oldwesley.ie/facilities.

For more information, contact Avril Poff, Old Wesley’s director of women’s rugby via email at avril.poff@oldwesley. ie or by calling 083 142 3851.

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A pilot scheme for developing young players in the SDFL from the mind of a former Manchester United academy director has become a huge success and is attracting national attention A revolution is taking place in the South Dublin Football League, and in Lucan last week, John Giles and Eamon Dunphy were on hand to give their endorsement to a new programme that aims to create an inclusive, developmental and encouraging environment for young players. The brainchild of John Devine, a Dubliner with an admirable and impressive track record in the sport on and off the field, the player development programme aims to bring a new, age-appropriate approach to training and to on- and off-the-field attitudes for everyone involved. The programme is designed to promote soc-

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cer intelligence for youngsters between the age of six and 11, and Devine’s 3v3 format for players at Under-7 and Under-8 levels, emphasising the fun aspect of the game, has been embraced by the SDFL’s clubs. Speaking to GazetteSport last week, Devine explained where his new philosphy arrived from. “Over the years, I have watched competitive games for these age groups all across the country, on pitches that were far too

John Devine, right, presents Eoin McDevitt with a prize at the recent SARI Soccerfest

large for them to compete on. As well as that, with league tables and the pressure of promotion and relegation battles at young ages, it led to pressure not only on the players, but on the coaches and parents as well to win games. Kids who might not be as good as the others would not get any pitch time. “People get caught up in the pressure, leading to inappropriate behaviour, shouting at the players, and abuse between the sidelines. There have been games abandoned because of racism and abuse of the referee because of the decisions they make in important games. “This player development programme is about the structure of the games that are being played, to keep players enjoying their soccer and keep them playing the sport in years to come, by building a non-competitive league programme. “In the programme, there are no league tables, meaning no promotion or relegation concerns, coaches use the discovery method of coaching, and all children get equal playing time, with one substitute in each team meaning that the continual rotation of players ensures no one gets left out. “There is a viewing area for parents, who can relax and watch the kids

play and support them that way,” said Devine. “When two teams meet on the day, and teams are swopped around, and they are given a few minutes to get to know each other. It creates social interaction

Belgium - and with my experience at Manchester United as academy director in Ireland, I have seen all the best practices. This is a structured five-year development programme, not just for one specific

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for the children and helps them develop good habits for the future, as well as dispelling all the shouting from the sidelines.” The initiative is one that Devine is proud to have developed, and is based on his experience as a coach over the years, which began at Shelbourne in 1994. He was coach of the Sporting Fingal team that won the 2009 FAI Cup, and was appointed by Sir Alex Ferguson as his Irish-based director of coaching, a role which involved him working with the likes of Jonny Evans, Anthony Stokes and Jeff Hendrick. But his focus now is the ongoing establishment of the structure adopted by the SDFL. “This is the first league in Europe to go from competitive to non-competitive with a structured development programme. I have been all over Europe - at Ajax, at PSV Eindhoven, in Spain and

age group. These philosophies and the ideas have never been done before.” T he reaction and engagement in Devine’s revolutionary approach from clubs in the SDFL h ave b e e n r e m a r kable, with a pilot scheme being started last year with a core group of six teams being expanded out to 36 teams within a few months, which now encompasses 60 Under-7, -8 and -9 SDFL sides who have adopted the philosophy. “This was a vision for me for 20 years, refined over that time, which has culminated in me ticking all the boxes with the key elements of this programme for the development of players in this pilot scheme. “The demand and amount of people who have asked about how to get involved and what they need to do to adopt it, from all over the country, is remarkable.”

Remembrance Run set to grace Phoenix Park again The second annual Remembrance Run 5K takes place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, November 10, and it again promises to be a unique athletic event. Frank Greally, editor of Irish Runner magazine, said: “Remembrance Run gives people an opportunity to celebrate their own gift of days and fullness of health, and also a chance to pause and remember others dear to them on a November day in the park.” This year’s Remembrance Run 5K will again be organised by Athletics Ireland in association with www.mycharity.ie. Participants will be encouraged to adopt a favourite charity to fundraise for. A target of €200,000 has been set to be raised for various charities through the event, based on each of the expected 2,000 entrants raising €100 each. Participants can choose from close to 500 charities on the www.mycharity.ie website. This year’s event will also include a special tribute to Noel Carroll, the original Irish running guru, who died suddenly fifteen years ago this month. Noel played a pivotal role in bringing the first Dublin Marathon to the streets of the capital and it is a tribute to his memory that this year’s Airtricity Dublin Marathon looks set to break all records, with over 15,000 entries expected. Another Irish Runner contributor, Con Houlihan, the legendary sports journalist, will also have a Remembrance Run trophy dedicated to his memory. “We want to make this another very special day for everyone,” Greally said. “We are already getting a lot of group entries; people who are joining with work colleagues to remember someone special to them. This event casts a very wide net and you only have to watch the people lining up to write on our special Wall of Remembrance on race day to understand what taking part in the event means to them.” Online entry for Remembrance Run is now open at www.remembrancerun.ie.

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rugby: galwegians halt donnybrook side’s good run

Roche hopes to ride Giro d’Italia in Dublin DUNDRUM’S Nicolas Roche is hopeful of being among the peloton to pass through Dublin next May following the announcement that the Giro d’Italia will pass through Swords, Portmarnock and Malahide. The Giro, one of the three grand tours on the world cycling circuit, will have its first three stages all take place in Ireland with the third running from Armagh to Dublin on Sunday, May 11, encompassing 187km of racing. From there, the race will move to its homeland but Roche is hopeful that the decision to bring the early stages of the race to Ireland will be a big boost for the sport locally. After a superb 2013 Vuelta a Espana last month, the Meadowbrook man is delighted to have such a prestigious event to look forward to. “I was too young to take part in the Tour de France in 1998 when it started in Ireland, and I’ll do everything I can to be at the Giro next May,” he said at the announcement in Milan last Monday. “I know people have been working very hard for many years to get the Giro to Ireland so I think it’s really exciting and it’s a huge achievement for the people involved and for both countries to host this fantastic cycling event. For the cycling fans, it’s going to be a unique experience.” If included in the event, Roche will then set about trying to follow in the tracks of his father Stephen who won the race in 1987. And he has fond memories of the event and says it can be a big boost for the Irish cycling fan. “The Giro d’Italia is only second to the Tour de France in terms of prestige and is further proof of Ireland’s status in the world of cycling,” he said. “It’s been a while since we had the likes of the Nissan Classic in the late 80s, with some of the best riders in the world racing here and to have a race like the Giro start in Ireland is evidence of how seriously we are taken now.”

Old Wesley were unable to match Galwegians on their travels in the All Ireland League last weekend

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Old Wesley’s league campaign came down to earth with a bang against Galwegians at Crowley Park in Galway last weekend. The weather was perfect with summer-like conditions, though it had been a long time since the pitch had seen a lawnmower. The Connacht men were out of the blocks early, utilising their physical and large pack as they bulldozed through the opposition, and after just five minutes were over for the first score of

the match. From the kick off, they regained possession and went on the rampage and five minutes later were over again. It was nearly 15 minutes into the game before Old Wesley started to gain a foothold and some good play by Darren Horan and Ben Horan brought play into the opposition 22. From quick recycled play the ball was fed out to scrum half Ian Cassidy who bundled over to open the Old Wesley account. Barry McLaughlin converted to bring the score to 7-12. Wesley continued to

crokes’ sevens heaven Kilmacud side one of competitors in contest kilmacud Crokes were one of the clubs

who participated in the 2013 All-Ireland Tesco HomeGrown ladies Gaelic football sevens tournament held in Portmarnock and Malahide recently at Naomh Mearnog and St Sylvester’s GAA clubs. The senior, intermediate and junior competitions were well supported by clubs from all over Ireland who competed for the top honours at each level. Picture: GAApics.com

make some good breaks and were forcing the opposition to concede penalties one of which McLaughlin converted to narrow the gap to 10-12. T h e G a l w ay m e n responded by asserting pressure on the Wesley defence and looked to be over again only to be called back for a double movement. As half time approached, Wesley looked to have done enough to contain the two point deficit only to be penalised and concede another three points. The hosts started the

second half where they had left off and got in for a soft try just one minute into the half. Then minutes later, a blocked down clearance led to the home team’s bonus point try, and it was clear that any chance of a win for Old Wesley was now out of sight. Approaching the last quarter, Wesley were awarded a penalty on the opposition 22. They opted to go down the line, but the attack came to naught and Galwegians cleared their lines. Moments later, Wesley were awarded a similar penalty but this time,

wisely perhaps, opted to take the points and bring the score to 13-27. Approaching the closing stages of the match and with the glimmer of hope of a loser’s bonus point, Wesley asserted good pressure on the opposition line and won a number of penalties. However, the defence stood firm and eventually play was bundled into touch. But it was the hosts who finished in style as they capitalised on a defence error to run in their fifth try before the ref blew his whistle for full time.

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Controversial tie ends with Boden win  sport@gazettegroup.com

B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s came through a contentious Dublin SFC second round date with Kilmacud Crokes, coming back from two points down with time running to score 1-2 in the final five minutes at O’Toole Park on Saturday evening.

The chief talking point after wards, however, was a Ross McGowan fisted effort that was deemed over the line by one umpire but, after he had waved the green flag, the referee chalked off the goal as Stephen O’Connor scampered back to clear. It left Crokes frustrated and Mark Coughlan

was sent off in a melee following the hop ball that came off the back of the disallowed goal to compound matters and Boden took full advantage to win 2-9 to 0-12. T h e ke y m o m e n t came when Sean Gibbons burst down the right baseline and popped a great pass to Andrew Kerin who ini-

tially missed his punch but gathered the ball to kick home from close range. It gave them a rare lead in a tie that Kilmacud had controlled for much of proceedings with Mark Vaughan landing 0-7, 0-5 from placed balls en route to a 0-9 to 1-3 half-time lead.

Club Noticeboard

ballyboden st enda’s Congratulations to our senior cam-

There was no winner of this week’s

senior county championship and have

lotto jackpot. Match first three win-

completed the four-in-a-row with a

ner is Liam Deane, Orlagh Park. Paul

scoreline of 2-7 to 1-7.

Donnnelly from Sallins Pier, Sallins

Well done to the Boden senior foot-

was the winner of the weekly sub-

ballers who have progressed to the

scriber’s draw and Kevin Barnwell,

quarter-finals of the championship

Greenacre Court, Knocklyon was the

with a 2-9 to 0-12 win over Kilmacud

winner of the monthly draw.

Crokes. They have been drawn against St Brigid’s in the quarter-final.

football: st john’s miss out on last-eight place

the cost of the jackpot game is €2.

ogie team who have won the Dublin

Big congratulations to the winners of our special draw for juvenile

There was also a big win for our

players who sold lotto tickets over

minor football teams. For more

the past number of months. Each will

details, contact www.bodengaa.ie.

receive a voucher for the club shop

Well done to Michael Darragh

to the value of €25. The winners are

Macauley on receiving a Player of

Enda Smith (U-13), Eoin Duffy (U-12)

the Year nomination in the football

and Liam Duffy (U-9).

All-Star list. Congratulations also to

It’s back again - it’s Dublin Yearbook

Gary Maguire, Conal Keaney and Paul

time and Boden news time. Due to the

Ryan on their hurling All-Star nomi-

high volume of achievements within

nations

the club, the deadline for all informa-

Bingo starts at 8.30pm sharp every

tion and photographs is October 11.

Tuesday. The admission is €10 which is

For more information, contact Sinead

for 10 games. The jackpot is €850 and

Ryan in the club.

ballinteer st john’s THERE was no winner of last week’s

There was a great win for the

also no winner of the second jackpot

minor footballers v Naomh Mearnog

of €1,600.

to qualify for the quarter-final of the

Tickets are available online at www.ballinteerstjohns.com or from the usual outlets. St Sylvester’s Glen Hazely attempts to catch Ballinteer’s Pauric O’Connor in their SFC encounter last week

Ballinteer stumble to Syl’s in championship sfc round 2 St Sylvester’s 1-19 Ballinteer St John’s 1-8  stephen findlater sport@gazettegroup.com

S T S Y LV E S T E R ’ S advanced to a quarterfinal date with St Vincent’s with the minimum of fuss as they had too many scoring options for Ballinteer St John’s with Eugene Keating and Nigel Dunne shooting out the Balgriffin lights last Friday night. It meant that, despite Paul Cronin’s seventh minute penalty, Ballinteer struggled to gain a foothold against their AFL1

opposition and never threatened a repeat of their stunning first-round win over St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh. Dunne started off with a trio of points but Ballinteer were in front when Stephen Finnegan fumbled a long ball into the square under pressure from Shane McCann. He grabbed the loose ball and was subsequently hauled down, allowing Cronin to comprehensively net the ensuing penalty. It was as good as it got for his side, though, as Syl’s nabbed their goal within three minutes

with Eoin Fanning clattering home off the back of Keating’s assist. The Cavan man duly added a pair of points while Glen Hazley burst forward to weigh in with another, putting five points between the sides with scarcely 15 minutes on the clock. And the Malahide men added a further six points before the break – all six of their starting forwards on the mark – to build a 1-12 to 1-3 lead at the break. With the hill in Ballinteer’s favour, the second period was slightly more evenly matched though

the match reduced in intensity as time wore on. Nonetheless, Fionn Carney was in strong form at the base of the Syl’s defence while Pauric O’Connor chipped in with four points for Ballinteer. But they could not get Fearghal Duff y going after he had some early joy, Ronan Walsh switched to mark him with particular effect. Keating kept chipping away with three particularly tidy second half scores before Dunne closed proceedings with just the third free scored on the night.

entertainment.

Lotto draw for €11,000. There was

Bingo is on every Monday night in the clubhouse. It starts at 8pm and all are welcome for a great night’s

championship. The senior camogie team also qualified for the championship final with a great win over Skerries Harps. Well done to ladies footballers on a fine league win over Garda.

st jude’s Well done to our junior hurlers who

followed by a cycle back to the club.

clinched the league title in style by

The cycle will last about 2.5 hours

beating Naomh Fionnbarra. It was

and promises to be an enjoyable

a physical encounter but in the end

day for all.

Jude’s were victorious. This could

For those interested in taking

be the first part of a double and the

part this year, please contact Davy

juniors will now contest the county

Carroll 087 978 2471, Liam Larkin 087

final where they will play Castle-

256 0277, Gerry Carty 086 608 4988

knock. Also congratulations go to the

or ask behind the bar for a sponsorship card.

intermediate footballers who beat

180 boys and girls aged from eight

St Vincent’s in the championship on

to 12 took part in our annual foot-

Saturday in O’Toole Park in a great

ball mini All-Ireland last weekend.

display of free-flowing football. The

Thanks go to Noel Manning, Mar-

reward for the victory was a quar-

tin Hayes, Pat Joyce, Mick Nerny

ter-final game against Naomh Olaf.

and Brendan Bagnall for all their

This year we are proud to

hard work in organising the event.

announce the annual St Jude’s

Thanks also to team mentors and to

50km Fundraiser Cycle generously

the referees.