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Lets pull together and ensure a happy Christmas Oh dear, once again we have gone into severe lockdown in a bid to surpress this pandemic which has been plaguing our country and the world for the last10 months. Once again our movement is restricted. We have to stay at home instead of going to work except for certain exceptions and we are subject to nearly all the restrictions we had earlier this year. So,what can we do to make sure a new day dawns for us all soon. Well two simple things spring to mind.

Firstly lets all pull together like we did at the start of the year and secondly lets all obey the Government rules and flatten the curve again. We should also all shop locally and ensure local jobs. Maybe this is the sharp shock we all needed to remind us about the dangers of not wearing face coverings, not regularly washing our hands thoroughly and not keeping our distance when meeting others.Community transfer of the virusseems to be the problem so lets not go back to meeting numbers of people. Simply put, we all want this to decrease again as soon as possible.

We all want to reduce the number of people in hospital and worse, so lets all pull together now as we did before and turn this around quickly, get back to as near normal a society as possible and stay safe and enjoy the Christmas season. We all have mothers, fathers, children, spouses, partners and family we love and do not want to see ill or die, so please, please lets all pull together, protect ourselves, protect our loved ones and our neighbours and give each other the best Christmas present ever by flattening the curve again. That way we can have as near a normal Christmas once again. So please, obey the rules, stay safe, lets pull together and keep supporting our HSE workers, our local shopping outlets and most of all each other.

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LAG Library campaign begins in earnest!

We are pleased to report that we submitted our proposal to Fingal County

Council for Lusk Library last month and met with them following this.

We have the endorsement of Minister for Community Development, Joe

O’Brien, and Senator Regina Doherty. We are very lucky to have Cllr Robert O’Donoghue on our committee, and he has been of utmost importance in bringing our agenda to Fingal County Council and ensuring good communication links.

A library in our community will have far reaching benefits. It is no longer

simply a place to borrow books, but a holistic focal point in which to support and empower us, benefitting the whole community, schools, businesses,

the older population and the youth. The library offers courses in literacy, numeracy and communication; support for those seeking employment,

programmes on health education, support and collaboration with schools, business development education for self-employed and entrepreneurs and

work and study spaces. The list goes on.As a community with a rich history and with such a unique national monument, the library would play a part

in keeping this heritage and our cultural identity alive. Our Lusk Heritage Group have, throughout the years, and with very little funding, passed

along the history of Lusk. The library would support them, promoting the celebration of our history.

Our schools have all contributed to our proposal with their endorsements.

The benefits to them would be many, making a wonderful amenity finally accessible to our children, and enriching their education and experience.

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Lusk has seen incredible population growth in the last number of years, with supporting infrastructure and amenity struggling to keep pace. We hope that the provision of a local library in Lusk will contribute to meeting our community’s needs Many thanks to Cllr Robert O’Donoghue, all our local schools, Lusk Heritage Group, Levins Associates for their services, to Minister Joe O’Brien, Senator Regina Doherty, Cllrs Brian Dennehy, Paul Mulville and Cathal Boland for all their input. Thanks also to Lusk Community Network for their support.

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Finance

How can you get 66% instant growth on your money?

By Dave Kavanagh A hugely important topic is planning for retirement. Unless you want to try and live on a mediocre state pension for what is likely to be over a third of your adult life, it would be wise to make your own plans and plan early. Obviously, the longer you contribute to a pension, the more you will have when you retire. One of the most attractive aspects is the tax relief on contributions at your marginal rate. This means that for anyone on the 40% tax rate, every €100 you contribute is only costing you €60. Another way of looking at that is that your €60 has grown by just over 66% to €100 the moment you have put it in! The other tax incentives, are that pension funds are invested in a tax-free environment and you can also take a tax-free lump sum at retirement stage.

If you’re fortunate enough to already be in a company pension scheme or a superannuation, that is great (although depending on your length of service, you may want to supplement your fund by paying AVCs (additional voluntary contributions)). The people that administer your pension scheme should be able to provide you with information about that. If you have your own limited company, you can set up your own scheme and allow the company to pay for all or some of

the contributions. For everybody else, You can set up a personal pension or a PRSA (personal retirement savings account) and still get the tax relief. Self employed - One option that many self-employed people avail of, is to pay an annual amount into a pension in order to reduce their tax bill. Usually, they would have up to 31st October in the current year in order reduce their 2019 tax bill, but due to Covid-19, for those filing and paying online to Revenue, they will have more time to do this.

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 info@financialcompanion. ie or use the contact form on www.

financialcompanion.ie or phone 087-6414570, 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 and TV3

Fingal County Council’s Events Unit is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021.

Applications will be accepted for existing and/or new events or festivals which animate public spaces in creative and innovative ways and which are focused on developing measurable tourism impacts in the County.

All applications should include a Covid compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines.

For more information and an application form, please email events@fingal.ie or http://fingal.ie/events The deadline for completed applications is 3pm on Tuesday 15th December 2020

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Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitor – Serving the Community

Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitor is situated in Lusk, County Dublin. The solicitor’s office is a general practice dealing with issues such as property, wills, family law, personal injuries, contracts, litigation and many more.The practice opened in January 2014..The main reason for opening the practice was to create a family business to service the community.Since the practice opened it has become involved in and sponsored many community activities and events. Liam Fitzgerald spent many years working as a solicitor in a number of respected law firms in Dublin City centre.Leaving an esteemed practise in a bustling business capital to move to the seaside town of Lusk to open the only solicitor’s firm in the area might not seem the likely next step but it looks like the risk is well and truly paying off.

Speaking to ‘Local’ magazine Liam said, “One of our greatest strengths is being accessible. I think people probably like the way I do things.I carry out things in a logical and practical way. Setting up this business was never about money.What makes me happy is knowing that I am helping people.

More often than not, I will tell people not to sue because of everything that’s involved and the risks that go with it.I like to think that I give people good, sound truthful, practical advice.I have sat with people and have spoken with them at length about family law and they have sat and cried because they thought the solicitor was going to wave a magic wand and make everything better and the last thing they thought they’d hear is that they have a chance at losing but they walk out the door with a huge weight lifted off their shoulders because they see and understand better, even if it’s not what they wanted to hear.”

Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitor takes pride in the fact that he gets repeat business from his clients and his clients refer him to their friends and family.

So, for personal attention to every detail and a honest open consulation Liam should be your first and last stop.

Liam also keeps his clients and social media followers up to date with regular posts and you can find out more about Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitor on the website “www.lrf.ie” 6

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General Practice Law Office dealing with conveyances, family law, probate, civil litigation and Insolvency

SERVICES INCLUDE • Conveyancing • Bankruptcies • Probate and Wills • Personal Injuries • Employment Law • Family Law • Litigation CALL IN FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY! Main Street, Lusk, County Dublin. e: liam@lrf.ie p: 01 8071957 w: www.lrf.ie

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Lusk Tidy Towns Christmas Card and Calendar launch

By Pat Kelly During these dreary days of winter, the joy of receiving a Christmas Card is needed and looked forward to. The Lusk Tidy Towns Committee has been producing Christmas Cards and Calendars for over 28 years.We began by producing 6 postcards and these proved to be most successful. Then we produced our Christmas Cards and Calendar, all depicting scenes of Lusk.

These cards are sent all over the world to friends and relations.This year’s card and calendar launch will be Mid November and thank you most sincerely to our sponsors and contributors.

“The Cove” at Maydenhayes Are you looking for more space for your family to live in? Would a top floor working space in your home make your life more productive?Would you love a better quality of life, living 5minutes from beautiful Mornington Bay Beach and its beautiful environs?If this has tweaked your interest, then prepare to be wowed by an exquisite new house in Maydenhayes Cove, Mornington, County Meath, a private enclave of 6 gorgeous new family homes at a very affordable/reasonable price. These new large 5-bedroom detached houses are laid out over 3 levels, maximising space for comfortable living; with a bespoke comfortable airy space at the top-floor level presenting the opportunity for a fantastic space to work from home.

Other features in these spacious A-rated homes include five comfortably sized bedrooms and family bathroom, generous ensuites, walk in wardrobes, an unusually spacious landing at first floor level, underfloor heating and high-quality sanitary fittings. On approach to the house, the stained glass in the front door sets the tone for a chique new house that manages to combine the cosy feeling of home with being comfortable, modern and on trend. The front door opens into a charming and stylish entrance hallway filled with a happy and homely personality that permeates the whole house.

The hall leads into a wonderful airy, spacious, and light-filled living/dining/ kitchen area featuring high ceilings at this level. Patio doors lead out into a generous garden with its favourable south westerly aspect to the rear.

The house also comprises a good-sized boot/laundry room kitted out with plenty of storage for buckets and spades… and also features a smart guest cloakroom.A visit to the show house is strongly recommended if only to see how efficient living and working in a spacious, tranquil and beautiful setting could be. The Maydenhayes Cove show house is on view each Saturday and Sunday between 2pm and 4pm and on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12pm and 4pm, or by private appointment – prospective purchasers can feel free to call to make an appointment and/or to get help with any questions.

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Lusk- My Town

by Emma Dennis

Lusk the little town that we love so well,We’re so lucky to reside herehappily we dwell.

Lusk is the anglicized version of LUSCA meaning ‘cave’, St.Maccullin is our saint, his incorruptible body rests eternally in our Round Tower grave.

There’s sunshine galore it rarely rains, We’re the gourmet hub of market gardening set amidst luscious green country plains.

We’ve our very own vineyard brewing the sweetest tasting Lusk wine, We’ve the historic church of St.Maccullin where we gather to worship God divine.

We’re of Viking descent-our veins pulsate of courageous Norse blood, Genetically amalgamated with early Christians who fought at our Round Tower & bravely stood.

We’re fused together down the years by strong ‘Luskian’ family ties, The matching surnames remain today-they shall never die.

We’re a close knit village all united for the same goal, Deep delight in our little village seeps through each heart & soul.

We support neighbours & deliver COVID shopping to their door, Kindness & generosity is engrained within EACH Lusk person’s core.

New settlers have flocked in droves and today alongside us abide, We embrace them with open arms to Lusk-Welcome to North Dublin’s BRIGHTEST side!

They’ve brought new philosophies & help us as a community to improve, Thanks for stepping up and volunteering YOUR talents every contribution we gratefully use!

There’s the new parkland ‘hub’ where locals casually walk their dogs, Everyone greets you with a smile-we’re a working class community of friendly Joe Bloggs!

There’s the local GAA & soccer clubs.

A hive of bustling connectivity-with their very own private pubs!

There’s Lusk AC who RUN THIS TOWN, And the fighters in the Taekwondo and Judo Kan who never surrender or lie down!

There’s the kickboxing, Tidy Towns & Drama School, Growing up in Lusk there’s a host of opportunity-you won’t turn out a fool!

There’s horses & carts- a Santa at Christmas who rides the ring road, There’s Bernard who pridefully cycles a painted Dublin barrel with a navy & blue flagged load!

We’re a bunch of colourful characters who stand out a mile, Yet, we’ve hearts of gold- nobody beats our unique FINGALLIAN smile!

We’ve Supervalu & McCabe’s our ‘Lusk Centre’ shopping stores, As well as Costcutters where teenagers ‘hang’ outside the front doors!

We’ve the Top Shop & the Bottom Shop where we drink our beer, As well as Boyle Sports to give our six to one horse a winning chequed cheer!

We’re an eclectic mix of young & old, Vibrancy & good spirit here in Lusk flows like gold.

We’re the best little town in Dublin by far,and you’ll reach us in 20 mins from the city centre by car!

We’re a genetically modified bunch of assorted faces, We’re a thriving modern suburb with a blessed addition of so many diverse cultures & races!

There’s the rural residencies & mansions out the commons road, It’s like Connemara up there with a Dublin post code!

We’ve the Black Raven pipers who puff out Amazing Grace from the bandstand, There’s the Skinny Batch Cafe-opportunistically into any local there you could land!

There’s the scouts who guide the local kids & take them under their wing, Each weekend is a trip outdoors hiking in Howth or a spot of 10 LUSK LOCAL-NOVEMBER 2020

orienteering!

We’ve The Square, Community Centre & St. Patricks Day parade, There’s the Bandstand barbers who give a great number 1 with a slick balding blade!

We’ve the dreaded ‘dog snatchers’ who put on cable ties to mark our bins, We’ve also got Fr.George who acts as Jesus & wipes away all sins!

We’ve the St. Vincent De Paul who advocate alongside our poor, Here in Lusk we all look out for each other nobody is ‘très grandeur’.

Lusk the town that I love so well, I wrote this little poem so that the whole world I can tell!

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Lusk United A.F.C. successful applications to community grant funding

The Executive Committee of Lusk United A.F.C. are delighted to inform you all of the great news of our successful application to the 2020 Fingal County Council Covid-19 Emergency Fund.Fingal 2020 Covid-19 Emergency Fund is a grant programme which is aimed at providing funding to community groups that are responding locally to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lusk United A.F.C. wish to thank those involved for making this happen, particularly Fingal

County Council, and the Department of Rural and Community Development in awarding our community football club the funding for this project. Additionally, we wish to thank our partners on this project - Rethink Graphics, with the deliverables of the project now in use across our club.Secondly and for the second year in a row, Lusk United A.F.C. have been successful with their application to the 2020 Fingal County Council (FCC) Youth Sports (Small Grant)

Scheme.

Lusk United A.F.C. are one of 96 sports clubs, across Fingal, that will receive €1,200 under the scheme from Fingal County Council Sports Office which is partially funded by Sport Ireland.

The Executive Committee of Lusk United wish to thank all those involved for making this happen, particularly Fingal County Council (FCC).

O’Donoghue Demands End to Power Cuts Cllr Rob O’Donoghue spoke with representatives of the ESB at this months Area Committee Meeting where the issue of the ongoing power outages in Lusk were discussed.

O’Donoghue stated ‘I have been informed that the issue of ongoing power outages in Lusk is not to do with load capacity from the Glasmore Plant but with items such as timber/trees shorting the output line that feeds Lusk.ESB workers have physically inspected the line and sent drones down it to identify areas where, in particular, timber is interfering with the supply, with the intention on having the trees removed.

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in securing two benches for walkers on the stretches either side of the Raheny Roundabout.

He also welcomed the securing of €100,000 in the 2021 – 2023 Capital Budget for the incorporation of the waste ground along to Chapel Farm Drive into the area of Class 1 Open Space that is used by clubs in Lusk for training purposes.In other Council news, having sought to have seating installed on the bypass, Cllr O’Donoghue has been successful in securing two benches for walkers on the stretches either side of the Raheny Roundabout.

He also welcomed the securing of €100,000 in the 2021 – 2023 Capital Budget for the incorporation of the waste ground along to Chapel Farm Drive into the area of Class 1 Open Space that is used by clubs in Lusk for training purposes.

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Home Cook Recipes

Niamh’s basic bread – a truly lovely loaf!

With lockdown and Covid restrictions, baking has been on the rise and became a more regular occurrence,even in households who never baked before!! This recipe here is quite a basic bread but the resulting loaf is really lovely and the beautiful baking smells are so comforting especially on darker Winter days.

For more fibre, use a strong wholemeal flour.

Ingredients: • • • • • •

500g strong flour (And a bit more for kneading) 1.5 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil (Helps give the bread a nice colour!)

1x7g sachet active dry yeast 3 teaspoons sugar 300ml warm water (Not too hot or it will kill the yeast) Preheat a casserole or pyrex dish with a lid for 30minutes at 250’c (has to have a lid in order for the bread to rise in the oven)

Method: 1. Mix dry yeast well into the flour in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add sugar, salt and olive oil. Then add the warm water.

3. Mix well until it combines together to form a dough.

4. Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface. Knead the dough for 10-15mins until the dough is less sticky, has a smoother surface and can stretch without tearing.

If the dough is sticking to your hands, you could coat rub a small amount of olive oil all over your hands.

5. Roll the dough around to form into a ball.

6. Put a small amount of olive oil in a bowl and place the dough ball inside. Completely seal the top of this bowl with cling film.

Leave to prove (set aside in a warm place) for 2-3hours until the dough has doubled in size.

7. Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface. Knock the air out of the dough by pressing it. Shape

again into a ball and leave for 1hour to do a final proof.

8. Score the top of the dough using a sharp knife. This helps the gases release 9. Place the dough in the preheated dish with the lid on for 20minutes at 250’c.

10. Remove the lid and allow bread to cook for a few more minutes in the oven until golden brown.

11. Place on a cooling rack/tray. Allow to completely cool before cutting. This can take up to 2hours.

For school, workplace, sports or community group nutrition talks/workshops please email: niamh@biabites.net See my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums on ‘Biabites’ Facebook for other food ideas.

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Round Towers GAC art competition Round Towers Lusk are currently running an Art Competition Fundraiser for the Club.The theme of the Competition is A Moment in Sport.There will be €1,200.00 in prize money sponsored by Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitor.The prizes will be broken down into the following:Under 12, 1st €150.00 2nd €100.00 & 3rd €50.00.Under 18, 1st €150.00 2nd €100.00 & 3rd €50.00. Adults 1st €300.00 2nd €200.00 & 3rd €100.00 The entry fee is €5.00 for under 12’s and under 18’s and €10.00 for adults.The competition closes 4th December 2020 and the winners announced 11th December.The entries will not be returned to the competitors.The entries are to be sent to Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitor, Main Street, Lusk, County Dublin.The entry fee is to be paid to Round Towers Lusk GAA. The entry is to be accompanied by confirmation of payment. The entry also needs to include the competitors contact details and age. Round Towers Lusk GAA IBAN (for the payment of the entry fee) is IBAN: IE40 AIBK 9320 8629520112When a competitor makes the payment by electronic transfer then need to mark it “art competition 2020. Round Towers Lusk GAA will appoint a Judge for the competition and the Judges decision is final.

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Pitman Training – here to help you!

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She was unhappy.An informal chat with our career advisors changed everything for Jane. Together, they chatted about her life; her goals and ambitions and personal circumstances, and most importantly her dreams.Always having a keen interest in law, Jane signed up for a Pitman Training legal secretary diploma. Within just six months, she was a qualified legal secretary and secured a job at a local law firm.

Jane was amazed at how flexible the qualification was, and how it allowed her to fit in study around her existing her lifestyle and commitments.

Unsurprisingly, she says it’s the best

decision she has ever made. Both her skills and confidence went through the roof.The Covid-19 pandemic has, without doubt, changed everything we thought we knew about the world. So many workers have taken up working remotely as offices have closed; another string that a Pitman Training course can add to your bow.Our courses not

only equip people like Jane with the skills and confidence to turn around their professional lives, but also offer key experience of remote working - which is likely to become more important than ever in the coming months and years.The professional world is changing, and our team are dedicated to making sure that our students have the skills to keep

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GoRedForDyslexia in November

by Siobhan O’Neill White Did you know that 1 in 10 children in Ireland are Dyslexic? In the past, Dyslexic children were often shunned and ignored in school, as they were not considered to be clever. But the reality is, Dyslexic children are clever, creative and smart. Our daughter is Dyslexic and struggles with reading and spelling but also happens to be intelligent and observant with a vivid imagination.

Thankfully schools are much better at supporting Dyslexic children nowadays.

Our daughter gets additional learning support and can use technology, such as her scanning pen, in school too. The scanning pen (reader pen) is a tech pen which help her understand words and their meanings. When she comes across a word she does not understand, she scrolls the scanning pen across the word and the pen reads the word aloud to her.

The pen also has a dictionary function, to give her a definition of the word if she needs that. The pen comes from Scanningpens.com and parents can get a 14 day trial for free by logging on to their website This month is Dyslexia

awareness month (#GoRedForDyslexia) and is a good opportunity to start conversations about Dyslexia. If you have worries about your child possibly being Dyslexic, contact The Dyslexia Association Of Ireland at Dyslexia. ie for advice and support. Also, speak with your child’s teacher and school principal about it. They can help arrange testing.We first started to worry about our daughter possibly being Dyslexic when she was around 6 years old and was struggling with homework. She had difficulty reading small, simple words and would often jumble them up. She really struggled with the word ‘was’, always reading it as ‘saw’. The school offered reading support and then, when this was not enough, they agreed to have her tested for Dyslexia. It was helpful to get the confirmation of Dyslexia because we knew what to do to help her and the school was fully supportive too.

Please speak out and ask for the help and support you need because it will really help your child and that will make school a better experience for them. For more chat and support about Dyslexia, go to www.mams.ie parenting website

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News & Events Lusk AC raised thousands for St Vincent De Paul

Congratulations to club member Dwain Moore on completing his first sub 3 hour marathon.

Dwain ran the 26.2 miles around Lusk and surrounding areas in a brilliant time of 2:56:55.

We received confirmation that a total of â‚Ź4,457 was raised for St Vincent de Paul from our 12 hour relay earlier this year. Well done to all in the community who ran, helped and donated. Club members have taken advantage of the wide open spaces of two local parks for some extra Sunday training recently. As well as the regular Sunday morning hill training at Ardgillan there were also speed sessions held at the slightly flatter Newbridge House. Our Fit4Life group are a great bunch and have worked really hard. They are highly motivated and our coaches have been delighted with their progress.

Coffee and cake tastes nicer with those views at Ardgillan

The girls enjoying a well earned break after hill training Dwain Moore celebrating his marathon achievement with his proud family

Hill training at Ardgillan

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Dwain Moore on his way to a sub 3 hour marathon

Speed work on the grass at Newbridge House

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Junsa Taekwondo Club News Junsa training outdoors at Round Towers GAA club.

With even stricter restrictions in place and not able to have classes indoors we at Junsa have adapted our training and taken to the outdoors.

The Round Towers GAA club have very kindly aloud us to use their Astro pitch to continue our Taekwondo training.While we are still limited to class numbers we are still aloud to keep on training in our Olympic sport.Taekwondo Training outdoors is very unusual and can sometimes feel alien to us, but the students have settled in to their new environment well. Junsa Taekwondo would like to extend their gratitude to the Round Towers GAA Management, committee and coaching staff for facilitating us in these very difficult times. We would also like to thank our members and their parents/ guardians for the support.

Taekwondo Master Stuart Russell

The Astro pitch gives us the opportunity and space to do various fitness exercises plus keeping our Taekwondo skills up to speed in a safe environment.

Fitness training for our intermediate students

Training under the floodlights ,Nicole ,Tosia and Evie.

Cillian and Fionn reaction kicking

Advanced kicking session on the bags

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Dhruvi kicking in the autumn sun.

Amelia demonstrates her kicking skills

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1. Talk foolishly like water over

2. Completely unyielding in attitude.

5. Container for pig feed. (6)

3. Boast about the card game. (4)

stones. (6)

10. Clueless of danger. (7) 11. Accept as true. (7)

12. Title for a central Asian leader.

(4)

13. Brought to a halt. finished. (5) 15. The tube of a tobacco pipe. (4) 17. Not solid nor liquid. (3)

19. Make the fugitive illegal. (6)

21. Bent so that one part covers the other. (6)

(7)

4. Looking at with an optic organ. (6) 5. Set of data arranged in rows and columns. (6)

6. Nocturnal birds of prey. (4) 7. Welcomed. (7)

8. Crazy European bird. (6) 9. Appeared to be. (6)

14. Gardens may cause injuries. (7) 16. Similar people in running competitions. (5)

22. Exhaled abruptly from a cold. (7) 18. Famous camera company. (5) 23. Picked out, selected. (6)

20. Now you came first. (3)

28. Provide weapons to a group. (3)

23. A type of coarse cloth. (6)

25. Ice cream holders. (6) 30. Not on time. (4)

31. Means of public transport. (5)

32. Relinquish possession, give over.

(4)

35. Dry red Italian table wine from Tuscany. (7)

36. Abandon hope, lose heart. (7)

37. Buy back from the pawnbroker.

(6)

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24. Police line around a corpse. (7)

26. Refined and tasteful, stylish. (7) 27. Cowboy cattle. (6)

28. Communication disorder. (6)

29. A field where grass is grown for making into hay. (6)

33. Hinge joint in the leg. (4)

34. Continent with 60 per cent of the world’s population. (4)

SUDOKU ANSWERS

38. A ghost, shade or spectre. (6)

21. A small elite group. (3)

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