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of whom have joined us in this country and are away from their own homes and loved ones at this special time when family matters most. However the main thing is to show and practise ‘Goodwill to all .’ Let us all do whatever we can to help them and especially their children to have as happy a Christmas as possible. Our goodwill should also extend to those less fortunate than ourselves in our local area. Those who are homeless, those who are sick, those struggling to make ends meet especially the elderly who are living off state benefits and who have little or no family to care for them. Maybe this year we should look in on our elderly neighbours and those sick and disabled in out community. Make sure they have fuel to heat their homes and food over the Christmas period and in the winter months ahead. Yes, we are all feeling the pinch at the moment. but most of us have a roof over our head, a warm place and bed to sleep in and family members who care. So let us appreciate all those things we take for granted by showing our caring and compassionate side this Christmas to those who for one reason or another find themselves in need. We all have a responsibility as human beings to care for each other and Advent gives us an opportunity to do just that. So let us be caring and compassionate. Show it by shopping local, checking on our elderly neighbours and supporting our community and each other.

Wishing you a happy and healthy Christmas to you all from the Locals Team

Parish Hall Committee sponsored inclusion event

Donabate Parish Hall Committee recently sponsored the refreshments for an FCC Inclusion Event held in the Parish Hall in November. Leithinis CCÉ hosted the Event for the Ukrainian Community - who are doing the Fáilte Isteach English language course in Donabate Portrane Community & Leisure Centre. It was

a fantastic Session of Music, Song & Dance celebrating both Cultures, Irish & Ukrainian. The night was all about participation & integration and was enjoyed by all. Donabate Parish Committee wishes the Community a Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing all who use the Parish Hall back again in the New Year. We

welcome new users and will try to accommodate them in our diverse and growing community. There will be daily activities & cultural slots in the New Year. So, if you are interested, please contact Bernie in the Parish Office as soon as possible with any requests! Tel: 01-8434574 or Email:stpatricksrcdonabate@gmail.com

Our mams.ie Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

By Siobhan O’Neill White

This year’s mams.ie Christmas gift guide is all about buying Irish!! Like Mairead Ronan’s Faro Brushes; made in Ireland, they’re fantastic for all hair types. Love make-up? Vegan friendly, cruelty free, award winning Irish brand Carter Beauty Cosmetics have collaborated with mams.ie to offer 30% off all products with promo code MAMSIE30. See Here! Irish store, Virgo Boutique have gorgeous gift boxes with beautiful hats and scarves to add a pop of colour on winter walks. Patricia O’Toole has clever shapewear and accessories for the party season. We particularly love their handbags and shoes. Hydrating, cruelty free skincare range Elave from Gardiner Family Apothecary is made in Co Louth. Their moisturisers have SPF included, the shaving sets are brill for guys and the junior range is perfect for baby skin. Cork based Azure Jewellery have a stunning collection from bridal to gifting. Enter to win a €100 voucher HERE! Everyone loves a board game over Christmas and our favourite is Cards Against Humanity from Neverboard. ie. There is a family friendly version and adult only version which is an absolute hoot! Dare2B have collaborated with Laura Whitmore and Jermaine Jenas this winter. We like the gilets, jackets and accessories. Very snug! The Luxe Spa at Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford is uber relaxing. Book spa vouchers and make sure to visit the amazing Thermal Suite. From the makers of bum lifting Freddy jeans, comes Malena Shirts for men. With a hidden zip behind the buttons, they’re like a secret corset for men!

For sport and exercise lovers, Runderwear has brill running pants, socks, bras and base layers for men and women. As someone who needs a good support bra when running, I can honestly whole heartedly recommend this range. Fast growing Irish brand Spotlight Oral Care have electric toothbrushes, whitening powder, floss,toothpastes & more. You’ll find value packs online and in Boots stores nationwide. Also in Boots are great gift sets by Sculpted by Aimee for skincare and make-up lovers! The bundles

are superb value. Some our top picks from Dubray books are by Kellie Harrington, Bono, Marian Keyes, Graham Norton, Steve Cavanagh, Arlene Hunt, David Walliams and Roddy Collins. Something for everyone in there! For competitions, reviews, recommendations and more, visit www. mams.ie for top tips this Christmas!

Siobhán O’Neill White - Shortlisted for Golden Spider Award & Infant & Maternity Award As seen on RTE and Virgin Media Ireland & Weekend AM. As heard on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey & Dermot & Dave; RTE’s Ray D’Arcy Show, 98FM, LMFM Late Lunch, WLRFM & Shannonside FM

Christmas Spending Can Be Better Controlled

By Dave Kavanagh

Are there actions you can take to make the festive season less of a financial burden? Of course there are.Firstly, manage expectations: Most people can’t remember what they got 2 years ago, so don’t put yourself under too much pressure for “big” presents. Next, leave the credit card at home: At about 20% interest, adding debt for things you don’t need to overspend on, only starts the new year off in a negative.Be realistic with food shopping: The shops are only closed for 1-2 days, do you really need to stock up so much? In the days/weeks after Christmas, make a list of all the things you bought but didn’t really need or through out, and keep it for next year, so you don’t repeat the same mistakes. Kris Kindle: Talk to family and close friends to agree to pick one person and buy them a present for a set limit, to ease the burden.There are things you can also do all year round that can save you enough to cover the cost of Christmas: Switch utility providers, the savings can be quite substantial. Compare before you shop for larger items: Just because one store has a sign saying the TV you want is reduced from €799 to €699, doesn’t mean that another store that does not have a sale on, isn’t selling the same TV for €649. Take the time to shop around when your car or house insurance

renewals come in, it can be well worth the effort. Review premiums that you pay regularly, such as mortgage protection or life cover, especially if they were taken out directly with a bank who could not compare. Finally, go through a few months’ bank statements: we regularly find people paying for things that should have been cancelled years before or that they simply no longer require.

Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (with no cost or obligation) he can be contacted by emailing him on info@financialcompanion. ie or use the contact form on www. financialcompanion.ie or @Davekav_ advice on Twitter and Instagram. Combined with his previous role of gym/ nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM , LMFM and TV3.

Johnston calls for works to save Beach Lane access road

Corina Johnston, Labour Party Area Representative is calling on Fingal County Council to carry out emergency works to save the Beach Lane access Road to 12 homes and public right of way. Johnston said; “Duncan Smith TD and I have been calling for the Seabees to be extended from the corner of the Beach Lane access Road to past the public right of way, which is accessed by fishermen and bird watchers, for a number of years. The situation has become critical in recent days with coastal erosion taking metres from the dunes along this stretch of beach and washing away the dunes at one point undermining the access road and making it virtually impassible. “Johnston added;” I visited the area in recent days and met with residents who are fearful they will no longer be able to access their homes before too long especially with the high tides and winter season upon us with no coastal protection measures in place. The public right of way to the beach has also been undermined with a huge drop now from the right of way to the beach which is unsafe and unstable. It is evident that if nothing is done now to safeguard the access road it will become impassible within days and the public right of way will be diminished

further and will disappear into the sea.” Johnston added;”Duncan and I have been in contact with the CEO and senior officials of Fingal County Council over the last few weeks insisting that the Seabees be extended immediately from their current location from the corner of the access road to past the public right of way in order for the road and right of way to be saved.” Johnston continued; “ A number of months ago our motion calling on the council to compulsory purchase order the access road was passed at a council meeting and while discussions had been ongoing with a land owner to provide an alternative access to the lane these discussions have ended without an agreement. The council need to immediately commence the CPO process to ensure the future viability of the entire access road. “ Johnston concluded; “Duncan and I have highlighted the seriousness of the situation with the CEO of Fingal County Council and Minister Darragh O’Brien and requested that this matter be given urgent priority and an assessment be carried out at this location with the Seabees extended to ensure the future viability of the road and the public right of way. “

The Bleeding Pig Festival – Miscellany still to come!

Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival 2022 ~ 2023 So, another hugely successful Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival has come to a close. After a Covid-induced absence of two years, the festival made a welcome return to the peninsula in September. The festival boasted 11 days of fun-filled cultural activities for all ages and all cultural tastes. From Art & Craft Workshops to Gala Concerts, Céili Dancing to Guided Tours, and Short Films to a Casino night, the timetable included something for everyone. All events in the Bleeding Pig Festival were free of charge. We are very grateful to all generous festival sponsors, without whose assistance the festival could not happen. Our sponsors include Fingal County Council, Tesco Ireland, SuperValu, DoughBox Pizza, Roughan & O’Donovan Engineers, Donough Higgins and D&S Construction Limited, Screenlink Printers, Cates Café, Forget-Me-Not Flowers, Life Pharmacy, Progressive Credit Union, Keelco Limited, John

B. Dockrell Limited, Film Equipment Hire and Wiley Design. The organiser are also very grateful to all the premises on the peninsula who offered their locations as venues for festival events, including Donabate/Portrane Community Centre, Donabate Library, Pea & Pod Café, the Brook Pub, Keelings Pub, St. Patrick’s RC Church, St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, and the Parish Hall. The committee worked hard to put the festival together and make it such success. If you would like to be part of the Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival and are interested in joining the committee, contact Eilish McDermott on 0877911833, or any committee member. The committee met last weekend for a workshop and cabinet reshuffle and the new committee was voted in as: Festival Director

Eilish

Anne

McDermott Chairperson

Hand Vice-Chairperson

Peig McManus Treasurer

Sharon Scally, Áine Duffy, Emer Weston

Larry

Carolan Secretary Eilish McDermott PR & Advertising

A huge debt of gratitude is due to Breda Dockrell for her tireless contribution to the festival since its’ inauguration in 2013. Breda is retiring from the committee and taking a wellearned break. We wish her all the best for the future. The next item on the Bleeding Pig calendar is the Winter Miscellany on Sunday December 18th at 6.30 in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland. This festive favourite features stories written by members of the Chinkwell Writers, together with musical interludes from the Blanchardstown Brass Band, the Bevertones, Willie Cahill, Kate Smartt, Louise Flood School of Irish Daning, and the Yukeleles. 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival and the celebrations will be worthy of a decade of successful, fun, entertaining cultural events! Keep an eye on FaceBook and the Bleeding Pig website for details of events to come.

The Committee Workshop

The Pizza Event at the festival

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Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed Wishes All a Happy Christmas

Donabate Christmas Lights Festival is back in 2022!

At Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed, we continue to expand the range of our activities. In addition to our usual weekly exercise classes on Mondays, croquet on Tuesdays and tea and chat on Thursdays, we recently had a pitch and putt outing to the scenic course in Deerpark, Howth. Although no one expects a call-up to the Ryder Cup team, we had a great morning, enjoying the company and the spectacular scenery. Also recently, we enjoyed our first annual Christmas dinner

After a Covid-19 absence of two years, the Donabate Christmas Lights Festival is back!!! The festival makes a welcome return on Saturday, December 3rd at 4.30pm, in the car-park of St. Patrick’s Church in the village. For the past 10 years or more, this much-loved local tradition has attracted huge crowds to the village to enjoy some seasonal festive refreshments and entertainment. This year is shaping up to be no different, with festive entertainment and refreshments for kids of all ages! And we have a real surprise in store to provide some seasonal entertainment. The organisers would like to thank Fingal County Council for sponsoring the event and for the beautiful Christmas tree and lights. Local electrician, Karl Harte, is coming back from retirement to oversee the installation of the festive lights around the village. Karl and his team have installed the festive lights around the village for more than 30 years, and we owe huge thanks to Karl for ensuring that the village will look festive and bright! We are very grateful to Tesco and SuperValu for their generous sponsorship of the event. SuperValu donate the delicious warm Mince Pies, washed down by

since 2019 in Keeling’s, again great company and wonderful tunes and songs. What a talented bunch! Based on the standard of performances, we hope to start a weekly jam session for members with an interest in music. We wish our members and the wider community, who has supported us over the years, a very happy Christmas and hope to see more members joining us in the New Year. If you’re interested, please call Jim on 086-3694316.

Mulled Wine courtesy of Tesco. We are also grateful to Fr. Pat Reilly and all at St. Patrick’s Church for accommodating this event. Just across the road from the church, in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, the festive Donabate Christmas Craft Fair also makes a welcome return. From 12-6pm, local crafters and artisans will showcase their arts and crafts. Drop in and browse the market and maybe even pick up a quirky Christmas gift or two! And boys and girls, unlike recent years when Santa visited Donabate via Zoom, Santa himself will be in the Parish Hall, in person, from 2.30-5pm to meet you all. A visit with Santa is free of charge and no appointment is necessary. The organisers would like to thank the team of Elves who give up their Saturday to make the day such a success. The day wouldn’t happen without them. Thank you. Later on in the evening, the businesses in the village will showcase their goodies and offers with a Christmas Market in the Town Centre. So, come along to the village on Saturday December 3rd and join in the festive atmosphere. Let’s kickstart the festive season in Donabate in style!!

Leithinis musicians took part in Parish inclusion event!

As part of Fingal Inclusion week 2022, members of Leithinis CCE were delighted to be joinedby some of our local Ukrainian community for an evening of music and dance. Members ofthe local Ukrainian community participating in the Donabate (DPCLC) Fáilte Isteach programme attended the Parish Hall on Friday evening to share some of their wonderful culture, song and dance.Thanks to all the many members from both communities who participated, it was a

fantastic showcase of both Irish and Ukrainian culture.Traditional tunes were supplied by the Leithinis musicians led by Bean an Tí Erin McGahan and Fear an Tí Willie Cahill. In addition to the many great performers from our local Ukrainian Community, brilliant interpreters and local leaders Gallia & Serhiy joined in the craic with a song or two.Special thanks to everyone who helped make this such a special

evening; the parish hall committee for their support in sponsoring the event, Sandra Mathews & Linda Sutton from DPCLC for their support, Jacinta Lowndes who attended on behalf of Fingal County Council (FCC), Helen Flaherty, Cathy O ‘Rourke, Breda Dockrell, Evaleen McGahan and Jim O’Donohoe for organizing and setting up the event and our local representatives.

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Christmas is coming but we still must plan for the New Year!

Registration for classes, to run from the end of January to mid May, will take place on the 9th and 10th of January 2023.So, to get rid of all that Christmas indulgence, come and sign up for one of our fitness classes that range from Pilates to Chair Yoga and not forgetting Sit and get Fit, Stronger for Longer and Yoga. What a choice! For those who want to get those sluggish brains working again we have Intermediate Spanish and French and Singing & Music. Our free activities of Croquet, Boules and Bowls and Pickleball and Table Tennis are always popular so come early and Register to ensure your place.ACORN tablet CLASSES – last session coming up The last session of

ACORN classes will take place in the New Year. If you want to understand the basics of ‘computer speak’ and would like to learn about using a tablet computer, then let us know by text on 086 880 6808. Comments such as “I love how I can see my children when I call them.” “My daughter can put my medical appointments into my diary, without having to be with me!” “I can read the headlines with my breakfast.” You don’t have to be an existing member of Active Age to join this class. See our website www.activeageforall.com or email activeageforall@gmail.com or Text only 086 880 6808 for information about any of our classes or activities.

Successful “THROUGH THE LENS” photo exhibition last month

On Saturday and Sunday the 25/26th of November Through the Lens, the Donabate & Portrane Photographic Group, held their second Photo Exhibition in the Parish Hall in Donabate. With over 40 framed prints of photos by members taken both locally and in far flung places there was plenty to look at. The annual Through the Lens calendar was also displayed and on sale. This year we are proud to support

the Donabate & Portrane Tidy Towns who work so hard to enhance our locality with clever floral displays. The calendar, as always, contains only photos taken on the peninsula with the aim of providing seasonal views. It makes an ideal gift to send to family and friends abroad. We will be selling the calendars at the Christmas Market in the Parish Hall on December 3rd, the evening that Donabate Christmas lights are turned on. We

were delighted with the attendance at our Photo Expo and the amount of interest shown in joining the club. For anyone who would be interested in joining, or finding out more about the Through the Lens club look us up at www,throughthelens. ie, or email to info@throughthelens.ie Our sincere thanks to the Parish for the use of the Hall, especially Bernie in the office and Martin who did the opening and closing of the hall.

Niamh’s Festive Food Fun!

For parties, ensuring that the whole family gets their ‘7 a day’ over the festive season or for just a bit of fun and something to do! These are imaginative ways to get young people involved with food and encouraging a wide variety of vegetables and fruit throughout the day over the Christmas period.

Snowman/woman Spuds!

1.Cook and mash potatoes with a small amount of milk.

2. Use a spoon/ice-cream scoop to shape the mash into a larger round ball for the body and a smaller round ball for the head.

3.Place the small round ball on top of the large round ball on a plate/serving dish.

A ‘Veggie’ colourful Christmas tree

1.Wash and peel a long and large carrot. Top and tail the carrot.

2.Cut the carrot in half and then slice each half lengthways to make the trunk of the tree. Place onto a large serving dish (or use less carrot for a smaller plate).

3.For the tree branches and leaves, the following could be used: long runner green beans, mangetout or cucumber in long slices as in the image.

4.To make the star at the top of the tree, I used a star shaped cookie cutter and placed hummus inside and then lifted it off. The hummus can then be used to dip the vegetables into!

5.To decorate the tree, the more different coloured vegetables the better! In this image, there is peppers, beetroot and peas.

6.Finally, for the presents under the tree, cut different coloured peppers or carrots into shapes. I used tiny strips of beetroot to make bows on the presents.

4.Cut up a variety of vegetables to make the face, hat/hair and buttons and stick them on/in the balls of

mash potato. In the image attached, I used beetroot, peppers, brocolli, carrot and peas.

5.There’s many vegetables that could work for the arms! I used celery and long strips of carrot in mine.

Porridge Penguin

1.Make porridge as you/your child likes it.

2.Scoop onto the centre of a plate in a rounded heart shape.

3.Place blueberries around the edges of the porridge and down either side as arms.

4.Place 2 mandarin orange segments underneath as feet.

5.Place 2 blueberries and a triangle shaped chunk of kiwi

into the porridge as eyes and a nose.

6.Use a red pepper in a triangle shape and a blueberry for a hat with a bobble!

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas time and health and happiness for the new year. For preschool, primary and secondary school or community group talks and workshops, please arthursniamh@gmail.com. See my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums on ‘Biabites’ Facebook for other food ideas.

A Happy Christmas from Lambay Sports & Athletics

LSA WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY OF DONABATE & PORTRANE A SPECIAL HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR in 2023. Come join us as LSA take over the Donabate Parkrun on December 17th 2022 for some Christmas fun and treats. If your New Year’s goal is to get fit, keep fit or improve

your running goals, LSA is the club for you. To join the club,w please contact our Registrar on lambaysportsathletics@gmail.com. You can access our webpage on lambaysportsathletics.ie for more information. We are also on Facebook – www.facebook.com/lambaysportsacademy or on Instagram @lsadonabateportrane or on Twitter - @ lsarunning

Portrane Hockey Club launch “ The Story of Hockey in Portrane”

by Adrian Henchy

It was a great honour to be in the Shoreline Hotel on Sunday November 13th for the official launch of the book “ The Story of Hockey in Portrane” marking the 100 years of Portrane Hockey Club from 1919-2019. Wonderful to see so many great friends and players from down through the decades who gave their all to the purple & white of Portrane Hockey Club. My own memories and joy from playing and been involved in this great family and community club is just immeasurable. Great credit to the author of the book Mr. James Bennett for the painstaking work that went into putting the book together “ The story of hockey in Portrane”. He received enormous assistance and encouragement at all times from my own father Paschal or “ Percy” Henchy as they call him in hockey circles. As we mark and celebrate the last 100 years of Portrane Hockey Club many of those years just about surviving to where we are now today in 2022 one of the fastest growing hockey clubs in Leinster, fielding 7 Adult teams in the Leinster hockey leagues and almost 300 juveniles from our academy right up to our Under 16s, ensures a very bright future for Portrane Hockey Club. Family names like the Neville’s, Byrne, McCann,

Conway, Henchy’s that are connected all the way back to the foundation of the club continue to this day. and the club are also indebted to new families into Donabate like the Van Dreumel, Patterson, Lloyd, Shoebridge and McCarthy families who together with so many others have the club in such a strong and healthy position in 2022. Portrane Hockey Club were delighted to welcome Jack Chambers Minister for Sport, Howard Mahoney Mayor of Fingal, our own Club Development Officer Cllr. Adrian Henchy

and Kenny Carroll from Hockey Ireland along with many Former and Current players, Committee members and supporters to help launch our book. It was also wonderful to be joined on this occasion by former local TD and legendary Portrane Hockey Goalkeeper Mr. Sean Ryan. The book is available to buy from the club on Amazon.portranehockey.clubzap.com/ products/9852/purchases/new Here’s to the next 100 years and many more great club memories and friends made.

The Jingle Bells Group at LSA

Paschal Henchy (Chairperson Portrane Hockey Club) Minister Jack Chambers, Jim Bennett(Author) Claire Gallagher & Cllr. Adrian Henchy.

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1. They get Father Christmas moving! (8)

6. The man in red who comes to visit every home. (5,3)

13. Famous ballet company based in St. Petersburg. (5)

14. He allegedly gets the worm. (5,4)

15. The act of joining two or more things into one. (5)

16. A sum of money saved for the future. (4,3)

18. Hard and straight-grained timber. (9)

19. A colour or shade. (3)

20. Natural agent that makes things visible. (5)

22. An item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary. (5)

24. Expression of amazement or joy. (3) 26. Ireland’s first Nobel Prize winner. (5) 28. Something that requires little or no effort. (2-7)

30. “To ... is human, to forgive divine” (Pope) (3)

31. When our only natural satellite is but a thin crescent. (3,4)

33. The place where an incident in real life or fiction occurred. (5) 34. Public transport vehicle. (4) 35. Soft drink. (4)

37. Norwegian playwright whose “Doll’s House” is set at Christmas. (5) 40. Saddle attachment to support the rider’s foot. (7)

41. Damage or spoil to a certain extent. (3)

42. People who rent out buildings. (9) 45. Continuous dull pains. (5) 46. A piece of turf. (3)

47. Went out like the tide. (5) 49. Freely available whenever needed. (2,3)

50. A boy or young man. (3) 52. Talking rhythmically to the beat of music. (7)

55. A device which artificially creates the effect of being in conditions of some kind. (9)

57. Penne and Spaghetti are types of this. (5)

58. Break into a conversation. (9)

59. Fill someone with astonishment. (5) 60. A person who purchases goods for personal use. (8)

61. Beat malt protects household surfaces. (5,3)

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2. Coins used by nineteen EU countries. (5)

3. A short month before December. (3)

4. Describes trees with leaves throughout the year. (9)

5. Another name for Welsh Rabbit. (7)

6. Fashion, vogue, mode. (5)

7. Binge hour with the person next door. (9)

8. Sound, especially when recorded or reproduced. (5)

9. Clothes and linen that need to be washed. (7)

10. This Charles Dicken Heep has become a byword for a falsely humble hypocrite. (5)

11. People who spend as little money as possible, misers. (10)

12. This famous folklorist wrote “The Snow Man.” (8)

17. E.T. was one of these. (17)

21. Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing, nonsense. (9)

23. Utterance similar to the sound of clearing one’s throat, used to attract attention. (4)

25. Reddish-brown natural dye use to colour hair. (5)

27. The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist. (5)

29. A king or ruler in Latin. (3)

32. A quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea. (9)

34. Small Spanish savoury dishes. (5) 36. The night bird. (3)

38. A person who is too interested in what other people are doing. (4-6)

39. A type of soft, mild, creamy cheese with a firm white skin. (4)

40. Expense edible bivalve molluscs. (8) 41. It falls right in the middle of the coldest season. (9)

43. Move your head down and up to indicate approval or assent. (3)

44. Common rodent with a bad rep. (3)

48. Pottery which has been fired but not glazed. (7)

51. A club where people dance to recorded pop music. (5)

53. Object which separates white light into a spectrum of colours. (5)

54. An Irish police officer. (5)

56. A jewelled ornamental band worn on the front of a woman’s hair. (5)

59. The highest and lowest playing card. (3)