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BACK ON COURSE Raheny locals save pitch and putt golf club THE CAMPAIGN to save the pitch and putt club in Dublin’s Edenmore Park, which Northside News reported on in the October 7 issue, has been saved from closure.

A community protest to demand the reopening of Edenmore Pitch & Putt course took place on Wednesday 30 September.

The course was shut at the start of the pandemic by Dublin City Council Parks Department

despite the fact that the sport is one of the few that can be played within public health restrictions.

Local Dublin City Councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha of Sinn Féin said at the protest: “The decision by the City Council Parks Department to close the Edenmore Pitch & Putt course was an underhand and slieveen decision.

“When at a Council North Central Area meeting I

challenged Parks at the start of the pandemic about their failure to cut the grass and maintain the course. I said I hoped this wasn’t Parks using the pandemic as cover to push their long-term plan to close the course altogether. The senior Parks official for the North Central Area admitted that this was exactly what they were doing.

“Pitch & Putt is one of the few sports and social outlets

that can still be enjoyed within the public health restrictions.

Yet here we have the Parks Department closing a City Council sports facility which can and should be available to the entire community.

“Many older people especially used this facility and it could have been a real lifeline during the pandemic for people of all ages.”

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PRINCESS JUNO Juno Muldowney (8) from Dublin 1 at the launch of The Big Scream Halloween Community Festival. Pic: Jason Clarke

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Brake put on €20m Clontarf cycle path

15-storey tower may be social housing

The council had argued other parks should be prioritised and that the course — which saw its takings drop from from €14,000 in 2010 to €4,000 last year, while costing €60,000 a year to maintain — was not viable to reopen.

A report also highlighted the fall-off in members in recent years, along with problems of anti-social activity on the fourhectare facility, with staff who took cash at the course coming under constant threat of attack.

However, after representations from local club members and councillors, the council has agreed to restore half the area to allow for a nine-hole pitch and putt course, with the remainder being used for parkland.

Vegetation will be cut back around the course to allow for greater visibility and to prevent “anti-social and criminal activity”.

Course fees will no longer be paid in cash at the course to prevent staff being attacked and robbed.

The new plan was accepted by the North Central Committee.

The €20m cycle path which was planned to take cyclists all the way from Fairview to Connolly Station has been halted amid funding and design disputes between Dublin City Council, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Water.

The path was designed to connect the centre with the Dublin Bay Cycle Path, which runs from Clontarf to Sutton, and was first planned over eight years ago. But it has hit several hurdles along the way — a campaign to save the trees in Fairview Park in 2017 chief among them.

In June, the council said it was only weeks away from seeking contractors to build the path on what is one of the most heavily used routes for cyclists into the centre. But it says it now has to go back to the drawing board due to a failure to reach funding agreements with Irish Water and the refusal of the NTA to sanction bus diversions during construction.

Design changes had already hiked costs from €7m to €20m,

DUBLIN City Council has told the developers of a 15-storey tower that it would be interested in acquiring a lease on the building for social housing.

It comes after the developer, Melvin Properties, was refused permission in September for the residential block at York Road, which is close to the East Link Bridge, due to its height.

Melvin Properties has appealed but has also acknowledged local concerns over the lack of social housing and said it had approached the council and “reached agreement in principle” for the entire block to be used.

The council’s head of housing, Brendan Kenny, said any agreement would be pursued if planning permission was granted.

He said: “We would get a lot of criticism over the scarcity of social housing in Dublin 4, so to have an opportunity like this, we would be very, very interested, if the place gets planning permission, if it gets built, and if the price is right.”

Raheny locals save golf course

Rachel Ní Bhraonáin of Fidget Feet dance troupe at the launch of the Business to Arts Awards, which will take place in April and will be broadcast online from the GPO. The closing date for applications is December 16 at 5pm. www.businesstoarts. ie/awards. Pic: Robbie Reynolds

but further discussions on funding to accommodate the demands of Irish Water and the NTA have resulted in a stand-off.

These include calls from Irish Water to “de-scope all water main renewals from the project” as well as issues

highlighted by the NTA over bus diversions and a new traffic management plan for the duration of the works, which could take two years.

In response, Irish Water said it was “prioritising work that delivers the greatest water savings where they are needed

most” and “other areas are at greater risk at this time”.

A spokesman for the NTA said the bus diversions would have had a “major impact on bus users” and it was “appropriate” the scheme details would be reviewed given the “significantly increased” costs.

Running on that inner spirit YOUNG Keen sports enthusiasts Karl Taaffe and Dwayne Edgar had always dreamed of starting a running club of their own.

This need became a necessity once the gyms closed in the wake of the restrictions and the pair realised they had the perfect opportunity to start something within the limits of their very own surroundings

— inner city Dublin. Their first run, advertised only on social media, saw over 30 people join them in Phoenix Park in August.

“The club wasn’t just set up to keep people active and improve fitness levels,” says Karl. “It was also set up to help people’s mental state, which most people will agree has been affected more than

ever during this pandemic.”

As the weeks went by, the club embraced the real spirit of community, organising a triathlon for local Andy Larkin, to raise funds for his cancer treatment. Word reached local businesses and the club received the support needed from Declan & Donals Deli and Spar on Bolton St, Centra on North King Street,

the Bike Institute who donated bikes, and M&R Autos, who sponsored the running tops.

The club also joined “an inspiring young girl”, Rosie, who was running 1km a day for 10 days for her best friend Hannah who has spina bifida hydrocephalus. You can follow the club on @innercityrunning on Insta and get in touch on: innercityrunning@gmail.com

Karl Taaffe and Dwayne Edgar with Rosie on her fundraising run

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White water project Finglas rapper named Techspacer of the Year 2020 hits rocks AN 11-year-old from Finglas has scopped the top award at this year’s ESB Creative Tech Fest, which took place virtually for the first time last Wednesday.

Aspiring rap artist Shaun Samra was named ESB TechSpacer of the Year 2020 for his rap and video ‘Anxiety’ — which told the personal story of the impact of Shaun’s’ struggles with anxiety for both himself and his family.

Shaun is also the voice behind #FlipTheScript, a rap animation which aims to show how TechSpace empowers young people to unlock their passions and potential through the creative use of technology.

Shaun attended a TechSpace programme run by youth worker Mick McCullagh in Finglas Youth Resource Centre, with a focus on sound production and empowering young people to express themselves through music.

The awards, hosted by TG4 presenter Micheál Ó Ciaraidh, honoured 17 winners in categories covering creative computer science, digital creativity and STEAM, in

MC Samra, aka 11-year old rapper Shaun Samra from Finglas who won Techspacer of the Year at this year’s ESB Creative TechFes

addition to a virtual reality exhibition showcasing each project, as young people from TechSpace hubs were sent VR headsets to their homes around the country.

There were also performances and TechTalks from Daithí Ó Sé

and TikTok stars Chris is Ainm Dom and Cairde.

Pat O’ Doherty, Chief Executive at ESB, outlined his admiration for the young people involved in this year’s ESB Creative Tech Fest awards: “It is both reassuring and

inspiring to see the innovation and creativity in the projects submitted for this year’s awards, and we congratulate each of the nominees and winners for their work.

“Every young person in the TechSpace programme should

be hugely proud of what they have achieved, in such challenging circumstances, this year.”

Marianne Checkley, CEO of Camara Ireland said ensuring the awards went ahead virtually was a key priority: “There has been some hugely inspiring projects despite the really difficult circumstances this year and, despite us not being able to be together in person, we wanted to bring the network together virtually, to celebrate the quite incredible achievements of educators and young people this year.”

Over 1,000 young people, aged between 10 and 18, from youth clubs, schools and gaelscoileanna across Ireland, were part of the first-ever virtual ESB Creative Tech Fest, the annual bilingual event celebrates the innovation, creativity and collaboration of young people who participate in TechSpace programmes nationwide across STEAM, digital creativity and computer science projects.

For other winners and more on the festival, go to: techfest.ie, #ESBCreativetech

PLANS for the controversial white-water rafting facility in Dublin have hit the rocks again, as the council has pushed its construction out to tender to next year, rather than the last months of 2020, as hoped.

A Dublin City Council spokesperson said Covid-19 had impacted the plans, after the green light was given to the project last year. The attraaction was to take up the vacant slot on George’s Dock in the IFSC, on a site previously used to host events like Oktoberfest.

The course was designed for use by tourists but Dublin Fire Brigade expressed interest in using it as a training resource.

However, the council faced criticism over the €22.8m bill, coming as it did in the midst of a homelessness crisis.

It addressed those concerns by saying more than half of funding – €13m – would be covered through Government grants, with a further €4.9m covered through development levies, and another €4m coming from capital reserves.

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Fingal to get €767m cash boost FINGAL County Council has approved a massive €767m, three-year capital programme which sets out investment in housing, travel and a greenway infrastructure, as well as a new cultural quarter for Swords.

The council has delivered over 6,151 social housing solutions between 2015-2019 and has set aside €334m over the next three years.

Some €146.69m has been allocated towards an Active Travel and Greenway Infrastructure, which will allow work continue on delivering key projects such as the Broadmeadow Greenway, the Sutton to Malahide Greenway, Fingal Coastal Way, Royal Canal Urban Greenway, Harry Reynolds Road Cycleway and

the Damastown-Clonsilla Cycle Route Design.

Mayor of Fingal, Councillor David Healy said: “Our commitment to Climate Change Action is reinforced with significant funding set aside for active travel infrastructure to enable walking and cycling throughout the county, as well as completing the conversion of public lighting to LED and the provision of electric vehicle charging points.

I am also delighted to see continued vital investment in our wonderful parks, which are playing a key role for our health and well-being as we deal with the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Under the Capital Programme 2021-2023, a further €20m has

been set aside for the delivery of the Swords Cultural Quarter, with €2.5m allocated for 2021.

Some €5.8m has been set aside under Libraries in 2021 with €2.5m earmarked for the refurbishment of Skerries Library next year.

The Community, Culture and Sports Departments have been allocated a total of €13.7m over the course of three years, with €2.7m set aside for next year.

Investment in developing recreational hubs, including River Valley Park all-weather pitch and Porterstown Park has also been set aside, while tourism will get a significant boost with €73.95m allocated over the period 2021-2023 on projects such as Our Balbriggan, Malahide Castle and Ardgillan Castle.

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DESPITE the travel ban, readers of Conde Nast Traveller either found ways around them or have some unforgettable memories to draw on as the votes have come in for the best destinations of 2020.

One category that stood out this year however, was the ‘Europe’s Friendlist City’ award, proving people are really what make the travel experience as much as place — and Ireland has two cities in the top spots.

But much to the dismay of Dubliners, the capital came in just behind Galway, which was voted Europe’s friendliest city in the Condé Nast Traveller Reader Travel Awards 2020.

Reflecting on the results, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland said: “In what has been a devastating year for travel and tourism, this is some good news – reminding people everywhere that, when the time is right, the entire island of Ireland is a great

Capital took second spot in the Conde Nast Awards

choice for a holiday.”

And Melinda Stevens, Editor in Chief of Condé Nast Traveler, bemoaned the plight of the travel industry, which faces into a very uncertain future.

“It’s something of an understatement to say that this year has been a little different

than others,” she said. “The travel industry continues to face challenges as we start to move back out into the world, but our readers are seeking inspiration and are planning their next adventure,” she added.

And in what will come as a blow to Dublin’s restaurants, Galway is also Ireland’s most exciting food destination, described as “more boho and leftfield than Dublin and Cork, a place that draws buskers and artists, dreamers and schemers like a magnetic force.”

The full list of Europe’s 10 friendliest cities are: 1. Galway, Ireland 2. Dublin, Ireland 3. Valletta, Malta 4. Oporto, Portugal 5. Lisbon, Portugal 6. Bologna, Italy 7. Edinburgh, UK 8. Reykjavik, Iceland 9. Athens, Greece 10. Helsinki, Finland

Ballymun star is on hand to cheer Lidl’s job tally Ballymun Lidl Store Manager, Darren Molloy, pictured with Ballymun Kickhams star, Paddy Christie at the opening of Lidl’s Ballymun store on Balcurris Road

Lidl has created 59 new retail jobs at two new stores in Balcurris Road in Ballymun, and Shackleton Drive in Lucan.

Ballymun Kickhams star Paddy Christie was on site to officially open the Lidl store in Ballymun, with the new store making a donation of €1000 to Ballymun Regional Youth Resource Centre.

Meanwhile, at the Shackleton

Drive store, a donation of €1,000 was given to Lucan Disability Action Group.

The new stores have supported more than 550 jobs through the construction phase and will create an additional 59 new permanent jobs with the retailer. The developments have also seen an investment of more than €21m into the local communities.

Former Dubs star and Ballymun Kickhams Player said: “I am delighted to officially open Lidl Ballymun this morning. This new store is a very welcome addition to our community, and I am very much looking forward to shopping for Lidl’s fresh and high-quality products here and availing of some super savings with Lidl’s new loyalty app, Lidl Plus.”

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Christmas lights may stay dark AFTER a storm of controversy last year, the ‘Nollaig Shona Duit’ Christmas lights are to make a welcome return to Grafton Street this year to bring a little bit of cheer to the capital, but some lights may stay dark this year.

Dublin Town, the organisation responsible for installing Christmas lights, last year defended the ‘Welcome to Grafton Quarter’ lights.

The branding proved very unpopular with the public, hundreds of social media users and many other city business groups, while even Dublin City Council chief executive Owen Keegan said he prefered the original Irish-language sign.

A spokesman for Dublin Town noted there had been two Nollaig Shona Duit signs — with one remaining in place in nearby Wicklow Street — but that the one originally on Grafton Street had simply come to the end of its life after 15 years.

DublinTown added that it will be unable to provide new

Christmas lights in some places in the capital, following what was described as “an extremely difficult year” for businesses in the city centre. But we can look forward to lighting on 26 city streets, including on Grafton and Henry/Mary Streets.

Meanwhile, Chief Executive of Dublin Town, Richard Guiney, made an appeal to buy from Irish stores this year to keep businesses afloat.

Speaking to RTE Radio One’s DriveTime, Mr Guiney said: “Certainly, if it looks like the period of restrictions goes on further than December 1, the business community will probably wonder if it’s worth their while paying for putting up the Christmas lights.”

He added: “Our members have obviously had a very difficult year in 2020 and frankly, a lot of them were looking to have a good Christmas to make it into 2021 and obviously that’s not going to be the case now. So we’re very concerned we’re going to see quite a number of closures.”

Christy carries torch for cancer ASLAN frontman Christy Dignam has called on Dubliners to don their walking shoes and take a socially distanced walk as part of ARC Cancer Support Centres’ Torch of Hope event, taking place on Sunday November 8.

The tradition of hundreds of people coming from Dublin’s northside and southside to converge on Seán O’Casey Bridge will this year not be possible.

Instead, the lighting of the Torch of Hope cauldron by ARC ambassadors, Aslan’s Christy Dignam and Today FM’s Mairead Ronan, will be live-streamed on Facebook and Instagram from 4pm, to be followed by exclusive online performances by Christy and members of the Dublin Gospel Choir.

To find out more about ARC Cancer Support Centres and its calendar of activities, or to register for the Torch of Hope and receive a free fundraising pack and t-shirt, telephone 01 215 0250, email fundraising@ arc-cancersupport.ie or visit www.arccancersupport.ie.

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No Covid claus in big man’s contract MICHAEL WOLSEY Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said “Christmas will not be cancelled” and that “Santa will still arrive and leave presents under the tree”.

-RTE NEWS REPORT “WE’LL need to make a start soon,” said Nick. “We can’t just sit around here hoping things will improve.”

His wife could see no reason to hurry. Lots of time yet , she said, but he just brushed her opinion aside with that ridiculous laugh he had.

“No! No! No! We need to make a move. We should be logging the orders at least

and starting on the delivery schedule. Sure you never know what problems will crop up in these uncertain times.”

His wife gave a crooked little smile. If she had a euro for every time her husband mentioned ‘these uncertain times’ she would be a rich woman and could give up this seasonal work.

“Is the production team ready for an early start?” she wondered. “Aren’t they just back from their holidays?”

“No holidays this year,” explained Nick. “Sure the only place left on the Green List is Saudi Arabia and we’re not allowed to land there. The production guys are all bored

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stiff and rarin’ to go. We’ve all got to do our bit in these uncertain times.”

His wife gave that smile again and added another euro to her virtual bank balance. She hardly liked to raise a problem about the delivery team, but she had noticed Ruddy sniffling around the dispatch department that morning and she thought he didn’t look well.

Nicholas gave that stupid laugh again. “No! No! No! He’ll be right as rein. We’re all in this together, you know.”

She did know. He had told her often enough. She added two euro to her bank balance for that one.

All the same, she wondered if Ruddy should maybe get tested,

but Nick was having none of it.

“No! No! No! He always looks like that - it’s that ridiculous nose of his. If he gets tested they could all end up in isolation and then where would we be?

We’ve all got to stick together in these uncertain times.”

Nick went off to talk to the production team and his wife added another euro to her account. She hadn’t time for this early planning malarky.

She had important things to do.

She had banana bread to make and she was learning Welsh from an online platform. And if that wasn’t enough, she was in training for a marathon in her living room to raise money for Tibetan llamas.

She was worried about Ruddy,

though. Nicholas looked worried too when he returned from the production floor.

“Trouble? she asked.

“Trouble!” he said.

“It’s that bloody Legolas.

Sneaked off to Rivendell to visit his uncle Elrond and, if that wasn’t bad enough, they went to a football match together.”

His wife couldn’t see a problem there. Hadn’t the GAA said football was perfectly safe?

“The GAA!” exploded Nick.

“I wouldn’t trust the Gnome Athletic Association to run a piss-up in a brewery!”

“Oh, I don’t know about that,” said his wife, and Nick had to concede she might have a point.

But whatever about breweries, they had made a hopeless job of

running the Covid restrictions at Rivendell Robert Emmet’s . Half the team had tested positive and now most of the supporters had been ordered into isolation, Legolas included.

“If he’s a superspreader we’ll have to shut up shop,” said Nicholas. “Oh! Woe! Woe! We’ll never get the job finished on time. And then what will we do? You know I have to deliver - there’s no Covid claus in my contract.”

“Uncertain times,” said his wife, beating Nicholas to it.

“But you can’t say you weren’t warned. I remember them telling you way back in March ... if the virus gets in here, your elf system just won’t be able to cope.”

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Unity will benefit Dublin DESSIE ELLIS Sinn Fein TD for Dublin North-West I AM an Irish republican and I strongly believe that the only way to deliver on the promise of the 1916 Proclamation to ‘cherish all of the children of the nation equally’ is through the delivery of a 32-county Irish republic.

In January 2017 Dublin City Council passed a Sinn Fein motion calling for a referendum on Irish Unity an integral component of the Good Friday Agreement.

The motion reflected our analysis that the Britain’s Brexit vote had brought the question of Irish Unity to the top of the political agenda. Events since then have considerably strengthened our view that a referendum must be held.

As we face in to a possible no-deal Brexit, the reality of

British jurisdiction over part of our nation means that in a few months part of Ireland will be inside the EU and part will be outside.

There will be dreadful impacts on businesses here in the south. Last month media outlets reported that effects of Brexit on the Irish road haulage industry could cause some products here to double in price. This will have a major knock on effect on our economy Covid-19 has taught us that we need an All Island pandemic response plan. Pandemics do not observe borders.

We have an all-Ireland approach to animal health, but not to human health. This crazy situation arises because six counties of Ireland are ruled by Britain and by a Tory government that was never elected by people in this country.

Recent opinion polls, North and South, have consistently shown support for Irish Unity.

Unionist political parties in the North no longer have a majority at election time.

In the Brexit referendum, the people in the six counties voted solidly to remain in the EU. All of these indicate that people would consider changing the

A truck carrying the new ‘Guinness 0.0’, a new non-alcoholic beer from the brewers at St James’s Gate crossing the Butt Bridge. Pic: Aerial Photography Ireland via Andres Poveda

constitutional arrangement, and vote for unity, but it won’t happen unless we plan for it and make it happen.

We have had a hundred years of the division of partition.

It’s time build a real, national, Republic that treats everyone equally. Irish Unity is a threat to nobody. It offers the

potential of a better future for all our citizens, including the unionist community.

Several studies and reports in recent years have shown that Irish Unity would boost the economy of the whole island.

Dr Kurt Hubner, of Vancouver University, estimates that in eight years following unification

the economy would grow by over €36bn.

In a recent book, David McWilliams wrote “In short, in pure budgetary terms, there is little doubt that the Republic’s economy could absorb the North, even before the commercial dynamism of unification kicks in.”

Partition has been bad for us all. It has damaged the economy of all of Ireland for a hundred years. Irish Unity is now a doable project.

Irish Unity will be good for everyone. It’s not just an issue for the North. It’s an issue for everyone, from Dublin North West to Derry and beyond.

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Green to yellow: Recycling initiative changes bin colour YOU might have noticed the eye-catching new yellow bins which have been rolled out across the city centre recently, as part of a recycling initiative

by Dublin City Centre.

The city-wide behaviour change initiative aims to build a culture of ‘on-the-go recycling’ in the capital and launches at a time where the impact of the pandemic has seen a rise in the use of single use items and increased consumption on the move.

Last month the Government

committed to ambitious new targets to tackle waste and introduced a new waste action plan. Under the plan, all plastic packaging on the market will have to be reusable or recyclable by 2030.

Speaking at the launch of Dublin #CircleCity campaign, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu said: “Dubliners will now be able to recycle on the go. Dublin City Council already provides a wide variety of recycling infrastructure throughout the city resulting in

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu (right) and the Country Manager of Coca-Cola Ireland, Petre Sandru (left) are pictured at the launch of #CircleCity, a new on-street recycling initiative that is being rolled out in Dublin’s city centre

the recycling of almost 17,000 tonnes of material each year.

But today’s launch means we can all now recycle cans and plastic bottles as we go about our day.”

An initial 25 bins have been installed in various locations

around the city as part of the #CircleCity campaign, with more to follow in the coming months. All bins feature a clear call to action to members of the public to get involved and play their part in recycling effectively.

Meanwhile, nearly nine out of 10 people in a new poll believe the Government’s plan to cut down waste by putting a deposit on bottles and cans doesn’t go far enough.

The new scheme will see people paying a deposit on all plastic bottles and aluminium cans and getting their money back for recycling them.

According to a new poll however, 88% of Irish adults would favour an ‘all-in’ model, which would see metal cans, plastic water bottles, plastic milk bottles, glass bottles, coffee cups, and drink cartons and pouches included in the scheme.

The poll, carried out by Red C on behalf of VOICE Ireland, also found that 78% of people would like to see different deposit fees based on the size and type of the container.

VOICE coordinator Mindy O’Brien told Newstalk Breakfast recently, that the proposed scheme only covers plastic and aluminium because those are the most common ‘on-the-go’ containers. She said the scheme should be future proofed to ensure that glass bottles are not

Sowing seeds in trade battle

SIX up-and-coming companies from Dublin are doing battle for a €20,000 prize for this year’s InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition.

Each business will deliver an investment pitch remotely to a panel of venture capitalists, business angels and leading business leaders at the final on November 10.

Connor Sweeney, Seedcorn Programme Manager at InterTradeIreland, said: “To get to a regional final, companies have already been shortlisted based upon their business plan submission and visual representation of their ideas, so I’m delighted to offer my congratulations to all those who have reached this crucial stage.

The Seedcorn contest mirrors the real-life investment process. As well as a substantial cash prize fund, participants can secure expert feedback on their business plans and pitches. The competition can be followed on Twitter (@Inter_Trade) and on www.intertradeireland.

Best foot forward: Laura ‘wins’ Dublin marathon Laura McMahon, who was named by KBC Dublin Marathon organisers as a recipient of the #RunYourTown award.

DUBLIN woman Laura McMahon has been named

by KBC Dublin Marathon organisers as a recipient of the #RunYourTown award.

Like many running events around the world the KBC Dublin Marathon had to adapt and change their plans for 2020 and bring the event to the runners virtually.

The #RunYourTown award

was developed to acknowledge the commitment of thousands of runners who had signed up to complete the KBC Virtual Marathon in their local area.

Laura McMahon is a deserving recipient of the award. A final year student nurse, Laura first completed the KBC Dublin Marathon in 2019. Laura worked tirelessly throughout the Covid-19

pandemic and found going on a run while listening to music helped her wind down.

Laura is just one of thousands who took part in this year’s KBC Virtual Dublin Marathon. Runners are encouraged to continue to share their journeys by using #RunYourTown and #KBCVirtualDublinMarathon Marathon.

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We take a look back at extracts from old newspapers to see what was in the news this month in years gone by

Freemans Jrn 21/11/1846

Freemans Jrn 15/11/1828

Irish Press 28/11/1970

Irish Press 11/11/1971

Irish Press 8/11/1969

Freemans Jrn 07/11/1853

Irish Ind 13/11/1934

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